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• AGENDA RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER TASK FORCE NOVEMBER 7, 2003, 9 :00 A.M. MAYORS CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL 1 . Call to order 2 . Roll call 3 . Introduction of task force member 4 . Dissemination of materials 5 . Development of mission and goal statements 6 . Scheduling of future meetings 7 . Adjournment _03 ) I,A ,,,,k/ 1 1 , 0 () , ii? qe,9 • , , 5 hol ',/ 7 c )1i () '411 -1\ k° tif 17C/ Jnr ,I 4 , -i(81-1 @ICC'? --(f140 I s riff? y (;)-]/() , 101,b ( 401„ d f t/^'7 Jj/�j� lfli-ki s(10107. )6) mi(7(p-) (70/ n 1 �1 ` v 1, 7)ro I-I ,,?r1f,.,;( ir (1:(tot-Tql /(-c%-)PIC (''''-'7. 7 ic, of---.7 iv? -0;Ve =-' ':1, ( yO / (-\ 'W ,(-1A1 7-(:-111-'71"1 \cEc yse - 5.coN69-yo_. ,0,,,,,‘• • • - HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE D PAR TMEN T Residential Sprinkler S stems a 1r History and Static's - - • Residential Sprinkler Ordinance # 20- 159 adopted 2000 • Currently, 450 homes with residential .prinklers • Next 3 to 5 years 2500 — 3000 new res dential homes • Goal: Design and produce an electroni media (VHS/CD/DVD) handout for the new home owner. Information provided will be on the car: and general maintenance of the system. HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE D PAR TMENT Residential Sprinkler S ,stems - A 'r Review and Installation ' rocedure 1 . Witness underground flush test - - 2. Completed the sprinkler plan re iew 3. Conduct a ceiling inspection an. witness the hydrostatic acceptance test. - 4. Complete a final inspections an. alarm test 5. Completed a home owner walk through inspection and information session (about 10 to 15 minute presentation). HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE I EPAR TMENT Residential Sprinkler S stems 'r Home Owner Walk Througl Procedure 1 . Welcome and introduction- 2. Review sprinkler system histor and static's 3. Review sprinkler system components 4. Review system activation proc: Jure 5. Review placement and operation of the smoke and CO detectors. - - 6. Discuss insurance premium red ction for sprinklered homes 7. Review emergency phone num o ers and the location of the nearest fire hydr.nt and station. 8. Provided handouts 1 . Homeowner's Guide to Fi e Sprinkler systems 2. Residential Fire Sprinklers 3. E.D.I.T.H. Exit Drills in Ti e Home 4. Department Business Card Dear Home Owner: On behalf of the Village of Hoffman Estates and the members of tAe Fire Department we welcome you to,your new home. We hope that you will find the Village of Hoffiian Estates to he a pleasant place to 1 live and raise a family. Your new home is equipped with an automatic residential fire sprirkler system. Modern advances in technology and building techniques have enabled hudders to install fire sprinkler in homes at a reasonable cost. The Village of Hoffman Estates recognized the effectiveness of fire sprinklers and considering the relatively low cost of installation and maintenance of these systems - passed an ordinance in 2000 requiring all new homes built within he Village of Hoffman Estates to have a fire sprinkler system. Life Safety is the primary goal of a NFPA l3D Standard for the In.tallation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes. The sprinkler system is designed to provide protection with a series of pipes and sprinkler heads, which are located throughout the home and to provide a safe means of egress for the residence. Each sprinkler head is designed to individually activate if the ceiling temperature should reach 155 degrees. The water from the sprinkler head will help to control and possibly extinguish the fire. Upon activation of the sprinkler system, a interior bell and exterior white strobe/horn device will activate to provided an alarm notification for the resident. This informational booklet has been provided for your review. If you have any additional question or comments please contact The Hoffman Estates Fire Department at (847) 882-5155. Sincerely, James Eaves Fire Chief 7- N Sprinkler Facts +Tests by various fire departments and the U.S. Fire Administr•ut,on have proven that sprinklered properties have far less damage from water than unsprinklered p operties... up to 85%. +98%,of all fires in homes are controlled with the activation of o e sprinkler head. +Only one in 16,000,000 discharge accidentally without being d .maged by some other means than fire. +Piping systems for sprinklers are-tested at 200 pounds per squat e inch for two hours. This is approximately two to three times greater than the water pressure .used in homes or for the sprinkler system under normal pressure. +Smoke detectors and sprinklers can reduce the loss of life by 98.5% ... an increase of 48.5%over smoke detectors alone. +Sprinklers activate at 155 degrees. This temperature can only b• reached in a home with a true fire, - not by any other means. +The installation of sprinklers will reduce the cost of homeowner+insurance to a point where the system will pay for itself +Sprinklers do not rely upon human factors such as.familiarity w th escape routes or emergency assistance. They go to work immediately to reduce the damage. +Sprinklers prevent the intense heat of a fast developing fires, wh'ch are capable of trapping and killing building occupants. +The amount of water which is used to put out a fire by the fire d•sartment hoses in an unsprinklered building is nearly always greater than that in which sprinklers hale discharged. During a fire, only those sprinklers closest to the fire activate, limiting the total amou t of water needed. +Smoke, a by-product offire, is almost always the cause of death o building occupants. Although smoke is produced as sprinklers extinguish a fire, the amounts of s oke are much less than those 1 which would be produced by an unsprinklered fire permitted-togroin. Maintaining Your Fire Sprinkler System • +Water supply control valves must remain in the open position. Your fire sprinkler system will not operate if the valves are closed. +Sprinklers and their protective covers must not be painted. +Sprinkler systems should not be tampered with or physically damaged in any way. +Insulation covering sprinkler piping must not be removed. +During the cold season, home-heating appliances must remain operational at all times. Do not turn off the heat if you are going to be on vacation. Modifications, Alterations or Repairs +Modifications, alterations or repairs on fire sprinkler systems should only be made by professional sprinkler installers who are licensed and certified to work on fire protection systems. 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Y - 3 �S, �� 150 100 200 I = SPRINKLER WATER ,5 'K' de T4 1 250 �� i ' _ 4L x.. w psi s 300 K GAUGE PRESSIXE SERVICEic t„`- FOR FRE PROTECTION ; '" 7 IC .,c"„n.7� � grT' '�YA1]ENttcl. ,u -:-t:?.. ;," .. Y t rytH �-.R Y7.aliir -. Y4. aF x g Pressure Gauge The pressure gauge indicates that there is• water and pressure in the sprinkler system. The average water press in Hoffman Estates ranges between 50 to 100 PSI. �R �Ma t t 74--,-...-'7,-„.„ •x..e. .„. R.' r { V "1 '-, S y s 04.‘ s NZ. Water Flow Valve • Upon activation, the water flow device will activate the local water flow alarms. The water flow valve will only activate when water from the sprinkler system is flowing. r _ I ,V. A{ F I d1:1 141-1:!:.1 1x„ F` 1_ 1614,6 igke • T Inspectors Test / Drain Valve • The inspectors test/drain valve is used for the testing of the water flow alarms. When the drain is opened, the water in the sprinkler _ system will rain into the sump pit and will cause the local water flow alarms to activated within 30 to 45 seconds. • The inspectors test/drain valve can also be used to drain the sprinkler system for repairs or alterations. .._ �. • *FSA 4I' a{,S' '1.,II. y � t,ft ti*,.. .,-.01;004441.0161 - , • ti... _'o'.,..._A• ".,.... aye' 4 . ms O W Alar ater ter F1 h° w VS/ a • trobe & ' ded.. . or white S to b e py°v 1 n exterl � e Lured of , : A annis c1 does n flow al 1 alarm terl°� 1°ea • the Fire h Thee 1 notify r*;: X Ynatleal y lent auto ent. . ne d to a D epaitm is des tent er•ror a1ax . k1er sy s t the Sp e ex o f r111 :` . Th. rs nelghb° act Tatl°��. ...-, ---,,,-; ..itito„*. ".,,-1-::0°.- "Nil Ikva / .. . - ` `' // * • y-•fi. _ ter' . '`.I X • _ ' tip` • y, �fi � �CSt-4 �✓ J' Water Flow Alarms O An interior 6-inch bell water flow alarm is required to be provided. • The interior local alarm does not automatically notify the Fire Department. • The 6-inch bell water flow a arm is mounted in the HVAC duct work so t iat it will resonate throughout the resi. ence to notify the residents of the sprinkler sys em activation. �. .i ,',..,,,z•--: 5 ' d iz # ± 1 _cif . . --.r :.,;, 1. *s..aZrMr ;;--',,,,,L'..-:-.,4?_, — y r -7Ta .k.:3 , _'` ` sya ,4: . %,_ 5 '. , .*ie 5� r" }D'E'S* �kE�� '�td ���•?+... • Private Monitoring • Off site monitoring of the sprinkler system water flow device can be provided by a private alarm company. — ., • s.i ys�-fl 4* I ts-% T ~I' 1 Spare Sprinklers & Wrench Spare sprinkler heads for each type used and a sprinkler wrench are required to be provided near the sprinkler riser. :,./. 1 w - Smoke Detectors • A minimum of one smoke detector is provided in each floor level and each bedroom. The activation ofne smoke . detector will cause all of the etectors to alarm. Smoke detectors work indep ndent from the sprinkler system. A combin tion of smoke detectors and a sprinkler syst m will increase the chance of surviving a fire by 98.5%. 4 -- 7 7 7 1 7 — _ CARBON monuxiOt ALARM V;1"2:-'"' 1 — ; iC S --a.,.- , lip' 7 '." r s a _....a, • '''‘';'4. espy f 17T^�'S " '''A-',::-4''''' ' ery3P r s E y .. . -..� b . ,i e: , `iii.-X --yz4 �.." .} "r.'.tr:!'',,,,,,,,:r. Carbon Monoxide Detectors • Carbon Monoxide detectors are required to be provided in bedrooms located above the garage. • At a minimum, one Carbon Monoxide detector should be provided in each home. Saving Lives, Saving Money AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS A 10 YEAR STUDY A detailed history of the effects of the automatic sprinkler code in Scottsdale , Arizona Produced in cooperation with the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition • Dedication This rjort is dedicated to all the visionaries who were not content with the siring and losses associated with thefire problem in America. IVhile too numerous to mention, these truly remarkable fire service Professionals understand and reap e the jositive impact they have made on thefuture offire_protection in the United States. J:pecial i ip rationfor this document was-provided by Cha fFrank Hodges, who dedicated his career to working smarter tolrovide truly Octive community_protection This document could not have been_produced and distributed without the assistance f the Home Fire Jfprinkler Coalition, City ofScottsdale, and Dural/Metro Fire Department .---''''''''----7 Rural/Metro momor r r I,SC ,' # Fire Department 0:. . ' PALE �? ; A RURAL/METRO COMPANY le ...,.... . ,� Home Fire Snrinkler ,s . ..._.................___ ... n4y44.4.116..1,3006*11.1,iA*..1{9, COALITIO N Improved Fire Protection Through Public Education Copy/lght 1997-Assiftatit Chieflim Ford-Rural/Metro Fire Department, Scottsdale,Alkona "Scottsdale's Sprinkler Ordinance is a model of its kind and it would be impossible to overstate the credit due Rural/Metro and the City of Scottsdale for its implementation. There is no question that it will have a major ameliorative effect on fire incidenIce in the future." 1989 Independent Fire Panel Report to the Scottsdale City Manager Table of Contents Executive Summary II Introduction Ill Background and History IV Ordinance Development V Installation Cost Comparisons and Insurance Benefits VI Opposition to Built-in Protection VII Evaluation of the Scottsdale Sprinkler Ordinance VIII Statistical Comparisons IX Case Studies X Appendices Original Ordinance #1709 Current Ordinance #2939 XI Works Referenced 2 i(..ieuawns angnoaxD In the early 1980's, a unique opportunity presented itself to the rapidly growing City of Scottsdale, Arizona and the Rural/Metro Fire Department. Technology wa• changing and serious discussion was beginning to take place within the fire protection commu ity that was related to developing better methods of pro-viding more efficient and effective corn unity fire safety. Many in the fire protection community understand there is not one single method of protection that can provide the answers to all the variables associated with providing effecti e fire protection. However, some items can make more of a positive impact than others, if one is willing to honestly evaluate the benefits and results that can be obtained. This report will look specifically at one community's history and efforts to address the fire problem. It will outline the steps used in Scottsdale to rese:rch, adopt, implement, and now evaluate the benefits that this community received as a result of embracing and using sprinkler technology to help address the current and future fire problem. In July of 1985, when Scottsdale passed Ordinance 1709, there were still numerous questions related to the effectiveness and wisdom of using bui t-in protection to replace some of the traditional resources commonly used by the fire service. It as well established that automatic sprinkler protection could have a positive impact on large risk acilities. Why couldn't this type of equipment be used in the structures that are the most dangerou. to our citizens: their homes? Now, ten years later, the decision to embrace this phi osophy has produced numerous documented benefits. Many of the early questions have been a swered. The cost and economics associated with built-in protection can be addressed through &sign freedoms without negatively impacting fire suppression effectiveness. The impact and inst:Ilation costs have been reduced dramatically, from $1.14 sq. ft to $0.59 sq. ft. The average fire loss per sprinklered incident was only$1,945, compared to a non-sprinklered loss of$17,067. Aui.matic protection had a direct role in saving eight lives. One or two heads controlled or extinguishes the fire 92% of the time,with the majority of the exceptions a result of flammable liquid incithnts. Estimated water flows were substantially reduced for this community. The potential structu .1 fire loss has been dramatically reduced for sprinklered incidents. When the city finally reac es its full growth potential, it is estimated that it will be a community with over 300,000 resisents and more than 65% of the residential homes and 85% of commercial property protected ith automatic sprinkler systems. There are many more examples of the experiences and benefits in the report that follows. The City of Scottsdale fosters innovation and constantly s-eks to challenge traditional ways of thinking when it comes to providing quality, cost effective s:rvices to their citizens. This was very evident in the late 1970's and early 1980's, when much if the breakthrough research with residential sprinkler systems was being accomplished. Much of the credit for the success of this program has to go to the past and current political leadership of the City of Scottsdale. These community leaders objectively evaluated the impact, along with t e cost and benefits that could be obtained by dramatically changing the approach to providing community fire protection. Without the vision and support of these leaders,the progress which is ou lined in this document, would not have been possible. This commitment to technology, change a d innovation has resulted in the City of Scottsdale becoming one of the most fire safe communiti=s in the country. 4 II Introduction to the 10 Year Stuoy In the early 1970's, Chief Lou Witzeman, founder of Rural/Metre Fire Department, embraced a strategy that a smaller, better trained firefighting force could provide a co munity with quality fire protection. That could be accomplished if the department increased its efforts on p eventing fires, embraced and developed new technologies that took advantage of built-in fire protection fea ures, and adopted new, comprehensive, community based fire codes. A blueprint for this type of protection was enacted in Si ottsdale. A major tenet of this strategy included evaluating the true level of the community fire risk a d directing the available resources to address the most common types of emergency incidents. As a result, those larger hazard and risk occupancies like hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, and large co mercial structures, would be required to provide additional built-in fire protection features. This would elp reduce the chances that a major campaign fire could negatively impact the protection and reso rces that are available to protect the community. Additional support for this type of strategy was initially •rovided in the original 1973 publication "America Burning", by the National Commission of Fire Prevention and Control. The report summarized the nation's fire problem and identified six major areas that should be evaluated to better address the issue of fire loss in the United States. They were: The need to place more emphasis on fir prevention; The fire service needs better training a d education; Americans must be educated about fire safety,in b',th design and materials; The environment in which Americans live and work pre ents unnecessary hazards; The fire protection features in buildings need be improved;and Important areas of research are being neglected. In 1987, a follow-up workshop and report was developed b the U.S. Fire administration to evaluate the progress that had been made since the original 1973 merica Burning Report had been released.The 1987 workshop identified there were still major improvements that needed to be made in the fire service.Areas of special concern included the efforts associat-d with fire prevention and public education. Like the earlier report, numerous recommendations wer- made to provide additional guidance for improving the American fire service. Some of these recommen.iations identified the need to: Educate the fire service to the need to change its rol• (proactive vs. reactive); Increase the visibility of the fire service in public, other than ust during emergency incidents; Change the fire service attitude towards prevention and pu•lic education accomplishments; Identify the need for increases in suppression •fforts as a failure; Develop informational materials to be distributed and 0 osted in public areas;and Develop publications for teachers on fire safety in the sc ool and home environments. There is no question that a great deal of progress had bee made by the fire service in America since the initial America Burning report in 1973. However, many of he original and follow up recommen- dations still apply and deserve to be better addressed by those wh• are charged with providing the emer- 6 gency service protection for the citizens of their community. The commitment to prevention was later summed up by the Operation Life Safety division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. The definitions they helpz-ddevelop were: Reactive Fire Protection Traditional fire service organization; where a pro.lem has occurred before it is addressed with passive building codes and the h..e that the fire department resources that have been amassed, will be able to seat the clock and arrive soon enough to have a positive impact on the -mergency incident. Proactive Fire Protect on This philosophy is accomplished by embracing new,proven technology and built- in protection, like automatic sprinkler and early deo ction systems, combined with an aggressive code enforcement and strong pu.lic education programs. A major section of this report will address an area of concern th.t traditionally receives little attention; the protection of the residential community. This deserves special r:view and should rank high on the list of fire service priorities due to a consistent, documented record that esidential structures are the greatest risk for Americans. In 1994 alone, the National Fire Protection Asso iation estimates 80% of all fire fatalities occurred in residential structures. History has shown us that traditionally, these tremendous annual losses are suffered at small isolated inci- dents across the country. As a result, the residential building i dustry has been successful in opposing changes to the built-in protection concept for homes. In addition to this organized opposition, there has not been a major push from local or national policy makers, local c tizens, or much of the fire service com- munity, to honestly evaluate and substantially change the way tha emergency protection is provided to our communities. Special thanks and recognition must also be extended to all the .ioneers and special people in the sprin- kler and fire protection communities, who have contributed cou tless hours to the development, imple- mentation and documentation of the real progress and benefits associated with this type of proactive pro- tection for the residential community. unoalloe8 III This report will primarily focus on the City of Scottsdale. It will illustrate the history, development, records, and results for the first 10 years of a comprehensive, community sprinkler ordinance. The ordinance was adopted for the community on June 4, 1985 and it was fully implemented on January 1, 1986. The City of Scottsdale is located in Central Arizona anc` is a member of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The city is a suburban community whose economic development is focused in four areas: the airpark and technology industry, tourism, retail, and heallth care. It was initially founded in 1888 by Army Chaplin Winfield Scott and his wife. The town was incorporated in 1951 with an area of one square mile and a population of about 2,000. It has since grown to encompass an area of 182.5 miles and supports a rapidly expanding community with a current population Of 174,490. The city is 32 miles long and borders Phoenix to the west, Tempe to the south, Cave Creek and Carefree to the north, and Fountain Hills, the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and the Tonto National Forest to the east. Scottsdale Population Growth .. ^a ) n ,, r ra 41 1,11 0 _o WNW �-. 0.' a. 1 1.Z5 a �F 5� x7 ',, ' e Asa, i 2 L:) 94 .5v .ter, .--- •....--,:<:-.., � :.-> .,',• t`.-. The City has contracted fire services with Rural/M:tro Fire Department since it was first incorporated in 1951. Rural/Metro is one of the largest fire and emergency service providers in the United States with operations in more than 150 communities throughout 18 states. Nationwide responses total more than one million calls for service each year. The performance based contract with the City of Scott dale for fire and EMS services, currently provides for fire protection to be provided from nine fire statio s, with 11 ACLS engine companies, two ACLS truck companies, six ACLS rescue units, two airport appar tus, and seven support and utility vehi- y cles. The contract allows for 120 full-time personnel (47 per shift). Of thes: employees, 65 are p araedics and 19 are fire prevention staff. By contract, the fire prevention division activities i i elude all aspects of public education, fire prevention engineering, and plan review. The prevention responsibiliti:s also ensures code compliance inspections for all new construction and existing occupancies. 0., - . - , ti ''•''' x- r _o. � _... .... • # : 0 :- -° ?a a• a M'i € $:'?tt s , , rte ',e'Y In 1985, the city annexed an additional 36 square miles near it's northern borders. This increased the size of the city to it's current 182.5 square miles. At the time, there was st II approximately 100 square miles in the community that remained primarily undeveloped. Since 1985, the city has experienced consistent growth. Scottso ale has expanded it's population by 29% since 1990. This is the second fastest growth rate in the greater Phoenix area. The primary growth areas were to 1 the eastern and northern portions of the community. In the beginni g of 1985, the city had a population of 107,900 which grew to 166,490 by 1995. This is a 54% increase in 10 y:ars. io TU : uadolanaa - oueuipap Al The City of Scottsdale and Rural/Metro have a long history of rcognizing the benefits associated with a prouctive, preventive approach to emergency service delivery. Th first major step in this arena occurred in � Sepbonnberof 1974, when the enacted its first nnok� hre ophnNeroode. City Ordinance #829 adopted the 1973 Uniform Fire Code and amended the document to reqiire automatic sprinkler protection for any structure that was larger that 7500 square feet, or more than three stories in height. At the time the ordinance was passed, it was one of the most advanced in the Unked States. The ordinance development was based on two primary beliefs. Firut, the understanding within the fire protection community that automatic sprinkler systems have been extremely effective in controlling or extinguishing fires. Second, the realization that in spite of the best efforts of a community, large fire inoidonbsoftenexceedthacapabi|i{yandavaUab|oreoourcasoythL |oco| fireoervica. Theaemn jor incidents negatively imnpantthemmnergenuyoarvina |evn|oof� |argergengraphinarea for onextended pehodofdnne. � OftenittekesodnanmoUcincident0uiUushahothispnintonbnthonationu| and |ooa| |eveiThreeof the most easily recognized incidents that relate to the effectiveness and positive impact that automatic sprinklers could provide for large structures occurred in Phi|ade|ph|o. Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The highrise fire that occurred in Philadelphia on Sa1urday. February 23, 1991, provides the first example of how fire sprinklers can assist the fire service. Thafire progressed to a 12-alarm incident as additional mnanpovve, and equipment were needed to assist firefighters that were engaged in hours of fire combat. The fire, which began on the 22nd floor, claimed the lives of three firefighters. The fire raged out of control until it reached the 30th floor. Here, firefighters were able t supply water to a light hazard sprinkler system where ten heads activated and controlled the blaze. In Las Vegas, Nevada, the MGM Grand Hotel fire occurred on November 21, 1980. This single incident resulted in 85 civilian fatalities and dramatically illustrated the impact that fire gases have on occupants within a large structure. This landmark incident is another example of how quickly a major fire � can impact the available resources of the local fire depodmnent, and where the installation of automatic sprinkler systems could have made a positive impact on the incidert. � On May 4, 1988, the tallest building in Los Angeles axperiennad a fire that dramatically impacted the available resources of the City Fire Department. Beginning on the 12th floor, it took 64 fire companies over 3 1/2 hours to gain control of the incident. The First Interstate,Bank fire was ultimately suppressed by � �nacrews, but only a�erkilling one civilian, injuring 4U. and oonaumoingfive floors. The fire loss isestimated at $50 mnU|ion, and rendered the structure unusable for six months. It was reported that at times, the incident commanders were unsure whether this fire could be contr011ed and wondered if the entire 62 story building would be lost in flames. Further evaluation also identified that, if the sprinkler retrofitting of the structure had been completed, a single sprinkler head could hav controlled the fire during the incipient phase. The fire service in the United States has responded to the qhallenge presented from major national events by using the heightened awareness to establish public education initiatives and get local policy 12 makers to require stricter fire codes and prevention measures. This "Igislation by catastrophe" has resulted in some effective local proactive measures being taken after the incident "cb 'ned. Still, how many large office, residential J^. structures, and high risk occupancies are not being addressed or proteCted due to local conditions or politics? Scottsdale was first introduced to the residential sprinkler concept in 1977. when Chief Ron Coleman of San Clemente, California requested Lou Whitzeman be present when his breakthrough residential ordinance and protection concept was presented to the City Council. ChiefVVitzannori and several other recognized leaders in the sprinkler protection field were in attendance to provide assistance an support for Chief Coleman. SpanificaUy, their support was related tnidentifying the advantages and disadvantages fbuUt'inprutecdon. VVhanVVi1comnenreturned, 9f he assigned the task of developing a comprehensive sprinkler ondinorlice for the City of Scottsdale to the City's Fire Marshal, Bob Edwards. After making extensive contact with all the parties involved in the early development of the residential sprinkler technology, it was decided that for this concept to be sucqenofu|, two primary issues still needed to be addressed. The critical issues were: 1) some additional real life scenario testing of the new technology would need to � be established; and 2\fudherdevelopment and research of the design //eedomnconcept hnhelp address the economic impact of this built-in protection. The first issue addressed was additional testing of the new residential sprinkler technology. It was identified that in the late 1970's and early 1980's all of the testing had been conducted in the controlled environments of testing i |abnraboheaorinbuildings of |i�|evalue that vverescheduled for demoUbon. /\ plan was developed butest the various types of residential systems in new single family homes. Contact and negotiations began with a local builder, VVonnaqk Honnos, to develop and install residential sprinkler systems in two model homes. The primary objective was 'l establish the effectiveness and impact that various types of new residential sprinkler technology could provide on fires in structures with real market value. The obstacles to conducting this type of comprehensive, real-life testing vvnre tremendous. One of the most significant challenges was convincing Womack Builders to participate. Final negotiations boiled down to an agreement that Rural/Metro guaranteed the new technology would work or they would urchase the home at full market value should it be destroyed. In addition, Rural/Metro agreed to completely restore the hnnoea, and place the sprinkler systems back in service. Support from the fire protection community was also crihcm|, because the planning and implementation for testing of this magnitude was a massive undertaking. Some of the nnajoir participants included: the City of Scottsdale, Factory Mutual, United States Fire Admninistradnn, National Fire Protection Association, Sentry Insurance, Underwriters Laboratories, Central Sprinkler CorporaUon, Grinnell Sprinkler Corporation, Grantham Fire ProtmnUon, Marriott Corpnrabon, Arizona State Department of Emergency Services, Phoenix Fire Deportnnent, and. of course, Rural/Metro. Over 250 individuals also participated and supported the three day testing process. The objectives of the tests were: 1) to combine the results of /nany years of study and experimentation into one conclusive test and summary of the residential sprinkler concept; 2) to complete actual, real life testing on the current fast response sprinkler technology; 3) to study the actual cbsts associated with the application of this technology for installation and effectiveness; and 4) to provide a conclusive test that indicated the potential benefits for life safety by placing actual participants in the rooms oforigin for bwnf�ho iniha|�esto� b 13 The actual Scottsdale tests took place during the week of April 19, 1982. The schedule included five scenarios that would be duplicated in each of the homes, for a total of 10 fires. A total of nine fire tests were conducted in the living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms of the two new homes. One scheduled test was aborted due to a malfunction in the ignition equipment. The actual tests were televised through closed circuit equipment, and provided numerous witnesses with live video of the event. The preliminary fire and loss data was compiled by Factory Mutual and Sentry Insurance. 1" Estimated Damage Dollar Loss (Calculation on Basis of Damage With Sprinkler System and Without Sprinkler System) Rural/Metro Fire Sprinkler Tests,April 19,20,21,1982 Test Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 Totals A.Carpets-repair, 800 150 150 150 400 350 1,100 650 3,750 Clean,replace B.Floors uncarpeted 200 150 75 50 475 as above C.Walls,ceilings- 300 350 550 700 425 500 950 800 4.575 Paint,clean,seal D.Drywall repair 500 150 150 300 1,100 E.Deoderization 100 100 150 150 150 150 150 950 F.Electrical repairs 300 150 450 G.Kitchen light panels 100 100 H.Kitchen, 1,500 500 2,000 cabinets,hoods I.Furnishings, 300 400 300 400 700 500 150 150 2,900 drapes,clean repair J.Clothing,cleaning 250 150 150 550 K.Fireplace,cleaning 150 150 L.Unidentified 200 200 Total 1,500 1,000 3,600 2,400 2,150 1,800 3,000 1,750 17,200 Midrange damage estimate without sprinklers 3,500 3,500 12,500 6,500 12,500 12,500 32,500 32,500 116,000 Low range damage estimate without sprinklers 3,000 3,000 10,000 5,500 10,000 10,000 25,000 25,000 91,500 High range damage estimate without sprinklers 4,000 4,000 15,000 7,500 15,000 15,000 40,000 40,000 140,500 Indicated savings by fire sprinkler systems 2,000 2,500 8,900 4,100 10,350 10,700 29,500 30,750 98,800 Fig 3-1 Preliminary Fire Data Test Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 Test Description Living Rm. Living Rm. Kitchen Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Kitchen Living Rm. Living Rm. W.House E.House W.House E.House W.House E.House W.House W.House E House Couch Couch Grease Grease Bed Bed Coffee Pot Xmas Tree Xmas Tree Min:Sec Min:Sec Min:Sec Min:Sec Min:Sec Min:Sec Min:Sec Min:Sec Min:Sec Ignition 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 Vapor 0:10 0:16 0:40 1:20 0:30 0:24 2:00 0:07 0:04 Open Flame 0:33 0:31 3:15 4:12 1:10 0:52 3:15 0:07 0:04 Smoke Detector 1:18 2:07 4:34 5:20 6:57 1:07 Sprinkler Activation 2:55 1:17 3:45 4:50 1:56 1:04 6:47 0:15 0:19 Control by Sprinklers 4:15 3:55 5:12 3:07 4:00 7:07 0:45 Sprinkler Shut Down 4:40 4:15 6:50 7:15 4:46 4:25 7:50 2:15 2:04 Ceiling Temperature(F) 161 136 199 455 256 160 169 560 295 Temperature at 5 feet 88 82 82 109 124 91 85 96 78 Temperature at 3 feet 81 80 82 88 82 84 81 81 74 Carbon Monoxide-PPM 162 239 100 0 693 619 164 408 306 No.of heads activated 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 2 Fig 3-2 In conclusion, the tests were a major success for the insurance, sprinkler, and fire protection industries. It was estimated that there was a property savings of 85.17% due to the ability of the fire sprinklers to control the incidents. The property loss in the sprinklered fires was estimated at$17,200. The estimated loss without the sprinklers was $116,000, a difference of$98,800. The new technology worked 14 well with eight of the nine fires being controlled by two or less heads. The only"sprinkler failure"was event#9, which was a Christmas tree fire. In this test the fuel load, heat and ceiling spread of the fire activated six sprinkler heads before the fire was controlled. The life safety benefits were also dramatically illustrated by allowing two persons to be present inside the homes, for the first two burn tests and measuring the impact of the temperature and associated fire gases for all of the incidents. After establishing the life safety and property conservation benefits that could be obtained with the residential sprinkler concept, the next task was to develop an ordinance that would best implement this type of protection. A primary goal was to create a new sprinkler ordinance Which would best use this type of new technology without having a major, negative impact on the future development of the community. It soon became apparent that this effort would not be very successful, unless the economic impact issues were aggressively addressed. Initial contacts with communities, which had been successful in developing voluntary standards, like Cobb County, Georgia, provided the groundwork for the development of real life "design freedoms"that would help make the program and the sprinkler ordinance more cost effective. Development of the local issue began with evaluating the impact that a comprehensive residential and commercial sprinkler ordinance would have on current city departments and statutes. All areas were addressed with the primary changes and impacts determined to be in water resources, development services, and both the building and fire codes. The initial focus was to identify which of the passive development code guidelines could be changed or modified to help reduce the initial cost of required sprinkler protection. As a result of the staff research and valuable input from the development community, several "design freedoms"were identified. These changes were items which could be inserted into the ordinance, and would help reduce the impact of mandatory sprinkler protection. In development services, a density increase of 4% for single family communities was initiated. A reduction in residential street width from 32 feet to 28 feet was approved. Cul-de-sac lengths were increased from 600 feet to 2,000 feet. For commercial development, the 360 degree access requirement for fire apparatus was eliminated for fully sprinklered structures. In the building code, the requirement for one hour construction was eliminated for single and multi-family dwellings. The standards for rated doors separating single family homes from garages was also eliminated. The most substantial impact was in the water resources department. Fire hydrant spacing was increased from 330 feet to 700 feet for sprinklered commercial and multi-family developments and from 600 feet to 1200 feet in fully sprinklered single family home developments. The required fire flow demand for structures was reduced by 50%, and resulted in a typical one step reduction in water main size. These changes also resulted in the ability to provide smaller water storage tanks. An additional feature included with the water resource issue, was the ability to use reclaimed or "grey water" to provide supplies for the fire protection systems in commercial structures where community potable water systems were inadequate. The Uniform Fire Code had to be amended to require sprinkler protection in all occupancies and revisions were made to the fire flow demands that are located in the appendix. A closer evaluation related to the impact of the allowable design freedoms has also been completed. Several comments and concerns were registered by members of the fire protection community relating to the increase of hydrant spacings now 700 feet for commercial and 1200 feet for residential. Concern was expressed that the ability of suppression forces to conduct fire combat operations would be negatively impacted by the changes. First, it must be remembered the focus for the community fire pro- 15 tection was being changed from traditional or reactive activities, to built-in protection and that these spacings apply only to fully sprinklered residential developments and commercial structures. Actual practical drills indicated, that even with the most dramatic spacing (1200 feet for residential) the longest hose lay would be only 600 feet. When this distance was combined with the large diameter hose which is carried on all apparatus and used for supplying engine companies, the impact was minimal as it related to the time needed for performing the supply line operation and the ability to receive adequate water. The reduction in hydrants also had a positive economic affect in two other areas. An evaluation of the fire hydrant distribution plans indicated a reduction by approximately 1/3 in the total number of hydrants required. This resulted in a savings of $2,000 per hydrant and has contributed to reducing the future, ongoing maintenance costs which the city is required to provide. The justification for narrower streets and longer cul-de-sacs was related to the risk and possibility of multiple alarm fires occurring in sprinklered structures. It was determined, with the vast majority of fires" starting in the protected living areas of a residence (67.5% per NFPA statistics) that the required sprinkler protection would result in smaller, lower impact fire incidents. The development community is also actively pursuing various methods to develop in the upper desert and foothills regions of the city with minimal impact to the environment. The longer narrower street design resulted in actual dollar savings to the project. This also gave the development community another tool to accomplish their reduced environmental impact goals, without having any measurable or negative impact on fire suppression forces. A practical evaluation of the one hour construction and compartmentalization building requirements for residential structures was also completed. Several evaluations of one hour construction, indicate this laboratory rating is obtained under optimum testing conditions and often does not translate to actual material or construction practices and real time fire conditions. In real life experience, the theory of one hour compartmentalization is an optimistic assumption that might be effective if people did not move into the structure. Post fire investigations and reports regularly reveal, the required one hour construction components had easily been voided and provided questionable protection. It was recognized that each structure will still receive a measure of compartmentalization with the use of 1/2 inch non-rated gypsum materials. Actual live testing indicated, when non-rated materials were combined with the proactive protection of working fast response sprinklers, the structure has a better chance of being less impacted by the growth and destruction associated with typical structure fire events. During the three years it took to identify and develop these economic guidelines, several new projects in the City of Scottsdale were allowed to use the "design freedom" concept to establish and complete their projects. They were the Harbor Point apartment complex, Paseo del Norte nursing facility, and the Boulders residential resort. These test projects identified, that the concept of fully sprinklered facilities could be more cost effective and allowed the fire department more latitude to establish acceptable protective guidelines for projects that presented difficult design challenges. When the ordinance was ready to be presented to the city council, the primary focus and impact identified not only the life saving factors, but, the economic benefits that could be expected for the approximately 100 square miles of the city still essentially undeveloped. Estimates for the infrastructure costs were based on the current city master plan and showed that substantial savings were possible. The major impact was projected at$7.5 million in infrastructure savings for the water distribution system. 16 Additionally, it was anticipated that the sprinkler ordinance would result in the reduction in size or elimination of at least three fire stations at a savings of $6 million in initial capital costs and annual savings of over $1 million. The final determination identified that the cost of requiring this type of comprehensive fire protection was minimal compared to the life safety, emergency resource management, and property conservation results that would be achieved. After years of testing, developing and educating the members of the community, Chief Robert Edwards presented the Scottsdale Sprinkler Ordinance to the City Council on June 4, 1985. Support and testimony for this concept was provided by Kathy Vernot of Central Sprinkler Corporation, Chief Ronald Coleman from California, Chief Dave Hilton from Georgia, as well as several local developers. This single event took approximately four and one half hours for the mayor and council members to hear testimony from all interested parties, on both sides of the issue. The result was the passage of Scottsdale Ordinance#1709 by a vote of 6 to 1. Local guidelines established that the commercial and multi-family requirements of the sprinkler ordinance would go into effect 30 days after the council meeting. The requirement for the implementation of the single family residential sprinkler portion of the ordinance, would be delayed until January 1, 1986. During the implementation period, another city task force was established to better identify the associated costs and design freedom benefits, specifically associated with the residential protection. A consultant study from Reese-Carr, Inc. was commissioned by the City of Scottsdale and completed in February 1986. This report applied the new ordinance to several existing residential developments and established a local base line for the associated costs of residential sprinkler protection. V Installation Comparison and Benefits Historically, the first and largest issue associated with the requirement for residential sprinkler systems is cost. The 1986 Reese-Carr study was based on 11 different local home designs by three developers. Using these guidelines, an average house was developed. All of the calculations for the study were based on an average 2,000 square foot single family home. The two primary areas this study focused on were the total costs and allowed design freedoms for both on-site and off-site changes. The findings of this 1986 study indicated the total costs would be $1.14 per square foot to install a residential sprinkler system in a new 2,000 square foot Scottsdale home. The design freedoms that were included in the ordinance equaled a per house savings of $158.52 for on-site construction tradeoffs and an additional $1,951.55 for off-site adjustments. When these ordinance design freedoms were included, the total costs of the residential system were estimated to be $157.24 per installation to the builder and approximately $212.27 per home to buyers. The installation costs of residential sprinklers in Scottsdale have been closely monitored since the ordinance went into effect. The City has experienced a consistent reduction in the installation price of residential systems. Discussions with members of the sprinkler industry helped identify the primary reasons behind this trend. They are: this is a mandatory requirement for the community; established standards are identified for all builders; increased competition for the available business; better availability of quality materials; and an increase in the efficiency of those installing the systems, resulting in better and quicker installations. The following chart illustrates the overall trend and average installation costs in Scottsdale. This does not include the additional design freedom savings that were identified in the Reese Carr Study. Production Homes Custom Homes Date $114Aft- f,' NA February 1986 7 .89 June 1989 4 .63 _79 March 1993 .59 .70 January 1996 Fig 4-1 It must be recognized that Scottsdale's location in the Southwest has a positive impact on the associated costs due to the climate and dramatic growth associated with the area. Additionally, these same advantages might not apply to all areas of the country. However, what is important is the ability of the industry to become more innovative, productive and cost effective when market conditions allow open competition for the installation of these required systems. It is interesting to draw a comparison to an article published in the July 1990 edition of the Operation Life Safety newsletter called "Why Johnny Can't Afford a House." This review of construction and associated costs for homes in California, showed that the installed residential fire protection (which included automatic sprinkler systems) equaled less than one percent of the sales price of a typical California home. In 1996, a residential sprinkler system for a 2,000 square foot Scottsdale home will now cost the builder as little as $1,180. This is less than 1% of the sales price for new Scottsdale homes and typically less than most upgrades in residential structures. 19 There continues to be a tremendous difference in the recognition of sprinkler system effectiveness between commercial and residential applications. In 1991, the City of Scottsdale, Reliable Sprinkler Corporation and Rural/Metro Fire Department conducted a pilot program to retrofit a small, downtown strip shopping center with an automatic sprinkler system. This retail center was block construction with a flat composition roof and covered 7,790 square feet. According to the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) standards, the complex and individual occupancies experienced a reduction in the insurance costs of approximately 75% as a result of the installation of a sprinkler system. g r;x ,, Non-Sprinklered Rates Sprinklered Rates Difference x-, Complex .327 per$100 coverage .080 per$100 coverage 75.54% Example $500,000 coverage times.327 equals$1,635 per year $500,000 coverage times .080 equals$400 per year $1235 Contents .545 per$100 coverage .140 per$100 coverage 74.31% Example $500,000 coverage times.545 equals$2,725 per year $500,000 coverage times.140 equals$700 per year $2,025 Fig 4-2; Recognition for the effectiveness of residential sprinklers by the insurance industry has been slower to materialize and several issues still remain that are related to residential protection. The losses associated with residential properties indicate this issue continues to be a major area of concern for the United States. The NFPA reported that in 1994 nearly 74% of all structure fires occurred in residential properties, 57% of the total structure loss for the year occurred in residential properties (estimated $3.615 billion dollar loss in single family structures), and 80% of fire fatalities occurred in residential buildings (66% of total fire fatalities occurred in single family structures). A review of the policies associated with several major insurance carriers across the country identified a wide variance in the policies of the industry. Local agents and underwriters still need additional training related to the benefits of residential sprinkler protection and industry policy. Depending on the design of the system and the areas to be protected, the discounts can range from 5% to 45%. The higher discounts are available only when sprinkler protection is combined with features like smoke detection, monitoring of the systems, installation of fire extinguishers, and deadbolt locks. Surveys of the local insurance industry indicate the majority of insurance carriers will offer some type of discount, with the average being approximately 10%for approved residential sprinkler system protection. It has often been reported by the building industry, some members of the real estate industry, and even individual insurance agents, that insurance costs for residential properties will increase due to the possibility of water damage from sprinkler systems. A survey of local and national insurance providers failed to identify any organizations that currently subscribed to this practice. However, this issue refuses to go away. When examined closely, the issue of water damage is full of holes. All new homes already have an extensive network of plumbing installed for domestic use. Typically, the required water flows for the domestic system dictate the connection and size of the water meter for the residence and usually will 20 exceed the hydraulic demands for residential sprinkler protection. The domestic network is not tested for reliability, other than for its ability to handle the static pressure from the community distribution system without developing any leaks. Typical domestic distribution system pressures can range between 60 and 100 pounds per square inch. The most popular sprinkler. construction mnoteria|. CPVC pipe, has a rated burst test pressure of 650 psi and the typical residential sprinkler head is tested at 500 psi. In Scottsdale, the materials used for residential sprinkler installations receive a pressure test of 150 psi for a 24 hour period. These tests far exceed what is already accepted for the domestic water systems and will positively identify any area of the sprinkler piping network that was installed incorrectly or had material deficits. An (nitial in-depth study of the first 40 activations of working structural fires which resulted in sprinkler anUvat)nn, revealed some interesting information that was related to fire flow comparison and water damage potential. The 40 activations consisted of 28 commercial firos, eight nnu|U'famni/y, four single fanmi|y, and two incidents where definitive times and flows could not be established. For the purpose of the study, 38 incidents were used and comparisons were drawn between sprinkler head activation and flows versus estimated fire flows from suppression hand lines. The actual flow times for the sprinkler incidents which are recorded on the activation records were used as a baseline. Residential sprinkler flow calculations were set at 18 gallons per minute for a single head and 26 gpm for two heads. These are the original standards established from NFPA 13D and have been improved on over the last several years by the sprinkler industry. Commercial flows were set at an average of 25 gpm for each sprinkler head. Fire flows were based on two 1 3/4 inch handlines, with Task Force nozzles, flowing 200 gpm each or 400 total gpm. The sprinkler water flow consumption for all 38 incidents was a total of 13,573 gallons. This equaled an average flow of 357 gallons per incident, The comparable suppression operations indicated a total of 185,600 gallons of water flowed. This equaled an average of 4,884 gallons of water per incident. For the purpose of this eva|uaUon, it was estimated that the suppression flow times to control the fires for all 38 incidents were the same as the sprinkler control times. This review illustrated that smaller amounts of vvmter, distributed earlier in the incident by built-in protection, had a positive effect on the impact and extent of fire and water damage experienced by the structure. Another issue that has been identified in Scottada|a, is the process associated with the Insurance Service Organization (ISO), Commercial Risk Services grading schedule. This process is designed to evaluate the relative effectiveness of the local fire protection capabilities. Life safety issues are secondary to property protection in this grading schedule. This evaluation primarily focuses on the local fire suppression features that relate to the abi|itieo, amount, and use of suppression manpower and equipment. This type of expensive and reactive fire protection tends to over estimate the true capability of fire suppression fnrcos, as it relates to structural fire protection in the community. In 1980. Scottsdale received its current rating as a Class 4 community. Recently this community participated in another rating evaluation. While currently not completed and pub|iohad, several issues surfaced during this process. The schedules currently used by ISO evaluators were last established in 1980, over 15 years ago. There is a definite lack of ability, and little attempt, to address the new technological advances that have been made in the fire service over the last 15 years. It is often reported that ISO does recognize automatic sprinkler protection in commercial structures. Hovvever, the accuracy of the records transferred between the ratings bureau and their field inspection division were surprisingly outdated and inaccurate as related to the installed automatic fire protection systems in Scottsdale. An example was the ISO supplied printout of the non-protected complexes that were located in this jurisdiction. These facilities need to be properly identified to accurately evaluate the worst case scenario for fire flow requirements and suppression capabilities. When compared to the established pre-emergency p|ana, nearly all of the ISO identified non-protected complexes vvnre, in fact, protected with automatic sprinkler systems. Even new commercial retail deve|opnnants, that were constructed in the early 1990'o (long after the passage of the Scottsdale sprinkler ordinance), were listed as non-protected structures. As a result, nearly all of the sprinklered complexes evaluated for the new Scottsdale rating were required to supply the fire flows that have been established for non-sprinklered properties. Several other issues were identified during the recent rating process. These were primarily related to the inability of ISO to recognize new technology and credit the local fire service for sound proactive decisions. The ISO standards place a high premium on station locations and response time criteria. In Scottsdale, the fire units can control traffic in intersections through the use of the 3M Opticom system. CurrenUy, there are over 230 intersections that use this technology to maintain traffic and emergency vehicle response flows. New station locations are identified through the use of a computer response program called Fire Route,, that identifies the best locations and expected response times given actual road conditions. As a result of these programs, the citizens of Scottsdale consistently receive an average response time of between 3:30 and 3:45 minutes. A major portion of the City of Scottsdale growth has been related to multi-family and single family residential development. The use of NFPA sprinkler standards 13D and 13R to protect residential properties does not translate to an increased community credit by ISO standards. This occurs because the introduction of these standards indicate the primary goal of these documents is to better address life safety issues. As a renu|t, this community will receive no credit for the built-in protection that has been installed over the past decade. The use of these technologies to help address community wide fire protection was merely interesting to the rating procedure. Primarily, because they were not identified in the community rating schedules that had been established in 1980. 22 VI Opposition to Sprinkler Systems It is obvious to most professionals associated with the fire protection industry, that there is not a single approach or device that can provide all the answers to the various conditions and issues which are encountered when providing effective fire protection for a community. The challenges, risks, expectations and local conditions vary widely, based on which part of the country reviewed. It must be recognized that success in addressing the fire problem will come on many fronts and in small victories. Understanding this roa|ih/, efforts must still be concentrated on the numerous barriers to positive change and progress. Automatic sprinkler systems are not the savior of the fire service in the United States. Hovvevar, using the new technology and objectively evaluating and understanding the positive impact these tools can have on a commnunihy, it is sometimes difficult to understand the massive amounts of opposition this type of program encounters. The major opposition to mandatory residential sprinkler ordinances comes from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Publicly, the National Association of Home Builders and their Research Center try to indicate they support the continued development of safety devices and residential sprinkler protection. At several open meetings, representatives of the NAHB research center indicated that if the costs of a residential sprinkler installation were reduced to around $1.00 a sq. ft., there would not be much opposition from their members. Their official positions often conflict. What is usually consistent are their comments that they do not oppose residential sprinkler proteoUon, the cost of the sprinkler systems are too high and would provide a dis-incentive to future home buyers, that it is not necessary in new homes because new homes don't burn, and this protection should be a buyer's choice and not a mandatory requirement. Howevar, when it comes time to actually support progress, the organization members take extraordinary steps to see this type of concept does not gain support or become widely practiced. During the developmental stage of the Scottsdale sprinkler ordinance, extensive input and comments were solicited from the development community and local home builders. This is the primary reason the previously identified list of design freedoms was so extensive. During this developmental stage, representatives from the local Home Builders Association stated they still did not like the mandatory naquirennant, but they would not oppose ordinances similar or less restrictive than Scottsdale's proposal. Their story has changed. On June 4, 1985, representatives of the National Association of Home Builders testified to the Scottsdale City Council that by passing this comprehensive type of sprinkler ordinance, they would be making the cost of new homes increase to the point that future residents would not be able to qualify for a home loan. In addition, the council was also advised that new development of residential homes would stop in this city and dramatically impact the ability of the city to continue its positive growth cycle. As illustrated earlier in this report, this has not happened. A closer review of the home buying habits associated with the general public indicate that very few basic homes are sold to people who barely qualify. All contracts examined indicated that upgrades to the lot, |andsoaping, oarpedng, kitohono, tile, window coverings, fireplaces and patio coverings were common. When reviewing the costs of these upgrud*o, nearly all were more expensive than the additional cost of a typical residential sprinkler installation, Over the past 10 years, no purchase contracts were submitted to the fire department for review that indicated an individual homebuyer was excluded from the new home 24 market because of residential sprinklers. The National Association of Home Builders National Convention,which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada in January of 1994, was a good review of their policies. It was widely reported that the sprinkler industry was allowed to install an automatic sprinkler system in a conference display home. Hovvaver, what was not reported was the installing company was not allowed to provide informational packets promoting the benefits associated with this type of proactive protection. A handout placed in the conference participanVs information packet, identified the strategies that could be used to oppose sprinkler requirements in single family homes. This informational handout specifically listed the strategies that have been successfully used on a local level to defeat sprinkler protection. In genera|, the handout advised the local area home builders to develop an area impact study and identify the additional costs for inntaUation, estimate how many customers would be excluded from the home market due to this increase, evaluate the local fire fatalities and show more fires and risk in older homes, and since these systems are reported to be so effective, determine if the local fire chief had installed residential sprinklers in his own home. AddibonoUy, they advised their members to use the NAHB Fire Safety Packet and write a local informational paper stating why sprinklers should not be required, attempt to go public by getting their paper distributed to the local press and radio talk shows who can provide coverage for their negative pooidon, develop a coalition and recruit local groups to help write opinions to support their opposition, And finally, to lobby the local policy makers with an outside expert and coalition members on the issue of this unnecessary protection, but, make sure to stress that as a builder you are neutral. Nowhere in the document are any inahuctiona, auggnsdonn, or standards related to meeting with the local fire authoriUao, community planners or members of the fire protection industry on how to objectively evaluate the possible positive impact this type of protection could have for the community or methods to develop support for any aspect of this type of protection. An example of the inconsistencies in the position of the National Home Builders Association and their Research Center occurred in early 1993. The International City Managers Association (ICMA), US Fire Administration and National Association of Home Builders Research staff had developed a research project. This program would use eight to ten jurisdictions and study the feasibility of reducing housing costs by identifying redundant fire protection in developments that are built with residential sprinklers. A rapidly growing suburb of Phoenix contacted ICMA's project director to indicate their willingness to participate in this research program. One of the requirements was that a local builder and the local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders had to participate and support the project. After the initial contacts had been noade, and the community's willingness to participate became known, the regional director for NAHB initiated a process to advise the city policy makers and the ICMA project director, that the area builders were not going to provide any local participation or support for this project. This jurisdiction was removed from consideration for this project. Given there were numerous local builders in Central Arizona who were familiar with residential sprinklers and the design freedom concept, this geographic area and rapidly developing community could have proven to be a valuable asset to the research. Another example of the extent to which local home builder associations will go occurred in late 1995. The California Building Industry Association began distributing a tape called "Make the Right Choice." This is a slick, professionally produced program which attempts to illustrate the point that residential sprinklers are not in the public's best interest. The tape was widely distributed and shown to local policy makers in an attempt to get existing residential sprinkler ordinances repealed and defeat the passage of any new legislation. Unfortunately, the tape uses numerous untrue statements along with minnr- 25 . . ity opinions and presents this misinformation as factual. As a result, several local California sprinkler ordinances soon came under attack. The National Fire Sprinkler Association quickly respondedwitha point-by-point publication that researched the Building Industry Association's "facts" and responded accordingly. Given the timing of the tape, several of the claims on this production were compared to the actual 10 year history of the Scottsdale Sprinkler Ordinance. The following is a brief review of some of their issues and how they relate to Scottsdale's experience. Sprinkler requirements are based on fear not facts: It is incredible to make the statement that the fire service primarily uses fear to pass sprinkler ordinances and that the threat of fire in the United States should not be a high priority issue. Any community can evaluate the NFPA annual statistics and compare them to the fire experience in their own community. As was illustrated earlier in the report, residential and single family fire protection is a major area of concern that receives too little attention. The fire service should not have to resort to"Legislation by Catastrophe" to get beneficial ordinances and guidelines enacted. Part of the problem still must be identified as the unrealistic expectations and the true abilities of the local fire service to provide the community with traditional/reactive protection. The benefits versus economic impact must be evaluated, including the infrastructure costs: Numerous design freedoms were identified earlier in this report that can be developed and implemented which will positively impact current and future community infrastructure costs. Estimated future infrastructure cost savings for the City of Scottsdale were estimated at $7.5 million. Fires will continue to occur and impact all communities whether the structures are protected or not. It has been estimated that 80 to 90 percent of the small business occupancies in a community that experience a working fire never recover. The records indicate that 92% of all Scottsdale fire activations were controlled with two or fewer sprinkler heads. Fire departments will not be eliminated; however, the destructive fire impact to a community can be positively addressed while the long term economic impact to the community as it relates to requests for additional resources can be controlled. The costs of installing residential sprinklers do not justify the benefit because fires and fatalities occur in older homes: Every decision related to the fire service is a cost versus benefit decision. These factors relate to the number and location of stations, amount of moenpower, equipmnent, and resources available to the community and the realization that the fire service will never be able to prevent or abolish all emergency incidents or fires. When does a new home become an old home and begin contributing to the communities risk? The continued construction of unprotected residential properties will only add to the future risk, fire potentia|, and infrastructure requirements for the community. A fire does not know if a structure is new or old and the great majority of fires are caused by the actions of people and not mechanical or equipment failures. This type of protection can be addressed economically with the design freedom concept. The cost to install sprinklers in Scottsdale has dropped dramatically since the ordinance was adopted, from $1.14 per square foot to$.60 per square foot. This is primarily due to the required nature along with 26 . . improved materials and installation procedures. Sprinklers cannot address fast flaming liquid fires or save people who are in the room of origin: Over the past 10 years, automatic sprinkler systems have been effective in controlling numerous fires in the City of Scottsdale that involved grease, liquid flammable 1hinnoro, natural gas, and several arson fires that used gasoline as an accelerant. Five people were in the room of origin or in the direct vicinity of these incidents and would have been fire fatalities, if not for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems. Quick response residential sprinklers have proven very effective with flammable liquid fires, even in structures that were under construction. In addidon, residential sprinklers are specifically designed to protect people located in the room of origin. The installation of smoke detectors and current building code requirements adequately address the fire protection needs: Without the protection provided in the Scottsdale Sprinkler [)rdinance, the fire fatality rate for the city would have experienced a minimum increase of 80% (from 1 0 to 18 over the past 10 years). Of the 10 fire tmta|)Uos, seven had smoke deteotoro, four were working propedy, investigators were unable to determine if the other three had vvorkod, and three fire fatalities had no smoke detectors. The mere pres- ence of smoke detection did not assist two chi|dran, one teenager, one elderly and three middle aged adults. Smoke detectors are an important and valuable tool to assist the fire service; however, the expe- rience over the past 10 years in Scottsdale illustrates that even with a working smoke detector, the occu- pant must have the ski||s, knowledge and ability to escape the structure on their own. Smoke detection cannot address the grmmth, impact or control of the fire inoident, because it is only a |noa|, primary notifi- cation process. The building code requirements are reactive at best. Additionally, most building codes still do not establish any minimum requirements for fire flows. Homeowners should have a choice about all that goes into the house and sprinklers will drive people out of the home market: Homeowners have very little to say about the majority of zoning, code and building requirements that apply to the construction of homes. It is very common for local stipulations to establish non-safety issues related to color of painto, roof type and co|or, additions to the ot,uctura, amounts and types of win- dows and even the direction and location of the building on the lot. Why should an issue that can positively impact citizen and community safety be pulled from the discussion? The previous discussion related to home buying practices apply and home builders still have been unable to identify anyone that was unable to purchase a local home due to the additional cost of a sprinkler system. The Scottsdale real estate market has not experienced any reduction in activity and knowledgeable local relators advise homes protected with automatic sprinklers are easier to sell. There is difficulty in maintaining and inspecting residential sprinkler systems: Systems are pressure tested and much more reliable than domestic water systems. The only 27 mechanical parts of a residential sprinkler system are the heat activated sprinkler, flow switch, 150 psi pressure relief and drain valves. The systems are very reliable and minimal maintenance is required once placed into service. The individual homeowner, insurance agent, or fire personnel can easily check the system for readiness. The opposition for the residential protection also comes from some individual members of the fire protection community, An example is the video "Making the Right Choice" which uses a Texas Fire Chief to support the building industry's position against residential sprinklers. Most of the internal fire service opposition to sprinkler protection is related to addressing change, protecting the status quo, and the belief that by adopting comprehensive sprinkler ordinances the local fire departments will no longer be needed. This is simply not true. However, what is true, is throughout the country the fire service is being asked to re-evaluate the service that is provided to its customers and to do more with less. It is also recognized that in some areas fewer responses, diminished resources and budget issues have become a tremendous concern. In some cases, the conflicts appear to be between the internal departmental desires to grow and obtain resources versus what the community actually needs or can afford. Operation Life Safety published an article several years back called "What's My Line?."This article correctly asked "What is the mission of a fire department?" Does a fire department best serve its community by suppressing fires quickly and efficiently-- or by keeping the fire from occurring and having a major impact on the community through effective prevention efforts? Clearly it is more economical and effective for the community to use the available technology and reduce the impact of fire, than to continue to increase the efforts to provide traditional reactive protection. There is no question that once a fire does occur, it is a major emergency and critical event. However, can the fire service afford to concentrate the available resources on activities that continually make up a smaller percentage of the requests for emergency service? Scottsdale AcUUv t Repot _ -44 19:$11105+95itt,vhs, "14, ':It kms, Tam,o ,:IS. "r � 4 :,. � s 28 VII p Evaluation of the Ordinance A closer review of the impact of the passage of Ordinance#1709 on June 4, 1985 by the City of Scottsdale shows this event was one of the most significant, positive actions that has been taken by the leadership of this rapidly changing community. Without the encouragement, integrity and support from these community leaders, this type of progressive action could not have been accomplished. In late 1989, several independent fire service consultants evaluated the entire fire protection and emergency medical system for the Scottsdale City Council. It is interesting to review the comments that were made about the Scottsdale Sprinkler Ordinance at that time. 1989 Fire Panel Report for the Scottsdale City Manager Panel Chairman: Chief Ray Picard, Huntington Beach, CA "North Scottsdale is protected by some of the most unique and effective fire prevention measures in the nation. Scottsdale is like in first place, right at the top nationally, when it comes to built-in prevention systems, such as required by the City's sprinkler ordinance." 1990 University City Science Center Consultant Report ".... Rural Metro has a model prevention and inspections program .... The cornerstone of the fire prevention program is the installation of fire sprinkler systems in all new commercial and residential units. This has controlled and will continue to control the amount of fire risk in the community. Their sprinkler program, coupled with an active inspections program provides the citizens of Scottsdale with a higher degree of safety than is available in most communities." The following information is a review of the overall positive impact the implementation of this type of sprinkler ordinance has had on the fire history in the City of Scottsdale. January 1, 1985 through January 1, 1996 Total Working Structure Fires in Sprinklered Buildings 109 Occupancy Types for Incidents Commercial 65 Multi-Family 26 Single Family 18 Total Value of Incident Properties $620,765,000 Total Fire Loss at 109 Incidents $211,950 Definite Lives Saved 8 Average Loss per Sprinklered Incident $1,945 Average Loss per Non Sprinklered Incident $17,067 Sprinkler Head Activation Rates 1-2 Heads(100) 92% 3 or more(9) 8% Estimated Sprinkler Water per Incident 299 gls Estimated Suppression Water Comparison 5,996 gls Estimated Sprinkler Flow per Residential Incident 209 gls Estimated Suppression Water per Residential Incident 3,290 gls Fig 7-1 When evaluating the impact this protection has had on residential structures, it is interesting to note how close the estimates from the 1982 sprinkler tests are to the actual 10 year history. Both single family and mufti-family records are included due to the compatibility of the technology, protection levels and installation requirements. Commercial activation information is not included in this review, with the exception of lives saved. Sentry Tests Single Family Multi Family 10 year Total, .. #Fires 8 18 26 44 Avg Loss(spr) $2,150 $1,689 $1,398 $1,544 d: „ Avg Loss(non) $14,500 $9,571* NA $11,624` Total Loss(spr) $17,200 $30,400 $36,350 $66,750 Total Potential $560,000 $5,393,000 $20,066,000 $25,459,000 Max Loss $32,500 $15,000 $12,000 NA type of fire Xmas Tree Arson Heater Hds Activated 6 13 2 Definite Lives Saved NA 1 3 8(including commercial) Fig 7-2 City Coverage of Protected Residential Penetration Unit Type Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Non-Sprinklered 37,652 14,888 Sprinklered Dwellings 19,649 13,938 Total Units 57,301 28,826 %Homes Protected 35% 49% (39%City total) Fig 7-3 Over the duration of this 10 year study, the City of Scottsdale experienced 598 fire incidents in residential structures. Of these fire incidents, 7.35% or 44 events resulted in sprinkler activation. The review of the 44 residential type activations indicate, 41 were controlled or contained with one or two sprinkler heads activating. Two of the three that needed additional heads were flammable liquid arson fires. The largest multiple head activation resulted from a flammable liquid pour which activated 13 sprinklers. A closer evaluation of the fire cause for the 44 residential activations is included in the following chart. Causes of Fires in Sprinklered Residential Structures Cooking 27.4% 12 Total Smoking/Matches 18.18 �t" Electrical 18.1 Arson/Suspicious 11.4 5 '�� �.R :„ �. Trash 11.4 5 Gas Leak 6.8 3 Construction 6.8 3 , Fig 7:4 31 Over the duration of this 10 year study, the City of Scottsdale experienced 574 fire incidents in commercial structures. Of these fire incidents, 11.32% or 65 events resulted in sprinkler activations. The percentage and numbers of fire incidents in sprinklered commercial occupancies is higher due to the requirements to protect most larger structures since 1974. A review of the 65 commercial activations indicate 59 were controlled or contained with one or two sprinkler heads. The multiple activations consisted of three vehicle fires, one arson fire and one flammable liquid spill, The largest multiple activation incident consisted of a fire and ambulance explosion in the covered loading dock of a resort. Five sprinkler heads activated and helped control the fire. A closer evaluation of the fire cause for the 65 commercial activations is included in the following chart. Types of Occupancy Classes for Commercial Fire Incidents Business 35.4% 23 Total Resorts 21.5 14 Assembly 18.5 12 Storage 10.8 7 Mfg/Hazardous 9.2 6 Institutional 3.1 2 Educational 1.5 1 Fig 7-5 Causes of Fires in Sprinklered Commercial Structures Arson 26.2% 17 Total Trash/Spontaneous 21.5 14 Cooking/Grease 15.4 10 Electrical 10.8 7 Smoking 10.8 7 Vehicle 9.3 6 Flammable Liquid/Gas 4.5 3 Construction 1.5 1 Fig 7-6 32 sogsilelS Ills Annual Scottsdale Strf J ral Fire Loss ( ce e • Annual Fire Department Cost per Capita ¢ to i51 egt x s,w.y t,.- ...,a»^•" +..- _ t$s. .._ ..�c .+A, `"'�'E - :•� ...n c u.. _3. w ''�fi 33 1ki structure Fires per oo puion ,f y € �J s " ., ,,1955; <1 „,„ } c s- z$ 1.," . € `a1 1 h a-"' '" r' . ' i r ,. .; ;z _ r ;. .. ..<r_ :ens'rs � �,. I Annual Fire Department. Costs ra , tP } t , ;i ' Property Loss t. t 1 sS1SIA.G:�t i i I $13,800 ar,E «..a.,.. I ,4 ,-„--,—.,,,,•:.7.:-;;4.• , g� yasr �fA« � i, ,a..�. 7�.".....,»., aw•�,a•". <.�." .wa : D?` "'�f+✓�� _"'- ...�:prtv+�� g,, e •"7,••,,y..4, n r r` " Sid .a W _ •f: .s .Viz„ ,= ::"4..,:-:::i'''.::� kms ,+ .«,b5 'T� • , e i ,.> *::‘:, * z* * ,p 5 4+ e r t Lo`,r s °,s:.r.. r.. }i . 1 ' { t � , 3 3§s 35 Summary of the 10 Year Study 1985/1986 1986/1987 1987/1988 1988/1989 1989/1990 1990/1991 1991/1992 1992/1993 1993/1994 1994/1995 1995/1996 Population 114,993 120,541 124,562 127,553 130,720 133,949 139,050 145,920 155,270 164,090 174,000 S.Miles 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 183 Dtal I-lousing Units 58,503 61,854 64,473 66,894 69,028 70,450 72,930 72,930 80,140 84,750 89,750 City Cash Value $6,818,621,467 $7,842,040,540 $8,586,700,202 $9,612,481,388 $9,923,032,524 $9,758,327,949 $9,562,174,238 $9,561,737,164 $10,081,538,114 $11,361,092,745 $11,848,571,2 Assessed Value $1,011,329,426 $1,154,751,678 $1,284,940,157 $1,440,604,450 $1,477,813,369 $1,425,378,617 $1,378,888,764 $1,352,922,240 $1,399,126,179 $1,530,088,317 $1,591,800,% rotal City Budget $63,546,742 $75,657,722 $85,409,250 $88,346,349 $90,942,888 $104,260,769 $110,201,298 $120,580,148 $131,282,065 $142,944,434 $160,143,49 'ire Dept.Budget $3,576,665 $4,057,569 $4,268,940 $4,892,637 $5,134,046 5,849,172 $6,209,823 $6,344,765 $7,315,995 $8,447,653 $10,161,405 e%of City Budget 5.63% 5.36 5.54 5.54 5.65 5.61 5.63 5.26 5.57 5.91 6.35 Cost per Capita $31.10 $33.66 $38.36 $38.36 $39.28 $43.67 $44.66 $43.48 $47.12 $51.48 $58.40 Fire Stations 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 nergency Incidents 10,626 9,614 10,114 10,814 11,408 11,939 12,701 14,203 16,105 18,066 19,208 )tal EMS Incidents 3,758 4,248 4,697 5,125 5,646 5,646 6,059 7,346 9,025 11,619 12,464 otal Fire Incidents 844 810 881 864 803 817 848 742 820 808 985 Structural Fires 97 95 128 113 125 173 135 129 111 142 240 tructural Fire Loss $2,488,586 $1,045,350 $1,203,294 $832,730 $2,051,925 $602,475 $769,670 $2,401,540 $749,675 :,,,Al $1,125,175 $1,334,075 Total Fire Loss $2,826,492 $1,182,125 $1,682,864 $892,680 $2,133,850 $749,955 $1,983,000 $2,799,190 $1,015,500 i" $1,514,055 $1,672,935 Avg.per Res. $11,740 $10,350 $10,723 $4,754 $9,616 $4,561 $11,007 $32,844 $10,011 $7,663 $7,538 Avg.per Corn. $41,083 $12,028 $9,723 $11,019 $26,045 $2,569 $1,559 $4,939 $5,331 $9,294 $3,768 st per 10K of Value $5.25 $5.17 $4.97 $5.09 $5.17 $5.99 $6.49 $6.64 $7.26 $7.44 $8.58 per 10K of AssNalue $35.37 $35.14 $33.23 $33.96 $34.74 $41.04 $45.03 $46.90 $52.29 $55.21 $63.84 re Loss per 10K of AV 24.61 $9.05 $9.37 $5.78 $13.88 $4.23 $5.58 $17.75 $5.36 $7.35 $8.38 re Loss per Capita $24.58 $9.81 $13.51 $7.00 $16.32 $5.60 $14.26 $19.18 $6.54 $9.23 $9.61 dal Fires per 1,000 7.34 6.72 7.07 6.77 6.14 6.10 6.10 5.08 5.28 4.92 5.66 :cure Fires per 1,000 0.84 0.79 1.03 0.89 0.96 1.29 0.97 0.88 0.71 0.87 1.38 saipnis ase XI CASE STUDY 1 Date: June 19, 198@ Location: 7575 E. Princess Drive Time: 1726 hours Occupancy: Resort Cause: Ambulance Explosion Activation: 5 heads Total Loss: $50.000 Total Potential: $58.000,080 Flow Time: 20 minutes Narrative: This major resort covers 450 acres, the main complex has 400 visitor rooms, eight lounges, over 77.000 square feet of meeting and ballroom opace, and covers a total of 186.288 square feet. The development was able to use many of the advantages outlined in the city's fire ordinance. The normal fire flow requirements for this complex could not be supplied by the City of Scottsdale infrastructure at the time the facility was constructed. A protection system was developed and designed which used the grey water lake system to provide sprinkler protection for the complex. This primary system has a 2.5 million gallon water capacity, 2000 gpm fire punop, a complete grey water fire protection loop with ten sprinkler zones and five grey water fire hydrants. In addition to the self contained grey water syotem, the city provided a 8" domestic loop with standard hydrants to serve as backup protection. The fire was caused by an accidental ambulance explosion with extension to the structure. Fire and ambulance crews had responded to the resort for a minor medical incident. The emergency crews staged their vehicles in the underground parking /delivery area of the complex. When the medical incident was a1obi|ized, the fire crews cleared the scene and were returning to quarters. Before the medical crews had returned to the ambulance unit a fuel leak developed, resulting in an engine compartment fire. The fire crews returned to the complex and found a well involved fire in the vehicle which was being accelerated by the oxygen carried on the unit. As crews began suppression activities the ambulance experienced an explosion. Five sprinkler heads in the area auUvated, controlled the extension of the fire, and provided major assistance to fire suppression crews. 38 xThe musan design with , ''� ,i agar `a*4,' �m ....mask :,,,,;:),,i, r extensivecoplex walkways ed andopen courtyards i , ,: connecting the various features of the resort(CSI-1) 7 1.- , wi �4 m:?-xi s ,3.: ';';;;',.`„,z.;441-'79 aye An overall view of the resort and the q-'1.15!:*"*4''''''':'''''',1;'?Z3::::::: ''''''44 4z< ' `: direct connection to the Tournament 3 i'. Players Club. The requirements for 360 degree access was modified due to complete automatic sprinkler protection. f (CS 1 2) .00,0000 .0114. The Scottsdale Princess Resort uses this ' ,w '" , 2.5 million gallon grey water feature and ;� . 'x ,* a 2,000(CS1-1)fire pump to provide the --... b_ 4€` s,..� - F ice,.} _ .': -9 initial supply for the automatic sprinkler e , , system. (CS 1-3) Mk, ' 4, .,... -e....,.. , ....,..., ':. is i. '= I . 39 x,"' Two hydrants near the access to the underground parking. One hydrant uses grey water and the other is connected to 1 9 r; : . an 8"domestic supply. (CS1-4) t 7 F4 ;_ • a. aR't T`Y T .. a K+lr..ar_,r...r.r.. k.r+s.,nwwr •'�, View of the loading dock area and the involved ambulance unit. Five sprinkler heads activated and helped control the fire. (CS 1-5) gym, A closer view of the damage associated with the explosion. The sprinkler pipe i„ remained intact. (CS1-6) it 40 .. ;;� _ A closeup view of the shattered window and interior damage from projectiles • launched during the explosion. (CSI-7) ..i,--.-:.1 Y .e a� ' a� :t.-',,,,,,..i.:710,-,. ......,.;„..,,,,, —:..... . .-:........,. •;ria . r' Y Extensive fire and structural damage to the ambulance unit. (CS1 8) "" -� 'a .- mitmliii .. .tea ' � '+ r an. , ]ria s 4 • 41 CASE STUDY 2 Date: August 20, 1986 Location: 7510 E. Thomas Time: 1435 hours Occupancy: Multifamily Residential Cause: Electrical Activation: 1 head Total Loss: $1,500 Total Potential: $1,000,000 Flow Time: 7 minutes Narrative: This fire was due to a malfunctioning electric fan, igniting an apartment fire on the bottom floor of a three story, 64 unit complex. The unit was unoccupied at the time of the incident with the exception of a small dog who was not injured. This was the first City of Scottsdale residential type activation due to fire. The fan shorted, extended to a combustible chair and resulted in a working interior fire. First notification to news outlets indicated that quickly extinguished, nominal damage fires were not newsworthy events. A major incident was dispatched to obtain the needed response from news organizations and get the success story of the sprinkler protection properly covered. One sprinkler head activated, extinguished the fire, notified the fire department, and flowed for a total of seven minutes. There was no structural damage and only $1,500 in minor smoke and water damage to the furniture. Fire department crews secured the sprinkler system, replaced the head, and removed the water from the structure. Occupants did not require relocation. 42 Typical three story multi-family complex of Type V construction. (CS2-1) I 4 i NI Wit i ; -- . Point of origin is on the left side of the chair. ,, \ Note minimal damage to surround ,4 ing combustibles. (CS2-2) y 1 r t i ro 4 .aPt n P I .1 <, s:K:'',4514r, An overall view of the main living area. Only ' x r` minor water damage to ceiling, walls,and rt " � ' ` 1; if interior furnishings. Note the wall wetting �. �� ,t 4 k - action from the specially designed residential a'� L ` rr ' i7,a sprinkler head. (CS2 3) p CASE STUDY 3 Date: February 6, 1989 Location: 11333 N. 92nd Street Time: 1129 hours Occupancy: Multi-family Cause: Electrical Activation: 2 heads Total Loss: $12,000 Total Potential: $623,000 Flow Time: 10 minutes Narrative: The testing of a newly installed electrical air handling unit caused this fire in the first floor of a two story apartment complex. The building was under construction and close to completion and being prepared for its final Certificate of Occupancy. The fire burned for some time in the unprotected, concealed wall and ceiling space before being discovered by electricians. The fire had extended through open combustible vertical voids to the second floor, at which point it vented into the protected living area where a residential sprinkler head activated and halted any additional extension and fire damage. Fire crews quickly located and controlled the concealed fire in the ceiling of the first floor unit. Total fire damage was $10,000 and the estimated water damage was $2,000. The incident provides a good example of the effectiveness of active sprinkler protection, even on fires that these systems are not designed to control. The activation of the sprinkler system on the second floor did not extinguish the fire, however, it was a major contributor to controlling and reducing the fire impact on the structure. 44 Two storymulti-family complex with Type V construction. (CS3-1) E ' • ,.4 0 , ., al,.... i �z- # � - Point of origin was a faulty concealed air handling unit. (CS3 2) iiiiiit 044 . xw t ...4`,...;:-`,78-,,-,Ss wa a i ..��yy� i 'a! Y'A Ya C^ . 4 P' ¢' Overhead fire traveled to adjoining units through open combustible spaces. (CS3-3). z 45 ? �, f t Fire extended vertically to the second ''''::':-'-1:,,,,-'s floor where it activated an automatic sprinkler head. The activation helped control further spread of the fire and prevented additional structural damage. (CS3-4) 4 4 $ i The CPVC sprinkler pipe in the g - � � �� concealed truss space did not fail, even m"` ' •• * x with direct exposure to the fire's gases. . s< p r x € .1 (CS3 5) �t '''" ....-' ,V VI,ms''s �, v s �'rt� 4 'rt -- An example of rapid fire spread through an unprotected, combustible, concealed space. (CS3-6) , ,,,,,,, $`‘, .,, ,..-,„,,,...„,_ ,,,, , , ,,-,,,.,_,, ,. .,- :..,,, , - .--,,,,,, ,4 ..,,,,,...,.',- -..,-.7'..1->l'4--.-i4- -,.:., -,,,,.,'''',,,,I.Q.,eg.1",. 1r- .,,e 3 <, a.- � ,� .a4t .,'F „ # 3 R. 1 # i „, ; . 46 CASE STUDY 4 Date: December 28, 1987 Location: 9000 E. Corrine Drive Time: 1545 hours Occupancy: Single Family Residence Cause: Garage Fire Activation: 1 head Total Loss: $0 Total Potential: $200,000 Flow Time: 10 minutes Narrative: This fire occurred when the resident placed hot fireplace coals into a combustible box and placed the container in the garage prior to leaving the home. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident. The structure was located in a new development with active construction. A sprinkler contractor and a fire inspector heard the local sprinkler alarm bell and responded to the residence. On their arrival, water was flowing from inside the garage door. The door was opened and the situation was investigated. A cardboard box had ignited in the garage which contained an extensive fuel load. One sprinkler head had activated and controlled the fire prior to it spreading to the 8 multiple adjacent exposures. The residence was secured and a note left for the owner to contact the fire department for information on the fire that had occurred in the structure. 47 • The outside view of the newly completed residence that had just experienced a garage fire. (CS4-1) The fire started from ashes in a paper bag placed next to combustible materials (CS4-2) n The heavy fire load included a boat and numerous other combustibles. (CS4-3) 1117191 • cg 48 CASE STUDY 5 Date: June 19, 1987 Location: 8000 E.Via Desirto Time: 1730 hours Occupancy: Single Family Residence Cause: Smoking I garage fire Activation: None Total Loss: $50,000 Total Potential: $144,000 Flow Time: None Narrative: The resident of this single family residence emptied hot smoking materials into a combustible con- tainer in the garage. Occupants then relocated to their backyard. The fire in the container extended to the vehicles and additional combustibles within the structure. The first notification of this incident was received from a neighbor advising of a fully involved garage fire. The first fire unit arrived in under five minutes and fire control was completed in less than 10 minutes. The spread of the fire was stopped in the kitchen after breaching the built-in, one-hour garage protection. Smoke and heat demarcation is visible throughout the residence. 49 a The results of a typical garage fire. ',". (CS5-1) m. a , 4 S' , x #. , At ,,,,,,,,, .a itt iP„ .,.. . The point of origin which consisted of smoking materials in a combustible e ' container. The interior of the garage a sustained extensive damage and _ 6, breached the one hour fire protection envelope. (CS5-2) 3 tG r , : Mew x f Al ' s Extensive damage to the kitchen area. This is where suppression crews halted ry `vq 1 F the extension of the fire. (CS5-3) VW r i 50 ' § Although the fire never reached the dining area, smoke and heat damage were significant. (CS5-4) ,a F " `z�� '-'14V Smoke and heat damage extended y`= f throughout the living area despite the fact that the fire never extended into the :c area. , , area. _. (CS5-5) e; -. ' S to '., Severe smoke damage well away from the actual fire. (CS5-6) 3 CASE STUDY 6 Date: July 31, 1995 Location: 13000 N. 103`d Place Time: 1000 hours Occupancy: Single Family Residence Cause: Arson Activation: 1 head Total Loss: $1,500 Total Potential: $138,000 Flow Time: 10 minutes Narrative: An arsonist used flammable liquid to ignite this house fire. A 21 year old occupant was sleeping in a bedroom at the time of the incident. A second party poured gasoline over the sleeping occupant and in the bedroom before igniting the materials. The sleeping occupant received only minor burns from his contact with the flammable liquid. Total damage was contained to the room of origin as a result of a single sprinkler head activation. Extensive damage to the structure would have occurred along with a probable fire fatality if not for the installation of the system. This is an excellent example of the effectiveness of the residential systems ability to address flam- mable liquid fires and to protect the people in the room of origin. 52 Atypical suburban e ,r consisting of lightweightScottsdale constructihomon and _ a heavy tile roof. (CS6-1) F � _ * , r g '. * .w " awr A. s The activated sprinkler head caused only minor damage 1 area. (CS6-2) to the finish of the ceiling 4 sft r^a Y 43.,3 - d 4'.=.'„';':-.e�T Via.« _.,.. _. -Fx• _r,... a a The bedP 9 whereman gasoline wasuickl 4 wasy poured 9 over -SEs slee in extinguished by the residential system. (CS6-3) i • Obvious pour patterns extend from the bed where the occupant was sleeping at ,•: the time of the arson. (CS6-4) yl 1111kt sis ' . • z'• Another view of the poured gasoline as it reg • x; , 5 extends out of the bedroom. Notice only minor damage from the flash fire prior to • °---` f the sprinkler suppressing the flames. .. • , (CS6-4) z�3� 1-f b. a The final inspection certificate for the sprinkler system that saved the . occupant's life is still on display in the 1-w' electrical panel box. (CS6-6) i _ y; ,a CASE STUDY 7 Date: July 12, 1993 Location: 12000 E.Altadena Road Time: 0735 hours Occupancy: Single Family Residence Cause: Arson Activation: 13 heads Total Loss: $15,000 Total Potential: $325,000 Flow Time: 10 minutes Narrative: This fires arsonist used a large amount of flammable liquid to advance the flames. Fire crews responded to reports of a fully involved residential structure. Fire crews arrived to find a large two story home with heavy smoke but little fire. Investigators found high volumes of combustibles and flammable liquid had been used throughout the structure, most likely to ensure total destruction of the home. The arsonist failed to disable the residential sprinkler system before setting the fire. A total of 13 heads activated and completely controlled the fire. Although the system is only designed to flow 26 gpm with two sprinkler heads activated, and was never designed to control accelerant fires of this magnitude, the system was able to contain the damage to only $15,000. The rapid suppression of the fire by the sprinkler system also assisted arson teams in their investigation by maintaining much of the evidence. 55 The front of the large two story residence in Scottsdale is Type V construction. The home $ was valued at$325,000. (CS7 1) L 2 '�.,,t4 '� , fin«'. Ys `"�, r, -. .-,--",';:,1, r x ` • a - - meq;& � The rear of the large structure. Note little ° if - evidence of any fire. (CS7-2) 4 ate', : A� a x �7, ,,:''f'''''':' � 99 71-''''', spa' - � The interior hall and stair case. The clothes and other combustibles were combined with flammable liquid to accelerate the fire. There was heavy soot and smoke damage but very little structural damage as a result of the fire. (CS6 3) . a ‘1-1.. - A. ' 4 S 56 CASE STUDY 8 Date: May 6, 1994 Location: 9600 E. Happy Valley Road Time: 1411 hours Occupancy: Single Family Cause: Arson Activation: 2 sprinkler heads Total Loss: $1,300 Total Potential: $130,000 Flow Time: 15 minutes Narrative: The arsonist of this building chose to attempt to destroy it in its most vulnerable state. The building was under construction and in the open frame stage. The residential sprinkler system had received its initial pressure test and the contractor had left the water supply active. Without the compartmentalization features of drywall, the fire quickly spread along the open framing members. Two sprinklers activated and controlled the fire. Despite open frames and the use of an accelerant, the sprinkler system performed beyond its intended design and gave the arson team a clean crime scene to investigate. 57 The structure in its most vulnerable state. Open framing with exposed combustible ° construction products throughout the • 4x ate_ }$ & The area of the flammable liquid pour. Note ,, •;, 1 ` *, t • the placement at the base of the highly -r a'.-` combustible framing. (CS8-2) Y111+4 q Y I (r � t tt II). Even with minor fire spread above the sprinkler system, the steam conversion and overspray were able to keep the fire from {• ��� r racing through the attic. (CS8-3) dfi � ..t CASE STUDY 9 Date: July 27, 1987 Location: 5000 N. 85th Street Time: 2330 hours Occupancy: Single Family Residence Cause: Smoking Material Activation: None Total Loss: $50,000 Total Potential: $85,000 Flow Time: None Narrative: Careless discarding of smoking material caused this tragic incident. Fire crews were responding to a non-emergency assignment when they discovered a working fire in a single family residence. The crew requested a first alarm assignrnent, secured a water oupp|y, and initiated rescue procedures and fire attack. The first unconscious victim was quickly located and removed from the structure. All of these initial actions were taken before notification would have been received from the public. This review provides an excellent example of an incident where even with all the trmdiUono|, reactive fire protection measures working in the citizen's havor, two people were not able to survive this typical residential fire. The home was single story, approximately 1600 square feet with block construction and a composition roof. The two victims were a 53 year old woman and her 23 year old son. They were not in the high risk category as defined by NFPA There was a smoke detector present but it is unclear if it was working. The fire crews that discovered the incident had less than a one minute response. Rescue of the first victim occurred in less than four minutes. Advanced life support treatment was provided on the scene to both occupants. One victim did not survive the evening and the second succumbed to complications two days later. With the support and approval of the surviving family members and responsible insurance agency, this dramatic incident was used as a public education training event. The fire department conducted guided tours of the structure for members of the general public. This day allowed several hundred citizens to experience the tremendous impact that a single, local residential incident can have on a family and the community. 59 I Overall view of single story, block construction, composition roof structure. Other than the ventilation hole cut by t suppression crews, and burned wood at the ,' top of the entrance, it is difficult to identify this - home experienced a major interior fire. k` .,,,..,,�k1 (CS9-1) lit A closeup view of the structure the evening of the fire. Upon arrival fire crews had flames rolling out of the front door over their heads �u` :-- -- and the dispatch center had not yet received ' a 911 call from the public. (CS9-2) yy 4 4kamik 4- AAlrte ..• Remainder of the room of origin. The fire in _ .i4.,-7,..'44....,....._; ... . this room vented through the back arcadia ti door and extended through the hallway Y? 4. opening in the right center of the y =_ ,• - - 7FI photograph. (CS9-3) FVC .44..".':',* E L{ yb ;p Via. �N {C. 4 60 Anhexample kitchen ofarea.heavy(CS9 fir4)e extension into • , `` '" s • te f ri.- , Y , t , ,,,ii,,,,• f , d*" • �e a 4 0 ,_., s .� The as a d ;j whofirst collapsedvictim inwthe doorway23year old of his bedroom and was found leaning against �� . the white dresser in the lower right portion i , ' '''''' i''''' ''' ''''.'' ' 'I of the photograph. (CS9-5) a I% , A closeup fivictim's location. ' ,. Notice the smoke the andrst heat demarcation of in the bedroom area of the home. (CS9 6) ' 44:4. li: , . •,'-i ? r � st 61 The second victim, a 53 year old female, was • t s , k- A �, � located still in her bed. (CS9-7) .04 fob . 4y Esil Agreements were reached with the relatives, insurance companies,and community leaders , $ to allow for this tragic event to be used as an ru important educational experience. (CS9-8) -. '. • • r_ x a Several hundred citizens took the opportunity to tour the structure. Small groups were directed through the house by fire investigators, who explained cause, origin and the dramatic effects of residential fires. (CS9-9) Y i *MN 141114:" • :m 9 M L pay xipuaddy X FIRE SPRINKLER ORDINANCE SCOTTSDALE ORDINANCE #1709 A Joint Effort of City of Scottsdale 3939 North Civic Center Plaza Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 and Rural/Metro Fire Department 8401 East Indian School Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 FIRE SPRINKLER ORDINANCE SCOTTSDALE ORDINANCE # 1709 CONTENTS Section Page 1 Sprinkler Ordinance Fact Sheet A-1 2 Fire Code - Adopting Ordinance A-2 3 Ordinance 1709 A-3 4 What Scottsdale Ordinance 1709 Will Do for You A-9 5 Myths about Sprinklers A-10 SECTION I SPRINKLER ORDINANCE FACT SHEET SPRINKLER ORDINANCE FACT SHEET Event The City of Scottsdale on June 4, 1985, passed a comprehensive Sprinkler Ordinance. This Ordinance places the City of Scottsdale first in the nation in a situation where technology has surpassed conventional means of fire protection in the fire and development communities. The cost of this approach to overall fire protection is minimal in comparison to the life safety and property protection results achieved. Effective July 5, 1985, all new multi-family and commercial structures for which building permits are issued will be sprinklered. The Ordinance also requires that, effective January 1, 1986, all new single family residences for which building permits are issued be sprinklered. History The City of Scottsdale passed its first major sprinkler ordinance in September of 1974. The purpose of this Ordinance was to require fire sprinklers in all new mercantile, industrial and commercial structures that were in excess of 7,500 square feet in area on the first floor, two stories or more in commercial buildings and three or more stories in hotel or apartment complexes. Historically, fire experts have agreed that to minimize fire threat, a fire must be detected and suppressed while it is still small. Fire may smolder before bursting into flame, but once flame appears, it may only take two minutes for that fire to spread to the contents, walls and ceiling of an entire room. Experience and testing now show a far more effective step is to install quick response sprinklers in all residences and buildings, which reduces the loss of property damage by 80 percent and minimizes loss of life by 97.5 percent. Due to Rural/Metro Fire Department's (RMFD)prime focus on fire prevention, they have been studying the use of quick response sprinkler systems for several years. In 1982, RMFD conducted the first sprinkler tests in Arizona of the quick response sprinkler systems. These tests were very successful in showing the immediate fire suppression action and reliability of the systems. From that point until now, RMFD and the City have continued their study and believe, in terms of future development of the City, that sprinkler systems provide the most efficient, cost effective and reliable method of protecting the life safety and property of the citizens. A-1 SECTION 2 FIRE CODE - ADOPTING ORDINANCE FIRE CODE - ADOPTING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1310 of the City of Scottsdale amended Title 9 of the Scottsdale Revised Code,relating to the Fire Code, and adopted the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code; WHEREAS, the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association have subsequently published the Uniform Fire Code, 1982, Edition; WHEREAS, studies conducted by the National Fire Protection Association and other organizations interested in fire prevention have established that certain benefits will accrue to cities adopting new fire prevention techniques; WHEREAS, the above-referenced studies indicate that the adoption of a fire code requiring sprinkler systems in all commercial and residential facilities will result in reduced fire loss and fewer fire casualties, reduced costs for fire fighting apparatus and personnel, and for related water lines; WHEREAS, the studies indicate that other benefits resulting from proposed changes in the Fire Code include a substantial reduction in the amount of water required for fire fighting purposes, increased design freedoms, and reduced insurance rates for industrial and commercial structures; WHEREAS, the City Council desires to obtain the above enumerated benefits for the City of Scottsdale and its inhabitants; WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1310, and the Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition do not contain the provisions necessary to make these benefits available to the City, but the necessary provisions are contained in Ordinance No. 1709 and the Uniform Fire Code, 1982 Edition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, as follows: A-2 _ _ SECTION 3 ORDINANCE 1709 ORDINANCE 1709 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE,MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE SCOTTSDALE REVISED CODE,RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE: AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE SCOTTSDALE REVISED CODE,RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE,ADOPTING REVISIONS THERETO. BE IT ORDAINED by the Major and Council of the City of Scottsdale,Arizona,as follows: SECTION 1 9-201 Adoption of Code;copies on file; A That the document or Code which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Scottsdale marked, known and designated as"The Uniform Fire Code 1982 Edition and Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1982 Edition"as published jointly by the International Conference of Building Officials, and the Western Fire Chief's Association, and each and all of the regulations,terms and provisions of said code and all appendices, now on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Scottsdale are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereby as if set forth at length in this ordinance,and the same shall be and is declared to be the Fire Code of the City of Scottsdale. B. Three copies of the Fire Code of the City of Scottsdale adopted by this ordinance shall at all times remain in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Scottsdale and be open to inspection by all persons interested therein. 9-202 Establishment of Bureau of Fire Prevention A. The Uniform Fire Code,as amended herein,shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the fire Department of the City which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department. B. A report of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be made annually and transmitted to the City Manager of the City.The report shall contain all proceedings under this chapter,with such statistics as the Chief of the Fire Department may wish to include therein.The Chief of the Fire Department shall also recommend any amendments to this chapter which,in his judgment,are desirable. 9-203 Definitions A. "Chief"shall mean the Chief of the Fire Department. B. "Fire Department"as used in this chapter, shall mean the Rural/Metro Fire Department or in the event that the City shall provide its own fire protection service shall mean that organization. C. "Heath Care Facility"means a structure suitable for use as a hospital either general or specializing in the treatment of certain diseases, or suitable for use as a clinic,rehabilitation center,therapy facility, outpatient clinic, nursing home, blood bank, ambulance facility, extended care facility or any combination of the forgoing and shall also include all the customary and necessary supporting services and equipment which include,but are not limited to,dispensary,pharmacy,parking facilities, laundry facilities,nurses'and interns'residences,offices and administration buildings,cafeterias and food service facilities, research, laboratory and diagnostic facilities,education facilities,medical and surgical equipment, tools and machinery,but shall not include such items as fuel and stored energy and supplies or disposable items which arc customarily deemed to result in a current operating charge. D. "Municipality"or"City"as are used in this chapter or in the Uniform Fire Code,shall mean the City of Scottsdale. E. "Uniform Fire Code"means the Uniform Fire Code, 1982 Edition. 9-204 Explosives and blasting agent;Storage of The limits referred to the 1982 Uniform Fire Code,in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established for the entire city. 9-205 Flammable liquids;Storage of The limits referred to in Section 79.501 of the Uniform Fire Code prohibiting storage a of flammable liquids in outside above ground tanks,are hereby established for the entire city.The definition of'flammable combustible liquids"as used in this Section means Class I flammable liquids as defined in Section 79.102(a)and Article 9 of the Uniform Fire Code. 9-206 Bulk storage of liquefied petroleum cases The limits referred to in Section 82.105(a)of the Uniform Fire Code,restricting bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas,are hereby established for the entire city. 9-207 Amendments to the Uniform Fire Code The Uniform Fire Code is locally amended and changed as follows: Article 2 Organization,authority,duties and procedures Section 2.108 to read: This code shall not be construed to hold the public entity,Rural/Metro Fire Department,or any officer or employee responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment or process authorized herein,or for any action in connection with any other official duties. A-3 Section 2.302 Building and Fire Advisory Board Reference to the'Board"or"the Board of Appeals"in this code shall mean the City of Scottsdale Building Advisory Board of Appeals as established and referred to in Title 2,Chapter 4,Article 6,subsection 2-461 of the Scottsdale Revised Code.The formation,term of office,qualifications of board members,removal,jurisdiction,procedure,quorum,and appeals procedure are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. Article 10 General provisions for fire safety Section 10.206 to read: No person shall place or keep any post,fence,vehicle,growth,trash,storage or other material or thing near any fire hydrant,fire department connection or fire protection system control valve that would prevent such equipment or hydrant from being immediately discernible or in any manner deter or hinder the fire department from gaming immediate access to said equipment and hydrant. Minimum clearance shall be not less than 3 feet in all directions for the above named fire protection equipment. Section 10.206(b)to read: Areas directly in front of fire hydrants,fire department connections or fire protection system control valve shall be painted to indicate "No Parking",when such connections are not on a public street. Section 10.206(c)to read: All fire department connections shall be located within four feet of the curb line of an access road or public street or as otherwise specified. Section 10.206(d)to read: Fire department connections shall be within appropriate distance of afire hydrant with approved fire flow,as approved by the Chief prior to installation. Section 10.206(e)to read: The Chief may establish fire lanes on private property to provide for access and set-up for firefighting equipment apparatus and vehicles. All fire lanes shall be marked in the following manner: A. Fire lane signs per Traffic Engineering Detail#101. B. Curb and street or driveway painted to indicate"Fire Lane".It shall be unlawful for any vehicle,equipment or device to park in or block the fire lane.Any vehicle,equipment or device found parked in or blocking a fire lane shall be cited by police. Section 10.307 Fire alarm systems,Sec. 10.307(e) All buildings equipped with fire alarm systems,automatic or manual,with elevators located in protected buildings shall comply with the Ansi Standard A 1 7.1 b-1983. A. Elevators,three floors and less,shall return to the ground floor and open doors upon activation of the building fire alarm. B. Elevators,four or more landings,shall return to the ground floor and open car doors upon activation of the building fire alarm.These elevators shall also be equipped with fire service per Ansi Standard A 17.1. A. A fire service key box shall be located on the ground floor next to the entrance of all elevators. B. All elevators shall remain out of service until the fire alarm has been reset. Section 10.309(a)Sprinkler Systems,is amended to read: Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in operable condition in the occupancies and locations set forth in this section. (1) In the following locations in all occupancies and structures for which a building permit is issued after the passage of this ordinance. Group R,Division 3 and Group M residential structures for which a building permit is issued before January I, 1986, shall not be subject to the requirements of this section. A. In every story of all buildings. B. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors.Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing. C. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code. (2) Group A Assembly Occupancies. (3) Group E Educational Occupancies: A. In any enclosed usable space below or over a stairway. (4) Group I Occupancies,except: (1) In hospitals of Type 1 and 11 fire-resistive and 11 one-hour construction, the automatic sprinkler system may be omitted from operating,delivery,cardiac,x-ray and intensive care rooms and patient sleeping rooms not exceeding 450 square feet in area when each such room provided with smoke detectors connected to a continuously attended station or location within the building. Increases for area and height specified in Sections 506(c)and 507 shall not apply when this exception is used. (2) In jails,prisons and reformatories,the piping system may be dry,provided a manually operated valve is installed at a continuously monitored location. Opening of a valve will cause the piping system to be charged. Sprinkler heads in such systems shall be equipped with fusible elements or the system shall be designed as required for deluge systems in U.B.C.Standard No.38-1. A-4 (5) Group H Hazardous Occupancies: A. In paint spray booths or rooms where hazardous chemicals and magnesium,and calcium carbide are located,as provided in the Fire Code. (6) Group B,Business,Division 2 Occupancies: A. In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage,fire protection shall be in accordance with the Fire Code. (7) Group R,Residential,Division 1 Occupancies: A. In every story of Group R,Division 1,Apartments,townhouses,timeshares,and condominiums. (8) All Occupancies. (9) In all basements or cellars of all buildings,subject to the provisions of paragraph"(1)"herein. Section 10.309(c) When the automatic fire extinguishing system described above is installed,the following reductions from the requirements of this Code are permitted: 1. Commercial sprinkler systems in structures up to 7500 square feet and three floor levels or less in the light hazard group may be supplied from the domestic water system. 2. All R-1 occupancies three floor levels or less may use an approved domestic water supply in areas not used for assembly. 3. Fast response sprinkler heads are to be used in all R-1 occupancies and multi-family dwellings. 4. All sprinkler systems connected to a domestic water supply must use fast response sprinkler heads with small orifices for low water discharge. 5. Multi-family,hotels,motels,resorts,timeshares and condominiums may have up to six units supplied by domestic water with calculations approved by fire department. Section 10.312 Wet standpipes to read: General: A. Wet standpipes shall be required in all occupancies where floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet per floor. B. Required wet standpipes may be an integral part of an approved sprinkler system provided calculations for required fire flow have been submitted with sprinkler plans. Section 10.314 Fire hydrants A. Residential streets shall have fire hydrants on an average spacing of between one thousand feet and a maximum of one thousand three hundred twenty feet. B. Educational, industrial, commercial, institutional, mercantile, multi-family housing and storage areas shall have fire hydrants on an average spacing of seven hundred feet. C. Subsections (a) and (b)of this section may be modified by the Chief of the Fire Department or designee when features of the area, building construction details or practical difficulties prohibit the enforcement of the code,provided that the spirit of the code shall be observed,public safety secured and substantial justice done. ARTICLE 11 Asphalt Kettles Section 11.403(a)amended to read: 1. A permit shall be obtained from the Fire Department by all operators or owners of asphalt or tar kettles at least forty-eight hours prior to starting work on any structure within the city limits. 2. It shall be unlawful to transport or permit to be transported any asphalt kettle beneath which is maintained any open fire,heated coals or ashes over any highway,road or street.Asphalt kettles shall not be used inside of or on the roof of any building. Section 11.403(b) There shall be at least one approved fire extinguisher of a minimum 20 B.C. classification within thirty feet of each asphalt kettle during the period such kettle is in use,and one additional 20 B.C.classification fire extinguisher on the roof being covered. Section 11.403(c)amended to read: Every kettle shall be equipped with a tight fitting cover. Every kettle shall have an operable gauge or thermostat at all times when in use. Section 11.403(d)added to read: The fuel source shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet from the kettle and supported in an upright position during operation of the kettle. Article 12 Exit signs Section 12.114(a) At every required exit doorway, and whenever otherwise required to clearly indicate the direction of egress, an exit sign with letters having principal stroke not less than three-quarter inch wide and at least six inches high shall be provided from all areas. In interior stairways,the floor level leading directly to the exterior shall be clearly indicated. Exception: Main exterior exit doors which obviously and clearly are identified as exits,need to be sign posted when approved by the Chief. Section 12.113(c)Illumination of Exit signs Exit signs shall be lighted with two electric lamps of not less than fifteen watts each,in the following manner: 1. Two separate sources of supply shall be provided for the following occupancies: A-5 • A.Group A.Division 1 occupancies. B.Division 2 and 2.1 of Group A occupancies with an occupant load of over five hundred persons. C.Group I occupancies with an occupant load of over one hundred persons. D.Group R,Division 1 occupancy with an occupant load over one hundred persons. E.Group B,Division 2 occupancy with an occupant load over five hundred persons. 2. Separate circuits,one of which shall be separated from all other circuits in the building and independently controlled,shall be required for all other occupancies with an occupant load or floor area requiring two or more exits. Article 77 Explosives and blasting agents Section 77.308 Threatening to damage by use of fire or explosives A. Any person who willfully makes any threat,or conspires to threaten or conveys false information knowing the same to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made, to kill, injure, or intimidate any individual or unlawfully damage or destroy any building,vehicles or other real or personal property by means of an explosive,blasting agent,or fire,shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding three hundred dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months,or both such fine and imprisonment. Article 79 Warning labels for containers of liquids Section 79.106(a)Amended to read: (a) Areas in which hazardous chemicals are stored or used shall be marked with warning signs in compliance with National Fire Protection Standard#704M,Fire Hazards of Materials, 1980 Edition. 9-208 Penalties Any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a Class One misdemeanor,and each said person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof,during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any said violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment for a tern not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. Section 11 Design Freedoms A. The following design criteria,shall be applied to all multi-family dwellings,single family dwellings,and subdivisions throughout the City. .These design criteria shall be in addition to and shall supplement any other design criteria contained in this Ordinance and in the Uniform Fire Code, 1982,as adopted. 1. Emergency Access to Structures Every building hereafter constructed shall be accessible to Fire Department apparatus by way of one access roadway, unless in the written opinion of the Fire Chief or designee,additional access points arc necessary to protect the health,safety and welfare of the citizens. 2. Access Around Structures Access around structures must, in the written opinion of the Fire Chief or his designee,be sufficient for Fire Department apparatus.The 360 degree access around structures is no longer mandatory. 3. Street Width(non-hillside development) a. Minimum street width shall be 28 feet from back of curb to back of curb or larger. b. Cul-de-sacs shall not be longer than 2000 feet. c. Cul-dc-sacs 1200 feet or less are not required to have a Fre hydrant located on the cul-de-sac. 4. Main Size a. Main size in cul-de-sacs of 1200 feet or less in length may be reduced from 8 inch to 6 inch,based on minimum pressure and flow necessary to provide proper functioning of domestic and fire protection appliances. b. Further reductions may be permitted with written approval of the City Manager or designee. 5. Use of non-potable water for fire protection a. All commercial structures for which a building permit is issued after June 30, 1985, adjacent to golf courses using non-potable or reclaimed water for irrigation with sufficient storage capacity on site,may be sprinklered using this supply. b. Irrigation systems shall be designed to meet the Fire Department's standards of gallons per minute flow and pressure necessary to supply adequate fire flow. c. Standby power supply for pumping station supplying fire flow shall be provided. d. Fire hydrants on domestic supply shall be placed in close proximity to the Fire Department connection for structural sprinkler systems to provide a secondary water supply. e. Fire hydrants placed on approved non-potable systems shall be properly marked and placarded to indicate a non-potable water supply exists in this system. Non-potable water supplies shall use approved material for construction of all mains and supply lines and shall have the written approval of the City Manager or designee. f. All water inlets shall be required to have sufficient straining and filtering capacity to eliminate all foreign objects from blocking sprinkler orifice.Chlorination of inlet lines shall be required. 7. Fire alarms a. All manual pull stations shall be eliminated,except Group I,Institutional Occupancies. b. Audio visual requirements for structures shall be limited to those necessary for adequate warning of an emergency situation. c. All sprinkler supply valves shall be provided with tamper control. d. All structures with an excess of 100 sprinkler heads shall be required to be monitored by an approved central station. e. Residential sprinkler supply shall have a tamper and flow control with local alarm. f. All sprinkler supply control valves are to have tamper and monitoring capabilities. A-6 g. Owner option of local or central station monitoring of activation of flow is permitted in residential occupancies. h. All smoke detectors shall be of the single station type and are not required to be monitored. 8. Fire Extinguisher Placement a. Fire extinguishers shall be located a maximum of 150 feet apart in all occupancies. b. A minimum of one fire extinguisher shall be required in all occupancies. Single family dwellings are excluded from this requirement. c. In all occupancies,the location of fire extinguishers is determined by Fire Department written standard. SECTION II Severability Should any section,paragraph,sentence,clause or phase of this Ordinance or the application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of such ordinance shall not be affected thereby,it being the intent that the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION III That the Scottsdale Revised Code,Sections 5-103.D.2,5-103.D.3,5-103.17.2(b),5-103.x.2,5-103.x.3,and 5-103.L,relating to the Building Code,are amended to read: 5-I 03.F.2.(b) (b) Special Provisions.Group R,Division 1 Occupancies more than two stories in height or having more than 3,000 square feet of floor area above the first story,shall be not less than one hour fire resistive construction throughout except as provided in Section 1705(b)2. Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R,Division 1 Occupancies that are used in common by tenants shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than one hour fire resistive occupancy separation. Every apartment house three stories or more in height or containing more than 15 dwelling units and every hotel three stories or more in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms shall have an approved fire alarm system as specified in the Fire Code. Exception: An alarm system need not be installed in buildings not over two stories in height when all individual dwelling units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and from public or common areas by at least one hour fire resistive occupancy separations and each individual dwelling unit has an exit direct to a yard or public way. For Group R, Division 1 Occupancies with a Group B, Division 1 parking garage in the basement or first floor, see Section 701 (a).For attic space partitions and draft stops,see Section 2516(0. As a substitution for area separation walls and associated parapets, common walls of townhouses may be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials approved for a four hour fire resistive time period.The walls should terminate at the underside of roof sheathing and no penetration is allowed between units. 5-103.K.2 2. Section 3305(g)is amended by adding the following to the list of exceptions. 5. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire resistive construction within office spaces having an occupant load of 100 or less when the entire story in which the space is located is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and smoke detectors are installed in the corridors in accordance with their listing. 6.5 Elevator vestibule doors in office buildings when the building is 3 stories or less in height and the elevator door itself is of fire resistive construction. 5-103.K.3 Section 3305(j)corridor substitution.Three eights inch tempered glass with low temperature sprinkler heads,installed on each side,as approved by the Fire Department,may be used as a substitute for 1/4"wire glass in one hour fire resistive corridors.When tempered glass is substituted for wire glass,the total area of all openings in any portion of an interior corridor shall not exceed 50%of the area of the corridor wall of the room which it is separating from the corridor. 5-103.L L. Chapter 38 1. Section 3802(b)is amended to read: Section 3802(b)In all occupancies,except Group R,Division 3,Group R,Division 1 standard plan townhouses,and Group M residential structures for which a building permit is issued before January 1, 1986,an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed. 1. In every story or basement or cellar of all buildings,when the total floor area of the building exceeds zero(0)square feet. See section 3802(g) for exceptions for Group I Occupancies. Fire resistive substitution in accordance with the provisions of Section 508 is allowed for this subsection provided that the automatic sprinkler provided is not otherwise required by any other provision of Chapter 38 or any other section of this Code. 2. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be,accessible for servicing. 3. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code. A-7 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE,ARIZONA this 4t° day of June 1985. HERBERT R.DRINKWATER,Mayor ATTEST: ROY R.PEDERSON,City Clerk By BETTY WARREN,Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM E.FARRELL,City Attorney A-8 SECTION 4 WHAT SCOTTSDALE ORDINANCE 1709 WILL DO FOR YOU WHAT SCOTTSDALE ORDINANCE 1709 WILL DO FOR YOU AS A DEVELOPER AND BUILDER 1. Water and Hydrant Systems A. Double hydrant spacing 1. Commercial hydrant spacing will change from 330 feet on center to 700 feet on center with special attention to on-site hydrants. 2. Residential hydrant spacing will be 1,000 to 1,300 feet,up from the normal 660 feet.This will allow for hydrant placement at the entrance to cul-de-sacs with possible reduction in main size in cul-de-sacs. B. Reduced main size required in projects Due to the reduction of the required amount of water,mains in projects can be reduced in size(8" main to 6"main). 2. Water Storage A. Smaller water storage tanks can be required due to the smaller fire flow demand. 3. Use of Reclaimed Water..."Gray Water"B A. The use of golf course watering systems for commercial fire protection will reduce the need for large water mains as part of the project. B. Major reduction of storage for commercial buildings,due to the on-site storage of golf course water. The reduction of water storage for standby fire protection allows the City of Scottsdale to use the supply for other projects thus reducing the chance of a water shortage. 4. Fire Department Access A. Two means of access to residential projects will not be required. 1. Better security of project. 2. Possible additional building lot (Second access for emergency vehicles.) B. Access Around buildings 1. 360 degree access no longer required 2. Reduction of fire lanes 3. Reduction of on-site fire hydrants 4. Land use returned to developer and builder 5. Street Width A. In non-hillside projects,streets may be reduced to 28',back of curb to back of curb. 6. Cul-de-Sacs A. The new code allows cul-de-sac length to go to 2,000 feet, 1,400 feet longer than existing code. More prime lots.Better use of land.Less traffic in residential setting. 7. Fire Alarm Requirements A. All manual pull stations shall be eliminated(except in health care occupancies). B. Single station smoke detectors in all occupancies,not required to be monitored. C. Fire alarms not required in multi-family buildings with twelve or more units. 8. Fire Extinguisher Placement A. Fire extinguishers now can be a maximum of 150'apart. (The old code is 75'maximum.) 9. Building Code A. The Ordinance removes all requirements in the building code that commercial structures have a minimum fire rating.(Nonfire rated structures are now permitted.) A-9 SECTION 5 MYTHS ABOUT SPRINKLERS MYTHS ABOUT SPRINKLERS People say, "Sprinklers cause water damage." But in fact, tests by various fire departments and the U.S. Fire Administration have proven that sprinklered properties have far less damage from water than unsprinklered properties. . .up to 85%less. People say, "Sprinklers are too expensive to install." But in fact. installation of sprinklers will reduce the cost of homeowners' insurance to a point where the system will be paid for in as little as five years. Add this savings to reduced building requirements and slower fire department growth, and the citizens' savings is ongoing. People say, "Sprinklers all trip if one is activated by lire." But in fact, 98% of all fires in homes are controlled with the activation of one sprinkler head. In most commercial buildings, three heads control the fire. People say, "Sprinkler heads trip for no reason,causing unnecessary water damage." But in fact, only one in 16,000,000 trip without being damaged by some means other than fire. Some people say, "Sprinkler heads look bad in the home." But in fact, changes in sprinkler head design have resulted in sprinkler heads that are small with no more than 3/4"protruding from the finished wall. Some people say, "Piping may cause water leaks in their home." But in fact piping systems for sprinklers are tested at 200 pounds per square inch for two hours. This is approximately two to three times greater than the water pressure used in homes or for the sprinkler system under normal conditions. Some people say, "Smoke detectors will do the job,why sprinkler?" But in fact, smoke detectors and sprinklers can reduce the loss of life by 98.5% . . . an increase of 48.5%over smoke detectors alone. Some people say, "Why do I have to place sprinklers in my home; they might trip while I am on vacation?" But in fact, sprinklers trip at 165 degrees. This temperature can only be reached in a home with a true fire,not by any other means. Some people say, "If I have a fire and I am not home,the water will do more damage than the fire." But in fact, all systems will have a local alarm bell on the outside of the building to alert people that the home has a water flow 'aside. The flow switch may also be monitored by an alarm company that would notify the fire department of the flow. Some people say, "How can sprinklers save water?" But in fact, water storage and pipe size can be reduced with a savings of up to 50% of the water required in standard fire hydrant systems. A-10 ORDINANCE NO. 2939 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 36, ARTICLES II AND III OF THE SCOTTSDALE REVISED CODE RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE, ADOPTING THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND ADOPTING REVISIONS THERETO,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 36, Article 11, Fire Code, Sections 36-16 through 36-18 are hereby amended to read per Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its final passage and adoption by the City Council. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Scottsdale this 30th day of September, 1996. CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, an Arizona municipal corporation By: Sam Kathryn Campana, Mayor ATTEST Sonia Robertson, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Fredda J. Bisman, City Attorney Attachment # 1 EXHIBIT A to ORDINANCE NO. 2939 ARTICLE II. FIRE CODE DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec.36-16. Definitions The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Chief means the chief of the fire department. Duly authorized agent shall mean an individual employed by Rural/Metro Fire Department who has been appointed by the fire chief,in writing,to have the authority to issue civil fire code violations.Such authorization shall be filed with the City Clerk. Fire Department means the Rural/Metro Fire Department or,in the event that the City shall provide its own fire protection service, that organization. Hillside landform area is defined as any parcel of land or portion thereof with surface slope that can easily exceed 15%. Where major collection streets have a maximum grade of 9%,and minor and local collector streets have a maximum grade 12°/a,and local residential streets have a maximum grade of 15%. Nicet means the national institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies, 1420 King Street,Alexander,VA 22314-2915. Uniform Fire Code means the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 edition. Uniform traffic complaint shall mean the form approved by the State Supreme Court in their Rules of Procedure in Civil Traffic Violation cases. Sec.36-17. Assumption of Jurisdiction;Adoption. (a)Pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S.section 41-2163(a)(2),the City of Scottsdale,having in effect a nationally recognized fire code, does hereby assume jurisdiction from the State Fire Safety Committee for prescribing and enforcing minimum fire prevention standards with the City of Scottsdale,except for state or county owned buildings and public schools. (b) The Uniform Fire Code, 1994 edition, the Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1994 edition, as published jointly by the International Fire Code Institute and all appendices are adopted by reference and shall be the fire code of the city.One copy of same shall at all times remain in the office of the City Clerk and be open to inspection. Exceptions: 1.UFC appendices I-C,IIB,II-D,IV-A,VI-D are adopted as code. 2.UFC appendices II-F,and III-B are deleted from adoption. Sec.36-18.Amendments. The Uniform Fire Code, 1994 edition,is amended in the following respects: Section 101 is amended by adding subsection 101.6.1 as follows: "101.6.1 Conflicting References. When the 1994 Uniform Fire Code Standards are in conflict with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, which are incorporated by reference, The Most stringent shall apply, except as amended in this ordinance." Section 103,Subsection 103.1.4 is amended to read: "103.1.4 Board of Appeals "Reference to the "board"or"the board of appeals" in this code shall mean the building advisory board of appeals as established and referred to in Chapter 31,Article II of the Scottsdale Revised Code.The formation,term of office, qualifications of board members, removal, jurisdiction, procedure, quorum, and appeals procedure are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein." Section 216-0 is amended by adding the following: Division 4 "Group R, Division 4 occupancies shall be residential group care facilities for ambulatory,nonrestrained persons, who may have a mental or physical impairment(each accommodating one(1)to ten(10)clients or residents,excluding staff).Restraint of any occupants requires a Group I occupancy classification." Section 901,subsection 901.4.2 is amended to read and 901.4.3.1 is added as follows: "901.4.2"Fire Apparatus Access Roads.The chief may establish fire lanes on public and private property for A-11 access and set-up for firefighting equipment apparatus and vehicles.See fire department written standards.All fire lanes shall be marked m the following manner:" Fire lane signs per Traffic Figure 10-3,Section 10,Design Procedures and Criteria;and/or 2.Curb and/or street or driveway painted Red to indicate fire lane and labeled"FIRE LANE NO PARKING"to indicate fire lane." "It shall be unlawful for any vehicle,equipment or device to park in or block the fire lane.Any vehicle,equipment or device found parked in or blocking a fire lane shall be cited by police or the fire department." "901.4.3.1.Fire Hydrants.All fire hydrant barrels aboveground shall have a prime coat plus two(2)coats of fire hydrant yellow paint." "901.4.3.2.Reflective Markers.All fire protection equipment,fire department inlet connections and hydrants shall be clearly identified by installation of reflective blue markers.See also section 1001.7." Section 902,subsection 902.2.2.1.1 is added and 902.4 is amended as follows: "902.2.2.1.1 City of Scottsdale Design Standards.For road construction details,see City of Scottsdale Design Standards." "902.4 Key Boxes.When access to or within a structure or an area is unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes,the chief is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an accessible location.The key box shall be a type approved by the chief and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the chief' "A key box shall be required on all commercial structures that contain off-site monitored fire systems or when required by the chief. The key box shall be installed in a location adjacent to the MAIN entrance of the structure. 4'00" (1219.2mm) to 6-0" (1829.8mm) above finished grade." Section 903,subsection 903.4.2,903.4.2.2 are amended and 903.4.2.1,903.5.1,903.5.2,903.5.3,903.5.4 are added as follows: "903.4.2 Fire Hydrant Spacing.Fire hydrants shall be spaced at the following maximum on center distances,measured on the street: "1. R-3 Developments,Non-Hillside.One thousand two hundred(1200)feet(365,760 mm)on center." "2. R-3 Developments, Hillside. Six hundred (600) feet (182,880mm) on center. (Fire department interprets street grades to range from 9%to a maximum grade of 15%) "3. All commercial and R-1 mufti-family developments,Seven hundred(700)feet(213,360mm)on center. "Fire hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roads meeting the requirements of section 902.2. See City of Scottsdale Design Standards and policy manual for design and construction details." "903.4.2.11 Dead-ends. On cul-de-sacs in residential and commercial developments, the maximum distance to a hydrant shall not exceed one half('/z)of the maximum allowable distance between fire hydrants designated in 903.4.2." Exception: Hillside shall have a maximum of six hundred(600)feet(182,880mm)from a hydrant to the dead end. "903.4.2.2, Subsections 903.4.2 and 903.4.2.1 of this section may be modified by the chief of the fire department or designee when features of the area,building construction details or practical difficulties prohibit the enforcement of the code,provided that the spirit of the code shall be observed,public safety secured and substantial justice done." "903.5.1 Fire Department Connections. Fire department connections shall be located within four(4)feet(1219.2mm)to eight(8)feet (2438.4mm)of the curbline of an access road or public street,or as otherwise T'fed,or as approved by the chief The access to the fire department connection shall be at curb grade.See fire department written standards." "903.5.2 Distance to Hydrants.Fire department connections in all occupancies shall be within 350 feet(106,680mm)of afire hydrant with approved fire flow,or as otherwise designated,or as approved by the chief prior to installation." "EXCEPTIONS: "1. In H occupancies the fire department connections shall be within 150 feet(45.720mm)of afire hydrant with approved fire flow." "2. R-3 Residential and R-1 Mufti-family residential occupancies." "903.5.3 Supply Line.The fire department connection line shall be a wet line with the check valve at the hose connection above grade. See fire department written standards." A-12 "903.5.4. Wall Mounted. Systems may have wall mounted fire department connections only on light and ordinary hazard systems when there are no structural openings or combustible hangings within 15 1 et(4572mm)horizontally or vertically from inlet connection.See fire department written standards." "903.5.5 Group R, Division I. In Group R, Division 1 occupancies the wall mounted fire department connection shall be accessible on the street side (access side) of the building located below the alarm bell at the main system control valve in accordance with fire department written standards." Section 1001,Subsection 1001.4.1 and 1001.7.2 are amended and 1001.3.1, 1001.5.1.1, 1001.7.2.1 are added as follows: "1001.3.1 Plan Certification. All fire alarm plans submitted to the fire department for review and approval shall bear a review certification of a minimum level II NICET(National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies)and a completed certificate of completion.See U.F.C.standards 10.4." "1001.4.1 On Site Plans. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction.One set of fire department approved plans shall be on the job site at all times." "1001.5.1.1 Annual Inspection. Sprinkler system in commercial and mufti-family occupancies shall be inspected annually and tested in accordance with N.F.P.A. 25 and City of Scottsdale sprinkler standards by a contractor with an Arizona State L-16 license." "1001.7.2 Clear Space and Access.A 3 foot(914.4mm)clear space shall be maintained around the circumference and in the access way to front of fire hydrants, exterior fire protection control valves and fire department inlet connections except as otherwise required or approved by the chief." "1001.7.2.1 No Parking. A 15 foot (4572mm) wide no parking area directly in front of the fire protection equipment shall be maintained free from vehicle obstructions." Section 1002,subsection 1002.1 is amended to read: "1002.1 General.A minimum of one(1)portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in all occupancies." Exceptions: "1. R-3 occupancies (i.e., one-family residences)and sprinklered R-1 occupancies (i.e.,mufti-family residences)3 stories or less." "2. Sprinklered open parking garages." "3. Occupancies where an extinguisher is in a secured accessible location within 75'-0"(22,860mm) maximum travel distance of all portions of the occupancy." "Portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with U.F.C. Standards. In all occupancies,the location of fire extinguishers are designated by fire department standard or as may be determined by the chief." Section 1003,Subsection 1003.1.2 is amended and subsection 1003.1.3 is added as follows: "1003.1.2. Standards. Fire extinguishing systems shall comply with U.B.C. Standards Nos. 9-1,9-1, 9-3 applicable National Fire Protection Association Standards,Section 1003.2.1 and fire department written standards." "Exceptions: 1. Automatic sprinkler systems may be connected to the domestic water supply main when approved by the chief and the water department, provided the domestic water supply is of adequate pressure, capacity and sizing for the combined domestic and sprinkler requirements. In R-3 occupancies fire sprinkler piping shall connect to the domestic supply after the meter and after the main domestic shut off valve.Other than the combined shut off valve there shall be no connection for any purpose between the water meter and the fire sprinkler connection. All sprinkler systems connected to the domestic water supply must use quick response sprinkler heads with small orifices for low water discharge." "1003.1.2.1 All fire sprinkler plans submitted to the fire department for review and approval shall bear a review certification of a minimum level III N10ET Technician (National Institute For the Certification of Engineering Technologies) in accordance with fire department written standards." "1003.1.3 Modifications.For additions,alterations and repairs see 1003.2.9 Section 1003, Subsection 1003.2.1, 1003.2.2, 1003.2.3, 1003.2.4, 1003.2.5, 1003.2.6. and 1003.2.8, 1003.2.9 are amended and subsection 1003.2.7 is added as follows: "1003.2.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in operable, condition in all occupancies, structures and locations as set forth in this section." "For special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium,aerosol products,and calcium carbide,see Sections 1003.2.1 and Articles 48,49,79,80,81 and 88." A-13 "1003.2.2 An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all levels of all new Group A, B, E, F, H, 1, M, R S and U occupancies of more than zero (0) square feet and m protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code in accordance with Section 1003, fire department written standards and as set forth in this section. In building service chutes,sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing.There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms." Exception:"The following accessory structures shall be exempt from fire sprinkler requirements: 1. Gazebos and ramadas for residential and public use. 2. Independent restroom buildings that are associated with golf courses,parks and similar uses. 3. Guardhouses for residential and commercial developments. 4. Detached carports for residential developments. 5. Barns,horse stalls and agricultural buildings for private,residential,non-commercial use, not exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.35m2). 6. Detached storage sheds for private,residential,non-commercial use,not exceeding 1,500 square feet(I39.35m2). 7. Detached 1, 2 and 3 car garages (without habitable spaces) in existing R-3 developed parcels which contain existing non-sprinklered subdivision requirements(i.e.,700 foot(213,360mm)hydrant spacing. 8. For fuel dispensing canopies,see 5201.9.1" "1003.2.3.Group A Occupancies. "1003.2.3.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout Group A occupancies in accordance with Section 1003.1.2 thru 1003.2.2 and 1003.2.3." "1003.2.3.2 Stairs.The automatic sprinkler system shall also be installed in enclosed usable space below or over a stairway in Group A, Divisions 2.2.1,3,and 4 occupancies." "1003.2.3.3 Amusement Buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all amusement buildings.The main water flow switch shall be electrically supervised. The sprinkler main cutoff valve shall be supervised. When the amusement building is temporary,the sprinkler water supply system may be of an approved temporary type. "Exception: An automatic sprinkler system need not be provided when the floor area of a temporary amusement building is less than one thousand(1,000)square feet(92.9m2)and the exit travel distance from any point is less than fifty(50)feet(15,240mm)." "1003.2.4 Group E Occupancies. "1003.2.4.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group E occupancies in accordance with section 1003.1.2 thru 1003.2.4.1 and 1003.2.4." "1003.2.4.2 Stairs.The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in enclosed usable space below or over a stairway." "1003.2.4.3 Sprinklers.Quick response sprinkler heads are to be used in all occupied areas in accordance with U.L.listing." "1003.2.5 Group H Occupancies. "1003.2.5.1 General.An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group H occupancies in accordance with Section 1003.1.2.thru 1003.2.5.2 and 1003.2.5." "1003.2.5.2 Group H Division 6 Occupancies. In buildings containing Group H, Division 6 occupancies, the design of the sprinkler system shall be not less than that required under U.B.C.Standard No.9-1 for the occupancy classifications as follows:" Location Occupancy Hazard Classification Fabrication areas Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Service corridors Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Storage rooms without dispensing Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Storage rooms with dispensing Extra Hazard Group 2 Exit corridors Ordinary Hazard Group 2 "When the design area of the sprinkler system consists of a corridor protected by one row of sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers that need to be calculated is 13." "1003.2.6 Group 1 Occupancies. "10012.6.1 General.An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout Group 1 occupancies in accordance with Section 1003.1.2 thru 1003.2.2 and 1003.2.6." A-14 1003.2.6.2 Sprinklers.Quick response sprinkler heads are to be used in all occupied areas in accordance with U.L.listing." "Exceptions: In jails, prisons and reformatories, the piping system may be dry provided a manually operated valve is installed at a continuously monitored location. Opening of the valve will cause the piping system to be charged. Sprinkler heads in such systems shall be equipped with fusible elements or the system shall be designed as required for deluge systems in NFPA Standard No. 13 and U.B.C.Standard No.9-1." "1003.2.7 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group M occupancies in accordance with Section 1003.2.2." "1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies." "1003.2.8.1 Group R-1.When Attic Protection is Required. In Group R.,Division 1 occupancies,an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA Standard 13-R as modified by fire department written standards, shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing more than 15 dwelling units,and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms.Residential or quick response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building. Standard sprinkler heads shall be used to protect the attic with a minimum 4 head or 500 square feet(46.5m2)calculated area. Occupant notification shall be in accordance with Article 10.There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms,closets,containing any electrical or mechanical equipment,foyers,garages,accessible areas under interior stairs or landings,or exterior balconies,covered patios or landings or attics. "1003.2.8.2 Group R-1.When Attic Protection is Not Required.In Group 4.,Division 1 occupancies an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA Standard 13-R as modified by fire department written standards, shall be installed throughout every apartment house 2 or less stories in height and containing 15 or less dwelling units and every hotel 2 or less stories in height and containing 19 or less guest rooms.Residential,or quick response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling units,guest rooms, convening corridors, and all occupied areas. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings." "1003.2.8.3 Group R-3. Occupancies Under 7500 Square Feet (697.5m2). In Group R, Division 3 occupancies an automatic sprinkler system m accordance with NFPA Standards 13-D, as modified by fire department written standards, shall be installed throughout every building. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing mechanical or electrical equipment,foyers,garages,or accessible areas under interior stairs or landings." "1003.2.8.4 GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCIES 7500 SQUARE FEET (697.5M2) OR MORE. IN GROUP R, DIVISION 3 OCCUPANCIES 7500 SQUARE FEET(697.5M2)OR MORE AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA STANDARD 13-D AS MODIFIED IN 1003.2.8.4.1 AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WRITTEN STANDARDS, SHALL BE INSTALLED THROUGHOUT EVERY BUILDING. THERE SHALL BE NO SPRINKLER DELETION IN BATHROOMS, CLOSETS CONTAINING MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, FOYERS, GARAGES OR ACCESSIBLE AREAS UNDER INTERIOR STAIRS OR LANDINGS." "1003.2.8.4.1 CALCULATED AREAS.THE CALCULATED AREA SHALL BE INCREASED FROM UP TO 2 HEADS IN A COMPARTMENT TO UP TO 4 HEADS IN A COMPARTMENT." "1003.2.8.5 Group R,Division 4. In Group R,Division 4 occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA Standard 13-D as modified by fire department written standards shall be installed throughout every building. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing mechanical or electrical equipment, foyers, garages,or accessible areas under interior stairs or landings." "1003.2.8.6 Domestic Water Supplies.R-1 occupancies may have up to six(6)units supplied by domestic water." "1003.2.8.7 Sprinklers.Systems supplied by domestic water must use quick response residential sprinkler heads with small orifices for low water discharge throughout all occupied areas in accordance with U.L.listing and fire department written standards." "1003.2.9 Additions,alterations and repairs. "1003.2.9.1 General. When additions, alterations and repairs within a twelve month period exceed the value of any existing structure or building by twenty-five (25) percent in all B, E, F, H, I, M, U, S and R occupancies and ten (10) percent in A occupancies,an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire structure or building in accordance with this section.See Scottsdale amendments to the 1994 Uniform Building Code." A-15 "1003.2.9.2 Partial Systems Prohibited.In all new additions to existing buildings and structures an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with this section.There shall be no partially sprinklered compartments.Sprinklered and unsprinklered parts of a structure shall be separated in accordance with all applicable codes and standards." "Exception: Structures in existing R-3 developed parcels which contain existing nonsprinklered requirements (i.e., seven hundred foot (213,360mm)hydrant spacing." "1003.2.9.3 Furring, or other means of altering or modifying room sizes for the purpose of deleting fire sprinklers from compartments such as closets is prohibited without resubmittal of building plans thru building department review." Section 1004,Subsections, 1004.1.1, 1004.2 and 1004.5 are amended to read: "1004.1.1 General. Standpipes shall comply with the requirements of this section, fir department written standards and U.B.C. Standards." "1004.2 Where Required.Wet 2"/z"standpipe systems with two-and-one-half inch outlets are required per table I004-a and in all structures that exceed ten thousand(10,000)square feet(929m2)when 360 degree access is not provided as defined in 902.2.1." "Exception: 1. Single story structures are not required to have hose valves,except in those interior portions of the building that exceed 150 feet(45,720mm)of travel from an emergency access road." 2. Unless required by table 1004-a hose valves are not required in Group R,Division 1 occupancies with exterior open egress(stairs,landings,walkways)." 3. Required wet standpipes may be an integral part of an approved sprinkler system and may be connected to the sprinkler systems'horizontal cross mains.Calculations for required fire flow shall be submitted with sprinkler plans. 4. Unless required by table 1004-a hose valves are not required in Group R,Division 3 occupancies." "1004.5 Location of Class Ill standpipes. Class III standpipe systems shall have outlets located as required for Class I standpipes in Section 1004.3 and shall have Class II outlets as required in Section 1004.4." "Risers and laterals of Class III standpipe systems shall be protected as required for Class I systems." "Exceptions: 1. In buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system,risers and laterals which are not located within an enclosed stairway or smoke proof enclosure need not be enclosed within fire resistive construction. 2. Laterals for Class 11 outlets on Class III systems need not be protected." "In buildings where more than(1)Class II standpipe is provided,the standpipes may be interconnected at the bottom of the outlets may be interconnected through the sprinkler system horizontal cross mains." Section 1007, Subsections 1007.2.9.1.1 exception 2 is amended, are deleted and 1007.2.1.1.1, 1007.3.3.7.1, 1007.3.4.4. are added as follows "1007.2.1.1.1 Occupant Notification System Required. In new B,F and M occupancies,as defined in the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Building Code,a fire alarm system shall be required and installed as specified under corresponding uses in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 1994 edition. When Section 1007.2.12 or other specific sections of the Uniform Fire Code are more stringent, they shall apply." "1007.2.9.1.1 General 2. A separate fire alarm system need not be installed in buildings which are protected throughout by an approved supervised fire sprinkler system conforming to sections 1003 and 1003.2.1 and having a local alarm to notify all occupants. Notification shall be by audio-visual devices in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association.A bell shall also be installed at each riser and fire department pumper connection location on the access side of the building. See fire department written standards." "Exception: 1007.3.3.1.1 Delete Manual Pulls. All manual pull stations shall be eliminated, except Group H and I,hazardous and institutional occupancies or as required by the chief." "1007.3.3.7 Annunciation. "1007.3.3.7.1 Alarm Zones.Fire alarm systems shall be divided into alarm zones when required by the chief.When two or more alarm zones are require visible annunciation shall be provided in a location approved by the chief." A-16 "1007.3.3.3.6 Audio-Visual.Requirements for structures shall be limited to those necessary for adequate warning of an emergency situation." "1007.3.3.7.1.Multi-level Structures.All multi-level structures are required to have a flow switch and tampered control valve per floor.See fire department written standards." "Exception: R-1 and R-3 occupancies.See fire department written standards." Section 1008 is added as follows: "1008 Smoke detection devices. "1008.1 When Required.Working smoke detection devices shall be installed and maintained in all new and existing dwelling living units,(built,manufactured or occupied)in the city,to include all R-1 and R-3 occupancies as defined in the U.B.C.." "1008.2 Installation. (b) The devices shall be of a type and installed(deployed)in accordance with: 1. Nationally recognized and approved independent testing agencies such as Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual. 2. Nationally recognized standards such as NFPA 101,72E 72 and 1994 Uniform Building Code. 3. Manufacturer's listing and specifications." "1008.3 Owner Landlord and Occupant Responsibilities. "1008.3.1 Devices Provided and Maintained. In a dwelling unit occupied under the terms of a rental agreement or under a month-to-month tenancy: 1. At the time of each occupancy the landlord shall provide smoke detection devices in working condition and,after written notification by the tenant,shall be responsible for replacement;and 2. The tenant shall keep the devices in working condition by keeping charged batteries in battery operated devices, by testing the devices periodically,and by refraining from permanently disabling the devices." 1008.3.2 Written Notification. If a landlord or owner did not know and had not been notified in writing of the need to repair or replace a smoke detection device,the landlord's or owner's failure to repair or replace the device may not be considered as evidence of negligence in a subsequent civil action arising from death,property loss,or personal injury." "1008.3.3 Definitions. In this section, 'dwelling unit', "landlord', rental agreement',and'tenant'have the meanings given in Arizona Revised Statutes." "I008.3.4 Records and Maintenance.The landlord or owner of any rental property shall inspect all smoke detection devices as required under 1008 annually and a record of all inspections and maintenance activities shall be kept by the landlord or owner and available for inspection upon request by the chief. See Fire Department Written Standards." Section 1009 is added as follows: "1009 Elevator Recall. All buildings equipped with fire alarm systems, automatic or manual, with elevators located in protected buildings shall comply with the Current ANSI Standard A17.1b. (a) Elevators,three(3)floors and less,shall return to the ground floor and open doors upon activation of the building fire alarm. (b) Elevators, four(4)or more landings, shall return to the ground floor and open car doors upon activation of the building fire alarm.These elevators shall also be equipped with fire services per ANSI Standard A17.1. (c) A fire service key control box shall be located on the ground floor next to the entrance of all elevators. (d) All elevators shall remain out of service until the fire alarm has been reset." Section 1102 is added as follows:is amended by adding Subsections 1102.6 and 1102.6.1 as follows: "1102.6 Residential Portable Barbecues." "1102.6.1 General. A person shall not construct, erect, install, maintain or use any incinerator or barbecue it or fixed or portable barbecue equipment or so burn any combustible material as to constitute or occasion a fire hazard by the use or burning thereof or as to endanger the life or property of any person thereby. In R-1 A-17 occupancies no person shall place,use or keep individual fixed or portable barbecues on or under any attached covered patios, balconies, covered walkways. Stairs or roof overhangs and USE shall be located not less than 5 feet (1524mm) from any building or structure,or other combustible material." "1102.6.2 Storage. Storage of barbecues on or under balconies will be allowed in accordance with the fire department written standards." "Exception: If the fire department receives complaints or suspects the barbecue is being used,the fire department will require the barbecue be removed from the premises." Section 1105 is amended by adding Subsections 1105.7 and 1105.8 as follows: "1105.7 Permits Required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire department by all operators or owners of asphalt or tar kettles at least forty-eight(48)hours prior to starting work on any structure within the city limits." "1105.8 Fuel Source.The fuel source shall be a minimum of twenty-five(25)(7620mm) feet from the kettle and supported in an upright position during operation of the kettle." Section 5201 is amended by adding Subsections 5201.6.3.1 and 5201.9.1. "5201.6.3.1 Unsupervised Dispensing Prohibited.Unsupervised dispensing is prohibited within the entire City." "Exception: Unsupervised dispensing may be allowed by special permit by the chief for private commercial use only. Written request and documentation shall be submitted sowing compliance with 5201.6.3 and all other applicable codes and ordinances." "5021.9.1 Fire Protection. Sprinkler protection shall be designed in accordance with the building code as required for ordinary hazard Group 2.(See U.B.C.Standard 9-1)" "Exception:Automatic sprinklers may be deleted from detached canopies at motor vehicle fuel dispensing sits when: 1. The canopy does not exceed 1500 square feet(I39.5m2),and 2. The canopy is covering a structure such as a pay booth when the interior is not accessible to the public.and 3. The structure,under the canopy,does not exceed 100 square feet(9.29m2)." Section 5202 Subsections 5202.4.5 and 5202.10 are amended as follows and 5204.5.2.1 is added as follows: "5202.4.5 Dispensing Inside Garages.Dispensing inside garages is prohibited within the entire City." "5202.10 Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations Located Inside Buildings. Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations located inside buildings is prohibited within the entire City." "5204.5.2.1 Storage of C.N.G. is Prohibited. The storage of C.N.G. in tanks outside of building is prohibited with the entire City." "Exception:Installations for proprietary use may be approved by special permit by the chief." Section 7701,Subsection 7701.7.2 is amended as follows,and 7701.9 is added as follows: "7701.7.2 Limits Established by Law.The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited within the entire City,except for temporary storage for use in connection with approved blasting operations provided; however, this prohibition shall not apply to wholesale and retail stocks of small arms ammunition, explosive bolts, explosive rivets or cartridges for explosive actuated power tools in quantities involving less than 500 pounds(226.8kg)of explosive material." "7701.9 Threatening to Damage by Use of Fire or Explosives. Any person who willfully makes any threat, or conspires to threaten or conveys false information knowing the same to be false,concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made, to kill, injure, or intimidate any individual or unlawfully damage or destroy any building, vehicles or other real or personal property by means of any explosive,blasting agent,or fire,shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." Section 7901 is amended by adding Subsection 7901.9.5 as follows: "7901.9.5 Hazardous Materials Placard. Areas in which hazardous chemicals are stored or used shall be marked with warning signs in compliance with National Fire Protection Standard 704,Fire Hazards of Materials." A-18 Section 7902,Subsection 7901.2.2.1 is amended to read: "7901.2.2.1 Locations Where Aboveground Tanks are Prohibited.The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the entire City." "Exception: Installations of 2000 gallons(7,570.8L)or less aggregate quantity may be approved by special permit by the chief." Section 7904 Subsection 7904.2.5.5.3 is amended to read: "7904.2.5.5.3 Tanks for Gravity Discharge. Tanks with a connection in the bottom or the end for gravity dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids shall not be permitted within the entire City." Section 8003.15 Carcinogens,irritants,sensitizers and other health hazard solids,liquids and gases deleted in its entirety. Section 8202,Subsection 8202.1 the exception is amended as follows: Section 8204,Subsection 8204.2 is amended to read:And table 8204-A is amended to read and footnote 5/5 is added as follows: "8204.2 Maximum Capacity within Established Limits. Within the limits of the entire City, for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed 2,000 gallons(7570.8L)water capacity." "Table 8204-1,Footnote 5/5 5/5 a container less than 125 gallons(473.21)may be located next to a block fence when the tank is not within 5 feet(1524mm)of a structure on adjoining property." Section 9003,Subsection n2 is amended as follows: "National Fire Protection Association NFPA National Fire Codes Battery Park,Quincy,MA 02269. NFPA,National Fire Codes,the most recent editions in publication at time of ordinance approval." Sec.36-19 Classification of penalty. " (a) Upon a finding of responsible to civil violation,the court shall impose a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). (b) Upon a conviction of a misdemeanor,the defendant shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-8 of this Code. (c) The application of the penalties provided for in paragraphs(a)and(b)of this section shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions." Sec.36-19.2 Civil violation,commencement of action. " (a) A civil violation may be commenced by issuance of a citation or by long form complaint. (b) The citation will be substantially in the same form as the Arizona Traffic Ticket and Complaint and shall direct the defendant to appear in Scottsdale City Court within ten(10)days after issuance of the citation. (c) The citation will further notify the defendant that if he fails to appear on or before the date specified in the complaint, a judgment by default will be entered against him, and the court may, in its discretion, impose a civil sanction not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars($250.00)." (1) By having the defendant sign the citation with a promise to appear in court within ten (10) days of the issuance of the citation. (2) If the defendant refuses to sign the citation by hand delivering a copy of the citation to the defendant. (3) By mailing a copy of the citation to the person charged at his last known address,by certified or registered mail,return receipt requested. (4) In the event service cannot be accomplished as set forth in(d)(1),(2)or(3),the state may serve the defendant by any means allowed by the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior Court." " (e) Minor civil citations may be issued for non-compliance with the amended Uniform Fire Code, City of Scottsdale revised statutes sec.36-16,36-17 and 36-18.See City of Scottsdale revised statutes,Chapter 17,Article 5." Sec.36-19.3 Authority to issue citation. "Any peace officer, the fire chief, or duly authorized agent of the fire chief may issue a civil citation pursuant to this chapter." A-19 Sec.36-19.4 Appearance. "(a) The defendant shall,within ten(10)days of the issuance of the citation,appear in person or through his attorney in the city court and shall either admit or deny the allegations contained m the citation.If the defendant admits the allegation,the court shall enter judgment against the defendant and, in its discretion, may impose a civil sanction for the violation. If the defendant denies the allegations contained in the citation,the court shall set dates for a pre-trial conference and for trial of the matter." "(b) If the defendant fails to appear for pre-trial conference or trial, the defendant's failure to appear shall be deemed an admission of the offense and the court shall enter judgment against the defendant and may,in its discretion,impose a civil sanction for the violation." Sec.36-19.6 Rules of procedure. "The Arizona Rules of Court for Civil Traffic Violation Cases may be followed by the city court for civil violations of this chapter, except as modified or where inconsistent with the provisions of this article, local rules of the city court or rules of the Arizona Supreme Court." Sec.36-19.7 Collection of fines. "Any judgment for civil sanctions taken pursuant to this article may be collected as any other civil judgment." Sec.36-19.8 Violations not exclusive. "Violations of this chapter are in addition to any other violation enumerated within the Scottsdale ordinances and Code and in no way limit the penalties,actions or abatement procedures which may be taken by the city for any violation of this chapter which is also a violation of any other ordinance or Code provision of the city,or statutes of the state." Sec.36-19.9 Each day separate violation. "Each day any violation of any provision of this chapter or the failure to perform any act or duly required by this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense." Sec.36-20 Bureau of Fire Prevention. "(a)The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the fire department which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department." "(b)A report of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be made annually and transmitted to the City Manager.The report shall contain all proceedings under this chapter, with such statistics as the chief of the fire department may wish to include therein. The chief of the fire department shall also recommend any amendments to this article which,in his judgment,are desirable." DIVISION 2.Design criteria.New construction design criteria in fully sprinklered developments. Sec.36-36 Street width. "The following apply to non-hillside R-3 developments:(see definitions section 36-16) (1) The minimum street width shall be twenty-eight(28)feet(8534mm)from back of curb to back of curb or larger (2) Cul-de-sacs shall not be longer than two thousand(2,000)feet(609.600mm). (3) The maximum distance shall not exceed six hundred(600)feet(182,880mm)to any hydrant from the end of a cul-de-sac. (4) See City of Scottsdale design standards and policies for design and construction details." Sec.36-37 Cul-de-sacs main size in R-3 developments. "Main size in cul-de-sacs of one thousand two hundred(1,200) feet(365,760mm)or less in length may be reduced from eight(8) inches(203.2mm)to six (6)inches(152.4mm),based on minimum pressure and flow necessary to provide proper functioning of domestic and fire protection appliances. Further reductions may be permitted with written approval of the City Manager or his designee." Sec.36-38. Use of nonpotable water for fire protection. "(a) All commercial structures for which a building permit is issued after June 30, 1985, adjacent to golf courses using nonpotable or reclaimed water for irrigation with sufficient storage capacity on site,may be sprinkled using this supply." "(b) Irrigation systems shall be designed to meet the fire department's standards of galls per minute flow and pressure necessary to supply adequate fire flow." "(c) Standby power supply for pumping station supplying fire flow shall be provided." A-20 "(d) Fire hydrants on domestic supply shall be placed in close proximity to the fire department connection for structural sprinkler systems to provide a secondary water supply." "(e) Fire hydrants placed on approved nonpotable systems shall be properly marked with grey caps and bonnets and placarded to indicate a nonpotable water supply exists in this system.Nonpotable water supplies shall use approved material for construction of all mains and supply lines and shall have the written approval of the City Manager or his designee." "(f) All water inlets shall be required to have sufficient straining and filtering capacity to eliminate all foreign objects from blocking sprinkler orifice.Chlorination of inlet lines shall be required." Sections 36-39 through 36-45 and Division 3 are added as follows: Sec.36-39 One Hour Construction. "One hour construction has been deleted for all Group R occupancies per UBC and Scottsdale amended building code ordinance with exceptions(see UBC for exceptions)." Sec.36-40 Hydrant Spacing " 1. Commercial and mufti-family(R-1)development hydrant spacing will be a maximum of 700 feet(213,360mm)on center. 2. Non-hillside.One and two family dwellings(R-3)development hydrant spacing will be a maximum of 1,200 feet (365,760mm)on center. 3. Hillside.One and two family dwellings(r-3)development hydrant spacing will be a maximum of 600 feet (182,880mm)on center. 4. Hillside cul-de-sacs.The maximum distance shall not exceed six hundred(600)feet(183,880mm)to any hydrant from the end of a cul-de-sac." Sec.36-41 Fire Flows "Minimum fire flows shall be as follows: " 1. Commercial and mufti-family(R-1)---- 1,500 gpm(5678.1 I/min) 2. One and two family dwellings(R-3)----500 gpm(1,892.71/min) 3. The chief may increase minimum flows based on review of hazard." Sec.36-42 Fire Department Access " 1. Two means of access to single family residential(R-3)projects are not required. 2. 360 degree access may not be required to commercial and mufti-family(R-1)structures(except as maybe required for a specific occupancy by other sections of the code)." 3. See City of Scottsdale design standards and policies for design and construction details." Sec.36-43 Fire Alarm Requirements. " I. All manual pull stations are to be eliminated(except in Group H and I occupancies). 2. Fire alarm systems are not required in mufti-family(R-I)structures. 3. In all occupancies audio-visual devices shall be limited to those necessary for adequate warning." Sec.36-44 Fire Extinguishment Placement " I. In commercial occupancies fire extinguishers shall be installed at a maximum of 150 feet(45,720mm)apart,on center,in accordance with UFC Standards. 2. In single family(R-3)and mufti-family(R-I)occupancies fire extinguishers are not required." Sec.36-45 Zoning Increase "As reflected in City of Scottsdale Zoning Ordinance is a 4%building construction density increase in single family(R-3)developments." Division 3.Design criteria applicable to certain buildings or occupancies. Sec.36-46 Group R,Division 4 occupancies. Group R,Division 4 occupancies(group care residence)shall meet the following requirements: " 1 Existing structures with 1 to 5 clients. (a) Interconnected smoke detectors shall be installed in all livable areas in accordance with City of Scottsdale amended U.B.C.310.9. (b) Posted evacuation map and emergency procedures per Fire Department. (c) Portable fire extinguishers in accordance with U.F.C.Standards." A-21 " 2. Existing structures with 6 to 10 clients and all new structures. (a) Interconnected smoke detectors shall be installed in all livable areas in accordance with City of Scottsdale amended U.B.C.310.9. (b) Posted evacuation map and emergency procedures per Fire Department. 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A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR COMMUNITY ACTION # # # # PLANNING AND RESEARCH FINAL DRAFT 1 National Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Sprinklers Save Lives &Property Table of Contents: Consideration to be Recognized Early on in the Development Process Statistical Data Collection and Utilization Addressing the"Myths" about Automatic # Fire Sprinklers Utilizing a"Blue-Ribbon Task-Force" to # Study the need for a Sprinkler Ordinance List of Materials/Items that would be helpful In the Course of Completing the"Planning, Research and Analysis" Phase Preface: While heat-actuated fire sprinklers, as we know them today were first conceived in 1860, it is commonly recognized that it was not until 1975 that the first automatic residential fire sprinkler was developed. It was not until 1896 when the first edition of NFPA-13 (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems)was published. For nearly 100-years automatic fire sprinklers were utilized in manufacturing, mercantile, and commercial buildings. In 1973 a subcommittee of the Committee on Automatic Sprinkler was formed by the NFPA to prepare a Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes. In 1975 this new standard was submitted and adopted, during the NFPA Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. In 1976 the U.S. Fire Administration(USFA), formerly known as the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration (NFPCA), funded research programs focusing on the residential fire problem in general and residential fire sprinkler protection specifically. As a result of multiple research studies and full-scale fire tests the first edition NFPA-13D (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings)was rewritten and published in 1980, incorporating the residential test results. Subsequent editions (1975, 1980, 1984, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1996, and 1999) of NFPA-13D have resulted in changes to the design and installation of these "residential systems" recognizing the basic performance criteria of NFPA-13D that is "To prevent flashover in the room of fire origin, when sprinklered, and to improve the chance for occupants to escape or be evacuated" # # # # Executive Summary: With a majority of the fire deaths in the United States occurring in residential buildings, and nearly $70-billion in fire loss attributed to the direct and indirect cost associated with residential fires, it is time for state and local fire and building officials to address the solutions to this national tragedy. This booklet, along with the three (3)other companion booklets has been developed by the National Fire Sprinkler Association to assist the local official in meeting this challenge using a systematic approach, which if used correctly, can greatly enhance the agencies ability to curb the loss of life and property in your community. The historical overview, questions and answers incorporated into this booklet will assist you in having a clear understanding of what and how to accomplish this task. The"myths" about automatic fire sprinklers have deterred, but not stopped the efforts of fire officials nationwide who have developed residential fire sprinkler ordinances for their communities. For nearly thirty-years (30)these pioneers of the residential fire sprinkler movement have blazed a trail that can be built upon. The booklet will also discuss the collection and use of statistical data and show how it can be used effectively to reflect issues specific to your community. The outline which helps to focus on the use of a Blue-Ribbon Task Force(Working Group) may be something which can be used to develop lines of communications between the agency and it's"stakeholders" who will be impacted by the adoption of the residential ordinance package. These types of working groups can often resolve problems unforeseen by the agency before it becomes a political issue. And finally, this booklet defines some materials that should be obtained, so that the information collected can be"user friendly" and effective throughout the process. Also incorporated in this booklet is a list of other resources, which may be helpful in the planning, research, analysis, or other phases of the process. The National Fire Sprinkler Association, its staff and membership stand united and committed to assisting you in this undertaking. Together we can be successful. # # # # Considerations to be Recognized Early on in the Development Process: Who Wants the Ordinance? You(Fire Marshal) Community Fire Chief Developers City or County Agency General Public Why is the Ordinance being considered at this time? Cost Savings Manpower Limitations Public Safety Issue Curb an Identified Fire Problem Normal Adoption Sequence Intense Growth Pattern Follow-up to a Recent Significant Fire/Event? To Keep Up With Social/Technological Changes When would the Ordinance take affect? Immediately Phased in Over Period of Time Upon a Physical Change (area, height, growth, annexation) What Occupancies would be impacted by the Ordinance? Residential (single-family dwellings) What about two-family dwellings, attached (duplex/two-plex)? What about "Manufactured Housing" and "Mobilehomes"? What about attached "Townhouses" and"Condominiums"[R-3's]? Multi-Family Residential [R-1's] (Motels/Hotels, Apartments, Condominiums, Townhouses, etc.) Commercial (businesses) Industrial Complexes/Structures Would retrofit/retroactive provisions be identified which trigger the requirements of this Ordinance? Based on area of existing buildings Based on area added to existing building Based on height of building Based on height added to existing building Based on occupancy change or use change Based on fire-flow demands Based on a geographic location of the building with respect to community Based on type of construction (example: Type V-non-rated) If"built-in" fire protection is the "CORNERSTONE" of the Master Plan. How does this ordinance fit with the MISSION STATEMENT, VALUE STATEMENT, GOALS and OBJECTIVES of the Agency/Department? Will any other elements (resolutions, guidelines, fee schedules, etc.)need to be adopted as a part of this Ordinance? Will current staffing levels need to be increased in order to address the anticipated increased workloads (processing, plan review, field inspection)? What type of support/opposition can be anticipated when the Ordinance is presented? (Note: A listing of those in support/opposition might reflect the following:) Supporters Opposition Councilman/Supervisor _Councilman/Supervisor City Manager/Administrator City Manager/Administrator _Fire Chief Fire Chief _Firefighters Firefighters _Firefighters Assn./Organization Firefighters Assn./Organization _Fire Prevention Bureau Fire Prevention Bureau Other Local Fire Departments Other Local Fire Departments _General Public _General Public _Building Industry Assn. _Building Industry Assn. _General Bldg. Contractors —General Bldg. Contractors Fire Sprinkler Contractors Fire Sprinkler Contractors Architects _Architects Developers _Developers Water Purveyors Water Purveyors _Insurance Companies _Insurance Brokers Finance/Revenue Div./Dept. —Finance/Revenue Div./Dept. _Planning Department Planning Department Control/Slow Growth Groups ,Real Estate Sales Groups _Fire Protection Engineers _Professional Engineers _Interior Designers _Interior Designers What Incentives would be/could be given? Site Development Alternatives: Density(Sub-Division) Fire-Flow Requirements (Single Site) Fire-Flow Requirements (Multiple Sites) Fire Hydrant Spacing (Public) Fire Hydrant Spacing (Private) Fire Department Access(Travel Distance) Fire Station Location(Response Time) Street Design (Minimum Width) Street Design(Dead-Ends) Street Design (Cul-de-Sac) Street Design (Turn-Around) Street Design(Parking) Insurance Incentives: Homeowner Premiums (Reduction) Overall Fire Insurance Rating (ISO) Water Purveyor Incentives: Service Connection Charge Monthly Base-Rate Charge Fire Service Standby Charge Water Meter Sizing Backflow/Cross-Connection Protection Water System Improvement Funds (WSIF) Dual-Meter Service Connection Statistical Data Collection and Utilization: For fire protection decisions to be supported, they must be based upon sound engineering practices, and information, which is true and current statistical data. To than end, it is essential that during the preliminary stage of research that a systematic approach be undertaken to collect that data which is pertinent to the issues that will be discussed and raised. The old axiom "garbage in—garbage out" is especially true when it comes to what data can and will be utilized for your justification and future presentation. As the model codes move towards the performance-based models for the design of buildings and their component systems, this premise will become even more essential. Statistics and Studies must be current(5-years or less preferred). What Fire Data Reporting System does your agency utilize, and does is have the statistics you will be able to utilize? National Data National Fire Incident.Reporting System(NFIRS) Fire Data Management System(F )MS) State/Regional Data [Example] California Fire Incident Reporting System (CFIRS) Local/Area Data Individual Agency Data Collection Systems Local fire agencies often collect a comprehensive and very thorough statistics, which are utilized in Department Annual Reports. These statistics are easily obtained and can reflect trends in the shear number of responses over the past several years. Consider the number of responses(calls)your department/agency made just ten (10) years ago, in comparison to today. This can be used very effectively to show your elected officials the past and current workloads. Ten-Year History of Responses (example): XZY Fire Department/Agency (Number of Actual Responses) Month 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 Jan. 178 186 197 207 159 102 76 78 64 38 80 Feb. 144 147 167 164 143 112 66 65 60 46 53 Mar. 192 168 172 169 127 96 92 76 65 65 77 Apr. 172 165 178 187 159 109 84 63 63 72 70 May 163 184 199 169 162 93 89 83 62 73 58 June 203 192 180 187 167 106 119 83 66 91 69 July 221 221 178 169 180 117 105 76 89 86 76 Aug. 177 190 187 170 114 110 84 68 73 68 Sept. 154 189 165 182 103 72 75 58 74 92 Oct. 205 198 196 204 122 88 89 83 69 71 Nov. 206 214 179 161 155 79 76 80 73 63 Dec. 200 189 187 165 156 82 92 71 86 57 Totals: 2,205 2,251 2,166 1,979 1,385 1,062 940 829 846 834 When using this type of graph of the responses which reflect a ten (10) year span of time, it must also be clearly defined in your presentation document "if' additional Fire Stations have been added, additional Staffing has been added, and above all, if additional lands have been added to the Department/Agency during that same timeframe. If additional Services, such as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Hazardous Materials Services (HazMat), or Medical Transport has been initiated. In addition to this recap of the Department/Agency Response Chart, it is important to define the"actual fires" which have occurred within the past year to eighteen (18)months. This can also be very effective in re-enforcing the facts, which may have been forgotten and/or initiated the fire sprinkler concept. Consider the following format: XYZ Fire Department/Agencv (Structure Fire Listing: January to Date) Date Report No. Address Type of Building Nature of Fire Origin January: 4th 01-01/16 55 Soledad SFD (Electrical) 6th 01-01/29 469 Main St. Mercantile (Suspicious/Arson) 12th 01-01/65 200 Via Gayuba SFD (Chimney) 215t 01-01/115 2000 David Ave. #12 Apartment (Stove—Cooking) 29th 01-01/164 551 Watson St.,#8 Apartment (Fireplace—Gas Fired) February: 1st 01-02/01 60 Cuesta Vista Dr. SFD (Wall Heater) 5th 01-02/19 1000 Mark Thomas Dr. Dormitory (Electrical) 15th 01-02/81 699 Larkin St. SFD (Smoking Material) 18th 01-02/93 1250 Ninth St. Apartment (Oven—Cooking) 20th 01-02/100 651 Belden St. SFD (Cloths Dryer) 23`d 01-02/111 147 Mar Vista Dr. SFD (Chimney) Depending on the valuations of these above listed fires, you may wish to include a column that indicated the dollar value lost; however, this could be a separate chart, showing valuations over the past several years. What is the Installation Costs for a Residential Fire Sprinkler System? Several years ago, in frustration with myths, which were raised to discourage the local AHD's from adopting residential ordinances in California, a Fire Marshal performed an analysis of construction costs related to residential fire sprinkler protection and the cost of"affordable housing". Two scenarios were developed, with the following results: Tract Home (including Modular/Manufactured): Item Cost Percentage(%) Construction $42,600 28% (1,152 sq ft x$37.00 psf) Developer Profit $39,798 27% Lot $35,000 23% Realtor Fee $9,000 6% Financial $7,000 5% (Loan Points/Interest/Taxes— 14%) Permit Fees $ 14,912 10% - Muni: $7,436 - School: $ 1,981 - Sanitation: $5,495 Fire Protection $ 1,690 1% - Fire Sprinklers: $ 1,600 - Smoke Detectors: $90 Sales Price: $150,000 Luxury/Custom Home Item Cost Percentage(%) Construction $ 193,032 48% (3,064 sq ft x$63.00 psf) Developer Profit $60,011 15% Lot $80,000 20% Realtor Fee $24,000 6% Financial $20,000 5% (Loan Points/Interest/Taxes— 14%) Permit Fees $ 19,343 5% - Muni: $8,578 - School: $5,270 - Sanitation: $5,495 Fire Protection $ 3,614 1% - Fire Sprinklers: $3,524 - Smoke Detectors: $90 Sales Price: $400,000 What about Fire Department Staffing Levels (minimum staffing levels) and Response Times? During the Planning, Research and Analysis Phased you must be aware of the role and operations associated with the Fire Suppression side of your agency. You will need to define staffing levels for the department, and relate that into the latest firefighter safety philosophy of"Two-in/Two-out" and how that affects your ability to perform as a fire agency. The adoption of the sprinkler ordinance will not change the role, nor functions of the agency, but will enhance it's ability to perform to a higher level. If you consider that on average, firefighters spend approximately 3-5% of their time fighting fire, and 65-80%of their time responding to medical aid emergencies. The other duties (hazardous materials, rescue, training, record keeping, and equipment maintenance) also must be considered. Therefore,the fire sprinkler ordinance allows these other functions to be performed at a great level, because the firefighters are not out of service at a structural fire. Along these lines it is essential to identify and present the elements of a typical fire incident in terms of; 1)Detection of Fire, 2) Report of Alarm, 3) Dispatch, 4) Response to Fire, 5) Setup, and 6)Fighting Fire. The following chart (taken from the original IAFC data) shows the evolution of time and elements in an effective manner. (See Appendix Item "B") What about Fire Insurance savings for the Homeowner? While on the topic of dollar loss as a result of fires, it is important to do local research in regards to insurance costs/savings, as this issue may be raised during the public meetings, and having these numbers at your fingertips will reflect the homework you have managed to bring to the discussions. Doing a cost analysis of insurance savings can often be both interesting and frustrating, depending on the resources and individuals you are able to find. Unlike the commercial building, which is written strictly as a"Fire Insurance Policy"; residential insurance "Homeowners Policy Declarations"typically are written as a blanket policy, covering not only the dwelling structure, other structures, personal property, loss of use, but also personal liability (personal injury and property damage) and medical payments. Therefore, when calculating the cost of a commercial/ industrial fire sprinkler system, the amortization rate, based on insurance savings is much quicker, typically within three (3)to five (5)years depending on the use and occupancy of the building. With a residential fire sprinkler system the savings is less, because the savings is based on the fire portion of the homeowners policy, which may be as little as twenty-to twenty-five percent (20-25%)of the policy itself. Therefore, if the insurance savings for installing a residential automatic fire sprinkler and smoke detectors were fifteen-to twenty percent (15-20%)then the savings on a four-hundred dollar($400) premium would be something in the range of twelve-to twenty-dollars ($12-$20) and not sixty-to eighty-dollars ($60-$80) annually. While there may be an insurance savings, small as it may be, the benefits of have a residence and it's occupants protected against the perils of fire far out ways the math associated with a dollar figure; however, to be confident in knowing the insurance market in your community, you should attempt to establish some basic cost figures of a typical home in your community, both with and without fire sprinklers installed. What is the Cost Analysis Regarding Insurance? Insurance Savings Up-Front Savings Intermediate Savings Long Term Savings What about Tax Incentives for the Home Owner? Currently there has been precedence set at the community level to provide a tax incentive for the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems. Montgomery County, MD, who's current law mandates that the home-builder offer residential fire sprinklers as an option and must sprinkler the model homes, has now passed legislation( )that provides a significant property tax benefit to families who choose this option. Addressing the"MYTHS" about Automatic Fire Sprinklers: It is interesting that the misconceptions related to fire sprinklers continues to spread mistrust and perceptions about fire sprinkler protection. These fictitious stories reflect a lack of understanding and knowledge on the operation of fire sprinklers in general and has probably caused many lives have been lost because political decisions were made based on these non-truths. While we have heard them before, it is essential that any proposal must address these fictitious statements and to educate the general public, stakeholders, and elected officials before embarking on the effort to consider the adoption of a fire sprinkler ordinance for residential occupancies. The general statements are; 1)Fire Sprinklers May Go Off Accidentally, 2)If One Fire Sprinkler Goes Off, They All Go Off, 3)Fire Sprinklers Cause Excessive Water Damage, and 4)Fire Sprinklers Are Just Too Expensive To Install. The following responses address each: Fire Sprinklers May Go Off Accidentally. WRONG... Loss records from Factory Mutual Research showed that the probability of a fire sprinkler accidentally discharging due to a manufacturing defect is only 1 in 16-million sprinklers per year in service (1 out of 16,000,000). If One Fire Sprinkler Goes Off, They All Go Off. WRONG... Fire Sprinklers are manufactured to react to temperatures in each room individually. Normally, only the fire sprinkler nearest the fire will activate. Data shows that in residential fire scenarios, usually a single fire sprinkler will control a developing fire. Fire Sprinklers Cause Excessive Water Damage. WRONG... Consider this: a single firefighter using a normal 1-1/2" fire hose can be applying between 175-400 gallons of water per minute when attempting to extinguish a fire. On the other hand, a single fire sprinkler will be flowing between 18-40 gallons of water per minute. Do the math: (given a 5-minute fire scenario) Fire-fighter with 1-1/2" hose: 175 times 5 = 875 gallons of water 400 times 5 =2,000 gallons of water Fire sprinkler system: 18 times 5 = 90 gallons of water 40 times 5 = 200 gallons of water Fire Sprinklers Are Just Too Expensive To Install. WRONG... Studies have proven that the cost of installing fire sprinklers has actually decreased over the past 5-10 years. The cost of installing fire sprinklers depends, to a large part, on five factors: 1) THE SIZE OF THE RESIDENCE, 2) THE CONSTRUCTION LITATIONS/RESTRAINTS, 3) THE AVAILABLE WATER SUPPLY, 4)THE PIPING MATERIALS BEING USED, AND 5) THE LAYOUT (DESIGN) OF THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. In most instances the cost of fire sprinklers systems parallels the cost of the floor coverings in the home. Consider the cost of carpeting: "StainMaster Carpeting" in a recent weekly newspaper insert advertised for $19.99 per square yard. That computes to$2.22 per square foot, because there are 9 square feet in a square yard. In that same advertisement, "Karastan Carpeting" was being sold for $29.99 per square yard. That calculates to $3.33 per square foot, because once again there are 9 square feet in a square yard. Why is the Residential Fire Sprinkler System necessary? It should be clear that with today's technology, with respect to the quick responsiveness of the residential fire sprinkler we have a fire sprinkler system that can and will save lives; if they are required and installed. Obviously there is a need to have smoke detectors installed in homes (new and old), but these are reactive systems, which is to say that once they sound, occupants must react by notifying the fire department and to get out of the home quickly. Automatic fire sprinklers are proactive which is to say that the will initiate the control of the fire condition, while the occupants are escaping the home. Several years ago the NFSA, Engineering Department researched the growth of Residential Technology and found the following statistics: - 1975 0 Residential Sprinklers listed by Underwriters Laboratory - 1985 13 Residential Sprinklers listed by Underwriters Laboratory - 1995 288 Residential Sprinklers listed by Underwriters Laboratory Utilizing a "Blue-Ribbon Task-Force" to Study the need for a Sprinkler Ordinance: When considering the adoption of a sprinkler ordinance(residential and/or commercial) it is often effective to form a"Working Group" of interested individuals and those who would have a vested interest in the outcome of such a construction mandate. While there are many ways to formulate the make-up of the Group, some key elements would include, but not be limited to: Selection of a Chairperson to head the Working Group Defining the Role of the Working Group Identifying the Stakeholders Provide Historical Studies (Example: IS year study-Scottsdale, AZ, 10 year study-Prince George's County, MD, 7-year study- Vancouver, B.C/Canada) Setting the Agenda for the Study Keeping on Target and Timeline Bringing Closure to the Working Group What to do with the Findings of the Working Group Creating and using a"Check List" as an"Action Plan" Reaching Consensus Recognize that Issues Left Unresolved (or resolved) may Resurface List of Materials/Items that would be helpful in the course of completing the "Planning, Research and Analysis" Phase: When undertaking this task, it may be important that you consider what materials could be useful in this project. To that end the following list of items and/or materials is prepared: Minimum of three (3)Binders ($7.99-each) 2" 3-ring view binder(Avery#0411-3541) Minimum of three(3) sets of 5-Tab Dividers($1.39-each) Extra Wide (Avery#0402-8894) Minimum of box/200 Economy Sheet Protectors($9.99-box) Semi-clear/76002 (Avery 0411-8038) Minimum of box/100 Letter Size File Folders ($6.99-box) Minila 1/3'd Cut/153L (Smead#0300-1370) Minimum of one Desktop Organizer/Tub File ($9.23) Stockwell Graduated Step Design (#218354-34) Obviously, a normal office environment should have all or most of these items, but the point is that you should establish a budget to identify the resources necessary to see this project/process through to a conclusion, so that materials collected will be organized, quickly found, protected from damage, and available for presentations and the final report to the Council/Board for adoption. It is critical that the every document collected and/or prepared be of the highest quality, showing the professional manner by which this initial stage was conducted. Doing things correctly in the beginning will save time and effort in the end. # # # # RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS... A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR COMMUNITY ACTION # # # # PREPARATION, PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION FINAL DRAFT 2 National Fire Sprinkle!.Association Fire Sprinklers Save Lives&Property Table of Contents: Strategies to Winning Adoption/Approval # Design Alternatives(Incentives) Presentation Must Be of the Highest # Quality Developing Materials Which Can Be # Affectively Used During Presentation Built-In Residential Fire Protection as a Cornerstone of the Master Plan Discussion of the"Proactive vs. Reactive" # Elements of Fire Protection Property Protection vs. Life Safety Protection The Record on Automatic Fire Sprinklers # Political Agenda's vs. Public Safety # Preface: While heat-actuated fire sprinklers, as we know it today was first conceived in 1860, it is commonly recognized that it was not until 1975 that the first automatic fire sprinkler was developed. It was not until 1896 when the first edition of NFPA-13 (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems) was published. For nearly 100-years automatic fire sprinklers were utilized in manufacturing, mercantile, and commercial buildings. In 1973 a subcommittee of the Committee on Automatic Sprinkler was formed by the NN'PA to prepare a Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes. In 1975 this new standard was submitted and adopted, during the NFPA Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. In 1976 the U.S. Fire Administration(USFA), formerly known as the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration(NFPCA), funded research programs focusing on the residential fire problem in general and residential fire sprinkler protection specifically. As a result of multiple research studies and full-scale fire tests the first edition NFPA-13D (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings) was rewritten and published in 1980, incorporating the residential test results. Subsequent editions (1975, 1980, 1984, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1996, and 1999)of NFPA-13D have resulted in changes to the design and installation of these "residential systems"recognizing the basic performance criteria of NFPA-13D that is "To prevent flashover in the room of fire origin when sprinklered, and to improve the chance for occupants to escape or be evacuated." # # # # Executive Summary: With a majority of the fire deaths in the United States occurring in residential buildings, and nearly$70-billion in fire loss attributed to the direct and indirect cost associated with residential fires, it is time for state and local fire and building officials to address the solutions to this national tragedy. This booklet, along with the three (3)other companion booklets has been developed by the National Fire Sprinkler Association to assist the local official in meeting this challenge by use of an outline of issues, which if addressed can greatly enhance the agencies ability to curb the loss of life and property to you community. The historical overview, questions and answers incorporated into this booklet will assist you in having a clear understanding of what and how to accomplish this task. The "myths"about automatic fire sprinklers have deterred, but not stopped the efforts of fire officials nationwide who have developed residential fire sprinkler ordinances for their communities. For nearly thirty-years(30)these pioneers of the residential fire sprinkler movement have blazed a trail that can be built upon. The booklet will also discuss the strategies to winning adoption/approval by outlining the development of materials to be used during the presentation specific to your community. The outline will help to focus on the use of"built-in residential fire protection as a"cornerstone" of the communities Master Plan and a discussion on proactive vs. reactive elements of fire protection. The performance record of automatic fire sprinklers will be discussed, as it relates to property protection vs. life safety protection. Politics will be discussed as it related to "Public Safety"and the roles each must play in the decision making process. And finally, this booklet defines some materials that should be obtained, so that the information collected can be "user friendly" and effective throughout the process. Also incorporated in this booklet is a list of other resources, which may be helpful in the development,presenting, and adoption phases of the process. The National Fire Sprinkler Association, its staff and membership stand united and committed to assisting you in this undertaking. Together we can be successful. # # # # Strategies to Winning Adoption/Approval: Preparation is the "KEY"to success, and when proceeding with the development and adoption of a fire sprinkler ordinance, it is essential to have your proposal both user friendly (for the presenter) and clearly defined(for the political decision makers). With the planning, research and analysis accomplished(NFSA Booklet #1) it is now time to focus on the presentation. The following considerations must be clearly known and defined regarding the presentation: Who will be making the presentation before the Council, Fire Board, or Board of Supervisors/Commission? City Manager/County Administrator Fire Chief Fire Marshal Building Official Community Development Director What will be the format for the presentation? Memorandum Report Verbal Presentation Overhead Charts& Graphs Slide Program PowerPoint Presentation Video Tape(s) Note: Video tapes such as "Count down to Disaster", "Fire Power", etc. could prove effective in educating all parties in understanding the concept and functional operation of automatic fire sprinklers; however, they are somewhat lengthy and might best accomplish this educational process ifgiven to the Councilmen, Board Members to review in the comfort of their homes/office. What type of forum will the presentation be made to? Regular Scheduled Meeting(Agenda Item) Special Session Study Session Joint Meeting of the Council and Planning Commission In conjunction with the adoption of other"Codes/Regulations" How much time will be allocated to the presentation? Will the time be limited? Do not go over the allocated time limit Will the audience be allowed to speak? What is the Political Process(timeframes) of"Public Hearings"? Draft Ordinance/Legislation Identify Sponsor to Introduce Ordinance/Legislation Place on Agenda First Reading of the Ordinance at Public Hearing Waiting Period between IA and 2nd Reading(2-weeks/30-days?) Second Reading of the Ordinance at Public Hearing Waiting Period before Ordinance goes into affect Emergency Ordinance(immediate) Appeals Process If someone appeals between 1st and 2nd Reading, or after 2°d Reading, what is the process to be undertaken? How many copies of materials will be required? Who will be responsible for the printing/distribution? When should the masters be submitted to be in the packets? Note: Consider the lead-time necessary to insure your materials are on time and have the highest quality. Design Alternatives (Incentives): Process and Permit Processes: Efficient Permit Process Fee Schedules Installation Standards(clarification) Plan Review Procedure Field Inspections Construction Methods Site Development Density(sub-division) Fire-flow Requirements(single site) Fire-flow Requirements (multiple site) Fire hydrant spacing (public) Fire Hydrant Spacing(private) Fire Department Access(travel distance) Fire Station Location(response time) Street Design(width) Street Design(dead ends) Street Design(cul-de-sac) Street Design(turn-around) Street Design(parking) Water Purveyors Connection Charges Monthly Based-Rate Charges Fire Service Standby Charge Water Meter Sizing Backflow Cross-Connection Protection Water System Improvement Funds/Fees (WSIF) Dual-Meter Service Connection # # # # Presentation must be of the highest quality: The "Document"(Report, Memorandum, Presentation Package) must be of the highest quality and must fit the format typically used by the agency. It may be necessary to review documents from other Departments to insure that the presentation is consistent with the organizational culture. Another element of the document preparation is to recognize that people in a technical field; such as fire protection, need to express their ideas clearly and limit the use of engineering, scientific, and/or highly technical terms. The following is a typical format for a"Staff Report"which is often used to present a proposed change to an organization: Heading Section To: (Mayor and Members of the City Council) Via: (City Manager) From: (Department Head) Date: (Date of Council Meeting) Subj. (Topic to be Presented) Body Section RECOMMENDATION: (This section would simply state the staff Recommendations) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:: (This section would be a short, 1-4 sentence summary or purpose of the staff report) BACKGROUND: (This section would provide historical information up to the point where the analysis of the situation or issue would begin. Examples would include: - Past staff reports - Surveys and studies - Prior decisions or policies ANALYSIS: (This section would analyze the situation or issue from the current perspective and may include some or all of the following items: - Environmental Impacts - Financial Impacts - Scheduling/Timing - Pros and Cons/Controversies - Evaluation of data/proposal/statistics - Legal considerations ALTERNATIVES: (This section would define any viable alternatives to the proposal or issue which could receive consideration. Note: Make certain that the fire sprinkler regulations being proposed do not create conflict with Building and/or Fire Codes. Built-In Residential Fire Protection as a "CORNERSTONE" of the Master Plan: In recent years there has been a growing movement towards the concept of a public/private partnership in providing a higher level of service to the community. The use of automatic fire sprinklers has been recognized for years to enhance the ability of the fire agencies in the reduction of fire loss, fire related injuries and property losses. Many communities and fire agencies work under a General Plan and/or Master Plan and as such the aspects of fire protection are typically outlined. Based on Climatic, Geographic, and Topographic considerations the need for built-in fire protection may be an effective way to address these concerns. Consider these additional elements as you proceed with the development and presentation of your residential ordinance package: The residential fire sprinkler ordinance may allows the Fire Department to perform their other functions better. • Response time enhancement • Better and safer utilization of staffing and equipment • Reduces the out-of-service time while on-scene at a fire call • Reduced workman's compensation expenses • Station locations studies,based on medical emergencies Fire Sprinkler Ordinances are long range planning and will be beneficial for years and decades to come. • If the fire problem in residential structures is truly in dwellings which are 20-years old and older(as some would ask you to believe), then you will be solving the fire problem of the future for your community today. Fire Sprinkler Ordinances can be used to enhance water conservation programs and/or policies. • Credit for smaller water mains, based on historic fire-flow demand tables. • Water storage capacities can often be reduced, based on critical demand calculations • Water usage can often be reduced based on fire-flow comparisons: Fire-fighter with 1-1/2"hose: 175 times 5 = 875 gallons of water 400 times 5 =2,000 gallons of water Fire sprinkler system: 18 times 5 = 90 gallons of water 40 times 5 =200 gallons of water Note: Duration offlow is 5-minutes. Attachments: (List of supportive documents, by title) An alternative format, sometimes used would reflect the following elements: Heading Section To: (Mayor and Members of the City Council) From: (Department Head) Date: (Date of Council Meeting) Subj.- (Topic to be Presented) Body Section EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: RECOMMENDATIONS: Requested Action/Listing of Action Items BACKGROUND: HISTORICAL OVERVIEW: DISCUSSION. REFERENCES: APPENDICES: It can not be stressed enough that it is not the amount of material and paper that is presented, but rather the quality of the information needed to can best state the necessity for the sprinkler ordinance. The Staff Report should be limited and that where possible, charts and critical data are easily understood at a glance. Considering the huge amount of paper/reports being reviewed by elected officials, getting to the point quickly is often more effective. Developing Materials which Can be Affectively Used During the Presentation: During the Planning, Research, and Analysis Phase of the fire sprinkler proposal(NFSA Booklet—Tab#4)a list or materials was suggested. Now it is time to organize that material as you prepare your presentation. Consider these elements: Utilizing the `Binder Concept" Information at your fingertips Dividers for easy retrieval of Supportive Data and Information The "Ordinance" (Resolutions and Guidelines) Written in accordance with State law Note: Be prepared to know if your state statutes are "minimum", "maximum"; and/or "minimum/maximum"laws which allow or prohibit a local agency from being more restrictive than state law. The "Ordinance" (Resolutions and Guidelines) Written in accordance with organizational policy Discussion of the"PROACTIVE vs. REACTIVE" Element of Fire Protection: As great as a fire department may be in responding to a fire emergency, or any emergency for that mater, it must be said that in can only respond to the alarm once it has been called in and/or dispatched. Until arrival at the scene of an emergency,there is little that can be accomplished to control and extinguish a fire. Both the fire-fighter and the automatic fire sprinkler work a"24-7-365"schedule (24-hours, 7-days a week, 365- days a year). The difference is that a fire sprinkler is located directly over the area of fire origin and can operate as soon as the temperature in that area reaches the activation temperature(which in the case of a residential fire sprinkler is 135-170-degrees F). Similarly, an automatic fire alarm system works a"24-7-365"schedule but can only detect and alert the fire department or occupants in the event of a fire. While the need for detection and notification is essential, through the use and installation of smoke detectors, for a balanced fire protection design, it must also be recognized that fire detection proactively control the growth of a fire, while the residential fire sprinkler system is"designed and installed in accordance with the standard(NFPA-13D) is expected to prevent flashover (total involvement) in the room offire origin, where sprinklered, and to improve the chance for occupants to escape or be evacuated" (Section 1-2 of NFPA-13D, 1999 Edition) A residential fire sprinkler system is designed as a fast-response sprinkler making the time of temperature activation much less than that of a conventional sprinkler. Additionally, the discharge characteristics are required to throw water within 28" of the ceiling,thus a high-wall wetting pattern, along with the fast-response criteria helps the residential sprinkler system control or suppress typical residential fires with(water) flows much lower then the standard sprinklers. In comparing a residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with NFPA-13D,to a conventional fire sprinkler system typically found in a commercial building,which should be pointed out: NFPA-13, 1999 Edition • (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems) • 311-pages of installation criteria • Four(4)operating sprinkler criteria(residential) [7-9.2.2] • Water Supply—capable of providing the required flow and pressure for the required duration [9-1.2] NFPA-13D, 1999 Edition • (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes) • 29-pages of installation criteria • Two (2) operating sprinkler criteria [4-1.2.1] • Water Supply—domestic supply(preferable) [A-2.2(a)] Performance of current technology(quick response) Automatic Fire Sprinkler Technology as an element of a "Systems Approach to Fire and Life Safety" Fire Research as it relates to `Built-In"Protection (See Appendix Item"B") Property Protection vs. Life Safety Protection: Typically, when discussing fire sprinkler protection the issue is raised as to whether a residential fire sprinkler system is a"Life Safety System"or also designed for property protection. When addressing this issue it must be pointed out that the design criteria is established"to prevent flashover (total involvement) in the room offire origin, where sprinklered, and to improve the chance for occupants to escape or be evacuated" and therefore must be considered a"life safety system"; however, a benefit of the system is that in being designed"to prevent flashover (total involvement) in the room offire origin"the system will reduce the property damage resulting from a fire. While you may develop additional benefits, here is a start to what a residential fire sprinkler system can accomplish: Fire Sprinklers protect building occupants Fire Sprinklers protect buildings and property Fire Sprinklers protect Fire Fighters who are asked to perform entry for search and rescue and then to extinguish fires in buildings. The Record on Automatic Fire Sprinklers: There are many success stories, which can and should be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of automatic fire sprinklers over the years. Having these examples available to show how they saved lives, in direct response to the many more stories of fatalities where individuals lost their lives in residential fires is a powerful tool, which should not be overlooked in your presentation. There are at least two sources(one current and one out-dated), which may prove effective in providing data: NFPA Fire Journal—Fire Watch • Focus on the"Residential" Success articles Operation Life Safety(IAFC-OLS) Data • Limited and not current since around 1994/95 The record for automatic fire sprinklers is based on the simple fact that there has"Never been a multiple fire death in a building fire protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system, installed and maintained in accordance with nationally recognized standards (NFPA-13, -13D, -13R,and NFPA-13A or—25)." Political Agenda's vs.Public Safety: During the adoption process you may be confronted with direct and/or indirect opposition raised in regards to the proposal, which would address a"public safety"problem. The Fire Chief and his/her staff was hired as the fire professional with expertise on how to best manage the fire emergencies that may be present in the community he/she serves. It is essential that you address the problems raised as a professional and keep clear of the political games that may surface during the various forums. Stay focused on the goal to adopt a residential fire sprinkler ordinance, and use facts,not fiction, to respond to these issues being raised. Installing a residential fire sprinkler system in the homes of your community is like placing individual firefighters(sprinklers) in the ceilings of the homes of your residents. Accountability(Personnel,Fire Department, Government, and Community) Transfer of Responsibility from the Public Sector(Fire Department)to the Private Sector(Homeowner) Coordination of efforts (Team Approach)with Building,Planning,Finance, and Water Purveyor: The development and adoption of a residential fire sprinkler ordinance must be recognized as a team effort with the support of Planning, Building, Finance, Public Works Departments and the Water Purveyors. Each has a role in making certain that the applications, fees, designs, reviews, inspections, and approvals will be accomplished in a supportive and coordinated manner. Conflicts in requirements must be clarified and resolved prior to the adoption and effective date of the regulations. Consideration must be given to a"One-Stop"application,permit, approval, and inspection process, as well as who will accomplish what tasks [permit fee collection,review of submittals, inspection of installation, and sign-off of system]. This topic will be covered in more detail in the NFSA Booklet#3 (Residential Fire Sprinklers ... Customer Service and Maintenance). # # # # RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS... A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR COMMUNITY ACTION # # # CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Final DRAFT 3 National Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Sprinklers Save Lives &Property Table of Contents: Considerations Related to"Customer Service" # Developing a Strategy to Assist the Customer(s) # Creating and Utilizing Charts and Matrix to # Show the Process/Procedures: # • Organizational Chart/Matrix # • Plan Review Process Chart/Matrix # • Building Permit Process/Matrix # • Inspection Sequence Chart/Matrix • Fire Prevention Bureau Plan Review Process (Codes/Elements) Strategies to be used to insure"TRUE" # Customer Service Developing a Department Guideline(handout) # For your"Fire Sprinkler"Customer Criteria to be included in Guidelines: # • Part I—Codes and Standards # • Part II—Plan Review Procedure # • Part III—Applicants should recognize # the timeframes • Part IV—Water Supply Information # (Fire Flow Data) • Part V—Modifications to Existing # Fire Sprinkler Systems • Part VI—Fire Sprinkler Inspection Criteria # Effective Customer Service # Considerations Related to "Customer Service": Before defining what elements need to be developed,modified and/or added to your current Application, Review, Permit Issuance, Inspection and Final Inspection procedures and processes, it is essential to first define and have clearly in mind who your intended"Customers"are. When considering the adoption or having adopted a fire sprinkler ordinance (whether it is exclusively residential and/or in general), it is critical that you identify the target audience,thus the customers who will be impacted by the requirements. The list of customers could include: 1. Homeowner 2. Owner Builder 3. Fire Protection Contractor 4. General Building Contractor 5. Fire Protection Engineer 6. Architect 7. Developers • 8. Water Purveyors 9. Consultant As you can tell from looking at the list of potential customers, each will have a different level of knowledge and understanding of construction law,building regulations,permit processing and plans and specifications. To address each group of individuals could prove to be complex and a single document could be lengthy; however, addressing the issues and process in a systematic approach could help to reduce the number of questions each might have, while creating a system which promoted uniformity and helps to speed up the application/inspection process. Developing a Strategy to Assist the Customer(s): Establishing the philosophy of"Customer Service" Define the "Concept"as it relates to your particular agency. Define the general issues that will need to be addressed. Identifying the necessary information that must be conveyed from your agency to the customer. Create a listing of the criteria for an NFPA-13D (NFPA-13R or NFPA-13) which needs to be explained in detail to reduce confusion. Defining criteria needed to accomplish the tasks: Number of Plans/Calculations to be submitted Detail listing of what needs to be shown on the plans Defining the"Process/Procedures": Turn-Around times Example: (5-working days,2-weeks, etc.) Pre-Submittal Reviews(optional) Initial Plan Review Back-Check Change Order Plan Reviews As-Built Drawings Collection of Fees and Charges: Plan-check Fees Permit Fees Inspection Fees Penalty Inspection Charges/Fees (not ready, 2"d or 3'd re-inspection) Additional Charges/Fees (Back-Check, Change or As-Built Reviews) Plan Achieve Fees(per set or per page) Anticipating the common questions raised by customers: (Put yourself in the customers shoes and ask the basic/complex questions) Recognize the Owner/Builder Needs: Don't overwhelm the customer with"bureaucratic"procedures and/or language. (write in plain English) Try to avoid technical words which are often used by the Fire Service and/or Fire Protection Industry, but may mean nothing to the general public. Patience can create "Proponents" and not "Opponents" Informing the Architects/Engineers/Contractors: If a question was raised even once by one applicant,the answer could be published for any current/future applicant. No surprises,No Problems: Have the criteria outlined in a handout before the adoption process so that you can show the governing Board/Council that the adoption was well thought out and well planned. Special Note: Don't change the process/procedures after the adoption. The best way to create a forum for a challenge is to change the process/procedures for inspections, request for inspections, scheduling, re-inspections, corrections, etc. after the fact. Creating and Utilizing Charts and Matrix to show the Process/Procedures: One of the best ways to inform your customers on how to prepare, submit, and have a clearer understanding of your agencies processing/procedures for obtaining a permit and/or inspection is to document the system under which you are working. To accomplish this consider utilizing a flow-chart and/or matrix form of describing your organizational requirements. To accomplish this task you will need to clearly understand not only your organization/agency, but the other Departments/Divisions you coordinate your efforts with(Planning/Community Development, Building Inspection Services, Public Works and the Water Purveyor). In many communities there is a combination of the above services in one or more Departments/Divisions. Organizational Chart/Matrix: (See Appendices "K"for Example) It is important for your organization and for the potential customer to have a clear understanding of where and how the Fire Prevention Bureau relates to the other Departments/Divisions within and outside of your governmental entity. When developing the Organizational Chart/Matrix, make certain that the position is clearly defined with respect to depth(level)within the organization(Agency, Council, Manager, Department, Division). This will help if a customer wishes to appeal a decision to the higher level. This Organisational Chart/Matrix quickly becomes the"Chart of Appeals"by which a customer knows who has authority above the Fire Prevention Bureau(Fire Marshal) Recognize that everyone has a boss and the right to appeal a decision is a normal right of a customer, given the"true"facts of the challenge. While City and County Fire Departments are fairly simple to define, Special Districts and other multi-agency Fire Departments can become more complex. The key Departments and Divisions that need to be clearly defined include the Fire Department/Fire Prevention Bureau, Community Development/Building Inspection Division, and Public Works/Water Division. Plan Review Process Chart/Matrix: (See Appendices "L"for Example) The Community Development (Planning) Department Plan Review Process is extremely helpful to educate the Architect, Developer Engineer and to a lesser degree the Contractor understand the layered approach to reviewing large and/or complex projects. These preliminary reviews help to outline the agencies general requirements and to help steer the proposed project in a positive direction. While specific code requirements and formal plan reviews are not accomplished at this level, these preliminary reviews and study sessions help to define what will be expected when the plans are finally submitted for review to the Building Department/Division and Fire Department/Prevention Bureau. Utilize the Planning Review Process to inform the applicants of Fire Department conditions and requirements: Accessibility Issues Water Supply Issues Fire Sprinkler Requirements Plan Review Requirements Permit Issues Formalization of the Fire Department requirements within the City/County "General Plan"and to insure that it is current and being administered by both the City/County as well as the Fire Agency is an ongoing issue. Review the current General Plan with emphasis on the Fire Department criteria. Revise as deemed necessary any out-dated and/or necessary additional requirements. Special Note: The"General Plan"of a community is the cornerstone of the planning and development future and is reviewed and revised periodically by the Planning Department. This is often an overlooked document to the Fire Service, but can hold the key to many progressive and innovative construction features that can enhance the fire protection of the community. Building Permit Process/Matrix: (See Appendices "M"for Example) Most(if not all) applicants who are required(or voluntarily wish)to install a fire sprinkler system simply want to know what the process is for submitting an application, plans and supportive data, and to have a clear understanding of what the turn-around time will be. The"Building Permit"Process Chart/Matrix, whether administered by the Building Inspection Department/Division and/or the Fire Department is an effective tool to show(outline)the process under which they will be required to follow. When developing the Chart/Matrix, place yourself in the applicants shoes and diagram, step by step,the process. Be as specific as possible. Check with other Departments/Divisions to insure that you have the correct terms and location on the diagram where they are involved. Remember that with any business;the"Fees/Chargers"paid become a si'nificant element, which must be identified and defined. Inspection Sequence Chart/Matrix: (See Appendices "N"for Example) The Inspection Sequence Chart/Matrix is critical internally as well as externally to insure that the Agency's Staff as well as the Customer knows when to have certain inspections. All too often it is assumed, by the local authority having jurisdiction(AHJ), that everyone knows when to call for, and when to perform certain inspections. Note: Working closely with your Building Official this Chart/Matrix can be developed in a relatively short period of time, but can have lasting impact of workload and efficiency. Starting with the Building Code (2000 Edition-International Building Code, Section 109 or 200(?) Edition of the NFPA-5000, Section 1.8.6.6)the sequence of inspections can be developed. It is essential that the Building Inspection and Fire Department Inspections be somewhat consistent so that the construction industry is not confused. Defining as many detailed inspections as possible will help to support the effort,thus creating a consistency between multiple inspectors from the same agency. Fire Prevention Bureau Plan Review Process (Codes/Elements): (See Appendices "0"for Example) The"Plan Review Process Chart/Matrix"helps to clarify as many of the Codes and Standards, which will be utilized during the plan review process, and will highlight many of the elements that will be evaluated during the plan review process. These elements become"red flags" for architects, contractors and owners to recognize as they prepare their plans. When listing Codes and Standards, attempt to prioritize based on the highest level of authority; State Law, followed by Locally Adopted, and followed by"nationally recognized" Standards and so-forth. This listing does not need to get into the detail of the various NFPA Standards at this point. When listing the "elements"keep in mind that as you list each,you should have a guideline(handout) which would be written detailing each of these issues(fire apparatus access, water supply, etc.). These"Guidelines" (handouts)become effective tools to give to the customers who are required to address these elements during the development of their project. Strategies to be used to insure "TRUE" Customer Service: Consider the customer whenever you are developing a procedure, guideline, adoption of a requirement, or changing an existing requirement. Put yourself in the applicant's position. Discuss conceptual ideas with various customers(Owner-Builders, Architects,Developers, Contractors, Water Purveyors,). Take an objective look at the Plan Review Process and see if adequate information has been provided to clarify what you are requiring. Is your staff technically ready to implement a new program? Will the level of training and education of staff members be required prior to implementation? Does the reference library your staff utilizes have adequate and current publications(books, etc.)necessary for them to perform their function? Developing a Department Guideline (handout) for your"Fire Sprinkler" Customer: The purpose of this handout is to create a document which can be given to an Architect, Fire Protection Contractor,Developer, Owner-Builder, or Homeowner that will assist the individual/firm in preparing, submitting, installing and obtaining the necessary inspections. The document will be a vehicle by which the applicant will know what is required and how to obtain the necessary approvals. Special Note: While the handout being described covers both commercial(NFPA-13) and residential fire sprinkler systems (NFPA-13,NFPA-13R, and NFPA- 13D)you should consider developing two separate handouts that target the two different, yet similar audiences. This will reduce confusion and will assist the Owner-Builder and/or Homeowner. Criteria to be included in Guidelines: Part I - Codes and Standards: Building Code (Edition) currently adopted. Ordinance No. Fire Code (Edition) currently adopted. Ordinance No. Standards(be specific as to which ones) currently adopted. Ordinance No. By Reference? Part II—Plan Review Procedure: Drawings and supportive calculations shall be submitted to: Name of Agency Address City, State, Zip Phone Number Fax Number E-Mail Address Office Hours (MTWTF) 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Minimum number of drawings and supportive calculations Details on Drawings shall include: NFPA-13, 1999 Edition(Chapter 8, Section 8-1.1.1) Review and outline the 44 items listed to insure that your agency accepts at least these criteria. Add to the listing any changes and/or additional requirements. Be specific and make certain that it stands out from the original 44 items required by NFPA-13. NFPA-13R, 1999 Edition(Chapter 2, Section 2.1.1.2) Review and outline the 25 items listed to insure that your agency accepts at least these criteria. Add to the listing any changes and/or additional requirements. Be specific and make certain that it stands out from the original 25 items required by NFPA-13-R. NFPA-13D, 1999 Edition(Plans not required by document.) Special Note: Most authorities having jurisdiction(AHJ)will require plans and calculations to be submitted;however, NFPA-13D does not outline what those plans should contain. The following is a listing of what might be considered a minimum set of criteria for these systems: Plans are prepared basically for two purposes: I. Installation Instructions II. Submittals for approval by the AHJ - A site plan showing the footprint of the structure, any access roads, nearest fire hydrant(s)and size and location of the water supply. - A reflected ceiling plan showing sprinkler head location in relation to walls, beams, and other obstructions that may affect the fire sprinkler spray. - A piping plan, which includes pipe size, type and center-to-center dimensions if not "cut length"dimensions. - The piping plan may be shown as part of the reflected ceiling plan, provided it does not make the drawing too confusing. - Show type and location of hangers or have a general notation regarding hangers. (Copy of cut-sheet/specification sheet of hangers to be used highly recommended.) - Show hydraulic reference points. - Show the model of all fire sprinklers that are to be used. (Copy of cut- sheet/specification sheet of each model of fire sprinkler to be used highly recommended.) - Alarm equipment type and location must be shown. - The piping plan must show riser detail including all valves, fittings, and other equipment. (Copy of cut-sheet/specification sheet of all valves [backflow/ cross-connection, etc.) flow-switches and other equipment to be used highly recommended.) - Any building that has other than flat smooth ceilings throughout should include sectional drawings that show the head location in relationship to the "heat traps" or other obstruction features. - Include hydraulic calculations that can easily be related to the piping plan. The isometric drawing (common to plumbing plans) is one of the best styles of which can be used to relate calculations to piping. - Include copies of all technical data sheets of the materials that are used in the system. - All plan submittals shall be prints made from an original drawing; "NO" cut and paste, or marked-up blue prints should be accepted. - All plans must be complete to the water supply. - All plans must include in the title-block the name of the property, the point of compass, and the scale of the drawing. - All plans must include the title block, the name, address, and phone number of the designer and/or the installer. Guidelines should define any deviations from the Standard(s)—NFPA-13, 13R, 13D: It is essential that the authority having jurisdiction is clear on what it will and will not accept. It is not uncommon to fmd a jurisdiction that,based on local conditions (topographical, climatic, and/or geological),will require an increased level of protection for the fire sprinkler system being designed and/or installed. The following are but a few issues, which would fall into this category: (example) A jurisdiction will limit the installation of anNFPA-13D fire sprinkler system in a single-family dwelling to under 5,000 square feet in aggregate floor area. (example) A jurisdiction will require that a single-family dwelling, constructed in a "High Fire Danger"or"Wildland Interface"Area, to have its residential fire sprinkler system designed to a higher level to protect not just the occupants(as defined in the"Purpose" sections of NFPA-13R and NFPA-13D) but rather to protect the property and contain/extinguish the fire in accordance with NFPA-13 criteria. (example) A jurisdiction will require the single-family dwelling to have fire sprinklers installed in the garage and by doing so will require the system to be designed to a four-head design criteria of NFPA-13 due to the fact that the garage has four fire sprinklers installed within the compartment/area. (example) A jurisdiction will require the attic area of a single-family dwelling to have fire sprinklers installed throughout, and due to the fact that there are 4, 5, 6,or more fire sprinklers in this confined space, the fire sprinkler system shall be designed to a 4, 5, 6 or more sprinkler design. Part III—Applicants should recognize the timeframes: The timeframe for providing certain services varies widely from agency to agency, given staffing levels, seasonal demands, and any number of factors which changes from time to time;however,the fundamental criteria established by the agency should be somewhat consistent. The customer;whether that is an Architect or a Homeowner, a Fire sprinkler Contractor or an Owner-Builder, deserves to know the approximate scheduling of submitting, and receiving a permit to proceed. A Guideline is a great place to inform the customer what to expect. The plancheck fee is to be paid at the time plans are submitted for review/approval. If the fee is to be paid in another office(such as the Revenue/Finance/Building Inspection Division, etc.)you should note this in the Guidelines. The customer deserves to know how long the plan review process will take; two-to three-weeks or ten-to fifteen working days(MTWTF). Be clear so that you reduce the anxiety and frustration of having the daily telephone inquires by the customer checking on the status of his/her plans. Note: If the agency sends the plans out to a private consultant/plancheck service to perform the plan review service, indicate so (but do not indicate who or where they are sent as the customer will then proceed to call the individual trying to expedite his/her own plans). Any and all items identified in the initial and/or subsequent plan reviews must be completely and clearly addressed and corrected on the drawings prior to re- submittal for the backcheck. "Redline"drawings(corrections made in red and/or pen/pencil)on the original drawings should be discouraged as the field inspector in the field may not be able to determine/establish which changes were made during the formal plan review and which were done after the fact. Upon re-submittal, the items noted in the original plan review will be checked and if found to be corrected, the drawings and calculations(every sheet) will be stamped with the official agency approval stamp. This will greatly aid the field inspector who will be checking the actual installation against the "approved"drawings. "If'a fee (penalty charge) is levied against a re-submitted set of drawings/calculations which have ignored being corrected,the agency should define the policy and authority under which this action is taken. A"WARNING" in writing (such as these Guidelines) is priceless when you are being challenged. A policy by which inspections must be made utilizing the "APPROVED"(stamped) drawings is essential to complete the circle of the systematic approach to design, review, installation, and inspection of a system. Without matching the installation to the approved drawings, the field inspector is simply guessing. A copy of the "approved/stamped" set of the drawings and calculations 9including any and all cutsheets) shall be maintained in the Fire Prevention Bureau for the life of the structure. These construction documents are valuable references to the fire safety system installed. Part IV—Water Supply Information (Fire Flow Data): The Water Supply Data, used to design the hydraulically designed fire sprinkler system is the single most important factor to consider when reviewing and approving a fire sprinkler system. The old saying"Garbage In—Garbage Out"was never more precise then when it comes to hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems. If the flow data is wrong on the front end of the system design,then the error is only multiplied at the other end where the water will be needed. Too many agencies rely on outdated and/or unreliable water supply data Considering the customer, where should he/she be directed in order to obtain current and accurate water supply information? Give the same criteria you would need if you were trying to obtain this data: Water Agency Name Water Agency Address Water Agency City, State, Zip Water Agency Telephone Number Water Agency Fax Number Water Agency E-Mail Address Water Agency Contact Person (if known) Water Agency Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.to 12:00(noon) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MTWTF) Does your agency(or should your agency) require the water data to be confirmed by either a form, letter or telephone verification? Consider being a little more formal then simply a verbal confirmation. DO NOT accept simply a notation on the drawings indicating static, residual, and pitot readings with observed flows of GPM. How current is the data that your agency will accept? 6-months 1-year 18-months No limited timeframe? Note: It is highly desirable to sit down with your water purveyor(s) and to define some working criteria whereby your agency gets what it needs(accurate and current water supply data) and to formalize the working relationship between your agency and the Water Purveyor. Part V—Modifications to Existing Fire Sprinkler Systems: Permit required for fire sprinkler modifications Refer contractor to Plan Review Procedure. Placing fire sprinkler system"out-of-service": Notification required: Telephone Number Questions to be addressed: Address of system/Name of business? Name of Contractor? Telephone Number of Contractor? Nature of work and if permit issued? Inspection required? Monitoring company notified? Unless otherwise authorized (in writing)by permit,the fire sprinkler system is expected to be placed back into service as soon as possible, and/or by 5:00 p.m. of the same day. Will fire-watch be required, based on occupancy classification? Identify the policy for testing the modified piping and/or the entire system. Is there a 10-, 15,or 20-head rule for hydrostatic test? In accordance with NFPA-13, 1999 Edition (See Section 10-2.2.1 Exceptions #3 and#4) Part VI—Fire Sprinkler Inspection Criteria: It is essential that the "Inspection Policy" for fire sprinkler systems being installed be clear and consistent with the "nationally recognized" standards (NI'YA-13, 13R, 13-D, and/or 24). It is also necessary to make the customer aware of how a request for inspection is to be made. While most agencies require a telephone request at least 24- hours prior to the time/date of the inspection being requested, some agencies allow for a faxed and/or e-mail request to initiate the request. It is important to indicate that the customer must confirm with the agency and/or inspector that the requested time/date is acceptable and that unless otherwise cancelled the inspection will be performed and the system will be ready for the inspection requested. Specific Inspections should be outlined: Underground piping flush In accordance with NFPA-13, 1999 Edition(Section 10.2.1) In accordance with NFPA-13R, 1999 Edition(Section 2-1.3.1) Underground piping hydrostatic test In accordance with NFPA-13, 1999 Edition(Section 10.2.2.1) Backfilled between joints to prevent movement during test. In accordance with NFPA-13R, 1999 Edition(Section 2-1.3.2) Overhead piping walk-thru inspection prior to"ANY"portion being covered over by insulation and/or sheetrock. In accordance with NFPA-13, 1999 Edition(Section 11-8.1) In accordance with NFPA-13R, 1999 Edition(Section 2-1.3.2) Overhead piping hydrostatic test In accordance with NFPA-13, 1999 Edition(Section 10-2.2.1) In accordance with NFPA-13R, 1999 Edition(Section 2-1.3.2) In accordance with NFPA-13D, 1999 Edition(Section 1-5.4) Final Inspection walk-thru prior to occupancy of the building or space In accordance with NFPA-13, 1999 Edition(Section 11-2.1) In accordance with NFPA-13R, 1999 Edition(Section 2-1.2.2) Fire Sprinkler System Alarm Test In accordance with NFPA-13, 1999 Edition(Section 11-8.2) In accordance with NFPA-13R, 1999 Edition (Section 2-2.4) Flow alarm test Tamper switch(es)test Central Station Monitoring alarm test Special Note: As you read through the text of NFPA-13D you will find that with the exception of the hydrostatic test, as outlined in Section 1-5.4 there is no real Final Inspection Criteria outlined, and therefore the criteria you enforce in your jurisdiction will need to be spelled out in detail. Effective Customer Service: Developing the Guidelines(handouts)before you adopt a fire sprinkler ordinance can save you time, effort and headaches over the long haul. Getting it in the hands of the local active Architects, Developers, Engineers, Fire Protection Contractors and Home Building Contractors can be the difference between success and failure. Being prepared, and service oriented can prove very effective and a prudent expenditure of time and effort. Being aware of your customers is essential. Develop a mailing list of Actively working Architects, Developers, Engineers, Fire Protection Contractors and Home Building Contractors. Use it to distribute useful information that can make their business and your agency work together as a team. # # # # # RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS... A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR COMMUNITY ACTION # # # # CHALLENGES AND APPEALS Final DRAFT 4 National Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Sprinklers Save Lives &Property Table of Contents: Challenges &Appeals - The Concern as to the Liability of the Fire Sprinkler Requirements - Be aware of the Economic Issues Surrounding the Community - Common Themes(Issues)Typically Raised in Challenges - Historical Review of Challenges by Various Factions and/or Parties - Other Challenges as a Timeline of Events/Activities o City of Encinitas FPD, CA o City of Vallejo, CA o Carpinteria-Summerland FPD, CA • o City of Livermore, CA o City of Fontana, CA o City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA o City of Anaheim, CA o City of Meza, AZ o Village of Clarendon Hills, IL - Consider the side of the Developer and/or Home Builder - Consider the Requirements of Ancillary Agencies(Water Purveyors, etc.) - Being Prepared for a Challenge or Appeal of Your Sprinkler Requirements The Concern as to the Legality of the Fire Sprinkler Requirements: If your department or agency is like most agencies, once you have successfully adopted a fire sprinkler ordinance, or other regulation,you feel confident that the worst is behind you and that these regulations fall into an operational/enforcement mode. The processing of applications for review, the issuance of permits to install, and the verification of installations through your inspection program becomes the day-to-day routine. Life is good and every day is filled with the business of processing permits, telephone calls, staff meetings, intra- and inter-departmental meetings, and all those things that fill ones in-basket and desk. Then, out of the clear blue sky you receive a telephone call, e-mail or letter informing you and/or your agency that your ordinance(fire sprinkler requirements) are being challenged; by one of several opponents: A Homeowner who does not wish to have fire sprinklers in his/her home; A local Building Contractor who feels that he should not be required to provide a residential fire sprinkler system in homes he is building; A local Home Builders Association who feels that your fire sprinkler regulations are not necessary A local Developer who indicates that he was not made aware of the fire sprinkler requirement when he received his approvals to proceed with his/her development. A City/County Council(Board)Member who has been informed that the fire sprinkler regulations are not legally enforceable, or are unnecessary because we have the best fire department in the state. A prospective Home Buyer who was informed by the Real Estate Agent that the cost would be$6,000 for a residential fire sprinkler systems and would make the purchase price out of reach. Obviously, most of us do not plan for such an event because we are a member of the Fire Department and working under the direction of the Fire Chief and have been given the delegated responsibility to safeguard to a"reasonable degree"the lives and property of our respective communities(jurisdiction) from the hazards of fire, explosion. In accordance with the provisions of our individual jurisdictional authority we have adopted"nationally recognized" codes and standards, and where appropriate have amended these codes and standards to insure the life safety and property protection for that community. It should be noted that because each state, county, district and/or city may have certain adoption procedures, it is essential that you have a clear understanding and working knowledge of the"legal"requirements by which local regulations can/may be adopted, amended, and/or enforced. Obtain copies of the state, county, district and/or city laws/regulations which govern the adoption of, amendment of, and enforcement of local building/fire regulations. Utilize a binder to maintain these various legal requirements Utilize Sheet Protectors(Avery PV 119E or JM-07290) It should be clearly understood that when an issue is raised concerning the legality and/or appropriateness of the fire sprinkler requirements,that it will become political very quickly, and that as such you will typically be required to respond with a formal "Staff Report"to your governing body addressing the issues raised, Time will not be your friend and thus having supportive documentation at your fingertips is essential. One more point about the legal aspects of the adoption or the fire sprinkler requirements must be addressed: Maintain a copy of the Minutes of the Meetings, Public Notices, Staff Reports, and adopted Ordinance/Resolutions so that you can develop a"timeline of events" which took place. Create a timeline showing any and all meetings,hearings,public notices, first reading, second reading, 30-day appeals period(typically prescribed to allow any public input after an Ordinance/Resolution has been duly passed), and any problems encountered along the way. Be aware of the actual governing body vote (3 to 2, 5 to 2, etc) Identify who was in favor, which was opposed. Identify any changes on the governing body membership. "If'appropriate and/or legal, determine any changes in members voting record. (Poll the governing body.) Have there been any changes in the Agency Management Staff? New City Manager or County Administrator? New Fire Chief? May require one on one meeting to present historical overview. Be aware of the Economic Issues Surrounding the Community: In recent years the world and in turn this nation has undergone a series of economic upturns and downturns which have caused significant swings in the construction trends with a regional/geographic area of this country. As these swings in the construction industry impact a local area, issues of cost factors are often raised as a reason for the decline in work,thus contributing to the unemployment of a given region. It is clear that higher interest rates reduce the ability of families to purchase homes, which would correspond to a slowdown in the construction of single-family dwellings(SF1)), and in-turn cause a reduction in home building contractors projects, thus a reduction in hours worked by the construction trades associated with building these homes. Whenever a slowdown occurs, whether it is building homes, building cars, or building furniture/appliances, there is a ripple affect that can be directed at various segments and/or issues. Typically, the frustrations of a slowdown in home construction will result attention being focused on local development issues; anti-growth,restricted building criteria,and the like. Conversely,when the economy is strong, interest rates low, and demand for homes is high, seldom is there any controversy, and life is good. Be aware of the economic climate of the state,region and locality. Check the weekly business sections of your local newspapers to see what the 30- and 15-year interest rates are,and whether the trends are on the increase or decrease. Common Themes(Issues)Typically Raised in Challenges: Over the years, and throughout the country, the challenges being brought forward by direct and indirect challenges to residential fire sprinkler requirements have been used, and reused and have been somewhat successful in raising questions by elected officials on a community by community basis. These common themes/issues have caused doubt as to whether the fire sprinkler regulations were adopted legally, were based on fear or fact, were economical, and several other similar concerns. The following is a sampling of these common themes/issues: • The fire sprinkler requirements are based on the fear of being killed/injured in a fire rather than the facts regarding fire incidents. • The benefits of fire sprinklers verses the economic impact need to be examined. • Research shows that requiring fire sprinklers in new homes is not an effective use of our resources. • Mobile-homes and manufactured homes have been federally regulated since 1976 and therefore are exempt from local fire sprinkler requirements. • Factor out fast flaming liquid fires that can overwhelm the fire sprinkler system and render the system ineffective. • Revised total losses are less then 'A the figures fire sprinkler proponents frequently quote. • The trend in single-family dwelling fires is similar for fires in apartments. • There is evidence that losses that do occur rarely happen in new homes. • Two studies spanning 10-years in California show that new homes are safer than those built 10-years ago, and safer than those built a generation ago. • Homes older than 40-years account for nearly half of all fire deaths. • Likelihood of death by fire is not as high as some would believe. • NFPA statistics include situations in which fire sprinkler systems would be ineffective or irrelevant such as fire deaths in mobile homes or from fast flaming liquid fires. • Smoke detectors powered by the house electrical system with a battery backup are required by the building codes"virtually everywhere". • When fire sprinklers are installed, fire hydrants are still needed. • When fire sprinklers are installed, the city will have additional operating costs to provide adequate water pressure. • When fire sprinklers are installed the city will still need fire and rescue personnel since 88%of their calls are for medical emergencies. • When fire sprinklers are required there is a greater demand for plan review and site inspections. • When fire sprinklers are installed there are monthly fees for the hook-up (water meter/standby charges). • When fire sprinklers are installed periodic maintenance costs will continue for the life of the fire sprinkler system. • Recent federal study shows that property maintained fire sprinkler systems have a life of about 30-years. • Putting fire sprinklers in new construction won't significantly reduce the overall fire fatality rate. • If we could install fire sprinklers in existing dwellings for the cost of new, that would be a reasonable consideration. • The time when the fire sprinkler system is going to be needed (in 20-or 30- year old buildings) is when it reaches the end of its expected lifetime. • Cities must accept liability when something goes wrong. • Homeowners are concerned with fire sprinklers accidentally discharging and can cause thousands of dollars worth of(water) damage. • The additional expense of a fire sprinkler system will put a home financially out of reach for many homebuyers. • Every choice about everything that goes into a home should be the homeowners responsibility. • Homeowners do not believe that fire sprinklers are necessary. • Weigh the benefits verses the cost(initial and continuing) for individuals and the community. • Rely on Building Code requirements and inspections for new construction and increase Public Education Programs. • Communities can solve the fire problem with a smoke detector program. • Research study by the United States Fire Administration and the National Association of Home Builders Research Foundation will require changes in design and installation practices, which are years away. • It is clear that today's fire sprinklers are not a cost effective use of available resources when building codes and smoke detectors have been proven highly cost effective. • Fire sprinkler systems are not maintained and not inspected. If it is not working, no one will know. (Note: These issues were raised in a Building Industry Association (BIA) video that was used to challenge the right of a community(City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA) to pass a residential fire sprinkler ordinance. The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) response to each of these statements can be found in the Appendices Item "G"Section of this document.) Historical Review of Challenges by Various Factions and/or Parties: While the challenges to the locally adopted residential fire sprinkler requirements did not start with the position paper developed by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) in 1988, it is probably the best example of the tactics used by an association of home builders set on overturning the efforts of a local government to enact fire sprinkler requirements for multi-family dwellings(MFD). Note: See Appendices Item "H"for text of"Cost Impact Analysis of Proposed Code Change BI19-88 Sprinkler Requirements for Multi-Family Dwellings" (Florida Home Builders Association) When making statistical data to prove a point,make certain the numbers are current (within 1-to 5-years old) and reflect the fire scenario you intend to address by requiring fire sprinklers. Statistical data to be considered current should not be more than 3-years. Be prepared to address position papers that have been put together by very aggressive and very technically able individuals to make numbers prove their points. Make certain that the points are based on"apples"and not"oranges". Comparisons should be "apples to apples". When considering"new"verses"old"keep in mind that if the author or opponent is saying that fires occur in buildings 20-years and older,then those houses being built today will be a fire problem in 20-years from today. This argument was raised recently in a Northern California Community where one of the Councilmen asked the opponent, who had just explained this 20-year old fire problem scenario that it was specifically for this reason that the fire sprinkler requirements were needed today and not in 20-years when they anticipate the fire problems. The response from the opponent was silence... When addressing the issue of older homes having a fire problem(statistically) keep in mind that the author or opponent of the fire sprinkler requirements is attempting to raise the issue of"RETRO-ACTIVITY"which is consider a threat to every homeowner, apartment owner, building owner. This argument widens the opponents support base. Statistics (numbers) can often confuse a decision and make the public officials question what otherwise would have been a 5-0 vote to pass a fire sprinkler requirement. Keep any presentation short, factual, and community based. The opponent can often turn your presentation against you. Other Challenges as a Timeline of Events/Activities: Over the past ten plus/minus years there have been several challenges that have resulted in local fire sprinkler ordinances being overturned,rescinded, and upheld by the local public agency. These challenges have resulted in council action, court action and in one case a referendum by the public electorate. Among these local challenges were: City of Encinitas Fire Protection District, CA Filed: 03/06/90 (Wayne Holden, and Taxpayers Against Sprinklers (Case No. 46326) Decision: 07/02/91 (City of Encinitas FPD was authorized to adopt and impose requirements for the installation of fire sprinkler suppression systems.) City of Vallejo, CA Filed: 12/20/90 Solano County Superior Court(No. 111679) (Mission Development/Castle Construction) Decision: 09/03/93 (Residential Fire Sprinkler Ordinance Revoked) Appeals: None filed by City of Vallejo Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District,CA Filed: 06/11/91 Appeal by Winfred and Dinah Van Wingerden (Homeowners) Decision: 06/11/91 (Requested Appeal denied by Carpenteria-Summerland FPD) Filed: 07/01/91 (2°a Request for Appeal by Attorney for Winfred and Dinah Van Wingerden) Decision: 07/17/91 (2°d Request for Appeal denied by the Carpenteria- Summerland FPD) Filed: 07/17/91 (Formal Appeal(Appellant's Brief) by Attorney for Winfred and Dinah Van Wingerden) Decision: 08/14/91 Carpinteria-Summerland FPD Governing Board met, deliberated and unanimously voted to require fire sprinklers, thus denying the appeal. Filed: 12/13/91 (Attorney for Winfred and Dinah Van Wingerden files Appeal with Superior Court of the State of California in an for the County of Santa Barbara(Case No. 190036) Decision: 04/28/92 (Superior Court Judge James M. Slater denied petitioners Appeal) City of Livermore,CA Filed: 01/03/95 Alameda County Superior Court(No. V-009255-7) (Building Industry Association/Building Industry Association of Northern California) Decision: 04/05/95 (Residential Fire Sprinkler Ordinance Upheld) Appeal Filed: 05/09/95 (Building Industry Association/Building Industry Association of Northern California filed with Court of Appeals (CA) 1 st Appellate District, Division 3 (No. A- 070517) Decision: 05/21/96 (Appeal denied, Residential Fire Sprinkler Ordinance Upheld) Appeal Filed: 06/18/96 (Building Industry Association/Building Industry Association of Northern California with California Supreme Court(No. 5054568) Decision: 08/15/96 (Residential Fire Sprinkler Ordinance Upheld) City of Hemet, CA Filed: 02/28/95 (City Council for the City of Hemet was being asked to repeal the residential fire sprinkler requirements by a representative of the Building Industry Association during a regular City Council Meeting.) Decision: 02/28/95 (The motion to rescind the requirements for fire sprinklers in single family dwellings carried on a 4-1 vote of the City Council.) City of Fontana,CA Filed: 03/23/95 (Building Industry Association—Baldy View Region presented a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Residential Fire Sprinklers Final Report to the City Council for consideration of repealing their residential fire sprinkler ordinance.) Decision: (?) Note; Study funded by FEMA/USFA under Contract No. EMW-85-C-2083 (June 1988). City of Rancho Cucamonga,CA Filed: 06/14/95 (Building Industry Association—Baldy View Regional Chapter challenged the Rancho Cucamonga residential fire sprinkler ordinance and utilized the 15-minute videotape "Make The Right Choice"to make their point before the City CounciL) Decision: 08/16/95 (City Council rescinded their residential fire sprinkler ordinance.) Special Note: The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), in conjunction with Operation Life Safety(OLS)produced a rebuttal videotape "Making a Case for Life Safety Sprinklers". City of Anaheim, CA Filed: (?) ( Decision: (?) (City Council rescinded their residential fire sprinkler ordinance.) City of Mesa,AZ Filed: 10/12/99 (Citizens Against Government Mandates—Realtors filed a Political Committee Statement of Organization to begin referendum(Proposition 300)action against the newly • adopted residential fire sprinkler ordinance,which passed on a 5-2 Mesa City Council Vote on 05/01/00.) Note: The Summary Statements states: "This is a referendum of the Mesa City Council's decision to mandate automatic fire sprinkler systems in all new houses built after May 1 of 2000. Such a major policy shift, with significant impact on residential housing and some people's ability to buy homes in Mesa,should be referred to the voters. Citizens Against Government Mandates— Realtors believes that individual homeowners or homebuyers should have the option to install fire sprinklers and not be forced to buy expensive features for their homes Ordinance No. 3695 is an example of government interference in our personal lives. (96 words)" Decision: 03/14/00 (City of Mesa, AZ Special Election—Proposition 300 was approved by the electorate and the residential portion of the ordinance was rescinded.) Note: New home buyers are now presented with a City of Mesa Residential Fire Sprinkler Packet and the new homeowners may sign a postcard which indicates that they have "chosen to install automatic fire sprinklers in their home". Village of Clarendon Hills,IL Filed: 06/19/00 (Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) oppose making residential fire sprinklers mandatory.) Note: The HBAGC prepared a 12-page document listing 33 different concerns they raised for clarification. (See Appendices Item "I") Decision: 03/05/01 (Clarendon Hills Village Board(Trustees)voted 4-2 to keep its residential fire sprinkler ordinance.) Note: Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board(NIFSAB). Consider the side of the Developer and/or Home Builder: It is essential that during the course of researching, planning and adopting a residential fire sprinkler ordinance for the local agency to consider the issues, which can and do impact the construction industry. Projects,whether you are talking about a single home, or a large sub-division of many hundreds of homes take time to create the plans, funding source,purchase/selling price, and to develop the demand by the prospective homebuyers. Timing is a critical element, depending on interest rates, weather conditions,time of year, and all those variables that can make such projects either a successful endeavor or a depressing experience. When developing a residential fire sprinkler requirement,keep the following issues in mind as you develop your plan: Above all else, "Time is Money"to a developer/contractor in that a project has been planned out to start/finish at certain thresholds. Any change in processing time, additional criteria/conditions by your jurisdiction may cause this timeline to be altered/changed. Under some state laws, there are critical points upon which certain factors are established and cannot be easily changed. One, which comes to mind, is the legal aspect of a Preliminary Map and a Final Map, which simply establishes what the proposed sub- divisions development criteria will be. Once a project receives it's Final Map approval the project is typically set as to number of units, size of lots,size of utilities serving the sub-division, and probably the most important factor,the costs associated which each model plan. Be aware of any development projects, which have or are in the process of receiving approval for their sub-divisions and/or project. Identifying certain projects that would be grandfathered out of the new regulations may not be the perfect world,but it could prove to be a prudent decision down the road,based on facts related to work already accomplished and"approved". Determine if existing developments have been approved by a"Phasing Plan"of incremental development, and if Phase One has been completed, and Phase Two is being started, and then you might need to consider allowing Phase Two to be exempt from such requirements if they agree to develop Phase Three and Four with residential fire sprinklers. Consider all the residential structures existing in your community which do not have residential fire sprinkler systems. Be "reasonable"in your approach. Consider/Proposed to the Water Purveyor(s)that they might want to utilize a 1-inch"Curb Stop with Lock Wing"valve that would be installed as a domestic shut-off valve, which would allow the domestic water supply to be locked of while leaving the residential fire sprinkler systems water supply operational. Being Prepared for a Challenge or Appeal of your Sprinkler Requirements: When your agency is faced with a challenge or appeal to your fire sprinkler requirements, it is not something that one is ever fully prepared for;however, it sort of comes with the territory and should be planned for and expected. It is not reserved for the newly adopted regulation, nor is it exempt from being waged against a well- established, nationally recognized progressive fire sprinkler program. Every fire sprinkler requirement is vulnerable to the challenge, and each of us must be "Up to this Challenge". It is hoped that through the preparation and issue raised in this and other sections of this booklet, that you and your agency are better prepared to address in a systematic manner a professional and successful response to any concerns raised by residential fire sprinkler opponents,whether that is an individual or an organization. The point is to plan and be prepared. # # # # # • ORDINANCE NO. 00-08-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CLARENDON HILLS VILLAGE CODE iN REGARD TO RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS • BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Clarendon Hills. DuPage County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1: That Chapter 21 of the Clarendon Hills Village Code is amended by adding new Sections 21.17 and 21.18 thereto,which shall read in their entirety as follows: "21.17: RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: A. Except where a building permit application has been received by the Village on or before August 21, 2000, all new one and two family residential construction shall be fully protected with an approved automatic fire protection system complying with NEPA- 13D, 1999 edition. B. The connection of the approved automatic fire protection system • shall comply with all of the requirements of the Village's Water Department. C. Persons installing approved automatic fire protection systems within one and two family residential structures shall obtain a permit issued by the Village's Building Department. • • D. Plans and specifications for all new approved automatic fire protection systems, and modifications to existing approved • automatic fire protection systems, shall be submitted to the Village's Building Department for review prior to any installation or modification. All approved automatic fire protection system plans will be submitted by the Village to a private fire protection consultant for review. The permit applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with all plan reviews as required by the Village's Cost Recovery Policy. SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from an its Adoption, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by lav, IP►ED this 21st day of August, 2000, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Hamman, Kolleck, Flood, Karaba, 1Docius and Ras NAYS: None ABSENT: None APPROVED by me this 21st day of August, 2000. Villag ,E e ident EST: • •Vie Clerk shed by me in pamphlet form this 21st day of August , 2000, �.i lage Clerk `Mar 21 02 04:02p RLFD Dist Office (847)546-0758 10. 1 4o N 44 Facsimile •• Greater Round Lake Fire_ otection District �4ice: (847) 546-6001 -Dls°RICT�o� Round Lake,409 W. IL 60073 nk Fax: (847) 584-0758 Sender. Bill Swift, Fire Marshal Fax to: Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board Attn: Tom Lia Fax#: 708-403-4771 Date: March 21, 2002 This is page 1 of 3 pages. If you fail to receive all of the pages indicated, please call(847) 546-6001 as soon as possible. Comments: Regarding the two "No" votes at the Round Lake Beach Committee of the Whole meeting for the residential sprinklers. The reason for the two votes was because they figured it was too much too late. They figure they probably have only 400 to 500 properties that may be affected...at most. ' • Talked to the Building Commissioner today and he feels it will still pass, just as I do. Attached are the two articals regarding the new density requirement for residential sprinklers. Note that the flier by Reliable stipulates a minimum density of 0.05. The artical from Sprinkler Age relates 0.10 gpm/sq.ft. density. Which is correct? gLLaLC /rf Q r-- / (9ôc. 4r , C eZL "9/ 203-L21- ; /F 4g7 a,--e---a7-7 of- - f Y/ Sent By: RLFD STA 1 ; 8475480759; Mar-27-02 7:34AM; Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROUND LAKE BEACH AS FOLLOWS: The following sections of the BOCA NATIONAL BUILDING CODE/1996 are hereby revised; Add a new subsection 904.9.1 to read as follows: 904.9.1 Use Group R-3: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings of new construction, with an occupancy in Use Group R-3 in accordance with section 906.2.3. 904.9.1.2 System Review and Approval: All construction documents for a proposed fire sprinkler system shall be submitted to the code official for review and comment prior to any work being started A permit is required for the installation or modification of any fire sprinkler system. At least three complete sets of construction documents are required. The submitted documents shall include: manufacturer's specification sheets for all equipment, devices and piping to be installed, hydraulic calculations a scaled drawing showing location of each device, and any other information needed to allow the code official to efficiently determine if the proposed sys- tem meets the minimum requirements of adopted codes and ordinances. 904.9.1.3 Maintenance of System: Thi property owner shall be responsible for the condition of a fire sprinkler system and shall keep the fire sprinkler system in normal operating condition at all times in accordance with section 1-4 and A-1-4 of NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and-Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (as amended locally). A copy of the recommended minimum maintenance requirements. according to section 1-4 and A-1-4 of NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and-Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (as amended locally) shall be provided to the property owner by the builder or seller. • The recommended minimum information in the above document should be as follows: Maintenance of the Fire Suppression System The minimum responsibility for properly maintaining a fire sprinkler system is the obligation of the property owner who should understand the sprinkler system operation. In the event of a change in ownership, it shall be the current owners (sellers) responsibility to advise the new property owner (purchaser) of the above listed requirements for maintaining the fire sprinkler system. A recommended minimum monthly maintenance program should include the following: Visual inspection of all fire sprinkler heads to ensure against obstruction of spray, Inspection Of all valves to assure that they are open. Testing of all water-flow devices, and Testing of the alarm system, if installed, NOTE: Where it appears likely that the test will result in a response from the fire department. notification to the fire department shall be made prior to the test. Operation Of pumps, where employed(See NFPA 20, Standard for the installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps), Checking of the air pressure of dry systems, Sent By: RLFD STA 1 ; 8475460759; Mar-27-02 7:35AM; Page 3/6 Checking of water level in tanks. Fire sprinkler heads shall not be painted, either at the time of installation or during subsequent redecoration.. When fire sprinkler piping or areas adjacent to fire sprinkler heads are being painted. the sprinkler heads shall be protected by being covered with a paper covering, which shall be removed Immediately after the painting is finished. Backflow device(s) installed in the fire sprinkler system shall be tested and maintained at least annually by a cross-connection control device inspector and records to verify testing and main- tenance shall be available at the site of the installation of the device or at other approved loca- tions. A coov of the annual inspection test results shall be submitted to the Code Official(Code Section: 1998 Illinois State Plumbing Code, section 890.1130). • 904.9.1.4 Spare Sprinklers Heads: At least three (3) spare fire sprinkler heads of each type, temperature:rating, and orifice size used in the system and a fire sprinkler head installation wrench of the appropriate type shall be kept on the premises in a readily accessible and obvious location. Exception: Two 4pare dry sprinkler heads of each type. temperature rating, and orifice size used in the *tem and a sprinkler installation wrench of the appropriate type shall be kept on the premises in a readily accessible and obvious location. Add a new subsection 904.9.2 to read as follows: 904.9.2 Use:Group R-4: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings, of new construction, with an occupancy in Use Group R-4 in accordance with section 906.2.3. 904.9.2.1 System Review and Approval: At least three sets of complete construction docu- ments for a proposed fire suppression system shall be submitted to the code official for review and comment prior to any work being started. The submitted documents shall include manufac- turer's specification sheets, including installation instructions where required. for all equipment to be installed, hydraulic calculations, a scaled drawing showing location of each device, and any other information needed to allow the code official to determine efficiently if the proposed system meet's the minimum requirements of adopted codes and ordinances. 904.9.2.3 Maintenance of System: The property owner shall be responsible for the condition of the fire sprinkler system and shall keep the fire sprinkler system in normal operating condition at all times in accordance with section 1-4 and A-1-4 of NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and-Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (as amended locally). A copy of the minimum maintenance requirements according to section 1-4 and A-1-4 of NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and-Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (as amended locally) shall be provided to the building owner by the builder or seller. The recommended minimum information in the above document shall be as follows: Maintenance of the Fire Suppression System The minimum responsibility for properly maintaining a sprinkler system is the obligation of the property owner, who should understand the sprinkler system operation. A minimum monthly maintenance program should include the following: Visual inspection of all sprinkler heads to ensure against obstruction of spray, Sent By: RLFD STA 1 ; 8475460759; Mar-27-02 7:36AM; Page 4/6 Inspection of all valves to assure that they am open, Testing of all waterflow devices. Testing of the alarm system and alarm bell and/or water flow devices. if installed. NOTE: Where it appears likely that the test will result in a response from the fire department. notification to the fire department shall be made prior to the test. Operation of pumps. where employed(See NFPA 20, Standard for the installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps). Checking of the pressure of air used with dry systems. Checking of water level in tanks. Care should be taken to see that sprinkler heads are not painted either at the time of installation or during subsequent redecoration. When sprinkler piping or areas next to sprinklers are being painted, the sprinklers shall be protected by being covered with a paper bag. which shall be re- moved immediately after painting is finished. Any backflow device(s) installed in the fire sprinkler system shall be tested and maintained at least annually by a State of Illinois Licensed cross-connection control device inspector, and re- cords to verify testing and maintenance shall be available at the site of the installation of the de- vice or at other approved locations. A copy of the annual inspection test results shall be submit- ted to the Cotte Official(Code Section: 1998 Illinois State Plumbing Code. section 890.1130). 904.9.2.4 Spare Sprinklers:At least three (3) spare sprinkler heads of each type, temperature rating, and orifice size used in the system and a sprinkler installation wrench of the appropriate type shall be kept on the premises in a readily accessible and obvious location, Exception: Two spare dry sprinkler heads of each time. temperature rating, and orifice size used in the system and a sprinkler installation wrench of the appropriate type shall be kept on the premises In a readily accessible and obvious location. 906.2.3 NFPA 13D Systems: Retain amendment Number 34 of Ordinance 99-12-06. The following sections of the National Fire Protection Association Installation Reference 13D-96 "Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes" are hereby revised; Modify subsection 1-4 by adding the following words to the end of the last sentence: at all times. • • Modify subsection 1-5.4 by adding the following words to the end of the first sentence: of 50 PSI. • Modify subsection 2-2* by deleting (a), (b), (c) and(d) and insert the following: The following water sources shall be considered acceptable by this standard: 1. A connection to a reliable public potable waterworks system with or without an automati- cally operated pump. Such potable water connection shall be protected by an improved back- flow prevention device. Such backflow device shall be tested annually and a copy of such test must be submitted to the code official, a copy of which must be retained in the property file. The property owner shall sign a backflow maintenance agreement prior to occupancy of the struc- Sent By: RLFD STA 1 ; 8475460759; Mar-27-02 7:36AM; Page 5/6 Modify subsection 1-4 by adding the following words to the end of the last sentence: at all times. Modify subsection 1-5.4 by adding the following words to the end of the first sentence: of 50 PSI. Modify subsection 2-2"by deleting (a), (b), (c) and (d) and insert the following: The following water sources shall be considered acceptable by this standard: 1. A connection to a reliable public potable waterworks system with or without an automati- cally operated pump. Such potable water connection shall be protected by an approved back- flow prevention device. Such backflow device shall be tested annually and a copy of such test must be submitted to the code official, a copy of which must be retained in the property file. The property owner shall sign a backflow maintenance agreement prior to occupancy of the struc- ture. A copy Of the backflow maintenance agreement with attached test results shall be submit- ted to the code official. Exception: In areas not served by a reliable public potable waterworks system, a stored water source. re-supplied at all times from a potable well, with an automatically operated pumA properly sized in accordance with NFPA 13 shall be permitted. Modify subsection 3-1.2 by adding the following sentence: The test drain must be piped directly to the exterior of the building to a location acceptable to the code official. Modify subsection 3-6 by deleting the "Exception" and adding the following sentence to the end of such subsection: A local water flow alarm bell shall be installed on the return plenum of the furnace. The water flow alarm bell must have a minimum diameter of eight inches(8'). Water flow switches may be of the manual type. Modify subsection 4-1.1 by adding the following section: 4-1.1.2 Working plan submission: Plans must be submitted that meet the requirements of NFPA 13R subsection 2-1.1 Working Plans. • Modify subsection 4-6 exception#3 by deleting the word "garage" Modify subsection 4-6 by adding the following exception#6: Attached Garages - At least one dry sprinkler head shall be installed in the wall and or ceiling, which separates the garage from the living area. The dry sprinkler head(s)shall protect the en- tire area of the separation wall and or ceiling. • Delete Chapter Five in its entirety. Modify subsection figure A-4-3.1(a)by adding the following requirements: Fire sprinkler piping installed in unconditioned spaces. including but not limited to unheated crawl spaces and attics, shall be protected by approved insulation material. having a six-inch (6")nominal depth of material when installed completely around the piping system. JUN 28 2002 15:39 BARRINGTON FIRE DEPRRTMEN 1847 381 1809 p. 2 Velitt-frg 8-8571- 09/02/97A VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 97-0-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE (RE: Amendment to Section 7-3-8 of the . Lake Barrington Municipal Code) ADOPTED BY THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1997. Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Corporate Authori- ties of the Village of Lake Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, this 3'4 day of September, 1997. • • V3:1;• 1.1) lev g • 161. JUN 28 2002 15:39 BARRINGTON FIRE DEPARTMEN 1847 381 1889 p.3 8-8577 09/02/97A Ordinance No. 97-0-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE (RE: Amendment to Section 7-3-8 of the Village of Lake Barrington Municipal Code) WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village of Lake Barrington to provide for the Municipal Code amendments as herein described: BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, in exercise of its authority as a Home Rule Unit, as follows: SECTION 1: Section 7-3-8 of the Village of Lake . Barrington Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new subparagraph 26 to Paragraph B thereof which subparagraph shall read as follows: 26. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: a) WHERE REQUIRED: An automatic fire sprinkler system, approved by the Building Commissioner, shall be installed in all new construction 'of residential buildings within the Village, including one and two family dwellings. b) CRITERIA: The automatic fire sprinkler system may consist, in part, of plastic piping in those instances required by this One and Two Family Dwelling Code but not by other nationally recognized building codes. Where the automatic fire sprinkler system is required by a national code, the system shall be constructed to conform to the provisions of that code and of the National Fire Protection Association Standard Nc. 13, 13 R or 13 D as applicable. ) EXCEPTIONS: Notwithstanding_ anything contained in Subparagraph 26 to the contrary, a fire sprinkling system shall not be required i. the construction of a new single-family residence provided JUN 28 2002 15:39 BARRINGTON FIRE DEPARTMEN 1847 381 1889 p.4 the followi g are satisfied: i) The building permit applicant furnishes the Vil- lage with a copy of a duly executed contract for construction of the residence dated on or before September 13, 1997 and said contract was executed on or before said date; and ii) The building permit applicant furnishes the Vil- lage with a cancelled check or other satisfactory evidence of payment of earnest money on said contract on or before September 13, 1997 and said earnest money was paid on or before said date. ' SECTICN 2: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance of any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, or any par_ thereof. The Board of Trustees hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective. SECTICN 3:Nothing in this Ordinance or in the codes hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or ruses of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed or amended, nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance. - 2 - • JUN 29 2002 15: 39 BRRRINGTON FIRE DEPRRTMEN 1847 381 1889 p.5 SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval as provided by law. SECTION 5: The Village Clerk is hereby directed to immediately publish this ordinance in pamphlet form. • Presented, read and passed by the President and Board of Trustees of the Tillage of Lake Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, on a roll call vote at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Trustees on the day of September 2, 1997, and deposited and filed in the Office of .the Clerk of said Village on said date. ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Trustees Anderson, DeJesu, DeSalvo, Lovett, VonderHaar, Wilbor, and President Schofield NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None APPROVED by the President and the Village of Lake Barrington, Illinois, this 2nd day of September, 1997. Village r 6(:76r4-4421 Village Lake Barrn A ir Village Clerk, Village of Lake Barrington Recorded in the Record of Ordinances of a Village as 0 dinance No. 97-0-23 V age Clerk, Village �f Lake Barrington PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM THIS 3rdDAYOF September, 1997 . - 3 - • ORDINANCE NO.! - BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE FABRICATION; • ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LOCATION AND USE OF DETACHED ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, THEIR APPURTENANCES AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE 3URISDICTION OF THE BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR ' INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION. OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS THEREFOR PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES xN CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, the Barrington countryside Fire Protection District is vested with all powers necessary or appropriate in order that it may engage in the, acquisition,. establishment, maintenance and operation of fire Stations, facilities, vehicles, apparatus and equipment for:-the prevention and control of fire therein and the underwater recovery of drowning victims and provide as nearly adequate protection from fire for lives and property within the District as possible and regulate the prevention and control of fire therein; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District has the authority to exercise all of the powers and control all :the affairs of such District; and ' WHEREAS, it is the legal duty and obligation of the Barrington .Countryside Fire Protection District to provide as nearly adequate protection from tire for all persons and property within the District as possible and to prescribe necessary regulations for the prevention and control of fire therein, • and the Barrington countryside Fire Protection. District has the express power to adopt and enforce fire prevention codes and standards parallel to national standards ; and WHEREAS, in order to promote and protect the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the public, the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District has determined that it is necessary to adopt a one and two family dwelling code and to require automatic fire sprinkler systems to be installed in all new construction of residential buildings including one and two family dwellings. NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT as follows; SECTION 1: ADOPTION OF THE BARRING ON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE ? D..,TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE. The BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT hereby adopts the following Code to be known as the Barrington. Countryside Fire Protection District One and Two Family Dwelling Code: 1. The CABO• One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1995 . Edition; for the control of buildings, structures and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions. penalties, conditions and terms of the Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Ordinance, with the additions prescribed in Section 3 of this Ordinance. 2 SECTION 2 : AMENDMENTS AND REPEAL. . A. =Amendment. This .One and Two Family Dwelling Code may be amended from time to time by the Board of Trustees . S. Repeal . All ordinancesand parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, SECTION 3 : ADDITIONS. • A, Additions to the Barrincton Countryside ire •Pratection District One and Two Family Dwellina Code, 1 . Section 325 Fire Suppression Systems: (a) 325 .1 WHERE REQUIRED: An automatic fire sprinkler system, approved by the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District shall be installed in all new construction of residential buildings including one and two family dwellings. . • (b). :. 325.2 CRITERIA: The automatic fire spinkler system may consist, in part; of plastic piping in those instances required by this Code but not by other nationally recognized building codes . Where the . automatic fire sprinkler system is required by a national .code, the system shall be constructed to conform to the • provisions of that code and of the National Fire' Protection Association Standard No. 13, 13 R or 13 D as applicable. SECTION 4 : PENALTY. Any person violating or failing to comply with any_of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined a sum of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500 .00 for each 3 • offense, and a separate offense shall-be deemed committed on each clay during or upon which a violation occurs or continues. SECTION 5 : This. Ordinance shall be in full force andeffect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. APPRO P' ESIDENT ATTEST: SECRETARY p,,��/ � AYES: L.�/1,[ ia 9'11v 9 -'""' NAYES : ABSENT: .PAS S.ED: 2// APPROVED: :9/f_I 1 7 PUBLISHED: August. 8i 1997 • • tatiMsbobcf 4 ORDINANCE 2001-27 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8,BUILDING DEPARTMENT CH.2,3,6,7,and 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF WEST DUNDEE 1989 AS AMENDED WHEREAS,the Village of West Dundee,Kane County,Illinois,is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII,Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois,and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the Village's home rule powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois;and WHEREAS, the Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 65 Authorizes a Municipality to regulate, permit and control the construction,renovation and remodeling of building stru`tnzes and properties within the corporate limits of West Dundee. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF WEST DUNDEE,KANE COUNTY,ILLD/OIS,that Section I; That Title 8 Chapter 2 Building Code, Chapter 3 Mechanical Code, Chapter 6 Fire Prevention Code,Chapter 7 Energy Code,Chapter 8 Property Maintenance Code,Chapter 13 One and Two Family Dwelling Code,Chapter 14 Schedule of Fees of West Dundee, 19S9 as amended,be,and the same is hereby amended by repealing in its entirety said Chapters 2,3,6,7,8,13,and 14 in its current fuuu;and adopting the International Conference of Building Officials Code for Chapters 2,3, 6,7,8, 13 and 14 and shall read as attached hereto and incorporated herein. Section 2., That all ordinances, resolutions and orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are to the extent of such conflict repealed. Section 3t That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law and after publication in pamphlet form pursuant to the authority of the Board of Trustees. • PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of West Dundee,Kane County, Illinois, and approved by the President of said Village this 20i day of August,2001. AYES: Trustees Norm Osth,Patrick Hartley,Andy Yuscka,John Mayer&Margaret Jefferson NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Berra Larry A.Keller pts/ illage Pre dent ATTEST: L 'Barbara Haines Village Clerk Long Grove Fire Protection District 1165 Old McHenry Road Long Grove IllinoIs 60047-9565 • 647-634-3143 or 147-634-3035 • • Fax 647-634-2027 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH To: © M Li /i Fax: '70 S Yo 3 - y 7 7/ From Ai G SC% *. 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'Thank you. • LANG GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1165 OLD MCHENRYROAD t - _ LONG GROVE.IL 60047 (847)634-3035 • FAX(847)634-2027 On April 12th of 1998,the Village of Long Grove adopted an ordinance requiring that all new single-family residences must have fully operational sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13.This ordinance was one of the first of its kind passed in Illinois.David C. Grupp,the now retired Fire Chief of the Long Grove Fire Protection District was very influential in passing this ordinance,but chose to have the Village of Long Grove adopt it,not the fire district.The Long Grove Fire Protection District serves seven different areas including a major portion of the Village of Long Grove and could not get approval from all the villages involved so it was decided to let the Village of Long Grove adopt it because they wanted to.Two Fire Districts serve the Village of Long Grove,Long Grove Fire Protection District to the south and Countryside Fire Protection District on the north.Fire Prevention personnel from both departments take on the responsibility of plan reviews and inspections of all residential sprinkler systems in the Village of Long Grove. ' Since the adoption of the 1988 residential sprinkler ordinance,there have been no reported fire related deaths in residences that have had fully operational sprinkler system in place within the Village of Long Grove.The Long Grove Fire Protection District continues to try and get the other villages in our jurisdiction to pass the sprinkler ordinance and hopes to someday soon adopt this ordinance for the entire Fire District. • Attached is a copy of the current Village of Long Grove ordinance on fire sprinkling systems. For further information you may wish to contact the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board at 708 403-4468 or visit their site at firesnrinklerassoc.org. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions you may have at 847 634-3035. Michael T. Schmitt Lead Fire Inspector Long Grove Fire Protection District. 4-7-1 4-7-3-1 CHAPTER 7 FIRE SPRINKLING SYSTEMS • SECTION: 4-7-1: Sprinkling Systems Required 4-7-2: Installation in New Residences 4-7-3: Criteria 4-7-3-1: Exemption 4-7-4: Penalty • 4-7-1: SPRINKLING SYSTEMS REQUIRED: Functionally operational fire sprinkling systems shall be installed in all new construction for all nonresidential principal buildings, including, but not limited to, principal buildings constructed in the B1, B2, or OR, or Office Districts. Functionally operational fire sprinkling systems shall also be required in any such above described existing principal buildings which are to be substantially (noncosmetic) remodeled. 4-7-2: INSTALLATION IN NEW RESIDENCES:Functionally operational fire sprinkling systems shall also be installed in new residences. 4-7-3: CRITERIA: The fire sprinkling system equipment may consist in part of plastic piping in those instances in which the system is required by this Code, but not by BOCA, Basic National Building Code (1987). In all instances in which the system would be required by BOCA, Basic National Building Code (1987), the system shall be constructed of such a design and components to meet the specific criteria set forth in BOCA, Basic National Building Code (1987). • 4-7-3-1: EXEMPTION: The requirements of this Chapter 7 shall not apply to the construction of a single-family residence provided the following are satisfied: • • 788 ' ' �I 4-7-3-1 4-7-4 i • (A) The building permit applicant furnishes the Village with a copy of a duly executed contract for construction of the residence dated on or before April 12, 1988. (B) The building permit applicant furnishes the Village with a cancelled check or : other satisfactory evidence of payment of earnest money on said contract prior to April 1.2, 1988. (Ord. 88-0-33, 6-28-88) 4-7-4: PENALTY:Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be fined a sum of not fess than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and a separate offense shalt be deemed committed on each day during or ! upon which a violation occurs or continues. (Ord. 88-0-19, 4-12-88) r4 it; • • '• i • • g • ij 788 UZV.W11 tewm.a.At/. .4a7 • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11-2-3,11-2-4 AND 10-3-I- OF THE HOFFMAN ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE BY • •OVI0I. _ • : • sz ' . •P• • •� 's NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Hoffman gelates,Cook and Kane Counties,Illinois,es follows: Section 1; That Section 11.2-34 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read u follows: . 1. . Sachem 904.0 Fire Suppression Systems • 904.2 Use Group A-1,A-3 and A-4: Where a Use Group A-1,A-3 and A-4 fire area exceed 1000 square feet(93m2)in area,en automatic fife suppression system shall be provided as follows; 1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-1, A-3 or A-4 Use Group Is located; 2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-1,A-3 or A-4 Uso Group; end 3. Throughout all Intervening stories and floor levels between the A-1,A•3 or A- 4 Use Group and the highest level of exist discharge that serves the Group A- I,A-3 or A-4 fire areas,including the highest level of exit discharge. 904.3 Uac Group A-I: Where a Use Group A-2 fire area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m2)in area or is located either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that servo the Use Group A-2 fire area,an automatic fire suppression system shall be provided As follows; • I. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-2 Use Group is located; • 2. Throughout alt stories and floor levels below the A-2 the Group;and 3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels between the A-2 Use Group and the levei of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-2 fire area, including the level of exit discharge. 904.4 Use Gioup E Delete Exception. 904,6 b .On3u}f jr..":fr.4 w' • ' ,,td. <•.E i;� Delete Ettceptiot?,'• 904.7 Use Groups;B,M,5.1,S-2t F-1 and P.2:'Throughout all buildings with a Use Group S, M,S-I,S-?,, F-1;a1td F-2, fir.,arca exceeds 1000 square feet(93m1). an automatic rue suppression syptem shall be provided es foildws: I. Where all Use Groupe B, M, S-1. 5.2, F-i and F-2 fire area exceeds 1Q00 square feet(93m')In arcs; 2. Where the total combined area of all Use Group B,M,S-i,5-2,F-1 and F-2 fire areas on all floors ceded. 1000 square feet(93m2);or 3. Where any Use Group 8,M,S-1,S-2,F-1 and F-2 fire arca is more than three stories above grade. • • Exception: Public garages shell conform to Section 408.0, -2- 904.8 Use Group R-1: Delete entire Exception. 904.9 Use Group R-2: Delete entire Exception. • 904.9.1 the Groups R-3 in accordance with Section 11.2-3-P(Section 906.2.3). Exceptions: 1. Additions to residential structures conattuctod prior to February 21,2000. 2. Remodeling of structure which wore originally constructed prior to February 14, 2000, union such remodeling encompuses 100 percent of the interior • space of the structure. 904.9,2 Ure Groups R-4: The system shall be designed tied installed in accordance with NFPA 13D In the following veal or rooms,but not limited to: I. Pumice area. 2. Hot water heater area. 3. Kitchen cooling area. 4. Area adjacent to all fireplaces. 5. Area addaccw to all Mute llrepleoea as shown on floor plans. 6. Laundry area. Exceptions: 1. Additions to residential structures constructed prior to February 21,2000. 2. Remodeling of structure"which warn originally constructed prior to February 14, 2000, unless inch remodeling encompasses 100 percent of the interior space of the structure. • Section V: That Section 11-2.9-P of the Hoffman Estetea Municipal Code be • amended to read u follows: P. Section 906.0 Fire Sprinkler System 906.5 Sprirrider alarms: Approved audible and visual alarm device" shall be activated by water flow and shall be located in en approved location on the exterior of building and additional audible and visual alarm devices shall be Installed throughout the building and/or areas of sprinkler coverage. Exceptions: 1. Alums and alarm attachments shall not be required for limited area sprinkler systems with less than 5 aprinkle7 heads(see Section 907,5). Delete Exception 2. 906.5,1 Strobe'Sell: All new fire department connections shall have a white strobe light and audible horn/bell located above the fire department connection. The audible and vital devices shall operate upon activation of the flow alarm. The type and location of the strobe and audible wattling device shell be approved by the bre official, Stiction 3: That Section 1l-2.3•X of the Hoflinen Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follorvsl X. Section 923.0 Supervision- • 923.1 Fire suppression systema: An required suppression systems shall be connected to and supervised by the Hotlines Estates Communications Center In accordance to NFPA 72.1993. Exceptions: 1. Underground gate valves with roadway boxes. 2. Use Group R-3. 3. Use Group R.4. . 923.2 Fire protective signaling system': All required fire protection rystems shall be connected to the Hoffman Estates Communications Center to accordance to NPiPA 72.1993. Exception: Single-station detectors required by Section 919,3. Section 4: That Section 11.2-4 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: Section 11.2.4. C.ABO)NE AND imEAMILy DwEL .TNO CODCODE 1492 Regulating the fabrication, erection, commotion, enlargement, alteration, repair, location and use of detached one-end two-comity dwellings,their appurtenances and • accessory structural to be amended as follows: . A. Sestlon R-107 Right of Appeal• • Delete entire section. • B. Section R-221 Fire Suppression System— • An automatic fire suppression system shall be provided throughout all buildings with an occupancy in Use Group R-4 in accordance with NFPA 13D in the following areas or rooms: 1. Furnace arts. Z. Rot water heater area. 3. Xitghen cooking area. 4. Area adjacent to all fireplaces. 5. Area adjacent to all future fireplaces as shown on floor plans, 6. Laundry area. C. Section R-302 Materials- R•302.2 Concrete: All concrete used for footings, foundations, basement slabs, interior slabs on grade,garage floors,driveways,patios,sidewalks,service walks and steps shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,500 p,a.i,at 28 days or 6-beg mix, In addition,all concrete shall be Mr entrained. Total sir content(percent by volume of concrete)shell be not less than 5%or more than 7%. .9. Title Na R-302.2 Delete entire table. D, Section R-303 Foottnjs- Deleto all references to wood footings and foundations. B, Secttan 8404 Foundation Walls• ' R-304.5 Wood Foundations•delete entire section. F. Section R-603 Concrete Floors(on Ground) • R-603.1 Genual: Concrete dab-on-ground floors shall be constructed in accordance with Figure No. R-303. The specified compressive strength of concrete at 28 days shill be not leas than 3,500 pond,per equate inch except where weather exposure requires greater strength and air-entrained concrete,u eat forth in Section R-302. Slabs shall be constructed with control joints having a depth of at least one•fourth the slab thickness,and Joints shall be spaced at intervals not more then 30 feet in each direction and slabs not rectangular in shape shell have control joints across the slab at point'of offset,if oft of exceeds 10 feat. G. Section 8.604 Treated Wood Floors(on Ground)- Delete entire section. • H. Chapter 20-General Plumbing Requirements and Definitions- Delor&entire chapter, Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. 1. Chapter 21-Plumbing Materials- Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. I. Chapter 22-.Plumbing,Drainage,Waste and Vent Systeme(DWV)- Delete entire chapter. Lefer to BOCA Nations]Plumbing Code/I 990. K, Chapter 23-Plumbing Fixtures,Traps and Receptors- Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. L. Chapter 14-Water Service Distribution- Delete entire chapter, Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. M. Chapter 25-Sewers end Private or Individual Sewage Dimon!Systems- Delete entire chapter. Rehr to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. Section 5: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form. Sectjm6: That this ordinance shill be in full force and effect immediately from and after Its passage and approval. • PASSED THIS 21ar day of February ,2000 APPROVED THIS 2 l a t day of February ,2000 VOTE AYE NAY Trustee McLeod X Trustee Ktnlcy x Trustee Giacalone Asset Trustee Frank• Trustee Mills x Trustee Boater x Y, • APPROVED: r 'u /17 a..:14, Village resident ATTEST sf Village •' rk j Published in pamphlet form this=b..day of February ,2000. VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN ORDINANCE NO. 0 3 -VC AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-1-7 (FIRE LIMITS) OF 1HE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS • ADOPTED BY TILE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THIS 267:' DAY OF Paw/et:4;7e% , 19 '6 Published Published in pampldet form by the authority of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Blinois, this z w/' day of 7;41'1,v/7ex , 19 9‘ . .4 ORDINANCE NO. 4/3 Sei AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-1-7 (FIRE LIMITS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OFAMENDING FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois,pursuant to the provisions of Division 30 of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code (Chapter 65, Section 5/11-30-1 et seq. of the Illinois Compiled Statutes 1994), have the power and authority to prescribe the strength and manner of constructing all buildings, structures and their accessories, including life and fire safety requirements for commercial buildings located within the fire limits; and WHEREAS, Section 4-1-7(B) of the Glen Ellyn Village Code requires that all commercial buildings located within the fire limits have exterior walls with a minimum fire resistive rating of two hours; and WHEREAS, the Building Board of Appeals conducted a public meeting on December 21, 1995, to consider a petition to delete Section 4-1-7(B) in order to make it less costly to convert residential buildings within the fire limits to commercial use; and WHEREAS,the Building Board of Appeals has recommended that Section 4-1-7(B) of the Village Code be deleted, as set forth in its Report and Recommendation dated December 21, 1995, hereto attached as Exhibit"A"; and WHEREAS,Village staff and the Chief of the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company conducted a study to consider alternate requirements to that described in Section 4-1-7(B), and, as a result of • 1 that study, recommended the adoption of certain requirements to replace said Section; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn have reviewed the recommendation of the Building Board of Appeals and the alternate recommendation of Village staff and deem it in the best interest of the Village to replace Section 4-1-7(B) of the Village Code as set forth herein below; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois, in the exercise of its home rule powers, as follows: SECTION ONE: Section 4-1-7(B) of the Glen Ellyn Village Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: (B) In addition to other such requirements as provided for by ordinance, all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, remodeling involving a change of use group classification as defined by the Building Code, or remodeling in excess of$15,000, shall be constructed or altered in accordance with the following requirements for all buildings located on commercially zoned property("fire limits"): 1. All exposed combustible framing members shall be covered with 5/8" type X gyp board. 2. A fire protective signaling system with heat detectors shall be installed in common corridors and rooms exceeding 100 square feet. Such systems shall be connected to the municipal panel or a monitoring station approved by the Building&Zoning Official. 3. A Knox Box shall be purchased from the Village of Glen Ellyn and installed at a location approved by the Building & Zoning Official. 2 '1 SECTION TWO: A new subsection (C) shall be added to Section 4-1-7 of the Glen Ellyn Village Code to read as follows: (C) In addition to other such requirements as are'provided for by ordinance, all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, or remodeling of buildings where the estimated cost of construction exceeds 50 percent of the estimated cost to reconstruct the facility, shall be constructed or altered to meet the following requirements if located on commercially zoned property("fire limits"): 1. A standpipe system shall be installed in accordance with Section 914.0 of the 1993 BOCA Building Code in buildings which are greater than two stories or in buildings having a floor area which is greater than 200 feet from the nearest fire department vehicle access. 2. Buildings having a floor area greater than 5,000 square feet shall be provided with a fire suppression system in accordance with Section 904.0 of the 1993 BOCA Building Code. SECTION THREE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to eliminate any conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. PASSED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois this '200' day of / ,Pct i , 19 9 on first reading, second reading not being requested. 3 G'L I�i°C L 117g-ivi��J�17 AYES:. NAYS: —v - ABSENT: _ -U - . APPROVED by the Village President of the Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, this 2 /77' day of /=4 v y , 19 . 411111 .0. Village President of the Village of Glen Ellyn, I '..is ATTEST: • Village Clerk of the Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois (Published in pamphlet form and posted on the z 7T//day of , 19 e6). • 4 • loir4p „ Mount. Prospect Fire: Department MOUNT PROSPECT • °E PI Interoffice Mera.o TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER FROM: MICHAEL J. FIGOLAH, FIRE CHIEF DATE: MAY 9, 2003 SUBJECT: PROPOSED FIRE CODE CHANGES BACKGROUND In conjunction with the efforts of Community Development to adopt the 2000 edition of the International Building Code, the fire department has evaluated our existing Village Fire Prevention Code (Chapter 24) and the 2000 edition of the International Fire Code. Our code evaluation included reviewing the requirements for the installation of automatic sprinklers and the Village Fire Prevention Code text for clarity. I have attached our proposed fire prevention code modifications. Proposed changes are in bold text. Text blocks with explanatory notes have been provided at the beginning of each code section. Our proposed fire code changes include text modifications or additions that pertain directly to situations we typically encounter in Mount Prospect. The most significant fire code change proposed is the requirement to install automatic sprinklers in all newly constructed town homes and single family attached and detached homes. SIGNIFICANT FIRE CODE CHANGES PROPOSED • Low suction alarms for fire pumps (section 24.204) The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requires municipalities to adopt ordinances pertaining to backflow prevention. A potential concern for cross water contamination occurs when fire pumps are operated without the presence of fire department personnel. A requirement for a fire pump low suction alarm has been proposed that will include an audible alarm activation when the pump suction pressure becomes low and a potential for cross contamination exists. A new code sectioritas been included to require the presence of fire department personnel during annual fire pump testing. I:1R.PAUL VALENTINE-12003 Memos\FIRE CODE CHANGES.doc • Elevator alarms (section 24.503) Nuisance or repeated false emergency elevator calls have been added to our false alarm ordinance. There have been occasions where the fire department has responded to false emergency elevator incidents on a frequent basis without effective owner/occupant control measures. • Residential stove suppression systems in businesses, churches, and apartment clubhouses (section 24.206) Many churches, businesses, and apartment complex clubhouses utilize residential- type stoves for heating of food. Our current code requires a commercial or restaurant-type fire suppression system. Proposed code changes permit the fire official to evaluate the use of the stove and allow a smaller residential type of suppression system in lieu of a restaurant suppression system. • Residential sprinklers In new homes and town homes (section 24.202) In 1997, the Village Board approved an ordinance requiring automatic sprinklers in all new construction except single-family homes, town homes and manufactured homes. Historically, sprinkler systems were intended for commercial and industrial properties. These systems were obtrusive and expensive. Over the last several years new products have been designed for the housing market. 85% of fire deaths occur in the home. Plastic, in lieu of metallic pipe, is just one of the new products/technology that has made a residential sprinkler system aesthetically pleasing and affordable. This is why I am requesting Village Board approval to require these life-saving systems to be mandatory for all new housing units. The proposed code modification will not require a sprinkler system in homes under reconstruction or remodeling. Following is additional explanatory information regarding the installation of automatic sprinklers in single-family homes and town homes. > What are residential sprinklers? Residential sprinklers have similarities to sprinklers installed in industrial or business occupancies. However, residential sprinkler technology has drastically lowered the cost and increased the effectiveness of automatic sprinklers. 2 Residential sprinklers are designed as a life safety device allowing the occupants to escape the fire and the fire department to respond. The design of the residential sprinkler is such that sprinklers are omitted from most closets, bathrooms and attics. The design of the residential sprinkler system is less restrictive than industrial or commercial sprinklers. The water service and size of residential piping is smaller because of the small number of sprinklers anticipated to activate in a residential fire. The sprinkler system is calculated for two sprinkler heads to operate and control the fire, which typically results in a 11/2-inch water service to the residence. The fire sprinkler piping and sprinklers found in residential occupancies are different than those found in commercial properties. Specially designed plastic pipe capable of withstanding 'extreme heat and smaller concealed sprinklers are used in residential occupancies. The fire sprinklers react to the heat from the fire, not 'the smoke. The single sprinkler above the fire will activate and reduce the amount of heat and smoke, permitting the occupants to escape. A home sprinkler system will release 10 to 26 gallons of water and are supplied from the home's domestic water supply. In a home without sprinklers, the fire will continue to grow until the fire department arrives. The fire department hose streams in a residential fire may be up to 150 gallons per minute per hose line depending on the size and location of the fire. The resulting water damage from a fire is less with automatic sprinklers. In sprinklered residences, one sprinkler controls 90% of the fires until the fire department arrives for final extinguishment. Fire deaths and injuries in residential occupancies in the United States Each year, there are approximately 5,000 fire deaths and over 25,000 fire related injuries in the United States. The damage to property caused by fire is over$9 billion. In the United States, residential fires represent 22% of all fires and 74% of the structure fires. 80% of all fire deaths in the United States occur in the home. Of those fire deaths, 85% occur in single-family homes and duplexes. D Fire deaths and injuries in residential occupancies in Mount Prospect Since 1980, the Village of Mount Prospect has experienced 10 fire deaths. 100% of the fire deaths occurred in residential occupancies. Three victims were under the age of 10 and four were over the age of 70. Some may still argue that our current fire losses do not warrant fire sprinklers in single-family homes. Whether a serious fire occurs once a year or once a month, it is a high consequence event that with sprinklers, fire deaths can be prevented and dollar loss reduced. 3 • • • • > What makes residential sprinklers an effective method of fire protection? • When a fire in a room continues to grow, it reaches a stage called flashover. Flashover is the point at which the entire room is engulfed in flames from floor to ceiling. Nothing can survive a flashover. Flashover is a critical point in the fire's growth because of its impact on the victims and fire suppression personnel. Stopping a fire before flashover significantly reduces the risk to occupants in other parts of the structure. Residential sprinklers activate and prevent flashover from occurring. Because of the extreme temperatures and amount of smoke generated prior to flashover, victims are affected before flashover even occurs. The air temperature in the room of the fire's origin reaches over 600°F at the ceiling and over 150°F at the breathing level in just two minutes, well before flashover. A residential fire sprinkler will activate in roughly 60 seconds when the ceiling temperature is at 200°F and the air is still cool enough to breathe. This is critical in the preservation oflife during a residential fire because statistics indicate that half of the fire death victims are in the room of origin and the other half are outside the room of origin. Scottsdale, Arizona has been requiring residential sprinklers for 15 years. A recent study of Scottsdale's sprinkler ordinance indicates that 13 lives were saved and more than $20 million in property loss was prevented. During the last three years, the average fire loss in homes with sprinklers was $2,166 compared to $45,019 without sprinklers. One sprinkler above the fire contained 90% of the residential fires. Following are many of the misconceptions about automatic sprinklers in single-family homes. • Do older homes have more fires? The loss data from the National Fire Protection Association consistently shows that the age of the building is not a good predictor of the rate of fires or fire deaths. The data may reflect fires in older homes but there is no direct correlation. The fire data does not consider whether the older homes were vacant at the time of the fire and the cause of the fire. In some urban areas, vacant older homes frequently experience incendiary fires. In the United States, the median age of the home is 28 years. 4 • If new homes have smoke detectors why do they need sprinklers? Sprinklers are not a substitute for smoke detectors. Smoke detectors have been responsible for a sizeable drop in dwelling fire deaths. The smoke detector's function is to alert the occupants. The sprinklers can alert the occupants by sounding a bell and controlling the fire so the occupants can escape. Among the reasons for concerns with just smoke detectors is that the children and elderly often attempt to escape fire by themselves and become fire fatalities. Sprinklers will help to provide better environmental conditions for evacuation. Installing smoke detectors reduces the likelihood of dying in a fire by 40-50%. Installing sprinklers and smoke detectors increases the survival rate in a fire to 97%. • • Since new homes have better electrical and heating systems, is there still a potential for fire? Fire loss data indicates that the cause of home fires from electrical malfunction ranks 5th which is 8% of the total home fires. Although data indicates that heating systems are causing a significant amount of home fires, half of those are related to portable heating appliances. Fire loss data reflects that most dwelling fires are caused by people not the structures. Cooking is a leading cause of dwelling fires; other causes result from playing with matches and lighters, misuse of smoking materials, and arson. • Will sprinklers look aesthetically pleasing in a home? Modern residential sprinklers are inconspicuous and can be mounted flush to the walls and ceilings. Some sprinklers can be hidden behind ceilings and walls. The piping for the sprinklers is concealed with the other plumbing piping. • Will sprinklers go off accidentally? The odds are 1 in 16 million that a sprinkler will accidentally discharge because of a manufacturing defect. One study concluded that sprinkler accidents are generally less likely and less severe than mishaps involving standard plumbing systems. • Will the water damage from sprinklers be worse than the fire? One sprinkler activating directly above the fire until the fire department arrives controls residential fires. The sprinkler will flow 10 to 25 gallons per minute. Depending on the size of the home, the fire department will apply hose streams up to 150 gallons per minute for an extended period of time. 5 .. • - • Are sprinkler systems expensive? The cost of sprinklers averages from $1.60 to $2.00 per square foot. This square footage cost is based on the area being protected, not livable area used by realtors and builders. For example, sprinklers would be installed in the basement, which may not be considered as livable area from a realtor's perspective. • Will residential sprinklers impact new home construction in Mount Prospect? According to Community Development records, there were 20 new homes built in Mount Prospect in 2002. Ten of the homes were a result of teardowns. Recently, the town home developer on Rand Road (Insignia) and the developer on Northwest Highway (Nicholas and Associates) approached the fire department regarding installing automatic sprinklers. It is apparent that it is more cost effective to install automatic sprinklers than to construct a firewall between the units. The developer was requesting the installation of sprinklers with a lower rated firewall. The proposed ordinance only applies to new construction and not to those homes under going an extensive renovation. Some communities have adopted ordinances that require automatic sprinklers in homes undergoing a renovation or addition. The new homes that require automatic sprinklers would need to upgrade their incoming domestic water supply from one inch to one and one-half inch. The tap on fee for the larger water size is an increase of$75. • • Will Mount Prospect be the only community requiring residential sprinklers? Many communities require automatic sprinklers in town homes and single-family homes. Following is a list of communities requiring sprinklers in town homes and/or single-family homes. COMMUNITY SINGLE FAMILY HOME TOWN HOMES Arlington Heights X Barrington X X Clarendon Hills X X Des Plaines X Evanston X Glen Ellyn X X . Glenside X X Highland Park X Hoffman Estates X X Lake Barrington X X Lombard X Long Grove X X Morton Grove X Northbrook X North Barrington X X Park Ridge X X Round Lake Beach X X Streamwood X X West Dundee X X Wheeling X X Winnetka X • 7 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF PARK RIDGE AMENDING FIRE REGULATIONS BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Park Ridge,that Article 7, entitled "Fire Regulations," of the Municipal Code of the City of Park Ridge, is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 1 IfiLRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION 7-1-1 ADOPTION OF THE BOCA BASIC NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODE/1999 EDITION AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FIRE CODES AND STANDARDS/1996 EDITION AND THE LIFE SAFETY CODE 101/2000 EDITION There are hereby adopted the BOCA Basic/National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition and the National Fire Protection Association National Fire Codes and Standards/1996 Edition and the Life Safety Code 101/2000 Edition,for the purpose of establishing fire prevention regulations for the protection of public health, safety and welfare, except as modified by Sections 7-1-2 of this article. When any provision of this article is found to be in conflict with any other applicable law, ordinance or code, or when the provisions of the BOCA Basic/National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition conflict with those of the National Fire Prevention Association National Fire Codes and Standards/1996 Edition or the Life Safety Code 101/2000 Edition, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion of public safety shall prevail. 7-1-2 MODIFICATION BY AMENDMENT OF VARIOUS ARTICLES AND SECTIONS OF THE BOCA BASIC/NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODE/1999 EDITION AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FIRE CODES AND STANDARDS/1996 EDITION AND THE LIFE SAFETY CODE 101/2000 EDITION The BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition and The National Fire Protection Association National Fire Codes and Standards/1996 Edition and.The Life Safety Code 101/2000 Edition, as adopted by this Article,are amended to read as follows: A. BOCA Section F-101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Fire Prevention Code of The City of Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Fire Department hereinafter referred to as "this code". t B. BOCA Section F-105.1 Code Official: It shall be the duty and responsibility of the designated code official to enforce the provisions of this code. Throughout this code, the term "code official", can also be referred to as"fire official". C. BOCA Section F-105.1.1 Interference: Any person who shall in an way interfere with or hinder or prevent the fire official or his/her designee from discharging or performing his/her duty, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars(550.00)nor more than five hundred dollars($500.00)for each offense. Each day such interference occurs shall be considered a separate offense. D. BOCA Section F-107.3 Action on Application: The code official shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for building permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing.If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of all pertinent laws,the code official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the code official is satisfied that the proposed work or operation conforms to the requirements of this code and all laws and ordinances applicable thereto,the code official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable. All costs incurred for the review process shall be paid by the applicant E. BOCA Section F-107.6 Approved construction documents: Construction documents approved by the code official are approved with the intent that such construction documents comply in all respects with this code. Any omissions or errors on the construction documents do not relieve the applicant of having to comply with all applicable requirements of this code. In addition, applicant shall have construction documents deemed necessary by the fire official converted to a digital image in an auto cad format(.dwg)on a CD-RW medium. All costs incurred for these drawings to be paid by the applicant. F. BOCA Section F-311.2 Obstructions: Designated fire lanes shall be maintained free of obstructions and vehicles and shall be identified in an approved manner.A minimum of a fourteen(14) foot clearance shall be maintained above all fire lanes. Snow shall be removed from a designated fire lane within eighteen(18)hours when it has reached a depth of four(4)inches or more. G. BOCA Section F-501.2 Installations: An automatic fire suppression system, approved by the code official shall be installed in ail buildings of new construction of any use group within the City of Park Ridge as required by Article 15 of this code. Before any fire alarm, detection or fire suppression r system is installed, enlarged or extended, a permit shall be obtained from the building code official. The code official prior to the issuance of the building permit shall review construction documents. All costs incurred from the review process shall be paid by the applicant H. BOCA Section F-501.2.1 Design criteria: All fire protection systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of this code and the building code listed in. Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition. The automatic fire sprinkler system may consist of plastic pipe which has been approved by UL for residential sprinklers not exceeding four(4)units or two (2) stories in height. The sprinkler system will conform to the provisions of the BOCA National Building Code and the National Fire Protection Associations Standards as set forth in code sections 13, 13R or 13D. BOCA SECTION 503.1 General: The provisions of this section are intended to provide a reasonable degree of safety to persons occupying existing structures not complying with the minimum requirements of the building code listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition by requiring the fire protection systems provided herein be installed in such existing structures. In addition, when art existing occupancy (except residential) . changes use groups, a fire detection system shall be installed according to NFPA's Standard#72(National Fire Alarm Code 1996). J. BOCA Section F-503.3 Fire standpipes: All buildings with occupied floors located three stories or more above grade shall be provided with standpipes installed in accordance with the building code listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition. The standpipes shall have an approved fire department hose connection at each floor level in each stairwell. K. BOCA Section F-516.1 Fire Pumps: General: All fire pumps required by the building code listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition shall be installed in accordance with the building code and NFPA 20 listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition. All fire pumps shall stand alone in a one (1) hour fire rated room. L. BOCA Section F-518.4 Fire Department Connections: Signs: A metal sign with raised letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving fire sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: "Automatic Sprinklers," "Standpipes," "Test Connection" or a :v combination thereof as applicable. Also, a strobe light shall be placed over the fire department connection at a height of eight(8)feet and will be activated by the fire alarm. M. BOCA Section F-519.2 Portable Fire Extinguishers: Where Required: Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided and installed in accordance with NFPA 10 or as directed by the fire official. N. BOCA Section F-610.2 Exit Signs: All means of egress shall be indicated with approved "Exit" signs where required by the building code listed in Chapter 44- of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition. All "Exit"signs shall be maintained visible, and all illuminated exit signs shall be illuminated at all times that the structure is occupied. All new construction requiring illuminated exit signage will also provide an illuminated "Exit" sign twelve inches (I2") above the floor line on the striker side of the door. In the case of double doors, the signage may be placed on either side of the door as determined by the code official. O. BOCA Section F-2308.1 Identification Signs: Location of Visible hazard identification signs as specified in NFPA 704 and 704 M listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition shall be placed at all entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities exceeding the amounts requiring approval. The visible hazard identification signs or placards, shall, at a minimum, be on the front and rear doors or other suitable locations as mandated by the Fire Official. Placards will be provided by the Fire Department to ensure uniformity. P. BOCA Section F-3207.1 Above Ground Storage Tanks: General: FIammable and combustible liquid storage tanks of any capacity above ground installed before the passage of this ordinance shall comply with this chapter. After the passage of this ordinance, above ground storage tanks of flammable or combustible liquids of any capacity shall not be allowed. Q. BOCA Section F-3208.11.3 Abandonment of Storage tank systems:Removal • Any tank abandoned for a period of six(6) months or determined to be leaking shall be removed from the premises in an approved manner as determined by all local codes and the site restored in an approved manner as determined by all local codes and/or the city building department. Where the code official determines that the removal of the tank and piping is not necessary, the tank and piping shall be abandoned in place by the following method: I 1. All flammable or combustible liquids from the tank and all connecting lines shall be removed. 2. The suction,inlet, gauge and vent lines shall be disconnected. 3. The tank shall be completely filled with an inert solid material, and the remaining underground piping shall be capped. 4. A record of tank size, location, date of abandonment and method utilized for placing the abandoned tank in a safe condition shall be kept by the local fire department. 5. The Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau shall be notified a minimum of two (2) business days prior to any tank removal. • CHAPTER 2 BASIC FIRE CONTROL MEASURES AND REGULATIONS 7-2-1 ADOPTION OF FIRE CONTROL MEASURES AND REGULATIONS There is hereby adopted by the City of Park Ridge the fire control measures and regulations as herein set forth for the purposes of controlling conditions which could impede or interfere with fire suppression forces. 7-2-2 AUTHORITY AT FIRES AND OTHER EMERGENCIES • The fire official or duly authorized representative, as may be in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life an/or property, is empowered to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish or control any suspected or reported fires, gas leaks, or other hazardous conditions or situations or take any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of his duty. The fire official may prohibit any person, vehicle or object from approaching the scene and may remove or cause to be removed from the scene any person, vehicle or object which may impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department. The fire official may remove or cause to be removed any person, vehicle or object from hazardous areas.All persons ordered to leave a hazardous area shall do so immediately and shall not reenter the area until authorized to do so by the fire official. 7-2-3 INTERFERENCE WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS It shall be unlawful to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with,obstruct or restrict the mobility ofy or block the path of travel of any fire department emergency vehicle in any way, or to interfere with, attempt to interfere, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or hamper any fire department operation. • 7-2-4 COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS No person shall fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of the fire official or interfere with the compliance attempts of another individual. 7-2-5 VEHICLES CROSS FIRE HOSE A vehicle shall not be driven or propelled over any unprotected fire hose of the fire department when laid down on any street, alley-way, private drive or any other vehicular roadway without the consent of the fire official in command of said operation. 7-2-6 DEFINITION OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES Authorized emergency vehicles shall be restricted to those which are defined and authorized under the laws of the State of Illinois. 7-2-7 VEHICLES FOLLOWING FIRE APPARATUS It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle, other than one on official business,to follow closer than 300 feet from any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm or other emergency, or to drive any vehicle within the immediate area where fire apparatus is in operation. 7-2-8 UNLAWFUL BOARDING OR TAMPERING WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT A person shall not,without proper authorization from a fire official, climb upon or into,board or swing upon any fire department emergency vehicle, whether the same is in motion or at rest, or sound the siren, horn, bell or other sound producing device thereon, or manipulate or tamper with, or attempt to manipulate or tamper with any levers, valves, switches, starting devices, brakes, pumps, or any equipment or protective clothing on, or a part of any fire department emergency vehicle. 7-2-9 DAMAGE,INJURY,FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT,PERSONNEL It shall be unlawful for any person to damage or deface, or attempt, or conspire to damage or deface any fire department emergency vehicle at any time, or to injure, or attempt to injure or conspire to injure fire department personnel while performing departmental duties. 7-2-10 BLOCKING FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, tamper with, deface obstruct or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or fire department connection. No shrubs, trees or other obstructing materials shall be permitted within a five(5) foot radius of any fire hydrant or connection. f a 7-2-11 HYDRANT USE APPROVAL A person shall not use or operate any fire hydrant unless such person first secures a permit for such use from the fire official and/or the City Water Department. 7-2-12 PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY The fire official shall recommend to the City Manager, Director of Public Works or his/her designee the location or relocation of new or existing fire hydrants and the placement or replacement of inadequate water mains located upon public property and deemed necessary to provide an adequate fire flow and distribution pattern. A.fire hydrant shall not be placed into or removed from service until approved by the fire official. • 7-2-13 YARD SYSTEMS All lumberyards, amusement or exhibition parks and educational or institutional complexes and similar occupancies and uses involving high fire or life hazards,and which are located more than 150 feet from a public street or which require quantities of water beyond the capabilities of the public water distribution system shall be provided with properly placed fire hydrants. Such fire hydrants shall be capable of supplying fire flows as required by the fire official and shall be connected to a water system in accordance with accepted engineering practices. The fire official shall designate and approve the number and location of fire hydrants. The fire official may require the installation of sufficient fire hose and equipment housed in accordance with the approved rules and may require the establishment of a trained fire brigade when the hazard involved requires such measures. Private hydrants shall not be placed into or removed from service until approved by the fire official. 7-2-14 MAINTENANCE OF FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT A person shall not obstruct, remove, tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant or fire appliance required to be installed or maintained under the provisions of this code except for the purpose of extinguishing fire, training or testing purposes, recharging, or making necessary repairs, or when permitted by the fire official. Whenever a fire appliance is removed as herein permitted,it s all be replaced or re-installed as soon as the purpose for which it was removed has been accomplished.Defective and non-approved fire appliances or equipment shall be replaced or repaired as directed by the fire official. 7-2-15 SALE OF DEFECTIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A person shall not sell,trade,loan or give away any form,type or kind of fire extinguisher which is not approved by the fire official, or which is not in proper working order, or the contents of which do not meet the requirements of the fire official.The requirements of this section shall not apply to the sale, trade or exchange of obsolete or damaged equipment for junk when said units are permanently disfigured or marked with a permanent sign identifying the unit as junk. 7-2-16 SALE,DISCHARGE,AND SEIZURE OF FIREWORKS • Fireworks include any combustible or explosive composition prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion or deflagration or detonation.It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, store, offer or expose for sale, sell or discharge any fireworks,EXCEPT for a competent display operator who is licensed by the State of Illinois and bonded. The use of fireworks or other pyrotechnics will not be permitted inside any building. 7-2-17 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS Any person, owner,agent or representative who shall violate any of the provisions of the Code hereby adopted,or fail to comply therewith,or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, be punishable by a fine of not less than fifty ($50.00) dollars nor more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars.The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day that prohibited conditions are maintained. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. 7-2-18 TRUSS CONSTRUCTION All buildings (except residential) that contain wood truss construction shall have a truss construction emblem affixed to the front of the structure. The truss construction emblem shalt • have a bright reflective color or may be made of reflective material. The following letters shall be printed on the emblem in a conspicuous size and color. "F'to signify a floor with wood truss construction; "R"to siani fy a roof with wood truss construction; "F/R"to signify a floor and roof with wood truss construction. The emblem shall be a nine by twelve(9"x 12") inch rectangle with a yellow isosceles triangle, permanently affixed to the left of the main entrance door or front of the building at a height of eight(8)feet above the ground and shall be installed and maintained by the building owner. 7-2-19 KEY BOXES When a fire suppression or detection system is present in a structure except one or two family residential dwellings, an external key box shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Marshal or Fire Inspector. The key box shall be an approved type and contain the following keys: entry, storeroom,boiler,electrical,fire alarm and all other mechanical rooms. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED,that Article 15,entitled`Building Regulations,"Chapter I, entitled "Adoption of the BOCA Basic/National Building Code/1990," Section 3, entitled "Modification by Amendment of Various Articles and Sections of the BOCA Basic/National Building Code/1990," Paragraph H, entitled "Article 10 Fire Protection systems," is hereby amended to read as follows: 15-1-3 H ARTICLE 10 FERE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 1002.1 WHERE REQUIRED: An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all new construction of all use groups. 1002.3 USE GROUP A-2 and A-3: An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all use groups A-2 and A-3 regardless of construction type, height, square footage or occupancy. 1002.6 USE GROUP I An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all use group I regardless of construction type,height,square footage or occupancy. 1002.7 USE GROUP M, S-I,F-1 An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all use group M, S-1, F-1 regardless of construction type, height, square footage or occupancy. 1002.10 WINDOWLESS STORY An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all basements or windowless buildings regardless of construction type, height, square footage or occupancy. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law; provided,however, that § 7-1-2 G shall be in effect from and after March 1, 2001. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said Ordinance in pamphlet form according to law. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Park Ridge, Illinois this day of December, AD 2000. VOTE: AYES NAYS ABSENT Approved by me this day of December, AD 2000 Mayor X1010 ati113 1s21-TY %. • • • • • ORDINANCE 3'2 Lo AN ORDINANCE AMENPING TITLE 14, FIRE, CHAPTER 14.05, FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, 14.05.010 THROUGH 14.05.100 INCLUSIVE • WHEREAS, the Wheeling Fire Department has recognized the need to modify the Wheeling Municipal Code Title 14,'Chapter 14.05, Fire Sprinkler Systems; and WHEREAS,the President and Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the Fire Department, find it to be in the best interest of the Village of Wheeling to revise Chapter 14.05 of the Wheeling Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WHEELING, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, STATE OF ILLINOIS: • SECTION ONE:The Village of Wheeling Municipal Code,Title 14, Chapter 44.05, Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby amended in Its entirety as follows: CHAPTER 14.05 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - Sections: . 14.05.010 Fire Sprinkler Systems Required 14.05.020 Retrofitting of Existing Buildings and Structures • 14.05.030 . Alarm Monitoring of Fire Sprinkler Systems 14.05.040 Monitoring of Fire Sprinkler System isolation Valves 14.05.050 Backflow Prevention • 14.05.060 Fire Department Connection 14.05.070 Exterior Fire Department Connection Visual Indicator • 14.05.080 Hydraulic Calculation Minimum Safety Factor 14.05.090 Penalty for Violation • 14.05.100 Board of Appeals 14.05.010 Fire Sprinkler Systems Required. Except as provided below, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed In all new buildings and structures regardless of the materials used in construction and/or use group classification. Exception # 1: All buildings and/or structures used exclusively for the transmission and/or distribution of electrical power. Exception#2: Detached accessory buildings and/or structures with an 1 • _ • intended use that is Incidental to that of the primary building and/or structure on the same lot of record as a detached ' . single-family home. 'Detached accessory buildings and/or structures shall include detached garages,storage sheds,and • '• animal habitats. This exception shall not apply if the horizontal • separation between the accessory building and/or structure Is less than ten(10)feet from any other building and/or structure. • Exception # 3: Detached accessory buildings and/or structures with an intended use that is incidental to that of the primary building ' and/or structure on the same lot of record where the primary building and/or structure is classified as a Use Group B, F, I, M, S, and U (as defined by Title 15, Chapter 15.16.001 of the . • Village of Wheeling Municipal Code,the 1993 BOCA National . 'Building Code, Twelfth Edition, and the 2003 International . Building Code)that are less than 225 square feet in size. This exception shall not apply if the horizontal separation between the accessory building and/or structure is less than twenty-five . (25) feet from any other building and/or structure or the accessory building and/or structure is used for the storage of the following hazardous materials: • • Flammable and/or combustible liquids classified as Class IA, 1B, IC, II,and IIIA if the combined quantity exceeds 30 gallons (113.562 Liters). • Flammable gas if the quantity exceeds 10 gallons • (37.9 Liters) and/or 333 cubic feet of gas (9,429.5 Liters). • Corrosives. • • Toxic Agents. • Oxidizers classified as Class 2, 3, or 4. Class 1 • • Oxidizers shalt not exceed 100 gallons (378.5 Liters)and/or 1,000 pounds (3732 Kilograms). • • Unstable/Reactives. .• Water Reactives if the quantity exceeds 100 gallons (378.5 Liters) • and/or 1,000 pounds . (373.2 • • Kilograms). • Pyrophoric Materials(all classifications). - • . • Organic Peroxides (all classifications). • • Explosives (all classifications). • • 2 • • Exception #4: Picnic shelters, gazebos, pergolas, and detached public restroom facilities with a minimum horizontal separation of . twenty-fire (25)feet from all other buildings and/or strictures. This exception shall riot apply if the, picnic shelter, gazebo, pergola,or detached public restroom facility is equipped with a permanent heat producing appliance that utilizes natural gas and/or propane as a fuel supply or if the detached public restroom facility exceeds a total of 400 square feet in size. 14.05.020 • Retrofitting of Existing Buildings and Structures. An approved automatic.fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any existing building' or structure, excluding those buildings or structures with an intended primary use as a detached single- family home, a attached single-family home(i.e.townhome),or a pre-manufactured single- home (i.e: mobile home),when: • 1. The degree of fire hazard or required fire separation (as defined by the Village of Wheeling Building Code) is increased; or 2. The allowable occupant load of the building or structure is increased; or 3. The building area is increased. Building area shall be defined as total square f©otage of the building or structure; excluding covered porches or stoops. • Fire walls within a building or structure shall not be considered as an exterior. wall for purposes of calculating the total building area, . An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any existing detached . single-family home, attached single-family home (i.e. townhome), or pre-manufactured single-family home(i.e. mobile home), when: 1. The overall square footage of the primary building and/or structure is increased by 110%or any combination of additions that occur within a five (5)year period that cumulatively equal an increase of 110% or more in the overall square footage of the primary building and/or structure. • 14.05.030 Al. Monitorin! of = S rinkler S to Except as provided below, all fire sprinkler systems shall be monitored with an approved alarm system • designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)Standard#72,National Fire Alarm Code, 1999 Edition. Transmission of alarm signals'to a remote or central station facility (as defined by Underwriters Laboratories; UL)shall be by use of reverse polarity connection. • exception # 1: Alf detached single-family homes. 3 r • • • Exception#2: Ail attached single-family homes (i.e. townhomes). Exception# 3: All pre-manufactured single-family homes(i.e. mobile homes). 14.05.040 Monitoring of Fire Sprinkler System.Isolation Valves. •All fire sprinkler systems required to be monitored in accordance with Section 14.05.030 shall have all system isolation valves monitored as part of the approved alarm system. 14.05.050 Backflow Prevention., All fire sprinkler systems shall be equipped with a backflow prevention device in accordance with Chapter 16.2 of the Village of Wheeling Municipal Code and,where required,shall be annually inspected in accordance with the provisions of the 77 ILL. ADM. CODE 890 (State of Illinois Plumbing Code), Section 890.1130. Said backflow prevention.devices:shall be UL listed, FM approved, and/or ASSE listed for use with fire sprinkler systems. 14.05.060 Fire Department Connection. All fire department connections shall be equipped with a single five(5)inch diameter Storz fitting equipped with a protective cap and chain. The piping from the Storz fitting to the main fire sprinkler riser shall be adequately sized to supply the hydraulically designed flow demands of the fire sprinkler system at an inlet pressure of 100 psi or less. The minimum pipe size associated with all fire department connections shall be equal to the diameter of the largest fire sprinkler riser In multiple fire sprinkler riser assemblies or four(4) inches, whichever Is larger. Exception# 1: All detached single-family dwellings are not required to be equipped with a fire department connection. • Exception#2: All attached single-family dwellings (i.e. townhomes) are not • required to be equipped with a fire department connection. Exception.#3: All pre-manufactured single-family homes(i.e.mobile homes) are not required to be equipped with a fire department • . connection. 14.05.070 Exterior Fire Deoartrnent Gonnection Visual Indicator. When a . • fire sprinkler system is required to have a fire department connection in accordance with Section 14.05.060, a visual indicator shall be installed directly above the fire department connection in a location approved by the Wheeling Fire Prevention Bureau. in those cases where architectural design visually obscures the visual indicator from being seen from the primary roadway in front of'the building and/or structure that is protected by the fire sprinkler system,the Fire Department shall determine an alternate location for placement of the visual indicator on the front of the building and/or structure.The visual indicator shall 4 • • • be activated as a result of water flow through the fire sprinkler system and activation of the fire sprinkler system monitoring system. . 14:05.080 Hydraulic Calculation Minimum Safety Factor. For purposes of • design calculations, a minimum five (5) psi safety factor shall be incorporated into all hydraulic calculations associated with each new and/or modified fire sprinkler system. Said safety factor shall be added after all other hydraulic calculations have been completed to the point where the underground service line directly connects to the Village of Wheeling water main system. Exception# 1: All detached single-family dwellings, attached single-family . homes(i.e. townhomes), and pre-manufactured single-family homes (i.e. mobile homes) shall be required• to have a , minimum two(2)psi safety factor incorporated into all hydraulic *calculations associated with each new and/or modified fire sprinkler system. Said safety factor shall be added after all other hydraulic calculations have been completed to the point where the underground service line directly connects to the Village of Wheeling water main system. 14.05.090 Penalty for Violation. Any person,firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1.04 of the Village of Wheeling Municipal Code. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. 14.05.100 Board of Appeals. The Village President, a Village Trustee (Fire & Police Liaison), and the Village Manager shall serve as a Board of Appeals whose purpose is to hear and decide upon any orders,decisions,or determinations made by the Fire Chief and/or his designee in regards to this ordinance. All requests for an appeal shall be submitted, in writing, to the Fire Chief prior to the initiation of any construction and/or modifications to the involved building and/or structure. All appeals shall be limited to those claims that the true intent of this ordinance has been incorrectly interpreted,the provisions of this code do not apply,or an alternate form of fire suppression system is proposed. The Board of Appeals shall submit their findings, in writing,within fourteen(14)calendar days following the hearing. AU.decisions of the Board of Appeals shall be final. • SECTION TWO: Those chapters, sections, or sub-sections of Title 14, Fire, not expressly amended or repealed by this Ordinance are hereby re-enacted and it is expressly declared to be the intention of this Ordinance not to amend or repeal any portions of the. Wheeling Municipal Code other than as expressly set forth in Section One of this Ordinance. 5 • • • SECTION THREE: If.any sections,•clauses,or provisions of this Ordinance,or any . application thereof to any person,property,or circumstances shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceable provision or application,and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION FOUR:This Ordinance shall be in full-force and effect from and after its . passage, approval, and publication according to law. • Trustee moved, seconded by Trustee that Ordinance 3 7 60 be passed. Trustee Abruscato Trustee P. Horcher .e_. . Trustee Argiris � , Trustee M: Horcher • Trustee Heer A 'p,,'. • Trustee Lehmann Ac - APPROVED this 14th.day of July 2003 by the President and : •.- _• o, Trustees of the Village of Wheeling, Illinois. Eat 111 ihm ,�,,, • • Greg K =tecki • ��?,..�„_” ".,So , Village -resident r �! V� — E` a (l,,. ATTEST SEAL �c \ • lel• SSA. Elaine E. Situps• • Village.Clerk • APPROVED AS TO FORM: . • Village Attorney • •• • 6 Residential Sprinklers For Life Safety _ . . =NM • VIMP ■ MEM • ■ ■ _ ■ SEMIfMil ■ • =MI ■ An Economic and Insurance Perspective Prepared for the Orange County Fire Authority, California February 25, 2001 By: Buddy Dewar National Fire Sprinkler Association Executive Summary • A review of current economic literature, specifically elasticity of demand research conducted by third parties not associated with the stakeholders of this issue, dearly indicates that a 1% increase in the cost of the construction of a new home caused by installing a fire sprinkler system will not cause the potential homebuyer to no longer afford the new home. • The two decisive factors that dictate what value home at the high limit a potential homebuyer can purchase are the amount of available income for housing and the current mortgage interest rate. • Fire sprinkler systems can be installed in any value house. Therefore, the potential homebuyer, regardless of the amount of income available for housing, or the mortgage rate, can purchase a new home containing a life safety residential fire sprinkler system. • There is a propensity for homebuilders to oppose any government mandate that drives up the cost of construction. Homebuilders are speculating what the future sales market will be when they commence construction. The finished product is available for sale many months after construction begins. This forms the foundation for the want to minimize cost drivers when the substantive concern should be changes in the mortgage rates. • The cost to repair fire structural damage will always be more expensive than water damage caused by fire sprinklers. The potential liability losses from fire will always be greater than the potential water damage losses from fire sprinklers. Recognizing the property and liability savings resulting from the installation of fire sprinklers, all major insurance companies provide for reduced insurance rates for all occupancies including single-family homes. • To look singularly at and focusing on water damage without analyzing the potential fire losses had the fire sprinkler system not been present is a misrepresentation. • The many myths shadowing fire sprinkler systems need to be understood. Each fire sprinkler operates independently, not the total flooding of buildings as frequently portrayed in movies. The odds of an inadvertent or accidental discharge of a fire sprinkler have been reported by one national testing laboratory to be in the millions to one. • Insurance companies consider water damage in the amount of the insurance reduction it provides for various occupancies. Some commercial properties can receive as much as a 75% reduction in its insurance rates. This author receives a 10% reduction for the fire sprinkler system installed in my single- family home. Both these figures were derived after considering water damage repair costs; again fire damage is always greater than sprinkler water damage. • The National Institute of Science and Technology reports a potential 82% reduction in fire deaths should fire sprinklers be installed in all residential occupancies. Accordingly, the potential owner must be afforded fire sprinkler protection for their family. Those homebuilders who do not install affordable fire sprinklers are at the peril of the legal system as they know or should have known the life safety benefits of residential fire sprinkler systems. 1 Residential Fire Sprinklers for Life Safety: An Economic and Insurance Perspective I. INTRODUCTION The United States has one of the highest fire loss rates of the industrialized world - in both terms of fire deaths and fire losses. This unenviable status has mystified world fire service experts because the solution to significantly reduce the fire death rate is available and affordable. The simple solution to minimize our nation's fire death rate is residential fire sprinklers. But there exists opposition to installing these new technologically advanced residential fire sprinklers because of economic reasons. This paper will focus on the economic concerns of installing residential fire sprinklers with specific focus on affordable housing and insurance rate reductions. We will discuss the U.S. fire problem as well as the cost of installing residential fire sprinklers. We will analyze the impact of an increase in the asset price for new housing by discussing the many underlying forces that affect supply and demand of housing. We will also discuss actions that may be taken by local government to make the installation of residential fire sprinklers economically palatable for the homebuilder and the public. H. UTERATURE REVIEW - THE FIRE PROBLEM The United States has led the industrialized world in fire deaths and fire losses for decades. Is the U.S. fire problem getting any better? The United States Fire Administration studied the fire death rates of 14 industrialized nations for the period of 1979 to 1992. The United States fire death rate fell 46.3 percent, from 36.3 fire deaths per million population in 1979 to 19.5 fire deaths per million population in 1992 and averaged 26.5 fire deaths per million population during this 13-year period. 2 • (Figure 1). This study also shows that while the United States has shown remarkable improvement in its fire death rate during this period, so have the rest of the industrialized nations. The U.S. fire death rate is over five times that of Switzerland, the nation with the lowest rate of all the countries considered in the study (Trends, 1997) Average Fire Death Rate by Country (1979-1992) 35 30.730 I 26.5 p- 25 24 .4 22 ;w20 :x .44; 14 19-4 14.6 15.7 15.8 15,9 17 ity rA =„ t- "A ` 1 c,4 15 A. g . 32; 10 85 r.; 614 52 5 N frtl ;11 ; ;> '>• sco Figure 1.Source: Fire Death Rate Trends:An International Perspective The U.S. fire death rate reduction has largely been attributed to the use of smoke detection devices in residential occupancies. However, smoke detection technological advances also contributed to the international fire death rate reduction still keeping the U.S. with its high fire death rate country status. The Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates that 88 percent of U.S. households have at 3 least one smoke detector(Smoke Detector, 1994). Technology has made smoke detection devices affordable and reliable when properly maintained. Disturbing is the report that in 14.8 percent of residential fires resulting in death the smoke detector failed to operate largely because of poor battery maintenance (Fire, 1997). But even more disturbing, smoke detectors did, in fact, operate in 19 percent of fires in which a death occurred. This is most disturbing since there is widespread belief that an operating smoke detector is a near failsafe fire safety device. In some of these cases, the detector may have gone off too late to allow the victim ample time to safety exit or the victim may have been too inebriated or feeble to react. (Fire, 1997) What has the fire services so mystified is the reality that these fire deaths can be reduced by an estimated 82% if new technology residential fire sprinklers were installed along with the smoke detectors (Ruegg, 1984). Using the 10-year average of U.S. fire deaths from 1985-1994 of 5,770 fire deaths per year, an 82% reduction means that over 4,700 people a year during this period would have survived the fire (Fire, 1997). While the installation of fire sprinklers have become more widespread in commercial structures, not so for residential occupancies where 71% of all our fire deaths occur(Fire, 1997). One reason the installation of fire sprinklers in residential occupancies is not so wide spread is concerns about the cost. Homebuilders frequently argue that increased costs chase away or limit the pool of potential buyers, a myth dispelled by and is the main focus of this paper. The national model building codes allow for construction tradeoffs when fire sprinkler systems are installed. Tradeoffs such as reduced fire resistant ratings, 4 travel distance extension thereby allowing less stairways, increases in the size of the area requiring fire stopping, and a multitude of other tradeoffs provide cost savings to the developer when buildings are designed with fire sprinklers and these tradeoffs used (SBC, 1997). The Florida Legislature in 1993 passed a law requiring all new buildings three stories and above to be built with fire sprinklers installed. While it took some developers time to adjust their construction plans and specifications to include fire sprinklers and take advantage of these building code allowed tradeoffs, today this progressive law meets with little opposition because the construction cost savings far out weigh the added expense of installing the fire sprinkler. In most cases, the building can be built at a much lower cost per square foot with the fire sprinkler system and taking advantage of the code allowed tradeoffs, and often the dollar cost savings per square foot of construction is substantial (Advantage, 1997). Recent statistics from the National Fire Protection Association shows impressive results of installing fire sprinkler systems in residential occupancies. The fire death rate per thousand fires in hotel and motel occupancies is 1.6 in fire sprinkler equipped properties and 9.1 in hotels and motels with no fire sprinklers (U.S. Experience, 1998). With fire safety problems controlled in new high-rise or three-story and above structures thus minimizing the potential for large loss of life from a single fire, the focus now turns to one-and two-family dwellings. While our nation's fire service is most interested in retrofitting residential fire sprinklers in existing homes, the political reality of making this happen, coupled with the increased cost of retrofit verses new construction makes the enactment of retrofit fire sprinklers ordinances for existing single-family homes not a viable option. But the 5 installation of fire sprinklers in new constructed homes must be considered. The National Association of Home Builders reports that from 1985 to 1997, 13,704,000 new homes were built in the U.S. This averages to 1,054,000 homes per year during this 13-year period (Characteristics, 1997). This means that if affordable fire sprinkler systems could be installed in these new single-family homes, over one million families each year will receive the superior life safety protection features provided by residential fire sprinklers. The construction tradeoffs allowed by the building code in three-story and above new construction property make fire sprinkler systems affordable, actually a cost savings in almost all cases. Cost savings from these construction tradeoffs do not hold true for the one- and two-family dwelling. There simply are not enough construction tradeoffs available in the national building codes to offset the cost of installing fire sprinklers in the one- and two-family dwelling. However, insurance savings help recover the cost of the system in the long-run. The manufacturers of fire sprinkler products have spent many dollars on new innovative technology in an effort to make the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems in these small dwellings affordable. The invent of residential quick response fire sprinklers has resulted in a significant reduction in the water volume and pressure needed to successfully control a fire meaning less water, smaller pipes, thus, lower costs (FYI, 1996). In Germantown, Tennessee, one fire sprinkler contractor is installing residential fire sprinklers in these single-family homes at a cost of$0.84 per square foot (Security, 1998). This amounts to an average slightly over a 1% increase in construction costs. In Altamonte Springs, Florida, Steve Randall, Chief Building 6 and Fire Official, reports that a new technology fire sprinkler system was installed at a cost of$0.38 per square foot or well under 1% of the construction costs (Altamonte, 1998). Assuming that there are no impact fees or other governmentally imposed taxes, fees, or other cost drivers that will escalate the cost of the fire sprinkler system, a 1% increase in the cost of construction appears to be an appropriate measure of the impact of installing residential fire sprinklers in new homes. Still, with this minor cost adjustment, homebuilders typically object to the added cost of the residential fire sprinkler system because they erroneously suggest that the added cost means a decline in the pool of potential buyers. While this paper focuses on economic issues, it is appropriate to discuss externalities that also act as a barrier to the installation of fire sprinkler systems. Some developers, whose reliance on subcontractors to complete a new home in a timely basis, are reluctant to add another subcontractor to the list of people they must coordinate. They argue that conflicting work schedules of subcontractors and the need for one to complete work before another trade can begin its work is a substantive issue and adding another subcontractor exacerbates an already bad situation. Security Fire Protection, a progressive Memphis sprinkler contractor, has developed a solution to this subcontracting dilemma. Once the electrical contractor has placed its last wire in the attic space, the fire sprinkler installer shows up at the job site at 5:00 PM and by the next morning, the bulk of the fire sprinkler system is installed. The dry wall contractor simply cuts out a hole for the fire sprinkler drop in the same manner as they would prepare the walls for an electrical outlet. Later the 7 fire sprinkler installer will return to adjust the fire sprinkler drops and finalize the installation, activities that typically take a couple of hours (Security, 1998). III. LITERATURE REVIEW-THE ECONOMIC ISSUES The substantive issue facing the Orange County Fire Authority is the challenge from builders who argue that the cost of adding fire sprinklers in residential occupancies is causing a decline in affordable housing. It is my understanding that the Orange County Fire Authority has adopted an ordinance requiring residential occupancies 6,000 square feet and larger to be protected by a residential fire sprinkler system and that this square foot threshold was established after evaluation of its first responding unit's fire suppression capability. Surely the builders are not arguing that the added cost of the fire sprinkler system is chasing away potential buyers of a 6,000 square foot single-family home? Not many people can afford a single-family home of this size. Thus, the builders must be arguing that a 1% increase in construction costs is chasing away potential condominium or townhouse buyers. And the bigger the building, the greater the savings from construction trade- offs allowed by the code. How significant is a 1% increase in construction costs on the demand for new housing? To answer this question, we will investigate the basic forces underlying the supply and demand for housing —prices, demographic changes and population shifts, income, cost and availability of credit, the cost of rental housing, and consumer preferences (Smith, 1969). We will be reviewing current literature in the field of elasticity of supply and demand for many of these underlying factors. First, it is important to understand the complexity of the housing market in an economic perspective. At the time the homeowner buys a home, 8 condominium or a townhouse, the transaction is best labeled as an investment in a particular asset, housing stock. During the time after occupancy, it is possible to define the consumption of housing services induding many variables like the annual cost of debt, the opportunity cost of equity in the house, depreciation and maintenance, and the effect of homeownership upon tax liabilities. Thus, recognition of this dual nature of housing - housing is both an investment good and a consumption good- is essential to understanding the market for owner-occupied housing (Follain, 1992). The cause and effects of the price of housing is a more complex issue than for an ordinary consumption good because one must consider that housing is both a consumption and an investment good. A. Price. Price impacts both the supply and demand for housing and both are time sensitive. The focus of this paper is to determine if a minor increase (1%) in the price of a new home, condominium, or townhouse has a substantive impact on the ability of the homebuilder to sell new housing stock, the demand for housing. Price-elasticity of demand is defined as the percentage change in new home sales divided by the percentage change in price. Elasticity is a measurement of responsiveness. The word "measure" means that elasticity results are reported as numbers, or elasticity coefficients. The word "responsiveness" means that there is a stimulus-reaction involved. Some change or stimulus(1% increase in price) causes people to react by changing their behavior(forgo buying a new house), and elasticity measures the extent to which people react. If the price-elasticity of demand coefficient is greater than 1, the demand is then elastic. When the demand is elastic, 9 a small change in price has a relative big change in quantity consumed. Figure 2 shows an elastic demand curve. Elastic Demand Curve Price P2 P1 Figure 2 Q2 Q1 Quantity Consumed The price at P1 was increased to P2. The corresponding shift of quantity consumed from Q1 to Q2 represents a significant reduction in quantity consumed when compared to the price increase. When price-elasticity of demand is considered in the context of volume of new homes sold, an elastic demand, or an elasticity coefficient greater than 1, means that an increase in the sales price will significantly impact the developer's ability to sell the home, condominium, or townhouse. The greater the elasticity coefficient is above 1, the greater the impact. When the price-elasticity of demand coefficient is greater than 1, as the price increases, the associated decrease in quantity consumed ends in a decrease in revenue (Brickley, 1997). 10 When the elasticity coefficient is less than 1, demand is considered to be inelastic. When the demand is inelastic, a change in price will have a small impact on the quantity sold. (Figure 3) Inelastic Demand Curve Price P2 P1ME MIL Figure 3 Q2 Q1 Quantity Consumed The price at P1 was increased to P2. The corresponding shift of quantity consumed from Q1 to Q2 represents an insignificant reduction in quantity consumed when compared to the price increase. While there is a reduction in the quantity of products consumed when the elasticity of demand coefficient is less than 1, or inelastic, the responsiveness of the consumer's preference is insignificantly affected by the increase in price. If the elasticity of demand coefficient is less than one, or inelastic, the increase in price brings in more revenue then that lost by the insignificant reduction in quantity consumed (Brickley, 1997). 11 Now comes the question what is the price-elasticity of demand for new housing or the percentage change in new home, condominium, and townhouse sales divided by the percentage change in new home prices? Computing price-elasticity is far beyond the scope of this paper. We have, however, researched current writings on elasticity and the housing market in an effort to determine if this demand is elastic or inelastic. In a recent paper, DiPasquale and Weaton (Housing Market, 1992), the price- elasticity of demand was computed numerous times using a series of different adjustment models. The adjustments factored into the equation included the cost of the land, which often is not computed in other studies, and the expected age of ownership. The price-elasticity of demand coefficient for all equations with and without adjustment factors fell between -0.09 to-0.19 or a very inelastic coefficient (Housing Market, 1992). While the law of supply and demand dictates that an increase in price will result in a reduction in quantity consumed, an inelastic demand coefficient suggests that the revenues generated by the increase in price offset the lost volume of sales. An elasticity of-0.09 means that for every 1% increase in price, the quantity demanded will decrease by 0.09%. Given the small (5.6%) movement in the homeownership rate over the past three decades, in contrast to the 110% swing in real prices, a very inelastic demand coefficient is reasonable to expect(Housing Market, 1992). The DiPasquale study produced a lower price-elasticity of demand coefficient than other studies. Quigley's study also produced inelastic coefficients ranging between -0.5 to -0.7 (Quigley, 1979). The difference is that the DiPasquale study 12 included variables that addressed housing as both a consumption and an investment good while the Quigley study only used consumption good variables. The price-elasticity of demand being less than 1, as reported in these studies clearly demonstrate that the installation cost of the fire sprinkler system, which relate to a 1% cost increase, will have a negligible impact, if even measurable, on sale of the new home, condominium, or townhouse. What this all means is that the consumer comes to the table with a set amount of money available to purchase a new home, condominium, or townhouse. The consumer is restricted by the amount of money they bring to the table, not the value of the housing. Again, very few people, and certainly I am not one of them, can afford a 6,000 square foot single-family home, condominium, or townhouse. There are fire sprinklers in $12,500 homes, $25,000 homes, and $250,000 homes. The fire sprinkler system, as the major life safety system from the ravages of fire, should be viewed as essential to the safety and welfare of the occupant just as much as Ground Fault Circuit Interpreters, fire resistant material, earthquake bracing and the many other construction code requirements that are in place to protect the occupant. Surely, the builders are not arguing that those who live in affordable housing should not be given proven fire safety protection? As indicated earlier, price changes also influence the supply of housing. The elasticity of supply is the percentage change in quantity supplied divided by the percentage change in price. The supply side of the housing equation is a more complex issue with developers particularly with respect to short and long run implications. In the short run, an increase in demand is countered by an increase in 13 price while supply remains pretty much constant as the time to build a new single- family home could take longer than the period of the increased demand. Thus the developer is speculating what the demand will be months later when the house is completed. With increasing material and labor costs, the homebuilder is always looking for innovative ways to construct the new home at the least cost because of the uncertainty of the market once the home is available for sale. In most studies on housing construction, the production or supply side of new housing units is determined by the price of the house (Follain, 1992). The average price of the new stock increases as this stock grows, because useable land becomes scarcer. High price levels will generate an increased flow of units only until the current stock catches up with the long run supply schedule (Housing Market, 1992). This can be illustrated in a supply and demand graph as in Figure 4. Supply and Demand Price S1 S2 P2 P1 LRPeq 111/111 P3 Kim D2 D1 Figure 4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Quantity Consumed 14 Assuming that some market shock such as increased income or tax incentives causes the demand to shift from D1 to D2. Due to an inelastic supply in the short run (it takes time for construction to react to the demand shift), the price of housing increases from P1 to P2 in response to the increased demand, which also causes the change quantity consumed from Q1 to Q2. Homebuilders, seeing that the long run equilibrium price (LRPeq) is below the current market price, increase production to take advantage of the increased price. As new housing stock enters the market, the supply cure shifts from S1 to S2 at which time the market is again at its long run equilibrium prices. As the prices lower towards equilibrium, consumption increases to Q3. Thus, new construction results from a price that exceeds the long run replacement cost of housing. It therefore can be argued that a 1% increase in price could be beneficial to the developer(Brickley, 1997) If the housing stock is being produced at the D2-S2 level of long run price equilibrium as shown in Figure 4 and the demand shifts to D1 because of new tax law changes or decreases in disposable income or other negative demand drivers, the homebuilder has few options to survive. The homebuilder has the option of maintaining the higher price level in hopes of finding one with excess disposable income or lowers the price towards P3. Because many actions external to the construction process may cause a negative shift in demand, it is good business practice for the homebuilder to take every action possible to keep construction cost down. We suggest that it is the uncertainty of the future housing market that is the foundation of the developer's resistance to adding fire sprinklers, not the fear that a simple 1% added cost will chase away potential buyers. This 15 uncertainty in no sense of the imagination justifies opposing life safety systems. While the impact of a price change is the most substantive issue addressed herein, we will also discuss other factors impacting demand. B. Demographic Changes and Population Shifts. Demographic changes account for shifts, and sometimes shocks, in the supply and demand for housing. In the short run, population increases may be managed with a relatively fixed housing inventory, but only with a corresponding increase in prices as envisioned from a demand curve shift. In the long run, demographic changes or population increases, especially under conditions of rising real income, is one of, if not the most significant factor in determining the level of new construction, or the supply side of the economic picture (Smith, 1969). A 1% increase in the cost of constructing the house, even with the assumption that the homebuilder passes this cost on to the consumer in a price increase, will have little to no bearing with respect to the population factor underlying the demand for housing. Some states may be experiencing some small areas or regions of negative demographic change. Florida is a rapid growth state with some counties listed in the top ten fastest growth regions of the country. Rapid population growth areas are faced with a fixed market in the short run because of the length of time it takes homebuilders to respond with new housing stock to meet this increase in demand is often considered the long run. The homebuilder's dilemma is to identify the correct volume of new construction to meet population increase created demands. Of concern is making a distinction between demand for new housing 16 supplies based on population increases or shocks caused by other factors such as tax or income changes (Alm, 1994). If a homebuilder overbuilds because of shock induced demand, a market can become over built, which means a greater supply than needed during aftershock- larger supply means lower prices. Demographic changes also impact demand for housing. Demographic movement of older age groups has some impact on the ability of the homebuyer to meet mortgage rates. Population increases causes an increase in demand for housing or a shift of the demand curve as shown in Figure 4. With this shift in demand comes an increase in price in the short run. A 1% increase in price to install the fire sprinkler system would be part of, or easily absorbed in, the price increase resulting from changes in population. C. Income. Income is another underlying factor impacting demand for housing. What we are seeking is a measurement of the sensitivity of demand for new housing to changes in disposable income, which happens to be a definition of income elasticity of demand. All else being equal, an increase in income increases the demand for housing (Follain, 1992). The sudden increase in income cause a shock resulting in a demand curve shift as shown in Figure 4 (Alm, 1994). Simple logic suggests that a 1% increase in price will have no bearing on the sensitivity of a buyer who comes to the new home with an increased handful of disposable income. The increased income is the force that is causing the potential homebuyer to seek a new home. Now the homebuyer must distinguish between the many unique and comfort features offered in the housing stock. We suggest that the homebuyer will view the smoke detector as a necessity and, given factual 17 information, will also view the fire sprinkler system as a necessity. Builders are attempting to portray the fire sprinkler systems as anything other than a necessity, thereby causing the homebuyer to judge if the increased income should be disposed on a fire sprinkler system. But, is the potential buyer given the same option of installing other life safety items such as roofing tie downs and earthquake bracing? No, government has established construction standards that must be met for the sole purpose of protecting the homebuyer. The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has established a 6,000 square foot threshold for residential occupancy fire protection. In essence, OCFA is telling the public if they have a structure greater than 6,000 square feet, there is a great chance that first responding fire services will be faced with a fire greater than their suppression capabilities; that additional fire suppression forces must respond to help control the fire; and, the time it will take for the additional responding units to arrive is such that any occupant still in the structure will not survive. With the potential of an 82% reduction in fire deaths, the fire sprinkler system should be viewed as a necessity. D. Cost and availability of credit. This is the substantive issue with which the Orange County Builders need to focus their concerns for it is the mortgage rate that dictates the house I buy, not the 1% cost increase coming from installing fire sprinklers. Credit variables have a strong influence upon the demand for housing since this demand for most families is quite sensitive to down payments and monthly payment requirements (Smith, 1969). These payments depend upon the nominal purchase price, the mortgage interest rate, the loan to value ratio, and the amortization term of the mortgage. Smith suggests in his study that the main 18 influence of these credit variables come to bear when the potential homebuyer makes the economic distinction between renting and buying housing, not in distinguishing between housing features (Smith, 1969). He suggests that although more stringent credit terms could reduce the demand for housing, this demand is not absolutely eliminated as much of this is demand being shifted to rental housing (Smith, 1969). Smith continues with the observation that more stringent credit terms will reduce the overall quality of housing services demanded. Often the homebuyer seeks property that is beyond their capabilities to afford. Instead of seeking a home that is within budget, the dream home financially out of reach or slightly out of reach is sought, this is the American way. When the homebuyer attempts to make the dream house affordable, the necessity of various comfort features within the home is questioned. Often with eliminating or reducing many of the comfort features within the home, the property is still not within budget. Typically there are a number of special features that impact the cost of a new house much greater than the 1% cost increase of a fire sprinkler system. We suggest that many homebuilders view the fire sprinkler system as a special feature that could be deleted when the potential homebuyer attempts to make non-affordable housing affordable. The mindset of the homebuyer and the homebuilder must change to categorize the fire sprinkler system to be as much a necessity as a ground fault circuit interpreter and a smoke detector. E. The cost of rental housing. The demand for owner-occupied housing depends on the annual cost of its only substitute, rental housing. Demand for rental housing is a function of income and the rental price. When market shocks occur 19 such as tax credits or income increases, the rental market suffers as renters seek to purchase their own home. The rental market is quick to raise or lower its rent to offset and changes in tax benefits partially to retain its base of renters (Alm, 1994). One study argues that the elasticity of demand with respect to price for new housing and for rent is practically identical - no significant statistical distinction (Housing Market, 1992). This suggests that a 1% increase in the price of the new home will have very little impact on deciding whether to buy or rent housing. Many new rental properties, at least those three-stories and above built in Florida, are protected with fire sprinkler systems. F. Consumer preferences. Some of the studies on supply and demand of housing address consumer preferences as location and site. One study suggests that there exists very different housing markets in coastal verses non-coastal locations and that supply and demand elasticity is different between regions (Abraham, 1996). This study also argues that a distinction must be made between metropolitan and urban housing markets to eliminate any potential data bias. This study suggests that consumer preference helps drive prices high in coastal and MSA's housing creating bubbles or periods of unsupportable high prices - bubbles which occasionally burst causing a rapid decline in prices (Abraham, 1996). A 1% increase in the price of a new home, condominium or townhouse from adding a fire sprinkler system would hardly be the focus of concern as many other factors come into play when considering consumer preferences. Consumer preference is often a factor when determining comfort features of the new home. We must argue that, given factual information on residential fires, 20 and obtaining a clear picture of fires rapid spread through a home, that the consumer preference will be in strongly in favor of fire sprinkler systems. G. The Glitter Factor. We shared the elasticity of demand literature that clearly indicates that a 1% increase in construction costs will not chase away potential new homebuyers. We suggested that the amount of monthly income that the potential homebuyer can use for housing is the decisive factor. And directed correlated to the amount of money brought to the table is the current home loan interest rates. A potential homebuyer may be able to afford a $100,000 house at today's interest rate. Should the interest rate increase and the amount of money available for monthly payments remains constant, the sales price of the affordable home will reduce for this potential homebuyer. And conversely, should the interest rate decrease, the homebuyer can now afford a more expensive home with their monthly payment. If the potential homebuyer comes to the sale with sufficient money to buy a $100,000 new home at the higher spending limit based upon current interest rates, then all they can afford is a $100,000 home. The substantive issue is that fire sprinkler systems can be installed in the $20,000 new home, the $200,000 new home or any value of home. What the homebuilder wants is a home that will attract the potential homebuyer to choose its new home over the competing new homebuilder and the existing home seller. To make the new home "more sellable,"the homebuilder wants to add as much "glitter to distinguish its home from the competition. Most new homebuilders have failed to realize that a residential fire sprinkler systems is in fact a the wanted "glitter that will distinguish its home from the 21 competition. As reported herein earlier, the National Institute of Science and Technology reports that there will be an 82% reduction in fire deaths in our nation should fire sprinkler systems be placed in residential occupancies. The flaw with this statistic is the remaining 18% of fire deaths not reduced are in fact those occurring outside of the residential setting. Thus, the new homebuilder could easily report that the residential fire sprinkler system installed in its new home will provide almost certain life safety, a very sellable or"glitter" item particularly those homebuyers with young children. While we will not argue that hot tubs, upgraded countertops in kitchens and bathrooms, unique architectural designs, and many other creative features add glitter to the home and make it more sellable. But the want of adding more glitter should not lead to eliminating proven life safety residential fire sprinkler systems. The simple solution is that the residential fire sprinkler system should be considered and promoted as not only an essential life safety system, but also the glitter that they are by the homebuilder. Millions of fire service leaders in the United States recognize the life safety benefits of residential fire sprinklers, the same recognition by the homebuilder is past due. IV. THE INSURANCE ISSUE. There are insurance savings for fire sprinklered properties over those not sprinklered. The insurance savings can be substantial. There are hundreds of individual considerations that are visited when analyzing property insurance rating for a specific property. Insurance grading of the fire protection system within a property is not automatic. In fact, over 60% of those who have fire sprinkler systems who read this paper the first time are not be receiving insurance credit for fire sprinkler systems. 22 Many fully sprinklered properties remain on the insurance roles as a non-sprinklered property simply because somebody did not request that the property be graded. There are various procedures that must be followed before a property is graded with many insurance carriers requesting field inspection fees to recover its costs. The Insurance Services Organization (ISO), Commercial Risk Services surveys property and formulates a list for its member insurance companies to use in determining rates. A. THE BASE RATE While base rates differ little between insurance companies, particularly if they all subscribe to a single grading service, there are enough peculiarities in the overall insurance picture for a property that would warrant insurance shopping should your rates become excessive. We will discuss modifications later in this paper but first, the base rate. Commercial Risk Services reported insurance base rate range for a hotel constructed similar to our example hotel as follows: Hotel Occupancies Insurance Base Rate Per$100 insured Non-Sprinklered Sprinklered Building .257 - .285 .088- .097 Contents .512 - .569 .303- .334 Please understand that these figures reflect non-combustible materials used in construction and a reasonably effective fire suppression force with a reasonable response time to this property location. Multi-story wood frame constructed properties located miles from a responding fire department may have a base rate above these average parameters. 23 Using the minimum rate for each category, the insurance picture for an $11.25 high rise hotel would be: Insurance Non-Sprinklered Sprinklered Building $28,912.50 $ 9,900.00 Contents $10,240.00 $ 6,060.00 Total $39,152.50 $15,960.00 Annual Insurance Savings $23,192.50 A new constructed or retrofitted hotel, assuming that it is fully protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system will have saved $23,192.50 per year over the rate that would have been charged had the building been non-sprinklered. Again, new and retrofitted existing properties will not receive this insurance savings unless a fire sprinkler grading request has been made to the insurance company. B. THE MODIFICATIONS After the base rate is determined, the insurance carrier modifies the base rates to determine that which will be the final rate. The modification may be a credit or a debit added to the base rate. It is the modification of the base rate that really distinguishes one insurance company from others. Please understand that an insurance company has discretion to grant or not grant modifications. One type of modification is known as "Company Deviation." While Company Deviation is intended to provide proper credit for fire safe communities, this modification factor is often used by the insurance company to remain competitive. Company Deviation is normally no more than ten percent A "Package Discount" is one type of modification that is easily understood. A Package Discount may be granted if the insurance company is writing most or all of the other lines of coverage. A moderate average package discount would be approximately 24 twenty percent Another variable available at the insurance company's discretion is based upon the total premium generated on the risk and is known as a"Size Credit." This is usually no more than fifteen percent. And, additionally, most insurance companies have what is referred to as an "Individual Risk Premium Modification Plan (IRPM)." This underwriting tool permits the insurance company underwriter to debit or credit the premium based on the individual risk characteristics not contemplated in other modifications. Modification rates for IRPM are established and permitted by the State Insurance Commissioner. During a IRPM evaluation, management, employees, the physical condition and maintenance of the property, and other features are analyzed and credit or debit established. For example, an insurance underwriter may visit a property and ask to discuss property safety with management. If management says that they are too busy to discuss safety, the underwriter can debit the property up to 15%. On the other hand, if management shows a keen interest on life and property safety, the modification can be a 15% credit. The IRPM is often used to adjust the insurance premium to reflect past history of the property. The typical range of IRPM credit to debit allowed is as follows: Management Employees Location Safety Building Protection 15 to 15 11 to 11 10 to 10 10 to 10 7 to 7 2 to 2 In viewing how these modifications may impact the hotel used as an example, we have computed the following modifications assuming the best case scenario for each modification: 25 Non-Sprinklered Sprinklered THE HOTEL 0.257 0.088 Less 10% Company Deviation 0.231 0.079 Less 20% Package Discount 0.185 0.063 Less 15% Size Credit 0.157 0.054 Less 10% IRPM Not Allowed 0.049 While these figures reflect the ideal insurance scenario, real application of modifications sometimes result in debits greater than credits. IRPM is often related to the underwriters vision of liability potential for the property. An indication of such is the fact that insurance underwriters will not give a positive IRPM on non-sprinklered properties. Having described some of the insurance industry polices, let me share some real world examples. Restaurants in Monterey's city owned prestigious Fisherman's Wharf are required to carry insurance. Restaurant insurance rates, based upon high payouts for fire losses, are high. Restaurants not protected with fire sprinklers pay a base rate of$1.54 per$100 insured before modifications discussed above are applied. This means a $500,000 restaurant would pay $7,700 annual for fire insurance. A restaurant protected by a fire sprinkler system is faced with a base rate of$0.27 per$100. The $500,000 restaurant, again before modifications are applied, would be charged $1,350 annually for fire insurance. This would mean a$6,350 annual savings for sprinklered over the non-sprinklered restaurant. Assuming the building and contents cost$100 per square foot to construct, (low estimate) the restaurant size would be approximately 26 5,000 square feet And further assuming the installation cost of the fire sprinkler system is $2.00 per square foot, the installation cost of the fire sprinkler system would be $10,000. The insurance saving would pay for the installation of the fire sprinkler system in under 2-years. Please understand that we qualified this savings as figures before modifications are applied. If the restaurateur has all its insurance coverage with the same insurer, this plus other modifications can easily reduce the initial non-sprinkler rate by half. But correspondingly, the same modifications would have a similar reduction should it be applied to a fire sprinkler protected building. Thus the recovery of the cost for installing the fire sprinkler system would be longer but there will always be recovery as there the insurance rate for fire sprinkler protected property is always lower than non-sprinkler protected property. Of course, the larger the building, the greater the insurance savings. Also at issue is the type of risk involved. Hotels and restaurants have higher insurance rates than does residential occupancies. I can say however, that I am experiencing a 10% reduction in my homeowners policy as a result of my single-family home fire sprinkler system from my insurance carrier, State Farm Insurance. This is an additional 10%to the 10% already received for dead bolts and smoke detection. I computed my payback, or the recovery of the costs of retrofitting a fire sprinkler system in my 3,800 square foot home from insurance savings as 14.5 years. C. Water Damage Myth. Left unchecked, fire causes complete and far-reaching destruction of property. In the restaurant example we used, the insurance company charges a base rate of $1.54 per$100 insured for non-sprinkler protected property verses $0.27 per$100 27 insured for sprinkler protected property, a significant difference. In all cases, in all occupancies, commercial or residential, base rates for non-sprinkler protected property is always higher than fire sprinkler protected property. Insurance companies realize that replacing a water soaked carpet is a hundred fold less expensive than repairing structural fire damage. Fire sprinklers keeps the fire in check and fire damage is kept at a minimum, particularly structural fire damage. The $0.27 base rate for fire sprinkler protected restaurants is the insurance company's assessment of its risk of paying to repair fire and water damage in a fire sprinkler protected property. Typically, $0.04- $0.08 of the $0.27 base rate is in place specifically to address repair of water damage. Some fire sprinkler naysayers argue that accidental discharge of water is an issue of concern of the insurance company. Again a small percentage of the base rate for fire sprinkler property is in place to repair water damage. Should there be a history of accidental discharge, then the insurance company would charge higher rates than they currently do. Factory Mutual, a nationally recognized testing laboratory reports the chance of an accidental discharge from a sprinkler is of odds that rival winning the California State Lottery. There are reported instances of water discharge as a result of an intentional act. Again, the base rate factors in expected water damage caused by intentional acts. In some cases, where conditions exist where fire sprinkler system tampering is a greater risk, the insurance company may increase the base rate through the modification process. There have been renegade insurance carriers in the past that failed to make a rate distinction between fire sprinkler protected and non-protected property. For the most part, insurance companies make such a rate distinction. All major insurance 28 companies who write property insurance offer a rate reduction for fire sprinkler protected property. Because of a significant reduction in expected fire losses afforded by fire sprinkler systems, an insurance company must provide a rate reduction for fire sprinkler protected property to remain competitive in the insurance market. The simple solution should an insurance carrier not make a rate distinction for fire sprinkler protected property is to deal with an insurance carrier who does. And some states have experienced confusion created by independent insurance agents who may not be fully cognizant of the rates available for fire sprinkler protected properties available from the insurance companies they represent. Any insurance agent who represents that fire sprinkler systems will increase the cost of insurance does so in conflict with the major insurance carriers. The simple solution here is to obtain information directly from the insurance company. By doing so, the independent insurance agent will become enlightened as to how insurance companies recognize the benefits of fire sprinkler systems. V. GOVERNMENTS ROLE IN FIRE SAFETY. We have proven that the price-elasticity of demand is inelastic and, therefore, the impact of a 1% price increase of a new home will have a negligible effect on the sale of the property. If so, why do we have challenges to fire sprinkler ordinances for new housing? There is a valid concern that increased cost of construction during periods of declining demand may prove costly to the homebuilder. We suggest that it is the fear of higher construction costs during declining periods of demand that is the basis of the homebuilder's resistance to install fire sprinklers. Forward looking forecasting models can provide data that will bring some comfort that the market will 29 be stable when the construction of the home is completed, but not with certainty. Government needs to revisit its community fire protection role and mission. It is not known to what extent the Orange County Fire Authority and other Orange County governmental entities have addressed things that can help the developer comply with a fire sprinkler ordinance or at least make its compliance more viable. Accordingly, I have added this section for the purposes of initiating thought. It is expected that some, if not all of these issues have already been addressed. A recent meeting of a city commission in Northeast Florida included discussion on the repeal of a fire sprinkler ordinance. My presentation before the commission focused on infrastructure exceptions and alternatives and other incentives in an effort to encourage city leadership to buy into a cooperative fire safe community plan. I explained that developer incentives to install fire sprinklers can be generated by allowing the water supply to be tapped on the users side of the water meter instead of a costly water main tap, that a much less expensive cross-connection protection valve could be specified and that hydrant spacing could be extended - all code allowed actions. During testimony of others, an attorney representing the developer leaned over and whispered that they had asked for these code allowed exceptions but were denied and that if they were allowed the exceptions they would not have challenged to fire sprinkler ordinance. The city commission finally visited these infrastructure issues and kept the fire sprinkler ordinance intact. The city water department wanted a distinctive tap of the water main for each fire sprinkler system even though the code will allow tapping on the users side of the water meter when the water supply is adequate at that point to operate the fire 30 . • sprinkler system. Its rationale - shutting off water for non-payment of the water bill would also shut down the fire sprinkler system thereby creating liability concerns for the city. When asked how many times each month does the water department turnoff water for non-payment- nobody knew. I suspect that a person who has enough insight to install a fire sprinkler system in a house will also have enough insight to pay the water bill. You can kill a roach with a fly swatter or you can use a double-barrel shotgun. The cross-connection protection demanded by this city was equivalent to that double- barrel shotgun. While we agree that a cross-connection protection is important to prevent the back siphoning of contaminated water into the drinking water supply, demanding a $5,000 valve is overstating the needs when a $600 valve meets cross- connection code requirements. Each hydrant costs $3,500 to install. Many code officials allow farther distances between hydrants because fire sprinklers significantly reduce the volume of water that is needed for firefighting -farther distances means less hydrants or less cost- but not this city. Had this city recognized these code allowed exceptions, the installation of a fire sprinkler system would be economically viable for the developer. But even more perplexing, had this city recognized code allowed exceptions and alternatives, governmental infrastructure and operational cost would also be reduced. Yet another governmental entity has an unalterable water supply policy that is hampering a developers interest to install fire sprinklers in a new single-family development of 104 homes. The water purveyor has plans to install 5/8 inch water meters for the domestic water supply for each home. The friction loss and water flow 31 of the 5/8 inch meter when compared to available water pressures produces a water volume and pressure below that required to operate the fire sprinkler system. When confronted with this situation, typically a 3/4-inch meter that has greater water flow volume and less friction loss is installed. But this political jurisdiction does not allow the installation of a 3/4 inch water meter- its policy calls for a 1 inch meter as the next step up from the 5/8 inch meter. While the 1 inch meter is more than what is needed, its installation to provide proper water supply and pressure for the fire sprinkler system is an acceptable alternative up to the point of realization that with the 1 inch meter comes a $1,000 impact fee. The impact fee was established under the premise that one who needs a 1 inch meter will be consuming more of the limited resource (water) thereby causing a greater impact on the utilities than one who uses a 5/8 inch meter. But the 1 inch meter is not being installed because of a need for greater consumption - it is being installed to ensure the fire sprinkler system will have adequate water pressure and volume to operate. And, the fire suppression impact on the water purveyor is typically thousands of times greater when fighting fires in non-sprinklered property verses sprinklered property. This water purveyor needs to revisit its impact fees and its prohibition on 3/4 inch water meters. Government needs to look for innovative ways to promote community fire safety. A community fire safety plan requires the input and support of the fire department, water department, building and zoning departments and city management. Some jurisdictions provide tax incentives for fire sprinkler property, which is justified because fire sprinklers significantly reduce fire suppression needs. 32 But simply accepting code allowed exceptions for fire sprinklers often would offset installation costs. VI. CONCLUSIONS. We must do better in finding solutions to minimize the United States fire problem. A residential fire sprinkler system is the answer. Homebuilders must recognize community needs and encourage the installation of fire sprinkler systems in new housing stock. Over one million families each year could move into fire safe environments. While we recognize the uncertainty of housing markets and the risk homebuilders take when building homes during market demand swings, homebuilders must do the right thing for the community and the homebuyer by revisiting its resistance to residential fire sprinklers. The most important finding in this study is that there exists a very inelastic demand coefficient for the price of new housing. This means that the expected 1% increase in price for adding a fire sprinkler system will cause an insignificant change in consumption of homes. This does not support the homebuilder's contention that the added cost of installing fire sprinklers results in the loss of potential homebuyers. It is the mortgage rate that dictates the dollar value of a house, condominium, or townhouse one can afford, not the cost of the fire sprinkler system. Fire sprinkler systems can be found in housing of all values and prices. It is also clear that homebuilders must recognize that residential fire sprinklers are a life saving necessity of every new home, condominium, and townhouse and become the catalyst and leader to move the United States towards the path to fire safe communities. 33 Insurance reductions for fire sprinkler protected property is always lower than that of non-sprinkler protected properties. Insurance agents who say differently do not reflect facts available by contacting the main office of the insurance carriers. All major insurance companies who write property fire insurance offer a reduced rate for fire sprinkler protected property. Water damage is a very minor concern of the insurance company when compared to potential fire losses, particularly structural damages caused by fire. Government must take a strong and far-reaching role in community fire safety. Government's mission must be such that all division leaders have the opportunity and responsibility to make fire safe communities become reality. Water departments, fire departments, building departments, and city or county management must look outside of their realm, understand the needs of other divisions, and seek ways to make residential fire sprinklers a main point within the fire safe community. Fire sprinklers typically reduce fire suppression costs thereby justifying tax incentives, which have been applied by many communities as a fire sprinkler incentive. Code allowed infrastructure options coupled with tax incentives will more than offset the expense of installing fire sprinkler systems. This will also be the needed incentive to motivate homebuilders to include fire sprinklers in their new buildings with interest instead of continually challenging the need to protect new home buyers from the tragedy of fire. The fire safe community of the future will be lead by a coalition of homebuilders, governmental officials, fire officials, and others interested in community fire safety. 34 • It is time to begin efforts to minimize the U.S. fire death rate. With NIST's estimated 82% reduction in fire deaths by adding fire sprinklers where we sleep, there is no better way that through residential fire sprinklers. About the author: Buddy Dewar was graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelors of Science in Economics with concentration in Econometrics—quantitative economic analysis. Buddy Dewar also was graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Master in Business Administration and is a member of the International Honor Society Sigma Beta Delta in recognition of his academic achievements. He has a distinguished fire service career, which includes working as a firefighter, fire officer, and fire chief, Superintendent of the Florida State Fire College, and Director of Florida's State Fire Marshal's Office. While directing Florida's State Fire Marshal's Office, he successfully lobbied for progressive fire safety laws that can be linked to current reductions in the fire death rate in Florida. Buddy has served on numerous national and state committees and commissions and has often been recognized by his peers by being elected chair of these groups. Buddy is a frequently sought after public speaker known for his entertaining presentations. Buddy currently is serving as Director of the Regional Operations for the National Fire Sprinkler Association. 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(1994) Shocks and Valuation in the Rental Housing Market. Journal of Urban Economics, 36, 17-142. Quigley, J. (1979). What have we learned about urban housing markets? Current Issues in Urban Economics, John Hopkins University Press Abraham, J. and Hendershott, P. (1996). Bubbles in Metropolitan Housing Markets, Journal of Housing Research, 7(2), 191-206. U.S. Housing Market Conditions. (1998). U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Available at wvvw.huduser.org, October 6, 1998. 37 JUN 28 2002 15: 39 BARRINGTON FIRE DEPARTMEN 1847 381 1889 p. e • Veiitvfrii T B-8577 09/02/97A VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 97-0-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE (RE: Amendment to Section 7-3-8 of the Lake Barrington Municipal Code) ADOPTED BY THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1997. Published in pamphlet form Vby authority of the Corporate Authori- ties of the Village of Lake Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, this 32d day of September, 1997. r 4, 'I V,- -1;, • -•. ‘%,4 YI N\: it; JUN 28 2002 15:39 BARRINGTON FIRE DEPARTMEN 1847 381 1889 p.3 B-8577 09/02/97A Ordinance No. 97-0-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE (RE: Amendment to Section 7-3-8 of the Village of Lake Barrington Municipal Code) WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village of Lake Barrington to provide for the Municipal Code amendments as herein described: BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, in exercise of its authority as a Home Rule Unit, as follows: SECTION 1: Section 7-3-8 of the Village of Lake . Barrington Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new subparagraph 26 to Paragraph B thereof which subparagraph shall read as follows: 26. FARE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: a) WHERE REQUIRED: An automatic fire sprinkler system, approved by the Building Commissioner, shall be installed in all new construction 'of residential buildings within the Village, including one and two family dwellings. b) CRITERIA: The automatic fire sprinkler system may consist, in part, of plastic piping in those instances required by this One and Two Family Dwelling Code but not by other nationally recognized building codes. Where the automatic fire sprinkler system is required by a national code, the system shall be constructed to conform to the provisions of that code and of the National Fire Protection Association Standard Nc. 13, 13 R or 13 D as applicable. ) EXCEPTIONS: Notwithstanding anything contained in Subparagraph 26 to the contrary, a fire sprinkling system shall not be required i= the construction of a new single-family residence provided JUN 28 2002 15:39 BARRINGTON FIRE DEPRRTMEN 1847 381 1889 p.4 the followi:Ig are satisfied: i) The building permit applicant furnishes the Vii- :age with a copy of a duly executed contract for construction nf the residence dated on or before September 13, 1997 d said contract was executed on or before said date; and ii) The building permit applicant furnishes the Vil- :age with a cancelled check or other satisfactory evidence of payment of earnest money on said contract on or before September 13, 1997 and said earnest money was paid on or before said date. SECTICN 2: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance of any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, or any par:. thereof. The Board of Trustees hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective. SECTICN 3:Nothing in this Ordinance or in the codes hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed or amended, nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance. - 2 - ' JUN 28 2002 15: 39 BRRRINGTON FIRE DEPARTMEN 1847 381 1889 P.5 SE:7ION 4:This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval as provided by law. SECTION 5: The Village Clerk is hereby directed to immediately publish this ordinance in pamphlet form. Presented, read and passed by the President and Board of Trustees of the 7illage of Lake Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, on a roll call vote at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Trustees on the day of September 2, 1997, and deposited and filed in the Office of the Cleric of said Village on said date. • ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Trustees Anderson, DeJesu, DeSalvo, Lovett, VonderHaar, Wilbor, and President Schofield NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None APPROVED by the President and the Village of Lake Barrington, Illinois, this 2nd day of September, 1997. .e.A0 V 1 age/ r-siden , Village . Lake Barr ngton Village Cler , Village of Lake Barrington Recorded in the Record of Ordinances of e VillajDas 0 dinance No. 97-0-23 V age :lerk, Village f Lake Barrington PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM THIS 3"- DAY OF September, 1997. - 3 - JUN 28 2002 15:39 BARRINGTON FIRE DEPARTMEN 1847 381 1889 p. 1 Ba ►r1 FireDepa!!tment %iv.) DAVID C. DANLEY, FIRE CHIEF - 400 NORTH NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,BARRINGTON,ILLINOIS 8471304.3600 FAX 847/381.1889' DATE: a � �} , TIME: (çq .No.oAcs: .5"°.' TO: <cytiFAX:. .• °` qii ( FROM:, ''' 1 1Czi."-- FAX: 847-3814889. MESSAGE:. • 6 co - - C. --a .,. ORDINANCE 2001-27 AN ORDNANCE AMENDING TITLE 8,BUILDING DEPARTMENT CH.2,3,6,7,and 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF WEST DUNDEE 1989 AS AMENDED WHEREAS,the Village of West Dundee,Kane County,Illinois,is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII,Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois,and the passage of fnis Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the Village's home rule powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the Sate of Illinois;and WHEREAS, the Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 65 Authorizes a Municipality to regulate, permit and control t e construction,renovation and remodeling of building str ca.aes and properties within the corporate limits of West Dundee. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF WEST DUNDEE,KANE COUNTY,ILLINOIS,that Section 1; That Title 8 Chapter 2 Building Code, Chapter 3 Mechanical Code, Chapter 6 Fire Prevention Code,Chapter 7 Energy Code,Chapter 8 Property Maintenance Code,Chapter 13 One and Two Family Dwelling Code,Chapter 14 Schedule of Fees of West Dundee, 19S9 as amended,be,and the same is hereby amended by repealing in its entirety said Chapters 2,3,6,7,8,13,and 14 in its current form;and adopting the International Conference o`.Building Officials Code for Chapters 2,3,6,7,8, 13 and 14 and shall read as attached hereto and incorporated herein. Section 2;' That all ordinances, resolutions and orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance arc to the extent of such conflict repealed. Section 3; That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law and after publication in pamphlet form pursuant to the authority of the Board of Trustees. • PASSE)by the Board of Trustees of the Village of West Dundee,Kane County, Illinois, and approved by the President of said Village this 20ei day of August,2001. AYES: Trustees Norm Osth,Patrick Hanley,Andy Yuscka,John Mayer 8 Margaret Jefferson NAYS: None ABSNT: Trustee Berne Larry A.Keller Paz/ / illage Pre!dent ATTEST: • 'Barbara Haines Village Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 00-08-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CLARENDON HILLS VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS • AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS • BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Clarendon Hills. DuPage County, Illinois, as follows: • SECTION 1: That Chapter 21 of the Clarendon Hills Village Code is amended by adding new Sections 21.17 and 21.18 thereto,which shall read in their entirety as follows: "21.17: RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: A. Except where a building permit application has been received by the Village on or before August 21, 2000, all new one and two family residential construction shall be fully protected with an approved automatic fire protection system complying with NFPA- 13D, 1999 edition. • B. The connection of the approved automatic fire protection system • shall comply with all of the requirements of the Village's Water Department. C. Persons installing approved automatic fire protection systems • " - • within one and two family residential structures shall obtain a permit issued by the Village's Building Department. • D. Plans and specifications for all new approved automatic fire protection systems, and modifications to existing approved • automatic fire protection systems, shall be submitted to the Village's Building Department for review prior to any installation or modification. All approved automatic fire protection system plans wilt be submitted by the Village to a private fire protection consultant for review. The permit applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with all plan reviews as required by the Village's • Cost Recovery Policy. SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from an its Adoption, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by la% 1PTED this 21st day of August, 2000, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Hammen, Kolleck, Flood, Karaba, Pocius and Roz NAYS: None ABSENT: None APPROVED by me this 21st day of August, 2000. Villag gegident F.ST: t..1 7, 14/14,e, 1.7)2—ez..2 I. Vi ae Clerk shed by me in pamphlet form this 21st day of August , 2000. Aue/212W1."/ 'Plage Clerk • Fflul9 • 51KCH'Iwuu ' r&MG uGr i• rr1,4 114. . v..au 9-1-2-7: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: Page 2 of I0 employed by a contractor that holds an Illinois Private Alarm Contractor Agency License, any individual that holds an Illinois Private Alarm Contractor License or any Licensed Electrical Contractor. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS A. Subsection 903.2.1.1 Use Group A-1 Change the wording 1112,000"square feet to "1,000"square feet. B. Subsection 903.2.1.2 Group A-2 Change the wording "5,000" square feet to"1,000"square feet C. Subsection 903.2.1.3 Group A-3 Change the wording "12,000"square feet to"1,000" square feet. Delete the text in "Exception" In its entirety. D. Subsection 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 Change the wording "12,000 square feet to"1,000 square feet. Delete the text In "Exception" in its entirety. E. Subsection 903.2.2 Group E Change the wording "20,000"to"1,000"square feet. Delete the text in "Exception"in its entirety. F. Subsection 903.2.3 Group F-1 Change the wording "12,000"square feet to"1,000" square feet. Change the wording "24,000"square feet to "1,000" square feet. G. Subsection 903.2.6 Group M Change the wording "12,000" square feet to "1,000" square feet. Change the wording "24,000"square feet to "1,000" square feet. H, Subsection 903.2.7 Group R-1 Under"Exceptions"delete Number 1. I. Subsection 9032.8 Group R-2 Delete this subsection in its entirety, and insert the following: (Do not delete "Exceptions" under this http://66.113.195.234/IL/Streamwood/10001000000009000.htm 12/30/02 FROM : 51 f I-I U uUy r s r= ir- • r n..",c . r+ • -- --- 9.1_2.�; FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: Page 3 of 10 subsection) An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group R-2 fire area. J. Insert Subsection 903.2.8.1 9032.8.1 Group R-3: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all buildings of Use Group R-3 fire area. Exception: A residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1,2 shall be allowed in buildings,,or portions thereof, of Group R-3. K. Subsection 903.2.10 Group S-1 Change the wording "12,000"square feet to "1,000" square feet. Change the wording "24,000"square feet to "1,000" square feet. L. Subsection 903.2.10.1 Repair garages Change the wording "10,000"square feet to "1,000"square feet N. Subsection 943.2.12 All occupancies except Group R-3 and U Delete the text in "Exceptions" in its entirety. O. Subsection 903.2.12.1 Stories and basements without openings Change the wording "1,500" square feet to "1,000" square feet. P. Subsection 903.2.12.3 Buildings over 55 feet in height Delete the text in "Exceptions"in its entirety. Q. Subsection 903.3.5 Water supplies Change the wording "International Plumbing Code"to"Illinois State Plumbing Code." R. Insert Subsection 903.3.8 903.3.8 Valves:All required automatic fire sprinkler systems shall have a main water control valve either a wall mount indicating type or post Indicator on each sprinkler system. Exception: Limited area sprinkler system. . . S. Insert Subsection 903.3.9 903.3.9 Strobe/Bell: All new fire department connections shall have a white strobe light and audible homlbell 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 http://66.113.195.234/IL/Streamwood/10001000000004000.htm 12/30/02 9-1•2-7: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: Page 4 of 10 • Official. T. Subsection 903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarm Add the following paragraph: All required automatic fire suppression systems and wet standpipe systems shall have both trouble and fire condition signals transmitted to the Village of Streamwood Fire Department alarm board in accordance with remote station system NFIPA 72C listed in Chapter 35 - Referenced Standards. In addition to remote station system, the local alarm service requirements shall be in accordance with NFPA 72A listed In Chapter 35, Referenced Standards. It is the responsibility of the building owner to maintain this supervision during the required life of the building. A certificate of occupancy (as defined in Section 110)shall not be issued and no movement of supplies and/or equipment into the building shall be permitted until the fire suppression system is fully functional and supervised. • Under"Exceptions" delete number 5. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 906 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A. Insert Subsection 906.2 906.2 Approval: Portable fire extinguishers shall bear the label of an approved agency, be of an approved type for the building occupancy, a minimum of 2A:10 BC rating and be installed In a location visible and accessible to the occupants. All fire extinguishers shall be securely mounted to the wall or structural member of the building. The top of the fire extinguisher shall not exceed five (5)feet above finished floor and bottom of the fire extinguisher shall be a minimum of two (2)feet above finished floor. When mounted on structural members of the building, a one-foot wide band of red paint shall be applied to the structural member, a minimum of ten (10)feet above finished floor. B. Insert Subsection 906.3 906.3 Where required: Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all Use Groups in accordance with NFPA 10 listed in Chapter 35, Referenced Standards. Exception: Use Group R3 and R4 and individual dwelling units. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS • A. Insert Subsection 907.1.3 License required: 907,1.3.1 Fire alarm contractor: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a fire alarm contractor, either alone or through an agent, employee, partner,without first having obtained a license herein provided from the Village of Streamwood. 907.1.3.2 Fire detection system: It shall be unlawful for any person to lease, use or own a fire detection system or be in control of a premise or premises wherein a fire detection system Is operated or maintained without first having obtained a license from the Village of Streamwood. B. Insert Subsection 907.1.4 License fee: httpJ/66.113.195.234/IL/Streamwood/10001000000009000.htm 12/30/02 J Ultt'eutl..e.AV', .3a7: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING • SECTIONS 11X3,114.4 AND 10.3-B- OF THE HOFFMAN ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Hoffman Estatas,Cook and Kane Counties,Illinois,as follows; Section 1; That Section 11.2-3.4 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: I. . Section 904.0 Fire Suppression Systems • 904.2 Use Group A-1.A-3 and A-4: Where a Use Group A-1,A-3 and A-4 fire area exceed 1000 square feet(93tn2)in area,en automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows; 1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-i, A-3 or A-4 Use Group i1 located; 2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-I,A-3 or A-4 Use Group; and 3. Throughout all Intervening stories and floor levels between the A-1.A-3 or A- 4 Use Group and the highest level of exist discharge that serves Use Group A- 1,A-3 or A-4 fire areas,including the highest level of exit discharge. 904.3 Use Group A-2; Where a Use Group A-2 fire area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m2) in area or is located either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that servo the Use Group A-2 fire tree,an automatic fire suppression system shall be provided u follows: I. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-2 Uec Group is located; • 2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-2 Use Group;and 3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels between the A-2 Use Group and the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A•2 fire area, including the level of exit discharge. 904.4 Use Gioup B Delete Exception. 904.6 ElsL•Oroug1•1:7 4":6• 1'4'. • ,t „r. L•t . Delete Execptiori, ' 904.7 Use Groups;B.M,S-1,S-21F-I and F•2c'Throughout all buildings with a Use Group 13,M, 5-1,S. .F-I;olid F 2, firsarce exceeds 1!000 square feet(93m2). an automatic fire suppression system shell be provided as fotidws: 1. Where all Use Groups B, M, S-1. S-2, F-1 and F-2 fire area exceeds 1000 square feet(93m2)in area; 2.. Where the total combined area of all Use Group B,M,S-I.S=2,F-1 and F-2 fire areas on all floors exceeds 1000 square feet(93m5);or 3. Where any Use Group B,M,S-I.S-2,F-1 and F-2 fire area Is more that three stories above grade. • • Exception: Public garages shell conform to Section 406.0, .2. 904.8 Use Group R-1: Delete entire Exception. 904.9 Use Group R-2: Delete entire Exception. 904.9.I the Groupe R.3 in accordance with Section 11.2-3-P(Section 906.2.3). Exceptions: • 1. Additions to residential structure*constructed prior to February 21,2000. 2. Remodeling at structures which were originally constructed prior to February 14, 2000, union such remodeling encompasses 100 percent of the interior space of the structure. • 904.9,2 Use Groupe R-4; The system fhaU be designed and installed in accordance with MIA 13D in the following areas or rooms.but not limited to: 1. Furnace area. 2. Hot water heater area. 3. Kitchen cooking VOL 4. Mu adjacent to all fireplaces. 5. Area adjacent to all future fireplaces as shown on floor plans. 6. Laundry area. Exceptions: • I. Additions to residential structures constructed prior to February 21.2000, 2. Remodeling of struenmea which were originally constructed prior to Pebnsry 14, 2000, unless inch remodeling encompasses 100 percent of the interior space of the etruoture. • • Section 2: That Section 11-2.9-P of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be • • amended to read u follows: P. Section 906.0 Fire Sprinkler System 906,5 Sprinkler alarms: Approved audible and visual alarm devices shall be • eetivased by water flow and shall be located In an approved location an the exterior of building and additional audible end visual alarm devices shall be installed throughout the building and/or areas of sprinkler coverage. Exception.: 1. Alarms and alarm attachments shall not be required for Limited area sprinkler syatenns with less than S sprinkler heeds(see Section 9075). Delete Exception 2. • 906.5.1 Strobe/Rel1: All new fire department connections shall have a white strobe light and audible horn/bell located above the fire department connection. The audible and visual devices shall operate upon activation of the flow alarm, The type and location of the strobe and audible warning device shall be approved . by the Bra official. 5gction 3: That Section 11.2-3-X of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follows; X. Section 923.0 Supervision- • • 923.1 Fire suppression systems: All required suppression systems shell be connected to and supervised by the Hof man Estates Communications Center In accordance to NEPA 72.1993. Exceptions 1. Underground gate valves with roadway boxes. • 2. Use Group R-3. 3. Use Group R-4. • 923.2 Fire protective signaling systema: All required fire protection systems shall be connected to the Hoffman Estates Comrmmications Center in accords,ncc to NEIPA 72-1993. Exception: Single-station detectors requircdby Section 919.3. Section 4: That Section 11-2-4 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: Section 11.2.4. CABO ONE AND TWO FAMjj,Y DWELLING CODS 1992 Regulating the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location and use of detached one-and two-family dwellings,their appurtenances and • accessory structures to be amended sa follows: • A. Section R-107 Right of Appeal- • • Delete entire section. B. Section R-221 Fire Suppression System— . • An automatic fire suppression system shall be provided throughout all buildings with en occupancy in Usa Group R-4 in accordance with NEPA 13D in the following areas or rooms: 1. Furnace area. 2,. Hot water heater area. 3. Xltghen cooking area. 4. Area adjacent to all fireplaces. 5. Area adjacent to all future fireplaces as shown on floor plans. 6. Laundry area. C. Section R-302 Materials- R-302.2 Concrete: AU concrete used for footings, foundations, basement slabs. interior slabs on grade,garage floors,driveways,patios,sidewalks,service walks and steps shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,500 p.a.i.et 29 days or 6-bag mix. In addition, all concrete shall be air entrained. Total air content(percent by volume of concrete)shill be not less than 5%or more than 7%. Teb a No.R-302.2 Delete entire table. D. Section R-303 Footing'- Deleta all references to wood fbotings and founditioni. E. Section R-304 Foundation Wafts• I • • R-3041.5 Wood Foundation"-delete*ntirb section. F. Section R-603 Concrete Fleer"(on Ground)- . •Genual: Cermet*dab-on-ground floors shall be Constructed to accordance with Figure No. R-303. The specified coenpreuive strength of concrete it 28 days shall be not leas than 3,500 pounds per square bah except where weather exposure requires greater strength and air-entrained concrete,u set forth in Scotism R-302. Slabs shall be constructed with control joints having a depth of at least one-fourth the slab thickness,and joints shall be spaced et intervals not more than 30 feat in each direction and slabs not rectangular in shape shall hive control joints across the slab at pointy of offset,if offset exceeds 10 feet. G. Section R-604 Treated Wood Floors(on Ground)- Delete entire section. H. Chapter 20-General Plumbing Requirements and Definitions- Dclme.entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. 1. Chapter 21-Plumbing Materiel'- Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. 1. Chapter 22•Plumbing,Drainage,Waste and Vent Systems(DWV)- Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA Notional Plumbing Code/1990. K. Chapter 23-Plumbing Fixtures,''Yaps and Receptors• Delete entire chapter. Rbfa to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. L. Chapter 24-Wafer Service Distrtbutton- Delete entire chapter. Refer to SOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. M. Chapter 2S•Sewers and Private or Individual Sewage Disposal Systems- Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990, Section 5: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form. Sectisa Q; That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after Its passage arid approval. PASSED THIS 21 er day of February ,2000 APPROVED THIS 2 Ia t day of February .2000 VOTE AYE NAY Trustee McLeod x Trustee Kenlcy x• Trustee Giacalone ..._. abcue c --- Trustee Frank x _ • Trustee Mills x Trustee Boater x • APPROVED: Village resident ATTEST Village rk Published in pamphlet form this day of February ,2000. Mar 21 02 04: 02p RLFD Dist Office (047)546-0756 p. 1 GREATpR /.0‘1146-C4A6, Facsimile . . . * Greater Round Lake dc Fire_Rrotection District 409 W. Nippersink Voice: (847) 546-6001 PROTEX,' Round Lake, II..60073 Fax: (847) 584-0758 DISTRICT ...%..... Sender: Bill Swift v Fire Marshal Facto: Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board Aftn: Tom Lia • Fax#: 708-403-4771 Date: March 21, 2002 This is page 1 of 3 pages. If you fail to receive all of the pages indicated, please call(847) 546-6001 as soon as possible.. Comments: Regarding the two "No" votes at the Round Lake Beach Committee of the Whole meeting for the residential sprinklers. The reason for the two votes was because they figured it was too much too late. They figure they probably have only 400 to 500 properties that may be affected...at most. • Talked to the Building Commissioner today and he feels it will still, pass, just as I do. Attached are the two articals regarding the new density requirement for residential sprinklers. Note that the flier by Reliable stipulates a minimum density of 0.05. The artical from Sprinkler Age relates 0.10 gpm/sq.ft. density. Which is correct? 1 L C._ OLCV(rf / r---- , 00c, 0 Z-lc-41 77) -'14r / 203--621- i6fr5 /F- o,, f7 612,-t—,./7-7O/4- - F-cri Sent By: RLFD STA 1; 8475460759; Mar-27-02 7:36AM; Page 5/6 Modify subsection 1-4 by adding the following words to the end of the last sentence: at all times. Modify subsection 1-5.4 by adding the following words to the end of the first sentence: of 50 Psi. Modify subsection 2-2" by deleting (a), (b), (c) and (d) and insert the following: • The following water sources shall be considered acceptable by this standard: 1. A connection to a reliable public potable waterworks system with or without an automati- cally operated pump. Such potable wafer connection shall be protected by an approved back- flow prevention device. Such backflow device shall be tested annually and a copy of such test must be submitted to the code official, a copy of which must be retained in the property file. The property owner shall skin a backflow maintenance agreement prior to occupancy of the struc- ture. A copy Of the backflow maintenance agreement with attached test results shall be submit- ted to the code official. Exception: : in areas not served by a reliable public potable waterworks system, a stored water source. re-supplied at all times from a_potable well, with an automatically operated pump properly sized in accordance with NFPA 13 shall be permitted. Modify subsection 3-1.2 by adding the following sentence: The test drain must be piped directly to the exterior of the building to a location acceptable to the code official. Modify subsection 3-6 by deleting the"Exception" and adding the following sentence to the end of such subsection: A local water flow alarm bell shall be installed on the return plenum of the furnace. The water flow alarm bell must have a minimum diameter of eight inches(8'). Water flow switches may be of the manual type. Modify subsection 4-1.1 by adding the following section: 4-1.1.2 Working plan submission: Plans mus{ be submitted that meet the requirements of NFPA 13R subsection 2-1.1 Working Plans. • Modify subsection 4-6 exception#3 by deleting the word "garage" Modify subsection 4-6 by adding the following exception#6: Attached Garages - At least one div sprinkler head shall be installed in the wall and or ceiling, which separates the garage from the living area. The dry sprinkler head(s) shall protect the en- tire area of the separation wall and or ceiling. • Delete Chapter Five in its entirety. Modify subsection figure A-4-3.1(a) by adding the following requirements: Fire sprinkler piping installed in unconditioned spaces, including but not limited to unheated crawl spacet and attics, shall be protected by approved insulation material, having a six-inch (61 nominal depth of material when installed completely around the piping system. Sent By: RLFD STA 1 ; 8475460759; Mar-27-02 7:35AM; Page 4/6 Inspection of all valves to assure that they are open. Testing of all waterflow devices. Testing of the alarm system and alarm bell and/or water flow devices. if installed, NOTE: Where it appears likely that the test will result in a response from the fire department, notification to the fire department shall be made prior to the test. Operation of pumps. where employed(See NFPA 20. Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps) Checking of the pressure of air used with dry systems. Checking of water level in tanks. Care should be taken to see that sprinkler heads are not painted either at the time of installation or during sutaseguent redecoration. When sprinkler piping or areas next to sprinklers are being painted. the sprinklers shall be protected by being covered with a paper bag, which shall be re- moved immediately after painting is finished. Any backflow device(s) installed in the fire sprinkler system shall be tested and maintained at least annually by a State of Illinois Licensed cross-connection control device inspector, and re- cords to verify testing and maintenance shall be available at the site of the installation of the de- vice or at other approved locations. A copy of the annual inspection test results shall be submit- ted to the Code Official(Code Section: 1998 Illinois State Plumbing Code. section 890.1130). 904.9.2.4 Spare Sprinklers:At least three (3) spare sprinkler heads of each type, temperature rating, and orifice size used in the system and a sprinkler installation wrench of the appropriate type shall be kept on the premises in a refidily accessible and obvious location. Exception: Two spare dry sprinkler heads of each type. temperature rating. and orifice size used in the system and a sprinkler installation wrench of the appropriate type shall be kept on the oienrises in a readily accessible and obvious location. 906.2.3 NFPA 13D Systems: Retain amendment Number 34 of Ordinance 99-12-06. The following sections of the National Fire Protection Association Installation Reference 13D-96 "Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes" are hereby revised; Modify subsection 1-4 by adding the following words to the end of the last sentence: at all times. Modify subsection 1-5.4 by adding the following words to the end of the first sentence: of 50 PSI. Modify subsection 2-2" by deleting (a), (b), (c) and (d) and insert the following: • The following water sources shall be considered acceptable by this standard: 1. A connection to a reliable public potable waterworks system with or without an automati- cally operated pump. Such potable water connection shall be protected by an approved back- now prevention device. Such backflow device shall be tested annually and a copy of such test must be submitted to the code official, a copy of which must be retained in the property file. The property owner shall sign a backflow maintenance agreement prior to occupancy of the struc- • Sent By: RLFD STA 1 ; 8475480759; Mar-27-02 7:35AM; Page 315 Checking of water level in tanks. Fire sprinkler heads shall not be painted, either at the time of installation or during subsequent redecoration. When fire sprinkler piping or areas adjacent to fire sprinkler heads are being painted. the sprinkler heads shall be protected by being covered with a paper covering, which shall be removed Immediately after the painting is finished. Backflow devices) installed in the fire sprinkler system shall be tested and maintained at least annually by a cross-connection control device inspector. and records to verify testing and main- tenance shall be available at the site of the installation of the device or at other approved loca- tions. A copy of the annual inspection test results shall be submitted to the Code Official(Code Section: 1998 Illinois State Plumbing Code. section 890.1130). 904.9.1.4 Spare Sprinklers Heads: At least three (3) spare fire sprinkler heads of each type. temperature_rating. and orifice size used in the system and a fire sprinkler head installation wrench of the appropriate type shall be kept on the premises in a readily accessible and obvious location. Exception: Two ipare dry sprinkler heads of each type. temperature rating, and orifice size used in the system and a sprinkler installation wrench of the appropriate type shall be kept orf the premises in a readily accessible and obvious location. Add a new subsection 904.9.2 to read as follows: 904.9.2 Use Group R-4: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings. of new construction, with an occupancy In Use Group R-4 in accordance with section 906.2.3. 904.9.2.1 System Review and Approval: At least three sets of complete construction docu- ments for a proposed fire suppression system shell be submitted to the code official for review and comment prior to any work being started. The submitted documents shall include manufac: tuner's specification sheets. including installation instructions where required. for all equipment to be installed, hydraulic calculations, a scaled drawing showing location of each device. and any other Information needed to allow the code official to determine efficiently if the proposed system meets the minimum requirements of adopted codes and ordinances. 904.9.2.3 Maintenance of System: The property owner shall be responsible for the condition of the fire sprinkler system and shall keep the fire sprinkler system in normal operating condition at all times in at;cordance with section 1-4 and A-1-4 of NFPA 13D. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and-Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (as amended locally). A copy of thq minimum maintenance requirements according to section 1-4 and A-1-4 of NFPA 131), Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-ail-Two-Famfy Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (as amended locallr) shall be provided to the building owner by the builder or seller. The recommended minimum information in the above document shall be as follows: Maintenance of the Fire Suppression System The minimum responsibility for properly maintaining a sprinkler system is the obligation of the property owner, who should understand the sprinkler system operation. A minimum monthly maintenance program should include the following: Visual inspection of all sprinkler heads to ensure against obstruction of spray, • Sent By: RLFD STA 1 ; 8475480759; Mar-27-02 7:34AM; Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROUND LAKE BEACH AS FOLLOWS: The following sections of the BOCA NATIONAL BUILDING CODE/1996 are hereby revised; Add a new subsection 904.9.1 to read as follows: 904.9.1 Use Group R-3: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings of new construction, with an occupancy in Use Groyp R-3 in accordance with section 906.2,3. 904.9.1.2 System Review and Approval: All construction documents for a proposed fire sprinkler system shall be submitted to the code official for review and comment prior to any work being started A permit is required for the installation or modification of any fire sprinkler system. At least three complete sett4 of construction documents are required. The submitted documents shall include: manufacturer's specification sheets for all equipment, devices and piping to be installed, hydraulic calculations, a scaled drawing showing location of each device, and any other information needed to allow the code official to efficiently determine if the proposed sys- tem meets the minimum requirements of adopted codes and ordinances. 904.9.1.3 Maintenance of System: The property owner shall be responsible for the condition of a fire sprinkler system and shall keep the fire sprinkler system in normal operating condition at all times in accordance with section 1-4 and A-1-4 of NFPA 13D Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and-Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (as amended locally). A copy of the recommended minimum maintenance requirements. according to section 1-4 and A-1-4 of NFPA 130, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and-Two-Family Dwellinas and Manufactured Homes (as amended locally) shall be_provided to the property owner by the builder or seller. The recommended minimum information in the above document should be as follows: Maintenance of the Fire Suppression System The minimum responsibility for properly maintaining a fire sprinkler system is the obligation of the property owner. who should understand the sprinkler system operation. In the event of a change in Ownership, it shall be the current owners (sellers) responsibility to advise the new property owner (purchaser) of the above listed requirements for maintaining the fire sprinkler system. A recommended minimum monthly maintenance program should include the following: Visual inspection of all fire sprinkler heads to ensure against obstruction of spray, inspection of all valves to assure that they are open. Testing of all water-flow devices. and Testing of the alarm system, if installed. NOTE: Where it appears likely that the test will result in a response from the fire department. notification to the fire department shall be made prior to the test. Operation df pumps, where employed(See NFPA 20, Standard for the installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps). Checking of the air pressure of dry systems, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARK RIDGE AMENDING FIRE REGULATIONS BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Park Ridge,that Article 7, entitled "Fire Regulations," of the Municipal Code of the City of Park Ridge, is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 1 1411.RE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION 7-1-1 ADOPTION OF THE BOCA BASIC NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODE/1999 EDITION AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FIRE CODES AND STANDARDS/1996 EDITION AND THE LIFE SAFETY CODE 101/2000 EDITION There are hereby adopted the BOCA Basic/National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition and the National Fire Protection Association National Fire Codes and Standards/1996 Edition and the Life Safety Code 101i2000 Edition, for the purpose of establishing fire prevention regulations for the protection of public health, safety and welfare, except as modified by Sections 7-1-2 of this article. When any provision of this article is found to be in conflict with any other applicable law, ordinance or code, or when the provisions of the BOCA Basic/National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition conflict with those of the National Fire Prevention Association National Fire Codes and Standards/I996 Edition or the Life Safety Code 101/2000 Edition, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion of public safety shall prevail. 7-1-2 MODIFICATION BY AMENDMENT OF VARIOUS ARTICLES AND SECTIONS OF THE BOCA BASIC/NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODE/1999 EDITION AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FIRE CODES AND STANDARDS/1996 EDITION AND THE LIFE SAFETY CODE 101/2000 EDITION The BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition and The National Fire Protection Association National Fire Codes and Standards/1996 Edition and The Life Safety Code 101/2000 Edition, as adopted by this Article,are amended to read as follows: A. BOCA Section F-101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Fire Prevention Code of The City of Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Fire Department hereinafter referred to as"this code". • B. BOCA Section F-105.1 Code Official: It shall be the duty and responsibility of the designated code official to enforce the provisions of this code. Throughout this code, the term "code official", can also be referred to as"fire official". C. BOCA Section F-105.1.1 Interference: Any person who shall in an way interfere with or hinder or prevent the fire official or his/her designee from discharging or performing his/her duty,shall be fined not less than fifty dollars($50.00)nor more than five hundred dollars($500.00)for each offense.Each day such interference occurs shall be considered a separate offense. D. BOCA Section F-107.3 Action on Application: The code official shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for building permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing.lithe application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of all pertinent laws,the code official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the code official is satisfied that the proposed work or operation conforms to the requirements of this code and all laws and ordinances applicable thereto,the code official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable. All costs incurred for the review process shall be paid by the applicant. E. BOCA Section F-107.6 Approved construction documents: • • Construction documents approved by the code official are approved with the intent that such construction documents comply in all respects with this code. Any omissions or errors on the construction documents do not relieve the applicant of having to comply with all applicable requirements of this code. In addition, applicant shall have construction documents deemed necessary by the fire official converted to a digital image in an auto cad format(.dwg)on a CD RW medium.All costs incurred for these drawings to be paid by the applicant. F. SOCA Section F-311.2 Obstructions: Designated fire lanes shall be maintained free of obstructions and vehicles and shall be identified in an approved manner.A minimum of a fourteen(14)foot clearance shall be maintained above all fire lanes. Snow shall be removed from a designated fire lane within eighteen(18)hours when it has reached a depth of four(4)inches or more. G. BOCA Section F-501.2 Installations: An automatic fire suppression system, approved by the code official shall be installed in all buildings of new construction of any use group within the City of Park Ridge as required by Article 15 of this code. Before any Fire alarm, detection or fire suppression system is installed, enlarged or extended, a permit shall be obtained from the building code official. The code official prior to the issuance of the building permit shall review construction documents. All costs incurred from the review process shall be paid by the applicant. H. BOCA Section F-501.2.1 Design criteria: All fire protection systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of this code and the building code listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition. The automatic fire sprinkler system may consist of plastic pipe which has been approved by UL for residential sprinklers not exceeding four(4)units or two (2) stories in height.The sprinkler system will conform to the provisions of the BOCA National Building Code and the National Fire Protection Associations Standards as set forth in code sections 13, 13R or 13D. BOCA SECTION 503.1 General: The provisions of this section are intended to provide a reasonable degree of safety to persons occupying existing structures not complying with the minimum requirements of the building code Fisted in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition by requiring the fire protection systems provided herein be installed in such existing structures. In addition, when an existing occupancy (except residential) . changes use groups, a fire detection system shall be installed according to 1`TFPA's Standard#72(National Fire Alarm Code 1996). J. BOCA Section F-503.3 Fire standpipes: All buildings with occupied floors located three stories or more above grade shall be provided with standpipes installed in accordance with the building code listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition. The standpipes shall have an approved fire department hose connection at each floor level in each stairwell. K. BOCA Section F-516.1 Fire Pumps: General: All fire pumps required by the building code listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition shall be installed in accordance with the building code and NFPA 20 listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition. All fire pumps shall stand alone in a one (I) hour fire rated room. L. BOCA Section F-518.4 Fire Department Connections: Signs: A metal sign with raised letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving fire sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: "Automatic Sprinklers," "Standpipes," "Test Connection" or a combination thereof as applicable. Also, a strobe light shall be placed over the fire department connection at a height of eight(8) feet and will be activated by the fire alarm. M. BOCA Section F-519..2 Portable Fire Extinguishers: Where Required: Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided and installed in accordance with NFPA 10 or as directed by the fire official. N. BOCA Section F-610.2 Exit Signs: All means of egress shall be indicated with approved "Exit" signs where required by the building code listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition. All `Exit"signs shall be maintained visible, and all illuminated exit signs shall be illuminated at all times that the structure is occupied. All new construction requiring illuminated exit signage will also provide an illuminated "Exit" sign twelve inches (12") above the floor line on the striker side of the door. In the case of double doors, the signage may be placed on either side of the door as determined by the code official. O. BOCA Section F-2308.1 Identification Signs: Location of: Visible hazard identification signs as specified in NFPA 704 and 704 M listed in Chapter 44 of the BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code/1999 Edition shall be placed at all entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities exceeding the amounts requiring approval. The visible hazard identification . signs or placards, shall, at a minimum, be on the front and rear doors or other suitable locations as mandated by the Fire Official. Placards will be provided by the Fire Department to ensure uniformity. P. BOCA Section F-3207.1 Above Ground Storage Tanks: General: Flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks of any capacity above ground installed before the passage of this ordinance shall comply with this chapter. After the passage of this ordinance, above ground storage tanks of flammable or combustible liquids of any capacity shall not be allowed. Q. BOCA Section F-3208.11.3 Abandonment of Storage tank systems:Removal • Any tank abandoned for a period of six (6)months or determined to be leaking shall be removed from the premises in an approved manner as determined by all local codes and the site restored in an approved manner as determined by all local codes and/or the city building department. Where the code official determines that the removal of the tank and piping is not necessary, the tank and piping shall be abandoned in place by the following method: 1. All flammable or combustible liquids from the tank and all connecting lines shall be removed. 2. The suction,inlet, gauge and vent lines shall be disconnected. 3. The tank shall be completely filled with an inert solid material, and. the remaining underground piping shall be capped. 4. A record of tank size, location, date of abandonment and method utilized for placing the abandoned tank in a safe condition shall be kept by the local fire department. • 5. The Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau shall be notified a minimum of two (2) business days prior to any tank removal. CHAPTER 2 BASIC FIRE CONTROL MEASURES AND REGULATIONS 7-2-1 ADOPTION OF FIRE CONTROL MEASURES AND REGULATIONS There is hereby adopted by the City of Park Ridge the fire control measures and regulations as herein set forth for the purposes of controlling conditions which could impede or interfere with fire suppression forces. 7-2-2 AUTHORITY AT FIRES AND OTHER EMERGENCIES • The Bre official or duly authorized representative, as may be in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life an/or property, is empowered to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish or control any suspected or reported fires, gas leaks, or other hazardous conditions or situations or take any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of his duty. The fire official may prohibit any person, vehicle or object from approaching the scene and may remove or cause to be removed from the scene any person, vehicle or object which may impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department. The fire official may remove or cause to be removed any person, vehicle or object from hazardous areas.All persons ordered to leave a hazardous area shall do so immediately and shall not reenter the area until authorized to do so by the fire official. 7-2-3 INTERFERENCE WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS It shall be unlawful to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with,obstruct or restrict the mobility of,or block the path of travel of any fire department emergency vehicle in any way, or to interfere with, attempt to interfere, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or hamper any fire department operation. 7-2-4 COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS No person shall fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of the fire official or interfere with the compliance attempts of another individual. 7-2-5 VEHICLES CROSS FIRE HOSE A vehicle shall not be driven or propelled over any unprotected fire hose of the fire department when laid down on any street, alley-way, private drive or any other vehicular roadway without the consent of the fire official in command of said operation. 7-2-6 DEFINITION OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES Authorized emergency vehicles shall be restricted to those which are defined and authorized under the laws of the State of Illinois. 7-2-7 VEHICLES FOLLOWING FIRE APPARATUS It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle,other than one on official business,to follow closer than 300 feet from any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm or other emergency, or to drive any vehicle within the immediate area where fire apparatus is in operation. 7-2-8 UNLAWFUL BOARDING OR TAMPERING WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT A person shall not,without proper authorization from a fire official,climb upon or into,board or swing upon any fire department emergency vehicle, whether the same is in motion or at rest, or sound the siren, horn, bell or other sound producing device thereon, or manipulate or tamper with, or attempt to manipulate or tamper with any levers, valves, switches, starting devices, brakes, pumps, or any equipment or protective clothing on, or a part of any fire department emergency vehicle. 7-2-9 DAMAGE,INJURY,FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT,PERSONNEL It shall be unlawful for any person to damage or deface, or attempt, or conspire to damage or deface any fire department emergency vehicle at any time, or to injure, or attempt to injure or conspire to injure fire department personnel while performing departmental duties. 7-2-10 BLOCKING FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, tamper with, deface obstruct or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or fire department connection. No shrubs, trees or other obstructing materials shall be permitted within a five(5)foot radius of any fire hydrant or connection. 7-2-11 HYDRANT USE APPROVAL A person shall not use or operate any fire hydrant unless such person first secures a permit for such use from the fire official and/or the City Water Department. 7-2-12 PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY The fire official shall recommend to the City Manager, Director of Public Works or his/her designee the location or relocation of new or existing fire hydrants and the placement or replacement of inadequate water mains located upon public property and deemed necessary to provide an adequate fire flow and distribution pattern. A fire hydrant shall not be placed into or removed from service until approved by the fire official. • 7-2-13 YARD SYSTEMS All lumberyards, amusement or exhibition parks and educational or institutional complexes and similar occupancies and uses involving high fire or life ha7ards,and which are located more than 150 feet from a public street or which require quantities of water beyond the capabilities of the public water distribution system shall be provided with properly placed fire hydrants. Such fire hydrants shall be capable of supplying fire flows as required by the fire official and shall be connected to a water system in accordance with accepted engineering practices. The fire official shall designate and approve the number and location of fire hydrants. The fire official may require the installation of sufficient fire hose and equipment housed in accordance with the approved rules and may require the establishment of a trained fire brigade when the hazard involved requires such measures. Private hydrants shall not be placed into or removed from service until approved by the fire official. 7-2-14 MAINTENANCE OF FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT A person shall not obstruct, remove, tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant or fire appliance required to be installed or maintained under the provisions of this code except for the purpose of extinguishing fire, training or testing purposes, recharging, or making necessary repairs, or when permitted by the fire official. Whenever a fire appliance is removed as herein permitted,it shall be replaced or re-installed as soon as the purpose for which it was removed has been accomplished. Defective and non-approved fire appliances or equipment shall be replaced or repaired as directed by the fire official. 7-2-15 SALE OF DEJiECTIVE EIRE EXTINGULSIIERS A person shall not sell,trade,loan or give away any form,type or kind of fire extinguisher which is not approved by the fire official, or which is not in proper working order, or the contents of which do not meet the requirements of the fire official.The requirements of this section shall not apply to the sale, trade or exchange of obsolete or damaged equipment for junk when said units are permanently disfigured or marked with a permanent sign identifying the unit as junk. 7-2-16 SALE,DISCHARGE,AND SEIZURE OF FIREWORKS • Fireworks include any combustible or explosive composition prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion or deflagration or detonation.It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, store, offer or expose for sale, sell or discharge any fireworks,EXCEPT for a competent display operator who is licensed by the State of Illinois and bonded. The use of fireworks or other pyrotechnics will not be permitted inside any building. 7-2-17 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS Any person, owner,agent or representative who shall violate any of the provisions of the Code hereby adopted,or fail to comply therewith,or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, be punishable by a fine of not less than fifty ($50.00) dollars nor more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time;and when not otherwise specified, a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day that prohibited conditions are maintained. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. 7-2-18 TRUSS CONSTRUCTION All buildings (except residential) that contain wood truss construction shall have a truss construction emblem affixed to the front of'the structure. The truss construction emblem shall • have a bright reflective color or may be made of reflective material. The following letters shall be printed on the emblem in a conspicuous size and color. "F'to signify a floor with wood truss construction; "R"to signify a roof with wood truss construction; "F/R"to signify a floor and roof with wood truss construction. The emblem shall be a nine by twelve(9"x 12") inch rectangle with a yellow isosceles triangle, permanently affixed to the left of the main entrance door or front of the building at a height of eight(8) feet above the ground and shall be installed and maintained by the building owner. 7-2-19 KEY BOXES When a fire suppression or detection system is present in a structure except one or two family residential dwellings, an external key box shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Marshal or Fire Inspector. The key box shall be an approved type and contain the following keys: entry, storeroom,boiler, electrical,fire alarm and all other mechanical rooms. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED,that Article 15,entitled`Building Regulations,"Chapter 1, entitled "Adoption of the BOCA Basic/National Building Code/1990," Section 3, entitled "Modi f cation by Amendment of Various Articles and Sections of the BOCA Basic/National • Building Code/1990," Paragraph H, entitled "Article 10 Fire Protection systems," is hereby amended to read as follows: 15-1-3 H ARTICLE 10 FER.E PROTECTION SYSTEMS 1002.1 WHERE REQUIRED: An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all new construction of all use groups. 1002.3 USE GROUP A-2 and A-3: An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all use groups A-2 and A-3 regardless of construction type, height, square footage or occupancy. 1002.6 USE GROUP I An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all use group I regardless of construction type,height,square footage or occupancy. 1002.7 USE GROUP M,S-1,F-1 An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all use group M, S-1, F-1 regardless of construction type, height, square footage or occupancy. 1002.10 WINDOWLESS STORY An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in all basements or windowless buildings regardless of construction type,height, square footage or occupancy. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law; provided,however, that§ 7-1-2 G shall be in effect from and after March 1, 2001. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said Ordinance in pamphlet form according to law. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Park Ridge, Illinois this day of December, AD 2000. VOTE: AYES NAYS ABSENT Approved by me this day of December, AD 2000 Mayor aaINV Mount. Prosped Fire. Department. MOUNT PROSPECT . . • • OEP1' Interoffice Memo TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER FROM: MICHAEL J. FIGOLAH, FIRE CHIEF DATE: MAY 9, 2003 SUBJECT: PROPOSED FIRE CODE CHANGES BACKGROUND In conjunction with the efforts of Community Development to adopt the 2000 edition of the International Building Code, the fire department has evaluated our existing Village Fire Prevention Code (Chapter 24) and the 2000 edition of the International Fire Code. Our code evaluation included reviewing the requirements for the installation of automatic sprinklers and the Village Fire Prevention Code text for clarity. I have attached our proposed fire prevention code modifications. Proposed changes are in bold text. Text blocks with explanatory notes have been provided at the beginning of each code section. Our proposed fire code changes include text modifications or additions that pertain directly to situations we typically encounter in Mount Prospect. The most significant fire code change proposed is the requirement to install automatic sprinklers in all newly constructed town homes and single family attached and detached homes. SIGNIFICANT FIRE CODE CHANGES PROPOSED • Low suction alarms for fire pumps (section 24.204) The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requires municipalities to adopt ordinances pertaining to backflow prevention. A potential concern for cross water contamination occurs when fire pumps are operated without the presence of fire department personnel. A requirement for a fire pump low suction alarm has been proposed that will include an audible alarm activation when the pump suction pressure becomes low and a potential for cross contamination exists. A new code section has been included to require the presence of fire department personnel during annual fire pump testing. I:\R.PAUL VALENTINE12003 Memos\FIRE CODE CHANGES.doc • Elevator alarms (section 24.503) Nuisance or repeated false emergency elevator calls have been added to our false alarm ordinance. There have been occasions where the fire department has responded to false emergency elevator incidents on a frequent basis without effective owner/occupant control measures. • Residential stove suppression systems in businesses, churches, and apartment clubhouses (section 24.206) Many churches, businesses, and apartment complex clubhouses utilize residential- type stoves for heating of food. Our current code requires a commercial or restaurant-type fire suppression system. Proposed code changes permit the fire official to evaluate the use of the stove and allow a smaller residential type of suppression system in lieu of a restaurant suppression system. • Residential sprinklers in new homes and town homes (section 24.202) In 1997, the Village Board approved an ordinance requiring automatic sprinklers in all new construction except single-family homes, town homes and manufactured homes. Historically, sprinkler systems were intended for commercial and industrial properties. These systems were obtrusive and expensive. Over the last several years new products have been designed for the housing market. 85% of fire deaths occur in the home. Plastic, in lieu of metallic pipe, is just one of the new products/technology that has made a residential sprinkler system aesthetically pleasing and affordable. This is why I am requesting Village Board approval to require these life-saving systems to be mandatory for all new housing units. The proposed code modification will not require a sprinkler system in homes under reconstruction or remodeling. Following is additional explanatory information regarding the installation of automatic sprinklers in single-family homes and town homes. > What are residential sprinklers? Residential sprinklers have similarities to sprinklers installed in industrial or business occupancies. However, residential sprinkler technology has drastically lowered the cost and increased the effectiveness of automatic sprinklers. 2 . • • Residential sprinklers are designed as a life safety device allowing the occupants to escape the fire and the fire department to respond. The design of the residential sprinkler is such that sprinklers are omitted from most closets, bathrooms and attics. The design of the residential sprinkler system is less restrictive than industrial or commercial sprinklers. The water service and size of residential piping is smaller because of the small number of sprinklers anticipated to activate in a residential fire. The sprinkler system is calculated for two sprinkler heads to operate and control the fire, which typically results in a 11/2-inch water service to the residence. The fire sprinkler piping and sprinklers found in residential occupancies are different than those found in commercial properties. Specially designed plastic pipe capable of withstanding extreme heat and smaller concealed sprinklers are used in residential occupancies. The fire sprinklers react to the heat from the fire, not the smoke. The single sprinkler above the fire will activate and reduce the amount of heat and smoke, permitting the occupants to escape. A home sprinkler system will release 10 to 26 gallons of water and are supplied from the home's domestic water supply. In a home without sprinklers, the fire will continue to grow until the fire department arrives. The fire department hose streams in a residential fire may be up to 150 gallons per minute per hose line depending on the size and location of the fire. The resulting water damage from a fire is less with automatic sprinklers. In sprinklered residences, one sprinkler controls 90% of the fires until the fire department arrives for final extinguishment. D Fire deaths and injuries in residential occupancies in the United States Each year, there are approximately 5,000 fire deaths and over 25,000 fire related injuries in the United States. The damage to property caused by fire is over $9 billion. In the United States, residential fires represent 22% of all fires and 74% of the structure fires. 80% of all fire deaths in the United States occur in the home. Of those fire deaths, 85% occur in single-family homes and duplexes. D Fire deaths and injuries in residential occupancies in Mount Prospect Since 1980, the Village of Mount Prospect has experienced 10 fire deaths. 100% of the fire deaths occurred in residential occupancies. Three victims were under the age of 10 and four were over the age of 70. Some may still argue that our current fire losses do not warrant fire sprinklers in single-family homes. Whether a serious fire occurs once a year or once a month, it is a high consequence event that with sprinklers, fire deaths can be prevented and dollar loss reduced. 3 • ➢ What makes residential sprinklers an effective method of fire protection? When a fire in a room continues to grow, it reaches a stage called flashover. Flashover is the point at which the entire room is engulfed in flames from floor to ceiling. Nothing can survive a flashover. Flashover is a critical point in the fire's growth because of its impact on the victims and fire suppression personnel. Stopping a fire-before flashover significantly reduces the risk to occupants in other parts of the structure. Residential sprinklers activate and prevent flashover from occurring. Because of the extreme temperatures and amount of smoke generated prior to flashover, victims are affected before flashover even occurs. The air temperature in the room of the fire's origin reaches over 600°F at the ceiling and over 150°F at the breathing level in just two minutes, well before flashover. A residential fire sprinkler will activate in roughly 60 seconds when the ceiling temperature is at 200°F and the air is still cool enough to breathe. This is critical in the preservation oflife during a residential fire because statistics indicate that half of the fire death victims are in the room of origin and the other half are outside the room of origin. Scottsdale, Arizona has been requiring residential sprinklers for 15 years. A recent study of Scottsdale's sprinkler ordinance indicates that 13 lives were saved and more than $20 million in property loss was prevented. During the last three years,the average fire loss in homes with sprinklers was $2,166 compared to $45,019 without sprinklers. One sprinkler above the fire contained 90% of the residential fires. Following are many of the misconceptions about automatic sprinklers in single-family homes. • Do older homes have more fires? The loss data from the National Fire Protection Association consistently shows that the age of the building is not a good predictor of the rate of fires or fire deaths. The data may reflect fires in older homes but there is no direct correlation. The fire data does not consider whether the older homes were vacant at the time of the fire and the cause of the fire. In some urban areas, vacant older homes frequently experience incendiary fires. In the United States, the median age of the home is 28 years. 4 • If new homes have smoke detectors why do they need sprinklers? Sprinklers are not a substitute for smoke detectors. Smoke detectors have been responsible for a sizeable drop in dwelling fire deaths. The smoke detector's function is to alert the occupants. The sprinklers can alert the occupants by sounding a bell and controlling the fire so the occupants can escape. Among the reasons for concerns with just smoke detectors is that the children and elderly often attempt to escape fire by themselves and become fire fatalities. Sprinklers will help to provide better environmental conditions for evacuation. Installing smoke detectors reduces the likelihood of dying in a fire by 40-50%. Installing sprinklers and smoke detectors increases the survival rate in a fire to 97%. • • Since new homes have better electrical and heating systems, is there still a potential for fire? Fire loss data indicates that the cause of home fires from electrical malfunction ranks 5th which is 8% of the total home fires. Although data indicates that heating systems are causing a significant amount of home fires, half of those are related to portable heating appliances. Fire loss data reflects that most dwelling fires are caused by people not the structures. Cooking is a leading cause of dwelling fires; other causes result from playing with matches and lighters, misuse of smoking materials, and arson. • Will sprinklers look aesthetically pleasing in a home? Modern residential sprinklers are inconspicuous and can be mounted flush to the walls and ceilings. Some sprinklers can be hidden behind ceilings and walls. The piping for the sprinklers is concealed with the other plumbing piping. • Will sprinklers go off accidentally? The odds are 1 in 16 million that a sprinkler will accidentally discharge because of a manufacturing defect. One study concluded that sprinkler accidents are generally less likely and less severe than mishaps involving standard plumbing systems. • Will the water damage from sprinklers be worse than the fire? One sprinkler activating directly above the fire until the fire department arrives controls residential fires. The sprinkler will flow 10 to 25 gallons per minute. Depending on the size of the home, the fire department will apply hose streams up to 150 gallons per minute for an extended period of time. 5 • - • Are sprinkler systems expensive? The cost of sprinklers averages from $1.60 to $2.00 per square foot. This square footage cost is based on the area being protected, not livable area used by realtors and builders. For example, sprinklers would be installed in the basement, which may not be considered as livable area from a realtor's perspective. • Will residential sprinklers impact new home construction in Mount Prospect? According to Community Development records, there were 20 new homes built in Mount Prospect in 2002. Ten of the homes were a result of teardowns. Recently, the town home developer on Rand Road (Insignia) and the developer on Northwest Highway (Nicholas and Associates) approached the fire department regarding installing automatic sprinklers. It is apparent that it is more cost effective to install automatic sprinklers than to construct a firewall between the units. The developer was requesting the installation of sprinklers with a lower rated firewall. The proposed ordinance only applies to new construction and not to those homes under going an extensive renovation. Some communities have adopted ordinances that require automatic sprinklers in homes undergoing a renovation or addition. The new homes that require automatic sprinklers would need to upgrade their incoming domestic water supply from one inch to one and one-half inch. The tap on fee for the larger water size is an increase of$75. 6 - • • • - • Will Mount Prospect be the only community requiring residential sprinklers? Many communities require automatic sprinklers in town homes and single-family homes. Following is a list of communities requiring sprinklers in town homes and/or single-family homes. COMMUNITY SINGLE FAMILY HOME TOWN HOMES Arlington Heights X Barrington X X Clarendon Hills X X Des Plaines X Evanston X Glen Ellyn X X . Glenside X X Highland Park X Hoffman Estates X X Lake Barrington X X Lombard X Long Grove X X Morton Grove X Northbrook S X North Barrington S X X Park Ridge X X Round Lake Beach X X Streamwood X X West Dundee X X Wheeling X X Winnetka X 7 VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN ORDINANCE NO. Li 3 SW -VC AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-1-7 (FIRE LIMITS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN,DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS • ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THIS 26/75/ DAY OF , 19 96 ff Published in pang:Wet form by the authority of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois, this 2 Ili/ day of C€ev X , 1999 . ORDINANCE NO. 1/3 S4/ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-1-7 (FIRE LIMITS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OFAMENDING FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois,pursuant to the provisions of Division 30 of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code (Chapter 65, Section 5/11-30-1 et seq. of the Illinois Compiled Statutes 1994), have the power and authority to prescribe the strength and manner of constructing all buildings, structures and their accessories, including life and fire safety requirements for commercial buildings located within the fire limits; and WHEREAS, Section 4-1-7(B)of the Glen Ellyn Village Code requires that all commercial buildings located within the fire limits have exterior walls with a minimum fire resistive rating of two hours; and WHEREAS, the Building Board of Appeals conducted a public meeting on December 21, 1995, to consider a petition to delete Section 4-1-7(B) in order to make it less costly to convert residential buildings within the fire limits to commercial use; and WHEREAS,the Building Board of Appeals has recommended that Section 4-1-7(B) of the Village Code be deleted, as set forth in its Report and Recommendation dated December 21, 1995, hereto attached as Exhibit"A"; and WHEREAS, Village staff and the Chief of the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company conducted a study to consider alternate requirements to that described in Section 4-1-7(B), and, as a result of • 1 that study, recommended the adoption of certain requirements to replace said Section; and • WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn have reviewed the recommendation of the Building Board of Appeals and the alternate recommendation of Village staffand deem it in the best interest of the Village to replace Section 4-1-7(B)of the Village Code as set forth herein below; NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Minois, in the exercise of its home rule powers, as follows: SECTION ONE: Section 4-1-7(B) of the Glen Ellyn Village Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: (B) In addition to other such requirements as provided for by ordinance, all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, remodeling involving a change of use group classification as defined by the Building Code, or remodeling in excess of$15,000, shall be constructed or altered in accordance with the following requirements for all buildings located on commercially zoned property("fire limits"): 1. All exposed combustible framing members shall be covered with 5/8" type X gyp board. 2. A fire protective signaling system with heat detectors shall be installed in common corridors and rooms exceeding 100 square feet. Such systems shall be connected to the municipal panel or a monitoring station approved by the Building&Zoning Official. 3. A Knox Box shall be purchased from the Village of Glen Ellyn and installed at a location approved by the Building & Zoning Official. 2 SECTION TWO: A new subsection (C) shall be added to Section 4-1-7 of the Glen Ellyn Village Code to read as follows: (C) In addition to other such requirements as are-provided for by ordinance, all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, or remodeling of buildings where the estimated cost of construction exceeds 50 percent of the estimated cost to reconstruct the facility, shall be constructed or altered to meet the following requirements if located on commercially zoned property("fire limits"): 1. A standpipe system shall be installed in accordance with Section 914.0 of the 1993 BOCA Building Code in buildings which are greater than two stories or in buildings having a floor area which is greater than 200 feet from the nearest fire department vehicle access. 2. Buildings having a floor area greater than 5,000 square feet shall be provided with a fire suppression system in accordance with Section 904.0 of the 1993 BOCA Building Code. SECTION THREE: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to eliminate any conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION FOUR This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. PASSED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois this -477/ day of ,-- ,2v,1'ei , 19 96 on first reading, second reading not being requested. 3 I`'er,t/A/f7"1.3 AYES: /‘2G',v'/ '0 r74.5'r/�a S, r1;7 NAYS: —0 - ABSENT: _ - • APPROVED by the Village President of the Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, this 2777/ day of /% /zvdny , 19 W.. Village President of the Village of Glen Ellyn, Fl '. •is ATTEST: • • Village Clerk of the Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois (Published in pamphlet form and posted on the 1.77:i day of 3,e.' 7 ,*19 ). 4 • • ORDINANCE N04.77-3 BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE FABRICATION, ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LOCATION AND USE OF DETACHED ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, THEIR APPURTENANCES AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR ' INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IIT ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION- OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND PROVIDING FOR TUE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS THEREFOR PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES N. CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District is vested with all powers necessary or appropriate in order that it may engage in the, acquisition, establishment, maintenance and operation of fire. stations, facilities, vehicles, apparatus and • equipment for.•the prevention and control of fire therein and the underwater recovery of drowning victims and provide as nearly adequate protection from fire for lives and property within the District as possible and regulate the prevention and control of fire therein; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District has the authority to exercise all of the powers and control all the affairs of such District; and ' WHEREAS, it is the legal duty and obligation of the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District to provide as nearly adequate protection from- Lire for all persons and property within the District as possible and to prescribe necessary regulations for the prevention and control of fire therein, • and the Barrington c•awntryside Fire Protection District has the express power to adopt and enforce fire prevention codes and standards parallel to national standards ; and WHEREAS, in order to promote and protect the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the public, the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District has determined that it is necessary to adopt a one and two family dwelling code and to require automatic fire sprinkler systems to be installed in all new construction of residential buildings including one and two family dwellings. NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT as follows: SECT/ON 1: ADOPTION .OF THE 'BARRINCIrON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ONE AND,.,TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE. The BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT hereby • adopts the following code to be known as the Harrington Countryside Fire Protection District One and Two Family Dwelling Code: 1. The CABO• One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1995 Edition; for the control of buildings, structures and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Ordinance, with the additions prescribed in Section 3 of this Ordinance. 2 SECTION 2 : AMENDMENTS AND REPEAL. A. =.Amendment. This One and TWO Family Dwelling Code may be amended from time to time by the Board of Trustees . B. Repeal . All ordinancesand parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 3 : ADDITIONS. A, Additions-_to the Barrington Count side J. e Protection District One and Two Family Dwelling Code. 1 . Section 325 Fire Suppression Systems: (a) 325 . 1 WHERE REQUIRED: An automatic fire sprinkler system, approved by the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District shall be installed in all new construction of residential buildings including one and two family dwellings: . (b). •. 325 .2 CRITERIA: The automatic fire spinkler system may consist, in part; of plastic piping in those instances required by this Code but not by other nationally recognized building codes. Where the automatic fire sprinkler system is required by a national •code, the system shall be constructed to conform to the • provisions of that code and of the National Fire' Protection Association Standard No. 13, 13 R or 13 D as applicable. SECTION 4 : PENALTY. Any person violating or failing to comply with any_of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined a sum of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500 .00 for each 3 • offense, and a separate offense shall .be deemed committed on each z:/ay during or upon which a violation occurs or continues. SECTION 5 : This Ordinance shall be in full force andeffect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. APPtO E n : / 7 P• ESIDENT ATTEST: SECRETARY AYES : �...�/-[ :lft 9 SC; `---' NAYE 8 : „� ABSENT: 11141,Q.-# . .PAS SED: PP /77 7 . . • APPROVED: V/i I ? '?- PUBLISHED: August 5) 1997 • • h;tfhtkom.bai 4 • • • ORDINANCE 3-2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, FIRE, CHAPTER 14.05, FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, 14.05.010 THROUGH 14.05.100 INCLUSIVE WHEREAS, the Wheeling Fire Department has recognized the need to modify the Wheeling Municipal Code Title 14,'Chapter 14.05, Fire Sprinkler Systems; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the Fire Department, find it to be in the best interest of the Village of Wheeling to revise Chapter 14.05 of the Wheeling Municipal Code. • • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WHEELING, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, STATE OF ILLINOIS: • SECTION ONE:The Village of Wheeling Municipal Code, Title 14, Chapter 44.05, Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby amended In Its entirety as follows: CHAPTER 14.05 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - Sections . 14.05.010 Fire Sprinkler Systems Required 14.05.020 Retrofitting of Existing Buildings and Structures • 14.05.030 . Alarm Monitoring of Fire Sprinkler Systems 14.05.040 Monitoring of Fire Sprinkler System Isolation Valves 14.05.050 Backflow Prevention 14.05.060 Fire Department Connection 14.05.070 Exterior Fire Department Connection Visual Indicator • 14.05.080 Hydraulic Calculation Minimum Safety Factor 14.05.090 Penalty for Violation • 14.05.100 Board of Appeals • 14.05.010 Fire Sprinkler Systems Required. Except as provided below, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings and structures regardless of the materials used in construction and/or use group classification. Exception # 1: All buildings and/or structures used exclusively for the transmission and/or distribution of electrical power. Exception #2: Detached accessory buildings and/or structures with an Z • • • • • intended use that is Incidental to that of the primary building and/or structure on the same lot of record as a detached ' . single-family home. 'Detached accessory buildings and/or structures shall include detached garages,storage sheds,and " animal habitats. This exception shall not apply if the horizontal • separation between the accessory building and/or structure is less than ten(10)feet from any other building and/or structure. Exception # 3: Detached accessory buildings and/or structures -with an intended use that is incidental to that of the primary building • and/or structure on the same lot of record where the primary building and/or structure is classified as a Use Group B, F, I, • M, S, and U (as defined by Title 15, Chapter 15.16.001 of the • Village of Wheeling Municipal Code,the 1993 BOCA National . Building Code, Twelfth Edition, and the 2003 International Building Code)that are less than 225 square feet in size. This exception shall not apply if the horizontal separation between the accessory building and/or structure is less than twenty-five (25) feet from any other building and/or structure or the accessory building and/or structure is used for the storage of the following hazardous materials: • • Flammable and/or combustible liquids classified as Class IA, IB, IC, II,and iilA if the combined quantity. exceeds 30 gallons (113.562 Liters). • Flammable gas if the quantity exceeds 10 gallons (37.9 Liters) and/or 333 cubic feet of gas (9,429.5 Liters). • Corrosives. • • • Toxic Agents. •• • Oxidizers classified as Class 2, 3, or 4. Class 1 Oxidizers shall not exceed 100 gallons (378.5 Liters)and/or 1,000 pounds(3732 Kilograms). • • Unstable/Reactives. .• Water Reactives if the quantity exceeds 100 gallons (378.5 Liters) and/or 1,000 pounds . (373.2 Kilograms). • Pyrophoric Materials (all classifications). • • Organic Peroxides (all classifications). • • Explosives (all classifications). • 2 ti . • Exception #4: Picnic shelters, gazebos, pergolas, and detached public restroom facilities with a minimum horizontal separation of . twenty-five (25)feet from all other buildings and/or structures. This exception shall not apply if the picnic shelter, gazebo, pergola,or detached public restroom facility is equipped with a permanent heat producing appliance that utilizes natural gas and/or propane as a fuel supply or if the detached public restroom facility exceeds a total of 400 square feet in size. • 14.05.020 Retrofitting of Existing Buildings and Structures. An approved automatic'fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any existing building or structure, excluding those buildings or structures with an intended primary use as a detached single- family home, a attached single-family home(i.e.townhome),or a pre-manufactured single- home(1.e. mobile home), when: • 1. The degree of fire hazard or required fire separation (as defined by the Village of Wheeling Building Code) is increased; or 2. The allowable occupant load of the building or structure is increased; or 3. The building area is increased. Building area shall be defined as total square footage of the building or structure; excluding covered porches or stoops. • Fire walls within a building or structure shall not be considered as an exterior wall for purposes of calculating the total building area, An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any existing detached single-family home, attached single-family home (i.e. townhome), or pre-manufactured single-family home(i.e. mobile home), when: 1. The overall square footage of the primary building and/or structure is increased • by 110%or any combination of additions that occur within a five(5)year period that cumulatively equal an increase of 110% or more in the overall square footage of the primary building and/or structure. 14.05.030 Alarm Monitoring of Fire Sprinkler Systemst Except as provided below, all fire sprinkler systems shall be monitored with an approved alarm system • designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)Standard#72,National Fire Alarm Code, 1999 Edition. Transmission of alarm signals'to a remote or central station facility (as defined by Underwriter's Laboratories; UL)shall be by use of reverse polarity connection. . Exception # 1: All detached single-family homes. 3 • Exception#2: Ail attached single-family homes (i.e. townhomes). Exception#3: All pre-manufactured single-family homes(i.e.mobile homes). 14.05.040 Mo 'tori • of Fire S.rinkler S tern•Isolation Valves. ,All fire sprinkler systems required to be monitored in accordance with Section 14.05.030 shall have all system isolation valves monitored as part of the approved alarm system. • 14.05.060 Backflow Prevention., All fire sprinkler systems shall be equipped with a backflow prevention device in accordance with Chapter 16.2 of the Village of Wheeling Municipal Code and,where required,shall be annually inspected in accordance with the provisions of the 77 ILL ADM. CODE 890 (State of Illinois Plumbing Code), Section 890.1130. Said backflow prevention.devices'shall be UL listed, FM approved, and/or ASSE listed for use with fire sprinkler systems. 14.06.060 Fire Department Connection. All fire department connections shall be equipped with a single five(5)inch diameter Storz fitting equipped with a protective cap and chain. The piping from the Storz fitting to the main fire sprinkler riser shall be adequately sized to supply the hydraulically designed flow demands of the fire sprinkler system at an inlet pressure of 100'psi or less. The minimum pipe size associated with all fire department connections shall be equal to the diameter of the largest fire sprinkler riser in multiple fire sprinkler riser assemblies or four(4) inches, whichever Is larger. Exception# 1: All detached single-family dwellings are not required to be equipped with a fire department connection. • Exception#2: All attached single-family dwellings (i.e. townhomes) are not • required to be equipped with a fire department connection. Exception.#3: All pre-manufactured single-family homes(i.e.mobile homes) • are not required to be equipped with a fire department • . connection. 14.06.070 Exterior Fire Department Connection Visual Indicator. When a . • fire sprinkler system is required to have a fire department connection In accordance with Section 14.05.060, a visual indicator shall be installed directly above the fire department connection in a location approved by the Wheeling Fire Prevention Bureau. In those cases ' where architectural design visually obscures the visual indicator-from being seen from the primary roadway in front of the building and/or structure that is protected by the fire sprinkler system,the Fire Department shall determine an alternate location for placement of the visual indicator on the front of the building and/or structure.The visual indicator shall • • • be activated as a result of water flow through the fire sprinkler system and activation of the fire sprinkler system monitoring system. • 14.05.080 Hydraulic Calculation Minimum Safety Factor. For purposes of • design calculations, a minimum five (5) psi safety factor shall be incorporated into all hydraulic calculations associated with each new and/or modified fire sprinkler system. Said safety factor shall be added after all other hydraulic calculations have been completed to the point where the underground service line directly connects to the Village of Wheeling water main system. Exception# 1: All detached single-family dwellings, attached single-family . homes(i.e. townhomes), and pre-manufactured single-family homes (i.e. mobile homes) shall be required• to have a , minimum two(2)psi safety factor incorporated into all hydraulic 'calculations associated with each new and/or modified fire sprinkler system. Said safety factor shall be added after all other hydraulic calculations have been completed to the point where the underground service line directly connects to the Village of Wheeling water main system. • 14.05.090 Penalty for Violation. Any person,firm, or corporation violating the • provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1.04 of the Village of Wheeling Municipal Code. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. • 14.05.100 Board of Aapeals. The Village President, a Village Trustee (Fire & Police Liaison),and the Village Manager shall serve as a Board of Appeals whose purpose is to hear and decide upon any orders,decisions,or determinations made by the Fire Chief and/or his designee in regards to this ordinance. Ali requests for an appeal shall be submitted, in writing, to the Fire Chief prior to the initiation of any construction and/or modifications to the involved building and/or structure. Ali appeals shall be limited to those claims that the true intent of this ordinance has been incorrectly interpreted,the provisions of this code do not apply,or an alternate form of fire suppression system is proposed. The Board of Appeals shall submit their findings, in writing,within fourteen(14)calendar days following the hearing. All decisions of the Board of Appeals shall be final. SECTION TWO: Those chapters, sections, or sub-sections of Title 14, Fire, not expressly amended or repealed by this Ordinance are hereby re-enacted and it is expressly declared to be the intention of this Ordinance not to amend or repeal any portions of the. Wheeling Municipal Code other than as expressly set forth in Section One of this Ordinance. 5 • SECTION THREE: lf•any sections,.clauses,or provisions of this Ordinance,or any . application thereof to any person,property,or circumstances shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceable provision or application,and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION FOUR:This Ordinance shall be in full-force and effect from and after its passage, approval, andpublicationaccording to law. • Trustee F .c �._ moved, seconded by Trustee that Ordinance 3760 be passed. • Trustee Abruscato Trustee P. Horcher . . Trustee Argiris /-Q Trustee M: Horcher Trustee Heer' p . ' Trustee Lehmann APPROVED this 14th.day of July 2003 by the President and : •.- _• o, Trustees of the Village of Wheeling, Illinois. ;01 411111 • fi,q,,, Greg K :tecki • ��? • do Village - esident s em/ feORA T ; � . t, ...a.– F t ATTES mss. SEAL j c Elaine E. Simps• • Village.Cleric APPROVED AS TO FORM: •• Village Attorney • 6 ORDINANCE NO. 34:: - 2002 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-2-2 OF THE HOFFMAN ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Hoffman Estates. Cook and Kane Counties, Illinois, as Follows: Section That Section 90,L.2 of 90-1.0. Fire Suppression Systems, of sub-section A-I0 of - Section 11-2-2- of i-loffmar. Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as foilows: - 10. Section 904.0 Fire Suppression Systems 9041 2 Use Group A-I, A-3 and A-4: Where a permanent structure in Use Group A-1, A-3 and A-4 fire area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m:) in area. an automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows: a. Throughout the entire story or floor level where such A-I, A-3 or A-4 Use Group is located; b. Throughout all stories and floor levels below such A-1, A-3 or A-4 Use Group; and c. T'aroughout ail intervening stories and floor levels between such A-1, A-3 or A-4 Use Group and the highest level of exist discharge that serves such Use Group A-1, A-3 or A-4 fire areas, including the highest level of exit discharge. Section 2: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized Co publish this ordinance in pamphlet form. Section 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its passage and approval. PASSED THIS - 1st day of ..TutY ,2002 APPROVED THIS 13 day of -Tut? ,2002 VOTE AYE NAY Trustee Kenley-Rupnow Trustee Frank Trustee Mills Trustee Boester Trustee Brigano Trustee Rusakiewicz APPROVED: /1-*/))1_ Village President ATTEST: ',-. z.trk ;r1 paphl : 1.11s :1.-.1y of -727-: ORDINANCE NO. -r - 2_002 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-2-2 OF THE HOFFNIA.N ESTATES MUNICIPA-I-_CODE PROVIDI"fG FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAI ED by the president and Board of Trustees of the Village of Hoffr an Estates. Cook and Kane Counties. Illinois, as follows: Section 1: That sub-section 904.9.2 be added to sub-section A-10 of Sec:ion 11-2-2 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code to read as follows: 9049.2 Use Croups R-4: The system shall be designed and installed in accordance with NPA 13D. Exceptions: 1. Additions to residential structures constructed prior to December 17, 2001. 2. Remodeling of structures which were originally constructed prier to • December 17, 2001, unless such remodeling encompasses 100 percent of the interior space of the structure. Section 2: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form. Section 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its passage and approval and shall apply to all building permits issued after this date of passage - except for those properties under contract on January 31, 2002 or before. PASSED THIS 4`" day of FEBRUAR`! , 2002 APPROVED THIS4 day of FEBRUARY ,2002 VOTE AYE NAY • Trustee Kenley x Trustee Frank _t Trustee Mills x Trustee Boester x Trustee Bri�ano x Trustee Rusakiewicz x APPROVED: Village President AT T EST• • ORDl 4.NCE :NO. :00 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-2-2 OF THE HOFFMAN ESTATES ,IL"`t1CIP.AL CODE PROVTDI`tG FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS NOWTHEREFORE, BE lT ORDAINED by :he ?resident i-;d ?oar? of Trustees of the Village of Hoffman Estates, Cook and Kane Counr,es. 111:.ots. as :ciicw.: Section !: That sub-section 904.1 1, Existing Occupancies of Section 1l-2-_ of Hoffman Estates Municipai Code be amended to read as [oilcws: 90' 1.1 7xisting Occupancies— Existing occupancies shall conform to the requirements of the bulking code in effect at the time it was constructed, reconst:acted or remodeled, until such time as any of the following occur: -- a. Ail occupancies except Use Group R-3 &R — 1. When an existing building undergoes an alteration. renovation, addition or repair in an amount equal to more than thirty-five percent (35%) of its existing value based upon an independent appraisal of a mutually agreed upon M.A.!. certified appraiser. 2. All existing occupancies that do not have a fire suppression system installed in accordance with Section 904 of the building code shall reaofit the occupancy with a Fire suppression system no later than the year 2010, except for - Use Group R-2 and Use Group A-4 and ancillary A, B and S uses to Use Group R-2. b. A residential or business condominium conversion occurs. Section 2: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form. Section 3: That this ordinance shall be in Fail force and effect immediately rsom and after its passage and approval and publication according to law. PASSED THIS 'G1 day of ,2002 APPROVED THIS 5 t day of i i ,2002 VOTE AYE NAY • Trustee Kenley-Rupnow x Trustee Frank x Trustee Mills x Trustee Boester x Trustee Brigano _ _'cs2r.= Trustee Rusakiewicc APPROVED: ORDINANCE NO. 7:15'4 - 2000 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIOtNS 11-2-3, 11-2—; AND 10-3-8 OF THE HOFFMAN ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS NOW. Tr:EREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trestees of:he Village of Hoffman Estates. Cook and Kane Counties, Illinois, as follows: Section 1: That Section 11-2-3-J of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: Section 904.0 Fire Suppression Systems 904.2 Use Group A-1, 1-3 and 1-4: Where a Use Group A-I, A-3 and A-4 fire area exceed t000 square feet(93m2) in area, an automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows: - 1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-I, 1-3 or 1-4 Use Group is located; - 2. Throughout all stones and floor levels below the A-I, A-3 or 1-4 Use Group; and - - 3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels between the A-1, 1-3 or A- 4 Use Group and the highest level of exist discharge that serves Use Group A- 1, A-3 or 1-4 fire areas, including the highest level of exit discharge. 904.3 Use Group 1-2: Where a Use Group 1-2 fire area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m-) in area or is located either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-2 tire area, an automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as Follows: !. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-2 Use Group is located: • 2. Throughout all stones and floor levels below the 1-2 Use Group; and 3. Throughout all intervening stones and floor levels between the 1-2 Use Group and the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group 1-2 fire area, including the level of exit discharge. 904.4 Use Group E Delete Exception. - 904.6 Use Group I Delete Exception. 904.7 Use Groups: B, VI, S-I, S-2, F-1 and F-2: Throughout all buildings with a Use Group B, NI, S-I. 5-2. F-I, and F-2, fire area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m2). an automatic lire suppression system shall be provided as follows: l. Where all Use Groups B, M, S-I, S-2, F-I and F-2 fire area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m2) in area; ?. ",Vhere the total combtned area of all Use Group B. NI. S S F-1 and F-2 :ire areas on all floors exceeds 1000 square feet 193m1: or 3 Where any Use Group B, N1, S-1, 5-2. F-I and F-2 fire area is more :han three stones above trade. Exception. Public ,arages shall conform to Section 008 0 904.8 Use Group R-I: Delete entire Exception. 904.9 Use Group R-2: Delete entire Exception. 904.9 I Use Groups R-3 in accordance with Section I I-2-3-? Section 906.2.31. Exceptions: l- Additions to residential su-ucrures constricted prior to February 21.2000. 2. Remodeling_ of structures which were or.gmaily constructed prior to February 2000, unless such remodeling encompasses 100 percent of the interior space of the structure. 90a.9 2 Use Groups R-1: The system shall-5e destsned and installed in-accordance with YFPA l3D in the following areas or rooms, but not limited to: 1. Furnace area. 2. Hot water heater area. 3. Kitchen cooking area. Area adjacent to all fireplaces. 5. Area adjacent co all future fireplaces as shown on floor plans. 6. Laundry area. Exceptions: 1. Additions co residential structures constructed prior to February 21, 2000. 2. Remodeling of structures which were originally constructed prior to February 14, 2000, unless such remodeling encompasses 100 percent of the interior space of the structure. Section 2: That Section 11-2-3-P of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: P. Section 906.0 Fire Sprinkler System 906.5 Sprinkler alarms: Approved audible and visual alarm devices shall be activated by water flow and shall be located in an approved location on the exterior of building and additional audible and visual alarm devices shall be installed throughout the building and/or areas of sprinkler coverage. Exceptions: - 1. Alarms and alarm attachments shall not be required for limited area sprinkler systems with less than 5 sprinkler heads(see Section 907.5). Delete Exception 2. 906.5.1 StrobelBell: All new ;ire department connections shall have a white strobe light and audible hortlbell located above the fire department connection. The audible and visual devices shall operateupon activation of the flow alarm. The type and location of the strobe and audible warning device shall be approved by the fire of ctai. Section 3: That Section 11-2-3-X of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: X. Section 923.0 Supervision - 923 i Fire suppression systems: All required suppression systems shall be connected to and supervised by the Hoffman Estates Communications Center in accordance to NFPA 72.1993. Exceptions: I. Undergound gate valves with roadway boxes. _. Use Group R-3. Use Group R-4. 923.2 Fire protective signaling systems: All required fire protection systems shall be connected :o the Hoffman Estates Communications Center in accordance to NFiPA 72-1993. Exception: Single-station detectors required by Section 919.3. Section 4: That Section 11-2-4 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: Section 11-2-4. CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE 1992 Regulating the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair. location and use of detached one- and two-family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory su-uctures to be amended as follows: A. Section R-107 Right of Appeal - Delete entire section. B. Section R 221 Fire Suppression System— An automatic fire suppression system shall be provided throughout all buildings with an occupancy m Use Group R-4 in accordance with NFPA 13D in the Following areas or rooms: 1. Furnace area. 2. Hot water heater arca. 3. Kitchen cooking area. 4. Area adjacent co all fireplaces. 5. Area adjacent to all future Fireplaces as shown on floor plans. 6. Laundry area. C. Section R-302 Materials - R-302.2 Concrete• All concrete used for footings, foundations, basement slabs, interior nabs on grade, garage Floors, driveways, patios, sidewalks, service walks and steps shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3.500 o.s.i. at 23 days or 6-bag mix. In addition. all concrete shall be air entrained. Total air content (percent by volume of concrete)shall be not less than 5% or more :hart 7%. • Table No.No. R-302.2 - Delete entire table. D. Section R-303 Footings- Delete all references to wood footings and foundations. E. Section R-30,4 Foundation Walls- R-304.5 Wood Foundations -delete entire section. - F. Section R-4503 Concrete Floors (on Ground) - -- _ - R-603.1 General:- Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be constructed in accordance with Figure No. R-303. The specified compressive strength of concrete at 23 days shall be not less than 3,500 pounds per square inch except where weather exposure requires greater strength and air-entrained concrete,as set forth in Section R-302. . Slabs shall be constructed with control joints having a depth of at least one-fourth the slab thickness, and joints shall be spaced at intervals not more than 30 feet in each direction and slabs not rectangular in shape shall have control joints across the slab at points of offset, if offset exceeds 10 feet. G. Section R-604 Treated Wood Floors(on Ground)- Delete entire section. H. Chapter 20 - General Plumbing Requirements and Definitions— Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990, I. Chapter 21 - Plumbing Materials - Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. J. Chapter 22 - Plumbing, Drainage, Waste and Vent Systems(DWV) Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. • K. Chapter 23- Plumbing Fixtures,Traps and Receptors - Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code/1990. L. Chapter 24 -Water Service Distribution - Delete entire chapter. Refer to BOCA National Plumbing Code11990. l. Chapter 25 -Sewers and Private or Individual Sewage Disposal Systems- Delete entire chapter Refer IO BOC.-k National Plumbin4, Code/1990. • i -5- Section That the Village Clerk is hereby author,zed to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form. Se^ion 6: That this ordinance shall be :n full cr= and ei`ect immedia:ei'. From and after its passage and approval. PASSED THIS 21s: day of '- a , 2000 APPROVED THIS 2t day of , 2000 VOTE AYE NAY Trustee McLeod Y Trustee Kenley t Trustee Giacalone — ab ; Trustee Frank Trustee Mills Trustee Boester x APPROVED: Village fresident ATTEST:- „.T TEST:- y i Village tier's Published ;n pamphlet form this day of eor, , 2000. r VILLAGE OF CLARENDON HILLS SINGLE FAMILY FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS CLARIFICATIONS 1. The residential sprinkler system ordinance was passed too fast. The concept was first addressed on May 1, 2000 at a Public Safety Committee Meeting. Prior to the meeting, notice appeared in the May 2000 issue of Trustee Topics under "Agenda Matters". In addition, letters were sent to forty-six builders advising them of the May 1 meeting and proposed sprinkler regulations. A Special Public Safety Committee meeting was scheduled for June 13, 2000 just to discuss the sprinkler ordinance. Notice of the special meeting appeared in the June 2000 issue of Trustee Topics under"Agenda Matters". Another forty-six letters were sent to builders prior to the meeting. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance in August, a front page article appeared in the August 2000 issue of Trustee Topics and under"Agenda Matters". There was no July issue of Trustee Topics. In addition to Village initiated communication, there were many articles and editorials in the local newspapers concerning the sprinkler ordinance. Various people addressed the Village Board on the ordinance at the June and August meetings. 2. The facts presented were grossly misleading. The information contained on the August 2000 issue of Trustee Topics utilized cost information obtained from the National Fire Sprinkler Association and permitted square footage for "typical" homes currently being built in the Village. The costs shown, $1.38 to $1.50 per square foot, were offered several times at meetings as current and valid. The square footage, 3,600 square feet, reflects the average square footage calculation for building permits. Several factors have contributed to allegations that costs were misrepresented in the August 2000 newsletter. First, the area being sprinklered in many cases exceeds 3,600 square feet. The area sprinklered includes basement and perhaps attic spaces that are not included in permit calculations. As a result, the overall cost is much greater that the $4,968 to $5,400 given in Trustee Topics. Second, the price given in Trustee Topics was a generalization and could not include elements of a system designed for a specific home. As homeowners are designing their homes and sprinkler systems are being designed specifically for those homes, things like the need for pumps are being identified. Every sprinkler system will not require a pump, but for those that do additional costs will be incurred. In the past, similar information has been provided in Trustee Topics for the property tax and road program. It is impossible to portray the unique cost for each home. A "typical' case is given with the underlying facts. This allows a resident to apply those facts to their specific circumstances and get a more realistic cost. The criticisms of the sprinkler costs are similar to those received with property tax and road program estimates. 1 - t 3. Asked for a moratorium on residential sprinkler systems. Residential sprinkling requirements were established by ordinance and any cessation in application of the ordinance would have to also be done by ordinance. A moratorium ordinance would bar application of the ordinance for a limited period of time and would identify specific action to be taken during that period of time. Legal counsel has advised that a moratorium ordinance cannot appear to be arbitrary and must contain the noted specifics. An alternative for consideration if the limitation on time needed for a moratorium is a problem would be to repeal The original ordinance could be repealed and reintroduced, if desired, with any amendments. Repeal of the ordinance would be achieved through passage of an ordinance. 4. Adverse selection (new homes vs. older/existing homes). Building codes are in place to ensure that buildings are built in a safe manner and they protect their occupants from danger. All building codes were developed from information received regarding construction problems, fires, occupant and firefighter injuries and deaths, etc. All things that a builder incorporates into the house regarding fire and/or safety are usually required by a building code. They don't put these items in because they want to. Without building codes a lot of these features would not be constructed into the house. There are many areas across the country that do not require many things that are required here. Things such as hard conduit piping, hard copper piping, secondary exits from basements, hard wired smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, etc. All of these things are in place to insure that the building is safe from a construction and life safety standpoint. A residential sprinkler system serves the same purpose, but takes it a step farther by extinguishing the fire. No other code requirement is designed to actually extinguish a fire. Amendments to building and other codes are typically applied to new applicants. Code amendments are not typically applied retroactively to existing single family homes. The amendments to the plumbing and electrical codes currently under consideration will be applied to all new applicants for permits. They will not be retroactively applied to every home in the Village. Over time the community moves toward compliance through new construction and remodeling. Infrequentiy•codes are retroactively applied. An example would be code requirements for installation of fire alarm systems and rapid entry systems (Knox Boxes) in certain occupancies. These systems were required to be installed in all covered occupancies over a specified period of time. Single family homes were not required to comply, and generally the places required to install these systems were either multi-family dwellings or places of business where the safety of the general public was a concern. 5. Value of sprinklered homes—marketability. The impact of sprinkler systems on the value of homes in Clarendon Hills is speculative. Clearly, features that help protect the value of a home, like alarm systems, generally add valueto a home. The value of a sprinkler system may vary from buyer to buyer. It seems doubtful, however, that sprinkler systems in new homes will deter prospective residents from locating in Clarendon Hills. Most of the homebuyers who have raised concerns about the sprinkler requirement are residents who currently live in town— not builders wanting to construct a home for an unknown, future buyer. 2 I In Scottsdale, Arizona the homes equipped with sprinklered systems are selling for higher prices and quicker than homes that are not equipped with a sprinkler system. In Barrington, Illinois the Lakewood Homes development projected that it would take 2-1/2 years to sell all forty six (46) homes in this development. All of the homes in this development were sold in thirteen (13) months. Sprinkler systems will require some maintenance. In this they are no different that the furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, lawn sprinklers, and other home features requiring periodic maintenance. The mere fact that maintenance is required seems unlikely to negatively impact home values. Time will tell if the sprinkler systems will leak or otherwise cause problems. To date, compelling information about leaks, failures or other malfunctions has not been provided. 6. Cost concerns—cost analysis. Table 1 provides an analysis of the sprinkler system proposals received to date on twelve new residences. This includes all the sprinkler plans submitted to date, together with bids volunteered by contractors and owners of projects in the planning stage, and some comparison bids received by builders prior to the commencement date of the ordinance. The names and addresses are withheld for privacy reasons. The table lists the number of square feet determined for the building permit (as defined in the zoning ordinance, generally the first and second floors) and the total square feet sprinkled (including all basements and any finished portions of attics). The bids are presented, with an indication of whether a pump was required and its cost, if separate. The total bid price per square foot is determined both on the permit square feet and the actually sprinklered square feet. The average total bid price was $9,797 per house, or $2.54 per permitted square foot, or $1.63 per sprinklered square foot. The range per sprinklered square foot was $1.32 to $2.06. Interestingly, the presence of the 'urn. did not .••-_r t• - e nit cost significantly, although the average price of pump a- a id alter.- - , - '.. - ; +Jai 1 /eldt• i 4 J` TABLE 1 re t5' S d SPKLR 1 t , f HOUSE# CO. PMT. P PKL.SF] BASE BID PUMP? PUMP BID TOTAL BID $/PMT SF$/SPKL SF 1* A 4,200 6,200 $8,900.00 N $ - $ 8,900.00 $ 2.12 $ 1.44 2* A 4,376 6,720 $11,540.00 N $ - $11,540.00 $ 2.64 $ 1.72 3* A 4,548 7,435 $12,085.00 N $ -_$12,085.00 $ 2.66 $ 1.63 4 A_ 3,841 5,733 $7,860.00 Y $1,475.00 $ 9,335.00 $ 2.43 $ 1.63 5 B 2,344 3,572 $6,200.00 N $ - $ 6,200.00 $ 2.65 $ 1.74 6 B 3,466 5,463 $11,250.00 INCL. $ - $11,250.00 $ 3.25 $ 2.06 7! AF 5,033 7,911 $10,350.00 Y $1,475.00 $11,825.00 $ 2.35 $ 1.49 8 B 3,722 5,526 $10,200.00 INCL. $ - $10,200.00 $ 2.74 $ 1.85 9 B 2,923 4,811 $8,300.00 INCL. $ - $ 8,300.00 $ 2.84 $ 1.73 10 A 3,528 5,612 $7,430.00 N $ - $ 7,430.00 $ 2.11 $ 1.32 11, A 5,097 7,568 $9,250.00 Y $1,500.00 $10,750.00 $ 2.11 $ 1.42 12 B 3,733 6,265 $9,750.00 INCL. $ - $ 9,750.00 $ 2.61 $ 1.56 AVERAGE 3,901 6,068 $9,426.25 $1,483.33 $ 9,797.08 $ 2.54 $ 1.63 * Comparison figures--bids for houses where sprinklers not required. 3 7. Sprinkler plan review—explore delays. When the sprinkler requirement was passed, staff anticipated that there would be certain delays in preparing and reviewing another set of plans for each new house. The delays that some builders and homeowners are experiencing are of two types: The extra time it takes to provide a full submittal and the time it takes for the Village's fire safety consultant to review the plans submitted. It is apparent that there has been a learning curve on the part of the general contractors as they work their way through getting sprinkler system bids, choosing a sprinkler contractor, and getting plans prepared by the_sprinkler contractor. Staff made every effort to work with the contractors and homeowners to make the process go smoothly. We supplied lists of sprinkler association contractors, as well as several types of information on the new code requirements. We foresaw that the sprinkler plans would likely not be available at the time of permit submittal. Although we require a full submittal, we accepted the building permit applications without the Sprinkler plans. We explained, however, that the applicants should not wait to pick up their permit to start the sprinkler plans, since we could not issue more than a foundation permit without approved sprinkler plans. Because the sprinkler plans require a specialized knowledge to review, staff has used the same fire safety consultant that has reviewed commercial and multi-family sprinkler plans for us for several years. The firm performs reviews for numerous municipalities and has performed satisfactorily for us in the past. While only a few residential sprinkler plans have been reviewed to for us date, we find the average turnaround time (including mailings) is currently two to three weeks. This is not at all unusual for a specialized review. It is worth noting that it is substantially longer than the review periods builders experience from our other plan reviewer and engineer. Those consultants usually return comments in one to five working days, which is exceptional. We have also noticed that about half of the sprinkler plans have required resubmittal, which entails a second review. It appears that some applicants did not allow sufficient time in their schedule to have a full set of sprinkler plans prepared, reviewed and approved without creating a delay in their projects. This may change with greater experience. One builder brought a complete set of sprinkler plans with the initial permit submittal. We were able to issue a full building permit, since the sprinkler plan review took no longer than the remainder of the review. There will always be new homebuilders and homeowners who general their own projects, however, who run into delays due to their inexperience with sprinkler systems. 8. Third floor height concerns—zoning restrictions. The point was made that Fire Department concerns with fighting fires in homes that are as tall as recently built homes might be reduced if changes contemplated by the Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission (ZBA/PC) are instituted. The ZBA/PC has been reviewing bulk regulations since a joint workshop with the Village Board in July 2000. After several months'deliberation, they have reached a consensus that the definition of "height" in the Zoning Ordinance should be returned to measure the distance to the highest peak or ridge of the building. In the R-1 District, they will recommend that maximum height be set at 37.5 feet. This is approximately four feet lower than the highest peak height to be built recently under the current provisions. It is believed that the proposed changes will not materially address the fire department concerns. The ZBA/PC will also recommend counting all attic space over seven feet, as well as attics with bath facilities, as floor area, which may discourage third floor living spaces or reduce the overall bulk of homes being constructed. 4 9. Extra construction costs associated with sprinkler systems. In the process of installing another mechanical system in a residence, some extra costs will be incurred, particularly as it affects the work of other trades. These include: framing, drywall, plumbing, electrical and, possibly, security contractors. While it is impossible for staff to perform statistically significant research on this matter, anecdotal evidence is available from persons who have completed installation. If a second floor ceiling is vaulted, or for some other reason requires installation of a sprinkler pipe in the attic, the framer may have to build a box around the pipe and heavily insulate it. That cost is estimated at up to $300. The sprinkler contractors are not allowed to perform certain aspects of the installation, such as wiring the flow switch, and alarm horn and/or strobe. A licensed electrician may charge approximately $300 to install these devices on a dedicated circuit. A licensed plumber must provide the "T" connection for the sprinkler system from the water service line before the meter. The charge for this may be $100 to $200. Optional connections between the sprinkler system and a security system may also be incorporated. These devices may include interior fire alarms and linkage to the fire department alarm board or a private monitoring system. These costs vary greatly, but were estimated between $700 and $9,000. Monthly monitoring service costs could be in the area of $30, although that payment may include burglar as well as flow switch monitoring. Miscellaneous changes to drywall and decorating jobs should total less than $100. Should the owner opt for a loop within the system that is protected by anti-freeze, one bid received was for$3,250. This amount could vary widely. Village review fees are $300, which includes one or two reviews and two inspections. In summary, the typical additional (one-time) construction costs are: TABLE 2 REQUIRED OPTIONAL Electrician $300 Box/Insulate Ceiling Pipe $300 Plumber $100-200 Connect to Security System $700-9000 Drywall Installer $0-100 Anti-Freeze Loop $3000-4000 Village Sprinkler Review $300 TOTAL(ESTIMATE) $700-900 VARIABLE 10. Water pressure/flow rates/pumps/other installation options. Portions of the Village water system have lower or higher static (pressure without flow) water pressures than others. The range in pressure throughout the Village is from 30-52 psi depending on location. Water pressure is dictated by the height of our(2) water towers and the relation in elevation of the specific properties. Pressure varies by (1 psi) for every(2.31) feet in elevation change. In some locations, the combination of pressure, service line diameter, distance to the sprinkler heads and interior pipe diameter, results in a water pressure at the most remote heads that is insufficient to fully activate the sprinkler heads with a recommended margin of safety. In these instances, the sprinkler contractors have requested a larger water service or fire pump. A larger service line diameter results in less loss of residual (flowing water) water pressure due to friction. The Village's fire safety consultant has indicated that in addition to the 1 1/2" service line or the addition of a fire pump, some installations may meet the minimum pressure by increasing the diameter of the internal sprinkler pipes (typically 1"to 1 W'). In summary, the goal to effectively operate the fire sprinkler system is to provide a combination of adequate water volume and pressure to the most remote sprinkler heads that meets standards. This goal may be meet by increasing the service line diameter to 1 1/2", including a fire pump or increasing the internal plumbing to 1 14" vs. 1" pipe. Each location would need to be evaluated. 5 - t 11. Upgrading water services to 1-1/2". At the present time, the Village requires all new construction to install a minimum 1" service. This water service is replacing the existing %" — 3/." services. There have been a few 1 '/z" services installed under special circumstances. There have been requests to increase the service diameter from 1" to 1 %Z" by some fire sprinkler contractors. The following are concerns as it relates to the delivery of water to customers and maintenance of these 1 %" services in the future. The larger 1 1/2" service will allow more volume of water to that customer. This additional volume is not due to increased pressure provided by the larger pipe, but less friction loss making more volume available. This is not a concern for regular domestic use, but the volume that will be made available for lawn irrigation systems. Lawn irrigations systems are the largest draw on the water system in the summer months. Our water main system has 63% pipes of 6" in diameter or less. Continued installations of 1 /z" services with irrigation systems on these 6" or less water mains are a concern for future demands. The larger 1 %"services will also create higher maintenance and installation costs. Parts for 1 %2" are double the cost of 1" and substantially more labor intensive for repairs (see table 3). Also, 1 %" services cannot be directly tapped into the water main and require a tapping sleeve that has a history of deterioration over time. The following are the estimated costs for new construction for the various service sizes. These costs do not reflect the base labor, profit, equipment or restoration costs, but reflect additional costs over 1" services. Also, these prices do not reflect internal plumbing costs that would be required with the larger diameter services. TABLE 3 Item 1" **1 1/4" 1 1/2" Service Set 80.00 125.00 140.00 (K) Copper 100' 175.00 240.00 305.00 *Tap Clamp (6") N/A 155.00 140.00 Tap Fee 200.00 300.00 300.00 Extra Labor 0.00 300.00 600.00 Total $455.00 $1,120.00 $1,485.00 Difference vs. 1" $0.00 **$665.00 $1,030.00 Information provided by US Filter Distribution &HR Excavating * All taps over 1" require a tapping sleeve. These costs are for 6"diameter water mains, add an additional $25.00 in 2" increments for larger diameter water mains. ** Although 1 %: water service materials. are manufactured, these parts are not widely stocked and/or readily available. In summary, considering the information provided 1"water services are preferred. 12. Anti-freeze in sprinkler systems deteriorates joints. The concern was raised that the plastic (CPVC) pipe joints would leak when exposed to anti-freeze. The Village fire safety consultant advises that CPVC is not rated for use in anti-freeze systems. Any anti-freeze system would require the use of steel or copper pipes specifically listed by a recognized testing agency, such as UL, for that purpose. 6 13. PVC Pipe leaks. New sprinkler systems must be tested by pressurizing them for at least 15 minutes during the inspection. This is intended to detect any leaks. A report from a builder familiar with the system indicate that any leaks typically manifest themselves during construction or shortly thereafter, although they are uncommon. The possibility of accidental damage to the pipes exists, much like any piping or conduit located in walls or ceilings. The installer should place stud protectors, metal bands, over the points where the pipes penetrate the studs. This prevents nailing into the pipes at those points. Of course it is possible to miss the stud and damage a pipe. Steel pipes would be less likely to incur damage, but plastic pipes could be damaged. It is recommended that someone in the home keep a copy of the sprinkler diagram and proceed with caution when hanging pictures, etc. A test hole should be drilled carefully before nailing in the vicinity of pipes. Staff recommends that along with the internal flow alarms, an audio-visual alarm also be installed and located on the outside of the house. 14. Electric heating elements on sprinkler pipes. Wrapping plastic piping in cold locations with electric heat tape is not permitted, as the pipe materials are not listed for that installation. Further, it is not good practice to place electric heating elements close to the pipes, in case of potential leaks or discharges. The NFPA Sprinkler Systems Handbook recommends that the pipes be insulated by normal means with the following special considerations: a) bans should be placed snugly over the joists so no air gaps exist, b) insulation should be placed snugly the pipes, without compressing the insulation, and c) a second layer of insulation should be laid over the length of the pipe. Other approaches have been recommended by sprinkler installers, including framing a box above the pipe to enclose the extra insulation. Little information is available on the advisability or necessity of installing special heaters or vents from the second floor ceiling to add heat to these enclosures. The most difficult situations appear to be where sprinklers are required over a cathedral, vaulted or tray ceiling. In these cases, there may be inadequate room for a second layer of insulation above the piping. 15. Contamination concerns. On 2/8/01, contact was made with the District IEPA office. They were asked what type of backflow devices are required for a residential fire sprinkler system. The results are as follows: Village Code Chapter 9, Section 9.25, has cross connection control provisions currently in effect. This code covers the requirements necessary if there is a hazardous system as defined by the EPA attached to the public water supply system. A residential fire sprinkler system is considered a hazardous system by the EPA, and is required to have a backflow device. The purpose of a backflow device is to prevent water that is not drinking quality (non-potable), from entering the public water supply. This device isolates the contaminated non-potable system and does not allow this water to travel back into the public water supply. 7 The minimum, IEPA requirement is a Double Detector Check valve "Febco 805y or equivalent". This device is commonly installed in commercial and industrial fire sprinkler systems. The advantages to this device is that it will allow more water available to the sprinkler system than other devices and may eliminate the need for a fire pump or over sizing the pipes. The owner of this device is required to have it tested annually by a certified cross connection control device inspector (CCCDI) and records submitted to the Village. The recommended IEPA backflow device is a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer (RPZ) "Febco 825 or equivalent". This device is considered the most reliable backflow preventer. This unit not only controls the direction of water flow in the system, but will also dump the water to atmosphere if the pressure is higher on the sprinkler side of the system than the public water supply side. The down side of this device is the pressure loss to provide this protection may require a fire pump. This device is also more expensive (approx $100) and requires a drain at the location that is installed. This is the device that is currently required with all lawn irrigation systems in the Village. The owner of this device is required to have it tested annually by a certified cross connection control device inspector(CCCDI) and records submitted to Village. Out of the four towns contacted that have residential fire sprinkler systems, only one requires a RPZ. The Village has the option to require a double detector check valve or RPZ. The staff recommends that the use of antifreeze or any other chemicals should be prohibited in all residential applications. 16. PVC pipe leaching. The construction materials identified in NFPA 13D table 3-3.1 and 3-3.2, including listed steel, copper, CPVC, and PB plastic, are acceptable for residential fire sprinkler systems. The IEPA does not prohibit these materials and are currently acceptable for fire sprinkler applications. In summary, all pipe as currently presented meets IEPA standards and is acceptable for these applications. 17. Backflow devices—double check and/or RPZ annual service costs. All residential sprinkler systems require backflow protection. The Illinois Plumbing Code requires all sprinkler systems to be installed with a double detector check. If a system contains anti-freeze or any other chemicals, (which we don't recommend), it must be installed with an RPZ device. Double detector check valves are preferred for sprinkler systems because they do not reduce the operating pressure as much as an RPZ does. Both double detector check valves and RPZ devices should be inspected annually, tested, adjusted, and certified by a trained and certified technician. This is normally done by a private company. Listed below are prices from a few of the many plumbing companies in the Chicago area that provide this service. Chicago Backflow 708-389-5600 $84.00 1-1/2°or less RPZ Testing Company 708-599-7493 $115.00 1-1/2" or less Mathis Plumbing 708-599-7300 $115.00 1-1/2° or less This service includes travel time, coming to site to test, clean, calibrate, and certify device. This also includes the certification paper work for the homeowner and the mailing of a copy of this paper work to the building or water departments. One company mentioned that if several residents had their backflow preventers done on the same day it is possible to reduce this cost by about 1/3. This cost per device could also be reduced when a resident also has an RPZ for their lawn sprinkler system. 8 • I The fire station currently has two RPZ devices, and the Public Works Building has one double detector check valve and one RPZ device installed in the buildings. The company doing the testing automatically comes out once per year and performs this service as explained above. Many of the homes that have been constructed in the village in recent years have underground lawn sprinkler systems. These homes have RPZ devices installed to prevent backflow from the sprinkler system. 18. Long term maintenance and servicing costs. Residential and Commercial sprinkler systems require very little maintenance over the life of the system. There are currently approximately twenty five (25) commercial sprinkler systems in various buildings within the village. Some of these systems are 50 to 60 years old. These systems actually require less maintenance than a smoke detection system. The residential sprinkler system standard does not require any maintenance or servicing that is required to be done by a service company. The standard does state that the owner or manager should perform a visual inspection of the system to insure that no sprinkler heads have been painted or blocked, the standard also states that the system should be flow tested. The visual inspection and flow testing can be done by the homeowner if they choose. In our initial proposal for residential sprinkler systems, it was stated that the on duty fire department personnel will conduct a voluntary inspection of the residential sprinkler system which would include the visual inspections and the flow tests as outlined in the standard. These inspections and tests could be performed seven (7) days per week during the day or evening hours depending on what is convenient to the homeowner. The fire prevention bureau is already maintaining a log of sprinklered single-family homes containing the dates of installations, inspections, etc. 19. Freezing pipes in outside walls or unheated attic spaces. Sprinkler contractors will attempt to avoid installing any sprinkler system piping in any outside wall or unheated area such as an attic. Most sprinkler system installations can be designed to not require the installation of the sprinkler piping in unheated attic areas or outside walls. The second floor of the homes typically has sidewall heads mounted on the walls about 4" below the ceiling level. This eliminates the need to install piping in the attic area. Should there have to be piping installed in unheated areas, see#14 for discussion about recommended insulation techniques. 20. Sprinklers in attic storage areas. According to NFPA 13D, attic areas used as storage areas shall be protected by a sprinkler system. Generally attics in houses are not designed to be storage areas. Using these areas for storage puts added weight that is sometimes concentrated in small areas that were not designed to handle that type of load. Also storage in attics hinders the fire department when they want to perform roof ventilation. However if the attic is used for storage, it will be required to be sprinklered. 9 • 21. Detection systems instead of suppression systems. While the use of fire and smoke detection systems in homes is encouraged, they do not have the capability to extinguish a fire. Smoke detection devices are still needed and required in a single- family home equipped with a sprinkler system. A smoke detection system will give the earliest warning of a fire. Smoke detection systems were designed to alert the occupants as early as possible so that they have sufficient warning to escape from the structure. With the installation of a smoke detection system and a fire sprinkler system you will have a system that will detect the fire and/or smoke early allowing the residents to escape from the house, and also a system that will extinguish the fire when it is still in the early stages of fire involvement. The combination of these systems will provide life safety and also limit the damage to the structure and its contents. 22. Limited number of sprinkler contractors. The twenty five (25) sprinkler contractors listed in the 2000 Illinois Fire Sprinkler Directory were contacted by telephone. Fourteen (14) of the companies stated that they do perform sprinkler installations in residential single family homes, Nine (9) of the companies do not perform single family sprinkler work, One (1) company does not do residential at this time, but is considering it, and One (1) company gave us no response. Listed below are the companies that do and do not perform residential single-family sprinkler system installations. The Village in no way endorses or recommends the use of any of these companies. YES NO Acme Sprinkler Service Company C.L. Doucette, Inc. Advanced Fire Protection Co. Cannon Fire Protection Company Ahem Fire Protection Cecchin Plumbing and Heating Co. Alliance Fire Protection Fire Control, Inc. Apollo Fire Protection Fire Protection Company Central States Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co Century Automatic Sprinkler Guardian Fire Protection Cybor Fire Protection Co. Sentinel Fire Protection Co. F.E. Moran, Inc. Fire Protection Superior Mechanical Systems, Inc. Global Fire Protection Co. Grinnell Fire Protection Systems McDaniel Fire Systems, Inc. United States Fire Protection of Illinois Windy City Fire Protection, Inc. Universal Fire Protection, LTD does not currently perform single-family installations, however they are considering it. Highland Fire Protection did not get back to us with a response to our questions. Please note that we recently acquired another listing of sixty nine (69) sprinkler companies, however we have not had time to call these companies to inquire how many of them perform residential single family work. 1 23. PVC pipes burning— hazardous vapors It is true that when Poly Vinyl Chloride(PVC) bums it emits hazardous vapors. Fire sprinkler pipes are Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride (CPVC). According to the manufacturer, the CPVC piping has an ignition temperature of 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore hazardous vapors would not be emitted until the pipe reaches a temperature of at least 900 degrees Fehrenheit. Many products in the home are also constructed using PVC materials such as chair padding, counter top materials, various plastic products, etc. Also all of the waste plumbing, such as sink drains, bathtub drains, shower drains, etc. in the homes built today are the same type of PVC pipe as used in a sprinkler system. Most of the PVC sprinkler piping would be protected and enclosed by fire rated drywall, where the majority of the PVC waste is exposed more to a fire. If a fire were to get so intense that it began to bum any of the PVC waste or sprinkler piping in the house, the heat would be so great that a human would not be able to survive in that atmosphere. Notre Dame University is currently in the process of installing residential sprinkler systems in all of its residence halls where students reside. All piping for these systems is PVC. The area sprinklered will total approximately 751,000 square feet. 24. Fire Department response and suppression activities for fires. By the time a fire is discovered it already has burned for approximately 2-3 minutes. After the fire department is notified it will take them another 3-6 minutes to arrive on the scene and another 2-3 minutes to don their SCBA units, pull off hoses, and make entry into the structure, and possibly another 2-3 minutes to locate and begin extinguishment of the fire. Therefore the total time from the inception of the fire to the time the fire department will begin actual extinguishments will be at least 10 minutes. These time ranges were determined by reviewing the fire and investigation reports from several fires in single-family homes in the village. At this point the fire department will be using two fire hoses that flow approximately 150 gallons per minute each. The total water needed to extinguish this fire could be as much as 4,000 gallons or more of water. At the same time there would be significant smoke, heat, fire and water damage to this structure, its furnishings, and contents. This fire would not allow the residents to move back into this house for several months. Damage to the house, contents, and personal belongings would most likely have been substantial. This type of fire would involve about 9-12 firefighters entering this structure and placing themselves in an extremely high risk situation that could involve their injury or death. One of the greatest risks is when a flashover occurs. There have been very few firefighters that have experienced a flashover who lived to tell about it Flashover can generally occur about 8 to 12 minutes into the fire. This is the time period the firefighters will begin entry into the structure. We have videotape showing what a flashover is and when it can occur. This portion of the videotape takes only about 4 minutes to view. If this home had had a residential sprinkler system the sprinkler head would have activated when the fire was still small, extinguished the fire or held in check until the fire department finished extinguishment, would have had minimal damage to the residence, and would not have placed the firefighters lives in danger. 1 • k 25. Iron sprinkler pipes in the basement portions of the home. In the NFPA 13D standard it requires hard metal pipe be installed in the basement areas in the ceiling if the basement is to remain unfinished. The reason for this requirement is that metal pipe is much stronger and would withstand any potential abuses that might occur in an unfinished basement. The preferred material for these pipes is copper, which is the same material used for domestic water piping in the house. Most companies do not use iron pipe for this purpose because the labor time needed to cut and thread it gets too expensive. 26. Long Grove fire incidents in sprinklered homes. It was brought up that there was a fire in Long Grove in a sprinklered house on January 3, 2001. This house did sustain significant damage. Staff spoke with Fire Marshal Gregg Cook of the Long Grove Fire Department to determine why the sprinkler system did not extinguish the fire. He stated that the fire started in the garage area and then the fire traveled above into several void spaces that existed because of an addition to the house,which then allowed the fire to extend into the attic area. As the fire progressed in the garage and began to spread through the entire attic area it became too large to be controlled by the sprinkler system when the roof collapsed. It was also confirmed that the resident took the time to remove 2 cars from the garage before calling the fire department. It is his feeling that if proper construction techniques regarding fire stops in the proper places were used the fire would have been a much smaller incident and the sprinkler system would have functioned properly within the living areas of the house. This fire on January 3, 2001 should not be confused with another fire that occurred in a sprinklered home in Long Grove around Thanksgiving 2000. That fire started in a child's bedroom filled with stuffed animals. The home had a residential fire sprinkler system installed according to the NFPA 13D standard. The smoke detector activated alerting the mother. She was able to get her son and his friends out of the basement with the help of another parent The parent then attempted to put the fire out with fire extinguishers without success. Fortunately, the fire sprinkler system controlled the blaze, except for smoldering under the bed, which the fire department extinguished upon arrival. According to Fire Marshal Gregg Cook, without the fire sprinkler system, the fire would have spread beyond the bedroom as it flashed over causing major fire, smoke and water damage. No residents were killed or injured, and there was no loss of occupancy. 27. Sprinkler systems located in hazardous areas only. Fire origins in hazardous areas do not account for the majority of fires. Table 4 indicates the areas of fire origins. Staff questions the effectiveness of limiting sprinkler systems to select areas of homes. 1 - TABLE 4 APPENDIX A 13D Table A-1-2(b) Fires and Associated Deaths and Injuries in Dwellings, Duplexes, and Manufactured Homes by Area of Origin: Annual Average of 1986-1990 Structure Fires Reported to U.S. Fire _ Departments Civilian Civilian Fires Percent Injuries Percent Area of Origin Deaths Percent Living room, family room, or den 1,330 37.1 42,600 10.5 2,546 18.6 Bedroom 919 25.6 50,200 12.4 3,250 23.7 Kitchen 541 15.1 92,670 22.9 3,987 29.1 Dining room 83 2.3 3,780 0.9 189 1.4 Heating equipment room or area 62 1.7 15,130 3.7 374 2.7 Hallway or corridor 48 1.3 3,690 0.9 155 1.1 Laundry room or area 47 1.3 15,370 3.8 363 2.7 Garage or carport* 45 1.2 14,580 3.6 524 3.8 Bathroom 44 1.2 8,040 2.0 271 2.0 Unclassified structural area 43 1.2 4,530 1.1 104 0.8 Crawl space or substructure space 41 1.2 11,200 2.8 317 2.3 Multiple areas 41 1.1 3,350 0.8 96 0.7 Ceiling/floor assembly or concealed space 32 0.9 3,470 0.9 64 0.5 Wall assembly or concealed space 27 0.8 7,090 1.8 93 0.7 Closet 23 0.6 5,020 1.2 186 1.4 Exterior balcony or open porch 22 0.6 5,570 1.4 121 0.9 Exterior wall surface 22 0.6 14,620 3.6 118 0.9 Unclassified area 21 0.6 2,590 0.6 87 0.6 Attic or ceiling/roof assembly 21 0.6 10,740 2.7 98 0.7 or concealed space Tool room or other supply storage 20 0.5 4,160 1.0 133 1.0 room or area Lobby or entrance way 17 0.5 1,410 0.3 44 0.3 Interior stairway 17 0.5 1,100 0.3 41 0.3 Chimney 17 0.5 60,530 14.9 75 0.5 Unclassified function area 17 0.5 1,090 0.3 43 0.3 Unclassified storage area 14 0.4 2,460 0.6 80 0.6 Area not applicable 11 0.3 1,180 0.3 22 0.2 Exterior stairway 8 0.2 1,090 0.3 25 0.2 Lawn or field 7 0.2 1,670 0.4 24 0.2 Trash room or area 5 0.1 1,140 0.3 14 0.1 Product storage area 5 0.1 780 0.2 23 0.2 Unclassified means of egress 5 0.1 610 0.2 15 0.1 Unclassified service or equipment area 4 0.1 380 0.1 12 0.1 Library 3 0.1 180 0.0 11 0.0 Other known area 26 0.7 12,880 3.2 195 1.4 Total 3,589 100.0 404,900 100.0 13,691 100.0 Note: Fires are estimated to the nearest 10;civilian deaths and injuries are estimated to the nearest 1. *Does not include dwelling garages coded as a separate property, which averaged 19 deaths, 259 injuries, and 21,170 fires per year. Source: 1986-1990 NFIRS and NFPA survey. 1 • 28. Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition videotape misleading. The tape was made using a real house located in Winfield, Illinois. The furnishings and furniture in this house were real and similar to that found in any other home. The Fire Department has photographs and information about some test bums showing sprinklered and un-sprinklered rooms that was done by the Lombard Fire Department recently. 29. Construction materials in video tape different than normal house. Mr. Tom Lia, Executive Director of the Northern Illinois Sprinkler Advisory Board, participated in the burning of this house and he stated that the house used was of normal construction and all of the furnishings used were purchased or taken from other houses. The furnishings and furniture were what you would see in a normal house. 30. Water damage from sprinkler system activations. When a sprinkler head activates it will normally produce approximately 8-14 gallons per minute of water flow. If a sprinkler head activated due to a fire, this sprinkler head would normally only be operating for about 6-8 minutes. This would amount to about 48-112 gallons of water. At that point the fire department would be arriving and would shut off the sprinkler system to keep water damage to a minimum. Homes that have sprinkler systems usually sustain less damage from fire, smoke, and water when a sprinkler system activates for a fire. This damage is far less than the damage that would most likely occur without the sprinkler system. 31. Other communities that have sprinkler ordinances. There are six (6) other communities in Illinois that currently have single-family residential sprinkler ordinances in addition to Clarendon Hills. They are as follows: Long Grove Lake Barrington Barrington Hoffman Estates Park Ridge Wheeling 32. Other area communities that are considering sprinkler ordinances. According to.Tom Lia, Executive Director of the Northern Illinois Sprinkler Advisory Board, he is currently working with thirteen (13) communities in the Chicagoland area regarding possible sprinkler ordinances for single family homes in their communities. He would not identify the communities by name because most of them are still in the planning stages are not ready to present their plans in public. Village staff has been contacted by three of these communities. 1 33. Reasons that other communities have rescinded sprinkler ordinances. Brought up at the meeting were a few towns in California that have rescinded their sprinkler ordinances. Staff has contacted representatives from these communities. All of them mentioned that the California Building Industry Association, (CBIA), placed a high level of pressure on the elected officials in those communities to rescind their residential sprinkler ordinances. Most of the complaints were related to the cost of the systems, making housing unaffordable, and the marketability of the sprinklered homes. One of the cities mentioned never rescinded their ordinance and it is still in full force as it has been for approximately fifteen years. One of the other cities mentioned that the elected officials plan on bringing the issue of a residential sprinkler ordinance up again for possible approval. • 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Andrianna Peterson(708)449-8840 Berkeley Passes Single-Family Fire Sprinkler Ordinance November 20, 2003—In an effort to increase fire safety and protect their citizens, the Berkeley Village Board passed an ordinance requiring the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in all newly constructed homes. Under the direction of Trustee William Daugherty, Fire Chief Frank Sustr and Fire Inspector Michael Mulcahy, the ordinance 'requires all new, single-family homes and townhouses to have home fire sprinklers installed according to NFPA 13D. The ordinance is effective immediately. According to Inspector Mulcahy, it took months of planning, research and hard work with the board to pass the ordinance. "Our board thoroughly reviewed the issues. They really understood the life-saving benefits and the long-term benefits to our community," he said. Chief Sustr said Berkeley has an extremely supportive Board when it comes to fire safety. People from the Fire Department and Village worked hard. Because of their work, Berkeley will be a safer community," he said. Both Chief Sustr and Inspector Mulcahy agree that ordinances that require residential fire sprinklers is the wave of the future because sprinklers help save lives, reduce fire-related property damage and protect firefighters who respond to house fires. . Berkeley is the fourteenth Northern Illinois municipality to require residential fire sprinklers. -more- Your fair and objective meeting format is conducive to bringing out the facts and eliminating speculation. Please keep up the good work and thank you for writing us to be able to submit testimony. Sincerely, Tom Lia Attachments: 10 Year Scottsdale Report Berkeley Press Release CC: Councilman Tom Sandor CONTACT FOR LEADERS OF THE ASSOCIATIONS www. firesprinklerassoc.org If you are looking for fire sprinkler information or opinions from the leaders of the following Departments or Associations, check this list below: Residential Fire Sprinkler Ordinances for new single-family homes are in place in: Long Grove Hoffman Estates Barrington Lake Barrington LaGrange Park Wheeling Clarendon Hills Park Ridge Round Lake Beach Streamwood West Dundee Glen Ellyn Mount Prospect • Chief Lany McManaman of West Dundee 847/551-3805 lrm@west-dundee.il.is • Lead Inspector Mike Schmitt of Long Grove 847/634-3035 • FPB Jim Feit of Barrington 847/304-3601 • Chief James Eaves—Fire Marshall Patrick Fortunato of Hoffman Estates F.D.847/882-5155 • Chief Keith Macisaac of Wheeling 847/459-2662 or lunacisaacAvi.wheeling.il.us • Chief Brian Leahy of Clarendon Hills 630/654-1414 or bleahyAvillage.clarendon-hills.il.us • Chief Ed Dubowski of Park Ridge 847/318-5259 or edubowski@fd.citv-pr.com • Village Manager Gary Webster of Glen Ellyn 630/469-5000 • Chief Scott Raffensparger of Glen Ellyn FD 630/469-5265 • Building Official&Fire Marshal Chris Clark of Glen Ellyn FD 630/469-5265 • Chief John Nixon of Streamwood 630/213-6300 jnixon@,streamwood.org • Chief Mike Figolah and Fire Marshal Paul Valentine of Mt.Prospect 847/870-5660 • Chief Dean Maggos of LaGrange Park Fire Department 708/354-0225 origpfd@iuno.com Illinois was a Pilot State for the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition;Dave Danley formerly of Barrington was the Illinois Spokesperson(847)382-9670.He can also be reached at dcdanley@hounail.com. Peg Paul is the Marketing Coordinator for the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition. She can be reached at 815/464-8001. She can also be reached at the www.firesprinkler.org website. John Viniello is the President of the National Fire Sprinkler Association(NFSA).He can be reached at 845/878- 4200.He can also be reached at the www.nfsa.org website. Don Smith is the Chairman of the Northern Illinois Chapter of NFSA.He can be reached at 708/389-5600. Chief James McArthur is the President of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association.He can be reached at the Itasca FD 630-773-1223 Fax 630-773-3381. Todd Fanfara is the President of the Minois Fire Inspectors Association.He can be reached at the Northwest Homer Fire Dept 815/838-0180. Tony Ugaste is the President of the Northern Illinois Fire Inspectors Association.He can be reached at the Lincolnshire/Riverwoods FPD 847/634-2512. Gregg Huennekens is the Midwest Area Director for the NFSA.He can be reached at 847/816-0050. Dan Gengler is the Regional Manager for NFSA,Illinois and Wisconsin.He can be reached at(262)245-5255. NORTHERN ILLINOIS FIRE SPRINKLER ADVISORY BOARD Tom Lia—Executive Director 62 Orland Square Drive Suite 203 Orland Park IL 60462 (708)403-4468 (708)403-4771 FAX NFPA MEMORANDUM To: Julie Reynolds From: Mike Murphy Date: February 25, 2000 Re: Insurance Discounts -Residential Fire Sprinklers The following is a brief list of insurance companies that offer discounts for residential fire sprinkler systems. The discounts indicated are on a national perspective(unless noted otherwise)and are based on a homeowner's total premium. Insurance Provider Discount Requirements Allstate 5% There is no distinction between full or partial systems, and documentation is only required upon agent's discretion. Hartford 13% Discount is offered only when entire home has been installed, and documentation is required. Liberty Mutual 8% and 13% Eight percent covers partial installation with smoke alarms. Thirteen percent is offered when a full system is installed. Prudential 8-15% A 10%discount is offered for partial systems (except in NHJ and MS).Twelve percent is offered for all complete systems except in TX(8%),NJ and MS (15%). All discounts require documentation. State Farm 5%and 10% A 5%discount is offered for partial systems, and 10%for full systems.Documentation and maintenance are required for both. Kemper 10%and 12% Dwellings compliant with NFPA 13D receive the 10%reduction. Residences with full systems beyond the standard receive 12%. All discounts require documentation. Prudential I 111111 11(11 III 11 ll 1l{N{{ It 111111 X11 IIJ 11111111111111111111111 III 1111 till Financial Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance Company PAGE 1 of Pp Box 429 Named Insured: Policy Number: Hinsdale IL 60522 Policy Period: Apr. 28, 2003 to Apr. 28, 2004 12:01 a.m. at the residence premises Customer Service Office: (800) 437-5556 To report a claim, please call: (800) 437-3535 Your local Prudential Agent: (312) 630-7239 WILLIAM K KEHOE Your Homeowners Policy Renewal Declarations Your Coverage and Limits (Policy Form H4-3000) Property Coverages (Section I) Limits Liability Coverages (Section II) Limits A. Dwelling $ 292,000 E. Personal Liability B. Other Structures $ 29;200 Each Occurrence $ 300,000 C. Personal Property $ 219,000 F. Medical Payments D. Loss of Use Actual Loss Each Person $ 1,000 Deductibles A deductible(that portion of the loss you pay)of$250 applies to property losses. No .deductibles apply to liability losses. The residence premises covered by this policy is located at the insured's mailing address. Please refer to your policy for additional coverages that are provided, and the conditions under which coverage limits apply. Under your Inflation Protection endorsement,property coverages listed above increase automatically to keep pace with inflation. Your dwelling is occupied by 1 family. It was built in 1991, of brick, stone or masonry construction. It is located in zone 59, fire protection class 2 , not more than 1000 feet from a fire hydrant and not more than 2 miles from a fire department. ! , 1 • T ; i ; PAGE 2 Policy Number: Your Premium Summary Basic Coverage Premiums $ 878.00 Endorsements (Listed Below) -67.00 Discounts, Credits & Additional Charges (Listed Below) -122.00 TOTAL POLICY PREMIUM $ 689.00 Your Policy Form and Endorsements Endorsements forming a part of your HO 3000 (Edition 05-84) policy are listed below. Any endorsements being added to your policy with this transaction are indexed and reproduced on pages which follow. Mandatory Endorsements Charges Credits Special Provisions HO-300P IL Ed. 10-99 Punitive and Exemplary Damages Exclusion IL0001P Ed. 06-85 Amendatory Endorsement PAC-3095E Ed. 03-87 Limited Pollution Coverage PAC-3838 Ed. 03-02 Lead and Lead Paint Damage Exclusion PAC-3811P Ed. 07-93 Limited Mold,Fungi,Wet or Dry Rot, or Bacteria PAC-4360H Ed. 03-02 Coverage Optional Endorsements Water Backup of Sewers or Drains PAC-297I Ed. 10-96 $ 90.00 Liability Limit: $10 I I 0 . Premises Alarm o Fire Protection System ; HO-216 Ed. 04-84 ( $ 157.0t How fire This liquid is designed to expand and break ----------.=-. sprinklers work the tube at a certain temperature. The , m-�-�► most common are The typical sprinkler head consists of a KA.�.a 155idegrd e . In ahk at ., degrees. In the plug held in place by a trigger mechanism. - , �."'a� average sized room, , The most common type of trigger is a glass --.�, a 5mm diameter z �" ampule filled with a glycerin-based liquid that l ampule will usually expands when heated. break in about one t:f --= to oneandahalf � r K,1 minutes from 4-, �' a contact with a heat •`.. rt\ A less commonly used type of source. Ampules as ~ trigger consists of two metal `i w thin as 1mm are plates held together by a solder I manufactured for a - ,,, W+ -- point.When the solder melts, faster response time. " r ` two spring arms pull the plates apart, releasing the plug. 4 ®The plug is I Y Plug •1 forced out by :,,, the pressurized Air bubble ;fr'; 1 water behind it and allows for t-3 deflected away by a normal ° beveled edge. The expansion y water sprays over of liquid ?' , f the deflector plate Plug Spring which is designed to V. arms f sealedVacuuf- 3:r distribute it in an i glass tube even pattern. Water will continue to flow Soldered plates k Deflector-33 � r ?,-' until the main valve 34plate is shut off. '- _.--=' 3 I. 1.14 H-... f zw • ' 1 How an uncontrolled How a sprinkler system fire spreads puts the fire out ® Smoke and toxic ® Even a small smoldering gases rise from fire acts like a heat engine the source of the fire. as it steadily increases They spread quickly the air temperature along the ceiling directly above it. / r - (� N3- and heat the air �1 The hot air fans \ in the room. kiNI� out across the ' Via• ceiling, heating upthe nearest 1 •/ '.. r sprinkler head r , bio SYR_- k The current of hot ---. 0 As soon as the trigger air forces a curtain of - mechanism is heated .00000001.1 deadly gases downto the required the walls, making temperature, it ! 155° - Ii escape more trips and the &='` difficult. Inas water is released. ., few minutes 4 The immediate • Ir the air will g �� x�°`t 3 coolie of the become so hot ` / heat source ' ' tE! i that the entire : �. usually prevents = � � contents of the ; other sprinkler I fr '•j4J K0 00 room will ignite heads from I V '° spontaneously. activating. Often, This is known one or two as flashover and sprinkler heads usually occurs are enough to between 1,000 and control a fire. 1,500 degrees. SOURCES:Tyco Fire Products,Blaze,by Nicholas Faith JOURNAL GRAPHIC/TOM MURPHY