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2015 MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CODE 497 APPENDIX I FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS—NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. SECTION I101 NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS I101.1 General. This appendix is intended to identify condi- tions that can occur when fire protection systems are not properly maintained or components have been damaged. This appendix is not intended to provide comprehensive inspec- tion, testing and maintenance requirements, which are found in NFPA 10, 25 and 72. Rather, its intent is to identify prob- lems that are readily observable during fire inspections. I101.2 Noncompliant conditions requiring component replacement. The following conditions shall be deemed non- compliant and shall cause the related component(s) to be replaced to comply with the provisions of this code: 1. Sprinkler heads having any of the following conditions: 1.1. Signs of leakage; 1.2. Paint or other ornamentation that is not factory applied; 1.3. Evidence of corrosion including, but not limited to, discoloration or rust; 1.4. Deformation or damage of any part; 1.5. Improper orientation of sprinkler head; 1.6. Empty glass bulb; 1.7. Sprinkler heads manufactured prior to 1920; 1.8. Replacement sprinkler heads that do not match existing sprinkler heads in orifice size, K-factor temperature rating, coating or deflector type; or 1.9. Sprinkler heads for the protection of cooking equipment that have not been replaced within one year. 2. Water pressure and air pressure gauges that have been installed for more than five years and have not been tested to within 3 percent accuracy. I101.3 Noncompliant conditions requiring component repair or replacement. The following shall be deemed non- compliant conditions and shall cause the related compo- nent(s) to be repaired or replaced to comply with the provisions of this code: 1. Sprinkler and standpipe system piping and fittings hav- ing any of the following conditions: 1.1. Signs of leakage; 1.2. Evidence of corrosion; 1.3. Misalignment; or 1.4. Mechanical damage. 2. Sprinkler piping support having any of the following conditions: 2.1. Materials resting on or hung from sprinkler pip- ing; 2.2. Damaged or loose hangers or braces. 3. Class II and Class III standpipe systems having any of the following conditions: 3.1. No hose or nozzle, where required; 3.2. Hose threads incompatible with fire department hose threads; 3.3. Hose connection cap missing; 3.4. Mildew, cuts, abrasions and deterioration evi- dent; 3.5. Coupling damaged; 3.6. Gaskets missing or deteriorated; or 3.7. Nozzle missing or obstructed. 4. Hose racks and cabinets having any of the following conditions: 4.1. Difficult to operate or damaged; 4.2. Hose improperly racked or rolled; 4.3. Inability of rack to swing 90 degrees (1.57 rad) out of the cabinet; 4.4. Cabinet locked, except as permitted by this code; 4.5. Cabinet door will not fully open; or 4.6. Door glazing cracked or broken. 5. Portable fire extinguishers having any of the following conditions: 5.1. Broken seal or tamper indicator; 5.2. Expired maintenance tag; 5.3. Pressure gauge indicator in “red”; 5.4. Signs of leakage or corrosion; 5.5. Mechanical damage, denting or abrasion of tank; 5.6. Presence of repairs such as welding, soldering or brazing; 5.7. Damaged threads; or 5.8. Damaged hose assembly, couplings or swivel joints. Copyright © 2016 ICC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by James Lee on Dec 14, 2016 8:21:27 AM pursuant to License Agreement with ICC. No further reproduction or distribution authorized. ANY UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER.