5609.6.2 Out of service.
FC § 5609.6.2
Fire protection devices, equipment or systems shall not be placed out of service for a special effects display without department approval. When the conduct of a special effects display requires that a fire protection device, equipment or system be placed out of service to avoid a false alarm: 1. The fire alarm system, emergency alarm system or other fire protection system shall not be placed out of service except upon a written application to the department and department approval conditioned on alternative fire safety measures. Where it is anticipated that special effects displays will require any fire protection system to be placed out of service for an entire floor, or any fire protection device, equipment or system to be placed out of service on a regular basis, the owner shall file an application with the department to modify the fire protection system to minimize the number of system components that would need to be placed out of service to avoid false alarms caused by the special effects display.
2.Individual initiating devices, such as smoke or heat detectors, not to exceed 1,000 square feet of coverage, may be placed out of service on a limited basis when authorized by the special effects permit. The out-of-service procedures, as set forth in FC Chapter 9, shall be observed. The impairment coordinator shall ensure that such devices are returned to normal operating condition upon completion of the special effects display or as soon as the likelihood of a false alarm has passed.
