HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 5338 06/17/2003ORDINANCE NO. 5338
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 (FIRE PREVENTION)
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Passed and approved by
the President and Board of Trustees
the 17th day of June, 2003
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois, the
18th day of June, 2003
ORDINANCE NO. 5338
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGEOF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 24 entitled "Fire Prevention Code" of the Village Code of
Mount Prospect shall be amended by deleting Article I, Sections 24.101 through 24.105
in their entirety and adding new Sections 24.101 through 24.105 which shall be and read
as follows:
24.101: APPLICATION:
The intent of this code is to prescribe minimum requirements necessary to establish a
reasonable level of fire safety and property protection from the hazards created by fire
and explosion. This code applies to both new and existing conditions unless specified
otherwise. (Ord. 4513, 1-15-1993; Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997)
24.102: ADOPTION OF FIRE PREVENTION CODE:
The 2000 edition, National Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1), The International Fire
Code, 2000 and Article 7 from the 2000 Property Maintenance Code, Standard for
the Installation of Automatic Sprinklers (NFPA 13) 2002 edition, and The National
Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) 2002 edition in their entirety and as amended hereafter in
this chapter is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention Code of the Village of Mount
Prospect for the control of fire in buildings and structures.
The appendices of all NFPA standards adopted by Village of Mount
Prospect are considered as part of each standard and are mandatory
requirements and not advisory information.
B. Performance based computer code analysis are not permitted.
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Enforcement of The Fire Prevention Code: the Fire Prevention Bureau of the
Mount Prospect Fire Department shall enforce the Fire Prevention Code. The Fire
Prevention Bureau is hereby established and shall be operated under the
supervision of the Fire Chief. The Chief of the Fire Department shall be
designated as the Fire Official and shall appoint such members necessary to
enforce the provisions of this code.
Whenever the title "code official" is used in the text of the fire prevention codes
adopted herein, the term shall be changed to "Chief of the Mount Prospect Fire
Department". The "Village of Mount Prospect" shall be inserted in place of all
text "Name of Jurisdiction".
A copy of the codes adopted herein by reference shall be on file in the office of
the Village Clerk. (Ord. 4513, 1-5-1993; Ord. 4656, 7-5-1994; Ord. 4894, 10-7-
1997)
24.103: FIRE LANES:
The Fire Official shall require and designate a sufficient number of public or
private fire lanes as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective use of all fire
and or emergency medical apparatus. The Fire Official shall consider the
anticipated operation of the Fire Department's equipment for any emergency
incident that might occur at the location being considered as requiring a fire lane.
The fire official shall take into consideration the need for requiring
additional fire lanes when automatic sprinklers protect the building(s).
Fire lanes shall be provided for all buildings when any part of the building is set
back more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from a public road or for buildings
which exceed thirty feet (30') in height and set back over fifty feet (50') from a
public road, access road, or private road.
All fire lanes shall be minimum of twenty feet (20') in width and shall be
constructed to meet the requirements of subsection 16.403B 1 b of this Code. Split
fire lanes and fire lanes constructed of paved blocks shall not be permitted.
Those areas deemed as fire lanes shall be capable of structurally supporting fire
apparatus. A minimum of thirteen feet (13') of vertical clearance must be
continuously maintained for all fire lanes.
Fire lanes shall not be configured to create a dead-end road, access drive or street
(public or private) greater than three hundred feet (300'). Any dead-end fire lane
with a dead-end distance in excess of three hundred feet (300') shall be provided
with a turnaround sufficient in size to accommodate the largest fire apparatus.
All fire lanes shall be maintained as specified by the Fire Official for emergency
use for the life of the building or structure.
Every fire lane shall be posted as such with a sufficient quantity of signs as
deemed appropriate by the Fire Official. The Fire Official may also require
painting and striping of the fire lane when deemed as necessary. The cost of the
signs, markings and installation shall be the responsibility of the building owner.
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It shall be unlawful for any person or object to block or obstruct wholly or
partially any fire lane.
Gates or other barriers shall not be installed on any new or existing fire lane
without written approval from the Fire Official. All gates permitted by the Fire
Official desired to be locked in the closed position shall be provided with a
locking device approved by the Fire Official. Electrically operated gates shall
have a key operated switch approved by the Fire Official. Where deemed
necessary by the Fire Official, electric gates installed on fire lanes are
required to be provided with an electronic device that will automatically
open upon activation of Mount Prospect emergency vehicles traffic pre-
eruption signal. (Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997)
24.104: KEY BOXES:
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A Knox Box shall be installed on all buildings having an automatic fire alarm or
fire suppression system that is supervised by a listed supervising agency and/or in
those buildings, which contain a passenger elevator.
Keys shall be provided to allow access to all areas of the building necessary to
mitigate any foreseen emergency condition that the Fire Department may be
called upon to protect. This includes, but is not limited to, keys to unlock all fire
system control devices, elevator equipment rooms, electrical rooms, storage
rooms and other areas required by the fire official.
C. All required keys should be labeled as to what they serve.
In areas, which utilize other methods of security instead of keyed locks, sufficient
information and/or equipment shall be provided in the Knox box for Fire
Department use. This includes, but is not limited to, card keys, security codes, etc.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to notify the Fire Department if
there are any changes with the building or structure that would require the
contents of the Knox box to be modified.
F. All required Knox Boxes shall be located as required by the Fire Official.
A sufficient number of Knox Boxes shall be provided as deemed necessary by the
Fire Official. (Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997)
Multiple tenants. A single Knox Box may be provided to serve
multiple tenants provided the Knox Box can be installed in a location
to accommodate fire department operations and the Knox Box is large
enough to accommodate all keys for each tenant space.
24.105: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:
In the International Fire Code, Section 906. 1 and the accompanying
exception shall be deleted and shah be replaced with: "portable fire
extinguishers shall be provided in every occupancy as well as those areas
specified in NFPA 1, 2000 edition, International Fire code, 2000 edition and
the International Building Code, 2000 edition.
EXCEPTION: Individual dwelling units in all use group-R classifications."
All new fire extinguishers shall be of an approved type with a minimum rating of
3A-40-BC. Existing fire extinguishers at the time of adoption of this code
shall be a minimum rating of 2A-20BC. Every required extinguisher shall be
installed in a location visible to occupants and general public and must be easily
accessible.
All extinguishers shall be securely mounted to the wall or structural member of
the building. The top of the fire extinguisher shall not exceed five feet (5') in
height above the finished floor and the bottom of the extinguisher shall be a
minimum of two feet (2') above the finished floor.
Every extinguisher shall be provided with adequate markings indicating the
location of the extinguisher. When extinguishers are mounted to structural
members of the building, a one foot (1') wide red stripe shall be applied to the
structural member a minimum often feet (Iff) above the finished floor. (Ord.
4894, 10-7-1997)
SECTION 2: Chapter 24 entitled "Fire Prevention Code" of the Village Code of
Mount Prospect shall be amended by deleting Article I, Sections 24.107 in its entirety and
adding a new Sections 24.107 which shall be and read as follows:
24.107: EMERGENCY LIGHTING:
Emergency lighting circuits shall be provided for all exit signs and
emergency lights. In new and existing buildings, emergency lighting shall be
provided in all occupancies and in those other areas specified in the
International Building Code, 2000 edition, International Fire Code, 2000
edition, and NFPA 1, 2000 edition. In addition, emergency lighting shall be
installed in the following areas:
1. All egress corridors
2. All stairwells
3. Basements
4. Rooms for assembly occupancies
5. All public areas of the building (Including restrooms)
Rooms containing fire protection equipment such as pumps, control
valves, fire alarm panels and remote annunciator.
Exception: Individual dwelling units of all use group R occupancies
SECTION 3: Chapter 24 entitled "Fire Prevention Code" of the Village Code of
Mount Prospect shall be amended by deleting Article I, Sections 24.113 and 24.114 in
their entirety and adding new Sections 24.113 and 24.114 which shall be and read as
follows:
24.113: OTHER SIGNS: In buildings or occupancies where the point of delivery of
the natural gas is provided with two or more shutoff valves, permanently
affixed signs shall be provided to clearly indicate the area(s) served by each
valve. No installation shall be permitted until the Fire Official has approved
the language on the sign.
24.114: ADDRESSES: Addresses shall be provided in both the front and rear of
tenants in new and existing strip shopping centers. The address letters or
numbers shall be a minimum of four inches in height and their color shall
contrast with the surface on which they are affixed.
SECTION 4: Chapter 24, entitled "Fire Prevention Code" of the Village of
Mount Prospect shall be amended by renumbering current Section 24.113 entitled
Prohibited Acts to Section 24.115.
SECTION 5: Chapter 24, entitled "Fire Prevention Code" of the Village Code of
Mount Prospect shall be amended by deleting Sections 24.201 through 24.204 and 24.206
in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Sections 24.201 through
24.204 and 24.206 which shall be and read as follows:
24.201: AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND/OR EXTINGUISHMENT OF FIRE:
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.
The Fire Official shall be responsible for the enforcement of the requirements
related to the installation, testing, maintenance and modification of all fire
detection, fire suppression and standpipe systems.
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once a year as is specified herein below, 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
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building, or the use of such equipment therein is interrupted, curtailed or altered.
Whether the building is occupied or not, it shall be the responsibility of the
owners of all buildings having interior fire alarm (including single station smoke
detectors) 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. Written certification
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.
The Fire Prevention Bureau shall be notified in writing prior to any other
activities requiring full flowing of the fire pump, including but not limited to
the full flow fire testing of any fire pump required per NFPA 20. A
minimum of 48 hours written notice must be made to the Fire Prevention
Bureau prior to such activity. Failure to have a member of the Mount
Prospect Fire Prevention Bureau present will result in a written warning to
both the testing agency and building owner. After the written warning has
been delivered, every failure thereafter by either the owner of the property
or testing agency to notify the Fire Prevention Bureau to witness the fire
pump test will result in a fine minimum of $500.
The imposition of a fine upon the second failure of an individual or entity to
notify the Fire Prevention Bureau shall not be dependent on the offense(s)
taking place at the same location which initiated the written warning. This
code section shall be posted on all new and existing fire pump control panels
for the life of the building.
A "certificate of occupancy" and/or "business license" as defined in this Code,
shall not be issued and no movement of supplies and/or equipment into the
building shall be permitted until the fire suppression and/or fire alarm system is
functional, certified by a testing agency and monitored by a listed agency.
24.202: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:
The provisions of this section shall specify where fire protection systems,
standpipes and detection systems are required to be installed and shall apply
to the design, installation and maintenance of all such systems. Where a
conflict exists between any of the adopted codes, the most restrictive
provision shall apply. (Ord. 4513, 1-5-1993; Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997)
Where Required: Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in
full operating condition in all buildings/areas specified in the International Fire
Code, 2000 edition, International Building Code 2000 edition, and NFPA 1,
2000 edition and the following occupancies and areas:
Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all newly constructed
buildings, structures or portions thereof regardless of occupancy
classification, construction or square footage. This requirement shall
also apply to manufactured homes or buildings.
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In existing structures when an automatic fire suppression system would be
required if new, then an automatic fire suppression system shall be
provided throughout the building when:
The fire area is increased regardless of the square footage. For the
purpose of determining fire areas that require the installation of
automatic sprinklers, a "fire area" shall be defined as those areas
bound by concrete or masonry fire walls constructed in accordance
with section 705 of the International Building Code, 2000 edition.
Exceptions:
Existing buildings with a use group classification of B or M
with a total fire area of five thousand (5,000) square feet or
less.
2. Single family attached and detached homes, town homes,
and manufactured homes.
There is a change in use group classification as outlined in the
International Building Code, 2000 edition.
Exceptions:
When an occupancy classification change is made to or from
an existing Use Group B or M to a new occupancy
classification of B or M in existing buildings or structures
with a total fire area of five thousand (5,000) square feet or
less.
Existing single-family homes used as residential board
and care facilities complying with all provisions of NFPA
101, 2000 edition.
Additions, repairs, alterations, remodeling is in excess of fifty
percent (50%) of the valuation of the property.
Exceptions:
Existing buildings or structures with a use group
classification of B or M and within a building with the total
fire area less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.
2. Single family attached and detached homes, town homes
and manufactured homes
There is an addition to the structure regardless of square footage of
the addition.
Exception:
Buildings of Use Group B and/or M when the addition does
not increase the building's total fire area to five thousand
(5,000) square feet or greater.
2. Covered porches or stoops.
3. Single family homes, town homes and manufactured
homes
System Installation: All automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
4-994-~tit4-~, 2002 edition unless otherwise modified hereafter. NFPA 13D
systems shall be permitted in single-family attached and detached homes,
town homes and manufactured occupancies. NFPA 13R, designed systems
shall not be permitted.
Omission Of Sprinklers From Rooms Or Spaces:
Sections 903.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.1 of the International Fire Code, 2000
edition shall be deleted.
When sprinkler protection is required, sprinklers shall be provided
throughout all areas of the building in every room or space regardless of
use or occupancy contents. Combustible concealed spaces shall be
protected as required per NFPA 13, 2002 edition.
When sprinkler protection is required in single-family homes, town homes
or manufactured homes, sprinklers may not be omitted from garages.
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Exception:
Upon written approval from the Fire Official, sprinklers
may be omitted in areas where the products stored or
operation within the room is considered to be a water
reactive agent as determined by the products Material
Safety Data Sheet. In areas where sprinklers are permitted
to be omitted, an alternative suppression system approved
by the Fire Official shall be installed in accordance with the
applicable NFPA standard and International Fire Code.
Sprinkler Systems Protecting Multiple Tenants: Where sprinkler systems protect
more than one tenant, a separate water flow switch and control valve shall be
provided for each tenant space.
Exception: Existing buildings protected by automatic sprinklers systems.
Sprinkler Control Valves: All new sprinkler control valves shall be located within
five feet (5') above the finished floor and shall be UL listed for fire protection
systems. All new and existing control valves shall bear a permanently affixed
label indicating the area and function the control valve serves. All new and
existing control valves shall be electronically supervised and maintained in
accordance with this code. Control valves shall be installed in all locations
specified in the International Fire and International Building Code, NFPA 1,
NFPA 13 and in the following locations:
Exception: Existing approved limited area sprinkler systems.
Sprinklers protecting electrical rooms shall be provided with a separate
control valve located outside the entrance into the electrical room.
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A separate control valve shall be required to permit the isolation of each
floor or mezzanine protected by automatic sprinklers.
Limited Area Sprinkler Systems: New limited area sprinkler systems utilizing a
domestic water supply shall meet all of the requirements of this Chapter for the
installation of sprinkler systems.
Location Of Sprinkler Riser, Fire Pump, System Control Valves And Other Fire
Protection Equipment:
All new sprinkler risers and associated equipment shall be located in a
separate room with a minimum of one-hour construction. Rooms containing
fire pumps shall be separated fi.om the remaining portions of the building by
a minimum of two (2) hour construction.
2. Rooms containing fire protection control equipment shall be provided with
direct access from the exterior and interior of the building. All new and
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existing entrance doors shall bear a sign on the exterior of the door with
four-inch (4") high letters indicating, "sprinkler room". Additional signage
may be required in cases where the riser serves more than one tenant. New
and existing rooms shall contain emergency lighting. Rooms designated, as
sprinkler rooms shall not be used for any other purpose.
A minimum of three feet (3') clear space shall be maintained around the
circumference of any new or existing fire hydrant, Fire Department
connection, fire protection control valve or any other fire protection system
component.
Inspectors Test Connections And Two Inch Drains: All required inspectors test
connections and two inch (2") drains shall discharge directly to the outside.
Discharge into a floor drain or sink shall not be permitted.
Fire Pump Test Headers: All fire pump test headers shall be provided with a
UL listed OS and ¥ valve. Test headers for fire pumps shall be located
outside in a location conducive to annual full fire flow testing and in a
location approved by the Fire Official.
Fire Department Connections:
Fire Department connections shall be provided for all sprinkler systems.
The Fire Department connection shall consist of a two by two and one-half
inch (2 x 2 1/2") Siamese connection and a five-inch (5") stortz
connection. Both connections shall contain a check valve.
Exceptions:
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Sprinkler systems with twenty (20) or fewer sprinklers may be
supplied by a single two and one-half inch (2 1/2") connection.
b. Sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13D.
All new Fire Department connections shall be located on the front side of
the building within one hundred feet (100') of an accessible Village fire
hydrant in a location approved by the Fire Official.
All new and existing Fire Department connections shall be accessible at .
all times. Trees, shrubs or other landscaping materials shall not be
installed to prohibit access to the Fire Department connection.
All new and existing Fire Department connections shall be provided with
a sign directly above the connection indicating "FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONNECTION". Where the building or group of buildings is served by
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more than one connection, a sign shall also be provided to indicate the
area in which the Fire Department connection serves.
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A freestanding Fire Department connection shall be installed in
accordance with this Section for all new buildings greater than thirty-five
feet (35') in height. The connection shall be located a minimum of 20
feet from the building or in a location approved by the fire official.
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All new and existing Fire Department connections shall have a white
strobe installed directly above the Fire Department connection. The strobe
shall be approved for exterior use and operate upon activation of the
sprinkler water flow switch and or the building's fire alarm.
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 polished brass connections.
New fire department connections installed on sprinkler systems with a
sprinkler or standpipe demand in excess of 1000 gpm shall supply the
sprinkler system with a minimum of six inch piping.
Suppression System Alarms: All buildings or areas required to have an automatic
suppression system shall contain audible and visual devices installed in
accordance with NFPA 72, !993 Edit/on. The devices shall operate upon
activation of the suppression system and shall emit sound and illumination levels
for fire alarm devices as specified in NFPA 72, ~ ............ All new and
existing fire sprinkler suppression systems shall be monitored by a UL listed
central station.
Exception:
Residential occupancies protected in accordance with NFPA 13D
shall not be required to be connected to a fire alarm system but
shall contain an inside and outside audible bell. The inside bell
shall be located on the furnace return air duct. If a return air
duct is not provided, the bell shall be located so that it can be
easily heard throughout the structure.
All new fire suppression systems protecting a kitchen hood located in
buildings equipped with a fire alarm system shall have the
suppression system connected to the building's fire alarm system.
Acceptance Testing: All required acceptance testing shall be conducted in the
presence of the Fire Official. At the time of acceptance testing, the contractor
shall provide a job copy of the approved installation drawings for use during the
testing. A minimum of forty-eight (48) hours' notice to the Fire Official is
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required. All sprinkler lead-ins shall be flushed in accordance with NFPA 13 and
witnessed by the Fire Official prior to connection to the sprinkler riser(s). Testing
documentation shall be provided to the Fire Official prior to the issuance of
certificate of occupancy.
The installing contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment with a
sufficient number of personnel to conduct the tests. This shall include, but
not be limited to, two-way radios, ladders, sound level measuring
equipment, water flow measuring equipment and applicable testing
documents.
Sprinkler System Design:
All new sprinkler systems or modifications to existing systems shall be
hydraulically designed with a minimum of a 5 psi safety factor. All system
designs shall be based on a seasonal low water flow test provided by the
Village. The Fire Official or h/s/her designee shall witness all water flow
tests used for the design of sprinkler systems.
Exception: Sprinkler systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13D.
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Prior to the installation or alteration of any sprinkler or standpipe
system, a permit shall be obtained from the Village of Mount
Prospect. Equipment cut sheets, engineering drawings, and hydraulic
calculations containing details as outlined in the applicable NFPA
standard shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the start
of any work. On each drawing a copy of the hydraulic nameplate shall
be provided.
When revised drawings are requested by the Fire Prevention Bureau,
the revisions shall include a clouded notation on the revised portion of
the drawing with numbers corresponding to the fire department's
written review comments.
The sprinkler permit issued by the Village of Mount Prospect shall be
posted on the front of the building for the entire project.
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Four (4) sets of calculations, drawings and equipment cut sheets shall
be submitted for review and approval prior to the modification or
installation of any suppression or fire alarm system.
Upon completion of the project, a complete set of as-built documents
shall be submitted and approved by the Fire Department prior to the
final inspection for certificate of occupancy.
Installation Of Backflow Prevention Devices: Any addition or alteration to an
automatic sprinkler system shall be in accordance with the appropriate design
standard for the system. If the addition of a backflow prevention device decreases
the water pressure below the required pressure for the fire safety system,
additional measures shall be taken in each such case to restore the pressure to the
operating level required by mechanical means (i.e., a fire pump).
Before a backflow prevention device is installed retroactively on a fire
sprinkler system, a thorough hydraulic analysis shall be performed
including:
Revised hydraulic calculations for hydraulically calculated systems
in accordance with NFPA 13, 2002 edition. Submitted calculations
should include the pressure loss anticipated through the backflow
prevention device.
Revised sprinkler system calculations for the system demand for
pipe schedule systems NFPA 13, 2002 edition.
Current water supply data based on a water supply test, including a
comparison assuring that any additional pipe lengths or fittings
necessary to accommodate the proper installation of the backfiow
prevention device will not increase the sprinkler system demand
beyond the available water supply; and
All necessary modifications contributing to the additional friction
loss.
These items, including a manufacturer's data sheet indicating the expected
pressure loss, must be submitted to the Village of Mount Prospect and
reviewed by the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to the installation of the
backflow prevention assembly. (Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997)
24.203: STANDPIPES
Where Required: Buildings two (2) stories or greater and/or those buildings
arranged or constructed to exceed one hundred fifty feet (150') from any entrance
to the most remote portion to the building shall be provided with standpipes
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throughout the building in accordance with NFPA 14 unless modified within this
code.
Location Of Standpipes: Standpipes shall be located on the intermediate landings
of all stairwells in buildings required to be equipped with standpipes. All areas
shall be capable of being reached within one hundred fifty feet (150') from each
hose outlet. The distance shall be measured along the normal path of unobstructed
travel.
Standpipe Control Valves: A separate control valve shall be provided to permit
isolating the sprinkler system without interrupting the water supply to the
standpipe system.
Hose Valves: All hose valves shall be two and one-half inches (2 1/2") with a one
and one-half inch (1 1/2") reducer cap. The threads of the hose valve shall be
National Standard Thread.
Standpipe Flow Switches: All standpipe systems shall be provided with a flow
switch monitored by an approved central station.
System Design: Standpipes shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 14 unless
otherwise amended in this Code. All standpipes shall be hydraulically designed to
deliver the required water flow of 500 gpm with 100 psi of residual pressure at the
most remote outlet and 250 gpm for each additional outlet not to exceed 1,000
gpm. The sprinkler demand shall be included as part of the overall standpipe
system demand.
Exception:
Buildings two (2) stories or less may base the standpipe design
with 150 psi and 1,000 gpm available at the Fire Department
connection. The sprinkler system design shall be based on NFPA
13 with an additional 500 gpm added to the required inside hose
demand.
Automatic Water Supply: An automatic water supply shall be provided for all
standpipes.
Types Of Systems: Dry standpipes shall only be permitted in those areas
subjected to freezing where the installation of heat is not practical due to the
operation of the building or structure.
Pressure Regulating Devices: The installation of any pressure-regulating device
shall be reviewed by the Fire Official prior to installation. The Fire Official will
evaluate the need for pressure regulating devices based on available pressure and
overall operation of the Fire Department. When pressure-regulating devices are
required, the Fire Official shall specify the type of pressure regulating device. It
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shall be the owner's responsibility to ensure all pressure-regulating devices are
maintained for the life of the system in accordance with NFPA 14.
Flow Test: A flow test shall be conducted at the hydraulically most remote hose
outlet to verify the system is capable of meeting the required flows set forth in
this code. (Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997)
24.204: FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS:
Where Required: A fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in full
operating condition in all buildings/areas specified in the International Building
and Fire Prevention Code, 2000 edition, NFPA 1, and in the following locations
listed below. A fire alarm system shall consist of detection devices and manual
pull stations plus the components and circuits arranged to monitor the system.
In new construction, all buildings or portions thereof classified as Use
Group A, B, M, I, E, shall be provided with a fire alarm system.
Sprinklered Building Exception: In buildings of Use Group B, M, and A
protected throughout by automatic sprinklers in accordance with this code
shall not be required to be equipped with automatic detectors.
Buildings of Use Group E protected throughout by automatic sprinklers
installed in accordance with this code shall install smoke detection devices
in all corridors, mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, and storage rooms.
In new construction, all buildings of use group classification ofR R I and
R 2 shall be provided with a "fire alarm system" as defined above to
include smoke detection in the following areas:
Exception: Single family attached and detached homes, manufactured
and town homes.
a. All corridors.
b. All storage rooms not within the individual dwelling unit.
c. All boiler and mechanical spaces.
d. At the top and bottom of all required exit enclosures.
Hardwired single station smoke detectors with battery back-up shall be
installed and maintained in the following areas:
Use Group R, in all sleeping areas including bedrooms, each level
including basements, and in the vicinity of each sleeping area.
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Where more than one detector is required to be installed within an
individual dwelling unit, guest room or suite in a Use Group R
occupancy, the detectors shall be interconnected in such a manner
that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the
individual unit, guest room or suite.
All required hardwired smoke detectors shall be permanently wired
into the electrical system and shall not serve any other appliances
or circuits. All required hardwired smoke detectors shall be
photoelectric.
All new and existing required fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an
approved central station and transmit both fire and trouble signals.
Combination burglar and fire alarm systems, stand alone automatic dialers
(including digital), and radio transmitted monitoring signals shall be
prohibited in all new or existing use group classifications except single
family attached and detached homes, town homes and manufactured
homes.
Exception: Single or multiple station smoke detectors shall not be
required to be monitored.
All buildings or structures thirty five feet (35') in height and/or four (4)
stories or greater shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance
with this code and as specified hereafter and those requirements set forth
in article 907.2.12.1,907.2.12.2, 907.2.12.2.1,907.2.12.2.2, 907.2.12.2.3
of the International Building Code, 2000 edition.
Automatic smoke detectors suitable for the application shall be
installed in the following rooms: mechanical equipment; electrical
transformers; telephone equipment; elevator machine room, and
similar rooms.
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A voice signaling system shall be installed capable of providing
one-way and two-way Fire Department communication.
Exception: Open Parking Garages.
(1)
The two-way Fire Department communication system shall
provide two-way communication between the fire
command station and the following terminal areas:
elevators, elevator lobbies, exit access corridors and exit
stairways at each level.
(2)
A one-way public address communication system for the
transmission of emergency directions and designed to be
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heard by all building occupants shall be operable from the
central control station. It shall establish on a selective or
general basis to the following terminal areas: elevator
lobbies, exit access corridors and exit stairways, office
areas exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet, dwelling
units; and hotel guest rooms and suites. The two-way Fire
Department communication system can be combined with
the one-way system.
A fire command station shall be provided in accordance with
NFPA 72, section 911.1 of the International Building Code,
2000 edition.
Exception: Open parking garages.
Existing Buildings: In existing structures when an automatic fire alarm system
would be required if new, then an automatic fire alarm system shall be provided
throughout the building when:
The fire area is increased regardless of the square footage. For the purpose
of this Section, a "fire area" shall be defined as those areas bound by
masonry or concrete firewalls constructed in accordance with Section 705
of the International Building Code, 2000 edition.
There is a change in use group classification as outlined in the
International Building Code, 2000 edition.
Additions, repairs, alterations, remodeling in excess of fifty percent (50%)
of the valuation of the property;
There is an addition to the structure regardless of square footage of the
addition.
Exception: Covered porches or stoops.
Fire Alarm Panel Location And Type: The fire alarm panel capable of
performing all necessary functions shall be easily accessible and visibly located
within ten feet (10~) from the Fire Department entrance into the building. Because
of the number of alarm devices, size of the building and/or hazards associated
with the building, the Fire Official may require an addressable fire alarm panel.
All new and existing fire alarm control panels shall be provided with written
operating instructions to perform the necessary features of the fire alarm panel.
The operating instructions, a complete fire alarm zone map, and other applicable
information shall be framed and mounted within one foot (1') of the fire alarm
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control panel. Building contact phone numbers shall be provided inside the alarm
panel.
All new and existing buildings containing an automatic detection system shall be
provided with sufficient zone maps for Fire Department use when required by the
Fire Official because of the building's size, interior configuration, hazard, or
unique situations. Additional zone maps may be required to be posted or bound in
a notebook form.
Alarm Activation: Activation of the fire alarm shall produce evacuation signals
with audible and visual signals in accordance w/th the International Building
Code, 2000 edition and NFPA 72.
Zones: Each floor level and tenant space shall be zoned separately and a single
zone shall not exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet. The length of the zone
shall not exceed one hundred fifty feet (150') in any direction. A zone indicator
panel shall be provided in an approved location in accordance with this code. The
visual zone location shall not be canceled by the operation of an alarm silence
switch. When provided, the following alarm initiating devices shall be zoned
separately:
1. Smoke detectors.
2. Duct detectors.
3. Sprinkler water flow devices.
4. Manual fire alarm device.
5. Other approved types of fire detection devices and/or suppression systems.
Exception: Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area
specified in NFPA 13.
Duct Detectors: All required duct detectors shall be provided with a remote
testing and reset device located five feet (5') above the finished floor directly
below the duct detector. All new and existing HVAC equipment containing
smoke detection devices shall be labeled to correspond to the fire alarm
annunciation displayed at the alarm panel. The labels shall be clearly visible from
the floor level. Corresponding two-inch contrasting numbers shall also be
permanently provided on each rooftop unit. In buildings protected throughout
by automatic Sprinklers, the duct detector activation may send a supervisory
signal to the building's fire alarm panel. (Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997)
G. Fire pumps shall be required to be equipped with a low suction alarm.
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The alarm must sound an audible bell and transmit a signal to a UL
listed central station when the available municipal water pressure
drops to 20 psi. The alarm shall continue to sound and send a signal
until the situation has been corrected.
Each low suction aIarm must be provided with a low suction alarm
panel monitored by the building's fire alarm system.
The low suction alarm panel must be located in the fire pump room in
an accessible location.
The low suction alarm panel must be monitored by the building's fire
alarm system for voltage integrity.
The low suction alarm panel must be provided with a visual alarm
condition indicator.
ALARM SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE TESTING. All required acceptance
testing shall be conducted in the presence of the Fire Official. At the time of
acceptance testing, the contractor shall provide a job copy of the approved
installation drawings for use during the testing. A minimum of forty-eight
(48) hours notice to the Fire Official is required.
The installing contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment with a
sufficient number of personnel to conduct the tests. This shall include,
but not be limited to, two-way radios, ladders, sound level measuring
equipment, water flow measuring equipment and applicable testing
documents.
A written record of completion shall be provided to the fire official
prior to scheduling the acceptance testing.
When the National Fire Alarm Code requires a battery load test, the
fire official shall witness the test. The battery load test shall be
conducted and approved by the Fire Official prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
24.206: KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:
Access Doors. UL listed duct access doors shall be provided in areas required
to install an access panel.
Hinged Fans. Kitchen exhaust fans shall be provided with a UL listed hinge
assembly.
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C. Residential type range top hoods and fire suppression systems:
Where permitted. A residential range top fire suppression system may
be permitted in lieu of a Type I hood and suppression system above
stovetops used in such a manner that does not produce significant
amounts of grease-laden vapors or smoke as determined by the fire
official. Residential range top fire suppression systems and hoods may
be considered as an acceptable alternative to a Type I hood and fire
suppression system in occupancies where the use is not intended for
the selling of food products to the general public such as apartment
complex clubhouses, schools, offices, churches, or industrial break
rooms.
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If a fire alarm system exists in the building, the residential
range top fire suppression system must be monitored by the
fire alarm system.
The cooking appliance (stovetops) are four-burner or less and
not exceeding 36" in width.
Establishments approved for the installation of a residential
range top fire suppression system must be equipped with a
Class K rated fire extinguisher.
Residential range top fire suppression systems are required to
be UL Listed.
Residential range top fire suppression systems must be capable
of providing utility shutoff upon system activation.
Detail documentation meeting the installation requirements
must be submitted for review and approval by the fire official
prior to installation.
A written analysis of the production of grease-laden vapors
shall be submitted to the fire official in order to determine if
the quantity of grease produced is minimal enough to permit a
residential type suppression system in lieu of a type I hood and
suppression system. The fire official may at any time require
the written analysis to be performed after the system has been
installed. In those cases where the cooking operation or
quantity of grease-laden vapors has changed since the initial
installation, the fire official may require a type I hood and
suppression system.
SECTION 6: Chapter 24, entitled "Fire Prevention Code" of the Village Code of
Mount Prospect shall be amended by deleting Sections 24.501 through 24.504 in their
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entirety and inserting new Sections 24.501 through 24.504 which shall be and read as
follows:
24.501: DEACTIVATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION/FIRE ALARM/OTHER 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 emergency notification, or 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 twenty four (24) hours of such
deactivation or removal from service. (Ord. 4513, 1-5-1993; amd. Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997)
24.502: PENALTY FOR RESPONSE TO FALSE ALARMS
False alarms shall be defined as set forth as follows in Section 24.503 of this
article.
If the 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 amounts as set forth in appendix A, division III
of this code, within thirty (30) days after the response for which the charge is
made.
Within five (5) working days after the fire department responds to a false alarm,
the fire department shall cause written notification to be given to the property
owner or 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 subsection B of this section.
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.
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 subsection B
of this section, shall be paid in full within thirty (30) days following such
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notification. (Ord. 4513, 1-5-1993; amd. Ord. 4894, 10-7-1997; Ord. 5189, 5-15-
200I)
24.503: DEFINITIONS:
For the purpose of this Article, the following words and terms shall have the following
meanings:
ALARM SYSTEM: Any device installed for the purpose of alerting others to a fire or
other emergency. (This includes but not limited to elevator, and medical alert
alarms.)
AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE ALARM: A telephone device or telephone attachment,
which automatically relays a prerecorded message to report a fire emergency by means of
a telephone line, which terminates upon a central switchboard.
FALSE ALARM: An alarm system as defined above activated by any one or more of the
following causes:
A. Mechanical failure;
B. Malfunction of the alarm system;
C. Improper installation or maintenance of the alarm system;
D. Wilful or negligent act of a person;
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. (Ord. 4513, 1-5-1993; amd. Ord.
4894, 10-7-1997)
24.504: PENALTIES
Each type of alarm activation shall be categorized by the type of alarm (i.e.,
elevator, medical emergency, fire). The number of offenses shall be separated by
alarm category for the purpose of accessing penalties.
Unless specified elsewhere in this article, the penalty for violating the provisions of this
article shall be an amount set forth in Appendix A, Division III of this code, for each
offense. (Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001)
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SECTION 7: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Corcoran, Farley
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of June, 2003
~na K.'Wilks, Mayor Pro Tem'
ATTEST:
Velma ~.~Lo~we~ge C~l~k~°~'~'~