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International Fire Code - 2012 Update
Passed - 5/21/2013
Amending Chapter 13.01 to adopt the 2012 Edition
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ORDINANCE NO. y0d`�z
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Chapter 13.01
of the Kent City Code to adopt the 2012 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. 3957 on May
18, 2010, which adopted the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code.
The state recently adopted the 2012 edition of this code, which takes effect
and applies to all cities in the state on July 1, 2013. Therefore, it is
necessary to amend the Kent City Code to formally adopt the same.
B. In addition to adopting the 2012 code edition, this ordinance
also includes other amendments to reduce the cost of building projects by
the elimination of our local fire alarm threshold while maintaining the life
safety provisions of the model code, to standardize requirements to help
streamline reporting and inspections, to create additional flexibility in
development regulations in the area of fire department access and water
supply, and to adjust to the new chapter structure within the 2012
International Fire Code.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - 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, 2099-2012 Edition,
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 51-54A 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 13.01.030(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, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the International
Fire Code adopted and amended by the Washington State Building 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. Scope and General Requirements - Fire code appendix 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 appendix adopted. Appendix
B of the International Fire Code is hereby adopted.
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 and problematic fire protection
systems. These conditions may include, by way of
example and without limitation, increased setbacks,
use of fire retardant materials, installation aftWor
modification 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
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.
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D. Permits - Term. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.1.4:
Sec. 105.1.4. Term. Operational permits 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.
E. 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 within 180 days after the determination that a
fully complete project permit application has been
submitted, unless, in the fire code official determines,
in his or her sole discretion, that the 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 if the
applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the
fire code official, that circumstances beyond the
applicant's control 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.
F. Permits - Electronic Image. Section 105 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Permits," is 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 image of issued construction
documents and corrected documents in accordance
with 105.4.6.
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G. Permits - Commercial kitchens. Section 105 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Permits," is 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 - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the
following new subsection 105.6.48:
Sec. 105.6.48. Emergency and standby power
systems. An operational permit is required for
emergency or standby power systems required by
code and identified in NFPA 110.
I. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the
following new subsection 105.7.15:
Sec. 105.743.&Z. Emergency and standby power
systems. A construction permit is required for the
installation of emergency or standby power system
required by code and identified in NFPA 110.
J. 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 13.01.130 of the Kent City Code.
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K. 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 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.
L. Fees. Section 113 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fees," 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
permit or certificate.
M. Fees - Schedule of permit fees. Section 113 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting 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
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.
N. Fees - Work commencing before permit issuance. Section 113 of the
International Fire Code. entitled "Fees." is amended by substituting
subsection 113.3 with the following_
Sec. 113.3. Work commencina before permit
issuance. When work for which a hermit is required
by this code has commenced without a permit, the
fees shall be doubled. The payment of such det►ble
fees shall not rglieve any persons from the
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regguirements of this code from any penalties
prescribed by this code.
Ng. Fees - Termination. Section 113 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Fees," is 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 30-60
days of the date notice is given; shall result in the
City's termination of the permit or certificate
application.
Sec. 13,01,040, Amendments to the International Fire Code
- Chapter 2. Definitions. The following local amendments to Chapter 2
of the International Fire Code entitled "Definitions," including all
amendments enacted by the State of Washington are hereby adopted and
incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows:
A. Definitions - General. Section 202 of the International Fire Code.
entitled "Definitions." is amended by adding the following definition to
subsection 202:
PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. A fire
protection system that generates repeated
preventable.
Sec. 13.01.940M. Amendments to the International Fire
Code - Chapter 3, General Requirements. The following local
amendment to Chapter 3 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General
Requirements, including all amendments enacted by the State of
Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International
Fire Code as follows:
A. Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage - Idle Pallets. Section
315 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Miscellaneous Combustible
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Materials Storage," is amended by adding a new subsection 315.34.3 as
follows:
Sec. 315.34.3. Idle Pallets. Idle pallets shall be
stored in accordance with Sections 315.34.3.1 through
315.34.3.4.
Sec. 315.34.3.1. 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
Al2.12.1.1.
Sec. 315.31.3.2. Buildings without sprinkler
protection. In buildings that do not have protection
through approved automatic sprinklers, the storage of
idle pallets shall be in accordance with Table
315.34.3.2.
Table 315.34.3.2 Clearances' Between
Storage and Buildings
Over
Openings 0-50 51-200 200
Construction Type Pallets Pallets Pallets
Masonry None 5 5 10
1 hour
Masonry protected 5 10 20
openings
3/4 hour
Masonry protected 10 20 30
openings
Non
Masonry protected 20 30 50
openings
Other 1 20 30 1 50
' All distances measured in feet.
Sec. 315.3g.3.3. Separation from other
storage. The storage of idle pallets shall be
separated from other storage in accordance with
Table 315.34.3.3.
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Table 315.-M.3.3
Clearance to Other Storage
Pile Size Minimum Distance'
0-50 20
51-200 30
Over 200 50
' All distances measured in feet.
Sec. 315.-M.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.
Sec. 13.01.9599M. 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," including all amendments enacted by the State of
Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International
Fire Code as follows:
A. —r,.e Seniee Feats—oeNntiers.
Fire Gede, entitled "Definitiens," 09 amended by adding the �ell i
-BA. Fire service features - Fire apparatus access roads. Section 503 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
hereby adopted.
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GB. 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. Fire apparatus access road routes shall be
aooroved by the fire code official. "` k-��e
at least
15 feet and et Fri ere than 25 feet F..ern ..4.
building en the premises and shall be pesitien
the exteFier wall ef the building te the nearest edg
the fire apparatus aeeess read.
sD. 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 with the following:
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-D. Fire apparatus access roads - Turning radius. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
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.
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F.E. 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. 503.2.5. 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.
GF. 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 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.
i-U. Fire apparatus access roads - Grade. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
amended by substituting subsection 503.2.7 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.7. Grade. Fire apparatus access roads
shall not exceed 15 percent longitudinal and/or 6
percent laterally in grade. Approach and departure
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angle for fire apparatus access shall be as determined
by the fire code official.
IN. 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 is 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.
31. 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
unobstructed minimum required width of roadways.
Subject to the fire code official's prior written
approval, marked fire apparatus access roads, or "fire
lanes" 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 markings in accordance with the Kent Design
and Construction Standards:
Sec. 503.3.1. Type 1. Type 1 marking shall be
installed to identify fire lanes on commercial and
multi-family developments or as directed by the fire
code official.
Sec. 503.3.2. Type 2. Type 2 marking shall be
installed to identify fire lanes in one- and two-family
dwelling developments, turnarounds, or as directed by
the fire code official.
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Sec. 503.3.3. Type 3. Type 3 marking shall be
installed to address situations where neither Type 1 or
2 marking is effective as determined by the fire code
official.
1. Specific areas designated by the fire code official
shall be marked with diagonal striping across the
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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 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.
4Q. Fire apparatus access roads - Commercial and Industrial
Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Apparatus Access Roads," is 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
tree-two means of fire apparatus access for each
structure.
Sec. 503.7.2. Buildings exceeding 62,000 square
feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross
building area of more than 62,000 square 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
fire apparatus access road when all buildings are
equipped throughout with approved automatic
sprinkler 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 property
or area to be served, measured in a straight line
between accesses.
4=K. Fire apparatus access roads - Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access
Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.8:
Sec. 503.8. Aerial fire apparatus roads. The fire
apparatus access roads that accommodate aerial fire
apparatus shall be in accordance with Sections 503.8.1
through 503.8.3.
Sec. 503.8.1. Where required. Buildings or
portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in
height above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire
apparatus access roads that are capable of
accommodating fire department aerial apparatus.
Overhead utility 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 width of 26 feet,
exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of any
building 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.
#4L. Fire apparatus access roads - Multi-Family Residential
Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new
subsection 503.9:
Sec. 503.9. Multi-family residential
developments. The fire apparatus access roads
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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. Multi-family residential 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 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
Sec. 503.9.2. Projects having more than 200
dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects
having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided
with two separate and approved fire apparatus access
roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
NM. Fire apparatus access roads - One- and Two-Family Residential
Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Apparatus Access Roads," is 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 residential developments
shall be in accordance with Sections 503.10.1.
Sec. 503.10.1. Projects having more than 30
dwelling units. Developments of one- or two-family
dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds
30 shall be provided with separate and approved fire
apparatus access roads and shall meet the
requirements of Section 503.7.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a
single public or private fire apparatus access road and
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all dwelling units are equipped throughout with
approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 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, within a reasonable
time, connect with future development, as determined
by the fire code official.
9N. Fire Apparatus Access Roads - Underground Structures. Section 503
of the International Fire Code, entitled, "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
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 criteria that shall accommodate the
loading of fire department aerial apparatus unless
otherwise approved.
0. Fire protection water supplies - Inspection, testing and
maintenance. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Protection Water Supplies," is amended by substituting subsection 507.5.2
as4etle"with the following_
Sec. 507.5.2. Inspection, testing and
maintenance. Private fire hydrant systems shall be
subject to annual testing. Fire hydrant systems shall
be maintained in operative condition at all times and
shall be repaired where defective. Additions, repairs,
alterations, and servicing shall comply with approved
standards.
and Reefs," is amended by substituting subseetien 594.1 with the
€eNew+ft�
See. 594.1. Required aecess. The fellewing peon
aeeess must be pFeyffided-
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P. Fire Protection water supplies - Records. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code. entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies." is
amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.3.1:
Sec. 507.5.3.1. Records. Records of all system
inspections, tests and maintenance required by the
referenced standard shall be maintained on the
premises for three years: copies shall be delivered to
the fire code official within 30 calendar days of each
test, inspection, or maintenance of the system.
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-€eHewswith the following:
Sec. 507.5.6. Physical protection. Where fire
hydrants are subject to impact by a motor vehicle,
guard posts shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the Kent Design and Construction
Standards.
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R. Fire protection water supplies - Fire Hydrant. 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 in accordance with the
KeMiocal water purveyor's design and Econstruction
standards.
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S. Fire protection water supplies - Backflow 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:
Sec. 507.5.8. Backflow prevention. All private fire
systems shall be isolated by an approved method in
accordance with the local water purveyor.
T. Fire protection water supplies - Capacity for residential areas.
Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water
Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.6 as follows:
Sec. 507.6. Capacity for residential areas. All
hydrants installed in single family residential areas
shall be capable of delivering 1,500 gpm fire-flow over
and above average maximum demands at the farthest
point of the installation.
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
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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, providing, 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 street and be
arranged on an alternating basis, providing, on each
side of the street, no more than the maximum
spacing.
Sec. 507.7.5. Transportation. Where new water
mains are extended along streets where hydrants are
not needed for protection of structures or similar fire
problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at a spacing
not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation
hazards.
V. Fire protection 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 building shall be based on the
calculated fire-flow. The first hydrant will be calculated
for up to 1,500 gpm. An additional 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.
W. Fire protection water supplies - Notification. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding a new subsection 507.9 as follows:
Sec. 507.9 Notification. The owner of property on
which private hydrants are located and the public
agencies that own or control public hydrants must
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provide the fire code official with the following written
service notifications in accordance with 507.9.1 and
507.9.2.
Sec. 507.9.1 In-service notification. The fire code
official shall be notified when any newly installed
hydrant or main is placed into service.
Sec. 507.9.2 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.
X. Fire protection water supplies - Building permit requirements.
Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water
Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.10 as follows:
Sec. 507.10. 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.
Sec. 13.01.969070. Amendments to the International Fire
Code - Chapter 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. Mechanical Refrigeration - Testing of equipment. Section 606 of the
International Fire Code. entitled "Mechanical Refrigeration," is amended by
substituting 606.6 with the following:
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Sec. 606.6 Testing of eauioment. Refrigeration
equipment and systems having a refrigerant circuit
more than 220 pounds of Group Al or 30 pounds of
any other group refrigerant shall be subject to periodic
testing in accordance with Section 606.6.1. A written
record of the required testing shall be maintained on
the premises for a minimum of three years: a copy
shall be sent to the fire code official within 30 calendar
days of the testing: and a label or tag shall be affixed
to the individual system identifying the date of the
testing. Tests of emergency devices or systems
required by this chapter shall be conducted by persons
trained and qualified in refrigeration systems.
f4B. Commercial Kitchen Hoods - Where required. Section 609 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Commercial Kitchen Hoods," is amended
by adding the following subsections to section 609.2:
Sec. 609.2.4:2 Permit Required. Permits shall be
required as set forth in Section 105.6.
Sec. 609.2.QQ. 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.
C. Commercial Kitchen Hoods - Records. Section 609 of the
International Fire Code. entitled "Commercial Kitchen Hoods," is amended
by substituting subsection 609.3.3.3 with the following_
Sec, 609.3.3.3 Records. Records for inspections
shall state the individual and company_performing the
inspection, a description of the inspection. and
wMffthe date on which the inspection took place.
Records for cleanings shall state the individual and
company performing the cleaning and wheRthe date
on which the cleaning took place. Such records shall
be completed after each inspection or cleaning, and
maintained on the premises for a minimum of three
years; a copy shall be sent to the fire code official
_within 30 days of the inspection or cleaning: and a
label or tag shall be affixed to the individual system
identifying the date of the inspection or cleaning_
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Sec. 13.01.871$Q. 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:
A. Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction - Testing. Section 703 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction," is
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;,-aftI- a eep+es-c�shall be deliYeTed
sent to the fire code official within 44•-30 calendar days
of the inspection or test; and a label or tag shall be
affixed to the individual assembly identifying the date
of the scheduled confidence test.
Sec. 13.01.980M. 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 and incorporated into the International
Fire Code as follows:
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
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maintenance of all fire protection systems; however,
nothing contained in this chapter shall diminish or
reduce the requirements of any duly adopted 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 - Records. Section 901 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "General," is 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; copies shall be delivered to
the fire code official within 30 calendar days of each
test. inspection, or maintenance of the system: and a
label or tag shall be affixed to the individual system
identifying the date of the scheduled confidence test.
8C. Fire protection systems — Definitions. Section 902 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the
following deflnitie7n-to the list inte subsection 902.1:
PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. Afire
PiFeteetmen system that generates repea
preventable malNnetiens-.
Fore Gede, entitled " •
s amended by substituting 991.6.2 with the
feNewing
inspeetlens, tests and fflaintenanee required by thre
rzTeTeneea--standards shall be--rmain4tained en tie
system.
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intematmena' Rice Gede, entitled ,.
amended by substituting 9034 with the fellewing!
shall eemply with this seetien and shall be eenside
ED. Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is
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:
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 m2), or where this
code provides a more restrictive floor/fire 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 smoke detection system in accordance
with Section 907.2 and are separated from the
remainder of the building by not less than 1 hour fire
barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of
the International Building Code or not less than 2 hour
horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with
Section 712 of the International Building Code, or
both.
3. Where this code requires the installation of an
automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy
within an otherwise non-sprinklered building, then
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automatic sprinkler protection will be required
throughout the entire building.
4. When the required fire apparatus access roadway
grade is 12 percent or greater.
F.E. 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 903.2.9.3:
Sec. 903.2.9.3. 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 to
protect not less than 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.
GE. 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.
amended by substituting subseetien 903.6 with the Fellewing!
autematie SPIPinkler system shall be installed i
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1G. 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:
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Sec. 903.7. Riser room access. All risers shall be
located in a dedicated room with an exterior door, and
with lighting and heat for the room.
Fire alarm and detection systems - General. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is
amended by substituting subsection 907.1.3 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
its own address and shall annunciate individual
addresses at a UL Central Station.
K. R� alafm and detee#sn syste ri 1A heF d new t.uHd:..
y�
//
is amended by substituting subseetien
997.2 with the fellewing!
See. 997.2. Where required new buildings
7,009 square feet and greater er- on aeeerdanee
Seetiens 99:7.z1 thFeugh 907.2.23 and pre
str- w s.
autematme—€ire--deteeteias 8F waterc €lew—de`>eetmen
CfeviCe'J. 4YTTeR C7CRl'T—JGC:CfeITJ of this CO C7G—Cll
lio VY
Exceptions,
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al FLU ala hw w wd w
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hw ig et ed Lw
}h wl f"Fe alaFFA bee shall net be leea}wd on
6 FiF alarng d detection systefi•s Duet smoke dete+etSf:S. Saetien
997 f the T L } 1 Fire
Gedw entitled
"FiFe AlaFrn and Beteetien
Systems,/I
us amended by substituting the fellewing an subseetlem 997.44!
deteeteFS shall hw eted to the building'. C:....
inutiai:e---a--v+smble QT'R7•' audmble-'tFeubl
aFea d eteet:
Exception! in eeeupaneies met Fequired te be
d....} .. ..I.w Glete tee shall eti••ate sbb'e and an
dw}ww}w.. tFeuhlw ndRiens shall a.toyate sbblw
W. Fire alarm and detection systems - 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. 907.10. Latched alarms. All signals shall be
automatically "latched" at the fire alarm control unit
until their operated devices are returned to normal
condition, and the control unit is manually reset.
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4 . Fire alarm and detections stems - Resetting. Section 907 of the
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International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is
amended by adding a new subsection 907.11 as follows:
Sec. 907.11. Resetting. All fire alarm control units
shall be reset only by an approved person.
Sec. 907.11.1. Reset code. The reset code for the
fire alarm control unit or keypad shall be 3-7-1-2-3-4.
The reset code shall not be changed without approval
of the fire code official.
AK. Fire alarm and detection systems - Fire alarm control unit location.
Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and
Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.12 as
follows:
Sec,, 907.12. Fire alarm control unit location. All
fire alarm control units shall be located in the riser
room designed and installed in accordance with
Section 903.7, or an approved location.
PL. Smoke Control Systems- Written Record. Section 909 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Smoke Control Systems," is amended by
substituting 909.20.2 with the following:
Sec. 909.20.2. Written record. The records shall
include the date of the maintenance, identification 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 within
44-20calendar days of each test or maintenance of
the system: and a label or tag shall be affixed to the
individual system identifying the date of the scheduled
testing.
r�M. Fire Protection Systems - Signs. Section 912 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire Department Connections," is amended by
substituting 912.4 with the following:
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Sec. 912.4. Signs. Fire department connections shall
be clearly identified in an approved manner_—te
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.
Sec. 13.01.699JM. Amendments to the International Fire
Code - Chapter 461L Construction Requirements for Existing
Buildings. The following local amendments to Chapter 46---11 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Construction Requirements for Existing
Buildings," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington,
are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as
follows:
A. Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings - Additions and
Alterations. Section 4693-1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding a new
subsection 46031103.45.4-3_as follows:
Sec. 468-31103.41.42. Substantial Alterations
and . The provisions of this chapter shall
apply to ubstantial alterations to
existing buildings regardless of use when a sty
additien plus the existing fleer area equals 4;6�, )99 ef
great..- ..qua-e feet er 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 Existing Buildings," is amended by
adding a new subsection 469311 .7.4-Bas follows:
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Sec. 469311O3.7.4$. Fire alarm control unit
replacement. If an existing fire alarm control unit is
replaced with identical equipment it shall be
considered maintenance.
Sec. 13.01.466=. Amendments to the International Fire
Code - Chapter 47D% Referenced Standards. The following local
amendments to Chapter 4-7-80 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Referenceg[ Standards," including all amendments enacted by the State of
Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International
Fire Code as follows:
A. Referenced Standards - NFPA. Section NFPA of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Reference Standards," is amended by modifying the
Standard reference number dates of publication as follows:
13-13$ Installation of Sprinkler Systems
13D-138 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured
Homes
13R-139Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to and Including
Four Stories in Height
20-139 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection
24-138 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances
72-13 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
110-13s Emergency and Standby Power Systems
111-138 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and
Standby Power Systems
720-12 Installation of Carbon Monoxide [CO,�
Detection and Warning EQuioment
Sec. 13.01.4401". 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,
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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:
A. Fire-flow requirements for buildings - Increases. Section B103 of the
International Fire Code entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings." is
amended by substituting subsection B103.1 with the following:
8103.1 Increases. The fire chief is authorized to
increase the fire--flow requirements where exl2osures
could be impacted by fire. An increase shall not j2e
more than twice that required for the building under
consideration.
B. Fire-flow requirements for buildings. Section B105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," is
amended by substituting section B105.1 with the following:
8105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. Fire-flow
requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall
be in accordance with Sections B105.1.1 through
$105.1.3.
6105.1.1 Buildings less than 3.600 square feet.
The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements
for buildings less than 3,600 square feet shall be
1.000 gallons per minute for 1 hour.
xception: A reduction in reguired fire-flow of 50
percent, as approved. is allowed when the building is
eguipped with an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
6105.1.2 Suildinas greater than 3,600 square
feet or more. The minimum fire-flow and flow
duration requirements for buildings that are 3.600
square feet or larger shall not be less than that
specified in Table B105.1.
Exception: A reduction of fire-flow and flow duration
to 1,000 gallons ner minute for 1 hour, as approved. Is
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allowed when the building is equipped with the
fo I win
1. An approved automatic sprinkler system
2. 1-hour fire resistant rated exterior walls tested in
accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure
on the exterior side and projections with 1-hour
underside protection, fire blocking installed from the
wall top plate to the underside of the roof sheathing
and no gable vent openings.
Exception: Walls with a distance greater than 11' to
the nearest exposure or face an unbuildable lot, tract
or buffer. The distance shall be measured at right
angles from the face of the wall.
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family
dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration
for buildings other than one- and two-family dwelli%Ls
shall be as specified in Table B105.1.
Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of 50
percent, as a2 roved, is allowed when the building is
provided with an approved automatic sprinkle
system. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than
1,500 gallons per minute for the prescribed duration
as specified in Table B105.1.
§105.2.1 Tents and Membrane structures. No fire
flow is required for tents and membrane structures.
B105.2.2 Accessory residential Group U
uildings. Accessory residential Group U buildings
shall comply with the requirements of B105.1.
Id buildings.Seetien BIOS of the intefflatienal Fire-Eede, entitled
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cam__. __.
meet t# its—ef seet+ens—S03.1.1
C98.i.r
at least 10' kem any building and at least S' fFem
pmperty !��.
Sec. 13.01.33AJM. Fire codes — Fees. The city council shall, by
resolution, establish the fees to be assessed to implement and enforce the
fire codes adopted in this title.
Sec. 13.01.3301M. 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 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 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
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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. 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 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 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
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court. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a Saturday,
Sunday, or federal or city holiday, the period shall run until the next
business day.
SECTION 2. - Severability. 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.
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, 2013.
UZ OOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F OO , CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIA
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TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: OVI day of , 2013
APPROVED: day of , 2013.
PUBLISHED:day of 2013.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. JWV
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as here indica d.
171iVe (SEAL)
/RONALD/ Mg ME, CITY CLERK
P\CJvll\Ordinance\FhtCode2012-Adoptup&w door
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