HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2007-06-04 Item 2C - Ordinance - 2006 International Fire CodeCity of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department
Date: May 29, 2007
To: Finance Safety Committee
From: B/C Tomaso�
Subject: 2006 International Fire Code Adoption
Issue: Washington State has adopted this code effective July 1, 2007
Background:
Nicholas J. Olivas, Fire Chief
The City is required to adopt the current fire code and any modifications that can be more
restrictive but not less restrictive than the adopted State version of the fire code by June 30,
2007.
We have made a few changes to clarify portions of the ordinance for the contractors and
architects. They are noted in blue on your copies.
16.16.050, adding NFPA 58 reference for propane installations.
16.16.070, #6, adding "in width"
16.16.070, #11, adding "with a cross slope no greater than 5
16.16.070, #13- c., adding "Residential fire apparatus access roads shall be marked
with signs described in "B" above, no striping or painting shall be required."
16.16.070, #15, adding "or TMC 16.16.070B.13.c."
16.16.070, C. Bail Schedule, housekeeping change.
16.42.040, A, adding "and approved by the Fire Marshal"
16.42.050, A, reducing square footage to "5,000"
16.42.050, B, reducing square footage to "5,000"
16.42.050, G, adding "Fire Marshal or"
16.42.070, I, adding "either Safety Red Rustoleum #7564 or Farwest Paint #253
(mandarin red)."
16.42.070, K, housekeeping change.
16.42.110, housekeeping change.
16.40.040, adding "11. Total number of devices being installed."
16.040.050, Housekeeping for Electrical permits being issued by City.
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -575 -4404 Fax: 206 -575 -4439
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16.40.120, C, adding "In the event of a fire emergency the fire watch shall call 911
immediately to report the fire emergency."
16.40.130, Housekeeping change.
14.24.030, A, adding, "Grade changes in excess of 30 inches shall have a 42 -inch
railing installed."
14.24.050, B, adding, "All hydrants shall have a Type 2 RPM blue raised pavement
marker, reflective on two sides, located as approved by the Fire Marshal."
14.24.060, adding "Request for exceptions must be made in writing; exceptions granted
or denied shall be in writing."
14.24.070, Housekeeping change.
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -575 -4404 Fax: 206 -575 -4439
16.16.020 Enforcement.
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.16 OF THE
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 20062404 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND APPENDICES WITH
CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, LIQUIEFIED
PETROLEUM GASES, EXPLOSIVE STORAGE, AND ABOVEGROUND
STORAGE TANKS; SETTING A BAIL SCHEDULE FOR OFFENSES
UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; SETTING FEES FOR
PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE;
PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS AND ESTABLISHING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; ESTABLISHING RE- INSPECTION
FEES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, TENANT IMPROVEMENT, AND
COMPANY LEVEL INSPECTIONS IN BUILDINGS AND TENANT
SPACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NOS. 20474-6455, 1828, 1816 "gym 01; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to protect the health, welfare and safety of Tukwila citizens by
keeping current with the most recent fire code requirements; and
WHEREAS, to achieve this end, the City Council has determined to update its current fire prevention and
protection regulations by adopting the 20062003 Edition of the International Fire Code and appendices; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to utilize its personnel resources in the most efficient manner, and
increased demands have reduced the time available to complete inspections in a timely manner;
NOW, 'IHj{REFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHLNrGTON,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Fire Protection. Chapter 16.16 of the Tukwila Municipal 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 International Fire Code and appendices B, C and D except section D -107
is not adopted, (2003 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,
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.
A. The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Bureau in the Fire
Department of the City, which is operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
B. There shall be a Fire Marshal in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau who shall be appointed by
the Chief of the Fire Department on the basis of an examination to determine his qualifications.
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16.16.030 Definitions.
A. Wherever the word `jurisdiction" is used in the International Fire Code, it means the area within
the city limits of the City of Tukwila, Washington.
B. Wherever the words Fire Code Official" are used in the International Fire Code, they mean the
Fire Marshal in charge of fire prevention.
16.16.040 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible
liquids in outside aboveground tanks is to be prohibited. The storage of flammable or combustible liquids
in outside aboveground storage tanks is prohibited within the City, except as conditioned below:
1. Aboveground storage tanks shall meet the requirements of Chapter 34 of the International
Fire Code.
2. Tanks containing Class I, II or III -A liquids shall not exceed 12,000 gallons individual or
24,000 gallons aggregate.
3. Installation of aboveground tanks shall be subject to berming and screening as required
by the Public Works and Planning Departments respectively.
4. Installation of aboveground tanks shall be limited to MIC, LI or CLI zones.
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 oronane systems.
16.16.060 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is
to be prohibited. The limits referred to in Chapter 33, section 3304 of the International Fire Code, in which
storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, shall apply throughout the City.
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 this chapter 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.
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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 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.
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 percent 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 described in
"B" above. no striping or paintine shall be required.
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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:
Bail Schedule
16.16.080 Fees.
B. Re- inspection Fees:
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.
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 shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall result in a fine of not more than $75.00 or by
imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
C. Section 109.3 of the International Fire Code (2003 edition) as adopted by this chapter is hereby
amended to read as follows:
SECTION I OFFENSE
Noncompliance with orders
109.2.24 noticescondcmnation t
111.1 Unlawful continuance of a hazard
Noncompliance with a Stop Work Orderordcr or
111.4 netke
109.2.4 Unlawful removal of a tag
503.2 Illeeal Parking men Fire apparatus access roads
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$5000.00
$5000.00
$5000.00
$5000.00
75.00
D. Bail for all other violations is $75.00 plus court costs. Fines are forfeitable on the first offense
and mandatory appearance is required on second offense.
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 no fine, warning
b.Second false alarm no fine, warning
c.Third false alarm $25.00
d.Fourth and subsequent false alarms $50.00
2. The number of false alarms shall be calculated by calendar year beginning January 1 and
ending December 31.
A. Permit Fees: A fee of $100.00 shall be charged for each permit required by the International
Fire Code.
1. Reinspection Fees for New Construction and Tenant Improvements. A
reinspection fee of $80.00 will be assessed when an inspection is requested for new construction,
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tenant improvements or spot inspections and.er when upon arrival, the fire inspector fords that
the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does not comply with fire code
requirements. Under these conditions, a follow -up inspection will be required.
2. Reinspection Fees for Company Level Inspections. A reinspection fee of
$60.00 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 reinspection fee of
$85.00 will be assessed when, on a second follow -up inspection, the inspectors ford that the
violations have not been corrected. A reinspection fee of $110.00 will be assessed when, on a
third follow -up inspection, the inspectors find that the violations have not been corrected. A
reinspection fee of $135.00 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 ordinance 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 v«iting.
16.16.090 Appeals. Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a
permit applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals established in Section 108 of
the International Fire Code within 30 days from the date of the Fire Marshal's decision(s). Section 108 shall be
amended to read: Disputes regarding interpretation of code provisions shall be settled by the International Fire
Code Institute. When deemed appropriate, the Fire Marshal will request a formal, written interpretation from
the Institute.
16.16.100 New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits. The Planning
Director, the Fire Chief and the Fire Marshal of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall act as a committee to
determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials processes or
occupancies for which permits are required, in addition to those now encumbered in said code. The Fire
Marshal of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office, and distribute
copies thereof to interested persons.
16.16.110 Violations—Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of TMC
Chapter 16.16, the International Fire Code or appendices adopted by TMC Chapter 16.16, or who
shall fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder,
or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and
approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder and from which no appeal has
been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Fire
Marshal or by a court of competent jurisdiction within the time fixed therein, shall be guilty of a gross
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.00, as outlined in TMC 16.16.080, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed one year or by both
such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the
violation or permit it to continue. Each day or portion thereof during which any violation of the
provisions of this section is caused, permitted or continued shall constitute a separate offense and
shall be punishable as such. Application of the penalty specified in this section shall not be held to
prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
16.16.120 Conflicts with existing codes and ordinances. Whenever any provision of the
International Fire Code or Appendices adopted by this ordinance conflicts with any provision of any other
adopted code or ordinance of the City, The provision providing the greater or most effective protection shall
govern.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 1646, 1838, 1846 and 1901 are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severabilty. 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 4. 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 and effect five (5) days 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 2004.
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Al 1'EST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 16.42, WHICH
ESTABLISHES REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS WITHIN
THE CITY OF TUKWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20501901;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a safe living and working
environment in the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide the highest degree of life safety for
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that fire protection 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 16.42, "Sprinkler Systems," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
16.42.010 Required
An automatic sprinkler system shall be required as outlined in this Chapter.
16.42.020 References
The following references shall be used in the design, installation and maintenance
of sprinkler systems within the City of Tukwila; if there is a conflict between the codes,
the one offering the greatest degree of fire protection shall apply. References are to the
current editions, unless otherwise noted.
NFPA 13 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
NFPA 13D RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
NFPA 14 STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS
NFPA 15 WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEMS
NFPA 24 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND THEIR APPURTENANCES
NFPA 25 IiNSPEUIION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER
BASED FIRE PRO TEUfION SYSTEMS
NFPA 88A PARKING STRUCTURES
IFC INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
IBC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
RCW 18.160 WASHINGTON STATE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR LAW
16.42.030 Definitions.
A. "Approved" refers to the approval of the Tukwila Fire Department.
B. "Automatic sprinkler system" is an integrated system of underground and
overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards.
The installation includes one or more automatic water supplies. The portion of the
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sprinkler system aboveground is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed
piping installed in a building, structure or area, generally overhead, and to which
sprinklers are attached in a systematic pattern. The valve controlling each system riser
is located in the system riser or its supply piping. Each sprinkler system riser includes a
device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation. The system is usually
activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area.
C. "Listed" refers to equipment or materials indicated in a list published by an
organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with
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 specific
manner.
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 anoroved 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.
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.
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
16.42.050 Where Required
A. A fully automatic sprinkler system designed, installed and tested per NFPA 13
shall be installed in all new buildings 5.00010 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
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5.00010,088 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 waterflow 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 walls, 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.
16.42.060 Standpipes
A. When standpipes are required, they shall be Class III Wet.
Exception: In unheated structures, the standpipe may be dry.
B. Buildings over four stories shall have in the stair tower, adjacent to the
standpipe, beginning on the third floor and alternating every other floor, in hose
cabinets, 150 feet of 1 -3/4" double jacket hose with 1 -1/2" NST hose couplings. The
hose lengths shall be connected and bundled together. The cabinet shall be labeled
"FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
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.
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 Iow
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]).
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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 Safety
Red Rustoleum #7564 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 16.402.
L. Maintain a four -foot clear space around the sprinkler riser(s) for emergency
access.
16.42.080 Special Requirements
A. All hotel /motel occupancies shall be sprinklered a minimum ordinary hazard
Group I density throughout; no omissions are allowed. Sprinkler spacing in the guest
rooms may be Light Hazard.
B. Each new commercial /industrial or multi- family building shall have its own
control valve on the exterior or outside away from the building. Each floor of a multi-
story building shall have sectional control valves.
C. Multi- family dwelling sprinkler systems shall be designed Minimum Light
Hazard; no omissions are allowed.
D. All sprinkler system control valves shall be electronically supervised against
tampering.
16.42.090 Existing Buildings
A. Existing fully sprinklered buildings, when remodeled or added on to, shall
retain the feature of being sprinklered in the remodeled or added -on portion.
B. If, by increasing usable square footage of an existing building, the resulting
total structure falls within the coverage of TMC 16.42.050A, the entire structure shall be
fully sprinkered.
16.42.100 Maintenance
A. The owner is responsible for the condition of the sprinkler system and shall
keep the system in operating condition in accordance with NFPA 25.
B. Regular maintenance by a Washington State licensed sprinkler contractor shall
be done in accordance with NFPA 25. If the sprinkler system is connected to a fire
alarm system, the contractor shall coordinate with the fire alarm maintenance company
for any work involving the fire alarm system or control panel.
C. The Tukwila Fire Department shall be notified immediately of any impairment
of the sprinkler system. The owner shall be responsible for the repair of the system, and
shall maintain a 24 -hour fire watch until the system is returned to normal condition.
High hazard operation may be suspended until the sprinkler system is back in normal
condition.
16.42.110 Re- inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and
Spot Inspections.
A re- inspection fee of $80 will be assessed when an inspection is requested for new
construction, tenant improvements or spot inspections, and or when upon arrival, the
Fire Inspector finds that the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does not
comply with fire code requirements. Under these conditions, a follow -up inspection
will be required.
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16.42,120 Exceptions
Any exception to the items covered by this Chapter shall be made by the Chief of
the Fire Department or by the Fire Marshal. Requests for exception must be made in
writing; exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing.
16.42.130 Penalties.
Any person violating the provisions of TMC Chapter 16.42, the International Fire
Code or appendices adopted by TMC Chapter 16.16, or who shall fail to comply
therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or
who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans
submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder and
from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as
affirmed or modified by the Fire Marshal or by a court of competent jurisdiction within
the time fixed therein, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine in an amount not to exceed S5,000.00, as outlined in
TMC 16.16.080, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed one year or by both such fine
and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the
violation or permit it to continue. Each day or portion thereof during which any
violation of the provisions of this section is caused, permitted or continued shall
constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. Application of the
penalty specified in this section shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of
prohibited conditions.
16.42.140 Appeals.
Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit
applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals established
in Section 108 of the International Fire Code within 30 days from the date of the Fire
Marshal's decision(s). Section 108 shall be amended to read: Disputes regarding
interpretation of code provisions shall be settled by the International Fire Code
Institute. When deemed appropriate, the Fire Marshal will request a formal, written
interpretation from the Institute.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 20501901 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
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 4. 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,
2004, after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Special Meeting thereof this day of 2004.
ATTEST AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE C11 Y 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. 20511900; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a safe living and working
environment in the City of Tukwila; 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.
16.40.030 Definitions
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
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.
I. "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
or special system activation.
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
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.
M. "Fire alarm control panel" is a system component that receives input from
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
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.
Q. "Shall" indicates a mandatory requirement.
R. "Should" indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not
required.
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 listed 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
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.
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.
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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.
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 TukwilaBtate electrical permit shall be posted at all automatic fire
alarm system installations per RCW 1928TMC (insert correct reference).
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."
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 LOCATED IN AN
EXTERIOR LOCATION.
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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.
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.
F. 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 be 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
compensation, or line -type. Access shall be provided to the attics and crawl spaces for
maintenance of the detectors.
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.
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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.
16.40.080 Acceptance Testing
A. Upon completion of a system installation, a satisfactory test of the entire
installation shall be made by the contractor's 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.
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 manufacturer's 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
A. 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 TTMMC 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
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A. Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in the following occupancies:
1. Hotels.
2. Motels.
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
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 NFYA 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
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.
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.
16.40.110 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.
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3. All fire alarm systems installed by the occupant /owner that are optional in
commercial, industrial and multi- family occupancies.
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
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.
16.40.130 Re- inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and Spot
Inspections.
A re- inspection fee of S80 will be assessed when an inspection is requested for new
construction, tenant improvements or spot inspections, andor when upon arrival, the
Fire Inspector finds that the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does not
comply with fire code requirements. Under these conditions, a follow -up inspection
will be required.
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, the International Fire
Code or appendices adopted by TMC Chapter 16.16, or who shall fail to comply
therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or
who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans
submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder and
from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as
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affirmed or modified by the Fire Marshal or by a court of competent jurisdiction within
the time fixed therein, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, as outlined in
TMC 16.16.080, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed one year or by both such fine
and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the
violation or permit it to continue. Each day or portion thereof during which arty
violation of the provisions of this section is caused, permitted or continued shall
constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. Application of the
penalty specified in this section shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of
prohibited conditions.
16.40.160 Appeals.
Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit
applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals established
in Section 108 of the International Fire Code within 30 days from the date of the Fire
Marshal's decision(s). Section 108 shall be amended to read: Disputes regarding
interpretation of code provisions shall be settled by the International Fire Code
Institute. When deemed appropriate, the Fire Marshal will request a formal, written
interpretation from the Institute.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 20511-9430 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
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 4. 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,
2004, after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Special Meeting thereof this day of 2004.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 14.24, WHICH
ESTABLISHES SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR FIRE
HYDRANTS INSTALLED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20521692;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned with providing adequate fire flow within
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes that its fire hydrant regulations reflect the
most current codes and requirements;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Chapter 14.24, "Fire Hydrants," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
14.24.010 Applicability of Provisions
All fire hydrants installed within the corporate limits of the City of Tukwila shall
meet or exceed the specifications and standards set out in TMC Chapter 14.24.
14.24.020 Type
Hydrants shall conform to American Water Works Association Specifications C502-
54; shall be compression type and shall have a two -piece breaking flange with breaking
thimble at the ground line or stem; and shall have a self oiling dry bonnet with factory
filled reservoir holding approximately 8 ounces of oil. Oil reservoir shall have not less
than two "0" ring seals. Oil reservoir shall be so designed as to give a complete
lubrication of stems each time the hydrant is operated. The upper stem shall have a
brass sleeve.
1. Hydrants shall be equipped with two 2 -1/2" NST hose ports and one 5"
Stortz pumper discharge port, and shall have a 1 -1/4" Pentagon open -lift operating nut.
2. Hydrants shall have a 6" MJ bottom connection and a 5 -1/4" main valve
opening, and shall have 18" above -grade level to the center of the pumper discharge
port.
3. Hydrant color is to be "Rustoleurri' #659 Yellow Gloss or Farwest #X -3472
Case Yellow. The bonnets and ports of City hydrants shall be painted:
Red for up to 500 gpm
Orange for 500 to 1,000 gpm
Green for more than 1,000 gpm
4. Private hydrants shall be all yellow.
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Rustoleum #1210, Farwest #X -6270, or equivalent
Rustoleum #559, Farwest #261, or equivalent
Rustoleum #935, Far .vest #255, or equivalent
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5. Any exception to stated paint standards must be authorized by the
Director of Public Works.
6. Hydrants are to be compression type, equal to Mueller #A-423 or Mueller
#A -419.
14.24.030 Installation
A. Hydrants shall not be closer than 4 feet to any fixed object (e.g., fences, parking,
building, etc.), with the exception of hydrant guard posts. The 4 -foot circumference will
be a level surface. Grade changes in excess of 30 inches shall have a 42 -inch railing
installed. Guard posts shall be installed around hydrants not protected by curbs, so as
to help prevent motor vehicles from contacting the hydrant. The guard posts shall be
either steel pipe (minimum 4" diameter) filled with concrete, or concrete (minimum 8"
diameter). Posts shall be 3 feet from the center of the hydrant, and shall not be in direct
line with any discharge ports. Posts shall be 6 feet long; 3 to 3 -1/2 feet shall be buried.
Painted finish shall be the same color as for the applicable hydrants.
B. All hydrants shall be installed with an auxiliary gate valve between the
hydrant main valve and the water main. The gate valve shall be UL approved and have
a 2" square operating nut. The valve shall be installed at the hydrant lateral tee. If the
hydrant is greater than 10 feet from the main, an additional valve may be required, but
not closer than 3 feet from the hydrant. The protector cover for the valve shall be left in
plain view, flush with grade after landscaping or paving.
C. Hydrants, auxiliary gate valves, and supply lines shall be installed to meet
sound engineering standards per NFPA #24, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.
14.24.040 Coverage
A. Except as otherwise provided herein for single- family short plat and individual
single family homes, all commercial, single family subdivision and multi- family
development, including approved conditional uses, shall have hydrants spaced so that
a hydrant is no more than 150 feet by line of vehicular travel from a building and that
no point around the perimeter of any building is more than 300 feet from a hydrant.
Hydrants on water mains within the City shall be spaced no more than 300 feet apart.
B. For short plat development (four single family homes or less) and individual
single family homes that do not otherwise meet the 150 -foot requirement of TMC
14.24.040A, hydrants shall be placed so that a hydrant is no more than 250 feet by line of
vehicular travel to the nearest point of the building, provided that:
1. The property owner shall sign an agreement, on a form prepared by the
Director of Public Works, which form shall include an agreement not to protest the
formation of any LID or UT-ID, to participate in future water system improvements to
correct deficiencies that have been identified in the applicable Water Comprehensive
Plan and /or an engineering analysis of the development. Examples of deficiencies
include, but are not limited to, failure to meet Tukwila pipe size standards, minimum
flow rate (gpm) and residual pressure (psi) from DOH, fire code or insurance
underwriters (whichever is more stringent), and flow velocity as determined by the
applicable comprehensive plan (Water District No. 75, Water District No. 125, Renton,
etc.) and engineering analysis; and
2. The hydrant flows a minimum of 1,000 gallons per minute with 20 psi
residual pressure.
C. When geographical or construction features prevent the placing of water mains
and /or hydrants, the Fire Prevention Bureau may authorize in writing the use of
approved "wall hydrants" or similar devices.
14.24.050 Accessibility
A. Hydrants and guard posts shall be in plain view for a distance of 50 feet in the
line of vehicular approach, free from shrubs, trees, fences, landscaping and similar
obstruction.
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B. The 5" Stortz pumper discharge port shall face the street or, in the case of
private hydrants, the direction shall be determined by the Fire Department. All
hydrants shall have a Tvve 2 RPM blue raised pavement marker. reflective on two
sides. located as approved by the Fire Marshall.
C. Hydrant supply lines shall be of such size and design as to provide the fire flow
required by Appendix B of the International Fire Code, Fire Flow Requirements for
Buildings, and the City's comprehensive water design standards.
D. Tapping into City water mains shall be by the process known as "wet tapping"
so as to allow un- interrupted service on those mains.
14.24.060 Exceptions
Any exceptions to items covered in TMC Chapter 14.24 shall be made in writing by
the Chief of the Fire Department and the officer in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau
of the Tukwila Fire Department, and must conform to the City's Public Works'
standards and /or the City's Comprehensive Water Plan. Any written exception shall
set forth the basis for the exception and its relationship to public health, safety or
avoidance of undue hardship. Reauests for exceptions must be made in writing:
exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing.
14.24.070 Re- inspection Fees for New Construction, Tenant Improvements, and
Spot Inspections.
A re- inspection fee of S80 will be assessed when an inspection is requested for new
construction, tenant improvements or spot inspections, andor when upon arrival, the
Fire Inspector finds that the work is not complete, not ready for inspection, or does not
comply with fire code requirements. Under these conditions, a follow -up inspection
will be required.
14.24.080 Violations Penalties.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of TMC Chapter 14.24, the
International Fire Code or appendices adopted by TMC Chapter 16.16, or who shall fail
to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made
thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or
plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued
thereunder and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with
such an order as affirmed or modified by the Fire Marshal or by a court of competent
jurisdiction within the time fixed therein, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.00, as outlined in TMC 16.16.080, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed one
year or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any
violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day or portion
thereof during which any violation of the provisions of this section is caused, permitted
or continued shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
Application of the penalty specified in this section shall not be held to prevent the
enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
14.24.090 Appeals.
Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit
applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals established
in Section 108 of the International Fire Code within 30 days from the date of the Fire
Marshal's decision(s). Section 108 shall be amended to read: Disputes regarding
interpretation of code provisions shall be settled by the International Fire Code
Institute. When deemed appropriate, the Fire Marshal will request a formal, written
interpretation from the Institute.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 20232 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
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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 4. 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,
2004, after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE GU Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Special Meeting thereof this day of 2004.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number: