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Section 1003.3.1 is mended to the Uniform Fire Code to read as follows: Section 1003.3.1 Where required. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically monitored as follows: 1. All fire protection and fire alarm systems shall be supervised to a Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Central Station Service. Valve monitoring, water-flow alarm(s), FM 200 system(s), and trouble signal(s) etc. shall be distinctly differera and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Central Station Service as specified in NFPA 72-1996 Edition. 2. All Fire alarm system(s) alarm initiation and signaling shall comply with the provisions in Uniform f.ire Code Section 1007.3.3.3. Valve monitoring and water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different anti shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote station or proprietary monitoring station as defined by national standards. or, when approved by the building official with the concurrence of the chief of the fire deparmaent, sound an audible signal at a constantly artended location. · 20.24,150 UFC Section 1007.2.1.3 amended-Fire Alarm Company Pe,~u;.t and Oualifications. UFC Section 1007.2.1.3 is added to the Uniform Fire Code to read: Section 1007.2.1.3 1. No person(s) may install or service any fire alarm system or automatic ~m extinguishing system unless they have received a permit to conduct such activity under the provisions of this section. 2. To receive a permit, each person(s) must submit an application and permit fee to the Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department. The permit shall be issued when the Department determines that: (a) The applicant has proper equipment and is sufficiently qualified to perform installation and servicing of fire alarm systems. (b) The applicant meets the National Alarm Code (NFPA 72-1996 Ed.) requirements for the installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of Central Station Service fire alarm systems. The Fire Prevention Bureau may grant exemptlona from such requirements where it determines that an exemption is necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare.