Chapter 15.08
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.08.050 International Fire Code adopted by reference.
15.08.060 Bureau of fire prevention established – Enforcement authority.
15.08.070 Storage of explosives and fireworks.
15.08.080 Storage of flammable/combustible liquids and liquefied petroleum gas.
15.08.090 Liquefied petroleum gas storage – District limit establishment.
15.08.100 Explosives and blasting agents – Vehicle transportation route establishment.
15.08.110 Hazardous materials – Vehicle transportation route establishment.
15.08.120 Premises identification.
15.08.130 Automatic sprinkler systems.
15.08.140 Fire flow and access requirements.
15.08.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the “Fire Code.” (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.020 Application.
This chapter shall be applicable to all development activities including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, improvement, removal, converting or demolishing, equipping, using, occupying, or maintaining any building or structure in the city, or causing the same to be done, in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.030 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish international codes governing the activities set forth in BMC 15.08.020 to protect the general health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.040 Authority.
The provisions of this chapter are authorized pursuant to chapter 19.27 RCW, chapter 51-51 WAC, and other applicable laws and regulations. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.050 International Fire Code adopted by reference.
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, including Appendix chapters B through N, but excluding Appendix chapter L, mandated state amendments and local administrative rules, and subject to modifications as set forth by the state of Washington in chapter 51-54 WAC, is adopted as the official fire code of the city of Burlington. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.060 Bureau of fire prevention established – Enforcement authority.
A. The fire code shall be enforced by the fire marshal or fire marshal’s designee.
B. The fire marshal may, with the approval of the chief of the fire department, detail members of the fire department as inspectors when necessary, within the limits of the fire department’s annual budget appropriations.
C. The fire marshal shall provide a report annually to the mayor containing such information and recommendations as the fire marshal considers necessary to properly advise the city on matters concerning fire prevention. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.070 Storage of explosives and fireworks.
The storage of explosives, fireworks and blasting agents is prohibited in all areas of the city except those areas designated M-1 on the Burlington zoning map and meeting the approval of the fire marshal. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.080 Storage of flammable/combustible liquids and liquefied petroleum gas.
The bulk storage, as defined by the fire code, of flammable or combustible liquids and of liquefied petroleum gas in aboveground tanks is prohibited in all areas of the city except areas designated M-1 on the Burlington zoning map and meeting the approval of the fire marshal. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.090 Liquefied petroleum gas storage – District limit establishment.
Reserved. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.100 Explosives and blasting agents – Vehicle transportation route establishment.
Vehicles transporting explosive materials shall be routed, where practicable, to avoid congested traffic and heavily populated areas. The fire marshal is authorized to designate such routes of travel and the times of use. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.110 Hazardous materials – Vehicle transportation route establishment.
Vehicles transporting hazardous materials shall be routed, where practicable, to avoid congested traffic and heavily populated areas. The fire marshal is authorized to designate such routes of travel and the times of use. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.120 Premises identification.
Section 505, Premises Identification, of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property or building and shall conform to the standards of Burlington Municipal Code Chapter 15.10.
(Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
15.08.130 Automatic sprinkler systems.
Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with the applicable sections of the adopted fire and building codes except as follows:
A. All new detached dwellings and duplex buildings located within the Burlington Hill special management area shall be equipped with an approved NFPA 13D or 13R automatic sprinkler system.
B. Except for detached dwellings and duplexes, all new residential buildings located within the Burlington Hill special management area shall be equipped with an approved NFPA 13R automatic sprinkler system. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021).
15.08.140 Fire flow and access requirements.
All new development shall comply with the fire flow and access requirements identified in the applicable sections of the adopted fire and building codes except as follows:
A. For the construction of a detached dwelling or accessory dwelling unit on an existing legally established lot within the boundaries of the plat of Tinas Coma recorded under Auditor’s File Number 200008110004, existing legally established streets and roads shall be deemed sufficient for purposes of fire flow and access.
B. Except for the construction of a detached dwelling or accessory dwelling within the boundaries of the plat of Tinas Coma, all development within the Burlington Hill special management area shall fully comply with fire flow and access requirements of the adopted fire and building codes and all new lots shall have frontage on public street that fully complies with fire flow and access requirements and the design requirement of BMC Title 12. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021).
15.08.150 Violations.1
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to conduct development activities or erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, or to transport or store any material or substance, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018. Formerly 15.08.130).
Code reviser’s note: This section has been editorially renumbered to accommodate the new sections added by Ord. 1906.