Chapter 15.44 FIRE CODE

Chapter 15.44
FIRE CODE

Sections:

15.44.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code.

15.44.020 Establishment and duties of fire prevention.

15.44.030 Definitions.

15.44.040 Amendments to the International Fire Code.

15.44.050 New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.

15.44.060 Zones in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is permitted.

15.44.070 Zones in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases is restricted.

15.44.080 Zones in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited.

15.44.090 Appeals.

15.44.100 Penalty provision.

Cross reference(s) – Smoking restricted in certain places, GJMC 8.20.020.

15.44.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code.

For the purposes of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, explosion, and chemical release, the International Fire Code (hereinafter “International Code” or “International Fire Code” or “IFC”), promulgated by the International Code Council, including Appendices Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and N, 2018 Edition, except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by GJMC 15.44.040, are hereby adopted. Not less than one copy of the International Fire Code is filed in the office of the City Clerk. From the date on which this chapter shall take effect, the provisions of the International Code shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Grand Junction, Colorado.

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4500 § 1, 2-13-12; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00; Ord. 3141, 4-21-99; Ord. 2811, 2-15-95. Code 1994 § 18-56; Code 1965 § 12-21)

Cross reference(s) – Adoption of technical codes, Chapter 15.12 GJMC.

15.44.020 Establishment and duties of fire prevention.

(a) The International Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City of Grand Junction which has been previously established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of said Fire Department.

(b) The Fire Marshal in charge of the Division of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City of Grand Junction shall be appointed by the Chief of the Fire Department.

(c) The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members of the Fire Department as inspectors as he shall from time to time deem necessary. The Chief of the Fire Department shall recommend to the City Manager the employment of technical inspectors as necessary.

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00. Code 1994 § 18-57)

Cross reference(s) – Officers and employees, Chapter 2.08 GJMC.

15.44.030 Definitions.

(a) Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the International Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City of Grand Junction, Colorado.

(b) Wherever the term “corporation counsel” is used in the International Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City Attorney for the City.

(c) Wherever the term “City Manager” is used, it shall mean the City Manager or any employee of the City designated by the City Manager, such as but not limited to the Fire Chief, the Fire Marshal or the Finance Director of the City.

(d) Wherever an officer of the City, such as “City Manager” or “Fire Chief,” is mentioned or designated herein, such officer may delegate, informally or in writing, the duties and responsibilities to a designee who shall have the full power and authority of the named or designated officer.

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00; Ord. 3141, 4-21-99; Ord. 2811, 2-15-95. Code 1994 § 18-58; Code 1965 § 12-23)

Cross reference(s) – Definitions generally, GJMC 1.04.020.

15.44.040 Amendments to the International Fire Code.

The International Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects:

Chapter 1

Administration

Section 105.1.7. Add a new Section 105.1.7 to read as follows:

105.1.7 Permit Fees. Permit rates and fees shall be as adopted by City Council by resolution.

Section 105.6, Required operational permits. Delete Section 105.6 including all subsections in its entirety with the exception of 105.6.2 (Amusement buildings), 105.6.4 (Carnivals and fairs), 105.6.8 (Compressed gases), 105.6.10 (Cryogenic fluids), 105.6.13 (Exhibits and trade shows), 105.6.14 (Explosives), 105.6.16 (Flammable and combustible liquids), 105.6.20 (Hazardous materials), 105.6.22 (High-piled storage), 105.6.27 (LP-gas), 105.6.28 (Magnesium), 105.6.30 (Mobile food preparation vehicles), 105.6.32 (Open Burning), 105.6.35 (Organic coatings), 105.6.36 (Outdoor assembly event), 105.6.38 (plant extraction system), 105.6.39 (Private fire hydrants), 105.6.40 (Pyrotechnic special effects material), 105.6.41 (Pyroxylin plastics), 105.6.45 (Spraying or dipping), 105.6.47 (Temporary membrane structures and tents).

The absence of a required operational permit does not absolve any person(s) or processes from adherence to other provisions as stated in this code. The fire code official is authorized to utilize other city of Grand Junction administrative review processes such as temporary use permits, special event permits, etc., to evaluate IFC compliance.

Section 105.6.30, Mobile food preparation trucks. Add additional sentence that reads:

Section 105.6.30 will become effective January 1, 2021.

Section 105.6.47. Amend Section 105.6.47 to read as follows:

105.6.47 Temporary membrane structures and tents. An operational permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary special event structures, or a tent having an individual or contiguous area in excess of 2400 square feet.

Exception 1: Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.

Exception 2: Funeral tents and curtains, or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral services.

Exception 3: Temporary membrane structures, temporary special event structures and tents utilized for the purposes of retail fireworks sales, special amusement buildings or outdoor assembly events such as a circus, carnival, theater, dance hall or other similar use shall require an operational permit when the area exceeds 400 square feet.

Section 105.7.25. Amend Section 105.7.25 to read as follows:

105.7.25 Temporary membrane structures and tents. A construction permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage canopy, or a tent having an individual or contiguous area in excess of 2400 square feet.

Exception 1: Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.

Exception 2: Funeral tents and curtains, or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral services.

Section 109.1. Amend Section 109.1 to read as follows:

Section 109.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals to be known as the Fire Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals established in GJMC 15.08.010 shall serve as the Fire Board of Appeals.

Chapter 2

Definitions

Section 202, General Definitions. Section 202, Residential Group R-3 Care Facilities within a dwelling, shall be amended to read as follows:

Care facilities for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.

Section 202, General Definitions. Section 202, Residential Group R-4, the last paragraph shall be amended to read as follows:

Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, except as otherwise provided for in the International Building Code or shall comply with the International Residential Code.

The following definitions shall be amended to read as follows and/or adopted to be included as a definition:

Bonfire. An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes which is limited to a solid wood fuel size of 8 feet in diameter and 4 feet high and conducted by non-profit organizations, religious institutions, school districts, or governments.

Fire Pit (Non-portable, wood burning). A depression dug into the ground and/or an enclosure made from stones, masonry, etc. for keeping a fire used for cooking or warmth. Non-portable wood burning fire pits are regulated as recreational fires in accordance with the International Fire Code.

Household Waste. Any waste including garbage and trash, derived from households including single and multiple residences, hotels and motels, and other places used for temporary or permanent human habitation.

Nonattainment Area. An area which has been designated under the Clean Air Act as nonattainment for one or more of the national ambient air quality standards by the federal environmental protection agency.

Open burning. Any manner of burning, typically vegetative material, whether caused, suffered or allowed, not in a device or chamber designed to achieve combustion, where the products of combustion are emitted, directly or indirectly, into the open air; open burning does not include the detonation of manufactured explosives. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not include road flares, smudge pots and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames, recreational fires, portable outdoor fireplaces, fire pits (non-portable wood burning), and permanent fire pits and fire places. For the purposes of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open. Open burning must be conducted at least 50 feet from any structure (including combustible fences), occupied dwelling(s), workplace(s), or any other place(s) where people congregate, which is on property owned by or under possessory control of, another person.

Permanent Fire Pit or Fireplace. A permanent outdoor, wood burning or gas fire pit or fireplace is constructed of steel, iron, concrete, clay, masonry or other noncombustible material(s). A permanent outdoor fire pit or fireplace is aboveground and purchased or constructed in a manner that attaches the component to a deck, patio or ground such that it is not portable. A permanent outdoor fire pit or fireplace may be open in design or may be equipped with a chimney and/or a hearth. Permanent outdoor fire pits or fireplaces burning gas or wood shall not be operated within five feet of a structure or combustible material unless otherwise approved in accordance with the International Residential Code or International Building Code.

Recreational Fire. A wood burning outdoor fire, typically in a homemade enclosure of rocks or bricks or other materials the fire code official deems safe for the purpose. Recreational fires are not portable and burn materials other than rubbish or household waste and the wood being burned is not contained in an incinerator, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill, barbeque pit, or permanent outdoor fire pit or fireplace and has a fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purpose (i.e. fire pits as defined herein, fire rings or campfires).

Salvage Operation. Any operation to salvage or reclaim any material for use or sale, such as reprocessing of used motor oils, metals, wire, chemicals, shipping containers, or drums, and specifically including automobile graveyards and junkyards.

Vegetative Material. Plant material including: bushes, shrubs and clippings from bushes and shrubs resulting from maintenance of yards or other private or public lands. Nothing larger than one-inch in diameter;

Field stubble, grass (not in piles), weeds in fields, and vegetation along fences, ditches/ditch banks; and

Wood waste, including chipped tree stumps, tree limbs, bark, small piles of dried leaves (not to exceed 3 cubic feet) that are well aerated and does not smolder when burned and scraps resulting from maintenance of trees. Nothing shall be larger than one-inch in diameter and shall not have been treated with any compound(s) containing chromium, copper, arsenic, pentachlorophenol, creosote, tar or paint.

Chapter 3

General Requirements

Section 304.1.2. Amend Section 304.1.2 to add exception.

Exceptions:

Vegetation located at one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses).

Section 307. Amend Section 307 to read as follows:

Section 307

Outdoor Burning

Section 307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any outdoor burning or open burning unless conducted and approved in accordance with Sections 307.1.1 through 307.7.

Any open burning not expressly allowed, not expressly prohibited, or not otherwise specifically addressed under section 307 or 8.08.010 (NUISANCES) shall be conducted only pursuant GJMC Chapter 15.44 and pursuant to and in accordance with a permit issued by the Grand Junction Fire Department (GJFD) or its designee. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.

Open burning as allowed or prohibited in Section 307 is not considered a stationary source for purposes of applicability of other air quality regulations.

Open burning regulations do not extend to indoor burning practices which are subject to the requirements stated in the most recently adopted version of the International Fire Code (IFC) and/or by City ordinance.

Requirements that are essential for the public safety of an existing or proposed burning activity which are not specifically provided for by Section 307 or by the most recently adopted version of the International Fire Code (IFC) shall be determined by the Fire Code Official.

Section 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning.

Section 307.1.1.1. Open burning, bonfires, recreational fires, portable outdoor fireplaces, fire pits (non-portable wood burning), and permanent fire pits and fire places shall be prohibited when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. Burning is not permitted when sustained winds exist or when a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Exception:

1. Permanent fire pits and fire places or portable outdoor fire places operated with LP-gas containers.

2. Prescribed burning for the purposes of reducing the impact of wildland fire when authorized by the fire code official.

Section 307.1.1.2. The burning of household waste or rubbish is prohibited including, but not limited to:

(a) Natural or synthetic rubber products, including tire;

(b) Waste oil and/or used oil filters and waste automotive, machine fluid or lubricant, pesticide, herbicide and/or any other chemical, process fluid or the constituents thereof;

(d) Plastic, including polyvinyle chloride (“PVC”) pipe, tubing, and connectors;

(e) Tar, asphalt, asphalt shingles, or tar paper;

(f) Railroad ties;

(g) Wood, wood waste, or lumber which has been painted, stained or which has been treated with preservatives containing arsenic, chromium, pentachlorophenol, or creosote;

(h) Batteries;

(i) Motor vehicle bodies;

(j) Pathogenic wastes;

(k) Asbestos or asbestos containing materials.

Section 307.1.1.3. Open burning as a part of any salvage operation is prohibited.

307.1.2 Location of burning. No person shall burn upon the land of another without permission of the owner thereof.

307.1.3 Burn restrictions and burn bans. The Fire Chief or his designee is authorized to issue burn restrictions and/or burn bans as deemed necessary when local conditions make open burning, bonfires, recreational fires, permanent fire pits or fireplaces, portable outdoor fireplaces, fireworks, other open flames or similar activities hazardous or objectionable. Violations of burn restrictions or burn bans shall be punishable in accordance with GJMC 1.04.090.

307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for all outdoor burning, opening burning, and ceremonial bonfires when fires are subject to and in accordance with regulatory, process and safety provisions stated in the permit issued by the GJFD or its designee in accordance with the Grand Junction Municipal Code (GJMC) and the most recently adopted version of the International Fire Code as amended. Recreational fires, portable outdoor fireplaces, fire pits (non-portable wood burning), and permanent fire pits or fireplaces do not require a permit, but must adhere to all requirements listed in the GJMC and most recently adopted version of the IFC.

Application of such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land on which the fire is to be kindled.

307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state and local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from state or local air and water quality management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed.

307.3 Extinguishment authority. When open burning or other types of burning creates, or adds to a hazardous situation; or when parameters set forth in this section 307, GJMC 15.44, and the most recently adopted version of the IFC have not been followed or a required permit for the open burning or other burning activities has not been obtained, the Fire Code Official is authorized to order the extinguishment of the open burning or other burning activities. Extinguishment may be by the permit holder, another competent person or Fire Department personnel.

Section 307.4 Specific Requirements.

307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a structure, property line, or combustible material (including combustible fences). Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet (15 240 mm) surrounding the bonfire shall be eliminated prior to ignition. The total fuel area of a bonfire shall not be greater than 8 feet (2440 mm) in diameter and 4 feet (1220 mm) in height unless approved by the fire code official.

307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7620 mm) of structure, property line, or combustible material (including combustible fences). Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure, property line or combustible material (including combustible fence) shall be eliminated prior to ignition. The total fuel area of a recreational fire shall not be greater than 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height.

307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fire places burning gas or wood shall not be used within 15 feet (3048 mm) of structure, property line, or combustible material (including combustible fences). Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 15 feet (3048 mm) of a structure, property line or combustible material (including combustible fence) shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

307.4.4 Fire Pit, Non-Portable Wood Burning. Fire Pit (non-portable wood burning), shall be regulated as recreational fires and shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure, property line, or combustible material (including combustible fences). Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure, property line or combustible material (including combustible fence) shall be eliminated prior to ignition. The total fuel area of a fire pit (non-portable wood burning) shall not be greater than 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height.

307.4.5 Permanent Fire Pit or Fireplace. Permanent fire pit or fireplaces burning gas or wood shall not be operated within 5 feet of a structure, property line, or combustible material (including combustible fences). Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 5 feet of a structure, property line or combustible material (including combustible fence) shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

307.4.6 General and Agricultural Open Burning.

When burning vegetative materials as defined by this code, a permit is required and the activities shall maintain strict adherence to the permit issued by the Grand Junction Fire Department or their designee in accordance with the Grand Junction Municipal Code and the most recently adopted version of the International Fire Code as amended.

1. Open burning of vegetative material for the purposes of disposal of such material that originated on the property, provided that burning of areas with non-piled vegetative material occurs on a parcel of land 1 acre or greater (or if less than 1 acre the burning is only to maintain irrigation or drainage ditches/laterals) and that the burning by the owner/agent does not exceed ten (10) acres per day, or burning of piled vegetative material does not exceed 250 cubic feet of pile volume per day. In determining acreage, daily burn area and daily burn pile volume, property, areas or piles that are within three hundred feet of each other shall be considered to constitute a single burn if the burning occurs on the same day and on a property under ownership or possessory control of the same person. Burning in excess of these daily limits shall be presumed to constitute a nuisance and be subject to GJMC 8.08.010 (NUISANCE).

2. Burning of vegetative material shall be allowed during a two-month window in the spring and a one-month window in the fall as determined by the Fire Chief and stated on the annual burn permit.

3. Burning of vegetative material shall be conducted at least 50 feet from any structure (including combustible fences), occupied dwelling(s), workplace(s), or any other place(s) where people congregate, which is on property owned by or under possessory control of, another person.

4. Burning of vegetative material shall begin no earlier than one hour after sunrise and shall be extinguished no later than one hour before sunset.

5. Burning shall at all times be attended by a competent person until fully extinguished and the person shall be in immediate possession of a valid burn permit.

6. The attendant to the burning shall have an adequate extinguishing source available for immediate use sufficient for the type and size of the fire as determined in the sole discretion of the fire code official or his designee.

7. The owner or agent shall notify the Grand Junction Fire Department or its designee prior to burning by obtaining a valid open burn permit for the time period in which the burning is taking place.

8. The burning of vegetative material in excess of 1-inch in diameter is prohibited.

9. The burning of tree stumps, grass clippings and leaves (volume of leaves must not exceed 3 cubic feet) is prohibited.

10. No person shall burn upon the land of another without permission of the owner thereof.

11. The vegetative material to be burned shall be as dry as practical.

12. Burning of vegetative material is prohibited in the event of the State and/or Mesa County imposing ozone, PM 10, 2.5 or other nonattainment area(s) restrictions or otherwise declaring a “no burn” day on a “high pollution day” as defined by GJMC 8.20.030 or the imposition of any other general or specific air quality controls.

307.4.7 Prescribed burns. Prescribed burns kindled for fire fuels management, as back fires to prevent or control wildfire, recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, and prevention or control of disease or pests or for other fires similar in nature may be allowed by the fire code official on a case-by-case basis when the prescribed burn or burning is i) permitted in advance and ii) the permitee does not deviate from the activity specific permit requirements required by the fire code official.

307.5 Attendance. Open burning, bonfires, recreational fires, portable outdoor fire places, fire pits (non-portable wood burning) and permanent fire pits and fire places shall be constantly attended by a competent person (adult) until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization. The extinguishing source must be sufficient for the type and size of fire.

307.6 Unrestricted fires. Permit(s) not required:

1. Maintenance of canals, irrigation and drainage ditches owned and/or operated by a Drainage District or Canal and/or Irrigation Company or District. Such burning shall be regulated as General or Agricultural Open Burning.

2. Agricultural Burns as permitted by Mesa County and State of Colorado regulations. Agricultural burns shall be for management, control or eradication of pestilence, plague and/or other disease, insects, vermin or other agricultural emergency(ies). The owner of the property on which the burn is to occur shall make notification to the fire department when an agricultural burn permit has issued and when the burning is to take place. The parameters set forth in the permit shall be adhered to.

3. Cooking fires:

a. Open-flame cooking devices in the form of LP-gas or charcoal burner grills that are subject to regulatory and safety provisions stated in the most recently adopted IFC.

b. Solid-wood fueled cooking fires utilized in outdoor kitchens (permanent masonry fireplaces/pizza ovens), barbecue (also BBQ) smoke houses, BBQ smokers and in-ground cooking pits or devices.

4. Propane or natural gas burning permanent or portable fireplaces and fire pits shall be used in accordance with manufacturers specifications.

5. Recreational fires as defined herein.

6. Portable outdoor fireplaces as defined herein.

7. Fire pits (non-portable wood burning) as defined herein.

8. Permanent fire pits and fire places as defined herein.

9. Recreational fires located in developed municipal, county, or state approved picnic or campground areas contained in portable or non-portable fire pits or fire grates furnished at the picnic or campground area.

10. Other liquid-fueled or gas fueled open-flame devices in the form of heaters and decorative devices such as tiki-torches, lanterns, candles or similar items that are subject to regulatory and safety provisions stated in the most recently adopted IFC.

11. Burning (flaring) of natural gas at the sewer treatment plant and when performed in conjunction with drilling, completion and workover operations of oil and gas wells and when flaring operation of wells is reasonable necessary in the opinion of the well operator to avoid serious hazard to safety.

12. Fire suppression or GJFD training activities.

307.7 Cost Recovery Fee. Any person in violation of this Section 307 for a fire that is determined to be out of control which requires fire suppression activities by the GJFD and/or its designee shall pay a cost recovery fee as determined and established by the City of Grand Junction. The charges shall be the City's actual costs for labor, equipment and materials, plus an administrative penalty to be determined by City Council by Resolution. The City Manager may set a minimum labor, equipment, and material charge. The cost recovery fee shall be paid within 20 days of the notice of assessment. Any amounts not paid by the 20th day may result in the imposition of a late fee, a 20 percent charge to defray the cost of collection, and interest at a rate of eight percent per annum on all unpaid amounts. Upon failure to pay the full assessment, the matter may be referred to the City Attorney for collection and the City Manager shall, pursuant to §31- 20-105, C.R.S., certify the same to the Treasurer of Mesa County to be collected and paid over by the Treasurer of the County in the same manner as taxes are collected. Any action or other process provided by law may be maintained by the City Attorney to recover or collect any amounts owing.

Section 308.1.4.1. Add a new Section 308.1.4.1 to read as follows:

308.1.4.1 Egress from buildings. Charcoal burners, open flame cooking devices and LP-gas cooking devises shall not be used or stored in or near stairwells, corridors or other areas that are intended to be used as a means of egress or considered an interior living space.

Section 308.1.6.3. Amend Section 308.1.6.3 to read as follows:

308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released a tethered or untethered sky lantern.

Section 311.1.1. Delete Section 311.1.1 and replace with the following:

311.1.1 Abandoned premises. Buildings, structures and premises for which an owner cannot be identified or located by dispatch of a certificate of mailing to the last known or registered address, which persistently or repeatedly become unprotected or unsecured, which have been occupied by unauthorized persons or for illegal purposes, or which present a danger of structural collapse or fire spread to adjacent properties shall be considered abandoned, declared unsafe and abated by demolition or rehabilitation in accordance with the International Building Code.

Section 311.3. Add new Sections 311.3.1, 311.3.2, 311.3.3 and 311.3.4 to read as follows:

311.3.1 Enforcement. In case of failure of any owner or lessee of such building(s) to remove all accumulations of hazardous materials, abate said building, and secure the premises, in a manner approved by the Fire Chief, and upon the election by the Fire Chief to remove said waste or rubbish and/or to secure or remove/install barricading of building(s), the Fire Chief is authorized to give notice by certified mail addressed to the last known address of the owner of such building, which shall require the removal of such waste or rubbish, or otherwise require the securing of said building(s) or removal of the problem causing the public nuisance, within sixty (60) days of the date of the notice. In the event such work is not done within the sixty (60) days, the City Manager may then proceed to have the work done as soon as practicable. The costs of such work shall be collected by the City Manager. The charge shall be the actual costs for labor, equipment, and materials plus ten (10) percent for administration, supervision and inspection. The Fire Chief may cause any building to be barricaded or secured immediately after a fire has been extinguished. Any and all barricading or securing shall be at the owner’s expense.

311.3.2 Notice. The City Manager, as soon as may be practicable after such charge is made, shall send by mail, addressed to the last known address of the owner of such property, a notice of such assessment. The notice shall contain a description of the lots or parcels of land, the name of the owner or owners, and the amount of the assessment, together with a brief description of said assessment.

311.3.3 Assessment. It shall be the duty of the owner to pay such assessment within twenty (20) days after the mailing of such notice, and in case of his failure to do so, he shall be liable personally for the amount of the assessment and the same shall be a lien upon the respective lots or parcels of land from the time of such assessment. In case the owner shall fail to pay such assessment within twenty (20) days after notice has been mailed to him, as provided by this chapter, then it shall be the duty of the City Manager to certify the amount of the assessment to the County Treasurer or other officer of the County having custody of the tax list, for the current year, to be collected in the same manner as other taxes are collected, with ten (10) percent penalty thereon to defray the cost of collection. All of the laws of the State of Colorado for the assessment and collection of general taxes, including the laws for the sale of property for taxes and the redemption thereof, shall apply to and have full effect for the collection of all such assessments.

311.3.4 Municipal Code Provisions. The fact that assessments have been made against property as provided in this chapter for removal of waste and rubbish, abatement and/or barricading or securing of said building(s) shall not prevent the owner, agent or lessee from being punished by fine or imprisonment under the provisions of GJMC 1.04.090, but such fine or penalty may be imposed on those found guilty of violating any provision hereof in all cases, whether an assessment has or has not been made in accordance with the provisions hereof.

Section 311.5. Amend Section 311.5 to read as follows:

Section 311.5 Placards. The fire code official is authorized, when executive permission from the Fire Chief is granted, to require placarding in accordance with Sections 311.5.1 through 311.5.5 when any vacant or abandon buildings or structures are determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 111 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards.

Section 319, Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles. Add additional sentence that reads:

Section 319 will become effective January 1, 2021.

Chapter 5

Fire Service Features

Section 503.1. Amend Section 503.1 to read as follows:

Section 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3. The Fire Chief or his designee is authorized to utilize the TEDS and Appendix D of this code for more detailed fire apparatus road and alternative street designs.

Section 503.2.3.1. Add a new Section 503.2.3.1 to read as follows:

Section 503.2.3.1. Type of Surface. All fire apparatus access roads shall be finished by application of all-weather driving surface of hot mix asphaltic concrete or concrete pavement over a flexible base capable of supporting a design wheel load of 18,000 pounds (GVW 80,000 pounds minimum; H-20 loading). The roadway must be prepared and certified by an engineer registered in the State of Colorado. All access roadways must be properly maintained and kept clear for emergency use at all times. Any alternatives to these specifications must be reviewed and approved by the fire code official prior to construction.

Section 503.2.4. Add sentence to Section 503.2.4 to read as follows:

The fire code official is authorized to require the use of computer modeling to determine that fire apparatus turning radius and maneuverability is in compliance with local fire apparatus specifications and with this code as amended.

Section 503.2.5. Add new exception to read as follows:

Exceptions:

1. When all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R or NFPA 13D/IRC P2904 the fire code official is authorized to allow a dead-end fire apparatus road to extend to 300 feet before a turnaround is required.

Section 503.2.9. Add a new Section 503.2.9 to read as follows:

Section 503.2.9 Loop Lanes. Loop lanes may, notwithstanding the foregoing paragraphs, have an unobstructed width of not less than sixteen feet (16') if constructed as a loop (“loop lane”), as indicated in the diagram shown below and if all of the following conditions are met:

1. A loop lane is considered an alternative street design. In addition to the below listed requirements, any variation of a loop lane design shall require a design exception as described in the TEDS and must be approved by the fire code official.

2. A maximum of seven homes may access off the loop lane;

3. The loop lane shall be a minimum 16 feet (16') wide from flow line to flow line and shall consist of an all-weather surface.

4. No curve on any portion of the flow line of the fire loop lane shall have an inside radius of less than thirty-three feet (33') and an outside radius of less than forty-eight feet (48'). “Flow line” means the area between the curbs or equivalent if curbs are not present.

5. No portion of the loop lane shall extend more than 250 feet from the abutting street right-of-way.

6. A minimum separation of sixty-six feet (66') is required between the right of way on each side of the loop.

7. Four guest parking spaces, located in the public right-of-way, are required at the end of the loop lane.

8. The loop lane and parking stalls shall be dedicated to and maintained by the City.

9. No parking signs shall be installed and maintained so that no parking is allowed between the curbs on any travelled portion of the loop lane, except the guest parking spaces.

10. Two-way traffic is allowed on the loop lane.

11. Corner lots with frontage on the loop lane and the abutting street shall be required to access from the loop lane only.

12. Each residence shall provide and maintain four off-street parking spaces, two of which may be within a garage or carport. No front loading garage or carport may be closer than 30 feet to the front lot line. Side loading garages or carports may be 25 feet from the property line.

13. The loop lane shall only connect to a street where on-street parking exists now and is expected to remain or is planned as a part of the City’s development process.

14. Loop lanes are considered fire apparatus roads and shall be developed in accordance with Chapter 5 and Appendix B, Appendix C and Appendix D as determined by the fire code official.

Section 503.2.10. Add a new Section 503.2.10 to read as follows:

Section 503.2.10 Shared Driveways. Shared driveways shall comply with the following standards:

1. A shared driveway shall be owned and maintained by the owners of the parcels or lots which abut the shared driveway;

2. Not more than five single-family lots shall abut or touch any portion of the shared driveway and no more than five single-family units may access a shared driveway.

3. A shared driveway shall be at least sixteen feet (16') wide and not longer than one hundred and fifty feet (150');

4. Parking on a shared driveway is prohibited;

5. Each lot abutting a shared driveway must provide four (4) on-site parking spaces. For homes on shared driveways that access a cul-de-sac, five on-site parking spaces shall be provided. These additional parking spaces may be provided on the shared driveway if it is widened to accommodate such parking and is approved by the fire code official.

6. Each lot abutting a shared driveway must access off the shared driveway unless approved otherwise at the time of subdivision.

7. A shared driveway may be used only where it intersects a street where on-street parking exists and is expected to remain, according to the City Engineer, based on such factor as the City capital program and any adopted street plans.

8. Shared driveways are considered fire apparatus roads and shall be developed in accordance with Chapter 5 and Appendix B, Appendix C and Appendix D as determined by the fire code official.

9. No parking signs shall be required as determined by the fire code official and the City of Grand Junction Public Works Department.

Section 511. Add a new Section 511, Recreational Vehicle, Mobile Home, and Manufactured Housing Parks, Sales Lots, and Storage Lots.

Section 511.1. Add a new Section 511.1 to read as follows:

Recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured housing parks, sales lots and storage lots shall provide and maintain fire hydrants and access roads in accordance with Section 503, Section 507, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D as amended.

Chapter 9

Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

Section 901.3.1. Add a new Section 901.3.1 to read as follows:

901.3.1 Relocations and additions to fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems in existing facilities. Any additions or remodeling to existing commercial fire sprinkler systems that involve 20 sprinkler heads or less, or fire alarm systems that involve 5 devices or less, will not require a permit when approved by the fire code official via a scope of workletter review process. The review letter process shall comply with the guidance documents established and provided by the GJFD.

Section 903.3.1.1.3. Add a new Section 903.3.1.1.3 to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.3 Shell building design. Fire sprinkler systems in shell buildings, other than specified office buildings, shall be designed according to the requirements set forth in NFPA 13 for Ordinary Hazard Group II criteria.

Section 903.3.1.3. Amend Section 903.3.1.3 by the addition of the following:

Where domestic water is provided by a public water system, any required 13D system must be supplied by the public water system. The water tap must be adequate to supply the hydraulic demand of the fire sprinkler system.

Section 903.3.7. Amend Section 903.3.7 by the addition of the following:

Fire department connections must be located within 150 feet of the nearest fire hydrant.

Section 903.4.2. Amend Section 903.4.2 to read as follows:

903.4.2 Alarms. An approved audible and visual device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. 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. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system and cause fire alarm notification as set forth in Section 907.5. When buildings have multiple tenant spaces, notification appliances shall be installed in accordance with Section 907.5 in each tenant space.

Section 907.6.6. Add new Sections 907.6.6.3, 907.6.6.3.1, 907.6.6.3.2, 907.6.6.3.3, and 907.6.6.3.4 to read as follows:

907.6.6.3 False Alarms. Whenever the activation of any fire alarm is due to a malfunction of the alarm or alarm system and that alarm or alarm system has had a multifunction within the same calendar year quarter, or more than six (6) times during any calendar year, the owner and/or operator of the alarm or alarm system shall pay a false alarm fee to offset some of the costs involved in the dispatching and responding of the equipment to the location of the alarm.

907.6.6.3.1. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator of an alarm system to prevent the improper use of the system, such as intentional activating of a false alarm or the intentional activation of a smoke or heat detector to produce a false alarm. After three (3) such activations within the same quarter of a calendar year, or more than six (6) during any calendar year, from the same alarm system, the fee schedule for false alarms shall become effective.

907.6.6.3.2. Whenever the Fire Chief cannot determine how a false alarm was activated and three (3) such unexplained alarms occur within a calendar year quarter, or alarm(s) exceeding six (6) during a calendar year, the fee schedule for false alarms shall become effective with the fourth and seventh and subsequent alarm(s) respectively.

907.6.6.3.3. A fee, in accordance with the fee schedule established by resolution of the City Council and on file with the City Clerk, shall be charged for false alarms.

907.6.6.3.4. A new alarm system shall be allowed thirty (30) days to become stabilized before charges will accrue for false alarms.

Chapter 11

Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings

Section 1101.1. Amend Section 1101.1 to read as follows:

1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to this code and the fire code official is authorized to initiate its use when buildings are undergoing an addition or alteration utilizing the Alterations – Level 3 Method (Chapter 9), Prescriptive Compliance Method (Chapter 5), and Performance Compliance Method (Chapter 13) of the International Existing Buildings Code (2018 Edition). This chapter’s use is authorized for Prescriptive and Performance Compliance Methods when work equivalent to an Alterations - Level 3 Method have been achieved.

The fire code official is authorized to apply this chapter when any building or portion of a building is undergoing a change of occupancy in accordance with the International Building Code (2018 Edition) or International Existing Buildings Code (2018 Edition).

Official acceptance and interpretation of the above methods as it relates to the applicability of Chapter 11 shall be determined by the fire code official.

Exception 1: This chapter does not apply to detached one- and two- family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) governed by the International Residential Code.

Exception 2: The fire code official is authorized when executive approval from the Fire Chief is granted to require existing buildings to be in compliance with Section 1103.2 [Emergency Responder Radio Coverage] at any time if deemed a distinct hazard without the structure engaging in an addition, alteration or change of use.

Exception 3: The fire code official is authorized to require existing buildings to be in compliance with Section 1103.8 [single- and multiple-station smoke alarms] and Section 1103.9 [Carbon monoxide alarms] at any time if deemed a distinct hazard without the structure engaging in an addition, alteration or change of use. Section 1103.9 does not apply to occupancies that are already governed, regulated and enforced by requirements listed in Colorado House Bill 09-1091 [Concerning a requirement that Carbon Monoxide Alarm Be Installed in Residential Properties.]

Section 1103.1. Amend Section 1103.1 to read as follows:

1103.1 Required construction. Existing buildings shall comply with not less than the minimum provisions specified in adopted sections of Table 1103.1 and as enumerated in Sections 1103.2, 1103.5, 1103.7, 1103.8, 1103.9 and 1103.10 as amended. When this chapter is referenced in other portions of this code, only the sections listed shall be applicable.

The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to allow the elimination of fire protection systems or a reduction in the level of fire safety provided in buildings constructed in accordance with previously adopted codes. Nothing shall preclude the Building Code Official from utilizing deleted sections of this chapter from being implemented when the said section is referenced by another code such as the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, or another similar code.

Exceptions:

1. [No Change]

2. [No Change]

Section 1103.3, Existing elevators. Delete Section 1103.3 and all subsections in its entirety.

Section 1103.4, Vertical openings. Delete Section 1103.4 and all subsections in its entirety.

Section 1103.6, Standpipes. Delete Section 1103.6 and all subsections in its entirety.

Section 1104, Means of Egress for Existing Buildings. Delete Section 1104 and all subsections in its entirety.

Section 1105, Construction Requirements for Existing Group I-2. Delete Section 1105 and all subsections in its entirety.

Section 1106, Requirements for Outdoor Operations. Delete Section 1106 and all subsections in its entirety.

Chapter 31

Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures

Section 3103.2. Amend Section 3103.2 to read as follows:

3103.2 Approval Required. Tents and membrane structures having an area in access of 2400 square feet shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official. Emergency egress and fire safety provisions contained therein apply to all tents and membrane structures regardless of size and is the responsibility of the owner and/or event coordinator.

Exception 1: Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.

Exception 2: Funeral tents and curtains, or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral services.

Chapter 34

Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage

Section 3405, Outdoor Storage. Delete Sections 3405.1 through 3405.7 and replace to read as follows:

Section 3405.1. No person shall store more than 500 tires on any parcel, tract, or lot of land.

Section 3405.2. Tires shall be arranged as required in Sections 3405.3 through 3405.8.

Section 3405.3. Maximum pile or stack height shall not exceed six (6) feet.

Section 3405.4. Pile or stack width and length shall not exceed eight (8) feet.

Section 3405.5. Twenty (20) feet of clearance shall be maintained between piles or stacks.

Section 3405.6. Piles or stacks shall not be placed closer than twenty (20) feet from any structure or property lot line.

Section 3405.7. Piles or stacks shall be stored so as to provide ready access by the Fire Department in the event of a fire.

Section 3405.8. Piles or stacks shall not be located under bridges, elevated trestles, elevated roadways, or elevated railroads.

Chapter 39

Processing and Extraction Facilities

(a) Section 3901.2 is deleted and replaced with:

3901.2 Existing buildings or facilities. Existing buildings or facilities used for the processing of plants shall comply with this chapter. Existing extraction processes where the medium of extraction or solvent is changed shall comply with this chapter.

(b) Sections 3904.2 through 3904.4 are deleted and replaced with:

3904.2 Systems and equipment. Systems or equipment used for the extraction of oils from plant material shall comply with Section 3904.2.1 or 3904.2.2.

3904.2.1 Listings. Systems or equipment used for the extraction of oils from plant material shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1389 and installed in accordance with the listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

3904.2.2 Approvals. System or equipment used for the extraction of oils from plant material shall be approved for the specific use. The system shall be reviewed by a registered design professional. The registered design professional shall review and consider any information provided by the system’s designer or manufacturer. A technical report in accordance with Section 3904.2.2.1 shall be prepared and submitted to the fire code official for review and approval. The firm or individual preparing the technical report shall be approved by the fire code official prior to performing the analysis.

3904.2.2.1 Technical report. A technical report, reviewed and approved by the fire code official as required by Section 3904.2, is required prior to the equipment being located or installed at the facility. The report shall be prepared by a registered design professional or other professional approved by the fire code official.

3904.2.2.2 Report content. The technical report shall contain all of the following:

1. Manufacturer information.

2. Preparer of record of the technical report.

3. Date of review and report revision history.

4. Signature page, including all of the following:

4.1. Author of the report.

4.2. Date of report.

4.3. Date and signature of registered design professional of record performing the design or peer review.

5. Model number of the item evaluated. If the equipment is provided with a serial number, the serial number shall be included for verification at the time of site inspection.

6. Methodology of the design or peer review process used to determine minimum safety requirements. Methodology shall consider the basis of design and shall include a code analysis and code path to demonstrate whether specific codes or standards are applicable.

7. Equipment description. A list of every component and subassembly, such as fittings, hose, quick disconnects, gauges, site glass, gaskets, valves, pumps, vessels, containers, and switches, of the system or equipment, indicating the manufacturer, model number, material, and solvent compatibility. Manufacturer's data sheets shall be provided.

8. A general flow schematic or general process flow diagram of the process. Post-processing or winterization shall be included in this diagram. Primary components of the process equipment shall be identified and match the equipment list required in Item 7. Operating temperatures, pressures and solvent state of matter shall be identified in each primary step or component. A piping and instrumentation diagram (PID or P&ID) shall be provided.

9. Analysis of the vessel(s) if pressurized beyond standard atmospheric pressure. Analysis shall include purchased and fabricated components.

10. Structural analysis for the frame system supporting the equipment.

11. Process safety analysis of the extraction system, from the introduction of raw product to the end of the extraction process.

12. Comprehensive process hazard analysis considering failure modes and points of failure throughout the process. The process hazard analysis shall include a review of emergency procedure information provided by the manufacturer of the equipment or process and not that of the facility, building or room.

13. Review of the assembly instructions, operational and maintenance manuals provided by the manufacturer.

14. List of references used in the analysis.

3904.2.2.3 Site inspection. Prior to operation of the extraction equipment, where required by the fire code official, the engineer of record or approved professional, as approved in Section 3904.2, shall inspect the site of the extraction process once equipment has been installed for compliance with the technical report and the building analysis. The engineer of record or approved professional shall provide a report of findings and observations of the site inspection to the fire code official prior to the approval of the extraction process. The field inspection report authored by the engineer of record shall include the serial number of the equipment used in the process and shall confirm that the equipment installed is the same model and type of equipment identified in the technical report.

3905.1 Gas detection. For extraction processes utilizing flammable gases as solvents, a gas detection system complying with Section 916 shall be provided.

3905.1.1 Operation. Activation of the gas detection system shall result in all the following:

1. Initiation of distinct audible and visual alarm signals in the extraction room.

2. Deactivation of all heating systems located in the extraction room.

3. Activation of the mechanical ventilation system, where the system is interlocked with gas detection.

4. De-energize all light switches and electrical outlets.

3905.1.2 Failure of the gas detection system. Failure of the gas detection system shall result in the deactivation of the heating system; activation of the mechanical ventilation system where the system is interlocked with the gas detection system; and initiation of a trouble signal to sound in an approved location.

(d) Miscellaneous Provision. The remainder of Chapter 39 and the remaining chapters in Title 15 not specifically set forth herein or in conflict herewith shall remain in full force and effect.

Appendix B

Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings

Section B103.4. Add new Section B103.4 to read as follows:

B103.4 Alternative Methods. In areas which are mostly developed where not more than two buildable lots are created (at the same time) after the effective date hereof, and the existing water lines and fire flow are inadequate in the area, the Fire Chief may allow a residential structure to be built if equipped with an approved fire sprinkler system and if he determined that water upgrades would be impractical. In such event, the Fire Chief shall record a memorandum indicating the fire protection measure used and the facts concerning the inadequate water lines.

Appendix C

Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution

Section C102.2. Add new Section C102.2 to read as follows:

C102.2 Water supply lines. Hydrants shall be on a looped (receiving water from more than one direction) water supply line of at least six inches (6") in diameter.

Exceptions:

1. One or two-family residential developments may have hydrants supplied by a dead-end water line where there are 30 or fewer dwelling units. Up to 60 dwelling units may have hydrants supplied by a dead-end water line when all units are protected by an approved residential fire sprinkler system. In any case, the Fire Chief may require such developments provide for water line connections to adjacent properties to ensure the overall water distribution system meets recognized standards.

2. Multiple-family residential developments having up to 100 dwelling units may be protected by fire hydrants supplied by a dead-end water line. Up to 200 dwelling units may be protected by fire hydrants supplied by a dead-end water line when all units are protected by an approved residential fire sprinkler system. In no case shall such developments be supplied by a dead-end line exceeding 1,000 feet in length. The Fire Chief may require such developments provide for water line connections to adjacent properties to ensure the overall water distribution system meets recognized standards.

3. For commercial and industrial developments, any building not exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height may be protected by fire hydrants supplied by a dead-end water line.

4. For commercial and industrial developments, buildings or facilities having a gross building area up to 62,000 square feet may be protected by fire hydrants supplied by a dead-end water line. The gross building area may be increased to 124,000 square feet without a looped water line when all buildings are equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. In no case shall such developments be supplied by a dead-end line

exceeding 1,000 feet in length. The Fire Chief may require such developments to provide for water line connections to adjacent properties to ensure the overall water distribution system meets recognized standards.

5. The Fire Chief may allow a new development that would otherwise be required to provide a looped water line for required fire hydrants, to have a dead-end line as long as the development provides a means to connect to a looped system as future development occurs. The time period and conditions under which this exception is allowed shall be as determined by the Chief.

6. The Fire Chief may allow fire hydrants to be supplied by other than a looped water line when the permittee can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, that a looped system is not practicable. In such event, the Fire Chief shall make his findings in writing and shall copy such findings to the Public Works and Planning Director. In such cases, additional fire protection may be required as determined by the Fire Chief.

C102.3 Fire Hydrant Installation. The distance from the center of the fire hydrant pumper connection to the finished grade shall not be less than 22 inches. Pumper connections shall face the access road or as directed by the fire code official.

Appendix D

Fire Apparatus Access Roads

Section D102.1 Amend Section D102.1 to read as follows:

Section D102.1 Required Access. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with asphalt, concrete or other approved drivable surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing up to GVW 80,000 pounds minimum; H-20 loading. The use of alternative drivable surfaces known as engineered alternative fire apparatus road systems to include, but not limited to surfaces commonly known as gravel, pavers, grasspave, or grasscrete require review and approval of the fire code official.

Section D102.2. Add new Section D102.2 to read as follows:

Section D102.2 Private Driveway. A private driveway is defined as a driveway that is 12-foot-wide minimum and intended for the use of occupants of no more than two single- family dwelling units, or one two-family dwelling unit. If the most remote area of the dwelling unit’s exterior is located more than 150 feet from an approved fire apparatus access road, then the private driveway must meet minimum design standards of this code related to fire department access to include, but not limited to surface, weight support, grade, apparatus turnarounds, etc. as determined by the fire code official. The fire code official is authorized to increase the minimum width requirement where sharp curves and grades are factors.

Section D103.1. Delete Section D103.1 and replace with the following:

Section D103.1 Dead-end fire apparatus access road turnarounds. Dead end fire apparatus road turnarounds shall be designed and constructed utilizing Figure D103.1 and City of Grand Junction's Transportation Engineering Design Standards (TEDS). Specifically, all residential and commercial/industrial court Cul-De-Sac designs shall adhere to TEDS. All designs must be approved by the fire code official.

Figure D103.1, Dead-End Fire Apparatus Access Road Turnaround, is deleted in its entirety.

Figure D103.1. Add new Figure D103.1 to read as follows:

Figure D103.1 Dead-End Fire Apparatus Access Road Turnaround

Section D103.2. Amend Section D103.2 to read as follows:

D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 8% in grade and comply with City or County design standards for both Public and Private Street Access routes. Grades on fire department turnaround shall not exceed 4%.

Exception:

1. Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire code official.

Section D103.4. Add new Table D103.4.1 to read as follows:

TABLE D103.4.1

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END

FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS

FIRE SPRINKLER PROVISION EXCEPTION

LENGTH (feet)	WIDTH (feet)	TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
0-300	20	None Required
301-500	20	120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot “Y” or 90-foot diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with Figure D 103.1
501-750	20	120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot “Y” or 90-foot diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with Figure D 103.1
Over 750		Special Approval Required
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm

Section D103.4.2. Add new Section D103.4.2 to read as follows:

D104.4.2 Intermediate Fire Apparatus Turnarounds. The fire code official is authorized to require an intermediate fire apparatus turnaround where a single point of access exceeds 500 feet or when development projects utilize an alternative streets design in accordance with the TEDS. All designs must accommodate for fire apparatus turn radius requirements and be approved by the fire code official.

Section D103.6. Amend Section D103.6 to read as follows:

D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING – FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D103.6 or TEDS. Sign locations must be approved by the fire code official.

Section D103.6.1. Amend Section D103.6.1 to read as follows:

D103.6.1 Roads between 16 to 22 feet in width. NO PARKING – FIRE LANE signs shall be posted along both sides of the access route.

Section D103.6.2. Amend Section D103.6.2 to read as follows:

D103.6.2 Roads between 22 to 28 feet in width. NO PARKING – FIRE LANE signs shall be posted along one side of the access route.

Section D103.6.3. Add new Section D103.6.3 to read as follows:

D103.6.3 Fire Department Access Road Turnarounds. NO PARKING – FIRE LANE signs shall be posted along both sides of the turnaround areas.

Section D103.6.4. Add new Section D103.6.4 to read as follows:

D103.6.4 Cul-de-sacs. NO PARKING – FIRE LANE signs shall be posted along the outside of the turnaround area when required by the fire code official.

Section D105.1. Add new exception to read as follows:

Exceptions:

1. Buildings equipped throughout with an approved NFPA 13 automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and when approved by the fire code official.

Section D107.1. Delete and replace Exception 1 to read as follows:

Exceptions:

1. Where there are 60 or fewer dwelling units on a single public or private access way and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.3, or P2904 (International Residential Code), access from two directions shall not be required.

Section D107.2. Add new sentence to Section D107.2 to read as follows:

The second access road must be made available to the public and cannot be designated for sole use by emergency responders unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

(Ord. 5147, 5-17-23; Ord. 4906, 2-19-20; Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4733 §§ 1 – 4, 1-18-17; Ord. 4500 § 1, 2-13-12; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00; Ord. 2811, 2-15-95. Code 1994 § 18-59; Code 1965 § 12-29)

Cross reference(s) – New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits, GJMC 15.44.050; zones in which storage of flammable or combustible material in outside aboveground tanks is permitted, GJMC 15.44.060; zones in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, GJMC 15.44.070; zones in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, GJMC 15.44.080; appeals from decisions regarding the fire regulations in the City, GJMC 15.44.090.

15.44.050 New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.

The Fire Chief and the Fire Marshal shall determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the International Fire Code. The Fire Marshal shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00. Code 1994 § 18-60; Code 1965 § 12-28)

Cross reference(s) – Amendments to the International Fire Code, GJMC 15.44.040.

15.44.060 Zones in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is permitted.

(a) Section 5704 of the International Fire Code limits the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids is permitted as follows:

On lands within the City that are zoned in the categories of C-2 (heavy commercial), I-1 (light industrial) and I-2 (heavy industrial). The Fire Chief may permit storage of flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks on lands within the jurisdiction which are zoned C-1 (light commercial) when it can be demonstrated to the Fire Chief or his designee that such use may be safely undertaken in the particular location.

(b) Section 5706.4 of the International Fire Code limits the siting of bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids. New bulk plants or terminals for flammable or combustible liquids are permitted as follows:

On lands within the City that are zoned in the categories of C-2 (heavy commercial), I-1 (light industrial) and I-2 (heavy industrial). The Fire Chief may permit such use in C-1 (light commercial) when it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief or his designee that such use may be safely undertaken in the particular location.

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4500 § 1, 2-13-12; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00. Code 1994 § 18-62; Code 1965 § 12-24. Formerly 15.44.070.)

Cross reference(s) – Amendments to the International Fire Code, GJMC 15.44.040.

15.44.070 Zones in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases is restricted.

Section 6104 of the International Fire Code restricts the storage of liquefied petroleum gas. Liquefied petroleum gas may be stored as follows:

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4500 § 1, 2-13-12; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00. Code 1994 § 18-63; Code 1965 § 12-25. Formerly 15.44.080.)

Cross reference(s) – Amendments to the International Fire Code, GJMC 15.44.040.

15.44.080 Zones in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited.

Storage of explosives and blasting agents, within the limits of the City, is prohibited. This restriction shall not prohibit such use where the storage is made by an individual or company under proper safeguards as may be prescribed by the Fire Chief or his designee.

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00. Code 1994 § 18-64; Code 1965 § 12-26. Formerly 15.44.090.)

Cross reference(s) – Amendments to the International Fire Code, GJMC 15.44.040.

15.44.090 Appeals.

Whenever the Fire Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the International Fire Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the International Fire Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Fire Chief to the Board of Appeals created by Section 109 of the International Fire Code, by filing with the Fire Chief a written appeal along with a fee as established by resolution of the City Council and on file in the City Clerk’s office, within 30 days from the date of the decision appealed.

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00. Code 1994 § 18-65; Code 1965 § 12-27. Formerly 15.44.100.)

Cross reference(s) – Amendments to the International Fire Code, GJMC 15.44.040.

15.44.100 Penalty provision.

GJMC 1.04.090 shall apply as though fully set forth in each code and provision adopted in this chapter.

(Ord. 4830, 1-16-19; Ord. 4012, 1-3-07; Ord. 3319, 12-6-00. Code 1994 § 18-67. Formerly 15.44.110.)