You have asked the following question: “We have an inspector that is requiring us to tag a system after the final inspection for the tenant build out. The only work that was done was relocating existing uprights to a new drop ceiling. The scope of the work was 21 sprinklers. They are referencing Florida Administrative code 69A-46. Is it required to tag a system after an inspection for remodeled work?” In response to your question, we have reviewed NFPA 13, 2010 edition that you indicated as the applicable standard as well as text from the Florida Administrative code 69A-46 that you provided. Our informal interpretation is that NFPA 13 does not address tags on systems since tagging of systems is usually a state requirement.
NFPA 13 requires a completed contractor’s material and test certificate in 24.1. Only the applicable sections need to be completed for modifications. Since the form may not indicate a modification, a simple note on the form would seem to suffice. The control valve was likely closed for the system modifications. …show more content…
The results should’ve been recorded and compared from the previous main drain test and documented on the contractor’s material and test certificate. I understand the tagging rules have recently changed for Florida so there may some confusion on its application. The 69A-46.041 Inspection Requirements for Fire Protection Systems states, “(1) A Fire Protection Contractor, contracting to perform inspecting, testing, and maintenance service on a fire protection system shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 633, F.S., and the applicable NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) standards as adopted in Rule Chapter 69A-3, F.A.C. When an inspection/test is required to be performed at a specified frequency, up to and including annually, by NFPA 25, all inspection/tests required more frequently than the specified frequency are also required to
NFPA 13 requires a completed contractor’s material and test certificate in 24.1. Only the applicable sections need to be completed for modifications. Since the form may not indicate a modification, a simple note on the form would seem to suffice. The control valve was likely closed for the system modifications. …show more content…
The results should’ve been recorded and compared from the previous main drain test and documented on the contractor’s material and test certificate. I understand the tagging rules have recently changed for Florida so there may some confusion on its application. The 69A-46.041 Inspection Requirements for Fire Protection Systems states, “(1) A Fire Protection Contractor, contracting to perform inspecting, testing, and maintenance service on a fire protection system shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 633, F.S., and the applicable NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) standards as adopted in Rule Chapter 69A-3, F.A.C. When an inspection/test is required to be performed at a specified frequency, up to and including annually, by NFPA 25, all inspection/tests required more frequently than the specified frequency are also required to