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<section number="11-289" name="Protection of hood and duct ventilation systems and related commercial cooking appliances" law="code" slug="sec-11-289" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_11FISA_DIV4FIPRCO_S11-289PRHODUVESYRECOCOAP">
  <level label="a">
    <text>Generally. All occupancies containing cooking equipment in commercial, industrial, institutional, assembly, and similar cooking applications, other than installations for residential use, shall:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Have hoods, ducts, and grease removal equipment installed in conformance with this Division and other applicable provisions of this County Code; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Have installed and maintain an automatic fire extinguishing system approved by the Fire Chief or authorized representative.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>Installation of automatic fire extinguishing systems. The system shall be installed by a contractor who has been certified by the manufacturer as competent to install the equipment. Such certification shall be available to the Fire Chief or authorized representative.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>Plans and specifications. Working plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Fire Chief or authorized representative for review and approval prior to installation. The plans shall include:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>A diagram of the area and equipment to be protected, including the dimensions of the hood and duct and all surfaces and appliances;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Manufacturer and model number of the system or systems proposed; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>A diagram of system piping and all component parts, including:</text>
      <level label="A">
        <text>Size and length of piping and pipe schedule;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="B">
        <text>Size and number of elbows and tees;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="C">
        <text>Model numbers and location of nozzles;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="D">
        <text>Location and temperature of fusible links;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="E">
        <text>Location of system canister;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="F">
        <text>Location of manual means of activation; and</text>
      </level>
      <level label="G">
        <text>Location and identity of any auxiliary equipment including gas and power (electric) shutoffs.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>Installation manual provided. At least one (1) current manufacturer's installation manual shall be provided to the Fire Chief for each system installed.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="e">
    <text>Change from approved plans. Where field conditions necessitate change from the approved plans, the Fire Chief or authorized representative shall be consulted.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="f">
    <text>Inspection.</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>A final inspection of the installed system shall be made by the Fire Chief or authorized representative, which shall include witnessing of a test of the automatic and manual operating devices.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>The Fire Chief or authorized representative shall be notified twenty-four (24) hours prior to the test.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Extinguishing systems shall be inspected at intervals required by the Fire Chief or authorized representative.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>The periodic inspection required in paragraph (3), above, shall be accomplished by a licensed fire extinguisher dealer or representative. Said inspection shall generate, on a form approved by the Fire Chief or authorized representative, a report on the condition of the system. The report shall be signed by this inspector and shall be forwarded to the Office of the Fire Marshal within five (5) days after inspection or servicing.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="g">
    <text>Cleaning. All ducts, hoods, and grease collection equipment shall be cleaned not less than four (4) times a year.</text>
  </level>
</section>
