City Code

Section 625 - Fire Protection Systems

625.01 Definition of Fire Protection System. Approved devices, equipment and systems or combinations of systems used to detect a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire or any combination thereof.

625.02 Codes and Standards. All fire protection systems shall be installed in full compliance with applicable provisions of this Code including the Building Code, Fire Code and other national standards.

625.03 Permits Required. Permits are required for the construction of Fire Protection Systems as set forth in Sections 105.7.1, 105.7.4, 105.7.5, and 105.7.12 of the MSFC. Each person, shall make application to the Fire Prevention Bureau for a permit for that purpose and shall furnish a full description of the work together with such plans and specifications as may be required by the Fire Prevention Bureau. The application shall be on forms provided by the Fire Prevention Bureau.

625.04 Fees.

Subd. 1 Fees. Permit fees authorized by the MSFC and Chapter 6 of this code shall be in the amounts set forth in Section 185 of this Code.

Subd. 2 Other Permit Related Fees. Re-inspection fees, inspections outside normal business hours, inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated and fees for additional plan review required by loss, changes, additions or revisions to plans shall be in the amounts set forth in Section 185 of this Code.

Subd. 3 Investigation Fee. If work for which a permit is required by the code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for the work. An investigation fee shall be collected and is in addition to the required permit fees. The investigation fee shall be equal to the permit fee.

Subd. 4 Outside Consultant Fees. Plan review, inspections and/or consultation fees for outside consultants may be collected and shall comprise the actual costs to the City.

625.05 Inspection. All fire protection systems installed under permit shall be inspected by the Fire Prevention Bureau or by a special inspector designated by the Building Official. Inspection shall be made during installation and before closure or concealment. A final inspection and full operating test, with test results satisfactory to the Building Official and Fire Prevention Bureau personnel, shall be made before approval of the system will be given by the City.
 

History: Ord 645 adopted 10-26-83; Ord 2004-6, 4-7-04, Ord 2007-15, 07-17-07