HomeMy WebLinkAbout407.010 - Fire Alarm System Emergency RepairsEffective Date: October 2013 Justin Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 7/28/2023 Section 407.010
Next Revision (3) Date: 7/28/2026 Page 1 of 2
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Fire Prevention Manual
SECTION 407.010 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EMERGENCY REPAIRS
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to clarify the Fresno Fire Department’s (FFD or
Department) requirements related to fire alarm system emergency repairs.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to all fire alarm systems within the City of Fresno and contract
service areas. These requirements apply to both required and voluntary systems.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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 emergency repairs are made to any fire alarm system, it is the
responsibility of the servicing contractor to consult the Department prior
to (or immediately thereafter) completing any alterations in accordance
with the currently adopted version of National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
2. In most cases, repairs will require a full fire alarm permit package be
submitted to the Department. However, other smaller repairs or
alterations (i.e., those defined in Fire Prevention Manual, Sections
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407.008 and 407.009) may require a significantly smaller permit
package.
3. In every case where it is practical, the Department is to be consulted
prior to an alteration or modification to a fire alarm system. Complete
documentation must also be provided in accordance with NFPA 72, the
currently adopted version of the California Fire Code (CFC), and any
local requirements.
PROCESS
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INFORMATION
As noted in the currently adopted version of NFPA 72, the authority having jurisdiction
(AHJ) is to be notified prior to the installation or alteration of equipment or wiring of a
fire alarm system. This standard does not make an exception for “repair” work;
however, the Department understands that emergency repairs are required from time
to time for various reasons.
In every case, when a fire alarm system has been altered from its original, approved
configuration the requirements noted above apply.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
California Fire Code (CFC), Current edition
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72, Current edition