[Added 4-7-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-003]
A.
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
NFPA
OFC
Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions
shall apply:
For fire-protection purposes, an integrated system of underground
and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire-protection engineering
standards as provided under § 145.01(2), Wis. Stats. The
system includes a suitable water supply, such as a gravity tank, fire
pump, reservoir or pressure tank or connection beginning at the supply
side of an approved gate valve located at or near the property line
where the pipe or piping system provides water used exclusively for
fire protection and related appurtenances and to standpipes connected
to automatic sprinkler systems. The portion of the sprinkler system
above the ground is a network of specially sized or hydraulically
designed piping installed in a building, structure or area, generally
overhead, and to which sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern.
The system includes a controlling valve and a device for actuating
an alarm when the system is in operation. The system is usually activated
by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area.
The National Fire Protection Association.
An outside Fire Department connection.
B.
Regulations and requirements. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall
be installed and properly maintained in all buildings and structures
required under the provisions of § SPS 362.0903 of the Wisconsin
Administrative Code and shall comply with all current applicable NFPA
standards.
C.
Additional requirements.
(1)
All automatic fire sprinkler systems shall have an OFC in a location
approved by the Fire Chief or his designee.
(2)
No construction, installation or operation of an automatic fire sprinkler
system or modification of an existing approved system shall occur
until the plans and specifications for that system have been submitted
to the Town for review and approval by the Building Inspector and
the Fire Chief or his designee.
