This article establishes minimum requirements
for the protection of buildings by the installation of fire-suppression
systems. Such requirements are in addition to the fire-suppression
requirements of the Building Code and Fire Code as adopted by the
City. Where the provisions of this article differ from other
adopted codes of the City, the most stringent standard shall apply.
Words and terms used in this article shall have
meanings as defined in the Nashua Building or Fire Codes or, if not
defined herein, such words and terms shall have the meaning given
in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
For the purpose of this article, floor area
shall be calculated without regard to division by walls or partitions;
the entire floor area shall contribute to the determination of requirements.
Fire-suppression system selection shall conform
to the Building Code of the City. The installation methods, repair,
operation and maintenance of fire-suppression systems shall be in
accordance with the Building and Fire Codes of the City.
Whenever a building is protected by a fire-suppression
system, all benefits derived from the provisions of the Building Code
and Fire Codes of the City shall be applicable.
The Fire Code Official or his designee shall
enforce, interpret and administer the provisions of this article.
It shall be the duty of the Director of the Code Enforcement Department
to not issue any permit or certificate in violation of this article.
It shall be unlawful to build, occupy or use any building in violation
of this article.
[Amended 12-13-2016 by Ord. No. O-16-026]
A. Any person shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Building
and Fire Codes Appeals within 20 days from the receipt of a written
decision of the Building or Fire Official (also known as the "Code
Official"). An application for appeal shall be based on the claim
that the true intent of the codes or rules legally adopted have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions do not fully apply, an equivalent
form of construction can be used, or the decision appealed from results
in manifest injustice and is contrary to the spirit and purpose of
the Building or Fire Code and the public interest.
B. Application for appeals and actions upon the same shall be in accordance
with the rules of procedure adopted by the Board of Building and Fire
Codes Appeals.
C. Said Board of Building and Fire Codes Appeals shall be established
in accordance with the statutes of the State of New Hampshire and
the ordinances of the City and shall consist of five members and three
alternate members who are qualified by experience and training to
rule on matters pertaining to building construction and fire prevention.
Each member shall be a professional engineer, architect, builder,
superintendent of building construction, master plumber, master electrician,
gas fitter, fire inspector, fire investigator, or any other such person
qualified by education or experience, in the opinion of the Building
Official, Fire Official, and the Mayor, to serve as a member of the
Board. Each member shall be a resident of the City. The members shall
be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Aldermen.
Each member shall hold office for three years or until a replacement
is appointed.
D. The statutes of the State of New Hampshire and the provisions of
this section shall take precedence, concerning appeals, over any conflicting
provision in any referenced code adopted by the City.
E. Said Board of Building and Fire Codes Appeals has no authority to
waive the requirements of the State Building Code or the State Fire
Code.
[Added 8-14-2007 by Ord. No. O-07-107]
A. A permit shall not be valid until the prescribed fees
have been paid and the permit issued. No permit to begin work for
new construction, alteration, removal, demolition or other building
or fire operation shall be issued until the fees prescribed in this
section have been paid to the Office of the Fire Marshal, nor shall
an amendment to a permit necessitating an additional fee because of
an increase in the estimated cost or scope of work involved be approved
until the additional fee has been paid.
B. The Board of Aldermen may, at its option, waive or
reimburse, as the case may be, payment of fees payable under this
section, in whole or in part, to the extent of the value of municipal
public improvements and/or land dedication, which an applicant obligates
itself to make, over and above impact fees and the applicant's fair
share of off-site improvements imposed as a condition of site plan
or subdivision approval.
[Amended 8-9-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-023]
(1) Permits/fees:
(a)
Life safety/site plan review fee, per building
(includes one rough and one final inspection):
[1] Site plan review, no new structures: $75.
[2]
Up to 5,000 square feet area: $100.
[3]
Five thousand one square feet to 15,000 square
feet: $250.
[4]
Fifteen thousand one square feet to 25,000 square
feet: $375.
[5] Twenty-five thousand one square feet to 50,000 square feet: $650.
[6]
Over 50,000 square feet: $850.
(b)
Fire-suppression systems permit, new systems
(includes one rough and one final inspection):
[2]
NFPA 13D system (per riser): $75.
[3]
NFPA 13 and 13R systems (per riser):
[a] Up to 10,000 square feet of protected
area: $275.
[b] Ten thousand one square feet to
25,000 square feet: $500.
[c] Twenty-five thousand one square
feet to 52,000 square feet: $675.
[d]
Over 52,000 square feet: $850.
[4]
Partial sprinkler system (not complete building
protection):
[a] Up to 6 sprinkler heads: $50.
[b] Seven to 20 sprinkler heads: $130.
[5]
Standpipe systems (not part of combined sprinkler/standpipe
systems):
[a] Up to 3 floors (per riser): $150.
[b] Add per floor beyond 3: $75.
[6]
Carbon dioxide systems (per system): $220.
[7]
Clean agent extinguishing systems (per system):
$220.
[8]
Dry chemical systems (per system): $130.
[a] Service station pump protection:
$150.
[9]
Wet chemical systems or commercial kitchen suppression
systems, each: $150.
[10]
Fire pump installation: $350.
(c)
Modification to existing suppression systems
(each system):
[2]
Water and/or foam systems (all types):
[a] One to six heads (addition or relocation
of heads): $45.
[b] Seven to 20 heads (addition or
relocation of heads): $150.
[c] Twenty-one to 100 heads (addition
or relocation of heads): $250.
[d] Add for each head beyond 100: $1.
[e] Annual corp. in-house modification
permit (per building): $300.
[3]
Standpipe systems up to three floors: $130.
[a] Add for each floor beyond 3: $50.
[4]
Carbon dioxide systems: $100.
[5]
Clean agent extinguishing systems: $100.
[6]
Dry chemical systems: $100.
[7]
Wet chemical systems: $100.
(d)
Fire alarms systems permits:
[2]
Master box installation: $130.
[3]
Automatic fire-detection systems (per FACP):
[b]
Twenty-six to 49 devices: $200.
[c] Fifty to 99 devices: $250.
[d] Add for each device beyond 99:
$1.
[4]
Modification to automatic fire-detection systems:
[a] FACP change out/upgrade (plus 20%
of devices): $50.
[b] Add/relocate one to 10 devices:
$75.
[c] Add/relocate 11 to 50 devices:
$130.
[d] Add for each device beyond 50:
$1.
[e] Annual corp. in-house modification
permit (per building): $300.
(2) Permit fees:
(a)
Place of assembly inspection fee, per permitted
area (valid for one year): $50.
(b)
Fireworks display (per display): $125.
(c)
Explosive/blasting (per site):
[2]
Add for each additional day beyond seven: $20.
(d)
Underground storage tank (per tank):
[3]
Removal and reinstallation: $150.
(e)
Aboveground storage tank (greater than 499 gallon
capacity):
[3]
Removal and reinstallation: $150.
(f)
Hazardous materials storage (valid for three
years):
[1]
Explosives/dangerous when wet/pyrophoric:
[b] Twenty-six to 100 pounds: $300.
[c] Greater than 101 pounds: $450.
[2]
Flammable liquids (Class I liquids):
[a] Sixty to 660 gallons: $150.
[b] Six hundred sixty-one to 2,500
gallons: $300.
[c] Greater than 2,500 gallons: $450.
[3]
Flammable/combustible liquids (Class II and
III):
[a] Two hundred seventy-six to 1,000
gallons: $100.
[b] One thousand to 2,5000 gallons:
$300.
[4]
Liquid petroleum (LPG) liquid natural (LNG)
gases:
[a] Retail cylinder exchange: $75.
[b] One thousand to 3,000 gallon systems:
$100.
[c] Greater than 3,000 gallon systems:
$300.
[5]
Cryogenic liquids:
[a] Nonflammable greater than 500 gallons:
$75.
[b] Flammable greater than 10 gallons:
$150.
[6]
Poison by inhalation gases:
[a] Sixty to 660 gallons (water capacity):
$150.
[b] Six hundred sixty-one to 2,500
gallons: $300.
[c] Greater than 2,500 gallons: $450.
[7]
Caustics:
[a] Less than 2,000 pounds or 1,000
gallons: $150.
[b] Less than 4,000 pounds or 2,000
gallons: $300.
[c] Greater than 4,000 pounds or 2,000
gallons: $450.
(3) Inspection fees (every two years unless noted):
(a)
Family day-care homes (up to six children):
$50.
(b)
Group day-care homes (seven to 12 children):
$75.
(c)
Day-care centers and/or nurseries (more than
12 children or more than four children under the age of two years
old): $150.
(d)
Foster care (up to three children/adults): $50.
(e)
Residential board and care:
[1]
Four to 16 persons: $125.
[2]
More than 16 persons: $200.
(f)
Rooming/lodging home inspections:
(g)
Health care facility (nursing home/hospital),
annual: $250.
(h) Food truck/trailer inspection (permit to operate valid for one year):
$30.
(i)
Reinspection fee (each inspection):
[1]
After first failed inspection: $150.
(4) Miscellaneous fees:
(a)
Environmental searches, property history searches
(per address): $75.
(b)
Incident reports (per incident): $20.
(c)
Investigation report (per investigation): $50.
(d)
Photocopies (per page): $1.
Any person who shall violate a provision of
this article shall be subject to fines and penalties in accordance
with the provisions of §§ 1-9, 1-11 and 1-12
of the City Code.