2006 Alabama Code - Section 34-33-1 — Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed in this section:

(1) FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR. An individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture engaged in the business of installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of fire protection sprinkler systems. This does not include local building officials, fire inspectors, or insurance inspectors when acting in their official capacity.

(2) CERTIFIED FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR. A fire protection sprinkler contractor who has qualified and received a permit from the State Fire Marshal.

(3) CERTIFICATE HOLDER. An individual who is listed on the State Fire Marshal's permit as the responsible managing owner, partner, officer or employee who is actively in charge of the work of the certified fire protection sprinkler contractor.

(4) STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S PERMIT. The form issued by the State Fire Marshal to a fire protection sprinkler contractor upon application being approved and fee paid. The permit shall be issued in the name of the fire protection sprinkler contractor, with the name of the certificate holder noted thereon.

(5) FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM. A system of overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. The system is supplied from a reliable, constant and sufficient water supply, such as a gravity tank, fire pump, reservoir or pressure tank, and/or connection by underground piping to a city main. The portion of the sprinkler system above ground is considered the fire protection sprinkler system for purposes of this chapter, and is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure, or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern. The system includes a controlling valve and device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area. Fire protection sprinkler systems shall include the following types: Wet-pipe systems, dry-pipe systems, pre-action systems, deluge systems, combined dry-pipe and pre-action systems, antifreeze systems, and circulating closed loop systems, all as defined in National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, latest edition, or National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, latest edition.

(Acts 1982, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 82-774, p. 271, §1; Acts 1984, No. 84-250, p. 399, §1; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 88-919, p. 515 §1.)