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Home My Public Portal AboutResolution 22-39 STR Fire, Health & Safety InspectionCity of McCall RESOLUTION 22-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCCALL, IDAHO, ADOPTING THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR) FIRE, HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, to improve health and safety and improve neighborhood impacts, the short-term rental (STRs) regulations and permitting process were modified in September 2022 by McCall City Council; and WHEREAS, a health and safety inspection was added as a requirement for the protection of the health and safety of occupants of a Short -Term Rental Dwelling and surrounding property owners to ensure through an inspection and approval of the Short -Term Rental Dwelling by the Fire Code Official for the McCall Fire Protection District prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to MCC Title 4, Chapter 2.; and WHEREAS, upon receipt of a complete STR application and payment of all applicable fees (Short - Term Rental Permit and Fire Inspection fees), the City Clerk forwards the permit application to the Community and Economic Development Department for review of compliance with the standards for Short -Term Rentals, and to the McCall Fire District for the schedule of the fire, health and safety inspection. No permit shall be granted unless the Short -Term Rental unit meets these requirements and has been approved by the McCall Fire District; and WHEREAS, this inspection is subject to a fire, health and safety checklist developed by the Fire Code Official and approved from time -to -time by resolution of the McCall City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCCALL, VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO THAT: Section 1: The Short -Term Rental (STR) Fire, Health, and Safety Inspection Checklist Attached hereto as Exhibit A shall service as the inspection checklist by the McCall Fire District. Section 2: This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its approval and passage. Passed and approved this 3 day of November 2022. `��anugrrry?, ,,��of McC1.,',,��'' G ' ATTEST: BessieJo W. er, City C - k Resolution 22-39 November 3, 2022 CITY OF MCCALL Valley County, Idaho D/V Robert S. Giles, Mayor Page 1 of 1 EXHIBIT A CITY OF MCCALL SHORT TERM RENTAL (STR) - FIRE, HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Address of Short-term Rental Assessor Parcel Number Property Owner Name Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required ACCESS & EGRESS of McCall's 1. The STR unit is numbered in accordance with the city Road naming and site addressing standards. COMMENTS: Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 2. Clear access for emergency vehicles to park within fifty the main entrance to the short-term rental unit shall COMMENTS: feet (50') of be provided. Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 3. Access to the main entrance is free of any obstructions steps, stairs, landings, handrails, or guardrails are in satisfactory condition. COMMENTS: and that any Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 4. All egress passages (windows, doors, walkways) shall obstructions, including snow, year around. COMMENTS: be free from Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 5. All exit doors shall be openable from the inside by a no key or special knowledge required. COMMENTS: single motion, Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 6. All egress pathways shall be provided with emergency capable of illuminating the path in the event of a power bedrooms to main exit(s). * Plug-in or E -bulbs with which turn on when power goes out are acceptable. COMMENTS: illumination outage from battery back-up Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 7. All sleeping areas shall contain an emergency escape opening installed in accordance with the most recently version of the International Residential Code. COMMENTS: and rescue adopted Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 8. Sleeping rooms located more than 16 feet above finished grade shall be equipped with an emergency egress ladder. must be able to be affixed with hooks to a windowsill/ stowed near the inside of the window. A sign on the wall exterior Ladders retractable and shall be 1 labeled "emergency ladder." The ladder must reach within terrain/landing. *Buildings equipped with fire sprinkler exempt from having emergency egress ladders. COMMENTS: 12" of the systems are Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required HAZARD DETECTION & PREVENTION 9. Every room intended for sleeping purposes shall be interconnected smoke alarms installed in accordance 314. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors "interconnected" (if one detector gets activated/triggered, and CO detectors must go off) alarms shall be installed with IRC 315 (in each sleeping room, in hallways near and at the top of all stairwells). Smoke and carbon monoxide shall be installed per current code regardless of the age structure. Such devices are permitted to be installed with the exceptions to hardwiring. Interconnection can installing wireless or Bluetooth detectors that do not (plug and play). COMMENTS: equipped with with IRC section shall be all smoke in accordance sleeping rooms, alarms of the in accordance be achieved by require re -wiring Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 10. At least (1) 51b ABC portable fire extinguisher is mounted floor, in a conspicuous, unobstructed, unobscured location, be hung between four and five feet above the floor and than 75 feet to any point on the floor. Extinguishers older year old shall be serviced and service tagged annually company. COMMENTS: on each which shall no further than one by an approved Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 11. Combustible materials are not stored near fuel fired equipment, or in special rooms containing fuel fired equipment. COMMENTS: heating Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 12. Proof of cleaning of woodstove and fireplace chimneys previous 365 days prior to the fire, health, and safety COMMENTS: within the inspection. Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 13. A metal ash bucket and lid shall be provided near or fireplace with explicit instructions that no ash shall trashcans or dumpsters. COMMENTS: any woodstove be dumped in Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 14. Specific instructions should be posted near any wood appliance explaining the proper use of the appliance. COMMENTS: burning Compliant 0 Correction 0 Required 15. Any exterior recreational fire pit or containment structure permanently constructed, or a listed commercial product shall be designed for 2 burning wood, or propane, no more than three feet in diameter, clear of any combustible material, and a water supply shall be made available for proper extinguishment. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required 16. Roofing on the structure is Class B or higher fire -retardant roofing. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required ELECTRICAL, HEATING, & UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE 17. All electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems are installed and maintained properly and free from any hazards. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required 18. Proof of service to LPG furnace systems by a professional within 365 days prior to the fire, health and safety inspection. Proof of service to electric furnace systems by a professional within the previous three years prior to the fire, health and safety inspection. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required 19. An approved heat source shall be installed that can heat the home to a temperature of 68 degrees at a point 3 feet above the floor. No portable heaters shall be permitted. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required 20. Propane tanks shall be kept clear of snow in the winter months for emergencies. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required 21. Propane tank and second stage regulator protection shall meet current city standards, including a combustible gas detector in any residence where propane is used as a fuel source. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required 22. No temporary wiring shall be permitted. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required FIRE SUPPRESSION 23. For all occupancies that have an automatic fire sprinkler system, or a monitored fire alarm system, proof of annual inspection within the previous 365 days shall be provided. COMMENTS: Compliant ❑ Correction ❑ Required POSTED NOTICE 24. A notice of the following information is posted in a conspicuous location within the short-term rental unit: (a) the use restrictions (maximum occupancy, number and location of parking spaces, restrictions on parking, solid waste collection, quiet hours and noise restrictions, outdoor activity), (2) emergency exiting plan, (3) 3 instructions for the proper disposal of fireplace or woodstove ash including the prohibition on dumping fireplace ash in trashcans or dumpsters; and the (4) name and phone number of local representative and/or property owner that can be reached on a 24 hour basis in case of emergency and McCall city emergency response phone number (911). COMMENTS: Final Compliance Date Inspector: Name 4