HomeMy WebLinkAbout160 - 01/06/2009 - AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CITY CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH ORDINANCE NO. 160, 2008
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That Section 9-1 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby repealed in
its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
Sec. 9-1. Adoption of the International Fire Code, 2006 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 safeguarding of life and property from fire and
explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous
substances,materials and devices,and from conditions hazardous to life or property
in the occupancy of buildings and premises, International Fire Code, 2006 Edition,
as promulgated by the International Code Council. Except as any portion of this fire
code is herein after added to, deleted, modified or amended in this Chapter, this fire
code shall include all articles and appendices in the International Fire Code, 2006
Edition. Not less than three(3)copies of this fire code shall be on file in the office
of the Fire Marshal and may be inspected at regular business hours and purchased
from the Fire Prevention Bureau at a price not to exceed eighty seven dollars
($87.00) per copy. The provisions of this fire code shall be controlling within the
limits of the City of Fort Collins.
Section 2. That Section 9-2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby repealed in
its entirety and renacted to read as follows:
See. 9-2 Amendments, additions, and deletions.
The following articles, sections, divisions, subsections and appendices of the
International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, are hereby added, amended, deleted and
renumbered, except as noted, to read as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Fort
Collins, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2) Section 101.2, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"101.2 Scope. This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures,
processes, premises and safeguards regarding:
L The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of
structures, materials or devices;
2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of
structures or premises;
3. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation;
4. Matters related to the construction,extension,repair,alteration or removal of fire
suppression or alarm systems.
5. Conditions affecting the safety of firefighters and emergency responders during
emergency operations."
(3) Section 103.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"103.4 Liability. The fire code official, officer or employee charged with the
enforcement of this code, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is
hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or
property as a result of an act or omission occurring during the performance of his or
her duties and within the scope of his or her employment,unless such act or omission
is willful and wanton,as provided in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,CRS
Section 24-10-101 et seq."
"103.4.1 Legal defense. Any suit instituted against any officer or employee because
of an act or omission performed by that officer or employee during the performance
of his or her duties and within the scope of his or her employment, unless such act
or omission is willful and wanton and under the provisions of this code shall be
defended, consistent with the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,CRS Section
24-10-101 et seq., by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final
termination of the proceedings. The fire code official or any subordinate shall not be
liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the
provisions of this code; and any officer of the department of fire prevention, acting
in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under
any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of
official duties in connection therewith."
(4) Section 105.6 is deleted in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
"Section 105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized
to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in sections 105.6.1 through
105.6.46."
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"105.6.1 Aerosol products. An operational permit is required to manufacture,store
or handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of
500 pounds (227 kg) net weight."
"105.6.2 Amusement buildings. An operational permit is required to operate a
special amusement building."
"105.6.4 Carnivals and fairs. An operational permit is required to conduct a
carnival or fair."
"105.6.5 Cellulose nitrate film. An operational permit is required to store, handle
or use cellulose nitrate film in a Group A occupancy."
105.6.6 Combustible dust-producing operations. An operational permit is
required to operate a grain elevator,flour starch mill, feed mill,or a plant pulverizing
aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices or sugar, or other operations producing
combustible dusts as defined in Chapter 2."
"105.6.7 Combustible fibers. An operational permit is required for the storage and
handling of combustible fibers in quantities greater than 100 cubic feet (2.8m').
Exception: A permit is not required for agricultural storage."
"105.6.8 Compressed gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use
or handling at normal temperature and pressure(NTP)of compressed gases in excess
of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.20
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling
the vehicle."
"105.6.9 Covered mall buildings. An operational permit is required for:
1. The placement of retail fixtures and displays,concession equipment,displays of
highly combustible goods and similar items in the mall.
2. The display of liquid-or gas-fired equipment in the mall.
3. The use of open-flame or flame-producing equipment in the mall."
"105.6.10 Cryogenic fluids. An operational permit is required to produce, store,
transport on site, use, handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in excess of the amounts
listed in Table 105.6.20.
Exception: Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic
fluids as a fuel for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating the lading."
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11105.6.14 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the manufacture,
storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials,
fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects within the scope of Chapter 33.
Exception: Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black
powder and small arms primers for personal use, not for resale and in accordance
with Section 3306."
"105.6.16 Flammable and combustible liquids. An operational permit is required:
1. To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation within facilities of flammable
or combustible liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the off-site
transportation in pipelines regulated by the Department of Transportation(DOTn)
nor does it apply to piping systems.
2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons (19 L) in a building
or in excess of 10 gallons (37.9 L) outside of a building, except that a permit is
not required for the following:
2.1. 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 code official, would cause an unsafe
condition.
2.2. 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.
3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in excess of 25 gallons (95
L) in a building or in excess of 60 gallons (227 L)outside a building, except for
fuel oil used in connection with oil-buming equipment.
4. 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.
5. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-
dispensing stations,refineries,distilleries and similar facilities where flammable
and combustible liquids are produced,processed,transported, stored, dispensed
or used.
6. To place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an underground,
protected above-ground or above-ground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
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7. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank
to a material which poses a greater hazard than that for which the tank was
designed and constructed.
8. To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable or combustible liquids.
9. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles
at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
10. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel
tanks of motor vehicles at commercial,industrial,governmental or manufacturing
establishments."
105.6.19 Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging. An operational permit is
required to operate a business of fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging and to
maintain a room,vault or chamber in which a toxic or flammable fumigant is used."
"105.6.20 Hazardous materials.- An operational permit is required to store,
transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the
amounts listed in Table 105.6.20,unless directed to acquire an operational permit for
combustible liquids, explosives or LPG."
2006 International Fire Code
Table 105.6.20
Permit Amounts required for Hazardous Materials
Management Plans
TYPE OF MATERIAL QUANTITIES
Combustible Liquids See Section 105.6.16 for Operational Permit
Requirements
Corrosive Materials
Gases 200 cubic feet
Liquids 55 gallons
Solids 1000 pounds
Cryogenic Fluids
Flammable More than l gallon inside
60 gallons outside
Oxidizer(including 02, LOX) 10 gallons inside
50 gallons outside
Corrosive Any Amount
Highly Toxic Any Amount
Nonflammable/Inert 60 gallons inside
500 gallons outside
Explosive Materials See Section 105.6.14 for Operational Permit
e uirements
Flammable Materials
Gases 1 200 cubic feet
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TYPE OF MATERIAL QUANTITIES
Liquids 5 gallons inside
t0 gallons outside*
Solids 100 pounds
Inert Gases 6,000 cubic feet
Liquid Petroleum Gases(LPG) 2,000 gallons single
4,000 gallons aggregate
LPG Bottle Exchange Program 150 gallons per cage
Other LPG Use See Section 105.6.27 for Operational Permit
Requirements
Organic Peroxides
Liquids
Class I Any
Class 11 Any
Class III 1 gallon
Class IV 2 gallons
Class V No Permit Required
Solids
Class I Any
Class II Any
Class III 10 pounds
Class IV 20 pounds
Class V No Permit Required
Oxidizing Materials
Gases 504 cubic feet
Liquids
Class 4 Any Amount
Class 3 1 gallon**
Class 2 No Permit Required
Class l No Permit Required
Solids
Class 4 Any Amount
Class 3 10 pounds***
Class 2 No Permit Required
Class 1 No Permit Required
Oxidizing Materials
Gases 504 cubic feet
Liquids
Class 4 Any Amount
Class 3 1 gallon**
Class 2 No Permit Required
Class t No Permit Required
Solids
Class 4 Any Amount
Class 3 10 pounds***
Class 2 No Permit Required
Class I No Permit Required
Pyrophoric Materials
Gases Any Amount
Liquids Any Amount
Solids Any Amount
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Toxic Materials
Gases Any Amount
Liquids 10 gallons
Solids 100 pounds
Highly Toxic Materials
Any Amount
Gases
Liquids Any Amount
Solids Any Amount
Unstable(Reactive)Materials
Gases Any Amount
Liquids
Class 4 Any Amount
Class 3 Any Amount
Class 2 5 gallons
Class I No Permit Required
Solids
Class 4 Any Amount
Class 3 Any Amount
Class 2 50 pounds
Class l No Permit Required
Water-reactive Materials
Liquids
Class 3 Any Amount
Class 2 5 gallons
Class l 55 gallons
Solids
Class 3 Any Amount
Class 2 50 pounds
Class I 500 pounds
"requires a 704M placard but no HMMP
**20 gallons when table 2703.1(1)Now k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with Section 2703.5 are
provided for quantities of 20 gallons or less
***200 pounds when Table 2703.1(1)Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with Section 2703.5
are provided for quantities of 200 pounds or less
Note:Converting pounds to cubic feet
Volume of Gas(ft2)=Volume in cylinder(lbs)X Specific Volume of Gas(cu.ft.)
Butane=36.05 pounds per cubic foot or 6,45 cubic feet per pound
Propane=3I.12 pounds per cubic fool or 8.62 cubic feet per pound
Chlorine(Clr,=150lbs X 54 ftl/lb=810 ft.'
Note: Hazardous Materials are defined as one of the following items:
Explosives,compressed gas,flammable and combustible liquids,flammable solids,organic peroxides,oxidizers,
pyrophoric,unstable-reactive,water-reactive,cryogen,corrosive,and radioactive.
Note: Hazardous Materials will have one or more of the following characteristics:
1) corrosive
2) reactive (air-reactive, water-reactive, unstable-reactive)
3) toxic (by definition)
4) flammable (solids, liquids, gases)"
"105.6.21 HPM facilities. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use
hazardous production materials."
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"105.6.22 High-piled storage. An operational permit is required to use a building
or portion thereof as a high-piled storage area exceeding 500 square feet (46 M2)."
"105.6.24 Industrial ovens. An operational permit is required for operation of
industrial ovens regulated by Chapter 2 L"
"105.6.26 Liquid-or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings.An
operational permit is required to display,operate or demonstrate liquid-or gas-fueled
vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings."
"105.6.27 LP-gas. An operational permit is required for:
1) Storage and use of LP-gas.
Exception: A permit is not required for individual containers with a 500-gallon
(1893 L) water capacity or less serving occupancies in Group R-3.
2) Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas."
"105.6.28 Magnesium. An operational permit is required to melt, cast, heat treat or
grind more than 10 pounds(4.54 kg) of magnesium."
"105.6.29 Miscellaneous combustible storage. An operational permit is required to
store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2,500 cubic feet(71 m')gross
volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers,
rubber tires, rubber, cork or similar combustible material."
"105.6.30 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or
maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street,alley,road,or other public or
private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
Exception: Recreational fires contained in an approved portable outdoor fire
appliance."
"105.6.33 Organic coatings. An operational permit is required for any organic-coating
manufacturing operation producing more than t gallon(4 L) of an organic coating in
one day."
"105.6.35 Private fire hydrants. An operational permit is required for the removal
from service, use or operation of private fire hydrants.
Exception: A permit is not required for private industry with trained maintenance
personnel, private fire brigade or fire departments to maintain, test and use private
hydrants."
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"105.6.36 Pyrotechnic special effects material. An operational permit is required for
use and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material."
"105.6.37 Pyroxylin plastics. An operational permit is required for storage or
handling of more than 25 pounds(I I kg)of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics and
for the assembly or manufacture of articles involving pyroxylin plastics."
"105.6.41 Spraying or dipping. An operational permit is required to conduct a
spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or the
application of combustible powders regulated by Chapter 15."
"105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies. An operational
permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent
having an area in excess of400 square feet(37 mZ),or a canopy in excess of 800 square
feet(74 m').
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Fabric canopies open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
2.1. Individual canopies having a maximum size of 700 square feet(65 ml).
2.2. The aggregate area of multiple canopies placed side by side without a fire
break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700
square feet(65 m2) total.
2.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet(3658 mm)to structures and other tents shall
be provided."
(5) Section 105.7.10 is deleted in its entirety.
(6) Section 105.7.13 is amended to read as follows.
"105.7.13 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies. A construction
permit is required to erect an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent
having an area in excess of 400 square feet, or a canopy in excess of 800 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Funeral tents and curtains or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral
services.
3. Fabric canopies and awnings open on all sides which comply with all of the
following:
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3.1. Individual canopies shall have a maximum size of 700 square feet(65 in ).
3.2. The aggregate area of multiple canopies placed side by side without a fire
break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700
square feet(65 in')total.
3.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet(3658 mm)to structures and other tents shall
be maintained."
(7) Section 107.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"107.2 Inspection, testing and operation. Passive fire systems and Equipment
requiring periodic testing or operation to ensure maintenance shall be inspected,tested
or operated as specified in this code."
(8) Section 108.1 is deleted in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:
"108.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code,there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals to be
known as the Fire Board of Appeals.The members of the City of Fort Collins Building
Review Board, as appointed from time to time shall constitute the Fire Board of
Appeals. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall
have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure
for conducting its business,and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the
appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.
(9) Section 108.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(10) Section 109.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,and upon conviction shall be subject to the penalties,
costs and orders as provided by Section 1-15 of the City Code . Each day that a
violation continues is deemed a separate offense."
(11) Section 202, Definitions, is hereby amended in the following respects:
A definition of "ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS" is hereby added, to read in its
entirety as follows:
"ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS. Flammable liquids consisting of ethanol or other
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alcohols blended greater than 15% by volume. Alcohols are polar compounds that
exhibit increased moisture absorption, water solubility, polar solvency and solution
conductivity relative to gasoline.Alcohol-gasoline blended fuels have unique properties
that may affect material compatibility and fire response."
A definition of"[B] AREA, BUILDING" is hereby added, to read in its entirety as
follows:
"[B]AREA,BUILDING.The area within surrounding exterior walls(or exterior walls
and fire walls)exclusive of vent shafts and courts. Areas of the building not provided
with surrounding walls shall be included in the building areas if such areas are included
within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above"
A definition of "FIRE-CONTAINMENT AREA" is hereby added, to read in its
entirety as follows:
"FIRE-CONTAINMENT AREA. A portion of a story or basement which is totally
enclosed by a smoke and draft barrier of not less than 1-hour, fire-resistive
construction. All door openings penetrating such fire-containment areas shall be
protected by a tight-fitting, smoke and draft control assembly as specified in
International Building Code Sections 715.4.3, 715.4.5 and 715.4.7. Openings other
than doors and ducts shall be protected as specified in International Building Code
Sections 715.5 and 715.4.3 and shall be limited to a maximum of 25 percent of any one
wall, in compliance with International Building Code Section 715.5.7.2. All duct
penetrations shall be protected by dampers as specified in International Building Code
Section 716, Table 716.3.1, (Section 716.3.2-smoke dampers), except that such
dampers shall be those that are automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector. Self
closing devices may be used in lieu of automatic closing devices on doors unlikely to
be fixed open during normal conditions.Examples are:doors at toilet rooms,stairways,
closets and small storage rooms and similar areas."
(12) Section 30 1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the occupancy and
maintenance of all structures and premises for precautions against fire and the spread
of fire and general requirements of fire safety."
(13) Section 301.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"301.2 Permits.Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 for the activities
or uses regulated by Sections 307, 308.3, 308.4, 308.5 and 315."
(14) The definition of"OPEN BURNING"contained Section 302 Definitions,is
amended in the following respects:
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OPEN BURNING. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are
emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from
an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not include road flares, smudgepots and
similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open
flames or recreational fires contained in approved portable outdoor fire appliances.For
the purpose of this definition,a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when,during the
time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary to
provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open."
(15) Section 307.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in
accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized agricultural,
silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices,prevention or control of disease
or pests, non-contained recreational fires, or a bonfire. Application for such approval
shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner or agent of the land upon
which the fire is to be kindled."
(16) A new subsection 307.2.2 is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
"307.2.2 Time and Atmospheric Restrictions. Open burning shall only be performed
when time and atmospheric conditions comply with the limits set forth in the Open
Burning Permit."
(17) Section 308.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"308.3.1 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame
cooking devices shall not be within 10 feet(3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One-and two-family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler
system."
(18) Subsection 308.3.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"308.3.1.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices. LP-gas burners having
an LP-gas container with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds [nominal 1 pound
(0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity] shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 nun) of
combustible construction.
Exception:
1. One- and two-family dwellings.
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2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler
system."
(19) Table 405.2 is deleted in its entirety and readopted to read as follows:
TABLE 405.2
FIRE AND EVACUATION DRILL
FREQUENCY AND PARTICIPATION
GROUP OR
OCCUPANCY FREQUENCY PARTICIPATION
Group A Quarterly Employees
Group B' Annually Employees
Group E Quarterly' All occupants
Group I Quarterly on each shift Employees'
Group R-1 Quarterly on each shift Employees
Group R-2° Four annually All occupants
Group R-4 Quarterly on each shift Employees'
High-rise buildings Annually Employees
a. The frequency shall be allowed to be modified in accordance with Section 408.3.2.
b. Fire and evacuation drills in residential care assisted living facilities may include
complete evacuation of the premises in accordance with Section 408.10.5. Where
occupants receive habilitation or rehabilitation training, fire prevention and fire
safety practices shall be included as part of the training program.
c. Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons ore more than
100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
d. Applicable to Group R-2 college and university buildings in accordance with
Section 408.3.
(20) Section 506.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"506.1 Where required. Key boxes are required on all fire sprinklered buildings or
when access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings
or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving, fire-fighting purposes, or
property conservation purposes.The key box is to be installed in an approved location.
The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary
access as required by the fire code official.
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(21) Section 508.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"508.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of pressure tanks,elevated
tanks,water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required sustainable
fire flow."
(22) A new Section 607.4 is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
"607.4 Fire service access elevator lobbies. Where fire service access elevators are
required by Section 3007 of the International Building Code, fire service access
elevator lobbies shall be maintained free of storage and furnishings."
(23) A new definition of"FIRE-CONTAINMENT AREA" is hereby added to
Section 702, Definitions, to read in its entirety as follows:
"FIRE-CONTAINMENT AREA. A portion of a story or basement which is totally
enclosed by a smoke and draft barrier of not less than one-hour, fire-resistive
construction. All door openings penetrating such fire-containment areas shall be
protected by a tight-fitting, smoke and draft control assembly as specified in
International Building Code Sections 715.4.3, 715.4.5 and 715.4.7. Openings other
than doors and ducts shall be protected as specified in International Building Code
Sections 715.5 and 715.4.3 and shall be limited to a maximum of 25 percent of any one
wall, in compliance with International Building Code Section 715.5.7.2. All duct
penetrations shall be protected by dampers as specified in International Building Code
Section 716, Table 716.3.1, (Section 716.3.2-smoke dampers), except that such
dampers shall be those that are automatic closing by actuation of smoke detector.Self
closing devices may be used in lieu of automatic closing devices on doors unlikely to
be fixed open during normal conditions.Examples are:doors at toilet rooms,stairways,
closets and small storage rooms and similar areas."
(24) Section 703.1, is hereby amended to read as follows:
11703.1 Maintenance. The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated
construction (including walls, firestops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers,
floors, fire-resistive coatings and sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to structural
members and fire-resistant joint systems) shall be maintained. Such elements shall be
visually inspected annually, properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged,
altered, breached or penetrated. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes,
electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings and holes made for any reason
shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and
fire. Openings through fire resistance-rated assemblies shall be protected by self- or
automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection
requirements for the assembly."
(25) Section 703.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"703.1.2 Smoke barriers and smoke partitions. Required smoke barriers and smoke
partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of smoke. All openings protected
with approved smoke barrier doors or smoke dampers shall be maintained in
accordance with NFPA 105."
(26) A new Section 703.1.3 is hereby added, to read in its entirety as follows:
"703.1.3 Fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions. Required fire walls, fire
barriers and fire partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of fire. All
openings protected with approved doors or fire dampers shall be maintained in
accordance with NFPA 80."
(27) Section 807.1.2, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"8071.2 Combustible decorative materials. The permissible amount of decorative
materials meeting the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 shall not
exceed 10 percent of the aggregate area of specific walls and ceilings wall or ceiling
area to which it is attached.
Exceptions:
1. In auditoriums in Group A,the permissible amount of decorative material meeting
the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 shall not exceed 75
percent of the aggregate wall area of walls and ceiling where the building is
equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1, and where the material is installed in accordance with
Section 803.4 of the International Building Code.
2. The amount of fabric partitions suspended from the ceiling and not supported by
the floor in Group B and M occupancies shall not be limited."
(28) Section 901.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"901.6 Inspection,testing and maintenance.Fire detection,alarm and extinguishing
systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times,and shall be replaced
or repaired where defective. Unless otherwise required by the fire code official, semi-
annual inspections and testing of such systems shall be conducted by qualified persons
approved by the fire code official.Non-required fire protection systems and equipment
shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed."
(29) Section 903.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and
structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.
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Exceptions:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment,associated electrical power distribution equipment,
batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped
throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the
remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-
resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies.
2. Maximum Allowable Fire-Contained Areas, as identified in amendment Table
903.1 are required when an approved automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
(30)A New Table 903.1 is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
TABLE 903.1
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FIRE-CONTAINMENT AREA
(IN SQUARE FEET)
Types of Construction
Occupancy IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV-HT VA VB
Al 10,00 10,00 NP NP NP NP NP NP N
2 1000 1000 500 5,000 500 5,000 500 500 500
3 4 10000 10,000 500 5,000 5,00 5,000 5,00 5,00 5,000
Fl, M, S1, 10,000 10,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 7,000 5,00
U
2, S2 20,00q 20,00q 10,00q 7,001 10,00q 7,0001 10,0001 10,0001 5,00
10,000 10,000 7,00q 5,00q 7,000 5,00q 7,00q 7,00 5,00
NP =Not Permitted"
(31) A new Subsection 903.6.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
"903.6.2 Group I-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
Group I-2 fire areas.The sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the floor where
the Group I-2 occupancy is located,and in all floors between the Group I-2 occupancy
and the level of exit discharge."
(32) A new Subsection 904.11.6.6, is hereby added, to read in its entirety as follows:
"904.11.6.6 Existing automatic fire extinguishing systems. Where changes in the
cooking media, positioning of cooking equipment or replacement of cooking
equipment occur in existing commercial cooking systems, the automatic fire
extinguishing system shall be required to comply with the applicable provisions of
Sections 904.11 through 904.11.4."
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(33) A new Section 907.20.6, is hereby added,to read in its entirety as follows:
"907.20.6 Excessive False Alarms. An excessive number of false alarms shall be
defined as two (2) alarm activations for a fire alarm system within a 60 (sixty) day
period provided that any such activations are not the result of a cause reasonably
beyond the control of the owner, tenant or operator of the building. In the event of an
excessive number of false alarms,the fire code official may order the building owner,
tenant or operator of the building, or party responsible for the building to take
reasonable actions necessary to prevent false alarms.These actions may include:repair
or replacement of the faulty alarm components, addition of tamper proof devices,
modification of system design, and repair of other building components which affect
alarm system performance. The fire code official may also require the building owner,
tenant or operator or party responsible for the building to obtain an approved
maintenance contract with a qualified fire alarm maintenance technician as required by
NFPA 72 to provide continuous maintenance service of the system."
(34) Section 2202.1, Definitions is amended by the addition of a new definition
"ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS"which reads in its entirety as follows:
"ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS. Flammable liquids consisting of ethanol or other
alcohols blended greater than 15% by volume. Alcohols are polar compounds that
exhibit increased moisture absorption, water solubility, polar solvency and solution
conductivity relative to gasoline.Alcohol-gasoline blended fuels have unique properties
that may affect material compatibility and fire response."
(35) A new Subsection 2205.2.4, is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
"2205.2.4 Inspections. Flammable and combustible liquid fuel dispensing and
containment equipment shall be periodically inspected where required by the fire code
official to verify that it is in proper working order and not subject to leakage."
(36) A new Subsection 2205.2.5, is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
"2205.2.5 Repairs and service.The fire code official is authorized to require damaged
or unsafe containment and dispensing equipment to be repaired or serviced in an
approved manner,including,but not limited to,equipment that shows signs of physical
damage, internal and external corrosion,leakage,brittleness,aging or undue wear and
tear."
(37) A new Section 2206.7, is amended to read as follows:
"2206.7 Fuel-dispensing systems for flammable or combustible liquids.The design,
fabrication and installation of fuel-dispensing systems for flammable or combustible
liquid fuels shall be in accordance with Sections 2206.7.1 through 2206.7.9.2.4.
Alcohol blended fuel dispensing systems shall also comply with Section 2206.8.
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(38) A new Section 2206.8, is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
"2206.8 Alcohol blended fuel-dispensing operations. The design, fabrication and
installation of alcohol blended fuel dispensing systems shall also be in accordance with
Sections 2206.7 and Sections 2206.8.1 through 2206.8.5."
"2206.8.1 Approval of equipment. Dispensers, hoses, nozzles, breakaway fittings,
swivels, flexible connectors or dispenser emergency shutoff valves, vapor recovery
systems and pumps used in alcohol blended fuel-dispensing systems shall be listed or
approved for the specific purpose for which it is being used."
"2206.8.2 Change of system contents. Fuel dispensing systems subject to change in
contents from gasoline to alcohol blended fuels shall be subject to fire code official
review and approval prior to commencing dispensing operations."
"2206.8.3 Facility identification. Facilities dispensing alcohol blended fuels shall be
identified by any means approved by the fire official."
"2206.8.4 Marking.Dispensers shall be marked in an approved manner to identify the
types of alcohol blended fuels to be dispensed."
"2206.8.5 Maintenance and inspection.Equipment shall be maintained and inspected
in accordance with Section 2205.2."
(39) A new Section 2305.8, is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
"2305.8 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a
visual method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height shall be provided."
(40) Section 3301.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"3301.1.3 Fireworks.The possession,manufacture,storage,sale,handling and use of
fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 3304.
2. The use of fireworks for display as allowed in Section 3308.
(41) Section 3304,N 4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"3304.10.4 Storage of misfires. Explosive materials and fireworks recovered from
blasting or display misfires shall be placed in a magazine until an experienced person
has determined the proper method for disposal. The magazine shall not be located
within 100 feet of any place of habitation."
(42) Appendix A is deleted in its entirety.
(43) Appendix B is deleted in its entirety and readopted to read as follows.
APPENDIX B
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
SECTION 11101
GENERAL
"B101.1 Scope.The procedure for determining fire-flow requirements for buildings or
portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with this appendix.
This appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings."
SECTION B102
DEFINITIONS
"11102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as
follows:
FIRE-FLOW. The flow rate of a water supply,measured at 20 pounds per square inch
(psi) (138 kPa)residual pressure, that is available for fire fighting.
FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA. The floor area, in square feet (M2), used to
determine the required fire flow."
SECTION B103
MODIFICATIONS
`13103.1 Decreases. The fire chief is authorized to reduce the fire-flow requirements
for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where
the development of full fire-flow requirements is impractical.
B103.2 Increases. The fire chief is authorized to increase the fire-flow requirements
where conditions indicate an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations.An
increase shall not be more than twice that required for the building under consideration.
B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. For information regarding water
supplies for fire-fighting purposes in rural and suburban areas in which adequate and
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reliable water supply systems do not exist,the fire code official is authorized to utilize
NFPA 1142 or the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code."
SECTION B104
FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA
"13104.1 General.The fire-flow calculation area shall be the total floor area of all floor
levels within the exterior walls, and under the horizontal projections of the roof of a
building, except as modified in Section B 104.3.
B104.2 Area separation. Portions of buildings which are separated by fire walls
without openings,constructed in accordance with the International Building Code,are
allowed to be considered as separate fire-flow calculation areas.
Bt04.3 Type IA and Type IB construction. The fire-flow calculation area of
buildings constructed of Type IA and Type IB construction shall be the area of the three
largest successive floors.
Exception: Fire-flow calculation area for open parking garages shall be determined
by the area of the largest floor."
SECTION B105
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
`B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow requirements for
one-and two-family shall be 1,000 gallons per minute in urban areas and 500 gallons
per minute in rural areas.
Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent, as approved, is allowed
when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
B105.2 Buildings other than one-and two-family dwellings.The minimum fire-flow
and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as
specified in Table B 105.
Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 75 percent, as approved, is
allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow
shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute(5678 L/min)for the prescribed duration
as specified in Table B 105.
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TABLE B 105
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
FIRE FLOW SPACING FROM ANY POINT ON A
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN STREET OR ROAD
(gpm) HYDRANTS (feet) FRONTAGE TO A
HYDRANT(feet)
Commercial 1500 600 300
Urban Residential 1,000 800 400
Rural Residential 500 800 400
SECTION B 106
GENERAL
"B106.1 Scope. Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this appendix for
the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed."
SECTION B 107
LOCATION
`B107.1 Fire hydrant locations. Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire
apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets."
SECTION B 108
NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
"11108.1 Fire hydrants available. The number of fire hydrants available to a complex
or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by spacing requirements listed in
Table B105 when applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets
from which fire operations could be conducted."
SECTION B109
CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS
"B109.1 Existing fire hydrants. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed
to be considered as available.Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties shall not be
considered available unless fire apparatus access roads extend between properties and
easements are established to prevent obstruction of such roads"
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SECTION B 110
DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
` 11110.1 Hydrant spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not
exceed that listed in Table B 105.
Exception: The fire chief is authorized to accept a deficiency of up to 10 percent
where existing fire hydrants provide all or a portion of the required fire hydrant service.
Regardless of the average spacing,fire hydrants shall be located such that all points on
streets and access roads adjacent to a building are within the distances listed in Table
13105.
(44) Appendix C is deleted in its entirety.
(45) A new Appendix D is hereby added to read as follows:
APPENDIX D
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
SECTION D 101
GENERAL
"D101.1 Scope.Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with this appendix
and all other applicable requirements of the International Fire Code".
SECTION D 102
REQUIRED ACCESS
"D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface
capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 80,000
pounds(34 050 kg)."
SECTION D 103
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
"D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire
apparatus access road,the minimum road width shall be 26 feet(7925 nun). See Figure
D103.1."
"D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire code official"
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"D103.3 Turning radius.The minimum turning radius shall be determined by the fire
code official.
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"D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45
720 mm)shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with
Table D 103.4."
TABLE D 103.4
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE
APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH(feet) WIDTH(fcel)
TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
0-150 20 None required
151-660 20 100-foot Hammerhead, I00-foot
cul-de-sac in accordance
Over 660 pecial approval required with
"D 103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates.Gates securing the fire apparatus access
roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. The minimum gate width shall be 20 feet (6096 mm).
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by
one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times
and replaced or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices
shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and
padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry
tools or when a key box containing the key(s) to the lock is installed at the
gate location.
7. Gate design and locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval
by the fire code official prior to installation."
"D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads
shall be marked with permanentNO PARKING—FIRE LANE signs complying with
Figure D 103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches(305 mm)wide
by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background.
Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required.
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Figure D 103.6
NO
PARKING
FIRE LANE
"D103.6.1 Roads 20 to 26 feet in width. Fire apparatus access roads 20 to 26 feet
wide (6096 to 7925 mm) shall be posted on both sides as a fire lane."
"D 103.6.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width.Fire apparatus access roads more than
26 feet wide(7925 mm)to 32 feet wide(9754mm)shall be posted on one side of the
road as a fire lane."
SECTION D 104
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS
"D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or
facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height shall provide fire
apparatus access for each structure at least 30 feet in width."
"D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities
having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 mZ) shall be
provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet (11
520 mZ)that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings are
equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems."
"D104.3 Remoteness. Where two access roads are required, they shall be placed a
distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall
diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line
between accesses.
SECTION D 105
AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
"D105.1 Where required. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding
30 feet(9144mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of
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accommodating fire department aerial apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines
shall not be located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway."
"D105.2 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed
width of 26 feet (7925 mm) in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of
building more than 30 feet(9144 mm) in height."
"D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting
this condition shall be located within a minimum of t5 feet (4572 mm) and a
maximum of 30 feet(9144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel
to one entire side of the building."
SECTION D 106
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
"D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units.Multiple-family residential
projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two
separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire
apparatus access road when all buildings, including nonresidential occupancies,are
equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2."
"D106.2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units.Multiple-family residential
projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and
approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with
an approved automatic sprinkler system"
SECTION D 107
ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
"13107.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments
of one-or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall
be provided with separate and approved fire apparatus access roads and shall meet
the requirements of Section D 104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire
apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,
903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.3, access from two directions shall not be required.
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2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not
exceed 30 dwelling units unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with
future development, as determined by the fire code official."
(46) Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.
(47) Appendix F is deleted in its entirety.
(48) Appendix G is deleted in its entirety.
(49) A new Appendix 1 is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
APPENDIX I
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS—UNSAFE CONDITIONS
1101 UNSAFE CONDITIONS
"II01.1 General. This appendix is intended to identify conditions that can occur
when fire protection systems are not properly maintained or components have been
damaged.This appendix is not intended to provide comprehensive inspection,testing
and maintenance requirements, which are found in NFPA 10, 25 and 72. Rather, its
intent is to identify problems that are readily observable during fire inspections."
"I101.2 Unsafe conditions requiring component replacement. The following
conditions shall be deemed unsafe and shall cause the related component(s) to be
replaced to comply with the provisions of this code:
1. Sprinkler heads having any of the following conditions:
1.1. Signs of leakage;
1.2. Paint or other ornamentation that is not factory applied;
1.3. Evidence of corrosion including, but not limited to, discoloration or
rust;
1.4. Deformation or damage of any part;
1.5. Improper orientation of sprinkler head;
1.6. Empty glass bulb;
1.7. Sprinkler heads manufactured prior to 1920;
1.8. Replacement sprinkler heads that do not match existing sprinkler
heads in orifice size,K-factor temperature rating,coating or deflector
type; or 1.9. Sprinkler heads for the protection of cooking equipment
that have not been replaced within one year.
2. Water pressure and air pressure gauges that have been installed for more than
five years and have not been tested to within 3 percent accuracy."
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"I101.2 Unsafe conditions requiring component repair or replacement. The
following conditions shall be deemed unsafe and shall cause the related
component(s) to be repaired or replaced to comply with the provisions of this code:
1. Sprinkler and standpipe system piping and fittings having any of the
following conditions:
1.1. Signs of leakage;
1.2. Evidence of corrosion;
1.3. Misalignment; or
1.4. Mechanical damage.
2. Sprinkler piping support having any of the following conditions:
2.1. Materials resting on or hung from sprinkler piping;
2.2. Damaged or loose hangers or braces;
3. Class II and Class III standpipe systems having any of the following
conditions:
3.1. No hose or nozzle, where required;
3.2. Hose threads incompatible with fire department hose threads;
3.3. Hose connection cap missing;
3.4. Mildew, cuts, abrasions, and deterioration evident;
3.5. Coupling damaged;
3.6. Gaskets missing or deteriorated; or
3.7. Nozzle missing or obstructed.
4. Hose racks and cabinets having any of the following conditions:
4.1. Difficult to operate or damaged;
4.2. Hose improperly racked or rolled;
4.3. Inability of rack to swing 90 degrees out of the cabinet;
4.4. Cabinet locked, except as permitted by this code;
4.5. Cabinet door will not fully open; or
4.6. Door glazing cracked or broken;
5. Portable fire extinguishers having any of the following conditions:
5.1. Broken seal or tamper indicator;
5.2. Expired maintenance tag;
5.3. Pressure gauge indicator in"red";
5.4. Signs of leakage or corrosion;
5.5. Mechanical damage, denting or abrasion of tank;
5.6. Presence of repairs such as welding, soldering or brazing;
5.7. Damaged threads; or
5.8. Damaged hose assembly, couplings or swivel joints.
6. Fire alarm and detection control equipment,initiating devices and notification
appliances having any of the following conditions:
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6.1. Corroded or leaking batteries or terminals;
6.2. Smoke detectors having paint or other ornamentation that is not
factory-applied;
6.3. Mechanical damage to heat or smoke detectors; or
6.4. Tripped fuses.
7. Fire department connections having any of the following conditions:
7.1. Fire department connections are not visible or accessible from the fire
apparatus access road;
7.2. Couplings or swivels are damaged;
7.3. Plugs and caps are missing or damaged;
7.4. Gaskets are deteriorated;
7.5. Check valve is leaking; or
7.6. Identification signs are missing.
8. Fire pumps having any of the following conditions:
8.1. Pump room temperature is less than 40 degrees F;
Exception: Pump room housing a diesel pump equipped with an engine heater.
8.2. Ventilating louvers are not freely operable;
8.3. Corroded or leaking system piping;
8.4. Diesel fuel tank is less than two-thirds full; or
8.5. Battery readings,lubrication oil or cooling water levels are abnormal.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of
December, A.D. 2008, and to be presented for final passage o e th day of January, A.D. 2009.
Mayo
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 6th day of J A.D. 2009,
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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