HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 1885-2000SUBSTITUTE
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE N0. 1885-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, REQUIRING:
(1) HOME OCCUPATION DAY CARE FACILITIES TO BE INSPECTED FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FIRE CODE PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT AND
EVERY OTHER YEAR THEREAFTER; AND (2) OTHER HOME OCCUPATIONS TO BE
INSPECTED FOR FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT IF
DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE FIRE MARSHAL.
Whereas, residences which are the subject of home occupation permits currently are
not required to have a fire code inspection prior to the issuance of a permit; and
Whereas, because such residences (other than day care facilities) are used in part as
commercial premises, they may need to have a fire code inspection prior to issuance of
a permit; and
Whereas, because of the vulnerability and age of the clientele, day-care facilities
should be inspected prior to issuance of such a permit and every other year thereafter
to ensure compliance with the fire code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that KMC 14.20.320 is amended by adding the following section:
(h) Fire Code Inspections:
1. Day care facilities shall be inspected by the Fire Marshal for
compliance with the fire code (KMC 8.05) prior to approval of the permit.
Thereafter, they shall be inspected every other year by the Fire Marshal.
Failure to comply with the fire code (KMC 8.05) shall be grounds for the
suspension or revocation of the facilities' home occupation permit.
2. Residences which are the subi ect of a home occupation permit
application (other than day care facilities) ma~~be. required to be
inspected by the Fire Marshal for compliance with the fire code (KMC
8.05 rior to a royal of the ermit if the Fire Marshal determines it is
necessar,~public safety.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this~~`~'day of
December 2000.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: October 19, 2000
Adopted: December 6, 2000
Effective: January 6, 2001