PROCESS DESCRIPTION

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM REVIEW

Submit Fire Protection System plans directly to:

FSCI
2420-Alft Lane
Elgin, IL 60124
Phone: 847-697-1300
Fax: 847-697-1310

  • FSCI Basic Fee Schedule with and without inspections
  • Specific requirements for plan submittals can be obtained at FSCI.
  • Any plans submitted directly to the Somers Fire Department are subject to an additional handling fee.
  • All fees associated with system plan review should be paid directly to FSCI.
  • Somers Fire Department shall receive one set of approved plans given by FSCI prior to work starting unless waived in writing by the Somers Fire Department.

ON-SITE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM TESTING AND INSPECTION

  • Somers Fire Department shall perform all on-site testing and inspection of fire protection systems.
  • System installation contractor must be present at time of test/inspection.
  • Tests shall be scheduled a minimum of 72 hours in advance of test.
  • Somers Fire Department shall have received approved set of plans FSCI prior to test.
  • Fees for testing and inspection shall be paid directly to the Village of Somers, Attention:  Fire Inspector, P.O. Box 197, Somers, WI 53171

FORMS AND WORKSHEETS

Emergency Contact and Building Information
Occupancy Inspection
Occupant Load Sign Calculation Worksheet
Site Plan Review Requirements
Dry Hydrant Requirements
Fire Hydrant installation and maintenance
Pit Style and Dry Hydrant options
Pumper Pad and Hydrant
Site Plan review
Turn Radius
Water Usage Reporting form
Wisconsin Dry Hydrant guide
Fire Hydrant colors

PERMITS

Fire Pump permit
Mechanical Hood & Duct permit
NFPA 13D Residential permit
NFPA 13 & 13R permit
Clean Agent & Dry Chemical permit
Restaurant Wet Chemical permit
Fire Detection & Alarm System permit
Standpipe permit

CHECKLISTS

Sprinkler Inspection Checklist
Alarm System Inspection Checklist
Hood and Duct Inspection Checklist
Fire Pump Inspection Test Checklist
Final Inspection Checklist
New Construction Approval Checklist
Hydrostatic Inspection Checklist
FSCI Alarm Submittal Checklist
FSCI Sprinkler Submittal Checklist

INSPECTION AND TESTING FEE SCHEDULE

Inspection Fees

VILLAGE OF SOMERS FIRE PROTECTION

Ordinance Chapter 16 “Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Prevention Systems”
Ordinance Chapter 5 “Fire and Rescue Protection”

FIRE INSPECTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Captain Joe Scruggs, Fire Inspector
P.O. Box 197
Somers, WI 53171
Phone: 262-620-3285
Fax: 262-552-8327
Email: [email protected]