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Requirements

FIRE ALARM PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Fire alarm and detection systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following codes which are enforced in the Township of Upper Providence, Montgomery County, PA.

  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2018 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code
  • NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), 2016 Edition

Construction documents for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to, all the following:

  • Plans shall be scaled and include a scope of work outlining details of the project.
  • Plans shall show the job name and complete address. (including suite number)
  • The square foot area of the building shall be noted on the plans.
  • A summary sheet or symbol list showing a device count shall be provided.
  • Catalog cut sheets shall be provided and highlighted showing all components to be installed.
  • Specific details shall be provided regarding the offsite monitoring of the system including type of transmission means and name and location of the receiving station.
  • All wiring information shall be shown on the plans including size, type and all point-to-point wire runs.
  • Complete battery back-up calculations shall be provided that clearly note the battery size to be provided.
  • Voltage drops calculations using the “RMS” or “UL MAX” values for notification devices shall be provided.
  • All plans shall have the contractor’s name, address and phone number. • A floor plan which indicates the use of all rooms. Details of ceiling height and construction shall also be provided.
  • The interface of fire safety and control functions shall be provided.

Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed.

ORIGINAL DIGITAL PDF PLANS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW. ALL PLANS SHALL CONTAIN THE ORIGINAL DIGITAL SIGNATURE OF THE VERIFIABLE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. NO PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL PLANS SHALL BE SIGNED AND SEALED BY EITHER A FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER OR A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL THAT IS CERTIFIED TO A MINIMUM OF NICET LEVEL III.

NO EXCEPTIONS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION AND SERVICE PERSONNEL

In accordance with Section 10.5.2 of NFPA 72, 2016 Edition (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), installation personnel shall be qualified or shall be supervised by persons who are qualified in the installation, inspection and testing of fire alarm systems. Qualified personnel shall include, but not be limited to, one of more of the following:

  1. Personnel who are factory trained and certified for fire alarm installation of the specific type and brand of system being installed.
  2. Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized fire alarm certification organization (i.e. NICET) are acceptable to the Upper Providence Township Fire Marshal’s Office.

In accordance with Section 10.5.3.3 of NFPA 72, 2016 Edition (National Fire Alarm Code), service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Qualified personnel shall include, but not be limited to, one of more of the following:

  1. Personnel who are factory trained and certified for fire alarm service of the specific type and brand of system being installed.
  2. Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized fire alarm certification organization (i.e. NICET) are acceptable to the Upper Providence Township Fire Marshal’s Office.
  3. Personnel who are employed and qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the servicing of fire alarm systems (Underwriters Laboratories or Factory Mutual)

EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST BY THE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SYSTEMS PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Commercial Kitchen Hood Mechanical and Suppression Systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following:

  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2018 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code
  • NFPA 17A (Wet Chemical), 2017 Edition

Construction documents for kitchen hood systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

Kitchen Hood Mechanical System Submittals

  • Plans shall include complete hood, duct, and mounting dimensions.
  • Plans shall demonstrate that installation will meet requirements for clearance to combustibles.
  • Plans shall show the job name and complete address. (including suite number)
  • Plans shall include a roof detail showing the exhaust fans and all equipment within 15 feet.
  • Specific information and manufacturer's UL listing shall be provided for all hoods with capacities that differ from linear CFM requirements outlined in the IMC.
  • Complete calculations shall be shown for both the CFM and FPM used in sizing the exhaust duct and fan.
  • Appliance schedule shall be provided for all equipment under the hood. Schedule shall include detail of appliance dimensions, power/fuel type, and capacity.
  • All plans must have the contractor's name, address, and phone number.

Kitchen Hood Wet Chemical System Submittals

  • Plans must include exact hood, duct, pipe, and appliance dimensions.
  • Plans must show job name and address. (including suite number)
  • Catalog cut sheets must be provided for all nozzles and equipment to be used.
  • The tank size and flow point count must be noted on the plans.
  • All plans must have the contactor's name, address, and phone number.
  • Pre-engineered automatic dry- and wet-chemical extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application.

ALL PLANS SHALL BE SIGNED AND SEALED BY EITHER A FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER OR THE SYSTEM DESIGNER CERTIFIED TO A MINIMUM OF NICET LEVEL III.

NO EXCEPTIONS

Original Digital Plans with Original Electronic Seal shall be accepted.

NO PHOTOCOPIES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER PERMIT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following codes which are enforced in Upper Providence Township:

  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2018 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical
  • Code NFPA 13, 2016 Edition

Construction documents for automatic sprinkler systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to, all the following:

A detailed submittal list can be found in Chapter 23 of NFPA 13, 2016 Edition.

  • Plans shall be scaled and clearly show work to be done including a detailed scope of work.
  • An owner’s certificate shall be provided in accordance with Section 4.3 of NFPA 13
  • Plans shall show the job name and complete address. (including suite number)
  • The specific type and quantity of sprinklers shall be provided on every page.
  • Catalog cut sheets for all equipment including sprinklers, valves, etc. should be provided and highlighted.
  • Fire hydrant flow test information must be dated and less than 1 year old.
  • Hydraulic calculations must clearly show the friction loss for the backflow preventer and include a graph curve sheet.
  • All hydraulic node points shall be clearly shown in the drawings.
  • All ceiling information including soffits, heights, construction type, slope, etc. shall be shown and noted with cross section detailed on the plans.
  • Specific code sections and storage information shall be provided for all design densities over an Ordinary Group II.
  • All plans shall have the contractor’s name, address and phone number.
  • Provide a scaled site plan clearly showing the building’s fire department connection (FDC) and fire hydrant locations.

ORIGINAL DIGITAL PDF PLANS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW. ALL PLANS SHALL CONTAIN THE ORIGINAL DIGITAL SIGNATURE OF THE VERIFIABLE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. NO PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL PLANS SHALL BE SIGNED AND SEALED BY EITHER A FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER OR A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL THAT IS CERTIFIED TO A MINIMUM OF NICET LEVEL III.

NO EXCEPTIONS

 

The following are the submission requirements for each specific plan:
Name
City License #
Address
Cost of Work
City, State, ZIP
Address
Business Name (If applicable)
Applicant Same as Owner?
Email
City, State, ZIP
Address
Contractor Information
Phone #
Name
Property Owner Information
Email
Email
Contractor Same as Applicant
City, State, ZIP
Phone #
Applicant Information
State License #
Phone #
Name
Occupancy Load
# of Stories
Project Type
Building SQFT.
Is the building vacant?
Project Information
# of Dwelling Units
Project Description
If Yes, since when?
Zoning Approved?
If other, please specify
Fire Pumps
Type 1 Hood
Fire Works (Per Display)
Blasting
Hazardous Materials (Per Facility)
Upgrade ERRCS System
Tents/Temporary Structures
Quantity
Pounds
Quantity
Standpipe Systems
Alarm Devices
Demolition
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Private Fire Hydrant
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
Commercial Kitchens
Underground Tank Removal (Per Gallon)
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
Site Work
Restaurant Wet Chemical Systems
Quantity
Hazardous Materials, Operations & Blasting/Fireworks
Emergency Responder Radio System
Compressed Gas System
Nozzles
Dry Chemical System
Tank Install: Commercial
Industrial Ovens
Pipelines Terminals Fuel Disp. Facilities
Demolition of Automatic Sprinkler System
Quantity
Spraying or Dipping
Demolition of Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Underground Mains
# of Sprinklers
Temporary Membrane Structures: Tents Canopies
Specialty Suppression Systems
Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Type Full Name :
Sign With Hand
Please note the Fire Department will review the fees for the total cost and you will be receiving an email for the total amount due.
I hereby certify that I am the owner of record of the named property, or that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner to make this application as his authorized agent and I agree to conform to all applicable laws of this jurisdiction. In addition, if a permit for work described in this application is issued, I certify that the code official or the code official's authorized representative shall have the authority to enter areas covered by such permit at any reasonable hour to enforce the provisions of the code(s) applicable to this permit.
Attachments
Please attach the below items and any other supporting documents:
  • Any applicable plans, calculations and datasheets that are required for submission.
  • For fire alarm installation and service personnel, attach evidence of qualifications or certification.
  • For fire alarm installation and service personnel, attach the affidavit of training and experience.
Certification
Plans Attached?
Estimated Fees
Applicant Signature