HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 4513 01/05/1993 ORDINANCE NO. 4513
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "FIRE PREVENTION CODE"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
PASSED AND APPROVED BY
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
the 5th day of .January , 1993
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois, the
7th day of January , 1993.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4513
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "FIRE PREVENTION CODE"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, regulations governing Fire Prevention have heretofore been
set forth in Chapter 21 "Building Code" of the Village Code of
Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide easier accessibility to the various
requirements of the Village, the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Mount Prospect have determined that it would be in
the best interests of the Village to amend the Village Code and
establish specific Chapter of the Village Code to be known as
Chapter 24 entitled "Fire Prevention Code".
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That Chapter 24 entitled "The Village Code" of the
Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further
amended by renumbering Chapter 24 entitled "The Village Code" to
Chapter 25 "The Village Code; so that hereinafter said Chapter 24
entitled "The Village Code" shall be known as Chapter 25 and the
new Chapter 24 entitled "Fire Prevention Code" shall be and read as
follows:
" CHAPTER 24
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
CHAPTER 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 Adoption 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.
1. 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. Delete the wording in the text and change to
read as follows:
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
conspicuous place, 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:
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The Director shall be in charge of the Bureau
of Fire Prevention, which Bureau shall
consist of Deputy 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 "appointing authority"
to read corporate authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect.
6. Amend Section F-104.4 of Article ! 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 ! 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:
Appeals: Any person shall have the rights to
appeal to the Village Manager a decision of
the code official concerning the
interpretation of this code or to request a
modification of the code. Any application for
appeal to the Village Manager shall be based
on a claim that the true intent of the code or
the rules legally adopted thereunder have
been incorrectly interpreted or the provisions
of the code do not fully apply.
10. Amend Section F-112.6 of Article I as follows:
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 portion of a property
where flammable or combustible liquids, or
liquefied petroleum gas storage (2000 gal (7.6 M cu.)
water capacity or more) are received by tank vessel,
pipelines, tank car, or tank vehicle, and are stored
or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing
such liquids by tank vessel, pipeline, tank car, tank
vehicle, portable tank, or container.
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
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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
said building is set back more than 150 ft (45.75 m)
from a public road or for buildings which exceed 30
ft (9.14 m) in height and are set back over 50 ft
(15.25 m) from a 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 (183 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. F-501.2.3 A Knox Box will be installed on all
buildings having an automatic fire alarm that is
supervised by a listed supervising agency, in a
location to be determined by the Fire Department.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Amend Section F-517.2 Where required: of Article
V as follows:
a. Delete paragraph 1. in its text entirety to read
as follows:
1. In all buildings.
19. 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.
20. 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.
The word "Exit" shall be clearly discernible when
the sign illumination means is not energized.
21. 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
cd/m2).
22. 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 1 hour in case of primary
power loss, the "Exit" signs shall be connected to an
emergency electrical system that complies with
NFPA 70 Article 700 listed in Appendix A.
23. Add new Subsection F-20800.4.1 of Articles XXVIII
as follows:
F-2800.4.1 Permit fees: The following permit and
inspection fees shall accompany all applications;
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1. The fee for installation of combustible or
flammable liquid tanks that exceeds 660
gallons is $75.00.
24. 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.
All new and existing storage tanks having a capacity in excess
of 5,000 gallons, shall be equipped with an aqueous film
foaming fire suppression system at the rim top capable of
providing full surface fire protection. The system shall be
designed in accordance with NFPA-15 and approved by the
Fire Department. A suffident supply of foam shall be kept on-
hand to provide correct firefighting flows for correct length of
time needed to combat a fire at the facility.
25. 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 and/or
loading of flammable/combustible liquid shall be
equipped with an automatic Aqueous Film
Foaming fire suppression system. The system shall
be supervised in accordance with 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.
26. Add new Section F-2801.12 of Article ×XVIII as
follows:
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F-2801.12 Loading rack grounding/bonding: All
new and existing loading racks for the transfer
and/or loading of flammable/combustible liquids
shall be equipped with an active
grounding/bonding system. Such system shall
require the physical contact of all components to
the grounding/bonding system before any transfer
or loading of product can be accomplished. They
system shall be designed with a failsafe feature to
stop the transfer or loading of produc~ in the event
grounding/bonding is interrupted.
27. 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.
28. Add new Section F-3004.5 of Article XXX as follows:
F-3004.5 Fixed storage tank protection: Ail 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.
29. 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
grounding/bonding system. Such system shall
require the physical contact of all components to
the grounding/bonding system before any transfer
or loading of liquefied petroleum gas can be
accomplished the system shall be designed with a
failsafe feature to stop the transfer or loading of
liquefied petroleum gas in the event
grounding/bonding system is interrupted.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
ARTICLE II
SECTION:
24.201 Automatic Detection and/or Extinguishment of Fire.
24.202 Storage and Location of Certain Matter.
24.205 Modifications.
24.204 New Materials~ Processes or Occupancies Which May Require Permits.
24.205 Appeals.
24.206 Permits Required.
24.207 Fire Lanes.
24.208 Definitions.
24.209 Penalties.
24.210 Obstructing Fire Lanes.
Section 24.201 Automatic Detection and/or Extinguishment of Fire.
A. Authority is hereby conferred upon the Chief of the Fire Depart~:nent 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
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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 Storage 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.
B. New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are hereby prohibited.
C. Bulk storage of 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 Appeals. 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.
Section 24.206 Permits Required.
A. It shall be unlawful to construct, install or enlarge any tank, pump or piping
equipment for the storage or handling of flammable or volatile liquids
without having first obtained a permit therefor. Application for such permits
shall be made to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, and shall be accompanied by a
drawing to scale showing the location as well as plans showing the type and
nature of installafion 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 capadty 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.
Section 24.209 Penalties. refer to Section F-111.3 of the BOCA Basic Fire
Prevention Code/1990 and the dollar amount for fines shall be
not less than twenty-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 X.IV 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.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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
duly authorized representative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Mount Prospect Fire Department.
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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.
C. The Fire Chief shall seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense
of the owner all stocks of fireworks or combustibles offered or exposed for
sale, stored or held in violation of this Article.
Section 24.303 Applicafion, 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 organizafion 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 (50') 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.
B. 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 two hundred
feet (200') from the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged. Only
authorized persons and those in actual charge of the display shall be allowed
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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
defiagration 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.
1. The Fire Chief may require such fire guard to be at the site as soon as
the fireworks are delivered to the site and such fire guard may be
required to remain at such site by the said Fire Chief until after the
conclusion of the display and removal of all remaining fireworks
and/or debris from the said site.
2.The expense for such fire guard shall be paid by the permittee.
II. There shall be at all times no fewer than two (2) operators of the display
constantly on duty during the discharge.
Any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be
immediately disposed of or removed in a manner which is safe for the
particular type of fireworks.
1. The debris from the discharged fireworks shall be properly disposed of
by the operator before he leaves the premises.
2. The operator, upon the conclusion of the display, shall make a
complete and thorough search for any unfired fireworks or pieces
which have failed to fire or function and shall dispose of them in a safe
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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.
J. 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.
Section 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.
Section 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.
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FIRE PREVENTION CODE
ARTICLE IV
SECTION:
24.401 Deactivation of Fire Suppression/Fire Alarm Systems.
24.402 Penalty for Response to False Alarms.
24.203 Definitions
Section 24.401 Deactivation of Fire Suppression/Fire Alarm Systems. It shall be
unlawful for any property owner or occupant of the property to
disconnect, deactivate, and/or remove any automatic sprinkler
or other fire suppression system or remove any fire alarm
system from service without first having given written
notification and received written approval of the Fire Chief or
his designated representative. In the event it is determined by a
fully designated representative of the Fire Chief, in 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 as follows 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
8th false response: $300.00
9th false response: $400.00
10th or subsequent
falserespons~ $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 notificafion.
24.403 Definitions. For the purpose of this Article, the following words and
terms shall have the following meaning:
ALARM SYSTEM: Any device installed for the purpose of alerting others to a
fire emergency.
AUTOMATIC 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;
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B. Malfunction of the alarm system;
C. Improper installation or maintenance of the alarm
system;
D. Willful 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."
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
ARTICLE II
SECTION:
24.201 Automatic Detection and/or Extinguishment of Fire.
24.202 Storage and Location of Certain Matter.
24.203 Modifications.
24.204 New Materials, Processes or Occupancies Which May Require Permits.
24.205 Appeals.
24.206 Permits Required.
24.207 Fire Lanes.
24.208 Definitions.
24.209 Penalties.
24.210 Obstructing Fire Lanes.
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
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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 Storage 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.
B. New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are hereby prohibited.
C. Bulk storage of 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 Appeals. 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.
Section 24.206 Permits Required.
A. It shall be unlawful to construct, install or enlarge any tank, pump or piping
equipment for the storage or handling of flammable or volatile liquids
without having first obtained a permit therefor. Application for such permits
shall be made to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, and shall be accompanied by a
drawing to scale showing the location as well as plans showing the type and
nature of installation or alteration.
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
I0,000 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.
Section 24.209 Penalties. refer to Section F-111.3 of the BOCA Basic Fire
Prevention Code/1990 and the dollar amount for fines shall be
not less than twenty-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 tive hundred dollars ($500.00) for
each offense, plus costs.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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 ~ CHIEF: The Chief of the Mount Prospect Fire Department or his
duly authorized representative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Mount Prospect Fire Department.
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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 pyrotechffic 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.
C. The Fire Chief shall seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense
of the owner all stocks of fireworks or combustibles offered or exposed for
sale, stored or held in violation of this Article.
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
obs~uctions.
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 (50') 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.
B. 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 two hundred
feet (200') from the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged. 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.
1. The Fire Chief may require such fire guard to be at the site as soon as
the fireworks are delivered to the site and such fire guard may be
required to remain at such site by the said Fire Chief until after the
conclusion of the display and removal of all remaining fireworks
and/or debris from the said site.
2.The expense for such fire guard shall be paid by the permittee.
H. There shall be at all times no fewer than two (2) operators of the display
constantly on duty during the discharge.
I. Any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be
immediately disposed of or removed in a manner which is safe for the
particular type of fireworks.
1. The debris from the discharged fireworks shall be properly disposed of
by the operator before he leaves the premises.
2. The operator, upon the conclusion of the display, shall make a
complete and thorough search for any unfired fireworks or pieces
which have failed to fire or function and shall dispose of them in a safe
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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.
J. 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.
Section 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.
Section 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.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
ARTICLE IV
SECTION:
24.401 Deactivation of Fire Suppression/Fire Alarm Systems.
24.402 Penalty for Response to False Alarms.
24.203 Definitions
Section 24.401 Deactivation of Fire Suppression/Fire Alarm Systems. It shall be
unlawful for any property owner or occupant of the property to
disconnect, deactivate, and/or remove any automatic sprinkler
or other fire suppression system or remove any fire alarm
system from service without first having given written
notification and received written approval of the Fire Chief or
his designated representative. In the event it is determined by a
fully designated representative of the Fire Chief, in 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 cofltinues shall be considered a
separate offense.
Section 24.402 Penalty for Response to False Alarms.
A. False alarms shall be defined as set forth as follows 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
8th false response: $300.00
9th false response: $400.00
10th or subsequent
falserespons~ $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.
24.403 Definitions. For the purpose of this Article, the following words and
terms shall have the following meaning:
ALARM SYSTEM: Any device installed for the purpose of alerting others to a
fire emergency.
AUTOMATIC 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;
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B. Malfunction of the alarm system;
C. Improper installation or maintenance of the alarm
system;
D. Willful 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 TWO; That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval and Publication in pamphlet
form as provided by law.
AYES: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of January , 1993].
Village President
ATTEST:
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk