HomeMy WebLinkAbout5112 ORDINANCE NO. 5 � � Z
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of. the City of
Bremerton, Washington, amending Title 18 of the Bremerton
Municipal Code to adopt the 2009 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
adopt Appendices to the 2009 International Residential Code and to
make other housekeeping amendments.
WHEREAS, the City adopted the state International Fire Code as Title 18 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code; and �
WHEREAS, the International Fire Code has been updated with the publication of
the 20091nternational Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, changes are needed to Title 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to
reflect the changes to the International Fire Code by the 2009 amendments; 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 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 or occupancy of buildings or premises. It is understood the Fire Code and its
referenced documents are to provide a framework for the Fire and Life Safet ��requirements to
protect the citizens and emergency responders from the predictable situations the codes regulate
Therefore under no circumstance shall any space occupancy or other location be allowed to be
occunied or otherwise utilized weather temporaril�or permanent without the Fire Code officials
written authorization.
18.02.020 FIRE CODE — ADOPTED.
In accordance with Chapter 19.27 RCW, the International Fire Code, 2009Edition,
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, �AAH2O09 Edition, Appendices B,
C, �-D, H, J 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 this chapter, the Bremerton Municipal Code provisions shall
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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, smoke and heat vents, draft curtains, smoke control, fire
sprinkler and fire alarm systems:, including temporary �rovisions and
without limitation such as fire watch, fire department standby, blockin
roads and additional fire safet,�pections. �
(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 Subsections 105.1.�4 and 105.3.6.1:
Sec. 105.1.�4 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.
Sec. 105.3.6.1 Unsafe Situations: Actions taken outside of the
guidelines contained within any permit required by section 105 of the IFC
shall be deemed unsafe and shall entitle the fire code official to
immediately have all utilities includin�; but not limited to: Electricity,
water, sewer and �as shut off or otherwise disconnected from the site.
Utilities shall not be restored without the conditions of all required
permit(s resolved.
(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.-�5�190 of the Bremerton Municipal Code.
( fl Violation Penalties. Section l09 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 18.02.1�80
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 general definitions:
APWA is the American Public Works Association.
AWWA 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 major building
systems improved or otherwise reconditioned within any 60 month time
period. Major building systems include but are not limited to: Water,
Sewer, Storm, or other plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Foundation,
Structural members.
Exceptions. Maintenance, energy conservation and cosmetic
improvements which do not require a permit of anv kind, 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 Protection," 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).
18.02.055 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE-
CHAPTER 4. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The following local amendments to Chapter 4 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Emergencv Planning and Preparedness" are herebY ado�ted.
Sec. 401.9 Hardwired Telephones. All occupancies with hardwired
telephones, new and existing, when 911 is dialed shall correctly report the
address of the actual location dialed from.
� 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 5.3.6 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 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 or likely to be used
during emer�y operations, includin�, 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 35 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
5.2.1 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." Once a fire lane is established it
shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times or
repair/replaced to maintain visibilit,�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 ftont, 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:
l. In addition to the requirements for Type 1 marking, Type 2
marking shall also include the addition of inetal 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 posted within 30
days after receiving 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:
Sec. 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.
( fl 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 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 major building systems improved or
otherwise reconditioned within any 60 month time period. Major building
systems include but are not limited to: water, sewer, storm, or other
plumbing, electrical, HVAC, foundation, and structural members.
Exceptions:
1. Group U occupancies.
2. Maintenance, energy conservation and cosmetic improvements
which do not rec�uire a permit of any kind, are not considered structural
remodels.
(g) Premises Identification. Section 505 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Premises Identification," is amended by adding the following new Subsection 505.1.1:
Sec. 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 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
Washin on Ave
(h) Fire Protection Water Supplies — Existing Non-conforming Hydrants. Section
SOS7 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended to add
a new Subsection 50�7.1.1 as follows:
Sec. 5087.1.1 Existing non-conforming 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 requirements of this section.
(i) Fire Protection Water Supplies — Where Required. Section SOS7 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by substituting
Subsection SOS7.5.1 with the following:
Sec. 50$7.5.1 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 (183 m).
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 5087 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by substituting
Subsection SOS7.5.7 with the following:
Sec. SOS7.5.7 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
currently adopted NFPA, APWA, or AWWA 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 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
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 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 2-1 /2 inch national standard thread hose ports, one
4-1/2 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 and,
when required by 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 aparhnent (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 5075 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new Subsection
SOS7.6 as follows:
Sec. 50$7.6 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. 50$7.6.1 In-service notification. The fire code official shall be
notified when any newly installed hydrant or main is placed into service.
Sec. 5057.6.2 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 50�7 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new
Subsection SOS7.7 as follows:
Sec.50$7.7 Dead-end mains prohibited. When appropriate, all water
mains in any project shall be looped.
(m) Fire Protection Water Supplies — Building Permit Requirements. Section 50$7 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a
new Subsection SOS7.8 as follows:
Sec. 50$7.8 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 S�A09 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Department Access to Equipment," is amended by
substituting Subsection 5-�A09.1 with the following:
Sec. 5�A09.1 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 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. Section 901 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "General," is amended by substituting Subsection 901.1 with the following:
Sec. 901.1 Scope. 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, 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
major building systems improved or otherwise reconditioned within any
60 month time period. Major building systems include but are not limited
to: Water, Sewer, Storm, or other plumbing, Electrical, HVAC,
Foundation, and 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 which do not require a permit of any kind, are not
considered structural remodels.
(c) Buildings Vacant for One (1) Year or More. Section 901 of the International Fire
Code, entitled, "General," is amended by adding a new Subsection 901.1.2 as follows:
Sec. 901.1.2 Buildings 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.
(d) 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 reviewed.
installed, 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
Fire 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 NFPA 750
Wet chemical fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 17A
(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.
( fl Fire Protection Systems — Definitions. Section 902 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following definitions:
FIRE AREA. The total area from all floors enclosed by the outermost
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.
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.
18.02.080 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE —
SECTION 903, AUTOMATTC 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 protections 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-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).
(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.
( fl 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.
(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. ���'� +'�° �"^�=r Group B ambulatory health care facilities with the followin�:
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" (h) Automatic Sprinkler Systems — Where Required. Section 903 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting Subsection
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for Group E occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a r�oup E fire area.
2. Portable school classrooms, provided aggregate areas of clusters of
portable school classrooms does not exceed 5,000 square feet 465 m2,�
and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required in
Chapter 5 of the buildin cg ode.
The provisions of this subsection shall applv if, the buildin� or buildings
in yuestion will have more than 50% of the gross square foota�e of the fire
area structurally remodeled, improved or otherwise reconditioned and/or,
two or more major building svstems improved or otherwise reconditioned
within anv 60 month time period. Major buildin�vstems include but are
not limited to: Water, Sewer, Storm, or other plumbing, Electrical, HVAC.
Foundation, and Structural members. In the case of additions, onlv 4 hour
area senaration walls shall define separate buildin�gardin�prinkler
requirements.
Exceptions:
l. Maintenance, energv conservation and cosmetic improvements not
requiring a permit are not considered structural remodels.
(i) Automatic Sprinkler Systems — Where Required. Section 903 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting Subsection
903.2.g-4. Group F-1 with the following:
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throug,hout all buildin�s containing a Group F occupancv where one of the
following conditions exists:
1. Where the fire area of the buildin�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 — Where Required.
Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended
by �g-substitutin� +'�° �"�•T•��� �° � Subsection 903.2.5�7 with the followin�:
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1. Where the fire area of the buildin� exceeds 10.000 sc�uare feet; or
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Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting Subsection
903.2.8 with the following:
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accordance with Section 9.3.3 shall be provided throughout all buildin�s
with a Group R fire area.
Sec. 903.2.8.1 Existin�oup R-1 and R-2 buildin�s shall install a full fire
sbrinkler system when anyone of the following occurs:
(1) A fire occurs which mi�rates from the unit of origin to involve a
nei ng borin�
�2) Two or more separate fires occur, which requires a fire department
response, in the same complex within a two year span.
Sec. 903.2.8.2 Sprinkler heads in kitchens shall be installed (on the
ceilin�) with at least one sprinkler head no more than 4 feet out from the
front of the stove ton. �
(1) Automatic Sprinkler Systems — Where Required. Section 903 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by �gsubstitutin
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Sec. 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler svstem shall be provided
throu�hout all buildin�s containing a Group S-1 occupancX where one of
the following conditions exists:
1. Where the fire area of the buildin� exceeds 10.000 square feet; or
2. Where a Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories
above gxade•
(m) Automatic Sprinkler Systems: Speculative Use Warehouses. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by s��r�i-r�g
adding the following new Subsection 903.��2.9.3 '
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tenant, or use of the building or storage commoditv has not been
determined or it is otherwise a s�eculative use warehouse or buildin�
automatic sprinkler svstem shall be designed and installed in accordance
with the followin�:
1. The desi� 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 hei�
3. Sprinkler pipin� that is 4 inches and larger in width shall be used
and the structural engineer of record shall provide written verification
�provin o� f the point and dead loads.
(n) Automatic Sprinkler 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:
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sprinklers shall not be rec,�uired in the following rooms or areas where 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 anv
room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated construction or
contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the a�plication of water, or flame and water,
constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.
2. Anv room or space where snrinklers are considered undesirable
because of the nature of the contents, when a�proved by the fire code
official.
3 Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of
the buildin� walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceilin� assemblies havin� a
fire-resistance ratin� of not less than 2 hours.
4. In rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with
whollxnoncombustible contents.
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provided for exterior balconies decks and ground floor patios of dwellin�
units.
All spaces in excess of 10 square feet shall be provided with sprinkler
covera�e.
(p) Automatic Sprinkler Systems —�sInstallation Requirements. Section 903 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting
Subsection 903.4.�3_7 with the following:
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Sec. 903.3.7 Fire department connection locations. All fire department
connection locations (F.D.C.'s) to automatic sprinklers and/or standpipe
svstems shall be located not less than 3 feet, nor more than 10 feet from
the finished edge of an a�proved fire a�paratus access road. F.D.C.'s shall
not be located more than 50 feet from a fire hydrant. F.D.C.'s and F.D.C.'s
servin� sprinkler svstems shall not be located on the wall of a building,
unless approved bv the fire code official. F.D.C.'s serving class 1 or 3
standpipe systems mav 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
phvsical 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 buildin�ot
less than 18 inches nor more than 36 inches above the finished �xade of an
a�proved fire apparatus access road. F.D.C.'s shall not be obstructed by
vehicle parking, carports, �arages, refuse stora�e containers, fences,
landscaping or other obscuring features. F.D.C.'s shall be provided with
ti t fitting threaded caps or Knox type lockable caps.
(q) 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:
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devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such
sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated bv water flow
equivalent to the flow of a sin lg e 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 buildin ig n an approved location at
each riser or riser grou�
Exception: NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R sprinkler svstems mav utilize an
electrically operated alarm bell on the exterior of the buildin ig n an
approved location at each riser or riser rg___oup, provided that the electrically
operated alarm bell cannot be silenced during water flow.
Sec. 903.4.2.1 Alarms — Interior notification. Actuation of the automatic
�rinkler svstem shall actuate interior audible/visual notification
appliances as outlined in NFPA 72 at all exits from all floors or where a
fire alarm svstem is installed. The fire alarm svstem 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 s,�rinkler svstems do not require interior
audible/visual notification a�pliances, except if a fire alarm system is
installed, then the fire alarm system notification circuits shall provide the
interior notification.
(r) Automatic Sprinkler Svstems. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substitutin�Subsection 903.4.3 with the
followin�:
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.
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 the following to
Subsection 907.1.�-2:
Sec. 9071.�2 Fire Alarm Shop Drawin�s.
�14. A Bremerton Fire department submittal checklist.
135. A copy of the device/zone map.
146. Fire alarm systems which contain 25 or more SLC/NAC
devices combined, shall be submitted on no less than 11 x 17 sized
drawings and 1/8"=1' scale with a digital copy of the design in DWG,
DWF or other approved format. (PDFs are not acceptable.)
(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. All new and remodeled occupancies where
the fire area exceeds 4,000 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.
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 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
of the building's 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 annunciator panels.
3. Rooms, assembly areas or other spaces which exceed 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 fire 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.
Prescriptive smoke detector placement shall utilize Table 5.6.5.5.1 from
NFPA 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 Systems — Retroactive R-2 Visible Notification. Section
907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to
add Subsection 907.10.3 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.
(d) 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.-�-�4_l. The amended Subsection 907.�4_1 reads as follows:
Sec. 907.�34_1 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.
(e) 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 _�5 with the following:
Sec. 907.�5 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:
l. 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.
4. Those existing R-1 and R-2 occupancies that are addressed by
section 18.03.120(a) of the Bremerton Municipal Code.
( fl Fire Alarm and Detection Systems — Testing Prerequisites. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a
new Subsection 907.-�9.1:
Sec. 907.�9.1 Testing Prerequisites. Upon completion of the installation
or alteration, a satisfactory test of the entire system and its functions shall
be made in the 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.
(g) Fire Alarm and Detection Systems — Location/Security. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a
new Subsection 907.�11:
Sec. 907.�11. 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.
(h) Fire Alarm and Detection Systems — Monitoring. Section 907 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding new Subsections
907.1 �2, 907.1 �3, 907.1 �4,-a� 907.1 �4.1:
Sec. 907.�312. 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. 907.1�3. Designer 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 required by NICET. The designer must be NICET II by July 1,
2008 and NICET III'by January 1, 2009.
Sec. 907.134. �s�a�e�Technician 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 trainee's work. Trainees are not permitted to
perform any work unsupervised.
Sec. 907.134.1 NICET II. July 1, 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 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE —
SECTION 913, FIRE PUMPS.
The following local amendment to Section 913 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Fire Pumps," is adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code:
(a) Fire Pumps. Section 913 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding 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:
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 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) of
the 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 CODE —
CHAPTER 4b5, MARINAS.
The following local amendment adding a new Chapter 4b5 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Marinas," is hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully
set forth therein:
Chapter 465 MARINAS
4b501 Scope
Marina facilities shall be in accordance with this chapter.
4b501.�2 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.
46501.2.1 Permits
Permits are required to use open-flame devices for maintenance or repair
on vessels, floats, piers or wharves.
4b502 DEFINITIONS
46502.1 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.
4b503 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
4�503.1 Combustible Debris. Combustible debris and rubbish shall not
be deposited or accumulated on land beneath marina structures, piers or
wharves.
46503.2 Sources of Ignition. Open-flame devices used for lighting or
decoration on the exterior of a vessel, float, pier or wharf shall be
approved.
46503.3 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.
46503.4 Rubbish Containers. Containers with tightfitting or selfclosing
lids shall be provided for the temporary storage of combustible trash or
rubbish.
46503.5 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.
4b503.6 Berthing and Storage. Berthing and storage shall be in
accordance with NFPA 303, Chapter 5.
4b503.7 Addressing. Each slip shall be numbered and clearly marked.
46504 FIRE-PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
46504.1 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.
4b504Z Standpipes. Marinas and boatyards shall be equipped throughout
with standpipe systems in accordance with the 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 9.5.12.
� 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 1/2" to 1
1/2" 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 connections. The Fire Department connections
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.
46504.3 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
5.3.2 and 5.8.
46504.4 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.
46504.5 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.
46505 MARINE MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING
STATIONS
4b505.1 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 D103 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 10
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 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
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 false�e alarm shall be deemed and construed as
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(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 or activate
any fire �nrotection 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-���
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(1) "False alarm" shall mean the activation of a fire �protection system at
a time when no conditions attributable to a fire or smoke condition are found to exist upon
arrival of the Fire Department.
(2) "Fire Code Official" shall mean the Chief of the Fire Department, or his
designated representative.
(3) "Person" shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company or organization of any kind.
(4) "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.
(5) "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 (3) working
days after notice by the Fire Code Official at the scene of a false alarm, 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
CONTAINING 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 Chapter 3.01 BMC and BMC Title 15
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, 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 of the City Fire Code, BMC Title 18, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to BMC 1.12.020(2).
18.02.190 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
'' fire codes cited in Chapter 1�8.042 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 '' fire
codes and referenced 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 of the 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 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 after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council the �� day of , 2010
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KITSAP
I, Laura Wessels, 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 an advertisement as it was
published in regular issues (and not in supplement form) of said newspaper on the following date, to wit:
And on June 8, 2010 such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5112 �'�i ,•' • • . • • •'�F .`',
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AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Title 18 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code to adopt the 2009 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 adopt Appendices to the 2009 International Residential Code and to make other
housekeeping amendments.
PASSED by the City Council on the 2nd day of June, 2010
The full text of this ordinance is available from the City Clerk's Office, 345 Sixth Street, Suite 600,
Bremerton, WA 98337.
June 8, 2010 . .............................Ad #20101599