Chapter 13.05
Fire Code
Sections:
13.05.010 Adoption of International Fire Code.
13.05.020 Establishment of fire prevention functions in the Fire Department--Enforcement.
13.05.060 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
13.05.100 Emergency vehicle access standards.
13.05.010 Adoption of International Fire Code
(a) There is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein by the City of DuPont, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions of hazardous materials or explosions, the 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code (2018 International Fire Code), published by the International Code Council, and as amended by Chapter 51-54A WAC, and as further amended herein or amended subsequently by the City of DuPont.
(b) There is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein by the City of DuPont for the purpose of interpreting and applying the 2018 International Fire Code the following appendices and standards to the 2018 International Fire Code:
Appendix B, Fire Flow for Buildings;
Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution;
Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads;
Appendix E, Hazard Categories;
Appendix F, Hazard Ranking;
Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids--Weight and Volume Equivalents;
Appendix I, Fire Protection Systems--Non-Compliant Conditions; and
Part VI, Referenced Standards and the latest published versions of National Fire Protection Association 13, 13D, 13R and 72.
(c) At least one copy of the 2018 International Fire Code identified in this section shall be on file in the office of the Fire Marshal.
(d) Notwithstanding any wording in this chapter or the 2018 International Fire Code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles.
(e) In the event of any conflict between the DuPont Municipal Code and the 2018 International Fire Code, the more restrictive provision will prevail.
(f) In the event of a conflict between the uniform codes adopted by reference at DMC 12.03.020(a) through (c) and as otherwise amended by the DuPont Municipal Code and the 2018 International Fire Code, the 2018 International Building Code will prevail in accordance with RCW 19.27.031. (Ord. 98-614 § 1; Ord. 04-766 § 2; Ord. 07-836 § 2; Ord. 10-897 § 1; Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.010); Ord. 13-954 § 1; Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 13.10.010).1
13.05.020 Establishment of fire prevention functions in the Fire Department--Enforcement
(a) Under the authority of the Chief of the Fire Department, there is hereby established a Fire Prevention Division within the Fire Department, under the direction of the Fire Chief or designee. The function of the Fire Prevention Division shall be to assist the Fire Chief in the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and the 2018 International Fire Code as adopted and amended herein. The representative of the Fire Prevention Division shall be known as the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the 2018 International Fire Code and may call upon the Police Department, Building Official, Public Works, or any other City department to assist with enforcement duties.
(b) The Fire Chief or her or his designee or the Fire Marshal may request the Chief of Police assign police officers as needed and authorize assigned police officers to enforce this chapter and the 2018 International Fire Code as adopted and amended herein with the assistance of the Fire Chief or the Fire Marshal.
(c) The Fire Department shall inspect, as often as necessary, commercial buildings and premises including other such hazards or appliances designated by the Fire Chief or her or his designee for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose or provisions of this code or any other law or standard affecting fire safety.
(d) Any occupancy which is subject to a business or occupational license by the City of DuPont, which requires the general public to enter their home for business purposes, shall be subject to inspection under the authority of the 2018 International Fire Code. This shall include all home-based businesses that require the general public to enter their home for business purposes. (Ord. 98-614 § 1; Ord. 10-897 § 1; Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.020); Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 13.10.020).
13.05.030 Definitions
(a) Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the 2018 International Fire Code, it refers to the City of DuPont.
(b) Wherever the title “Fire Code Official” is used in the 2018 International Fire Code, it refers to the Fire Marshal as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 98-614 § 1; Ord. 10-897 § 1; Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.030); Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 13.10.030).
13.05.040 Establishing limits in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited
(a) Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in any outside, aboveground container is prohibited in all residential areas, with the following exceptions:
(1) Propane cylinders of a maximum 30-pound capacity for recreational use, including, but not limited to, outdoor cooking grills, decorative fireplaces, portable heating units and similar uses.
(2) Construction worksites in residential areas requiring larger, temporary, outdoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids must obtain a temporary permit from the Fire Chief or her or his designee prior to utilizing such temporary storage. (Ord. 98-614 § 1; Ord. 10-897 § 1; Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.040); Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 13.10.040).
13.05.050 Establishment of limits in which storage of explosive and blasting agents is prohibited
Repealed by Ord. 17-1022. (Ord. 98-614 § 1; Ord. 10-897 § 1; Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.050). Formerly 13.10.060).
13.05.060 Amendments to the International Fire Code
The 2018 International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Section 105, Permits.
(1) Amend Section 105.1.1 to read as follows:
Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire code official. Permit fees, set forth in the adopted City fee schedule shall be paid at the time of application for permit. Permits are not issued until the fire code official has approved the permit and a copy of the permit and approved plans are in the possession of the person or company applying for said permit. Issued permits and approved plans shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection.
(2) Add Section 105.1.7 to read as follows:
Working without a permit. Any person working without a permit shall be liable for a fee of two (2) times the appropriate amount as identified and set forth in the City’s Master Fee Schedule. Working without a permit shall include not having plans approved by the fire department on site or not having a copy of the permit regulating such trade on site.
(3) Add Section 105.7.50 to read as follows:
Special operational permit. The fire code official is authorized to require and issue a special operational permit for any operation not listed elsewhere in this section if it is determined by the fire code official that an operation has the potential for presenting a hazardous condition and should continue only with the ability to track and monitor the situation that a permit will provide.
(4) Add Section 105.8, Fees, to read as follows:
105.8 General. Upon application for a construction permit in accordance with Section 105 for fire protection systems, the applicant shall be required to pay all fees associated with the installation or tenant finish work as identified and set forth in the adopted City fee schedule.
(5) 105.8.1, Penalty.
Fees specified in the adopted fee schedule will be doubled if a contractor starts installation or tenant finish work without a valid permit.
(b) Section 106, Inspections.
(1) Add Section 106.2.3 to read as follows:
The fire department shall not perform inspection on partial systems unless approved by the fire code official.
(2) Add Section 106.6 to read as follows:
The fire code official is authorized to require that every request for inspection be filed not less than two (2) working days before such inspection is desired.
(c) Section 111, Unsafe Buildings.
(1) Add Section 111.5 to read as follows:
The owner, occupant or other person having under his/her control any property or materials on a property damaged by fire or explosion shall, when ordered by the chief, immediately secure the property against entry or unauthorized access by the public, by boarding up all openings, fencing, barricading or utilizing other appropriate measures.
(d) Section 202, General Definitions.
(1) Amend Section 202, definition of “False Alarm,” to read as follows:
A false alarm is defined as an alarm which causes emergency response by the fire department and which is initiated by one of the following: 1. A fire alarm system malfunction; 2. Improper maintenance of a fire alarm or an automatic fire suppression system; 3. Improper use or misuse of a fire alarm system or an automatic fire suppression system; 4. Damage to a fire alarm system or automatic fire suppression system due to carelessness while performing other procedures in the building; 5. The initiation of a fire alarm system during construction, painting, or other procedure in which care should have been taken to protect initiating devices from sending a false signal.
(e) Section 308, Open Flames.
(1) Amend Section 308.1.4 to include the following fourth exception to “open flame cooking devices”:
Picnic and weather shelters established for the purpose of barbeques, cook-outs, and similar events and activities.
(f) Section 401, Emergency Planning and Preparation, General.
(1) Add Section 401.3.4 to read as follows:
Upon receiving a false alarm complaint, a member of the Fire Prevention Bureau will verify the validity of the complaint. The owner or manager of the premises in question will then be issued a written notice to take measures to correct any problem that may be causing the false alarms. The notice will state that future false alarms at the referenced address, which occur within twelve months of the original complaint, will cause the owner or manager of the establishment to be invoiced in accordance with Section 401.3.6, Fees.
(2) Add Section 401.3.5 to read as follows:
Invoice for False Alarms. A member of the Fire Prevention Bureau will deliver an invoice to any establishment for all reported false alarms which occur after the written notification in accordance with Section 401.3.4 is issued, and which occur before a period of twelve months has passed since the written notification. The invoice will be accordance with Section 401.3.6, Fees.
(3) Add Section 401.3.6 to read as follows:
401.3.6 Fees. A fee will be assessed for each false alarm reported to the Fire Prevention Bureau after written notification is issued in accordance with Section 401.3.5. The amount of the fee shall be set forth in the City’s Fee Schedule.
(g) Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Road.
(1) Sections 503.1 through 503.4 and all subsections shall be adopted.
(2) Amend Section 503.3 to read as follows:
i. Marking. Approved striping or signs shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus roads to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs and striping shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
ii. Striping. Painted lines of red traffic paint shall mark fire apparatus access six (6) inches in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” shall appear in four (4) inches of white letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where a curb is available, the striping shall be on the vertical face of the curb.
iii. Signs. Signs shall read “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” and shall be twelve (12) inches wide and eighteen (18) inches high. The signs shall have letters and background of contrasting colors, readily legible from a fifty (50) foot distance. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (6’6”) above finished grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty (50) feet apart. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the code official.
(h) Section 505, Premises Identification.
(1) Amend Section 505.1 to read as follows:
i. Address Identification Commercial Building/Multifamily: New and existing commercial buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed high on the building to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of twelve (12) inches high. Individual unit/suite or space numbers or letters shall be four (4) inches in size and contrasting with the background and visible from the approach side or angle.
ii. Address Identification Residential: New and existing structures shall have approved address numbers placed in the position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke of one half (0.5) inch for buildings that are under fifty (50) feet of the street, six (6) inches high with a minimum stroke of one half (0.5) inch for buildings that are over fifty (50) feet of the street. Where access is by means of a private road or driveway and the building cannot be viewed from a public way, a monument, pole or other sign shall be used to identify the structure.
(i) Section 507, Fire Protection Water Supplies.
(1) Amend Section 507.5.1 to read as follows:
Required installations. All fire hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roadways meeting the requirements of Section 503. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the following sections:
i. Per Public Works Standards Section 8.6.1.1, in single family residential areas, fire hydrants shall be installed at intervals not to exceed 600 feet and/or located no more than 350 feet from the back corner of any proposed lot.
ii. All other land uses (except occupancies mentioned above), hydrant distribution shall be as listed in Appendix C, Table C105.1.
iii. A fire hydrant shall be installed no more than fifty (50) feet from fire department connections for a standpipe system, and fifty (50) feet from fire department connections for a sprinkler system and/or combined system.
iv. All fire hydrant shall be installed per City of DuPont Public Works Standard. (Detail Dwg. No. 8.6-1).
v. All hydrant threads must be compatible with those in use by the City of DuPont Fire and City of DuPont Water Department. All hydrants shall have a five (5) inch quick release adapter (Storz fitting) installed.
vi. Fire hydrants on private property shall be accessible to the fire department at all times.
vii. All fire hydrants placed on private property shall be adequately protected by either curb stops or concrete post or other approved methods. Such stops shall be the responsibility of the landowner on which the fire hydrant is installed.
viii. Fire hydrants shall not be closer than fifty (50) feet of a structure or one and one half (1 1/2) times the height of the structure.
ix. An approved blue, two (2) sided reflector shall be utilized to identify each hydrant location. The reflector shall be installed per the latest edition of the City of DuPont Public Works Standards.
(j) Section 901, Fire Protection Systems, General.
(1) Amend Section 901.7 to add:
The Fire Chief or her or his designee, shall determine when Fire Department personnel must conduct a fire watch due to code requirements, excessive occupant load, the unusual nature of the event, the use of pyrotechnics or fireworks, the existence of hazardous condition, the inoperability of the fire protection system, or other conditions affecting the safety at the event or at the property. The person responsible for the facility shall pay a fee per the fee schedule for associated costs. If more than one person is required for the fire watch, the person responsible for the facility shall pay a fee per the fee schedule. The Fire Chief or designee may notify the responsible person of the period of the fire watch and the resulting fee prior to the event.
(k) Section 903, Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
(1) Amend Section 903.2 to add:
The provisions of this Section shall apply to new and existing buildings which are altered, repaired or remodeled to more than sixty percent of its county assessment value at the time of the first permit application, or within any twelve-month period of time thereafter. Any additions to an existing structure shall be considered new construction and subject to the requirements of this Section.
(2) Amend Section 903.2.1 to read as follows:
903.2.1 Group A. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof.
(3) Amend Section 903.2.1.1 to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1 where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet;
(4) Amend Section 903.2.1.2 to read as follows:
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet;
(5) Amend Section 903.2.1.3 to read as follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet;
(6) Amend Section 903.2.1.4 to read as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet;
(7) Amend Section 903.2.2 to read as follows:
903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for ambulatory care facilities occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet.
(8) Add Section 903.2.2.1 to read as follows:
903.2.2.1 Group B. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet.
(9) Amend Section 903.2.3 to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet;
(10) Amend Section 903.2.4 to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet.
(11) Amend Section 903.2.7 to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet;
(12) Amend Section 903.2.9 to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: The building exceeds 1,000 square feet.
(13) Amend Section 903.2.9.1 to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with International Building Code where one of the following conditions exists: Buildings exceeding 1,000 square feet.
(14) Amend Section 903.2.9.2 to read as follows:
903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all building used for bulk storage of tires where one of the following conditions exists: Buildings exceeding 1,000 square feet.
(15) Add Section 903.2.13 to read as follows:
903.2.13 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
(16) Add Section 903.2.14 to read as follows:
903.2.14 Buildings under 1,000 square feet. An approved automatic sprinkler system May be required by the Fire Chief or designee and the Building Official for new buildings under 1,000 square feet total floor area when, in their judgement, any of the following conditions exist: 1. Hazardous conditions; 2. Hazardous operations; 3. Critical exposure problems; 4. Limited accessibility to the building; 5. Or other items which may contribute to definite fire hazards.
(17) Add Section 903.2.15 to read as follows:
903.2.15 Accessory structures exempt from fire sprinklers requirements: 1. Gazebos for residential and public use; 2. Detached, private garages less than 1,000 square feet; 3. Independent restroom building that are associated with golf courses, parks and similar uses; 4. Guardhouses for residential and commercial developments (less than 1,000 square feet); 5. Detached carports; 6. Barns, horse stalls and agricultural building for private, residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 1,500 square feet; 7. Detached storage sheds for private, residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 1,000 square feet; 8. Detached 1, 2 and 3 car private garages (without living quarters) in existing R-3 developed parcels which contain existing non-sprinklered subdivision.
(18) Amend Section 903.3.1.1.1 to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, or has fire-resistance rated construction or contains electrical equipment. The following conditions may be exempt if approved by the fire code official: 1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious threat to life or fire hazard; 2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents in the room or space; Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
(l) Section 907, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems.
(1) Add Section 907.1.4 to read as follows:
907.1.4 Fire alarm control panel. Information provided by the fire alarm control panel when a signal(s) is/are received from a device or other system equipment shall include the location of the signal(s) in a manner as specific as the fire alarm system allows. The location description of the signal(s) shall be written in English, not code, and provide the location of the device to fire department personnel.
(m) Section 912, Fire Department Connections.
(1) Amend Section 912.2.1 to read as follows:
912.2.1 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The fire department connection shall not be closer than 50 feet from a structure or 1½ times the height of the structure. The FDC shall have a locking cap.
(Ord. 98-614 § 1; Ord. 10-897 § 1; Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.060); Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 13.10.100).
13.05.070 Hydrants
Fire Department connections shall be so located in accordance with the 2018 International Fire Code and with respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping that fire apparatus and hose connected to Fire Department connections to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings or other fire apparatus. In all cases, the Fire Department connection shall not be located closer than the lesser distance of 50 feet from a structure or one and one-half times the height of the structure. (Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.070); Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A)).
13.05.080 Appeals
(a) Whenever a formal order, decision, or determination by the Fire Chief and/or the Fire Marshal denies an application, refuses to grant a permit applied for, or issues an order or determination that imposes a monetary penalty, when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of this code have been misconstrued or wrongfully interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Hearing Examiner, as set out in Chapter 1.11 DMC, within 30 days from the date of the decision appealed by completing a designated City form requesting such an appeal and filing it with the Fire Chief.
(b) An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this chapter or any rules adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the chapter do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection and safety is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall not have the authority to waive the requirements of this chapter.
(c) All decisions and findings made by the Hearing Examiner pursuant to an appeal under this chapter shall be rendered in writing and delivered to the appellant with a duplicate copy sent to the Fire Chief or designee. (Ord. 98-614 § 1; Ord. 10-897 § 1; Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.080); Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 13.10.110).
13.05.090 Services and fees
The City Council shall, by resolution, establish the fees to be assessed to implement and enforce the fire codes adopted in this title. (Ord. 98-614 § 1; Ord. 10-897 § 1; Ord. 10-905 § 1 (13.10.090); Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 13.10.130).
13.05.100 Emergency vehicle access standards
(a) Length. Approved emergency vehicle (EV) access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility.
(b) Width. Per DMC 25.95.050, the minimum aisle width for two-way traffic and for emergency vehicle operations is 26 feet. The minimum aisle width for emergency vehicle access (one-way traffic) is 20 feet.
(c) Vertical Clearance. EV access shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet, six inches. The City, after conferring with the Fire Marshal, may allow a reduction in the vertical clearance, provided such reduction does not impair access by emergency vehicles, and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance.
(d) Surface Requirements. EV access shall be per the latest City of DuPont Public Works standards. Exception: Access designated “Emergency Vehicles Only” may be designed by a licensed engineer and can be alternative surfacing, as approved by the City Engineer.
(e) Turning Radii. Turning radius shall be per the latest City of DuPont Public Works standards.
(f) Number of Accesses. More than one EV access may be required for commercial developments when it is determined by the City Fire Department that access by a single street may be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access, unless mitigation acceptable to the City Fire Department is provided.
(g) Grade. The maximum grade (vertical profile grade) of an EV access shall be per the latest City of DuPont Public Works standards.
(h) Dead-End Road Access.
(1) Dead-end emergency access roads or drive aisles in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
(2) New additions, alterations or tenant improvements on a dead-end access road or interior dead-end access drive aisle that increase the number of uses to the site shall construct an EV turnaround.
(3) A hammerhead turnaround shall be provided within all new commercial/industrial projects whose EV access meets the “dead-end access road” criteria.
(4) Hammerhead turnarounds and cul-de-sac design shall comply with the latest edition of the City of DuPont Public Works standards.
(5) Modifications to the Standards. The Fire Marshal may modify the emergency vehicle access requirements of this section in accordance with the latest edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) or as amended by City ordinance.
(i) Gates. A building permit issued by the City is required when gates are installed on commercial developments. In order for the City to issue the building permit, the following requirements must be met:
(1) Gates shall have an Opticom activation system or an equivalent and compatible system that is approved by the Fire Chief or designee.
(2) Gates shall have rapid-entry key capabilities compatible with the local Fire Department per IFC Section 506.
(3) All electrically activated gates shall have default capabilities to the unlocked position.
(4) The minimum clear width of a gate shall be compatible with the required street width.
(5) Gates that might be obstructed by the accumulation of snow shall not be installed.
(6) A vehicular turnaround must be provided in front of the gate. (Ord. 17-1022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-1091 § 1 (Exh. A)).
Code reviser’s note: Ord. 21-1091 § 2 provides: “The City Clerk shall file and maintain in the City Clerk’s office one copy of each of the referenced Codes in the form in which they were adopted for use and examination by the public.”