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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 4894 10/07/1997 ORDINANCE NO. 4894 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION CODE" IN ITS ENTIRETY Passed and approved by the President and Board of Trustees the. 7th dayof October , 1997 Published in pamphlet form by authority of the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, the 7th day of October ,1997. PV/nn/caf 10/1/97 ORDINANCE NO. 4894 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION CODE" IN ITS ENTIRETY BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That Chapter 24 entitled "Fire Prevention Code" of the Village Code, as amended, is hereby further amended in its entirety; so that hereafter said Chapter 24 shall be and read as follows: "ARTICLE I PURPOSE; ADOPTION SECTION: 24.101. Application 24.102. Adoption of Fire Prevention Code 24.103. Fire Lanes 24.104. Key Boxes 24.105. Fire Extinguishers 24.106. Exit Signs 24.107. Emergency Lighting 24.108. Bulk Petroleum Plants or Terminals 24.109. Permits Required 24.110. Explosion Vents 24.111. Uniformed Fire Guards 24.112. Stairway Markings Sec. 24.101. Application. The intent of this code is to prescribe minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire safety and property protection form the hazards created by fire and explosion. This code applies to both new and existing conditions unless specified otherwise. Sec. 24.102. Adoption of Fire Prevention Code. The 1997 National Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1), the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code, Tenth Edition, 1996, and Article VII of the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, 1996, entitled "Article 7: Fire Safety Requirements" as published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention Code of the Village of Mount Prospect, in the State of Illinois; for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said BOCA National Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 1. A. Enforcement of The Fire Prevention Code. The Fire prevention Code shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Mount Prospect Fire Department. The Fire Prevention Bureau is hereby established and shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Chief. The Chief of the Fire Department shall be designated as the fire official and shall appoint such members necessary to enforce the provisions of this Code. 1 Whenever the title "code official "is used in the text of the fire prevention codes adopted herein, the term shall be changed to "Chief of the Mount Prospect Fire Department". The '~/illage of Mount Prospect" shall be inserted in place of all text "Name of Jurisdiction." B. A copy of the Codes adopted herein by reference shall be on file in the Office of the Village Clerk. Sec. 24.103. Fire Lanes ' A. The fire official shall require and designate a sufficient number of public or private fire lanes as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective use of all fire and or emergency medical apparatus. The fire official shall consider the anticipated operation of the fire department's equipment for any emergency incident that could occur at the location being considered as requiring a fire lane. Fire lanes shall be provided for all buildings when any part of the building is set back more than 150 feet from a public road or for buildings in which exceed 30 feet in height and set back over 50 feet from a public road. B. All fire lanes shall be minimum of 20 feet in width and shall be constructed to meet the requirements of section 16.403. B.1.b. Split fire lanes and fire lanes constructed of paved blocks shall not be permitted. Those areas deemed as fire lanes shall be capable of structurally supporting fire apparatus. A minimum of 13 feet of vertical clearance must be continuously maintained for all fire lanes. C. Fire lanes shall not be configured to create a dead end road greater than 300 feet. Any dead end fire lane with an dead end distance in excess of 300 feet shall be provided with a turnaround sufficient in size to accommodate the largest fire apparatus. D. All fire lanes shall be maintained as specified by the fire official for emergency use for the life of the building or structure. E. Every fire lane shall be posted as such with a sufficient quantity of signs as deemed appropriate by the fire official. The fire official may also require painting and stripping of the fire lane when deemed as necessary. The cost of the signs, markings and installation shall be the responsibility of the building owner. F. It shall be unlawful for any person or object to block or obstruct wholly or partially any fire lane. G. Gates or other barriers shall not be installed on any new or existing fire lane without written approval from the fire official. All gates permitted by the fire official desired to be locked in the closed position shall be provided with a locking device approved by the fire official. (Footnote for Sterling Codiflers: Fire lanes enumerated in Section 18jh321 .A) Sec. 24.104. Key Boxes A. A knox box shall be installed on all buildings having an automatic fire alarm or 2 fire suppression system that is supervised by a listed supervising agency and or in those buildings which contain a passenger elevator. B. Keys shall be provided to allow access to all areas of the building necessary to mitigate any foreseen emergency condition that the fire department may be celled upon to protect. This includes but is not limited to keys to unlock all fire system control devices. C. All required keys shall be labeled as to what they serve. D.. In areas which utilize other methods of security instead of keyed locks, sufficient information and or equipment shall be provided in the knox box for fire department use. This includes but is not limited to cerd keys, security codes, etc. E. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to notify the fire department if there are any changes with the building or structure that would require the contents of the knox box to be modified. F. All required knox boxes shall be located as required by the fire official. G. A sufficient number of knox boxes shall be provided as deemed necessary by the fire official. Sec. 24.105. Fire Extinguishers A. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in every occupancy and those areas specified in NFPA 1, 1997 edition, BOCA Fire Prevention Code 1996 edition and the BOCA Basic Building Code 1996 edition. Exception: Use group R4 and individual dwelling units B. The extinguisher shall be of an approved type with a minimum rating of 2A-20 BC. Every required extinguisher shall be installed in a Iocetion visible to occupants and general public and easily accessible. All extinguishers shall be securely mounted to the wall or structural member of the building. The top of the fire extinguisher shall not exceed five feet in height above the finished floor and the bottom of the extinguisher shall be a minimum of two feet above the finished floor. Every extinguisher shall be provided with adequate markings indicating the Iocetion of the extinguisher. When extinguishers are mounted to structural members of the building, a one foot wide red stripe shall be applied to the structural member a minimum of 10 feet above the finished floor. Sec. 24.106. Exit Signs A. Exit Signs. All existing and new buildings, rooms or spaces required to have more than one exit or exit access and all required mean of egress shall be indiceted with approved signs reading "Exit," visible from the exit access indiceting the direction and way of egress. All "Exit" signs shall be Ioceted at exit doors or exit access areas, so as to be readily visible. Sign placement shall be such that any point in the exit access shall not be more than 100 feet (30480 mm) from the nearest visible sign. Exception: "Exit" signs are not required in sleeping room areas in buildings of Use Group I-3. 3 B. Size and Color. "Exit" signs shall have letters at least 6 inches (152 mm) high and the minimum width of each stroke shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm) on a white background or in other approved distinguishable colors. The word "Exit" shall have letters having a width of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) except that the letter '1" and the minimum spacing between letters shall not be less than 3/8 inch (10 mm). Signs larger than the minimum size herein required shall have letter widths and spacing in the same proportions to the height as indicated in this section. If an arrow is provided as part of an "Exit" sign, the construction shall be such that the arrow direction cannot be readily changed. The word "Exit" shall be clearly discernible when the sign-illumination means is not energized. C. Power Source. All "Exit" signs shall be illuminated at all times when the building is occupied. To assure continued illumination for a duration of not less than 1 hour in case of primary power loss, the "Exit" signs shall be connected to an emergency electrical system that complies with NFPA 70 Article 700. D. Illumination. Each sign shall be illuminated by a source providing not less than 5 footcandles (53.82 lux) at the illuminated surface and shall have a contrast ratio of not less than 0.5. Sec. 24.107. Emergency Lighting A. Emergency lighting circuits shall be provided for all exit signs and emergency lights. In new and existing buildings, emergency lighting shall be installed in all areas specified in the BOCA Building Code, 1996 edition, NFPA 1, 1997 edition, BOCA Fire Prevention Code, 1996 edition, and in the following areas: 1. All egress corridors 2. All stairwells 3. Basements 4. Rooms for assembly occupancies 5. All public areas of the building Exception: Use groups R3 and R4 Sec, 24.108, Bulk Petroleum Plants or Terminals A. Bulk Plant or Terminal. That portion of a property where flammable or combustible liquids, or liquefied petroleum gas storage (2000 gal (7.6 M cu.) water capacity or more) are received by tank vessel, pipelines, tank car, or tank vehicle, and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessel, pipeline, tank car, tank vehicle, portable tank, or container. B. Tanks prohibited. New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids storage are hereby prohibited. All new and existing storage tanks having a capacity in excess of 5, 000 gallons, shall be equipped with an aqueous film foaming fire suppression system at the rim top capable of providing full surface fire protection. The system shall be designed in accordance with NFPA-11 and approved by the Fire Department. A sufficient supply of foam shall be kept on-hand to provide correct fire fighting flows for correct length of time needed to combat a fire at the facility. There shall be a single point for fire department connection in a location and manner approved by the fire official. Appropriate fire department operating instructions shall be posted adjacent to the connection in a manner approved by the fire official. 4 Sec. 24.109. Permits Required A. It shall be unlawful to construct, install or enlarge any tank, pump or Piping equipment for the storage or handling of flammable or volatile liquids without having first obtained a permit therefor. Application for such permits shall be made to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, and shall be accompanied by a drawing to scale showing the location as well as plans showing the type and nature of installation or alteration. 1. Storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks referred in the BOCA Fire Prevention Code is hereby prohibited. Exception: Existing Bulk Plants 2. New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are hereby prohibited. 3. Bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas referred to in the BOCA Fire Prevention Code is hereby prohibited. B. Loading Rack Protection. All new and existing loading racks for the transfer and/or loading of flammable/combustible liquid shall be equipped with an automatic Aqueous Film Foaming fire suppression system. The system shall be supervised in accordance with this code and designed in accordance with NFPA 16. If more than 10% Ethanol is contained in the fuel or if other polar solvents are handled, an alcohol resistant Aqueous Film forming Film shall be used. Activation of the system shall be by ultraviolet flame detectors. In addition to the detectors, provide a minimum of one (1) manual fire pull station located at both ends of the loading rack and one (1) manual pull station by the main exterior office doorway. C. Loading Rack Grounding/Bonding. All new and existing loading racks for the transfer and/or loading of flammable/combustible liquids shall be equipped with an active grounding/bonding system. Such system shall require the physical contact of all components to the grounding/bonding system before any transfer or loading of product can be accomplished. The system shall be designed with a fail safe feature to stop the transfer or loading of product in the event grounding/bonding is interrupted. D. Tanks Prohibited. New bulk plants for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is hereby prohibited. E. Fixed Storage Tank Protection: All new and existing liquefied petroleum gas distribution facility with storage tanks, having a water capacity in excess of 1,000 gallons, shall be equipped with an automatic fixed water spray system. The water spray system shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 15 listed in Appendix A. The system shall be capable of operating automatically and by activation of manual pull stations. F. Loading Rack Grounding/Bonding. All new and existing Ioadingracks for liquefied petroleum gas shall be equipped with an active grounding/bonding system. Such system shall require the physical contact of all components to the grounding/bonding system before any transfer or loading of liquefied petroleum gas can be accomplished. The system shall be designed with a fail safe feature to stop the transfer or loading of liquefied 3etroleum gas in the event grounding/bonding system is interrupted. Sec. 24.110. Explosion Vents 5 A. Explosion vents shall be provided in new and existing buildings in all areas as prescribed by NFPA 1 and the BOCA Fire Prevention Code. B. All blow-out panels shall be outlined with bright yellow paint, 3 inches wide. In addition a warning sign stating "DANGER-EXPLOSION RELIEF PANEL" shall be posted on the panel at intervals of one (1) sign for every 10 linear feet. Letters on the sign shall be a minimum of 1% inches in height and % inch stroke in width. Sign is to be red in color with white letters. C. Personnel protection. All blow-out panels shall be equipped with a restraining device to keep the panel from blowing completely free of the building. If panels are installed on the roof of a building, a guard rail shall be constructed around the panel and appropriate warning sign posted on the guard rail. D. Minimum Physical Requirement. The maximum weight of blow-out panels shall be 1.5 lb. per square foot or less. Only plastic panels with a flame spread of 25 or less are permitted. Explosion panel in walls may be insulated, as long as they do not exceed 1.5 lb. per square foot. Explosion panels on roofs shall not be insulated to prevent the accumulation of ice and snow. Where building heat is insufficient, additional means of heating will be required. All panels shall be designed to relieve at the lowest possible pressure and shall not exceed 30 pounds per square foot. E. Explosion venting of process equipment. All process equipment which warrants explosion venting as deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction shall be vented in accordance with NFPA 68 Standard, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations. Sec. 24.111. Uniformed Fire Guards A. Uniformed Fire Guard. Any person conducting, promoting, calling for or managing any gathering in any premises shall provide the following uniformed fire guards consisting of Mount Prospect personnel, as determined by the fire official or his duly authorized representative. Estimated Maximum Number of Persons Number of to attend fire guards 750 or more 0 1,500 or more 1 2,000 or more 2 5,000 or more 3 B. Whenever members of the general public are present or are allowed in such tents and/or air supported structures, the operator thereof shall have made arrangements with the fire official to have fire guards to be on duty. At least one fire guard shall be required, if the size of the tent or air supported structure exceeds five hundred (500) square feet and has an occupancy load of fifty (50) or more people. C. Notice given. It shall be the duty of any person conducting, promoting, calling for or managing any gathering in any premises as provided in this Article, to notify the Village Manager of the date of such intended use at least seven (7) days before such meeting is to take place. Upon such notice, the Fire Prevention Bureau shall inspect the premises to determine whether or not they comply with the provisions hereof. Any permit issued for any such gathering shall be subject to the condition that this Article be fully complied with. 6 D. Penalty. Any person violating any provisions of this Article shall be fined not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. E. Cost. The cost of the fire guards shall be paid by the person conducting the gathering. Sec. 24.112. Stairway Markings A. All new and existing stairways serving two or more stories and or mezzanine levels shall be provided with signage within the stair enclosure at each floor landing andat the entrance door to each stair enclosure~ The Signage shall indicate each story or level, the terminus of the top and bottom of the stair enclosure, identification of the stair and roof access or no roof access. All interipr stair Signage shall be visible when the door is in the open or closed position. Signage shall be permanently attached to the structure having letter dimensions no less than 4 inches in height with contrasting colors to the background. Signs shall be maintained for the life of the building or structure. ARTICLE II SPRINKLER EQUIPMENT: ALARM SYSTEMS SECTION: 24.201. Automatic Detection and/or Extinguishment of Fire 24.202. Automatic Sprinkler Systems 24.203. Standpipes 24.204. Fire Alarm Systems Sec. 24.201. Automatic Detection and/or Extinguishment of Fire. A. Authority is hereby conferred upon the Chief of the Fire Department to adopt and promulgate rules based upon the standards of any nationally recognized organization embodying details for the installation and construction of automatic sprinkler equipment and/or automatic fire detection equipment in such instances where, based upon the standards contained herein, any building or part thereof, because of its size, construction, occupancy or lack of suitable protective equipment, shall be deemed by the Fire Chief or his duly authorized agent to constitute a special fire hazard to life or property or an excessive burden upon the fire extinguishing facilities of the Fire Department. The Fire Official shall be responsible for the enforcement of the requirements related to the installation, testing, maintenance and modification of all fire detection and fire suppression systems. All automatic sprinkler equipment specified herein shall be inspected at least once a year as is specified herein below, and at all times maintained in proper operative condition by the owner or occupant of such building. The occupant(s) of such buildings containing such equipment shall promptly notify the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department in case such sprinkler system or any other equipment specified herein is withdrawn from such building, or the use of such equipment therein is interrupted, curtailed or altered. Whether the building is occupied or not, it shall be the responsibility of the owners of all building having interior fire alarm (including single station smoke detectors) and suppression systems both existing and those which are to be constructed, to provide for the continuous maintenance of such systems through no less than an annual inspection and testing of the systems. Written certification of each annual inspection and testing of the fire alarm and suppression systems shall be provided to the Fire Prevention Bureau upon completion of such test. A certificate of occupancy and or business license as defined in this code shall not be issued and no movement of supplies and/or equipment into the building shall be permitted until the fire suppression and or fire alarm system is functional, certified by a testing agency and monitored by a listed agency. B. The provisions of this section shall specify where fire protection systems, standpipes and detection systems are required to be installed and shall apply to the design, installation and maintenance of all such systems. Where a conflict exists between any of the adopted codes, the most restrictive provision shall apply. Sec. 24.202. Automatic Sprinkler Systems A. Where Required. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in full operating condition in all buildings/areas specified in the BOCA Building and Fire Prevention Code, 1996 edition, NFPA 1 1997 edition and the following: 1. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all newly constructed buildings~ structures or portions there of regardless of occupancy classification, construction or square footage. Exception: Use group R3, R4 and U. 2. In existing structures when an automatic fire suppression system would be required if new, then an automatic fire suppression system shall be provided through out the building when: a. The fire area is increased regardless of the square footage. For the purpose of determining fire areas that require the installation of automatic sprinklers, a fire area shall be defined as those areas bound by concrete or masonry fire wails constructed in accordance with section 707 of the BOCA Basic Building Code 1996 edition. Exception: Existing buildings with a use group classification of B or M with a total fire area of 5000 square feet or less. b. There is a change in use group classification as outlined in the BOCA Basic Building Code 1996 edition. Exception: When an occupancy classification change is made to or from an existing use group B or M to a new occupancy classification of B or M in existing buildings or structures with a total fire area of 5000 square feet or less. 8 c. Additions, repairs, alterations, remodeling ~s in excess of 50 percent of the valuation of the property. Exception: Existing buildings or structures with a use group classification of B or M and with in a building with the total fire area less than 5000 square feet. d. There is an addition to the structure regardless of square footage of the addition. Exception: Buildings of use group B and or M when the addition does not increase the building~s total fire area to 5000 square feet or greater. Exception: Covered porches or stoops B. System Installation. All automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 1994 edition unless otherwise modified hear after. NFPA 13R, designed systems shall not be permitted. C. Omission Of Sprinklers From Rooms Or Spaces. When sprinkler protection is required, sprinklers shall be provided through out all areas of the building in every room or space regardless of use or occupancy contents. Combustible concealed spaces shall be protected as required per NFPA 13 1994 edition. Exception: Upon written approval from the fire official, sprinklers may be omitted in areas where the products stored or operation within the room is considered to be a water reactive agent as determined by the products Material Safety Data Sheet. In areas where sprinklers are permitted to be omitted, an alternative suppression system approved by the fire official shall be installed in accordance with the applicable NFPA standard and BOCA Building Code. D. Sprinkler Systems Protecting Multiple Tenants. Where sprinkler systems protect more than one tenant, a separate water flow switch and control valve shall be provided for each tenant space. Exception: Existing buildings protected by automatic sprinklers systems E. Sprinkler Control Valves. All new sprinkler control valves shall be located within five feet above the finished floor. All new and existing control valves shall bear a permanently affixed label indicating the area and function the control valve serves. All new and existing control valves shall be electronically supervised and maintained in accordance with this code. Control valves shall be installed in all locations specified in the BOCA Building Code 1996 edition, NFPA 1, NFPA 13 and in the following locations: Exception: Existing approved limited area sprinkler systems 1. Sprinklers protecting electrical rooms shall be provided with a separate control valve located outside the entrance into the electrical room. 2. A separate control valve shall be required to permit the isolation of each floor or mezzanine protected by automatic sprinklers. F. Limited Area Sprinkler Systems. New limited area sprinkler systems utilizing a domestic water supply shall meet all of the requirements of this chapter for the 9 installation of sprinkler systems. G. Location Of Sprinkler Riser, Fire Pump, System Control Valves and Other Fire Protection Equipment 1. All new sprinkler risers and associated equipment shall be located in a separate room with a minimum of 1 hour construction. Rooms containing fire pumps shall be separated from the remainder portions of the building by a minimum of two hour construction. 2. Rooms containing fire protection control equipment shall be provided with direct access from the exterior of the building. All new and existing entrance door shall bear a sign on the exterior of the door with four inch high letters indicating "sprinkler room". Additional Signage may be required in cases where the riser serves more than one tenant. New and existing rooms shall contain emergency lighting. Rooms designated as sprinkler rooms shall not be used for any other purpose. 3. A minimum of 3 feet clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of any new or existing fire hydrant, fire department connection, fire protection control valve or any other fire protection system component. H. Inspectors Test Connections And Two Inch Drains. All required inspectors test connections and two inch drains shall discharge directly to the outside. Discharge into a floor drain or sink shall not be permitted. I. Fire Department Connections. 1. Fire department connections shall be provided for all sprinkler systems. The fire department connection shall consist of a 2 x 2 %" siamese connection and a five inch stortz connection. Both connections shall contain a check valve. Exception: Sprinkler systems with 20 or fewer sprinklers may be supplied by a single 2 %" connection. 2. All new fire department connections shall be located on the front side of the building within 100 feet from a Village fire hydrant in a location approved by the fire official. 3. All new and existing fire department connections shall be accessible at all times. Trees, shrubs or other landscaping materials shall not be installed to prohibit access to the fire department connection. .. 4. All new and existing fire department connections shall be provided with a sign directly above the connection indicating "FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION". Where the building or group of buildings is served by more than one connection, a sign shall also be provided to indicate the area in which the fire department connection serves. 5. A free standing fire department connection shall be installed in accordance with this section for all new buildings greater than 35 feet in height. 6. All new and existing fire department connections shall have a white strobe installed directly above the fire department connection. The strobe shall be approved for exterior use and operate upon activation of the sprinkler water flow switch and or the building's fire alarm. 10 7. All new and existing fire department connections shall be painted bright red and maintained in this condition by the building owner through out the life of the system. Exception: Chrome plated or polished brass connections. J. Suppression System Alarms. All buildings or areas required to have an automatic suppression system shall contain audible and visual devices installed in accordance with NFPA 72, 1993 edition. The devices shall operate upon activation of the suppression system and shall emit sound and illumination levels for fire alarm devices as specified in NFPA 72, 1993 edition. All new and existing suppression systems shall be monitored by a UL listed central station. K. Acceptance Testing. All required acceptance testing shall be conducted in the presence of the fire official. At the time of acceptance testing, the contractor shall provide a job copy of the approved installation drawings for use during the testing. A minimum of 48 hours notice to the fire official is required. All sprinkler lead ins shall be flushed in accordance with NFPA 13 and witnessed by the fire official prior to connection to the sprinkler riser(s). Testing documentation shall be provided to the fire official prior to the issuance of certificate of occupancy. The installing contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment with a sufficient number of personnel to conduct the tests. This shall include but not limited to ~, two way radios, ladders, sound level measuring equipmen~3~ measuring equipment and applicable testing documents~L. Plan Submittal. Four sets of calculations, drawings and equipment cut sheets shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the modification or installation of any suppression or fire alarm system. Upon completion of the project, a complete set of as-built documents shall be submitted and approved by the fire department prior to the final inspection for certificate of occupancy. M. System Design. All new sprinkler systems or modifications to existing systems shall be hydraulically designed with a minimum of a 5 psi safety factor. All system designs shall be baSed on a seasonal Iow water flow test provided by the Village of Mount Prospect. All water flow tests used for the design of sprinkler systems shall be witnessed by the fire official or his/her designee. N. Installation of Back flow Prevention Devices. Any addition or alteration to an automatic sprinkler system shall be in accordance with the appropriate design standard for the system. If the addition of a backfiow prevention device decreases the water pressure below the required pressure for the fire safety system, additional measures shall be taken in each such case to restore the pressure to the operating level required by mechanical means (i.e, a fire pump). 1. Before a backfiow prevention device is installed retroactively on a fire sprinkler system, a thorough hydraulic analysis shall be performed including: 2. Revised hydraulic calculations for hydraulically calculated systems in accordance with NFPA 13, 1994 edition. Submitted calculations should include the pressure loss anticipated through the backflow prevention device. a. Revised sprinkler system calculations for the system demand for pipe schedule systems. NFPA 13, 1994 edition 5.2.2.1 b. Current water supply data based on a water supply test, including 11 a comparison assuring that any additional pipe lengths or fittings necessary to accommodate the proper installation of the backfiow prevention device will not increase the sprinkler system demand beyond the available water supply and, c. All necessary modifications contributing to the additional friction loss. These .items, including a manufacturer's data sheet indicating the expected pressure loss, must be submitted to the Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau prior to the installation of the backfiow prevention assembly. Sec. 24.20~. Standpipes A, Where required. Buildings two stories or greater and or those buildings arranged or constructed to exceed 150 feet from any entrance to the most remote portion to the building shall be provided with standpipes throughout the building in accordance with NFPA 14 unless modified within this Code. B. Location of Standpipes. Standpipes shall be located on the intermediate landings of all stairwells in buildings required to be equipped with standpipes. All areas shall be capable of being reached within 150 feet from each hose outlet. The distance shall be measured 'along the normal path of unobstructed travel. C. Standpipe Control Valves. A separate control valve shall be provided to permit isolating the sprinkler system without interrupting the water supply to the standpipe system. D. Hose Valves. All hose valves shall be 2 %" with a 1%" reducer cap. The threads of the hose valve shall be national standard thread. E. Standpipe Flow Switches. All standpipe systems shall be provided with a flow switch monitored by an approved central station. F. System Design. Standpipes shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 14 unless otherwise amended in this code. All standpipes shall be hydraulically designed to deliver the required water flow of 500 gpm with 100 psi of residual pressure at the most remote outlet and 250 gpm for each additional outlet not to exceed 1000 gpm. The sprinkler demand shall be included as part of the overall standpipe system demand. Exception: Buildings two stories or less may base the standpipe design with 150 psi and 1000 gpm available at the fire department connection. The sprinkler system design shall be based on NFPA 13 with an additional 500 gpm added to the required inside hose demand. G. Automatic Water Supply. An automatic water supply shall be provided for all standpipes. H. Types Of Systems. Dry standpipes shall only be permitted in those areas subjected to freezing where the installation of heat is not practical do to the operation of the building or structure. I. Pressure Regulating Devices. The installation of any pressure regulating device shall be reviewed by the fire official prior to installation. The fire official will evaluate the need for pressure regulating devices based on available pressure and overall operation of the fire department. When pressure regulating devices 12 are required, the fire official shall specify the type of pressure regulating device. It shall be the owners responsibility to ensure all pressure regulating devices are maintained for the life of the system in accordance with NFPA 14. J. Flow Test. A flow test shall be conducted at the hydraulically most remote hose outlet to verify the system is capable of meeting the required flows set forth in this code. Sec. 24.20~ , Fire Alarm Systems A. Where required. A fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in full operating condition in all buildings/areas specified in the BOCA Building and Fire Prevention Code, 1996 edition, NFPA 1, 1997 edition and in the following locations listed below. A fire alarm system shall consists of detection devices and manual pull stations plus the components and circuits arranged to monitor the system. 1¸3 1. In new construction, all buildings or portions thereof classified as use group B, M, I, E, shall be provided with a fire alarm system. Sprinklered Building Exception: In buildings of use group B and M and protected throughout by automatic sprinklers in accordance with this code shall not be required to be equipped with automatic detectors. Buildings of use group E protected throughout by automatic sprinklers installed in accordance with this code shall install smoke detection devices in all corridors, mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, and storage rooms. 2. In new construction, all buildings of use group classification of R1 and R2 shall be provided with a fire alarm system as defined above to include smoke detection in the following areas: a. All corridors b. All storage rooms not within the individual dwelling unit. c. All boiler and mechanical spaces. 3. Hardwired single station smoke detectors with battery back-up shall be installed and maintained in the following areas. a. Use group R- In all sleeping areas including bed rooms, each level including basements, and in the vicinity of each sleeping area b. Where moro than one detector is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit, guest room or suite in a Use Group R occupancy, the detectors shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit, guest room or suite. c. All required hardwired smoke detectors shall be permanently wired into the electrical system and shall not serve any other appliances or circuits. All required hardwired smoke detectors shall be photo electric. 4. All required fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an approved central station and transmit both fire and trouble signals. Combination burglar and fire alarm systems, automatic dialers and radio transmitted monitoring signals shall be prohibited for all use groups except R3 and R4. Exception: Single or multiple station smoke detectors shall not be required to be monitored. 5. All buildings 35 feet in height and or four stories or greater shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with this Code and as specified here after and those requirements set forth in Article 403.4 of the BOCA building code 1996 edition: a. Automatic smoke detectors suitable for the application shall be installed in the following rooms: mechanical equipment; electrical transformers; telephone equipment; elevator machine room; and similar rooms. b. A voice signaling system shall be installed capable of the providing one way and two way fire department communication. I. The two way fire department communication system shall 14 provide two way communication between the fire command station and the following terminal areas: elevators, elevator lobbies, exit access corridors and exit stairways at each level. ii. A one way public address communication system for the transmission of emergency directions and designed to be heard by alt building occupants shall be operable from the central control station. It shall establish on a selective or general basis to the following terminal areas; elevator lobbies, exit access corridors and exit stairways, office areas exceeding 1000 square feet, dwelling units; and hotel guest rooms and suites. The two way fire department communication system can be combined with the one way system. c. A fire command station shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72 1993 edition and section 403.7 of the BOCA building code 1996 edition. B. Existing Buildings In existing structures when an automatic fire alarm system would be required if new, then an automatic fire alarm system shall be provided. through out the building when: 1. The fi~:e area is increased regardless of the square footage. For the purpose of this section a fire area shall be defined as those areas bound by masonry or concrete fire walls constructed in accordance with section 707 of the BOCA Basic Building Code 1996 edition 2. There is a change in use group classification as outlined in the BOCA Basic Building Code 1996 edition. 3. Additions, repairs, alterations, remodeling's in excess of 50 percent of the valuation of the property. 4. There is an addition to the structure regardless of square footage of the addition. Exception: Covered porches or stoops C. Fire Alarm Panel Location And Type. The fire alarm panel capable of performing all necessary functions shall be easily accessible and visibly located within 10 feet from the fire department entrance into the building. Because of the number . of alarm devices, size of the building and or hazards associated with the building, an addressable fire alarm panel may be required by the fire official. All new and existing fire alarm control panels shall be provided with written operating instructions to perform the necessary features of the fire alarm panel The operating instructions, a complete fire alarm zone map, and other applicable information shall be framed and mounted within 1 foot of the fire alarm control panel. Building contact phone numbers shall be provided inside the alarm panel. All new and existing buildings containing an automatic detection system shall be provided with sufficient zone maps for fire department use when required by the fire official because of the building's size, interior configuration, hazard, or unique situations. Additional zone maps may be required to be posted or bound in a note book form. D. Alarm Activation. Activation of the fire alarm shall produce evacuation signals 15 with audible and visual signals in accordance with the BOCA Building Code 1996 Edition and NFPA 72, 1993 Edition. E. Zones. Each floor level and tenant space shall be zoned separately and a single zone shall not exceed 10,000 square feet. The length of the zone shall not exceed 150 feet in any direction. A zone indicator panel shall be provided in an approved location in accordance with this code. The visual zone location shall not be canceled by the operation of an alarm silence switch. When provided, the following alarm initiating devices shall be zoned separately: 1. Smoke detectors 2. Duct detectors 3. Sprinkler water flow devices 4. Manual fire alarm device 5. Other approved types of fire detection devices and or suppression systems. Exception: Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area specified in NFPA 13 F. Duct Detectors All required duct detectors shall be provided with a remote testing and reset device located 5 feet above the finished floor directly below the duct detector. All new and existing HVAC equipment containing smoke detection devices shall be labeled to correspond to the fire alarm annunciation displayed at the alarm panel. The labels shall be clearly visible from the floor level. Corresponding numbers shall also be permanently provided on each roof top unit. ARTICLE III SPECIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING SECTION: 24.301. Special Electrical Wiring Sec. 24.301. Special Electrical Wiring. All buildings 35 feet in height and or four stories or greater shall be provided with non energized wiring to provide emergency power for fire fighting and other fire department use. Non energized outlets shall be located in each stairwell, at each floor level and at ground level, all interconnected in the following manner: A. Provide a National Electrical Manufacturers Association approved weather proof corrosion resistant male receptacle with a snap-type waterproof cover installed adjacent to the fire department sprinkler connection (but not so as to interfere with .same) and color coded red. B. Provide a National Electrical Manufacturers Association approved weatherproof corrosion resistant female receptacle with a snap-type waterproof cover installed in each stairwell, at each floor level and color coded red: C. If these installations above are not flush mounted, a waterproof enclosure shall 16 be provided. 1. Wiring shall conform to the following: a. T.H.W.//8 in three-fourths inch (3/4') conduit, with ground from conduit to neutral; if conduit is exposed is shall be heavy wall; if conduit is concealed is shall be thin wall; the wire size is for buildings up to one hundred feet (100') in height. b. T.H.W. #6 in one inch (1") conduit, with ground from conduit to neutral; if conduit is exposed it shall be heavy wall if conduit is concealed it shall be thin wall; the wire size is for buildings over one hundred feet (100') in height. c. Wiring shall be three (3) pole, three (3)wirad grounded circuit, conforming with the National Electrical Manufacture Association. All receptacles shall be compatible with the fire departments emergency wiring equipment. ARTICLE IV FIREWORKS DISCHARGE; EXPLOSIVES SECTION: 24.401. Definitions 24.402. Discharge of Fireworks; Permit 24.403. Application, Form 24.404. Conduct of Display 24.405. Qualifications of Operators 24.406. Nitroglycerine, T.N.T. 24.407. Penalty Sec. 24.401. Definitions. CHIEF or FIRE CHIEF The Chief of the Mount Prospect Fire Department or his duly authorized representative. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Mount Prospect Fire Department FIREWORKS Includes any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or any audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, and shall include toy guns in which explosives are used, the type of unmanned balloons which require fire underneath to propel the same, firecrackers, torpedoes, sky rockets, Roman candles, Daygo bombs, sparklers or other fireworks of like construction and any fireworks containing any explosive substance, except that the term "fireworks" shall not include model rockets and model rocket engines, 17 designed, sold and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models and shall not include toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices in which paper caps manufactured in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation regulations for packing and shipping of toy paper caps are used; any toy paper caps manufactured as provided aforesaid, the sale and use of which toys and caps shall be permitted at all times. PERMITTEE: Includes any person, firm or corporation and/or agent or employee of such person, firm or corporation who has been issued a permit for supervised displays of fireworks in the Village of Mount Prospect under the terms of the Article. Sec. 24.302. Discharge of Fireworks; Permit. A. Except as hereinafter provided, no person, firm, copartnership or corporation shall offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, keep with intent to sell at retail, use or explode any fireworks, provided that the Fire Chief may issue permits for supervised displays of fireworks in the Village by fair associations, shopping centers and other organizations or groups of individuals. 1. Such permits may be granted upon application to said Fire Chief after his approval based upon regulations contained herein, and the filing of a bond by the applicant as provided hereinbelow. 2. Every such display shall be handled by a competent operator, and shall be of such composition, character and SO located, discharged, or fired as in the opinion of the Fire Chief shall not constitute a hazard to property or endanger any person or persons. 3. The application shall post with the Treasurer of the Village a cash bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) conditioned on compliance with the provisions of the regulations adopted hereunder. 4. Before any permit for a pyrotechnic display shall be issued, the person making application therefor shall furnish a certificate of insurance, which will include coverage of the Village and the Fire Chief and his agents, in an amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for any one person and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500.000.00) for any one accident and Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for property damage; which certificate of insurance shall be filed with the Treasurer of the Village. B. Pursuant to such permit having been granted, possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display shall be lawful fo~ that purpose only; and no permit granted hereunder shall be transferable. C. The Fire Chief shall seize, take remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks or combustibles offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of this Article. Sec. 24.403. Application; Form A. Application for permit to operate a display of fireworks in conformance with the terms of this Article shall be made in writing on forms provided by the Chief of the Mount Prospect Fire Department. 18 E. All fireworks articles and items at places of display shall be stored in a manner and in a place secure from fire, accidental discharge and theft and in a manner approved by the Fire Chief. F. Fire protection and extinguishing equipment shall be provided as required by the Fire Chief. G. The person to whom a permit has been issued shall arrange for the detailing of a fire guard consisting of one member of the Fire Department or such larger number of members as may be deemed necessary by the Fire Chief. 1. The fire Chief may require such fire guard to be at the site as soon as the fireworks are delivered to the site and such fire guard may be required to remain at such site by the said Fire Chief until after the conclusion of the display and removal of all remaining fireworks and/or debris from the said site. 2. The expense for such fire guard shall be paid by the permittee. H. There shall be at all times no fewer than two (2) operators of the display constantly on duty during the discharge. I. Any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be immediately disposed of or removed in a manner which is safe for the particular type of fireworks. 1. The debris from the discharged fireworks shall be properly disposed of by the operator before he leaves the premises. 2. The operator, upon the conclusion of the display, shall make a complete and thorough search' for any unfired fireworks or pieces which have failed to fire or function and shall dispose of them in a safe manner. 3. Such search shall be instituted at the earliest possible time following the conclusion of the display, but in no event later than the two (2) hours of daylight which follow. J. Upon failure of a permittee to comply with any regulation contained in this Section 24.404, the Fire Chief and/or the fire guard at the scene are hereby authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed all or any stock of ' fireworks or combustibles and/or to terminate any display upon observing such violation. Sec. 24.405. Qualification of Operators. The person in actual charge of firing of the fireworks ina display, as well as his assistant, shall be able-bodied, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, capable of reading, writing,speaking, understanding the English language and otherwise competent for the taskl ~icensed by the State of Illinois. ~-~ Sec. 24.406. Nitroglycerine, T.N.T. It shall be unlawful to keep or store any nitroglycerine or the explosive commonly known as T.N.T. in the Village in any qUantities, excepting for medicinal or laboratory purposes and for such purpose no more than one-quarter (1/4) of a pound shall be stored in any one building or premises. Sec. 24.407. Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a 20 fine not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and each day such violation continues or occurs shall be deemed a separate violation. ARTICLE V FIRE SUPPRESSION AND FALSE ALARMS SECTION: 24.501. Deactivation of Fire Suppression/Fire Alarm Systems 24.502. Penalty for Response to False Alarms 24.503. Definitions 24.504. Penalties Sec. 24.501. Deactivation of Fire Suppression/Fire Alarm Systems. It shall be unlawful for any property owner or occupant of the property to disconnect, deactivate, and/or remove any automatic sprinkler or other fire suppression system or remove any fire alarm system from service without first having given written notification and received written approval of the Fire Chief or his designated representative. In the event it is determined by a fully designated representative of the Fire Chief, in fact to face situation, that the system deactivation or removal from service is necessary, a written confirmation shall be submitted by the property owner or occupant to the Fire Chief within twenty-four (24) hours of such deactivation or removal from service. Sec. 24.502. Penalty for Response to False Alarrns A. False alarms shall be defined as set forth as follows in Section 24.503 of this Article. B. If the Mount Prospect Fire Department responds to more than five (5) false alarms or system malfunctions within a calendar year to the same premises, the property owner or occupant shall pay the Village the following amounts within thirty (30) days after the response for which the charge is made: Th false response $100.00 7th false response $200.00 8th false response $300.00 9th false response $400.00 10th or subsequent false response $500.00 per response C. Within five (5) working days after the Mount Prospect Fire Department responds to a false alarm, the Fire Department shall cause written notification to be given to the property owner or occupant that a false alarm has been charged to the property~ In the event that this incident Es in excess of the permitted five (5) false alarms within a calendar year, the property owner shall be billed the appropriate amount, as set forth in subsection B of this Section. D. Within fifteen (15) days after the alarm, the property owner or occupant may file with the Fire Chief a written request to reconsider whether such alarm was avoidable. Such request shall include all facts upon which the property owner or occupant bases his opinion. 21 E. Within ten (10) days after receipt of a written request for recOnsideration, the Fire Chief or his designated representative shall determine whether or not the alarm shall be classified as a false alarm and then notify in writing the property owner or occupant of his decision. If it is the determination of the Fire Chief that the alarm shall be classified as a false alarm, the Fire Chief shall notify the property owner, in writing, of his decision and the appropriate charge, as set forth in subsection B of this Section, shall be paid in full within thirty (30) days following such notification. Sec. 24.503. Definitions. For the purpose of this Article, the following words and terms shall have the following meaning: ALARM SYSTEM Any device installed for the purpose of alerting others to a fire emergency. AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE A telephone device or telephone attachment which ALARM automatically relays a prerecorded message to report a fire emergency by means of a telephone line which terminates upon a central switchboard. FALSE ALARM An alarm system activated by any one or more of the following causes: A. Mechanical failure; B. Malfunction of the alarm system; C. Improper installation or maintenance of the alarm system; D. Wilful or negligent act of a person; E. Any other cause not related to a fire emergency; provided, however, that any alarm activated by natural causes including, but not limited to, tornadoes and severe windstorms, or by malicious acts of persons not under the direction or control of the property owner or occupant shall not be considered a false alarm. MUNICIPALITY Whenever the word "municipality" is used in this Article, it shall be construed to refer to the Village of Mount Prospect. Sec. 24.504. Penalties. Unless specified elsewhere in this Article, the penalty for violating the provisions of this Article shall be not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense." SECTION TWO: That Section 23.804 entitled "Uniformed Fire and Police Guard" of Chapter 23 of the Village Code, as amended, is hereby further amended in its entirety; so that hereafter said Section 23.804 shall be and read as follows: " Sec. 23.804. Uniformed Fire Guards A. Uniformed Fire Guard. Any person conducting, promoting, calling for or managing any gathering in any premises shall provide the following uniformed fire and/or police guards consisting of Mount Prospect 22 3ersonnel, as determined by the fire official or his duly authorized representative. Estimated Maximum Number of Persons Number of Number of to attend Fire Guards Police Guards 750 or more 0 1 1,500 or more 1 2 2,000 or more 2 4 3,000 or more 2 5 5,000 or more 3 8 B. VVhenever members of the general public are present at specific events or are allowed in such tents and/or air supported structures, the operator thereof shall have made arrangements with the appropriate officials to have guards on duty at said gathering. At least one fire guard shall be required, if the size of the tent or air supported structure exceeds five hundred (500) square feet and has an occupancy load of fifty (50) or more people. C. Notice given. It shall be the duty of any person conducting, promoting, calling for or managing any gathering in any premises as provided in this Article, to notify the Village Manager of the date of such intended use at least seven (7) days before such gathering is to take place. Upon such notice, the Fire Prevention Bureau shall inspect the premises to determine whether or not they comply with the provisions hereof. Any permit issued for any such gathering shall be subject to the condition that this Article be fully complied with. D. Penalty. Any person violating any provisions of this Article shall be fined not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. E. Cost. The cost of the uniformed guards provided herein shall be paid by the person conducting the gathering." SECTION THREE: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form, in the manner provided by law. AYES: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks NAYS: None ABSENT: None PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of October ,1997. Carol A. Fields, Village Clerk 23