Chapter 15.20
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.20.010 Adoption.
15.20.020 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 1, Scope and Administration.
15.20.030 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 3, General Requirements.
15.20.040 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 5, Fire Service Features.
15.20.050 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems.
15.20.060 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 7, Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction.
15.20.070 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems.
15.20.080 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 47, Reference Standards.
15.20.090 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
15.20.010 Adoption.
The International Fire Code with Appendix B, 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, as amended in Chapters 51-54 WAC, together with amendments, additions, and deletions adopted by reference, and together with Covington modifications, are adopted as the City of Covington Fire Code, and referred to as “this Code” in this chapter. (Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))
15.20.020 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 1, Scope and Administration.
The following local amendments to Chapter 1 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Scope and Administration,” are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code:
(1) Section 104 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 104.1.1:
104.1.1. Retained authority – Additional conditions. The fire code official retains the authority to impose additional conditions where the official determines it necessary to mitigate identified fire protection impacts and problematic fire protection systems. These conditions may include, by way of example and without limitation, increased setbacks, use of fire retardant materials, installation and/or modification of standpipes, fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
(2) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.1.4:
105.1.4. Term. Operational permits issued in accordance with this code shall be valid for a 12 month period and are renewable at the end of that 12 month term.
(3) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.6.47:
105.6.47. Commercial Kitchen. An operational permit is required for all commercial kitchens with type I hood systems.
(4) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.6.48:
105.6.48. Emergency and standby power systems. An operational permit is required for emergency or standby power systems identified in NFPA 110.
(5) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.7.15:
105.7.15. Emergency and standby power systems. A construction permit is required for the installation of a code required emergency or standby power systems identified in NFPA 110.
(6) Section 108 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
108 Appeals. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official, fire chief, or Fire Marshal relative to the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable application and interpretation of the provisions of the International Fire Code, the City of Covington hearing examiner is designated as the board of appeals created pursuant to Section 108 of the International Fire Code adopted in CMC Title 15 above. The city hearing examiner shall constitute the board of appeals for all matters concerning the application of the International codes cited in this section. Appeals to the hearing examiner shall be made pursuant to Chapter 14.45 CMC. The city hearing examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code.
(7) Section 113.3 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
113.3 Work commencing before permit issuance. When work is started or proceeded prior to obtaining approval or required permits, the ordinary fees shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirement of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed by this code.
(Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))
15.20.030 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 3, General Requirements.
The following local amendment to Chapter 3 of the International Fire Code, entitled “General Requirements,” is hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code:
Section 315 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 315.3.3 as follows:
315.3.3 Idle Pallets. Idle pallets shall be stored in accordance with Sections 315.3.3.1 through 315.3.3.4.
315.3.3.1 Buildings protected with automatic sprinklers. The storage of idle pallets shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 Table A12.12.1.1.
315.3.3.2 Buildings without sprinkler protection. The storage of idle pallets shall be in accordance with Table 315.3.3.2.
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Wall Construction Type |
Openings |
0-50 Pallets |
51-200 Pallets |
Over 200 Pallets |
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Masonry |
None |
5 |
5 |
10 |
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Masonry |
1 hour protected openings |
5 |
10 |
20 |
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Masonry |
3/4 hour protected openings |
10 |
20 |
30 |
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Masonry |
Non protected openings |
20 |
30 |
50 |
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Other |
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20 |
30 |
50 |
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1. All distances measured in feet. |
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315.3.3.3 Separation from other storage. The storage of idle pallets shall be in accordance with Table 315.3.3.3.
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Pile Size |
Minimum Distance1 |
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0-50 |
20 |
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51-200 |
30 |
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Over 200 |
50 |
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1. All distances measured in feet. |
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315.3.3.4 Stacks. Pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stable piles. Pile shall be limited to an area not greater than 400 square feet. A distance half the pile height or not less than 8 ft. shall separate stacks.
(Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))
15.20.040 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 5, Fire Service Features.
The following local amendments to Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Fire Service Features,” are adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code:
(1) Section 502.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition:
LIFE SAFETY/RESCUE ACCESS. An unobstructed access to all floor levels and each roof level of a building on not less than twenty percent of the building perimeter by utilizing a thirty-five foot ladder. An alternate method would be at least one stairway enclosure with exit doorways from each floor level and with a door opening onto each roof level which conforms to the requirements of the International Building Code.
(2) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is adopted.
(3) Section 503.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection as follows:
503.1.4 Conflicts. Where there is a conflict between a requirement of this section and a specific requirement of the Covington Design and Construction, the Covington Design and Construction Standards shall be applicable.
(4) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.1 with the following:
503.2.1 Dimensions. The following minimum dimensions shall apply for fire apparatus access roads:
1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
2. At least one of the required fire apparatus access roads shall be located a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 25 feet from each building on the premises and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of each building. The measurement for this requirement shall be taken from the exterior wall of the building to the nearest edge of the fire apparatus access road.
(5) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.3:
503.2.3 Surface. Facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with asphalt, concrete, or other approved all-weather driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 30 tons (27,240 kg) in accordance with the Covington Design and Construction Standards.
(6) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.4 with the following:
503.2.4 Turning radius. The fire apparatus access road shall have a 30 foot minimum inside turning radius and a 50 foot minimum outside turning radius. The radius must be measured from the travel lane edge, unless otherwise approved.
(7) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.5 with the following:
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45.72 m) in length shall be provided with an approved turnaround designed as illustrated in the Covington Design and Construction Standards.
(8) Section 503.2.6 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge or elevated surface shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with specifications established by the fire code official and the public works director, or their designees; at a minimum, however, the bridge or elevated surface shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of 30 tons or more ton fire apparatus, the total imposed load to be determined by the fire code official. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained when required by the fire code official.
(9) Section 503.2.7 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 12 percent longitudinally and/or 6 percent laterally in grade.
(10) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.2.9:
503.2.9 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet for 20 feet on both sides of the operating nut and may be marked as a fire lane per Section 503.3.
(11) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.3 with the following:
503.3 Marking. Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked whenever necessary to maintain the unobstructed minimum required width of roadways. Subject to the fire code official’s prior written approval, marked fire apparatus access roads, or fire lanes, may be established or relocated at the time of plan review, pre-construction site inspection, and/or post construction site inspection as well as any time during the life of the occupancy. Only those fire apparatus access roads established by the fire code official can utilize red marking paint and the term fire lane. Fire lanes shall be marked as directed by the fire code official with one or more of the following types of marking in accordance with the City of Covington Design and Construction Standards:
503.3.1 Type 1. Type 1 marking shall be installed to identify fire lanes on commercial and multi-family developments or as directed by the fire code official.
503.3.2 Type 2. Type 2 marking shall be installed to identify fire lanes in one- and two-family dwelling developments, turnarounds, or as directed by the fire code official.
503.3.3 Type 3. Type 3 marking shall be installed to address situations where neither Type 1 or 2 marking are not effective or as directed by the fire code official.
(12) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7 to read as follows:
503.7 Establishment of fire lanes. Fire lanes in conformance with this code shall be established by the Fire Marshal or his/her authorized designee, and shall be in accordance with 503.7.1 through 503.7.9.
503.7.1 Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited. The obstruction of a designated fire lane by a parked vehicle or any other object is prohibited and shall constitute a traffic hazard as defined in State law and an immediate hazard to life and property.
503.7.2 Existing fire lane signs and markings. The following signs and markings shall be provided:
1. Signs (minimum nine-inch by 16-inch) may be allowed to remain until there is a need for replacement and at that time the sign shall meet the City of Covington Design and Construction Standards and Specifications.
2. Markings may be allowed to remain until there is a need for repainting and at that time the provisions outlined in 503.3 shall be complied with.
503.7.3 Maintenance. Fire lane markings shall be maintained at the expense of the property owner(s) as often as needed to clearly identify the designated area as being a fire lane.
503.7.4 Towing notification. At each entrance to property where fire lanes have been designated, signs shall be posted in a clearly conspicuous location and shall clearly state that vehicles parked in fire lanes may be impounded, and the name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed.
503.7.5 Responsible property owner. The owner, manager, or person in charge of any property upon which designated fire lanes have been established shall prevent the parking of vehicles or placement of other obstructions in such fire lanes.
503.7.6 Violation – Civil infraction. Any person who fails to mark or maintain the marking of a designated fire lane as prescribed in this chapter, or who parks a vehicle in, allows the parking of a vehicle in, obstructs, or allows the obstruction of a designated fire lane commits a civil infraction to which the provisions of Chapter 7.80 RCW shall apply. The penalty for failing to mark or maintain the marking of a designated fire lane shall be $150.00. The penalty for parking a vehicle in, allowing the parking of a vehicle in, obstructing, or allowing the obstruction of a designated fire lane shall be $50.00.
503.7.7 Violation – Civil penalty. In addition to, or as an alternate to, the provisions of subsection 503.7.2, any person who fails to meet the provisions of the fire lane requirements codified in this title shall be subject to civil penalties.
503.7.8 Impoundment. Any vehicle or object obstructing a designated fire lane is declared a traffic hazard and may be abated without prior notification to its owner by impoundment pursuant to the applicable State law.
503.7.9 Enforcement. The Covington Building Official, the Covington Police or any other designated representative of the Fire Marshal shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this code within their respective jurisdictions.
(13) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.8:
503.8 Commercial and Industrial Developments. The fire apparatus access roads serving commercial and industrial developments shall be in accordance with Sections 503.8.1 through 503.8.3.
503.8.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
503.8.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
503.8.3 Remoteness. Where two access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
(14) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.9:
503.9 Aerial fire apparatus roads. The fire apparatus access roads that accommodate aerial fire apparatus shall be in accordance with Sections 503.9.1 through 503.9.3.
503.9.1 Where required. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads that are capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus.
503.9.2 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height.
503.9.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The location of the parallel access route shall be approved.
(15) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.10:
503.10 Multi-family residential developments. The fire apparatus access roads serving multi-family residential developments shall be in accordance with Sections 503.10.1 through 503.10.2.
503.10.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
503.10.2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
(16) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.11:
503.11 One- and Two-family residential developments. The fire apparatus access roads serving one and two-family residential developments shall be in accordance with Section 503.11.1.
503.11.1 Projects having more than 30 dwelling units. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with separate and approved fire apparatus access roads and shall meet the requirements of Section 503.8.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official.
(17) Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.12:
503.12 Underground structures. Installation of underground structures under or within 10 feet of fire apparatus access roads shall be designed using approved criteria. The criteria shall accommodate for the loading of fire department aerial apparatus unless otherwise approved.
(18) Section 504.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
504.1 Required access. The following points of access must be provided:
1. Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the International Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department.
2. An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings required by the Fire Marshal or his/her authorized designee or the International Building Code shall be provided.
3. All occupancies shall be required to provide approved life/safety rescue access except for the following:
(a) Group U occupancies.
(b) Roof access need not be provided to roof levels having slope greater than 4 in 12.
(19) Section 507 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.8 as follows:
507.5.8. Backflow prevention. All private fire systems shall be isolated by an approved method from the local water purveyor.
(20) Section 507 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 507.6 as follows:
507.6. Capacity for residential areas. All hydrants installed in single family residential areas shall be capable of delivering 1,500 gpm fire flow over and above average maximum demands at the farthest point of the installation.
(21) Section 507 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 507.7 as follows:
507.7. Spacing. The spacing of hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections 507.7.1 through 507.7.5.
507.7.1. Single family. The maximum fire hydrant spacing serving single family residential areas shall be 600 feet.
507.7.2. Commercial, industrial and multi-family. The maximum fire hydrant spacing serving commercial, industrial, multi-family or other areas shall be 300 feet.
507.7.3. Medians. Where streets are provided with median dividers which cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, hydrants shall be provided on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
507.7.4. Arterials. Where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes, hydrants shall be provided on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
507.7.5. Transportation. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at a spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards.
(22) Section 507 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 507.8 as follows:
507.8. Required hydrants. The number of hydrants required for a property shall be based on the calculated fire flow. The first hydrant will be calculated for up to 1,500 gpm. An additional hydrant is required for every 1,000 gpm, or fraction thereof. The required hydrants shall be within 600 feet of the property on a fire apparatus road, as measured by an approved method.
(Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))
15.20.050 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems.
The following local amendments to Chapter 6 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Building Services and Systems,” are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein.
Section 609 of the International Fire Code is amended by supplementing subsection 609.2 with the following two subsections:
609.2.1. Permit Required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.
609.2.2. Approved drawing. The stamped and approved cook line drawing shall be displayed adjacent to the suppression system pull station prior to the final inspection.
(Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))
15.20.060 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 7, Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction.
The following local amendments to Chapter 7 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction,” are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein.
Section 703 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting 703.4 with the following:
703.4. Testing. Horizontal, vertical sliding and rolling fire doors shall be inspected and tested annually to confirm proper operation and full closure. A written record shall be maintained on the premises for three years and shall be copied to the fire code official.
(Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))
15.20.070 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems.
The following local amendments to Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Fire Protection Systems,” are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein.
(1) Section 901 is amended by substituting 901.6.2 with the following:
901.6.2. Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for three years and shall be copied to the fire code official.
(2) Section 902.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition:
PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. A fire protection system which generates repeated preventable malfunctions.
(3) Section 903.2 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for when one of the following conditions exist:
1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow as required by this code.
Exception: Miscellaneous Group U Occupancies.
2. All new buildings and structures regulated by the International Building Code requiring 2,000 gallons per minute or more fire flow, or with a gross floor area of 10,000 or more square feet (929 m2), or where this code provides a more restrictive floor/fire area requirement, and shall be provided in all locations or where described by this code.
Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries, and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1 hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not less than 2 hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712 of the International Building Code, or both.
3. Where this code requires the installation of an automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy within an otherwise non-sprinklered building, then automatic sprinkler protection will be required throughout the entire building.
4. When the required fire apparatus access roadway grade is 12 percent or greater.
5. Without approved fire department access as defined in the Covington Design and Construction Standards.
(4) Section 903 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following new subsection 903.2.9.3:
903.2.9.3 Speculative use warehouses. Where the occupant, tenant, or use of the building or storage commodity has not been determined or it is otherwise a speculative use warehouse or building, the automatic sprinkler system shall be designed to protect not less than Class IV non-encapsulated commodities on wood pallets, with no solid, slatted, or wire mesh shelving, and with aisles that are 8 feet or more in width and up to 20 feet in height.
(5) Section 903 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 903.3.8 as follows:
903.3.8. Check valve. All automatic sprinkler system risers shall be equipped with a check valve.
Exception: NFPA 13 D sprinkler systems.
(6) Section 903 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 903.6 with the following:
903.6. Existing Buildings. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in existing buildings and structures where required in Section 4603.
(7) Section 903 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 903.7 as follows:
903.7 Riser Room Access. All risers shall be located in a dedicated room with an exterior door, interior lighting and heat.
(8) Section 907.1.2 of the International Fire Code is amended with the following:
907.1.2 Equipment. Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed. All new alarm systems shall be addressable. Each device shall have its own address and shall annunciate individual addresses at a UL Central Station.
(9) Section 907.2 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
907.2 Where required – New buildings and structures. An approved manual, automatic or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures 3,000 square feet or greater or in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.10, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code.
Exception: Group U buildings and structures.
A minimum of one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or water-flow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed.
Exceptions:
3. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service.
4. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies unless required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler impairment event. Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public.
(10) Section 907 is amended by repealing Exception 1 of subsection 907.4.1. The amended subsection 907.4.1 reads as follows:
907.4.1. Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible trouble signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection.
Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a duct smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble.
(11) Section 907 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 907.10 as follows:
907.10. Latched alarms. All signals shall be automatically “latched” at the alarm panel until their operated devices are returned to normal condition, and the alarm panel is manually reset.
(12) Section 907 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 907.21 as follows:
907.21 Resetting. All fire alarm panels shall be reset only by an approved person.
907.21.1. Reset Code. The reset code for the fire alarm panel or keypad shall be 3-7-1-2-3-4. The reset code shall not be changed without approval of the Fire Marshal.
(13) Section 907 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 907.22 as follows:
907.22 Fire Alarm Control Panel. All fire alarm control panels shall be located in the riser room designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.7 or an approved location.
(14) Section 909 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting 909.20.2 with the following:
909.20.2 Written record. The records shall include the date of the maintenance, identification of the servicing personnel and notification of any unsatisfactory condition and the corrective action taken, including parts replacement. The written record of smoke control system testing and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises for three years and be copied to the fire code official.
(15) Section 912 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting 912.4 with the following:
912.4 Signs. Fire department connections shall be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent obstruction by parking and other obstructions.
All fire department connections shall have an approved sign attached below the Siamese clapper. The sign shall specify the type of water-based fire protection system, the structure, and the building areas served.
(Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))
15.20.080 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Chapter 47, Reference Standards.
The following local amendments to Chapter 47 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Reference Standards,” are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein.
Section NFPA of the International Fire Code is amended by modifying the standard reference number dates of publication as follows:
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13-10 |
Installation of Sprinkler Systems |
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13D-10 |
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes |
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13R-10 |
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height |
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20-10 |
Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection |
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24-10 |
Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances |
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110-10 |
Emergency and Standby Power Systems |
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111-10 |
Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems |
(Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))
15.20.090 Amendments to the International Fire Code – Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
The following local amendments to Appendix B to the International Fire Code, entitled “Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings,” are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein.
Section B105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection B105.1.1:
B105.1.1. Accessory Group U buildings. Section B105.2 will not apply to accessory group U buildings if all of the following conditions apply:
1. The residence and accessory group U building aggregate gross floor area does not exceed 3,600 square feet.
2. The residence meets the fire flow requirements of section B105.1.
3. The residence and accessory group U buildings meet the requirements of sections 503.1.1 and 508.1.1.
4. The location of the accessory group U building is at least 10' from any building and at least 5' from the property line.
(Ord. 05-10 § 2 (Exh. 2))