HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2053 - Fire Protection in High-Rise Buildings (Repealed by Ord 2329)City of'Tukwila
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Cover page to Ordinance 2053
The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page.
AN OR'DINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIJKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING T'LJKWII,,A MUNICIPAI. CODE C11APTER
16.,48 REGARDING. TAI N 1,111E PRO11crION STANDARDS FOR
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Ordinance 2053 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
16.48 REGARDING CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH -RISE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY
OF TUKWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1167; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is concerned about the health, welfare and safety
of persons working or residing in high -rise buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide appropriate standards for construction of
high -rise buildings;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 16.48 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
16.48.010 Story Defined
As used herein, the terms "Story" and "Building Height" shall be as defined in the
Washington State Building Code.
16.48.020 Scope and Construction of Chapter
A. TMC Chapter 16.48 shall apply only to buildings in excess of four stories or 40
feet. In all other respects, the provisions of the International Building Code, as found in
TMC Chapter 16.04, and the International Fire Code, as found in TMC Chapter 16.16,
shall be generally applicable to TMC Chapter 16.48 including, but not limited to,
provisions for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provisions for
penalties for violations and establishing administrative appeal procedures.
B. If, in any specific case, TMC Chapter 16.48 specifies materials, methods of
construction or other requirements which are different from those specified in any other
part of the Tukwila Building Code (TMC Chapter 16.04), the more restrictive
requirement shall govern.
16.48.030 Sprinkler Systems
Every building shall be fully sprinklered in accordance with the standards set down
in NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) #13.
16.48.040 Fire Hose Racks
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
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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
16.48.050 Standpipes
With regard to TMC 16.48.040, separate dry standpipes shall not be required if the
standpipes and the sprinkler risers are the same pipes, that is, "wet" standpipes, as
defined in Section 905 of the International Building Code.
16.48.060 Parking Structures
All parking structures shall be equipped with a Fire Sprinkler System.
16.48.070 Standby Fire Pumps
Two standby fire pumps shall be provided and shall have automatic controls to
utilize the emergency water supply. One pump shall be diesel powered. The other
shall be electric and shall be capable of being powered from the building emergency
power generator.
16.48.080 Emergency Power Generator
An emergency power generator shall be provided and shall provide power for the
following:
1. Emergency elevator;
2. Minimum lighting, including all exit stairs, exit lights and exit corridors;
3. Stair tower pressurization;
4. Emergency communications system, including phone jacks;
5. Fire alarm system;
6. Electric fire pump;
7. Smoke removal equipment (if otherwise required);
8. Emergency evacuation notification system;
9. Fire Department control room.
16.48.090 Windows
If the building is not provided with openable windows on each floor, 10% of the
windows on each floor shall be tempered glass with a 1 -3/4" diameter red circle on the
upper left -hand corner of each window.
16.48.100 Smoke/Heat Detector System
Every building will have a full fire alarm system, in accordance with the standards
set down by NFPA 72. The building shall be provided with an approved smoke /heat
detector system combined with manual pull- stations. Smoke detectors shall be installed
in the elevator lobby of each floor and outside of the emergency stair tower doors on
each floor. Fixed temperature heat detectors shall be installed in all mechanical
equipment rooms. Both this detector system and the sprinkler system shall be
monitored by an approved central station alarm agency, providing 24 -hour supervision.
16.48.110 Emergency Communications System
An emergency communications system shall be provided with jacks on each floor
of each emergency stair tower and beside the emergency elevator. A minimum of six
handsets shall be stored in a room, the location of which shall be designated by the Fire
Marshal of the Fire Department (Section 907.2.12.3 of the IBC).
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16.48.120 Emergency Communications System Room
The room referred to in TMC 16.48.110 shall be of fire resistive construction
(according to the standards set out in Section 911 of the International Building Code),
shall ordinarily remain locked (the lock shall automatically release upon activation of
either the fire detection or sprinkler system), and shall contain the following:
1. Emergency communication system controls;
2. Fire alarm and sprinkler flow annunciator panels;
3. Controls to manually start and shut down the fire pumps;
4. An outside line telephone;
5. Smoke evacuation controls;
6. Elevator status panel.
16.48.130 Emergency Evacuation Notification System
The building must contain an emergency evacuation notification system that has
been approved by the Fire Marshal of the Fire Department for use in that building.
16.48.140 Smoke Evacuation System
The building must contain a smoke evacuation system that has been approved by
the Fire Marshal of the Fire Department for use in that building, taking into
consideration the design of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems of the building (Section 909 of the IBC).
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1167 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 O TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Special Meeting thereof this _,Z? day of (1 fJ 2004.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
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Jail E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
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APPROVE —T BY: Passed by the City Council: Z
Published: 7- .Z O
r Effective Date: 0/. 04
Ottice of the 01 At rney Ordinance Number: 2053
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
No. 2053
City of Tukwila, Washington
On June 28, 2004, the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted
Ordinance No. 2053, 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 16.48, regarding certain fire protection standards for the construction of
high -rise buildings within the City of Tukwila; repealing Ordinance No. 1167; 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.
Published Seattle Times: July 2, 2004 7Q
J ne E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk