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CAS Number: 04-091 I Original Agenda Date: June '14, 2004
(06-.14-04) An ordinance adopting the 2003 edition of the International Fire Code
(06~28-04) 1) An ordinance establishing requirements and regulations for fire
protection systems in new and existing buildings
2) An ordinance establishing requirements and regulations for automatic
fire alarm systems in new and existing buildings
3) An ordinance establishing specifications and standards for fire hydrants
installed within the corporate limits
4) An ordinance establishing certain fire protection standards for the
construction of high-rise buildings
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ordinance(06'21-04)atCOuncilthe samet° hOldmeetinga public hearing on June 21 and adopt the proposed
(06-28-04) Council to review four remaining ordinances proposed for adoption
at a Special Meeting, directly following the COW.
~: (06-21-04) This ordinance is necessary to comply with Washington State law that
adopts International Code Series for the State of Washington. The proposed
ordinance must be adopted and in effect by July 1, 2004; thus, the fast tracking of
the item.
(06-28-04) Four remaining ordinances must be adopted and in effect by July 1,
2004. Incomplete at the time the International Fire Code was considered, the
- - remaining four ordnances have been reviewed and appear in final format;
Sponsor: (06-21-04) Hold the public hearing and adopt the proposed ordinance as presented.
{06-28-04) Review the proposed ordinances at COW; and adopt them at the
Special meeting to directly follow the COW
Committee: Same as sponsor.
Administration: Same as sponsor.
Meeting
Date ACTION
06-14-04 Review of draft ordinance.
06-21-04 Council held public headng and adopted ordinance as presented.
06-28-04 Four proposed ordinances hnal format
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 16.40, WHICH
ESTABLISHES REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR
AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN NEW AND EXISTING
BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO 1900; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTTY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a safe living and working
environment in the City of Tuk.rla,and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide the highest degree of life safety for
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that automatic fire alarm systems facilitate a
safe working environment and provide a high degree of life safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Chapter 16.40, "Fire Alarms,' is hereby amended to read as
follows:
16.40.010 Required
An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in all new structures less than
10,000 square feet total floor area Exceptions are noted in TMC 16.40.140.
16.40.020 References
The following references shall be used in the design, installation and maintenance
of fire alarm systems within the City of Tukwila; if there is a conflict between the codes,
the code that provides the greatest degree of fire protection shall apply. References are
to the current editions, unless otherwise noted.
NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NFPA 72 PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS
NFPA 88A PARKING STRUCTURES
IFC INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
IBC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
WAC 51 -34 WASHINGTON FIRE CODE
RCW 19.27 STATE BUILDING CODE ACT
RCW 19.28 ELECTRICAL CODE AND ORDINANCES
16.40.030 Definitions
A. "Addressable device" means a fire alarm system component with discreet
identification that can have its status individually identified or that is used to
individually control other functions.
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B. "Alarm indicating device" is any listed bell, buzzer, visual or audible device
that produces an alarm signal for fire.
C. "Alarm initiating device" is any listed device which, when activated, initiates
an alarm by manual or automatic operation of an electrical contact through an alarm
indicating device.
D. "Alarm signal" is any listed audible or visual signal, or both, indicating the
existence of an emergency fire condition.
E. "Analog initiating device" (sensor) is an initiating device that transmits a signal
indicating varying degrees of condition, as contrasted with a conventional initiating
device which can only indicate an on /off condition.
F. "Annunciator" is any listed equipment that indicates the zone or area of the
building from which an alarm has been initiated, the location of an alarm actuating
device, or the operation condition of alarm circuits or the system.
G. "Approved" refers to the approval of the Tukwila Fire Department.
H. "Authority having jurisdiction" refers to the Tukwila Fire Department.
T. "Automatic fire alarm system" is a combination of listed compatible devices,
control panels, audible and visual devices and other equipment, together with the
necessary electrical energy, designed and wired to produce an alarm in the event of fire
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J. "Alarm /control panel" is comprised of the controls, relays, switches and
associated circuits necessary to furnish power to a fire alarm system, receive signals
from fire alarm devices and transmit them to indicating devices and accessory
equipment.
K. "Compatibility listed" means a specific listing process that applies only to two
_'f wire devices (such as smoke detectors) designed to operate with certain control
equipment.
L. "Compatible" means equipment that interfaces mechanically or electrically
together as manufactured, without field modification
-f: M. "Fire alarm control panel" is a system component that receives input from
,a•4,' automatic and manual fire alarm devices and may supply power to detection devices
and transponder(s) or off premises transmitter(s). The control unit may also provide
transfer of power to the notification appliances and transfer of condition to relays or
devices connected to the control unit. The fire alarm control unit can be a local fire
alarm control unit or master control unit.
N. "Listed" means equipment or materials indicated in a list published by an
organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with
s.' product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed
equipment or materials, and whose listing states either that the equipment or material
meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified
manner.
0. "Line -type detector" is a device in which detection is continuous along a path.
Typical examples are rate -of -rise pneumatic tubing detectors, projected beam smoke
detectors, and heat sensitive detectors.
P. "Maintenance" refers to repair service, including periodic recurrent inspections
and tests per manufacturer's specifications and NFPA 72, required to keep the
protective signaling system (automatic fire alarm system) and its component parts in an
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operative condition at all times, together with the replacement of the system or its
components when for any reason they become undependable or inoperative.
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Q. "Shall" indicates a mandatory requirement.
R. "Should" indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not
required,
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S. "Spacing" means a horizontally measured dimension relating to the allowable
coverage of fire detectors.
T. "Transmitter" refers to any listed transmitter able to transmit and /or receive
status changes automatically or manually from a Isted alarm panel to an approved
central station via leased telephone lines,
U. "UL central station" refers to a UL-listed central station approved to monitor
automatic fire alarm systems with the City of Tukwila.
V. "Zone" means each building or portion of building, as determined by the
authority having jurisdiction.
16.40.040 Approval and Design Plans
;Z: A. At least three complete sets of blueprint drawings with information regarding
the fire alarm system, including detailed specifications, wiring, diagrams, elevation
"1 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
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
Z current rating of the power supply.
9. Battery calculations for compatibility.
10. Building permit number.
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:
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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.
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 Iow
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 State electrical permit shall be posted at all automatic fire alarm system
installations per RCW 1928.
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 shalt be enough battery capacity at all times to run the alarm system
s 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.
w> L 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
N'. 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 Iocated 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 LOCATED IN AN
EXTERIOR LOCATION.
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address and sha ll annuncia in dividual shallbe addresses addressable. at a UL Each cen stationce sha have its own
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16.40.060 Alarm/Control Panel Requirements
A. A light shall indicate that the system is receiving normal power. A failure of
normal power shall cause the light to go out and an audible signal to sound.
B. All batteries shall have an automatic rate charger to maintain standby batteries
in a fully charged condition.
C. A power transfer circuit shall be installed that will switch to standby power
automatically and instantaneously if normal power fails.
D. All alarm signals shall be automatically "locked in' at the alarm panel until
their operated devices are returned to normal condition, and the alarm panel is
manually reset.
E. The fire alarm panel shall be reset only by authorized personnel of the Tukwila
Fire Department.
P. The reset code for the fire alarm panel or keypad shall be 1- 2- 3-4-5. The reset
code shall not be changed without the approval of the Fire Marshal. The reset code
should he permanently posted at the keypad.
G. The supervised relay boards that control elevator recall, air pressurization and
all other auxiliary functions shall stay "locked in even though the audible signaling
circuits have been silenced, until the panel has been reset and returned to normal.
H. For systems employing water flow detection devices, manual pull stations shall
be distributed throughout the building. Audible and visible alarms shall be placed in
all common -use areas.
I. All trouble and supervisory indication for Post Indicating Valves, Wall
Indicating Valves, and Outside Stem and Yoke Valves shall be on a zone isolated from
waterflow indication, for trouble only
J. All fire alarm panels /keypads shall have alarm silence capability.
16.40.070 Placement and Type of Detector
A. All detectors shall be installed and spaced according to the manufacturer's
instructions and NFPA 72. The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau may require additional
detectors or decreased spacing.
B. At least one of the following types of detectors shall be placed in all rooms,
halls, storage areas, basements, attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, storage
lockers, closets, electrical rooms, machine equipment rooms, shafts, crawl spaces and
stairwells: smoke, rate -of -rise, fixed- temperature, photobeam, flame, rate-
L' compensation, or line -type. Access shall be provided to the attics and crawl spaces for
maintenance of the detectors.
z:" C. All detectors placed above the ceiling shall have remote indicating Lights in the
ceiling directly below the device or other means of indication as approved by the Fire
Prevention Bureau.
D. All rate -of -rise and fixed- temperature heat detectors shall have replacement
links or be self restoring for testing purposes.
E. Smoke detectors shall be the preferred detector type in all areas. When
conditions are such that smoke detectors are not practical, other type(s) of detectors
shall be installed as approved by the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau.
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16.40. Acceptance Testing
A. Upon completion of a system installation, a satisfactory test of the entire
installation shall be made by the contractors representative in the presence of a
member of the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau and shall comply with the procedures
contained in NFPA 72 and the manufacturer's specifications. The use of a decibel meter
will be employed to determine minimum sound levels during acceptance testing. Final
approval is contingent upon a successful performance test.
°t B. A condition of final acceptance of the fire alarm system shall be the receipt of a
completed contractor's Material and Test Certificate Fire Alarm and Automatic
Detection Systems, to the effect that the system has been installed in accordance with
approved plans and tested in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and
appropriate NFPA requirements. The completed installation certificate shall be
returned to the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau, prior to the acceptance test.
C. 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.
16.40.090 Maintenance
X_ A satisfactory contract covering the maintenance, operation and efficiency of
the system shall be provided by the property owner or his agent. The contract shall
provide for inspections, tests and maintenance as specified in NFPA 72 and
manufacturer's instructions. The property owner or his agent shall be responsible for
the maintenance of the automatic fire alarm system with the following provisions:
1. The renter or lessee shall notify the property owner or his agent of the need
of any suspected maintenance or malfunction of the system.
2. The property owner or his agent shall assume no liability in the event any
unauthorized person, renter or lessee tampers with, attempts to repair or damages any
part of the automatic fire alarm system so as to render it inoperative. Provided,
however, the property owner and his agent shall be liable in the event either of them
become aware of tampering or efforts to repair or damage the system, and they
thereafter fail to restore the system within a reasonable period of time so that it
functions in accord with the standards provided for in TMC Chapter 16.40.
B. A copy of inspection, test, and maintenance records shall be forwarded to the
Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau.
C. The automatic fire alarm system shall be maintained in operative condition at
all times.
D. Battery- powered detectors in existing buildings shall have new batteries
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, and shall be tested at
least annually by the building owner or the building owner's representative.
Documentation of the testing and applicable repairs shall be sent to the fire department.
E. Inspections, maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems shall be performed
by personnel with qualifications acceptable to the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau.
16.40.100 Applicability
A. Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in the following occupancies:
1. Hotels.
2. Motels.
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3. Multi- family dwellings (with more than 4 units): See TMC 16.40.120.B,
Special Requirements.
4. All other new commercial /industrial buildings under 10,000 square feet
unless fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
5. When sold, existing commercial and industrial buildings that are not
protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
Exceptions:
a Any structure 400 square feet or less in total usable floor area
b. Single family residential structures.
6. When sold, existing hotel /motel occupancies which are not protected by
ry an automatic sprinkler system shall install a fire alarm system throughout. The guest
rooms shall comply with TMC 16.40.120A.
7. When sold, multi- family dwellings which are protected by an automatic
sprinkler system shall install a fire alarm system complying with TMC 16,40.120.B.
Exception: Multi- family dwellings of four units or less.
8 When sold, multi- family dwellings which are not protected by an
automatic sprinkler system shall install smoke detectors in sleeping areas, 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.
Audibility shall meet the requirements of NFPA 72.
Exception: Multi- family dwellings of four units or less.
9. Any building or portion of a building which, due to the nature of its
ai <:f occupancy, is required by the International Fire Code or other nationally- recognized
standard to have an automatic fire alarm system.
10. Any building or portion of a building which, due to the nature of its
occupancy, is determined by the Chief to be a special hazard or have a high life safety
need.
11. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in all new sprinklered
buildings. Visual and audible devices shall be installed per TMC 16.40.050.I.
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B. For items 5, 6, 7 and 8 of TMC 16,40.100, the installation of an automatic fire
alarm system shall be completed within 120 days from the date of notification by the
Tukwila Fire Department.
16.40110 Monitoring
The following fire alarm systems are required to be monitored by a City of
Tukwila- approved UL central station.
1. All new automatic and manual systems as required by TMC 16.40.100, or
required by any other code or standard.
2. All existing fire alarm systems.
3. All fire alarm systems installed by the occupant /owner that are optional in
commercial, industrial and multi- family occupancies.
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4. Smoke detectors that are installed in lieu of a one -hour corridor
requirement.
5. HVAC units that are required to have duct detectors and that serve more
than one occupancy or serve an area open to the public.
6. City of Tukwila- approved UL central stations that fail to maintain their UL
listing shall be prohibited from monitoring fire alarm systems within the City of
Tukwila.
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
r_' 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
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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.
D. Duct detectors shall send a supervisory signal only and shall not cause an
alarm.
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E. Lock boxes shall be provided for an access to alarm panels and sprinter risers.
F. An exterior horn or bell /strobe shall be installed outside all buildings /tenant
spaces that have a fire alarm system.
16.40.130 Re- inspection Fees
An $80.00 re- inspection fee shall be assessed when an inspector is requested to
make an inspection or witness a test on a fire alarm system and, upon arrival, finds the
-w5-, work is not ready for inspection or the test fails. The re- inspection fee shall be paid
prior to a follow-up inspection and the receipt shall be at the job site
16.40.140 Exceptions
Any exception to the items covered by TMC Chapter 16.40 shall be made by the
Chief of the Fire Department, or by the Fire Marshal. Request for exception must be
made in writing; exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing.
16.40.150 Penalties
Any person violating the provisions of TMC Chapter 16.40 shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than
4 $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
<.;fr Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1900 is hereby repealed.
Section 3. 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
Fitt be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
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invalidity unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity e constitutionality athe
remaining portions 4 this ordinance ovits application many other person or situation.
Section 4. 2ecti Date. so inanmorae_ary thereof, .hall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effe a and be in full force a July 1,
2004, after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
a. Regular Meeting eof this day of ,At
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Jane E. Can &cMQe%Cle±
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed the City Council:
Published:
Effectiven«
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Office of the City Att _ey Ordinance Number:
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Finance and Safety Committee
une 7, 2oo
Present: Dave Fenton, Chair; Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson
Nick Olivas, Keith Haines, Rhonda Beny, Chris Flores, Don Tomaso, Lucy
Lauterbach
1. Fire C6de Ordinances Fire Department officers ta?,.ed about six different ordinances they
have ready. They wall all go for a pubhc heanng June 1~,. 2004.. -.
a. Adoption of International Fire Code, Nick talked about the new code, which has
few new provisions in it. What the City will not adopt is an appendix that requires two access
roads out in each direction for subdivisions. App. endices are optional, so this will not be adopted.
Barbecues will not be allowed on decks, or withln 10 feet of a b~uilding, which caused some ·
discussion. The committee members suggested some clarifications to the ordinance, such as
identifying one part of an ordinance listing fire apparatus~ac~ess roads as a parking sign issue. 3
Recommend ordinance to COW and Regular Meetings.
s ri~ebr. Fire Protection Systems Ordinance This ordinance di~ails the installation fire
s in buildings and fire extinguishers in hallways. There are few major changes from the
current ordinance. Recommend ordinance to COW and Regular Meetings.
~ e. Fire Alarm Systems Ordinance One change in the new
ordinance
that
fire
alarms
w~-I need to have a reset button permanently located at the keypad. Updates are also included.
Recommend ordinance to COW and Regular Meetings.
t~eycd. Fire HYdrant Ordinance Hydrants are all colored according to how much water
an carry; Red hydrants are for 500 gallons per minutes (gpm), orange from 500-1,000 gpm,
and green hydrants have more than 1,000 gpm available. Dave asked about a hydrant on private
property, as requirements seemed to have changed this year. Recommend ordinance to COW
and, R. egular Me.etings._
ee. High Rise Buildings Ordinance This ordinance applies to buildings four stories or
r. One new requirement is that parking garages must be sprinldered..Recommend
ordinance to COW and Reeular Meetings.
f. Fire Reinspection Fees Fees are going up from the current $40 to $60 for the second
reinspecfion when improvements have not been made. Third and fourth inspection prices are also
rising. Dennis asked if the increased fees were enough to encourage owners to make the
improvements on time. Staff thought they would help. Recommend ordinance to COW and
Regular Meetings.
2. Fireworks Ordinance Don Tomaso has pushed the insurance person whose permission is
needed for a permit, and thc information is ready earlier this year than in previous years. Fire
insurance costs have risen because of some fire incidents on the East Coast last year. There is a