Section 251.100  Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression Systems

a)         Pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems shall be installed, maintained, repaired, recharged, serviced, inspected and replaced by a Class 2K licensed fire equipment employee of a Class B licensed fire equipment distributor, except as otherwise specified in this Section.

b)         Pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems shall be installed, maintained, repaired, recharged, serviced, inspected and replaced by a Class 2I licensed fire equipment employee of a Class B licensed fire equipment distributor, except as otherwise specified in this Section.

c)         Class 1 licensed fire equipment employees of a Class A licensed fire equipment distributor may perform recharging functions enumerated in Section 251.90(e) on pre-engineered fire suppression systems.

d)         Pre-engineered fire suppression systems that are pre-piped in a hood and duct or other modular assembly and shipped to a location in Illinois shall be completed and certified by a Class 2K licensed fire equipment employee of a Class B licensed fire equipment distributor for kitchen systems or a Class 2I licensed fire equipment employee of a Class B licensed fire equipment distributor for industrial systems.

e)         Pre-engineered fire suppression systems shall be installed, maintained, repaired, recharged, hydrostatic tested, serviced, inspected and replaced in accordance with NFPA 96, 17 and 17A and any other applicable standards incorporated by reference in Section 251.25.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 16058, effective October 26, 2023)