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1. What are the plan review fees for Fire / Life Safety systems?

Fire plan review fees are $85.00 per hour and permitting fees will vary per permit type. For confirmation of all permitting fees, please contact the Buckeye Fire Department Building Safety Division at (623) 349-6200.

2. Deferred submittals are required for the following:

A. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - Systems with 20 or more heads are required to be monitored. Systems with less than 20 heads MAY be required to be monitored.

B. Automatic Fire Alarm Systems must be monitored by an approved third party. Tenant improvements to shell require individual monitoring.

C. Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression systems.

D. Special Fire Suppression Systems (ie: FM200 / UL300 systems)

E. Plans are required to be designed by a NiCet III or IV stamped, signed, or Fire Protection Engineer sealed and signed.

3. Are flow tests required?

Flow tests are required to be performed by a qualified company and/or individual. Please contact Jim Shank, Fire Prevention Specialist at (623) 349-6759, to schedule a flow test.

4. Are residential care facilities required to have an Automatic Sprinkler System installed?

All Residential Care facilities are classified as an R-4 occupancy and are required to have Automatic Sprinkler System installed (Modified 13D)
A. An approved automatic and manual alarm system shall be provided
B. Contact the Fire Department for additional requirements
C. You might want to see Sarah as see is preparing a form for this type of occupancy

5. What are the installations of above or under ground LPG Tanks required to conform to?

Installations of all portable, above ground or underground LPG tanks at a minimum will conform to the following:
A. The 2006 International Fire Code
B. The 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
C. The 2008 edition of NFPA 58 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
D. Underground tanks shall not be buried until inspected and approved for burial by the Buckeye Fire Department
E. Contact the Fire Department for additional requirements