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(A) User permit; definition. A FIRE SAFETY USER PERMIT is a permit required by the Fire Department in connection with its duties to safeguard life and property in connection with:
(1) The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials, or devices;
(2) Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;
(3) Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises arising from occupancy or use;
(4) Matters related to the construction, extension, repair alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems; and
(5) Conditions affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
(B) Permits required. Permits shall be obtained from the Fire Department pursuant to the procedures and considerations set forth herein and in Chapter 1 of the Fire Code, and will be issued on an individual basis upon demonstration of compliance with the applicable Fire Code regulations.
(C) Application for permit. Applications for permits shall be submitted to the Fire Department together with the appropriate fees and such information and documentation as may required by the Fire Department.
(D) Review and issuance. An on-site inspection shall be conducted to determine compliance with applicable provisions of the Fire Code. If an application for a permit is rejected, the applicant shall be advised, in writing, of the reasons for the rejection.
(E) Revocation. The Fire Department may revoke a permit upon determination that the permit holder or any agents or employees of the permit holder, has violated any provision of the Fire Code or any stated condition of the permit. The Fire Department shall advise the permit holder, in writing, of the reason for the revocation.
(F) Non-transferable. All permits issued shall not be transferable. Permits shall be valid only as specified on the permit for the time period, use and/or project specified. User permits will be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance unless otherwise specified in the permit.
(G) Fee administration. In the event that a use or occupancy requires more than one annual user permit, multiple permits may be combined into a single permit, and the highest fee required for any one of these permits shall be charged.
(H) Inspections. An inspection shall be conducted by the Fire Department to determine if the occupancy or use is in compliance with the Fire Code. The Fire Department will conduct as many inspections as necessary to assure compliance with the Fire Code and approval for the user permit. Once the occupancy is approved for the permit, the Fire Department will mail the user permit to the occupant.
(I) Permit displayed. The applicant must display the issued user permit so that the public or other users can confirm that the occupancy or use has met Fire Code requirements.
(Ord. passed 9-19-2019) Penalty, see § 92.99
(A) Permit required. A permit must be obtained from the Planning and Inspections Department for the installation, modification, renovation or removal of any fire protection equipment such as fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, hood suppression systems, and standpipe systems.
(B) Plans required. Plans, blueprints and hydraulic calculations for the system being installed, modified, or renovated shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of a permit. No work may commence until a permit has been issued. Three sets of all plans, blueprints and/or hydraulic calculations shall be submitted.
(C) Permit issuance. Once the plans are approved, a permit will be issued by the Planning and Inspections Department.
(D) Inspection required.
(1) The Fire Department must be notified at least 24 hours in advance to schedule any inspections. Inspections required include:
(a) Inspection of pressure testing of all piping;
(b) Rough-in inspection of all piping that may be concealed;
(c) Inspection of all underground piping prior to covering;
(d) Inspection of all hydrants; and
(e) Final inspection and complete system testing.
(2) An approved/stamped set of drawings must be maintained on the job site for inspections, and the contractor is responsible to have the necessary personnel present to conduct any tests.
(E) Materials test and certification. Once a fire protection system has been approved by the Fire Department, the contractor is responsible for issuing a materials test and certification letter to the Fire Department. This letter shall state that the system has been installed in accordance to the appropriate NFPA standards and manufacturer's recommendations; has been successfully tested; that all materials used are approved for their use; and that the system is in full operation. A letter shall be submitted for any fire protection system work for which a permit has been issued.
(F) Inspection report and finalization. The Fire Department will complete an inspection report after each inspection conducted on a fire protection system. The contractor will be notified of system deficiencies and when all necessary requirements have been met for each fire protection system. Once all requirements have been met and all fees paid, the Fire Department may then consider the permit complete and final and note such on the permit.
(Ord. passed 9-19-2019) Penalty, see § 92.99
A permit holder or an applicant for a permit may appeal an action taken by the Fire Department in connection with its enforcement of the Fire Code as provided at G.S. §§ 143-140 through 143-141. Such actions may include refusal to issue or revocation of a permit; interpretation of the requirements of the Fire Code; or imposition of civil penalties. Any appeal relating to a matter not arising under the Fire Code may be taken as provided in Chapter 10 of this Code.
(Ord. passed 9-19-2019)
(A) The Fire Code, incorporated by reference into this chapter, and all other provisions of this Chapter shall be enforced by the Fire Department. All Fire Department personnel designated to enforce the Fire Code shall be certified by the State Code Officials Qualification Board.
(C) Violation of any provision of this chapter that poses an imminent threat to life or property shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $500 to be recovered by the town.
(D) Violation of any provision of this chapter, except for those violations set forth in division (C) above or division (E) below, shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $100 to be recovered by the town.
(E) Any person who violates the provisions of § 92.06(A) or (B) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
(Ord. passed 9-19-2019)