RFSS by Owner

[AegisFPE]

I thought these subjects had been discussed, but a quick search did not reveal an answer. Let me know where you land on these.

Can a homeowner prepare the submittal for their fire sprinkler system?

Can a homeowner install their own fire sprinkler system?

In the State of Washington, Part (f) of RCW 18.160.020 regarding where sprinkler contractor licensure is not required states, "An owner/occupier of a single-family residence performing his or her own installation in that residence." This should sufficiently answer the second question regarding system installation, but what about the design?

 

[peach]

Depends on the state... If they can do their own plumbing, they can probably do the sprinkler (under IRC).

 

[khsmith55]

In Colorado yes, as of January 1, 2011. The State ammended the "sprinkler statute" in reconition of the 2009 IRC.