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15.28.050 – Amendments to the ICC International Fire Prevention Code 2015

  Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of “City of St. Charles, Kane and DuPage Counties, Illinois.”, hereinafter referred to as “this code”

2.         Amend 308.3 as follows

Under exception #1 delete item 1.2

3.         Add Section 322 as follows:

322 Miscellaneous Provisions

322.1 Tenant Separation. Each tenant space shall be separated from other tenant spaces and corridors by walls, partitions, and floor-ceiling assemblies having at least a one (1) hour approved fire resistance rating.

4.         Add Sections 506.3 as follows:

506.3 Location. The installation of the approved key box shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The box shall be located not more than six (6’) feet above grade. The key box may be supervised by a tamper switch.

5.         Add Sections 507.5.1.2, 507.1.3 & 507.1.4   

507.5.1.2 Hydrants shall be located approximately ten (10) feet from an all-weather roadway. If this cannot be done, the closest part of the hydrant shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the curb line.

507.5.1.3 Access to fire hydrants shall be all-weather roadways adequate in width, clearance and strength for fire fighting purposes. Such routes, including private roadways, shall be maintained accessible during all seasons of the year. Legal provisions will be required for private roads.

507.5.1.4 Fire hydrants shall meet the requirements of the City of St. Charles and the standards of the American Water Works Association, and shall have two (2) two and one-half (2½) inch outlets and one (1) four and one-half (4½) inch outlet with auxiliary gate valves on the hydrant branch line. Threads shall be American National Standard. Pumper outlets shall face roadways.

6.         Add Section 603.11 as follows:

603.11 Service Disconnects.  Service disconnecting means shall be provided either outside the building or via a key operated remote control, located at the fire alarm control panel or other approved location, and shall have provisions to allow the service to be locked open.  Each building/tenant space shall have a main disconnect incorporated within the main distribution panel inside the space.

7.         Amend Section 901.6.3

901.6.3 Records. Records of all systems inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years and shall be copied to the fire code official upon request.

8.         Amend Section 901.7

901.7 System out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to service. Fire protection systems shall not be out of service for more than twenty-four (24) hours for maintenance or repairs. Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.

9.                     Delete the provisions in Section 903.2 “Automatic Sprinkler Systems – Where Required” inclusive of subsections 903.2.1, 903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.6, 903.2.7, 903.2.9 and 903.2.10 and substitute the following therefore:

903.2 Where required. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, that is contained elsewhere in this code, an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with the provisions of all applicable codes and standards shall be provided and maintained in full operating condition throughout every story and basement of all Use Groups as listed in section 302.1 of the International Building Code.

Exceptions:

  1. Structures not considered to be habitable or occupiable of less than 5,000 square feet, with a low fire or life hazard risk and located not less than 30 feet from another structure. Buildings of this type would normally be classified within the Utility and Miscellaneous Group U as described in section 312 of the International Building Code, Provided:
    1. The structure is continually monitored by an approved automatic fire alarm system.
  2. Open Parking Garages

The requirements, contained in these exceptions, shall be subject to modifications by the authority having jurisdiction to compensate for particular building conditions to meet the intention of the code

10.       Amend Section 903.6 and add 903.6.1 as follows:

903.6.1 Change of use classification. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary contained elsewhere in the codes adopted, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a building, when the use classification of the building or a space within the building changes, provided one of the following conditions exists:

  1. If the new or proposed use is more hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use. (see table 903.6.1)

This requirement shall be subject to modifications by the authority having jurisdiction to compensate for particular building conditions.

Hazard Category

Table 903.6.1

Relative Hazard

Occupancy Classifications

1 (highest hazard)

H

2

I-2, I-3, I-4

3

A, E, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-4

4

B, F-1, R-3, S-1

5 (lowest hazard)

F-2, S-2, U

 

11.        Delete the provisions of Section 907.2 “Where required” including the exceptions and substitute the following therefore:

907.2 Where required. 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 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Notwithstanding any provision of Section 907 and its subsections to the contrary, an approved manual fire alarm signaling system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5, shall be installed and maintained in all buildings over one (1) story in height or over 1,000 square feet.

12.       Delete the provisions of Section 907.9 “Where required in existing buildings and structures” and substitute the following therefore:

907.9 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in existing buildings and structures where required in chapter 11. Notwithstanding any provision of Section 907, Section 1103.7 or their subsections to the contrary, an approved manual fire alarm signaling system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5, shall be installed and maintained in all buildings over one (1) story in height or over 1,000 square feet.

14.       Amend the provisions of Section 912.1 “Installation” and substitute the following therefore:

912.1 Installation. The type (Siamese, Storz) and size of the fire department connection shall be in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design, shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 and be subject to approval of the Fire Department.  Generally, a 5-inch size, Storz type connection with a 30 degree downturn is required

15.       Delete exception #2 to section 914.6.1

16.       Amend item #5 and add items 6 & 7 to Section 1008.3.3 “Rooms and Spaces” as follows:

5.         All restrooms

6.         In all rooms and spaces over 1,000 square feet in area with an occupancy load of 20 or more.

7.         All occupiable mechanical rooms

17.       Amend Table 1020.2 to read as follows:

Table 1020.2
Corridor Fire Resistance Rating

Occupancy

Occupant Load Served by Corridor

Required Fire-Resistance Rating (hours)

Without Sprinkler System

With Sprinkler System (c)

H-1, H-2, H-3

All

Not Permitted

1

H-4, H-5

Greater than 30

Not Permitted

1

A, E, F, M, S, U

Greater than 30

Not Permitted

1

R

Greater than 10

Not Permitted

1

I-2 (a), I-4

All

Not Permitted

1

I-1, I-3

All

Not Permitted

1 (b)

B

Greater than 30

Not Permitted

1 (d)

(a) For requirements for occupancies in Group I-2, see Section 407.3 of the International Building Code.
(b) For a reduction in the fire-resistance rating of occupancies in Group I-3, see Section 408.8 of the International Building Code.
(c) Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 where allowed.

d) Glass permitted in wall.

18.       Amend Section 2306.2.2 “Above-ground tanks located inside buildings” to read as follows:

2306.2.2 Above-ground tanks located inside buildings. Above-ground tanks for the storage of Class I, II and IIIA liquid fuels are not allowed to be located in buildings.

19.       Amend Section 2306.2.3 “Above-ground tanks located outside” to read as follows:

2306.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade. The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above-ground tanks is prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of St. Charles, Illinois, except by Special Permit issued by the Fire Chief. Compliance with the following criteria is required for the issuance of a Special Use Permit for such use:

  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 installed in accordance with Chapter 57.  Such tanks shall be located in accordance with Table 2306.2.3.
  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.  
    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. Installations with the maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be separated from other such installations by not less than 100 feet.
  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 accordance with Chapter 57. Tank locations shall be in accordance with Table 2306.2.3.
  6. Above-ground tanks shall not be used for the outside storage of motor fuels at automotive service stations.
  7. A site plan for the installation of the aboveground tank shall be submitted to the Fire Official showing all buildings and structures on the same parcel.
  8. At least 2 (two) fire hydrants shall be provided, with an average spacing of 300 feet. 1 (one) of the required fire hydrants shall be within 300 feet of the aboveground tank.
    1. The minimum fire flow for each hydrant shall be 2,000 GPM for a 2-hour duration.
  9. The aboveground tank shall be protected with physical barriers per Section 312.2.
  10. Aboveground storage tank(s) shall not be for use by the general public nor shall any liquid contained in an aboveground tank be transferred into any type vessel or device to be used or controlled by the general public. Mobile fueling shall not be allowed unless approved by the Fire Code Official and all requirements from the Office of the State Fire Marshall have been met.
  11. No liquid shall be stored in an aboveground tank that has a flash point less than that of gasoline or -36 to -45 degrees F.
  12. An automatic shutoff device capable of stopping the delivery of fuel into a storage tank at 90% of the tank capacity shall be provided.
  13. Tank contents must be transferred by means of fixed pumps only. Pumps must be designed and equipped so as to prevent accidental discharge.
  14. All tank openings associated with piping, vents, and inspections, shall be through the top of the tank only.
  15. Approved anti-siphon devices shall be installed at each connection of the piping to the tank when such piping extends below the level of the top of the tank.
  16. U.L. listed, portable ABC type fire extinguisher(s) shall be provided.
  17. No parking is allowed within 50 feet of an aboveground tank.
  18. All aboveground tank plans must include the following:
    1. Site plans as mentioned above.
    2. Aboveground tank details including all piping systems, pump and transfer systems, manufacturer’s tank specifications, and all site protection, safety equipment, and safety signage per NFPA 704.
    3. The aboveground tank requires a City of St. Charles Building Permit, and 2 (two) sets of plans and specifications are required.
    4. Approval for all aboveground tank installations shall be by the Fire Code Official, The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Building Official.

 

 

TABLE 2306.2.3

MINIMUM SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVE-GROUND TANKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLASS OF LIQUID AND TANK TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL TANK CAPACITY

(gallons)

 

MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM NEAREST IMPORTANT BUILDING ON SAME PROPERTY

(feet)

 

 

 

MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM NEAREST FUEL DISPENSER

(feet)

MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM LOT LINE WHICH IS OR CAN BE BUILT UPON, INCLUDING THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF A PUBLIC WAY

(feet)

 

 

 

MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM NEAREST SIDE OF ANY PUBLIC WAY

(feet)

 

 

 

 

MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN TANKS

(feet)

 

Class I protected above-ground tanks or tanks in vaults

 

 

 

2,500

 

 

15

 

 

25a

 

 

25

 

 

15

 

 

 

3

 

Class II and III protected above-ground tanks or tanks in vaults

 

 

 

Same as Class I

 

 

Same as Class I

 

 

Same as Class I

 

 

Same as Class I

 

 

Same as Class I

 

 

Same as Class I

 

Other tanks

 

 

All

 

50

 

50

 

100

 

50

 

3

 

For SI:   1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon – 3.785 L.

a. At fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities, no minimum separation distance is required.

 

20.       Amend Section 5003.1 “Scope” to read as follows:

5003.1 Scope. The storage, use and handling of all hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this Section and Exhibit A.

21.       Add Section 5601.2 “Permit required” to read as follows:

5601.2 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 and regulated in accordance with this section. An application for permit, on a form developed by the Fire Official, shall be made in writing at least sixty (60) days in advance of the display of fireworks or discharge of explosives.

22.       Amend Section 5705.1 “Scope” to read as follows:

5705.1 Scope. Dispensing, use, mixing and handling of flammable liquids shall be in accordance with Section 5703 and this Section. Tank vehicle and tank car loading and unloading and other special operations shall be in accordance with Section 5706. Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be dispensed by gravity from tanks, drums, barrels or similar containers. Approved pumps that take suction from the top of the container shall be used. Unattended dispensing operations by the general public shall be prohibited. Mobile fueling shall not be allowed unless approved by the Fire Code Official and all requirements from the Office of the State Fire Marshall have been met. No tank vehicle shall be left unattended on any lot, street, highway, avenue, alley, or any other location, public or private.

Exception:
Containers of organic coatings having no fire point and which are opened for pigmentation are not required to comply with this Section.

23.       Add section 6101.4. “Storage Prohibited/Permit Required” to read as follows:

6101.4 Storage Prohibited/Permit Required. Aboveground storage of liquefied petroleum gas utilizing one or more containers having a total capacity of over 1,000 gallons water capacity shall be prohibited.

24.       Add section 6101.5 to read as follows:

6101.5 Parking Restrictions. No tank vehicle shall be left unattended on any lot, street, highway, avenue, alley or any other location, public or private.

25.       Add Exhibit A:

Exhibit A

Performance Guidelines for High Hazard Uses in the City of St. Charles

  1. Specific location: The geographic location and distances to other structures, rivers, streams, and other use groups.
  2. Zoning: The proximate distances to assembly, educational, institutional, and residential uses and vacant land zoned for these uses.
  3. Types of hazardous materials which are not allowed: Materials listed in Section 202 High Hazard Group H-1 that present a detonation hazard shall not be permitted under any circumstances.
  4. Allowable construction types: Type I and II only.
  5. Required fire protection for High Hazard materials:
    a. Provide extra hazard Group II fire sprinkler system
    b. Provide a fixed foam fire protection system
  6. Required water supply system: 3,000 to 6,000 gallons per minute from a reliable source.

 

(2022-M-26: § 1; 2016-M-9: § 1; 2010-M-44: § 1; 2004-M-76: § 1; 1988-M-15: § 1; 1978-M-37: Art. 5 (part))