(A) Adoption. The regulations of the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendix B, C, D, F, H, I, J, K, L, and M as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted as the Fire Code for which regulates and governs the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices; and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of existing or proposed new buildings or premises; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the Village of Channahon are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes as are hereafter set forth. Nothing in this code shall effect single and multifamily dwellings, attached or detached, that do not exceed three stories in height.
(B) Amendments.
SECTION 101 SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
101.1 Title.
Village of Channahon.
SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
103.1 General.
Delete this section and insert the following local jurisdiction:
The Village appoints the Fire Districts as the Fire Inspection component for the Village. The Village Building Official shall be the Fire Official of the Village of Channahon. The Village shall be responsible for implementation, administration, education, and enforcement of the provisions of the Village Fire Prevention Code. From time to time, the Fire District will assist the Village Building Code Official with other duties and initiatives, in the interest of the public safety of the Village.
The Village with duties supplemented by the fire district, shall adopt from time to time, those policies and procedures, which are deemed appropriate to carry out the terms of local fire code enforcement.
At the written request of the Village, the Fire District shall conduct inspections of existing structures within the fire district jurisdictional area to ascertain whether said structures, and uses contained therein, comply with the provisions of the Village Fire Prevention Code. The Fire District shall attempt to schedule the inspections within 30 days of the receipt of the written request by the Village and the Fire District will report the results of the inspections to the Village, in writing, within 14 days following any inspection. The Village shall submit written requests to the Fire District in such a manner so as to allow the fire district reasonable scheduling to accomplish inspections and reports. The Village will determine if any such inspection must be made with a Village inspector present, and so shall indicate in its request.
Such inspections shall consist of the following:
A. The Village will send a written request along with a list of businesses/buildings to be inspected. This will serve as authorization for the annual inspections.
B. The Fire District will perform annual inspections which will consist of an initial fire inspection of the premises utilizing a form, which will include verification that a current business license has been issued (if applicable). Such form may be modified from time to time to include information deemed appropriate by the Village and/or Fire District. A copy of the completed inspection form will be given to the property manager, owner, or tenant a the time of inspection. This form will clearly indicate any code violations and specify a date for re-inspection.
C. Copies of the inspection reports are to be sent to the Village Building Official, who will review the inspection reports.
D. If applicable, the Fire District will perform a follow-up inspection within 30 days of the original inspection to confirm the alleged violations listed on the initial inspection report have been corrected.
E. If the alleged violations have not been corrected, the Fire District will provide a 15 day reconciliation period to repair the violations and seek the assistance of the Village to ensure compliance utilizing the provisions of the Village Fire Prevention Code and Village of Channahon Code of Ordinances.
F. If the alleged violations have not been reconciled, the Fire District will provide a 10 day final reinspection period and seek the assistance of the Village to ensure compliance utilizing the provisions of the Village Fire Prevention Code and Village of Channahon Code of Ordinances.
103.2 Appointment.
Village of Channahon Ordinance
SECTION 104 GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
104.5 Notice and orders.
Add as an additional sentence for local jurisdiction:
The building code official is authorized to issue ordinance violation citations exceeding the 55 day violation notice in conjunction with the fire district. The Village will enforce all violations exceeding the 55 day violation notices.
SECTION 105 PERMITS
105.4.1 Submittals.
Delete this section and insert the following for local jurisdiction:
Each applicant shall the requisite number of printed sets and an electronic copy of sprinkler, fire alarm, and construction documents essential for third party review. All fees to be directly paid to the third party review firm. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional.
105.4.2.1 Fire Protection system shop drawings.
Add as additional sections for local jurisdiction:
For each hydraulically calculated automatic fire sprinkler system area identified, on submitted shop drawings, provide a copy of the hydraulic name plate.
105.4.2.2 Site Plan and Construction Plan Review.
Add as additional sections for local jurisdiction:
Each applicant for a building permit involving new construction, additions, and/or alterations, subdivision improvements, planned unit development (PUD), fire detection/suppression systems, change of occupancy classification, or any other item that will affect the Fire Protection Districts operation, shall submit professional designed plans to the Village of Channahon for review and comment. Applicant shall provide three (3) printed sets and an electronic copy of all required plans, documents and a complete description of the work to be performed.
SECTION 108 STOP WORK ORDER
108.1 Board of appeals established.
Delete this section and insert the following for local jurisdiction:
In order to hear an decide appeal of orders, decision or determinations made by the village relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and hereby created an appeals process. The applicant must file a notice to appeal to the Village Building Official within ten (10) days, from the date of decision of the village. The Building Code Official shall cause the matter to be reviewed by a third party reviewer, village choice, to determine if the code was applied correctly. The applicant of the appeal is responsible for all fees related to third party review of the subject matter of the appeal. The Village Administrator and Village Building Official shall review the findings of the third party reviewer and the Village Building Official shall notify the applicant of the Village decision.
SECTION 109 VIOLATIONS
109.4 Violation penalties.
Insert the following local language as required to be specified:
[Fine not less than fifty ($50.00) dollars, nor more than seven hundred and fifty ($750.00) dollars for each offense].
Final enforcement of the Village Fire Code violations shall be addressed through the Village of Channahon’s legal due process.
SECTION 113 FEES
113.4 Failure to Comply.
Insert the following local language as required to be specified:
[Fine not less than fifty ($50.00) dollars, nor more than seven hundred and fifty ($750.00) dollars for each offense].
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS
Add as an additional sentence:
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
3. Not occupied on a regular basis by an occupant, not used by a person on a regular basis for the usual purposes for which a building is designed and lawfully permitted, and/or substantially empty of business property necessary to sustain normal occupancy.
Add as an additional definition:
Group V, Vacant. Building and structures that are not currently being used for the permitted occupancy classification associated with its purpose and/or considerably empty of business property necessary to sustain its occupancy classification for 6 (six) or more months.
Add as an additional definition:
VACANT. A building which has been (1) Empty or (2) Not occupied on a regular basis by an occupant or for 6 (six) or more months (3) Not used by a person on a regular basis for the usual purposes for which a building is designed and lawfully permitted for 6 (six) or more months; OR (4) substantially empty of business property necessary to sustain normal occupancy for 6 (six) or more months.
SECTION 301 GENERAL
Section 301.3 Protection of Occupants/Public.
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Whenever and wherever, within the jurisdiction of the Village of Channahon a condition is found in any building, lot or premises, that in the joint opinion of the Village Building Official and Fire District Inspector is ambiguous but still remains as part of the provisions of this Chapter, but that requires correction or removal for the protection of the occupants or the public, the Village and Fire District, shall order such conditions corrected or removed and the owner or occupant of such buildings, lots, or premises shall comply with such order. The Village Building Official and Fire Inspector will refer to the most applicable building and fire code sections of the current code.
SECTION 315 GENERAL STORAGE
315.8 Storage of lithium metal or lithium-ion Batteries.
Add as additional sections for local jurisdiction:
Areas associated with the collection or storage of lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries shall comply with this chapter.
Exceptions: The following areas shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Areas within a facility that are operated in accordance with procedures that provide for the state of charge of the lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries to be 30 (40) percent or less. Procedures and test reports documenting how the 30 (40) percent or less state of charge is established and how fire protection levels are determined shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval.
2. Areas where fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory is provided showing that a fire involving the batteries in storage will be limited to the design area of an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and will not adversely impact occupant egress from the building or adversely impact adjacent stored materials or the building structure.
3. Exception:
3a. Small format consumer batteries in their original packaging.
315.8.1 Collection.
All areas located indoors in any occupancy where used lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries are collected from employees, or the public shall be provided with open-top noncombustible containers or containers designed to preclude the release of contents resulting from battery thermal runaway or containers approved for battery collection activities.
1. Containers shall not exceed 1 ft3 (0.03 m3) in size. (or 55 gallons (113.6 L)
2. Containers shall have a minimum of 3 ft (0.9 m) of open space from other battery collection containers and combustible materials and shall be located a minimum of 5 ft (1.5 m) from exits from the room, space, or building.
3. Where combustible materials are located within the space between collection containers, the containers shall be spaced a minimum 10 ft (3 m) apart.
315.8.2 Collection and Storage Locations.
Batteries collected or stored other than those in collection containers complying with Section 315.8.1 shall be stored in accordance with one or more of the following methods provided for in accordance with one or more of the following methods. Battery terminals shall be protected either through battery design methods or a protective packaging method to prevent short circuit of the battery.
1. In rooms or spaces separated from the remainder of the building areas by fire barriers with a 3-hour fire resistance rating and with horizontal assemblies with a 3-hour fire resistance rating constructed in accordance with the local building code. The room or space shall be protected by a radiant energy detection system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
2. Batteries shall be permitted to be stored in approved prefabricated portable buildings or containers that are constructed with 3-hour fire resistance ratings and provided with radiant-energy detection system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and an approved automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
3. In metal drums storage containers with batteries separated from each other by vermiculite or other approved material packaged to prevent damage that could lead to a thermal event or in containers approved for battery collection and storage activities.
3.1. Each area containing such metal drums or approved containers shall not exceed 900 ft2 (83.61 m2) in area and shall be separated from other battery storage areas by a minimum of 10 ft (3 m).
3.2. The collection and storage area shall be protected by a radiant-energy detection system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and an approved automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
4. In containers approved for use in transportation or approved by the fire code official that will prevent an event from propagating beyond the container.
4.1. Each area containing the approved transportation containers shall not exceed 900 ft2 (83.61 m2) in area and shall be separated from other battery storage areas by a minimum of 10 ft (3 m).
4.2. The storage area shall be protected by a radiant energy detection system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and an approved automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
315.8.3 Prevention and Mitigation.
A plan that provides for the prevention of fire incidents and includes early detection mitigation measures shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval. The owner is required to file the plan annually.
315.8.4 Explosion Control.
The potential for a deflagration involving the off gassing of flammable gases during a thermal runaway shall be analyzed and explosion protection shall be installed in accordance with Section 911 if the potential exists. A written hazard analysis prepared by a fire protection engineer shall be submitted to the fire code official for review and approval.
315.8.5 Outdoor Storage Location.
Outdoor storage locations for lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries shall comply with the following:
1. Individual pile sizes shall be limited to 900 ft2 (83.61 m2) in area separated from other piles by 10 ft (3 m).
2. Batteries shall be stored in non-combustible containers or approved containers designed for storage of the batteries.
3. Piles located outdoors shall be separated by a minimum 20 ft (6.1 m) from the following exposures:
3.1. Lot lines
3.2. Public ways
3.3. Buildings
3.4. Other storage
3.5. Hazardous materials
3.6. Other exposure hazards
Exception: Clearances shall be permitted to be reduced to 3 ft (0.9 m) when a 3-hour freestanding fire barrier, suitable for exterior use, and extending 15 ft (4.57 m) (5 ft (1.5m)) above and extending 15 ft (4.57 m) (5 ft (1.5m)) beyond the physical boundary of the pile is provided to protect the exposure.
315.8.5.1 Weather protection.
Where weather protection is provided for sheltering outdoor battery storage areas, such areas shall be considered outdoor storage where the weather protection structure complies with 1 through 3.
1. Walls shall not obstruct more than one side of the structure.
Exception: Walls shall be permitted to obstruct portions of multiple sides of the structure, provided that the obstructed area is not greater than 25 percent of the structure’s perimeter.
2. The distance from the structure to buildings, lot lines, public ways or means of egress to a public way shall be not less than the distance required for an outside hazardous material storage or use area without weather protection.
3. The overhead structure shall be of approved noncombustible construction with a maximum area of 1,600 square feet (148.6 m2).
SECTION 401 GENERAL
Section 401.1 Scope is amended by deleting the Exception.
Section 401.3 Emergency responder notification.
Subsections 401.3.1 through 401.3.3 are deleted and replaced as follows:
In the event of an emergency, including but not limited to, unwanted fire, hazardous materials discharge, medical incident, or environmental calamity including utility malfunction, occurs on a property, the owner, occupant, or other person in responsible charge of the property or portion thereof, including tenants employees and property or equipment maintenance personnel, shall immediately report the emergency to 911 unless the fire department has approved an alternative emergency procedure for the event. Building employees, tenants maintenance personnel shall implement the appropriate emergency plans and procedures. No person shall, by any means, require or otherwise purposely cause any delay in the reporting of an emergency.
Section 401.3.1 Evidence of emergency.
Add as an additional section:
Upon discovery of evidence of an unwanted fire, hazardous materials discharge, medical incident, or environmental calamity, even though it appears to have been extinguished or otherwise stabilized, the owner, occupant, or any other person in responsible charge of the property or portion thereof, including tenants, employees and property or equipment maintenance personnel shall immediately notify the fire department of the evidence including what is known of the location and circumstances. Such evidence shall not be disturbed, thus preserving data for the Fire Protection District to conduct an investigation.
Section 401.5 Making false report.
Add as an addition sentence:
The person responsible for the false alarm shall reimburse the fire department for the total cost of responding to the false alarm.
SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
503.1.4 Fire Apparatus Access and Review.
Add as additional paragraph to the section:
All fire apparatus access road and fire lanes shall be reviewed and recommendations made by the Fire Protection District and approved by the Village Engineer.
503.2.1 Dimensions.
Add as an additional sentence to the paragraph:
Unless otherwise increased by the fire code official due to apparatus size and access concerns.
503.2.3 Surface.
Add as an additional sentence to the paragraph:
It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the surface of the fire access road/lanes at all times, including the maintenance of a clear path for fire apparatus staging and/or parking.
503.2.9 Private Drive Identification.
Add as an additional paragraph:
It is the responsibility of residents or in the case of Homeowners Association to provide approved address markings at the intersection of a private drive and the public right of way so that the fire district and police department can identify the addresses down extended private lanes. In the event there are multiple buildings or residences that branch from the private drive, the address must be placed on the building or residence which is visible upon approach.
SECTION 505 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
505.3 Commercial Occupancy Building Door Identification.
Add as a new section:
All commercial occupancies that have a gross square footage of 100,000 or more shall configure door numbering as specified:
Person door labeling will begin on the address side main entrance door. The main entrance will always be designated “001” with the directional identifier. Door sequencing will run clockwise around the building until numbering is exhausted. When the direction of the building changes, the numbering will continue the numeric sequence. The directional indicator is the only thing that will change in the identifier. The door identifier shall be positioned no less than 12” below the top of door; centered. The numbering shall contrast the color of the door. Numbering shall be no less than 6” in height and contrasting to the door color.
[Geographical direction] - [Number]
Overhead or “bay” door numbering will begin with the number 100. Door sequencing will run clockwise around the building until numbering is exhausted. When the direction of the building changes, the numbering will continue the numeric sequence. There is no directional indicator in the identifier. The door identifier number shall be placed on a contrasting placard positioned over the door; centered. The numbering shall contrast the color of the placard. Numbering shall be at least 6” in height and contrasting to the door or building color.
3 Digit hundreds series
Example: 100, 101, 102, etc.
All door numbers shall be labeled on the interior of the door as well.
SECTION 506 KEY BOXES
506.1 Where required.
Add as an additional sentence:
Key boxes shall be sized to accommodate the quantity of keys contained inside without overcrowding the box.
All access roads protected by an automatic gate shall be provided with an access system approved by the fire code official allowing the fire district rapid access to the property in the event of a fire, alarm, or other emergency.
All buildings/units with automatic fire alarm systems, automatic fire suppression systems, and/or medical alert systems shall have installed a key lock box in a location(s) approved by the Fire Code Official, for access during an activation of an alarm and/or emergency. Permanently mounted key lock box shall be equipped with a tamper switch device that indicates when access is made and when the box is removed from its mounted location. Tamper switches shall be wired to the burglar alarm if one is available, otherwise to the fire alarm and provided a dedicated zone.
All commercial occupancies that have a gross square footage of 100,000 or more shall provide a key box containing keys to gain necessary access to the building at the following locations as a minimum:
a. Main entrance
b. Fire alarm control room
c. Fire pump room (if segregated from the fire alarm control room)
d. Opposing exterior side of the occupancy’s main entrance
The occupant shall coordinate with the Fire Code Official the placement of interior keys that access the general area of the building where the key box is located.
All commercial occupancies that have a gross square footage of 100,000 or more and are subdivided into “units” or “suites” shall provide a key box containing keys to gain necessary access to the main door entrance of the unit or suite. The key box shall also contain all access keys for interior doors and service areas within the unit or suite.
The Fire Code Official can exercise authority to direct the installation of additional key boxes to ensure rapid access for specific life safety reasons at an occupancy.
506.3 Common Locks.
Add as an additional section:
An approved lock core shall be installed on all doors of Residential Groups R1, R2, R3, and R4 or resembling secured barriers to occupants as required by the fire code official.
506.4 Key Types and Labeling.
Add as an additional section:
Keys stored shall provide access to common areas, mechanical rooms, electrical service, and elevator key boxes where installed. Keys shall include those necessary for the operation of mechanical smoke and heat venting where installed. Contents of the key box shall be clearly labeled with the door lock(s) or services it controls for immediate identification by fire service personnel. Labeling shall be resilient to exterior weather conditions.
SECTION 507 FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
507.2.3 Dimension of Water Supply Mains.
Add as an additional paragraph:
Water mains supplying water to required hydrant system shall not be less than eight (8) inches in diameter.
507.2.4 Dead end mains.
Add as an additional section:
One or two-family residential developments may have hydrants supplied by a dead-end water line where there are 30 or fewer dwelling units protected by the supply. Dead end water mains shall not exceed six hundred (600) feet of eight (8) inch pipe. Hydrants located on dead end water mains shall have “dead end” disk attached to the steamer outlet of the hydrant.
507.2.5 Looped water supply line requirement.
Add as an additional section:
Fire hydrants in areas zoned multi-family, commercial, industrial or mixed occupancy shall be on a looped (receiving water from more than one direction) water supply line of an approved size for the development when required by the Village and determined acceptable by the Village engineer.
507.5.1 Where required (Fire Hydrants).
Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Insert the following to the paragraph:
The maximum hydrant spacing shall be no more than four hundred (400) feet apart. Hydrants in areas zoned multi-family, commercial, industrial or mixed occupancy shall be spaced no farther than three hundred (300) feet apart except as provided in Appendix C that may require spacing between hydrants to be less than three hundred (300) feet based on fire flow requirement. Spacing shall be measured as normal roadway travel between hydrants on an adjacent, all weather, and road as hose can be laid from a fire district apparatus and in accordance. All hydrants shall be located within sixteen (16) inches of the paved portion of an all-weather public roadway with a minimum setback from curbs or edges of pavement. Variances may be required by the local authority. Hydrants shall be marked by hydrant locators so they may be seen even when concealed (507.5.8). No hydrant should be located closer than 50 feet from any existing or anticipated exposing structure in commercial and manufacturing areas. Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by fire apparatus laying hose lines, hydrant spacing shall be on each side of the street arranged on an alternating basis. All hydrants added after adoption of this ordinance shall be provided with Stortz fitting on the 5” outlet.
507.5.1.2 Hydrant for FDC.
Add as an additional section:
Additional fire hydrants shall be located in an approved location within a minimum of seventy-five (75) feet of the Fire District Connection (FDC).
507.5.7 Hydrant Street Locators.
Add as additional paragraph to this section:
Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with Village of Channahon specification, as may be amended from time to time. All fire hydrants installed after the effective date of this chapter shall be required to have fire hydrant marker(s) installed before acceptance. Hydrant markers are to be installed by the developer, owner, or contractor as follows:
i. As may comply with the department of transportation regulations.
ii. Areas such as, but not limited to parking lots, loading areas, or storage yards shall have marker location designated by the Village Code Official.
Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer, or person responsible for removal or damage.
SECTION 509 FIRE PROTECTION UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS
509.1.1.1 Commercial/Industrial Gas Shut Offs.
Add as an additional section:
Natural gas valve or valves shall be marked by signage to provide rapid identification of appropriate shut off.
Signage: “FD GAS VALVE SHUT OFF” shall be applied to a 4” H x 6” L reflective yellow sign with black lettering adjacent to the valve to be used by the fire service.
509.3 Sign Requirements.
Add as an additional section:
All exterior signs shall be weather resistant and constructed of weather resistant heavy-gauge, sign grade aluminum with white reflective letters on a red reflective background. Letters and/or numbers shall be no less than 4 inches in height, unless otherwise specified.
Interior signs shall be constructed of plastic, light gauge aluminum, or other approved materials compatible with its environment. Interior signs shall have white letters on a red background. Letters shall be of a block style font, be no less than 2 inches in height, and no less than a 3/16 inch stroke width, unless otherwise specified.
509.3.1 Designations.
Add as an additional section:
The following designations for fire service equipment areas are made standard:
FIRE SPRINKLER ROOM - Any compartment containing sprinkler risers including fire pumps
FIRE ALARM UNIT - Any compartment containing the fire alarm control unit
FIRE COMMAND ROOM - Designated area for a forward fire command operation
ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT ROOM - Any compartment containing elevator controls and equipment
ROOF ACCESS - Any threshold that leads to the roof
Special equipment signage for other fire service equipment areas will be reviewed and approved by fire code official.
For meters or switches that service individual occupancies that are grouped in one location on a building that is designated by an address, the address numeric shall be used and adhere to the provisions for exterior signage in Section 509.3.
For meters or switches that service individual occupancies that are grouped in one location on a building that is designated by a unit/suite, the unit/suite designator shall be used and adhere to the provisions for exterior signage in Section 509.3.
For meters or switches that service individual occupancies that are grouped in one location on a building that is designated by an address and unit/suite, the address numeric and respective unit shall be used and adhere to the provisions for exterior signage in Section 509.3.
509.4 Mega Structures Fire Protection Equipment Identification.
Add as a new section:
Where a building is constructed in the fire district protection that is over 100,000 square feet, the building code official and fire inspector shall require the identification of special fire service features established by other sections of this code for immediate identification by fire service personnel. All features in this section are specific to the large and open design of these buildings.
509.4.1 Mega Structure Fire Extinguisher Identification.
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Free standing vertical columns where a fire extinguisher is hung shall bear a 24” red stripe, visible from all sides of the column. The stripe’s height shall not be less than 15’ from the base of the column and floor. The column must clearly contrast the red stripe for rapid identification.
509.4.2 Mega Structure Fire Department Connection.
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Free standing vertical columns where a fire department standpipe connection runs shall bear a red stripe, visible from all sides of the column. The stripe’s height shall not be less than 15’ from the base of the column and floor but not obscure any column or aisle identifiers. '
In aisles were connections are installed on columns within racking, the aisle endcaps shall have a sign installed indicating “Standpipe” or “Fire Department Connection”. Signage is subject to fire official approval.
Signage approved for identification:
Connections shall not be obstructed by product or racking. A minimum of 36” clearance shall be maintained on both sides and to the front of the standpipe.
Discharges shall be positioned no more than 90° but no less than 45° to the floor. Valves shall be positioned with a minimum of 4” clearance to accommodate a firefighter’s gloved hand.
509.5 Mega Structure Risers.
Risers shall be identified by signage and affixed in a position that corresponds with the valve
controlling the riser. A map detailing the specified riser and the zones or areas is controls shall be affixed in a readily identifiable location near the main sprinkler controls.
Signage approved for identification:
SECTION 510 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings.
Delete exceptions:
#1 & 3
510.5.3.1 Required testing.
Add as an additional section:
The building owner shall complete the testing in accordance with Section 510.5.3 to receive temporary occupancy and full occupancy permitting. The results of the test shall be provided to the building code official as part of the temporary and full occupancy permit applications.
SECTION 607 ELEVATOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND FIRE SERVICE KEYS
607.9 - Elevator size specifications.
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Elevator cars shall be of size and dimensions to accommodate the ambulance stretcher used by the Fire Protection District. In the buildings two stories in height or more, and required to have an elevator, at least one elevator shall be of such size and arrangement to accommodate a twenty-four (24) inch by eighty-four (84) inch ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position. The diagonal inside measurements of the elevator car shall not be less than ninety-six (96) inches. When two elevators are provided in the building and only one is “stretcher” compliant the “stretcher” compliant elevator shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (Star of Life) that is not less than three (3) inches high and shall be placed on the elevator door frame on each floor. The inside hand rail shall be set at a the maximum thirty-six (36) inch height allowed under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards to better accommodate the stretcher. The cab size is to be a minimum five (5) foot by seven (7) foot platform and minimum two thousand five hundred (2,500) lb. capacity with a forty-two (42) inch slide door.
607.10 - Elevator Communications.
All required emergency elevator phones shall directly dial the Fire Protection District's Communications Center via the phone number designated by the fire code official
SECTION 901 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS GENERAL & LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Section 901.4.7 - Pump and riser room size.
Delete section and replace:
Where provided, fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for the equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a doors(s) and an unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment.
Insert the following as additional sentence:
All fire sprinkler control rooms and fire pump rooms shall be accessible by a direct outside access door and accessible from inside the building. The doors shall be marked with 6 inch lettering identifying the rooms. The fire sprinkler control room shall be provided with a one hour separation from the remaining building.
901.11 Multi Tenant Occupancy.
When an automatic suppression system is installed in a multi tenant building, each tenant shall have its own sprinkler supply line off the main or riser with its own water flow switch and control valve. A strobe light shall be mounted on the exterior front
of that tenant. The strobe light shall activate upon water flow and/or fire alarm activation within the individual unit.
SECTION 902 DEFINITIONS
Section 902.1 Definitions
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
Insert the following as additional:
Fire Area. The aggregate floor area bounded by the exterior walls of a building; regardless of fire walls, fire barriers, or fire resistance-rated horizontal assemblies.
Fire Area is defined as the entire building that cannot be subdivided into multiple fire areas to permit the omission of automatic fire sprinklers.
SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
903.1.2 Systems out of service.
Insert the following for local jurisdiction:
Systems undergoing maintenance or modification shall not have any portion of the system out of service for more than four (4) hours. During maintenance or modification, all manual pull stations and notification appliances shall remain operational. Fire watch must be provided in all areas of the building where maintenance or modification will place any portion of the system out of service.
Section 903.2 Where required.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12.
Amend as follows:
Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all use groups and every fire area shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable standards; NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D. All fire areas stated as 12,000 square feet or greater shall be reduced to 5,000 square feet or greater The fire code official shall approve any exempt locations for fire sprinkler coverage. Provide in all use groups S and F with a ceiling roof height of twenty-five (25) feet or greater with an Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) fire sprinkler system or a hydraulically calculated system for Class IV commodities with rack storage calculated to the greatest storage height. All fire sprinkler systems shall be supervised by an approved automatic fire alarm system directly connected to the Fire Districts dispatch center.
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Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1.
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Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2.
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Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3.
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Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4.
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Section 903.2.2 Ambulatory Care Facilities.
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Section 903.2.3 Group E.
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Section 903.2.3 Group F-1.
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Section 903.2.7 Group M.
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Section 903.2.9 Group S-1.
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Section 903.2.9.1 Repair garages.
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Section 903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires.
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Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages.
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Delete “Exception”
The exception as specified in IFC 2021 Section 903.2 shall apply in addition to the following:
Exceptions:
1. Mobile portable storage buildings as determined by fire code official.
2. Group R-3 home of less than 5,000 square feet of living space.
3. Mobile retail estate sales and constructions trailers utilized during the development of property when approved by the fire code official.
4. Occupancy Group S where fire area is less than 5,000 square feet, and ceiling roof height is less than twenty-five (25) feet. This exception shall not apply to S buildings that include bulk storage cloth, burlap and paper, books and paper in rolls or packs; cardboard and cardboard boxes; furniture, tires, upholstery, mattresses which for the purpose of this ordinance is classified as Group H.
A. Further this exception shall not apply to Group S occupancies when contents include the provision outlined in Chapter 12 of this Code as it pertains to Energy Systems, components associated with or storage of batteries as determined by the fire code official.
5. Occupancy Group U buildings as an accessory building to other occupancy classifications and is under 5,000 square feet.
903.3.5.3 Age of Hydraulic Data.
Insert as additional to the section:
Hydrant water flow data used for the design of any sprinkler system shall be measured as required by the Village, but in no circumstance will be older than three (3) years. The Village may require updated flow data to be collected as a result of changes to water system design, usage, or demand in a period more recent than three years.
903.3.8.6 Hydraulic Calculations Nameplate.
Insert as additional to the section:
A hydraulic nameplate shall be attached to the riser for each hydraulically calculated area.
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms.
All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit.
Delete this section and insert the following for local jurisdiction:
Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be electrically supervised by a fire alarm system.
903.4.1 Monitoring.
Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved supervising station or, where approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location.
Includes exceptions, not be amended.
Add as additional section:
903.4.1.1 Reporting directly to the Fire District Communication Center.
The approved method is defined as all fire alarms shall connect directly to the Fire Protection District Dispatch Center and be monitored at the center via a one way transmitter system.
903.4.1.2 Method.
Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to Central Station or Remote Supervisory Stations by a two-way private radio alarm system complying with NFPA 72, which automatically retransmits trouble, supervisory and full fire alarm signals to the Fire District Dispatch center.
Section 903.4.2 Alarms.
An approved device shall be a clear strobe located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. When the fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
Delete this section and insert the following for local jurisdiction:
Approved audible and visible appliances shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section. Sprinkler system water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system.
Insert as additional section:
903.4.2.1 Exterior appliances. Visible appliances.
A red 75 cd, weather-proof strobe light and 10” bell shall be provided above the fire department connection. The strobe light shall be supervised by the fire alarm system and shall only operate upon waterflow activation.
903.4.2.1.1 Audible appliances.
An audible appliance supervised by the fire alarm system, 10 inch, 120VDC alarm bell, horn/strobe (clear) shall be provided above the fire department connection.
903.4.2.1.2 Interior appliances.
Interior audible and visible alarms supervised by a fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.5 and subsections.
Insert as additional section:
903.4.2.2 Interior appliances.
Interior and visible alarms supervised by a fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.5 and subsections.
Insert as additional section:
903.4.2.3 Inspector test valve accessibility.
Fire sprinkler inspectors test valves shall be accessible at all times and located no more than 6 feet above the finished floor. On multiple riser systems test valves shall be marked as to which riser area it tests.
903.4.3 Floor control valves.
Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in high-rise buildings.
Delete this section and insert the following for local jurisdiction:
Indicating control valves and water flow switches shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in multiple story buildings.
903.4.3.1 Sprinkler control valves.
Add as additional section:
All new and existing sprinkler control valves shall be equipped with electronic supervision (tamper switches) in accordance with NFPA 72. All new tamper switches installed shall have the capability to self-restore. All supervisory signals shall be transmitted directly to the Fire Protection District main dispatch Communication Center.
903.4.4 Additional Detection Features.
Add as an additional section:
Where automatic sprinkler provide protection to an area with an approved flow switch interconnected to the fire alarm system, and is easily identifiable as to the location, additional automatic detectors are not required. When a building has numerous rooms protected by the zone sprinkler system, the fire code official may require additional smoke detectors for a more rapid means to identify the location of smoke or fire.
903.6. Interior alterations or remodeling.
Add as an additional section:
Existing buildings or structures that are remodeled, and that meet any of the criteria listed below, shall provide fire protection as detailed in 903.2:
1. If alteration costs 50% or more of the reproduction cost of the building or structure, the entire building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the construction as defined in this code. The reproduction cost shall be determined by using the recognized standards of an authoritative technical organization. For the purposes of calculating percentages of reproduction cost, the cost of alteration shall be construed as the total actual combined cost of all alterations within any period of 30 months.
2. A 2-hour fire separation wall will be installed for a project that results in an increase or decrease in the total number of tenant spaces within the building or structure.
3. A project that entails a change in Use Group for any part of the building.
3a. A building which has been vacant as defined in Section 202, for no less than 6 (six) months shall be considered a change in occupancy classification from its previous classification to Group V and is subject to criteria listed in this section.
903.6.1 Increasing existing gross floor area by 25% or more up to 50%.
Add as an additional section:
Fire protection for additions that increase the existing gross floor area of a building or structure by 25% shall provide fire protection for the entire building or structure as detailed in 903.2 or provide an Underwriter Laboratory (UL) listed two hour approved fire wall separation assembly that extends continuously from the foundation through the roof as defined in section 202 of the IFC, between the existing building and the new addition.
Insert as additional section:
903.7 Exterior Control Valve Room Access.
Provide an outside access door to the sprinkler riser valve room and fire pump room.
903.8 Hydraulic Nameplate.
Add as an additional section:
By each hydraulically calculated area, on each drawing, provide a copy of the hydraulic nameplate.
903.9 Fire pump test header.
Add as an additional section:
Provide an outside test header on all fire pump installations. An OS&Y control valve shall be provided on all fire pump test headers.
903.10 Fire hose valves - Warehouse and/or storage Fire Areas.
Add as an additional section:
In all warehouse storage areas exceeding 50,000 square feet, and where storage exceeds twelve (12) feet high, provide inside 2 ½” fire hose. Locate the valves at each door entrance to the warehouse and/or
storage area. Provide additional 2 ½” fire hose valves so that no portion of the warehouse and/or storage area is more than 120’ maximum travel distance to a fire hose valve. Show the location of all obstructions and/or racks on the drawing.
Fire hose valves system piping shall be:
1. A separate riser piping system.
2. The 2 ½” valves shall be supplied by a minimum of 4” with 2 ½” drops to each valve.
903.11 Hydraulic calculations.
Add as an additional section:
Provide a minimum 5-psi minimum safety factor in the fire protection system hydraulic calculation. The system demand shall be 5-psi minimum below the seasonal low water flow test supply. The safety factor will allow for low pressures in the water supply. By each hydraulic calculated area, on each drawing, provide a copy of the hydraulic nameplate. This will make it easier to check the hydraulics of the sprinkler system for future building or storage changes.
SECTION 904 ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
Section 904.3.5 Monitoring.
Delete this section and insert the following for local jurisdiction:
All automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be monitored by a fire alarm system installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 72, Chapter 26 and as defined by Illinois State Law providing for signals transmitted by one way private radio transmitters to manually or automatically retransmit trouble, supervisory and full fire alarm signals to the fire department’s designated dispatch center.
904.13.2.1 - Kitchen Exhaust Hood & Duct.
Add as additional section:
All new automatic fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking systems installed after the effective date of this ordinance shall automatically transmit activation fire alarm signal to the Fire Protection District dispatch center over an approved fire alarm system.
904.13.2.2 - Hood and duct systems.
All hood an duct extinguishing systems for commercial kitchen areas requiring such a system, shall be approved UL 300 system for the following:
1. New Construction
2. Remodeling rehab of existing systems
3. Appliance line changes including the installation of high efficiency/high recovery fryers
904.13.2.3 - Hood extinguishing agent.
All existing commercial kitchen systems requiring a hood and duct system shall be required to have at least one, 6 liter, type K extinguisher.
SECTION 905 STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
Section 905.2.1 Installation Standard.
Add as an additional section:
Standpipes for fire hose connections shall be supplied from a separate riser. Two and one half (2 ½) inch valves shall be supplied by a four (4) inch riser with two and one half (2 ½) inch drops to each valve.
Section 905.3 Required installations.
Add the following paragraph to section 905.3:
All required standpipe systems shall be supplied by a separate riser. The supply riser shall be hydraulically designed to supply 2 ½” hose drops. The riser system shall be equipped with a separate control valve and flow switch. The standpipe shall be a 2 ½” and all locations shall be approved by the Code Official. Two and one half (2 ½) inch valves shall be supplied by a four (4) inch riser with two and one half (2 ½) inch drops to each valve. All standpipe and sprinkler risers shall have separate control valves and flow switches per floor.
Section 905.3.1 Height.
Delete this section, excluding the exceptions, and insert the following:
Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout new constructed buildings more than two (2) stories in height or more than two (2) stories below the level of the fire district vehicle access so that all areas on those floors are within 120 feet of a standpipe. There shall be an approved fire district connection at grade and hose connections located at each floor level.
Exceptions 1 through 5 shall remain.
Add as additional sections: 905.12 through 905.14
905.3.9 Fire Hose Valve Locations - Warehouse Storage.
Add as an additional section:
In all warehouse storage areas exceeding 50,000 square feet, and where storage exceeds 12' high, provide inside 2½" fire hose valves. Locate the valves at each service door entrance to the warehouse and/or storage area. Provide additional 2½" fire hose valves so that no portion of the warehouse and/or storage area is more than 120' maximum travel distance to a fire hose valve. Show the location of all obstructions and/or racks on the drawing.
The fire hose valves system piping shall be:
a. A separate riser piping system.
b. The 2½" valves shall be supplied by a minimum of 4" with 2½" drops to each valve.
905.9 Valve Supervision.
Add as an additional sentence:
Valves controlling fire hose connections shall be the field adjustable type approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
905.13 Piping design.
Add as an additional section:
The riser piping, supply piping and the water service piping shall be sized to maintain a residual pressure of at least 65 psi (448 kPa) at the topmost outlet of each riser. The piping size shall be based on the capacity of the automatic water supply system or, where as automatic water supply is neither required nor provided to maintain the residual pressure of 65 psi, the pipe size shall be on a pressure of 150 psi available at the fire district connection.
Exception: One - and two - family dwellings
905.14 Riser sizing.
Add as an additional section:
The riser size shall be based on the hydraulic calculations for a minimum flow of 500 gallons per (gpm) (378 L/min.).
Exceptions:
1. In buildings where limited area sprinkler systems are supplied with water from a common standpipe riser, the riser shall be sized to satisfy total demand.
2. For occupancies Use Group B, I, R1, or R2 in buildings that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3, each riser shall be sized for a minimum flow of 250 gpm (945 L/min.).
3. Risers that are sized in accordance with the pipe schedule requirements of NFPA 14 listed in Chapter 35 are not subject to this requirement.
905.15 System pipe sizing.
Add as an additional section:
The system piping, including the horizontal or common feeder lines, shall be sized for a minimum flow of 500 gpm (1892 L/min.). Where more than one standpipe riser is required or provided, all common system piping shall be sized for a minimum flow of 500 gpm (1892 L/min.) for the first riser plus 250 gpm (945 L/min.) for each additional riser, and the total shall not be required to exceed 1,250 gpm (4731 L/min.).
Exceptions:
1. In buildings where limited area sprinkler systems are supplied with water from a common standpipe riser, the supply piping shall be sized for a minimum flow of 500 gpm (1892 L/min.) plus the sprinkler demand for first riser, plus 250 gpm (945 L/min.) for each additional riser, and the total shall be required to exceed 1,250 gpm (4731 L/min.).
2. For occupancies in Use Group B, I, R-1, or R2 in buildings that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3, all common supply piping shall be sized for a minimum flow of 250 gpm (945 L/min.) for the first riser plus 250 gpm (945L/min.) for each additional riser, and the total shall not be required to exceed 750 gpm (2838 L/min.).
SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
907.1.4 Exceptions for Small Fire Alarm Systems.
Add as an additional section:
All fire alarm systems shall be of the addressable type.
907.1.5 Systems out of service.
Insert the following for local jurisdiction:
Systems undergoing maintenance or modification shall not have any portion of the system out of service for more than four (4) hours. During maintenance or modification, all manual pull stations and notification appliances shall remain operational. Fire watch must be provided in all areas of the building where maintenance or modification will place any portion of the system out of service.
Section 907.2 Where required-new buildings and existing structures.
An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and existing structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5 unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code.
Not fewer that one manual fire alarm box shall be provide din an approved location to initiate fire alarm signal or fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed.
Amend as follows:
An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 in all new occupancy classifications or change of occupant. The fire alarm shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 and shall be provided as follows:
A. A complete fire alarm system consisting of smoke detection, heat detection, pull stations and audio/visual notification devices shall be installed in all use groups.
B. All fire alarm systems shall be directly connected to the fire district dispatch center by system that is compatible to be received in the center in accordance with this ordinance.
C. Fire alarm control panels shall be located in the fire sprinkler control room, where applicable, or where approved by the fire code official.
D. Fire alarm control panels shall be of the addressable type.
E. All new nonresidential multiple tenant buildings shall be “ring by tenant” activated by the fire, a fire sprinkler system flow switch for the tenant space or automatic fire detection and shall include a weatherproof clear outside strobe over the entrance to each tenant space as approved by the fire code official. All outside strobes shall be seventy five (75) candela minimum.
F. Exception:
a. Group R -single and multi-family dwellings less than 5,000 square feet of living space; attached & detached, shall not be fire suppressed if three stories or less; or structures covered under the IBC.
b. Occupancy Group U buildings as an accessory building to other occupancy classifications and is under 12,000 square feet.
907.2.4 Where required-new buildings and structures.
Add as an additional paragraph:
Buildings and structures not provided throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. A fire alarm system utilizing automatic fire detectors and manual fire alarm devices shall be provided throughout all buildings not provided with an automatic sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R.
907.4.2.5 Protective covers.
Revise this section as follows:
Listed manual fire alarm box protective covers shall be provided for all installed manual fire alarm boxes to prevent malicious false alarms or to provide the manual fire alarm box with protection from physical damage.
907.5 Occupant notification systems.
Revise this section as follows:
A fire alarm system shall annunciate at the fire alarm control unit and shall initiate occupant notification upon activation, in accordance with Sections 907.5.1 through 907.5.2.3.4. The activation of any of the following devices shall result in occupant notification:
1. Automatic fire detectors.
2. Automatic sprinkler system waterflow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems when installed in buildings or structures that are provided with occupant notification.
907.5.2.3.4 Multi-tenant Group M.
Add as an additional section:
In single story, multi-tenant Group M buildings shall be “ring by tenant” activated by a fire sprinkler system flow switch for each space, or manual and automatic fire detection and shall include a weatherproof clear outside strobe over the entrance to each tenant space as directed by the fire department. All outside strobes shall be 75 candela minimum.
SECTION 912 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
Section 912.2.1 Visible location.
Insert the following:
An approved sign mounted in a location specified by the fire code official shall be installed and maintained near the fire district connection. Such sign shall have the letters “FDC” at least 6 inches high and reflective to indicate the location. All such signs shall be subject to the approval of the fire code official.
912.3 Fire hose threads.
Revise this section as follows:
All fire department connections shall be as specified by the responsible fire protection district.
SECTION 913 - FIRE PUMPS
Section 913.4.1 Test outlet valve supervision.
Fire pump test outlet valve shall be supervised in the closed position
Insert the following:
A. Provide an OS&Y control valve on all fire pump test headers.
B. Provide an outside test header on all fire pump installations.
913.4.2 Fire pump test header.
Add as an additional section:
a. Add-provide an OS&Y control valve on all fire pump test headers.
b. Provide an outside test header on fire pump installations.
SECTION 915 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION
Section 915.1.1 Where required.
Delete and insert the following:
Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in Group I-1, I-2, I-4 and R occupancies and in classrooms in Group E occupancies in the locations specified in Section 915.2 where any of the conditions in Sections 915.1.2 through 915.1.6 exist. Installation of carbon monoxide alarm, detection and combination smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms in buildings containing residential dwelling units shall comply with Section 915.7. Provisions of IFC Section 915.7 pertaining to dwelling units supersede other regulations referencing dwellings in IFC Section 915, as amended.
Section 915.3 Detection equipment.
Delete and insert the following:
Carbon monoxide detection required in dwelling units and sleeping units by IFC Sections 915.1 through 915.2.3, as amended, shall be provided by carbon monoxide alarms complying with IFC Section 915.4.
Section 915.3.1 Location.
Add the following section:
In locations outside of sleeping units and dwelling units in buildings that are not equipped with either a fire alarm system or a sprinkler monitoring system, carbon monoxide detection required by IFC Sections 915.1 through 915.2.3, as amended, shall be provided by carbon monoxide alarms complying with IFC Section 915.4 or carbon monoxide detection systems complying with IFC Section 915.5. In locations outside of sleeping units and dwelling units in buildings that are equipped with a fire alarm system or a sprinkler monitoring system, carbon monoxide detection required by IFC Sections 915.1 through 915.2.3, as amended, shall be provided by carbon monoxide detection systems complying with Section 915.5 electrically supervised by the fire alarm control unit.
Exception: One- and two-family dwellings constructed under the International Residential Code as amended.
Section 915.5.2 Locations.
Delete and insert the following:
System carbon monoxide detectors are required for each room containing a central fuel-burning appliance and shall be located within 25 feet of any fuel-burning appliance. This requirement supersedes the locations specified in NFPA 720.
Section 915.7 Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection and alarm systems.
Add the following sections:
CO alarms and detectors shall be installed and maintained in buildings with a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage or both, and contain a dwelling unit, and are regulated by the International Building Code (IBC), CO alarms, detectors and systems installed in buildings or occupancies that do not meet these criteria are considered non-required and shall comply with Section 915.7.5
915.7.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined for in Chapter 2.
CENTRAL FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCE ROOM CO (CARBON MONOXIDE)
CO ALARM
CO DETECTOR
FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCE
MULTIPLE-PURPOSE ALARM
MULTIPLE STATION ALARM
OWNER
PLUG-IN
SINGLE STATION ALARM TENANT
915.7.2 Standards.
Add the following sections:
CO alarms and detectors shall comply with the applicable provisions NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72 and NFPA 720, including standards referenced therein.
Wherever CO alarms and detectors are specified, multiple-purpose devices are permitted, provided they meet the requirements of all applicable NFPA standards, and:
1. The device is listed for use as a CO alarm/detector (e.g., UL 2034), and
2. Where other sensors are permitted and being utilized to satisfy other alarm/functionality provisions of adopted codes, the device is also listed for those operations, e.g.,
a. UL 217 for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms
b. UL 268 for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems
c. UL 864 for Control Units for Fire-Protective Signaling Systems
d. UL 1484 for Residential Gas Detectors
e. UL 1971 for Safety and Signaling Devices for Hearing Impaired
f. UL 2017 for General Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems
g. UL 2075 for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors
915.7.3 When required.
Add the following sections:
CO alarms and detectors shall be installed in dwelling units as specified in Section 915.7.4 in buildings identified in Section 915.7.4.1 and 915.7.4.2, and for which a building permit is issued after June 1, 2018 for any one or more of the following:
1. New building
2. Addition or relocation of a sleeping room
3. Interior remodel of a dwelling unit
4. Installation of a fuel-burning appliance
5. Change in owner or tenant of a dwelling unit via self-certification at tax transfer.
915.7.4 Installation.
Add the following sections:
Required CO alarms and detectors shall be installed in accordance with this Section.
915.7.4.1 Location.
Add the following sections:
CO alarms shall be installed in dwelling units in all the following locations:
1. Outside of every sleeping room within 15 ft. of the sleeping room
2. In a central location on every occupiable level, and
3. In a central location in every sleeping room that contains a fuel-burning appliance.
A single device is permitted to fulfill multiple criteria on a single level, provided it meets all of the applicable location requirements.
915.7.4.2 Central fuel burning appliance rooms.
Add the following sections:
Battery-powered or plug-in single- or multiple-station CO alarms may be installed in central fuel-burning appliance rooms in lieu of system detectors, and need not be monitored by a fire alarm system. Approved battery-only alarms shall comply with Section 1103.9.
Devices shall be installed within 25 feet of every fuel-burning appliance and initiate an alarm condition when activated. A single device is permitted to fulfill multiple location criteria in a single central fuel-burning appliance room.
915.7.4.3 Visual notification.
Add the following sections:
Where occupant visual notification is installed or accommodated in accordance with Sections 907.5.2.3.2 and 907.5.2.3.3, visual notification shall be similarly installed or accommodated for CO alarms and detectors.
SECTION 1008 MEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION
1008.3.3 Rooms and Spaces.
Add as a new number 6:
All rooms containing the building fire sprinkler and standpipe riser(s) and fire alarm control panel(s).
SECTION 1103 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
1103.9 Carbon monoxide alarms.
Delete and insert the following:
Effective upon adoption of this code by the authority having jurisdiction, existing I and R occupancies with approved battery-operated CO alarms shall replace such units upon activation of the unit end-of-life signal or in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation. Where approved, replacement and new CO alarms shall be UL 2034 listed battery-operated CO alarms provided with permanent integral 10-year Lithium batteries. Installation of new CO alarms in existing R occupancies where required by State of Illinois regulations shall comply with this requirement. Use of battery-operated CO alarms shall be subject to approval by the fire code official. Listed combination smoke/CO alarms that comply with these requirements shall be permitted.
SECTION 1205 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
1205.1 General.
Add the following exception:
1. Photovoltaic arrays shall have microinverters installed at each PV module. String inverters are prohibited as a method of installation.
1205.2 Access and pathways.
Add as an additional sentence:
Access points shall be located in areas that do not require the placement of ground ladders over windows or doors. Access points shall be located at load bearing walls where the access point does not conflict with overhead obstructions such as trees, limbs, wires, or signage.
1205.2.1.1 Pathways to ridges.
Delete and insert the following:
Not fewer than two 48-inch-wide (1219 mm) pathways on separate roof planes, from lowest roof edge to ridge, shall be provided on all buildings. Not fewer than one pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof. For each roof plane with a photovoltaic array, not fewer than one 48-inch-wide (1219 mm) pathway from lowest roof edge to ridge shall be provided on the same roof plane as the photovoltaic array, on an adjacent roof plane or straddling the same and adjacent roof planes.
1205.2.1.2 Setback at Ridge and valleys.
Delete and insert the following:
For photovoltaic array occupying 33 percent or less of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than 24 inches (609 mm) wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge and valleys. For photovoltaic array occupying more than 33 percent of the plan view total area, a setback of not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge and valleys.
1205.2.1.3 Alternative setbacks at ridges.
Delete and insert the following:
1. For photovoltaic arrays occupying 66 percent or less of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than 24 inches (609 mm) wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge.
2. For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than 66 percent of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge.
1205.2.2 Emergency escape and rescue openings.
Delete and insert the following:
Emergency escape and rescue openings. Panels and modules installed on Group R-3 buildings shall not be placed on the portion of a roof that is below an emergency escape and rescue opening. A pathway of not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) wide shall be provided to the emergency escape and rescue opening.
1205.3.1 Perimeter pathways.
Delete the exception.
1205.3.2 Interior pathways.
Insert the following:
5. A pathway shall be located over structurally supported members.
6. Center line axis pathways shall be provided in both axes of the roof. Center line axis pathways shall run on structurally supported members or over the next closest structurally supported member nearest to the centerlines of the roof.
1205.3.3 Smoke ventilation.
Insert the following:
1. Smoke control and heat removal systems shall be installed in accordance with Sections 909 and 910 for new buildings or retrofitted systems on existing buildings by provisions of the International Building Code.
Renumber “1” to “2”
Renumber “2” to “3”
Renumber “3” to “4”
Renumber “3.1” to “4.1”
Renumber “3.2” to 4.2”
1205.4 Ground-mounted photovoltaic panel systems.
Insert the following sentence:
Panel system shall not obstruct fire department access.
SECTION 1207 ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (ESS)
Add as an additional section:
1207.6.6 Thermal Runaway Detection System.
1207.6.6.1 When Required. A thermal runaway detection system shall be provided for lithium-ion battery storage systems with an energy capacity greater than 20 kWh.
Exception: Group R-3 & R-4 occupancies.
1207.6.6.2 Approvals. Devices designed to detect the thermal runaway of a lithium-ion cell containing a flammable or combustible liquid shall be listed in accordance with UL 2075, Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors.
1207.6.6.3 Performance. The thermal runaway detector shall activate upon detection of gas vapors produced by flammable or combustible liquid in a lithium-ion cell at the start of a thermal runaway event. Upon detection of a thermal runaway event the detection system shall shutdown the ESS rack releasing flammable or combustible gas vapors and transmit a supervisory fire alarm signal. Detection of a thermal runaway event shall activate the mechanical ventilation when it is provided as method of explosion control.
Thermal runaway detectors shall operate independently of the ESS Energy Storage Management System.
1207.6.6.4 Annunciation. The thermal runaway detector shall be capable of identifying the ESS rack where thermal runaway occurred.
SECTION 2311 REPAIR GARAGES
2311.4.4 Fire protection systems.
Add as an additional section:
In buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, pit and below grade work areas, the fire code official is authorized to require addition fire protection. Sprinkler systems in pits and below grade work areas shall be separately zoned and the control valve shall be located outside the pit or below grade area in the sprinkler room or as specified by the fire code official.
2311.4.5 Gas Detection System.
Add as an additional section:
Pits and below-grade work area shall be provided with a gas detection system that complies with Section 916 and Section 2311.8.9.1.
2311.4.6 Warning signs.
Add as an additional section:
Pits and below grade work areas shall be identified by lettering the adjacent floor space on one side of the opening with contrasting-colored letters at least 12 inches in height with the words: “CAUTION OPEN PIT”. Doors or openings leading to a below grade work area or pit shall be plainly marked with signage worded “CAUTION ENTERING OPEN PIT” in red letters at least 6 inches in height contrasted on a white background. Such signage shall be placed as it is easily recognized upon entrance.
2311.7.2 Gas detection system.
Delete and insert the following:
Repair garages used for repair of vehicles fueled by non-odorized gases, including, but not limited to, hydrogen and non-odorized LNG, shall be provided with a flammable gas detection system in accordance with IFC Sections 2311.7.2.1 through 2311.7.2.3, as amended. Emergency alarms shall be provided in accordance with Section 908.8.
2311.7.2.2 Operation.
Delete Item 1 and insert the following:
Initiation of distinct audible and visual alarm signals in the repair garage in accordance with Section 908.8. Signage required by Section 908.8 shall state “DO NOT ENTER WHEN LIGHT IS FLASHING - NON-ODORIZED FLAMMABLE GAS LEAK DETECTED.”
SECTION 3206 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
3206.7.9 Storage above doors.
Add the following section:
The clear height shall be maintained over all access doors. No racking components shall be located in the clear height over the door space.
Exceptions:
1. Rack structure provided for lateral bracing or stability and not designated as storage space.
2. A single 24 inch catwalk as permitted by IFC Section 3206.9.1, Exception 1
Chapter 80.
Revise all listed NFPA standards in IBC Chapter 35 and IFC Chapter 80 to include the latest edition available as of the effective date of the adoption of the 2021 IBC and IFC.
(Ord. 2086, passed 5-16-22)