Getting fire safety plan approval before starting work

(a) No type of work described in section 17-1-21 may take place, unless approved in accordance with this article and other applicable law. (b) A person required to obtain fire safety plan approval shall do so in form prescribed by the fire chief, which must include: (1) Submittal of plans, drawings, specifications, and other documentation in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the fire code applicable to the type of work; (2) Payment of a plan review fee, in the amount of: (A) Fifteen percent of the fee assessed for the same work under section 5-7-1 of this Code; or (B) $200, in the case of any plan to install or remove a storage tank for hazardous materials or flammable fluids over sixty gallons. (c) In cases where submitted plans are incomplete, incorrect, or otherwise deficient or where there are modifications or revisions to the plans after fire safety plan approval has been issued, the fire chief may require the: SUPP. 20 (7-2026) 17-2 FIRE § 17-1-22 (1) Submittal of corrected, amended, or supplemental information and documentation; and (2) Payment of an additional plan review fee in an amount proportional to the extent of the review. (d) Upon determination that the plans comply with the fire code, the fire chief shall approve the plans. In issuing fire safety plan approval, the fire chief may impose certain conditions as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the fire code during and after the work occurs. (2026, ord 26-09, sec 4.) 17-1-22