GENERAL INFORMATION

All buildings with fire protection equipment need to be inspected and tested periodically as required by City code. These requirements are based on Section 107.2 of the International Fire Code 2021 (Maintenance), stating that equipment requiring periodic testing or operation shall be tested or operated per specifications of this code. Section 901.6.2 (Records) states that records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by all referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of 3 years and shall be copied to the fire code official upon request.

All listed equipment requires at least annual inspections except for standpipes which vary by type. Systems include fire sprinkler, fire standpipe, fire alarm and sliding/rolling fire doors/curtains.

WORKING ON A SYSTEM?

Contractors, if you are working on a system and it MIGHT set off the Fire Alarms, please contact Dispatch at 309.342.8118. You need to call them BEFORE and AFTER work being performed is completed.

Fire Prevention System Application for permit (please be sure to read the requirements by system below).

PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A permit is required for installing, modifying or removing Fire Sprinkler Systems. You can access our Fire Prevention System Application for permit for permit through the online portal.

For new permits - Click the link above. Scroll to the last section that says "Fire Prevention Application"

For existing permits - Click the link above. Scroll to the fourth section "Galesburg Fire Existing Permits"

  1. Through the portal please attach:
    1. Detailed plans showing pipe sizes, sprinkler heads, water service and coverage areas. MUST be stamped or signed by licensed engineer.
    2. Specification sheets for all devices; including pipes, hangers and sprinkler heads
    3. Licensed contractor information
  2. Once you complete the online application, you MUST submit ONE hard copy of the drawings to scale. Include the permit number acquired through the online permit portal with the drawings. Mail to: Galesburg Fire Department ATTN: Fire Prevention, 150 S Broad St, Galesburg, IL 61401.

Fire Sprinkler Systems should be designed to comply with the most current edition of NFPA 13, 13R or 13D standards. Fire sprinkler systems are required to have various inspections and testing upon initial acceptance as well as a schedule of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual tests. FPSR targets the annual inspection. Requirements are detailed in NFPA 25. According to the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act (225 ILCS 317) individuals doing annual inspections and tests on fire sprinkler systems must be licensed through the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. A list of licensed sprinkler contractors may be found at their website.

A permit is required for installing, modifying or removing Fire Alarm Systems. You can access our Fire Prevention System Application for permit for permit through the online portal.
For new permits - Click the link above. Scroll to the last section that says "Fire Prevention Application"
For existing permits - Click the link above. Scroll to the fourth section "Galesburg Fire Existing Permits"

  1. Through the portal, please attach:
    1. Detailed plans that MUST be stamped or signed by licensed engineer.
    2. Specification sheets for all hardware and devices used in the system
    3. Calculations for standby batteries and voltage drop calculations
  2. Once you complete the online application, you MUST submit ONE hard copy of the drawings to scale. Include the permit number acquired through the online permit portal with the drawings. Mail to: Galesburg Fire Department ATTN: Fire Prevention, 150 S Broad St, Galesburg, IL 61401.

All work must be completed by an Illinois licensed contractor or professional engineer.

Commercial fire alarm systems are required to have various inspections and testing upon initial acceptance as well as a schedule of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual. The FPSR program targets annual inspection requirements.  Requirements are detailed in NFPA 72. All work must be completed by an Illinois licensed contractor or professional engineer.

According to the Illinois Private Alarm Act (225 ILCS 447) the annual test must be done by individuals licensed with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. A contractor’s license status may be obtained at the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation website.

A permit is required for installing, modifying or removing a Hood System. You can access our Fire Prevention System Application for permit for permit through the online portal.
For new permits - Click the link above. Scroll to the last section that says "Fire Prevention Application"
For existing permits - Click the link above. Scroll to the fourth section "Galesburg Fire Existing Permits"

  1. Through the portal, please attach:
    1. Detailed plans that MUST be stamped or signed by licensed engineer.
    2. Manufacturer cut sheets for all equipment including the hood, exhaust fans and fire suppression system.
    3. Calculations for adequate airflow (CFM) for smoke removal.
  2. Once you complete the online application, you MUST submit ONE hard copy of the drawings to scale. Include the permit number acquired through the online permit portal with the drawings. Mail to: Galesburg Fire Department ATTN: Fire Prevention, 150 S Broad St, Galesburg, IL 61401.
Hood Systems should be designed to the most current edition of NFPA 13, 13R or 13D.