Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - Minutes - 11/01/2023

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
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PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE: TM:
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
6:00 P.M. Waterford Town Hall
Meeting Called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairperson Timothy Condon s
Roll Call
Present: Timothy Condon, Thomas Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Timothy Fioravanti, Steve
Garvin
Others Present: Director of Waterford Fire Department Mike Howley, Fire Marshal Steve
Dubicki
Public Comment
None
Agenda Item 4- To Consider and act upon the minutes of the September 14, 2023
meeting.
MOTION made by Driscoll, Second by Fioravanti to accept the minutes.
Motion passed: 5-0
Agenda Item 5- Consideration of and possible action on items referred to committee:
Fire Marshal Permits Fee Schedule Ordinance, RTC 10/03/22
Committee reviewed the draft document. Questions were asked of the Fire Marshal
including use of the fire protection code, and the ability of the office to implement the
ordinance should this draft be enacted. Director Howley and Fire Marshal Dubicki were
both confident with the ability to carry out the draft ordinance. Director Howley along
with committee members saw no further need for changes.
Motion by Dembek Second by Fioravanti to Propose Draft 3 (See Attachment) to the
public at a public hearing to be held November 15" at 6pm.
Motion passed 5-0
Motion to adjourn by Dembek, seconded by Garvin at 6:25 PM
Motion passed: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted
Timothy Condon, Chair

Proposed Fire Marshal Fee Ordinances DRAFT #3 Oct 2023
Title 2— ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 — FIRE SERVICE
2.36.075 — Fire Marshal fee schedule and enforcement.
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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 State Fire Marshal's Office or the Department of Emergency
Services and Public Protection.
Fee schedule for Fire Marshal duties, Pursuant to Connecticut State Regulation 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 modified as deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal. Such proposed
madifications 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 shall post the 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 will 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
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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
Biasting Permits (set by State Statute) $60 N/A
Propane Filling Station $75 $25
Propane Tank Installation $50 NIA
Propane Tank Use at Events $25 NIA
Burning Permits $25 NIA
Oil Tank Removal <1000 gal $100 N/A
Oil 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.
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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 fo 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: $650.00
(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 I hood system (includes final acceptance inspection) $75
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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 shall 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 plan.
The Office of the Fire Marshal has the final authority to modify submitted plans.
The Office of the Fire Marshal shail 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 be provided to the applicant. In addition, a
recommendation for permit will be forwarded to the Building Official.
Fire Marshal inspections will be required at various phases of the construction process
and will be specified on the Plan Review Report. Once all required inspections have been
conducted and passed, the Fire Marshal will 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 00-00-00)
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Title 2— ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 - FIRE SERVICE
§.49.22.36.075 — Fire Marshal fee schedule and enforcement.
—FIRE-MARSHAL FEE SCHEDULE AND-ENFORGEMENFT
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 State Fire Marshal's Office or the Department of Emergency
Services and Public SafetyProtection.
B. Fee schedule for Fire Marshal duties. Pursuant to Connecticut State Regulation 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 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. The-propesed
schedule shall be available from the Fire Marshal's office and posted on the Fire Marshals
website
C.._ Posting of fee schedule. The Fire Marshal shall post the 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,-only Renewal Fees would-apply-from-the-time-ofthe-Fown
Ordinance-adeption-date but will be subject to Renewal Inspections and Fees.
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D. Exemption from fee liability. All punicipal-prejectsboards and agencies of the Town of
Waterford, including the use of private fire companies-company properties used for fire
protection services, in-Fewn-are_and-shall henceferth-be exempt fromiabitity—for-permit the
payment of fees pursuant to this Chapter. and may-be-issued permits and certificates-of
and-regulations.
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. Activity fees—certification/icense inspections. laspections:-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-CERHFICATION/LIGENSE INSPECTION-FEES.
Type of Occupancy Fee-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 Feetnitial Fee Renewal Fee
Group Day Care (Home) $100 $50
Hotel/Motel $200 $100
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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
Oil Tank Removal >1000 gal $250 N/A
5-19.4 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 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 plan review.
fa}(a) -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
{a\(d-)__ 10,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet: $650
fe}(e-)_ 20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet; $850
H(f- ——«50,001 square feet and-up-TBDio 100,000 square feet: $1250
100,001 square feet to 250,000 square feet: $2500
h) 250,001 square feet or greater: $6000
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2:—Fire alarm system plan review (square footage of area being protected);
fa}fa-) Up to 2,000 square feet: $100
{b)(b-)____—'2,001 square feet to 4,999 square feet: $120
fe\(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
HAD ~-50,001 square feet and-above-TBD—_INK—Need-a-dollarvaluejto 100,000
square feet: $950
{g)_ 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).
faya) -Up to 2,000 square feet: $100
{b)(b) -2,001 square feet to 4,999 square feet: $120
fey(c) -5,000 square feet to 9,999 square feet: $200
{did} ~10,000 square feet to 20,000: $650.00
(e)_-20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet: $750
(f)_-50,001 and-above-TBD_{NK—Need-adellarvaluejio 100,000 square feet: $950
(q) 100,001 square feet to 250,000 square feet: $1250
(h) 250,001 square feet or greater: $2800
4._Food service type I 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
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Marshal. The independent plan review may be canducted by a plan reviewer hired by the
applicant and subject to the approval of the Office of the Fire Marshal. The applicant shall
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 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 be provided to the applicant. In addition, a
recommendation for permit will be forwarded to the Building Official.
Fire Marshal inspections will be required at various phases of the construction process
and will be specified on the Plan Review Report. Once all required inspections have been
conducted and passed, the Fire Marshal will forward a recommendation for a Certificate of
Occupancy to the Building Official.
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L.__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.-No-permit or-required-certificate-shall be issued-to-any party-untithe fee for-sueh
permit er-certificate has been-submitted-with_the approprate-application,
B:—The Town of Waterford may take any enforcement action necessary to obtain
compliance with this ordinance.
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(Amend, of 00-00-00)
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