Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the Indiana Fire Code and applicable referenced standards.
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall not be considered alternatives for the purposes of exceptions or reductions allowed by other requirements of the Indiana Fire Code.
Alternative Systems
Wet Chemical Systems
Wet chemical extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 17A and their listing.
Dry Chemical Systems
Dry chemical extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 17 and their listing.
Foam Systems
Foam-extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 11, NFPA 11A and NFPA 16 and their listing.
Carbon Dioxide Systems
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 12 and their listing.
Halon Systems
Halogenated extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 12A and their listing.
Clean Agent Systems
Clean agent fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 2001 and their listing.