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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 8.05 TO ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, FIRST PRINTING.
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 2003 International Fire Code,
and is now adopting the 2006 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 other deferred cities
throughout the State by adopting and enforcing the 2006 International Fire Code
protecting life and property from fire.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that KMC 8.05.010 and 8.05.30 are amended to read as presented on
Attachment A of this ordinance.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifth day of March,
2008.
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: February 6, 2008
Second Reading: February 20, 2008
Postponed to: March 5, 2008
Adopted: March 5, 2008
Effective: April 5, 2008
Chapter 8.05 FIRE PREVENTION STANDARD
Sections:
8.05.010 Adoption of fire prevention standards.
8.05.020 Enforcement of fire prevention standards.
8.05.030 Local Amendments to the 200[3]6 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 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2003 EDITION, FIRST PRINTING;]
The International Fire Code (LF.C.), Chapters 7. - 45 and Appendices B - G (2006
Edition), are adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings for the
safeguarding of 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 and property, with the following revisions:
Delete the following sections 103, 104.2, 104.4, 104.5, 104.6, 105 108, 109, 111; 105,
301 2 308 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 23012 2403.4 2501.2 2601.2 27015
28012 2901.3 3001.2 3101.2 3201.2 3301.2 3401.4 3501.2 36012 3701.2
3801 2 3901 2 4001 2 4101 2 4201.2 4301.2 and 4401.2
(2) The National Fire Codes of 15 volumes, 200[4]6 Edition, of the National Fire
Protection Association as referenced by Chapter 45 of the 200[3]6 International Fire
Code.
(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.
8.05.020 Enforcement of fire prevention standards.
The Standards adopted hereby shall be enforced by the agency designated as
the Fire Department for the City.
8.05.030 Local Amendments to the 200[3]6 International Fire Code.
The amendments to the 200[3]6 Edition of the International Fire Code are listed
hereinafter by section. The 200[3]6 International Fire Code and its Appendices B-G
shall be adopted as amended below.
109.3 Violation penalties.
Amend by deleting this section and adding a new paragraph.
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Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any 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 8.15.1 10 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 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.
201.3 General.
Amend paragraph by changing International Plumbing Code to Uniform
Plumbing Code.
202 General definitions.
Add the following definition for ANFIRS:
ANFIRS is the Alaska National Fire Incident Reporting System.
(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 AGE, INCLUDING CHILDREN
RELATED TO THE STAFF, SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS AN E OCCUPANCY}.
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 age without
conforming to the requirements of an E occupancy except for smoke detectors as
specified in subsection 907.2.10, means of egress requirements of section 1003,
including emergency escape and rescue openings (as required by section 1009) in
napping or sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher requirements as outlined in
section 906.
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.
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Amend by adding a new baragranh between the first and second baragraohs of
the definition for "Institutional Group I-1" in "Occupancy Classification" to read: "A
facility in this occupancv classification that has occupants who need physical
assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with the International
Building Code, Section 423."
The first sentence of the last paragraph of the definition for "Institufional Group
I, Group I-1" is amended 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."
The secondpara~raph of the definition for "Institutional Group I, Group I-2" is
amended to read: "A facility such as one described above, with five or fewer persons
includinu~persons related to the staff, shall be classified as Group R-3."
The last paragraph of the definition for "Institutional Group I, Group I-2" is
amended to read: "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 I-2."
The second sentence of the definition for "Group I-4, day care facilities" is
amended to read: "A facility within this occupancv classification with five or fewer
persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group R-3."
Amended by adding a new paragraph to the definition for "R-4" in "Residential
Group R" of "Occupancy Classification" between the first and second paragraphs to
read: "Facilities within this occupancv classification that have occupants needing
physical assistance to respond in emer~ency situations must comply with
International Building Code, Section 423."
Amended by adding a definition to read: "SERVICE. The annual test,
maintenance, or service defined and required b~pplicable fire protection system
maintenance standards set out in Table 901.6.1."
307.2 Permit Required.
Amend to read: "Approval. The fire chief of a registered department Navin
iurisdiction, 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
Amend to read: "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, awaitin tg ransportation, or similar
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purposes in assembly or educational occupancies must be done in consultation
with the registered fire department having iurisdiction."
311.5 Placards
This section is amended by deleting this section.
401.3.4 False Alarm Charges.
Amend by adding a new subsection 401.3.4
Except as otherwise provided herein, the owner of a building containing a fire
protecfion, 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:
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 X200.00
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 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.
404.2 Where required.
Amend by deleting paragraph 1.
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.
407,1 General.
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Amend to read "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."
[408.3.5 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.]
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities.
Amend to read: "Buildings and facilities. 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."
The first sentence of the exception is revised to read: "The chief of the registered
fire department having jurisdiction may increase or decrease the dimension of 150
feet X45,720 mm) where:"
505.1 Address Numbers
The first sentence is amended to read: "The chief of the registered fire
department having jurisdiction may require that all new and existing buildings be
or road if the building is not visible from the street or road."
505.2 Street or Road Signs.
The first sentence is amended to read: "The chief of the registered fire
department having turisdicfion may require streets and roads to be identified with
approved signs."
507.4 Smoke Obstruction Systems.
Amended by adding: "Smoke obstruction systems associated with security or
burglar alarm systems are not allowed."
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508.1
The first sentence is amended to read: "The chief of the registered fire
department havingjurisdiction may require that an approved water supply capable
of supplVin~ the required fire flow for fire protection be provided to premises upon
which facilities, buildings, or portions of facilities or buildings are constructed or
moved into or within the iurisdiction."
508.2 Type of Water Supply.
Amend by adding a new subsection 508.2 to read as follows:
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 occupancies are at least type A construction,
or are provided with a fire extinguishing system designed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 of this code.
508.3 Fire Flow.
Amend by deleting the existing paragraph and replace with the following
paragraph:
Water supplies for fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and
facilities shall be calculated using the provisions of Appendix Chapter B and Table
B105.1.
508.5.4 Obstructions.
[AMEND BY DELETING THE EXISTING PARAGRAPH AND REPLACE WITH THE
FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH:
POSTS, FENCES, VEHICLES, GROWTH, TRASH, SNOW, STORAGE AND OTHER
MATERIALS OR OBJECTS SHALL NOT BE PLACED OR KEPT NEAR FIRE
HYDRANTS, FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS, OR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
CONTROL VALVES IN A MANNER THAT WOULD PREVENT SUCH EQUIPMENT OR
FIRE HYDRANTS FROM BEING IMMEDIATELY DISCERNIBLE. THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT BE DETERRED OR HINDERED FROM GAINING
IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT OR FIRE HYDRANTS. A
3-FOOT CLEAR SPACE SHALL BE MAINTAINED AROUND ALL FIRE HYDRANTS,
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS, AND FIRE PROTECTION CONTROL VALVES
ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY.]
Amend the first sentence to include the phrase "depositing of snow within three {3)
feet of a hydranY'
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603.1.3 Electrical Wirin>; and Equipment.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacine it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC.
603.3.1 Maximum Outside Fuel Oil Storage Above Ground.
The last sentence is revised to read: "The storage of fuel oil above ground in
quantities exceeding 660 gallons (2,498 L) shall comply with NFPA 31 and have a
minimum distance to nearest important building by not less than five feet."
604 Emergency and Standby Power System.
Is amended by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing
it with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
604.2.15.2 Separate Circuits and Luminaries.
Amended by the adding a new Section 604.2.15.2.2 to read: "604.2.15.2.2
Pickup time. The emer~encv power system must pick up its connected loads within
10 seconds of failure of the normal power supply."
605 and 606.
Amended_by deleting the references to the "ICC Electrical Code "and replacing
them with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
703.2.3 Door Operation
Amended by adding a new Section 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-closine devices meeting the requirements of Section
714.2.7.3 of the LB. C."
807.1 General Requirements.
Amended by adding ", or treated by a method approved by fire code officials" at
the end of first para~ra~h.
901.4 Installafion of fire protection systems.
Amend by adding an exception at the end of this section.
Exception: Buildings temporarily closed due to seasonal operations may have their
fire systems deactivated under the following conditions:
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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.
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.
Amend by adding a new section to read as follows:
Fire Department connection devices for building sprinkler 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 by adding 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 days.
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.
Exception:
1. Standpipe systems must be inspected, tested, and serviced every five
years.
2. After any use or activation.
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3. Any time damage is found.
4. After repair or alteration.
5. When required by the chief.
6. After seasonal shutdown.
901.6.2.[1]2 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 tagged by the inspection agency, indicating the date of
service and whether or not the system is in conformance with the associated
standards.
901.[9] 10 Sprinkler certification.
Add a new subsection to read as follows:
Companies installing 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 50.035.
901.[10)11 Damage protection.
Add a new subsection to read as follows:
~hlhen 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.
[903.2.1.2 GROUP A-2.
CHANGE ITEM #2 TO READ:
THE FIRE AREA HAS AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 100 OR MORE: OR)
903.2.2 Group E.
Delete paragraph and substitute with the following:
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.
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Exceptions:
Buildings with E occupancies having 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
designed and installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.3 or an approved
equivalent system. This includes children related to the staff.
903.2.7 Group R.
Amend this section by adding an exception:
Bed and breakfast occupancies with five rented sleeping rooms or less do not
require an automatic suppression system.
Amended to read: "Group R. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in
Group R occupancies as required in 903.2.7.1 through 903.2.7.3."
903.2.7.1 Group R-1.
Add new subsection to read as follows:
An Automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in
accordance with section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a
group R-1 fire area.
[EXCEPTION: WHERE GUEST ROOMS ARE NOT MORE THAN THREE STORIES
ABOVE THE LOWEST LEVEL OF DISCHARGE AND EACH GUESTROOM HAS AT
LEAST ONE DOOR LEADING DIRECTLY TO AN EXTERIOR EXIT ACCESS THAT
LEADS DIRECTLY TO AN APPROVED EXIT.]
903.2.7.2 Group R-2.
Add new subsection to read as follows:
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 sixteen dwelling units or sleeping units.
903.2.7.3 Group R-4.
Add new subsection to read as follows:
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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-4 fire area.
903.3.1.
Amended by adding a new Section 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 hoistwavs
and machine rooms must occur as described in N.F.P.A. 13-2007, (Elevator
Hoistways and Machine Rooms) and adopted by reference, and the American
Society for Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.) A17.1 Safetu Code for Elevators and
Escalators !2000 Edition) and adopted by reference.
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the
machine room is:
(l) separated from the remainder of the building as described in I.B.C. Section 3006.4;
(21 smoke detection is provided in accordance with N.FP.A.72-2007 and adopted by
reference and
(~ notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location.";
[903.3.1.1.1 EXEMPT LOCATIONS.
AMEND BY ADDING A NEW ITEM TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
7. ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOMS MAY DELETE THE SPRINKLER
REQUIREMENT 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 CONSTANTLY
MONITORED LOCATION.]
903.3.5 Water Supplies.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and
replacing it with "plumbin>; Code as adopted by KMC."
903.6.2 Alterations and additions to E occupancies.
Add new subsection to read as follows:
An approved automatic fire extinguishing 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.
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904.3.1. Electrical Wiring.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
906.1 Where Required.
Amend by deleting the exception in number 1.
907.1.1 Construction Documents.
Amend by adding a new item to read as follows:
12. System riser diagram
907.2.3 Group E.
Amend this section by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
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.
907.2.6.1 Group I-1.
Amend by deleting Exception 1.
907.2.10 Single- and Multi-Station Smoke Alarms.
Amend by adding a second paragraph to read: "When a plan review is re uq fired
for an existing Group R occupancy, smoke alarms must be installed as described in
Section 907.2.10.1."
907.2.10.1.3. Group I-1.
Amend by deleting the exception.
907.17 Acceptance Test.
Amend this section by adding 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.
908.7 Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Add a new subsection to read as follows
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[CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL DWELLING UNITS
AND DAYCARES THAT:
1. HAVE AN ATTACHED GARAGE OR CARPORT
2. HAVE .~, FUELED APPLIANCE THAT PRODUCES BY-PRODUCTS OF
COMBUSTION
3. ARE ADJACENT TO A PARKING AREA]
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on each floor level of group I-l, I-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 dwelline
units and structures that have no combustion appliances, attached ~ara~es, 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 dwelline unit.
In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall receive their
primarypower 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 acord-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.
[1008.1.9 PANIC AND FIRE EXIT HARDWARE.
AMEND THE FOLLOWING SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
"AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 100 OR MORE" IN THE SECOND FULL PARAGRAPH TO
"AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 50 OR MORE."]
909.18 Acceptance Tests.
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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.
912.5 Backflow Protection.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and
replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
1009.1 Stairways.
Add the following exception:
5. Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the
requirements of this section.
101 [8]9.1 Minimum number of exits.
Amend the following section by adding 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 basement or first level below the first story must have at least two
exits arranged [IAW] as described in Section 10[04] 15.2.(2] For the purposes of this
exception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices and similar uses may
not be considered as providing service to the building.
1009.5.2 Outdoor Conditions.
Amend by adding ", snow or ice" after "water."
1010.7.2 Outdoor Condition.
Amend by adding ", snow or ice" after "water."
102[5]6 Emergency escape and rescue.
Amend by deleting exceptions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.
1027.5 Illumination Emer~enev Power.
Amend by deleting the exception under paragraph 1,
1101.1 Scope. Aviation Facilities.
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Amend by adding to the end of this section:
and N.F.P.A. 409, 2004 edition.
1103.5 Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids.
Amend the last sentence to read:
Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations shall be in accordance with chapter
22, and N.F.P.A. 407, 200(1]7 edition.
1105 Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Amend by deleting Section 1105.8
1106.1 Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations.
Amend by adding to the end of this section:
and N.F.P.A 407, 200[1]7 edition.
1106.3 Construction of aircraft-fueling vehicles and accessories.
Amend by adding 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 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.
1106.3.4 Protection of Electrical Equipment.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1204.2.3 Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1404.7 Electrical.
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Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1503 Protecton of Operations.
Amend by dele±ing the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1504.6.1.2.2 Portable Infrared Apparatus.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1604.5 Heafing.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code' and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1703.2.1 Electricity.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1803 General Safety Provisions.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1903.4 Electrical Equipment.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
2004.1 Wiring and Equipment.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
Chapter 22 Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
2206.2.3 above ground tanks located outside, above grade.
Amend by adding an item five (5) at the end of this section.
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5. Approved above ground atmospheric tanks may be used without a
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 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.
221 L2.3 Drainage and disposal of liquids and oil-soaked waste.
Amend by adding a sentence to the end of the first paragraph:
Where oil separators or traps are provided, they may not drain to septic systems.
2403.12.6.1 Exit Sign Illumination.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC.
2606.4 Emer~ency Disconnect.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC.
Chapter 27 Hazardous Material-General Provisions.
Amend by deleting the references to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing
them with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
2701.6 Facility Closure.
Amended to read: "Documentation. 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
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Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement indicated in Sections
2701.5.1 and 2701.5.2.";
2704.2.2.6 Drainage System Design.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and
replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC.
Chapter 30 Compressed Gases.
Amend by deleting the references to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing
them with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC.
Chapter 32 Cryogenic Fluids.
Amend by deleting the references to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing
them with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
Chapter 34 Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
Amend by deleting the references to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing
them with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
3404.3.5.1 Basement Storage.
Amend by deleting this section.
3501 General.
Amend by adding a new Section 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 (1,8927 Ll water capacity, the installer shall submit
Mans for review by the fire marshal before installation.
Chapter 36 Flammable Solids.
Amend by deleting the references to the "ICC Electrical Code' and replacing
them with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
3704.2.2.8 Emergency Power.
Amend by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it
with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
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:
National Fire Protection Association
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NFPA 10-200[2]7, 11-200[2]5 [ilA-1999), 12-200[0]8, 12A-2004, 13-200[2]7, 13D-
200[2]7, 13E-200[0]5, 13R-200[2]7, 14-200(3]7, 15-200[1]'7, 16-200[3]7, 17-2002,
17A-2002, 20-200[3]7 22-2003, 24-200[2)7 25-200[2]8, 30-200[3]8, 30A-200[3]8,
30B-200[2]7, 31-200[1]6, 32-200[4]7, 33-200[3]7, 34-200[3]7, 35-[1999]2005, 40-
200[1]7, [50-2004, 50A-1999, SOB-1999,] 51-200[2]7, SlA- 200[1]6, 51B-2003, 52-
200f2]6, [57-2002,] 58-200[4]8, 59-2004, 59A-200[1]6, 61-200[2]8, 69-200[2)8, 70-
200[5]8, 72-200[2]7, 80-[1999] 2007, 85-200[4]7, 86-200[3]7, 96-200[4]8, 99-200[2]5,
101-200[3]6, 110-200[2]5, 111-200[1]5, 160-200[1]6, 211-200[3]6, 221-200[4]6, 230-
2003, 232-200[0]7, 241-2004, 252-200[3]8, 260-2003, 261-2003, 265-200[2]7, 286-
200[0)6, 291-200[2]7, 385-200[0]7, 407-200[1]7 409-2004, 410-2004, 415-200[2]8,
430-2004, 490-2002, 495-200[1]6, 498-200[1]6, 505-200[2]6, 655-200[1]7, 6[9]64-
2002, 701-2004, 703-200[0]6, 704-200[1]7, 720-200[3]5, 750-200[3]6, 1122-200[2]8,
1123-200[0]6, 1124-200[3]6, 1125-200[1]7, 1126-200[1]6, 1127-200[2]8, 2001-
200[4]8.
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