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Home My WebLink About4958 ORDINANCE NO. '1tJ~y AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 15.02.090 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Irrigation and Fire Service Metering", amending subsection 18.02.080(1) of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to automatic sprinkler systems and creating a new section, Section 18.02.170 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Buildings Containing Two or Less Dwelling Units" to allow integrated fire sprinkler systems and waiver of fees in certain residential construction. WHEREAS, the City Fire Code does not require the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in buildings containing two or less residential dwelling units; and WHEREAS, the City is working to implement the new Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City Council that encourages higher density, land-efficient residential development is designated settings throughout the community; and WHEREAS, the Plan seeks to increase the percentage of owner-occupied housing within the City to promote socially-stable neighborhoods and help individuals obtain financial equity in their homes; and WHEREAS; neo-traditional neighborhood development, including street designs different than in a conventional neighborhood, increases land-use efficiency and maintains public safety by an induced reduction in vehicular speeds, and WHEREAS, the reduced street widths and other design features that promote safe, friendly residential streets may not allow for desired fire response which otherwise can be accommodated through the use of automatic sprinkler systems; and WHEREAS, the incorporation of automatic sprinkler systems as a component of the domestic water system of residential units will provide an incentive to install such systems when not required and will provide a tool for innovative development such as incorporating reduced street widths into the development design; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to provide for a fee structure that offsets the costs of and encourages installation of automatic sprinkler systems in residential dwelling units that typically would not be required to install the systems as well as to provide a tool for innovative development; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 1 Integrated Fire Sprinkler Systems SECTION 1. Section 15.02.090 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Irrigation and Fire Service Metering" is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.02.090 IRRIGATION AND FIRE SERVICE METERING. Except as provided for in Chapter 18.02.170, All-all irrigation and fire service lines shall have separate service lines and separate meters, if applicable. In no case shall subtraction-type meters be installed or used for calculation of water or sewer rates. All new and existing automatic or manual fire sprinkler (wet and combination stand-pipe) systems used for fire protection shall be metered at the expense of the owner. Failure to make application for and payment of all fees for the installation of a meter as required on nonmetered fire lines within ninety (90) days of notification shall be cause for the discontinuance of water service to the fire protection system. SECTION 2. Subsection 18.02.080(1) of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to automatic sprinkler systems is hereby amended to read as follows: 18.02.080 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - SECTION 903, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. (1) Automatic Sprinkler 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. }.JI Group R occupancies of five (5) or more units shall be equipped with an An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area except as provided in Section 903.2.10. Sprinkler heads in kitchens shall be installed (on the ceiling) with a least one sprinkler head no more than 2 feet out from the front ofthe stove top. SECTION 3. A new section, Section 18.02.170 is hereby added to Chapter 18.02 of the ofthe Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Buildings Containing Two or Less Dwelling Units" to read as follows: 18.02.170 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - BUILDINGS CONTAINING TWO OR LESS DWELLING UNITS. (a) When automatic sprinkler systems are installed in buildings containing two or less dwelling units as defined in the International Residential code, whether attached or detached, they are permitted to be connected to the domestic service within said unit utilizing an integrated fire/plumbing flow through system. (b) Automatic sprinkler systems installed pursuant to subsection ( a) above shall not be subject to general facility charges, connection fees, inspections fees and other permit fees specifically related to and otherwise assessable under Title 15 and Chapter 3.01 ofthe Bremerton Municipal Code attributed to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems. (c) Automatic sprinkler systems installed pursuant to subsection (a) are integrated into and dependent upon the domestic water supply of the residential dwelling unit, therefore, the 2 Integrated Fire Sprinkler Systems I property owner is responsible for maintaining a connection to and paying for an adequate supply of water to the residential dwelling unit. SECTION 4. Sections 18.02.170 entitled "Violation - Penalty" and Section 18.02.180 entitled "Appeals" of the Bremerton Municipal Code are hereby recodified as Sections 18.02.180 and 18.02.190 to read as follows: 18.02.t-m180 VIOLATION - PENALTY. (a) Any violation of any provision of the City Fire Code, BMC Title 18, 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 of the provisions ofthe City Fire Code, BMC Title 18, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to BMC 1.12.020(2). 18.02.l8G190 APPEALS. (a) Appeals to the Hearings 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 Chapter 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 Chapter 2.13 BMC. (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 ofthe order, determination, or decision. A person 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 Chapter 2.13 BMC. SECTION 5. Severability. If anyone 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. 3 Integrated Fire Sprinkler Systems SECTION 6. 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. PASSED by the City Council the J;Ut J dayof~~,~~..A / ,2005 D Approved this 9::ti J day of If;.(~~J '20~ ~~ - -----... CARY BOZEMAN, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: -/I ~~ OVICH, City Attorney PUBLlSHEDthe /~ day of ~~~~ ,2005 ,2005 EFFECTIVE the ~ day of J ORDINANCE NO. "'/9,sR R: \LEGAL \Ordinances\Community Development\Sprinklers.2.doc 4 Integrated Fire Sprinkler Systems AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION ... .. 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M Notrry Pubhc in 'nd fm the Stare nfWoshington, Ki",p County, ~ ~~". lJ){}~_ ORDINANCE NO. 4958' AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 15.02.090 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Irrigation and Fire Service Metering", amending subsection 18.02.080(1) of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to automatic sprinkler systems and creating a new section, Section 18.02.170 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled" Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Buildings Containing Two or Less Dwelling Units" to allow integrated fire sprinkler systems and waiver of fees in certain residential construction.- PASSED by the City Council the 7th day of December, 2005- The full text of this ordinance is available from the City Clerk's Office, 345 Sixth Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, W A 98337.- December 12,2005"#100181668-