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Good morning, I am in Florida and use the Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition, which references NFPA 1 and 101 (2021), NFPA 72 (2019), NFPA 96 (2021), and NFPA 17A (2021).
I have a mixed occupancy strip mall that is fully sprinklered and has a fire alarm that was initially installed to monitor the sprinklers only. One tenant upgraded the panel to accommodate a full fire alarm for their unit. A different tenant, mercantile class C, in the strip mall has installed a hood and hood suppression system along with duct detectors for their upgraded AC system. The ducts serve only their unit and do not cross demising walls or serve other units. My interpretation is that the duct detectors and hood suppression systems must be tied into the building's fire alarm. Is this correct? Another question, would this tenant then need to upgrade their unit to include pulls and notification appliances? Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Per NFPA 17A section 7.2 an owner's inspection is required for a wet chemical extinguishing system. I'm currently in the process of making a checklist for those systems at my site.
7.2.1 On a monthly basis, inspection shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s listed installation and maintenance manual or the owner’s manual. However, how often does the "outside world" comply with this requirement? I know at the previous site I worked at, we admittedly did not. Also, what are the tamper indicators and seals referred to in paragraph 7.2.2? 7.2.2 At a minimum, this “quick check” or inspection shall include verification of the following: ... (3) The tamper indicators and seals are intact. Not quite sure I know what NFPA is referring to there. Thanks in advance for all responses! Posted anonymously for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe |
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