Alsip § 6.201 Buildings & Construction Section Exterior doors This section outlines security requirements for exterior doors on commercial buildings in Alsip, detailing specific hardware and locking mechanisms for various door types, with an exemption for panic-proof hardware on exit doors. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.206 Buildings & Construction Section Intrusion detection devices This ordinance allows the enforcing authority to mandate the installation and maintenance of an intrusion detection device (burglar alarm system) if existing security measures are deemed insufficient to adequately secure a commercial building. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.241 Buildings & Construction Section Intent of article This article outlines the intent for sprinkler pipe sizing in multiple-family dwellings, primarily referencing NFPA 13, but allowing for a two-inch pipe substitution under specific approvals. It also clarifies that domestic water tap sizes are not intended to be increased. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.242 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section defines what constitutes a 'multiple-family dwelling' for the purpose of sprinkler system requirements, clarifying inclusions and exclusions. It also specifies that the term 'shall' indicates a mandatory obligation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.243 Buildings & Construction Section Penalties This section establishes that violations of the article are classified as a Class C ordinance violation, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.244 Buildings & Construction Section Minimum protection established This section mandates specific cold-water line requirements and sprinkler system protection for various areas in newly constructed or converted multiple-family dwellings in Alsip. It details sprinkler head density and placement for furnace/hot water tank areas, storage, utility/laundry spaces, stairways, corridors, public areas, and attached/under-garage areas, along with requirements for alarm systems and backflow preventers. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.245 Buildings & Construction Section Sprinkler piping and heads This section specifies the acceptable materials for sprinkler piping and heads in multi-family dwellings, mandates specific temperature ratings for sprinkler heads, and requires exposed sprinkler system components to be painted red. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.246 Buildings & Construction Section Installation, testing, training This section outlines requirements for the installation of multiple-family dwelling sprinkler systems, including the installation of a test pipe and valve to measure discharge pressure, ensuring the system can be drained, and preventing freezing. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.247 Buildings & Construction Section Circulation prohibited in sprinkler piping This section prohibits circulation within sprinkler piping and prevents any connections for domestic or other supplies from being taken from the sprinkler piping. It also prohibits sprinkler heads from being connected to domestic water lines. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.248 Buildings & Construction Section Plans required; approval This section outlines the requirements for sprinkler system plans, testing, and installation for multiple-family dwellings in Alsip. It mandates plan submission and approval by fire and water departments, specific pressure and duration testing witnessed by the building department before occupancy permits are issued, and ensures systems remain operational with labeled and locked shutoff valves. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.285 Buildings & Construction Section Attached garage fire requirements This section outlines fire safety requirements for attached garages in Alsip, mandating specific construction materials for separation, limiting openings to the main building, and dictating floor drainage and vent configurations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.350 Buildings & Construction Section Fire safety requirements This section mandates that owners and operators provide and maintain fire safety facilities and equipment in compliance with village ordinances and codes. It specifies requirements for the maintenance and condition of fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, standpipe systems, and portable fire extinguishers. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.51 Buildings & Construction Section Variations of regulations This section details specific electrical requirements in Alsip that supplement the adopted technical code. It includes regulations on the use of aluminum conductors, ground fault circuit interrupter protection, bathroom exhaust fans, and emergency lighting systems in certain building types. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.54 Buildings & Construction Section Fire protective signaling systems This section mandates that all fire protective signaling systems must be installed according to specific sections of the National Electrical Code Handbook, Sixth Edition. An exception requires metallic conduit for such systems in schools, hospitals, child care facilities, auditoriums, and similar occupancies. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.607 Buildings & Construction Section Owner to maintain alarm and sprinkler systems This section requires property owners to maintain operational alarm and sprinkler systems, including necessary utilities, even when a building is vacant. This obligation is triggered when the building code otherwise mandates such systems. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.9 Buildings & Construction Section Carbon monoxide detectors required, where This section mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in various residential and commercial buildings in Alsip. Requirements vary based on occupancy type and the presence of gas or oil-fired heating systems or appliances. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 9.3.1 Buildings & Construction Section New Owners This section mandates that new home purchasers in Antioch are responsible for installing at least one battery-operated or better smoke detector in the common area of any home that lacks them. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.3.2 Buildings & Construction Section Residential Requirements This ordinance section mandates specific smoke detector requirements for single-family, two-flat, and multi-family residential buildings in Antioch. It details installation, power source, interconnection, and placement standards based on building type and occupancy. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.3.3 Buildings & Construction Section Buildings Housing Transient Occupants This section mandates the installation of approved smoke detectors in all residential units occupied for less than 30 days, or those usable as a hotel/motel. These detectors must be connected to a monitored alarm system that immediately notifies the fire department, following NFPA 72 requirements. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.3.4 Buildings & Construction Section Maintenance Responsibility This section outlines maintenance responsibilities for smoke detectors in residential units in Antioch. Initially, occupants are responsible for battery-operated detectors, but if neglected, owners must upgrade to hardwired, dedicated circuit systems. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.3.5 Buildings & Construction Section Penalty This section establishes how penalties are determined for violations of the smoke detector chapter. Fines are either listed in a separate schedule or are subject to a general penalty, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.6.2 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms related to emergency alarm systems, specifically burglar or security alarms and fire detection systems, including related roles and concepts like central answering points and false alarms. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.6.3 Buildings & Construction Section Fire Alarm And Detection Systems This section requires individuals and businesses operating as fire alarm contractors or controlling premises with fire detection systems in Antioch to obtain a license. It outlines the application process, including required information and proof of insurance. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.6.4 Buildings & Construction Section Remote Station Service This section mandates that all alarm systems utilizing remote station service for monitoring must be transmitted to a UL-listed central station. A copy of the UL listing for the remote station service must be submitted to the fire department upon system completion and activation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.6.6 Buildings & Construction Section Daily Test Signal Required This section mandates that fire alarm or detection systems in Antioch must be programmed to send an automatic daily test signal to a remote central station at the same time each day. If the signal is not received within 60 minutes of the scheduled time, the central station must notify the premises or key holder of the system failure. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.6.7 Buildings & Construction Section Security Systems, Combination Systems And Burglar Alarms This section requires all security, combination, and burglar alarm systems installed in Antioch that trigger a response from the police or fire department to be registered with the village. Registration involves providing detailed information about the system, installation, monitoring agency, and keyholders, along with a one-time fee. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.6.8 Buildings & Construction Section Waivers This section outlines a waiver process for individuals and corporations facing undue economic burdens from specific sections of the Emergency Alarm Systems chapter. Waivers require written requests, investigation by fire/police chiefs and safety inspector, recommendations to the board of trustees, and adherence to specific conditions to ensure life safety. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 12.1304 Business & Licensing Section Inspection This section mandates that the Director of Building inspect hardware and paint stores to ensure compliance with the Village Code, with specific authority to enforce safety, health, and fire regulations. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 12.308 Business & Licensing Section Regulations Relating to Dealers in Solid Fuel and Storers of Solid Fuel This section establishes regulations for dealers and storers of solid fuel in Arlington Heights. It mandates fire safety separation from flammable liquids, prohibits misrepresentation of fuel types during delivery, requires weighing scales for certain vehicle deliveries, and outlines procedures for managing spontaneous ignition and maintaining clean storage areas. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.302 Buildings & Construction Section Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Building Code This section modifies the 2018 International Building Code for Arlington Heights by amending specific sections related to permits, inspections, certificates, appeals, definitions, and address identification. It clarifies work exempt from permits, inspection procedures, and the issuance of certificates. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →