G66-12 Ordinance No. G66-12
• AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2012"
AS THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
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Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby repealed.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, 1976, as amended, 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 2012 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 2012 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.
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B. The Fire Marshal 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
his or her 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 his judgment, shall be
desirable.
16.28.030: ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, AND CHANGES:
The International Fire Code 2012 is amended and revised in the following respects:
Section 102.3, entitled Change of use or occupancy, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of Title 16 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to
all buildings undergoing a change of occupancy.
• Section 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 Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. Repairs, alterations and additions to
existing buildings shall comply with the provisions of Title 16 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 102.5, entitled Application of Residential Code, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with International
Residential Code 2012, as amended by Chapter 16.36 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976;
as amended, 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 105.7 of
this code shall also apply.
2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions: All such provisions of
this code shall apply.
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Section 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 Elgin Municipal Code, 1976; as
amended.
Section 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 provisions of this code shall
apply.
Exception:
The NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, as amended by Chapter 16.29 of the
Elgin Municipal Code, as amended, 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 "Department of Fire Prevention," shall be amended to read
"Fire Prevention Bureau."
Section 103.1, 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 Marshal.
Section 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 Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 105.7, entitled Required Construction Permits, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official, and/or the fire official are authorized to issue construction permits
for work as set forth in sections 105.7.1 through 105.7.16 of this chapter.
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Sections 108, entitled Board of Appeals (sections 108.1 through 108.3, inclusive), shall be
• deleted in its entirety.
Section 109.2, 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.
Section 109.4, entitled Violation Penalties, shall be amended to read as follows:
Any persons who shall violate a provision of this chapter 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 Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 111.2, 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.
Section 111.4, 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 Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. Each day that a violation continues shall
be deemed a separate offense.
Section 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 section
9.28.130 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 307.4, entitled Location, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 307.4.1, entitled Bonfires, shall be deleted in its entirety.
• Section 307.4.2, entitled Recreational Fires, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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Section 307.4.3, entitled Portable outdoor fireplaces, shall be deleted in its entirety.
• Section 307.5, entitled Attendance, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 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 36 inches in height and shall resist a force of 12,000 pounds
applied 36 inches above the adjacent ground surface. Approval for installation of other
barriers require the submittal of acceptable documentation proving they meet the required
capabilities and must be approved in writing by the Fire Marshal prior to installation.
Section 505.1, entitled Address Numbers, 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
5 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch.
Section 506.01, entitled Key Boxes, shall be created and read as follows:
All structures and facilities under the scope of this section 506 shall be required to install
• a Suprasafe 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
Marshal.
Section 901.4.6, 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.
Section 901.4.6.1, entitled Pump and riser room separation, shall be created to read as follows:
A minimum 1-hour fire-rated separation shall be provided for all fire pump and sprinkler
riser rooms.
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Section 903.2.01, entitled Automatic Sprinkler System, shall be created and 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) feet 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.
Section 903.2.02, entitled Use Group B, shall be created 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 7500 square
feet in area; or
2. In buildings having two (2) stories where the combined total area of the two (2) floors
exceeds 10,000 square feet; or
3. In buildings having three (3) stories regardless of the square footage of each floor.
Section 903.2.1.1, entitled Use 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.
Section 903.2.1.2, entitled Use Group A-2, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group A-2 fire area exceeds 3000 square 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:
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.
Section 903.2.1.3, entitled Use Group A-3, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group A-3 fire area exceeds 5000 square; 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:
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I. 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.
Section 903.2.1.4, entitled Use Group A-4, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group A-4 fire area exceeds 5000 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.
Section 903.2.3, entitled Use Group E, shall be amended to read as follows:
• Where a Use Group E fire area exceeds 5000 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:
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.
Section 903.2.4, entitled Use 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
7500 square feet in area; or
2. In buildings having two (2) stories where the combined total area of the two (2) floors
exceed 10,000 square feet; or
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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 2,500 square feet.
Section 903.2.6, entitled Use Group 1, shall be amended to delete Exception#3.
Section 903.2.7, entitled Use 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 7500 square
feet in area; or
2. In buildings having two (2) stories where the combined total area of the two (2) floors
exceed 10,000 square feet; or
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 5,000 square feet.
Section 90').2.9, entitled Use 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:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group S-1 fire area having more than 7500
square feet in area; or
2. In buildings having two (2) stories where the combined total area of the two (2) floors
exceed 10,000 square feet; or
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 2,500 square feet.
Section 903.2.9.1, entitled Repair Garages, subparagraph 2 shall be amended to read as follows:
2. One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 7500 square
feet.
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Section 903.2.10, Group S-2, 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 7,500
square feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
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 Section 406.4 of Chapter 16.04 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended or where located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies as
applicable in Section 101.2 of Chapter 16.04 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976.
Section 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 State of
• Illinois Plumbing Code, as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended. Hydrant water flow data used for the design of any sprinkler system
shall be no more than 1 year old. A minimum 10% 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.
Section 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.
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 Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended.
Section 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 30 degree downturn (Storz type only).
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Section 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.
Section 903.4.2.1, entitled Test valves, shall be created to read as follows:
Fire sprinkler system inspector test valves shall be accessible at all times and located no
more than 6 feet above finished floor. On multiple riser systems, test valves shall be
marked as to which riser and area it tests.
Section 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.
Section 904.11.01, entitled Non-compliant Commercial Cooking Systems, shall be created and
shall read as follows:
Any non-compliant dry-chemical extinguishing systems currently being utilized shall be
upgraded to a UL 300 approved wet-chemical system not later than January 1, 2006.
Section 905.3.1, entitled Height, 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 2 stories and/or 26 feet above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle ground access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is more than 2 stories and/or
26 feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle ground access.
Section 905.3.9, entitled Storage warehouses, shall be created to read as follows:
In all warehouse storage areas exceeding 50,000 square feet or where storage exceeds 12
feet high, interior 2 ''/z" fire hose valves with a 1 '/2" reducer to a 1 '/z" 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 100 psi, a "Potter' reduced pressure adjustable
type valve shall be provided
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Section 907.1.4, entitled Control/Annunciator panels, shall be created to read as follows:
• All fire alarm control panels or full function annunciator panels shall be installed within
10 feet of the building main entrance, sprinkler room or in a location approved by the fire
code official.
Section 907.2.01, entitled Fire Alarm Application, shall be created to read as follows:
Notwithstanding other provisions within this section 907.2, fire alarm systems shall be
installed in all buildings or tenant spaces of 2,500 square feet or more where automatic
fire sprinkler systems are not installed.
Section 907.2.3, entitled Group E, shall be amended to delete each designated exception within
that section.
Section 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 of the following
conditions exists:
1. The combined Group M occupant load of all floors is 500 or more persons.
• 2. The Group M occupant load is more than 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 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.
Section 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 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
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International Mechanical Code 2012, as amended by chapter 16.32 of the Elgin
• Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 912.1.1, entitled Connection types, shall be created to read as follows:
All fire department connections shall be a NST 4" Storz connection with a 30 degree
downturn (Storz type only).
Section 913.1.1, entitled Test outlet valves, shall be created to read as follows:
An OS & Y control valve shall be provided on all fire pump test headers.
Section 1008.1.9.9, entitled Electromagnetically Locked Egress 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 hand.
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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 reset/relock
the door.
Section 1024, entitled Luminous Egress Path Markings (sections 1024.1 through 1024.5,
inclusive), shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1103.7.1, entitled Use Group E, shall be amended to delete each designated exception
within that section.
Section 2306.2.3, entitled Above-Ground Tanks Located Outside, 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.
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I. 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 I1 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 Section 2306.2.3.01 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 2,500 gallons in individual capacity or 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 Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
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 Section
2306.2.3.01 of this Chapter.
Table 2306.2.3 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 2306.2.3.01, entitled Minimum Separation Requirements for Above-Ground Tanks, shall
be created and read as follows:
All above-ground tanks, tanks in special enclosures, or tanks in vaults shall meet the
following criteria:
1. Individual tanks shall not exceed 2,500 gallons in individual capacity or 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.
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Section 2306.2.4, entitled Above-Ground Tanks Located in Above-Grade Vaults or Below-
Grade Vaults (sections 2306.2.4.1 and 2306.2.4.2, inclusive), shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 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
2,500 gallons in individual capacity or 5,000 gallons in aggregate capacity.
Section 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 Marshal. Pumps shall be substantially anchored and protected against physical
damage.
Section 3304.3, entitled Open Burning, shall be amended to read as follows:
Open burning shall be conducted only in accordance with section 307 of this chapter.
Section 5704.2.9.01, entitled Installation of Above-Ground Tanks, shall be created 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.
Section 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 Marshal. The location of above-ground storage
tanks shall comply with the provisions of Title 19 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended and any other requirement provided by law.
Section 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 Marshal. The location of above-ground storage
tanks shall comply with the provisions of Title 19 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended and any other requirement provided by law.
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Section 6101.3, entitled Construction Documents, shall be amended to read as follows:
• 1. Where a single container is more than 30 gallons in water capacity or the aggregate
capacity of containers is more than 60 gallons in water capacity, the installer shall gain
approval from the Fire Marshal 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 Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Elgin
Fire Prevention Bureau before construction and installation of storage containers over
2,000 gallons individual water capacity or when the aggregate water capacity exceeds
4,000 gallons.
3. Plans shall be submitted to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Elgin
Fire Prevention Bureau before construction and installation of storage containers over
500 gallons individual water capacity or when the aggregate water capacity exceeds 1000
gallons.
Section 6104.2, entitled Maximum Capacity Within the Established Limits, shall be deleted in its
entirety.
Appendix A, entitled Board of Appeals, 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.
Appendix D, entitled Fire Apparatus Access Roads, shall be adopted in its entirety with the
following amendment:
D103.6, entitled Signs, shall be amended to comply with the design criteria set forth in
section 11.60.065 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
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.
Appendix H, entitled Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials
Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions, shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix 1, entitled Fire Protection Systems —Noncompliant Conditions, shall be adopted in its
entirety.
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Appendix J, entitled Building Information Sign, 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 and the Fire Marshal of the Fire Prevention
Bureau 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 Marshal of the Fire Prevention Bureau and
such written findings and decision shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the office of the Fire
Marshal of the Fire Prevention Bureau and the City Clerk. 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 the Elgin Municipal 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
Presented: October 24, 2012
Passed: October 24, 2012 T ,
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: October 24, 2012
Published: October 26, 2012
Attest:
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Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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