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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
July 28, 1992
Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Gerald L. Farley. Trustees present were Mark
Busse, George Clowes, Tim Corcoran, Leo Floros, Paul Hoefert and Irvana Wilks. Also present were
Village Manager Michael E. Janonis, Public Works Director Herb Weeks, Police Chief Ron Pavlock, Fire
Chief Ed Cavello, Personnel Coordinator Donna Russell, Personnel Intern Paige Winters, Police
Commanders Joe Kolanowski and Mike Salatino and Finance Director David Jepson. In addition, Fred
Borich and Naras Statkus of SEC Donohue, approximately 20 children and adults representing the
Learning School, three members of the print media,and one resident were in attendance.
II Minutes of June 23, 1992
The minutes of June 23, 1992 were accepted and filed. Trustee Mark Busse abstained from the vote
for approval.
In response to a question from Trustee Wilks, Village Manager Janonis stated that the review of the
Building Code will be brought up at the August 11, 1992 Committee of the Whole meeting.
III Citizens to be Heard
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Mayor Farley welcomed the Happiness Kids and their teachers from the Learning School of Mount
Prospect. This group has been chosen #1 in the nation by judges of the 6th annual American "Set a
Good Example" contest for their efforts to help prevent drug abuse, delinquency, illiteracy, and dropping
out of school. The contest is sponsored by the Concerned Businessmen's Association.
Lorraine Menkaus introduced the Happiness Kids of the Learning School, Jacquelynn Meyers the
Principal and GiGi Harris, the artistic director. The Happiness Kids then performed an original play which
emphasized the values they were promoting and sang several songs. The Happiness Kids have presented
their play and songs at a number of special events over the past year.
Mayor Farley read a proclamation commending the Learning School and proclaiming September 1992
as "Set a Good Example Month" in the Village of Mount Prospect. Linda Moore, representing
Congressman John Porter, read a commendation that Representative Porter entered into the
Congressional Record.
IV Presentation of a Draft ADA Transition Plan
Village Manager, Janonis explained that July 26, 1992,was the date
a transition plan in place for implementing the Americans wits ,.
serveas a guide for future efforts to reach full compliance with t&
1990.
Since that time the 'pillage has solicitedapublic comment ent at aL
policies, reviewed accessibility at all public buildings and physical assets,
accessibility to programs and services. The transition plan is 90% complete wits
to develop cost estimates and to obtain public comment. Mr. Janonis stated that
on the Village budget and that most of the required changes will be considered in
process in coming years.
Trustee Clowes stated that
government did not provide
for cur
is a Federal mandate where, with the exception of some tax cr
6 for implementation. He also said he was concerned with some
OM Village Manager Janonis responded that the major expense wih
ly, Community Development Block Grantmonies can be used for some
PersonnelCrequoordinator Rments. In, ussell, statnseed that 1 %,� to 1-,1/2% of the population a, question on the number of disabled disab people in amount F��
led, the alsosaid that:
public safety personnel are excluded ;from some of the restrictions and that you can ask relevant questions
about essential job functions. ifs. Russell added that all pillage empla gees had received cultural diversity
training in preparation for implementation of ADA. Trustee awes said he would like to receive copies
of the cultural diversity material.
Trustee Corcoran said that the intention of ADA is excellent but mandatory change without funding is
not fair. He asked if the Village :had a ballpark cost estimate. Village Manager Janonis ;responded that
the most significant cost is for curb ratnping: There are intersections that need full ramping and 150
that needrips. Mr.ning Janonis added that the estimatede total cost
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warnings q pe re; �tgnt�ant but that it
good investment. He said we need to live with the plan`and get a feel for what is needed.
Trustee Iii" feet asked if he Village will give special consideration to a family with special needs. Mr.
Janonis stated that we will try to balance those special needs with nornaaal maintenance. Ms. Russell stated
that the hest Department of Justice has indicatedthat transportation routes and then public ac areas are
g priorities.
Trustee Wlks expressed het° appreciation for the work that had been accomplished. She asked
responded that there is a formal process to lam with the Village special consideration. Ms. Russell
lr t an individual to receive
s wally d` there was a process in place for, g Manageresi�ible for delerrrainih
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the action to be taken. Trustft Wilks asked what mechanism was in place for notification of meetings,
and, special ial communication needs. . Russell stated that the `Village has a list of individuals who care.
but that an interpreter is provided only if there o is a special request. Village ManagerJanonis said
that we had, to provide "reasonable accommodationstf and this provided some latitude in interpretation.
Trustee Wilks commented that some of the business community asked if they could use the Village's
TTI? telephone. Mr. Jannis responded that the Village will make information available whenever
possible.
Trustee Busse asked how we have "responded to complaints in the past. Public Works Director Weeks
commented that the Village has put in a number of new sidewalks and additional handicapped, parking
spaces in response to complaints. Trustee Busse followed up with a question regarding complaints
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against businesses. Village Manager Jannis responded that the Village -is not the enforcement agent for
ADA but that the Village can change codes or zoning to encourage compliance. He added that the
Village would work with business requests.
Personnel Coordinator Russell introduced Paige Winters, an intern who has put in a considerable effort
to help develop the ADA transition plan.
V Police and Fire Headquarters Update
Village Manager Jannis stated that since he started with the Village on July 6, 1992 much of his time has
been devoted to becoming familiar with the status of the Police and Fire Headquarters Building. Since
approval of Change Order #2 in April 1992, substantial construction progress has been made and at the
same time there have been additional opportunities to fine-tune some of the designs elements in the
building. These recommended changes, along with the addition of specialized public safety equipment and
an increase in the furnishings budget, will result in additional costs of approximately $320,000. Mr. Jannis
pointed out that a Police and Fire Building is a structure with unique needs and that some of the changes
that can be made now will save money in the future. A number of the recommended changes that are
pending will result in structural enhancements or are required because of bad soils. Additionally, Mr.
Janonis stated that the other changes he is recommending are because the budget amounts for equipment
and furnishings were originally based on general industry standards and now specific cost estimates are
available. Also, a request for increased engineering fees is being recommended because of additional work
that has been performed. In summary, the changes can be grouped into four categories: 1) Pending
construction changes estimated at $62,000, specialized equipment of $150,000, furnishings of $90,000 and
fees of $16,780. The total of the recommended changes is $318,780. Mr. Jannis stated that he is
confident that this group of changes will cover all but unforeseen conditions that may occur in the future.
Trustee Floros stated that he is terribly disappointed to get this news at this stage of the project. He
said that somebody dropped the ball and that this information should have been brought to the Board's
attention earlier. Village Manager Janonis responded that he thought it was important to bring this to
the Village Board at this time.
Trustee Wilks stated that she would have preferred haviang some Board members participation in the
planning process so that this surpise could have been avoided. Trustee Corcoran said he agreed with .
Trustee Floros that someone dropped the ball in this matter. Trustee Clowes said he also agreed that
this information should have been brought forward sooner. He also asked if the shortfall could be taken
out of operating funds. Finance Director Jepson responded that it would be almost impossible to make
up this amount without affecting personnel.
Village Manager Jannis then reviewed the specific changes that were being recommended. Following
are the categories of the proposed changes:
Construction Issues:
11 Structural design and site conditions estimated at $29,622
32 Functional enhancements estimated at $18,868
6 Changes to provide future flexibility estimated at $13,217
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Police and Fire:, Equipment:
Police Department equipment estimated at $65,905`
Fire Department equipment estimated at $85,757.
Furniture and Furnishings:
Budget increase from $295,000 to $385,000 "
Engineering Fees:
Total Increase of $16,780
Village Manager Jannis explained that the above amounts were only estimates at this time and that if
the Village Board concurred with the recommendation, he would get specific amounts from the contractors
for the construction change orders. Also, all items of equipment and furniture will be purchased on a
formal bid basis. The, bids will be brought back to the Board for approval. Mr. Janonis said he will work
within the parameters of these changes.,
A motion was made by Trustee Busse and seconded by Trustee Corcoran to concur with the
recommendation, of the Village Manager and authorize an increase in the Police .and Fire Building budget
in an amount not to exceed $320,000. The motion passed unanimously. It was pointed out that this action
will he brought up for official: action at the next regular Village Board meeting.
VI Manager's Report
No additional information was presented.
VII Other Business
No otherbusiness was discussed.
VIII Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
David C. Jepson, Finance Director
-village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BUILDING CODE UPDATE
The Inspection Services Department is submitting the attached building
code for your review and approval. Currently the Village has adopted
the 1984 BOCA Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes along with the
1983 CABO for One and Two Family Structures and the 1984 National
Electrical Code.
The codes we are recommending to you are the 1990 BOCA Building Code
with the 1992 Supplements, the 1990 BOCA Mechanical Code, Illinois
State Plumbing Code, 1989 CABO - One and Two Family Dwelling Code and
the 1990 National Electrical Code. As with our current code, these
National Building Codes will be modified by certain deletions and
amendments to meet our local conditions.
Along with a copy of the proposed Building Codes there is attached
a copy of the comparison of the 1984 BOCA Codes to . the 1990 BOCA Codes
done by Kelly Reynolds & Associates.
On the following pages I will try to list and explain the significant
changes we are proposing to the BOCA Codes and from the 1984 Codes.
I hope to be able to discuss the proposed building code at a Committee
of the Whole Meeting in the near future.
SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS TO THE 1990 BOCA CODES:
A) Article I - Section 21.103 (Revisions to BOCA Building Codes)
1) Section 119.6 (1992 Supplement) - This section specifies
information to be included on the Certificate of Occupancy
(C.O.). We have our own provisions in the code for
issuance of C.O.
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BUILDING CODE UPDATE
Page 2
2) Section 123. This section creates a "Board of Survey"
to review an order to take down a unsafe building.
Our code provides for the Village Manager to appoint
an "Enforcement Officer" who will hold a hearing on
a order designating a building as unsafe or unfit for
occupancy.
3) Section 124.1 to 124.7 - Creates a "Board of Appeal"
to allow an appeal for modification to the building
codes. Our code provides these appeals go to the Village
Manager.
4) New Subsection 306.1:2 - Section 306 deals with Use
Group H - High Hazard Uses. There is no regulation
covering the location of this type of use relative to
other uses. The Fire Prevention Bureau requests we
include a regulation for a 1000 foot separation from
a building classified as Use Group H and buildings in
the Use Groups A (Assembly), I (Institutional) and R
(Residential).
5) Section 309.4 (1992 Supplement) - Delete Exceptions,
these "Exceptions" delete the requirement of a 2 Hour
rated separation wall in multifamily residential building
when automatic sprinklers are provided. It is the
recommendation of the Fire Prevention Bureau that all
separation walls between multifamily residential units
have a 2 Hour rating_.
6) Section 313.1.2 - This section deals with the fire
resistance rating of walls between different use
groups in a building. It allows for the reduction
of 1 Hour in the required fire ratings to a minimum
of a 1 Hour rating if a automatic sprinkler system
is installed. We propose to allow the 1 Hour
reduction when sprinklers are installed but to require
a minimum of 2 Hour rating.
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BIIILDIHG CODE DPDATE
Page 3
7) Section 301.1.1 (1992 Supplement) - indicates the type
of protection required for walls between "Specific Use
Areas" such as: Paint rooms, boiler rooms and soiled
linen rooms. The code gives an alternate of rated walls
or sprinkler systems with a reduced rating for the walls.
Since these "Special Use Areas" are a higher hazard
than the adjacent uses we are recommending automatic
sprinklers be required.
8) Section 502.2- This section mainly deals with area
modification, i.e., allowable area of a building: It also
makes reference to fire lanes and therefore we have
added our specifications for fire lanes.
9) Section 511.1 - Revised to conform with previous change
in Section 124.
10) Section 513 - Refers to "Historic Buildings & Structures"
and indicates the BOCA Code shall not be mandatory with
certain conditions. We recommend that the 1990 NFPA
Life Safety Code be added as a requirement.
11) Section 602.1 (1992 Supplement) - Section 602 deals
with High -Rise Building and 602.1 defines a high-rise
as a building with human occupancy located more than 75'
above fire department vehicle access. The Fire Department
requests lowering this elevation to 351.
12) Section 602.3 - This "exception" deletes open parking
areas from the sprinkler system requirements. The Fire
Department recommends sprinkler systems be required.
13) Section 607.2.1 - Fire Department requests this section be
added to require sprinkler systems in open parking
structures.
14) Section 608.1 (1992 Supplement) - Requires garages beneath
habitable rooms have 1 Hour separation on floor/ceiling
assemblies. We recommend a 2 Hour separation.
15) Section 608.2 (1992 Supplement) - Requires garages
adjacent to rooms have a minimum 1/2" gypsum on garage
side. We recommend 5/8" class X gypsum.
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BUILDING CODE UPDATE
Page 4
16) Section 608.3 (1992 Supplement) - Requires a 4" sill
between garages and adjacent interior spaces. Our current
code requires a 6" sill and we recommend leaving it
at 6".
17) Section 608.4 - Requires a 1-3/4" solid core wood door
between garages and interior spaces. We recommend
specifying a 1-1/2 Hour fire door assembly.
18) Section 608.3 - requires 1 Hour fire resistance
construction for the means of egress when living quarters
are above a garage. We recommend a 2 Hour rating.
19) Section 609.2.1 - Items 1, 2, 3 and 4, set limits on
when sprinkler systems are required. Fire Department
recommends these limits be removed and all public garages
be required to have sprinklers.
20) Section 615.5 - Refers to sprinkler systems for stages
and platforms. Sets 500 square feet as a minimum for
which sprinkler systems are needed and also exempts
certain areas of stages from sprinklers. Fire Department
requests all stage and platform areas have sprinkler
systems.
21) Section 618.6.1 - Section refers to venting devices
which relieve pressure resulting from explosions. The
Fire Department has requested the clearance dimensions
for these venting devices be increased from 20' to 100'
horizontally and from 10' to 25' vertically. We have
also added a section on warning signs around the devices.
22) Sections 618.6.4 through 618.6.6 are new sections
requestedbyFire Prevention Bureau for protection of
venting or explosion panels.
23) Sections 618.8.6 and 618.8.7 are additional safety
requirements requested by Fire Department for liquefied
petroleum gas distribution facilities.
24) Sections 619.4 and 619.5 are new sections requested
by Fire Department for safety around flammable and
combustible materials.
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BUILDING CODS UPDATE
Page 5
25) Section 624.1 - Stipulates that provisions of this section
covering temporary structures (tents, membrane structures)
shall apply to structures erected for a period less than
180 days. We feel 6 months is too long a time for a structure
to be allowed without having to conform to other provisions of
the code. Therefore we recommend to reduce the time to 6 days.
This would allow structures for events such as carnivals or
Halloween to be erected without conforming to all provisions
of the building code.
26) Section 907.1 - This section deals with firewalls and party
walls which must have stability under fire conditions to
allow collapse of construction on either side without collapse
of the wall. The codes says the wall "shall be constructed of
any approved non combustible material". We are recommending to
limit construction materials to masonry or concrete.
27) Section 907.6 - Refers to firewalls at roof surface.
Indicates fire walls shall be continuous through roof to
32" above roof. Subsections 907.6.1 to 907.6.3 list
alternates to the parapet wall (section above roof) such
as fireproof roof decking. We have had problems with this
material delaminating and therefore recommend the alternates
to the parapet walls be deleted.
28) Section 1002.1 through 1002.16 - This section deals with
fire suppression systems. It designates where the systems
are required by use of the building and size of building.
The Fire Department has requested that fire supprdssions
systems be required in all use groups (except single family
residential) with no square foot limits except for a 5,000
square foot limit in use groups M (Manufacturing) F-1 & F-2
(Factory and Industrial) or B (Business).
29) Section 1004.2.2 and 1004.2.3 - Applies to the design
of fire sprinkler systems but the exceptions in both
sections delete need for sprinklers in bathrooms less
than 55 square feet. Fire Department requests deletion
of these exceptions.
TO: Mayor
and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles
Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June
2, 1992
RE: BUILDING CODE UPDATE
Page 6
30)
Section 1012 - Regulates standpipe systems for fire
protection. Fire Department requests certain changes
and deletions affecting sizing, location and water
pressures for the standpipe systems.
31)
Section 1014 - This section deals with Fire Department
connections. The changes requested bring this section
into compliance with existing Fire Department equipment
and specifications.
32)
Section 1016 to 1021 - Deals with fire protection systems
such as automatic fire detection systems, smoke detectors,
fire extinguishers. The amendments and additions requested
by the Fire Department bring the codes into compliance with
current Fire Department procedures and practices.
33)
Section 1111.2 - This section regulates snow loads to
be used in design of structures. The maps used in the
code show the Mount Prospect area on the border line
of a 25 to 30 lb. snow load. Therefore we are recommending
use of a 30 lb. snow load in all design calculations.
34)
Section 1112.3.2 - Regulates wind loads. The BOCA map
indicates Mount Prospect to be between the 70 to 80
MPH wind regions. We recommend using a basic wind speed -
of 80 MPH for design purposed.
35)
Sections 1201 to 1222 govern foundations. The revisions
proposed in these sections primarily prohibit the use
of plywood and masonry foundations and require foundations
to be of poured concrete.
36)
Section 1308.1 concerns special inspections on materials
and/or fabrication of materials to be used in buildings.
The exceptions delete some conditions of when special
inspections must be made. We proposed to delete the
exceptions so that we determine if the inspections are
required.
37)
Section 1702.2.3 - Refers to particle board for roof
sheathing. We propose not allowing particleboard for
roof sheathing due to problems with delamination.
TO: Mayor -and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BUILDIRG CODE UPDATE
Page 7
B) Article I - Section 21.104 (BOCA Mechanical Code)
The only change requested to the BOCA code is the
addition of a section (M-409) regarding intake and
exhaust piping on pulse furnaces.
C) Article I - Section 21.105 (Illinois Plumbing Code)
Due to several conflicts between the BOCA National
Plumbing Code and the Illinois Plumbing Code and the
fact that several EPA regulations require municipalities
to enforce the Illinois Plumbing Code, we are recommending
to adopt the Illinois Plumbing Code rather than the
BOCA Plumbing Code. We are also recommending one
addition to this code for flood control systems.
D) Article I - Section 21.106 (C.A.B.O. One and Two Family Dwelling
Code Revisions)
1) Part V - Plumbing - As indicated previously, the
Illinois Plumbing Code is proposed for adoption.
2) Part VI - Electrical - We propose to use the Village
Electrical Code which has adopted the 1990 Edition
of NFPA 70.
3) Part IV - Mechanical - We recommend using the BOCA
Mechanical Code.
4) Sections 302.1, 304.5, 305.2 and 306.2 make reference
to wood foundations. We propose not allowing wood
foundations.
5) Section R704 - Specifications for particleboard roof
sheathing. We recommend not allowing particleboard
for roof sheathing due to delaminating problems.
6) Section R 103 - This section indicates the CABO code
will apply to one and two family dwellings and one
family townhomes. We feel that one family townhomes
fall under BOCA classification R-3 and therefore
are governed by the BOCA code.
7) Section R-204 - Requires "Every dwelling unit shall
have at least one habitable room which shall have
not less than 150 sq. ft. of floor area. Other
habitable rooms shall have an area of not less than
70 sq. ft.. Every kitchen shall have not less than
50 sq. ft. of floor area". We propose to keep the
minimum room sizes as specified in our current code.
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: 7UILDING CODS UPDATE
Page 8
8) Section 209. - As with room sizes, the CABO code
is very limited on specifications for garages. We
propose to keep our existing code specifications
for garages. The main changes from the CABO Code
are:
a) CABO specifies use of 1/2" gypsum on garage
side of attached garages with 1-3/4" solid
wood doors. Our code requires a 1 Hour fire
rated wall with a 1 Hour rated door.
b) We have more detailed specs on construction
material, required doors and windows and
electrical equipment.
9) Section 210.1 - CABO only requires one exit from
each dwelling unit. We recommend two exits.
10) Section 303 - CABO allows solid masonry, concrete,
wood foundations or other approved structural systems
for footings. We propose to allow only concrete
or other approved structural systems.
11) Section R901.12 - Deals with chimney and fireplace
cleanouts. The code makes cleanouts optional, we
propose to make them mandatory.
E) Article I - Section 21.107 - These additional requirements
for buildings of four or more stories are in
our existing codes and the Fire Department requests
they be kept in the new code.
F) Article II - Section 21.203 B - We are adding a time limit
for completion of work and a notice that all
bonds will be forfeited to the Village unless
project is completed within the time limit.
Also gives Village Manager option of granting
a two year limit for larger projects.
G) Article II - Section 21.204 D - Existing code has three
separate sections which govern public sidewalks.
We have combined these three sections into one
and specified the code is for public walks.
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BUILDING CODE UPDATE
Page 9
H) Article II - Section 21.204 E - Proposed code directs the
Director of Inspection Services to determine
if a building or structure will impair or destruct
the value of the neighborhood. The existing
code specified the Architectural Commission
will have these duties. However to the best
of our knowledge, the Architectural Commission
has not met in the last 10 years. Therefore
we are suggesting the Commission be deleted.
I) Article II - Section 21.208 F - The fee for Public Works
to maintain warning lights on private projects
is proposed to be raised from $15.00 to $25.00.
J) Article II - Section 21.212 B - The -requirement for showing,
top of foundation elevators has been added to
the spotted foundation section.
K) Article III - Old Section 21.3b4 - This section of the existing
code referred to the Architectural Commission.
As mentioned previously, since the Commission
has not met in recent years, we are suggesting
it be deleted from the code.
L) Article IV - Section 21.401 - The existing code has a general
statement that no lot shall be raised to a
grade higher than a continuous grade level between
abutting lots. Since this condition can rarely
if ever be achieved and still provide for proper
drainage we propose to revise the grading requirements
to conform with the requirements of the Development
Code.
M) Article V - Fees, Bonds and Deposits - The majority of the fees
covered by this Article have not been raised in
eight years. We are recommending increases from 0%
to 100%. The existing fee article is attached for
your -information and comparison. Also attached is
a cost comparison for the fees for a typical single
family home and a industrial building. For the
single family home the increase would be about 39%.
For an industrial building the increase would be
about 32%.
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BU11MIPG CODE UPDATE
Page 10
N) Article V - Section 21.512 and 21.513 - In our existing code the
requirement for Surety Bonds and deposits to restore
public property was included under Section 21.510 -
Street Obstruction Fees. Since the Surety Bond and
restoration fee were intended for other permits also
they have been given separate sections.
The restoration deposit has been increased from a
minimum of $100 to $250 for two reasons:
1) The cost of replacing items such as curb and
gutter, sidewalk, trees, etc. has been increased
and -
2) Many contractors would not call for final
inspections preferring to let the $100 remain
with the Village.
We feel by increasing the deposit to $250 and specifying
the deposit will be forfeited when the permit expires
will encourage contractors to call for final inspections
plus make them careful not to damage public property.
0) Old Article X - Public Swimming Pools - This Article has been deleted
from the Building Code and is now covered under the Health
Code and the Illinois Department of Public Health Rules
and Regulations.
P) Article XI - Section 21.1103C and 21.1104 - Miscellaneous Provisions;
Penalties - We have revised the penalty for starting work
without a permit to double the permit fee but have added
a $100 minimum.
Q) Article XI - Section 21.1104 - This section was requested by the Finance
Director in order to help clean up the many unrefunded fees
and deposits. As mentioned previously many contractors
prefer just to let the deposit remain with the Village
rather than call for final inspections.
R) Article XII - Many of the changes in definitions are to bring our
definitions into agreement with definitions in the.
BOCA codes and also to bring them into conformity with
definitions in -other Sections of the Village Code.
TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: June 2, 1992
RE: BU110IPG CODE UPDATE
Page 11
The above are brief explanations of the more significant changes proposed
for the building code. Representatives of the Building Division and
Fire Prevention Bureau will be available at the Committee of the whole
Meeting to answer questions on these or other sections of the code.
Chuck Bencic
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Attach.
cc: John Fulton Dixon, Village Manager
Carol Fields, Village Clerk
David Jepson, Finance Director
David Clements, Planning Director
Edward Cavello, Fire Chief
Ronald Pavlock, Police Chief
Herb Weeks, Public Works Director
D/C Lonnie Jackson, Fire Prevention Director
Barry Springer, Village Attorney
Jeff Wulbecker, Engineering Coordinator
Dan Jakes, Building Coordinator
File
Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
Commercial Structure
- 68,000 Sq. Ft.
(1,175,000 Cu. Ft.)
Use Group
- Business, Institutional
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w MAYOR".
- $4,670,000
GERALD L. FARLEYw"t
Electrical Circuits
TRUSTEES
- 2500 Amp.
MARK W BUSSES
- 8 Ea. Total
GEORGE A, CLOWES
Plumbing -Fixtures
TIMOTHY J.CORCORAN
Plumbing Fee -
LEO FLOROS
- Auto. Sprinkler
PAUL WM HOEFERT
IRVANAK,WILKS
Aw"'111age of Mount 1rosprect
VILLAGE MANAGER
MICHAEL E, JANONIS
Fire Pump
- 1
100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
VILLAGE CLERK
- 1 Supervised
CAROL A FIELDS
- 1
G)
COST COMPARISON
Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
Commercial Structure
- 68,000 Sq. Ft.
(1,175,000 Cu. Ft.)
Use Group
- Business, Institutional
Storage
Valuation
- $4,670,000
B)
Electrical Circuits
- 405 Service
- 2500 Amp.
Air Conditioner
- 8 Ea. Total
19 H.P.
Plumbing -Fixtures
- 155
Plumbing Fee -
Fire Protection
- Auto. Sprinkler
- 1000 Heads
(Includes Tap $3,000.00)
Standpipes
- 2
E)
Fire Pump
- 1
505.00
Fire Alarm
- 1 Supervised
Elevator
- 1
G)
Construction Type 3B Unprotected
Water Service 8"
54.7 % Increase
EXISTING CODE
PROPOSED CODE
A)
Plan Review -
$ 747.50
$ 2,075.00
B)
Building Permit -
28,039.00
46,740.00
C)
Electrical Permit -
1,414.50
1,780.00
D)
Plumbing Fee -
3,840.00
4,365.00
(Includes Tap $3,000.00)
E)
Mechanical Equipment -
295.00
505.00
F)
Sewer Connection -
3,775.00
3,775.00
G)
Elevator Inspecection -
50.00
100.00
H)
Certificate of Occupancy -
30.00
50.00
I)
Zoning Fee -
75.00
75.00
J)
Water Meter Fee -
560.00
560.00
$ 38,780.00
$ 60,025.00
54.7 % Increase
COST
COMPARISONS - WORK SHEET
ROLLING MEADOWS
HOFFMAN ESTATES
SCHAUMBURG DES
PLAINES
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
BUFFALO GROVE
PLAN REVIEW
540
Part of Building
3,502
934
Arch. Rev.-20.00
370
Permit
6,800
BUILDING PERMIT
23,435
35,025
35,025
46,750
6,800
32,340
ELECTRIC
1,340
2,070
1,870
3,346
1,380
1,603
PLUMBING
2,642
19,710
17,650
2,330
800
Water Conn.
1,290
+ 775
1,420
2,000
1,561
Water Ser.Imp.
7,600
MECHANICAL
345
450
660
30
SEWER CONNECTION
10,200
10,714
Included in
1,100
40
200
Plumbing
ELEVATOR INSPECTION 30
200
110
45
260
200
+ 25
CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION
1,700
2,040
10
416
25
ZONING
WATER METER
560
2 @ 588.29
415
690
2,400
40,792
72,679
58,942
55,936
18,220
48,304
MAYOR
GERALD L FARLEY
TRUSTEES
MARK W BUSSE
GEORGE A. CLOWES
TIMOTHY CORCORAN
LEO FLOROS
PAUL WM HOEFERT
IRVANA K. WILKS
VILLAGE MANAGER
MICHAEL E JANONIS
VILLAGE CLERK
CAROL A. FIELDS
'' Mage of Mount Prospect
100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
COST BREAKDOWN
Single Egap,iJX Residenc - 1800 Sq. Ft.
Valuation - $128,000
Electrical Circuits - 24
Plumbing Fixtures - 16
Sewer Fee
Meter Fee
Nuisance Fee
Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
PROPOSED
$50 Base + $10 per $1,000
or = $1,320.00
$60 minimum + 154
or = $ 214.00
$50 Base + $8 per fixture
or = $ 178.00
Remaining $ 300.00
Remaining
Gas Piping
Plan Exam
Zoning Fee
$200.65 Meter Fee
$500.00 Nuisance Fee
TOTAL = $2,409.41
INCREASE OF $744.73 = 31% INCREASE
TOTAL =
$ 300.00
$ 20•.00
$ 100.00
$ 25.00
$ 200.65
$ 500.00
$ 3,154.14
EXISTING
(Building)
$25 Base + $6 per
$1,000
or =
$787.00
(Electrical)
$25 Base + $5 per
circuit
or
$145.00
(Plumbing)
$25 Base + $5 per
fixture
or =
$105.00
1" Tap On Fee
$300.00
Sewer Fee Based on Outlet
Base $150 + $25 after 10 fixtures
or• 150 + (25 X 6)
_ $300.00
Gas Piping
$ 20.00
Plan Exam
$ 30.00
Zoning Fee
$ 25.00
Sewer Fee
Meter Fee
Nuisance Fee
Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
PROPOSED
$50 Base + $10 per $1,000
or = $1,320.00
$60 minimum + 154
or = $ 214.00
$50 Base + $8 per fixture
or = $ 178.00
Remaining $ 300.00
Remaining
Gas Piping
Plan Exam
Zoning Fee
$200.65 Meter Fee
$500.00 Nuisance Fee
TOTAL = $2,409.41
INCREASE OF $744.73 = 31% INCREASE
TOTAL =
$ 300.00
$ 20•.00
$ 100.00
$ 25.00
$ 200.65
$ 500.00
$ 3,154.14
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Fire Chief Edward M. Cavello
FROM: Deputy Chief Lonnie H. Jackson
DATE: July 28, 1992
SUBJECT: FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU 1992 CONSTRUCTION REPORT
The enclosed construction list will give a thumbnail sketch of the major
construction projects within the Village and some insight into the increased fixed
fire protection installed in complexes throughout the Village.
All buildings built and/or remodeled have come under close supervision of the Fire
Prevention Bureau and the Building Department to assure the minimum required
fire safety and life safety features are installed and working.
Many existing nonconforming buildings were razed and in their places, new up -to -
code buildings were constructed.
This list is not a complete list of all remodeling and upgrades of school alarm
systems, restaurant hood and duct systems, or major areas cleaned of fire hazards
due to bad housekeeping, improper storage and poor maintenance. Fire lanes have
been cleared of all types of obstacles from abandoned automobiles to illegally placed
sheds. Outdoor storage of unwanted pallets and other materials have been removed
to provide a more fire -safe environment.
Three main complexes have been upgraded in fixed fire protection systems at
Randhurst providing a 100% installed system to protect all areas of the center. This
upgrade also called for the installation of three fire pumps in the complex to
provide the proper water demand and fire flow should it ever be needed.
The installation of fixed fire systems throughout the Mount Prospect Shopping
Center is the second area brought up to code. All sections with the exception of "Mr.
Peters", has been outfitted with fixed fire protection systems (Mr. Peters will also be
retrofitted in the future).
The third area is the petroleum tank farm on the south side of the Village.
Companies at four of the seven sites have begun installing full surface, AFFF
firefighting systems on their tanks. In the future as tanks are repaired and returned
to service, each one will have rim top fire protection and foam capability of
sustaining a full surface firefight for 65 minutes as required by NFPA.
MAJOR FIRE PROTECTION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
ACCOMPLISHED FROM 1986 THROUGH 1992
WITH THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
NEW CONSTRUCTION
First National Bank Building (New Bldg) 100% sprinklered, fire alarm system, halon in computer
1 East Euclid (5 -story) room - elevators with emergency phone.
Public Works Building (New Bldg) 100% sprinklered with fire pump, exhaust removal,
monitored, underground storage tanks installed.
Brentwood Shopping Center (New Bldg) 100% sprinklered, hydrants, fire dept. access roads.
Hood and duct system in restaurant.
OPUS ( New 4 -story) 100% sprinklered, fire detection, elevator recall,
hydrants, fire dept. access.
Rec Plex (New Bldg) 100% sprinklered, fire alarm system, all life safety
Mount Prospect Park District code features.
Mt. Shire Apt. Recreation Ctr. (New Bldg) 100% sprinklered including pool.
Prospect High School Major addition added - building NOT sprinklered, full
fire detection, and smoke detection system throughout
the school.
Continental Bakery (Remodel) Remodeled - basement sprinklered.
40 North Main (Remodel)
1/2 sprinklered, re -accomplish sprinkler upgrade in 92.
ARC Recycling Center - Busse Rd.
100% sprinklered.
Walgreens - MP Plaza
Addition installed, store upgrade 100% sprinklered.
St. Paul School (New Bldg)
Old classrooms removed, reconstructed, gymnasium
Shopping Center (New)
100% sprinklered. Smoke and heat detection
Algonquin & Busse
throughout school.
J. C. Penney (Randhurst) (Remodel)
NOTE: THE SPRINKLERED AREA ONLY COVERS
(New)
THE GYM.
State Farm Insurance (New Bldg) 100% sprinklered, hydrants and fire dept. access lane.
Public Safety Building Demolition of old building, to be replaced with 100%
112 E. Northwest Hwy. sprinklered bldg.
Fire and Police Building
Golf and Busse Shopping Center (New)
Center area exceeding 10,000 feet - sprinklered, fire
Northwest Comer
walls installed to separate to below 10,000 square feet
on the rest of the center. Fire lane around the complex
with fire hydrants around the perimeter.
Shopping Center (New)
Fire wall separation below 10,000 square feet.
Algonquin & Busse
Hydrants with access road around perimeter.
J. C. Penney (Randhurst) (Remodel)
(Old Carson Pirie Scott) Sprinkler system rebuilt
(New)
covering all voids and installed a fire pump.
Carson Pirie Scott (Randhurst) (Full remodel) (Old Bergners/Wiebolts) Sprinkler system reworked
and upgraded. All sprinkler heads replaced.
Montgomery Wards (Randhurst) (Full remodel) Basement, all floors retrofitted, fire pump installed
100%, wooded mezzanine removed in storage area.
Kohl/s (Randhurst) (New)
Speiss (Randhurst) (New)
Wards Store (Randhurst)
Wards Auto Center (Randhurst)
Randhurst Center (Center Court) (Remodel)
Shops, vendors, dome area food court
Honey Bee Restaurant (New Bldg)
Kampai Restaurant - South Elmhurst
Showa Marine - South Busse (New Bldg)
Walmart (New Bldg)
Mutoh Building (New Bldg) (Alter Group)
Park Bank (New Bldg)
Lube Pro (New Bldg) Rand Road
580 Slawin Court (New Bldg)
J & L Industrial
T. J. Maxx (New Bldg)
MP Plaza Bldg D (New Bldg)
V & G Printing (New Bldg)
A. J. Rogers Industrial Subdivision (New)
Chicagoland Processing (Old Bldg)
Papanicholas (New Bldg)
1697 Imperial Ct. (Old Bldg)
Intensification of use
Aldi's Grocery (New Bldg)
Alter Group Subdivision
Chicago Assembly of God (New Church)
100% sprinklered.
100% sprinklered.
Sprinkler system reworked. Placed as it's own system
with fire department connection - fire pump added.
100% sprinklered.
Fully sprinklered - separated to it's own FDC and fire
pump added.
Rebuilt after explosion. 100% sprinklered, hood and
duct system.
Remodeled -100% sprinklered. Hood and duct system.
100% sprinklered. New building, chlorine detection
warning, hydrants, water supply, access.
100% sprinklered, hydrants, fire lanes, FDC.
100% sprinklered, fire lanes, hydrants.
100% sprinklered - 2 -story, FD access, hydrants.
Limited area sprinkler in basement.
100% sprinklered water, hydrants.
100% sprinklered, FD access, hydrants, fire pump.
100% sprinklered.
100% sprinklered.
100% sprinklered, fully renovated old building.
Fully sprinklered - hydrants, FD access, notification.
Old building - sprinkler system updated, covers all
spaces, recalculated 100%.
100% sprinklered, FD access, hydrants.
Sprinklers installed 100%, FDC.
100% sprinklered, fire lanes, hydrants.
Engineering- roads in, water and hydrants in.
100% sprinklered, smoke detection, FD access roads,
hydrants.
Historical Society Bldg (Old Bldg)
Renovation
Carboy - Babbin projects
Busse Florist/Northwest Hwy.
Northwest Assembly of God
Sanctuary section destroyed by fire
Chicago Health Club
Sprinklered/Life Safety Code
100% sprinklered, water supply/hydrants/FD access
Limited area sprinklered basement, FD access.
Replaced with "new" Sanctuary - fully sprinklered
and smoke detectors.
MAJOR RETROFIT EXISTING BUILDINGS
Randhurst Cinema
PharMor Drug Store
Douglas TV
701 Prospect Avenue
Delta Tool
Parenti's Furniture
(Used to be FJW Optical)
Lake Side Plaza
White Hen Pantry
Crystal Towers Building (A & D)
Dominick's Grocery (Golf Plaza)
Hearth & Home
Martha and Mary Church
Sakura's Restaurant - North Elmhurst
Old Orchard Country Club
Over 20,000 square feet upgraded fully sprinklered.
This upgrade brought the entire shopping center 100%
sprinklered including Handy Andy Store.
Formal seating area void of sprinklers. 100%
sprinklered.
Use to be Thunderbird Bowl - upgraded all sprinklers,
filled voids and tested. 100% sprinklered.
Void of all sprinklers. 100% retrofitted with sprinkler
system with FDC.
Change of use, installed sprinkler system.
Change of use, installed sprinkler system.
Upgrade existing sprinkler system,100% sprinklered
install flammable liquids storage room, dust removal
system.
Building flooded, upgrade sprinkler system, replace
emergency generator.100% sprinklered.
Amoco Station rebuilt to Pantry - UST's removed.
Brick walls tied to building frame after building was
completed and occupied - major renovation.
Upgrade sprinkler system -100% sprinklered, Life
Safety Code exits OK.
Install sprinkler system, all LSC issues, structure
problems corrected.
Smoke and fire detection installed during construction
after complete burn -out of building:
Complete building installed new smoke and fire alarm
system.
100% sprinklered - filled all voids, theater removed
from site (upgrade).
Stimsonite/OPUS Rework sprinkler system for correct density for storage -
ok - flammable liquids storage building - outside.
Mr. Beef Restaurant Limited area sprinkler system in basement.
Dumas Walker's Restaurant Complete remodel, relocate FDC, complete sprinkler
all voids - building 100% sprinklered.
Thunderbird Bowling Remodel - upgrade sprinkler relocate -100%
sprinklered.
Bristol Court 100% sprinklered - upgrade sprinkler
protection/remodel.
Walgreens Computer Center 100% sprinklered - sprinkle under floor of computer
room - correct all sprinkler locations.
Kautz Carpeting Limited area sprinkler system - added in storage room.
Florenz Restaurant Sprinkler upgrade added in voids -100% sprinklered.
Shin Jung Restaurant Sprinklered/hood and duct systems - air removal.
Dominick's Grocery Remodeled, upgrade sprinkler, exits, 100%a sprinklered.
Golf Plaza
Tary D's Restaurant (Golf Plaza) New hood and duct system
McDonald's (Rand Road) Limited area sprinkler system - basement remodeled -
hood and duct system.
HOUSING PROJECTS
Brentwood Homes Single family housing -110 volt smoke detection,
streets with hydrants 3,000 GPM available.
Lexington Homes Coach home subdivision - hydrants around perimeter,
110 volt smoke detection, fire lanes.
Hemphill Homes 110 volt smoke detection, hydrants, fire lanes.
Par -4 Subdivision Water system looped, with hydrants, homes 110 volt
smoke detection.
Courts of St. John 110 volt smoke detection, hydrants, and fire lanes.
Sable Chase Apartments Hydrants located throughout FD access, 110 volt smoke
detection, fire wall division.
Orchard Field Homes Roads, hydrants, 110 volt smoke detection.
Evergreen Woods New townhomes, hydrants, FD access, 110 volt smoke
detection.
Mount Shire Apartments Common areas sprinklered, Artfield - notification to
local bells to be monitored by central station.
Artfield Apartments Fire wall division, FD access, hydrants, 110 volt smoke
detection.
BUILDINGS REMOVED - DEMOLISHED
Old V & G Printing - North Elmhurst Building razed. (A parking lot now)
Shemming Oil Building - Razed Townhomes built - fire lanes, 110 volt smoke detection.
Busse Florist - Razed
Dempster School - Razed
Feehanville School - Razed
Prospect theater - Razed
Old Fire and Police Building - Razed
112 E. Northwest Highway
Busse School
Old Aldi's (Northwest Highway)
Old Public Works Garage
Holiday Inn
Mobil, Shell, Marathon, Citgo
(To implement)
UnoVen, Marathon, Petrolane
Randhurst
Commonwealth Edison Vaults (RH)
First National Bank of Chicago
Giordano's Restaurant
Townhomes and new florist building - LA sprinkler
system.
100% sprinklered - replaced with Mount Prospect Park
District "Rec Plex' building.
Open land
0
To be replaced with new 100% sprinklered building.
TO BE RAZED
WORK IN PROGRESS
New smoke detector/fire warning throughout the
building.
AFFF protection to the rim/full surface being installed
in the tank farm area.
Revision at Filene's and Magnus -100% sprinklered.
Work underway.
Plans being submitted this May - work to be
accomplished this 1992 summer.
Underground vault sprinkler plans approved - work
completed.
Water supply to be connected to the installed limited
area sprinkler system in the basement.
Arlington Beverage Company
Satellite Bar and Grille
Cook County Bus
Mount Prospect Country Club
New Jewel at Randhurst
Northwest Assembly of God
New Auditorium
Northwest Electrical Supply
Senior's Building
PENDING
Must install sprinklers when re -occupied.
Under negotiation by "Dumas Walker's" for occupancy
as a central office building.
Changing ownership.
Costly violations, much construction to be done to return
to building requirements. Park District board studying.
Site plans in review, will also include new water
supply from the north side of the center to connect to
existing main around the completed. Will provide a
"looped" system.
New building for church in the planning.
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U.S. FIRE SPRINKLER REPORTER May 1991
An impartial monthly report on the fire sprinkler and special hazards industry
Telling City Council the truth about the need for sprinklers
ollowing is the testimony
that Fire Commissioner
Roger M. Ulshafer pre-
sented to the Philadelphia
City Council Committee on
Public Safety on April 1st regard-
ing the effectiveness of Philadel-
phia's existing fire code which deals
with high-rise buildings. We are
reprinting it in its entirety because
we believe it is the type of congent,
articulate argument for fire sprin-
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kler retrofit that will greatly bene-
fit the fire sprinkler movement.
Thankyou, Commissioner Ulshafer.
Chairwoman Krajewski, distin-
guished members of the Public Safe-
ty Committee, I'm Fire Commis-
sioner Roger Ulshafer. And I deep-
ly appreciate the opportunity to tes-
tify today regarding the effective-
ness of the existing Fire Code which
deals with high-rise buildings.
In particular, I am extremely
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concerned about the code applica-
tions to buildings which were con-
structed prior to the code revisions
of 1981.
Although the high-rise amend-
ments enacted at that time helped
to improve life safety, past history
has indicated that they have fallen
short and are in fact inadequate to
ensure the protection of the prop-
erty, the occupants and the dedi-
Why didn't ire sprinklers sLoe the ire?
Continued on page 4
Moscow Embassy Fire Remains
Shrouded in Mystery
hat did happen in the mysterious fire in the U.S Em-
bassy in Moscow? Did the KGB breach our secu-
rity? Were Moscow firemen really agents of the
KGB? It may be still too soon to call the shots on this sensitive
matter, but we do know this. A serious fire swept through the
embassy on March 28th, causing severe damage to the upper
floors where top secret embassy business is conducted. It knocked
out our most important listening post in the Soviet Union .(if not
in the world.) It forced more than 200 employees to flee the 10 -
story building, and three people, a Marine, an American construc-
tion worker and a Soviet firefighter were treated for smoke
inhalation. At least according to Tass, the official Soviet news
agency, the fire was started by welding sparks in an elevator shaft
that was under construction.
And, according to State Department spokesman Richard
Boucher, we were in the process of renovating the old embassy
Continued on page 14
U.S. Fire Sprinkler Reporter
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner con d from page I
cated members of the Philadelphia
warning, a decision was made to
companies of this country. I told
Fire Department.
roll the dice again, and it was a risk
them that it was incumbent on them
We knew, then, that the best
that never had a chance.
to support the fire service in making
answer to this serious challenge pre-
Time and time again across
this sprinkler legislation happen.
sented by high-rise buildings was
America we continue to experience
They only had to review the consid-
the installation of a fixed fire pro-
expensive and tragic examples of
erable losses they have suffered in
tection system in all areas of every
the failure to fully sprinkler high-
unsprinklered high-rise buildings.
building exceeding 75 feet in height.
rise buildings. In many jurisdic-
I also told them that they had a
The outstanding performance
tions, the decision to pass legis-
responsibility to the owners, the
of fire sprinkler systems to detect
lation was only made following
tenants and the occupants who live,
and control afire in its earlier stages,
large -loss high-profile fires. I hope
work and play high above the streets
while simultaneously sounding an
Philadelphia has finally learned its
of our cities.
alarm, remains unchallenged. In
lesson.
I suggested that they need to
addition, there has never been a
During the course of these hear-
provide a greater financial incen-
multiple loss of life in a fully sprin-
ings, the economic factor of retrof-
tive to their customers to reduce the
klered building.
itting sprinkler systems will be
cost of sprinklers, their maintenance
Despite this knowledge and a
raised. We in the Fire Department
and the inspection.
litany of major
recognize the
One only has to look at the $70
fire losses in
impact our rec-
million loss that the Penn Mutual
unsprinklered. ommendations
installation of
Insurance Company suffered in their
..The
high - rise
will have on
co orate head uarters at Fifth and
corporate q
b u i l d i n g s sprinklers can be less buildingowners
Walnut Streets. This was due to a
across this than the installation of and also on the
fire in an unsprinklered ninth floor
country, all of
tenants alike
storage area, although there were
the decision new carpet
... and we are pre-
other areas of that building at that
makers, every-
� pared to offer
time that were sprinklered.
one who played a part of in that
revisions which take this into con-
Although the loss is significant, it
process in 1981, failed to provide
sideration.
will pale in comparison to the fire at
comprehensive legislation to re-
Testimony you hear will also
Meridian Plaza, which also claimed
quire all existing high-rise build-
cite both the expense and the prob-
the ultimate price of the lives of
ings to be fully sprinklered.
lem of installing sprinklers in occu-
three of our men.
The amendments were charac-
pied structures.
It is important to note that the
terized at that time as minimum
A recent survey indicates that
only fire protection system in Me -
measures to preclude the loss of life
the cost to install sprinklers systems
ridian Plaza that worked properly
of the occupants. I ask you, what
in existing buildings can vary from
was the sprinkler system on the 30th
about the risk to firefighters?
$1 to $5 per square foot and on an
floor. The only system in the build -
It was also stated that the finan-
average costs $2.50 per square foot.
ing that worked was the sprinkler
cial considerations were much less
Please note that the installation
system. And that was after the acti-
demanding, much less demanding,
of sprinklers can be less than the
vation of only nine heads, which
than in other cities who had enacted
installation for new carpet and is a
stopped that raging inferno after it
similar code revisions.
one-time expenditure, less than the
had destroyed eight floors of that
To paraphrase testimony from
installation for new carpet.
property.
a high-ranking official of the De-
The twin towers of Centre
The question should not be that
partment of Licenses and Inspec-
Square at 15th and Market are a
we cannot afford to fully sprinkler.
tions during the hearings conducted
greatexample of aresponsible owner
The question should be that we must
in October of 1981, we have been
who is in the process of fully sprin-
fully sprinkler. It's a matter of pay
very fortunate in Philadelphia in
klering an occupied office building
me now or pay me later, and the
that we have not had a major catas-
without dislodging his tenants or
delay results in an -extraordinary toll
trophe. Our feeling is that a lot of
disrupting their businesses.
of wasted lives and property.
this is due to good fortune.
Earlier this week, I addressed a
It has been obvious for some
In other words, in spite of his
meeting of the major insurance
continued on page 6
y 1991
U.S. Fire Sprinkler Reporter
Fire Commissioner, con'd from page 4
time that the entire Fire Code re-
A good portion of the regulat-
gether to draft and pass legislation
quired revisions. And in January of
ing parameters for these systems is
necessary to strengthen the high-rise
1990 I appointed an internal Fire
vested in the Building Code. Many
section of the Fire Code and other
Department committee to review
of the decisions which influence the
sections of the code. This will pro -
the existing code and its administra-
administration of this code lie in the
vide complete built-in safety protec-
tion and make formal recommenda-
Board of Building Standards and, as
tion for the building occupants and
tions to me.
testified to earlier, does not have
decrease the significant risk to fire
This has been an ongoing proc-
Fire Department representation.
personnel.
ess which is nearing completion and
It is my recommendation that
We cannot continue to vacillate
has given us a greater insight into
their membership be expanded to
on this issue. The potential for the
the areas of deficiency and will pro- I
include our input on a regular basis
next major high-rise fire is real and
vide the impetus for re-
will not decrease until we
commended revisions Good enough is the enemy of excellence. take action and implement
which parallel national
change.
standards, while increasing life safe-
and, if not, particularly when the
To paraphrase Martin Luther
ty for everyone in Philadelphia, in-
agenda items include fire -related
King, Jr., the ultimate measure of a
cluding the firefighters.
issues.
man is not where he stands in mo -
During the next weeks, I intend
The past years have seen an
ment of comfort or convenience, but
to subm i t detailed recommendations
incredible increase in technology
where he stands at times of challenge
on these changes to both the Man-
and demand for a greater level of
and controversy. And that's where
aging Director and Mayor Goode to
special expertise in code admini-
we are right now, at a time of chal-
review, and also hopefully to pass,
stration, plans review, systems de-
lenge and controversy.
concerning appropriate major code
sign, certification and inspection.
All of the elements involved in
changes.
It is absolutely essential that the
this process need to be part of the
In addition to a phased -in proc-
Fire Department employ a full-time
solution, everybody in this room, not
ess for full sprinklerization, there is
fire protection engineer to provide
being part of the problem. I urge
a critical need to revise the current
this capability. This request will
everyone to take this challenge and
procedure for the certification and
also be included in a supplemental
do the right thing, for there is another
inspection of fire protection and
budget item during our testimony
equally important aspect to this.
detection systems in all buildings,
later this month for the FY '92
Firefighters are more than just
not just high-rise. Put quite simply,
operating budget.
numbers. They are more than just
the present process is not working
Our proposal will also address
yellow, blue and white helmets. We
and requires that the Fire Depart-
an initiative to increase the penalty
bleed, we break, we burn, we cry,
ment be given more authority and
for the failure of both the private
and all too often we die trying to pro -
control to ensure compliance and
alarm companies and buildings
tect all of you and everybody in this
ensure enforcement.
owners and nersonnel to immedi-
city_
There are graphic examples of
failures which require increased
oversight by that agency that has the
most at stake, the Fire Department.
Our only motivation — and I want
to state this very strongly — our
only motivation is to provide the
highest level of fire safety that the
citizens of this city require and
deserve.
"Good enough" is the enemy of
excellence, and excellence is the
goal of the Philadelphia Fire De-
partment, particularly with codes
and code administration.
0 May 1991
ately notify the Fire Department on
the activation of an internal fire
protection or detection system.
The present penalty under the
code limits violations to $300 or
imprisonment not to exceed 90 days.
In may cases, it is cheaper to pay the
fine than to delay compliance. De-
layed alarms contribute to the spread
and magnitude of fire and increase
the risk to everybody's life safety.
In conclusion, I'd like to com-
mend this committee for convening
these important hearings. It is in-
cumbent on all of us working to -
And we accept that risk as part of
our proud profession_and part of our
proud tradition. However, you owe
it to us to reduce that risk as much as
possible. That is why strong codes
and aggressive enforcement is so
important for everyone.
You ask us to handle the collec-
tive failures of society, and we do
that. We only ask you to give us bet-
ter odds. We ask that after a hard
day's work we have the opportunity
to return home to our families safely,
the same way that we left and the
same way that everybody else does.❑
VAO2.E
THE BUILDING SCENE paer�zT e J +e sa ",-►,�,.sYss .
William E. Koffel, P.E.
Disabilities Act Affects
Builders and Owners
he Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
of 1990 is it federal law enacted on July 26,
1990 that gives individuals with disahililties
comprehensive protections against discrimina-
tion similar to those that. the Civil Rights Act of
1964 provides to such persons on the hasis of
race, sex, national origin, and religion.
While the ADA also contains provisions con-
cerning employment (in Title 1), public services
(in Title 11), and transportation and telecommu-
II of the act
. ccs signftcant
importance for
°%;e, involved in
design and
construction of
places of public
,,wnmodation
if I commercial
facilities.
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nication (in Title IV), this column focuses on
Title IiI of the act, which prohihits discrimination
based on disabililty by private entities in places
of public accommodation and in commercial
facilities. Title III also prohibits discrimination in
certain examinations and courses for profes-
sional licensing and certification.
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act
is of interest and concern to owners.and employ-
ers in places of public accomodation and com-
mercial facilities, Title iIi is of significant impor-
tance to people involved in the design and
construction of such facilities.
Scope of Tide Ill
Title ❑l establishes accessibility r•equirenu•ntN
for persons with disabilities for new construc-
tion and for alterations in places of public ac-
commodation and in commercial facilities.
Places of public accommodation include facil-
ities operated by private entities that affect com-
merce and that fall into one of the following 12
categories:
• places of lodging, such as hotel*
• establishments serving food and (kink, such as
restaurants;
• places of exhibidon or entertainment, such as
theaters;
« places of public gathering, such,, as lecture
hr1l�:
saps or rental establishment1su h as, M
•
service such
•
statkins used for specified pub
thin, such as bus y
+ places of recreation, such as amusetnenr
Parks;,
• places of edutcatm, such as private schools;,
• social service center establishrnents, such as
day-care centers; and
• places of exercise or recreation, such as health
spa;
Even if a facility does not fall into one of these
12 categories, it still may be considered a com-
mercial facility. Commercial facilities are defined
as nonresidential facilities whose operations will
affect commerce. These facilities may include
offices, factories, and other places of employ-
ment. if a commercial facility is located in a
residence, the requirements apply to that portion
of it residence used by employees or by visitors
to the commercial facility.
Application of the act
The ADA establishes accessibility requirements
for persons with disabilities for new construc-
tion and alterations in places of public accom-
inodation and commercial facilities that are de-
signed for, or will be constructed for, first
occupancy after January 26, 1993. These federal
regulations, 28 CFR part 36, also address the z
need for areas of rescue assistance in new con-
struction that is not protected by a supervised
automatic sprinkler system.
Any alteration to a place of public accommo-
dation or a commercial facility started after o
January 26, 1992 must ensure that the altered i
Portions of the facility are readily accessible to 0
and usable by people with disabilities, to the 2
maximum extent feasible.
h should be noted that the different titles of z
dic act take effect on different dates. Further- o
more, although Title III does not apply to state i;
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and local government services, Title lI
does.
E=*Pflons to TMo 111
"title III dog ,,o private clubs or
establishments =:: are exempted from
ttae pccr%,inions of the 0" bights Act of
1964, or to religious organizations and
those entities controlled by them„ includ-
ing places of worship. However, if the
The Americans With
Disabilities Act gives
people with disabilities
comprehensive protections
against discrimination
similar to those the Civil
Rights Act of 1964
provided on the basis of
race, sex, national origin,
and religion.
private club "Jews to" a public accom-
modation, it is subject to Title III.
The regulations also contain an excep-
tion to providing accessibility when it
would be structurally impractical, such
as in a building built on stilts on a Rood
plain. Also, elevators are not required in
facilities that are less than three stories
high or that have less than �3,(g)0 square
feet per story, unless the facility is a
shopping center„ a shopping mall, or the
professional office of a health care pro-
vider.
COMPHOMO With Tmo III
Compliance with Title III many be en-
forced by civil action or by alternative
means of dl pute resolution. while mon-
etary damages to aggrieved disabled per-
sons may be awarded, punitive damages
may not be included.
It should also be noted that compli-
ance with current local and state building
codes does not ensure compliance with
Title III. The regulations do empower the
U.S. assistant attorney general for civil
rights to certify that a state or local c°odO
meets or exceeds the minimum rccluirV•'
ments of Title III, but to date, no such
certification has been granted. J
William E. Kofel, P.E., is P?'"iderat 0
Ko °el Associates, Inc., can irldepr(11d"Ot
dare protection enelineering and code
urns°aaiti°wt wf,a7ra stj4th offices irr Co a°neat,
icut and Maryland.
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Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
1.
This case was continued from the June 25, and July 23, 1992 Zoning Board meetings.
This request is for an amendment to the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance
in order to allow religious institutions only with a Special Use Permit, and to consider
a minimum lot size for religious institutions.
14.1001 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1101 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1201 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1301 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1401 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1501 Permitted and Special Uses
Village Board action is required for this case.
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A. Parldng Requirements
MAYOR
GERALD L. FARLEY
Ai a �m
TRUSTEES
MARK W. BUSSE
GEORGE A, CLOWES
TIMOTHY J. CORCORAN
LEO FLOROS
PAUL WM, HOEFERT
IRVANAK„WILKS
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I Vun.Y ProSpeCt,
�I1- 1age of
VILLAGE MANAGER
MICHAEL E. JANONIS
VILLAGE CLERK
100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
CAROL A, FIELDS
. '
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
August 13, 1992
7:30 P. M.
Trustees Room, Village Hall
100 South Emerson Street
Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
1.
This case was continued from the June 25, and July 23, 1992 Zoning Board meetings.
This request is for an amendment to the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance
in order to allow religious institutions only with a Special Use Permit, and to consider
a minimum lot size for religious institutions.
14.1001 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1101 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1201 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1301 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1401 Permitted and Special Uses
14.1501 Permitted and Special Uses
Village Board action is required for this case.
2.W#XMh'Qv N8
A. Parldng Requirements