§ 15A-5-302 — Amendments and additions to NFPA related to National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Utah § 15A-5-302

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 15A: State Construction and Fire Codes Act
• Ch. 15A-5: State Fire Code Act
• Part 15A-5-3: Amendments and Additions to National Fire Protection Association Incorporated as Part of State Fire Code

Text

For NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019 edition:
(1) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.5.1, System Designer, Subsection 10.5.1.3(2), is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Certification by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies at level III or IV in Fire Alarm Systems."
(2) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.5.3, Inspection, Testing, and Service Personnel, Subsection 10.5.3.1, Inspection Personnel, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Qualified personnel shall meet the certification requirements stated in rule made by the Utah Fire Prevention Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act."
(3) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.12, Fire Alarm Signal Deactivation, Subsection 10.12.2, is amended to add the following sentence: "When approved by the AHJ, the audible notification appliances may be deactivated during the investigation mode to prevent unauthorized reentry into the building."

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 95, 2023 General Session