[Code 1993, §§ 5.28, 5.31(1)]
(a) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
APPROVED
(1)
As applied to automatic fire sprinkler equipment, approval by
the authority charged with the enforcement of this article or their
designated representative.
(2)
As applied to automatic fire sprinklers and devices, approval
by a recognized testing laboratory.
AREA
The maximum horizontal projected area on one floor of a building
or structure within the exterior walls or between approved fire walls.
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER EQUIPMENT
A system of piping connected to an adequate water supply,
provided with approved automatic fire sprinklers and devices arranged
and located to discharge water automatically to the seat of the fire.
BASEMENT
Any story where less than half the height between floor and
ceiling is above the average level of the street, sidewalk or finished
grade.
COMBUSTIBLE
A material or structure which can burn. The term "combustible"
is a relative term. Many materials which will burn under one set of
conditions will not burn under conditions (e.g., structural steel
is noncombustible, but fine steel wool is combustible). The term "combustible"
does not usually indicate ease of ignition, burning intensity or rate
of burning, except when modified by a term such as "highly," such
as in "highly combustible interior finish."
FIRE RESISTIVE
The type of construction in which the structural members,
including walls, partitions, columns, floor and roof construction,
are of noncombustible materials with fire resistive ratings not less
than those specified in the following table. The two classifications
are identified by the required fire resistance of floors as a matter
of convenience.
Fire Resistance Rating of Structural Members in Hours
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Classification
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Three-Hour
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Two-Hour
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Bearing walls or bearing portion of walls, exterior or interior
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4
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4
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Nonbearing walls or portions of walls, exterior or interior
(NC — Noncombustible)
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NC
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NC
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Principal supporting members, including columns, trusses, girders
and beams for 1 floor or roof only
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3
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2
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Principal supporting members, including columns, trusses, girders
and beams for more than 1 floor or roof
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4
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3
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Secondary floor construction members, such as the beams, slabs
and joints not affecting the stability of the building
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3
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2
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Secondary roof construction members, such as beams, purlins
and slabs not affecting the stability of the building
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2
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1 1/2
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Interior partitions enclosing stairways and other openings through
floors
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2
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2
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FIRE WALL
A wall which has a fire resistance rating of not less than
four hours and which subdivides a building or separates buildings
to restrict the spread of fire, including a three-foot parapet wall.
INCOMBUSTIBLE
The same as the term "noncombustible," but may be subject
to misunderstanding due to the prefix in-; therefore, the term "noncombustible"
is accordingly preferred.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
A building, or portion thereof, containing three or more
dwelling units, including tenement houses, apartment houses, condominiums
or flats.
STORY
The part of a building comprised between a floor and the
floor or roof next above.
[Ord. No. 1-2009, 1-12-2009]
(a) Fire protection system review fees shall be as follows:
Table 34-132-1
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Area Square Feet
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Fire Alarm
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Fire Suppression
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2,500 or Less
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$385
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$385
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2,501 — 5,000
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$385
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$385
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5,001 — 10,000
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$495
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$495
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10,001 — 20,000
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$495
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$495
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20,001 — 30,000
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$605
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$605
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30,001 — 40,000
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$605
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$605
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40,001 — 50,000
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$1,100
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$1,100
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50,001 — 75,000
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$1,650
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$1,650
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75,001 — 100,000
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$2,750
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$2,750
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100,001 — 200,000
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$3,850
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$3,850
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200,001 — 300,000
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$5,500
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$5,500
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300,001 — 400,000
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$8,800
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$8,800
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400,001 — 500,000
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$13,200
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$13,200
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500,001 and over
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$16,500
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$16,500
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(b) Fee for review of plans and/or calculations per unit:
(1)
Fire sprinkler, fire control and/or fire suppression system
plan review with one set of hydraulic calculations, per system for
each review. (This fee is charged for each separate system, floor
and/or area of a building), each minimum plus appropriate square footage
fee per Table 34-132-1: $385.
(2)
Verification of additional sets of hydraulic calculations. (This
fee is charged for each additional set of hydraulic calculations required
by the AHJ.), each: $195.
(3)
Verification of additional sets of hydraulic calculations utilizing
the Darcy-Weisbach calculation method which is required for all antifreeze
systems in addition to the review fees charged above. (This fee is
charged for each additional set of hydraulic calculations required
by the AHJ.), each: $295.
(4)
Stand pipe systems, each: $385.
(5)
Fire pumps, per review, each: $300.
(6)
Modifications to existing sprinkler systems:
a.
Minimum fee for a system modification without hydraulic calculations,
each: $200.
b.
The fee per sprinkler head up to 19 sprinklers without hydraulic
calculations — Up to 19 sprinklers, each: $20.
c.
Modifications of existing systems over 19 sprinklers with hydraulic
calculations, per system: $385.
(7)
Fire sprinkler system underground mains, including combination
mains:
a.
Zero to 999 feet, per foot: $200 + 0.73.
b.
One thousand feet or more, per foot: $400 + 0.73.
(8)
Other fire protection, fire control and/or fire suppression
systems including wet chemical, dry chemical or gaseous agent systems,
etc., each: $300.
(9)
Fire alarm systems per control panel, per review, each: $250.
(10)
Fire alarm system manual pull stations, initiating and annunciating
devices; this includes smoke, heat, flame, ionization, photoelectric
detectors, water flow devices, horns, strobes, bells and all monitoring
devices, per device, up to three: $50 per additional $10.
(11)
Fire hose standpipe connections, per outlet: $15.
(12)
Fire hydrant, per hydrant: $50.
(13)
Various Site Inspection Services, witnessed tests, etc.:
a.
Witnessing of all required tests, (two hour minimum), per hour:
$100
b.
Witness final acceptance tests of fire protection systems (two
hour minimum), per hour: $100.
c.
Hydrant flow test, per hour: $100.
d.
Site inspection of all types of fire protection/prevention systems
during installation. NOTE: Fire protection/prevention systems may
not be concealed prior to inspection. Inspections are required for
all installations, (two hour minimum), per hour: $100.
e.
Site inspections/special inspection services for: Spray booths,
dip tanks, liquid spray, hood and duct ventilation, halon, carbon
dioxide, water or foam spray, dry chemical, etc., (two hour minimum),
per hour: $100.
f.
Fire protection consulting on systems and/or for occupancies
or permits including fire hydrant site plan review, Fire Department
access review, per hour: $175.
(14)
Testing of emergency lighting, per hour: $100.
(15)
General fee information.
a.
These fees apply to all above listed plan reviews, system inspections,
system testing whether conducted by the Fire Department or Fire Department
consultant or other municipal representative.
b.
All fees shall be rounded up to the next full dollar amount.
c.
Tests and inspections must be scheduled with the Fire Department
a minimum of 72 hours in advance.
d.
Tests and inspections shall be scheduled when the contractor
can assure the work has been completed. Tests scheduled before the
job is complete will be charged a re-inspection fee.
e.
Tests and inspections must begin within 30 minutes after the
arrival of the fire inspector.
f.
Other fees charged to the Village of Mount Pleasant from other
governmental entities for reviewing plans or permits, as indicated
by the above indicated code section in their entirety fees charged
are at cost.
g.
Except in emergency cases, the standard permit fee shall be
tripled upon failure to obtain a permit before work on a building
has started.
h.
Failure to call for a final inspection is a $100 charge.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(13)]
Permits are required for all automatic fire sprinkler system
installations prior to installation of any equipment. Permits will
not be issued until the plans and calculations have been reviewed.
[Ord. No. 9-03, § 5.31(14), 9-22-2003]
The Fire Chief or designee may allow an alternate means of compliance
with any provision of this chapter upon application, in writing, by
the property owner, lessee or authorized agent, when there are demonstrated
practical difficulties or hardships arising from strict enforcement
of this chapter, provided that the spirit and intent of this chapter
is observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. Any
alternate means of compliance with this subsection shall be in full
compliance with applicable state and federal law. The particulars
of such alternate compliance, when granted or allowed, and the decision
of the Fire Chief or designee thereon shall be entered upon the records
of the Fire Department, and a signed copy shall be mailed or personally
delivered to the applicant.