Section 904.2 - Testing and Maintenance Requirements(a) All testing and maintenance on automatic fire extinguishing systems in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13195 shall be performed by those licensed in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13196.5. EXCEPTIONS:
(1) The State Fire Marshal may waive in writing licensing of fire departments which conduct fire sprinkler and standpipe system testing and maintenance.(2) Service on fire alarm systems and industrial systems as specified in 13196.5(b) and (c) Health and Safety Code may be conducted without a license.(3) Testing and maintenance on automatic fire extinguishing systems exempted in writing by the State Fire Marshal, when the building owner or occupant has the staff and equipment to conduct testing and maintenance.(b) Any testing and maintenance of automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be performed in accordance with these regulations. EXCEPTIONS:
(1) The State Fire Marshal or the authority having jurisdiction may waive in writing the requirement that testing and maintenance be performed in accordance with these regulations when a licensee can demonstrate that a system cannot functionally be tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements in these regulations.(2) If at any time a licensee encounters a specialized or modified system which cannot be tested and maintained according to these regulations, the licensee shall contact the State Fire Marshal or the authority having jurisdiction and test and maintain the system as directed. (A) The intent of this section is to cover automatic fire extinguishing systems as originally designed, installed and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. It is not, however, intended to require that such systems be upgraded to current adopted standards.(c) Records of all testing and maintenance shall be retained on the premises by the building or system owner for a period of five years after the next required test or maintenance.(d) The building or system owner shall insure immediate correction of any deficiencies noted during the service. A tag or label shall be affixed to a system only after all deficiencies have been corrected. The owner or occupant shall promptly correct or repair deficiencies, damaged parts, or impairments found while performing the inspection, test, and maintenance requirements of this standard. Recalled products shall be replaced or remedied. Such replacement or remedial product shall be installed in accordance with the listing requirements, the manufacturer's instructions and the appropriate NFPA installation standards. A recalled product is a product subject to a statute or administrative regulation specifically requiring the manufacturer, importer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of a product, or any combination of such entities, to recall the product, or a product voluntarily recalled by a combination of such entities.(e) At the time of testing and maintenance, or at any time parts are replaced, an itemized invoice showing work performed and parts replaced shall be provided by the licensee to the system owner. If testing and maintenance is performed more than thirty (30) days prior to the next required testing and maintenance date, the invoice shall bear a statement indicating the system was tested and maintained early.(f) The licensee shall offer to return all replaced parts to the system owner or owners representative, except those parts that are required to be returned to the manufacturer under conditions of warranty.(g) Prior to activating any fire alarm component of an automatic fire extinguishing system, the licensee shall insure that he is capable of restoring the fire alarm system.(h) At the time of testing and maintenance, building management shall be consulted to avoid unnecessary disturbance of normal building operation.(i) The licensee shall contact the local fire authority having jurisdiction prior to testing and maintenance of a system when required by the local fire authority having jurisdiction to do so.(j) It is the responsibility of the contractor, company, or licensee to provide a written report of the test and maintenance results to the building owner and the local fire authority having jurisdiction at the completion of the testing and maintenance.(k) An initial written estimate for the cost of repair shall be given to the customer before performing any repairs. The written estimate shall include all costs for parts and labor. The contractor, company, or licensee shall not charge for work done or parts supplied in excess of the estimate without the previous consent of the customer. In preparation of a written estimate in determining the nature of the malfunction for repair, the contractor, company, or licensee may charge a reasonable fee for services provided. The contractor, company, or licensee shall advise the customer in writing of the amount of the fee.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 904.2
1. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-14-2006; operative 4-1-2007 (Register 2006, No. 46).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(b)(2)(A) and new subsection (k) filed 8-28-2014; operative 8-28-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35). Note: Authority cited: Section 13195, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13195.5 and 13196.5, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-14-2006; operative 4-1-2007 (Register 2006, No. 46).1. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-14-2006; operative 4-1-2007 (Register 2006, No. 46).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(b)(2)(A) and new subsection (k) filed 8-28-2014; operative 8/28/2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).