NOTE: Since some states require that persons
performing the installation of Fire Alarm Systems be
NICET certified, the number of certified NICET Fire
Alarm technicians will vary from state to state.
The actual number of NICET certified technicians
should be checked with the state fire marshal. If
the availability of NICET technicians is a problem,
delete all references to NICET.
NICET level 4 Fire Alarm Technicians should be
required for hospitals and large complex systems.
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1.3.7.1
Engineer and Technician
a. Registered Professional Engineer with verification of experience
and at least 4 years of current experience in the design of the fire
protection and detection systems.
b. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
(NICET) qualifications as an engineering technician in fire alarm
systems program with verification of experience and current NICET
certificate.
c. The Registered Professional Engineer may perform all required items
under this specification. The NICET Fire Alarm Technician shall
perform only the items allowed by the specific category of
certification held.
1.3.7.2
Installer
The installing Contractor shall provide the following: [NICET Fire Alarm
Technicians to perform the installation of the system. A NICET Level [3]
[4] Fire Alarm Technician shall supervise the installation of the fire
alarm system. NICET Level 2 or higher Fire Alarm Technician shall install
and terminate fire alarm devices, cabinets and panels. An electrician or
NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Technician shall install conduit for the fire
alarm system.] [Fire Alarm Technicians to perform the installation of the
system. A Fire Alarm Technician with a minimum of 4 years of experience
shall perform/supervise the installation of the fire alarm system. Fire
Alarm Technicians with a minimum of 2 years of experience shall be utilized
to assist in the installation and terminate fire alarm devices, cabinets
and panels. An electrician shall be allowed to install wire or cable and
to install conduit for the fire alarm system.] The Fire Alarm technicians
installing the equipment shall be factory trained in the installation,
adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on
the drawings.
1.3.7.3
Design Services
Installations requiring designs or modifications of fire detection, fire
alarm, or fire suppression systems shall require the services and review of
a qualified fire protection engineer. For the purposes of meeting this
requirement, a qualified fire protection engineer is defined as an
individual meeting one of the following conditions:
a. An engineer having a Bachelor of Science or Masters of Science
Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university
engineering program, plus a minimum of 2 years' work experience in fire
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