6.170 Fire Suppression Systems.
(1) Annual Inspection. All fire suppression systems are required by Wisconsin law to have an annual inspection of the system and its components by a licensed sprinkler contractor. To ensure uniformity in the inspections, the owner of a building must obtain the NFPA 25 Annual Sprinkler Inspection Form and the Sprinkler Test and Inspection Supplemental Form from the Building Inspection Department. The following fees shall apply for the forms:
(a) Risers.
|
Number of Risers |
Cost |
|---|---|
|
1 – 5 |
$35.00 |
|
6 – 10 |
$40.00 |
|
11 – 15 |
$45.00 |
|
16 – 20 |
$50.00 |
|
21 – 25 |
$55.00 |
|
26 or more |
$60.00 |
(b) Fire Pumps. Thirty-five dollars per fire pump.
(c) Penalties. Any person who violates this section shall forfeit not less than $250.00 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
(2) Weekly/Monthly Inspection. The Fire Department will provide forms for weekly and monthly inspection of fire suppression systems to property owners. These forms must be posted in a conspicuous location near the risers.
[Ord. 19-380 § 1, 2019; Ord. 09-555 § 23, 2009. Prior code § 6.17]