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ASH ORDINANCE E F THE ''ITS" COI_IHIOIL OF THE CITY OF
11`N II+C'WILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE TMS. 2290
AND 2331, AS, CODIFIED AT TUKWILA4 MUNICIPAL, CODE
CHAPTER 16.16; REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 16.116 "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE," TO, ADOPT
THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND
APPENDICES WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS
TO APPLY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUK1I, ILA; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; ILITY; ASI D ES,TAtI LISHIN GAN EFFECTIVE DATE,
Ordinance 2435 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
Se tian(s) Amend Amended by Ord #7Settion(s7)R76ejpeaIed Repealed by Ord
2-4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13 2504 2650
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. 2435
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2290
AND 2331, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 16.16; REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 16.16, "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE," TO ADOPT
THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND
APPENDICES WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS
TO APPLY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; 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 2012 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, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 16.16 is hereby reenacted to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.16
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Sections:
16.16.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code
16.16.020 Enforcement
16.16.030 Definitions
16.16.040 Establishment of Limits of Districts in which Storage of
Flammable or Combustible Liquids in Outside Aboveground
Tanks is to be Prohibited
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16.16.050 Establishment of Limits in which Bulk Storage of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases is to be Restricted
16.16.060 Establishment of Limits of Districts in which Storage of
Explosives and Blasting Agents is to be Prohibited
16.16.070 Amendments to the International Fire Code
16.16.075 Problematic Systems and Systems Out of Service
16.16.080 Fees
16.16.085 Exceptions
16.16.090 Appeals
16.16.100 New Materials, Processes or Occupancies which may
Require Permits
16.16.110 Violations — Penalties
16.16.120 Conflicts with Existing Codes and Ordinances
Section 2. TMC Section 16.16.010 is hereby reenacted 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 (2012 Edition), and any amendments thereto published by the Washington
State Building Code Council, 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 Fire Marshal for
public use and inspection.
Section 3. TMC Section 16.16.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
16.16.020 Enforcement
A. The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Bureau
within 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.
Section 4. TMC Section 16.16.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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.
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Section 5. TMC Section 16.16.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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 57 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, HI, LI or CLI
zones.
Section 6. TMC Section 16.16.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
16.16.050 Establishment of Limits in which Bulk Storage of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases is to be Restricted
1. The limits referred to in Chapter 61, Section 6104.2 of the International Fire
Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, shall apply throughout
the City. NFPA 58 shall be used as the installation guide for all propane systems.
2. International Fire Code Section 6101.3, Construction documents. Where a
single LP—gas container is more than 250 gallons (946 L) in water capacity or the
aggregate water capacity of LP—gas containers is more than 300 gallons (1135 L), the
installer shall submit construction documents for such installation.
Section 7. TMC Section 16.16.060 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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 56, Section 5601.3 of the International Fire Code,
in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, shall apply throughout
the City.
Section 8. TMC Section 16.16.070 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
16.16.070 Amendments to the International Fire Code
A. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all occupancies. No exceptions
will be allowed.
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B. Adequate ground ladder access shall be provided to all rescue windows above
the first story. Landscape a flat, 12 -foot deep by 4 -foot wide area below each required
rescue window.
C. Traffic Calming Devices. Traffic calming devices shall be reviewed by the fire
code official for impacts to emergency services response times.
D. Section 503 of the International Fire Code (2012 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 Marshal, hard - surfaced fire apparatus
access road(s) shall be provided around facilities which, by their size, location, design
or contents warrant access which exceeds that normally provided by the proximity of
city streets.
b. Fire apparatus access road(s) shall be required when any portion of an
exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150 feet from Fire Department vehicle
access.
4. Surface. Fire apparatus access road(s) shall be either asphalt or
reinforced concrete, a minimum 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 not be less than 20 feet.
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6. Aerial Apparatus Access Roads. 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 that, in the
opinion of the Fire Marshal, firefighting or rescue operations would not be impaired.
c. Clearances or widths required by this section may be increased when,
in the opinion of the Fire Marshal, clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire
apparatus access.
8. Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall
be approved by the Fire Marshal.
9. Turnarounds. All dead -end apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet
shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus.
10. Bridges. When a bridge is required to be used as access under this
section, it shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable
sections of the International Building Code or other regulations adopted by the City and
shall use designed live loading sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
11. Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed
15% with a cross slope no greater than 5 %.
12. Obstruction. The required width of any fire apparatus access road shall
not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. Minimum required
widths and clearances established under this section shall be maintained at all times.
13. Markings:
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.
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c. Residential fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with signs
described in (b) above; no striping or painting shall be required.
14. Parking Prohibited. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other
traffic, or in compliance with the direction of a police or fire official, or traffic control sign,
signal or device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not,
at any place where official fire lane signs are posted, except:
a. Momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers, or
b. Temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading
property.
15. Fire Apparatus Road(s) as part of Driveways and/or Parking Areas.
The Fire Marshal 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 Section 16.16.070.D.13.b
or TMC Section 16.16.070.D.13.c.
16. Existing Buildings. When the Fire Marshal 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. Required Gates or Barricades. The fire code official is authorized to
require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across
fire apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways, not including public streets,
alleys or highways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
18. Secured Gates and Barricades. When required, gates and barricades
shall be secured in an approved manner. Roads, trails and other accessways that have
been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 of the
International Fire Code shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the
owner and fire code official.
19. Security Gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus
access road shall be approved by the Fire Marshal. Where security gates are installed,
they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and
the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate
operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended
for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the
requirements of ASTM F 2200. Electric operated gates shall have a remote opening
device installed for emergency services.
20. Enforcement. It shall be the duty of the Tukwila Fire Marshal and /or the
authorized designee(s) to enforce Subsection 503.2 of the International Fire Code.
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Section 9. A new TMC Section 16.16.075 is hereby established to read as follows:
16.16.075 Problematic Systems and Systems Out of Service
In the event of temporary failure of the emergency responder radio coverage, fire
alarm system, fire sprinkler system or an excessive number of accidental alarm
activations, the Fire Marshal is authorized to require the building owner or occupant to
provide standby personnel as set forth in Section 403.12 of the International Fire Code
until the system is restored, repaired or replaced.
Section 10. TMC Section 16.16.080 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
16.16.080 Fees
A. Permit Fees. A fee of $100.00 shall be charged for each permit required by
the International Fire Code.
B. Short Term Permit Fees. A fee of $25.00 shall be charged for each permit
required by the International Fire Code for Liquid Propane or Open Flame permit for
food vendors for events not to exceed three consecutive days in duration.
C. Plan review fees for alternative fire protection systems are as follows:
Commercial: For 1-5 devices/heads:
Base fee = $100.00
Commercial: For 6 or more devices/heads:
Base fee = $200.00 + $1.50 per device/head in excess of 10
Resubmittal: Fee = $200.00
D. Re -inspection Fees:
1. Re -inspection Fees for New Construction and Tenant Improvements.
When an inspection is requested for new construction, tenant improvements or spot
inspections, and then, upon arrival, the Fire Inspector finds that the work is not
complete, not ready for inspection, or does not comply with fire code requirements, a
follow-up inspection will be required, and a re -inspection fee of $100.00 will be
assessed.
2. Re -inspection Fees for Company Level Inspections. A re -inspection
fee of $60.00 will be assessed when, on the follow-up inspection 30 days after the initial
company level inspection, the inspector finds that the violations have not been
corrected. A re -inspection fee of $85.00 will be assessed when, on a second follow-up
inspection, the inspectors find that the violations have not been corrected. A re-
inspection fee of $110.00 will be assessed when, on a third follow-up inspection, the
inspector finds that the violations have not been corrected. A re -inspection fee of
$135.00 will be assessed when, on a fourth and subsequent follow-up inspections, the
inspector finds that the violations have not been corrected.
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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 writing.
E. Penalties. The following penalties shall apply to these violations of the Fire
Code:
IFC Section
Offense
Bail
109.3.2
Non - compliance with orders and notices
$5,000.00
109.3.4
Unlawful removal of a tag
$5,000.00
111.1
Unlawful continuance of a hazard
$5,000.00
111.4
Non - compliance with a Stop Work Order
$5,000.00
503.4
Illegal parking on fire apparatus access roads
$100.00
609.3.3
Failure to: Clean commercial kitchen hoods
$500.00
901.6.1
Failure to: Maintain fire protection systems
$500.00
901.7
Failure to: Conduct a required fire watch
$500.00
904.11.6
Failure to: Maintain commercial cooking extinguishing
systems
$500.00
1003.6
Failure to: Maintain means of egress continuity
$250.00
TMC Section
16.40.110
Failure to: Provide required UL central station monitoring
$500.00
F. Other Violations. Bait for all other violations is $250.00 plus court costs.
Fines are forfeitable on the first offense and mandatory appearance is required on
second offense.
G. False Alarms.
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 fee schedule referenced in TMC Section 8.08.040.
Section 11. TMC Section 16.16.085 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
16.16.085 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 writing.
Section 12. TMC Section 16.16.090 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
16.16.090 Appeals.
A. Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a
permit applied for, the applicant may appeal the decision to the City's Hearing Examiner
within 14 days of the date of final decision by the Fire Marshal. The appeal shall be
filed with the City Clerk. To be accepted the appeal must be accompanied by an appeal
fee of $250.00.
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B. The Notice of Appeal shall contain the following information:
1. The name of the appealing party.
2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the
appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone
number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's
behalf.
3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors
in that decision.
4. The Notice of Appeal shall state specific errors of fact or errors in
application of the law in the decision being appealed, the harm suffered or anticipated
by the appellant, and the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to
matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal.
C. Upon receipt of the Notice of Appeal, the Fire Marshal shall set a date for
hearing the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner. Notice of the hearing will be
mailed to the applicant.
D. Deference shall be given to the decision being appealed. The standard on
review shall be based upon a preponderance of evidence. The Hearing Examiner may
affirm, reverse or modify the Fire Marshal, or his /her designee's, decision.
E. The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be final. Any appeal from the
administrative hearing shall be to King County Superior Court within 14 calendar days of
the Hearing Examiner's decision.
Section 13. TMC Section 16.16.100 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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.
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Section 14. TMC Section 16.16.110 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
16.16.110 Violations — Penalties.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of TMC Chapter 16.16, except
as noted in TMC Section 16.16.110.B., or of 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 Section 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.
B. Fire lane parking violations shall be considered a non - traffic civil infraction
subject to the fine listed in the bail schedule in TMC Section 16.16.080.E, and the
vehicle may be impounded.
Section 15. TMC Section 16.16.120 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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 16. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 2290 and 2331 are hereby repealed.
Section 17. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
Section 18. 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.
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Section 19. 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 June 1, 2014, 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 'l ' day of 940 p, L , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flahet y, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO F!. M BY:
Off'
fihe City ttorney
aggerto
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: 14-94 W
Published: 14--)0-/14
Effective Date: pat . S'01,176 n) 9 9
Ordinance Number: 11.3 S
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2435 -2437.
On April 7, 2014 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2435: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2290 AND 2331, AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.16; REENACTING
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.16, "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE," TO
ADOPT THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND
APPENDICES WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO APPLY WITHIN
THE CITY OF TUKWILA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2436: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2327, AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.42; REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 16.42, "SPRINKLER SYSTEMS," TO UPDATE REGULATIONS
REGARDING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2437: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2328, AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.40; REENACTING TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.40, "FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS," TO UPDATE
REGULATIONS REGARDING AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN NEW AND
EXISTING BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of these ordinances will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: April 10, 2014
Barbara Saxton
From: Rachel Turpin
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 10:44 AM
To: Christy O'Flaherty; AnnMarie Soto
Cc: Barbara Saxton
Subject: Re: A Scrivener's Error?
Hi Christy,
Ann Marie and I chatted about this today, and we believe it is low risk to treat this as a scrivener's error. It is
very clear that 401.1 is incorrect, and clear (at least to us) that 403.12 makes sense. As such, we are not
concerned with treating it as a scrivener's error.
Thanks!
Rachel
Rachel B. Turpin
Tukwila City Attorney
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188-2544
206-433-7199 (Tukwila Office)
425-988-2210 (Issaquah Office)
Rachel.Turpin@TukwilaWA.gov
The City of opportunity, the community of choice.
From: Christy O'Flaherty
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4:20 PM
To: Rachel Turpin; AnnMarie Soto
Cc: Barbara Saxton
Subject: A Scrivener's Error?
Hi there. Don Tomaso contacted me about the following (full ordinance attached). I understand Ann
Marie noticed it. The sentence below in Section 9, with the addition of a "2" provides the correct
reference based on the content of the section.
Do you consider this a scrivener's error? And if so, I have yet to have to make a change to any
legislation based on a scrivener's error. Following is the section in the ordinance that gives us the
"ok" to make changes. We can easily add the "2" to the ordinance and re-scan it into the DRC and
update the Code, but it seems this change should be memorialized somewhere. Any
suggestions? Thanks so much!
Section 17. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney,
the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance,
including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes,
rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering.
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Section 9. A new TMC Section 16.16.075 is hereby established to read as follows:
16.16.075 Problematic Systems and Systems Out of Service
In the event of temporary failure of the emergency responder radio coverage, fire alarm system,
fire sprinkler system or an excessive number of accidental alarm activations, the Fire Marshal is
authorized to require the building owner or occupant to provide standby personnel as set forth in Section
403.12 of the International Fire Code until the system is restored, repaired or replaced.
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