Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 18 - Insurance, Department of
Rule 18.08.02 - FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS
Section 18.08.02.010 - DEFINITIONS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Fire Protection Sprinkler System (FPS System). An integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed to meet fire protection engineering standards. This system includes a water supply, such as a gravity tank, fire pump, reservoir or pressure tank or connection by underground piping to a water supply. The part of the system above ground is a network of specially sized, or hydraulically designed, piping installed in a building, structure or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern. The system includes a control valve and a device to activate an alarm when the system operates. The system usually is activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area. (3-28-23)
02. Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor (FPS Contractor). Persons who contract to install, repair, modify, or maintain FPS Systems. (3-28-23)
03. Fitters. Persons who install and maintain FPS Systems while supervised by an FPS Contractor. (3-28-23)
04. Responsible Maintenance Employee. Anyone employed by an owner of premises with an FPS System, who regularly inspects and maintains the FPS System per the maintenance checklist provided by the State Fire Marshal. (3-28-23)
