HomeMy WebLinkAbout407.009 - Fire Alarm System Component ReplacementEffective Date: October 2010 Justin Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 7/28/2023 Section 407.009
Next Revision (3) Date: 7/28/2026 Page 1 of 3
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Fire Prevention Manual
SECTION 407.009 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM COMPONENT
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to clarify the Fresno Fire Department’s (FFD or
Department) requirements related to fire alarm system component replacement.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to all contractors replacing fire alarm system components within
the City of Fresno (City) and contract service areas. These requirements apply to
both required and voluntary systems.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
As noted in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard 72, the authority
having jurisdiction (AHJ) is to be notified “prior to installation or alteration of equipment
or wiring” of a fire alarm system. Please note this section does not make an exception
for “repair” work.
In any case, because of necessary repairs, the system has been altered from its
original, approved configuration.
REQUIREMENTS
When repairs, alterations, or modifications to a fire alarm system are made, it is the
servicing contractor’s responsibility to consult with FFD prior to completing any
alterations in accordance with NFPA 72.
Effective Date: October 2010 Justin Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 7/28/2023 Section 407.009
Next Revision (3) Date: 7/28/2026 Page 2 of 3
In most cases, repairs will require a full fire alarm submittal package. However, other
smaller repairs, alterations, or modifications will require a significantly smaller
package.
In every case, where it is practical, the Department should be consulted prior to the
replacement of any fire alarm control unit or system component or other alteration or
modification. Complete documentation should be provided in accordance with NFPA
72, the California Fire Code (CFC) and any local requirements.
If a system component is to be replaced with an identical system component (the
same make, model, CSFM listing, etc.) no submittal package documents are required,
but the servicing contractor should follow the requirements of NFPA 72, Chapter 7,
Documentation.
If a system component is to be replaced with an upgraded system component (i.e.,
the same make, but an improved model with a different California State Fire Marshal
(CSFM) listing), or a component that includes the previous devices function but now
has an additional function (i.e., the same make, but a smoke detector that is replaced
with a smoke detector and a heat detector) the servicing contractor should follow the
requirements outlined in the Department’s Fire Prevention Manual, Section 407.008,
Fire Alarm Control Unit Replacement, but change the information to reflect the actual
device(s) changed.
If a system component is to be replaced with a system component that is not the same
make, or the component serves a different purpose than the one it is replacing, then
the servicing contractor should submit a full fire alarm submittal package as required
by NFPA 72, CFC and local requirements.
PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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Effective Date: October 2010 Justin Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 7/28/2023 Section 407.009
Next Revision (3) Date: 7/28/2026 Page 3 of 3
CROSS-REFERENCES
California Fire Code (CFC), Current edition
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard 72
Fire Prevention Manual, Section 407.008, Fire Alarm Control Unit Replacement