8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1507-11-7
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Section 8 CCR 1507-11-7 - FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES7.1 Credentials 7.1.1 Certified Fire Inspectors and Plans Examiners must provide their certification number on all Fire Suppression System plan reviews, permits, and inspection reports.7.1.2 To ensure that only qualified contractors are performing work on sprinkler systems, Plans Examiners must require the registration number of any contractor submitting plans for review.7.1.3 To ensure that only qualified Sprinkler Fitters are installing or modifying sprinkler systems, Fire Inspectors must require the registration number of the journeyman overseeing a project, prior to beginning an inspection.7.1.4 Credentials may be verified on the Division's website or by mail or phone (See Section 13).7.2 Requirements for Plan Review 7.2.1 Plans Examiners must verify that submitted documents include all information necessary to ensure that plans are designed in accordance with the appropriate standards.7.2.2 Plans Examiners may ask for any additional information beyond that required by adopted standards when necessary to verify the effectiveness and appropriateness of a proposed sprinkler design.7.3 Requirements for Performing Inspections7.3.1 Fire Inspectors must verify that work is performed in a workmanlike manner and in accordance with the approved plans.7.4 Record Keeping 7.4.1 Municipalities, counties, fire protection districts, and other state or local authorities employing certified Fire Inspectors must maintain records of all plan reviews and inspections conducted by each inspector and plan reviewer during their three-year certification periods and for at least three (3) years after a project is completed, or in accordance with other applicable regulations or statutes, whichever is longer. Said records must be made available for review by the Division, upon request.7.5 Complaint Reporting 7.5.1 Certified Fire Inspectors or Plans Examiners who identify significant or repeated design or installation deficiencies or other violations of these Rules by contractors, Sprinkler Fitters, coworkers, or other certified Fire Inspectors or Plans Examiners must report them to the Division in accordance with the complaint procedures identified in Section 10.7.5.2 Certified Fire Inspectors or Plans Examiners reporting such complaints must provide to the Division copies of submittal documents, inspection reports, photographs, or other evidence supporting the complaint.7.5.3 Failure to report significant or repeated design or installation deficiencies or other violations of these Rules may lead to disciplinary action against the certified Fire Suppression Systems Inspectors or Plan Reviewer.7.5.4 Fire Inspectors or Plans Examiners who are subject to complaints must not retaliate in any way against a complainant. A finding of retaliation may lead to loss of certification.38 CR 15, August 10, 2015, effective 8/30/201540 CR 04, February 25, 2017, effective 3/17/201742 CR 05, March 10, 2019, effective 3/30/201942 CR 17, September 10, 2019, effective 9/30/201943 CR 21, November 10, 2020, effective 11/30/202045 CR 18, September 25, 2022, effective 10/15/2022