§ 15A-5-302. Amendments and additions to NFPA related to National Fire Alarm Code.

     For NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code:

(1) NFPA 72, Chapter 2, Section 2.2, NFPA Publications, is amended to add the following NFPA standard: "NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2010 edition."

(2) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.4.1, System Designer, Subsection 10.4.1.2(2), is deleted and rewritten as follows: "National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm level II certified personnel."

(3) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.4.2, System Installer, Subsection 10.4.2.2(2), is deleted and rewritten as follows: "National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm level II certified personnel."

(4) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.10, Fire Alarm Signal Deactivation, Subsection 10.10.2, is amended to add the following sentence: "When approved by the AHJ, the audible notification appliances may be deactivated during the investigation mode to prevent unauthorized reentry into the building."

(5) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.15, Protection of Fire Alarm System, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Automatic smoke detection shall be provided at the location of each fire alarm control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment to provide notification of fire at the location."

(6) In NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.15, a new Exception 1 is added as follows: "When ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection, automatic heat detection shall be permitted."

(7) In NFPA 72, Chapter 23, Section 23.8.5.9, Signal Initiation -- Fire Pump, Subsection 23.8.5.9.3 is added as follows: "Automatic fire pumps shall be supervised in accordance with NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, and the AHJ."

(8) NFPA 72, Chapter 26, Section 26.3.4, Indication of Central Station Service, Subsection 26.3.4.7 is amended as follows: On line two, after the word "notified", insert the words "without delay".

(9) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.4.3 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Personnel, Subsection 10.4.3.1, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Qualified personnel shall meet the certification requirements stated in Utah Administrative Code, R710-11-3, Fire Alarm System Inspecting and Testing."

Amended by Chapter 199, 2013 General Session