A. License Required:
1. Fire Alarm Contractor: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a fire alarm contractor, either alone or through an agent, employee, or partner, without first having obtained a license herein provided from the village of Antioch.
2. Fire Detection System: It shall be unlawful for any person to lease, use or own a fire detection system or be in control of premises wherein a fire detection system is operated or maintained without first having obtained a license from the village of Antioch.
B. Application For License:
1. Fire Alarm Contractor: An application for a license as a qualified alarm contractor shall be filed with the village of Antioch prior to performing any work on a fire detection system within the village of Antioch. Once a license is given, it shall remain in force during the term of the license, unless revoked for just cause. Subsequent work performed within the village of Antioch shall be included under the license during its valid term. The application form shall contain the following information:
a. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant for license.
b. Illinois department of professional regulation alarm agency license number (if applicant is a business entity); or Illinois department of professional regulation alarm contractor license number (if applicant is an individual); or if not licensed as an alarm contractor, the electrical license number.
The applicant shall submit, along with the application form, an insurance certificate as proof of insurance.
C. Permit Requirements And Restrictions:
1. Compliance With Provisions; Permit Required: It shall be unlawful for any person registered under the provision of this subsection to install any fire alarm system, fire detection system or fire alarm signaling system or components, wiring or fixtures without strict compliance with the ordinance relating to such fixtures, and it shall be unlawful for any such person to do any work without having obtained such a permit from the village of Antioch as may be required.
2. Unlawful Use Of Permit: It shall be unlawful for any licensed fire alarm contractor to secure or furnish a permit for the installation, alteration, replacement or repair of a fire detection system for use by any person not entitled under this subsection.
3. Required Submittals: A licensed fire alarm contractor shall include the following with the permit application:
a. The name, address and telephone number of the person, firm or organization for which the work is being performed.
b. The name, address and telephone number at the premises of the work to be performed.
c. A copy of the current contractor's license.
d. Three (3) copies of schematic drawings of the premises for the proposed system that indicates the location and types of devices to be installed.
e. Three (3) copies of manufacturer's cut sheets, for all equipment to be used at the premises as part of the system.
f. A completed battery calculation sheet that is provided with the proposed manufacturer's equipment that indicates the proper amount of standby battery capacity as it relates to the overall number of system devices being installed.
g. Signature of the applicant or authorized agent.
The application for permit and required submittals shall be reviewed by the fire department prior to issuing the permit. Once reviewed and approved, the permit shall be issued upon payment of a permit fee.
4. Permit Fee: A permit fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid prior to granting a permit to install the fire detection systems.
5. Inspection Of Newly Installed Or Modified System: Upon completion of all work related to the permitted system being installed, the licensed fire alarm contractor shall contact the fire department to perform a final acceptance test. It shall be the responsibility of the fire chief to make or cause to be made such inspection of the fire detection system to ensure compliance of the provisions of this subsection and all other ordinances relating to the installation of the system. The licensed fire alarm contractor shall contact the fire department to request a system inspection at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the desired inspection date. The fire chief or his/her designee shall perform the final acceptance test on the installed system before said system is connected to any monitoring service for active response to alarm signals.
6. Reinspection Fee Required: If the fire detection system fails to obtain approval by the fire department on the initial test and inspection visit, a reinspection fee may be charged to the licensed fire alarm contractor. Said reinspection fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for each additional test performed to give final approval to the installed system. (Ord. 15-12-20, 12-7-2015)
7. Information Shall Be Posted: No fire alarm system shall be placed in service for active response to alarm signals received by the monitoring agency without first posting the following information on or above the front of the fire control panel:
a. The name and phone number of the agency that monitors the fire detection system.
b. The position and/or account number that identifies the installed system in the records of the agency that monitors the fire detection system.
c. The fire alarm license for the fire detection system installed.
d. The name and phone number of the licensed fire alarm contractor that maintains the fire detection system as required by this chapter. (Ord. 16-01-03, 1-18-2016)
D. Maintenance And Operation:
1. Maintenance And Operation: It shall be the responsibility of the fire alarm system license holder to provide for continuous inspection, testing and maintenance of their system through a maintenance agreement with a licensed fire alarm contractor. Proof of such agreement shall be provided at the time of application for a permit to install the fire detection system.
2. System Deactivation, Notification: It shall be unlawful for any person to cause the licensed fire detection system to be deactivated for inspection, testing, service, repair or alteration; or disabled in any way without first notifying the alarm monitoring agency.
3. System Reactivation, Notification: Prior to reactivation of the licensed fire detection system, notification shall be made to the alarm monitoring agency that the system is being placed back in service.
4. Response To Fire Alarm Signals: A response to a fire alarm signal may result when any person, firm or organization reports to the fire department the receipt of an electronic fire alarm signal; the receipt of a telephone call reporting an activated fire alarm signal; or a direct report to the fire department that an emergency signal is activated from a fire detection system on the premises. Such notification may result in the dispatch of fire department personnel and equipment to the premises. It shall be the responsibility of the fire alarm user and/or the fire alarm contractor to notify the occupants on the premises whenever testing is being performed that may result in an audible signal being produced. This precaution is necessary to prevent an unnecessary response to an audible alarm signal when a system has been properly deactivated with the monitoring agency. (Ord. 15-12-20, 12-7-2015)
E. Reserved. (Ord. 16-01-03, 1-18-2016)
F. Signaling And Notification:
1. Fire Alarm Systems Signaling: All required automatic fire alarm systems shall have supervisory, trouble and fire condition signals transmitted in accordance with NFPA 72, chapter 5 remote station service. It is the responsibility of the building owner to maintain this supervision during the required life of the building. (Ord. 15-12-20, 12-7-2015)
2. Fire Alarm Systems Notification: All required automatic fire alarm systems shall have supervisory signals, and fire condition signals shall notify the Antioch fire department dispatch center immediately upon receipt of said alarms. Notification of premises or key holders shall occur after notification to the fire department. All trouble condition signals shall notify the premises and/or key holders upon receipt of said alarms. (Ord. 16-01-03, 1-18-2016)
G. Annunciator Required:
1. Annunciator Panel: In all buildings requiring fire suppression systems, fire protective signaling systems and/or automatic fire detection systems, more than one story or ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area, an annunciator panel shall be located at the front entrance so as to be readily visible to the fire department for rapid determination of the area in which a water flow alarm, detection alarm and/or manual fire alarm is activated. A zone diagram shall be provided and approved by the fire official. A separate zone by floor shall be provided for the following types of alarm initiating devices, where provided:
a. Smoke or heat detectors;
b. Sprinkler water flow devices;
c. Wet standpipe water flow devices;
d. Manual fire alarm pull boxes;
e. Specialized fire suppression system.
H. Security Key Box Required:
1. Security Key Box: When access to or within a building or an opening is unduly difficult because of security or where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving, firefighting purposes, or response to activated alarms for fire protection systems, the fire official shall require a key box to be installed in a location which is accessible to and approved by the fire department. The key box shall be a type approved by the fire official and shall contain keys, properly identified, to gain access to all portions of the building or documents pertaining to emergency plan for the building.
I. Additional Device Requirements:
1. If an automatic fire suppression system (sprinkler system) is installed within the building, a white strobe light shall be installed above the fire department connection. If this strobe light is not visible from the common direction of the responding fire department, an additional white strobe light shall be installed on the front of the building nearest to the location of the fire department connection. The strobe light(s) shall be activated by water flow from the sprinkler system.
2. The installation of safety guards over manual alarm initiating devices may be required where such devices are subject to damage or frequent malicious activation.
a. Safety guards include the installation of STI stopper II (or equivalent) tamper covers that include an audible annunciation, over manual pull stations that are located in public access areas. (Ord. 15-12-20, 12-7-2015)