Where should the original copy be kept after installation?

• A. At the installation site
• B. At the installing company's headquarters
• C. In the owner's file
• D. With the insurance carrier

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the official record of the installed system needs to be readily accessible where the system is and where it will be used—the building itself. Keeping the original copy at the installation site ensures that inspectors, facility staff, and any future technicians can immediately verify the exact installation details, components, and approvals during inspections or when any work is done on the system. This on-site copy acts as the authoritative reference for the building’s fire protection features.

Storing the original at the installing company’s headquarters, in the owner's file, or with the insurance carrier creates delays or makes access more difficult during inspections or maintenance. Those locations aren’t as readily available to the on-site team or the authority having jurisdiction when verification is needed.