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Introduction Date: April 8, 2013
Public Hearing Date: April 22, 2013
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Postponed to: May 13, 2013
Additional Public Hearing: May 13, 2013
Failed: May 13, 2013
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE, SECTION 12.0.11,
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING THE 2012
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) INCLUDING REVISIONS
WHEREAS, as of the 16 day of November 2012, the State of Alaska has adopted the
2009 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC); and
WHEREAS, revisions the State of Alaska makes to the IBC affects the City of Seward's
deferral from the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 edition of the IBC is currently being reviewed by the State of
Alaska for proposed adoption in 2013; and
Irmo WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the IBC are proposed by the State of Alaska
and the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the scope of providing a safe
place to work and live for the citizens of the City of Seward.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The asterisks note changes made by the State of Alaska to the IBC. These
asterisks are inserted for the benefit of the reader to indicate items which were changed by the
State and cannot be modified to be any less restrictive by the City of Seward. These marks will
be removed by the City Clerk before being codified.
Section 2. The Seward City Code Section12.05.011 is deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
12.05.011 International Building Code Adopted
A. The International Building Code, Chapters 1 -12, 14 -28, 30 -35, and Appendix C, 2012 Edition
approved and published by the International Code Council, is hereby designated and shall be
known as the Seward Building Code and shall constitute the laws of the City relating to building
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regulation. Although not published in full in this section, all provisions of the International
Building Code, 2012 Edition, except as provided in subsection D of this section, shall be and
hereby adopted by reference to the same extent as if set forth in full in this section, except to the
extent that the International Building Code shall be in conflict with this code or any relevant
ordinance later adopted, in which case the provisions of this code shall prevail.
B. The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the City designated edition of the
International Building Code, for public use, inspection and examination, so long as the
provisions thereof remain in force.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove,
convert, demolish, or equip any building or structure in the city, or cause or permit the same to
be done, contrary of any provision of the provisions of the International Building Code adopted
and incorporated as the Seward Building Code by this section.
D. The International Building Code (IBC), 2012 Edition, adopted in Subsection A of this section,
Chapters 1 -12, 14 -28, 30 -35, and appendix C, are adopted by reference to regulate all
occupancies and buildings with the following revisions:
1) *The IBC, is revised by deleting all references to the "ICC Electrical Code or NFPA 70"
and replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of
October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time"
2) *The IBC, is amended by deleting all references to the "International Fuel Gas Code"
with the exception of Chapters 6 & 7 and all references to the "International Plumbing
Code" and replacing them with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as
amended as of February 23, 2011 and as amended from time to time ".
3) *Chapter 1 of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Section 101.4.4 Property Maintenance in
its entirety.
4) Chapter 1 of the IBC Section 101.4.6 Energy, is adopted as reference.
5) Chapter 1 of the IBC Section 102.6 Existing Structures, is amended by deleting "the
International Property Maintenance Code or" from the section.
6) Chapter 1 of the IBC Section 103 Department of Building Safety is amended by deleting
the title and the entire paragraph and replacing it with "Section 103 BUILDING
DEPARTMENT. 103.1 General: The official in charge of enforcing the provisions of this
code will be known as the Building Official. The Building Official shall have the
authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in
order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and
provisions shall be compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and
procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in
this code."
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it 7) Chapter 1 Section 104.10.1 Flood hazard areas is amended by deleting the entire section
and replacing it with "The building official shall not grant modification to any provision
required in a flood hazard area as determined by Seward City Code Chapter 15.25 and a
flood plain development permit for construction is approved by Community
Development ".
8) Chapter 1 Section 105.1 Permits is amended by inserting the phrase "if such work
exceeds $1000 in materials and labor expense," after the words "...or cause any such
work to be done,' and before the words "... shall first make application to the Building
Official.... ".
9) Chapter 1 Section 105. Work exempt from permit, Building 1.; is amended by deleting
"120 square feet" and replacing it with "200 square feet provided the structure meets
other City ordinances ".
10) Chapter 1 Section 105.3 Application for permit is amended by deleting "department of
building safety" and replacing it with "Building Department ".
11) Chapter 1 Section 107.1 Exception is amended by adding the number "1." in front of
"The building official...". The addition of "2. U occupancies under 3000 square feet not
offered for use by persons other than the property owner or the owner's employees, not
open to the public, and not containing hazardous material in excess of those found in
Tables 307.7(1) and 307.7(2), the building official is authorized to waive the
requirements of construction documents and other data from a registered design
professional provided the submitted construction documents and data are in clear
compliance with the requirements of this code ".
12) *Chapter 1 Section 107.2.2 Fire Protection system shop drawings; is amended by adding
the sentence "A copy of the approved stamped plans are to be retained on site ".
13) Chapter 1 Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees; is amended by deleting "the schedule"
and replacing it with "Table 1 -A Building Permit Fees... ".
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TOTAL VALUATION FEE
TABLE 1 -A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for
each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for
each additional $1000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $100,000.00.
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$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus
$4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, up to and including
$1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus
$3.15 for each $1,000.00, or fraction thereof.
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Other Inspections and Fees
1. Plan review fee 65% of the permit fee
2. Inspections outside of normal business $47.00 per hour
hours...
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically $47.00 per hour
indicated.
4. Additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge - $47.00 per hour
one -half hour).
5. For use of outside consultants for plan
checking and inspections, or Actual Costs
both
14) Chapter 1 Section 110.3.3 Lowest floor; elevation is amended by deleting the entire section
and replacing with "In flood hazard areas the requirements of Seward City Code Chapter 15.25
shall be adhered to ".
15) Chapter 1 Section 110.3.7 Energy efficiency inspections; is amended by deleting the section.
16) Chapter 1 Section 110.3.10.1 Flood hazard documentation; is amended by deleting the entire
section and replacing it with "Documentation required by Seward City Code Chapter 15.25 shall
be submitted prior to issuance of a permanent Certificate of Occupancy ".
17) Chapter 1 Section 111.2 Certificate issued; is amended by revising "...are enforced by the
department of building safety,..." to "... are enforced by the building department,..."
18) Chapter 1 Section 113 Board of Appeals; is amended by deleting the entire section and
replacing it with " 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this
code shall be in accordance with Seward City Code Section 9.15.112.
19) Chapter 1 Section 114.3 Prosecution of violations; is amended by adding the sentence
"Prosecution of a violation(s) shall conform to the requirements of AS 18.70.100." at the end of
the existing last sentence.
20) Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions; is amended by adding "Conex. Is a unit that (A) is used
as a container to ship products which also can be used as temporary storage structure when
meeting the requirements of Section 108. (B); is used as a permanent structure complying with
the requirements of this code and other adopted codes of the municipality ".
21) *Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: Existing Structure (For Chapter 34); is amended by
deleting the entire section and replacing it with "A structure that (A) was erected before
December 5, 1956; or (B) was erected before the adoption of the 2012 International Building
Code, 2012 International Fire Code, 2012 International Mechanical Code and the 2012
International Fuel Gas Code, and complies with the building code regulations in effect at the
time of construction ".
22) Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: Existing Structure (For Chapter 34); is further amended
by adding "2012 International Residential Code" after "2012 International Building Code ".
23) *Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: is amended by adding a new definition "Portable
'"" Mancamps. A mancamp that is on a skid and wheels as a single unit and pulled by a vehicle
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twai
without separating ".
24) *Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: is amended by adding a new definition "Relocatable
Mancamps. A mancamp that is disassembled and loaded on a trailer to relocate ".
25) *Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: FOSTER CARE FACILITIES is amended by adding a
new definition: "A home with an occupant load of over five that houses children under the age
of 18, NOT RELATED TO EACH OTHER, and are classified as R -3 occupancies."
26) *Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: is amended by adding a new definition "MOVED
STRUCTURE. Moving an existing building with work involving additions, alterations, or
change of occupancy."
27) *Chapter 3 Section 305.2 Group E day care facilities; is amended after ".. by more than five
children.." by adding "including the children related to the staff," who are ...
28) *Chapter 3 Section 305.2 Group E day care facilities; is further amended by adding an
exception to read: " Exception: Family child care homes occupied as their primary residence
(Group R -3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total
of 12 children, including children related to staff, of any age without conforming to the
requirements of this regulation (Group E occupancy), except for smoke detectors and alarms
described in Section 907.2.11.2, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms as specified in Section
908 and ACC 18.70.095, whichever is most strictest applies, means of egress requirements of
Section 1003, including emergency escape openings as required by Section 1029 for napping and
sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher requirements as described in the International Fire Code ". 1
29) *Chapter 3 Section 308.3 Institutional Group I -1; is amended by adding "Facilities within
this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in
emergency situations must comply with Section 427" after "capable of self - preservation ".
30) *Chapter 3 Section 308.3 Institutional Group I -1; is amended by adding " Section 308.3.3 A
child care facility that provides on a 24 -hour basis to more than five children of two and half
years of age or less, including children related to the staff, shall classified as I -2. "
31) *Chapter 3 Section 308.4.1 Institutional Group I -2, Five or fewer persons receiving care: is
amended by adding in the first sentence "including persons related to the staff," after ..the above
with five or fewer persons.
32) *Chapter 3 Section 308.6.4 Institutional Group I -2, Five or fewer persons receiving care in a
dwelling unit: is amended by adding to the first sentence "including persons related to the staff'
after "custodial care ".
33) *Chapter 3 Section 310.1 Residential Group R: is amended by adding the sentence "For
facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to
respond in emergency situations, see Section 427." at the end of the section.
34) *Chapter 3 Section 310.2 Definitions: is amended by adding the definition of "Foster home ".
35) *Chapter 3 Section 310.6 Residential Group R -4; is amended by adding a new section
"310.6.1 Foster homes: Once a provider takes in six or more (non - related) children, the
occupancy is defined as an R -4, otherwise the occupancy is R -3."
36) *Chapter 4 Section 406.3.4 Separation paragraph 1 is amended by deleting "1/2 inch (12.7
mm) gypsum board" and replacing it with "5/8 inch (15.88 mm) Type X gypsum board ".
37) *Chapter 4 Section 412.4.1 Exterior walls: is amended by deleting "30 feet (9,144 mm)" and
replacing it with "20 feet (6,098mm) ".
38) *Adding Chapter 4 Section 425 Special Security Requirements for Elevated Buildings.
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Fi.. 39) *Adding Chapter 4 Section 426 Occupants Needing Special Assistance (Groups I -1, I -2 & R-
4).
40) *Chapter 5 Section 504 General building heights and areas: is modified by adding a new
section; "Section 501.3 Location on property: Buildings must adjoin or have access to a
permanent public way or yard on not less than one side. Required yards by this section must be
permanently maintained."
41) *Chapter 5 Section 504 Building Height: is amended by adding a new section 504.4:
"Section 504.4 Day care facilities: Facilities that are operated in a primary residence (Group R -3)
between the hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 pm and accommodating up to 12 children, including
those related to the staff, of any age may use the second story of the building without providing
an automatic sprinkler system, or complying with Table 508.4, Table 602 and Type VA
requirements set out in Table 503, if all other applicable legal provisions for a Group E
occupancy are met."
42) *Chapter 5 Table 509 Incidental Accessory occupancies: is amended by changing the
wording in the first block under the left column to read: "Furnace rooms in Group E, I, and R-
1,R-2 and R -4 occupancies regardless of BTU input, and furnace rooms of all other occupancies
where the largest piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input. ".
43) *Chapter 6 Table 602 Fire Resistance rating requirements for exterior walls based on fire
separation distance: add footnote h to read "Combination shops related to an educational facility
shall be considered an F -1 occupancy and shall be separated from the E occupancy according to
this table. ";
44) *Chapter 6 Section 603.1.3 Electrical is amended by adding "Section 603.1.3.1 Electrical
tr. weatherheads should be installed on the gable ends when a metal roof is installed. ";
45) *Chapter 7 Section 705.2 Projections is amended by adding to item 2 at the end of the first
sentence "or fire separation distance in the absence of a lot line. ";
46) *Chapter 7 Section 718.4.2 Groups R -1 and R -2 is amended to read "Draftstopping must be
provided in attics, mansards, overhangs, or other concealed roof spaces of Group R -2 buildings
with three or more dwelling units and in all Group R -1 buildings. The intervening space between
any two draftstops or walls must be designed for adequate cross ventilation as described in
Section 1203.2. Draftstopping must be installed above, and in line with, tenant and dwelling
separation walls that do not extent to the underside of the roof sheathing above. ";
47) *Chapter 7 Section 718.4.2 Groups R -1 and R -2 exception 3 is amended to read
" Draftstopping in attics spaces of Group R -1 and R -2 occupancies that do not exceed four stories
in height may be installed so that the area between draftstops that extends from the ceiling to the
roof does not exceed 3,000 square feet, and the greatest horizontal dimension does not exceed 60
feet. The draftstops do not have to be located directly above or in line with walls separating
tenant spaces, unless part of the construction required by other provisions of this code. Adequate
cross ventilation must be provided in accordance with Section 1203.2. ";
48) *Chapter 8 Section 804.4.1 is amended to read "I -1, I -2 and I -3's shall utilized Class 1
flooring covering."
49) *Chapter 8 Section 806.1 General requirements, is amended by adding at the end of the
fourth paragraph "or treated by method approved by the fire code official."
50) * Chapter 9 Section 903.2.3 Group E is amended to read: Group E. An automatic sprinkler
system must be provided throughout all buildings with group E occupancies. The use of a
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firewall or barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area for purpose of this section.
Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.
(A) An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of
educational building below the level of discharge.;
(B) Home Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than five persons
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must be equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in Section 903.3.1.3 or an
equivalent system approved by the building official."
51) *Chapter 9 Section 903.2.8 Group R is amended to read "Group R. An automatic sprinkler
system must be installed in Group R occupancies except as required in 903.2.8.1 through
903.2.8.4."
52) *Chapter 9 Section 903.2.8 is amended by adding a new section "Section 903.2.8.3 Group R-
1 Health Clinics with transient quarters: May utilize N.F.P.A. 13R sprinkler system throughout
the building; a fire barrier may be utilized to separate the building and utilize a N.F. P.A 13D. In
addition, rental cabins with potable water with stays less than 30 days will be considered R -1's
and will follow this section."
53) *Chapter 9 Section 903.2.8 is amended by adding a new section "Section 903.2.8.4 Group R-
2: An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R -2 fire area that are
more than two stories in height, including basements, or that have more than four dwelling units
or 16 sleeping rooms."
54) *Chapter 9 Section 903.3.1.1 is amended by adding a new section "Section 903.3.1.1.2
Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms: When provisions of this code require the installation of
automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms must
occur as described in Chapter 30 Elevators and conveying systems, of the IBC and N.F.P.A 13,
(elevator hoist ways and machine rooms) and adopted by reference, and the American Society
for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as adopted
by 8 AAC 77.005, as amended as of October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time; and
the fire sprinkler head for the top of the elevator shafts may have a globe valve installed so the
single head can be turned off in an emergency. The globe valve must be marked and sealed or
locked in the open position.
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine is:
(A) separated from the remainder of the building as described in IBC Section
3006.4;
(B) smoke detection is provided in accordance with N.F.P.A 72, and adopted by
reference;
(C) notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location;
and
(D) fire extinguisher is provided in the machine room."
55) *Chapter 9 Section 903.3.1.1 Inspector's test valve, is amended by adding a new section
"Section 903.3.1.1.3 Inspector's test valve. A test valve will be installed at the remote area in
both dry and wet systems to equal the required flow of one sprinkler head. In locations that use
floor control valves the inspector test valve may be collocated. It can be installed to the exterior
or to an interior drain."
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56) *Chapter 9 Section 903.3.6 Hose threads; is amended by deleting "the fire code official" and
replacing it with "AS 18.70.084."
57) *Chapter 9 Section 906.1 Where required; is amended by deleting the Exception in number
1.
58) *Chapter 9 Section 907.1.2 Fire Alarm shop drawings, is amended by adding the following
required fire alarm shop drawings for plan review:
``14. System riser diagrams;
15. Fire systems designer stamp, signature and date."
59) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.1 Group A, is amended by replacing the exception to read: "A
manual fire alarm system shall be installed in GroupA -2 occupancies with an occupant load of
100 or more."
60) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.2 Group B is amended by deleting the exception.
61) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.3Group E is amended by adding a second paragraph to read:
"Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes within a day care use of a Group E occupancy
must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with Section 907.2.11.2 and deleting Exception
62) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.4 Group F, is amended by deleting the exception.
63) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.6.1 Group I -1, is amended by deleting the exception 1.
64) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.7 Group M, is amended by deleting exception 2.
65) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.9.1 Manual fire alarm system is amended by deleting exception 2.
66) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.10.1 Manual fire alarm system is amended by deleting exception 2.
67) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.11 Single and multiple station smoke alarms, is amended by
adding a second paragraph to read: "When a plan review is required for an existing Group R
occupancy, smoke alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.11."
68) *Chapter 9 Section 907.7.2 Record of completion is amended by adding a second paragraph
to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in accordance with
N.F.P.A 72, as adopted by reference, must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the
division of fire and life safety or the deferred jurisdiction having authority within 30 days of the
completion of the installation."
69) *Chapter 9 Section 907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance; is amended by adding a new
section "907.8.1 Mancamp relocation. On each portable or relocatable camp move, a licensed or
certified electrician can disconnect and reconnect the fire alarm system, and a licensed or
certified plumber can disconnect and reconnect the suppression system. The mancamp must be
certified by an appropriate fire system permit holder to provide documentation that the system
has been placed back in service and is ready for operation. System certification documentation is
to be retained on site and available for review upon request. Annual requirements are still
required by the code as reference by 13 AAC 50.025."
70) *Chapter 9 Section 908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms; is amended by adding after the first
sentence the following: At least one carbon monoxide detector or alarm shall be installed on
each floor level."
71) *Chapter 9 Section 908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms; is amended by adding the following
SENTENCE at the end of the paragraph: "Power source: In new construction, carbon monoxide
detectors and alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring if the wiring is
�.., served from a commercial source, and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Wiring shall be
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permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than what is required for overcurrent
protection."
72) *Chapter 9 Section 909.18 Acceptance tests; is amended by adding a new sentence: "A copy
of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the division of fire and life safety or the
deferred authority having jurisdiction by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the
completion of the installation."
73) *Chapter 9 Section 910.1 General; is amended by deleting "Exception 2 ".
74) *Chapter 10 Section 1009.4 Stairway width; is amended by adding an exception: "Exception
5: Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of Section 1009."
75) *Chapter Section 1009.9.2 Outdoor conditions is amended by adding a sentence: "In
occupancies other than Group R -3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R -3
occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice
shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice."
76) *Chapter 10 Section 1010.8.2 Outdoor conditions; is amended by adding a sentence: "In
occupancies other than Group R -3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R -3
occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice
shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice."
77) *Chapter 10 Section 1015.2.2 Three or more exits or exit access doorways; is amended by
adding an exception: EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where the access to three or more exits is required, the
separation distance of the third exit door or exit access doorway shall not be less than one -third
of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served."
78) *Chapter 10 Table 1018.1 Corridor fire - resistance rating; is amended by adding footnote d esi
"R -2 Occupancies shall be permitted to have a one -hour rated corridor without a sprinkler system
when the corridor;
(A) serves any occupant load LESS THAN 10;
(B) serves less than four dwelling units or 16 or LESS sleep rooms;
And
(C) is less three stories in height."
79) *Chapter 10 Section 1019.1 General; is amended by adding a sentence: "Exterior exit
balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the means of
egress."
80) *Chapterl0 Section 1021.2.2 Basements; is amended by adding a second paragraph:
"Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except Group R -3, used
exclusively for the service of the building, may have access to only one exit. Any other use of the
basement or the first level below the first story must have at least two exits arranged as described
in Section 1015.2. For purposes of this paragraph, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance
offices, and similar uses may not be considered as providing service to the building."
81) *Chapter 10 Section 1029.1 General; is amended by deleting Exceptions 1 & 2.
82) *Chapter 11 Section 1101.1 Scope; is amended by deleting the first sentence and adding
sentences at the end of the section: "Compliance review by the SEWARD BUILDING
DEPARTMENT is limited to the review of the accessible route, means of egress requirements of
the code, and at least one accessible toilet room along the accessible route. Compliance with the
requirements of this chapter and other provisions within the code for accessibility of persons
with physical disabilities is the exclusive responsibility of the owner or design professional of
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record. An advisory plan review may be obtained regarding the design for accessibility of a
structure from the office of the state ADA coordinator for the ADA COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
at the 10 Floor State Office Building, P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, Alaska 99811 -201; telephone
NUMBER 907 - 465 -6929, or http: / /Alaska.gov /ada."
83) *Chapter 16 Section 1601.1 is amended by adding a second paragraph: "This chapter is
adopted as design criteria for the structural safety of buildings constructed under this code.
Review for conformance with this is not performed by the division of fire and life safety.
Compliance with the requirements of this chapter, other provisions in the code for structural
design, the Alaska Administrative Order No. 175, local government flood reduction ordinances,
and federal oversight and authority through the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under C.F.R. 44, Parts 59-60 is the
exclusive responsibility of the building owner or design professional of record. Information on
approaches and grants for mitigating natural hazards in construction, including seismic hazards,
are available through the State of Alaska, division of homeland security and emergency
management at http: / /www.ready.alaska.gov ."
84) *Chapter 31 Section 3101.1 Temporary structures; is amending the first sentence to read:
The provisions of this section apply to deferred jurisdictions as allowed under 13 AAC 50.075
only, for structures other than tents and membrane structures, erected for a period of less than
180 days."
85) *Chapter 31 Section 3103.2 Construction documents; is amended by adding a second
sentence: "Structures of less than 300 square feet in floor area that are designed for the specific
Imo purpose of providing an enclosure for non - hazardous equipment, and not containing hazardous
materials in excess of those found in Tables 307.7(1) and 307.7(2) are not required to be sealed
by a registered design professional."
86) *Chapter 31 Section 3401.3 is amended by deleting this section.
87) *Chapter 34 Section 3401.3 Compliance; is amended to read: "Compliance with other codes.
Alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing structures must comply with
the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy in the International
Fire Code 2012 edition as adopted by reference; the International Mechanical Code 2012 edition
as adopted by reference."
88) Chapter 34 Section 3401.6 Alterative compliance: this section is deleted.
89) * *Chapter 34 Section 3403.2 Flood hazard areas; is amended to read: "SECTION 3403.2
FLOOD HAZARD AREAS. FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS ESTABLISHED BY SEWARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SCC TITLE 15.
90) *Chapter 34 Section 3411.1 Scope; is amended by adding a sentence the end of the first
paragraph: "This Section 3411 is adopted as guidance for accessibility."
91) *Chapter 34 Section 3412.2 Applicability; is amended to read: "Applicability. Structures
meeting the definition of "existing structure" under Section 202 of this code in which there is
work involving additions, alterations, or changes in occupancy must conform to the requirements
of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 — 3408 of this code."
92) *Chapter 35 Reference Standards; is amended by changing or adding the referenced
standards from the publication date listed to the following editions and the standards are adopted
i... by reference:
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N.F.P.A 10 -2013 Portable Fire Extinguishers
N.F.P.A 13 -2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
N.F.P.A 13d -2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes
N.F.P.A 13R -2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to
and Including Four Stories in height
N.F.P.A 14 -2013 Standpipe and Hose system
N.F.P.A 20 -2013 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
N.F.P.A 72 -2013 National Fire Alarm Code
N.F.P.A 750 -2010 Standards for Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
N.F.P.A 2001 -2012 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
93) * Appendix of the 1. B. C. is revised by adding APPENDIX L as follows:
"APPENDIX L OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING BUILDINGS"
L 101, General. These provisions have been established to provide engineering methods
for the design and construction of hydrocarbon processing buildings in this state.
L 102, Scope. These standards augment and are used in conjunction with the respective
requirements of the 2012 [2009] International Building Code (I.B.C.), International Mechanical
Code (I.M.C.), International Fire Code (I.F.C.) and International Fuel Gas Code (I F. G. C.) as
the minimum requirements for occupancies (F, H, S and U) when designing and constructing
hydrocarbon (facilities that are directly connected with the transport or processing of oil and gas
or by- products) buildings in this state. These standards apply to industrial occupancies attached
to H -2 buildings such as the following: control rooms, offices, break rooms, warehouses,
generator enclosures, vehicle storage, and others as approved by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ).
L 102.1 [102.2], Small unoccupied remote dedicated structures, shelters, and enclosures,
such as a wellhead shelter (any item that is put over the top of the wellhead that totally encloses
the wellhead), communications shelters (unoccupied buildings with no hazardous vapors, gases,
or products open to the atmosphere within the structure and that is utilized solely for the housing
of wires and their components), pigging enclosures, meter building, and shut -down valve
enclosures may be classified as a Group U occupancy if the following conditions are met:
1. The building is less than 1,000 square feet;
2. The contents of the building include only meters, valves, or pipe work;
3. The building is not normally occupied more than once during a 12 -hour
period;
4. If the building exceeds 300 square feet, the building has at least two exits;
5. Remote is defined as a location that is secured and has limited or no public
access and where no other occupied non -oil and gas related buildings or
structures are located within one half mile of a flare or emergency process
safety blow down exhaust termination.;
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,,. 6. Dedicated is defined as housing only equipment associated with a single
activity such as metering or pigging.
L 102.2 [102.3], Structures that meet the requirements of Section L 102.1 [102.2] shall
neither require conformance with I.B.C. Section 1604.4 nor a professional engineer's registration
number or seal on plans if all of the following conditions exist:
1. The building is less than 300 square feet;
2. The building is pre- manufactured;
3. The pre- manufactured building is based on the manufacturer's
experience or the building has been load tested for the site location
conditions.
L 102.3 [102.4], Factory fabricated structures of less than 400 square feet in area,
singularly or aggregate, that are designed for the specific purpose of providing an enclosure for
non - hazardous equipment and not containing hazardous materials in excess of those found in
I.B.C. Tables 307.1(1) and 307.7(2) are exempt from plan review in accordance with IB.C.
105.2. Any structure shall not be occupied for any reason other than maintenance and service of
equipment housed within the structure.
L 103, Hydrocarbon processing buildings are considered Special Industrial Occupancies
as defined in IB.C. 503.1.1 and are therefore exempt from the height and area limitations of
'B.C. Table 503.
L 103.1, Module separation. Elevated pipe ways extending from a building need not be
considered projections of the building.
L103.2.1, Building extensions and service area platforms. Building extensions of
Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings into the yard, include landings, platforms, stairs, vessels,
vessel enclosures, tanks, and exhaust or intake hoods. Clear and unobstructed access for
firefighting is to be no less than 40 feet. Bridging between buildings must be designed to allow
access and operation for firefighting.
L_104, Stairs, landings, handrails, and guardrails. Stairs, landings, handrails, and
guardrails must meet the minimum requirements of 8 AAC 61, as amended as of October 6, 2002
and as amended from time to time; these regulations supersede the respective requirements of the
I.B.C.
L 104.1, Landings Floor level at doors. Floors or landings may be more than one inch
lower than the threshold of doorways if an attempt is made to minimize the drop through the use
of ramps at interior doorways as described in Section 1008.1.6, of the I B. C.
L 104.2, Industrial areas that are fenced or guarded and not open to the public in group B,
i.r F, H, R -1, R -2, or S occupancies, balusters, horizontal intermediate rails or other construction
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shall not permit a sphere with a diameter of 21 inches (533 mm) to pass through any opening.
L 105, Construction specifics. The construction of hydrocarbon processing buildings
must comply with Appendix L 105.1 — L 105.3, of this Code.
L 105.1, Fire walls. When a fire wall is used to qualify under Section 706 of the 'B.C.,
the wall must comply with that section. If the fire wall does not extend to the ground, the
structural supports for the wall must rest upon, and be completely supported by the pilings.
L 105.2, Tank support fireproofing. Fire proofing requirements for steel tank supports, as
described in Section 5704.2.9.2.3 [3404.2.9.2.3] of the I.F.C. (2012 Edition) as adopted by
reference, may be waived by the AHJ when justified, based on the remoteness of the facility and
lack of public access, or analytical or empirical results indicating that sufficient heat could be
transmitted to the permafrost to cause foundation settlement.
L 105.2.1, Tank venting and relief requirements for tanks and pressure vessels storing
Class 1B or 1C liquids described in Sections 5704.2.1.7.3.6 [3403.2.7.3.6] and 5704.2.7.4
[3404.2.7.4] of the I.F. C. (2012 [2009] Edition) may be satisfied by the use of properly sized
open vents without flame arrestors. When open vents are utilized they shall be configured to
minimize the accumulation of snow and ice.
4
L 105.2.2, Bulk transfer process transfer locations. Bulk transfer and process transfer mai
operations must be conducted in approved locations. Tank vehicle transfer facilities shall be
separated from buildings and above - ground tanks by a minimum distance of five feet (1524 mm)
for Class I, II, II liquids measured from the nearest position of any tank loading valve and meet
the following requirements.
1. Adherence to an approved written company policy for transfer of flammable
and combustible liquids;
2. Tank capacity of either the truck or tank shall not exceed 15,000 gallons;
3. Tank vehicle shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from tank connections and
a minimum distance of 25 feet from tank or building during transfer
operations;
4. Tank fill connections will not be utilized to transfer liquids to tank vehicles.
L 105.3, Foam plastic insulated building panels. For hydrocarbon processing buildings
used in the actual processing of hydrocarbons and, not normally used in other mineral extraction
or manufacturing activities, foam plastic insulated building panels used on these buildings shall
apply a foam plastic insulated building panel with a thermal barrier with an index of 15. Factory
Mutual (FM) approval Standard 4880 or
1. Separation between individual shelters must be a minimum of six feet;
2. Each wellhead shelter shall only enclose one wellhead;
3. The electrical or communication shelter or wellhead shelter must normally be
unoccupied. It is understood that operators need to spend approximately 10
minutes per day taking readings in wellhead shelters and that maintenance is
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ire infrequently required. The most extensive maintenance is well wireline work.
This work may extend to a week per well and occur once every several years
per well. Most of this work is accomplished from outside the wellhead shelter.
All maintenance is strictly controlled with a permit system;
4. With the exception of wellhead shelters, separation between individual
shelters shall be a minimum of six feet.
L 106, Fire suppression. The provisions in Sections L 106.1 — L 106.3 establish the
standards for fire suppression at Oil and Gas Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings.
L 106.1, Fire extinguishing system. An automatic sprinkler system as specified in C.
section 903.2.5.1 or alternative automatic fire extinguishing system need not be provided in
Group H -2 occupancy compressor modules, dehydration modules, metering modules and
heater /separator modules if the following conditions are met:
1. The module under consideration primarily handles natural gas and its by-
products;
2. The module is located within a secured site with controlled access;
3. The module is normally unoccupied;
4. Significant quantities of Class I or Class II liquids are not present;
5. The aggregate module area under consideration is less than 1,500 square feet;
6. Module construction features panelized type exterior walls that will provide
for venting in the event of over pressurization;
7. Combustible gas detection is provided;
8. A mechanical ventilation system capable of providing the following is
provided:
i. Minimum four air changes per hour operating continuously;
ii. Minimum 12 air changes an hour upon detection of
combustible or flammable vapors in excess of 20 percent ( %)
LEL;
9. Upon detection of combustible or flammable vapors in excess of 40 percent
( %) LEL Process Safety Management features are automatically initiated to
reduce or eliminate the fuel load;
10. Module location complies with I B. C. section 705.3.
L106.2 Alternate automatic fire - extinguishing (AAFE). Automatic activation for gas
detection (inerting or suppression agent) in areas of hydrocarbon processing buildings where (1)
both fire and explosion hazards exist, (2) both fire and gas detection systems are (interconnected
or independently, or both) installed, (3) the fire and gas detection devices alarm at a continuously
staffed control room and trained operators can quickly respond to the fire and gas alarms
following specific fire and gas alarm response procedures, and (4) collateral fire damage is likely
to be minimal, the following (AAFE) operating activation mode is acceptable: Automatic
activation of the (AAFE) system upon gas detection coupled with manual activation of the same
(AAFE) system on fire detection is approved.
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L106.3 Manual activation of total flooding fire suppression systems. In areas where (1)
the only hazard is fire, not explosion, (2) fire detection devices alarm at continuously staffed
control rooms, (3) trained operators can quickly respond to the fire alarms following specific fire
alarm response procedures, and (4) collateral fire damage is likely to be minimal, manual
activation of the total flooding fire suppression agent is acceptable. These areas also include
continuously staffed control rooms.
L 106.4 [L 106.3] Platform width. In buildings protected with fire sprinkler systems, any
platform that exceeds four feet in width or length is considered an obstruction for the purposes of
the installation of sprinkler systems under Section 903.3.1.1 of the 'B.C. ".
94) *Appendix of the I. B.C. is revised by adding a new Appendix M as follows:
"APPENDIX M: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS)
VOLUNTARY REVIEW FOR CERTIFICATION OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID"
M 101.1, Scope. The provisions of this appendix apply to all facilities where a provider
or supplier has voluntarily applied for certification or accreditation in the Medicare and Medicaid
program meeting the requirements of and approved by CMS as specified in 42 C.F.R. The survey
forms noted in this appendix are used for all life safety compliance surveys (initial and
recertification) of facilities subject to survey and certification inspections for Medicare and
Medicaid certification. This includes skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing facilities (NFs)
whether freestanding, distinct parts, or dually certified, intermediate care facilities for mentally •
retarded (ICFs /MR), ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), inpatient hospice facilities, program for
all inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) facilities, critical access hospitals (CAH), and
psychiatric and general hospitals, including validation surveys of accredited facilities. These
survey forms also apply to complaint investigations.
M 101.2, Purpose. Certification is a recommendation made by the state survey agency on
the compliance of providers and suppliers with the conditions of participation, requirements for
skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing facilities (NFs) whether freestanding, distinct parts, or
dually certified, intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded (ICFs /MR), ambulatory
surgical centers (ASC), inpatient hospice facilities, program for all inclusive care for the elderly
(PACE) facilities, critical access hospitals (CAH), and psychiatric and general hospitals. In
order to safeguard the health, welfare, and safety of individuals served within a facility, it is
imperative that a facility not only attain substantial compliance in each area of identified
deficiencies, but that it maintain/remain in continuous compliance. The provisions established in
this appendix provide the minimum standards for new facilities which voluntarily seek
certification or accreditation in the Medicare and Medicaid program. These minimum standards
do exceed some of the minimum occupancy requirements established within the body of this
code which are necessary to meet the requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services as specified in 42 C.F.R.
SECTION M 102
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�r.. DEFINITIONS AND EQUIVALENCIES
M 102.1, Definitions. For the purposes of this appendix chapter, the terms, phrases, and
words listed in this section and their derivatives shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Accredited provider or supplier" means a provider or supplier that has
voluntarily applied for and has been accredited by a national accreditation
program meeting the requirements of an approved program by CMS in
accordance with 42 C.F.R. Section 488.5 or Section 488.6:
(2) CMS, means The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which [WAS
FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING
ADMINISTRATION (HCFA), AND] is the federal agency responsible for
administering the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
M 102.2 Construction type equivalencies. For the purposes of this appendix chapter,
Table M 102.2 shall be utilized for cross referencing the various construction types for use in the
applicable CMS forms which are in the terms of the N.F.P.A. 220, [ENTITLED,] "Standard on
Types of Building Construction. ".
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TABLE M 102.2
CONVERSION TO NFPA 220 CONSTRUCTION TYPES USED ON CMS FORMS
Conversion Table to NFPA 220 Construction Types for CMS Forms
NFPA Type I Type I Type II Type II Type II Type III Type III Type IV Type V Type V
220 443 332 222 111 000 211 200 2HH 111 000
SBC 1 II - - -- (Intefti i1fiil�y lefltllbtank;/e1t1Rof TAINIVI 102.2) VI 1HR VI UNP
UBC - -- I FR II FR II -1HR II N III -1HR III N IV HT V 1HR V -N
B /NBC 1A 1B 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 4 5A 5B
IBC - -- IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
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law FORMS
SECTION M 103
APPLICATION FORMS
M 103.1, Application. The following forms shall be used to verify substantial compliance
with regards to Life safety for the department of health and human services centers for medicare
and medicaid services. Forms are available at http: / /www.cros.gov /:
1. Form CMS -2786M entitled, "Worksheet for Rating Residents ".
2. Form CMS -2786R entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT 2000
CODE — HEALTH CARE Medicare — Medicaid ".
3. Form CMS -2786S entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT
SHORT FORM Medicare — Medicaid ".
4. Form CMS -2786T entitled, "FIRE /SMOKE ZONE* EVALUATION
WORKSHEET FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ".
5. Form CMS -2786U entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT —
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS — Medicare ".
Form CMS -2786V entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT - 2000
E SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded —
SMALL".
6. Form CMS -2786W entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT —
2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally
Retarded — LARGE ".
7. Form CMS -2786X entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT -
Ir `"" 2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally
Retarded - APARTMENT HOUSE ".
8. Form CMS -2786Y entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT —
2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally
Retarded - SMALL FSES ".;
95) * Appendix of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a new Appendix N as follows:
"APPENDIX N REPAIRS TO BUILDING AND STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY THE
OCCURRENCE OF A NATURAL DISASTER"
N 101, Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a defined level of repair for
buildings or structures damaged by a natural disaster in jurisdictions where the governor has
declared a formal condition of disaster emergency under by proclamation.
N 102, General. Required repair levels must be based on the ratio of the estimated value
of the repairs required to restore the structural members to their pre- disaster condition to the
estimated replacement value of the building or structure.
N 103, Structural repairs. When the ratio described in Section N 102 does not exceed 10
percent, as determined by design professionals who are professional architects or professional
�•.• engineers who meet the requirements of AS 08.48 buildings and structures, except essential
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facilities included as Category III buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 "Risk Category of ""
Buildings and Other Structures" of this code, must, at a minimum, be restored to their pre -
disaster condition. When the ratio described in Section N 102 is greater than 10 percent but less
than 50 percent, buildings and structures, except essential facilities included as Category III
buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must have the damaged structural
members, including all critical ties and connections associated with the damaged structural
members, all structural members supported by the damaged member, and all structural members
supporting the damaged members repaired and strengthened to bring them into compliance with
the force levels and connection requirements of this code. These requirements apply to those
essential facilities when the ratio described in Section N 102 is less than 30 percent.
Exception: For buildings or structures with rigid diaphragms where the above - required
repair and strengthening increases the rigidity of the resisting members, the entire lateral force -
resisting system of the building or structure must be investigated.
When, in the opinion of the building official, an unsafe or adverse condition has been created as
a result of the increase in rigidity, the condition must be corrected. When the ratio described in
Section N 102 is greater than 50 percent, buildings and structures, except essential facilities
included as Category III buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must, at a
minimum, have the entire building or structure strengthened to comply with the force level and
connection requirements of this code. These requirements apply to essential facilities when the
ratio described in Section N 102 is greater than or equal to 30 percent.
N 104, Nonstructural repairs to light fixtures and suspended ceilings. Under all ratios
calculated under N 102, when light fixtures and the suspension systems of a suspended
acoustical ceiling are damaged, the damaged light fixtures and suspension systems must be
repaired to fully comply with the requirements of Section 803.9 [803.9.1.1] of this code.
Undamaged light fixtures and suspension systems must have the additional support and bracing
that is required in Section 803.10 [803.9.1] of this code.;
96) *Appendix of the I. B.C. is revised by adding a new Appendix 0 as follows:
"APPENDIX 0 FIRE SPRINKLER INCENTIVE RESIDENTIAL SAFETY STAR
PROGRAM"
O 101, Purpose. The purpose of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star
Program is to reward those who are proactive and install residential fire sprinklers in single
family residences and residences with not more than two dwelling units. This program, in
concert with the insurance industry and city government provides graduated rate and property tax
reductions for residential sprinkler coverage. The division of fire and life safety has established
this program to rate residences based on the sprinkler coverage in the home and identifies who
can install and maintain these systems.
O 102, The types of residential sprinkler systems that may be installed to qualify for this
program will consist of [NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION] N.F.P,A. 13R,
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ir.. 13D and 750 fine water mist systems and International Residential Code P2904 constant flow
systems.
O 103. There are four ratings of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star
Program.
O 103.1, Platinum — Complete automatic fire sprinkler system as per N.F.P.A. 13R.
O 103.2, Gold — Complete automatic fire sprinkler system as per N.F.P.A. 13D or
International Residential Code P2904.
O 103.3, Silver — Partial automatic fire sprinkler system as per N.F.P.A. 13R to cover
major sources of fire hazards only covering items such as attached garages, laundry rooms,
furnace rooms and kitchens.
O 103.4, Bronze — Partial automatic fire sprinkler system as per N.F.P.A. 13D or
International Residential Code P2904 to cover major sources of fire hazards only covering items
such as attached garages, laundry rooms, furnace rooms and kitchens.
O 104, Fine water mist systems installed to N.F.P.A. 750 may be considered an equal to
the respective categories listed in 0 103.1 and 0 103.3.
0 105, System design is to be accomplished by a person holding the proper permit as
referenced in 13AAC 50.035 or by the automatic fire suppression system manufacturer.
O 106, System installation can be accomplished by the home owner but the system must
be certified complete and operational by a person who holds a permit under 13AAC 50.035.
Professional automatic fire suppression system installers who hold a permit under 13AAC 50.035
may install N.F.P.A. 13R, 13D and 750 systems. A plumber who holds an endorsement from the
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, division of
corporations business and professional licensing may install International Residential Code
P2904 systems.
O 107, It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the automatic fire suppression
system is inspected and any maintenance required by the manufacturer or ordinance of the local
government occur as stated and conducted as specified by 13AAC 50.035.
O 108, To participate in the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star Program an
applicant must complete an application as provided by the division of fire and life safety and
submit an approved design and certification from the installer that the system was installed and is
working per the particular N.F.P.A. standard employed by the homeowner. In turn, the division
of fire and life safety will issue the appropriate certificate. The owner will then be able to apply
for the incentives provided by the insurance agency and local fire protection property tax
v exceptions as allowed by law.
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Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 2/21/71, Register 37; am 6/15/79, Register 71; am 1/14/81,
Register 77; am 8/2/86, Register 99; am 10/28/90, Register 116; am 6/10/93, Register 126; am
3/7/96, Register 136; am 8/31/96, Register 139; am 3/27/99, Register 149; am 9/15/2001,
Register 159; am 8/27/2004, Register 171; am 9/12/2007, Register 183; am / /
Register ).
Authority: A.S. 18.70.080 A.S. 18.70.081
Section 3. The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the City designated edition
of the International Building Code for public use, inspection and examination.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days following its enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22 day April, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AILED
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Terry, Seaward
NOES: Keil, Shafer
ABSENT: Casagranda
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
FAILED
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)