§ 94.15 ON-SITE FIRE PROTECTION - PLANS & CONNECTIONS

(A) All installation of on-site fire protection shall be in accordance to code in effect at the time of construction. A complete set of plans and specifications for fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems and other special types of fire extinguishing systems and appurtenances thereto shall be submitted to the Department for review. The installation shall be at the expense of the owner or developer.

(B) All Fire Department connections to sprinkler systems and stand pipes shall be a 5" storz connection with 30 degree elbow angled down.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)

§ 94.14 REVIEW OF BUILDING PLANS AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

(A) Except as otherwise determined by the Fire Chief, the plans submitted to the Building Department in support of an application for a building permit to construct any building shall also be submitted to the Fire Department for review.

(B) When any plans are submitted under division (A) above, the Fire Chief shall cause a review of them and determine whether such plans conform to the rules and regulations of the State of Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission and the Fort Wayne Fire Department Ordinance, listed in this chapter. The review process shall not be construed as an approval of any violation of the provisions of this chapter, of other ordinances of the city, or of rules and regulations of the State of Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.

(C) Certificate of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained from the Building Department. This certificate must be signed by both the Building Department and the Fire Department, after a final inspection of the building or structure is made. Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of any violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the city or of rules and regulations of the State of Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)

§ 94.13 REVIEW AND FINAL INSPECTION OF SITE PLANS

(A) Except as otherwise determined by the Chief of the Fire Department, the site plans submitted to the City Planning Department in support of an application for a building permit to construct any building shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review. When any plans are submitted, the Fire Chief shall cause a review of them and determine whether any building or structure on the land to be developed is, or will by virtue of the development, become in excess of the requirements of § 94.15 for fire hydrants and fire apparatus access roads. If, on review, it is determined either that the fire protection facilities or access roads are not required or that they are adequately provided for in the plans, the Fire Chief or his designee shall endorse his approval thereon. If adequate provision for such facilities or roads is not made, the Fire Chief or his designee shall either disapprove the plans or indicate to the City Planning Department in writing wherein they are deficient or approve the plans subject to conditions.

(B) No final inspection under the municipal code as to all or any portion of the development shall be deemed completed unless and until the installation of the prescribed facilities and access ways has been completed and the final approval thereof of the Fire Department is given as provided therein. The final inspection shall be conducted solely to implement the enforcement of the provisions of this section and shall in no manner be deemed an assurance on the part of the city that these facilities and access ways are or will continue to be in good working order.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)

§ 94.12 INVESTIGATIONS

(A) The Investigation Division shall investigate fires, environmental crimes and other fire department related incidents to determine origin, cause and circumstance which involve loss of life, serious injury, or damage to property or the environment.

(B) The personnel regularly assigned to the Investigation Division shall be commissioned as special police officers through the Board of Safety and have all rights, duties and authorities for the enforcement of this code, and state and local laws as they relate to their assignment.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)

§ 94.11 REMEDIES

(A) If the owner, operator, or agent fails to correct a cited violation of the Indiana Fire Prevention Code or a section in this chapter, the violation shall be a Class A infraction and subject to an ordinance violation Citation Notice. The Citation Notice may be issued, in accordance to IC 34-28-5, by the inspection officer for each violation cited. Each day the violation remains uncorrected shall be a separate violation and subject to a citation with penalties as listed in § 94.199.

(B) If the notice of violation and order is not completed within the time specified on the violation notice, and no review of such order has been initiated pursuant to § 94.10, the Fire Chief may request the City Attorney to institute for the city the appropriate legal proceedings to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful use of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of any order or direction made pursuant thereto. In addition, any such action for mandatory or injunctive relief may be joined with an action to recover the civil forfeitures provided for in § 94.199.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)