(A) Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed per this section in all use groups as outlined in Chapter 2, of the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code regardless of their square footage. Each automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed to the NFPA Standard referenced in the 2021 Editions of the International Building and International Fire Codes. Exception to this division (A): Detached utility use group structures as defined in Chapter 3 of the 2021 International Building Code. The utility structure shall be less than 250 square feet in area and single story, not used as dwelling or storage of hazardous chemicals or materials. The structure must be a minimum of 30 feet from any other building or structure.
(B) One- and two-family dwellings:
(1) Selective area fire sprinkler coverage as outlined below shall be installed in all attached one- and two-family dwellings as defined in the 2021 Residential Code. This shall include but not be limited to duplexes, townhouses and condominiums.
(2) Selective area fire sprinkler coverage as outlined below shall be installed in detached single family dwellings where any portion of the building or structure is separated by ten feet or less from any portion of another dwelling to the front, sides or rear on the same or adjoining lot.
(C) Selective area coverage. Fire sprinkler coverage shall be installed in kitchen(s), furnace room(s) and laundry room(s). Each room or area shall have at least one sprinkler head installed in accordance with the applicable sections of Chapter 7 and 8 of NFPA 13D, 2019 Edition for the type of sprinkler, temperature rating, distances from heat sources and obstructions and minimum operating pressures. The sprinkler water supply can be supplied from the domestic system in accordance with Section 890.1130 of the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code. This selective area requirement is only designed to control fires in some statistically fire prone areas and does not prevent the homeowner from electing to install full or additional coverage in accordance with the aforementioned NFPA 13D standard.
(D) Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not relieve any person from compliance with any applicable provisions of this chapter concerning smoke or heat detection devices.
(E) Installation requirements.
(1) Design, installation, testing and maintenance of all fire sprinkler systems shall be done by qualified and experienced personnel as outlined in NFPA 13, 13R, 13D 2019 Editions.
(2) Fire sprinkler system design for installation or modification, shall require plans and document submittals in accordance with NFPA 13, 13R, 13D 2019 Edition and the items listed in that section. NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED UNTIL PLANS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
(3) Installing and servicing contractors of fire sprinkler systems shall also be subject to the following requirements:
(a) Provide a current copy of a valid Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal fire sprinkler contractor’s license or an exemption as per 41 Ill. Adm. Code 109. Ill. Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 317].
(b) Installers/contractors shall also be registered with the Village of Romeoville as a fire sprinkler contractor - fire sprinkler installer.
(c) Installers/contractors shall provide a certificate of insurance with the Village of Romeoville listed as additional insured.
(d) Permit bond.
(F) All fire sprinkler systems shall be tested and inspected annually and every five year (internal inspection) by a company licensed to do so. All test and inspection reports shall be forwarded to the Romeoville Fire Prevention Bureau within 20 days of completion.
(G) Any newly constructed structure, any existing building remodel, any structure square footage increases or any existing building that has been determined to be required to come into compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all adopted standards, codes and appendixes, shall be required to construct an exterior accessible fire command room/sprinkler riser room if one does not exist.
(1) Fire command/sprinkler riser rooms shall be located on an outside wall at grade and at a location that is acceptable to the Fire Marshal.
(2) Such rooms shall be separated from the remainder of the building by no less than a one-hour rated fire barrier and provided with a minimum 45-minute door having a minimum opening of 36-inches to the exterior only. Interior access shall not be permitted.
(3) This room shall contain sprinkler control valves, sprinkler backflow assembly, fire pump and associated components, fire alarm control panel(s), area of rescue master control and fire emergency voice/alarm communications system controls and any smoke exhaust fan controls.
(4) Such rooms shall be of a size that will allow a minimum of 36-inch clearance around all portions of the fire pump assembly and in front of the fire alarm panel(s). Dry pipe valves/risers shall have a minimum of 36" clear space at the front and both sides and 18" at the back. Wet risers shall have a minimum of 24" clear space at the front and both sides and 18" at the back.
(5) The room shall have a thermostatically controlled heat source capable of maintaining a minimum of 40° Fahrenheit to prevent freezing and shall have a low temperature alarm connected to the fire alarm system that will send a trouble signal to the dispatch center upon activation.
(6) All drains are to be plumbed to the exterior of the building. No other uses or storage shall be permitted in this room unless essential to the operation of the fire protection systems.
(7) The room shall be equipped with emergency lighting.
(Ord. 05-0251, passed 3-16-05; Am. Ord. 11-0923, passed 9-21-11; Am. Ord. 11-0935, passed 11-2-11; Am. Ord. 12-1016, passed 11-7-12; Am. Ord. 17-1347, passed 3-1-17; Am. Ord. 22-1811, passed 12-7-22)