1. (a) The installer of the fire sprinkler system must complete and affix:

   1. (1) a “Fire Sprinkler System Information and Installer Certification” label, and
   2. (2) a Reference Tag.

2. (b) A “Fire Sprinkler System Information and Installer Certification” label:

   1. (1) must be either printed on paper or scribed, etched or engraved in metal, plastic or other equivalent material, with lettering at least 10 point font size;
   2. (2) must be at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches in size;
   3. (3) must be located on a wall or door surface inside the water heater compartment;
   4. (4) must be positioned in a manner that allows a person to easily read the label; and
   5. (5) must be affixed with adhesive or fasteners that discourage the removal of the label.

3. (c) A “Fire Sprinkler System Information and Installer Certification” label must include all the statements and requested information arranged in substantially the same layout, as shown on the following example:

   

4. (d) A Reference Tag,

   1. (1) must be made of paper, or at least the equivalent;
   2. (2) must be at least 2 inches by 4 inches in size;
   3. (3) must contain lettering of at least 10 point font size;
   4. (4) must be covered in a permanent manner with a material that will protect the tag from damage or deterioration without obscuring the information;
   5. (5) must be permanently affixed to the fire sprinkler system riser by adhesive, or by plastic or wire tie, or the equivalent in a manner that prevents damage or loss; and
   6. (6) must be positioned in a manner that is conspicuous to the representative of the enforcement agency that appears at the installation site for the manufactured home or multifamily manufactured home with two dwelling units.

5. (e) A Reference Tag must include all the statements and requested information arranged in substantially the same layout as shown in the following example:

   

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18015, 18025, 18029 and 18029.5, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18015, 18025, 18029, 18029.5 and 18030.5, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-2001; operative 1-17-2001 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2001, No. 3).

2. Amendment of subsections (b), (c) and (d) filed 2-10-2011; operative 3-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 6).

3. Editorial correction of subsection (c) restoring inadvertently omitted text (Register 2023, No. 51).