NAC477.820. Agreement for maintenance and inspection; duties upon notification of use of or fault in system.

     1. Upon installing a fire standpipe system, the owner of the system shall obtain a satisfactory written agreement for the maintenance and inspection of the system. The agreement must require that proper tests and inspections be performed by persons holding proper certificates of registration at the prescribed intervals. A copy of the agreement, along with proof that the firm which is to conduct the inspections is adequately covered by liability insurance, must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction.

     2. Within 24 hours after being notified by the owner that a standpipe has been used or that a fault in a fire standpipe system has occurred, a licensee, installer or service agency that has a service contract with the owner must:

     (a) Respond to repair or restore the system;

     (b) Notify the authority having jurisdiction of the use of or fault in the standpipe system; and

     (c) Submit to the State Fire Marshal evidence that the licensee, installer or service agency has:

          (1) The necessary equipment and approved personnel;

          (2) The necessary stock of parts and devices;

          (3) A valid license issued by the State Contractors’ Board; and

          (4) A certification and approval by the manufacturer from whom the equipment is purchased.

     (Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 3-9-89; A by R220-99, 9-25-2000)