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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.
o Inspectors will check for obstructions to the sprinkler heads.
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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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