(A) Section 101 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of The City of Dixon, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(B) Section 102.7.1 is amended to read as follows:
102.7.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the stricter of the codes and standards shall apply, or as approved by the fire code official.
(C) Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The City of Dixon Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(D) Section 103.4 is added to read as follows:
103.4 Restriction of employees. An official or employee connected with the enforcement of this code, except whose only connection is that of a member of the board of appeals established under the provisions of section 111 of this code, shall not be engaged in, or directly or indirectly connected with, the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building, or the preparation of construction documents thereof, unless that person is the owner of the building; nor shall such officer or employee engage in any work that conflicts with official duties or with the interests of the department.
(E) Section 104.1.2 is added to read as follows:
104.1.2 Automatic Appeals. In any case where orders or approvals by the fire code official and Director of the Fire Prevention Bureau are not in full agreement, the matter shall be resolved in the following manner: The case shall be reviewed by the Fire Chief. If agreement cannot be reached, the matter shall be referred to the City Manager for review and decision. The decision of the City Manager may then be appealed to the Building Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 113.
(F) Section 105.5.12 is amended to read as follows:
105.5.12 Cutting and welding. When required by the fire code official, an operational permit is required to conduct cutting or welding operations within the jurisdiction.
(G) Section 105.5.34 is amended to read as follows:
105.5.34 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or commercial ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be complied with.
Exception: Recreational fires, as defined in City of Dixon open burning ordinance, which are located on private residential ground.
(H) Section 105.6.24 is deleted and replaced as follows:
105.6.24 Temporary membrane structures, canopies and tents. A construction permit is required to construct an air-supported temporary membrane structure and tent having an aggregate area in excess of 120 square feet. A construction permit is required to construct a canopy having an aggregate area in excess of 400 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. One day use in conjunction with residential uses unless the tent, canopy requires electrical permit and inspections due to use of electric equipment.
2. Tents used exclusively for private recreational purposes.
3. Tents or canopies used in conjunction with funeral services.
4. Tents open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
a. Individual tents shall have a maximum size of 400 square feet.
b. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet shall not exceed 700 square feet total.
c. Tents, canopies or membrane structures shall not be located within 20 feet of lot lines, buildings or other tents or membrane structures, parked vehicles or combustion engines unless approved by the fire code official.
(I) Section 109.3 is amended to read as follows:
109.3 Recordkeeping. A record of periodic inspections, tests, servicing and other operations and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, or a different period of time where specified in this code or referenced standards. Records shall be made available for inspection by the fire code official, and a copy of the records shall be provided to the fire code official on request. The fire code official is authorized to prescribe the form and format of such recordkeeping. The fire code official is authorized to require that certain required records be filed with the fire code official.
109.3.1 Records submittal. All required records are to be submitted to the fire code official through a process as prescribed by the fire code official.
(J) Section 109.7 is added to read as follows:
109.7 Debris as nuisance. Debris remaining at the scene of a fire after the site has been authorized for removal by the fire department shall constitute a nuisance. Property owner shall be notified of said nuisance and, if not rectified to standards established by City of Dixon Official, said debris shall be removed by the city or its duly authorized agent. Costs for removal shall become a lien against the property or other actions permitted by law.
(K) Section 112.4 is deleted and replaced as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties within the limits provided in state and local laws and punishable by a fine of not less than $150.00 and not more than $750.00 dollars. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(L) Section 307.2 is amended to read as follows:
307.2 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.5 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land on which the fire is to be kindled.
(M) Section 307.4.1 is deleted.
(N) Section 307.4.4 is added to read as follows:
307.4.4 Materials for Recreational Fires. Fuel for all recreational fires shall consist only of seasoned dry firewood and other material approved by the fire code official. The fire shall be ignited with a small quantity of paper. The fire shall not be utilized for waste disposal purposes, and the fuel shall be chosen to minimize the generation of air contaminants.
(O) Section 307.5 is amended to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, recreational fires and use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
(P) Section 308.1.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern or any other airborne flame producing device.
(Q) Section 308.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
308.4.1 Group R-2 dormitories. Candles, incense and similar open-flame-producing items shall not be allowed in Group R-2 dormitory occupancies.
(R) Section 313.2 is amended to read as follows:
313.2 Group R occupancies. Vehicles shall not be stored within Group R buildings.
Exception: Areas of Group R buildings designed in accordance with 2021 IBC, or applicable code at the time of construction, for vehicle storage.
(S) Section 505.3 is added to read as follows:
505.3 Strip Malls. When a strip mall has multiple tenant spaces and a dedicated sprinkler control/fire alarm room, each alarm room shall have its own street address.
(T) Section 506.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
506.1.2 Key boxes for fire service elevator keys. Key boxes provided for fire service elevator keys shall comply with Section 506.1 and all of the following:
1. The key box shall be compatible with an existing rapid entry key box system in use in the jurisdiction and approved by the fire code official.
(U) Section 506.3 is added to read as follows:
506.3 Visual Alarm Device. In occupancies with a fire alarm system and/or a sprinkler system, a Visual Alarm Device shall be required by the key box to aid in key location. Said Visual Alarm Device shall be red in color.
(V) Section 507.5.1.2 is added to read as follows:
507.5.1.2 Private Fire Hydrants. Where a private fire hydrant water supply is provided from a building or structure, a room constructed in accordance with 2021 IBC shall be provided with a minimum fire separation of 2 hours and structurally capable to resist early collapse. Provided rooms shall be accessible from no less than one exterior door and heated to a minimum of 50 degrees Fahrenheit in accordance with 2021 International Mechanical Code.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings provided throughout with an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system shall provide a room with a minimum fire separation of 1 hour.
2. Separate building or structure provided for the sole purpose of private fire water service constructed in accordance with this code, 2021 International Building Code, and referenced NFPA standards
(W) Section 507.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
507.5.3 Private fire service mains and water tanks. Private fire service mains and water tanks shall be periodically inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 at the following intervals:
1. Private fire hydrants of all types: Inspection annually and after each operation; flow test and maintenance annually.
2. Fire service main piping: Inspection of exposed, annually; flow test every 5 years.
3. Fire service main piping strainers: Inspection and maintenance after each use. Records of inspections, testing and maintenance shall be maintained and a copy submitted to the City of Dixon Fire Department in accordance with section 109.3.1.
(X) Section 901.2.2 is added to read as follows:
901.2.2 Fire Alarm Installation Personnel Qualifications. Manual fire alarm, automatic fire detection systems, and emergency communication systems installation personnel shall be certified to a NICET Fire Alarm level II or higher, or IMSA Interior Fire Alarm level II. A trainee to trainer ratio of 2:1 is allowed. Qualified installer shall be on site during all fire alarm installation activities.
(Y) Section 901.4.8 is added to read as follows:
901.4.8 Fire and Life Safety Protection Systems Labels, Tags, and Information Plates: All required identification labels, tags, and information plates for fire and life safety protection systems shall be approved and constructed of material designed to resist weathering or loss of required information due to environmental exposures. All required labels on control valves and system deactivation switches shall be reflective with lettering contrasting to the background.
(Z) Section 901.6.3.2 is added to read as follows:
901.6.3.2 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Records submittal. All required service and maintenance records are to be submitted to the fire code official through a submittal process as prescribed by the fire code official.
(AA) Section 901.6.4 is added to read as follows:
901.6.4 Fire Alarm Service Personnel Qualifications. Manual fire alarm, automatic fire detection systems, and emergency communication systems inspection, testing, and maintenance personnel shall be certified in NICET Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems, IMSA Interior Fire Alarm level I, or specialized training from the fire alarm system manufacturer. A trainee to trainer ratio of 2:1 is allowed. Qualified personnel shall be on site during all fire alarm inspection, testing, and maintenance activities.
(BB) Section 901.6.5 is added to read as follows:
901.6.5 Fire Sprinkler Suppression System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Personnel Qualifications. Annual Fire sprinkler suppression system inspection, testing, and maintenance personnel shall be NICET III certified or completed a trade journeyman course. A trainee to trainer ratio of 2:1 is allowed. Qualified personnel shall be on site during all sprinkler suppression system inspection, testing, and maintenance activities.
(CC) Section 901.6.6 is added to read as follows:
901.6.6 Evidence of Qualification. Life safety and fire protections installation and service personnel must keep on their person evidence of qualifications while performing their duties. Evidence of qualification must be presented at the request of the fire code official.
1. If evidence of qualification cannot be produced when requested by the fire code official, the fire code official may issue a stop work order, issue fines, and require corrective action by the responsible contractor or property owner.
(DD) Section 903.2.4.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.4.2 New and existing Group F-1 distilled spirits. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a building or structure with a Group F-1 fire area used for the manufacture of distilled spirits.
(EE) Section 903.2.9.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.3 New and existing Group S-1 distilled spirits or wine. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a building or structure with a Group S-1 fire area used for the bulk storage of distilled spirits or wine.
(FF) Section 903.2.10 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages where any of the following conditions exist:
Items 1 through 3, no changes. New item 4 as follows:
4. Any new parking garages with electric vehicle charging stations.
(GG) Section 903.2.10.3 is added to read as follows:
903.2.10.3 Parking Garages. New sprinkler systems installed in any parking garage shall be designed to a minimum hazard classification of Ordinary Hazard 2.
(HH) Section 903.2.11.1 item 3 is added to read as follows:
Section 903.2.11.1 Stories without openings.
3. An interior stairway that conforms to requirements of section 1005 with a fire separation assembly enclosure of not less than 1 hour, which has a door directly to the exterior and the stairway does not connect more than 2 stories. The basement or windowless story floor level shall be 15 feet (4572 mm) or less vertically from the exterior door threshold level and door threshold shall be within 10 feet (3048 mm) of grade. Interior stair doors or openings shall be provided in each 50 linear feet (15,240 mm) or fraction thereof on at least one side of the basement or windowless story.
(II) Section 903.3.8.4 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.8.4 Supervision. Control valves shall not be installed between the water supply and sprinklers unless the valves are of an approved indicating type that are supervised and secured in the open position.
(JJ) Section 903.4.2.1 is added to read as follows:
903.4.2.1 Strip Malls. Strip malls shall provide individual tenant space notification to comply with IFC 907.1
(KK) Section 907.1.2.1 is added to read as follows:
907.1.2.1 Qualifications. Shop drawings for fire alarm systems shall be prepared by one of the following:
1. An Illinois licensed professional engineer with formal training in fire alarm layout/design.
2. A holder of a valid NICET level III or higher certification in fire alarm system layout, who is either employed by or hired by the fire alarm installation contractor.
(LL) Section 907.1.4 is added to read as follows:
907.1.4 Strip Malls. Fire alarm systems shall be capable of identifying a fire alarm device activation or waterflow device activation in each tenant space. An audio/ visual device shall be provided at the front entrance to each tenant space to identify the location of an activated device(s).
(MM) Section 907.1.5 is added to read as follows:
907.1.5 Visual Alarm Device. In occupancies with a fire alarm system and/or sprinkler system, a visual alarm device shall be required by the key box to aid in key location. Said visual alarm device shall be red in color.
(NN) Section 907.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.4 Group F. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group F occupancies where any of the following conditions exist:
1. The Group F occupancy is two or more stories in height with a combined fire area of 12,000 square feet or greater.
2. The Group F occupancy has an occupant load of 100 or more above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
3. The Group F occupancy has a combined occupant load of 300 or more.
4. The Group F occupancy is 12,000 square feet or greater and is occupied by more than one tenant.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
(OO) Section 907.2.9. is amended to read as follows:
907.2.9. Group R-2 and R-4. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-2 and R-4 occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.9.1 through 907.2.9.4.2
(PP) Section 907.2.9.4.1 is added to read as follows:
907.2.9.4 Group R-4. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-4 occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.9.4.1 through 907.2.9.4.2.
(QQ) Section 907.2.9.4.1 is added to read as follows:
907.2.9.4.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R-4 occupancies.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height where all individual sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces to those units are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 1-hour fire partitions and each individual sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where all of the following conditions are met:
2.1. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2.2. The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2.3. A minimum of one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location.
(RR) Section 907.2.9.4.2 is added to read as follows:
907.2.9.4.2 Automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed throughout all interior corridors serving sleeping units.
Exception: An automatic smoke detection system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving sleeping units and where each sleeping unit has a means of egress door opening directly to an exit or to an exterior exit access that leads directly to an exit.
(SS) Section 907.2.10 is deleted and replaced to read as follows:
907.2.10 Group S. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group S occupancies where any of the following conditions exist:
1. The Group S occupancy is two or more stories in height.
2. The Group S occupancy has an occupant load of 100 or more above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
3. The Group S occupancy has a combined occupant load of 300 or more.
4. The Group S occupancy is 12,000 square feet or greater and is occupied by more than one tenant.
Exceptions:
1. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
2. Visible notification appliances are not required within individual storage units under 1,000 square feet. (TT) Section 907.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
907.6.3 Initiating Device Identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate.
Exceptions:
1. Fire alarm systems that only include fire alarm boxes, waterflow initiating devices, and not more than 10 additional alarm-initiating devices.
2. Special initiating devices that do not support individual device identification.
3. Fire alarm systems or devices that are replacing existing equipment.
(UU) Section 907.6.3.2 is added to read as follows:
907.6.3.2 Separation of Fire Alarm and Security Alarm. The buildings fire alarm system shall be a separate system from the buildings security/burglar alarm system.
(VV) Section 907.6.4.3 is added to read as follows:
907.6.4.3 Zones in Strip Malls. In strip malls, a separate zone by tenant spaces shall be provided for each of the following types of alarm-initiating devices where provided:
1. Smoke Detectors
2. Sprinkler waterflow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire protection systems.
(WW) Section 907.6.4.4 is added to read as follows:
907.6.4.4 Strip Malls. Fire alarm systems shall be capable of identifying a fire alarm device activation or waterflow device activation in each tenant space. An audio/visual device shall be provided at the front entrance to each tenant space to identify the location of an activated device(s).
(XX) Section 912.3 is deleted and replaced to read as follows:
912.3 Fire Department Connections. On new construction or an existing occupancy where an automatic sprinkler system is being installed, fire department connections for automatic sprinkler systems shall consist of a 5-inch Stortz connection.
(YY) Section 912.6 is deleted and replaced to read as follows:
912.6 Backflow protection. A water supply serving a fire suppression system shall be protected against backflow with a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow device and comply with the requirements of Illinois Plumbing Code.
(ZZ) Section 915.7 is added to read as follows:
915.7 Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Systems. Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Systems shall be interconnected in the occupancy's fire alarm system if one exists and shall comply with Section 915.1.1.
(AAA) Section 1103.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 1103.5.2, existing building of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed as established by a compliance plan submitted by the property owner and approved by the fire code official.
(BBB) Section 1103.7.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
1103.7.5.2 Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in existing Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses.
Exception:
1. Buildings less than two stories in height where all sleeping units, attics and crawl spaces are separated by 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction and each sleeping unit has direct access to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
3. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box is installed and an approved location.
(CCC) Section 1103.7.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
1103.7.5.1 Group R-1 hotel and motel manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in existing Group R-1 hotels and motels more than one story above or below the level of exit discharge or with more than 16 sleeping units.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in buildings less than two stories in height where all sleeping units, attics and crawl spaces are separated by1-hour fire resistance-rated construction and each sleeping unit has direct access to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. A manual fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than three stories in height with not more than 20 sleeping units and equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where the following conditions are met:
3.1. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
3.2. The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
3.3. Not less than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location.
(DDD) Section 1103.7.5.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
1103.7.5.2.1 Group R-1 and R-3 boarding and rooming house automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in existing Group R-1 and R-3 boarding and rooming houses throughout all interior corridors serving sleeping units not equipped with an approved, supervised sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.
Exception: Buildings equipped with single- station smoke alarms meeting or exceeding the requirements of Section 907.2.11.1 and where the fire alarm system includes not less than one manual fire alarm box per floor arranged to initiate the alarm.
(EEE) Section 3305.5.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
3305.5.2.1 Duties. The sole duty of fire watch personnel shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire. The combination of fire watch duties and site security duties is acceptable.
(FFF) Section 5601.2.2 is deleted and replaced to read as follows:
5601.2.2 Sale and Retail display. Persons may construct a retail display to offer for sale consumer fireworks (1.4G). Persons offering for sale consumer fireworks (1.4G) must obtain proper permitting from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and have the site inspected by Fire Code Official prior to start of sales. Proof of documentation from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, insurance, an inventory list of products to be sold, and the presence of needed extinguishers will be reviewed by the Fire Code Offical.
(GGG) Section 5601.2.2.1 is added to read as follows:
5601.2.2.1 Sale and Retail Display Restriction. Persons shall not construct a retail display nor offer for sale explosives, explosive materials, or professional display fireworks (1.3G).
(HHH) Section 5608.1 is amended to read as follows:
5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before an audience, and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical, and group entertainments productions shall comply with Section 5608.2 through 5608.10, NFPA 1123 and 1126, and all governing federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. (Ord. 2990, 2-1-2016; amd. Ord. 3343. 4-3-2023; Ord. 3368, 8-21-2023)