Spokane Municipal Code

Title 17F Construction Standards

Chapter 17F.080 Fire Code

Section 17F.080.050 Fire Equipment Permit

1. In addition to any building, electrical, plumbing, or other permit issued by the building services department, a person needs a permit from the fire official to install, alter, or repair required fire protection or fire detection systems or equipment which is regulated by this code.

1. 1. The equipment to which this section applies includes, but is not limited to, any:

1. 1. 1. Code-required fire alarm,

1. 1. 2. Sprinkler,

1. 1. 3. Standpipe,

1. 1. 4. Range hood, or

1. 1. 5. Other extinguishing system.

1. 2. Non-required systems are further defined below.

1. 3. A permit shall not be issued until payment of the permit fee, approval of plans where required, and payment of appropriate plan check fee.

1. 4. If the Washington State fire marshal has charged a plan check fee for equipment he has approved, the applicant will not be charged a plan check fee for the same submittal by the City fire official.

2. In order to verify, as provided in SMC 8.02.034, the value of the work upon which the permit and inspection fees are based, the fire official may require from the installer or from the owner of the property a verified copy of the invoice.

1. 1. Should it appear that an installer is understating the value of the work, and thereby underpaying the fees, the fire official may suspend the installer’s right to receive a permit for up to six months.

1. 2. Upon a second instance of undervaluation, suspension may be for up to one year.

3. Non-required fire alarm or fire sprinkler systems are those that are installed in a facility when they are not required by code. Non-required systems do not need to be submitted for review or permit, unless it is desired by the building owner.  Non-required systems are required to be installed by a Spokane Fire Department registered contractor.

Exceptions.

1. 1. Fire sprinkler systems with seven or more heads.

1. 2. Inert gas suppression systems.

4. Non-required fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems that are submitted for review by the Spokane Fire Department shall be in accordance with NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D, NFPA 72, and the Spokane Municipal Code. Non-required systems will not be tracked for renewal on an annual basis unless requested by the owner or authorized representative.

Date Passed: Monday, December 7, 2020

Effective Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021

ORD C35989 Section 3