(A) Requirement. Fire protection system permits shall be required as follows:
(1) Residential.
(a) Except as required by division (C)(1) below, low voltage systems installed in residential buildings regulated by the Dublin Residential Code shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
(2) Nonresidential. For all other buildings not included above a separate fire protection system permit(s) shall be required for each certified address.
(B) Minimum fee. The minimum fee for a fire protection system permit shall be as set forth from time to time by ordinance.
(C) Fire protection permits for fire detection and alarm systems.
(1) Fire protection permits shall be required for fire detection and alarm systems as follows:
(a) Fire detection and alarm systems include line voltage (over 49 volts) and low voltage (49 volts or less) systems.
(b) Only a licensed electrical contractor shall be issued a permit to install a line voltage system.
(c) All line voltage connections of a low voltage system shall be by a licensed electrical contractor, and shall require an electrical permit.
(2) Fire protection permit fees for fire detection and alarm system shall be assessed as set forth from time to time by ordinance, for fire detection and alarm systems in all occupancies, outlets, detectors, alarms horns, audible signaling appliances, loudspeakers, manual fire alarm boxes or similar devices or fire detection and alarm systems.
(D) Fire protection permit for automatic fire suppression systems.
(1) Fire protection permits shall be required for automatic fire suppression systems as follows:
(a) Construction of accessory on-site water supply and fire pump buildings or structures shall require separate building permits and fees, in addition to fire protection permits and fees.
(b) On-site water supply piping shall be included in the fire protection system permit issued for the building.
(c) No permits or fees shall be required for portable fire extinguishers or fire protection systems within residential kitchen range hoods and ducts.
(2) Fire protection permit fees for automatic fire suppression systems shall be assessed as set forth from time to time by ordinance.
('80 Code, § 1333.15) (Ord. 76-80, passed 11-3-80; Am. Ord. 02-13, passed 1-28-13; Am. Ord. 01-16, passed 2-8-16)
Editor's Note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available at city offices during normal business hours.