[Adopted 12-15-2009 by Ord. No. 1054 as Secs. 9-2-1 through 9-2-3 and
9-2-5 through 9-2-13 of the 2009 Code of Ordinances]
The provisions of this article are intended to provide for the
City of Lake Mills rules and regulations to improve public safety
by promoting the control of fire hazards; regulating the installation,
use and maintenance of equipment; regulating the use of structures,
premises and open areas; providing for the abatement of fire hazards;
establishing the responsibilities and procedures for code enforcement
and setting forth the standards for compliance with and achievement
of objectives.
Except as specifically otherwise provided herein, the provisions
of this Fire Prevention Code shall apply equally on public and private
property and to all locations.
A.
National and State Fire Safety Codes adopted.
(1)
Except as provided in Subsection B, there are hereby adopted as part of the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Lake Mills and incorporated herein as if fully set forth the following codes and standards:
(a)
NFPA 1, 2021 edition, "Fire Prevention Code," of the National
Fire Protection Association, including its incorporated Standards,
Annexes, Codes and Appendixes, as published in the National Fire Codes
of the National Fire Protection Association.
[Amended 11-15-2022 by Ord. No. 1249]
(b)
Chapter SPS 310, Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
(c)
Chapter SPS 340, Gas Systems.
(d)
Chapter SPS 314, Fire Prevention.
(e)
Chapters SPS 361 to 365, Commercial Building Code.
B.
Exceptions. The following sections of Annex A of the 1987 edition
of the NFPA "Fire Prevention Code" are excluded from the Lake Mills
Fire Prevention Code:
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3-9.1
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Matches
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3-9.2
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Type Permitted
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3-9.2.2
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Packaging and Labeling
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3-9.2.3
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Storage Requirements
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3-9.2.3.1
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Vertical Openings
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3-9.2.3.2
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Sources of Ignition
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3-9.2.3.3
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Storage at Wholesale Outlets
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3-9.2.3.4
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Match Storage with other Commodities
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C.
Copies of incorporated codes to be filed. At least one copy each of all codes and standards incorporated in this Fire Prevention Code as set forth in Subsection A above shall be kept on file and open for public inspection during all business hours in the office of the Fire Inspector.
[Amended 11-15-2022 by Ord. No. 1249]
If the Fire Chief finds that any building or its contents or
both are damaged by fire to a point where the structure and its contents
or both present a health or life safety hazard to the public, the
Chief may issue orders to the owner of the property on which the building
is located to abate such hazard through repair or removal of the building
and/or its contents. Such orders shall be served personally or by
certified mail, return receipt requested, on the owner and each lienholder
of record in the office of the Jefferson County Register of Deeds
whose address is known or can be ascertained with reasonable diligence
and include a time period to complete abatement of such hazard to
extend no more than 60 days. After 60 days, the Fire Chief may order
the building and contents removed. The owner of the property will
be held responsible for any expenses incurred, and any expenses incurred
by the City not paid within 30 days of billing shall be levied against
the premises on which the building was located pursuant to Wis. Stats.
§ 66.0627 as a special charge for current services. Written
request for extension of the time permitted to complete ordered repairs
or removal shall be submitted to the Fire Chief within 45 days after
the service of the notice. The written request must contain the following
information: (1) the reason compliance cannot be completed within
the sixty-day limit; (2) the projected date the repairs are to start;
(3) the type of repairs to be conducted; and (4) the projected date
repairs are to be completed.
Fire alarm systems are regulated under Chapter 246, Alarm Systems, of the Code of the City of Lake Mills.
A.
Scope. Emergency illumination shall include all required exit lights
and emergency lighting as required by this section.
B.
Emergency lighting in public areas. Emergency lighting shall be installed
in the following occupancies:
(1)
Factories. Within any factory over two interior stories or 10,000
square feet in gross interior area.
(2)
Offices. Within any office over two interior stories or 10,000 square
feet gross interior area.
(3)
Mercantile buildings. Within any mercantile building over two interior
stories or 4,000 square feet in gross interior area.
(4)
Places of public assembly. Within any place of public assembly (buildings
with an occupancy load of 100 people or more), regardless of size.
(5)
Residential occupancies. Residential buildings with common areas
and containing 10 or more bedrooms (efficiency units shall be considered
as bedrooms).
(6)
Taverns. Within any tavern regardless of size.
(7)
Schools and places of instruction (including day-care centers). Within
any school or place of instruction housing more than 20 students.
(8)
Health care facility. Within any health care facility regardless
of size.
(9)
Place of detention. Within any place of detention regardless of size.
C.
Battery backup for exit lights.
(1)
All illuminated exit signs required under Wisconsin Administrative
Code Chs. SPS 361 to 365 shall be equipped with emergency power to
maintain illumination during power failures.
(2)
Any illuminated exit signs installed prior to the activation of this
code shall be upgraded at the time of remodeling.
D.
Standards. Emergency illumination shall be installed in accordance
with National Electrical Code 700-16.
A.
When required. Where the municipal water system is available, and
any portion of a commercial, residential or industrial building is
set back more than 300 feet from the municipal fire hydrants, the
owner shall install approved water hydrants at its expense, as approved
by the City of Lake Mills Board of Public Works. The setback distance
shall be determined by measuring the travel distance from a municipal
hydrant along the center line of a municipal street or private road
suitable for travel by fire apparatus.
B.
Location.
(1)
Hydrants determined to be necessary in accordance with Subsection A shall be freestanding and shall be installed not more than 50 feet nor less than 25 feet from the building. One hydrant shall be located at the main entryway to such building or complex. Additional hydrants shall be provided around the perimeter of the building or complex so no hydrant is more than 400 feet from any other approved hydrant as described in Subsection A. All hydrants shall be accessible to Fire Department vehicles with adequate paved surfaces no more than five feet from the hydrant location.
(2)
All water mains, hydrants and their location shall be approved by
the Lake Mills Board of Public Works and the Lake Mills Water Utility.
The hydrants shall be installed in such a manner and location so as
to be accessible at all times to the Fire Department. Special fees
associated with the installation of hydrants on private property shall
be paid by the property owner in accordance with Public Service Commission
rules, regulations, and rates.
C.
Installed prior to construction. For new construction, hydrants required
by this section shall be installed and made operable prior to permitting
construction to progress beyond the footing and foundation stages.
D.
Specifications. All water mains and hydrants shall be installed in
compliance with the standards of the City of Lake Mills Board of Public
Works. Unrestricted access to all fire hydrants and connecting mains
shall be granted to the Lake Mills Water Utility and permanent easements
shall be granted by the property owner for all hydrants and connecting
mains.
E.
Blocking of fire hydrants prohibited. No person shall park any motor
vehicle within 10 feet of any fire hydrant or otherwise interfere
with the accessibility of any fire hydrant by piling, dumping or placing
any other obstructive material or object within 10 feet of a fire
hydrant without first obtaining written permission from the Fire Department.
Every day during which such interference continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
F.
Marking of fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be marked with the
curb painted yellow. The curb shall be painted to produce a twenty-foot
stripe extending 10 feet to each side of the hydrant. Areas without
curbs shall have a four-inch-wide yellow stripe placed on the pavement
which extends 10 feet to each side of the hydrant in a line parallel
to the building.
A.
General requirements.
(1)
Where required. All premises public or private which the Fire Department
may be called upon to protect in case of fire and which are not readily
accessible from public roads, shall be provided, at the property owner's(s')
expense, with suitable access roads and fire lanes so that all buildings
on the premises are accessible to fire apparatus.
(2)
Fire lanes. Fire lanes shall be provided, at the property owner's(s')
expense, on public or private property devoted to public use for all
buildings used for human habitation or occupancy which are set back
more than 100 feet from any roadway access or which exceed 30 feet
in height and are set back more than 50 feet from a roadway. Fire
lanes may also be designated on those private roadways where it is
found by the Fire Chief that such access is necessary for fire apparatus.
(3)
Width. Fire lanes shall be at least 20 feet in width with the closest
edge of the lane at least 10 feet and no more than 30 feet from the
building.
(4)
Dead-end roads. Any dead-end road more than 300 feet long shall be
provided a turnaround at the closed end of the roadway. Turnarounds
can be T-type or hammerhead, cul-de-sac or curved driveway.
(5)
Turning radius. Curves and turnarounds shall be designed for a forty-eight-foot
turning radius.
(6)
Designation, marking and maintenance of fire lanes. The designation,
marking and maintenance of fire lanes shall be accomplished as specified
by the Fire Chief. The current Wisconsin Department of Transportation
standards for highway marking shall be used as guidelines in designating
and marking fire lanes.
(a)
Designated fire lanes shall be marked with signs within five
feet of the beginning and within five feet of the end of fire lane,
with spacing between signs not to exceed 75 feet. Each sign shall
face in the direction of oncoming traffic. The curb shall be painted
yellow, if there is no curb, a four inch wide stripe shall be painted
the full length of the fire lane. Fire lane sign shall be affixed
to a stationary pole or object. Signs shall be plainly visible.
(b)
Roadways identified exclusively as fire lanes shall be identified
with approved fire lane signs on each side facing forward and the
pavement area between the signs shall be striped with four-inch-wide
yellow stripes.
(c)
Before the requirements may be enforced, the fire lane must
be approved by the Fire Department. A sticker is placed on each sign
indicating approval and authorizing enforcement of the provisions
of this article.
(7)
Emergency access. A written document, agreeable to the Fire Chief
and for the benefit of the City, shall be required for emergency access
over all fire lanes. The document shall define the area designated
as a fire lane and shall specify those methods used to label or post
the area as a fire lane. A copy of the document shall be kept on file
at the Fire Department.
B.
Unlawful designation of fire lanes. No person, firm or corporation
shall post, damage or remove a fire lane sign without the approval
of the Fire Department.
C.
Obstruction of fire lane regulated.
(1)
Removal of unlawfully parked vehicles. Any vehicle that is parked
within a lawfully designated and marked fire lane may be removed at
the vehicle owner's expense. Vehicles shall be towed away under the
following circumstances:
(a)
When a vehicle is repeatedly in violation of this section by
being habitually parked in a fire lane.
(b)
When a vehicle blocks the ingress/egress of a business, theater,
nightclub, apartment complex, gymnasium or a place of public assembly.
(c)
When the vehicle's presence threatens the life or safety of
the public by impeding the ability of fire apparatus and/or emergency
medical equipment to respond to an emergency.
(d)
Removal of a vehicle under such circumstances may be authorized
by the person in lawful possession of the property or by the Fire
Chief, or his/her representative. The Police Department may order
the towing of a vehicle at any time that the above conditions exist.
(2)
In addition to any other remedy authorized by this section, owners
of vehicles parked in fire lanes may be cited with a notice of violation
on a standard "Wisconsin Uniform Citation" form issued by a member
of the Police Department who has been granted citation authorization.
(3)
Temporary loading or unloading permitted. Vehicles may stop in a
fire lane while actively loading or unloading, provided the driver
is present at all times. When this requirement is met, a reasonable
amount of time may be allowed for the completion of the transaction.
(4)
Obstructions other than vehicles. Whenever an obstruction is found
in a designated fire lane, an inspection report with warning notice
shall be issued to the property owner, occupant or responsible party
requiring that if the obstruction is not removed within the specified
time period, the Department may cause the removal of the obstruction
with the cost of removal billed to the person(s) responsible for the
obstruction.
(5)
When it becomes necessary to obstruct a fire lane, i.e., construction,
remodeling or repair, a site approval shall be required and permission
obtained from the Fire Department. A copy of the authorization shall
be posted at the site.
(6)
Unapproved fire lanes. Fire lane signs posted without the approval
of the Fire Department shall be removed unless the fire lane is formally
established and posted as required by this section.
A.
Required. Every building construction site shall be accessible to
Fire Department apparatus by way of an access roadway. An access roadway
shall be in place and accessible to fire equipment prior to the delivery
of any combustible construction materials.
B.
Design.
(1)
Access roadways shall be extended to within 30 feet of the closest
edge of the property line.
(2)
Access roadways shall have not less than 20 feet of unobstructed
width and a minimum of 13 feet six inches of vertical clearance.
(3)
A driving surface of at least road base quality gravel shall be maintained
at all times in order that all-weather integrity is assured. The road
base shall be capable of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
C.
Maintenance. During winter months, the roadways shall be maintained
by the developer or property owner to include proper and timely snow
removal.
D.
Penalty for noncompliance. Failure to comply with these requirements
shall result in revocation of building permits and/or refusal to issue
permits.
A.
Key box required. When access to or within a structure or an area
is unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immediate
access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the Fire
Chief may require that a key box be installed in an accessible location.
The key box shall be a type approved by the Fire Department and shall
contain those keys found to be necessary to provide emergency access.
B.
Property owner responsible. The property owner is responsible to
assure keys maintained within a key box are those of the current type.
When a change of locks within the building is necessary, the Fire
Department shall be notified with new keys placed in the key box.
C.
Removal of key prohibited. Removal of any key by other than Fire
Department personnel shall be a violation of this chapter.
A.
Scope. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be tested, installed, and
maintained in operable condition in all new occupancies and locations
hereafter set forth.
B.
Installation. Except for one- and two-family dwellings, the installation
of any automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be completed in accordance
with NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems," or NFPA 13R, "Installation
of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories
in Height." In one- and two-family dwellings, automatic fire sprinkler
systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, "Standards
for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in one and two Family Dwellings
and Mobile Homes."
C.
Monitoring requirements. New automatic sprinkler systems installed
under this chapter shall be monitored by an approved central station
monitoring service, except in the following occupancies:
D.
Maintenance: annual inspection. All automatic sprinkler systems shall
be properly maintained for efficient service as specified in NFPA
25, 1995, "Standard for the Care and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems."
Maintenance shall be the responsibility of the building owner.
E.
Where required. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and
maintained in operable condition in the following new occupancies
and locations:
(1)
Within all new factories, workshops, office buildings, mercantile
establishments, warehouses, passenger terminal, exhibition buildings,
and places of public assembly with less than a one-hundred-person
occupant load:
(a)
Where the building is of Class 1 or Class 2 fire-resistive construction
and is 10,000 square feet or more in total area;
(b)
Where the building is of Classes 3 through 8 non-fire-resistive
construction and is 7,000 square feet or more in total area; or
(c)
Buildings of three interior stories or more in height, regardless
of area.
(2)
Within new repair garages, motor vehicle storage garages and body
shops:
(a)
Where the building is of Class 1 or Class 2 fire-resistive construction,
and is 10,000 square feet or more in total area;
(b)
Where the building is of Classes 3 through 8 non-fire-resistive
construction, and is 7,000 square feet or more in total area;
(c)
Where the building has three interior stories or more in height,
regardless of area; or
(d)
In any basement or subbasement if a vehicle can be parked therein.
(3)
Within the following residential occupancies:
(a)
Multiple-family dwellings, apartment buildings, townhouses,
condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, fraternities, sorority
houses and other places of abode, except one- and two-family dwellings,
under the following requirements:
[1]
New residential buildings having three interior stories or less
in height or having no more than four living units shall have sprinklers
installed in the basement, crawl spaces, stairways and corridors.
[2]
New residential buildings with more than three interior stories
in height or containing more than a total of four living units shall
be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed throughout
the building regardless of size or type of construction.
[3]
New residential buildings with no common interior area shall
provide direct access to the sprinkler system riser on the outside
of the building for use by Fire Department personnel.
(b)
Automatic sprinkler systems are not required in one- and two-family
dwellings, but when installed, shall meet the following requirements:
[1]
Any installation of an automatic sprinkler system within a one-
or two-family dwelling shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
13D, "Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-
and Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes."
[2]
Automatic sprinkler systems installed within one- and two-family
dwellings shall have two copies of the plans submitted to the Fire
Department for review and conditional approval.
[3]
Residential quick-response sprinkler heads are to be used.
[4]
The installation of the sprinkler system shall be inspected
by the Fire Department prior to enclosing of wall and ceiling spaces.
[5]
A hydrostatic test shall be conducted on the system in the presence
of a Fire Department inspector.
[6]
A final inspection by the Fire Department shall be conducted
prior to placing system in service.
(4)
New theaters and buildings of public assembly over one-hundred-person
occupancy. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed throughout such
buildings regardless of size or type of construction.
(5)
New health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent
and group care centers. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed throughout
such buildings regardless of size or type of construction.
(6)
New detention and correctional facilities. Automatic sprinklers shall
be installed throughout the building, regardless of size or construction.
(7)
New schools, colleges and universities:
(a)
Where the building is of Class 1 or Class 2 fire-resistive construction,
and is 10,000 square feet or more in total area, automatic sprinklers
shall be installed throughout the building.
(b)
Where the building is of Classes 3 through 8 non-fire-resistive
construction, automatic sprinklers shall be installed throughout the
building.
(8)
High-hazard occupancy. Throughout any new building which by reason
of its construction or combustible occupancy is deemed a severe life
or property hazard by the Fire Chief. This includes but shall not
be limited to:
(a)
Aircraft/helicopter hangers, aircraft/helicopter servicing.
(b)
Dry-cleaning establishments using or storing volatile or flammable
liquids.
(c)
Enameling or Japanning operations.
(d)
Mills.
(e)
Paint and varnish: manufacturing, storage, handling, spraying
or other related operations.
(f)
Pyroxylin products.
(g)
Smoke houses.
(h)
Storage of combustible and flammable gases such as acetylene,
hydrogen, liquid propane, etc., in excess of 1,000 cubic feet.
(i)
Storage of combustible and flammable liquids such as kerosene,
oil gasoline, etc., in excess of 500 gallons.
(j)
Woodworking establishments.
(k)
Chemical works.
(l)
Warehouses with materials piled 15 feet or more in height.
(m)
Explosive and pyrotechnic manufacturing and storage.
(n)
Basements over 2,500 square feet and containing combustible
materials or storage therein.
F.
Exceptions. Automatic fire sprinkler systems are not required in
the following:
(1)
Rooms or buildings used for the manufacture or storage of aluminum
powder, calcium carbide, calcium phosphide, metallic sodium or potassium,
quick lime, magnesium powder, sodium peroxide or like materials where
the application of water may cause or increase combustion.
(2)
Any location where the Fire Chief determines that the use of water
as a fire-extinguishing agent would increase the hazard. However,
an automatic fire suppression system using an extinguishing agent
other than water, or an automatic smoke detection system, shall be
installed.
(3)
One- and two-family dwellings.
(4)
In new factories, workshops, office buildings, mercantile establishments,
warehouses, passenger terminals, exhibition buildings, places of public
assembly with less than one-hundred-person occupant load, and new
repair garages, motor vehicle storage garages and body shops, if:
G.
Buildings in areas without municipal water supply. Any building of a size or use that falls within the requirements of Subsection E, erected within an area not served by the municipal water system shall be constructed to structurally support a sprinkler system. Once municipal water is available, the building owner shall have 90 days to install an automatic sprinkler system which conforms to this chapter.
H.
Large buildings in areas with inadequate municipal water supply. Any building having a total area of 25,000 square feet or more erected for any of the uses described in Subsection E shall install an automatic sprinkler system at the time of construction. Water for the system shall be supplied by a pressure tank or other approved water source capable of delivering the required water flow for a period of 30 minutes if monitored by a central station monitoring service or 60 minutes if unmonitored.
I.
Plan review: installation, inspection.
(1)
Approval of plans required. No automatic sprinkler equipment shall
be installed or altered in any building until plans have been submitted
to and reviewed by the Fire Department. Three copies of the plans
and specifications shall be submitted for review. Conditionally approved
plans shall be stamped with the date of review. One copy shall be
returned to owner, two retained by the Department for field use and
property file reference.
(a)
Plans. Plans for sprinkler systems (including drawings, diagrams
as needed) shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and
conditional approval. Plans shall be conditionally approved prior
to any installation or construction.
(b)
Calculations. Calculations shall be submitted with all plans.
In the event a pipe schedule is used, a written report with verified
pressure information shall be submitted. The engineer completing such
calculations shall stamp and sign the report.
(3)
System requirements. All required building automatic sprinkler systems
shall comply with the following, provided existing systems not in
compliance on the effective date of this article shall have until
January 1, 1997, to come into compliance.
(a)
System drain. The building automatic sprinkler system shall
have a drain piped to the outside of the building or to a drain suitable
to handle the required flows.
(b)
Inspector's test valve. The system shall have an inspector's
test valve piped so as to discharge to the outside of the building.
(c)
Alarm bells or horns. Alarm bells or horns shall be installed
on all systems. One bell or horn shall be installed on the inside
of the building and a second bell or horn installed on the outside
of the building. The sprinkler alarm shall be tied into the building
alarm system in buildings equipped with a local alarm system.
(4)
Acceptance test. The sprinkler system shall have a hydrostatic test
performed by the installer in the presence of a Fire Department inspector.
The sprinkler system shall be tested by flows of the main drain and
inspector's test. The installer shall notify the Fire Department prior
to any test being conducted.
J.
Annual testing. A qualified sprinkler technician shall inspect the automatic sprinkler system at least annually. The provisions of NFPA 25, 1995, Chapters 1 through 7, shall be used as the inspection criteria.
K.
Lock box required. Buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided with a standard lock box of a type approved
by the Department. The lock box shall be located in a place approved
by the Fire Department. Properly identified keys to gain access to
the building and the building automatic sprinkler system shall be
maintained in the lock box. Removal of any key by persons other than
Fire Department personnel shall be considered a violation of this
article.
L.
Retroactive provisions. The provisions of (9)(C)1, System Drains,
and (10), Annual Testing, shall apply to all sprinkler systems installed
within the City of Lake Mills. Systems not in compliance with the
provisions of (9)(C)1 shall have until January 1, 1997, to come into
compliance.
A.
Scope. Standpipe and hose systems shall be installed and maintained
in operable condition in the following occupancies and locations in
the City:
B.
Installation standards. Standpipe and hose systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 14, 1993, "Standards for Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems." Standpipe and hose systems required in Subsection A(1), (2) and (3) shall be of Class I or III types, as specified in NFPA 14, 1993. Wet standpipe systems may be an integral part of an approved automatic sprinkler system, provided calculations for required fire flows have been submitted with sprinkler system plans.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
C.
Maintenance. Standpipe and hose systems shall be maintained in accordance
with NFPA 14, "Standards for Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems."
D.
Areas without municipal water supply. Any building erected which
falls within the criteria described in this chapter in an area which
does not have a municipal water supply shall construct a dry type
standpipe and hose system which the Fire Department can connect to
in the event of an emergency.
E.
Areas with an inadequate municipal water supply. Any building erected for any of the uses described in Subsection A of this section in an area in which the municipal water supply cannot, for any reason, provide the water pressure or volume necessary to operate a standpipe and hose system shall have an approved fire pump or secondary water supply installed to provide the required water flow for that occupancy.
F.
Conditional approval required prior to installation of standpipe
and hose systems. No standpipe and hose system shall be installed
or altered in any building until three copies each of the following
plans and calculations have been submitted to, reviewed and conditionally
approved by the Lake Mills Fire Department. Conditionally approved
plans shall be stamped with the date of review. One copy shall be
returned to the owner, one copy kept on file in the Fire Department
office, and one copy to the Lake Mills Water Utility.
(1)
Plans and specifications. Plans (including drawings, diagrams as
needed) shall be submitted, on all standpipe and hose systems to the
Department for review and conditional approval.
(2)
Calculations. Hydraulic calculations shall be submitted with all
plans. The engineer producing the calculations shall stamp and sign
the calculations.
G.
Installation of standpipe and hose systems; inspection required.
(1)
Underground piping. The installation of underground piping shall
be inspected by an inspector from the Fire Department prior to being
covered.
(2)
Acceptance test, standpipe and hose systems:
(a)
After installation, standpipe and hose systems shall have a
hydrostatic test performed by the installer in the presence of an
inspector from the Lake Mills Fire Department. The system shall be
tested by the installer in accordance with NFPA 14, 1993.
(b)
The installer shall give advance notice to the Fire Department
for any test to be conducted.
(3)
Installer responsible for compliance. Failure to comply with the
listed items can result in enforcement action against the installer.
H.
Standpipe and hose system test requirements. Inspection of a standpipe
and hose system shall be conducted annually by a qualified sprinkler/standpipe
technician in accordance with NFPA 14, Chapter 8. Exception: Hydrostatic
testing of underground piping may be omitted during annual testing.
An inspection report shall be completed on the system inspected, and
a copy of the report shall be submitted to the Fire Department to
be kept on file.
