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fusible-link-type automatic door-closing devices are permitted if the fusible link rating does not exceed 135° F(57° C). Section 807.4.3.2 and Section 807.4.4.2, shall each be amended to add the following exception: Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area. Section 901.5, Installation acceptance testing, shall be amended to read as follows: Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service mains and all other fire protection systems and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the Fire Code Official. The Fire Code Official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. All required tests shall be conducted by and at the expense of the owner or his representative. The Fire Department shall not be held responsible for any damages incurred in such test. Where it is required that the Fire Department witness any such test, such test shall be scheduled with a minimum of 48 hour notice to the Fire Code Official or his representative. Section 901.6.1, Standards, shall be amended by adding Section 901.6.1.1, Standpipe Testing, to read as follows: Building owners/managers must utilize a licensed fire protection contractor to test and certify standpipe systems. In addition to the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25 applying to standpipe systems, the following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is required every 5 years: 1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be hydrostatically tested for all FDC's on any type of standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance with NFPA 25 requirements for the different types of standpipe systems. 18 a UUCU7G