HomeMy WebLinkAboutG45-24 Ordinance No. G45-24
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021
AS THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to the Constitution of the State
of Illinois and, as a home rule unit, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining
to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of building and construction activities within the City with
respect to safeguarding life and property from fire and explosion hazards relates to the public
health, safety and welfare, and pertains to the government and affairs of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 16.28, entitled "Fire Prevention Code,"of the Elgin Municipal
Code, be and is hereby repealed.
Section 2. That Chapter 16.28, entitled "Fire Prevention Code," be and is hereby added
to the Elgin Municipal Code, to read as follows:
"Chapter 16.28
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Section:
16.28.010 Adopted; exceptions.
16.28.020 Fire prevention bureau.
16.28.030 Addition, insertions, and changes.
16.28.040 New materials, processes, or occupancies which may require permits.
16.28.050 Conflicts with other provisions
16.28.010. Adopted: exceptions.
A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked
and designated as the International Fire Code, 2021, as published by the International Code
Council, be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as the fire prevention code of the city for
establishing minimum regulations regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property
from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the
occupancy of buildings and premises; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms of said International Fire Code, 2021, are hereby referred to, adopted, and
made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and
changes prescribed in this chapter.
16.28.020. Fire prevention bureau.
A. The fire code shall be enforced by the fire prevention bureau of the City of Elgin Fire
Department, sometimes referred to in this chapter as the fire department, which is
established, and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire
department.
B. The Fire Marshal/fire code official in charge of the fire prevention bureau shall be
appointed by the city manager upon the recommendation of the chief of the fire department
on the basis of the fire code official's qualifications.
C. The chief of the fire department may detail such members of the fire department as
inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The chief of the fire department shall
recommend to the city manager the employment of technical inspectors.
D. A report of the fire prevention bureau shall be made annually and transmitted to the mayor.
It 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 the chief of the fire departments
judgment, shall be desirable.
16.28.030. Additions, insertions, and changes.
The International Fire Code, 2021 is amended and revised in the following respects:
Sec. 101.1, entitled "Title," shall be amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Elgin, Illinois, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
Sec. 102.3, entitled "Change of use or occupancy," shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of title 16 of the city Code, shall apply to all buildings undergoing a change
of occupancy. A change of use or occupancy when a building is vacant for more than
twelve (12) months will require a sprinkler system to be installed in compliance with
section 903.2.01-903.2.07 of this code, as well as a fire alarm which complies with section
907.2 of this code.
Sec. 102.4, entitled "Application of Building Code," shall be amended to read as follows:
The design and construction of new structures shall comply with the provisions of title 16
of the city Code. Repairs, alterations and additions to existing buildings shall comply with
the provisions of title 16 of the city Code.
Sec. 102.5, entitled "Application of Residential Code," shall be amended to read as follows:
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Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with International Residential
Code,2021,as amended by chapter 16.36 of the city Code,the provisions of this code shall
apply as follows:
1. Construction and design provisions. Provisions of this code pertaining to the
exterior of the structure shall apply, including, but not limited to, premises
identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior
systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by section 105.6 of
this code shall also apply.
2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions. All such provisions of
this code shall apply.
Sec. 102.6, entitled "Historic Buildings," shall be amended to read as follows:
The construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or movement of
existing buildings or structures that are designated as historic buildings when such
buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property shall be in
accordance with the provisions of title 16 of the city Code.
Sec. 102.7, entitled "Referenced Codes and Standards," shall be amended to read as follows:
The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in chapter 80,
as amended and such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of
this code to the prescribed extent of each such code. Where differences occur between the
provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the most stringent code application
shall apply.
Exception. The NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2021 edition, as amended by chapter 16.29
of the city Code, shall govern minimum requirements for areas covered by NFPA 101 that
are not directly addressed in this code, or with regard to life safety requirements that are
not within the scope of this code.
The title of section 103, entitled, "Code Compliance Agency," shall be amended to read "Fire
Prevention Bureau."
Sec. 103, entitled "Code Compliance Agency," shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 104.1, entitled "General," shall be amended to read as follows:
The fire prevention bureau may be referred to as the department of fire prevention for the
purposes of this code and the fire marshal may be referred to as the fire code official for
the purpose of this code. Any references to the terms fire code official, officer, deputy fire
officer, or other technical officer or inspector in this code shall also include the authorized
designee of the fire chief.
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Sec. 105.1.2, entitled "Types of Permits," subparagraph 2, shall be amended to read as follows:
2. Construction permit. A construction permit shall allow the applicant to install or modify
systems and equipment for which a permit is required by section 105.7 of this chapter
and/or as required by title 16 of the city Code.
Sec. 105.1.6, entitled"Annual permit," shall be deleted in its entirety.
Exception: 105.5.32-Mobile Food preparation vehicle. A permit is required for mobile food
preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors within
the City of Elgin.
Sec. 105.1.6.1, entitled, "Annual permit records," shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 105.5.29, entitled "LP-gas," subparagraph 1, shall be amended to delete the exception stated
therein.
Sec. 105.5.33, entitled"Motor fuel-dispensing facility," shall be amended to read as follows:
An initial one-time operational permit is required for the operation of automotive, marine
and fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
Sec. 105.6.24, entitled "Temporary membrane structures and tents," shall be amended to add
exception 4, to read as follows:
4. Temporary private residential recreational use of bouncy houses and similar structures
will not require a permit for installation and use for a period of time not to exceed
seventy-two (72) hours.
Sec. 105.6, entitled "Required Construction Permits," shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official, and/or fire code official are authorized to issue construction permits
for work as set forth in sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.24 of this chapter.
Sec. 111, entitled "Means of Appeals," shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 112.2, entitled "Owner/Occupant Responsibility," shall be amended to read as follows:
Correction and abatement of violations of this code shall be the responsibility of the owner.
If an occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this
code, the occupant shall also be held responsible for the abatement of such hazardous
conditions. The property owner is responsible for all Life Safety Systems requirements
within the property.
Sec. 112.4, entitled "Violation Penalties," shall be amended to read as follows:
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Any persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of
the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of
the approved construction documents or directives of the fire code official or of a permit
or certificate used under provisions of this chapter,shall be subject to fines and/or penalties
as prescribed by chapter 1.20 of the city Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be
deemed a separate offense.
Sec. 113.2, entitled "Issuance," shall be amended to read as follows:
A stop work order shall be in writing and state the reason for the issuance of the order. A
stop work order shall be posted on the property where the violation exists and all persons
working in the building or structure at that time of the posting of the stop work order shall
be notified that a stop work order was posted. Upon issuance of a stop work order,the cited
work shall immediately cease.
Sec. 113.4, entitled "Failure to Comply," shall be amended to read as follows:
Any person who shall continue any work after a work stop order has been properly issued,
except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe
condition,shall be subject to fines and/or penalties as prescribed by chapter 1.20 of the city
Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
Sec. 307.1, entitled "General," shall be amended to read as follows:
A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open
burning unless conducted and approved in accordance with this section and the city Code.
Sec. 307.4, entitled "Location," shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 308.1.4, entitled "Open-flame cooking devices," exception 3, shall be amended to read as
follows:
Exception 3. LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not
greater than 20 pounds (5 gallons).
Sec. 311.6, entitled "Unoccupied tenant spaces in mall buildings," subparagraph 1, shall be
amended to read as follows:
1. Kept free from the storage of any combustible items or materials.
Sec. 312.3, entitled "Other Barriers," shall be amended to read as follows:
Physical barriers that do not meet the criteria as detailed in section 312.2 of this chapter
shall be a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches in height and shall resist a force of twelve
thousand(12,000)pounds applied thirty-six(36) inches above the adjacent ground surface.
Approval for installation of other barriers require the submittal of acceptable
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documentation proving they meet the required capabilities and must be approved in writing
by the fire code official prior to installation.
Sec. 505.1, entitled "Address identification," shall be amended to read as follows:
New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from
the street or road fronting the property.These numbers shall contrast with their background.
Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals. Numbers shall be a minimum of six (6) inches
high with a minimum stroke width of one-half(0.5)inch. For large industrial or warehouse
structures with an area of 100,000 square feet and above, the address numbers shall be a
minimum of twenty-four(24) inches in height with a minimum stroke width of 2 inch.
Sec. 506.01, entitled "Type and location," shall be created and added immediately prior to section
506.1, to read as follows:
All structures and facilities under the scope of this section 506 shall be required to install
a Suprasafe or Knox rapid entry system key box near the main entrance. Structures
containing sprinkler rooms and/or fire alarm panels shall install the key box at the entrance
granting the closest proximity to the fire alarm panel or sprinkler room as approved by the
fire code official. The fire code official may require multiple lock boxes for structures or
facilities of a certain occupancy size or type of operation.
Sec. 507.5.1, entitled "Where required," shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a portion of a facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction, is more than four hundred (400) feet from a fire hydrant or fire apparatus
access road if residential or commercial (building equipped throughout with an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1), or is more than six
hundred (600) feet from a fire hydrant or fire apparatus access road if industrial (building
equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with
section 903.3.1.1), as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or
building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code
official.
Exception. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies,the distance requirement shall be six
hundred (600) feet (183 m).
Sec. 508.1.1, entitled "Location and access," shall be amended to read as follows:
Access to fire command center shall be through an installed door inside and outside for
industrial buildings. Access to a fire command center for residential and commercial shall
be through an installed inside door. Location and access to the fire command center shall
be approved by the fire code official.
Sec. 606.2, entitled "Where required." shall be amended to delete exception 4 in its entirety.
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Sec. 606.5, entitled "Installation Requirements," shall be created to read as follows:
All Commercial Kitchen Type I Hood Ventilation System Ducts and Exhaust Equipment
shall comply with the following:
1. Must be installed by a warm air heating contractor(HVAC) in accordance with
Chapter 16.02 of the Elgin Municipal Code.
2. A preconstruction meeting with city building inspector and fire code official is
required prior to construction or installation.
3. At the time of rough inspection, the installer shall provide to the city building
inspector and fire code official for review of completed grease duct system
certificate of installation report on a form provided by the City of Elgin.
4. Shop drawings approved for code compliance by the City of Elgin must remain
onsite during construction and be available at time of all inspections.
Sec. 901.4.7, entitled "Pump and riser room size," shall be amended to read as follows:
Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate
space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with
sufficient working room around stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to
elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances,
shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing
such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-
resistance rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be
provided with an exterior door large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of
equipment.
Sec. 901.4.7.5, entitled "Pump and riser room separation," shall be created to read as follows:
A minimum one (1) hour fire-rated separation shall be provided for all fire pump and
sprinkler riser rooms.
Sec. 901.8.2., entitled"Removal of existing occupant-use hose lines,"shall be amended to read as
follows:
The fire code official is authorized to permit the removal of all existing occupant-use hose
lines where the hose line would not be utilized by the fire department.
Sec. 901.4.7.2, entitled "Markings on access doors," shall be amended to read as follows:
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Access doors for automatic sprinkler systems riser rooms and fire pump rooms shall be
labeled with an approved sign. The lettering shall be contrasting color to the background.
Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 6 inches with a minimum stroke of 0.5 inch.
Sec. 901.6.1, entitled "Standards," shall be amended to read as follows:
Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the
referenced standards listed in Table 901.6.1. The system shall be tagged by the contractor
when serviced or inspected, with an inspection report left on-site or sent to the property
owner or, if applicable,property management company,by electronic mail or other reliable
and customary method of delivery.
Sec. 903.2.01, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler System," shall be created to be added immediately
following the exception set forth in section 903.2, to read as follows:
An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in every building more than four
(4) stories in height; or where the floor of the upper most story is fifty (50)or more above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. For the purposes of this section,
basements shall be included as stories. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in buildings less than five (5) stories in height as provided in this chapter.
Sec. 903.2.02, entitled "Use Group B," shall be created to be added immediately following
section 903.2.01, to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group B fire area, an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group B fire area having more than
seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in area;
2. In buildings having two (2) stories where the combined total area of the
two (2) floors exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet; or
3. In buildings having three (3) stories regardless of the square footage of
each floor.
Sec. 903.2.1.1, entitled "Group A-1," shall be amended to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the entire building in all
buildings containing a Use Group A-1 fire area.
Sec. 903.2.1.2, entitled "Group A-2," shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group A-2 fire area exceeds three thousand(3,000) feet in area; or is located
either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-2 fire
area, an approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
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1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the Use Group A-2 fire area is
located.
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the Use Group A-2 fire area.
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels between the Use Group A-2
fire area and the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-2 fire
area, including the level of exit discharge.
Sec. 903.2.1.3, entitled "Group A-3," shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group A-3 fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet in area; or is
located either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group
A-3 fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the Use Group A-3 fire area is
located.
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the Use Group A-3 fire area.
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels below the Use Group A-3 fire
area and the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-3 fire area,
including the level of exit discharge.
Sec. 903.2.1.4, entitled "Group A-4," shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group A-4 fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet in area; or is
located either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group
A-4 fire area, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the Use Group A-4 fire area is
located.
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the Use Group A-4 fire area.
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels below the Use Group A-4 fire
area and the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-4 fire area,
including the level of exit discharge.
Sec. 903.2.3, entitled "Group E," shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group E fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet in area; or is
located either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group
E fire area, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided as follows:
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1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the Use Group E fire area is
located.
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the Use Group E fire area.
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels below the Use Group E fire
area and the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group E fire area,
including the level of exit discharge.
Sec. 903.2.4, entitled "Group F-1," shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group F-1 fire area or a Use Group F-2 fire area, an approved
automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group F-1 or F-2 fire area having more than
seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in area;
2. In buildings having two (2) stories where the combined total area of the two (2)
floors exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet;
3. In buildings having three (3) stories regardless of the square footage of each
floor; or
4. In buildings with a Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered
furniture or mattresses which exceeds two thousand five hundred (2,500) square
feet.
Sec. 903.2.6, entitled "Group I," shall be amended to delete exception 3.
Sec. 903.2.7, entitled "Group M," shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group M fire area,an approved automatic fire sprinkler system
shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group M fire area having more than seven
thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in area;
2. In buildings having two (2) stories where the combined total area of the two (2)
floors exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet;
3. In buildings having three (3) stories regardless of the square footage; or
4. In buildings with a Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of
upholstered furniture or mattresses which exceeds five thousand (5,000) square
feet.
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Sec. 903.2.8.1, entitled"Group R-3," shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a one(1)and two(2) family dwelling and/or a townhouse is to be located upon land
that was located within the city as of July 11, 2018, such one (1) and two (2) family
dwelling shall include fire sprinkler protection in the basement area only.This fire sprinkler
system can be part of the domestic water system, without backflow prevention, as long as
the system is a looped system with no dead-ends in excess of two (2) feet.
Exceptions:
1. When wood I-joists or open web trusses are used and protected with a one half
(1/2) inch gypsum wallboard membrane, five-eighths (5/8) inch wood structural
membrane, or equivalent on the underside of the floor framing member.
2. Wood floor assemblies using dimensional lumber or structural composite lumber
equal to or greater than two (2) inch by ten (10) inch nominal dimension, or other
approved floor assemblies demonstrating equivalent fire protection.
3. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when
additions or alterations are made to existing one (1) and two (2) family dwellings
that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.
4. Factory applied flak jacket or approved factory applied equal by the fire code
official, on the wood I-joist is an approved alternate as required by subsection 1 or
2 of this section with the following notation:
(If the wood I-joist with flak jacket, or approved equal by the fire code official, protection
has been exposed to temperatures sufficient to activate the coating, the product should no
longer be used as the structural capacity and fire endurance may have been compromised.
In such a case, an evaluation report from a licensed structural engineer or fire protection
engineer will be required to determine appropriate repairs).
In all such instances above,the general contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the
homeowner is advised of the availability and benefits of a full automatic fire sprinkler
system (NFPA 13D compliant). Such notification shall be on a form provided by the city
and include the printed name and signature of the homeowner.
Where a one (1) and two(2) family dwelling is to be located upon land annexed to the city
after July 11, 2018, a full fire sprinkler system shall be required, installed in accordance
with NFPA 13D. This system shall include backflow protection by use of a double check
valve.
Sec. 903.2.9, entitled "Group S-1," shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group S-1 fire area,an approved automatic fire sprinkler system
shall be provided as follows:
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1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group S-1 fire area having more than seven
thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in area;
2. In buildings having two (2) stories where the combined total area of the two (2)
floors exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet;
3. In buildings having three (3) stories regardless of the square footage of each
floor; or
4. In buildings with a Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered
furniture or mattresses which exceeds two thousand five hundred (2,500) square
feet.
Sec. 903.2.9.1, entitled "Repair Garages," subparagraph two (2), shall be amended to read as
follows:
2.One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding seven thousand
five hundred (7,500) square feet.
Sec. 903.2.10, entitled "Group S-2 parking garages," shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group S-2 fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression
system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group S-2 fire area having more than seven
thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors
exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet; or
3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of square footage of each
floor.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as
enclosed parking garages in accordance with the 2021 International Building Code,section
406.4 and chapter 16.04 of the city Code or where located beneath other groups.
Exception. Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
Sec. 903.3.5, entitled "Water Supplies," shall be amended to read as follows:
Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the
standards referenced in section 903.3.1.The potable water supply shall be protected against
backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the Illinois Plumbing
Code, as amended by chapter 16.20 of the city Code. Hydrant water flow data used for the
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design of any sprinkler system shall be no more than one(1)year old. A minimum ten(10)
percent safety factor shall be provided in the fire protection system hydraulic calculations.
On each drawing, copy of the hydraulic nameplate for each hydraulically calculated area
shall be provided.
Sec. 903.3.5.1, entitled "Domestic Services," shall be amended to read as follows:
A domestic service shall not provide the water supply to the sprinkler system of any
building or structure without prior approval of the fire code official.
Exception. Single water supply and combination systems may be utilized in conjunction
with a residential fire sprinkler system as part of a looped system where such a system is
permitted under applicable provisions of chapter 16.36 of the city Code.
Sec. 903.3.7, entitled "Fire Department Connection," shall be amended to read as follows:
The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official. The
fire department connection shall be identified by the addition of an exterior electrically
operated audible and visual blue strobe alarm device as outlined in section 903.4.2 of this
chapter. All fire department connections shall be a NST 4" Storz connection with a thirty
(30) degree downturn (Storz type only) within one hundred (100) feet of a fire hydrant.
Sec. 903.3.8.1,Number of sprinklers, shall be amended to read as follows:
Limited area sprinkler systems shall not exceed twenty (20) sprinklers in any single fire
area.
Sec. 903.4.2, entitled "Alarms," shall be amended to read as follows:
An approved audible device,located on the exterior of the building in an approved location,
shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. In addition, alarm-indicating
audio/visual devices shall be seen and heard within all areas of the building. Sprinkler
water-flow devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single
sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is
installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm
system. Where automatic fire sprinklers provide protection to an area with an approved
flow switch interconnected to the fire alarm system,a white strobe shall be installed at each
multi-system sprinkler riser.The electrically operated audible and visual blue strobe device
(see amended section 903.3.7) shall operate in conjunction with the fire alarm system
activation.
Sec. 903.4.3, entitled "Floor control valves," shall be amended to read as follows:
Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection
to the riser on each floor of all multiple-story buildings. Sec. 903.4.4, entitled "Test
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valves," shall be created to be added immediately following section 903.4.3, and to read as
follows:
Fire sprinkler system inspector test valves shall be accessible at all times and
located no more than six (6) feet above finished floor. On multiple riser systems,
test valves shall be marked as to which riser and area it tests.
Sec. 904.14, entitled"Domestic cooking systems," shall be amended to read as follows:
Cooktops and ranges installed in the following occupancies shall be protected in
accordance with Section 904.14.1:
1. In Group I-1,occupancies where domestic cooking facilities are installed in
accordance with Section 420.9 of the International Building Code, 2021, as
amended by chapter 16.04 of the city Code.
2. In Group 1-2 occupancies where domestic cooking facilities are installed in
accordance with Section 407.2.7 of the International Building Code, 2021, as
amended by chapter 16.04 of the city Code.
3. In Group R-2 college dormitories where domestic cooking facilities are
installed in accordance with Section 420.11 of the International Building Code,
2021, as amended by chapter 16.04 of the city Code.
Sec. 905.3.1, entitled "Height,"the exceptions shall be deleted and the text of said section shall be
amended to read as follows:
Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of
the highest story is more than two (2) stories and/or twenty-six (26) feet above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle ground access, or where the floor level of the lowest story
is more than two (2) stories and/or twenty-six (26) feet below the highest level of fire
department vehicle ground access.
Sec. 905.3.4 entitled "Stages," shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 905.3.9, entitled "Storage Warehouses," shall be created to read as follows:
In all warehouse storage areas exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or where
storage exceeds twelve (12) feet high, interior two and one-half(2V2) inch fire hose valves
with a one and one-half(1'/2) inch reducer to a one and one-half(1'/2) inch hose connection
shall be provided. Valves shall be located at each exterior door to the warehouse and/or
storage area. The location of all obstructions and/or rack storage shall be shown on any
plans. Where the system pressure exceeds one hundred (100) psi, a "Potter" reduced
pressure adjustable type valve shall be provided.
Sec. 907.1.4, entitled "Control/Annunciator Panels," shall be created to read as follows:
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All fire alarm control panels or full function annunciator panels shall be installed within
ten (10)feet of the building main entrance, sprinkler room or in a location approved by the
fire code official.
Sec. 907.2, entitled "Where required—new buildings and structures." shall be amended to read as
follows:
An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and
NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections
907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section
907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code.
Sec. 907.2.01, entitled "Fire Alarm Application," shall be created to be added immediately
following Section 907.2, and to read as follows:
Notwithstanding other provisions within section 907.2,fire alarm systems shall be installed
in all buildings or tenant spaces of two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet or more
where automatic fire sprinkler systems are not installed.
Sec.907.2.1, entitled "Group A" shall be amended to delete the exception provided in its entirety.
Sec. 907.2.2,entitled"Group B,"shall be amended to delete the exception provided in its entirety.
Sec. 907.2.2.1, entitled "Ambulatory care facilities" shall be amended to delete the exception
provided in its entirety.
Sec.907.2.3,entitled"Group E," shall be amended to delete each exception provided in its entirety.
Sec. 907.2.4, entitled"Group F," shall be amended to delete the exception provided in its entirety.
Sec. 907.2.4.1, entitled "Warehousing with high piled storage and obstructions," shall be created
to read as follows:
Warehousing with high piled storage and obstructions, emergency notification devices
shall be mounted at a minimum of fourteen (14) feet above the floor.
Sec. 907.2.7, entitled "Group M," shall be amended to read as follows:
A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance
with section 907.5 shall be installed in Group M occupancies where one(1)of the following
conditions exists:
1. The combined Group M occupant load of all floors is five hundred(500)or more
persons.
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2. The Group M occupant load is more than one hundred (100) persons above or
below the lowest level of exit discharge.
Multi-tenant Use Group M buildings will be "ring/alert by tenant," activated by the fire
pull station/automatic fire detection and shall include a weatherproof clear outside strobe
over the entrance to each tenant space as directed by the fire code official. All outside
strobes to be a minimum seventy-five (75) candela.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in covered or open mall buildings
complying with section 402.
2. A manual fire alarm box shall be required in all buildings when equipped with a
fire alarm system and automatic fire sprinkler system.
Sec. 907.2.8.1, entitled "Manual fire alarm system" shall be amended to delete each exception
provided in its entirety.
Sec. 907.2.9.1, entitled "Manual fire alarm system," shall be amended to delete exception 2 in its
entirety.
Sec. 907.2.10,entitled"Group S,"shall be amended to delete the exception provided in its entirety.
Sec. 907.2.11.3, entitled "Installation near cooking appliances," shall be amended to read as
follows:
Smoke alarms shall not be installed in the following locations unless this would prevent
placement of a smoke alarm in a location required by Section 907.2.11.1 or 907.2.11.2:
1. Ionization smoke alarms shall not be installed less than 20 feet (6096 mm)
horizontally from a permanently installed cooking appliance.
2. Ionization smoke alarms with an alarm-silencing switch shall not be
installed less than 20 feet (6096 mm) horizontally from a permanently installed
cooking appliance.
3. Photoelectric smoke alarms shall not be installed less than 20 feet (6096
mm) horizontally from a permanently installed cooking appliance.
Sec. 907.3.1, entitled "Duct smoke detectors," shall be amended to read as follows, the exceptions
to said section remaining as published:
Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control panel when a
fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible
and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall
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not be used as a substitute for required open-area detection. Duct smoke detectors shall be
located as provided in sections 606.2.1, 606.2.2, 606.2.3 and 606.3 of the International
Mechanical Code, as amended by chapter 16.32 of the city Code.
Sec. 907.8.4, entitled"Inspection, testing and maintenance,"shall be amended to read as follows:
The building owner shall be responsible to always maintain the fire and life safety systems
in an operable condition. Service personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of
NFPA 72 and Illinois State Fire Marshal for inspection, testing and maintenance of such
systems. Record of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained and given to
the building owner, along with tagging the system.
Sec. 910.2, entitled "Where required," shall be amended to delete exceptions 2 and 3.
Sec. 912.1.1, entitled "Connection Types," shall be created to be added immediately following
section 912.1, and to read as follows:
All fire department connections shall be a NST four(4) inch Storz connection with a thirty
(30) degree downturn (Storz type only) and shall be located within one hundred (100) feet
of a fire hydrant.
Sec. 913.1.1, entitled "Test Outlet Valves," shall be created to be added immediately following
section 913.1, and to read as follows:
An OS&Y control valve shall be provided on all fire pump test headers.
Sec. 1010.3.2, entitled "Power- operated doors." shall be amended to read as follows:
Doors in the means of egress that are not otherwise required to have panic hardware in
buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, M, R-1 or R-2, and doors to tenant spaces
in Group A, B, E, M, R-1 or R-2, shall be permitted to be electromagnetically locked if
equipped with listed hardware that incorporates a built-in switch and meets the
requirements below:
1. The listed hardware that is affixed to the door leaf has an obvious method of
operation that is readily operated under all lighting conditions.
2. The listed hardware is capable of being operated with one (1) hand.
3. Operation of the listed hardware releases to the electromagnetic lock and unlocks
the door immediately.
4. Loss of power to the listed hardware automatically unlocks the door.
5. Upon activation of the fire alarms system, the listed hardware will immediately
unlock the door. Upon reset of the alarm system, the listed hardware will
resetlrelock the door.
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Sec. 1025, entitled "Luminous Egress Path Markings," shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 1103.5.1, entitled "Group A-2," shall be amended to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.1
throughout existing buildings or portions thereof used for Group A-2 occupancies with a
fire area of more than three thousand (3,000) square feet.
Sec. 1103.5.5, entitled "Pyroxylin plastics,"shall be amended to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings where
cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled. Vaults
located within buildings for the storage of raw pyroxylin shall be protected with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 over the area of the
vault.
Sec. 1103.7.1, entitled "Group E," shall be amended to delete each exception provided in its
entirety.
Sec. 1103.7.5.1,entitled"Group R-1 Hotel and motel manual fire alarm system,"shall be amended
to delete each exception provided in its entirety.
Sec. 1207.1, entitled "General," shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions in this section are applicable to stationary and mobile electrical energy
storage systems (ESS).
Exceptions:
1. ESS in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall comply with Section 1207.11.
2. The NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage
Systems, 2023 edition, shall govern minimum requirements that are not directly
addressed in this code, or with regard to stationary energy storage systems that are
not within the scope of this code.
Sec. 1207.4.8.1 —A permanent label in contrasting colors shall be attached inside main electrical
box listing ESS installed and location of the ESS.
Sec. 1207.11.3 — Location — 4. Utility closets and storage or utility spaces within dwelling
units and sleeping units. Where 1-3 are not feasible, the location listed may be allowed subject to
final review and approval by the fire code official. The fire code official may add additional safety
requirements such as fire sprinkler systems.
Sec. 1207.11.11, entitled "Labeling," shall be created, to read as follows:
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All new electrical technology, such as Bidirectional Charging, Smart Meters, Energy
Storage devices or similar shall have permanent labeling in contrasting color in main
electrical panel stating type of device and location for firefighter safety. If such technology
will react to water, label shall state legibly "Do not apply water".
Sec. 2306.2.3, entitled "Above-ground tanks located outdoors, above grade," shall be amended to
read as follows:
Above-ground tanks shall not be used for the storage of Class I, II or III liquid motor fuels,
except as provided by this section.
1. Above-ground tanks used for outside,above-grade storage of Class I liquids shall
be listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks in accordance with UL 2085
and shall be in accordance with chapter 57. Such tanks shall be located in
accordance with section 2306.2.3.01 of this chapter.
2. Above-ground tanks used for outside, above-grade storage of Class II or IIIA
liquids shall be listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks in accordance
with UL 2085 and shall be installed in accordance with chapter 57. Tank locations
shall be in accordance with Table 2306.2.3 of this chapter.
Exception. Other above-ground tanks that comply with chapter 57 where
approved by the fire code official.
3. Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500)
gallons in individual capacity or five thousand (5,000) gallons in aggregate
capacity. Above-ground storage tanks shall be limited to two (2) such tanks at any
location constituting a single zoning lot within the meaning of that term in title 19
of the city Code.
4. Tanks located at farms, construction projects, or rural areas shall comply with
section 5706.2.
5. Above-ground tanks used for outside above-grade storage of Class IIIB liquid
motor fuel shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 142 or listed and
labeled as protected above-ground tanks in accordance with UL 2085 and shall be
installed in accordance with chapter 57. Tank locations shall be in accordance with
Table 2306.2.3.
Sec. 2306.2.3.01, entitled "Minimum separation requirements for above-ground tanks," shall be
created to be added immediately following section 2306.2.3, and read as follows:
All above-ground tanks, tanks in special enclosures, or tanks in vaults shall meet the
following criteria:
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1. Individual tanks shall not exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500) gallons in
individual capacity or five thousand (5,000) gallons in aggregate capacity. Above-
ground storage tanks shall be limited to two (2) such tanks at any location
constituting a single zoning lot within the meaning of this code.
2. Each above-ground tank, vault, or special enclosure shall be separated from any
building, lot line, other tank, or public way by not less than a twenty (20) foot
distance.
3. Each above-ground storage tank, vault, or special enclosure shall be surrounded
by a clear accessible space no less than three (3) feet in width to allow for
maintenance and inspection.
Sec. 2306.2.4,entitled "Above-ground tanks located in above-grade vaults or below-grade vaults,"
shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 2306.2.6, entitled "Special Enclosures," subparagraph 6, shall be amended to read as follows:
6. Tanks containing Class I, II, or IIIA liquids inside a special enclosure shall not exceed two
thousand five hundred (2,500) gallons in individual capacity or five thousand (5,000) gallons in
aggregate capacity.
Sec. 2306.7.7.2, entitled "Location," shall be amended to read as follows:
Remote pumps installed above grade, on the exterior of buildings, shall be located not less
than twenty (20)feet from lot lines, buildings, other tanks,or public ways. Pumps shall not
be allowed to be installed inside of buildings without written authorization from the fire
code official. Pumps shall be substantially anchored and protected against physical
damage.
Sec. 2307.4,entitled"Location of dispensing operations and equipment," subparagraph 5, shall be
amended to read as follows:
5. More than twenty-five (25) feet (7,620 mm) from public streets, highways,
thoroughfares, sidewalks and driveways unless approved by the authority having
jurisdiction over the same.
Sec. 2806.3, entitled "Pile stability," shall be amended to read as follows:
Log and pole piles shall be stabilized in accordance with plans designed by a licensed
engineer and approved by the fire or building code official.
Sec. 3206.7.5, entitled "Number of doors required," shall be amended to read as follows:
Not less than one (1) access door shall be provided in each one hundred twenty-five linear
(125) feet or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls that face required fire apparatus access
roads. The required access doors shall be distributed such that the linear distance between
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adjacent access doors does not exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) feet. There shall be
a minimum of one (1) access door required on all sides of the building.
Sec. 3305.4, entitled "Open burning," shall be amended to read as follows:
Open burning shall be conducted only in accordance with section 307 of this chapter.
Sec. 5704.2.9.01, entitled "Installation of above-ground tanks," shall be created to be added
immediately following section 5704.2.9, and to read as follows:
All above-ground storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks shall be installed
on a solid and level concrete pad,designed and capable of supporting the full weight of the
tank and contents.
Exception: Temporary tanks that will remain in place for less than ninety (90) days.
Sec. 5704.2.9.6.1,entitled"Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited," shall be amended
to read as follows:
Above-ground storage tanks shall not be located in any manner constituting a threat to life
or property as deemed by the fire code official. The location of above-ground storage tanks
shall comply with the provisions of title 19 of the city Code and any other requirement
provided by law.
Sec. 5706.2.4.4, entitled "Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited," shall be amended
to read as follows:
Above-ground storage tanks shall not be located in any manner constituting a threat to life
or property as deemed by the fire code official. The location of above-ground storage tanks
shall comply with the provisions of title 19 of the city Code and any other requirement
provided by law.
Sec. 6101.3, entitled "Construction documents," shall be amended to read as follows:
1. Where a single container is more than thirty (30) gallons in water capacity or the
aggregate capacity of containers is more than sixty (60) gallons in water capacity, the
installer shall gain approval from the fire code official for such use. The Fire Prevention
Bureau shall be notified at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of any installation or
abandonment of such systems.
2. Plans shall be submitted to the office of the state fire marshal and the city fire prevention
bureau before construction and installation of storage containers over two thousand(2,000)
gallons individual water capacity or when the aggregate water capacity exceeds four
thousand (4,000) gallons.
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3. Plans shall be submitted to the office of the state fire marshal and the city fire prevention
bureau before construction and installation of storage containers over five hundred (500)
gallons individual water capacity or when the aggregate water capacity exceeds one
thousand (1,000) gallons.
Sec. 6104.2, entitled "maximum capacity within the established limits," shall be deleted in its
entirety.
Appendix B, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix C, entitled "Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution," shall be adopted in its entirety
with the following amendment:
Sec. C103.1, Hydrant spacing, shall be amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in
accordance with section 503 of the International Fire Code, 2021, as amended by chapter
16.28 of the city Code shall be provided with one (1) or more fire hydrants, as determined
by section C 102.1. Where more than one (1) fire hydrant is required, the distance between
required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with section C 103.2, C 103.3 or section 507.5,
whichever is more stringent.
Appendix D, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," shall be adopted in its entirety with the
following amendments:
D103.6, entitled "Signs," shall be amended to comply with the design criteria set forth in
section 11.60.065 of the city Code.
D106.3, entitled "Remoteness," shall be amended to read as follows:
Where two (2) fire apparatus access roads are required, fire apparatus access road
centerline offsets of less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet shall be avoided
whenever possible.
D 107.2, entitled "Remoteness," shall be amended to read as follows:
Where two (2) fire apparatus access roads are required, fire apparatus access road
centerline offsets of less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet shall be avoided
whenever possible.
Appendix E, entitled "Hazard Categories," shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix F, entitled "Hazard Ranking," shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix G, entitled "Cryogenic Fluids-Weight and Volume Equivalents," shall be adopted in its
entirety.
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Appendix H, entitled "Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP)and Hazardous Materials
Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions," shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix I, entitled "Fire Protection Systems—Noncompliant Conditions," shall be adopted in its
entirety.
Appendix J, entitled "Building Information Sign," shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix K, entitled "Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities," shall
be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix L, entitled "Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems," shall be
adopted in its entirety.
Appendix M, entitled "High-Rise Buildings—Retroactive Automatic Sprinkler Requirements,"
shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix N, entitled"Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions" shall be adopted in its entirety.
16.28.040. New materials, processes, or occupancies which may require permits:
The city manager, the chief of the fire department, the fire code official of the fire prevention
bureau, the building official and city staff shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after
giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies,
which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in this chapter. The findings and
decision of any such committee meeting shall be prepared by the fire code official of the fire
prevention bureau and such written findings and decision shall be posted in a conspicuous place
in the office of the fire code official of the fire prevention bureau and the city clerk's office at city
hall. Copies of such findings and decision shall be distributed to any interested person.
16.28.050. Conflicts with other provisions:
When a provision of this chapter conflicts with any other provision of this Code regulating the
same subject matter, either as presently adopted or to be adopted or amended in the future, the
more stringent or restrictive provision shall apply."
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage
in the manner provided by law.
David J. Kapt , Ma r
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Presented: October 9, 2024
Passed: October 9, 2024
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Recorded: October 9, 2024
Published: October 9, 2024
Att st: ,.44.41;,14
Kimberly Dewis i C erk
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