1. State Fire Marshal (SFM) Inspections: Most major projects will require two SFM inspections.
1. The first inspection shall occur prior to the placement of any hard surface finishes, such as drywall, plaster, or hard ceilings, that would obscure any fire sprinkler piping and related products.
2. A final inspection is required prior to building occupancy. In order for a final inspection to occur the following items must be complete:
1. The fire alarm system is completely installed, tested, tagged, and certified in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements.
2. The fire sprinkler system is complete and has been hydrostatically tested, flushed and tagged in accordance with NFPA 13.
3. The fire pump installation is complete and the pump has been certified in accordance with NFPA 20 requirements.
4. All emergency and exit lights have been installed and tested.
5. All fire doors, required exit hardware, magnetic door locks and latching hardware has been installed and is in proper working order.
6. All required emergency signage shall be installed.
7. All portable fire extinguishers, pre-engineered fire suppression systems, and kitchen hoods have been installed and inspected by the installing subcontractor.
2. Scheduling of Inspections:
1. SFM Inspections:
1. The University project manager shall call EH&S at 352 392-1904 to schedule the inspection.
2. Both of the SFM inspections and pump test must be scheduled at least 2 weeks prior to the desired date of inspection. EH&S will coordinate the inspection with SFM’s office. The contractor is not permitted to schedule any SFM inspections directly with the SFM.
2. Hydrostatic testing of fire sprinkler piping:
1. The project superintendent (or his representative) shall schedule all hydrostatic test of both above and below ground piping by calling EH&S at 352 392-1904 at least 24 hours in advance.
2. Underground piping shall be tested at 200 p.s.i. for 2 hours.
3. Above ground piping shall be tested at 200 p.s.i. or 50 p.s.i. above normal operating pressure whichever is greater for 2 hours with no visible leakage and 0 p.s.i. loss on the test gauge.
4. Properly filled out test papers are required at the conclusion of the test. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain the test papers until they are given to the SFM at the time of the final inspection.
3. Authority Having Jurisdiction: The authority having jurisdiction is the SFM. All life safety issues shall be referred to EH&S directly. If desired and approved by the project manager communication directly with the SFM shall be done in writing and EH&S shall be copied on all correspondence.
4. Project Changes: All changes to the project must be approved by either EH&S or the SFM. EH&S has been authorized to review all project changes and determine if they must be submitted to the SFM for final approval. All proposed change orders shall be submitted to EH&S by the architect at the time of issuance. EH&S will communicate all review comments to the project manager in a timely manner. Costs associated with the change order are not required and do not affect approval by EH&S.
5. OSHA Compliance: The contractor must strictly follow all OSHA construction safety requirements, especially those sections as they apply to excavations, electrical safety, and scaffolding. EH&S will offer advise to the contractor if request or complaints received, but does not conduct construction site safety inspections.
6. Job-site Accidents: EH&S shall be notified of any job-site accidents that result in serious personal injury. Serious personal injury is defined as an injury that requires transportation to a hospital. Contact 352 392-1591, Extension 231.
7. Test and Balance: Notify EH&S of time and date of the Test and Balance inspection.
8. Fume Hoods: Fume hoods shall be certified by EH&S prior to occupancy. Contact Lab Safety at 352 846-2550.
9. Portable Fire Extinguishers: For installation of portable fire extinguishers contact Fire Equipment Services at 352 392-2365.