AGENCY TESTIMONY
Concerns about changes to fire suppression piping work definitions
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The DOB expresses concerns about proposed changes to the definition of fire suppression piping work in Admin Code Section 28-401.3.
- The 2022 construction code revision project clarified distinctions between plumbing work and fire suppression piping work
- The department opposes the deletion of a sentence that helps maintain this distinction
- The DOB argues that removing this distinction would create confusion rather than provide clarity
- The department emphasizes the importance of maintaining separate scopes of work for licensed master plumbers and master fire suppression piping contractors
Constadino 'Gus' Sirakis
0:23:59
The definition of fire suppression piping work admin code section 28 dash 401.3.
0:24:05
During the 2022 construction code revision project, industry stakeholder groups sought clarification regarding what constitutes plumbing work and what constitutes fire suppression piping work.
0:24:15
Changes were made to provide the clarification including the addition of the sentence now proposed for deletion The department believes the deletion of the sentence would create confusion rather than provide clarity.
0:24:28
Certain sprinkler work may be performed by either a licensed master plumber or a master fire suppression piping contractor.
0:24:34
However, only a licensed master plumber can perform the related work on the domestic water piping.
0:24:40
If supplied by domestic water, only a licensed master plumber can perform the initial takeoff.
0:24:45
Therefore, fire suppression work should not include plumbing work.
0:24:50
The sentence that is proposed to be deleted must be maintained in order to maintain that distinction and separation between the discrete scopes of work and experience.
0:25:00
Plumbing and fire suppression piping contractor license board.
