HomeMy WebLinkAbout3691Ordinance No. 3691
(Amending or Repealing Ordinances)
CFN=0205 Uniform Fire Codes
Passed 5/4/04
International Fire Code - Adoption
Amending Title 13 by adding New Ch. 13.01, Repealing 13.02 and adding new
13.02; Repealing 13.03, 13.04, 13.14; Amending Secs. 9.01.120 &
15.08.050(D)(9)(g)
Adding new Sec. 13.01
Repeals Ords. 2212;2296;2434;2456;2615;2663;2920;3020;3054;
3236;3410 (Sec. 13.02 and adding new sec 13.02)
Repeals Ord. 2919 (Sec. 13.03)
Repeals Ord. 2434 (Sec. 13.04)
Repeals Ords. 2663;3055;3179 (Sec. 13.14)
Amends Ord. 3012 (Sec. 9.01.120)
Amends Ords. 2801;3808;3507 (Sec. 15.08.050(D)(9))
Amended
by Ord.
3700
(Sec.
15.08.050(D)(9))
Amended
by
Ord.
3702
(adding new Ch. 13.03)
Amended
by
Ord.
3810
(Sec.
13.01.060;13.01.070;1301 100)
Amended
by
Ord.
3840
(Sec.
13.01)
Amended
by
Ord.
3880
(Sec.
13.02)
Amended
by
Ord.
3957
(Sec.
13.01)
Amended
by
Ord.
4003
(Sec.
15.08.050)
ORDINANCE NO. 369q t
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, amending, as of July 1, 2004, Title 13 of
the Kent City Code to repeal the adoption of the 1997
edition of the Uniform Fire Code; to adopt the 2003 edition
of the International Fire Code, as amended by the
Washington State Building Code Council in Ch. 51-54 of
the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC'); and to make
other housekeeping amendments to various Kent City
Code provisions to reference the International Fire Code as
opposed to the Uniform Fire Code.
RECITALS
A. As set forth in Title 13 of the Kent City Code, the City previously
J the state Uniform Fire Code.
B. Pursuant to Ch. 19.27 RCW, the 2003 edition of the International Fire
as adopted by the State of Washington, applies to all cities, including the City of
effective July 1, 2004; therefore, it is appropriate to amend the Kent City Code to
I the Uniform Fire Code, to adopt the International Fire Code with local
and to make other housekeeping amendments to reference the
Fire Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
EREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. — Amendment. Title 13 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Fire
tion and Protection," is amended by the addition of a new chapter, Ch. 13.01,
follows:
CHAPTER 13.01
FIRE CODES
Sec. 13.01.010. Fire code — Adopted. In accordance with Ch. 19.27 RCW,
the International Fire Code, 2003 edition, published by the International Code Council,
nc , together with any additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or as
ay be amended from time to time by the State of Washington through its Building
ode Council pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"), and as further
mended in this chapter, is hereby adopted and incorporated by this reference.
One (1) copy of the International Fire Code and the appendices adopted in
13.01.030(A) below are on file with the City's fire code official.
Sec. 13.01.020. Code conflicts. To the extent allowed by RCW 19.27.040, if
conflict exists between the provisions of the International Fire Code adopted and
fended by the Washington State Building Code Council and the provisions of
iapter 13.01 of the Kent City Code, the Kent City Code provisions shall govern
Sec. 13.01.030. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 1,
The following local amendments to Chapter 1 of the International
Code, entitled "Administration," are hereby adopted and incorporated into the
Fire Code:
General - Fire code appendices adopted. Section 101 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "General," is amended by adding the following new subsection 101.6:
Sec. 101.6 Fire code appendices adopted. Appendices
B, C, D, E, F, and G to the International Fire Code are
hereby adopted.
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B. General authority and responsibilities — Retained authority. Section 104 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "General Authority and Responsibilities," is amended
by adding the following new subsection 104.1.1:
Sec. 104.1.1 Retained authority • Additional
conditions. The fire code official retains the authority to
impose additional conditions where the official determines
it necessary to mitigate identified fire protection impacts.
These conditions may include, by way of example and
without limitation, increased setbacks, use of fire retardant
materials, installation of standpipes, fire sprinkler and fire
alarm systems
C. General authority and responsibilities — Lot lines and setback lines. Section
104 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Authority and Responsibilities," is
amended by adding the following new subsection 104.12:
Sec. 104.12 Lot lines and setback lines.
Notwithstanding the authority of the fire code official to
administer and enforce the fire code, the fire code official
shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback
lines. No such duty is created by this code and none shall
be implied.
D. Permits - Fees. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits,"
is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.1.4:
Sec. 105.1.4 Fees. The fire code official shall prepare a
resolution establishing a schedule of fees for council
consideration, which fees shall include the cost involved in
the processing, issuance, and renewal of permits and
certificates. Any fee schedule adopted by resolution shall
govern the fee amount to be assessed for any permit or
certificate and the fire code official shall collect those fees
as a condition to issuance or renewal of any permit or
certificate. Failure to pay for either an original permit or the
required renewal within 30 days of the date notice is given,
shall result in the City's termination of the permit or
certificate application.
E. Permits - Term. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits,"
is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.1.5.
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Sec. 105.1.5 Term. Permits and certificates issued in
accordance with this code shall be valid for a 12 month
period and are renewable at the end of that 12 month term.
F. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection
105.2.3 with the following:
Sec. 105.2.3 Expiration of project permit application.
Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01
KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to those
deadlines. All other project permit applications shall expire
by limitation if no permit is issued 180 days after the
determination that a fully complete project permit
application has been submitted, unless that application has
been pursued in good faith. The fire code official may
extend the time for action on the permit application for one
or more periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon
written request by the applicant showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have
prevented action from being taken. If an application has
expired, plans and other data previously submitted for
review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or
destroyed by the fire code official. In order to renew action
on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit
plans and pay a new review fee.
G. Board of appeals. Section 108 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Board of
appeals," is amended by substituting section 108 with the following -
Sec. 108 Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings
examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to
hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or
determinations made by the fire code official relative to the
suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of
construction and appeals of the reasonable application and
interpretation of the building and fire codes. Appeals shall
be made as set forth in section 13.01.120 of the Kent City
Code.
H. Violation penalties. Section 109 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Violations," is amended by substituting subsection 109.3 with the following:
Sec. 109.3 Violation penalties. Any person who violates
a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its
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requirements or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a
building or structure in violation of (a) the approved
construction documents, (b) a directive of the fire code
official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set
forth in Ch. 13.02 of the Kent City Code or as otherwise
provided by law.
Sec. 13.01.040. Amendments to the International Fire Code — Chapter 2,
nitions. The following local amendments to Chapter 2 of the International Fire
D, entitled "Definitions," are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International
Code:
General definitions. Section 202 of the International Fire Code is amended to
the following four general definitions:
APWA is the American Public Works Association.
AWWA is the American Water Works Association.
PRIVATE HYDRANT is a fire hydrant situated and
maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes with
restrictions as to use.
PUBLIC HYDRANT is a fire hydrant situated and
maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes
without restrictions as to use for that purpose and is
accessible for immediate use at all times.
Sec. 13.01.050. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 3,
eras Precautions Against Fire. The following local amendment to Chapter 3 of
International Fire Code, entitled "General Precautions Against Fire," is hereby
and incorporated into the International Fire Code:
A. Vacant premises - Fire protection systems. Section 311 of the International
ire Code, entitled "Vacant Premises," is amended by substituting subsection 311.2 2
ith the following:
Sec. 311.2.2 Fire protection. Fire alarm, sprinkler, and
standpipe systems shall be maintained in an operable
condition at all times
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Exception: If, in the opinion of the fire code official,
the premises (a) has been cleared of all combustible
materials and debris, (b) is of the type of construction
with sufficient fire separation distance so as to not
create a fire hazard, (c) has been secured to prohibit
entry by unauthorized persons, and (d) has buildings
that will not be heated, potentially exposing fire
protection systems to freezing temperatures, then the
fire code official may allow fire alarm and sprinkler
systems to be placed out of service and may allow
standpipes to be maintained as dry systems (without
an automatic water supply).
Sec. 13.01.060. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 5,
Fire Service Features. The following local amendments to Chapter 5 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Service Features," are adopted and incorporated
into the International Fire Code:
A. Fire service features - Fire apparatus access roads. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is hereby adopted.
B. Fire apparatus access roads - Dimensions. Section 503 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting
subsection 503.2.1 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.1 Dimensions. The following minimum
dimensions shall apply for fire apparatus access roads:
1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm),
except for approved security gates in accordance with
section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of
not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
2. In the immediate vicinity of any budding or portion
thereof in excess of 28 feet in height, the fire apparatus
access road shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 26 feet (7924 mm) and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
3. At least one of the required fire apparatus access
roads shall be located a minimum of 15 feet and a
maximum of 25 feet from each building on the premises
and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of each
building. The measurement for this requirement shall be
taken from the exterior wall of the budding to the nearest
edge of the fire apparatus access road.
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Fire apparatus access roads - Bridges and elevated surfaces. Section 503 of
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by
bstituting subsection 503.2.6 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a
bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus
access road, the bridge or elevated surface shall be
constructed and maintained in accordance with
specifications established by the fire code official and the
City's public works director, or their designees; at a
minimum, however, the bridge or elevated surface shall be
constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO
Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges. Bridges and
elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load
sufficient to carry the imposed loads of a 30 or more ton
fire apparatus, the total imposed load to be determined by
the fire code official Vehicle load limits shall be posted at
both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code
official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency
vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not
designed for that use, approved barriers or approved
signs, or both, shall be installed and maintained, if required
by the fire code official.
Fire apparatus access roads - Marking. Section 503 of the International Fire
entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection
with the following:
Sec 503.3 Marking. Fire apparatus access roads shall be
marked whenever necessary to maintain the unobstructed
minimum required width of roadways. Subject to the fire
code official's prior written approval, marked fire apparatus
access roads, or "fire lanes" as defined in section 502.1 of
the code, may be established or relocated at the time of
plan review, pre -construction site inspection, and/or post
construction site inspection as well as any time during the
life of the occupancy. Only those fire apparatus access
roads established by the fire code official can utilize red
marking paint and the term "fire lane." Fire lanes shall be
marked as directed by the fire code official with one or
more of the following types of marking:
503.3.1 Type 1. The following shall apply to Type
1 marking:
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I . Curbs shall be identified by red traffic paint
with a 6 inch wide stripe on the top and front,
extending the length of the designated fire lane.
2. Rolled curbs shall be identified by red
traffic paint with a 6 inch wide stripe on the curb,
extending the length of the designated fire lane.
3. Lanes without curbs shall be identified by
red traffic paint with a 6 inch wide stripe on the
pavement, extending the length of the designated
fire lane.
4. The words `NO PARKING — FIRE LANE"
shall be in 3 inch stroke white letters 18 inches in
height, and placed 8 inches measured
perpendicular from the red paint stripe on the
pavement. In most cases, both sides of the access
road shall be marked. Where long drives are to be
marked, the repetitions shall alternate sides of the
drive.
503.3.2 Type 2. The following shall apply to Type
2 marking:
1. In addition to the requirements for Type 1
marking, Type 2 marking shall also include the
addition of metal signs stating "NO PARKING —
FIRE LANE" to be installed at intervals or locations
designated by the fire code official. The signs shall
be approximately 12 inches in width and 18 inches
in height and have red letters on a white
background. Metal signs shall be installed on
either 2 inch metal pipes, for private property, or
treated 4 inch by 4 inch wood posts, for public
property, and shall be located so that the bottom of
the sign is a minimum of 7 feet above the curb.
See, City of Kent engineering standard detail 6-
36(a) or (b) for post installation. Sign mounting
shall be installed per City of Kent engineering
standard detail 6-38. Where fire lanes are adjacent
to buildings or structures and when approved or
directed by the fire code official, the signs may be
placed on the face of the building or structure.
503.3.3 Type 3. The following shall apply to Type
3 marking.
1. Where directed by the fire code official,
specific areas shall be designated and those areas
are to be marked with diagonal striping across the
width of the fire lane. Diagonal marking shall be
used in conjunction with painted curbs and/or edge
striping and shall run at an angle of 30 to 60
degrees from one side to the other. These
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diagonal lines shall be in red traffic paint, parallel
with each other, at least 6 inches in width, and 24
inches apart. Lettering shall occur as with Type 1
marking.
503.3.4 Alternate materials and methods. The
fire code official may modify, on a case-by-case basis, any
of the marking provisions in this subsection 503.3 where
practical difficulties exist. Modification requests shall be
submitted in writing to the fire code official setting forth a
suggested alternative.
E Access to building openings and roofs — Required access. Section 504 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Access to Building Openings and Roofs," is amended
by substituting subsection 504.1 with the following:
Sec. 504.1 Required access. The following points of
access must be provided:
1. Exterior doors and openings required by this code
or the International Building Code shall be maintained
readily accessible for emergency access by the fire
department.
2. Each tenant space provided with a secondary exit
to the exterior or exit corridor shall be provided with tenant
identification by business name and/or address. Letters
and numbers shall be posted on the corridor/exterior side
of the door, be plainly legible, and shall contrast with their
background.
3. An approved access walkway shall be provided to
connect fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings.
4. All rescue windows shall be accessible by a 35 -
foot ground extension ladder placed so that the inclination
of the ladder does not exceed 70 degrees. An area of
discharge, 36 inches in all directions around the base of
the ladder, shall be provided. Ladders and associated
areas of discharge shall be located within the property
lines.
5. All occupancies shall be required to provide
approved life safety rescue access, as defined in section
902 of this code.
Exception: Group U occupancies.
6. The provisions of this subsection shall apply if, at
the time of the first permit application, the county assessed
valuation for the building(s) subject to the permit
application will increase by more than 50 percent due to
alterations or repairs to the building(s) within any 70 month
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time period. Additions to an existing structure shall be
considered new construction and subject to the provisions
of this section. If additions to an existing structure cause a
budding to meet the area, number of floor levels, or units
that would subject a new building to the requirements of
this section, the entire budding will then be required to
comply with this section.
F. Fire protection water supplies — Existing non -conforming hydrants. Section 508
of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended to
add anew subsection 508. 1.1 as follows -
Sec. 508.1.1 Existing non -confirming hydrants. At
such time as an existing hydrant, which does not conform
to the requirements and standards of this section, is
replaced, it shall be replaced with a hydrant that does
conform to the standards and requirements of this section.
G. Fire protection water supplies — Where required. Section 508 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by
substituting subsection 508.5.1 with the following:
Sec. 508.5.1 Where required. All buildings or structures
shall be located so that there is at least 1 hydrant within
150 feet, and no portion of the building or structure is more
than 300 feet from a hydrant, as measured by an approved
route.
H. Fire protection water supplies — Installation requirements. Section 508 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by
substituting subsection 508.5.7 with the following:
Sec 508.5.7 Installation requirements. All fire hydrants
shall be installed in accordance with the specifications
established by the fire code official or his or her designee,
or at a minimum, in accordance with the latest NFPA,
APWA, or AWWA standards. In addition, unless modified
by written decision of the fire code official, the following
requirements shall apply to all building construction
projects:
1. All fire hydrant piping, valves, and related
appurtenances shall be approved by the City's public
works department.
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2. The fire hydrant installation and its attendant
water system connection shall conform to the City's
specifications and design and construction standards.
3. An auxiliary gate valve shall be installed at the
main line tee to permit the repair and replacement of the
hydrant without disruption of water service.
4. All hydrants shall be plumb, plus or minus 3
degrees, to be set to finished grade with the bottom flange
2 inches above the ground or curb grade and have no less
than 36 inches in diameter of clear area around the
hydrant for the clearance of hydrant wrenches on both
outlets and the operating nut.
5. The largest port shall face the most likely
direction of approach and location of the fire apparatus
while pumping as determined by the fire code official.
Distance from the pumper port to the street curb shall be
no further than 10 feet.
6. The lead from the service main to the hydrant
shall be no less than 6 inches in diameter. Any hydrant
leads over 50 feet in length from the water main to hydrant
shall be no less than S inches in diameter.
7. All hydrants installed in single family residential
areas shall be supplied by not less than 6 inch mains and
shall be capable of delivering 1,000 gpm fire flow over and
above average maximum demands at the farthest point of
the installation.
8. All hydrants shall have at least 5 inch minimum
valve openings, "O" ring stem seal, two 2'/2 inch national
standard thread hose ports, one 4'/s inch steamer port with
national standard threads or otherwise determined by the
fire code official. In addition, all hydrants shall meet
AVWIIA standards for public hydrants and be of a type
approved for use in the City by the City's public works
department.
9. All pipe shall meet the City standards as
{ determined by the public works department. Piping
located entirely within private property and maintained by
the property owner shall meet the requirements and be
approved by the fire code official. The fire code official may
approve any piping material that has been tested and
approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
10. The maximum distance between hydrants in
single family use district zones shall be 600 feet.
11. The maximum distance between hydrants in
commercial, industrial, and apartment (including duplex)
use zones shall be 300 feet.
12. Lateral spacing of hydrants shall be predicated on
I I hydrants being located at street intersections.
j 13. The appropriate water authority and the fire
department shall be notified in writing of the anticipated
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date the hydrant installation and its attendant water
connection system will be available for use.
I. Fire protection water supplies — Notification. Section 508 of the
Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a n
subsection 508.6 as follows:
Sec. 508.6 Notification. The owner of property on which
private hydrants are located and the public agencies that
own or control public hydrants must provide the fire code
official with the following written service notifications:
Sec. 508.6.1 In-service notification. The fire code
official shall be notified when any newly installed
hydrant or main is placed into service.
Sec. 508.6.2 Out -of -service notification. Where any
hydrant is out of service or has not yet been placed in
service, the hydrant shall be identified as being out of
service and shall be appropriately marked as out of
service, by a method approved by the fire code official.
J. Fire protection water supplies — Dead-end mains prohibited. Section 508 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by
adding a new subsection 508.7 as follows:
Sec. 508.7 Dead-end mains prohibited. When
appropriate, all water mains in any project shall be looped.
K. Fire protection water supplies — Building permit requirements. Section 508 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by
adding a new subsection 508.8 as follows:
Sec. 508.8 Building permit requirements. No building
permit shall be issued until all plans required by this
section have been submitted and approved in accordance
with the provisions of this section. No construction beyond
the foundation shall be allowed until all hydrants and mains
required by this section are in place and approved.
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L. Fire department access to equipment - Identification. Section 510 of
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Department Access to Equipment," is amer
by substituting subsection 510.1 with the following,
Sec. 510.1 Identification. The following identification
requirements shall apply to access to equipment.
1 Fire protection equipment and fire hydrants shall
be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent
parking and/or other obstructions.
2 Entrances to rooms containing controls for air-
conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or other
fire detection, suppression, or control elements shall be
identified for the use of the fire department.
3. Approved signs are required to identify fire
protection equipment and equipment location Signs shall
be constructed of durable materials, permanently installed,
and readily visible.
4. All fire department connections shall have a sign
approved by the fire code official. The sign shall specify
the type of water-based fire protection system it serves and
the building areas served.
5. All main control valves and sectional valves for
water-based fire protection systems shall have a sign
specifying what the valves control.
6. All sprinklers and standpipe risers shall have
signs to indicate which type of water-based fire protection
system is being used.
Sec. 13.01.070. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 9,
Fire Protection Systems. The following local amendments to Chapter 9 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Systems," are hereby adopted and
incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein.
A. Fire protection systems — Scope and application. Section 901 of the
International Fire Code, entitled `General," is amended by substituting subsection
901.1 with the following:
Sec. 901.1 Scope and application. The provisions of
this chapter shall apply to all occupancies and buildings,
shall specify where fire protection systems are required,
and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection,
operation, testing, and maintenance of all fire protection
systems; however, nothing contained in this chapter shall
diminish or reduce the requirements of any duly adopted
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building codes, including state and local amendments, or
other City ordinances, resolutions, or regulations. In the
event of any conflict in requirements among these codes,
ordinances, resolutions, or regulations, the more stringent
provision shall apply.
B. Fire protection systems — Alterations, repairs, and additions. Section 901
the International Fire Code, entitled `General," is amended by adding a n
subsection 901.1.1 as follows:
Sec. 901.1.1 Alterations, repairs, and additions. The
provisions of this subsection shall apply if, at the time of
the first permit application, the county assessed valuation
for the building(s) subject to the permit application will
increase by more than 50 percent due to alterations or
repairs to the building(s) within any 70 month time period.
Additions to an existing structure shall be considered new
construction and subject to the provisions of this section. If
additions to an existing structure cause a building to meet
the area, number of floor levels, or units that would subject
a new building to the requirements of this section, the
entire building will then be required to comply with this
section.
C. Fire protection systems - Standards. Section 901 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting subsection 901.6.1 and Table
901.6.1 with the following:
Sec. 901.6.1 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be
inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association ("NFPA") standards
listed in Table 901.6.1 below.
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Table 901.6.1
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
SYSTEM
STANDARD
Carbon dioxide fire -extinguishing systems
NFPA 12
Clean agent fire -extinguishing systems
NFPA 2001
Dry chemical fire -extinguishing systems
NFPA 17
Emergency power systems
NFPA 110 &
NFPA 111
Fire alarm systems
NFPA 72
Fire doors
NFPA 80
Foam fire -extinguishing systems
NFPA 11
Halogenated fire -extinguishing systems
NFPA 12A
Smoke -control systems
NFPA 92A
Underground fire lines and hydrants
NFPA 25
Water-based fire protection systems
NFPA 25
Water -mist systems
NFPA 750
Wet chemical fire -extinguishing systems
NFPA 17A
D. Fire protection systems - Records. Section 901 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "General," is amended by substituting subsection 901.6 2 with the following:
Sec. 901.6.2 Records. Records of all system inspections,
tests, and maintenance required by the referenced
standards shall be maintained on the premises for a
minimum of 3 years. A copy of each inspection, test, or
maintenance record shall be forwarded to the fire code
official within 30 days of the date the inspection, test, or
maintenance occurred.
E Fire Protection Systems — Definitions. Section 902 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following three definitions.
FIRE FLOW. A measure of the sustained flow of available
water for firefighting at a specific building or within a
specific area at 20 pounds -per -square -inch residual
pressure.
FIRE WALL. An approved wall of not less than 4 hour fire -
resistive construction with no openings, which extends
vertically from the foundation to terminate in a parapet not
less than 30 inches above the roof, and which extends
horizontally to the furthest projection of any portion of the
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building or to a point 30 inches beyond the intersecting
exterior wall, whichever is furthest. As an alternative to the
horizontal requirements, such fire wall may be extended a
minimum of 30 inches along both sides of the intersecting
exterior wall, provided there are no projections beyond the
intersecting exterior wall.
LIFE SAFETY RESCUE ACCESS. Unobstructed access
to all floor levels and each roof level of a building on not
less than 20 percent of the budding perimeter by utilizing a
35 foot ladder. An alternate method would be at least 1
stairway enclosure with exit doorways from each floor level
and with a door opening onto each roof level which
conforms to the requirements of the International Building
Code.
F. Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting
subsection 903.2 with the following:
Sec. 903.2 Where required. Approved fire sprinkler
systems shall be installed as follows:
1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow as
required by this code.
Exception: Group U Occupancies.
2. All new buildings and structures with a gross floor
area of 10,000 or more square feet (929 mz), or where this
code provides a more restrictive floor area requirement,
and shall be provided in all locations or where described
by this code.
Exception: 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 a wall with a fire -
resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and a
floor/ceding assembly with a fire -resistance rating of
not less than 2 hours.
3. Where this code requires the installation of an
automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy within
an otherwise non-sprinklered building, then automatic
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sprinkler protection will be required throughout the entire
building.
G. Automatic sprinkler systems - Group A-3. Section 903 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection
903.2.1.3 with the following:
Sec. 903.2.1.3 An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the
following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115
m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or
more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the
level of exit discharge.
4. Dance halls where the total gross floor area
exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2).
H. Automatic sprinkler systems — Speculative use warehouses. Section 903 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by
adding the following new subsection 903 2.8.3:
Sec. 903.2.8.3. Speculative use warehouses. Where
the occupant, tenant, or use of the building or storage
commodity has not been determined or it is otherwise a
speculative use warehouse or building, the automatic
sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the following:
1. The design area shall be not less than 5,600 square
feet (520 m2).
2. The density shall be not less than that for class IV
non -encapsulated commodities on wood pallets, with no
solid, slatted, or wire mesh shelving, and with aisles that
are 8 feet or more in width and up to 20 feet in height.
3. Sprinkler piping that is 4 inches and larger in width
shall be used and the structural engineer of record shall
provide written verification approving of the point and dead
loads.
Automatic sprinkler systems - Alarms. Section 903 of the International Fire
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Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection
11903.4 2 with the following:
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Sec. 903.4.2 Alarms — Exterior notification. Approved
audible alarm devices shall be connected to every
automatic sprinkler system Such sprinkler water -flow
alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to
the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size
installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be water -motor
operated and shall be provided on the exterior of the
building in an approved location at each riser or riser group.
Exception: NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R sprinkler
systems may utilize an electrically operated alarm bell
on the exterior of the budding in an approved location
at each riser or riser group, provided that the
electrically operated alarm bell cannot be silenced
during water flow.
9.03.4.2.1 Alarms — Interior notification. Actuation of
the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate interior
audible/visual notification appliances as outlined in NFPA
72 at all exits from all floors or where a fire alarm system is
installed. The fire alarm system notification circuits shall
provide the interior notification.
Exception: NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R sprinkler
systems do not require interior audible/visual
notification appliances, except if a fire alarm system is
installed, then the fire alarm system notification circuits
shall provide the interior notification.
J. Fire alarm and detection systems — General Section 907 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to add subsection
907.1.3 as follows:
Sec 907.1.3 Fire detection system. In addition to any
requirement of subsection 907.2 or 907.3, all occupancies
exceeding 7,000 square feet gross floor area shall be
required to provide an approved automatic fire detection
system. Fire walls as noted in the International Building
Code shall not be considered to separate a building to
enable deletion of the required fire detection system unless
the fire walls are as defined in section 902 of this code
Exceptions:
1. Group U Occupancies.
2. Occupancies protected throughout by an
approved/monitored automatic sprinkler system can
delete heat detectors from the system.
3. One and two family residences.
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K. Fire alarm and detection systems - Duct smoke detectors Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended to
repeal Exception 1 in subsection 907.12. The amended subsection 907 12 reads as
follows:
Sec. 907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke
detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm
control panel when a fire alarm system is provided.
Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible
and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended
location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a
substitute for required open area detection.
Exception: In occupancies not required to be
equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a
smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible
signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble
conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an
approved location and shall be identified as air duct
detector trouble.
Sec. 13.01.080. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 14,
Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition. The following local amendment to
Chapter 14 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety During Construction
and Demolition," is hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code
as if fully set forth therein.
A. Water supply for fire protection — When required. Section 1412 of
International Fire Code, entitled "Water Supply for Fire Protection," is amended
substituting subsection 1412.1 with the following:
Sec 1412.1 When required. An approved water supply
for fire protection shall be made available as soon as
combustible material arrives on the site.
Sec. 13.01.090. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 27,
Hazardous Materials — General Provisions. The following local amendment to
Chapter 27 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Hazardous Materials — General
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Provisions," is hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as
fully set forth therein.
A. Storage — Ventilation — System requirements. Section 2704 of the
Fire Code, entitled "Storage," is amended by substituting subsection 2704.3 1 with
following:
Sec. 2704.3.1 System requirements. Exhaust ventilation
systems shall comply with all of the following:
1. Installation shall be in accordance with the
International Mechanical Code.
2. Mechanical ventilation shall be at a rate of not less
than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot
[0.00508 m3 /(s • m2)] of floor area over the storage area.
3. Systems shall operate continuously unless
alternative designs are approved.
4. A manual shutoff control shall be provided outside of
the room in a position adjacent to the access door to the
room or in another location, if approved by the fire code
official. The switch shall be of the break -glass type and
shall be labeled: VENTILATION SYSTEM EMERGENCY
SHUTOFF: FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY.
5. Exhaust ventilation shall be designed to consider the
density of the potential fumes or vapors released. For
fumes or vapors that are heavier than air, exhaust shall be
taken from a point within 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor
6. The location of both the exhaust and inlet air
openings shall be designed to provide air movement across
all portions of the floor or room to prevent the accumulation
of vapors.
7. Exhaust ventilation shall not be recirculated within
the room or building if the materials stored are capable of
emitting hazardous vapors.
Sec. 13.01.100. Amendments to the International Fire Code — Appendix D,
Fire Apparatus Access Roads. The following local amendments to Appendix D to
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," are hereby
adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therein.
j A. Required access - Access and loading. Section D102 of the International Fire
(� Code, entitled 'Required Access," is amended by substituting subsection D102 1 with
1 the following:
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Sec. 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 asphalt,
concrete, or other approved driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at
least 30 tons (27,240 kg).
B. Minimum specifications - Access road width with a hydrant Section D103
the International Fire Code, entitled "Minimum specifications," is amended by
substituting subsection D103.1 with the following:
Sec D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a
fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the
minimum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm).
C. Minimum specifications - Dead-end fire apparatus access road turnaround —
Figure D103.1. Figure D103.1, entitled "Dead-end fire apparatus access road
turnaround," which is included within Appendix D to the International Fire Code is
hereby repealed.
D. Minimum specifications - Grade. Section D103 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Minimum specifications," is amended by substituting subsection D103 2 with
the following:
Sec. D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 15 percent longitudinal and/or 6 percent
laterally in grade. Approach and departure angle for fire
apparatus access shall be as determined by the fire code
official.
E. Minimum specifications — Turning radius. Section D103 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Minimum specifications," is amended by substituting subsection
D103.3 with the following:
Sec D103.3 Turning radius. The fire apparatus access
road shall have a 23 foot minimum inside turning radius and
a 45 foot minimum outside turning radius.
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F. Minimum specifications — Requirements for dead-end fire apparatus access
roads. Section D103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Minimum Specifications,"
is amended by substituting Table D103.4 with the following:
TABLE D103.4
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE
APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH
(feet)
WIDTH
(feet)
TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
0-150
20
None required
151-500
20
140 -foot Hammerhead, 60 -foot
"Y" or 90 -foot -diameter cul-de-sac
501-750
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140 -foot Hammerhead, 60 -foot
"Y" or 90 -foot -diameter cul-de-sac
Over 750
Special approval required
G. Aerial fire apparatus access roads — Where required. Section D105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled Aerial fire apparatus access roads," is amended by
substituting subsection D105.1 with the following:
i
Sec. D105.1 Where required. Buildings or portions of
i' buildings or facilities exceeding 28 feet (8535 mm) in
height above the lowest level of fire department access
shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access
roads that are capable of accommodating fire department
aerial apparatus.
Sec. 13.01.110. Fire codes — Fees. The City Council shall, by resolution,
establish the fees to be assessed for the fire codes adopted in this title.
Sec. 13.01.120. Appeals.
A. Appeals to the hearing examiner.
1. Jurisdiction. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
determinations, or decisions made by the fire code official relative to the suitability of
alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction, and to provide for
II reasonable application and interpretation of the provisions of the International Fire
Code, the City of Kent hearings examiner is hereby designated as the board of
appeals created pursuant to section 108 of the International Fire Code adopted in
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KCC 13.01.030 for all matters concerning the application of the fire codes. The City
hearings examiner, however, shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the
administrative provisions of these codes, nor shall the City hearings examiner be
empowered to waive requirements of these codes.
2. Filing. Appeals shall be filed with the hearings examiner by 5:00 p.m j
of the fourteenth (14th) calendar day following the date of the order, determination, or
decision being appealed. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a
Saturday, Sunday, or federal or City holiday, the period shall run until 5:00 p.m. on the
next business day. The appeal shall be accompanied by payment of the filing fee.
Specific objections to the fire code official's decision and the relief sought shall be
stated in the written appeal.
3. Standing. Standing to bring an appeal under this chapter is limited to
the following persons:
a. The applicant and the owner of property to which the permit
decision is directed.
b. Another person aggrieved or adversely affected by the order,
determination, or decision, or who would be aggrieved or adversely affected by a
reversal or modification of the order, determination, or decision. A person who is
aggrieved or adversely affected within the meaning of this section only when all of the
following conditions are present:
i. The order, determination, or decision has prejudiced or
is likely to prejudice that person;
ii. A judgment in favor of that person would substantially
eliminate or redress the prejudice to that person caused or likely to be caused by the
order, determination, or decision; and
iii. The appellant has exhausted his or her administrative
remedies to the extent required by law.
B. Appeals to superior court. Appeals to the hearings examiner shall be made
pursuant to Ch. 2 32 KCC. The decision of the hearings examiner shall be final and
conclusive unless within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the hearings examiner's
decision an appeal is filed with the superior court. When the last day of the appeal
period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or federal or City holiday, the period shall
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run until the next business day.
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j SECTION 2. — Reoealer. Chapter 13.02 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Fi
Codes," is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. — Amendment. A new Chapter 13.02 is added to the Kent C
Code as follows:
CHAPTER 13.02
ENFORCEMENT OF THE FIRE CODES
Sec. 13.02.010. Scope. This chapter shall govern enforcement actions
conducted by the fire code official, pursuant to this title, of the fire codes adopted in
KCC Title 13.
Sec. 13.02.020. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when
used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except
where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Fire code official means the fire chief or other designated authority charged
with the administration and enforcement of the fire codes.
Fire codes means and includes the International Fire Code as now or hereafter
adopted, amended, and/or supplemented pursuant to KCC Title 13, the Revised Code
of Washington, and/or the Washington Administrative Code.
Sec. 13.02.030. Administration and enforcement.
A. It shall be the duty of the fire code official to enforce the fire codes in the
manner generally described in the codes and as more particularly described in this
chapter. All enforcement of the fire codes shall only be performed by the fire code
official or with his or her concurrence. The fire code official may call upon the police
or other appropriate City department(s) to assist in enforcement.
B. It is the intent of this chapter to place the obligation of complying with the
requirements of the fire codes upon the owner, occupier, or other person responsible
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for the condition of the buildings, structures, dwelling units, or premises within the
scope of the fire codes.
C. In case of conflict between the provisions of the fire codes and of this chapter,
the provisions of this chapter shall control.
Sec. 13.02.040. Investigation and notice of violation.
A. The fire code official shall investigate any building, structure, dwelling unit, or
premises which the fire code official reasonably believes does not comply with the
standards and requirements of the fire codes.
B. If, after investigation, the fire code official determines that the standards or
requirements of the fire codes have been violated, the fire code official may seek
11 compliance and serve a notice of violation on the owner, tenant, or other person
responsible for the condition or may otherwise enforce the fire codes pursuant to this
chapter and KCC 13.02.090. If a notice of violation is directed to a tenant or person
other than the owner, a copy of the notice shall be sent to the owner of the property
Sec. 13.02.050. Stop work order. The fire code official may issue a stop
work order pursuant to the provisions of the section 111 of the International Fire Code
or may issue such order whenever a continuing violation of any of the fire codes will
materially impair the fire code official's ability to secure compliance, or when a
continuing violation threatens the health or safety of the public. A stop work order
may include the placement of a stop work or stop use red tag upon the budding,
structure, dwelling unit, or premises.
Sec. 13.02.060. Emergency order.
A. Whenever any building, use, dwelling unit, and/or premises, which violates the
fire codes threatens the health and safety of the occupants of the building, dwelling
unit, premises, or any member of the public, the fire code official may issue an
emergency order requiring that the building, dwelling unit, and/or premises be restored
to a condition of safety, and specify the time set for compliance. In the alternative, the
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order may require that the building, dwelling unit, and/or premises be immediately
vacated and closed to entry.
!B. The emergency order shall be posted on the budding, dwelling unit, and/or
premises and shall be mailed by regular, first class mad to the last known address of
the owners, and if applicable, to the occupants.
1C. Any budding, dwelling unit, and/or premises subject to an emergency order
which is not repaired within the time specified in the order is hereby found and
declared to be a public nuisance, and the fire code official is authorized to abate that
nuisance by any means and with any assistance that may be available to the official,
and all abatement costs shall become a lien against the property and shall be
(recovered by the fire code official in any manner provided by law.
Sec. 13.02.070. Extension of compliance date.
The fire code official may grant an extension of time for compliance with any
or order, whether pending or final, upon finding that substantial progress toward
has been made and that the public will not be adversely affected by the
sion
An extension of time may be revoked by the fire code official (1) if the
iitions at the time the extension was granted have changed, (2) if the fire code
ial determines that a party is not performing corrective actions as agreed, or (3) if
extension creates an adverse effect on the public. The date of revocation shall
i be considered as the compliance date.
Sec. 13.02.080. Violations.
A. It shall be unlawful to fail to comply with a notice of violation, final order, stop
work order, condemnation tag or any other order or restriction imposed by the fire
Hcode official and issued pursuant to this title.
�. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface any sign, notice, complaint, or order
required by or posted by the fire code official in accordance with his or her
enforcement duties under this title.
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C. It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, impede, or interfere with any
lawful attempt to correct a violation or to comply with any notice of violation, final
order, stop work order, or condemnation tag.
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to comply with an emergency order
issued by the fire code official requiring that the building, dwelling unit, and/or
premises be restored to a condition of safety by a specified time.
E. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or occupy, or to cause or permit any
person to use or occupy the building, dwelling unit, and/or premises after the date
provided in an emergency order requiring the building, dwelling unit, and/or premises
to be vacated and closed, until the fire code official certifies that the conditions
described in the emergency order have been corrected and the budding, dwelling unit,
and/or premises have been restored to a safe condition.
Sec. 13.02.090. Violation — Penalty.
A. Civil. Violation of any provision of this title constitutes a civil violation under
ICh. 1.04 KCC for which a monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement may be
;required and/or otherwise enforced as provided therein.
IB Criminal. In addition or as an alternative to an other enforcement procedure
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(or penalty in this chapter, a violation of any provision of this chapter or a code
(enforced by this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment
lin jail for a maximum term fixed by the court of not more than ninety (90) days, or by a
fine in an amount fixed by the court of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or
by both such imprisonment and fine. All misdemeanor charges filed under this section
shall be filed with the Kent municipal court and shall bear the signature of the Kent city
attorney or his or her designee. When the City files a criminal offense pursuant to this
(subsection, it shall have the burden of proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the
violation occurred.
iC. Separate offense. Each day that anyone shall continue to violate or fad to
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comply with any of the foregoing provisions shall be considered a separate offense.
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Sec. 13.02.100. Additional relief. The fire code official may seek legal or
citable relief to enjoin any acts and practices and abate any condition which
istitutes or will constitute a violation of the fire codes when civil or criminal penalties
inadequate to effect compliance. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to limit
preclude any other action or proceeding relating to the enforcement of the fire
les.
SECTION 4. — Repealer. Chapter 13.03 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Fire
ssion Systems," is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 5. — Repealer. Chapter 13.04 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Fire
nts," is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 6. — Repealer. Chapter 13.14 of the Kent City Code, entitled
ement," is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 7. — Amendment. Section 9.01.120 of the Kent City Code, entitled
I
`Enhanced 911 (E-911) service - Appeals" is amended as follows:
Sec. 9.01.120. Enhanced 911 (E-911) service — Appeals. Any party affected
j by a decision of the fire chief not to issue a permit or certification of occupancy
pursuant to KCC 9.01.110 herein may, within fifteen (15) days after the date of the
ecision, only petition the supenor court for review of the fire chiefs decision. Thers
_ppeals from KCC 9.01.040 through 9.01.120 to the board of appeals as
jrovided in section 2 2Q2 108 of the IWfer-ra International Fire Code, adopted in KCC
SECTION 8. — Amendment. Subsection 15.08.050(D)(9)(g) of the Kent City
(Code, which pertains to site development standards is amended to revise the
reference from the Uniform Fire Code to the International Fire Code as follows:
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Sec. 15.08.050(D)(9). Hazardous substances or wastes.
(g) Hazardous substance land uses shall comply with Artide 80 9
the URIferaa International Fire Code
SECTION 9. — Savincrs. The existing chapters and sections of the Kent City
Code, which are repealed and replaced by this ordinance, shall remain in full force and
effect until the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 10. - Severability. If any one or more section, subsections, or
i sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 11. — Effective Date
on July 1, 2004
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ATTEST:
RENDA JACOBER, CIW CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
m`P—
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TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
ordinance shall take
TE,
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and be in force
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PASSED: _/( day of May, 2004.
,
APPROVED: 7d day of May, 2004.
PUBLISHED: D day of May, 2004.
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I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. /
(passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the
IMayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
\Cwi[\ORDINANCENFveCode Adoption dw
4-[�i✓ (SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER9,%ITY CLERK
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