La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3149

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-3149 - Equipment and Facilities

A. Each certified firm location shall be required to possess the equipment, tools, NFPA codes, standards and manufacturer's UL listed installation and service manuals necessary to properly certify, hydrostatic test, inspect, install, plan, maintain or service the systems or equipment for which it is certified. If such work is performed from a vehicle, then the vehicle shall be required to possess the necessary equipment, tools, NFPA codes, standards and manuals. Required codes, standards and manuals may be either in print or in an electronic format.

B. The following equipment and code books shall be required of fire sprinkler systems/equipment firms.

1. Equipment:

a. service, partial impairment (optional) and impairment tags;

b. installation placards;

c. pipe wrenches;

d. pipe threader;

e. pipe reamer;

f. calibrated gauges and gauge tester;

g. working hydrostatic test pump for testing fire hose, with flexible connection, check valves and fittings.

2. Code books (latest edition enumerated in LAC 55:V:103 and these rules) NFPA 11, 11A, 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24, 25, 101, 1961 and 1962.

C. The State Fire Marshal or his representative shall inspect a firm's physical locations or vehicle(s) to ensure the proper equipment, tools, NFPA codes, standards and manufacturer's UL listed installation and service manuals are possessed by the firm. Firms must possess all applicable manufacturers' installation and service manuals for the systems and/or equipment it services.

D. The State Fire Marshal or his representative shall require that a firm or its employee(s) demonstrate a proficiency to use the necessary equipment to properly certify, hydrostatically test, or inspect fire sprinkler systems/equipment. Proficiency shall be deemed to be achieved if the system or equipment complies with the applicable NFPA code or standard and/or manufacturer's specifications.

E. For those firms or their employee(s) which do not possess the proper equipment, tools and manuals or who fail to demonstrate the ability to properly perform the required work, then an order of correction shall be made to the contractor or his employee to obtain the required equipment, tools, NFPA codes, standards or manual or to obtain additional training within a thirty day period. Another inspection shall be conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his representative to verify compliance with the order of correction. Good cause must be shown if proficiency is not shown or the required equipment, tools, NFPA codes, standards or manuals are not obtained by the time of the second inspection. Additional time may be granted for good cause. If good cause is not shown, then administrative action may be pursued.

F. The office may specifically enumerate additional required equipment at a later date should it be deemed necessary.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3149

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 35:686 (April 2009).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1664.2 et seq.