Addison § 6.501 Buildings & Construction Section Fire Lanes This section mandates the provision of fire lanes for new buildings based on their proximity to fire department access points and their height. Specifically, fire lanes are required if any part of the first-story exterior wall is over 150 feet from an access point, or if the building exceeds 30 feet in height and any part of the first-story exterior wall is over 50 feet from an access point. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.502 Buildings & Construction Section Deflagration Venting, Marking and Identification This section mandates specific visual marking requirements for deflagration venting panels, including painting the panels yellow and posting warning signs. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.503 Buildings & Construction Section Aboveground Liquefied Petroleum Gases This section prohibits fixed stationary aboveground liquefied petroleum gas installations exceeding 1,000 gallons water capacity. Smaller installations must comply with NFPA 58, with exceptions possible based on fire code official review. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.504 Buildings & Construction Section Aboveground Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage Tanks This section allows aboveground flammable/combustible liquid storage tanks under specific conditions. It mandates compliance with EPA and OSFM standards, specifies acceptable liquid classes and testing requirements, and outlines necessary permits and inspections from multiple governmental bodies. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.505 Buildings & Construction Section Fire Suppression This section requires existing buildings to be retrofitted with automatic sprinkler and/or detection systems if they undergo significant structural repairs, substantial remodeling, a change to a higher hazard occupancy classification, or a certain size addition. Cosmetic remodeling is excluded. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.507 Buildings & Construction Section Standpipes This section mandates the installation of Class I standpipe systems in buildings based on criteria related to building height relative to fire department vehicle access and travel distance to access points. It specifies hose connection types, pressure requirements, and detailed location and identification requirements for standpipes. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.508 Buildings & Construction Section Riser Pipe Sizes This section mandates that specific building groups equipped with automatic fire suppression systems must have riser pipe sizes determined by hydraulic calculations, with a minimum flow requirement of 500 g.p.m. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.509 Buildings & Construction Section Fire Department Connections View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.510 Buildings & Construction Section Strobe and Bells This section mandates the installation of white strobes and audible horns/bells above new Fire Department connections, which must activate with the flow alarm. Additionally, non-residential multi-tenant buildings require yellow strobes in front of each tenant space activated by that unit's alarm. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.511 Buildings & Construction Section Key Box This section mandates the installation of key boxes in accordance with the International Fire Code for fire protection purposes. The Addison Fire Protection District will determine the number and location of these key boxes, with a specified maximum installation height. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.512 Buildings & Construction Section Bulk Liquid CO2 This section mandates the display of the NFPA 704 symbol on buildings containing interior bulk liquid CO2 tanks. The symbol must be visible on the front (street side) of the building and at the entrance to the tank's location. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.513 Buildings & Construction Section Carbon Monoxide Alarms This section mandates the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in specific office areas (Group B, F, and M) where fuel-burning equipment is present. The number and placement of alarms will be determined by the Addison Fire Protection District based on the office layout and size. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.514 Buildings & Construction Section Fire Protection Maintenance This section mandates that all fire protection system inspections and maintenance reports must be submitted to the Addison Fire Protection District in an approved manner. It also requires companies performing such work to register with the District. View in Addison’s full code →
Alsip § 9.61 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in an article concerning hazardous materials discharges in Alsip. It defines key terms such as 'Costs,' 'Facility,' 'Hazardous materials,' 'Mutual aid,' 'Person,' and 'Release.' View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 9.62 Buildings & Construction Section Prohibited acts This section prohibits the release of hazardous materials into the environment unless it is permitted by a relevant agency and conducted in a manner that does not pose a substantial hazard to human health, property, or the environment. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 9.63 Buildings & Construction Section Response authority This section grants the Fire Chief broad authority to respond to hazardous material releases within the fire department's jurisdiction or affecting public water systems. It outlines reporting requirements and the relinquishment of authority when a higher-level agency assumes control. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 9.64 Buildings & Construction Section Liability for costs This section establishes joint and several liability for the costs of hazardous material removal and remedial action incurred by the fire department. It outlines specific categories of individuals and entities who can be held responsible, including owners, operators, and those who arranged for or accepted transport of hazardous materials. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 9.65 Buildings & Construction Section Defenses This section outlines specific defenses against liability for hazardous material discharges under section 9-64. It establishes that a person is not liable if they can prove the release, threat of release, and resulting damages were caused solely by an act of nature or an act of war, or a combination of both. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 9.66 Buildings & Construction Section Release in accordance with law This section exempts entities from liability under the article for any release of hazardous materials that is permitted by and conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, permit requirements, and the village's ordinances. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 9.67 Buildings & Construction Section Public duty immunity This section establishes public duty immunity for the response authority, its agents, and employees for actions taken or omitted during incidents involving hazardous material releases. This immunity covers actions related to remedial actions, care, assistance, or advice provided under various federal and state emergency response plans. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 9.68 Buildings & Construction Section Contractual indemnification; subrogation This section clarifies that agreements releasing liability for hazardous material discharges are ineffective, though agreements to insure, hold harmless, or indemnify are permitted. It also preserves a party's right to pursue claims against others through subrogation or other means. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 9.69 Buildings & Construction Section Costs and penalties This section outlines the financial liabilities and penalties for individuals or firms responsible for hazardous material releases in Alsip. It details how the fire department will recover costs for removal or remedial actions, including personnel, materials, and legal expenses, and establishes penalties for violations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 27.101 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code This section adopts the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) by reference, with specific appendices included. It also mandates the application of various National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards for any installations or construction systems not explicitly covered by the IFC. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 27.102 Buildings & Construction Section Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Fire Code This section modifies the 2018 International Fire Code for Arlington Heights by specifying amendments to various sections, including penalties for violations, definitions of terms like 'bonfire' and 'high-rise building', requirements for open burning, and details regarding address notification and building access. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 27.201 Buildings & Construction Section Spills Prohibited View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 27.202 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to hazardous materials incidents for the Village of Arlington Heights, including what constitutes "Expenses to the Village," a "Hazardous Material(s) Incident," and what the "Village" refers to in this context. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 27.203 Buildings & Construction Section Hazardous Material Responses—Cost Reimbursement This section establishes that the parties responsible for hazardous materials are liable for reimbursing the Village for all expenses incurred during a response, handling, or clean-up of the material. It also specifies joint and several liability among various parties, including those in control, shipper, manufacturer, distributor, transporter, and third parties contributing to the release. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 27.204 Buildings & Construction Section Fault Not to be Considered This section establishes strict liability for the party in immediate control or possession of hazardous materials for all costs incurred by the Village in responding to an incident. It clarifies that fault is not a consideration in determining liability. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 27.205 Buildings & Construction Section Distribution of Reimbursed Costs—Replacement of Material(s) and/or Other Expenses This section outlines how reimbursement funds collected can be utilized to cover expenses incurred at hazardous material incidents. It specifies that these funds can replenish supplies, cover personnel costs, laboratory analysis, medical treatment, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment and supplies. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →