(A) Inspection. Prior to the occupancy of any newly-constructed structure or tenant area, an inspection and approval must be given by the City Building Inspector and the Fire Chief or the Fire Marshal, or their respective designees. After the final inspection occurs, a certificate of occupancy shall be signed by the City Building Official and the Fire Marshal. This will then allow the occupant to start moving into that building. Occupancy prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy shall result in a fine as set forth in the City Building Code.
(B) Acceptance testing. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for a newly-constructed, renovated, or remodeled Class 1 structure, the Greenfield Fire Territory is required to witness a successful acceptance or performance test in accordance with the appropriate installation standard or manufacturer’s specifications for the following systems (if applicable):
(1) Fire alarm system;
(2) Sprinkler system;
(3) Special hazard fire suppression system; and
(4) Type I hood exhaust system.
(C) Written verification. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for a newly-constructed, renovated, or remodeled Class 1 structure, the Greenfield Fire Territory requires written verification that each fire protection and life safety system has been installed in complete agreement with the terms of the manufacturer’s instructions, the listing, and the applicable installation standards.
(D) Installation documents. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for a newly- constructed, renovated, or remodeled Class 1 structure, the Greenfield Fire Territory requires the following documentation (if applicable):
(1) Record of Completion for Fire Alarm Systems, as required by NFPA 72;
(2) Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping for Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems, as required by NFPA 24;
(3) Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping for Private Fire Service Mains, Fire Hydrants, and Piping, as required by NFPA 13 and 24;
(4) Certificate of Completion I Installation for All Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems; and
(5) Air Balance Test Report (Type I and II exhaust hoods).
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