Fire Code Compliance

[Valentin Diaz]

Hi everyone, I'm posting on here today to see if I can get some guidence. A year ago I recently purchased my first multi family to house hack and I rant into a issue when the seller paid for a electrical upgrade to the home. The upgrade basically put a target on my back with the fire marshall as he came by to inspect the work and found that there were a few compliance issues. Now my main issue is I need a fire detection system in a enclosed back porch that leads up to all three floors, but I don't know what's the minimum I would need to be compliant or that the fire marshall is suggesting what he wants or recommends. My question is can anyone point in the direction of someone who could represent me in this matter maybe a lawyer or attorney, or someone who knows the fire code and who can be clear and concise on what I need. Anyway thank you to anyone who can try and offer me a little help, it's greatly appreciated.

[Victor Patel]

Been there, done that.  I would start with asking the fire marshall what is the minimum and get it in writing and ask him/her what is the timeline for completion.  Once you do that get several bids...bids will vary considerably.  

Once you decide on a contractor I would keep the fire marshall in the loop as to the scope of work and the timeframe for completion.  There are many good fire marshalls but also many over zealous ones.  They can make your life miserable.  

Hope all goes well.