For the purpose of the Fire Prevention Code, the following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby adopted as follows.
(A) Section 101.1 Title. Insert: Village of Matteson.
(B) Section 110.4 Violation Penalties. Insert: petty offense and $750 respectively.
(C) Section 112.4 Failure to Comply. Insert: $100 and $750 respectively.
(D) Section 316 Hazards to Firefighters. Is amended by adding the following new section:
Section 316.7 Door Markings. In all buildings 10,000 square feet or larger, regardless of use classification, it shall be required to mark each "Exit" door from the building as follows: each "Exit" door shall be marked with a number painted on both sides of the door in the bottom corner on the latch side. The painted number shall be of a contrasting color to the door, be six inches in height with a one inch stroke and will be numbered sequentially in a clockwise manner beginning immediately to the left of the main entrance door. The number is not required on doors made entirely of glass.
(E) Section 901.6.3 Records. Is amended by adding the following new section:
Section 901.6.3.2 Record Submittals. Contractors who perform inspection, testing and/or maintenance services on fire and life safety systems are required to electronically submit all compliant and noncompliant records to the Village Fire Department via a method approved by the Fire Chief (Brycer, The Compliance Engine)
Add the following language to 903.2. Where Required Retroactive In Existing Buildings and Structures.
All existing buildings covered herein shall comply with the provisions of this section when:
1. Change in occupancy type.
2. Alterations or damages exceeding 50% of the physical value of the structure.
3. The physical value shall be determined by an appraisal of the structure exclusive of land and furnishings. If there is a dispute as to the physical value of the structure, the matter will be remedied through the appeals process outlined in this code.
(F) Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.11. Are hereby deleted and replaced with 903.2.1:
903.2.1 An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout any occupancy use except accessory structures 1,000 square feet or less.
Add the following to 903.3: In addition to the requirements set forth in NFPA 13, the following requirements shall be met:
(a) A post indicator valve or wall indicator valve is required on the supply side of the sprinkler system and must be protected by concrete filled bollards or as otherwise approved.
(b) The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be located near the main entrance to the occupancy or as directed by the Fire Code Official. This connection shall be located at least 40 feet, but not more than 100 feet from a fire hydrant. The FDC shall be protected by concrete filled bollards or as otherwise approved.
(c) The entire system shall be supervised, zoned and annunciated in accordance with NFPA 13,72 and the International Building Code in effect at the time of this construction. Additionally, all flow switches shall be connected to a strobe light so as to activate the strobe light when an alarm condition exists. Location of the strobe light shall be on the front of the occupancy in close proximity to the main entrance when possible.
(d) A Village of Matteson representative shall be present when the underground main for the sprinkler system is flushed. This test requires 48-hour notice to the Building Department prior to the time of the test. Contractors or their official representative must be present at the time of the test in order to sign off on the certification documents.
(e) Piping between the exterior Fire Department connection and the check valve in the Fire Department inlet pipe shall be hydrostatically tested in the same manner as the balance of the system. This test requires 48-hour notice to the Fire Department prior to the time of the test. A Matteson Fire Department representative and contractors or their official representative must be present at the time of the test in order to sign off on the certification documents.
(f) As-built drawings shall be submitted to the Matteson Fire Department prior to the final inspection. These drawings shall be submitted in PDF format or other approved digital method.
(G) Section 905 Standpipe Systems.
Section 905.3.1 Height. Revise to read: Class III standpipe systems shall be installed where any of the following conditions exist:
1. Three or more stories are above or below grade plane. Rest of section to remain.
(H) Section 907. Add new subsection 907.1.4 Installation.
Section 907.1.4 Installation
(a) The fire alarm panel or a remote annunciator with the means to reset and silence the detection system shall be provided at a convenient location near the front entrance to the occupancy.
(b) A strobe light shall be installed at the front of each occupancy. This strobe light shall be visible from the street and connected to the fire detection system so as to provide a visual identification of the affected occupancy.
(I) Section 907.8 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance. Is hereby amended by adding the following new section:
Section 907.8.6 Resetting Fire Alarm Systems. Upon activation of a fire alarm system, the system shall not be reset (restored to a secured or clear condition) by any person. Only Fire Department personnel are authorized to reset or direct the system to be reset. The penalty for resetting a fire alarm shall be no less than $250 or more than $750 per occurrence.
(J) Section 1013.2. Rename section to "Low-level exit signs in Group R-I and other occupancies."
(K) Section 1013.21.1. Add to end of section, the following after the first sentence: "Exit and exit access doors leading from a space that has an occupant load greater than fifty shall be marked with an additional low-level exit sign. located on the latch side of the door with the bottom edge of the sign no more than six inches from the floor."
(L) Section 1031. Maintenance of the Means of Egress. Is hereby amended by adding a new section:
Section 1030.11 Checkout Lanes. At no time shall checkout lanes be blocked by stored carts, displays, chains or other fixed obstructions to free access.
(Ord. 4186, passed 4-1-2013; Ord. 4288, passed 10-5-2015; Ord. 4477, passed 10-18-2021)