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Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Phone: 608-266-2112
Division of Industry Services Web: http://dsps.wi.gov
4822 Madison Yards Way Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov
PO Box 7302
Madison, WI 53707 Tony Evers, Governor
Dan Hereth, Secretary
1/10/2024
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
PLAN APPROVAL EXPIRES: 1/10/2026
CODE APPLIES: 12/11/2023
MUNICIPALITY:
CITY OF OSHKOSH
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
SITE:
MULTICIRCUITS
2301 UNIVERSAL ST
OSHKOSH, WI 54904
FOR:
2301 UNIVERSAL ST
Building Name: Multicircuits- Fire Alarm
Object Type: Fire Alarm
Building Review Type: New
Total Protected Area (Sq Ft): 52,357
Occupancies: F-1 - Factory Moderate-Hazard, S-2 - Storage Low-Hazard
Fire Alarm Installation: Complete
Fire Alarm System: Automatic Detection;Manual Alarm
Supervising Station: Central Station
SITE REQUIREMENTS
• Contact both the State Inspector and the local municipality PRIOR to the start of construction.
• A full size copy of the approved plans, specifications and this letter shall be on-site during construction and open to inspection
by authorized representatives of the Department, which may include local inspectors. If plan index sheets were submitted in
lieu of additional full plan sets, a copy of this approval letter and index sheet shall be attached to plans that correspond with the
copy on file with the Department. If these plans were submitted in an electronic form, the designer is responsible to download,
print, and bind the full size set of plans along with our approval letter. A Department electronic stamp and signature shall be on
the plans which are used at the job site for construction.
The following conditions shall be met during construction or installation and prior to occupancy or use:
KEY ITEM(S):
• IBC 907.6 - Provide a fire alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
• NFPA 72 (2013) 18.5.5.4.2 - Provide synchronization of appliances if more than two visible notification appliances are
viewed at the same time.
Ensure notification devices are synchronized.
Identification Numbers
Plan Review No.: CB-012400018-PRFA
Application No.: DIS-122351416
Site ID No.: SIT-124717
Please refer to all identification numbers in each
correspondence with the Department.
JASON KARNZ
MARTIN SYSTEMS INC
2744 MANITOWOC RD
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN 54311
• NFPA 72 (2013) - 18.5.5.5.5 Visible notification appliances shall be located not more than 15 ft (4.57 m) from the end of
the corridor with a separation not greater than 100 ft (30.5 m) between appliances.
Ensure proper installation spacing.
• NFPA 72 (2013) 17.4.4 Initiating devices shall be installed in a manner that provides accessibility for periodic inspection,
testing, and maintenance.
Duct detectors shall be installed where they can be accessible for required inspection, testing, and maintenance.
• NFPA 72 (2013) 17.4.7 Where smoke detectors are installed in concealed locations more than 10 ft above the finished
floor or in arrangements where the detector’s alarm or supervisory indicator is not visible to responding personnel, the
detectors shall be provided with remote alarm or supervisory indication in a location acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
If duct detectors are installed over 10 feet above the finished floor, install a remote test station in an approved location.
• NFPA 72 (2013) 21.2.4 - Relays must be located within 3 ft. of the controlled circuit or appliance and must be monitored
for integrity.
Ensure relays are located properly.
• IBC 901.6.2 - Fire Alarm systems shall be monitored by an approved supervising station.
• IBC 903.4 – All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler
systems shall be electrically supervised. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be automatically transmitted to an
approved supervising station per NFPA 72. Actuation of the sprinkler shall activate the alarm.
Ensure proper installation.
• IBC 907.4.1 - If not located in an area that is continuously occupied, an automatic smoke detector shall be provided at the fire
alarm control unit(s), NAC power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment. A heat detector may be used
where ambient conditions prohibit smoke detectors or sprinklers.
Ensure proper installation.
REMINDERS:
• IBC 907.7 - Acceptance tests and completion - Upon completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm
components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72. A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72 verifying that
the system has been installed and tested in accordance with the approved plans and specifications shall be kept for the life of
the system and be available to an authority having jurisdiction.
• SPS 361.31(2)(b) - A copy of this approval letter and index sheet shall be attached to plans that correspond with the copy on
file with the Department. Changes to the approved plan must be submitted for review and approval. Failure to properly attach
the approval and index page to the plans that match the copy on file with Department may result in enforcement action under
ss. 101.02 or 443.13, Statutes.
• SPS 361.33 - Where plan approval is required by this code, one set of plans, inclusive of a copy of all specifications, bearing
the stamp of conditional approval and a copy of the specifications shall be kept at the building site. The plans and
specifications shall be open to inspection by the department or its authorized representative.
• Municipal Building Official, please forward a copy of this letter to the official in charge of conducting fire department
inspections in your municipality.
The submittal described above has been reviewed for conformance with applicable Wisconsin Administrative Codes and Wisconsin
Statutes. The submittal has been CONDITIONALLY APPROVED. The owner, as defined in chapter 101.01(10), Wisconsin
Statutes, is responsible for compliance with all code requirements. Only those object types listed above have been approved; other
submittals such as plumbing and those listed above under REQUIRED SUBMITTAL(S), may also be required.
All permits required by the state or the local municipality shall be obtained prior to commencement of
construction/installation/operation. You are responsible for complying with state and federal laws concerning construction near or on
wetlands, lakes, and streams.
This plan has not been reviewed for compliance with fire code requirements, including those for fire lanes and fire protection water
supply, so contact the local fire department for further information.
In granting this approval, the Division of Industry Services reserves the right to require changes or additions, should conditions arise
making them necessary for code compliance. As per state stats 101.12(2), nothing in this review shall relieve the designer of the
responsibility for designing a safe building, structure, or component. The Division does not take responsibility for the design or
construction of the reviewed items.
Per s. SPS 361.40(4), projects for buildings of over 50,000 cubic feet total volume shall have supervising professionals who file
compliance statements with this agency and the local code officials prior to occupancy of the project. Compliance statements shall be
filed online at https://esla.wi.gov/PortalCommunityLogin.
Inquiries concerning this correspondence may be made to me at the contact information listed below, or at the address on this
letterhead.
Sincerely,
Jeff Abts
Fire Suppression/Alarm Consultant
Division of Industry Services
Phone: (608) 261-0464
Email: jeff.abts@wisconsin.gov
cc:
BRIAN NOE, DIS INSPECTOR, 920-420-4796, BRIAN.NOE@WISCONSIN.GOV
DIANE BARTLETT, MUNICIPAL CLERK, 9202365094, DBARTLETT@CI.OSHKOSH.WI.US
JEFF SCHLOESSER, MULTIBUILDING LLC