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HomeMy WebLinkAbout130 - 01/05/1993 - AMENDING THE CITY CODE AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1991 EDITION ti ORDINANCE NO. 130, 1992 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE: NAMELY THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE PROMULGATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE INSTITUTE, 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 That Section 9-1 of the Code of the City is repealed and readopted to read as follows: Section 9-1. Adoption 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 the fire code of the city, for the purposes of protecting the public from the hazards of fire and explosion, the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, as promulgated by the International Fire Code Institute. 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 88 articles and appendices in the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition. 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. The provisions of this fire code shall be controlling within the limits of the city. Section 2. That Section 9-2 of the Code of the City is repealed and readopted to read as follows: Section 9-2. Amendments and additions. The following articles, sections, divisions, subsections, and appendices of the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, are hereby added, amended and renumbered, except as noted, to read as follows: (1) Section 2.109 is amended to read as follows: "Sec. 2.109. Liability The chief and other individuals charged by the chief with the control or extinguishment of any fire, the enforcement of this code or any other official duties, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of their duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of their duties. 1 This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code." (2) 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, 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. " (3) 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 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. " (4) Section 4.108 is deleted and readopted to read as follows: "Sec. 4. 108. Permit required "A permit shall be obtained from the bureau of fire prevention prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices, and functions: 11c.2. Carnivals and fairs. To conduct a carnival or fair. See Article 25. The chief is authorized to require plans of the site to be submitted. 11c.7. Compressed gases. To store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle at normal room temperature and 2 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. "e.l. Explosives or blasting agents. For permits for explosives or blasting agents, see Article 77. "f.2. Fireworks. For permits for fireworks, see Article 78. "f.3. Flammable or combustible liquids. See Article 79. "A. To use or operate, repair or modify a pipeline for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids. "B. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons in a building or in excess of 10 gallons outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the following: "(i) The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant, unless such storage, in the opinion of the chief, would cause an unsafe condition. "(ii) The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days. C. To store, handle or use Class II or Class III-A liquids in excess of 25 gallons in a building or in excess of 60 gallons outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil -burning equipment. "D. To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by any means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes. "E. To install , construct, alter or operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel -dispensing stations, refineries, 3 distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used. "F. To install , alter, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank. "G. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material other than that for which the tank was designed and constructed. "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. "h.2. Hazardous production materials. To store, handle or use hazardous production materials in a Group H, Division 6 Occupancy. See Article 51. "h.3. High-piled combustible storage. To use any building or portion thereof exceeding 2,500 square feet for high-piled combustible storage. A floor plan showing the dimensions and location of the stockpiles and aisles shall be submitted with applications for such permits. See Article 81. "1 .1. Liquefied petroleum gases. Permits are required on all LP tanks one hundred twenty-five (125) gallons 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. 110.2. Open burning and recreational fires. To conduct open burning and recreational fires. See Article 11 . 11p.3. Pyrotechnical special effects materials. For permits for pyrotechnical special effects materials, see Article 78. "r. l . Radioactive materials. To store or handle at any installation more than 1 microcurie of radioactive material not contained in a sealed source or more than 1 millicurie of radioactive material in a sealed source 4 s� AW-1 or sources, or any amount of radioactive material for which a specific license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is required. See Article 80. "s. l . Spraying or dipping. To conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable liquids and regulated by Article 45. "t. l . Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures. To erect or operate a tent or air-supported temporary membrane structure having an area in excess of 400 square feet, or a canopy in excess of 400 square feet, except for structures used exclusively for camping. See Article 12 and 32." (5) Section 1O.1O5(e) is added to read: "Sec. 10. 105(e) . Color "All fire hydrants intended for fire protection use shall be painted and maintained a high visibility yellow. (6) Sections 10.204 (d) and (e) are amended to read as follows: "Sec. 10.204. Specifications "(d) Dead-ends. All dead-end fire apparatus access roads shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus. "(e) 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." (7) Section 1O.5O4(a) and (b) are amended to read as follows: "Sec. 10.504. 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 5 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." (8) Section 10.505(b) Standards, Exception 3 is amended to delete exception. "Sec. 10.506(b) Exception 3, Delete. " (9) Section 11.103 is amended to add the following language at the end of the existing section: "Sec. 11.103. Permits "Permits shall be required for open burning and recreational fires other than for cooking purposes contained within an approved enclosure or structure intended for such purposes. Permits for such fires shall be obtained in accordance with Larimer County Health Department and Poudre Fire Authority open burning regulations. Open burning and recreational fires shall be prohibited in areas where such fires present a high risk of fire spreading to surrounding structures and properties." (10) Section 11.202(a) is amended to read as follows: "Sec. 11.202. Incinerators "(a) General . Free-standing noncommercial incinerators not connected to buildings shall be in accordance with this section. Incinerators shall be in accordance with other governing agencies regulating emissions. For other requirements and for other types of incinerators, see the Building and Mechanical codes. Residential incinerators shall be prohibited." (11) Section 12.106(c) is amended to read as follows: "Sec. 12.106. Doors 6 "(c) Locking devices. 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 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. 3. 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. 112. One leaf of a pair of exterior doors or one leaf of a pair of doors which serve as single-tenant space may be made inactivate with manual edge or surface bolts, provided 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 inactivate 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 7 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." (12) Section 12.110(a) is amended to read as follows: "Sec. 12.110. 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. "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) ." (13) Section 12.111(g) is added as follows: "Sec. 12.111 . Exit signs - "(g) 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." (14) Section 14.110 is amended to read as follows: "Sec. 14. 110. 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 8 contract with a qualified fire alarm maintenance technician to provide continuous maintenance service." (15) 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. " (16) Section 35.104(a) is amended to read as follows: "Sec. 35.104. General "(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. "3. 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." (17) Section 51.101 is amended to add the following language at the end of the existing section: "Sec. 51.101. Scope 9 .�. OWN.. "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. The chief may be advised by technical experts in industries using HPM, and other local agencies which regulate hazardous materials." (18) Section 77.107(b) is amended by adding subsection (b) to read as follows: "Sec. 77. 107. Prohibited and Limited Acts "(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 stores of small arms, and munitions, explosive bolts, explosive rivets or cartridges, or explosive-activated power tools in accordance with this article." (19) Section 79.111 is amended by adding an exception: "Sec. 79.111. Operating heating, lighting and cooking appliances "EXCEPTION: 112. Alcohol burners used in experiments and research. " (20) Section 79. 116(c) I.B(v) is added as followed: API Standard 1604 shall be used as a guide for the removal of tanks. The chief may require additional safeguards in accordance with the risk to adjoining properties, structures, streets, or sidewalks." (21) Section 79.116(g) is added to read as follows: "Sec. 79. 116. Abandonment and status of tanks "(g) 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 79.607." 10 (22) Table 79.202-A Exception 8 is amended to read as follows: 118. In buildings used for wholesale and retail sales the aggregate quantities of flammable and combustible liquids in control areas shall be in accordance with Table 79.202-B." 11 TABLE 79.202-B - EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS MAXIMUM QUANTITIES STORED PER CONTROL AREA EXEMPT AMOUNTS (GALLONS) 2 Sprinkleredl Sprinklered per per Footnote Tables Nos. Densities 79.203-C Unsprinklered and through Arrangements 79 .203-F TYPE OF LIQUID Flammable: Class I-A 60 60 30 Flammable and Combustible Combination Class I-B, I-C, II and III A 7, 500 15, 000 11600 Combustible: Class III-B Unlimited Unlimited 13,200 1 To be considered as sprinklered, buildings shall be protected with approved automatic sprinkler systems with designs providing minimum densities as follows: For uncartoned commodities on shelves 6 feet or less in height where the ceiling height does not exceed 18 feet, quantities are those permitted with a minimum sprinkler design density of 0. 19 gpm per square foot over the most remote 1,500 square foot area. For cartoned, palletized or racked commodities where storage is 4 feet 6 inches or less in height and where the ceiling height does not exceed 18 feet, quantities are those permitted with a minimum sprinkler design density of 0. 21 gpm per square foot over the most remote 1, 500 square foot area. 2 These increased amounts apply only when storage occurs in metal containers. aft,. (23) Section 79.501 is amended to read as follows. "Sec. 79.501. General "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 IL or IP zones must be approved in accordance with applicable City Land Use Ordinances. "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 applicable city 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 the city through an expansion of an existing non-conforming use process conforming to city land use ordinances." 12 TABLE 79.501 REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR STORAGE ONLY IN AREAS ZONED COMMERCIAL, HIGHWAY BUSINESS AND TOURIST ZONES MAXIMUM CAPACITY 1200 GALLONS PRESSURIZED, UNSTABLE OR BOILOVER LIQUIDS ALLOWED NO J Q w DISPENSING TO MOTOR ULJ VEHICLES NO PLANNING AND ZONING APPROVAL YES (1) IN LOCATION ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC NO ALL OPENINGS LIQUID TIGHT YES NORMAL VENTING 79 .510 (a) w EMERGENCY VENTING 79. 104 (b) U Z z FILL CLOSED AND LOCKED YES w t— FIRE VALVES OR LIQUID a TIGHT BUNGS YES APPROVED TANK SUPPORTS YES Z CHECK VALVE ON FILL LINE YES ct ~ PROTECTION FROM VEHICLES YES FILL TUBE TO WITHIN 6" YES METAL PROTECTED FROM CORROSION YES SECONDARY CONTAINMENT YES (2) w COROSION PROTECTION YES o- NON-COMBUSTIBLE SUPPORTS YES J PRODUCT NAME AND FLAMMABLE YES V = w J a ¢ 704 M PLACARDS YES (3) LL J w zo 20 B/C FIRE EXTINGUISHER YES c� o cr �- U- o- L.) APPROVED WATER SUPPLY YES w (-- CONCRETE DIKE YES DIKE EQUIPPED WITH A DRAIN VALVE YES SEALED DIKE FLOOR YES DISTANCE TO WEEDS OR COMBUSTIBLES 25' v� DISTANCE TO LPG TANKS 50' m DISTANCE TO OPEN FLAMES 25' w N DISTANCE BETWEEN TANK SHELLS 3' 0 z Q TANKS PER GROUP 3 CZ z z DISTANCE BETWEEN TANK GROUPS 50" N DISTANCE TO PROPERTY LINE TWICE o TABLE 79-503 (f) DISTANCE TO BUILDINGS 79.503 (f) J EMERGENCY SHUT OFF YES (4) a PERMIT AND INSPECTION YES (4) w MAIN SWITCH OFF WHEN CLOSED w FOR BUSINESS YES (3) (1 ) 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. -40 P at s (24) Section 79.601 is amended to add new subsections (g) , (h) and (i) , as set out below: "Sec. 79.601. General "(g) Leak Detection. Underground storage tank systems shall be provided with an approved method of detecting leaks from any component of the system which normally contains liquid. "(h) Leak-detection Device and Method Approval . Leak- detection devices and methods shall be in conformance with nationally recognized standards. See Section 2.304(b) . Such devices shall also be maintained in accordance with recognized standards and practices. Such devices shall be inspected and tested at least annually, and the test results maintained for at least one year. "(i) Leak Reporting. Any consistent or accidental loss of liquid, or other indication of a leak from a tank system, shall be reported immediately to the fire department." (25) Section 79.602 is deleted and readopted to read as follows: "Sec. 79.602. Design and construction of tanks "Underground tanks and enclosed tanks inside of buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 79.106. An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank systems, including tanks, piping and related components, when a leak from such a system would pose an immediate hazard to persons or property, as determined by the chief. See Appendix II-G." (26) Section 79.606 is added to read as follows: "Sec. 79.606. Inventory control "Daily inventory records shall be maintained for underground storage tank systems in accordance with Section 79.902(f) . " (27) Sections 79.607(a) and (b) are added to read as follows: "Sec. 79.607(a) . Leak reporting "(a) 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 fire department. "Sec. 79.607(b) . Site Assessment "(b) In the event of a spill , leak or discharge from a tank system, a site assessment shall be completed by the owner or 13 ..., ^ operator of such tank system if the chief determines that a potential fire or explosion hazard exists. Site assessments shall be conducted to ascertain potential fire hazards and shall be completed and submitted to the fire department within a time period established by the chief not to exceed 60 days. See Appendix II-H." (28) Section 79.608 is added as follows: "Sec. 79.608. Overfill Protection "(a) General . Fill pipes shall be equipped with a spill container and an overfill prevention systems as specified in this section. "(b) Spill Containers. A spill container shall be provided for each fill pipe to collect liquids spilled by overfilling during tank-filling operations. Containers are allowed to be constructed of single-wall construction. Containers shall have a capacity of not less than five gallons and shall be equipped with a drain valve which drains a spill into the primary tank. "(c) Overfill Prevention System. An overfill prevention system shall be provided for each tank. The system shall : "1 . Have an alarm which provides an audible and visual signal when the quantity of liquid in the tank reaches 90 percent of tank capacity, and 2. Automatically shut off the flow when the quantity of liquid in the tank reaches 95 percent of tank capacity, or 113. Reduce the flow rate to not more than 15 gallons per minute so that, at the reduced flow rate, the tank will not overfill for 30 minutes, and will automatically shut off flow into the tank so that none of the fittings on the top of the tank is exposed to product due to overfilling. " (29) 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. 14 "Dissimilar metallic parts which promote galvanic action shall not be joined together. " (30) Section 79.709 is added to read as follows: "Sec. 79.709. Site assessment "Any piping 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 79.607." (31) Section 79.903(a) is amended to add exceptions, to read as follows: "Sec. 79.903(a) . Aboveground Tanks. Class I and Class II liquids shall not be dispensed into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle from aboveground tanks except as provided for in Sec. 79.902(c) . See also Appendix II-F. "EXCEPTIONS: "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 79.903. 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. 112. 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." 15 TABLE 79 .903 NON-PROTECTED TANKS PROTECTED TANKS TANK CAPACITY 61000 GAL. INDIVIDUAL1. 61000 GAL.INDIVIDUALI- 18, 000 GAL. AGGREGATE 1. 18, 000 GAL. AGGREGATE1- SEPARATION TO BUILDINGS 50' SAME PROPERTY 5' SAME PROPERTY SEPARATION TO DISPENSE 50' NONE SEPARATION TO PUBLIC WAY 50' 5f DISTANCE FROM PROPERTY LINE THAT CAN BE BUILT UPON 100" 15' DIKING/DRAINAGE CONTROL YES NO FIREFIGHTING WATER SUPPLY YES NO 1. Tank capacities may be increased up to 50% in consideration for increased distance from buildings, property lines, and high risk land uses. ' mow-. ,"► (32) Section 79.903(f), Z.C. , is amended to read as follows: "Sec. 79.903. Dispensing services "C. 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; and "(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. (33) Section 80.101(f) is added as follows: "Sec. 80.101(f) . Hazardous Materials Impact Analysis "All new hazardous materials uses and existing uses that are enlarged, expanded, or relocated shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize the off-site negative impacts of a hazardous materials emergency or unauthorized release. When hazardous materials quantities exceed the long- form quantities shown in Appendix II-E, a hazardous materials impact analysis may be required. " (34) Section 82.102(a) is amended to read as follows: "Sec. 82.102. Permits and reports of installations "(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. "Distributors shall not fill an LP-Gas container for which a permit is required unless a permit for installation has been issued for that location by the Chief." (35) Section 86.101 is amended to read as follows: "Section 86. 101 . Scope "This article shall apply to both inside and outside storage of all forms of pesticides in portable containers other than fixed installation on transportation equipment. 16 "EXCEPTIONS: "1 . Highly toxic and toxic pesticides, see Article 80. 112. 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." (36) The exception in Section 87.102 is hereby deleted. (37) Section 87.103(a) shall be amended to read as follows: "Sec. 87. 103. Fire safety during construction "(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." (38) Section 87.103(p) shall be amended to read as follows: "Sec. 87.103. Fire safety during construction "(p) 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." (39) 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 City Building Inspection Department. " (40) Appendix I-A is deleted. (41) Appendix I-B is amended to read as follows: "APPENDIX I-B LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS 17 "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. "(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. "(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: 18 "(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. 112. 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 . 113. 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 19 s 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 Chief. "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 Chief 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. 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. "6. 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 20 a 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 . 117. 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 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. 118. 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 Chief. 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 21 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 (2) feet. "EXCEPTIONS: "1. Stair shaft enclosures complying with the requirements for smokeproof enclosures. 112. 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 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. 22 "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. By a door to a fire escape operable from the interior without the use of any key, special knowledge or effort. 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 23 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 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 24 r 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." 25 ti 6 9-2 FORT COLLINS CODE "TABLE NO. 1-A OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE' Group R, Division 1 Group B, Division 2 Apartment Hotel Office Height zones Item Required 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(a)1. 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 106(al3. 4. Manual fire warning system. See sec- R R R R R R R R R tion 106(a)4. 5. Occupant voice-notification system.See NR R R NR R R NR NR NR section 106(a)5. 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-minute-rated aysem. blies.See section 106(a)7. S. Manual shutoff of HV AC systems. See R R R R R R R R R section 106(a)8. 9. :automatic elevator recall system. See R R R R R R R R R section 106;a)9. 10. Unlocked stairway doors every fifth R R R R R R NR R R floor. See section 106(ai10. 11. Stair shaft ventilation. See section R R R R R R R R R 106(a)11. 12. Elevator shaft ventilation. See section R R R R R R R R R 106taiI2. 13. Posting of e!evators as not intended for R R R R R R R R R exiting purposes. See section 106(a)13. i;. 'Minimum oft o exits from each floor R R R R R R R R R of which one may be a fire escape. See section 106(a)14. 15. Exit corridor wall 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 11/4-inch solid wood door. See section 106(a)16. 17. Exit corridor doors equipped with self. R R R R R R NR NR NR closing devices. See iection 106(a)17. 18. Exit corridor dead ends limited to 35 R R R R R R NR NR NR feet maximum.See section 106(a)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 106(a)19. 20. Exit stairway illumination.See section R R R R R R R R R 106(aj20. 21. Exit corridor illumination. See section R R R R R R NR NR NR 106i a)21. 22. Exit stairway exit signs. See section R R R R R R R R R 106(a)22. 23. Exit,.vav exit sins.See section 106(a)23. R R R R R R R R R 24. Standpipes. See section 106(a)24. R R R R R R R R R ` R indicates provisions are required. NR indicates provisions are not required. Supp. No. 11 654 (42) 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 determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, 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, is prohibited. EXCEPTIONS: I . Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands. 2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service and Colorado State Forest Service. 26 (43) Appendix H-G is added to read as follows: APPENDIX II-G "SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR UNDERGROUND TANK SYSTEMS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS "1. SCOPE "Secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank systems containing flammable and combustible liquids when required by the chief in accordance with Section 79.602. Specific circumstances warranting secondary containment shall include, but not be limited to those specified in this appendix. "See Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Title 40, Part 280 and U.F.C. Section 80.301(b) 5 for additional requirements related to secondary containment for tanks containing hazardous materials other than flammable and combustible liquids. "2. CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANTING SECONDARY CONTAINMENT "Sites selected for the installation of underground storage tank systems shall be carefully evaluated for the potential fire or explosion hazards that would be present if a release of product occurred. Such analysis shall include the tank's size, location, product stored and potential receptors that could be impacted. "Secondary containment shall be provided for tank systems in the following circumstances. Such circumstances are representative, but not all inclusive, of cases where a leak would constitute an immediate hazard to persons or property for the purpose of applying Section 79.602. "(a) Tank systems that are located totally or partially under buildings as allowed in Section 79.601 . "(b) Tank systems that are located closer than 5 feet from a building without subgrade areas or the property line of a property that can be built upon. "(c) Tank systems that are located closer than 10 feet from any subgrade structure, including basements, crawlspaces, utility vaults, trainways, subways or other 27 confined spaces in which vapors could accumulate should a leak occur. "(d) Tank systems located within or below the water table and within 50 feet of a known active well . "(e) Tank systems located within or below the water table and within 50 feet up-gradient of a location where the table intercepts the surface. "3. APPROVED METHODS OF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT "For methods of secondary containment for tank systems, see Section 2.304(b) . " (44) Appendix II-H is added to read as follows: APPENDIX II-H "SITE ASSESSMENTS FOR DETERMINING POTENTIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION RISKS FROM UNDERGROUND FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID TANK LEAKS "1 . SCOPE "Site assessments for determining the potential fire or explosion risk from a leak, spill or discharge from an underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank shall be in accordance with this appendix. For required site assessments, see Section 79.607. "2. SITE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA "(a) Level I Site Assessment. "1. General . A Level I site assessment shall be provided when a minor leak is indicated through monitoring or other means or when a surface spill occurs. A Level I site assessment shall be submitted to the fire department within 10 days after being required by the chief. 112. Components. A Level I site assessment shall include: "A. The reason that a leak or release occurred or is suspected, 28 B. The results of equipment tests or analyses done, "C. The estimated extent of leaks, releases or spills found, and "D. Mitigation actions taken. "(b) Level II Site Assessment. "1. General . A Level II site assessment shall be provided when there is evidence of a large leak or spill , or when deemed appropriate after a review of a Level I site assessment. A Level II site assessment shall be submitted to the fire department within 60 days after being required by the chief. Periodic updates shall be provided when required by the chief during the time a Level II site assessment is being conducted. 112. 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 potential degree of fire and explosion hazards, and "H. Mitigation plans for current and potential fire and explosion hazards. "3. SITE ASSESSMENT RECORDS 29 "Level I and Level II site assessments submitted to the fire department shall become the property of the department and shall be maintained as public records for such a period as deemed necessary by the department." (45) Appendix III-A is amended to read as follows. "APPENDIX III-A FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS "1 . 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. 114. FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS "The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall be 1,000 gallons per minute. 30 "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. 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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. 111 .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. 111 .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 Fire Department 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 32 r 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 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 accessory to the residential use and they do not constitute a fire exposure hazard to dwellings. 111 .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 the City of Fort Collins. "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 33 loom%%, 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 City of Fort Collins. "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. 112.8 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 feet (7) in height. "2. 12 Traffic engineer. The person lawfully empowered to regulate vehicular traffic on public or private property. 34 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. "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. "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 Fire Department 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. 113.3 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 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 City standards, or as determined by City traffic engineer. 35 "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") . 113.6 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. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads exceeding three hundred feet (3001 ) in length shall be 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. 113.8 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 City design standards shall be used. "3.9 Grade. The gradient for fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed eight percent (8%) . "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. 36 "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. "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 dead-end fire apparatus access road exceeds 1,320 feet 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 feet in length. "EXCEPTION: Extensions of dead-end 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 "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. 114.3 Water supply requirements. Water supply requirements within the City of Fort Collins and Poudre Valley Fire Protection District shall be 37 . r 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 (10001) . "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 Multi-family dwellings. Multi-family dwellings three (3)stories or more in height or containing fifteen (15) or more dwelling units and with interior corridors serving as the primary exit for dwelling units. "5.2. 1 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. "5.2.2 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 38 ^, half-way houses, and similar group living facilities. 115.3 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 manufacturers 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. " (48) 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 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. 111 .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 in height or exceeding 55' in height or buildings defined as Group I occupancies by the Uniform Building Code. 1.3 Limitations. Residential fire sprinkler systems, in conjunction with other requirements of the Uniform Fire and Building Codes and their related appendices and standards, are intended to control a fire within a dwelling unit while maintaining a 39 tenable environment for people within that dwelling. Residential sprinkler systems are not intended as a substitute for manual firefighting forces, but when used in conjunction with Fire Department service levels can substantially increase the probability of survival in a fire and decrease the potential for property loss and fire exposure to neighboring dwelling units. This appendix permits omission of sprinkler coverage in building areas where life threatening fires are unlikely to originate. "1 .4 Extent of coverage. All buildings utilizing the alternative design standards of Appendix III-D and Chapter 13 of the Uniform Building Code shall be equipped with approved residential sprinkler systems, approved commercial sprinkler systems or approved combined sprinkler systems. "EXCEPTION 1 . Sprinkler coverage may be omitted in detached storage buildings and detached vehicle garages as defined in Sections 2.11 and 2.13 of Appendix III- D. "EXCEPTION 2. Sprinkler coverage may be omitted in detached agricultural buildings as defined in the Uniform Building Code when directly related to the residential use and where they do not constitute a fire exposure hazard to residential buildings. "Section 2.0 - REFERENCE TO NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) STANDARDS FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND MOBILE HOMES "2. 1 Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems installed in one and two family dwellings and mobile homes shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 13D with the following modifications. "2.2 Additional Maintenance Requirements to NFPA 13D, Sec. 1-4. "1-4.1 Occupant responsibility for maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of occupants, whether 40 ' ,ram"►., .,••�., 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. "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 Department will issue a certificate of successful inspection. The Chief may assess an inspection fee based on the costs incurred to provide the inspection. If the Fire Department is not notified of a change in ownership or occupant, the Department 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. The Fire Department 41 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 R e p a i rs , a d d i ti ons , and modifications. All repairs, additions, and modifications to residential fire sprinkler systems shall be done by a certified residential sprinkler installer. 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. "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 City 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. certificate. "1-5.2.3 Plan review. All residential fire sprinkler systems shall be approved through the Fire Department plan review procedures before installation. At least one (1) set of approved plans shall be maintained 42 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 Fire Department representative. The installer shall request these tests at least 24 hours in advance. The Fire Department 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. "1-5.5 System approval . The installed residential fire sprinkler system shall be approved by The Fire Department 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 the original 43 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 Backflow 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 44 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. "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. 114-6 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 45 Alm*, 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 113. 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 Fire Department plan review procedures before installation. At least one (1) set of approved plans shall be maintained by the installer at each installation site. "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 Fire Department representative. The installer shall request these tests at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. The Fire Department 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. 46 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 the Fire Department 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 or State. "2-2.3 On site installer. At least one (1) installer on each job site shall hold a valid residential fire sprinkler installers certificate. "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 manufacturer's packing material . Heads shall not be installed before sheetrock or similar materials. Heads installed before final interior 47 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 buildings 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. 48 •�•` .om+. 112-4.1 .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. "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 the Fire Department, 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 bell (s) 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. 49 "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 (91) 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. 112-6 Exception No. 2: Sprinklers may be omitted from small clothes closets where the least dimension does not exceed 3 feet and the area does not exceed 24 square feet 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 likely to cause a fire or have a history of firestarting behavior. "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 50 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 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. "2-7.3 Inspections. All sprinkler systems in multi-family buildings shall be included in Fire Departments fire sprinkler system inspection program. In addition to inspection of sprinkler system components in the buildings 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 obtain an inspection warrant, as detailed in Section 2. 107 of this Code. "2-7.4 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 51 the Fire Department 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 Department is not notified of a change in ownership or occupant, the Department may conduct an inspection within a reasonable time after discovery of the fact that the change in ownership or occupant occurred. "2-7.5 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. "2-7.6 Impairment. If a sprinkler system is impaired or removed from service for any reason, the Fire Department shall be immediately notified by the property owner and/or occupant. "2-7.7 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. "2-7.8 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. (49) Appendix III-D is deleted. (50) Appendix VI-B, Section 2. Permits, is deleted. (51) Appendix VI-C is deleted. 52 Section 3. That Sections 9-3 and 9-4 of the Code of the City are hereby repealed, with the following Sections renumbered accordingly. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published in summary form this 15th day of December, A.D. , 1992, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of January, A.D. , 1993. dyor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 5th day of January, A.D. 1993. r Mayor ATTEST: --IMLM��'�� City Clerk 53