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The following sections of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition are hereby amended as follows:
In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."
[A] 104.1 Enforcement Officer. Amended as follows: It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Fire Chief or his/her designee, and the Director of Building and Engineering or his/her designee, to enforce the provisions of the Fire Code, as set forth herein. The aforesaid officials are herein referred to as the "Fire Code Officials."
105.6 Require operational permits. Amended as follows: The Fire Code Official is authorized and may issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46.
[A] 105.7 Required construction permits. Amended as follows: The Fire Code Official is authorized to review and approve construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.7.1 through 105.7.13.
506 Key Boxes.
1. Key Lock Box Required: Key Lock Box systems shall be installed on all new commercial and/or manufacturing/industrial property and all existing commercial and/or manufacturing/industrial buildings which undergo remodel that would require the issuance of a building permit. In commercial structures that have multiple occupancies a Knox Box shall be required for each storefront. In addition, a Knox Box shall be required for multi-family residential structures that have restricted access through locked doors and have a common corridor for access to the living units.
2. Key Box: When properties in the City or Fire Protection District are required to have a key box, a Knox or other UL approved box, the property owner shall purchase and install the key box and the Fire Chief or his/her designee, shall approve:
a. The equipment being installed; and,
b. The location where the equipment is being installed.
3. Contents: The key box shall contain:
a. Keys to locked points of ingress whether on the interior or exterior of such buildings;
b. Keys to locked mechanical equipment rooms;
c. Keys to locked electrical rooms;
d. Keys to elevator controls;
e. Keys necessary to operate fire alarm control panels; and
f. Keys to other areas as directed by the Fire Department.
804.1.1 Alternative testing. Delete in its entirety.
903.2.11.1 Stories without openings. Add as follows:
3. An interior stairway that conforms to requirements of Section 1005 with a fire separation assembly enclosure of not less than 1 hour, which has a door directly to the exterior and the stairway does not connect more than two (2) stories.
The basement or windowless story floor level shall be fifteen (15) feet (4572 mm) or less vertically from the exterior door threshold level and the door threshold shall be within ten (10) feet (3048 mm) of grade. Interior stair doors or openings shall be provided in each fifty (50) linear feet (15240 mm) or fraction thereof on at least one side of the basement or windowless story.
906.3 Size and distribution. Amended as follows: A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in the following locations in accordance with NFPA 10 and in the additional locations specified in 906.1 of the International Fire Code.
Fire Extinguisher Requirements | ||
Use Group | Minimum Size | Max. travel distance to extinguisher |
Groups A, B, E, I-1, I-2, M, R-1, R-2, U | 2A40BC | 75 feet and located near every exit |
Groups F & S | 3A40BC | 75 feet and located near every exit |
Group H | 4A60BC | 30 feet and located near every exit |
Group R-1 and R-2 | 2A40BC | 75 feet and located in each common hallway and common habitable area |
Cooking areas in groups R-1, R-2, and R-4 | 1A10BC | In each kitchen area |
Other | As deemed necessary by code official | As deemed necessary by code official |
5601.1.3.1 Indoor pyrotechnic special effects. Add as follows: The display of pyrotechnic special effects within indoor areas shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 2019.20, 9-16-2019, eff. 1-1-2020)
The following sections of the International Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition are hereby revised as follows:
In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."
101.2 Scope - Amended as follows: The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply only to Chapter 11 Storm Drainage and Section 403.3.2 Prohibited toilet room location - "Toilet rooms shall not open directly into a room used for the preparation of food for service to the public."
The following shall be added to Chapter 11 - Storm Drainage:
1101.2.1 WINDOW WELL AND AREAWAY DRAINS - No window well or areaway drains shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system.
1104.2.1 FLOOR DRAINS - All interior floor drains shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system.
1105.3 DOWNSPOUTS - All downspouts or roof drains shall discharge onto the ground or be connected to storm sewer. No downspouts or roof drains shall be connected to the sanitary sewers.
1112.1.1 FOOTING DRAINS - Footing drains shall be connected to sump pump receptors and sump pump discharge shall be made into storm sewers by approved underground piping when storm sewers are available on the property. When storm sewers are not available on the property, discharge may be upon the ground to a drain swale or ditch. No footing drain discharge shall be upon a public way or into the sanitary sewer system.
1113.1.5 SUMP PUMPS - Sump shall be used for one function only, either the discharge of stormwaters or the discharge of sanitary sewage.
(Ord. 2019.20, 9-16-2019, eff. 1-1-2020)
The following sections of the International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition are hereby revised as follows:
In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."
603.6.1.1 Duct length. Amended as follows: Flexible air ducts shall be limited in length to eight (8) feet overall from the termination point and contain no more than to be the equivalent of one 90 degree turn with no offset greater than 45 degrees. All flexible air ducts shall be of the insulated type. Flexible ducts shall only be used for branches.
801.18 Existing chimneys and vents. Amended as follows: This shall apply to one and two-family dwellings also.
Add 918.7 Furnace cement or welding. The use of furnace cement or welding for the repair of furnace heat exchangers is prohibited.
The following sections of the International Residential Code 2015, Part V Mechanical, are hereby revised as follows:
Add M1401.6 Furnace repair. The use of furnace cement or welding for the repair of a furnace heat exchanger is prohibited.
Add M1506.4 Bath fan venting. Flexible air ducts shall be limited in length to eight (8) feet overall from the termination point and contain no more than to be the equivalent of one 90 degree turn with no offset greater than 45 degrees.
(Ord. 2019.20, 9-16-2019, eff. 1-1-2020)
The following sections of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 Edition are hereby revised as follows:
In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."
Add 404.2.1 Corrugated stainless steel tubing. Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall not be installed outdoors.
Add 404.2.2 Corrugated stainless steel tubing. Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall not be used underground.
503.4.1 Plastic piping. Amended as follows: Vent piping.
Vinyl flexible vent piping shall not be used in the following applications:
(a) In clothes dryers as a transitional exhaust duct hook-up.
(b) As part of an exhaust system discharge where any or all of the following exhaust conditions occur: addition of heat or cooling, moisture, debris, or where a combination of any of the aforementioned is present in the exhausting air.
(Ord. 2019.20, 9-16-2019, eff. 1-1-2020)
The following sections of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2015 Edition are hereby revised as follows:
In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."
202 DEFINITIONS. Add: The following words or groups of words shall have the meanings assigned to them as hereinafter listed:
SWIMMING POOL. Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over twenty-four (24) inches deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
(Ord. 2019.20, 9-16-2019, eff. 1-1-2020)
The following sections of the International Existing Building Code, 2015 Edition are hereby revised as follows:
In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."
1401.2 Applicability. Amended as follows: Structures existing prior to the date of adoption of the current code in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this Chapter or the provisions of Chapters 5 through 13. The provisions of Sections 1401.2.1 through 1401.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, I-2, M, R and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I-1, I-3 or I-4.
(Ord. 2019.20, 9-16-2019, eff. 1-1-2020)
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