No. 40837 (5-year Review): Rule R710-11. Fire Alarm System Inspecting and Testing

DAR File No.: 40837
Filed: 09/28/2016 11:19:06 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Utah Fire Prevention Board is created within the division under Section 53-7-203. The board is required under Subsection 53-7-204(1)(b) to make rules to establish standards for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property against fire.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received concerning this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Fire alarm systems and the maintenance and inspection of fire alarm systems are integral to ensuring life safety. The rule outlines the requirements to obtain a certificate of registration for the purposes of inspecting and testing fire alarm systems, standards and procedural requirements for the purposes of servicing fire alarm systems, and adjudicative proceedings. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Safety
Fire MarshalRoom 302
5272 S COLLEGE DR
MURRAY, UT 84123-2611

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Ted Black at the above address, by phone at 801-284-6352, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Kim Gibb at the above address, by phone at 801-556-8198, by FAX at 801-964-4482, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

09/28/2016

Authorized by:

Coy Porter, State Fire Marshal

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