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May 13, 2013
City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
1963 1965 2005 The City of Seward, Alaska
►�.�.� CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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May 13, 2013 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
David Seaward 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor 3. ROLL CALL
Term Expires 2013 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have
Jean Bardarson signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to
Vice Mayor 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.]
Term Expires 2014 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk ( *).
Robert Valdatta Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council
Council Member member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned
Term Expires 2013 to the Regular Agenda]
Christy Terry 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Council Member
Term Expires 2013 A. Proclamations and Awards
Vanta Shafer 1. National Safe Boating Week is May 18 -24, 2013 . Pg. 4
Council Member 2. Seward Harbor Opening & Blessing Of The Fleet
Term Expires 2013 Proclamation .Pg. 5
3. Military Appreciation & Armed Services Combat Fishing
Marianna Keil Tournament Proclamation . Pg. 6
Council Member 4. Recognizing National Police Week and Peace Officers'
Term Expires 2014 Memorial Day Pg. 7
5. Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run and Pledge Drive for
Ristine Casagranda Special Olympics Alaska and Terry Pollard Memorial Exit
Council Member Glacier Run Proclamation .Pg. 8
Term Expires 2014
B. Borough Assembly Report
C. City Manager's Report
James Hunt D. City Attorney's Report
City Manager E. Mayor's Report
F. Other Reports and Presentations
Johanna Kinney
City Clerk 1. Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Washington travel report by Vice
Mayor Bardarson.
Cheryl Brooking
City Attorney
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — listed under item 8A
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Items Postponed From Previous Agenda - Ordinances For Public Hearing And
Enactment (With A Second Public Hearing Requested By Council)
1. Ordinance 2013 -004, Amending Seward City Code, Section 12.05.031, International
Mechanical Code, Adopting The 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) Including
Revisions. (The enactment of this Ordinance was postponed from the April 22, 2013 meeting. It
was originally motioned by Shafer and seconded by Seaward.) . Pg. 9
2. Ordinance 2013 -005, Amending Seward City Code, Section 12.0.11, International
Building Code, Adopting The 2012 International Building Code (IBC) Including Revisions.
(The enactment of this Ordinance was postponed from the April 22, 2013 meeting. It was
originally motioned by Casagranda and seconded by Shafer.) .Pg. 18
3. Ordinance 2013 -006, Amending Seward City Code, Chapter 9.15, Health And Safety,
Adopting The 2012 Edition Of The International Fire Code (IFC), Including Revisions. (The
enactment of this Ordinance was postponed from the April 22, 2013 meeting. It was originally
motioned by Casagranda and seconded by Shafer.) . Pg. 43
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinances for Introduction
*1. Ordinance 2013 -008, Revising The City Code To Establish Electronic Notification Of
Wait List Customers At The Small Boat Harbor .Pg. 65
*2. Ordinance 2013 -009, Revising The City Code To Eliminate Quarterly Moorage
Rates At The Small Boat Harbor .P 68
B. Resolutions
*1. Resolution 2013 -030, Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The 2012 Assistance
To Firefighters Grant Award For Exercise Equipment In The Amount Of $24,377, Authorizing
A City Match Of $1,283 And Appropriating Funds In The Amount Of $25,660 Pg. 72
*2. Resolution 2013 -031, Accepting Reimbursable Funds Of $3,000 From Kenai
Mountains Turnagain Arm Corridor Communities Association (KMTACCA) And Appropriating
Funds P 82
*3. Resolution 2013 -032, Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The
Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Pg. 90
4. Resolution 2013 -033, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Change Order
With Harmon Construction In An Amount Not To Exceed $71,379 For The Purpose Of Adding
A Wash Water Holding Tank To The Vessel Wash Down Pad At The Seward Marine Industrial
Center (SMIC) And Appropriating Funds Pg. 98
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C. Other New Business Items
*1. Approval of the April 8, 2013 and the April 22, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes .Pg. 105
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS - None
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one
opportunity to speak]
13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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WHEREAS, recreational boating is fun and enjoyable, and it is fortunate that Seward
has extraordinary resources to accommodate a variety of commercial and recreational boating
demands; and
WHEREAS, weather and sea conditions in Alaska waters present dangers year -round
making boating activity risky for the unprepared, and not knowing or obeying the Navigation
Rules, drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a life
jacket are clearly unwise decisions; and
WHEREAS, on average, 700 people die each year in boating - related accidents in the
United States; nearly 70 percent of these are fatalities caused by drowning; and
WHEREAS, the vast majority of these accidents are caused by human error or poor
judgment and a significant number of boaters lives could have been saved had they worn their
Coast Guard- approved life jacket; and
WHEREAS, boating knowledge and skills such as may be learned in classes offered by
the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are important in reducing human error and improving
judgment; and
WHEREAS, modem life jackets, life vests and survival suits are more comfortable,
more attractive, and more wearable than styles of years past and deserve a fresh look by today's
boating public.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Seaward, Mayor of the City of Seward, do hereby support the
goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and the United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary and proclaim May 18-24, 2013, as:
Safe Boating Week
in the City of Seward and the start of the year -round effort to promote safe boating. 1 urge all
those who boat to "wear it" and to practice safe boating habits.
Dated this 13 day of May, 2013
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
flR ., 1 David Seaward, Mayor
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PROCLANL,ATIO,N
lot EREAS, since the 198os, Sewards traditional Harbor
Opening weekend has kicked off the boating season on the third
weekend of lvlay each year; and
WHEREAS, there will be a Plaque Dedication Service honoring
mariners who have Cost their lives at sea or in some way contributed
to Sewards maritime industry at the Seward .Mariners' .Memorial on
Saturday, .May 18, 2013 at 3 p.m. followed by a reception; and a
Blessing the C .m• and eet at :oo
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'WHEREAS, following the bCessing will be a boat parade from the
harbor entrance to the .Alaska SeaCife Center and back; and
WHEREAS, Cater that evening there will be a 3 Opening
dance at Chinook's Restaurant starting at 7:oo p.m. with the proceeds
going to the Se-ward vlariners' .Memorial.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, David Seaward, Nlayor of the City of
Seward, .Alaska do hereby proclaim the weekend of .May 18, 2013
.- Carbor Opening & Blessing of the Meet
and invite all citizens to join in celebrating this important part
Sewards rich nautical history.
Dated this 13th day of May, 2013 ?".-CE Cry Off' SnvARD, .LASx91.
David Seaward, J1ayor
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W11EREAS, each y ear, `5eward's militar recreation camp hosts thousands of
militar service members and their families and
WhEREA5, from Ma 15 through Ma 3 i , 2015 the harbormaster's Office
will provide free boat launch passes to all militar 1.D. holders and
WhEKI A5, the Armed Services Combat risking Tournament was created in
2007 by local Seward businessman, bob Candopolous, and his friend, Keith
Manternack and
WhE RYAS, the 7 Annual Armed Services Combat risking Tournament will
be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 for nearly 250 service member participants.
NOW THEREFORE, 1, Da vi d S eaward, Mayor of the City of Seward
Alaska do hereby proclaim May, 2015 as
Militar Appreciation Month
and encourage everyone to show their support for the individuals who serve our countr in
of ce times and war by appropriately displa flags and ribbons throughout the month
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Dated this 13 day of May , 201 3 The City of Seward, Alaska
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated
May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, which falls on National Police Week; and
WHEREAS, the second week of April is dedicated as National Public Safety
Telecommunications Week and honors the single vital link for our police officers and
firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and
insuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, the first week in May is recognized as National Correctional
Officers' Week to celebrate and recognize the vital public service of correctional
personnel; and
WHEREAS, the members of law enforcement throughout the City of Seward
play an essential role in safeguarding our community and building a stronger, safe
future for Alaska and it is important that we recognize and appreciate the duties,
hazards, and sacrifices of law enforcement personnel; and
WHEREAS, members of our law enforcement agencies honor their duty to serve
the people by safeguarding life and property, by protection citizens against violence,
disorder and deception and by protection the weak against oppression; and
WHEREAS, we pay tribute to the 120 federal, state and local law enforcement
officers who died in the line of duty in 2012 and already in 2013, 39 law enforcement
officers have fallen in the line of duty. We honor their memory and sacrifice, and pay
homage to their legacy of sacrifice and devotion to duty.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Seaward, Mayor of Seward, Alaska, do hereby
encourage all citizens to acknowledge and participate in the nation wide Peace Officers'
Memorial Day on May 15, 2013 and the week of May 12 -18, 2013 as National Police
Week and recognize the quality and professional performance of communication and
correctional staff.
Dated this 13th day of May, 2013
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Torch Run & Pledge Drive for Special Olympics is the
largest grass -roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics programs
worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics activities promote sports for all abilities, and create an
atmosphere of inclusion, unity, respect and acceptance for people with intellectual
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, each year over 2,000 Alaskan Special Olympics athletes participate in 16
different sports; and
WHEREAS, last year, over $40 million was raised worldwide, and all donations
sponsored in Seward stay in Seward for Special Olympics activities; and
WHEREAS, this event is organized by the Seward Police Department and Special
Olympics Alaska, and the hard work of the organizers, volunteers and athletes is appreciated
by the entire community.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, David Seaward, Mayor of the City of Seward, Alaska do hereby
proclaim May 18, 2013 as the
Alaska Law Enforcement
TORCH RUN & PLEDGE DRIVE
For Special Olympics Alaska
and urge all citizens to support this important and fun event being held in conjunction with
the Terry Pollard Memorial Exit Glacier Run starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013
at the Resurrection Roadhouse.
Dated this 13th day of May, 2013 The City of Seward, Alaska
ALASKA
TORCH RUN
David Seaward, Mayor
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Sponsored by: Hunt
Introduction Date: April 8, 2013
Public Hearing Date: April 22, 2013
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE, SECTION 12.05.031,
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, ADOPTING THE 2012
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC) INCLUDING REVISIONS
WHEREAS, as of the 16 day of November 2012, the State of Alaska has adopted the 2009
Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC); and
WHEREAS, revisions the State of Alaska makes to the IMC affects the City of Seward's
deferral from the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 edition of the IMC is currently being reviewed by the State of Alaska
for proposed adoption in 2013; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the IMC are proposed by the State of Alaska and
the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the scope of providing a safe
place to work and live for the citizens of the City of Seward.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The asterisks note changes made by the State of Alaska to the IMC. 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 12.05.031 is deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
12.05.031 International Mechanical Code - Adopted.
a) The 2012 edition of the International Mechanical 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 Mechanical Code and shall constitute the laws of the city
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relating to mechanical systems. Although not published in full in this section, all of the
provisions of the International Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Code 2012 Edition,
hereinafter sometimes referred to as the IMC in its application as the Seward Mechanical
Code.
(1) The IMC Chapters 1 -15 and Appendix A (2012 edition) are adopted by reference to
regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical
systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental
conditions and related processes within buildings, with the following revisions:
(2) *The IMC 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 October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time."
(3) *The IMC is revised by deleting all the references TO THE INTERNATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, with the exception of chapters 6 and 7 (of the "International Fuel
Gas Code ") and all references to the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing
them with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of February
23, 2011 and as amended from time to time."
(4) Chapter 1 of the IMC is revised by deleting Sections 103, 104, 106 -108 and 110 and
references to the International Existing Building Code "IEBC" and the International
Energy Conservation Code "IECC."
(5) Chapter 1, Section 109 (Means of Appeal) of the IMC, is amended to reflect Seward
City Code (SCC) 9.15.112.
(6) *Chapter 3, Subsection 301.6 (Fuel gas appliances and equipment) of the IMC, is
revised by deleting the words "fuel gas distribution piping and equipment" and "fuel
gas fired appliance venting systems."
(7) *Chapter 3, Section 303.3 (Prohibited Locations) of the IMC, is revised by deleting
the words "of the International Energy Conservation Code" from the second sentence
of exception 3.
(8) * Chapter 3, Subsection 304.9 (Clearances to combustibles construction) of the IMC,
is revised to read: "Clearances to combustible construction. Heat - producing
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equipment and appliances must be installed to maintain the required clearances to
combustible construction as specified in the listing and manufacturer's instructions.
These clearances may be reduced only in accordance with Section 308 of the IMC.
Certain unlisted, heat - producing equipment shall be allowed if the equipment is
installed in a manner so as to maintain the clearances to combustible construction
specified in Table 308.6 "Clearance Reduction Methods ", of this Code. Clearances
to combustibles must include considerations as door swing, drawer pull, overhead
projections or shelving and window swing, shutters, coverings, and drapes. Devices
such as doorstops or limits, closers, drapery ties, or guards, may not be used to
provide the required clearances."
(9) Chapter 3, Subsection 304.9 of the IMC, is revised by amending Table 304.8 and
304.9 to read:
"Table 304.8 STANDARD INSTALLATION CLEARANCES, IN INCHES FOR
CERTAIN UNLISTED HEAT - PRODUCING APPLIANCES"
From Top
and Sides of
Above Top Warm -air
of Casing or Bonnet or From Front From Back From Sides
Appliances Fuel Appliance Plenum (1) (6) (6)
Residential -Type
Furnaces -Floor for Solid 18(2) 18(2) 48 18 18
mounting on
combustible floors
Automatic 36 12 12 12
Oil or Comb.
Gas -Oil
Room Heaters (3) Oil or Solid 36 24 12 12
Circulating type
Radiant or other type Oil or Solid 36 36 36 36
Fireplace stove Solid 48(4) 54 48(4) 48(4)
Incinerators 36(5) 48 36 36
Domestic types
Commercial -type Low Heat Appl.
Unit Heaters Floor All Fuels 18 48 18 18
mounted any size
Other Low -Heat All Fuels 18 18 48 18 18
Industrial Appl.
Floor Mounted or
Suspended
Commercial Ind. Type Med Heat Appliances
Incinerators All sizes 48 96 36 36
"Table 304.9 CLEARANCES IN INCHES, WITH SPECIFIED FORMS OF
PROTECTION"
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TYPE OF
PROTECTION
Applied to the
Combustible Material
Unless Otherwise WHERE THE STANDARD CLEARANCE IN TABLE 304.8 WITH NO PROTECTION IS:
Specified and Covering
All Surfaces within the
Distance Specified as
the Required Clearance
with No Protection
36 Inches 18 Inches 12 Inches 6 Inches
(Thicknesses Are x25.4 for mm
Minimum)
x25.4 for mm Above Sides Chimney Above Sides Chimney Above Sides Chimney Above Sides Chimney
and or Vent and or Vent and or Vent and or Vent
Rear Connector Rear Connector Rear Connector Rear Connector
1. ' inch 30 18 30 15 9 12 9 6 6 3 2 3
insulating
millboard spaced
out one inch
2. 0.013 inch 24 18 24 12 9 12 9 6 4 3 2 2
(No. 28
manufacturer's
standard gage) steel
sheet on'/ inch
insulating
millboard
3. 0.013 inch 18 12 18 9 6 9 6 4 4 2 2 2
(No. 28
manufacturer's
standard gage) steel
sheet spaced out
one inch
4. 0.013 inch 18 12 18 9 6 9 6 4 4 2 2 2
(No. 28
manufacturer's
standard gage) steel
sheet on 1/8 inch
insulating
millboard spaced
out one inch
5. 1 '/2 inches 18 12 36 9 6 18 6 4 9 2 1 6
insulating cement
covering on heating
appliance
6. '/< inch 18 12 18 6 6 6 4 4 4 2 2 2
insulating
millboard on 1 inch
mineral fiber batts
reinforced with
wire mesh or
equivalent
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1. For appliances complying with Sections 304.2 and 304.3.
2. Except for the protection described in Item 5, all clearances shall be measured from
the outer surface of the appliance to the combustible material, disregarding any
intervening protection applied to the combustible material.
3. Spacers shall be of noncombustible material.
NOTE: Insulating millboard is a factory -made product formed of noncombustible
materials, normally fibers, and having a thermal conductivity of 1 BTU -inch per
square foot per degree Fahrenheit (1.73 W /(mK)) or less.
(10) *Chapter 3, Section 308.5 of the IMC, is revised by adding the following to the end
of the sentence: "and the manufacturers' specifications."
(11) * Chapter 3, Section 312.1 (Load Calculations) of the IMC, is revised by deleting the
words "using the design parameters specified in Chapter 3 of the International Energy
Conservation Code."
(12) *Chapter 4, Section 403.3 (Ventilation rate) of the IMC, the first sentence is revised
to read: "Ventilation systems must be designed to have the capacity to supply the
minimum outdoor airflow rate required in Table 403.3 "Minimum Ventilation
Rates" based in the occupancy of the space and the occupant load or other parameter
as stated herein, or in accordance with the American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 62 (2010
Edition) as adopted by reference."
(13) *Chapter 5, Section 514.1 (General) of the IMC, is revised by deleting the second
sentence and replacing it with "Energy recovery ventilation systems must be installed
according to the manufacturer's instructions and specifications."
(14) *Chapter 8, Section 804.1 (Direct vent termination) of the IMC, is revised by adding
a second sentence "Combustion vents for direct vent chambers are at least three foot
high or provide snowdrift prevention."
(15) *Chapter 9, Section 907.1 (General) of the IMC, is revised by adding a second
sentence to read "Commercial standard UL 2790 may be accepted as an alternative to
UL 791 and residential standard UL 508 and UL 698 may not be acceptable as an
alternative to UL 791."
(16) *Chapter 9 (Specific Appliances, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel - Burning Equipment) of
the IMC, is revised by adding Section 929 to read:
"SECTION 929 UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
929.1 General. Unvented room heaters shall be tested in accordance with American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z21.11.2 (2011 Edition), adopted by reference
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and may be installed in accordance with the conditions of the listing and the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
929.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters may not be used as the
sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
929.3 Input rating. Unvented room heaters may not have an input rating in excess of
40,000 Btu/h (1 kW).
929.4 Prohibited locations. Unvented room heaters may not be installed within
Group A, E, or I Occupancies. These appliances may not be located in, or obtain
combustion air from, any of the following rooms or spaces:
(1) Sleeping Rooms;
(2) Bedrooms
(3) Toilet rooms;
(4) Storage closets;
(5) Surgical rooms.
Exceptions:
a. A single wall - mounted unvented room heater equipped with and oxygen
depletion safety shutoff system and installed in a bathroom provided the input
rating does not exceed 6000 Btu per hour (1.76 kW) and the bathroom is not
a confined space.
b. A single wall - mounted unvented room heater equipped with and oxygen
depletion safety shutoff system and installed in a bedroom if the input rating
does not exceed 10,000 Btu per hour (2.93 kW) and the bedroom is not a
confined space.
929.5 Room or space volume. The aggregate input rating of all unvented appliances in
a room or space may not exceed 20 Btu/h per cubic foot of volume of the room or
space. Where the room or space in which the equipment is installed is directly
connected to another room or space by a doorway, archway, or other opening of
comparable size that cannot be closed, the volume of such adjacent room or space may
be permitted to be included in the calculations.
929.6 Oxygen- depletion safety system. Unvented room heaters shall be equipped
with an oxygen - depletion- sensitive safety shutoff system. The system shall shut off
the gas supply to the main and pilot burners when the oxygen in the surrounding
atmosphere is depleted to the percent concentration specified by the manufacturer,
but not lower than 18 percent. The system may not incorporate field adjustment
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means capable of changing the set point at which the system acts to shut off the gas
supply to the room heater.
929.7 Unvented log heaters. An unvented log heater may not be installed in a
factory -built fireplace unless the fireplace system has been specifically tested, listed,
and labeled for the use in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 127.";
(17) *Chapter 10, Section 1001.1 (Scope) of the IMC, is revised, with the exceptions
remaining, to read: "Scope. This chapter governs the installation, alteration, and
repair of boilers, water heaters, and pressure vessels not subject to the provisions of
the department of labor and workforce development under AS 18.60.180- 18.60.395."
(18) Chapter 10, Section 1001 (General) of the IMC is revised by adding a new section
1001.2 to read: "Boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels installed in accordance
with this chapter shall be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal
displacement due to 'seismic activity or flooding conditions."
(19) *Chapter 10 of the IMC is revised by deleting Section 1011.
(20) *Chapter 14 (Solar Systems) of the IMC, is revised by deleting the body of the
chapter and inserting a new Section 1401 to read: "General. Solar energy equipment
and appliances must be installed in compliance with the Solar Energy Code as
adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of February 3, 2011 and as amended from
time to time."
(21) *Chapter 15 (Reference Standards) of the IMC, is revised by adding or changing the
referenced standards from the publication date listed to the following edition, and
these standards are adopted by reference:
NFPA 13 -2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems;
NFPA 72 -2013 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 96 -2011 Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial
Cooking Operations.
Section 3. The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the city designated edition of
the International Building Code for public use, inspection and examination.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days following its enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22' day of April,
2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -004
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David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: April 28, 2013 k { Qla 9 i' a
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Through: City Manager Jim Hunt � ∎4
Fire Chief David Squires q�asr�P
From: Deputy Fire Chief Eddie Athey
Agenda Item: Adoption of the 2012 International Mechanical Code
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
As of November 16, 2012, the State of Alaska has adopted the 2009 edition of the International
Mechanical Code (IMC). To be consistent and thereby maintain our deferral agreement with the
State, the City of Seward should also adopt the 2009 IMC. The State is currently reviewing the 2012
IMC 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 IMC 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 IMC to the
proposed 2012 IMC.
INTENT: To adopt a current mechanical 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: , A4epA�
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance 2013 - 004 amending the Seward City Code
Section 12.05.31 2006 International Mechanical Code adopted, to 2012 International Mechanical
Code - Adopted, including all amendments /revisions.
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To: Honorable Mayor & Council members
Thru: Jim Hunt, City Manager
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Date: 4/16/2013
Re: Proposed amendment to IBC Section 108
At the April 8 Council meeting, Council made an amendment to Section 108.1 of the
International Building Code (IBC). That amendment added to the sentence "A
temporary structure permit can only be renewed for five calendar years on the same
property, except in the industrial zone where it can be made indefinitely."
The impact of Council's amendment may not have considered what other
occupancies (activities) and construction types that can use this section of the code.
Under the Council amended version, a person who wants to do a repair shop in the
industrial zone could also use a temporary building (meeting the requirements of
Section 108.2) to house their business indefinitely. The requirements of Section
108.2 are for structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light,
ventilation and sanitary requirements of the code. If the temporary structure can
meet/satisfy the requirements of the code without connecting to our utilities we still
have permitted it. The purpose of the five year restriction was aimed at those
occupancies that were permitted this way to give them time to get financially stable
and then required the utility connections. With this amendment, there is no
requirement to make the owner of the structure connect into our utility systems. Also
Seward City Code Section 14.01.15 restricts the connection of temporary power to
temporary structures to 180 days.
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We are proposing a compromise that may address concerns on the particular type of
business which Council's amendment may have been concerned with. The proposal
is the following: Chapter 1 Section 108 is amended by adding a new section that
reads "Section 108.5 Relocatable mancamps. Relocatable mancamps shall meet
the requirements of Section 108.2, the occupancy requirements of the intended use
and an approved fire department access to the site of the mancamp. Relocatable
mancamps shall be considered as "employee campgrounds" under SCC Chapter
8.15 Article 6. Relocatable mancamps shall meet the requirements of Section 108.1
for permitting but shall not be limited to number of years of use on the property."
If Council agrees with this proposal, the Administration respectfully requests the
previous amendment to Section 108.1 be stricken /deleted and Council uses the
language in the proposal as an amendment to Section 108.
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Sponsored by: Hunt
Introduction Date: April 8, 2013
Public Hearing Date: April 22, 2013
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 26115
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE, SECTION 12.0.11,
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING THE 2012
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) INCLUDING REVISIONS
WHEREAS, as of the 16`'' day of November 2012, the State of Alaska has adopted the
2009 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC); and
WHEREAS, revisions the State of Alaska makes to the IBC affects the City of Seward's
deferral from the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 edition of the IBC is currently being reviewed by the State of
Alaska for proposed adoption in 2013; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the IBC are proposed by the State of Alaska
and the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the scope of providing a safe
place to work and live for the citizens of the City of Seward.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The asterisks note changes made by the State of Alaska to the IBC. These
asterisks are inserted for the benefit of the reader to indicate items which were changed by the
State and cannot be modified to be any less restrictive by the City of Seward. These marks will
be removed by the City Clerk before being codified.
Section 2. The Seward City Code Sectionl2.05.011 is deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
12.05.011 International Building Code Adopted
A. The International Building Code, Chapters 1 -12, 14 -28, 30 -35, and Appendix C, 2012 Edition
approved and published by the International Code Council, is hereby designated and shall be
known as the Seward Building Code and shall constitute the laws of the City relating to building
regulation. Although not published in full in this section, all provisions of the International
Building Code, 2012 Edition, except as provided in subsection D of this section, shall be and
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hereby adopted by reference to the same extent as if set forth in full in this section, except to the
extent that the International Building Code shall be in conflict with this code or any relevant
ordinance later adopted, in which case the provisions of this code shall prevail.
B. The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the City designated edition of the
International Building Code, for public use, inspection and examination, so long as the
provisions thereof remain in force.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove,
convert, demolish, or equip any building or structure in the city, or cause or permit the same to
be done. contrary of any provision of the provisions of the International Building Code adopted
and incorporated as the Seward Building Code by this section.
D. The International Building Code (IBC), 2012 Edition, adopted in Subsection A of this section,
Chapters 1 -12. 14 -28, 30 -35, and appendix C, are adopted by reference to regulate all
occupancies and buildings with the following revisions:
1) *The IBC, is revised by deleting all references to the "ICC Electrical Code or NFPA 70"
and replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of
October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time"
2) *The IBC, is amended by deleting all references to the "International Fuel Gas Code"
with the exception of Chapters 6 & 7 and all references to the "International Plumbing
Code" and replacing them with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as
amended as of February 23, 2011 and as amended from time to time ".
3) *Chapter 1 of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Section 101.4.4 Property Maintenance in
its entirety.
4) Chapter 1 of the IBC Section 101.4.6 Energy, is adopted as reference.
5) Chapter 1 of the IBC Section 102.6 Existing Structures, is amended by deleting the
International Property Maintenance Code or" from the section.
6) Chapter 1 of the IBC Section 103 Department of Building Safety is amended by deleting
the title and the entire paragraph and replacing it with "Section 103 BUILDING
DEPARTMENT. 103.1 General: The official in charge of enforcing the provisions of this
code will be known as the Building Official. The Building Official shall have the
authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in
order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and
provisions shall be compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and
procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in
this code."
7) Chapter 1 Section 104.10.1 Flood hazard areas is amended by deleting the entire section
and replacing it with "The building official shall not grant modification to any provision
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required in a flood hazard area as determined by Seward City Code Chapter 15.25 and a
flood plain development permit for construction is approved by Community
Development ".
8) Chapter 1 Section 105.1 Permits is amended by inserting the phrase "if such work
exceeds $1000 in materials and labor expense," after the words "...or cause any such
work to be done,' and before the words "... shall first make application to the Building
Official.... ".
9) Chapter 1 Section 105. Work exempt from permit, Building 1.; is amended by deleting
"120 square feet" and replacing it with "200 square feet provided the structure meets
other City ordinances ".
10) Chapter 1 Section 105.3 Application for permit is amended by deleting "department of
building safety" and replacing it with `Building Department ".
11) Chapter 1 Section 107.1 Exception is amended by adding the number "1." in front of
"The building official... ". The addition of "2. U occupancies under 3000 square feet not
offered for use by persons other than the property owner or the owner's employees, not
open to the public, and not containing hazardous material in excess of those found in
Tables 307.7(1) and 307.7(2), the building official is authorized to waive the
requirements of construction documents and other data from a registered design
professional provided the submitted construction documents and data are in clear
compliance with the requirements of this code ".
12) *Chapter 1 Section 107.2.2 Fire Protection system shop drawings; is amended by adding
the sentence "A copy of the approved stamped plans are to be retained on site ".
13) Chapter 1 Section 108 Temporary Structures And Uses; Section 108.1 General is
amended by deleting the word "Such.." in the second sentence and replacing it with
"Temporary structure ... ". The sentence is further amended by deleting "...180 days."
and replacing it with "a calendar year. A temporary structure permit can only be renewed
for five calendar years on the same property, except in the Industrial Zone where it can he
made indefinitely." An additional sentence is inserted before "The building official..."
"Temporary uses shall be limited to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more
than 30 days ".
14) Chapter 1 Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees; is amended by deleting "the schedule"
and replacing it with "Table 1 -A Building Permit Fees... ".
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TOTAL VALUATION FEE
TABLE 1 -A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for
each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for
each additional $1000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10
for each additional $ 1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $500,000.00.
$500.001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus
$4.75 for each additional $1.000.00, or
fraction thereof, up to and including
$1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus
$3.15 for each $1,000.00, or fraction thereof.
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Other Inspections and Fees
1. Plan review fee 65% of the permit fee
2. Inspections outside of normal business $47.00 per hour
hours...
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically $47.00 per hour
indicated.
4. Additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge - $47.00 per hour
one -half hour).
5. For use of outside consultants for plan
checking and inspections, or Actual Costs
both
14) Chapter 1 Section 110.3.3 Lowest floor; elevation is amended by deleting the entire section
and replacing with "In flood hazard areas the requirements of Seward City Code Chapter 15.25
shall be adhered to ".
15) Chapter 1 Section 110.3.7 Energy efficiency inspections; is amended by deleting the section.
16) Chapter 1 Section 110.3.10.1 Flood hazard documentation; is amended by deleting the entire
section and replacing it with "Documentation required by Seward City Code Chapter 15.25 shall
be submitted prior to issuance of a permanent Certificate of Occupancy ".
17) Chapter 1 Section 111.2 Certificate issued; is amended by revising "...are enforced by the
department of building safety,..." to "... are enforced by the building department,..."
18) Chapter 1 Section 113 Board of Appeals; is amended by deleting the entire section and
replacing it with " 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this
code shall be in accordance with Seward City Code Section 9.15.112.
19) Chapter 1 Section 114.3 Prosecution of violations; is amended by adding the sentence
"Prosecution of a violation(s) shall conform to the requirements of AS 18.70.100." at the end of
the existing last sentence.
- 20) Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions; is amended by adding "Conex. Is a unit that (A) is used
as a container to ship products which also can be used as temporary storage structure when
meeting the requirements of Section 108. (B); is used as a permanent structure complying with
the requirements of this code and other adopted codes of the municipality ".
21) *Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: Existing Structure (For Chapter 34); is amended by
deleting the entire section and replacing it with "A structure that (A) was erected before
December 5, 1956; or (B) was erected before the adoption of the 2012 International Building
Code, 2012 International Fire Code, 2012 International Mechanical Code and the 2012
International Fuel Gas Code, and complies with the building code regulations in effect at the
time of construction ".
22) Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: Existing Structure (For Chapter 34); is further amended
by adding "2012 International Residential Code" after "2012 International Building Code ".
23) *Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: is amended by adding a new definition "Portable
Mancamps. A mancamp that is on a skid and wheels as a single unit and pulled by a vehicle
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without separating ".
24) `Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: is amended by adding a new definition "Relocatable
Mancamps. A mancamp that is disassembled and loaded on a trailer to relocate ".
25) *Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: FOSTER CARE FACILITIES is amended by adding a
new definition: "A home with an occupant load of over five that houses children under the age
of 18, NOT RELATED TO EACH OTHER, and are classified as R -3 occupancies."
26) '`Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions: is amended by adding a new definition "MOVED
STRUCTURE. Moving an existing building with work involving additions, alterations, or
change of occupancy."
27) `Chapter 3 Section 305.2 Group E day care facilities; is amended after ".. by more than five
children.." by adding "including the children related to the staff," who are ...
28) *Chapter 3 Section 305.2 Group E day care facilities; is further amended by adding an
exception to read: " Exception: Family child care homes occupied as their primary residence
(Group R -3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total
of 12 children, including children related to staff, of any age without conforming to the
requirements of this regulation (Group E occupancy), except for smoke detectors and alarms
described in Section 907.2.11.2, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms as specified in Section
908 and ACC 18.70.095, whichever is most strictest applies, means of egress requirements of
Section 1003, including emergency escape openings as required by Section 1029 for napping and
sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher requirements as described in the International Fire Code ".
29) ''`Chapter 3 Section 308.3 Institutional Group I -1; is amended by adding "Facilities within
this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in
emergency situations must comply with Section 427" after "capable of self preservation ".
30) *Chapter 3 Section 308.3 Institutional Group I -1; is amended by adding " Section 308.3.3 A
child care facility that provides on a 24 -hour basis to more than five children of two and half
years of age or less, including children related to the staff, shall classified as 1 -2."
30) *Chapter 3 Section 308.4.1 Institutional Group I -2, Five or fewer persons receiving care: is
amended by adding in the first sentence "including persons related to the staff," after ..the above
with five or fewer persons.
31) *Chapter 3 Section 308.6.4 Institutional Group 1 -2, Five or fewer persons receiving care in a
dwelling unit: is amended by adding to the first sentence "including persons related to the staff'
after "custodial care ".
32) *Chapter 3 Section 310.1 Residential Group R: is amended by adding the sentence "For
facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to
respond in emergency situations, see Section 427." at the end of the section.
33) *Chapter 3 Section 310.2 Definitions: is amended by adding the definition of "Foster home ".
34) *Chapter 3 Section 310.6 Residential Group R -4; is amended by adding a new section
"310.6.1 Foster homes: Once a provider takes in six or more (non- related) children, the
occupancy is defined as an R -4, otherwise the occupancy is R -3."
35) *Chapter 4 Section 406.3.4 Separation paragraph 1 is amended by deleting "1/2 inch (12.7
mm) gypsum board" and replacing it with "5/8 inch (15.88 mm) Type X gypsum board ".
36) *Chapter 4 Section 412.4.1 Exterior walls: is amended by deleting "30 feet (9,144 mm)" and
replacing it with "20 feet (6,098mm) ".
37) *Adding Chapter 4 Section 425 Special Security Requirements for Elevated Buildings.
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38) *Adding Chapter 4 Section 426 Occupants Needing Special Assistance (Groups I -1,1 -2 & R-
4).
39) *Chapter 5 Section 504 General building heights and areas: is modified by adding a new
section; "Section 501.3 Location on property: Buildings must adjoin or have access to a
permanent public way or yard on not less than one side. Required yards by this section must be
permanently maintained."
40) *Chapter 5 Section 504 Building Height: is amended by adding a new section 504.4:
"Section 504.4 Day care facilities: Facilities that are operated in a primary residence (Group R -3)
between the hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 pm and accommodating up to 12 children, including
those related to the staff, of any age may use the second story of the building without providing
an automatic sprinkler system, or complying with Table 508.4, Table 602 and Type VA
requirements set out in Table 503, if all other applicable legal provisions for a Group E
occupancy are met."
41) *Chapter 5 Table 509 Incidental Accessory occupancies: is amended by changing the
wording in the first block under the left column to read: "Furnace rooms in Group E, I, and R-
1,R-2 and R -4 occupancies regardless of BTU input, and furnace rooms of all other occupancies
where the largest piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input. ".
42) *Chapter 6 Table 602 Fire Resistance rating requirements for exterior walls based on fire
separation distance: add footnote h to read "Combination shops related to an educational facility
shall be considered an F -1 occupancy and shall be separated from the E occupancy according to
this table. ";
43) *Chapter 6 Section 603.1.3 Electrical is amended by adding "Section 603.1.3.1 Electrical
weatherheads should be installed on the gable ends when a metal roof is installed. ";
44) *Chapter 7 Section 705.2 Projections is amended by adding to item 2 at the end of the first
sentence "or fire separation distance in the absence of a lot line. ":
45) *Chapter 7 Section 718.4.2 Groups R -1 and R -2 is amended to read " Draftstopping must be
provided in attics, mansards, overhangs, or other concealed roof spaces of Group R -2 buildings
with three or more dwelling units and in all Group R -1 buildings. The intervening space between
any two draftstops or walls must be designed for adequate cross ventilation as described in
Section 1203.2. Draftstopping must be installed above, and in line with, tenant and dwelling
separation walls that do not extent to the underside of the roof sheathing above. ";
46) *Chapter 7 Section 718.4.2 Groups R -1 and R -2 exception 3 is amended to read
"Draftstopping in attics spaces of Group R -1 and R -2 occupancies that do not exceed four stories
in height may be installed so that the area between draftstops that extends from the ceiling to the
roof does not exceed 3,000 square feet, and the greatest horizontal dimension does not exceed 60
feet. The draftstops do not have to be located directly above or in line with walls separating
tenant spaces, unless part of the construction required by other provisions of this code. Adequate
cross ventilation must be provided in accordance with Section 1203.2. ";
47) *Chapter 8 Section 804.4.1 is amended to read "I -1, 1 -2 and I -3's shall utilized Class 1
flooring covering."
48) *Chapter 8 Section 806.1 General requirements, is amended by adding at the end of the
fourth paragraph "or treated by method approved by the fire code official."
49) * Chapter 9 Section 903.2.3 Group E is amended to read: Group E. An automatic sprinkler
system must be provided throughout all buildings with group E occupancies. The use of a
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firewall or barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area for purpose of this section.
Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.
(A) An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of
educational building below the level of discharge.;
(B) Home Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than five persons
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must be equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in Section 903.3.1.3 or an
equivalent system approved by the building official."
50) *Chapter 9 Section 903.2.8 Group R is amended to read "Group R. An automatic sprinkler
system must be installed in Group R occupancies except as required in 903.2.8.1 through
903.2.8.4."
51) *Chapter 9 Section 903.2.8 is amended by adding a new section "Section 903.2.8.3 Group R-
1 Health Clinics with transient quarters: May utilize N.F.P.A. 13R sprinkler system throughout
the building; a fire barrier may be utilized to separate the building and utilize a N.F. P.A 13D. In
addition. rental cabins with potable water with stays less than 30 days will be considered R -1's
and will follow this section."
52) *Chapter 9 Section 903.2.8 is amended by adding a new section "Section 903.2.8.4 Group R-
2: An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R -2 fire area that are
more than two stories in height, including basements, or that have more than four dwelling units
or 16 sleeping rooms."
53) *Chapter 9 Section 903.3.1.1 is amended by adding a new section "Section 903.3.1.1.2
Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms: When provisions of this code require the installation of
automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms must
occur as described in Chapter 30 Elevators and conveying systems, of the IBC and N.F.P.A 13,
(elevator hoist ways and machine rooms) and adopted by reference, and the American Society
for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as adopted
by 8 AAC 77.005, as amended as of October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time; and
the fire sprinkler head for the top of the elevator shafts may have a globe valve installed so the
single head can be turned off in an emergency. The globe valve must be marked and sealed or
locked in the open position.
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine is:
(A) separated from the remainder of the building as described in IBC Section
3006.4;
(B) smoke detection is provided in accordance with N.F.P.A 72, and adopted by
reference;
(C) notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location;
and
(D) fire extinguisher is provided in the machine room."
54) *Chapter 9 Section 903.3.1.1 Inspectors test valve, is amended by adding a new section
"Section 903.3.1.1.3 Inspector's test valve. A test valve will be installed at the remote area in
both dry and wet systems to equal the required flow of one sprinkler head. In locations that use
floor control valves the inspector test valve may be collocated. It can be installed to the exterior
or to an interior drain."
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55) *Chapter 9 Section 903.3.6 Hose threads; is amended by deleting "the fire code official" and
replacing it with "AS 18.70.084."
56) *Chapter 9 Section 906.1 Where required; is amended by deleting the Exception in number
1.
57) *Chapter 9 Section 907.1.2 Fire Alarm shop drawings, is amended by adding the following
required fire alarm shop drawings for plan review:
"14. System riser diagrams;
15. Fire systems designer stamp, signature and date."
58) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.1 Group A, is amended by replacing the exception to read: "A
manual fire alarm system shall be installed in GroupA -2 occupancies with an occupant load of
100 or more."
59) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.2 Group B is amended by deleting the exception.
60) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.3Group E is amended by adding a second paragraph to read:
"Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes within a day care use of a Group E occupancy
must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with Section 907.2.11.2 and deleting Exception
3. 55
61) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.4 Group F, is amended by deleting the exception.
62) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.6.1 Group I -1, is amended by deleting the exception 1.
63) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.7 Group M, is amended by deleting exception 2.
64) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.9.1 Manual fire alarm system is amended by deleting exception 2.
65) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.10.1 Manual fire alarm system is amended by deleting exception 2.
66) *Chapter 9 Section 907.2.11 Single and multiple station smoke alarms, is amended by
adding a second paragraph to read: "When a plan review is required for an existing Group R
occupancy, smoke alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.11."
67) *Chapter 9 Section 907.7.2 Record of completion is amended by adding a second paragraph
to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in accordance with
N.F.P.A 72, as adopted by reference, must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the
division of fire and life safety or the deferred jurisdiction having authority within 30 days of the
completion of the installation."
68) *Chapter 9 Section 907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance; is amended by adding a new
section "907.8.1 Mancamp relocation. On each portable or relocatable camp move, a licensed or
certified electrician can disconnect and reconnect the fire alarm system, and a licensed or
certified plumber can disconnect and reconnect the suppression system. The mancamp must be
certified by an appropriate fire system permit holder to provide documentation that the system
has been placed back in service and is ready for operation. System certification documentation is
to be retained on site and available for review upon request. Annual requirements are still
required by the code as reference by 13 AAC 50.025."
69) *Chapter 9 Section 908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms; is amended by adding after the first
sentence the following: "At least one carbon monoxide detector or alarm shall be installed on
each floor level."
70) *Chapter 9 Section 908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms; is amended by adding the following
SENTENCE at the end of the paragraph: "Power source: In new construction, carbon monoxide
detectors and alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring if the wiring is
served from a commercial source, and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Wiring shall be
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permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than what is required for overcurrent
protection."
71) *Chapter 9 Section 909.18 Acceptance tests; is amended by adding a new sentence: "A copy
of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the division of fire and life safety or the
deferred authority having jurisdiction by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the
completion of the installation."
72) *Chapter 9 Section 910.1 General; is amended by deleting "Exception 2 ".
73) *Chapter 10 Section 1009.4 Stairway width; is amended by adding an exception: '`Exception
5: Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of Section 1009."
74) *Chapter Section 1009.9.2 Outdoor conditions is amended by adding a sentence: In
occupancies other than Group R -3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R -3
occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice
shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice."
75) *Chapter 10 Section 1010.8.2 Outdoor conditions; is amended by adding a sentence: "In
occupancies other than Group R -3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R -3
occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice
shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice."
76) *Chapter 10 Section 1015.2.2 Three or more exits or exit access doorways; is amended by
adding an exception: EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where the access to three or more exits is required, the
separation distance of the third exit door or exit access doorway shall not be less than one -third
of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served."
77) *Chapter 10 Table 1018.1 Corridor fire- resistance rating; is amended by adding footnote d
"R -2 Occupancies shall be permitted to have a one -hour rated corridor without a sprinkler system
when the corridor;
(A) serves any occupant load LESS THAN 10;
(B) serves less than four dwelling units or 16 or LESS sleep rooms;
And
(C) is less three stories in height."
78) *Chapter 10 Section 1019.1 General; is amended by adding a sentence: "Exterior exit
balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the means of
egress."'
79) *Chapterl0 Section 1021.2.2 Basements; is amended by adding a second paragraph:
"Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except Group R -3, used
exclusively for the service of the building, may have access to only one exit. Any other use of the
basement or the first level below the first story must have at least two exits arranged as described
in Section 1015.2. For purposes of this paragraph, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance
offices, and similar uses may not be considered as providing service to the building."
80) *Chapter 10 Section 1029.1 General; is amended by deleting Exceptions 1 & 2.
81) *Chapter 11 Section 1101.1 Scope; is amended by deleting the first sentence and adding
sentences at the end of the section: "Compliance review by the SEWARD BUILDING
DEPARTMENT is limited to the review of the accessible route, means of egress requirements of
the code, and at least one accessible toilet room along the accessible route. Compliance with the
requirements of this chapter and other provisions within the code for accessibility of persons
with physical disabilities is the exclusive responsibility of the owner or design professional of
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record. An advisory plan review may be obtained regarding the design for accessibility of a
structure from the office of the state ADA coordinator for the ADA COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
at the 10 Floor State Office Building, P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, Alaska 99811 -201; telephone
NUMBER 907 - 465 -6929, or http: / /Alaska.gov /ada."
82) *Chapter 16 Section 1601.1 is amended by adding a second paragraph: "This chapter is
adopted as design criteria for the structural safety of buildings constructed under this code.
Review for conformance with this is not performed by the division of fire and life safety.
Compliance with the requirements of this chapter, other provisions in the code for structural
design, the Alaska Administrative Order No. 175, local government flood reduction ordinances,
and federal oversight and authority through the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under C.F.R. 44, Parts 59 -60 is the
exclusive responsibility of the building owner or design professional of record. Information on
approaches and grants for mitigating natural hazards in construction, including seismic hazards,
are available through the State of Alaska, division of homeland security and emergency
management at http: / /www.ready.alaska.gov ."
83) *Chapter 31 Section 3101.1 Temporary structures; is amending the first sentence to read:
"The provisions of this section apply to deferred jurisdictions as allowed under 13 AAC 50.075
only, for structures other than tents and membrane structures, erected for a period of less than
180 days. FOR STRUCTURES ERECTED FOR MORE THAN 180 DAYS, SECTION 108 OF
THIS CODE APPLIES."
84) *Chapter 31 Section 3103.2 Construction documents; is amended by adding a second
sentence: "Structures of less than 300 square feet in floor area that are designed for the specific
purpose of providing an enclosure for non - hazardous equipment, and not containing hazardous
materials in excess of those found in Tables 307.7(1) and 307.7(2) are not required to be sealed
by a registered design professional."
85) *Chapter 31 Section 3401.3 is amended by deleting this section.
86) *Chapter 34 Section 3401.3 Compliance; is amended to read: "Compliance with other codes.
Alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing structures must comply with
the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy in the International
Fire Code 2012 edition as adopted by reference; the International Mechanical Code 2012 edition
as adopted by reference."
87) Chapter 34 Section 3401.6 Alterative compliance: this section is deleted.
88) * *Chapter 34 Section 3403.2 Flood hazard areas; is amended to read: "SECTION 3403.2
FLOOD HAZARD AREAS. FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS ESTABLISHED BY SEWARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SCC TITLE 15.
89) *Chapter 34 Section 3411.1 Scope; is amended by adding a sentence the end of the first
paragraph: "This Section 3411 is adopted as guidance for accessibility."
90) *Chapter 34 Section 3412.2 Applicability; is amended to read: "Applicability. Structures
meeting the definition of "existing structure" under Section 202 of this code in which there is
work involving additions, alterations, or changes in occupancy must conform to the requirements
of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 — 3408 of this code."
91) *Chapter 35 Reference Standards; is amended by changing or adding the referenced
standards from the publication date listed to the following editions and the standards are adopted
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by reference:
N.F.P.A 10 -2013 Portable Fire Extinguishers
N.F.P.A 13 -2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
N.F.P.A 13d -2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes
N.F.P.A 13R -2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to
and Including Four Stories in height
N.F.P.A 14 -2013 Standpipe and Hose system
N.F.P.A 20 -2013 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
N.F.P.A 72 -2013 National Fire Alarm Code
N.F.P.A 750 -2010 Standards for Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
N.F.P.A 2001 -2012 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
92) * Appendix of the I. B.C. is revised by adding APPENDIX L as follows:
"APPENDIX L OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING BUILDINGS"
L 101, General. These provisions have been established to provide engineering methods
for the design and construction of hydrocarbon processing buildings in this state.
L 102, Scope. These standards augment and are used in conjunction with the respective
requirements of the 2012 [2009] International Building Code (1. B. C. ), International Mechanical
Code (I M C. ), International Fire Code (I.F.C.) and International Fuel Gas Code (L F. G. C.) as
the minimum requirements for occupancies (F, H, S and U) when designing and constructing
hydrocarbon (facilities that are directly connected with the transport or processing of oil and gas
or by- products) buildings in this state. These standards apply to industrial occupancies attached
to H -2 buildings such as the following: control rooms, offices, break rooms, warehouses,
generator enclosures, vehicle storage, and others as approved by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ).
L 102.1 [102.2], Small unoccupied remote dedicated structures, shelters, and enclosures,
such as a wellhead shelter (any item that is put over the top of the wellhead that totally encloses
the wellhead), communications shelters (unoccupied buildings with no hazardous vapors. gases,
or products open to the atmosphere within the structure and that is utilized solely for the housing
of wires and their components), pigging enclosures, meter building, and shut -down valve
enclosures may be classified as a Group U occupancy if the following conditions are met:
1. The building is less than 1,000 square feet;
2. The contents of the building include only meters, valves, or pipe work;
3. The building is not normally occupied more than once during a 12 -hour
period;
4. If the building exceeds 300 square feet, the building has at least two exits;
5. Remote is defined as a location that is secured and has limited or no public
access and where no other occupied non -oil and gas related buildings or
structures are located within one half mile of a flare or emergency process
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safety blow down exhaust termination.;
6. Dedicated is defined as housing only equipment associated with a single
activity such as metering or pigging.
L 102.2 [102.3], Structures that meet the requirements of Section L 102.1 [102.2] shall
neither require conformance with I.B.C. Section 1604.4 nor a professional engineer's registration
number or seal on plans if all of the following conditions exist:
1. The building is less than 300 square feet;
2. The building is pre - manufactured;
3. The pre - manufactured building is based on the manufacturer's
experience or the building has been load tested for the site location
conditions.
L 102.3 [ 102.4], Factory fabricated structures of less than 400 square feet in area,
singularly or aggregate, that are designed for the specific purpose of providing an enclosure for
non- hazardous equipment and not containing hazardous materials in excess of those found in
Tables 307.1(1) and 307.7(2) are exempt from plan review in accordance with I.B.C.
105.2. Any structure shall not be occupied for any reason other than maintenance and service of
equipment housed within the structure.
L 103, Hydrocarbon processing buildings are considered Special Industrial Occupancies
as defined in I.B.C. 503.1.1 and are therefore exempt from the height and area limitations of
I.B.C. Table 503.
L 103.1, Module separation. Elevated pipe ways extending from a building need not be
considered projections of the building.
L103.2.1, Building extensions and service area platforms. Building extensions of
Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings into the yard, include landings, platforms, stairs, vessels,
vessel enclosures, tanks, and exhaust or intake hoods. Clear and unobstructed access for
firefighting is to be no less than 40 feet. Bridging between buildings must be designed to allow
access and operation for firefighting.
L_104, Stairs, landings, handrails, and guardrails. Stairs, landings, handrails, and
guardrails must meet the minimum requirements of 8 AAC 61, as amended as of October 6, 2002
and as amended from time to time; these regulations supersede the respective requirements of the
I.B.C.
L 104.1, Landings Floor level at doors. Floors or landings may be more than one inch
lower than the threshold of doorways if an attempt is made to minimize the drop through the use
of ramps at interior doorways as described in Section 1008.1.6, of the I.B.C.
L 104.2, Industrial areas that are fenced or guarded and not open to the public in group B,
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F. H, R -1, R -2, or S occupancies, balusters, horizontal intermediate rails or other construction
shall not permit a sphere with a diameter of 21 inches (533 mm) to pass through any opening.
L 105, Construction specifics. The construction of hydrocarbon processing buildings
must comply with Appendix L 105.1 — L 105.3, of this Code.
L 105.1, Fire walls. When a fire wall is used to qualify under Section 706 of the I.B.C.,
the wall must comply with that section. If the fire wall does not extend to the ground, the
structural supports for the wall must rest upon, and be completely supported by the pilings.
L 105.2, Tank support fireproofing. Fire proofing requirements for steel tank supports, as
described in Section 5704.2.9.2.3 [3404.2.9.2.3] of the I.F.C. (2012 Edition) as adopted by
reference, may be waived by the AHJ when justified, based on the remoteness of the facility and
lack of public access, or analytical or empirical results indicating that sufficient heat could be
transmitted to the permafrost to cause foundation settlement.
L 105.2.1, Tank venting and relief requirements for tanks and pressure vessels storing
Class lB or 1C liquids described in Sections 5704.2.1.7.3.6 [3403.2.7.3.6] and 5704.2.7.4
[3404.2.7.4] of the I.F.C. (2012 [2009] Edition) may be satisfied by the use of properly sized
open vents without flame arrestors. When open vents are utilized they shall be configured to
minimize the accumulation of snow and ice.
L 105.2.2, Bulk transfer process transfer locations. Bulk transfer and process transfer
operations must be conducted in approved locations. Tank vehicle transfer facilities shall be
separated from buildings and above - ground tanks by a minimum distance of five feet (1524 mm)
for Class I. II, II liquids measured from the nearest position of any tank loading valve and meet
the following requirements.
1. Adherence to an approved written company policy for transfer of flammable
and combustible liquids;
2. Tank capacity of either the truck or tank shall not exceed 15,000 gallons;
3. Tank vehicle shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from tank connections and
a minimum distance of 25 feet from tank or building during transfer
operations;
4. Tank fill connections will not be utilized to transfer liquids to tank vehicles.
L 105.3, Foam plastic insulated building panels. For hydrocarbon processing buildings
used in the actual processing of hydrocarbons and, not normally used in other mineral extraction
or manufacturing activities, foam plastic insulated building panels used on these buildings shall
apply a foam plastic insulated building panel with a thermal barrier with an index of 15. Factory
Mutual (FM) approval Standard 4880 or
1. Separation between individual shelters must be a minimum of six feet;
2. Each wellhead shelter shall only enclose one wellhead;
3. The electrical or communication shelter or wellhead shelter must normally be
unoccupied. It is understood that operators need to spend approximately 10
3a,
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minutes per day taking readings in wellhead shelters and that maintenance is
infrequently required. The most extensive maintenance is well wireline work.
This work may extend to a week per well and occur once every several years
per well. Most of this work is accomplished from outside the wellhead shelter.
All maintenance is strictly controlled with a permit system;
4. With the exception of wellhead shelters, separation between individual
shelters shall be a minimum of six feet.
L 106, Fire suppression. The provisions in Sections L 106.1 — L 106.3 establish the
standards for fire suppression at Oil and Gas Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings.
L 106.1, Fire extinguishing system. An automatic sprinkler system as specified in 1.B. C.
section 903.2.5.1 or alternative automatic fire extinguishing system need not be provided in
Group H -2 occupancy compressor modules, dehydration modules, metering modules and
heater /separator modules if the following conditions are met:
1. The module under consideration primarily handles natural gas and its by-
products;
2. The module is located within a secured site with controlled access;
3. The module is normally unoccupied;
4. Significant quantities of Class I or Class II liquids are not present;
5. The aggregate module area under consideration is less than 1,500 square feet;
6. Module construction features panelized type exterior walls that will provide
for venting in the event of over pressurization;
7. Combustible gas detection is provided;
8. A mechanical ventilation system capable of providing the following is
provided:
i. Minimum four air changes per hour operating continuously;
ii. Minimum 12 air changes an hour upon detection of
combustible or flammable vapors in excess of 20 percent ( %)
LEL;
9. Upon detection of combustible or flammable vapors in excess of 40 percent
( %) LEL Process Safety Management features are automatically initiated to
reduce or eliminate the fuel load;
10. Module location complies with I.B. section 705.3.
L106.2 Alternate automatic fire- extinguishing (AAFE). Automatic activation for gas
detection (inerting or suppression agent) in areas of hydrocarbon processing buildings where (1)
both fire and explosion hazards exist, (2) both fire and gas detection systems are (interconnected
or independently, or both) installed, (3) the fire and gas detection devices alarm at a continuously
staffed control room and trained operators can quickly respond to the fire and gas alarms
following specific fire and gas alarm response procedures, and (4) collateral fire damage is likely
to be minimal, the following (AAFE) operating activation mode is acceptable: Automatic
activation of the (AAFE) system upon gas detection coupled with manual activation of the same
(AAFE) system on fire detection is approved.
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L106.3 Manual activation of total flooding fire suppression systems. In areas where (1)
the only hazard is fire, not explosion, (2) fire detection devices alarm at continuously staffed
control rooms, (3) trained operators can quickly respond to the fire alarms following specific fire
alarm response procedures, and (4) collateral fire damage is likely to be minimal, manual
activation of the total flooding fire suppression agent is acceptable. These areas also include
continuously staffed control rooms.
L 106.4 [L106.3] Platform width. In buildings protected with fire sprinkler systems, any
platform that exceeds four feet in width or length is considered an obstruction for the purposes of
the installation of sprinkler systems under Section 903.3.1.1 of the L B. C. ".
93) *Appendix of the L B. C. is revised by adding a new Appendix M as follows:
"APPENDIX M: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS)
VOLUNTARY REVIEW FOR CERTIFICATION OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID"
M 101.1, Scope. The provisions of this appendix apply to all facilities where a provider
or supplier has voluntarily applied for certification or accreditation in the Medicare and Medicaid
program meeting the requirements of and approved by CMS as specified in 42 C.F.R. The survey
forms noted in this appendix are used for all life safety compliance surveys (initial and
recertification) of facilities subject to survey and certification inspections for Medicare and
Medicaid certification. This includes skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing facilities (NFs)
whether freestanding, distinct parts, or dually certified, intermediate care facilities for mentally
retarded (ICFs /MR), ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), inpatient hospice facilities, program for
all inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) facilities, critical access hospitals (CAH), and
psychiatric and general hospitals, including validation surveys of accredited facilities. These
survey forms also apply to complaint investigations.
M 101.2, Purpose. Certification is a recommendation made by the state survey agency on
the compliance of providers and suppliers with the conditions of participation, requirements for
skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing facilities (NFs) whether freestanding, distinct parts, or
dually certified, intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded (ICFs /MR), ambulatory
surgical centers (ASC), inpatient hospice facilities, program for all inclusive care for the elderly
(PACE) facilities, critical access hospitals (CAH), and psychiatric and general hospitals. In
order to safeguard the health, welfare, and safety of individuals served within a facility, it is
imperative that a facility not only attain substantial compliance in each area of identified
deficiencies, but that it maintain/remain in continuous compliance. The provisions established in
this appendix provide the minimum standards for new facilities which voluntarily seek
certification or accreditation in the Medicare and Medicaid program. These minimum standards
do exceed some of the minimum occupancy requirements established within the body of this
code which are necessary to meet the requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services as specified in 42 C.F.R.
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SECTION M 102
DEFINITIONS AND EQUIVALENCIES
M 102.1, Definitions. For the purposes of this appendix chapter, the terms, phrases, and
words listed in this section and their derivatives shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Accredited provider or supplier" means a provider or supplier that has
voluntarily applied for and has been accredited by a national accreditation
program meeting the requirements of an approved program by CMS in
accordance with 42 C.F.R. Section 488.5 or Section 488.6:
(2) CMS, means The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which [WAS
FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING
ADMINISTRATION (HCFA), AND] is the federal agency responsible for
administering the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
M 102.2 Construction type equivalencies. For the purposes of this appendix chapter,
Table M 102.2 shall be utilized for cross referencing the various construction types for use in the
applicable CMS forms which are in the terms of the N.F.P.A. 220, [ENTITLED,] "Standard on
Types of Building Construction. ".
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TABLE M 102.2
CONVERSION TO NFPA 220 CONSTRUCTION TYPES USED ON CMS FORMS
Conversion Table to NFPA 220 Construction Types for CMS Forms
1 NFPA 1 Type I Type I Type II Type II Type ll Type III 1 Type III 1 Type IV Type V 1 Type V
220 443 332 222 111 000 I 211 200 2HH 111 I 000
SBC I II - - -- IV 1HR IV UNP V 1HR V UNP III VI 1HR VI UNP
UBC - -- I FR II FR II -1HR II N III -1HR III N IV HT V 1HR V -N
B /NBC 1A 1B 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 4 5A 5B
1 IBC 1 - -- IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
(Intentionally left blank; end of Table M 102.2)
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FORMS
SECTION M 103
APPLICATION FORMS
M 103.1, Application. The following forms shall be used to verify substantial compliance
with regards to life safety for the department of health and human services centers for medicare
and medicaid services. Forms are available at http://www.cms.gov/:
1. Form CMS -2786M entitled,. "Worksheet for Rating Residents ".
2. Form CMS -2786R entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT 2000
CODE — HEALTH CARE Medicare — Medicaid ".
3. Form CMS -2786S entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT
SHORT FORM Medicare — Medicaid ".
4. Form CMS -2786T entitled, "FIRE /SMOKE ZONE* EVALUATION
WORKSHEET FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ".
5. Form CMS -2786U entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT —
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS — Medicare ".
Form CMS -2786V entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT - 2000
E SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded —
SMALL".
6. Form CMS -2786W entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT —
2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally
Retarded — LARGE ".
7. Form CMS -2786X entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT -
2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally
Retarded - APARTMENT HOUSE ".
8. Form CMS -2786Y entitled, "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT —
2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally
Retarded - SMALL FSES ".;
94) * Appendix of the L B. C. is revised by adding a new Appendix N as follows:
"APPENDIX N REPAIRS TO BUILDING AND STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY THE
OCCURRENCE OF A NATURAL DISASTER"
N 101, Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a defined level of repair for
buildings or structures damaged by a natural disaster in jurisdictions where the governor has
declared a formal condition of disaster emergency under by proclamation.
N 102, General. Required repair levels must be based on the ratio of the estimated value
of the repairs required to restore the structural members to their pre- disaster condition to the
estimated replacement value of the building or structure.
N 103, Structural repairs. When the ratio described in Section N 102 does not exceed 10
percent, as determined by design professionals who are professional architects or professional
engineers who meet the requirements of AS 08.48 buildings and structures, except essential
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facilities included as Category III buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 "Risk Category of
Buildings and Other Structures" of this code, must, at a minimum, be restored to their pre -
disaster condition. When the ratio described in Section N 102 is greater than 10 percent but less
than 50 percent, buildings and structures, except essential facilities included as Category III
buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must have the damaged structural
members, including all critical ties and connections associated with the damaged structural
members, all structural members supported by the damaged member, and all structural members
supporting the damaged members repaired and strengthened to bring them into compliance with
the force levels and connection requirements of this code. These requirements apply to those
essential facilities when the ratio described in Section N 102 is less than 30 percent.
Exception: For buildings or structures with rigid diaphragms where the above - required
repair and strengthening increases the rigidity of the resisting members, the entire lateral force -
resisting system of the building or structure must be investigated.
When, in the opinion of the building official, an unsafe or adverse condition has been created as
a result of the increase in rigidity, the condition must be corrected. When the ratio described in
Section N 102 is greater than 50 percent, buildings and structures, except essential facilities
included as Category III buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must, at a
minimum, have the entire building or structure strengthened to comply with the force level and
connection requirements of this code. These requirements apply to essential facilities when the
ratio described in Section N 102 is greater than or equal to 30 percent.
N 104, Nonstructural repairs to light fixtures and suspended ceilings. Under all ratios
calculated under N 102, when light fixtures and the suspension systems of a suspended
acoustical ceiling are damaged, the damaged light fixtures and suspension systems must be
repaired to fully comply with the requirements of Section 803.9 [803.9.1.1] of this code.
Undamaged light fixtures and suspension systems must have the additional support and bracing
that is required in Section 803.10 [803.9.1] of this code.;
95) *Appendix of the L B. C. is revised by adding a new Appendix 0 as follows:
"APPENDIX 0 FIRE SPRINKLER INCENTIVE RESIDENTIAL SAFETY STAR
PROGRAM"
O 101, Purpose. The purpose of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star
Program is to reward those who are proactive and install residential fire sprinklers in single
family residences and residences with not more than two dwelling units. This program, in
concert with the insurance industry and city government provides graduated rate and property tax
reductions for residential sprinkler coverage. The division of fire and life safety has established
this program to rate residences based on the sprinkler coverage in the home and identifies who
can install and maintain these systems.
O 102, The types of residential sprinkler systems that may be installed to qualify for this
program will consist of [NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION] NFP.A. 13R,
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13D and 750 fine water mist systems and International Residential Code P2904 constant flow
systems.
O 103. There are four ratings of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star
Program.
O 103.1, Platinum — Complete automatic fire sprinkler system as per N.F.P.A. 13R.
O 103.2, Gold — Complete automatic fire sprinkler system as per N.F.P.A. 13D or
International Residential Code P2904.
O 103.3, Silver — Partial automatic fire sprinkler system as per N.F.P.A. 13R to cover
major sources of fire hazards only covering items such as attached garages, laundry rooms,
furnace rooms and kitchens.
O 103.4, Bronze — Partial automatic fire sprinkler system as per N.F.P.A. 13D or
International Residential Code P2904 to cover major sources of fire hazards only covering items
such as attached garages, laundry rooms, furnace rooms and kitchens.
O 104, Fine water mist systems installed to N.F.P.A. 750 may be considered an equal to
the respective categories listed in 0 103.1 and 0 103.3.
O 105, System design is to be accomplished by a person holding the proper permit as
referenced in 13AAC 50.035 or by the automatic fire suppression system manufacturer.
O 106, System installation can be accomplished by the home owner but the system must
be certified complete and operational by a person who holds a permit under 13AAC 50.035.
Professional automatic fire suppression system installers who hold a permit under 13AAC,' 50.035
may install N.F.P.A. 13R, 13D and 750 systems. A plumber who holds an endorsement from the
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, division of
corporations business and professional licensing may install International Residential Code
P2904 systems.
O 107, It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the automatic fire suppression
system is inspected and any maintenance required by the manufacturer or ordinance of the Local
government occur as stated and conducted as specified by 13AAC 50.035.
O 108, To participate in the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star Program an
applicant must complete an application as provided by the division of fire and life safety and
submit an approved design and certification from the installer that the system was installed and is
working per the particular N.F.P.A. standard employed by the homeowner. In turn, the division
of fire and life safety will issue the appropriate certificate. The owner will then be able to apply
for the incentives provided by the insurance agency and local fire protection property tax
exceptions as allowed by law.
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Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 2/21/71, Register 37; am 6/15/79, Register 71; am 1/14/81,
Register 77; am 8/2/86, Register 99; am 10/28/90, Register 116; am 6/10/93, Register 126; am
3/7/96, Register 136; am 8/31/96, Register 139; am 3/27/99, Register 149; am 9/15/2001.
Register 159; am 8/27/2004, Register 171; am 9/12/2007, Register 183; am / / ,
Register ).
Authority: A.S. 18.70.080 A.S. 18.70.081
Section 3. The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the City designated edition
of the International Building Code for public use, inspection and examination.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days following its enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22 day April, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
.Johanna Kinney. CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
LD
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 28, 2013
' 4 ov SP %
Thru: Jim Hunt, City Manager �� 4 0
From: David Squires, Fire Chief /Building Official q Tii6,
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Agenda Item: Adoption of the 2012 International Building Code
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
On November 16, 2012, the State of Alaska adopted the 2009 edition of the International Building
Code (IBC). In order to maintain our Deferment Agreement with the State of Alaska, the City of
Seward is required to also adopt the 2009 IBC. The regulations set the minimum acceptable building
standard for all parts of the state and the deferred jurisdictions. Any variances below the standard
cannot be granted. The City of Seward is required to adopt a code at least as restrictive as the State's
adopted code.
The State is currently reviewing the 2012 IBC 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
IBC now.
The Ordinance before you has the proposed revisions made by the State and suggested local
revisions. The State of Alaska amendments are marked with an asterisk to clearly illustrate for the
public and Council which amendments can not be changed or deleted. Most of these changes are in
the State adoption of the 2009 IBC. The asterisks will be removed prior to the Ordinance being
codified. The City of Seward amendments are specific to Seward including modifications for
Seward's climatic, geographic and seismic conditions. We have added back into the code wood
foundations as requested at the March 13` work session; however we have not included the change
in ground snow load from 80psf to 100psf. In discussions with structural engineers the 80psf ground
snow load should be adequate for our area if we add an 80psf minimum uniform roof load. We are
advocating this because it may substantially increase the cost of a commercial structure. The local
suggested modifications are not asterisked and can be modified by Council.
INTENT: To adopt a current building code consistent with State of Alaska requirements and local
needs.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1 Comprehensive Plan 2020 Vol -1 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):
LAX
FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impact to the City's annual budget.
Approved by the Finance Department: ,56,6
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Ordinance 2013- k" ending the Seward City Code Section 12.05.011 International
Building Code by Adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC), including
all amendments /revisions.
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To: Honorable Mayor and Council members
Thru: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Thru: David Squires, Fire Chief
From: Eddie Athey, Deputy Chief
Date: 10 April 2013
Re: Additional 2012 International Fire Code amendment
Following is a State of Alaska amendment that was not included with our original
submission:
48 Cha .ter 9 Section 903.3.1.1 of the 1.F C. is revised b addin ' 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.";
Staff respectfully requests Council to amend Resolution 2013 -006 to add this as a
new item 48 and renumber remaining items as appropriate.
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Sponsored by: Hunt
Introduction Date: April 8, 2013
Public Hearing Date: April 22, 2013
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -006
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 1FC 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
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 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
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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."
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
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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 1 -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 1 -2."
14. * Chapter 2, Section 202, (General definitions) the second sentence of the definition for
"Group 1 -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
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
the I.F.C., Section 405.10."
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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, I -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:
• "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.
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• "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.
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
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
road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-
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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
I.B.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
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
building and utilize an. 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.) Al 7.1 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 903.3.6, (Hose threads) is revised by deleting "the fire code official"
and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084."
49. * 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 _0 accordance with Section 903.2.3, as revised, whenever alteration,
repairs, or additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E Occupancy."
50. * Chapter 9, Section 906'.1,'(Where required) is revised by deleting the exception in number
1.
51. * 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.
52. * 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."
53. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.2 (Group B) is revised by deleting the exception.
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 907.2.11.2" and by deleting
exception 3.
55. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.4, (Group F) is revised by deleting the exception.
56. * Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1, is revised by deleting exception 1.
57. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.7, (Group M) is revised by deleting exception 2.
58. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.8.1, (Group R -1 Manual fire alarm system) is revised by deleting
exception 2.
59. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9.1, (Group R -2 Manual fire alarm system) is revised by deleting
exception 2.
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60. *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1, (Group R -4 Manual fire alarm system) is revised by
deleting exception 2.
61. *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."
62. * 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."
63. * 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."
64. *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."
65. *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."
66. * 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."
67. * Chapter 9, Section 910.1, (General) is revised by deleting exception 2.
68. * 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."
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69. * 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."
70. * 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."
71. * 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."
72. * 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."
73. *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."
74. * 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."
75. *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."
76. * Chapter 10, Section 1029.1, (General) is revised by deleting exceptions 1 and 3.
77. * Chapter 20, Section 2003.5, (Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids) the last
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."
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78. * Chapter 20, Section 2005, (Portable fire extinguishers) is revised by deleting Section
2005.8.
79. * 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."
80. * 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."
81. * 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."
82. * 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."
83. * 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."
84. 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."
85. 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."
86. * 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
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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."
87. * Chapter 56, Section 5601.1, (Scope) is revised to insert "and AS 18.72" after "The
provisions of this chapter."
88. 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."
89. * 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."
90. * 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."
91. 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."
92. *Chapter 56, Section 5601.7, (Seizure) is revised by adding the words "or AS 18.72."
93. * Chapter 56 is revised by deleting Sections 5601.2.4 (Financial Responsibility) and
5601.2.4.2 (Fireworks display).
94. * 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."
95. * Chapter 56, Section 5608 is revised by re- titling the section "FIREWORKS RETAIL
SALES AND DISPLAYS."
96. *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."
97. *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
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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.
(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
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
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testing under (a) (5) of this paragraph must hold a valid pyrotechnic operator's permit under
(a) (3) of this paragraph."
98. *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 permit or license is revoked, the permittee or licensee may file a written appeal to
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."
99. * 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."
100. 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."
101. * Chapter 57, Section 5704.3.5.1, (Basement storage) is revised by deleting this
section.
102. * 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."
103. * 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
capacity, the installer shall submit plans for review before installation in accordance with 13
AAC 50.027."
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104. * 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
105. 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.
106. ( - -) 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
business day. Written notification shall be faxed to the closest State Fire Marshal Office within 24
hours. Notification may be made by email.
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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.
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.
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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;
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;
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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 )
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 22 day of April, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: April 28, 2013 6 ; 4)
Through: City Manager Jim Hunt q p
Fire Chief David Squires Nor
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 -1 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: J6D
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance 2013 - ajp amending the Seward City Code
Section 9.15.111 2006 International Fire Code — Adopted to 2012 International Fire Code - Adopted,
including all amendments /revisions.
Sponsored by: City Manager
Introduction Date: May 13, 2013
Public Hearing Date: May 28, 2013
Enactment Date: May 28, 2013
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REVISING THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC
NOTIFICATION OF WAIT LIST CUSTOMERS AT THE SMALL BOAT
HARBOR
WHEREAS, the Harbor spends hundreds of dollars sending certified letters to customers on
the wait list; and
WHEREAS, the preparation of certified letters requires significant staff time; and
WHEREAS, electronic mail communications between the Harbormaster's office and wait
list customers would be a more effective way to communicate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. Section 7.10.320(G) of the Seward City Code is amended as follows (additions
listed in bold italic, deletions listed in striletlir-eligh):
G. Notice of space availability. When space becomes available, the Harbormaster shall
notify the first applicant on the wait list that has a qualified interest in a vessel of the size for which
space is available. Notice shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested. electronic mail for any
applicant who has provided an email address, or otherwise by certified mail. In each case, notice
will be sent return receipt requested. An applicant shall have 21 days from the stedpastaiefk
date of the certified mailing date the notice is sent to respond. If the notice is returned by the post
office or the applicant fails to respond, the Harbormaster will notify the next eligible applicant on the
wait list and so until the space is assigned. The slip holder shall obtain a qualifying interest in a
vessel of an appropriate size for the slip within 12 months of being offered a slip.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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ENACTED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 28 day of
May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 13, 2013
'. of sell.
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager v IA I t
From: Mack Funk, Harbormaster
•
Agenda Item: ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City Code requires wait list customers to be notified by certified mail when a vacancy occurs. Now,
since most customers have chosen to communicate via electronic mail, it appears that e -mail would be a
more efficient method than certified mail of notifying customers of an available slip.
In order to implement this change, City Code section need to be modified: 7.10.315 and 7.10.615.
INTENT: The purpose of Ordinance 2013 -As to allow the Harbor to notify wait list customers via
electronic mail in order to provide a more efficient wait list process.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Encourage a thriving port
1. of Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and X
implementation of management plans. (page 23)
Strategic Plan (document source here): Adjust local development
2. regulations where appropriate, to encourage development that is X
consistent with our economic vision. (Page 5)
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: This change is expected to save some postage cost and staff time by eliminating some
certified letters.
Approved by Finance Department: •14 h )
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION: y � 9
Approve for introduction Ordinance 2013 - making changes to Title 7 of the City Code.
(63-1
Sponsored by: Hunt
Introduction Date: May 13, 2013
Public Hearing Date: May 28, 2013
Enactment Date: May 28, 2013
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REVISING THE CITY CODE TO ELIMINATE QUARTERLY
MOORAGE RATES AT THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR
WHEREAS, the Harbor tariff was changed in 2011 to eliminate quarterly moorage rates; and
WHEREAS, the intention at that time was to subsequently amend the City Code to bring it
into conformance with the Harbor tariff; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that the Code and Tariff agree.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. Section 7.10.315 of the Seward City Code is amended as follows (additions listed
in bold italic, deletions listed in s rile):
7.10.315 - Transient moorage.
A. Availability. Transient moorage space is available within the harbor at locations
designated or assigned by the Harbormaster, which may include temporary use of
reserved moorage space. A written and signed application for moorage on a form
approved by the Harbormaster shall be provided to the Harbormaster within the time
allowed for registration. The applicant shall promptly notify the Harbormaster of any
changes in the information set forth on the moorage application. Prepayment of fees
for transient moorage is required. Approval of such application by the Harbormaster
confers no rights in the land or water constituting the space.
B. Assignment periods. The daily assignment period is 12:01 a.m. on the first calendar
day to midnight. The daily moorage fee as set forth in the harbor tariff will be levied
on all vessels that are registered on the harbor's daily inventory that do not have a
reserved moorage space assigned, unless longer term moorage is paid in advance.
Discounts for prepayment of transient moorage fees are available as set forth in the
harbor tariff for monthly, quarterly, semi - annual, and annual terms. Monthly,
quarterly, semi - annual, and annual term transient moorage rates will be calculated
from the closest of either:
1. The first day of the current month, or
2. The first day of the following month (with daily fees assessed for all days
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -009
in the current month).
No credits will be allowed for back - dating the application for moorage to the first
day of the current month.
Section 2. Section 7.10.615 of the Seward City Code is amended as follows (additions listed
in bold italic, deletions listed in f ttrikhroug )
7.10.615 - Fee collection.
A. Invoicing. Invoices for fees shall be due upon receipt. Invoices may be delivered
personally or mailed on a monthly or other basis to the last address provided to the
Harbormaster. It is the harbor user's obligation to notify the Harbormaster in writing
of any changes in address.
B. Payment. Mooring fees shall be due and payable in advance. Payment shall be made
at the harbor.
C. Refunds. Refunds are not automatically available to vessels departing the harbor; only
vessels that no longer require transient or reserved moorage may receive a refund. If a
vessel owner desires a refund of prepaid moorage, the vessel owner must make a
request, in writing, to the Harbormaster. All refunds will be calculated from the date
of notice as follows:
1. Daily moorage fees. Refunds for prepaid daily moorage will be limited to the
unused moorage days.
----g for prepaid quarterly moorage will be
notice.
3-2. Semi - annual moorage fees. If a request for a refund is made, a refund for
prepaid semi -annual moorage will be limited to the original payment made
minus the combination of the quarterly, monthly and daily rates from the
start of the semi - annual period through the date of notice.
43. Annual moorage fees. If a request for a refund is made, the refund for prepaid
annual moorage will be limited to the original payment made minus the
combination of the semi - annual quarterly, monthly and daily rates from the
start of the annual period through the date of notice. or t':ee gua yzn ge
rate.
D. Transfer from transient moorage to reserved moorage. Transient vessels that have
prepaid moorage and then, due to the waitlist process, are offered a slip will be
charged for moorage in accordance with the appropriate section of the harbor • tari - - :. ' -- , - D. - • ... .. ... • -
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -009 •
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Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 28 day of
May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 13, 2013
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Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager u ',
From: Mack Funk, Harbormaster q p
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Agenda Item: ELIMINATE QUARTERLY MOORAGE RATES
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In 2011 the City Council approved a change to the harbor tariff to eliminate quarterly rates. However, the
City Code was never revised to correctly reflect the change.
In order to implement this change, two City Code sections need to be modified: 7.10.315 and 7.10.615.
Act INTENT: The purpose of Ordinance 2013- is to eliminate quarterly rates from the City Code.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Encourage a thriving port
1. of Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and X
implementation of management plans. (page 23)
Strategic Plan (document source here): Adjust local development
2. regulations where appropriate, to encourage development that is X
consistent with our economic vision. (Page 5)
3. Other (list): X
FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impact associated with this change.
Approved by Finance Department: "vb2 44
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve for introduction Ordinance 2013- making changes to Title 7 of the City Code.
Sponsored by: Hunt
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE 2012
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARD FOR EXERCISE
EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,377, AUTHORIZING A CITY
MATCH OF $1,283 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,660
WHEREAS, the job of providing emergency services is both physically and mentally
demanding and heart attacks continue to be the leading killer of responders; and
WHEREAS, the current equipment for use by our volunteers is inadequate, in need of repair
and not cost effective to repair or replace; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department, applied for and was awarded the 2012 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $24,377.00 with required 5% match of $1,283.00, for a total of
$25,660.00; and
WHEREAS, the addition of a 24 -hour facility with new equipment in which the volunteers
could utilize to become more physically and mentally fit would ultimately benefit the citizens of
Seward.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to accept the 2012 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant award in the amount of $24,377.00 and appropriates the required matching funds
in the amount of $1,283.00 from general funds set aside for grant matching purposes.
Section 2. Grant funds in the amount of $24,377are hereby appropriated from grant revenue
account no 851- 8513- 4680 -0200; and $1,283 is hereby appropriated from General Fund
Undesignated Net Assets account no 101- 0000 - 3071 -0851, for a total appropriation of $25,660 to
account no 851- 8513 -5400.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -030
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13` day of
May 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: May 13, 2013 0 vp
To: City Council q P
From: Deputy Fire Chief Eddie Athey
Agenda Item: Accepting the 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Providing emergency services to our community can be dangerous work, even more so if our
responders are not physically and mentally fit. Over the years a portion of the downstairs area of the
Fire Station has been converted into a gym setting to encourage our members to maintain physical
fitness. The equipment in the gym has been procured mostly by "hand -me- downs" or donations and
thus is typically best suited for single users in a residential setting. A personal trainer examined the
equipment currently in use and advised that much of it was in disrepair and should not be used. The
cost to repair or replace this equipment is neither cost - effective nor within the scope of our current
budget. When the Fire Station was originally constructed the downstairs area was designed as a
bomb shelter and therefore does not lend itself well to proper air exchange and ventilation.
Furthermore the hard concrete floor is not "user friendly" nor does it require the participants to
remove their street footwear before exercising which generates large quantities of dirt and debris in
the exercise area.
For these reasons the Fire Department applied for and was awarded 2012 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant in the amount of $24,377 plus our required 5% matching funds of $1,283 for a total grant
award of $25,660. The funds from this project will be utilized to purchase new commercial grade
fitness equipment in the form of a treadmill, elliptical cross - trainer and a cable motion strength
trainer. The grant award also provides funds to purchase two air scrubbing units and install rubber
flooring around the equipment.
INTENT:
Acceptance of the 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award and establish a project account
number for the exercise equipment project.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Plan 1 -3.9, Plan 2 -3.9.1 X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X
3 Other (list):Seward Wellness for All, NFPA and OSHA guidelines and X
standards
FISCAL NOTE: Grant funds in the amount of $24,377 will be appropriated from grant revenue
account no 851- 8513- 4680 -0200; and $1,283 appropriated from General Fund Undesignated Net
Assets account no 101- 0000 - 3071 -0851, for a total appropriation of $25,660 to account no 851 -
85xg-5400.
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Approved by Finance Department: F -
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approves Resolution 2013- O O authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2012
Assistance to Firefighters grant award in the amount of $24,377, establishing a project account and
appropriating the required matching funds in the amount of $1,283.00 for the purchase of exercise
equipment and appropriating funds.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington. D.C. 20472
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Mr. David Squires
City of Seward Fire Department
PO Box 167
Seward, Alaska 99664 -0167
Re: Grant No.EMW - 2012 -F0-04243
Dear Mr. Squires:
On behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), I am pleased to inform you that your grant application submitted under the FY 2012 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant has been approved. FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in consultation with the U.S.
Fire Administration (USFA), carries out the Federal responsibilities of administering your grant. The approved
project costs total to $25,660.00. The Federal share is 95 percent or $24,377.00 of the approved amount and
your share of the costs is 5 percent or $1,283.00.
As part of your award package, you will find Grant Agreement Articles. Please make sure you read and
understand the Articles as they outline the terms and conditions of your grant award. Maintain a copy of these
documents for your official file. You establish acceptance of the grant and Grant Agreement Articles when
you formally receive the award through the AFG online system. By accepting the grant, you agree not to
deviate from the approved scope of work without prior written approval from FEMA.
If your SF 1199A has been reviewed and approved, you will be able to request payments online. Remember,
you should request funds when you have an immediate cash need.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the awards process or how to request your grant funds, please
call the helpdesk at 1- 866 -274 -0960.
Sincerely,
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Timothy W. Manning
Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness and Protection
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Agreement Articles
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FEMA U.S. Department of Homeland Securit
Washington, D.C. 20472
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AGREEMENT ARTICLES
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM - Operations and Safety program
GRANTEE: City of Seward Fire Department
PROGRAM: Operations and Safety
AGREEMENT NUMBER: EMW- 2012 -FO -04243
AMENDMENT NUMBER:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article I Project Description
Article II Grantee Concurrence
Article III Period of Performance
Article IV Amount Awarded
Article V Financial Guidelines
Article VI Prohibition on Using Federal Funds
Article VII GPD Allocations
Article VIII Financial Reporting
Article IX FEMA Officials
Article X Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
Article I - Project Description
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Program is to protect the health and safety of the public and
firefighting personnel against fire and fire- related hazards. After careful consideration, FEMA has determined
that the grantee's project submitted as part of the grantee's application, and detailed in the project narrative as
well as the request details section of the application - including budget information - is consistent with the
program's purpose and worthy of award. Therefore, the grantee shall perform the work described in the
approved grant application as itemized in the request details section of the application and further described in
the grant application's narrative. These sections of the application are made a part of these grant agreement
articles by reference, The grantee may not change or make any material deviations from the approved scope of
work outlined in the above referenced sections of the application without prior written approval from FEMA.
Article 11 - Grantee Concurrence
By providing the Primary Contact's electronic signature and indicating acceptance of the award, the grantee
accepts and agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant as set forth in this document and the
documents identified below. Grantees agree that they will use the funds provided through the Fiscal Year 2012
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in accordance with these Articles of Agreement and the program
guidelines provided in the Fiscal Year 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program guidance. All documents
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submitted as part of the application are made a part of this agreement by reference.
Article III - Period of Performance
The period of performance shall be from 11- APR -13 to 10- APR -14.
Article IV - Amount Awarded
The amount of the award is detailed on the Obligating Document for the Award attached to these articles.
Following are the budgeted estimates for each object class of this grant (including Federal share plus grantee
match):
Personnel $0.00
Fringe Benefits $0.00
Travel $0.00
Equipment $21,660.00
Supplies $0.00
Contractual $0.00
Construction $0.00
Other $4,000.00
indirect Charges $0.00
Total $25,660.00
NEGOTIATION COMMENTS IF APPLICABLE
The Program Office has made the following reductions to your grant:
Funding is not approved for the PPEs (coats and pants).
Therefore, they have recommended the award at this level:
Total budget $25,660
Federal share $24,377
Applicant share $1,283
Any questions pertaining to your award package, please contact your GPD Grants Management Specialist:
Jacqueline Lee at Jacqueline.Lee @dhs.gov.
Article V - Financial Guidelines
The grantee and any subgrantee shall comply with the most recent version of the Administrative Requirements,
Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements. A non - exclusive list of regulations commonly applicable to FEMA
grants are listed below:
A. Administrative Requirements
1. 44 CFR Part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to
State and Local Governments
2. 2 CFR Part 215, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of
Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations (OMB Circular A -110)
8. Cost Principles
1. 2 CFR Part 225, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A -87)
2. 2 CFR Part 220, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A -21)
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3. 2 CFR Part 230, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations (OMB Circular A -122)
4. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 31.2 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, Contracts
with Commercial Organizations
C. Audit Requirements
1. OMB Circular A -133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations
Article VI - Prohibition on Using Federal Funds
Recipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of
the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government,
without the express prior written approval of FEMA.
' Article VII - GPD Allocations
The recipient agrees that all allocations and use of funds under this grant will be in accordance with the FY 2012
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program guidance and application kit.
Article VIII - Financial Reporting
Recipients of any Assistance to Firefighters Grants will be required to submit a semi - annual Federal Financial
Report (FFR) via the automated system on the Standard Form 425. The FFR is intended to provide Federal
agencies and grant recipients with a standard format and consistent reporting requirements throughout the
government. The FFR, to be submitted using the online e-grant system, will be due semi - annually based on the
calendar year beginning with the period after the award is made. Grant recipients will be required to submit a
FFR throughout the entire period of performance of the grant.
The reporting periods for the FFR are January 1 through June 30 (Report due by July 31), and July 1 through
December 31 (Report due by January 30).
At the end of the grant's period of performance, all grantees are required to produce a final report on how the
grant funding was used and the benefits realized from the award. Grantees must submit a final financial report
and a final performance report within 90 days after the end of the period of performance.
Article IX - FEMA Officials
Program Officer: Catherine Patterson is the Program Officer for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The Program Officer is responsible for the technical monitoring of the stages of work and technical performance
of the activities described in the approved grant application.
Grants Assistance Officer: Rosalie Vega is the Assistance Officer for this grant program. The Assistance
Officer is the Federal official responsible for negotiating, administering, and executing all grant business matters.
If you have any questions regarding your grant please call ASK -GMD at 866- 927 -5646 to be directed to a
specialist.
Grants Management Division POC: The Grants Management Specialist shall be contacted to address all
financial and administrative grant business matters for this award. If you have any questions regarding your
grant please call ASK -GMD at 866- 927 -5646 to be directed to a specialist.
Article X - Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
Recipients of an AFG grant are required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in the SAM.gov system. Active
registration in the Central Contractor Registry ensures grantees are compliant with Federal regulations under
Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA). CCR registration is free, and may take up to 5
to 10 business days to process. For help with registering in the CCR, please visit SAM.gov for more information.
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
OBLIGATING DOCUMENT FOR AWARD/AMENDMENT
la. AGREEMENT 2. AMENDMENT ' 0: RECIPIENT NO, 4. TYPE - OF 6. CONTROL NO
EMW-2012-F0-04243 NO, 92-6000086 ACTION W279230N
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Grant Programs Directorate FEMA, Financial Services Branch
City of Seward Fire 500 C Street, S.W. 500 C Street, S.W. Room 723
Department Washington DC, 20528-7000 Washington DC, 20472
316 4th Avenue POC: Rosalie Vega
Seward
Alaska, 99664-0167
9.14 O kil OF PROJECT COOROINATO
PROJECT OFFICER 9072243445 Catherine Patterson 1-866-274-0960
David Squires
EFFECTIVEDATE OF 'frZ MEMODOF ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMEN 14- PERFORNIANCEIPERIOD
THIS ACTION PAYMENII Cost Sharing rom:f1-Af
11-APR-13 SF-270 13 To:10-APR-14
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ACRONYM (ACCS CODE) TOTAL AWARDED THIS TOTAL. AWARD ON
XXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXXXX- AWARD ACTION LEDERAL
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AFG 97.044 2013-1 C-C111-P4000000- $0.00 $24,377.00 $24,377.00 $1.283.00
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TTOTALS $0.00 $24,377.00 $24,377.00 $1,283.00
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fie_ FOR NON-D18 PROGRAMS„8EQPIENTARE:QUIRED TO SI AND RETURNTHRE (3) COPIES OF THIS DOCOMENT
TO FEW (See Block 7 kr addrass)
Assistance to Firefighters Grant recipients are not required to sign and return copies of this document. However, recipients should print and
keep a copy of this document for their records.
10 FDA PISASTER PA0 W..:. N.PT.ii00.JOE0 TO SIGN
This assistance is subject to terms and conditiors attached to this award notice or by incorporated reference in program legislation cited
above.
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N/A N/A
VEMA.M1 OFF9CJPL (Nine and l'Ittel
Rosalie Vega 09-APR-13
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING REIMBURSABLE FUNDS OF $3,000 FROM KENAI
MOUNTAINS TURNAGAIN ARM CORRIDOR COMMUNITIES
ASSOCIATION (KMTACCA) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, Seward Community Library Museum was an early contributor to the Alaska
Digital Archives, scanning, describing and uploading over 300 of our local historic photos to be
included in the statewide historic photo database; and
WHEREAS, an opportunity to add Earthquake related material to a similar project with
UAA Consortium Library Archives in preparation for the 50 anniversary of the event has been
presented to SCLM; and
WHEREAS, KMTACCA offers a grant to museums along the Heritage Corridor for
program development; and
WHEREAS, an application requesting funds to hire an aide to assist library museum
personnel with the project was submitted and accepted; and
WHEREAS, the grant will reimburse $3,000 for an estimated 200 hours at $15 each for an
assistant to help with the earthquake project 60% of the time and 40% of the time will be helping
with regular duties at the museum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept and appropriate funds to hire an
assistant for the library museum.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $3,000 will be appropriated from misc. grant revenue
account no. 101- 0000 - 4680 -0900 to library salaries and benefits account no. 101 - 150 -50xx.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -031
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13` day of
May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: April 23, 2013 V 4
Through: City Manager Jim Hunt q�P
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From: Patricia Linville, Library Museum Director
Agenda Item: Accepting funds of $3000 from Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm Corridor
Communities Association (KMTACCA) and appropriating funds.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Seward Community Library Museum was an early contributor to the Alaska Digital Archives,
scanning, describing and uploading over 300 of our local historic photos to be included in the
statewide historic photo database. Whereas SCLM was the first public contributor, there are now
fifteen institutions adding content to the site. An opportunity to add Earthquake related material
to a similar project with UAA Consortium Library Archives was presented to the library
museum. This project is an effort to identify the numerous collections of '64 Earthquake photos
and memorabilia in preparation for the 50 anniversary of the event.
KMTACCA offers a grant to museums along the Heritage Corridor for program development.
An application was submitted outlining a program to identify, document and scan Seward's
earthquake photos and artifacts, detailing the need for someone to assist library museum staff
while completing the work. The application was accepted. The grant will reimburse $3000 for
an estimated 200 hours at $15 each for an assistant to help with the earthquake project 60% of
the time and 40% of the time will be helping with regular duties at the museum.
The grant application and agreement are attached.
INTENT:
Accept $3000 reimbursable funds to pay hourly wage for an aide to provide assistance with the
preparation of the '64 earthquake commemoration materials and performing basic library museum
tasks.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (3.1.2.1) "Support existing public institutions in
1. their effort to maintain, expand X
and develop."
2. Strategic Plan (pg12): "...expand Library Services, .... " X
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE:
The reimbursable funds from the KMTACCA museum program development fully fund this project.
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Approved by Finance Department: G'j
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2013- 0 accepting $3000 and appropriating funds to contract for
library museum program development assistance.
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Project 24 -2012
Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm
National i-leritage Area
CONTRACT
This contract is entered into the 1th day of April, 2013 between the Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm Corridor
Communities Association whose address for all purposes herein is P.O. Box 771054, Eagle River, AK 99577
hereinafter "KMTACCA" and the Seward Community Library Museum whose address for all purposes herein
is P.O. Box 2389, Seward, AK 99664.
Description of Project
The project is described in the March 29, 2013 proposal memo from Seward Community Library Museum to
KMTA CCA which describes project to expand access to primary source materials about the Great Alaska
Earthquake of 1964. (See attached.)
Provision
Seward Community Library Museum agrees to give credit to KMTA NHA for helping fund the project by
including the KMTA NHA logo in any signage associated with the project and by using the KMTA NHA logo in
any printed material that is produced as a result of the project. A digital file of the logo will be provided by
KMTA NI-IA. Standards for any permanent sign will be discussed with the KMTA NHA program manager.
Budget and Payment Schedule
KMTACCA will pay Seward Community Library Museum in the amount of $3,000 after the work is completed
and Seward Community Library Museum has submitted records documenting the dollar for dollar matching
funds which may include in -kind donations of contributed time, travel costs, postage, or other contributions
and expenses.
Timing for this Contract
The project start date is April 15, 2013 and end date is December 31, 2013.
Terms of Contract
The contract is subject to the terms and funding provisions of the National Park Service and KMTACCA
Cooperative Agreement of January 21, 2010.
Termination Clause
This contract may be terminated by either party or by mutual agreement following ten (10) days written
notice. KMTACCA may elect to make further payments for actual project work if it so wishes.
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Patricia Linville, by executing this contract, acknowledges receipt of a completed copy of this contract, further
acknowledges that he fully understands and has freely entered into the contract, and agrees to provide the
products described. KMTACCA agrees to pay $3,000 for services according to the payment schedule for
services and products.
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Controctot Community Library Museum
Dated at Anchorage, AK this / day of " `" , 20
By ), rid �� /�' ; President, KMTACCA
James Hunt d %
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National Heritage Area
Application: Museum Program Development Grant
Name of Museum: CL) rc.: - Y y 1 1/1,6, - Se
Address: �' -1 r _ �_
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Phone number: 70 7 - e_' c' y
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X. I, or a museum staff member, will make every attempt to attend the free interpretive training
May 21, 8 am. to 5:30 p.m at the National Park Service, Legends Building on the corner of
Washington St. and 5th Ave in Seward. Please RSVP as soon as possible
i t lerye.phnsoi; mail,conl if you or a staff member plan to attend.
Amount of grant (up to $3000):
Description of project(s):
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Start date: 11 ri l s-` "2- > (
Proposed completion date: L).'<<
Sources of match: (Must be equal to or exceed amount of grant request)
Cash contribution:
In -Kind contribution: (May include donated time and materials.) ' - t /:? ft%
TOTAL match amount:
Upon approval of your application, KMTA NHA will offer a simple contract for signature. Mail to:
Kaylene Johnson, Program Manager KMTA NHA, PO Box 771054, Eagle River, AK 99577; or email to
l -ilt. U.i;insorzt:<;< .c orij_• or fax to 907 -688 -0462.
2013 KMTA National Heritage Area Museum Programming Assistance Request
Narrative
Seward Community Library Museum
Locals refer to the '64 Earthquake as the five minutes that changed Seward's destiny. Before
the event the citizens of Seward were planning for a large, festive gathering to celebrate
winning the All- American City of 1964 award. The port city was a thriving railroad town,
commercial fishing port and bustling up and coming community aptly known as the Gateway to
Alaska. The Earthquake swallowed the port, tossed locomotives far from their tracks and
ignited all the oil tanks. Early reports to the outside world declared that Seward had
disappeared.
As can be expected there are many photos and memorabilia located within our library museum
and throughout the community related to the catastrophic event. The library museum hosted
an open house in 2010 specifically for earthquake survivors to gather and share stories and
keepsakes. We were able to document where specific collections were, who owned them and
whether or not they would be willing to loan /share should the occasion arise.
That occasion has arrived. To commemorate the 50 anniversary of the 1964 Earthquake the
Archives and Special Collections Department of the Consortium Library at the University of
Alaska Anchorage have embarked on a project to expand access to primary source materials
about the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964. They have created a collaborative website that can
act as a starting point for individuals interested in researching the earthquake.
(http: / /64akquake.org /) The final project includes a website with 600 -700 earthquake photos,
cataloged and embedded with geo tags to provide precise location information. As mentioned
Seward has these materials and has been invited to add content to this project. This
application is to request funding to pay for assistance to gather, scan, catalog and upload '64
Earthquake materials necessary for participation in the commemorative website.
Seward Community Library Museum was an early contributor to the Alaska Digital Archives,
uploading and describing over 300 photos; few that are earthquake related. Scanning,
cataloging and uploading historic photos and artifacts is labor intensive. It includes training and
many hours of concentrated work. We have the equipment and a commitment from UAA to
conduct staff training. We are seeking, through this grant application, to contract for personnel
to assist staff in gathering materials, train in the process and start the work of creating access to
our vast collection of 1964 Earthquake photos and memorabilia. This assistant would also help
with museum operation as needed. Below is a description of anticipated costs. Project start
date is April 15, 2013 (as funding is available) and completion by December 31, 2013.
Item Scope of Work Estimated Time Hourly Total
Project Assistant Assist in preparing 200 $15.00 $3000
materials for '64
Earthquake
Commemoration and
museum
programming
Library Museum Aide Oversee Assistant 100 (in -kind) $30.00 $3000
Total $6000
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Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL
OF THE SEWARD BEAR CREEK FLOOD SERVICE AREA 2013 LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires all states to
submit a Hazard Mitigation Plan to be eligible for any FEMA funding in disasters; and
WHEREAS, FEMA disaster recovery funding and grant programs require regular updates to
the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) supplements the Kenai Peninsula Borough's (KPB) Multi - Jurisdictional
A11- Hazard Mitigation Plan as annex I; and
WHEREAS, the KPB, on behalf of the SBCFSA, received a grant from the Alaska Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the amount of $230,220 for the purpose of
updating the existing Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the SBCFSA' s LHMP is a joint planning effort by the SBCFSA Board, City of
Seward, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS, this plan serves as guide for citizens and policy makers in the SBCFSA in order
to mitigate potential natural hazard disaster damages and to ensure public awareness and
involvement; and
WHEREAS, the complete Kenai Peninsula Borough's All- Hazard Mitigation Plan, including
the City of Seward and SBCFSA LHMP annexes, is scheduled for review and adoption July 2016;
and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2013 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution
2013 -09 recommending the City Council support the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the
SBCFSA Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby supports the Kenai Peninsula Borough's
approval of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -032
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13 day of
May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: May 13, 2013 ,', a
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager taste
Ron Long, Assistant City Manager
From: Donna Glenz, Planner
Agenda Item: Council Support of the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Seward
Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan (LHMP) update.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) is in the process of updating the Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) which is annex I of the multi - jurisdictional Kenai Peninsula Hazard
Mitigation Plan. SBCFSA received a grant to review and update the LHMP and hired URS
Consultants; meetings for the update began in September 2012. The plan addresses emergencies and
mitigation measures for earthquakes, floods, wildfires, tsunamis and severe weather events,
avalanches and erosion hazards that pose high risk to the SBCFSA.
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex (LHMP) will facilitate proactive, sustainable flood risk
adaptation practices and mitigation projects in the Seward /Bear Creek Flood Service Area. The plan
incorporates a comprehensive evaluation of flood risk (physical, economic and social), that will
improve upon the previous assessments that focused predominately on flood hazards. In addition to
assessing present day risks, the study also considers the potential impacts of climate change and how
that may evolve the risk over time. The plan utilizes the HAZUS -MH MR4 flood module to quantify
risk(s) within the SBCFSA and identifies a prioritized list of mitigation projects within the SBCFSA.
INTENT: Provide a recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough to approve the Seward Bear
Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan supports the value of a safe community and a X
1 ' feeling of security. (Public Safety, Volume 1, page 14
Strategic Plan:
2. The Strategic Plan supports Mitigation of Flood Hazards and to Plan and X
Prepare for Natural Disasters. Page 11
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this recommendation of support for the
SBCFSA LHMP update.
Approved by Finance Department:A
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
The full Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(LHMP) is available for review through the Borough Clerk's and Planning departments, both of
which can be reached from www.borough.kenai.ak.us. Or Below is a link to an FTP site containing
the final draft of the SBCFSA Hazard Mitigation Plan.
ftp: / /ftp.borough.kenai.ak.us /Planning /Draft %20HMP /
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2013 - 0 recommending the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the
Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2013 -09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING COUNCIL
SUPPORT THE KPB APPROVAL OF THE SEWARD BEAR CREEK
FLOOD SERVICE AREA 2013 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
UPDATE
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires all states to
submit a Hazard Mitigation Plan to be eligible for any FEMA funding in disasters; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) supplements the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Multi- Jurisdictional All -
Hazard Mitigation Plan as annex I; and
WHEREAS, FEMA disaster recovery funding and grant programs require regular updates to
the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the KPB on behalf of the SBCFSA received a grant from the Alaska Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the amount of $230,220 for the purpose of
updating the existing FMP; and
WHEREAS, the SBCFSA's LHMP is a joint planning effort by the SBCFSA Board, City of
Seward, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS, this plan serves as guide for citizens and policy makers in the SBCFSA in order
to mitigate potential natural hazard disaster damages and to ensure public awareness and
involvement; and
WHEREAS, the complete Kenai Peninsula Borough's All - Hazard Mitigation Plan, including
the City of Seward and SBCFSA LHMP annexes, is scheduled for review and adoption July 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
,,,., Section 1. The Commission recommends Seward City Council support the Kenai Peninsula
Seward Planning and Zoning
Resolution 2013 -09
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Borough approval of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, this 7 day of May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area:
2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update
Executive Summary
The Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(LHMP) supplements the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Multi - Jurisdictional All- Hazard Mitigation
Plan. This plan's "All Hazards" approach enables the participating communities to fully integrate
essential emergency planning activities. The SBCFSA's LHMP is a joint planning effort by the
SBCFSA, City of Seward, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. This HMP is intended to serve the
SBCFSA's citizens and decision makers to implement actions that would reduce or eliminate
future and potentially damaging natural hazard event impacts to their critical facilities,
residential structures, and population.
This HMP was drafted and adopted to fulfill requirements mandated by the Disaster Mitigation
Act of 2000, under Public Law 106 -390, amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, and Title 42 of the United States Code (5121 et seq.). Local
governments are required to have a FEMA approved, local government adopted natural hazard
mitigation plan for FEMA grant programs' eligibility. Special service areas are encouraged to
participate in jurisdictional mitigation planning activities or to develop independent plans
because their responsibilities span multiple jurisdictions which would be best served by an
independent HMP.
The SBCFSA therefore determined that a separate HMP would strengthen KPB's mitigation
capabilities. The methodology used for developing the SBCFSA LHMP consisted of the
following tasks:
• Plan development, review, and maintenance
• Public and agency coordination and involvement
• Critical facility inventory development
• Hazard impact area identification and description
• Population risk assessment and critical facility vulnerability identification
• Mitigation strategy development identifying, selecting, prioritizing, and implementing
mitigation actions
• Local HMP adoption following a public hearing
• Periodic evaluation, review, and update
The HMP is divided into nine sections: Introduction, Community Description, Planning Process,
HMP Adoption, Hazard Profiles, Vulnerability Analysis, Mitigation Strategy, and Reference
List, with applicable supporting appendices. The SBCFSA is at risk from eight identified natural
hazards: earthquakes, erosion, flood, ground failure, severe weather, tsunamis, volcanic activity,
and wildland fire. The primary threat to the SBCFSA is from severe weather and storm events.
The Planning Team identified mitigation measures that span a broad spectrum of activities for all
potential hazard impacts. They include:
• Promote recognizing and mitigating all natural hazards that affect the SBCFSA.
• Reduce loss and damage possibility from all natural hazards that affect the area.
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• Cross reference mitigation goals and actions with other partners' planning mechanisms
and projects.
• Reduce structural vulnerability to earthquake, erosion, flood, ground failure, severe
weather, tsunami, volcano, and wildland fire damages.
• Maintaining city monitoring and warning systems, e.g. the City's tsunami warning and
early alert broadcasting siren systems.
The plan will be monitored, reviewed, and evaluated annually; and updated every five years. It
will also be reviewed and updated as appropriate, such as when new funding sources become
available, or after a disaster occurs that significantly affects the SBCFSA.
This plan serves as guide for citizens and policy makers in SBCFSA in order to mitigate
potential natural hazard disaster damages. Periodic review of this plan is necessary in order to
continually evaluate its effectiveness and to make the most efficient use of mitigation resources
as they become available.
The 2013 SBCFSA Local Hazard Mitigation Plan developed initiatives will be incorporated into
existing SBCFSA, City, Tribal, and Borough planning initiatives such as their respective
Comprehensive, Capital Improvement, Emergency Response, and Transportation Plans as
appropriate.
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Sponsored by: Hunt
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CHANGE ORDER WITH HARMON CONSTRUCTION IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $71,379 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING A WASH
WATER HOLDING TANK TO THE VESSEL WASH DOWN PAD AT THE
SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER (SMIC) AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward approved a contract with Harmon Construction in the
amount of $549,786 for the construction of a Vessel Wash Down Pad; and
WHEREAS, the holding tank capacity has been determined to be inadequate to allow the
planned system to operate in the rain; and
WHEREAS, the city's project engineer, PND Engineers, Inc., has redesigned a system that
will add a holding tank to allow operations during light and moderate rain storms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a change order in the not -to-
exceed amount of $71,379 with Harmon Construction for the installation of a holding tank as part of
the Vessel Wash Down Pad at SMIC.
Section 2. Funding for this contract in an amount not -to- exceed $71,379 is hereby
appropriated from the Harbor Maintenance and Repair Fund ( "MRRF ") Reserves Account no. 402-
0000- 3071 -0276 to the Vessel Wash Down Pad contract services account no. 278 - 2781 -5390.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13 day of
May, 2013
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -033
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Agenda Statement
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Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: Harbormaster Mack Funk
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a change order with Harmon
Construction, Inc. to add a washwater holding tank to the previously
approved Vessel Washdown and Wastewater Recycling Facility at the
Seward Marine Industrial Center and appropriate funds.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In order to maximize the use of the Vessel Wash Down Facility at SMIC, the system needs to be able
to operate on rainy days. This topic was raised recently in a City Council meeting and that prompted
this proposed change order. The busiest month for hauling -out boats (and then washing them) is
September and that is one of the rainiest months in Seward.
As currently designed, the facility has the capacity to hold a total of 560 gallons of water. Since the
system is exposed to weather, the impervious concrete pad will direct any rainfall into the sump
along with the wash water. The pressure washing slab measures 5000 square feet; 0.18 inches of
rainfall will result in 560 gallons of runoff. In other words, even a moderate rain event will overfill
the system. By installing a 3500 gallon tank, the pressure washing system can be used during light
and moderate rainstorms. This change is essential in order to optimize the operations of the new
system.
The proposed tank would be placed beneath the concrete wash down slab. It is high density
polyethylene (HDPE) that is nearly indestructible and certainly won't rust. The tank will be
manufactured in Texas. Transportation expense will be a major portion of the cost.
INTENT: Enter into a change order not -to- exceed $71,379 with Harmon Construction for the
installation of a holding tank beneath the concrete wash down pad and appropriate funds.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Create a thriving port of
1. Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and X
implementation of management plans. (page 23)
Strategic Plan (document source here): Seward Marine Industrial Center X
2 ' Development Plan.
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: This change order is larger than the City Manager's authorized spending
authority. It is also prudent to maintain the established project contingency fund. Therefore it will
be necessary to appropriate an additional $71,379 from the Harbor Maintenance and Repair Fund
( "MRRF ") Reserves Account no. 402- 0000 - 3071 -0276 to the Vessel Wash Down Pad contracted
services account no. 278 - 2781 -5390.
Approved by Finance Department: , ai.- -
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No
RECOMMENDATION:
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Council support Resolution 2013-0 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a change order
with Harmon Construction in the amount of $71,379 and appropriate funds.
HARMON CONSTRUCTION INC. Change Order
P.O. BOX 1650 Order#: 1
802.5 PORT AVE.
SEWARD AK 99664 -1650 Order Date: 05/03/2013
907 - 224 -7145
License: 32752
To: CITY OF SEWARD Project: 2013019
PO BOX 167 SMIC
SEWARD AK 99664
The contractor agrees to perform and the owner agrees to Plans Attached C
pay for the following changes to this contract
Ordered By: Customer Order: Specifications Attached ❑
Description of Work Amount
CATCH BASIN 71,379.00
Notes
Negative changes will lower the overall contract
price requiring no additional payment by owner. Approved Amount of Change 71,379.00
The original Contract Sum was 549,786.00
. Net change by previous Change Orders 0.00
The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order 549,786.00
The Contract Sum will be changed by this Change Order 71,379.00
The new Contract Sum including this Change Order will be 621,165.00
The Contract Time will be changed by 0 Days
Approved Dat - l3 Date
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City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes
April 8, 2013 Volume 39, Page
CALL TO ORDER
The April 8, 2013 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Mayor David Seaward.
OPENING CEREMONY
Police Chief Tom Clemons led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Seaward presiding and
Jean Bardarson Christy Terry
Vanta Shafer Bob Valdatta
Ristine Casagranda Marianna Keil
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Brenda Ballou, Deputy City Clerk
Absent — None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Deputy City Clerk Brenda Ballou clarified that Seward City Code, Section 2.10.070,
referred to time limits for Citizen Comments as specified in the Council Rules of Procedure. Council
Rules of Procedure specified that citizens had three minutes at the beginning of the meeting, and five
minutes at the conclusion of council business. Upon conference with the City Attorney as to that
interpretation, it was found that citizens had the opportunity to speak multiple times only during a
Public Hearing.
Dan Seavey said he wanted to talk about the Iditarod Championship. Beginning in 1970, dog
mushers began lobbying to include the Iditarod Trail into the National Trail System, and in 1978 the
Seward Iditarod National Historic Trail was officially designated. In 1982, the Seward Iditarod Trail
Blazers was formed. Seavey advocated for council to consider finding a solution that would include
both the expansion of the Alaska Railroad's dock as well as the installation of a Baseline Trail across
the head of bay.
Jim Herbert stated his interest in serving on the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens'
Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) as the city's representative.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion (Bardarson /Terry) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Keil pulled Ordinance 2013 -005 off the consent agenda so it could be amended.
Bardarson added Vice Mayor's Travel Report as a new item under Special Orders,
Presentations and Reports.
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Appoint Jim Herbert to fill the City of Seward seat on the Prince William Sound Regional
Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC).
Ordinance 2013 -004, Amending Seward City Code, Section 12.05.031, International
Mechanical Code, Adopting The 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) Including
Revisions. (This ordinance was introduced and was set for public hearing and enactment at the May
13, 2013 meeting.)
Ordinance 2013 -006, Amending Seward City Code, Chapter 9.15, Health And Safety,
Adopting The 2012 Edition Of The International Fire Code (IFC), Including Revisions. (This
ordinance was introduced and was set for public hearing and enactment at the May 13, 2013
m eeting.)
Resolution 2013 -021, Adopting The Planning And Zoning Commission Priorities From April
2013 To April 2014.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations & Awards
Recognizing John French for representing the City of Seward on the Prince William
Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council for the last ten years.
Recognition to Flip Foldager for receiving the Governor's Special Achievement Award
for Safety.
Borough Assembly Report, Sue McClure stated that since her last report two people had
followed up with a request to the borough for improved signage for recycling at the landfill. On
March 19, 2013, the Assembly enacted an ordinance to allow service area members to remain in their
current position until replaced, even after their term had expired. Just over $1.9 million was expected
to come into Seward from Federal and State reimbursements for the September 2012 Flood Event.
The Assembly would meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Seward at 6:00 p.m. at which there would
be four ordinances up for public hearing at that meeting, including one regarding the appropriation of
the cruise ship head tax for Seward and Homer, and one that would allow fireworks in the months of
December and January.
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City Manager's Report, Jim Hunt stated there had been no purchase orders approved by the
City Manager for between $10,000 and $50,000 since the last council meeting. At 12:45 a.m. on
Friday, April 5, 2013, Seward Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle (bus) fire at the boat
storage area behind the Seward Ship's Chandlery. A fatality was discovered on scene and the
investigation was turned over to the State Fire Marshal's office. Proposed changes to the new Federal
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) new maps and base flood elevations would become effective
September 27, 2013. In order to maintain eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP),
the city must affirmatively adopt those maps and incorporate other related changes in the floodplain
code, Title 16 of Seward City Code, before that date. The proposed changes would go before the
Planning and Zoning Commission on June 4, 2013 before going to council. In February 2013, the
tugboat Chahunta was transiting the entrance to the Small Boat Harbor during a minus tide when
they reported grounding. As a precaution, the harbor submitted a Notice to Mariners through the U.S.
Coast Guard. The harbor had since conducted a methodical survey of the channel entrance with both
electronic equipment and a grappling hook, and nothing was found that would explain the grounding
incident. Sean Corrigan had been promoted to Dispatch Supervisor and would replace Sheila Squires
who was retiring at the end of May 2013.
The Electric Department had issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Civil /Site work for a
new warehouse facility. The proposal period would close on April 30, 2013. The scoring criteria
would be:
Qualifications 50 Points (50 %)
Schedule 15 Points (15 %)
List of Deliverables 5 Points (5 %)
Proposal Price 30 Points (30 %)
TOTAL 100 Points (100 %)
Mayoral Report, David Seaward thanked everyone for attending the meeting, watching on
television, and Martha Fleming for working the camera.
Vice Mayor Travel Report, Jean Bardarson stated she had traveled with Hunt and Long to
Juneau, Alaska to attend legislative meetings.
Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations
Presentation of Alaska Railroad Seward Master Plan by Vice President of Real Estate
Jim Kubitz. Kubitz said the priority for 2013 was to widen the freight dock, and if they received a
Federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recover (TIGER) Grant, that would be in
2014 for the next phase of the project.
Baseline Trail Presentation by Tim McDonald. This project proposed to connect Mile
Zero of the Iditarod Trail in downtown Seward to the beginning of the beginning of the Historic Trail
on Nash Road via a pedestrian bridge approximately 2 miles long across the head of Resurrection
Bay.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Items Postponed from Previous Agenda — Ordinance for Introduction
Ordinance 2013 -003, Amending The Zoning Designation Of A Small Portion, Approximately
Three - Fourth (3/4) Of An Acre, Of City Owned Land Located Within Tract G Of The Water
Front Park Boundary From Harbor Commercial Zoning (HC) To Park (P) Zoning District.
(Clerk's Note: this Ordinance for Introduction was postponed from the Februar y 25, 2013 agenda.
The main motion was made by Casagranda and seconded by Keil.)
Long said council had questions when it was brought forth for introduction the first time
and that the intention of this was to widen the potential uses of this land rather than restrict it.
Motion (Keil /Casagranda) Table the Introduction of Ordinance 2013-
003 until Planning And Zoning
Commission reviews the Land Management
Plan and brings forward their results.
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance for Introduction
Ordinance 2013 -005, Amending Seward City Code, Section 12.0.11, International Building
Code, Adopting The 2012 International Building Code (IBC) Including Revisions.
Motion (Valdatta/Keil) Introduce Ordinance 2013 -005
Bardarson declared a potential conflict of interest because she had a substantial financial
interest because her husband's business may be impacted by building code changes. Seaward
ruled that a conflict existed and Bardarson left the dais.
Motion To Amend (Keil/Shafer) Amend Ordinance 2013 -005 by changing
Section D, Subsection 13 to read "A
temporary structure permit can only be
renewed for five calendar years on the
same property, except in the Industrial
Zone where it can remain indefinitely."
Fire Chief David Squires requested that council consider amending the ordinance to include
provisions for Employee Campground. He said having a zone - specific reference in the building code
may be problematic in the future.
Motion To Amend Passed Unanimous Consent
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Main Motion Passed Unanimous
Resolution 2013 -022, Approving A Management And Operating Agreement Between The City
Of Seward And Providence Health & Services — Washington, D /B /A Providence Health &
Services Alaska.
Motion (Bardarson /Terry) Approve Resolution 2013 -022
Shafer declared a potential conflict of interest because she had a substantial financial interest
because Providence advertised in her paper. Seaward ruled that a conflict existed and Shafer
left the dais.
Motion (Terry) Objection to the Mayor's Conflict of
Interest Ruling of Council Member Shafer.
Ballou stated that the question before council was "Shall the decision of the chair stand?" and
that a vote in the affirmative would uphold the ruling that a conflict existed. At least four votes in the
affirmative were required to uphold the ruling.
Motion Failed Yes: Casagranda, Seaward
No: Valdatta, Terry, Keil, Bardarson
The decision of the chair was overruled and Shafer returned to the dais.
Valdatta declared a potential conflict of interest because his employer had Providence as a
client. Seaward ruled that a conflict did not exist.
Keil declared a conflict of interest because one of her non - dependent daughters worked for the
Mountain Haven Long Term Care Facility in Seward and another non - dependent daughter
worked for Providence in Anchorage. Seaward ruled that a conflict did not exist.
Finance Director Kris Erchinger said the city had been working under the existing
management and operating agreement with Providence since 2002, which included the Mountain
Haven Long Term Care Facility, and had the opportunity to extend the contract for an additional five
years.
Motion To Amend (Keil /Shafer) Amend the Management & Operating
Agreement, Section 4, Capital
Expenditures, by striking $10,000 and
replacing it with $50,000.
Motion To Amend Passed Yes: Bardarson, Terry, Keil, Valdatta,
Shafer, Seaward
No: Casagranda
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Main Motion Passed Unanimous
Council recessed at 8:50 p.m.
Council resumed at 8:57 p.m.
Resolution 2013 -023 Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Construction Contract
With Harmon Construction In An Amount Not To Exceed $549,786 For The Vessel Wash
Down Pad At The Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) And An Additional $106,900 In
Project Contingency And Construction Management Costs, And Appropriating Funds.
Motion (Terry/Keil) Approve Resolution 2013 -023
Harbormaster Mack Funk requested that council approve Alternate A to include installing
heating tubes. He said the total cost of the project was below the engineer's original estimate. He
also clarified that in the Fiscal Note of the Agenda Statement said that $51,900 was included in the
grant funding, but that was misleading because that amount would have to be appropriated from
Harbor Reserve Funds.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Resolution 2013 -024, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Orion
Marine Contractors, Inc For An Amount Not To Exceed $215,500 For Insured Repairs To
Syncrolift Dock.
Motion (Terry /Keil) Approve Resolution 2013 -024
Deputy Harbormaster Norm Regis said the Alaska Municipal League /Joint Insurance
Association, Inc. (AML /JIA) had obtained three bids to repair damage done to the Syncrolift Dock.
Long said the damage had been done by the State of Alaska's ferry, Tustumena, and Seward Ship's
DryDock (SSDD) already paid the deductible. In response to Shafer, Regis explained that AML /JIA
was paying for this claim rather than SSDD because the damage was found to be caused by the
vessel during a weather issue, and AML /JIA said it was a legitimate insurance claim.
Casagranda was not in favor of this resolution because the City Attorney had not reviewed
the contract, only the resolution. She believed that SSDD should be wholly responsible for the
repairs, and should not be included on the city's insurance policy. She was also concerned that the
city's insurance rates would go up as a result of this claim. Terry wanted to see more information and
explanation about the insurance impact, including an insurance review as well as an attorney review.
Regis said there was a full report authored by R &M included in the packet.
Motion To Amend (Terry/Bardarson) Amend Resolution 2013 -024 by adding the
word "Dock" after the word "Syncrolift" in
the title and throughout the body of the
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Motion To Amend Passed Unanimous Consent
Main Motion Passed Yes: Bardarson, Terry, Keil, Valdatta,
Shafer, Seaward
No: Casagranda
Resolution 2013 -025, Authorizing Payment In The Amount Of $60,000 To Contribute To The
Hiring Of A Chief Executive Officer For Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission Electric
Company, And Appropriating Funds.
Motion (Bardarson /Shafer) Approve Resolution 2013 -025
Utility Manager John Foutz said the city was a member of the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative
Transmission & Electric Company (ARCTEC), on the Alaska Energy Authority's advice. The actual
salary for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) would be approximately $125,000- $150,000, but the
total budget necessary for salary and expenses would be $240,000 per year. All four community
members of ARCTEC would be contributing the same amount of money, $120,000 each over a two -
year period. The four members of ARCTEC were: Seward, Chugach Electric, Golden Valley Electric
and Matanuska Electric. He said the CEO candidate being hired was David Lawrence, who was
currently with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Other New Business
Discussion and direction on the 2012 International Residential Code regarding sprinkler
requirements. Squires wanted to amend the International Residential Code (IRC) to require any
house over 3,601 square feet to flow at 1,750 gallons of water per minute for two hours, and to have
a residential sprinkler system rated for 10 minutes.
Terry suggested that council pursue an aggressive safety education program for the public
about the new code. Keil said she would be in favor of adopting this code because it would require
three public hearings and she thought that would encourage the public to provide feedback. Shafer
suggested the safety video that had been shown to council during the work session which
demonstrated the effects of a residential sprinkler system be shown at the library for public
education.
Select a council member to travel with administration for a legislative trip to Washington, D.C.
and a Port Development trip to Seattle (approximately April 22 -25, 2013). Bardarson was
selected by council to accompany administration on this trip.
Bring forward a new appeal to the incorrect conflict of interest ruling of Council Member Keil
and Vice Mayor Bardarson on the Community Health Center Board. A new appeal was brought
forward by Shafer based upon an the incorrect conflict of interest ruling of Keil and Bardarson
regarding the Community Health Center (CHC) Board made previously by the mayor. Seaward
agreed that the next time an agenda item came before council regarding the CHC, and one or more
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council members declared a potential conflict of interest, he would make new rulings on an
individual basis.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
March 11, 2013 letter to House Finance Committee Regarding House Bill 75 RE: Pick - Click -Give
Program.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bardarson thanked Jim Herbert for joining the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens'
Advisory Council, and thanked John French for his years of service.
Keil echoed those sentiments, and added that she was pleased that the Seward Animal Shelter
Fundraiser had been very successful.
Shafer said she was excited about the Mayor's Cup dogsled race thanked the Seward Iditarod
Trail Blazers and Seavey's Ididaride for sponsoring the event.
Terry thanked the volunteers for working on the mural that would be installed on the south
wall of the Seward Community Library Museum. She requested that the application for the
Community Health Center (CHC) grant be distributed to council in its final form, and also requested
a copy of the CHC's by -laws.
Seaward thanked everyone for being there, and congratulated Jim Herbert on his
appointment.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jim Herbert, President of the Seward International Friendship Association (SIFA),
announced that two students had been selected for this year's 40 Anniversary of the Student
Exchange Program with Obihiro, Japan: Meret Beutler and Karoline Ernst. He thanked council for
their confidence in him for serving on the PWSRCAC. He had attended a meeting about camping on
Exit Glacier Road, and was concerned about the activity that took place throughout the summer with
rowdy campers in that area. Next week, the Oil Spill Response service group would be training in
town.
Dave Squires, speaking as the Fire Chief, gave an update on the bus fire that happened a few
days ago and said there was no evidence of a propane tank explosion and the body identification had
not yet been released by the State Medical Examiner. Squires added that he opposed the Assembly's
upcoming fireworks ordinance and would be attending the Assembly meeting next week to voice his
concerns.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
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Johanna Kinney, CMC David Seaward
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CALL TO ORDER
The April 22, 2013 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Mayor David Seaward.
OPENING CEREMONY
Police Chief Tom Clemons led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Seaward presiding and
Vanta Shafer Bob Valdatta
Ristine Casagranda Marianna Keil
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Dave Squires, Acting City Manager
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Brenda Ballou, Deputy City Clerk
Absent — Bardarson, Terry
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING - None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Keil/Shafer) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Seaward added Resolution 2013 -028 to the consent agenda.
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approval of the March 11, 2013 and March 26, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Resolution 2013 -026, Adopting The Seward Port And Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB)
Priorities From April 2013 To March 2014.
Resolution 2013 -027, Authorizing Payment In The Amount Of $96,040.38 To Alcan Electrical
And Engineering, Incorporated For The Emergency Construction Costs Performed In 2012 To
Re- Energize Camelot Subdivision.
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Resolution 2013 -028, Approving An Amendment To An Engineering Contract With R & M
Consultants In The Amount Of $209,580 For The Construction Management Of The D -Float
Replacement Dock At The Seward Small Boat Harbor, And Appropriating Funds.
Resolution 2013 -029, Approving Amendment #2 To The Employment Agreement With The
City Clerk And Appropriating Funds.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations & Awards
The retirement of Spring Creek Correctional Center's Superintendent Craig Turnbull
was recognized.
Mitch Seavey was recognized as the the 2013 Iditarod Champion.
A proclamation for Bear Awareness Month was accepted by Matt Grey.
A proclamation was received by Erin Lemas for Lemonade Day.
A proclamation for Super Saturday Clean -Up Day was accepted by Karin Sturdy.
A proclamation was read for Terry's Tires Bike Rodeo Safety and the Police
Department Open House.
City Manager's Report, Acting City Manager Dave Squires stated the following purchase
orders had been approved by the City Manager for between $10,000 and $50,000 since the last
council meeting: 1) Kendall Ford, $25,828 for Police Car, as approved by Council; 2) Northwest
Sales & Service, $13,000 for Mulching Head Installation (Electric), as reported to Council; and 3)
R &M Steel, $150,414 for Partial Steel Building (Electric), as approved by Council. City Manager
Jim Hunt and Assistant City Manager Ron Long were currently meeting with legislators in
Washington, D.C. and would travel later this week to the Port Development Partnership Meeting in
Seattle, Washington with members from the Seward Chamber of Commerce representatives and
Vice Mayor Jean Bardarson.
Library Museum Collections Coordinator Amy Carney resigned to move to Juneau as the
new State Library, Archives and Museums Web Master. Carol Clausen Conant was hired as the
Library Museum Aide, filling the half -time vacancy left when Tim Morrow accepted the full -time
Library Museum Technician position. Staff and volunteers were working to get the museum exhibits
in place and storage areas organized before the official opening on May 11, 2013. The mural entitled
The Incredible Story created by Nicole Femster was being installed by Harmon Construction. The
Library reported the following use statistics:
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March 2012 March 2013 % Change
Library Visits 4269 6157 + 31%
Circulation 3851 4801 + 20%
Computer Use 589 1033 + 43%
Wireless (1 hour sessions) 228 439 + 48%
Community Use /Programs 72 320 + 78%
Museum Visits Grand Opening May 11
The Seward Volunteer Fire Department received notice of an award for the FY 2012
Assistance to Firefighters Grant through FEMA. The approved firefighter wellness project amount
was $25,660, with the grant share of $24,337 and the city's share $1,283.00 for Phase 1. This grant
award would be brought to council at the May 13, 2013 meeting for acceptance.
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) conducted a stormwater
permit compliance inspection on April 11, 2013, and no problems were found. Harbormaster Mack
Funk, Hunt and Polar Seafoods Manager Bill Fejes met to discuss plans to improve the Seward
Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). The Port And Commerce Advisory Board work session scheduled
for April 17, 2013 was cancelled for lack of a quorum. A 20 -year lease with two 5 -year renewal
options was delivered for review and execution to Raibow Fiberglass and Boat Repair, LLC, owner
David Phillips for a small area at SMIC and would be brought to council for approval in May. The
road out to the quarry at SMIC was opened. There were currently 8 major projects in various phases
of development for Public Works: Lowell Point Canyon Water Tank Refurbishment; New North
Water Tank; Sludge Pile Disposal; #4 Lift Station Refurbishment; Tank Roof at Gateway; Sludge
Dredging at SMIC and Lowell Point Lagoons; and, Refurbishment of the old Library for the Electric
and Community Development Departments.
Mayoral Report, David Seaward thanked everyone for attending and watching on
television.
Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 2013 -004, Amending Seward City Code, Section 12.05.031, International
Mechanical Code, Adopting The 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) Including
Revisions.
Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public
hearing was opened.
Squires said adopting the 2012 code would bypass the 2009 code changes, and there were no
local additions being proposed.
No one appeared to address the Council and the public hearing was closed.
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Motion (Shafer /Seaward) Enact Ordinance 2013 -004
Motion to Postpone (Shafer/Keil) Postpone the Enactment of Ordinance 2013-
004 to the May 13, 2013 Meeting.
Council requested an additional public hearing be held at the May 13, 2013 meeting.
Motion to Postpone Passed Unanimous Consent
Ordinance 2013 -005, Amending Seward City Code, Section 12.0.11, International Building
Code, Adopting The 2012 International Building Code (IBC) Including Revisions.
Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public
hearing was opened.
Squires said adopting the 2012 code would bypass the 2009 code already adopted by the State
of Alaska. The proposed amendments would be the same regardless of whether council adopted the
2009 or 2012 code.
No one appeared to address the Council and the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Casagranda /Shafer) Enact Ordinance 2013 -005
Motion to Postpone (Shafer /Keil) Postpone the Enactment of Ordinance 2013-
005 to the May 13, 2013 Meeting.
Council requested an additional public hearing be held at the May 13, 2013 meeting.
Motion to Postpone Passed Unanimous Consent
Ordinance 2013 -006, Amending Seward City Code, Chapter 9.15, Health And Safety,
Adopting The 2012 Edition Of The International Fire Code (IFC), Including Revisions.
Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public
hearing was opened.
Squires said this ordinance followed the adoption of the 2009 code, and minimal changes had
been included for local code. He included a proposed amendment relating to test valves for sprinkler
systems.
No one appeared to address the Council and the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Casagranda /Shafer) Enact Ordinance 2013 -006
Motion to Postpone (Shafer /Keil) Postpone the Enactment of Ordinance 2013-
006 to the May 13, 2013 Meeting.
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Council requested an additional public hearing be held at the May 13, 2013 meeting.
Motion to Postpone Passed Unanimous Consent
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances for Introduction
Ordinance 2013 -007, Amending Seward City Code, Section 12.05.021, Adopting The 2012
Edition Of The International Resident Code (IRC), Including Revisions.
Motion (Shafer/Keil) Introduce Ordinance 2013 -007
Squires said this was the current residential code in the city. The 2012 edition of the code was
what was being proposed. Because of state statute requirements, there would be three public hearings
held between 60 and 180 days following the first public hearing. Keil was concerned that the public
wouldn't have ample opportunity to speak and suggested that the summer season was too busy for
people to attend. She requested the second public hearing be held in August, and delay the final
public hearing until nearer to the 180 day limit. Squires said the 2006 code would remain in effect
until this code was finalized and adopted.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Other New Business
Direct City Clerk to send a formal invitation to the City of Obihiro, inviting a delegation to
celebrate Seward's 110 Founding Anniversary. Council directed the City Clerk to send the
letter inviting a delegation from Obihiro, Japan to celebrate Seward's Founder's Day 110
Anniversary in August, 2013.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
Providence Financial Reports for February 2013.
National Library Week Announcement.
Memo confirming 2013 City of Seward Financial Disclosure Forms were received in a timely
manner from the City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission and City Manager.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Keil said she had consistently been a proponent of allowing temporary structures.
Shafer sent her condolences to the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon. She
thanked Bardarson, Hunt and Long for the work they did with the legislators in obtaining funding for
the Seward Marine Industrial Center's expansion project.
Valdatta asked citizens to be courteous and respect the property of others.
Casagranda said Happy Earth Day and encouraged everyone to be grateful for what they
had.
Seaward thanked the public for providing input on tonight's ordinances, and thanked
everyone for attending the meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Wolfgang Kurtz said he had been working for a while to get a radio station going in Seward,
and so far had been successful in getting the AM running provisionally with the Federal
Communications Commission. He was concerned that he was not getting cooperation from the
translators in order to get the FM up and running, and told council he may need the city's support in
the future.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Keil said the Community Health Center (CHC) would be holding a Community Town Hall
Meeting on May 4, 2013 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. at the Seward Community Library Museum.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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TO THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF SEWARD
We the citizens of Seward, young and old (12 to 105 years), voters and non-voters,
inside city limits and outside surrounding areas, do sign this petition in support of
the newly introduced Baseline trail (proposed) at and across the head of
Resurrection Bay.
For a variety of reasons, such as important tourism infrastructure, birds, fish and
wildlife viewing, mostly level pedestrian, bicycle and wheelchair access, beach
access and transportation corridor open all year around, access to natural areas and
magnificent view shed for visitor and local alike, a driver of better quality of life for
Seward and her visitors.
We believe this trail is desirable and important for Seward and her tourism
reputation, and petition the Seward City Council to appropriate monies from this
year's receivables (2013) the 2012 allottment to Seward of the cruise ship head tax
(approx. total $343.7 thousand) a sum of not less than $65,000 U.S. to be used for
preliminary scoping, legal, permitting, engineering etc. as needed to further the
progress of the baseline trail project. To be administered by appointee of city
council (i.e. Seward Recreation comm., Idit. Trail comm. etc.) in trust for the best
effect to this project.