Mike, Have you asked them to provide a code reference? An AHJ can not legally come up with their own "Because I Said So" code. I suggest all contractors to request a code reference when there is a question on scope of authority. If the AHJ can't provide a reference, then what right will they have to issue a correction notice or citation for failure to comply? I know about the whole issue of not wanting to tick off the AHJ because it can hurt other projects but really, request a code reference if they haven't provided one. Our saying is, "If you write, you must cite."
That said, I don't know of any text within the IFC that would allow this request to be made. IFC 901.6.2 allows AHJs to request copies of test reports but that's a different subject. The only other thing I'm aware of that's close is out of NFPA 72, Section 10.2.2.2 regarding the responsibility of testing the system. The section allows the owner to delegate the responsibility for testing as long as it's done under a written contract and the AHJ can request it. NFPA 25 has similar language but it's not as strong. David M. Smith, Deputy Fire Marshal Vancouver Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office 900 W. Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98660 360-759-4408 Phone 360-418-5619 Pager -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:04 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Plans Examiner rights to customer contracts In a certain southern California city a sprinkler contractor fills out an application to install a system. On that application the job valuation must be included. The valuation is used by the city to determine the fees for that particular job. The plans examiner is now requiring the contractors to submit a copy of the contract between the contractor and their customer (I assume to verify valuation) before he will release the approved plans. Is that legal, can he require that? Mike _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
