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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/04 AGENDA FILE 239 4th Street · Bremerton, WA 98337 · Phone (360) 478-5280 · Fax (360) 478-5251 JUNE 23, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. PRE-COUNCIL STUDY SESSION: 5:00 - 5:30 P.M. in Council Conference Room A. General Council Business 2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in Council Chambers A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Invocation 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims & Check Register (#AB04-113) B. Minutes of Meeting - June 2, 2004 (#AB04-114) C. Minutes of Meeting -June 9, 2004 (#AB04-115) D. Minutes of Meeting - June 14, 2004 (#AB04-116) 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 4901 [Second Reading] amending BMC Chapter 21.02 Appendix Figure 152(b) to correct boundaries relating to Building Heights (#AB04-107) B. Ordinance No. 4902 [Second Reading] repealing BMC Section 21.02.750 relating to Open Space Requirements for Residential and Commercial Development (#AB04-108) C. Ordinance No. 4903 [Second Reading] adopting the International Fire Code with local amendments ~ ,.~ (#AB04-109) D. Ordinance No. 4904 [Second Reading] adopting the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code (#AB04-110) 5, ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Immediately following the City Council Meeting, the Council Members will convene in the Council Conference Room for a LEGISLA TIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE to hear presentations on the following proposed items. PIc~se note that no action will be taken, and the content of these items are subject to change. Items approved for the "Consent Agenda" will be scheduled for the City Council meeting on June 30; otherwise th- ~ item(s) will be scheduled at the regular City Council meeting on July 7. 1. Amendment to Part-time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees' Policies & Procedures - Carol Conley, Human Resources Director 2. Bid Award for Anderson Creek Wellfield Improvements - Mike Mecham, City Engineer 3. Supplement No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with EXELTECH CONSULTING, INC. for the Downtown Pedestrian/BTC Access Improvements Project - Mike Mecham, City Engineer 4. Legal Services Agreement with Kitsap County for Prosecution Services - Roger Lubovich, City Attorney 5. Professional Services Agreement with CURRY ART GLASS for Art Work in the KITSAP CONFERENCE CENTER Rotunda - Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director 6. Resolution regarding approval and ratification of KITSAP CONFERENCE CENTER at BREMERTON HARBORSlDE Change Orders ~ Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director 7. L~f~¢_,- r~: (2,¢~,~. PI4,~ t~,,,4..,~,-- ¢_~,~ /-Z~.. ~OC,O z),;~.~,,-. ('t~¢.~ ~ #,.~_ ~,.,~.l~) INFORMA TION-ONL Y PRESENTATIONS Wll'L'BE PROVIDED Off THE FOLLOWING: · "Update on KITSAP CONFERENCE CENTER" with COLUMBIA HOSPITALITY · "Update on Marina" with representatives from the PORT OF BREMERTON · "Downtown Projects Update" with Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director E-mail: citycouncil@ci.bremerton.wa.us · Web: www. ci.bremerton.wa.us DATE SUBMITTED: JUI'IE 10, 200~ BILL# 04- AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting - 0une 2, 200/KJommittee Meeting Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: JUblE 23, 200/~ Department: City Council Presenter: Daren Nygren, Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: Attached are the minutes for the Council Meeting held June 2, 2004 ATTACHMENTS: Minutes for June 2, 200t~ FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): 0 APPROVALS: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY: FiNANCE DIRECTOR: MAYOR: FISCAL/BUDGET: CONSENT AGENDA [] OPERATIONS: COUNCIL PRESDENT: "-J'-""~)"~-'t-~ /~ RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass the Consent Agenda as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: ~ Approve ~ Den; I~ Fable ~J Continue [] No Action TAPE #1952 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 2, 2004 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Brett Vinson; Interim City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Council Member Dianne Robinson. President N¥,qren made the following announcements: 1. The Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 PM; 2. Council will meet on Monday, June 14th instead of Wednesday, June 16th because a majority of the Council Members will be attending the Association of Washington Cities Conference. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check numbers 290788 through 291107 and EFT-8212 through EFT-8226 in the amount of $3,489,968.81 on the Master Check Register; Retiree Payroll in the amount of $130,664.58 for the pay period ending May 31,2004 (#AB04-099) B. Minutes of Meeting - May 19, 2004 (#AB04-100) #0035 M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman provided a list of the issues he will focus on this month called the "Mayor's Radar Screen for June 2004", and highlighted the following items... · Development of Westpark · Hiring a new Parks Director by August 1, 2004 · Bid opening for the new Fire Department Community Grand Opening for Bremerton Harborside on August 1 · New restaurant planned for corner of 4th & Pacific by owners of Chrey Jewelers · Invitation to serve on Seattle's Central Waterfront Advisory Board · Navy Parking Garage · Conference Center Grand Opening · Police, Fire, and Teamster Union contract negotiations · Fund Raising for National Public Links Tournament · Lunch and Retreat with the Council and Department Heads June 9 · Issues with U.S. BANK site for Public Safety Building · Tenant improvements and moving into the Government Center 6A- ORDINANCE NO. 4899 ]SECOND READING] AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE 21.02 RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS (#AB04-094): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on May 26, 2004. There were no comments from the public. #0275 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4899 on second reading. TAPE #1952 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 2 of 4 6B - ORDINANCE NO. 4900 [SECOND READING1 RELATING TO THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE" AND "DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES" INTO THE "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES"; AND CREATING A NEW POSITION OF FINANCE OFFICER AT SALARY BAND 16; AND NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF "DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES"T "CITY CLERK"~ "ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER"~ AND "BUDGET ANALYST"; AND APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO INCREASE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $40~000 (#AB04- 096): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on May 26, 2004. Helen Miller did not feel that a question asked at First Reading last week by Council member Carol Arends was answered, and therefore asked for clarification on the specific use of the $40,000 by the Finance Department. President NyRren explained that the proposal was a collaborative effort by both the Administration and the Council. Cecil McConnell reiterated that this proposal was the result of a compromise agreed upon by the Administration and the Council. Michael Wilson, Finance Director, further explained that the $40,000 was to cover the remaining 5-months of the year for the new Finance Officer position, and the funds will come from the ending-fund balance. #0422 M/S/C (Maupin/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4900 on second reading, creating the new Department of Financial Services. Voted in favor of Motion: Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Nygren Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Gehring Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No #0445 M/S/C (McConnell/Short) Move to approve the new Finance Officer position at Salary Band 16. Voted in favor of Motion: Shepherd, Robinson, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Priest, Nygren Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Gehring Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No #0470 M/S/C (McConnell/Maupin) Move to approve the new job descriptions of Director of Financial Services, City Clerk, Assistant Finance Officer, and Budget Analyst. Voted in favor of Motion: Robinson, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Priest, Shepherd, Nygren Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Gehring Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No #0500 M/S/C (Maupin/Robinson) Move to approve the Budget adjustment to increase the Department of Financial Services' Budget in the amount of $40,000. Voted in favor of Motion: Maupin, Short, McConnell, Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Nygren Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Gehdng Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No 6C - RESOLUTION NO. 2926 ADOPTING NEW COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES (#AB04- 097): The first reading of this resolution was heard on May 26, 2004. President Ny.qren made a statement to address concerns that were raised about the purpose for the new Council meeting schedule, which inferred that the Council was attempting to reduce the amount of business conducted in front of the camera, when in fact, the Council was merely trying to conduct 3 TAPE #1952 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 3 of 4 business more efficiently, and allow more time for study of all the issues that come before them. He stated that all voting and Council action would continue be televised; and he invited members of the public to attend the Council Study Sessions as well. Allen Shute asked if citizens would be allowed to ask questions at Council Study Sessions. President N¥.qren responded that the rule for not allowing public comment at Study Sessions would continue to remain in effect; however pointed out that citizens can comment on the item when it comes before the Council for a vote. Mr. McConnell further clarified that the Council would not have less work, but was merely "redistributing the load". Mr. Short, Mr. Gehrinq, and Mr. Shepherd, added comments to further clarify the purpose for the amendments to the Council Rules & Procedures, which they believed would prove to be quite effective in the way the Council conducts business. #0715 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to approve Resolution No. 2926, as amended, repealing Resolution No. 2774 and adopting new Council Rules & Procedures for the City Council to conduct orderly business on second reading. 6D - RESOLUTION NO. 2927 AUTHORIZING lAC GRANT APPLICATION FOR SKATEBOARD PARK (#AB04-101): Jodi Wroblewsk!, Parks & Recreation Department, explained that in order to fund the development of the Bremerton Skatepark, they wish to apply to the INTERAGENCY COMMI~-EE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION (lAC) for a WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM (WWRP) Grant. The total development for the park podion of the project is estimated to be $300,945; and the lAC Grant request will be for $147,000. The match (balance of funding) will be coming from donations and other grants. There is already a commitment of $25,000 from the Central Lions Charitable Foundation; a $20,000 CDBG Grant for design; a $75,000 CDBG Grant for construction; $25,000 from Kitsap County; a commitment from BSSU to raise funds in the order of $10,000; and additionally, it was explained that the Parks & Recreation Department is also in the process of applying for additional funding. Allen Shute encouraged the Council to support this action to benefit the youth in the community. #0855 M/S/C/U (Arends/Short) Move to adopt Resolution No. 2927, authorizing the application for funding assistance to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program) for the development of the Bremerton Skatepark. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute asked the Council to provide their new meeting schedule to the newspapers; and to possibly provide the CD with audio of Study Sessions to the libraries. Daniel Rickabauqh provided a letter to express his concern with vehicles speeding though his neighborhood; and also voiced his fear that because the revitalization will cause prices to go up, residents on fixed-income may soon be unable to afford to live in Bremerton. President NyRren thanked Mr. Rickabaugh for his comments, and suggested that he attend upcoming Comprehensive Plan public hearings where concerns about affordable housing will be addressed. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad Gehrin,q was pleased to accept an invitation to speak at the Monument & Flag Pole dedication for POW's, MIA's, and fallen veteran's held at DESTINATION HARLEY on Memorial Day; as well as at the Manchester Memorial Moment to honor of ail those who served. TAPE #1952 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Cecil McConnell informed the public that the Bremerton Municipal Court office would now be accepting applications for new and renewal of passports, including administering oaths; conveyed citizen concerns that the Council packet on the City of Bremerton web page was not kept current; and lastly, commended the staff at TUCKER'S at the Gold Mountain Golf Complex. Mike Shepherd was honored to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by V.F.W. Posts 239 and 2269 at Bremerton's Ivy Green Cemetery, and thanked Council Member Dianne Robinson for singing "God Bless America" and reading a proclamation. He also mentioned that he received calls from several citizens wanting to report abatement issues, and referred those calls to Janet Lunceford, the City's Code Enforcement Officer at (360) 473-5213. Dianne Robinson reported on her attendance at the KRCC Policy Board meeting yesterday, where they discussed the "American Dream Down-Payment Initiative Fund" that would provide assistance to home buyers; and was very pleased to hear a presentation by Paul Carlson of HUD regarding a plan to end homelessness across the Country in 10-years. Carol Arends was also at the KRCC Policy Board meeting, and commented on the presentation to end homelessness; and also said thanks and goodbye to Parks & Recreation Director Jim Spencer, who is leaving City employment on Friday, June 4. Mike Short also provided comments from information obtained at the KRCC Policy Board meeting held on Monday; attended the Memorial Day Ceremony at Ivy Green Cemetery; and agreed that the City will miss the leadership provided by Jim Spencer of the Parks Depadment. Daren N¥,qren invited citizens to participate in the YMCA Fun Run & Walk with related activities scheduled throughout the day this Saturday, June 5; and read a proclamation to declare Saturday, June 10-12, 2004 as "United Christian Church Ushers Board Weekend"; which was accepted by Alvce Ea~ans, President of the United Christian Church Users, who invited members of the public to attend any of the events scheduled for the "26th Annual Convention of the United Christian Church Ushers" at the HOWARD JOHNSON PLAZA HOTEL from Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12. Details can be received by calling (360) 479-2398. With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:25 P.M. The Council then reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to hear presentations from the Fire Depadment, and to review Fire and Building Codes. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: PAULA JOHNSTON, Interim City Clerk DAREN NYGREN, City Council President City of Bremerton DNICHIIslcge DATE SUBMITTED: June 9, 200/~ BILL # g,,~' ' AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON 3 C CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting- Committee Meeting Date: N/A JUNE 9, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING Date: JUNE 14, 2004 Department: City Council Presenter: Damn Nygren, Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: Attached are the minutes for the Council Meeting held JUNE 9, 2004. ATTACHMENTS: Minutes for JU~IE 9, 20o/4 FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): 0 APPROVALS: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY: FINANCE DIRECTOR: MAYOR: FISCAL/BUDGET: CONSENT AGENDA [] OPERATIONS: COUNCIL PRESIDENT: ~ RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass the Consent Agenda as presented. COt:IS'CIL _kCTlO.'~: [] Approve [] Deny ~ Fable [] Continue [] No Actmn TAPE #1953 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 9, 2004 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4~ Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Associate Youth Pastor Jonathon Oleson of Sylvan Way Baptist Church. President Nygren made the following announcements: 1. The Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check numbers 291108 through 291165 and EFT-8230 through EFT-8233 in the amount of $786,914.49 on the Master Check Register; Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,189,311.93 for the pay period ending May 31, 2004; and a correction to the Master Check Register approved on June 2, 2004 in the amount of $1,296,127.46. (#AB04-102) #0050 M/S/C/U (PriestJMcConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 5:36 P.M. The Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a Legislative Review Committee meeting to hear presentations on future agenda items. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER ELLINGSON Council Assistant Attest: PAULA JOHNSTON, City Clerk DAREN NYGREN, City Council President City of Bremerton DNICH/cge/Is DATE SUBMITTED: .10NE 15, 2004 BILL# O~"" AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON 3 D CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting- Committee Meeting Date: N/A June 14, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING Date: June 23, 2004 Department: City Council Presenter: Daren Nygren, Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: Attached are the minutes for the Council Meeting held June 14, 2004. ATTACHMENTS: Minutes for June 14, 2004. FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): 0 APPROVALS: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY: FINANCE DIRECTOR: MAYOR: FISCAL/BUDGET: CONSENT AGENDA [] OPERATIONS: COUNCIL PRESDENT: ~ ~ RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass the Consent Agenda as presented. COUNCIL ACTION [] Approve [] Den)' [] 'Fable [] Continue [] No Action TAPE #1954 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 14, 2004 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Monday, June 14, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Brett Vinson; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Deacon Roy Mclnnis of Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church. President Nyqren made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 PM; and 2. The Council meeting was being held tonight on Monday because a majority of the Council members were attending the AWC Annual Conference the remainder of the week. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check numbers 291168 through 291419, EFT-8238 through EFT-8246, and P8242 in the amount of $707,606.07 on the Master Check Register (#AB04-103) B. Minutes of Meeting - May 26, 2004 (#AB04-104) C. Acceptance of Public Works Trust Fund Loan (PWTF), and Two Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loans (#AB04-105) #0045 M/SlC/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. MAYOR'S REPORT · Mayor Bozeman invited Paul Lucas, the City of Bremerton Safety Officer, to present the "Safety Award" to Steve Munson, Parks Service Specialist, who discovered, investigated, and reported a gas leak at East Park. His quick action and follow through helped avert potential injuries and building damage. Mayor Bozeman also recognized Paula Lucas as a decorated Vietnam War Veteran, and publicly thanked him for valiantly serving his Country and his continued service to the City today. · Read a Proclamation to proclaim the week of June 21 through 25, 2004 as "Management Week", which was accepted by Rashana Mclnnis, representing the Local Chapter of the National Management Association at Lockheed Martin, who encouraged the City and the Mayor to continue the support of their managers. · Read a Proclamation to proclaim the week of June 20 through 27, 2004 as "Amateur Radio Week", which was accepted by Ed Bruette, Western Washington Section Manager for the American Radio Relay League, who discussed the principals for Amateur Radio operators and the purpose for the upcoming Amateur Radio Field Day; and acknowledged AIf Anderson., Emergency Coordinator, who was also in attendance. · Indicated that a Committee, which included Council President Nygren, was selected to interview applicants for the City's new Parks & Recreation Director beginning next Monday, June 21,2004. · Congratulated Paula Johnston for officially being named "City Clerk" for the City of Bremerton. · Announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station will be on Friday, June 25 at 2:00 PM. 9 TAPE #1954 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Monday, June 14, 2004 Page 2 of 5 · The City will host members from the Development Counselors International (DCI) organization who were invited by the State of Washington's Economic Development Program on Friday, June 18 at 4:00 PM for a 30 minute presentation and tour of the Conference Center. · Council members were invited to join the Mayor on his first tour of the watershed on Wednesday, June 30 at 10:00 AM with staff from the Public Works Department. · The $800,000 research grant from the Water Transportation & Research Project has been received by WSDOT, and earmarked to search for a hull that can provide ferry service runs between Seattle and Bremerton in 35-minutes or less without major wake problems. · Was pleased to announce the Host Committee has raised $40,000 to-date to host the Grand Opening ceremonies for the Government Center Building; and the Conference Center. 5A - BID AWARD TO SHINSTINE & ASSOCIATES~ LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 1 (#AB04-t06): Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director; and Gene Sampley, Project Consultant, explained that a call for bids was issued and three bids were received for the construction of Bremerton Fire Station No. 1. The Engineer's estimate for the base bid is $2,932,000. The Iow responsive base bid was received from SHINSTINE/ASSOC., LLC in the amount of $2,640,000, plus sales tax. It is recommended that the bid be awarded to SHINSTINE/ASSOC., LLC for construction of Fire Station No. 1, plus bid a~ternates A-1 (8th Street repairs for $12,000); A-2 (Ornamenta~ fencing for $17,000)i A-3 (80-mil roof membrane for $6,400); and A-4 (Drill tower and staircase for $78,000) for a total bid amount of $2,753,400, plus $236,792 sales tax, for a total amount of $2,990,192. Roy Mclnnis was very pleased to see the progress for the revitalization of Downtown Bremerton. #0645 M/S/C (Shepherd/Short) Move to approve award of the bid of SHINSTINE/ASSOC., LLC for construction of Fire Station No. 1; plus bid alternates A*I, A-2, A-3, and A-4 for a total bid amount of $2,753,400 plus $236,792 sales tax for a total amount of $2,990,192; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute a contract for the same. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, Short, Gehring, Nygren Abstained: Priest Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention 6A- ORDINANCE rFIRST READING] AMENDING BMC CHAPTER 21.02 APPENDIX FIGURE 152 (B) TO CORRECT BOUNDARIES RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHTS (#AB04-107): Chris Hu.qo, Planning Director, provided background information on this item, and stated the current boundaries reflected in Chapter 21.02, Appendix Figure 152 (b) of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the Downtown District building heights do not encompass the entire Downtown Core (DC) zone of the Downtown District, and this proposed ordinance corrects the building heights. There were no comments from the public. #0755 M/S/C/U (Arends/Maupin) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading. 6B - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] REPEALING BMC SECTION 21.02.750 RELATING TO OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (#AB04-'I08): Chris Hugo, Planning Director, provided background information on this item, and stated the current provisions of Section 21.02.750 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to open space requirements for residential and commercial development are in conflict with the Washington 10 TAPE #1954 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Monday, June 14, 2004 Page 3 of 5 Supreme Court ruling in Isla Verde Intern. Holdings, Inc. v. City of Camas and may be unconstitutional. The proposed ordinance repeals Section 21.02.750 of the Bremerton Municipal Code in its entirety. There were no comments from the public. #0905 MISICIU (Arends/Short) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading. 6C - EMERGENCY ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS (#AB04-109): Al Duke, Fire Chief and Brett Vinson, Assistant City Attorney, summarized that pursuant to RCW Chapter 19.27, the 2003 edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the State of Washington, applies to all cities, including the City of Bremerton, effective July 1, 2004. The proposed ordinance amends the Bremerton Municipal Code to repeal the Uniform Fire Code and adopt the International Fire Code with local amendments, and makes other housekeeping amendments to reference the International Fire Code. There were no comments from the public. #1050 M/S/C/U (Short/Priest) Move to approve the proposed emergency ordinance on first reading. 6D - EMERGENCY ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE~ THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (#AB04-t10): Jim Svensson, Development Manager and Building Code Officer, explained that pursuant to RCW Chapter 19.27, the 2003 editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington, apply to all cities, including the City of Bremerton, effective July 1, 2004. The proposed ordinance amends the Bremerton Municipal Code to formally adopt the same. Larry Craze, Planning Examiner and Inspector, was also available to answer any questions. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Shepherd commented that the review of the Building Code changes was much more complicated than the review of the Fire Code Changes, and therefore requested a follow-up summary after approx. 3 to 4 months. #1t90 M/SIC/U (Shepherd/Robinson) Move to approve the proposed emergency ordinance on first reading. 6E - RESOLUTION NO. 2929, AUTHORIZING A STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN (#AB04- 1'1'1): Thomas Knuckey, Engineering, announced that the City has been awarded a $1,075,000 Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (SRF) Iow-interest loan (Application No. FP04097) to fund CSO Reduction Improvements included in the Cherry and Trenton Avenue Basins. This agreement is under the same terms and conditions as prior agreements. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Short questioned which projects were mandated, and if there were time-frames. Mr. Knuckey responded that all the CSO Reduction loans were mandated; and the time-frame for 2011 for ecology, and 2007 for completion of the Federal court order. Mr. Gehring asked if the improvements and modifications would outlast the terms of the loans. Mr. Knuckey responded yes, and by a significant margin. 11 TAPE #1954 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Monday, June 14, 2004 Page 4 of 5 #1345 MISICIU (Short/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2929, authorizing the City of Bremerton to receive an SRF Loan for the Cherry and Trenton Avenue Basins; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the loan agreements subject to City Attorney approval of final relevant terms and conditions. 6F - RESOLUTION NO. 29307 APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE GARBAGE~ RECYCLABLES~ AND YARD DEBRIS CONTRACT FROM RABANCO, LTD (dba KITSAP DISPOSAL) TO WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. (dba BREM-Ah{ DISPOSAL) (#AB04-t12): Michael Wilson, Director of Financial Services, explained that RABANCO, LTD. (dba KITSAP DISPOSAL) is requesting that the City of Bremerton approve the assignment of the Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables, and Yard Debris Collection Contract from RABANCO, LTD, to WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. (dba BREM-AIR DISPOSAL). This transfer is scheduled for August 1, 2004. WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. has a broader presence in Kitsap County including servicing all of the unincorporated areas, as well as operating the Kitsap County Transfer Station. WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. provided assurance that customer routes, schedules and garbage rates would remain the same for the rest of 2004, and the company would endeavor to make this transfer seamless for City residents. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Short asked if glass would be collected with the other recyclables. Terry Bickel, District Manager with BREM-AIR DISPOSAL, explained yes, that a full co-mingle system would be used. Mr. Shepherd asked if notification would be sent out to indicate when this change would occur, and detailed instructions for customers. Mr. Bickel assured him that the letter would be as informative as possible. #1555 M/S/C/U (Arends/Maupin) Move to pass Resolution No. 2930, approving the proposed assignment and conveyance of the Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables, and Yard Debris Collection Contract from RABANCO, LTD to WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WASHINGTON, INC. President Ny.qren asked that BREM-AIR DISPOSAL reconsider their past decision, and reinstate local customer service. Mr. Bickel responded that they would take another look at it. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Daniel Rickabau.qh referred to comments made by the Mayor about funds for researching a hull to provide passenger-only ferry service with minimal wake problems, and stated that it had already been done, where it was determined the hydrofoil and hover craft were both found capable of meeting the requirements; and again urged the City not to forget about the Iow-income citizens. President Ny.qren noted that affordable housing was an issue that would continue to be addressed by the Council. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Short briefed the Council on the notable topics discussed at a recent Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) meeting he attended last Friday. Will Maupin reminded the public that the July 8~ to 11th Senior Games were fast approaching; commented on the Open House for the "Naval Memorial Museum of the Pacific" hosted by the Naval Museum Board of Directors last Monday; and reported on the issues discussed at the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) joint meeting with the Growth Management Policy Board and Transportation Policy Board he attended last Thursday. TAPE #1954 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Monday, June 14, 2004 Page 5 of 5 Carol Arends provided a construction update on the SR304 project, and thanked the public for their patience. Dianne Robinson thanked Council Member Arends for representing the City of Bremerton at the "26~h Annual United Christian Church Ushers Convention"; and invited residents of District 6 to a clean-up event for Anderson Cove on June 26th & 27th, and thanked Skip Ivy for his help in organizing this event. Mike Shepherd was pleased to announce that he has qualified for the Boston Marathon; and reported on a recent meeting of the Evergreen Neighborhood Association where the "Pros & Cons" of the tunnel vs. the street-alternative were discussed. He also commented on the attendance by the Council Members to the AWC Annual Conference. Cecil McConnell announced the combined District 1 & 2 Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center, where one of the items scheduled for discussion are the "Proposed Changes to the City of Bremerton Charter". Brad Gehrin.q expanded on the upcoming District I & 2 Community Meeting by indicating Michelle Eichhorn, the Community Development Program Administrator for the City of Bremerton, would also be available to discuss "Almost Free Money for Low-Interest Home Loans & Livability-lmprovement Loans" for Iow-income residents. Additionally, he reminded citizens that today was Flag Day; provided a long-overdue "welcomed home" to Vietnam Vet and City of Bremerton Safety Officer Paul Lucas; as a member of the CenCom and Emergency Management Policy Boards, stated that he appreciated the dedication of the Amateur Radio operators; and cautioned drivers to watch out for people on motorcycles now that summer with warmer weather was here. Daren Nygren thanked the Mayor and Department Heads for inviting the Council members to a Retreat where goals of the Council were discussed. With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:40 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: PAULA JOHNSTON, Interim City Clerk DAREN NYGREN, City Council President City of Bremerton DNICHIIslcge 13 DATE SUBMITTED: March 12, 2004 BILL # 0c/- i©7 AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON q A CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Public Hegring on urainance amending BMC Ch. 21.02 Appendix Figure COUNCIL MEETING Date: ~[,.~,~. ~' 152(b) to correct boundaries relating to Department: d~,~-,,~, h~' building heights Presenter: ~hr~s Phone: ~52q3 SUMMARY: The current boundaries reflected in BMC Ch. 21.02 Appendix Figure 1520) relating to the Downtown District building heights do not encompass the entire DC zone of the Downtown District. The proposed ordinance corrects the building height boundaries. ATTACHMENTS: Proposed ordinance rio, t4-q o [ FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): APPROVALS: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY: FINANCE DIRECTOR: MAYOR: [ ,...d ~/j~.~ -- ' "/- :'/' .c~~ '-'ON FISCAL/BUDGET: . ;,--',~ ~: '_~_~2 SENT AGENDA [] OPERATIONS: COUNCIL PRESDENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION: 2. i move to pas, Ordinance No. 4qO t on second reading. COUNCIL ACTION: [] Approve [] Deny [] Table [] Continue [] No Action 24 ORDINANCE NO. 4q0t AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Chapter 21.02 Appendix Figure 152(b) to correct the boundaries of the Downtown District relating to building heights. WHEREAS, the current boundaries reflected BMC Chapter 21.02 Appendix Figure 152(b) relating to building heights in the Downtown District do not encompass the entire DC zone of the Downtown District; and WHEREAS, Exhibit A attached hereto is a map of the Downtown District Building Heights map showing the area of discrepancy; and WHEREAS, Exhibit B attached hereto shows the proposed corrected boundaries of the Downtown District relating to building heights to encompass the whole DC zone; and WHEREAS, because this correction is technical in nature, recommendation by the Planning Commission and the provisions of RCW 36.70A. 106 are inapplicable; and WHEREAS, the SEPA Responsible Official determined that adoption of this ordinance is categorically exempt as procedural action under WAC 197-11-800(20); and WHEREAS, on (~;Iq/Oq and {~f2-'~/O~f , the City Council considered and held a public heatings on this Ordinance during its regular City Council meetings; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. BMC Chapter 21.02 Appendix Figure 152(b) is hereby repealed and a new Appendix Figure 152(b) is hereby adopted to read as reflected is Exhibit B attached hereto. SECTION 2. Severabilitv. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and alter its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. 1 Downtown District Building Heights APPROVED by the City Council the day of ,2004 PASSED by the City Council the day of _, 2004 DAREN NYGREN, Council President Approved this day of ,2004 CARY BOZEMAN, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: PAULA JOHNSTON, Interim City Clerk ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney PUBLISHED the day of ., 2004 EFFECTIVE the day of ,2004 ORDINANCE NO. R:\LEGAL\Ordinances\Community Development~Downtown District Map.doc 2 Downtown District Building Heights EXHIBIT Downtown District Building Heights Append,xF,gure~2(b) A 2ND STREET PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD Legend r'"l AREA A: 100 Foot Height Limitation r~ AREA B: 70 Foot Height Limitation l~ AREA C: 70 Foot Height Limitation, Special Considerations (see footnote e overall height limit is 70 feet as measured pursuant to Bremerton SMP I Definitions, Hei.c and WAC 173-27-030 (9), ed !hat in no case at any point shall a structure be more than five stories five site s front property line {edge of right-of-way). The added heic icture shall b, from the heig 17 EXHIBIT 1~ Downtown District Building Heights Appendix Figure 152(b) BURWE[ 2nd PUGET SOUND '~ NAVAL SHIPYARD ' [EGEND AREA A: 100 Foot Height Limitation AREA B: 70 Foot Height Limitation AREA C: 70 Foot Height Limitation with Special Considerations* (see footnote) * The overall height limit is 70 feet as measured pursuant to Bremerton SMP Chapter 8 Definitions, Height, and WAC 173-27~030 (9), provided that in no case at any point shall a stature be more than five stodes plus five feet above the elevation of Washington Avenue at the site's front prope~ line (edge of right-of-way). The added heigh~ any roof st~cture shall be excluded from the height determination. DATE SUBMITTED: March I2, 2004 BILL AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON q CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Public HelMng on Ordinance Committee Meeting Date: x[i~,-,(-; repealing Section 21.02.750 of the COUNCIL MEETING Date: ~}~ Bremerton Municipal Code Department: Community De-7,.' Presenter: Chris Hugo Roger A. Lubovich Phone: 5243 and 2345 SUMMARY: The current provisions of Section 21.02.750 BMC relating to open space requirements for residential and commercial development are in conflict with the Washington Supreme Court ruling in Ida Verde Intern. Holdings, Inc. v. City of Camas and may be unconstitutional. The proposed ordinance repeals Section 21.02.750 BMC in its entirety. ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance ilo. ~-qo ~ FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): APPROVALS: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY: MAYoR:FINANCE DIRECTOR: ~'"~~ "~_~_~__.~_. FISCAL/BUDGET: · ~___~:' ~ ......T~ .... ~ CONSENT AGENDA [] OPERATIONS: COUNCIL PRESIDENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION: 2. I move to pass Ordinance No. '~ ~0 ~ on second reading. COUNCIL ACTION: [] Approve [] Deny [] Table [] Continue [] No Action 19 ORDINANCE NO. 4q O0-- AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, repealing Section 21.02.750 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. WHEREAS, the current provisions of Section 21.02.750 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to open space requirements for residential and commercial development are in conflict with the Washington Supreme Court ruling in Isla Verde Intern. HoMings. Inc. v. City of Camas and may be unconstitutional; and WHEREAS, because this correction is technical in nature, recommendation by the Planning Commission is inapplicable; NOW THEREFORE, WHEREAS, on March 30, 2004, pursuant to RCW 36.70A. 106, the Department of Community Development sent a Notice of Intent to Adopt for this Ordinance to the Washington State Office of Community, Trade and Economic Development; and WHEREAS, the SEPA Responsible Official issued a determination of non- significance (DNS) on April 6, 2004 regarding the proposed actions herein; and WHEREAS, on ~'/Iq/O L/' and ~/2.3/o~L , the City Council considered and held a public heatings on this Ordinance during its regular City Council meetings; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION L Section 21.02.750 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Large Development Open Space and Landscaping" is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1 Repealing BMC 21.02. 750 £0 w/ ................................ ~-.~ ..........................ommon SECTION2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. APPROVED by the City Council the day of 2004 PASSED by the City Council the day of 2004 DAREN NYGREN, Council President Approved this day of ,2004 2 Repealing BMC 21.02. 750 22 CARY BOZEMAN, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney PUBLISHED the day of ., 2004 EFFECTWE the day of _, 2004 ORDiNANCE NO. R:\LEGAL\Ordinances\Community DevelopmentL21.02.750 Repeal.doc 3 Repealing BMC 21.02. 750 22 DATE SUBMITTED: May 26, 2004 BILL # 0 ~t _ ! C AGENDA BILL ~ ~ CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Public-Hd~ring on an Emergency Ordinance adopting the COUNCIL MEETING Date: June ~.~ and 23, 2004 International Fire Code, with local Department: Fire Department amendments. City Attorney's Office Presenter: Al Duke Brett Vinson Phone: 473-5380 473-2345 SUMMARY: Pursuant to Ch. 19.27 RCW, the 2003 edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the State of Washington, applies to all cities, including the City of Bremerton, effective July 1, 2004. The proposed ordinance amends the Bremerton Municipal Code to repeal the Uniform Fire Code and adopt the International Fire Code with local amendments, and makes other housekeeping amendments to reference the International Fire Code. ATTACHMENTS: Proposed emergency ordinance FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): APPROVALS: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: CITY ATTORNEY: FINANCE DIRECTOR: MAYOR: FISCAL/BUDGET: CONSENT AGENDA [] OPERATIONS: l COUNCIL PRESIDENT: "-'"~, -...,---~,~ /~-~i~c~,.-~.___. RECOMMENDED MOTION: 2. I move to pass Ordinance No. 4~O ~ on second reading. COUNCIL ACTION: [] Approve [] Deny [] Table [] Continue [] No Action 23 Office of the City Attorney Roger A, Lubovich, City Attorney ! ffitffi Memorandum TO: City Council Fi'0nl: Brett C. Vinson, Assistant City Attorney R~: International Building and Fire Codes 0at(l: June 1, 2004 On July 1, 2004 the 2003 edition of the International Building, Residential, Fire and Mechanical Codes and the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code, with statewide amendments, will replace the 1997 Uniform Building, Fire and Mechanical Codes and the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, all in accordance with the State Building Code Act and the amendments to the Washington Administrative Code promulgated by the State Building Code Council. Cities are required by the State Building Code Act to administer and enforce these codes, but have limited authority to enact local amendments, provided that the amendments do not diminish the statewide minimum performance standards. Over the past ten years, the three major national model building code organizations have been working to develop common code formats and to reduce unnecessary differences between codes. These efforts culminated with the creation of the 2000 editions of the International "family "of codes and the merger of the model code organizations into the International Code Council. With this merger, older codes such as the Uniform Building Code are no longer being updated and am slowly becoming obsolete (the 1997 Uniform Building Code was the last edition published). In 2003, the Washington State Legislature amended the State Building Code Act to replace the 1997 Uniform Building, Mechanical and Fire Codes with the 2003 International Codes, while retaining the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. Following the Legislature's action, the State Building Code Council promulgated the statewide amendments expressed in Chapters 51-50, 51-52, 51-57, and 51-51 of the Washington Administrative Code, to be effective July 1, 2004. ORDINANCE NO. Z~ q O~ AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to repeal the adoption of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Fire Code; to adopt the 2003 edition of the International Fire Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Ch. 51-54 of the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"); and to make other housekeeping amendments to various Bremerton Municipal Codes and further declaring an emergency. WHEREAS, as set forth in Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, the City previously adopted the state Uniform Fire Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ch. 19.27 RCW, the 2003 edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the State of Washington, applies to all cities, including the City of Bremerton, effective July 1, 2004; therefore, it is appropriate to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to repeal the Uniform Fire Code, to adopt the International Fire Code with local amendments, and to make other housekeeping amendments to reference the International Fire Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Bremerton Charter, ordinances must have two public heatings; and WHEREAS, without the passage of this ordinance as an emergency ordinance, it would not become effective until after July 1, 2004, the state mandated effective date; NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 18.02 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, entitled "City Fire Code" is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Chapter 18.02 entitled "City Fire Code" is hereby created to read as follows: CHAPTER 18.02 CITY FIRE CODE 18.02.010 PURPOSE. The purpose of the City Fire Code is to prescribe regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for safeguarding, to a reasonable degree of protection for the life and property of our citizens from the hazards of fire and explosion, arising fi'om the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the use of occupancy of buildings or premises. 1 International Fire Code - Adoption 25 18.02.020 FIRE CODE - ADOPTED. In accordance with Ch. 19.27 RCW, the International Fire Code, 2003 edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with any additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time by the State of Washington through its Building Code Council pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"), and International Fire Code, 2003 edition appendices B, C, D, and as further amended in this chapter, is hereby adopted and incorporated by this reference. One (1) copy of the International Fire Code is on file with the City's fire code official. 18.02.030 CODE CONFLICTS. To the extent allowed by RCW 19.27.040, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the International Fire Code adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and the provisions of Chapter 13.01 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, the Bremerton Municipal Code provisions shall govern 18.02.040 AMENDMENTS TO THE IFC - ADMINISTRATION. (a) General authority and responsibilities - Retained authority. Section 104 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Authority and Responsibilities," is amended by adding the following new subsection 104.1.1: Sec. 104.1.1 Retained authority - Additional conditions. The fire code official retains the authority to impose additional conditions where the official determines it necessary to mitigate identified fire protection impacts. These conditions may include, by way of example and without limitation, increased setbacks, use of fire retardant materials, installation of standpipes, tim sprinkler and fire alarm systems (b) General authority and responsibilities - Lot lines and setback lines. Section 104 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Authority and Responsibilities," is amended by adding the following new subsection 104.12: Sec. 104.12 Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the fire code official to administer and enforce the fire code, the fire code official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code and none shall be implied. (c) Permits - Fees. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.1.4: Sec. 105.1.4 Fees. The fire code official shall prepare a resolution establishing a schedule of fees, if any, for council consideration, which fees shall include the cost involved in the processing, issuance, and renewal of permits and certificates. Any fee schedule adopted by resolution shall govern the fee amount to be assessed for any permit or certificate and the fire code official shall collect those fees as a 2 International Fire Code - Adoption condition to issuance or renewal of any permit or certificate. Failure to pay for either an original permit or the required renewal within 30 days of the date notice is given, shall result in the City's termination of the permit or certificate application. (d) Permits - Term. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.1.5: Sec. 105.1.5 Term. Permits and certificates issued in accordance with this code shall be valid for a 12 month period and are renewable at the end of that 12 month term. (e) Board of appeals. Section 108 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Board of appeals," is amended by substituting section 108 with the following: Sec. 108 Board of appeals. The City of Bremerton hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building and fire codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 18.02.180 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. (f) Violation penalties. Section 109 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsection 109.3 with the following: Sec. 109.3 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the fire code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in section 18.02.170 of the Bremerton Municipal Code or as otherwise provided by law. (g) General definitions. Section 202 of the International Fire Code is amended to add the following four general definitions: APWA is the American Public Works Association. AWWA is the American Water Works Association. PRIVATE HYDRANT is a fire hydrant situated and maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes with restrictions as to use. PUBLIC HYDRANT is a fire hydrant situated and maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes without restrictions as to use for that purpose and is accessible for immediate use at all times. 3 International Fire Code - Adoption 27 18.02.050 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - SECTION 311 VACANT PREMISES. The following local amendments to Section 311 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems" are adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code: (a) Vacant premises - Fire protection systems. Section 311 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Vacant Premises," is amended by substituting subsection 311.2.2 with the following: Sec. 311.2.2 Fire protection. Fire alarm, sprinkler, and standpipe systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. Exception: If, in the opinion of the fire code official, the premises (a) has been cleared of all combustible materials and debris, (b) is of the type of construction with sufficient fire separation distance so as to not create a fire hazard, (c) has been secured to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons, and (d) has buildings that will not be heated, potentially exposing fire protection systems to freezing temperatures, then the fire code official may allow fire alarm and sprinkler systems to be placed out of service and may allow standpipes to be maintained as dry systems (without an automatic water supply). 18.02.060 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - CHAPTER 5, FIRE SERVICE FEATURES. The following local amendments to Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Service Features," are adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code: (a) Fire service features - Fire apparatus access roads. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is hereby adopted. (b) Fire apparatus access roads - Dimensions. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.1 with the following: Sec. 503.2.1 Dimensions. The following minimum dimensions shall apply for fire apparatus access roads: 1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with section 503.6 and Appendix D 103.5, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). 2. In the immediate vicinity of any building or portion thereof in excess of 28 feet in height, the fire apparatus access road shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet (7924 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). 3. At least one of the required tim apparatus access roads shall be located a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 25 feet from 4 International Fire Code - Adoption 28 each building on the promises and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of each building. The measurement for this requirement shall be taken from the exterior wall of the building to the nearest edge of the fire apparatus access road. (c) Fire apparatus access roads - Bridges and elevated surfaces. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.6 with the following: Sec. 503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge or elevated surface shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with specifications established by the fire code official and the City's public works director, or their designees; at a minimum, however, the bridge or elevated surface shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of a 30 or more ton fire apparatus, the total imposed load to be determined by the fire code official. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for that use, approved barriers or approved signs, or both, shall be installed and maintained, if required by the fire code official. (d) Fire apparatus access roads - Marking. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.3 with the following: Sec 503.3 Marking. Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked whenever necessary to maintain the unobstructed minimum required width of roadways. Subject to the fire code official's prior written approval, marked fire apparatus access roads, or "fire lanes" as defined in section 502.1 of the code, may be established or relocated at the time of plan review, pre-construction site inspection, and/or post construction site inspection as well as any time during the life of the occupancy. Only those fire apparatus access roads established by the fire code official can utilize red marking paint and the term "fire lane." Fire lanes shall be marked as directed by the fire code official with one or more of the following types of marking: 503.3.1 Type 1. The following shall apply to Type 1 marking: 1. Curbs shall be identified by red traffic paint with a 6 inch wide stripe on the top and front, extending the length of the designated fire lane. 5 International Fire Code - Adoption 29 2. Rolled curbs shall be identified by red traffic paint with a 6 inch wide stripe on the curb, extending the length of the designated fire lane. 3. Lanes without curbs shall be identified by red traffic paint with a 6 inch wide stripe on the pavement, extending the length of the designated fire lane. 4. The words "NO PARKING - FiRE LANE "shall be in 3 inch stroke white letters 18 inches in height, and placed 8 inches measured perpendicular from the red paint stripe on the pavement. In most cases, both sides of the access road shall be marked. Where long drives are to be marked, the repetitions shall alternate sides of the drive. 503.3.2 Type 2. The following shall apply to Type 2 marking: 1. In addition to the requirements for Type 1 marking, Type 2 marking shall also include the addition of metal signs stating "NO PARKING - FiRE LANE" to be installed at intervals or locations designated by the fire code official. The signs shall be approximately 12 inches in width and 18 inches in height and have red letters on a white background. Metal signs shall be installed on either 2 inch metal pipes, for private property, or treated 4 inch by 4 inch wood posts, for public property, and shall be located so that the bottom of the sign is a minimum of 7 feet above the curb. Where fire lanes are adjacent to buildings or structures and when approved or directed by the fire code official, the signs may be placed on the face of the building or structure. 503.3.3 Type 3. The following shall apply to Type 3 marking: 1. Where directed by the fire code official, specific areas shall be designated and those areas are to be marked with diagonal striping across the width of the fire lane. Diagonal marking shall be used in conjunction with painted curbs and/or edge striping and shall mn at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees from one side to the other. These diagonal lines shall be in red traffic paint, parallel with each other, at least 6 inches in width, and 24 inches apart. Lettering shall occur as with Type 1 marking. 503.3.4 Street or Road Signs. Street or road signs shall be provided for all private and public roads. All private street and road signs shall be designed and installed to meet public road sign standards as set by the City of Bremerton Street Department, any expense shall be the responsibility of the property owner. New street and road signs shall be posted within 30 days after receiving approval from the City of Bremerton Engineering Department. 6 International Fire Code - Adoption 30 503.3.5 Alternate materials and methods. The fire code official may modify, on a case-by-case basis, any of the marking provisions in this subsection 503.3 where practical difficulties exist. Modification requests shall be submitted in writing to the fire code official setting forth a suggested alternative. (e) Fire apparatus access roads. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads" is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.7: 503.7 Residential Driveway Access and Sprinkler Requirements. In the event the number of R division 3 or U occupancies exceeds two, the maximum number allowed off a driveway will be 9 if a residential fire sprinkler system is installed in each new structure. (f) Access to building openings and roofs - Required access. Section 504 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Access to Building Openings and Roofs," is amended by substituting subsection 504.1 with the following: Sec. 504.1 Required access. The following points of access must be provided: 1. Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the International Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department. 2. Each tenant space provided with a secondary exit to the exterior or exit corridor shall be provided with tenant identification by business name and/or address. Letters and numbers shall be posted on the corridor/exterior side of the door, be plainly legible, and shall contrast with their background. 3. An approved access walkway shall be provided to connect fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings. 4. All rescue windows shall be accessible by a 35-foot ground extension ladder placed so that the inclination of the ladder does not exceed 70 degrees. An area of discharge, 36 inches in all directions around the base of the ladder, shall be provided. Ladders and associated areas of discharge shall be located within the property lines. 5. All occupancies shall be required to provide approved life safety rescue access, as defined in section 902 of this code. Exception: Group U occupancies. 6. The provisions of this subsection shall apply if, at the time of the first permit application, the county assessed valuation for the building(s) subject to the permit application will increase by more than 50 percent due to alterations or repairs to the building(s) within any 70 month time period. Additions to an existing structure shall be considered new construction and subject to the provisions of this section. If additions to an existing structure cause a building to meet 7 International Fire Code - Adoption the ama, number of floor levels, or units that would subject a new building to the requirements of this section, the entire building will then be required to comply with this section. (g) Premise Identification. Section 505 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Premise Identification" is amended by adding the following new subsection 505.1.1: 505.1.1 Address numbers for Commercial Buildings. Address numbers for commemial buildings shall be 0-50" from street or less: 6- 12" minimum height; 50' to 100' from Street: 12-18" minimum height; Mom than 100' from Street: 18-24" minimum height; (h) Fire protection water supplies - Existing non-conforming hydrants. Section 508 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended to add a new subsection 508.1.1 as follows: Sec. 508.1.1 Existing non-confirming hydrants. At such time as an existing hydrant, which does not conform to the requirements and standards of this section, is replaced, it shall be replaced with a hydrant that does conform to the standards and reqnimments of this section. (i) Fire protection water supplies - Where required. Section 508 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by substituting subsection 508.5.1 with the following: Sec. 508.5.1 Where required. All buildings or structures shall be located so that them is at least 1 hydrant within 150 feet, and no portion of the building or structure is more than 300 feet from a hydrant, as measured by an approved route. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies the distance required shall be 600 feet (183m). 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m) Fire protection water supplies - Installation requirements. Section 508 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by substituting subsection 508.5.7 with the following: Sec 508.5.7 Installation requirements. All tim hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the specifications established by the tim code official or his or her designee, or at a minimum, in accordance with the latest NFPA, APWA, or AWWA standards. In addition, unless modified by written decision of the tim code official, the following requirements shall apply to all building construction projects: 8 International Fire Code - Adoption 32 1. All fire hydrant piping, valves, and related appurtenances shall be approved by the City's public works department. 2. The fire hydrant installation and its attendant water system connection shall conform to the City's specifications and design and constmction standards. 3. An auxiliary gate valve shall be installed at the main line tee to permit the repair and replacement of the hydrant without disruption of water service. 4. All hydrants shall be plumb, plus or minus 3 degrees, to be set to finished grade with the bottom flange 2 inches above the ground or curb grade and have no less than 36 inches in diameter of clear area around the hydrant for the clearance of hydrant wrenches on both outlets and the operating nut. 5. The largest port shall face the most likely direction of approach and location of the fire apparatus while pumping as determined by the fire code official. Distance from the pumper port to the street curb shall be no further than 10 feet. 6. The lead from the service main to the hydrant shall be no less than 6 inches in diameter. Any hydrant leads over 50 feet in length from the water main to hydrant shall be no less than 8 inches in diameter. 7. All hydrants installed in single family residential areas shall be supplied by not less than 6 inch mains and shall be capable of delivering 1,000 gpm fire flow over and above average maximum demands at the farthest point of the installation except with fire code official approval and the home is installed with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with this code. 8. All hydrants shall have at least 5 inch minimum valve openings, "O" ring stem seal, two 2t/2 inch national standard thread hose ports, one 4V2 inch steamer port with national standard threads or otherwise determined by the fire code official. In addition, all hydrants shall meet AWWA standards for public hydrants and be of a type approved for use in the City by the City's public works department. In addition, all hydrants shall be equipped with a 5 inch Storz adapter on the steamer port. 9. All pipe shall meet the City standards as determined by the public works department. Piping located entirely within private property and maintained by the property owner shall meet the requirements and be approved by the fire code official. The fire code official may approve any piping material that has been tested and approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. 10. The maximum distance between hydrants in single family use district zones shall be 600 feet. 9 International Fire Code - Adoption 11. The maximum distance between hydrants in commercial, industrial, and apartment (including duplex) use zones shall be 300 feet. 12. Lateral spacing of hydrants shall be predicated on hydrants being located at street intersections. 13. The appropriate water authority and the fire department shall be notified in writing of the anticipated date the hydrant installation and its attendant water connection system will be available for use. 14. All hydrants shall meet City of Bremerton Hydrant Identification standards as established by the fire code official. (k) Fire protection water supplies - Notification. Section 508 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 508.6 as follows: Sec. 508.6 Notification. The owner of property on which private hydrants are located and the public agencies that own or control public hydrants must provide the fire code official with the following written service notifications: Sec. 508.6.1 In-service notification. The fire code official shall be notified when any newly installed hydrant or main is placed into service. Sec. 508.6.2 Out-of-service notification. Where any hydrant is out of service or has not yet been placed in service, the hydrant shall be identified as being out of service and shall be appropriately marked as out of service, by a method approved by the fire code official. (1) Fire protection water supplies - Dead-end mains prohibited. Section 508 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 508.7 as follows: Sec. 508.7 Dead-end mains prohibited. When appropriate, all water mains in any project shall be looped. (m) Fire protection water supplies - Building permit requirements. Section 508 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 508.8 as follows: Sec. 508.8 Building permit requirements. No building permit shall be issued until all plans required by this section have been submitted and approved in accordance with the provisions of this section. No construction beyond the foundation shall be allowed until all hydrants and mains required by this section are in place and approved. 10 International Fire Code - Adoption 34 (n) Fire department access to equipment - Identification. Section 510 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Department Access to Equipment," is amended by substituting subsection 510.1 with the following: Sec. 510.1 Identification. The following identification requirements shall apply to access to equipment. 1. Fire protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent parking and/or other obstructions. 2. Entrances to rooms containing controls for air- conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression, or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department. 3. Approved signs are required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location. Signs shall be constructed of durable materials, permanently installed, and readily visible. 4. All fire department connections shall have a sign approved by the fire code official. The sign shall specify the type of water-based fire protection system it serves and the building areas served. 5. All main control valves and sectional valves for water-based fire protection systems shall have a sign specifying what the valves control. 6. All sprinklers and standpipe risers shall have signs to indicate which type of water-based fire protection system is being used. 18.02.070 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL HRE CODE - SECTION 901, GENERAL. The following local amendments to Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General," are adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code: (a) Fire protection systems - Scope and application. Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting subsection 901.1 with the following: Sec. 901.1 Scope and application. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all occupancies and buildings, shall specify where fire protection systems are required, and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing, and maintenance of all fire protection systems; however, nothing contained in this chapter shall diminish or reduce the requirements of any duly adopted building codes, including state and local amendments, or other City ordinances, resolutions, or regulations. In the event of any conflict in requirements among these codes, ordinances, resolutions, or regulations, the more stringent provision shall apply. 11 International Fire Code - Adoption (b) Fire protection systems - Alterations, repairs, and additions. Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by adding a new subsection 901.1.1 as follows: Sec. 901.1.1 Alterations, repairs, and additions. The provisions of this subsection shall apply if, at the time of the first permit application, the county assessed valuation for the building(s) subject to the permit application will increase by mom than 50 percent due to alterations or repairs to the building(s) within any 70 month time period. Additions to an existing structure shall be considered new constmction and subject to the provisions of this section. If additions to an existing structure cause a building to meet the area, number of floor levels, or units that would subject a new building to the requirements of this section, the entire building will then be required to comply with this section. (c) Fire protection systems - Standards. Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting subsection 901.6.1 and Table 901.6.1 with the following: Sec. 901.6.1 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association ("NFPA") standards listed in Table 901.6.1 below. Table 901.6.1 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS SYSTEM STANDARD Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 12 Clean agent fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 2001 Dry chemical fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 17 Emergency power systems NFPA 110 & NFPA 111 Fire alarm systems NFPA 72 Fim doors NFPA 80 Foam fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 11 Halogenated fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 12A Smoke-control systems NFPA 92A Underground fire lines and hydrants NFPA 25 Water-based fire protection systems NFPA 25 Water-mist systems NFI?A 750 Wet chemical tim-extinguishing systems NFPA 17A 12 International Fire Code - Adoption 36 (d) Fire protection systems - Records. Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting subsection 901.6.2 with the following: Sec. 901.6.2 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of 3 years. A copy of each inspection, test, or maintenance record shall be forwarded to the fire code official within 30 days of the date the inspection, test, or maintenance occurred. (e) Fire Protection Systems - Definitions. Section 902 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following three definitions: FIRE FLOW. A measure of the sustained flow of available water for firefighting at a specific building or within a specific area at 20 pounds-per-square-inch residual pressure. FIRE WALL. An approved wall of not less than 4 hour tim- resistive construction with no openings, which extends vertically from the foundation to terminate in a parapet not less than 30 inches above the roof, and which extends horizontally to the furthest projection of any portion of the building or to a point 30 inches beyond the intersecting exterior wall, whichever is furthest. As an alternative to the horizontal requirements, such fire wall may be extended a minimum of 30 inches along both sides of the intersecting exterior wall, provided them are no projections beyond the intersecting exterior walL(make sure to check with building code) LIFE SAFETY RESCUE ACCESS. Unobstmcted access to all floor levels and each roof level of a building on not less than 20 percent of the building perimeter by utilizing a 35 foot ladder. An alternate method would be at least 1 stairway enclosure with exit doorways from each floor level and with a door opening onto each roof level which conforms to the requirements of the International Building Code. 18.02.080 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - SECTION 903, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. The following local amendments to Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," are adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code: (a) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2 with the following: Sec. 903.2 Where required. Approved fire sprinkler systems shall be installed as follows: 1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow as required by this code. 13 International Fire Code - Adoption 37 Exception: Group U Occupancies. 2. All new buildings and structures with a gross floor area of 10,000 or more square feet (929 m2), or where this code provides a more restrictive floor area requirement, and shall be provided in all locations or where described by this code. Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries, and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by a wall with a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and a floor/ceiling assembly with a fire- resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. 3. Where this code requires the installation of an automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy within an otherwise non-sprinkled building, then automatic sprinkler protection will be required throughout the entire building. 4. Only 4 hour area separation walls without openings shall constitute separate buildings to allow for a fire sprinkler exemption. (b) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section. For Group A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-4 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the entire building. For Group A-5 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in 903.2.1.5. (c) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1.1 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The gross fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. 4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex. 5. Dance halls where the total gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2). 14 International Fire Code - Adoption (d) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1.2 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area of the building exceeds 5,000 square feet. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. (e) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1.3 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports arena areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit. (f) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1.4 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports arena areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit. 15 International Fire Code - Adoption 39 (g) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.2 with the following: Sec. 903.2.2 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows: 1. Throughout all Group E occupancies where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any fire area or area below the level of exit discharge where every classroom throughout the building has at least one exterior exit door at ground level. 3. Throughout all newly constructed Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or more for more than 12 hours per week or four hours in any one day. A minimum water supply meeting the requirements of NFPA 13 shall be required. The fire code official may reduce fire flow requirements for buildings protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. For the purpose of this section, additions exceeding 60 percent of the assessed value of such building or structure, or alterations and repairs to any portion of a building or structure within a twelve-month period that exceeds 100 percent of the value of such building or structure shall be considered new constmction. In the case of additions, only 4 hour area separation walls shall define separate buildings regarding sprinkler requirements. Exceptions: 1. Portable school classrooms, provided aggregate areas of clusters of portable school classrooms does not exceed 5,000 square feet (1465 m2); and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required in Chapter 5 of the building code. 2. Group E day care When not required by other provisions of this chapter, a fire- extinguishing system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 may be used for increases and substitutions allowed in Section 504.2, 506.3, and Table 601 of the building code. (h) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.3 with the following: Sec. 903.2.3 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 16 International Fire Code - Adoption 40 1. Where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet; or 2. Where a Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade. (i) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.6 with the following: Sec. 903.2.6 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet; or 2. Where a Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade. (j) Automatic sprinkler systems - Speculative use warehouses. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by adding the following new subsection 903.2.8.3: Sec. 903.2.8.3. Speculative use warehouses. Where the occupant, tenant, or use of the building or storage commodity has not been determined or it is otherwise a speculative use warehouse or building, the automatic sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following: 1. The design area shall be not less than 5,600 square feet (520 m2). 2. The density shall be not less than that for class IV non-encapsulated commodities on wood pallets, with no solid, slatted, or wire mesh shelving, and with aisles that are 8 feet or more in width and up to 20 feet in height. 3. Sprinkler piping that is 4 inches and larger in width shall be used and the structural engineer of record shall provide written verification approving of the point and dead loads. (k) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.8 with the following: Sec. 903.2.8 Group $-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S- 1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet; or 2. Where a Group S-l fire area is located more than three stories above grade. 17 International Fire Code - Adoption 41 (1) Automatic ,prinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.7 with the following: Sec. 903.2.7 Group R. All Group R occupancies of five (5) or mom units shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3. Sprinkler heads in ldtchens shall be installed (on the ceiling) no more than 2 feet out from the front of the stove top. (m) Automatic sprinkler systems - Installation Requirements. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.3.7 with the following: Sec. 903.3.7 Fire departments connection locations. All fire department connection locations (F.D.C.'s) to automatic sprinklers and/or standpipe systems shall be located not less than 3 feet, nor more than 10 feet from the finished edge of an approved fire apparatus access road. ED.C.'s shall not be located more than 50 feet from a fhe hydrant. ED.C.'s and fire hydrants shall be located on the same side of an approved apparatus access road. ED.C.'s serving sprinkler systems shall not be located on the wall of a building, unless approved by the fire code official. ED.C.'s serving class 1 or 3 standpipe systems may be located on walls, provided such walls are of fire resistive or noncombustible construction. Exception: ED.C.'s that are not able to be located away from a wall due to physical restrictions, may be located in an area approved by the fire code official. ED.C.'s shall be installed/located at the front of the building not less than 18 inches nor more than 36 inches above the finished grade of an approved fire apparatus access road. ED.C.'s shall not be obstructed by vehicle parking, carports, garages, refuse storage containers, fences, landscaping or other obscuring features. F.D.C.'s shall be provided with tight fitting threaded caps or Knox type lockable caps. (n) Automatic sprinkler systems - Alarms. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.4.2 with the following: See. 903.4.2 Alarms - Exterior notification. Approved audible alarm devices shall be connected to every 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. Alarm devices shall be water-motor operated and shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location at each riser or riser group. Exception: NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R sprinkler systems may utilize an electrically operated alarm bell on the exterior of the 18 International Fire Code - Adoption 42 building in an approved location at each riser or riser group, provided that the electrically operated alarm bell cannot be silenced during water flow. 9.03.4.2.1 Alarms - Interior notification. Actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate interior audible/visual notification appliances as outlined in NFPA 72 at all exits from all floors or where a fire alarm system is installed. The fire alarm system notification circuits shall provide the interior notification. Exception: NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R sprinkler systems do not require interior audible/visual notification appliances, except if a fire alarm system is installed, then the tim alarm system notification circuits shall provide the interior notification. 18.02.090 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS. The following local amendments to Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems" are adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code: (a) Fire alarm and detection systems - General. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to add subsection 907.1.3 as follows: Sec 907.1.3 Fire detection system. In addition to any requirement of subsection 907.2 or 907.3, all occupancies exceeding 4,000 square feet gross floor area shall be required to provide an approved addressable automatic fire detection system to meet NFPA 72 requirements. Fire walls as noted in the International Building Code shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire detection system unless the fire walls are as defined in section 902 of this code. Exceptions: 1. Group U Occupancies. 2. Occupancies protected throughout by an approved/monitored automatic sprinkler system can delete heat detectors from the system. 3. One and two family residences. 4. Those buildings that require 10 or less fire alarm devises pursuant to 907.2. (b) Fire alarm and detection systems - Where Required. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.2 with the following: Sec. 907.2 Where required. In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23, all new occupancies of Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, and S, within new or existing buildings or 19 International Fire Code - Adoption 43 structures, where the fire area exceeds 4000 square feet, an approved manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided. Approved addressable fire alarm systems will be required in all buildings having 10 or more fire alarm system devices. Where automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the fire alarm system, automatic heat detection requirements of this section may be modified upon specific approval by the fire code official. In all remodels of existing non-sprinkled buildings over 4,000 square feet gross floor area, when the value of any remodel work exceeds 50 percent of the buildings assessed valuation. In any non-sprinkled existing building over 4,000 square feet gross floor area when a change in occupancy use classification occurs. (c) Fire alarm and detection systems - Duct smoke detectors. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to repeal Exception 1 in subsection 907.12. The amended subsection 907.12 reads as follows: Sec. 907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. (d) Fire alarm and detection systems - Monitoring. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.15 with the following: Sec. 907.15 Monitoring. Where fire alarm systems are required by this chapter or by the International Building Code, a U.L.-listed central monitoring station in accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems. Exception: Supervisory service is not required for: 1. Single-and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10. 2. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies. 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings. 20 International Fire Code - Adoption 44 4. Those existing R-1 and R-2 occupancies that are addressed by section 18.03.120(a) of the Bremerton Municipal Code. (e) Fire alarm and detection systems - Monitoring. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.17.1: Sec. 907.17.1 Testing Prerequisites. Upon completion of the installation or alteration, a satisfactory test of the entire system and its functions shall be made in the in the presence of the fire code official within two weeks of completion of installation. Prior to the acceptance test, written documentation shall be provided to the fire department certifying that the system has been installed and pre-tested in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. (f) Fire alarm and detection systems - Monitoring. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.21: Sec. 907.21. Location/Security. The control unit, remote annunciator, alarm panel, and access keys to locked fire alarm equipment shall be installed and maintained in a location approved by the fire code official All occupancies equipped with a fire sprinkler or alarm system shall install a key safe below an exterior hom strobe and near the access to the remote annunciator or main entrance. Alarm panel access keys and building access keys or master keys shall be provided and kept in an on- site wall mounted entry key safe provided by the building owner and shall meet specifications of the fire code official. (g) Fire alarm and detection systems - Monitoring. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.22: Sec. 907.22. Instructions. Written operating instmctions for the fire alarm system shall be provided and kept in an on-sim wall mounted entry key safe provided by the building owner and shall meet specifications of fire code official. All alarm systems shall be capable of being silenced without having to be reset. Alarm panels that require a reset code to silence or reset the system shall be programmed with a fire department reset code that is approved by the fire code official. 18.02.100 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - CHAPTER 14, FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION. The following local amendment to Chapter 14 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition," is hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein. 21 International Fire Code - Adoption 45 (a) Water supply for fire protection - When required. Section 1412 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Water Supply for Fire Protection," is amended by substituting subsection 1412.1 with the following: Sec. 1412.1 When required. An approved water supply for fire protection shall be made available as soon as combustible material arrives on the site. 18.02.110 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - CHAPTER 22, MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES. The following local amendment to Chapter 22 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages," is hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein Sec. 2205.3.1. Required Spill Control Equipment Every fuel dispensing facility and repair garage shall maintain at least 50 pounds of rice hulls or other approved absorbent and at least 25 approved absorbent pads, minimum dimension 16 inch by 16 inch and/or other spill control equipment as approved by the fire code official. 18.02.120 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - CHAPTER 27, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS. The following local amendment to Chapter 27 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Hazardous Materials - General Provisions," is hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein. (a) Storage - Ventilation - System requirements. Section 2704 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Storage," is amended by substituting subsection 2704.3.1 with the following: Sec. 2704.3.1 System requirements. Exhaust ventilation systems shall comply with all of the following: 1. Installation shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. 2. Mechanical ventilation shall be at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot [0.00508 m3/(s · m2)] of floor area over the storage area. 3. Systems shall operate continuously unless alternative designs are approved. 4. A manual shutoffcontrol shall be provided outside of the room in a position adjacent to the access door to the room or in another location, if approved by the fire code official. The switch shall be of the break-glass type and shall be labeled: VENTILATION SYSTEM EMERGENCY SHUTOFF: FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY. 5. Exhaust ventilation shall be designed to consider the density of the potential fumes or vapors released. For fumes or vapors that are heavier than air, exhaust shall be taken from a point within 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor. 22 International Fire Code- Adoption 46 6. The location of both the exhaust and inlet air openings shall be designed to provide air movement across all portions of the floor or room to prevent the accumulation of vapors. 7. Exhaust ventilation shall not be recirculated within the room or building if the materials stored are capable of emitting hazardous vapors. 18.02.130 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - CHAPTER 46, MARINAS. The following local amendment adding a new Chapter 46 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Marinas," is hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein. Chapter 46 MARINAS 4601 Scope Marina facilities shall be in accordance with this chapter. 4601.1 Plans And Approvals Plans for marina fire-protection facilities shall be approved prior to installation. The work shall be subject to final inspection and approval after installation. 4601.2 Permits Permits are required to use open-flame devices for maintenance or repair on vessels, floats, piers or wharves. 4602 DEFINITIONS 4602.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purpose of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. FLOAT is a floating structure normally used as a point of transfer for passengers and goods, or both, for mooring purposes. MARINA is any portion of the ocean or inland water, either naturally or artificially protected, for the mooring, servicing or safety of vessels and shall include artificially protected works, the public or private lands ashore, and structures or facilities provided within the enclosed body of water and ashore for the mooring or servicing of vessels or the servicing of their crews or passengers. PIER is a structure built over the water, supported by pillars or piles, and used as a landing place, pleasure pavilion or similar purpose. 23 International Fire Code - Adoption 47 VESSEL is watercraft of any type, other than seaplanes on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation. Included in this definition are nontransportation vessels such as houseboats and boathouses. WHARF is a structure or bulkhead constructed of wood, stone, concrete or similar material built at the shore of a harbor, lake or river for vessels to lie alongside of, and piers or floats to be anchored to. 4603 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 4603.1 Combustible Debris. Combustible debris and rubbish shall not be deposited or accumulated on land beneath marina structures, piers or wharves. 4603.2 Sources of Ignition. Open-flame devices used for lighting or decoration on the exterior of a vessel, float, pier or wharf shall be approved. 4603.3 Flammable or Combustible Liquid Spills. Spills of flammable or combustible liquids at or upon the water shall be reported immediately to the fire department or jurisdictional authorities. 4603.4 Rubbish Containers. Containers with tightfitting or selfclosing lids shall be provided for the temporary storage of combustible trash or rubbish. 4603.5 Electrical Equipment. Electrical equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with its listing and Section 605 as required for wet, damp and hazardous locations. 4603.6 Berthing and Storage. Berthing and storage shall be in accordance with NFPA 303, Chapter 5. 4603.7 Addressing. Each slip shall be numbered and clearly marked. 4604 FIRE-PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 4604.1 General. Piers, wharves, floats with facilities for mooring or servicing five or more vessels, and marine motor vehicle fuel- dispensing stations shall be equipped with fire-protection equipment in accordance with Section 4604. 24 International Fire Code - Adoption 4604.2 Standpipes. Marinas and boatyards shall be equipped throughout with standpipe systems in accordance with following: 1. All portions of floats exceeding 150' in distance from the point of fire apparatus access shall be provided with an approved dry standpipe system, installed in conformity with NFPA 14 and Section 905.12. 2. Hose stations shall be provided at 150' intervals, with the most remote station a maximum of 75' from the end of the float. Each hose station shall be provided with two 2-1/2" standpipe valves with 2 V~" to 1 IA" reducers with caps. Installation of fire hose is not mandatory at standpipe locations. All hose station risers shall be galvanized steel. 3. Each standpipe system shall be provided with a minimum of two 2-1/2" Fire Department connection. The Fire Department connection shall be located on the shore end of the first floating dock. 4. Piping shall be minimum schedule 40 class and shall be sized to deliver 300 GPM at 65 psi residual pressure at the most remote station with a delivered pressure of 150 psi at the Fire Department connection. 5. Sectional valves shall be provided at the change of direction of each float and at each hose station. The valve shall be down stream of the hose station. 4604.3 Access and Water Supply. Piers and wharves shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water-supply systems with on-site fire hydrants when required by the fire code official. Such roads and water systems shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.2 and 508. 4604.4 Portable Fire Extinguishers. One fire extinguisher for ordinary (moderate) hazard type, shall be provided at each required hose station. Additional fire extinguishers, suitable for the hazards involved, shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Section 906. 4604.5 Communications. A telephone not requiring a coin to operate or other approved, clearly identified means to notify the fire department shall be provided on the site in a location approved by the code official. 4605 MARINE MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS 4605.1 Fuel- Dispensing. Marine motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations shall be in accordance with Chapter 22 of this code. 25 International Fire Code - Adoption 49 18.02.140 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - APPENDIX D, FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS. The following local amendments to Appendix D to the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein. (a) Minimum specifications - Grade. Section D 103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Minimum specifications," is amended by substituting subsection D103.2 with the following: Sec. D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 15 percent longitudinal and/or 6 percent laterally in grade. Approach and departure angle for fire apparatus access shall be as determined by the fire code official. Unless building sprinklers have been installed in accordance with this code and the roadway has been approved by the fire code official. (b) Minimum specifications - Turning radius. Section D103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Minimum specifications," is amended by substituting subsection D103.3 with the following: Sec. D103.3 Turning radius. The fire apparatus access road shall have a 23 foot minimum inside turning radius and a 45 toot minimum outside turning radius. (c) Fire Apparatus Access Road Gates,. Section D 103.5 of the International Fire Code, entitled ". Fire Apparatus Access Road Gates," is amended by substituting subsection D 103.5.1 with the following: Sec. D103.5.1. The minimum gate width shall be 14 feet. 18.02.150 FIRE CODES - FEES. The fees to be assessed for the codes adopted in this Chapter shall be as set forth in BMC 3.01.060 Fire Department - Rate Table E, as currently enacted or as hereafter amended 18.02.160 CITY OF BREMERTON FALSE ALARM CODE. (a) For the purposes of this Section, a fire alarm shall be deemed and construed as being any act as follows: The giving, signaling or transmitting of a fire alarm to any public tim station, tim company, fire officer or any employee of the jurisdiction who has normal responsibilities for public safety, or to any central station monitoring agency whose purpose is to monitor fire and/or public safety, whether by telephone, spoken word, electronic conveyance or otherwise, any information to the effect that there is a fire or emergency at or near the place indicated by such signal or transmission. Co) It shall be unlawful for any person to give, signal, or transmit or for any person to cause or permit to be given, signaled, or transmitted, in any manner any false alarm. (c) It shall be tmlawful for any person to tamper with or maliciously injure any fire alarm system or equipment maintained for the purpose of transmitting fire alarms to the fire department. (d) Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the sounding of any such signal essential for the carry/ng out of any system maintenance or fire drill. The tim code official, his designated 26 International Fire Code - Adoption 50 representative, or the responsible central station monitoring agency, shall be notified in advance when such signal will be sounded. (e) Any person, firm or corporation who is found to have signaled or transmitted a false alarm shall be guilty of a civil infraction and shall be fined as follows: (1) For a fire department response to promises at which no other false alarm has occurred within the preceding six months, hereinafter referred to as a "first response", no fee shall be charged. (2) For a tim department response to a promises within six months after a first response, a fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) shall be charged. (3) For a fire department response to a promises for three or more occurrences within any six month period, a fee of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) shall be charged for each occurrence. (0 Definitions: False Alarm: False alarm shall mean the activation of a fire alarm at a time when no conditions attributable to a fke or smoke condition are found to exist upon arrival of the fire department. Fire code official: Fire Chief shall mean the Chief of the Fire Department, or his designated representative. Person: Person shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind. Preventable Alarm: Preventable false alarm shall mean a false alarm caused or initiated or allowed to be caused or initiated by the premises owner, or by a representative, assignee, or other persons that function under the direction or control of the owner, whether caused by direct intent, malicious action or by system neglect or improper system maintenance. Unpreventable Alarm: Unpreventable false alarm shall mean a false alarm caused by power failures or interferences unrelated to the operation of the premises. (g) Any person having or maintaining a fire alarm shall, within three working days after notice by the fire code official at the scene of a false alarm, shall make a written report to the f'ne code official setting forth the cause of such false alarm, the corrective action taken, whether such alarm has been inspected by an authorized service person, and such other information as the fire code official may reasonably require to determine the cause of such false alarm and the proscribed action necessary. (h) The determination whether or not a false alarm was preventable shall be made by the fire code official. Any fee resulting from a determination that a false alarm was preventable shall be billed by the City Treasurer's Office and shall be deposited in the General Fund. 18.02.170 VIOLATION - PENALTY. (a) Any violation of any provision of the city fire code, Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal code, constitutes a civil violation under Chapter 1.04 BMC for which a monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement may be required as provided therein. (b) In addition to or as an altemative to any other penalty provided in this chapter or by law, any person who violates any of the provisions of the city f'ue code, Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 1.12.020(2) BMC. 27 International Fire Code - Adoption 51 18.02.180 APPEALS. (a) Appeals' to the hearing examiner. (1) Jurisdiction. The City hearings examiner has been designated as the board of appeals and shall have jurisdiction over all matters concerning the application of the building codes cited in Ch. 17.04 BMC. The City hearings examiner, however, shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of these codes, nor shall the City hearings examiner be empowered to waive requirements of these building codes. (2) Filing. Appeals shall be filed with the hearings examiner in accordance with Ch. 2.13 Bremerton Municipal Code. (3) Standing. Standing to bring an appeal under this chapter is limited to the following persons: (i) The applicant and the owner of property to which the permit decision is directed. (ii) Another person aggrieved or adversely affected by the order, determination, or decision, or who would be aggrieved or adversely affected by a reversal or modification of the order, determination, or decision. A person who is aggrieved or adversely affected within the meaning of this section only when all of the following conditions are present: a. The order, determination, or decision has prejudiced or is likely to prejudice that person; b. A judgment in favor of that person would substantially eliminate or redress the prejudice to that person caused or likely to be caused by the order, determination, or decision; and c. The appellant has exhausted his or her administrative remedies to the extent required by law. (b) Appeals to superior court. Appeals to the hearings examiner shall be made pursuant to Ch. 2.13 Bremerton Municipal Code. SECTION2. Finding of an Emergency. Pursuant to City of Bremerton Charter Section 15(4)(b), the City Council declares an emergency to exist and authorizes this ordinance to become effective upon passage and publication. SECTION 3. The provisions of Section 1 as adopted herein shall become effective July 1, 2004 in accordance with state laws. SECTION4. Savings. The existing chapters and sections of the Bremerton Municipal Code, which are repealed and replaced by this ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect until the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION5. Severability. If any one or more section, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full fome and effect. 28 International Fire Code - Adoption 52 SECTION 6: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on July 1, 2004. APPROVED by the City Council the day of ,2004 PASSED by the City Council the day of ,2004 DAREN NYGREN, Council President Approved this day of ,2004 CARY BOZEMAN, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: PAULA JOHNSTON, Interim City Clerk ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney PUBLISHED the day of ,2004 EFFECTIVE the day of ,2004 ORDINANCE NO. RALEGAL\OrdinancesLFire~IFC adoption - 2004.doc 29 International Fire Code - Adopts'on DATE SUBMITTED: May 26, 2004 BILL # t~? ~/- /! {d AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON q b CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Public Head'fig on an Committee Meeting Date: Emergency Ordinance adopting the COUNCIL MEETING Date: June lq and 23, 2004 International Building Code, the Department: Community Development International Residential Code, the City Attorney's Office International Mechanical Code and the Presenter: Jim Svensson Uniform Plumbing Code Brett Vinson Phone: 473-5275 473-2345 SUMMARY: Pursuant to Ch. 19.27 RCW, the 2003 editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State of Washington, apply to all cities, including the City of Bremerton, effective July 1, 2004. The proposed ordinance amends the Bmmerton Municipal Code to formally adopt the same. ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Emergency Ordinance /00, dr~ O~ FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): APPROVALS: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: ~- CITY ATTORNEY: ~ F~ANCE D~CTOR: " MAYOR: ~'xfx CONSENT AGENDA FISCA~UDGET: OPERATIONS: COUNC~ PRESIDENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. I ......t~ .pp .....h~ p,~p~o~d ......~,,~ ~,dhmucc un m~t ~.dh,6. 2. I move to pass Ordinance No. 4 ~0~ on second reading, COUNCIL ACTION: [] Approve [] Deny [] Table [] Continue [] NoAction 54 Office of the City Attorney Roger A. Lubovich, City Attorney Memorandum TO: City Council Fl'0m: Brett C. Vinson, Assistant City Attorney [~B: International Building and Fire Codes Date: June 1, 2004 On July 1, 2004 the 2003 edition of the International Building, Residential, Fire and Mechanical Codes and the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code, with statewide amendments, will replace the 1997 Uniform Building, Fire and Mechanical Codes and the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, all in accordance with the State Building Code Act and the amendments to the Washington Administrative Code promulgated by the State Building Code Council. Cities are required by the State Building Code Act to administer and enforce these codes, but have limited authority to enact local amendments, provided that the amendments do not diminish the statewide minimum performance standards. Over the past ten years, the three major national model building code organizations have been working to develop common code formats and to reduce unnecessary differences between cedes. These efforts culminated with the creation of the 2000 editions of the International "family "of codes and the merger of the model code organizations into the International Code Council. With this merger, older codes such as the Uniform Building Code are no longer being updated and are slowly becoming obsolete (the 1997 Uniform Building Code was the last edition published). In 2003, the Washington State Legislature amended the State Building Code Act to replace the 1997 Uniform Building, Mechanical and Fire Codes with the 2003 International Codes, while retaining the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. Following the Legislature's action, the State Building Code Council promulgated the statewide amendments expressed in Chapters 51-50, 51-52, 51-57, and 51-51 of the Washington Administrative Code, to be effective July 1, 2004. 55 ORDINANCE NO. AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Title 17 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to repeal the adoption of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code; to adopt the 2003 edition of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, and the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council; and to make other housekeeping amendments to various Bremerton Municipal Code provisions to reference the International Codes as opposed to the Uniform Codes, and further declaring an emergency. WHEREAS, as set forth in Title 17 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, the City has adopted various Washington state and uniform building codes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ch. 19.27 RCW, the 2003 editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State of Washington, apply to ali cities, including the City of Bremerton, effective July 1, 2004; therefore, it is appropriate to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to formally adopt the same; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Bremerton Charter, ordinances must have two public hearings; and WHEREAS, without the passage of this ordinance as an emergency ordinance, it would not become effective until after July 1, 2004, the state mandated effective date; NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Chapter 17.04 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, entitled "City Building Code," is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new chapter 17.04 entitled "City Building Code" amended as follows: 17.04.010 PURPOSE. The purpose of the City Building Code is to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the public as a whole by ensuring that buildings, dwellings, structures and land will be constructed, maintained and used in a manner so as to reduce hazards, increase durability and require consistent pattems of community development. Provided, notwithstanding anything in this International Building Codes- 1 Adoption 56 chapter or in the codes adopted in § 17.04.020 to the contrary, this chapter and the codes adopted in §17.04.020 establish duties owed to the public as a whole and not any duties to protect any person or class of persons. 17.04.020 STATE BUILDING CODE - ADOPTION. In accordance with Ch. 19.27 RCW, the following codes (collectively, the "building codes") together with any additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time by the State of Washington through its Building Code Council pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"), and as further amended in this chapter, are adopted by reference: (a) The International Building Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-50 WAC. (b) The International Residential Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Ch. 51-51 WAC. (c) The International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-52 WAC. (d) The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-56 WAC and The Uniform Plumbing Code Standards (Appendices A, B, and I to the Uniform Plumbing Code), as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-57 WAC. (e) The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. (f) The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. (g) The Washington State Energy Code as written by the Washington State Building Code Council pursuant to Chapter 51-11 WAC. (h) The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code as written by the Washington State Building Code Council pursuant to Chapter 51-13 WAC. (i) The Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials for the limited purpose to enfome the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the Uniform Housing Code referenced above. (j). The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials for the limited purpose to enforce the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the Uniform Housing Code referenced above. One (1) copy of each of these codes is on file with the City's building official. 17.04.030 CODE CONFLICTS. To the extent allowed by RCW 19.27.040, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the state building codes adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and the provisions of Chapter 17.04 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, the Bremerton Municipal Code provisions shall govem. In cases of conflict among the codes enumerated in Section 17.04.020 (a) through (j) above, the first named shall govern over those following. International Building Codes- 2 Adoption 57 17.04.040 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE - ADMINISTRATION. The following local amendments to the International Building Code previously adopted in BMC 17.04.030 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Building Code: (a) General - Building code appendices adopted. Section 101 o£the International Building Code, entitled "General," is amended by adding the following new subsection 101.5: Sec. 101.5 Building code appendices adopted. Appendices C, H, I, and J to the International Building Code are hereby adopted; however, the public works director shall have the authority to enforce and interpret Appendix J and, accordingly, all references to the "building official" in Appendix J shall be substituted with the words "public works director." (b) Duties and powers of building official - Lot lines and setback lines. Section 104 of the International Building Code, entitled "Duties and Powers of Building Official," is amended by adding the following new subsection 104.12: Sec. 104.12 Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to administer and enforce the building code, the building official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code, and none shall be implied. (c) Board of Appeals. Section 112 of the International Building Code, entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 112 with the following: Sec. 112 Board of appeals. The City of Bremerton hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 17.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 18.02.050 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE - SECTION 903, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. The following local amendments to Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," are adopted and incorporated into the International Building Code: (a) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2 with the following: Sec. 903.2 Where required. Approved fire sprinkler systems shall be installed as follows: International Building Codes- 3 Adoption 58 1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow as required by this code. Exception: Group U Occupancies. 2. All new buildings and structures with a gross floor area of 10,000 or more square feet (929 m2), or where this code provides a more restrictive floor area requirement, and shall be provided in all locations or where described by this code. Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries, and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by a wall with a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and a floor/ceiling assembly with a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. 3. Where this code requires the installation of an automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy within an otherwise non- sprinkled building, then automatic sprinkler protection will be required throughout the entire building. 4. Only 4 hour area separation walls without openings shall constitute separate buildings to allow for a fire sprinkler exemption. (b) Automatic sprinkler systems - I~ere required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section. For Group A-l, A-2, A-3, and A-4 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the entire building. For Group A-5 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in 903.2.1.5. (c) Automatic sprinkler systems - IYhere required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1.1 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The gross fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. International Building Codes- 4 Adoption 4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex. 5. Dance halls where the total gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2). (d) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1.2 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area of the building exceeds 5,000 square feet. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. (e) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2. 1.3 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. Exception. Areas used exclusively as participant sports arena areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit. (f) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1.4 with the following: Sec. 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. Exception. Areas used exclusively as participant sports arena areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit. International Building Codes- 5 Adoption (g) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.2 with the following: Sec. 903.2.2 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows: 1. Throughout all Group E occupancies where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge. Exception. An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any fire area or area below the level of exit discharge where every classroom throughout the building has at least one exterior exit door at ground level. 3. Throughout all newly constructed Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or more for more than 12 hours per week or four hours in any one day. A minimum water supply meeting the requirements of NFPA 13 shall be required. The fire code official may reduce fire flow requirements for buildings protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. For the purpose of this section, additions exceeding 60 percent of the assessed value of such building or structure, or alterations and repairs to any portion of a building or structure within a twelve-month period that exceeds 100 percent of the value of such building or structure shall be considered new construction. In the case of additions, only 4 hour area separation walls shall define separate buildings regarding sprinkler requirements. Exceptions. 1. Portable school classrooms, provided aggregate areas of clusters of portable school classrooms does not exceed 5,000 square feet (1465 m2); and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required in Chapter 5 of the building code. 2. Group E day care. When not required by other provisions of this chapter, a fire- extinguishing system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 may be used for increases and substitutions allowed in Section 504.2, 506.3, and Table 601 of the building code. (h) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.3 with the following: Sec. 903.2.3 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: International Building Codes- 6 Adoption 1. Where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet; or 2. Where a Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade. (i) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.6 with the following: Sec. 903.2.6 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet; or 2. Where a Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade.. Cf) Automatic sprinkler systems - Speculative use warehouses. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by adding the following new subsection 903.2.8.3: Sec. 903.2.8.3. Speculative use warehouses. Where the occupant, tenant, or use of the building or storage commodity has not been determined or it is otherwise a speculative use warehouse or building, the automatic sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following: 1. The design area shall be not less than 5,600 square feet (520 m2). 2. The density shall be not less than that for class IV non- encapsulated commodities on wood pallets, with no solid, slatted, or wire mesh shelving, and with aisles that are 8 feet or more in width and up to 20 feet in height. 3. Sprinkler piping that is 4 inches and larger in width shall be used and the structural engineer of record shall provide written verification approving of the point and dead loads. (k) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.8 with the following: Sec. 903.2.8 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet; or 2. Where a Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade. International Building Codes- 7 Adoption (1) Automatic sprinkler systems - I~here required. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.7 with the following: See. 903.2.7 Group R. All Group R occupancies of five (5) or more units shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3. Sprinkler heads in kitchens shall be installed (on the ceiling) no more than 2 feet out from the front of the stove top. (m) Automatic sprinkler systems - Installation Requirements. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.3.7 with the following: Sec. 903.3.7 Fire departments connection locations. All fire department connection locations (F.D.C.'s) to automatic sprinklers and/or standpipe systems shall be located not less than 3 feet, nor more than 10 feet from the finished edge of an approved fire apparatus access road. F.D.C.'s shall not be located more than 50 feet fi'om a fire hydrant. F.D.C.'s and fire hydrants shall be located on the same side of an approved apparatus access road. F.D.C.'s serving sprinkler systems shall not be located on the wall of a building, unless approved by the fire code official. F.D.C.'s serving class 1 or 3 standpipe systems may be located on walls, provided such walls are of fire resistive or noncombustible construction. Exception. F.D.C.'s that are not able to be located away from a wall due to physical restrictions, may be located in an area approved by the fire code official. F.D.C.'s shall be installed/located at the front of the building not less than 18 inches nor more than 36 inches above the finished grade of an approved fire apparatus access road. F.D.C.'s shall not be obstructed by vehicle parking, carports, garages, refuse storage containers, fences, landscaping or other obscuring features. FDC's shall be provided with tight firing threaded caps or Knox type lockable caps. (n) Automatic sprinkler systems - Alarms. Section 903 of the International Building Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.4.2 with the following: Sec. 903.4.2 Alarms - Exterior notification. Approved audible alarm devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flo~v equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be water-motor operated and shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location at each riser or riser group. International Building Codes- 8 Adoption Exception: NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R sprinkler systems may utilize an electrically operated alarm bell on the exterior of the building in an approved location at each riser or riser group, provided that the electrically operated alarm bell cannot be silenced during water flow. 9.03.4.2.1 Alarms - Interior notification. Actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate interior audible/visual notification appliances as outlined in NFPA 72 at all exits from all floors or where a fire alarm system is installed. The fire alarm system notification circuits shall provide the interior notification. Exception: NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R sprinkler systems do not require interior audible/visual notification appliances, except ifa fire alarm system is installed, then the fire alarm system notification circuits shall provide the interior notification. 17.04.060 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE - SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS. The following local amendments to Section 907 of the International Building Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems" are adopted and incorporated into the International Building Code: (a) Fire alarm and detection systems - General. Section 907 of the International Building Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to add subsection 907.1.3 as follows: Sec 907.1.3 Fire detection system. In addition to any requirement of subsection 907.2 or 907.3, all occupancies exceeding 4,000 square feet gross floor area shall be required to provide an approved addressable automatic fire detection system to meet NFPA 72 requirements. Fire walls as noted in the International BuiMing Code shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire detection system unless the fire walls are as defined in section 902 of this code. Exceptions: 1. Group U Occupancies. 2. Occupancies protected throughout by an approved/monitored automatic sprinkler system can delete heat detectors from the system. 3. One and two family residences. 4. Those buildings that require 10 or less fire alarm devises pursuant to 907.2. (b) Fire alarm and detection systems - Where Required. Section 907 of the International Building Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.2 with the following: International Building Codes- 9 Adoption Sec. 907.2 Where required. In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23, all new occupancies of Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, and S, within new or existing buildings or structures, where the fire area exceeds 4000 square feet, an approved manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided. Approved addressable fire alarm systems will be required in all buildings having 10 or more fire alarm system devices. Where automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the fire alarm system, automatic heat detection requirements of this section may be modified upon specific approval by the fire code official. In all remodels of existing non-sprinkled buildings over 4,000 square feet gross floor area, when the value of any remodel work exceeds 50 percent of the buildings assessed valuation. In any non-sprinkled existing building over 4,000 square feet gross floor area when a change in occupancy use classification occurs. (c) Fire alarm and detection systems - Duct smoke detectors. Section 907 of the International Building Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to repeal Exception 1 in subsection 907.12. The amended subsection 907.12 reads as follows: Sec. 907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. (d) Fire alarm and detection systems - Monitoring. Section 907 of the International Building Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.15 with the following: Sec. 907.15 Monitoring. Where fire alarm systems are required by this chapter or by the International Building Code, a U.L.-listed central monitoring station in accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems. Exception: Supervisory service is not required for: 1. Single-and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10. 2. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies. International Building Codes- 10 Adoption 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings. 4. Those existing R-1 and R-2 occupancies that are addressed by section 18.03.l 20(a) of the Bremerton Municipal Code. (e) Fire alarm and detection systems - Monitoring. Section 907 of the International Building Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.17.1: Sec. 907.17.1 Testing Prerequisites. Upon completion of the installation or alteration, a satisfactory test of the entire system and its functions shall be made in the in the presence of the fire code official within two weeks of completion of installation. Prior to the acceptance test, written documentation shall be provided to the fire department certifying that the system has been installed and pre-tested in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. ( f) Fire alarm and detection systems - Monitoring. Section 907 of the International Building Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.21: Sec. 907.21. Location/Security. The control unit, remote annunciator, alarm panel, and access keys to locked fire alarm equipment shall be installed and maintained in a location approved by the fire code official All occupancies equipped with a fire sprinkler or alarm system shall install a key safe below an exterior horn strobe and near the access to the remote annunciator or main entrance. Alarm panel access keys and building access keys or master keys shall be provided and kept in an on-site wall mounted entry key safe provided by the building owner and shall meet specifications of the fire code official. (g) Fire alarm and detection systems - Monitoring. Section 907 of the International Building Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.22: Sec. 907.22. Instructions. Writtenoperafinginstmctions for the fire alarm system shall be provided and kept in an on-site wall mounted entrykey safe provided by the building owner and shall meet specifications of fire code official. All alarm systems shall be capable of being silenced without having to be reset. Alarm panels that require a reset code to silence or reset the system shall be programmed with a fire department reset code that is approved by the fire code official. 17.04.070 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE - SECTION 3002 ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS The following local amendments to Section 3002 of the International Building Code entitled "Elevator and Conveying Systems" are adopted and incorporated into the International Building Code: International Building Codes- 11 Adoption 66 (a) Elevators and conveying systems. Section 3002.4 entitled "Elevator Car to accommodate ambulance" is amended by substituting Section 3002.4 with the following: 3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. In buildings three stories in height or more, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors. Such elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 76-inch (610 mm by 1930 mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door flame. 17.04.080 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. The following local amendments to the International Residential Code previously adopted in Bremerton Municipal Code 17.04.030 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Residential Code: (a) Duties and powers of building official - Lot lines and setback lines. Section R104 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Duties and Powers of Building Official," is amended by adding the following new subsection R104.12: Sec. R104.12 Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to administer and enforce the building code, the building official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code, and none shall be implied. (b) Board of appeals. Section Rl l2 of the lnternational Residential Code, entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section R112 with the following: Sec. Rl12.1 Board of appeals. The City of Bremerton hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 17.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 17.04.090 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE. The following local amendments to the International Mechanical Code previously adopted in Bremerton Municipal Code 17.04.030 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Mechanical Code as if fully set forth therein. (a) Violations - Penalties. Section 108 of the International Mechanical Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsection 108.4 with the following: Sec. 108.4 Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, installs, International Building Codes- 12 ~4 doption 67 alters, or repairs mechanical work in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in section 17.04.150 of the Bremerton Municipal Code or as otherwise provided by law. (b) Means of appeal - Board of appeals. Section 109 of the International Mechanical Code, entitled "Means of Appeal," is amended by substituting Section 109 with the following: See. 109 Board of appeals. The City of Bremerton hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 17.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 17.04.100 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. The following local amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code previously adopted in BMC 17.04.030 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the Uniform Plumbing Code: (a) Title, scope, and general - Appendices adopted. Section 101 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled "Title, Scope, and General," is amended by adding the following new subsection 101.6: Sec. 101.6 Appendices adopted. The Uniform Plumbing Code standards set forth in Appendices A, B, and I of the Uniform Plumbing Code are hereby adopted. (b) Organization and enforcement - Penalties. Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled "Organization and Enforcement," is amended by substituting subsection 102.3.2 with the following: See. 102.3.2 Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, installs, alters, or repairs plumbing work in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in section 17.04.150 of the Bremerton Municipal Code or as otherwise provided by law. (c) Organization and enforcement - Board of appeals. Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled Orgamzatlon and enforcement, is amended by substituting subsection 102.4, a subsection that was added to the state code in accordance with WAC 51-56-0100, with the following: Sec. 102.4 Board of appeals. The City of Bremerton hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and International Building Codes- 13 Adoption 68 decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate matehals, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 17.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 17.04.110 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE (UItC). The following local amendments to the Uniform Housing Code previously adopted in BMC 17.04.030 are hereby adopted as if fully set forth therein. (a) Repealer. Chapters 12 through 13 of the Uniform Housing Code are hereby repealed. (b) Board of appeals. Section 203 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Board of appeals," is amended by substituting Section 203 with the following: Sec. 203 Board of appeals. The City of Bremerton hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 17.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. (c) Violations. Section 204 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting Section 204 with the following: Sec. 204 Violations 204.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy any building, structure, or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. 204.2 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in section 17.04.150 of the Bremerton Municipal Code or as otherwise provided by law. (a) UHC Section 1001.2(15) is amended to read: Inadequate Sanitation. Buildings or portions thereof shall be deemed substandard when they are unsanitary. Inadequate sanitation shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (15) Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal of facilities as determined by the building official. International Building Codes- 14 Adoption 17.04.120 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (DBC). (a) Repealer. Chapters 5 and 6, of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are repealed. (b) Purpose. Section 102.1 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings entitled "Purpose" is amended by substituting Section 102.1 with the following: 102.1 Purpose. It is the purpose of this code to provide a just, equitable and practicable method, to be cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the Building Code, Housing Code or otherwise available by law, whereby buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants may be required to be repaired, vacated or demolished. It is hereby found that there exists within the City dwellings which are unfit for human habitation, and building structures, and premises or portions thereof which are unfit for other uses due to dilapidation, disrepair, structural defects, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents, or other calamities, inadequate ventilation and uncleanliness, inadequate light or sanitary facilities, inadequate drainage, overcrowding, or due to other conditions which are inimical to the health and welfare of the residents of this City. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code. (c) Abatement of dangerous buildings. Section 202 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Abatement of Dangerous Buildings," is amended by substituting Section 202 with the following: Sec. 202. Abatement of dangerous buildings. All buildings or portions thereof which are determined afler inspection by the building official to be dangerous as defined in this code are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. (d) Violations. Section 203 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting Section 203 with the following: Sec. 203 Violations. 203.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy any building, structure, or equipment regulated by this code, or cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. International Building Codes- 15 Adoption 70 203.2 Violation penalties. Any person who violates aprovisionofthis code or fails to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation off (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in section 17.04.150 of the Bremerton Municipal Code or as otherwise provided by law. (e) Board of Appeals. Section 205 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 205 with the following: Sec. 205 Board of appeals. The City of Bremerton hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 17.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. (f) General - Definitions. Section 301 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended as follows: See. 301 General. For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this chapter or as specified in the building code or the housing code. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. "Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged," copyright 1986, shall be construed as providing ordinary accepted meanings. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine. Building code is the International Building Code or the International Residential Code, as may be applicable, promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by this jurisdiction. Dangerous building is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under the provision of section 302 of this code. Endangered as used in section 302 means negatively affected, to any degree, by any and all conditions, actions or omissions which, singularly or together, reduce or are likely to reduce or negatively impact the life or limb, health, property or safety of the public, including but not limited to, economy in the provision of public service, general welfare, economic viability, or security in the enjoyment of the community. Health officer as used in this code shall mean the building official or his or her designee. Housing code is the Uniform Housing International Building Codes- 16 Adoption Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction. (g) Unfit Buildings and Premises. Section 302 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings entitled "Unfit Buildings and Premises" is amended as follows: 302 Unfit Buildings And Premises. For the purpose of this code, any building, structure or premises which has any or all of the conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed to be an unfit building or premises, provided that such conditions or defects exist to the extent that the life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants are endangered: 15. Whenever any building, structure or premises, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, accumulation of garbage or refuse, or otherwise, is determined by the building officer to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease to the occupants, occupants of neighboring dwellings or other residents of the city. When a structure or premises is declared unfit under this subsection, repair as used in the DBC shall include removal of the condition. (h) Account Expense, Filing of Report. Section 901 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings entitled "Unfit Buildings and Premises" is amended as follows: 901 Account Of Expense, Filing Of Report. The director of public works shall keep an itemized account of the expense incurred by this jurisdiction in the repair or demolition of any building or premises done pursuant to the provisions of Section 701.3, Item 3, of this code, the cost of vacation and closing a building under 403 and the administrative costs incidental to abatement as set by council resolution. Upon the completion of the work or repair, removal or demolition, said director shall prepare and file with the clerk of this jurisdiction a report specifying the work done, the itemized and total cost of the work including administrative charge, a description of the real property upon which the building or structure or condition is or was located, and the names and addresses of the persons entitled to notice pursuant to Section 401.3. International Building Codes- 17 Adoption 72 (i) Interest. Section 908(b) of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings entitled "Interest" is amended as follows: 908(b) Interest. All such assessments remaining unpaid after 30 days from the date of recording on the assessment roll shall become delinquent and shall bear interest at the rate provided for in RCW 84.56.020 as now or hereafter amended for delinquent taxes from and after said date. (j) Report to Assessor and Tax Collector: Addition of Assessment to Tax Bill. Section 909 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings entitled "Report to Assessor and Tax Collector: Addition to Tax Bill" is amended as follows: 909 Report To Assessor And Tax Collector: Addition Of Assessment To Tax Bill. After confirmation of the report, the Treasurer shall certify to the County Treasurer the amount of such assessment due and owing. (k) Collection of Assessment: Penalties for Foreclosure. Section 911 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings entitled "Collection of Assessment: Penalties for Foreclosure" is amended as follows: 911 Collection of Assessment: Penalties for Foreclosure. shall be The County Treasurer shall enter the amount of such assessment upon the tax rolls against the property and pursuant to RCW 35.80.030, the same or the annual installment shall become a part of the general taxes for that year to be collected at the same time and with interest as such rates and in such manner as provided for in RCW 84.56.020, as now or hereafter amended, for delinquent taxes. If the legislative body of this jurisdiction has determined that the assessment shall be paid in installments, each installment shall become a part of the general taxes for that year to be collected at the same time with interest at such rate and in such manner as provided for in RCW 84.56.020, as now or hereafter amended, for delinquent taxes. 17.04.130 BUILDING CODES - FEES. The fees to be assessed for the codes adopted in this Chapter shall be as set forth in BMC 3.01.040 Community Development Rate Table C, as currently enacted or as hereafter amended. 17.04.140 APPEALS. (a) Appeals to the hearing examiner. (1) Jurisdiction. The City hearings examiner has been designated as the board of appeals and shall have jurisdiction over all matters concerning the application of the building codes cited in Ch. 17.04 BMC. The City heatings examiner, however, shall have no authority International Building Codes- 18 Adoption 73 relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of these codes, nor shall the City heatings examiner be empowered to waive requirements of these building codes. (2) Filing. Appeals shall be filed with the hearings examiner in accordance with Ch. 2.13 Bremerton Municipal Code. (3) Standing. Standing to bring an appeal under this chapter is limited to the following persons: (i) The applicant and the owner of property to which the permit decision is directed. (ii) Another person aggrieved or adversely affected by the order, determination, or decision, or who would be aggrieved or adversely affected by a reversal or modification of the order, determination, or decision. A person who is aggheved or adversely affected within the meaning of this section only when all of the following conditions are present: a. The order, determination, or decision has prejudiced or is likely to prejudice that person; b. A judgment in favor of that person would substantially eliminate or redress the prejudice to that person caused or likely to be caused by the order, determination, or decision; and c. The appellant has exhausted his or her administrative remedies to the extent required by law. (b) Appeals to superior court. Appeals to the hearings examiner shall be made pursuant to Ch. 2.13 Bremerton Municipal Code. 17.04.150 VIOLATION - PENALTY. (a) Any violation of any provision of the City Building Code, Chapter 17.04 BMC, constitutes a civil violation under Chapter 1.04 BMC for which a monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement may be required as provided therein. (b) In addition to or as an alternative to any other penalty provided in this chapter or by law, any person who violates any provision of the City Building Code, Chapter 17.04 BMC, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Section I. 12.020(2) BMC. SECTION2. Finding of an Emergency. Pursuant to City of Bremerton Charter Section 15(4)(b), the City Council declares an emergency to exist and authorizes this ordinance to become effective upon passage and publication. SECTION 3. The provisions of Section 1 as adopted herein shall become effective July 1, 2004 in accordance with state laws. SECTION 4. Savings. The existing sections of the Bremerton Municipal Code, which are repealed, replaced, and/or amended by this ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect until the effective date of this ordinance. International Building Codes- 19 Adoption 74 SECTION 5. Severabilitv. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on July 1, 2004. APPROVED by the City Council the day of ,2004 PASSED by the City Council the day of ,2004 DAREN NYGREN, Council President Approved this day of ., 2004 CARY BOZEMAN, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: PAULA JOHNSTON, Interim City Clerk ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney PUBLISHED the day of ~, 2004 EFFECTIVE the day of ,2004 ORDINANCE NO. 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