This section contains amendments to the 2009 International Fire Code.
Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration
100.1 Village of Wadsworth Policy Directives
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The following are policy directives approved by the Wadsworth Village President and Board of Trustees regarding the enforcement, implementation and administration of this adopted Code. In the event of a conflict regarding the rules and regulations as they appear in the Code with the following policy directives, the terms and conditions of these policy directives shall govern concerning the enforcement, implementation and administration of this adopted Code.
(Ord. 2017-1026, 11-21-2017)
1. All new non-residential structures are required to contain an approved wireless fire alarm system;
2. All new non-residential structures, including new commercial horse stable facilities, which meet the installation thresholds as defined in the 2009 international fire code, are required to contain a sprinkler system;
3. All approved fire alarm systems in non-residential structures shall be wireless and be connected directly to its applicable fire protection district's dispatch center;
4. In all buildings that contain a sprinkler system, both residential and non-residential, there shall be at least one (1) domestic sprinkler head in the building's furnace room(s);
5. All non-residential buildings must have a knox box (a.k.a. key box);
(Ord. 2013-888, 1-15-2013)
6. By January 1, 20189, all existing non-residential structures, including commercial horse stable facilities, shall contain an approved wireless fire alarm system. By July 1, 2018, all existing hotel and motel facilities shall contain an approved wireless fire alarm system.
(Ord. 2017-1026, 11-21-2017)
7. All existing non-sprinklered, non-residential structures (single family and two family residential dwellings do not apply) that undergoes any work or renovations that requires a building permit and is improved through renovation, enlargement, modification or alterations that equals 50% or more of the current building area (square footage) shall be required to add an approved fire sprinkler system. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems, in new buildings or structures or structures/buildings that enlarge, renovate, change use or occupancy, modify or perform alterations, shall be provided and installed as required by section 903 of the 2009 international fire code.
8. There shall be no knox box mandate or requirement for any property used for residential purposes that contains an alarm system, however, use of same is strongly recommended;
9. There shall be no sprinkler/alarm mandate or requirement for any property used for residential purposes constructed under the international residential code, however, any sprinkler installation where done voluntarily must comply with NFPA standards and a knox box installation will be required;
10. Residential alarms are permitted, though not required, to be connected directly to the applicable fire protection district's dispatch center; connection to a central station (Brinks, ADT, etc.) shall be permitted;
11. Open burning activities is permitted within the jurisdictional limits of the village of Wadsworth and must be done in accordance with title 4, chapter 5 of the Wadsworth village code;
12. The display of fireworks must be conducted in accordance with this code, the state of Illinois code and pursuant to title 5, chapter 5 of the Wadsworth village code.
Section 101 - Scope And Administration
101.1 Title
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These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the village of Wadsworth, hereafter referred to as "this code."
101.6 Definitions
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1. "Village Code Official" shall mean village engineer, village building inspector, village electrical inspector, village plumbing inspector or another agent or entity appointed by the village president.
2. "Building Official" shall mean the village code official.
3. "Code Official Or Fire Code Official" shall mean either the village code official or the fire chief of the applicable fire protection district or his designee.
4. "Non-Residential" and "Non-Residential Structures" shall mean all, buildings, structures and occupancies that fall within the scope of the international building code and are not within the scope of the international residential code.
5. "Residential" and "Residential Structures" shall mean all buildings, structures and occupancies that fall within the scope of the international residential code, other than one and two family dwellings two stories or less from grade (existing grade before construction) which are exempt.
Section 102 - Applicability
102.7 Referenced Codes And Standards
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The codes and standards referenced in this code, listed in chapter 47 as well as all of the most current NFPA standards are hereby incorporated into the village of Wadsworth fire 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 more restrictive standard shall apply. The most current edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, except NFPA 1 and NFPA 5000, are hereby adopted outright and in whole and if differences occur between this code and the standards then the most restrictive shall apply.
Section 103 - Department Of Fire Prevention
103.1 General
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A fire prevention bureau is hereby established within the village of Wadsworth under the direction of the village code official and fire marshal of the applicable fire protection district. 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 by the village code official and fire chief of the applicable fire protection district in the interest of public safety.
103.2 Appointment
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The chief of the applicable fire protection district shall, by reason of said position, appoint personnel of the applicable fire protection district to assist in enforcing this ordinance along with the village code official. Such appointments shall include, but be not limited to a fire marshal, and as many inspectors, investigators, and public safety educators as may be needed.
Section 104 - General Authority And Responsibilities
104.8 Modifications
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The village code official or his designee may grant a variance regarding any of the provisions of this code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee of the building or structure, or their duly authorized agent, where there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this code, provided that the spirit of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. If the village code official or his designee decides to grant a variance, he may place conditions thereon. The decision of the village code official or his designee in either granting or denying the variance shall be in writing and entered in the records of the village of Wadsworth. A signed copy of the village code official's or his designee's decision shall be furnished to the applicant.
104.10.2 Reporting Hazardous Locations
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Any person discovering the evidence of spontaneous heating or other abnormal heating of any kind in any building, marine vessel, appliance, apparatus, tank, or open stack or pile, or any person upon discovering or being apprised of an uncontrolled hazardous gas leak or hazardous material or flammable and/or combustible liquid spill, shall immediately notify the village code official and/or the applicable fire protection district.
Section 105 - Permits
105.6 Required
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Permits shall be obtained from the applicable fire protection district as required in other sections of this code. These permits may be in addition to any permits or additional requirements required by the village of Wadsworth. 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 the village code official and the applicable fire protection district.
105.8 Operational Permit Fees (Annual Permit Fee Or Event)
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The following fees are established for any operational permits required by this code, and shall be submitted along with the permit application:
Aerosol products, flammable and combustible | $75.00 | |
Air-supported structures, temporary | $75.00 | |
Amusement buildings or events (outdoors) per event | $75.00 | |
Automotive service station and repair garages | $75.00 | |
Aviation facilities | $100.00 | |
Battery systems | $75.00 | |
Bowling establishment | $75.00 | |
Calcium carbide storage | $75.00 | |
Carnivals and fairs | $75.00 | |
Cellulose nitrate film | $100.00 | |
Combustible dust-producing operations | $75.00 | |
Combustible fibers, except agricultural storage | $75.00 | |
Compressed gases | $75.00 | |
Corrosives | $75.00 | |
Covered mall buildings | $75.00 | |
Cryogenic liquids | $75.00 | |
Cutting and welding, calcium carbide and acetylene generators | $75.00 | |
Day care centers | $100.00 | |
Dry cleaning plants | $75.00 | |
Dust producing materials, explosion hazards | $100.00 | |
Education use groups (for profit) | $75.00 | |
Education use groups (not for profit) | n/c | |
Exhibits and trade shows | $75.00 | |
Explosives, ammunition and blasting agents | $100.00 | |
Fire hydrants and valves (private) | $50.00 | |
Fireworks (pyrotechnic display - per job) | $250.00 | |
Flammable and combustible liquids | $100.00 | |
Flammable solids | $100.00 | |
Floor finishing | $75.00 | |
Fruit and crop ripening | $75.00 | |
Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging (per event) | $50.00 | |
Hazardous materials, storage and handling | $100.00 | |
Hazardous production material facilities | $100.00 | |
Health hazard materials, storage and handling | $100.00 | |
High piled storage | $75.00 | |
Hot work operations | $75.00 | |
Industrial ovens | $75.00 | |
LP-gas, storage, use and handling | $100.00 | |
Licensed group homes | $100.00 | |
Liquefied/gas fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings | $50.00 | |
Lumber and woodworking plants with more than 100,000 board ft. | $100.00 | |
Lumber yard and woodworking plants with more than 100,000 board ft. | $100.00 | |
Magnesium | $100.00 | |
Marine service and repair garages | $75.00 | |
Matches, manufacture or storage of | $100.00 | |
Material storage facilities | $75.00 | |
Miscellaneous combustible storage | $75.00 | |
Oil and gas production | $100.00 | |
Open burning (except recreational fires) | $75.00 | |
Open flames and candles - torches for removing paint, candles, etc. | $75.00 | |
Organic coatings, process | $75.00 | |
Ovens and furnaces, industrial type processes | $75.00 | |
Oxidizers, liquid and solid | $100.00 | |
Pesticides, storage and handling | $100.00 | |
Places of assembly and education for profit | $100.00 | |
Places of assembly and education not for profit | n/c | |
Pyroxylin plastics | $75.00 | |
Radioactive materials | $100.00 | |
Recreational and sport vehicle service and repair | $75.00 | |
Refrigeration equipment | $50.00 | |
Rooftop heliport | $100.00 | |
Storage of scrap tires and tire by-products | $100.00 | |
Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies | $50.00 | |
Toxic solids and liquids | $100.00 | |
Unstable (reactive) chemicals, storage and handling | $100.00 | |
Waste handling | $75.00 | |
Water material handling facilities | $75.00 | |
Water-reactive materials, storage and handling | $100.00 | |
Welding and cutting operations, electric or gas | $75.00 | |
Wood products | $75.00 | |
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105.9 Site Development And Construction Plan Review
Each applicant for a building permit involving new construction, additions and/or alterations, subdivision improvements, planned unit developments (PUD's), fire detection/suppression systems or any other item that will affect the applicable fire protection district's operation, where applicable, as determined by the village code official, shall submit to the applicable fire protection district, for review and approval, three (3) sets of all required plans, documents and a complete description of work to be performed. Only site development and sprinkler system plans and documents will be required for all single family residences (only in instances where such installations are done either voluntarily or under the international building code). The applicable fire protection district shall, within ten (10) business days, examine said plans and documents to determine compliance with the applicable codes, standards, ordinances and good fire safety practices. If said plans are approved, the applicable fire protection district shall endorse said plans accordingly, and deliver said plans to the applicant and village code official. If said plans are found to be unsatisfactory, then said plans shall be returned to the applicant and village code official with a memorandum listing the specified deficiencies found. A copy of the list of deficiencies shall be delivered to the applicant and village code official with a recommendation to reject said plans until corrected.
105.9.1 Plan Review And Site Inspection Fee Schedule
Each applicant shall pay the following plan review and site inspection fees for review and site inspection by the applicable fire protection district fire prevention bureau. No part of said fees shall be refundable. Plan review fees shall include re-reviews, along with preliminary site visits up to a total of three (3) inspections for each category. Contact the applicable fire protection district for the plan review and site inspection fee schedule. Submit three (3) sets of fire sprinkler shop drawings and construction documents for plan review.
Site plan review - new development | $450.00 |
New construction and/or large scale remodel > 15,000 sq. ft. | |
Life and fire safety review: $.008 cents per sq. ft., minimum | $250.00 |
Small scale tenant finish or remodel < 15,000 sq. ft. | |
Life safety review: | $250.00 |
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems | |
NFPA 13 or 13R: | $200.00 plus $3.00 per sprinkler |
NFPA 13D (single family residences): | $200.00 |
Small scale tenant remodel of sprinkler system: | $150.00 |
Combination pre-action/clean agent: | $450.00 |
Other fire suppression systems (wet chemical, clean agent, etc.) | $250.00 |
Standpipes | $400.00 |
Fire pumps and related equipment | $250.00 |
Fire alarm systems & related equipment | $100.00 plus $5.00 per device |
Small scale tenant fire alarm & automatic fire- extinguishing systems | $150.00 |
Fire alarm panel replacement | $250.00 |
Compressed gases | $100.00 |
Flammable and combustible liquids | $100.00 |
Hazardous materials | $100.00 |
Industrial ovens | $100.00 |
LP - gas | $100.00 |
Private fire hydrants | $100.00 |
Spraying or dipping | $100.00 |
Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies | $100.00 |
Note: The above plan review and site inspection fee schedule pertain to those projects that require the involvement and purview of the applicable fire protection district. Additional plan review and site inspection fees payable to the village of Wadsworth may also be applicable. Further, in addition to the review fees listed, the applicant shall pay, prior to the issuance of any permit, the actual costs and expenses incurred by the village and applicable fire protection district for extraordinary reviews of plans or specifications beyond the review customarily involved in the usual course of such plan reviews. Such costs and expenses shall include actual review fees by consultants or outside contractors or time spent by village/the applicable fire protection district staff. Village/the applicable fire protection district staff time shall be billed at an hourly rate of seventy-five dollars ($75) per hour.
Section 108 - Board Of Appeals
108.1 Board Of Appeals Established
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Whenever the village code official or applicable fire protection district shall disapprove an application, or refuse to grant permission or when it is claimed that the true intent and meaning of the ordinance have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant or person affected may appeal the decision of the village code official or applicable fire protection district to the chief of the applicable fire protection district and village president by written notice filed in the village clerk's office and applicable fire protection district chief's office within ten (10) days from the date of the decision being appealed. The said chief and village president shall call a hearing on said appeal within sixty (60) days of said notice of appeal filing, and shall render a decision within (10) days after completing such hearings. Nothing herein shall restrict the village code official or applicable fire protection district from seeking immediate enforcement of the regulation of this ordinance in court where the hazard involved requires such action.
108.1.1 Court Of Jurisdiction
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the village or applicable fire protection district, may apply to the appropriate court of jurisdiction. Application for review shall be made to the proper court within fifteen (15) days after the filing of the village's or applicable fire protection district's decision in the office of the village clerk and chief of the applicable fire protection district.
Section 109 - Violations
109.3 Violation Penalties
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Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive from the village code official or applicable fire protection district, or of a permit or certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to the penalty provisions as specified under section 1-4-1 of the Wadsworth village code. Each day the violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 111 - Stop Work Order
111.4 Failure To Comply
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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 $100.00 dollars or more than $750.00 dollars for each offense payable to the village.
Chapter 3 - General Precautions Against Fire
Section 301 - General
301.3 Items Not Specifically Covered
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Whenever or wherever a condition is found in any building, lot, or premises, that in the opinion of the code official is not specifically covered by the provisions of this chapter, but that requires correction or removal for the protection of the occupants or the public, the code official shall order such conditions be corrected or removed and the owner or occupant of such buildings, lots, or premises shall comply with such orders.
Section 305 - Ignition Sources
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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.
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 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.
305.6 Heating And Lighting Apparatus
Proper clearance (a minimum of 36 inches) shall be maintained between lighting and heat producing equipment and combustibles so that continuous operation at full capacity will not increase the temperature of the surrounding combustibles to their flash point or ignition temperature.
Section 307 - Open Burning, Recreational Fires And Portable Outdoor Fireplaces
Open burning is permitted within the jurisdictional limits of the village, provided it complies with this code and title 4, chapter 5 of the Wadsworth village code.
307.4.3 Portable Outdoor Fireplaces
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307.4.3.1 - Portable Outdoor Fireplaces
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Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used only on noncombustible surfaces. Fuel for an outdoor fireplace shall consist of only seasoned, dry firewood and shall be ignited with a small quantity of paper.
307.6 Spread Of Fire
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No person shall knowingly permit any fire to spread so as to endanger the life or property of another or use or operate any device which may be a source of ignition, unless proper removal of flammable material surrounding the operation is accomplished, or such other reasonable precautions are taken to ensure against the starting or spreading of unfriendly fires.
Section 308 - Open Flames
Section 315 - Miscellaneous Combustible Material Storage
315.3 Outside Storage
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"and within fifteen (15) feet to any structure."
Add new section 317 - Electric Disconnect
317.1 Electric Disconnect
All new non-residential structures shall have an approved shunt trip switch on the exterior of the building, in a location approved by the fire code official, so that the electric power to the building can be disconnected in the event of an emergency. This disconnection would accept power company vaults and emergency generator or back up power systems. The shut off for these systems shall be readily identifiable for emergency purposes.
Existing non-residential structures that enlarge, change use, change electrical service or perform substantial renovations shall install an approved electric shunt trip switch on the exterior of the building, in a location approved by the fire code official, so that the electric power to the building can be disconnected in the event of an emergency.
Chapter 5 - Fire Service Features
Section 502 - Definitions
Key Box. Also known as "knox box." A secure device with a lock operable only by a fire department master key, and containing building entry keys and other keys that may be required for access in an emergency.
Section 503 - Fire Apparatus Access Roads
503.1.1 Buildings And Facilities
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503.1.4 Approval
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The location and requirement of the fire apparatus roads or fire lanes shall be reviewed and approved by the applicable fire protection district.
503.2.1 Dimensions
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Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty (20) feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than fifteen (15) feet.
503.2.3 Surfaces
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Fire apparatus access roads or fire lanes shall have an approved (by the fire code official) surface capable of supporting the appropriate fire apparatus. Fire apparatus roads shall be pitched in such a manner as to allow the runoff of water and eliminate the potential of standing water. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the surface in a usable condition at all times, including the removal of snow.
Section 506 - Key Boxes
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506.1 When Required
When access to, or within a structure, or an area unduly difficult because of secured openings, or to gain access to fire protection controls, and where immediate access is necessary for life saving or fire fighting purposes, the code official shall require a minimum of one key lock box to be installed at a height not to exceed six (6) feet, in an accessible location. All buildings with automatic fire alarm systems and/or automatic fire suppression sprinkler systems shall have installed an approved key lock box for access by the applicable fire protection district, except that a key lock box shall not be required for any property used for residential purposes but shall be strongly recommended. In addition, all non-residential buildings must have a key lock box. The key lock box shall be of an approved type (approved by the fire code official) and shall contain keys to gain access as required by the fire code official of the applicable fire protection district.
506.1.1 Locks
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The code official shall first approve any lock installed on gates or similar barriers.
506.2 Key Lock Box Maintenance
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The operator of the building shall immediately notify the applicable fire protection district 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 the applicable fire protection district and the village, and their officers, employees and agents from any liability with respect to such key lock boxes.
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506.3 Key Lock Box Availability
The chief of the applicable fire protection district is authorized to make available key lock boxes to all owners or lessees of buildings or structures or their duly authorized agents.
506.4 Stock Of Key Boxes
The applicable fire protection district shall purchase such key lock boxes (of a type to be approved by the applicable fire protection district fire chief) in reasonable quantities and provide them to users for cost plus a reasonable handling charge.
Section 507 - Fire Protection Water Supplies
507.1 Required Water Supply
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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 code official that inadequate water supplies exist, the code official shall reject any applicable plans and provide the property owner, the water utility, and the building official 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 shall 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 of 500,000 gallons of available water or that which is required for the development. (See appendix B for additional rural water supply requirements).
507.3 Fire Flow
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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 municipal public water supply system. Non public municipal water supply system the minimum fire flow shall be 500 hundred (500) gallons per minute (gpm) with not less than 20 pounds per square inch (psi).
507.3.2 Adopt Appendix B - Fire Flow For Buildings
507.5 Fire Hydrant Systems
507.5.1 Where Required
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The maximum hydrant spacing shall not exceed three hundred (300) feet 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 code official shall increase or decrease hydrant spacing and appropriate supply mains as deemed necessary.
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507.5.1.1 Adopt IFC Appendix C - Fire Hydrant Locations And Distribution
507.5.1.1 General
Additional fire hydrants shall be located within fifty (50) 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 exceed one hundred (100) feet of six (6) inch pipe and six hundred (600) feet of eight (8) inch pipe. It is recommended that a looped water main system with a minimum pipe diameter of eight (8) inches be required for each structure or group of structures.
507.5.7 Identification
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All fire hydrants public or private shall be marked with a number, hydrant flag and painted a color approved by the fire code official. At dry fire hydrants, provide signs with the wording "No Parking" with arrows and fire hydrant symbol.
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.
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507.7 Adopt IFC Appendix D - Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Section 511 - Elevators
511.1 When Required
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Provide elevator service for new multi-level buildings that exceed 1,000 square feet of floor area in accordance with state of Illinois accessibility code requirements for elevators.
Exception: One and two-family residences, unless covered elsewhere in this code.
511.2 Elevator Car Requirements
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 2,500 lb. capacity with a 42" side slide door.
Chapter 6 - Building Services And Systems
Section 609 - Commercial Kitchen Hoods
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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 applicable fire protection district's main dispatch center via an approved fire alarm system.
609.5 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.
609.6 Cleaning Schedule
Where a cleaning schedule is not on file, the code official shall require a schedule to be submitted, indicating the method of cleaning and the time intervals between cleanings.
Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
Section 903 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems
903.2 Where Required - New Structures
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All new non-residential structures, including new commercial horse stable facilities, are required to contain an approved sprinkler system only in instances where required by the installation thresholds under the 2009 international fire code. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with applicable NFPA standards, manufacturer's recommendations, UL listings, and good fire safety practices. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be maintained in full operating condition at all times. The use of dry sidewall or pendant sprinklers is allowed. The area of coverage and placement shall be approved by the fire code official of the applicable fire protection district. There shall be no sprinkler requirement for residential structures constructed under the international residential code; however, any sprinkler system installation where done voluntarily must comply with NFPA standards.
Exception No. 1: Detached accessory structures which comply with all of the following do not require automatic fire sprinkler protection.
1. Less than one thousand (1,000) 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
Note: Accessory structures which are accessory to buildings used for solely residential purposes are fully exempt from any of the above requirements.
Exception No. 2: Real estate sales and construction trailers utilized during the development of property when approved by the code official, agriculture storage buildings less than 8,000 square feet and private (non- commercial) horse stables.
903.2.1 Through 903.2.11.6 Where Required
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903.2.1 Existing Structures
An automatic fire sprinkler system, approved by the fire code official, shall be installed in existing non- residential structures when any of the following conditions are present or occur:
a. All existing non-sprinklered, non-residential structures (other than one and two family residential dwellings) that undergoes any work or renovations that requires a building permit and is improved through renovation, enlargement, modification or alterations that equals 50% or more of the current building area (square footage) shall be required to add an approved fire sprinkler system. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems, in new buildings or structures or structures/buildings that enlarge, renovate, change use or occupancy, modify or perform alterations, shall be provided and installed as required by section 903 of the 2009 international fire code.
b. A change of occupancy or use takes place in an existing building and the fire code official in conjunction with the fire chief shall determine if fire and life safety have been affected to the degree to necessitate an approved fire sprinkler system; or,
c. Where there are mixed occupancy uses the requirements for the more restrictive use shall apply. If an existing building is converted to a mixed use or is enlarged to include a mixed use then the whole building shall have a fire sprinkler system installed or the new use or enlarged area shall have fire sprinklers installed and shall be separated from the existing use with at least a 3 hour U.L. listed masonry fire wall; or,
d. There is an addition or additions to any structure or alterations to any structure that increases the existing fire area of the structure or creates a new fire area or creates an increase in fire or life safety hazard in the building by reason of construction means and methods or occupancy or use group.
e. All fire sprinkler systems shall be connected to an NFPA 72 approved fire alarm system. The system shall be designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the most current edition of NFPA 72 and any local codes and ordinances. The system shall include an approved addressable fire alarm panel, manual pull stations, audio visual fire alarm warning devices, smoke detection at the fire alarm panel and connection to the applicable fire protection district fire communications center by a type approved by the fire code official.
Exception: Buildings used for one and two family residential purposes unless they already have an existing fire sprinkler system then it must be expanded to include any additions or changes.
903.3.1.4 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. All sprinkler systems shall be electronically supervised by a fire alarm system.
903.3 Installation Requirements
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903.3.8 Sprinkler Valve/Fire Pump Room
All fire sprinkler valve rooms and fire pump rooms shall be provided with minimum one hour U. L. listed fire separation enclosure from adjacent uses and shall have an exterior access door or an interior access door on the level of fire department access.
903.3.9 Furnace Room
In all buildings that contain a sprinkler system, both residential and non-residential, there shall be at least one (1) domestic sprinkler head in the building's furnace room(s).
903.4.1 Monitoring
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903.4.1.1 Reporting Directly To The Fire District Communication Center
Where required by the fire code official to protect from hazards to life and property, the fire alarm system shall connect directly to the applicable fire protection district's communication center. The method of connection shall be of a type approved by the applicable fire protection district's fire chief.
903.4.2 Alarms
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Where Required:
All new non-residential structures are required to contain an approved wireless fire alarm system. By January 1, 2018, all existing non-residential structures, including commercial horse facilities, shall contain an approved wireless fire alarm system. All approved fire alarm systems in non-residential structures shall be wireless and connected directly to the applicable fire protection district's dispatch center.
There shall be no fire alarm requirement for residential structures constructed under the international residential code; however, any fire alarm installation where done voluntarily must comply with NFPA standards. Any alarm installed for residential structure is permitted, but is not required, to connect directly to the applicable fire district's dispatch center, or alternatively to a central station (Brinks, ADT, etc.).
903.4.2.1 Strobe Lights
A strobe light shall be installed on the exterior of all occupancies protected by a fire sprinkler system. The strobe light shall be located directly over the fire department connection and next to the 10-inch exterior bell or in a location approved by the fire code official. In a new multi-occupancy structure, an additional strobe light (color as approved by the fire code official) shall be installed at an approved exterior location for each unit. These devices shall activate on a water flow only. The strobe light shall be clearly visible from the fire department's normal access route and shall be labeled as "water flow". The type, number of appliances and location of the strobe lights and bells shall be approved by the fire code official.
903.4.2.1.1 Alarm Notification Appliance For All New NFPA 13D Fire Sprinkler Systems For One And Two Family Dwellings
A weatherproof horn/strobe light shall be installed on the exterior of new one and two family dwellings for activation of water flow, only in instances of a new installation at a one or two family dwelling. A minimum of one 10 inch water flow alarm bell shall be installed on the interior of new one and two family dwellings (on the return air supply duct). The type, number of appliances and location of strobe lights and bells shall be approved by the fire code official of the applicable fire protection district.
903.4.2.2 Building Notification
Alarm indicating appliances audio visual devices shall be provided, seen and heard in all areas of every building per NFPA 72. All sprinklered buildings shall be provided with occupant notification devices. This will provide full building notification per NFPA 72.
903.4.2.3 Inspector's Test Valve Accessibility And Identification
Fire sprinkler system inspector's test valves shall be accessible at all times and located no more than 6 feet above the finished floor unless approved otherwise by the fire code official. On multiple riser systems, test valves shall be marked as to which riser and area it tests.
903.4.3 Floor Control Valves
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In multi story buildings, approved supervised indicating floor control valves with water flow switches shall be provided for each floor at the point of connection to the riser. In large multi tenant buildings, approved control valves with water flow switches shall be provided for each tenant. This will make it easier for the fire department personnel to locate the fire and will eliminate birdcage sprinkler systems where the alarm is for the whole building.
903.4.3.1 Sprinkler Control Valves
All new and existing sprinkler control valves shall be equipped with electronic supervision (tamper switches) in accordance with NFPA 72. All new tamper switches installed shall have the capability to self restore. All supervisory signals shall be transmitted directly to the applicable fire protection district's main dispatch communication center.
903.7 Automatic Sprinklers
Where automatic sprinkler provide protection to an area with an approved flow switch interconnected to the fire alarm system, and is easily identifiable as to the location, additional automatic detectors are not required. When a building has numerous rooms protected by the zone sprinkler system, the fire code official may require additional smoke detectors for a more rapid means to identify the location of smoke or fire.
903.8 Hydraulic Nameplate
By each hydraulically calculated area, on each drawing, provide a copy of the hydraulic nameplate. This will make it easier to check the hydraulics of the sprinkler system for future building or storage changes.
903.9 References To NFPA Standards
All listed references to NFPA standards are to be considered part of this code. This will require sprinkler system installations to be installed per NFPA requirements and NFPA recommendations for good engineering practices and installations. The appendixes of all NFPA standards are to be considered as part of each standard and are considered a "shall" requirement and not "should" information. This will require sprinkler system installations to be installed per NFPA requirements and NFPA recommendations for good engineering practices and installations.
903.10 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.
903.11 Sprinkler Riser And/Or Fire Pump Room Access Door
Provide an outside access door to the sprinkler riser room and/or fire pump room or an interior access door at the level of fire department access. The door shall be labeled with minimum 4 inch letters.
903.12 Separation Of Sprinkler Riser And/Or Fire Pump Room
Provide a minimum one hour fire separation for the sprinkler riser room and/or the fire pump room from the remainder of the building.
903.13 Hydraulic Calculations
Provide a minimum 5 psi minimum safety factor in the fire protection system hydraulic calculation. The system demand shall be 5 psi minimum below the seasonal low water flow test supply. The safety factor will allow for low pressures in the water supply. By each hydraulic calculated area, on each drawing, provide a copy of the hydraulic nameplate. This will make it easier to check the hydraulics of the sprinkler system for future building or storage changes.
903.14 Fire Hose Valves - Warehouse And/Or Storage Fire Areas
In all warehouse storage areas exceeding 10,000 square feet, and where storage exceeds twelve (12) feet high, provide inside 21/2" fire hose valves with 11/2" reducer to a 11/2" connection. Locate the valves at each door entrance to the warehouse and/or storage area. Provide additional 21/2" fire hose valves so that no portion of the warehouse and/or storage area is more than 120' maximum travel distance to a fire hose valve. Show the location of all obstructions and/or racks on the drawing.
Fire hose valves system piping shall be:
1. A separate riser piping system or system as approved by the fire code official.
2. The 21/2" valves shall be supplied by a minimum of 4" with 21/2" drops to each valve.
3. Where system pressures exceed 100 psi, provide Potter reduced pressure field adjustable type valves.
903.15 Large Warehouse System Check Valves
Provide a check valve in each sprinkler riser on large warehouse systems. This will prevent multiple sprinkler system riser flow switches from activating (backwards) when large volumes of water are flowing through another riser.
Section 905 - Standpipe Systems
905.3 Required Installations
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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 code official. All standpipe and sprinkler risers shall have separate control valves and flow switches per floor.
905.3.1 Building Height
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Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings or structures (1) in all newly constructed buildings so that all areas in excess of 100 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 100 feet from the nearest point of entry to the building; (3) in all newly constructed buildings or structures more than one (1) story in height or is one (1) story or more below the highest level of fire department vehicle access so that all areas on those floors are within 100 feet of a standpipe; and (4) in all buildings or structures more than one (1) story in height or is one (1) story or more 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 100 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
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905.12 Piping Design
The riser piping, supply piping and the water service piping shall be sized to maintain a residual pressure of at least 65 psi (448 kPa) at the topmost outlet of each riser. The piping size shall be based on the capacity of the automatic water supply system or, where as automatic water supply is neither required nor provided to maintain the residual pressure of 65 psi, the pipe size shall be on a pressure of 150 psi available at the fire department connection.
Exception: The residual pressure of 65 psi is not required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3 and where the highest floor level is not more than 150 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exception: One- and two-family dwellings
905.13 Riser Sizing
The riser size shall be based on the hydraulic calculations for a minimum flow of 500 gpm (1892 L/min.).
Exceptions:
1. Where only 11/2" valves are provided, the riser(s) shall be sized to provide a minimum flow of 100 gpm (378 L/min.).
2. In buildings where limited area sprinkler systems are supplied with water from a common standpipe riser, the riser shall be sized to satisfy total demand.
3. For occupancies use group B, I, R-1, or R-2 in buildings that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3, each riser shall be sized for a minimum flow of 250 gpm (945 L/min.).
4. Risers that are sized in accordance with the pipe schedule requirements of NFPA 14 listed in chapter 35 are not subject to this requirement.
905.14 System Pipe Sizing
The system piping, including the horizontal or common feeder lines, shall be sized for a minimum flow of 500 gpm (1892 L/min.). Where more than one standpipe riser is required or provided, all common system piping shall be sized for a minimum flow of 500 gpm (1892 L/min.) for the first riser plus 250 gpm (945 L/min.) for each additional riser, and the total shall not be required to exceed 1,250 gpm (4731 L/min.).
Exceptions:
1. Where only 11/2" valves are provided, the supply piping shall be sized for a minimum flow of 100 gpm (378 L/min.) for each riser, and the total shall not be required to exceed 500 gpm (1892 L/min.).
2. In buildings where limited area sprinkler systems are supplied with water from a common standpipe riser, the supply piping shall be sized for a minimum flow of 500 gpm (1892 L/min.) plus the sprinkler demand for first riser, plus 250 gpm (945 L/min.) for each additional riser, and the total shall be required to exceed 1,250 gpm (4731 L/min.).
3. For occupancies in use group B, I, R-1, or R-2 in buildings that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3, all common supply piping shall be sized for a minimum flow of 250 gpm (945 L/min.) for the first riser plus 250 gpm (945 L/min.) for each additional riser, and the total shall not be required to exceed 750 gpm (2838 L/min.).
Section 906 - Portable Fire Extinguishers
906.1 Where Required
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1. Where deemed necessary by the fire code official based on plan reviewing, inspections of occupancies, or protection of processes and/or activities and at a minimum at each exit door and within seventy five foot (75) travel distance from anywhere in the space.
2. 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.
Section 907 - Fire Alarm And Detection Systems
907.1.3 Equipment
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New fire alarm control panels shall be addressable unless otherwise approved by the code official. The equipment shall be capable of having the audio signal silence without resetting the fire alarm control panel. All fire alarm control panels shall have an approved method of placing the system in trouble mode at the location of the alarm panel.
907.2 Where Required - New Buildings And Structures
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An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in all use groups of new buildings and structures in accordance with sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23. Fire alarm systems shall be maintained in full operating condition at all times. All fire alarm control panels or full function annunciator panels shall be installed within 10 feet of the main entrance, or in a location approved by the fire code official. Occupant notification shall be in accordance with section 907.6, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Where automatic sprinkler protection is installed in accordance with this or any other code or ordinance is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in all use groups, not provided with an automatic sprinkler system, in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72. Devices, combinations of devices, appliances and equipment shall comply with section 907.1.2.
The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors, except that an approved alternative type of detector shall be installed in spaces such as boiler rooms where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.
Exception: One and two family residences which fall under the jurisdiction of the international residential code, unless specified elsewhere in this code.
907.2.1 Group A
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A manual fire alarm shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 in group A occupancies.
907.2.1.1 Group A-2
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An automatic fire alarm detection system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 in group A-2 occupancies that have an occupant load of 50 or more persons.
907.2.2 Group B
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in all use group B occupancies.
907.2.3 Group E
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in all group E occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems shall be connected to the building fire alarm system.
907.2.4 Group F
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in all use group F occupancies.
907.2.5 Group H
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A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in group H occupancies. An automatic detection system shall be installed for highly toxic gasses, organic peroxides and oxidizers in accordance with chapters 37, 39 and 40 respectively.
907.2.6 Group I
A manual fire alarm system shall be provided in all group I occupancies.
907.2.7 Group M
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A manual fire alarm system shall be provided in all group M occupancies.
907.2.11 Single And Multiple Station Smoke Alarms
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", the current state of Illinois smoke detector act (425 ILCS 60/1, et. seq.) and all the rules and regulations of the Illinois state fire marshal".
907.2.11.1.1 Group R-1
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4. Within 15 feet outside of any sleeping area
5. At the top of every stair
6. Within 15 feet of any furnace
7. As required by any law of the state of Illinois
907.2.11.1.2 Group R-2, R-3, R-4 And I-I
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4. Within 15 feet outside of any sleeping area
5. At the top of every stair
6. Within 15 feet of any furnace
7. As required by any law of the state of Illinois
907.2.11.4 Power Source
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2. Group R-3 smoke alarms are to be 120 volt with a battery backup.
3. Smoke alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup in group R-1 where they are connected to an emergency electrical system.
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907.3.1 Single And Multiple Station Smoke Alarms
Listed single-and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and the household fire warning equipment provisions of NFPA 72.
When a system is installed within a dwelling unit it shall comply with UL 217.
907.3.2 Where Required In Existing One And Two Family dwellings
All existing one and two family residences shall have installed therein smoke detectors in accordance with Illinois smoke detector act. Every single-family residence shall have at least one smoke detector installed on every story, including basements, but not including unoccupied attics. Smoke detectors shall be installed in each room used for sleeping purposes and within fifteen (15) feet of the entrances of all rooms used for sleeping purposes. The signal shall be clearly audible within each room used for sleeping purposes over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. In single-family residences with split-levels, a smoke detector installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level if the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. However, if there is an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke detector shall be installed on each level.
907.3.3 Alterations, Repairs, And Additions
When interior alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings; the smoke alarms shall be interconnected and hard-wired.
Exceptions:
1. Smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required to be interconnected and hard-wired where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available which could provide access for hard wiring and interconnection without the removal of interior finishes.
2. Repairs to the exterior surfaces of dwellings are exempt from the requirements of this section.
907.3.4 Mounting Of Detectors
All smoke detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling at least six (6)" from the wall, or on the wall six (6) to twelve (12)" from the ceiling, except that all smoke detectors in interior common stairwells shall be on the uppermost ceiling.
907.3.5 Responsibility For Installation
In single family and two family residences, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building or structure to supply and install all required smoke detectors. The owner shall be responsible for making reasonable efforts to test and maintain smoke detectors in interior common stairwells.
907.3.6 Maintenance Of Detectors
It shall be the responsibility of the tenant to test and provide general maintenance for the smoke detectors within the tenant's dwelling unit and to notify the owner or an authorized agent of the owner, in writing, of any deficiencies, which the tenant cannot correct. The owner shall be responsible for providing the tenant with written information regarding smoke detector testing and maintenance.
907.3.7 Battery Replacement
The tenant shall be responsible for replacement of any required batteries in the smoke detectors in the tenant's dwelling unit, except that the owner shall ensure that such batteries are in operating condition at the time the tenant takes possession of the dwelling unit. The tenant shall provide the owner or the authorized agent of the owner with access to the dwelling unit to correct any deficiencies in the smoke detector(s), which have been reported in writing to the owner or authorized agent of the owner.
907.3.8 Low-Voltage System
At the option of the owner of the building or structure, a low-voltage, standard central smoke detection system may be installed in a single-family residence or two- family residence in lieu of battery-powered smoke detectors or hard-wired smoke detectors, provided that such low-voltage standard central smoke detection system meets the requirements for such a system set forth in the ordinance codified in this chapter or is otherwise approved by the code official.
907.3.9 Existing Multi-Family (Three Or More Dwelling Units) Buildings
All multi-family buildings whether existing or constructed hereafter, shall have installed therein hard-wired smoke detectors as provided in this subsection.
907.3.9.1 Smoke Detector Locations
1. Each room used for sleeping purposes.
Exception: Existing multi-family buildings and structures have the option to install battery powered smoke detectors in lieu of hard-wired in sleeping areas. Hard-wire smoke detectors with battery back up is preferred.
2. In the immediate vicinity (minimum of 15 feet) of all entrances to rooms used for sleeping purposes.
3. Within 15 feet of any furnace.
4. A smoke detector shall be installed in each interior common stairwell (at the top of the stairs).
5. A smoke detector shall be installed in each interior common corridor or hallway at intervals of not more than thirty (30) feet.
6. A smoke detector shall be installed within each laundry room, boiler, electrical and other service room, and each tenant and building maintenance storage room. The code official is authorized to require an approved alternative type of detector be installed where, during normal operation, products or combustion or other conditions are present in sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.
907.3.9.2 Access For Maintenance
The tenant shall provide the owner or authorized agent of the owner with access to the dwelling unit to check, clean, test, maintain, repair and replace all smoke detectors therein.
907.3.9.3 Low Voltage Standard Smoke Detection System Locations
The low-voltage, standard central smoke detection system shall be installed in all interior common stairwells, interior common corridors or hallways, laundry rooms, boiler, electrical and other service rooms, and tenant and building maintenance and storage rooms. The smoke detection devices connected to the low-voltage, standard central smoke detection system shall be located as provided in 907.3.9.1.
907.3.9.4 Hard Wired Smoke Detector Locations
A hard-wired smoke detector with battery back-up shall be installed in each room used for sleeping purposes. When more than one smoke detector is installed, all smoke detectors shall be so wired so that the actuation of one detector shall activate all the detectors in the dwelling unit.
907.3.9.5 Annunciator And Panel Control Box
Each smoke detection device connected to the low- voltage, standard central smoke detection system shall be connected to an annunciator and a panel control box.
1. The annunciator shall have a visual indicator of alarm location and be installed in the entrance or on the exterior of each building or structure at the entrance, in a waterproof enclosure, as directed by the fire code official.
2. There shall be American with disability act (ADA) compliant horn/strobes installed in the interior common corridors, hallways, and stairwells leading to the dwelling units, which are clearly audible within such dwelling units over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
907.3.9.6 Fire Alarm Supervision
All new low-voltage, standard central smoke detection system installations shall be connected directly to the applicable fire protection district's dispatch communication center via a two-way radio transmitter at the time the system is placed into operation.
907.3.9.7 Responsibility Maintenance
In multi-family buildings or structures it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building or structure or authorized agent of the owner thereof to install, maintain, repair, and replace, if necessary, the low- voltage, standard central smoke detection system required hereby.
907.3.9.8 Maintenance And Testing
The owner or authorized agent of the owner shall also be responsible for the continuous maintenance of such system through no less than an annual inspection and testing thereof performed under a written maintenance agreement with a reliable firm actively engaged in the servicing of such systems. A copy of each maintenance agreement shall be accompanied by a written report and a copy of such report shall be promptly delivered to the applicable fire protection district. Further, the current maintenance agreement and latest report shall be made available at all reasonable times for inspection by duly authorized personnel of the applicable fire protection district bureau of fire prevention.
907.3.9.9 Power Source For Existing Multifamily Buildings
Smoke alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup where they are connected to an emergency electrical system.
907.3.9.10 Heat Detection Device
Where a heat detection device or combination heat and smoke detection device will be more effective than a smoke detector as a result of conditions within the area in which the device is located, the heat detection device or combination heat and smoke detection device shall be installed in place of a smoke detector at the direction of the code official. The combination heat and smoke detection device shall bear the testing label of a nationally recognized, independent testing laboratory and shall meet the requirements of NFPA 72.
907.5.2 Manual Fire Alarm Boxes
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Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed in each use group described in this code; they shall be installed in accordance with these amendments and the 2009 international fire code.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in group E occupancies where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the notification appliances will activate on sprinkler water flow and manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
907.5.2.6 Separate Zones
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Manual fire alarm boxes, audio/visual devices and detectors are to be on separate zones per floor unless approved otherwise by the fire code official.
907.6.2.3.5 Multi-Tenant Use Group M, F And S Buildings
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Multi-tenant use group M, F and S buildings will be "ring by tenant" activated by a fire sprinkler system flow switch for that space or automatic fire detection 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.
907.7.5 Monitoring
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All required fire protective signaling systems located within the village of Wadsworth, with the exception of residential systems in buildings, structures and uses that fall under the international residential code (unless done voluntarily), shall transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals directly to the main dispatch communication center for the applicable fire protection district. This connection shall be made with a two-way radio transmitter installed at each location. All required fire protective signaling systems shall report directly to the applicable fire protection district's main dispatch communication center via a two- way radio transmitter. Future methods of connection shall be determined by the chief.
Exceptions:
1. Single- and multi-station smoke detectors are required by section 907.2.10.
2. Smoke detectors in buildings of use group I-3 occupancies.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
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907.10 False Fire Alarm Activation
False fire alarm: Any alarm signal which indicates the existence of an emergency situation, when in fact no such emergency exists, and shall include any alarm signal generated by any fire protection system by whatever means, but shall not include alarms from the following causes.
1. Fire which causes structural damage to the protected premises.
2. Earthquake causing structural damage to the protected premises.
3. Tornado winds causing structural damage to the protected premises.
4. Flooding to the protected premises due to overflow of natural drainage.
5. Lightning causing physical damage to the protected premises.
6. Telephone line malfunction verified in writing by an authorized telephone company supervisor within seven calendar days of the occurrence.
7. Electrical service interruption verified in writing by an authorized local power company supervisor within seven calendar days of the occurrence.
907.10.1 False Fire Alarm Service Charge
For false fire alarms, an alarm user shall be charged a service charge of $100.00 for each false alarm in excess of three (3) in any calendar year. All false fire alarm service charges shall be remitted to the applicable fire protection district by the alarm user upon receipt of the statement for such service charge.
907.10.2 Newly Installed Fire Alarm Allowance
Special consideration will be given to fire alarm users should false fire alarms occur during the first three months after the user's alarm service was commenced.
907.10.3 Local Government Allowance
Units of local government such as schools and park districts may receive special consideration for alarms caused by circumstances listed in section 907.10.
907.10.4 Liability
The village and the applicable fire protection district assumes no liability for:
1. Any defects in the operation of an alarm system.
2. Any failure or neglect to respond appropriately upon receipt of an alarm.
3. Any failure or neglect of any person in connection with the installation, operation, or maintenance of any alarm system.
4. The transmission of alarm signals, prerecorded alarm messages, or the relaying of such signals and messages.
907.10.5 Intentional False Alarms
No person shall intentionally turn in a fire alarm when, in fact, such person knows that no fire exists. No person shall activate any fire alarm system or any fire suppression system for purposes other than emergency, maintenance, or prescribed testing.
907.10.6 Penalties
Any person who violates any of the provisions of section 907 shall be subject to the penalty provisions as outlined in section 1-4-1 of the Wadsworth village code. Each day that the violation exists shall be considered a separate violation. Such fines shall be in addition to any other fee or charge authorized pursuant to the terms of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
Section 912 - Fire Department Connections
912.7
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All fire department connections shall be a 21/2" x 21/2" x 21/2" siamese NST connection or as approved by the fire code official.
Chapter 10 - Means Of Egress
Section 1005 - Egress Width
1006.6.3 Illumination Emergency Power
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6. All rooms containing the building fire sprinkler riser(s), fire pump(s) and fire alarm control panel(s) shall be provided with approved emergency lighting.
Chapter 33 - Explosives And Fireworks
Section 3302 - Definitions
Add wording to the fireworks definition section 3302.1:
The following words and terms shall, for the purpose of this chapter and as stated elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.
Fireworks: The term "fireworks" shall mean and include any explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect of a temporary exhibitional nature by explosion, combustion, deflagration or detonation, and shall include blank cartridges, toy cannons, in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel the same, firecrackers, torpedoes, sky-rockets, roman candles, bombs, or other fireworks of like construction and any fireworks containing any explosive compound, or any tablets or other device containing any explosive substance, or containing combustible substances producing visual effects, provided, however, that the term "fireworks" shall not include trick noise makers known as "party poppers", "booby traps", and "snappers"; toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices in which paper or plastic caps containing twenty-five hundredths of grains or less of explosive compound are used, providing 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 hundredths grains of explosive mixture.
Note: Devices such as sparklers, snake or glow worm pellets, trick matches, etc. that require an open flame, such as a match or lighter, to ignite are not permitted.
Section 3304 - Explosive Materials Storage And Handling
Delete this section and insert the following:
3304.1 Explosive Materials Storage And Handling
The storage of explosive materials is prohibited within the village of Wadsworth.
Delete sections 3304.2 through 3304.10.7
Section 3305 - Manufacture, Assembly And Testing Of Explosives, Explosive Materials And Fireworks
3305.1 General
Delete this section and insert the following:
The manufacturing, assembly and testing of explosives, ammunition, blasting agents and fireworks is prohibited in the village of Wadsworth.
Delete sections 3305.2 through 3305.9
Section 3308 - Fireworks Display
3308.2 Permit Application
Delete this section and insert the following:
The display of fireworks must be conducted in accordance with this code, the state of Illinois code, and pursuant to title 5, chapter 5 of the Wadsworth village code. A permit shall be required for the possession, display or discharge of fireworks or pyrotechnical displays. The permit application shall include the applicant's name, address, and age; the date and place of the proposed discharge of fireworks or pyrotechnical display; the nature and quantities of fireworks to be discharged or displayed; and the applicant's experience, if any, in discharge of fireworks or pyrotechnical displays. Also included shall be plans for the display, inspections of the display site, and demonstrations of the display operation. Such permit shall be applied for a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to the proposed date of display. Applicant is also required to comply with any and all applicable state of Illinois laws and regulations.
Upon receipt of the application, the code official, or designee, shall inspect the location of the proposed discharge of fireworks or pyrotechnical display. If, in the judgment of the code official, or designee it would not be hazardous to any property or persons to allow such discharge of fireworks or pyrotechnical displays, given the resources of the fire department available for the requested date, the code official shall approve the application and issue a permit for the discharge of fireworks or pyrotechnical display. Fees in accordance with section 105.8 shall apply.
A representative of the applicable fire protection district shall stand by on site from the time fireworks product arrives on site through the post display final safety check. In addition, a fire engine with a crew of two (2) firefighters will be required for standby at the display. Standby personnel shall be reimbursed at a rate of $50.00 per hour per person and the vehicle cost is $135 per hour per vehicle. The fire vehicle and standby personnel will be reimbursed a minimum of two (2) hours. Payment is due at the time the permit is issued.
A permit granted hereunder shall not be transferable, nor shall any such permit be extended beyond the dates set out therein.
Add as additional section:
Section 3311 - Fireworks Violations
3311.1 General
A person shall not possess, manufacture, store, offer or expose for sale, sell at retail or discharge any fireworks within the village.
Exception: Where approved for the supervised display of fireworks in accordance with section 3308 of this code.
3311.2 Bond For Display
The permit holder shall furnish a bond in an amount approved by the code official for the payment of all potential damage caused either to the person or property due to the permitted display, and arising from any acts of the permit holder or agent of the permit holder. In lieu of a bond, the permit holder may provide a certificate of insurance, in an amount acceptable to the code official as an additional insured and execute an agreement holding the village of Wadsworth and the applicable fire protection district harmless from any damage to persons or property caused by the permitted display.
3311.3 Fines For Violations
Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation found violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall subject to the penalty provisions as specified in section 1-4-1 of the Wadsworth village code for each day that the violation exists. All fines shall be paid to the village.
Chapter 47 - Referenced Standards
Delete ICC electric code and insert 2005 national electric code-NFPA 70.
Delete international plumbing code and insert the Illinois state plumbing code.
Delete the international sewage disposal code and insert Illinois state plumbing code.
Delete IBC-09 and insert IBC-06 and any and all correlating sections as indicated notwithstanding anything printed to the contrary.
Delete IFGC-09 and insert IFGC-06 and any and all correlating sections as indicated notwithstanding anything printed to the contrary.
Delete IMC-09 and insert IMC-06 and any and all correlating sections as indicated notwithstanding anything printed to the contrary.
Delete IPMC-09 and insert IPMCC-06 and any and all correlating sections as indicated notwithstanding anything printed to the contrary.
Delete IRC-09 and insert IRC-06 and any and all correlating sections as indicated notwithstanding anything printed to the contrary.
NFPA The most current edition of all the NFPA standards, except/deleting NFPA 1 and NFPA 5000, are adopted by reference and also in whole.
Appendix B Of This Code Is Pages 426-426 Of 2009 International Fire Code: "Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements For Buildings"
Appendix B
Section B-103 - Modifications
Add as additional sections:
B-103.4 Dry hydrants
In any subdivision/development, where a water distribution system is not provided, the village may require the 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 the approval of the code official with a suction pipe from the middle of the pond. 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 applicable fire protection district. Where a pond is not practical, a tank system with adequate water storage capacity will 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 ordinance.
B-103.4.1: Where the configuration of lots, distance between buildings and lot lines or public utility easements, accessibility to building or fire suppression requirements dictate, the code official shall require additional hydrants as deemed necessary.
B-103.4.2: 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.
B-103.4.3: The precise location of and specifications for dry hydrant(s) shall be subject to the review and approval by the code official prior to the installation of the system.
B-103.4.4: 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.
B-103.4.5: 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 applicable fire protection district.
B-103.4.6: 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.
B-103.4.7: The applicable fire protection district may require the property owner or his agent to install "No Parking - Fire Hydrant", or other signs as needed.
B-105.1: Delete the exception
B-105.2: Delete the exception
Appendix C Of This Code Is Pages 427 Of 2009 International Fire Code: "Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations And Distribution"
Appendix D Of This Code Is Pages 429-431 Of 2009 International Fire Code: "Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads"
(Ord. 2013-888, 1-15-2013)