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I am starting an addition in a couple of weeks at my home in NJ. Single family home, and it is my primary residence. I am serving as my own general contractor and hiring licensed subcontractors to do most of the work. I am somewhat familiar with building codes but not at all familiar with the fire protection code. So far, I have submitted applications and received permits for land disturbance, building, plumbing, and electric.
The proposed addition includes a small amount of new interior space (approx. 150 SF) which will be heated by electric radiant heat mats under tile. Additionally, there will be an attached garage underneath an outdoor living space (fiberglass roof deck). The garage will be heated with a natural gas wall mounted heater. Additionally, there will be gas supply lines for a grill and firepit on the roof deck. As the space above the garage is to be finished space, the architect has specified double 5/8" sheetrock in the garage. The architect did not specify any smoke or CO alarms in the plans but I had planned to install (2) hardwired detectors that wirelessly interconnect with the other existing detectors in my home.
Do I need a Fire Protection permit for this type of work? If so, does the fire code require any other special considerations other than smoke/CO detectors?
Thanks in advance for any information that can shed some light on this for me.
The proposed addition includes a small amount of new interior space (approx. 150 SF) which will be heated by electric radiant heat mats under tile. Additionally, there will be an attached garage underneath an outdoor living space (fiberglass roof deck). The garage will be heated with a natural gas wall mounted heater. Additionally, there will be gas supply lines for a grill and firepit on the roof deck. As the space above the garage is to be finished space, the architect has specified double 5/8" sheetrock in the garage. The architect did not specify any smoke or CO alarms in the plans but I had planned to install (2) hardwired detectors that wirelessly interconnect with the other existing detectors in my home.
Do I need a Fire Protection permit for this type of work? If so, does the fire code require any other special considerations other than smoke/CO detectors?
Thanks in advance for any information that can shed some light on this for me.