HomeMy WebLinkAbout4386ORDINANCE NO. 4386
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Ch. 13.01 of the
Kent City Code, entitled "Fire Codes," to adopt the
2018 edition of the International Fire Code and to
make other housekeeping amendments and local
amendments specifically applicable within Kent.
RECITALS
A. In response to legislative amendments adopted by the State
of washington, the Kent city council enacted ordinance No. 4zoL on
May L7,20L6, which adopted the 2015 edition of the International Fire
Code. The state recentlyadopted the 2018 edition of this code, which takes
effect and applies to all cities in the state on February L,2O2L. This effective
date was originally July 1, 2O2O, and was changed to November 1, 2020,
before being further revised to the current date of February L,202t. Given
the upcoming effective date of the state-adopted code, it is necessary to
similarly amend the Kent City Code to formally adopt the same.
B. In addition to adopting the 2018 code edition, this ordinance
also includes other housekeeping amendments, including updating
references to code sections that have been renumbered in the 2018 edition,
and local amendments which include new provisions to address the
expiration and extension of permits and their applications, as well as
regional emergency responder radio system requirements, operational
permit requirements for companies who install and maintain fire protection
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systems, and operational permit requirements for companies who service
and clean commercial kitchen hood and duct systems. Finally, the
amendments provide additional tools to enforce the codes.
C. The Washington State Building Code Council allows the
adoption of local amendments to the administrative provisions of the codes
without approval, as well as changes to certain substantive provisions that
do not result in a lower standard than that established by the state, pursuant
to WAC 51-04-030.
D. On December 1, 2O2O, the City requested expedited review
under RCW 36.70A.106 from the Washington State Department of
Commerce regarding the City's proposed local amendments to the codes
adopted through this ordinance. The washington State Department of
Commerce acknowledged receipt of the request for expedited review on
December L,2020, and it is anticipated that the review will complete prior
to the effective date of the code revisions.
E. On November 30, 2O2O, the City's State Environmental Policy
Act (SEPA) Responsible Official determined the ordinance was a non-project
action exempt from SEPA under RCW 43.21C.450.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 7. - Amendment Chapter 13.01 of the Kent City Code,
entitled "Fire Codes," is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 13.O1
FIRE CODES
Sec. 13.O1.O1O. Fire code - Adopted. In accordance with Chapter
t9'27RcW,theInternationalFireCode,@!LEdition,publishedby
the International Code Council, Inc., together with any additions, deletions,
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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) arejg on file with the city's fire code official, and with the
city clerk as provided for by RCW 35.21.180.
Sec. 13.O1.O2O. Code conflicts. To the extent allowed by
RCW 19.27 .O4O, 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.O1.O3O. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 1, Scope and Administration. The following local amendments
to Chapter 1of the International Fire Code, entitled "Scope and
Administration," including all amendments enacted by the state of
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. 1O1.6. Fire code appendix adopted. Appendix B of
the International Fire Code is hereby adopted.
B, General authority and responsibilities - Retained authority. Section
LO4 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Authority and
Responsibilities," is amended by adding the following new subsection
104. 1.1 :
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Sec. 1O4.1.1. 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.L2:
Sec. LO4.L2. Lot lines and setback lines.
Notwithstanding the authority of the fire code official to
administer and enforce the fire code, the fire code official
shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback
lines. No such duty is created by this code and none shall
be implied.
D. lermffs lerm Seetion 105 of the /nfernafienal Ffte €ede; entitled
"Fermits;" is amended Ly adding the following new subseetion 105,1,4r
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E. Permits - Expiration of prejeetpernitsapplicationg. 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 erojeet-em*t
applicationE. Project permit applications that are subject
to Ch. t2.OL KCC or that require SEPA review are subject
to those deadlines. All other prejeeFesnstru.egellpermit
applications shall expire automaticallv b#lrniEatiorif no
permit is issued within 180 days after the date a
determination has been made that a fully complete project
permit application has been submitted, unless the fire code
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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.
E. Expiration. Section LO5 of the International Fire Code, entitled
ttPcrmifq " iq amandpd hrr cr rhcfitr rtinrr sr rhsecfinn 1 OE ? 1 with tho fnllnwinn'
Sec. 1O5.3.1. Expiration. An operational permit shall
remain in effect until reissued, renewed or revoked, or for
cr rnh r narind af l-ima -c cnanifiarl in fha narmif
fnncfrr rnfinn narmif avnirrli n ehall ha nnrrarnorl hrr tha
following:
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Every permit issued by the fire code official
automatically three years after the date of permit issuance.
However, the permit shall expire earlier if the work
rr rthnrizar{ lrrr cr ralr narmi{-nnf nnrnrnanrad rrrifhin nna
year from the date the permit is issued, or once work
commences, if work is suspended or abandoned for a
period of 180 days or more.
2. The fire code official, after finding that no
significant changes have or will be made to the orioinally
rnnrnrrar{ nlrnc rnr{ cnaaifin finnc frrr fha =nnrnrrar{ ruarV
may extend a permit's expiration date or revive a permit
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year expiration date as provided for ih subsection
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b.A nermit issrred an related to a sinole-
family residence may be extended for a 90-day period if
work is started and continuously performed, and necessary
periodic inspections are made.
c. For permits other than those related to
a single-family residence, the fire code official may grant a
single 90-day extension when only the final inspection
approval is remaining and all other work has been
approved.
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property that is the subject of a code enforcement
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the applieant shall provide to the fire eode offieial an
/nfernafional Ffe Code, entitled "Permits." is amended by substituting
subsection 105.6 with the following:
Sec. 1O5,6. Required operational oermits. The frTe
code offr'cial is authorized to issue operational permits for
the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through
105,6.55.
G. Permits - Commercial kitchens. Section 105 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection
105.6.5e52:
Sec. 1O5.6.5052 Commercial Kitchen. An operational
permit is required for all commercial kitchens with type I
hood systems.
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H. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the
following new subsection 105.6.5*53=
Sec. 105.6.#53. 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 - Fire Protection System Contractor. Section LO5 of the
"Infernafional FrTe Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the
fnllnrarinn narl, crrhcarfinn 1nq 6 trA.
Sec. 1O5.5.54. Fire Protection System Contractor. An
operational permit is required for all contractors or other
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Section 105 of the "Infernafional Ffe Code. entitled "Permits." is amended
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Sec. 1O5.6.55. Commercial Kitchen Hood and Duct
Systems Contractor. An ooerational permit is required
inspection or cleaning of commercial kitchen hood and duct
systems.
K. Permits - Required construction permits. Section LOS of the
.Infernafional Ffe Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by modifying
subsection 105.7:
Gaa lnE 7 EDaattitaA rrralian narmilc 'Tha Fira
code offi'cr,a/ is authorized to issue construction permits for
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+L. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the
following new subsection t05.7.*27 :
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Sec. LO5.7.2+27. 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.
M. Fees. Section 106 of the .lnfernafional Ffe Code. entitled "Fees." is
rmanrlar{ lrrr cr rlrcfifr rfina cr rhc rfinn 1 nA 1 rarifh f ha fnllnrarinn.
Sec. 1O6.1. Fees. The fire code official shall collect fees
as a condition to issuance or renewal of any permit or
certificate.
N. Fees - Schedule of permit fees. Section LO6 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 106.2 with the
following:
Gaa 1lle,, lEaha;lrrla af arrrrif Faac Tha fira anda
official shall prepare a resolution establishing a schedule of
faac fnr anr rnnil nancir{arr}ian rrvhirh faac ch=ll innlrrrla fha
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 Faac - lAlnrlz ?^mman?ina haFa narrttif iccrtartra C.anfinn 1OA nf tha
/nfernafional Fire code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting
stthcertinn 1O6 ? with fha fnllnrruinn
Sec. 1O6.3. Work commencing before permit
issuance. When work for which a oermit is reouired by this
nnr{a hac ^nmman^ar{ rerifhar tf r narrrrif fha faac chrll ha
doubled. The payment of such fees shall not relieve any
persons from the requirements of this code or from any
penalties prescribed by this code.
entitled "Fees," is amended by adding the following new subsection 106.6:
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Sec. 1O5.6. Termination, Failure to pav for the required
renewal within 60 days of the date notice is given shall
result in the City's termination of the permit.
JQ. Board of appeals. Section +€8-109 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Board of appeals," is amended by substituting Section :Le&l09 with
the following:
Sec. ircAlQ!1. 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 13.01.140 of the Kent City
Code.
{<8. Violation - Penalties. Section *O}-1:llL of the /nfernational Fire Code,
entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsection,t€)9.1,1Q.3Awith
the following:
Sec. *e9j119.3!. 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.
t- Fees. Seetion 113 ef the Inferrafional Fffe €ode; entitled "Fees;" is
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Sec. 13.O1.O4O. 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:
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A. Definitions - General. Section 202 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "General Definitions," is amended by adding the following definitions
to subsection 202:
OUTDOOR STORAGE. The
storage of materials outdoors. includinq materials stored in
vehicles.which are not in transit.
PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. A fire protection
system that generates repeated preventable alarms.
Sec. 13.O1.O5O. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
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. 3O8.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. The use of sky lanterns is
prohibited.
B, General storage Idle pallets, SeeEion 3LS of the International Fire
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Sec. 13.O1.060. 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. 5O3.2.1. 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 (6,096 ffiffi),
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,LLs mm).
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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.5O3.2.3. Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall
be constructed with a surface of asphaltT or concrete-r
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.5O3.2.4. 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. 5O3.2.5. 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.
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. 5O3.2.6. Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a
bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus
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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 apparafus 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. 5O3.2.7. 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
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 Marklng. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended
by substituting subsection 503.3 with the following:
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Sec. 5O3.3. Marking. Fire apparatus access roads shallbe 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. 5O3.3.1. Type 1. Type 1 marking shall be installedto identify fire lanes on hammerhead turnarounds,
commercial and multi-family developments or as directed
by the fire code official.
Sec. 5O3.3.2. Type 2. Type 2 marking shall be installed
to identify fire lanes in one- and two-family dwelling
developments, or as directed by the fire code official.
Sec. 5O3.3.3. Type 3. Type 3 marking shall be installed
to address situations where neither Type t 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, and 24
inches apart. Lettering shall occur as with Type 1 marking.
J. Fire apparatus access roads - Establishment of fire lanes. Section
503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads,"
is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.7:
Sec. 5O3.7 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.
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Sec. 5O3.7.1 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. 5O3.7.2 Existing fire lane signs and markings.
The following signs and markings shall be provided:
1. Signs (minimum nine-inch by 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 untilthere
is a need for repainting and at that time the provisions
outlined in 503.3 shall be complied with.
Sec. 5O3.7.3 Maintenance. Fire lane markings shall be
maintained at the expense of the property owner(s) as
often as needed to clearly identify the designated area as
being a fire lane.
Sec. 5O3,7.4 Towing notification. At each entrance to
property 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. 5O3.7.5 Responsible property owner. The owner,
manager, or person in charge of any property upon which
designated fire lanes have been established shall prevent
the parking of vehicles or placement of other obstructions
in such fire lanes.
Sec. 5O3.7.6 Violation - Penalty. Any person 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 bethe monetary penalty identified in the current fee
resolution.
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Sec. 5O3.7.7 Violation - Civil penalty. In addition to, or
as an alternate to, the penalties specified above, a violation
of any provision of this chapter constitutes a civil violation
under Chapter 1.04 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 object
obstructing a designated fire lane is declared a traffic
hazard and may be abated without prior notification to its
owner by impoundment pursuarit to the applicable State
law. The owner or operator shall be responsible for all
towing and impound charges.
K. 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 503.8.1 through 503.8.3.
Sec. 5O3.8.1. Buildings exceeding three stories or 3O
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.
Sec. 5O3.8.2. Buildings exceeding 62,OOO 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
t24,0OO square feet that have a single approved fire
apparatus access road when all buildings are equipped
throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
Sec. 5O3.8.3. Remoteness. Where two access roads are
required, they shall be placed a distance apaft 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 officialand the fire chief.
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L. 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 503.9:
Sec. 503.9. Aerial fire apparatus roads. The fire
apparatus access roads that accommodate aerial fire
apparatus shall be in accordance with Sections 503.9.1
through 503.9.34.
Sec. 5O3.9.1. 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. 503.9.2 Width. Aerial Fire-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. 5O3.9.3 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.
Sec. 5O3.9.4. Obstructions. Overhead utilitv and power
lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus
access road or between the aerial apparatus access road
and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to
be placed with the approval of the frTe code offi'cial.
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 503.10:
Sec. 5O3,1O. Multi-family residential developments.
The fire apparatus access roads serving multi-family
residential developments shall be in accordance with
Sections 503. 10. 1 through 503. 10.3.
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Sec. 5O3.10.1. Projects having from 1OO through 2OO
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. 5O3.1O.2. Projects having more than 2OO
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. 5O3.1O.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 officialand the fire chief.
N. 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 503.11:
Sec. 5O3.11. One- and Two-family residential
developments. The fire apparatus access roads serving
one- and two-family residential developments shall be in
accordance with Section 503.11.1 and 503.11.2.
Sec. 5O3.11.1. 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.
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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. 5O3.LL.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 officialand the fire chief.
O. 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 503.12:
Sec. 5O3.12. 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.
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 507.5.2.L:
Sec. 5O7.5.2.L. 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 submitted in a form and
manner determined by the fire code official within 30
calendar days of each test, inspection, or maintenance of
the system.
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Q. Fire protection water supplies - Records. Section 5O7 of the
.Infernafional Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amanz.laz.l h., a/di^^ o ^crrhcaafian trO7 tr ? '1 .
Sec. 507.5.3,1. Records. Records of all svstem
inspections, tests and maintenance required by the
referenced standard shall be maintained on the premises
for three years; copies shall be submitted in a form and
manner determined by the fire code official within 30
calendar days of each test, inspection, or maintenance of
the system.
QR. 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. 5O7.5.6. 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.
RS. 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 5O7.5.7 as follows:
Sec. 5O7.5.7. Fire hydrant. Fire hydrants shall be
designed and installed in accordance with the local water
purveyor's design and construction standards.
SI. Fire protection water supplies - Backflow prevention. Section 5O7 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.
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+U. 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. 5O7.5. 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.
UV. Fire protection water supplies Spacing. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding a new subsection 5O7.7 as follows:
Sec. 5O7.7. Spacing. The spacing of hydrants shall be in
accordance with Sections 5O7.7.1 through 5O7.7.5.
Sec. 5O7.7.1. 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. 5O7.7.2. 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. 5O7.7.3. 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. 5O7.7.4. 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. 5O7.7.5. 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.
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V!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. 5O7.8. 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 9pm, 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.
WX. 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. 5O7,9. 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 5O7.9.1 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. 5O7.9.2. 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.
XY. Fire protection water supplies - Building permit requiremenfs. Section
507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies,"
is amended by adding a new subsection 507,10 as follows:
Sec. 507.1O. 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.
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No construction beyond the foundation shall be allowed
until all hydrants and mains required by this section are in
place and approved.
7 Emaraanart DaenanAar D fnntrarztta Qanfinn q1n nf tha
/nfernafional Ffe Code, entitled "Emergency Responder Radio Coverage," is
amended by substituting Section 510 with the followinq:
Sec. 51O.1. Emergencv resoonder radio coverage in
new buildings. Approved radio coverage for emergency
responders shall be provided within buildings meeting any
of the following conditions:
1. High rise buildings;
2. The total building area is 50,000 square feet
or more;
?Tha {.alrl hrcamanf .ara.a ic 1n nnn crrrr.ara faaf
or more; or
4. There are floors u d for human occuDancv
more than 30 feet below the finished floor of the lowest
level of exit discharge.
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Police Chief determines that in-building radio coverage is
critical because of its unique design, location, use or
occupancy.
The radio coverage system shall be installed in accordance
with Sections 510.4 through 510.5.5 of this code and with
the provisions of NFPA 1221 (2019). This section shall not
require improvement of the existing public safety
comm ulication systems.
Point of fnformation
When determining if the minimum signal strength
referenced 510.4.1.1 exists at a subject building. the signal
strength shall be measured at any point on the exterior of
the building up to the highest point on the roof.
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Exceotions:
Rrrildinoc anrl arpaq nf hrrildinnc fhat harre
minimum radio coverage signal strength levels of the King
County Regional 800 MHz Radio System within the building
in accordance with Section 510.4.1 without the use of a
radio coverage system. /
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio
coverage is required and such systems, components or
aarrinmani- eaar rirarl nnrrlzl h \16 t hanafirra imnrnt nn tha
normal operations of that facility, the fiTe code offi'cial shall
have the authority to accept an automatically activated
emergency responder radio coverage system.
3. One- and two-family dwellinqs and
townhouses.
Sec. 51O.2. Emeroency resoonder radio coverage in
existino buildings.
Existing buildings shall be provided with approved radio
coverage for emergency responders as required in Chapter
11.
Sec. 51O.3. Permit required. A construction permit for
the installation of or modification to emergency responder
radio coverage systems and related equipment is required
as specified in Section 105.7.6. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code is not considered a modification
and does not ouire a oermit.
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Point of Information
Prior coordination and approval from the Public Safety
Radio System Operator is required before installation of an
Emergenql Responder Radio System. Until 2022, such
approval is required from EPSCA, King County, Seattle or
ValleyCom depending on the location of the installation. In
?n?? DCEDI\I rrrill lra {.ha ai la nnarrtnr nF z nnrrnfrr rrrir{a
system.
In order to be forward compatible. designers and
contractors should be aware of PSERN's requirements for
Distributed Antenna Systems which can be found via
https : //psern. org /req u i re ments/
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Sec- 51O-4- Tachniral rarrlrirarrrantc Crrqfemq
namnanan{-c rnr{ aar rinma raat tiraA fn nrnrrir{a f ha
emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply
with Sections 51O 4 throuoh 510.4.2.8.
Sec. 51O.4.1. Emergency resoonder communication
enhancement svstem sional strength. The buildinq
shall be considered to have acceptable emergency
responder communications enhancement system coverage
when signal strength measurements in 95 percent of all
areas on each floor of the building meet the signal strength
reorrirements in Sections 51 O.4.1.1 throuoh 510.4.1.3.
Exceotion: Critical areas, such as the fire command
center(s), the fire pump room(s), interior exit stairways,
exit passageways, elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets,
sprinkler sectional valve locations, and other areas
required by the fire code official, shall be provided with 99
percent floor area radio coverage.
Sec. 51O.4.1.1. Minimum sional strenoth into the
hrrilllina Tha minimrrm inh rrnrl cinn=l cfrannfh chall ha
sufficient to provide usable voice communications
throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code
official Thp inhound sional I I shall be a minimum of -
95dBm in 95olo of the coverage area and 99olo in critical
areas and sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered
Arrdio Orralitv |DAO) of ? O or an eouivalent Sional-to-
Tn{.arfaranna-Dlr rc-l\lnica D a{-i n /qTNP\ :nnlin=l,rla fn tha
technology for either analog or digital signals.
Sec. 51O.4.1.2 Minimum sional strenqth out of the
Jrrrillina Tha minimrrm Ar nr rnr{ cinnal cfranrrl.h chrll ha
sufficient to provide usable voice communications
fhrnr rahnr rf fha ^^rr6F5^^ 5F^=c cnanifiarl hrr fha Fira nrrAa
official. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to
provide not less than a DAQ of 3.0 or an equivalent SINR
applicable to the technology for either analog or digital
cianrla A minimrrm cianal nrrfh nf -Otr dFlm chrll ha
received by the King County Regional 800 MHz Radio
System when transmitted from within the building.
Sec. 51O.4.1.3. Svstem performance. Sional strenqth
ahrll ha cr rfFinianl *a fha ranr riramanfc aF tha
applications being utilized by public safety for emergency
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operations through the coverage area as specified by the
radio svstem manaqer in Section 5LO.4.2.2.
Sec. 51O.4.2. System desiqn. The emeroency
responder radio coverage system shall be designed in
accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.8 and
NFPA 1221 (2019).
Sec. 51O.4.2.1. Amplification systems and
comoonents. Buildings and structures that cannot
ar rnnnrl- flra raar rieaA la.ral nf rrrlin ^^\rara^a clrrll ha
aar rinnar{ rrril-h orrc}amc anz{anrnrr^nantc fn anh=naa tha
public safety radio signals and achieve the required level of
radio coverage specified in Sections 510.4.1 through
tr1n A 1 ? D'rlrlia aafa*rr mmr rniarfinnc anhrnnamanf
systems utilizing radio-frequency-emitting devices and
cabling shall be allowed by the Public Safety Radio System
Operator. Prior to installation. all RF-emitting devices shall
have the certification of the radio licensing authority and
he srritahle for blic safetv use-
Sec. 51O.4.2.2. Technical criteria. The Public Safety
Radio System Operator shall provide the various
fraar ranaiac raat riraA lha I nnrfinn nf r=rlin cifac fha
ollnrlhrr hnraraF ar rnnl., ahall ha arn=hla nf nnarrfinn tha
emerqencv resoonder radio coveraoe svstem at 100-
percent system capacity for a duration of not less than 12
hours.
Sec. 51O.4.2.4. Signal booster reouirements. If used.
signal boosters shall meet the following requirements:
1. All signal booster components shall be
contained in a National Electriial Manufacturer's
Association (NEMA) 4. IP66-type waterproof cabinet or
equivalent.
effective radiated power of radio sites, the maximum
propagation delay in microseconds, the applications being
used and other supporting technical information necessary
for system design upon request by the building owner or
owner's representative.
Sec. 51O.4.2.3. Power supolv sources. Emergencv
responder radio coverage systems shall be provided with
dedicated standby batteries or provided with 2-hour
standby batteries and connected to the facility generator
nnwFr svqtem in acearrlanec with Sartinn 1?n? Thp
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Exceotion: Listed battery systems that are contained in
integrated battery cabinets.
2. Battery systems used for the emergency
Dower source shall be contained in a NEMA 3R or hioher-
rated cabinet, IP65-type waterproof cabinet or equivalent.
3. Equipment shall have FCC or other radio
licensing authority certification and be suitable for public
safetv use orior to installation.
4. Where a donor antenna exists. isolation shall
Jra mainlainaal hahrraan {.ha r{nnnr =nl-annr rnrl =ll incirla
antennas to not less than 20dB greater than the system
qain under all ooeratino conditions.
q Ri-Directinnal Arnnlifierc /RDAc'l r rqed in
-nananzla- -az{in crrcfamc chrll ha
fitted with anti-oscillation circuitrv and per-channel AGC.
6. The installation of amplification systems or
cvctpmq that nncratp nn nr nrnrrirlp tho mpanq tn nar rqa
interference on any emergency responder radio coverage
networks shall be coordinated and approved by the Public
Safety Radio System Operator.
7 llnlccc nthprwice annrnrred hv fhp Pr rhlir
Cafahr D az.lin CrrcTam Annrn fnr nnlrr ah=nnalizad cianrl
boosters shall be permitted.
Exception: Broadband BDA's may be utilized when
specifically authorized in writing by the Public Safety Radio
System Ooerator.
Point of InformationBDA's must also comply with PSERN's
fwww nqprn aralrpatrirprnpnfc) detailerl renrrirernpnfc
which inclr rrlo rhannelizerl rninirnr rrn nf )R rhannplc
supporting analog, P25 Phase I (FDMA). and P25 Phase II
(rpMA).
Sec. 51O.4.2.5. Svstem monitoring. The emergencv
responder radio enhancement system shall include
automatic supervisory and trouble signals that are
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monitored by a supervisory service and are annunciated by
lJra fi-a rlarm arra{.am in a rA=nra rrrith l\ltrDA 7? Tha
following conditions shall be separately annunciated by the
fire alarm system, or, if the status of each of the following
conditions is individually displayed on a dedicated panel on
+ha rarlin anhanaamanl.r cinrrla rr rfnmrfia
supervisory signal may be annunciated on the fire alarm
system indicating deficiencies of the radio enhancement
system:
1 I oqq nf norm I AC oower sunnlv-
)Svstem haffe charoer(s) failrrre
3. Malfunction of the donor antenna(s).
4. Failure of active RF-emittinq device(s).
tr I nrer hnflarrr ^-^-^=f 7fl-narnanf rar{r rnfinn
of operating capacity.
6. Active svstem comoonent malfunction.
7. Malfunction of the communications link
between the fire alarm system and the emergency
responder radio enhancement system.
Sec. 51O.4.2.6. Additional frequencies and change of
frequencies. The emergency responder radio coverage
system shall be capable of modification or expansion in the
event frequency changes are required by the FCC or other
raalin linancina rr r{-harihr rrlrlifinnrl franr ranaiac 1ra
made available by the FCC or other radio licensinq
authority.
Scc- 51 O-4-)-7- lllecian dncrrrvranfc- Thp fire rnde
official shall have the authority to require "as-built" design
documents and specifications for emergency responder
communications coverage systems. The documents shall
be in a format acceptable to the fire code official.
Sec. 51O.4.2,8. Radio communication antenna
dancitw- Svqtprnc chall ho onnineered fn rninirniza fha
near-far effect. Radio enhancement system designs shall
include sufficient antenna density to address reduced qain
conditions.
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Exceotions:
1. Class A narrow band sional booster devices
with independent AGC/ALC circuits per channel.
2 Svcfcms wherp ell nnrtahlc derrirpq within the
qamF hanrl rqe e e Dower control
Sec. 51O.5. Installation requirements. The installation
of the public safety radio coverage system shall be in
accordance with NFPA 1221 and Sections 510.5.1 through
510.5.7.
Sec. 51O.5.1. Approval orior to installation,
Amplification systems capable of operating on frequencies
licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC or other
radio licensing authority shall not be installed without prior
coordination and approval of the Public Safety Radio
System Operator.
Sec, 51O.5.2, Minimum qualifications of personnel,
The minimum qualifications of the system designer and
lead insfallatinn nprcnnnpl chall inclr rdp hnth nf the
followinq:
1 A rralid FCC-iqcrrcd ncncral radin telpnhnne
operators license.
2. Certification of in-building system training
issued by an approved organization or approved school. or
a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment
beinq installed.
Sec. 51O.5.3. Acceptance test procedure. Where an
emergency responder radio coverage system is required,
and upon completion of installation. the building owner
shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way
coverage on each floor of the building is in accordance with
Section 510.4.1. The test procedure shall be conducted as
follows:
1. Each floor of the building shall be divided into
a grid of 20 approximately equal test areas. with a
rnavirnrrm tpqf arpa qizp af 6 4OO cnrrara faof \A/here fha
flnnr araa pvroerlc 1 ?R nnn cnrrarp fepf tho flnnr chall ha
divided into as many approximately equal test areas as
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needed, such that no test area exceeds the maximum
souare footaoe allowed for a test area.
2. Coverage testing of signal strength shall be
conducted using a calibrated spectrum analyzer for each of
the test grids. A diagram of this testinlshall be created
for each floor where coverage is provided, indicating the
testing grid used for the test in Section 510.5.3(1). and
including signal strengths and frequencies for each test
area. Indicate all critical areas.
? Fr rnrtinnal falV-h-acV feqtinn chall ha
conducted using two calibrated portable radios of the latest
brand and model used by the agency's radio
communications system or other equipment approved by
the fire code official. Testing shall use Digital Audible
Quality (DAQ) metrics. where a passing result is a DAQ of
? nr hinher Cnmmrrnirafinnc hefurpan handcatc chall ho
tested and recorded in the grid square diagram required by
cecfinn 51 O 5 ?12\' aach arid qnr rara nn aanh flnnr.
between each critical area and a radio outside the building;
between each critical area and the fire command center or
fire alarm control panel; between each landing in each
stairwell and the fire command center or fire alarm control
panel.
4. Failure of more than 5olo of the test areas on
anv floor shall result in failure of the test.
Exceotion: Critical areas shall be orovided with 99
percent floor area coverage.
5 Tn thp orronf fhaf twn nf fhe fpct araac fail tha
test, in order to be more statistically accurate. the floor
chall he ncrrnitterl tn he rlirrirled infn /.O anr ral tacf aroac
Failure of not more than two nonadjacent test areas shall
not result in failure of the test. If the system fails the 40-
area test, the system shall be altered to meet the 95-
percent coverage requirement.
6. A test location approximately in the center of
each test area shall be selected for the test. with the radio
enabled to verify two-way communications to and from the
outside of the building through the public agency's radio
communications system. Once the test location has been
selected, that location shall represent the entire test area.
Failure in the selected test location shall be considered to
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measurement results become lost, the building bwner shall
be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the
qain values.
8. As part of the installation. a spectrum
analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be utilized
to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by
the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted at
the time of installation and at subseqlrent annual
inspections.
9. Systems incorporating Class B signal booster
devices or Class B broadband fiber remote devices shall be
tested using two portable radios simultaneously conducting
subjective voice quality checks. One portable radio shall
be positioned not greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the
be a failure of that test area. Additional test locations shall
not be permitted.
-,Thn aain .ralt ta-rll rmnlifiarc chrll ha
measured, and the test measurement results shall be kept
on file with the buildinq owner so that the measurements
nan ha rtariFiaA At reiaa -hhr r-I tacfc Tn fha arranf thrt fha
inr{anr rn}annl Tlra nrl nnrl-rhla rrrlin chrll ha
positioned at a distance that represents the farthest
zlicfrnaa fram nfannr \Arif h hnf h nnrlrlrla
radios simultaneously keyed up on different frequencies
reri{-hin fha cnma hrnz.l ar rJri \rct trrrlin tacfinn clrrll ha
conducted and comply with DAQ levels as specified in
Qanfinnc tr1n a 1 1 and \1n 41 )
10. At the conclusion of the testing. and prior to
iaarranaa nf tha hrrilzlina f rfifin-afa nf f-lrrr rhan^\, fha
building owner or owner's representative shall place a copy
af l-ha fallar^rina -aaa-Aa in fha nAq annlncr rra nr fha
building engineer's office, The records shall be available to
the fire code official and maintained by the building owner
for the life of the svstem:
a. A certification letter stating that the
emergency responder radio coverage system has been
installed and tested in accordance with this code. and that
the svstem is comolete and fullv functional.
b. The grid square diagram created as
Dart of testino in Sections 510.5.3(2) and 510.5.3(3).
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c. Data sheets and/or manufacturer
specifications for the emergency responder radio coverage
system equipment; back up battery; and charging system
(if utili zed'l
d. A diagram showing device locations
and wirino schematic.
e. A copy of the electrical permit.
11. At the conclusion of the testing. and prior to
issuance of the building Certificate of Occupancy, the
building owner or owner's representative shall submit
copies of the acceptance test in a form and manner
determined by the fire code official.
Sec. 51O.5.4. FCC comoliance. The emergency
responder radio coverage system installation and
components shall comply with all applicable federal
regulations including. but not limited to, FCC 47 CFR Part
90.219.
Sec. 51O.5.5. Mountino of the donor antenna(sl. To
maintain proper alignment with the system designed donor
site, donor antennas shall be permanently affixed on the
highest possible position on the building or where approved
by the fire code official. A clearly visible sign shall be
placed near the antenna stating, "movement or
repositioning of this antenna is prohibited without approval
from the fire code official." The antenna installation shall
be in accordance with the applicable requirements in the
International Building Code for weather protection of the
building envelope.
Sec. 51O.5.5. Wirino. The backbone, antenna
distribution. radiating. or any fiber-optic cables shall be
rated as plenum cables. The backbone cables shall be
connected to the antenna distribution. radiating, or copper
cables using hybrid coupler devices of a value determined
by the overall design. Backbone cables shall be routed
through an enclosure that matches the building's required
fire-resistance rating for shafts or interior exit stairways.
The connection between t e backbone cable and the
antenna cables shall be made within an enclosure that
matches the building's fire-resistance ratinq for shafts or
interior exit stairways, and passage of the antenna
diclriJrr rfian arhla in rnl{ n r rt nf tha annlncrrra ch=ll ha
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protected as a penetration per the .Infernafional EurTdrng
Code.
Sec. 51O.5.7. Identification Signs. Emergency
responder radio coverage systems shall be identified by an
approved sign located on or near the Fire Alarm Control
Panel or other approved location stating "This building is
equipped with an Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
System. Control Equipment located in room ",
A sign stating "Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
System Equipment" shall be placed on or adjacent to the
components.
Sec. 51O.5. Maintenance. The emergencv responder
radio coverage system shall be maintained operational at
all times in accordance with Sections 510.6.1 through
51067
Sec. 51O.5.1. Testing and oroof of comoliance. The
owner of the building or owner's authorized agent shall
have the emergencv responder radio coverage system
inspected and tested annually or where structural changes
occur including additions or remodels that could materially
change the original field performance tests. Testing shall
consist of the following items (1) through (7):
1. In-building coverdge test as required by theffe code ollfi'cial as described in Sections 510.5.3
("Acceptance test procedure") or 510.6.1.1 ("Alternative
in-building coverage test").
Exceotion: Group R Occupancy annual testinq is not
required within dwelling units.
2. Signal boosters shall be tested to verify that
the gain/output level is the same as it was upon initial
installation and acceptance or set to optimize the
performance of the system.
?Q,>rlzrrn hal-fariaa r rrnllrar crrnnliac chall ha
tested under load of a period of t hours to verify that they
will properly operate during an actual power outage. If
within the 1-hour test period the battery exhibits
symptoms of failure. the test shall be extended for
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additional 1-hour periods until the integrity of the battery
can be determined.
4- Tf a fire alarm svstem is nresent in the
hrrildinn a fcqt chall hp cnndrrcfad tn rrerifrr fhaf fha fira
alarm system is properly supervising the emergency
responder communication system as required in Section
51n 4 2 5 The tect iq nerfnrmed hw cimrrlatinn elarmq fn
the fire alarm control panel. The certifications in Section
51O 5 ) arc qrrfficirrnt fnr thp nercnnnel nerfnrrninn fhic
testinq.
5 Other arfirre rnryrnnnantc chall ha checkpd tn
verify operation within the manufacturer's specifications.
6 Af the cnnrlrrcinn nf the faqfinn a ronnrt
which shall verify compliance with Section 510.6.1. shall
hp cr rhmitted tn thp fire cade affirial hrr urA\/ nf fhe
thecom plia nceeng ine.com
7 Af thp cnnclr rqinn nf feqfinn a raanrd nf tha
inspection and maintenance along with an updated grid
diagfam of each floor showing tested strengths in each grid
cnrrare and panh critical :'ra^ chall he added fn fhe
documentation maintained on the premises in accordance
with Section 510.5.3.
510.6.1.1. Alternative In-building coverage test.
When the comprehensive test documentation required by
Section 510.5.3 is available. or the most recent full five-
year test results are available if the system is older than
six years. the in-building coverage test required by the fire
code official in Section 510.6.1(1). may be conducted as
follows:
1 Fr rnrfinnal t^lv-h^av fecfinn chall ha
conducted using two calibrated portable radios of the latest
brand and model used by the agency's radio
communications system or other equipment approved by
the fire code official. Testing shall use Digital Audible
Quality (DAQ) metrics, where a passing result is a DAQ of
? nr hinher Cnrnrnrrnirafinnq hpfurraan hanrlcafc in tho
following locations shall be tested: between the fire
command center or fire alarm control panel and a location
outside the building; between the fire alarm control panel
and each landino in each stairwell.
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)Cnrrerane tpqtinn nf cinnal ctrennth chall hp
conducted using a calibrated spectrum analyzer for:
A Thrpp nrid arpaq ner flnnr Tho thrae
grid areas to be tested on each floor are the three grid
areas with poorest performance in the acceptance test or
fhc mnct rerpnt annrral trrqf whirherrpr iq rnnre rocpnt'
and
b. Each of the critical areas identified in
acceptance test documentation required by Section
510.5.3- or as modified bv the fire code official- and
c. One qrid souare oer servinq antenna.
? The tect arca hnrrndaricc ehall nnf derriafp
from the areas established at the time of the acceptance
test. or as modified by the fire code official. The building
shall be considered to have acceptable emergency
responder radio coverage when the required signal
ctrpnnth rcnrrirpmrrnfe in 51n411 and \1 O41) ara
lnrafed in Q5 nerccnf nf all Areeq nn each flnnr nf thp
buildinq and 99 Dercent in Critical Areas, and anv non-
functional serving antenna are repaired to function within
nnrmal rendpq Tf thp rlocrrmpnfation nf thc arccnfancc
test or most recent previous annual test results are not
available or acceptable to the fire code official, the radio
coverage verification testing described in 510.5.3 shall be
conducted.
Sec. 51O.6.2. Additional freouencies. The building
owner shall modify or expand the emergency resoonder
radio coverage system at his or her expense in the event
frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio
lirenqinn arrthnritrr nr arlditinnal franrrancieq ara rnada
available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority
public safety radio system operator or FCC license holder.
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The alternative in-buildino coveraoe test orovides an
alfernativp tectinn nrntncnl fnr the in-hrrilrlinn .n\/Franp
test in subsection (1) of section 510.6.1. There is no
change or alternative to annual testing requirements
cnrrrnerafcd in qrrhqprfinnc /?\ - (7\ nf Sprfinn q1n 61
which rnrrqf hc nerfnrmerl at thp tirno nf pach annrral faqf
37
Prior approval of a public safety radio coveraoe system on
previous frequencies does not exempt this section.
Sec. 51O.5.3. Nonoublic safety system. Where other
nonpublic safety amplification systems installed in
buildings reduce the performance or cause interference
with the emergency responder communications coverage
system, the nonpublic safety amplification sVstem shall be
corrected or removed.
Sec. 51O.6.4. Field testino. Agency personnel shall have
the right to enter onto the property at any reasonable time
to conduct field testing to verify the required level of radio
coverage or to disable a system that due to malfunction or
emergency responder radio system in the region.
Sec. 13.O1.O7O. 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 equipmenf. Section 6e6-605 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Mechanical Refrigeration," is amended
by substituting 6€6605.6 with the following:
Sec. 696605.6. Testing of equipment. Refrigeration
equipment and systems having a refrigerant circuit more
than 220 pounds of Group A1 or 30 pounds of any other
group refrigerant shall be subject to periodic testing in
accordance with Section 605.6.1. A written record of the
required testing shall be maintained on the premises for a
minimum of three years; a copy shall be submitted in a
form and manner determined by 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.
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B. Commercial kitchen hoods - Where required. Section 6g+0V_of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Commercial Kitchen Hoods," is amended
by adding the following subsections to section 689602.2:
Sec. 69!)607.2.2. Permit Required. Permits shall be
required as set forth in Section 105.6.
Sec.609607.2.3. 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 6€9602.3.3.3 with the following:
Sec. 6i0!)6t07.3.3.3, 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 submitted in a form and
manner determined by the fire code official within 30 days
of the inspection or cleaning.
Sec. 13.O1.O8O. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Prevention Features. The following local
amendments to Chapter 7 of the International Fire Code, entitled "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 Eira ;nt! Qmnlza Dratraa*iaa trac - Taclinn Qanfinn 7O( nf fha
Infernafional Fhe Code. entitled "Door and Window Openings," is amended
by substituting 705.2.3 with the following:
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Sec. 7O5.2.3. Hold-ooen devices and closers. Hold-
nnpn rlcrrircc anrl arrtnmafir dnnr rlnqrrrpq wherp nrnrrirlprl
shall be maintained. During the period that such device is
out of service for repairs, the door it operates shall remain
in the closed position.
The fire code official is authorized to require the installation
nf hal/A^6h Aartiaac nf avi nrr rlnnr inctallrfinnc rrrhara
fhara hac haan z.laat rm taA r rca nf Aanr rlncr rra
impairment devices.
AB. ienDoor and Window Ope
Testing. Section 7+Zps-of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
," is amended by
substituting 7O:r-526 with the following:
Sec. 7OiH5.2.6. 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 submitted in a form and manner determined by
sen++e-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.O1.O9O. 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 and Life
Safety 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 applicafion. Section 901 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by suppleffifitifig
substituting subsection 901.1 with the following:
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Sec. 9O1.1. 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,rof any duly adopted
building codes, including state and lbcal 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.*1 with the
following:
Sec. 901,6.2E. 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 submitted in a form and
manner determined by 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 :
Sec 901.11. Emergency contacts. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner of any monitored fire 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.
D. 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:
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PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
E. Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended
by subsection 903.2 with the following:
Sec. 9O3.2. 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 9O7.2
and are separated from the remainder of the building by
not less than t 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 7t2 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.
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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. 9O3.2.9.3, 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.
G. Automatic sprinkler systems Check valve. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended
by adding a new subsection 903.3.98 as follows:
Sec. 9O3.3.9a. Check valve. All automatic sprinkler
system risers shall be equipped with a check valve.
H. Automatic sprinkler systems - Riser room access. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended
by adding a new subsection 903.7 as follows:
Sec. 9O3.7. Riser room access. All risers shall be located
in a dedicated room with an exterior door, and with Iighting
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. 9O7,L.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.
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J. Fire alarm and detection systems - Initiating device identification.
Section 9O7 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection
Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.6.3 with the following:
Sec. 9O7.5.3 Initiating device identification. The fire
alarm system shall identify the 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
support 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 s,t+bst+tut+n9-acrcLng_i__nCfry_subsection 907.8.5.1 witfr+heaS
tu{owingiqllslrys:
Sec. 9O7.8.5.1. 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 submitted in a form and
manner determined by 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.
L. 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 907.1J_t2 as follows:
Sec. 9O7.A+L2. 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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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!3_as follows:
Sec. 9O7.+213. Resetting. All fire alarm control units
shall be reset only by an approved person.
Sec. 9O7.{*jUl.1. Reset code. The reset code for the fire
alarm control unit or keypad shall be 3-7-L-2-3-4. The
reset code shall not be changed without approval of the fire
code official.
N. 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 9O7.l&LtL as follows:
Sec. 9O7.+3L4. 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.
O. 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. 9O9.2O.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 submitted in a
form and manner determined by the fire code official within
30 calendar days of each test or maintenance of the
system; and a label or tag shall be affixed to the individual
system identifoing the date of the scheduled testing.
P. Fire protection systems - Signs. Section 9t2 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Fire Department Connections," is amended by substituting
9L2.5 with the following:
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Sec. 912.5. 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,O1.1OO. 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
alterations. Section 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety
Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding a new
subsection 1103.5.3-6 as follows:
Sec. 11O3.5.03, Substantial Alterations. The
provisions of this chapter shall apply to substantial
alterations to existing buildings regardless of use when a
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 50o/o of the gross floor
area.
B. Fire safety requirements for existing buildings 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 1103.7.8-7 as follows:
Sec. 1LO3.7.9/.. Fire alarm control unit replacement.If an existing fire alarm control unit is replaced with
identical equipment it shall be considered maintenance.
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Sec. 13,O1.110. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 8O, 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 "Referenced Standards," is amended by modifying the
standard reference number dates of publication as follows:
13-+619
13D-+6j19
13R-19+6
20-il6j19
24-+6L9
72-14L9
110-it6j19
111-it619
720-L5
L22L-L9
Installation of Sprinkler Systems
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-
family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in
Height
Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby
Power Systems
Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and
Warning Equipment
Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency
Services Com m unications Systems
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Sec. 13.O1.12O, 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:
A. Modifications - Increases. Section
8103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Flow Requirements for
@,''isamendedbysubstitutingsubsectionB103.l-2
with the following:
B1O3.:F2. 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.
Exception: For one- and two-family residerices when
either of the following conditions apply:
1. The building and exposure are equipped with
the l-hour fire resistant rated exterior walls tested in
accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure on
fhe pvfprinr cirle and nrniertinnc with 1 -hnr rr r rndprqirle
protectiOn, fire blocking installed from the wall top plate to
the underside of the roof sheathing and no gable vent
openings.
2, The walls are a distance greater than 11' to
fhe noarpqf ovnnqrrrp nr lnf line' nr fano an rrnhuildahlo lnf
tract or buffer. The distance shall be measured at right
angles from the face of the wall.
B. Fire-flow requirementsforbuildings. Section 8105 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," is amended by
substituting section 8105 with the following:
81O5.1. One- and two-family dwellings. Fire-flow
requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall be in
accordance with Sections 8105.1.1 through 8105.1.3.
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8105.1.1. 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 t 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.
8105.1.2. 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
810s. t(2).
Exception: A reduction of fire-flow and flow duration to
1,000 gallons per minute for t hour, as approved, is
allowed when the building is equipped with the following:
1. An approved automatic sprinkler system.
tep plate to the underside of the roof sheathing and no
gabk-ven+€p€fting*
nearest exposure or faee an unbuildable let; traet or buffen
The distanee shall be measured at right angles from the
fueeotrthewalh
8105.2. 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 8105.1(2).
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 8105.1(2),
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81O5.2.1. Tents and Membrane structures, No fire
flow is required for tents and membrane structures.
8105.2.2. Accessory residential Group U buildings.
Accessory residential Group U buildings shall comply with
the requirements of 8105.1.
81O5.3. Water supply for buildings equipped 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 8105:
Table 8105.1(1). Required Fire-Flow for One- and
two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings
a n d :Fo'tY+r{romes'Tow n h o u ses.
Table 81O5.2. Required Fire-Flow for Buildings Other
than One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and
R-4 Buildings and .
D. Section 8105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding
new subsection 8105.4 as follows:
8105.4. 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 8105.4.1
through 8105.4.2
8105.4.1. One- and two-family dwellings, Fire flow will
not be required for one- and two-family dwellings if all of
the following mitigations are met;
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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 VB
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.O1.13O. 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.O1. 14O 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
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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.m. of the foufteenth 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.
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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.
SECTION 2, - Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or 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, - Code Synchronization The changes to the fire code
provisions enacted herein shall be implemented simultaneously with the
state code's change, currently scheduled to be implemented February L,
2OZt. However, if the Washington State Building Code Council further delays
implementation of the state codes referenced by this ordinance, the
implementation of this ordinance shall similarly be delayed to coincide with
the implementation date of the state codes.
SECTION 5. - Effective Date. This ordinance will take effect and be
in force 30 days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
December 8, 2020
Date Approved
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KIMBERLEY A.MOTO, CIry C K
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR *PAT'' FITZPATRIC CITY ATTORNEY
December 8, 2020
Date Adopted
December 11, 2020
Date Published
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NOTICE OF
ORDINANCES
PASSED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL
The following are sum-
maries of ordinances
passed by the Kent City
Council on December 8,
2024.
ORDINANCE NO, 4383
- AN ORDINANCE ofthe
City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington, re-
pealing Ordinance No.
4369 and right-of-way
dedications made there-
in, and through this ordi-
nance dedicating as
right-of-way a portion of
City-owned property lo-
cated in the 24800 block
between Military Road
South and 38th Avenue
S. for right-of-way pur-
poses, authorizing the
Mayor to sign all docu-
ments necessary to fi-
nalize and define the
dedications authorized
by this ordinance, and
directing the City Cle*
to record a certified copyof this amending ordi-
nance upon its passage.
This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force 30
days from and after its
passage, as provided by
law.
ORDINANCE NO. /1384
- AN ORDINANCE of
the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washing-
ton, approving the con-
solidating budget adjust-
ments made between
October 1, 2020 and No-
vember 30, 2020, re-
fleciing an overall bud-get increase of
$29,72eJ49.
This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force
five days after publica-
tion, as provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 4385
- AN ORDINANCE of
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the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washing-ton, authorizing the
transfer of excess Local
lmprovement District
Guaranty Funds to the
General Fund.
This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force
five days after its publi-
cation, as provided for
by RCW 35A.1 1.090 and
RCW 35A.12.130.
ORDINANCE NO. 4386
- AN ORDINANCE ot
the City Council of the
Cily of Kent, Washing-
ton, amending Ch. 13.01
of the Kent City Code,
entitled "Fire Codes,' to
adopt the 2018 edition olthe lnternational Fire
Code and to make other
housekeeping amend-
ments and local amend-
ments specifically appli-
cable within Kent.
This ordinance will take
€ffect and be in force 30
days from and after its
passage, as provided by
law.
ORDINANCE NO. 4387
-AN ORDINANCE of
the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washing-
ion, amending various
sections of Ch, 14.01 of
the Kent City Code to
adopt the 2018 editionsof the lntemationalBuilding, Residenlial,
Mechanical, Existing
Building, Property Main-
tenance, and Energy
Conservation Codes andthe Uniform Plumbing
Code; and to repeal
Section 14.01.070, enti-tled Uniform Housing
Code.
This ordinance will take
effect and be in force 30
days from and after its
passage, as provided by
law.
A copy of the complete
text ol any ordinance will
be mailed upon Fquesl
of the City Clerk.
Kimbedey A. Komoto,
City Clerk
Kkomoto@KentWA.gov
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