HomeMy WebLinkAbout4462 ORDINANCE NO. 4462
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
2021 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. 4386 on
December 8, 2020, which adopted the 2018 edition of the International Fire
Code. The State recently adopted the 2021 edition of this code, which takes
effect and applies to all cities in the state on July 1, 2023. 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 2021 code edition, this ordinance
also includes other housekeeping amendments, including updating
references to code sections that have been renumbered in the 2021 edition,
and local amendments. 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
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do not result in a lower standard than that established by the state, pursuant
to RCW 19,27.040 and WAC 51-04-030.
D. On April 24, 2023, 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 this request on April 24, 2023, and it is anticipated
that the review will complete prior to the effective date of the code revisions.
E. On March 31, 2023, the City's State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) Responsible Official determined the ordinance was a nonproject
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 1. - Amendment. Chapter 13.01 of the Kent City Code,
entitled 'Fire Codes," is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 13.01
FIRE CODES
Sec. 13.01.010. Fire code — Adopted. In accordance with Chapter
19.27 RCW, the International Fire Code, 20182021 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, Inc., together with any additions, deletions, and
exceptions currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time by
the state of Washington through its Building Code Council pursuant to
Chapter 51-54A WAC, and as further amended in this chapter, is hereby
adopted and incorporated by this reference.
One (1) copy of the International Fire Code and the appendices adopted in
KCC 13.01.030(A) is on file with the e"f+re eed-e e#ir=+al, afid wit# the city
clerk as provided for by RCW 35.21.180.
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Sec. 13.01.020. Code conflicts. To the extent allowed by RCW
19.27.040, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the International
Fire Code adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code
Council and the provisions of this chapter, the Kent City Code provisions
shall govern.
Sec. 13.01.030. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 1, Scope and Administration. The following local amendments
to Chapter 1 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Scope and
Administration," including all amendments enacted by the state of
Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire
Code as follows:
A. Scope and General Requirements - Fire code appendix adopted.
Section 101 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Scope and General
Requirements," is amended by adding the following new subsection 101.6:
Sec. 101.6. Fire code appendix adopted. Appendix B of
the International Fire Code is hereby adopted.
B. Genera auther4 affd respensAbHj Duties and Powers of the Fire
Code Official - Retained authority -Additional conditions. Section 104 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "General Atft� and
RespensibilitiesDuties and Powers of the Fire Code Official," is amended by
adding the following new subsection 104.1.1:
Sec. 104.1.1. Retained au
thority - 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 #+re retaFdantfire-retardant
materials, installation or modification of standpipes,
automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
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C. Genera/ auther4 ati9 respensib& Duties and Powers of the Fire
Code Official - Lot lines and setback lines. Section 104 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "GeneFaE Autherity arm RespensibilitiesDuties and Powers
of the Fire Code Official," is amended by adding the following new subsection
104.4-2113:
Sec. 104.4413. Lot lines and setback lines.
Notwithstanding the authority of the fire code official to
administer and enforce the fire code, the fire code official
shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback
lines. No such duty is created by this code and none shall
be implied.
D. Permits - Expiration of applications. 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 applications. Project permit
applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that
require SEPA review are subject to those deadlines. All
other construction permit applications shall expire
automatically if 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 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. Permits = Expiration. Section 105 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.3.1 with the
following:
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Sec. 105.3.1. Expiration. An operational permit shall
remain in effect until reissued, renewed or revoked, or for
such a period of time as specified in the permit.
Construction permit expiration shall be governed by the
following:
1. Every permit issued by the fire code official
under the provisions of this chapter shall expire
automatically three years after the date of permit issuance.
However, the permit shall expire earlier if the work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within one
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 originally
approved plans and specifications for the approved work,
may extend a permit's expiration date or revive a permit
which has been canceled due to inactivity, at the fire code
official's discretion, under the following circumstances:
a. A permit issued and related to a single-
family residence, if it has expired due to inaction, may be
extended for a 90-day period, up to two times. However,
this subsection does not alter the permit's overall three
yea three- rLear expiration date as provided for in
subsection 105.3.1.1.
b. A permit issued and related to a single-
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.
3. No permit extension will be granted for any
property that is the subject of a code enforcement
proceeding under Ch. 1.04 KCC.
F. Permits - Required operational permits. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting
subsection 105.E 5 with the following:
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Sec. 105.65. Required operational permits. The fire
code official is authorized to issue operational permits for
the operations set forth in Sections 105.65.1 through
105.65.-556.
G. Permits - Mobile food preparation vehicles. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting
subsection 105.5.32 with the following:
Sec. 105.5.32. Mobile food preparation vehicles. A
permit is required for mobile preparation vehicles equipped
with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden
vapors or utilize LP-gas systems or CNG systems.
Exception: Mobile food preparation vehicles which are not
parked at or visiting a location for more than three
consecutive calendar days.
6H. Permits - Commercial kitchens. Section 105 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection
105.65.-5253:
Sec. 105.G5.52 53. Commercial Kitchens. An
operational permit is required for all commercial kitchens
with type I hood systems.
Exception: No fee will be required if another operational
fire permit in accordance with Section 105.5 is issued for
the occupancy.
#I. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the
following new subsection 105.65.15-354.
Sec. 105.65.&354. Emergency and standby power
systems. An operational permit is required for emergency
or standby power systems required by code and identified
in NFPA 110.
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]. Permits - Fire Protection System Contractor. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the
following new subsection 105.65.§455:
Sec. 105.65.&455. Fire Protection System
Contractor. An operational permit is required for all
contractors or other entities performing any installation,
inspection, service, maintenance, or repair of any fire
protection system.
JK. Permits - Commercial Kitchen Hood and Duct Systems Contractor.
Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended
by adding the following new subsection 105.65.r556.
Sec. 105.65.E56. Commercial Kitchen Hood and
Duct Systems Contractor. An operational permit is
required for all contractors or other entities performing any
inspection or cleaning of commercial kitchen hood and duct
systems.
-KL. Permits - Required construction permits. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting
ngedifying subsection 105.-76 with the following:
Sec. 105.76. Required construction permits. The fire
code official is authorized to issue construction permits for
work as set forth in Sections 105.-76.1 through
105.76.2-726.
LM. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the
following new subsection 105.-76.2-726:
Sec. 105.-76.2726. 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.
MN. Fees - Fees. Section 4$6 107 of the International Fire Code, entitled
"Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 4-%107.1 with the following:
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Sec. +G6107.1. Fees. The fire code official shall collect
fees as a condition to issuance or renewal of any permit or
certificate.
T40. Fees - Schedule of permit fees. Section 4- 6 107 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 4-96107.2
with the following:
Sec. 4- 6107.2. Schedule of Permit Fees. The fire code
official shall prepare a resolution establishing a schedule of
fees for council consideration, which fees shall include the
cost involved in the processing, issuance, and renewal of
permits and certificates. Any fee schedule adopted by
resolution shall govern the fee amount to be assessed for
any permit or certificate.
OP. Fees - Work commencing before permit issuance. Section 4- 6 107 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting
subsection 4-96107.3 4 with the following:
Sec. 3-6107.34. Work commencing before permit
issuance. When work for which a permit is required by this
code has commenced without a permit, the fees shall be
doubled. The payment of such fees shall not relieve any
persons from the requirements of this code or from any
penalties prescribed by this code.
-PQ,. Fees - Termination. Section I06 107 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Fees," is amended by adding the following new subsection
49610 7.67:
Sec. _�107.67. Termination. Failure to pay for the
required renewal within 60 days of the date notice is given
shall result in the City's termination of the permit.
R. Maintenance - Recordkeeping. Section 109 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Maintenance," is amended by substituting subsection 109.3
with the following:
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Sec. 109.3. Recordkeening. A record of periodic
inspections, tests, servicing and other operations and
maintenance shall be maintained on the premises or other
approved location for not less than three years, or a
different period of time where specified in this code or
referenced standards.
1. Records shall be made available for inspection
by the Fire Code Official, and a copy of the records shall be
provided to the Fire Code Official upon request.
2. The Fire Code Official is authorized to
prescribe the form and format of such recordkeeping.
3. The Fire Code Official is authorized to require
that certain required records be filed with the Fire Code
Official.
4. All reports must be filed with the Compliance
Engine (www TheComplianceEngine.com)_ within 14 days
of the reportable activity.
QS. Beard e€ appeafsMeans of Appeals. Section 44�9 111 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Beard e€ appe Means of Appeals," is
amended by substituting Section 4- 7 111 with the following:
Sec. 3$9111. Beard of appeafsMeans of Anneals. 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.
RT. Violation - Penalties. Section 4-1-9 112 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsection 34-0112.4 with
the following:
Sec. _440112.4. 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
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repairs a building or structure in violation of (a) the
approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the
fire code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under
the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as
set forth in Ch. 13.02 of the Kent City Code or as otherwise
provided by law.
Sec. 13.01.040. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 2, Definitions. The following local amendments to Chapter 2 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," including all amendments
enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated
into the International Fire Code as follows:
A. Definitions - General Definitions. Section 202 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "General Definitions," is amended by adding the following
definitions to subsection 202:
OUTDOOR STORAGE. The on-site storage of materials outdoors,
including materials stored in vehicles, which are not in transit.
PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. A fire protection
system that generates repeated preventable alarms.
Sec. 13.01.050. 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. 308.1.6.3. Sky Lanterns. The use of sky lanterns is
prohibited.
Sec. 13.01.060. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 5, Fire Service Features. The following local amendments to
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Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Service Features,"
including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby
adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows:
A. 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 - Buildings and Facilities. Section 503 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is
amended by substituting subsection 503.1.1 with the following:
Sec. 503.1.1. Buildings and Facilities. Approved fire
apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility,
building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus
access road must comply with the requirements of this
section and shall extend within 150 feet of all portions of
the facility and all portions of the exterior all of the first
story of the building as measured by an approved route
around the building or facility.
Exception: The Fire Code Official is authorized to increase
the distance:
1. Up to 300 feet where the building is equipped
throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system.
2. Where the fire apparatus access roads cannot
be installed because of location on property, topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar
conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire
protection is provided.
3. There are no more than two Group R=3 or
Group U occupancies.
C. Fire apparatus access roads - Additional Access. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended
by substituting subsection 503.1.2 with the following:
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Sec. 503.1.2. Additional Access. The Fire Code Official
is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus
access road based on the potential for impairment of a
single road by vehicle congestion condition of the terrain,
climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
W. Fire apparatus access roads - Dimensions. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended
by substituting subsection 503.2.1 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.1. Dimensions. The following minimum
dimensions shall apply for fire apparatus access roads:
1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6,096 mm),
except for approved security gates in accordance with
section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of
not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4,115 mm).
2. Fire apparatus access road routes shall be
approved by the fire code official.
3. 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.
Exceution: When the fire apparatus access road is serving
no more than 2 single family houses and all are equipped
with approved automatic system, the Fire Code Official
may approve a reduced width, but the reduction shall not
be less than 16 feet wide.
EE. Fire apparatus access roads - Surface. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended
by substituting subsection 503.2.3 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.3. Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall
be constructed with a surface of asphalt or concrete
capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 30 tons (27,240 kg).
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9F. Fire apparatus access roads - Turning radius. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended
by substituting subsection 503.2.4 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.4. Turning radius. All fire apparatus access
roads shall have a -39 feet30-foot minimum inside turning
radius and a '59 50-foot minimum outside turning radius.
The radius must be measured from the travel lane edge,
unless otherwise approved.
€G. Fire apparatus access roads - Dead ends. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.5 with
the following:
Sec. 503.2.5. Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus
access roads in excess of 150 feet (45.72 m) in length shall
be provided with an approved turnaround designed as
illustrated in the Kent Design and Construction Standards,
unless otherwise approved.
Exception: The Fire Code Official is authorized to increase
the length up to 300 feet for dead-end access roads when
all of the following apply:
1. The road serves no more than 4 single-family
homes that are equipped throughout with an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system.
2. The road has an unobstructed width of not
less than 20 feet, and an unobstructed vertical clearance
of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
3. Where the vertical distance between the
grade. Ip ane and the highest point of the roof eave is no
more than 30 feet for ate[ of the structures served by the
fire access road.
€H. 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:
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Sec. 503.2.6. Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a
bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus
access road, the bridge or elevated surface shall be
constructed and maintained in accordance with
specifications established by the fire code official and the
City's public works director, or their designees; at a
minimum, however, the bridge or elevated surface shall be
constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO
Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges. Bridges shall
also meet the following requirements:
1. 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.
2. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both
entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official.
3. 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.
GI. Fire apparatus access roads - Grade. Section 503 of the International
Fire Code, entitled 'Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by
substituting subsection 503.2.7 with the following:
Sec. 503.2.7. Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
comply coMply with the following:
1. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed
15 percent longitudinal and/or 6 percent laterally in grade.
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2. Driveway approach and departure angles
shall not exceed 10 percent for the first 75 feet when
measured from the right of way, unless otherwise
approved by the fire code official.
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U. Fire apparatus access roads - Marking. Section 503 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended
by substituting subsection 503.3 with the following:
Sec. 503.3. Marking. Fire apparatus access roads shall
be marked whenever necessary to maintain the
unobstructed minimum required width of roadways.
Subject to the fire code official's prior written approval,
marked fire apparatus access roads, or "fire lanes," may
be established or relocated at the time of plan review, pre-
construction site inspection, and/or post construction site
inspection as well as any time during the life of the
occupancy. Only those fire apparatus access roads
established by the fire code official can utilize red marking
paint and the term "fire lane." Fire lanes shall be marked
as directed by the fire code official with one or more of the
following types of markings in accordance with the Kent
Design and Construction Standards:
Sec. 503.3.1. Type 1. Type 1 marking shall be installed
to identify fire lanes on hammerhead turnarounds,
commercial and multi-family developments or as directed
by the fire code official.
Sec. 503.3.2. Type 2. Type 2 marking shall be installed
to identify fire lanes in one- and two-family dwelling
developments, or as directed by the fire code official.
Sec. 503.3.3. Type 3. Type 3 marking shall be installed
to address situations where neither Type 1 or 2 marking is
effective as determined by the fire code official.
1. Specific areas designated by the fire code
official shall be marked with diagonal striping across the
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width of the fire lane. Diagonal marking shall be used in
conjunction with painted curbs and/or edge striping and
shall run at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees from one side to
the other. These diagonal lines shall be in red traffic paint,
parallel with each other, at least 6 inches in width, and 24
inches apart. Lettering shall occur as with Type 1 marking.
K. Fire apparatus access roads = Required .gates or barricades. Section
503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads,"
is amended by substituting subsection 503.5 with the following:
Sec. 503.5. Required gates or barricades. The fire code
official is authorized to require the installation and
maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across
fire apparatus access roads, trails, or other accessways,
not including public streets, alleys, or highways.
Installations shall meet the following:
1. Electric pate operators, where provided shall
be listed in accordance with UL 325.
2. Gates intended for automatic operation shall
be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the
requirements of ASTM F 2200 and must be equipped with
"Click 2 Enter" or similar equipment that is approved by
the fire code official, that allows for operations of the gate
by fire and op lice personnel via their vehicle mobile radio,
on a dedicated radio frequency, with a hold-open for a
specified amount of time.
3. Gates over the fire apparatus access road that
are intended for automatic operation shall be designed to
operate during a loss of power or fail in the open position.
4. Gates shall be at a minimum as wide as the
required access road width.
5. If manually operated, a Knox padlock is
required if the gate is locked.
6. Installations must be set back 40 feet from
the roadway edge of pavement.
Exception: Automated gates meeting the requirements of
item 2 of this subsection.
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L. Fire apparatus access roads - Securit gates. bollards, and other
obstructions. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.6 with
the following:
Sec. 503.6. Security gates, bollards, and other
obstructions. The installation of security gates, bollards,
and other obstructions across a fire apparatus access road
shall be approved by the fire code official. Where installed,
they shall have an approved means of emergency
operation. The installation and emergency ODeration shall
be maintained operational at all times. The installation of
security gates, bollards and other obstructions shall be in
accordance with 503.5. The use of directional-limiting
devices LtLrespikes) is prohibited.
4M. 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. 503.7. Establishment of fire lanes. Fire lanes in
conformance with this code shall be established by the fire
code official or designee, and shall be in accordance with
503.7.1 through 503.7.8.
Sec. 503.7.1. Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited. The
obstruction of a designated fire lane by a parked vehicle or
any other object is prohibited and shall constitute a traffic
hazard as defined in State law and an immediate hazard to
life and property.
Sec. 503.7.2. Existing fire lane signs and markings.
The following signs and markings shall be provided:
1. Signs (minimum nine-inch 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 until there
is a need for repainting and at that time the provisions
outlined in 503.3 shall be complied with.
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Sec. 503.7.3. 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. 503.7.4. 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. 503.7.5. 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. 503.7.6. 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, ethe t#a-R t4e
paFkingof e vehicle, shall be deemed to have committed a
violation. The penalty for violation of this section shall be
the monetary penalty identified in the current fee
resolution.
Sec. 503.7.7. Violation - Civil penalty. In addition to,
or as an alternate to, the penalties specified above, 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 pursuant to the applicable State
law. The owner or operator shall be responsible for all
towing and impound charges.
i4N. Fire apparatus access roads - Commercial and industrial
developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
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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. 503.8.1. Buildings exceeding three stories or 30
feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or
three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire
apparatus access for each structure.
Sec. 503.8.2. Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet
in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area
of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provided with two
separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to
124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire
apparatus access road when all buildings are equipped
throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
Sec. 503.8.3. Remoteness. Where two access roads are
required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not
less than one half of the length of the maximum overall
diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses or as
approved by the fire code official and the fire chief.
-L0. 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 503.9.4.
Sec. 503.9.1. 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
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apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway.
Sec. 503.9.2. Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads
shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet,
exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of any
building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height.
Sec. 503.9.3. 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. 503.9.4. Obstructions. Overhead utility 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 fire code official.
MP. 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. 503.10. 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.
Sec. 503.10.1. Projects having from 100 through 200
dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects having
from 100 through 200 dwelling units shall be provided with
two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may
have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are
equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2.
Sec. 503.10.2. Projects having more than 200
dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects having
more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two
separate and approved fire apparatus access roads
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regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
Sec. 503.10.3. Remoteness. Where two access roads
are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to
not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall
diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses or as
approved by the fire code official and the fire chief.
NQ. 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. 503.11. 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. 503.11.1. 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.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units
on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and
all dwelling units are equipped throughout with approved
automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 of the
International Fire Code, access from two directions shall
not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire
apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire
apparatus access roads will, within a reasonable time,
connect with future development, as determined by the fire
code official.
Sec. 503.11.2. Remoteness. Where two access roads
are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to
not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall
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diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses or as
approved by the fire code official and the fire chief.
GR. 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. 503.12. 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.
S. Access to Building Openings and Roofs = Buildings with Interior
Courtyards. Section 504 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Access to
Building Openings and Roofs," is amended by adding the followinq new
subsection 504.4:
Sec. 504.4. Buildings with interior courtyards. New
buildings with enclosed interior courtyards shall have a
straight/direct access corridor and or stairway from the
exterior to the courtyard at a location acceptable to the fire
code official. If a stairway is used it shall -comply with
Section 1011 and a corridor shall comply with Section
1020. The access shall have a minimum width of 5 feet and
be large enouqh to carry a 35-foot-Iona sectional ladder
(minimum folded length 20 Leetj directly from the exterior
to the courtyard without obstructions. The access door
shall be marked at the street as "Direct Fire Access to
Courtyard".
T. Key Boxes - Where required. Section 506 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Key Boxes," is amended by substituting subsection 506.1
with the following:
Sec 506.1. Where required. Where access to or within a
structure or an area is restricted because of secured
openings or where immediate access is necessary for jffg-
savi.ag or firefighting purposes, the fire code official is
authorized to require a key box/vault to be installed. The
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key box shall be a Knox KLS product listed in accordance
with UL 1037 and shall contain keys to gain necessary
access. The location, key box and key requirements shall
be in accordance with the Rapid Entr System Polic of the
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.
U. Key Boxes = Where required. Section 506 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Key Boxes," is amended by adding the following new
subsection 506.3:
Sec. 506.3. Compliance. Compliance with this cha ter
shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Newly constructed buildings not yet occupied
or buildings currentiv under construction and all buildings
applying for a certificate of occupancy, shall comply prior
to occupancy, permit final or approval of�Lny certificate.
2. Existing buildings, gates, or barriers without
existing key boxes shall comply within 180 days of
notification.
3. Existing buildings, gates, or barriers with non-
compliant key boxes or locks installed shall comply within
1 year of notification.
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RV. Fire protection water supplies - Physical protection. Section 507 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by substituting subsection 507.5.6 with the following:
Sec. 507.5.6. Physical protection. Where fire hydrants
are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts shall
be designed and installed in accordance with the Kent
Design and Construction Standards.
SW. Fire protection water supplies - Fire hydrant. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding the followinga new subsection 507.5.7 as €ei+ews:
Sec. 507.5.7. Fire hydrant. Fire hydrants shall be
designed and installed in accordance with the local water
purveyor's design and construction standards.
TX. Fire protection water supplies - Backflow prevention. Section 507 of
the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding the followinga new subsection 507.5.8 as fe++ews:
Sec. 507.5.8. Backflow prevention. All private fire
systems shall be isolated by an approved method in
accordance with the local water purveyor.
UY. Fire protection water supplies - Capacity for residential areas. Section
507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies,"
is amended by adding the followinga new subsection 507.6 as fellews:
Sec. 507.6. Capacity for residential areas. All hydrants
installed in single family residential areas shall be capable
of delivering 1,500 gpm fire-flow over and above average
maximum demands at the farthest point of the installation.
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VZ. Fire protection water supplies - Spacing. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled 'Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding the followinaa new subsection 507.7 a-s €el+ews:
Sec. 507.7. Spacing. The spacing of hydrants shall be in
accordance with Sections 507.7.1 through 507.7.5.
Sec. 507.7.1. Single family. The maximum fire hydrant
spacing serving single family residential areas shall be 600
feet as measured along the fire apparatus access road.
Sec. 507.7.2. Commercial, industrial and multi-
family. The maximum fire hydrant spacing serving
commercial, industrial, multi-family or other areas shall be
300 feet as measured along the fire apparatus access road.
Sec. 507.7.3. Medians. Where streets are provided with
median dividers which cannot be crossed by firefighters
pulling hose lines, hydrants shall be provided on each side
of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis,
providing, on each side of the street, no more than the
maximum spacing.
Sec. 507.7.4. Arterials. Where arterial streets are
provided with four or more traffic lanes hydrants shall be
provided on each side of the street and be arranged on an
alternating basis, providing, on each side of the street, no
more than the maximum spacing.
Sec. 507.7.5. Transportation. Where new water mains
are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed
for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire
hydrants shall be provided at a spacing not to exceed 1,000
feet to provide for transportation hazards.
WAA. Fire protection water supplies - Required hydrants. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding the followinaa new subsection 507.8 as fellews:
Sec. 507.8. Required hydrants. The number of hydrants
required for a building shall be based on the calculated fire-
flow. The first hydrant will be calculated for up to 1,500
gpm. An additional hydrant will be required for every
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additional 1,000 gpm, or fraction thereof. The required
hydrants shall be within 600 feet of the building as
measured along the fire apparatus access roads serving
the building.
EBB. Fire protection water supplies - Notification. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is
amended by adding the followinga new subsection 507.9 as €el+ews:
Sec. 507.9. Notification. The owner of property on which
private hydrants are located and the public agencies that
own or control public hydrants must provide the fire code
official with the following written service notifications in
accordance with 507.9.1 and 507.9.2:
Sec. 507.9.1. In-service notification. The fire code
official shall be notified when any newly installed hydrant
or main is placed into service.
Sec. 507.9.2. Out-of-service notification. Where any
hydrant is out of service or has not yet been placed in
service, the hydrant shall be identified as being out of
service and shall be appropriately marked as out of service,
by a method approved by the fire code official.
YCC. Fire protection water supplies - Building permit requirements. Section
507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies,"
is amended by adding the followinga new subsection 507.10 as €ellews:
Sec. 507.10. Building permit requirements. No
building permit shall be issued until all plans required by
this section have been submitted and approved in
accordance with the provisions of this section.
No construction beyond the foundation shall be allowed
until all hydrants and mains required by this section are in
place and approved.
ZDD. Emergency Responder R-adie Communication Coverage. Section 510
of the International Fire Code, entitled "Emergency Responder Rad+e
Communication Coverage," is amended by substituting Section 510 with the
following:
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Sec. 510.1. Emergency responder rad"e
communication coverage in new buildings. Approved
in-building, two-way emergency responder communication
radie coverage for emergency responders shall be provided
within all new buildings_ fneetii gg af}y e€ the feN-e�
eenditmens!
i. Hugh. r+se d ai id iftgs-
2. The teta4 building aFea is 50,090 s q aaFe feet of
mere;
3. The tetal basement area +s !0,000 squaFe feet of
n9ere; of
4^ — There afe fieers used fer hungan eeeupaf�ey ngere
th-aR -39 feet belew tite finished freer of toe fewest +eve+ e€
ex+t discharge.
S. Build#�gs of stF U et u Fe s where the Fife of 9e+iee G i of
detem9ones that an building radfe Beverage is erit+e-al
use of its metre design, ;eeati er, use of eeeupaf��.
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
communication systems.
Point of Information
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.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings and areas of buildings that have
minimum radio coverage signal strength levels of the King
County Regional 800 MHz Radio System within the building
I
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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
equipment required could have a negative impact on the
normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall
have the authority to accept an automatically activated
emergency responder radio coverage system.
3. One- and two-family dwellings and
townhouses.
Sec. 510.2. Emergency responder
communicationradiie coverage in existing buildings.
Existing buildings shall be provided with approved radio
coverage for emergency responders as required in Chapter
11.
Sec. 510.3. 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 105.6-7.64. Maintenance performed
in accordance with this code is not considered a
modification and does not require a permit.
Point of Information
Prior coordination and approval from the Public Safety
Radio System Operator is required before installation of
an Emergency Responder Radio System. Until
2922PSERN becomes the single operator of the count
wide system, such approval is required from EPSCA,
King County, Seattle or ValleyCom depending on the
location of the installation. I-R 2022 PSERN w+4 be toe
single eper-ate e€a eea my wee systeng.
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/requirements/
Sec. 510.4. Technical requirements. Equipment
required to provide in-building, two-way emergency
responder communication shall be listed in accordance with
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UL 2524. Systems, components and equipment required to
provide the emergency responder radio coverage system
shall comply with Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.2.8.
Sec. 510.4.1. Emergency responder communication
enhancement coverage system signal strength. The
building 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
requirements in Sections 510.4.1.1 through 510.4.1.3.
Exception: 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. 510.4.1.1. Minimum signal strength into the
building. The minimum inbound signal strength shall be
sufficient to provide usable voice communications
throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code
official. The inbound signal level shall be a minimum of -
95dBm in 95% of the coverage area and 99% in critical
areas and sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered
Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.0 or an equivalent Signal-to-
Interference-Plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the
technology for either analog or digital signals.
Sec. 510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the
building. The minimum outbound signal strength shall be
sufficient to provide usable voice communications
throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code
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
signals. A minimum signal strength of -95 dBm shall be
received by the King County Regional 800 MHz Radio
System when transmitted from within the building.
Sec. 510.4.1.3. System performance. Signal strength
shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of the
applications being utilized by public safety for emergency
operations through the coverage area as specified by the
radio system manager in Section 510.4.2.2.
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Sec. 510.4.2. System design. The emergency 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. 510.4.2.1. Amplification systems and
components. Buildings and structures that cannot
support the required level of radio coverage shall be
equipped with systems and components to enhance the
public safety radio signals and achieve the required level of
radio coverage specified in Sections 510.4.1 through
510.4.1.3. Public safety communications enhancement
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
be suitable for public safety use.
Sec. 510.4.2.2. Technical criteria. The Public Safety
Radio System Operator shall provide the various
frequencies required, the location of radio sites, the
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. 510.4.2.3. Power sadly soureesStandby Power.
Emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be
provided with dedicated standby batteries or provided with
2-hour standby batteries and connected to the facility
generator power system in accordance with Section 1203.
The standby power supply shall be capable of operating the
emergency responder radio coverage system at 100-
percent system capacity for a duration of not less than 12
hours.
Sec. 510.4.2.4. Signal booster requirements. If used,
signal boosters shall meet the following requirements:
1. All signal booster components shall be
contained in a National Electrical Manufacturer's
Association (NEMA) 4, IP66-type waterproof cabinet or
equivalent.
Exception: Listed battery systems that are contained in
integrated battery cabinets.
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2. Battery systems used for the emergency
power source shall be contained in a NEMA 3R or higher-
rated cabinet, IP65-type waterproof cabinet or equivalent.
3. Equipment shall have FCC or other radio
licensing authority certification and be suitable for public
safety use prior to installation.
4. Where a donor antenna exists, isolation shall
be maintained between the donor antenna and all inside
antennas to not less than 20dB greater than the system
gain under all operating conditions.
5. Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) used in
emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be
fitted with anti-oscillation circuitry and per-channel AGC.
6. The installation of amplification systems or
systems that operate on or provide the means to cause
interference on any emergency responder radio coverage
networks shall be coordinated and approved by the Public
Safety Radio System Operator.
7. Unless otherwise approved by the Public
Safety Radio System Operator, only channelized signal
boosters shall be permitted.
Exception: Broadband BDA's may be utilized when
specifically authorized in writing by the Public Safety Radio
System Operator.
Point of Information
BDA's must also comply with PSERN's
(www.psern.org/requirements) detailed requirements,
which include channelized, minimum of 28 channels,
supporting analog, P25 Phase I (FDMA), and P25 Phase
II (TDMA).
Sec. 510.4.2.5. System monitoring. The emergency
responder radio enhancement system shall include
automatic supervisory and trouble signals that are
monitored by a supervisory service and are annunciated by
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the fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72. The
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
the radio enhancement system, a single automatic
supervisory signal may be annunciated on the fire alarm
system indicating deficiencies of the radio enhancement
system:
1. Loss of normal AC power supply.
2. System battery charger(s) failure.
3. Malfunction of the donor antenna(s).
4. Failure of active RF-emitting device(s).
5. Low-battery capacity at 70-percent reduction
of operating capacity.
6. Active system component malfunction.
7. Malfunction of the communications link
between the fire alarm system and the in-building, two-
way emergency responder Fade communication coverage
n"aneern ^} system.
8. Oscillation of active RF-emitting device(s).
Sec. 510.4.2.6. 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
radio licensing authority, or additional frequencies are
made available by the FCC or other radio licensing
authority.
Sec. 510.4.2.7. Design documents. The fire code 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. 510.4.2.8. Radio communication antenna
density. Systems shall be engineered to minimize the
near-far effect. Radio enhancement system designs shall
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include sufficient antenna density to address reduced gain
conditions.
Exceptions:1 G! A ffafw band signa
ndsignaI bees}e de vie'es
with independent A6C/ALG EiFeuits pof e a n n el.
2. Systems where all portable devices within the
same band use active power control.
Sec. 510.5. 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.-78.
Sec. 510.5.1. Mounting of the donor antenna(s). To
maintain rp oper 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. 510.5.12. Approval prior 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. 510.5.23. Minimum qualifications of personnel.
The minimum qualifications of the system designer and
lead installation personnel shall include both of the
following:
1. A valid FCC-issued general radio telephone
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
being installed.
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Sec. 510.5.34. 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
maximum test area size of 6,400 square feet. Where the
floor area exceeds 128,000 square feet, the floor shall be
divided into as many approximately equal test areas as
needed, such that no test area exceeds the maximum
square footage 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 testing shall 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.
3. Functional talk-back testing shall be
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
3 or higher. Communications between handsets shall be
tested and recorded in the grid square diagram required by
section 510.5.3(2): each grid square on each floor;
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 5% of the test areas on
any floor shall result in failure of the test.
Exception: Critical areas shall be provided with 99 percent
floor area coverage.
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5. In the event that two of the test areas fail the
test, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor
shall be permitted to be divided into 40 equal test areas.
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
be a failure of that test area. Additional test locations shall
not be permitted.
7. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be
measured, and the test measurement results shall be kept
on file with the building owner so that the measurements
can be verified during annual tests. In the event that the
measurement results become lost, the building owner shall
be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the
gain 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 subsequent annual
inspections.
9. Systems ineeFl3eFatiRg Mass $ signal beefier
dev*ees ,efs $ bFeadband M3ef mate d ewes 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
indoor antenna. The second portable radio shall be
positioned at a distance that represents the farthest
distance from any indoor antenna. With both portable
radios simultaneously keyed up on different frequencies
within the same band, subjective audio testing shall be
conducted and comply with DAQ levels as specified in
Sections 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2.
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10. At the conclusion of the testing, and prior to
issuance of the building Certificate of Occupancy, the
building owner or owner's representative shall place a copy
of the following records in the DAS enclosure or the
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 system:
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 system is complete and fully functional.
b. The grid square diagram created as
part of testing in Sections 510.5.3(2) and 510.5.3(3).
C. Data sheets and/or manufacturer
specifications for the emergency responder radio coverage
system equipment; back up battery; and charging system
(if utilized).
d. A diagram showing device locations
and wiring 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. 510.5.45. FCC compliance. 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.
Saim G'�zv-Tr Mounting ,f,�t4te donor qna( �.--p'e
TTl"CffrfCQTrf�l w F F fITCR'C witi�'LTTCdesigned '^••"•"
site, d ene r antennas s#aR be permanently wed e-r t4e
highest possible pes+tien ee t-he building of where wed
tby t#e€i r-e cede e€fi ei a+:A£l ea rl y v+si b Fe sigff s4a44{be p l a eed
neai^ toe antenna stating, "Fflevengent, er of
this antenna is kited witheut appFeval €reg t4e,^,€+re
eede �ffiemaI '� antenna r-taliatmen JT7A17 -be vTi'fCl'A'1— T7?C a'f"fL'ITTTCT TrI3'CQTTOZTOTT
aeceFdanees w4li t-i-e a p p+ie-a b l e i ff t4e
building envelepe.
Sec. 510.5.6. Wiring. The backbone, antenna
distribution, radiating, or any fiber-optic cables shall be
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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 the backbone cable and the
antenna cables shall be made within an enclosure that
matches the building's fire-resistance rating for shafts or
interior exit stairways, and passage of the antenna
distribution cable in and out of the enclosure shall be
protected as a penetration per the International Building
Code.
Sec. 510.5.7. 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
door of the room containing the main system components.
Sec. 510.6. Maintenance. The emergency responder
radio coverage system shall be maintained operational at
all times in accordance with Sections 510.6.1 through
510.6.7.
Sec. 510.6.1. Testing and proof of compliance. The
owner of the building or owner's authorized agent shall
have the emergency 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 coverage test as required by the
fire code official as described in Sections 510.5.3
("Acceptance test procedure") or 510.6.1.1 ("Alternative
in-building coverage test").
Exception: Group R Occupancy annual testing is not
required within dwelling units.
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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.
3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be
tested under load of a period of 1 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
additional 1-hour periods until the integrity of the battery
can be determined.
4. If a fire alarm system is present in the
building, a test shall be conducted to verify that the fire
alarm system is properly supervising the emergency
responder communication system as required in Section
510.4.2.5. The test is performed by simulating alarms to
the fire alarm control panel. The certifications in Section
510.5.2 are sufficient for the personnel performing this
testing.
5. 8the All active components shall be checked
to verify operation within the manufacturer's
specifications.
6. At the conclusion of the testing, a report,
which shall verify compliance with Section 510.6.1, shall
be submitted to the fire code official by way of the
department's third-party vendor thecomplianceengine.com
7. At the conclusion of testing, a record of the
inspection and maintenance along with an updated grid
diagram of each floor showing tested strengths in each grid
square and each critical area shall be added to the
documentation maintained on the premises in accordance
with Section 510.5.3.
Sec. 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:
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1. Functional talk-back testing shall be
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
3 or higher. Communications between handsets in the
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 landing in each stairwell.
2. Coverage testing of signal strength shall be
conducted using a calibrated spectrum analyzer for:
a. Three grid areas per floor. The three
grid areas to be tested on each floor are the three grid
areas with poorest performance in the acceptance test or
the most recent annual test, whichever is more recent; and
b. Each of the critical areas identified in
acceptance test documentation required by Section
510.5.3, or as modified by the fire code official, and
C. One grid square per serving antenna.
3. The test area boundaries shall not deviate
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
strength requirements in 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2 are
located in 95 percent of all areas on each floor of the
building and 99 percent in Critical Areas, and any non-
functional serving antenna are repaired to function within
normal ranges. If the documentation of the acceptance 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.
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Point of Information
The alternative in-building coverage test provides an
alternative testing protocol for the in-building
coverage test in subsection (1) of section 510.6.1.
There is no change or alternative to annual testing
requirements enumerated in subsections (2) - (7) of
Section 510.6.1, which must be performed at the time
of each annual test.
Sec. 510.6.2. Additional frequencies. The building
owner shall modify or expand the emergency responder
radio coverage system at his or her expense in the event
frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio
licensing authority, or additional frequencies are made
available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority
public safety radio system operator or FCC license holder.
Prior approval of a public safety radio coverage system on
previous frequencies does not exempt this section.
Sec. 510.6.3. Nonpublic 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 system shall be
corrected or removed.
Sec. 510.6.4. Field testing. 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
poor maintenance has the potential to impact the
emergency responder radio system in the region.
Sec. 13.01.070. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems. The following local
amendments to Chapter 6 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Building
Services and Systems," 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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n Fr..-..-+ti1..,-,/ F4re Cede, entitled `Meehan aI is amended by
substituting 605.6 wi-1 i the feliew4Kj-
See. 605.6. Testing e . ltefr+geFati equ+pfr aftd systengs
having a Fe€Figet a nt e+F6trit ngere tha-r 2-29 geu n ds e€Fr-eup Al-er-3G peunds
of afr y et#e gFeup FefFigeFant shall be subjee to geried+e testing +n
aceeFdarnee with 5eetien 605.61. A written reeerd of the wed testing
sha++ be maintained en the poem ices fef a n9inimurn of three years; a cepy
sh-a+i be submitted to a fermi acid n9anne deter-mined by the fire cede eff+e+a+
within 38eale;#a, days of t#e testing; a-nd a label er tag s#al+ be affixed to
the individual system �g the date of the testing Tents of engergeney
devi ees er systems fequk-ed by this ehaptef sb-ail be et n,rd ucted by persees
trained and qualified to FefFigeratieRS ste s-
$A. Commercial kitehen heeds Cooking Equipment and Systems - Where
required. Section 606-7 of the International Fire Code, entitled 'Commercial
Kitchen #eedsCookina Equipment and Systems," is amended by adding the
following subsections to section 69-7606.2:
Sec. 6G-7606.2.2. Permit Required. Permits shall be
required as set forth in Section 105.65.
Sec. 69-7606.2.3. 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. G , ,,,., ,.,i-,/ kitehen heeds - Reeerds. Seeti en 6-09 of th-e
rntern,ti„ l Fife fie-r entitled "Ce Fn„ I Kitchen ' is
ate,e n ded by substituting ' N�ame et°ve r 607.3.3.3 with the fe+kAv i .
See. 607�� Records. ReeeFds fef {nspeetiens sbaff
state the individual afd ce n pa ny peFfer-n9+ng tl-e
+nspeEtfe a descr-iptien,ef the i nspec-t-ien affd thte date en
which the lnspectien tee-k place: Reee rd s fef etean fn sball
state the Via+ a+=rd een9 parry peffer-m+n the eleaning
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and the date on which the cleaner te-&k place. S u eh
feee Fd s shad -be eefl:i-� after eat +nspeeti e n of
elean�g, an-d maintained eft th-e preng+ses €ef a t+r�t
of three yews- a eepy s4a4+ besubn9itted +R a €ems+ aed
n9annef deteFngin„d t-y the fife ewe effieial within 3G days
of the +rrspeetken or eieani ng
Sec. 13.01.080. 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. Fire and Smoke Prevention Features - Tes Hold-open devices and
closures. Section 705 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Door and
Window Openings," is amended by substituting 705.2.3 with the following:
Sec. 705.2.3. Hold-open devices and closers. Hold-
open devices and automatic door closures, where provided,
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
of hold-open devices of existing door installations where
there has been documented use of door closure
impairment devices.
B. weer and mew Openings - Testing. Seetien -7A e€ tkve
Fn to ffi,t e ,, Fire £ede, entitled "Deer and W i n d ew 9pen i n gs,' +s a,;,eyed
by substituting 70 Sz?C w h t+ie €el+ewi ng
Felling fife deore shy 43,e i nspeeted and tested annually is
ee of lffn preper eperatien ap d fti4 t rem u re. A written nerd
s4a4 be m a��,n ed eti t4e pFem+ses€er three yeah a ee gy
S-l�,a4 be suvrrrrtecr +n a fefFft $i=rd m-an-Ref ucte-rrrinea by
the fife eede effleia4 within3Gealendaf days of the
.1-peetien ar test7 and a Labe+of tag s#a++ be af€+xed to the
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+nd+aidaal�' assembly identifying tl�e date e€ t+�e seheduled
F Z test.
Sec. 13.01.090. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems. The following local amendments to
Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection 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 application. Section 901 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting
subsection 901.1 with the following:
Sec. 901.1. Scope and application. The provisions of
this chapter shall apply to all occupancies and buildings,
shall specify where fire protection systems are required,
and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection,
operation, testing, and maintenance of all fire protection
systems; however, nothing contained in this chapter shall
diminish or reduce the requirements of any duly adopted
building codes, including state and local amendments, or
other city ordinances, resolutions, or regulations. In the
event of any conflict in requirements among these codes,
ordinances, resolutions, or regulations, the more stringent
provision shall apply.
B. Fire protection systems = Fire Watch for Impaired Fire Protection
Systems, Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire protection
systems," is amended by adding the following new subsection 901.7.7.
Sec. 901.7.7. Fire watch for impaired fire protection
systems. In the event of the emergency responder
communication system, fire alarm system, fire sprinkler
system or Dny other required fire protection system; or an
excessive number of preventable alarm activations, the fire
code official is authorized to require the building owner or
occupant to provide approved standby personnel until the
system is restored, repaired, or replaced.
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DMZ pfeteetieR syst'effisr — Reeerds. n 90-1- of the me -H-.tien-.l
F-FFe Cede- entitled " � is angended bysubstituting 901.6.3 with t4e
feliew i n g:
Seep^^�.T Records. Reeerdsef AR systern inspeetiens7
tests aitd maintena d by the ,efere„eea
standards sha be maintained e-R toe pFengises fef three
years; eepies sb a 4 -ben wed +R a fermi a-Rd n9anner
deteFFn;,;ed-by the fire ewe of i e+a E within 3$ ea leTn dar days
of ear-#test-, +espeetien, er n9aintenan of the systeng;artd
a lade+ er tag shah de affixed to the Via+ system
identifying the da-te e€ the scheduledEenfidenee 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:
PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
E. Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended
by substituting subsection 903.2 with the following:
Sec. 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic fire
sprinkler systems shall be installed as follows:
1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow.
Exception: Miscellaneous Group U Occupancies.
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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 ml), or where this code
provides a more restrictive floor/fire area requirement, and
shall be provided in all locations or where described by this
code.
Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications
buildings used exclusively for telecommunications
equipment, associated electrical power distribution
equipment, batteries, and standby engines, provided those
spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic
smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2
and are separated from the remainder of the building by
not less than 1 hour fire barriers constructed in accordance
with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not
less than 2 hour horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with Section 712 of the International Building
Code, or both.
3. Where this code requires the installation of an
automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy within
an otherwise non-sprinklered building, then automatic
sprinkler protection will be required throughout the entire
building.
4. When the required fire apparatus access
roadway grade is 12 percent or greater.
F. Automatic sprinkler systems - Speculative use warehouses. Section
903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems,"
is amended by adding the following new subsection 903.2.9.35:
Sec. 903.2.9.35. 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.
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G. Automatic sprinkler systems-Installation Requirements. Section 903
of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems is
amended by substituting subsection 903.3 with the following:
Sec. 903.3. Installation Requirements. Automatic
sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in
accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.9.
GH. Automatic sprinkler systems - Check valve. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended
by adding the followings new subsection 903.3.9 as €e+Fews:
Sec. 903.3.9. Check valve. All automatic sprinkler
system risers shall be equipped with a check valve.
++L Automatic sprinkler systems - Riser room access. Section 903 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended
by adding the followings new subsection 903.7 es fe++ews:
Sec. 903.7. Riser room access. All risers shall be located
in a dedicated room with an exterior door, and with lighting
and heat for the room.
U. Fire alarm and detection systems - General. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is
amended by substituting subsection 907.1.3 with the following:
Sec. 907.1.3. Equipment. Systems and their
components shall be listed and approved for the purpose
for which they are installed. All new alarm systems shall be
addressable. Each device shall have its own address and
shall annunciate individual addresses at a UL Central
Station.
4K. Fire alarm and detection systems - Initiating device identification.
Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection
Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.6.3 with the following:
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Sec. 907.6.3. 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. ire alarm aid dfir. systems - Reee Seetien 9AD-7 e€ the
-nterr tie i Deteetien Sy5teffts " is
€ire Cede; en-t+tl-ed "Fire �rFaf-� a-�
amended by adding a new subseetien907.8.S.= es €ellews
See. nn-� sv�-8Tr earvT Reeei=ds ef aff systeng
tents and maintenan required dy t#e
d sta nda Ms shall be maintained an tie demises
€ef tlFee years; a eepy shall be sited in a ferm and
eta n nee d„t -,....i n e d by the €ire cede effleia within -38
a lenda days of eat test, tr eEtien; of Fnaintenan of
the ; and a lade+ of tag s4 a� de affixed to t4e
Vial systems Ong t- e date of tie scheduled
eenfidence tent.
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 the followinga new subsection 907.12 as fe+lewrs:
Sec. 907.12. Latched alarms. All signals shall be
automatically "latched" at the fire alarm control unit until
their operated devices are returned to normal condition,
and the control unit is manually reset.
M. Fire alarm and detection systems - Resetting. Section 907 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is
amended by adding the followinga new subsection 907.13 as€e+lewrs:
Sec. 907.13. Resetting. All fire alarm control units shall
be reset only by an approved person.
Sec. 907.13.1. Reset code. The reset code for the fire
alarm control unit or keypad shall be 3-7-1-2-3-4-5. The
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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 the followinaa new subsection 907.14 as
fo++ews:
Sec. 907.14. 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.
G. c M eentFe
systems — W ten Fe eer-d. Secti e n 9$g of toe
T-tontie CC4re G�^d�^ entitled ` cY�Ic GentFel Sy5te�S'ii i s ang e n ded by
substitutinIg nn�i w+t# thre fefky f i
See. 999.20.2. Written record. TAge s s- aI+tnc+ude
ttre date of toe .,},,.,- nee-, thepefsen
nel ate# netifleat+en of airy . atisf-,,.te f-y Mien
arg-d t#e Ceffective aetie n taken,, including parts
Tlie wr+tten recerd e€ sreIse centFel sy5te►n
wag ae d ngaintenan ,, spa+ -be maintained ee the
des €er th Fee years aad eep+es s#a stetted +a a
€erm aed m a n nee d "t-ln e fife Bede e€f+Eia I within
n
39 ea ier�dar days of eae h test ef n9aintenanof t#e
system-a=d a label er tag s#a4 de affixed to t4e Via+
system ti€yi-rrg tkie date of tine shed uled testing.
PO. Fire protection systems - Signs. Section 912 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Fire Department Connections," is amended by substituting
912.5 with the following:
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.
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Sec. 13.01.100. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 11, Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. The
following local amendments to Chapter 11 of the International Fire Code,
entitled "Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings," including all
amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and
incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows:
A. Fire safety requirements for existing buildings - Additions and
alterations. Section 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety
Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding the followings
new subsection 1103.5.6 as €e++ews:
Sec. 1103.5.6. 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 50% of the gross floor
area.
B. Fire safety requirements for existing buildings = Fire alarm systems.
Section 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety
Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by substituting 1103.7
with the following:
Sec. 1103.7. Fire alarm systems. An approved fire
alarm system shall be installed in existing buildings and
structures in accordance with Sections 1103.7.1 through
1103.7.7 and provide occupant notification in accordance
with Section 907.5 unless other requirements are provided
by other sections of this code.
SC. Fire safety requirements for existing buildings - Fire alarm control
unit replacement. Section 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire
Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding the
followings new subsection 1103.7.7 as €e+lews:
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Sec. 1103.7.7. Fire alarm control unit replacement. If
an existing fire alarm control unit is replaced with identical
equipment that has the same part number it shall be
considered maintenance.
Sec. 13.01.110. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Chapter 80, Referenced Standards. The following local amendments to
Chapter 80 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Referenced Standards,"
including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby
adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows:
A. Referenced standards - NFPA. Section NFPA of the International Fire
Code, entitled 'Referenced Standards," is amended by modifying the
standard reference number dates of publication as follows:
13-1-922 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
13D--l-922 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-
family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
13R--l-922 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in
Height
20-1922 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
24-47922 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances
72-1-922 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
110-1-922 Emergency and Standby Power Systems
111-4-922 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby
Power Systems
1225-22 Standard for Emergency Services Communications
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Sec. 13.01.120. Amendments to the International Fire Code -
Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings. The following local
amendments to Appendix B to the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-
Flow Requirements for Buildings," including all amendments enacted by the
state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the
International Fire Code as follows:
A. Modifications - Increases. Section B103 of the International Fire
Code, entitled "Modifications,"is amended by substituting subsection B103.2
with the following:
B103.2. 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 residences when
either of the following conditions apply:
1. The building and exposure are equipped with
the 1-hour fire resistant rated exterior walls tested in
accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure on
the exterior side and projections with 1-hour underside
protection, fire blocking installed from the wall top plate to
the underside of the roof sheathing and no gable vent
openings.
2. The walls are a distance greater than 11' to
the nearest exposure or lot line; or face an unbuildable lot,
tract or buffer. The distance shall be measured at right
angles from the face of the wall.
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B. Fire-flow requirements for buildings. Section B105 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," is amended by
substituting section B105 with the following:
B105.1. One- and two-family dwellings. Fire-flow
requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall be in
accordance with Sections B105.1.1 through B105.1.32.
B105.1.1. Buildings less than 3,600 square feet. The
minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for
buildings less than 3,600 square feet shall be 1,000 gallons
per minute for 1 hour.
Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of 50 percent,
as approved, is allowed when the building is equipped with
an approved automatic sprinkler system.
B105.1.2. Buildings greater than 3,600 square feet
or more. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration
requirements for buildings that are 3,600 square feet or
larger shall not be less than that specified in Table
B105.1(2).
Exception: A reduction of fire-flow and flow duration to
1,000 gallons per minute for 1 hour, as approved, is
allowed when the building is equipped with the following:
1. An approved automatic sprinkler system.
B105.2. Buildings other than one- and two-family
dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for
buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be
as specified in Table B105.1(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 B105.1(2).
B105.2.1. Tents and Membrane structures. No fire
flow is required for tents and membrane structures.
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B105.2.2. Accessory residential Group U buildings.
Accessory residential Group U buildings shall comply with
the requirements of B105.1.
B105.3. 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 B105 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," is amended by
deleting the following tab►es from section B105:
Table B105.1(1). Required Fire-Flow for One- and
two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings
and Townhouses.
Table B105.2. Required Fire-Flow for Buildings Other
than One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and
R-4 Buildings and Townhouses.
D. Section B105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding
new subsection B105.4 as follows:
B105.4. Alternative Fire Flow Mitigation. For
development projects, where it has been determined not
feasible to extend the water main by the local water
purveyor, the following alternative fire flow mitigations are
approved for use in accordance with Sections B105.4.1
through B105.4.2
- two-family dwellings. Fire flow will
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not be required for 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
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2. The construction type of the dwelling is Type
VA
3. The dwelling is equipped with an dal
static n9enitered 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
B105.4.2. 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 building
is not Type VB
3. The dwr-elling building is equipped with an
Eentral statien nenitered 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 building has a fire separation
distance of no less than 150 feet on all sides
Sec. 13.01.130. Fire codes - Fees. The city council shall, by
resolution, establish the fees to be assessed to implement and enforce the
fire codes adopted in this title.
Sec. 13.01.140. Appeals.
A. Appeals to the hearing examiner.
1. Jurisdiction. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
determinations, or decisions made by the fire code official relative to the
suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction, and
to provide for reasonable application and interpretation of the provisions of
the International Fire Code, the city of Kent hearings examiner is hereby
designated as the board of appeals created pursuant to Section 4-GS 111 of
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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 fourteenth calendar day following the date of the order,
determination, or decision being appealed. When the last day of the appeal
period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or federal or city holiday, the
period shall run until 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. The appeal shall
be accompanied by payment of the filing fee. Specific objections to the fire
code official's decision and the relief sought shall be stated in the written
appeal.
3. Standing. Standing to bring an appeal under this chapter is
limited to the following persons:
a. The applicant and the owner of property to which the
permit decision is directed.
b. Another person aggrieved or adversely affected by the
order, determination, or decision, or who would be aggrieved or adversely
affected by a reversal or modification of the order, determination, or
decision. A person is aggrieved or adversely affected within the meaning of
this section only when all of the following conditions are present:
i. The order, determination, or decision has
prejudiced or is likely to prejudice that person;
ii. A judgment in favor of that person would
substantially eliminate or redress the prejudice to that person caused or
likely to be caused by the order, determination, or decision; and
iii. The appellant has exhausted his or her
administrative remedies to the extent required by law.
B. Appeals to superior court. Appeals to the hearings examiner shall be
made pursuant to Chapter 2.32 KCC. The decision of the hearings examiner
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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 July 1, 2023.
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 S. - Effective Date. This ordinance will take effect and be
in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
o- T---,OD-LI- May 16, 2023
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
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May 16, 2023
KIMBERLEY A. O TO, CITY K Date Adopted
May 19, 2023
Date Published
APP VED AS TO FORM:
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STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING }
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Rudi Alcott, being first duly sworn on oath that he is the
Vice President of Advertising for Sound Publishing,
which publishes the
Kent Reporter
a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general
circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date
of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language
continuously as a weekly newspaper in King County,Washington. The
Kent- Covington Reporter has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of
the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County.
The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of
the Kent- Covington Reporter (and not in supplement form) which was regularly
distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed
notice, a:
Public Notice #KEN977052
was published on May 19, 2023
The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the
sum of $142.04
Rudi Alcott
Vice President,Advertising
Subscribed and sworn to me this 19" day of May, 2023 .
J nnifer Tribbett, Notary Public for the State of Washington, Residing in
Orting, Washington
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CITY OF KENT
NOTICE OF
ORDINANCES
PASSED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL
The following are sum-
maries of ordinances
passed by the Kent City
Council on May 16,
2023.
ORDINANCE NO. 4462
-AN ORDINANCE of the
City Council of the City
of Kent. Washington,
amending Ch 13.01 of
the Kent City Code,enti-
tled Fire Codes. to
adopt the 2021 edition of
the International Fire
Code and to make other
housekeeping amend-
ments and local amend-
ments specifically appli-
cable within Kent. This
ordinance will take effect
and be in force 30 clays
from and after its pas-
sage, as provided by
law.
ORDINANCE NO. 4463
-AN ORDINANCE of the
City Council of the City
of Kent. Washington.
amending various sec-
tions of Ch 14.01 of the
Kent City Code to adopt
the 2021 editions of the
International Building,
Residential. Mechanical,
Existing Building. Prop-
erty Maintenance, and
Energy Conservation
Codes and the Uniform
Plumbing Code.This or-
dinance shall take effect
and be in force 30 days
from and after its pas-
sage as provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 4464
-AN ORDINANCE of the
City Council of the City
of Kent.Washington.re-
lating to the.regulation of
accessory dwelling units.
amending sections.
7.02,050, 7.04.220.
12.14.070. 12.16.090,
15.02.005. 15.02.114.
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16.04.030.10.
15,05.040, 15.08.160 of
the(Cent City Code.and
repealing and replacing
in its entirely Section
15.08.350 of the Kent
Citv Code. This ordi-
nance shall lake offect
and he in force thirty
days from and after its
passage.as provided by
Iaw.A copy of the com-
plete text of any ordl-
mloco will be coaled
upon request of IheCity
Clerk,
Kimberley A. Komoto.
City Clerk
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STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING }
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Rudi Alcott, being first duly sworn on oath that he is the
Vice President of Advertising for Sound Publishing,
which publishes the
Kent Reporter
a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general
circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date
of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language
continuously as a weekly newspaper in King County, Washington. The
Kent- Covington Reporter has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of
the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County.
The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of
the Kent- Covington Reporter(and not in supplement form)which was regularly
distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period.The annexed
notice, a:
Public Notice #KEN975812
was published on May 5, 2023
The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the
sum of$119.35
Rudi Alcott
Vice President,Advertising
Subscribed and sworn to me this 5" day of May, 2023 .
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CITY OF KENT
CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING ON AN
ORDINANCE
ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO
THE BUILDING AND
FIRE CODES
NOTICE 15 HEREBY
GIVEN. in accordance
with RCW 35A.63-070.
that the Kent City Coun-
cil will hold a public,
hearing during a regular-
ly scheduled City Coun-
cil meeling on Tuesday.
May 16.2023.at 7 p.m.
in Kent City Hall Cham
hers. located at 220
Fourth Avenue North.
Kent.WA 98032,to con-
sider and adopt an ordi-
nance amending the fire
and building codes
Codified in Chapters 13
and 14 of the Kent City
Code.
If you wish to present
testimony during the
public hearing, please
contact the Citv Clerk in
advance. Nlenzbers of
the public may submit
written comments at the
public hearing itself,or in
advance by regular U.S.
Mail to the City Clerk's
Office, 220 Fourth Ave-
nue South. Kent. WA
98032. or by electronic
mail to
Citvcla rk(o,Ke,nMA,qpv.
Any :vrilten comments
sent in advance must be
received by no later than
d p.m.on Tuesday,May
16. 2023 in order to be
considered.
Any person requiring a
disability accommoda-
tion should contact the
City Clerks Office in ac1-
vance at 253-856-5725.
For TTD relay seivice.
call the Washington
Telecommunications Re-
lay Service at 7-1-1
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