HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6304 02/21/2017 Amending Chapter 24 "Fire Prevention Code" of the Village Code of Mount ProspectORDINANCE NO. 6304
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 "FIRE PREVENTION CODE"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a home rule municipality as defined
by Article VII, § 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect desire to make certain amendments to the Village Code of Mount Prospect as
set forth below; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted under the Illinois Municipal Code
and in accordance with home rule authority granted to home rule municipalities, the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect approve the
amendments as set forth below.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Section 24.102 (A), "Adoption of Fire Prevention Code," to Article I,
"Purpose; Adoption," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect
Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
A. Adoption: The international fire code, 2012 2015, 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, 2910-2013 edition.
NFPA 25, standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-
based fire protection systems, 2044-2014 edition.
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 2013 edition.
NFPA 51 B, standard for fire prevention during welding, cutting, and other hot
work, 2909-2014 edition.
NFPA 72, national fire alarm code, 2013 edition.
NFPA 90A, standard for the installation of air conditioning and ventilation
systems, 2002 edition.
NFPA 908, standard for the installation of warm air heating and air
conditioning and ventilation systems, 2012 edition.
NFPA 96, standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial
cooking operations, 20112014 edition.
NFPA 110, standard for emergency and standby power systems, 2944-2013
edition.
NFPA 111, standard on stored electrical energy emergency and standby power
systems, 2010 2013 edition.
All other NFPA standards adopted by reference in chapter 80 of the
international fire code are also hereby adopted.
SECTION 2: Section 24.102 (F), "Adoption of Fire Prevention Code," to Article I,
"Purpose; Adoption," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect
Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
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 "sChief of the Mount Prospect f -F ire Department". The phrase
"vVillage of Mount Prospect" shall replace the phrase "name of jurisdiction"
whenever so stated.
SECTION 3: Section 24.110 (F), "Vents," "Smoke and Heat Vents," to Article I,
"Purpose; Adoption," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect
Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
F. Smoke And Heat Vents:
1. Sections 910.3.2,91n3" 91n3.22 and 910.323910.2.1,910.2.2and
9.10.2 of the international fire code shall be deleted and replaced with the
following:
Where smoke and heat vents are required to be installed in buildings, smoke
and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically by fusible link with
manual capabilities. Where the building is protected by an automatic
sprinkler system the fusible link must have a temperature rating at least 100
degrees higher than the temperature of the installed automatic fire sprinklers.
Smoke and heat vents shall be connected to an operation control panel to
allow for remote manual activation by fire department personnel. This panel
shall be installed in an accessible location approved by the Mount Prospect
fire department.
Operating instructions, a complete smoke and heat vent diagram for the
building and other applicable information shall be framed and mounted
within three feet (3') of the smoke and heat vent operational control panel.
All new and existing smoke and heat vent devices shall be labeled on the
interior and exterior to correspond to the manual annunciation zone
displayed at the alarm panel. The labels shall be clearly visible with two inch
(2") contrasting numbers.
2. Exception number 2 and 3 of section 910.1 of the international fire
code shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 4: Section 24.111, "Uniformed Fire Guards," to Article I, "Purpose;
Adoption," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code
shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 5: Section 24.202 (B), "Automatic Sprinkler And Suppression
Systems," to Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire Hydrants" of
Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
B. Where Required: Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and
maintained in full operating condition in all buildings/areas specified in the
international fire code, international building code, and the following occupancies
and areas:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all newly constructed
buildings, structures or portions thereof regardless of occupancy
classification, construction or square footage. This requirement shall also
apply to manufactured homes or buildings.
2. In existing structures when an automatic fire suppression system would
be required if new, then an automatic fire suppression system shall be
provided throughout 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 firewalls constructed in accordance
with section 705 of the international building code.
Exceptions:
(1) Existing buildings with a use group classification of B or M with
a total fire area of five thousand (5,000) square feet or less.
(2) Single-family attached and detached homes, townhomes, and
manufactured homes.
b. There is a change in use group classification as outlined in the
international building code.
Exceptions:
(1) 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 five
thousand (5,000) square feet or less.
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footage of the addition.
Exceptions:
(1) Buildings of use groups B and/or M when the addition does not
increase the building's total fire area to five thousand (5,000)
square feet or greater.
(2) Covered porches or stoops.
(3) Single-family homes, townhomes and manufactured homes."
SECTION 6: Section 24.202 (D) (1.), "Automatic Sprinkler And Suppression
Systems," "Omission of Sprinklers From Rooms or Spaces," to Article II, "Sprinkler
Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code"
of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
1. Sections , 903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.1.2 and 903.3.1.3 903.3.1.1.2 of
the international fire code, as well as any other referenced code or standard
omitting sprinklers, shall be deleted.
SECTION 7: Section 24.202 (H)(2.), "Automatic Sprinkler And Suppression
Systems," "Location of Sprinkler Riser, Fire Pump, System Control Valves And Other
Fire Protection Equipment," to Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire
Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code
shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
2. Rooms containing fire protection control equipment shall be provided with
direct access from the exterior armor interior of the building. All new and
existing entrance doors shall bear a sign on the exterior of the door with
four inch (4") 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.
SECTION 8: Section 24.202 (J), "Automatic Sprinkler And Suppression
Systems," "Fire Pump Test Headers," to Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems
and Fire Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village
Code shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 9: Section 24.202 (K)(5.), "Automatic Sprinkler And Suppression
Systems," "Fire Department Connections," to Article Il, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm
Systems and Fire Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount
Prospect Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
5. A freestanding fire department connection shall be installed in accordance
with this section for all new buildings greater than }ham seventy five feet
(354- 75')in height. The connection shall be located a minimum of twenty
feet (20') from the building or in a location approved by the fire official.
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SECTION 10: Section 24.202 (L), "Automatic Sprinkler And Suppression
Systems," "Suppression System Alarms," to Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm
Systems and Fire Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount
Prospect Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
L. 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. 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. All new and existing
fire sprinkler suppression systems shall be monitored by aUL listed Genual
station with Un fisted 6ery;Ges in accordance with Section 24.204.
Exception: Residential occupancies protected in accordance with NFPA 13D
shall not be required to be connected to a fire alarm system but shall contain
an inside and outside audible bell. The inside bell shall be located on the
furnace return air duct. If a return air duct is not provided, the bell shall be
located so that it can be easily heard throughout the structure.
1. All new fire suppression systems protecting a kitchen hood located in
buildings equipped with a fire alarm system shall have the suppression
system connected to the building's fire alarm system.
SECTION 11: Section 24.202 (N), "Automatic Sprinkler And Suppression
Systems," "Sprinkler System Design," to Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems
and Fire Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village
Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
N. Sprinkler System Design:
1. All new sprinkler systems or modifications to existing systems shall be
hydraulically designed with a minimum of a five (5) psi safety factor. All
system designs shall be based on a seasonal low water flow test provided
by the village. The fire official or his/her designee shall witness all water
flow tests used for the design of sprinkler systems.
Exception: Sprinkler systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13D.
2. Prior to the installation or alteration of any sprinkler or standpipe system, a
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permit shall be obtained from the Village of Mount Prospect. Equipment cut
sheets, engineering drawings, and hydraulic calculations containing details as
outlined in the applicable NFPA standard shall be submitted for review and
approval prior to the start of any
work. On each drawing a copy of the hydraulic nameplate shall be provided.
3. When revised drawings are requested by the fire prevention bureau, the
revisions shall include a clouded notation on the revised portion of the
drawing with numbers corresponding to the fire department's written review
comments.
4. The sprinkler permit issued by the Village of Mount Prospect shall be
posted on the front of the building for the entire project.
5. Four (4) 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.
6. Upon completion of the project, a complete set of written and electronic
formatted as built documents approved by the fire official shall be submitted
and approved by the fire department prior to the final inspection for
certificate of occupancy.
SECTION 12: Section 24.204 (A)(1.), (2.) and (5), "Fire Alarm Systems," "Where
Required," to Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire Hydrants," of
Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
1. In new construction, all buildings or portions thereof classified as use group
A, B, M, I, E, S and F shall be provided with a fire alarm system.
a. Sprinklered Building Exception: In buildings of use groups B, M, a4,A-A, S
and F protected throughout by automatic sprinklers in accordance with this
code shall not be required to be equipped with automatic detectors.
b. Use Group E: 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. All new construction and fire alarm upgrades
with buildings of use group classification of R shall be provided with a "fire
alarm system" as defined above to include smoke detection in the following
areas:
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a. All corridors.
b. All storage rooms not within the individual dwelling unit.
c. All boiler and mechanical spaces.
d. At the top and bottom of all required exit enclosures.
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SECTION 13: Section 24.204 (B), "Fire Alarm Systems," "Existing Buildings," to
Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire
Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
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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 throughout the building when:
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;
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4. 3. There is an addition to the structure regardless of square footage of the
addition.
Exception: Covered porches or stoops.
SECTION 14: Section 24.204 (E), "Fire Alarm Systems," "Zones," to Article II,
"Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire
Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 15: Section 24.204 (H)(3.), "Fire Alarm Systems," "Alarm System
Acceptance Testing," to Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire
Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code
shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 16: Section 24.205 (A)(3.), "Fire Hydrants," "Where Required," to
Article II, "Sprinkler Equipment, Alarm Systems and Fire Hydrants," of Chapter 24, "Fire
Prevention Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 17: Section 24.301, "Special Electrical Wiring Requirements," to
Article III, "Special Electrical Wiring," of Chapter 24, "Fire Prevention Code" of the Mount
Prospect Village Code shall be deleted in its entirety.
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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, Matuszak, Polit, Rodgers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21St day of February, 2017
Arlene A. Juracek, Vil' a President
ATTEST:
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_Karen M. Agoranos, Deputy Village Clerk
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