HomeMy WebLinkAbout097 - 08/20/1991 - AMENDING CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE ORDINANCE NO. 97, 1991
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY
EXCLUDING FROM THE ADOPTED FIRE CODE ARTICLE 80
OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1988 EDITION, AND BY ADDING TO THE
ADOPTED FIRE CODE ARTICLE 80 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE,
1991 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the following
Sections of Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins are hereby added,
amended and renumbered as follows:
Section 1 . That Section 9-1 is repealed and readopted to read as follows:
Section 9-1. Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition.
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 protecting
the public from the hazards of fire and explosion, the Uniform Fire Code,
1988 Edition, as promulgated by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and
the International Conference of Building Officials. Except as any portion
of this fire code is hereinafter added to, deleted, modified or amended
in this Chapter, this fire code shall include all 87 articles and
appendices in the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition, except that article 80
and its appendices are hereby excluded from this adoption and shall not
be part of the city's fire code. Not less than three (3) copies of this
fire code shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk and may be
inspected at regular business hours and purchased from the City Clerk at
a price not to exceed Twenty-two Dollars ($22. ) per copy. The provisions
of this fire code shall be controlling within the limits of the city.
Section 2. That Section 9-2 is amended to read as follows:
Section 9-2. Amendments and additions.
The following articles, sections, divisions, subsections,
appendices or parts thereof of the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition,
are hereby added, amended and renumbered, except as noted, to read
as follows:
Section 2.01 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 2.101 Responsibility for Enforcement
"The Chief is authorized to administer and enforce this code.
Under the Chief's direction, the fire department is authorized
to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to:
"(a) The prevention of fires.
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"(b) The suppression or extinguishing of dangerous or
hazardous fires.
"(c) The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
"(d) The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual
and other private fire alarm systems and fire-
extinguishing equipment.
"(e) The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
"(f) The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination
of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and
other property, including those under construction.
"(g) The maintenance of exits.
"(h) The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances
of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous
materials."
Sec. 2.202 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 2.202 Investigations
"The fire department is authorized to investigate promptly the
cause, origin and circumstances of each and every fire
occurring in the jurisdiction involving loss of life or injury
to person or destruction or damage to property and, if it
appears to the bureau of investigation that such fire is of
suspicious origin, they are authorized to take immediate
charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the
fire and are authorized to pursue the investigation to its
conclusion.
"The Chief is authorized to investigate the cause, origin and
circumstances of unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
"The police department is authorized to assist the fire
department in its investigations when requested to do so. "
Section 2.303 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 2.303. Board of Appeals
"In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials
and type of construction and to provide for reasonable
interpretations of the provisions of this Code, there shall
be and hereby is 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,
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shall constitute the Fire Board of Appeals. The Fire Chief,
or his designated representative, shall attend the meetings
of such Board. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and
regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render
all decisions and findings in writing to the Fire Chief, with
a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the
executive body such new legislation as is consistent
therewith."
Section 2.304(b) is amended to delete American Petroleum Institute
1615, "Installation of Underground Petroleum Storage Systems, 1979" ,
as a recognized standard and add American Petroleum Institute 1615
"Installation of Underground Petroleum Storage Systems, 1987,
American Petroleum Institute 1604, "Removal and Disposal of Used
Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks, 1987" Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 40, Parts 280 and 281 (Environmental Protection
Agency) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
as recognized standards.
Section 4. 704 is amended to add the following language at the end
of the existing section:
"Sec. 4. 104. Inspection required
"After a permit is issued, the Fire Chief or his authorized
representative may make or require other inspections of any
work performed under the permit to ascertain compliance with
the provisions of this Code."
Section 4.108 (c.7), (c.8), (M), (1.1), (p.l), and (t.2) are
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 4.108. Permit required
11c.7. Compressed gases. To store, transport on site,
dispense, use or handle at normal temperatures and
pressures compressed gases in excess of the amounts
listed in Table No. 4.108-A.
11c.8. Cryogens. Except where federal or state regulations
apply and except for fuel systems of the vehicle, to
produce, store or handle cryogens in excess of the
amounts listed in Table No. 4. 108-B.
"h.l. Hazardous materials. To store, transport on site,
dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess
of the amounts listed in Table No. 4. 108-C or to
install , repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out
of service, close or substantially modify a storage
facility or other area regulated by Article 80 when the
hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the amounts
listed in Table No. 4.108-C. "
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TABLE NO. 4.108-A—PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASESI
TYPE OF GAS AMOUNT
Corrosive Any amount
Flammable (except cryogenic fluids and liquefied 200 cubic feet
petroleum gases)
Highly toxic Any amount
Inert 6.000 cubic feet
Oxidizing (including oxygen) 500 cubic feet
Pyrophoric Any amount
Radioactive Any amount
Toxic Any amount
Unstable (reactive) Any amount
'See Articles 74, 80 and 82 for additional requirements and exceptions.
TABLE NO, 4.108•8—PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR CRYOGENS1
TYPE OF CRYOGEN INSIDE BUILDING OUTSIDE BUILDING
Corrosive Over 1 gallon Over I gallon
Flammable Over 1 gallon 60 gallons
Highly toxic Over I gallon Over I gallon
Nonflammable 60 gallons 500 gallons
Oxidizer(includes oxygen) 50 gallons 50 gallons
'See Article 75.
TABLE NO. 4.108-0—PERMfT AMOUNTS FOR
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS1
TYPE OF MATERIAL AMOUNT
Carcinogens 10 pounds
Cellulose nitrate See No.c.4
Combustible fiber See No.c.5
Combustible liquids See No. L3
Corrosive gases See No.c.7
Corrosive liquids 55 gallons
Cryogem See No.CA
Explosives See No.e.I
Flammable gases See No.c.7
Flammable liquids See No.f.3
Flammable solids 100 pounds
Highly toxic gases(including pesticides and fumigants) See No.e.7
Highly toxic liquids and solids(including pesticides and fumigants) Any amount
Irritant liquids 55 gallons
Irritant solids 500 pounds
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TABLE NO. 4.108-C—PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS'—(Corttinued)
TYPE OF MATERIAL AMOUNT
Liquefied petroleum gases See No. 1.1
Magnesium See No. m.I
Nitrate film
See No. c.3
Oxidizing gases See No. c.7
Oxidizing liquids: Class 4 Any amount
Class 7 I gallon
Class 2 10 gallons
Class 1 55 gallons
Oxidizing solids: Class 4 Any amount
Class 3 10 pounds
Class 2 100 pounds
Class 1 500 pounds
Organic peroxide liquids and solids: Class I Any amount
Class II Any amount
Class III 10 pounds
Class IV 20pounds
Other health hazards: Liquids 55 gallons
Solids 500 pounds
Pyrophoric gases See No.c.7
Pyrophoric liquids Any amount
Pyrophoric solids Any amount
Radioactive materials(including gases,liquids and solids) See No. r.I
Sensitizer liquids 55 gallons
Sensitizer solids 500 pounds
Toxic gases See No.c.7
Toxic liquids 50 gallons
Toxic solids 500 pounds
Unstable(reactive)gases See No.c.7
Unstable (reactive)liquids: Class 4 Any amount
Class 3 Any amount
Class 2 5 gallons
Class 1 10 gallons
Unstable(reactive) solids: Class 4 Any amount
Class 3 Any amount
Class 2 50 pounds
Class I 100 pounds
Water-reactive liquids: Class 3 Any amount
Class 2 5 gallons
Class 1 10 gallons
Water-reactive solids: Class 3 Any amount
Class 2 50 pounds
Class I 100 pounds
See Article 90 for additional requirements and exceptions.
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"1 .1. Liquefied petroleum gases. Permits are required on all
LP tanks one hundred twenty-five (125) gallon water
capacity or larger. A plot plan must accompany all
permit requests. Permits are also required to install
and operate a cylinder exchange site accessible to the
public. See Article 82.
"p. l . Parade floats.
DELETE.
"t.2. Tents, canopies and temporary membrane air-supported
structures. To erect or operate a tent or air-supported
temporary membrane structure having an area in excess
of 400 square feet, or any canopy in excess of 400
square feet, except for structures used exclusively for
camping. See Articles 12 and 32. "
Section 9. 117, Group H Occupancies is amended to read as follows :
"Sec. 9. 117. Definitions
"Group H Occupancies:
"Division 1. Occupancies with quantity of material in the
building in excess of the exempt amounts listed in the
Building Code (see U.B.C. Table No. 9-A) which present a high
explosion hazard, including but not limited to:
"(a) Explosives, blasting agents, fireworks and black powder.
"EXCEPTION: Storage and the use of pyrotechnic special
effect materials in motion picture, television,
theatrical and group entertainment production when under
permit as required in the Fire Code. The time period
for storage shall not exceed 90 days.
"(b) Unclassified detonatable organic peroxides.
"(c) Class 4 oxidizers.
"(d) Class 3 or 4 detonatable unstable (reactive) materials.
"Division 2. Occupancies with quantity of material in the
building in excess of the exempt amounts listed in the
Building Code (see U.B.C. Table No. 9-A) which present a
moderate explosion hazard or a hazard from accelerated
burning, including but not limited to:
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"(a) Class I organic peroxides.
"(b) Class 3 nondetonatable unstable (reactive) materials.
"(c) Pyrophoric gases.
"(d) Flammable or oxidizing gases.
"(e) Class I, II or III-A flammable or combustible liquids
which are used in normally open containers or systems
or in closed containers pressurized at more than 15
pounds per square inch gage.
"EXCEPTION: Aerosols.
"(f) Combustible dusts in suspension or capable of being put
into suspension in the atmosphere of the room or area.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"1. Room or areas used for woodworking, where no more
than three woodworking appliances having an
aggregate exhaust requirement of less than 1,000
cubic feet per minute are utilized, may be
classified as a Group B, Division 2 Occupancy,
provided the appliances are equipped with dust
collectors sufficient to remove dust generated by
the appliances.
"2. Lumberyards and similar retail stores utilizing
only power saws may be classified as Group B,
Division 2 Occupancies.
"The building official may revoke the use of these
exceptions for due cause.
"(g) Class 3 oxidizers.
"Division 3. Occupancies with quantity of material in the
building in excess of the exempt amounts listed in the
Building Code (see U.B.C. Table No. 9-A) which present a high
fire or physical hazard, including but not limited to:
"(a) Class II, III or IV organic peroxides.
"(b) Class 1 or 2 oxidizers.
"(c) Class I, II or III-A flammable liquids or combustible
liquids which are utilized or stored in normally closed
containers or systems and containers pressurized at 15
pounds per square inch gage or less and aerosols.
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"(d) Class III-B combustible liquids.
"(e) Pyrophoric liquids or solids.
"(f) Water reactives.
"(g) Flammable solids, including combustible fibers or dusts,
except for dusts included in Division 2.
"(h) Flammable or oxidizing cryogenic fluids (other than
inert) .
"(i) Class 1 unstable (reactive) gas or Class 2 unstable
(reactive) materials.
"Division 4. Repair garages not classified as a Group B,
Division 1 .
"Division 5. Aircraft repair hangars and heliports not
classified as Group B, Division 3.
"Division 6. Semiconductor fabrication facilities and
comparable research and development areas when the facilities
in which hazardous production materials (HPM) are used and the
aggregate quantity of materials are in excess of the exempt
amounts listed in the Building Code (see U.B.C. Table No. 9-
A or 9-B) . Such facilities and areas shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the Building Code. See U.B.C.
Section 911 .
"Division 7. Occupancies having quantities of materials in
excess of those listed in Table No. 9-B that are health
hazards, including:
"(a) Corrosives.
"(b) Toxic and highly toxic materials.
"(c) Irritants.
"(d) Sensitizers.
"(e) Other health hazards.
Section 10.207(h) and (i) are amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 10.207. Fire apparatus access roads
"(h) Turnarounds. All dead-end fire apparatus access roads
shall be provided with approved provisions for the
turning around of fire apparatus.
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"(i) Bridges. When a bridge is required to be used as access
under this section, it shall be constructed and
maintained in accordance with City street design
standards and using designed live-loading sufficient to
carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. "
Section 10.3O2(a) and (b) are amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 10.302. Maintenance
"(a) General . All sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems,
standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, portable fire
extinguishers, smoke and heat ventilators, smoke-removal
systems and other fire-protective or extinguishing
systems or appliances shall be maintained in an
operative condition at all times and shall be replaced
or repaired where defective. Fire-protective or
extinguishing systems coverage, spacing and
specifications shall be maintained in accordance with
recognized standards at all times. Such systems shall
be extended, altered or augmented as necessary to
maintain and continue protection whenever any building
so equipped is altered, remodeled or added to. All
additions, repairs or alterations and servicing shall
be in accordance with recognized standards. Unless
otherwise required by the Chief, semi -annual tests of
such systems shall be conducted by qualified persons
approved by the Chief.
EXCEPTION: Systems not required by this or any
other code need not be extended, altered nor
augmented.
"(b) Systems in High-Rise Buildings. The building owner
shall be responsible for assuring that the fire and
life-safety systems required by Sections 1807 and 1907
of the Uniform Building Code shall be maintained in an
operable condition at all times. Unless otherwise
required by the Chief, semi-annual tests of such systems
shall be conducted by qualified persons approved by the
Chief. A written record shall be maintained and be
made available to the inspection authority. "
Section 1O.306(f) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 10.306(f) . Automatic fire-extinguishing systems
"(f) Group H Occupancies.
"1. Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 7. An automatic fire-
extinguishing system shall be installed in Group
H, Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 7 Occupancies.
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"2. Division 4. An automatic fire-extinguishing system
shall be installed in Group H, Division 4 Occupancies
having a floor area of more than 3,000 square feet.
3. Division 6. An automatic fire-extinguishing
system shall be installed throughout buildings
containing Group H, Division 6 Occupancies. The
design of the sprinkler system shall not be less
than that required by the Building Code for the
occupancy hazard classifications as follows:
LOCATION OCCUPANCY HAZARD
CLASSIFICATION
Fabrication areas Ordinary Hazard Group 3
Service corridors Ordinary Hazard Group 3
Storage rooms
without dispensing Ordinary Hazard Group 3
Storage rooms
with dispensing Extra Hazard Group 2
Exit corridors Ordinary Hazard Group 31
1 When the design area of the sprinkler system consists of a corridor protected
by one row of sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers that need to be
calculated is 13."
Section 11.101 (a) and (b) are amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 11 .101 Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires
"(a) Permit Required. No person shall kindle or maintain any
open fire other than for cooking purposes contained
within an enclosure or structure intended for such
purpose, without having obtained a permit from the
Larimer County Health Department in conformance with the
laws of the State of Colorado. This permit is required
to be signed by the Chief or his authorized
representative before any such fire is ignited.
"(b) Location Restricted. No person shall kindle or maintain
any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire
to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless
(1) the location is not less than one hundred (100) feet
from any structure and adequate provision is made to
prevent fire from spreading to within one hundred (100)
feet of any structure, or (2) the fire is contained in
an approved waste container located safely not less than
fifteen (15) feet from any structure. "
Section 11.105(c) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 11 .105. Types and construction of incinerators
"(c) Residential Incinerators Shall Not Be Permitted. "
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Section 11.107 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 11.107. Incinerators in trailer camps
"Any incinerators installed in a trailer camp, mobile home
park, or permanent camping park shall be of a commercial type
approved by the Chief. Such incinerator shall be located not
less than five (5) feet from any property line, building,
trailer, mobile home or camp site."
Section 11.112(b), exception 2 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 11 . 112. Hours of burning
"(b)2. Such burning is done at a distance of more than one
hundred (100) feet from any building, structure or other
combustible waste matter."
Section 11.301 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 11 .301 . Reporting on fires
"In the event a fire occurs or the discovery of a fire, smoke
or unauthorized release of flammable or hazardous materials
on any property, the owner or occupant shall immediately
report such condition to the fire department.
"A fire shall mean any fire not used for cooking, heating or
recreational purposes or one not incidental to the normal
operations of the property. "
Section 12.104(b) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 12.104. Doors
" (b) Type lock or latch. Exit doors shall be operable from
the inside without the use of a key or any special
knowledge or effort. Exit doors shall not be locked,
chained, bolted, barred, latched or otherwise rendered
unusable. All locking devices shall be of an approved
type.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"l . Exit doors serving individual dwelling units need
not comply with this section.
2. All exterior exit doors from buildings or portions
thereof with an occupant load of ten or less and
the main exit doors from Group B occupancies, may
have one key-operated locking bolt or an approved
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device that will be readily distinguishable as
being locked or unlocked, provided there is a
readily visible durable sign on or adjacent to
the door stating "This door must remain unlocked
during business hours". The sign shall be in
letters not less than one inch high on a
contrasting background.
113. Exit doors from buildings or rooms having an
occupant load of ten or less may have a night
latch dead bolt, security chain, or other
security device which can be readily inactivated
provided a sign conforming to exception 2 above
is posted.
"Manually-operated edge- or surface-mounted flush bolts
and surface bolts are prohibited. When exit doors are
used in pairs and approved automatic flush bolts are
used, the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts
shall have no doorknobs or surface-mounted hardware.
The unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than
one operation.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"1 . Exit doors serving individual dwelling units may
be provided with pairs of doors with one leaf
having manual edge or surface bolts.
"2. One leaf of a pair of exterior doors or one leaf
of a pair of doors which serve as single-tenant
space may be inactivated with manual edge or
surface bolts, provides such doors serve only
those buildings or portions thereof having an
occupant load of ten (10) or fewer, or serve Group
B occupancies having an occupant load of fewer
than fifty (50) . In addition, the inactivated
leaf shall not have any knob, handle, pushbar, or
similar hardware and the leaf shall be clearly
identified as not being usable for exist purposes.
No door leaf that is required for exit width shall
be inactivated. The use of this exception may be
revoked by the building official for due cause. "
Section 12.107(a) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 12.107. Exit illumination
"(a) General . Exit illumination shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with the Building Code. Exits
shall be illuminated when the building or structure is
occupied.
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"Emergency power equipment shall be provided in all
occupancies with an occupancy load over one hundred
(100) .
"EXCEPTION: Group A-4 and churches with an occupant
load of fewer than five hundred (500) . "
Section 12.108(e) is added as follows:
"Sec. 12.108. Elevator signs
"(e) Elevator signs. Except at the ground level ,an approved
pictorial sign of a standardized design shall be posted
adjacent to each elevator call station which specifies
IN CASE OF FIRE, DO NOT USE ELEVATORS, USE EXIT
STAIRS."
Section 14.108 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 14. 108. False Alarms
"In the event of temporary failure of the alarm system or an
excessive number of false alarm activations, the Chief may
order the building owner or occupant to provide standby
personnel as defined by Section 25.117 until the system is
restored.
"An excessive number of false alarms shall be defined as three
(3) alarm activations which are not the result of an emergency
fire condition within a 30-day period. In the event of an
excessive number of false alarms, the Chief may order the
owner of the building, or party responsible for the building
to take whatever actions are necessary to prevent false
alarms. These actions may include: repair or replacement of
faulty. alarm components, addition of tamper proof devices,
modification of system design, and repair of other building
components which affect alarm system performance. The Chief
may also require the owner of the building or party
responsible for the building to obtain an approved maintenance
contract with a qualified fire alarm maintenance technician
to provide continuous maintenance service."
Section 32.101 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 32.101. Scope
"The provisions of this article shall apply to any tent or
temporary membrane structure having an area in excess of 400
square feet, or any canopy in excess of 400 square feet. "
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Section 35.104(a) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 35.104. General requirements
"(a) Exit obstructions. Required widths of exit travels
shall not be obstructed by the placement of any
materials, temporary kiosks, display booths, concession
equipment or similar objects while the covered mall
building is open.
"1 . The minimum width of a mall shall be twenty (20)
feet. There shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet
clear width to a height of eight (8) feet between
any projection from a tenant space bordering the
mall and the nearest kiosk, vending machine,
bench, display or other obstruction to egress.
The mall shall be sufficient to accommodate the
occupant load immediately tributary thereto.
112. Malls which do not conform to the requirements of
this section shall comply with the requirements
of Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code as
adopted by the City of Fort Collins.
"EXCEPTION: Sidewalk sales (where the tenants
are offering their goods in the common mall
space) can be conducted, with the approval of the
Chief, in the space immediately adjacent to the
retail space.
113. Prior approval must be granted in writing for all
sidewalk sales and must be obtained at least
twenty-four (24) hours in advance of setting up
such a sale. "
Section 45.207(3) and (4) are amended to read as follows and (5) and
(6) are added as follows:
"Sec. 45.207. Limited spraying areas
3. Positive mechanical ventilation is installed, providing
a minimum of four (4) complete air changes per hour.
4. All electrical wiring within a twenty (20) foot area
shall be maintained in a proper and safe condition.
115. Ignition sources such as open flames, heating torches,
pilot lights, hot water heaters, or similar high-heat
producing devices shall be prohibited within twenty (20)
feet of any limited spray operation.
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6. NO SMOKING signs shall be posted in accordance with
Section 45.103 within twenty (20) feet of any limited
spray operation. "
Section 51.101 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 51. 101 . Scope
"This article shall apply to buildings in which hazardous
production materials (HPM) are used in excess of quantities
shown in Table No. 9-A of the Building Code and which are
classified as Group H, Division 6 occupancies.
"The storage, handling, and use of hazardous production
materials shall comply with the provisions of this article,
as well as other applicable provisions of this code. All
required devices and systems shall be maintained in an
operable condition.
"When applied to existing buildings, facilities, and
operations, provisions of this Article shall take into
consideration the practical difficulties of changing existing
facilities and operations. Application of this Article to
existing buildings, facilities and operations shall be in
accordance with inspection policies and procedures promulgated
by the Chief, with assistance from a hazardous production
materials advisory committee. Members of this committee shall
be appointed by the Chief from Poudre Fire Authority,
industries using hazardous production materials, and other
local agencies which regulate hazardous materials. "
Section 77.106(b) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 77. 106 General Requirements
"(b) The storage of explosives and blasting agents is
prohibited within the City of Fort Collins, except for
temporary storage in an approved day box with an
approved blasting operation, provided however, this
prohibition shall not apply to wholesale and retail
stocks of small arms and munitions, explosive bolts,
explosive rivets or cartridges, or explosive-actuated
power tools in quantities of less than five hundred
(500) pounds of explosive material . "
Section 77.202 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 77.202. Gunpowder
"(a) The following regulations shall apply to the display
and handling of smokeless powder, black powder, and
primers in commercial establishments.
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111. Not more than twenty (20) pounds of smokeless
propellants, in containers of one pound maximum
capacity, shall be displayed.
112. Display of smokeless powder shall be in original
containers.
3. Smokeless powder shall not be repackaged except
in original -type containers, and repackaging shall
be permitted only in locations designated and
approved by the Chief.
114. Not more than one (1) pound of black powder
propellant shall be displayed in commercial
establishments.
"5. The repackaging of black sporting powder shall
not be permitted.
116. Small arms primers shall not be stored or
displayed with smokeless powder or other
explosives.
7. Not more than ten thousand (10,000) small arms
ammunition primers may be displayed in commercial
establishments.
"(b) Commercial stocks of smokeless propellants shall be
stored as follows:
"l . In quantities over twenty (20) pounds and not
more than four hundred (400) pounds, they shall
be stored in Class II magazines. There shall be
not more than two hundred (200) pounds any one
magazine.
2. Commercial stocks in excess of four hundred (400)
pounds and not more than two thousand five hundred
(2500) pounds may be stored in a building if the
following requirements are met:
"(i ) The warehouse or storage room is not
accessible to unauthorized personnel .
"(ii) The smokeless propellant stocks are stored
in Class II magazines having shelves with not
more than a three-foot separation.
"(iii ) Not more than four hundred (400) pounds is
permitted in any one cabinet.
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"(iv) Cabinets are located only against walls of
the storage room or warehouse with a minimum
distance between cabinets of forty (40) feet.
"(v) Separation distance between cabinets may be
reduced to twenty (20) feet if barricades:
"1) are attached to the wall and are at
least twice the height of the cabinet.
"2) are centered between cabinets and
extended at least ten (10) feet beyond the
wall toward the center of the room;
"3) are constructed of at least two-inch
thick lumber, brick or concrete block or of
boiler plate at least 1/4 inch thick, or of
equivalent materials; and
"4) are firmly attached to the building
structure at both ends.
"(vi) Smokeless propellant is separated by a
fire-resistive wall one hour rating or by a
distance of twenty-five (25) feet from materials
classified by the U.S.Department of Transportation
as flammable liquids,flammable solids and
oxidizing materials.
"(vii) The building is equipped with an automatic
sprinkler system installed in compliance with
NFPA No. 13, Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems.
113. Commercial stocks of smokeless propellants not
stored in accordance with subsection 1 or 2 of
this section, whichever applies, shall be stored
in a Class I magazine.
4. If smokeless propellants are stored in the same
magazine with black powder propellants, the total
quantity of such propellants shall not exceed
that set forth for black powder propellants.
"(c) Commercial stocks of small arms ammunition primers shall
be stored as follows:
"1 . Quantities of black powder propellants in excess
of one pound (for display purposes) and not to
exceed fifty (50)pounds shall be stored in a Class
II magazine.
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"2. Quantities of black powder propellants exceeding
fifty (50) pounds shall be stored in Class I
magazines.
"(d) Commercial stocks of small arms ammunition primers shall
be stored as follows:
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1. Quantities of up to 750,000 small arms ammunition
primers may be stored in a building if not more
than 100,000 are stored in any pile and piles are
at least fifteen (15) feet apart.
"2. Quantities in excess of 750,000 small arms
ammunition primers may be stored in a building if
the following conditions are met:
"(i) The warehouse or storage room is not
accessible to unauthorized personnel .
"(ii) The primers are stored in cabinets.
"(iii) Shelves of storage cabinets do not have
more than a two (2) foot vertical separation.
"(iv) Not more than 200,000 primers are stored in
one cabinet.
"(v) Cabinets are located only against walls of
the warehouse or storage room with a minimum
distance between cabinets of forty (40) feet.
"(vi ) Separation distance between cabinets may be
reduced to twenty (20) feet if barricades are
attached to the wall and are at least twice the
height of cabinets. Barricades are to be centered
between cabinets and shall extend at least ten
(10) feet beyond the wall toward the center of
the room. They are to be constructed of at least
two inch thick lumber brick concrete block or of
boiler plate at least 1/4 inch thick, or of
equivalent materials. Barricades shall be firmly
attached to the building structure at both ends.
"(vii) Small arms ammunition primers are separated
by a fire-resistive wall of one-hour rating or by
a distance of twenty-five (25) feet from
materials classified by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as flammable liquids, flammable
solids, and oxidizing materials.
"(viii ) The building is equipped with an automatic
sprinkler system installed in compliance with NFPA
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No. 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems.
"3. Commercial stocks of small arms ammunition primers
not in accordance with subsection or 2 of this
section, whichever applies, shall be stored in a
Class I magazine."
Section 79.110 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79. 110. Operating heating, lighting and cooking
appliances
"Heating, lighting and cooking appliances which utilize
Class I liquids shall not be operated within a building or
structure.
"EXCEPTION:
"l . R-3 Occupancies.
"2. Alcohol burners used in experiments and research. "
Section 79.113 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79. 113. Waste petroleum products and flammable or
combustible liquids
"Flammable or Combustible liquids or any waste liquid
containing crude petroleum or its products shall not be
discharged into or upon any street, highway, natural or
man-made waterway, lake, storm drain, sewer, or the ground. "
Section 79.115(d)(1)(8) is amended to add subsection (v) to read as
follows:
"Sec. 79.115. Abandonment and status of tanks
"(d) (1) (B) (v) API 1604 (1987) shall be used as a guide for the
removal of tanks and the Fire Chief may require other
safeguards as deemed necessary. "
Section 79.115(h) is added to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.115. Abandonment and status of tanks
"(h) Site Assessment. If, during the course of a tank
removal or abandonment, contamination is discovered that
may present a fire or life safety hazard, the Chief may
require a site assessment as specified in Section
79.608. "
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Section 79.201(e) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 79.201(e) Quantities of storage inside buildings
"(a) General . Storage of Class I, II or III liquids in
buildings in excess of the amounts permitted in this section
shall be within liquid storage rooms; liquid storage
warehouse; or use, dispensing and mixing rooms constructed in
accordance with Sections 79.202, 79.203, 79.204 and 79.804.
"Class I liquids shall not be displayed or stored in basement
areas. Amounts permitted shall be stored in approved
containers and approved locations. The number of control
areas in wholesale and retail stores shall not exceed two. The
number of control areas in buildings with other uses shall not
exceed four. In addition to these requirements, see
requirements for permits, Section 79.103.
"(b) Quantities for maintenance and operation of equipment.
In all occupancies, quantities of flammable and combustible
liquids, in excess of 10 gallons used for maintenance purposes
and the operation of equipment shall be stored in flammable
liquids storage cabinets in accordance with Subsection (g) .
Quantities not exceeding 10 gallons are allowed to be stored
outside of a cabinet when in approved containers located in
a private garage or an approved location.
"(c) Group B, Division 2 and Groups A, E and I Occupancies.
In Group B, Division 2 Occupancies, drinking, dining, office
or school occupancies; and Groups A, E and I Occupancies,
storage of flammable and combustible liquids for uses other
than those specified in this subsection is prohibited.
"Flammable and combustible liquids are allowed to be stored
in amounts necessary for use in demonstrations, treatment and
laboratory work in the following occupancies:
"1 . Group A Occupancies used as classrooms or laboratories.
2. Group B, Division 2 Occupancies used as offices,
classrooms or laboratories.
"3. Group E Occupancies.
"4. Group I Occupancies.
"Quantities of liquids in storage shall not exceed the
allowable quantities in Table No. 79.202. When quantities
exceed 10 gallons, storage shall be in flammable liquids
storage cabinets in accordance with Subsection (g) .
Quantities not exceeding 10 gallons shall be stored in an
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approved location. Liquids stored for such purposes shall be
in original containers or safety cans.
"For maintenance and operation of equipment, see Subsection
(b) . For wholesale and retail sales, see Subsection (e) .
"(d) Residential occupancies. Storage of flammable and
combustible liquids in Group R Occupancies for uses other than
the maintenance and operation of equipment is prohibited. See
subsection (b) .
"(e) Wholesale and retail sales. In buildings protected by
an approved automatic sprinkler system used for wholesale and
retail sales, the aggregate quantities of flammable and
combustible liquids shall not exceed a density of one gallon
per square foot for Class I-A and two gallons per square foot
for Class I-B, Class I-C, Class II and Class III-A liquids.
The floor area over which the density factor is applied shall
be only that area actually being used for storage, including
contiguous aisle space and shall not exceed an aggregate area
of 1,500 square feet per control area. No other increases
shall apply.
"(f) Group H, Division 6 Occupancies. For storage of
hazardous production material flammable and combustible
liquids in Group H, Division 6 Occupancies, see Article 51 .
"(g) All other occupancies. Quantities of flammable and
combustible liquids in all other occupancies shall not exceed
the amounts if in Table No. 79.202.
TABLE NO. 79-202 - EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF FLAMMABLE AND
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
MAXIMUM QUANTITIES STORED PER CONTROL AREA
(GALLONS)"
TYPE LIQUID ALL OTHER USES
Flammable
Class I-A 30
Class I-B 60
Class I-C 90
Combination I-A, I-B, I-C 1203
Combustible
Class II1 20
Class III-A 330
Class III-B 13,2004
Flammable and Combustible
Combination I, II 1203
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1 Quantities are allowed to be increased 100 percent when stored in approved
storage cabinets when Footnote No. I applies, the increase for each footnote
is allowed.
R Quantities are allowed to be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped with
an approved automatic sprinkler system. When Footnote No. 1 applies, the
increases for each footnote are allowed.
S Combinations shall not contain more than the exempt amounts of any
individual close.
4 Quantities permitted in a building equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system are not limited.
Section 79.203(a) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.203. Liquid storage rooms
"(a) General . Quantities of liquids exceeding those set
forth in Section 79.201 shall be within a room complying
with the requirements of this section. Such rooms shall
be classified as a Group H, Division 2 Occupancy.
"Liquids storage rooms shall be protected by automatic
sprinkler systems installed in accordance with
U.B.C.Standard No. 38-1 and Tables Nos. 79.200-C,
79.200-D-1 and 79.200-D-2. In-rack sprinklers shall
also comply with Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-2.
For in-rack sprinklers, alternate lines shall be
staggered and multiple levels of sprinkler heads shall
be provided with water shields unless separated by
horizontal barriers or unless the sprinkler heads are
listed for such installations. Racks with solid shelves
shall be provided with in-rack sprinklers at every tier
or level .
"Automatic foam-water systems and automatic aqueous
film-forming foam water sprinkler systems may be used
when approved by the Chief.
"All liquid storage rooms shall be provided with
adequate drainage. Drainage systems shall be sized and
designed to carry off any anticipated spill , plus the
minimum calculated fire flow of the sprinkler system to
a safe location. If connected to a public drain or
sewer system, it shall be approved by the authority
having jurisdiction for that public drain or sewer
system.
The second paragraph of Section 79.204(b) is amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 79.204. Liquid storage warehouses
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"All liquid storage warehouses shall be provided with adequate
drainage. Drainage systems shall be sized and designed to
carry off any anticipated spill , plus the minimum calculated
fire flow of the sprinkler system to a safe location. If
connected to a public drain or sewer system, it shall be
approved by the authority having jurisdiction for that public
drain or sewer system."
Section 79.501 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.501. Restricted locations
"The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground
tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the City of
Fort Collins.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"l. Areas zoned for industrial use. Aboveground tanks in
LL or IP zones must have approval from the Planning and
Zoning Department.
"2. Areas zoned for agricultural use.
"3. On construction sites for the fueling of construction
equipment when the tanks are installed and maintained
in accordance with Article 79, Division X.
4. Areas zoned commercial and highway business, and in all
other zones when allowed as a condition of a planned
unit development as defined, processed and approved
according to city and county land use ordinances, when
the aboveground tank use is auxiliary to the business
being served. Tanks allowed under this exception must
meet the requirements of Table 79.501 and be approved
by the Chief. Aboveground tank uses allowed by this
exception for existing non-conforming land uses shall
be approved by city and county land use agencies through
an expansion of an existing non-conforming use process
conforming to city and county land use ordinances.
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TABLE 79.501
REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR STORAGE ONLY IN AREAS j
ZONED COMMERCIAL, HIGHWAY BUSINESS AND TOURIST ZONES.
Maximum capacity 1200 gallons
Pressurized, Unstable or Boilover Liquids Allowed No
Dispensing to Motor Vehicles No
Planning and Zoning Approval Yes(1)
In Location Accessible to the Public No
All Openings Liquid-Tight Yes
I
Normal Venting 79.510(a)
Emergency Venting 79.104(b)
Fill Closed and Locked Yes
Fire Valves or Liquid-Tight Bungs Yes
E Approved Tank Supports Yes
Check Valve on Fill Line Yes
jY Protection From Vehicles Yes
Fill Tube to Within G" Yes
Metal Protected From Corrosion Yes
Secondary Containment Yes(2)
G Corrosion Protection Yes
Noncombustible Supports Yes
c Product Name and Flammable Yes
A .4j 704 M Placards Yes(3)
20 B/C Fire Extinguisher Yes
Approved Water Supply Yes
Concrete Dike Yes
U
Dike Equipped With a Drain Valve Yes
Sealed Dike Floor Yes
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TABLE 79.501
REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR STORAGE ONLY IN AREAS
ZONED COMMERCIAL, HIGHWAY BUSINESS AND TOURIST ZONES.
I Distance to Weeds or Combustibles 2j
�172 i Distance to LPG Tanks 50'
i
Distance to Open Flames 175
7 _ Distance Between Tank Shells 3'
I � f Tanks per Group 3
j Distance Between Tank Groups 50'
' Distance to Froperty Line Twice Table 79.503(f)
I_ Distance to Buildings 79.303(f)
Emergency Shutoff
�- I Yes(4)
Permit and Inspection Yes 4)
- (
Main Switch Off When Closed for Business ' Yes(3)
(I) Landscaping, fencing or other aesthetic screening may be required. Location, number and size of
tanks may be restricted due to neighborhood and/or land use compatibility (within city limits only).
(2) Required on all pipe outside the dike or underground.
(3) As needed to identify product.
(4) Required only if equipped with an electrically driven pump.
Section 79.601 is amended to add a new subsection (d) , as set out
below; reletter existing subsections (d) and (e) to (e) and (f) ; and
add new subsections (g) and (h) , as set out below:
"Sec. 79.601. General
"(d) Leak detection. All underground storage tank systems
must be provided with an approved method of continuously
detecting leaks from any component of the system which
normally contains product . New tank systems must be
provided with such leak detection prior to use and
existing systems must comply by the dates set forth in
Table 79.601-A.
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TABLE 79.601-A
COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE FOR
LEAK DETECTION IN EXISTING
UNDERGROUND TANK SYSTEMS
TANK AGE AS OF LEAK DETECTION
12-31-88 REQUIRED BY
25 YEARS AND OVER OR UNKNOWN 12-31-89
20 - 25 YEARS 12-31-90
15 - 19 YEARS 12-31-91
10 - 14 YEARS 12-31-92
UNDER 10 YEARS 12-31-93
"(g) Leak detection device and method approval . All
continuous leak detection devices and methods shall be
approved by the Fire Chief. Such devices must be
maintained in accordance with recognized standards and
practices. Such devices shall also be inspected and
tested once a year, and the test results maintained for
at least one (1) year.
"(h) Site assessment. Any tank system that is found to be
leaking, has released product, or caused contamination
shall be subject to the requirements for a site
assessment as specified in Section 79.608. "
Section 79.602 is amended to add the following as subsection (b) and
label the existing paragraph subsection (a) :
"Sec. 79.602. Design and construction of tanks
" (b) Secondary containment. When, in the opinion of the Fire
Chief, a proposed new installation or reinstallation of
an underground storage tank system poses a significant,
immediate hazard to persons or property should a leak
occur, the Fire Chief may require that such systems,
including tanks, piping and related components, be
provided with an approved method of secondary
containment."
Section 79.605 is amended to reletter subsection (d) to (e) and add
a new subsection (d) , as follows:
"Sec. 79.605. Testing
"(d) Test method and operator approval . All tank tightness
testing methods must be approved by the Fire Chief and
the Fire Chief may require that the test be conducted
in the presence of the Fire Chief or his authorized
representative. Any such tightness test shall be
conducted by a person who has been certified by the
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testing equipment. Any such certification must be
current."
Section 79.606 is added to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.606. Inventory control
"Accurate daily inventory records shall be maintained and
reconciled on all Class I, II and III-A liquid storage tanks
for indication of possible leakage from tank and piping. The
records shall be kept at the premises and available to the
Fire Chief upon request and shall include, as a minimum,
records showing, by product, daily reconciliation between
sales, use, receipts and inventory on hand. If there is more
than one system consisting of tanks serving separate pumps or
dispensers for any product, the conciliation shall be
ascertained separately for each tank system. A consistent or
accidental loss of Class I, II or III-A liquids shall be
immediately reported to the Poudre Fire Authority.
"EXCEPTION: Daily inventory records shall not be required
when another approved means of continuous leak detection has
been installed and maintained as specified in Section
79.601(d) . "
Section 79.607 is added to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.607. Leak reporting
"Any consistent or accidental loss of Class I, II or III
liquids or any other indication of a possible leak from a
tank system shall be reported immediately to the Poudre Fire
Authority."
Section 79.608 is added to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.608 Site assessment
"(a) General . At any time a leak, spill or discharge occurs,
a site assessment may be required by the Fire Chief.
Such site assessment shall be either a Level I or Level
II assessment, as deemed appropriate by the Fire Chief.
"(b) Level I site assessment.
"1 . A Level I site assessment may be required whenever
a minor leak is indicated through monitoring or
other means or when a surface spill occurs.
112. Level I site assessment components. A Level I
site assessment shall include:
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"A. The reason that a leak or release occurred
or is suspected;
"B. The results of equipment tests or analysis
done;
"C. The estimated extent of any leak, release
or spill found; and
"D. Any mitigation actions taken.
"A Level I site assessment must be submitted to
the Poudre Fire Authority within ten days after
being ordered by the Fire Chief.
"(c) Level II site assessment.
1. A Level II site assessment may be required whenever
there is evidence of a large leak or spill , or when
deemed appropriate after a review of a Level I site
assessment.
"2. Level II site assessment components. A Level II site
assessment shall include:
"A. The type and known or estimated quantity of
product leaked;
"B. The geology and hydrology of the leak site
and surrounding area;
"C. Buildings, underground structures ,
utilities, and water sources which could be
impacted;
"D. A prediction of plume movement, speed and
direction;
E. The extent and severity of current
contamination;
"F. Other possible sources of contamination;
"G. Current and/or potential degree of fire and
explosion; and
"H. Mitigation plans for current and/or
potential fire and explosion hazards.
"A level II site assessment must be submitted to
the Poudre Fire Authority within 60 days after
being ordered by the Fire Chief. Periodic updates
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may be required during the time the Level II site
assessment is being conducted.
113. Fees. All Level II site assessments conducted to
determine current and/or potential fire and
explosion hazards shall be assessed a fee, to be
paid to the Poudre Fire Authority to offset any
costs incurred by the Authority in reviewing,
approving, or confirming such a report.
"(d) Record keeping. All Level I and Level II site
assessments submitted to the Poudre Fire Authority shall
become the property of the Authority and shall be maintained
in the Authority's files, as PUBLIC RECORDS, for such period
as the Authority deems appropriate. THE AUTHORITY SHALL
FORWARD COPIES OF SUCH SITE ASSESSMENTS TO THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND THE COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT. "
Section 79.701 is amended to add a new subsection (c) , to read as
follows:
"Sec. 79.701. Materials and design
"(c) Secondary containment. When, in the opinion of the Fire
Chief, a proposed new installation or reinstallation of
an underground storage tank system poses a significant,
immediate hazard to persons to property should a leak
occur, the Fire Chief may require that such systems,
including tanks, piping and related components be
provided with an approved method of secondary
containment."
Section 79.702 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.702. Protection against corrosion and galvanic
action
"All piping, related fluid-handling components and supports
for both underground and aboveground applications where
subject to external corrosion shall be fabricated from
noncorrosive materials, coated and provided with corrosion
protection as specified in Section 79.603.
"Dissimilar metallic parts which promote galvanic action shall
not be joined together."
Section 79.709 is added to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.709. Site assessment
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"Any tank system that is found to be leaking, has released
product, or caused contamination shall be subject to the
requirements of a site assessment, as specified in Section
79.608. "
Section 79.802(e) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.802. Inside operations
"(e) Control of spills or connection to sewers. Provisions
shall be made to prevent flammable or combustible
liquids or any waste liquid containing crude oil or its
products which may be spilled at the loading or
unloading points, from entering public sewer or drainage
systems, natural or man-made waterways, or lakes.
Connections to such sewers, drains,waterways or lakes
by which flammable or combustible liquids might enter
shall be provided with separator boxes or other approved
means whereby such entry is precluded. Crankcase
drainings and other flammable or combustible liquids
shall not be dumped into sewers, storm or combustible
liquids shall not be dumped into sewers, storm drains,
natural or man-made waterways, lakes, upon the ground
or any roadway, but shall be stored in tanks or liquid
tight drums outside of any buildings until removed from
the premises. The authority having jurisdiction over
the public drain, sewer system, waterway, or lake shall
approve any connections. "
Section 79.803(a) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.803. Container-filling facilities
"(a) Manual operations. Class I liquids shall not be run
into conductive containers unless the nozzle and
containers are electrically interconnected. The
provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been
complied with where the metallic floor plates on which
the container stands while filling are electrically
connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is
bonded to the container during filling by means of a
bond wire."
Section 79.902(e) is amended to add exceptions, to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.902. Storage
"(e) Dispensing
"EXCEPTIONS:
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"1. Dispensing to motor vehicles from aboveground
storage tanks is allowed in industrial , tourist,
agricultural , commercial and highway business
zones and in all other zones when allowed as a
condition of a planned unit development as
defined, processed and approved according to city
and county land use ordinances when approved by
the Chief and when such installation conforms to
the requirements of Table 79.902. All such
dispensing shall be an auxiliary use to the
business and shall not include sales to the
public. Dispensing uses allowed under this
exception for existing non-conforming land uses
shall be approved by city and county land use
agencies through an expansion of an existing
non-conforming use process conforming to city and
county land use ordinances.
2. Dispensing to motor vehicles from aboveground
tanks is allowed at farms, construction sites and
similar occupancies as defined in Article 79,
Division X. Any such exception must be in
compliance with Article 79, Division X. "
Section 79.902(f) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.902. Storage
"(f) Maintenance testing. All leak-testing devices shall be
tested annually by the owner or occupant of the property
on which they are located. All test results shall be
maintained and available to the Chief upon request. "
Section 79.902(g) is amended to add an exception, to read as
follows:
"Sec. 79.902. Storage
"(g) Inventory control .
"EXCEPTION: Daily inventory records are not required
when an approved means of continuous leak detection has
been installed and maintained as specified in Section
79.601(d) ."
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TABLE -9.902 REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVEGROUND TANKS
FOR DISPENSING TO MOTOR VEHICLES
Highway,
Industrial and Agricultural Zones, Business,
Dispensing to Motor Vehicles Commercial
and Tourist
Zones
Maximum Capacity 660 Gallons l 6000 Gallons 660 Gallons
Retail Sales of Fuel for Vehicles I No No No
Pressurized, Unstable or Boilover, Liquids
c
Allowed Yes Yes No l
Dispensing to Motor Vehicles Yes Yes Yes
Planning and Zoning Approval Yes(8) Yes(3) Yes(7)
In Location Accessible to the Public No No No
Anti-Siphon or Self-Closing Nozzle Yes Yes Yes
j All Openings Liquid-Tight Yes Yes Yes
r Supple Single Dispenser N/A Yes Yes
� Normal Venting 79.510(a) 79S1U(a) 79.jI0(a')
Emer-gency Venting 79.103(b) 79.i1U(b) 79.104(b)
Fill Closed and Locked Yes Yes Yes
4 Fire Valves or Liquid-Tight Bungs j Yes 1 Yes Yes
Approved Tank Supports Yes Yes(1) Yes
Check % ah eon Fill Line N,A Yes Yes
Y
Protection From Vehicular Damage Yes Yes Y'cs
Fill Tube to Within 6" of Tank Bottom Yes Yes(Z) Yes
Metal Protected From Corrosion Yes Yes Yes
Solenoid Valves on Tanks N/R Yes L X R
Nozzle and Valve Locks Provided Yes I N,R Yes j
I �
Breakawav Devices j Yes Yes Ycs
Fire Shear Valves on Dispensers Yes Yes Yes j
Restrictions on Unsupervised Dispensing No Yes No
Gravity. Siphon, or Pressure Dispensing No No No
Secondary Containment (3) Yes Yes Yes
e
c Corrosion Protection Yes Yes Yes
a Noncombustible Supports Yes Yes Yes
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Highu av,
Industrial and Agricultural Zones, Business,
Dispensing to Motor Vehicles Commercial
and Tourist
Zones
171 Product Name and Flammable on Tank Yes Yes i Yes
"No Smoking, Vehicle off, and Approved
Yes Yes Yes
Containers" Signs
-� 704 M Placards on Tank N/R Yes Ye
1 Safe Operation Instruction Posted N/R Yes Yes
20 B/C Fire Extinguisher Yes Yes Yes
L = — j Approved Water Supply Available N/R Yes Yes
Phone or 'Manual Alarm Available N,R Yes Yes
Concrete Dike Required N,R Yes Yes
Sealed Dike Floor Required N/R Yes Yes
Retention Area or Earthen Dike Allowed Yes No No
Dike Equipped With Drain Valve Yes Yes Yes
Distance to Weeds or Combustibles 25, 25, 25'
Distance to LPG Tanks 20' 50' 50'
m Distance to Open Flames 25' 25' 25'
N
_°4 Distance Between Tank Shells 3' 3' 3'
Tanks per Group 3 3 3(4)
Distance Between Tank Groups 25' 50, N/A
Distance to Property Line 25' 50'(5) 50'(5)
Distance to Buildings 25' 50'(5) 50'(5)
Emergency Shutoff Available Yes(6) Yes Yes(6)
3 Main E
itch off When Closed for Business Yes(6) Yes Yes(6)
Pumperational Only When Nozzle in Use Yes(6) Yes Yes(6)
uj
Permit and Inspection Yes Yes Ye-11
N,R Not required.
N/A Not applicable.
(1) Tank supports not required for vertical tanks designed to be placed on the ground.
(2) Required only if tanks are top fill.
(3) Required on all pipe outside the dike or underground.
(4) Only one group of tanks permitted.
(5) Distance includes tank, piping, dispensers, dike, and any vehicle being fueled or filling the tanks.
(6) Required only if equipped with an electrically driven pump.
(7) Landscaping, fencing or other aesthetic screening may be required. Location, number and size of
tanks may be restricted due to neighborhood and/or land use compatibility (within city limits only).
(8) IL and IP zones only (within city limits only
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In Section 79,903(b), exception (3) is amended to read as follows
and (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) are added as follows:
"Sec. 79.903. Dispensing services
"(b) Supervision
"EXCEPTIONS:
"3. Dispensing equipment complies with both of the following:
"(i ) The amount of fuel dispensed is limited in quantity by
a preprogrammed card, or dispensing devices shall be
programmed or set to limit uninterrupted fuel delivery to
twenty-five (25) gallons and shall require a manual action to
resume continued delivery.
"(ii ) Product delivery hoses are equipped with a listed
emergency breakaway device designed to retain liquid on both
sides of the breakaway point. Such devices shall be installed
and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
"4. Emergency shutoff must be available to the public and
conspicuously marked.
"5. A telephone or manual alarm tied to a central station
must be readily available for emergency use.
"6. Poudre Fire Authority must approve any training materials
and contacts which oil companies have applicant sign.
"7. A 2A-20BC fire extinguisher must be available and located
within seventy-five (75) feet of pumps.
"8. All other requirements of this Division IX shall apply
unless specifically altered under this exception. "
Section 79. 1504(b) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 79.1504. Drainage
"(b) Connection to Sewers. Emergency drainage systems, if
connected to public sewers or discharged into public
waterways, shall be equipped with traps or separators.
Any such connection or discharge shall be approved by
the authority having jurisdiction of the public sewer
or waterway. "
Section 82. 102(a) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 82. 102. Permits and reports of installations
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"(a) Permit. For a permit to install or maintain an LP-Gas
container or operate LP-Gas vehicles see Section 4.108.
A permit shall also be required to install and operate
a cylinder exchange site at a location normally
accessible to the public. See Section 4.108."
Section 82.104(b) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 82. 104. Location of containers
"(b) Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. Within the
limits established by law restricting the storage of
liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily
populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate
capacity of any one installation shall not exceed 2,000
gallons water capacity.
"EXCEPTION: This capacity limitation may be altered at
the discretion of the Chief after consideration of
special features such as topographical conditions,
nature of occupancy and proximity to buildings, capacity
of proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to
be provided and facilities of the local fire department.
The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall conform to
the provisions of the local zoning ordinance. "
Section 86.101 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 86. 101 Scope
"This division shall apply to both inside and outside storage
of all forms of pesticides in portable containers other than
fixed installation on transportation equipment.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"l. Highly toxic and toxic pesticides, see Article 80.
"2. Storage in dwellings or private garages of pesticides
registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for use
around the home. Such pesticides are registered under the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1945
(FIFRA) as amended by the Federal Economic Poison Control Act
of 1972."
The exception in Section 87.102 is hereby deleted.
Section 87.103(a) shall be amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 87.103. Fire safety during construction
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"(a) General . Buildings under construction shall comply with
the provisions of this Article. The extent of the fire
safety precautions required by this section shall be in
relation to the degree of hazard presented by the
construction to the project in question, adjacent
buildings and surrounding wildland area. "
Section 87.103(o) shall be amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 87.103. Fire safety during construction
"(o) Emergency Communications. When required by the Chief,
adequate means of emergency communication with emergency
services shall be provided within reasonable distance
of the construction site. Construction site address
and name shall be posed at the site. "
Section 87.105(a) is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 87. 105. Fire safety during demolition
"(a) General . Demolition of buildings shall comply with the
provision this section and, where applicable, Sections
87.103 and 87.104. A demolition plan shall be approved
by the Chief before a permit is issued by the Building
Inspection Department."
Appendix I-A is deleted.
Appendix I-B is amended to read as follows:
"APPENDIX I-B
LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
"Section 1.1 Scope
"These provisions apply to existing high-rise buildings
constructed prior to the adoption of this appendix and which
house Group B, Division 2 offices or Group R, Division 1
Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy
located more than seventy-five (75) feet above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access.
"Section 1.2 General
"(a) Existing high-rise buildings as specified in Section
above, shall be modified to conform to not less than the
minimum provisions specified in Table No. 1-A and as
enumerated within this appendix.
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"(b) The provisions of this appendix shall not be construed
to allow the elimination of fire protection systems or
a reduction in the level of fire safety provided in
buildings constructed in conformance with previously
adopted codes.
"Section 1 .3 Compliance Data
"(a) After the original adoption of this appendix, the Fire
Marshal shall duly notify the owners whose buildings are
subject to the provisions of this appendix. Upon
receipt of such notice, the owner shall , subject to the
following time limits, take necessary actions to comply
with the provisions of this appendix.
"(b) Plans and specifications for the necessary alterations
shall be filed with the Fire Marshal within eighteen
(18) months after the date of owner notification. Work
on the required alterations to the building shall
commence within thirty (30) months of the date of owner
notification and such work shall be completed within
five years from the date of owner notification.
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"TABLE NO. 1•A
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE'
Group It Diuuion I Group B, Dit'idian 2
Apartment Hoist Office
Height canes}
Item Requtred 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 __2_3
1. Automatic sprinklers in buildings of R R - R R - R R -
Type II-N. III-N or V N construction.
See section 106-ad.
2. Fire department communication system R R R R R R R R R
or radios. See section 106'a 2.
3. Single station smoke detectors.See sec R R R R R R NR NR NR
tion 106a.3.
4. Manual fire warning system. See sec R R R R R R R R R
tion 106ta4.
5. Occupant voice-notification system.See NR R R NR R R NR NR NR
section 106,a5.
6. Vertical shaft enclosure walls of one. R R R R R R R R R
hour fire resistance.See section 106(a,6.
7. Protection of openings in vertical shaft R R R R R R R R R
enclosures by 20-minus rated assem.
bliss. See section 1061a-7.
3. Manual shutoff of HVAC systems. See R R R R R R R R R
section 106(a S,
9. Automatic elevator recall system. See R R R R - R R R R R
section 106a9.
10. Unlocked stairway doors every fifth R R R R R R NR R R
floor. See section 10&a,10.
11. Stair shaft ventilation. See section R R R R R R R R R
10&all.
12, Elevator shaft ventilation. See section R R R R R R R R R
1066 a,12.
13. Posting of elevators as not intended for R R R R R R R R R
exiting purposes. See section 106(a,13.
14, Minimum of two exits from each floor R R R R R R R R R
of wh)ch one may be a fire escape. See
section 106ia,14.
15. Exit corriaor all construction. R R R R R R R R R
16. Protected exit corridor openings with R R R R R R NR NR NR
20 minute rated assemblies of li, inch
solid wood door. See section 106fa-16.
17. Exit corridor doors equipped with self. R R R R R R NR NR NR
closing de,ices. See section 106'a,17.
IS. Exit corridor dead ends iimited to 35 R R R R R R NR NR NR
feet maximum. See section 106ia,18.
19. Interior finish controlled in exit corri- R R R R R R R R R
dors exit stairways and extensions
thereof See section 10&a,19.
20. Exit stairway illumination.See section R R R R R R R R R
106.a 20.
21. Exit corridor illumination. See section R R R R R R NR NR NR
106 a,21
22. Exit stairway exit signs. See section R R R R R R R R R
4&a 22,
23. Exitw'a% exit signs.See section 1061a43. R R R R R R R R R
24. Standpipes. See section 106tai24. R R R R R R R R R
i R indicates provisions are required.
NR indicates provisions are not required.
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"(c) The Fire Marshal shall grant necessary extensions of
time when it can be shown that the specified time
periods are not physically practical or pose an undue
hardship. The granting of an extension of time for
compliance shall be based upon the showing of good cause
and subject to the filing of an acceptable systematic
progressive plan of correction with the Fire Marshal .
"Section 1 .4 Authority of the Fire Marshal
"For the purpose of applying the provisions of this appendix,•
the Fire Marshall shall have the authority to consider
alternative approaches and grant necessary deviations from
this appendix as follows:
"(a) Allow alternative materials or methods of compliance if
such alternate materials or methods of compliance will
provide levels of fire and life safety equal to or
greater than those specifically set forth in this
appendix.
"(b) Waive specific individual requirements if it can be
shown that such requirements are not physically possible
or practical and that a practical alternative cannot be
provided.
"Section 1.5 Appeals Board
"Appeals of the determinations of the Fire Marshal in applying
the provisions of this code may be made by an appeal directed
to the Board of Appeals as established by Section 2.303 of
this code.
"Section 1.6 Specific Provisions and Alternates
"(a) Specific Provisions. The following provisions shall
apply when required by Table No. 1-A.
"1 . Type of construction. Buildings classified in
the Uniform Building Code as Type II-N, III-N or
V-N construction shall be equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Uniform Building Code Standard
No. 38-1.
"EXCEPTION: Installation of meters or backflow
preventers for the connection to the waterworks
system need not be provided unless required by
other regulations of the authority having
jurisdiction.
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"2. Fire department communication system. When it is
determined by test that the portable fire
department communication equipment is ineffective,
a communication system acceptable to the Fire
Authority shall be installed within the existing
high-rise building to permit emergency
communication between fire-suppression personnel .
"3. Single-station smoke detectors. Single-station
smoke detectors conforming to Uniform Building
Code Standard No. 43-6, Part II, shall be
installed within all dwelling units or guest rooms
in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions. In dwelling units, the detector
shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point
centrally located in the corridor or area giving
access to each separate sleeping area. When
sleeping rooms are located on an upper level , the
detector shall be installed at the center of the
ceiling directly above the stairway within the
unit. In efficiency dwelling units, hotel suites
and in hotel guest rooms, detectors shall be
located on the ceiling or wall of the main room
or hotel sleeping room. When actuated, the
detector shall provide an audible alarm in the
sleeping area of the dwelling unit, hotel suite
or guest room in which it is located. Such
detectors may be battery operated.
114. Manual fire alarm system. An approved manual
fire alarm system connected •to a central
proprietary or remote station service, or an
approved manual fire alarm system which will
provide an audible signal at a constantly attended
location, shall be provided. Such system shall
include a graphic annunciator panel in the main
lobby or other location approved by the Fire
Authority.
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5. Occupant voice notification system. An approved
occupant voice notification system shall be
provided. Such system shall provide communication
from a location acceptable to the Fire Authority
and shall permit voice notification to at least
all normally occupied areas of the building. The
occupant voice notification system may be combined
with a fire alarm system, provided that the
combined system has been approved and listed for
such use. The sounding of a fire alarm signal in
any given area or floor shall not prohibit voice
communication to other areas or floors.
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Combination systems shall be designed to permit
voice transmission to override the fire alarm
signal , but the fire alarm shall not terminate in
less than three (3) minutes.
116. Vertical shaft enclosures. Openings through two
or more floors, except mezzanine floors, which
contain a stairway or elevator shall be provided
with vertical shaft enclosure protection as
specified herein. Such floor openings, when not
enclosed by existing shaft enclosure construction,
shall be protected by one - hour
fire-resistive-rated shaft enclosure construction.
For floor openings which are enclosed by existing
shaft enclosure construction having fire-resistive
capabilities similar to wood lath and plaster in
good condition, 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard or
approved 1/4 inch thick wired glass is acceptable.
Wired glass set in a steel frame may be installed
in existing shaft enclosure walls but shall be
rendered inoperative and be fixed in a closed
position. Openings through two (2) or more floors
for other than stairways or elevators, such as
openings provided for piping, ducts, gas vents,
dumbwaiters , and rubbish and linen chutes, shall
be provided with vertical shaft enclosure
protection as specified for stairways and
elevators.
"EXCEPTIONS: Openings for piping, ducts, gas
vents, dumbwaiters and rubbish and linen chutes
of copper or ferrous construction are permitted
without a shaft enclosure, provided that the floor
openings are effectively fire-stopped at each
floor level .
7. Shaft enclosure opening protection. Openings
other than those provided for elevator doors in
new vertical shaft enclosures constructed of
one-hour fire-resistive construction shall be
equipped with approved fire assemblies s having
a fire-protection rating of not less than one
hour. Openings other than those provided for
elevator doors in existing vertical shaft
enclosure shall be equipped with approved twenty
(20) minute-rated fire assemblies, 1-3/4 inch
solid wood doors or the equivalent thereto. Doors
shall be either self-closing or automatic closing
and automatic latching.
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"8. Manual shutoff of HVAC systems. Heating,
ventilating and air conditioning systems shall be
equipped with manual shutoff controls installed
at an approved location when required by the Fire
Authority.
9. Automatic elevator recall system. Elevators shall
be equipped with an approved automatic recall
system as required by Section 1807(h)2 of the
Uniform Building Code.
"10. Unlocked stairway doors. Exit doors into exit
stairway enclosures shall be maintained unlocked
from the stairway side on at least every fifth
floor level . All unlocked doors shall bear a
sign stating ACCESS ONTO FLOOR THIS LEVEL.
Stairway doors may be locked, subject to the
following conditions:
"A. Stairway doors which are to be locked from
the stairway side shall have the capability
of being unlocked simultaneously without
unlatching upon a signal from an approved
location.
"B. A telephone or other two-way communications
system connected to an approved emergency
service which operates continuously shall
be provided at not less than every fifth
floor in each required stairway.
"11. Stair shaft ventilation. Stair shaft enclosures
which extend to the roof shall be provided with
an approved manually openable hatch to the
exterior having an area not less than sixteen
(16) square feet with a minimum dimension of two
(20) feet.
"EXCEPTIONS:
%. Stair shaft enclosures complying with the
requirements for smokeproof enclosures.
"2. Stair shaft enclosures pressurized as
required for mechanically operated smokeproof
enclosures to a minimum of 0.15 inch and a maximum
of 0.50 inch water column.
"12. Elevator shaft ventilation. Elevator shaft
enclosures which extend to the roof shall be
vented to the outside with vents whose area shall
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be not less than 3-1/2 percent of the area of the
elevator shaft, with a minimum of three (3) square
feet per elevator.
"EXCEPTION: Where energy conservation or hoistway
pressurization requires that the vents be normally
closed, automatic venting by actuation of an
elevator lobby detector or power failure may be
accepted.
"13. Posting of elevators. A permanent sign shall be
installed in each elevator cab adjacent to the
floor status indicator and at each elevator call
station on each floor reading IN FIRE EMERGENCY,
DO NOT USE ELEVATOR -- USE EXIT STAIRS, or similar
wording approved by the Fire Marshal .
"EXCEPTION: Sign may be omitted at the main
entrance floor level call station.
"14. Exits.
"A. General . Every floor of an existing
high-rise building shall have access to two
separate means of egress, one of which may
be an existing exterior fire escape or an
exterior stairway not less than thirty (30)
inches in clear width. The stairway may be
constructed with an eight (8) inch maximum
rise and nine (9) inch minimum run, provided
the greatest riser height and largest tread
run do not exceed the smallest by more than
3/8 inch. The adequacy of fire escapes
shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction
of the Fire Marshal .
"B. Fire escapes. Access to fire escapes may
be any one of the following:
"(i ) Through a room between the
corridor and the fire escape if
the door to the room is operable
from the corridor side without
the use of any key, special
knowledge or effort.
"(ii) By a door to a fire escape
operable from the interior
without the use of any key,
special knowledge or effort.
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"(iii) By a window operable from the
interior. Such window shall
have a minimum net clear
dimension of twenty-nine (29)
inches when open. The sill
shall be not more than thirty
(30) inches above the floor and
landing.
"C. Protection of exterior openings.
When a fire escape is accepted as one
of the required means of egress,
openings onto the fire escape landing
and openings within ten (10) feet
horizontally of the landing shall be
protected in a manner acceptable to
the Fire Marshal .
"15. Exit corridor construction. Corridors serving as
an exit for an occupant load of thirty (30) or
more shall have walls and ceilings of not less
than one-hour fire-resistive construction as
required by the Uniform Building Code. Existing
walls may be surfaced with wood lath and plaster
in good condition or 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard
for corridor walls and ceilings and occupancy
separations when approved.
"16. Exit corridor openings. Openings in corridor
walls and ceilings shall be protected by not less
than 1-3/8 inch solid bonded wood core doors,
approved 1/4 inch thick wired glass, approved
fire dampers conforming to Uniform Building Code
Standard No. 43-7, or by equivalent protection
in lieu of any of these items. Transoms shall be
fixed closed and covered with 1/2 inch Type X
gypsum wallboard or equivalent material installed
on both sides of the opening.
17. Exit corridor door closers. Exit doors into
corridors shall be equipped with self-closing
devices or shall be automatic closing by actuation
of a smoke detector. When spring hinges are used
as the closing device, not less than two such
hinges shall be installed on each door leaf.
"18. Exit corridor dead-ends. The length of dead-end
corridors serving an occupant load of more than
thirty (30) shall not exceed twenty (20) feet.
19. Interior finish. The interior finish in exit
corridors, exit stairways and extensions thereof
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shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 42 of
the Uniform Building Code.
"20. Exit stairway illumination. When the building is
occupied, exit stairways shall be illuminated
with lights having an intensity of not less than
one (1) foot candle at the floor level . Such
lighting shall be equipped with an independent
alternate source of power such as a battery pack
or on-site generator.
"21 . Exit corridor illumination. When the building is
occupied, exit corridors shall be illuminated
with lights having an intensity of not less than
one (1) foot candle at the floor level . Such
lighting shall be equipped with an independent
alternate source of power such as a battery pack
or on-site generator.
"22. Exit stairway exit signs. The location of exit
stairways shall be clearly indicated by
illuminated exit signs. Such exit signs shall be
equipped with an independent alternate source of
power, such as a battery pack or on-site
generator, or shall be of an approved
self-illuminating type.
"23. Exitway exit signs. Illuminated exit signs shall
be provided in all exitways and located in such
a manner as to clearly indicate the direction of
egress. Such exit signs shall be equipped with
an independent alternate source of power, such as
a battery pack.
Section 4 of Appendix II-A is amended to read as follows:
"APPENDIX II-A
SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS
"4. Restricted Entry
"The Chief shall officially determine and publicly announce
when any hazardous fire area shall be closed to entry and when
such area shall again be opened to entry. No person other
than those hereinafter expressly exempted shall go on or be
upon a hazardous fire area, except public roadways, inhabited
areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been
closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed
to entry.
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"It is not the intention of this section to prohibit residents
or owners of private property within any hazardous fire area
or their invitees or guests from going or being upon their
lands, and such persons are to such extent excepted from the
provisions of this section. This section does not apply to
any entry, in the course of duty, by any peace or police
officer, or any other duly-authorized public officer, member
of any fire department, member of the United States Forest
Service or member of the Colorado State Forest Service. "
Appendix II-E is deleted.
Appendix III-A is amended to read as follows:
"APPENDIX III-A
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
"l . SCOPE
"This appendix is the procedure for determining fire-flow
requirements for all buildings or portions of buildings
hereafter constructed. This appendix is not intended to apply
to structures other than buildings. The fire-flow requirement
is the quantity of water in gallons per minute needed to
control an anticipated fire in a building or group of
buildings. The Chief shall establish the minimum residual
pressure and the flow duration to be used when determining
fire flow.
"2. DEFINITIONS
"FIRE AREA is the total floor area in square feet for all
floor levels within the exterior walls, or under the
horizontal projection of the roof of a building. Each portion
of a building separated by one or more area separation walls
constructed in accordance with the Building Code may be
considered as separate fire areas for the purposes of
determining the required fire flow.
"3. MODIFICATIONS
"Fire-flow requirements may be modified downward for isolated
buildings or group of buildings in rural areas or small
communities where the development of full fire-flow
requirements is impractical .
"Fire flow may be modified upward where conditions indicate
an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations.
An upward modification shall not be more than twice that
required for the building under consideration.
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"4. F_.,c-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDIN-S
"The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family
dwellings shall be 1,000 gallons per minute.
"EXCEPTION: Fire flow may be reduced 50 percent when
the building is provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
"The fire flow for buildings other than one- and two-family
dwellings shall be not less than that specified in Table No.
III-A-A.
"EXCEPTION: The required fire flow may be reduced up to 75
percent when the building is provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
"In Types I and II-F.R. construction, only the three largest
successive floor areas shall be used.
"In areas where existing water distribution systems are fully
developed, buildings or portions of buildings may be built
provided the building can be designed, constructed and
maintained within the existing fire flow capabilities. "
TABLE NO. M-A-A
FIRE-FLOW GUIDE FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN
ONE- and TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS
a121,800
CTION TYPE
FIRE-
FLOW 1 IV-H.T. n(Gallons II.F.R V ONE-Hr. II
V•N
per
Minute)
1oo0 22,70 8.200 5.900 3,600
150 330.20 10,900 7,900 4,800
1750 38,70 12,9oo 9,800 6.200
2000 48.300 24,200 17 400 1$600 7.700
2250 59,000 33,200 21,300 13,400 9.400
2500 70,900 39,700 1 25,500 18.400 11.300
2750 83,700 47.100 30,100 21,800 13,400
3000 97.700 54 VW33,200 25.900 15.600
3230 112.700 53 400 40 6o0 29,300 18.000
3500 128.700 72,400 46 400 33 500 20.600
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3750 143,900 82,100 52,500 37,900 1 23.300
4000 184 200 92,400 1 59,100 1 42,700 26.300
4250 183 400 103 100 66,000 47.700 1 29.3%
4300 203.700 114 800 73,300 33.000 32.600
4750 1 225 128,700 1 81.100 58 800 361000
5000 1 247.7 139,400 f89 200 65,400 39.600
5250 271200 152 600 97 700 70 800 43,400
5500 29b,900 166,500 108,300 77,000 47,400
5750 1 UNLIMITED UNLIMITED 115.800 83,700 51.500
60001 125 500 90,600 55,700
6250 f 133.300 97,900 60.200
6500 11143 800 106 800 64.800
6750 156,700 113.200 69,600
7000 167,900 121300 74,600
7250 179 400 1 129.600 79,800
1500 191400 138 300 86.100
7750 UNLIMITED UNLIMITED UNLIINrrED
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Appendix III-B is deleted.
Appendix III-D is deleted and a new Appendix III-D is added as
follows:
"APPENDIX III-D
RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS
ALTERNATIVE DESIGN CRITERIA
"Section 1 .0 Purpose, scope and limitations.
111. 1 Purpose. This Appendix describes the design
alternatives for fire access, fire fighting water supplies/
and fire alarm systems which may be used in new residential
buildings and projects when buildings and/or projects are
protected by approved residential fire sprinkler systems.
"1 .2 Scope. Residential fire sprinkler systems may be
used in any Group R occupancy as defined by the Uniform
Building Code, which are not otherwise required to be
protected by a commercial fire sprinkler system. Examples of
these buildings are single-family dwellings duplexes, lodging
houses, apartment buildings, condominiums, townhouses, zero
lot-line homes, dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses,
group homes, and hotels and motels. This Appendix shall not
apply to buildings of four or more stories or exceeding 55 in
height, or buildings defined as Group I by the Uniform
Building Code.
"1 .3 Limitations. Residential fire sprinkler systems, in
conjunction with other requirements of the Uniform Fire and
Uniform Building Codes and their Appendices and related
standards, are intended to control a fire and maintain a
tenable environment within a residence. Residential fire
sprinklers are not intended as a substitute for manual
firefighting forces, but when used in conjunction with current
Poudre Fire Authority service levels can substantially
increase the probability of survival in a fire and decrease
the potential for property loss and endangering neighbors.
This Appendix permits the omission of sprinkler coverage in
those areas of a building where life-threatening fires are
unlikely to originate.
"1 .4 Extent of project coverage. All buildings within
a residential project, or portions of a mixed
commercial -residential project, using the alternative design
criteria of this Appendix, shall be equipped with approved
residential or commercial fire sprinkler systems.
"1.5 Storage sheds and vehicle garages. Sprinkler
coverage may be omitted in storage sheds which are used for
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only the storage of household goods and personal belongings;
and detached vehicle garages for passenger vehicles of
residents.
"1 .6 Detached agricultural buildings. Sprinkler coverage
may be omitted in detached agricultural buildings or buildings
defined as Group M by the Uniform Building Code, such as
barns, stables, and similar buildings when they are directly
related to the residential use and they do not constitute a
fire exposure hazard to dwellings.
"1.7 Extended modifications. The design criteria
detailed in this Appendix may be extended, relaxed, modified,
or waived when all buildings are protected with fully
conforming commercial fire sprinkler systems and when, in the
opinion of the Chief, firefighting and/or rescue operations
would not be impaired.
"1 .8 Reference to other sections of the Fire Code. Unless
specifically modified in this Appendix, all requirements of
the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted and amended, and related
standards and policies shall apply.
"Section 2.0 Definitions
"2.1 Building Code. The edition of the Uniform Building
Code, or other building code, amended and adopted by Larimer
County, Colorado and the City of Fort Collins and Town of
Timnath.
"2.2 Commercial fire sprinkler system. An automatic fire
extinguishing system consisting of a water supply, a system
of piping, and sprinkler heads designed, installed and
maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection
Association Standard 13, Uniform Building Code Standard 38-1,
and Fire Code Sections 10.301 and 10.302.
"2.3 County. Larimer County, Colorado
112.4 Dead-end fire apparatus access road. A fire
apparatus access road that does not provide a direct
connection to a public street or approved private drive,
except at its point of origin.
"2.5 Fire apparatus access road. Any public street or
private drive required to be used as a point of access for
firefighting or other emergency purpose.
"2.6 Fire code. The edition of the Uniform Fire Code or
other fire code as adopted and amended by the Poudre Valley
Fire Protection District, City of Fort Collins or Town of
Timnath.
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"2.7 Private drive. A street, alley, parking lot, or
other thoroughfare owned and maintained by a private party,
homeowners association, neighborhood group, or other similar
party.
"2.8 Public street. A dedicated public street, alley, or
other thoroughfare regulated and maintained by the city,
county or state.
112.9 Residential fire sprinkler system. An automatic
fire extinguishing system consisting of a water supply, a
system of piping and sprinkler heads designed, installed, and
maintained in accordance with Appendix III-E of this Code.
"2. 10 Required fire flow. The quantity of water needed
to control a fire in a specific building and prevent its
spread to adjoining properties under normal anticipated
conditions. "Required Fire Flow" shall be designated in
gallons per minute (GPM) at specific residual pressures.
"2. 11 Storage sheds. Buildings used for storage of
household goods and personal effects of residents. Storage,
sheds shall not exceed 120 square feet in area nor seven (7)
feet in height and shall not be used for the storage of
flammable liquids or hazardous materials.
"EXCEPTION: Quantities of flammable liquids and
hazardous materials used in the maintenance and
operation of the residence or residential project
not exceeding ten (10) gallons.
"2. 12 Traffic engineer. The person lawfully empowered to
regulate vehicular traffic on public or private property.
"2.13 Vehicle garages. Detached external buildings used
for the storage of vehicles owned by residents. Vehicle
garages shall be limited in size -to that necessary for the
storage of only two vehicles and shall not be used for repair
work or storage of flammable liquids or hazardous materials
except as allowed in Section 2.11.
"EXCEPTION: Larger vehicle garages shall be
permitted, provided each set of two parking stalls
is separated by one hour fire resistive
construction, as described in the Building Code.
"2.14 Water supply. The provision of water for
firefighting purposes. Water supply shall be public or
private water distribution systems or approved stored water
sources.
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"Section 3.0 Fire apparatus access roads
"3.1 General . For buildings or projects provided with
approved residential fire sprinkler systems, fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with the provisions of this section . Design and maintenance
criteria for all other fire apparatus access roads shall be
in accordance with Section 10.207 of the Fire Code and
applicable Poudre Fire Authority standards and policies.
"3.2 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall
be required for every building hereafter constructed when any
portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more
than three hundred feet (300) from fire department vehicle
access. Measurement of the 300 distance shall be as a
hoseline would be advanced around the exterior of the building
and shall not pass through the building.
"3.3 Construction and surface requirements. Fire
apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall have a
surface which provides all -weather driving capabilities. City
or county design standards shall apply when designing and
installing fire apparatus access roads.
"3.4 Width. The minimum unobstructed width of a fire
apparatus access road shall be not less than twenty (20) feet.
Total public street or private drive width shall be in
accordance with applicable County standards, or as determined
by County traffic engineer.
"EXCEPTION: Fire apparatus access road width for
private drives serving detached single-family
dwellings and Group M occupancies, as defined by
the Building Code, may be reduced to fifteen (15)
feet.
"3.5 Vertical clearance. All fire apparatus access roads
shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than
thirteen feet, six inches (13'6") .
"3.6 Turning radius. The turning point of fire apparatus
access roads' shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20 ) inside
and forty feet (40 ) outside and all turns shall maintain the
unobstructed width requirement set forth in Section 3.4 above.
"3.7 Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. All dead-end
fire apparatus access roads exceeding one hundred and fifty
feet (150' ) in length, shall be provided with a turnaround
sufficient to allow a standard fire pumper to back up and
reverse direction. Deadend fire apparatus access roads
exceeding three hundred feet (300 ) in length shall be
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provided with an eighty foot (80 ) diameter cul -de-sac,
drive-around access through a parking lot with conforming
turning radius, or an approved second point of access.
"EXCEPTION: Private drives serving individual
detached single family dwellings may be of
unlimited length, without turnaround provisions.
"3.8 Bridges. Bridges used as part of fire apparatus
access roadways shall be designed, constructed, and maintained
in a manner sufficient to carry the imposed loads of
fully-loaded fire apparatus. When bridges are used,
applicable County design standards shall be used.
"3.9 Grade. The gradient for fire apparatus access roads
shall not exceed eight percent (BY.) .
"EXCEPTION: Private drives serving individual
detached single family dwellings may exceed an 8%
grade when, in the opinion of the Chief,
firefighting or rescue operations would not be
impaired.
"3. 10 Obstruction. The required width of any fire
apparatus access roadway shall not be obstructed in any manner
including parking of vehicles. When parking obstructions are
anticipated, approved "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" signs shall be
posted. When required, these signs shall be placed on one
side of roadways twenty-eight feet (28 ) or less in width and
on both sides of roadways twenty-four (24 ) or less in width.
"3.11 Second point of access. All dead-end fire apparatus
access roads serving 150 dwelling units or fewer, or a
dwelling unit density of 15 dwelling units per acre or fewer,
shall be provided with an approved second point of access when
the deadend fire apparatus access road exceeds 1,320 in
length. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads serving 150
dwelling units or a dwelling unit density of more than 15,
shall be provided with an approved second point of access when
the dead-end fire apparatus road exceeds 660 in length.
"EXCEPTION: Extensions of deadend fire apparatus
access roads serving detached single-family
dwellings may be allowed when geographical
conditions make a second point of access
impossible, and when, in the opinion of the Chief,
firefighting or rescue operations would not
otherwise be impaired and adjoining dwellings and
other buildings do not present a fire exposure
hazard to each other.
"Section 4.0 Water supply.
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"4.1 General. An approved water supply capable of
providing the required fire flow for fire protection, shall
be provided to all premises upon which buildings or portions
of building are hereafter constructed. Residential fire
sprinklers shall not be considered as a substitute for
approved water supplies, except as modified in this section.
"4.2 Required fire flow. The required fire flow shall be
determined in accordance with Appendix III-A. All water
distribution systems shall be installed in accordance with
applicable standards of the water purveyor having
jurisdiction.
"4.3 Water supply requirements. Water supply requirements
within the City of Fort Collins and Poudre Valley Fire
Protection District shall be in accordance with applicable
City or County standards and the Fire Code.
"EXCEPTION: In areas where a water distribution
system is fully-developed and incapable of
providing the required fireflow but capable of
providing the calculated sprinkler demand,
approved residential fire sprinklers may be
considered as satisfying the intent of the Fire
Code. In area where exposure to fire hazards
exist, the Chief may require additional fire
hydrants.
"4.4 Fire hydrant spacing. The distance from a primary
fire hydrant to the most distant point of a fire apparatus
access road required for fire access, shall not exceed six
hundred feet (600) . When secondary fire hydrants are required,
the distance from the most distant point of a fire apparatus
access road required for fire access shall not exceed one
thousand feet (1000) .
"EXCEPTION: In rural areas where standard fire
hydrant spacing is impractical due to the size of
the individual lots, the Chief may allow extension
of hydrant spacing distances.
"Section 5.0 Fire alarm systems.
"5.1 General. Fire alarm systems shall be installed in
residential buildings as detailed in this section.
"5.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the
following words/phrases shall have the meaning indicated.
"5.2.1 Multi-family dwellings. Multi-family
dwellings three (3)stories or more in height or
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containing fifteen (15) or more dwelling units
and with interior corridors serving as the primary
exit for dwelling units.
"5.2.2 Hotels, motels, and dormitories.
Hotels, motels, and dormitories three (3) stories
in height or containing twenty (20) or more guest
rooms, and with interior corridors serving as the
primary exit for guest rooms.
"5.2.3 Group homes. Group living facilities
such as board and care homes for the elderly,
group homes for mentally, physically, and/or
emotionally disabled persons, lodging houses,
fraternity and sorority houses half-way houses,
and similar group living facilities.
"5.3 Extent of coverage. Alarm systems installed in
multi -family dwellings, hotels, motels and dormitories shall
include smoke detection and manual activation in corridors,
intervening rooms, and other common areas. The evacuation
alarm shall also be connected to the sprinkler flow switch.
Group homes shall be provided with approved, 100-volt powered,
single-station smoke detection in all living areas. Such
equipment shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer s instructions. An evacuation alarm shall be
provided and connected to the sprinkler flow switch.
"5.4 Dwelling unit smoke detectors. Nothing in this
Appendix shall preempt the smoke detector requirement of
Section 1210(A) of the Building Code. Individual smoke
detectors shall be installed in all dwelling units in
accordance with the Building Code. "
Appendix III-E is added as follows:
"APPENDIX III-E
RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
"Section 1.0 Purpose, scope and limitations.
"1.1 Purpose. This appendix describes automatic fire
sprinkler systems which will contribute to the reduction of
loss of life and injuries due to fires in residential
occupancies.
"1.2 Scope. This appendix describes the requirements for
the design, installation and maintenance of residential fire
sprinkler systems. These systems may be installed in Group
R occupancies as defined by the Uniform Building Code. This
appendix shall not apply to buildings of four or more stories
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sprinkler systems installed within the dwelling unit in an
operable condition at all times. This shall include keeping
heads free of paint and excessive accumulations of dirt,
keeping heads free of all obstructions, maintaining all valves
in the open position, and maintaining all alarm devices in
operation.
"1-4.2 Inspection upon change of ownership or occupant.
Upon any change in ownership or occupant, it shall be the
responsibility of the owner of the dwelling, or his or her
authorized representative, to obtain an inspection of the
sprinkler system within that dwelling. The purpose of this
inspection shall be to verify that the system is in service
and components are not damaged or impaired. Any improvements
or repairs required as a result of this inspection shall be
completed before the Fire Authority will issue a certificate
of successful inspection. The Chief may assess an inspection
fee based on the costs incurred to provide the inspection.
If Poudre Fire Authority is not notified of a change in
ownership or occupant, the Authority may conduct an inspection
within a reasonable time after discovery of the fact that the
change in ownership or occupant occurs.
"1-4.3 Documentation. Development and construction
documents of all dwelling units and buildings equipped with
required residential fire sprinkler systems, shall have
wording included to show the requirement for the sprinkler
system and maintenance provisions.
"1-4.4 Impairment. If a sprinkler system is impaired or
removed from service for any reason Poudre Fire Authority
shall be immediately notified by the property owner and/or
occupant.
"1-4.5 Construction changes. All construction within a
building or dwelling unit equipped with a required residential
fire sprinkler system shall take into consideration the impact
on the sprinkler system. A certified residential fire
sprinkler installer shall be contacted to make necessary
repairs, additions, and/or modifications.
"1-4.6 Repairs, additions, and modifications. All
repairs, additions, and modifications to residential fire
sprinkler systems shall be done by a certified residential
sprinkler installed. Plan review and permit procedures as
detailed in Section 2.3, shall apply to such work.
"2.3 Additional installation requirements to NFPA 13D,
Sec. 1-5.
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"1-5.2.1 Installer certification. Residential fire
sprinkler systems shall only be installed by contractors
holding a valid residential fire sprinkler installation
certificate. Contractors eligible to receive installation
certificates are.
"A. Fire sprinkler contractors licensed in the City
of Fort Collins.
"B. Master plumbers licensed in the County or State.
"1-5.2.2 On site installer. At least one (1) installer
on each job site shall hold a valid residential fire
sprinkler installer' s certificate.
"1-5.2.3 Plan review. All residential fire sprinkler
systems shall be approved through the Poudre Fire Authority
plan review procedures before installation. At least one (1)
set of approved plans shall be maintained by the installer at
each installation site.
"1-5.2.4 Building permit. All residential fire sprinkler
systems shall be installed under a building permit separate
from the general permit issued for the total building.
"1-5.3 Tests. All tests required by this design standard
shall be witnessed by a Poudre Fire Authority representative.
The installer shall request these tests at least 24 hours in
advance. Poudre Fire Authority may allow tests to be
witnessed by on-site quality control inspectors or inspectors
of other public agencies, at the discretion of the Chief.
"1-5.4 Tests required. The following tests shall be
conducted on residential fire sprinkler systems.
"A. Underground water service flush.
"B. Piping hydrostatic test at 200 PSI before the
installation of sheet rock, sprinkler heads and
pressure relief device for a duration of two (2)
hours.
"C. A design area flow test.
"D. Final hydrostatic test of 150 PSI for a duration of one (1)
hour.
"E. Final test of all system components.
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"1-5.5 System approval. The installed residential fire
sprinkler system shall be approved by Poudre Fire Authority
before a certificate of occupancy is issued.
"1-5.6 Care of residential sprinkler heads. Residential
sprinkler heads shall be handled with sufficient care to
prevent pre-installation damage. Prior to installation, heads
shall be stored and handled in original manufacturer s packing
material . Heads shall not be installed before sheetrock or
similar materials. Heads installed before final interior
finishes are applied shall be protected by manufacturer
supplied protective covers. Heads found damaged shall be
replaced. Heads exposed to high heat prior to installation
shall not be installed.
"1-5.7 Installation aesthetics. All system design and
installation shall take into consideration the final
appearance such that the final installation presents the
minimum detraction from the buildings aesthetic appearance.
"2.4 Additional Water Supply Requirements to NFPA 13D,
Sec. 2-2 and Sec. 2-3.
"2-2.1 Water flow test. All fire sprinkler systems shall
be designed to water flow tests data calculated to the maximum
daily use.
"2-2.2 Backf7ow prevention. All fire sprinkler systems
connected directly to a public water supply system shall be
provided with a backflow prevention device acceptable to the
water purveyor having jurisdiction.
"2-3.1 Lawn Irrigation. All fire sprinkler systems using
multi-purpose piping systems supplying lawn irrigation systems
or similar high water usage devices shall be provided with an
automatic mechanism which shuts off the flow to the irrigation
system or similar device when the sprinkler system is
activated .
"2.5 Additional Requirements to Valves and Drains, NFPA
13D, Sec.
"3-1.4 Pressure relief. Each residential fire sprinkler
system shall be provided with a pressure relief device on the
system side of the backflow prevention device. This relief
valve shall be set to operate at 175 PSI and positioned so
that any water released will not damage building components
or contents.
"2.6 Additional Requirements to Alarms, NFPA 13D, Sec.
3-6.
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"3-6.1 Exterior alarm. All waterflow alarm devices shall
provide an audible signal on the exterior.
"3-6.2 Power connection. All electrical waterflow alarm
devices must be connected to the bathroom power circuit.
"2.7 Additions to Position of Sprinklers, NFPA 13D, Sec.
4-2.
"4-2.4 Heat producing devices. Sprinkler heads shall be
positioned so that they are not adversely affected by heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Manufacturer's
specifications shall be consulted for specific design
limitations.
"4-2.5 Ceiling fans. When ceiling fans are used,
sprinkler heads shall be located so that fan blades do not
obstruct spray pattern or delay response time. Rooms
exceeding nine (9) feet by nine (9) feet in size with a
ceiling fan shall contain a minimum of two (2) sprinklers.
"2.8 Additions to Location of Sprinklers, NFPA 13D, Sec.
4-6.
"4-6 Exception No. 3. Sprinklers may be omitted from
garages which have no openings into the dwelling unit, open
attached porches, carports and similar structures.
"4-6.1 Hazard areas. All hazard areas, in which high heat
output is produced during normal operations, shall have listed
commercial sprinkler heads with a fusing temperature of 165
to 212 degrees. Single sprinklers installed in these areas
shall not be considered as a design sprinkler in demand
calculations.
"Section 3.0 - Reference to National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standards for other than one- and two-
family dwellings and mobile homes
"3.1 Residential fire sprinkler systems installed in other
than one and two family dwellings and mobile homes shall be
designed, installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 13R
with the following modifications.
"3.2 Additional installation requirements to NFPA 13R, Sec.
2-1.
"2-1.4 Plan review. All residential fire sprinkler
systems shall be approved through the Poudre Fire Authority
plan review procedures before installation. At least one (1)
set of approved plans shall be maintained by the installer at
each installation site.
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"2-1.5 Building permit. All residential fire sprinkler
systems shall be installed under a building permit separate
from the general permit issued for the total building.
"2-1 .6 Tests. All tests required by this design standard
shall be witnessed by a Poudre Fire Authority representative.
The installer shall request these tests at least 24 hours in
advance. Poudre Fire Authority may allow tests to be
witnessed by on-site quality control inspectors or inspectors
of other public agencies, at the discretion of the Chief.
"2-1.7 Tests required. The following tests shall be
conducted on residential fire sprinkler systems.
"A. Underground water service flush.
"B. Piping hydrostatic test at 200 PSI before
the installation of sheet rock, sprinkler
heads and pressure relief device for a
duration of two (2) hours.
"C. A design area flow test.
"D. Final hydrostatic test of 150 PSI for a
duration of one (1) hour.
"E. Final test of all system components.
"2-1 .8 System approval . The installed residential fire
sprinkler system shall be approved by Poudre Fire Authority
before a certificate of occupancy is issued.
"3.3 Additions to Design and Installation, NFPA 13R, Sec.
2-2.
"2-2.2 Certification. Residential fire sprinkler systems
shall only be installed by contractors holding a valid
residential fire sprinkler installation certificate.
Contractors eligible to receive installation certificates are:
"A. Fire sprinkler contractors licensed in the
City.
"B. Master plumbers licensed in the City and
State.
"2-2.3 On site installer. At least one (1) installer on
each job site shall hold a valid residential fire sprinkler
installer's certificate.
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"2-2.4 Care of residential sprinkler heads. Residential
sprinkler heads shall be handled with sufficient care to
prevent pre-installation damage. Prior to installation, heads
shall be stored and handled in original manufacturers packing
material . Heads shall not be installed before sheetrock or
similar materials. Heads installed before final interior
finishes are applied shall be protected by manufacturer
supplied protective covers. Heads found damaged shall be
replaced. Heads exposed to high heat prior to installation
shall not be installed.
"2-2.5 Installation aesthetics. All system design and
installation shall take into consideration the final
appearance such that the final installation presents the
minimum detraction from the building s aesthetic appearance.
"3.4 Additions to Water Supply; NFPA 13R, Sec. 2-7.
"2-3.3 Water flow test. All fire sprinkler systems shall
be designed to water flow tests data calculated to the maximum
daily use.
"2-3.4 Back flow prevention. All fire sprinkler systems
connected directly to a public water supply system shall be
provided with a backflow prevention device acceptable to the
water purveyor having jurisdiction.
"2-3.5 Lawn irrigation. All fire sprinkler systems using
multi -purpose piping systems supply lawn irrigation systems
or similar high water usage devices shall be provided with an
automatic mechanism which shuts off the flow to the irrigation
system or similar device when the sprinkler system is
activated.
"3.5 Additional Requirements to Valves and Drains, NFPA
13L, Sec. 2-4.1
"2-4.1.4 Pressure relief. Each residential fire sprinkler
system shall be provided with a pressure relief device on the
system side of the backflow prevention device. This relief
valve shall be set to operate at 175 PSI and positioned so
that any water released will not damage building components
or contents.
"2-4.1 .5 Control valve accessibility. Each control valve
assembly shall be accessible to firefighters without entering
a dwelling unit. If an exterior access panel or door is used,
provisions shall be made to insure that the control valve
assembly is protected from freezing. Access panels or doors
to control valve assemblies shall be designated with an
approved sign and secured in a closed and locked position.
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"3.6 Additions to Alarms, NFPA 13R, Sec. 2-4.6.
"2-4.6.1 Alarm location. On buildings with no interior
common areas, the alarm bell or horn shall be mounted on the
exterior of the building facing the street from which building
is addressed. Unless specifically altered by Poudre Fire
Authority, the alarm bell or horn shall be positioned directly
over the fire department connection. In buildings with
interior common areas such as corridors, foyers, offices,
recreation areas or other similar areas, an additional bells)
or horn(s) shall be provided in these areas. Exterior alarm
devices shall be positioned high enough to be seen above
landscaping.
"2-4.6.2 Alarm power source. All flow switches and alarm
horns or bells shall be powered from a common building power
circuit independent from individual dwelling units.
"2-4.6.3 Remote monitoring. Residential fire sprinkler
systems with over one hundred (100) sprinkler heads shall be
monitored at an approved location which has 24-hour
supervision in accordance with Section 10.309 of this Code.
"3.7 Additions to Position of Sprinklers, NFPA 13R, Sec.
2-5.1.7.
"2-5.1.7.4 Heat producing devices. Sprinkler heads shall
be positioned so that they are not adversely affected by
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
Manufacturer's specifications shall be consulted for specific
design limitations.
"2-5.1.7.5 Ceiling fans. When ceiling fans are used,
sprinkler heads shall be located so that fan blades do not
obstruct spray pattern or delay response time. Rooms
exceeding nine (9) feet by nine (9) feet in size with a
ceiling fan shall contain a minimum of two (2) sprinklers.
"3.8 Addition to Location of Sprinklers, NFPA 13R, Sec.
2-6.
"2-6. Exception No. 2. Sprinklers may be omitted from
small clothes closets where the least dimension does not
exceed 3 feet (0.9) and the area does not exceed 24 square
feet (2.2m ) and the walls and ceiling are surfaced with
noncombustible or limited combustible materials as defined by
NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. This
exception shall not apply to closets in residential buildings
where occupants may be unusually likely to cause a fire or
have a history of firestarting behavior.
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"2-6.1 Hazard areas. All hazard areas, in which high heat
output is produced during normal operations, shall have
listed commercial sprinkler heads with a fusing temperature
of 165 to 212 degrees. Single sprinklers installed in these
areas shall not be considered as a design sprinkler in demand
calculations.
"3.9 Addition to Maintenance, NFPA 13R, Sec. 2-7.
"2-7.1 Occupant responsibility for maintenance. It shall
be the responsibility of occupants, whether owner, tenant or
other ownership category, to maintain all portions of the
sprinkler systems installed within the dwelling unit in an
operable condition at all times. This shall include keeping
heads free of paint and excessive accumulations of dirt,
keeping heads free of all obstructions, maintaining all valves
in the open position, and maintaining all alarm devices in
operation.
"2-7.2 Inspection upon change of ownership or occupant.
Upon any change in ownership or occupant, it shall be the
responsibility of the owner of the dwelling, or his or her
authorized representative, to obtain an inspection of the
sprinkler system within that dwelling. The purpose of this
inspection shall be to verify that the system is in service
and components are not damaged or impaired. Any improvements
or repairs required as a result of this inspection shall be
completed before the Fire Authority will issue a certificate
of successful inspection. The Chief may assess an inspection
fee based on the costs incurred to provide the inspection.
If Poudre Fire Authority is not notified of a change in
ownership or occupant, the Authority may conduct an inspection
within a reasonable time after discovery of the fact that the
change in ownership or occupant occurs.
"2-7.3 Common areas. It shall be the responsibility of
the building owner, homeowners association, or other party
responsible for maintenance of common and external areas to
maintain in an operable condition all portions of sprinkler
systems in these areas at all times. This shall include all
items listed in Section 6.2, above.
"2-7.4 Inspections. All sprinkler systems in multi -family
buildings shall be included in Poudre Fire Authority's fire
sprinkler system inspection program. In addition to
inspection of sprinkler system components in the building s
common area, the building management shall provide the
inspector access to all unoccupied dwelling units for
inspection purposes. If the inspector has cause to believe
that the sprinkler systems in occupied dwelling units are
impaired, inactive, or damaged, he or she shall request entry
into such units. If entry is denied, the inspector shall
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obtain an inspection warrant, as detailed in Section 2.107 of
this Code.
"2-7.5 Inspection upon change of ownership or occupant.
Upon any change in ownership or occupant, it shall be the
responsibility of the owner of the dwelling, or his or her
authorized representative, to obtain an inspection of the
sprinkler system within that dwelling. The purpose of this
inspection shall be to verify that the system is in service
and components are not damaged or impaired. Any improvements
or repairs required as a result of this inspection shall be
completed before the Fire Authority will issue a certificate
of successful inspection. The Chief may assess an inspection
fee based on the costs incurred to provide the inspection.
If Poudre Fire Authority is not notified of a change in
ownership or occupant, the Authority may conduct an inspection
within a reasonable time after discovery of the fact that the
change in ownership or occupant occurred.
"2-7.6 Documentation. Development and construction
documents of all dwelling units and buildings equipped with
required residential fire sprinkler systems, shall have
wording included to show the requirement for the sprinkler
system and maintenance provisions.
"2-7.7 Impairment. If a sprinkler system is impaired or
removed from service for any reason, Poudre Fire Authority
shall be immediately notified by the property owner and/or
occupant.
"2-7.8 Construction changes. All construction within a
building or dwelling unit equipped with a required residential
fire sprinkler system shall take into consideration the impact
on the sprinkler system. A certified residential fire
sprinkler installer shall be contacted to make necessary
repairs, additions, and/or modifications.
"2-7.9 Repairs, additions and modifications. All repairs,
additions, and modifications to residential fire sprinkler
systems shall be done by a certified residential sprinkler
installed. Plan review and permit procedures as detailed in
Section 3.2 shall apply to such work.
Appendix VI-A is deleted.
Appendix VI-C is deleted.
Section 3. That the current Section 9-3 is renumbered to Section 9-5 and
a new Section 9-3 is added to read as follows:
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Sec. 9-3. Adoption of Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1991
Edition.
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 part of the fire code of the city,
for the purposes of preventing, controlling and mitigating dangerous
conditions related to hazardous materials, Article 80 and its
appendices in the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, as promulgated
by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International
Conference of Building Officials, except as any portion of article
80 and its appendixes is hereinafter added to, deleted, modified,
or amended in this Chapter. Not less than three (3) copies of
article 80 and its appendices shall be on file in the office of the
City Clerk and may be inspected at regular business hours and
purchased from the City Clerk at a price not to exceed Five Dollars
($5. ) per copy. The provisions of Article 80 and its appendices
shall be controlling within the limits of the city.
Section 4. That the current Section 9-4 is renumbered to Section 9-6 and
a new Section 9-4 is added to read as follows:
Sec. 9-4. Amendments and additions to Article 80.
The following subsection (f) is hereby added to Section 80. 101
of the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, to read as follows:
"Section 80.101(f) is added to read as follows:
"(f) Hazardous materials uses that are contructed, enlarged,
expanded or relocated so as to require a new certificate of
occupancy shall be designed, constructed and maintained to
minimize the off-site negative impact of a hazardous materials
emergency or unauthorized release. When quantities of
hazardous materials exceed the long-form Hazardous Materials
Management Planning quantities as shown in Appendix II-E, a
Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis may be required."
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published
in summary form this 6th day of August, A.D. 1991, and to be presented for final
passage on the 20th day of August, A.D. 1991.
Mayor
TTEST:
City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading this 20th day of August, A.D. 1991 .
lgayor Pro TerA
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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