HomeMy WebLinkAbout405.029 - Fire Sprinkler Bell Requirements
Effective Date: January 2016 Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 11/15/2023 Section 405.029
Next Revision (3) Date: 11/15/2026 Page 1 of 2
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Fire Prevention Manual
SECTION 405.029 FIRE SPRINKLER BELL REQUIREMENTS
PURPOSE
This policy has been established to prescribe the specifications and installations for
fire sprinkler system alarm bells.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to all fire sprinkler system installations, including required and
voluntary systems.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
As noted in the latest edition of the California Fire Code (CFC) the Fresno Fire
Department (FFD or Department) is permitted to specify requirements for all fire
sprinkler system bells.
REQUIREMENTS
Based upon the need for uniformity in application across the Department’s diverse
service delivery area, the Department has determined that each fire sprinkler system
bell is required to be as follows:
1. All sprinkler system bells must be installed to face the street the property
(or building) is addressed to.
2. With prior FFD approval, a sprinkler system bell may be installed on the
side of the building where the main entrance for the general public is
located.
Note: At the sole discretion of the Fire Marshal (or designee) a fire
sprinkler system bell may be positioned to an approved, adjacent
location which provides an equivalent level of notification when it
is not practical to face the bell as noted above.
An economic condition or aesthetic concern is not considered a valid basis for a
request to modify a fire sprinkler bell location.
Effective Date: January 2016 Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Current Revision Date: 11/15/2023 Section 405.029
Next Revision (3) Date: 11/15/2026 Page 2 of 2
Developers may obtain a permit from the applicable jurisdiction should they desire to
readdress the building for these concerns.
3. Bell specifications are to be as noted below:
A. Bells for all Group R installations are required to be 6” or larger.
B. Bells for all other occupancy groups must be 10” or larger.
Submitted fire sprinkler plans are required to note the location and size of the fire
sprinkler system bell. The location of the bell must be in accordance with this policy
prior to system final.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
California Fire Code (CFC), Current edition