O-61-11 Ord Amending Chapter 15 of Municipal Code - Building Code Membrane StructuresORDINANCE 040 1 °- II
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE LEMONT
MUNICIPAL CODE = BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
REGARDING MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lemont that the following sections of Chapter 15 of the Lemont Municipal Code
shall be amended to read as follows:
That Subsection 903.2.8 shall read as follows:
903.2.8 GROUP S -1: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
where the fire area containing a Group S -1 occupancy exceeds 3,000 square feet, or where more
than three stories in height, or the combined fire area on all floors, including mezzanines, exceeds
3,000 square feet.
Exception: Membrane structures designed and installed In accordance with Section 2404 and the
2006 edition of the International Fire Code shall not be required to be protected with an automatic
fire sprinkler system when all of the following conditions are met
1): A minimum 90'-0" setback is provided from all other structures, including principal and
accessory buildings, other membrane structures and storage tanks, as well as lot lines.
2): A minimum 30' -0" wide designated fire lane is established and maintained around the perimeter
of the membrane structure.
3): The membrane structure is used solely for the storage of non- combustible and non-
hazardous materials.
4): The membrane structure shall be fully protected by an approved fire detection and alarm system.
5): The membrane structure shall be designed and constructed in accordance with all other
applicable adopted code requirements for a permanent structure.
6): Inspections of the structure and the contents within shall be permitted by both the Building
Official and Fire Official after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to ver compliance of
all conditions herein.
That Subsection 903.2.8.1 is revised and shall read as follows:
903.2.8.1 REPAIR GARAGES: An automatic sprinlder system shall be provided throughout all
buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the International Building Code, as follows:
1): Buildings two or more stories in height, including basements, with a fire area containing a
repair garage exceeding 2,000 square feet.
2): One -story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet.
3): Buildings with a repair garage in the basement
That Subsection 903.2.9 is revised and shall read as follows:
903.2.9 GROUP S -2: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
classified as an enclosed parking garage and S -2 occupancies over 3,000 square feet, and in
accordance with the International Building Code or where located beneath other groups.
Establish subsection 903.2.10.4 to read as follows:
903.2.10.4 MEZZANINES: All mezzanines in a building or located in an occupancy shall be
protected above and below the mezzanine deck by the buildings automatic sprinkler system.
SECTION 2: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 3: Repealed: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith
shall be and the same are hereby repealed.
The Village Clerk of the Village of Lemont shall certify to the adoption of this
Ordinance and cause the same to be published in pamphlet form.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COOK, WILL AND DU PAGE COUNTIES ILLINOIS
on this P(p Day of s;Q edy , 2011.
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas
Cliff Miklos
Rick Sniegowski
Ronald Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
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41) REAVES, Village President
Attest:
CHARLENE SMOLL N, Village Clerk
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