(A) Acceptance test. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for a newly-constructed, renovated, or remodeled Class 1 structure, the Town Fire Department 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.
(B) Written verification. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for a newly- constructed, renovated or remodeled Class 1 structure, the Town Fire Department requires written verification that each fire protection and life-safety system has been installed in complete agreement with the terms of the listing, manufacturer’s instructions, and the applicable installation standard.
(C) Installation documentation. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for a newly- constructed, renovated or remodeled Class 1 structure, the Town Fire Department 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;
(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/installation for all special hazard fire suppression systems; and
(5) Air balance test report (Type I and II exhaust hoods).
(Ord. 2010-16, passed 12-6-2010)