Chapter 15.24
FIRE PREVENTION
Sections:
15.24.010 International Fire Code – Adopted.
15.24.020 Future amendments and additions.
15.24.030 Amended definitions.
15.24.040 Amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code.
15.24.010 International Fire Code – Adopted.
The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, published by the International Code Council, and all standards referenced therein as amended by Washington State amendments and as amended in GMC 15.24.040 and Sections 503.1, 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.1.3, all of 503.2, 503.3 and 503.4 of the 2015 International Fire Code, pertaining to street, road and access standards, are hereby adopted as the fire code in the city of Grandview. (Ord. 2016-23 § 1; Ord. 2013-16 § 2).
15.24.020 Future amendments and additions.
All future amendments and additions to the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code, when printed and one copy thereof has been filed with the appropriate department, shall be considered and accepted as amendments and additions to the fire code adopted in GMC 15.24.010. (Ord. 2016-23 § 1; Ord. 2013-16 § 2).
15.24.030 Amended definitions.
Notwithstanding the definitions contained in the 2015 International Fire Code adopted by reference in this chapter and except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all references in the provisions of such code to “jurisdiction” shall be construed as the “city of Grandview”; references to the “administrator” shall be construed as the “Grandview fire chief”; references to the “fire department” shall mean the “Grandview fire department”; references to the “chief” or “fire code official” shall be construed as the “Grandview fire chief” or his “designees”; references to the “fire protection bureau” shall be construed as the “Grandview fire department.” (Ord. 2016-23 § 1; Ord. 2013-16 § 2).
15.24.040 Amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code.
The following amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code adopted in GMC 15.24.010 are hereby enacted and adopted and shall replace the sections of the fire code in the city of Grandview:
A. The Grandview fire chief or his designee is hereby appointed and designated as the official responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
B. Pursuant to Section 101.2.1 of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, the following appendices to the 2015 International Fire Code are hereby adopted:
1. Appendix B – Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings;
2. Appendix C – Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution;
3. Appendix D – Fire Apparatus Access Roads;
4. Appendix E – Hazard Categories;
5. Appendix F – Hazard Ranking;
6. Appendix G – Cryogenic Fluids – Weight and Volume Equivalents;
7. Appendix H – Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions;
8. Appendix I – Fire Protection Systems – Noncompliant Conditions.
C. Section 108 of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, Board of Appeals, is not adopted. Appeals under this fire code shall be pursuant to Chapter 2.50 GMC.
D. Subsection 109.3 of Section 109, Violations, of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, adopted herein is hereby amended to read as follows:
Violations of this chapter shall be enforced and penalties imposed in accordance with Chapter 15.72 GMC.
E. Subsection 111.4 of Section 111, Stop Work Order, of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, adopted herein is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.4 – Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a “stop work order”, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not less than $250.00 nor more than $1,000.00. Each day that said violation of the stop work order continues after said notice has been issued shall be deemed a separate offense.
F. Section 5504.3 of Section 5504, Flammable Cryogenic Fluids, of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, adopted herein is hereby amended to read as follows:
5504.3 – Limitations. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in the City of Grandview except in areas zoned M2.
G. Subsection 5704.2.9.6.1 of Section 5704, Storage, of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, adopted herein is amended to read as follows:
5704.2.9.6.1 – Location where above ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in the City of Grandview except in areas zoned M1 and M2.
H. Section 6104.2 of Section 6104, Location of LP Gas Containers, of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, adopted herein is hereby amended to read as follows:
6104.2 – Maximum capacity within established limits. Except in C2, M1 and M2 zoned areas, the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated areas or congested areas, may not exceed, in the aggregate at one installation a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L).
(Ord. 2016-23 § 1; Ord. 2013-16 § 2).
15.24.050 Fees.
A. Fire and Life Safety Plan Fees.
|
Sq. Footage of Structure |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
Under 1,000 |
$30.00 |
|
1,001 – 2,500 |
$45.00 |
|
2,501 – 5,000 |
$60.00 |
|
5,001 – 7,500 |
$75.00 |
|
7,501 – 10,000 |
$90.00 |
|
10,001 – 12,500 |
$105.00 |
|
12,501 – 15,000 |
$120.00 |
|
15,001 – 17,500 |
$135.00 |
|
17,501 – 20,000 |
$150.00 |
|
Over 20,000 |
$165.00 |
B. Fuel Tank Permit Fees.
1. Flammable or Combustible Liquid Storage Tanks.
|
Size of Tank |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
1 – 300 gallons |
$50.00 |
|
301 – 600 |
$75.00 |
|
601 – 1,000 |
$100.00 |
|
1,001 – 5,000 |
$125.00 |
|
5,001 – 10,000 |
$150.00 |
|
Over 10,000 |
$200.00 |
|
All removal permits |
$50.00 |
2. Liquid/Liquefied Petroleum Gas Storage Tanks.
|
Size of Tank |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
30 – 1,000 gallons |
$50.00 |
|
Over 1,000 |
$100.00 |
|
No charge for removal |
|
Any other fire and life safety permits will be charged at a rate of $50.00 each, unless otherwise rated in the current adopted fire code. (Ord. 2016-23 § 1; Ord. 2013-16 § 2).