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Home My Public Portal AboutORD 115_Fire Code_02192007ORDINANCE NO. 115- AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTIONS 7- 10-1 THROUGH 7-10-12 OF THE CITY CODE OF IONA, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2003 EDITION; MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PRESERVING PRIOR ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IONA, IDAHO THAT: Section 1. Adoption of Sections 7-10-1 through 7-10-12, Iona City Code. Sections 7-10-1 through 7-10-12 of the City Code of Iona, Idaho, are hereby repealed and re-enacted as follows: 7-10-1: INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED. (A) Fire Code Adopted: The International Fire Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all Appendices, are hereby adopted as an official code of the City, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by the provisions of this chapter. (B) Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Fire Code, 2003 Edition, duly certified by the Clerk shall be retained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 7-10-2: ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES: FIRE PREVENTION & EDUCATION BUREAU. (A) The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention & Education Bureau of the Fire and Public Safety Division. The Code Official, under the supervision of the Fire Chief, shall manage the code process, and the assigned Division Chief shall manage the education duties. (B) The Chief of the Fire and Public Safety Division may detail members of such division as inspectors, as necessary. The Fire Chief shall recommend to the Mayor the employment of technical inspectors who shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. 7-10-3 DEFINITIONS: Whenever found in the International Code, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein: CODE OFFICIAL: CORPORATE COUNSEL: JURISDICTION: The Fire Marshal The City Attorney for the City of lona, Idaho The City of lona, Idaho LIFE -SAFETY SYSTEM: Automatic fire -extinguishing system, fire alarm and detection systems, fire pumps and related equipment. 7-10-4: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED. (A) The limits referred to in Sections 3404.2.9.5.1 of the International Fire Code in which the storage of flammable and combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: The Corporate Limits of the City. Exceptions: (1) The Code Official, with approval of the Fire Chief, may allow protected above ground tanks at motor vehicle fuel dispensing stations where underground rock formations or water levels make it extremely difficult or impossible to install underground tanks. These tanks must meet the UL 2085 listing and comply with Sections 1106.2 and 2206.2.3, and 3404.2.9.5 of the International Fire Code. Each approved tank shall be limited to twelve thousand (12,000) gallon capacity, and no more than forty-eight (48,000) gallons may be stored in this manner on any one property within the City. (2) The Code Official, with approval of the Fire Chief, may allow the use of temporary aboveground storage tanks at construction sites, earth moving projects or gravel pits. Such tanks shall comply with Section 3406.2 thru 3406.2.8.1, of the International Fire Code. (B) The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in above -ground tanks, and the dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids into vehicles from above -ground tanks, shall not be permitted in the following zones as defined by the City Zoning Ordinance and located by the Official Zone Map: RP, RP -A, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, P-B and RMH. (C) 7-10-5 LIQUIFIED (A) The limits in which new bulk plants in accordance with Section 3406.2.4.4, where flammable or combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, or tank vehicles, and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank vehicles or containers are prohibited are hereby established as follows: The Corporate Limits of the City. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF PETROLEUM GASSES IS TO BE RESTRICTED: The limits referred to in Section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code, in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows: all zones except l&M-1 and l&M-2, Industrial and Manufacturing Zones as defined and designated in the City Zoning Ordinance. Exception: (1) In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the Code Official, after consideration of special features such In particular as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided, and the capabilities of the fire department. 7-10-6: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS IS TO BE PROHIBITED: The limits referred to in Section 3301.2.3 of the International Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is restricted or prohibited, are hereby established as follows: The corporate limits of the City. 7-10-7: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE: The International Fire Code, 2003 Edition, is amended and changed in the following respects. (A) Section 103.2 is amended as follows: The code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. (B) Section 105.7.1 is amended as follows: 105.7.1 Automatic fire -extinguishing systems. A construction permit and life safety license is required for installation of or modification to an automatic fire extinguishing system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. (C) Section 105.7.3 is amended as follows: 105.7.3 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. A construction permit and life safety license is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit (D) Section 105.7.4 is amended as follows: 105.7.4 Fire pumps and related equipment. A construction permit and life safety license is required for installation of or modification to fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, and generators. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. (E) Section 901.6.2 is amended by adding the following provision: An additional copy of all inspection and test reports shall be sent to the lona Fire Prevention Bureau by the contractor (person) doing the maintenance or inspection. (F) Section 903.2.7 is amended by adding the following exception: EXCEPTION: Automatic sprinkler systems are not required in 3 or 4 unit Group R buildings. (G) Section 907.2 is amended by adding the following provision: An approved addressable fire alarm system meeting the provisions of this code, and NFPA 72, shall be installed when the gross square footage of a building is equal to or greater than the area as specified in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.10 inclusive, subject to the authority having jurisdiction or by Section 907, whichever is more restrictive. Exception: (1) Buildings with eight or less initiating devices may be zoned systems provided only one device is used per zone. Each device shall have a plain English LCD (liquid crystal display). 7-10-8 ADDITIONS TO THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (A) Add a New Section 112 — "Permits" A permit shall be obtained from the Fire Department Administrative Offices, prior to engaging in activities, operations, practices or functions as set forth in Section 105 of the International Fire Code. Fees for operational and construction permits, that are required by the Code, shall be paid to the City of lona at the Fire Department Administrative Offices. (B) Add a New Section 112.2 — "Permit Fees" 1. Each operational permit fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) 2. Each construction permit fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) (C) Add a New Section 112.3 — "Penalties for work completed without permit" Failure to obtain a permit, prior to engaging in activities, operations, practices or functions, as set forth in the International Code, shall constitute a violation of the Code. The activity, operation or practice will be stopped until a permit has been obtained and a double permit fee collected. (D) Add a New Section 113 — "Life Safety License" All installations, modifications, maintenance or servicing of life -safety systems are to be performed by an approved licensed business or person(s). A business or person(s) shall obtain a " Life Safety License" from the Fire Administrative Office, to do work in the City of lona. Licenses shall expire one year from the date of issuance unless otherwise noted on the license. (E) Add a New Section 113.1- "Life Safety License Fee" Each life safety license fee shall be one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) annually. (F) Add a New Section 113.2 — "Penalties for Violation of Licenses" Any person who violates any rules or regulations, as written on the license application, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each day of violation. (G) Add a New Section 114- "Plan Review Fees" 1. Structural plan review fees will be charged at a rate of $50 per 5000 square feet, or portion thereof, up to a maximum of $500. 2. Fire Alarm plan review fees will be charged at a rate of $50 per 100 devices, or portion thereof, up to a maximum of $150. 3. Fire Sprinkler System fees will be a flat rate of $100 4. Fire Pump fees will be a flat rate of $100 (H) Add a New Section 115 — "Mitigation Reimbursement fees" (l) Reimbursement fees that are actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the mitigation of specialized emergencies including, but not limited to, hazardous materials, specialized rescue, and crime scenes (including arson) shall be invoiced to the responsible person, firm or corporation. An available Fee Schedule shall be reviewed and posted annually by the Fire Administration Office. Fees may include, but not be limited to, personnel compensation, apparatus use, equipment use, and specialized contract labor associated with the mitigation of the specialized emergency. Add a New Section 116 — "Tags" Tags for inspection of fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems are required to be purchased from the lona Fire Prevention Bureau for use in the City of lona. (J) Add a New Section 907.2(a) Addressable fire alarm systems shall be monitored by a UL listed monitoring station. (K) Add a New Section 907.9.3 — "Zone and Address Location Labeling" Fire Alarm panels shall have all zones and address points plainly and permanently labeled as to their location, on the outside of the panel or on an easily readable map of the building. (L) Amend Section 907.15 — "Monitoring", to read as follows: When required by this chapter, or the Code Official, an approved UL listed remote station in accordance with NFPA 72, shall monitor fire alarm systems to provide for the immediate and automatic notification of the Fire Department. Exception: (1) Supervisory service is not required in one and two family dwellings. 7-10-9 SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF REFERENCE: The Code Official, or his nominee may, when it is deemed appropriate to assure safe conditions, refer to the current addition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards to clarify and/or augment the design, installation, or maintenance of the following: Fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, fire detectors, emergency voice alarm communication systems, and notification devices. 7-10-10 APPEALS: Whenever the Code Official shall disapprove or refuse to grant a permit or license applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Code do not apply or that the true meaning of the Code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals within thirty days from the delivery of the decision to the applicant. The procedures set for appeals shall be as set forth in Appendix A of the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code. "Delivery" is defined as depositing in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to addressee on application. 7-10-11 NEW MATERIALS, PROCESSES OR OCCUPANCIES WHICH MAY REQUIRE PERMITS: The Code Official and the Fire Chief shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies that shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in said code. The Code Official shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office and shall deliver a copy thereof to any interested person, upon their request. 7-10-12 PENALTIES: Each and every violation of this Code shall constitute, and be punishable, as a misdemeanor. Section 2. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. In the event any provisions shall be determined to be void or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions. Section 3. Preservation of Prior Ordinance. All portions of the City Code repealed by this Ordinance shall be preserved to permit the arrest, prosecution and punishment of any person who violates such repealed section prior to the effective date hereof. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2005, provided it has just been passed, executed and published in the manner provided by law. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14 . day of b i?ecRigo— " 246)S. Brad Anderson Mayor ATTEST: Q� > (N.t Betty Mcly City Clerk STATE OF IDAHO ) ) ss. County of Bonneville ) I, BETTY MCKINLAY, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IONA, IDAHO, DO HEREBY CERTIFY: That the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTIONS 7-10-1 THROUGH 7- 10-12 OF THE CITY CODE OF IONA, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2003 EDITION; MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PRESERVING PRIOR ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE." `2)., Q--)A Betty M7nl y City Cler G:\WPDATA\DWS\2708 City of Iona\ORD\FireCodelntern2004.wpd:sm