HomeMy WebLinkAbout3957ORDINANCE NO. _3957
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Chapter 13.01
of the Kent City Code to adopt the 2009 edition of
the International Fire Code and to make other
amendments applicable to Kent.
RECITALS
A. In response to legislative amendments adopted by the State
of Washington, the Kent City Council enacted Ordinance No. 3840 on May
15, 2007, which adopted the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code.
The state recently adopted the 2009 edition of this code, which takes effect
and applies to all cities in the state on July 1, 2010. Therefore, 1t 1s
necessary to amend the Kent City Code to formally adopt the same.
B. In addition to adopting the 2009 code edition, this ordinance
also includes other amendments to reference the Kent Design and
Construction Standards, to reference national standards, to include the
content of appendices C and D within the body of Kent's local amendments
to the International Fire Code, and to repeal those local amendments the
City previously enacted that are now reflected in the 2009 International
Fire Code and are thus no longer necessary.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION l. -Amendment. Chapter 13.01 of the Kent City Code,
entitled "Fire Codes," is amended as follows:
Chapter 13.01
FIRE CODES
Sec. 13.01.010. Fire code -Adopted. In accordance with
Chapter 19.27 RCW, the International Fire Code, ~2009 Ed1t1on,
published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with any
additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or as may be
amended from time to time by the state of Washington through its Building
Code Council pursuant to Chapter 51-54 of the Washington Administrative
Code ("WAC"), and as further amended in this chapter, is hereby adopted
and incorporated by this reference.
One (1) copy of the International Fire Code and the appendices
adopted in KCC 13.0l.030(A) 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, 1f a conflict exists between the prov1s1ons of the International
Fire Code adopted and amended by the Washington State Bu1ld1ng Code
Council and the provisions of this chapter, the Kent City Code provisions
shall govern.
Sec. 13.01.030. Amendments to the International Fire Code
-Chapter 1, Scope and Administration. The following local
amendments to Chapter 1 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Scope
and Administration," including all amendments enacted by the State of
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Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International
Fire Code as follows:
A. Scooe and General Reqwrements -Fire code appendtK.ees adopted.
Section 101 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Scope and General
Requirements," is amended by adding the following new subsection 101.6:
Sec. 101.6. Fire code appendixees adopted.
Appendices Appendix B, C, D, E, F, and G _Qf_Je-the
International Fire Code are-.!..S_hereby adopted.
B. General authority and responsibilities -Retained authority. Section
104 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Authority and
Respons1b1l1t1es," 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 1t necessary to mitigate identified fire
protection impacts and problematic fire protection
systems. These cond1t1ons may include, by way of
example and without l1m1tat1on, increased setbacks,
use of fire retardant materials, installation and/or
mod1ficat1on of standpipes, automatic 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
Respons1b1l1t1es," 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 adm1n1ster and enforce the fire code, the fire code
official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot
lines or setback Imes. No such duty 1s 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:
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See. 105.1.4 .• r:::ccs. The fire code official sl'lall 19re19are
a resolution establishing a schedule of fees for council
consideration, which fees shall include the cost
involved in the processing, issuance, and rene-wal of
19crmits and certificates. Any fee scl1edule adopted by
resolution shall govern the fee amount to 13e assessed
for any permit or certificate and the fire code official
shall collect those fees as a cend1t1on to issuance or
renewal of an·,. permit or certificate. Failure to pay for
either an original permit or t11e required renev1i·al ·.vithin
30 days of the date notice is ~iven, shall result 1n the
City's terminat10F1 of the permit or certificate
application.
ED. Permits -Term. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Permits," 1s amended by adding the following new subsection 105.1.5~:
Sec. 105.1.45. Term. Operational P.Qermits----aOO
ccrt1f1catcs 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.
ff. Permits -Expiration of pro1ect 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 withrn 180 days after the determ1nat1on that a
fully complete project permit application has been
submitted, unless, rn the fire code official determines,
in his or her sole d1scret1on, that the application has
been pursued rn good faith. The fire code official may
extend the time for action on the permit appl1cat1on
for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 90
days, upon written request by the applicant 1f the
applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the
fire code official. showing that circumstances beyond
the applicant's control of the applicant have prevented
action from berng taken. If an application has expired,
plans and other data previously submitted for review
may thereafter be returned to the applicant or
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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.
F. Permits -Electronic Image. Section 105 of the International Fire
Code. entitled "Permits." 1s amended by adding the following new
subsection 105.4. 7:
Sec. 105.4.7. Electronic Image. Prior to final
inspection, the applicant shall provide to the fire code
official an electronic 1 mage of issued construction
documents and corrected documents in accordance
with 105.4.6.
G. Permits -Commercial kitchens. Section 105 of the International Fire
Code. entitled "Permits," 1s amended by adding the following new
subsection 105.6.47:
Sec. 105.6.47. Commercial Kitchen. An
operational permit is required for all commercial
kitchens with type I hood systems.
H. Permits -Emergencv and standby power systems. Section 105 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," 1s amended by adding the
following new subsection 105.6.48:
Sec. 105.6.48. Emergency and standby power
systems. An operational permit 1s required for
emergency or standby power systems identified m
NFPA 110.
I. Permits -Emergency and standby power svstems. Section 105 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits." is amended by adding the
following new subsection 105. 7.15:
Sec. 105.7.15. Emergency and standby power
systems. A construction permit is required for the
installation of an emergency or standby power system
identified in NFPA 110.
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GJ. Board of appeals. Section 108 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Board of appeals," 1s amended by substituting Section 108 with
the following:
Sec. 108. Board of appeals. The City of Kent
hearings examiner 1s designated as the board of
appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions, or determ1nat1ons 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 1nterpretat1on of the
building and fire codes. Appeals shall be made as set
forth in section 13.01.120 13.01.130 of the Kent City
Code.
HK. 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 prov1s1on of this code, or fails to comply with
any of its requirements, or who erects, constructs,
alters, or repairs a building or structure 1n v1olat1on of
(a) the approved construction documents1 (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.
L. Fees. Section 113 of the International Fire Code. entitled "Fees.1' is
amended by substituting subsection 113.1 with the following:
Sec. 113.1. Fees. The fire code official shall collect
fees as a condition to issuance or renewal of any
perm 1t or certificate.
M. Fees -Schedule of permit fees. Section 113 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Fees," 1s amended by subst1tut1ng subsection 113.2 with
the following:
Sec. 113.2. Schedule of Permit Fees. The fire code
official shall prepare a resolution establishing a
schedule of fees for council consideration. which fees
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shall include the cost involved in the processing.
issuance. and renewal of permits and cert1f1cates. Any
fee schedule adopted by resolution shall govern the
fee amount to be assessed for any permit or
certificate.
N. Fees -Termination. Section 113 of the International Fire Code.
entitled "Fees," 1s amended by adding the following new subsection 113.6:
Sec. 113.6. Termination. Failure to pay for either
an original permit or the required renewal within 30
days of the date notice 1s given, shall result m the
City's termination of the permit or certificate
application.
See. 13.91.949. Amendments to the International Fire Code
Chapter 2, Befinitions. The fallowing local amendments to Chapter 2
of the International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions/' arc hereby adopted
and incorporated mto the International Fire Code:
A. Gcr1eral definitiens. Section 202 of the International Fire Code is
amcndcel to adel the followmg four general def1n1t1ons:
APWA 1s the American Public \Vorks Association.
AWWA 1s the American Water 'Narks 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 'tVater for firefighting purposes without restrictions as to
use for that purpose and 1s accessible for 1mmed1ate use at all
times.
Sec. 13.01.&59040. Amendments to the International Fire
Code -Chapter 3, General Preeautiens Against FireReguirements.
The following local amendment to Chapter 3 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "General Precautions Against F1reRequ1rements," including all
amendments enacted by the State of Washington are+s-hereby adopted
and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows:
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A. 'lacant premises Fife protection systems. Sect10F1 311 of the
IF1ternatioF1al Fire Code, eF1t1tled "Vacant Premises," is amended by
substituting subsection 311.2.2 v.·1th the follO'tvmg:
Sec. 311.2.2. Fife protection. Fire alarm, sprinkler, and standpipe systems
shall be maintained IFI an operable cond1t1on at all times.
Exception: If, m the opm1on of the fire code official, the premises (a) has
been cleared of all combustible materials and debris, (b) 1s of the type of
coF1struct1on "Nlth sufficient fire separation d1staF1ce so as to Flot create a
fire hazard, (c) has been secured to prohibit eAtF'f by unauthorized
persons, and (d) has buildings that will not be heated, potentially exposing
fire protectien systems ta freezmg tefflpcratures, theri 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).
A. Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage -Idle Pallets. Section
315 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Miscellaneous Combustible
Materials Storage." is amended by adding a new subsection 315.3.3 as
follows:
Sec. 315.3.3. Idle Pallets. Idle pallets shall be
stored in accordance with Sections 315.3.3.1 through
315.3.3.4.
Sec. 315.3.3.1. Buildings protected with
automatic sprinklers. In buildings protected with
approved automatic sprinklers. the storage of idle
pallets shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 Table
A12.12.1.1.
Sec. 315.3.3.2. Buildings without sprinkler
protection. In buildings that do not have
protection through approved automatic sprinklers.
the storage of idle pallets shall be 1n accordance
with Table 315.3.3.2.
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Table 315.3.3.2 Clearances1 Between
Storage and Buildings
Wall Con:!tCY~tiQO Ogening1 0-50 51-200:
Iv De Pall""'tc Pall ... tc
Masonry None 5 s
.lJlQ..ur
Masonry 12rotected s 10
oi;;ienmgs
3L4 hour
Masonry protected .!Q 20
openings
Non
Masonry protected 2Q 30
ope nm gs
Other .2.Q 30
1· All distances measured m feet.
Sec. 315.3.3.3. Separation from other
storage. The storage of idle pallets shall be
separated from other storage in accordance with
Table 315.3.3.3.
1
0-50
51-200
Over 200
1. All distances measured in feet.
Sec. 315.3.3.4. Stacks. Pallet stacks shall be
arranged to form stable piles. Piles shall be limited
to an area not greater than 400 square feet. A
distance half the pile height or not less than 8 ft.
shall separate stacks.
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10
20
JQ
50
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Sec. 13.01.969050. Amendments to the International Fire
Code -Chapter S, Fire Service Features. The following local
amendments to Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Service Features," including all amendments enacted by the State of
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Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International
Fire Code as follows:
A. Fire Service Features -Defimtions. Section 502 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following
definition to subsection 502.1:
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 building 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 regu1rements of
the International Buildmg Code.
A~. Fire service features -Fire apparatus access roads. Section 503 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
hereby adopted.
BC. 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
d1mens1ons 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 aw; building or
portien thereof 1n excess of 28 feet in height, the fire
apparatus access read shall ha·1c 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).
32_. At least one of the required fire apparatus
access roads shall be located at least a minimum of 15
feet and not more than a maximum of 25 feet from
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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 building to the nearest edge of
the fire apparatus access road.
D. Fire apparatus access roads -Surface. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads/' is
amended by substituting subsection 503.2.3:
Sec. 503.2.3. Surface. Fire apparatus access roads
shall be constructed with a surface of asphalt,
concrete, or other approved driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 30 tons (27,240 kg).
E. Fire aoparatus access roads -Turning radius. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code. entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," 1s
amended by substituting subsection 503.2.4 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.4. Turning radius. All fire apparatus
access roads shall have a 30 foot minimum inside
turning radius and a 50 foot minimum outside turning
radius. The radius must be measured from the travel
lane edge, unless otherwise approved.
F. Fire apparatus access roads -Dead Ends. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.5 with
the following:
Sec. 503.2.S. Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus
access roads in excess of 150 feet ( 45. 72 m) in length
shall be provided with an approved turnaround
designed as illustrated in the Kent Design and
Construction Standards, unless otherwise approved.
€G. Fire apparatus access roads -Bridges and elevated surfaces.
Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access
Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.6 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.6. Bridges and elevated surfaces.
Where a bridge or an elevated surface 1s part of a fire
apparatus access road, the bridge or elevated surface
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shall be constructed and maintained in accordance
with specif1cat1ons established by the fire code off1c1al
and the City's public works director, or their
des1gnees; 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 apparatus1 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, 1f required by the fire code official.
H. Fire apparatus access roads -Grade. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code. entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads." 1s
amended by substituting subsection 503.2. 7 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.7. Grade. Fire apparatus access roads
shall not exceed 15 percent long1tudmal and/or 6
percent laterally in grade. Approach and departure
angle for fire apparatus access shall be as determined
by the fire code official.
I. Fire apparatus access roads -Access road width with a hydrant.
Section 503 of the International Fire Code. entitled "Fire Apparatus Access
Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.2.9:
Sec. 503.2.9. Access road width with a hydrant.
Where a fire hydrant 1s located on a fire apparatus
access road. the minimum road width shall be 26 feet
for 20 feet on both sides of the hydrant operating nut
and shall be marked as a fire lane per Section 503.3.
JG. Fire apparatus access roads -Marking. Section 503 of the
, International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
amended by substituting subsection 503.3 with the following:
Sec. 503.3. Marking. Fire apparatus access roads
shall be marked whenever necessary to maintain the
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unobstructed minimum required width of roadways.
Subject to the fire code off1c1al's prior written
approval, marked fire apparatus access roads, or "fire
lanes" as defined IA 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 off1c1al 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
markings m accordance with the Kent Design and
Construction Standards:
Sec. 503.3.1. Type 1. Type 1 marking shall be
installed to 1dent1fy fire lanes on commercial and
mult1-fam1ly developments or as directed by the
fire code official. The following sl'lall apply to Type 1
marking:
1. Curbs sl'lall be 1dentif1ed by red traffic paint
witl==i a 6 incl==! 't't1de stripe on tl'le top and front,
extending tl==ie lengtl'l of the designated fire lane.
Exception: Fire lanes installed prior to July 1,
2004, v,,·1tl'l yellow paint.
2. Rolled curbs shall be identified by red traffic
paint with a 6 inch wide stripe OFI upper most portion
of the curb, exteF1ding the leflgth of the designated fire
fafte-
3. Lanes without curbs shall be identified by red
traffic paint 'Nith a 6 inch wide stripe OR the [3avement,
extendiRg the leRgtl'l of the designated fire la Re.
4. The ·11ords "NO PARl<ING FIRE LANE" sl'lall
be in 3 inch stroke 1Nh1te letters 18 inches in heigl'lt,
and placed 8 inches measured perpendicular from the
red paint stripe on the pavement. Locations and
intervals 't'•'lll be des1gF1ated by tl'le fire code official;
marking will not exceed 50 feet apart. In most cases,
both sides of the access road shall be marked. Where
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loAg drives are to be marked, tt:le repetitioAs shall
alternate sides of the drive.
s. The fire code official may require Ty13e 1
marking for hammerhead or "¥" turnarouF1ds or IA any
fire laAe area that the fire code official determines has
problem parkmg. The fire code official may require
Type 2 marking in addition when necessary.
Sec. 503.3.2. Type 2. Type 2 marking shall be
installed to identify fire lanes in one-and two-
famlly dwelling developmentsi-:-cul de sac
turnarounds"-as fequ1red by Appendix D of the Fire
Code; or as directed by the fire code official. The
followiAg shall apply to Type 2 marking:
1. T'p'f)e 2 mafkiAg re(f uires metal sigAs stating
"NO PARKING FIRE LANE" to be installed at 1ntefVals
or locations designated by the fire code official;
signage will AOt exceed 150 feet apart.
2. The s1gF1s shall measure 12 mches 1n width
and 18 inches in height and have red letters on a
·1.ih1te background.
3. A metal s19A shall be installed OA both sides
of the post to face traffic te ensure high v1s1b1llt'{ for
motonsts. Signs shall be installed as required by
current City of Kent Construction Standards.
Exception: On construction sites, af)proved
portable Of temporary sign posts and bases may be
ttSed-:-
4. Where fire lanes are adjacent to buildiAgs er
structures and when approved or directed b·; the fire
code off1c1al, the signs may be 13laced on the face of
the building or structure.
Sec. 503.3.3. Type 3. Type 3 marking shall be
installed to address s1tuat1ons where neither Type 1
or 2 marking 1s effective as determined by the fire
code official.The follov11·1ng shall a13ply to Type 3
marking:
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1. WheFe dir=eet:ed by the fife cede official,
s.Spec1f1c areas designated by the fire code official
shaJI be des1gi=rnted and those areas are to be
marked with diagonal striping across the width of
the fire lane. Diagonal marking shall be used in
conJunct1on 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 diagonal Imes shall be
in red traffic paint, parallel with each other, at least
6 inches 1n width, and 24 inches apart. Lettering
shall occur as with Type 1 marking.
Sec. 593.3.4. Yellew pai"t exeel't:ien repealed.
Effective July 1, 2008, the yellow paint exception m
503.3.1(1) 1s repealed.
K. Fire apoaratus access roads -Commercial and Industrial
Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Apparatus Access Roads." 1s amended by adding the following new
subsection 503. 7:
Sec. 503.7. Commercial and Industrial
Developments. Fire apparatus access roads serving
commercial and industrial developments shall be in
accordance with Sections 503.7.1 through 503.7.3.
Sec. 503.7.1. Buildings exceeding three
stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities
exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall
have at least three means of fire apparatus access
for each structure.
Sec. 503.7 .2. Buildings exceeding 62.000
square feet in area. Buildings or facil1t1es having
a gross building area of more than 62,000 sguare
feet 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 that have a
single approved Are apparatus access road
when all buildings are equipped throughout with
approved automatic spnnkler systems.
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Sec. 503. 7 .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
woperty or area to be served, measured in a
straight line between accesses.
L. Fire apparatus access roads -Aerial Fire Apoaratus Access Roads.
Section 503 of the International Frre Code. entitled "Fire Apparatus Access
Roads." 1s amended by adding the following new subsection 503.8:
M.
Sec. 503.8. Aerial fire apparatus roads. The fire
apparatus access roads that accommodate aerial fire
apparatus shall be in accordance wrth Sections 503 .8.1
through 503.8.3.
Sec. 503.8.1. Where required. Buildings or
portions of buildings or fac1l1t1es exceeding 30 feet
rn height above the lowest level of frre department
vehicle access shall be provided wrth approved fire
apparatus access roads that are capable of
accommodating fire department aerial apparatus.
Overhead utrlrty and power lines shall not be
located within the aerial fire apparatus access
roadway.
Sec. 503.8.2 Width. Fire apparatus access roads
shall have a minimum unobstructed wrdth of 26
feet. exclusive of shoulders. in the immediate
vicinity of any burldrng or portion of building more
than 30 feet in height.
Sec. 503.8.3 Proximity to building. At least one
of the required access routes meeting this condition
shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the
building. The location of the parallel access route
shall be approved.
Fire aooaratus access roads Multi-Family Residential
Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code. entitled "Fire
Apparatus Access Roads." 1s amended by adding the following new
subsection 503.9:
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Sec. 503.9. Multi-family residential
developments. The fire apparatus access roads
serving multi-family residential developments shall be
in accordance with Sections 503.9.1 through 503.9.2.
Sec. 503.9.1. Projects having from 100
through 200 dwelling units. Mult1-fam1ly
res1dent1al projects having from 100 through 200
dwelling units shall be provided 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
903.3.1.1or903.3.1.2.
Sec. 503.9.2. Projects hayjng more than 200
dwelling units. Multi-family residential proJeets
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.
N. Fire apparatus access roads -One-and Two-Family Residential
Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Apparatus Access Roads," 1s amended by adding the following new
subsection 503.10:
Sec. 503.10. One-and Two-family residential
developments. The fire apparatus access roads
serving one and two -family res1dent1al developments
shall be 1n accordance with Sections 503.10.1.
Sec. 503.10.1. Projects having more than 30
dwelling units. Developments of one-or two-
fa mily dwellings where the number of dwelling
units exceeds 30 sh al I be provided with separate
and approved fire apparatus access roads and shall
meet the requirements of Section 503.7.3.
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Exceotions:
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 approved
automatic sprinkler systems installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1. l.
903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 of the International
Fire Code, access from two directions shall
not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire
apparatus access road shall not be increased
unless fire apparatus access roads will,
w1th1n a reasonable time, connect with future
development. as determined by the fire code
official.
O. Fire Aoparatus Access Roads -Underground Structures. Section 503
of the International Fire Code, entitled, "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," 1s
amended by adding the following new subsection 503.11:
Sec. 503.11. Underground structures. Installation
of underground structures under or within 10 feet of
fire apparatus access roads shall be designed using
approved load cntena that shall accommodate the
loading of fire department aerial aoparatus unless
otherwise approved.
fE. Access to bwlding 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.
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2. Eaeh teF1aF1t space provided with a secondary exit
to the extenor or exit corridor shall be provided 't't'lth
tenant ident1f1cation by busmess name and/or address.
Letters and numbers shall be posted on the
corridor;'extenor side of tt:ie door, be plainly legible,
and shall contrast with their background.
--32,. An approved access walkway shall be provided
to connect fire apparatus access roads to exterior
openings.
4,3.. All occupancies shall be required to provide
approved life safety rescue access.._, as defined in
section 902 of this code.
Exception:
1. Miscellaneous Group U occupancies.
2. Roof access need not be provided to roof
levels having slope greater than 4 m 12.
F. Rrc protectroF1 water St:Jf3f3{;es IF1staHati'Ofl requirements. Section
508 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water
Supplies," is amended by substitutir1g subsection 508.5.7 with the
follo·wmg:
Sec. 508.5.7. JnstaHation requirements. All fire
hydrants shall be installed m accordance 't\'1th the
spec1ficat1ons established by the fire code official or his
or her designee, or at a mm1mum 1 m accordance ·11v1th
the latest NFPA 1 APV.'A, or A\\'\VA standards. In
add1t1on, unless modified by ·.vritten dec1sior1 of the fire
code official, the fallewir19 requirements shall apply to
all building construction projects:
1. All fire hydrant p1p1ng, valves, and related
appurter1ances shall be approved by the City's public
works departmer1t.
2. The fire hydrant installation afld its attendant
water system conr1ection shall conform to the City's
specifications and design and construction standards.
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3. An auxiliary gate ·1alve s11all be iAstalled at tl<'te
main line tee to permit the repair and replacement of
the hydrant without d1srupt1on of '!Nater service.
4. All hydrants shall be plumb, plus or minus 3
degrees, to be set to finished grade with the bottom
flange 2 inches abmte the ground or curb grade and
have no less than 36 inches 1n diameter of clear area
arouFld 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.
9istance from the pumper 13ort to the street curb shall
be no further than 10 feet.
6. The lead from the service main to the hydfiJnt
shall be no less tl"tan 6 inches m diameter. Any
hydrant leads over SO feet m length from the water
main to hydrant sl"tall be no less than 8 inches in
diameter.
7. All l1ydraF1ts installed ifl siAgle famil•t residential
areas shall be suppheet ey not less than 6 inch mains
and shall be capable of delivering 1,0001.500 gpm fire
flow over and above average maximum demands at
the farthest pomt of the installation.
8. All hydraF1ts shall have at least 5 iflch miAimum
·1al•o·e openings, "O" nng stem seal, two 2 1/2 mcl"t
Flational standard thread hose ports, one 4 1/2 inch
steamer port with national standard threads or
othenN1se determined by the fire code official. In
addition, all hydrants sl1all meet AW'llA stanelafds for
public 11ydraRts and be of a type approved for use m
the City by the Clt•;'s public 'lv'Orks department.
9. All pipe sl1all meet the City standards as
determined by the public works department. Piping
located entirely within pnvate property and maintained
by the property owner shall meet the requirements
and be approved by the fire cede official. Tl1e fire cede
official may appro'll'e any p1pmg matenal that has been
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tested and approved by a Rationally recogrnzed testiAg
laboratory.
10. The maximum distance bct'v't'Cen hydrants in
single family use district zones shall be 600 feet.
11. The maximum distance betv.·een hydrants in
commercial, industrial, and apartment (including
duplex) use zones shall be 300 feet.
12. LateFal spacing of hydrants shall be predicated
on hydrants being located at street 1ntcrsect1ons.
13. Tl<le appropriate water authority and the fire
department shall be not1f1ed in writing of the
anticipated date the hydrant installation and its
attendant water connection system vrill be available
for use.
Q. Fire protection water supplies -Physical protection. Section 507 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by substituting subsection 507.5.6 as follows:
Sec. 507.5.6. Physical protection. Where fire
hydrants are subJect to impact by a motor vehicle,
guard posts shall be designed and installed 1n
accordance with the Kent Design and Construction
Standards.
R. Fire protection water supplies -Fire Hvdrant. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.7 as follows:
Sec. 507.5.7. Fire hydrant. Fire hydrants shall be
designed and installed m accordance with the Kent
Design and Construction Standards.
S. Fire protection water supolies -Backffow prevention. Section 507 of
the International Fire Code. entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies." is
amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.8 as follows:
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Sec. 507 .S.S. Backflow prevention. All prjyate fire
systems shall be isolated by an approved method in
accordance with the local water purveyor.
' T. Fire protection water supplies -Capacitv far residential areas.
Section 507 of the International Fire Code. entitled "Fire Protection Water
Supplies," 1s amended by add mg a new subsection 507 .6 as follows:
Sec. 507 .6. Capacity for residential areas. All
hydrants installed m single family residential areas
shall be capable of delivering 1.500 gpm fire-flow over
and above average maximum demands at the farthest
pomt of the 1nstallat1on.
u. Fire protection water supplies -Spacing. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies." is
amended by adding a new subsection 507. 7 as follows:
Sec. 507.7. Spacing. The spacing of hydrants shall
be in accordance with Sections 507.7.1 through
507.7.5.
Sec. 507.7.1. Single family. The maximum fire
hydrant spacing serving single family residential
areas shall be 600 feet as measured along the fire
apparatus access road.
Sec. 507.7.2. Commercial. industrial and
multi-family. The maximum fire hydrant spacing
serving commercial, industrial, multi-family or
other areas shall be 300 feet as measured along
the fire apparatus access road.
Sec. 507.7.3. Medians. Where streets are
provided with median dividers which cannot be
crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines. hydrants
shall be provided on each side of the street and be
arranged on an alternating basis. prov1dmg, on
each side of the street. no more than the maximum
spacing.
Sec. 507.7.4. Arterials. Where arterial streets
are provided with four or more traffic lanes
hydrants shall be provided on each side of the
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street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
providing. on each side of the street, no more than
the maximum spacing.
Sec. 507.7.S. Transportation. Where new water
mains are extended along streets where hydrants
are not needed for protection of structures or
s1m1lar fire problems. fire hydrants shall be
provided at a spacing not to exceed 1.000 feet to
provide for transportation hazards.
V. Fire protect/On water supplies -Required hydrants. Section 507 of
the International Fire Code. entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies." is
amended by adding a new subsection 507.8 as follows:
Sec. 507.8. Required hydrants. The number of
hydrants required for a bu1ld1ng shall be based on the
calculated fire-flow. The first hydrant will be calculated
for up to 1,500 gpm. An add1t1onal hydrant will be
required for every additional 1.000 gpm, or fraction
thereof. The required hydrants shall be within 600 feet
of the building as measured along the fire apparatus
access roads serving the building.
WG. Fire protection water supplies -Notification. Section 598--507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding a new subsection 598507 .6-2._as follows:
Sec. 598507 .69. 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. 598507.69.1. In-service notification.
The fire code official shall be not1f1ed when any
newly installed hydrant or main 1s placed into
service.
Sec. 598507 .. 69.2. Out-of-service
notification. Where any hydrant is out of service
or has not yet been placed 1n service, the hydrant
shall be 1dent1f1ed as being out of service and
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shall be appropriately marked as out of service,
by a method approved by the fire code official.
H. Fi•"e protectiofl water Sl::lfJfJlfes Dead end maifls prohl/Jitcd. Section
508 of ttw International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water
Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 508.7 as follows:
Sec. 508. 7. Dead Cfld mams pr·oh:b1ted. VVhen
appropriate, all water mains in any prOJect shall be
looped.
XI. Fire protection water supp/res -Building permit requirements.
Section 59&-507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection
Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 598507.8-10 as
follows:
Sec. 588507 . .!Q8. Building permit requirements.
No building permit shall be issued until all plans
required by this section have been submitted and
approved m accordance with the prov1s1ons of this
section. No construction beyond the foundation shall
be allowed until all hydrants and mams required by
this section are m place and approved.
J. flrc departmcF1t access to equipment IdentificatioFI. Section 510 of
the Intcrnat1onal Fire Code, entitled "Fire Department Access to
Equipment," is amended by subst1tut1F1g subsection 510.1 with the
following:
Sec. 510.1. ldent.·ficatioFI. The follmvlFlg 1dent1f1cat1on
requirements shall apply to access to equipment.
1. Fire 19retection equ1pmeflt and fire hydrants shall
be clearly· identified in an approved manner to prevent
parking and/or other obstructions.
2. Entrances to rooms centaiAIFIQ eeF1trols for air
cond1t1oning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or
otl='ler fire detection, suppress10F1, or control elements
shall be 1deritif1ed for the use of the fire department.
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3. Approved signs are required to 1dent1fy fire
protection equipment and equipment location. Signs
shall be constructed of durable matenals, permanently
installed, and readily v1s1ble.
4. All fire department connections shall have a sign
approved by the fire code official.
Sec. 13.01.060. Amendments to the International Fire Code
-Chaoter 6, Building Services and Systems. The following local
amendments to Chapter 6 of the International Fire Code. entitled
"Building Services and Systems." including all amendments enacted by the
State of Washington are hereby adopted and incorporated into the
International Fire Code as follows:
A. Commercral Kitchen Hoods -Where requrred. Section 609 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Commercial Kitchen Hoods." 1s amended
by adding the following subsections to section 609.2:
Sec. 609.2.1. Permit Reguired. Permits shall be
regu1red as set forth in Section 105.6.
Sec. 609.2.2. Approved drawing. The stamped and
approved cook line drawing shall be displayed adJacent
to the suppression system pull station prior to the final
inspection. The approved drawing shall be maintained
and available for inspection.
Sec. 13.01.070. Amendments to the International Fire Code
-Chapter 7, Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction. The following local
amendments to Chapter 7 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-
Resistance-Rated Construction," including all amendments enacted by the
State of Washington are hereby adopted and incorporated into the
International Fire Code as follows:
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A. Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction -Testing. Section 703 of the
International Fire Code. entitled "Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction," 1s
amended by substituting 703.4 with the following:
Sec. 703.4. Testing. Horizontal, vertical sliding and
rolling fire doors shall be inspected and tested
annually to confirm proper operation and full closure.
A written record shall be maintained on the premises
for three years and copies shall be delivered to the fire
code official within 14 calendar days of the inspection
or test.
Sec. 13.01.~.Q.S.Q. 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," including all amendments enacted by the State of
Washington are hereby adopted are hereby adopted and incorporated into
the International Fire Code as follows: as 1f full'( set forth thcreiA-:-
A. Fire protection systems -Scope and application. Section 901 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by supplementing
substituting subsection 901.1 with the following:
B.
Sec. 901.1. Scope and application. The prov1s1ons
of this chapter shall apply to all occupancies and
buildings, shall specify where fire protection systems
arc 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 bu1ld1ng
codes, including state and local amendments, or other
city ordinances, resolutions, or regulations. In the
event of any conflict 1n requirements among these
codes, ordinances, resolutions, or regulations, the
more stringent provision shall apply.
Fire protcctiofl systems Stafldards. Section 901 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "General," 1s amended by supplementing
subsection 901.6.1 and Table 901.6.1 w1tl9 the following:
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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 1n Table 901.6.1 belO'vv.
Table 991.6.1
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM '4AINTENANCE STANDARDS
S¥STEM STAN BARB
Garbon elio*iele fire e*ting1::11sfling syst:ems NFPA 12
Glean agent fire exting1::11shin§ systems NFPA 2091
9r'r chemical fire extiA§tllShlA§ s•;st:eFAS NFPA 17
Ernergenc•r 13ovt•er s•rst:erns NFPA 119 & NFPA 11:1:
Fire alarm syst:erns NFPA 72
Fire doors NFPA 89
Foam fire C*t:ing1::1ishing S't'st:ems NFPA 11
Halegenat:ee fire ext1ng1::11sh1n§ systems NFPA 12A
Port:asle fire ext:iA§1::1isl9ers NFPA 10
SrnolE:e coAtrol systems NFPA 92A
l:!neer§ro1::1nci fire lines and hycirant:s NFPA 25
Water 6ased fire 13rotection systems NFPA 25
VJater mist systems NFPA 750
VJe'f. cl9em1cal fire extiF1g1::1ishing syst:eFAs NFPA 17A
EB. Fire protection systems -Defmitions. Section 902 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the
following tl"lrec def1nit1on to subsection 902. ls:
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PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. A fire
protection system that generates repeated
preventable malfunctions.
FIRE FLOVV. A measure of the sustained flow of
available water for firefighting at a spec1f1c building or
within a specific area at 20 pounds per square inch
residual pressure.
FIRE WALL. An appreved wall of not less Uian 4 hour
fire resistive construction with no openings, which
extends vertically from the foundation to termiRatc 1n
a parapet Rot less thafl 30 inches above the roof, and
which extends horizontally to the furthest projection of
any portion of the building or to a poiAt 30 inches
beyond the intersecting exterior wall, whichever is
furthest. As an alternative to the horizontal
reeiuirements, such fire wall may be extended a
minimum of 30 inches along both sides of the
intersecting extenor 'Nall, provided there are no
pro1ect1ons beyond the intersecting exterior wall.
LIFE SAFETY RESCUE ACCESS. Unobstructed access to
all fioor levels and each roof level of a building on not
less than 20 percent of the building perimeter by
ut1llz1ng a 35 foot ladder. An alternate method would
be at least 1 stairway enclosure ·1nth exit doonNays
from each floor level and witl=l a door opening onto
each roof level which conforms to the requirements of
the International Building Code.
C. Fire Protect/On Systems -Records. Section 901 of the International
Fire Code. entitled "General." 1s amended by substituting 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 three years and copies shall be delivered
to the fire code official within 14 calendar days of each
test, inspection. or maintenance of the system.
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D. Automatic sprinkler systems -General. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is
amended by substituting 903.1 with the following:
Sec. 903.1. General. Automatic sprinkler systems
shall comply with this section and shall be considered
a fire alarm system.
E. Automatic sprinkler systems -Where required. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," 1s
amended by supplementing subsection 903.2 with the following:
Sec. 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic
fire sprinkler systems shall be installed as follows:
1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow_;_--as
FeeiuiFed by this code.
Exception: Miscellaneous Group U Occupancies.
2. All new buildings and structures regulated by the
International Building Code requiring 2,000 gallons per
minute or more fire flow, or with a gross floor area of
10,000 or more square feet (929 m 2 ), or where this
code provides a more restrictive floor/fire area
requirement, and shall be provided m 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 alarmsmoke detection system m
accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from
the remainder of the building by a wall with a fire
resistaF1ce ratin§ of not less than 1 hour fire barriers
constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the
International Building Code or and a floor/ceiling
assembly w1t'9 a fire Fesistance rating of not less than
2 hours horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with Section 712 of the International
Building Code, or both.
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3. Where this code requires the installation of an
automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy
within an otherwise non-spnnklered building, then
automatic sprinkler protectmn will be required
throughout the entire building.
4. When the required fire apparatus access roadway
grade is 12 percent or greater.
F. Automatic S(Jt'ink:ler systems GF6up A 3. SeetioA 903 ef the
lntemat1enal Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," 1s
amended by supplementing subsection 903.2.1.3 ·.•.11th the following:
Sec. 903.2.1.3. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be provided for Group A 3 occupancies where one of
the follov.·ing conditions exists:
1. Tf:le fire area exceeds 12,000 seiuare feet (1115
m~r.
2. The f.ire area has an occupant load of 300 or
more.
3. The f.ire area is located on a floor other than the
le'v·el ef exit discharge.
4. Dance halls v.·here the total gross floor area
exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 mlct.
.EG. Automatic sprinkler systems -Speculative use warehouses. Section
903 of the International Fire Code, entrtled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems,"
is amended by adding the followrng new subsectron 903.2.8_2.3:
Sec. 903.2.89,.3. Speculative use warehouses.
Where the occupant, tenant, or use of the building or
storage commodity has not been determined or 1t is
otherwise a speculative use warehouse or building, the
automatic sprinkler system shall be designed to
protect not less than and installed in accordance with
the following:
1. The design area shall he not less tf:lan 5,600
seiuare feet (520 m~t.-
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2. Tl'le deF1sie,· stiall be FIOt less tl9aF1 tl9at fef' Celass
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.
At1tomatic sprinkler systems Alarms. SectioFI 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Autornat1c Sprinkler Systems," 1s
arnended by supplernentmg subsection 903.4.2 ·,•,1th the follmvmg:
Sec. 903.4.2. Alarms Extcrwr notiftctJtiefl. A water
motor gong shall be connected to ever'y' autornat1c
sprinkler system. The water motor gong shall be
activated by 'Nater flow equivalent to the flow of a
single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in
the system. The water motor gong shall be provided
on the exterior of the building m an approved loeat1on
at each riser or riser group.
Exception: NFPA 130 and NFPA 13R sprinkler systerns
rnay utilize an electncall't' operated alarm bell on the
exterior of the building m an approved location at each
riser or riser group, provided that the electrically
operated alarm bell caAnot be silenced during 'Nater
flew-;-
G. Automatic sprinkler systems -Check valve. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems." is
amended by adding a new subsection 903.3.8 as follows:
Sec. 903.3.8. Check valve. All automatic sprinkler
system risers shall be equipped with a check valve.
Exception: NFPA 13 D sprinkler systems.
H. Automatic sprinkler svstems -Existing buildings. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code. entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," 1s
amended by substituting subsectron 903.6 with the following:
Sec. 903.6. Existing Buildings. An approved
automatic sprrnkler system shall be installed in
existing buildings and structures where required in
Section 4603.
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I. Autematrc SfJrfnkler systems Existing buildings. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is
amended by supplementing subsection 903.6 with the following:
Sec. 903.6.1. Alterations and adef;tmns. The
provisions of this cha19ter shall a19ply to additions and
substantial alterations to existing buildings regardless
of use when such addition er substantial alteration
plus the existing gross floor area equals 10,000 or
greater square feet. Fer pur19oses of this section, a
substantial alteration shall be defined as an alteration
that costs 50 percent or more of the current assessed
~·alue of the structure and impacts more than 50% of
the gross floor area.
Sec. 903. 6.2. PyroxyHn plastics. All structures
occu19ied for the manufacture or storage of articles of
cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic shall be equipped
't't'ith an approved automatic fire extmguishmg system.
Vaults located ·1.·1thm bu1ld1ngs for the storage of raw
pyroxylin shall be protected with an approved
automatic sprin kier system capable of discharging
1.66 gallons per mmute 19er square foot (68 L/min/mr7
over the area of the vault.
:JI. Automatic sprinkler systems -Riser room access. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is
amended by adding a new subsection 903. 7 as follows:
Sec. 903.7. Riser room access. All risers shall be
located m a dedicated room with an exterior door, and
with lighting and heat for the room.
K,l. Fire alarm and detection systems -General. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is
amended by supplementing substituting subsection 907 .1...J with the
following:
Sec. 907 .1.~3. Equipment. Systems and their
components shall be listed and approved for the
purpose for which they are installed. All new alarm
systems shall be addressable. Each device shall have
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its own address and shall annunciate individual
addresses at a UL Central Station.
See. 907.1.3. Fire <icffie&on sysffim. lfl addition to
any requirement of subsect10F1 907.2 or 907.3, all
occu13ancies exceeding 7,000 square feet gross floor
area shall be required to provide an ap19roved
automatic fire detection system. Fire walls as noted in
the International Bu1ldmg 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 m section 902 of this code.
E*ccptions:
1. Grou19 U Occupancies.
2. Occu19aF1c1es protected througtiout by an
approved/momtored automatic sprinkler system can
delete heat detectors from ttlc system.
3. One and two famil·t residences.
K. Fire alarm and detection systems -Where required -new buildings
and structures. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Alarm and Detection Systems." 1s amended by substituting subsection
907.2 with the following:
Sec. 907 .2. Where required -new buildings and
structures. An approved fire alarm system installed 1n
accordance with the prov1s1ons of this code and NFPA
72 shall be provided 1n new buildings and structures
7,000 square feet and greater or 1n accordance with
Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide
occupant notification in accordance with Section
907.6, unless other requirements are provided by
another section of this code.
Exception; Miscellaneous Group U buildings and
structures.
A minimum of one manual fire alarm box shall be
provided in an approved location to in1t1ate a fire
alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing
automatic fire detectors or water-flow detection
devices. Where other sections of this code allow
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elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a
single fire alarm box shall be installed.
Exceptions:
1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for
fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall
control and supervisory service.
2. The manual fire alarm box 1s not required for
Group R-2 occupancies unless regu1red by the
fire code official to provide a means for fire
watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a
sprinkler impairment event. Where provided.
the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in
an area that 1s accessible to the public.
L. Fu·c alarm and detectr'Ofl systems Pane! upgrades. Section 907 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is
amended by adding a new subsection 907.3.3 as follo·n-s:
Sec. 907.3.3. Panel upgrade. If an existing fire alarm
control panel 1s replaced, the replacement must meet
the reeiu1rernents of 907. 1.2.
Exception: Structures under 7,000 seiuare feet unless
otherwise required by the International Fire Code.
M. Fire alarm and detection systems Alarm notiftcaticm i3f3'f3A'aRees.
Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and
Detection Systems," is arnended by supplernent1ng subsection 907.10 ·1;1th
the follO't't'IAQ:
Sec. 907.10.1. Vistbfe alarms. Visible alarm
notification appliances shall be provided 1n accordance
witl"I Sections 907.10.1.1 through 907.10.1.3.
Exceptions:
1. V1s1ble alarm not1f1cation appliances are not
reeiu1red in alterations, except where an ex1st1ng fire
alarrn system is upgraded or replaced, or a ne·.v fire
alarrn system 1s installed.
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2. Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be
required in exits defined in Section 1002.1.
3. Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be
required in non public accessible storage areas 1n S 1
and S 2 occupancies or other appro'v'ed area.
Sec. 907.1 O .1.1. Publ-icf common and cmpl-oycc ~·1ork
areas. Public, common and employee work areas shall
be provided with v1s1ble not1f1cat1on appliances.
Sec. 907.10.1.2. Groups J 1 and R 1. Groups I 1
and R 1 sleepmg units in accordance with Table
907.10.1.1 shall be provided with a visible alarm
notif1cat1on appliance, activated by both the in room
smoke alarm and the building fire alarm system.
Table 907.10.1.2 •1isible and At1dible Alarms
Slee.,ing aeeommedatiens
Nt1mber ef with . .,.isible and at1dible
sleeping t1nits alarms
6 to 2S -2
26 to SO 4
Sl to 75 ::;-
76 to 100 g.
101 to 150 H-
lSl to 200 1-4
201 to 300 -1-7
301 to 400 w
401 to 500 R
501 to 1,900 5% of! the total
1,001 and over SO plus 3 each 100 over 1,000
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Sec. 907.10.1.3. Group R 2. In Group R 2
occupancies required by Section 907 to ha·1te a fire
alarm system, all dv•mll1ng units and sleeping units
shall be pFO\,;'lded.
NJ,,,. flre 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 lby substituting the following in
subsection 907.-1-2-4.1:. The amended subsection 907.12 ~reads as
follO'NS:
Sec. 907 .444.1. Duct smoke detectors. Duct
smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's
fire alarm control panel unit when a fire alarm system
is provided. Act1vat1on of a duct smoke detector shall
initiate a visible and audible trouble 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
duct 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.
BM. Fire alarm and detection systems -Locked Latched alarms. Section
907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection
Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.~10 as follows:
Sec. 907.HlO. Loel<ed Latched alarms. All signals
shall be automatically "locked mlatched" at the fire
alarm control unit~ until their operated devices are
returned to normal cond1t1on, and the alarm
pa-Re+control unit 1s manually reset.
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.PN. Fire alarm and detection systems -Resetting. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," 1s
amended by adding a new subsection 907.~11 as follows:
Sec. 907.~11. Resetting. All fire alarm control
units panels shall be reset only by an
approvedapproved person.
Sec. 907.~11.1. Reset code. The reset code
for the fire alarm control urntpat=tel or keypad shall be
3-7-1-2-3-4. The reset code shall not be changed
without approval of the Fire Marshal fire code official.
QQ. Fire alarm and detection systems -Fire alarm control panel unit
location. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm
and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.B
12 as follows:
Sec 907 .B12. Fire alarm control panel :YD.it
location. All fire alarm control panels units shall be
located 1n the riser room designed and msta lled m
accordance with Section 903.7.t. or an approved
location.
P. Smoke Control Systems-Wntten Record. Section 909 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Smoke Control Systems." 1s amended by
substituting 909.20.2 with the following:
Sec. 909.20.2. Written record. The records shall
include the date of the maintenance. 1dentificat1on of
the servicing personnel and notification of any
unsatisfactory condition and the corrective action
taken, including parts replacement. The written record
of smoke control system testing and maintenance shall
be maintained on the premises for three years and
copies shall be delivered to the fire code official w1th1n
14 calendar days of each test or maintenance of the
system.
Q. Fire Protect10n Systems -Signs. Section 912 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire Department Connections." 1s amended by
substituting 912.4 with the following:
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Sec. 912.4. Signs. Fire department connections shall
be clearly 1dentif1ed in an approved manner to prevent
obstruction by parking and other obstructions.
All fire department connections shall have an approved
sign attached below the Siamese clapper. The sign
shall specify the type of water-based fire protection
system. the structure. and the building areas served.
See. 13.91.080. Amendments te the Internatie"al Fire Code
Chapter 14, Fire Safet·t Dt1ri"g Construdien a"d Demolition. The
following local amendment to Chapter 14 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition," 1s hereby
adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set
forth therein.
A. \."later supply fer fife protection Vlhcn required. Section 1412 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Water Supply for Fire Protection," 1s
amended by supplementing subsection 1412.1 ·141th 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
Sec. 13.01.090. Amendments to the International Fire Code
-Chapter 46, Construction Reguirements for Existing Buildings.
The following local amendments to Chapter 46 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Construction Requirements for Ex1st1ng Bu1ld1ngs," including
all amendments enacted by the State of Washington are hereby adopted
and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows:
A. Fire Safetv Requirements for Existing Buildings -Additions and
Alterations. Section 4603 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," 1s amended by adding a new
subsection 4603.4.4 as follows:
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Sec. 4603.4.4. Alterations and additions. The
prov1s1ons of this chapter shall apply to additions and
substantial alterations to existing buildings regardless
of use when such addition plus the existing floor area
equals 10,000 or greater square feet or substantial
alteration occurs in a structure equaling 10.000 or
greater square feet. For purposes of this section, a
substantial alteration shall be defined as an alteration
that costs 50 percent or more of the current assessed
value of the structure and impacts more than 50% of
the gross floor area.
B. Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings -Fire Alarm Control
Unit Replacement. Section 4603 of the International Fire Code. entitled
"Fire Safety Requirements for Ex1st1ng Buildings." 1s amended by adding a
new subsection 4603.7.4 as follows:
Sec. 4603. 7 .4. Fire alarm control unit
replacement. If an existing fire alarm control unit is
replaced with identical equipment it shall be
considered maintenance.
Sec. 13.01.100. Amendments to the International Fire Code
-Chapter 47, Reference Standards. The following local amendments
to Chapter 47 of the International Fire Code. entitled "Reference
Standards." including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington
are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as
follows:
A. Reference Standards -NFPA. Section NFPA of the International Fire
Code. entitled "Reference Standards," 1s amended by modifying the
Standard reference number dates of publication as follows:
13-10
13D-10
13R-10
Installation of Sprinkler Systems
Installation of Spnnkfer Svstems m One-and
Two-familv Dwellings and Manufactured
Homes
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to and Including
Four Stones m Height
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20-10 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection
24-10 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Apourtenances
110-10 Emergencv and Standby Power Systems
111-10 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and
Standby Power Svstems
Sec. 13.01.99-9110. Amendments to the International Fire
· Code -Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings. The
following local amendments to Appendix B to the International Fire Code,
entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," including all amendments
enacted by the State of Washington are hereby adopted and incorporated
into the International Fire Code as follows: as 1f fully set forth therein.
A. Fire-flow requirements for buildings -Accessory Group U buildings.
Section BlOS of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow
Requirements for Buildings," is amended by adding a new subsection
6105.1.1:
See. 8105.1.h Accessory Group U buildings.
Section 6105.2 will not apply to accessory Ggroup U
buildings 1f all of the following cond1t1ons apply:
1. The residence and accessory Ggroup U building
aggregate gross floor area does not exceed 3,600
square feet.
2. The residence meets the fire.:-flow requirements
of section 6105.1.
3. The residence and accessory Ggroup U building
meet the requirements of sections 503.1.1 and
508.1.1.
4. The location of the accessory G~roup U building
is at least 10' from any building and at least 5' from
the property line.
See. 13.91.095. Amendments te the International Fire Cede
Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Leeatien and Distriln1tien. The following
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local amcAdmeAts to AppeFldix C to tl=le International Fire Code, entitled
''Fire H'fdrant Location and DistnbutioR," arc hereby adopted and
incorporated into the International Fire Code as if fully set forth therem.
A. ,IJ,)umber arui d1stnbution of fire hydrants. Section Cl OS of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Distribution of Fire Hydrants," IS
amended by subst1tutiAg Table ClOS.1 with the following:
TABLE C195.1
NYMBER A:NB 91S=FRIBY=Fl9N 9F FIRE 11¥9AA:N=FS
......... -......... ----... --.
FIRE FLOW HIND.UH AVERAGE SPACING ---......... .._, ·---. ----. ---.. . --.... -...
REQ'=IIA:EHENT ... ·-----.... --BETWEEN STREET OR ROAD
~ ~-.
(!ll'ft'I) HYDRANTS HYDRANTS~ (feet) FRONTAGE TO A
t-IYDRAN=F"
1,750 or less -1-6GG 300
:2:,880 :2:,:2:50 -2-45G -2-2-5
2:,500 3-45G -2-2-5
3,980 3 400 -22-5
3,500 4,900 4 359 -21-G
4,590 5,980 5 300 -1-BG
5,500 6 300 l8G
6,000 6 -2-59 -1-5G
6,500 t',000 f r5G -15G
7,500 or more 8 OF moree -2-00 HG
Fer SI: 1 feet• 304 .8 mm, 1 galleA per mmtite • 3.785 L/m.
a. Redtiee b'f 100 feet for dead eAd streets er reads.
b. Where streets are provided with mediaA d1v1ders wh1eh eaA be eressed by
fire fighters ptilhAg hose Imes, or where arterial streets are provided ·.v1tl9 fetir or
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more traffic lafles and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles 17cr day,
hydrant s17ac1ng shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged
on an alternating basis up to a fire flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute
and 400 feet for higher fire flow requirements.
c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not
needed for protection of structures or s1m1lar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be
provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation
hazards.
d. Reduce by 50 feet for dead end streets or roads.
e. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.
See. 13.91.199. Arnendrnents te the Internatienel Fire Code
Appendix D, Fire Apparatt1s Aeeess Reads. The following local
amendments to Appendix 0 to the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Apparatus Access Roads," are hereby adopted and incorporated into the
International Fire Code as 1f fully set forth therein.
A. Requimd access Access and leading. SectioA 0102 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Required Access," is amended by
substituting subsection 0102.1 with the following:
See. 0192.1. Aeeess and leading. Facilities,
buildings, or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department
apparatus by 'Nay of an approved fire apparatus
access road with asphalt, concrete, er other approved
driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load
of fire apparatus weighing at least 30 tons (27,240
k§t.-
B. Mm1mum specifications Access road width with a hydrant. Section
D103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "M1n1mum Spec1f1cations," 1s
amended by substituting subsection 0103.1 Vo' 1th the folle'r'o'IAg:
See. 0193.1. Aeeess read v.-idt:h with a h"t'drant.
Where a fire hydrant is located en a fire apparatus
access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet
(7925 mm) for 20 feet on both sides of the operating
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c.
nut aml may be marlced as a fire lane per Section
503.3.
Minimum SfJCCifieatJefls Dead eF1d fite a1313aratus access road
tutnaFDund FiguFe 0103.1. Figure 0103.1, entitled "Dead End Fire
Apparatus Access Road Turnaround," 'Nh1ch is il'lcluded withil'I Appendix 0
to the International Ftrc Code 1s hereby repealed.
o. Mmi'mt:Jm specificatiens Grade. Section 0103 of the IF1ternatioF1al
Fire Code, entitled "Minimum Specifications," 1s amended hy suhst1tuting
subsection D 103. 2 with the following:
E.
~0193.2. Grade. Fire apparatus access reads
shall Flot exceed 15 percent loF1gitud1nal and/or 6
percent laterally m grade. Approach aFld departure
angle for f'lrc apparatus access shall be as determined
by the fire code official.
MiRimum s-pec;ficatiens TumiFlg radius. Section 0103 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Minimum Spec1f1cat1ons," 1s amended b·r
substituting subsection 0103.3 with the following:
Sec. 0193.3. Tt1rning radit1s. The fire apparatus
access road shall have a 30 foot m1n1mum inside
turning radius and a SO foot minimum outside turning
radius. The radius must be measured from the travel
lane edge, unless other'Nise approved.
F. Minimum specifications Requirements for dead end fire awaratus
access roads. Section 0103 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Mimmum Spec1f1cations," is amended by substituting Table 0103.4 with
the following: G. Acri-al fire ap-paratus access roads Vlhere required.
Section 0105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Aerial Fire Apparatus
Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsect10A 0105.1 with the
following:
TABLE D193.4
REQbtIA:Et4ENTS FOR BEAD ENB FIRE APPARATbtS ACCESS ROADS
I LENGTH I WIDTH I TYRNAROYNBS REQYIREB
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f¥eett ffeett
0 150 -2G Nefle FeEjt:11red
151 500 -2G 140 foot Hammerhead, 60 feet"'¥" or 90 foot diameter ct:tl
Ele sae
501 750 ~ 140 feet Hammerhead, 60 feet"¥" or 90 foot diarAeter cul
de sac
9'111CF 759 519eeial a1919reval reqt11reEI
See. EH:95.:1:. Y_..here reqtlired. Bttildi"gs or
l'Ortions of bttildi"gs or faeilities eMeeeding 28
feet fssas mm} in height above the lowest le•vel
of fire department aeeess shall "e pro• .. ~ided with
a,proved fire apparatus aeeess roads that are
eapahle of accommodating fire department aerial
a,paratt1s.
See. 91:85.2. Width. Fire a 13 pa ratu s aeeess roads
s"1all "1a•we a ffi i A I ffi ti ffi t1Ae6strt1eted 't'tldtl=l of 26 feet
fi925 mffi) IA tl=le lffiffieEliate >o•iemity of aA'p' 6uildmg OF
per=tioA of bu1ldmg more t"1an 28 feet (8335 ffiffi) tfl
height.
See e:1:es.a. Pro"imity to httilding. At least ORC ef
t:he FC€jt1iree aeeess rot1tes ffieet1Ag t:his conditieR sl=lall
be leeated WltAIFI a ffilAiffitlffi ef 15 feet (4572 ffim)
BAG a ma*1ffit1m Of 38 feet (9144 ffi ffi) :ff:om tl=le
at1ildiAg, BAd SAall BC 13esitiOACd 13aFallel to OAC CAtlFC
Side Of tAC BUiid IF'IQ Tl=le parallel access FOute shall be
oA aA approveEI side of tl=le bu1ld1ng.
Sec. 13.01.449120. Fi re codes -Fees. The city council shall, by
resolution, establish the fees to be assessed fufto implement and enforce
the fire codes adopted in this title.
Sec. 13.01.~130. 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
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suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction,
and to provide for reasonable application and interpretation of the
provisions of the International Fire Code, the city of Kent hearings
examiner 1s hereby designated as the board of appeals created pursuant to
Section 108 of the International Fire Code adopted in 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. Fi/mg. Appeals shall be filed with the hearings examiner by
5:00 p.m. of the fourteenth calendar day following the date of the order,
determination, or decision being appealed. When the last day of the appeal
period so computed 1s 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 obJect1ons to the fire
code official's dec1s1on 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 dec1s1on, or who would be aggrieved or adversely
affected by a reversal or mod1ficat1on of the order, determination, or
decision. A person 1s aggrieved or adversely affected within the meaning of
this section only when all of the following cond1t1ons are present:
i. The order, determination, or decision has
prejudiced or is likely to prejudice that person;
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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 penod so computed is a Saturday,
Sunday, or federal or city holiday, the period shall run until the next
business day.
SECTION 2. -SeverabJ/ity. If any one or more section,
subsections, or 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 3. -Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and
section/subsection numbering.
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SECTION 4. -Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law.
However, code amendments provided for in this ordinance shall not take
effect and be applied until July 1, 2010.
ATTEST:
~ .... --..... --/ ----. . -...... ... .,..,, -
~-----..::.:-BRENDA JACOBER,
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
icl1MiJ~TY4TT~
PASSED: /~ day of ~" I 2010,
APPROVED: 11"' day of ~~ I 2010.
PUBLISHED: c;;?, I day of ~ I 2010,
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. fl_!; 1
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
P \Clvll\Ordm~~1reC~2DO~~!loptut>d<lte doc
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