14B-9-916 Gas detection systems.
The provisions of Section 916 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1.   Revise Section 916.2 to read:
"916.2 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in the Chicago Fire Prevention Code."
2.   Revise Section 916.4 to read:
"916.4 Power connections.
Gas detection systems shall be permanently connected to the building electrical power supply."
3.   Revise Section 916.5 by replacing "an approved" with "a central."
4.   Revise Section 916.6 by deleting "approved."
5.   Revise items 2 and 3 of Section 916.7 to read:
"2.   For toxic gases that are not HPM, sample analysis shall be performed at intervals not exceeding 5 minutes in accordance with the Chicago Fire Prevention Code.
3.   Where a less frequent or delayed sampling interval is approved by the fire code official."
6.   Revise Section 916.10 to read:
"916.10 Fire alarm system connections.
Gas sensors and gas detection systems shall not be connected to fire alarm systems unless approved by the fire code official and connected in accordance with the fire alarm equipment manufacturer’s instructions."
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 37)