Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 18 - Insurance, Department of
Rule 18.08.02 - FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS
Section 18.08.02.020 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Submission of Plans. Detailed plans in accordance with applicable NFPA standards are submitted by a licensed contractor for approval to the local fire department and to the State Fire Marshal. (3-28-23)
02. Conformance to Standards. The specifications will state that the installation will conform to the applicable standards listed in this rule and be approved by the local fire department and the State Fire Marshal. (3-28-23)
03. Tests. The specifications need to include the specific tests needed to meet the standards for approval of the local fire department and the State Fire Marshal. (3-28-23)
04. Scale. Plans need to be drawn to an indicated scale or be suitably dimensioned, and made so they can be easily reproduced. (3-28-23)
05. Detail. Plans need to contain sufficient detail to evaluate the effectiveness of the system. (3-28-23)
06. Prior Approval of Plans. Plans need to be submitted to the State Fire Marshal and the local fire department and approved, before work starts. Work may start before final plans are submitted based on conceptual drawings if approved by the local fire department and the State Fire Marshal. A plan's review fee of two dollars ($2) per sprinkler head up to one thousand (1000) heads per fire protection sprinkler system (maximum two thousand dollars ($2,000)) or one hundred dollars ($100) per fire protection sprinkler system if less than fifty (50) sprinkler heads. The applicable fee needs to accompany the plans sent to the State Fire Marshal. Two (2) sprinkler heads on an arm-over will be considered as one (1) sprinkler head for fee purposes. (3-28-23)
07. Corrected Plans. Where field conditions necessitate any substantial change from the approved plan, the corrected plan showing the system as installed needs to be submitted to the local fire department and the State Fire Marshal for approval. (3-28-23)
08. Exemption. A City or County may request an exemption from the requirements of this Section that plans be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for review and approval. An exemption request will be made in writing signed by the Fire Chief, designated representative, or elected local official and set forth the reasons for the request. An exemption will not apply to plans or inspections relating to structures owned, leased or controlled by the state or a state agency. (3-28-23)
