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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/19/2019 - PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO.Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY March 19, 2019 City Council STAFF Tom DeMint, PFA Fire Chief Bob Poncelow, Fire Marshal Bronwyn Scurlock, Legal SUBJECT Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 047, 2019, Amending Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins and Adopting by Reference the 2018 International Fire Code, with Amendments. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to adopt the 2018 International Fire Code (“IFC”), as amended. The International Code Council (“ICC”) publishes updated codes every three years. The Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors has reviewed and approved the IFC and is requesting it be adopted as amended. Poudre Fire Authority (“PFA”) is responsible for the enforcement and administration of the IFC within the City. PFA routinely reviews new codes, proposes local amendments, and seeks adoption of the IFC changes by the City Council. The proposed amendments, developed in conjunction with the local Fire Code Review Committee, include several changes to the City Code. There were a few significant changes to the IFC, including provisions related to mobile food vendors, higher education laboratories, plant material processing and extraction (cannabis), mobile fueling service, energy systems and the retroactive installation of fire suppression systems in eating and drinking establishments with an occupant load in excess of 299. A proposed City Code amendment mandates at least one means of egress (stairs) be provided in buildings under construction that exceed one story in height. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION At its June 2018 PFA Board meeting, the PFA Board adopted Resolution 18-6 Appointing the Fire Code Review Committee (FCRC). (Attachment 2) This volunteer committee was asked to review the 2018 IFC and the proposed amendments. The FCRC completed its work on Thursday, October 18, 2018 with a unanimous recommendation to adopt the 2018 IFC, along with the accompanying amendments. (Attachment 4) At its November 13, 2018 meeting, the PFA Board unanimously approved the IFC adoption and amendments with Resolution 18-16. (Attachment 1) The FCRC met for several two-hour sessions to review the IFC. PFA Fire Prevention staff participated in this review with the FCRC, which included detailed discussions of every significant Code change and all current and proposed amendments. Existing language and new published changes to the IFC were reviewed, along with current local and proposed IFC amendments. This process provided both staff and committee members important insights about community issues/concerns and the appropriate application of the IFC. The hard work and commitment shown by the FCRC has provided PFA with a quality community safety resource, tailored to local community needs. Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 2 Since the Fort Collins Building Department adopts many other International Codes, including the International Building Code, and includes its own amendments, staff has included all these amendments in the IFC amendments that are relevant to both Codes. Similar processes occur with PFA’s other fire and life safety partners, including the Town of Timnath and Larimer and Weld Counties. The FCRC reviewed all the proposed changes to the IFC, including changes that were adopted as part of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) adoption for the City of Fort Collins, which included local amendments to the IBC. Since Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) and Chapter 10 (Means of Egress) is the same in the IBC and IFC as published by the ICC, it is essential that local amendments between the IBC and IFC be correlated and, as the building department is primarily tasked with the enforcement of Chapters 9 and 10, it makes sense for the IFC to be amended in the same way the local building official amended the IBC. These two chapters account for almost 50% of the total local amendments to the IFC. The FCRC’s primary goal was the reduction of local amendments to the Code. They were able to reduce the total number, as well as focus the amendments that were brought forward on local community needs. The local amendment for fire sprinklers has been maintained as it has been since the 1980s and as it is adopted by the local building departments. Of note, many other fire jurisdictions in Northern Colorado have, or are considering, similar amendments to specify fire suppression systems as a vital fire safety provision. New IFC Code provisions exist for the regulation of Mobile Food Vendors. This is in direct response to several significant fires and explosions across the country involving food trucks. Cooking fires have always been a leading cause of fires and brick and mortar restaurants must comply with special safety requirements due to the hazard. This includes adequate ventilation, extinguishing systems, special fire extinguishers, and of course, egress for the staff if an incident happens. The new Code provisions were developed in conjunction with the National Food Truck Association, which strongly supports fire and life safety for their members. A new chapter in the IFC addresses plant extraction processes. Many of the provisions were developed in conjunction with the cannabis industry in Colorado and with heavy involvement from PFA staff. New hazards often are identified as new technology develops and society evolves, and two significant changes to the IFC are the result. As the City’s electrical energy distribution system adapts to growth and demand, one option to provide peak demands or to meet high demands is the use of electrical storage systems. This includes batteries and capacitors, often using new battery chemistries as part of the system. These batteries can be small enough to mount in a home garage or as large as semi-trailers and, depending on the actual battery make-up, can catch on fire (as was seen with Li-Ion batteries in cell phone and hover boards most recently). These large batteries are subject to overheating and ignition and often cannot be extinguished using conventional firefighting means; the new chapter provides guidance on the safe installation and maintenance of this emerging technology. Mobile Fueling service is a societal change that may also increase community risk. This service includes a truck with a tank and pump on board that brings the gas station to the customer. While not yet in Fort Collins, this practice is present in other parts of the country. The risk of a spill and fire is increased since the normal safety provisions found at a fueling station may not be present. The new Code provisions set minimum standards to perform the fueling operations safely. Historically, the United States has suffered some of the largest multiple life-loss fires in Assembly occupancies. Dating back to 1929, when 22 people died in the Study Nightclub fire, through the 1940s where over 800 people died in the Rhythm Club and Coconut Grove fires and continuing to this century when 100 died in 2003 at the Station Nightclub and 36 perished at the Ghost Ship Collective in 2016. Assembly occupancies that serve alcohol have historically presented an increased risk to communities. Fort Collins has experienced fatalities in these occupancies with two citizens losing their lives in the Peoples Bar fire in late 1986. The National Institute of Standards (NIST) completed a study of fires in Assembly occupancies and the risk to communities today, and recommended the following: Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 3 “NIST recommends that model codes require sprinkler systems, and that state and local authorities adopt and aggressively enforce this provision: a) For all new nightclubs regardless of size, and b) For existing nightclubs with an occupancy limit greater than 100 people” The ICC reviewed a code change proposal from NIST to accomplish this recommendation; however, that proposal was modified to maintain the current Code language that requires fire suppression when the occupant load exceeds 100 for new assemblies that serve alcohol, and to include a new provision to require retroactive installation of a fire suppression system when an existing assembly that serves alcohol has an occupant load in excess of 299 people. Staff recognizes this will be a significant financial impact on those establishments with more than 299 occupants that currently do not have fire suppression systems. Due to PFA’s long standing requirement to sprinkler buildings over 5,000 square feet, and provisions within the Code since 2000 that require new eating and drinking assemblies to have fire suppression when the occupant load exceeds 99 (about 1,500 square feet), it is not anticipated to impact a significant number of businesses. Staff will work with each establishment to develop a plan and timeline for compliance; there are fewer than five establishments that may be subject to these provisions. The Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD) adopted the 2018 IFC at its December 27, 2018 meeting, covering the unincorporated areas of Larimer and Weld Counties. The PVFPD adoption is currently awaiting ratification by the Larimer and Weld County Commissioners. The Town of Timnath is also in the process of adopting the recommended Code and amendments. The amendments for these other adoptions are very similar to these proposed amendments, with the primary differences being in the correlation of the amendments that were made to the IBC by the other jurisdictions. Additionally, the restrictions on the sale and possession of fireworks are not part of the PVFPD (Larimer and Weld County) adoption due to restrictions in Colorado Revised Statutes that limit a fire district’s ability to regulate fireworks. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors reviewed these amendments at its November 13, 2018 meeting and unanimously passed Resolution 18-16, recommending adoption of the 2018 IFC as amended to the City of Fort Collins, Town of Timnath and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD). Adoption of the 2018 IFC as Amended has been unanimously recommended by the Fire Code Review Committee (Attachment 4) and the Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors. (Attachment 3) PUBLIC OUTREACH The Fire Code Review Committee was appointed by the PFA Board of Directors and provided a cross section of Code users and those impacted by the Code. This group met five times and unanimously supported the final adoption and amendments. The PFA Board of Directors reviewed, and by resolution, recommended that the 2018 IFC as Amended be adopted by the City of Fort Collins, the Town of Timnath and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District. The PVFPD unanimously adopted the Code and amendments at its December 10, 2018 meeting. Timnath is in the process of adopting the Code and it is being submitted to Larimer and Weld Counties for ratification. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 18-16 Recommend Adoption of 2018 IFC (PDF) 2. Resolution 18-6 Appointment of FCRC members (PDF) 3. PFA Board of Directors meeting minutes, November 13, 2018 (PDF) 4. Fire Code Review Committee minutes, October 18, 2018 (PDF) ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2        Poudre Fire Authority 2018 International Fire Code Review Committee Agenda October 18, 2018 11:00am to 1:00pm 1. Chief DeMint Remarks Chief DeMint expressed his gratitude to the group. He shared that our fire prevention activities and the code amendments are important to the community. Chief DeMint thanked the committee for their hard work and dedication. Bob expressed his gratitude to everyone. He stated we are going to go over the few remaining code changes and then move on to a vote of the amendments as they are proposed. 2. September 20 meeting review and questions The committee reviewed and approved the minutes. Bob said he wanted to address Paul’s issue about intumescent pillows. If they are installed to manufacturer’s specifications, the code and PFA are going to be good with that. Gregory asked about stairs in construction. 3. No significant changes to Chapter 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 There are no significant changes 4. Chapter 57 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids 5707. On demand mobile fueling is common in many different areas. That is having someone come to wherever you are and put gas in your car. This service is allowed to use a vehicle mounted tank with no more than 1200 gallons or maximum five gallon gas cans with a total of 60 gallons. The new code provisions address where you can do it and how you to do it safely. We have not seen this here yet but it is becoming more popular across the country. ATTACHMENT 4 5. Chapter 61 – Liquefied Petroleum Gases 6103.2.1.4 Research and experimentation in Group E occupancies. This provision clarifies when portable LPG-gas containers can be used in laboratories in educational facilities. 6104.3 Footnote G above ground LP gas containers with a water capacity of 2000 gallons or less shall be separated from public ways by a distance of not less than 5 feet. The group noted this is a good code change, just not a good way to write the code with going to the footnote for the requirement. 6. Appendix E – Hazard Categories There are two kinds of appendixes in the code. Some are adopted specifically while others are intended for informational purpose and serve only as a reference. We also adopt several appendixes in regards to the code which we will go through but other appendixes may just informational and not intended for adoption. Appendix E is an informational appendix and there is a change that clarifies how to classify class one and two oxidizers. These are two chemicals are often used as pool disinfectants. These are significant changes if you are stocking pool chemicals and will assist in the fair and reasonable enforcement of the code. 7. Appendix N – Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions This is a new chapter and one we have not ever had much to do with in the past. However it is becoming more common, especially at the new CSU Stadium. Historically there have been significant losses related to fires during these shows including the McCormick Place fire in Chicago several years back. These provisions are new and will be a part of the adoption. We work closely with the Stadium staff on these events and this provides us with a section of the code where almost everything is now in one place. 8. Amendment Package Review Bob reminded the committee that if you are not a member of the ICC you are encouraged to join and to register and vote on the code changes that are important to you. PFA’s final adoptions will include what the City is amending in Chapters 1, 2, 9 and 10 with the intent to have a code that is as compatible as is can be. Larimer County and Timnath adoptions will include amendments to these chapters that correlate to their IBC adoptions. The first part of the City Adoption and amendments includes the charging language that establishes the IFC as the City Fire Code and amends Chapter 9 of the City Code to include the updated code and amendments. It includes authorizing state statutes and also establishes using the Building Code Appeals Board as the Fire Code Board of Appeals as well. Appeals are rare as staff works hard to find alternative methods and materials when the letter of the code cannot be met. Some of these provisions also detail penalties and enforcement options and see very little change from year to year. PFA has for many years included a local amendment to mandates reporting of emergencies as well as prohibiting false alarms. PFA has experienced incidents (oil and gas wells for example) where a spill was not immediately reported and the code did not specifically require the reporting allowing only a report to report to the State. The committee agreed that was not acceptable and now significant spills must be reported. A new section 307.2.2 addressing open burning allows the PFA to establish both atmospheric conditions as well as time of day restrictions on open burning permits. This allows the Authority to stop fires on high wind and Red Flag days as well as assure the fires are extinguished before dark. The required setback for Bon Fires in section 307.4.1 were increased to provide additional safety as our community fills in and creates less open space to safely conduct a bon fire. Poudre Fire Authority experienced an issue at the bon fire at Fossil Ridge High School in 2018 and it was apparent the current setbacks were not sufficient. 307.4.1.1 Further limits the size of the bonfire fuel package, assures the fuel is clean dry and safe and finally restricts the use of accelerants. Staff shared that they have been actively involved with city staff working on possible changes to the city regulations related to backyard fireplaces. Apparently City Council has received nuisance complaints about the smoke. PFA feels that that outdoor burning can be conducted safely and that the IFC establishes how to do it safely. The production of smoke and the complaints that smoke generate are not however within the purview of the code and are more a nuisance than a fire or life safety concern. Sections 307.4.2 and 307.4.3 were amended to clarify that only gas or liquid fuel is permitted at commercial and multi-family occupancies and a permit is required for recreational fires (uncontained by a pit, portable fireplace or other means to prevent spread) as they create significantly more risk than a fire in an approved appliance or structure. Section 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns, is revised to clarify that sky lanterns are not permitted at any time. The committee felt strongly that the climate and vegetation present in Northern Colorado presented to significant a risk of a fire start from these devices and that a total ban was appropriate. Staff shared that one of the most frustrating things for a firefighter is not being able to find an address in an emergency. In 2015 this amendment was added to the code to better identify addresses and positively impact response times when seconds really do matter. We have also included some way finding signage requirements. Gregory asked who establishes addresses and units within the building. Staff shared that establishing the interior addressing scheme falls to the building owner/designer. The committee supported the amendments except that Matt Brooksmith indicated that sometimes they use interior numbers in the thousands because of the size of the building. Bob said that will be a pretty easy change and a sentence or two will be revised to indicate that. Section 507.2 Type of water supply, has been amended for many years as the PFA experience of using reservoirs as a water supply has not been good. Maintenance, freezing temperatures and reduced capacity due to irrigation drawdowns have all impacted the reliability of this water source and the amendment removes that as an option. Section 607.5 Solid fuel commercial cooking appliances were added to reference NFPA 96 which is the preeminent standard on this topic. We continue to see an increased demand for solid fuel cooking appliances and this allows them to be installed safely. Section 901.4.6.1 Access is a local amendment to the IBC that assures the door opening is large enough to be able to service or replace the fire protection equipment present. Sections 903.2.1.1 through 903.2.10 are amended as needed to maintain the local amendments that have been in place for over 30 years that mandate any building over 5000 square feet be sub-divided into fire areas no larger than 5000 square feet or be provided with a fire suppression system. The amendments include the necessary language to codify this provision in all occupancies. Section 903.2.11.1.3 Basements. This is amended to correlate with a local amendment to the IBC. Section 903.3.1.2 13R sprinkler systems after numerous large loss fires in multi-family buildings with 13R sprinkler systems it was determined that there was an unidentified risk with this design. 13R systems do not protect the attic, enclosed voids and some smaller rooms in these apartment buildings. Fires can access the attics and the buildings burn down from the top regardless of the sprinkler protection in place. 13R systems are still permitted, but in limited instances when alternative construction requirements can offset the lack of early suppression. Section 907.2.10 This provision is an amendment to the IBC that we are correlating to the IFC. Section 907.8.6 Excessive False Alarms. This long standing amendment allows enforcement action if a property is experiencing repeated false alarms and allows the PFA to mandate corrections and maintenance. Section 1009.6 through 1030.6 amendments are to the Egress provisions within the code and these amendments are in the IFC to correlate with the IBC local amendments adopted by the City of Fort Collins, Town of Timnath or the respective county code adoption. 3311.1 Stairways. The published code allows buildings under construction to be up to 40 feet high before any stairs are required to provide safe egress (or emergency access) Denver experienced a multiple fatality fire recently in a 3 story building that construction workers could not egress from. The committee feels strongly that it should be reduced. Matt question if it made a difference if it was podium construction and Bob said he tried to keep it as broad as possible to encompass all building types. Fire spread can be incredibly fast during construction phases and seldom are any of the fire safety or suppression systems in place. Matt stated his company has changed their internal policy that stairs are required once the second floor is decked and they go vertical. Matt went on to explain they require stairs when they can no longer reach the area safely with ladders. Bob said what Matt mentioned about having the deck in place in very important and that language remains in the code. Bob said he is going to take this guidance and rework the wording and come back with the one story and the 20 feet possibly. Paul and Matt said the 20 feet is definitive. Section 5001.1 exception 10 provides another alternative for distilleries to meet the codes by providing a reference to a standard developed by the distilling industry. Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks. This section exists in the Town of Timanth and the Coty of Fort Collins adoptions and creates prohibition against the possession, sale and/or use of fireworks within those jurisdictions. State Statute limits the ability of the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District to limit fireworks so they will remain legal in unincorporated portions of PFA. Section 5701.1 exception 10 provides another alternative for distilleries to meet the codes by providing a reference to a standard developed by the distilling industry. Section 5704.2.9.6.1 and 5704.3.3 and 5706.2.4.4 and 5806.2 and 6104.2 establish that the use and storage of certain hazardous materials including flammable liquids, flammable cryogenic fluids and LPG are restricted as to location by the Land Use Code in place within the respective justification. Section 6109.13 Protection of containers. This exception establishes a requirement to protect LPG containers from vehicular impact is located in an area where they could be hit. The code includes an exception that allows containers in a metal gage to be exempt from the vehicular protection. The committee feels strongly that this is insufficient protection and deleted the exception. Appendix A is not adopted as the Appeals process is in accordance with procedures in place for the individual municipalities or counties. Appendix B is included in the adoption, but has been rewritten to reflect significantly reduced water flow requirements bases on the installation of fire suppression systems in fire areas exceeding 5000 square feet. As published the appendix includes a table that establishes needed water flow based on occupancy and construction type and can include water demands in excess of 8000 gallons per minute (GPM). By providing sprinklers the highest demand is calculated to be 1500 GPM. This huge reduction in water demand is possible by sprinklering all fire areas above 5000 square feet. This has resulted in a water system that meets demands without excess capacity and costs associated with 8000 GPM demands. The cost savings in the water system are not the only benefit as our annual fire loss is typically much lower than other districts of our size. The amended appendix includes a much simplified water demand table that is based on commercial vs residential demands. The residential demands are further broken down as urban vs rural demands. Several new residential subdivisions are considering fire suppression systems in all houses to impact water supply, setbacks and other code requirements. Appendix C fire hydrant locations is also amended to reduce the requirements based on having a significant amount of larger buildings either broken into manageable fire areas of 5000 square feet or are provided with fire suppression systems. Appendix D fire apparatus access roads. This appendix was entirely rewritten several code adoptions ago and has been working very well. It has become a heavily referenced section of code as PFA strives to support in-fill development where there are often issues with providing enough access for emergency operations. Buildings exceeding 30 feet in height have to provide for aerial apparatus. During the 2015 IFC adoption it was determined that road widths for aerial apparatus could be reduced from 30 feet (existing local amendment) to the original code mandate of 26 feet (the aerial actually requires 20 feet to set the outrigger to operate safely) and this is maintained in the 2018 adoption package. Several committee members expressed support for the 26 feet. Gregory said there is not height mentioned for an access road. Bob directed folks to D103.7.2 for the requirement of 14 feet minimum overhead clearance. Staff explained the basic concepts of access. Dead end roads in excess of 150 feet have to have some kind of turnaround provided. As subdivisions get bigger and bigger you have to have additional access roads. Weld County has many one way in and one way out subdivisions in our jurisdiction. This limits how we respond, can create significant delays in response and can create issues with people not being able to evacuate if the only road is unavailable. So the code stipulates that roads in excess of 660 feet need an additional access point or everything has to be sprinklered. We don’t want to stop growth but want to make sure we have access and work diligently with owners and developers to find solutions. New provisions were added to the 2015 code related to assuring gates met minimum standards when in an emergency access road. PFA is not a fan of gates as they tend to impact response times, but if approved, these provisions establishes the minimum design standards to minimize any delays. The primary code provides a reference to a UL standard for gate operators including options such as push open, Knox key switch, Knox box or Opticom activation. Appendix F - Hazard Ranking, Appendix L- Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems and Appendix N – Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions are included in the adoption in their entirety and without amendment. Matt pointed out a clerical error for dollar amount on the first page related to the cost of a code book. Paul had a question on section 114 reporting emergencies and spills of hazardous materials. He asked what constituted a spill, discharge from the primary container or not until the secondary containment had been breached? Bob said it’s really outside of secondary containment. If you have had a spill of the primary container with no impacts outside of the secondary containment and appropriately mitigated the spill then the code worked and you’ve met the intent. If the spill gets outside of secondary containment or has impacts outside the containment then reporting is required. Kelly asked: When you do plan reviews; who inspects your fire barriers? Bob said it is usually the building department that inspects those barriers and sometimes it is special inspectors. Kelly said he needs to get some consistency going with other departments because sometimes other departments say well if we didn’t require it why would we inspect it. Matt said sometimes smaller departments require it be done as a special inspection. Kelly said maybe the issue is confusion over fire area as opposed to fire barrier. Katy said sometimes those fire barriers are being called out for other reasons besides the 5000 square foot fire area provisions. Bob said the construction and details for fire separations can get very technical and PFA does not have staff with the expertise to assure compliance, and therefore relies on either the building department or a special inspector to assure code compliance. Kelly indicated that some architects will put a fire wall in when it is not needed and that further complicates the issues. 9. Final review and approval of the 2018 International Fire Code as Amended Committee concluded discussion and a vote was called to recommend adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code as amended to the Poudre Fire Authority Board, Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Board, City of Fort Collins and Town of Timnath. Support for the adoption was by hand vote and was unanimously supported by the members present including Gregory, Paul, Matt, Adam, Shane, Cody, Katy, John, Joe, Carie, Kelly, Becca. Bob thanked everyone, and expressed how much PFA appreciated everyone’s help and expertise. The meeting adjourned and the committee was disbanded. -1- ORDINANCE NO. 047, 2019 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS WHEREAS, the City has previously adopted the 2015 International Fire Code (“IFC”), with amendments, in order to minimize the human suffering and property loss from fire; and WHEREAS, the 2018 edition of the IFC represents the most current version now available; and WHEREAS, a Fire Code Review Committee, formed by the Poudre Fire Authority (“PFA”) in 2018 for the purpose of reviewing the 2018 IFC, has unanimously recommended that the jurisdictions being served by the PFA adopt the 2018 IFC with certain amendments tailored to the circumstances in Fort Collins and jurisdictions served by the PFA; and WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention staff of the PFA, working in conjunction with the Fire Code Review Committee, has also reviewed the 2018 IFC and the amendments proposed by the Committee and has recommended that the jurisdictions being served by the PFA adopt the 2018 IFC with the local amendments; and WHEREAS, at its November 13, 2018, meeting, the PFA Board of Directors approved Resolution 18-16 recommending that the 2018 IFC with the local amendments be adopted by those jurisdictions being served by the PFA; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Article II, Section 7, the City Clerk published in the Fort Collins Coloradoan such notice of hearing concerning adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code on March 3, 2019, and March 10, 2019; and WHEREAS, attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference is the Notice of Public Hearing dated March 3, 2019, that was so published and which the Council hereby finds meets the requirements of Article II, Section 7 of the City Charter. WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the City and its citizens that the 2018 IFC with the local amendments in substantially the form recommended by the Fire Code Review Committee and the PFA staff be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That Section 9-1 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: Sec. 9-1. Adoption of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition. -2- Pursuant to the authority conferred by Article II, Section 7 of the Charter and by Section 31-16-201 et seq., C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by reference as the fire code of the City, for the purposes of safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises, International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as promulgated by the International Code Council. Except as any portion of this fire code is herein after added to, deleted, modified or amended in this Chapter, this fire code shall include all articles and appendices in the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition. Not less than three (3) copies of this fire code shall be on file in the office of the Fire Marshal and may be inspected at regular business hours and purchased from the Fire Prevention Bureau at a price not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) per copy. The provisions of this fire code shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Fort Collins. Section 2. That Section 9-2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: Sec. 9-2 Amendments, additions, and deletions. The following articles, sections, divisions, subsections and appendices of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, are hereby added, amended, deleted and renumbered, except as noted, to read as follows: (1) Section 101.1 Title is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Fort Collins, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. (2) Section 103.4 Liability and 103.4.1 Legal defense is hereby amended to read as follows: 103.4 Liability. The fire code official, member of the board of appeals, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or omission or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties, unless such act or omission is willful and wanton, as provided in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. 103.4.1 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any officer or employee because of an act or omission performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code, unless such act or omission is willful and wanton, as provided in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101 et seq., C.R.S. shall be defended by the a legal representatives of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The fire code official or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in -3- pursuance of the provisions of this code; and any officer of the department of fire prevention, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. (3) Section 109.1 Board of appeals established is hereby amended to read as follows: 109.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals to be known as the Fire Board of Appeals. The members of the City of Fort Collins Building Review Board, as appointed from time to time, shall constitute the Fire Board of Appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall not have a vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. Application for an appeal and all process and procedures for an appeal shall be as stipulated in the International Building Code, Section 113 as amended and adopted by the City of Fort Collins. (4) Section 109.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety. (5) Section 110.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows: 110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be subject to the penalties, costs and orders as provided by Section l-15 of the City Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. (6) Section 110.5 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby added to read as follows: 110.5 Work commencing before permit issuance. In addition to penalties set forth in Section 110.4, any person or firm who, before obtaining the necessary permit(s), commences any construction of, or work on, a building, structure, fire protection system, fire alarm system, or fire extinguishing system that is not otherwise exempted from obtaining a permit, shall be subject to a processing and penalty fee in addition to the standard prescribed permit fee. Such additional fine shall be equal to the permit fee, except that such fine shall not be less than $50 or more than $1,000 for the first such violation. A person or firm committing the same such violation repeatedly is subject to processing and penalty fees equal to double the amount of the permit fee or double the amount of the preceding violation, whichever is greater, for every same such subsequent violation committed thereafter within any 180-day period. -4- (7) A new Section 114 Reporting of emergencies and false alarms is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows: SECTION 114 – REPORTING OF EMERGENCIES AND FALSE ALARMS 114.1 General. Reporting of fires and hazardous materials releases shall be in accordance with Section 114. 114.2 Reporting Emergencies. In the event a fire occurs or the discovery of a fire, smoke, or unauthorized release of flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials on any property occurs, the owner, owners authorized representative, or occupant shall, without delay, report such condition to the fire department. 114.3 False Alarms. False alarms shall not be given, signaled, or transmitted or caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. (8) Section 202, Definitions, terms are hereby amended or added in alphabetical sequence in the following respects: DWELLING. A building that contains one or two dwelling units used, intended or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes. DWELLING. A building used exclusively for residential occupancy and for permitted accessory uses, including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and multi-family dwellings. The term dwelling shall not include hotels, motels, homeless shelters, seasonal overflow shelters, tents, or other structures designed or used primarily for temporary occupancy. Any dwelling shall be deemed to be a principal building. DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. DWELLING UNIT. One or more rooms and a single kitchen and at least 1 bathroom, designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as separate quarters for the exclusive use of a single family for living, cooking, and sanitary purposes, located in a single-family, two-family or multi-family dwelling, or mixed-use building. FAMILY. Any number of persons who are all related by blood, marriage, adoption, guardianship, or other duly authorized custodial relationship, and who live together as a single housekeeping unit and share common living, sleeping, cooking and eating facilities. GRADE (ADJACENT GROUND ELEVATION). The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk between the building and the property line or, when the property line is more than 5 feet (1.524 m) from the building, between the building and a line 5 feet (1.524 m) from the building. -5- ROOM, SLEEPING (BEDROOM). A habitable room within a dwelling or other housing unit designed primarily for the purpose of sleeping. The presence of a bed, cot, mattress, convertible sofa or other similar furnishing used for sleeping purposes shall be prima facie evidence that such space or room is a sleeping room. The presence of closets or similar storage facilities shall not be considered relevant factors in determining whether or not a room is a sleeping room. TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a as part of a group of threetwo or more attached individual dwelling units. in which each unit extends from the foundation to roof and with open space on not less than two sides. (9) A new Subsection 307.2.2 Time and atmospheric restrictions is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows: 307.2.2 Time and Atmospheric Restrictions. Open burning shall only be performed when time and atmospheric conditions comply with the limits set forth in the Open Burning Permit. (10) Section 307.4.1 Bonfires is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet (15240 mm) 100 feet (30 m) of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet (15240 mm) 100 feet (30 m) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. 307.4.1.1 Bonfire Size. The fuel package pile for a bonfire must be approved prior to ignition and shall not exceed 10 feet (3048 mm) in diameter and 8 feet (2438 mm) in height unless approved by the fire code official. Based on atmospheric conditions, location, adjacent structures, combustible materials or wildland fire danger ratings, smaller fuel package piles may be required. Fuels for a bonfire shall be clean, dry, untreated wood products only. Fuel shall not be added to the bonfire once it is ignited without prior approval of the fire code official. The use of Class I flammable liquids is prohibited. Class II combustible liquids may only be used prior to ignition and only in accordance with an approved ignition plan. (11) Section 307.4.2 Recreational fires is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure or combustible material. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Recreational fires must be approved prior to ignition and shall have a permit as required in accordance with Section 307.2. (12) Section 307.4.3 Outdoor fireplaces is hereby deleted and replaced and reads in its entirety as follows: -6- 307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet (3048 mm) of a structure or combustible material. Exception: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one and two-family dwellings. 307.4.3 Outdoor Fireplaces. Outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Outdoor fireplaces shall not be placed closer to combustibles than stated in the manufacturer’s instructions and if the manufacturer’s instructions are not available, or do not establish a distance, they shall not be operated within 15 feet (4572 mm) of a structure or combustible material. Outdoor fireplaces shall not be operated underneath a structure of any type. Outdoor fireplaces shall be gas or liquid fueled. Exception: Outdoor fireplaces at one and two-family dwellings may use approved solid fuels. (13) Section 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns is hereby deleted and replaced and reads in its entirety as follows: 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released an untethered sky lantern. The use of sky lanterns, tethered or untethered, is prohibited. (14) Section 503.1 Where required is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and Appendix D “Fire Apparatus Access Roads”. (15) Section 503.2 Specifications is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 and Appendix D “Fire Apparatus Access Roads”. (16) Section 503.2.1 Dimensions is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm) 14 feet (4267 mm). (17) Section 505.1 Address identificatoin is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: Section 505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings or facilities shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible -7- and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. 505.1.1 Addresses shall be assigned by the governmental entity having jurisdiction (Fort Collins, Timnath, or County) and shall comply with the Larimer County Street Naming and Addressing Standards as contained in the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. 505.1.2 The approved address numerals shall be visible from the street fronting the property, and posted on a contrasting background. 505.1.3 The address numerals for any commercial or industrial buildings shall be placed at a height to be clearly visible from the street. They shall be a minimum of eight inches in height unless distance from the street or other factors dictate larger numbers. Table 505.1.3 For SI: 1 foot=304.8 mm, 1inch=25.4 mm 1 8”– 12” numbers shall be a minimum 1” stroke 2 13”– 20” numbers shall be a minimum 1 ½” stroke 3 21” and larger shall have proportional strokes to ensure visibility 505.1.4 The address numerals for one- and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum four inches posted on a contrasting background. If bronze or brass numerals are used, they shall only be posted on a black background for visibility. 505.1.5 Monument signs may be used in lieu of address numerals on the building as approved by the fire code official. Distance from street curb to building Letter/number size 1 – 100 feet 8 inches 1 101 – 150 feet 10 inches 1 151 – 200 feet 12 inches 1 201 – 350 feet 14 inches 2 351 – 500 feet 16 inches 2 501 – 700 feet 20 inches 2 In excess of 700 feet As approved by the Fire Code Official 3 -8- 505.1.6 Buildings with multiple suites, apartments or units shall have the individual suites, apartments or units provided with individual identification numbers in sequential order. Suites, apartments or units located on the first floor shall be identified by numbers within the 100 or 1000 range or series; suites, apartments or units located on the second floor shall be identified by numbers within the 200 or 2000 range or series; suites, apartments or units located on the third floor units shall be identified by numbers within the 300 or 3000 range or series. Higher floors shall follow this same numbering sequence. 505.1.7 Buildings, either individually or part of a multi-building complex, that have emergency access lanes on sides other than on the addressed street side, shall have the address numbers and street name on each side that fronts the fire lane. 505.1.8 Buildings that are addressed on one street, but are accessible from an adjoining street, shall have the address numbers and street name on each side that is adjacent to that other street. 505.1.9 Approved signage shall be provided in conspicuous locations within buildings to provide clear direction to locate any suite, apartment or unit within the building. 505.1.10 Multiple building complexes shall be provided with approved signage as needed to direct first responders to individual buildings. 505.1.11 Multiple building complexes that have a single street address for the entire complex shall utilize alpha or numeric characters to identify the individual buildings. Such identification shall be assigned to the buildings in a sequential order following a clock- wise direction starting at the main entrance to the complex. (18) Section 507.2 Type of water suply is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 507.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required sustainable fire flow. (19) Section 507.5 Fire hydrant systems is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6 and Appendix C. 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter -9- constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) 300 feet (91 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies and One-and Two-Family Dwelling occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m) 400 feet (121 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). (20) A new subsection 607.5 Solid-fuel fired cooking appliances is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows: 607.5 Solid-Fuel Fired Cooking Appliances. Solid-fuel commercial cooking appliances shall comply with applicable provisions of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96. (21) Section 901.4.6.1 Access is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 901.4.6.1 Access. Automatic sprinkler system risers, fire pumps and controllers shall be provided with ready access. Where located in a fire pump room or automatic sprinkler system riser room, the door shall be permitted to be locked provided that the key is available at all times. The door opening width shall be 32 inches clear or as wide as the largest piece of equipment, whichever is larger. (22) Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1 is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 5000 square feet (1115 464 m 2 ). 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. 4. The fire area contains a multiple-theater complex. (23) Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3 is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: -10- 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 5000 square feet (1115 464 m 2 ). 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. (24) Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 5000 square feet (1115 464 m 2 ). 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. (25) Section 903.2.1.8 Group B is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows: 903.2.1.8 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing Group B occupancies when the fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464 m 2 ). (26) Section 903.2.3 Group E is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows: 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 5000 square feet (1115 464 m 2 ) in area. 2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area. -11- 3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. (27) Section 903.2.4 Group F-1 is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: 903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 5000 square feet (1115 464 m 2 ). 2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m 2 ). 4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2500 square feet (232 m 2 ). (28) Section 903.2.4.2 Group F-2 is hereby added to read as follows: 903.2.4.2 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group F-2 fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464 m 2 ). 2. A Group F-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group F-2 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m 2 ). (29) Section 903.2.6 Group I is hereby amended to read as follows: 903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area. Exceptions: 1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group I-1 Condition 1 facilities. 21. An automatic sprinkler system is not required where group I-4 day care facilities are at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has not fewer than one exterior exit door and the fire area does not exceed 5000 square feet (464 m 2 ). -12- 32. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided, all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge, and all floors below the level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage. (30) Section 903.2.7 Group M is hereby amended to read as follows: 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 5000 square feet ( 1115 464 m 2 ). 2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m 2 ). 4. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5000 square feet (464 m 2 ). (31) Section 903.2.9 Group S-1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 5000 square feet (1115 464 m 2 ). 2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m 2 ) 4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464 m 2 ). 5. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2500 square feet (232 m 2 ). (32) Section 903.2.9.1 Repair Garages is hereby amended to read as follows: 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the International Building Code, as shown: -13- 1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 10,000 5000 square feet (929 464 m 2 ). 2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 12,000 5000 square feet (1115 464 m 2 ). 3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements. 4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464 m 2 ). (33) Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code where either of the following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m 2 ). 2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups. Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies. 903.2.10 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464 m 2 ). 2. A Group S-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. Exception: open parking garages (34) Section 903.2.11.1.3 Basements is hereby amended to read as follows: 903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22,860 mm) from openings required by Section 903.2.11.1, or where walls, partitions or other obstructions are installed that restrict the application of water from hose streams, the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. (35) Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems is hereby amended to read as follows: -14- 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 feet (18 288 mm) in height above grade plane shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R Section 903.3.1.1. Exception: NFPA 13R is allowed when the following conditions exist: 1. The building does not contain more than 6 individual dwelling units and the units are separated from each other with a 1 hour barrier to the roof deck. 2. The building does not contain more than 12 individual dwelling units and is divided into no more than 6 individual dwellings units (complying with number 1 above) by a minimum 2 hour fire barrier. The number of stories of Group R occupancies constructed in accordance with Sections 510.2 and 510.4 of the International Building Code, shall be measured from the horizontal assembly creating separate buildings. (36) Section 907.2.10 Single-and multiple-station smoke alarms is amended by adding a second paragraph thereto to read as follows: When one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group R Occupancies, the entire building shall be provided with smoke detectors located and installed as required for new Group R Occupancies described herein. (37) Section 907.8.6 Excessive false alarms, is hereby added, to read in its entirety as follows: 907.8.6 Excessive False Alarms. An excessive number of false alarms shall be defined as 2 alarm activations for a fire alarm system within a 60 day period provided that any such activations are not the result of a cause reasonably beyond the control of the owner, tenant or operator of the building. In the event of an excessive number of false alarms, the fire code official may order the building owner, tenant or operator of the building, or party responsible for the building to take reasonable actions necessary to prevent false alarms. These actions may include: repair or replacement of the faulty alarm components, addition of tamper proof devices, modification of system design, and repair of other building components which affect alarm system performance. The fire code official may also require the building owner, tenant or operator or party responsible for the building to obtain an approved maintenance contract with a qualified fire alarm maintenance technician as required by NFPA 72 to provide continuous maintenance service of the system. (38) Section 1009.6 Areas of refuge is amended to read as follows: 1009.6 Areas of refuge Areas of refuge are not required in buildings not more than 4 stories above grade plane. Every required area of refuge shall be accessible from the space it serves by an accessible means of egress. -15- (39) Section 1009.8 Two-way communication exception #1 is amended to read as follows: Exception: 1. Two-way communication systems are not required at the elevator landing serving each elevator or bank of elevators where the two-way communication system is provided within of buildings not required to provide areas of refuge in accordance with Section 1009.6.5. (40) Section 1010.1.5 Floor elevation is amended by adding a new Exception (7), to read as follows: 7. Exterior doors serving individual dwelling units, other than the main entrance door to a dwelling unit, may open at one intervening exterior step that is equally spaced between the interior floor level above and exterior landing below, provided that the step has a minimum tread depth of 12 inches, a maximum riser height of 7 ¾ inches (7.75”)(19.68cm), and a minimum width equal to the door width, and further provided that the door does not swing over the step. (41) Section 1011.11 Handrails is hereby amended to read as follows: 1011.11 Handrails. Flights of stairways Stairways of more than 1 riser shall have handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1014. Where glass is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall also comply with Section 2407 of the International Building Code. Exceptions: 1. Flights of sStairways within dwelling units and flights of spiral stairways are permitted to have a handrail on one side only. 2. Decks, patios and walkways that have a single change in elevation where the landing depth on each side of the change of elevation is greater than what is required for a landing do not require handrails. 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a single riser at an entrance or egress door does not require handrails. 4. Changes in room elevations of three or fewer risers within dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-2 and R-3 do not require handrails. (42) Section 1015.8 Window openings first paragraph is hereby amended to read as follows: 1015.8 Window openings. Windows in Group R-2 and R-3 buildings including dwelling units, where the top of the sill of an operable window opening is located less than 36 24 inches (610 mm) above the finished floor and more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above the -16- finished grade or other surface below on the exterior of the building, shall comply with one of the following: (43) Section 1015.9 Below grade openings is hereby added to read as follows: 1015.9 Below grade openings. All area wells, stair wells and light wells attached to any building that are located less than 36 inches from the nearest intended walking surface and deeper than 36 inches below the surrounding ground level, creating an opening with a horizontal dimension greater than 24 inches measured perpendicularly from the building, with the side walls of such well having a slope steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical shall be protected with guardrails conforming to this Section around the entire opening, or be provided with an equivalent barrier.. Exceptions: 1. The access side of stairways need not be barricaded. 2. Area wells provided for emergency escape and rescue windows may be protected with approved grates or covers that comply with Section 1029.4 of this code. 3. Covers and grates may be used over stairways and other openings used exclusively for service access or for admitting light or ventilation. (44) Section 1030.1 General Exceptions #1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. Basements with a ceiling height of less than 80 inches (2032 mm) 72 inches (1828.8 mm), shall not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings. (45) Section 1030.3.1 Minimum height from floor is added to read as follows: 1030.3.1 Minimum height from floor. Emergency escape and rescue window openings that are located more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above the finished grade shall have a sill height of not less than 24 inches (609 mm) measured from the finished interior side floor. Exception: Emergency escape and rescue openings located over a roof surface with a slope of 4:12 or less and extending a minimum of 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally outward from the window. (46) Section 1030.4 Window Wells is amended by adding a new exception to read as follows: Exception: -17- With the window in the full open position, the bottom window well step may encroach a maximum of 12 inches (304 mm) into the minimum horizontal projection, provided the well meets the criteria of 1 and 2 below: 1. The bottom of the well is not less than 36 inches wide (914 mm), centered horizontally on the openable portion of the emergency escape and rescue opening, and 2. An unobstructed clear horizontal projection of 36 inches (914 mm) is maintained at the centerline of the openable portion of the emergency escape and rescue door or window. (47) Section 1030.6 Drainage is hereby added to read as follows: 1030.6 Drainage. All window wells shall be designed for proper drainage by connecting to the building’s foundation drainage system required by Section 1805.4.2 or by an approved alternative method. The inlet to the drainage system shall be a minimum of 4 inches (101 mm) below the window sill. Where no drains are required, the window well surface shall be a minimum of 4 inches (101 mm) below the window sill. Exceptions: 1. A drainage system for window wells is not required when the foundation is on well-drained soil or sand-gravel mixture soils as determined by the foundation engineer of record. 2. A drainage system is not required for new window wells on additions to existing dwellings. (48) Section 3311.1 Stairways required is hereby amended and reads in its entirety as follows: [BE] 3311.1 Stairways required. Where building construction exceeds 40 20 feet (12192 6096 mm) or one story in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a temporary or permanent stairway shall be provided to all floors that are provided with secured decking or flooring. As construction progresses, such stairway shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring. (49) Section 5001.1 Scope Exception #10 is hereby amended to read as follows: Exceptions: 10. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the DISCUS “Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage -18- Facilities”. (50) Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks is hereby amended by deleting Exception 2 and 4 and renumbering the remaining exceptions to read as follows: 5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Exceptions: 1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604. 2. Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks as allowed in Section 5605. 32. The use of fireworks for fireworks display as allowed in Section 5608. 4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of Division 1.4G fireworks where allowed by applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, provided that such fireworks and facilities comply with NFPA 1124, CPSC 16 CFR Parts 1500 and 1507, and DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100–185, as applicable for consumer fireworks. (51) Section 5701.1 Nonapplicability Item # 10 is hereby amended to read as follows: 10. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the DISCUS “Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities”. (52) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Location where above-ground tanks are prohibited is hereby amended to read as follow: 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited in accordance with City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. (53) Section 5704.3.3 Indoor storage Exception #2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 5704.3.3 Indoor storage. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids inside buildings in containers and portable tanks shall be in accordance with Sections 5704.3.3.1 through 5704.3.3.10. Exceptions: 1. Liquids in the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, aircraft, boats or portable or stationary -19- engines. 2. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the DISCUS “Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities”. (54) Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited is hereby amended to read as follows: 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground storage tanks is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. (55) Section 5806.2 Limitations is hereby amended to read as follows: 5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. (56) Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits is hereby amended to read as follows: 6104.2 Maximum capacity with established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2000 gallons (7570L) in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. (57) Section 6109.13 Protection of containers the exception is hereby deleted to read as follows: 6109.13 Protection of containers. LP-gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering. Vehicle impact protection shall be provided as required by Section 6107.4. Exception: Vehicle impact protection shall not be required for protection of LP-gas containers where the containers are kept in lockable, ventilated cabinets of metal construction. (58) Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is hereby amended by adding the following additional referenced standard in alphabetical and numerical sequence: DISCUS Distilled Spirits Council of the United States -20- 1250 Eye Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 Standard reference number Title Referenced in code section number 3 rd Edition, June 2005 Recommended Fire Protection Practices For Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities 5001.1, 5701.2, 5704.3.3 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Standard reference number Title Referenced in code section number 96-14 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection Of Commercial Cooking Operations 609.5 ______________________________________________________________________________ (59) Appendix A is deleted in its entirety. (60) Appendix B is deleted in its entirety and readopted to read as follows: APPENDIX B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS SECTION B101 GENERAL B101.1 Scope. The procedure for determining fire-flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with this appendix. This appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings. SECTION B102 DEFINITIONS B102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows: FIRE-FLOW. The flow rate of a water supply, measured at 20 pounds per square inch (psi) (138 kPa) residual pressure, that is available for firefighting. FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA. The floor area, in square feet (m²), used to determine the required fire flow. NFPA -21- SECTION B103 MODIFICATIONS B103.1 Decreases. The fire chief is authorized to reduce the fire-flow requirements for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where the development of full fire-flow requirements is impractical. B103.2 Increases. The fire chief is authorized to increase the fire-flow requirements where conditions indicate an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations. An increase shall not be more than twice that required for the building under consideration. B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. For information regarding water supplies for fire-fighting purposes in rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water supply systems do not exist, the fire code official is authorized to utilize NFPA 1142 or the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. SECTION B104 FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA B104.1 General. The fire-flow calculation area shall be the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls, and under the horizontal projections of the roof of a building, except as modified in Section B104.3. B 104.2 Area separation. Portions of buildings which are separated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the International Building Code, are allowed to be considered as separate fire-flow calculation areas. B104.3 Type 1A and Type 1B construction. The fire-flow calculation area of buildings constructed of Type 1A and Type 1B construction shall be the area of the three largest successive floors. Exception: Fire-flow calculation area for open parking garages shall be determined by the area of the largest floor. SECTION B105 FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall be 1,000 gallons per minute in urban areas and 500 gallons per minute in rural areas. Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. -22- B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105. TABLE B105 APPLICATION FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS (gpm) MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTS (feet) a,b,c MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE CLOSEST POINT ON A BUILDING TO A HYDRANT (feet) Commercial 1,500 600 300 d Urban --O n e and Two Family Dwelling 1,000 800 400 Rural --O n e and Two Family Dwelling 500 800 400 For SI: 1 foot=304.8 mm, 1 gallon=3.81 l a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads. b. Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose lines, or are arterial streets, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet (152 m) on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis. c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (305 m) to provide for transportation hazards. d. For buildings equipped with a standpipe, see Section 507.5.1.1. B105.3 Water supply for buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system. For buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the water supply shall be capable of providing the greater of: 1. The automatic sprinkler system demand, including hose stream allowance. 2. The required fire-flow. SECTION B106 REFERENCED STANDARDS ICC IBC—15 International Building Code B104.2, -23- ICC IFC --- 15 International Fire Code Table B105.1(1) & B105.2 ICC IWUIC—15 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code B103.3 ICC IRC --- 15 International Residential Code Table B105.1(1) NFPA 1142—12 Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting B103.3 (61) Appendix C is deleted in its entirety and readopted to read as follows: APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION SECTION C101 GENERAL C101.1 Scope. Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this appendix for the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. SECTION C102 LOCATION C102.1 Fire hydrant locations. Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets. SECTION C103 NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS C103.1 Fire hydrants available. The number of fire hydrants available to a complex or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by spacing requirements listed in Table B105 when applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operations could be conducted. SECTION C104 CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS C104.1 Existing fire hydrants. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties shall not be considered available unless fire apparatus access roads extend between properties and easements are established to prevent obstruction of such roads. SECTION C105 DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS C105.1 Hydrant spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not exceed that listed in Table B105. Exception: -24- The fire chief is authorized to accept a deficiency of up to 10 percent where existing fire hydrants provide all or a portion of the required fire hydrant service. Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be located such that all points on streets and access roads adjacent to a building are within the distances listed in Table B105. (62) Appendix D is deleted in its entirety and readopted to read as follows: APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS SECTION D101 GENERAL D10l.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with this appendix and all other applicable requirements of the International Fire Code. SECTION D102 REQUIRED ACCESS D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 80,000 pounds (36,287 kg). D102.2 Access road construction. All access roadways must be all weather driving surfaces capable of supporting fire apparatus. Surface shall be asphalt, concrete, or compacted road base and engineered for the imposed loads. D102.2.1 Temporary emergency access. Compacted road base or chip shall only be used for a temporary emergency access. Temporary access shall be available as long as the site is under construction. Thereafter permanent fire lanes shall be accessible and unobstructed at all times. D102.2.2 Permanent emergency access. All permanent points of access shall be hard decks consisting of asphalt or concrete designed to HS 20 or support 40 tons (36,287 kg). Compacted road base or other surfaces engineered and capable of supporting the imposed loads may be approved for ground mounted solar installations, cell towers and similar isolated facilities and structures when approved by the fire code official. D102.2.2 Installation timing. All required access roads must be installed and serviceable before aboveground construction begins. SECTION D103 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm) exclusive of shoulders. (See Figure Dl03.1) -25- D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. Exception: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire code official based on geographic or location conditions. (See section D105.5 for aerial fire apparatus access roads.) D103.3 Turning radius. The minimum turning radius shall be 25 feet (7.6 m) inside radius and 50 feet (15.2 m) outside radius. D103.4 Angle of Approach/Departure. Grade changes upon a fire apparatus access road or when entering or exiting from or to a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed a ten (10) percent angle of approach or angle of departure. Figure D103.1 -26- -27- D103.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (46 m) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. TABLE D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS LENGTH(feet) MINIMUM WIDTH(feet) TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED 0-150 20 None required 151-660 20 100-foot hammerhead, 100-foot Cul-de-sac in accordance with Figure D103.1 Over 660 Special Approval Required For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm D103.5.1 Second Point of Access Required. A second point of access shall be required when the primary access roadway exceeds 660 feet (201 m) in length. Exception: Where all dwelling units beyond 660 feet (201 m) are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.3, access from two directions shall not be required. D103.5.2 Third Point of Access Required. A third point of access will be required when any access road exceeds a distance of 1320 feet (1/4 mile) (402 m) in length. Exception: Where all dwelling units beyond 660 feet (201 m) are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.3, access from only two directions shall be required. D103.5.3 Fourth Point of Access Required. A fourth point of access will be required when access road exceeds a distance of 2640 feet (1/2 mile) (804 m) in length. Exception: Where all dwelling units beyond 660 feet (201 m) are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.3, access from only three directions shall be required. D103.5.4 Access location. Where two or more points of access are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line. -28- D103.6 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate shall be not less than 12 feet (3658 mm). 2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Methods of locking the gate shall be approved by the fire code official. 7. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless the padlock is approved by the fire code official and is compatible with the approved Key Boxes in use by the fire department. 8. Gate design and locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official prior to installation. 9. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL325. 10. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. D103.7 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D 103.6 or other approved sign. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2. -29- D103.7.1 Roads 20 to 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as specified in D103.6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide (6096 to 7925 mm). D103.7.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as specified in D103.6 shall be posted on one side of fire apparatus access roads more than 26 feet wide (7925 mm) and less than 32 feet wide (9754 mm). D103.7.2 Minimum Overhead Clearance. Fire access roads shall have a minimum overhead clearance for the entire width of the access road of not less than 14 feet (4267 mm). SECTION D 104 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Exception: Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when the buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 m 2 ) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet (11,520 m 2 ) that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings are -30- equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. SECTION D105 AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS D105.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of building more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height if the fire access road is not a dead end. Dead end fire apparatus access roads for aerial apparatus access shall be a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) wide. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm) and a maximum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code official. D105.5 Grade. Aerial fire apparatus access roads adjacent to the building shall not exceed 5 percent in grade. SECTION D 106 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. -31- D106.2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. SECTION D 107 ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS D107.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two- family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads and that comply with Section Dl03.4.4. Exceptions: Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.3, access from two directions shall not be required. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not exceed 30 dwelling units unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. D108 REFERENCED STANDARDS ASTM F 2200—05 Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction D103.5 ICC IFC—12 International Fire Code D101.5, D107.1 UL 325—02 Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems, with Revisions through February 2006 D103.5 (63) Appendix F is hereby adopted in its entirety. (64) Appendix L is hereby adopted in its entirety. (65) Appendix N is hereby adopted in its entirety. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of March, A.D. 2019, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of April, A.D. 2019. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk -32- Passed and adopted on final reading on the 16th day of April, A.D. 2019. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given of a public hearing to be held before the City Council of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, on the 19th day of March, A.D., 2019 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing, in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado for the purpose of considering the adoption of ordinances adopting by reference the 2018 International Fire Code, together with local amendments, promulgated by the International Code Council. Not less than one (1) copy of said Codes has been, and now is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Fort Collins and is available for public inspection. The purpose of the International Fire Code adopted by said ordinance is to provide for protection of public health and safety and general welfare regarding fire prevention and suppression. The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. This notice is given and published by order of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. Dated at Fort Collins, Colorado this 3rd day of March, A.D. 2019. 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