HomeMy WebLinkAbout4201AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Ch. 13.01 of
the Kent City Code to adopt the 2015 edition of the
International Fire Code and to make other
housekeeping amendments and amendments
applicable to Kent.
RECITALS
A. In response to legislative amendments adopted by the State
of Washington, the Kent City Council enacted Ordinance No. 4082 on May
21, 2013, which adopted the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code.
The state recently adopted the 2015 edition of this code, which takes
effect and applies to all cities in the state on July 1, 2016. Therefore, it is
necessary to amend the Kent City Code to formally adopt the same.
B. In addition to adopting the 2015 code edition, this ordinance
also includes other housekeeping amendments, including updating
references to code sections that have been renumbered in the 2015
edition, and local amendments which maintain the ban on the use of sky
lanterns, provide additional tools in the enforcement of fire lanes,
standardize requirements to help streamline reporting and inspections, and
create additional flexibility in development regulations in the area of fire
department access and water supply.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. -Amendment. Section 13.01 of the Kent City Code,
entitled "Fire Codes," is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 13.01
F%RE CODES
Sec. 13.01.010 Fire code —Adopted. In accordance with Chapter
19.27 RCW, the International Fire Code, �9�.Z-2015 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 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 or 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
one 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 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
subsection
105.4.7:
Sec. 105.4.7. Electronic Image.
inspection, the applicant shall provide
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official an electronic image 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," is amended by adding the following new
subsection 105.6.4750:
Sec. 105.6.50. 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 105.6.4$51:
Sec. 105.6.�F851. 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 105.7.4421:
Sec. 105.7.#21. Emergency and standby power
systems. A construction permit is required for the
installation of an emergency or standby power system
required by code and identified in NFPA 110.
). 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
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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
13.01.140 of the Kent City Code.
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.
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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 commencing before permit
issuance. When work for which a permit is required by
this code has commenced without a permit, the fees shall
be doubled. The payment of such fees shall not relieve
any persons from the requirements of this code from any
penalties prescribed by this code.
O. 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 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:
OUTDOOR STORAGE The storage of materials on-site which
are not in transit.
PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM. A fire protection
system that generates repeated preventable.
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Chapter 3, General Requirements. The following local amendments 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 Open Flames -Sky Lanterns. Section 308 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Open Flames," is amended by substituting subsection
308.1.6.3 with the following:
Sec 308.1.6.3 Ski/ Lanterns. The use of sky lanterns is
prohibited.
4B ^^' "����� "�"• �'"'� �`�~''"General storage -Idle pallets.
Section 315 of the International Fire Code, entitled Ilan .,...,.
en9b stible Material.sGeneral Storage," is amended by adding a new
subsection 315.4.3 as follows.
Sec. 315.4.3. Idle Pallets. Idle pallets shall be stored in
accordance with Sections 315.4.3.1 through 315.4.3.4.
Sec. 315.4.3.1. 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. 315.4.3.2. 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 315.4.3.2.
Table 315.4.3.2 Clearances
1 Between Storage and Buildings
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1. All distances measured in feet.
Sec. 315.4.3.3. Separation from other storage. The
storage of idle pallets shall be separated from other
storage in accordance with Table 315.4.3.3.
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Sec. 315.4.3.3. Separation from other storage. The
storage of idle pallets shall be separated from other
storage in accordance with Table 315.4.3.3.
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1. All distances measured in feet.
Sec. 315.4.3.4. 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. 13.01.060 Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 5, Fire Service Features. The following local amendments to
Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Service Features,"
including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are adopted
and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows:
A. Fire service features -Fire apparatus access roads• Section 503 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
hereby adopted.
B• Fire apparatus access roads - Dimensions. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
amended by substituting subsection 503.2.1 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.1. Dimensions. The following minimum
dimensions shall apply for fire apparatus access roads:
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1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6,096 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 (4,115 mm).
2. Fire apparatus access road routes shall be
approved by the fire code official.
C. 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).
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.
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.
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F. 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.
G. 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 angle for fire
apparatus access shall be as determined by the fire code
official.
H. 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
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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.
I. Fire apparatus access roads - Marking. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled re 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 i. 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, tuianareunda,or as directed by the fire
code official.
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
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,
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and 24 inches apart. Lettering shall occur as with Type 1
marking.
JI are apparatus access roads - Establishment of fire lanes.
�u Ssection 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled `Fire Apparatus
Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.7:
SMUs pr 503 7 Establishment of fire lanes. Fire lanes in
conformance with this code shall be established by the
fire code official or designee, and shall be in accordance
with 503.7.1 through 503.7.8.
Sec 503 7 1 Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited.
The obstruction of a designated fire lane by a parked
vehicle or any other object is prohibited and shall
constitute a traffic hazard as defined in State law and an
immediate hazard to life and property.
Sec 503 7 2 Existing fire lane signs and markings.
The following signs and markings shall be provided.
1 Signs (minimum nine -inch � 16 -inch) may be allowed
to remain until there is a need for replacement and at
that time the sign shall meet the requirements of
subsection 503.3.2
2 Markings may be allowed to remain until there is a
need for repainting and at that time the provisions
outlined in 503.3 shall be complied with.
Sec 503 7 3 Maintenance. Fire lane markings shall be
maintained at the expense of the property owners) as
often as needed to clearly identify the designated area as
being a fire lane.
Sec 503.7.4
Towing notification. At each entrance to
proper where fire lanes have been designated, signs
shall be posted in a clearly conspicuous location and shall
clearly state that vehicles parked in fire lanes may be
impounded and the name, telephone number, and
address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be
redeemed.
Sec 503 7 5 Responsible property
owner. The
owner, manager, or person in charge of any property
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upon which designated fire lanes have been established
shall prevent the parking of vehicles or placement of
other obstructions in such fire lanes.
Sec 503 7 6 Violation -Penalty. Anyperson who fails
to mark or maintain the marking of a designated fire lane
as prescribed herein, or who obstructs or allows the
obstruction of a designated fire lane, other than the
parking of a vehicle, shall be deemed to have committed
a violation The penalty for violation of this section shall
be the monetary penalty identified in the current fee
resolution.
Sec 503 7 7 Violation -Civil penalty. In addition to,
or as an alternate to, the penalties specified above,e
_a violation of any
provisions of this chapter constitutes a civil violation
under--puFsaent-IceChapter l 04 KCC for which a
monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement may
be required and/or otherwise enforced as provided
therein.
Sec 503 7 8 Impoundment. Any vehicle or obiect
obstructing a designated fire lane is declared a traffic
hazard and may be abated without prior notification to its
owner by impoundment pursuant to the applicable State
law The owner or operator shall be responsible for all
towing and impound charges.
3K. 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 503.8:
Sec. 503.8. Commercial and Industrial
Developments. Fire apparatus access roads serving
commercial and industrial developments shall be in
accordance with Sections 503.78.1 through 503.48.3.
Sec. 503.8.1. Buildings exceeding three stories or
30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30
feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
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Sec. 503. A.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.
Sec. 503.8.3. 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 or
as approved by the fire code official and the fire chief.
a4L. 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 503.89.
Sec. 503.89. Aerial fire apparatus roads. The fire
apparatus access roads that accommodate aerial fire
apparatus shall be in accordance with Sections 503.89.1
through 503.59.3.
Sec. 503.89.1. 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. 503.89.2 Width. Fire apparatus
have a minimum unobstructed width o1
of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity
portion of building more than 30 feet in
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Sec. 503.59.3 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.
�M. Fire apparatus access roads -Multifamily residential developments.
Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access
Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.9101
Sec. 503.910.
developments. The fire
multi -family residential
accordance with Sections
Multi -family residential
apparatus access roads serving
developments shall be in
503.x}10.1 through 503.910.-23.
Sec. 503.910.1. 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. 503.910.2. 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.
Sec. 503.10.3. Remoteness. Where two access roads
are required they shall be placed a distance apart eaual
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 Jine between accesses or
as approved by the fire code official and the fire chief.
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P4N. 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 503.911:
Sec. 503.3�1J.. One- and Two-family residential
developments. The fire apparatus access roads serving
one- and two-family residential developments shall be in
accordance with Section 503.47911.1 and 503.11.2.
Sec. 503.3-®11.1. 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 two separate and approved fire
apparatus access roads and shall n9eet the requirengents
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Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a
single public or private fire apparatus access road and all
dwelling units are equipped throughout with 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.
Sec. 503.11.2. 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 or
as approved by the fire code official and the fire chief.
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R}0. 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.
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riternational Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
mended • • • • a new subsection
Sec. 507.5.32.1. 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 with the following.
Sec. 507.5.6. Physical protection. Where fire hydrants
are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts
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shall be designed and installed in accordance with the
Kent Design and Construction Standards.
R. Fire protection water supplies -Fire hydrant. Section 507 %J 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 local water
purveyor's design and construction standards.
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.
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Sec. 507.7.1. Single family.
spacing serving single family
600 feet as measured along
road.
The maximum fire hydrant
residential areas shall be
the fire apparatus access
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,
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
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as measured along the fire apparatus access roads
serving the building.
W. Fire protection water supplies -Notcation. 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 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. 13.01.070 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
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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:
Sec. 606.6 Testing of equipment. 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.
B. 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. 609.2.2. Permit Required. Permits shall be
required as set forth in Section 105.6.
Sec. 609.2.3. 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:
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Sec. 609.3.3.3 Records. Records for inspections shall
state the individual and company performing the
inspection, a description of the inspection, and the date
on which the inspection took place. Records for cleanings
shall state the individual and company performing the
cleaning and the 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
be! er tag shall be affixed te the individual syst
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Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke
Prevention Features. The following local amendments to Chapter 7 of
the International Fire Code, entitled r�-e Resris anree-rated
ill -~`q;
~~Fire and Smoke Prevention Features," 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; a
copy shall be sent to the fire code official within 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. 13.01.090 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
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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 supplementing
subsection 901.1 with the following:
Sec. 901.1. Scope and application. The provisions of
this chapter shall apply to all occupancies and buildings,
shall specify where fire protection systems are required,
and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection,
operation, testing, and maintenance of all fire protection
systems; however, nothing contained in this chapter shall
diminish or reduce the requirements of any duly adopted
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.
C Fire protection systems -General. Section 901 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by
adding the following new subsection 901.11 with the following:
Sec 901.11. Emergency contacts. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner of—a any monitored fire
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protection system to provide and maintain a minimum of
three emergency contacts that are capable of responding
to the system location with their monitoring company.
6D. Fire protection systems - Definitions. Section 902 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the
following to the list in subsection 902.1.
PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
BE. 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
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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
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. 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 and installed 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.
FG. 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.
GFi. 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.
#I. 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.
J Fire alarm and detection systems - Initiating device identification.
Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and
Detection Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.6.3 with
the following:
Sec 907 6 3 Initiating device identification. The fire
alarm system shall identifYthe specific initiating device
address, location, device type, floor level where
applicable and status including indication of normal,
alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate.
Exception Special initiating devices that do not
suWVort individual device identification.
K Fire alarm and detection systems -Records. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is
amended by substituting subsection 907.8.5.1 with the followina:
Sec 907 8 5 1 Records. Records of all system
inspections, tests and maintenance required by the
referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises
for three years; a copy shall be sent 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
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affixed to the individual system identifying the date of the
scheduled confidence test.
1L. 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.-4)-11 as follows.
Sec. 907.3-911. 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.
�M. Fire alarm and detection systems -Resetting. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is
amended by adding a new subsection 907. -12 as follows.
-1
Sec. 907.312. Resetting. All fire alarm control units
shall be reset only by an approved person.
Sec. 907.312.1. 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.
IFIV. 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 907.42-13 as
follows:
Sec. 907.313. 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.
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.
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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 30 calendar days of each test
or maintenance of the systems and a label or tag shall be
affixed to the individual system identifying the date of the
scheduled testing.
#to Fire protection systems -Signs. Section 912 of the International
Fire Code, entitled `Fire Department Connections," is amended by
substituting 912.4-5 with the following:
Sec. 912.45. Signs. Fire department connections shall
be clearly identified in an approved manner.
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. 13.01.100 Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 11, Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. The
following local amendments to Chapter 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
aIterations, Section 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding a new
subsection 1103.5.3 as follows:
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Sec. 1103.5.3. Substantial Alterations. The provisions
of this chapter shall apply to substantial alterations to
existing buildings regardless of use when a substantial
aIteration occurs in a structure equaling 10,000 or greater
square feet. For purposes of this section, a substantial
aIteration 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 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding a
new subsection 1103.7.8 as follows.
Sec. 1103.7.8. Fire alarm control unit replacement.
If an existing fire alarm control unit is replaced with
identical equipment it shall be considered maintenance.
Sec. 13.01.110 Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 80, Referenced Standards. The following local amendments to
Chapter 80 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Referenced 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- Installation of Sprinkler Systems
X16
13D- Installation of Sprinkler Systems
X16 in One- and Two-family
Dwellings and Manufactured
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Homes
13R- Installation of Sprinkler Systems
x-316 in Residential Occupancies up to
and Including Four Stories in
Height
20- Installation of Stationary Pumps
1-316 for Fire Protection
24- Installation of Private Fire
X316 Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances
72- National Fire Alarm and
X316 Signaling Code
110- Emergency and Standby Power
-1316 Systems
111- Stored Electrical Energy
1316 Emergency and Standby Power
Systems
720- Installation of Carbon Monoxide
X15 (CO) Detection and Warning
Equipment
Sec. 13.01.120 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:
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A. Fire -flow requirements for buildings - Increases. Section 6103 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire -Flow Requirements for Buildings," is
amended by substituting subsection 6103.1 with the following:
6103X1 Increases. The fire chief is authorized to
increase the fire -flow requirements where exposures
could be impacted by fire. An increase shall not be 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�-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 B105.1.3.
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.
Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of 50
percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
6105.1.2 Buildings 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
B105.1U2 .
Exception: A reduction of fire -flow and flow duration to
1,000 gallons per minute for 1 hour, as approved, is
allowed when the building is equipped with the following;
1. An approved automatic sprinkler system.
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2I 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 dwellings shall
be as specified in Table 13105AL2
Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of 50
percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
The resulting fire -flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons
per minute for the prescribed duration as specified in
Table 6105.1.
B105.2.1 Tents and Membrane structures. No fire
flow is required for tents and membrane structures.
6105.2.2 Accessory residential Group U buildings.
Accessory residential Group U buildings shall comply with
the requirements of B105.1.
8105.3 Water sully for buildings anuin
aed with an
automatic sprinkler system. For buildings equipped
with an automatic sprinkler system, the water supply
shall be capable of providing the greater of:
1. The automatic sprinkler system demand, including
hose stream allowance.
2. The required fire flow.
C. Fire -flow requirements for buildings. Section 8105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled 'Fire -Flow Requirements for
Buildings." is amended by deleting the following tables from
section B105-aseFle:
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IF III III III Ill Ill Ill Ill li���illillillillillillillil !IIIII
• • r • � • • •
Table B105.2
One-
Required
Fire -Flow for Other than
One- and
two-family
dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4
Buildings
and
Townhomes.
a
will
not be required
less
for one-
and
two-family dwellings if
on
all
sides
D. Section 6105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding
new subsection B105.4 as follows.
B105.4 Alternative Fire Flow Mitigation. For
development projects, where it has been determined not
feasible to extend the water main by the local water
purveyor, the following alternative fire flow mitigations
are approved for use in accordance with Sections
B105.4.1 through B105.4.2
8105.4.1
One-
and
two-family
dwellings. Fire flow
has
a
will
not be required
less
for one-
and
two-family dwellings if
on
all
sides
all
of the following
mitigations
are
met;
1. The fire -flow calculation area is less than 3600
square feet
2. The construction type of the dwelling is Type VA
3. The dwelling is equipped with a central station
monitored automatic fire sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 with a water supply of
no less than 30 minutes
4.
The
dwelling
has
a
fire separation distance of
no
less
than
150
feet
on
all
sides
8105.4.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family
dwellings. Fire flow will not be required for buildings
other than one- and two-family dwellings if all of the
following mitigations are met;
1. The fire -flow calculation area is less than 3600
square feet
2. The construction type of the dwelling is not Type
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3. The dwelling is equipped with a central station
monitored automatic fire sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 with a water supply of
no less than 30 minutes
4.
The
dwelling
has
a
fire separation distance of no
less
than 150
feet
on
all
sides
Sec. 13.01.130 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. 13.01.140 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
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.mt 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 5100 p.m. on the next business day. The appeal shall
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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.
V
. 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
His
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 Chapter 2.32 KCC. The decision of the hearings
examiner shall be final and conclusive unless within twenty-one (21)
calendar days of the hearings examiner's decision an appeal is filed with
the superior court. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is
a Saturday, Sunday, or federal or city holiday, the period shall run until
the next business day.
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SECTION 2. - Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
oI sentence of this ordinance is 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; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 4. -Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force 30 days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
ATTEST:
.PPROVED, day of
D. day of
2016.
2016.
2016.
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hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. 570ORN
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereq5 ndicated.
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