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Permits for Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
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Any proposed new systems, expansion to existing systems, a reduction in the number of devises, or any other modification to a fire alarm or sprinkler system requires a permit. The only activities that do not require a permit are minor repair, replacement of battery back-up, and maintenance of systems.Permits for Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
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Only a Fire Protection System Designer licensed by the State of Ohio or an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Ohio may prepare drawings and provide manufacturers’ product information as part of the permit application process.Permits for Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
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Permits for Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
The process begins by submitting a Building/Zoning Permit Application to the Building Inspection Division along with supporting documents. Those documents often include drawings showing a layout of the project, details of proposed demolition and installation, engineering design data, plan drawings and schematics.
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Permits for Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
Drawings for fire alarm and fire suppression system need only be provided in duplicate (two copies).
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Permits for Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
The City of Dayton uses the codes adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards for fire alarm and sprinklers.
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For a fire alarm system modification involving 5 or fewer devises and for a sprinkler system modification involving 20 or fewer sprinklers, a permit can be obtained on a same-day basis. On every Tuesday between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, review of projects meeting the described criteria is being provided. Two sets of plans and supporting information plus a completed permit application must be provided. Projects are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. All review and permit fees must be paid to obtain the permit.Permits for Fire Alarms and Sprinklers