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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0829_001Minutes COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE September 22, 1992 Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gerald L. Farley at 7:38 p.m. Trustees present were Mark Busse, George Clowes, Tim Corcoran, Leo Floors, Paul Hoefert and Irvana Wilks. Also present were Village Manager Michael E. Janonis, Public Works Director Herb Weeks, Inspection Services Director Chuck Bencic, Fire Chief Ed Cavello, Deputy Fire Chief Lonnie Jackson, Building Inspection Coordinator Dan Jakes, Forestry Superintendent Sandy Clark, Village Attorney Buzz Hill, and Finance Director David Jepson. In addition, Donna Johnson and Peter Hanchar of the Citizens' Committee to Review Sight Obstructions in the Public Right of Way, three residents, and three members of the print media were in attendance. H Minutes of September 8, 1992 The minutes of September 8, 1992 were accepted and filed. M Citizens to be Heard No citizens appeared before the Village Board. IV Sight Obstruction Ordinance Mayor Gerald L. Farley said this ordinance had been previously discussed by the Committee of the Whole on August 25, 1992 and there were three issues to be resolved: 1) Should new plantings be allowed in designated parkways where sidewalks are in place; 2) Should the Safety Commission be the arbiter on questions regarding parkway plantings which are in violation but where the property owners feel their trees or bushes do not pose a hazard; and 3) Trimming on private property and the related sight triangle. Mayor Farley then asked Trustee Irvana Wilks to conduct the discussion. Trustee Wilks reviewed the issues that were discussed in the previous meeting. She said the Village currently allows deciduous trees on parkways and that this provision is not in question. In the past, the Public Works Department canvassed the Village and sent letters to residents asking them to keep evergreen trees trimmed according to established standards. The Public Works Department would eventually trim the evergreens or shrubs if the property owner did not comply with the requirement. The proposed ordinance mirrors the way the Public Works Department administers the current ordinance with the following changes: 1. The proposed ordinance would permit residents to plant approved plantings on the parkway if they obtained a permit and entered into a hold harmless agreement with the Village. With this agreement, the property 'owners would as,=sume the liability if an accident occurred because of the planting. 2. The Safety Commission would hear complaints and determine what action should be taken. If the property owner disagreed with the decision, they could appeal the decision to the Village Board. Trustee Wilks stated that there was also an issue regarding the authority of the Public Works Department to remove trees and bushes on private property. She said that if safety is the issue, the Public Works Department should have the authority to correct the problem. Trustee Wilks said that if a decision would be made to prohibit plantings on the parkway there would be no need for the hold-harmless agreement. She also mentioned that the issue of continued canvassing by the Public Works Department needed to be addressed. All w 'P In response to a question by Mayor Farley, Attorney Hill stated that when a hold harmless agreement would be entered into, it would be recorded against the property and all subsequent property owners would be bound by the agreement. He explained that indemnification is similar to implied consent. Trustee Corcoran then asked why the permit process was necessary. Attorney Hill said it was a surer way and was in the best interest of the Village. Trustee: Corcoran said he supported the premise that the homeowners should be held responsible for anylhing they planted in the parkway. Trustee Hoefert said the Village should not encourage plantings in the parkway and that homeowners should be notified of their responsibilities for any existing plantings. He added that if the Village had to trim parkway plantings, then the homeowner should be charged for the cost. Trustee Floros stated that the Village should not take any action which encouraged or permitted parkway plantings. He said he supported notification of homeowners who have existing plantings that the responsibility will be placed on them, Trustee Clowes said he agreed with Trustee Floros that the Village should not encourage plantings as the initial issue is safety. He said he agreed with making the homeowner responsible for existing plantings. Trustee Busse said he supported the permit process but he did not support the hold harmless provision. He also said he thought the Public Works Department should stop the canvassing procedure. Trustee Wilks said she supported the recommendations of the Citizens' Committee. 2'' Mayor Farley said there was a consensus to continue the existing practice of prohibiting plantings on the parkway. He said the Committee's recommendation was a reasonable Compromise to solve the problem, but the Board did not support additional plantings on parkways. Additionally, if any existing plantings are not removed they will become the homeowner's responsibility. Attorney Hill said the proposed ordinance will be changed to allow no future plantings of evergreens or shrubs on the parkway. Existing evergreens and shrubs will be "grandfathered" and no action will be taken unless there is a complaint that the plantings are a sight obstruction. If the plantings are found to be a sight obstruction, the complaint will be referred to the Safety Commission. rataFRE - I . LIKONM �14 �W,=qpw In regard to the question of the Safety Commission being the final authority to hear complaints regarding sight obstruction in parkways, Trustee Clowes asked for a clarification of how the process would work. Trustee Wilks explained that if there was a complaint, the Traffic Engineer would investigate the complaint and then send a letter to the homeowners advising them to either trim or remove the sight obstruction. If the homeowner disagreed with the finding, they could appeal to the Safety Commission and then to the Village Board. Trustee Floros said the Safety Commission should only make recommendations and that the Village Board should make the final decision. Trustees Busse, Corcoran and Hoefert supported Trustee Floros. Trustee Wilks said she could also support the recommendation of Trustee Floros. Ms. Clark stated that the only authority that exists over plantings on private property is under the Development Code for new developments. The Board agreed that requirements for new development should remain intact. Trustee Floros stated that he agreed with the recommendation to trim on private property if the plantings presented a sight obstruction based on the sight triangle. He said safety was the most important consideration. Trustee Clowes said he agreed with trimming only the portion that extends over public property and does not support trimming on private property. He added that he did not agree with the sight triangle when it "tended into private property. He said that if safety is a factor the Village should obtain more right-of-way. Trustee Busse said he is not in favor of granting the authority to go into private property Trustee Hoefert said he supported trimming growth that extends over the sidewalk or into the right- of-way, but the right of the property owner is foremost. He added that the question should be addressed only if it is a problem. Trustee Corcoran said he agreed with Trusts done on public property and only if it present safety hazard the Village should compensate I Trustee Wilks stated that she has no prob] property. Mayor Farley stated that the conclusion w. trimming and removal would not be applicable the Village is currently doing. Attorney Hill said he would revise the ordi property at least as great as in the sight t6 Richard Hendricks of 1537 East Emmerso enforcement levels between the 1970's and 11 stated that violations should be more vigor( Mayor Farley responded that conditions c needed. He said Village personnel should added that he has confidence in the job the V Proposed Changes to the Building and'. Clowes and Hoefert that trimming should only be a safety hazard. He added that if the planting is a property owner. a with the Village having jurisdiction on private that the sight triangle should be a guideline but n private property. Trustee Wilks said this is what - to provide for the authority to regulate on public and not subject homeowners to more liability. to stated that there was a major difference in the ;. Specifically he mentioned the sign ordinance and enforced. o and that there are times when variations may be asonable and apply judgement when needed. He is doing. -evention Code. Inspection Services Director Chuck Bencic reviewed the proposed changes to Articles II, M, IV, X, XI, and XII as identified on pages 9 and 10 of his memo of June' 2, 1992, The only question by the Committee was with the provision for a penalty to double a permit fee with a $100 minimum for starting work without a permit. Trustee Hoefert recommended that a provision be added whereby the contractor's license would be suspended the second time a contractor would be guilty of this violation. The Board concurred with this recommendation. Trustee Wilks; stated that she would like to see the process for issuing a permit simplified. She added that she would like to see the process become more "us. -r friendly." Trustee Corcoran suggested that the Inspection Services Department standardize the permit forms and possibly accept applications by fax. VI Manager's Report The Village Manager had nothing to report. VII Other Business Trustee Hoefert stated that because of the CanDota sewer project, the asphalt on the parkway at Lincoln Jr. High School had been removed- He said he did not support parking on the parkway at Lincoln School. Trustee Clowes said he agreed. However, Trustee Wilks urged caution and 4 Trustee Floros said it should be left the way it is. Village Manager Janonis said he would check with the Superintendent of School District No. 57 to see if the parking was essential and poll the Board as to what action should be taken. Trustee Clowes said he would like more information regarding the $12,000,000 amount added to the SWANCC Balefill Project. He also said he was concerned that SWANCC added two employees because he thought only one was authorized in the budget. VIII Adjournment Mayor Farley said it was. necessary to go into executive session. The meeting adjourned to go into executive session at 11:03 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:45 p.m. and adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David C. Jepson, Finance Director Minutes Downtown Redevelopment Workshop Tuesday, September 29, 1992 Fust Chicago Bank Building - 3rd Floor 111 East Busse Avenue Mount Prospect, II. Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:45 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, Planning Director David Clements, Economic Development Coordinator Ken Fritz, and Finance Director David Jepson. H Executive Session The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. to go into executive session to discuss land acquisition. III Reconvene Committee of the Whole Meeting The meeting was reconvened at 8:15 p.m. In addition to the Mayor, Trustees, and staff previously identified the following were in attendance: Janet Hansen, Executive Director Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce; Robert Mears, Felix Lopez, and Steve Golden of Broadacre Consulting Service; Hal Predovich, Chairman, John Eilering, Bart KeIjik, and John Metzenthin of BDDRC; one Village resident; and three members of the print media. IV Triangle Redevelopment Project Mayor Farley stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Triangle Redevelopment Project. He said that the Village had made a commitment to downtown redevelopment and that there was no lack of vision for redevelopment but there was a lack of investment interest. He added that the health of the downtown area reflected on the entire community and that it was important to continue efforts at redevelopment. Village Manager Michael Janonis said the meeting was being held in a different location to provide an atmosphere to be able to make some policy decisions regarding downtown redevelopment. He added that the outline of the meeting included a brief overview and then there would be a discussion of a series of go, no-go questions. Planning Director Clements reviewed Hemphill project had been completed, and F and the TIF District had been e) Development Coordinator Ken Fritz ri Included in the plan was the relocation construction of 132 apartment units an( added that a proposed Senior Citizens Village Manager Janonis stated that the qu private development, extension of the TIF, Mayor Farley stated that in regard to the decided not to pursue purchase of the gas added that there were recent deaths in the I that the project as presented could be finani made an offer to purchase the property at h offers, The Village Board rejected the mos longer pursue acquisition of the property. Mr. Janonis stated that this decision chanj present location to the property at Main a Northwest Electric to consider expansion a In regard to the question of expanding the' TIF District would be essential to pay publi provide greater flexibility in the future for Mr. Janonis added that there were two optic block or including the balance of the entire then reviewed the timetable needed to expa plan must be prepared and notices sent t( October 15, 1992. A public hearing wou1c1 be adopted at a special meeting of the Vill, that it was a tight timetable but that it coul Mr. Clements also stated that it would included in the District. He said this we triangle area. He added that it would t response to a question, Mr. Clements said than to, create a new District because it i districts. Trustee Clowes said he did not support a provided funds for redevelopment at the e., special service districts for redevelopment interest in redevelopment if the Village had - TIF milestones since 1985. He stated that the oroperty had been acquired in Target Areas C, E, 1988 to include the Main/Wille block. Economic � features of the Broaclacre Redevelopment Plan. ,est Electric, a commons area focal point and the 1ely 60,000 square feet of retail/office space. He oject was also being considered. to be addressed included: property acquisition, t investment and the developer agreement. )n of property acquisition, the Village Board had at Main and Central and the auto body shop. He ; of the property owners and that it did not appear illage Manager Janonis stated that the Village had .d Central and that there had been several counter - t counter-offer and determined that they would no - plans to relocate Northwest Electric from their ;tial. In the future the Village would work with present location. strict, Mr. Janoais stated that an expansion of the ovements in the Pine/Wille block. Also, it would g other public improvements in the triangle area. panding the District to include only the Pine/Wille area in the District. Planning Director Clements District in 1992. He stated that a redevelopment r the taxing districts and the State of Illinois by Id on December 1, 1992 and the ordinance would Lrd on December 22, 1992. Mr. Clements added vide more flexibility if the entire triangle would be provide the potenti;d for future improvements in the n advantage to complete the expansion, in 1992. In recommendation was to expand the TIF District rather Ited in a shorter pay -back period for the other taxing expansion of the TIF District because TIF Districts )ense of other taxing districts. He said he preferred P )rpjects. He added that developers may have more ewer restrictions. Mayor Farley and Trustees Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert and Wilks said they supported expansion of the TIF District to the entire triangle area. Village Manager Janonis said the issue in regard to the Village's investment in redevelopment was whether the Village was willing to use general revenues for a redevelopment project. Finance Director Jepson explained that property tax increment revenue could be used for improvements that benefited the public, but that any improvements for the benefit of a private interest could only be paid for with general Village revenues. Mayor Farley and Trustees Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert and Wilks indicated they would not support using general revenues for private purposes. Village Manager Janonis stated that because the redevelopment plan would need to be changed, it would not be appropriate to discuss the developer agreement at this meeting. He asked the representatives from Broadacre if they thought they could come up with a plan for the Pine/Wille Block. Robert Mears stated that the economics were changed but their market study had indicated a demand for up -scale residential units. Fidel Lopez stated that planning is a continuous process and that he thought they could come up with a workable plan. Mr. Lopez also reminded the Board that the previous consulting agreement had expired and they were interested in extending the agreement. Hal Predovich, chairman of BDDRC, asked if other financing approaches had been explored and if the decisions of the Board were sub -optimizing the potential for the triangle area. Finance Director Jepson said the Village had looked into other financing alternatives and that a private or a public/private development corporation could be formed at any time that investors would be interested. Village Manager Janonis said the Triangle Redevelopment Plan was a good plan but there was only so much that the Village could do. He said market conditions precluded proceeding with the plan as presented at this time. Trustee Corcoran stated that the original plan was tempting but that it was possibly too ambitious. Trustee Hoefert said the original plan was a good plan but the problem was with the financing. Trustee Wilks said the Village needed good apartment units and she was very supportive of the Senior Citizen Housing Project. Village Manager Janonis stated that the decisions the Board had made provided clear direction to the Village staff. IX Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David C. Jepson, Finance Director DCJ/sm P R 0 C L A X A T 1 0 N WHEREAS, under the direction of Bjarne Rasmussen, the Ballerup Skokie Orchestra of Copenhagen, Denmark, is touring the United States; and WHEREAS, the Ballerup Skokie Orchestra consists of young students from Copenhagen dedicated to musical excellence; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is fortunate to have local performances of the Ballerup Skokie Orchestra; and WHEREAS, many residents of the Village of Mount Prospect have opened their homes and hearts to members of the Ballerup Skokie Orchestra to provide housing during their stay in Mount Prospect, providing these young adults a first hand experience of the American hospitality and the American way of life; and WHEREAS, the Ballerup Skokie Orchestra will continue their tour and will perform in many other communities throughout the United States. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerald L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, on behalf of the Village Board and our entire community, do hereby express a sincere welcome to the members of the Ballerup Skokie Orchestra and extend best wishes for the continued success on their nation wide tour of the United States. Gerald L. Farley Mayor ATTEST: Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Dated this 13th day of October, 1992. Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois 'V1 INTEROFFICE �EMORANDUM 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 1964 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 I 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: BUILDING CODE UPDATE 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 I 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 201 to 1001 horizontally and from 101 to 251 irertically. we have also added a section on warning signs around the devices. 22) Sections 618.6.4 through 618.6.6 are new sections requested by Fire 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 CODE 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 suppressions 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 requests1certain 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 andipractices. 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 t ' he border line of a 25 to 30 lb, snow load. Therefor'a 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 ii 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 c I If when special inspections must be made. We proposed,to delete the exceptions so that we determine if the I inspections are required. 37) Section 1702.2.3 - Refers to particle board for roof sheathing. We propose nc allowing particleboard for roof sheathing due to proolems with delamination. TO: Mayor and Board of Trustees FROM: Charles Bencic, Inspection Services Director DATE: June 2, 1992 RE: BUILDING 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 8704.- 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: BUILDING CODE 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 1-3/411 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 8901.12 - 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 21.304 - 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 08 to 1008. 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 398. 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: BUILDING 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 t i mder Section 21.510.- Street Obstruction Fees. Since the Surety Bond and i 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 thelipermit fee but have added a $100 minimum. Q) Article XI - Section 21.1104 - This sectimwas requested by the Finance Director in order to help cleai ' i 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 defini-ions 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 Rr- BUILDING 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 CB: rm 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 FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Farley and Board of Trustees FROM: Lonnie H. Jackson, Fire Prevention Bureau DATE: October 7,1992 SUBJECT: FIRE PREVENTION CODE UPDATE The Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department is submitting the attached Fire Prevention Code for your review and approval. These Fire Prevention Codes are compatible with the 1990 BOCA Building Codes submitted by Inspection Services and with the present fire codes, which are current ordinances within the Village. The Fire Prevention Code is submitted as a separate chapter combining the existing Fire Alarm Code and Fire Works Code, into one unit for "user friendly" utilization by residents and contractors within the Village of Mount Prospect. Article II of this Chapter was moved from Chapter 21 without changes. Article III of this Chapter, "Fireworks" was moved from Chapter 23 without changes. Article IV of this Chapter "Fire alarms" was moved from Chapter 23 without changes. eLonnie H. ackson Deputy Chief LFU/sp Att. FIRE PREVENTION CODE I - . L -J I -'I ER 24 ARTICLE I SECTION: 24.100 Purpose 24.101 Adoption of Fire Prevention Code Section 24.100 Purpose. The purpose and the intent of this code is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property or public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices and from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures, sheds, tents, lots or premises. Section 24.101 Adoration of Fire Prevention Code. The 1990 National Fire Codes and the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code, Eighth Edition, 1990, as published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention Code of the Village of Mount Prospect, in the State of Illinois; for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provision, penalties, conditions and terms of said BOCA National Fire Prevention Code. A. While the 1990 Edition of the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code and all appendices have hereinabove been adopted, the following exceptions thereto (consisting of certain deletions and changes) shall control wherever the said exceptions are applicable or are in conflict with certain other provisions of the said BOCA National Fire Prevention Code. Amend Section F-100.1 of Article 1 as follows: a. Insert "Village of Mount Prospect" as (name of jurisdiction) 2. Amend Subsection F-103.4.1 of Article 1 as follows: a. DeletfLtbe o -Ming in the text and change to rc-au d' J -",3ws: The code official shall require that sufficient technical data be submitted to substantiate the proposed use of any material or assembly. The Village President, the Chief of the Fire Department and the Director of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies, which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in said Code. The Chief of the Fire Department shall post such list in a consgicuousRlace, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. If it is determined that the evidence submitted to the committee is satisfactory proof of performance for the use intended, the code official shall approve the use of such alternative subject to the requirements of this code. The costs of all tests, reports, and investigations required under these provisions shall be paid by the applicant. 3. Amend Section F-104.1 of Article 1 as follows: a. Add new sentence to the end of text to read as follows: The Fire Prevention Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Mount Prospect Fire Department. This Bureau is hereby established and shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department. 4. Amend Section F-104.2 of Article I as follows: a. Add new sentence to the end of text to read as follows: The Director shall be in charge of the Bureau of Fire ::rich Bureau shall consist of L;c,;-.y- Chief and other such members to be appointed by the Chief of the Fire Department. 5. Amend Section F-104-3 of Article I as follows: a. Change the wording "code official" to read "Chief of the Fire Department" b. Change the wording "ayl2ointing authority' to read corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect. 6. Amend Section F-104.4 of Article I as follows: a. Change the wording "code official" to read "Chief of the Fire Department"" 7. Amend Section F-111.2 of Article I as follows: a. Add wording to end of text as follows: "Penalty fines shall be not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. 8. Amend Section F-112.1 of Article I as follows: a. Change in the text "20 days" to read -30 days". 9. Amend Section F-112.2 of Article I as follows: a. Delete the text in its entirety and replace with new text to read as follows: The board of appeals shall consist of the President and Board of Trustees for the Village of Mount Prospect. 10. Amend Section F-112.6 of Article I as follows: 3 a. Change the wording "three members" to read "four members". 11. Amend Section F-201 of Article 2 Definitions as follows: a. Add the following definition to the code: Bulk Plant or Terminal: That of a property wherg tlammaLle or combustible liquids, or liqugfied petroleum gja stoage (2000 ggl (T6 M cu. water capacitU or more) are received ty tank vessel i lin tank car, or tank vehicle and are stored or blended in bulk bor the ur ose R, ` distributing such liquids by tank vessel. viveline, tank car, tank vehicle, rta le tank or container. 12. Amend Section F-312.3 of Article III as follows: a. Add exception to this section to read as follows Exception: In theaters and places of assembly where natural or artificial illumination is insufficient, the "No Smoking" signs shall be internally illuminated. 13. Amend Section F-313.1 of Article III as follows: a. Delete the text in its entirety to read as follows: The code official shall require and designate public or private fire lanes as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective use of fire apparatus. Fire lanes shall have a minimum width of twenty feet (20') (6096 mm) and shall conform with the specifications of the Village of Mount Prospect. All premises that the Fire Department may be called upon to protect in case of fire and that are not readily accessible from public roads shall be provided with suitable gates, access roads, and fire lanes so that one side of all buildings on the premises is accessible to fire apparatus. Fire lanes shall be provided for all buildings when any part of 4 said building is set back more than 150 ft (45,75 m) from a public road or exceed 30 ft (9,14 rr, — height and are set back over 50 ft (15,2,:. i-_) 42 public road, Fire lanes shall be at least 20 feet (6.1 m) in width with the road edge closest to the building at least 10 ft. (3-05 m) from the building, any dead-end road more than 500 ft (1 83 m) long shall be provided with a turn- around at the closed end at least 100 ft in diameter. 14. Add new Subsection F-401.4.1 of Article IV as follows: F-401.4.1 Existing multi -family occupancies: Doors between apartments and corridors shall be self- closing. The self-closing device shall be of an approved type. 14a. F-510.2 Amend 75 ft. height to 35 ft. height. 15. Add new Section F-516.5 of Article V as follows: F-516.5 Color: All new and existing fire department connections shall be painted bright red and maintained in this condition by the building owner throughout the life of the system. Exception: Chrome plated or highly polished brass. 16. Add new Section F-516.6 of Article V as follows: F-516.6 Strobe/Bell: All new and existing fire department connections shall have a white strobe light and audible horn/bell located above the fire department connection. The audible and visual shall operate upon activation of flow alarm. The type and location of strobe and audible shall be approved by the fire official. 17. Amend Section F-517.2 Where required: of Article V as follows: a. Delete paragraph 1. in its text entirety to read R as follows: 1. In all buildings. 18. Delete Section F-604.1 of Article VI and change its text to read as follows: F-604.1 Exit signs: All existing and new buildings, rooms or spaces required to have more than one exit or exit access, all required means of egress shall be indicated with approved signs reading "Exit," visible from the exit access corridors indicating the direction and way of egress. All "Exit" signs shall be located at exit doors or exit access areas, so as to be readily visible. Sign placement shall be such that any point in the exit access shall not be more than 100 feet (30480 mm) from the nearest visible sign. Exceptions: 1. "Exit" signs are not required in sleeping room areas in buildings of Use Group I-3. 2. Main exterior exit doors which are obviously and clearly identifiable as exits are not required to have "Exit" signs when approved., 19. Add new Subsection F-604.1.1 of Article VI as follows: F-604.1.1 Size and Color: "Exit" signs shall have letters at least 6 inches (152 mm) high and the minimum width of each stroke shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm) on a white background or in other approved distinguishable colors. The word "Exit" shall have letters having a width of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) except that the letter "I" and the minimum spacing between letters shall not be less than 3/8 inch (10 mm). Signs larger than the minimum size herein required shall have letter widths and spacing in the same proportions to the height as indicated in this section. If an arrow is provided as part of an "Exit" sign, the construction shall be such that the arrow direction cannot be readily changed. 0 The word "Exit" shall be clearly discernible when the sign illumination means is not energized, 20. Add new Subsection F-604.1.2 of Article VI as follows: F-604.1.2 Illumination: Each sign shall be illuminated by a source providing not less than 5 footcandles (53,82 lux) at the illuminated surface and shall have a contrast ratio of not less than 0.5. Exception: Approved self -luminous signs which provide evenly illuminated letters shall have a minimum luminance of 0,06 foot lamberts (0.21 cdlm2). 21, Add new Subsection F-604.1.3 of Article VI as follows: F-604.1.3 Power source: All "Exit" signs shall be illuminated at all times when the building is occupied. To assure continued illumination for a duration of not less than I hour in case of primary power loss, the "Exit" signs shall be connected to an emergency electrical system that complies with NFPA 70 Article 700 listed in Appendix A. 22. Add new Subsection F-20800.4.1 of Articles XXV111 as follows: F-2800.4.1 Permit fees: The following permit and inspection fees shall accompany all applications; 1. The fee for installation of combustible or flammable liquid tanks that exceeds 660 gallons is $75.00. 23. Add new Section F-2805.5 of Article XXVIII as follows: F-2805.5 Tanks prohibited: Storage of flammable liquids in outside above -ground tanks are hereby prohibited. New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids storage are hereby prohibited. 7 24. Add new section F-2808.5 of Article XXVIII as follows: F-2808.5 Loading rack protection: All new and existing loading racks for the transfer andlor loading of flammablelcombustible liquid shall be equipped with an automatic Aqueous Film Foaming fire suppression system. The system shall be supervised in accordance with Section 1020.0 of the BOCA Building Code and designed in accordance with NFPA 16 both listed in Appendix A. If more than 10% of Ethanol is contained in the fuel or if other polar solvents are handled, an alcohol resistant Aqueous Film Forming Film shall be used. activation of the system shall be by ultraviolet flame detectors. In addition to the detectors, provide a minimum of one (1) manual fire pull station located at both ends of the loading rack and one (1) manual pull station by the main exterior office doorway. 25. Add new Section F-2801.12 of Article XXVIII as follows: F-2801.12 Loading rack grounding/banding: All new and existing loading racks for the transfer and/or loading of flammablelcombustible liquids shall be equipped with an active grounding/bonding system. Such system shall require the physical contact of all components to the groundinglbonding system before any transfer or loading of product can be accomplished. They system shall be designed with a failsafe feature to stop the transfer or loading of product in the event grounding/banding is interrupted. 26. Add new Section F-3002.3 of Article XXX as follows: F-3002.3 Tanks prohibited: New bulk plants for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is hereby prohibited. 27. Add new Section F-3004.5 of Article XXX as follows: 8 F-3004.5 Fixed storage tank protection: All new and existing liquefied petroleum gas distribution facility with storage tanks, having a water capacity in excess of 1,000 gallons, shall be equipped with an automatic fixed water spray system. The water spray system shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 15 listed in Appendix A. The system shall be capable of operating automatically and by activation of manual pull stations. 28. Add new Section F-3004.6 of Article XXX as follow: F-3004.6 Loading rack grounding/bonding: All new and existing loading racks for liquefied petroleum gas shall be equipped with an active grounding1bonding system. Such system shall require the physical contact of all components to the grounding/bonding system before any transfer or loading of liquefied petroleum gas can be accomplished the system shall be designed with a failsafe feature to stop the transfer or loading of liquefied petroleum gas in the event grounding/bonding system is interrupted. E FIRE PREVENTION CODE CHAPTER 24 ARTICLE II Section 24.201, Automatic Detection and/or Extinguishment of Fire. A. Authority is hereby conferred upon the Chief of the Fire Department to adopt and promulgate rules based upon the standards of any nationally recognized organization embodying details for the installation and construction of automatic sprinkler equipment and/or automatic fire detection equipment in such instances where, based upon the standards contained herein, any building or part thereof, because of its size, construction, occupancy or lack of suitable protective equipment, shall be deemed by the said Fire Chief or his duly authorized agent to constitute a special fire hazard to life or property or an excessive burden upon the fire extinguishing facilities of the Fire Department. B. All automatic sprinkler equipment specified herein shall be inspected at least once a year as is specified hereinbelow, and at all times maintained in proper operative condition by the owner or occupant of such building. The occupant(s) of such buildings containing such equipment shall promptly notify the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department in case such sprinkler system or any other equipment specified herein is withdrawn from such building, or the use of such equipment therein is interrupted, curtailed or altered. C. It shall be the responsibility of the owners of all buildings having interior fire alarm and suppression systems both existing and those which are to be constructed, to provide for the continuous maintenance of such systems through no less than an annual inspection and testing of the systems. Proof of each annual inspection and testing of the fire alarm and suppression systems shall be provided to the Fire Prevention Bureau upon completion of such test. Section 24.202 Storaze and Location of Certain Matter, A. Storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks referred to in Section F-2800 of the Fire Prevention code is hereby prohibited. ire B. New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are hereby prohibited. C. 13 '-,— 6cof liquified petroleum gas referred to in Section F-2400 of the Fire Prevention code is hereby prohibited. Section 24.203 Modifications. The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall have power to modify any of the Fire Prevention Code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the Code, provided that the spirit of the Code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification when granted or allowed and the decision of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be entered upon the records of the Department and signed copy shall be furnished the applicant. Section 24.204 New Materials, Processes or Occupancies Which May Require Permits. The Village President, the Chief of the Fire Department and the Director of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies, which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in said Code. The Chief of the Fire Department shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. Section 24.205 A212eals. Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a license or permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the President and Board of Trustees within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision of the appeal. Thereupon the said President and Trustees shall designate a time and place for a public hearing thereon and the applicant and Fire Chief may present pertinent information. The decision of the President and Trustees shall be final. •I 1KIT11• A. It shall be unlawful to construct, install or enlarge any tank, pump or piping equipment for the storage or handling of flammable or volatile liquids without having first obtained a permit therefor. Application for such permits 11 shall be made to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, and shall be accompanied by a drawing to scab- s_* --.--.,,,'.-.Z the location as well as plans showing the type and nature of Lis:.,",. or alteration. B. Approval. No such permit shall be issued until the Deputy Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau has certified that the contemplated work fully complies with the ordinances of the Village. For installation of fuel oil tanks having a capacity of more than 2,000 gallons and less than 20,000 gallon, -- $75,00. , For installation of fuel oil tanks having a capacity of 20,000 gallons or more -- $75.00. For installation of tanks for storage of gasoline having a capacity of 1,000 or over -- $75.00. For installation of tanks for storage of gasoline having a capacity of less than 10,000 gallons -- $75.00. Section 24.207 Fire Lanes. A. Whenever any of the officers, members or inspectors of the Fire Department or Fire Prevention Bureau shall find that, in order to prevent or eliminate a dangerous or hazardous condition on any premises, a fire lane is required to provide access to buildings, or structures or fire hydrants for firefighting vehicles or equipment, the Director of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall designate such fire lane or lanes as may be necessary to eliminate such dangerous or hazardous condition. B. Fire lanes designated as provided in Section 18.2014 shall be posted with signs identifying the location of such fire lane or lanes. C. It shall be unlawful for any person to block or obstruct, wholly or partly, any duly designated and posted fire lane. D. Any person convicted of a violation of Section 4 shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Section 24,208 Definitions. Whenever the word "Municipality" is used in this Article, it shall be construed to refer to the Village of Mount Prospect. 12 Section 24.209 Penalties. refer to Section F-111.3 of the BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Cod: "'IP90 and the dollar amount for fines shall be not less' tfih t­.-6'nty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Section 24.210 Obstructing Fire Lanes. A. Whenever fire lanes are designated as provided in Section 18.2014 it shall be unlawful for any person to block or obstruct, wholly or partly, any duly designated and posted fire lane described in Schedule XIV of the Appendix to Chapter 18. B. Any person convicted of a violation of this Section shall be fined no less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense, plus costs. 13 FIRE CODE CHAPTER 24 ARTICLE III SECTION: 24.301 Definitions 24.302 Discharge of Fireworks; Permits 24.303 Application, form 24.304 Conduct of Display 24.305 Qualifications of Operators 24.306 Nitroglycerine, T.N.T. 24.307 Penalty Section 24.301 Definitions. FIREWORKS: Shall mean and include any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, and shall include toy guns in which explosives are used, the type of unmanned balloons which require fire underneath to propel the same, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, Daygo bombs, sparklers or other fireworks of like construction and any fireworks containing any explosive substance, except that the term "fireworks" shall not include model rockets and model rocket engines, designed, sold and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models and shall not include toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices in which paper caps manufactured in accordance .with the United States Department of Transportation regulations for packing and shipping of toy paper caps are used; any toy paper caps manufactured as provided aforesaid, the sale and use of which toys and caps shall be permitted at all times. CHIEF OR FIRE CHIEF: The Chief of the Mount Prospect Fire Department or his 14 duly authorized representative, FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Mount Prospect Fir, L.'eparmaent. PERMITTEE: Shall mean and include any person, firm or corporation and/or agent or employee of such person, firm or corporation who has been issued a permit for supervised displays of fireworks in the Village of Mount Prospect under the terms of this Article. Section 24-302 Discharge of Fireworks; Permits. A. Except as hereinafter provided, no person, firm, copartnership or corporation shall offer for sale expose for sale, sell at retail, keep with intent to sell at retail, use or explode any fireworks, provided that the Fire Chief may issue permits for supervised displays of fireworks in the Village by fair associations, shopping centers and other organizations or groups of individuals. 1. Such permits may be granted upon application to said Fire Chief after his approval based upon regulations contained herein, and the filling of a bond by the applicant as provided hereinafter. 2. Every such display shall be handled by a competent operator, and shall be of such composition, character and so located, discharged or fired as in the opinion of the Fire Chief shall not constitute a hazard to property or endanger any person or persons. 3. The applicant shall post with the Treasurer of the Village a cash bond in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), conditioned on compliance with the provisions of the regulations adopted hereunder. 4. Before any permit for a pyrotechnic display shall be issued, the person making application therefor shall furnish a certificate of insurance, which will include coverage of the Village and the Fire Chief and his agents, in an amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for any one person and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for any one accident and twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for property damage; which certificate shall be filed with the Treasurer of the Village. B. Pursuant to such permit having been granted, possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display shall be lawful for that purpose only; and no permit granted hereunder shall be transferable. 15 C. The Fire Chief shall seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks or combustibles off--, for sale, stored or held in violation of this Article. 7'.'Z ' Section 24.303 Application, Form. A. Application for permit to operate a display of fireworks in conformance with the terms of this Article shall be made in writing on forms provided by the Chief of the Mount Prospect Fire Department. B. Such application shall set forth: 1 The name of the organization sponsoring the display, together with the names of persons actually in charge of the firing of the display. 2. Evidence of financial responsibility. 3. The date and time of day at which the display is to be held. 4. The exact location planned for the display. 5. A description setting forth the age, experience and physical characteristics of the persons who are to do the actual discharging of the fireworks. 6. The number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged. 7. The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to the display. 8. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of all buildings, highways, and other lines of communication, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, and the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines or other overhead obstructions. Section 24.304 Conduct of Display. A. No permit shall be granted for any display of fireworks where the discharge, failure to fire, faulty firing or fallout of any fireworks or other objects would endanger persons, buildings, structures, forests or brush, nor in any case where the point at which the fireworks are to be fired is less than two hundred feet (200') from the nearest permanent building, public highway, railroad or other means of travel or fifty feet (30') from the nearest aboveground telephone or telegraph line, tree or other overhead obstruction. 1. All physical arrangements for firing and storage must be approved by the Fire Chief. 2. In no case shall a display be fired within five hundred feet (500') of a school, church, hospital, or similar institution. 16 & Spectators at a display of fireworks shall be restrained behind lines or barriers as designated by the Fire Department, but in no case less than twn feet (200') from the point at which the fireworks are to be disch. ged. Only authorized persons and those in actual charge of the display shall be allowed inside these lines or barriers during the unloading, preparation or firing of fireworks. C. All fireworks that fire a projectile shall be so set up that the projectile will go into the air as nearly as possible in a vertical direction, provided that they may be directed in such a manner that the falling residue from the deflagration will fall into a lake or other large body of water where such fireworks are to be fired beside the said body of water. Furthermore, no firing tube or tubes shall be utilized in rapid succession or in any other manner so as to cause overheating or instability of such tube or tubes. D. No fireworks display shall be held during any windstorm in which the wind reaches a velocity of more than twenty (20) miles per hour. E. All fireworks articles and items at places od display shall be stored in a manner and in a place secure from fire, accidental discharge and theft and in a manner approved by the Fire Chief. F. Fire protection and extinguishing equipment shall be provided as required by the Fire Chief. G. The person to whom a permit has been issued shall arrange for the detailing of a fire guard consisting of one member of the Fire Department or such larger number of members as may be deemed necessary by the Fire Chief. L The Fire Chief may require such fire guard to be at the site as soon as the fireworks are delivered to the site and such fire guard may be required to remain at such site by the said Fire Chief until after the conclusion of the display and removal of all remaining fireworks and/or debris from the said site. 2. The expense for such fire guard shall be paid by the permittee. R There shall be at all times no fewer than two (2) operators of the display constantly on duty during the discharge. I. Any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be immediately disposed of or removed in a manner which is safe for the particular type of fireworks. 1. The debris from the discharged fireworks shall be properly disposed of 17 by the operator before he leaves the premises. 2. The operator, upon the conclusion of the display, shall make a complete and thorough search for any unfired fireworks or piers which have failed to fire or function and shall dispose of them in a safe manner. 3. Such search shall be instituted at the earliest possible time following the conclusion of the display, but in no event later than the first (2) hours of daylight which follow. Upon failure of a permittee to comply with any regulation contained in this Section 23.1304, the Fire Chief and/or the fire guard at the scene are hereby authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed all or any stock of fireworks or combustibles and/or to terminate any display upon observing such violation. Sggtion 24.305 Qualifications of Operators. The person in actual charge of firing of the fireworks in a display, as well as his assistant, shall be able- bodied, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, capable of reading, writing, speaking, understanding the English language and otherwise competent for the task. Se!ajon 24.306 Nitroglycerine, T.N.T.It shall be unlawful to keep or store any nitroglycerine or the explosive commonly known as T.N.T. in the Village in any quantities, excepting for medicinal or laboratory purposes and for such purpose no more than one- quarter (1/4) of a pound shall be stored in any one building or premises. Section 24.307 Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and each day such violation continues or occurs shall be deemed a separate violation, 18 FIRE PREVENTION CODE CHAPTER 24 ARTICLE IV Section 24.401 Deactivation of Fire Sul2pression/ Fire Alarm Systems, It shall be unlawful for any property owner or occupant of the property to disconnect, deactivate, and/or remove any automatic sprinkler or other fire suppression system or remove any fire alarm system from service without first having given written notification and received written approval of the Fire Chief or his designated representative. In the event it is determined by a fully designated representative of the Fire Chief, in face to face situation, that the system deactivation or removal from service is necessary, a written confirmation shall be submitted by the property owner or occupant to the Fire Chief within 24 -hours of such deactivation or removal from service. Any person, firm, or corporation found to wilfully cause the deactivation of a fire suppression or fire alarm system without the approval of the Fire Chief or his designated representative shall be fined Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense and each day that such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Section 24.402 Penalty for Response to False Alarms. A. False alarms shall be defined as set forth in Section 24.402 of this Village Code. B. If the Mount Prospect Fire Department responds to more than five (5) false alarms or system malfunctions within a calendar year to the same premises, the property owner or occupant shall pay the Village the following amounts within thirty (30) days after the response for which the charge is made: 6th false response: $100-00 7th false response: $200.00 19 8th false response: $300-00 9th false response: $400.00 10th or subsequent false response. $500.00 per response C. Within five (5) working days after the Mount Prospect Fire Department responds to a false alarm, the Fire Department shall cause written notification to be given to the property owner, occupant that a false alarm has been charged to the property. In the event that this incident is in excess of the permitted five (5) false alarms within a calendar year, the property owner shall be billed the appropriate amount, as set forth in paragraph B of this Section. D. Within fifteen (15) days after the alarm, the property owner or occupant may file with the Fire Chief a written request to reconsider whether such alarm was avoidable. Such request shall include all facts upon which the property owner or occupant bases his opinion. E. Within ten (10) days after receipt of a written request for reconsideration, the Fire Chief or his designated representative shall determine whether or not the alarm shall be classified as a false alarm and then notify in writing the property owner or occupant of his decision. If it is the determination of the Fire Chief that the alarm shall be classified as a false alarm, the Fire Chief shall notify the property owner, in writing, of his decision and the appropriate charge, as set forth in paragraph B of this Section, shall be paid in full within thirty (30) days following such notification. Definition . For the purpose of this Article, the following words and terms shall have the following meaning: ALARM SYSTEM: Any device installed for the purpose of alerting others to a fire emergency. AUTOMATIC A telephone device or telephone attachment which TELEPHONE automatically relays a prerecorded message to report ALARM: a fire emergency by means of a telephone line which terminates upon a central switchboard. FALSE ALARM: An alarm system activated by any one or more of the following causes: A. Mechanical failure; 20 B. Malfunction of the alarm system; C. Improper installation or maintenance of the alarm system; D. Wilful or negligent act of a person; E. Any other cause not related to a fire emergency; provided, however, that any alarm activated by natural causes including, but not limited to, tornadoes and severe windstorms, or by malicious acts of persons not under the direction or control of the property owner or occupant shall not be considered a false alarm." MUNICIPALITY: Whenever the word "Municipality" is used in this Article, it shall be construed to refer to the Village of Mount Prospect, Penalties. Unless specified elsewhere in this Article, the penalty for violating the provisions of this Article shall be not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense." Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law. 21 Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois A INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR GERALD L. FARLEY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER DATE: OCTOBER 9, 1992 SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT Attached you will find a memorandum from Public Works Director Herb Weeks and accompanying background information explaining the status of the Comprehensive Storm Water Management project. The 1993-1994 fiscal year will coincide with Phase III of the overall project. Originally, this Phase included the Prospect Manor/North Main flooding area at an estimated cost of $4,950,000. This project was to be funded through a Village Bond Issue. The Village has been seeking alternate funding sources for the various projects including the availability of IEPA low-interest loans. Working through our Project Engineer, RJN Environmental Associates, the Village submitted applications for a variety of projects. We have recently been informed that three later Phase projects have been approved for potential funding during the 1993-1994 fiscal year. These projects include: Fairview Gardens Sanitary Area $ 950,000 See-Gwen/Milburn Sanitary Area 380,000 Hatlen Heights Sanitary Area 1,250,000 As Mr. Weeks' memo indicates, this approval is not the final guarantee for funding. In order to secure a firm commitment, the Village must proceed with the bidding and conditional award of these projects. Thereafter, the Village would receive final approval for the loan and construction would have to begin no later than March 31, 1993. The loan program interest rate has been set at 3.360%. This rate is substantially below the market rates available to the Village. Funding these three projects through the IEPA low-interest loan program could save the Village as much as $50,000 a year in Debt Service payments and $1 million over the life of the Issue. Because the funding commitment is valid only for the 1993-1994 fiscal year, the Village must take advantage of the program now or be content with the possibility that we ray qualify for funding in future years if such funding is available. It is my understanding that commitments have been made to the residents in the Prospect Manor/North Main sanitary sewer area that their project would be undertaken during the 1993-1994 fiscal year. Staff has reviewed the feasibility of undertaking all four projects in the next fiscal year. Mr. Jepson indicates that it is possible for the Village to structure a Bond Issue that would allow us to fund the Prospect Manor/North Main project as well as take advantage of the IEPA low-interest loan program. Staff would recommend pursuing this course of action. However, acceleration of the later phased projects mentioned above would not allow for the acceleration of the remaining Phases. In other words, there would probably be a gap in construction projects for the 1994-1995 fiscal year. As part of this recommendation, staff would also suggest that a priority for funding next year's projects be established. The Prospect Manor/North Main project should proceed regardless of actual funding by the IEPA. If, for some reason, one of the three TEPA -funded projects does not receive final approval, then it will simply be dropped from this year's construction schedule and be returned to its original position in the phasing. Mr. Weeks and Mr. Jepson will be available to discuss this matter in detail. MIC L 0 S MEJ/rcc Mount Prospect Public Works Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Village Manager c: Director Finance Glen Andler FROM: Director Public Works Mel Both Jerry McIntosh DATE: September 24, 1992 SUBJECT: Future Storm Water Improvement Projects TM MY UM Over a year ago, the Village obtained the services of RJN Envi- ronmental to conduct a study and then prepare design and specifi- cations for selected storm water improvements within the Vil- lage. The first phase of this program, installation of a storm water overflow sewer at Clearwater Park to the golf course (in- cluding restoration) has been completed. There are some funds still outstanding before the job is finalled out. Phase 2 of the program was the installation of a separate storm sewer from Weller Creek, north on Can -Data, to Busse Avenue, then east to Wa-Pella, and north on Wa-Pella to Central Road. This project began in late July of this year and has a projected completion date of October 31, 1992. Both of these foregoing jobs were funded by the Village through a bond issue. we were not eligible for low-interest loans through the Illinois E.P.A. RJN Environmental also made applica- tion to the TEPA for low-interest funding on several other projects that we were eligible for. We were told that three sanitary sewer projects being recommend- ed for improvement have passed the criteria for eligibility and funding, and funding has been set aside. These three projects include the Hatlen Heights sanitary area project, projected to cost $1.25 million; the Fairview Gardens sanitary area project, projected to cost $1 million; and the See-Gwun/Milburn sanitary area, projected to cost $400,000. If the Village wanted to proceed with this next phase of the sewer improvement program, we would have to have bidding docu- ments available by October 31, 1992. Per EPA regulations, we would then have our bid opening on December 4, 1992, with bid award by December 15, 1992. The contract could contain a clause that would make award contingent upon receipt of TEPA funding. Upon bid award, the TEPA would review the project and the bids, and, within 90 days, they would notify us whether or not we would receive this low-interest loan. If we are successful, construction work must begin no later than March 31, 1993. In the Fairview Gardens Subdivision, we had originally consid- ered replacing the sewage lift station and increasing the size of the sewer entering and leaving it to 18" diameter. The MWRD will not give us a permit to replace the sewage lift station with the same capacity pumping equipment we now have. Based upon their formula and the number of people that this lift sta- tion serves, we would be reduced in pumping capacity by nearly 50%. If we leave the station as is and replace equipment on an as -needed basis (strictly maintenance), we would be allowed to leave the station at its present capacity. To compensate for the problems we are having on sanitary sewer backup, it will be necessary for us to install, a 48" diameter sewer, which will act much like a holding basin during peak flows. It is our recommendation that this be considered as it would take care of our immediate needs and, if, in future years, the MWRD cracks down on size of lift station versus population, we would still be able to have adequate storage without flooding out homes. RJN Environmental has been directed to get permis- sion from the MWRD to at least replace the wet. well adjacent to the pumping station. To cure the problems of sanitary sewer backup in the Hatlen Heights sanitary area, it is recommended that the Village in- stall approximately 40001 of 54" pipe, again, basically as a holding reservoir during peak periods. Again, the MWRD will not allow us to increase the size of our sewage relief station. The Milburn/See-Gwun sanitary area would consist of installing a new sewer relief station with minimal pipe work immediately adjacent to the MWRD interceptor. Further talks between RJN Environmental and the MWRD will be required before final design is obtained. The Prospect Manor/North Main project was originally scheduled for 1993-94 at an estimated cost of $4,950,000. Low-interest loan application was made to TEPA and this application was not selected for approval the next fiscal year. it should be noted that some people on West Highland Avenue, Prospect Manor north of Highland, and Forest Avenue adjacent to the high school, have been very vocal about their overland flooding problems and that these problems were first noted back in the late 1960's. If funding through a Village bond issue would be possible, I would recommend that this project also be bid this fall. Again, fol- lowing TEPA criteria, there is a slim possibility that, after January 1, if a couple of communities that had been selected for low-interest loans are not ready to proceed, we then could have the opportunity to obtain bypass funding and get the benefit of the low-interest loan. If, by mid-February, the TEPA gave us a definite refusal, we could then have the option of going to the bond market versus cancelling the project. I might add that I periodically receive calls from people in this area wanting to know when their project will be starting. Because of time limitations, I would suggest that RJN Environmen- tal be given direction regarding the Village's wishes before mid-October. If it is the Village's desire to proceed with all 4 of the projects, we could seek proposals for professional services on construction inspection at the same time. The in- spection contracts would be quoted on separately. Herbert L. Weeks HLW/td LOANS-I.EPA/FILES/SEWER.S