S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.2100.2102

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-91.2100.2102 - Fire Alarms (I)

A. A fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with provisions of NFPA 72 and the current building code as listed in Section102.B. The fire alarm system shall at least meet the requirements of a "Partial System" as defined by NFPA 72.

B. The system shall be arranged to transmit an alarm automatically to the fire department by an approved method.

C. The alarm system shall notify by audible and visual alarm all areas and floors of the building.

D. The alarm system shall cause the central re-circulating ventilation fans that serve the area(s) of alarm origination to cease operation and to shut the associated smoke dampers.

E. Fire alarm pull-stations shall be placed at all exits in accordance with NFPA 72.

F. All fire, smoke, heat, sprinkler-flow, fire-sensing detectors, manual pull-stations, hold-open devices on fire-rated doors, alarming devices, or other fire-related systems shall be connected to and monitored by the main fire alarm system, and activate the general alarm when any of these devices are activated.

G. The fire alarm system shall have the main fire alarm located at a readily-accessible location. An audible/visual trouble indicator shall be located where it can be observed by staff members.

H. The fire alarm system shall be tested initially by an individual licensed to install fire alarms, and at least annually thereafter.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.2100.2102