New sprinkler rules
I have read that the sprinkler system inspection rules have changed. I own a Class 1 three family house and had my sprinkler inspected annually, spending in the inspection report to the Dept of Housing Preservation & Development. Now I hear that I need to get a pressure value put at the top of my…
I have read that the sprinkler system inspection rules have changed. I own a Class 1 three family house and had my sprinkler inspected annually, spending in the inspection report to the Dept of Housing Preservation & Development. Now I hear that I need to get a pressure value put at the top of my system (which the fire dept. must inspect initially) and have a certified inspector look at the system monthly. I also heard that the test to become a certified inspector is straightforward and most owners can get it. Seems like a lot more complex than the other regime but maybe they are simply extending the rules for bigger buildings down to guys like me.
My question are: is this true and when is it in effect (am I already behind?), anyone suggest a licensed plumber who can do the value work and make sure my sprinkler heads are up to snuff? Where can I get the info on the test? Thanks…
1400 is about twice what we pay for it. we use Village Fire in queens. they come in every month for the inspection
here’s the law: http://www.nyccouncil.info/pdf_files/bills/law06046.pdf
here’s the english:
http://www.rsanyc.net/articles/121906_sprinkler.htm
i’m in a 10 unit coop bldg, five stories, no secondary egress so we do monthly inspections. we paid like $1400 last year for this service. Is that a lot? we use allstate sprinkler.
Original poster here….I believe the test is the New York City Fire Department Consolidated Exam f-95 “Residential Sprinkler Systems off City Main/Domestic Water”. You can go to the NYC Fire Dept. web site and get the study material, exam schedule, etc. I still don’t know when this is coming into effect or who can do the initial installation of the value. Does the first test have to be one with the Fire Dept. witnessing it? Other than the monthly inspections and the initial test, what other tests have to be done and when? Thanks.
I thought the sprinkler system only needed to be inspected once every five years. Is that incorrect?
I’d love to know when these rules go into effect and how to tell if my 3 fam is under these rules. Can anyone enlighten me?
where does one find out about such rules? is there a landlord handbook/website out there? i’m a landlord and was unaware that i need inspectors to come to my building regularly…
True. Not in effect yet.