To provide early warning in the event of fire, detection systems shall be installed and maintained in operable condition in all occupancies and locations set forth in this chapter.
When required by state codes, smoke detection systems shall be installed in all spaces in buildings regardless of size or construction. One- and two-family dwellings shall have smoke detection systems as required by the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
All components of a fire or smoke detector system shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) or the Factory Mutual System (FM). The entire installation shall conform to applicable provisions of NFPA Standard 71, 72A, 72C, 72D or 72E, the National Electrical Code, Article 760, the Wisconsin Electric Code and the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Alarm-initiating devices, and the standards for actuation of such devices, shall comply with the requirements of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
No fire and smoke detection system shall be installed or altered in any building until plans have been submitted to and conditionally approved by the Fire Department. Two copies of the plans shall be submitted. The plans shall contain drawings showing locations of detectors, pull stations and horns. The plans shall contain a brief description of connections within the system. Conditionally approved plans shall be stamped with the date of approval. One copy shall be returned to the owner.
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The acceptance test of a fire and smoke detection system shall be conducted in the presence of an inspector from the Fire Department prior to being placed in service. All testing shall be conducted by the installer.
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The installer shall give three working days' advance notice to the Fire Department prior to the conduction of any test.
Failure to comply with the items listed in § 159-24 may result in enforcement action against the installer.
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The system installer must maintain a service organization within 50 miles of the Village of New Glarus.
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The system installer must be a licensed electrician.
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Maintenance. Fire detection and fire alarm systems shall be tested for efficient service as specified by NFPA requirements.
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A current test/maintenance record shall be posted at the system control panel.