Chapter 15.04
OREGON FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.04.010 Adoption of Oregon Fire Code.
15.04.020 Designation of officials to enforce code.
15.04.050 Establishment of limits for new bulk plants.
15.04.060 Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases is prohibited.
15.04.070 Limits in which storage of explosives or blasting agents is prohibited.
15.04.080 Limits in which storage of hazardous materials is to be prohibited or limited.
15.04.090 Deliveries of flammable liquids.
15.04.092 Fire systems records management.
15.04.094 Fire department key box system.
15.04.096 Locks on gates and similar barriers.
15.04.010 Adoption of Oregon Fire Code.
The International Fire Code (IFC) 2018 Edition as promulgated by the International Code Council and adopted by the State of Oregon as the Oregon Fire Code (OFC) 2019 Edition is hereby adopted, together with the deletions, additions and modifications set forth in this Chapter, as the city’s fire code. The OFC regulates and governs the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of building and premises. A copy of the OFC, which has been appropriately marked as having been adopted as amended by this chapter is on file in the office of the Fire Chief of the city, and shall be controlling within the limits of the city from and after March 25, 2020. (Ord. 1076 § 1, 2020: Ord. 1071 § 1, 2019: Ord. 958 § 2, 2005: Ord. 905 (part), 1999: Ord. 873 § 1, 1997)
15.04.020 Designation of officials to enforce code.
A. The code shall be enforced by the fire department of the city under the supervision of the chief of the department.
B. The fire chief shall establish a bureau of fire prevention and appoint a fire marshal and shall be charged with the enforcement of the code.
C. The fire chief may detail such members of the fire department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary and advisable, and such designations shall continue only at and during the pleasure of the fire chief. (Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.030 Definitions.
A. Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the Oregon Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the city of Sutherlin, Oregon.
B. Whenever the word “code” is used in this chapter, it shall be held to mean the Oregon Fire Code, 2004 Edition, subject to the deletions, additions and regulations set forth in this chapter.
C. Whenever the term “fire prevention bureau” or “bureau of fire prevention” is used in the code, the same shall be held to mean the fire department of the city. (Ord. 958 § 3, 2005: Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.040 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.
The limits referred to in Sections 3404.2.9.5.1 and 3406.2.4.4 of the Oregon Fire Code, in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids is restricted, are established as being the entire corporate limits of the city, with the exception that installation and use of aboveground tanks for the storage of combustible liquids (Class II) (home heating fuel oil) in aggregate capacity of containers, interconnected or otherwise, not in excess of three hundred (300) gallons on any one property shall be permitted on properties on which one- and two-family dwellings are located. Storage tanks existing prior to March 8, 1999, may continue to be used for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids, contingent upon the location and condition of the storage tank(s). The fire chief may discontinue the use of any aboveground tank of flammable or combustible liquids if it becomes a hazard to life, safety, or property. (Ord. 958 § 4, 2005: Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.050 Establishment of limits for new bulk plants.
The limits referred to in Section 3406.4 of the Oregon Fire Code within which no new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids shall be established after March 8, 1999, are fixed as being the entire corporate limits of the city, excepting in areas designated as “industrial zones,” referenced by Chapters 17.44 and 17.48 of the Sutherlin Municipal Code. Any such request will be subject to approval of the bureau of fire prevention as to the size and location of the same before installation. (Ord. 958 § 5, 2005: Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.060 Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases is prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 3804.2 of the Oregon Fire Code, in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are established as being the entire corporate limits of the city excepting in areas by ordinance designated as industrial zones, subject, however, to approval of the bureau of fire prevention as to the size and location of the same before installation, and also subject to the following additional provisions:
A. Storage of such gas for an accumulation of three hundred fifty (350) gallons or less water capacity, or in portable containers, as distinguished from permanently installed containers, is not considered to be bulk storage.
B. The bureau of fire prevention may prohibit the use or storage of compressed or liquefied petroleum gases in portable containers in any area within the corporate limits of the city when such use or storage would create a hazard or increase an existing hazard. (Administratively corrected 5/4/05; Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.070 Limits in which storage of explosives or blasting agents is prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 3304.1 of the Oregon Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are established as being the entire corporate limits of the city. (Administratively corrected 5/4/05; Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.080 Limits in which storage of hazardous materials is to be prohibited or limited.
The limits referred to in Section 2701.1 of the Oregon Fire Code, in which the storage of hazardous materials is prohibited or limited is established to the heavily populated, the congested commercial and industrial areas. (Administratively corrected 5/4/05; Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.090 Deliveries of flammable liquids.
In making deliveries of flammable liquids (Class I and II), delivery tank vehicles shall wholly be confined within the property upon which delivery is being made. However, when it is impractical to make such deliveries wholly within said property lines, the bureau of fire prevention may permit such deliveries from public streets or ways under such conditions and restrictions as the bureau may deem necessary for safety. (Ord. 958 § 6, 2005: Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.092 Fire systems records management.
Section 901.6.3 of the Oregon Fire Code is amended by adding the following language for the City of Sutherlin: Records of all fire protection system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three (3) years and service contractors shall submit the service reports, in a manner specified by the Fire Chief, to the City of Sutherlin’s Fire Prevention Bureau within thirty (30) days of performing the inspection and test. The following systems shall be tracked by the City of Sutherlin’s Fire Prevention Bureau:
A. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems;
B. Fire Alarm Systems;
C. Fire Detection;
D. Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression;
E. Standpipes;
F. Active Smoke Control;
G. Private Fire Hydrants;
H. Fire Pumps;
I. Special Suppression (wet chemical, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, halon, clean agent, etc.);
J. Fire Escapes. (Ord. 1076 § 2, 2020: Ord. 1071 § 2 (part), 2019)
15.04.094 Fire department key box system.
Section 506 of the Oregon Fire Code states that the City is authorized to require an approved Key Box on commercial and multi-family properties. The City requires an approved Key Box on all occupancies that meet the following criteria:
A. Occupancies with monitored and local fire alarm systems;
B. Occupancies with fire suppression systems;
C. Occupancies with elevators;
D. All new construction;
E. Remodels of 25% or greater;
F. Change in ownership;
G. Healthcare facilities;
H. Lodging facilities;
I. Educational Facilities;
J. Any other occupancy type deemed necessary by the Fire Chief. (Ord. 1071 § 2 (part), 2019)
15.04.096 Locks on gates and similar barriers.
Section 506.1.1 of the Oregon Fire Code states that the city is authorized to require an approved lock on all gates or similar barriers when required by the Fire Chief. The city requires the following for all locked gates and barriers on commercial and multi-family properties that limit access to fire personnel:
A. Approved padlock for manual gates and barriers;
B. Approved Electric Switch Lock for automatic gates and barriers. (Ord. 1071 § 2 (part), 2019)
15.04.100 Appeals.
Whenever the chief of the fire department denies an application, the applicant may appeal the decision to the city council by, within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision, filing with the city recorder a written notice of appeal generally specifying the grounds or basis upon which the appeal is taken. Thereupon, the council at the next available council meeting shall conduct a hearing on the sole basis of the content of the notice. (Ord. 908, 1999: Ord. 905 (part), 1999)
15.04.101 Fees.
A. The filing fees shall be paid upon the filing of a petition application and such fees shall not be refundable for any reason. Until all fees have been paid in full, no action shall be taken on the request.
B. Fees for filing petitions and applications shall be established by resolution of the city council and shall be paid to the city treasurer at the time of any such filing. (Ord. 905 (part), 1999)