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105.4.3 Approved documents required.
When department review of design and installation documents is required by this code or other laws, rules or regulations, it shall be unlawful to construct or alter any facility, or install, alter or remove any device, equipment or system, without first having obtained department approval of the design and installation documents.
(Am. L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/195.
105.4.4 Approved documents.
The department shall approve, or deny, or preliminarily deny design and installation documents in accordance with the procedures and time periods set forth in FC 105.2.4. Department approval of design and installation documents may be made subject to the requirements of the Building Code and other applicable laws, rules and regulations, and shall be documented and effective as set forth in this section.
(Am. L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/195.
105.4.4.1 Terms of approval.
The department may make its approval of design and installation documents subject to such terms and conditions as the department may prescribe by rule or specify as part of the approval. Department approval of design and installation documents for fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, and/or other devices, equipment, systems or facilities that do not require a Department of Buildings work permit, may incorporate by reference terms and conditions of the construction codes relating to work permits and licensing, including those in Articles 105 and 106 of Chapter 1 and Article 410 of Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.
(L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/195.
105.4.4.2 Method of approval.
Upon approval of design and installation documents, the department shall mark such approval upon such documents and/or issue a letter of acceptance or other form of written authorization.
(L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/195.
105.4.4.3 Limitations of approval.
Department approval of design and installation documents is limited to the laws, rules and regulations enforced by the department and for which approval has been sought. Department approval shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of compliance with the requirements of this code, the rules and any other applicable laws, rules or regulations.
(L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/195.
105.4.4.4 Authorization to perform work.
Department approval of design and installation documents authorizes performance of the work encompassed by the approval, subject to all other applicable laws, rules or regulations, including, when applicable, the requirement to obtain a work permit from the Department of Buildings, provided, however, that where department approval of design and installation documents is for devices, equipment, systems or facilities that do not require a Department of Buildings work permit, commencement of the work may be made contingent on department issuance of a project authorization following submission of contractor licensing information and such other information and documentation as may be required in accordance with FC 105.4.4.1.
(L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/195.
105.4.5 Inspection and testing.
The commissioner may require that, upon completion, any installation for which approved design and installation documents are required by this code or the rules be inspected and/or subjected to acceptance testing in the presence of a department representative.
105.4.6 Corrected documents.
Where field conditions necessitate any change from the approved design and installation documents, corrected design and installation documents or other documentation acceptable to the department shall be submitted.
105.4.7 Retention of design and installation documents.
One set of approved design and installation documents shall be retained by the commissioner. Approved design and installation documents, with the department stamp and/or other indicia of approval, shall be returned to the applicant, and shall be kept on the site of the building or structure or at the work site at all times and readily available for inspection by any representative of the department until the installation or other work has been inspected and/or approved by the department.
105.5 Revocation.
The commissioner may revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code when:
1. the permit is used for a location or establishment other than that for which it was issued.
2. the permit is used for a purpose or operation other than that listed in the permit.
3. conditions and limitations set forth in the permit have been violated.
4. there has been a false statement or misrepresentation material to the issuance of the permit.
5. the party engaging in the manufacture, storage, handling, use, sale or transportation of hazardous materials or combustible materials, or conducting an operation or maintaining a facility is different from the party to whom the permit was issued.
6. the permit holder fails, refuses or neglects to timely comply with the commissioner's orders or notices of violation duly served in accordance with this code, or other law, rule or regulation enforced by the department.
7. the permit was issued in error or in violation of this code or other applicable law, rule or regulation.
8. circumstances or conditions material to the issuance of the permit applied for have changed.
9. other good cause exists.
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