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Introduction Date: April 8, 2013
Public Hearing Date: April 22, 2013
Postponed to: May 13, 2013
Additional Public Hearing: May 13, 2013
Postponed to: May 28, 2013
Additional Public Hearing: May 28, 2013
Enactment Date: May 28, 2013
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE, CHAPTER 9.15, HEALTH
AND SAFETY, ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE (IFC), INCLUDING REVISIONS
WHEREAS, as of the 16 day of November 2012, the State of Alaska has adopted the 2009
Edition of the International Fire Code (IFC); and
WHEREAS, the 2012 edition of the IFC is currently being reviewed by the State of Alaska
for proposed adoption in 2013; and
WHEREAS, revisions the State of Alaska makes to the IFC affect the City of Seward's
deferral from the State; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions are consistent with the scope of providing a safe place to
live and work 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 IFC. 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 Section 9.15.111 is deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
9.15.111. 2012 International Fire Code — Adopted.
(a) The 2012 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendix chapters listed in
i.r subsection (b) below, published by the International Code Council is hereby designated and shall be
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known as the Seward Fire Code, and shall constitute the laws of the city related to fire prevention.
Although not published in full in this section, all of the provisions of the International Fire Code and
the appendices cited shall be and are hereby adopted by reference to the same extent as if set forth in
full herein, except to the extent that the International Fire Code is amended by or in conflict with this
code or any relevant ordinance later adopted, in which case the provisions of this code shall apply.
(b) The following revisions are made to the International Fire Code 2012 edition, hereinafter
sometimes referred to as IFC in its application as the Seward Fire Code.
1. The IFC Chapters 12 -19, 37 -49 and 68 -79 are reserved. Chapters 1 -11, 20 -36, 50 -67, 80
and Appendices B -D, and I (2012 edition) are adopted by reference to regulate all
occupancies and buildings for the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire
and explosion arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials,
and devices, and from other conditions hazardous to life and property, with the following
revisions:
2. *The IFC is revised by deleting all the 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
September 27, 2008 and as amended from time to time."
3. *The IFC is revised by deleting all the references, with the exception of chapters 6 and 7 of
the "International Fuel Gas Code" and all references in 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."
4. Chapter 1, Section 105.6, (Required operational permits) is revised by deleting all
operational permits except for: 105.6.14 Explosives, 105.6.30 Open burning, 105.6.36
Pyrotechnic special effects materials, 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents and
canopies.
5. Chapter 1, Section 105.7, (Required construction permits) is revised by deleting all
construction permits except for: 105.7.1 Automatic fire extinguisher systems, 105.7.6 Fire
alarm and detection systems and related equipment, 105.7.7 Fire pumps and related
equipment, 105.7.15 Standpipe systems, 105.7.16 Temporary membrane structures, tents
and canopies.
6. Chapter 1, Section 108, (Board of Appeals) is amended to reflect SCC 9.15.112.
7. Chapter 1, Section 109.4, (Violation penalties) is revised by deleting: "shall be guilty of a
[specify offense], punishable by a fine of not more than [amount] dollars or by
imprisonment not exceeding [number of days], or both such fine and imprisonment "; and
replace with: "shall be in violation of SCC 9.15 and AS 18.70.100 and punishment shall be
as set forth in AS 12.55."
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8. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) is revised by changing the definition of
"Educational Group E, Day Care" to read: "The use of a building or structure, or portion of
the building or structure, for education, supervision or personal care services for more than
five children who are older than two and one -half years of age, including children related to
the staff shall be classified as a Group E occupancy."
9. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) is revised by adding an exception under the
definition of "Educational Group E, Day Care" to read: "Exception: Family child care
homes (Group R -3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may
accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the requirements of a
Group E occupancy except for (1) smoke detectors /alarms as described in Section 907.2.10,
(2) carbon monoxide detectors /alarms as specified in Section 908, (3) means of egress
requirements of Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required
by Section 1029, in napping or sleeping rooms; and (4) portable fire extinguisher
requirements as described in Section 906."
10. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) is revised by adding a new paragraph
between the first and second paragraphs of the definition for "Institutional Group I -1 in
"Occupancy classification" to read: "A facility in this occupancy classification that has
occupants who need physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply
with the IFC, Section 405."
11. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) first sentence of the last paragraph of the
definition "Institutional Group, Group I -1 is revised to read: "A facility such as one
described above, with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be
classified as Group R -3."
12. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) add a second paragraph to the definition
"Institutional Group and Group I -2" to read: "A facility such as one described above, with
five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as Group R-
3."
13. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) add a third paragraph to the definition for
"Institutional Group I and Group I -2" to read: "A child care facility that provides care on a
24 -hour basis to more than five children who are two and one -half years of age or less,
including children related to the staff shall be classified as Group I -2."
14. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) the second sentence of the definition for
"Group I -4, day care facilities" is revised to read: "A facility within this occupancy
classification with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be
classified as a Group R -3."
15. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) is revised by adding a new paragraph to the
""� definition for "R -4" in "Residential Group R" of "Occupancy classification" between the
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first and second paragraphs to read: "Facilities within this occupancy classification that have
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occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with
the I.F.C., Section 405.10."
16. * Chapter 3, Section 307.2, (Permit required), is revised to read: "Approval. The fire chief
of a registered department having jurisdiction, may allow a fire for recognized silvicultural
or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a
bonfire. Application, as required by the chief of that registered fire department, must be
presented by the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled before kindling such
fire."
17. * Chapter 3, Section 308.3, (Open flame), is revised to read: "Open flame. The use of open
flame in connection with a public meeting or gathering for the purpose of deliberation,
worship, entertainment, amusement, instruction, education, recreation, awaiting
transportation, or similar purposes in assembly or educational occupancies must be done in
consultation with the registered fire department having jurisdiction."
18. * Chapter 3, Section 311.1.1 is revised by deleting the reference "International Property
Maintenance Code."
19. * Chapter 3, Section 311.5, (Placards), is revised by deleting this section.
20. * Chapter 4, Section 401.3, (Emergency responder notification), the first sentence is revised
to read: "In the event an unwanted fire occurs on a property, the owner or occupant shall
immediately report the conditions to the registered fire department having jurisdiction."
21. * Chapter 4, Section 404.2, (Where required), is revised to read: "Group A. ".
22. * Chapter 4, Section 405, is revised by adding a new section 405.10 to read: "405.10 False
alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purposes of Section 405. Emergency
evacuation drills."
23. *Chapter 4, Section 405, (Emergency evacuation drills), is revised by adding a new Section
405.10 to read: "Occupants Needing Physical Assistance (Group I -1 and R -4)."
Section 405.10
Occupants Needing Physical Assistance
405.10.1, Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all Group I -1, 1 -2 and R -4
occupancies where the occupants need physical assistance from staff or other to respond to
emergencies.
405.10.2, Definitions. In this section:
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• "Evacuation capability" means the ability of occupants, residents, and staff as a group
either to evacuate a building or to relocate from the point of occupancy to a point of
safety.
• "Point of Safety" means a location that (a) is exterior to and away from a building; or
(b) is within a building of any type construction protected throughout by an approved
automatic sprinkler system and that is either (1) within an exit enclosure meeting the
requirements of IFC section 1020; or (2) within another portion of the building that is
separated by smoke partitions meeting the requirements of IBC section 710, with not
less than a one -half hour fire resistance rating, and the portion of the building has
access to a means of escape or exit that conforms to the requirements of this code and
does not require return to the area of the fire.
405.10.3, Fire Drills and Evacuation Capability Determination. The intial determination of
evacuation capability will be determined by a fire drill conducted by a fire code official or by an
employee of the department of health and social services responsible for licensing the facility.
Changes to the evacuation capability will be made by a fire code official, based on a record of fire
drills conducted by the facility staff. The drills will be conducted six times a year on a bimonthly
basis, with at least two drills conducted during the night when residents are sleeping. Records must
indicate the time taken to reach a point of safety, date and time of the drill, location of simulated fire
origin, escape paths used, and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in
the drills.
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405.10.4, Evacuation capability and fire protection requirements. Fire protection
requirements of a facility under this section are as follows:
405.10.4.1, Prompt evacuation capability. Evacuation capability of three minutes or less
indicates prompt evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining prompt evacuation capability, the
requirements of the code for Groups I-1, 1-2 or R -4 occupancies must be followed.
405.10.4.2, Slow evacuation capability. Evacuation capability of more than three but less
than fourteen minutes indicates slow evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining slow evacuation
capability, the facility must be protected by (a) an automatic smoke detection system, using
addressable smoke detectors, designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code
and NFPA 72; and (b) an automatic sprinkler system, with quick- response or residential sprinklers,
installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R (Sprinkler systems).
405.10.4.3, Impractical evacuation capability. Evacuation capability of fourteen minutes or
more indicates impractical evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining impractical evacuation
capability, the facility must be protected by (a) the protections for a facility with slow capability
under section 405.10.4.2; (b) one -half hour fire- resistive construction throughout the facility; and (c)
direct egress from sleeping rooms for occupants needing evacuation assistance either (i) to the
exterior at grade level, to an exterior porch or landing via a three foot six inch wide door; or (ii) if the
sleeping rooms are separated from the rest of the building by smoke partitions installed in accordance
r'� with IBC section 710, by egress windows conforming to the provisions of section 1029.
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24. * Chapter 4, Section 407.1, (General) is revised to read: "General. The provisions of Section
407.2 through 407.7 shall be applicable, in the discretion of the chief of the registered fire
department that has jurisdiction, where hazardous materials are located on the premises."
25. * Chapter 4, Section 408.3, (Group E occupancies and Group R -2 college and university
buildings) is revised by the addition of a subsection to read "408.3.5 False alarms. False
alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purpose of this section."
26. * Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1, (Where required) is revised to read: "Buildings and facilities.
The fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require approved fire
apparatus roadways for every facility, building, or portion of a building constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction on or after September 15, 2001. The fire apparatus
access roadway must be required to comply with the requirements of this section as
determined by the chief of that jurisdiction and be required to extend within 150 feet (45
720mm) of all portions of the facility or building or any portion of the exterior wall of the
first story of the facility or building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the building or facility."
27. * Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1, (Buildings and facilities) lead in line to the exception is
revised to read: "Exception: The chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction
may increase or decrease the dimension of 150 feet (45 720mm) where:"
28. Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1, (Buildings and facilities) is revised by deleting exception 3.
29. Chapter 5, Section 505.1, (Address numbers), the first sentence is revised to read: "The
chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction shall require that all new and
existing buildings be provided with approved address numbers, building numbers, or
approved building identification visible from the street or road fronting the property, or on
the street or road if the building is not visible from the street or road."
30. * Chapter 5, Section 505.2, (Street or road signs) the first sentence is revised to read: "The
chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require streets and roads to be
identified with approved signs."
31. *Chapter 5, Section 507.1, (Fire Protection Water Supplies), the first sentence is revised to
read: "The chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require that an
approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection be
provided to premises upon which facilities, buildings, or portions of facilities or buildings
are constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction on or after September 15, 2001."
32. Chapter 5, Section 507.5.1, (Where required) is revised to read: "Where required. Where a
portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction is more than 250 feet (76.20 meters) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access
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road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-
site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official." This
section is further revised by deleting Exceptions 1 and 2.
33. Chapter 5, Section 507.5.4, (Obstruction) is revised by adding a new sentence, "The
immediate access area is determined to be an area that measures 15 feet from the outlets of
the hydrant."
34. * Chapter 6, Section 603, (Fuel -Fired Appliances) is revised by deleting the references
"International Fuel Gas 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 to time. ", and the
references "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8
AAC 70.025, as amended as of September 27, 2008 and as amended from time to time."
35. * Chapter 6, Section 603.3.1, (Fuel oil storage in outside, above - ground tanks) the last
sentence is revised to read: "The storage of fuel oil above ground in quantities exceeding
660 gallons (2498 L) shall comply with NFPA 31 and have a minimum distance to nearest
important building by not less than five feet."
36. * Chapter 6, Section 604, (Emergency and Standby Power Systems) is revised by deleting
the references "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8
AAC 70.025, as amended as of September 27, 2008 and as amended from time to time."
37. * Chapter 6, Sections 605 and 606, (Electrical Equipment, Wiring and Hazards, Mechanical
Refrigeration) are revised by deleting the references "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing
them with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of September 27,
2008 and as amended from time to time."
38. * Chapter 7, Section 703.2.3, (Door operation) is revised by adding a new Section 703.2.3.1
to read: "703.2.3.1 Operation. Fire assemblies may not be obstructed or otherwise impaired
from their proper operation at any time. When two or more self - closing fire assemblies
within a building have been documented as having been obstructed or impaired during three
or more consecutive inspections, the fire code official may order the installation of
automatic - closing devices meeting the requirements of Section 1008.1.9.9 and item 5 of the
LB.C."
39. * Chapter 9, Section 901.4, (Installation) is revised by adding an exception to read:
"Exception: Buildings temporarily closed due to seasonal operations may have their fire
alarm systems deactivate under the following conditions:
A. Building is unoccupied;
B. Building is properly secured;
C. All utilities are disconnected and drained;
�"" The fire systems are certified as operational before the building is reoccupied;
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D. A 24 -hour a day fire watch as defined in Section 202 is provided during the interim
between when utilities are reactivated and the fire systems are certified as
operational;
E. The fire code official is notified in writing of the closure; and
F. A letter from the insurance carrier or, the owner if self - insured, indicating
knowledge of the closure is provided to the fire code official."
40. * Chapter 9, Section 901.5, (Installation acceptance testing) is revised to read: "Fire
detection and alarm systems, fire - extinguishing systems, fire standpipe systems, and other
fire protection systems and appurtenances to those systems must meet the approval of the
authority having jurisdiction as to the installation and location, and are subject to the
acceptance test required by the standard in Table 901.6.1 for the system or appurtenance.
Fire hydrant systems, fire pump systems, and private fire service mains installed as a
requirement by the fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction, are
subject to the acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by
the chief. The chief must be notified before any required testing, and all results of the tests
must be conveyed to the chief within 30 days."
41. * Chapter 9, Section 901.6, (Inspection, testing and maintenance) is revised by adding a
second paragraph to read: "Superseding other code or standard requirements established by
this section, fire protection systems and fire extinguishers must be inspected, tested, and
serviced as follows:
1. Annually. Exception: Standpipe systems must be inspected, tested,
and serviced every five years;
2. After any use or activation;
3. Any time damage is found;
4. After repair or alteration;
5. When required by the fire code official;
6. After seasonal shutdown.
Reports of inspections and tests must be maintained on the premises, and a copy of the
acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the fire code official by the person
conducting the inspection or test within 30 days of the inspection or test being completed.
The annual fire extinguisher testing may be performed by any person who has a valid permit
in accordance with 13 AAC 50.030(h), including the building owner or the owner's agent."
42. *Chapter 9, Section 901.7, (Systems out of service), the first sentence is revised to read:
"Where a required fire protection system is out of service for more than eight hours in a 24
hour period, an impairment plan will be submitted to the fire department and the fire code
official immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either
be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected
by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service."
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43. * Chapter 9, Section 903.2.3, (Group E) is revised to read: "Group E. An automatic
( r ,, • sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings in Group E occupancies. The
use of a fire wall or barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area for purposes 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 buildings below the level of exit 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 as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system
approved by the building official.
44. * Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8, (Group R) is revised to read: "Group R. An automatic
sprinkler system must be installed in Group R occupancies as required in 903.2.8.1 through
903.2.8.4."
45. * Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8, (Group R) is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.8.3 to
read" 903.2.8.3 Group R -1. (Health Clinics with Transient Quarters) may utilize an NFPA
13R sprinkler system throughout the building; a fire barrier can be utilized to separate the
him building and utilize an NFPA 13D sprinkler system. In addition, rental cabins with potable
water with stays less than 30 days will be considered R -1's and will be required to follow
this section."
46. *Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8, (Group R) is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.8.4 to
read: "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."
47. * Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1, (NFPA 13 sprinkler systems) is revised by adding a new
Section 903.3.1.1.2 to read: "903.3.1.1.2 Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine Rooms. When
the provisions of this code requires 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) and NFPA 13 Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine
Rooms and adopted by reference and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers
(A.S.M.E.) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (2000 edition) and 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 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 room
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is:
(1) separated from the remainder of the building as described in I.B.C. Section
3006.4;
(2) smoke detection is provided in accordance with NFPA. 72 and adopted by
reference; and,
(3) notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location."
(4) Fire extinguisher is provided in the elevator machine room.
48. Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.3 to
read: "903.3.1.1.3 (Inspectors 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 where it can be installed
to the exterior or to an interior drain. "
49. * Chapter 9, Section 903.3.6, (Hose threads) is revised by deleting "the fire code official"
and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084."
50. * Chapter 9, Section 903.6, (Existing buildings) is revised by adding Section 903.6.1 to
read: "903.6.1 Group E. An approved automatic fire extinguishing system must be installed
in Group E occupancies in accordance with Section 903.2.3, as revised, whenever alteration,
repairs, or additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E Occupancy."
51. * Chapter 9, Section 906.1, (Where required) is revised by deleting the exception in number j
1.
52. * Chapter 9, Section 907.1.2, (Fire alarm shop drawings) is revised by adding the following
documents to those that must be submitted for plan review:
14. System riser diagrams
15. Fire system designer stamp, signature, and date.
53. * Chapter 9, Section 907.2.1 (Group A) is revised to replace the exception to read: "A
manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A -2 occupancies with an occupant load
of 100 or more. "
54. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.2 (Group B) is revised by deleting the exception.
55. * Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3, is revised 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 by deleting
exception 3.
56. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.4, (Group F) is revised by deleting the exception.
57. * Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1, is revised by deleting exception 1.
58. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.7, (Group M) is revised by deleting exception 2.
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59. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.8.1, (Group R -1 Manual fire alarm system) is revised by deleting
I.. exception 2.
60. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9.1, (Group R -2 Manual fire alarm system) is revised by deleting
exception 2.
61. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1, (Group R -4 Manual fire alarm system) is revised by
deleting exception 2.
62. *Chapter 9, Section 907.7.2, (Record of completion) is revised by adding a second
paragraph to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in
accordance with NFPA 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."
63. * Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11, (Single and multi- station smoke alarms) is revised 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."
64. * Chapter 9, Section 907.8.1, (Inspection, testing and maintenance) is revised by adding a
new section to read: "907.8.1.1 (Mancamp relocations) 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 referenced by 13
AAC 50.025."
65. *Chapter 9, Section 908.7, (Carbon monoxide alarms) is revised by adding the following
after the first sentence: "At least one carbon monoxide detector or alarm shall be installed
on each floor level."
66. *Chapter 9, Section 908.7, (Carbon monoxide alarms) is revised by adding the following 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
permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than what is required for overcurrent
protection."
67. * Chapter 9, Section 909.18, (Acceptance testing) is revised by adding a new sentence to
read: "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."
68. * Chapter 9, Section 910.1, (General) is revised by deleting exception 2.
low
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69. * Chapter 10, Section 1001.1, (General) is revised by adding the following words to the last
sentence of the exception: "as governed by the provisions of AS 18.70.080."
70. * Chapter 10, Section 1009.4, (Stairway width) is revised by adding the following exception
to read: "Exception 5. Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the
requirements of section 1009."
71. * Chapter 10, Section 1009.9.2, (Outdoor conditions) is revised by adding a sentence: "In
occupancies that are accessory to Group R -3 occupancies, surfaces and landings which are
part of the exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the
accumulation of the snow or ice."
72. * Chapter 10, Section 1010.8.2, (Outdoor conditions) is revised 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 that are part of the exterior ramps in climates with
snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice."
73. * Chapter 10, Section 1015.2.2, (Three or more exits or exit access doorways) is revised by
adding an exception to read: "Where access to three or more exits is requires, 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."
74. *Chapter 10, Table 1018.1, (Corridor fire resistance rating) is revised by adding footnote
"d" to read: "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 greater than 10;
B. Serves less than four dwelling units or 16 or more sleep rooms;
And
C. Is less than three stories in height."
75. * Chapter 10, Section 1019.1, (General) is revised by adding a sentence to read: "Exterior
exit balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the
means of egress."
76. *Chapter 10, Section 1021.2.2. (Basements) is revised by adding a second paragraph to
read: "Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except Group R -3
occupancies, used exclusively for the basement or 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."
77. * Chapter 10, Section 1029.1, (General) is revised by deleting exceptions 1 and 3.
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78. * Chapter 20, Section 2003.5, (Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids) the last
boy sentence is revised to read: "Aircraft motor vehicle fuel - dispensing facilities shall be in
accordance with Chapter 23 of the IFC and NFPA 407, as adopted by reference."
79. * Chapter 20, Section 2005, (Portable fire extinguishers) is revised by deleting Section
2005.8.
80. * Chapter 20, Section 2006.1, (Aircraft motor vehicle fuel- dispensing facilities) is revised to
read: "Aircraft motor vehicle fuel- dispensing stations shall be in accordance with Chapter
23 of the IFC and NFPA. 407 as adopted by reference."
81. * Chapter 20, Section 2006.3, (Construction of aircraft - fueling vehicles and accessories) is
revised by adding a new exception to read: "Exception: A vehicle or trailer tank with a
capacity of 250 gallons or less may be used for non - commercial refueling of private non-
commercial aircraft if the following requirements are met:
A. The tank is placarded with no smoking signs, the type of fuel contained in the
tank, and the tank capacity;
B. The tank and all appurtenances used in the fueling operation are listed and
approved for the specific purpose;
C. Electrical bonding is provided as required under Section 2006.3.7."
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82. * Chapter 23, Section 2306.2.3, (Above - ground tanks located outside, above grade) is
revised by adding an item 6 to read: "6. Approved above- ground atmospheric tanks may be
used without special enclosure or fire rating if the following criteria are met:
A. Tanks must be located as required for "Other Tanks" by Table 2306.2.3;
B. Tanks must be enclosed by a six -foot high industrial type chain link fence
with a minimum of two access gates located at opposite side of the enclosure.
Each gate must be at least 36 inches wide. There must be a minimum
working distance of five feet between the tank and the fence."
83. * Chapter 23, Section 2306.7.7.1, (Leak detection) is revised by adding an exception to
read: "Exception: A leak detection device is not required if the underground piping is extra -
heavy wall steel with all welded joints, dielectric coating, and cathodic protection."
84. * Chapter 23, Section 2311.2.3, (Drainage and disposal of liquids and oil - soaked waste) is
revised by adding a sentence to the first paragraph to read: "Where oil separators or traps are
provided, neither the oil nor water phase may drain to septic systems, dry wells, or other
means of underground discharge."
85. Chapter 33, Section 3307.1, (Storage and handling) is revised by adding to the end of the
sentence "and Seward City Code Chapter 9.15, Article 3."
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86. Chapter 33, Section 3307.2, (Supervision) is revised by adding to the end of the sentence
"and Seward City Code Chapter 9.15, Article 3."
87. * Chapter 50, Section 5001.6, (Facility Closure) is revised to read: "Documentation. The
fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require the
documentation of the closure plans for the termination of the storage, use, or handling of
hazardous materials at least 30 days before the termination. The fire chief is authorized to
require that the documentation include as approved facility closure plan in accordance with
Section 5001.6.3. The fire chief may require the submission of the Hazardous Materials
Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement indicated in
Sections5001.5.1 and5001.5.2."
88. * Chapter 56, Section 5601.1, (Scope) is revised to insert "and AS 18.72" after "The
provisions of this chapter."
89. Chapter 56, Section 5601.1.1, (Explosive material standard) is revised to read: "In addition
to the requirements of this chapter, Seward City Code Chapter 9.15, Article 3 and NFPA
495 shall govern the manufacture, transportation, storage, sale, handling and use of
explosive materials."
90. * Chapter 56, Section 5601.1.3, (Fireworks) is revised, with the exceptions remaining, to
read: "The manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks is prohibited except as
allowed in this section and AS 18.72."
91. * Chapter 56, Section 5601.1, (Scope) is revised by adding a new Section 5601.1.1.6 to
read: "Transportation. Explosive materials must be transported in accordance with 49
C.F.R. Parts 100- 185. No person may sell fireworks, possess, or transport fireworks for
sale, conduct a fireworks display described in paragraph 5602.4.2 of this section, or possess,
transport or test dangerous fireworks for such a display, unless the person holds a valid
permit or license under this section, and the activity is conducted in accordance with AS
18.72 and this chapter."
92. Chapter 56, Section 5601.2, (Permit required) is revised to read: "Permits shall be required
as outlined in Seward City Code, Chapter 9.15, Article 3."
93. *Chapter 56, Section 5601.7, (Seizure) is revised by adding the words "or AS 18.72."
94. * Chapter 56 is revised by deleting Sections 5601.2.4 (Financial Responsibility) and
5601.2.4.2 (Fireworks display).
95. * Chapter 56, Section 5601.2.2, (Sale and retail display) is revised by deleting the words
"explosives, explosive materials, or fireworks" and inserting in their place "explosives and
explosive materials."
96. * Chapter 56, Section 5608 is revised by re- titling the section "FIREWORKS RETAIL
SALES AND DISPLAYS."
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97. *Chapter 56, Section 5608.1, (General) is revised by adding a second paragraph to read:
"Retail sales of salable fireworks must comply with Section 5608.11."
98. *Chapter 56, Section 5608.2, (Permit application) is revised to read: "Permit application.
(1) The following licenses or permits are required to conduct activity described in
Section 105.6 of the IFC:
(a) wholesalers license, as described in AS 18.72, to sell, or possess for sale, 1.4G or
1.3G fireworks at wholesale;
(b) a retailer's permit, as described in AS 18.72, for each location where the
applicant intends to sell, or possess for sale, 1.4G fireworks at retail;
(c) a pyrotechnic operator's permit to conduct a fireworks display or non - routine
testing of 1.3G fireworks, or to possess fireworks for display or non - routine testing of 1.3G
fireworks;
(d) a fireworks event permit for each event involving public or private display of any
amount of 1.3G fireworks or 250 gross pounds (113.4 kg) of salable fireworks; or
(e) an annual permit for routine testing of 1.3G fireworks.
(2) A license or permit under (a) (1) — (4) of this paragraph must be obtained from the
state fire marshal's office. A permit under (a) (5) of this paragraph may be obtained from
the state fire marshal's office or, on a form approved by the fire marshal, from the chief of
the registered fire department in the jurisdiction where the testing will occur.
ir., (3) An application for a license or permit under (a) (1) — (4) of this paragraph must be
received by the fire marshal's office 14 days before the activity is scheduled to occur. A
permit under (a) (5) of this paragraph must be issued before the routine testing occurs.
(4) Applications for a license or permit must include,
(a) for a license or permit under (a)(1) or (2) of this paragraph, proof of
insurance as required and in the amount set out in AS 18.72.020; or
(b) for a permit under (a) (3) — (5), a certified copy of a policy of public
liability and products liability insurance, including both accident and occurrence insurance,
for not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury and death, and not less than $500,000 for
property damage;
(5) An application for a retailer's permit under (a) (2) of this paragraph or for a
fireworks event under (a) (4) of this paragraph must include a plan and drawings,
satisfactory to the state fire marshal, showing and describing the sales location or display
site;
(6) An application for a pyrotechnic operator's permit under (a) (3) of this paragraph
must include proof satisfactory to the state fire marshal that the applicant:
(a) has passed a written examination administered by the state fire marshal;
and
�..,, (b) has participated as an assistant to a licensed pyrotechnic operator in six
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licensed displays in this state or holds a valid pyrotechnic operator's permit or license from
another state.
(7) An applicant for a fireworks event permit under (a) (4) of this paragraph or for
testing under (a) (5) of this paragraph must hold a valid pyrotechnic operator's permit under
(a) (3) of this paragraph."
99. *Chapter 56, Section 5608.2, (Permit application) is revised by adding a new Section
5608.2.3 to read: "Section 5608.2.3, Revocation and suspension. A permit for the retail sale
of salable fireworks is void if the intended place of sale or use of the permit is within a
jurisdiction that, by ordinance, has prohibited the sale or use of fireworks or if the permit
holder sends, transports, or delivers fireworks to a jurisdiction that by ordinance has
prohibited the sale or use of fireworks.
The State Fire Marshal may revoke a permit or license if:
(1) the permittee or licensee fails to comply with a notice of violation and order to
correct by the date set in the order;
(2) the permittee or licensee is cited more than one time for the same violation of AS
18.72 or the fire code regulations in this chapter in the same calendar year; or
(3) the permittee or licensee conducts business in a way that presents an immediate
threat to life or property.
If a ermit or license is revoked, the permittee or licensee may file a written appeal to
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the State Fire Marshal, who will review the revocation and issue a written decision within
10 days after the appeal. The appeal must be postmarked within seven days following the
date of receipt of the revocation. Once a permit or license is revoked, the permittee or
licensee may not apply for or be granted a new permit or license for the sale, use, or display
of fireworks for one year from the date of revocation."
100. * Chapter 56, Section 5608.6, (Installation of motors) is revised by adding a new
Section 5608.6.1 to read: "5608.6.1 Mortar construction. Mortars must be constructed of
paper, high density plastic pipe, or metal other than cast iron."
101. Chapter 56, Section 5608.11, (Retail display and sale) is revised by adding a new
section to read: "5608.11 Retail display and sale. The retail display and sale of fireworks
shall be prohibited within Seward City limits."
102. * Chapter 57, Section 5704.3.5.1, (Basement storage) is revised by deleting this
section.
103. * Chapter 57, Section 5706.3, (Well drilling and operation) is revised by adding a
second sentence to read: "This section does not apply to offshore oil platforms."
104. * Chapter 58, Section 5801, (General) is revised by adding a new Section 5801.3 to
read: "5801.3 Plan review. Where a single container is over 500- gallon (1892.7 L) water
capacity or the aggregate capacity of containers is over 500- gallon (1892.7 L) water
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capacity, the installer shall submit plans for review before installation in accordance with 13
AAC 50.027."
105. * Chapter 80 (Referenced standards) is revised by changing the referenced standards from
the publication date listed to the following edition, and the standards are adopted by reference:
N.F.P.A. 10 -2013 Portable Fire Extinguishers
N.F.P.A. 12 -2011 Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems;
N.F.P.A. 12A -2009 Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems;
N.F.P.A. 13 -2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems;
N.F.P.A. 13D- 20072013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family
Dwellings and Manufactured Homes;
N.F.P.A. 13R- 20072013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height;
N.F.P.A. 14- 2013 Standpipe and Hose Systems;
N.F.P.A. 20 -2013 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection;
N.F.P.A. 72- 2013 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code;
N.F.P.A. 720 -2012 Standard on Installation of Carbon Monoxide Warning
Equipment in Dwelling Units;
N.F.P.A. 750- 2010 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection System;
N.F.P.A. 2001 -2012 Clean agent fire extinguishing systems
106. Appendix A, Board of Appeals, is adopted and revised to read: "A101.1 Scope. A board of
appeals shall be established within the jurisdiction for the purpose of hearing applications for
modification of the requirements of the International Fire Code. The procedure for the board of
appeals is established in Seward City Code, Chapter 9.15, Article 1, Section 9.15.112." The
remainder of Appendix A is deleted.
107. ( - -) Appendix of the IFC is revised by adding APPENDIX K as follows:
"APPENDIX K FIRE STATUS REPORTING"
K101, (Scope) All fire service companies providing services in the State of Alaska shall provide
a legible copy of all fire system service reports to the closest Fire and Life Safety Office as adopted
and amended to the 2012 IFC as listed below.
Exception: Industrial occupancies with a fire system preventive maintenance program
approved by the Division of Fire and Life Safety.
See below for contact information.
K102, (Status 1) Systems out of service or Major Deficiencies: The fire service company shall
immediately contact the closest State Fire Marshal Office, if the system cannot be returned to
service. On a weekend or after hours, contact the closest State Fire Marshal Office on the first
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business day. Written notification shall be faxed to the closest State Fire Marshal Office within 24
hours. Notification may be made by email.
K102.1, Corrective Action time: Status 1 reports shall be repaired immediately.
K102.1.1, For example but not limited to:
K102.1.1.1, Fire Sprinkler or Water Based Systems:
1. Non - working flow /pressure switches.
2. Damage to fire department connections.
3. No water to system.
4. Frozen or otherwise damaged system.
K102.1.1.2, Fire Pumps:
1. Non - working fire pumps.
2. Fire pump controls not working or malfunctioning.
K102.1.1.3, Fire Alarm Systems (detection and alarm):
1. Non- working fire alarm panel.
2. Malfunctioning fire alarm panel.
3. Audio and visual devices not working entire loop.
4. Detection not working entire detection loop.
5. Loss of programming.
K102.1.1.4, Kitchen Hood Fire Systems:
1. System cylinder is not charged or leaking.
2. Appliance not properly covered due to rearrangement of appliances.
3. Plugged discharge nozzles.
4. Automatic detection not functional.
5. Gas or electric not shutting down.
K102.1.1.5, Clean Agent or Special Hazard System:
1. System cylinder is not charged or leaking.
2. Releasing panel not functional.
K103, (Status 2) Systems that have critical deficiency reports shall be provided to the closest
Fire and Life Safety Office within 14 days.
K103.1, Corrective action Time: Status 2 systems shall be repaired within 14 days.
K103.1.1, For example (but not limited to):
K103.1.1.1, Fire Sprinkler or Water Based System:
1. Five or more painted sprinkler heads in a concentrated area or more than 10 in a facility.
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2. Change of use that will affect the performance of the sprinkler system.
3. Low water pressure.
4. Any other major problem that will affect the performance.
5. No monitoring on required systems.
K103.1.1.2, Fire Pumps:
1. Low fuel
2. Pump packing leaking beyond specifications.
3. Fire pump room below 40 degrees.
4. Fire pump not meeting its rated discharge pressure or GPM flow over a 10 percent
difference.
5. Any other major problem that will affect the performance.
K103.1.1.3, Fire Alarm Systems (detection and alarm):
1. Batteries overdue for replacement.
2. No monitoring on required system.
3. Audio and visual devices not working -up to three devices, over three devices status 1.
4. Detection not working -up to three devices, over three devices status 1.
5. Any other major problem that will affect the performance.
K103.1.1.4, Kitchen Hood Fire Systems:
1. Hood and ducts with heavy grease buildup.
2. Any other major problems that will affect the performance.
K104, (Status 3) Minor deficiency reports shall be provided to the closest State Fire Marshal's
Office within 30 days. These deficiencies will not affect the performance of the system.
K104.1, Corrective Action Time: Status 3 systems shall be repaired within 30 days.
K105, (Status 4) System with no deficiencies shall be reported to the closest State Fire Marshal
Office within 30 days.
K105.1 System service reports shall have the following information on them:
1. inspection company name shall be printed on all reports with address and phone number;
2. inspector's first and last name shall be printed with State of Alaska fire systems permit
number;
3. inspector's telephone number: office and cell telephone numbers, if available.
4. deficiencies shall be typed or written and shall be printed text. No cursive or longhand
handwriting is acceptable. Reports shall be written with a minimum line spacing of a 3/8 inch per
line.
5. all reports shall have building name, occupancy inspected, and address clearly identified
on the first page, and all subsequent pages shall have the building name and date of inspection on the
top of the page;
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6. all reports shall have the building contact person's name with telephone number on the
front page;
7. only white and yellow copies will be accepted by the state division of fire and life safety
for reports submitted;
8. deficiency write ups must include the code citation that is in violation and a description of
the problem.
Items having minor deficiencies shall be mailed within 30 days to:
State Division of Fire and Life Safety
5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage AK 99507; Phone 907 - 269 -5637, Fax 907 - 269 -5018
1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709; Phone 907 -451 -5200, Fax 907- 451 -5218
2760 Sherwood Lane, Ste.2 -B, Juneau, AK 99801; Phone 907 - 465 -4331 Fax 907 - 465 -5521
Systems out of service and those with major deficiencies shall have a report faxed to the closest state
division of fire and life safety office and mailed immediately within one day to the address listed in
this appendix.
(Eff. 1/14/81, Register 77; am 8/2/86, Register 99; am 10/28/90, Register 116; am 6/10/93, Register
126; 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 )
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Authority: AS 18.70.080
(c) The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the city designated edition of the International
Fire Code for public use, inspection, and examination.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days following its enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28 day of May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Davi Seawa d, Mayor
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AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
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Council Agenda Statement
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Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
Fire Chief David Squires
From: Deputy Fire Chief Eddie Athey
Agenda Item: Adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
As of November 16, 2012, the State of Alaska has adopted the 2009 edition of the International Fire
Code (IFC). To be consistent and thereby maintain our deferral agreement with the State, the City of
Seward should also adopt the 2009 IFC. The State is currently reviewing the 2012 IFC for a proposed
adoption in the spring of 2014. Not wanting to go through this process again in less than 12 months,
we are proposing to adopt the 2012 IFC now. We have listed the proposed revisions made by the
State and have also included the suggested local revisions for consideration. The items marked with
an asterisk are revisions made by the State and are items that Council cannot change. In general,
there are no significant changes from the state adopted 2009 IFC to the proposed 2012 IFC.
However, please note that the City of Seward has adopted more permits, three additional NFPA
Standards and is restricting the sale and use of fireworks.
INTENT: To adopt a current fire code consistent with State of Alaska requirements and local needs.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1 Comprehensive Plan 2020 Vol-] Section 3.8.1.4 pg28, Section 3.3.1.1 X
pg22, Section 3.2.1.1 pg20.
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impact the City's annual budget.
Approved by Finance Department: 4.12,41Z'
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance 2013 - ( amending the Seward City Code
Section 9.15.111 2006 International Fire Code — Adopted to 2012 International Fire Code - Adopted,
including all amendments /revisions.