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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 1815-19991 Suggested By; Fire Department CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE N0. 1815-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 8.05.010, TO ADOPT THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai previously adopted by reference the 1995 Edition of the National Fire Codes and the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code; and, WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association and the International Conference of Building Officials have updated the codes promulgated by them; and, WHEREAS, it would be most beneficial and in the best interest of the City if the latest codes be adopted to keep the City updated with all fire safety codes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as follows: Section 1: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-14 of the Charter of the City of Kenai, which allows for adoption by reference, the National Fire Codes, 1999 Edition, consisting of 13 volumes, promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of the ordinances of the City of Kenai. Section 2: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-14 of the Charter of the City of Kenai, which allows for adoption by reference, the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of the ordinances of the City of Kenai. Section 3: That Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter 8.05.010 is hereby amended as follows: 8.05.010 Adoption of Fire Prevention Standards (a) The City of Kenai hereby adopts the following fire prevention standards: (1) The NATIONAL FIRE CODES of 13 volumes, [ 1995] 1999 Edition, of the National Fire Protection Association; (2) (Repealed by Ord. 798-82) (3) That certain bound volume known as the Uniform Fire Code [1994] 1997 Edition. (b) The above codes are available for inspection and use by the public in the Public Safety Building in an office designated by the Fire Chief. Ordinance No. 1815-99 Pa e of g 2 2 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALA ,this 1St day of April, 1999. n J. ~U' 'ams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Apri17, 1999 Adopted: Apri121, 1999 Effective: May 21, 1999 clf