§ 9-2501. Definitions. 1215

   (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.

   (2)   Fire Code. Subcode F of the Building Construction and Occupancy Code (Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code) and the regulations adopted thereunder.

   (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.

 

Notes

1215	Amended, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022.