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16.30.040 Approval and design plans.Ī. All new sprinkler systems and all modifications to sprinkler systems involving more than 50 heads shall have the written approval of a fire protection engineer licensed by the state of Washington and approved by the fire marshal.Įxception: The fire marshal reserves the right to require preapproval, by a fire protection engineer, for any modification to a hydraulically designed system regardless of the size of the job.ī. All sprinkler drawings shall be prepared by persons meeting the requirements of Chapter 18.160 RCW.Ĭ. At least three complete sets of blueprint drawings with information regarding the automatic sprinkler system as identified in NFPA 13, Sections 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3, and at least one civil engineering blueprint showing the underground installation from watermain tap to base riser, shall be submitted to the fire marshal for approval prior to installation or modification of any equipment. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area.Ĭ. “Listed” refers to equipment or materials indicated in a list published by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specific manner. Each sprinkler system riser includes a device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation. The valve controlling each system riser is located in the system riser or its supply piping. The portion of the sprinkler system aboveground is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are attached in a systematic pattern. The installation includes one or more automatic water supplies. 16.30.030 Definitions.Ī. “Approved” refers to the approval of the fire marshal.ī. “Automatic sprinkler system” is an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. J. Chapter 18.160 RCW, Washington State Sprinkler Contractor Law.
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References are to the current editions, unless otherwise noted:Ī. NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.ī. NFPA 13D, Residential Sprinkler Systems.Į. NFPA 24, Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances.į. NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. The following references shall be used in the design, installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems within the city of Enumclaw if there is a conflict between the codes, the one offering the greatest degree of fire protection shall apply. 16.30.110 Reinspection fees for new construction, tenant improvements, and spot inspections.Īn automatic sprinkler system shall be required as outlined in this chapter.