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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2008-011Sponsored by: Oates Introduction: Apri128, 2008 Public Hearing: May 12, 2008 Failed: May 12, 2008 Reconsidered: May 27, 2008 Enacted: May 27, 2008 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE 2008-011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE, CHAPTER 9.15, HEALTH AND SAFETY, ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC), INCLUDING REVISIONS. WHEREAS, as of the 13'h day of September 2007, the State of Alaska has adopted the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code (IFC); 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 safer 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 1FC. 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 Chapter 9.15.111 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 9.15.111.2006 International Fire Code -Adopted. (a) The 2006 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendix chapters listed in subsection (b) below, published by the International Code Council is hereby designated and shall be 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 references 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 amendments are made to the International Fire Code 2006 edition, hereinafter Page 1 of 13 sometimes referred to as I.F.C. in its application as the Seward Fire Code. 1. Chapter 1, Section 105.6 is revised by deleting all operational permits except for: 105.6.14 Explosives, 105.6.15 Fire hydrants and valves, 105.6.17 Floor finishing, 105.6.30 Open burning, 105.6.36 Pyrotechnic special effects materials, 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents """~` and canopies. 2. Chapter 1, Section 105.7 is revised by deleting all construction permits except for: 105.7.1 Automatic fire extinguisher systems, 105.7.4 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment, 105.7.5 Fire pumps and related equipment, 105.7.12 Standpipe systems, 105.7.13 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies. 3. Chapter 1, Section 108, Board of Appeals is amended to reflect SCC 9.15.112. 4. Chapter 1, Section 109.3 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." 5. * Chapter 2, Section 201.3 is revised by deleting the references: "International Fuel Gas Code" and "International Plumbing Code" and replacing them with: "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 ACC 63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time." 6. * Chapter 2, Section 202, 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." 7. * Chapter 2, Section 202 is revised by adding a new paragraph between the first and second paragraphs of the definition of "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 International Building Code Section 423." 8. * Chapter 2, Section 202 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 the International Building Code Section 422, (3) means of egress requirements of Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by Section 1025, in napping or sleeping rooms; and (4) portable fire extinguisher requirements as described in Section 906." 9. * Chapter 2, Section 202, first sentence of the last paragraph of the definition "Institutional 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." ~r Page 2 of 13 10. * Chapter 2, Section 202, second paragraph of the definition "Institutional Group I-2" 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." 11. * Chapter 2, Section 202, last paragraph of the definition "Institutional Group I-2" is revised 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." 12. * Chapter 2, Section 202, second sentence of the definition "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." 13. * Chapter 2, section 202, last sentence of the definition "R-3" in "Residential Group R" of "Occupancy Classification" is deleted and the last sentence of the last paragraph of "R-4" in "Residential Group R" of "Occupancy Classification" is revised to delete the reference to International Residential Code. 14. * Chapter 2, Section 202 is revised by adding a new paragraph of the definition of "R-4" in "Residential Group R" of "Occupancy Classification" between the first and second paragraphs to read: "Facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with International Building Code, Section 423." 15. * Chapter 2, Section 202, is revised by the addition of a definition to read: "Service. The annual ~ test, maintenance, or service defined and required by applicable fire protection system maintenance standards set out in Table 901.6.1." 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 forces 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." Page 3 of 13 21. * Chapter 4, Section 404.2, Where required, is revised by deleting paragraph 1. 22. * Chapter 4, Section 405, is revised by the addition of a Section to read; "405.10 False alarms. False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purposes of Section 405. Emergency "~ evacuation drills." 23. * Chapter 4, Section 407.1, 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." 24. * Chapter 4, Section 408.3, 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." 25. * Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1 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 9/15/2001. 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." 26. * Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1, 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 ..~r of 150 feet (45 720mm) where:" 27. Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1 is revised by deleting exception 3. 28. 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." 29. * Chapter 5, Section 505.2, 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." 30. * Chapter 5 is revised by adding section 507.4, Smoke obstruction systems, to read: "Smoke obstruction systems associated with security or burglar alarm systems are not allowed." 31. Chapter 5, Section 508.5.1, 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 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. Page 4 of 13 32. Chapter 5, Section 508.5.4, 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." 33. * Chapter 6, Section 603, 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 December 6, 2003 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 June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 34. * Chapter 6, Section 603.3.1, 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." 35. * Chapter 6, Section 604 of the I.F.C., 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 June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 36. * Chapter 6, Section 604.2.15.2 is revised by the addition of a Section to read: "604.2.15.2.2 Pickup time. The emergency power system must pickup its connected loads within 10 seconds of failure of the normal power supply." 37. * Chapter 6, Sections 605 and 606 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 June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 38. * Chapter 7, Section 703.2.3 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 subsection 714.2.7.3 of the I.B.C." 39. * Chapter 8, Section 807.1 is revised by adding ", or treated by a method approved by fire code officials" at the end of first paragraph. 40. * Chapter 9, Section 901.4, 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; D. The fire systems are certified as operational before the building is reoccupied; E. 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; F. The fire code official is notified in writing of the closure; and Page 5 of 13 G. A letter from the insurance carrier or, the owner if self-insured, indicating knowledge of the closure is provided to the fire code official." 41. * Chapter 9, Section 901.5, 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." 42. * Chapter 9, Section 901.6, is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Notwithstanding 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." 43. * Chapter 9, Section 903.2.2, is revised to read: "An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings in Group E occupancies and for every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge. The use of a firewall does not constitute a separate building for the purposes of this section. Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less. Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than five persons between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3, or an approved equivalent system." 44. * Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7, is revised to read: "Group R. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in Group R occupancies as required in 903.2.7.1 and 903.2.7.2." 45. * Chapter 9 is revised by adding a new Section "903.2.7.1 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be ..r 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 sixteen dwelling units or sleeping room." Page 6 of 13 46. * Chapter 9 is revised by adding a new Section "903.2.7.2 Group R-4. 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-4 fire area." 47. * Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1, is revised by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.2 to read: "Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms. When the provisions of this code requires the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoistways and machine rooms must occur as described in N.F.P.A. 13-2007 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 reference. Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine room 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 N.F.P.A. 72-2007 and adopted by reference; and, (3} notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location." 48. * Chapter 9, Section 903.3.5, is revised be deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time." 49. * Chapter 9, Section 903.3.6, is revised by deleting "the fire code official" and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084." 50. * Chapter 9, Section 903.6, is revised by adding a new Section 903.6.2 to read: "An approved automatic fire extinguishing system must be installed in a Group E occupancy in accordance with Section 903.2.2, as revised, whenever alteration, repairs, or additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E Occupancy." 51. * Chapter 9, Section 904.3.1, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 52. * Chapter 9, Section 906.1 is revised by deleting the Exception in number 1. 53. * Chapter 9, Section 907.1.1, is revised by adding the following construction documents to those that must be submitted for plan review: A. System riser diagrams 54. * 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 907.2.10.1.2." and by deleting Exception 1. 55. * Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1, is revised by deleting Exception 1. 56. * Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10, 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 907.2.10.1." Page 7 of 13 57. * Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1.3 is revised by deleting the Exception. 58. * Chapter 9, Section 907.17, is revised by adding a new sentence to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the state fire marshal or the deferred jurisdiction having authority by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the installation." 59. * Chapter 9, Section 909, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 60. * Chapter 9, Section 910.1 is revised by deleting Exception 2. 61. * Chapter 9, Section 912.5, is revised by deleting the reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as Adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time." 62. * Chapter 10, Section 1001.1, is revised by adding the following words to the last sentence of the Exception: "as governed by the provisions of AS 18.70.080." 63. * Chapter 10, Section 1007.3 is revised by deleting Exception 3. 64. * Chapter 10, Section 1009 is revised by adding the following: Exception: 5. "Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of this section." 65. * Chapter 10, Section 1009.5.2 is revised by adding ", snow or ice" after "water." 66. * Chapter 10, Section 1010.7.2 is revised by adding ", snow or ice" after "water." 67. * Chapter 10, Section 1013.3 is revised by deleting Exception 5. 68. * Chapter 10, Section 1019, is revised by adding an Exception to read: "Exception: 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 first level below the first story must have at least two exits arranged in accordance with Section 1015.2. For purposes of this Exception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices, and similar uses may not be considered as providing service to the building." 69. * Chapter 10, Section 1026 is revised by deleting Exceptions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7. 70. * Chapter 10, Section 1027.5 is revised by deleting the exception under paragraph 1. 71. * Chapter 11, Section 1102.1 first sentence of the definition "Airport" is revised to delete the words "with an overall length greater then 39 feet (11887 mm) and an overall exterior fuselage width greater then 6.6 feet (2012 mm)." 72. * Chapter 11, Section 1103.5, last sentence, is revised to read: "Aircraft motor vehicles fuel- dispensing stations shall be in accordance with "Chapter 22 of the I.F.C. and N.F.P.A. 407 (2007 edition), and adopted by reference." 73. * Chapter 11, Section 1105 is revised by deleting Section 1105.8. Page8ofl3 74. * Chapter 11, Section 1106.1, is revised to read: "Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations shall be in accordance with Chapter 22 and N.F.P.A. 407 (2007 edition}, and adopted by reference." 75. * Chapter 11, Section 1106.3, is revised by the addition of an 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 1106.3.7." 76. * Chapter 11, Section 1106.03.4, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 77. * Chapter 12, Section 1204.2.3, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by $AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 78. * Chapter 14, Section 1403, is revised by deleting the reference "International Fuel Gas Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time." .. 79. * Chapter 14, Section 1404.7, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 80. Chapter 14, Section 1407.1, is revised by adding "and Seward City Code Chapter 9.15, Article 3." 81. Chapter 14, Section 1407.2, is revised by adding "and Seward City Code Chapter 9.15, Article 3 ." 82. * Chapter 15, Section 1503, 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 June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 83. * Chapter 15, Section 1504.6.1.2.2, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 84. * Chapter 16, Section 1604.5, is revised (1) by deleting the reference "International Fuel Gas Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of December b, 2003 and as amended from time to time", and (2) by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." Page9of13 85. * Chapter 17, Section 1703.2.1, 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 June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 86. * Chapter 18, Section 1803, 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 June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 87. * Chapter 19, Section 1903.4, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 88. * Chapter 20, Section 2004.1, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 89. * Chapter 22 is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025 as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 90. * Chapter 22, Section 2206.2.3, is revised by adding an item (5) to read: "5. Approved above- ground atmospheric tanks maybe 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 2206.2.3; 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." 91. * Chapter 22, Section 2206.7.7.1, 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." 92. * Chapter 22, Section 2211.2.3, 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." 93. * Chapter 24 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 December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time." 94. * Chapter 24, Section 2403.12.6.1, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 95. * Chapter 26, Section 2606.4, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and "~~' replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." Page 10 of 13 96. * Chapter 27 is revised by deleting the references to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 97. * Chapter 27, Section 2701.6, 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 2701.6.3. The fire chief may require the submission of the Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement indicated in Sections 2701.5.1 and 2701.5.2." 98. * Chapter 27, Subsection 2704.2.2.6, is revised by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time." 99. * Chapter 30 is revised (1) 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 December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time"; and (2) by deleting the references "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 100. * Chapter 32 is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 101. * Chapter 33, Section 3301.1, is revised to insert "and AS 18.72" after "The provisions of this chapter." 102. Chapter 33, Section 3301.1.1, is revised to read: "In addition to the requirements of this chapter, Seward City Code Chapter 9.15, Article 3 and N.F.P.A. 495 shall govern the manufacture, transportation, storage, sale, handling and use of explosive materials." 103. * Chapter 33, Section 3301.1.3, 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." 104. * Chapter 33, Section 3301.1, is revised by adding a new Section 3301.1.1.6 to read: "Transportation. Explosive materials must be transported in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Parts 100- 185, revised as of October 1, 2002. No person may sell fireworks, possess, or transport fireworks for sale, conduct a fireworks display described in paragraph 111 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." 105. Chapter 33, Section 3301.2 is revised to read: "Permits shall be required as outlined in Seward City Code, Chapter 9.15, Article 3." 106. * Chapter 33, Section 3301.7, is revised by adding the words "or AS 18.72." Page 11 of 13 107. * Chapter 33 is revised by deleting Sections 3301.2.4 Financial Responsibility and 3301.2,4.2 Fireworks display. 108. * Chapter 33, Section 3301.2.2, is revised by deleting the words "explosives, explosive materials, or fireworks" and inserting in their place "explosives and explosive materials." 109. * Chapter 33, Section 3308 is revised by re-titling the section "FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES AND DISPLAYS." 110. * Chapter 33, Subsection 3308.6, is revised adding a new Section 3308.6.1 to read: "Mortar construction. Mortars must be constructed of paper, high density plastic pipe, or metal other than cast iron." 111. Chapter 33, Section 3308.1 1, is revised to read: "The retail display and sale of fireworks shall be prohibited within Seward City Limits." 112, * Chapter 34 is 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 June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 113. * Chapter 34, Section 3404.3.5.1 is revised by deleting this section. 114. * Chapter 34, Section 3406.3, is revised by adding a second sentence to read: "This Section does not apply to offshore oil platforms." 115. * Chapter 35, Section 3501, is revised by adding a new Section 3501.3 to read: "3501.3 Plan review. Where a single container is over 800-gallon (1892.7 L) water capacity or the aggregate capacity of containers is over 800-gallon (1892.7 L) water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for review before installation in accordance with 13 AAC 50.027." 116. * Chapter 36 is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 117. * Chapter 37, Section 3704.2.2.8, is revised by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time." 118. * Chapter 38 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 December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time." 119. * Chapter 45 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. 10-2007 Portable Fire Extinguishers N.F.P.A. 12-2005 Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems; N.F.P.A. 12A-2004 Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems; N.F.P.A. 13-2007 Installation, of Sprinkler Systems; N.F.P.A. 13D-2007 Installation of Sprinkler .Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes; N.F.P.A. 13R-2007 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Page 12 of 13 Including Four Stories in Height; N.F.P.A. l4- 2007 Standpipe and Hose Systems; N.F.P.A. 20-2007 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection; N.F.P.A. 72- 2007 National Fire Alarm Code; N.F.P.A. 720-2006 Standard on Installation of Carbon Monoxide Warning Equipment in Dwelling Units; N.F.P.A. 750- 2006 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection System; N.F.P.A. 2001-2004 Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 120. Appendix A, Board of Appeals, is adopted and revised to read: "A101.1 Scope. Aboard of appeals shall be established within the jurisdiction for the purpose of hearing applications to 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. 121. Appendix B, Fire Flow requirements for buildings, is adopted. 122. Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution is adopted. 123. Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads is adopted. {c) The City of Seward shall possess these copies of the city designated edition of the International Fire Code for public use, inspection, and examination. Section 3. Section 9.15.112 Uniform Fire Code- Enforcement, appeals is amended to read "International Fire Code -Enforcement, appeals". Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days following its enactment. E1`~ACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th day of May, 2008. THE CITY OF 5EWARD, ALASKA L~ Clark Corbridge, Mayor AYES: Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Amberg, Smith, Corbridge NOES: Kellar ABSENT: None •••i••a~~~r~~~~i None •.• ~f SE~~ ~•, ABSTAIN: •..{ ~r,,......,. ~, ATTEST: N`='~ ~ ~ ; ~ ; Y~..; A r ~,~ ~ r . ~n `(~~ • J~ Lewis, AGM '• 4. '~••° ~. ~,. * ~,. Ci y Clerk •'•.~'~,~'°•~m.~.~ ~••°°°~~ 1'.•• (City Seal) Page 13 of 13 C©uncil Agenda Statement Meeting Date: May 27, 2008 To: Mayor and Council Members Through: Philip Oates, City Manager~,/~j From: Edward Athey, Deputy Fire Chief Agenda Item: Adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: As of September 13, 2007, the State of Alaska has adopted the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC). To be consistent and thereby maintain our agreement with the State, the City of Seward should also adopt the 2006 IFC. I have listed the 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 adopted 2000 IFC to the proposed 2006 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. Administration encourages the Council to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code, by amending Seward City Code Title 9, Section 9.15, Article 1, Section 9.15.111. Administration is asking Council to modify SCC Section 9.15.112, which refers to the Uniform Fire Code and replace the language "Uniform Fire Code" with "International Fire Code". This ordinance was before Council on May 12th but failed as a result of proposed language changes. Administration encourages Council to amend the wording in question or adopt the original language as submitted, which is consistent with the State's adoption. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this ordinance is consistent with Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedure. Other: FISCAL NOTE: N/A ___.~ -- _ -- Approved by Finance Department: ~ f~~~~~ ,,~'~ RECOMMENDATION: City Council approves Ordinance # 2008-011 , adopting the 2006 International Fire Code, as revised and modifying SCC section 9.15.112 replacing all references to the Uniform Fire Code with the International Fire Code and making it effective within ten (10) days after adoption. ~~ Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 14, 2008 To: Mayor and Council Members Through: Philip Oates, City Manager ~,V From: David Squires, Fire Chief Agenda Item: Adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: As of September 13, 2007, the State of Alaska has adopted the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC). To be consistent and thereby maintain our agreement with the State, the City of Seward should also adopt the 2006 IFC. I have listed the 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 adopted 2000 IFC to the proposed 2006 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. Administration encourages the Council to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code, by amending Seward City Code Title 9, Section 9.15, Article 1, Section 9.15.111. Administration is asking Council to modify SCC Section 9.15.112, which refers to the Uniform Fire Code and replace the language "Uniform Fire Code" with "International Fire Code". CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this ordinance is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. Other: FISCAL NOTE: N/A Approved by Finance Department: ~~~~ RECOMMENDATION: City Council approves Ordinance # `~~?1 ~ ,adopting the 2006 International Fire Code, as revised and modifying SCC section 9.15.112 replacing all references to the Uniform Fire Code with the International Fire Code and making it effective within ten (10) days after adoption. -- .„ ~~ ~~.