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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Gary Krienitz, Fire Marshal
DATE: July 9, 2015
SUBJECT:
Amending the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article IV, Section 17-135 entitled "Maintenance"
PURPOSE:
To amend the City's Fire Alarm Systems Ordinance provision to allow someone other than the Fire Prevention Bureau to receive test documentation.
BACKGROUND:
Currently we are accepting fire system test document submittals in various forms such as via email, mail and faxes. We also allow submittal using a third party resource called IROL (Inspection Reports Online).
DISCUSSION:
Adding the language "or its designee" will serve to clarify that the Fire Prevention Bureau may use a third party resource as a service provider to receive test documentation. This will serve as a tool to help our office have better data control and enforcement of all testing reports required to be submitted annually.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Benefits to the Fire Prevention Bureau is that this will help us monitor all current fire systems by having one source of fire system test retrieval. By revising the City's ordinance in the manner stated above we will have a proper and concise process for enforcement and compliance of fire systems with deficiencies that require immediate repair to ensure public safety. No additional staffing will be needed and no cost to the City will occur. The third party service provider will collect a fee from the testing company that provides the annual test documentation required annually.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This matter be referred for consideration to the Government Operations Committee on July 28, 2015.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article IV, Section 17-135 entitled "Maintenance...
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