A "Fire Sprinkler System Specification Sheet" must be completed for every fire protection sprinkler system, as defined in Section 23-45-30(6), to be installed in South Carolina, in the following manner:

1. (A) A form approved by the State Fire Marshal must be used and must contain the following minimum information:

   1. (1) available static and residual water pressure;
   2. (2) available water flow in gallons per minute and duration;
   3. (3) source of water supply;
   4. (4) classifications of hazards;
   5. (5) occupancy use of the building (or area to be sprinkled);
   6. (6) type of system to be installed;
   7. (7) applicable National Fire Protection Association standards to be followed for each component of the system;
   8. (8) other state and local statutes, regulations, codes, or ordinances that must be followed;
   9. (9) name, address, and phone number of the author.

2. (B) The form must be completed by and bear the stamp and signature of:

   1. (1) a professional engineer registered in South Carolina if the services of a registered professional engineer are required by a specific statute or ordinance; otherwise it may be prepared by the person described in subitem (2) of this item (B);
   2. (2) a fire sprinkler contractor holding a valid South Carolina fire sprinkler license.

3. (C) The form must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction, as follows:

   1. (1) New construction: if a fire protection sprinkler system, as defined in Section 23-45-30(6), is required by code or called for in the bid specifications, the Fire Sprinkler System Specification Sheet must be made part of the bid specifications and must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction, along with the architectural and/or engineering drawings and specifications when applying for building and/or other required permits. The Fire Sprinkler System Specification Sheet also must accompany the shop drawings when they are submitted for review;
   2. (2) Existing structures: if permits are required by the authority having jurisdiction, the Fire Sprinkler System Specification Sheet must accompany the permit applications; it also must accompany the shop drawings when they are submitted for review.