CONTRACTOR PLAN SUBMIT TAL - Lima, OH

CONNTRACTOOR PLAN SUBMIT

TAL

OBTAINING FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMITS

o Complete commercial permit application (copy available on building

department website: http://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/index.aspx?NID=196

o Submit 4 sets of plans for review

o 1 set will be forwarded to the fire department having jurisdiction for comment

o Upon approval 2 sets will be returned to contractor with permit

o Building department will email copy of permit to fire department having

jurisdiction upon issuance. (see Contact List – Appendix A)

o Ready for system installation when permit has been issued

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

o System is to be installed in accordance with all approved construction

documents

o System must be installed as code compliant in accordance with all NFPA

standards and building codes.

SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS

o Contractor completes and sends (via fax or email) a fire protection request form (see appendix B) to fire department having jurisdiction.

o Contractor to call fire inspector to schedule inspection date and time.

o Fire inspector to notify building department of scheduled inspection date and time.

o Tests and inspections to be witnessed jointly by fire inspector and

building inspector.

o All new and modified systems affecting more than 20 heads shall be tested at 200 psi without loss of pressure for 2 hours.

EXCEPTION: modifications that cannot be isolated shall

not require testing in excess of system working pressure.

INSPECTION OF LIMITED AREA OR MODIFIED SYSTEMS HAVING 20 HEADS OR LESS

o Fire inspector and building inspector reviews construction documents for approvals and completeness.

o Inspectors verify that all piping and devices are according to approved documents (OBC 109.1).

o Inspectors will give final approval upon compliance of all system

components.

INSPECTION OF NEW OR MODIFIED SYSTEMS HAVING MORE THAN 20 HEADS

o Fire inspector and building inspector reviews construction documents for approvals and completeness.

o Inspectors verify pressure gauge for 200psi and begin 2-hour hydrostatic test.

o Inspectors verify that all piping and devices are according to approved

documents (OBC 109.1).

o If no loss of pressure and no violations were observed, the inspectors will sign the building permit.

o If violations including loss of pressure were observed, the inspectors

will leave an inspection form identifying the violations.

o If system is to be covered by ceilings or other building finishes, an additional inspection may be necessary to verify pipe installation is in compliance with approved plans before concealment.

o If sprinkler piping is to be painted, it must be inspected by the building

inspector prior to covering to ensure the correct type of pipe was installed.

o The fire alarm acceptance test and approval of all newly installed

tamper switches, flow or alarm devices must be completed prior to scheduling a final suppression inspection.

o Contractor must provide a completed material and test certificate. (see

Appendix C – Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Above ground Piping)

o Inspectors review construction documents for approvals and

completeness.

o Inspectors will verify the installation of the Hydraulic calculation sign, stock of spare sprinkler heads and general information sign. NOTE: spare special sized heads are not required.

o Inspectors will check for signage on all valves.

o Inspectors will verify head type and placement.

o Inspectors will check to ensure a ceiling is provided for pendant heads

when applicable and escutcheon plates are installed.

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Department Chief Addresss Phone E‐mail

Allen County EMA Russ Decker 333 N. Main St. Lima, Ohio 45801 419‐993‐1404 [email protected]

American Twp FD Tom Hadding 105 W. Main St. Elida, OH 45807 419‐339‐3921 [email protected]

Bath Twp. FD Joseph Kitchen 1787 N. Dixie Hwy. Lima, OH 45801 419‐221‐0550 [email protected]

Beaverdam‐Richland FD Bob Swisher 201 W. Main St. Beaverdam, OH 45808 419‐643‐3891 [email protected]

Bluffton FD Jon Kinn 402 N. Main St. Bluffton, OH 45817 419‐358‐8606 firechief@bluffton‐ohio.com

Bluffton EMS Jan Basinger P.O. Box 63 Bluffton, OH 45817 419‐358‐8606 basingerj@bluffton‐ohio.com

Cairo‐Monroe Twp. FD Wes Buettner 101 W. Main St. Cairo, OH 45820 419‐641‐5735 [email protected]

Delphos FD Kevin Streets 125 E. 2nd St. Delphos, OH 45833 419‐695‐2911 [email protected]

Harrod FD Lynn Dray

123 N. Walnut St. Harrod, OH 45850     P.O. 

Box 227 Harrod, OH 45850 419‐648‐4282 [email protected]

Invincible Fire Co. Dave Evans 204 S. Canal St. Spencerville, OH 45887 419‐647‐4615 [email protected]

Lafayette‐Jackson Twp. FD Bob Hutchinson

215 E. Sugar St. Lafayette, OH 45854               

P.O. Box 7107 Lafayette, OH 45854 419‐649‐3791 [email protected]

Lima FD Mark Heffner 433 S. Main St. Lima, OH 45804‐1287 419‐221‐5160 [email protected]

Perry Twp. FD Rick Phillips 2408 E. Breese Rd. Lima, OH 45806 419‐221‐2345 [email protected]

Shawnee Twp. FD Todd Truesdale 2526 Ft. Amanda Rd. Lima, OH 45804 419‐222‐2986 [email protected]

Spencerville EMS Julie Sheets 111 S. Pearl St.Spencerville, OH 45887 419‐647‐6369 [email protected]

Westminster Rural FD Jordan Striff 682 Faulkner Rd. Harrod, OH 45850 419‐648‐6443 [email protected]

ALLEN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTACTS APPENDIX A

Appendix B

Fire Protection Inspection Request Form

Jobsite Address:

Scheduled Date & Time:

Fire Alarm Witness Test Fire Suppression Permit No.

Fire Suppression Hydrostatic Test

HVAC Test Fire Alarm Permit No.

Electrical System Test

Suppression Rough-in

Final Suppression

Contractor Contact Person:

Contact Phone No.

No. Fire Alarm Devices No. Fire Alarm Devices No. HVAC Devices No. Electrical Systems

   Manual Pull Stations Egress Control Devices Smoke Control System Generator Test

   A/V Units Hold Open Devices Duct Detectors Fire Pump Test

   Smoke/ Heat Detectors Fire Shutter Smoke Dampers

Fire Suppression

Systems    Electric Strikes Sprinkler Flow Alarm Hood/Suppression Alarm

   Other: Sprinkler Tamper Device FM 200 Sprinkler Heads

   Stairway Pressurization Risers

Fire Protection Company:

F/A Installer Signature: Date:

F/S Installer Signature: Date:  

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