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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(2) (Repealed by Ord. 798-82)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
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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
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