14B-33-3314 Owner’s responsibility for fire protection.
The provisions of Section 3314 of IBC are not adopted. The following language is adopted as Section 3314:
"3314. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
3314.1 Program development and maintenance.
The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of a written plan establishing a fire prevention program at the project site applicable throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration or demolition work. The plan shall address the requirements of this chapter and other applicable portions of this code, the duties of staff, and staff training requirements. The plan shall be made available for review by the building official or fire code official upon request.
3314.2 Program superintendent.
The owner shall designate a person to be the fire prevention program superintendent who shall be responsible for the fire prevention program and ensure that it is carried out through completion of the project. The fire prevention program superintendent shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other provisions as necessary to secure the intent of this chapter. Where guard service is provided in accordance with NFPA 241, the superintendent shall be responsible for the guard service.
3314.3 Prefire plans.
The fire prevention program superintendent shall develop and maintain a prefire plan in cooperation with the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified of changes affecting the utilization of information contained in such prefire plans.
3314.4 Training.
Training of responsible personnel in the use of fire protection equipment shall be the responsibility of the fire prevention program superintendent. Records of training shall be kept and made a part of the written plan for the fire prevention program.
3314.5 Fire protection devices.
The fire prevention program superintendent shall determine that all fire protection equipment is maintained and serviced in accordance with this code. Fire protection equipment shall be inspected in accordance with the fire protection program.
3314.6 Hot work operations.
The fire prevention program superintendent shall be responsible for supervising the permit system for hot work operations in accordance with the Chicago Fire Prevention Code.
3314.7 Impairment of fire protection systems.
Impairments to any fire protection system in an existing building shall be in accordance with the Chicago Fire Prevention Code.
3314.7.1 Smoke detectors and smoke alarms.
Smoke detectors and smoke alarms located in an area where airborne construction dust is expected shall be covered to prevent exposure to dust or shall be temporarily removed. Smoke detectors and alarms that were removed shall be replaced upon conclusion of dust-producing work. Smoke detectors and smoke alarms that were covered shall be inspected and cleaned, as necessary, upon conclusion of dust-producing work.
3314.8 Temporary covering of fire protection devices.
Coverings placed on or over fire protection devices to protect them from damage during construction processes shall be immediately removed upon the completion of the construction processes in the room or area in which the devices are installed."