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1906'
CITY OF TUKWILA
WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REQUIR-
ING THE INSTALLATION OP AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS
WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA USED FOR ASSEMBLY, EDUCATIONAL,
INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, MERCANTILE, STORAGE, OFFICE, AND
MULTI- FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1141,
1199, AND 1327 IN THEIR ENTIRETY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a safe 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 and 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:
PART A FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
SECTION 1. 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 1987 edition
unless otherwise noted.
NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (1989 Ed.)
NFPA 71 CENTRAL STATION SIGNALING SYSTEMS
NFPA 72E AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTOR PLACEMENT
NFPA 72F THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF EMERGENCY
VOICE /ALARM COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (1985 Ed.)
NFPA 72G INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF NOTIFICATION
APPLIANCES FOR PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS
NFPA 72h TESTING PROCEDURES FOR SIGNALING SYSTEMS
NFPA 88A PARKING STRUCTURES (1985 Ed.)
UFC UNIFORM FIRE CODE (1988 Ed.)
UBC UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (1988 Ed.)
WAC 212 -12 WASHINGTON FIRE CODE (1987)
RCW 19.27 STATE BUILDING CODE ACT (1987)
RCW 19.28 ELECTRICAL CODE AND ORDINANCES (1987)
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
A. ALARM INDICATING DEVICE is any listed bell, buzzer, visual or audible device
that produces an alarm signal for fire.
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B. 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.
C. ALARM SIGNAL is any listed audible or visual signal, or both, indicating the
existence of an emergency fire condition.
D. ANNUNCIATOR is any listed equipment which indicates the zone or area of the
building from which an alarm has been initiated, the location of an alarm actuating
device or the operational condition of alarm circuits or the system.
E. APPROVED refers to the approval of the Tukwila Fire Department.
F. AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION refers to The Tukwila Fire Department.
G. 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.
H. ALARM /CONTROL PANEL comprises 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.
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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
specified manner.
MAINTENANCE means repair service, including periodic recurrent inspections and
tests per manufacturer's specifications and NFPA 72H (in it's entirety), required to
keep the protective signaling system (automatic fire alarm system) and it's
component parts in an operative condition at all times, together with the replacement
of the system or it's components when for any reason, they become undependable or
inoperative.
K. TRANSMITTER is 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.
L. UL CENTRAL STATION refers to a UL listed central station approved to monitor
automatic fire alarm systems with the City of Tukwila.
M. ZONE means each building, or portion of building as determined by the authority
having jurisdiction.
SECTION 3. APPROVAL AND DESIGN PLANS.
A. At least three complete sets of blueprint drawings with information regarding the
automatic 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 accurate measurements to a
scale no smaller than 1/8 inch scale.
2. Identification of each room or space, i.e. guests room, 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 indicating devices and current
rating of the power supply.
9. Battery calculations for compatibility.
C. After the fire alarm plans have been approved by The Tukwila Fire Prevention
Bureau, a permit will be issued to begin work. The permit fee is $25.00.
SECTION 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
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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, section 510.
An apprentice certificate is acceptable for installers when supervised by a certified
journeyman per RCW 19.28 sections 500 -620.
C. A state electrical permit shall be posted at all automatic fire alarm system installations
per RCW 19.28.
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 which would void it's
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. Buildings divided by one or more fire walls or two or more floors shall be multi
zoned. Additional zoning shall be required as directed by The Tukwila Fire
Prevention Bureau.
G. Remote alarm annunciation /indication is required at the main entrance if the control
panel is not visible from the main entrance.
H. When the control panel is located inside a room, the outside of the door shall have a
sign in one inch letters which read, "Fire Alarm or Fire Alarm Control
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I. A rechargeable battery back -up 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 twenty -four (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.
Audible devices shall be placed in buildings and be so located that with all
intervening doors closed, the alarm device shall be heard at a minimum of 60 dba, or
not less that 15 decibels above the ambient noise levels, whichever is greatest.
SECTION 5. 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 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 the
operated devices are returned to normal condition, and the alarm panel is manually
reset.
E. The supervised relay boards that control elevator recall, HVAC, 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.
F. Anytime a waterflow detection device is used in conjunction with a fire alarm panel,
the waterflow indication shall be isolated to the last zone or zones of the fire alarm
panel. The installation shall conform to UL Standard #864 which states that the
silence switch in the alarm panel shall be bypassed on the zones that have a waterflow
detector. The only way the alarm may be silenced is by the waterflow switch
returning to normal after the water has stopped flowing.
G. 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.
SECTION 6. PLACEMENT AND TYPE OF DETECTOR.
A. All detectors shall be installed and spaced according to the manufacturer's
instructions and NFPA 72E. The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau may require
additional detectors or decreased spacing.
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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. Detectors placed above the ceiling shall have remote indicating lights in the ceiling
below.
D. All rate of rise and fixed temperature heat detectors shall have replacement links or
be self restoring for testing purposes.
SECTION 7. ACCEPTANCE TESTING.
SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE.
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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 72H 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. The completed installation certificate shall be returned to the
Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau.
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 72H,
manufacturer's instructions, and other appropriate NFPA 72 series. 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 this ordinance.
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.
SECTION 9. APPLICABILITY.
Automatic Fire Alarm systems shall be installed in the following occupancies:
A. Hotels.
B. Motels.
C. Multi family dwellings: See Section 11 B, Special Requirements.
D. All new commercial /industrial buildings under ten thousand square feet unless fully
protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
E. Existing commercial /industrial buildings when sold which are not fully protected by
an automatic sprinkler system.
F. Any building or portion of a building which, due to the nature of it's occupancy, is
required to have an automatic fire alarm system.
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G. Any building or portion of a building which, due to the nature of it's occupancy is
determined by the Chief to be a special hazard or have a high life safety need.
SECTION 10. MONITORING.
The following automatic fire alarm systems are required to be monitored by a City of
Tukwila approved UL central station (a current list of approved central stations is available
from The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau). 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.
A. All new systems as required by Section 9 of this ordinance.
B. All existing automatic fire alarm systems.
C. All fire alarm systems installed by the occupant /owner that are optional in
commercial, industrial and multi family occupancies.
D. Smoke detectors that are installed in lieu of a one -hour corridor.
E. HVAC units that are required to have duct detectors and that serve more than one
occupancy or serve an area open to the public.
SECTION 11. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A. The guest rooms (sleeping rooms) 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.
B. Multi- family dwellings and lodging houses, fully protected by an automatic sprinkler
system, shall have detectors installed in the accordance with The Building Code.
Common areas and exit corridors shall be protected by detectors and manual pull
stations, monitored by a UL Central Station.
PART B SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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.
NFPA 13 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (1989 Ed.)
NFPA 13D RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (1989 Ed.)
NFPA 14 STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS (1986 Ed.)
NFPA 15 WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEMS (1985 Ed.)
NFPA 24 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND THEIR APPURTENANCE (1987 ed.)
NFPA 88A PARKING STRUCTURES (1985 Ed.)
NFPA 231 GENERAL STORAGE (1986 Ed.)
NFPA 231C RACK STORAGE OF MATERIALS (1986 Ed.)
NFPA 231D STORAGE OF RUBBER TIRES (1986 Ed.)
NFPA 231F STORAGE OF ROLL PAPER (1987 Ed.)
UFC UNIFORM FIRE CODE (1988 Ed.)
UBC UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (1988 Ed.)
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
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A. APPROVED refers to the approval of The Tukwila Fire Department.
B. 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.
C. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM is a sprinkler system for fire protection purposes,
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 sprinkler system above ground 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 it's 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.
SECTION 3. APPROVAL AND DESIGN PLANS.
A. All new sprinkler systems and all modifications to sprinkler systems involving more
than twenty -five heads shall have the written ap_proval of The Washington Survey
and Rating Bureau, Factory Mutual, Industrial Risk Insurers, Kemper, or any other
representative designated and /or recognized by The City of Tukwila.
EXCEPTION: The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau reserves the right to require
preapproval, 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 a level 2 or greater NICET engineer or
certified fire protection engineer.
C. At least three complete sets of blueprint drawings with information regarding the
automatic sprinkler system as identified in NFPA #13, sections 1 -9 1 -9.2, 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. 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 contractors material and test certificate(s) and forward the
certificate(s) to The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau prior to asking for approval of
the installation.
After the sprinkler plans have been approved by The Tukwila Fire Prevention
Bureau, a permit will be issued to begin work. Permits are $25.00.
SECTION 4. WHERE REQUIRED.
A. A fully automatic sprinkler system designed, installed and tested per NFPA #13 shall
be installed in all new buildings in excess of 10,000 (ten thousand) square feet 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 (A) above, may be required by the
Chief of the department and the Fire Marshal for new buildings under 10,000 (ten
thousand) square feet total floor area when, in their judgement, 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. In all group R, Division 1 occupancies having three or more floor levels or containing
5 or more dwelling units.
D. Group A occupancies that are used as nightclubs, discos or restaurants where the total
gross floor area exceeds 5,000 (five thousand) square feet.
Area separation walls as noted in section 505(e) of the Uniform Building Code shall
not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of a required automatic
sprinkler system.
SECTION 5. HOSE STATIONS.
Hose stations are required in all new commercial /industrial or multi- family residences as
defined in this ordinance.
A. Hose shall be UL approved 1 -1/2 inch diameter lined fire hose, 75 feet in length with
an adjustable (fog -type) plastic or brass shut off type nozzle.
B. Design, installation and testing of hose stations shall comply with NFPA #14.
C. Hose stations shall be wet, that is, water pressure shall be present at the individual
station valves at all times.
EXCEPTION: Unheated structures.
D. All hose fittings shall be National Standard Thread, Higbee -cut.
SECTION 6. STANDPIPES.
SECTION 7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
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When standpipes are required, they shall be class III wet.
EXCEPTION: In unheated structures, the standpipe may be dry.
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 inch 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
A. Sprinkler installations and modifications shall be done by companies licensed to
perform this type of work.
B. The automatic sprinkler system for new spec warehouses shall be minimum ordinary
hazard group 3.
SECTION 8. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 9. EXISTING BUILDINGS.
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C. On all hydraulically designed sprinkler systems, the velocity of water in the over head
pipe shall not exceed 20 feet per second. The velocity of water in the underground
pipe shall not exceed 16 feet per second. For systems calculated for large drop
sprinklers, the velocity of the water in the overhead pipe shall not exceed 32 feet per
second.
D. Hydraulic calculations shall be provided by the contractor for calculated systems; the
contractor shall, upon request, provide calculations for pipe schedule systems.
E. Calculated sprinkler systems shall be designed with a 10 PSI cushion for low reservoir
conditions.
F. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be monitored by a City of Tukwila Approved UL
central station.
A. All hotel /motel occupancies shall be sprinkled a minimum ordinary hazard group 1
throughout; no omissions allowed.
B. Each new commercial /industrial or multi family residence as defined in this
ordinance shall have it's own control valve on the exterior or outside away from the
building.
C. Multi family dwelling sprinkler systems shall be a minimum light hazard, no
omissions allowed.
A. Existing fully sprinkled buildings, when remodeled or added on to, shall retain the
feature of being sprinkled in the remodeled or added on portion.
B. If by adding on to an existing building, the resulting total structure falls within the
coverage of Section Four A of this ordinance, the entire structure shall be fully
sprinkled.
SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE.
The owner is responsible for the condition of the sprinkler system and shall keep the
system in operating condition.,
SECTION 11. 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. PENALTIES.
Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 (five
hundred) or by imprisonment for not more than 90 (ninety) days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
SECTION 13. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
If any portion of this ordinance is deemed to be in violation of The Constitution of The
United States of America or any other law, rule or regulation, said finding shall not render
the remaining sections of this ordinance void.
SECTION 14. DATE OF EHHECT.
This ordinance shall be enforce and effect 5 (five) days after passage and publication of the
attached summary which is hereby approved.
SECTION 15. REPEALER.
Ordinance numbers 1141, 1199 and 1327 are hereby repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
regular meeting thereof this 7 a_h day of (24caa. ,1989.
Filed with the City Clerk:- 7 R 9
Passed by the City Council: j? 1 P9
Published Valley Daily News: 8 3 8 9
Effective Date: 8 8 9
Ordinance Number /.S".2 8
APPROVED:
Girl L. `Van Dusen, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
APP VED AS TO FORM:
ce of the City Attorn Maxine Anderson, City Clerk
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1528
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REQUIR-
ING THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN
NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS
WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA USED FOR ASSEMBLY, EDUCATIONAL,
INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, MERCANTILE, STORAGE, OFFICE, AND
MULTI- FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1141,
1199, AND 1327 IN THEIR ENTIRETY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
On August 7, 1989, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance No 1528,
which provides as follows: requires the installation of automatic fire alarm systems in
new and existing buildings and establishes minimum requirements for fire protection
systems in buildings with the City of Tukwila, and establishes an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a
written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text.
APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of August 7, 1989.
FROM: CITY OF TUKWILA
Maxine Anderson, City Clerk
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Wa. 98188
433 -1800
1 VI ire Anderson, City Clerk
PUBLISH: VALLEY DAILY NEWS Sunday, August 13, 1989
SENT BY FAX: 8/11/89, by M. Anderson
FAX NUMBER: 854 -1006 l/