(a) Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
(1) Applicability.
a. Pursuant to Section 101.14(4m), Wis. Stats, every multi-family residential dwelling of eight (8) or more units serviced by a public water system which is constructed within the Village of Edgar shall be constructed with an automatic fire sprinkler system for fire protection purposes.
b. For purposes of this Section, automatic fire sprinkler system has the meaning given in Section 145.01(2), Wis. Stats.
(2) Plan Review.
Prior to any modification to existing commercial and industrial sprinkler systems or installation of a new sprinkler system, the plans approved by the State for such systems shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review, when not already required by the State of Wisconsin.
(3) Standards.
a. Applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Administrative Code regulating automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire safety are hereby adopted by reference, as may be amended from time to time. Furthermore, to the extent not inconsistent with the Wisconsin Administrative Code, the standards of the National Fire Protection Association regulating automatic fire sprinkler systems are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference. All sprinkler systems shall meet the standards of NFPA 13 "Standards for Installation for Sprinkler Systems", NFPA 13R "Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height", NFPA 25 "Standards for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems", and any of their referenced standards, and other standards adopted by the State of Wisconsin.
b. Any automatic fire sprinkler system which is required by this Section shall be installed and maintained in every building and structure where required by the Wisconsin Administrative Code, if not otherwise required herein, and shall comply with the standards adopted by the Wisconsin Administrative Code and the National Fire Protection Association, in effect at the time of such installation. In the event of a conflict between any regulations adopted herein by reference, the most restrictive of such provisions shall apply.
(4) Plan Submittals.
Three (3) copies of the plans, specifications and calculations shall be submitted for review. Approved plans shall be stamped "conditionally approved", with a plan number, the date and signature of the approving official. One (1) copy will be kept on file with the Fire Department, while the other copies will be returned to the contractor. Full responsibility for the accuracy of the plans and calculations shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
(5) Fire Department Connections.
Fire Department connections (FDC) on all systems shall be a 4" Storz Connection. The location of the FDC shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to work being commenced. No work may begin on the installation of the sprinkler system until plans have been submitted and reviewed by the Fire Department. The Fire Department shall be contacted no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance for any tests required by code either during installation or inspection, testing, or maintenance of the system.
(6) Certification and Inspection.
a. Installers of an automatic fire sprinkler system shall, upon completion, certify to the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, that installation was completed pursuant to the requirements of this Section. Upon receipt thereof, the Fire Chief or his/her designee will inspect the installation and verify compliance or direct such appropriate action as is required to secure compliance.
b. No building or structure for which an automatic fire sprinkler system is required shall be occupied or used for its intended purpose until compliance with this Section is verified by the Fire Chief or the Fire Chiefs designee. The Building Inspector shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or structure until compliance with this Section, where required, is verified by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
(7) Connection to Water Supply System.
The water service line providing water to the automatic fire sprinkler system may be connected to the general water service lateral, or may be a separate lateral, provided, however, that if connected to the general water service lateral, the line shall be separate and valved before the water meter which measures the domestic water supply. The sizing, location and all other aspects of the required water supply line shall be authorized and approved by representatives of the Water Utility and the owner of the premises which requires the automatic fire sprinkler service will be required to pay for the full cost of installing a new or separate fire service water supply line in addition to all necessary valves, fittings and other costs associated with the provision of such service.
(8) Documentation.
Copies of all inspection, testing, and maintenance of sprinkler systems shall be forwarded to the Fire Department. In addition, the most current maintenance/test record shall be posted at the system control panel.
(9) Maintenance.
a. The owner or occupant of a building or structure containing the automatic fire sprinkler system shall maintain the system in an operative condition at all times. The owner or occupant of the building containing such system shall properly notify the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, in case said sprinkler protection system is inoperative due to a mechanical malfunction or otherwise.
b. An automatic fire sprinkler system may not be rendered inoperable without the written permission of the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, and then only for the duration of the time permitted thereby.
c. No such system, once installed for any reason, shall be disconnected or shall cease to be maintained should a building or structure cease to be occupied, in whole or in part, without first obtaining the permit to do so from the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
(b) Other Fire Suppression Systems.
(1) Plan Review.
Prior to any modification to or installation of any new fire suppression system, or the alteration of an existing system, plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department or its designee for review, when not already required by the State.
(2) Standards.
All fire suppression systems, other than water based sprinkler systems, shall comply with the applicable NFPA standards (most current edition at the time of modification or installation).
(3) Plan Submlttals.
Three (3) copies of the plans, specifications and calculations shall be submitted for review. Approved plans shall be stamped "conditionally approved", with a plan approval number, the date and signature of the approving official. One (1) copy will be kept on file with the Fire Department, while the other copies will be returned to the contractor. Full responsibility for the accuracy of the plans and calculations is the sole responsibility of the contractor.
(4) Notifications.
No work may begin on the installation of a fire suppression system until plans have been submitted and reviewed by the Fire Department. The Fire Department shall be contacted no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance for any tests required by code either during installation or inspection, testing, or maintenance of the system.
(5) Documentation.
Copies of all inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire suppression systems shall be forwarded to the Fire Department. In addition, the most current maintenance/test record shall be posted at the control panel.
(c) Fire Extinguishers.
(1) Code Compliance.
The installation, maintenance, selection, and distribution of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with NFPA 1 Fire Code, Chapter 13.6 and NFPA 10 "Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers, except as otherwise provided hereunder.
(2) Fire Extinguisher Standards.
a. The owner, agent or occupant of all required occupancies has the option of purchasing a compliant fire extinguisher in lieu of maintenance requirements. In these situations the following applies:
I. A new fire extinguisher shall be purchased annually.
2. The dated store purchase receipt for the new fire extinguisher shall be kept on file for inspection, and presented to the Fire Inspector for review and copying upon request.
3. The date the new fire extinguisher was placed in service must be permanently displayed on the extinguisher.
b. In situations where a conflict between the provisions of the Fire Code and the standards in Subsection (c)(2)a above and the manufacturer's recommendations relative to said fire extinguisher, the more restrictive provision shall be enforced.