RESO 25-056 - Adopting Delegation of Fire System Plan Review and Inspection Authority PolicyRESOLUTION NO. 25-056
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF DELEGATION OF FIRE SYSTEM PLAN REVIEW AND
INSPECTION AUTHORITY POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley is committed to providing exceptional service to
its residents and customers; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Fire Department is responsible for plan review and
inspections related to fire alarm and suppression systems; and
WHEREAS, enabling the City’s Fire Chief to delegate authority for plan review and
inspections related to fire alarm and suppression systems in the absence of qualified
personnel within the Golden Valley Fire Department will ensure continued compliance with
state fire safety regulations and uninterrupted development services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley adopts the Delegation of Fire System Plan Review and Inspection Authority Policy
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th day of June 2025.
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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General Informa�on
Policy Title: Delega�on of Fire System Plan Review and
Inspec�on Authority
Department: Fire
Policy Owner (job �tle): Fire Chief Policy ID: [To be assigned]
Council Approval Date: June 17, 2025 Resolu�on Number: [To be assigned]
Effec�ve Date: June 17, 2025 ☒New ☐ Updated
Policy Overview
Policy Descrip�on:
To establish a formal mechanism by which the Fire Chief may delegate plan review and inspec�on responsibili�es for
fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
Purpose & Scope:
This policy ensures con�nued compliance with state fire safety regula�ons and uninterrupted development services by
enabling the Fire Chief to delegate authority for plan review and inspec�ons related to fire alarm and suppression
systems. The delega�on may be made to the Building Official, or other personnel approved by the Minnesota State
Fire Marshal Division. This policy applies only in the absence of qualified personnel within the Golden Valley Fire
Department.
Defini�ons:
• Qualified Personnel: Fire Department staff who are trained, cer�fied and authorized to perform fire alarm and
suppression system plan reviews and inspec�ons.
• Plan Review: The process of examining fire protec�on system construc�on documents to ensure compliance with
applicable codes.
• Inspec�on: On-site verifica�on that fire protec�on systems have been installed in accordance with approved plans
and relevant regula�ons.
Related Documents, Materials & Resources:
• Minnesota State Fire Code
• Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division Guidelines
• Golden Valley City Code, Chapter 12
Policy
In the event that the Fire Department lacks qualified personnel to perform fire alarm and/or fire suppression system plan
reviews and inspec�ons, the Fire Chief is authorized to delegate such responsibili�es to the City's Building Official or
other personnel or agencies otherwise approved by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division.
This delega�on shall be documented in wri�ng and maintained by the Fire Department for the dura�on of its validity.
The delegated authority shall comply with all applicable local and state codes and regula�ons.
This policy is intended to ensure uninterrupted enforcement of fire safety standards and support the �mely progression
of construc�on and development projects within the City of Golden Valley.
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