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FIRE PREVENTION MANUAL
FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
406.005 SAFE TO OCCUPY INSPECTIONS
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2008
Current Revision Date: 3/10/21 Next Revision Date: 3/10/24
Author’s Name/Rank:
Darla Scott,
Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector Review Level: 1
Administrative Staff:
Tammy Williams,
Management Analyst II
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PURPOSE
This policy has been established to provide direction regarding requirements for a safe
to occupy inspection of a fire sprinkler system.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to contractors requesting a safe to occupy inspection of a fire
sprinkler system.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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
sprinkler systems, including their installation, testing and maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS
Based upon the need for uniformity in application across the Fresno Fire Department’s
(FFD or Department) diverse service delivery area, and after careful deliberation, the
Department has determined that a request for a “safe to occupy” approval from FFD,
requires the following conditions to be met:
1. All safe to stock requirements have been met (see FFD Policy No. 406.004).
2. All required fire lanes are marked.
3. All exit signs and emergency lighting inspections have been approved.
4. All interior finish materials are flame-retardant treated (if applicable).
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5. Occupant load signs are posted (if applicable).
6. Fire sprinkler monitoring permit or fire alarm system permit has been approved
(if fire alarm permit has not been approved, the system must be operational
with only minor issues pending).
7. Permanent address signs are installed on the building.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
Administrative Manual
Section 406.004, Safe to Stock Inspections
California Fire Code, Current edition
National Fire Protection Association
Standard 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems
Standard 13R, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential
Occupancies