Md. Code Regs. 29.06.04.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 29.06.04.06 - Fees for Fire Protection System Plan Review and Inspection

A. The fee schedule that follows in this section is to be used to calculate the fee to be paid for plan review and inspection of the fire protection systems specified:

(1) Fire alarm and detection system-$150 per fire alarm control panel, plus $2 per fire alarm initiating and indicating device;

(2) Sprinkler, water spray, and combined sprinkler and standpipe system:

(a) $2 per sprinkler head and $3 per extended coverage sprinkler head or $150 per system, whichever is greater; and

(b) $100 for each additional hydrostatic test; or

(c) $75 per dwelling unit for one-family and two-family dwellings;

(3) Standpipe and hose system-$50 per 100 linear feet of piping or fraction of 100 linear feet, or $150 per system, whichever is greater;

(4) Fire pump-50 cents per gallon per minute (gpm) of rated pump capacity or $300 per pump, whichever is greater, although this fee does not apply to limited service pumps for residential sprinkler systems as permitted for NFPA 13D systems;

(5) Water storage tanks-$100 per tank, although this fee does not apply to residential sprinkler system tanks as permitted for NFPA 13D systems;

(6) Gaseous and chemical extinguishing system - The greater of:

(a) $1 per pound of gaseous or dry chemical extinguishing agent, although this fee does not apply to a reserve supply of extinguishing agent;

(b) $100 per 30,000 cubic feet of volume of the portion of protected space; or

(c) $150 per system; and

(d) $150 per wet chemical extinguishing system;

(7) Foam system-$100 per nozzle or local applicator device plus $2 per sprinkler head for a combined sprinkler and foam system, or $150 per system, whichever is greater;

(8) Smoke control system-$100 per 50,000 cubic feet of volume or the portion of the protected or controlled space, up to a maximum of $1,500 per system, or $300 per system, whichever is greater.

B. The fees also include, for a:

(1) Fire alarm and detection system:

(a) Plan review and inspection of a complete system of:

(i) Wiring,

(ii) Controls,

(iii) Alarm and detection equipment, and

(iv) Related appurtenances; and

(b) One final acceptance test of the installed system;

(2) Sprinkler, water spray, and combined sprinkler and standpipe system:

(a) Plan review and inspection of:

(i) Shop drawings,

(ii) Hydraulic calculations,

(iii) Piping,

(iv) Control valves, and

(v) Connections and other related equipment and appurtenances;

(b) One underground flush test;

(c) One hydrostatic test;

(d) One forward flow test of the backflow preventer; and

(e) One final acceptance test;

(3) Standpipe and hose system:

(a) Plan review and inspection of a complete system of:

(i) Shop drawings,

(ii) Control valves,

(iii) Piping, and

(iv) Connections and other related equipment and appurtenances;

(b) One flush test;

(c) One hydrostatic test; and

(d) One final acceptance test;

(4) Fire pump:

(a) Plan review and inspection of a complete system of:

(i) Pumps and all associated valves,

(ii) Piping,

(iii) Controllers,

(iv) Driver and other related equipment and appurtenances; and

(b) One pump acceptance test per pump;

(5) Gaseous or chemical extinguishing system:

(a) Plan review and inspection of a complete system of:

(i) Piping,

(ii) Controls, and

(iii) Equipment and other appurtenances; and

(b) One performance or acceptance test;

(6) Foam system:

(a) Plan review and inspection of a complete system of:

(i) Piping,

(ii) Controls,

(iii) Nozzles, and

(iv) Equipment and related appurtenances; and

(b) One flush test;

(c) One hydrostatic test; and

(d) One final acceptance test;

(7) Smoke control system:

(a) Plan review and inspection of system components; and

(b) One performance or acceptance test.

C. Final acceptance tests are to be witnessed by a State fire authority in accordance with administrative procedures established by that authority.

D. A fee applies if the tests outlined in §B of this regulation reveal that the system being inspected or tested does not meet applicable standards as follows:

(1) First reinspection or retest-$200; and

(2) Each additional reinspection or retest-$250.

Md. Code Regs. 29.06.04.06

Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective June 10, 1994 (21:13 Md. R. 1152); amended permanently effective October 10, 1994 (21:20 Md. R. 1733)
Regulation .06 amended effective January 1, 2004 (30:19 Md. R. 1336); January 1, 2008 (34:17 Md. R. 1510); April 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 21)