HomeMy WebLinkAbout405.038 - Abandoned Fire Protection Equipment RequirementsEffective Date: September 2017 Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 7/1/2025 Section 405.038
Next Revision Date: 7/1/2028 Page 1 of 3
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Prevention Manual
SECTION 405.038 ABANONDED FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to clarify the Fresno Fire Department’s (FFD or
Department) requirements related to the abandonment of previously installed fire
protection system components, equipment, devices and appurtenances.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to all sites, locations, buildings and facilities equipped with fire
protection system components, equipment, appurtenances etc. within the
Department’s service delivery area, including contract service areas. These
requirements apply to both required and voluntary fire protection systems.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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. Abandonment of previously installed fire protection system components,
equipment, devices, and appurtenances on all sites, locations, buildings, and
facilities is required to be as follows:
a. A permit for removal of any fire protection system components, equipment,
devices, and appurtenances must first be obtained from the Department
prior to disabling, altering, modifying or removing, any fire protection system
components, equipment, devices, and appurtenances.
b. If approved, all fire protection system components, equipment, devices, and
appurtenances must be removed, and the supporting materials (asphalt,
concrete, walls, ceilings, etc.) shall be restored to their required fire
resistance or other applicable rating.
c.
Effective Date: September 2017 Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 7/1/2025 Section 405.038
Next Revision Date: 7/1/2028 Page 2 of 3
If abandoned fire protection system components, equipment, and devices
cannot be removed, they must be permanently marked as “FFD -
Abandoned In Place” using the manner prescribed in Fire Prevention
Manual, Section 402.016, Fire Department Required Signage, and at such
intervals prescribed by the Fire Marshal (or designee) or in accordance with
ANSI/ASME A13.1-2023 ed. requirements as shown below (but with
updated wording as noted above).
d. Every marking or label used for identification shall also comply with
ANSI/ASME A13.1-2023 ed. requirements for UV resistance,
environmental durability, and adhesion requirements.
2. The Fire Marshal, (or designee) has the authority to make the final
determination whether any fire protection system components may be
abandoned in place.
3. In every case, the Fire Marshal (or designee) retains the authority to modify
these requirements.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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Effective Date: September 2017 Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 7/1/2025 Section 405.038
Next Revision Date: 7/1/2028 Page 3 of 3
INFORMATION
As noted in the California Fire Code (CFC), the fire code official has the authority to
formulate policies they deem necessary based upon local conditions related to fire
protection components, equipment, and devices in all buildings.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
California Fire Code (CFC), Currently adopted edition
Fire Prevention Manual
Section 402.016, Fire Department Required Signage
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
A13.1 – 2023: Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems