Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - Minutes - 03/08/2023

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE RTM
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023
6:00 P.M. WATERFORD TOWN HALL
BOE CONFERENCE ROOM
Meeting Called to order at 6:02 PM by Chairperson Timothy Condon
Roll Call .
Present: Timothy Condon, Thomas Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Timothy Fioravanti:
Absent: Steve Garvin : S 2
Others Present: Director of Waterford Fire Department Mike Howley, Town Labor Attdtney Kristi
Kelly
Public Comment
None
Agenda Item 4- To Consider and act upon the minutes of the January 5th, 2023 meeting.
MOTION made by Fioravanti, Second by Driscoll to accept the minutes.
Vote: Unanimous
Motion passed.
Agenda Item 5- Consideration of and possible action on items referred to committee:
A.) Review of Ordinance 2.36 Volunteer Firefighter Incentive Program 6/6/22
Chairperson Condon gave a brief overview of the last meeting and turned the floor over to
Director Howley for remarks. The Director asked that the committee consider retroactive
stipends for certain certifications. Representative Driscoll offered multiple changes and the
draft document was reviewed by the committee. Ordinances from other towns were included as
part of the record. (See Attachment)
MOTION made by Driscoll, Second by Fioravanti to Accept the proposed changes to constitute
Draft 2 of ordinance 2.36 Volunteer Firefighter Incentive Program and to present it for a public
hearing March 20th at 6pm. (See Attachment)
Vote: Unanimous
Motion Passed
B.) Fire Marshal Permits Fee Schedule Ordinance RTC 10/2/2022
Director Howley gave a brief update that he is still working on a fee schedule for fire marshal
services. Brief discussion held about the status of the fire marshal office and the need for more

staffing in the office. Chairperson Condon stated that he proposed this possible ordinance as a
means to offset the cost for additional staff not to add money to the general fund or burden the
public with undue fees. Director Howley stated that he would reach out to the chair when he is
ready to present to the committee. No motion made
Motion to adjourn by Dembek, second by Fioravanti.
Vote: Unanimous
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM
Respectfully submitted
Timothy Condon, Chair

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POQUONNOCK BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District in the Town of Groton, at a
tegular meeting held September 8"". 2016 adopted the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2016-02
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING FEES FOR
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
WHEREAS the Fire Marshal is required by state law to conduct annual inspections of a variety
of businesses and further required to review plans and structures associated with most
construction activities within the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District in the Town of Groton; and
WHEREAS the cost of reviewing plans and inspecting businesses is significant and is not
reimbursed by the state
Section 1.Permits.
A. No building or structure subject to the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and/or State
Fire Prevention Code shall be constructed, used, occupied, enlarged, altered or repaired
unless a permit has been granted for said activity by the Fire Marshal.
B. No person shall undertake any of the operations or activities described in Section 2C of
this chapter until such person shall have obtained a permit from the Fire Marshal. Said
permit shall be valid for twelve (12) months from date of issue. No continuation,
expansion, diminution or modification of said operations shall be undertaken without
obtaining a permit from the Fire Marshal. :
Cc. No person shail install, enlarge, alter, remove, repair or replace any fire protection system
in any building or structure subject to the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and/or State
Fire Prevention Code, until such person shall have obtained a permit from the Fire
Marshal.
D, The permit(s) required pursuant to this section shall be required in addition to any other
permits or licenses required by federal, state or local law.
Section 2, Schedule of fees.
A. The fee for Plan Reviews for new construction, renovations, additions or modernization
of buildings or structures shall be at the following rates. For purposes of this subsection,
Fast Track is an expedited plan review which will be conducted in one week or less,

subject to staff availability.
(1) ~~ Fire Plan Review (Not Including R-3 Occupancies): 65% of the Building Permit
Fee or 100% for Fast Track Review.
(2) Mechanical Pian Review (Fire Protection Systems); 100% of Building Permit
Fee
or 135% for Fast Track Review.
(3) Electrical Plan Review: 35% of Building Permit Fee or 70% for Fast Track
Review.
The fee for field inspections, approval and acceptance of new construction, renovations,
additions or modernization of multi-family residential (Not Including R-3 Occupancies)
and commercial buildings or structures associatéd with the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy shall be at the following rates:
Estimated Construction Cost
(From Building Permit
Application):
Fee Formula:
$1 to $500
$10.41
$501 to $2,000
$10.41 for the first $500 plus $0.26 for each additional $100 or
fraction thereof up to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000
$14.31 for the first $2,000 plus $1.04 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof.up to and including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000
$38.25 for the first $25,000 plus $0.78 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof up to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000
$57.77 for the first $50,000 plus $0.52 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof up to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000
$83.80 for the first $100,000 plus $0.46 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof up to and including $500,000
$506,001 to $1,000,000
$271.18 for the first $500,000 pius $0.42 for each additional
$1,000
$1,000,001 & up
$479.38 for the first $1,000,000 plus $0.26 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof
Manufactured Structures Set-
Up Fee
$10.41 per section, with a minimum fee of $20.82 per permit
Any person engaged in any of the following operations and/or occupancies shall obtain
periodic inspection thereof according to the schedule set forth in CGS §29-305 as that
section may be amended or recodified from time to time. Single Use inspections shall be
valid only for a one-time event at a single venue. Multi-Use inspections shall be valid for
twelve (12) months from date of issue and shall apply to multiple venues if the inspected
configuration or process does not change. All inspections include both fire permit and
fire inspection. The fee(s) for the annual permit required pursuant to Section 1B,
including such inspection(s), shall be as follows:

Operation Permit Fee Table
Operations and Materials
Permit Required
Permit Fee
Aircraft Hangars For servicing or repairing aircraft $ 100.00 per year
Airport Terminal Buildings For operation $ 100.00 per year
Ambulatory Health Care To operate a ambulatory health care See Occupancy
occupancy occupancy Permit Fee Table
Ammonium Nitrate For storage $ 250.00 per year
Apartment Buildings and To operate an apartment building or dormitory [See Occupancy
Dormitories Petmit Fee Table
Automobile Wrecking Yards | To operate automobile wrecking yards $ 100.00 per year
Battery System To operate stationary lead-acid battery systems |$ 75.00 per year
having an electrolyte capacity of more than
100 gal. (379 L) in sprinklered buildings or 50
gal. (189 L) in nonsprinklered buildings
Business occupancies To operate a business occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Candles, Open Flames, and To use in connection with assembly areas, $ 30.00 —Single Use
Portable Cooking dining areas of restaurants, or drinking $ 60.00 — Multi-Use
establishments
Cellulose Nitrate Film For storage, handling, or use $ 100.00 per year
Cleanrooms For operation $ 150.00 per year
Combustible Material Storage -
To store more than 2500 f° (70.8 m’) gross
volume
'$ 250.00 per year
Commercial Rubbish-Handling
Operation.
To operate
$ 150.00 per year
Consumer Fireworks (1.4G)
For the sale, on-site handling, manufacture,
and storage of consumer fireworks (1.4G}
$ 150.00 per year
Covered Mall Buildings
Annual requirement for facilities that utilize
mall area for exhibits or displays with 4
conditions
$ 250.00 per year
Cutting and Welding Operation
For operations within a jurisdiction
$ 30.00 — Single Use
$ 60.00 — Multi-Use
Day-care occupancies
To operate a day-care occupancy
See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Drycleaning Plants
To engage in business of drycleaning or to
change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent
$ 180,00 per year
Dust-Producing Operations To operate a grain elevator, flour mill, starch [$250.00 per year
mill, feed mill, or plant pulverizing aluminum,
coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices, or sugar, etc.
Educational occupancy To operate an educational occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Exhibit and Trade Shows For operation of all exhibits and trade shows | $ 250.00 per event
held within a jurisdiction
Fairs ~ No rides To conduct the events $ 50.00 per event
Flame Effects Use of flame effects before an audience $ 180.00 per event
Health Care facility To operate a health care occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table le
High-Piled Combustible Storage |To use any building or portion thereof as a $ 250.00 per year
high-piled storage area exceeding 500 f
(46,45 m’)
Hot Work Operations
For hot work, For additional permit
requirements for hot work operations, see
$30.00 — Single Use
$ 60,00 — Multi-Use

Operation Permit Fee Table
Operations and Materials
Permit Required
Permit Fee
41.1.5
Hotels and Bed and Breakfast
To operate a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast
See Occupancy
Establishment establishment Permit Fee Table
Industrial. occupancies To operate an industrial occupancy See Occupancy
Pennit Fee Table
industrial Ovens and Furnaces [For operation of industrial ovens and furnaces /$ 100,00 per year
covered by Chapter 51
Lumberyards and Woodworking |For storage of lumber exceeding 100,000 $ 250.00 per year
Plants board ft
Membrane Structures, Tents, —_| For construction, location, erection, or $ 100,00 per
and Canopies — Permanent placement Structure
Membrane Structures, Tents,
and Canopies ~- Temporary
To operate an air-supported temporary
membrane structure or tent having an area in
excess of 200 fi? (18.6 m?) or a canopy in
excess of 400 A (37.2 m’).
Exception: Temporary membrane structures,
tents, ar canopy structures used exclusively for
camping
$ 50.00 -- Single Use
$ 100,00 ~ Multi-
Use
Mercantile occupancies To operate a mercantile occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Organic Coatings For operation and maintenance of a facility $ 150,00 per year
that manufactures organic coatings
Places of Assembly, including
Special Amusement Buildings
To operate a place of assembly
See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Pyrotechnics Before a For the display and use of pyrotechnic $ 150.00 per Event
Proximate Audience materials before a proximate audience
Propane Filling Station Where cylinder refilling takes place $50 per year
Propane Tank Installation Inspection of all propane installation, $20 for permit
Residential and Commercial
Propane Tank Use at Events Tanks used at events or fairs $20 per tank
Refrigeration Equipment To operate a mechanical refrigeration unit or |$ 50.00 per year
system
Repair Garages and Service For operation of service stations and repair $ 50,00 per year
Stations
garages
Residential Board and Care
To operate a residential board and care
See Occupancy
occupancies occupancy Permit Fee Table
Rocketry Manufacturing For the manufacturing of model rocket motors |$ 250.00 per year
Rooftop Heliports For operation of a rooftop heliport $ 250,00 per year
Special Outdoor Evenis, For the location and operation of special $ 60.00 per Event
Carnivals, and Fairs
outdoor events, carnivals, and fairs
Special Structures and High-
To operate special structures and high-rise
See Occupancy
Rise Buildings buildings Permit Fee Table
Storage occupancies ‘To operate a storage occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Tar Kettles For placement of a tar kettle, placement shall |$ 30.00 — Single Use
be obtained prior to the placement of a tar
kettle
$ 60.00 — Multi-Use
Tire-Rebuilding Plants
For operation and maintenance of a tire-
rebuilding plant
$ 150,00 per year
Tire Storage
To use an open area or portion thereof to store
$ 150.00 per year

Operation Permit Fee Table
Operations and Materials Permit Required Permit Fee
tires in excess of 1000 f (28.3 m? j
Torch-Applied Roofing For the use of a torch for application of roofing|$ 30.00 ~ Single Use
Operation. materials $ 60.00 — Multi-Use
Wildland Fire~Prone Areas For use of hazardous areas within fire-prone [3 x.00 per year
areas. :
Wood Products To store chips, hogged material, lumber, or $ 150.00 per year
plywood in excess of 200 ft’ (5.7 m')
Occupancy Permit Fee Table
Occupancy Group 1| Occupancy Group 2 (Occupancy Group 3| Occupancy Group
eee er ge | Biantual Renewal | Tsiennial Renewal uadennia
(Not Including R-3 | -H-2,1-3,14,B- | B,H-3,M,S-1 Renewal
Occupancies) [Medical & B-College F-l, F-2, H-4, H-5,
82&U
0 - 3,000 sf, $60 $60 $60 360
5,004 - 5,000 sf $95 $95 $95 395
5,001 - 7,500 sf, $125 $125 $125 $125
(7,501 - 10,000 sf. $135 $135 $135 $135
10,001 - 12,500 sf. $150 $150 $150 $150
12,501 - 15,000 sf. $170 $170 $170 $170
15,001 ~ 17,500 sf. $180 $180 $180 $180
17,501 - 20,000 sf. $190 $190 $190 $190
20,001 - 30,000 sf. $205 $205 $205 $205
30,00! - 40,000 sf. $230 $230 $230 $230
40,001 - 50,000 sf. $245 $245 $245 $245
50,001 - 60,000 sf, $260 $260 $260 $260
60,001 - 70,000 sf. $275 $275 $275 $275
170,001 - 100,000 sf. $285 $285 $285 $285
100,001 ~ 150,000 sf, $305 $305 $305 $305
150,001 - 200,000 sf. $340 $340 $340 $340
dD. All permit fees established pursuant to this section are due when an application is
submitted to the Fire Marshal.
Section 3. Penalties for offenses.
A. Any person who commences any work which is subject to the permit requirements of
Section1A or 1B without first obtaining a permit shall be required to pay a penalty of
$500 in addition to the permit fee otherwise applicable. No such penalty shall be
imposed upon a person who commences emergency repair work without a permit
provided that a permit is sought promptly thereafter.

Any person who conducts any operation which is subject to the permit requirements of
Section 1B without first obtaining a permit shall be required to pay a penalty equal to the
amount of the permit fee otherwise applicable. Said penalty shall be payable in addition
to the required permit fee. No such penalty shall be imposed upon a person who
commences emergency repair work without a permit provided that a permit is sought
promptly thereafter.
Section 4, Penalties for non-payment
Failure to pay fees as prescribed by this document may result in a penalty of legal action
of closure and /or in Interest on delinquent bills will be charged at the rate of one anid
one-half percent (142%) per month from the due date (18% per annum). Minimum
interest charged is $2.00 per bill. Any fees owed will negate the issuance of any further
permits until the fees are paid in full. Emergency work will be considered if it poses a
threat to life safety. The Fire Marshal may choose to write infractions for operating
without a Town permit in accordance with the Fire Prevention Code
This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
Daied at the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District in the Town of Groton Connecticut this 8" day of
September 2016.
Approved as to form and legality:

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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Montville, at a regular meeting held May
14, 2012 adopted the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO, ORD-2012-06
ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING FEES FOR
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
WHEREAS the Fire Marshal is required by state law to conduct annual inspections of a variety of
businesses and further required to review plans and structures associated with most construction activities
within the Town; and
WHEREAS the cost of reviewing plans and inspecting businesses is significant and is not reimbursed by
the state : ;
Section 1.Permits.
A No building or structure subject to the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and/or State Fire
Prevention Code shall be constructed, used, occupied, enlarged, altered or repaired unless a
permit has been granted for said activity by the Fire Marshal.
B. No person shall undertake any of the operations or activities described in Section 2C of this
chapter until such person shall have obtained a permit from the Fire Marshal. Said permit shall
- be valid for twelve (12) months from date of issue. No continuation, expansion, diminution or
modification of said operations shall be undertaken without obtaining a permit from the Fire
Marshal.
Cc, No person shall install, enlarge, alter, remove, repair or replace any fire protection system in any
building or structure subject to the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and/or State Fire
Prevention Code, until such person shall have obtained a permit from the Fire Marshal.
Dd. The permit(s) required pursuant to this section shall be required in addition to any other permits
or licenses required by federal, state or local law.
Section 2. Schedule of fees.
A. The fee for Plan Reviews for new construction, renovations, additions or modernization of
buildings or structures shall be at the following rates, For purposes of this subsection, Fast Track
is an expedited plan review which will be conducted in one week or less, subject to staff
availability.
¢)) Fire Plan Review (Not Including R-3 Occupancies): 65% of the Building Permit Fee or
100% for Fast Track Review.
(2) Mechanical Plan Review (Fire Protection Systems): 100% of Building Permit Pee

or 135% for Fast Track Review.
B) Electrical Plan Review: 35% of Building Permit Fee or 70% for Fast Track Review.
The fe for field inspections, approval and acceptance of new construction, renovations, additions
or modernization of multi-family residential (Not Including R-3 Occupancies) and commercial
buildings or structures associated with the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall be at the
following rates:
Estimated Construction Fee Formula:
Cost (From Building
Permit Application):
$1 to $500 $10.41
$501 to $2,000 $10.41 for the first $500 plus $0.26 for each additional $100
or fraction thereof up to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000 $14.31 for the first $2,000 plus $1.04 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof’ up to and including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $38.25 for the first $25,000 plus $0.78 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof up to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 357.77 for the first $50,000 plus $0.52 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof up to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000 $83.80 for the first $100,000 plus $0.46 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof up to and including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $271.18 for the first $500,000 plus $0.42 for each additional
$1,000
$1,000,001 & up $479.38 for the first $1,000,000 plus $0.26 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Manufactured Structures Set- | $10.41 per section, with a minimum fee of $20.82 per permit
Up Fee
Any person engaged in any of the following operations and/or occupancies shall obtain periodic
inspection thereof according to the schedule set forth in CGS §29-305 as that section may be
amended or recodified from time to time. Single Use inspections shall be valid only for a one-
time event at a single venue. Multi-Use inspections shall be valid for twelve (12) months from
date of issue and shall apply to multiple venues if the inspected configuration or process does not
change. All inspections include both fire permit and fire inspection. The fee(s) for the annual
permit required pursuant to Section 1B, including such inspection(s), shall be as follows:
Operation Permit Fee Table
Operations and Materials Permit Required Permit Fee
Aircraft Hangars For servicing or repairing aircraft $ 100,00 per year
Airport Terminal Buildings [For operation $ 100.00 per year
Ambulatory Health Care To operate a ambulatory health care See Occupancy
occupancy occupancy Permit Fee Table
Ammonium Nitrate For storage $ 250,00 per year
Apartment Buildings and To operate an apartment building or See Occupancy
Dormitories dormitory Permit Fee Table
Automobile Wrecking Yards [To operate automobile wrecking yards $ 100.00 per year

Operation Permit Fee Table
Operations and Materials
Permit Required
Permit Fee
Battery System
To operate stationary lead-acid battery
systems having an electrolyte capacity of
more than 100 gal. (379 L) in sprinklered
buildings or 50 gal. (189 L) in
nonsprinidered buildings
$ 75.00 per year
Business occupancies
To operate a business occupancy
See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Candles, Open Flames, and
To use in connection with assembly areas,
$ 30.00 — Single
Portable Cooking dining areas of restaurants, or drinking Use
establishments $ 60.00 — Multi-
Use
Cellulose Nitrate Film For storage, handling, or use $ 100.00 per year
Cleanrooms For operation $ 150.00 per year
Combustible Material To store more than 2500 ff (70.8 m°) $ 250.00 per year
Storage gross volume
Commercial Rubbish- To operate $ 150.00 per year
Handling Operation
Consumer Fireworks (1.4G)
For the sale, on-site handling,
manufacture, and storage of consumer
fireworks (1.4G)
$ 150.00 per year
Covered Mall Buildings Annual requirement for facilities that $ 250.00 per year
utilize mall area for exhibits or displays
with.4 conditions
Cutting and Welding For operations within a jurisdiction $ 30.00 - Single
Operation Use
$ 60.00 — Multi-
Use
Day-care occupancies
To operate a day-care occupancy
See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Drycleaning Plants
To engage in business of drycleaning or to
change to a more hazardous cleaning
solvent
$ 180.00 per year
Dust-Producing Operations. | To operate a grain elevator, flour mill, $ 250.00 per year
starch mill, feed mill, or plant pulverizing
aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium,
spices, or sugar, etc.
Educational occupancy To operate an educational occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Exhibit and Trade Shows For operation of all exhibits and trade $ 250.00 per event
shows held within a jurisdiction
Fairs — No rides To conduct the events $50.00 per event
Flame Effects Use of flame effects before an audience —_[$ 180.00 per event
Health Care facility To operate a health care occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
le
High-Piled Combustible To use any building or portion thereof as a }$ 250.00 per year
Storage
high-piled storage area exceeding 500 f

Operation Permit Fee Table
Operations and Materials Permit Required Permit Fee
(46.45 m?*)
Hot Work Operations For hot work. For additional permit $ 30,00 — Single
requirements for hot work operations, see |Use
A115 $ 60.00 — Multi-
Use
Hotels and Bed and To operate a hotel, motel or bed and See Occupancy
Breakfast Establishment breakfast establishment Permit Fee Table
Industrial occupancies To operate an industrial occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Industrial Ovens and
For operation of industrial ovens and
3 100.00 per year
Furnaces furnaces covered by Chapter 51
Lumberyards and For storage of lumber exceeding 100,000 |$ 250.00 per year
Woodworking Plants board f&
Membrane Structures, Tents, |For construction, location, erection, or $ 100.00 per
and Canopies — Permanent [placement Structure
Membrane Structures, Tents,
and Canopies — Temporary
To operate an air-supported temporary
membrane structure or tent having an area
in excess of 200 ft? (18.6 m’) or a canopy
in excess of 400 f? (37.2 m’).
Exception: Temporary membrane
Structures, tents, of canopy structures
used exclusively for camping
$ 50.00 — Single
Use
$ 100.00 ~ Multi-
Use
Mercantile occupancies
To operate a mercantile occupancy
See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Organic Coatings
For operation and maintenance of a
facility that manufactures organic coatings
$ 150.00 per year
Places of Assembly, To operate a place of assembly See Occupancy
including Special Permit Fee Table
Amusement Buildings
Pyrotechnics Before a
Proximate Audience
For the display and use of pyrotechnic
materials before a proximate audience
$ 150,00 per Event
Proparie Filling Station Where cylinder refilling takes place $50 per year
Propane Tanic Installation |Inspection of all propane installation, $20 for permit
Residential and Commercial
Propane Tank Use at Events [Tanks used at events or fairs $20 per tank
Reftigeration Equipment To operate a mechanical refrigeration unit |$ 50.00 per year
or system
Repair Garages and Service |For operation of service stations and repair|$ 50,00 per year
Stations
garages
Residential Board and Care
To operate a residential board and care
See Occupancy
occupancies occupancy Permit Fee Table
Rocketry Manufacturing For the manufacturing of model rocket $ 250.00 per year
motors
Rooftop Heliports For operation of a rooftop heliport $ 250.00 per year
Special Outdoor Events, For the location and operation of special [$60.00 per Event
Carnivals, and Fairs
outdoor events, carnivals, and fairs

Operation Permit Fee Table
Operations and Materials
Permit Required
Permit Fee
Special Structures and High-
To operate special structures and high-rise See Occupancy
Rise Buildings buildings Permit Fee Table
Storage occupancies To operate a storage occupancy See Occupancy
Permit Fee Table
Tar Kettles For placement of a tar kettle, placement —_[$ 30.00 — Single
shall be obtained prior to the placement of |Use
a tar kettle $ 60.00 — Multi-
Use
Tire-Rebuilding Plants For operation and maintenance of a tire- /$ 150,00 per year
rebuilding plant
Tire Storage
To use an open area or portion thereof to
store tires in excess of 1000 ft (28.3 m’
$ 150.00 per year
Torch-Applied Roofing For the use of a torch for application of —_{$ 30.00 ~ Single
Operation roofing materials Use
$ 60.00 — Multi-
Use
Wildland Fire-Prone Areas |For use of hazardous areas within fire- $ x.00 per year
prone areas,
Wood Preducts To store chips, hogged material, lumber, {3 150.00 per year
or plywood in excess of 200 f° (5.7 m’)
Occupancy Permit Fee Table
Occupancy Group] Oceupancy Group} Occupancy Occupancy
1 2 Group 3 Group 4
Annual Renewal |p; anni uadrennial
A,B, Hel, -1 &R Biannual Renewal Aeon aren
(Not Including R-3| H-2, I-3, 1-4, B- F-1, F-2, H-4, H-
Occupancies) Medical & B- | B, H-3, M, S-1 5,8-2&U
College
10 - 3,000 sf. $60 $60 $60 $60
8,001 - 5,000 sf. $95 $95 $95 $95
5,001 - 7,500 sf. $125 $125 $125 $125
7,501 - 10,000 sf. $135 $135 $135 $135
10,001 ~ 12,500 sf. $150 $150 $150 $150
12,501 - 15,000 sf. $270 $170 $170 $170
15,001 - 17,500 sf. $180 $180 3180 $180
17,501 - 20,000 sf. $190 $190 $190 $190
20,001 - 30,000-sf. $205 $205 $205 $205
30,001 - 40,000 st. $230 $230 $230 $230
440,001 - 50,000 sf. $245 $245 $245 $245
50,001 ~ 60,000 sf. $260 $260 $260 $260

60,001 - 70,000 sf. $275 $275 $275 $275
(70,001 - 100,000 sf, 5285 $285 $285 $285
100,001 - 150,000 $305 $305 $305 $305
sf.
150,001 - 200,000 $340 $340 $340 $340
sf.
D. All permit fees established pursuant to this section are due when an application is submitted to the
Fire Marshal.
Section 3. Penalties for offenses.
A. Any person who commences any work which is subject to the permit requirements of SectionlA
or 1B without first obtaining a permit shall be required to pay a penalty of $500 in addition to the
permit fee otherwise applicable. No such penalty shall be imposed upon a person who
commences emergency repair work without a permit provided that a permit is sought promptly
thereafter.
B. Any person who conducts any operation which is subject to the permit requirements of Section
1B without first obtaining a permit shall be required to pay a penalty equal to the amount of the
permit fee otherwise applicable. Said penalty shall be payable in addition to the required permit
fee. No such penalty shall be imposed upon a person who commences emergency repair work
without a permit provided that a permit is sought promptly thereafter.
Section 4. Penalties for non-payment
Failure to pay fees as prescribed by this document may result in a penalty of legal action of
closure and /or in Interest on delinquent bills will be charged at the rate of one and one-half percent
(14%) per month from the due date (18% per annum). Minimum interest charged is $2.00 per
bill. Any fees owed will negate the issuance of any further permits until the fees are paid in full.
Emergency work will be considered if it poses a threat to life safety. The Fire Marshal may choose to
write infractions for operating without a Town permit in accordance with the Fire Prevention Code
Section 5.Agencies exempt from fees; exception.
Agencies of the Town of Montville and the Montville Board of Education shall be required to obtain all
permits and/or inspections required pursuant to this Chapter but all fees associated therewith shall be
waived.
This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
Dated at Montville Connecticut this 15" day of May 2012.
Lisa Terry, Montville Town Clerk

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217-2. Activity Fees
217-1 Purpose
217-2 Activity Fees
217-3 Billing and Enforcement
217-4 Effective Date
Article t Review Fees
(Adopted 12/8/2021)
217-1 Purpose
The purpose of this fee schedule is to allow the Fire Marshal's Office of the Town of Orange 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 Orange, Connecticut that are regulated by the Orange Town Code, 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 Public Safety.
217-2 Activity Fees
A. 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 applications for such services. Government, public education, and
nonprofit organizations are exempt from fees but still subject to inspections as required.
Type of Occupancy Fee (Initial) Fee Renewal
Assembly Use, Liquor License $150 $75
Educational $150 $75
Nursing and Convalescent Homes 5350 $175
Residential Board and Care Facilities
Small (Fewer than 16 Residents) $100 550
Large (16 or more Residents) $300 $150
Day Care Facilities 5100 $50
Group Day Care Home $300 $150
Hotels and Dormitories $300 $150
Retail Fireworks/Sparkler Sales $300 $300

B. Plan compliance review. 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. 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 building permit to the Town of Orange
Building Official in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 29-263.
Building Plan Review (New Construction/Renovation) Fee
Up to 2,000 square feet $125
2,001 to 4,999 square feet $200
5,000 to 9,999 square feet $450
10,000 to 29,999 square feet $650
30,000 to 49,999 square feet $900
50,000 square feet and greater $1300*
Fire Alarm System (Area being protected} Fee
Up to 4,999 square feet $100
5,000 to 9,999 square feet $150
10,000 to 49,999 square feet $275
50,000 square feet and greater $700*
Active Fire Protection System (Area being protected} Fee
Up to 4,999 square feet $100
5,000 to 9,999 square feet $150
10,000 te 49,999 square feet $275
50,000 square feet or greater $700
Food Service Type | Hood {Includes final acceptance inspection) Fee
$200
Fee for modifications, alterations, or additions to existing fire alarm and active fire protection systems
is one half of the scheduled fee above. ;
* Any building plans for buildings 50,000 square feet or greater 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 shall 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. The applicant shall submit the plan reviewer's written report, along with
documentation that the reviewer's costs have been paid in full, prior to the Office of the Fire Marshal's
review and approval of any such plan.

C, Other permits, inspections, and fees. Approval to install/operate or conduct an operation listed below
shail require a permit to be issued from the Fire Marshal's Office prior to such operation. When the Fire
Marshal's Office issues a permit to install/operate or conduct an operation, the fees listing below shall
apply. Government, public education, and nonprofit organizations are exempt from fees but a permit to
install/operate or conduct shall still apply.
Permit / Service Fee
Blasting Permits $30 (CGS)
Retail fireworks/sparkler vendor (annual if continual, or for each temporary) 5300
Public or Private fireworks display (does not include firewatch costs) $300
Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance $50
Underground Storage Tank Removal (Commercial Properties only)
Up to 999 gallons capacity $100 Each
1,000 gallons capacity and greater $150 Each
Propane Filling Station (Annually) $50
Propane Exchange Retail Operation (Annually) $25
Missed (no-show) inspection fee % base fee
Returned Check Fee $35
File Copies Printed Document - 5.50 per page
Printed photographs $1.00 per photo
Pictures on CD $1.00 per photo
217-3. Billing and Enforcement
A. 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.
B. The First Selectman may take all enforcement action necessary to secure payment of the delinquent bill
of costs, including authorization of the Town Attorney to bring action for payment in a court of law.
C. All fees shall be payable by check only made out to "Town of Orange Fire Marshal's Office."
217-4. Effective Date
This article shall become effective on the first day of July, 2022.

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Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 FIRE SERVICE
2.36.080 - Volunteer firefighters and fire police incentive program.
A. Purpose. Pursuant to § 7-148(c}(4)({B) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Town of Waterford
may enact an ordinance to organize, maintain and regulate the persons providing fire protection.
This volunteer firefighters and fire police incentive program is designed to provide monetary
compensation to active; volunteer firefighters and fire police members in the Town of Waterford
Fire Department, in an effort to assist in covering volunteers’ expenses during the execution of
their duties, while complying with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended, 29
U.S.C. § 201 et seq. ("FLSA"). The FLSA permits payments for reimbursement of expenses,
reasonable benefits and nominal fees to volunteers without impairing their status as volunteers.
These benefits are in addition to the existing property tax abatement program for volunteer
firefighters in Title 3, Chapter 3.12 of this Code of Ordinances. Town of Waterford Fire Department
personnel employed by the Town of Waterford are not eligible for this volunteer firefighters and
fire police incentive program.
B. Definitions.
1. Program: The term "program" means the volunteer firefighters and fire police incentive
program.
2. Program year: Program year is the fiscal year, i.e., July 1—June 30.
3. Implementation date: The implementation date of the program is July 1, 2020.4-#
4. Volunteer member in good standing in the Waterford Fire Department: A volunteer member in
good standing is defined as:
a. A certified firefighter (i.e., State of Connecticut Firefighter +1_or higher) who has participated
in the minimum training sessions designated by the director of fire services and including, but
not limited to required training (as set forth in paragraeh-subsection B.8), by June 30 of the
year preceding the year of eligibility (e.g, complete training by June 30, 2020, to be eligible
for the program for the fiscal year July 1, 2020—June 30, 2021, absent a modification of the
June 30 date by the director of fire services on an individual basis pursuant to paragraph
subsection B.8); and/or
b. A member of the fire police who has participated in the minimum training sessions designated
by the director of fire services and, including but not limited to, required training (as set forth
in paragraph-subsection B.8.d}, by June 30 of the year preceding the year of eligibility (e.g.,
complete training by June 30, 2020,-to be eligible for the program for the fiscal year July 1,
2020—June 30, 2021, absent a modification of the June 30 date by the director of fire services
on an individual basis pursuant to paragraph-subsection 8.8); and who has been sworn in by
the town clerk.
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A volunteer member in good standing does not include any member terminated from volunteer
service by the Town of Waterford or otherwise separating from volunteer service for any reason,
voluntary or involuntary.
5. Active volunteer firefighter in the Waterford Fire Department: An active volunteer firefighter is a
certified firefighter and member in good standing who, during the year of eligibility, has
participated in a minimum number of approved training drills and maintains the minimum
training requirements as set forth by the director of fire services.
6. Active valunteer fire police member in the Waterford Fire Department: An active volunteer fire
police member is a member in good standing who has been sworn in by the town clerk and who
maintains the minimum training requirements as set forth by the director of fire services.
7. Approved training drill: An approved training drill is a Waterford Fire Department level drill that
is approved in advance by the director of fire services. and-wil-result-in-credit-tewards+the
8. Required training: Required training is state and federal minimum requirements to function at
emergency scenes. These requirements shall include, but are not limited to, the yearly
certifications and re-certifieationsrecertifications along with the approved training drills. The
director of fire services maintains the discretion, upon a showing of goad cause by the volunteer,
to excuse temporarily and/or until a date certain, the absence of any such certifications, re-
eartifieationsrecertifications and/or approved training drills.
Training shall include, but is not limited to, the following titles and substantive content (training
titles and reference numbers may change from time to time):
a. Minimum certifications:
State of Connecticut Firefighter 41
Hazardous Materials - Operational Level
1S-700: National Incident Management System
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
b. Mandatory training:
Attend routine training drills (Monthly)
OSHA Mandates
* Haz-Mat Operational Refresher
* Incident Command System Refresher
© Live Fire Training (Annual)
° Bleed-berneBloodborne Pathogens
¢ SCBA refresher
« Routine Fit Testing
© CPR Certification
c. Certified fire officer requirements (additional):
State of Connecticut Fire Officer #4
1S-800: National Response Framework
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ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
d. Fire police requirements:
Hazardous Materials - Awareness Level
IS-700: National Incident Management System
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
9. Stipend: A stipend is an amount of money awarded to any active volunteer firefighter or active
volunteer fire police member who meets the criteria set forth below and as may be modified,
from time to time, by the director of fire services.
10. Point: A point represents participation by an active volunteer firefighter or active volunteer fire
police member in an emergency fire response or approved training drills as described in
paragraph subsection B.7. To receive a point, an active volunteer firefighter or active volunteer
fire police member must actually attend an incident and/or respond to and arrive at an activated
station before the incident commander dismisses the assignment and/or attend and complete
approved training drills. individuals serving as-velunteers-or-employees-ofwith the Waterford
Ambulance Service when attending and/or responding to a particular incident will not receive
points related to that incident.
11. Incident commander: The incident commander sets priorities and defines the incident command
system organization for the particular response and is responsible for the safety, accountability,
and welfare of personnel through an incident.
C. Program components.
1. Stipend schedule: Active volunteer firefighters and active volunteer fire police members who
meet the criteria set forth below are eligible for stipends issued on a quarterly basis as follows:
First Quarter = July through September (Issued in October)
Second Quarter = October through December (Issued in January)
Third Quarter = January through March (issued in April)
Fourth Quarter = April through June (Issued in July)
2. Reporting requirements:
a. An incident report shall be generated and completed for every dispatched incident.
b. All active volunteer firefighters and active volunteer fire police members must sign the report
within fifteen minutes of the last vehicle returning to the station at the termination of the
event.
c. If an active volunteer firefighter or active volunteer fire police member is not able to sign the
report within the allotted time set forth in subsection C.2.b, he or she must file a report with
twenty-four hours of the incident.
d. Anyone documenting another member's name on the report shall initial next to that entry for
validation purposes.
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e. Attendance records shall be recorded and maintained on the town's approved records
management software.
f. The director of fire services or his/her designee shall prepare the quarterly reports for
payment.
g. All quarterly reports will be reviewed and approved by the director of fire services prior to the
approval of issuance of quarterly stipend.
h. The director of fire services shall also submit quarterly reports to the RTM on the status of the
program.
3. Stipend eligibility and amount: An active volunteer firefighter or active volunteer fire police
member shall not receive any stipend until receiving a minimum of fifty-thirty points during that
fiscal year. The active volunteer firefighter or active volunteer fire police member will then be
provided a stipend at the rate of seven dollars for each prior and subsequent point earned
during that fiscal year (e.g., an active volunteer firefighter who has fiftythirty-five points will
receive three-two hundred eightyforty-five dollars; an active volunteer firefighter with twenty
points will receive zero dollars). The director of fire services may propose changes to the
mandatory/minimum eligibility criteria, point value (increase or decrease), stipend rate or
amount (increase or decrease) to the RTM, which may act on such proposed changes by majority
vote. As part of its determination, the RTM must evaluate continued compliance with the federal
Fair Labor Standards Act.
(RTM. X-X-23 (part))
4, Discretionary decisions on awarding of points: The director of fire services, in the exercise of
his/her discretion, will decide any disputes regarding the awarding of points wer Baraeraels
subsection B.10. The director of fire services, is-the-exercise-of-his/herdiseretion-also may, in
accordance with departmental policy, award points for reasons other than those expressly set
forth in paragraph-subsection B.10. These decisions shail be documented in the quarterly report.
{R.T.M. X-X-23 (part
5. Higher level of training stipend: An active volunteer firefighter who receives at least ffeythirty
points during a fiscal year and who is also a certified fire officer and meets ail the additional
requirements outlined in subsection B.8.c shove trey State of Connecticut Fire Officer t 15 200:
Addvanced:ICS for Command-and General Staff -will receive an additional one 2 hundred fifty
dollars on an annual basis in recognition of his/her higher level of training. An active volunteer
firefighter who receives at least thirty points during a fiscal year and meets the requirements for
both Fire Officer 1 and EMT certification will receive an additional wep musded olen cao]
ifty dollars, for a total annual higher level of training stipend of two hundred
dollars. Fhis-These enehundred-fifty-deolarstipends will be issued at the same time as the
stipend for the initial ffy-thirty points. The director of fire services may propose changes to the
higher level of training stipend amount (increase or decrease} to the RTM, which may act on
such proposed changes by majority vote.
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(RTM. X-X-23 (part
6. Initial education stipend: An active volunteer firefighter or active volunteer fire police member
will receive points commensurate with certification in the courses listed below. Education
stipends will be issued in the quarter following certification andi receipt of at least thirty
points during a fiscal yea 2
Points awarded equal fifty percent of the course hours. The chart below provides the courses
and applicable points at the time of enactment.
The director of fire services retains the discretion to adjust points awarded based on the formula
above, should the course hours change.
Firefighters Courses
Emergency Medical Technician (240K brs) = 10288 points
Firefighter 1 (1685838 hrs) = sale points
Firefighter 2 (48 hrs) = 24 points
Fire Officer 1 (96 hrs} = A8 points
Fire Officer 2 (80 hrs) = 40 points
Fire Officer 3 (56 firs) = 28 paints
Fire Officer 4 (56 hrs) = 28 points
Incident Safety Officer (24 hrs) = 12 points
Health & Safety Officer (24 hrs) = 12 points
Fire Service Instructor 4 (48 hrs) = 24 points
Fire Service Instructor 2 (40 hrs} = 20 points
Q or CDL Endorsement (32 hrs} = 16 points
Aerial Operator (48 hrs) = 24 points
Pump Operator (48 hrs) = 24 points
Rescue Technician-CORE (48 hrs) = 24 points
Confined Space Rescue Technician (56 hrs}_ = 28 points
Rope Rescue Technician (64 hrs} = 32 points
Vehicle Rescue Technician (48 hrs) = 24 points
Trench Rescue Technician (56 hrs} = 28 points
Haz-Mat Rescue Technician (40 hrs) = 20 points
Fire Police Courses
Traffic Incident Management (6 hrs) = 3 points
Hazardous Material Awareness (8 hrs) = 4 points
iCS-100 (2 hrs) = 1 point
iCS -200 (48 hrs) = Boints
1-700 (4§§ hrs) = Boints
{R.T.M. X-X-23 (part)
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67. ineligibility due to misconduct or separation from weterferd- Waterford fire-Fire
departmentDepartment: The ordinance codified in this section incorporates by reference, the
Waterford Fire Department Peliey-403—Disciplinary Procedures Policy, as may be renumbered
and/eramended from time to time.
In the event that the director of fire services decides to impose disciplinary action short of
termination against any active volunteer firefighter or active volunteer fire police member, the
director of fire services retains the discretion to suspend any active volunteer firefighter or
active volunteer fire police member from the program, as either the discipline or as a component
of the discipline. The director of fire services retains the discretion to determine the status of
any existing points (e.g., forfeited, retained) at the time of suspension.
Any active volunteer firefighter or active volunteer fire police member who is terminated from
volunteer service by the Town of Waterford immediately forfeits all points and is not eligible for
any stipend. The director of fire services and the human resources director shall evaluate and
determine, in their discretion, the eligibility for a stipend of an active volunteer firefighter or
active volunteer fire police member who voluntarily separated from volunteer service as of the
end of a quarter.
D. Funding and administration.
1. Funding:
a. Through its normal, annual budget process, the town shall determine whether or not to fund
the program and, if so, in what amount.
b. Any portion of the annual appropriation not expended during a fiscal year does not carry over
to the next fiscal year.
c. Should the total expenses for the program exceed the annual appropriation, then the
quarterly stipends for the then-current quarter will be prorated to reflect the total amount
available for distribution for that quarter. If the program exceeds the annual appropriation in
a quarter other than the last quarter of the fiscal year, the program may be unfunded for
quarters following the pro-rated quarter.
2. Modifications: Any modifications allowed under this section without an ordinance amendment
{e.g., change in the stipend rate) will be recorded in an annual program update each July and
maintained on file in the office of the director of fire services.
3. Termination: The town shall have the right through the representative-town-meetingRTM to
terminate the program at any time through the ordinance process.
(Amend. of 10-5-20(4))
Footnotes:
(1)