The provisions of the 2012 international fire code are hereby deleted, modified, and amended as follows:
A. Amend section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the fire code of the village of North Barrington, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
B. Delete section 102.7 and insert the following:
102.7 Referenced Codes And Standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code, listed in chapter 80 are hereby incorporated into this code and 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 referenced standards, the provisions of this code as amended shall apply.
C. Delete 103.1 and insert the following:
103.1 General. A Fire Prevention Bureau is hereby established within the village of North Barrington under the direction of the Village Building and Zoning Officer. The Village Building and Zoning Officer will utilize the Fire Chief of the applicable fire protection district to fulfill the function of Fire Code Official within all areas contained within the limits of the fire protection district that are incorporated within the village boundaries. The function of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall include, but not be limited to the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code along with other duties deemed necessary in the interest of public safety.
D. Delete section 103.2 and insert the following:
103.2 Appointment. The Fire Chief of the applicable fire protection district, hereafter referred to as the Fire Code Official, shall, by reason of said position, appoint personnel within that fire protection district to assist in enforcing this code as amended. Such appointments shall include, but be not limited to a Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal Or Deputy Fire Marshal, and as many inspectors, investigators, and public safety educators as may be needed.
E. Amend section 105.6 to add and insert the following:
105.6 Required Operational Permits. Operational permits shall be obtained from the appropriate fire protection district for the operations set forth in sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46. Permits shall be valid only for the calendar year they were issued for, or until the expiration date on the permit for temporary permits. A new permit along with the fee set forth in section 105.8 shall be required each calendar year. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by any code official.
F. Add a new section 105.8 to read as follows:
105.8 Operational Permit Fees. (Annual Permit Fee Or Event) The following fees are established for any operational permits required by this code, and shall be submitted along with the permit application: Any operational permit listed in sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46 shall be $50.00 for each permit up to a maximum of two permits for any occupancy per calendar year. All fees shall be payable to the applicable fire protection district.
G. Delete sections 108.1 through 108.3 and replace with the following:
108.1 Refer to international building code section 113 as amended.
H. Add as new section 305.1.1 to read as follows:
305.1.1 Fuel Burning Appliances Located In Garages. Any fuel burning appliance located in a garage area of any occupancy mounted less than six feet above the floor shall be enclosed with a one-hour fire rated enclosure with makeup air taken from the exterior, not the garage area.
Exception: Any fuel burning appliance that is American Gas Association certified, with a safe, sealed combustion chamber (no open flame) designed with an intermittent ignition device and make-up air taken from the exterior not the garage.
I. Add a new section 305.5 to read as follows:
305.5 Portable Heaters. Portable heaters shall be designed and located so that they cannot be easily overturned, and heaters shall be designed to shut off if overturned. The Fire Code Official may prohibit the use of portable heaters in occupancies or situations in which such use or operation would present an undue danger to the life or property of others.
J. Add an additional subsection 404.6 as follows:
404.6 Pre-Plan Drawings. To assist the fire department develop pre-plans for fire emergencies, all new development, except single-family detached dwelling, is required to present as-built drawings prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Drawings shall indicate a full site plan and a complete interior floor plan. Where practical the drawings shall be in an electronic computer aided drawing format, but in all cases in format acceptable to the fire department.
K. Amend section 503.2.1 to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with section 503.6 and 503.7.12, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet.
L. Add a new section 503.7 to read as follows:
503.7 Fire Lanes. Approved fire lanes shall be provided for every new development for fire apparatus access to all facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings except single-family detached dwellings hereafter constructed or occupied within the jurisdiction.
503.7.1 Existing Fire Lanes. Fire lanes for all existing facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings except single-family detached dwellings shall be maintained as originally approved and shall be considered compliant with this code. Exception: At any time that the surface area of an existing fire lane or parking area is removed or replaced the fire lanes within the parking area only shall be designed to meet this code. Any required change made to the design of an existing parking area to meet this code shall not require any increase or alteration of the boundaries or limits of the existing area as defined by curbs, buildings, portions of buildings, and edge of pavement, but shall be applicable only to marking and signage as may be required by this code.
503.7.2 Access To Fire Protection Features. Fire lanes shall provide direct access to all sprinkler rooms and fire department connections by fire apparatus. A clear width of four feet (4') shall be provided that allows no parking directly in front of the fire department connection.
503.7.3 Number Of Fire Lanes. Fire lanes shall be provided on at least one side of any facility or building and on as many sides of the facility or building as necessary to reach every portion of the first floor of the building that extends further than one hundred and fifty feet (150') from the exterior wall adjacent to any fire lane. All multi- occupancy structures, other than residential structures less than three stories in height, shall provide fire lanes along the two longest sides of the structure.
503.7.4 Alternative Approval. The Fire Code Official may allow for the required number or arrangement of fire lanes to be varied where an approved alternate means of access is provided or where existing conditions do not allow compliance.
503.7.5 Widths. Fire lanes shall be a minimum solid width, measured edge of pavement to edge of pavement, where used as follows:
503.7.5.1 Emergency Vehicles Only. When utilized as a fire apparatus access road dedicated for the use of emergency vehicles only with no parking allowed the minimum width shall be twenty feet (20').
503.7.5.2 Common Driveway - No Parking. When utilized as a fire apparatus access road and a common driveway when no parking is allowed the minimum width shall be twenty-four feet (24').
503.7.5.3 Parking Aisles. When serving as a fire apparatus access road and as an aisle adjacent to or between parking stalls that allow vehicles to move in two directions the minimum width shall be twenty-four feet (24'), from edge of stripe to edge of stripe or edge of stripe to edge of pavement. When serving as a fire apparatus access road and as an aisle adjacent to or between parking stalls that allow vehicles to move in one direction the minimum width shall be eighteen feet (18'), from edge of stripe to edge of stripe or edge of stripe to edge of pavement.
503.7.5.4 Multi-Occupancy Structures. All multi-occupancy structures, other than residential structures less than three stories in height, shall provide fire lanes along the two longest sides of the structure that are a minimum width of thirty feet (30').
503.7.5.5 Ingress And Egress. When utilized as those portions of the driveway that provide ingress and egress for vehicles to the facility or building or those areas used for parking of vehicles at the facility or building the minimum width shall be thirty feet (30').
503.7.5.6 Existing Usage. Where existing parking lot usage restricts full lane width, the Fire Code Official may permit the existing condition to remain.
503.7.6 Vertical Clearance. All fire lanes shall have a vertical clearance of not less than fifteen feet (15').
503.7.7 Construction Standard. Fire lanes shall be constructed to a structural index of IBR 3.0 or greater and shall be provided with an all-weather surface (example concrete or asphalt). All fire lanes shall be pitched in such a manner as to allow the runoff of water and eliminate the potential of standing water. The Fire Code Official may allow for the construction standard of fire lanes to be varied where an approved alternate means is provided or where conditions do not allow compliance. All fire lanes shall be a level driving surface. No fire lane shall be allowed to have speed bumps, gates, ramps or other obstructions to a smooth continuous path of travel without permission from the Fire Code Official.
503.7.8 Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain this surface in a usable condition at all times, including the removal of snow.
503.7.9 Marking And Signage. All fire lanes shall be clearly marked to indicate their location.
503.7.9.1 Curbs. All associated curbs, on top and side of curbs, or pavement areas shall be painted bright yellow or in an approved manner that defines the limits of the fire lane.
503.7.9.2 Signs. Those portions of the fire lane that restrict parking shall be provided with reflective twelve (12) inch by eighteen (18) inch signs stating "No Parking - Fire Lane" that are posted every fifty feet (50'). Those portions of the fire lane that restrict access to emergency vehicles shall be provided with reflective signs stating "Emergency Vehicles Only" that are posted on both sides of the lane at each end. All required signs shall be mounted in an approved manner on posts or on a surface of the building with the bottom height of the sign portion no less than seven (7') feet from the ground. All required signs shall be red lettering on a white background and meet all specifications listed in the "Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (2003 edition). All signs that are located adjacent to pedestrian walks and are mounted on posts are required to be an approved safety design.
503.7.9.3 Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the painted curbs and signs in proper condition at all times.
503.7.10 Obstructions. All portions, from ingress to egress of any required fire lane, shall allow for continuous movement of fire apparatus that are not obstructed by curb, portion of the building, or other barrier or obstruction including any mechanical attachments to the structure.
503.7.11 Turning Radius. Any turns in the fire lane shall provide the required width and turning radii no less than twelve (12) feet. No portion of a required fire lane may dead-end in excess of one hundred and fifty feet (150'). The Fire Code Official may allow for the turning radius or the length of a dead-end to be varied where an approved alternate is provided or where existing conditions do not allow compliance.
503.7.12 Gates And Barricades. Any secured gates or barricades allowed, whether required or not, shall allow for fire apparatus passage through a gate with a clear opening of not less than fourteen feet (14'). All secured gates shall allow access to fire apparatus by means of an approved knox product or traffic preemption device.
M. Delete section 506.1 and replace with the following:
506.1 Where Required. Every structure equipped with any fire detection, suppression, or alarm system shall have a supervised entry system (knox box 4400 series), approved by the Fire Code Official, at a height of five feet (5') above grade level in a location approved by the Fire Code Official. Larger sized knox products may be required by the Fire Code Official where the occupancy exceeds 40,000 square feet or has other hazards or conditions that warrant the product in the opinion of the Fire Chief. Additional knox boxes may be required for any structure that exceeds 300 feet of travel distance around the exterior of the structure. Key boxes shall contain two sets of keys to locked points of ingress, whether on the interior or the exterior of the structure, and to locked mechanical, electrical, and elevator control rooms, and other areas as directed by the Fire Code Official. All exterior doors that access areas common to the overall structure for each structure are required to have hardware that will allow exterior access into the building with use of a single master key whenever possible. The exterior doors that access an individual retail or commercial occupant are required to have hardware that will allow exterior access into the occupancy with use of a single master key whenever possible that is different than the common key.
N. Delete section 506.2 and replace with the following:
506.2 Key Lock Box Maintenance. The operator of the building or occupancy shall immediately notify the Fire Code Official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or re-keyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key lock box. The users shall be responsible for the proper installation and maintenance of such key lock boxes, at their expense, and shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless any elected officials, officers, employees, and agents of the village of North Barrington or any fire protection district from any liability with respect to such key lock boxes.
O. Amend section 507.1 to add the following as additional requirements:
507.1.1 General. All water distribution facilities including piping, fittings, hydrants, valves, devices, well pumps, and other needful appurtenances shall be subject to approval of the Fire Code Official and shall be installed according to the standards herein adopted. A water supply system shall be capable of supplying the hydrants prior to the construction of structures. It shall be unlawful to erect, alter, use or occupy any structure that has been deemed to have inadequate water supply.
507.1.2 Water Supply Demand Changes. Area water supplies shall be studied whenever additional demands will be placed on the water supply by new construction, change in use, or changes in hazard or contents. Standard fire flow calculation methods will be used to make determinations. Upon determination by the Fire Code Official that inadequate water supplies exist, the Fire Code Official shall reject any applicable plans and provide the property owner, the water utility, and the Building and Zoning Officer with a memorandum listing said deficiencies.
507.1.3 Rural Water Supply Requirements (Dry Hydrants). In any subdivision/development, where an adequate water distribution system is not provided, the Fire Code Official may require the sub-divider, developer, builder and/or the owner to modify storm water control devices, so as to provide a pond within a maximum distance of 2,000 feet of all buildings within the development. It shall conform to the standard of NFPA 1142. The pond must be a minimum depth of five (5) feet and provide a minimum supply of available water to be determined by the Fire Code Official. (See IFC appendix B for additional rural water supply requirements.)
P. Amend section 507.3 to add the following as additional requirements:
507.3.1 Minimum Flow Requirements. Each fire hydrant shall be provided with an adequate water supply so as to develop a minimum individual supply of not less than one thousand (1,000) gallons per minute (gpm) flow with not less than 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure for a public water supply system.
507.3.2 Adopt IFC Appendix B - Fire Flow For Buildings.
Q. Delete section 507.5.1 and exceptions and insert the following:
507.5.1 Where Required. The maximum hydrant spacing shall not exceed three hundred (300) feet between hydrants and from the furthest point of any building or structure as measured by an approved access route around the exterior of the facility or building unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official. Where the configuration of lots, distances between buildings and lot lines or public utility easements, accessibility to buildings for fire suppression requirements dictate, the Fire Code Official shall increase or decrease hydrant spacing and appropriate supply mains as deemed necessary.
R. Add new sections 507.5.1.1 and 507.5.1.2 to read as follows:
507.5.1.1 Adopt IFC Appendix C - Fire Hydrant Locations And Distribution.
507.5.1.2 General. Additional fire hydrants shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of any fire department connection (FDC). Hydrants shall not be installed on a water main less than eight (8) inches in diameter. Dead end water mains shall not to exceed one hundred (100) feet. It is recommended that a looped water main system be required for each structure or group of structures.
S. Add new sections 507.5.7 through 507.5.9 to read as follows:
507.5.7 Identification. All fire hydrants public or private shall be marked with a number, hydrant flag and painted a color approved by the Fire Code Official. Dry fire hydrants shall be provided with signs as provided in appendix B of this code.
507.5.8 Apartment And Cluster Type Housing. In areas where apartment buildings, town/row houses, condominium buildings, or other types of cluster-type housing are located, the area along the roadway within seven and one-half feet on either side of the fire hydrant shall be designated as "NO PARKING" and either the curb shall be painted yellow or "NO PARKING" signs shall be installed (or both).
507.5.9 Unauthorized Use. It shall be unlawful for any person to utilize any device such as a fire hydrant, drafting hydrant, dry hydrant, or other water supply appurtenances designed for fire suppression operations without the express permission of the Fire Code Official.
T. Add a new section 511.1 to read as follows:
511.1 Elevator Car Requirements. Where elevators are required elevator cars are to accommodate the ambulance stretcher. In the buildings two stories in height or more, at least one elevator shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (Star of Life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoist way doorframe. The inside hand rail shall be set at the maximum thirty six (36) inch height allowed under ADA standards to better accommodate the stretcher. The cab size is to be minimum a 5' x 7' platform and minimum 2500 lb capacity with a 42" side slide door.
U. Add the following new sections 609.4 through 609.4.2 to read as follows:
609.4 Required Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems. All required commercial or other occupancy kitchen exhaust hood and duct system shall be protected with an approved wet chemical fire suppression system installed and maintained per NFPA 17, and UL 300 standard. Every required automatic fire suppression system, when activated shall transmit a fire alarm signal to the appropriate fire protection district dispatch center via an approved fire alarm system.
609.4.1 Maintenance. Commercial kitchen exhaust systems shall be cleaned to remove deposits of residue and grease in the system at intervals specified in the cleaning schedule required to be submitted in accordance with the mechanical code listed in chapter 47. Thorough cleaning of ducts, hoods and fans shall require scraping, brushing or other positive cleaning methods.
609.4.2 Cleaning Schedule. Where a cleaning schedule is not on file, the Fire Code Official shall require a schedule to be submitted, indicating the method of cleaning and the time intervals between cleanings.
V. Add a new section 611.1 to read as follows:
611.1 General. All parking structures, whether above or below grade, or whether attached or separated from any other structure, shall meet the following standards:
611.1.1 Suppression System. All open-parking and below-grade parking structures shall be provided with a dry automatic fire suppression system meeting the standards of NFPA 13.
611.1.2 Area Limitation And Construction Type. Any underground parking structure shall be limited in area to 40,000 square feet per level without 4 hour firewall separation. Any underground parking structure shall require type I construction.
611.1.3 Standpipes. A dry class I standpipe system shall be provided in any parking structure. All piping shall be corrosion resistant. Each standpipe connection shall be placed in an approved standardized location with each connection being no greater than 250 feet from another connection.
611.1.4 Ventilation Fans. An approved PPV fan shall be provided in a clearly labeled cabinet or closet.
611.1.5 Corrosion Resistant Piping. All piping (sprinkler, standpipe, drainage, electrical conduit) shall be corrosion- resistant.
611.1.6 Mechanical Above-Grade. No sprinkler, alarm, mechanical, electrical rooms or equipment shall be located below-grade.
611.1.7 Elevators. All elevator cars should be sized to allow access by a cot 24 inches by 84 inches. Additional ingress/egress doors or stairs or elevators may be required beyond what the minimum standards of the code require.
611.1.8 Emergency Call System. An approved emergency assistance call system shall be required.
611.1.9 Signs. Reflective "street signs" shall be provided near each ingress/egress point in the structure to indicate which street or streets the ingress/egress point is adjacent.
611.1.10 Haz-Mat Equipment. Spill kit cabinets and approved supplies shall be provided to mitigate fuel leaks.
611.1.11 Storage Closets. All below-grade parking structures shall provide a closet on each level for each fire area of 40,000 square feet at one approved ingress/egress point with an interior dimension of 50 square feet with any dimension not less than five feet that shall be used to store equipment and supplies essential to fire protection or emergency management.
W. Amend section 901.6 to read as follows:
901.6 Inspection, Testing And Maintenance. The owner of a building, other than a one- and two-family dwelling, having fire detection, alarm, and one or more extinguishing systems shall have each such fire protection system maintained in an operative condition at all times, shall have each system tested by an approved licensed contractor at least once each calendar year and shall submit to the fire official a copy of the test results, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed.
X. Delete section 903.2 and section 903.3 together with subsections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and subsections 903.3.1 through 903.3.7 and replace with the following:
903.2 Where Required And Installation Requirements. Every building or structure, other than one- and two-family dwellings, shall be protected by an approved automatic fire suppression system that meets the standards of NFPA 13 or other NFPA standard specified by the Fire Code Official. Compliance with this requirement shall mean all building areas within the exterior walls including basements, crawl spaces, bathrooms, and attics including the framing members and roof sheathing. Not included in the above requirements are reach-in closets of 24 square feet or less. No portion of a water-based fire protection system that has water or a water-based solution within may be closer than one foot to the interior surface of any exterior wall or wall that is adjacent to an unheated area. Any enclosure built around any portion of a water-based fire protection system to allow any portion of that system to be closer than one foot from an exterior wall or wall adjacent to an unheated area shall be designed in a manner that meets the approval of both the Fire Code Official and the Building and Zoning Officer. In addition, all other requirements in the international building code chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems, not in conflict with the above, shall be required.
Exception No. 1: Detached structures which comply with all of the following do not require automatic fire sprinkler protection.
1. Less than one thousand (1000) square feet in floor area.
2. Single story.
3. Not used as a dwelling.
4. Not a high hazard use group.
5. Not used for high hazard products or hazardous materials storage.
6. No basement level.
7. Minimum 20 feet separation between buildings.
Exception No. 2: Real estate sales and construction trailers utilized during the development of property when approved by the code official.
Exception No. 3: Agriculture storage buildings less than 8,000 square feet.
Exception No. 4: Detached structures accessory to one- and two-family dwellings.
903.2.1 Warehouse And Storage Buildings. Unknown specification use and occupancy for new warehouse buildings (use groups S or F) with a ceiling roof height of 25 feet or greater to be protected with ESFR (early suppression fast response) fire sprinkler system or a hydraulically calculated system for class IV commodities with rack storage calculated to the greatest storage height.
903.2.2 Expansion Of Buildings Other Than One- And Two- Family Dwellings. When a building, other than a one- and two-family dwelling, having less than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area is expanded at any time to a size of 3,000 square feet of gross floor area or more, then an automatic fire suppression system shall be provided for the entire building that meets the appropriate NFPA standard indicated in the above sections. This requirement shall apply regardless of building separation, fire rated assemblies within the building, or type of construction of the building.
903.2.3 Other Requirements For Existing Buildings To Install Sprinklers. Any existing building, other than one- and two- family dwellings, over 3,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be required to install an approved automatic fire sprinkler system meeting the standards of NFPA 13 and all requirements of this chapter whenever one of the following occurs: a change of occupancy to a hazard classification that exceeds the class of hazard of the prior occupancy or the entire gross floor area of the building is included in a permit.
903.2.3.1 Whenever a residential structure is converted to a retail or commercial use it shall be protected by an approved automatic fire suppression system that meets the standards of NFPA 13D that is hereby modified to allow approved CPVC plastic piping in basement installations regardless of construction. That system shall include protection within any attached garage. The sprinkler system shall be monitored with a fire alarm system that meets all the provisions of this fire code.
903.2.4 Hose Threads. Fire hose threads and fittings used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall be as prescribed by the Fire Code Official.
903.2.5 Fire Department Connections. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
Y. Delete section 903.4 and subsections 903.4.1 through 903.4.3 and replace with the following:
903.4 Control Valves And Monitoring. All new and existing system fire suppression control valves in buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be electronically monitored with the alarm transmitted to the applicable fire protection district dispatch center in accordance with NFPA 72C for remote stations. All new multi-occupant structures without common areas shall have the automatic fire suppression system designed to provide separate zone control valves and flow switches for each occupancy as well as main flow alarm initiation devices and control valves. All new multi-story structures shall have the automatic fire suppression system designed to provide separate zone control valves and flow switches for each story as well as main flow alarm initiation devices and control valves. All new control valves, including required zone valves shall be installed three to five feet in height from the floor.
903.4.1 System Monitoring. All new and existing fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems shall be monitored with the alarm being transmitted to the applicable fire protection district dispatch center in accordance with NFPA 72C for remote stations. All such new connections shall be made by wireless transmission compatible with the applicable fire protection district's wireless alarm network, unless, because of exceptional circumstances, prior written approval of a telephonic connection is granted by the Fire Code Official.
903.4.2 Evacuation Alarms. All fire suppression systems shall be equipped so that, upon activation, an evacuation alarm shall sound that is heard throughout the structure. In multi-occupancy structures with a common suppression system each unit shall be equipped so that, upon activation, an evacuation signal shall sound that is heard throughout each unit.
903.4.3 Flow Alarm Signals. A horn/white strobe light unit in an approved weatherproof housing shall be installed above each fire department connection for each automatic sprinkler system. In new multi-occupancy structures without common areas a single common fire alarm system shall serve the entire structure with an amber strobe that shall be installed at an approved exterior location for each tenant space. These devices shall be designed to activate only when the waterflow device is activated. All other initiating devices installed for each unit in a multi-occupancy structure without common areas shall not activate the exterior signals and shall be compatible with the common system.
Z. Add a new section 903.7 to read as follows:
903.7 Sprinkler Valve/Fire Pump Room. Any fire pump installed shall be enclosed within a room meeting the following requirements. Every multi-occupant structure that does not have common areas shall be provided with a sprinkler room that meets the following minimum standards:
903.7.1 Label. The room shall be provided with a separate street address and label on the exterior access door stating "SPRINKLER ROOM".
903.7.2 Door Swing. The exterior access door shall swing out.
903.7.3 Room Size. The interior dimension of the room shall be minimally 30 square feet with any dimension not being less than four feet for any residential structure and minimally 50 square feet with any dimension not being less than five feet in any commercial structure.
903.7.4 Exterior Access. An approved sidewalk or paved area shall be provided leading from a common way to the entrance of the sprinkler room.
903.7.5 Lighting. The interior shall be provided with adequate illumination and emergency lighting. The exterior area adjacent to the sprinkler room door shall be provided with adequate illumination.
903.7.6 Electrical Service. A separate approved electrical service panel shall be provided within the room.
903.7.7 Other Equipment Or Storage Prohibited. Every sprinkler room shall contain only approved fire protection equipment or mechanical equipment specified in this section. No other mechanical equipment or storage will be allowed.
903.7.8 Protection From Climate. Every sprinkler room shall be insulated according to the prescriptive requirements of the Illinois energy conservation code and provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining the temperature of the entire room above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. A low temperature alarm device shall be connected to the fire alarm system that initiates a supervisory signal when the temperature reaches forty degrees Fahrenheit.
903.7.9 Alarm Panel. Fire alarm control panel shall be located within this room. It shall be mounted on the wall with the top of the panel no higher than six feet above the floor of the room. It shall be clearly accessible with no obstructions nearer than eighteen inches from any edge of the panel. The panel shall be mounted in a manner that protects it from water damage. A manual pull station shall be mounted next to the alarm panel.
903.7.10 System Drains And Drain Valves. All portions of the sprinkler system shall drain into the drain located in the sprinkler room or directly outside. Any drain that terminates outside shall not cause water to collect within five feet of electrical equipment, discharge within five feet of electrical equipment, or cause other hazardous conditions to mechanical equipment or public or private areas. All drain valves for common systems including the dry system drain for the common attic area shall be located in the sprinkler room.
903.7.11 Floor Drain Required. A sanitary floor drain shall be installed in the room sufficiently sized to meet the flow rate of any device, including the backflow device. Floor drains serving backflow devices shall be sized in accordance with the discharge rates of the manufacturer's flow charts of such devices. The following table shall be used to determine the floor drain size:
Drain Size | Flow Rate GPM |
4" | 88 |
6" | 264 |
8" | 575 |
10" | 1050 |
12" | 1700 |
903.7.12 Interior Walls. All interior walls within a sprinkler room shall use water resistant gypsum backing board.
903.7.13 Fire Pump Test Header. Provide an outside test header on all fire pump installations. An OS&Y control valve shall be provided on all fire pump test headers.
AA. Add the following paragraph to section 905.3:
905.3 Required Installations. All required standpipe systems shall be supplied by a separate riser. The supply riser shall be hydraulically designed to supply 21/2" hose drops. The riser system shall be equipped with a separate control valve and flow switch. The standpipe shall be a 21/2" gated connection with a 11/2" reducer and all locations shall be approved by the Fire Code Official. All standpipe and sprinkler risers shall have separate control valves and flow switches per floor.
BB. Section 905.3.1 Height. Delete this section except for the exceptions and insert the following:
905.3.1 Height. Class I standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings or structures (1) in all newly constructed buildings so that all areas in excess of 120 feet from the nearest point of entry to the building shall be covered by a standpipe; (2) in all areas of existing structures which have been remodeled or added to in such a manner that those areas are located in excess of 120 feet from the nearest point of entry to the building; (3) in all newly constructed buildings or structures two (2) or more stories in height or more than one (1) story below the highest level of fire department vehicle access so that all areas on those floors are within 120 feet of a standpipe; and (4) in all buildings or structures more than two (2) stories in height or more than one (1) story below the highest level of fire department vehicle access which have been remodeled or added to in such a manner so that those areas are located in excess of 120 feet from the nearest standpipe. The standpipes shall be provided with a 21/2" to 11/2" reducer and cap with no fire hose. There shall be an approved fire department connection at grade and hose connections located at each floor level.
Exceptions 1 through 5 shall remain.
CC. Section 906.1 Where Required. Delete the exception in number 1 and add the following paragraph:
Exception: Where deemed necessary by the Fire Code Official based on plan reviews, inspections of occupancies, or protection of processes and/or activities, portable fire extinguishers shall be provided. Fire extinguishers shall be a minimum 10 pound (4A:40-B: C) ABC dry chemical type unless approved otherwise by the Fire Code Official. All fire extinguishers shall have location signs and current services tags.
DD. Amend section 1006.1 to read as follows:
1006.1 Illumination Required. The means of egress, including toilet rooms, and the exit discharge shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied.
EE. Delete section 5601.1.3 and exceptions and replace with the following:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, advertisement, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. The use of fireworks for display as permitted in section 5608.
FF. Add the following definition to section 5602.1:
Consumer Novelties. Consumer novelties shall mean: (i) snakes, glow worm pellets, smoke devices, trick noisemakers (known as party poppers), toy booby traps, snappers, trick matches, cigarette loads, auto burglar alarms, toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, and other devices in which paper or plastic caps containing 0.25 grains or less of explosive compound are used, provided they are constructed so that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion, and (ii) toy pistol paper or plastic caps which contain less than 0.25 grains of explosive mixture.
GG. Delete the definition of "Fireworks, 1.4G" from section 5602.1 and replace with the following:
Fireworks, 1.4G. (Formerly known as class C, common fireworks.) Small fireworks devices, including handheld wire sparklers, containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion. Such 1.4G fireworks that 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.
HH. Add the following additional subsection 5608.1.1:
5608.1.1 Indoor Displays Prohibited. The use of any type of fireworks, novelties, or display or pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical or group entertainment shall be prohibited within a structure of any use group.
II. Amend subsection 5608.2.1 to read as follows:
5608.2.1 Outdoor Displays. In addition to the requirements of section 403 (Public Assemblages And Event), permit applications for outdoor fireworks displays using division 1.3G 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.
JJ. Add the following additional subsection 5608.8.1 to read as follows:
5608.8.1 Display Site Restricted. No spectators or spectator parking areas shall be located within the display site. No vehicles shall be parked within the discharge area following the start of connection of the first circuit to the electronic firing unit.
KK. Add new section 5608.11 to read as follows:
5608.11 Display And Sale Forbidden. It shall be unlawful to display, sell, store, or advertise for sale any division 1.4G or 1.3G fireworks within the village.
LL. Add as additional sections to appendix B the following:
B103.4 Dry Hydrants. In any subdivision/development, where a water distribution system is not provided, the Fire Code Official may require the subdivider, developer, builder and/or owner to modify storm water control devices, so as to provide a pond with a minimum depth of five (5) feet and to install a dry hydrant that conforms to the standard of NFPA 1142 and with a suction pipe from the middle of the pond. The developer shall provide the fire protection district with an engineered drawing indicating the minimum required volume of water and complete "fifty-year drought study" certification of the required water supply. The dry hydrant shall be installed on the right of way of a street proposed to be installed within the subdivision/development and shall meet the standards established by the fire protection district. Where a pond is not practical, a tank system with adequate water storage capacity may be required.
It shall be unlawful to erect any structure in any subdivision/development prior to completion of any required water supply equipment as required by this code.
B103.4.1 Additional Hydrants. Where the configuration of lots, distance between buildings and lot lines or public utility easements, accessibility to building or fire suppression requirements dictate, the Fire Code Official may require additional hydrants as deemed necessary.
B103.4.2 Required Flow. The total gallons per minute, which dry hydrants shall be required to produce, shall be determined by the structure being served by the hydrant. In no case shall the hydrant produce less than 1,000 gallons per minute.
B103.4.3 Location Approval. The precise location of and specifications for dry hydrant(s) shall be subject to the review and approval by the Fire Code Official prior to the installation of the system.
B103.4.4 Additional Review. The dry hydrant plan submitted for review may be subject to review by an outside engineer or code consultant. The submitted party will incur all associated costs.
B103.4.5 Unlawful Use. It shall be unlawful for any person to utilize any device such as drafting pits, dry hydrants or other water supply appurtenances designed for fire fighting operations without the express permission of the village and the Fire Code Official.
B103.4.6 Maintenance. All dry hydrants shall be maintained free from obstructions. The access to any area surrounding the dry hydrant shall be properly cleared of obstacles, which may hide or impede the use of the dry hydrant. Furthermore, the hydrant shall be maintained in working order at all times, capable of delivering the minimum required flow. Responsibility of maintaining, repairing, replacing and/or dredging all hydrants within a subdivision shall be the responsibility of the appropriate homeowner's association. In the absence of a homeowners association, each dry hydrant will be addressed on an individual basis.
B103.4.7 Signs. The Fire Code Official shall require the property owner or his agent to install "No Parking - Fire Hydrant", or other signs as needed.
(Ord. 1233, 4-24-2013)