Chapter 20.08
COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION (CRR)
Sections:
20.08.010 Fire district.
20.08.020 Community risk reduction – Establishment, duties.
20.08.030 Fire code official – Appointment.
20.08.040 Fire department access roads and fire lanes.
20.08.050 Adoption of the International Fire Code.
20.08.060 International Fire Code – Definitions.
20.08.070 Permit requirements – Additional to those required in fire code.
20.08.080 Amendments to the 2009 International Fire Code.
20.08.090 Permit and inspection fees.
20.08.100 Plan review – Fees.
20.08.110 Violation – Penalties.
20.08.010 Fire district.
The entire area encompassed within the boundaries of the city, as those boundaries are presently defined, plus any area or areas added to the city by annexation, less any area which is removed from the city limits by statutory reduction of city limits procedures, is established as a fire district. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.020 Community risk reduction – Establishment, duties.
The International Fire Code (IFC) shall be enforced by the community risk reduction – code compliance division in the fire department of the city which is established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.030 Fire code official – Appointment.
The fire code official in charge of the community risk reduction shall be appointed by the chief of the fire department on the basis of examination to determine his or her qualifications. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.040 Fire department access roads and fire lanes.
Designation and marking of fire lanes shall be governed by the following provisions:
A. Fire Department Access Road, International Fire Code 2009 Definition.
1. Access during construction, alteration or demolition of a building shall be as approved by the fire code official.
EXCEPTIONS:
a. Angles of Approach and Departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department’s apparatus.
b. Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words “NO PARKING—FIRE LANE” shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. Fire lanes shall be designed and constructed as identified in the City of Bothell Design and Construction Standards and Specifications.
B. Fire Lanes. Designation and marking of fire lanes shall be governed by the following provisions:
1. Designation by Fire Code Official. The fire code official is granted authority to designate all or a portion of any roadway, driveway, alleyway, parking lot or other means of vehicular ingress or egress to business, commercial or multifamily structures, whether such ingress or egress is publicly or privately maintained, as a fire lane in the manner set forth in this section.
2. Criteria for Designation. Selection of areas to be designated as fire lanes shall be discretionary with the fire code official and shall be based upon the requirements of the specific site for access by fire, police and other emergency equipment.
3. Notification of Designation. Upon determining that an area should be designated as a fire lane, the fire code official shall notify the owner, or other person or organization having control of said area, of the designation and of the action required to give notice of the designation by painting, posting of signs, symbols or otherwise. The fire code official shall consult with the city attorney before determining by what means notice of the fire lane designation shall be given.
4. Owner to Mark Fire Lanes. The owner or other person or organization having control of the area designated as a fire lane shall, within 14 days after being advised of the fire lane designation, give notice of said designation by painting, posting signs, symbols or such other method as directed by the fire code official. The cost of giving notice and maintaining the same shall be borne by the owner or other responsible party.
5. Appeal of Designation. Any person aggrieved by the designation of a fire lane pursuant to this section may appeal said designation to the city council by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk within 10 days of issuance of notice of the designation pursuant to subsection (B)(3) of this section. The unexpired portion of the 14-day period established by subsection (B)(4) of this section for marking the area designated as a fire lane shall be suspended until a final determination on the appeal has been rendered by the city council.
6. Parking in Fire Lane Prohibited. No vehicle shall be parked on, or in such a manner as to obstruct, any portion of any roadway, driveway, alleyway, parking area or other means of vehicular ingress or egress designated as a fire lane by the fire code official pursuant to this section when reasonable notice of the designation has been given by signs, painting, symbols or other means.
7. Penalty for Violations. Failure to comply with subsection (B)(4) of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in Chapter 1.24 BMC. A violation of subsection (B)(6) of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction, punishable by fine in accordance with Chapter 46.23 RCW. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.050 Adoption of the International Fire Code.
The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition (hereinafter “IFC”), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., all of the appendices except, C, D, and J and together with the state amendments set forth in full, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this chapter are hereby adopted by reference. One copy of these codes and regulations has been and is on file with the city clerk for public inspection; provided, that the purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.060 International Fire Code – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
A. Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the International Fire Code, it means the city of Bothell.
B. Whenever the words “governing body” are used in the International Fire Code, they mean the city council of the city of Bothell.
C. Wherever a term is undefined in this chapter, or in the International Fire Code adopted herein, such term shall have its ordinary meaning as set forth in the latest edition of “Webster’s International Dictionary of the English Language” (unabridged edition).
D. Whenever the words “fire code official” are used in the International Fire Code, they mean the fire code official or his designee.
E. Whenever the words “fire chief” are used in the International Fire Code, they mean the chief of the fire department.
F. Whenever the designation “R-3” is used, it shall also mean one- and two-family dwellings as identified by the International Residential Code. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.070 Permit requirements – Additional to those required in fire code.
The city manager, the fire chief and fire code official shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in the code. The fire code official shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his or her office and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.080 Amendments to the 2009 International Fire Code.
The 2009 International Fire Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended as follows:
1. Section 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 47 and such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply as determined or modified by the fire code official.
2. Section 104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance in the investigation of fire or the enforcement of this code as requested by the fire code official.
3. Section 104.11.2 Obstructing operations. No person shall obstruct the operations of the fire department in connection with extinguishment, control or investigation of any fire, or actions relative to other emergencies, or disobey any lawful command of the fire chief or officer of the fire department in charge of the emergency, or any part thereof, or any lawful order of a police officer assisting the fire department.
4. Add a new section, 105.6.37.1, Radioactive Materials. An operational permit will be required to store or handle at any installation more than one (1) microcurie (37,000 becquerel) of radioactive material not contained in a sealed source or more than one (1) millicurie (37,000,000 becquerel) of radioactive material in a sealed source or sources, or any amount of radioactive material for which a specific license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is required.
5. Section 314.4 Vehicles. Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles, fueled equipment, boats or other motor-craft shall not be located indoors except as follows:
1. Batteries are disconnected.
2. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (19 L) (whichever is least).
3. Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent tampering.
4. Vehicles, boats or other motor-craft equipment are not fueled or de-fueled within the building.
6. Section 507.5.1, Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 150 feet (45.7 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91.5 m).
2. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1. 2 or 903.3.1. 3, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
7. Section 510 – Building Radio Coverage.
International Fire Code Section 510 added – Building radio coverage.
The International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new Section 510 to read as follows:
510.1 Building radio coverage. Except as otherwise provided no person shall maintain, own, erect, or construct, any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for City emergency services workers, including but not limited to firefighters and police officers.
Exceptions:
1. Single family residential buildings.
2. Buildings constructed primarily of wood frame without below grade storage or parking areas.
3. Buildings thirty-five (35) feet high (As defined by International Building Code Section 502) or less, without below grade storage or parking areas.
Should construction that is thirty-five (35) feet high or less include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
Pre-existing buildings.
Buildings constructed prior to the implementation of this section shall not be required to comply with public safety radio, coverage provisions of this section. However, should exempted structures undergo renovation, restoration, or significant modification to the original structure, exemption from the provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply.
510.1.1 Adequate radio coverage. A minimum signal strength of three (3) micro volts available in 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers when transmitted from the closest Regional 800 MHz. Radio System.
510.1.2 Minimum signal strength. A minimum signal strength of one-half (.5) micro volts received by the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System when transmitted from 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers.
510.1.3 Frequency range. The frequency range which must be supported shall be 806 MHz to 824 MHz and 851 MHz. to 869 MHz. and such other frequencies as determined by the Regional Radio System operator in all areas of the building.
510.1.4 Power supply. Power supplies shall conform with NFPA 72, Section 1-5.2 (Power Supplies).
510.1.5 Supervision/continuing operation. The occurrence of any fault in this radio system where the system function is decreased will result in the transmission of a supervisory signal to the central station. If the system cannot be fully restored within one hour, the fire code official will be notified.
510.1.6 Proof of compliance. Each owner shall submit at least one field test, or as determined by the fire code official, whenever structural changes occur to the building that would materially change the original field performance tests by a consultant approved by the fire code official. The performance test shall include at minimum a floor plan and the signal strength in various locations of the building.
510.2.2 Annual Test. It shall be the building owner’s responsibility to have all active components of the system, such as amplifiers, power supplies and backup batteries tested a minimum of once, every twelve (12) months. Amplifiers shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If, within the one-hour test period, and in the opinion of the testing technician, the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional one-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined. All other active components shall be checked to determine that they are operating within the manufacturer’s specification for the intended purpose. A report shall be submitted to the fire code official upon conclusion of the testing.
510.2.3 Five-Year Tests. In addition to the annual test, it shall be the building owner’s responsibility to perform a radio coverage test a minimum of once every five (5) years to ensure that the radio system continues to meet the requirements of the original acceptance test. A report shall be submitted to the fire code official upon conclusion of the testing.
510.2.4 Qualification of Testing Personnel. Personnel conducting radio system tests shall be qualified to perform the work. All tests shall be documented and signed by a person in possession of a current FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License, or a current technician certification issued by the Associated Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO), the National Association of Business and Education Radio (NABER) or the Personal Communications Industry Association, (PCIA)
510.3 Inadequate Radio Coverage. Buildings and structures which cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped:
1. A radiating cable system; and/or
2. An internal multiple antenna system with FCC certificated bi-directional 800 MHz amplifiers; or
3. Systems otherwise approved by the city radio system manager in order to achieve the required adequate radio coverage.
In the event that a signal booster is employed, it shall be fully encased with a NEMA 4 (or equivalent) dust/waterproof rated enclosure, and filters that reject adjacent frequencies in addition to the multi-bandpass filters.
510.3.1 Battery Backup Required. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered component, the installed system or systems shall be provided with an independent battery system capable of operating for a period of at least twenty four (24) hours without external power input. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input.
510.3.2 Approval Prior to Installation. No amplification system capable of operating on frequencies used by the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of the radio system licensee (NORCOM) and any such system must comply with any standards adopted by the King County Regional Communications Board.
510.3.3 Acceptance Tests. Acceptance testing for an in-building radio amplification system is required, upon completion of installation. It is the building owner’s responsibility to have the radio system tested by qualified personnel to ensure a minimum of 95% two-way coverage on each floor of the building.
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Point of Information A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued to any structure if the building fails to comply with these provisions. |
Talk-back-testing from a site to the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System shall use a two (2) watt, portable transceiver with speaker/microphone, and flexible antenna (or any calibrated device which will produce signal levels useable by the prescribed portable radio). Field strength testing instruments must have been calibrated within one (1) year of the date of the acceptance test. Field strength testing instruments must be of the frequency selective type incorporating a flexible antenna similar to the ones used on the hand held transceivers. City Radio System Manager may designate alternate methods of measuring the signal level, which satisfy appropriate levels of public safety coverage. A report shall be submitted to the Bothell Fire Department at the conclusion of acceptance testing containing a floor plan and the signal strengths at each location tested and other relevant information. A representative of the Bothell Fire Department may oversee the acceptance test. Acceptance testing is also required whenever changes occur to the building that would materially change the original field performance test.
510.3.3.1 Testing Criteria. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of approximately forty (40) equal areas. A maximum of two (2) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. In the event that three (3) of the areas fail the test, the floor may be divided into eighty (80) equal areas in order to be more statistically accurate. In such event, a maximum of four (4) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. After the eighty (80) area tests, if the system continues to fail, the building owner shall have the system altered to meet the 95% coverage requirement.
A spot located approximately in the center of a grid area will be selected for the test, then the radio will be keyed to verify two-way communication to and from the outside of the building through the Regional 800 MHz, Radio System. Once the spot has been selected, prospecting for a better spot within the grid area is not permitted.
The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the results kept on file with the building owner so that the measurements can be verified each year during the annual tests. In the event that the measurement results become lost, the building owner will be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values.
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Point of Information While the foregoing implies manual measurement and recording, automated testing and recording is certainly permitted so long as a report can be produced documenting the signal strength (or average) in each test square. |
510.4 Field Testing. Police and Fire Personnel shall at any time have the right to enter onto the property to conduct its own field-testing to be certain that the required level of radio coverage is present.
8. SECTION 602 DEFINITIONS.
Add the following definition to the 2009 IFC Section 602.1. Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.
9. Section 605.3 Working space and clearance. A working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) in height shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment. Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762 mm), the working space shall not be less than the width of the equipment. No storage of any materials shall be located within the designated working space.
10. 605.4 Multiplug adapters. Multiplug adapters, such as cube adapters, unfused plug strips or any other device not complying with NFPA 70 shall be prohibited.
605.4.1 Power tap design. Relocatable power taps shall be of the polarized or grounded type, equipped with overcurrent protection, and shall be listed in accordance with UL 1363.
605.4.2 Power supply. Relocatable power taps shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.
605.4.3 Installation. Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage.
11. 605.5 Extension cords. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances.
a. 605.5.1 Power supply. Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle, power tap or multiplug adapter and, except for approved multiplug extension cords, shall serve only one portable appliance.
b. 605.5.2 Ampacity. The ampacity of the extension cords shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord.
c. 605.5.3 Maintenance. Extension cords shall be maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage.
d. 605.5.4 Grounding. Extension cords shall be grounded when serving grounded portable appliances.
12. 605.6 Unapproved conditions. Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes.
13. 605.7 Appliances. Electrical appliances and fixtures shall be tested and listed in published reports of inspected electrical equipment by an approved agency and installed and maintained in accordance with all instructions included as part of such listing.
14. 605.8 Electrical motors. Electrical motors shall be maintained free from excessive accumulations of oil, dirt, waste and debris.
15. 605.9 Temporary wiring. Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed 90 days. Temporary wiring methods shall meet the applicable provisions of NFPA 70.
Exception: Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed during periods of construction, remodeling, repair or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment or similar activities.
a. 605.9.1 Attachment to structures. Temporary wiring attached to a structure shall be attached in an approved manner.
A2, A3, B2 and B3, as defined in the International Mechanical Code, are used, refrigeration machinery rooms shall conform to the Class I, Division 2 hazardous location classification requirements of NFPA 70.
EXCEPTION: Ammonia machinery rooms that are provided with ventilation in accordance with 1106.3 of the International Mechanical Code.
16. Section 901.7 Systems out of service. Where a fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service. Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.
17. Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new or remodeled buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section and Chapter 20.10 BMC. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 20.10 BMC, the most restrictive requirement shall apply.
18. 903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible and visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided for and connected to every automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 907 and throughout areas designated by the fire code official. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
19. 903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor.
EXCEPTION: When approved by the fire code official, floor control valves may be omitted from NFPA 13R and 13D fire sprinkler systems.
20. 905.3.8 High rise building standpipes.
Standpipe risers shall be combination standpipes/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of 6 inches. Two 2-1/2 inch hose connections shall be provided on every intermediate floor level landing in every required stairway. Where pressure reduction valves (prv) are required, each hose connection shall be provided with its own prv. The system shall be designed to provide a minimum flow of 300 gallons per minute (gpm) at a minimum pressure of 150 pounds per square inch (psi) (maximum 200 psi) at each standpipe connection, in addition to the flow and pressure requirements contained in NFPA 14.
21. 905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes, when approved by the fire code official, are acceptable in other than high rise buildings.
22. 906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations.
1. In all Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.
2. Within 30 feet (9,144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment.
3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed.
4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 1415.1.
5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.
6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official.
23. 1404.5 Fire watch. When required by the fire code official for building construction or demolition that is hazardous in nature, qualified personnel shall be provided to serve as an on-site fire watch. Fire watch personnel shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their sole duty shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire.
24. 3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. (Storage)
3404.2.9.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
Throughout the City, above ground storage tanks shall be prohibited, except storage of flammable liquids in outside above ground tanks shall be limited to 1,000 gallons per tank with an aggregate capacity of 2,000 gallons per site. Storage of combustible liquids in outside above ground tanks shall be limited to 2,000 gallons per tank with an aggregate capacity of 4,000 gallons per site. For only combustible liquids, tank size and aggregate capacity is allowed to be increased by not more than 50% for protected tanks designed in accordance with UL2085, or other systems with prior approval of the fire code official. Above ground combustible liquid tanks, used for storage of heating oil, for a single-family residence shall not exceed 300 gallons. Above ground flammable liquid tanks shall not be permitted in a residential zone or within 100 feet of a residential zone within the City, except that such tanks may be located at fire stations or municipal facilities. Temporary uses may be permitted during periods of construction with the approval of the fire code official. Permits for above ground tanks shall be approved by the fire code official prior to installation or placement.
25. 3406.2.4.4 is amended to read as follows:
Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited when used in dispensing or filling operations.
Throughout the City, above ground tanks used for dispensing or filling operations shall be prohibited, except storage of flammable liquids in outside above ground tanks shall be limited to 1,000 gallons per tank with an aggregate capacity of 2,000 gallons per site and contained inside a UL listed 2085 Tank. Storage of combustible liquids in outside above ground tanks shall be limited to 2,000 gallons per tank with an aggregate capacity of 4,000 gallons per site when contained inside a UL listed 2085 tank. Above ground flammable liquid tanks shall not be permitted in a residential zone or within 100 feet of a residential zone within the City, except that such tanks may be located at fire stations or municipal facilities. Temporary uses may be permitted during periods of construction with the approval of the fire code official. Permits for above ground tanks shall be approved by the fire code official prior to installation or placement.
26. Section 3804.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Maximum capacity within established limits:
Throughout the City limits, the aggregate capacity of any one installation of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed five hundred (500) gallons water capacity. This capacity limit may be increased up to, but not to exceed, two thousand (2,000) gallons water capacity if the installation is not within, or closer than, 100 feet of a residential zone and must be approved by the fire code official. In any case, all of the International Fire Code requirements for the size of tank in question must be met.
EXCEPTION: In the event of annexation, existing installations exceeding five hundred (500) gallons water capacity, but not exceeding two thousand (2,000) gallons water capacity, shall be allowed to continue. Those installations exceeding two thousand (2,000) gallons water capacity shall be allowed to continue for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of annexation. After such time, the container over two thousand (2,000) gallons water capacity shall be emptied in the manner provided by law and removed from service. The container must be lawfully removed from the site within thirty (30) days.
27. Section 3304.1 is amended to read as follows:
3304.1 General. Storage of explosives and explosive materials, small arms ammunition, small arms primers, propellant-actuated cartridges and smokeless propellants in magazines shall conform to the provisions of this section. The storage of Blasting Agents, Detonators, Explosives, Explosive Materials and Special Industrial Explosive Devices is prohibited within the city limits.
EXCEPTION: Approved storage areas in law enforcement facilities and as otherwise provided in the Bothell Municipal Code.
28. CHAPTER 45 – MARINAS
SECTION 4501
4501.1 Scope. Marina facilities shall be in accordance with this chapter.
4501.1.1 Plans and approvals. Plans for marina fire-protection facilities shall be approved prior to installation. The work shall be subject to final inspection and approval after installation.
4501.1.2 Permits. Permits are required to use open-flame devices for maintenance or repair on vessels, floats, piers or wharves.
SECTION 4502 – DEFINITIONS
4502.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purpose of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.
FLOAT is a floating structure normally used as a point of transfer for passengers and goods, or both, for mooring purposes.
MARINA is any portion of the ocean or inland water, either naturally or artificially protected, for the mooring, servicing or safety of vessels and shall include artificially protected works, the public or private lands ashore, and structures or facilities provided within the enclosed body of water and ashore for the mooring or servicing of vessels or the servicing of their crews or passengers.
PIER is a structure built over the water, supported by pillars or piles, and used as a landing place, pleasure pavilion or similar purpose.
VESSEL is watercraft of any type, other than seaplanes on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation. Included in this definition are non-transportation vessels such as houseboats and boathouses.
WHARF is a structure or bulkhead constructed of wood, stone, concrete or similar material built at the shore of a harbor, lake or river for vessels to lie alongside of, and piers or floats to be anchored to.
SECTION 4503 – GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
4503.1 Combustible Debris. Combustible debris and rubbish shall not be deposited or accumulated on land beneath marina structures, piers or wharves.
4503.2 Sources of Ignition. Open-flame devices used for lighting or decoration on the exterior of a vessel, float, pier or wharf shall be approved.
4503.3 Flammable or Combustible Liquid Spills. Spills of flammable or combustible liquids at or upon the water shall be reported immediately to the fire department or jurisdictional authorities.
4503.4 Rubbish Containers. Containers with tight-fitting or self-closing lids shall be provided for the temporary storage of combustible trash or rubbish.
Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with its listing, section 605 and Chapter 5 of NFPA 303 as required for wet, damp and hazardous locations.
SECTION 4504 – FIRE-PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
General. Piers, marinas and wharves with facilities for mooring or servicing five or more vessels, and marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be equipped with fire protection equipment in accordance with Sections 4504.2 through 4504.6.
Standpipes. Marinas and boatyards shall be equipped throughout with standpipe systems in accordance with NFPA 303. Systems shall be provided with hose connections located such that no point on the marina pier or float system exceeds 150 feet (15 240 mm) from a standpipe hose connection.
4504.3 Access and Water Supply. Piers and wharves shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water-supply systems with on-site fire hydrants when required and approved by the fire code official. At least one fire hydrant capable of providing the required fire flow shall be provided within an approved distance of standpipe supply connections. Such access roads and water supply systems shall be provided and maintained in accordance with BMC 20.08.040 and BMC 20.32.
Portable fire extinguishers. One portable fire extinguisher of the ordinary (moderate) hazard type shall be provided at each required standpipe hose connection. Additional portable fire extinguishers, suitable for the hazards involved, shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Section 906.
Communications. A telephone not requiring a coin to operate or other approved, clearly identified means to notify the fire department shall be provided on the site in a location approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.090 Permit and inspection fees.
A. Inspection Fees. There is hereby established an inspection fee for:
1. Each initial fire and life safety inspection performed by the fire department in all Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U occupancies; and
2. The inspection of buildings with multiple tenant spaces, of all common areas, fire protection equipment and exit systems. Said fee shall be in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the city council.
EXCEPTION: All Group R, Division 3 occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings as defined in the city’s fire code, and used solely as a single-family residence or as a single-family residence with a permitted home occupation under the Bothell Municipal Code, shall be exempt from this fee.
B. Operational Permits. All operational permits issued pursuant to the city’s fire code shall be valid for the period specified thereon. All permits required by the city’s fire code may be renewed, by application to the city, during the 30 days preceding expiration. Permit fees and permit renewal fees shall be in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the city council, which may be amended from time to time.
EXCEPTION: This section does not apply to burning permits. Fire hydrant use permits shall be issued by the public water purveyor except that during fire flow tests the fire department will charge a fee as identified in the city’s fee schedule.
C. Construction Permits. All construction permits issued by the fire/hazard prevention bureau shall automatically expire at the same time as any associated building permits, or not more than two years from the date of issuance. Permit fees shall be in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the city council, which may be amended from time to time, except that permits issued by community risk reduction, that are not associated with a building permit, will expire as noted on the face of the issued permit. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.100 Plan review – Fees.
A. No building or structure requiring a permit under Chapter 20.02 BMC shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, converted or moved unless or until the fire department has reviewed and approved plans as submitted to the building official.
EXCEPTION: Group R-3 occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings which are used solely as a private residence(s) and Group U occupancies which are not accessible to the public. If a fire sprinkler system is required, a plan review fee for that system will be charged as identified in the city’s fee schedule.
B. Fees.
1. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by this section, a plan review charge established by resolution of the city and based on the gross building floor area as defined in the International Building Code shall be paid at the time of submitting plans to the building department for review. Plan reviews for fire suppression and detection systems shall be based upon the fee schedule adopted by the city.
2. In the case of an existing building or structure to which alterations, remodeling or improvements are being made, the plan review charge shall be applied only to that portion of the building or structure being altered, remodeled or improved. Occupancies or buildings that have had a change in use shall be reviewed as a new occupancy or building and shall pay the appropriate review fees for such.
C. Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued by the building official within one year following the date of application shall expire by limitation unless extended by action of the building official. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).
20.08.110 Violation – Penalties.
A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or who fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any appeal that has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the city council or by a court of competent jurisdiction within the time fixed in this chapter or as otherwise required by law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as set forth in BMC 1.24.010. The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to immediately correct or remedy such violations or defects. Unless otherwise specified, each day a violation is maintained or a failure to comply continues constitutes a separate offense.
B. The application of the penalty designated in subsection A of this section shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. (Ord. 2052 § 4 (Exh. D), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 6, 2004).