Your Fire Safety System Could Be Falling Short

[jar546]

Facilities managers may overlook the testing and maintenance requirements for commercial fire protection systems, but it’s crucial to stay on top of them. If there’s a fire, buildings that have put off regular inspections may be on the hook for legal action and considerable fines.

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[cda]

Good article

 

[SCBO1]

Agree, Good article, Jar!

Emailed my large apartment complex, checking to see if they have done their annual sprinkler inspections.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Too bad PA has not adopted the whole IFC to require regular inspections. Most places once they get a C. O. we never go back.

 

[mtlogcabin]

Too bad PA has not adopted the whole IFC to require regular inspections. Most places once they get a C. O. we never go back.

The IBC requires it by reference to the IFC so you did not have to adopt the entire IFC to require testing. If PA did not delete this section from the IBC then it is still a requirement under the building code

 

[mtlogcabin]

2012 IBC
[F] 903.5 Testing and maintenance.
Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the International Fire Code.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

PA only adopted the sections in the IFC that is referenced in the IBC! You can check with L&I yourself.