Section 205.1790  Fire Alarm System

A manually operated electrically supervised fire alarm system shall be installed. The following is required:

a)         Manual pull stations at all exit doors.

b)         Audio/visual signal devices in compliance with the State of Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Ill. Adm. Code 400).

c)         A presignal system is not permitted; all signals must automatically transmit to the nearest fire department or central receiving station.

d)         If a sprinkler system is installed, the required water flow alarm device and electrical tamper switches must be interconnected to the fire alarm system.

e)         If a smoke barrier is installed, the doors must normally be kept closed or, if held open, they must be equipped with magnetic hold-open devices that will release the door upon activation of the fire alarm system and a local smoke detector.

f)         Automatic smoke detectors are required in waiting areas that are open to egress corridors.

(Source:  Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 17250, effective December 1, 1994)