(1) Contractor. A person that offers to undertake the installation, alteration, repair, testing, servicing, maintenance, inspection and/or certification of fire suppression systems, or any part of such systems.
(3) Fire Suppression System. An automatic or manual system designed to protect occupants and/or buildings or structures from fire. Such systems include, but are not limited to, water sprinkler, water spray, foam-water, foam-water spray, carbon dioxide, foam extinguishing, dry chemical, wet chemical, halogenated and other chemical systems used for fire protection. Such systems also include the supply mains, yard hydrants, standpipes and hose connections to sprinkler systems. Additionally, tank heaters, air lines and thermal systems used in connection with sprinklers, tanks and pumps dedicated for fire suppression use are included.
(4) Fire Suppression System Certificate. A certificate issued under Section 9-2504 of the Philadelphia Code.
(5) Specialty Fire Suppression System Certificate. A certificate issued under Section 9-2505 of the Philadelphia Code.
(6) Commercial Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System Certificate. A certificate issued under Section 9-2506 of the Philadelphia Code.
(7) Registered Fire Suppression System Apprenticeship Program. A program of apprenticeship training approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Council pursuant to 29 C.F.R. §§ 29.1 through 29.13 consisting of at least 8,000 hours of documented practical experience in the installation or maintenance of fire suppression systems and at least 800 hours of classroom, shop or related instruction in the fire suppression system trade.
(8) Work on a Fire Suppression System. The layout, on-site fabrication, construction, installation, alteration, extension, removal, repair, servicing, maintenance or renovation of fire suppression systems and initial testing of new fire suppression systems.
(9) Work on a Commercial Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System. The layout, on-site fabrication, testing, inspections, certification, work and practice concerning the construction, installation, alteration, extension, removal, repair, servicing, maintenance or renovation of a commercial kitchen fire extinguishing system.
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| 1215 | Amended, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |
(1) No person shall engage, or cause or direct any other person to engage, in work on a fire suppression system who does not have a valid fire suppression system certificate in the classification relating to the work performed or apprentice permit.
(2) No person shall engage, or cause or direct any other person to engage, in the inspection or testing of a water-based fire suppression system, including any inspection or testing activities required pursuant to the Philadelphia Fire Code or the National Fire Prevention Association Standard 25, who does not have a specialty fire suppression system certificate issued in accordance with Section 9-2505 of this Chapter. This Section shall not apply to initial testing of new fire suppression systems required prior to first operation.
(3) No person shall engage, or cause or direct any other person to engage, in work on a commercial kitchen fire extinguishing system who does not have a valid fire suppression system worker certificate under Section 9-2504, a valid commercial fire extinguishing system certificate, apprentice permit, or otherwise meets the criteria set forth under Section 9-2506 of this Chapter.
(4) No person shall knowingly or recklessly make any misrepresentation or omission regarding the status of a person's fire suppression system certification or apprentice permit with the intent to influence, persuade, or induce an individual to contract for fire suppression system work.
(5) No person shall knowingly or recklessly make a misrepresentation or omission regarding fire suppression system work which has been performed or which is to be performed.
(6) No person shall perform an inspection or test on a fire suppression system, including inspections or tests required by the National Fire Prevention Association Standard 25 or applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Fire Code, unless he or she shall possess a fire suppression system certification and a specialty fire suppression system certificate as required by this Chapter. Any certification or other documentation indicating testing or inspection of a fire suppression system shall be completed only by persons authorized to perform such tests or inspections under this Chapter. Any documentation that fails to comply with these requirements shall be deemed void for purposes of code requirements. This section shall not apply to initial testing of new fire suppression systems required prior to first operation.
(7) The provisions of this Chapter are meant to supplement, and not replace, the provisions of the Fire Code, provided, however, that to the extent the provisions conflict in any respect, the provisions of this Chapter shall prevail. This Chapter is not intended to regulate requirements related to work on portable fire extinguishers or the requirements for obtaining a fire suppression systems Certificate II.
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| 1216 | Amended, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |
(1) The Department shall issue fire suppression system certificates and apprentice permits under this Chapter and enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) The Department may adopt regulations regarding the issuance of certificates and permits under this Chapter and regarding enforcement of this Chapter that are not inconsistent with this Chapter.
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