HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7993 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7993
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council April 9, 1996
Subject: FIRE DEPARTMENT PLAN REVIEW PROCESS —FEES CHARGED IN
OTHER METROPLEX CITIES
On January 23, 1996, City Council was presented with a proposal to change the Fire Department Plan
Review Process (I.R. 7972). This proposal had been developed in response to concerns raised by the
construction industry. The Fire Department is currently unable to meet the plan review needs of our
customers. Turnaround time for fire protection system plans has increased to an all too often unacceptable
length as development activity has increased in the City of Fort Worth. Identification of this problem led
to the convening of a Focus Group comprised of Fire Department staff, fire protection contractors'
representatives, a representative of the architectural community, and a representative of the Building
Owners and Managers Association.
This Focus Group determined that the best approach to meeting the service goals they defined (see I.R.
7972) would be to contract with a qualified engineering firm to provide this service. At the conclusion
of a Request for Proposal process the firm of Carter & Burgess was selected as the preferred provider
for this service. This recommendation, along with a request for direction as to the level of cost recovery
through plan review fees, was discussed by City Council. Staff was then requested to return with a M&C
for Council action and additional information regarding the fees charged by other cities.
This I.R. provides information regarding fees in other metroplex cities.
Arlington
Fire Department:
Fire Alarm Systems: Per Building
Less than 10 devices $ 50.00
11 - 25 devices $ 75.00
26 - 100 devices $100.00
OFFICIAL RECORD
101 - 200 devices $200.00
More than 201 devices $300.00 CIT'Y SN't"IETARY
Fire Protection Underground: $ 50.00 IT WORTH, 'n't
Sprinkler Systems: I - 19 sprinklers $ 50.00
20 - 150 sprinklers $100.00
151 - 500 sprinklers $150.00
501 - 1,000 sprinklers $200.00
More than 1,000 sprinklers: $200.00 for first 1,000 sprin-
klers plus $100.00 for each
additional 100 sprinklers or
fraction thereof
Residential System: $ 50.00
Fire Pump Installation: $100.00 (in addition to other
fees)
01,14111 Gaseous Extinguishing System: $ 50.00 per system
(Halon, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, etc.)
ISSUED By THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7993
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OTHER METROPLEX CITIES
Bedford
Fire Department: No separate permits or fees. Covered by Building Permit.
Hurst
Fire Department: Separate permit fees not charged. Installation of fire alarm and
sprinkler systems covered by Building Permit Fee.
Piano
Fire Department: Separate permit fee not charged. Installation of systems is
covered by Building Permit Fee.
Irvin
Fire Department: Covered by Building Permits.
Dallas
Fire Department: Fire Alarm Systems reviewed by Fire Department. Costs
covered by Building Permits.
Euless Fire Department: Permit fees for underground fire lines, sprinkler systems, and
fire alarm systems are based on the cost of construction, using
the Building Permit Schedule. In addition to the permit fee, a
plan review and processing fee equal to 65% of the permit fee
is assessed. For fire alarm systems in residential and multi-
family units, a fee of$25.00 per unit is assessed.
Grand Prairie
Fire Department: No separate permits or fees. Covered by Building Permit.
If you need further information, please call me.
I lerrel
City Manager
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