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CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. (1Jb'-I(çe
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, DONNELL, ROUNTREE, WARDLE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 4, OF THE MERIDIAN
CITY CODE REGARDING THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR A SUMMARY; AND PROVIDING
FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING RULES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, IDAHO: '
Section 1. That Title 10, Chapter 4, of the Meridian City Code is amended to read
as follows:
SECTION 2: That Chapter 4 of Title 10 ofthe Meridian City Code be. and the same is.
hereby reenacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 4
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
10-4-1: INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED:
There is hereby adopted by the mayor and the city council of the city of Meridian, county
of Ada, state of Idaho, for the purpose of regulating and governing the safeguarding of
life and property !Tom fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and
use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life
or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the city of Meridian, Idaho,
and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and
all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such international fire code,
2000 edition, published by the International Code Co1;1Bcil, Inc., one copy of'::hich has
been afld is now on file in the offi(;Je of the Meridian city clerk and the sarno arc hereby
adopted amI in(;Jorporatød as fully as if set out at length herein. From tho date in which
this chapter shan take effect, the provisions thereof shall bo controlling within the limits
of the city of Meridiafl, (;Jounty of Ada, state ofIdaho. (Ofd. 03 1039,8 26 2003, off. 8
26 2003)
International Fire Code. 2003 edition. published by the International Code Council. Inc..
one (1) COPy of which has been and is now on me in the office of the Meridian City Clerk
and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.
From the date in which this chapter shall take effect. the provisions thereof shall be
controlling within the limits of the city of Meridian. County of Ada. State of Idaho.
10~4-2: AMENDMENTS TO THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
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102.1.1 New construction, additions and alterations: Approval as a result of pi an
reviews shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this
code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Plan reviews presuming to give authority
to violate or cancel provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall
not be valid.
103.1 General. The department of fire prevention is established within the jurisdiction
under the direction of the Fire Chief. The function of the department shall be the
implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
103.2 Appointment. The Code Official shall be the Fire Chief ofthe jurisdiction. In the
absence of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief-Fire Prevention or designee shall be
designated the Code Official.
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with
the concurrence of the appointing authority, the fire chief shall have the authority to appoint
a deputy fire chief/fire prevention, or other technical officer, inspectors and other
employees.
104.1 General. The code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this
code and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt
policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its
provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in
compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall not have the effect of
waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
The fire chief is authorized to administer and enforce this code. Under the chiefs
direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction
pertaining to:
a.
the prevention of fires;
b.
the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials;
c. the installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire
alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment;
d.
the maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;
e. the maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and
in buildings, and other property, including those under construction;
g.
the maintenance of means of egress, and
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h. the investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized
releases of hazardous materials, for authority related to control and investigation of
emergency scenes, see Section 104.11.
IFC 104.1.2 Fire prevention bureau personnel and police. The chief and members of
the fire prevention bureau shall have the powers of a police officer in perfonning their
duties under this code. When requested to do so by the chief, the chief of police is
authorized to assign such available police officers as necessary to assist the fire
department in enforcing the provisions of this code.
IFC 104.6.3 The fire department shall keep a record of fires occuning within its
jurisdiction and of facts concerning the same, including statistics as to the extoot of such
fires and the dam.age caused thereby, together with other information as required by the
eode official. "The fire department shall retain for not less than five (5) years a record of
each investigation made showing the cause, the findings and disposition of each
investigation. "
105.1.1 Permits required. A permit, if required by the local jurisdiction, shall be
obtained from the designated official prior to engaging in activities requiring'a pennit
within the local jurisdiction. Fees: Whenever a permit, inspection, or plan review is
required or allowed pursuant to the International Fire Code, or other applicable provision
of the Meridian City Code, the City may, by Resolution duly adopted by the City
Council, charge and collect a fee for such permit, inspection, or plan review.
105.1.1.1 Fire Department Plan Review. All commercial building plans and plans for
new tenant improvements and change of occupancy classification of a building or any
part thereof shall be submitted to the Fire Department Plans Review Technician for
review for compliance with the International Fire Code as adopted and amended.
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or
do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code
official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor. punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 dollars or by
imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that
a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
110.1.1.2 OvererewdiBg. Overcrowding and admittance of persons beY()1'ld the approved
capaeity of a place of assembly is prohibited. The chief, l:lfJon finding overei"owding
coflditions, or obstructions in aisles, passagøv,:ays or other møaHS of egress, or upon
finding a condition which eonstitutes a serious mønace to life, is amRorized to close the
faeility afld oause the assem.-bly, perform.ance, preseatation, spøctaele or entørtail1ll'Lent to
be stopfJed until such conditions are corrected or obstructions are removed.
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perfonn to
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remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. and shall be
liable to a fine of not less than $100.00 dollars and not more than $500.00 dollars.
901.6.1.1 Periodic Inspection and Testing. The chief is authorized to require periodic
inspection and testing of fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems, standpipe systems,
fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, smoke and heat ventilators, smoke
removal systems and other fire protection or fire extinguishing systems or appliances.
a. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested at least
annually, see the current edition of National Fire Protection Association Standard 25.
b. Fire alarm systems shall be inspected and tested at least annually, see the current
edition of National Fire Protection Association Standard 72.
c. Standpipe systems shall be inspected and tested at least every five (5) years, see
the current edition of National Fire Protection Association Standard 25.
901.4 Installation. Fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance with the
original installation standards for that system. Required fire protection systems shall be
extended, altered, or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection
whenever the building is altered, remodeled or added to. Alterations to fire protection
systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards. Fire protection systems
shall comply with the International Fire Code and the current appropriate edition of the
National Fire Protection Association Standards.
901.6.2 Inspection and Test Results. All inspection and test reports shall be sent to the
Chiefby the contractor (person) doing the maintenance or inspection. Reports of
inspections and tests shall be maintained on the premises and made available to the Chief
when requested.
903.2.7.1 Croup R, DivisioB 1 OeeupBBeies. l\11 automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout apartment hotlses three or more floors in height or containing 6 or
more dwelling units, in congregate residence thi-ee or more floors in height and having an
oeoopancy load of 20 or more in hotels, three or more floors in height or containing 13 or
more gHost roams. Residential or quiek response standat'è sprinklers shall be used in
(hvelling units and guest room portions of the building. For p\:lfPoses of this requiremønt,
and determining the ffi:u»her of floors, the word "floers" include those floors that arc
belovr gæde plane, at grade plane aftd abo','e grade planø.
903.4. A. All Buildings that are required to be sprinklered. "An approved audible
sprinkler flow alarm to alert the occupants of each tenant space shall be provided in the
interior of the building at a normally attended location within each tenant space with a
minimum of one per floor."
903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible devices and visual alarms with a minimum candela
rating of 110 shall be connected to eyery automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler
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water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a
single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be
provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm
system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building
fire alarm system.
903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be
provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in high rise multi-story
buildings.
903.4.4 Location of Fire Sprinkler Controls. Sprinkler riser and appurtenances shall
be enclosed in a one hour rated room equipped with an exterior door.
907.1.1 Construction documents. Construction documents for fire alarm systems shall
be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Construction
documents shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
1.
A floor plan.
2.
Locations of alarm-initiating and notification appliances.
3.
Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment.
4.
Annunciation.
5.
Power connection.
6. Battery calculations.
7. Conductor type and sizes.
8. Voltage drop calculations.
9. Manufacturers, model numbers and listing information for equipment, devices
and materials.
10.
Details of ceiling height and construction.
11.
The interface of fire safety control functions.
12.
Fire Alann Drawings shall be stand alone and drawn to 1/8" scale.
13.
Declaration of Occupancy Classification(s).
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907.1.2.1 Design Standards. Fire Alarm systems shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with the International Fire Code and the current edition of National Fire
Protection Association Standards 72.
907.1.3.1. Notification Devices. When fire alarm systems not required by the
International Fire Code are installed, the notification devices shall meet the minimum
design and installation requirements for systems, which are required by this code. Intent:
(Non-required fire alarm systems shall provide the same level of occupant notification
that required systems provide).
907.1.3.2. Partial Or Limited Detection Systems Are Allowed. Ifnotification devices
are provided, they must meet 907.1.3(1.) above.
SECTION 3: CHAPTER 33 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS.
That sections 3301.1.3, 3301.2.2, 3301.2.3, 3301.2.4.2, and 3308.1 through 3308.3 are
hereby deleted from the International Fire Code.
SECTION 3404 STORAGE.
3404.2.13.1.3 Underground Tanks Out Of Service For One Year. Underground tanks
that have been out of service for a period of 1 year shall be removed !Tom the ground in
accordance with Section 3404.2.14 or abandoned in place in accordance with Section
3404.2.13.1.4.
Upon approval of the Chief underground tanks that comply with the performance
standards for new or upgraded underground tanks set forth in Title 40 Section 280.20, or
280.21, ofthe Code of Federal Regulations may remain out of service indefinitely so long
as they remain in compliance with the operation, maintenance and release detection
requirements of the federal rule.
SECTION 3704 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC COMPRESSED GASES.
3704.2.2.7 Treatment systems. The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets, exhausted
enclosures and gas rooms, and local exhaust systems required in Sections 3704.2.2.4 and
3704.2.2.5 shall be directed to a treatment system. The treatment system shall be utilized
to handle the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation. The treatment
system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 3704.2.2.7.1 through 3704.2.2.7.5
and Section 510 of the International Mechanical Code.
Upon approval of the Chief, emergency response kits recommended by the Chlorine
Institute may be used for chlorine gas product leaks in lieu of the treatment system
requirements ofthis section, as long as there are adequate responders immediately
available, who are trained in their use and acceptable to the Chief.
ClL \PTER 45.
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Chapter 45 "Referenced Standards" - Shall be construed as the most current edition of
the National Fire Protection Association Standard available.
SECTION 4: REFERENCES TO APPENDIX. When the Meridian City Code
references an appendix to the International Fire Code 2003, the provisions of the
appendix shall apply to all APPENDICES A - G, APPENDIX A - BOARD OF
APPEALS, APPENDIX B - FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS,
APPENDIX C - FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION, APPENDIX D
- FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS, APPENDIX E - HAZARD CATEGORIES,
APPENDIX F - HAZARD RANKINGS, and APPENDIX G - CRYOGENIC FLUIDS -
WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTS, and all appendices are adopted, except as
for the amendments to APPENDIX A and APPENDIX D as amended herein below:
APPENDIX A SECTION AI01.3.2 BOARD OF APPEALS-VACANCIES.
AI01.3.2 Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the manner in
which original appointments are required to be made. Members appointed to fill a
vacancy in an unexpired term shall be eligible for reappointment to two full terms. If the
unexpired term cannot be filled by nomination by the code official or the chief
administrative officer of the jurisdiction, then the members shall be able to pursue a
member outside ofthe tenDS as outlined in Section AlO1.2, to appoint an unfilled
member position.
BIOS FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS- Only non combustible
construction as defined in the International Buildings Code Sections 703 A, 703 04.1,
703.4.2 will be allowed until the full fire flow as required by Appendix BIOS & Fire
Hydrants Locations and Distribution are provided per Appendix C are made serviceable.
~\PPENDIX D:
SECTION DI03 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS.
DI03.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Delete options 70' DIAMETER CUL-DE-
SAC and 60' HAMMERHEAD.
SECTION DI07 ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS.
DI07.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one-
or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 50 shall be provided
with separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements
of Section D 1 04.3.
DI07.1 EXCEPTIONS:
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be
increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development,
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which is slated to occur within the next 6 months, or as determined by the code
official.
(Ord. 03 1039, 8 26 2003, off. 8 26 2003)
10 4 3: SEVEIL-\BILITY:
10-4-5: SEVERABILITY:
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed severable and a finding by a court oflaw
that a provision of this chapter is unlawful shall have no effect on the remaining
provisions. (Ord. 03 1039, g 26 2003, eff. 8 26 2003)
SECTION 5: All ordinances, resolutions. orders or part there of in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed. rescinded and annulled.
SECTION 6: VALIDITY:
The Meridian City Council hereby declares that any section. paragraph. sentence or word
of this ordinance as adopted and amended herein be declared for any reason to be invalid
it is the intent of the Meridian City Council that it would have passed all other portions of
this ordinance independent of the elimination here from of an y portion as may be
declared inv~lid.
SECTION 7: DATE OF EFFECT:.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication
on or about August 1. 2005.
Section 2. That pursuant to the affinnative vote of one-half (1/2) plus one (1) of
the Members ofthe full Council, the rule requiring two (2) separate readings by title and
one (1) reading in full be, and the same is hereby, dispensed with, and accordingly. This
ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication on or
about August 1,2005.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 2£3 - day of
c-T~ ,2005.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this z,ø~ day of
,7 ~ , 2005.
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APPROVED:
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 05- (/5"6
PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT MERIDIAN CITY
FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE
An Ordinance of the City of Meridian amending Title 10, Chapter 1, of the Meridian
City Code regarding the Fire Prevention Code and the adoption of the International Fire
Code with some exceptions.
A full text ofthis ordinance is available for review at City Hall, City of Meridian, 33
East Idaho, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its
passage, approval and publication on or abq\l.hAnß gu&~/l, 2005.
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Mayor and City Council ; dl.ïA =
By: William G. Berg, Jr., City Cler~ 7~ ,,/.0 f!
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First Reading: 6- 21] -Pfí "","'/~ C'oJ IWT'{ ~ ,::.",
Adopted after first reading by suspensio;Ôf,thè'~ùIß;åS\~ì1owed pursuant to Idaho Code
50-902: YES )<' NO
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO ADEQUACY OF
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 05~ II Sl3
The undersigned, William LM. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian,
Idaho, hereby certifies that he is the legal advisor ofthe City and has reviewed a copy of
the attached Ordinance No. 05- (/"~& of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and
has found the same to be true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public
pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A (3).
DATED this 2B~dayof J"~ ,2005
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City Attorney
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