If any fire protection system installed in a structure including fire alarm systems, goes out of service for any reason, the owner or tenant shall notify the Fire Department within four hours. An approved fire watch will be implemented until the fire protection system is operational again. Repair shall be made to the fire protection systems within 72 hours. The Fire Department hall be notified in writing of the date of completion. In the event repairs cannot be completed with 72 hours, the plan and schedule for repairs shall be coordinated with and approved by the Fire Department. Any repairs, testing, or inspections, of existing standpipe and/or sprinkler system, including underground piping and valves, shall be done by a company that is certified by the State of Florida for installation and repair of fire protection systems. When the system is operational again a copy of the fire watch documentation shall be provided to the Fire Department.
(Ord. 2021-05, adopted 11-17-21)