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Roselle board reviews clearer flowcharts for sprinkler and alarm requirements; no immediate code changes adopted
Summary
Staff presented updated flowcharts to clarify when residential and nonresidential buildings need sprinklers or fire alarms; trustees asked questions about vacancy, change of occupancy, remodeling thresholds and potential costs to developers; staff will post the graphics online and incorporate minor feedback.
The Roselle Village Board reviewed new flowcharts intended to clarify when fire sprinklers and alarm systems are required for residences and commercial buildings.
Chris Meehl, the director of development engineering services, and Fire Chief Tim Schmelzer explained the flowcharts and answered trustees' questions about occupancy changes, vacancy rules and thresholds for requiring sprinklers and alarms. Staff member Kirsten said the charts were prepared with input from…
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