Chapter 9.04 FIRE CODE

Certain documents, copies of which are on file in the office of the clerk of the city of Marysville, entitled “International Fire Code, 2018 Edition,” (IFC) published by the International Code Council, with amendments as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council, are adopted as the fire code of the city of Marysville (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “fire code”) for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion. Except as otherwise specifically amended herein, or by later ordinance, each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said code and standards are incorporated and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 3253 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.020 Establishment and duties of bureau of fire prevention.

(1) The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevention in the fire department of Marysville which is established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department.

(2) The fire marshal in charge of the bureau of fire prevention shall be the chief of the fire department of Marysville, or any qualified person designated by the chief.

(3) The chief of the fire department may detail such members of the fire department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. (Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.030 Definitions.

(1) Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the International Fire Code, it means the city of Marysville.

(2) “Commercial occupancy” means groups A, B, E, H, F, I (except adult family homes as defined in Chapter 70.128 RCW), M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies as defined in Section 202 – Occupancy Classifications of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition. (Ord. 3253 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.040 Flammable or combustible liquid storage limits.

The storage of Class I, II and III-A liquids in aboveground tanks exceeding 26,000 gallons individual or 78,000 gallons aggregate capacity is prohibited within the corporate limits of the city of Marysville. Storage shall be limited to horizontal tanks only. This language shall replace the language of International Fire Code Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 and 5706.2.4.4. (Ord. 3253 § 3 (Exh. 3), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.070 Additional amendments to the International Fire Code.

The additional amendments to the fire code in MMC 9.04.101 through 9.04.903.2.9 are enacted. (Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.101 International Fire Code Appendices adopted.

These appendices of the International Fire Code are hereby adopted: B, D, F, H, I, and L. (Ord. 3253 § 4 (Exh. 4), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.109.3 Violation penalties – Amended International Fire Code Section 109.3.

(1) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this code as adopted or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made under this code, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the chief or by a court of competent jurisdiction within the time fixed in this chapter, severally, for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, shall be punished as set forth in MMC 4.02.040(3)(g). The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each 10 days that prohibited conditions are maintained constitutes a separate offense.

(2) The application of the penalties herein described shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. (Ord. 2951 § 8, 2014; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.109.4 Section 109.4 – Excessive false alarms, penalty imposed.

No more than three false alarms from any location shall be permitted within any calendar year. The owner or operator of any location from which more than three false alarms are sent within any calendar year shall be punished as set forth in MMC 4.02.040(3)(g). (Ord. 2951 § 9, 2014; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.503 Additional sections of International Fire Code Section 503 adopted – Fire apparatus access roads.

Section 503.1 shall be adopted as written, Sections 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.1.3, 503.2, 503.3, and 503.4, being sections of the International Fire Code (2018 Edition) not adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council, are hereby adopted and enacted in the city of Marysville. (Ord. 3253 § 6 (Exh. 6), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.503.1.5 Section 503.1.5 added – One- or two-family dwelling residential developments.

503.1.5 Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with separate and approved, unobstructed fire apparatus access roads and shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.

Exceptions:

1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 access from two directions shall not be required.

2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.503.2.4 International Fire Code Section 503.2.4 amended – Access – Turning radius.

Section 503.2.4 adopted by MMC 9.04.503 is further amended to add an additional sentence reading as follows:

A turning radius will be approved only if it is in accordance with the Engineering Design and Development Standards for the City of Marysville.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.503.2.5 International Fire Code Section 503.2.5 amended – Access – Turnarounds.

Section 503.2.5 adopted by MMC 9.04.503 is further amended to add an additional three sentences reading as follows:

Turnarounds shall be a minimum eighty (80) foot diameter cul-de-sac with no obstructions within the cul-de-sac. Planters may be installed in cul-de-sacs when the outside radius of the cul-de-sac is a minimum of fifty (50) feet and inside radius is minimum of 25 (twenty five) feet. An approved hammerhead turnaround may be used if there are no alternatives, and it is approved by the Fire Code Official.

(Ord. 3253 § 10 (Exh. 10), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.503.2.7 International Fire Code Section 503.2.7 amended – Access – Gradients.

Section 503.2.7 adopted by MMC 9.04.503 is further amended to add an additional sentence reading as follows: “A gradient will be approved only if it is in accordance with the Engineering Design and Development Standards for the City of Marysville.” (Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.503.5 International Fire Code Section 503.5 amended – Required gates or barricades.

Section 503.5 is amended by adding:

Entrances to roads, trails or other access ways which have been closed with gates and barriers shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.503.6 International Fire Code Section 503.6 amended – Gates accessing residential developments.

Section 503.6 is amended by adding:

Gates installed in a residential community shall be equipped with a strobe activating device. Minimum gate width opening shall be 20 feet. The gate is required to open automatically with the approach of emergency vehicles. In the event of a loss of power, the gate shall open automatically and remain in the open position until power is restored. The gate shall remain in the open position until such time that the power is restored.

Exemption: 5 or fewer dwelling units.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.503.7 International Fire Code new Section 503.7 added – Split entries.

Section 503.7, Split Entries.

Split entries to plats, short plats, commercial development and other sites requiring emergency vehicle access, shall be allowed where each aisle (lane) is at least 14 (fourteen) feet in width.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.505 International Fire Code Section 505.1, Address identification, amended.

Section 505.1 is amended to add the following:

(1) New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

(2) Address numbers for commercial buildings to be a minimum of six inches (6”) high with a principal stroke of at least one inch (1”).

(3) Address numbers at least six inches (6”) high shall be prominently displayed on rear entrance or access doors when required by the fire code official.

(4) Interior and exterior access doors or individual dwelling, housekeeping, living units, or commercial tenant spaces also shall be clearly marked. Numbers and/or letters of such units shall be at least four inches high (4”).

(5) If address is located twelve feet or more above finish grade; the address characters shall be a minimum of twelve inches in height (12”) with a minimum two inch (2”) stroke in a contrasting color.

Address Numbering Size Table

Distance from Road	Minimum Size
0-50 feet	4" (1 or 2 family residential only)
51-100 feet	6" (minimum for commercial)
101-150 feet	8"
151-200 feet	10"
201-300 feet	12"
301 feet and up	18"

The minimum size figure for commercial occupancies is six inches (6”). The height to width ratio of the figures shall be approximately 2H:1W.

(Ord. 3253 § 11 (Exh. 11), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.507.3 International Fire Code Section 507.3, Fire flow, amended.

(1) Replace “by an approved method” with “per Appendix B of the International Fire Code.”

(2) Exceptions. Section 507.3 is amended to add two exceptions reading as follows:

(a) Subdivisions and short subdivisions in which all lots have a lot area of 43,560 square feet (one acre) or more in size;

(b) Structures where under the International Building Code the occupancy is classified as group U occupancies (agricultural buildings, private garages, carports and sheds) that are restricted to private residential use only. Riding arenas or other agricultural structures used or accessed by the general public shall not fall within this exception.

(3) 507.3.1, Fire flow credit allowed per type of sprinkler system:

(a) The reduction allowed for a NFPA 13 designed system shall be 50 percent. Replacing 25% of the value in Table B105.1(2). The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

(b) The reduction allowed may be increased by the fire code official when the design area or density has been increased over the minimums set forth by the applicable NFPA standard. This provision only applies to light hazard occupancies.

(Ord. 3253 § 12 (Exh. 12), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.507.5 International Fire Code Section 507.5.1, Fire hydrant location, not adopted.

Fire hydrant locations to be installed per MMC 14.03.050. (Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.510 International Fire Code and Washington State Fire Code Section 510 amended.

Section 510 of the IFC, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage, is amended as described in MMC 9.04.510.1 through 9.04.510.6.4. (Ord. 3253 § 13 (Exh. 13), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings.

(1) Approved radio coverage systems for emergency responders shall be provided within buildings meeting any of the following conditions:

(a) High rise buildings;

(b) The total building area is 50,000 square feet or more;

(d) There are floors used for human occupancy more than 30 feet below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge.

(e) Buildings or structures where the fire or police chief determines that in-building radio coverage is critical because of its unique design, location, use or occupancy.

(f) Signal measurements will be taken on a device capable of measuring BER and SINR of all current Snohomish County radio frequencies prior to construction if the radio signal is not sufficient to support radio communications.

(2) The radio coverage system shall be installed in accordance with Sections 510.4 through 510.5.5 of this code and with the provisions of NFPA 1221. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems.

(3) Exceptions.

(a) Where approved by the building official and the fire code official, a wired communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2 shall be permitted to be installed or maintained instead of an approved radio coverage system.

(b) Buildings and areas of buildings that have minimum radio coverage signal strength levels of the Snohomish County Regional 800 MHz Radio System within the building in accordance with Section 510.4.1 without the use of a radio coverage system.

(c) In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system.

(d) One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. (Ord. 3253 § 14 (Exh. 14), 2023).

9.04.510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings.

Existing buildings shall be provided with approved radio coverage for emergency responders as required in Chapter 11 of the IFC. (Ord. 3253 § 15 (Exh. 15), 2023).

9.04.510.3 Permit required.

A construction permit for the installation of or modification to emergency responder radio coverage systems and related equipment is required as specified in Section 105.7.6. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. (Ord. 3253 § 16 (Exh. 16), 2023).

9.04.510.4 Technical requirements.

Systems, components and equipment required to provide the emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.2.8. (Ord. 3253 § 17 (Exh. 17), 2023).

9.04.510.4.1 Emergency responder communication enhancement system signal strength.

(1) The building shall be considered to have acceptable emergency responder communications enhancement system coverage when signal strength measurements in 95 percent of all areas on each floor of the building meet the signal strength requirements in Sections 510.4.1.1 through 510.4.1.3.

(2) Exception. Critical areas, such as the fire command center(s), the fire pump room(s), interior exit stairways, exit passageways, elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, sprinkler sectional valve locations, and other areas required by the fire code official, shall be provided with 99 percent floor area radio coverage. (Ord. 3253 § 18 (Exh. 18), 2023).

9.04.510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building.

The minimum inbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The inbound signal level shall be a minimum of -95dBm in 95 percent of the coverage area and 99 percent in critical areas and sufficient to provide not less than a delivered audio quality (DAQ) of 3.4 or an equivalent signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals. (Ord. 3253 § 19 (Exh. 19), 2023).

9.04.510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building.

The minimum outbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less than a DAQ of 3.4 or an equivalent SINR applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals. A minimum signal strength of -95 dBm shall be received by the Snohomish County Regional 800 MHz Radio System when transmitted from within the building. (Ord. 3253 § 20 (Exh. 20), 2023).

9.04.510.4.1.3 System performance.

Signal strength shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of the applications being utilized by public safety for emergency operations through the coverage area as specified by the radio system manager in Section 510.4.2.2. (Ord. 3253 § 21 (Exh. 21), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2 System design.

The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.8 and NFPA 1221. (Ord. 3253 § 22 (Exh. 22), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2.1 Amplification systems and components.

Buildings and structures that cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped with systems and components to enhance the public safety radio signals and achieve the required level of radio coverage specified in Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.1.3. Public safety communications enhancement systems utilizing radio-frequency-emitting devices and cabling shall be allowed by the radio system manager. Prior to installation, all RF-emitting devices shall have the certification of the radio licensing authority and be suitable for public safety use. (Ord. 3253 § 23 (Exh. 23), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2.2 Technical criteria.

The radio system manager shall provide the various frequencies required, the location of radio sites, the effective radiated power of radio sites, the maximum propagation delay in microseconds, the applications being used and other supporting technical information necessary for system design upon request by the building owner or owner’s representative. (Ord. 3253 § 24 (Exh. 24), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2.3 Power supply sources.

Emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be provided with dedicated standby batteries or provided with two-hour standby batteries and connected to the facility generator power system in accordance with Section 1203. The standby power supply shall be capable of operating the emergency responder radio coverage system at 100 percent system capacity for a duration of not less than 12 hours. (Ord. 3253 § 25 (Exh. 25), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2.4 Signal booster requirements.

(1) If used, signal boosters shall meet the following requirements:

(a) All signal booster components shall be contained in a National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) 4, IP66-type waterproof cabinet or equivalent.

(i) Exception. Listed battery systems that are contained in integrated battery cabinets.

(b) Battery systems used for the emergency power source shall be contained in a NEMA 3R or higher-rated cabinet, IP65-type waterproof cabinet or equivalent.

(c) Equipment shall have FCC or other radio licensing authority certification and be suitable for public safety use prior to installation.

(d) Where a donor antenna exists, isolation shall be maintained between the donor antenna and all inside antennas to not less than 20dB greater than the system gain under all operating conditions.

(e) Bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs) active RF emitting devices used in emergency responder radio coverage systems shall have oscillation prevention built-in oscillation detection and control circuitry.

(f) The installation of amplification systems or systems that operate on or provide the means to cause interference on any emergency responder radio coverage networks shall be coordinated and approved by the radio system manager.

(g) Unless otherwise approved by the radio system manager, only channelized signal boosters shall be permitted.

(2) Exception. Broadband BDAs may be utilized when specifically authorized in writing by the radio system operator.

(a) Point of Information. BDAs must also comply with SNO911’s (https://www.sno911.org/index.php) detailed requirements, which include channelized, minimum of 28 channels, supporting analog, P25 Phase I (FDMA), and P25 Phase II (TDMA). (Ord. 3253 § 26 (Exh. 26), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2.5 System monitoring.

(1) The emergency responder radio enhancement system shall include automatic supervisory and trouble signals that are monitored by a supervisory service and are annunciated by the fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72. The following conditions shall be separately annunciated by the fire alarm system, or, if the status of each of the following conditions is individually displayed on a dedicated panel on the radio enhancement system, a single automatic supervisory signal may be annunciated on the fire alarm system indicating deficiencies of the radio enhancement system:

(a) Loss of normal AC power supply.

(b) System battery charger(s) failure.

(d) Failure of active RF-emitting device(s).

(e) Low-battery capacity at 70 percent reduction of operating capacity.

(f) Active system component malfunction.

(g) Malfunction of the communications link between the fire alarm system and the emergency responder radio enhancement system. (Ord. 3253 § 27 (Exh. 27), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2.6 Additional frequencies and change of frequencies.

The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be capable of modification or expansion in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio licensing authority, or additional frequencies are made available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority. (Ord. 3253 § 28 (Exh. 28), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2.7 Design documents.

The fire code official shall have the authority to require “as-built” design documents and specifications for emergency responder communications coverage systems. The documents shall be in a format acceptable to the fire code official. (Ord. 3253 § 29 (Exh. 29), 2023).

9.04.510.4.2.8 Radio communication antenna density.

(1) Systems shall be engineered to minimize the near-far effect. Radio enhancement system designs shall include sufficient antenna density to address reduced gain conditions.

(2) Exceptions.

(a) Class A narrow band signal booster devices with independent AGC/ALC circuits per channel.

(b) Systems where all portable devices within the same band use active power control features. (Ord. 3253 § 30 (Exh. 30), 2023).

9.04.510.5 Installation requirements.

The installation of the public safety radio coverage system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and Sections 510.5.1 through 510.5.4 510.5.5. 510.5.11. (Ord. 3253 § 31 (Exh. 31), 2023).

9.04.510.5.1 Approval prior to installation.

Amplification systems capable of operating on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC or other radio licensing authority shall not be installed without prior coordination and approval of the radio system manager. (Ord. 3253 § 32 (Exh. 32), 2023).

9.04.510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel.

The minimum qualifications of the system designer and lead installation personnel shall include both of the following:

(1) A valid FCC-issued general radiotelephone operator’s license.

(2) Certification of in-building system training issued by an approved organization or approved school, or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed. (Ord. 3253 § 33 (Exh. 33), 2023).

9.04.510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure.

(1) Where an emergency responder radio coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is in accordance with Section 510.4.1. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows:

(a) Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of 20 approximately equal test areas, with a maximum test area size of 6,400 square feet. Where the floor area exceeds 128,000 square feet, the floor shall be divided into as many approximately equal test areas as needed, such that no test area exceeds the maximum square footage allowed for a test area.

(b) Coverage testing of signal strength shall be conducted using a calibrated spectrum analyzer for each of the test grids. A diagram of this testing shall be created for each floor where coverage is provided, indicating the testing grid used for the test in Section 510.5.3(1), and including signal strengths and frequencies for each test area. Indicate all critical areas.

(c) Functional talk-back testing shall be conducted using two calibrated portable radios of the latest brand and model used by the agency’s radio communications system or other equipment approved by the fire code official. Testing shall use digital audible quality (DAQ) metrics, where a passing result is a DAQ of 3.4 or higher. Communications between handsets shall be tested and recorded in the grid square diagram required by Section 510.5.3(2): each grid square on each floor; between each critical area and a radio outside the building; between each critical area and the fire command center or fire alarm control panel; between each landing in each stairwell and the fire command center or fire alarm control panel.

(d) Failure of more than one test area five percent of the test areas on any floor shall result in failure of the test.

(2) Exception. Critical areas shall be provided with 99 percent floor area coverage.

(3) In the event that two of the test areas fail the test, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor shall be permitted to be divided into 40 equal test areas. Failure of not more than two nonadjacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test. If the system fails the 40-area test, the system shall be altered to meet the 95 percent coverage requirement.

(4) A test location approximately in the center of each test area shall be selected for the test, with the radio enabled to verify two-way communications to and from the outside of the building through the public agency’s radio communications system. Once the test location has been selected, that location shall represent the entire test area. Failure in the selected test location shall be considered to be a failure of that test area. Additional test locations shall not be permitted.

(5) The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured, and the test measurement results shall be kept on file with the building owner so that the measurements can be verified during annual tests. In the event that the measurement results become lost, the building owner shall be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values.

(6) As part of the installation, a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted at the time of installation and at subsequent annual inspections.

(7) Systems incorporating Class B signal booster devices or Class B broadband fiber remote devices shall be tested using two portable radios simultaneously conducting subjective voice quality checks. One portable radio shall be positioned not greater than 10 feet (3,048 mm) from the indoor antenna. The second portable radio shall be positioned at a distance that represents the farthest distance from any indoor antenna. With both portable radios simultaneously keyed up on different frequencies within the same band, subjective audio testing shall be conducted and comply with DAQ levels as specified in Sections 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2.

(8) Documentation Maintained on Premises. At the conclusion of the testing, and prior to issuance of the building certificate of occupancy, the building owner or owner’s representative shall place a copy of the following records in the DAS enclosure or the building engineer’s office. The records shall be available to the fire code official and maintained by the building owner for the life of the system:

(a) A certification letter stating that the emergency responder radio coverage system has been installed and tested in accordance with this code, and that the system is complete and fully functional.

(b) The grid square diagram created as part of testing in Sections 510.5.3(2) and 510.5.3(3).

(c) Data sheets and/or manufacturer specifications for the emergency responder radio coverage system equipment; back up battery; and charging system (if utilized).

(d) A diagram showing device locations and wiring schematic.

(e) A copy of the electrical permit.

(9) Acceptance Test Reporting to Fire Code Official. At the conclusion of the testing, and prior to issuance of the building certificate of occupancy, the building owner or owner’s representative shall submit to the fire code official a report of the acceptance test by way of the department’s third-party vendor thecomplianceengine.com. (Ord. 3253 § 34 (Exh. 34), 2023).

9.04.510.5.4 FCC compliance.

The emergency responder radio coverage system installation and components shall comply with all applicable federal regulations including, but not limited to, FCC 47 CFR Part 90.219. (Ord. 3253 § 35 (Exh. 35), 2023).

9.04.510.5.5 Mounting of the donor antenna(s).

To maintain proper alignment with the system designed donor site, donor antennas shall be permanently affixed on the highest possible position on the building or where approved by the fire code official. A clearly visible sign shall be placed near the antenna stating, “Movement or repositioning of this antenna is prohibited without approval from the fire code official.” The antenna installation shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements in the International Building Code for weather protection of the building envelope. (Ord. 3253 § 36 (Exh. 36), 2023).

9.04.510.5.6 Wiring.

The backbone, antenna distribution, radiating, or any fiber-optic cables shall be rated as plenum cables. The backbone cables shall be connected to the antenna distribution, radiating, or copper cables using hybrid coupler devices of a value determined by the overall design. Backbone cables shall be routed through an enclosure that matches the building’s required fire-resistance rating for shafts or interior exit stairways. The connection between the backbone cable and the antenna cables shall be made within an enclosure that matches the building’s fire-resistance rating for shafts or interior exit stairways, and passage of the antenna distribution cable in and out of the enclosure shall be protected as a penetration per the International Building Code. (Ord. 3253 § 37 (Exh. 37), 2023).

9.04.510.5.7 Identification signs.

Emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be identified by an approved sign located on or near the fire alarm control panel or other approved location stating, “This building is equipped with an Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System. Control Equipment located in room ___.” A sign stating “Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Equipment” shall be placed on or adjacent to the door of the room containing the main system components. (Ord. 3253 § 38 (Exh. 38), 2023).

9.04.510.6 Maintenance.

The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be maintained operational at all times in accordance with Sections 510.6.1 through 510.6.7. (Ord. 3253 § 39 (Exh. 39), 2023).

9.04.510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance.

The owner of the building or owner’s authorized agent shall have the emergency responder radio coverage system inspected and tested annually or where structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following items in subsections (1) through (7) of this section:

(1) In-building coverage test as required by the fire code official as described in Section 510.5.3, “Acceptance test procedure,” or 510.6.1.1, “Alternative in-building coverage test.”

(2) Exception. Group R occupancy annual testing is not required within dwelling units.

(3) Signal boosters shall be tested to verify that the gain/output level is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance or set to optimize the performance of the system.

(4) Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of two hours to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If within the two-hour test period the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional one-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined.

(5) If a fire alarm system is present in the building, a test shall be conducted to verify that the fire alarm system is properly supervising the emergency responder communication system as required in Section 510.4.2.5. The test is performed by simulating alarms to the fire alarm control panel. The certifications in Section 510.5.2 are sufficient for the personnel performing this testing.

(6) Other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer’s specifications.

(7) At the conclusion of the testing, a report, which shall verify compliance with Section 510.6.1, shall be submitted to the fire code official by way of the department’s third-party vendor: Tegris Fire (www.tegrisfire.com).

(8) At the conclusion of testing, a record of the inspection and maintenance along with an updated grid diagram of each floor showing tested strengths in each grid square and each critical area shall be added to the documentation maintained on the premises in accordance with Section 510.5.3. (Ord. 3253 § 40 (Exh. 40), 2023).

9.04.510.6.1.1 Alternative in-building coverage test.

When the comprehensive test documentation required by Section 510.5.3 is available, or the most recent full five-year test results are available if the system is older than six years, the in-building coverage test required by the fire code official in Section 510.6.1(1) may be conducted as follows:

(1) Functional talk-back testing shall be conducted using two calibrated portable radios of the latest brand and model used by the agency’s radio communications system or other equipment approved by the fire code official. Testing shall use digital audible quality (DAQ) metrics, where a passing result is a DAQ of 3.4 or higher. Communications between handsets in the following locations shall be tested: between the fire command center or fire alarm control panel and a location outside the building; between the fire alarm control panel and each landing in each stairwell.

(2) Coverage testing of signal strength shall be conducted using a calibrated spectrum analyzer for:

(a) Three grid areas per floor. The three grid areas to be tested on each floor are the three grid areas with poorest performance in the acceptance test or the most recent annual test, whichever is more recent; and

(b) Each of the critical areas identified in acceptance test documentation required by Section 510.5.3, or as modified by the fire code official; and

(3) The test area boundaries shall not deviate from the areas established at the time of the acceptance test, or as modified by the fire code official. The building shall be considered to have acceptable emergency responder radio coverage when the required signal strength requirements in Sections 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2 are located in 95 percent of all areas on each floor of the building and 99 percent in critical areas, and any nonfunctional serving antennas are repaired to function within normal ranges. If the documentation of the acceptance test or most recent previous annual test results are not available or acceptable to the fire code official, the radio coverage verification testing described in Section 510.5.3 shall be conducted.

(a) Point of Information. The alternative in-building coverage test provides an alternative testing protocol for the in-building coverage test in Section 510.6.1(1). There is no change or alternative to annual testing requirements enumerated in Sections 510.6.1(2) through (7), which must be performed at the time of each annual test. (Ord. 3253 § 41 (Exh. 41), 2023).

9.04.510.6.2 Additional frequencies.

The building owner shall modify or expand the emergency responder radio coverage system at his or her expense in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio licensing authority, or additional frequencies are made available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority. Prior approval of a public safety radio coverage system on previous frequencies does not exempt this section. (Ord. 3253 § 42 (Exh. 42), 2023).

9.04.510.6.3 Nonpublic safety system.

Where other nonpublic safety amplification systems installed in buildings reduce the performance or cause interference with the emergency responder communications coverage system, the nonpublic safety amplification system shall be corrected or removed. (Ord. 3253 § 43 (Exh. 43), 2023).

9.04.510.6.4 Field testing.

Agency personnel shall have the right to enter onto the property at any reasonable time to conduct field testing to verify the required level of radio coverage or to disable a system that due to malfunction or poor maintenance has the potential to impact the emergency responder radio system in the region. (Ord. 3253 § 44 (Exh. 44), 2023).

9.04.602 International Fire Code Section 602.1, Definitions, amended – Power tap.

Add definition to Section 602.1:

Power Tap means a listed device for indoor use consisting of an attachment plug on one end of a flexible cord and two or more receptacles on the opposite end, and has overcurrent protection.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.901.4.6 International Fire Code Section 901.4.6 amended – Pump and riser room size.

IFC Section 901.4.6, Pump and riser room size, is amended to read as follows:

Where provided, fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation. Shall be located on an outside wall at grade, with direct exterior access. This room shall contain sprinkler control valves, sprinkler backflow assembly, fire pump and associated components and the fire alarm control panel(s). The room will be defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Such rooms shall be of a size that will allow a minimum of 36-inch clearance around all portions of the fire pump assembly, sprinkler backflow assembly, and in front of the fire alarm panel(s). All risers shall have a minimum of 36" clear space at the front and 18" on the remaining sides. To allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with doors and unobstructed passageways large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment.

(Ord. 3253 § 47 (Exh. 47), 2023).

9.04.901.6.3 International Fire Code Section 901.6.3 amended to add 901.6.3.2.

901.6.3.2. Annual confidence test reports for fire alarm and sprinkler systems and semi-annual inspection test reports for commercial hood suppression systems shall be submitted to the Department of Fire Prevention by the method approved by the fire code official within 14 days of the test/inspection date.

(Ord. 3253 § 48 (Exh. 48), 2023).

9.04.901.7 International Fire Code Section 901.7 amended to add 901.7.7, Systems out of service.

A. For the first 48 hours, the owner may provide a competent adult to serve as a fire watch. After the initial 48 hours, the fire watch must be provided by a licensed and bonded private security company until the system is returned to full service. The owner must furnish the fire marshal with the name and contact information of the competent adult and/or security company within eight hours of implementing a fire watch.

B. Upon completion of work on a new or modified fire alarm system, it shall be pre- tested by the installing technician and an acceptance test shall be performed in the presence of fire prevention personnel. Final testing will only be scheduled when acceptance testing form and communication report is received by the fire department. The request for the acceptance test shall be made via the fire departments inspection line within 24 hours after the completion of the work or will be subject to a code enforcement action.

(Ord. 3253 § 49 (Exh. 49), 2023).

9.04.902 International Fire Code Section 902.1, Definitions, amended.

The definition of fire area is amended by adding:

For Section 903, the definition of FIRE AREA shall be as follows: The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by exterior walls of a building.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.903 International Fire Code Section 903.2 amended – Sprinkler systems – Where required.

Amend Section 903.2 by adding items:

Existing buildings altered such that the total fire area square footage exceeds the threshold square footage for each occupancy group listed in this section shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system. Where there is a change-of-occupancy classification in an existing building, the sprinkler requirements for the new occupancy classification shall apply.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings where the combined area of all fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds the threshold square footage for each occupancy group listed in this section.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.903.2.1 International Fire Code Section 903.2.1 amended – Sprinkler systems – Group A occupancies.

Section 903.2.1.1 Item 1. Replace 12,000 with 5,000.

Section 903.2.1.3 Item 1. Replace 12,000 with 5,000.

Section 903.2.1.4 Item 1. Replace 12,000 with 5,000. (Ord. 3253 § 50 (Exh. 50), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.903.2.3 International Fire Code Section 903.2.3 amended – Sprinkler systems – Group E occupancies.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E Occupancies.

Delete items 1 and 2, and the Exceptions, and replace them with the following:

Exceptions:

1. Portable school classrooms, provided aggregate area of any cluster or portion of a cluster of portable school classrooms does not exceed 5,000 square feet; and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required by the building code.

2. Group E Occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less, calculated in accordance with table 1004.1.1.

(Ord. 3253 § 51 (Exh. 51), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.903.2.4 International Fire Code Section 903.2.4 amended – Sprinkler systems – Group F-1 occupancies.

Section 903.2.4 Item 1. Replace 12,000 with 5,000.

Section 903.2.4 Item 3. Replace 24,000 with 5,000.

Section 903.2.4 Add Item 5. Where a Group F-2 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet. (Ord. 3253 § 52 (Exh. 52), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.903.2.7 International Fire Code Section 903.2.7 amended – Sprinkler systems – Group M and B occupancies.

Section 903.2.7 Item 1. Add B after M and change 12,000 to 5,000.

Section 903.2.7 Item 2. Add B after M.

Section 903.2.7 Item 3. Add B after M and change 24,000 to 5,000. (Ord. 3253 § 53 (Exh. 53), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.903.2.8 International Fire Code Section 903.2.8 amended – Sprinkler systems – Group R occupancies.

Amend Section 903.2.8 to add:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment house three (3) or more stories in height or containing five (5) or more dwelling units, townhomes and every congregate residence three (3) or more stories in height or having an occupant load of five (5) or more, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing five (5) or more guest rooms, and one and two family dwelling units three (3) or more stories. Residential or quick-response standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the building shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system per 903.3.1.3.

(Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.903.2.9 International Fire Code Section 903.2.9 and 903.2.10 amended – Sprinkler systems – Group S occupancies.

Section 903.2.9 is hereby enacted and added to the International Fire Code as previously enacted and amended by the city reading as follows:

Section 903.2.9 Group S Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group S occupancies that have 5,000 square feet or more of fire area.

Section 903.2.9, add Item 6: “In all Group S-1 mini-storage occupancies.”

Section 903.2.9.1, add Item 5: “Repair garages where the use of open flame or welding is conducted with a fire area exceeding 3,000 square feet.”

Replace all occurrences of “S-1” with “S.”

Section 903.2.9 Item 1. Replace 12,000 with 5,000.

Section 903.2.9 Item 3. Replace 24,000 with 5,000.

Section 903.2.9, add Item 5: “In all Group S-1 mini-storage occupancies.”

Section 903.2.9.1 Item 1. Replace 10,000 with 5,000.

Section 903.2.9.1 Item 2. Replace 12,000 with 5,000.

Section 903.2.9.1, add Item 5: “Repair garages where the use of open flame or welding is conducted with a fire area exceeding 3,000 square feet.”

Section 903.2.9.2. Replace 20,000 cubic feet (566 m3) with 5,000 cubic feet (142 m3). (Ord. 3253 § 54 (Exh. 54), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).

9.04.907.1.3.1 International Fire Code Section 907.1.3, Equipment, is amended to add 907.1.3.1, Alarm control panels.

A. Fire alarm control panels (FACP) shall comply with the provisions of NFPA 72 and Marysville’s fire alarm standard. Only fire alarm components shall be connected to the fire alarm control panel.

There shall be only one FACP allowed per building unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

B. Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed. All new fire alarm systems shall be addressable and each device shall have its own address that shall annunciate to an approved central station.

(Ord. 3253 § 55 (Exh. 55), 2023).

9.04.907.6 International Fire Code Section 907.6.6.3 amended to add fire alarm communication methods.

All means of communication between the FACP and the central station shall be of a method approved by the fire marshal and be provided with a minimum of 24 hours standby power. Only components that are serviceable by a fire alarm technician shall be part of the means of communication located on the protected premises.

The fire marshal shall maintain a list of approved communication means. Refer to fire alarm standards.

(Ord. 3253 § 56 (Exh. 56), 2023).

9.04.913.2 International Fire Code Section 913.2, Protection against interruption of service.

International Fire Code Section 913.2, Protection against interruption of service, is amended to read as follows:

The fire pump, driver and controller shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 20 against possible interruption of service through damage caused by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, freezing, vandalism and other adverse conditions. Only diesel fueled generators will be accepted for use to guard against interruption.

(Ord. 3253 § 57 (Exh. 57), 2023).

9.04.1008.3 Emergency power for illumination.

Section 1008.3.1 through 1008.3.3 of the 2018 International Building Code is amended in part to read as follows:

In the event of power failure all areas noted in these code sections are to have emergency lighting regardless of the number of exits. In addition, all offices, restrooms of any size, and habitable spaces are to be provided with emergency lighting.

(Ord. 3253 § 58 (Exh. 58), 2023).