Code Requirements
As stated in the Fire Prevention Code page of this website, the Oswego Fire Protection District has adopted and amended the International Fire Code 2006 as its Fire Prevention Code.
A quick look at the details of what those amendments may mean to you can be found within the below downloadable documents.
General information that can be expected of new construction:
General Requirements of 2006-01
List of information to be used with the Oswego office of Community Development with respect to Project Review Group (PRG) meetings:
PRG Checklist
Or a more detailed look at the actual amendments can be also be downloaded by visiting the Fire Prevention Code – Ordinances page.
Requirements as it pertains to fire hydrant testing, fire hydrant water flow rate determination, and/or underground flushing of fire services lines shall be directed to the applicable public works department. Whenever possible, fire department personnel shall witness underground flushes of fire service lines.
Current and proximate fire hydrant water flow data is required to be documented within the hydraulic calculations of submitted fire sprinkler plans.
Version 1.1 01/14/2010
