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AN ORDINANCE
Amending Section 4-2-1(C) of the
City Code Relating to Elevators
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston adopted the BOCA 1996 National Building
Code/Thirteenth Edition by Ordinance 112-0-96; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the BOCA 1996 National Building Code Thirteenth
Edition is provided for in Title 4, Chapter 2 of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, certain amendments, additions, and exceptions to the BOCA
• Building Code are set forth in Title 4, Chapter 2, Section 4-2-1(C),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That section 4-2-1(C) of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as
amended, be, and it hereby is further amended to read as follows:
3013.1 Referenced Standard: All existing elevators shall conform to the
following sections of ASME A17.3:
Emergency standby lighting and alarm bell shall be installed inside
every elevator no later than January 1, 1999.
2. Provide door restriction devices, per ASME A17.3, Section 2.7.4, no
later than January 1, 1999.
3. Telephones or a means of two-way communications per 'ASME
A17.3, Section 3.11, shall be installed in every passenger elevator no
• later than January 1, 2000.
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4. All buildings more than 75 feet (measured to the top of the highest
occupied floor) from the lowest level of fire department access and
all institutional buildings (as defined by the BOCA 1996 Building
Code) regardless of the height or number of stories shall conform to
the requirements of ASME A17.1 on all elevators with a rise of 25
feet or more above or below the main floor, no later than January 1,
2003. Building owners may appeal this requirement as outlined in
subparagraph 6 below.
5. All buildings five (5) to seven (7) stories will not be required to
conform to the requirements of ASME A17.1, as long as these
buildings are equipped with an automatic fire alarm system with
smoke detection. The activation of the smoke detection must
activate the building's fire alarm system and notify the Fire
Department or other central station. Buildings which fall under this
requirement shall comply by January 1, 2003, unless other
arrangements have been made with the Fire Department.
6. Appeal Process: Any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved by any •
decision, interpretation or order of the fire official made under the
provision of this code or the standards adopted herein, may appeal
such decision, interpretation or order to the Fire Chief by filing a
written notice to the Office of the Fire Chief within 30 days of the
transactions appealed from. The Fire Chief shall convene a hearing
upon such appeal within ten (10) days of receipt thereof and may,
when no immediate hazards exist, continue such hearing from time
to time for cause. The Fire Chief shall establish reasonable rules for
such hearings and shall make a record of proceedings. Where there
are practical difficulties in the implementation of the strict provisions
of this Code, the Fire Chief may modify such provision provided that
such modification shall effect substantial conformance with the
provisions hereof, provide for public safety, and do substantial
justice.
The decision of the Fire Chief is appealable to the Planning and
Development Committee. The decision of the Planning and
Development Committee shall be deemed final.
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SECTION 2: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
Introduced:
Adopted:
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1999
ATTEST:
Cit k
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