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Building Code Administration
Form BCAD 102 - REV 050818
6950 Cypress Rd. Suite 106, Plantation, FL 33317 • (954) 635-2130 • Fax: (954) 206-7227 • CA9224
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FIRE ALARM PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
INSTRUCTIONS: Submittals shall include the Attached Fire Alarm System
Checklist. Application must be typed or printed in ink. Submit original
application signed and notarized. Attach (2) two sets of hardcopy plans,
specs, product approvals and calcs.
For further assistance call (954) 635-2130.
Permit No.
File No.
1. BC Proj. Mgr:
Mobile: ( ) -
Email:
2. BC Project No.:
3. Campus: North Central South DTC Cypress Coral Springs Miramar
Other:
4. Building No. / Location:
5. Proposed Work: New Addition Alter Maint. Demolition Other
Scope of Work:
6. Est. Cost $ Est. Duration Days Est. Sq Ft.
7. Contracting Firm:
Address:
Qualifier Name:
License No.: Phone:
8. Architect / Engineer:
Address:
Qualifier Name:
License No.: Phone:
9. Present Occupancy
10. Proposed Occupancy
Fort Lauderdale Office · 1800 Eller Drive · Suite 600 · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | O:954.766.2717 |·CA514
6950 Cypress Rd. Suite 106, Plantation, FL 33317 • (954) 635-2130 • Fax: (954) 206-7227 • CA9224
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This application is hereby made to obtain a permit to do the work and installations as indicated.
I certify that no work or installation has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit and that all
work will be performed to meet the standards of all laws regulating construction in this
jurisdiction. I understand that a separate permit must be secured for ELECTRICAL WORK,
PLUMBING, SIGNS, WELLS, POOLS, ROOFS, FURNACES, BOILERS, HEATERS, TANKS,
AND AIR CONDITIONERS, etc…
OWNER/CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT: I certify that all the foregoing information is
accurate and that all work will be done in compliance with all applicable laws regulating
construction and zoning.
“NOTICE: In addition to the requirements of this permit, there may be additional
restrictions applicable to this property that may be found in the public records of this
county, and there may be additional permits required from other governmental entities
such as water management districts, state agencies or federal agencies.”
WARNING TO OWNER: YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF
COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOU PAYING TWICE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
TO YOUR PROPERTY. IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING, CONSULT WITH
YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE OF
COMMENCEMENT.
11. Owner (or Project Manager):
Print Name of Owner (or PM)
Date:
________________________________
Owner or Program Manager Signature
STATE of FLORIDA, COUNTY of
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of
, 20 , by .
_________________________________
Notary Signature
(SEAL)
Personally known OR produced identification
Type of identification produced
Contractor Qualifier:
Print Name of Contractor
Date:
________________________________
Contractor (Qualifier) Signature
STATE of FLORIDA, COUNTY of
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of
, 20 , by .
_________________________________
Notary Signature
(SEAL)
Personally known OR produced identification
Type of identification produced
Building Code Administration Use Only
BCAD Approval Signatures:
Recommended for Approval: __________________________Date: _______________
Application Approved by: _____________________________Date: _______________
Fort Lauderdale Office · 1800 Eller Drive · Suite 600 · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | O:954.766.2717 |·CA514
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Submit this Checklist with Fire Alarm
Permit Application and Plan submittals.
Fire Alarm System Checklist for Plan and Submittal Review
The following is intended to assist the engineer and or installing contractor in designing and submitting for
review - a "code compliant" - fire alarm system. This document in no way details all of the requirements
that may be necessary for a complete code compliant system.
Note: Systems shall be designed in accordance with the codes adopted in State Fire Marshal Rule
4A-3 and specifically, NFPA 101 and NFPA 72 .
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1. Is the project name identified on the drawing?
2. Is the project address/campus identified on the drawing?
3. The job is valued under $5000.00 and bears no engineer seal. As such, a
copy of the signed contract or a notarized affidavit from the installing
contractor (deemed as acceptable proof) is required.
4. The job value exceeds $5,000.00. As such, a Florida Registered
Professional Engineer must seal shop drawings, or provide a set of sealed-
engineered documents that parallel the shop drawings (FBC 104.4.1.3 (5)
and s. 471.025 FS; each sheet of plans and prints which must be sealed
under the provisions of Chapter 471 FS shall be sealed, signed and dated by
the professional engineer in charge in accordance with Rule 61G15-23.002
(2) F.A.C.
5. What type of license does the qualifier hold as required by the State of
Florida? EC EF EH EY
License #:_______________ Expiration Date____________
6. Occupancy type(s): Class (if applicable): _____________
ASSEMBLY in particular
Occupant Load: (show occupant load
calculation breakdown)
7. Is a comprehensive "Scope of Work" statement provided (FAC 61G-15-32.
003)?
8. In an addressable system, is the number of devices shown in the
submittal/drawings?
9. In a non-addressable system, is the number of zones shown in the
submittal/drawings?
A) Number of Stories? Height?
B) Sq. Ft.? (Per floor and building total).
10. To your knowledge, is this a "Required System"?
11. Is the system compliant with MDC Standards & the state requirements for
educational facilities, FBC 423.
12. Is the system Power-Limited or Non-Power Limited?
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13. Is "Emergency Forces Notification" or "sprinkler supervision" provided?
14. Is Off-site monitoring provided and is the name of the monitoring station
identified?
15. What is the method of communication to the monitoring station?
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16. Are two (2) phone lines connected to dialer?
If a long distance telephone service (including WA TS) is used, are there
two different long distance service providers?
17. If radio system is used does it transmit over 2 "independent" channels?
18. Are ALL components "compatible" and "listed" for fire service? (All
devices shall be compatible and shall be listed for fire service use by a
nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory - NFPA 72 1-5.3). Has verification
of compatibility between components and panel been provided?
19. Are devices "listed" for "conditions", i.e., voltage, temperature and
humidity? NFPA 72 1-5.5.1, 1-5.5.2.4
20. Are ALL device and component model #s and quantities of each, specified
on the plan?
21. Are floor plans drawn to scale? (1I8"scale is preferred)
22. Have Standardized NFPA 170 Symbols been utilized?
23. Have all required EXITS been indicated on the Floor Plans?
24. Is each device, appliance, and component indicated and numbered on the
floor plan?
25. Are Emergency Control Functions indicated on floor plans and riser and
have they been detailed in the Sequence of Operations? (Door release,
smoke control, or stair pressurization, etc.)
26. Are the appropriate existing, new, replaced or relocated devices
delineated/clouded?
27. Are ALL rooms & spaces labeled clearly on floor plans, w/occupant loads
clearly indicated for any Assembly Occupancies?
28. Are ceilings higher than 10' & not smooth or flat indicated on plans?
29. Is the Riser Diagram provided showing each floor and zone of all devices?
30. Are all Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs), Initiating Device Circuits
(IDCs) & Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs)... including appropriate EOLs.
clearly labeled & shown & are congruent on the Riser & Floor plans?
31. Is the "Sequence of Operation" specified on the plan, or with the submittal?
32. Are ALL wire sizes, types, number of, and conduit sizes and type, listed
on the riser diagram... (and Floor Plan when appropriate)?
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33. Is the system zoned?
(By floor, smoke zone, sprinkler zone, (size < 15,000 sq. ft.?)
34. Is a class/style shown on the drawings for all initiating, notification, and
signaling line circuits? NFPA 72 3-4.2
35. Are battery calculations detailed in a "chart format" for EACH battery back-
up power supply. in the system? This shall include remotely located control
equipment such as control units, circuit interfaces, and other equipment
essential to system operation. NFPA 72 1-5.2.8.1
36. Is the Fire Alarm System and other power supplies on a dedicated circuit?
NFPA 72 1-5.2.5.2
37. Is the appropriate breaker LOCKED OPEN and MARKED per code (Labeled
at all panels locations)? NFPA 72 15.2.5.2
38. A) Is FACP or a remote annunciator located at the main entrance? NFPA
72 1-5.7.1.1
B) If the FACP is not then is a durable sign at the main entrance
indicating its location?
39. Is the Trouble "Buzzer" or Sonalert located in an area likely to be heard?
40. If the control panel is located in a space that is not occupied 24 hours per
day, is it protected with smoke detection? (This includes all FACPs,
Annunciators with control, and power supplies/extenders that control system
functions) NFPA 72 1-5.7.1.1
41. Are sub panels that are located in unoccupied areas protected with smoke
detection? NFPA 72 1-5.7.1.1
42. Are relays for control devices located within 3' of the controlled circuit or
appliance and is the installation wiring between the fire alarm control unit and
the relay or other appliance monitored for integrity or fail-safe? NFPA 72 3-
9.2.1
43. Is there at least one (1) Pull Station on each floor or at least one per
system? Are manual pull-stations located within 5' of each exit opening on
each floor? NFPA 72 2-8.2.2
44. Is the horizontal distance that needs to be traversed on the same floor to
reach a manual pull station <200? NFPA 72 28.2.4, NFPA 101 9-6.2.4
45. Is there at least one (1) pull station for each fire alarm system using
automatic fire detection or waterflow detection devices? NPFA 101 9-6.2.5
46. Does each. Horn / Strobe device... have its Candela rating listed on the
floor plan, adjacent to each device?
47. Is each Strobe adequate for the area covered, and located per NFPA 72
requirements (see also the Appendix section)?
48. In RESIDENTIAL occupancies, are the required HANDICAPPED rooms and
their bathrooms properly covered? ("WP" strobes in bathrooms, proper
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Candela ratings, and proper locations in the Sleeping areas)
49. In bathrooms accessible to the Public, are proper AN device(s) installed? If
stalls constitute individual rooms, is a Visual device inside each stall? If
Showers and/ or Saunas are present are "WP" devices installed?
50. Are Horn/ Strobes placed no more than 100' apart in corridors and within
15' from end of the corridor (including jogs in corridors and changes in
elevations and within 15 foot of corridor doors which close)? NFPA
72 4-4.4.2.2
51. Are any devices obstructed (racks, shelves, furnishings, equipment, etc.)?
52. Are Horn/Speaker Strobes located no less than every 3 floors in stairwells?
NFPA 72 3-8.4.1.3.5.6.4
53. Will Horns/ Speakers provide a min. of 15dbA above ambient noise levels
or 5dbA above peak levels >60 sec? (in Public Mode) NFPA 72 4-3.4
54. With respect to sleeping areas, will Horns/Speakers provide a minimum of
70 DBA in the occupiable areas measured at the pillow level? NFPA 72 4-
3.4
55. Is the audible level a min. of 85dbA in all mechanical rooms NFPA 72 4-
3.1.4 ((not to exceed 120dB per NFPA 72 4-3.1.2))?
56. Is there at least 1 listed "WP" Audio/ Visual device, located both facing
the street to which arriving Fire Apparatus will arrive and at the end of the
building closest to the Fire Sprinkler Riser (if the building is Fire Sprinklered)?
57. Are Spot Type Smoke Detectors (S/D's) located on smooth ceilings on
30'centers or within 21' (.7) to any point? NFPA 72 23.4.5.1.2
58. Are S/D's that are located on solid joists or beams placed per NFPA 72 2-
3.4.6?
59. Are S/D's on peaked or sloped ceiling located per NFPA 72 2-3.4.6.2?
60. Are S/D's located> 3' away from A/C diffusers, kitchen and bathroom
doors? NFPA 72 2-3.5.1
61. Are S/D's placed in a proper position under raised floors? NFPA 72 2-
3.4.9
62. Is S/D or H/D spacing reduced for partitions extending to within 18" of
ceilings, and is the CEILING HEIGHT been indicated, on which the
detectors are to be installed? NFPA 72 2-3.4.10.
Is there a possibility of smoke stratification in high ceilings (designer may
need to select a more sophisticated type of detector)? NFPA 72 2-3.6.1.4
63. Are Projected Beam Type S/D's spaced/installed per mfr. specs? NFPA 72
2-3.4.4 and 2-3.6.3
64. Are Duct Smoke Detectors installed in the supply of all HVAC Systems
>2000 cfm ((FBC 606.2.1 & NFPA 90A 4-4.2))?
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65. Are duct smoke detectors installed at each story where return air and supply
air risers serve two or more stories and are part of a return air and supply air
system having a design capacity greater than 15,000 cfm? ((FBC 606.2.3 and
NFPA 90A 4.4.2))?
66. Are Duct Smoke Detectors rated for the air velocities and conditions
(temp. / humidity) in which they are installed?
67. Are Smoke Detectors installed within 10' of the door to any smoke proof
enclosure ((NFPA 101 72.3.10.1 ))?
68. Is H/D spacing reduced on solid joist or beam construction > 4" and properly
placed? Has a detailed sketch been submitted? NFPA 72 2-2.4.2 and 2-
2.4.3
69. Is H/D spacing reduced on high ceilings per NFPA 72 22.4.5.1 and Table 2-
2.4.5.1?
70. Are there H/D's on peaked or sloped ceilings per NFPA? NFPA 72 2-2.4.4.1
and 2-2.4.4.2
71. Is the Fire Pump monitored for run, phase reversal & power failure?
NFPA 72 3-8.3.3.2
72. Is the Generator monitored according to NFPA 110? (note class or type)
NFPA 72 1-5.2.10.1 and 1-5.8.1
73. Is the Elevator Recall detectors connected to the fire alarm system as
required by NFPA 72 3-9.3
Are heat detectors used to shutdown elevator power? If so, the
interconnecting conductor or equivalent path shall be monitored for
integrity. NFPA 72 3-9.3
74. Are F/A panels interconnected in accord with NFPA 72 3-8.1?
75. Are all sprinkler systems connected to the F/A system NFPA 72 3-
8.3.2.4?
76. Are all other type Suppression systems connected to the fire alarm
system (FM-200, Halon system, Hood system, Pre-action system etc.)?
NFPA 72 3-8.3.2.5.2
77. Is the control circuit used to shut down elevator power monitored for
presence of operating voltage? Loss of this voltage shall indicate a
supervisory signal at the control unit and remote annunciators. NFPA 72
3-9.4.4.
78. Are calculations provided for each notification appliance circuit?
79. Is the wattage tap indicated for all speakers and circuits?
80. Are wattage calculations provided for each amplifier?
81. Do all calculations correlate with the Catalog/Spec. sheets and
indicated/highlighted for the plan reviewer?
82. What type of fire alarm system was specified? Central Station Local
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83. Does the Proprietary or Local systems have the required battery size (24
hr. standby and 5 alarm)?
84. Does the Central Station system have the required battery size (24 hr.
standby and 5 alarm)?
85. Does the Remote Station system have the required battery size (60 hr.
standby and 5 alarm)?
86. Does the Emergency Voice EVAC System have the required battery size
((when general evacuation is used, the battery standby requirements
must match the fire alarm system type used in the building (24 hours or
60 hours standby) and the alarm must sound for not less than 5
minutes)) NFPA 72 38.4.1.3.4.2 ((when partial evacuation or relocation of
occupants is used, 15 minutes of alarm is required NFPA 72 1-5.2.6)) NOTE:
ALL other battery backups for other panels, power supplies or other
equipment essential to system operation, shall meet the same requirements
as those of 1-5.2.1 through 1-5.2.8 and 1-5.8.6).
87. Does the facility have a compliant emergency Generator providing back-up
power to the fire alarm system? (Still Requires a min. of 4 hours standby
and 5 minutes of alarm for battery back-up) NFPA 72 1-5.2.6 (b)
88. For Local Alarms Only; Is the Manual pull station information plate installed
at each pull station stating: "Local Alarm Only - Dial 911"?
89. Are the interior evacuation devices activated by operation of the sprinkler
flow switches and/or any other suppression system ((Florida Building Code
903.9.3 and 905.1.5.3, NFPA 101 303.4.2.2, 31-3.4.2.2, 12-3.4.2.1 exception
#2, and 13-3.4.2.1 exception #2))?
90. Do the sprinkler valve tamper switches cause an audible, visual and
supervisory indication at the annunciator panel only? (Valve tamper shall not
cause door closers, chimes, bells or alarms to operate (NFPA 72
3-8.3.3.3.2)
91. Are the sprinkler systems supervised in accordance with the 2004 edition
of the Florida Building Code Section 903.9.3?
Are all waterflow alarms non-silenceable while water is flowing?
92. Is all fire alarm equipment installed in locations that do not exceed the
voltage, temperature or humidity limits ((NFPA 72 1-5.5.1))?
93. Is the Control Equipment mounted in air-conditioned, temperature
controlled spaces? Are details submitted on the plans? ((NFPA 72 1-
5.5.2.4))
94. Are all Audible Devices / Circuits programmed in the "Temporal Code of
Three" pattern? (NOTE: NOT Required if the intent is to relocate persons to
another area, and not to evacuate the building) ((NFPA 72 3-8.4.1.2 and
NFPA 101 9-6.3.5))
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95. Has the systems been designed to comply with ADA and the Florida
Accessibility for Construction. If more than two visual devices can be seen
in 135° field of view, and within 55', are the circuits "synched"? NFPA 72
(4-4 and A-4.4.4.1.1(3))
96. Is all wiring that is located in wet or damp locations, listed for this use (Wet
& Direct Burial) & Cut Sheets included?
97. Is the depth and installation method of the U/G burial cable, indicated on
the drawings?
98. Is the wiring installation method - indicated on the drawings (free wired,
wire mold, conduit, etc.)? Is the method per MDC Standars?
99. Are the locations of ALL required. Surge Suppressors indicated on both
the Riser and Floor Plans, and are ALL Cut Sheets included in submittal
(120 Power supplies; both telephone lines; all wiring which enters and/or
leaves the building; any wiring which could introduce current from a "Lightning
Strike" into the F/A system)?
100. Are ALL submittals congruent with one another? Cut sheets, Bill of
Materials List, Floor Plans, Riser Diagram, etc.? Thorough and
Comprehensive in nature and in scope? Neatly and Professionally
packaged?
101. Has the fire alarm system been designed to comply with the ADA and the
Florida Accessibility Code? (2004 edition Florida Building Code 905.1.5.2,
905.1.5.5 and 11-4.28; CABO/ANSI A117.1)
102. Are visual signal appliances provided in each of the following areas:
restrooms and any other general usage areas, meeting rooms, conference
rooms, hallways, lobbies and any other area for common use?
NOTE: Common use areas also include classrooms, cafeterias, filing and
photocopy rooms, employee break room, dressing rooms, examination
rooms, treatment rooms, and similar spaces that are not used solely as
employee work areas. ((2004 edition Florida Building Code 905.1.5.2,
905.1.5.5 and 11-4.28; CABO/ANSI A117.1; U.S. Architectural and
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board - Bulletin #2)
I hereby attest that, to the best of my knowledge, the aforementioned checklist information and the battery
calculation(s) are accurate and adequate for the monitoring system being submitted.
Date: _________________
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