Incorrect 13 install makes inspection moot? 2

[ContractorDave]

Attached is a pic a lot of you have probably seen variations of: obstructions that are built into the building by poor design. I understand the odd pendant light fixture obstruction infraction. But not this. I have seen this time and again, whether it's in kitchens above the cupboards, or in closets. My question is to the inspectors out there (as I know all you FPE's will be suitably aghast already), if you walk into an occupied building and come across multiple instances of this, what is the proper course of action? The system is not installed correctly. Do you A) say sorry you cannot do the inspection? B) Do the inspection and check off the appropriate box indicating obstructions exist and mention it to the owners rep? At what point during the course of an inspection where you come across multiple installation violations do you simply say a proper inspection cannot be done?

Regards
Dave

 

[FFP1]

I would be willing to bet that 95% of the fire inspectors in America are not even aware of the OS&Y valve requirement within 50 ft. of the suction side of a fire pump; however, 100% of the fire inspectors should be capable of asking if there have been any significant changes/alterations since the most recent inspection AND they should definitely document these facts on the inspection form when identified.

The fact that many fire departments and/or the AHJ does not follow up and evaluate the alteration/changes after they recieve the inspection report in the mail (or by email) is a completely different topic for another day possibly!

 

[ContractorDave]

Yet another good post FPP! thx.

I have another 25 question of sorts but is OT here so I'll post a new thread.

Regards
Dave