(a) Every standpipe installation, yard hydrant system, automatic sprinkler installation, or installation of other automatic fire extinguishing equipment, electrically operated interior fire alarm system and automatic fire detecting system, shall be under the responsible charge of the owner or other person designated by the owner, who is familiar with the operation of the systems in his or her charge. The person shall see that the systems are maintained in a serviceable condition. No person shall be in charge of any system or installation unless he or she applies for and receives a certificate of qualification issued by the Fire Chief and pays a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for any initial certificate or annual renewal of a certificate. The following categories require a Certificate of Qualification permit:
(1) Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG).
(2) Fire Protection Systems.
A. Sprinkler.
B. Standpipe.
C. Fire Pump.
D. Yard Hydrant.
E. Fire Alarm.
F. Smoke Control System.
G. Other Automatic Protection System.
(b) Additional fees:
(1) FPS initial inspection fees for Fire Alarm and Wet based systems:
Category
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Fee
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Category
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Fee
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Less than 2,500 square feet
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$100.00
|
2,501 - 5,000 square feet | $125.00 |
5,001 - 10,000 square feet | $150.00 |
10,001 - 12,000 square feet | $175.00 |
12,001 - 20,000 square feet | $200.00 |
20,001 - 40,000 square feet | $225.00 |
40,001 - 60,000 square feet | $250.00 |
60,001 - 100,000 square feet | $275.00 |
100,001 - 125,000 square feet | $300.00 |
125,001 and over
|
$300.00 + $15.00 per additional 5,000 square feet |
(2) Additional Inspection/Specialty fees:
Category
|
Fee
|
Category
|
Fee
|
New Cell Towers with Utility Building
|
$150.00
|
New Cell Towers | $100.00 |
Cellular Antennas Replacement | $50.00 |
New Fire Alarm Test | $150.00 |
Fire Control Panel Replacement | $150.00 |
Sprinkler Panel | $150.00 |
Kitchen Hood | $150.00 |
Underground Fire Main | $150.00 |
Hazardous Escort During Business Hours | $100.00 |
Hazardous Escort After Hours | $334.32 / 4 hour minimum – $83.58 per additional hour |
Communication Permit (Annual) | $100.00 |
FPS Contractor Fee (Annual) | $100.00 |
Festival Permit | $150.00 / year |
Festival Inspection Fee
|
$334.32 / 4 hour minimum – $83.58 per additional hour |
(3) Additional Inspection/Specialty fees:
Category
|
Fee
|
BUSTR (Underground Tank Inspection)
|
$100 / hour
|
Knox Box Permit
|
$50.00 |
(4) HAZMAT Response fees:
Category
|
Fee
|
HAZMAT Response fee billed to spiller
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$400.00 / 4 hours – $100.00 / man hour after the initial 4 hours
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HAZMAT Specialist
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$334.32 / 4 hour minimum – $83.58 per additional hour |
(c) Replacement costs: any damaged supplies or equipment will be billed to the spiller.
(d) By the discretion of the Fire Chief, any permit fees may be waived on a case-by-case basis.
(Ord. No. 1144-2024. Passed 11-25-24, eff. 12-3-24)