[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
Classification
Three-Hour
Two-Hour
Bearing walls or bearing portion of walls, exterior or interior
4
4
Nonbearing walls or portions of walls, exterior or interior (NC — Noncombustible)
NC
NC
Principal supporting members, including columns, trusses, girders and beams for 1 floor or roof only
3
2
Principal supporting members, including columns, trusses, girders and beams for more than 1 floor or roof
4
3
Secondary floor construction members, such as the beams, slabs and joints not affecting the stability of the building
3
2
Secondary roof construction members, such as beams, purlins and slabs not affecting the stability of the building
2
1 1/2
Interior partitions enclosing stairways and other openings through floors
2
2
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.
NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Not combustible.
NONFLAMMABLE
Not flammable.
STORY
The part of a building comprised between a floor and the floor or roof next above.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(2)]
(a) 
Approved automatic fire sprinkler equipment shall be installed and maintained in the following types of facilities:
(1) 
Commercial facilities;
(2) 
Convalescent facilities;
(3) 
Dormitories;
(4) 
Government buildings;
(5) 
Hotels;
(6) 
Industrial facilities;
(7) 
Institutional facilities;
(8) 
Motels;
(9) 
Multifamily dwellings;
(10) 
Nursing homes;
(11) 
Old age and other similar institutional buildings;
(12) 
Public buildings;
(13) 
Roominghouses.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(3)]
(a) 
A complete, approved automatic fire sprinkler protection system shall be provided in all the buildings, except multifamily dwellings, as follows:
(1) 
Fire restrictive buildings. Throughout every building which is either:
a. 
Ten thousand square feet or more in total area;
b. 
Over one story in height and exceeds 6,000 square feet in total area; or
c. 
Over two stories in height.
(2) 
Non-fire-resistive buildings. Throughout every building which is either:
a. 
Five thousand square feet or more in total area; or
b. 
Over two stories in height.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(4)]
(a) 
Approved automatic fire sprinkler equipment shall be installed and maintained in accessory buildings and special principal building areas, as follows:
(1) 
Garages. In garages, as follows:
a. 
Garages within, attached to, above or below other occupancies.
b. 
Garages used as passenger terminals.
(2) 
Basements and subbasements. In the basements and subbasements of principal and accessory buildings, as follows:
a. 
All basements having a total floor area of 2,500 square feet or more;
b. 
All subbasements, regardless of size.
(3) 
Multifamily buildings. All multifamily buildings constructed after April 1, 1997, shall comply with the fire sprinkler section in Wis. Stats. § 101.14(4m)(d) and (e).
(4) 
Day care centers, including adult day care centers. All day care center, including adult day care center, buildings, regardless of size, shall have complete sprinkler protection throughout as per NFPA 13.
(5) 
Community based residential facilities (CBRF). All CBRF buildings, regardless of size, shall have sprinkler protection throughout as per NFPA 13.
(6) 
Theaters and assembly buildings. Theater and assembly buildings shall have sprinkler protection throughout all buildings as per NFPA 13.
(7) 
Hospitals, nursing, convalescent, old age and other similar institutional buildings. Hospitals, nursing, convalescent, old age and other similar institutional buildings shall have sprinkler protection throughout all buildings of non-fire-resistive construction as per NFPA 13.
(8) 
Schools, colleges and universities. Schools, colleges and universities shall have sprinkler protection throughout all buildings of non-fire-resistive construction as per NFPA 13.
(9) 
Dormitories, fraternities and sorority houses. Dormitories, fraternities and sorority houses shall have sprinkler protection throughout all buildings as per NFPA 13.
(10) 
Hotels, motels and rooming houses. Hotels, motels and rooming houses shall have sprinkler protection throughout all buildings of non-fire-resistive construction as per NFPA 13.
(11) 
Commercial, industrial and institutional garages and service centers. Any commercial, industrial and institutional garage and service center building with a total area of 3,000 square feet or greater shall have sprinkler protection. NFPA 13 shall apply.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(5)]
(a) 
When it is expected there will be a high hazard occupancy, approved automatic fire suppression equipment shall be installed and maintained in newly constructed buildings, including, but not limited to:
(1) 
Aircraft hangers;
(2) 
Chemical works and/or storage facilities;
(3) 
Dry cleaning establishments using or storing gasoline or other volatile flammable liquids;
(4) 
Enameling or Japanning operations;
(5) 
Explosive and pyrotechnics manufacturing;
(6) 
Manufacture and storage of pyroxylin products;
(7) 
Oil refineries;
(8) 
Paint and varnish manufacturing, storing, handling, spraying and other related operations;
(9) 
Paint stripping establishments;
(10) 
Smokehouses;
(11) 
Storage of explosive gases under pressure (15 psi and over 5,400 cubic feet), such as acetylene, hydrogen and natural gas;
(12) 
Storage of materials with a flash point under 200° F., such as celluloid products, kerosene, etc.;
(13) 
Sugar, starch, cereal, feed, hay, flour and grist mills;
(14) 
Woodworking and other such establishments with combustible dust.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(6)]
(a) 
All public buildings or places of employment existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived and all additions shall conform to this article, as follows:
(1) 
More than 50% remodeled or added. If more than 50% of the gross area of a building is remodeled and/or added, the entire building shall be in conformance with the requirements of this article.
(2) 
Twenty-five percent to 50% remodeled or added. If 25% — 50% of the gross area of a building is remodeled and/or added, the requirements in this article need not be conformed with, unless the remodeling includes dwelling units.
(3) 
Less than 25% remodeled or added. If less than 25% of the gross area of a building is remodeled and/or added, the requirements in this article need not be conformed with, unless the remodeling includes dwelling units.
(4) 
Total percentages added together. If percentages remodeled or added are done from the date of the ordinance from which this article is derived forward, all percentages are added together every time to get the total percentages remodeled or added.
(5) 
Change of use. If the use of a building existing on the date of the ordinance from which this article is derived is changed to a new use, the building shall be made to comply with this chapter.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(7)]
(a) 
For all structures subject to this article, prior to the issuance of a building permit being allowed, the Fire Department shall have received and approved fire protection plans. Such requirement will apply to all building permits issued after February 1, 2000.
(b) 
Prior to the installation of any portion of a fire suppression system or alteration of an existing fire suppression system, plans shall be submitted to the Fire Chief for review. All fire suppression systems must comply with all applicable NFPA standards.
(c) 
Four copies of plans, specifications and calculations shall be submitted for review. The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall stamp "Conditionally Approved Reviewed Plans" on such copies, and two copies will be returned to the submitter. One copy with the "Conditionally Approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau" stamp must remain on the job site at all times. All copies of the plans submitted shall be signed and sealed by a state registered architect, fire protection engineer, fire protection designer or the qualifier for the fire suppression contractor installing the work. Plans which are not signed and sealed will not be reviewed.
(d) 
The Fire Department's conditional approval of fire suppression plans does not affirm the accuracy of any calculations performed by the contractor. Full responsibility for the accuracy of the system design and calculations is the responsibility of the fire protection contractor.
(e) 
No work may begin on the installation of any fire suppression system or the alteration of an existing system until the plans, specifications and calculations have been reviewed by the Fire Department and a permit for installation is obtained.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(8)]
(a) 
Approved fire suppression systems shall be installed in accordance with current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and/or recommended practices which are applicable.
(b) 
All fire sprinkler systems shall use hydrant water flow test data which is dated no more than six months prior to the submission of the sprinkler plans for review. The data shall be obtained during peak water demand conditions, and conducted in such a manner that it represents true orientation (direction of flow) of the supply to the system being designed.
(1) 
In new construction where no municipal water supply is available, but the structure requires an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system as specified in this article or applicable statute or codes, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and connected to an approved water supply (well, pressurized tank or fire pump), capable of delivering water and pressure as specified in NFPA 13 (hydraulically calculated), for a period of not less than 15 minutes, to the most hydraulically demanding point. A letter from a certified fire protection engineer attesting to the ability of the system to comply with such requirement shall be required prior to occupancy.
(2) 
A system of heat and smoke detectors, monitored 24 hours per day, shall be installed.
(3) 
Within 90 days after a municipal water supply becomes available, the sprinkler system shall be connected to the municipal water supply.
(c) 
All sprinkler system designs shall be based on no more than 90% of the available water supply. A minimum safety factor of 10% shall be maintained.
(d) 
All fire suppression systems shall be installed in accordance with all applicable state codes.
(e) 
The location of all Fire Department connections shall be approved by the Fire Chief.
(f) 
Audible alarm bells are required inside and outside of all buildings.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(9)]
(a) 
All fire suppression equipment shall be maintained in proper working order in accordance with state codes.
(b) 
The Fire Department shall be notified prior to shutting down any system for any reason and again when the system has been restored to service.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(10)]
(a) 
All fire sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the current edition of NFPA 25. A copy of all inspection and testing reports shall be sent to the Fire Department on a yearly basis and/or if requested by the Fire Chief or fire inspector.
(b) 
Inspections of fire suppression systems during construction will be made by the Fire Department or their designated representative.
(c) 
The fire protection contractor must request an inspection prior to any fire protection system component being concealed.
(d) 
The fire protection contractor must request an inspection upon completion of the installation of the fire protection system.
(e) 
The fire protection contractor must request an inspection 24 hours in advance.
[Code 1993, § 5.31(11)]
(a) 
The following tests shall be witnessed by the Fire Department or their representative:
(1) 
Fire protection water supply hydrostatic tests.
(2) 
Fire protection water supply flushings.
(3) 
Sprinkler system hydrostatic tests.
(4) 
Standpipe hydrostatic tests.
(5) 
Dry sprinkler air/hydrostatic tests.
(6) 
Dry pipe valve trip tests.
(7) 
Deluge system trip tests.
(8) 
Fire pump acceptance tests.
(9) 
Carbon dioxide system acceptance tests.
(10) 
Dry chemical system acceptance tests.
(11) 
Foam system acceptance tests.
(12) 
Special agent acceptance tests.
(13) 
Standpipe system acceptance tests.
(14) 
Full flow backflow preventer tests.
(15) 
Sprinkler system acceptance tests.
(16) 
Fire hydrant flow tests.
(b) 
The fire protection contractor must request the Fire Department witness all testing at least 24 hours in advance of such testing.
[Ord. No. 1-2009, 1-12-2009]
(a) 
Fire protection system review fees shall be as follows:
Table 34-132-1
Area Square Feet
Fire Alarm
Fire Suppression
2,500 or Less
$385
$385
2,501 — 5,000
$385
$385
5,001 — 10,000
$495
$495
10,001 — 20,000
$495
$495
20,001 — 30,000
$605
$605
30,001 — 40,000
$605
$605
40,001 — 50,000
$1,100
$1,100
50,001 — 75,000
$1,650
$1,650
75,001 — 100,000
$2,750
$2,750
100,001 — 200,000
$3,850
$3,850
200,001 — 300,000
$5,500
$5,500
300,001 — 400,000
$8,800
$8,800
400,001 — 500,000
$13,200
$13,200
500,001 and over
$16,500
$16,500
(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.