Re: Sprinkler Monitoring

["mbbaker@xxxxxxxxx" <mbbaker@xxxxxxxxx>]

Once your municipality adopts the I-codes (IBC, IFC, IMC, et al), the
act of grandfathering stops. IFC 907.3 is where you will find fire
protection requirements for existing buildings.

The IBC requires all sprinkler water flow and valve position switches
(that may be tamper resistant) to be monitored.  The only exceptions
being R-3 and limited sprinkler systems (fewer than 20 heads).

Several Arizona cities accept drawings submitted by a NICET III
certified technician.

Good luck!

Mike

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Bob La Londe wrote:
> Old exisitng building has sprinkelrs, but no sprinkler monitoring.  They had
> a fire, and the sprinklers did their job.
>
> Fire department came to inspect the dameg and told them they have 7 days to
> get their sprinklers monitored.
>
> I'm pretty sure it is grandfathered as not requiring them to be monitored,
> but all that beig said, how do you get an electrical enginer to rubber stamp
> a set of plans and pull a permit and get it installed all in seven (7) days?
>
>
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