The Legislature has passed a new law requiring automatic fire sprinkler systems and automatic fire alarm systems in various school construction projects. The law is known as the Green Oaks Family Academy Elementary School Fire Protection Act (SB 575). This Act is effective on July 1, 2002 and the Division of the State Architect (DSA) began implementation as of this date. The purpose for posting DSA's implementation policy and related documents is to answer questions about when automatic fire sprinkler or automatic fire alarm systems are required, what is required, and how compliance can be achieved. The following documents are intended to guide the school district and their designers in preparing school facilitity plans to be submitted to DSA on and after July 1, 2002. Questions concerning implementation of SB 575 may be sent by e-mail to David E. Casey, Chief Fire and Life Safety Officer, at david.casey@dgs.ca.gov |
