(A) Inspection fees - existing structures. Exceptions may be given by the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal depending on the violation cited.
Annual inspection | $0 |
First re-inspection (approximately 30 days) | $0 |
Second re-inspection (approximately 15 days) | $100 |
Third and all subsequent (approximately 5 days) | $250 |
(B) Inspection/permit fees - new construction.
Initial site and construction inspections | $0 |
All subsequent acceptance tests (all types) | $75 |
Fire alarm/sprinkler system - initial acceptance test | $0 |
Fire Department occupancy permit | $25 |
Hood suppression system - initial acceptance test | $0 |
(C) Plan review fees.
Construction/building plan review | $0.10 per sq. ft./$75 minimum |
(D) Fire protection permit fees.
Automatic sprinkler system per NFPA 13 | Number of risers or systems x $100 |
Fire alarm system per NFPA 72 | Number of fire alarm annunciation zones per NFPA 72 x $100 |
Modification to an existing system | Item being modified (i.e., riser) x $75 |
Special hazard system (i.e., hood suppression system) | Number of systems x $100 |
(E) General fees/fines.
Construction or installation without a fire protection permit | Stop work order, plus 5x normal permit fee |
Failure to implement a required fire watch | $350 per day/per person - IDHS notified |
False/faulty alarms (alarms 4 - 6 in a calendar year) | $75 each occurrence |
False/faulty alarms (alarms 7 - 10 in a calendar year) | $150 each occurrence |
False/faulty alarms (alarms 11 and beyond in a calendar year) | $250 each occurrence |
Occupancy without occupancy permit | $250 per day |
Tampering with a life safety system | $500 each occurrence - IDHS and ZPD notified |
(Ord. 2010-16, passed 12-6-2010; amended 6-29-2015)