[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 861, § I, 7-17-2012; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
Intent.
(1)
To provide the municipality with comprehensive regulations to improve
public safety by attempting to control, limit, restrict and/or eliminate
fire hazards.
(2)
To improve life safety for employees, firefighters, and frequenters
of places of employment and public buildings.
(3)
To regulate the installation, use and maintenance of equipment; regulating
the use of structures, occupancies and open areas.
(4)
To require the removal and/or reduction of fire hazards; establishing
the responsibilities and procedures for code enforcement; and to set
the minimum standards for compliance and achievement of these objectives.
(5)
To protect property from the hazards of fire and explosion by establishing
minimum standards for the use, operation, maintenance and inspection
of buildings, structures and premises.
(b)
Applications.
(1)
The provisions of this code shall apply to all public buildings and
places of employment.
Exceptions: The following buildings and uses are not public
buildings or places of employment and are not subject to the provisions
of this code:
a.
One-and two-family dwellings.
b.
Buildings used exclusively for farming as described in W.S.A., § 102.04(3).
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Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as applying
to the transportation of any article or thing shipped in conformity
with the regulations prescribed by the Interstate Commerce Commission,
or as applying to the military forces of the United States.
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(2)
The provisions of this code shall apply equally to new and existing
conditions, except that existing conditions not in strict compliance
with the terms of this subsection shall be permitted to continue where
the exceptions do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or adjoining
property or have been superseded by this code.
(3)
The provisions of this code apply equally to the property owner and/or
occupant.
(c)
Additions to, change of use or remodeled buildings.
(1)
If 50% or more of the total floor area of a building is remodeled
and/or added, the entire building shall be brought into compliance
with the requirements of this code.
(2)
If 25% to 49% of the total floor area of a building is remodeled
and/or added, that part of the building which is remodeled and/or
added shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of this
code.
(3)
If less than 25% of the total floor area of a building is remodeled
and/or added, the requirements of this code need not be provided unless
the area includes dwelling units. If the total floor area includes
dwelling units, that part of the building which is remodeled and/or
added shall be brought into compliance with this code.
(4)
All percentages of additions or remodeling shall be cumulative as
applied to Subsections (c)(1), (2) and (3) above.
(5)
If the use of and/or contents of any existing building is changed
and becomes more hazardous as determined by the authority having jurisdiction
(AHJ), the building shall be brought into compliance with this code.
(6)
Those portions, elements, systems or components of existing buildings
and structures to be altered or modified on or after the effective
date of the rules under this code and where the alteration, modification
or the addition affects a building element or component relating to
subject matters regulated by this code, shall be designed, constructed
and maintained in accordance with the applicable rules of this code
as the rules exist on one of the following:
(d)
Plan submittals.
(1)
Any time that a fire protection, fire alarm, fire control, and/or
fire suppression system and/or any portion thereof is installed, altered,
added on to, or has appliances removed, plans shall be submitted to
the AHJ for review and conditional approval.
(2)
All plans for fire protection, fire alarm, fire control, and/or fire
suppression systems and/or any portion thereof must meet or exceed
the applicable NFPA and AHJ's requirements.
(3)
Plans shall be submitted for review to the AHJ prior to a permit
being issued.
(4)
A minimum of three copies of each plan, specification, and required
calculation shall be submitted. Two copies of each may be retained
by the AHJ.
(5)
An AutoCAD electronic file of the plans shall also be submitted to
the AHJ with each submittal and upon the completion of each project
with the as-built conditions.
(6)
A completed permit application must accompany all plan submittals.
(7)
The permit application must be signed by the individual assuming
complete responsibility for the submitted system(s).
(8)
The permit application for all fire sprinkler and standpipe systems
must be signed by an individual who holds a valid Wisconsin Automatic
Fire Sprinkler Contractors License.
(9)
The appropriate permit, inspection and/or plan review fees must be
submitted with each permit application.
(10)
Plans will not be reviewed until all fee(s) have been received
by the municipality.
(11)
All plan reviews are based on information provided. All plan
reviews are done for general code compliance only. Plan reviews do
not relieve or limit the responsibility and/or liability of any contractor,
architect, engineer, designer or any other responsible party for the
system(s) reviewed. The municipality or any of its agents and/or firm
or persons hired by the municipality to review plans are not responsible
for and do not accept any responsibility and/or liability for the
system(s) reviewed.
(e)
Permit required.
(1)
A permit must be obtained prior to the start of installation and/or
alteration of any portion of a fire protection, fire alarm, fire control
and/or fire suppression system.
[Amended 1-20-2021 by Ord. No. 987]
(2)
An operational permit issued by the AHJ is required prior to using
a building or a portion thereof as a high-piled combustible storage
area exceeding 500 square feet.
(3)
Permits will only be issued after the required fire protection, fire
alarm, fire control, and/or fire suppression system plans and specifications
have been reviewed and conditionally approved by the AHJ.
(4)
Permits for the installation and/or alteration of fire sprinkler
and/or standpipe systems will only be issued to individuals who hold
a valid automatic fire sprinkler contractor's license.
(5)
Any contractor that begins installation and/or alteration of any
system regulated by this code prior to obtaining the required permit
will be charged a triple permit fee.
(6)
The fire inspector shall have authority with the Building Inspector
in the issuance of occupancy permits for multifamily, places of employment,
commercial structures, places of public assembly and schools to the
extent that the AHJ shall inspect and have approval authority over
proposed occupancies to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(f)
Inspection and testing.
(1)
All fire suppression systems and fire alarm systems required under
this code shall be inspected by the AHJ prior to having any of its
parts covered-up or concealed in any manner whatsoever. The AHJ shall
be given a forty-eight-hour notice prior to any system inspection.
(2)
The AHJ shall witness all tests of fire control systems, fire alarm
initiating devices, notification appliances, and any other required
system requiring an operational test. The AHJ shall be given a forty-eight-hour
notice prior to any system witness test.
(g)
Right of entry.
(1)
The AHJ and/or their authorized representative may, at all reasonable
hours enter any place of employment and/or public building within
their jurisdiction for the purposes of making any inspection or investigation
which, under the provision of this subchapter they shall deem necessary.
(2)
The AHJ shall inspect, or cause to be inspected, all places of employment
and public buildings as often as may be necessary, but not less than
once a year.
(3)
The purpose of any inspection and/or investigation is to determine
if any violations of the provisions or intent of this code and/or
the codes or standards adopted by reference exist and to order corrections
of the violations observed.
(4)
The AHJ, upon the complaint of any person or whenever they shall
deem necessary, shall inspect any place of employment and/or public
building and premises within their jurisdiction.
(5)
Any owner or occupant of any place of employment and/or public building,
who refuses to permit, prevents or interferes with entry into or upon
the premises by anyone authorized by the AHJ shall be guilty of violating
this chapter and shall be subject to fines. Exception: The interiors
of dwelling units will not be inspected unless an inspection is specifically
requested by the owner or occupant and/or as allowed by state statutes.
(h)
Enforcement and documentation.
(1)
The Fire Chief or anyone the Fire Chief has designated their AHJ,
shall enforce the provisions of this code.
(2)
Whenever any officers, members or inspectors of the fire department's
bureau of fire prevention shall discover fire hazards as listed below,
they shall order such conditions or materials removed or remedied
in such manner as may be specified.
a.
Dangerous or unlawful amounts of flammable, combustible or explosive
material as determined by the AHJ.
b.
Hazardous conditions arising from defective or improperly installed
equipment for handling or using flammable, combustible or explosive
material.
c.
Dangerous accumulations of rubbish, waste paper, boxes, shavings,
or other highly flammable materials as determined by the AHJ.
d.
Accumulations of dust, grease, or waste materials in air conditioning
systems, exhaust ducts or vent hoods.
e.
Obstructions including snow to or in fire escapes, stairs, passageways,
doors, or windows, liable to interfere with the operation of the fire
department or egress of occupants.
f.
Any building, structure, or premises which for want of repairs, lack
of exit facilities, fire alarm apparatus or fire extinguishing equipment
or by reason of age or dilapidated condition, or from any cause, creates
a fire hazard.
(3)
The AHJ may use any means necessary in documentation of inspections
or conditions, including the use of electronic equipment.
(i)
Notification of use or occupancy change.
(1)
Whenever there is a change in occupancy or the agent(s) (manager,
shift supervisor, after hour's emergency contact, etc.) of that occupancy,
the owner or their duly authorized agent shall submit the changes
in writing to the fire department within five working days. The information
shall consist of the following:
(2)
Whenever a change in the service company for the alarm system have
occurred within the occupancy, the owner or authorized agent shall
submit the changes in writing to the fire department within five working
days. The information shall consist of the following:
(3)
No change can be made in the use or occupancy of any building or
structure, or any space within a building, structure, or space of
a building or structure either in a different division of the same
occupancy group or in a different occupancy group, unless the building
or structure complies with this code's requirements for the new division
of occupancies, as these requirements exist. Exception: This subsection
does not apply to an approved temporary use or to a new use that will
be less hazardous, based on life and/or fire risk, than the existing
use.
(4)
An inspection by the fire department shall be required for any new
or change of occupancy.
(j)
Temporary use. The AHJ may allow a building or portion of a building
to be used temporarily in a manner that differs from the approved
use for the building or space, or may approve a temporary building
to be used by the public, subject to all of the following provisions:
(1)
The AHJ along with the Building Inspector shall determine the time
frame within which the temporary use is permitted, based on the extent
hazards are created by the temporary use.
(2)
The AHJ shall determine and enforce the maximum occupancy load.
(3)
The AHJ shall determine any fire protection and/or control devices
and life safety provisions that may be needed.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall,
for the purpose of this code, have the meaning indicated in this section:
A steel key vault, mounted on the exterior of a building
that contains keys, floor plans, maps or other items as required by
the AHJ, for access to all portions of the building.
Any place, that receives at any time for compensation four
or more adults, for care and supervision, for less than 24 hours a
day.
Similar to a CBRF except that they are licensed for five
or less tenants.
Acceptable to the AHJ.
An agency accepted or acceptable to the bureau of fire prevention,
such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, the American Gas Association laboratories
or other nationally recognized testing authorities.
Group A occupancies includes, among other, the use of a building
or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering together of
persons for purposes such as civic, social or religious functions,
recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting transportation.
A room or space used for assembly purposes by less than 50 persons
and accessory to another occupant shall be included as a part of that
occupancy. Assembly occupancies shall include the following:
A-1 — Assembly uses, usually with fixed seating, intended
for the production and viewing of performing arts or motion pictures.
A-2 — Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption.
A-3 — Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or
amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group
A.
A-4 — Assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting
events and activities with spectator seating.
A-5 — Assembly uses intended for participation in or viewing
outdoor activities.
The Fire Chief, or designee of the Fire Chief, to enforce
this code, the laws of the State of Wisconsin, as designated in § SPS
314.02(1), [Wis. Adm. Code], pertaining to the prevention of fires
and public safety, and approving equipment installation, or procedures
as outlined in NFPA Standards, Codes and/or Recommended Practices.
One which functions without human intervention and is actuated
as a result of predetermined temperature rise, rate of rise of temperature,
combustion products or smoke density.
A system which automatically detects fire condition and actuates
notification appliances throughout the protected premises.
A device designed to detect specific products of fire: smoke,
heat or both.
An integrated system of underground and/or overhead piping
designed in accordance with fire protection standards. The system
includes a suitable water supply. The portion of the system above
ground is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping
installed in a structure or area, generally overhead, and to which
automatic sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern. The system
is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over
the fire area.
An approved system of devices and equipment which automatically
detects a fire and discharges an approved fire-extinguishing agent
onto or in the area of fire.
That portion of a building that is partly or completely below
grade plane. A basement shall be considered as a story.
A building arranged or used as lodging for compensation,
with or without meals, not occupied as a single-family unit.
The bureau of fire prevention is made up of the following
personnel: the Fire Chief, the fire marshal and/or fire inspectors,
or any other designee of the chief.
Group B occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building
or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type
transactions, including storage of records and accounts.
The upper surface of a space, regardless of height. Areas
with a suspended ceiling would have two ceilings, one visible from
the floor, and one above the suspended ceiling.
A standard that is an extensive compilation of provisions
covering a broad subject matter or that is suitable for adoption into
law independently of other codes and standards.
All material not classified as noncombustible are considered
combustible. This property of a material does not relate to its ability
to structurally perform under fire exposure. The degree of combustibility
is not defined by standard fire test procedures.
Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
Common area refers to any area in a building that can be
accessed by more than one person from different families at one time.
A community facility where five or more adults who are not
related to the operator or Administrator and who do not require care
above intermediate level nursing care reside and receive care, treatment
or services that are above the level of room and board, but that include
no more than three hours of nursing care per week per resident.
An approval of plans and/or specifications by the AHJ based
upon information provided to the AHJ, including, but not limited to,
any changes required by the AHJ to the above mentioned plans and/or
specifications.
A company, individual or agency hired by the bureau of fire
prevention to provide advice to the bureau of fire prevention on fire
related issues. Consultants may provide services, which could include
plan reviews of fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, witness
tests and/or conduct inspections.
Any place which receives at any one time for compensation
four or more children under the age of seven years, for care and supervision,
for less than 24 hours a day or more than 10 days a month, without
the attendance of a parent, relative or legal guardian.
A single unit providing living facilities for one or more
persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,
cooking and sanitation. For the purpose of this code, dwelling unit
includes apartments and condominiums but does not include hotel and
motel rooms, guest suites, dormitories, boarding rooms, or sleeping
rooms in nursing homes.
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGA detached building containing only one dwelling unit and designed for one family.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGA detached building containing not more than two individual dwelling units which are entirely separated by vertical walls or horizontal floors, unpierced except for access to the outside or common basement.
Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building
or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or more persons at any
one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade.
Group F occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building
or structure, or a portion thereof, for assembly, disassembly, fabricating,
finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair or processing operations
that are not classified as group H occupancy.
The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal,
message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger
exists.
MALICIOUS ALARMA false alarm of fire deliberately sounded by someone in order to inconvenience the fire department.
ACCIDENTAL ALARMAn alarm set off and transmitted through accidental operation of an automatic or manual fire alarm device.
GOOD INTENT FALSE ALARMAn alarm that turns out to be false but was reported in good faith.
Two or more individuals who are related to each other by
blood, marriage, adoption or legal guardianship. For purposes of this
abode a group of not more than four persons not necessarily related
by blood or marriage, living together in a single living unit will
be considered equivalent to a single family.
A device connected to a fire alarm to signal either a fire
or trouble condition. Fire alarm annunciation devices could include
visual devices, horn/strobes, horns, bells, and/or annunciator panels.
A device connected to a fire alarm system that causes a trouble,
supervisory and/or alarm signal to be initiated. Fire alarm initiating
devices could include: smoke, heat, flame, ionization, or photoelectric
detectors, water flow, low air, low temperature, low water, or supervisory
switches.
A system or portion of a combination system that consists
of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the
status of the fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices
to activate notification appliances throughout the protected premises
and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals.
A system designed and constructed with the intent of controlling
or limiting a fire. Fire control systems may be automatic or non-automatic.
Fire control systems could include automatic fire sprinkler systems,
standpipe systems, chemical agent systems, fire hydrants and/or any
other system acceptable to the AHJ.
A part of a sprinkler, standpipe, deluge and/or combination
system to be used by the fire department to pump additional water
into the system(s) it is connected to.
Any combination of a fire door, frame, hardware, and other
accessories that together provide a certain degree of fire protection
to the opening.
A designated fire apparatus parking only site.
That property of materials of their assemblies that prevents
or retards the passage of excessive heat, hot gases or flame under
conditions of use. Materials are tested as prescribed in Section 703
of the Wisconsin Enrolled Building Code.
A fire-resistance-rated wall having protected openings, which
restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation
to or through the roof, with sufficient structural stability under
fire conditions to allow collapse of construction on either side without
collapse of the wall.
Refers to the total square footage of the sums of all basement,
floor levels, balconies and mezzanines.
The area for basements and floor levels shall be measured from
the outside perimeter of the outside walls.
The area for mezzanines shall be determined from the product
of the length of the mezzanine multiplied by the width of the mezzanine.
For the purpose of determining square footage, fire division
walls will not be accepted as outside walls or area dividers.
Buildings that are in close proximity to each other will have
their buildings square footage added together to arrive at the total
square footage.
For the purpose of determining close proximity the following
will hold true:
For the purpose of determining square footage a firewall which
has a fire-resistance rating of not less than four hours and which
subdivides or separates a building to restrict the spread of fire,
including a three-foot parapet wall is an approved area divider.
That level of a building on a sloping or multilevel site
which has a floor line at or not more than three feet above exit discharge
grade for at least one-half of the required exit discharges.
Every person, other than an employee, who may go in or be
in a place of employment or public building under circumstances which
render such person other than a trespasser. Such term includes a pupil
or student when enrolled in or receiving instruction at an educational
institution.
A reference plane representing the average of finished ground
level adjoining the building exterior walls. Where the finished ground
level slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall
be established by the lowest points within the area between the building
and the lot line or, where the lot line is more than six feet from
the building, between the building and a point six feet from the building.
Group H occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building
or structure, or a portion thereof, that involves the manufacturing,
processing, generation or storage of materials that constitute a physical
or health hazard in quantities in excess of those found in Tables
307.7(1) through 307.7(4) of the International Building Code.
H-1 — Buildings and structures which contain materials
that poses a detonation hazard.
H-2 — Buildings and structures which contain materials
that pose a deflagration hazard or a hazard from accelerated burning.
H-3 — Buildings and structures which contain materials
that readily support combustion or pose a physical hazard.
H-4 — Buildings and structures which contain materials
that are health hazards.
H-5 — Semiconductor fabrication facilities and comparable
research and development areas in which hazardous production materials
are used and the aggregate quantity of materials is in excess of those
listed in Tables 307.7(1) and 307.7(2) of the International Building
Code.
The vertical distance from the grade plane to the average
height of the highest roof surface.
Group I occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building
or structure, or a portion thereof, in which people having physical
limitations because of health or age are harbored for medical treatment
or other care or treatment, or in which people are detained for penal
or correctional purposes or in which the liberty of the occupants
is restricted. Institutional occupancies are classified as I-1, I-2,
I-3 or I-4, as described in the International Building Code.
Included in a list published by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory, inspection agency, or other organization concerned with
product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production
of listed equipment or materials and whose listing states either that
the equipment or materials meet nationally recognized standards or
has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
A system or portion of a combination system that consists
of components and circuits arranged to initiate the notification appliances
and appropriate response to those signals only after a person manually
activates the fire alarm system.
Group M occupancy includes, among others, building and structures
or a portion thereof, for the display and sale of merchandise, and
involves stock of goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such purposes
and accessible to the public.
An intermediate level or levels between floor and ceiling
of any story with an aggregate floor area of not more than one-third
of the area of the room or space in which the level or levels are
located.
Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous
structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed,
equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code
commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy.
A building or portion thereof containing three or more dwelling
units, such as tenements, apartments, or rooming houses. Row houses
with firewalls extending from the basement to the underside of the
roof separating each living unit are not considered multifamily for
the purpose of this chapter.
The National Fire Protection Association.
A noncombustible material is one which, in the form in which
it is used, meets one of the requirements listed below. Materials
used adjacent to or in contact with heat producing appliances, warm
air ducts, plenums and chimneys shall be classified as noncombustible
only on the basis of requirement (a). Noncombustible does not apply
to the flame-spread characteristics of interior finish or trim materials.
No material shall be classified as noncombustible building construction
material, which is subject to increase in combustibility or flame-spread
classification (FSC) beyond the limits herein established through
the effects of age, moisture or other atmospheric conditions. (See
flame spread rating in WI. Adm. Code.)
Materials which pass the test procedure of ASTM E-136 for noncombustibility
of elementary materials when exposed to a furnace temperature of 1,382°
F. for a minimum period of five minutes and do not cause a temperature
rise of the surface or interior thermocouple in excess of 54°
F. above the furnace air temperature at the beginning of the test
and which do not flame after exposure of 30 seconds.
Materials having structural base of noncombustible material as defined in Subsection (a), with a surfacing not more than one-eighth-inch thick which has a flame-spread classification (FSC) not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with the method of test for surface burning characteristics of building materials (ASTM E-84).
A fire alarm system component such as a bell, horn, speaker,
light, or text display that provides audible, tactile, visible outputs,
or any combination thereof.
The person or persons who physically reside, work or are
present in a facility.
Other terms not defined herein used in this section shall
be as defined in the International Fire Code Section 202 and are adopted
herein by reference.
Includes his duly sworn agent or attorney, a purchaser, devisee,
fiduciary or person having a vested or contingent interest in the
property in question.
Includes every place, whether indoors or out or underground
and the premises appurtenant thereto where either temporarily or permanently
any industry, trade or business is carried on, or where any process
or operation, directly or indirectly related to any industry, employed
by another for direct or indirect gain or profit, but does not include
any place where persons are employed in private domestic service which
does not involve the use of mechanical power or in farming.
The physical location protected by a fire alarm system.
To remodel, alter or both, means to change any building or
structure which affects the structural strength, fire hazard, internal
circulation, or exits of the existing building or structure. This
definition does not apply to maintenance, re-roofing, or alterations
to the heating and ventilating or electrical system.
Group R occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building
or structure, or portion thereof, for sleeping accommodations when
not classed as an institutional group I.
R-1 — Residential occupancies where the occupants are
primarily transient in nature.
R-2 — Residential occupancies containing more than two
dwelling units where occupants are primarily permanent in nature.
R-3 — Residential occupancies where the occupants are
primarily permanent in nature and not classified R-1, R-2 or I, and
where buildings do not contain more than two dwelling units or adult
and child care facilities, that provide accommodations for five or
fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours.
R-4 — Residential occupancies shall include buildings
arranged for occupancy as residential care/assisted living facilities
including five but not more than 16 occupants, excluding staff.
Buildings with combustible roofs shall have all roof spaces
subdivided every 3,000 square feet by one-hour rated partitions unless
protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. All openings
must have a minimum of a one-hour rated self-closing door.
Any building, which has a room or rooms for sleeping, without
permanent provisions for cooking. Rooming house rooms do not include
any room in a one- or two-family dwelling.
Visual observation from the floor and/or ground level of
any system and/or component thereof required by this code prior to
being concealed in any way by any means.
A place of abode arranged to accommodate three or more attached
side-by-side or back-to-back living units.
Indicates a mandatory requirement.
Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not
required.
A horizontally measured dimension relating to the allowable
coverage limits of fire detectors, automatic sprinkler systems, and
fire alarm visual notification devices.
A document, the main text of which contains only mandatory
requirements using the word "shall" to indicate mandatory requirements
and which is in a form generally suitable for reference by another
standard or code for adoption into law.
Group S occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building
or structure, or portion thereof, for storage that is not classed
as hazardous group H.
S-1 (moderate-hazard storage) — Buildings occupied for
storage uses which are not classified as S-2.
S-2 (low-hazard storage) — Building used for storage of
noncombustible material such as products on wood pallets or in paper
cartons with or without single thickness divisions or in paper wrappings.
Such products may have negligible amount of plastic trim such as knobs,
handles, or film wrapping.
That portion of a building included between the upper surface
of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above.
To determine the number of stories in a building, all floors will
be counted whether they are above grade or below grade, including
basements, sub-basements, and ground floors, but not including penthouses
or mezzanines less than one-third of a story.
Less than 180 days.
For the purpose of this code, throughout shall mean the following:
Throughout for automatic fire sprinkler systems means providing
fire sprinkler protection in all areas of a structure as required
by NFPA 13.
Throughout for automatic fire alarm systems means installing
detection, audible and visual notification devices in all areas of
the protected premises installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
Throughout for manual fire alarm systems means installing audible
and visual notification devices in all areas of the protected premises
installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
A test of an available water supply that indicates the quantity
of water flowing out of a specific orifice, at a specific pressure,
at a specific point in time.
Includes comfort, decency and moral well-being.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
The most current legislatively enacted versions by the state, on
the effective date of this Code shall apply.
SPS 303 Petition of Variance Procedure
SPS 305 Licenses, Certification and Registration
SPS 307 Explosive Materials — Manufacture of
Fireworks
SPS 314 Fire Prevention
SPS 316 Electrical
SPS 318 Elevator Code
SPS 328 Smoke Detectors
SPS 334 Amusement Rides and Attractions
SPS 335 Infectious Agents
SPS 340 Gas Systems
SPS 341 Boilers and Pressure Vessels
SPS 345 Mechanical, Refrigeration
SPS 348 Petroleum Products
SPS 361 — 365 Enrolled Commercial Building Code
SPS 370 Historic Buildings
SPS 371 Solar Energy Systems
SPS 375 — 379 Existing Buildings
SPS 395 — 398 Manufactured Homes
(b)
Any violation of the incorporated provisions constitutes a violation
of this code.
(c)
In cases of conflict between local and state codes, the most restrictive
provisions shall govern.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
The Village of Mukwonago adopts the most current edition of
the following:
International Fire Code (applies only to sections specifically
referenced in this code).
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
The Village of Mukwonago adopts the most current edition of
the following:
NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code (applies only to the use, maintenance,
operation and testing)
NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes
NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to
and including Four Stories in Height
NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipes, Private
Hydrant, and Hose Systems
NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler
and Foam-Water Spray Systems
NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for
Fire Protection
NFPA 22 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and their Appurtenances
NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair
Garage's
NFPA 30B Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products
NFPA 33 Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible
Materials
NFPA 34 Standard for Standard Dipping and Coating Processes
Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids
NFPA 35 Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings
NFPA 36 Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants
NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
NFPA 40 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate
Film
NFPA 42 Code for the Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic
NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
NFPA 51 Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel
Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
NFPA 51A Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 55 Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed
Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers,
Cylinders, and Tanks
NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
NFPA 59 Utility LP-Gas Plant Code
NFPA 59A Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling
of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
NFPA 61 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions
in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities
NFPA 68 Guide for Venting of Deflagrations
NFPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code™
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 75 Standard for the Protection of Information Technology
Equipment
NFPA 76 Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications
Facilities
NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows
NFPA 82 Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling
Systems and Equipment
NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
NFPA 86 Standard for Ovens and Furnaces
NFPA 88A Standard for Parking Structures
NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors,
Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 92B Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria,
and Large Spaces
NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection
of Commercial Cooking Operations
NFPA 99B Standard for Hypobaric Facilities
NFPA 99C Standard on Gas and Vacuum Systems
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code™
NFPA 101B Code for Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures
NFPA 102 Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating,
Tents, and Membrane Structures
NFPA 105 Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies
NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 111 Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and
Standby Power Systems
NFPA 115 Standard on Laser Fire Protection
NFPA 160 Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience
NFPA 170 Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols
NFPA 204 Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting
NFPA 214 Standard on Water-Cooling Towers
NFPA 221 Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls,
and Fire Barrier Walls
NFPA 230 Standard for Fire Protection of Storage
NFPA 232 Standard for the Protection of Records
NFPA 241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration,
and Demolition Operations
NFPA 291 Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants
NFPA 303 Fire Protection Standards for Marine and Boatyards
NFPA 307 Standards for the construction and Fire Protection
for Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves
NFPA 318 Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication
Facilities
NFPA 418 Standard for Heliports
NFPA 430 Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers
NFPA 432 Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations
NFPA 434 Code for the Storage of Pesticides
NFPA 484 Standard for Combustible Metals
NFPA 490 Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate
NFPA 495 Explosive Materials Code
NFPA 499 Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible
Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations
in Chemical Process Areas
NFPA 560 Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene
Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation
NFPA 654 Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions
from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate
Solids
NFPA 655 Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions
NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions
in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
NFPA 704 Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards
of Materials for Emergency Response
NFPA 720 Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Warning Equipment in Dwelling Units
NFPA 750 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection
Systems
NFPA 801 Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling
Radioactive Materials
NFPA 804 Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water
Reactor Electric Generating Plants
NFPA 850 Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric
Generating Plants
NFPA 853 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell
Power Systems
NFPA 1123 Code for Fireworks Display
NFPA 1124 Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage
and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles
NFPA 1125 Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High
Power Rocket Motors
NFPA 1126 Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate
Audience
NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 2010 Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
The code shall not be construed to affect the responsibility
of any persons owning, operating, or installing equipment, for injury
to persons or damage to property caused by any defect therein, nor
shall the municipality, any person, firm, company or agent(s) for
the municipality be held as assuming such liability by reason of any
inspection or re-inspection authorized herein or the permit issued
herein provided or by reason of the disapproval or approval of any
equipment and/or system authorized herein.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
The service of correction orders shall be made upon the owner. A
copy of the service order can be delivered personally to the owner
or by leaving it with the person in charge of the premises. Whenever
it may be necessary to serve such order upon the owner of the premises,
such an order may be served either by delivering to and leaving with
the person a copy of the order, or if such owner is absent from the
jurisdiction of the AHJ making the order, by mailing such a copy to
the owners last known post office address.
(b)
Conditions that are hazardous to life or safety of the occupants
shall require immediate correction. All other violations shall be
corrected within a specified time or date, as the AHJ shall determine.
(c)
When the owner of any property or person in apparent control of the
property is issued an order by the AHJ and fails to comply with the
order, the municipality may do the work ordered and the cost of such
work shall constitute a special assessment against the property upon
which the work is done and shall be levied against such property pursuant
to W.S.A., § 66.66(16)(a), cr. 9-15-1992, 1518.
(d)
No person shall refuse to permit or shall prevent or interfere with
any entry into or upon any building or premise by the AHJ who is lawfully
on the premises or interfere with any such inspection. If consent
to enter onto personal or real properties which are not public buildings,
or to portions of public buildings which are not open to the public,
has been denied, the fire inspector shall obtain a special inspection
warrant under W.S.A., § 66.0119.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
The AHJ shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of this
code upon application in writing by the owner or occupant, or a duly
sworn authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the
way of carrying out the strict letter of the code, provided that the
spirit of the code shall be observed, public safety secured, and substantial
justice done.
(b)
The AHJ thereon shall enter upon the records of the department, and
a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant the particulars
of such variances when granted.
(c)
The AHJ may require tests as proof of compliance with the intent
of this code. Such tests are to be made by an approved agency at the
expense of the person requesting approval of the alternate material
or method of construction.
(d)
If technical expertise is unavailable within the municipality because
of new technology, process, products, facilities, materials and uses
attending design, operation or use of a building or premises subject
to the inspection of the municipality, the AHJ may require the owner
or the person in possession or control of the building or premises
to provide without charge to the municipality, a technical opinion
and report. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified
engineer, specialist, laboratory or fire safety organization, acceptable
to the AHJ and the owner, and shall analyze the fire safety properties
of the design, operation or use of the building or premises and the
facilities and appurtenances situated thereon, and prescribed the
necessary recommended changes. The department may also acquire technical
assistance from a consultant and may charge a fee to the owner or
occupant for the service provided.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
The AHJ may revoke any permit issued in accordance with this code
in any case where they may find that any of the conditions for the
issuance have not been maintained or where there has been false statement
or misrepresentation of any material fact in the application or plans
on which the issuance was based.
(b)
The AHJ shall promptly notify the permit holder of the request for
revocation and, if so requested by the permit holder, the effective
date of the revocation shall be deferred pending a hearing before
the chief of the fire department. The decision of the chief for revocation,
following the hearing, shall be final.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
