SECTION 1001
§ 1001. General. This section governs the operation and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components.
SECTION 1002
§ 1002. Design and installation documents. Design and installation documents for fire alarm systems shall be submitted to the department for review and approval prior to system installation. Design and installation documents shall include such design and installation details as may be required by the construction codes.
SECTION 1003
§ 1003. Where required. An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided where required by the construction and fire code. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the construction codes.
SECTION 1004
§ 1004. Fire command center. Where required by this code or the construction codes, a fire command center shall be provided for a building, structure, or premises.
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Location. The location and layout of the fire command center shall be approved by the department. A plan identifying the proposed location and layout of the fire command center, including the location, model and certificate of approval number of the fire alarm system control panel, shall be submitted to the department for approval prior to installation.
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Fire alarm system control panel. The fire alarm system control panel shall be of a type for which a certificate of approval has been issued, and shall be installed in accordance with this code.
- Maintenance. The fire alarm system control panel shall be maintained in accordance with this code.
SECTION 1005
§ 1005. Manual fire alarm boxes. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed in accordance with the construction codes and this code.
- Protective covers. The Fire Chief and the Chief Fire Marshal may require the installation of manual fire alarm box protective covers to prevent malicious false alarms or provide the manual fire alarm box with protection from physical damage. The protective cover shall comply with the requirements of the construction codes including this code.
SECTION 1006
§ 1006. Presignal system. Where a pre-signal system is installed, personal supervision shall be provided at an approved location, in order that the alarm signal can be activated in the event of a fire or another emergency.
SECTION 1007
§ 1007. Access. Access shall be provided to each detector for periodic inspection, testing and other maintenance.
SECTION 1008
§ 1008. Fire extinguishing systems. Fire extinguishing systems shall be connected to the building fire alarm system where a fire alarm system is required or is otherwise installed.
SECTION 1009
§ 1009. Monitoring. Where required by this code, the rules, or by the construction codes, including the Building Code, such monitoring by a central station shall be performed in compliance with the requirements of the rules.
- Exception: Central station monitoring is not required for: Single- and multiple-station.
SECTION 1010
§ 1010. Automatic telephone-dialing devices used to transmit an emergency alarm shall not be connected to any department telephone number unless approved by the fire chief.
SECTION 1011
§ 1011. Acceptance testing. Upon completion of the installation of a fire alarm system, including alarm notification appliances and circuits, alarm-initiating devices and circuits, supervisory-signal initiating devices and circuits, signaling line circuits, and primary and secondary power supplies, such system shall be tested at the owner’s risk, by his or her representative, before a representative of the department, to confirm its proper installation and operation of the system in compliance with this code.
SECTION 1012
§ 1012. Record of completion. A record of completion verifying that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved design and installation documents and specifications shall be provided by the installing contractor.
SECTION 1013
§ 901. Instructions. Inspection, testing, operation, and maintenance instructions, as-built design and installation documents as well as equipment specifications shall be provided on-site at an approved location.
SECTION 1014
§ 901.Inspection, testing, and other maintenance. Fire alarm and fire alarm detection systems shall be operated and maintained in accordance with this code.
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Testing. Testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules or more frequently where required by the Fire Chief or Chief Fire Marshal.
- Exception: Devices or equipment that are inaccessible for safety considerations shall be tested during scheduled shutdowns where approved by the fire chief or the chief fire marshal, but not less than every 18 months.
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