Jackson Township Divison of Fire - Grove City, OH

Jackson Township Fire Department

Permit and Fee Schedule

Resolution to adopt the 2005 Ohio Fire Code with Jackson Township addendums to the Ohio Fire Code and establish a Permit/Fee Schedule as set forth in Section(s)105.1.1, 105.1.1.2 and Appendix A, Ohio Administrative Code 1301:7-7-01 of the Ohio Fire Code 2005 edition passed April 5, 2006 by the Jackson Township Board of Trustees.

Any permit or fee not approved/obtained and paid for prior to May 5, 2006 will be subject to the new fee schedule.

The Fire Code Official may waive the fee when the permit is obtained by a non-profit organization or is for a non-profit function.

The Fire Code Official may require that plans be submitted by electronic media in a format approved by the Fire Code Official. (PDF format)

All contractors found working without an approved permit shall be charged twice the permit fee.

All Fire Protection Systems and Building plans shall be submitted to the Jackson Township Fire Department Fire Code Official through the Grove City Building Department for review and comment by both entities prior to being installed in any project. All permits and fees shall be obtained from the Fire Code Official and paid in full prior to any part of a Fire Protection System being installed in any project. This permit and fee schedule is in addition to those required by the Grove City Building Department. All Fire Protection System plans shall be submitted to the Jackson Township Fire Department Fire Code Official for review and comment prior to being installed in any project.

Jackson Township Specific Addendums to the Ohio Fire Code April 5, 2006: Click here to read addendums

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Permit Application for:

1) Installing a Sprinkler System

2) Installing an Automatic Extinguishing System

3) Installing a Fire Alarm System

4) Installing a Exhaust Hood System

Fee Schedule

All permits and fees shall be made payable by check or money order to:

Fiscal Officer – Jackson Township.

Payment may be made in person at the Fire Administration Office located at 3650 Hoover Rd. Grove City, Ohio Mon.-Fri. 08:00-16:30, or payment may be mailed to P.O. Box 517. Grove City, Ohio 43123. Please reference permit number or project location on check or money order.

Part I. Fire Protection Systems:

        1) Automatic Sprinkler System
        2) Automatic Fire Alarm Systems
        3) Manual Fire Systems
        4) Combination Automatic and Manual Fire Alarm Systems
        5) Automatic Extinguishing Systems
        6) Fire Pump and Standpipe

Part II. Inspection, Re-inspection, Re-test of Failed Fire Protection Systems   and Other Fees:

        1) Witness Underground Test
        2) Re-test of Failed Fire Protection Systems
        3) Re-inspection Fee (More than 2 re-inspection trips)
        4) Late Fee for Annual Permits
        5) Required License Fee
        6) Special Hours Inspections
        7) Permit-Use of a Public Fire Hydrant
        8) Permit-Use of a Private Fire Hydrant
        9) Use of a Fire Hydrant-Non-Compliance
       10) Special Event Permit

Part III. Other Permits

        1) Tents & Air Supported Structures
        2) Flammable Sprays/Finishes
        3) Welding & Other Hot Work
        4) Open Burning
        5) Recreational Fires
        6) Bon Fires
        7) Fireworks
        8) Blasting/Explosives
        9) Underground Storage Tanks

OFC (2005) Section 901

Part I. Fire Protection Systems

Note * The information contained in Part I. is for the installation or modification of the following Fire Protection Systems:

(1) Automatic Sprinkler System Top

Number of Heads

01-200	$100.00
201-500	$150.00
501-Over	$150.00 plus $0.25 per head over 500

Modification of existing system

01-20 Heads

$75.00

21-200	$100.00
201-500	$150.00
500+	$150.00 plus $0.25 per head over 500

(2) Underground Fire Line

This permit is for the installation or modification of underground fire lines, which serve fire protection systems, fire hydrants, or any combination thereof. (The permit fee covers the witness of underground hydrostatic pressure test/ flush and thrust block inspections).

$150.00

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(3) Automatic Extinguishing Systems

(CO2, FM-200, Dry Chemical, Wet Chemical, Foam, Other.)

Number of Pounds

01-50	$100.00-Per System
51-200	$125.00-Per System
201-500	$150.00-Per System
501-Over	$150.00 plus $0.10 per pound over 500 pounds Per System

(4) Kitchen Hood Permit-Type I or Type II

$50.00-Per Hood

(5) Automatic Fire Alarm Systems

Number of Devices

01-25	$100.00
26-Over	$125.00 plus $1.00 per device over 25

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(6) Manual Fire Alarm Systems

Number of Devices

01-10	$100.00
11-Over	$125.00 plus $1.00 per device over 10

(7) Combination Automatic and Manual Fire Alarm Systems

When a combination fire alarm system is being installed, including both automatic and manual initiating devices, the fee table for a manual fire alarm system shall be used to calculate the correct fee.

(8) Fire Pump and Standpipe

Fire Pump	$100.00
Standpipe	$50.00

Reference : OFC (2005) Section 901, 501 Top

Part II. Inspection, Re-inspection, Retest of Failed Fire Protection Systems and Other Fees:

(1) Pre-installation hydrant inspection*

$25.00 per trip

All fire hydrants to be installed shall be inspected by the Fire Code Official for approval prior to installation in the ground. This fee shall apply to each trip made by the Fire Code Official.

(2) Re-test of Failed Fire Protection Systems Top

$75.00/trip **

Note * All Permitted pre-scheduled inspections/tests canceled after 08:30 am the day of the inspection/test, will be subject to the $75.00 re-test of failed inspection fee.

(3) Re-inspection fee-Existing Commercial Properties (more than two 2 re-inspection trips)

$50.00/trip**

The usual and accepted number of re-inspections to resolve fire code violations in commercial properties and businesses shall not exceed two re-inspections. If in the fire code official’s opinion, progress to correct the violations is not being made, the business owner shall be charged $50.00 per trip beyond the two re-inspections until the violations are corrected.

(4) Any required annual permit that is thirty days or more past due will be charged a late fee of $25.00 and could result in operations being stopped until the permit is renewed.

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** Retest, Re-inspection and Other Fees must be paid before inspection, retest occurs.

(5) Requested/Required License Inspection Fees:

Licensed Day Care-Annual	$50.00
Foster Care Home Inspection	$50.00
Group Homes	$50.00
Adoption Home Inspection	no charge

Reference: OFC 2005 Section 105.1, 105.1.1.2

(6) Special Hours Inspections:

Any requested or required fire inspection which occurs or continues outside the normal workday for the Fire Inspection Bureau will require a Special Hours Inspection fee of $75.00 per hour, per Fire Inspector, with a minimum of two hours per Inspector ($150.00). Business hours for the Fire Inspection Bureau are: Monday-Friday 0800-1600. Any hours beyond the two (2) hour minimum will be charged at $75.00 per hour. Top

(7) Permit to use a Public Hydrant (All Yellow)

The Jackson Township Fire Department requires a Public Fire Hydrant Usage Permit. The permit holder is also required to obtain a hydrant permit from the City of Columbus Division of Water. Also, any use of a public or private fire hydrant requires the use of a backflow preventor. A backflow preventor can be rented from the City of Columbus Division of Water. Phone number for the Columbus Division of Water, Permit Section is 614-645-7330

Reference: OFC 2005 Section 105.1, 105.1.1.2

FEE

$25.00 per day

$100.00 per week

$200.00 per month

(8) Permit to use Private Fire Hydrant (Yellow with White caps and bonnet)

Owner(s) of the property are permitted to use their private fire hydrants with the following stipulations:

a.) A permit must be obtained from Jackson Township Fire Department.

b.) All rules pertaining to the use of fire hydrants and permit requirements shall be strictly followed or the permit will be revoked and or the owner will be charged by the Jackson Township Fire Department for non-compliance with the rules and permit requirements.

c.) Any damage caused to the fire hydrant during this use shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the complex or business.

d.) There is not a fee for this permit as long as the owner or his representative obtains the permit and accepts all responsibility. If the owner contracts with an outside agency, that agency will be charged the same fee for a public fire hydrant usage permit, through the Jackson Township Fire Department and the City of Columbus Division of Water.

Reference: OFC 2005 Section 105.1, 105.1.1.2 Top

(9) Use of a Fire Hydrant (Public or Private) Non-compliance

All rules and permit requirements pertaining to the use of public or private fire hydrant shall be strictly followed or the permit will be revoked and or the owner will be charged by the Jackson Township Fire Department for non-compliance with the rules and permit requirements. The charge for non-compliance shall be $300.00 per occurrence.

Reference: OFC 2005 Section 105.1, 105.1.1.2

(10) Special Event Permit- No Fee

"When, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly, work or any other place where people congregate, because of the number of persons or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall provide one or more fire watch personnel, as required and approved, to remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. The fire watch personnel shall keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means of egress and other hazards during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for remediation of hazards, extinguishment of fires that occur and assist in the evacuation of the public from the structures".

Reference: OFC 2005 Section 403, 403.1,403.1.1, 403.1.2 Top

Special Event Permit

Any special event in which the Fire Code Official requires a special event permit; the Fire Code Official may require the event promoter to contract with the Jackson Township Fire Department for the fire watch and or Emergency Medical Services during the hours of the event.

Reference: OFC 2005 Section(s) 403

Part III. Other Permits

(1) Tents & Air Supported Structures:

A permit is required from the Jackson Township Fire Department for a tent or air supported structure in excess of 200 square feet or for a canopy in excess of 400 square feet in area.

Reference: OFC 2005 Section 2401

200-300 sq. ft.	No Fee
301 sq. ft. and above.	$100.00

(2) Flammable Sprays/Finishes

Requires an Annual Permit

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Reference: OFC 2005 Section 1501

$125.00

Annual Permit-

(3) Welding & Other Hot Work, Welding or Cutting Operations

Requires an Annual Permit

Reference: OFC 2005 Section 2601.2

$75.00

(4) Open Burning

NOT ALLOWED

" Open Burning: The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not include road flares, smudge pots, and similar devices associated with the safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames or recreational fires. For the purpose of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when during the time of combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues, or chimneys necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open"

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(5) Recreational Fires (maximum 2’x3’)

No Fee

An outdoor fire, not burning rubbish, not contained in an outdoor fireplace or barbecue grill or pit, maximum 2’x3’; for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.

Bonfire ( max 5'X5' )

Bonfire requires both an Ohio EPA approval and permit, and Jackson Township permit.

No Fee

Reference: OFC: 2005 Section 301 Top

(7) Fireworks

Fireworks-Manufacture	$300.00
Fireworks-display: set piece	$150.00
Fireworks-display; Aerial	$300.00
Flash Pots, etc.	$75.00

OFC 2005 Section 3301

(8) Hazardous Materials

$200.00

OFC 2005 Section 2701

(9) Blasting/Explosives

Requires an Annual Permit Top

$200.00

OFC 2005 Section 3301

Requires an Annual Permit

(10) Underground Storage Tanks; Hazardous Substance List

Any required permits or inspections for underground storage tank installation, alteration or removal will be directed to the State of Ohio Fire Marshals Office-BUSTR at 614-752-7938 or

SFM web site: Bustr Main Page: State Fire Marshal

Reference: OFC 2005 Chapter 1301:7-9

· All other Discretionary permits listed in appendix A of the 2005 Ohio Fire Code may be required at the discretion of the Fire Chief.

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