Fire Protection Coffee Break Training August 2014

Fire Protection Coffee Break Training August 2014

Agenda Opening from Chief TeKippe Introduction of Communication Strategy Fire Marshal Lund New Fee Schedule Fire Marshal Lund Submittals, Resubmittals, and Administrative Holds FPE Phelan Questions and Answers Open Forum

Communication Strategy Goal: Improve Communications Between contractors/design professionals and the fire department Fire Protection Newsletter 1 page quick-hitter Important Information Leads up to next presentation Fire Protection Coffee Break Training What we are doing today

Fee Schedule Changes Changes to all Fire Prevention Permit Fees Annual Permits, Temporary Permits, Construction Permits (fire protection systems) Based on Fee Consultant Study conducted by the City of Des Moines Adopted by City Council

Sprinkler System Permit Fees Fee Amount Description $ 150.00 Fire Sprinkler System (modifying 20 sprinklers or less) $ 300.00 Fire Sprinkler System 0-10,000 square feet $ 450.00 Fire Sprinkler System 10,001-25,000 square feet $ 600.00 Fire Sprinkler System 25,001-50,000 square feet $ 900.00 Fire Sprinkler System 50,001-100,000 square feet $ 1,350.00 Fire Sprinkler System 100,001-200,000 square feet $ 1,750.00 Fire Sprinkler System 200,001-300,000 square feet $ 2,150.00 Fire Sprinkler System 300,001-400,000 square feet $ 2,650.00 Fire Sprinkler System 400,001-500,000 square feet $ 3,350.00 Fire Sprinkler System >500,000 square feet $ 200.00 Addition of a Backflow Prevention Device to an existing sprinkler system $ 300.00 Standpipe system (not part of a sprinkler system) $ 200.00 Fire Pump & related equipment (per pump) 1/2 Fee Resubmittal of any fire protection system plans 2x Fee Failure to obtain a permit prior to installation (may also be subject to stop work order)

Fire Alarm System Permit Fees Fee Amount Description $ 300.00 Fire Alarm System 0-10,000 square feet $ 450.00 Fire Alarm System 10,001-25,000 square feet $ 600.00 Fire Alarm System 25,001-50,000 square feet $ 900.00 Fire Alarm System 50,001-100,000 square feet $ 1,350.00 Fire Alarm System 100,001-200,000 square feet $ 1,750.00 Fire Alarm System 200,001-300,000 square feet $ 2,150.00 Fire Alarm System 300,001-400,000 square feet $ 2,650.00 Fire Alarm System 400,001-500,000 square feet $ 3,350.00 Fire Alarm System >500,000 square feet $ 200.00 Fire Alarm Control Unit (replacement or addition) $ 200.00 Other protection systems tied into the fire alarm system (e.g. delayed egress) 1/2 Fee Resubmittal of any fire protection system plans 2x Fee Failure to obtain a permit prior to installation (may also be subject to stop work order)

Fire Protection System Permit Fees Fee Amount Description $ 150.00 Kitchen Hood Suppression System (per hood) $ 400.00 Clean Agent or Other Suppression System 0-2,500 square feet $ 550.00 Clean Agent or Other Suppression System 2,501-5,000 square feet $ 800.00 Clean Agent or Other Suppression System >5,000 square feet 1/2 Fee Resubmittal of any fire protection system plans 2x Fee Failure to obtain a permit prior to installation (may also be subject to stop work order)

What Requires a Resubmittal? aka what mistakes are going to cost me more money?

Overview of the Line in the Sand Resubmittal If it requires significant time to discover the omission or error and to review the corrected or additional materials that will require a re-submittal and the resubmittal fee will be charge. Administrative Hold If it requires minimal time to discover the omission or error or review the corrected or additional materials.

Overview of the Line in the Sand No Resubmittal Fee Forgot to include a required part of the submittal. Resubmittal Fee A submitted part of the submittal contained errors.

Specific Examples Sprinklers Not required Omitted flow test data including date. Omitted calc for quick response area reduction Used incorrect or omitted loss for backflow preventer, but margin of safety is sufficient to compensate. Omitted location of expansion loop for pvc pipe. Additional Spk required outside the hydraulically most remote area. Required Used wrong Hazard/Density in Calc s Used incorrect or omitted loss for backflow preventer, but margin of safety is not sufficient to compensate. Additional spk required in hydraulically most remote area.

Specific Examples Fire Alarm No Fee Omitted calculations Omitted technical specifications Omitted ceiling heights Calc d backup battery for voice system at 5 min not 15 min no additional battery required. Did not designate use of all spaces to verify notification requirements. No changes required. Fee Used incorrect wire resistance in calc s Calc d backup battery for voice system at 5 min not 15 min additional battery required. Did not denote acoustically distinguishable spaces and intelligibility test locations. Did not designate use of all spaces to verify notification requirements. Changes required.