106.2 Existing Nonrequired Safeguards

Whenever or wherever any nonrequired device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other feature is provided, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or other feature shall, thereafter, be continuously maintained in accordance with this code and applicable referenced standards or shall be removed in its entirety.

Exception: Nonrequired devices, equipment and systems are permitted to be removed or disabled as provided herein.

1. Nonrequired devices, equipment and systems are permitted to be removed in entirety;
2. Nonrequired devices, equipment and systems are permitted to be disabled, provided that all visible elements are removed;
3. Electrically charged devices, equipment and systems are permitted to be disabled, provided they are disconnected from power sources and all visible elements are labeled as not being energized; and
4. Nonrequired fire protection systems are permitted to be disabled, provided that sprinkler heads, exposed valves, fire department connections, initiating and notification devices and similar equipment are removed, and any remaining visible components are labeled as not being in service.