(A) Backflow prevention for fire protection systems. An approved double check valve assembly shall be installed on all fire mains serving all structures, except single-family homes and duplexes, as provided in NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R. An approved dual check valve assembly shall be installed on all fire mains serving single-family homes and duplexes (NFPA 13D).
(B) Fire protection system closet. A fire protection system closet shall be provided for all buildings and structures equipped with a fire alarm or fire sprinkler protection.
(1) Fire protection system closet shall meet the following requirements:
(a) The closet shall house the fire sprinkler system riser, and associated devices, fire alarm system control panel with associated system devices. Portions of the fire alarm system may be located elsewhere in the building subject to approval by the fire and life safety division.
(b) The annual fire alarm registration and copies of the most recent fire alarm, and fire sprinkler, inspection reports shall be posted in the closet.
(c) The closet shall not be used for storage and shall not be used for any other electrical, plumbing or mechanical equipment.
(d) The minimum size of the closet shall be two (2) feet deep by four (4) feet wide, which shall be increased to accommodate the provided equipment.
(e) The door shall be labeled with a sign that reads "RISER ROOM", "FACP", and if mechanical equipment is also located in the room, then the door must be labeled “MECHANICAL ROOM”.
(f) A KnoxBox approved by the Palm Bay Fire Department with a master key provided to the Palm Bay Fire Department, shall be required for all properties that are required to have a fire protection system closet.
(2) Fire protection system closets are not required in high rise buildings and other buildings where a fire pump room and a fire control room are required or provided. Fire protection system closets are not required for fire sprinkler systems provided in single family homes with fire sprinkler systems.
(Ord. 2024-02, passed 2-1-24)