1. (a) All automatic fire extinguishing systems, including systems installed as an alternate to other building requirements, shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the following frequencies. Local authorities may require more frequent inspection, testing and maintenance and additional procedures.

   1. (1) Water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the frequencies required by NFPA 25 (2011 edition) including Annexes A, B, C, D, and G as amended by the State of California (Published as NFPA 25, 2013 California Edition), which is hereby incorporated by reference.
   2. (2) Engineered and pre-engineered fixed extinguishing systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained at least semi-annually, and immediately after a system activation.
2. (b) When proof of the installation date of standpipe systems or automatic fire sprinkler systems cannot be furnished, such systems shall receive initial testing and maintenance by July 1, 1985.
3. (c) Engineered and pre-engineered fixed extinguishing systems, regardless of installation date, shall be inspected, tested and maintained within the time periods specified in Section (a)(2) above.

Note: Authority cited: Section 13195, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13195 and 13195.5, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New Article 4 (Sections 904-904.7) filed 7-15-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 29).

2. Amendment filed 7-3-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 27).

3. Amendment of article heading, section heading and section filed 11-14-2006; operative 4-1-2007 (Register 2006, No. 46).

4. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 8-28-2014; operative 8-28-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).