69A-21.304. Installation; Service

(1) All pre-engineered systems are to be inspected in accordance with the standards adopted in Rule 69A-21.302, F.A.C.

(2) Whenever a pre-engineered system is installed, inspected, repaired, maintained or otherwise serviced, the permittee shall complete an inspection report containing, at a minimum, the information in paragraphs (a) through (o), in this subsection. One copy shall be signed by and delivered to the owner, or the representative of the owner of the facility in which the system was installed. The other copy shall be retained in the fire equipment dealer’s files for a period of not less than three years after the last inspection.

(a) Location of system; business name of facility, street address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and name of the owner or manager;

(b) Whether the report is for an annual inspection; semi-annual inspection; a recharge; a new installation; or a renovation;

(c) Where the system is located in the facility;

(d) Type of system; name of manufacturer; model number; size of bottles;

(e) Method, style and degree of actuation;

(f) Reference to drawing number or page number, and date of the manufacturer’s manual;

(g) Date of last hydrostatic test;

(h) Date of last recharge;

(i) Serial number;

(j) Whether fuel shut off is gas or electric and the size;

(k) A drawing of a new installation; a first inspection; or whenever changes are made. The drawing shall include the following as a minimum:

1. Sizes of the hood, plenum, and ducts.

2. Sizes, types and locations of cooking appliances.

3. Positions of all nozzles, identification of nozzles, their distances from the hazards that they protect.

4. Positions of all detectors.

5. Diagram of the entire piping installation.

(l) Responses to the following questions:

1. Were the inspection and maintenance performed in accordance with the presently adopted editions of NFPA (indicate standard(s) used? (“No” answers require an explanation)

2. Was the system tagged in accordance with Rule 69A-21.303, F.A.C.? (“No” answers require an explanation)

3. Were the inspection and maintenance performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual and the manufacturer’s specifications? (“No” answers require an explanation);

(m) A comments section to allow for explanations if necessary;

(n) A statement that the permittee certifies that he personally inspected the system and found the conditions to be as indicated on the report;

(o) The permittee’s name, signature and permit number; the date and time of inspection; and the customer’s signature.

Rulemaking Authority 633.104 FS. Law Implemented 633.104, 633.308, 633.216 FS. History–New 2-7-89, Amended 10-20-93, 11-21-01, Formerly 4A-21.304.