(A) Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain Code known as the 2018 International Fire Code, second printing, including Appendix "D", as prepared and published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy of which has been on file for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of this section and now is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
(B) Amendments: The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the 2018 International Fire Code, second printing, including Appendix "D":
1. Section 101.1 Title. Amend by deleting the words and punctuation marks, "[Name of Jurisdiction]" and insert the words "The Village of Willowbrook."
2. Section 102.4 Application of building code. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 102.4:
Section 102.4 Application of building code. The design and construction of new structures, as well as repairs, alterations and additions to existing structures, shall comply with the International Building Code as amended by the Village of Willowbrook. Where corresponding sections of the International Fire Code have been modified or amended within the International Building Code, the most strict application shall apply. These sections include, but are not limited to, modifications or amendments to the requirements for fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems and means of egress.
3. Section 102.10 Conflicting provisions. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 102.10:
Section 102.10 Conflicting provisions. Where there is conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where there is a conflict between a corresponding requirement in the International Fire Code and the International Building Code, the most strict application shall apply.
4. SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY. Amend by adding the following new Section 102.13:
Section 102.13 Provisions with Respect to Certain Use Group "U" Structures:
Notwithstanding any language contained in the following referenced sections to the contrary, all use group "U" structures which exceed two thousand (2,000) square feet in gross area and which are intended to be used or are used at any time for assembly purposes shall comply with all applicable sections of the adopted Building and Fire Codes.
Additionally, notwithstanding any language contained in the following referenced sections to the contrary, all use group "U" structures which exceed two thousand (2,000) square feet in gross area (whether legal, legal nonconforming or illegal) existing on the effective date hereof and which are used at any time for assembly purposes shall be brought into conformance with all applicable sections of the adopted Building and Fire Codes on or before April 1, 2000. April 1, 2000 shall, for all purposes, be deemed an appropriate amortization period for every such legal, legal nonconforming and illegal use presently existing within the corporate limits of the Village of Willowbrook. Should any such use hereafter be located within the Village of Willowbrook by reason of annexation into the Village of a lot or parcel on which such use is located, then such use shall be brought into conformance with the above referenced Sections within eleven (11) months after the date of annexation. Such eleven (11) month period shall, for all purposes, be deemed an appropriate amortization period for every such legal, legal nonconforming and illegal use so annexed to the Village.
5. Section 103.2 Appointment. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 103.2:
Section 103.2 Appointment. The Fire Code Official shall be the Building Official or his/her designee and shall be appointed by the Chief Appointing Authority of the jurisdiction; and the Fire Code Official shall not be removed from office except for cause and after full opportunity to be heard on specific and relevant charges by and before the Appointing Authority.
6. Section 105.1.2 Types of Permits. Operational Permit. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 105.1.2:
Section 105.1.2 Types of Permits. Operational Permit. An operational permit allows an applicant to conduct an operation(s) for which a permit is required by Section 105.6 in accordance with the schedule as outlined in the fee ordinances. A permit fee shall be charged annually for each type of operational permit in accordance with the schedule as outlined in the fee ordinances (see Operational Permit/Product Description and Fee Table below). A permit shall constitute authority to maintain, store or handle materials; or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property.
Operational Permit/Product Description and Fee Table
Description | Permit Required (Yes or No) | Administrative Permit Fee | IFC Code Reference |
Description | Permit Required (Yes or No) | Administrative Permit Fee | IFC Code Reference | |
A | Compressed Gases. Section 105.6.8: An operational permit is required: Compressed gas. Storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of amounts listed in Table 105.6.8 Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel to propel the vehicle. | Yes | $150.00 | 105.6.8 |
B | Cryogenic Fluids. Section 105.6.10: An operational permit is required: To produce, store, transport onsite, use, handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in excess of the amount listed in Table 105.6.10 | Yes | $150.00 | 105.6.10 |
C | Hazardous Materials. Section 105.6.20: An operational permit is required to: Store, transport onsite, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.20 | Yes | $150.00 | 105.6.20 |
D | Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Section 5701.4: An operational permit is required: | - | - | - |
D 1 | To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation with facilities or flammable or combustible liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the offsite transportation (DOTn) (see section 3501.1.2) nor does it apply to piping systems (see section 3503.6) | Yes | $150.00 | 5701.4 |
D 2 | To store, handle or use of Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons (19 L) in a building or in excess of 10 gallons (37.9 L) outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the following: | Yes | $150.00 | 5701.4 |
D 2.1 | The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tanks of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant unless such storage, in the opinion of the Fire Official would cause an unsafe condition. | No | - | - |
D 2.2 | The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days. | No | - | - |
D 3 | To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in excess of 25 gallons (95 L) in a building or in excess of 60 gallons (227 L) outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil-burning equipment. | Yes | $150.00 | 5701.4 |
D 4 | To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes. | Yes | $150.00 | 5701.4 |
D 5 | To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used. | Yes | $150.00 | 5701.4 |
D 6 | To install, alter, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) or otherwise dispose of an underground, protected above-ground or above-ground flammable or combustible tank. | Yes | $150.00 | 5701.4 |
D 7 | To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material which poses a greater hazard that for which the tank was designed and constructed. | Yes | $150.00 | 5701.4 |
D 8 | To manufacture, process, blend, or refine flammable or combustible liquids. | Yes | $150.00 | 5701.4 |
E | Inspection Fees: | See 4-2-11(G)(5) of the Village Code | ||
7. Section 109 BOARD OF APPEALS. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 109:
Section 109 BOARD OF APPEALS.
Section 109.1 Application for appeal: Each owner and occupant who is affected by this section shall have the right to appeal from the decision of the Village made pursuant to this section. All appeals shall be made to the Board of Appeals of the Village of Willowbrook as hereinafter constituted and within ten (10) days after receipt of notice of the decision of the Village.
Section 109.2 Membership of the board. The Board of Appeals shall be the Plan Commission of the Village of Willowbrook. A majority of the members of the Plan Commission then holding office shall constitute a quorum.
Section 109.3 Board actions. All actions of the Board must have the concurrence of a majority of those members then holding office. Action on an appeal brought before the Board may be taken by a written vote of a majority of the members upon each voting member certifying that he has read and considered the transcript of the hearing proceedings held by the Board in his absence.
Section 109.4 Procedure. The rules of procedure during a hearing on an appeal shall be similar to the procedures for zoning appeals as adopted by the Plan Commission. In any event, all evidence that is relevant and material and of probative value shall be admitted. Hearsay evidence alone shall not support any decision of the Board.
Section 109.5 Board recommendation. Recommendation to the corporate authorities from the Board shall be made within such time as may be set by the chairman, but, in any event, not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the transcript of proceedings.
Section 109.6 Powers of the Board: The Board of Appeals shall have the following powers:
a. To make fact findings and to review fact findings of the Village, provided that fact findings of the Village shall be presumed to be correct until rebutted by a clear preponderance of the evidence to the contrary.
b. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection or safety is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
Section 109.7 Board Review: Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the recommendations of the Board of Appeals, the corporate authorities shall grant or deny the time extension or variation, or refer the matter back to the Board of Appeals for further consideration. If the Board of Appeals favorably recommends the granting of a time extension or variation, that time extension or variation may be granted by resolution by a majority vote of the corporate authorities. If the Board of Appeals does not favorably recommend the granting of a time extension or variation, that time extension or variation may be granted only by favorable vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the corporate authorities. The corporate authorities shall not grant a time extension or variation unless they have made findings of fact based upon evidence adduced by the hearing held by the Board of Appeals.
8. Section 110.4 Violation Penalties. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 110.4:
Section 110.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Code shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of an amount as provided in Title 1, Chapter 4, of the Village Code of the Village of Willowbrook. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense.
9. Section 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS. Add the following new definitions:
CORPORATION COUNSEL: The Village Attorney for the Village of Willowbrook.
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION: The Department of Municipal Services of the Village of Willowbrook.
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL: The Building Official or his/her designee of the Village of Willowbrook.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE OR FIRE CODE: The Village of Willowbrook Fire Prevention Code.
MUNICIPALITY: The Village of Willowbrook.
VILLAGE: The Village of Willowbrook.
10. Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Amend by adding the following new sentences to the end of the paragraph:
... Access roads or fire lanes for unlimited area buildings and buildings over thirty feet (30') in height may be not less than fifteen feet (15') from the buildings, unless the adjacent wall has a minimum fire resistive rating of two (2) hours. This optional design must be approved by the Fire Protection District. If the height of the building requires a greater setback to ladder the buildings, the distance from the building shall be as approved by the Fire Protection District. Access routes shall be continuous around the building. This requirement may be modified by the Fire Protection District where adequate building access openings and a complete fire suppression system are provided.
11. Section 503.2.3 Surface. Amend by adding the following new sentence to the end of the paragraph:
... In all cases the fire apparatus access road shall be designed to accommodate vehicles weighing a minimum of 80,000 pounds, or the heaviest fire department vehicle whichever is greater.
12. Section 503.3 Markings. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 503.3.
Section 503.3 Markings. Approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING-FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
13. Section 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS. Amend by adding the following new section 503.7 Fire Department Access Roads.
503.7 Fire Department Access Roads. Property, devoted to Public use, shall be so that:
a. Public or private access for motor fire apparatus shall be provided around the building so that there may be proper operation of ladders and mechanically elevated mechanisms. Minimum width of the fire lanes shall be twenty feet (20') with greater widths to accommodate vehicles when turning or laddering buildings.
b. Fire lanes on private property shall be approved by the Tri-State Fire Protection District. Parking of motor vehicles otherwise obstructing such fire lanes or access routes shall be prohibited at all times.
c. Permanent all-weather signs identifying fire lanes and access routes shall be posted as per Section D103.5 of Appendix D of the 2018 International Fire Code.
d. Public or private fire department access roads and ways shall be all weather, properly maintained and accessible at all times. All such fire lanes shall meet the engineering and construction specifications for public improvements as enumerated in the Village of Willowbrook Specifications Manual.
e. Access roads shall be not less than fifteen feet (15') from the building and further if the height of the building requires greater set back to ladder the building.
f. Access routes shall be continuous around the building.
g. These requirements of this section may be modified where adequate building access openings and a complete fire sprinkler system are provided.
14. Section 506 KEY BOXES. Amend by adding the following new Section 506.3:
Section 506.3 Alarms. At the request of the owner or lessee, the Building Official or his/her designee shall permit them to install a key box tamper switch connected to the building's burglar alarm system only. Key boxes shall be installed in all commercial buildings, where access to or within a building or an area is unduly difficult because of secured openings, buildings with fire detection or suppression equipment are monitored by a 24 hour monitoring company or Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center, and where immediate access is necessary for life saving or firefighting purposes, a fire department key box shall be located and installed on the building as directed by the Fire Official. The key box shall be a type approved by the Fire Official.
15. Section 507.5.1 Where required. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 507.5.1:
Section 507.5.1 Where required. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the following:
a. Fire hydrants shall be located along public streets, fire lanes, or access routes so that no portion of the building perimeter will be over two hundred fifty feet (250') from a public fire hydrant. Where this is not possible, hydrants shall be placed along the access route at such locations as approved by the Fire Protection District and the Building Official or his/her designee.
b. In apartments, town houses, condominiums, town/row or cluster housing areas where streets or parking lots dead end, hydrants shall be placed along the access route at such locations as approved by the Fire Protection District and the Building Official or his/her designee.
c. At least two (2) fire hydrants shall be located within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the building.
d. Hydrants should be so located that:
i. Hydrants will be located approximately ten feet (10') from all-weather roadways. If this cannot be done, the closest part of the hydrant shall be set back a minimum of two feet (2') from the back of curb.
ii. Hydrants shall not be located closer than twenty-five feet (25') to a building nor more than fifty feet (50') from a fire department connection.
e. Fire hydrants used in conjunction with water supplies shall meet the standards of the American Water Works Association standard no. C-502, and shall have two (2) two and one-half inch (2-1/2") outlets and one (1) four and one-half inch (4-1/2") outlet with auxiliary gate valves on the hydrant branch line. Threads shall be American national standard. Pumper outlets shall face roadways.
f. Fire hydrants shall be protected from accidental damage by approved methods when located in areas subject to vehicular damage.
16. 507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 507.5.1.1.
507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within fifty feet (50') feet of the fire department connections.
17. Section 901.7 Systems out of service. Amend by adding the following new sentence to the end of the paragraph:
... In all cases automatic fire suppression and alarm systems shall not be out of service for more than eight (8) hours without express consent of the Fire Code Official.
18. Section 903.2.1 Group A. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 903.2.1:
Section 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group A occupancy of 2,000 square feet or greater.
Exceptions:
4. Areas used exclusively as participant sport areas where the main floor areas located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.
5. Only concession stands, retail areas, press boxes and other accessory use areas in Group A-5 with an area greater than 1,000 square feet shall be required to be provided with an automatic sprinkler system.
6. Where the Group A fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
19. Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. Delete in its entirety.
20. Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. Delete in its entirety.
21. Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. Delete in its entirety.
22. Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. Delete in its entirety.
23. Section 903.2.1.5 Group A-5. Delete in its entirety.
24. Section 903.2.2 Group B. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 903.2.2:
Section 903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group B occupancy of 2,000 square feet or greater.
25. Section 903.2.3 Group E. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 903.2.3:
Section 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group E occupancy.
26. Section 903.2.4 Group F-1. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 903.2.4:
Section 903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy of 2,000 square feet or greater.
27. Section 903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations. Delete in its entirety.
28. Section 903.2.5.1 General. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 903.2.5.1:
Section 903.2.5.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group H occupancy.
29. Section 903.2.7 Group M. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 903.2.7:
Section 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy of 2,000 square feet or greater or where a Group M occupancy is used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture.
30. Section 903.2.9 Group S-1. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 903.2.9:
Section 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy of 2,000 square feet or greater or in buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements. 2-1/2" fire hose valves shall be required in all storage occupancies with maximum travel distance of 150' to reach all areas of storage and located at man doors plus as needed in other locations in the building to achieve the coverage noted above. Calculate based on 150 psi at FDC to yield 100 psi at most remote hose valve with 250 gpm flowing - accumulate flow at 250 gpm for each additional hose valve to a maximum of 1,000 gpm if fully sprinklered building - 1,250 gpm if not. Control valves shall be required on branch lines feeding hose valves when the branch line exceeds forty feet (40'). Hose valve systems in these one-story type storage occupancies shall be on a separate riser with control valve and flow switch.
31. Section 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. Delete in its entirety.
32. Section 903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Delete in its entirety.
33. Section 903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. Delete in its entirety.
34. Section 903.3.6 Hose threads. Amend by adding the following new sentence to the end of the paragraph:
... flexible sprinkler drops shall not be allowed. All piping shall be hard piped.
35. Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Amend by adding the following new sentence to the end of the paragraph:
... all valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised. No chains & locks will be allowed.
36. Section 905.3 Required installations. Amend by adding the following new sentence to the end of the paragraph:
... Standpipes shall be required in all buildings over two (2) stories. Locate firehose valves at intermediate landings, plus at first floor landing. And when stairwells provide roof access, then a hose valve is required at the floor landing of the highest floor. If roof access is not available from a stairway then extend at least one (1) hose valve through to the roof level unless roof slope exceeds 3 in 12. All standpipes shall be equipped with 2-1/2" hose valves with a 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" reducer and cap.
37. Section 905.3.1 Height: Amend by adding the following new sentence to the end of the paragraph:
Class I standpipe systems shall also be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is 2 stories with 25-foot corridors in length and all buildings which are 4 stories in height, including penthouses. All standpipes shall be equipped with 2-1/2" hose valves with a 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" reducer and cap.
38. Section 907.2 Where required - new buildings and structures. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 907.2:
Section 907.2 Where required - new buildings and structures. Where required all fire alarm systems shall be installed in accordance with the following:
a) An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23. In all cases an approved automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in buildings of Use Groups A, B, E, I, R-1, R-2, R-3 (where over and under or side-by-side construction is employed), and all buildings of mixed use, regardless of size, and all other principal buildings and individual uses over one (1) story in height or over two thousand (2,000) square feet in area, except Use Group R-4. Where automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required.
b) An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed 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.
c) Where automatic sprinklers provide protection to an area, approved flow and tamper switches interconnected to the fire alarm system shall be provided.
39. Section 907.2.8.2 Automatic smoke detection system. Amend by adding the following new Sections 907.2.8.2.1 and 907.2.8.2.2:
Section 907.2.8.2.1. Heat detectors. Heat detectors shall be provided on every floor and in all generally unattended areas such as storage rooms, garages, elevator shafts, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, basements, attic spaces, crawl spaces and similar areas. At least one (1) shall be provided in each living unit near the bedrooms. "Rate of Rise" type heat detectors are not permitted in this application.
Section 907.2.8.2.2. Detectors within Mean of Egress components. Smoke detectors shall be provided in all stairways, exit access hallways and exit passageways.
40. Section 907.2: Add the following subsection:
Section 907.2.24: Fire alarm and detection systems for townhouses shall be installed in multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses), if the building or structure contains two (2) or more units. All fire alarm and detection systems shall be listed and installed in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 72, the IBC 2018, the IFC 2018.
41. Section 907.6.1 Wiring. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 907.6.1:
907.6.1 Wiring. Wiring shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. Wireless protection systems utilizing radio-frequency transmitting devices shall comply with the special requirements for supervision of low-power wireless systems in NFPA 72.907.6.2 power supply. The primary and secondary power supply for the fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72. Add: Battery backup shall be a minimum of 72 hours.
All fire alarm wiring shall be installed in conduit on all construction except in accessible ceiling areas and in open areas more than eight foot (8') above the adjacent finished floor where the threat of physical damage does not exist. The installation methods shall allow for easy removal and replacement of each device.
42. Section 907.6.4 Zones. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 907.6.4:
Section 907.6.4 Zones. Except as otherwise approved by the fire official and/or the Building Official or his/her designee, each floor shall be zoned separately and a zone shall not exceed 10,000 square feet. The length of any zone shall not exceed 100 feet in any direction.
Each type of system (sprinkler, halon, alarm, etc.) shall be separately zoned. Individual dwelling units and tenant spaces (not including tenant spaces in an office building) shall have an indicator light located in an annunciator panel. The indicator light shall operate upon activation of a detector within the tenant space.
43. Section 907.6.4.1 Zoning indicator panel. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 907.6.4.1:
Section 907.6.4.1 Zoning indicator/fire alarm control panel. A zoning indicator/fire alarm control panel and the associated controls shall be provided in an approved location. All zoning indicator/fire alarm control panels shall be located within climate-controlled enclosures. It shall be prohibited to install a zoning indicator/fire alarm control panel directly upon the outside exterior walls of a structure. The visual zone indication shall lock in until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible-alarm silencing switch.
44. Section 907.6.6 Monitoring. Delete this section in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Section 907.6.6:
Section 907.6.6 Monitoring. All fire protection systems shall transmit all alarm signals to the dispatch center serving Tri-State Fire Protection District, which may be routed through any central receiving station. All required fire alarm systems shall transmit alarm, trouble, and where specially permitted, supervisory signals (specifically where only allowed by the fire official) to a 24-hour monitoring company or Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center. Installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exception: Supervisory service is not required for:
1. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10.
2. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
45. Section 907.6.6.1 Automatic telephone-dialing devices. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute with the following new Section 907.6.6.1:
Existing automatic telephone dialing devices, used to transmit a fire protection system signal, shall be converted to a wireless signal device, or most current monitoring method required by the Village of Willowbrook, when repair of the system requires new signal equipment or disconnected systems are placed back into service, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official.
46. Section 912.1 Installation. Amend by adding the following new sentences to the end of the paragraph:
... "In all cases a Fire Department Connection with a five inch (5") Storz inlet shall be provided. Where the existing fire department connection is not a 5" Storz type connection, it must be replaced with a 5" inch Storz connection. Any new installation of the Storz connection shall be between 36" and 48" above finished grade. Any installation where the connection is between 36" and 48" or more above grade, a 30 degree elbow shall be required. Where the existing connection is less than 36" above grade, a 30 degree elbow shall not be allowed. Tri-State Fire Protection District reserves the right to grant variances on any fire department connection."
47. Section 912.2.1 Visible location. Amend by adding the following new sentence to the end of the paragraph:
... "Access routes shall be so arranged that fire department apparatus may respond from all points of the building to adjacent fire hydrants along routes not to exceed two hundred fifty feet (250') from the most remote point of the building perimeter to the closest fire hydrant. If the building configuration cannot be obtained the Fire Code Official may make concessions." (Ord. 19-O-10, 6-24-2019; amd. Ord. 19-O-14, 8-12-2019)
(C) Enforcement And Delegation Of Duties:
1. This Fire Code shall be enforced by the building official or his/her designee of the Village of Willowbrook.
2. The building official or his/her designee may delegate the review of all plans submitted in compliance with the terms of this chapter, as well as the inspection of any required construction or improvement, to fire inspectors employed or appointed by any appropriate Fire Department or Fire Protection District. He may further request that such fire inspector give written approval of any plan required under the terms of this chapter.
(D) Prohibited Or Restricted Storage Or Manufacturing:
1. Notwithstanding any provisions of the International Fire Code or any other code, rule or regulation incorporated herein to the contrary, the storage of explosives and blasting agents and the manufacture and/or storage of fireworks is expressly prohibited.
2. The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside, aboveground tanks is also expressly prohibited except that storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be permitted in outside, aboveground tanks provided such tank has a maximum capacity of two thousand one hundred (2,100) gallons and complies with all of the requirements set forth in chapter 57 of the Fire Code.
3. The bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall be permitted subject to the restrictions contained in chapter 61 of the International Fire Code and shall further not be located near populated areas or congested commercial areas. The bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas provided for herein shall be permitted only upon written approval of the building official or his/her designee of the Village of Willowbrook.
(E) Regulations Governing Construction Of High Rise Buildings: Notwithstanding any provisions of this Fire Code to the contrary, no construction, modification, alteration or improvement of any building or structure, whether multi-family, office, industrial or commercial, in excess of the lesser of three (3) stories or thirty feet (30') in height, measured from surrounding grade, shall be commenced until the plans and specifications for such construction, modification, alteration or improvement have been approved by the building official or his/her designee as being in compliance with the following requirements:
1. Water: All plans submitted hereunder shall provide for and depict the location, placement and type of fire hydrants, Fire Department connections to the standpipe system and sprinkler system. Each such hydrant shall have one (1) 4-1/2-inch and two (2) 2-1/2-inch Fire Department connections with National Standard threads (NST).
(a) Each such building or structure shall have standpipes of a minimum diameter of four inch (4") and maximum of six inch (6") conforming to National Fire Protection Association 14 Standpipe Class 1, with the size and location of said standpipes to be as approved by the building official. Each such standpipe shall have a two and one-half inch (2-1/2") NST Fire Department connections equipped with shutoff valves, removable two and one-half inch (2- 1/2") to one and one-half inch (1-1/2") NST caps, at each floor in the stairwell. There shall be a minimum of one such standpipe for each stairwell.
(b) Each such building shall be equipped with fire pumps conforming to National Fire Protection Association 20. Said pumps shall be located at the lowest building level or as otherwise designated by the building official or his/her designee.
2. Electrical Systems And Alarm Systems: All plans submitted hereunder shall provide for and depict the location of non-energized conduit wiring and outlets acceptable to the building official or his/her designee for Fire Department or appropriate Fire Protection District use, said wiring and outlets to be located on each and every floor of each such building or structure.
(a) There shall be located on each floor of every such building and structure a conduit and outlet for portable telephones for use by the Fire Department or appropriate Fire Protection District. Each building or structure shall contain a fire alarm system covering all public areas therein, which there shall be located on each floor of every such building and structure a conduit and outlet for portable telephones for use by the Fire Department or appropriate Fire Protection District. Each building or structure shall contain a fire alarm system covering all public areas therein, which system shall minimally comply with the requirements of NFPA 72. Said system shall provide for direct supervised connections to the Fire Department or appropriate Fire Protection District and at least one floor lobby in each such building or structure. Notifier alarm equipment shall be installed with the Fire Department or appropriate Fire Protection District where feasible. Each building or structure shall be provided with emergency lighting as specified in the International Building Code. Each elevator in every such building or structure shall be equipped with a key operated override control and the control panel for said elevator located on the ground floor of each building that shall contain recall controls, all acceptable to the Fire Department or appropriate Fire Protection District. The override control in each elevator shall override all elevator call devices. No elevator call device shall be sensitive to heat, water, light or smoke.
(F) Modifications: The building official or his/her designee of the Village of Willowbrook shall have the power to grant relief from or approve substitutions to any of the provisions of this Fire Code, or any rule or regulation incorporated therein, upon written application of any affected owner, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code; provided that the intent of the code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modifications, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the building official or his/her designee thereon shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy furnished to the applicants. If and when questions arise pertaining to the intent of any fire prevention and/or life safety requirement, the current NFPA standards shall be referred to as accepted engineering practices.
(G) Application Of Provisions: Except as provided elsewhere in this code, any existing building and/or structure shall be brought into compliance with all applicable provisions of this code in the following situations:
1. If the structure or building is increased in floor area or in height, the entire structure or building shall be made to conform with the requirements of this code.
2. If any portion is changed in occupancy, that portion separated by approved fire rated construction shall be made to conform with the requirements of this code.
3. If any portion is altered or remodeled in a dollar amount in excess of thirty five percent (35%) of the fair market value of the building or structure before the alteration or remodeling, the entire building structure shall be made to conform to the requirements of this code.
4. If a building or structure is damaged by fire or other cause in excess of thirty five percent (35%) of the fair market value before the damage occurred, the entire structure or building (exclusive of foundation) shall meet the requirements of this code. (Ord. 19-O-10, 6-24-2019; amd. Ord. 20-O-06, 3-9-2020)