No. 36250 (5-year Review): Rule R710-7. Concerns Servicing Automatic Fire Suppression Systems

DAR File No.: 36250
Filed: 05/21/2012 11:53:43 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 statutory oversight of those technicians that service automatic fire suppression systems has been in effect in the State of Utah since the early 1990s. Section 53-7-216 is the specific statutory section that authorizes the oversight of these hood systems. Section 53-7-204 is the statute that authorizes the Utah Fire Prevention Board to regulate the servicing of automatic fire suppression hood systems in the interest of safeguarding lives and property.

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

There have been no written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this administrative rule. The Utah Fire Prevention Board takes great effort to make sure all that are affected by a proposed rule amendment are informed before the completion of the rule filing. The Board takes great effort to work out all concerns before the administrative rule is sent to the Division of Administrative Rules for filing.

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

The servicing of automatic fire suppression hood systems has been regulated in the State of Utah for the last 20 years and should continue for the next 5 years. An automatic fire suppression hood system is the only line of defense to suppress a fire in the hood system over commercial cooking systems. If a fire occurs in the fan and exhaust system above a commercial cooking system, and there is no built in suppression system to stop the fire in that hood system, there is a real possibility to have major fire damage to the occupancy. Hood systems extend up through the attic and it is well known that if a fire vents into an open attic it is almost impossible to suppress. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

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

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Brent Halladay at the above address, by phone at 801-284-6352, by FAX at 801-284-6351, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Brent Halladay, State Fire Marshal

Effective:

05/21/2012

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