TABLE 704.2
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
| SYSTEM | STANDARD |
|---|---|
| Portable fire extinguishers | NFPA 10 |
| Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system | NFPA 12 |
| Halon 1301 fire-extinguishing systems | NFPA 12A |
| Dry-chemical extinguishing systems | NFPA 17 |
| Wet-chemical extinguishing systems | NFPA 17A |
| Water-based fire protection systems | NFPA 25 |
| Fire alarm systems | NFPA 72 |
| Smoke and heat vents | NFPA 204 |
| Water-mist systems | NFPA 750 |
| Clean-agent extinguishing systems | NFPA 2001 |
[F] 704.2.1 Records.
Records shall be maintained of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards.
[F] 704.2.2 Records information.
Initial records shall include the: name of the installation contractor; type of components installed; manufacturer of the components; location and number of components installed per floor; and manufacturers’ operation and maintenance instruction manuals. Such records shall be maintained for the life of the installation.
[F] 704.3 Systems out of service.
Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, either the building shall be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service. Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with not less than one approved means for notification of the fire department and shall not have duties beyond performing constant patrols of the protected premises and keeping watch for fires. Actions shall be taken in accordance with Section 901 of the International Fire Code to bring the systems back in service.
Exception: Facilities with an approved notification and impairment management program. The notification and impairment program for water-based fire protection systems shall comply with NFPA 25.
[F] 704.3.1 Emergency impairments.
Where unplanned impairments of fire protection systems occur, appropriate emergency action shall be taken to minimize potential injury and damage. The impairment coordinator shall implement the steps outlined in Section 901.7.4 of the International Fire Code.
[F] 704.4 Removal of or tampering with equipment.
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire protection or life safety system required by this code except for the purposes of extinguishing fire, training, recharging or making necessary repairs.