(a) Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. Prior to any modification to, or installation of a private fire service main and their appurtenances, or the alteration thereof, plans approved by the State for such systems shall be submitted to the Fire Department or its designee for review, when not already required by the State. Only approved hydrants and post indicator valves (PIVs) shall be allowed for use on private property for the sole purpose of fire protection.
(b) Standards. All private fire service mains and their appurtenances shall comply with NFPA 24 "Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances", and any of its referenced standards (most current edition at the time of modification or installation).
(c) Plan Submittals. Three (3) copies of the plans, specifications and calculations shall be submitted for review. Approved plans shall be stamped "conditionally approved", with a plan approval number, the date and signature of the approving person. One (1) copy shall be kept on file by the Fire Department, while the other copies will be returned to the contractor. Full responsibility for the accuracy of the plans and calculations is the sole responsibility of the contractor.
(d) Notifications. No work may begin on the installation of a private fire service main and/or their appurtenances until plans have been submitted and reviewed by the Fire Department. The Fire Department shall be contacted no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance for tests required by code either during installation or inspection, testing, or maintenance of the system, suppression systems shall be forwarded to the Fire Department.
(e) Documentation. Copies of all inspection, testing, and maintenance of private service mains and their appurtenances shall be forwarded to the Fire Department. In addition, the most current test/maintenance record shall be available upon request.