The following regulations and checklist establish a uniform approach for the design community and provide owners and fire alarm designers with complete fire alarm design and submittal package requirements. It shall be the responsibility of the installer/designer to assure that all applicable code requirements are followed. Any plans which are rejected and resubmitted will be subject to payment of additional fees for additional plan review(s).
(A) Fire Alarm Systems. The installation, renovation, addition, and/or maintenance of any fire alarm system shall comply with the following regulations:
1. Installation work shall be performed only after the plans have been reviewed and approved by the village; and the department shall generally complete a plan review within ten (10) business days of submittal to the village.
2. Submittal Checklist: All plans submitted shall contain the following:
(a) Proof of the contractor's license allowing the contractor to work within the Village of River Grove.
(b) Proof that a certified electrician shall install any fire alarm systems who must also be licensed to install fire alarm systems.
(c) The applicable codes are as follows:
(1) NFPA 70 (2017 Edition)
(2) NFPA 72 (2016 Edition)
(B) Fire Alarm Drawings.
1. All fire alarm drawings shall be submitted to the River Grove Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau, 2601 N Thatcher, River Grove, IL 60171, which shall include three (3) complete sets of the fire alarm drawings, one set on CD in PDF format, and cut sheet/product information.
2. The scaled drawings shall include the following:
(a) A title block that includes: (i) the property name and address; (ii) the alarm company name and address; (iii) the date of drawing with space for revision dates; (iv) the classification of the system per NFPA 72; (v) the name of the individual drew the drawing; (vi) the scale of the drawing; (vii) label the drawing as Fire Alarm System Standard or Addressable; and (viii) the number of pages of the drawing.
(b) A legend of the Fire Alarm System located on one sheet to indicate the type of device installed.
(c) A point-to-point wire diagram indicating the number of wires and gauge for each wire run, including which EMT size when appropriate.
(d) Installation notes under the symbol's legend indicating the type of wire and gauge for each circuit.
(e) Identify the overall dimension of the building on each floor and square footage and identify ceiling heights and ceiling construction on the drawings.
Drawings need to be clear, legible, and understandable. Drawings must be of a fire alarm design only.
(C) Calculations.
1. Wire size, type, and the resistance value
2. Voltage drop calculations
3. Battery calculations (minimum 48-hour battery back-up with 5 minutes of alarm)
(D) Specification Sheets. All pertinent information shall be highlighted on a specification sheet, and provide cut sheets for all devices installed:
1. FACP - Type, Listing, Current Draw
2. Batteries - Type, Listing, Current Draw
3. Smoke Detector - Type, Configuration, Spacing, Current Draw
4. Heat Detector - Type, Configuration, Spacing, Current Draw
5. Duct Detectors - Supervisory signal only (reset stations need to be located near the panel)
6. Manual Pull Stations - Type, Configuration
7. Audible Appliances - Type, Rating, Power Tap
8. Alarm Temporal Pattern
9. Visual Appliances - Type, Configuration
10. Protective Covers - Type, Attenuation
11. Water Flow Devices - Type, Configuration
12. Supervisory Device - Type, Configuration
(E) Additional Submittal Information Required.
1. A record of completion shall be prepared and submitted at final inspection (See Section 7.2.1 in NFPA 72)
2. A stamped set of plans and cut sheets approved by the Fire Department shall be available at the work site at all times.
(F) Rough Inspection. A rough inspection of all fire alarm wiring shall be done by the River Grove Fire Department prior to the installation of drywall and/or ceiling materials. The installer shall contact the department to schedule the inspection.
(G) Final Inspection. A final inspection shall be scheduled in compliance with the following conditions:
1. No acceptance testing will be conducted prior to the completion of construction; and a minimum of two (2) business days is needed to schedule test.
2. Final acceptance is subject to field inspection.
3. Re-inspection fees will be charged for re-inspections needed due to incomplete systems and/or failure to follow the above rules.
4. An appointment is needed to schedule a final inspection.
5. No inspection or testing will occur until all communicators are operational and being monitored.
(H) Contractor Certification. The contractor must provide the River Grove Fire Department with a certificate stating that the fire protection systems are installed in full compliance with NFPA standards, IBC/IFC requirements, and that all acceptance tests have been conducted. This certificate must be presented to the Fire Inspector at the time of the final acceptance test for the system. The contractor shall also supply an NFPA 72 worksheet at the time of the fire alarm acceptance test. (Ord. 2023-05, 3-16-2023)