Department of Public Safety

Life Safety System Impairment Program

The Life Safety System Impairment Program has been developed in order to track and communicate life safety system shutdowns and impairments to fire protection (sprinkler systems) and fire alarm systems. The Fire Safety Office reviews and approves impairment requests on a case by case basis. Hot work is generally not allowed to occur in the same area affected by an impairment.

The Life Safety System Impairment Program has been developed in order to track and communicate life safety system shutdowns and impairments to fire protection (sprinkler systems) and fire alarm systems. The Fire Safety Office reviews and approves impairment requests on a case by case basis. Planned impairments requests shall be submitted at least 2 business days in advance. Hot work is generally not allowed to occur in the same area affected by an impairment. 

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