Security Fire Protection District Fire Alarm Checklist

All Plans Must Have A Plan Review Application For Review

• Owner Name
• Occupant name
• Approved street address
• Name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address of fire alarm installation contractor
• Signature/Seal of a qualified person holding either a NICET Level III/IV certification in fire alarm systems or a licensed State of Colorado Professional Engineer
• Point of compass on each page
• Scale and graphical representation
• A detailed explanation of the scope of work
• Type of alarm system
• Name, address, and type of monitoring agency

Building Information

• Ceiling height and construction detail
• Building construction type
• Occupancy classification of each area/room
• Building Elevation

System Information

• Device legend to include: Make, Model, Temperature rating, candela rating
• Wire Legend to include: wire type and size
• Complete riser detail
• Addressable fire alarm systems plans shall provide a detailed list of all address used for each alarm device. This information shall be provided in a manner so as to display the device identification number, type of device, location of the device and the location description of the device as it will be displayed on the fire alarm control panel ( FACP)
• A zoned fire alarm system shall include the zone identification of each zone to be displayed at the fire alarm control panel (FACP)
• Power connection
• Battery calculations
• Voltage drop calculations
• Interface of all fire safety functions
• Intended areas of coverage
• Sequence of operation

Plan Information

• Floor plan indicating use of all rooms
• Location of fire alarm control panel (FACP) and remote annunciator
• Location of the fire sprinkler system, fire department connection including horn/strobe unit
• Location and details of all tamper switches, control relays and etc.
• Location of all elevators and elevator equipment rooms
• Location of all duct detectors ( and remote test switch is required)
• Location of partitions, fire wall and/or area separation walls and rating classifications
• Location of all electromagnetic door holders and associated smoke detectors shall be indicated. The ceiling on either side of these doors shall also be provided
• Location of all initiation devices shall be indicated. Include point-to – point wiring and the circuit number between devices
• All candela ratings shall be indicated on the plans next to the device.
• Sufficient information shall be provided when submitting system additions so as to ensure that the existing system will adequately support the increased demand.

Manufacture data sheets shall be provided with all fire alarm plans

Fire Sprinkler 20 Heads or Alarm 5 devices Guideline Letter

In accordance with Section 903.7 of the 2003 International Fire Code as amended by the Security Fire Department

The fire sprinkler additions or modifications to existing commercial sprinkler systems that involve 20 fire sprinkler heads or less, 5 or less fire alarm devices will not require a plan review/permit by the Fire Department AHJ; however, a letter from a Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) licensed sprinkler/alarm contractor shall be submitted as notification that work is being performed.

General Requirements

General Requirements The letter shall be on the sprinkler contractor’s letterhead and shall include the following information:

1. All work performed will be completed by the PPRBD licensed sprinkler/alarm contractor indicated on the letterhead.
2. The hydraulic supply to the system in this area will be sufficient and that no hydraulic overloading exists.
3. The system will be installed in accordance with all applicable local and national standards (e.g. International Building Code, International Fire Code and NFPA 13).
4. The scope of the work being conducted including the building name and address as well as interior area location.
5. The number of heads or devices being relocated and/or installed.
6. A time schedule of the work being performed, giving start and completion dates.
7. No inspections will be performed on this minor work unless a special request is made or the Fire Jurisdiction elects to make quality control checks on the work being performed.

Additional Notes:

1. This program does not apply to spray booths, NFPA 13D/13R systems, special hazard systems, or other special stipulations previously mandated and required by the Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction.
2. All systems with more than 20 heads or more then 5 alarm devices must conform to all local and state standards including plan submittal, permits, and other requirements.
3. The 20-Head Letter program does not release the sprinkler designer, contractor or installer from providing a fully functional fire protection system that is completely compliant with NFPA 13 and the 2003 International Fire Code as locally amended

The fee schedule was set forth by the board of directors on June 11, 2013

Fees must be made out by check to the Security Fire Protection District.

Pre-Plan Submittal Consultation

• $88.00 per hour, with a two-hour minimum

Access Plan And Fire Hydrant/water Main Plan Reviewflow Test Inspection Required

NOTE: It is the developer’s responsibility to schedule with the water department or third party for a hydrant flow test on new and existing hydrants. The fire department must be present to see the flow test done. Construction plan approvals will be denied if a flow test is not done. Please see the hydrant submittal guidelines for more information.

• $500.00 Access Plan and Hydrant.

Fire Sprinkler Suppression System Plan Review Three Inspections Required

NOTE: The three inspections required for sprinklers/suppression systems: are hydrostatic/flush, rough in visual, and final. If any of the inspection approvals are denied, additional inspections will be provided at a rate of $60.00 per hour, two hour minimum.

• 0-100 devices- $500.00
• 101-200 devices- $600.00
• 201 or more devices- $700.00For each additional floor above the first floor, an additional $100.00
• For each additional riser after the first riser, an additional $100.00
• Fire Pump (per pump)- $350.00 will be added to the fire sprinkler review fee.
• FEES FOR NFPA-13D and NFPA 13R SYSTEMS: Unlimited devices- $325.00

Fire Alarm/ Detection System Plan Review- 2 Inspections Required

NOTE: The two inspections for alarm detection systems will be for a rough inspection and final. If any of the inspection approvals are denied, additional inspections will be provided at a rate of $60.00 per hour, a two-hour minimum.

•  0-50 devices( smoke detectors ,pull stations, horn and strobe)- 500.00
• 51-100 devices- $550.00 
• 101 or more devices- $650.00

Kitchen Hood Systems- One Final Inspection Required

• $250.00 for the first hood system
• $100.00 for any additional.

Construction/life Safety Plan Review- One Final Inspection Required

Construction Review Fees For New Structures

• All construction plan reviews will receive ONE FREE final inspection. If the final inspection fails or if more than one inspection is needed, there will be a $60.00 hourly rate charge applied.
• All new plan reviews are $500.00 with a restriction of up to 50,000 sqft. After 50,000 sqft. an additional $100.00 per 1,000sqft. will apply.

Example: 52,000 sqft plan review- 50,000 sqft. max with an additional 2,000 sqft. TOTAL= $700.00

PLAN REVIEW FOR EXISTING STRUCTURE/ REMODELS

• All construction plan reviews will receive ONE FREE final inspection. If the final inspection fails or more than one inspection is needed, there will be a $60.00 hourly rate charge applied.
• All EXISTING plan reviews are $250.00 with a restriction of up to 50,000 sqft. After 50,000 sqft. an additional $100.00 per 1,000 sqft. will apply.

Hazmat Plan Review

Note: Hazmat Plan Reviews may be reviewed by a third party.

• $500.00 will be added onto the construction/ life safety review fee. This will include new construction and existing facility with per process/use modification.
• Tanks- AST/UST, petroleum and other: $300 (up to 2 tanks), and $100 per additional tank
• Explosives/Blasting: $300
• Permites (permit-plan review is only good for one year). Inspection to be completed by Security Fire Department.

High Pile Storage

• $500.00 will be added onto the construction/ life safety review fee.

General Information

• Be sure to read all Security Fire Protection District guidelines regarding construction submittals, hydrant submittals, road access etc.
• When plans are dropped off, the fire department must also have a copy of the plans provided in a PDF format either by email or cd/disc.
• All PLAN REVIEWS when dropped off must have a Security Fire application form filled out.
• ALL PLAN REVIEWS will get ONE FREE DENIAL. Thereafter, each denied plans will be charged full fee schedule.
• If the final inspection fails or if more than one inspection is needed, there will be a $60.00 hourly rate charge applied.
• If the developer wants an inspection done on off duty time an $88.00 hourly rate will apply.
• All fees will be paid in full at the final pick up of the approved plans.

Security Fire Protection District

Plan Review Application – Construction Permits

400 Security Blvd, Security, CO 80911
Phone: (719) 392-7121 Fax: (719) 390-6825

Insurance Services Office Classification

The Security Fire Protection District Insurance Services (ISO) Office Fire Protection Classification effective June 1, 2014, is a 3/10.

All Security Fire Protection addresses are within 5 miles of a fire station and within 1,000’ of a fire hydrant.

Facilities:

Station 1: 400 Security Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80911

Station 2: 7420 Metropolitan Street Colorado Springs, CO 80911

Station 3: 5110 Bradley Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80911

Station 4: 7600 Wayfarer Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80925

Apparatus:

Battalion 102

Brush B-143 300 gallons with auxiliary pump

Brush B-141 250 gallons with auxiliary pump

Brush B-142 GPM 300 gallons with auxiliary pump

Ladder E-131 GPM 1500, 400 gallons

Medic 181

Medic 182

Medic 183

Medic 184

Medic 185

Medic 186

Pumper E-110 GPM 1500, 1000 gallons Pumper E-115 GPM 1500, 750 gallons Pumper E-111 GPM 1500, 750 gallons Pumper HR-173 GPM 1500, 1000 gallons Pumper E-114 GPM 1500, 600 gallons with auxiliary pump Pumper E-113 GPM 1500, 750 gallons