Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - Minutes - 11/15/2023

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE RTM
PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
6:00 P.M. Waterford Town Hall
Meeting Called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairperson Timothy Condon
Roll Call
Present: Timothy Condon, Thomas Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Timothy Fioravanti
Absent: Steve Garvin
Others Present: Director of Waterford Fire Department Mike Howley, Fire Marshal Steve
Dubicki
Public Comment
None
Agenda Item 4- Public Hearing on proposed amendment to the Waterford Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2.36.075 Fire Marshal Fee Schedule and Enforcement.
No members of the public were present, committee left hearing open about 10 minutes
Motion to close Public Hearing by Dembek, second by Fioravanti
Motion passed 4-0
Public hearing adjourned at 6:11 PM
Public Protection and Safety Special Meeting November 15** 2023
Meeting Called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairperson Timothy Condon
Roll Call
Present: Timothy Condon, Thomas Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Timothy Fioravanti
Absent: Steve Garvin
RECEWED FOR RECORD uf 20 WZ3
MM. ATTEST Dud Z loc

Others Present: Director of Waterford Fire Department Mike Howley, Fire Marshal Steve
Dubicki
Agenda Item 3 - To Consider and act upon the November 1st, 2023, Meeting
Minutes
Motion by Driscoll Second by Fioravanti to approve. Motion passed, 4-0.
4.) Consideration and Possible action on item(s) referred to committee:
A.) Fire Marshal Permits Fee Schedule Ordinance RTC 10/03/22
Committee reviewed the draft document. Multiple small grammatical changes made.
Discussion held on possibie recommendation to the body of the Representative Town
Meeting for consideration and passage.
Motion by Dembek Second by Fioravanti to recommend proposed ordinance 2.36.075
Fire Marshal Fee Schedule and Enforcement to the Representative Town Meeting as
amended.
Motion passed 4-0
6.) Adjournment- Motion by Dembek, Second by Driscoll, meeting adjourned at 6:29 PM
Respectfully submitted
Timothy Condon, Chair

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances FINAL DRAFT -Clean 11/15/23
Title 2-— ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 — FIRE SERVICE
2.36.075 — Fire Marshal fee schedule and enforcement.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this fee schedule is to allow the Town of Waterford Fire Marshal's
Office to collect fees in connection with the Fire Marshal's fire inspection and plan review
responsibilities and other activities within the boundaries of the Town of Waterford,
Connecticut, that are regulated by the Waterford Town Ordinances, the State Fire Safety
Code, the State Fire Prevention Cade, the Connecticut General Statutes and/or the
regulations promulgated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal ar the Department of
Emergency Services and Public Protection.
Fee schedule for Fire Marshal duties. Pursuant to Connecticut Agencies Regulations 29-
291a-7a(g), the Fire Marsha! shail adopt a fee schedule for certain prescribed duties in
accordance with the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code. Fees may be assessed for
functions including, but not limited to, permits, plan reviews, inspections, and spacial events.
Such fees may be modified as deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal. Such proposed
modifications shall be submitted to the RTM for its approval and the RTM's consideration of
said modifications shall serve as notice of changes to this fee schedule.
Posting of fee schedule. The Fire Marshal shali post the current fee schedule, in public view,
at the Office of the Fire Marshal, the Office of the Building Department, and on the Town’s
website. Any Occupancy existing on the adoption date of this ordinance shall be exempt
from Initial Fees but shali be subject to Renewal Inspections and Fees.
Exemption from fee liability. All boards and agencies of the Town of Waterford, including the
use of private fire company properties used for fire protection services, shall be exempt from
-the payment of fees pursuant to this Chapter.
Enforcement of State Fire Prevention Code. When the Fire Marshal ascertains that there
exists in any building, or upon any premises, a condition that violates the State Fire
Prevention Code, the Fire Marshal shall enforce such State Fire Prevention Code in
accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 29-291 (c) and may impose any
penalties and/or fines as set forth therein, as may be amended from time to time.
Activity fees—certification/icense inspections. When the Office of the Fire Marshal performs
an inspection that requires official certification issued from the Office, a fee shall be charged
for such inspection prior to the issuance of a certificate. The fees for such inspection noted
below shall apply. All other fees for inspections, reviews, or services must be submitted with
Page | of 4

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances FINAL DRAFT -Clean 11/15/23
applications for such services. Government, public education and nonprofit organizations are
exempt from fees but are still subject to inspections as required.
Type of Occupancy Initial Fee Renewal Fee
Assembly use, liquor license $100 $50
Carnival/Fair $100 N/A
DCF Code Compliance $50 $25
Educational Facilities (Private) $100 $50
Hood & Extinguishing Systems $100 $50
Nursing and Convalescent Homes $250 $100
Residential Board and Care $250 $100
Day Care Facilities $100 $50
Type of Occupancy Initial Fee Renewal Fee
Group Day Care (Home) $100 $50
Hotel/Motel $200 $100
Bed & Breakfast $100 $50
Dry Cleaning Facilities $100 $50
Retail Fireworks/Sparkler $200 $200
Elevator Certification $100 N/A
Hazardous Materials Transport $50 $50
Blasting Permits (set by State Statute) $60 N/A
Propane Filling Station $75 $25
Propane Tank Installation $50 N/A
Propane Tank Use at Events $25 N/A
Burning Permits $25 N/A
Oil Tank Removal <1000 gal $100 N/A
Oi! Tank Removal >1000 gal $250 N/A
G. Plan review fees. Whenever any person, firm, business or other entity submits a plan in
connection with a building permit for review and/or approval from the Office of the Fire
Marshal, the fees for said review and/or approval shall be based on aggregate building
square footage as set forth below.
Page 2 of 4

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances FINAL DRAFT -Clean 11/15/23
Independent plan review may be required on any project.
Building plan review
(a) Up to 2,000 square feet: $100
(b) 2,001 square feet to 4,999 square feet: $175
(c) 5,000 square feet to 9,999 square feet: $350
(d) 10,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet: $650
(e) 20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet: $850
(f) 50,001 square feet to 100,000 square feet: $1250
(g) 100,001 square feet to 250,000 square feet: $2500
(h) 250,001 square feet or greater: $6000
Fire alarm system plan review (square footage of area being protected)
(a) Up to 2,000 square feet: $100
{b) 2,001 square feet to 4,999 square feet: $120
(c) 5,000 square feet to 9,999 square feet: $200
(d) 10,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet: $350
(e) 20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet: $750
(f) 50,001 square feet to 100,000 square feet: $950
(g) 100,001 square feet to 250,000 square feet: $2000
(h) 250,001 square feet or greater: $3000
Sprinkler system plan (square footage of area being protected)
(a) Up to 2,000 square feet: $100
(b) 2,001 square feet to 4,999 square feet: $120
(c) 5,000 square feet to 9,999 square feet: $200
{d) 10,000 square feet to 20,000: $650
(e) 20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet: $750
(f) 50,001 to 100,000 square feet: $950
(g) 100,001 square feet to 250,000 square feet: $1250
(h) 250,001 square feet or greater: $2800
Food service type | hood system (includes final acceptance inspection) $75
Page 3 of 4

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances FINAL DRAFT -Clean 11/15/23
Hood, Duct, & Suppression Systems:
Kitchen suppression system (wet chemical) $100
Other special Suppression System $100
Hood & Ductwork (mechanicals) $100
H. Plan review compliance. Any plans for buildings may be required to have an independent
plan review, as determined at the sole discretion of the Office of the Fire Marshal. The
independent plan review may be conducted by a plan reviewer hired by the applicant and
subject to the approval of the Office of the Fire Marshal. The applicant shail pay all costs
associated with the contracted plan reviewer's independent review and any fees associated
with the Waterford Fire Marshal's office. The applicant shall submit the plan reviewer's
written report prior to the Office of the Fire Marshal's review and approval of any such pian.
The Office of the Fire Marshal has the final autharity to modify submitted plans.
The Office of the Fire Marshal shal! have 30 days to complete the review of such
submitted drawings and shail provide in writing authorization to release a building permit
from the Town of Waterford Building Official in accordance with Connecticut General
Statutes § 29-263.
When the review is completed and the plan fully complies with the Connecticut State Fire
Safety Code, a Pian Review Report shall be provided to the applicant. In addition, a
recommendation for permit shall be forwarded to the Building Official.
Fire Marshal inspections shall be required at various phases of the construction process
and shall be specified on the Plan Review Report. Once all required inspections have been
conducted and passed, the Fire Marshal shall forward a recommendation for a Certificate of
Occupancy to the Building Official.
|. Billing and enforcement. No permit or required certificate shall be issued to any party until
the fee for such permit or certificate has been submitted with the appropriate application. All
fees shall be payable by check only, made out to “Town of Waterford Fire Marshal's Office.”
The Town of Waterford may take any enforcement action necessary to obtain
compliance with this ordinance.
(Amend. of 12-04-23)
Page 4 of 4

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances FINAL DRAFT -Redline#3Oet2633 11/15/23
DRA
Title 2 ~ ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 — FIRE SERVICE
§.19.22.36.075 — Fire Marshal fee schedule and enforcement.
—FIRE- MARSHAL FEE SCHEDULE AND ENFORCEMENT
A,-Purpose
A. Purpose. The purpose of this fee schedule is to allow the Town of Waterford Fire Marshal's
Office to collect fees in connection with the Fire Marshal's fire inspection and plan review
responsibilities and other activities within the boundaries of the Town of Waterford,
Connecticut, that are regulated by the Waterford Town Ordinances, the State Fire Safety
Code, the State Fire Prevention Code, the Connecticut General Statutes and/or the
regulations promulgated by the Office of the State Fire Marsttal! or the Department of
Emergency Services and Public SafetyProtection.
8. Fee schedule for Fire Marshal duties. Pursuant ta Connecticut State-Agencies Regulations
29-291a-7a(g), the Fire Marshal shall adopt a fee schedule for certain prescribed duties in
accordance with the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code. Fees may be assessed for
functions including, but not limited to, permits, plan reviews, inspections, and special events.
Such fees may be madified as deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal. Such proposed
modifications shall be submitted to the RTM for its approval and the RTM’s consideration of
said modifications shall serve as notice of changes to this fee schedule. The-propesed
cohedulesalb-avalcble ornare Marcel alee and posod on ho re Marchal
website
C. Posting of fee schedule. The Fire Marsha shall post the current fee schedule, in public view,
at the Office of the Fire Marshal, the Office of the Building departmentDepartment, and on
the Town's website. Any existing Occupancy existing on the adoption date of this ordinance
shall be is-exempt from Initial Fees,-enhy Renewal Fees-would-apply-from-the-time-of the
Fewn-Ordinance-adaption-date but shall be subject to Renewal Inspections and Fees.
DE ion foo liability,
Page 1 of §

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances FINAL DRAFT -Redline#3-—OQet-2023 11/15/23
D. Exemption from fee liability. All rrunicipal-prejectsboards and agencies of the Town of
Waterford, including the use of private fire cempanies-company properties used for fire
protection services, ia-Fewn-are-and-shall henceferth-be exempt from -lability—for permitthe
payment of fees pursuant to this Chapter. and may-_be-issued-permits-and-certificates-of
E. Enforcement of State Fire Prevention Code. When the Fire Marshal ascertains that there
exists in any building, or upon any premises, a condition that violates the State Fire
Prevention Code, the Fire Marshal shall enforce such State Fire Prevention Code in
accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 29-291(c) and may impose any
penalties and/or fines as set forth therein, as may be amended from time to time.
F,__Agtivity fees—-certification/icense inspections. {aseections—When the Office of the Fire
Marshal performs an inspection that requires official certification issued from the Office, a fee
shall be charged for such inspection prior to the issuance of a certificate. The fees for such
inspection noted below shall apply. All other fees for inspections, reviews, or services must
be submitted with applications for such services. Government, public education and nonprofit
organizations are exempt from fees but are still subject to inspections as required.
5-49,3- CERTIFICATION-/LICENSE-INSPECTION FEES
Type of Occupancy Feetnitial Fee Renewal Fee
Assembly use, liquor license $100 $50
Carnival/Fair $100 N/A
DCF Code Compliance $50 $25
Educatianal Facilities (Private) $100 $50
Hood & Extinguishing Systems $100 $50
Nursing and Convalescent Homes $250 $100
Residential Board and Care $250 $100
Day Care Facilities $100 $50
Type of Occupancy Fee-lnitial Fee Renewal Fee
Group Day Care (Home) $100 $50
Hotel/Motel $200 $100
Page 2 of 5

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances PINAL DRAFT -Redline#3 QetQ623 11/1523
Bed & Breakfast $100 $50
Dry Cleaning Facilities $100 $50
Retail Fireworks/Sparkler $200 $200
Elevator Certification $100 N/A
Hazardous Materials Transport $50 $50
Blasting Permits (set by State Statute) $60 NIA
Propane Filling Station $75 $25
Propane Tank Installation $50 NIA
Propane Tank Use at Events $25 N/A
Burning Permits $25 N/A
Oil Tank Removal <1000 gal $100 N/A
Oil Tank Removal >1000 gal $250 N/A
$.19.4 PLAN
REVIEW FEES
G. Plan review fees, Whenever any person, firm, business or other entity submits a plan in
connection with a building permit for review and/or approval from the Office of the Fire
Marshal, the fees for said review and-and/or approval shall be based on aggregate building
square footage as set forth below.
Independent plan review may be required on any project.
4.—Building pian review,
faa) -Up to 2,000 square feet: $100
fb\(b-) 2,001 square feet to 4,999 square feet: $175
fe(c-)_ _ 5,000 square feet to 9,999 square feet: $350
fa(d-)__—— 10,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet: $650
fe\(e-)__20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet: $850
Alf}. ____—- 50,001 square feet and-up:-F8Dto 100,000 square feet: $1250
(q)_ 100,001 square feet to 250,000 square feet: $2500
{h) 250,001 square feet or greater: $6000
Page 3 of 5

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances FINAL DRAFT -Redline#3—Qet 2623 11/15/23
2,—Fire alarm system plan review (square footage of area being protected).
faj(a-)_ _Up to 2,000 square feet: $100
{e}(b-)_ 2,007 square feet to 4,999 square feet: $120
fe)(c)_ __ 5,000 square feet ta 9,999 square feet: $200
(d)_-10,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet: $350
(@) -20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet; $750
AGH -50,001 square feet and abeve:-
TBD—{NK—Need-a-dollar-valuelio 100,000
square feet: $950
(qa) 100,001 square feet to 250,000 square feet: $2000
(h) 250,001 square feet or greater: $3000
3,—-Sprinkler system plan (square footage of area being protected,-in-square-feet):
fay(a) -Up to 2,000 square feet: $100
f\(b) -2,001 square feet to 4,999 square feet: $120
fe\(c) -5,000 square feet to 9,999 square feet: $200
{d\(d)___-10,000 square feet to 20,000: $650.09
(e)_-20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet: $750
(f)_-50,001 and abeve TBD INK
—Need-a-dollar valuelio 100,000 square feat: $950
{g)_ 100,001 square feet to 250,000 square feet: $1250
(h) 250,001 square feet or greater: $2800
4,—Food service type | hood system (includes final acceptance inspection): $75
Hood, Duct, & Suppression Systems:
Kitchen suppression system (wet chemical) $100
Other special Suppression System $100
Hood & Ductwork (mechanicals) $100
5—H. Plan review compliance. Any plans for buildings may be required to have an
independent plan review, as determined at the sole discretion of the Office of the Fire
Page 4 of 5

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances FINAL DRAFT -Redline#3—~Oet2023_1 1/15/23
Marshal. The independent plan review may be conducted by a pian reviewer hired by the
applicant and subject to the approval of the Office of the Fire Marshal. The applicant shall
pay ail costs associated with the contracted plan reviewer's independent review and any fees
associated with the Waterford Fire Marshal's office. The applicant shall submit the plan
reviewer's written report prior to the Office of the Fire Marshal's review and approval of any
such plan, The Office of the Fire Marshal has the final authority to modify submitted plans.
B.—The Office of the Fire Marshal shall have 30 days to complete the review of such
submitted drawings and shall provide in writing authorization to release a building permit
from the Town of Waterford Building Official in accordance with Connecticut General
Statutes § 29-263.
&--When the review is completed and the plan fully complies with the Connecticut State
Fire Safety Code, a Plan Review Report will-shall be provided to the applicant. In addition, a
recommendation for permit will-shall be forwarded to the Building Official.
Fire Marshal inspections wil-shalf be required at various phases of the construction
process and will-shall be specified on the Plan Review Report. Once all required inspections
have been conducted and passed, the Fire Marshal will-shall forward a recommendation for
a Certificate of Occupancy to the Building Official.
PARI Sen GIET ORM os 2nd Goverrimiont bulldings to Be exempt from these feos This
|,___ Billing and enforcement, No permit or required certificate shall be issued to any party until
the fee for such permit or certificate has been submitted with the appropriate application._All
fees shall be payable by check only, made out to “Town of Waterford Fire Marshal's Office.”
A.-Ne-permitorrequired-certificate-shall be-issued_to-any-_party-untilthe fee-for such
permitorcertificate-has_ beer_submitted_-with the appropriate-apptication.
B,—The Town of Waterford may take any enforcement action necessary to obtain
compliance with this ordinance.
(Amend. of 12-04-23)
Page 5 of 5