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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2051 - Fire Alarm Systems (Repealed by Ord 2328) N A '4, r~ -4 City of Tukwila Washington Cover page to Ordinance 2051 The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 1640, WHICH ESTABLISHES R EQU I REM E. NTS AND REG U LiVriONS FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUICWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1900; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Ordinance 2051 was amended or repealed by the following ordinances. AMENDED BY: REPEALED BY: 2168 2328 2131 s way s 174 Q I /olf i 1908 .f C ity of T Washington Ordinance No. 2.05J AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 16.40, WHICH ESTABLISHES REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1900; PROVIDING FOR 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. NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NFPA 72 PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS NFPA 88A PARKING STRUCTURES IFC INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE IBC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WAC 51 -34 WASHINGTON FIRE CODE RCW 19.27 STATE BUILDING CODE ACT RCW 19.28 ELECTRICAL CODE AND ORDINANCES 16.40.030 Definitions A. "Addressable device" means a fire alarm system component with discreet identification that can have its status individually identified or that is used to individually control other functions. Fire Alarm Systems 6/24/04 1 of 9 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 Fire Alarm Systems 6/24/04 2 of 9 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. 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: Fire Alarm Systems 6/24/04 3 Of 9 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 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 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. 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. Fire Alarm Systems 6/25/04 4 of 9 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. 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. Fire Alarm Systems 6/24/04 5 of 9 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 TMC Chapter 16.40. B. A copy of inspection, test, and maintenance records shall be forwarded to the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau. C. The automatic fire alarm system shall be maintained in operative condition at all times. D. Battery powered detectors in existing buildings shall have new batteries installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, and shall be tested at least annually by the building owner or the building owner's representative. Documentation of the testing and applicable repairs shall be sent to the fire department. E. Inspections, maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems shall be performed by personnel with qualifications acceptable to the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau. 16.40.100 Applicability A. Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in the following occupancies: 1. Hotels. 2. Motels. Fire Alarm Systems 6/24/04 6 of 9 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 NFPA 72. Exception: Multi- family dwellings of four units or less. 9. Any building or portion of a building which, due to the nature of its 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. 3. All fire alarm systems installed by the occupant/ owner that are optional in commercial, industrial and multi- family occupancies. Fire Alarm Systems 6/24/04 7 of 9 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. 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 An $80.00 re- inspection fee shall be assessed when an inspector is requested to make an inspection or witness a test on a fire alarm system and, upon arrival, finds the work is not ready for inspection or the test fails. The re- inspection fee shall be paid prior to a follow -up inspection and the receipt shall be at the job site. 16.40.140 Exceptions Any exception to the items covered by TMC Chapter 16.40 shall be made by the Chief of the Fire Department, or by the Fire Marshal. Request for exception must be made in writing; exceptions granted or denied shall be in writing. 16.40.150 Penalties Any person violating the provisions of TMC Chapter 16.40 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1900 is hereby repealed. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such Fire Alarm Systems 6/24/04 8 of 9 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 222 day of LLJIf 2004. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: 6 Joe E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED M BY: Offire of the ttorney Fire Alarm Systems 6/28/04 9 of 9 Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: 4.24/.04 10.28- 04 7.01. O Z(261_ SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE No. 2051 City of Tukwila, Washington On June 28, 2004, the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted Ordinance No. 2051 the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending TMC Chapter 16.40, which establishes requirements and regulations for automatic fire alarm systems in new and existing buildings within the City of Tukwila; repealing Ordinance No. 1900; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request. Approved by the City Council at Special Meeting of June 28, 2004. C 7 u l l, d Jane/. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Published Seattle Times: July 2, 2004 JJ/