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What is NYC BC § 903.6.5?

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This section requires certification of completion for painting of sprinkler and standpipe systems not subject to special inspection. A licensed master plumber, fire suppression piping contractor, registered design professional, or certified individual must complete this certification. The documentation must be maintained on-site for inspection by the department and the Fire Department. Applies to building owners with such systems.

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903.6.5 Certification of completion of system painting.

BC § 903.6.5

For all buildings where sprinkler and combination sprinkler and standpipe systems are not subject to a special inspection pursuant to Section 1705.2.9 of this code, a licensed master plumber, licensed master fire suppression piping contractor, registered design professional or an individual holding an appropriate certificate of fitness from the Fire Department for the operation and/or maintenance of such system shall certify on forms provided by the department that all required painting has been completed in accordance with Section 903.6. Such certification shall be maintained on the premises and made available for inspection by the department and the Fire Department.

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