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Rule 20:38:38 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 20:38:08

 

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Section

20:38:38:01        Automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.

20:38:38:02        Shop drawings for fire sprinkler system.

20:38:38:03        Qualified fire sprinkler system technician.

20:38:38:04        Shop drawings for fire alarm system.

20:38:38:05        Qualified fire alarm system technician.

20:38:38:06        Exempt projects and routine maintenance.



Rule 20:38:38:01 Automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.

          20:38:38:01.  Automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems. If fire sprinkler or fire alarm shop drawings are to be used to finalize engineering concepts, a licensed professional engineer shall provide and be responsible for the design concept and specifications, which must be adequate for shop drawing preparation by others. The licensed professional engineer shall review the shop drawings of the system prior to its permit review and installation. In addition, the licensed professional engineer shall provide a review stamp or letter of review attached to the drawings.

 

          After installation of the fire sprinkler system and fire alarm system, the licensee shall furnish a written letter stating the system has been installed in accordance with the shop drawings and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the appropriate National Fire Protection Association requirements. This acceptance letter shall be made available to appropriate jurisdictional authorities and interested parties.

 

          Source: 29 SDR 95, effective January 6, 2003; transferred from § 20:38:22:06.01, 30 SDR 204, effective June 24, 2004; 33 SDR 70, effective June 20, 2006; transferred from § 20:38:22:06, 38 SDR 121, effective January 16, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-18A-22(5).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-18A-3.

 



Rule 20:38:38:02 Shop drawings for fire sprinkler system.

          20:38:38:02.  Shop drawings for fire sprinkler system. A properly qualified technician or licensee shall execute the design concept and prepare shop drawings for a fire sprinkler system.

 

          Source: 29 SDR 95, effective January 6, 2003; transferred from § 20:38:22:06.02, 30 SDR 204, effective June 24, 2004; 33 SDR 70, effective June 20, 2006; transferred from § 20:38:22:08, 38 SDR 121, effective January 16, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-18A-22(5).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-18A-3, 36-18A-9(7).

 



Rule 20:38:38:03 Qualified fire sprinkler system technician.

          20:38:38:03.  Qualified fire sprinkler system technician. A qualified fire sprinkler system technician is a person who has at least one of the following qualifications:

 

          (1)  National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level III technician certifications in the subfield of fire sprinkler systems;

          (2)  A NICET level IV technician certification in the subfield of fire sprinkler systems; or

          (3)  20 years of experience in the field of fire sprinkler system layout.

 

          Source: 29 SDR 95, effective January 6, 2003; transferred from § 20:38:22:06.03, 30 SDR 204, effective June 24, 2004; 33 SDR 70, effective June 20, 2006; transferred from § 20:38:22:09, 38 SDR 121, effective January 16, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-18A-22(5).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-18A-3, 36-18A-9(7).

 



Rule 20:38:38:04 Shop drawings for fire alarm system.

          20:38:38:04.  Shop drawings for fire alarm system. A properly qualified technician or licensee shall execute the design concept and prepare shop drawings for any fire alarm system.

 

          Source: 30 SDR 204, effective June 24, 2004; 33 SDR 70, effective June 20, 2006; transferred from § 20:38:22:11, 38 SDR 121, effective January 16, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-18A-22(5).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-18A-3, 36-18A-9(7).

 



Rule 20:38:38:05 Qualified fire alarm system technician.

          20:38:38:05.  Qualified fire alarm system technician. A qualified fire alarm system technician is a person who has at least one of the following qualifications in fire alarm systems:

 

          (1) National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level III technician certification in the subfield of fire alarm systems;

          (2)  A NICET level IV technician certification in the subfield of fire alarm systems; or

          (3)  20 years of experience in the field of fire alarm systems layout.

 

          Source: 29 SDR 95, effective January 6, 2003; transferred from § 20:38:22:06.03, 30 SDR 204, effective June 24, 2004; 33 SDR 70, effective June 20, 2006; transferred from § 20:38:22:12, 38 SDR 121, effective January 16, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-18A-22(5).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-18A-3.

 



Rule 20:38:38:06 Exempt projects and routine maintenance.

          20:38:38:06.  Exempt projects and routine maintenance. A licensee may not be required to provide design concepts or an acceptance letter of review for:

 

          (1)  Projects exempt from building code requirements for fire protection; or

          (2)  Routine maintenance, when accomplished in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard #25, "Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems."

 

          Source: 29 SDR 95, effective January 6, 2003; transferred from § 20:38:22:06.04, 30 SDR 204, effective June 24, 2004; 33 SDR 70, effective June 20, 2006; transferred from § 20:38:22:13, 38 SDR 121, effective January 16, 2012.

          General Authority: 36-18A-22(5).

          Law Implemented: 36-18A-3, 36-18A-9.

 

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