TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS
CHAPTER 9-2500. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WORKERS
§9-2501. Definitions.
(1) Contractor. A person that offers to undertake the
installation, alteration, repair, testing, servicing, maintenance, inspection
and/or certification of fire suppression systems, or any part of such
systems.
(2) Fire Prevention Code. Subcode F of the Building
Construction and Occupancy Code (Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code) and the
regulations adopted thereunder.
(3) Fire Suppression System. An
automatic or manual system designed to protect occupants and/or buildings or
structures from fire. Such systems include, but are not limited to, water
sprinkler, water spray, foam-water, foam-water spray, carbon dioxide, foam
extinguishing, dry chemical, wet chemical, halogenated and other chemical
systems used for fire protection. Such systems also include the supply mains,
yard hydrants, standpipes and hose connections to sprinkler systems.
Additionally, tank heaters, air lines and thermal systems used in connection
with sprinklers, tanks and pumps dedicated for fire suppression use are
included.
(4) Fire Suppression System Certificate. A Certificate I or
Certificate II issued under the Fire Prevention Code.
(5) Registered
Fire Suppression System Apprenticeship Program. A program of apprenticeship
training registered with the United States Department of Labor or a State
Apprenticeship Council involving at least 8,000 hours of documented practical
experience in the installation or maintenance of fire suppression systems and at
least 800 hours of classroom, shop or related instruction in the fire
suppression system trade.
(6) Work On A Fire Suppression System. The
layout, on-site fabrication, testing, inspection, certification, work and
practice concerning the construction, installation, alteration, extension,
removal, repair, servicing, maintenance or renovation of fire suppression
systems.