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Fire alarm systems
Permits - All new Fire Alarm Systems are required to have a permit prior to installation.
Contractor - System shall be installed by a State Certified Contractor.
Testing - Testing and maintenance on a Fire Alarm System shall be in compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code 7th ed. and references publications pertaining to the Fire Alarm paperwork submitted to the Brycer Compliance Engine prior to the building receiving a Certificate of Occupancy.
fire sprinkler/standpipe systems
Permits - All new Fire Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems are required to have a permit prior to installation.
Contractor - System shall be installed by a State Certified Fire Sprinkler Contractor.
Testing - Testing and maintenance on a Fire Sprinkler System shall be in compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code 7th ed. and references publications pertaining to the Fire Sprinkler paperwork submitted to the Brycer Compliance Engine prior to the building receiving a Certificate of Occupancy.
suppression systems
Permits - All new Fire Suppression Systems are required to have a permit prior to installation.
Contractor - System shall be installed by a State Certified Contractor.
Plans & Specifications - Shall be per NFPA 96. Prior to the extinguishing system being installed, a hood inspection shall be completed by either a light or smoke test. This will include all duct work and connection welds.
Extinguishing System - All extinguishing systems are required to have a separate permit application.
Testing - Full function trip test shall be performed on the extinguishing system prior to receiving a final inspection and paperwork submitted to the Brycer Compliance Engine prior to the building receiving a Certificate of Occupancy.
Extinguishers - Will depend on the type of operation in the kitchen:
Class K - Any cooking that gives of grease laden vapors.
40-BC - Food preparation and warming that does not release grease laden vapors.
fire hydrants
Where required, hydrants shall be installed per the City of DeLand's Land Development Code as well as per the currently adopted Florida Fire Prevention Code. Hydrants shall be tested prior to project receiving permission to build any structures.
fire pumps
Permits - All new Fire Alarm Systems are required to have a permit prior to installation.
Contractor - System shall be installed by a State Certified Contractor.
Plans & Specifications - Shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Prevention Division via the Building Department's online permitting portal. Fire Pumps shall meet the requirements of NFPA 20.
Testing - A full function test shall be performed and witnessed by the Fire Prevention Division and paperwork submitted to the Brycer Compliance Engine prior to the building receiving a Certificate of Occupancy.
Per NFPA 20 - The Fire Pump shall be monitored by the Fire Alarm System.
A Knox Box may be required for buildings with Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm Systems.
Automated gates shall be supplied with a Knox locking system for the Fire Department access.
You can visit the Knox Box website here. Please make sure you select DeLand as your jurisdiction in order to have the box keyed appropriately for DeLand Fire Department access.
lightweight truss required signage per fs 633.027
Florida Statute, section 633.027 and Florida Administrative Code 69A-60.008 is written to require the owner of any commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structure of three units or more, constructed of light-frame truss-type construction to install a symbol adopted by rule 69A-60.008 of the Florida Administrative Code.
APPLYING FOR A PERMIT
To apply for a Fire Safety Permit, such as installing or modifying Fire Systems, you must register for an account and apply online at the Accela Citizen Portal. For information regarding building permits and Accela Account Instructions, please visit the Building Department Webpage.
For new construction or a change of use/occupancy, please read below and then continue to Fire Inspections and Business Applications - Fire Permits.
MINIMUM DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
Fire Alarm - Fire Alarm System/Panel Replacement/Radio Enhancement System
- Plans
- Scope of Work Letter
- Specifications/Cut Sheets
- State License/Competency Card
- Worker's Compensation Certified to City of DeLand
Fire Sprinkler/Fire Standpipe
- Plans
- Scope of Work Letter
- Specifications/Cut Sheets
- State License/Competency Card
- Worker's Compensation Certified to City of DeLand
Fire Suppression - Commercial Kitchens/Clean Rooms
- Plans
- Scope of Work Letter
- Specifications/Cut Sheets
- State License/Competency Card
- Worker's Compensation Certified to City of DeLand
Fire Underground - Private Hydrants/Underground/Fire Backflow Replacement
- Plans
- Scope of Work Letter
- Specifications/Cut Sheets
- Hydraulic/Battery Calculations
- State License/Competency Card
- Worker's Compensation Certified to City of DeLand
Each type of underground permit is required to be separately permitted.
Fire Pump - Pump System/Pump Controller
- Plans
- Scope of Work Letter
- Specifications/Cut Sheets
- State License/Competency Card
- Worker's Compensation Certified to City of DeLand
The Fire Pump Controller will also be verified by a qualified City electrical inspector.
Plans that are not required to be signed and sealed by Code still need to be legible shop drawings.
The Accela Citizen Portal has within it a Plan Room. This is where permitting documents will be submitted. Minimum document requirements will hinder the applicant from submitting if not met. If there is a required document that you believe does not need to be submitted or cannot be submitted at the time of permitting, please submit a letter explaining why you believe this is not required, on letterhead, and notarized by the qualifier, under the document type in which it applies.