HomeMy WebLinkAbout405.027 - Fire Sprinkler Head ReplacementEffective Date: May 2014 Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 4/14/2023 Section 405.027
Next Revision (3) Date: 4/14/2026 Page 1 of 2
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Fire Prevention Manual
SECTION 405.027 FIRE SPRINKLER HEAD REPLACEMENT
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to clarify the Fresno Fire Department’s (FFD or
Department) requirements related to the replacement of painted, damaged, corroded
fire sprinkler heads in all fire sprinkler systems.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to all fire sprinkler systems within the City of Fresno and contract
service areas, including both required and voluntary systems.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Fire sprinkler systems must be maintained in accordance with the original installation
standard in effect at the time the system was permitted and installed. Where systems
(or system components) are found to be damaged, defective, recalled, etc., the fire
code official has the authority to regulate repairs to ensure the repairs performed
conform to the correct installation standard for that fire sprinkler system. Additionally,
the fire code official has the authority to verify that when fire sprinkler system
components are replaced, the new components meet or exceed the original system
specifications and performance criteria.
Based upon the need for uniformity in application across the Department’s diverse
service delivery area, and after careful deliberation, the Department has determined
the following:
1. When a fire sprinkler head has been painted (sensing element),
mechanically damaged, or is corroded beyond its serviceable limits, the
sprinkler head must be replaced.
Effective Date: May 2014 Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 4/14/2023 Section 405.027
Next Revision (3) Date: 4/14/2026 Page 2 of 2
2. Prior to replacement, the servicing contractor must obtain a permit from
the Department for the replacement of all fire sprinkler heads.
3. For each one hundred (100) fire sprinkler heads replaced (or fraction
thereof) a single permit must be obtained.
4. It is the obligation of the servicing contractor to schedule and complete
all installation field inspections for the issued permit.
PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
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