Fire detection and employee alarm systems.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 7, 1981

Lee Palmer, C.S.P
Manager, Field Safety Services
Wausau Insurance Companies
1040 Woodcock Road
Box 20534
Orlando, Florida 32814

Dear Mr. Palmer:

This is in response to your letter to our Tampa Area Office concerning fire detection and employee alarm systems, 29 CFR 1910.164 and 29 CFR 1910.165.

A fire detection system, as defined in 1910.164, is installed only if it is required by a particular OSHA standard, for example, 29 CFR 1910.160(b)(13).

Annual inspection of the fixed extinguishing system.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 6, 1981

Mr. Gerald M. Brown
Sgt., Plant Security
Cadillac Motor - GMC
2860 Clark Street
Detroit, Michigan 48232

Dear Mr. Brown:

This is in response to your recent letter requesting clarification of 29 CFR 1910.160(b)(6) and (b)(10). Your letter addressed to Mr. Michael B. Moore was forwarded to this office for response.

Fire Protection

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    45:60711-12
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Fixed extinguishing systems, general; Revised.

Fire Protection

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    38:19030
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Abstract Only

Fire Protection

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  • Fed Register #:
    43:60048
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Abstract:
Fixed extinguishing systems, general.