Building permits and plans examination

Prior to the issuance of any permit for building construction and alterations, the director of the department of fire-rescue shall designate one or more plans examiners for the purpose of reviewing all building plans submitted in accordance with the currently adopted and approved building code. Members of the department of fire-rescue's plans examination section shall identify requirements for fire suppression and life safety systems, vertical separations, means of egress, flame spread and combustibility of materials, and exit lighting. Single-family residences and duplexes are exempt from this requirement, unless the owner or builder requests a department of fire-rescue evaluation.

(1)

The department of fire-rescue's plans examiners shall identify requirements such as vertical separation and means of egress regarding fire safety and fire protection.

(2)

The department of fire-rescue's plans examiners shall identify requirements for life safety systems such as smoke detectors, voice communication systems and emergency lighting and shall designate placement of required exits and directional lights. The electrical plans examiner and the electrical inspection division of the planning, building and zoning department shall be responsible for proper evaluation, and application of these requirements.

(3)

The department of fire-rescue's plans examiners shall identify requirements for fire suppression systems, such as sprinkler and standpipe installations, and designate placement of required department of fire-rescue connections and hose cabinets. The plumbing plans examiner and the plumbing inspection division of the planning, building and zoning department shall be responsible for proper evaluation and application of these requirements.

(4)

The department of fire-rescue's plans examiners shall identify requirements for life safety systems, such as smoke control, ventilation and emergency elevators. The mechanical plans examiner and the mechanical inspection division of the planning, building and zoning department shall be responsible for proper evaluation and application of these requirements.

(Ord. No. 10824, § 2, 1-10-91; Code 1980, § 19-1)