Chapter 18.04
FIRE CODE
Sections:
18.04.010 Adoption.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code (I.F.C.) and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, and K thereto, with all codes and standards referred to within said code and appendices, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as fully as if set out in length in this chapter. A copy of the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code with all appendices will be kept on file in the office of the city clerk.
(b) The following provisions designated “deletion” are deleted and excepted from the 2012 International Fire Code. The following provisions designated “addition” are added to the 2012 International Fire Code. The following provisions designated “amendment” are amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code.
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CHAPTER 1
(1) Deletion. Chapter 1 (Scope and Administration) of the I.F.C. is amending by deleting references to the International Residential Code (I.R.C.).
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CHAPTER 2
(2) Amendment. Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) of the I.F.C. is amended by changing the definition of “Educational Group E – Group E, day care facilities” to read as follows:
Group E, day care facilities. The use of a building or structure, or portion of the building or structure, for education, supervision, or personal care services for more than five children who are older than two and one-half years of age, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.
(3) Addition. Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) of the I.F.C. is amended by adding an exception under the definition for “Educational Group E – Group E, day care facilities” to read as follows:
Exception: Family child care homes (Group R-3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the requirements of a Group E occupancy except for (1) smoke detectors and smoke alarms as described in Section 907.2.10; (2) carbon monoxide detectors and alarms as specified in Section 908 adhering to AAC 18.70.095; (3) means of egress requirements of Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by Section 1029, in napping or sleeping rooms; and (4) portable fire extinguisher requirements as described in Section 906.
(4) Addition. Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) of the I.F.C. is amended by adding a new paragraph between the existing first and second paragraphs of the definition for “Occupancy classification — Institutional Group I-1” to read as follows:
A facility in this occupancy classification that has occupants who need physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with the I.F.C., Section 405.
(5) Amendment. The last paragraph of the definition for “Institutional Group I-1” of Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
A facility such as one described above with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as Group R-3.
(6) Addition. Two new paragraphs are added to the definition of “Institutional Group I-2” of Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
A facility such as one described above with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as Group R-3.
A child care facility that provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than five children who are two and one-half years of age or less, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as Group I-2.
(7) Addition. A new second sentence is added to the definition of “Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities” of Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
A facility within this occupancy classification with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group R-3.
(8) Addition. A new second paragraph is added to the definition of “Residential Group R” of Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) to read as follows:
Facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with the I.F.C. Section 405.11.
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CHAPTER 3
(9) Amendment. Chapter 3, Section 307.2 (Permit required) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
307.2 Approval. The fire chief of a registered department having jurisdiction, may allow a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention, or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire. Application, as required by the chief of that registered fire department, must be presented by the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled before kindling such fire.
(10) Amendment. Chapter 3, Section 308.3 (Group A occupancies) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
308.3 Open flame. The use of open flame in connection with a public meeting or gathering for the purposes of deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement, instruction, education, recreation, awaiting transportation, or similar purposes in assembly or educational occupancies must be done in consultation with the registered fire department having jurisdiction.
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CHAPTER 4
(11) Amendment. The first sentence of Chapter 4, Section 401.3 (Emergency responder notification) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
In the event an unwanted fire occurs on a property, the owner or occupant shall immediately report the conditions to the registered fire department having jurisdiction.
(12) Deletion. Paragraph 1 of Chapter 4, Section 402 (Where required) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting “other than Group A occupancies used exclusively for purposes of religious worship that have an occupant load less than 2,000.”
(13) Addition. A new Section 405.10 is added to Chapter 4, Section 405 (Emergency evacuation drills) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
405.10 False alarms. False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purpose of Section 405.
(14) Addition. A new Section 405.11 is added to Chapter 4, Section 405 (Emergency evacuation drills) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
405.11 Occupants needing physical assistance, Group I-1 and R-4.
405.11.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all Groups I-1, I-2 and R-4 occupancies where the occupants need physical assistance from staff or others to respond to emergencies.
405.11.2 Definitions. In this Section:
“Evacuation capability” means the ability of occupants, residents, and staff as a group either to evacuate a building or to relocate from the point of occupancy to a point of safety.
“Point of safety” means a location that (a) is exterior to and away from a building; or (b) is within a building of any type construction protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system and that is either (1) within an exit enclosure meeting the requirements of I.F.C. Section 1020; or (2) within another portion of the building that is separated by smoke partitions meeting the requirements of I.B.C. Section 710, with not less than a one-half hour fire resistance rating, and the portion of the building has access to a means of escape or exit that conforms to the requirements of this code and does not require return to the area of the fire.
405.11.3 Fire drills and evacuation capability determination. The initial determination of evacuation capability will be determined by a fire drill conducted by a fire code official or by an employee of the department of health and social services responsible for licensing the facility. Changes to the evacuation capability will be made by a fire code official, based on a record of fire drills conducted by the facility staff. The drills will be conducted six times a year on a bimonthly basis, with at least two drills conducted during the night when residents are sleeping. Records must indicate the time taken to reach a point of safety, date and time of the drill, location of simulated fire origin, escape paths used, and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills.
405.11.4 Evacuation capability and fire protection requirements. Fire protection requirements of a facility under this section are as follows:
405.11.4.1 Prompt evacuation capability. Evacuation capability of three minutes or less indicates prompt evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining prompt evacuation capability, the requirements of this code for Groups I-1, I-2 or R-4 occupancies must be followed.
405.11.4.2 Slow evacuation capability. Evacuation capability of more than three but less than 14 minutes indicates slow evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining slow evacuation capability, the facility must be protected by (a) an automatic smoke detection system, using addressable smoke detectors, designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and N.F.P.A. 72; and (b) an automatic sprinkler system, with quick-response or residential sprinklers, installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.2 N.F.P.A. 13R (Sprinkler systems).
405.11.4.3 Impractical evacuation capability. Evacuation capability of 14 minutes or more indicates impractical evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining impractical evacuation capability, the facility must be protected by (a) the protections for a facility with slow evacuation capability under Section 405.11.4.2; (b) one-half hour fire-resistive construction throughout the facility; and (c) direct egress from sleeping rooms for occupants needing evacuation assistance either (i) to the exterior at grade level, to an exterior porch or landing via a three foot six inch wide door; or (ii) if the sleeping rooms are separated from the rest of the building by smoke partitions installed in accordance with I.B.C. Section 710, by egress windows conforming to the provisions of Section 1029.
(15) Addition. A new Section 408.3.5 is added to Chapter 4, Section 408 (Group E occupancies and Group R-2 college and university buildings) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
408.3.5 False alarms. False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purposes of this section.
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CHAPTER 5
(16) Amendment. The first sentence of the exception under Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1 of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
Exception: The chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may increase or decrease the dimension of 150 feet (45,720 mm) where:
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CHAPTER 6
(17) Amendment. The last sentence of Chapter 6, Section 603.3.1 (Fuel oil storage in outside, above-ground tanks) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
The storage of fuel oil above ground in quantities exceeding 660 gallons (2,498 L) shall comply with N.F.P.A. 31 and have a minimum distance to nearest important building by not less than five feet.
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CHAPTER 7
(18) Addition. A new Section 703.2.3.1 is added to Chapter 7, Section 703.2.3 (Door operation) to read as follows:
703.2.3.1 Operation. Fire assemblies may not be obstructed or otherwise impaired from their proper operation at any time. When two or more self-closing fire assemblies within a building have been documented as having been obstructed or impaired during three or more consecutive inspections, the fire code official may order the installation of automatic-closing devices meeting requirements of Section 1008.1.9.9 and item 5 of the I.B.C.
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CHAPTER 9
(19) Addition. A new sentence is added to the end of Chapter 9, Section 901.1 (Scope) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
The use of a firewall does not establish a separate building for purposes of this chapter.
(20) Amendment. Chapter 9, Section 901.5 (Installation acceptance testing) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
901.5 Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire standpipes systems, and other fire protection systems and appurtenances to those systems must meet the approval of the authority having jurisdiction as to installation and location, and are subject to the acceptance test required by the standard in Table 901.6.1 for the system or appurtenance. Fire hydrant systems, fire pump systems, and private fire service mains installed as a requirement by the fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction, are subject to the acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the chief. The chief must be notified before any required testing, and all results of the tests must be conveyed to the chief within 30 days.
(21) Amendment. Chapter 9, Section 903.2 (Where required) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in this section.
903.2.1 New buildings. All new buildings, when the ground floor area exceeds four thousand gross square feet or when aggregate floor area under any single roof exceeds eight thousand gross square feet.
903.2.2 All buildings. All buildings to which structures or additions are added or attached when: (a) the gross aggregate floor area of the new structure or addition is equal to at least twenty percent of the gross ground-floor area of the existing building; and (b) the gross ground-floor area of the existing building and the ground-floor area of the new structure or addition when added together exceed four thousand square feet, or the gross aggregate floor area under one roof system exceeds eight thousand gross square feet.
All other new structures such as wharfs, docks, piers, and stairways which have a travel distance of 150 feet or greater shall be equipped with a fire department approved standpipe system. Distance will be determined by the city fire chief or fire marshal.
The use of a firewall does not establish a separate building for purposes of this chapter.
(22) Amendment. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.3 (Group E) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with Group E occupancies. The use of a firewall or other barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area for purposes of this section.
Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.
a. An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.
b. Home day care uses that are licensed to care for more than five persons between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system approved by the building official.
(23) Amendment. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in Group R occupancies except as required in 903.2.8.1 through 903.2.8.4.
(24) Addition. A new Section 903.2.8.3 is added to Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
903.2.8.3 Group R-1. Health clinics with transient quarters may utilize an N.F.P.A. 13R sprinkler system throughout the building; a two-hour firewall may be utilized to separate the building and utilize a N.F.P.A. 13D in the sleeping quarters.
Exception: Rental cabins occupied for less than 30 days with potable water will be considered R-1s and will be required to follow this section.
(25) Addition. A new Section 903.2.8.4 is added to Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
903.2.8.4 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R-2 fire area that are more than two stories in height, including basements, or that have more than four dwelling units or 16 sleeping units.
(26) Addition. A new Section 903.3.1.1.2 is added to Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 (NFPA 13 sprinkler systems) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.2 Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms. When the provisions of this code require the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms must occur as described in Chapter 30 (Elevators and conveying systems) and N.F.P.A. 13 (Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms) and adopted by reference, and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as adopted by 8 AAC 77.005, as amended as of October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time and the fire sprinkler head for the top of elevator shafts may have a globe valve installed so the single head can be turned off in an emergency. The globe valve must be marked and sealed or locked in the open position.
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine room is:
1. Separated from the remainder of the building as described in I.B.C. Section 3006.4;
2. Smoke detection is provided in accordance with N.F.P.A. 72, and adopted by reference;
3. Notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location; and
4. Fire extinguisher is provided in the elevator machine room.
(27) Addition. A new Section 903.3.1.1.3 is added to Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 (NFPA sprinkler systems) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.3 Inspector’s test valve. A test valve will be installed at the remote area in both dry and wet systems to equal the required flow of one sprinkler head. In locations that use floor control valves the inspector test valve may be located where it can be installed to the exterior or to an interior drain.
(28) Addition. A new Section 903.6.1 is added to Chapter 9, Section 903.6 (Where required in existing buildings and structures) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
903.6.1 Group E. An approved automatic fire extinguishing system must be installed in Group E occupancy in accordance with Section 903.2.3, as revised, whenever alterations, repairs, or additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E occupancy.
(29) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 906.1 (Where required) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting the exception in subparagraph 1.
(30) Addition. Two new numbered paragraphs are added to the end of the list of Chapter 9, Section 907.1.2 (Fire alarm shop drawings) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
14. System riser diagrams.
15. Fire system designer stamp, signature, and date.
(31) Deletion and Addition. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.1 (Group A) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting the exceptions and adding a new sentence to the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A-2 occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or more.
(32) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.2 (Group B) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting the exception.
(33) Addition. A new paragraph is added to Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes within a day care use of a Group E occupancy must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with Section 907.2.11.2.
(34) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting Exception 3.
(35) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.4 (Group F) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting the exception.
(36) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1 (Group I-1) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting Exception 1.
(37) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.7 (Group M) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.
(38) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.8.1 (Manual fire alarm system) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.
(39) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9.1 (Manual fire alarm system) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.
(40) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1 (Manual fire alarm system) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.
(41) Addition. A new paragraph is added to Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11 (Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
When a plan review is required for an existing Group R occupancy, smoke alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.11.
(42) Addition. New exceptions are added to Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3 (Interconnection) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Interconnection is not required in buildings that are not undergoing alterations, repairs, or construction of any kind.
2. Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available.
(43) Addition. A new paragraph is added to Chapter 9, Section 907.7.2 (Record of completion) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
A copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in accordance with N.F.P.A. 72, as adopted by reference, must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred jurisdiction having authority within 30 days of the completion of the installation.
(44) Amendment. The first paragraph of Chapter 9, Section 908.7 (Carbon monoxide alarm) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
908.7 Carbon monoxide alarm. Group I or R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or in a building which has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms. At least one carbon monoxide detector or alarm shall be installed on each floor level. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer’s instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2 of the International Building Code, or an enclosed parking garage ventilated in accordance with Section 404 or the International Mechanical Code shall not be considered an attached garage. Power source: In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring if the wiring is served from a commercial source, and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than what is required for overcurrent protection.
(45) Addition. A new sentence is added to Chapter 9, Section 909.18 (Acceptance testing) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
A copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the City fire department by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the installation.
(46) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 9.10.1 (General) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.
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CHAPTER 10
(47) Addition. A new exception is added to Chapter 10, Section 1009.4 (Width) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
(1) Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of Section 1009.
(48) Addition. A new sentence is added to Chapter 10, Section 1009.9.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice.
(49) Addition. A new sentence is added to Chapter 10, Section 1010.8.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice.
(50) Addition. A new exception is added to Chapter 10, Section 1015.2.2 (Three or more exits or exit access doorways) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
Where access to three or more exits is required, the separation distance of the third exit door or exit access doorway shall not be less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.
(51) Addition. A new footnote (d) is added to Chapter 10, Table 1018.1 (Corridor fire-resistance rating) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
d. R-2 occupancies shall be permitted to have a one-hour rated corridor without a sprinkler system when the corridor:
A. serves any occupant load greater than 10;
B. serves less than four dwelling units or 16 or more sleep rooms; and
C. is less than three stories in height.
(52) Addition. A new sentence is added to Chapter 10, Section 1019.1 (General) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
Exterior exit balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the means of egress.
(53) Addition. A new second paragraph is added to Chapter 10, Section 1021.2.2 (Basements) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except Group R-3 occupancies, used exclusively for the service of the building, may have access to only one exit. Any other use of the basement or first level below the first story must have at least two exits arranged as described in Section 1015.2. For purposes of this paragraph, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices, and similar uses may not be considered as providing services to the building.
(54) Deletion. Chapter 10, Section 1029.1 (General) of the I.F.C. is amended by deleting Exceptions 1 and 3.
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CHAPTER 20
(55) Amendment. The last sentence of Chapter 20, Section 2003.5 (Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 of the I.F.C. and N.F.P.A. 407, and adopted by reference.
(56) Amendment. Chapter 20, Section 2006.1 (Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
2006.1 Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities. Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 of the I.F.C. and N.F.P.A. 407, and adopted by reference.
(57) Addition. A new exception is added to Chapter 20, Section 2006.3 (Construction of aircraft-fueling vehicles and accessories) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
Exception: A vehicle or trailer tank with a capacity of 250 gallons or less may be used for non-commercial refueling of private non-commercial aircraft if the following requirements are met:
1. The tank is placarded with no smoking signs, the type of fuel contained in the tank, and the tank capacity;
2. The tank and all appurtenances used in the fueling operation are listed and approved for the specific purpose;
3. Electrical bonding is provided as required under Section 2006.3.7.
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CHAPTER 23
(58) Addition. A new exception is added to Chapter 23, Section 2306.7.7.1 (Leak detection) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
Exception: A leak detection device is not required if the underground piping is extra-heavy wall steel with all welded joints, dielectric coating, and cathodic protection.
(59) Addition. A new sentence is added to the first paragraph of Chapter 23, Section 2311.2.3 (Drainage and disposal of liquids and oil-soaked waste) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
Where oil separators or traps are provided, neither the oil nor water phase may drain to septic systems, dry wells, or other means of underground discharge.
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CHAPTER 50
(60) Addition. A new Section 5001.6.4 is added to Chapter 50, Section 5001.6 (Facility closure) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
5001.6.4 Documentation. The fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require the documentation of the closure plans for the termination of the storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials at least 30 days before the termination. The fire chief is authorized to require that the documentation include an approved facility closure plan in accordance with Section 5001.6.3. The fire chief may require the submission of the Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement indicated in Sections 5001.5.1 and 5001.5.2.
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CHAPTER 56
(61) Amendment. The first paragraph of Chapter 56, Section 5601.1 (Scope) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
5601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and AS 18.72 shall govern the possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks and small arms ammunition.
(62) Amendment. Section 5601.2.4 (Financial responsibility) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
5601.2.4 Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued, as required by Section 5601.2 (Permit required), the applicant shall file with the jurisdiction a corporate surety bond (for blasting operations) in the principal sum of a minimum of $1,000,000 or a public liability insurance policy for the same amount, for the purpose of the payment of all damages to persons or property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by the permit upon which any judicial judgment results. The fire code official is authorized to specify a greater or lesser amount when in his or her opinion, conditions at the locations of use indicated a greater or lesser amount is required. Government entities shall be exempt from this bond requirement.
(63) Addition. A new second paragraph is added to Section 5607.3 (Blasting in congested areas) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
The police department, fire department, all occupancies within 300 feet, and the local emergency planning committee shall be notified 48 hours in advance, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
(64) Amendment. Section 5607.5 (Utility notification) of the I.F.C. is amended to read as follows:
5607.5 Utility notification. Whenever blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of utility infrastructure or rights-of-way, the blaster shall notify the appropriate representatives of the utilities at least 48 hours in advance of blasting, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, specifying the location and intended time of such blasting. Verbal notices shall be confirmed with written notice.
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CHAPTER 58
(65) Addition. A new Section 5801.3 is added to Chapter 58, Section 5801 (General) of the I.F.C. to read as follows:
5801.3 Plan review. Where a single container is over 500-gallon (1,892.7 L) water capacity or the aggregate capacity of containers is over 500-gallon (1,892.7 L) water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for review before installation in accordance with 13 AAC 50.027.
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CHAPTER 80
(66) Amendment and Adoption. Chapter 80 (Referenced standards) of the I.F.C. are amended to read as follows and the standards are adopted by reference:
N.F.P.A. 10-2013 Portable Fire Extinguishers
N.F.P.A. 13-2013 Installation of Sprinkler System
N.F.P.A. 13D-2013 Installation of Sprinkler System in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
N.F.P.A. 13R-2013 Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height
N.F.P.A. 14-2013 Standpipe and hose system
N.F.P.A. 20-2013 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
N.F.P.A. 72-2013 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
N.F.P.A. 750-2010 Standards on Water Mist Fire Protection System
N.F.P.A. 2001-2012 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System
(67) Addition. A new Appendix K is added to the 2012 I.F.C. to read as follows:
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Appendix K
Fire Status Reporting
K101 Scope. All contractors who service, test, install or maintain fire protection systems within the City of Ketchikan shall enroll in and use the approved single-point repository service to file records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the state and city standards. This repository service is maintained and provided to the Fire Marshal through a third party inspection reporting system. Fees, as applicable, will be paid directly by the contractor to the approved single-point repository service vendor.
Exception: Industrial occupancies with a fire system preventive maintenance program approved by the Division of Fire and Life Safety. K102 Status 1, systems out of service or Major Deficiencies shall be reported to the repository service.
K102.1 Corrective action time. Status 1 reports shall be repaired immediately.
K102.1.1 For example but not limited to:
K102.1.1.1 Fire sprinkler or water based systems:
1. Non-working flow/pressure switches;
2. Damage to fire department connections;
3. No water to system;
4. Frozen or otherwise damaged system.
K102.1.1.2 Fire pumps:
1. Non-working fire pumps;
2. Fire pump controls not working or malfunctioning.
K102.1.1.3 Fire alarm systems (detection and alarm):
1. Non-working fire alarm panel;
2. Malfunctioning fire alarm panel;
3. Audio and visual devices not working entire loop;
4. Detection not working entire detection loop;
5. Loss of programming.
K102.1.1.4 Kitchen hood fire systems:
1. System cylinder is not charged or leaking;
2. Appliance not properly covered due to rearrangement of appliances;
3. Plugged discharge nozzles;
4. Automatic detection not functional;
5. Gas or electric not shutting down.
K102.1.1.5 Clean agent or special hazard system:
1. System cylinder is not charged or leaking;
2. Releasing panel not functional.
K103 Status 2, Critical deficiency reports. Systems that have Status 2 critical deficiency reports shall be provided to the repository service within 7 days.
K103.1 Corrective action time. Status 2 systems shall be repaired within 14 days.
K103.1.1 For example but not limited to:
K103.1.1.1 Fire sprinkler or water based system:
1. Five or more painted sprinkler heads in a concentrated area or more than 10 in a facility;
2. Change of use that will affect the performance of the sprinkler system;
3. Low water pressure;
4. Any other major problem that will affect the performance;
5. No monitoring on required systems.
K103.1.1.2 Fire pumps:
1. Low fuel;
2. Pump packing leaking beyond specifications;
3. Fire pump room below 40 degrees;
4. Fire pump not meeting its rated discharge pressure or GPM flow over a 10 percent difference;
5. Any other major problem that will affect the performance.
K103.1.1.3 Fire alarm systems (detection and alarm):
1. Batteries overdue for replacement;
2. No monitoring on required system;
3. Audio and visual devices not working – up to three devices, over three devices Status 1;
4. Detection not working – up to three devices, over three devices Status 1;
5. Any other major problem that will affect the performance.
K103.1.1.4 Kitchen hood fire systems:
1. Hood and ducts with heavy grease buildup;
2. Any other major problems that will affect the performance.
K104 Status 3, Minor deficiency reports. Minor deficiency reports shall be provided to the repository service within 14 days. These deficiencies will not affect performance of the system.
K104.1 Corrective action time. Status 3 systems shall be repaired within 30 days.
K105 Status 4, No deficiencies. Systems with no deficiencies shall be provided to the repository service within 30 days.
K105.1 System service reports. System service reports shall have the following information on them:
1. Inspection company name shall be printed on all reports with address and phone number;
2. Inspector’s first and last name shall be printed with State of Alaska fire systems permit number;
3. Inspector’s telephone number, office and cell telephone numbers, if available;
4. Deficiencies shall be typed or written and shall be printed text. No cursive or longhand handwriting is acceptable. Reports shall be written with a minimum line spacing of a 3/8 inch per line;
5. All reports shall have building name, occupancy inspected, and address clearly identified on the first page, and all subsequent pages shall have the building name and date of inspection the top of the page;
6. All reports shall have the building contact person’s name with telephone number on the front page;
7. Deficiency write-ups must include the code citation that is in violation and a description of the problem.
Items having minor deficiencies shall be reported to the repository service within 30 days. Reports of systems out of service or those with major deficiencies shall be reported electronically or by personal delivery to the City of Ketchikan Fire Marshal’s Office. All references to Alaska Statutes (AS) and Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) also refer to the statutes and codes as they may hereinafter be amended by the State of Alaska with all such future amendments automatically adopted herein by reference.
(Ord. 1953 § 1, 2022; Ord. 1947 § 1, 2022; Ord. 1737 § 1, 2013)
18.04.020 Board of appeals.
The membership, and the terms of the members, of the board of appeals are as established and provided for in Appendix A of the 2012 International Fire Code as adopted by the city. (Ord. 1737 § 1, 2013)