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HomeMy WebLinkAbout807 Uniform Fire Code CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 80? BY COUNCIL MEMBER Ke/lfL /3/rd.-- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, REPEALING CHAPTER 10, TITLE II, OF THE REVISED AND COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AND AMENDING TITLE II BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF A NEW CHAPTER 10 PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AS AMENDED WITH CHANGES, THE ADOPTION OF APPENDICES, AND ADDING THERETO THAT A VIOLATION OF ANY DUTY OR PROHIBITION IMPOSED IS DEEMED PUNISHABLE AS A MISDEMEANOR. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO: SECTION 1: That Chapter 10 of Title II of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian be and the same is hereby repealed. SECTION 2: That Title 11 of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian be amended and the same is hereby amended by the addition thereto of a new Chapter 10 to be known and designated as Sections 2-1001,2-1002,2-1003,2-1004 and 2-1005 of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian to provide as follows: 2-1001 : ADOPTION OF 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE: 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 prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain Code and Standards known as the UNIFORM FIRE CODE, including Appendix Chapters II-A, II-F, II-J, III-A, III-B, V-A, VI-A, VI-E, and the UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS published by the International Fire Code Institute, being particularly the 1997 edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by Section 2 of this Chapter, three (3) copies of which have been and are now on file 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 Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Meridian, County of Ada, State of Idaho. UNIFORM FIRE CODE REPEAL AND RE-ENACT 1 2~1002: AMENDMENTS MADE TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE: (1) Section 103.1.4 Uniform Fire Code be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 103.1.4 APPEALS. To determine the suitability of alternative materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code, there shall be and hereby is created a Board of Appeals consisting of five (5) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon pertinent matters. The Chief shall be an ex-officio member and shall act as secretary of the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the executive body and shall hold office at their pleasure. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render decisions and findings in writing to the Fire Chief with a duplicate copy to the appellant. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provision of the code, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. (2) Section 103.3.2.1 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 103.3.2.1 NEW CONSTRUCTION AND AL TERA liONS. Approval as a result of plan 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 the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. (3) Section 104.3.2 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same and is amended to provide as follows: Section 104.3.2 RECORDS RETENTION. 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. (4) Section 105.8 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 105.8 PERMIT REQUIRED. A permit, if required by the local jurisdiction, shall be obtained from the designated official prior to engaging in activities requiring a permit from the local jurisdiction. (5) Section 204-C UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: UNIFORM FIRE CODE REPEAL AND RE~ENACT 2 Section 204-C. DEFINITION OF CHIEF. Chief is the chief of the fire department serving the jurisdiction, the Chiefs authorized representative, or as appropriate the Idaho State Fire Marshall. (6) Section 1001.5.2 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 1001.5.2 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. Section 1001.5.2.01 Follows: a. Systems Shall be Inspected and Tested as 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 system shall be inspected and tested at least every five years, see the current edition of National Fire Protection Association Standard 25. Section 1001.5.2.02 An owner of a property or the authority having jurisdiction may establish a more stringent inspection and testing schedule. Section 1001.5.2.03 EXCEPTIONS: a. Automatic fire extinguishing equipment associated with commercial cooking operations when in compliance with Section 1006. b. Systems in high rise buildings when in compliance with Section 1001.5.4. Section 1001.5.2.04 All inspection and test reports shall be sent to the Chief by 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. UNIFORM FIRE CODE REPEAL AND RE-ENACT 3 (7) Section 1003.1.1 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 1003.1.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. Fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code and the current appropriate edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standards. (8) Section 1003.1.2 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 1003.1.2 STANDARDS. Fire extinguishing systems shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code and the current appropriate edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standards. (9) Section 1003.2.9 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 1003.2.9 GROUP R, DIVISION 1 OCCUPANCIES. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout apartment houses three or more floors in height or containing 06 or more dwelling units, in congregate residence three or more floors in height and having an occupancy load of 20 or more in hotels, three or more floors in height or containing 13 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick-response standard sprinklers shall be used in dwelling units and guest room portions of the building. For purposes of this requirement, and determining the number of floors, the word "floors" include those floors that are below surface grade, at surface grade, and those above surface grade. (10) Section 1007.1.1 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 1007.1.1 APPLICABILITY. Fire alarm systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code and the current edition of National Fire Protection Association Standards 72. (11) Section 1007.3.1 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: 1007.3.1 DESIGN STANDARDS. Fire alarm systems, automatic fire detectors, emergency voice alarm communication systems and notification devices shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code and the current edition of National Fire Protection Association Standards 72. UNIFORM FIRE CODE REPEAL AND RE-ENACT 4 1007.3.1.01 NOTIFICATION DEVICES. When fire alarm systems not required by the Uniform 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 ). 1007.3.1.02 Partial or Limited Detection Systems are allowed. If notification devices are provided, they must meet Subsection 1007.3.1.01 above. (12) Article 78 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL, UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: ARTICLE 78 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL. Delete Section 7801.3 through 7801.3.1.2, and Section 7802.1 through 7802.4.3 (13) Section 7902.1.7.2.3 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 7902.1.7.2.3 UNDERGROUND TANKS OUT OF SERVICE FOR ONE YEAR. 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 of the 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. (14) Section 8003.3.1.3.5.1 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: Section 8003.3.1.3.5.1 TREATMENT SYSTEMS. 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 of this section, as long as there are adequate responders immediately available, who are trained in their use and acceptable to the Chief. (15) Section 101.8 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be and the same is amended to provide as follows: UNIFORM FIRE CODE REPEAL AND RE-ENACT 5 Section 101.8 REFERENCES TO APPENDIX. When this code references the appendix, the provisions of the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted. The following appendices of the UFC are adopted: 01. Appendix II-A. Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas. 02. Appendix II-F. Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations Outside Buildings. 03. Appendix II-J. Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Tanks Located within Below Grade Vaults. 04. Appendix III-A. Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings. 05. Appendix III-B. Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution. 06. Appendix V-A. Nationally Recognized Standards of Good Practice. 07. Appendix VI-A. Hazardous Materials Classifications. 08. Appendix VI-E. Reference Tables from the Uniform Building Code. 2-1003: SAVINGS CLAUSE: Nothing in this Chapter or in the Uniform Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be construed to affect any suit, action, or proceeding now pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, nor any cause or causes of action accrued or existing, under any act or ordinance repealed hereby. Nor shall any right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Chapter. 2-1004: PENALTIES: (1) A violation of this Chapter is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor and any person who violates any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted and amended herein or fails to comply herewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds 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 fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Board of Appeals as provided for under Section 103.1.4 of the Uniform Fire Code or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the required time, shall severally for each and every such violation and non- compliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine of up to three hundred ($300.00) dollars or by imprisonment for a maximum of six (6) months 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; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibitive conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. (2) The application of the above penalties shall not be held to prevent the UNIFORM FIRE CODE REPEAL AND RE~ENACT 6 enforced removal of prohibitive conditions. (3) Whenever it appears to the City Council that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice violating any provision of this Chapter, the City Council may institute a civil action in the district court to enforce compliance with this Chapter. Upon a showing that a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this Chapter, a permit or temporary injunction, restraining order or other such relief as the court deems appropriate may be granted. The City Council shall not be required to furnish any bond in said civil proceeding. 2-1005: VALIDITY: The Meridian City Council hereby declares that any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Chapter or of the Uniform Fire Code 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 Chapter independent of the elimination herefrom of any portion as may be declared invalid. SECTION 3: All ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, rescinded and annulled. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect within one (1) month after its passage and publication, according to law. PA~D BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this of oVenvl>er ,1998. 4- -If:: day APPROYED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this Lf~ day of liffzvr?/'h-bet- , 1998. C C.C n. C2- f= MAYOR 7 , Merid.ian City~Rpral Violunteer Fire . ep8Itment 116 Meridian St. -- Mendlgn, Idaho 8364~ PhOnerqr1234 1 \'V~ . V?/ r' June 30,1998 Mayor Robert Corrie and City Council Members, At this time the Fire Dept. would like to adopt the 1997 Uniform Fire Code with changes to comply with the State's requirements. The Fire Dept. will help in the changes in the code assist in any other way we can. Thank you for your time and assistance. ~.~~ K.W. Bowers Fire Chief ag( tI~ RL.Voss . Fife Marshal Oi--t% ,~ o of-~ f1 o\f 1