This section shall cover installation and maintenance of all manual and automatic fire alarm systems in new and existing buildings and also, faulty and/or false alarms, and delayed notification of manual or automatic systems.
(A) Supervision of alarm systems. Fire alarm systems required by 675 I.A.C.13, 675 I.A.C. 22 or this chapter shall be monitored as set forth in 675 I.A.C. 13-2.3-96 and 675 I.A.C. 22-2.2-17; 1996 edition of NFPA Standard No. 72, by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm which gives audible and visual signals at a constantly attended location. These remote services shall notify the County Fire Dispatch Center at 765-483-3377 who will, in turn, dispatch the proper city fire station to the site/source of the alarm.
(B) Fire alarm control panel. The fire alarm control panel shall be installed near the main entrance in the location required by the Fire Department and shall have a constantly visible indicator showing the condition of the system. This position may be changed with approval of the City Fire Marshal or his or her designee.
(C) Reset instructions. A set of instructions on methods to reset the alarm after an alarm or trouble condition signal has been given shall be posted adjacent to the panel. The instructions shall be protected from moisture or other damage. The alarm disconnect switch shall be clearly marked within the electrical panel where it is located. There must be made available an employee to reset the alarm and to accept the responsibility of the alarms functionality. An electronic copy of the reset instructions will be made available to the City Fire Department to keep on file at the stations.
(D) Marking of fire protection equipment, fire hydrants and access roads. Fire protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be clearly identified in a manner approved by the City Fire Department to prevent obstruction by parking and other obstructions.
(E) Requirements for commercial kitchen exhaust equipment and fire protection equipment. Any new installation of kitchen fire suppression equipment shall be inspected by a City Fire Inspector and City Building Inspector prior to the kitchen cooking equipment being placed in service. The installing company shall:
(1) Use installers that are qualified individuals by the manufacturer;
(2) Notify the City Fire Department Fire Prevention Division and the City Building Inspectors Office at least 24 hours in advance of the system being completed for system testing; and
(3) Complete a form stating that the system has been inspected, signed by the installation company’s representative. This form is to be kept on file at the City Fire Department.
(F) Fire watch. Any time a fire watch is required for temporary fire protection, each member of the fire watch must be an state certified firefighter I/II. If the firefighter is not a member of the City Fire Department, the certification of the firefighter must be provided to the City Fire Department prior to the beginning of the fire watch. Every fire watch shall have one firefighter for every 500 people of occupant load. There will be a charge of $25 per hour per firefighter charged for this service. The firefighter must have at least one means of communication with dispatch at the County Sheriff’s Department either through the 800 radio system or through cell phone contact to 765-483-3377.
(Ord. 2009-10, passed 11-30-2009)