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Fire Alarm Systems

All Commercial Inspections Will be Performed in Accordance With NFPA 1 (2003) - Chapter 13

1. Before any building permits will be issued, 4 complete sets of construction drawings with specification book (if applicable), showing the complete design of the fire alarm system as prescribed by the Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code, Chapter 13, must be submitted to the Superintendent of Communications.
2. The Superintendent of Communications or his/her designee will review said plans for Code compliance and once approved, they will be stamped and signed. Plans not in full compliance with the Code will not be approved and will be returned to the submitting party. Approved plans will be forwarded to the fire inspector of the appropriate fire district in which the proposed construction is to occur.
3. Plans must include the following:
   • Site Name
   • Site Street Address
   • Property Owner's Name, Address and Telephone Number
4. The person applying for the electrical permit for the installation of the fire alarm system must produce a valid “A” or “AF” electrical license prior to the permit being issued. All persons involved in the installation of the fire alarm system must hold a valid “B” or “BF” electrical license or a valid Apprentice Card. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen shall be 1:1.
5. All appropriate permits may be obtained at the South Kingstown Building Official’s Department located at the South Kingstown Town Hall:
   180 High Street
   Wakefield, RI 20879
   Phone: 401-789-9331, ext. 1235
6. Installation:
   • The assigned street number must be conspicuously located on the front of the building and visible from the street prior to any required inspections
   • All fire alarm system wiring and piping shall be inspected and approved by the Communications Department before any walls or ceilings are covered (Any work covered prior to the rough inspection will not be approved)
   • A wiring is to be inspected prior to devices being installed - if devices have been installed, they shall be left hanging from the junction box for inspection
   • All junction box covers shall remain off until the final inspection (All wiring shall be a continuous run from device to device - no splices shall be permitted unless in accordance with the Code)
   • All EMT fittings shall be steel with set screws except for LB or T connectors, which may be cast
   • All MC installations shall use the correct steel connectors with insulated bushings and set screws
7. Devices
   • Fire alarm system cut sheets of all devices to be installed must be submitted and approved prior to installation
   • Smoke detectors shall not be installed until all construction trades have completed their work and final clean up has been performed
   • Any smoke detectors install prior to the final clean up shall be removed and cleaned or replaced
8. Sprinkler Systems
   • For all buildings also requiring automatic sprinkler systems, 4 complete sets of sprinkler construction drawings must be included as part of the submittal including hydraulic calculations (All such installations shall be in compliance with NFPA 1, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 and NFPA 101)
   • A representative from the appropriate fire district must witness the hydrostatic testing and approve same (The installing contractor must submit certified copies of the NFPA Contractor’s Materials Test Certificate for above ground piping and NFPA Contractor’s Materials Test Certificate for underground piping to the appropriate fire district)
9. Final Inspection
   • The installing fire alarm contractor must have the entire fire alarm system pre-tested by a certified representative of the manufacturer of the equipment (A certified document of the pre-test must be submitted to the Communications department prior to the final acceptance test)
   • A Fire Alarm System Record of Completion must be completed and submitted before a final test and inspection of the fire alarm system is conducted