HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3333-2023KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3333-2023
Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE 8.05.010 - ADOPTION OF FIRE
PREVENTION STANDARDS, AND REPEALING AND REPLACING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE 8.05.030
- LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, TO ADOPT THE 2021
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City previously adopted the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition of the International
Code Council, including the appendices with local amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has already adopted the updated International Fire Code 2021 Edition
in October 2022, with local amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the Administration accordingly recommend adoption of the 2021 Edition of the International
Fire Code as adopted by the State of Alaska, with certain amendments; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code
and the updated standards therein as adopted by the State of Alaska, and amended for the City, in order
to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 8.05.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 8.05.010.Adoption of fire prevention standards, is hereby amended as follows:
8.06.010 Adoption of [F]Fire [P]Prevention [S]Standards.
(a) There is hereby adopted for the purpose of regulating all occupancies and buildings to safeguard life
and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, and use of
hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from other conditions hazardous to life, that
certain code known as the `International Fire Code," (IFC) Chapters 1-12, 20-40, 50-67 and 80
[THROUGH 47] and Appendices B through [G, ]l, K• L• and [J]N (20[09] 21 Edition) as adopted by the
State of Alaska pursuant to 13 AAC 50.025 [AND THAT CERTAIN CODE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL FIRE
CODE OF FIFTEEN (15) VOLUMES (2009 EDITION) AS REFERENCED BY CHAPTER 45 OF THE IFC, ]except for
such portions as are hereafter deleted, modified, or amended; and the same are hereby adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim herein.
(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.
Section 2. Repeal and Reenactment of Section 8.05.030 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 8.05.030. Local amendments to the 2009 International Fire Code, is hereby
Repealed and Reenacted as follows:
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[8.05.030 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 47 AND APPENDICES B THROUGH G, I, AND J OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2009
EDITION (IFC), AND THE NATIONAL FIRE CODE OF FIFTEEN (15) VOLUMES (2009 EDITION) ARE ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS:
DELETE THE FOLLOWING SUBSECTIONS: 308.4.1, 315.1, 601.2, 901.3, 1101.3, 1201.2, 1301.2, 1501.2,
1601.2, 1701.2, 1801.5, 1901.2, 2001.2, 2101.2, 2201.2, 2301.2, 2403.4, 2501.2, 2601.2, 2701.5, 2801.2,
2901.3, 3001.2, 3101.2, 3201.2, 3301.2, 3401.4, 3501.2, 3601.2, 3701.2, 3801.2, 3901.2, 4001.2, 4101.2,
4201.2, 4301.2 AND 4401.2.
AMEND BY DELETING ALL REFERENCES TO THE "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACING THEM WITH
"ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
AMEND BY DELETING ALL REFERENCES TO THE "NFPA 70" AND REPLACING THEM WITH "ELECTRICAL CODE AS
ADOPTED BY KMC."
AMEND BY DELETING ALL REFERENCES TO THE "INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE" AND THE "INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE" AND BY REPLACING THEM WITH "PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
108 BOARD OF APPEALS. DELETE THE ENTIRE SECTION. REFER TO KMC CHAPTER 4.40.
109.3 VIOLATION PENALTIES. DELETE THE ENTIRE SECTION. REFER TO KMC CHAPTER 4.40.
111.4 FAILURE TO COMPLY. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
ANY PERSON WHO SHALL CONTINUE ANY WORK AFTER HAVING BEEN SERVED WITH A STOP WORK ORDER,
EXCEPT SUCH WORK AS THAT PERSON IS DIRECTED TO PERFORM TO REMOVE A VIOLATION OR UNSAFE
CONDITION, SHALL BE LIABLE TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $500.00 DOLLARS. EACH AND EVERY DAY SHALL
CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE VIOLATION.
202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS. DELETE OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, [B] EDUCATIONAL GROUP E, AND REPLACE
WITH:
[B] EDUCATIONAL GROUP E
THE USE OF A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE, OR PORTION OF THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE, FOR EDUCATION,
SUPERVISION, OR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES FOR MORE THAN FIVE CHILDREN WHO ARE OLDER THAN TWO
AND ONE-HALF YEARS OF AGE, INCLUDING CHILDREN RELATED TO THE STAFF SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A
GROUP E OCCUPANCY.
ADD THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTION
FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (GROUP R-3) OPERATING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. AND 10:00 P.M.
MAY ACCOMMODATE A TOTAL OF 12 CHILDREN OF ANY AGE WITHOUT CONFORMING TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF A GROUP E OCCUPANCY EXCEPT FOR: (1) SMOKE DETECTORS AND ALARMS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
907.2.10; (2) CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS AS SPECIFIED IN THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE SECTION 425; (3) MEANS OF EGRESS REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 1003, INCLUDING EMERGENCY
ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1025, IN NAPPING OR SLEEPING ROOMS; AND
(4) PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER REQUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 906.
AMEND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, [B] INSTITUTIONAL GROUP 1-1, BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH BETWEEN THE
FIRST AND SECOND PARAGRAPHS OF THE DEFINITION TO READ:
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A FACILITY IN THIS OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION THAT HAS OCCUPANTS WHO NEED PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE
TO RESPOND IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, SECTION
405.
FURTHER AMEND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, [B] INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I-1, BY AMENDING THE FIRST
SENTENCE OF THE LAST PARAGRAPH TO READ:
A FACILITY SUCH AS ONE DESCRIBED ABOVE WITH FIVE OR FEWER PERSONS, INCLUDING PERSONS RELATED
TO THE STAFF, SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS GROUP R-3.
AMEND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, [B] INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I, [B] GROUP I-2, BY ADDING A SECOND AND
THIRD PARAGRAPH TO READ:
A FACILITY SUCH AS ONE DESCRIBED ABOVE, WITH FIVE OR FEWER PERSONS INCLUDING PERSONS RELATED
TO THE STAFF, SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS GROUP R-3.
A CHILD CARE FACILITY THAT PROVIDES CARE ON A 24-HOUR BASIS TO MORE THAN FIVE CHILDREN WHO ARE
TWO AND ONE-HALF YEARS OF AGE OR LESS, INCLUDING CHILDREN RELATED TO THE STAFF SHALL BE
CLASSIFIED AS GROUP 1-2.
AMEND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, [B] INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I, [B] GROUP I-4, DAY CARE FACILITIES, BY
REVISING THE SECOND SENTENCE TO READ:
A FACILITY WITHIN THIS OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION WITH FIVE OR FEWER PERSONS, INCLUDING PERSONS
RELATED TO THE STAFF, SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A GROUP R-3.
AMEND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, RESIDENTIAL GROUP R, R-4, BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH BETWEEN THE
FIRST AND SECOND PARAGRAPHS TO READ:
FACILITIES WITHIN THIS OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION THAT HAVE OCCUPANTS NEEDING PHYSICAL
ASSISTANCE TO RESPOND IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
SECTION 405.11.
307.2 PERMIT REQUIRED. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
APPROVAL
THE FIRE CHIEF OF A REGISTERED DEPARTMENT HAVING JURISDICTION, MAY ALLOW A FIRE FOR RECOGNIZED
SILVICULTURAL OR RANGE OR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, PREVENTION, OR CONTROL OF DISEASE
OR PESTS, OR A BONFIRE. APPLICATION, AS REQUIRED BY THE CHIEF OF THAT REGISTERED FIRE
DEPARTMENT, MUST BE PRESENTED BY THE OWNER OF THE LAND UPON WHICH THE FIRE IS TO BE KINDLED
BEFORE KINDLING SUCH FIRE.
308.3 OPEN FLAME. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
OPEN FLAME
THE USE OF OPEN FLAME IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC MEETING OR GATHERING FOR THE PURPOSES OF
DELIBERATION, WORSHIP, ENTERTAINMENT, AMUSEMENT, INSTRUCTION, EDUCATION, RECREATION,
AWAITING TRANSPORTATION, OR SIMILAR PURPOSES IN ASSEMBLY OR EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES MUST
BE DONE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE REGISTERED FIRE DEPARTMENT HAVING JURISDICTION.
401.3.4 FALSEALARM CHARGES. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 401.3.4 TO READ:
401.3.4 FALSE ALARM CHARGES
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EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, THE OWNER OF A BUILDING CONTAINING A FIRE PROTECTION,
FIRE ALARM, OR OTHER TYPES OF EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS, SHALL PAY A CHARGE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION FOR EACH AND EVERY FALSE ALARM TO WHICH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESPONDS.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. NO CHARGE FOR THE FIRST TWO FALSE ALARMS WITHIN A CALENDAR YEAR.
2. EACH FALSE ALARM IN EXCESS OF TWO DURING A CALENDAR YEAR WILL BE CHARGED A RESPONSE FEE
OF $200.00.
THE CITY SHALL BILL THE OWNER FOR FALSE ALARMS AT THE END OF EVERY SIX MONTHS.
ALL FALSE ALARM CHARGES SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND.
AS USED BY THE SECTION, "FALSE ALARM" MEANS AN ALARM SIGNAL GENERATED BY A PRIVATELY OWNED
FIRE OR EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM REPORTING AN ALARM FOR WHICH NO FIRE OR EMERGENCY ACTUALLY
EXISTS; IT INCLUDES SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, FAULTY OPERATION OF DETECTORS, AND FALSE ALARMS NOT
CLASSIFIED ABOVE. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE THOSE INCIDENTS WHERE THE DETECTOR OR SYSTEM OPERATED
AS DESIGNED SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A SMOKE DETECTOR SOUNDING FROM SOMEONE SMOKING
UNDER THE DETECTOR OR A MANUAL PULL STATION BEING PULLED.
405.10 FALSE ALARMS. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 405.10 TO READ:
405.10 FALSE ALARMS
FALSE ALARMS MAY NOT COUNT AS A FIRE DRILL FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 405 EMERGENCY
EVACUATION DRILLS.
ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 405.11 TO READ:
405.11 EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILLS
405.11 OCCUPANTS NEEDING PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE
406.11.1 APPLICABILITY
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO ALL GROUPS 1-1 AND R-4 OCCUPANCIES WHERE THE
OCCUPANTS NEED PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE FROM STAFF OR OTHERS TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES.
405.11.2 DEFINITIONS
IN THIS SECTION:
"EVACUATION CAPABILITY" MEANS THE ABILITY OF OCCUPANTS, RESIDENTS, AND STAFF AS A GROUP EITHER
TO EVACUATE A BUILDING OR TO RELOCATE FROM THE POINT OF OCCUPANCY TO A POINT OF SAFETY;
"POINT OF SAFETY" MEANS A LOCATION THAT: (A) IS EXTERIOR TO AND AWAY FROM A BUILDING; OR (B) IS
WITHIN A BUILDING OF ANY TYPE CONSTRUCTION PROTECTED THROUGHOUT BY AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND THAT IS EITHER: (1) WITHIN AN EXIT ENCLOSURE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF
I.B.C. SECTION 1020; OR (2) WITHIN ANOTHER PORTION OF THE BUILDING THAT IS SEPARATED BY SMOKE
PARTITIONS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF I.B.C. SECTION 710, WITH NOT LESS THAN A ONE-HALF HOUR
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING, AND THE PORTION OF THE BUILDING HAS ACCESS TO A MEANS OF ESCAPE OR EXIT
THAT CONFORMS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CODE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE RETURN TO THE AREA OF
THE FIRE.
405.11.3 FIRE DRILLS AND EVACUATION CAPABILITY DETERMINATION
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THE INITIAL DETERMINATION OF EVACUATION CAPABILITY WILL BE DETERMINED BY A FIRE DRILL CONDUCTED
BY A FIRE CODE OFFICIAL OR BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING THE FACILITY. CHANGES TO THE EVACUATION CAPABILITY WILL BE MADE BY A
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL, BASED ON A RECORD OF FIRE DRILLS CONDUCTED BY THE FACILITY STAFF. THE DRILLS
WILL BE CONDUCTED SIX TIMES A YEAR ON A BIMONTHLY BASIS, WITH AT LEAST TWO DRILLS CONDUCTED
DURING THE NIGHT WHEN RESIDENTS ARE SLEEPING. RECORDS MUST INDICATE THE TIME TAKEN TO REACH
A POINT OF SAFETY, DATE AND TIME OF THE DRILL, LOCATION OF SIMULATED FIRE ORIGIN, ESCAPE PATHS
USED, AND COMMENTS RELATING TO RESIDENTS WHO RESISTED OR FAILED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DRILLS.
405.11.4 EVACUATION CAPABILITY AND FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF A FACILITY UNDER THIS SECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
405.11.4.1 PROMPT EVACUATION CAPABILITY
EVACUATION CAPABILITY OF THREE MINUTES OR LESS INDICATES PROMPT EVACUATION CAPABILITY. IN
FACILITIES MAINTAINING PROMPT EVACUATION CAPABILITY, THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE FOR GROUPS
1-1 OR R-4 OCCUPANCIES MUST BE FOLLOWED.
405.11.4.2 SLOW EVACUATION CAPABILITY
EVACUATION CAPABILITY OF MORE THAN THREE BUT LESS THAN 14 MINUTES INDICATES SLOW EVACUATION
CAPABILITY. IN FACILITIES MAINTAINING SLOW EVACUATION CAPABILITY, THE FACILITY MUST BE PROTECTED
BY: (A) AN AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM, USING ADDRESSABLE SMOKE DETECTORS, DESIGNED
AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE AND N.F.P.A. 72; AND (B) AN
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM, WITH QUICK -RESPONSE OR RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS, INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.2 N.F. P.A. 13R (SPRINKLER SYSTEMS).
406.11.4.3IMPRACTICAL EVACUATION CAPABILITY
EVACUATION CAPABILITY OF 14 MINUTES OR MORE INDICATES IMPRACTICAL EVACUATION CAPABILITY. IN
FACILITIES MAINTAINING IMPRACTICAL EVACUATION CAPABILITY, THE FACILITY MUST BE PROTECTED BY: (A)
THE PROTECTIONS FOR A FACILITY WITH SLOW EVACUATION CAPABILITY UNDER SECTION 405.11.4.2; (B)
ONE-HALF HOUR FIRE -RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; AND (C) DIRECT EGRESS
FROM SLEEPING ROOMS FOR OCCUPANTS NEEDING EVACUATION ASSISTANCE EITHER: (1) TO THE EXTERIOR
AT GRADE LEVEL, TO AN EXTERIOR PORCH OR LANDING VIA A 3 FOOT 6 INCH WIDE DOOR; OR (11) IF THE
SLEEPING ROOMS ARE SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE BUILDING BY SMOKE PARTITIONS INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH I.B.C. SECTION 710, BY EGRESS WINDOWS CONFORMING TO THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 1029.
407.1 GENERAL. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
GENERAL. THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 407.2 THROUGH 407.7 SHALL BE APPLICABLE, IN THE DISCRETION
OF THE CHIEF OF THE REGISTERED FIRE DEPARTMENT THAT HAS JURISDICTION, WHERE HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS ARE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES.
408.3 GROUP E AND/ OCCUPANCIES AND GROUP R-2 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS. AMEND BY ADDING
A NEW SUBSECTION 408.3.5 TO READ:
408.3.6 FALSE ALARMS
FALSE ALARMS MAY NOT BE COUNTED AS A FIRE DRILL FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
503.1.1 BUILDINGSAND FACILITIES. AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
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THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE REGISTERED DEPARTMENT HAVING JURISDICTION MAY REQUIRE APPROVED FIRE
APPARATUS ROADWAYS FOR EVERY FACILITY, BUILDING, OR PORTION OF A BUILDING CONSTRUCTED OR
MOVED INTO OR WITHIN THE JURISDICTION. THE FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADWAY MUST BE REQUIRED TO
COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AS DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF OF THAT JURISDICTION
AND BE REQUIRED TO EXTEND WITHIN 150 FEET (45,720 MM) OF ALL PORTIONS OF THE FACILITY OR BUILDING
OR ANY PORTION OF THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE FIRST STORY OF THE FACILITY OR BUILDING AS MEASURED
BY AN APPROVED ROUTE AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING OR FACILITY.
AMEND FURTHER BY REPLACING THE FIRST SENTENCE OF THE LISTED EXCEPTIONS TO READ:
THE CHIEF (OR THEIR DESIGNEE) OF THE REGISTERED FIRE DEPARTMENT HAVING JURISDICTION MAY
INCREASE OR DECREASE THE DIMENSION OF 150 FEET (45,720 MM) WHERE:
505.1 ADDRESS NUMBERS. AMEND THE FIRST SENTENCE AND INSERT A NEW SECOND SENTENCE TO READ:
ALL NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH APPROVED ADDRESS NUMBERS, BUILDING
NUMBERS, OR OTHER APPROVED BUILDING IDENTIFICATION CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM THE STREET OR ROAD
FRONTING THE PROPERTY, OR ON THE STREET OR ROAD IF THE BUILDING IDENTIFICATION IS NOT VISIBLE
FROM THE STREET OR ROAD. IDENTIFICATION MUST BE A MINIMUM OF FOUR INCHES IN HEIGHT AND A
CONTRASTING COLOR. ON ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION THE ABOVE IDENTIFICATION SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE
UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE BUILDING AS VIEWED FROM THE STREET.
506.1 WHERE REQUIRED. AMEND BY DELETING THE PHRASE "IN AN APPROVED LOCATION'S IN THE FIRST
SENTENCE AND REPLACING IT WITH "FULLY VISIBLE AND RECOGNIZABLE FROM THE MAIN OR FRONT ENTRANCE
TO THE BUILDING."
507.5.4 OBSTRUCTIONS. AMEND BY ADDING THE PHRASE "DEPOSITING OF SNOW WITHIN THREE (3) FEET OF A
HYDRANT'S TO THE END OF THE FIRST SENTENCE.
703.2.3 DOOR OPERATION. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 703.2.3.1 TO READ:
703.2.3.1 OPERATION
FIRE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT BE OBSTRUCTED OR OTHERWISE IMPAIRED FROM THEIR PROPER OPERATION AT
ANY TIME. WHEN TWO OR MORE SELF -CLOSING FIRE ASSEMBLIES WITHIN A BUILDING HAVE BEEN
DOCUMENTED AS HAVING BEEN OBSTRUCTED OR IMPAIRED DURING THREE OR MORE CONSECUTIVE
INSPECTIONS, THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL MAY ORDER THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC -CLOSING DEVICES
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 714.4.7.2 OF THE I.B.C.
901.4 INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. AMEND BY ADDING AN EXCEPTION AT THE END OF THIS
SUBSECTION TO READ:
EXCEPTION
BUILDINGS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO SEASONAL OPERATIONS MAY HAVE THEIR FIRE SYSTEMS
DEACTIVATED UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. BUILDING IS UNOCCUPIED.
2. BUILDING IS PROPERLY SECURED.
3. ALL UTILITIES ARE DISCONNECTED AND DRAINED.
4. THE FIRE SYSTEMS ARE CERTIFIED AS OPERATIONAL BEFORE THE BUILDING IS REOCCUPIED.
5. A 24-HOUR A DAY FIRE WATCH AS DEFINED IN SECTION 202 IS PROVIDED DURING THE INTERIM BETWEEN
WHEN UTILITIES ARE REACTIVATED AND THE FIRE SYSTEMS ARE CERTIFIED AS OPERATIONAL.
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6. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MUST BE NOTIFIED OF SUCH CLOSURE.
7. A LETTER FROM THE INSURANCE CARRIER OR, OWNER IF SELF -INSURED, INDICATING KNOWLEDGE OF THE
CLOSURE IS PROVIDED TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
901.4.5 MARKING OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.
ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 901.4.5 TO READ:
901.4.5 MARKING OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION DEVICES FOR
BUILDING SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED BY THE INSTALLATION
OF SIGNS INSTALLED ABOVE THE DEVICE IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED LOCATION AT APPROXIMATELY 7 FEET ABOVE
GRADE. FDC SIGNS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 8 X 12 INCHES IN SIZE AND HIGHLY VISIBLE WITH CONTRASTING
COLORS.
901.5 INSTALLATION ACCEPTANCE TESTING. AMEND BY ADDING A THIRD SENTENCE TO THE END OF THE
PARAGRAPH TO READ:
ALL RESULTS OF SUCH TEST MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE KENAI FIRE MARSHAL WITHIN 30 DAYS.
901.6INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE. AMEND BY ADDING A NEW SECOND PARAGRAPH TO READ:
SUPERSEDING OTHER CODE OR STANDARD REQUIREMENTS, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS MUST BE INSPECTED, TESTED, AND SERVICED AS FOLLOWS:
1. ANNUALLY EXCEPT STANDPIPE SYSTEMS MUST BE INSPECTED, TESTED, AND SERVICED EVERY FIVE
YEARS.
2. AFTER ANY USE OR ACTIVATION.
3. ANYTIME DAMAGE IS FOUND.
4. AFTER REPAIR OR ALTERATION.
5. WHEN REQUIRED BY THE CHIEF.
6. AFTER SEASONAL SHUTDOWN.
901.6.2.2 REPORTS. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 901.6.2.2 TO READ:
901.6.2.2 REPORTS
A COPY OF ALL SERVICE REPORTS SHALL BE SENT TO THE KENAI FIRE MARSHAL WITHIN 30 DAYS. EACH
SYSTEM SHALL BE TAGGED BY THE INSPECTION AGENCY, INDICATING THE DATE OF SERVICE AND WHETHER
OR NOT THE SYSTEM IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE ASSOCIATED STANDARDS.
901.7 SYSTEMS OUT OF SERVICE. DELETE THE FIRST SENTENCE AND REPLACE WITH:
WHERE A REQUIRED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IS OUT OF SERVICE FOR MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS IN A
TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PERIOD, AN IMPAIRMENT PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL IMMEDIATELY AND, WHERE REQUIRED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL, THE BUILDING SHALL
EITHER BE EVACUATED OR AN APPROVED FIRE WATCH SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL OCCUPANTS LEFT
UNPROTECTED BY THE SHUTDOWN UNTIL THE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM HAS BEEN RETURNED TO SERVICE.
901.10 DAMAGE PROTECTION. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 901.10 TO READ:
901.10 DAMAGE PROTECTION
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WHEN EXPOSED TO PROBABLE VEHICULAR DAMAGE DUE TO PROXIMITY TO ALLEYS, DRIVEWAYS OR PARKING
AREAS, STANDPIPES, POST INDICATOR VALVES AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM OR STANDPIPE SYSTEM,
CONNECTIONS SHALL BE PROTECTED IN AN APPROVED MANNER.
903.2.3 GROUP E. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
GROUP E
AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT ALL GROUP E OCCUPANCIES. AN
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED FOR EVERY PORTION OF EDUCATIONAL
BUILDINGS BELOW THE LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE. THE USE OF FIRE WALLS DOES NOT ESTABLISH A
SEPARATE BUILDING FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION. DAY CARE USES THAT ARE LICENSED TO CARE FOR
MORE THAN 5 PERSONS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 P.M. AND 6:00 A.M. SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.3. THIS
INCLUDES CHILDREN RELATED TO THE STAFF.
EXCEPTION:
1. BUILDINGS WITH E OCCUPANCIES HAVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 49 OR LESS.
903.2.8 GROUP R. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
GROUP R
AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED IN GROUP R OCCUPANCIES AS REQUIRED IN
SECTIONS 903.2.8.1 THROUGH 903.2.8.2.
EXCEPTION: ALL R-3S AND BED AND BREAKFAST OCCUPANCIES WITH FIVE RENTED SLEEPING ROOMS OR
LESS DO NOT REQUIRE AN AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.
903.2.8.1 GROUP R-1. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 903.2.8.1 TO READ:
903.2.8.1 GROUP R-1
HEALTH CLINICS WITH TRANSIENT QUARTERS MAY UTILIZE A 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE
BUILDING; A FIRE BARRIER CAN BE UTILIZED TO SEPARATE THE BUILDING AND UTILIZE A 13R.
903.2.8.2 GROUP R-2.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 903.2.8.2 TO READ:
903.2.8.2 GROUP R-2. AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM OR A RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.2 SHALL BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT ALL BUILDINGS
WITH A GROUP R-2 FIRE AREA THAT ARE MORE THAN TWO STORIES IN HEIGHT, INCLUDING BASEMENT, OR
HAVE MORE THAN 4 DWELLING UNITS OR 16 SLEEPING ROOMS.
903.3.1.1.2 ELEVATOR HOISTWAYS AND MACHINE ROOMS. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 903.3.1.1.2 TO READ:
903.3.1.1.2 ELEVATOR HOISTWAYS AND MACHINE ROOMS
WHEN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS,
THE INSTALLATION IN ELEVATOR HOISTWAYS AND MACHINE ROOMS MUST OCCUR AS DESCRIBED IN N.F.P.A.
13, (ELEVATOR HOISTWAYS AND MACHINE ROOMS) AND ADOPTED BY REFERENCE AND THE AMERICAN
SOCIETY FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (A.S.M.E.) A17.1 SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
AND ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. THE FIRE SPRINKLER HEAD FOR THE TOP OF ELEVATOR SHAFTS MAY HAVE A
GLOBE VALVE INSTALLED SO THE SINGLE HEAD CAN BE TURNED OFF IN AN EMERGENCY. THE GLOBE VALVE
MUST BE MARKED AND SEALED OR LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
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EXCEPTION: SPRINKLERS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN AN ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM WHERE THE MACHINE ROOM
IS:
(1) SEPARATED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE BUILDING AS DESCRIBED IN I.B.C. SECTION 3006.4;
(2) SMOKE DETECTION IS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.F.P.A.72 AND ADOPTED BY REFERENCE;
(3) NOTIFICATION OF ALARM ACTIVATION IS RECEIVED AT A CONSTANTLY MONITORED LOCATION; AND
(4) FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS PROVIDED IN THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM.
903.3.1.1.3 INSPECTORS TEST VALVE. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 903.3.1.1.3 TO READ:
903.3.1.1.3 INSPECTORS TEST VALVE
A TEST VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE FAR END OF THE REMOTE AREA IN WET SYSTEMS TO EQUAL THE
REQUIRED FLOW OF ONE SPRINKLER HEAD. IN LOCATIONS THAT USE FLOOR CONTROL VALVES THE
INSPECTOR TEST VALVE MAY BE CO -LOCATED. APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE PROVIDED.
903.6.3 ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO E OCCUPANCIES. ADD NEW SUBSECTION 903.6.3 TO READ:
903.6.3 ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO E OCCUPANCIES
AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED IN E OCCUPANCIES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.2.3 WHENEVER ALTERATIONS OR ADDITIONS ARE MADE TO AN EXISTING
STRUCTURE CONTAINING E OCCUPANCY.
906.1 WHERE REQUIRED. AMEND BY DELETING THE EXCEPTION FROM NUMBER 1.
907.1.2 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. AMEND BY ADDING NEW ITEMS TO THE LIST TO READ:
14. SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAM.
15. FIRE SYSTEM DESIGNER STAMP, SIGNATURE AND DATE.
907.2.1 GROUP A. DELETE THE EXCEPTION AND REPLACE WITH:
EXCEPTION: A MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN GROUP A-2 OCCUPANCIES WITH AN
OCCUPANT LOAD OF 100 OR MORE.
907.2.2 GROUP B.
AMEND BY DELETING THE EXCEPTION.
907.2.3 GROUP E.
AMEND BY ADDING A SECOND PARAGRAPH TO READ:
ROOMS USED FOR SLEEPING OR NAPPING PURPOSES WITHIN A DAY CARE USE OF GROUP E OCCUPANCIES
MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SMOKE DETECTORS THAT COMPLY WITH SECTION 907.2.11.2 AND BY DELETING
EXCEPTION 3.
907.2.4 GROUP F. AMEND BY DELETING THE EXCEPTION.
907.2.6.1 GROUP I-1. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTION 1.
907.2.7GROUP M. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTION 2.
907.2.8.1 MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTION 2.
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907.2.9.1 MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTION 2.
907.2.10.1 MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTION 2.
907.2.11 SINGLE- AND MULTI -STATION SMOKE ALARMS. AMEND BY ADDING A SECOND PARAGRAPH TO READ:
WHEN ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT ARE MADE TO AN EXISTING GROUP R
OCCUPANCY, SMOKE ALARMS MUST BE INSTALLED AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 907.2.11.
907.8 ACCEPTANCE TEST AND COMPLETION. AMEND BY ADDING A SECOND PARAGRAPH TO READ:
A KENAI CODE OFFICIAL MUST WITNESS THE ACCEPTANCE TEST, AND A COPY OF THE ACCEPTANCE TEST
CERTIFICATE MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE KENAI FIRE MARSHAL BY THE FIRM CONDUCTING THE TEST
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION.
908.7 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 908.7 TO READ:
908.7 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SHALL BE INSTALLED ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL OF GROUP 1-1, 1-2 AND R
OCCUPANCIES. WHERE THERE ARE SLEEPING ROOMS ON A FLOOR, THE DETECTOR SHALL BE PLACED
OUTSIDE THE SLEEPING ROOMS. THE ALARM SHALL BE CLEARLY AUDIBLE IN ALL BEDROOMS OVER
BACKGROUND NOISE LEVELS WITH ALL INTERVENING DOORS CLOSED. ALL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
SHALL BE LISTED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE.
EXCEPTION: CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN DWELLING UNITS AND
STRUCTURES THAT HAVE NO COMBUSTION APPLIANCES, ATTACHED GARAGES, OTHER VEHICLE PARKING
WITHIN 25 FEET OF ANY DIRECT OPENING, OR HAVE ONLY DIRECT VENT COMBUSTION APPLIANCES.
IN NEW CONSTRUCTION, ALL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS LOCATED WITHIN A SINGLE
DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ACTUATION OF ONE ALARM SHALL
ACTIVATE ALL OF THE ALARMS WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL DWELLING UNIT.
IN NEW CONSTRUCTION, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS SHALL RECEIVE THEIR PRIMARY
POWER FROM THE BUILDING WIRING IF THE WIRING IS SERVED FROM A COMMERCIAL SOURCE, AND SHALL BE
EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY BACKUP. WIRING SHALL BE PERMANENT AND WITHOUT A DISCONNECTING
SWITCH OTHER THAN WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION,
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS MAY BE POWERED BY BATTERY OR A CORD -AND -PLUG WITH
BATTERY BACKUP
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SHALL HAVE AN ALARM AND BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
THE LANDLORD SHALL PROVIDE SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES. IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TENANT TO MAINTAIN THE DEVICES.
908.8 POWER SOURCE. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 908.8 TO READ:
908.8 POWER SOURCE
IN NEW CONSTRUCTION, THE REQUIRED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SHALL RECEIVE THEIR PRIMARY
POWER FROM THE BUILDING WIRING SYSTEM, AND WHEN PRIMARY POWER IS INTERRUPTED, SHALL RECEIVE
POWER FROM A BATTERY. WIRING SHALL BE PERMANENTAND WITHOUTA DISCONNECTING SWITCH OTHER THAN
THOSE REQUIRED FOR OVER CURRENT PROTECTION. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO
BE ELECTRICAL OUTLET TYPE WITH BATTERY BACK UP WHEN INSTALLED IN EXISTING BUILDINGS THAT UNDERGO
ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, OR ADDITIONS THAT DO NOT RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF THE INTERIOR WALL OR
CEILING FINISHES EXPOSING THE STRUCTURE.
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908.8.1 INTERCONNECTION. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 908.8.1 TO READ:
908.8.1 INTERCONNECTION
IN NEW CONSTRUCTION, ALL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS LOCATED WITHIN A SINGLE
DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ACTUATION OF ONE ALARM SHALL
ACTIVATE ALL OF THE ALARMS WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL DWELLING UNIT.
909.18 ACCEPTANCE TESTS. AMEND BY ADDING A NEW SENTENCE TO READ:
A COPY OF THE ACCEPTANCE TEST CERTIFICATE MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE FIRE MARSHAL HAVING
AUTHORITY BY THE FIRM CONDUCTING THE TEST WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION.
910.1 GENERAL. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTION 2.
912.2.1 VISIBLE LOCATION. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS SHALL BE LOCATED FULLY VISIBLE AND RECOGNIZABLE FROM THE
MAIN OR FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.
1007.3 STAIRWAYS. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTIONS 1 THROUGH 7.
1009.1 STAIRWAYS. AMEND BY ADDING A NEW EXCEPTION TO READ:
5. STAIRS OR LADDERS USED ONLY TO ATTEND EQUIPMENT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SECTION.
1009.6.2 OUTDOOR CONDITIONS. AMEND BY ADDING THE PHRASE "SNOW OR ICE" AFTER THE WORD "WATER."
1010.7.2 OUTDOOR CONDITIONS. AMEND BY ADDING THE PHRASE "SNOW OR ICE" AFTER THE WORD "WATER."
TABLE 1018.1 CORRIDOR FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING. AMEND BY ADDING A NOTE (D) TO READ:
(D) R-2 OCCUPANCIES SHALL BE PERMITTED TO HAVE A ONE -HOUR RATED CORRIDOR.
FURTHER, AMEND BY ADDING A REFERENCE TO THE NEW NOTE (D) AT R UNDER THE "OCCUPANCY" COLUMN
ON THE LEFT OF THE TABLE AND ALSO NEXT TO "NOT PERMITTED" IN THE 'WITHOUT SPRINKLER SYSTEM"
COLUMN.
1019.1 GENERAL. AMEND BY ADDING A NEW SENTENCE AT THE END OF THE SECTION TO READ:
EXTERIOR EXIT BALCONIES SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE ACCUMULATION OF SNOW OR ICE THAT
IMPEDES THE MEANS OF EGRESS.
1021.2 SINGLE EXITS. AMEND BY ADDING A SECOND PARAGRAPH TO READ:
BASEMENTS OR THE FIRST LEVEL BELOW THE FIRST STORY IN ALL OCCUPANCIES, EXCEPT GROUP R-3, USED
EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SERVICE OF THE BUILDING MAY HAVE ACCESS TO ONLY ONE EXIT. ANY OTHER USE
OF THE BASEMENT OR FIRST LEVEL BELOW THE FIRST STORY MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO EXITS ARRANGED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1015.2. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS EXCEPTION, STORAGE ROOMS, LAUNDRY
ROOMS, MAINTENANCE OFFICES, AND SIMILAR USES MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PROVIDING SERVICE TO
THE BUILDING.
1029.1 GENERAL. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 7.
1102.1 DEFINITIONS. AMEND BY DELETING THE PHRASE "WITH AN OVERALL LENGTH GREATER THAN 39 FEET
(11,887 MM) AND AN OVERALL EXTERIOR FUSELAGE WIDTH GREATER THAN 6.6 FEET (2,012 MM)" IN THE FIRST
SENTENCE OF THE DEFINITION OF "AIRPORT."
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1103.5 DISPENSING OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. DELETE THE LAST SENTENCE AND REPLACE
WITH:
AIRCRAFT MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL -DISPENSING STATIONS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 22, AND
N.F.P.A. 407.
1105.8 REPORTING USE. DELETE SUBSECTION 1105.8.
1106.3 CONSTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT -FUELING VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES. AMEND BY ADDING AN
EXCEPTION AT THE END OF THIS SUBSECTION TO READ:
EXCEPTION
A VEHICLE OR TRAILER TANK WITH A CAPACITY OF 250 GALLONS OR LESS MAY BE USED FOR
NONCOMMERCIAL REFUELING OF PRIVATE NONCOMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT IF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS ARE MET:
1. THE TANK IS PLACARDED WITH NO SMOKING SIGNS, TYPE OF FUEL CONTAINED IN THE TANK AND THE
TANK CAPACITY;
2. THE TANK AND ALL APPURTENANCES USED IN THE FUELING OPERATION ARE LISTED AND APPROVED
FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES; AND
3. ELECTRICAL BONDING IS PROVIDED AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 1106.3.7.
2206.2.3 ABOVE GROUND TANKS LOCATED OUTSIDE, ABOVE GRADE. AMEND BY ADDING A NEW ITEM 5 TO READ:
5. APPROVED ABOVE GROUND ATMOSPHERIC TANKS MAYBE USED WITHOUT SPECIAL ENCLOSURE OR FIRE
RATING IF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE MET:
A. TANKS MUST BE LOCATED AS REQUIRED FOR "OTHER TANKS" BY TABLE 2206.2.3; AND
B. TANKS MUST BE ENCLOSED BY A SIX-FOOT HIGH INDUSTRIAL TYPE CHAIN LINK FENCE WITH A MINIMUM
OF TWO ACCESS GATES LOCATED AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ENCLOSURE. EACH GATE MUST BE AT
LEAST 36 INCHES WIDE. THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM WORKING DISTANCE OF FIVE FEET BETWEEN THE
TANK AND THE FENCE.
2206.7.7.1 LEAK DETECTION. AMEND BY ADDING AN EXCEPTION TO READ:
EXCEPTION
A LEAK DETECTION DEVICE IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE UNDERGROUND PIPING IS AN EXTRA -HEAVY STEEL WALL
WITH ALL WELDED JOINTS, DIELECTRIC COATING, AND CATHODIC PROTECTION.
2211.2.3 DRAINAGE AND DISPOSAL OF LIQUIDS AND OIL -SOAKED WASTE. AMEND BY ADDING A SENTENCE AT
THE END OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH TO READ:
WHERE OIL SEPARATORS OR TRAPS ARE PROVIDED, NEITHER THE OIL NOR WATER PHASE MAY DRAIN TO A
SEPTIC SYSTEM, DRY WELL OR OTHER MEANS OF UNDERGROUND DISCHARGE.
TABLE 2306.2 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. AMEND THE TABLE BY CHANGING
THE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT FOR THE AREA OF "501-2,500" (SQUARE FEET) IN THE THIRD COLUMN FROM THE
LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE TITLED "AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM' FROM "NOT REQUIRED" TO "YES."
2701.6 FACILITY CLOSURE. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
DOCUMENTATION
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THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE REGISTERED FIRE DEPARTMENT HAVING JURISDICTION MAY REQUIRE THE
DOCUMENTATION OF THE CLOSURE PLANS FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE STORAGE, USE, OR HANDLING OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE THE TERMINATION. THE FIRE CHIEF IS AUTHORIZED TO
REQUIRE THAT THE DOCUMENTATION INCLUDE AN APPROVED FACILITY CLOSURE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 2701.6.3. THE FIRE CHIEF MAY REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT INDICATED IN SECTIONS 2701.5.1
AND 2701.5.2.
CHAPTER 33 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS. DELETE THIS CHAPTER. REFER TO KMC CHAPTER 8.20,
FIREWORKS CONTROL.
3404.3.5.1 BASEMENT STORAGE. DELETE THIS SUBSECTION.
3501.3 PLAN REVIEW. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3501.3 TO READ:
3501.3 PLAN REVIEW. WHERE A SINGLE CONTAINER IS OVER 500-GALLON (1,892.7 L) WATER CAPACITY OR
THE AGGREGATE CAPACITY OF CONTAINERS IS OVER 500-GALLON (1,892.7 L) WATER CAPACITY, THE
INSTALLER SHALL SUBMIT PLANS FOR REVIEW BY THE FIRE MARSHAL BEFORE INSTALLATION.
CHAPTER 47 REFERENCED STANDARDS
CHANGE THE REFERENCED NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) STANDARDS FROM THE
PUBLICATION DATE LISTED TO THE FOLLOWING EDITIONS:
10-10 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
11-10 LOW-, MEDIUM -AND HIGH -EXPANSION
FOAM
12-11 CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS
12A-09 HALON 1301 FIRE EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS
13-10 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
TABLE 901.6.1, 906.2, 906.3, TABLE 906.3(1),
TABLE 906.3(2), 906.3.2, 906.3.4, 2106.3,
1101.1
904.7, 3404.2.9.2.2
TABLE 901.6.1. 904.8. 904.11
TABLE 901.6.1, 904.9
903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.5.1.1,
903.3.5.2,904.11, 905.3.4, 907.7.3, 2301.1,
2304.2, TABLE 2306.2, 2306.9,
2307.2,2307.2.1, 2308.2.2, 2308.2.2.1,
2308.4, 2310.1, 2501.1, 2804.1, 2806.5.7,
3404.3.3.9, TABLE 3404.3.6.3(7),
3404.3.7.5.1, 3404.3.8.4
1313-10 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.1.1
IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS
AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
13R-10 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 903.3.1.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.1.2, 903.4
IN RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES UP TO
AND INCLUDING FOUR STORIES IN
HEIGHT
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14-10
INSTALLATION of STANDPIPE AND HOSE
905.2, 905.3.4, 905.4.2, 905.6.2, 905.8
SYSTEMS
15-12
WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEMS FOR FIRE
3404.2.9.2.3
PROTECTION
16-11
INSTALLATION OF FOAM -WATER
904.7, 904.11
SPRINKLER AND FOAM -WATER SPRAY
SYSTEMS
17-09
DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
TABLE 901.6.1, 904.6, 904.11
17A-09
WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING
TABLE 901.6.1, 904.5, 904.11
SYSTEMS
20-10
INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY PUMPS
913.1, 913.2, 913.5.1
FOR FIRE PROTECTION
22-08
WATER TANKS FOR PRIVATE FIRE
507.2.2
PROTECTION
24-10
INSTALLATION OF PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE
507.2.1, 1909.5
MAINS AND THEIR APPURTENANCES
25-11
INSPECTION, TESTING AND
507.5.3, TABLE 901.6.1, 904.7.1, 912.6, 913.5,
MAINTENANCE OF WATER -BASED FIRE
1101.1
PROTECTION SYSTEMS
30-12
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
3403.6.2, 3403.6.2.1, 3404.2.7, 3404.2.7.1,
CODE
3404.2.7.2, 3404.2.7.3.6, 3404.2.7.4,
3404.2.7.6, 3404.2.7.7, 3404.2.7.8,
3404.2.7.9, 3404.2.9.3, 3404.2.9.4,
3404.2.9.6.1.1, 3404.2.9.6.1.2,
3404.2.9.6.1.3, 3404.2.9.6.1.4,
3404.2.9.6.1.5, 3404.2.9.6.2, 3404.2.9.7.4,
3404.2.10.2, 3404.2.11.4, 3404.2.11.5.2,
3404.2.12.1, 3404.3.1, 3404.3.6, TABLE
3404.3.6.3(1), TABLE 3404.3.6.3(2), TABLE
3404.3.6.3(3), 3404.3.7.2.3, 3404.3.8.4,
3406.8.3
30A-12
CODE FOR MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING
2201.4, 2201.5, 2201.6, 2206.6.3, 2210.1
FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
30B-11
MANUFACTURE AND STORAGE OF
2801.1, 2803.1, 2804.1, TABLE 2804.3.1,
AEROSOL PRODUCTS
TABLE 2804.3.2, TABLE 2804.3.2.2, 2804.4.1,
2804.5.2, 2804.6, 2806.2.3, 2806.3.2, TABLE
2806.4, 2806.5.1, 2806.5.6, 2807.1
31-11
INSTALLATION OF OIL -BURNING
603.1.7, 603.3.1, 603.3.3
EQUIPMENT
32-11
DRY CLEANING PLANTS
1207.1, 1207.3
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33-11
SPRAY APPLICATION USING FLAMMABLE
1504.3.2
OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
34-11
DIPPING AND COATING PROCESSES
1505.3, 1505.4.1.1
USING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS
35-11
MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS
2001.3, 2005.4
40-11
STORAGE AND HANDLING OF CELLULOSE
306.2
NITRATE FILM
51-07 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF OXYGEN- 2601.5, 2607.1, 2609.1
FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR WELDING,
CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES
51A-12 ACETYLENE CYLINDER CHARGING 2608.1
PLANTS
52-10 VEHICULAR FUEL SYSTEM CODE 3001.1
55-10 STANDARD FOR THE STORAGE, USE AND 2209.2.1, 3201.1, 3501.1, 4001.1
HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES AND
CRYOGENIC FLUIDS IN PORTABLE AND
STATIONARY CONTAINERS CYLINDERS
AND TANKS
58-11 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE
603.4.2.1.1, 3801.1, 3803.1, 3803.2.1,
3803.2.1.2, 3803.2.1.7, 3803.2.2, 3804.1,
3804.3.1, 3804.4, 3806.2, 3806.3, 3807.2,
3808.1, 3808.2, 3809.11.2, 3811.3
59A-09 PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)
61-08 PREVENTION OF FIRES AND DUST
EXPLOSIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND
FOOD PROCESSING FACILITIES
69-08 EXPLOSION PREVENTION SYSTEMS
70-11 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
3001.1, 3201.1
TABLE 1304.1
911.1, 911.3, TABLE 1304.1
603.1.3, 603.1.7, 603.5.2, 604.2.15.1, 605.3,
605.4, 605.9, 606.16, 904.3.1, 907.1, 909.11,
909.12.1, 909.16.3, 1106.3.4, 1204.2.3,
TABLE 1304.1, 1404.7, 1503.2.1, 1503.2.1.1,
1503.2.1.4, 1503.2.5, 1504.9.4, 1604.5,
1703.2, 1803.7.1, 1803.7.2, 1803.7.3, 1903.4,
2004.1, 2205.4, 2208.8.1.2.4, 2209.2.3,
2211.3.1, 2211.8.1.2.4, 2403.12.6.1,
2404.15.7, 2606.4, 2703.7.3, 3003.7.6,
3003.8, 3003.16.11, 3003.16.14, 3203.6,
3203.7.2, 3403.1, TABLE 3403.1.1, 3403.1.3,
3404.2.8.12, 3404.2.8.17, 3406.2.8,
3503.1.5, 3503.1.5.1, 3507.1.10, 3606.5.5,
3606.5.6, 3704.2.2.8
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72-10 NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE
80-10 FIRE DOORS AND OTHER OPENING
PROTECTIVES
85-11 BOILER AND COMBUSTION SYSTEM
HAZARDS CODE
86-11 OVENS AND FURNACES
99-12 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
101-12 LIFE SAFETY CODE
105-10 INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DOOR
ASSEMBLIES AND OTHER OPENING
PROTECTIVES
110-10 EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER
SYSTEMS
111-11 STORED ELECTRICAL ENERGY
EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER
SYSTEMS
120-10 COAL PREPARATION PLANTS
160-11 FLAME EFFECTS BEFORE AN AUDIENCE
170-09 STANDARD FOR FIRE SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY SYMBOLS
211-10 CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES, VENTS AND
SOLID FUEL -BURNING APPLIANCES
241-09 SAFEGUARDING CONSTRUCTION,
ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
OPERATIONS
253-11 STANDARD TEST FOR CRITICAL RADIANT
FLUX OF FLOOR COVERING SYSTEMS
USING A RADIANT HEAT ENERGY SOURCE
260-09 METHODS OF TESTS AND
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR
CIGARETTE IGNITION RESISTANCE OF
COMPONENTS OF UPHOLSTERED
FURNITURE
508.1.5, TABLE 901.6.1, 903.4.1, 904.3.5,
907.2, 907.2.6, 907.2.11, 907.2.13.2, 907.3,
907.4.3, 907.4.4, 907.6.2.1.2, 907.6.2.2,
907.7, 907.7.1, 907.7.2, 907.7.5, 907.8,
907.8.1, 907.8.2, 907.9, 907.9.2, 907.9.5,
001.1, A03.1.4
703.1.3, 1008.1.3.3
TABLE 1304.1
2101.1
3006.4
1028.6.2
703.1.2
604.1, 604.3, 604.4, 913.5.2, 913.5.3
604.1, 604.3, 604.4
TABLE 1304.1
308.3.2
1024.2.6.1
603.2
1401.1
804.3
805.1.1.1, 805.2.1.1, 805.3.1.1, 805.4.1.1
261-09 METHOD OF TEST FOR DETERMINING 805.2.1.1, 805.3.1.1, 805.4.1.1
RESISTANCE OF MOCK-UP UPHOLSTERED
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FURNITURE MATERIAL ASSEMBLIES TO
IGNITION BY SMOLDERING CIGARETTES
265-11
METHOD OF FIRE TESTS FOR
803.5.1, 803.5.1.1, 803.5.1.2, 805.4.1.1
EVALUATING ROOM FIRE GROWTH
CONTRIBUTION OF TEXTILE WALL
COVERINGS IN FULL HEIGHT PANELS AND
WALLS
286-11
STANDARD METHOD OF FIRE TESTS FOR
803.1, 803.1.2, 803.1.2.1, 803.5.1
EVALUATING CONTRIBUTION OF WALL
AND CEILING INTERIOR FINISH TO ROOM
FIRE GROWTH
303-11
FIRE PROTECTION STANDARD FOR
905.3.7, 4503.5, 4503.6, 4504.2
MARINAS AND BOATYARDS
385-07
TANK VEHICLES FOR FLAMMABLE AND
3406.5.4.5, 3406.6, 3406.6.1
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
407-12
AIRCRAFT FUEL SERVICING
1106.2, 1106.3
409-11
AIRCRAFT HANGARS
914.8.2, TABLE 914.8.2, 914.8.2.1, 914.8.5
484-12
COMBUSTIBLE METALS
TABLE 1304.1
495-10
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS CODE
911.1, 911.4, 3301.1.1, 3301.1.5, 3302.1,
3304.2, 3304.6.2, 3304.6.3, 3304.7.1, 3305.1,
3306.1, 3306.5.2.1, 3306.5.2.3, 3307.1,
3307.9, 3307.11, 3307.15
498-10
SAFE HAVENS AND INTERCHANGE LOTS
3301.1.2
FOR VEHICLES TRANSPORTING
EXPLOSIVES
505-11 POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS, 2703.7.3
INCLUDING TYPE DESIGNATIONS, AREAS
OF USE, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
654-06 PREVENTION OF FIRE AND DUST TABLE 1304.1
EXPLOSIONS FROM THE
MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND
HANDLING OF COMBUSTIBLE
PARTICULATE SOLIDS
655-07 PREVENTION OF SULFUR FIRES AND TABLE 1304.1
EXPLOSIONS
664-12 PREVENTION OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS TABLE 1304.1, 1905.3
IN WOOD PROCESSING AND
WOODWORKING FACILITIES
701-10 METHODS OF FIRE TESTS FOR FLAME- 806.2, 807.1, 807.1.2, 807.2, 807.4.2.2,
PROPAGATION OF TEXTILES AND FILMS 1703.5, 2404.2
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703-12 FIRE RETARDANT IMPREGNATED WOOD 803.4
AND FIRE RETARDANT COATINGS FOR
BUILDING MATERIALS
704-12 IDENTIFICATION OF THE HAZARDS OF 606.7, 1802.1, 2404.2, 2703.2.2.1,
MATERIALS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE 2703.2.2.2, 2703.5, 2703.10.2, 2705.1.10,
705.2.1.1, 2705.4.4, 3203.4.1, 3404.2.3.2,
F101.1,F101.2
750-10 WATER MIST FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS TABLE 901.6.1
1122-08 MODEL ROCKETRY
1123-10 FIREWORKS DISPLAY
1124-06 MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORTATION,
STORAGE AND RETAIL SALES OF
FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC
ARTICLES
1125-12 MANUFACTURE OF MODEL ROCKET AND
HIGH POWER ROCKET MOTORS
1126— USE OF PYROTECHNICS BEFORE A
116 PROXIMATE AUDIENCE
1127-08 HIGH POWER ROCKETRY
1142-12 WATER SUPPLY FOR SUBURBAN AND
RURAL FIRE FIGHTING
2001-12 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS
3301.1.4
3302.1, 3304.2, 3308.1, 3308.2.2, 3308.5,
3308.6
3302.1, 3304.2, 3305.1, 3305.3, 3305.4,
3305.5
3301.1.4
3304.2, 3305.1, 3308.1, 3308.2.2, 3308.4,
3308.5
3301.1.4
B103.3
TABLE 901.6.1,904.10
APPENDIX OF THE I.F.C. AMEND THE APPENDIX BY ADDING A NEW APPENDIX K TO READ:
APPENDIX K FIRE STATUS REPORTING
K101 (SCOPE)
ALL FIRE SERVICE COMPANIES PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE STATE OF ALASKA SHALL PROVIDE A LEGIBLE
COPY OF ALL FIRE SYSTEM SERVICE REPORTS TO THE FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE AS ADOPTED AND AMENDED
TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AS LISTED BELOW.
EXEMPTION: INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES WITH AN APPROVED FIRE SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM.
SEE BELOW FOR CONTACT INFORMATION.
K102 (STATUS 1) SYSTEMS OUT OF SERVICE OR MAJOR DEFICIENCIES
THE FIRE SERVICE COMPANY SHALL IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE, IF THE SYSTEM
CANNOT BE RETURNED TO SERVICE. ON A WEEKEND OR AFTER HOURS, CONTACT THE FIRE MARSHAL
OFFICE ON THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY. WRITTEN NOTIFICATION SHALL BE FAXED TO THE FIRE MARSHAL
OFFICE WITHIN 24 HOURS. NOTIFICATION MAY BE MADE BY EMAIL.
K102.1 CORRECTIVE ACTION TIME
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STATUS 1 REPORTS SHALL BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY.
K702.1.1 FOR EXAMPLE BUT NOT LIMITED TO
K102.1.1.1 FIRE SPRINKLER OR WATER BASED SYSTEMS
1. NON -WORKING FLOW/PRESSURE SWITCHES.
2. DAMAGE TO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS.
3. NO WATER TO SYSTEM.
4. FROZEN OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED SYSTEM.
K102.1.1.2 FIRE PUMPS
1. NON -WORKING FIRE PUMPS.
2. FIRE PUMP CONTROLS NOT WORK OR MALFUNCTIONING.
K102.1.1.3 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS (DETECTION AND ALARM)
1. NON -WORKING FIRE ALARM PANEL.
2. MALFUNCTIONING FIRE ALARM PANEL.
3. AUDIO AND VISUAL DEVICES NOT WORKING ENTIRE NAC LOOP.
4. DETECTION NOT WORKING ENTIRE DETECTION LOOP.
5. LOSS OF PROGRAMMING.
K102.1.1.4 KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SYSTEMS
1. SYSTEM CYLINDER IS NOT CHARGED OR LEAKING.
2. APPLIANCE NOT PROPERLY COVERED DUE TO REARRANGEMENT OF APPLIANCES.
3. PLUGGED DISCHARGE NOZZLES.
4. AUTOMATIC DETECTION NOT FUNCTIONAL.
5. GAS OR ELECTRIC NOT SHUTTING DOWN.
K102.1.1.5 CLEAN AGENT OR SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEM
1. SYSTEM CYLINDER IS NOT CHARGED OR LEAKING.
2. RELEASING PANEL NOT FUNCTIONAL.
K103 (STATUS 2) SYSTEMS
K103 (STATUS 2) SYSTEMS THAT HAVE CRITICAL DEFICIENCY REPORTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE FIRE
MARSHAL OFFICE WITHIN 14 DAYS.
K103.1 CORRECTIVE ACTION TIME
STATUS 2 SYSTEMS SHALL BE REPAIRED WITHIN 14 DAYS.
K103,1.1 FOR EXAMPLE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
K103.1.1.1 FIRE SPRINKLER OR WATER BASED SYSTEM
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1. FIVE OR MORE PAINTED SPRINKLER HEADS IN A CONCENTRATED AREA OR MORE THAN 10 IN A FACILITY.
2. CHANGE OF USE THAT WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
3. LOW WATER PRESSURE.
4. ANY OTHER MAJOR PROBLEM THAT WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE.
5. NO MONITORING ON REQUIRED SYSTEMS.
K103.1.1.2 FIRE PUMPS
1. LOW FUEL.
2. PUMP PACKING LEAKING BEYOND SPECIFICATIONS.
3. FIRE PUMP ROOM BELOW 40 DEGREES.
4. FIRE PUMP NOT MEETING ITS RATED DISCHARGE PRESSURE OR GPM FLOW OVER A 10% DIFFERENCE.
5. ANY OTHER MAJOR PROBLEM THAT WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE.
K103.1.1.3 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS (DETECTION AND ALARM)
1. BATTERIES OVERDUE FOR REPLACEMENT.
2. NO MONITORING ON REQUIRED SYSTEM.
3. AUDIO AND VISUAL DEVICES NOT WORKING — UP TO 3 DEVICES, OVER 3 DEVICES STATUS 1.
4. DETECTION NOT WORKING — UP TO 3 DEVICES, OVER 3 DEVICES STATUS 1.
5. ANY OTHER MAJOR PROBLEM THAT WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE.
K103.1.1.4 KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SYSTEMS
1. HOOD AND DUCTS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP.
2. ANY OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE.
K104 (STATUS 3)
MINOR DEFICIENCY REPORTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE WITHIN 30 DAYS. THESE
DEFICIENCIES WILL NOT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SYSTEM.
K104.1 CORRECTIVE ACTION TIME
STATUS 3 SYSTEMS SHALL BE REPAIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
K705 (STATUS 4)
SYSTEM WITH NO DEFICIENCIES SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE WITHIN 30 DAYS.
K105.1 SYSTEM SERVICE REPORTS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THEM:
1. INSPECTION COMPANY NAME SHALL BE PRINTED ON ALL REPORTS WITH ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
2. INSPECTOR'S FIRST AND LAST NAME SHALL BE PRINTED WITH STATE OF ALASKA FIRE SYSTEMS PERMIT
NUMBER.
3. INSPECTOR'S PHONE NUMBER: OFFICE AND CELL IF AVAILABLE.
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4. DEFICIENCIES SHALL BE TYPED OR LEGIBLY HAND WRITTEN AND SHALL BE PRINTED TEXT (NO
CURSIVEILONG HAND HANDWRITING). REPORTS WILL BE WRITTEN WITH A MINIMUM LINE SPACING OF A
3/8 INCH PER LINE.
5. ALL REPORTS SHALL HAVE BUILDING NAME, OCCUPANCY INSPECTED, ANDADDRESS CLEARLY IDENTIFIED
ON THE 1ST PAGE, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAGES SHALL HAVE THE BUILDING NAME AND DATE OF
INSPECTION ON THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
6. ALL REPORTS SHALL HAVE THE BUILDING CONTACT PERSONS NAME WITH PHONE NUMBER ON THE
FRONT PAGE.
7. ONLY WHITE AND YELLOW COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR REPORTS SUBMITTED.
8. DEFICIENCY WRITE UPS MUST INCLUDE THE CODE CITATION THAT IS IN VIOLATION AND A DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROBLEM.
ITEMS HAVING MINOR DEFICIENCIES SHALL BE MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO:
THE KENAI FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE
105 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 99611--- 907-283-7666--- 907-283-8171 FAX
SYSTEMS OUT OF SERVICE AND THOSE WITH MAJOR DEFICIENCIES SHALL HAVE A REPORT FAXED AND MAILED
IMMEDIATELY WITHIN 1 DAY TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE.]
8.05.030 Local Amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code.
Amend by deleting all references to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing them with "Electrical Code
as adopted by KMC."
Amend by deleting all references to the "NFPA 70" and replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted
by KMC."
111 Means of Appeals. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
112.4 Violation Penalties. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40
113.4 Failure to Comply. Delete and replace with:
L_; 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sorinkler Systems. Amend by adding a new subsection to read:
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903.3.1.2.4 Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine Rooms
must be marked and sealed or locked in the open position.
Exception Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine room is:
(1) Separated from the remainder of the building as described in Section 3006.4;
(2) Smoke detection is provided in accordance with NFPA:
(3) Notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location: and
(4) Fire extinguisher is provided in the elevator machine room.
907 1 2 Fire Alarm Shop Drawings Amend by adding the following to the end of the paragraph to read
as follows System riser diagrams and Fire system designer stamp signature, date.
907 2.2 Group B. Amend by deleting the exception.
907 2 7 Group M. Amend by deleting Exception 2.
907.2.8.1 Manual Fire Alarm System. Amend by deleting Exception 2.
907.2.9.1 Manual Fire Alarm System. Amend by deleting Exception 2.
915.1. Carbon Monoxide Detectors Add a new subsection 915.1.1.1 Carbon Monoxide Detectors,_ to
read as follows:
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on each floor level of Groups 1-1, 1-2, 1-4 and R
occupancies Where there are sleeping rooms on a floor, the detector shall be placed outside the
sleeping rooms The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with
all intervening doors closed All carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed and installed in accordance
with the provisions of this code.
1009 1 Stairway Width Amend by adding exception to read 3 Ladders used only to attend equipment
are exempt from the requirements of Section 1009.
egress.
Chapter 56 Section 5601 1 3 (Fireworks) of the IFC is revised with the exception remaining, to read:
"The storage use and handling of fireworks is prohibited except as allowed in this section and KMC
8.20, Fireworks control.
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
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which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(D, this ordinance shall take effect 30 days
after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2023.
ATTE
Michelle . er, C, ity 6erk
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
Introduced:
Enacted:
Effective:
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January 18, 2023
February 1, 2023
March 3, 2023
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City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Scott Curtin, Director of Public Works
FROM: Don Hendrickson, Building Official
DATE: January 11, 2023
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3333-2023 Fire Code Adoption
This memo requests Council's approval and support in the adoption of the newest edition of the
International Fire Code. The State of Alaska this past fall formally adopted the 2021 edition, and
it is our recommendation that it is in the best interest of the City to follow suit and adopt this edition
as well.
This code, similar to the Building Codes, are generally revised every three years, and Kenai is
currently working from the 2009 edition respectively. Adoption of this code will improve
coordination with Architects and Engineers who generally prefer to work with the newer codes.
Generally 90+% of the code remain very similar from version to version, with typically certain
sections seeing appropriate updates based on the latest standards and best practices.
The Building Official and Fire Marshal have coordinated efforts on the local amendments
appropriate for our area. Adoption of this code at this time will provide staff with the tools required
to ensure construction projects and occupied facilities are meeting appropriate standards within
City limits.
The Department is working toward updating our permit packets and applications and with
Council's approval the new codes and forms will be ready for the upcoming construction
season. Council's support is respectfully requested.