Chapter 13.10
AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Sections:
13.10.020 Terminology – Amended Definitions.
13.10.030 Administrative Provisions.
13.10.040 Authority at Fires or Other Emergencies.
13.10.050 Amendments to Section 105 – Permits.
13.10.055 Amendment to Chapter 1, Administration, Section 106.
13.10.060 Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 109.1, General.
13.10.065 Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 110, Violations.
13.10.072 Amendment to Chapter 2, Definitions, Section 202.
13.10.074 Amendment to Section 307.1.1, Prohibited Open Burning.
13.10.075 Amendment to Section 315.4, Outside Storage.
13.10.090 Amendments to Sections 507.1, 507.2, 507.3, and 507.5.2 – Fire Protection Water Supplies.
13.10.100 Amendments to Appendix B, Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings.
13.10.120 Permit Requirements and Fees.
13.10.010 Appendices Adopted.
Pursuant to Section 101.2.1 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, the following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix B. Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
Appendix C. Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
Appendix D. Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Appendix E. Hazard Categories
Appendix F. Hazard Ranking
Appendix G. Cryogenic Fluids – Weight and Volume Equivalents.
Appendix H. Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Haz-Mat Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions (Adopted as Reference Only)
Appendix I. Fire Protection Systems – Non-Compliant Conditions
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.020 Terminology – Amended Definitions.
Notwithstanding the definitions contained in the 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 the “jurisdiction” shall be construed as Yakima County, references to the “administrator” shall be construed as the Board of Yakima County Commissioners, references to the “fire department” shall mean the Fire Marshal’s Office of the Building and Fire Safety Division of the Yakima County Department of Public Services, references to the “chief or fire code official” shall be construed as the fire marshal for the Building and Fire Safety Division of the Yakima County Department of Public Services, references to the “Fire Marshal’s Office” shall be construed as the Building and Fire Safety Division, that Division of the Yakima County Department of Public Services which is actively assigned duties of administering and enforcing the provisions of the International Fire Code adopted by this chapter.
For purposes of the enforcement by the County and its personnel of Section 104.11 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, the term “fire department” shall also mean the fire protection district with jurisdiction, and the word “chief” shall also mean the appropriate official of such district.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.030 Administrative Provisions.
Sections 103.1 General, 103.2 Appointment, and 104.1 General of the International Fire Code are hereby amended, and Section 104.2 Frequency of inspection is hereby added to the International Fire Code as follows:
103.1 General. The department of fire prevention, to be known as the Fire Marshal’s Office, is established within the Building and Fire Safety Division of the Yakima County Department of Public Services under the direction of the Fire Marshal. The function of the Fire Marshal’s Office shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
103.2 Appointment The manager of the Building and Fire Safety Division of the Yakima County Department of Public Services is appointed and designated as the official responsible for the administration and enforcement of YCC Title 13 in YCC 13.04.010. The Manager may designate employees within his division to act on his behalf. The employee holding the position of Fire Marshal is designated as the official responsible for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this code.
104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code. The fire code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code, and shall have the effect of law.
RCW 19.27.110 provides that the adoption of any International Fire Code is not intended to grant counties any more authority to suppress or extinguish fires than that which is currently possessed. It is, therefore, the declared intent of Yakima County, its functions and duties in administering and enforcing the provisions of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, do not include responsibility of the suppression and extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
Exclusive enforcement and administration of the provisions of the International Fire Code adopted by this chapter is vested in Yakima County and its personnel except as provided in Section 8.46, YCC Title 8.
104.2.1 Frequency of inspections. The Fire Marshal’s Office shall inspect ANNUALLY, or as often as necessary, buildings and premises, including such other hazards or appliances designated by the fire marshal for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose or provisions of this code and of any other law or standard affecting fire safety.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.040 Authority at Fires or Other Emergencies.
Sections 104.11, 104.11.1, 104.11.2, and 104.11.3 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition pertaining to authority at the scene of any hazardous fire or other emergency involving the protection of life and property are hereby ratified and adopted as general fire safety provisions to safeguard the general public health, safety and welfare. For purposes of the application and enforcement of the above referenced provisions, the term “fire department” shall refer to the fire protection districts with jurisdiction, the terms “chief” or “officer of the fire department” shall be construed as referring to the appropriate official of such fire protection district.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.050 Amendments to Section 105 – Permits.
Sections 105.1, 105.3.1, 105.6, 105.7, and 105.7.25 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition are hereby amended; and Sections 105.4.1.2, 105.6.51 105.7.27 and 107.5 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, are hereby added as follows:
105.1 General. Permits shall be in accordance with Sections 105.1.1 through 105.725. A permit constitutes permission to maintain or use structures regulated by this code, to maintain, store, use or handle materials; to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property; or to install equipment used in connection with such activities. Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the provisions of this code. Such permit shall not take the place of any license required by law.
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. Operational permits shall remain in effect for no more than 1 year from the date of issuance. Construction permits shall automatically become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Before such work recommences, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee to recommence work, if any, shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original construction documents for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued. Permits issued under Section 105.6.1-105.6.51 shall expire one year from the date of either the certificate of inspection or annual certificate of inspection.
105.4.1.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of application and that are to be submitted to the fire code official within a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the fire code official. The architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal documents for review by the fire marshal.
Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the architect or engineer of record who shall review them and forward them to the fire marshal with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they have been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the fire marshal.
105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits set forth in 105.6.1 through 105.6.51.
105.6.27 LP-gas. An operational permit is required for:
1. Storage and use of LP-gas.
Exception: A permit is not required for individual containers with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water capacity or less or multiple container systems having an aggregate quantity not exceeding 500 gallons (1893 L), serving occupancies in Group R-3 or when used for seasonal weather protection in agricultural operations.
105.6.30 Mobile food preparation vehicles. A permit is required for mobile food preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease – laden vapors. This includes itinerant food vendors.
105.6.47 Temporary membrane structures and tents. An operational permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage canopy or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 m2).
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Tents open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
2.1. Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m2).
2.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700 square feet (65 m2) total.
2.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to structures and other tents shall be provided.
105.6.51. Uses or structures. An operational permit is required for any existing structure or portion thereof used or maintained as an occupancy regulated by the provisions of this code.
Exception: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies and Agricultural Buildings as defined by the International Building Code.
105.7 Required Construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in sections 105.7.1 through 105.7.25.
105.7.16 LP-gas. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an LP-gas system.
Exception: A permit is not required for individual containers with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water capacity or less or multiple container systems having an aggregate quantity not exceeding 500 gallons (1893 L), when used for seasonal weather protection in agricultural operations.
Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit.
105.7.25 Temporary membrane structures and tents. A construction permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage canopy or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 m2).
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Funeral tents and curtains or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral services.
3. Tents open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
3.1. Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m2).
3.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700 square feet (65 m2) total.
3.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to structures and other tents shall be provided.
105.7. 26 Uses or structures. A construction permit is required for any new structure or portion thereof used or maintained as an occupancy regulated by the provisions of this code.
Exception: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies and Agricultural Buildings as defined by the International Building Code.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.055 Amendment to Chapter 1, Administration, Section 106.1
Section 106 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is amended by the addition of Section 106.3.1 Investigation, the addition of Section 106.3.2, Fee, and the amendment of Section 106.5. Refunds as follows:
106.3.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
106.3.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the jurisdiction’s cost of enforcement. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the permit fee set forth in Yakima County Code Chapter 13.24. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
106.5 Refunds. The fire marshal is authorized to establish a refund policy.
Section 107.5 Certificate of Inspection
107.5.1. Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the fire code official has issued a certificate of inspection therefore as provided herein.
EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies and Agricultural Buildings as defined by the International Building Code.
Issuance of a certificate of inspection shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates of inspection presuming to give authority to violate the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
107.5.2. Expiration. A certificate of inspection shall expire one year from the date of issuance.
107.5.3. Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection. An annual fire and life safety inspection shall be required for all structures, facilities, and operations required to be permitted in Section 105.6.1-105.7.26.
107.5.4. Certificate of Inspection issued. After the fire code official inspects the building, facility, structure, or operation and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the code enforcement agency, and all fees owing have been paid, the fire official shall issue either a certificate of inspection or annual fire and life safety inspection.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.060 Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 109.1, General.
Section 109.1 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is deleted and replaced as follows:
109.1 General. The board of appeals created in Section 113 of the International Building Code as amended in YCC 13.05.060 shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. The fire code official shall be an ex-officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall follow the rules of procedure for conducting its business set forth in Section 113 of the International Building Code as amended in YCC 13.05.060, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.065 Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 110, Violations.
Chapter 1, Section 110 Violations, of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is amended as follows:
110.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or utilize any building, structure, occupancy, premises, system or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
110.2 Owner/occupant responsibility. Correction and abatement of violations of this code shall be the responsibility of the owner, or owner’s authorized agent. Where an occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this code, the occupant shall be held responsible for the abatement of such hazardous conditions.
110.3 Notice of violation. When the fire code official finds a building, structure, occupancy, premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area to be in violation of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, the fire code official is authorized to issue a written notice of violation and order to correct to the responsible party describing the conditions deemed to be in violation Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the unlawful activity or condition and the abatement of the violation. Such notice and order shall be in accordance with the provisions of YCC 13.25.015. When compliance is not immediate, a time for re-inspection may be specified.
110.3.3 Prosecution of violation. Any person, firm or corporation failing to comply with a notice of a violation or order to comply served in accordance with Section 109.2 shall be subject to issuance of a misdemeanor citation and / or civil infraction as provided in YCC Chapter 13.25. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the fire code official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. All costs to the County of any action taken by the County shall be charged against the real estate upon which the violation is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
110.3.4 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the fire code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with, or removed, without authorization from the fire code official.
110.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, construct, alter or repair a building or structure or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive or order of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law and as provided in YCC 13.25. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
110.4.1 Abatement of violation. In addition to the imposition of penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.072 Amendment to Chapter 2, Definitions, Section 202.
Section 202 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is amended by the addition of definitions for the terms Repeat Offense and Repeat Offender as follows:
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REPEAT OFFENDER: |
Any person, persons, firm or corporation which engages in a repeat offense. |
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REPEAT OFFENSE: |
A fire code violation that occurs more than one time on the same property within a 24-month period. |
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Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles: |
Vehicles that contain cooking equipment that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors for the purpose of preparing and serving food to the public, including Itinerant food vendors. Vehicles intended for private recreation shall not be considered mobile food preparation vehicles. |
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.074 Amendment to Section 307.1.1, Prohibited Open Burning.
Section 307.1.1 of the International Fire Code 2018 Edition is hereby amended as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be prohibited when the fire code official has determined atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. The fire code official is authorized to declare a burn ban prohibiting all open burning.
Exception: 1. Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of wildland fire when authorized by the fire code official.
2. Use of listed outdoor cooking appliances in accordance with the manufacturers’ operating instructions and provisions of Section 308 of this code.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.075 Amendment to Section 315.4, Outside Storage.
Section 315.4 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition is hereby amended by the addition of Sections 315.4.3 through 315.4.3.4 as follows:
315.4.3 Storage of combustible fruit and vegetable containers. Storage of combustible fruit and vegetable containers shall comply with Section 315.4.3.1 through 315.4.3.4.
315.4.3.1 Distance from structures and property Lines. All stacks of combustible material shall be at least fifty (50) feet from any building, loading dock or other wood frame structure, provided however, that distance may be reduced to no less than thirty (30) feet from a structure of masonry construction where no building exits face the stacking area and a minimum of ten (10) feet from a property line is maintained.
315.4.3.2 Access widths.
1. A minimum five (5) foot access way surrounding the stack of combustible material shall be maintained where the stack of material fronts on a public street, alley, or railroad spur. A five (5) foot horizontal clearance shall also be maintained when stacking near any electrical and telephone poles and utility wires.
2. The minimum access way which shall surround the stack of combustible material and be maintained around the entire stack where not fronting on a public right-of-way, street, alley, or railroad spur is as follows:
a. Fifteen (15) foot access where the stack of combustible material does not exceed 1,000 apple bins or 2,000 cherry bins.
b. Twenty (20) foot access where the stack of combustible material does not exceed 1,500 apple bins or 3,000 cherry bins.
c. Twenty-five (25) foot access where the stack of combustible material does not exceed 2,000 apple bins or 4,000 cherry bins.
d. Thirty (30) foot access where the stack of combustible material exceeds 2,000 apple or 4,000 cherry bins.
3. A minimum fifteen (15) foot clearance shall be maintained between any fire hydrant and a stack of combustible material.
4. The storage of liquid propane gas tanks shall comply with the International Fire Code. The minimum distance between a combustible material stack and a tank that will hold five hundred (500) water gallons is ten (10) feet. Protective barriers shall protect such tanks subject to damage from forklift trucks or other vehicles.
5. Any access way shall be kept free of any obstruction or other combustible material at all times.
315.4.3.3 Dimensions of combustible material stacks.
1. A stack of combustible material shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height
2. A stack of combustible material shall not exceed seventy (70) feet in length without access ways described above.
315.4.3.4 Exemptions.
Combustible material piled as a result of daily operational use shall not be subject to the standards set forth above; provided, stacks shall not exceed seventeen (17) feet in height and/or create an immediate and distinct fire hazard as determined by the Fire Code Official. An approved hydrant and/or hose system suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be provided
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.077 Amendments to Chapter 4, Section 403.12.3, Amendments to Chapter 4, Section 403.12.3, Crowd Managers for Crowds Exceeding 1,000 People, and 403.12.3.1, Number of Crowd Managers, of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition as Amended in WAC 51-54A-0403, Emergency Preparedness Requirements.
Section 403.12.3 Crowd managers for crowds exceeding 1,000 people, and 403.12.3.1 Number of crowd managers, of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as amended by WAC 51-54A, is hereby amended, as authorized by RCW 19.27.060 (b) (5) is hereby amended as follows:
Section 403.12.3 Crowd managers for crowds exceeding 99 people.
Where facilities or events involve a gathering of more than 99 people, or as required by the fire code official, crowd managers shall be provided in accordance with Sections 403.12.3.1 through 403.12.3.3.
Section 403.12.3.1. Number of crowd managers.
The minimum number of crowd managers shall be established as follows:
1. One crowd manager for 100 to 249 persons.
2. Two crowd managers for 250 to 499 persons.
3. Three crowd managers for 500 to 749 persons.
4. Four crowd managers for 750 to 999 persons.
5. For gatherings of 1,000 or more persons, four crowd managers plus an additional crowd manager for each additional 250 persons.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.080 Amendments to Chapter 5 Fire Service Features, Section 501.4 – Timing of Installation, and Section 502 – Definitions, of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition.
Section 501.4 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as amended by WAC 51-54A, is hereby amended, as authorized by RCW 19.27.060(b)(5), and Section 502 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as amended by WAC 51-54A, are hereby amended as follows:
Section 501.4. Timing of installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction.
Exception: When allowed by the fire code official, such protection may be installed and made serviceable prior to occupancy of any structure.
502 Definitions.
ALL WEATHER ROAD SURFACE. An all-weather road surface shall be any surface material acceptable to the fire code official that would normally allow the passage of emergency service vehicles typically used to respond to that location within the jurisdiction.
APPROVED DRIVEWAY. A driveway that provides a minimum unobstructed width of 12 feet and a minimum unobstructed height of 13 feet 6 inches. Driveways in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved turnaround. Driveways in excess of 200 feet in length and less than 20 feet in width shall be provided with approved turnouts, not to exceed 300 foot spacing, in addition to approved turnarounds.
APPROVED DRIVEWAY TURNAROUND. A driveway turnaround with an inside turning radii of not less than 30 feet and outside turning radii of not less than 45 feet. Driveways that connect with a road or roads at more than one point may be considered as having a turnaround if all changes of direction meet the radii requirements for driveway turnarounds. Driveway turnarounds must be within 150 feet of the structure.
APPROVED TURN OUT. A turn out that is adjacent to and adjoins the driveway or access road, with an all-weather surface at least 10 feet wide and 30 feet long, and 13 feet 6 inches of vertical clearance.
GROUP OF COMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS. A storage amount exceeding 2500 cubic feet of containers capable of igniting and burning including, but not limited to, pallets and bins.
PRIVATE ROAD. Any road, access way or easement that provides access to two or more addressable structures or units that is not included in the County Road Network.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.085 Amendment to Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Roads, of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as Amended by WAC 51-54A.
Section 503.1 through 503.4 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as amended by WAC 51-54A, is hereby amended, as authorized by RCW 19.27.060(b)(5), as follows:
503.1. Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with locally adopted street, road, and access standards. Sections 503.1.1 through 503.6 of the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code shall serve as the locally adopted street, road, and access standards for Yakima County with regard to fire apparatus access.
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 shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm) or allow an approved driveway or private road in lieu of a fire apparatus access road where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. 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 not more than four Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
4. There is no land use action.
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 terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
503.1.3 High-piled storage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high-piled combustible storage shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 32.
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8.
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 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 (4115 mm).
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official.
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO HB-17. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained when required by the fire code official. Permitting shall be in accordance with the International Building Code as amended by Yakima County.
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department’s apparatus.
503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department’s apparatus.
503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING – FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code official.
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. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. When required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner. Roads, trails and other accessways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code official.
Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to public officers acting within the scope of duty.
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.090 Amendments to Sections 507.1, 507.2, 507.3, and 507.5.2 – Fire Protection Water Supplies.
Section 507.1, 507.2, and 507.5.2 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, are hereby amended as follows:
507.1 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon which facilities, outdoor storage of combustible containers, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. PROVIDED, this section shall not apply where Group R, Division 3 or U occupancies with a building area less than 3,600 square feet, as defined and regulated in the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, are located (1) on properties where no land use action is required; or (2) in RURAL AREAS: lots greater than 1/3 acre up to 8 lots maximum or no more than 4 lots are created; or (3) URBAN AREAS: no more than 2 lots are created.
507.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems as approved by the fire code official, capable of providing the required fire flow; PROVIDED, properties located within the Urban Growth Area boundaries of a city or town shall be connected to an approved water system when such a system is available within 1,000 feet of nearest property line. Water from lakes, ponds, swimming pools, or other unimproved natural depressions shall not be approved for water supply.
In setting the requirements for fire flow, the fire code official may be guided by the provision in Appendix B; PROVIDED, Fire flow duration shall be one-hour for 1,000 gallons per minute or less, and two-hours for fire flow greater than 1,000 gallons per minute.
Section 507.3 Fire Flow Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined by an approved method. For structures divided into approved fire areas as specified in Table 506.2 (nonsprinklered) and fire walls as specified in Section 706 of the 2018 edition of the International Building Code, fire flow calculations may be determined by the requirement of the largest fire area within that structure. PROVIDED:
1. Fire hydrants shall be connected to an approved pressurized system.
Exception: A nonpressurized system may be allowed when recommended by the local fire protection district.
2. Fire hydrants shall be located within 250’ of fire department connections for automatic fire-extinguishing systems. Whenever practical, a fire department connection shall be located remote from the building and adjacent to the nearest fire hydrant.
3. Fire hydrants shall be equipped with 5-inch storz couplings on the 4-1/2-inch steamer port. Existing fire hydrants shall be upgraded to a 5-inch storz fitting on the steamer port when a building is constructed or moved into.
4. Fire flow requirements may be waived for structures classified as agricultural buildings by the International Building Code which are open on two sides or provided with openings recommended by the fire protection district.
5. When approved by the Fire Code Official, an approved automatic fire –extinguishing system or monitored fire alarm system may be installed throughout the structure in lieu of fire flow when the entire structure is less than 6,000 square feet, or does not exceed 10,000 square feet in Rural Areas.
6. Minimum on-site water for fire flow may be reduced to 60,000 gallons, delivered at a rate of 1,000 gpm, or as required by NFPA 1142, in Rural Areas; whichever is less when recommended by the fire protection district, and approved by the Fire Code Official.
7. For structures in excess of 6,000 square feet, fire flow requirements may be modified up to 50% if a monitored fire alarm system or automatic fire-extinguishing system is installed, when approved by the Fire Code Official.
8. Private fire flow systems shall be recommended by the local fire protection district and approved by the Fire Code Official.
9. Fire alarm systems installed solely for mitigation of fire flow shall be approved by the Fire Code Official and shall be tested annually with records submitted to the Fire Code Official.
Section 507.5.2. Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire hydrant systems and required water supply systems for fire protection shall be subject to such periodic tests as required by the fire code official. Fire hydrant systems and required water supply systems for fire protection shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be repaired where defective. Additions, repairs, alterations and servicing shall be in accordance with approved standards.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.100 Amendments to Appendix B, Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings.
Sections B102.1, Definitions, B105.1, One-and two-family dwellings, B105.2.2, Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, and Table B105.1 of Appendix B of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is hereby amended as follows and further amended by the addition of Table B105.3, as follows:
B102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms defined as follows:
FIRE-FLOW.
The flow rate of a water supply, measured at 20 pounds per square inch (psi) (138 kPa) residual pressure, that is available for firefighting.
FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA.
The gross floor area in square feet used to determine the require fire flow. Buildings on the same lot that do not meet the setback tp property line requirements of International Building Code chapter 6, table 602, shall be considered a single fire area.
LIMITED WATER SUPPLY SPRINKLER SYSTEM
An integrated system of piping and listed fire protection devices. Limited water supply sprinkler system components shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R or NFPA 13D as applicable to the occupancy type for the most remote four (4) sprinkler heads.
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings.
Fire flow is not required for Group R, Division 3 occupancies with a building area less than 3,600 square feet in compliance with section 507.1.
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.
Exception:
1. Buildings which require fire-flow of five hundred (500) gallons per minute or less after applying the required modifications are exempt from fire-flow requirements.
2. Buildings protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with nationally recognized standards need only provide the required water supply for the system design, provided such systems is not required by other sections of the code.
B105.2.1 Modifications.
1. A reduction in required fire flow of up to fifty percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 of the International Fire Code, when approved by the Fire Code Official.
2. Where the mitigated fire flow is less than one thousand gpm and the occupancy is not an H or an I occupancy a limited supply sprinkler system may be used.
The fire-flow requirement shall be adjusted based on the occupancy classification as specified in Table B105.3.
B105.3.2 Duration. Water supplies shall be capable of providing the required flow for at least one hour for flows of one thousand gallons per minute or less, for two hours for flows greater than one thousand gallons per minute.
Exception: Buildings that do not exceed the square footage at the five hundred gpm requirement do not need to adjust the fire flow based on the occupancy.
The fire-flow requirement for buildings protected throughout with an approved automatic fire detection system that includes a central station monitoring installed in accordance with the provisions of NFPA72, may be reduced an additional two hundred fifty gallons per minute.
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CONSTRUCTION TYPE |
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FIRE FLOW (GALLONS PER MINUTE) |
I A&B |
II-A III-A |
IV-H.T. V-A |
II-B III-B |
V-B |
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TOTAL FIRE AREA IN SQUARE FEET |
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|
500 |
5,500 |
3,700 |
2,600 |
2,100 |
1,600 |
|
750 |
7,800 |
5,000 |
3,500 |
2,700 |
2,000 |
|
1,000 |
11,100 |
6,800 |
4,700 |
3,500 |
2,400 |
|
1,250 |
15,900 |
9,300 |
6,200 |
4,500 |
2,900 |
|
1,500 |
22,750 |
12,700 |
8,200 |
5,900 |
3,600 |
|
1,750 |
30,200 |
17,000 |
10,900 |
7,900 |
4,800 |
|
2,000 |
38,700 |
21,800 |
12,900 |
9,800 |
6,200 |
|
2,250 |
48,300 |
24,200 |
17,400 |
12,600 |
7,700 |
|
2,500 |
59,000 |
33,200 |
21,300 |
15,400 |
9,400 |
|
2,750 |
70,900 |
39,700 |
25,500 |
18,400 |
11,300 |
|
3,000 |
83,700 |
47,100 |
31,100 |
21,800 |
13,400 |
|
3,250 |
97,700 |
54,900 |
35,200 |
25,900 |
15,600 |
|
3,500 |
112,700 |
63,400 |
40,600 |
29,300 |
18,000 |
|
3,750 |
128,700 |
72,400 |
46,400 |
33,500 |
20,600 |
|
4,000 |
145,900 |
82,100 |
52,500 |
37,900 |
23,300 |
|
4,250 |
164,200 |
92,400 |
59,100 |
42,700 |
26,300 |
|
4,500 |
183,400 |
103,100 |
66,000 |
47,700 |
29,300 |
|
4,700 |
203,700 |
114,600 |
73,300 |
53,000 |
32,600 |
|
5,000 |
225,200 |
126,700 |
81,100 |
58,600 |
36,000 |
|
5,250 |
247,700 |
139,400 |
89,200 |
65,400 |
39,600 |
|
5,500 |
271,200 |
152,600 |
97,700 |
70,600 |
43,400 |
|
5,750 |
295,900 |
166,500 |
106,500 |
77,000 |
47,400 |
|
6,000 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
115,800 |
83,700 |
51,500 |
|
6,200 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
125,500 |
90,600 |
55,700 |
|
6,500 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
135,500 |
97,900 |
60,200 |
|
6,750 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
145,800 |
106,800 |
64,800 |
|
7,000 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
156,700 |
113,200 |
69,600 |
|
7,250 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
167,900 |
121,300 |
74,600 |
|
7,500 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
179,400 |
129,600 |
79,800 |
|
7,750 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
191,400 |
138,300 |
85,100 |
|
8,000 |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
UNLIMITED |
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PERCENTAGE OF BASE FIRE FLOW |
OCCUPANCY GROUPS |
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CREDITS: |
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-25% |
S-2, I-1, I-2, I-3, R-1, R-2 |
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-20% |
E-Daycare, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 |
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-15% |
E, I-4 |
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-10% |
A-2, A-5, B, R-4 |
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SURCHARGES: |
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10% |
S-1, M-FUEL DISPENSING |
|
15% |
H-4, S-1 AIRCRAFT REPAIR, VEHICLE REPAIR |
|
20% |
H-3 |
|
25% |
H-1, H-2, H-5 |
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.110 Reserved.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.115 Reserved.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.120 Permit Requirements and Fees.
There shall be a fee as established in Section 13.24.060, 13.24.070, 13.24.080, and 13.24.090, for all permits required by Section 105.6 and 105.7 of this code
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.130 Reserved.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
13.10.140 Reserved.
(Ord. 4-2021 § 2, 2021).
Code reviser’s note: Ord. 4-2021 adds this section as 13.10.055. It has been editorially renumbered so that its provisions stay in the proper order, per the county’s intent.