Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Section 902
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
902.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:¶
ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. ALARM SIGNAL. ALARM VERIFICATION FEATURE. ANNUNCIATOR. AUDIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. AUTOMATIC. AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. AUTOMATIC WATER MIST SYSTEM. AVERAGE AMBIENT SOUND LEVEL. CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. CLEAN AGENT. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE. CONSTANTLY ATTENDED LOCATION. DELUGE SYSTEM. DETECTOR, HEAT. DRY-CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT. ELEVATOR GROUP. EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM. EMERGENCY VOICE/ALARM
COMMUNICATIONS.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §902.4(b)] “E” Definitions
(b) Engineered Fixed Extinguishing System. A system which is custom designed for a particular hazard, using components which are approved or listed only for their broad performance characteristics. Components may be arranged into a variety of configurations. These systems shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Dry chemical systems
(2) Carbon dioxide systems
(3) Halogenated agent systems
(4) Steam systems
(5) High expansion foam systems
(6) Foam extinguishing systems
(7) Liquid agent systems
(8) Clean agent systems
FIRE ALARM BOX, MANUAL. FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT. FIRE ALARM SIGNAL. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. FIRE APPLIANCE [SFM] is apparatus or equipment pro- vided or installed for use in the event of an emergency.
FIRE AREA. FIRE DETECTOR, AUTOMATIC. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM.
FIRE SAFETY FUNCTIONS.
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The supervisors in the areas to be affected have been notified.
A tag impairment system has been implemented.
Necessary tools and materials have been assembled on the impairment site. 901.7.5 Emergency impairments. Where unplanned impairments occur, appropriate emergency action shall be taken to minimize potential injury and damage. The impairment coordinator shall implement the steps outlined in Section 901.7.4. 901.7.6 Restoring systems to service. Where impaired equipment is restored to normal working order, the impairment coordinator shall verify that all of the following procedures have been implemented:
Necessary inspections and tests have been conducted to verify that affected systems are operational.
Supervisors have been advised that protection is restored.
The fire department has been advised that protection is restored.
The building owner/manager, insurance carrier, alarm company and other involved parties have been advised that protection is restored.
The impairment tag has been removed.
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