Haw. Code R. § 12-45.2-67 - Fire alarm system modified positive alarm sequence

Section 13.7.1.4.9.4 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows: "13.7.1.4.9.4.1 Buildings or facilities shall meet ail of the following requirements for a positive alarm sequence:

1. An automatic fire sprinkler system installed in conformance with the building code shall be provided throughout the building or facility.

2. Written fire emergency procedures and an evacuation plan for the building or facility shall be reviewed by the AHJ prior to approval testing. The procedures and plan shall include, but not be limited to, immediate notification to the fire department, use of primary and secondary exits, use of fire protection appliances for the building(s) or facility(ies)

3. Trained personnel shall respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. The staff shall be instructed in fire emergency procedures and the use and operation of in-house fire appliances. Documentation of such training shall be maintained and filed on the premises.

4. Immediate notification of the fire department shall take place upon activation of any fire alarm initiating device.

5. If an initiating device of the fire alarm system is activated, acknowledgement at the control unit by trained personnel shall be accomplished within 15 seconds in order to initiate the alarm investigation phase. If the signal is not acknowledged within 15 seconds, all building or facility and remote signals shall be activated immediately and automatically (general alarm).

6. If an initiating device of the fire alarm system is activated, ail notification devices in that zone shall be activated. The zone notification shall include the floor of, the floor above and the floor below the activated device. The zone notification areas may be modified with the approval of the AHJ. This zone notification shall be for a maximum of three (3) minutes, during which trained personnel shall initiate the alarm investigation phase, communicate their findings immediately to the fire department, and reset the system if appropriate. After three (3) minutes, or an activation of any other initiating device(s), the fire alarm system shall be activated immediately and automatically for the entire building or facility (general alarm). At no time shall the fire alarm system be silenced until verification of the alarm is accomplished.

7. The fire alarm system shall provide a means to bypass the positive alarm sequence and immediately activate the general alarm for the entire building or facility.

8. The AHJ shall conduct a test of the positive alarm sequence prior to implementation.

9. The AHJ may disapprove or rescind approval of the positive alarm sequence of the fire alarm system if all of the above requirements are not met and shall require the fire alarm system to be reprogrammed to meet a general alarm notification at the owner's expense."

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Haw. Code R. § 12-45.2-67

[Eff JAN 01 2010] (Auth: HRS § 132-3) (lmp: HRS § 132-3)