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Home My WebLink AboutMemo - Read Before Packet - 03/18/2025 - Memorandum from Amani Chamberlin re Poudre Fire Authority ItemsCity Clerk’s Office 300 Laporte Avenue PO Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 970-221-6515 [cityclerk@fcgov.com] MEMORANDUM Date: March 18, 2025 To: Mayor and City Councilmembers Through: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager Rupa Venkatesh, Assistant City Manager Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk From: Amani Chamberlin, Assistant City Clerk Subject: Poudre Fire Authority Items Attached are supporting documents for: Item 17 – First Reading of Ordinance No. 050, 2025, Amending Section 9-4 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Clarifying Enforcement of Open Fire and Burning Restrictions; and Item 18 – First Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2025, Amending Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2021 International Fire Code and Adopting the 2024 International Fire Code with Amendments. The documents include a related power point and a spreadsheet containing the amendments and related changes. Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 2024 International Fire Code Adoption Fire Chief Derek Bergsten & Fire Marshall Shawn McGaffin Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 International Fire Code (IFC) Adoption Process •Proposed 2024 amendments introduced to the Fire Code Review Committee (external stakeholders) •Held e ight meetings to discuss and adjust language •Committee approved all changes in October •Reviewed and approved by PFA’s legal counsel •Reviewed and approved City Attorney’s Office Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 2024 Fire Code Review Committee •Made up of 14 community members within PFA’s jurisdiction •Chosen based on diversity of expertise •Group consisted of: •All three Chief Building Officials in PFA’s jurisdiction •Broadcom •Colorado State University •Developers •Fire suppression companies •Poudre School District •Other community members and business owners •Committee met biweekly/monthly from June through October of 2024 •Followed same process used for adoption of 2012, 2015, 2018 and 2021 codes •Committee unanimously approved the 2024 IFC and amendments Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 Significant Changes •Vast majority of the code unchanged •Appendix A of the amendments was a full rewrite •Previous amendment sent appeals to the City or County Board of Appeals •Lengthy and expensive process •County Building Official’s Office requested PFA administer its own appeals •Appendix A is the new appeal process for businesses •PFA has had only one appeal in the last decade •Amended to better meet the needs of the community and PFA •Additional section added in Appendix D requiring schools to use a consistent numbering process on exterior doors for: •Faster response in emergencies •Alignment with Fort Collins Police Services Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 Minor Changes •Expanded definition of “fire alarm” to elaborate on types and circumstances of alarms •Included language to enforce a fee if multiple unwanted alarms occur at the same location •Updated storage and use of lithium-ion batteries in factories •Specified letter sizes on signage •Removed valet trash service in PFA’s jurisdiction Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 Next Steps •Receive Council approval to repeal the 2021 IFC and amendments and adopt the 2024 IFC and amendments •Take newly adopted document to Larimer County and Town of Timnath for adoption •Educate community about the new code •Ensure proper enforcement and plan review for the new standard •Repeat process in 2026 for adoption of the 2027 IFC Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 Lithium-Ion Battery Care & Storage •Remove batteries from chargers when charging is complete •Remove batteries from equipment when item is not in use •Only use OEM batteries and chargers •Always check batteries for swelling, leaking, etc. Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 2021 Code # (Adopted Proposed 2024 Action needed Delete/Add/Modify Proposed Changes from Internal and External 104.7 104.8 Modify 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 personally liable, either civilly or criminally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties, unless such act or omission is detemined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be willful and wanton, as provided in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10- 101, et seq., C.R.S. 111.1 112.1 Modify 112.4 113.4 Update 115 Delete 202 202 Delete 202 202 Delete 503.6 503.6 Modify approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation and shall comply with the requirements of Appendix 605.3 605.3 Modify 605.3 Chimneys and vents- Masonry chimneys shall be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code. Factory-built chimneys and vent systems serving solid-fuel-fired appliances or oil-fired appliances shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Metal chimneys shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Factory-built chimneys and vent systems serving gas-fired appliances shall be installed in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code. Means for arresting sparks must be in compliance with the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code. 606.3 606.3 Modify 606.3 Operations and maintenance- Commercial cooking systems shall be operated, inspected and maintained in accordance with Sections 606.3.1 through 606.3.4. As outlined in NFPA 96, cooking appliances shall not be moved, modified, or rearranged without prior re-evaluation of the fire extinguishing system by the system installer or qualified servicing agent, unless otherwise allowed by the design of the fire extinguishing system. Any movement, modification, or rearrangement of system components shall require an approved permit from PFA prior to 918 None Delete 1031.7 1031.5.3 Delete and modify Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 **610.1 610.1 Modify 610.1.1 Installation- Clothes dryer exhaust duct systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code or the International Fuel Gas Code, and the manufacturer's installation instructions. [M] Transitions ducts used to connect the dryer to the exhaust duct system shall be a single length that is listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2158A. Transition ducts shall not be greater than 8 feet (2438 mm) in length and shall not be concealed within construction. 104.7.1 104.8.1 Modify performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code, unless such act or omission is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be et seq., C.R.S., shall be defended by PFA’s representatives 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 pursuance of the provisions of this code; and any officer 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. 112.5*108.4 Delete commences any work, activity or operation regulated by this code before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the applicable governing authority, 202*203.9.3.2 Add amend the definition by Adding this 10 or fewer total occupants shall be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code. 304.1.1 Modify permitted only where approved. The owner and valet trash collection service provider shall comply with the rules and limitations established by the jurisdiction. 308.1.6.3 308.1.7 Update lantern. Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 401.3.1 401.3.1 ADD Add verbiage from Section 115 Fire events occupant shall immediately report such condition to the fire department. Reporting Emergencies. In the event a fire occurs or upon the discovery of a fire, smoke, or unauthorized release of flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials on any property, the owner, the owner’s authorized representative, or the occupant shall, without delay, report such condition to the fire department. 503.1.1 503.1.1 Add Modify distance to 300 omitting Group 300 feet where any of the following conditions occur: 1.1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with ection 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. 1.2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided. 505.1.4 505.1.4.1 Modify Monument signage address letters and numerals shall be a minimum height of 4 inches and stroke width of 1/2 inch unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. The letters and numerals shall also be located at a minimum height of 22 inches above the surface or grade 507.5.1 507.5.1 Modify and add or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) 300 feet (91m) 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, one-and two-family dwellings and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 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 fire code official is None*510.1 Exception 4 Add Exception 4 - In all buildings not exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. and any Type V construction building 903.2.1.8 903.2.2 Group B. (Amended) An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for all Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 903.2.4 903.2.4 Modify 5. A Group F-1 or F-2 occupancy is used to manufacture vehicles, energy storage systems or equipment containing lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries where the batteries are installed as part of the manufacturing process. 903.2.6 903.2.6 Modify Add back in Exception #1 to the 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. 2. 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 5,000 square feet (464.5m2) 3. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit 903.2.9 903.2.9 Add 903.2.9.1 903.2.9.1 Add 903.4.2 903.4.3 Add and Modify the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a water switch is required by Section 903.4.1 to be electrically supervised, such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall b powered by a fire alar control unit or, where provided, a fire alarm system. Where a fire alarm system is provided, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building's fire alarm system. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings, unless such dwellings are arranged so that it is shall be provided for each fire sprinkler system installed. 907.2.11 907.2.11 Modify 52. Section 907.2.11 Single-and multiple-station smoke alarms is amended to read as follows: 907.2.11 Single- and multiple-stations smoke alarms. (Amended) Listed single- and multiple- station smoke alarms complying with UL 217 shall be installed in accordance with Sections 907.2.11.1 through 907.2.11.7, and NFPA 72, and the manufacturer's instructions. more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group R Occupancies, the entire building 907.5.2.1.3.2 907.5.2.1.3.2 Added Appendix A Appendix A Add and Modify Appendix D 103.3 Appendix D 103.3 modify Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451 Appendix D Figure 103.1 Appendix D Figure 103.1 Modify Appendix D105.1 Appendix D 105.1 Exception Add and Modifiy Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, buildings of Type IA, Type IB or Type IIA construction equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and having firefighter access through an enclosed stairway with a Class I Appendix E, F, G, N Add Appendix H modify Appendix I Appendix I Modify Appendices J & K Appendix L Appendix L Add Appendix M Appendix M Do Not Adopt Appendix O Delete Chapter 12 Chapter 22 of the United States (DISCUS) edition is referenced in Chapter 80. -KS (We add DISCUS to our None 1103.2 Add and Modifiy None None Add streets as defined by the LCUASS standards for arterials. Exception: Buildings or facilities located on multiple arterial roads can use one arterial road defined as less than 6 lane. Or None*510.1 Exception 4 Add Docusign Envelope ID: 49C09472-D40D-4DFD-85CF-63C493070451