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Home My WebLink AboutRE 562 Alpha Technologies - Working without permit at 8200 Stockdale HighwayJohn, The definition of a fire alarm system as stated in title 24 2019 California Fire Code is “FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A system or portion of a combination system consisting of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals.” The cell communicator is by definition a part of the fire alarm system. Alpha changed 7 cell communicators at 8200 Stockdale. A permit for each building is required. Thank you, Luke Preece Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer Bakersfield Fire Department email: lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> web: www.bakersfieldfire.us <http://www.bakersfieldfire.us/> phone: 661-326-3659 <https://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldFire/> <https://www.instagram.com/bakersfield.fire.department/> <https://twitter.com/BKFcityfire> <https://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldCalifornia/> <http://www.youtube.com/c/CityofBakersfieldCA> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-bakersfield/> From: John Heath Jr <jheath@alphatechas.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 5:00 PM To: Luke Preece <lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> Cc: Shane Gardner <sgardner@bakersfieldfire.us>; Ernie Medina <emedina@bakersfieldfire.us> Subject: Re: 562 Alpha Technologies - Working without permit at 8200 Stockdale Highway Hello Luke, I found the definitions for Fire Alarm & Detection System but I can not find the code definition for "Related Equipment" as set forth in the Bakersfield Municipal code. Can you provide the Section number and the definition for "Related Equipment"? Bakersfield Municipal Code - 15.65.100 Section 105.7.7 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment Best Regards, John Heath Jr. Founder & CEO, NICET-IV 4103 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, California 93308 O: (661) 834.TECH (8324) C: (661) 319.6382 jheath@AlphaTechAS.com <mailto:jheath@alphatechas.com> AlphaTechAS.com <http://alphatechas.com/> 834TECH.com <http://alphatechas.com/> AlphaFireAlarm.com <http://alphatechas.com/> ACO# 7164, UL #UUFX.S36206 Cali – Lic. C7, C10 #986638 <https://mailtrack.io/?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 08/30/22, 04:58:50 PM On Fri, Aug 26, 2022 at 8:15 AM Luke Preece <lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> > wrote: John, Ernie has stated that he has never told any contractor that they do not need to pull a permit when making modifications to fire alarm systems. We are requesting you provide any emails or written correspondence which corroborate your statement below. Here are the fire code references. 2019 California Fire Code - 901.3 Modifications. Persons shall not remove or modify any fire protection system installed or maintained under the provisions of this code or the California Fire Code without approval by the building official. Bakersfield Municipal Code - 15.65.100 Section 105.7.7 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment—Amended. 105.7.7 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. The fire code official shall require an approved fire alarm and detection system be installed in any occupancy with an occupant load of three hundred or more as an “other requirement” pursuant to Section 907.2 of this code. Permits are required for all 7 buildings at 8200 Stockdale hwy. Thank you, Luke Preece Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer Bakersfield Fire Department email: lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> web: www.bakersfieldfire.us <http://www.bakersfieldfire.us/> phone: 661-326-3659 <https://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldFire/> <https://www.instagram.com/bakersfield.fire.department/> <https://twitter.com/BKFcityfire> <https://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldCalifornia/> <http://www.youtube.com/c/CityofBakersfieldCA> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-bakersfield/> From: John Heath Jr <jheath@alphatechas.com <mailto:jheath@alphatechas.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 5:59 PM To: Luke Preece <lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> > Cc: Shane Gardner <sgardner@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:sgardner@bakersfieldfire.us> >; Ernie Medina <emedina@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:emedina@bakersfieldfire.us> > Subject: Re: 562 Alpha Technologies - Working without permit at 8200 Stockdale Highway Luke, I was not confused. I asked this question and got an answer before you got a badge. I called Ernie back in January 2020 right after the CAFAA and asked the question "Do we have to pull a permit if we change communication devices?" Ernie said "Only time a permit needs to be pulled is if you change the communication pathway types. Like... from POT's to cellular or Cellular to 2-way Radio, that is two different type of pathways." As a Contractor trying to say up with all of the different ordinances, we have to ask questions. That is why I asked the AHJ (Ernie) for the proper procedure and that's what I was told. Now, that I was told differently we will do as requested. Furthermore can you please provide us with the code section or ordinances section that backs up this new request? We are always striving to be better than we were yesterday. Best Regards, John Heath Jr. Founder & CEO, NICET-IV 4103 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, California 93308 O: (661) 834.TECH (8324) C: (661) 319.6382 jheath@AlphaTechAS.com <mailto:jheath@alphatechas.com> AlphaTechAS.com <http://alphatechas.com/> 834TECH.com <http://alphatechas.com/> AlphaFireAlarm.com <http://alphatechas.com/> ACO# 7164, UL #UUFX.S36206 Cali – Lic. C7, C10 #986638 <https://mailtrack.io/?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 08/24/22, 05:56:58 PM On Wed, Aug 24, 2022 at 3:29 PM Luke Preece <lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> > wrote: John, Regarding the cell unit changes to the 7 buildings at 8200 Stockdale the Bakersfield Fire Department was notifying you as a courtesy. We understand that you were confused which is why we reached out instead of moving forward with issuing fines for working without permit. If you would please pull permits for all buildings modified. BFD will need to test and confirm the new cell communicators. Thank you, Luke Preece Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer Bakersfield Fire Department email: lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> web: www.bakersfieldfire.us <http://www.bakersfieldfire.us/> phone: 661-326-3659 <https://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldFire/> <https://www.instagram.com/bakersfield.fire.department/> <https://twitter.com/BKFcityfire> <https://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldCalifornia/> <http://www.youtube.com/c/CityofBakersfieldCA> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-bakersfield/> From: John Heath Jr <jheath@alphatechas.com <mailto:jheath@alphatechas.com> > Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 8:58 AM To: Luke Preece <lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> > Cc: Projects <Projects@alphatechas.com <mailto:Projects@alphatechas.com> >; Shane Gardner <sgardner@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:sgardner@bakersfieldfire.us> > Subject: Re: 562 Alpha Technologies - Working without permit at 8200 Stockdale Highway Good morning, after our conference call, I was under the impression this inquiry was over. From that day moving forward if something was not "Same Manufacture" then a permit needed to be pulled. Best Regards, John Heath Jr. Founder & CEO, NICET-IV 4103 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, California 93308 O: (661) 834.TECH (8324) C: (661) 319.6382 jheath@AlphaTechAS.com <mailto:jheath@alphatechas.com> AlphaTechAS.com <http://alphatechas.com/> 834TECH.com <http://alphatechas.com/> AlphaFireAlarm.com <http://alphatechas.com/> ACO# 7164, UL #UUFX.S36206 Cali – Lic. C7, C10 #986638 <https://mailtrack.io/?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 08/19/22, 08:50:06 AM On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 8:25 AM Luke Preece <lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us <mailto:lpreece@bakersfieldfire.us> > wrote: John, I am following up on the cell units added without permit for the following buildings at 8200 Stockdale. Summary of issues found on 7/19/2022 8200 Stockdale, Buildings A, B, C, D and K – Fire alarm cell communicators changed without permit in 5 buildings 8200 Stockdale Buildings H and M – Fire alarm cell communicators changed while I was on site so the buildings would not require fire watch. Notified John Heath with Alpha Technologies that he would need to pull a permit after the install. I do not show any records of permit applications being submitted for these 7 buildings. Please provide an update. 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