Chapter 15.20 FIRE CODE

Chapter 15.20
FIRE CODE

Sections:

15.20.020 Adoption.

15.20.030 General authority and responsibilities – General.

15.20.035 Payment of fees required.

15.20.040 Permits – Penalties.

15.20.050 Board of appeals – Appeals.

15.20.060 Definitions – General definitions.

15.20.070 Fire service features – Definitions.

15.20.080 Fire apparatus access roads – General.

15.20.090 Fire apparatus access roads – Conflicts.

15.20.100 Fire apparatus access roads – Surface.

15.20.110 Fire apparatus access roads – Turning radius.

15.20.120 Fire apparatus access roads – Dead ends.

15.20.130 Fire apparatus access roads – Bridges and elevated surfaces.

15.20.140 Fire apparatus access roads – Grade.

15.20.150 Fire apparatus access roads – Establishment of fire lanes.

15.20.160 Fire apparatus access roads – Fire lane marking.

15.20.170 Fire apparatus access roads – Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited.

15.20.180 Fire apparatus access roads – Existing fire lane signs and marking.

15.20.190 Fire apparatus access roads – Maintenance.

15.20.200 Fire apparatus access roads – Towing notification.

15.20.210 Fire apparatus access roads – Property owner responsible.

15.20.220 Fire apparatus access roads – Violation – Civil infraction.

15.20.230 Fire apparatus access roads – Violation – Civil penalty.

15.20.240 Fire apparatus access roads – Impoundment.

15.20.250 Fire apparatus access roads – Enforcement.

15.20.260 Access to building openings and roofs.

15.20.270 Public fire hydrants and water mains – General.

15.20.280 Public fire hydrants and water mains – Application.

15.20.290 Public fire hydrant and water mains – Installation requirements.

15.20.300 Fire Department access to equipment – Identification.

15.20.310 Fire protection systems – Inspection, testing and maintenance.

15.20.320 Fire protection systems – Standards.

15.20.330 Fire protection system maintenance standards – Table 901.6.1.

15.20.340 Fire protection systems – Definitions.

15.20.350 Automatic sprinkler systems – Where required.

15.20.360 Automatic sprinkler systems – Group A-3.

15.20.370 Automatic sprinkler systems – Riser room access.

15.20.380 Fire alarm and detection systems – Equipment.

15.20.390 Fire alarm and detection systems – Where required – New buildings and structures.

15.20.400 Fire alarm detection systems – Resetting.

15.20.410 Fire alarm detection systems – Reset code.

15.20.420 Fire alarm detection systems – Fire alarm control panel location.

15.20.430 Fire Department connections – Hydrant location.

15.20.440 Fire Department connections – Signs and marking.

15.20.450 Fire Department connections – Connection location.

15.20.460 Fire Department connections – Number of swivels.

15.20.470 Water supply for fire protection – When required.

15.20.480 Appendices –Adopted.

15.20.490 Required access – Access and loading.

15.20.500 Minimum specifications – Access road with a hydrant.

15.20.510 Minimum specifications – Dead-end fire apparatus access road turnaround – Figure D103.1.

15.20.520 Minimum specifications – Grade.

15.20.530 Minimum specifications – Turning radius.

15.20.540 Minimum specifications – Dead ends.

15.20.550 Minimum specifications – Requirements for dead-end fire apparatus access roads – Table D103.4.

15.20.560 Minimum specifications – Signs.

15.20.570 Minimum specifications – Signs – Figure D103.6.

15.20.580 Minimum specifications – Roads 20 to 26 feet in width.

15.20.590 Minimum specifications – Roads more than 26 feet in width.

15.20.600 Aerial fire apparatus access roads – Where required.

15.20.610 Aerial fire apparatus access roads – Width.

15.20.620 Aerial fire apparatus access roads – Proximity to building.

15.20.630 Underground structures.

15.20.640 Underground structures – General.

15.20.020 Adoption.

The International Fire Code with Appendices B through G, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, as amended in Chapter 51-44 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. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.030 General authority and responsibilities – General.

Section 104.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

General (IFC 104.1)

The fire code official is authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

Under the Fire Marshal’s direction, the Fire Prevention Bureau is authorized to enforce this code and all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to but not limited to:

1. The prevention of fires,

2. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials,

3. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment,

4. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes,

5. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction,

6. The maintenance of means of egress, and

7. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.035 Payment of fees required.

A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid. (Ord. 20-07 § 89)

15.20.040 Permits – Penalties.

Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 105.8 to read as follows:

Penalties (IFC 105.8)

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. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.050 Board of appeals – Appeals.

Section 108 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Appeals (IFC 108)

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.

(Ord. 01-09 § 12; Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.060 Definitions – General definitions.

Section 202 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding the following:

General Definitions (IFC 202)

“Floor level” means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above.

“Life safety/rescue access” means 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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.070 Fire service features – Definitions.

Section 502.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting the following:

Definitions – Fire lane (IFC 502.1)

Fire Lane. The area within any public right-of-way, easement, or on private property designated for the purpose of permitting fire trucks and other fire fighting or emergency apparatus and/or equipment to use, travel upon, and park.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.080 Fire apparatus access roads – General.

Section 503 of the International Fire Code is adopted as the Covington Fire Department access standards. (Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.090 Fire apparatus access roads – Conflicts.

Section 503.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection as follows:

Conflicts (IFC 503.1.4)

Where there is a conflict between a requirement of this section and a specific requirement of the Covington Design and Construction Standards and Specifications, the Covington Design and Construction Standards shall be applicable.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.100 Fire apparatus access roads – Surface.

Section 503.2.3 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Surface (IFC 503.2.3)

See Section D102.1, CMC 15.20.490.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.110 Fire apparatus access roads – Turning radius.

Section 503.2.4 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Turning Radius (IFC 503.2.4)

See Section D103.3, CMC 15.20.530.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.120 Fire apparatus access roads – Dead ends.

Section 503.2.5 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Dead ends (IFC 503.2.5)

See Section D103.4, CMC 15.20.540.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.130 Fire apparatus access roads – Bridges and elevated surfaces.

Section 503.2.6 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Bridges and elevated surfaces (IFC 503.2.6)

Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO HB-17. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of 30 tons or as approved 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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.140 Fire apparatus access roads – Grade.

Section 503.2.7 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Grade (IFC 503.2.7)

See Section D103.2, CMC 15.20.520.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.150 Fire apparatus access roads – Establishment of fire lanes.

Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7 to read as follows:

Establishment of Fire Lanes (IFC 503.7)

Fire lanes in conformance with this code shall be established by the Fire Marshal or his/her authorized designee, and shall be referred to as designated fire lanes in this section.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.160 Fire apparatus access roads – Fire lane marking.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.1 to read as follows:

Fire Lane Marking (IFC 503.7.1)

All designated fire lanes shall be clearly marked as outlined in the City of Covington Design and Construction Standards and Specifications. Signs designating fire lanes may be placed on a building when approved by the Fire Marshal.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.170 Fire apparatus access roads – Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.2 to read as follows:

Obstruction of Fire Lanes Prohibited. (IFC 503.7.2)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.180 Fire apparatus access roads – Existing fire lane signs and marking.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.3 to read as follows:

Existing Fire Lane Signs and Markings. (IFC 503.7.3)

(a) 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.

(b) Markings may be allowed to remain until there is a need for repainting and at that time the provisions outlined in 503.7.1 shall be complied with.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.190 Fire apparatus access roads – Maintenance.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.4 to read as follows:

Maintenance. (IFC 503.7.4)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.200 Fire apparatus access roads – Towing notification.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.5 to read as follows:

Towing Notification. (IFC 503.7.5)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.210 Fire apparatus access roads – Property owner responsible.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.6 to read as follows:

Property Owner Responsible. (IFC 503.7.6)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.220 Fire apparatus access roads – Violation – Civil infraction.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.7 to read as follows:

Violation – Civil Infraction. (IFC 503.7.7)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.230 Fire apparatus access roads – Violation – Civil penalty.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.8 to read as follows:

Violation – Civil Penalty. (IFC 503.7.8)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.240 Fire apparatus access roads – Impoundment.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.9 to read as follows:

Impoundment. (IFC 503.7.9)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.250 Fire apparatus access roads – Enforcement.

Section 503.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 503.7.10 to read as follows:

Enforcement. (IFC 503.7.10)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.260 Access to building openings and roofs.

Section 504.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Required access (IFC 504.1)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.270 Public fire hydrants and water mains – General.

Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, Fire Service Features, is amended by adding a new Section 511, Public Fire Hydrants and Water Mains, and subsection 511.1 as follows:

General (IFC 511.1)

Public fire hydrants and water mains shall comply with this section.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.280 Public fire hydrants and water mains – Application.

Section 511 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 511.2 as follows:

Application (IFC 511.2)

An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided as follows:

1. All premises upon which facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction.

2. Subdivisions and short subdivisions are required to be provided with water mains and fire hydrants, consistent with City standards and Department of Social and Health Services principles of water design as a condition of final plat or short plat approval.

3. Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks shall be required to provide water mains and fire hydrants consistent to City standards as a condition of final site plan approval.

4. Permits or approvals for uses not involving a structure shall be served by water mains and fire hydrants consistent with City standards.

5. All water mains and fire hydrants shall be served by a water district or water purveyor.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.290 Public fire hydrant and water mains – Installation requirements.

Section 511 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 511.3 as follows:

Installation requirements (IFC 511.3)

All fire hydrants and water mains shall be installed in accordance with applicable engineering and health standards adopted by the State of Washington or the water purveyor, including Chapters 248-54 and 248-57 WAC. In addition, unless modified by the fire code official, the following requirements shall apply to all building and construction projects:

1. All water mains which serve fire hydrants shall be a minimum of eight inches inside diameter for dead end mains and six inches inside diameter for circulating mains. Hydrant leads less than 50 feet in length may be six inches in diameter.

2. Fire hydrants serving one- and two-family dwellings on individual lots shall be located not more than 600 feet on center. Such distances shall be measured on the path of vehicular access.

3. Fire hydrants serving any use other than one- and two-family on individual lots shall be not more than 300 feet on center. Such distances shall be measured on the path of vehicular access.

4. Lateral spacing of hydrants shall be predicated on hydrants being located on street intersections.

5. The minimum number of hydrants available to a building shall not be less than that listed in Appendix C – Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.300 Fire Department access to equipment – Identification.

Section 510.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Identification (IFC 510.1)

Fire-protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent obstruction by parking and other obstructions.

1. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified in an approved manner for the use by the fire department.

2. Approved signs required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location, shall be constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible.

3. All main control and sectional valves for water-based fire protection system shall be clearly identified in an approved manner.

4. All sprinklers and standpipe risers shall have approved signs indicating the type of water-based fire protection system.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.310 Fire protection systems – Inspection, testing and maintenance.

Section 901.6 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Inspection, testing and maintenance (IFC 901.6)

The Fire Marshal is authorized to require periodic inspection and testing for automatic sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, smoke and heat ventilators, smoke removal systems and other fire protection or fire extinguishing systems or appliances. Systems shall be in an operational condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired when defective. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested, maintained or removed.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.320 Fire protection systems – Standards.

Section 901.6.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Inspection, testing and maintenance (IFC 901.6.1)

Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the most recent edition of the reference standards in use by the City of Covington as listed in Table 901.6.1.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.330 Fire protection system maintenance standards – Table 901.6.1.

Table 901.6.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Fire Protection system and maintenance standards (IFC Table 901.6.1)


System	Standard
Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems	NFPA 12
Clean agent fire-extinguishing systems	NFPA 2001
Dry chemical fire-extinguishing systems	NFPA 17
Emergency power systems	NFPA 110 & 111
Fire alarm systems	NFPA 72
Fire doors	NFPA 80
Foam fire-extinguishing systems	NFPA 11
Halogenated fire-extinguishing systems	NFPA 12A
Smoke-control systems	NFPA 92A
Underground fire lines and hydrants	NFPA 25
Water-based fire protection systems	NFPA 25
Water-mist systems	NFPA 750
Wet Chemical fire-extinguishing systems	NFPA 17A

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.340 Fire protection systems – Definitions.

Section 902.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting the following:

Definitions – Fire Protection Systems (IFC 902.1)

Fire protection system. Any system of components or assembly that provides enhanced property and/or life safety protection including but not limited to: fire alarm system, automatic fire sprinklers, fire doors, emergency generators, special suppression systems, fire pumps, tanks, and fire hydrants.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.350 Automatic sprinkler systems – Where required.

Section 903.2 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Where required (IFC 903.2)

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for when one of the following conditions exists:

1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow as required by this code.

Exception: 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 fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by a wall with a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and a floor/ceiling assembly with a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

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 and Specifications.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.360 Automatic sprinkler systems – Group A-3.

Section 903.2.1.3 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Group A-3 (IFC 903.2.1.3)

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (1,115 m2);

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.370 Automatic sprinkler systems – Riser room access.

Section 903 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 903.7 as follows:

Riser Room Access (IFC 903.7)

All risers shall be located in a dedicated room with an exterior door, interior lighting and heat.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.380 Fire alarm and detection systems – Equipment.

Section 907.1.2 of the International Fire Code is amended with the following:

Equipment (IFC 907.1.2)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.390 Fire alarm and detection systems – Where required – New buildings and structures.

Section 907.2 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Where required – New buildings and structures (IFC 907.2)

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 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. Where automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required.

The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors. Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection, other automatic fire detection shall be allowed.

All new buildings and structures regulated by the International Building Code exceeding 3,000 square feet gross floor area and not otherwise regulated by Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 shall be required to provide an approved automatic fire alarm system utilizing heat detectors. Occupancy notification shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.10, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.400 Fire alarm detection systems – Resetting.

Section 907 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 907.21 as follows:

Resetting (IFC 907.21)

All fire alarm panels shall be reset only by an approved person.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.410 Fire alarm detection systems – Reset code.

Section 907.21 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 907.21.1 as follows:

Reset Code (907.21.1)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.420 Fire alarm detection systems – Fire alarm control panel location.

Section 907 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 907.22 as follows:

Fire Alarm Control Panel Location (IFC 907.22)

All fire alarm control panels shall be located in the riser room designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.7, CMC 15.20.370, or an approved location.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.430 Fire Department connections – Hydrant location.

Section 912.2 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 912.2.3 to read as follows:

Hydrant Location (IFC 912.2.3)

All fire department connections shall be located within 50' of a fire hydrant. Placement of the hydrant shall allow for hose connection to the fire apparatus without obstructing access to the building by other fire apparatus.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.440 Fire Department connections – Signs and marking.

Section 912.4 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Signs and Marking (IFC 912.4)

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. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.450 Fire Department connections – Connection location.

Section 912 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 912.7 to read as follows:

Connection Location (IFC 912.7)

The inlet connection shall be arranged so the lowest point on the inlet connection is between thirty-six (36) and forty-two (42) inches above finished grade.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.460 Fire Department connections – Number of swivels.

Section 912.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding a new subsection 912.7.1 to read as follows:

Number of Swivels (IFC 912.7.1)

The number of swivels for the fire department connection shall be as follows:

(a) Mains less than 4'' will require one swivel.

(b) 4'' mains will require two swivels.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.470 Water supply for fire protection – When required.

Section 1412.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

When required (IFC 1412.1)

All structures or additions thereto erected pursuant to a building permit and/or mobile home permit shall be served by operational water mains and fire hydrants consistent with City standards prior to:

1. The commencement or installation of combustible construction.

2. Prior to construction of a second floor if the building is noncombustible, whichever occurs first.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.480 Appendices –Adopted.

(1) IFC, Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.

(2) IFC, Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.

(3) IFC, Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

(4) IFC, Appendix E, Hazard Categories.

(5) IFC, Appendix F, Hazard Ranking.

(6) IFC, Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids – Weight and Volume Equivalents. (Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.490 Required access – Access and loading.

Section D102.1 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended to read as follows:

Access and loading (IFC D102.1)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.500 Minimum specifications – Access road with a hydrant.

Section D103.1 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended to read as follows:

Access road width with a hydrant (IFC D103.1)

Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet (7,925 mm) for 20 feet on both sides of the operating nut and may be marked as a fire lane per Section 503.7.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.510 Minimum specifications – Dead-end fire apparatus access road turnaround – Figure D103.1.

Figure D103.1 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is repealed. (Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.520 Minimum specifications – Grade.

Section D103.2 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended to read as follows:

Grade (IFC D103.2)

Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 12 percent longitudinally and/or 6 percent laterally in grade. Approach and departure angle for fire apparatus access shall be as determined by the fire code official.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.530 Minimum specifications – Turning radius.

Section D103.3 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended to read as follows:

Turning radius (IFC D103.3)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.540 Minimum specifications – Dead ends.

Section D103.4 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended to read as follows:

Dead ends (IFC D103.4)

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 and Specifications.

A permanent cul-de-sac shall not be longer than 450 feet measured from the centerline of the intersecting street to the center of the bulb section along the centerline of the roadway. Proposed exceptions to this shall require Public Works Engineer approval. The cul-de-sac length may extend to 600 feet if 30 or fewer potential dwelling units are to be served and there is a provision for emergency turnaround near mid-length.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.550 Minimum specifications – Requirements for dead-end fire apparatus access roads – Table D103.4.

Table D103.4 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is repealed. (Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.560 Minimum specifications – Signs.

Section D103.6 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is repealed. (Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.570 Minimum specifications – Signs – Figure D103.6.

Figure D103.6 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is repealed. (Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.580 Minimum specifications – Roads 20 to 26 feet in width.

Section D103.6.1 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is repealed. (Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.590 Minimum specifications – Roads more than 26 feet in width.

Section D103.6.2 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is repealed. (Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.600 Aerial fire apparatus access roads – Where required.

Section D105.1 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended to read as follows:

Where required (IFC D105.1)

Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 28 feet (8,535 mm) 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. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.610 Aerial fire apparatus access roads – Width.

Section D105.2 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended to read as follows:

Width (IFC D105.2)

Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7,925 mm) in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of a building more than 28 feet (8,335 mm) in height.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.620 Aerial fire apparatus access roads – Proximity to building.

Section D105.3 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended to read as follows:

Proximity to building (IFC D105.3)

At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet (4,572 mm) and a maximum of 30 feet (9,144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The parallel access route shall be on an approved side of the building.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.630 Underground structures.

Appendix D of the International Fire Code is amended by creating a new section as follows:

Underground Structures (IFC D108)

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)

15.20.640 Underground structures – General.

Section D108 of the International Fire Code Appendix D is amended by creating a new subsection D108.1 as follows:

General (IFC D108.1)

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.

(Ord. 07-07 § 2)