February 7, 2012
Contractors Corner
Standpipe Requirements PDF Print
Mundelein Fire Department Standpipe Requirements:
 
903.2 Buildings or structures which are newly constructed are required to install an NFPA 13 compliant automatic sprinkler system, throughout the entire building, which shall be maintained in full operating condition at all times. Existing buildings that undergo an alteration, as defined in Chapter 2 of the IBC, shall provide fire protection as detailed in Section 903 of this code based on Use Group.
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Fire Extinguisher Requirements PDF Print

The Mundelein Fire Department has several requirements regarding types and placements for fire extinguishers in commercial buildings.
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Fire Alarm Requirements PDF Print

Mundelein Fire Department Fire Alarm Requirements:

 

No person shall conduct or cause to be conducted, any test or demonstration of any alarm system or signaling device that is directly connected with the police department emergency communications center without first obtaining permission from the Mundelein police department emergency communications center personnel. Permission to test shall not be requested when the alarm system or signaling device is connected to an intermediary receiver and is not relayed to the police department emergency communications center.
(Ord. 97-6-21 § 20)
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Hood and Duct System Requirements PDF Print

The hood and duct “system” consists of the hood, the duct, the exhaust fan, grease-removal
devices and the fire suppression system. These are some answers to common questions regarding the Hood and Duct installation process in the Village of Mundelein.

 

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