Installation, inspection, and service
Arkansas Code § 20-22-607
- (a) All sprinkler systems installed under Arkansas Code § 20-22-601 et seq. shall be under the supervision of a licensed RME and other licensed individuals as addressed in this section.
- (b) The fire protection sprinkler system firm is responsible for the maintenance, inspection, servicing, or installation of a fire protection sprinkler system to the extent those duties are delegated to the firm by the property owner or manager.
(c)
- (1) The firm shall keep complete records of the tests and operations of each system.
- (2) The records shall be available for examination by the State Fire Marshal or AHJ.
(d)
(1) Beginning at the demarcation valve where water is used exclusively for fire sprinkler systems installation, testing or servicing shall be:
- (A) Performed by a fire protection sprinkler system firm or under the direct supervision, as defined in this part, thereof; and
- (B) In compliance with the adopted code and standards.
(2) Such direct supervision includes, but is not limited to, assurance, by inspection, that:
- (A) Listed materials and proper restraints are used;
- (B) Such work is flushed;
- (C) Hydrostatic testing of two hundred pounds per square inch (200 psi) for two (2) hours is performed;
- (D) The work is hydraulically calculated; and
- (E) Contractor’s Material and Test Certificates reference:
(i) Any subcontracted work;
(ii) Who performed such work, with all contact information; and
- (iii) The exact scope of such work.
(3) Direct supervision is not required for the:
- (A) Opening or closing of any required trenches; or
- (B) Actual placement of piping and equipment.