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wfd1366

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A fully sprinkled strip mall has one of it's large stores under major renovations. They are to demo the existing sprinkler system inside that large store to rebuild it. What type of fire watch will they be required to have while the system is impaired?
 
Are they removing the entire system?

Are they just adding and moving heads?

How many days will it be down?

Most malls and big stores have a policy in place
 
SECTION 3302 CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS

Maintain, alternate protection, or clear the building....

3302.1 Remodeling and additions. Required exits, existing structural elements, fire protection devices and sanitary safeguards shall be maintained at all times during remodeling, alterations, repairs or additions to any building or structure.

Exceptions:

1. When such required elements or devices are being remodeled, altered or repaired, adequate substitute provisions shall be made.2. When the existing building is not occupied.
 
Strictly follow the impairment criteria from NFPA 25 [15.5] andhave the affected areas cordoned off daily (no occupancy except contractors) whilethe other protection areas of the system(s) remain active. Havethe impairment coordinator communicate and verify all activities with the firedepartment daily. We’ve done many andthe key is making sure the fire protection firm knows you are on top of theirwork and understand “planned” system impairments with daily verifications.
 
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