HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6072 05/21/2013 Amending Chapter 24 - Adopting the International Fire Code 2012 EditionORDINANCE NO. 6072
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE_ 2012 EDITION,
AND CERTAIN NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODES AND STANDARDS, WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is authorized to adopt codes by reference pursuant to Illinois
Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1 -3 -2; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the International Fire Code — 2012 edition, all appendices, and referenced National
Fire Prevention Codes and Standards have been on file with the Office of the Clerk of the Village of
Mount Prospect for thirty (30) days and has, during that time, been available for public use, inspection,
and examination; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to amend Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code ", of the Mount Prospect
Village Code to adopt the International Fire Code — 2012 edition, its appendices, in place of the
International Fire Code — 2006, subject to certain modifications, and to adopt certain National Fire
Prevention Codes and Standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO
ITS HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION 1: Article 1, "Purpose; Adoption ", of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code ", shall be amended
as follows:
A. Section 24.102, "Adoption of Fire Prevention Code ", shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
Section 24.102, "Adoption of Fire Prevention Code
A. Adoption: The international fire code, 2012, in its entirety and as amended in this chapter, is
hereby adopted as the fire prevention code of the village of Mount Prospect for the control of fire
in buildings and structures. In addition the following codes and standards of the national fire
prevention code (NFPA codes and standards), which are not referenced in the international fire
code, are hereby adopted:
NFPA 13, standard for the installation of automatic sprinklers, 2013 edition.
NFPA 13D, standard for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two- family
dwellings and manufactured homes, 2013 edition.
NFPA 20, standard for the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection, 2010 edition.
NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water -Based Fire Protection
Systems. 2011 edition
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NFPA 30, flammable and combustible liquids code, 2012 edition.
NFPA 37, standard for the installation and use of stationary combustion engines and gas turbines,
2010 edition.
NFPA 45, standard on fire protection for laboratories using chemicals, 2011 edition.
NFPA 51, standard for the design and installation of oxygen -fuel gas systems for welding,
cutting, and allied processes, 2007 edition.
NFPA 51 B, standard for fire prevention during welding, cutting, and other hot work, 2009
edition.
NFPA 72, national fire alarm code, 2013 edition.
NFPA 96, standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations,
2011 edition.
NFPA 90A, standard for the installation of air conditioning and ventilation systems, 2002 edition.
NFPA 90B, standard for the installation of warm air heating and air conditioning and ventilation
systems, 2012 edition.
NFPA 110, standard for emergency and standby power systems, 2010 edition.
NFPA 111, standard on stored electrical energy emergency and standby power systems, 2010
edition.
All other NFPA standards adopted by reference in chapter 80 of the international fire code are
also hereby adopted.
B. Appendices: The appendices of the international fire code, and the NFPA codes and standards
adopted by the village of Mount Prospect are mandatory requirements, considered as part of each
standard, and not advisory information.
C. The exception set forth in Section 307.4.3 of the international fire code shall be deleted.
D. Definitions:
1. The international fire code means the edition in effect pursuant to this Section.
2. Specific NFPA Codes and Standards refer to the editions described in subsection A of this
Section, unless specifically designated otherwise.
3. The international building code means the edition in effect pursuant to Section 21.103 of this
Code.
E. Computer Code Analysis: Performance based computer code analysis is not permitted.
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F. Enforcement Of The Fire Prevention Code: The fire prevention bureau of the Mount Prospect fire
department shall enforce the fire prevention code. 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.
Whenever the title "code official" is used in the text of the fire prevention codes adopted herein,
the phrase shall be deleted and replaced with the phrase "chief of the Mount Prospect fire
department ". The phrase "village of Mount Prospect" shall replace the phrase "name of
jurisdiction" whenever so stated.
G. Copies On File: A copy of the codes adopted herein by reference shall be on file in the office of
the village clerk.
B. Subsection A of Section 24.105, "Fire Extinguishers ", shall be amended by deleting the phrases
"2006 edition ", to be and read as follows:
A. Section 906.1 of the international fire code and the accompanying exception shall be deleted and
replaced with the following:
906.1. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in every occupancy as well as those areas
specified in the international fire code and international building code.
EXCEPTION: Individual dwelling units in all use group -R classifications.
C. Subsection A, of Section 24.107, "Emergency Lighting ", shall be amended by deleting phrases
"2006 edition" in the introductory paragraph, to be and read as follows:
A. Emergency lighting circuits shall be provided for all exit signs and emergency lights. In new and
existing buildings, emergency lighting shall be provided in all occupancies and in those other areas
specified in the international building code and international fire code. In addition, emergency
lighting shall be installed in the following areas:
D. Subsection F, "Smoke and Heat Vents ", of Section 24.110, "Vents ", shall amended as follows:
1. The introductory sentence of Section F(1) shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
1. Section 910.3.2, 910.3.2.1, 910.3.2.2 and 910.3.2.3 of the international fire code shall be
deleted and the replaced with the following:
2. Subsection F(2) shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
2. Exception number 2 of section 9 10. 1 of the international fire code shall be deleted in its
entirety.
SECTION 2: Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire Hydrants ", of Chapter 24, "Fire
Prevention Code ", shall be amended as follows:
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A. The first paragraph of Subsection C of Section 24.201, "Automatic Detection and /or
Extinguishment of Fire ", shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
C. The fire prevention bureau shall be notified in writing prior to any other activities
requiring full flowing of the fire pump and /or fire standpipe system including, but not limited to,
the full flow fire testing of any fire pump or fire standpipe system required per NFPA 20 and /or
NFPA 25. A minimum of forty eight (48) hours' written notice must be made to the fire
prevention bureau prior to such activity. Failure to have a member of the Mount Prospect fire
prevention bureau present will result in a written warning to both the testing agency and building
owner. After the written warning has been delivered, every failure thereafter by either the owner
of the property or testing agency to notify the fire prevention bureau to witness the fire pump
and /or fire standpipe flow test will result in a fine as set forth in appendix A, division III of this
code.
B. Section 24.202, "Automatic Sprinkler and Suppression System ", shall be amended as follows:
1. References to year and edition shall be deleted in Subsections B, B(2)(a), B(2)(b), C, and
C(2).
2. Subsection D(1) shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1. Sections 903.3, 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.1.2 and 903.3.1.3 of the international fire
code, as well as any other referenced code or standard omitting sprinklers, shall be deleted.
3. Subsection F(2) shall be amended by deleting the phrase "or mezzanine" to be and read as
follows:
2. A separate control valve shall be required to permit the isolation of each floor protected
by automatic sprinklers.
Subsection K(1) shall be deleted in entirety and replaced with the following:
1. Fire department connections shall be provided for all sprinkler systems. The fire
department connection shall consist of a five inch (5 ") Stortz connection with no more
than a 30 degree down angle.
C. Section 24.204, "Fire Alarm Systems ", shall be amended as follows:
1. The first sentence of Subsection A shall be amended by deleting the year "2006 ", to be and
read as follows:
A. Where Required: A fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in full operating
condition in all buildings /areas specified in the international building and fire prevention
codes, and in the following locations listed below. A fire alarm system shall consist of
detection devices and manual pull stations plus the components and circuits arranged to
monitor the system.
2. The introductory sentence of Subsection A(5) shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
5. All buildings or structures with an occupied floor located more than thirty five feet (35')
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with a fire alarm
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system in accordance with this code and as specified hereafter and those requirements set
forth in article 907.5.2, 907.5.2.2 , 907.5.2.3 of the international building code.
3. The first sentence of Subsection (A)(5)(c) shall be deleted in it entirety and replaced with the
following:
c. A fire command station shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72, and section 508 of
the international building code.
4. Subsections B(1) and B(2) shall be amended by deleting phrase "2006 edition ", to be and read
as follows:
1. The fire 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 firewalls
constructed in accordance with section 705 of the international building code;
2. There is a change in use group classification as outlined in the international building code;
Subsections D, "Alarm Activation ", shall be amended by deleting phrase "2006 edition ", to be
and read as follows:
D. Alarm Activation: Activation of the fire alarm shall produce evacuation signals with
audible and visual signals in accordance with the international building code and NFPA
72.
C. Section 24.207, "Fire Alarm Systems ", shall be by inserting a new Subsection B(6), to be and
read as follows:
6. Section 908.7, "Carbon monoxide alarms, Exceptions only ", of the international fire code,
shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 3: 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: Hoefert, Korn, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Matuszak
PASSED and APPROVED this 21" day of May, 2013.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. isa ngell
Village Clerk
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