A. Appendices: The appendices of the International Fire Code herein adopted by the Village are mandatory requirements, considered as part of each standard, and not advisory information.
B. Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the International Fire Code, 2018 edition:
SECTION 101
ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL
101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Village of Elk Grove Village, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
101.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.2.1 Appendices. The appendixes are to be considered "shall" requirements, not "should" information.
101.5.1 is added to read as follows:
101.5.1 Conflicting Code Information. In the event this code or any portion thereof shall be in conflict with another code or portion thereof on the same subject matter the more stringent code shall apply.
101.6 is added to read as follows:
101.6 NFPA Appendixes: The appendixes of all NFPA standards are to be considered as part of each standard and are considered "shall" requirements, not "should" information.
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
102.3 is amended to read as follows:
102.3 Change of use or occupancy. A change of use or occupancy shall not be made to any building or tenant space without approval of the Fire Code Official. The Fire Code Official shall certify that such building or tenant space meets the provisions of law governing building construction for the proposed new use or occupancy. The building is required to comply with the fire protection requirements of this code.
SECTION 104
GENERAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
104.6.5 is added to read as follows:
104.6.5 Written request for records. Any person wanting records from the Inspectional Services Division must submit in writing on the Village of Elk Grove Village Written Request for Records form. (Appendix E)
SECTION 105
PERMITS
105.3.6 is amended to read as follows:
105.3.6 Compliance With Code: All work performed under a permit issued shall conform to the approved application and plans and any approved amendments thereto. It shall be unlawful for any owner, agent, architect, structural engineer, contractor, or builder engaged in erecting, altering, or repairing any structure or appurtenance thereof to make any departure from the drawing or plans as approved by the code official. Any of the requirements in this ordinance shall render the same void.
The Village of Elk Grove Village reserves the rights to send out any plan reviews to a third party agency because of the level of difficulty or availability of personal to perform the review. The third party agency shall invoice the permit holder directly for the services rendered.
105.3.6.1 is added to read as follows:
105.3.6.1 Compliance: No building or structure shall be constructed or occupied if said building or structure is not in compliance with this ordinance. An occupancy permit shall be issued by the Village of Elk Grove Village Community Development Department prior to occupancy when it is determined the building or structure has been constructed in compliance with this ordinance.
105.3.9 is added to read as follows:
105.3.9 Certificate of occupancy. The Code Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy only if, after inspection, he/she finds that such building or tenant space complies with the provisions of this Ordinance and all other Ordinances of the Village of Elk Grove Village, and that said building or tenant space has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and documents filed in support of the Application for Building Permit relating to said building or tenant space. Such Certificate shall show the permitted use for the building or tenant space.
In accordance with Attachment B (Fees), all outstanding fees shall be paid in full, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Code Official.
105.4.4 is amended to read as follows:
105.4.4 Approved documents. Construction documents approved by the Fire Code Official are approved with the intent that such construction documents comply in all respects with this code. Review and approval by the Fire Code Official shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of compliance with this code. Approval or disapproval shall be addressed in letter form and forwarded to the Village of Elk Grove Village Community Development Department, stating reason(s) for disapproval or all requirements to be met prior to occupancy.
SECTION 107
INSPECTIONS
107.5 is added to read as follows:
107.5 Inspection and Enforcement process: In its efforts to ensure that fire protection safety for its residents and businesses of the Village of Elk Grove Village, the Inspectional Services Division shall inspect all buildings in the Village for compliance with the fire safety codes of the Village on a regular basis. The Division S.O.P. shall establish the process by which the Division shall inspect and issue citations for failure to comply with the Village fire safety codes.
SECTION 109
BOARD OF APPEALS
109.1 is amended to read as follows:
109.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to this code and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be the board of trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the code official.
SECTION 110
VIOLATIONS
110.3 is amended to read as follows:
110.3 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 code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation, punishable by a fine of not less than fifty ($50.00) dollars nor more than five ($500.00) hundred dollars, plus all legal fees and all costs caused by enforcement. Such fees and costs shall include, but not limited to, staff costs of inspection or re-inspection, legal fees, and staff cost of enforcement. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
SECTION 111
UNSAFE BUILDINGS
111.5 is added to read as follows:
111.5 Fire watch. Where conditions exist that are deemed hazardous to life and property by the code official, a fire watch shall be implemented. The code official shall determine the number of personnel required and the duration necessary for the fire watch. A fee of $75.00 per hour for each Village of Elk Grove Village personnel assigned to the fire watch shall be charged. Conditions that may require a fire watch shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Newly constructed building opened for occupancy prior to completion of the fire safety equipment and supervision;
B. Building in which the fire safety equipment and supervision is placed out-of-service and will not be restored within two (2) hours;
C. Building with an occupancy load greater than the posted numbers;
D. Special programs or vents where there will be space for standing room over the seating area and the exits will handle both seated and standing people; and
E. Situations where the fire-load is greater than the normal day-to-day operation.
SECTION 112
STOP WORK ORDER
112.4 is amended to read as follows:
112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than fifty ($50.00) dollars or more than five ($500.00) hundred dollars.
SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Board of Trustees is added to read as follows:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The corporate authorities of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
Building is added to read as follows:
BUILDING: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use of occupancy.
Building Code is added to read as follows:
BUILDING CODE: The Building Code and its amendments as adopted by the Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
Certificate of Use and Occupancy is added to read as follows:
CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY. The certificate issued by the Code Official which, permits the use of a building or tenant space in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and which certifies compliance with the provisions of law for the use and occupancy of the building or tenant space in its several parts together with any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.
Change of Occupancy is amended to read as follows:
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. The change in purpose for which a building or part thereof is used or intended to be used including a change in tenants or tenant space.
Change of Use is added to read as follows:
CHANGE OF USE. An alteration by change of use in a building or tenant space heretofore existing to a new use group which imposes other special provisions of law governing building construction, equipment or means of egress.
Code Official is added to read as follows:
CODE OFFICIAL: The designated Fire Marshal of the Village of Elk Grove Village and or his/her subordinates.
Fire Watch is amended to read as follows:
FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified Village of Elk Grove Village Fire Department personnel, for the purpose of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, and raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department.
SECTION 307
OPEN BURNING AND RECREATIONAL FIRES
307.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause said fire to spread to within 50 feet of a structure or combustible material shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Bonfires shall not exceed 4 feet in diameter and/or 16 square feet. Bonfires may only contain cut, natural wood.
307.4.2 is amended to read as follows:
307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Recreation fires shall be contained in a manufactured, outdoor fireplace/pit. Containers for recreational fires shall be no greater than 30 inches in diameter and/or 6.25 square feet. Recreation fires may only contain cut, natural wood that will fit within the confines of the container.
SECTION 308
OPEN FLAMES
308.1.4 is amended to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devices: Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic Sprinkler system.
3. LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2 ½ pounds [nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity].
4. When an open-flame cooking device is attended by an adult and a minimum 10 lb. dry chemical (class B or class ABC) fire extinguisher is located within ten (10) feet of the cooking device.
5. When an LP-gas fueled cooking device is attended by an adult and a Minimum 10 lb. dry chemical (class B or class ABC) fire extinguisher is located within ten (10) feet of the cooking device.
SECTION 309
POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT
309.5 is amended to read as follows:
309.5 Fire extinguishers. Battery charging areas shall be provided with a fire extinguisher complying with section 906 having a 4A60BC rating within 20 feet of the battery charger.
SECTION 311
VACANT PREMISES
311.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
311.2.2 Fire Protection. Fire alarm, fire pumps, sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times.
Exception 1 & 2 is deleted.
311.2.4 is added to read as follows:
311.2.4 Fire Protection Up Grades: Any building that is vacant more that 30 days or were change of use and/or occupancy occurs shall comply with this ordinance before any use of occupancy will be granted. All requirements shall comply with section 907.2.
SECTION 312
VEHICLE IMPACT PROTECTION
312.4 is added to read as follows:
312.4 Gas Meter Protection: Where deemed necessary by the Fire Code Official, guards shall be installed around gas meters to provide protection against vehicular damage.
SECTION 404
FIRE SAFETY AND EVACUATION PLANS
404.2 is amended to read as follows:
404.2 Where required. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall be prepared and maintained for all occupancies and buildings as required by the code official.
SECTION 503
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
503.1 is amended to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with sections 503.1.1- 503.1.3. The Fire Code Official shall require and designate public and private fire lanes as deemed necessary for effective and efficient operation of fire apparatus.
Exception 1 to 503.1.1 is deleted.
503.1.1.1 is added to read:
503.1.1.1 Public/Private access for fire apparatus. Public or private access, for all occupancy classification with the exception of R-3 shall be provided for fire apparatus when the building is three stories or higher. Fire lane access for an aerial ladder and/or mechanically elevated mechanism shall be required to cover three-quarters of all exterior building walls.
503.2.1 is amended to read:
503.2.1 Dimensions. The minimum width of fire lanes shall be 20 feet and an inside radius of 45 feet shall be provided to accommodate vehicles when turning. The fire lanes shall be placed 25 feet from the building to the edge of the fire lane or 35 feet to the center of the fire lane to the building. Public parking areas used as fire lanes shall have 25 feet to the rear of parking spaces to the building and 24 feet of open area to the rear of the parking spaces. Fire lanes shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet. The road shall be constructed with the capability to handle 80,000 pounds (weight of fire apparatus).
503.2.4 is amended to read:
503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius for a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the Fire Code Official. Fire lane turn around shall have an inside radius of 45 feet and shall have a driving area width of 27 feet in order to accommodate vehicles.
503.2.5 is amended to read as follows:
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead end fire apparatus access roads in access of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. All cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum diameter of 90 feet if parking is allowed
503.3.1 is added to read as follows:
503.3.1 Fire Lanes. All fire lanes shall be posted with the appropriate signage.
SECTION 505
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
505.1 is amended to read as follows:
505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings and tenant spaces shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Addresses on glass shall be white. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Exterior numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high. Interior tenant spaces shall be a minimum 4-inch high numbers. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
SECTION 506
KEY BOXES
506.1 is amended to read as follows:
506.1 When required. All newly constructed buildings or tenant spaces are required to install an approved key box in an accessible location approved by the code official and shall contain keys and other items necessary to provide the fire department access to the building at locked points of ingress and egress whether on the interior or exterior of such building, to include building systems, controls and devices, such as but not limited to: Fire alarm systems, automatic fire sprinkler systems, elevator controls, electrical rooms and mechanical rooms.
Exception: Key boxes are not required for single-family detached dwellings, unless equipped with a fire sprinkler system.
506.1.2 is added to read as follows:
506.1.2 Type of key box. The type of key box approved for use by the Village of Elk Grove Village is the Knox box brand key vault/rapid entry system. The Village of Elk Grove Village shall be in complete control of key box and rapid entry system authorization and operation. The Village of Elk Grove Village shall not be required to purchase or sell any key box or rapid entry system products. The size of the required Knox box will be based upon the number of keys to be secured in the box and will be at the discretion of the Fire Code Official.
506.1.3 is added to read as follows:
506.1.3 Location and number: Knox box location. The installation location of the Knox box shall be approved by the Fire Code Official. The Knox box shall be mounted at the height of 5 (five) feet above the finished floor. The total number of Knox Boxes required shall be determined by the Code Official.
506.1.4 is added to read as follows:
506.1.4 Outside Strobe. A weatherproof clear outside strobe shall be installed over the Knox box. All outside strobes shall be 75 candela minimum.
506.3 is added to read as follows:
506.3 Electric shunt switch. An electric Knox shunt/shut off switch shall be required in buildings of all use groups with multiple electric panel rooms and/or buildings having an 800 ampere service or greater.
a.) Switch will be mounted next to main Knox, box or at a location specified by the Fire Code Official.
b.) Switch should be mounted at a height of 5 (five) feet from the finished floor.
SECTION 507
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
507.2.3 is added to read as follows:
507.2.3 Fire Hydrant Water Supply. The fire hydrants shall be on a domestic water system. The fire hydrant water supply shall be separate from the fire protection system water supply.
507.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where required. Fire hydrants shall be located along a fire apparatus access road so that no portion of a building or facility will be more than 300 feet from any hydrant. Additional hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the code official. Delete exemptions #1 & 2.
507.5.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
507.5.1. Hydrant for standpipe systems. Hydrants shall be located within 50 feet to any fire department sprinkler or standpipe connection as determined by the code official. Delete exemption
507.5.1.2 is added to read as follows:
507.5.1.2 Fire department connections. Hydrants shall be located within 50 feet to any fire department sprinkler or standpipe connection as determined by the code official.
507.5.7 is added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire hydrant installation. Fire hydrants shall be installed so that:
1. Access: Access to fire hydrants shall be by any approved roadway as specified by this code.
2. Distance to Roadways: Hydrants shall be located approximately ten (10) feet from all weather roadways.
3. Pumper Outlet Direction: Each hydrant shall have the pumper (steamer) connection facing the primary roadway and shall be accessible so that a connection can be made between the hydrant and the apparatus located in the street with twenty (20) feet of suction hose.
4. Hydrant Outlet Location: Fire hydrant outlets shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) inches and no more than thirty-six (36) inches above the finished grade.
5. Hydrant Type: Fire hydrants used in conjunction with water supplies shall be of a type acceptable to the Village of Elk Grove Village.
SECTION 508
FIRE COMMAND CENTER
508.1.7 is added to read as follows:
508.1.7 Mall Fire Command Station: A fire command station for fire department operations shall be provided in a location approved by the fire department. The fire command station shall contain: the voice/alarm signaling system controls; the fire department communication system controls; the automatic fire detection and alarm system annunciator panels; an annunciator that visually indicates the floor location of the elevators and weather they are in operational; status indicators and controls air handling systems; sprinkler valve and water flow detector display panels; and a public telephone system.
SECTION 509
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS
509.3 is added to read as follows:
509.3 Access to fire equipment: In multiple single-family dwellings where there is no common area, fire alarm panels and sprinkler system valves shall be located in a room accessible only to Village Fire Department personnel from the exterior of the building. The fire department shall have access at any time to such equipment without entering an individual dwelling unit.
509.4 is added to read as follows:
509.4 Fire pump rooms: Access to the fire pump room shall be on the main level of discharge, and accessible from the exterior and interior of the building.
SECTION 511
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
511.1 is added to read as follows:
511.1 Emergency notification. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner and/or manager to provide current contact persons and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in case of an emergency involving their property and/or building.
SECTION 606
ELEVATOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND FIRE SERVICE KEYS
606.1.1 is added to read as follows:
606.1.1 Automatic elevators for fire department use. One elevator to be installed in all new buildings shall be sized for stretcher use by the fire department. Minimum size to be 4000 pounds with a clear inside dimension of 7' wide x 4'3" deep with a 42" side slide door.
606.9 is added to read as follows:
606.9 Elevator phone. All required emergency elevator phones shall directly dial the Village of Elk Grove Village's Communications Center via the phone number designated by the code official.
SECTION 607
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS
607.5 is added to read as follows:
607.5 Hood system suppression. All hood and duct extinguishing systems shall comply with the U.L. Standard # 300 and be supervised by the buildings fire alarm system.
SECTION 806
NATURAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
806.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
806.1.1 Restricted occupancies. Natural cut trees shall be prohibited in groups, A, B, E, I, M, R-1, R-2 and R-4. Exception is deleted.
SECTION 807
DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND ARTIFICIAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
Exceptions 1 and 2 to 807.5.2.1 are deleted.
Exceptions 1 and 2 to 807.5.5.1 are deleted.
SECTION 901
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS - GENERAL
901.2.2 is added to read as follows:
901.2.2 Fire Alarm Installers. The Illinois Department of Regulation has the following requirements for alarm system installers:
1. Private alarm contractor's license, issued by the Department of Professional Regulation, is required for an individual to be able to install, repair or modify fire alarm systems.
2. It is important to note the requirements allow an exemption from obtaining a "Private Alarm Contractor's License if the fire alarm system work is performed by a "Licensed Electrical Contractor".
901.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
901.6.3 Records. All contractors who preform inspections, testing, and/or maintenance required by referenced standards of the International Fire Code shall submit the records of said inspections, test, and/or maintenance to the Village in such form and such method approved by the Fire Code Official. The owner of the subject property being inspected or tested shall be additionally responsible for its contactor who performs the test or inspections to submit same to the Village in such form and such method approved by the Fire Code Official.
901.9.1 is added to read as follows:
901.9.1 Materials and contents information. Construction documents for fire protection systems permit shall include information on the contents, the occupancy, the location and arrangement of the structure, and the contents involved, the exposure to any hazard, the extent of the system coverage, the suppression system design criteria, the supply and extinguishing agents, the location of any standpipes, and the location and method an operation of any detection and alarm devices.
901.11 is added to read as follows:
901.11 Rooms containing fire protection control equipment. Rooms containing fire protection control equipment shall be provided with direct access from the exterior or interior of the building. All new and existing entrance doors shall bear a sign on the exterior of the door with four inch (4") high letters indicating "FACP", "Sprinkler Room", "Fire Pump". Additional signage may be required in cases where the riser serves more than one (1) tenant. New and existing rooms shall contain emergency lighting. Rooms designated as FACP, Sprinkler Rooms, or Fire Pump Rooms shall not be used for any other purpose.
SECTION 902
DEFINITIONS
Total Area is added to read as follows:
TOTAL AREA. For purposes of calculating total square feet and fire areas, the total floor area includes mezzanines and basements contained within the surrounding exterior walls of the building on all floors and levels, which are added together. The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building including roof overhangs, extensions, and all enclosed extensions, which are also added to the calculation. Areas of a building not provided with surrounding walls shall be included within the building area if such areas are included within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. Interior walls, including fire walls, and party walls, shall not be considered as walls which divide a structure into two or more separate buildings, but a structure containing such interior walls shall be considered as one building for the purpose of this section.
SECTION 903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
903.2.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group A-1 occupancies.
903.2.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.2 Group A-2: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group A-2 occupancies.
903.2.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group A-3 occupancies.
903.2.1.4 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group A-4 occupancies.
903.2.1.5 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.5 Group A-5: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group A-5 occupancies.
903.2.1.8 is added to read as follows:
903.2.1.8 All Group A Occupancies: Quick response sprinklers shall be provided throughout all Group A occupancies.
903.2.2.1 is added to read as follows:
903.2.2.1 Group B: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group B occupancies.
903.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group E occupancies.
903.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F-1: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F-1 occupancies. Provide all spec warehouse buildings with a ceiling roof height of 25 feet or greater to be protected with an ESFR fire sprinkler system or a hydraulically calculated system for a class IV commodities with rack storage calculated to the greatest storage height.
903.2.5 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.5 Group H: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group H occupancies.
903.2.5.1 is deleted.
903.2.5.2 is deleted.
Table 903.2.5.2 is deleted.
903.2.5.3 is deleted.
903.2.6 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.6 Group I: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group I occupancies, INCLUDING ALL: Group homes, half-way houses, residential board and care facilities, congregate care facilities, assisted living facilities, alcohol and drug centers and social rehabilitation facilities, regardless of the number of persons occupying such buildings.
903.2.7 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.7Group M: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group M occupancies.
903.2.7.1 is deleted.
903.2.8 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group R occupancies.
903.2.9 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S-1: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group S-1 occupancies.
903.2.9.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all repair garage occupancies.
903.2.9.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Bulk Storage of Tires buildings.
903.2.10 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings classified as a parking garage.
903.2.10.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used for storage of commercial trucks, trailers, transport container units or buses.
903.2.11 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11 Group U: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group U occupancies.
903.2.11.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.1 Stories and basements without openings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed without openings.
903.2.11.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.1.2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story, the story shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
903.2.11.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.1.3 Basements. All basements shall be equipped throughout with and approved automatic sprinkler system.
903.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.1 Standards: Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with sections 903.3.1.1 through 903.3.1.3. All sprinkler piping material is to be approved metallic piping. Plastic pipe is not allowed for sprinkler pipe material except for an R-3 use group
903.3.1.1.1 is deleted.
903.3.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including three stories in height shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13R. An addressable fire alarm system shall be installed as required by the Village of Elk Grove Village
903.3.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler systems: Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses in accordance with NFPA 13D.
903.3.1.3.1 is added to read as follows:
903.3.1.3.1 NFPA 13D Sprinkler systems requirements: Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in all attached garages.
903.3.5 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing code and the Illinois Plumbing Code.
903.3.5.3 is added to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Safety factor. Hydraulically calculated sprinkler systems shall maintain a minimum of 10% or five (5) pounds per square inch cushion (whichever is greater) between the seasonal low water supply and the total sprinkler demand. The total sprinkler demand shall include the sprinkler demand and the hose stream demand. The flow data used in these calculations shall be no more than one year old.
903.3.5.4 is added to read as follows:
903.3.5.4 Riser Access. All new sprinkler risers and associated equipment shall be located in a separate room with a minimum of one (1) hour construction.
903.3.5.4.1 is added to read as follows:
903.3.5.4.1 Multi tenant occupancy. When an automatic fire 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 space and as indicated in Section 903.4. The strobe light shall activate upon water flow and/or fire alarm activation within the individual unit.
903.3.7 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.7 Fire department connections. The location of the fire department connection shall be on the street side of the building or in a method approved by the Fire Code Official. The fire department connection shall consist of one five inch Storz coupling on a 30 degree elbow mounted between 36 inches and 48 inches above the finished floor. The FDC shall not be located within a delayed access location. Fences, gates, trees, shrubs or other landscaping materials shall not be installed to prohibit access to the FDC.
Exceptions 2, 4 and 5 to 903.4 are deleted.
903.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.4.1 Signals: Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be monitored by a fire alarm, in a method approved by the Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72.
903.4.2.1 is added to read as follows:
903.4.2.1 Sprinkler Alarms: Approved combined audible/visual devices shall be connected to every fire protection suppression system. Such alarm devices shall be activated by the systems operation. Devices shall be located:
1. On the outside wall above each Fire Department Connection (Blue Lens)
2. On the outside wall above each main/unit entrance (Clear Lens)
3. Throughout all areas, and floors inside the building.
903.4.3.1 is added to read as follows:
903.4.3.1 Multiple Story Buildings: In multiple story buildings, provide floor control valves with water flow switches for each floor. No birdcage systems are allowed.
903.4.3.2 is added to read as follows:
903.4.3.2 Floor Plan: A diagram showing area served by each system and/or control valves shall be submitted. The same diagram shall be placed adjacent to the risers.
903.4.4 is added to read as follows:
903.4.4 Hydraulic Calculations: By each hydraulically calculated area, on each drawing, provide a copy of the hydraulic nameplate.
903.4.5 is added to read as follow
903.4.5 Fire Pumps: All fire pumps shall have an outside test header. Provide an OS&Y gate valve on all fire pump test headers. Provide a ball drip between the OS&Y control valve and the outside test header. The test header shall have the minimum 2½" test valves required by NFPA 20.
903.5.1.1 is added to read as follows:
903.5.1.1 Inspectors Test Vales: Fire sprinkler system 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 and area it tests and shall be located at the furthest point of the system.
903.6 is amended to read as follows:
903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, and Chapter 11.
903.6.1 is added to read as follows:
903.6.1 Additions: Additions to any building or structure equal to or exceeding fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the original building construction, as identified on the permit records and construction drawings approved by the Village when the structure was first constructed, shall require the installation of an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout the entire existing and proposed building or structure in accordance with the provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, and Chapter 11.
903.6.2 is added to read as follows:
903.6.2 High-Hazard Group H: Any change in Use and Occupancy which reclassifies a building or structure or portion thereof to a High-Hazard Group H occupancy shall require the installation of an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout the entire existing and proposed building or structure in accordance with the provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, and Chapter 11.
903.6.3 is added to read as follows:
903.6.3 Maintained in Operation: Approved automatic sprinkler systems in existing building or structures shall be maintained in operational condition and shall be extended into any new construction notwithstanding any change in use which could eliminate the need for sprinkler protection.
SECTION 904
ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
904.3.5 is amended to read as follows:
904.3.5 Monitoring: All automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be monitored by a fire alarm, in a method approved by the Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72.
SECTION 905
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
905.1 is amended to read as follows:
905.1 General: Standpipes required by this section shall be installed within one (1) floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking as flooring.
905.2.1 is added to read as follows:
905.2.1 Standpipe System Design: Standpipe systems in connection with an approved hydraulically calculated sprinkler system shall maintain a minimum of 10% pressure cushion between the seasonal low water supply and the total standpipe demand.
905.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
905.3.1 Height: Class I standpipe systems shall be installed throughout all buildings two (2) or more stories in height. All standpipe systems shall be automatic wet systems.
905.3.1.1 is added to read as follows:
905.3.1.1 Building area: Class I standpipe systems shall be installed in all buildings where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 150 feet of travel, vertically, and horizontally, from the main entrance of the building of fire department vehicle access. Where the most remote portion of a floor or story is more than 150 feet from a hose connection, the Fire Code Official may require that additional hose connections be provided in approved locations.
905.3.1.2 is added to read as follows:
905.3.1.2: System Required: Buildings required by section 905.3 to be equipped with standpipe systems shall be provided with a wet standpipe system that complies with section 905.3.1.
905.3.1.3 is added to read as follows:
905.3.1.3 High Rise Buildings: High rise building standpipes shall be designed for a minimum 65 psi to 100 psi at 500 gpm to the highest most remote standpipe outlet. Provide a minimum 250 gpm for each additional standpipe riser. The total shall not be required to exceed 1,250 gpm.
905.3.1.4 is added to read as follows:
905.3.1.4 Open Parking Structures: Detached open parking structures shall be provided with a dry standpipe system without a connection to the public water main. Attached open parking structures shall be provided with an automatic wet or automatic dry standpipe system.
905.13 is added to read as follows:
905.13 Pressure-Regulating Devices: Where residual pressure at any standpipe hose outlet exceeds 100 psi approved pressure-regulating devices shall be installed at the outlets to limit the pressure to 100 psi. Such devices shall regulate pressure under flow and no flow conditions. The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure-regulating device shall not exceed the rated working pressure of the device. All standpipe valves shall be Potter-Roemer, Inc. or equivalent emergency field adjustable pressure restricting 2½" angle valves, model 4085.
SECTION 906
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
The exception to 906.1(1) is deleted.
906.3 is amended to read as follows:
906.3 Size and distribution: The minimum size fire extinguisher for use in all occupancy groups shall be 4A60BC. All other applications shall be in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 10.
906.4.1.1 is added to read as follows:
906.4.1.1 Wet chemical fire suppression system: In areas with a wet chemical fire suppression system shall have a minimum of one 6 (six) liter wet chemical potassium based fire extinguisher within the kitchen area in addition to other required extinguishers. Additional extinguishers may be required by the Fire Code Official.
906.5.1 is added to read as follows:
906.5.1 Location: Fire extinguishers shall be located within 5 feet of each exit door. All other areas shall have fire extinguishers installed in accordance with NFPA 10.
SECTION 907
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
907.1.4 is added to read as follows:
907.1.4 Underwriters laboratory certificates: All Fire Alarm systems installed within the jurisdiction of the Village of Elk Grove Village shall be Underwriters Laboratory Certified as Remote Station type systems. This Underwriters Laboratory certification shall remain in place for as long as a fire alarm system is required to be installed in the property. This shall also include those systems that monitor automatic sprinkler systems.
907.1.5 is added to read as follows:
907.1.5 Underwriters laboratory certificates existing systems: Any existing systems will be required to be UL Certified within 5 years from the effective date of this ordinance. When an occupancy changes, a UL Remote Station certificate will also be required. Where systems are upgraded, a UL Remote Station is also required, this would include new control panels and changes or additions to systems that are equal to or greater that 10% of the existing system.
907.1.6 is added to read as follows:
907.1.6 UL fire alarm installation requirements: In order to install a fire alarm system in the Village of Elk Grove Village the installer must be a Licensed Fire Alarm Installer or a licensed electrician. Prior to acceptance testing, the alarm contractor that will be issuing the certificate for the Protected Property shall provide a current copy of the Alarm Contractor's Certificate of Compliance to the Village of Elk Grove Village's Inspectional Services Division. A copy of the Protected Property's Remote Station UL Certificate shall be provided to the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division upon completion of the acceptance test.
907.1.7 is added to read as follows:
907.1.7 Fire Alarm Control Panel Type: The fire alarm control panel shall be an addressable fire alarm control panel capable of performing all necessary functions. The fire alarm control panel shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72.
907.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.2 Where required-new buildings and structures: An approved manual, automatic or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Section 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with section 907.10, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. All fire alarm systems shall be an addressable type; and the fire alarm control panel or fully functional annunciator panel with no pass codes shall be installed within 10' of the main entrance or in a location approved by the fire department. Multi-tenant buildings will be "ring by tenant" and shall include a weatherproof clear outside strobe over the entrance to each tenant space as directed by the Fire Code Official. All outside strobes shall be 75 candela minimum. Where automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required. All fire alarm wiring for the systems shall be encased in RED electrical metallic tubing (conduit).
907.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in all Group A occupancies.
907.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.2 Group B: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group B occupancies.
907.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group E occupancies.
907.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.4 Group F: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group F occupancies.
907.2.5 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.5 Group H: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group H occupancies.
907.2.6 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.6 Group I: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group I-1 occupancies.
Exception 1 to 907.2.6.1 is deleted.
907.2.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.6.2 Group I-2: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group I-2 occupancies.
907.2.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.6.3 Group I-3: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group I-3 occupancies.
907.2.7 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.7 Group M: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group M.
907.2.8 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.8 Group R-1: A manual fire alarm system and an automatic fire detection system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in all Group R-1 occupancies.
907.2.9 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.9 Group R-2: An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in all Group R-2 occupancies.
907.2.10 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.10 Group R-4: An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in all Group R-4 occupancies.
907.2.10.1.1 is added to read as follows:
907.2.10.1.1 Additional Detection: Heat detectors with audible devices shall be provided in all attached garages with residential occupancies. The heat detector shall transmit a signal to all other detection devices and all devices shall go into alarm with an audible signal.
907.2.11.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.11.2 Group I-1: Single or multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in sleeping areas in occupancies in Group I-1.
907.2.11.2.1 is added to read as follows:
907.2.11.2.1 Group S: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group S occupancies.
907.2.11.2.2 is added to read as follows:
907.2.11.2.2 Group U: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in Group S occupancies.
907.2.12 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings: Buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than 60 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system, pressurized stairwells, fire command center, fire department communication center and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2
907.2.24 is added to read as follows:
907.2.24 Senior Citizen Housing: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed, in a method approved by the Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72 in all Senior Citizen Housing occupancies as defined in the Village of Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance.
907.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors: Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible fire signal and shut down the individual units. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Duct smoke detectors shall be required in all air handling units 2000 CFM or greater. All test switches shall be labeled and installed in a proximate area near the Fire Alarm panel or as determined by the Fire Code Official. All duct detectors should be labeled in correlation with the HVAC units and clearly marked on the inside ceiling, visible from the floor. All rooftop units will be visibly marked from the roof/scuttle access point.
907.3.3.1 is added to read as follows:
907.3.3.1 Elevator emergency telephones: Elevator emergency telephones shall be connected to the Village of Elk Grove Village Communications Center.
907.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.6.2 Power supply: The primary and secondary power supply for the fire alarm shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72. The secondary supply shall be equipped with a 60 hour battery.
907.6.4 is amended to read as follows:
907.6.4 Zones: Each floor shall be zoned separately and a zone shall not exceed 10,000 square feet. The length of any zone shall not exceed 200 feet in any direction; a zoning indicator panel and the associated controls shall be provided in an approved location. The visual zone indication shall lock in until the system is reset and shall not be cancelled by the operation of a public alarm silencing switch. A separate zone by floor shall be provided for the following types of alarm initiating devices where provided:
A. Detection devices.
B. Sprinkler water flow alarms.
C. Manual fire alarm boxes.
D. Each tenant space in multi tenant occupancies, and
E. Other approved type of automatic fire detection devices or suppression systems.
907.6.5.1 is added to read as follows:
907.6.5.1 FACP Access: The fire alarm panel capable of performing all necessary functions shall be easily accessible and visibly located within the sprinkler riser room and/or fire pump room or in a method approved by the Fire Code Official.
907.6.5.2 is added to read as follows:
907.6.5.2 FAAP Access: The fire alarm annunciator panel capable of performing all necessary functions shall be easily accessible and visibly located within ten feet (10') from the entrance into the building and/or unit.
907.6.5.3 is added to read as follows:
907.6.5.3 FACP / FAAP Instructions: All new and existing fire alarm control panels shall be provided with written operating instructions to perform the necessary features of the fire alarm panel. The operating instructions, a complete fire alarm zone map, and other applicable information shall be framed and mounted within one foot (1') of the fire alarm control panels. Building contact phone numbers shall be provided inside the alarm panel.
907.8.6 is added to read as follows:
907.8.6 Records of completion: A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72 verifying that the system has been installed with the approved plans and specifications shall be provided. A schematic minimum of and 8.5 by 11 inch or, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official shall be provided showing all devices and components of the alarm system.
907.9 is amended to read as follows:
907.9 Where required in existing buildings and structures: All existing commercial and multi-tenant occupancy structures within the Village of Elk Grove Village shall have an approved working fire alarm system which is monitored, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72. The master fire alarm panel in facilities/buildings that are rented or leased are the responsibility of the building owner to maintain and service. Any building that is modified, vacant more than 30 days, or were change of use and/or occupancy occurs shall comply with this requirement before any use of occupancy will be granted. All requirements shall comply with section 907.2.
907.11 is added to read as follows:
907.11 Non-required systems: All non-required systems which are supervised shall use equipment listed for that particular fire alarm system. Non-required systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 907 and/or, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72. Non-required systems shall be maintained in good working order.
SECTION 908
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS
908.1 is amended to read as follows:
908.1 Group H Occupancies: Emergency alarms for the detection and notification of an emergency condition in Group H occupancies shall be provided as required in Chapter 27. All required alarms shall be directly connected, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance to provisions of NFPA 72.
SECTION 909
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
909.20.7 is added to read as follows:
909.20.7 In garage settings where a carbon monoxide detection device controls the activation of an exhaust system this system must shut down upon the activation the fire detection and/or suppression systems. This will have a manual override control which will be installed under direction of the Fire Code Official.
909.20.7.1 is added to read as follows:
909.20.7.1 This system is subject to acceptance and testing by the Fire Code Official.
SECTION 912
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
912.1.1 is added to read as follows:
912.1.1 Arrangement: Fire Department connections shall be arranged in such a manner that the use of any one water sprinkler connection will serve all sprinklers, and the use of any one standpipe will serve all standpipes within the building.
912.1.2 is added to read as follows:
912.1.2 Storz connection: The location of the fire department connection shall be approved by the Fire Code Official. The fire department connection shall consist of one five inch Storz coupling on a 30 degree elbow downturn mounted between 36 inches and 48 inches above the finished floor.
912.1.3 is added to read as follows:
912.1.3 Footprint: For the purpose of this section, the term "building" will be interpreted to mean the footprint of the entire structure encompassing the entire area within the outside limits of the exterior walls, roof, or architectural trim of the structure.
912.1.4 is added to read as follows:
912.1.4 Firewalls: Firewalls or other separations walls shall not be considered an exterior wall for the purpose of interpreting this section.
912.2 is amended to read as follows:
912.2 Location: With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. Fire department connections shall be located within 50 feet of a fire hydrant at a location approved by the code official. Fire Department connections shall be located where they will be visible from the public street or other location approved by the Fire Department. They shall be located so that immediate access can be made by the Fire Department. Fire Department connections shall not be obstructed by fences, bushes, trees, walls or similar objects. A ten-inch (10") water flow alarm bell and blue illuminated identification device shall be located above the connection. A six-inch (6") water flow alarm bell shall be located inside the building by the sprinkler riser.
912.6 is amended to read as follows:
912.6 Backflow protection: The potable water supply to automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be protected against backflow as required by the International Plumbing Code and The Illinois Plumbing Code.
SECTION 913
FIRE PUMPS
913.1.1 is added to read as follows:
913.1.1 Fire Pump Access: Where provided, rooms containing fire pumps shall be separated from the remainder portions of the building by a minimum of two (2) hour construction. Fire pump room access shall be located on the main level of discharge. Access to the fire pump shall be from both the exterior and interior of the building.
913.4 is amended to read as follows:
913.4 Valve supervision: Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and bypass valves, and the isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly shall be supervised by a fire alarm system directly connected, in a method approved by the Code Official in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 72.
SECTION 914
FIRE PROTECTION BASED ON SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
The exception to 914.2.1(2) is deleted.
The exceptions to 914.3.1 are deleted.
The exceptions to 914.4.1 are deleted.
The exception to 914.7.1 is deleted.
SECTION 1003
GENERAL MEANS OF EGRESS
1003.1 is amended to read as follows:
1003.1 Applicability: The general requirements specified in this section shall apply to all three elements of the means of egress system, in addition to those specific requirements for
the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge detailed elsewhere in this chapter. The provisions of the International Existing Building Code 2018 shall not be used to eliminate the installation requirements for exit signs and means of egress illumination systems.
SECTION 1008
MEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION
The exceptions to 1008.2 is deleted.
1008.3 is amended to read as follows:
1008.3 Emergency power for illumination. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premise's electrical supply.
In the event of power supply failure, an emergency system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas:
1. Exit access corridors, passageways, and aisles in rooms and spaces, which require two or more means of egress.
2. Exit access corridors and exit stairways located in buildings required to have two or more exits.
3. Interior exit discharge elements, as permitted in Section 1008.1, in buildings required to have two or more exits.
4. The portion of the exterior exit discharge immediately adjacent to exit discharge doorways in buildings required to have two or more exits.
5. Conference rooms, training rooms, break or lunch rooms, and restrooms that accommodate more than one occupant.
SECTION 1009
ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS
The exceptions to 1009.2.1 are deleted.
The exceptions to 1009.3.2 are deleted.
The exceptions to 1009.3.3 are deleted.
SECTION 1010
DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES
The exceptions to 1010.1.1 are deleted.
1010.1.9.4 is amended to read as follows:
1010.1.9.4 LOCKS AND LATCHES. Egress doors shall be readily open able from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
Exceptions:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. Where approved by the code official, a readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. This sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background.
3. Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided that the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts has no doorknob or surface mounted hardware. The unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.
4. Doors from individual dwelling units and guestrooms of Group R occupancies having an occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided such devices are accessible from the inside without the use of a key or tool.
SECTION 1013
EXIT SIGNS
Exception 2 to 1013.1 is deleted.
1013.1.2 is added to read as follows:
1013.1.2 Floor proximity exit signs. The installation of low-level exit signs to supplement regular exit signs shall be placed in all new occupancies to include places of assembly, hotels, department stores, or other buildings subject to transient occupancy and semi-permanent occupancy such as an apartment house, and as deemed necessary by the Fire Code Official. Such exit signs may be approved luminescent, photo luminescent, self-luminous, or self-illuminated types. They are not intended to replace standard exit signs but are designed as a supplementary aid for a building occupant seeking egress in smoke-filled environment at a location that is the last to become obscured. Existing facilities shall be required to have this signage within 2 years.
Such signs shall be located near the floor level in addition to those signs required for doors or corridors. The bottom of the sign shall be not less than six (6) inches, but not more that eighteen (18) inches above the floor. For exit doors, the sign shall be mounted on or adjacent to the door with the nearest edge of the sign within four (4) inches of the door frame. Photo luminescent signs may be used in place of externally illuminated signs.
1013.1.3 is added to read as follows:
1013.1.3 Floor and stairwell signs. Floor and stairwell signs shall be required in all stairwells in every floor in all new construction and all existing hotels and nursing homes. Signs shall also be mounted on the wall adjacent to the door at five (5) foot above finished floor indicating floor level and stairwell designation.
1013.1.4 is added to read as follows:
1013.1.4 Floor proximity egress path marking. Floor proximity exits signs are required in all use groups/occupancies as determined by the Fire Code Official. Listed and approved floor proximity egress path marking that is internally illuminated shall be installed within eighteen (18) of the floor. The system shall provide a visible delineation of the path of travel along the designated exit access and shall be essentially continuous, except as interrupted by doorways, hallways, corridors, or other such architectural features. The system shall operate continuously or anytime the fire alarm system is activated. Photo-luminescent path marking may be used in place of internally illuminated path markings.
1013.3 is amended to read as follows:
1013.3 Illumination: Exit signs should be internally, externally or photo luminescent illuminated.
SECTION 1015
GUARDS
Exception 6 to 1015.1 is deleted.
SECTION 1028
EXIT DISCHARGE
1028.5 is amended to read as follows:
1028.5 Access to public way: From each grade floor exit from a building there shall be provided a hard surface area, a minimum of forty-eight inches (48") in width centered on that door, extending from the door to a property line adjoining a public street.
SECTION 1106
REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR OPERATIONS
1106.2 is added to read as follows:
1106.2 Barrier protection/ containment. Physical barriers shall consist of IDOT certified concrete barriers. Barriers shall be provided to protect the area where construction type fuel tanks are established. Containment will also be provided to contain 110% of the largest tanks capacity.
SECTION 1204
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
1204.1.1 is added to read as follows:
1204.1.1. Rapid Shutdown. Solar photovoltaic power systems shall be provided with a rapid shutdown function in accordance with NFPA 70. The location(s) of the rapid shutdown controls shall be in a method approved by the Code Official.
SECTION 2404
SPRAY FINISHING
The exceptions to 2404.2 are deleted.
SECTION 3104
TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT TENTS AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
3104.2.1 is added to read as follows:
3104.2.1 Outdoor Assembly Event Tents or Membrane Structures. All Tents or Membrane Structures no matter its size shall comply with Section 3104.2.
SECTION 3105
TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES
3105.9 is amended to read as follows:
3105.9 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be a 4A60BC extinguisher.
SECTION 3106
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENT
3106.3.3 is added to read as follows:
3106.3.3 Occupant load sign. A Sign with maximum occupant load must be prominently posted at the main entrance at all times.
SECTION 3317
SAFEGUARDING ROOFING OPERATIONS
3317.3 is amended to read as follows:
3317.3 Fire Extinguishers for roofing operations: Fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with section 906. There shall be not less than one multi- purpose portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4A60BC on the roof being covered or repaired.
SECTION 5001
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
5001.3.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
5001.3.3.1 Properties of hazardous materials. All buildings, and/or tenant spaces containing hazardous materials shall provide a Knox box document storage cabinet for placement of the MSDS sheets. The box shall be large enough to accommodate all information. It shall be mounted at 5 (five) feet above the finished floor, and shall be located in a spot that is approved by the Fire Code Official.
SECTION 5601
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS - GENERAL
Exceptions 2 and 4 to 5601.1.3 are deleted.
Exception 5 to 5601.1.3 is added to read as follows:
5. Consumer Novelties. The retail sale of approved consumer novelties shall be permitted. Retail sales of consumer novelties shall be permitted in stores equipped with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
Displays of consumer novelties in retail stores shall be separated from exit doors by a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet. The sale of consumer novelties shall not be permitted at mercantile occupancies that sell or dispense flammable or combustible liquids or gases. Purchase of consumer novelties shall be restricted to those persons who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Approved consumer novelties include snakes or glow worm pellets, smoke devices, trick noisemakers known as party poppers, booby traps, snappers, trick matches, cigarette loads, auto burglar alarms, toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices in which paper or plastic caps containing twenty-five hundredths grains or less of explosive compound are used, provided they are so constructed that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion; and toy pistol paper or plastic caps which contain less than twenty-five (25) hundredths grains of explosive mixture, the sale and use of which shall permitted at all times.
SECTION 3302
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS - DEFINITIONS
Fireworks, 1.4G is amended to read as follows:
Fireworks, 1.4G (Formerly known as Class C, Common Fireworks.) Small fireworks devices including hand-held wire sparklers containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion. Such 1.4G fireworks which comply with the construction, chemical composition and labeling regulations of the DOT for Fireworks, UN 0336, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as set forth in CPSC 16 CFR: Parts 1500 and 1507 are not explosive materials for the purpose of this code.
SECTION 5608
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
5608.1 is amended to read as follows:
5608.1 General. The display of fireworks, including proximate audience displays and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical, and group entertainment productions, shall comply with this chapter, Office of the Sate Fire Marshal, and 2018 edition of NFPA 1123 and/or 2016 edition of NFPA 1126.
5608.1.1 is added to read as follows:
5608.1.1 General requirements for all pyrotechnic/consumer fireworks displays. All pyrotechnic fireworks displays shall conform to the Pyrotechnic Use Act (425 ILCS 35/0.01, et seq.).
5608.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
5608.2.1 Outdoor displays. In addition to the requirements of Section 403 permit application for outdoor fireworks shall include a diagram of the location at which the display will be conducted including the site from which fireworks will be discharged; the location of buildings, highways, overhead obstructions and utilities; and the lines behind which the audience will be restrained. All outdoor fireworks displays shall be electronically fired from an approved electronic firing unit.
5608.3.1 is added to read as follows:
5608.3.1 Pyrotechnic operator and licensing rules. Any person, company, entity, association, or corporation who distributes, provides display services or supervises a pyrotechnic display within the Village of Elk Grove Village must be licensed according to the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act (225 ILCS 227/1 et seq.).
5608.8.1 is added to read as follows:
5608.8.1 Fire department supervision of displays. All outside public fireworks displays are required to have a fire department standby, to be determined by the fire chief or his/her designee. Fire department expenses incurred by this standby will be billed to the host of the display. Local governmental agencies may be exempt from this fee.
5608.11 is added to read as follows:
5608.11 Retail display and sale. It shall be unlawful to sell, store, or advertise for sale, Division 1.4G, 1.3G & 1.4S fireworks within the boundaries of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
5608.12 is added to read as follows:
5608.12 Consumer fireworks. Consumer fireworks (1.4G) as defined by the Pyrotechnic Use Act (425 ILCS 35/0.01, et seq.) shall not be manufactured, stored, sold retail or wholesale or utilized within the boundaries of the Village of Elk Grove Village along with the following unregulated items: sparklers of all sizes and types and smoke devices.
SECTION 3309
TEMPORARY STORAGE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS
3309.1 is deleted.
Appendices A, B, C, E, F and G are deleted.
Appendix O is added to read as follows:
APPENDIX O
BASIC FIRE CONTROL MEASURES
A-101.1 Scope: Adoption of fire control measures and regulations. There has been adopted by the Village of Elk Grove Village fire control measures and regulations as herein set forth for the purposes of controlling conditions which could impede or interfere with fire suppression forces.
A-102.1 Authority at Fires and Other Emergencies: The Fire Official or duly authorized representatives, as may be in charge at the scene of a fire or emergency involving the protection of life and property, is empowered to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish or control any suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous conditions or situations or of taking any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of their duty. The Fire Official may prohibit any person, vehicle or object from approaching the scene and may remove or cause to be removed from the scene any person, vehicle, or object which may impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department. The Fire Official may remove or cause to be removed any person, vehicle or object from the hazardous areas. All persons ordered to leave a hazardous area shall do so immediately and shall not re-enter the area until authorized to do so by the Fire Official.
A-103.1 Interference with Fire Village Operations: It shall be unlawful to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or restrict the mobility of or block the path of travel of any fire department emergency vehicle in any way, or to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, obstruct or hamper any fire department operation.
A-104.1 Compliance with Orders: A person shall not willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of the Fire Chief or to interfere with the compliance attempts of another individual.
A-105.1 Vehicles Crossing Fire Hose: A vehicle shall not be driven or propelled over any unprotected fire hose of the fire department when laid down on any street, alleyway, private drive or any other vehicular roadway without the consent of the Fire Code Official in command of said operation.
A-106.1 Definition of Emergency Vehicle: Authorized emergency vehicles shall be restricted to those which are defined and authorized under the laws of the State of Illinois.
A-107.1 Operation Of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles: Upon the approach of any authorized emergency vehicle, giving audible and visual signal, the operator of every other vehicle shall immediately drive the same to a position as near as possible and parallel to the right-hand edge or curb of the street or roadway, clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle or vehicles shall have passed, unless otherwise directed by the Fire Official or a police officer.
A-108.1 Vehicles Following Fire Apparatus: It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle other than one on official business, to follow closer than 300 feet from any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm or to drive any vehicle within the block or immediate area where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm
A-109.1 Unlawful Boarding or Tampering With Fire Village Emergency Equipment: A person shall not without proper authorization from the Fire Official in charge of said fire department emergency equipment, cling to, attach himself to, climb upon or into, board or swing upon any fire department emergency vehicle, whether the same is in motion or at rest, or sound the siren, horn, bell or other sound-producing device thereon, or to manipulate or tamper with, or attempt to manipulate or tamper with any levers, valves, switches, starting devices, brakes pumps or other equipment.
A-110.1 Damage, Injury-Fire Department Equipment, and Personnel: It shall be unlawful for any person to damage or deface, or attempt or conspire to damage or deface, any fire department emergency vehicle at any time or to injure, or attempt or conspire to injure, fire department personnel while performing departmental duties.
A-112.1 Blocking Fire Hydrants and Fire Department Connections: It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface, obstruct or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or any fire department connection for the pressurization of fire suppression systems, including fire hydrants and fire department connections located on public or private streets and access lanes or on private property. All vehicles blocking fire hydrants and fire department connections shall be moved immediately.
Appendix P is added to read as follows:
APPENDIX P
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE ALARM PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
This checklist is an effort to help provide a uniform approach for the design community and to provide owners and fire alarm designers with complete fire alarm design and submittal package requirements.
When submitting plans for review all plan submittals must include this Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Checklist or they will not be accepted. By completing this checklist and including all of the necessary information requested it is the intent of this document to provide efficient and appropriate turnaround of the plans submitted. It is the responsibility of the installer/designer to assure that all applicable code requirements are followed. (Check with the Village Code to find the current standards.)
The installation, renovation, addition, and/or maintenance of any fire alarm system shall comply with the following:
IMPORTANT:
No installation work shall be performed until the plans have been reviewed and approved.
Expect up to 10 working days for plan reviews per submittal
CHECKLIST: (All plans submitted must contain the following)
° Proof of Contractor's license to be able to work within the village limits. (UL Certified)
° Must be certified electrician to install Fire Alarm System, must be licensed to install Fire Alarm Systems.
FIRE ALARM DRAWINGS:
° Must submit Fire Alarm drawings to the Village of Elk Grove Village, Inspectional Services Division, 901 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, Il 60007. Any questions please contact the Division at 847-734-8020
° Must submit four (4) complete sets of fire alarm drawings, or two (2) on USB Flash drive in PDF format, and cut sheet/product information. The scaled drawings must include the following:
• Title block to include the following information: Property name and address, Alarm Company name and address, date of drawing with space for revision dates, classification of the system per NFPA 72 1.3.1, who drew the drawing, the scale of the drawing, label the drawing as Fire Alarm System Standard or Addressable, Number of pages of the drawing.
• A legend of Fire Alarm System located on one sheet to indicate the type of device installed.
• A point-to-point wire diagram indicating the number of wires and gauge for each wire run. Include EMT size when appropriate. Include a statement in the installation notes under the symbols legend indicating the type of wire and gauge for each circuit.
• An on line and riser diagram for all devices, notification circuits, auxiliary circuits, initiating circuits, and circuit designation.
• Include overall dimension of the building on each floor and square footage. Ceiling heights and ceiling construction must be identified on the drawings.
° Drawings need to be clear, legible and understandable. Drawings must be of a fire alarm design only.
CALCULATIONS
° Wire size, type, and resistance value
° Voltage drop calculations
° Battery calculations (minimum 60 hour battery back up)
SPECIFICATION SHEETS
All pertinent information shall be highlighted on the sheet. Please provide cut sheets for all devices installed.
° FACP - Type, Listing, Current Draw
° Batteries - Type, Listing, Current Draw
° Smoke Detector - Type, Configuration, Spacing, Current Draw
° Heat Detector - Type, Configuration, Spacing, Current Draw
° Shunt Trip Heat Detector - Type, Rating, RTI-elevators
° Duct Detectors - Switch located on Fire Alarm panel (reset stations need to be located near the panel)
° Manual Pull Stations - Type, Configuration
° Audible Appliances - Type, Rating, Power Tap
° Alarm Temporal Pattern
° Visual Appliances - Type, Configuration
° Protective Covers - Type, Attenuation
° Water Flow Devices - Type, Configuration
° Supervisory Device - Type, Configuration
° Synchronization Module - Type, Current Draw
° Sequence of operation
° Class and Style of Signaling Line Circuits
° Class and Style of Notification Appliance Circuits
ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
° UL listed Remote station (Northwest Central Dispatch)
° Graphic Map with initiating device locations
° Measured or ambient sound levels used
° Alarm signal devices shall produce a sound that exceeds the Average Ambient Sound Level Table (NFPA Standard 72)
° A Record of Completion - shall be prepared and submitted at final inspection (Record of completion can be found in Section 1-6.2 in NFPA 72)
° A stamped set of plans and cut sheets approved by the Fire Village shall be available at the work-site at all times.
ROUGH INSPECTION
A rough inspection of all fire alarm wiring shall be done by the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division prior to the installation of drywall and/or ceiling materials.
FINAL INSPECTION
No acceptance testing will be conducted prior to completion of construction. A minimum of 2 working days is needed to schedule test.
Final acceptance is subject to Field Inspection.
An appointment is needed to be scheduled to have the final inspection completed. No testing will occur until all communicators are operational and being monitored.
The contractor must provide the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division with a certificate stating that the fire protection systems are installed in full compliance with NFPA standards, IBC/IFC requirements, and that all acceptance tests have been conducted. This certificate must be presented to the Fire Inspector at the time of the final acceptance test for the system.
The contractor must also supply a NFPA 72 worksheet at the time of the fire alarm acceptance test.
Appendix Q is added to read as follows:
APPENDIX Q
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
This checklist is an effort to help provide a uniform approach for the design community and to provide owners and sprinkler system designers with complete sprinkler system design and submittal package requirements.
When submitting plans for review all plan submittals must include this Sprinkler System Plan Submittal Checklist or they will not be accepted. By completing this checklist and including all of the necessary information requested it is the intent of this document to provide efficient and appropriate turnaround of the plans submitted. It is the responsibility of the installer/designer to assure that all applicable code requirements are followed. (Check with the Village Code to find the current standards.)
The installation, renovation, addition, and/or maintenance of any sprinkler system shall comply with the following:
IMPORTANT:
No installation work shall be performed until the plans have been reviewed and approved.
Expect up to 10 working days for plan reviews per submittal
CHECKLIST: (All plans submitted must contain the following)
° Proof of Contractor's license to be able to work within the village limits.
° Must be licensed to install Sprinkler Systems with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM DRAWINGS:
° Must submit Sprinkler System drawings to the Village of Elk Grove Village, Inspectional Services Division, 901 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, Il 60007. Any questions please contact the Division at 847-734-8020.
° Must submit four (4) complete sets of sprinkler systems drawings or two (2) on USB Flash drive in PDF format and cut sheet/product information. The scaled drawings must include the following:
• Title block to include the following information: Property name and address, Sprinkler company name/Contractor name, address and phone number, date of drawing with space for revision dates, classification of the system per NFPA 13, who drew the drawing, and a detailed scope of work.
• All hydraulic node points shall be shown clearly on the drawing.
• The specific type and quantity of sprinklers shall be provided on every page.
• All ceiling information including soffits, heights, construction type, slope, etc. shall be shown and noted with cross section detailed on the plans
• Specific code sections and storage information shall be provided for all design densities over an Ordinary Group II
• Provide a scaled site plan clearly showing the building fire department connection location and fire hydrant locations.
Drawings need to be clear, legible and understandable. Drawings must be of a sprinkler system design only.
CALCULATIONS
° Hydraulic calculations shall clearly show the friction loss for the backflow preventer and include a graph curve sheet
° Fire hydrant flow test information shall be dated and less than one (1) year old.
SPECIFICATION SHEETS
All pertinent information shall be highlighted on the sheet. Please provide cut sheets for all devices installed.
° All sprinklers, valves, etc shall be included on the cut sheets.
ROUGH INSPECTION
A rough inspection of all sprinkler piping shall be done by the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division prior to the installation of drywall and/or ceiling materials.
TESTS
A flush of the underground water mains must be made prior to the connection to the sprinkler system. All tests must be witnessed by the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division.
All underground and overhead systems and piping should be hydrostatically tested with water at not less than 200 psi for two hours. This test must be witnessed by the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division.
When the system is complete a 2 inch main drain test must be completed and must be witnessed by the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division.
When the system is completed a wet system inspectors test must be completed and the inspectors test report must be provided to the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division.
FINAL INSPECTION
No acceptance testing will be conducted prior to completion of construction. A minimum of 2 working days is needed to schedule test.
Final acceptance is subject to Field Inspection.
An appointment is needed to be scheduled to have the final inspection completed.
The contractor must provide the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division with a certificate stating that the fire protection systems are installed in full compliance with NFPA standards, IBC/IFC requirements, and that all acceptance tests have been conducted. This certificate must be presented to the Fire Inspector at the time of the final hydrostatic/acceptance test.
Appendix R is added to read as follows:
APPENDIX R
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RECORDS
Dear Chief (or designee):
(I), (We), are hereby requesting that (I), (We)
___________ Inspect the following records at the Village of Elk Grove Village Administration Office
___________ Receive copies of the following records from the Village of Elk Grove Village
(Please be specific in listing records) DATE AND LOCATION
Fire Report Hazardous Spills Car Fire Other
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
All REQUESTS for ambulance reports must be accompanied by an ORIGINAL FORM SIGNED BY THE PATIENT. Requests for fire reports must bear the original signature of the insured.
____________________ _____________________________
Date of Request Print Name
______________________________
Signature (s) of Requester (s)
______________________________
Address
______________________________
Phone #
(Office Use Only)
Date Request Received ________ ________________________
Date Request Received ________ ________________________
Signature
Attachment A is added to read as follows:
Attachment A
REFERENCED APPENDIX, CODES, AND STANDARDS: The appendixes, codes, and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80 and such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the most stringent provision shall apply.
The following codes and editions listed are to be adopted in their entirety:
International Building Code 2018
International Existing Building Code 2018
NFPA 10 2018
13 2016
13R 2016
13D 2016
14 2016
15 2017
16 2015
20 2016
24 2016
25 2017
70 2017
72 2016
96 2017
1123 2018
1124 2017
Attachment B is added to read as follows:
Attachment B FEES
Open Burning
Resident Commercial
1st Violation - Warning 1st Violation - Warning
2nd Violation - $ 50.00 2nd Violation - $ 50.00 - $150.00
3rd Violation - $100.00 3rd Violation - $150.00 - $300.00
Fire watch: A fee of $75.00 per hour for each Village of Elk Grove Village personnel assigned to the fire watch shall be charged. A minimum of 2 personal required.
Command Vehicle $100.00 per hour
Engine $100.00 per hour
Truck $100.00 per hour
Specialized Equip. $100.00 per hour
Emergency Access Maintenance:
It shall be the responsibility of every property owner and/or manager to provide current telephone numbers, current insurance information and contact persons to be notified in case of emergency involving their property and/or building. Changes should be made in writing and sent or faxed to the Village of Elk Grove Village.
If a business changes locks, they must notify the Inspectional Services Division and get new keys for the Knox box. If the Fire Department responds and the keys in the box are not valid the business may be fined.
Definitions:
False alarm is an alarm signal which indicated the existence of an emergency situation, when in fact no emergency exists, and shall include any alarm signal generated by any fire protection system by whatever means, but shall not include the following causes:
• Fire causing structural damage to the protected premises verified by the Village of Elk Grove Village Inspectional Services Division.
• Earthquakes causing structural damage to the protected premises.
• At the Fire Code Officials discretion.
Vendor Meet: A meeting between the representatives from the Fire alarm Company, Fire Village, Transmitting agency, Receiving Agency, and Building owner to resolve an ongoing alarm issue. The Building Owner will be responsible for all fees incurred during the meeting.
Limited Service Alarms: Any time an alarm is taken from a full service status due to a problem with alarm, alarm still able to send Fire Signals.
Out of Service Alarm: Any alarm that is taken out of service due to some type of malfunction causing the alarm to not transmit signals properly. Business placed on a 911 call in response only. Some businesses may require a Fire Watch.
False Alarm Fees:
The fees pertaining to False Alarms will be charged in accordance with the Village of Elk Grove Village Activated Fire Alarm (AFA) Investigation Report.
Out of Service Alarms:
The failure of any person to comply with the requirements contained in a written notice of a malfunction of equipment within three (3) days of receipt of such notice shall constitute an offense punishable by a fine of $100.00. Such notice shall continue in force and effect until full compliance with the requirements stated therein and each and every failure to comply with such notice within 24 hours after the 3 days allowed for compliance constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 3594, 2-26-2019; amd. Ord. 3636, 10-22-2019)