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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