A.
The Fire Chief may designate the number, type, and location of fire
extinguishers and other fire protection equipment deemed necessary
in any building or structure, including those under construction.
The installation, maintenance, selection, and distribution of portable
fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for
Portable Fire Extinguishers, except otherwise provided hereinafter.
(1)
In situations where there is a conflict between the provisions of
the code and standard referred to in this subsection and the manufacturer's
recommendations relative to said fire extinguisher, the authority
having jurisdiction shall apply and enforce the more restrictive provision.
B.
The owner, agent, or manager of every theater or place of public
entertainment shall employ a competent person satisfactory to the
Fire Chief who, during every performance or public assemblage within
such building or structure, shall be on duty to take of the fire-extinguishing
equipment required.
C.
Sprinkler systems. Prior to any modification to existing commercial
and industrial sprinkler systems or installation of a new sprinkler
system, the plans approved by the state for such systems shall be
submitted to the Fire Department or its designee for review, when
not already required by the state.
(1)
Submittals. Two digital copies (one to the Fire Marshal and the other
to Commercial Building Inspector) of the plans, specifications and
calculations shall be submitted for review. Approved plans shall be
stamped "Conditionally Approved" with the date and signature of the
approving person. One copy will be kept on file by the Fire Department.
The accuracy of the plans and calculations is the sole responsibility
of the contractor.
(2)
Fees. A review fee as provided in the Village Fee Schedule will be
required at the time of plan submittal. The fee is set and regardless
of system size.
(3)
Fire Department connections.
(a)
Fire Department connection (FDC) on all systems shall be a five-inch
Storz connection. The location of the FDC shall be approved by the
Fire Department prior to work being commenced.
(b)
Notification. No work may begin on the installation of a sprinkler
system until plans have been submitted and reviewed by the Fire Department
as well as the state. The Fire Department shall be contacted no less
than 48 hours in advance for any tests required by code either during
installation or inspection, testing, or maintenance of the system.
Any shorter notification may result in the contractor reimbursing
the Fire Department for costs associated with overtime or special
scheduling.
(4)
Documentation. Copies of all inspection, testing, and maintenance
of sprinkler systems shall be forwarded to the Fire Department as
well as posted at the main riser panel area. In addition, the most
current test/maintenance record shall be posted at the system control
panel.
(5)
The Fire Department shall be contacted no less than 48 hours in advance
for any tests required by code either during installation or acceptance
testing, or of the system. Any shorter notification may result in
the contractor reimbursing the Fire Department for costs associated
with overtime or special scheduling.
