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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE N0.2004-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 8.05 TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2000, FIRST PRINTING
WITH AMENDMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is responsible for protecting the life and property of our
citizens by adopting and enforcing local and state fire codes; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai as a deferred jurisdiction from the State of Alaska, must
adopt the minimum fire codes that the State of Alaska has adopted; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is currently enforcing the 1997 Uniform Fire Code, and is
now adopting the 2000 International Fire Code with local amendments to protect the
citizens of our community; and,
WHEREAS, the City is now joining the State of Alaska and the other deferred cities
throughout the state by adopting and enforcing the 2000 International Fire Code for
protecting life and property by fire.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 8.05.030 is amended to read as presented on Attachment A of this
or lnance.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of
May, 2003.
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J ES C. BOOKEY, III, VICE MAY R
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: April 16, 2003
Adopted: May 7, 2003
Effective: June 7, 2003
(4/9/03 sp)
Title 8 FIRE CODE
Chapter 8.05 FIRE PREVENTION STANDARD
Sections:
8.05.10 Adoption of Fire Prevention Standards.
8.05.20 Enforcement of Fire Prevention Standards.
8.05.030 Local Amendments to the 2000 International Fire Code
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,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(2) (REPEALED BY ORD. 798-82)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 1997 EDITION.]
The International Fire Code, 2000 Edition, First Printing.
(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.
8.05.20 Enforcement of fire prevention standards.
The Standards adopted hereby shall be enforced by the agency designated as the Fire Department
for the City. (KC 8-2, Ords.178, 411)
8.05.30 Local Amendments to the 2000 International Fire Code.
The amendments to the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code are listed hereinafter by
section. The 2000 International Fire Code and its Appendices shall be adopted as amended
below.
109.3 Violation penalties.
Amend by deleting this section and addin anew a~rag_raph.
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with an
of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official,
shall be guilty of a violation and punishable of a fine. See section 8.15.110 and
section 13.05.010 of the Kenai Municipal Code for penalties and remedies
associated with violating provisions of the Fire Prevention Code.
111.4 Failure to comply.
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
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violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $500.00
dollars. Each and every shall constitute a separate violation.
202 General definitions.
Amend paragraph for Educational Group E, Day Care to read as follows:
The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for education, supervision or
personal care services for more than five children older than 2-1/2 years of ale,
includin children related to the staff shall be classified as an E Occu anc .
Add exception to read as follows:
Exception: Family childcare homes ~R-3) operating between the hours of 6:00
a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of twelve children of any aye
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without conforming to the requirements of an E occupancy except for smoke
detectors as specified in subsection 907.2.10, means of a ess requirements of
section 1003, includin emergency escape and rescue openings (as required bX
section 1009 in na in or slee in rooms and ire extin uisher re uirements as
outlined in section 906.
Amend the last sentence for Institutional Group I, Group I-2 to read as follows:
A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons, including_persons related
to the staff, shall be classified as Group R_3.
Amend paragraph for Institutional Group I=Gr ; up I-2, Child Care F, acility to
read as follows:
A childcare facility that provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than five
children 2-1/2 years of age or less, including children related to the staff.
Add the following definition for Service: Service is the annual test, maintenance,
or service defined and required by applicable fire equipment standards set forth in
table 901.6.1.
401.3.4 False Alarm Charges.
Amend by a^ riding a new subsection 401.3.4
Except as otherwise provided herein, the owner of a building containin afire
rotection s stem shall a a char e in accordance with this section for each and
every false alarm to which the fire department responds.
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Exce bons:
1. No charge for the first two false alarms within a calendar
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 cities general fund.
As used by the section, "false alarm" means an alarm si. al generated by a rip ~vately
owned fire alarm system reporting an alarm for which no fire or emer enc. actuallX
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
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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.
Amend by adding a new subsection 405.10 to read as follows:
False alarms may not count as a fire drill for the purpose of this section.
408.3.5 False alarms.
Amend by adding a new subsection 408.3.5 to read as follows:
False alarms may not count as a fire drill for, the purpose of this section.
508.2 Type of Water Supply.
Amend by adding, a second paragraph and a new exception to 508.2 to read as follows:
The water system shall be designed to the standards of, and have the approval of the citX
water utility. If the water system for a structure is not in an area served by t^ he city water
utility, it shall meet the standards of the nearest water utility.
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Exception: In areas not served by a water utility, the requirements for water systems as
outlined in Sections 508 need not be met, provided all structures other than R-3 and U
occu ancies are at least t e A construction or are rovided with a fire extin uishin
stem designed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 of this code.
901.4 Installation of fire protection systems.
Amend by addin an exception at the end of this section.
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Exception: Buildin s temporarily closed due to seasonal operations may have their fire
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systems deactivated under the following conditions:
1. Buildin 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.
S. 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.
6. The fire department must be notified of such closure.
7. A letter from the insurance carrier or, owner if self insured, indicatin knowledge
of the closure is provided to the fire department.
508.3 Fire Flow
Amend b, deleting the existing,_parag_raph and replace with the followin~~parag aph:
Water supplies for fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildin s and
facilities shall be calculated using the provisions of Appendix Chapter B and Table
B105.1.
508.5.4 Obstructions
Amend b, ay ddin~ a third sentence at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
No vehicle shall be parked within 15 feet from the front and 10 feet from the sides of a
fire hydrant, fire department connection, or fire protection control valve on rivate or
pu: blic property.
901.4 Marking of Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Hydrants
Amend by adding a new second paragraph to read as follows:
Fire Department connection devices for building s rinkler systems in new and existing
buildings shall be identified by the installation of approved reflective markers or signs
installed above the device in an unobstructed location at approximately 7 feet above
grade.
901.5 Installation acceptance testing.
Amend b, aY riding a third sentence to the end of the paragraph:
All results of such test must be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention within 30
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901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance.
Amend by adding a second paragraph to read:
Notwithstanding other code or standard requirements, fire protection systems and fire
extinguishers must be inspected, tested, and serviced annually
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Exce tion:
1. Stand i e s stems must be ins ected tested and serviced ever five ears.
2. After any use or activation.
3. Any time damage is found.
4. After repair or alteration.
5. When required b~ chief.
6. After seasonal shutdown.
901.6.2.1 Reports
Add a new subsection to read as follows:
A copy of all service reports shall be sent to the Bureau of Fire Prevention within 30
days. Each system shall be tag eg d b~he inspection agency, indicating the date of
service and whether or not the system is in conformance with the associated standards.
901.9 Sprinkler certification.
Add a new subsection to read as follows:
Companies installin and/or performing maintenance on sprinkler systems shall have at
least one individual certified to a minimum of NICET Level II in sprinkler systems as
required under 13 AAC 5 0.03 5.
901.10 Damage protection.
Add anew subsection at read as follows:
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.
903.2.2 Group E.
Delete paragraph and substitute with the followin ;
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.
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Exceptions:
1. Buildings with E occupancies Navin an occupant load of 49 or less.
2. Day care uses not otherwise requiring_an automatic sprinkler system by other
provisions of the code.
Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than 5 persons between the hours of 10
p.m. and 6 a.m. shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system desi ed and
installed IAW section 903.3.1.3 or an approved equivalent system. This includes
children related to the staff.
903.2.7 Group R-1
Amend this section by adding a third exception:
Bed and breakfast occupancies with five rented sleeping rooms or less do not
require an automatic suppression s. stem.
903.2.9 Group R-4.
Amend paragraph by deleting the words "with more than ei hg t occupants."
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations.
Amend by adding a new item to read as follows:
7. Elevator machine rooms may delete the sprinklers within the machine room
where such room is: (1) separated from the remainder of the building in accordance with
the International Building Code Section 3006.4; (2) smoke detection is provided in
accordance with NFPA 72 and, (3) notification of alarm activation is received at a
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constantly monitored location.
903.6.2 Alterations and additions to E occupancies.
Add new subsection to read as follows:
An approved automatic fire extin uishing system must be installed in E Occupancies in
accordance with section 903.2.2 whenever alterations or additions are made to an existing
structure containing E Occupancy
907.2.3 Group E.
Amend this section b, a~ ddin a second paragraph to read as follows:
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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
907.2.10.1.2.
907.17 Acceptance test.
Amend this section b,, a~ddin a second Paragraph to read as follows:
A Kenai Code Official must witness the acceptance test, and a copy of the acceptance test
certificate must be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention by the firm conducting_the
test within 30 days of the completion of the installation.
1003.3.1.9 Panic and fire exit hardware.
Amend the follow section by changing the number "100" in the fourth paragraph to "50"
1003.3.3 Stairways.
Add the following exception:
Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the
requirements of this section.
1005.2.1 Minimum number of exits
Amend the followin section by addin , an exception to read:
Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except R-3, used
exclusively for the service of the building may have access to only one exit. Any other
use of the or first level below the first story must have at least two exits arran ed IAW
Section 1004.2.2 For the purposes of this exception, storage rooms, laund , rooms,
maintenance offices and similar uses may not be considered as roviding service to the
buildin .
1009.1 Emergency escaue and rescue
Amend by deleting all exceptions.
1103.5 Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids
Amend the last sentence to read:
Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dis ensin~ stations shall be in accordance with cha ter 22,
and N.F.P.A. 407, 2001 edition.
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1101.1 Scope. Aviation Facilities
Amend by adding to the end of this section:
And N.F.P.A, 409, 2001 edition.
1106.1 Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations
Amend b, ay ddin~ to the end of this section:
And N.F.P.A 407, 2001 edition.
1106.3 Construction of aircraft-fueling vehicles and accessories
Amend b,, a~ an exception at the end of this section.
Exception: A vehicle or trailer tank with a capacity of 250 gallons or less may be used
for non-commercial refueling of private non-commercial aircraft if the following
requirements are met:
1. The tank is placarded with no smoking si ns, 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 bondin is provided as required under section 1106.3.7.
2206.2.3 Above ground tanks located outside, above grade
Amend b, adding an item four (4) at the end of this section.
4, Approved above ground atmospheric tanks maybe used without a special enclosure
or fire rating if the following criteria are met:
a. Tanks must be located as required for "other tanks" bitable 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 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 addin an exception to read:
Exception. A leak detection device is not required if the under round piping is an extra-
heavysteel wall with all welded ioints, dielectric coating, and cathodic protection.
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2210.2.3 Drainage and disposal of liquids and oil-soaked waste.
Amend by a~g a sentence to the end of the first paragraph:
Where oil separators or traps are provided, they not drain to septic s, sty ems•
Chapter 45 of the I.F.C is revised by changing the referenced standards from the
publication date listed to the latest published edition as follows.
N.F.P.A.12-2000 Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
N.F.P.A.12A-1997 Halon 1301 Fire Extin fishing Syst^ ems
N.F.P.A.13-1999 Installation of Sprinkler S, stY ems
N.F.P.A.13D-1999 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in On-and Two Family Dwellings
N.F.P.A. 13R-1999 Installation of Sprinklers Systems in Residential Occu ancies up to
and Including Four Stories in Height
N.F.P.A.14-2000 Standpipe and Hose Systems
N.F.P.A. 20-1999 Installation of Centrifu ag 1 Pumps
N.F.P.A. 72-1999 National Fire Alarm Code
N.F.P.A. 750-2000 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
N.F.P.A. 2001-2000 Clean Agent Fire Extin uishing Syst
Appendix B, Section 103.3
Amend this section by deleting the reference "N.F.P.A. 1231" and replacing it with the
reference "N.F.P.A.1142."
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