The following regulations and checklist establish a uniform approach for the design community and provide owners and sprinkler system designers with complete sprinkler system design and submittal package requirements. It is 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) Sprinkler Systems. The installation, renovation, addition, and/or maintenance of any sprinkler system shall comply with the following:
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 contractor is licensed to install sprinkler systems with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal.
(c) Applicable standards are as follows:
(1) NFPA 13 (2019 Edition).
(2) NFPA 13R (2019 Edition).
(3) NFPA 13D (2019 Edition).
(4) NFPA 14 (2019 Edition).
(5) NFPA 20 (2019 Edition).
(6) NFPA 25 (2017 Edition).
(B) Sprinkler System Drawings.
1. All sprinkler system drawings shall be submitted to the River Grove Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau, 2601 N Thatcher, River Grove, II, 60171, which shall include three (3) complete sets of sprinkler systems drawings, one (1) on CD in PDF format; and cut sheet/product information.
2. The scaled drawings must include the following:
(a) A title block that includes: (i) the property name and address; (ii) the sprinkler company name/contractor name, address and phone number; (iii) the date of drawing with space for revision dates; (iv) the classification of the system per NFPA 13; (v) the name of the individual who drew the drawing; and (vi) a detailed scope of work narrative.
(b) The specific type and quantity of sprinklers shall be set forth on each page.
(c) All ceiling information including soffits, heights, construction type, slope, etc., shall be identified and noted with cross section details on the plans.
(d) Include a scaled site plan clearly showing the building fire department connection location and fire hydrant locations.
Drawings need to be clear, legible, and understandable. Drawings must be of a sprinkler system design only.
(C) Calculations.
1. Include hydraulic calculations which clearly show the friction loss for the backflow preventer and include a graph curve sheet.
2. All fire hydrant flow test information shall be dated and not be more than one (1) year old.
(D) Specification Sheets. All pertinent information shall be highlighted on the sheet, and provide cut sheets for all devices installed. All sprinklers, valves, etc., shall be included on the cut sheets.
(E) Rough Inspection. A rough inspection of all sprinkler piping 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.
(F) Tests.
1. A flush of the underground water mains shall be made prior to the connection to the sprinkler system. All such tests shall be witnessed by the River Grove Fire Department.
2. All underground and overhead systems and piping shall be hydrostatically tested with water at not less than 200 psi for two (2) hours. This test must be witnessed by the River Grove Fire Department.
3. When the system is complete, a two inch (2") main drain test shall be completed and witnessed by the River Grove Fire Department.
4. When the system is completed, a wet system inspector's test shall be completed, and the inspector's test report shall be provided to the River Grove Fire Department.
(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, and 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 hydrostatic/ acceptance test. (Ord. 2023-05, 3-16-2023)