Building Submittals
Automatic Fire Sprinklers:
- A fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all newly constructed residential or commercial buildings in the City.
- A fire sprinkler system shall be installed in existing buildings where a tenant improvement meets the requirements per City Municipal Ordinance 651.
- The contractor shall submit plans and appropriate fees and obtain approval from the Fire Department prior to the installation of the fire sprinkler system.
- A separate approval and permit is required for the installation of the fire protection underground. See above.
- Specific plan submittal requirements for the installation of sprinkler systems shall be as outlined in Information Bulletin # 28.
Fixed Extinguishing Systems:
- Contractors shall submit plans with appropriate fees for approval and obtain permit from the Fire Department prior to installation.
- Specific plan submittal requirements for the installation of fixed extinguishing systems shall be as outlined in Information Bulletin # 37.
Fire Alarm Systems:
- Fire alarm systems shall be required in all newly constructed buildings in the City. Tenant improvements in sprinklered buildings shall be provided with interior water flow notification.
- Contractors shall submit plans with appropriate fees for approval and obtain a permit from the Fire Department prior to installation or alteration.
- Specific plan submittal requirements for the installation of fire alarm systems shall be as outlined in Information Bulletin #53.
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