HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2739 - Amends Ch. 9.04, fire code (Repealed by 2875)CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2006 EDITION AND ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Marysville Municipal Code Chapter 9.04 is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 9.04
FIRE CODE
Sections:
9.04.010 Adoption by reference.
9.04.020 Establishment and duties of bureau offire prevention.
9.04.030 Definitions.
9.04.040 Flammable or combustible liquid storage limits.
9.04.050 Repealed.
9.04.060 Repealed.
9.04.070 Additional amendments to International Fire Code.
9.04.071 Additional sections ofInternational Fire Code adopted.
9.04.072 International Fire Code provision not adopted.
9.04.072.11ntemational Fire Code Section 503.2.1-Dimensions.
9.04.073 International Fire Code Section 503.2.3 amended -Access - Surfacing.
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9.04.074 International Fire Code Section 503.2.4 amended -Access -Turning radius.
9.04.075 International Fire Code Section 503.2.5 amended -Access -Turnarounds.
9.04.076 International Fire Code Section 503.2.7 amended -Access -Gradients.
9.04.076.1 International Fire Code,new section 503.1.4,Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads
9.04.076.2 Intemational Fire Code,new section 503.1.5,One or two-family dwelling residential
developments.
9.04.076.3 International Fire Code Section 503.5 amended-Required gates or barricades.
9.04.076.4 International Fire Code Section 503.6 amended-Gates accessing residential
developments.
9.04.076.5 International Fire Code Section 503.7, new section.Split entries.
9.04.076.6 International Fire Code Section 602, new definition added.
9.04.076.7 International Fire Code Section 505.1 amended.
9.04.077 International Fire Code Section 508.3 amended.
9.04.077.1 International Fire Code Section 511 added.
9.04.078 International Fire Code Section 903.4.1 amended -Central stations.
9.04.079 International Fire Code Section 903.2.1 amended -Sprinkler systems - Group A
occupancies.
9.04.080 International Fire Code Section 903.2.2 amended -Sprinkler systems-Group E
occupancies.
9.04.081 International Fire Code Section 903.2.3 amended -Sprinkler systems - Group F
occupancies.
9.04.082 Repealed.
9.04.083 International Fire Code Section 903.2.6 amended -Sprinkler systems -Group M and B
occupancies.
9.04.084 International Fire Code Section 903.2.7 amended -Sprinkler systems - Group R
occupancies.
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9.04.085 International Fire Code Section 903.2.8 amended -Sprinkler systems - Group S
occupancies.
9.04.086 International Fire Code Section 902 amended.
9.04.087 International Fire Code appendices adopted.
9.04.090 International Fire Code Section 903.2 amended - Where required.
9.04.095 Additional sections ofInternational Fire Code adopted.
9.04.100 Penalties.
9.04.010 Adoption by reference.
Certain documents,copies ofwhich are on file in the office ofthe clerk ofthe city ofMarysville,
entitled "International Fire Code,;WW2006 Edition,"published by the International Code
Council,with amendments as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council are
adopted as the fire code ofthe city ofMarysville (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "fire
code")for the purpose ofprescribing regulations for the safeguarding oflife and property from
the hazards offire and explosion.Except as otherwise specifically amended herein, or by later
ordinance,each and all ofthe regulations,provisions,penalties,conditions and terms ofsaid
code and standards are incorporated and made part ofthis chapter as iffully set forth herein.
(Ord. 2532 §1,2004;Ord. 2378 §1,2001).
9.04.020 Establishment and duties of bureau offire prevention.
(1) The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the bureau offire prevention in the fire
department of Marysville which is established and which shall be operated under the supervision
ofthe chiefofthe fire department.
(2) The fire marshal in charge ofthe bureau offire prevention shall be the chiefofthe fire
department of Marysville,or any qualified person designated by the chief.
(3) The chiefofthe fire department may detail such members ofthe fire department as inspectors
as shall from time to time be necessary. (Ord. 2532 § 2, 2004; Ord. 850 § 2, 1975).
9.04.030 Definitions.
(1)Wherever the word "jurisdiction"is used in the International Fire Code, it means the city of
Marysville.
(2)"Commercial occupancy"means groups A,B, E,H,F, I (except adult family homes as
defined in Chapter 70.128 RCW), M,R-l,R-2, R-4 and S occupancies as defined in Section 202
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-Occupancy Classifications ofthe International Fire Code,~2006Edition.(Ord. 2532 § 3,
2004; Ord. 2378 § 2, 2001; Ord. 850 §3,1975).
9.04.040 Flammable or combustible liquid storage limits.
The storage of Class I, II and III-A liquids in aboveground tanks exceeding 26,000 gallons
individual or 78,000 gallons aggregate capacity is prohibited within the corporate limits ofthe
city ofMarysville.Storage shall be limited to horizontal-tanks only. This language shall replace
the language ofInternational Fire Code Sections 3404.2.9.5.1 and 3406.2.4.4.(Ord. 2532 § 4,
2004; Ord. 2378 § 3, 2001; Ord. 1373 § 2, 1984; Ord. 1082 § 2, 1979; Ord. 850 §4,1975).
9.04.050 Liquefied petroleum gas storage limits.
Repealed by Ord.2378. (Ord. 1947 §2,1993;Ord. 1082 §3,1979;Ord. 850 §5,1975).
9.04.060 Explosives and blasting agent storage limits.
Repealed by Ord.2532. (Ord. 2378 §5,2001;Ord. 1947 §3,1993;Ord. 1082 §4,1979;Ord.
850 § 6, 1975).
9.04.070 Additional amendments to International Fire Code.
The additional amendments to the fire code in MMC 9.04.071 through 9.04.087 are enacted.
(Ord. 2532 § 7, 2004; Ord. 2378 § 6, 2001).
9.04.071 Additional sections of International Fire Code adopted.
Sections 503.1 shall be adopted as written,sections 503.1.1 503.1.2503.1.3 503.2, 503.3, and
503.4, being sections ofthe International Fire Code (~2006 Edition)not adopted by the
Washington State Building Code Council, are hereby adopted and enacted in the city of
Marysville.(Ord. 2532 §7,2004;Ord. 2378 §6,2001.Formerly 9.04.070(1».
9.04.072 International Fire Code provision not adopted.Section 508.5.1 is not adopted. Fire
hydrant locations to be installed per MMC 14.03.050. (Ord. 2532 § 7, 2004; Ord. 2378 § 6, 2001.
Formerly 9.04.070 (2».
9.04.072.1 International Fire Code Section 503.2.1-Dimensions.
Section 503.2.1 is amended to add:"Where a fire hydrant or fire department cOlmection
is located on a fire apparatus access road. the minimum road width shall be increased to
26',extending 20'on either side ofa fire hydrant or fire department connection
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9.04.073 International Fire Code Section 503.2.3 amended-Access -Surfacing.
Section 503.2.3 adopted by MMC 9.04.071 is further amended to add an additional sentence
reading as follows:"The surface shall be entirely composed ofgravel, crushed rock, asphalt or
concrete,and designed to support the imposed load offire apparatus weighing at least 75,000
pounds."
(Ord. 2532 §7, 2004; Ord. 2378 §6, 2001.Formerly 9.04.070(3)).
9.04.074 International Fire Code Section 503.2.4 amended-Access -Turning radius.
Section 503.2.4 adopted by MMC 9.04.071 is further amended to add an additional sentence
reading as follows:"A turning radius will be approved only ifit is in accordance with the
Engineering Design and Development Standards for the City ofMarysville."(Ord. 2532 § 7,
2004; Ord. 2378 §6,2001.Formerly 9.04.070(4)).
9.04.075 International Fire Code Section 503.2.5 amended-Access -Turn arounds.
Section 503.2.5 adopted by MMC 9.04.071 is further amended to add an additional-two three
sentences reading as follows:"Turn arounds shall be a minimum eighty (80) foot diameter cul-
de-sac with no obstructions within the cul-de-sac. Planters may be installed in cul-de-sacs when
the outside radius ofthe cul-de-sac is a minimum of50 (fifty) feet and inside radius is minimum
of25 (twenty five) feet. An approved hammerhead turn around may be used ifthere are no
alternatives,and it is approved by the Fire Chief."
(Ord. 2532 §7, 2004; Ord. 2378 §6,2001.Formerly 9.04.070 (5)).
9.04.076 International Fire Code Section 503.2.7 amended-Access -Gradients.
Section 503.2.7 adopted by MMC 9.04.071 is further amended to add an additional sentence
reading as follows:"A gradient will be approved only ifit is in accordance with the Engineering
Design and Development Standards for the City of Marysville."(Ord. 2532 §7,2004;Ord. 2378
§ 6, 2001.Formerly 9.04.070(6)).
9.04.076.1 International Fire Code, new section 503.1.4, Aerial Fire Apparatus Access
Roads
503.1.4 Where Required.Buildings or pOltions ofbuildings or facilities exceeding 30
feet (9I44MM) in height above the lowest level offire department vehicle access shall be
provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire
department aerial apparatus.Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within
the aerial fire apparatus access roadway.
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503.1.4.1 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimtun unobstructed width
of26 feet (7925 mm) in the immediate vicinity ofany building or portion of building
more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height.
503.1.4.2 Proximity to building.At least one ofthe required access routes meeting this
condition shall be located within a minimtun of 15 feet (4572 mm) and a maximum of30
feet (9144 mm) from the building.and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of
the building.
9.04.076.2 International Fire Code, new section 503.1.5,One or two-family dwelling
residential developments.
503.1.5 Developments ofone or two-family dwellings where the number ofdwelling
units exceeds 30 shall be provided with separate and approved.unobstructed fire
apparatus access roads and shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half
ofthe length ofmaximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be
served.measured in a straight line between accesses.
Exceptions:
I.Where there are more 111an 30 dwelling tmits on a single public or private fire
apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout v.1th an approved
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3
access from two directions shall not be required.
?The nunlber ofdwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be
increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future developnlent.as
determined by the fire code official.
9.04.076.3 International Fire Code Section 503.5 amended-Required gates or barricades.
Amend by adding "Entrances to roads.trails or other access ways which have been
closed with gates and barriers shall not be obstmcted by parked vehicles.
9.04.076.4 International Fire Code Section 503:6 amended-Gates accessing residential
developments.
Gates installed in a residential community shall be equipped wi111 a strobe activation
device.Minimum gate width opening shall be 20 feet. The gate is required to open
automatically with the approach ofemergency vehicles.Inthe event ofa loss ofpower.
the gate shall open automatically and remain in the open position until power is restored.
.The gate shall remain in the open position until such time that the power is restored.
Exemption:5 or fewer dwelling units.
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9.04.076.5 International Fire Code Section 503.7,new section. Split entries.
Split entries to plats. short plats.commercial development and other sites requiring
emergency vehicle access,shall be allowed where each aisle (lane)is at least 14
(fourteen)feet in width.
9.04.076.6 International Fire Code Section 602, new definition added.
Power Tap means a listed device for indoor use consisting of an attachment plug on one
end ofa l1exible cord and two or more receptacles on the opposite end. and has
overcurrent protection.
9.04.076.7 International Fire Code Section 505.1 amended.
Section 505.1 is amended to add the following:
I.Address numbers for commercial buildings to be a minimum ofsix inches high
with a principal stroke ofat least three-quarters inch.
2.Where the building is not visible from the street or a single access road or private
roadway serves more than one building.provision shall be made to clearly identify which
driveway or roadway serves the appropriate address.
3.Address numbers at least four inches high shall be prominently displayed on rear
entrance or access doors when required by the fire code official.
4.Interior and exterior access doors or individual dwelling.housekeeping,living
units.01'commercial tenant spaces also shall be clearly marked.Numbers and/or letters
ofsuch units shall be a least four inches high.
5.Address Numbering Size Table
Distance for road or Fire Lane Minimum Size
0-50 feet 4"
51-100 feet 6"
101-150 feet 8"
151-200 feet 10"
201-300 feet 12"
30Ifeet and up 18"
Four inch numbers are permitted for single-family and duplex occupancies only. The
minimum size figure for commercial occupancies is six inches.The height to width ratio
ofthe figures shall be approximately 2H:IW.
9.04.077 International Fire Code Section 508.3 amended.
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(1)Replace "by an approved method"with "per Appendix B oftheInternational Fire Code."
(2) Exceptions. Section 508.3 is amended to add two exceptions reading as follows:
EXCEPTIONS:
(I)Subdivisions and short subdivisions in which all lots have a lot area of43,560 square feet
(one acre) or more in size;
(2) Structures where under the International Building Code the occupancy is classified as group
U occupancies (agricultural buildings, private garages, carports and sheds) that are restricted to
private residential use only. Riding arenas or other agricultural structures used or accessed by the
general public shall not fall within this exception.
(Ord. 2532 §7,2004;Ord. 2378 § 6, 2001. Formerly 9.04.070(7».
9.04.077.1 International Fire Code Seetion 511 added.
Chapter 5 ofthe lFC,entitled "Fire Service Features," is hereby amended by the addition ofthe
following Section 511:
SECTION 511
EMERGENCY RADIO SYSTEMS
511.1 General.The Snohomish County Emergency Radio System (SERS) wireless
communications networks are essential to the health, safety, and welfare ofthe citizens of
Marysville by providing conununications for law enforcement activities, for emergency
medical treatment,for fire suppression,for carrying on the business of government, and
for providing communications in time ofdisasters.It is the intent ofthis section to ensure
the uninterrupted operation of City of Marysville public safety, other emergency-related
and county operational or plmmed wireless communications networks inside new and
existing structures in the City of Marysville.
511.2 Definitions.
"ADEQUATE RADIO COVERAGE"is as specified in Section 511.4 below.
"BUILDING OWNER" means the person responsible for making final decisions relating
to additions or modifications to the building."Building owner" may include a building
owner's property manager or agent.
"PERSON"includes individuals,corporations,limited liability companies, associations
and other forms of business organization.
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"SUBSTANTIALLY ALTER" means to modify a structure when such modifications
could degrade SERS performance. either in the stlUcture.or in the context of the current
or planned SERS microwave paths.
"CELLULAR TELEPHONE JAMMER" means transmitters that are specifically
intended to disrupt the reception of cellular telephone signals in the frequency range of
800 MHz to 900 MHz. Such devices may interfere with the proper operation of public
safety radio systems operating at 800 MHz.
511.3.Applicability.
511.3.1 No person shall erect, construct, change the use of:or substantially alter,
any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which
fails to support adequate radio coverage for CSERS).Underground structmes.
whether separate or adjoining other structmes, are required to comply with the
requirements ofthis section. Parking structures and stairwells are included in the
definition of "building" and stairwell shafts and elevators are included in the
definition of "all parts of a building".
Exceptions:This section shall not apply to buildings less than 5,000 gross square
feet or any building constructed of wood frame. as long as none of the
aforementioned buildings make use of any metal frame constlUction,high radio
frequency attenuation glazing and window frames, or any below-grade storage or
parking areas.
511.3.2 Any person required to maintain adequate radio coverage as specified in
Section 511.3.1 above shall provide prior written notification to the SERS System
Manager at the time a building pennit application is submitted to the city of
Marysville. Written evidence of such prior written notification shall be given to
the city of Marysville Building Official before a building pennit application will
be accepted.
511.3.3 Persons constructing new or remodeled facilities which include systems
intended for providing in-building service for other wireless services shall make
provision for including public safetv radio signals into such system. This
capability shall at a minimum include provision of bi-directional amplification as
required. This rcquirement shall apply to stlUctmes of all sizcs whenever such in-
building wiring or services are to be provided.
511.3.4 No person shall install in buildings of any type or size devices
specificallv intended to prevent the reception of signals intended for cellular
telephones, pagers, wireless communications devices, or public safety radios.
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511.3.5 No person shall install or use building materials specifically marketed or
engineered to prevent the ingress of radio signals, except where such materials
may be required to shield laboratory or research facilities. Use of any such
.materials in laboratory or research facilities shall be clearlv noted in any
construction pennit application documents and written notification of the use of
any such materials shall be provided to SERS at the time of pennit application
submittal. Signs notifying occupants,emergency services and law enforcement
persOlmel of such shielding conditions shall be conspicuously posted both at the
entrance and on the interior of such areas.
511.4.Performance.A study shall be prepared and reviewed prior to plan approval that
demonstrates that the signal levels within the proposed structure meet or exceed the
criteria established below. When measuring the performance of a bi-directional ampliti.er,
signal strength measurements are based on an input signal from the SERS system
adequate to obtain a maximmn continuous operating output level. Multiple carrier
environments shall take into account the presence of non-SERS signals in the design of
the amplifier system.Adequate Radio Coverage shall include all of the following
measurement requirements:
1. A minimmn signal strength of -95 dBm available in 90%of the area of each
floor ofthe building when transmitted to a belt-worn portable radio equipped with
a speaker microphone.from the closest SERS site;
2. A minimum signal strength of-95 dBm received at the closest SERS site when
transmitted from a belt-wom portable radio equipped with a speaker microphone
from 90%ofthe area ofeach floor ofthe building;
3. The frequency ranges which must be supported shall be 746 - 824 MHz and
851-869 MHz; and
4. The signal strengths shall be present at a 100%reliability factor at the -95
dBm level.
511.5.Amplification Systems
511.5.1 Buildings and structures that cannot support adequate radio coverage, as
identified, shall be equipped with either a radiating cable system or an intemal
multiple antenna system with FCC type accepted bi-directional amplifiers as
needed.
511.5.2 If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically
powered component,the system shall be capable of operating on an independent
battery system for a period of at least twelve (]2) hours without external power
input. The battery svstem shall automatically charge in the presence of an external
AC power input.
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511.5.3 SERS may require that bi-directional amplifiers include filters to reduce
adjacent band frequencv interference at least 35 dB below the challi1els placed in
operation by SERS. Consultation with the SERS System Manager shall be
required to detennine ifthe specific installation requires this additional filtering.
511.5.4 The SERS System Manager shall be notified two weeks in advance of
when an amplification system is installed and operational.
511.6 Alternative methods.Other acceptable methods ofproviding in-building coverage
may also include construction oflow-power 'filler'tJUnked radio sites that are integrated
into the SERS. These alternative approaches may be considered where the use of bi-
directional amplifiers proves impractical. Such alternative methods will require the
involvement of SERS representatives in the design process."l11C requircmcnts established
by Sections 511.4, 511.5.2. 511.5.3, and 511.5.4 apply to any such altcrnate methods.
511.7 Additional requirements for new construction or substantial revisions to
structures.Anv person who constructs or develops a commercial or industrial building
or structure ofany size and type ofconstruction that is likely to attenuate radio frcquency
signals shall provide two-inch non-conduCtive raceways in the walls into which radiating
or coaxial cable may be laid. Such raceways shall include an easily accessible opening to
the roof surface that allows for placement of an exterior antelli1a and riser access within
the building core to each floor within the sU·ucture.
511.8 Initial Inspection and Signal Strength Acceptance Test Procedures.
511.8.1 When an engineering study perfonned for the building contractor or
owner has detennined that an in-building radio system is required, and upon
completion of installation, it will be the building owner's responsibility to have
the radio system tested to ensure that two-way communications coverage on each
floor of the building meets the requirements established in Sections 511.4 and
511.5. Each floor ofthe building shall be divided into a grid of approximately 20
equal areas. A maximmn oftwo nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the tcst
by not meeting the minimlU11 signal levels established in Section 511.4. Testing of
parking garages. stairwells, and non-enclosed areas will be perfonned as separate
tests with statistics gathered separately for signal levels in the primary structure
and parking areas. Signal levels shall meet the requirements of Section 511.4 for
all areas enclosed by the structure and statistical methods shall not be used to
dilute the intent ofthe coverage requirements established in Section 511.4.
511.8.2 In the event that three of the areas fail the test, in order to be more
statistically accurate, the floor may be divided into 40 equal areas. In such an
event, a maximum offour nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. After
the 40 area test, if the system continues to fail. the building owner shall have the
svstem altered to meet the coverage requirement established in Section 511.4.
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511.8.3 The test shall be conducted using a SERS approved portable radio,
communicating through the SERS as specified by the authority having
jurisdiction.A spot located approximately in the center of a grid area will be
selected for the test, then the radio transmitter will be activated to verify two-way
communications to and from the outside of the building through the SERS
system. Once the spot has been selected,prospecting for a better spot within the
grid area will not be permitted.
511.8.4 The gain values of all systems used to support the signal level
requirements of Section 5I1.4 shall be measured and the test measurement results
shall be kept on file with the building owner so that the measurements can be
verified each year during the annual tests.·In the event that the measurement
results became lost, the building owner will be required to rerun the acceptance
test to re-establish that the facility provides the signal levels established in Section
511.4.
511.9 Annual equipment condition testing.
511.9.1 When an in-building radio svstem is required,the building o'Wller shall
test all active components of the system,including but not limited to amplifiers,
power supplies,backup batteries,and related equipment.a minimum of once
everv 12 months.Amplifiers shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as
it was upon initial installation and acceptance.These annual tests shall apply to
both the bi-directional amplifier method of enhancing signal strength,as well as
to any alternative methods that might be employed.The building owner shall
notiJY the SERS System Manager in 'Writing two (2)weeks in advance of when
armual tests occur.and shall also notify SERS and the Fire Code Official by
certified mail of the results of the test. Test records shall be retained on the
inspected premises by the building owner.
511.9.2 Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under full load fOf a
period ofonehour to veriJY that, they will properly operate during an actual
power outage.If within the one-hour test period, in the opinion of the testing
technician,the battery exhibits symptoms offailure, the test shall be extended for
additional one-hour period until the testing technician confinlls the integrity ofthe
battery.Alternative load testing which places a higher short-term demand on the
battery system may be required upon verbal request by the testing technician.
Batteries which fail the load test shall be replaced and retested within lO working
days.
511.9.3 All other active components shall be checked to determine that they are
operating within the manufacturer's specifications for the intended purpose.
511.10 Five year signal strength testing.
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511.10.1 In addition to the annual test, the building owner shall perfonn a radio
coverage test a minimum of once every five years to ensure that the radio system
continues to meet the signal strength requirements ofthe original acceptance test.
The signal levels established in Section 511.4 and the procedures established in
Section 511.8 shall apply to such tests. The results ofthe five-year test will be
provided to SERS and the Fire Code Official by certified mail.Test records shall
also be retained on the inspected premises bv the building owner.
511.10.2 The building OVlo11er shall notify the SERS System Manager in writing
two weeks in advance ofthe initial,mmual. and five-year tests.
511.11 Qualifications of testing personnel.Tests shall be conducted,documented and
signed by a person in possession ofa current FCC license.or a current technician
celiification issued by the Associated Public-Safety Communications Officials
International (APCO).the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA). or a
technician employed by SERS.
511.12 Field testing.Public safety personnel.after providing reasonable notice to the
building owner or his representative,shall have the right to enter onto the property to
conduct ad-hoc field testing to be certain that the required level ofradio coverage is
present.
9.04.078 International Fire Code Section 903.4.1 amended-Central stations.
Section 903.4.1 is amended to delete the language reading "an approved central station,remote
supervising station or proprietary supervising stations as defined in NFPA 72 or, when approved
by the fire code official,shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location"and to
substitute and enact language reading "a V.L.Listed Central Station."(Ord. 2532 §7,2004; Ord.
2378 §6, 2001.Formerly 9.04.070(8».
9.04.079 International Fire Code Section 903.2.1 amended-Sprinkler systems - Group A
occupancies.
Section 903.2.1.1 Item 1.Replace 12,000 with lQ,QQQ.8.000
Section 903.2.1.3 Item 1.Replace 12,000 with lQ,QQQ.8.000
Section 903.2.1.4 Item 1.Replace 12,000 with lQ,QQQ.8,000
(Ord. 2532 §7,2004;Ord. 2377 §2, 2001).
9.04.080 International Fire Code Section 903.2.2 amended -Sprinkler systems - Group E
occupancies.
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An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E Occupancies.
Delete items 1 and 2,and the Exception,and replace them with the following:
EXCEPTIONS:
1.Portable school classrooms,provided aggregate area ofany cluster or portion ofa
cluster ofportable school classrooms does not exceed 5,000 square feet;and clusters ofportable
school classrooms shall be separated as required in Chapter 5 ofthe building code.
2.Group E Occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less.
Seetiea903.2.2 Item 1.Replaee 20,000 '""ita 10,000 (OrG.2532 §7,2004;OrG.2377 §3,2001).
9.04.081 International Fire Code Section 903.2.3 amended-Sprinkler systems - Group F-l
occupancies.
Section 903.2.3 Item 1.Replace 12,000 with 10,000 8,000.
Section 903.2.3 Item 3.Replace 24,000 with 10,000 8,000.
Section 903.2.3 Item 4.Where a Group F-2 fire area exceeds 8,000 square feet.
(Ord.2532 § 7,2004;Ord.2377 § 4,2001).
9.04.082 UFC Section 100.3.2.6.1 amended-Fire extinguishing systems - Group H
occupancies.Repealed by Ord.2532. (Ord.2377 §5,2001).
9.04.083 International Fire Code Section 903.2.6 amended-Sprinkler systems - Group M
and B occupancies.
Section 903.2.6 Item 1.Add B after M and change 12,000 to 10,0008,000.
Section 903.2.6 Item 2.Add B after M.
Section 903.2.6 Item 3.Add B after M and change 24,000 to 10,0008,000.
(Ord.2532 § 7,2004;Ord.2377 §6,2001).
9.04.084 International Fire Code Section 903.2.7 amended-Sprinkler systems - Group R
occupancies.
Amend Section 903.2.7 to add:"Townhouses constructed in a group offive or more attached
units shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system per 903.3.1.3."
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(Ord. 2532 §7, 2004; Ord. 2377 §7,2001).
9.04.085 International Fire Code Section 903.2.8 amended-Sprinkler systems - Group S
occupancies.
Amend 8eetion 903.2.8 lw deleting 8 !and replaeing it with "8."
Section 903.2.8 Item I.Replace 12,000 with 10,0008,000.
Section 903.2.8 Item 3. Replace 24,000 with 10,0008,000.
Section 903.2.8.1 Item 2. Replace 12,000 with ID,DDO 8.000.
Section 903.2.8.1 add item 4:"Repair garages where the use of open flame or welding is
conducted with a fire area exceeding 3,000 square feet."
Section 903.2.8.1 add item 5. Where a Group S-2 fire area exceeds 8,000 square feet.
Section 903.2.8.1 add item 6.In all Group S-I mini-storage occupancies.
(Ord. 2532 §7, 2004; Ord. 2377 §8, 2001).
9.04.086 International Fire Code Section 902 amended.
The definition of fire area is amended by adding:"For Section 903, the definition ofFIRE
AREA shall be as follows: The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by exterior walls ofa
building."(Ord. 2532 §7,2004;Ord. 2377 §9, 2001).
9.04.087 International Fire Code appendices adopted.
Ifnot elsewhere enacted the following appendices ofthe International Fire Code are hereby
adopted and enacted by this subsection and reference: B. (Ord. 2532 §7, 2004; Ord. 2378 §6,
2001.Formerly 9.04.070(9)).
9.04.090 International Fire Code Section 903.2 amended-Where required.
Amend Section 903.2 by adding items:
Existing buildings altered such that the total fire area square footage exceeds!O,DDO the
threshold square feetfootage for each occupancy group listed in this section shall be provided
with an automatic sprinkler system. Where there is a change-of-occupancy classification in an
existing building,the sprinkler requirements for the new occupancy classification shall apply.
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An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings where the combined area
ofall fire areas on all floors,including any mezzanines,exceeds 10,000 the threshold square feet
footage for each occupancy group listed in this section.
(Ord. 2532 §8, 2003).
9.04.095 Additional sections oflnternational Fire Code adopted.
New Section 401.3.4 Excessive False Alarms,Penalty Imposed.
No more than three false alarms from any location shall be permitted within any calendar year.
The owner or operator ofany location from which more than three false alarms are sent within
any calendar year shall be subject to the imposition ofa criminal penalty pursuant to MMC
9.04.100.
(Ord. 2532 §9,2003).
9.04.100 Penalties.
(l)Any person who violates any ofthe provisions ofthis code as adopted or fails to comply
therewith,or who violates or fails to comply with any order made under this code, or who builds
.in violation ofany detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved
thereunder,or any certificate or permit issued thereunder,and from which no appeal has been
taken,or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the chiefor by a
court ofcompetent jurisdiction within the time fixed in this chapter is severally,for each and
every such violation and noncompliance respectively,guilty ofa misdemeanor,punishable by a
fine ofnot more than $300:00 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such
fine and imprisonment.The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the
violation or permit it to continue;and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy
such violations or defects within a reason-able time; and when not otherwise specified,each 10
days that prohibited conditions are maintained constitutes a separate offense.
(2) The application ofthe above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of
prohibited conditions.(Ord. 2532 §10, 2004; Ord. 850 §10, 1975).
Section 2.Severability:
Ifany word,phrase,sentence,provision,or portion ofthis ordinance is declared to be invalid or
unenforceable,it shall not affect validity or enforceability ofthe remaining words,phrases,
sentences,provisions or portions ofthis ordinance.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this __day of , 2008.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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Approved as to form:
By()~~
GRANT K. WEED CITY ATTORNEY
Date ofPUblication:~(;2.s hrrI
Effective Date (5 days after publication):
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DENNIS KENDALL,MAYOR .
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