Section 4324 - Repairs and Alterations to an Existing Fire Sprinkler System or Components(a) Any operated or damaged residential sprinkler must be replaced with a new residential sprinkler that is the same model as the original or that has the same performance characteristics as the original residential sprinkler.(b) The repair or replacement of an operated or damaged residential sprinkler with a new residential sprinkler of the same model or performance characteristics is not an alteration.(c) The repair or replacement of any other fire sprinkler system material or device with a material or device of the same model or with the same performance characteristics is not an alteration of the system.(d) An alteration of the fire sprinkler system includes any of the following activities: (1) The conversion of the system, such as a conversion to upgrade the system to increase the protection against property damage;(2) The alteration of the system with a completely new system;(3) An addition to the system, such as extending the system to provide coverage to a newly added room;(4) The modification of the system, such as moving the system riser; or(5) The removal of a portion or all of the system, such as the removal of a portion of the system from a room.(e) The alteration of a fire sprinkler system is subject to the department's approval of the plans for the alteration and to an inspection of the completed alteration by a representative of the department.(1) The person proposing to alter the fire sprinkler system must apply for the department's approval as required by section 4042.(2) The application for the department's approval must include plans for the alteration and a copy of any automatic sprinkler installation instructions.(3) The person altering a fire sprinkler system must be either the homeowner functioning as a builder-owner under the conditions of Business and Professions Code section 7026.12 or a fire protection contractor holding a valid C-16 license issued by the California Contractors Licensing Board.(4) The person altering the fire sprinkler system must obtain an inspection of the alteration by a representative of the department prior to concealing any portion of the altered system with wall or ceiling material.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4324
1. New section filed 1-17-2001; operative 1-17-2001 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2001, No. 3).
2. Amendment of subsections (b), (c) and (d)(2) filed 2-10-2011; operative 3-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 6). Note: Authority cited: Sections 18015, 18025, 18029 and 18029.5, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18015, 18025, 18029, 18029.5 and 18030.5, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 1-17-2001; operative 1-17-2001 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2001, No. 3).
2. Amendment of subsections (b), (c) and (d)(2) filed 2-10-2011; operative 3-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 6).