[Amended 12-3-2002 by L.L. No. 33-2002; 4-19-2005 by L.L. No.
9-2005; 12-5-2006 by L.L. No. 50-2006; 3-4-2008 by L.L. No. 8-2008; 2-1-2011 by L.L. No. 3-2011; 9-18-2012 by L.L. No. 23-2012; 6-7-2016 by L.L. No. 18-2016; 8-21-2018 by L.L. No.
16-2018; 9-8-2021 by L.L. No. 8-2021; 9-6-2023 by L.L. No. 19-2023]
A. Installation permits.
(1) Application for the installation, modification or removal of any fire-prevention system, including but not limited to fire alarm system, fire and smoke detecting system, fire sprinkler system, fixed-pipe dry or wet chemical extinguishing system or vent system for the removal of hazardous or grease-laden vapors, new building construction plans or existing building alteration plans, shall be made to the Fire Marshal on forms provided by the Town Fire Marshal. Such forms shall be in accordance with §
231-8D(1) and contain information as may be reasonably required by the Fire Marshal to establish compliance with the applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
(2) Fees required by this subsection shall include the review of requisite
plans and not more than two compliance inspections. If additional
inspections are necessary due to inaccurate submissions, improper
installation or defective equipment, an additional fee, equal to the
original application fee, shall be required, which shall entitle the
permittee to not more than two additional inspections.
(3) Installation permits shall be valid for 12 months following the date
of issue.
(4) A permit shall be obtained from the Town of Riverhead Fire Marshal
for the installation, addition, modification or repair to a fire service
main system and fire sprinkler service mains. A permit is not required
for annual testing, inspection and maintenance of existing systems.
(a)
A permit under this subsection shall be required for the installation
of:
[1]
Private fire service main systems.
[2]
Fire sprinkler service systems (from the fire service main to
the base of the fire sprinkler riser).
B. Operational permits.
(1) Application for any operational fire-prevention permits shall be made to the Fire Marshal on forms provided by the Town Fire Marshal. Such forms shall be in accordance with §
231-8D(1) and contain information as may be reasonably required by the Fire Marshal or CEO to establish compliance with the applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
(2) Operational permits will remain valid indefinitely, provided that the permit holder allows an annual inspection, or triennial inspection pursuant to Article
XXV, and corrects all violations observed therein, pays the annual fee, and meets all other provisions of this chapter.
C. Installation and operational fire-prevention permit fees shall be
established by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Riverhead.
The issuance of any permit, issuance of any certificate of completion
or the performance of any inspection shall not subject the Town of
Riverhead, any Fire District or Fire Department therein, or any officers
or employees thereof to any liability for any damage to persons or
property.
The Fire Marshal or CEO shall inspect all buildings as permitted
pursuant to Article 18 of the Executive Law of the State of New York
to determine the appropriate fire alarm devices or extinguishing appliances
which shall be required in order to comply with the New York State
Code.