It is the intention of this article to provide
for the installation, maintenance, approval and compliance of fire
sprinkler systems within the Town of Brighton.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ADDITION
The extension or increase in area, height or equipment of
a structure.
ALTERATION
Any change, rearrangement or addition to a structure, other
than repairs; any modification in construction or in equipment.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A sprinkler system, for fire protection purposes, designed
in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. Where provisions
of this code require that a building or portion thereof be equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, fire sprinklers shall
be installed throughout in accordance with the applicable NFPA standard
as referenced in the Uniform Code.
REPAIRS
Replacement or renewal, excluding additions, of any part
of a structure, with like or similar materials or parts, for the purpose
of maintenance, preservation or restoration of such materials.
[Amended 2-13-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building or structure, required to have a fire sprinkler system under §
73-29 of this article, unless plans incorporating such fire sprinkler system are filed with the Town of Brighton Building Department and unless said plans are reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal.
[Amended 2-13-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any building or structure required to have a fire sprinkler system under §
73-29 of this article unless the system is installed as per plans approved by the Fire Marshal, operational, inspected and tested and unless the appropriate plan review fees are paid to the Town.
[Amended 2-13-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
Installed fire sprinkler systems shall be maintained by the property owner as prescribed in Section 1163.13 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association. All fire sprinkler systems, required under §
73-29 of this article, shall be properly maintained and fully operational in a manner satisfactory to the Fire Marshal, and shall require an annual operational permit. Applications for such permits shall be in a form as developed by the Fire Marshal. Fees for such permits shall be as determined from time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
[Amended 2-13-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
The requirements set fourth in this article shall be in addition to and shall supplement the requirements set forth in Article
II of this chapter. The plans, specifications, rating body approvals and materials required by the Town of Brighton Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal relating to the fire sprinkler system shall be submitted to the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal in conjunction with an application for a building permit pursuant to Article
II, Enforcement of State Code, of this chapter for review and approval. The fees for plan review shall be as determined from time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
This article shall not be construed to hold
any code enforcement official of the Town of Brighton responsible
for any damages to persons or property by reason of inspection or
reinspection authorized herein or failure to inspect or reinspect
as required by any permits under this article, nor shall it be liable
for any damage to persons or property by reason of the Building Inspector
and/or Fire Marshal exercising their discretion as provided in this
article.