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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 837 - 12/5/1972 - FIRE PREVENTION CODEORDINANCE NO. 837 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FIRE PREVENTION CODE, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois: Section One: That Article III of Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Elk Grove Village is hereby repealed. Section Two: That Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Elk Grove Village is hereby amended by adding the following Article and by incorporating the provisions, requirements and procedures established with- in said Article: Article III=Fire Prevention Code 6.301 ADOPTI There is hereby adopted by the Village of Elk Grove Village for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion the 1970 Fire Prevention Code, prepared by the American Insurance Association, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended. 6.302 COPIES OF CODE: Three (3) copies of the 1970 Fire Prevention Code, American Insurance Association, are on file in the Office of the Village Clerk. JURISDICTION: The jurisdiction of the Fire Prevention Code shall include property and structures within the Village of Elk Grove Village. 6.304 CREATION OF THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU: A Fire Prevention Bureau is hereby created in the Fire Depart- ment of the Village of Elk Grove Village. Said Bureau shall be under the direction of the Chief of the Fire Department subject to the general direction of the Village Manager. 6.305 MEMBERS: A, The Chief of the Fire Department shall select a person to be, in addition to any other responsibilities he may have, the Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau who shall serve in such capacity at the discretion of the Chief of the Fire Department. B. The Chief of the Fire Department may also select additional persons as Inspectors to be assigned to the Fire Prevention Q 6.306 DUTIES: Bureau under the supervision of the Officer in Charge of the Bureau. It shall be the duty of the Officer in Charge of the Fire Pre- vention Bureau to: A. Enforce all laws and ordinances of the State, County and Village, covering the following: 1. The prevention of fires; 2. The storage and use of explosives and flammables; 3. The maintenance of automatic and other fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishing equipment; 4. The maintenance, regulation and adequacy of means of egress; 5. The investigation of the cause and origin of fires. 6. The Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall perform such other duties as may be required from time to time, including making recommendations to improve this Code. B. Provide technical staff assistance and support to the Building Commissioner of the Village of Elk Grove Village in the follow- ing areas: I. Examination of plans for new construction, reconst- ruction or alteration of structures and to advise the Building Commissioner thereon of the extent of non-compliance with established Village requirements and codes relating to life, safety and fire prevention, alerting and supression systems. 3 Inspection of construction in _:ogress to advise the Building Commissioner thereon of non-compliance with life, safety and fire prevention, alerting and supp- ression systems previously approved for said construction. 3. Review of existing and new standards, codes and requirements to advise the Building Commissioner thereon of changes considered necessary for improved life safety and fire prevention, alerting and supp- ression systems. C. A report of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall be made annually to the Fire Chief and transmitted to the Village Manager of the Village of Elk Grove Village. The report shall contain all proceedings under this code, with such data as the Chief of the Fire Department may require, including recommendations to improve the Fire Prevention Code. 6.307 DEFINITIONS: A. Whenever the word "Municipality" is used in the Fire Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean the Village of Elk Grove Village. B. Whenever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in the Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the Village Attorney for the Village of Elk Grove Village. C. Whenever the term, Village Manager is used in this Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the Village Manager of Elk Grove Village. D. Whenever the term, Fire Chief or Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau is used in this Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief of the Fire Department of the Village of Elk Grove Village. E. Whenever the term Building Commissioner is used in this Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the Building Commissioner of the Village of Elk Grove Village. 4 6.308 PROHIBITION OF STORAGE AND LOCATION OF CERTAIN MATTER: A. Storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks referred to in Section 16.22a of the 1970 American Insurance Association Fire Prevention Code is hereby prohibited. B. New bulk plants for flammable liquids referred to in Section 16.51 of the 1970 American Insurance Association Fire Prevention Code are hereby prohibited. C. Bulk storage of liquified petroleum gas referred to in Section 21.6 (a) of the American Insurance Association Fire Prevention Code is hereby prohibited, unless: 1. Said storage is in accordance with all requirements of the 1969 edition of Pamphlet 58 of the National Fire Protection Associa- tion, and provided, however, that an additional 50% in pressure relief venting capabilities is provided in addition to those possible by said pamphlet for the tanks used for storing said liquified petroleum gas. 2. A security fence six feet (6') in height with barbed wire above is constructed and provided around all such tank installations, said fence shall be so constructed as to screen from view the lower six feet (6') of the tank installation. 3. The plans for said bulk storage and construction are approved by the Fire Chief as being safe from fire hazards and in accordance with the provisions hereof. 4. That no tanks be installed in the flood plain, except when provided with devices capable of anchoring the tank to prevent its going afloat under flood conditions. 5. That no transfilling operations be allowed except that which is required from the mobile tank, truck or railroad car to the stationary above ground storage tank. 5 6.309 MODIFICATIONS: The Fire Prevention Bureau may modify any provision of the Fire Prevention Code upon application in writing within thirty days from the date of an order by the Bureau submitted by the owner of lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the Code, provided that the spirit of the Code shall be observed and public safety secured. The particulars of such modification when granted or allowed and the decision of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant and to the Village Manager. 6.310 APPEALS: A. Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a license or permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may, upon payment to the Village Treasurer a sum equal to the estimated costs for publication and court reporter services, appeal from the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the President and Board of Trustees within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision on the modification application. B. The said President and Board of Trustees shall designate a time and place for a public hearing thereon and the applicant and Fire Chief may present pertinent information. The decision of the President and Trustees shall be final. A refund of money not used for the foregoing shall be made to the applicant by the Village Treasurer. 11 6.311 NEW MATERIALS OR PROCESSES WHICH MAY REQUIRE PERMITS: The Chief• of the Fire Department, the Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau, and the Building Commissioner 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 may require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in said code. The Chief of the Fire Deparment shall post such list in conspicuous place in the Fire Department Headquarters Station, Office of the Building Department, Office of the Village Clerk, and make copies thereof aaailable to other interested persons. Section Three: Savings Clause. If any section, sub -section, or sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason declared or held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision or decisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Section Four: Ordinances Repealed. All other Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances heretofore enacted by the Village of Elk Grove Village in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section Five: Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be fined not less than Five Dollars ($5.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day, commencing from date of official notification, during or on which a violation or failure to comply occurs or continues. 7 Section Six: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law and ordinance of the Village of Elk Grove Village. Passed this 5th day of December197 2 Approved this 5th day of Dec. 197 2 Charles J. Zettek CHARLES J. ZETTEK Village President Attested this 5th day of December 197 2 Richard A. McGrenera Richard A. Mc Grenera Village Clerk PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM this 13th day of December 1 4197 2 pursuant to the authority of the President and Board of Trustees, Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook and Du Page Counites, Illinois. N,