Fire Alarm Systems

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Appointments shall be made in advance. No walk ins will be accepted.

• Plans may be dropped off.
• Fill out information sheet completely.
• Three (3) sets of plans are required.
  
  All plans shall have a title block containing the following:

• Name of occupant
• Address of building
• Suite or space number
  

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
(download the complete West Metro Fire Alarm system packet)

Plans shall include information based on the requirements of the currently adopted Fire Code as amended and the most current NFPA standards. The following are some of the key elements required on/of the drawing package:

• Floor Plan
• Ceiling height and detail information
• One line diagram
• Battery Calculation
• Load Calculations for each zone
• Wiring diagrams for all components within your scope of work
• Graphic Zone Map
• All symbols used on the fire alarm system plan shall be from NFPA 170, where applicable.
• All plans shall be drawn to scale with a minimum font size of 1/8” in height.

ACCEPTANCE TESTING REQUIREMENTS
(Fire Alarm Systems)

Make sure all requirements of the permit have been met prior to calling for an Acceptance Test.

All system and related components shall be tested and ready for Acceptance Testing.

All required permits (fire department and city or county) shall be on site for the inspector's review.

System failure may result in a $100.00 reinspection fee.

For More Information About Plan Review Procedures,
Please Contact:
West Metro Fire Protection District
Fire Prevention Bureau
(303)989-4307 ext. 555