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Home My WebLink About5016 ORDINANCE NO. 5016 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to adopt the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 of the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"); and to make other housekeeping amendments. WHEREAS, the City adopted the state 2003 International Fire Code as Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the 2003 International Fire Code has been updated with the publication of the 2006 International Fire Code; and WHEREAS, in addition to adopting the 2006 International Building Code additional changes are needed to Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code; 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 amended 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 from 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. 18.02.020 FIRE CODE - ADOPTED. In accordance with Ch. 19.27 RCW, the International Fire Code, ;ww.2006 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 Chapter 51-54 of the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"), and International Fire Code, ;ww.2006 edition appendices B, C, D, and as further amended in this chapter, is hereby adopted and incorporated by this reference. One (l) copy of the International Fire Code is on file with the City's fire code official. International Fire Code - Amendments 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 this Chapter, 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, fire 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 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. 2 International Fire Code - Amendment.'" ( 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 tire 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. (t) 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, company or corporation 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 or building system 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, or operates without such permit, 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 .tffi:H: general definitions: APW A is the American Public Works Association. A WW A is the American Water Works Association. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION RESIDENTIAL GROUP R.: R-2 shall also include Townhomes/Rowhouses 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. REMODEL is the building or buildings in question will have more than 50% of the gross square footage of fire area structurally remodeled, improved and/or otherwise reconditioned or, two or more maior building systems improved or otherwise reconditioned within any 60 month time period. Maior building systems include but are not limited to: Water, Sewer, Storm, or other plumbing, Electrical, HV AC, Foundation. Structural members. 3 International Fire Code - Amendments Exceptions. Maintenance, energy conservation and cosmetic improvements are not considered structural remodels. 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). 4 International Fire Code - Amendments 3. At least one of the required fire apparatus access roads shall be located a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 25 feet from each building on the premises 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 Spec(fications for Highway Bridges. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of a J.G35 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: See 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: 5 International Fire Code - Amendments 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. 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 run 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 6 International Fire Code - Amendments posted within 30 days after receIvmg approval from the City of Bremerton Engineering Department. 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/Private Road 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/private road will be 9 if a residential fire sprinkler system is installed in each new structure. (t) 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. 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) 'Nithin 7 International Fire Code- Amendments any 70 month time period. "^~dditions to an existing structure shall be considered new construction and subject to the provisions of this section. If additions to un existing structure cause a building to meet the area, number of floor levels, or units that 'llould subject a nevI building to the requirements of this section, the entire building 'Nill then be required to comply \-'lith this section. The provisions of this subsection shall apply if, the building or buildings in question will have more than 50% of the gross square footage of the fire area structurally remodeled, improved or otherwise reconditioned and/or, two or more maior building systems improved or otherwise reconditioned within any 60 month time period. Maior building systems include but are not limited to: water, sewer, storm, or other plumbing, electrical, HV AC, foundation, and structural members. Exceptions: 1. Group U occupancies. 2. Maintenance, energy conservation and cosmetic improvements are not considered structural remodels. (g) Premise Ident~fication. 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 commercial buildings shall be 12" and contrast with the background. Individual unit/suite or space numbers or letter shall be 6" in size and contrasting with the background and visible from the approach side or angle. Housing developments which contain 100 or more dwelling units which alley ways are or may be used for access to dwelling units shall have a 4" minimum house numbers including street designation included. The street designation may be a smaller size, but no less than 2" in size. Example: 1234 W ashington Ave o 50" from street or less: 6 12" minimum height; 50' to 100' from Street: 12 18" minimum height; More thun 100' from Street: 1821" 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 8 International Fire Code - Amendments hydrant that does conform to the standards and requirements 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 there 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) (j) 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: See 508.5.7 Installation requirements. All fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the specifications established by the fire code official or his or her designee, or at a minimum, in accordance with the latest currently adopted NFP A, APW A, or A WW A standards. In addition, unless modified by written decision of the fire code official, the following requirements shall apply to all building construction projects: 1. All fire hydrant pIpmg, 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 construction 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 9 International Fire Code - Amendments 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, "0" ring stem seal, two 2 Yz inch national standard thread hose ports, one 4~ inch steamer port with national standard threads or otherwise determined by the fire code official. In addition, all hydrants shall meet A WW A 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 and when required bv the fire code officiaL locking Storz caps. 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. 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 - Not~fication. Section 508 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 508.6 as follows: 10 International Fire Code - Amendments 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. (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 11 International Fire Code - Amendments 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 FIRE 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 aRd applieatiaR. 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. (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 '.vill increase by more than 50 percent due to alterations or repairs to the building(s) Yiithin any 70 month time period. The provisions of this subsection shall apply if, the building or buildings in question will have more than 50% of the gross square footage of fire area structurally remodeled, improved and/or otherwise reconditioned or, two or more maior building systems improved or otherwise reconditioned within any 60 month time period. Maior building systems include but are not limited to: Water, Sewer, Storm, or other plumbing, Electrical, HV AC, 12 International Fire Code - Amendments Foundation, Structural members. 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 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. Exceptions. Maintenance, energy conservation and cosmetic improvements are not considered structural remodels. (c) Buildings Vacant for one vear or more. Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitle "Genera!," is amended by adding a new subsection 901.1.2 as follows: Sec. 901.1.2 Buildin2s Vacant for one year or more. Buildings, structures or significant portions thereof vacant for one year or more shall be brought UP to current code regarding fire protection systems, prior to issuing occupancy. (eQ) 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 ("NFP A") standards listed in Table 901.6.1 below. Table 901.6.1 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS SYSTEM ST ANDARD Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems NFP A 12 Clean agent fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 2001 Dry chemical fire-extinguishing systems NFP A 17 Emergency power systems NFPA 110 & NFP AlII Fire alarm systems NFPA 72 Fire doors NFP A 80 Foam fire-extinguishing systems NFP A 11 Halogenated fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 12A Smoke-control systems NFP A 92A Underground fire lines and hydrants NFP A 25 Water-based fire protection systems NFP A 25 Water-mist systems NFPA 750 Wet chemical fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 17A 13 International Fire Code - Amendments (e.~) 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. A copy of all system inspections shall be maintained in a three-ring binder or other folder type cover and located at the fire alarm main panel or other approved location. (ef) Fire Protection Systems - Definitions. Section 902 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following three definitions: FIRE AREA. The total area from all floors enclosed by the outer most exterior walls commonly understood to be the perimeter of the building. When a building or structure has an outdoor courtyard or garden, without an exit to a public way, this area shall be included in the fire area. 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 fire- 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 there are no projections beyond the intersecting exterior wall.(make sure to check with building code) LIFE SAFETY RESCUE ACCESS. Unobstructed 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. 14 International Fire Code - Amendments 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. Exception: Group U Occupancies. 2. All new or remodeled 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. When this exemption is utilized, the separation wall must separate occupancy types by different ownership or tax parcels. (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-I, 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. 15 International Fire Code- Amendments (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-I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-I occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The gross fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet. 2. 3. 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). The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of (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 ofthe International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.2.1.4 with the following: 16 International Fire Code - Amendments 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. (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 anyone day. A minimum water supply meeting the requirements ofNFP"^. 13 International Fire Code Appendix B 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 t'vVelve month. period that exceeds 100 percent of the value of such building or structure shall be considered ne'N construction. The provisions of this subsection shall apply if, the building or buildings in question will have more than 50% of the grOSS square footage of the fire area structurally remodeled, improved or otherwise reconditioned and/or, two or more maior building systems improved or otherwise reconditioned within any 60 month time period. Maior building systems include but are not limited to: Water, Sewer, Storm, or other plumbing, Electrical. HV AC, Foundation, Structural 17 International Fire Code - Amendments members. 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.:. 3. Maintenance, energy conservation and cosmetic improvements are not considered structural remodels. When not required by other provisions of this chapter, a fire- extinguishing system installed in accordance with NFP A 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: 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 ofthe following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet; or 2. Where a Group F-l-M 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: 18 International Fire Code- Amendments 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 S-l. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-l 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. (1) Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting adding the following subsection~ ~903.2. 7 with the following: Sec. 903.2.7 Group R. 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 .2.1 O. Sec.903.2.7.1 Existing Group R-l and R-2 buildings shall install a full fire sprinkler system when anyone of the following occurs: (1 ) A fire occurs which migrates from the unit of origin to involve a neighboring unit. (2) Two or more separate fires occur, which requires a fire department response, in the same complex within a two year span. Sec. 903.2.7.2 Sprinkler heads in kitchens shall be installed (on the ceiling) with at least on sprinkle head no more than ~ feet out from the front of the stove top. (m) Automatic sorinkler systems - Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.3.1.1.1 with the following: Sec. 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved, automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where 19 International Fire Code - Amendments such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated construction or contains electrical equipment. 1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard. 2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official. 3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. 4. In rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with wholly noncombustible contents. (n) Automatic sprinkler svstems - Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.3.1.2.1 with the following: Sec. 903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units. All spaces in excess of 10 square feet shall be provided with sprinkler coverage. (0) 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 (ED.Co'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.Co's shall not be located more than 50 feet from a fire hydrant. ED.Co's and fire hydrants shall be located on the same side of an approved apparatus access road. ED.Co's serving sprinkler systems shall not be located on the wall of a building, unless approved by the fire code official. ED.Co'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.Co'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 20 International Fire Code - Amendments 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. ED.C.'s shall be provided with tight fitting threaded caps or Knox type lockable caps. (l2.R) 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: 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 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: NFP A 13D and NFP A 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 NFP A 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. When a structure exceeds one floor, a flow switch shall be provided for each floor. A flow alarm shall be identified bv floor. Exception: NFPA 13D and NFP,'\ 13R sprinkler systems do not require interior audible/visual notification appliances, except if a fire alarm system is installed, then the fire alarm system notification circuits shall provide the interior notification. (q) Automatic swinkla svstems - Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Svstems," is amended bv substituting subsection 903.4.3 with the following: Sec. 903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor. 21 International Fire Code - Amendments 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 Alann and Detection Systems" are adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code: (a) Fire alarm and detection svstems - General. Section 907 of the International Fire Code. entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to add the following to subsection 907.1.1 : Sec. 907.1.1 Construction documents. 12. A Bremerton Fire department submittal checklist 13. A copy of the device/zone map 14. Fire alarm systems which contain 25 or more SLCINAC devices combined, shall be submitted on no less than 11x17 sized drawings and 1;8"=1' scale with a digital copy of the design in DWG, DWF or other approved format. (PDF are not acceptable) (a) Fi:'c aH1:'J'/1 and detcctian systcms Gcncral. Section 907 of the Intcrnational Firc Code, entitled "Fire ,^.lann and Detection Systems," is amended to add subsection 907.1.3 as follo'Ns: See 907.1.3 Fire deteetioR system. In addition to any requirement of subsection 907.2 or 907.3, all occupancies exceeding 1,000 square feet gross floor area shall be required to pro'.'ide an approved addressable automatic fire detection system to meet NFP,'\ 72 requirements. Fire \-valls as noted in the Intcrnational Bbtitding 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 eode. ExeeptioRs: 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 t\.vo family residences. 1. 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: 22 International Fire Code- Amendments Sec. 907.2 Where required. In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23, aAll new and remodeled occupancies of Groups L\, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, and S, within ne,;,' 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. Exceutions: 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 devices pursuant to 907.2 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 ofthe 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. Smoke detection shall be placed in: 1. Hallways, corridors, exit passages and all other primary egress components 2. Above the fire alarm panel and all annuciator panels 3. Rooms, assembly areas or other spaces which exceeds 400 square feet Heat detection shall be placed in all areas not covered by smoke detection. Exception: Buildings equipped with a fire sprinkler system. A fully functional enunciator panel shall be placed at the main entrance(s) and tire sprinkler room(s). Graphic enunciators shall be utilized in all highrises and schools. Shielded fire alarm cable shall be utilized as required by the fire code official. 23 International Fire Code - Amendments Prescriptive smoke detector placement shall utilize Table 5.6.5.5.1 from NFP A 72 2002 edition when ceiling heights exceed 10". Prescriptive smoke detector placement of spot detectors shall not exceed 30" in height. Beam detectors shall be utilized in complex designs and ceilings in excess of 30'. (c) Fire alarm and detection svstems - Retroactive visible notification. Section 907 of the International Fire code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to add subsection 907.1 0.3 as follows: Sec. 907.10.3 Retroactive R-2 visible notification. At the request of the tenant, the building owner shall replace an existing audible device to an audible/visible device to assist hearing impaired tenants. Building owners are not required to otherwise change or modify fire alarm systems if due to design or device placement this option is not feasible. (€g) 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. (a.~) 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 D.L.-listed central monitoring station in accordance with NFP A 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 1-3 occupancies. 24 International Fire Code - Amendments 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings. 4. Those existing R-l and R-2 occupancies that are addressed by section 18.03.120(a) of the Bremerton Municipal Code. (ef) 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. (fg) 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 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. (gh) 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~ 907.22,907.23,907.24, and 907.24.1: Sec. 907.22. Instructions. Written operating instructions for the fire alarm system shall be provided and kept in an on-site 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. Sec. 907.23. Deshwer Qualifications. Persons who design fire alarm systems shall be either a fire protection engineer registered by the State of Washington or NICET III and current with all continuing education and training require by NICET. The designer must be NICET II by Julv I, 2008 and NICET III bv January L 2009. 25 International Fire Code - Amendments Sec.907.24. Installer Qualifications. Persons who install fire alarm systems shall be licensed by the State of Washington in low voltage. A trainee shall not be allowed to install. layout, design or otherwise work on a fire alarm system, new or existing, without direct onsite supervision of the trainees work. Trainees are not permitted to perform any work unsupervised. 907.24.1 NICET II. July L 2008 all fire alarm installers, designers, testers or any person who maintains or otherwise modifies fire alarm systems shall be NICET II with current continuing education and training. 18.02.095 AMENDENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - SECTION 913 FIRE PUMPS. The following local amendments to Section 913 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Pumps," are adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code: (a) Fire Pumps - Section 913 of the International Fire Code is amended bv addinz a new subsection 913.2.1: Sec. 913.2.1 Fire pumps utilizing electric drivers shall provide a back-up power supply. Exception: In F and S occupancies when the normal occupant load does not exceed 15, the occupancy would normally be vacated during power outages and with the fire code official's approval. 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. (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 26 International Fire Code - Amendments 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)J of floor area over the storage area. 3. Systems shall operate continuously unless alternative designs are approved. 4. A manual shutoff control 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) ofthe floor. 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 CODlE - 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. 27 International Fire Code - Amendments 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. 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 28 International Fire Code - Amendments 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 NFP A 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. 4604.2 Standpipes. Marinas and boat yards 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 NFP A 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 Y2" to 1 12" reducers with caps. Installation of fire hose is not mandatory at standpipe locations. All hose station risers shall be galvanized steel. 29 International Fire Code - Amendments 3. Each standpipe system shall be provided with a minimum of two 2-112" 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. 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 1 03 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Minimum specifications," is amended by substituting subsection Dl03.2 with the following: Sec. D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed H illpercent longitudinal and/or 6 percent laterally in grade. Approach and departure angle for fire apparatus access shall be as determined 30 International Fire Code - Amendments 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 spec(fications - Turning radius. Section D 103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Minimum specifications," is amended by substituting subsection 0103.3 with the following: Sec. DI03.3 Turning radius. The fire apparatus access road shall have a 23 foot minimum inside turning radius and a 45 foot minimum outside turning radius. (c) Fire Apparatus Access Road Gates,. Section D103.5 of the International Fire Code, entitled ". Fire Apparatus Access Road Gates," is amended by substituting subsection 0103.5.1 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 fire station, fire 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. (b) 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 unlawful 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 carrying out of any system maintenance or fire drill. The fire code official, his designated 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 premises 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 fire department response to a premises 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 premises for three or more occurrences within any six month period, a fee of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) shall be charged for each 31 International Fire Code - Amendments occurrence. (4) For a Fire Department response to a premises caused by an alarm caused by licensed fire alarm company or technician and the company or technician did not place the system in "TEST MODE" a fine of$250 for each alarm shall be assessed. (t) Definitions: False Alarm: False alarm shall mean the activation of a fire alarm at a time when no conditions attributable to a fire or smoke condition are found to exist upon arrival of the fire department. Fire code official: Fire Chief shall mean the Chief ofthe 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 ofthe 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 fire 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 prescribed 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 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - BUILDINGS CONT AINING TWO OR LESS DWELLING UNITS. (a) When automatic sprinkler systems are installed in buildings containing two (2) 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) of this section shall not be subject to general facility charges, connection fees, inspections fees and other permit fees specifically related to and otherwise assessable under BMC Title 15 and Chapter 3.01 BMC attributed to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems. (c) Automatic sprinkler systems installed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section are integrated into and dependent upon the domestic water supply of the residential dwelling unit; therefore, the property owner is responsible for maintaining a connection to and paying for an adequate supply of water to the residential dwelling unit. 18.02.180 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 32 International Fire Code - Amendments 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 of the city fire code, Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 1.12.020(2) BMC. 18.02.190 APPEALS. (a) Appeals to the hearing examiner. (l) 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. SECTION 2. Severability. If anyone 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 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. PASSED by the City Council the eJ,O;t;/u day of ,2007 33 International Fire Code - Amendments Approved this C2 fj.:;tiu day of PUBLISHED the .4_~ J day of - EFFECTIVE the rS.:t:,,0 day of ORDINANCE NO. ':;7JJ~ R:\Legal\Legal\Ordinances\Fire\IFC amendment -2007. v2 .doc ~-;;; ,2007 ,2007 34 International Fire Code - Amendments AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Account # 42742 / Ad # 204571 ST ATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KITSAP I, Christy Moffitt, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says: That she is now, and at all times embraced in the publication herein mentioned was the principal clerk of the printers and publishers of KITSAP SUN; that said newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County of Kitsap, in which County it is published and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of the publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continually as a daily newspaper in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, a weekly newspaper in Kitsap County, Washington and is now and,during all of said time, was printed in an office maintained in the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper; that the following is a true text of a legal advertisement as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplement form) of said newspaper on the following date, to wit: , June 25, 2007 and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sumof $34.26 which amount has not been paid in full. ~tt Y'YIowt (Signature of Principal Clerk) Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of June 29, 2007 Notary -Public State of Washington DAWN BLAn My Appointment Expires JuI 30. 2010 Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, Kitsap County. ORDINANCE NO. 5016 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to adopt the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 of the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"); and to make other housekeeping amendments. PASSED by the City Council the20th day of June, 2007. The full text of this ordinance is available from the City Clerk's Office, 345 Sixth Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, W A 98337. June 25, 2007.....AD #2004