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CAS NUMBER: 07-078 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DAI'E: JUNE 11, 2007
AGENDA ITEM TITLE 2006 International Fire Code Adoption related Fire Department Ordinance
updates.
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 6/11/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 06/18/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P &R Police PW
SPONSOR'S Consideration of Fire Department Ordinance updates to comply with the adoption of the
SUMMARY International Fire Code by the State of Washington with an effective date of 7/1/07.
There are reductions in the square footage requirement for buildings requiring fire
sprinkler system installations. Minor housekeeping changes exist in all attached
Ordinances.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DA'I'r: F&S 6/4/07 COW 6/11/07
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMEN. Approval of Ordinances
COMMII'II'EE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
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EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
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06/11/07 1 Discussed at COW; forwarded to 6/18 Regular Mtg for adoption.
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06/11/07 Informational Memorandum dated May 29, 2007
4 Ordinances in draft form showing changes
Minutes from the Finance Safety Committee meeting of June 4, 2007
06/18/07 1 Ordinances in final form
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2129, AS CODIFIED AT
CHAPTER 16.16, "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE," OF THE TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND APPENDICES WITH CERTAIN
EXChYIIONS AND AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND PROVISIONS FOR
PROPANE SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS AND RESIDENTIAL FIRE
APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS; CLARIFYING THE ASSESSMENT OF
REINSPECTION FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to protect the health, welfare and safety of Tukwila
citizens by keeping current with the most recent fire code requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide regulations for the installation of propane
systems; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to ensure greater public safety by providing additional
standards for fire apparatus access roads; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide clarification to contractors on instances
where re- inspection fees may be assessed;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2129, as codified at TMC 16.16.010, "Adoption of the
International Fire Code," is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code. Pursuant to RCW 35.21.180,
that certain code of technical regulations known as the 2006 International Fire Code and
Appendices E, C, and D, except Section D -107 is not adopted (2006 Edition), and any
amendments thereto published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the
International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by this reference as if
fully set forth herein, subject to the modifications and amendments set forth in TMC
Chapter 16.16. One copy of said Fire Code shall be maintained on file in the office of the
City Clerk for public use and inspection.
Section 2. Ordinance No. 2129, as codified at TMC 16.16.050, "Establishment of
limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted,' is hereby
amended to read as follows:
16.16.050 Establishment of Limits in which Bulk Storage of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases is to be Restricted.
The limits referred to in Chapter 38, section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code, in
which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, shall apply throughout the City.
NFPA 58 shall be used as the installation guide for all propane systems.
Section 3. Ordinance No. 2129, as codified at TMC 16.16.070, "Amendments to the
International Fire Code," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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16.16.070 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
A. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all occupancies. No exceptions
will be allowed.
B. Section 503 of the International Fire Code (2003 Edition) adopted by TMC
Chapter 16.16 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 503.2
1. GENERAL. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with the provisions of this section.
2. DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and
enforcement of this section:
a. "Fire apparatus access road(s)" means that area within any public right -of-
way, easement, or private property designated for the purpose of permitting fire trucks
and other firefighting or emergency equipment to use, travel upon and park.
b. "Park," "Parking," "Stop," "Stand," or "Standing" means the halting of a
vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when
necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a
police officer or fire official or traffic signal or sign.
c. "Vehicle" means a machine propelled by power, other than human power,
designed to travel along the ground or rail, by the use of wheels, treads, runners or
slides, and shall include, without limitation, truck, automobile, trailer, motorcycle,
tractor, buggy, wagon and locomotive.
3. REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS.
a. When required by the Fire Department, hard surfaced fire apparatus
access road(s) shall be provided around facilities which, by their size, location, design
or contents warrant access which exceeds that normally provided by the proximity of
city streets.
b. Fire apparatus access road(s) shall be required when any portion of an
exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150 feet from Fire Department
vehicle access.
4. SURFACE. Fire apparatus access road(s) shall be either asphalt or reinforced
concrete, a minimum of two inches thick, or, when specifically authorized by the Fire
Department, compacted crushed rock or other alternate surfaces may be used. Fire
apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads
of fire apparatus.
5. WIDTH. The minimum unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road
shall be not less than 20 feet.
6. Aerial apparatus access roads shall not be less than 26 feet in width.
7. VERTICAL CLEARANCE. All fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet, 6 inches.
Exceptions:
a. When conditions prevent the installation of an approved fire apparatus
access road, the Fire Marshal may permit the installation of a fire protection system or
systems in lieu of a road.
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b. When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3 or Group U
occupancies, the requirements of this section may be modified, provided, in the opinion
of the Fire Marshal, firefighting or rescue operations would not be impaired.
c. Clearances or widths required by this section may be increased when, in
the opinion of the Fire Marshal, clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire
apparatus access.
8. TURNING RADIUS. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be
approved by the Fire Marshal.
9. TURNAROUNDS. All dead end apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet
shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus.
10. BRIDGES. When a bridge is required to be used as access under this section, it
shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable sections of the
International Building Code or other regulations adopted by the City, and shall use
designed live loading sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
11. GRADE. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed 15
with a cross slope no greater than 5
12. OBSTRUCTION. The required width of any fire apparatus access road shall
not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. Minimum required
widths and clearances established under this section shall be maintained at all times.
13. SIGNS.
a. When required, approved signs or other approved notices shall be
provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and
prohibit the obstruction thereof or both.
b. Fire apparatus access roads shall be identified by painting the curb yellow
and a 4-inch wide line and block letters 18 inches high, painted in the lane, at 50 -foot
intervals, stating, "FIRE LANE NO PARKING," color to be bright yellow, or by the
posting of signs stating, "FIRE LANE NO PARKING," and painting the curb. Signs
shall be posted on or immediately next to the curb line or on the building. Signs shall
be 12 inches by 18 inches and shall have letters and background of contrasting color,
readily readable from at least a 50 -foot distance. Signs shall be spaced not further than
50 feet apart nor shall they be more than four feet from the ground.
c. Residential fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with signs as
described in "b" above; no striping or painting shall be required.
14. PARKING PROHIBITED. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other
traffic, or in compliance with the direction of a police or fire official or traffic control
sign, signal or device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or
not at any place where official fire lane signs are posted, except.
a. Momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers, or
b. Temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading
property.
15. FIRE APPARATUS ROAD(S) AS PART OF DRIVEWAYS AND /OR PARKING
AREAS. The Fire Department may require that areas specified for use as driveways or
private thoroughfares shall not be used for parking. These areas, when specified, shall
be marked or identified by one of the two means detailed in TMC 16.16.070B.13.b. or
TMC 16.16.070B.13.c.
16. EXISTING BUILDINGS. When the Fire Department determines that a hazard,
due to inaccessibility of fire apparatus, exists around existing buildings, they may
require fire apparatus access road(s) to be constructed and maintained.
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17. ENFORCEMENT. It shall be the duty of the Tukwila Fire Marshal and /or the
authorized designee(s) to enforce subsection 503.2.
18. VIOLATION PENALTY. Any person violating any of the provisions of
Section 503.2, "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, which
upon conviction, shall result in a fine of not more than 875.00 or by imprisonment for
not more than 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 4. Ordinance No. 2129, as codified at TMC 16.16.080, "Fees," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
16.16.080 Fees.
A. Permit Fees: A fee of $100.00 shall be charged for each permit required by the
International Fire Code.
B. Re- inspection Fees:
1. RE- INSPECTION FEES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS, AND SPOT INSPEC.IIONS. When an inspection is requested for
new construction, tenant improvements or spot inspections, and then the Fire Inspector
finds that the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does not comply with
fire code requirements, a follow -up inspection will be required, and a re- inspection fee
of $80 will be assessed.
2. RE- INSPEC:IiON FEES FOR COMPANY -LEVEL INSPECTIONS. A re-
inspection fee of $60 will be assessed when, on the follow -up inspection 30 days after
the initial company level inspection, the inspectors find that the violations have not
been corrected. A re- inspection fee of $85 will be assessed when, on a second follow -up
inspection, the inspectors find that the violations have not been corrected. A re-
inspection fee of 8110 will be assessed when, on a third follow -up inspection, the
inspectors find that the violations have not been corrected. A re- inspection fee of 8135
will be assessed when, on a fourth and subsequent follow -up inspections, the inspectors
find that the violations have not been corrected.
3. EXCEPTIONS. Any exception to the items covered by this section shall be
made by the Chief of the Department or by the Fire Marshal. Requests for exceptions
must be made in writing; exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing.
C. Penalties:
The following penalties shall apply to these violations of the Fire Code:
IFC OFFENSE BAIL
SEU1'1ON
109.2.2 I Noncompliance with orders notices 1 85,000.00 I
109.2.4 I Unlawful removal of a tag $5,000.00
111.1 1 Unlawful continuance of a hazard 85,000.00 1
111.4 Noncompliance with a Stop Work Order I $5,000.00 I
1 503.2 Illegal parking on fire apparatus access roads I 875.00 I
D. Other Violations:
Bail for all other violations is 875.00 plus court costs. Fines are forfeitable on
the first offense, and mandatory appearance is required on second offense.
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E. False Alarms:
1. False alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted, or caused or
permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. False alarms, in excess of
two per year, shall be fined under the following schedule:
a. First false alarm warning, no fine
b. Second false alarm warning, no fine
c. Third false alarm $25.00 fine
d. Fourth and subsequent false alarms $50.00 fine
2. The number of false alarms shall be calculated by calendar year beginning
January 1 and ending December 31.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force on July 1,
2007 after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2130, AS CODIFIED AT
TMC CHAPTER 16.42, "SPRINKLER SYSTEMS," ADDING THE TUKWILA
FIRE MARSHAL'S AUTHORITY IN SPRINKLER EIRE CODE ISSUES,
CHANGING NEW BUILDING SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS,
CLARIFYING PAINT COLOR REQUIREMENTS AND THE ASSESSMENT
OF RE- INSPECTION FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to add the City of Tukwila Fire Marshal as a
discretionary authority for sprinkler fire code issues; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide the highest degree of life safety for its
citizens by amending the new building sprinkler requirements to include smaller total
floor area buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to clarify their requirements in paint colors for
sprinkler system exterior components; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide clarification to contractors on instances
where re- inspection fees may be assessed;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2130, as codified at TMC Chapter 16.42.040, "Approval
and Design Plans," is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.42.040 Approval and Design Plans.
A. All new sprinkler systems and all modifications to sprinkler systems involving
more than 50 heads shall have the written approval of the Washington Survey and
Rating Bureau, Factory Mutual, Industrial Risk Insurers, Kemper, or any fire protection
engineer licensed by the State of Washington, and approved by the Fire Marshal.
Exception: The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau reserves the right to require
pre approval, by one of the agencies listed above, for any modification to a
hydraulically designed system regardless of the size of the job.
1 B. All sprinkler drawings shall be prepared by persons meeting the requirements
of RCW 18.160.
C. At least three complete sets of blueprint drawings with information regarding
the automatic sprinkler system as identified in NFPA 13, Sections 6 -1, 6-2 and 6-3, and
at least one civil engineering blueprint showing the underground installation from
watermain tap to base riser, shall be submitted to the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau
for approval prior to installation or modification of any equipment. One set of
approved plans shall be located at the job site.
D. Drawings submitted for approval must include floor layout drawn to scale, no
smaller than 1/8 -inch scale, showing all rooms and spaces with accurate measurements.
Drawings shall include the building permit number.
E. As- builts shall be provided prior to system acceptance and final approval, if
any modifications not shown on the original plans have been done to the system.
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F. The installer shall perform all required acceptance tests (as identified in NFPA
13) in the presence of a representative of the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau. The
installer shall complete the contractor's material and test certificate(s) and forward the
certificates to the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau prior to asking for approval of the
installation.
G. After the sprinkler plans have been approved by the Tukwila Fire Prevention
Bureau, a job number will be issued to begin work. The plan review fees are as follows:
Commercial: For 1 -5 heads: Base fee $75.00
Commercial: For 6 or more heads:
Base fee $150.00 $1.50 per sprinkler head in excess of 10
Single family: Base fee $50.00 $1.50 per sprinkler head in excess of 10
Section 2. Ordinance No. 2130, as codified at TMC Chapter 16.42.050, "Where
Required," is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.42050 Where Required
A. A fully automatic sprinkler system designed, installed and tested per NFPA 13
shall be installed in all new buildings 5,000 square feet or greater in total floor area.
B. Without regard to exceptions to the sprinkler system requirements as set forth
in this section, a fully automatic sprinkler system, per TMC 16.42.050A, may be required
by the Chief of the Fire Department and the Fire Marshal for new buildings under 5,000
square feet total floor area when, in their judgment, any of the following conditions
exist:
1. Hazardous operations.
2. Hazardous contents.
3. Critical exposure problems.
4. Limited accessibility to the building.
5. Inadequate water flow availability.
C. Sprinklers are required in all Group R, Division 1, 2 and 3, occupancies (as
defined in the IBC) having three or more floor levels or containing 5 or more dwelling
units.
D. Sprinklers are required in Group A occupancies (as defined in the IBC) such as
nightclubs, discos or restaurants where the total gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square
feet.
E. Fire wall., fire barriers, or vertical or horizontal fire barriers as noted in Section
705.1 of the International Building Code shall not be considered to separate a building
to enable deletion of a required automatic sprinkler system
F. Single family residences that have between 500 and 1,000 GPM fire flow
availability.
G. Single family residences that exceed minimum distance requirements to a
hydrant may, at the discretion of the Fire Marshal or Chief, be allowed to install a
sprinkler system in lieu of a hydrant.
Section 3. Ordinance No. 2130, as codified at TMC Chapter 16.42.070, "General
Requirements," is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.42.070 General Requirements.
A. Sprinkler installations and modifications shall be done by companies licensed
by the State of Washington to perform this type of work.
B. The automatic sprinkler system for new warehouses shall have a minimum
design density of .39 gallons /5,600 square feet, plus an allowance of 1,000 GPM for in-
rack fire sprinklers and hose allowance.
C. All other occupancies shall be a minimum design density of ordinary hazard
Group I unless otherwise provided for in this ordinance.
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D. On all hydraulically designed sprinkler systems, the velocity of water in the
overhead pipe shall not exceed 32 feet per second. The velocity of water in the
underground pipe shall not exceed 16 feet per second.
E. Hydraulic calculations shall be provided by the contractor for calculated
systems; the contractor shall, upon request, provide calculations for pipe schedule
systems.
F. Calculated sprinkler systems shall be designed with a 10 psi cushion for low
reservoir conditions.
G. Automatic sprinkler systems and all other fire suppression systems shall be
monitored by a City of Tukwila approved UL central station. This shall include all
water control valves, tamper devices, pressure supervision and waterflow switches. In
buildings having a fire alarm /detection system, the sprinkler system shall be tied to the
fire alarm system (last zone[s]).
H. Permanent, all- weather sprinkler riser zone maps shall be installed at the fire
department connection and riser.
I. All exterior components of sprinkler systems shall be painted red, either
Rustoleum #7564 "Safety Red") or Farwest Paint #253 "Mandarin Red This includes:
post indicator valves /outside stem and yoke valves, wall indicating valves, fire
department connections, and water motor gong.
J. The Fire Department connection shall have a downward angle bend between
22.5 and 45 degrees, with a 5 -inch Storz fitting.
K A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in all new sprinklered buildings.
Visual and audible devices shall be installed per TMC Chapter 16.40, "Fire Alarms."
L. Maintain a four -foot clear space around the sprinkler riser(s) for emergency
access.
Section 4. Ordinance No. 2130, as codified at TMC Chapter 16.42.110, "Re-
inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and Spot Inspections," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
16.42.110 Re- inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and
Spot Inspections. When an inspection is requested for new construction, tenant
improvements or spot inspections, and then, upon arrival, the Fire Inspector finds that
the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does not comply with fire code
requirements, a follow -up inspection will be required, and a re- inspection fee of $80 will
be assessed.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force on July 1,
2007 after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE Cl i Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTJCA 1 Ell:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
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1908
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2131, AS CODIFIED AT
TMC CHAPTER 16.40, "FIRE ALARMS," TO REFLECT CHANGES IN
REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAN SUBMITTALS AND ELECTRICAL
PERMITS, AND TO CLARIFY FIRE WATCH REQUIREMENTS AND
ASSESSMENT OF REINSPECTION FEES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City desires its regulations to reflect the fact that it now manages
its own electrical permitting and inspection processes; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to require additional information for fire alarm system
blueprint submittals; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to further clarify its fire watch requirements for
existing systems that are temporarily non functional; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide clarification to contractors on instances
where re- inspection fees may be assessed;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2131, as codified at TMC Chapter 16.40.040, "Approval
and Design Plans," is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.040 Approval and Design Plans
A. At least three complete sets of blueprint drawings with information regarding
the fire alarm system, including detailed specifications, wiring, diagrams, elevation
diagram (showing false ceiling areas) and floor plans, shall be submitted to the Tukwila
Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation of any equipment or wiring.
(One set of approved plans shall be located at the construction site.)
B. Drawings submitted for approval must include the following:
1. Floor layout showing all rooms and spaces, including a cross section of the
space being protected, with accurate measurements drawn to a scale no smaller than
1/8 -inch scale.
2. Identification of each room or space, i.e. guest rooms, mechanical room,
attic, etc.
3. Location of each system component using the appropriate symbol.
4. Explanatory notes and legend to lend clarity to the plan and identify the
manufacturer and model number of each alarm component used.
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5. A wiring schematic clarifying type and size of wiring (must comply with
NFPA 70), and a point to-point wiring diagram.
6. Zoning, if applicable.
7. A copy of the technical specifications for each component used in the
makeup of the automatic fire alarm system. If the components are not all from the same
manufacturer, UL cross listing compatibility cards are required.
8. The current used by each of the initiating and indication devices and
current rating of the power supply.
9. Battery calculations for compatibility.
10. Building permit number.
11. Total number of devices being installed.
C. After the fire alarm plans have been approved by the Tukwila Fire Prevention
Bureau, a job number will be issued to begin work. The plan review fees are as follows:
Commercial: For 1 -5 heads: Base fee $75.00.
Commercial: For 6 or more heads:
Base fee $150.00 $1.50 per device in excess of 10 devices.
Single Family: $50.00 base fee $1.50 per device in excess of 10 devices.
Section 2. Ordinance No. 2131, as codified at TMC Chapter 16.40.050, "General
Requirements," is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.050 General Requirements
A. All companies installing automatic fire alarm systems shall have a State
electrical contractor's license.
B. All persons installing automatic fire alarm systems shall hold a State low
voltage installer's certificate or journeyman electrician certificate per RCW 19.28.041.
An apprentice certificate is acceptable for installers when supervised by a certified
journeyman per RCW 19.28.4.
C. A City of Tukwila electrical permit shall be posted at all automatic fire alarm
system installations per TMC 16.04.020 -8.
D. All equipment, devices, and wiring shall be listed by Underwriters
Laboratories or Factory Mutual and shall be approved for the purpose which they are
intended. No one shall perform any type of modification to any device that would void
its UL /FM listing.
E. If determined necessary by the authority having jurisdiction, control panels
shall have sufficient auxiliary power outlets for automatic door closures, relay boards
for elevator control, HVAC detectors, air pressurization, and all other auxiliary devices.
They shall also have sufficient power for 4 -wire smoke detectors, remote LED
indicating lights and duct detectors with relays.
F. Remote alarm annunciation /indication is required at the main entrance if the
control panel is not visible from the main entrance.
G. When the control panel is located inside a room, the outside of the door shall
have a sign in 1 -inch letters that reads "Fire Alarm" or "Fire Alarm Control."
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H. A rechargeable battery backup is required on any automatic fire alarm system
installation. There shall be enough battery capacity at all times to run the alarm system
in standby for 24 hours and after that time, sound all alerting devices for at least five
minutes. At the end of the battery life cycle, batteries shall be replaced.
I. Audible devices shall be placed in buildings and be so located that, with all
intervening doors closed, the alarm device shall be heard at not less than 15 decibels
above the ambient noise levels; sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 75 decibels.
Visible alarms shall be placed throughout the building in all assembly areas; common
use areas, including toilet rooms and bathing facilities; hallways and lobbies; and hotel
guest rooms. Individual offices, mechanical rooms, and small storage rooms are not
included.
J. Whenever possible, the control panel shall be located in a heated main corridor
or a heated main lobby. When the control panel is located inside a room, the room shall
be heated, and kept at an ambient temperature between 40° and 100°F. The outside of
the door shall have a sign in 1 -inch letters, which reads "Fire Alarm" or "Fire Alarm
Control." AT NO TIME SHALL THE CONTROL PANEL BE LOCAIEL) IN AN
EXTERIOR LOCATION.
K. All new alarm systems shall be addressable. Each device shall have its own
address and shall annunciate individual addresses at a UL central station.
Section 3. Ordinance No. 2131, as codified at TMC Chapter 16.40.120, "Special
Requirements," is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.120 Special Requirements
A. The guest room detectors of hotel /motel occupancies shall annunciate at a
panel located at or near the front desk. These detectors will not transmit an alarm to the
UL central station. The alarm panel, located at or near the front desk, shall be monitored
24 hours a day by the hotel /motel staff.
B. Multi- family dwellings and lodging houses fully protected by an automatic
sprinkler system shall have detectors installed in accordance with the International
Building Code. Common areas and exit corridors shall be protected by detectors and
manual pull stations, monitored by a UL central station.
C. When monitoring of an existing system is lost for any reason, a fire watch must
be posted during non business hours. The fire watch person shall call the recorded fire
prevention phone line at two -hour intervals confirming the all-clear status of the
building. In the event of a fire emergency, the fire watch shall call 911 immediately to
report the fire emergency.
D. Duct detectors shall send a supervisory signal only and shall not cause an
alarm.
E. Lock boxes shall be provided for an access to alarm panels and sprinkler risers.
F. An exterior horn or bell /strobe shall be installed outside all buildings /tenant
spaces that have a fire alarm system.
Section 4. Ordinance No. 2051, as codified at TMC Chapter 16.40.130, "Re-
inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and Spot Inspections," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.130 Re- inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and
Spot Inspections. When an inspection is requested for new construction, tenant
improvements or spot inspections, and then, upon arrival, the Fire Inspector finds that
the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does not comply with fire code
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requirements, a follow -up inspection will be required, and a re- inspection fee of $80 will
be assessed.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force on July 1,
2007 after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE C1'IY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2132, AS CODIFIED AT
TMC CHAPTER 14.24, "FIRE HYDRANTS," CLARIFYING ASSESSMENT
OF RE- INSPECTION FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN hFrhCTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide clarification to contractors on instances
where re- inspection fees may be assessed;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2132, as codified at TMC Chapter 14.24.070, "Re-
inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and Spot Inspections," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
14.24.070 Re- inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and
Spot Inspections. When an inspection is requested for new construction, tenant
improvements or spot inspections, and then, upon arrival, the Fire Inspector finds that
the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does not comply with fire code
requirements, a follow -up inspection will be required, and a re- inspection fee of $80 will
be assessed.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force on July 1,
2007 after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Jane E. Cantu, QvMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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