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Sec. 5-1. - Technical codes adopted; amendments.
modified
(a)The 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70; and the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code; with Appendices B through M, all compiled by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, are hereby adopted by reference pursuant to section 11-45-8 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
Sec. 22-4. - International codes adopted by reference.modifiedIn accordance with the provisions of the Code of Ala. 1975, as amended, including, but not limited to, Code of Ala. 1989, § 11-45-8 as amended, and for the purpose of amending similar ordinances heretofore adopted by the city council, the following international codes are adopted by reference as if each code and/or the latest revisions thereto, were set out at length herein verbatim, and such codes are hereby incorporated by reference. These codes and the latest amendments thereto shall govern all construction activity in the city and the police jurisdiction of the city subject to the modifications set forth herein:
(1)The International Building Code, 2021 Edition.(2)The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition.(3)The International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition.(4)The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition.(5)NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code, 2021 Edition).(6)The International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition.(7)International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, with such amendments hereinafter included at section 22-5, Amendments to International Fire Code (IFC).(8)International Residential Code, 2021 Edition.(9)International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition.(10)International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition(Ord. No. 2142 , § 1(Exh. A), 5-16-22; Ord. No. 2181 , § 1(Exh. A), 5-1-23)
Sec. 22-5. - Amendments to International Fire Code (IFC).new(a)All sections adopted. All sections are adopted with the following amendments (emphasis added):(1)Section "503.4.1 Traffic calming devices" of the International Fire Code shall be amended to read: "Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code official or majority vote of the City Council."(b)Appendices adopted. All appendices are adopted.(Ord. No. 2181 , § 1(Exh. A), 5-1-23)
Sec. 5-1. - Technical codes adopted; amendments.
modified
(a)The 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70; and the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code; with Appendices B through M, all compiled by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, are hereby adopted by reference pursuant to section 11-45-8 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
Sec. 10-136 adopts appendix F of the UPC in principal but no specific enforcable requirments have been detailed.
3 AAC 50.025. International Fire Code.
The International Fire Code 2021 Edition (IFC), Chapters 13 — 19, 41 — 49, and 68 — 79 are reserved. The International Fire Code 2021 Edition (IFC), Chapters 1 — 12, 20 — 40, 50 — 67, and 80 and Appendices B — I, K, L, and N 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, except that the IFC is revised by deleting all the references to “ICC Electrical Code” or “NFPA 70” and replacing those references with “Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025 , as amended from time to time” and the IFC is revised by deleting all the references to “International Fuel Gas Code”, with the exception of Chapter 3 Section 304 and Chapters 6 and 7, deleting all the references to “International Plumbing Code”, and replacing the references to “International Fuel Gas Code” and “International Plumbing Code” with “Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010 , as amended from time to time”. Additionally, the IFC is changed with the following revisions:
101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted by the City of Avondale: Appendix E, F, G, H, I,
101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted by the City of Avondale: Appendix E, F, G, H, I,L, and N.
101.2.1 Appendices: The following appendices of the 2015 International Fire Code shall be adopted:
APPENDIX L, REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted by City of Buckeye:
Appendix A: Board of Appeals
Appendix B: Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings
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Appendix C: Fire Hydrant Locations and DistributionAppendix
D: Fire apparatus Access Roads
Appendix E: Hazard CategoriesAppendix
F Hazard RankingAppendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials InventoryStatement (HMIS) Instructions
Appendix I: Fire Protection Systems – Noncompliant Conditions
Appendix J: Building Information Sign
Appendix K: Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities
Appendix L: Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems
Appendix N: Indoor Trade Show and Exhibitions
Appendix O: Regional Wireless Cooperative, Policies and Procedures
101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted as part of this code by the City of Casa Grande: Appendices A BOARD OF APPEALS, B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS, C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION, D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS, E HAZARD CATEGORIES, F HAZARD RANKING, G CRYOGENIC FLUIDS-WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTS, H HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, I FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS-NON- COMPLIANT CONDITIONS, K CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES, L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHING SYSTEMS, N INDOOR TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS and O SPECIAL EVENT GUIDELINES.
Appendices A through N are adopted by CAFMA.
L101. Fire fighter air replenishment systems.
L101.1 General. A breathing air replenishment system (FAR System) is a complete, self-contained high pressure breathing air replenishment system consisting of a fire department air connection panel, remote air fill panels and high pressure interconnected piping, permanently installed within a structure, allowing fire department personnel to replenish empty self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders within close proximity to the location of the incident requiring emergency response, thus reducing the amount of travel distance, time and support personnel needed at an emergency incident.
L101.2. Applicability. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all buildings and structures to include expansions, alterations, and modifications meeting the specifications set forth in Section L101.3.
L101.3. Buildings and structures requiring FAR System. A FAR System shall be installed in buildings and structures located in the City meeting either of the following criteria:
1. Buildings and structures seventy-five (75) feet in height or more above grade or which are otherwise characterized as high-rise buildings; and 2. Underground buildings and structures, or components thereof, totaling ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more that are either more than two (2) floors below grade or more than thirty (30) feet below grade.
L101.4. Plans. Engineered stamped design drawings of the FAR System shall be submitted to the City building official and the fire code official. The plans shall include equipment/component drawings, system calculations, and manufacturer's technical product data, to include all piping, fittings, valves, gauges, cabinets, locking devices, hangers, supports and all other system components as may be necessary to install the FAR System. The installation of the FAR System shall not commence until the plans therefore have been approved. A fee for plan review and inspection shall be adopted by the City by resolution and shall be paid prior to plan review.
L101.5. Contractor qualifications. The FAR system shall be installed, tested and maintained by a contractor with the appropriate Arizona Registrar of Contractors license classification. Any contractor responsible for installation, testing, or maintenance of a FAR system shall also have a Chandler Fire Department operational permit for Fire Protection Contractors pursuant to Section 105.6.51.
L101.6. FAR System requirements. The FAR System shall allow fire department personnel to simultaneously replenish four (4), forty-five (45) cubic foot self contained breathing apparatus cylinders at any one (1) time; two (2) at three thousand (3,000) psi and two (2) at four thousand five hundred (4,500) psi. Fire department personnel shall be able to connect into the FAR System's fire department air connection panel from a mobile air support apparatus thereby providing a constant source of breathing air supplied directly from the air support apparatus to the system's remote air fill panels.
L101.7. FAR System components. The FAR System shall consist of the following minimum components:
1. Fire department air connection panel;
2. Remote air fill panels;
3. Interconnected piping; and
4. Low pressure monitoring switches and alarm.
L101.8. Fire department air connection panel. A fire department air connection panel shall be installed on the exterior of the building or within a remote monument at a location approved by the fire code official and shall be interconnected to the building's interior remote air fill panels. The fill inlet and associated components of the air connection panel shall be contained in a lockable, weather tight enclosure.
The exterior fire department connection panel shall contain all of the necessary gauges, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors, adapters and other necessary components as may be required to allow the fire departments mobile air unit to connect and augment the system with a constant source of breathing air. The fire department air connection panel shall be installed in an area protected from physical damage. The panel shall be ALWAYS locked at all times, unless in use by fire department personnel. The locking mechanism for the panel cover shall be contained in an approved key box installed at a location approved by the fire code official. The key to unlocking the cover shall be stored in the approved key box.
L101.9. Remote air fill panels. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, the remote air fill panels shall be installed in the above grade portion of applicable structures in stairwells commencing on the third floor above grade level and every other floor above grade level thereafter. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, the remote air fill panels shall be installed in the below grade portion of applicable structures in stairwells, or other areas of ingress or egress approved by the fire code official, commencing on the third floor below ground level and every other floor below grade level thereafter or, if there are less than three (3) floors below ground level, the lowest floor.
The remote air fill panels shall contain all of the necessary gauges, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors, adapters and other necessary components as may be required to allow firefighters and other first responders to safely and reliably replenish a minimum of two (2) forty-five (45) cubic feet breathing air cylinders simultaneously.
L101.10. Piping, valves and fittings. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, all piping, valves and fitting shall be compatible and support a minimum working pressure of five thousand (5,000) psi with a safety factor of 4 to 1. Piping shall be supported at not less than five-foot intervals. The entire system shall be protected by a minimum of two-hour rated fire wall that protects the system from possible damage.
When piping must pass through a fire rated or solid material, the piping shall be protected by a sleeve that is at least three (3) times the pipe diameter. Both ends of the sleeve shall be filled with an approved fire stop.L101.11. Low pressure monitoring and alarm. When not being utilized by fire department personnel, the FAR System shall maintain a constant pressure of at least four thousand five hundred (4,500) psi. An alarm or monitoring system capable of detecting, and that is set to detect, a pressure drop of one thousand (1,000) psi shall be included and maintained with the FAR System. A building or structure owner, or his or her designee, shall notify the fire department of any alarm signaling a loss of pressure to the system and of any scheduled test of the system to be conducted by the owner of the building or structure. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, the low-pressure alarm shall be tied into the fire and smoke alarm system for the building or structure.
L101.12. Markings and record keeping. The fire department air connection panel and the remote air fill panels shall be clearly identified by means of permanently installed signage stating firefighter air system in minimum one and one-half (1½) inch letters and be located where plainly visible. The owner and/or occupant of the building or structure shall keep the area in and around the fire department air connection panel and the remote air fill panels free of objects that may block use of these panels.
L101.13. Initial testing requirements. When fabrication, assembly and installation ofthe FAR System is complete, the entire system shall be tested in accordance with the following:
1. The system shall be inspected for leaks by pneumatically pressure testing the system to five thousand (5,000) psi using oil-free, dry air. An approved solution shall be used on each joint and fitting in the system. All leaks or failure to maintain five thousand (5,000) psi pneumatic pressure shall be documented by the system installer and forwarded to the system manufacturer for inspection, repair and/or replacement.
2. Upon successful completion of the five thousand (5,000) psi pressure testing, the entire system shall be pneumatically pressure tested to one andone-half (1½) times the working pressure (seven thousand five hundred(7,500) psi) using oil free, dry air for at least one (1) hour. All leaks or failure to maintain seven thousand five hundred (7,500) psi pneumatic pressure shall be documented by the system installer and forwarded to the system manufacturer for inspection, repair and/or replacement.
3. Upon successful completion of the seven thousand five hundred (7,500)psi pressure testing, the entire system shall be retested for a period of twenty-four (24) hours. All leaks or failure to maintain five thousand(5,000) psi pneumatic pressure shall be documented by the system installer and forwarded to the system manufacturer for inspection, repair and/or replacement.
L010.14. On-going testing and maintenance requirements. Breathing air samples from theFAR System shall be taken by an independent, qualified entity on an annual basis and shall be analyzed by an accredited testing laboratory in the manner specified in NFPA 1989,Section 5.3. Testing pursuant to this Section shall also be required after the FAR System is utilized or upon determination by the fire code official that contamination of the air in theFAR System may be contaminated. The FAR System shall otherwise be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA Standards and manufacturer specifications.
L101.15. Inspection and record keeping. Records of all maintenance and testing of the FARSystem shall be kept on-site for a minimum of three (3) years and be available to fire department personnel upon request. Fire department personnel shall either in conjunction with a fire inspection of the building or structure or, after providing reasonable notice to the owner or occupant of the building or structure, or his or her designee, have the right to enter onto the property to inspect the FAR System and the records relating to the maintenance and testing of that system.
5-15: AMENDMENTS TO THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
A. The following provisions of the International Fire Code, 2018 edition as published by the International Code Council, Inc. are hereby amended as follows:
B. Section 101.1 Title. INSERT: [name of jurisdiction] as "City of Eloy."Section 101.2.1 Appendices. REVISE as follows:Provisions of the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted; therefore, the following appendices are adopted as part of this code and shall include:
... Appendix L - Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems ...
Sec. 5-02-001-0001 adopts appendix L of the IFC in principal but no specific enforcable requirments have been detailed.
101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices of the 2018 International Fire Code shall be adopted ...Appendix L Requirements for Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems.
Sec. 10-37 adopts appendix L of the IFC in principal but no specific enforcable requirments have been detailed.
Sec. 10-37 adopts appendix L of the IFC in principal but no specific enforcable requirments have been detailed.
The following appendices are adopted as part of this code ... L) REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHING SYSTEMS
Sec. 7-2-1 adopts appendix L of the IFC.(S)APPENDIX CHAPTER L - REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS(1)New section L104.1.2 is added to the 2018 International Fire Code, as follows: (5491)
L104.1.2 When Required. Buildings and structures five (5) floors or more above grade or high-rise buildings as defined by the Mesa Building Code; or underground buildings and structures, or components thereof, totaling ten thousand (10,000) square feet (3048 m 2 ) or more that are either more than two (2) floors below grade or more than thirty (30) feet (9144 mm) below grade.
(2)Section L104.13.1 of the 2018 International Fire Code is amended to state, in its entirety, as follows: (5491)L104.13.1 Location. Fill stations for refilling breathing air cylinders shall be located as follows:
1.Fill stations shall be provided at the fifth floor above and below the ground level floor and every third level thereafter.2.On floor levels requiring fill stations, one fill station shall be provided adjunct to a required exit stair at a location designated by the fire code official. In buildings required to have multiple exits, additional fill stations shall be provided at every stairway.(3)New section L108.1 is added to the 2018 International Fire Code, as follows: (5491)
L108.1 Markings and record keeping. The fire department air connection panel and the remote air fill panels shall be clearly identified by means of permanently installed signage which says: "FIREFIGHTER AIR SYSTEM" in minimum letters 1½ inch high with a ¼ inch stoke and be located where plainly visible. The building or structure owner shall keep the area in and around the fire department air connection panel and the remote air fill panels free of objects that may block use of these panels and shall maintain and test the FBAR System in accordance with NFPA Standards and manufacturer specifications. Records of all maintenance and testing of the FBAR System shall be kept on-site for a minimum of three (3) years and be available to fire department personnel upon request.
APPENDIX L
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS SECTION L101GENERALAdd Section L101.2L101.2 Where required. A firefighter air replenishment system (FARS) shall be installed in the following buildings:1. High-rise buildings.2. Buildings with basements or underground areas three or more floors below grade with an area greater than 20,000 square feet (1858 m2).
Adopt Appendix L with a threshold of 48 foot tall buildings or 5 stories whichever is less.
511 .1 Fire Fighters Air Systems. All buildings having floors used for human occupancy located five (5) stories or more above or below the lowest level of fire department vehicular access shall l be equipped with an approved rescue air replenishment system. Such systems shall be designed , installed and maintained per the requirements established in Appendix L of this Code.
SECTION 918FIRE-FIGHTER AIR SYSTEMS918.1 Scope. The design, installation and maintenance of firefighter air systems shall be in accordance with this section.918.2 Required installations. Effective May 2, 2004, afirefighter air system shall be installed in the followingbuildings:1. Buildings classified as high-rise in accordance with thebuilding code.2. Underground structures that are two or more floorsbelow grade with an area greater than 10,000 square feet(929 m2).918.3 Plans and contractor qualifications.918.3.1 Plans. Prior to the installation of a fire-fighter airsystem, a minimum of two sets of plans and specifications shallbe submitted to the Phoenix Fire Department for reviewand approval. Plans shall demonstrate compliance with therequirements of this section and shall include calculationsprepared by a registered professional engineer demonstratingthat the design criteria for all pressure containing componentsis satisfied plus a minimum safety factor of 25 percent.The plans submittal shall also include specifications for thetubing, fittings, and manufacturer data sheets for valves,pressure regulators, pressure relief devices, gauges, RICuniversal air connections and cylinder filling hoses.918.3.2 Contractor qualification. The fire-fighter air systemshall be installed by Arizona state-licensed contractors.918.4 Design criteria.918.4.1 Fill. The system shall be designed to fill, at eachinterior cylinder filling panel, one standard 66 ft3 (1,869 L)compressed breathing air cylinder to a maximum pressure of4,500 psig (31 028 kPa).918.4.2 Filling operation. The filling operation shall becompleted in not more than two minutes upon connection ofthe cylinder to the fill hose.918.4.3 Flow of breathing air. The minimum design flowof the breathing air piping system shall be calculated usingtwo interior cylinder filling panels operating simultaneouslyand located at the highest level above the most remotelocation from the base station exterior fire departmentconnection panel and enclosure base.918.5 Operating pressure. All components used in the systemshall be rated to operate at a minimum pressure of 5,000 psig (34475 kPa) at 70°F (21°C).918.6 Marking. System piping, gauges, valves and air outletsshall be clearly marked by means of steel or plastic labels or tagsindicating their function. Markings used for piping systems shallconsist of the content's name and include a direction of flowarrow. Markings shall be provided at each valve; at wall, floor orceiling penetrations; at each change of direction; and not fartherthan 20 feet (6096 mm) apart throughout the piping system.918.7 Base station exterior Fire Department connectionpanel and enclosure.918.7.1 Location. A Fire Department connection panel shallbe attached to the building or on a remote monument at theexterior of the building. The panel shall be secured inside ofa weather-resistant enclosure. The panel shall be within 50feet (15 240 mm) of an approved roadway or driveway, orother location approved by the Phoenix Fire Department. Theenclosure shall be visible and accessible on approach to thebuilding.918.7.2 Construction. The Fire Department connectionpanel shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel. Where constructed of steel, thecabinet shall be provided with coating to protect the cabinetfrom corrosion. Where the enclosure is constructed ofnonmetallic materials, the enclosure shall be resistant toultraviolet and infrared solar radiation.918.7.3 Vehicle protection. Where the panel is located in anarea subject to vehicle traffic, impact protection shall beprovided in accordance with this code.918.7.4 Base station enclosure marking. The front of theenclosure shall be marked “FIRE-FIGHTER AIR SYSTEM”on a securely attached steel, plastic engraved or painted plate.The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the enclosurefront and in lettersthat are not less than 2 inches (51 mm) highwith a ¾ -inch (9053 mm) brush stroke. The marking of theenclosure shall be visible.918.7.5 Base station enclosure components. Thecomponents in the base station panel shall consist of thenecessary components to provide air to the air substationslocated on upper or lower building levels, or both. The firedepartment air supply source shall be designed to connect tothe base station panel. The following components shall beinstalled in the base station enclosure:1. One—Male Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) UniversalAir Connection (UAC) fitting. When connected to afemale fitting, the assembled UAC shall meet theconstruction, performance and dimensional requirementsof NFPA 1981, Standard on Open Circuit SelfContained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and EmergencyServices, 2007 Edition.2. One—downstream shutoff valve.3. One—pressure gauge to check pressure of the pipingdistribution to air substations located on upper andlower building levels.4. One—pressure relief valve designed for 1.25 times thedesign discharge of the fire department air supply or airsupply trucks. All fittings, hoses and hard piping in thebase station supply panel and distribution piping to airsubstations supply panels, shall be designed for an airpressure of 1.5 times the pressure of the fire departmentair delivery system.5. The base station can be designed so that an air pressuresupply piping system for supply of air-to- air substations.The air supply lines require an intermediate regulatorto provide air pressure for a 5,000 psi (34 473 kPa)4.5 air pack system. The air supply lines will be fittedwith separate pressure relief valves set at 1.25 times theworking pressure of the air supply line and theoperating pressure of the pressurized lines.6. The relief valve, piping, pressure regulator, pressuregauges, fittings and connection hoses shall meet therequirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure VesselCode, 7 Section VIII, Unified Pressure Vessel Code.The installation of the piping system, as a minimum,will be based on ASME B31.3-2012.7. Mechanical supports for piping, hoses, gauges andpressure components, will be designed and built toprovide a solid rigid structure.918.7.6 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to ortampering with the system, the fire department connectionpanel enclosure shall remain locked by an approved means.918.7.7 Fire department key box. A fire department keybox shall be provided adjacent to the fire departmentconnection panel and enclosure. A key for the enclosure shallbe provided in the key box.918.8 Interior cylinder fill panels and enclosure—airsubstation.918.8.1 Location. Cylinder fill panels shall be installed in theinterior of buildings as follows:1. Above-ground structure. An interior air substationcylinderfill panel and enclosure shall be installed on floorlandings. Regardless of height, buildings classified ashigh-rise shall have an interior air substation cylinder fillpanel and enclosure installed in all stairwells,commencing on the second floor landing above andbelow grade, and every other floor thereafter.2. Underground structure. An interior air substationcylinder fill panel and enclosure shall be installed in allstairwells on the floor landing on the third level belowgrade and every other below-grade level thereafter. Thepanel shall be located not less than 36 inches (914 mm)but not more than 60 inches (1524 mm) above thefinished floor or a stairway landing.918.8.2 Cabinet requirements. Each air substation cylinderfill panel shall be installed in a cabinet constructed ofminimum 18-gauge carbon steel. The depth of the cabinet shallnot create an exit obstruction when installed in buildingstairways. All components with the exception of the shutoffvalve, pressure gauges, fill hoses and ancillary componentsshall be contained behind a minimum 18gauge interior panel.918.8.3 Door. Hinges for the cabinet door shall be locatedinside of the cabinet. The door shall be arranged such thatwhen the door is open, it does not reduce the required exitwidth or create an obstruction in the path of egress. A minimumof 80 percent of the door surface area shall be constructed oftempered glass. The thickness of the glass shall not be greaterthan ½ inch (3.17 mm).918.8.4 Cabinet marking. The front of each cylinder fillpanel shall be marked “FIRE-FIGHTER AIR SYSTEM.” Thelettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the cabinet frontand in letters that are not less than 2 inches (50 mm) high with3/16 -inch (5 mm) brush stroke. The marking of the cabinetshall be visible to emergency response personnel.918.8.5 Air substation cabinet components. The cabinetshall be of sufficient size to allow for the installation of thefollowing components:1. One (1) isolation valve located between the airdischarge line to the next air substation and thedownstream line to the air base station supply or the airsubstation immediately below to the next substationabove the air base station.2. Fill hoses and isolation valves installed between the airbottle connection line and the fresh air supply.3. Excess bleed valves shall located between the air bottlefill hose and the next air substation.4. Four (4) SCBA fill hoses are required at a single airsubstation, shall be identified as 4,500 psig (31 028 kPa)pressure and shall be controlled by a single valvebetween the air supply and air bottle. The SCBA fillhoses shall be designed with RIC UAC fittings. Aprotective cap shall be provided for each hose.5. Mechanical supports for piping, hoses, gauges andpressure components, designed and built to provide asolid rigid structure.918.8.6 Cylinder filling hose. The design of the cabinetshall provide a means for storing the hose to prevent kinking.When the hose is coiled, the bracketsshall be installed so thatthe hose bend radius is maintained at 4 inches (102 mm) orgreater.The discharge outlet of each cylinder filling hose shallhave a female RIC UAC. The female fitting shall bedesigned to connect to a male RIC UAC. The assembledRIC UAC shall meet the construction, performance anddimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard onOpen-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fireand Emergency Services, 2007 edition.918.8.7 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to ortampering with the system, each panel cover shall remainlocked by an approved means.918.9 Installation of components.918.9.1 Pressure monitoring switch. An electric lowpressure monitoring switch shall be installed in the pipingsystem to monitor the air pressure. The pressure switch shallbe connected to the building’s fire alarm system. The pressureswitch shall transmit a supervisory signal when the pressureof the breathing-air system is less than 3,000 psig (20 685 kPa)at 70°F (21°C), + 100 psig (690 kPa). If the building is notequipped with a fire alarm system, activation of the pressureswitch shall activate an audible alarm located at thebuilding’s main entrance. A weather-resistant sign shall beprovided adjacent to the audible alarm stating: “FIREFIGHTER AIR SYSTEM LOW AIR PRESSUREALARM.” The lettering shall be in a contrasting color andthe letters shall be not less than 2 inches(51 mm) high with ¾-inch (9.53 mm) brush strokes.918.9.2 Tubing. Piping shall be constructed of stainlesssteel or other approved materials that are compatible withbreathing air. The use of nonmetallic materials shall becompatible with breathing air. Where stainless steel tubing isused, it shall meet ASTM A269, Grade 316 or an equalstandard. Stainless steel fitting shall be Grade 316 and be notless than 0.375 inch (9.5 mm) outside diameter by .065 inch(1.6 mm) fully annealed seamless. Stainless steel fittings shallbe at least Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTMA479 or equal. Routing of tubing and bends shall be suchas to protect the tubing from mechanical damage.918.9.3 Support. Piping shall be supported at maximumintervals of 5 feet (1524 mm). Individual tubing clamps andmounting components shall be mechanically secured to thebuilding support members in accordance with themanufacturer’sspecifications.918.9.4 Fittings. Fittings shall be constructed of stainlesssteel or other approved materials that are compatible withbreathing air. The use of nonmetallic materials shall becompatible with breathing air. Stainless steel fittings shall beat least Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTM A479or an equal standard.918.9.5 Prohibition. The use of carbon steel, iron pipe,malleable iron, high-strength gray iron or alloy steel isprohibited.918.10 System assembly requirements. The system shall bewelded except where the tubing joints are readily accessible andat the individual air fill panels. When mechanical high pressuretube fittings are used, they shall be approved for the type ofmaterials to be joined and rated for the maximum pressure ofthe system. Welding procedures shall meet ASME B31.1-2010,Part 4 and Chapter V (Exhibit VI). Prior to and during thewelding of sections of tubing, a continuous, regulated drynitrogen or argon purge at 3 psig (20.68 kPa) shall bemaintained to eliminate contamination with products of theoxidation or welding flux. The purge shall commence a minimumof 2 minutes prior to welding operations and continue until thewelded joint is at an ambient temperature between 60°F and80°F (15.5°C to 26.6°C).918.11 Prevention of contamination. The installing contractorshall ensure that, at all times, the system components are notexposed to contaminants, including, but not limited to, oils,solvents, dirt and construction materials. When contamination ofsystem components has occurred, the effected component shallnot be installed in the system.918.12 Testing and inspection.918.12.1 Testing. Following fabrication, assembly, andinstallation of the piping distribution system, exteriorconnection panel and interior cylinder fill panels, the PhoenixFire Department shall witness the pneumatic testing of thecomplete system at a minimum test pressure of 5,500 psi (37923 kPa) using oil-free dry air, nitrogen or argon. A minimum24-hour pneumatic or hydrostatic test shall be performed.During this test, all fittings, joints and system components shall be inspected for leaks. A solution compatible with the system component materials shall be used on each joint and fitting. Any defects in the system or leaks detected shall be documented on an inspection report, repaired or replaced. Asan alternate, a pressure decay test in accordance with ASMEB31.3 is allowed. A test of the low-pressure monitoring switch shall be performed. Each air fill panel shall be tested for compatibility with the fire department’s SCBA RIC UAC.The pipe or tubing manufacturer mill report shall be provided to the Phoenix Fire Department.918.12.2 Air samples. Not fewer than two samples shall betaken from separate air fill panels and submitted to an independent, certified gas analysis laboratory to verify the system’s cleanliness and that the air is certified as breathing air. The laboratory shall submit a written report of the analysis to the Phoenix Fire Department documenting that the breathing air complies with this section.918.12.3 Quality analysis. During the period of air quality analysis, the air fill panel inlet shall be secured so that no air can be introduced into the system and each air fill panel shall be provided with a sign stating: “AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS IN PROGRESS, DO NOT FILL OR USE ANY AIR FROM THIS SYSTEM.” This sign shall be a minimum of 8 ½ inches by 11 inches (215 mm by 279 mm) with a minimum of 1-inch(25 mm) lettering918.12.4 Inspection. Annually the breathing air within the system shall be inspected and one air sample shall be taken and certified as breathing air in accordance with the section.The laboratory test results shall be available for review by the Phoenix Fire Department.918.13 System acceptance and certification. Prior to the final acceptance of the air system, the building owner shall provide for the testing and certification of the system. This testing shall include verifying the system’s compatibility with the fire department’s SCBA apparatus; the system’s ability to maintain 5,000 psi (34 475 kPa) working pressure; the operability of the low-pressure monitoring switch and that the system’s air quality complies with the requirements of Section918.12. Prior to final acceptance, the building owner shall provide the Phoenix Fire Department with written verificationof a testing and certification contract. Upon satisfactory completion of all tests and ver
SECTION 918 FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM 918. Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems918.1. General. A firefighter breathing air replenishment system (FBAR System) is a complete, self-contained high pressure breathing air replenishment system for emergency responders. This system consists of a fire department air connection panel,remote air fill panels and high pressure interconnected piping, permanently installed within a structure. This allows fire department personnel to replenish empty self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinders within close proximity to the location of the incident requiring emergency response, thus reducing the amount of travel distance,time and support personnel needed at an emergency incident.918.2. Applicability. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to all new buildings and structures meeting the specifications set forth in paragraph 915.3.918.3. Buildings and structures requiring FBAR System. A FBAR System shall be installed in all new buildings, existing buildings that have a change of occupancy and structures meeting any of the following criteria:918.3.1. Buildings and structures five (5) floors or more above grade or high rise buildings as defined by the Queen Creek Code; or918.3.2. Underground buildings and structures, or components thereof, totaling ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more that are either more than two (2)floors below grade or more than thirty (30) feet below grade.918.4. Drawings. Submit scaled drawings of the FBAR system to the Town of Queen Creek as required in Section 105 of the Queen Creek Code.918.5. Contractor qualifications. The FBAR system shall be installed tested and maintained by a contractor with an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license and have knowledge of high pressure and medical gas piping.918.6. FBAR System requirements. The FBAR System installation shall allow fire department personnel to simultaneously replenish four (4), 45 cubic foot self-containedbreathing apparatus cylinders at any one (1) time, with two (2) connections at threethousand (3,000) psi and two (2) connections at four thousand five hundred (4,500) psi.Fire department personnel shall be able to connect into the FBAR System's firedepartment air connection panel at grade level from a mobile air support apparatusthereby providing a constant source of breathing air supplied directly from the airsupport apparatus to the system's remote air fill panels.918.7. FBAR System components. The FBAR System shall consist of the followingminimum components:918.7.1. Exterior fire department air connection panel;918.7.2. Interior cylinder fill panels;918.7.3. Interconnected piping; and918.7.4. Low pressure monitoring switches and alarm.918.8. Exterior Fire Department Air Connection Panel.918.8.1. Location: An exterior fire department air connection panel shall beinstalled on the exterior of the building or within a remote monument at a locationapproved by the Fire Chief with a minimum of six (6) foot – 180 degree clearunobstructed access to the front of the panel and shall be interconnected to thebuilding's interior remote air fill panels. Locate the fire department fill panel within50 feet of the approved fire access.918.8.2. Enclosure: The fill inlet and associated components of the airconnection panel shall be contained in a lockable, weather tight enclosure. Theenclosure shall be a weather resistant metal cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel or equivalent. The enclosure shall be provided with a coatingor other means to protect the enclosure from corrosion.918.8.3. Enclosure components: The exterior fire department connection panelshall contain all of the necessary gauges, isolation valves, pressure relief valves,pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors,adapters and other necessary components as may be required to allow the firedepartment’s mobile air unit to quickly connect and augment the system with aconstant source of breathing air. The panel shall be locked at all times, unless inuse by fire department personnel. The locking mechanism for the panel covershall be contained in an approved key box installed at a location approved by theFire Chief. The key to unlocking the cover shall be stored in the approved keybox. Each fire department connection panel shall contain at least two (2)connections.918.8.4. Pressure relief valve: Install a pressure relief valve downstream of thepressure regulator inlet. The relief valve shall meet the requirements of CGA S1.3 Safety Relief Valves and shall not be 28 field adjustable. The relief valve shallhave a set to open pressure not exceeding 1.1 times the design pressure of thesystem. Pressure relief valve discharge shall terminate so that the exhaust airstream cannot impinge upon personnel in the area. Valves, plugs or caps shallnot be installed in the discharge of a pressure relief valve. Where dischargepiping is used the end shall not be threaded.918.8.5. Damage protection: The fire department air connection panel shall beinstalled in an area protected from physical damage.918.9. Interior cylinder fill panels.918.9.1. New buildings. Unless otherwise approved by the chief, the interiorcylinder fill panels shall be installed in the above grade portion of applicablestructures in all stairwells. Install the required interior cylinder fill panelscommencing on the third floor and on every other floor above the third floor. Theinterior cylinder fill panels are not required on the highest floor or on the floorimmediately below the highest floor. Unless otherwise approved by the chief, theinterior cylinder fill panels shall be installed in the below grade portion ofapplicable structures at stairwells, or other areas of ingress or egress approvedby the chief, commencing on the third floor below ground level and every otherfloor below grade level thereafter or, if there are fewer than three (3) floors belowground level, the lowest floor.918.9.2. Existing buildings. Install the interior cylinder fill panels per Section915.9 in existing buildings within one stairwell only. The Fire Chief shall approvethat stairwell. The interior cylinder fill panels may be surfaced mounted within thestairwell and shall be at the stairwell floor landing.918.9.3. Cabinet requirements. Each cylinder fill panel shall be installed in ametal cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel or equivalent. Thedepth of the cabinet shall not create an exit obstruction when installed in buildingstairwells. With the exception of the shutoff valve, pressure gauges, fill hoses andancillary components, no system components shall be visible and shall becontained behind a minimum 18-gauge interior panel.918.9.3.1. Door. Hinges for the cabinet door shall be located inside of thecabinet. The door shall be arranged such that when the door is open, itdoes not reduce the required exit width or create an obstruction in the pathof egress.918.9.3.2. Cabinet components. The cabinet shall be of sufficient size toallow for the installation of the following components:918.9.3.2.1. The cylinder fill panel shall contain all of the gauges,isolation valves, pressure relief valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors, hoses, adaptersand other components to refill SCBA cylinders.918.9.3.2.2. Cylinder filling hose. The design of the cabinet shallprovide a means for storing the hose to prevent kinking. When thehose is coiled, the brackets shall be installed so that the hose bendradius is maintained at 4 inches or greater. Fill hose connectors forconnection to SCBA cylinders shall comply with the requirements ofNFPA 1981. No other SCBA cylinder fill connections shall bepermitted.918.9.3.2.3. Security. Each panel cover shall be maintained lockedby an approved means.918.9.3.3. Clearance and access. The panel shall be a minimum of 36inches but not more than 60 inches above the finished floor or stairwaylanding. Clear unobstructed access shall be provided to each panel.918.9.4. The interior cylinder fill panel capacity. The interior cylinder fill panelsshall contain all of the necessary gauges, isolation valves, pressure relief valves,pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors,adapters and other necessary components as may be required to allowfirefighters and other first responders to safely and reliably replenish a minimumof two (2) forty-five (45) cubic feet breathing air cylinders simultaneously.918.10. Tubing, valves and fittings. Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief, alltubing, valves and fittings shall be compatible and support a minimum working pressureof five thousand (5,000) psi. Design the tubing, valves and fittings with a safety factor offour (4). Support the tubing not less than at five-foot intervals.918.10.1. Tubing. Tubing shall be stainless steel complying with ASTM A269 orother approved materials that are compatible with breathing air at the systempressure. Routing of tubing and bends shall be such as to protect the tubing frommechanical damage.918.10.2. Fittings. Fittings shall be constructed of stainless steel complying withASTM A403/A403M or other approved materials that are compatible withbreathing air at the system pressure.918.10.3. Prohibited materials. The use of non-metallic materials, carbon steel,iron pipe, malleable iron, high strength gray iron, or alloy steel shall be prohibitedfor breathing air pipe and tubing materials.918.10.4. Protection. The entire system shall be protected by a minimum of twohour rated construction that protects the system from possible damage. Whenpiping must pass through a fire rated or solid material, protect the piping with a sleeve that is at least three (3) times the pipe diameter. Fill both ends of thesleeve and wall gap with an approved fire stop. Label the piping with “RescueBreathing Air” at internals not less than 10 feet.918.11. Low pressure monitoring and alarm. When not being utilized by firedepartment personnel, the FBAR System shall maintain a constant pressure of at leastfour thousand five hundred (4,500) psi. An alarm or monitoring system capable ofdetecting, and that is set to detect, a pressure drop of one thousand (1,000) psi shall beincluded and maintained with the FBAR System. The low-pressure alarm shall transmita supervisory signal to the building alarm fire system and to the central alarm monitoringstation when the system pressure falls below the minimum allowed pressure. A buildingor structure owner or designee, shall notify the fire department of any scheduled test ofthe system conducted by the owner of the building or structure. Unless otherwiseapproved by the Fire Chief, the low-pressure alarm shall be monitored by an approvedfire and smoke alarm system for the building or structure.Exception:In lieu of the low pressure monitoring and alarm, the building owner shall test theair quality of the system every three months according to NFPA 1989.918.12. Isolation valve. A system isolation valve shall be installed downstream of eachair fill station and shall be located in the panel or within 3 feet of the station. Theisolation valve shall be marked with its function in letters that are a minimum of 3/16-inches high with a 1/16-inch brush stroke.918.13. Markings and record keeping. The fire department air connection panel andthe remote air fill panels shall be clearly identified by means of permanently installedsignage which says: “FIREFIGHTER AIR SYSTEM” in minimum letters 1½ inch highwith a ¼ inch stoke and be located where plainly visible. The building or structure ownershall keep the area in and around the fire department air connection panel and theremote air fill panels free of objects that may block use of these panels and shallmaintain and test the FBAR System in accordance with NFPA Standards andmanufacturer specifications. Records of all maintenance and testing of the FBARSystem shall be kept on-site for a minimum of three (3) years and be available to firedepartment personnel upon request.918.14. Testing requirements. When fabrication, assembly and installation of theFBAR System is complete, the entire system shall be tested in accordance with thefollowing:918.14.1 The system shall be inspected for leaks by pneumatically pressuretesting the system to five thousand (5,000) psi using oil-free, dry air. An approvedsolution shall be used on each joint and fitting in the system to detect leaks. Allleaks or failure to maintain five thousand (5,000) psi pneumatic pressure shall bedocumented by the system installer and forwarded to the system manufacturerfor inspection, repair and/or replacement.918.14.2 Upon successful completion of the five thousand (5,000) psi pressuretesting, the entire system shall be pneumatically pressure tested to one and onehalf (1 1/2) times the working pressure (seven thousand five hundred (7,500) psi)using oil free, dry air for at least one (1) hour. All leaks or failure to maintainseven thousand five hundred (7,500) psi pneumatic pressure shall bedocumented by the system installer and forwarded to the system manufacturerfor inspection, repair and/or replacement.918.14.3 Final Proof Test. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall witness fillingof two (2) empty sixty six (66) cubic foot capacity SCBA cylinders in three (3)minutes or less using compressed air supplied by fire department equipmentconnected to the exterior fire department connection panel. The SCBA cylindersshall be filled at the air fill panel or station farthest from the exterior firedepartment connection panel. Following this, a minimum of two (2) air samplesshall then be taken from separate air filling stations and submitted to anindependent certified gas analyst laboratory to verify the system's cleanlinessand that the air meets the requirements of NFPA 1989. The written report shallbe provided to the Authority Having Jurisdiction certifying that the air analysiscomplies with the above requirements.918.15 Air quality testing. Upon completion of the pressure testing, test the air qualityof the systems according to NFPA 1989
APPENDIX LREQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERAIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMSSECTION L101GENERALAdd Section L101.2L101.2 Where required. A firefighter air replenishment system (FARS) shall beinstalled in the following buildings:1. High-rise buildings.2. Buildings with basements or underground areas three or more floors belowgrade with an area greater than 20,000 square feet (1858 m2).SECTION L104DESIGN AND INSTALLATIONAmend Section L104.13.1 as follows:L104.13.1 Location. Fill stations for refilling breathing air cylinders shallbe located as follows:1. Fill stations shall be provided at the fifth floor above and the thirdfloor below the ground level floor, and every third-floor levelthereafter.2. On floor levels requiring fill stations, one fill station shall beprovided adjacent to a required exit stair at a location designated bythe fire code official. In buildings required to have three or moreexit stairs, additional fill stations shall be provided at a ratio ofone fill station for every three stairways.
[A] 101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted as part of this code by SFMD: Appendices A) BOARD OF APPEALS, B) FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS, C) FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION, D) FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS, E) HAZARD CATAGORIES, F) HAZARD RANKING, G)CRYOGENIC FLUIDS-WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTS, H) HAZRDSOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, I)FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS-NON- COMPLIANT CONDITIONS, K) CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOREXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES, L) REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHINGSYSTEMS, N) INDOOR TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS.
SECTION 511 FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS (FARS).511.1 Scope. The design, installation, and maintenance of firefighter air replenishment systems shall be in accordance with this section.511.2 Required installations. A firefighter air replenishment system shall be installed in the following buildings:1.Buildings classified as high-rise in accordance with the International Building Code.2.Underground buildings and structures, or components thereof, totaling ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more that is either more than two (2) floors below grade or more than thirty (30) feet below grade.511.3 Permits and construction documents.511.3.1 Permits. A fire permit is required to install, repair or modify a firefighter air replenishment system.511.3.2 Construction documents. Prior to the installation of a firefighter air replenishment system, a minimum of two (2) sets of construction documents shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval. Construction documents, special inspection forms, calculations, and other data shall be submitted in two (2) complete sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a design professional registered in Arizona. Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the fire code official.The plans submittal shall also include specifications for the tubing, fittings, and manufacturer data sheets for valves, pressure regulators, pressure relief devices, gauges, RIC universal air connections and cylinder filling hoses.511.4 Contractor qualification. The firefighter air replenishment system shall be installed by Arizona state licensed contractors. Proof of licensure shall be provided at the first inspection.511.5 Design criteria.511.5.1 The system shall be designed to at least one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) operating pressure.511.5.2 The system shall be designed to fill, at each interior cylinder filling panel, one sixty-six (66) standard cubic foot compressed breathing air cylinder to a maximum pressure of four thousand five hundred (4,500) pounds per square inch gauge (psig).511.5.3 The filling operation shall be completed in not more than two (2) minutes upon connection of the cylinder to the fill hose.511.5.4 The minimum design flow of the breathing air piping system shall be calculated using two (2) interior cylinder filling panels operating simultaneously and located at the highest level above the fire department access.511.6 Operating pressure. All components used in the system shall be rated to operate at a minimum pressure of five thousand (5,000) psig at seventy degrees (70° F).511.7 Marking. System piping, gauges, valves and air outlets shall be clearly marked by means of steel or plastic labels or tags indicating their function. Markings used for piping systems shall consist of the content's name and include a direction of flow arrow. Markings shall be provided at each valve; at wall, floor or ceiling penetrations; at each change of direction; and at a minimum of every twenty (20) feet or fraction thereof throughout the piping system.511.8 Exterior fire department connection panel and enclosure.511.8.1 Location. A fire department connection panel shall be attached to the building or on a remote monument at the exterior of the building, at a location approved by the fire code official. The panel shall be secured inside of a weather resistant enclosure. The panel shall be within fifty (50) feet of an approved roadway or driveway, or other location approved by the fire code official. The enclosure shall be visible and accessible on approach to the building.511.8.2 Construction. The fire department connection panel shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of minimum eighteen (18) gauge carbon steel, and shall be provided with coating to protect the cabinet from corrosion.511.8.3 Vehicle protection. When the panel is located in an area subject to vehicle traffic, impact protection shall be provided in accordance with this code.511.8.4 Enclosure marking. The front of the enclosure shall be marked "FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM" on securely attached steel, plastic engraved or painted plate. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the enclosure front and in letters that are a minimum of two (2) inches high with three-eighths (⅜) inch brush stroke. The marking of the enclosure shall be visible.511.8.5 Enclosure components. The enclosure shall house a fire department connection panel containing the following components:1.One male rapid intervention crew/company universal air connection (RIC UAC) fitting. When connected to a female fitting, the assembled UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services 2013 Edition.2.Two (2) pressure gauges. The face of the pressure gauge shall be a minimum of two and one-half (2.5) inch diameter. The gauge shall have a pressure range of zero to ten thousand (0—10,000) psig and indicating units shall not be less than one hundred (100) psig or greater than two hundred fifty (250) psig increments. One pressure gauge shall be provided and marked to indicate the fill pressure. One pressure gauge shall be provided and marked to indicate the system pressure.3.One pressure regulator. One pressure regulator shall be installed between the RIC UAC fitting and the safety relief valve. The set pressure of the regulator shall not exceed the inlet pressure specified for the male RIC UAC fitting.4.One spring-loaded safety relief valve. A spring-loaded safety relief valve shall be installed downstream of the pressure regulator inlet. The relief valve shall meet the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Unfired Pressure Vessels, and shall not be field adjustable. The relief valve shall have a set-to- open pressure not exceeding 1.1 times the design pressure of the system.5.One shutoff valve. The shutoff valve shall be installed upstream of the male RIC UAC connection and check valve.6.One check valve. The check valve shall be installed between the male RIC UAC connection and the shutoff valve.7.Instructions. Instructions explaining how to operate the shutoff valve shall be posted.8.Tubing, fittings, adapters and supports. As required.511.8.6 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, the fire department connection panel enclosure shall be maintained locked by an approved means.511.8.7 Fire department key box. A fire department key box shall be provided adjacent to the fire department connection panel and enclosure. A key for the enclosure shall be provided in the key box.511.9 Interior cylinder fill panels and enclosure.511.9.1 Location. The panel shall be located a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches but not more than sixty (60) inches above the finished floor. Cylinder fill panels shall be installed in the interior of buildings as follows:1.High rise buildings. An interior cylinder fill panel and enclosure shall be installed at an approved central location on floors of high rise buildings commencing on the third floor above grade and every third floor thereafter. In addition, if basements exist greater than two (2) floors below grade, the fill panels will commence on the grade level and every third below grade level thereafter.2.Underground structures as defined by Section 511.2 An interior cylinder fill panel and enclosure shall be installed in approved locations on the grade level and every third below grade level thereafter.511.9.2 Cabinet requirements. Each cylinder fill panel shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of minimum eighteen (18) gauge carbon steel. The depth of the cabinet shall not create an exit obstruction. With the exception of the shutoff valve, pressure gauges, fill hoses and ancillary components, no system components shall be visible and shall be contained behind a minimum eighteen (18) gauge interior panel.511.9.3 Door. Hinges for the cabinet door shall be located inside of the cabinet. The door shall be arranged such that when the door is open, it does not reduce the required exit width or create an obstruction in the path of egress.511.9.4 Cabinet marking. The front of each cylinder fill panel shall be marked "FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM." The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the cabinet front and in letters that are a minimum of two (2) inches high with three-eighths (⅜) inch brush stroke. The marking of the cabinet shall be visible to emergency response personnel.511.9.5 Cabinet components. The cabinet shall be of sufficient size to allow for the installation of the following components:1.One shutoff valve. Shutoff valve to be located between the cylinder fill panel and the main compressed air riser. It is permissible to locate this shutoff valve outside of the cylinder fill panel.2.Two (2) pressure gauges. The face of each pressure gauge shall be a minimum two and one-half (2.5) inch diameter. The gauge shall have a pressure range of zero to ten thousand (0—10,000) psig and indicating units shall not be less than one hundred (100) psig or greater than two hundred fifty (250) psig increments. One pressure gauge shall be provided and marked to indicate the fill pressure on the four thousand five hundred (4,500) psig connections.3.One pressure regulator. One regulator shall be installed between the safety relief valve and the four thousand five hundred (4,500) psig fill connection. The set pressure of the regulator shall not exceed the discharge pressure specified for the RIC UAC fitting.4.One spring-loaded safety relief valve. A spring-loaded safety relief valve shall be installed downstream of the four thousand five hundred (4,500) psig pressure regulator inlet. The relief valve shall meet the requirements of CGAS-1.3 2016 Edition and shall not be field adjustable. The relief valve shall have a set to open pressure not exceeding 1.1 times the design pressure of the system.5.Four (4) four thousand five hundred (4,500) psig self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fill hoses with RIC UAC fittings. When protective caps are provided, they shall be equipped with a retainer so the cap cannot be disconnected from the hose.6.Tubing, fittings, adapters and supports. As required.511.9.6 Cylinder filling hose. The design of the cabinet shall provide a means for storing the hose to prevent kinking. When the hose is coiled, the brackets shall be installed so that the hose bend radius is maintained at four (4) inches or greater. The discharge outlet of each cylinder filling hose shall have a female RIC UAC. The female fitting shall be designed to connect to a male RIC UAC. The assembled RIC UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services, 2016 Edition.511.9.7 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, each panel cover shall be maintained locked by an approved means.511.10 Installation of components.511.10.1 Pressure monitoring switch. An electric low-pressure monitoring switch shall be installed in the piping system to monitor the air pressure. The pressure switch shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system. The pressure switch shall transmit a supervisory signal when the pressure of the breathing air system is less than three thousand (3,000) psig at seventy degrees (70° F) plus one hundred (100) psig. If the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, activation of the pressure switch shall activate an audible alarm located at the building's main entrance. A weather resistant sign shall be provided adjacent to the audible alarm stating, "FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM — LOW AIR PRESSURE ALARM." The lettering shall be in a contrasting color and the letters shall be a minimum of two (2) inches high with three-eighths (⅜) inch brush stroke.511.10.2 Tubing. Piping shall be constructed of stainless steel. Stainless steel tubing shall meet ASTM A-269, Grade 316. Stainless steel fitting shall be a minimum .375 outside diameter x .065 wall 316 fully annealed seamless. Stainless steel fittings shall be at least Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTM A-479. Routing of tubing and bends shall be such as to protect the tubing from mechanical damage. When piping must pass through a fire-rated assembly or other solid material, the piping shall be protected by a schedule 40 steel sleeve that is at least three (3) times the pipe diameter extending at twelve (12) inches past the assembly. Both ends of the sleeve shall be filled with an approved non-intumescent fire stop material.511.10.3 Support. Piping shall be supported at maximum intervals of five (5) feet. Individual tubing clamps and mounting components shall be mechanically secured to the building support-members in accordance with manufacturers specifications.511.10.4 Fittings. Fittings shall be constructed of stainless steel or other approved materials that are compatible with breathing air. The use of nonmetallic materials shall be compatible with breathing air. Stainless steel fittings shall be Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTM A-479.511.10.5 Prohibition. The use of carbon steel, iron pipe, malleable iron, high strength gray iron, or alloy steel is prohibited.511.11 System assembly requirements. The system shall be an all welded system except where the tubing joints are readily accessible and at the individual air fill panels. When mechanical high-pressure tube fittings are used, they shall be approved for the type of materials to be joined and rated for the maximum pressure of the system. Welding procedures shall meet nationally recognized standards of good practice. Prior to and during the welding of sections of tubing, a continuous, regulated dry nitrogen or argon purge at three (3) psig shall be maintained to eliminate contamination with products of the oxidation or welding flux. The purge shall commence a minimum of two (2) minutes prior to welding operations and continue until the welded joint is at an ambient temperature of sixty degrees (60° F) to eighty degrees (80° F).511.12 Prevention of contamination. The installing contractor shall ensure that, at all times, the system components are not exposed to contaminants, including but not limited to, oils, solvents, dirt and construction materials. When contamination of system components has occurred, the affected component shall not be installed in the system.511.13 Testing and inspection.511.13.1 Testing. Following the initial fabrication, assembly, and installation of the piping distribution system, exterior connection panel and interior cylinder fill panels, the Fire Medical Rescue Department shall witness the pneumatic testing of the complete system at a minimum test pressure of five thousand five hundred (5,500) psi using oil free dry air, nitrogen or argon. A minimum twenty-four (24) hour pneumatic or hydrostatic test shall be performed. During this test, all fittings, joints and system components shall be inspected for leaks. A solution compatible with the system component materials shall be used on each joint and fitting. Any defects in the system or leaks detected shall be documented on an inspection report, repaired or replaced. A test of the low-pressure monitoring switch shall be performed. Each air fill panel shall be tested for compatibility with the Fire Medical Rescue Department's SCBA RIC UAC. The pipe or tubing manufacturer mill report shall be provided to the Fire Medical Rescue Department.511.13.2 A minimum of two (2) samples shall be taken from separate air fill panels and submitted to an independent certified gas analysis laboratory to verify the system's cleanliness and that the air is certified as breathing air. The laboratory shall submit a written report of the analysis to the Fire Medical Rescue Department documenting that the breathing air complies with this section.511.13.3 During the period of air quality analysis, the air fill panel inlet shall be secured so that no air can be introduced into the system and each air fill panel shall be provided with a sign stating, "AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS IN PROGRESS, DO NOT FILL OR USE ANY AIR FROM THIS SYSTEM." This sign shall be a minimum of eight and one half (8-½) inches by eleven (11) inches with minimum of one-inch lettering.511.13.4 Special inspection. Prior to the final acceptance of the firefighter breathing air system, the building owner shall provide for the special inspection, testing and certification of the system. Special inspections shall be administered as required by Section 1704 of the International Building Code. At a minimum, the inspections shall include verifying the system's compatibility with the Fire Medical Rescue Department's SCBA apparatus, the system's ability to maintain five thousand (5,000) psi working pressure, the operability of the low-pressure monitoring switch and that the system's air quality complies with the requirements of Section 511.12. Prior to final acceptance, the building owner shall provide the Fire Medical Rescue Department with written verification of a testing and certification contract. Upon satisfactory completion of all city fire code inspections, special inspection, tests, and verification of air quality, the system shall be considered complete.511.14 Annual maintenance inspections. The breathing air within the system shall be inspected at least annually in accordance with this section. As part of the inspection, one air sample shall be taken and certified as breathing air in accordance with this section. The laboratory test results shall be maintained onsite and readily available for review by the Fire Medical Rescue Department.
Sec. 12-1-20 A (12) adopts appendix L of the IFC in principal but no specific enforcable requirments have been detailed.
Section 8-1-1
Adoption Of CodesThe International Fire Code, 2018 edition, is adopted including Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings, Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution, Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Appendix E Hazard Categories, Appendix F Hazard Ranking, Appendix G Cryogenic Fluids, Weight, and Volume Equivalents, Appendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions, Appendix I Fire Protection Systems-Noncompliant Conditions, Appendix J Building Information Sign and Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems, as published by the International Code Council.
Sec 14-204 Revision Of CodeSections listed in this document shall replace or amend sections with the same number in the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume IAPPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
Sec. 20-144. - Amendments; modified.Add: F511F511 Firefighter Air Systems. All buildings defined as a high rise structure shall be equipped with an approved rescue air replenishment system.
Except as stated in this section or as amended below in section 8.16.020 of this chapter, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Banning. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted: Chapter 1 (excluding Sections 103.2 and 109.3), Chapters 3 and 25, and Sections 403.12, 503, 510.2, and 1103.2.
(Ord. No. 1503, § 2, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 1555, § 1, 12-10-19; Ord. No. 1586 , § 2, 11-8-22)
Sec. 19.48.010 adopts appendix L of the California Fire Code in principal but no specific enforcable requirments have been detailed.
Section 914 of the fire code is amended by adding the following paragraph:Section 914.3.9 Firefighter breathing air replenishment system. All Group B and Group R occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than seventy-five feet (75') above the lowest level of fire department vehicular access, shall be equipped with an approved rescue air replenishment system as per Appendix L. Such a system shall provide an adequate pressurized fresh air supply through a permanent piping system for the replenishment of portable life sustaining air equipment carried by fire department, rescue, and other personnel in the performance of their duties. Location and specifications or access stations to, and the installation of, such air replenishment systems shall be in accordance with the requirements of the fire chief.(Ord. No. 643, § 4, 12-12-19)
8.12.010 Adoption.
The City Council of the City of Canyon Lake does hereby adopt the California Fire Code, as amended. Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in this Chapter, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each Chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Canyon Lake. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted: Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Section 111.3 is not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, and 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted. One copy of this Code has been and is now filed in the office of the Fire Chief of the City of Canyon Lake Fire Department and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated.(Ord. 190, passed 1-15-2020; Am. Ord. 213, passed 10-6-2021; Am. Ord. 227, passed 11-9-2022)
Sec. 8.12.060 adopts appendix L of the California Fire Code in principal but no specific enforcable requirments have been detailed.
15.32.160 - Section 914.3.9—Added.Section 914.3.9 is added to this code and shall read as follows:Section 914.3.9 Multistoried. High-rise Safety Requirements.All Group B and Group R occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than seventy-five feet (75') above the lowest level of fire department vehicular access, shall be equipped with an approved Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System.as outlined in Appendix L Such a system shall provide an adequate pressurized fresh air supply through a permanent piping system for the replenishment of portable life sustaining air equipment carried by fire department, rescue, and other personnel in the performance of their duties. Location and specifications of access stations to, and the installation of, such air replenishment systems shall be made in accordance with the requirements of the fire chief.( Ord. No. 1461 , § 10(Exh. L), 11-28-2022)
15.22.030 Incorporation by reference.
Except as stated in this section or as amended below in Section 15.22.050, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Desert Hot Springs. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted—Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 111.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, 1103.2 and 5707 are adopted. (Ord. 767 11-1-22; Ord. 697 11-19-19)
Sec. 110.20.010. - Findings and adoption of the California fire code.
Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in Section 5 of this ordinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Eastvale. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted - Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Section 103.2 and 109.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.12, 503, 510.2, and 1103.2 are adopted.
Sec. 8.10.010. - Fire Code adopted.
Except as stated in this section or as amended below in Section 8.10.020, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the city. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted—Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Section 103.2 and 111.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted. The provisions of the 2019 California Fire Code and Appendices Chapter B, BB, C, CC, and H shall apply to all incorporated areas of the city by ratification. The California Fire Code shall be known as the fire code of the city.
(Ord. No. 2016-15, § 2(8.10.010), 12-15-2016; Ord. No. 2019-18 , § 8, 12-5-2019; Ord. No. 2022-18 , § 6, 11-17-2022)
8.08.010 - Adoption of the California Fire Code.
Except as stated in this section or as amended below in Section 8.08.020 of this chapter; all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the city of La Quinta. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted: Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, (except that Sections 103.2 and 111.3 are not adopted); and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, 1103.2 and 5707, published by the California Building Standards Commission are adopted for the purpose of establishing the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises, and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations within the city.
Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms therein, on file with the building official, are referenced and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
( Ord. 604 § 4, Exh. A(17), 2022; Ord. 581 § 4, 2019; Ord. 551 § 4, 2016; Ord. 517 § 4, 2013; Ord. 483 § 2, 2010; Ord. 447 § 2, 2007; Ord. 376 Exh. A(13), 2001; Ord. 330 Exh. A(19), 1999; Ord. 276 § 2, 1995; Ord. 115 § 2, 1987)
§ 8.20.010 APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.Except as stated in this section or as amended below in this chapter, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Menifee. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted, except that Section 103.2 and 111.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3 and 25 and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, and 1103.2 are adopted.(Ord. 2016-205, passed 11-16-2016; Am. Ord. 2019-285, passed 11-20-2019; Am. Ord. 2022- 364, passed 11-16-2022)
For buildings more than 10 stories in height, shall install Firefighter Air Replenishment System per Menlo Park Fire Protection District Standards and Guidelines Manual.
For buildings more than 10 stories in height, shall install Firefighter Air Replenishment System per Menlo Park Fire Protection District Standards and Guidelines Manual.
5.09.010 Adoption of the fire code.
Except as stated in this section or as amended in Section 15.09.050, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2019 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Norco. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2019 California Fire Code are hereby adopted: Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 109.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.12, 503, 510.2, and 1103.2 are adopted. (Ord. 1053 Sec. 1 (Exh. A), 2019)
15.26.010 Adoption of the California Fire Code.
D. Application and Adoption of the California Fire Code. Except as stated in this section or as amended below in subsection E of this section, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the city of Palm Desert. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted - Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 111.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3,25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, 1103.2 and 5707 are adopted.
15.12.010 California Fire Code adopted with amendments.
Except as stated in this section or as amended below in Section 8.08.020 of this chapter, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted - Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 111.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and 5707, of the Fire Code published by the California Building Standards Commission are adopted for the purpose of establishing the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises, and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations within the city.(Ord. 1201 § 3, 2022)
Chapter 15.100 HIGHRISE BUILDINGS
Article I. General Provisions15.100.010 Enforcement and application.The highrise regulations set forth in this chapter shall be enforced by the fire department and the building inspections division. These regulations shall apply to all new buildings which have floors used for human occupancy located more than seventy-five (75) feet above the lowest level of fire department access, except those for which complete plans are submitted to the building inspections division within sixty (60) days after enactment of these regulations. (Prior code §§ 9.28.1200, 15.07.700)Article II. Fire Department Equipment15.100.100 Fire department breathing air system.
A piped air system shall be installed to allow fire department to fill portable air bottles. An outlet shall be installed in each equipment storage room. The inlet shall be placed in a location approved by the fire department. The air system shall meet or exceed the fire department design and test specifications manual. (Prior code §§ 9.28.1209, 15.08.805)
511.1. Local Standards for High-Rise Buildings and Tunnels.Except as stated in the next paragraph, an approved air replenishment system shall be installed in all buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than 120 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access. This requirement shall apply for all buildings meeting this definition when the building permit application for construction was made after March 30, 2004.Exception: All buildings that are covered by this section but that are equipped with a fire service access elevator (FSAE) pursuant to California Building Code Section 3007 are not required to install an air replenishment system.The air replenishment system will provide a means for firefighters to refill air bottles for selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) through a permanently installed piping distribution system. The system shall be tested and maintained in accordance with San Francisco Fire Department AdministrativeBulletin 5.07.The fire code official may require an air replenishment system be installed in new underground transportation or pedestrian tunnels exceeding 300 feet (91 440 mm).
8.16.020 Adoption and amendments to California Fire Code.
A. Application and Adoption of the California Fire Code. Except as stated in this section or as amended below, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted—Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 111.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted.Ord. 22-18 § 2 (Exh. 1)
Appendix L, Section L101.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:L101.1 Scope. The following buildings shall be equipped with a firefighter breathing air replenishment system, as approved by the Fire Chief or designee. The system shall provide an adequate pressurized air supply through permanent piping system with access stations for replenishment of portable breathing air equipment used by Fire Department personnel:1.Any building having floors used for human occupancy located more than seventy five feet (75') above the lowest level of the fire department vehicular or personnel access, whichever access is more restrictive, as determined by the Fire Chief;2.Any building with two (2) or more stories underground;3.Any tunnel over five hundred feet (500') in length;4.Any building where the fire apparatus access point is located more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the nearest entrance to the building.Appendix L, Section L104.13.1, subparagraphs 1 & 2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:1.Breathing air replenishment access stations shall be located no more than one hundred fifty feet (150') apart, and on at least every third floor in multi-story buildings and structures.2.In buildings requiring fill stations, one fill station shall be provided adjacent to an exit stair at a location designated by the fire code official. In buildings with three or more exit stairs on a floor, additional fill stations shall be provided at a ratio of one fill station for every three stairs, but in no case exceeding 150 feet apart horizontally or vertically.Appendix L, Section L104.13.2, subparagraph 5 of the 2022 California Fire Code, shall be amended to delete the exception.(Ord. 30836.)
914.3.8 Fire fighter air replenishment systems. A fire fighter air replenishment system shall be provided in all new high-rise buildings of ten (10) or more stories in height. The fire fighter breathing air system installation and maintenance shall comply with Appendix L. Inspection records shall be kept on site and shall be readily available to the fire code official.
16.52.511. Firefighter air replenishment systems.California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 511 to read:511.1 Firefighter air replenishment systems. A firefighter’s air replenishment system in accordance with Section 511 and Appendix L as amended shall be installed in any building classified as a high rise by the California Building Code.Exception: When approved by the fire code official, fire service access elevators in accordance with the California Building Code or another alternate system designed to meet firefighter safety as determined and approved by the fire code official may be allowed.511.2 Firefighter air replenishment system maintenance. Existing firefighter’s air replenishment systems shall be maintained in an operable condition and shall be tested in accordance with nationally recognized fire safety standards.(Ord. 3101-16 § 1; Ord. 3044-14 § 2; Ord. 3018-13 § 2).
Section 8-1-1
Adoption Of CodesThe International Fire Code, 2018 edition, is adopted including Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings, Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution, Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Appendix E Hazard Categories, Appendix F Hazard Ranking, Appendix G Cryogenic Fluids, Weight, and Volume Equivalents, Appendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions, Appendix I Fire Protection Systems-Noncompliant Conditions, Appendix J Building Information Sign and Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems, as published by the International Code Council.
8.4.102: ADOPTION OF THE FIRE CODE, PREFACE AND APPENDICES, TO THE2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:Pursuant to Part 2 of Article 16 of Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes and pursuant tothe Charter of the City there is hereby adopted by reference the International Fire Code,2021 Edition of the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, CountryClub Hills, IL, 60478-5795, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, K, L, and 0 as setforth therein. These appendices are deemed included as a part of any reference to theInternational Fire Code. One copy of the 2021 International Fire Code, and one copy ofall Amendments to these Codes, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and may beinspected during regular business hours. The above Code is adopted as if set out atlength, subject to modifications, additions, or deletions as set forth in Section 8.4.105 ofthis part.
Sec. 5-41000. - Adoption.modifiedThe City of Commerce City adopts the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) to be known as the City of Commerce City Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M and N and all standards contained in such code and appendix chapters, save and except such amendments as set forth in this article. The IFC is available to view for free on the International Code Council's website.(Ord. No. 2488 , § 2(Exh. A), 5-15-23)
15.48.080 - IFC local amendments.The following IFC sections are amended as follows:1.Section 101.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Evans, hereinafter referred to as "this code."2.Section 101.2.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted.The following appendices published by the International Code Council and NFPA standards are specifically adopted as technical references and may be used by the Fire Code Official to interpret, administer and enforce the Fire Code of the City of Evans:1.Appendix B, Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings2.Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution3.Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads4.Appendix E, Hazard Categories5.Appendix F, Hazard Ranking6.Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume Equivalents7.Appendix H, Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements (HMIS) Instructions8.Appendix I, Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions9.Appendix J, Building Information Sign10.Appendix K, Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities11.Appendix L, Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems12.Appendix N, Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions13.The Fire Protection Handbook14.IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement
73.A new CHAPTER 68 APPENDIX ADOPTION STATUS is hereby added to read as follows:
L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems Adopted
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 15.16 of the Fountain Municipal Code City of Fountainadopted the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendix chapters A, B, C, D, E, F,G, H, I, J, K, L, and M.
14.24.010 - International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.In accordance with C.R.S. 31-16-201 et seq., and the Lakewood City Charter, the International Fire Code of the International Code Council, 2021 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, H, I, K, L, M and N, hereinafter "International Fire Code", is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the deletions, amendments and additions contained herein.(Ord. O-2023-15 § 1, 2023; Ord. O-2018-6 § 11, 2018; Ord. 2011-10 § 13, 2011; Ord. O-2006-17 § 13, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 8, 2003)
Sec. 16.32.010. - International Fire Code, appendices and standards adopted.Pursuant to C.R.S. title 31, article 16, part 2, and article IV of the Charter, the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including appendices except for appendix A and I published by the International Code Council and copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, is adopted as the city fire code, by reference, as amended. All references in this code to the International Fire Code are references to the edition referenced in this section.
(Code 2009, § 16.32.010; Ord. No. O-2021-66 , § 1(16.32.010), 11-30-2021)
Section L101.1 is repealed and reenacted read as follows:
L101.1 Scope. The design, installation and maintenance of fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be in accordance with this section.
Section L101 is amended by the addition of the following new subsection to read as follows:
L101.2 Required installations. A fire fighter air replenishment system shall be installed in the following buildings:
1. Buildings classified as high-rise in accordance with the International Building Code.
2. Underground structures that are two or more floors below grade with an area greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m 2 ).
Section L103.2 is amended to read as follows:
L103.2 Construction permit. A construction permit in accordance with 105.7.24 is required for installation of or modification to a FARS. The construction permit application shall include documentation of an acceptance and testing plan as specified in Section L105.
Section L103.3 is amended to read as follows:
L103.3 Operational permit. An operational permit in accordance with 105.6.50 is required to maintain a FARS.
Section 103 is amended by the addition of the following new subsection to read as follows:
L103.4 Plans. Prior to the installation of a FARS, a minimum of two sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted to the fire prevention officer for review and approval. Plans shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this section and shall include calculations prepared by a registered design professional demonstrating that the design criteria for all pressure containing components is satisfied plus a minimum safety factor of 25 percent. Plans and specifications shall conform to guidance documents provided by the Division of the Fire Marshal.
Section 104 is amended by the addition of the following new subsections to read as follows:
L104.1.1 Contractor qualification. The FARS shall be installed by an ASSE 6010 certified installer.
L104.1.2 Prevention of contamination. The installing contractor shall ensure that, at all times, the system components are not exposed to contaminants, including, but not limited to, oils, solvents, dirt and construction materials. When contamination of the system components has occurred, the effected component shall not be installed in the system.
Section L104.4 is amended to read as follows:
L104.4 Cylinder refill rate. The FARS shall be capable of refilling breathing air cylinders of a size and pressure used by the fire department at a rate of not less than two empty cylinders in 2 minutes at the most remote cylinder filling panel.
Section L104.5 is amended to read as follows:
L104.5 Breathing air supply. Where a fire department mobile air unit is available, the FARS shall be supplied by an external mobile air connection in accordance with Section L104.14.
Section L104.8 is amended to read as follows:
L104.8 Materials and equipment. Pressurized system components shall be listed or approved for their intended use and rated for the maximum allowable design pressure in the system. Piping and fittings shall be stainless steel meeting the requirements of ASTM A269, Grade 316 or equivalent.
Section L104.8 is amended by the addition of the following new subsections to read as follows:
L1404.8.1 Marking. System piping, gauges, valves and air outlets shall be clearly marked by means of permanent signage indicating their function. Markings used for piping systems shall consist of the following:
1. Content's name.
2. Direction of flow arrow.
Markings shall be located as follows:
1. At each valve.
2. At wall, floor or ceiling penetrations.
3. At each change of direction.
4. At a minimum of every 20 feet of fraction thereof throughout the piping system.
L104.8.2 Prohibited materials. The use of carbon steel, iron pipe, malleable iron, high-strength gray iron or alloy steel is prohibited.
Section L104.9 is amended to read as follows:
L104.9 Welded connections. Piping connections that are concealed shall be welded. Prior to and during the welding of sections of tubing, a continuous, regulated dry nitrogen or argon purge at 3 psig (20.68 kPa) shall be maintained to eliminate contamination with products of the oxidation or welding flux. The purge shall commence a minimum of 2 minutes prior to welding operations and continue until the welded joint is at an ambient temperature between 60 F and 80 F (15.5 C to 26.6 C).
Section L104.13 is amended to read as follows:
L104.13 Interior Fill stations. Fire fighter air replenishment fill stations shall comply with Section L104.13.1 through L104.13.3.
Section L104.13.1 is amended to read as follows:
L104.13.1 Location. Fill stations for refilling breathing air cylinders shall be located as follows:
1. Aboveground structures. An interior fill station shall be installed on floor landings in all stairwells, commencing on the second-floor landing above grade, below grade and every other floor thereafter.
2. Underground structures. An interior fill station shall be installed on floor landings in all stairwells, commencing on the third floor below grade and every other below-grade level thereafter.
Section L104.13 is amended by the addition of the following new subsections to read as follows:
L104.13.4 Cabinet requirements. Each interior fill station shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel. The depth of the cabinet shall not create an exit obstruction when installed in building stairways. All components with the exception of the shutoff valve, pressure gauges, fill hoses and ancillary components shall be contained behind a minimum 18-gauge interior panel.
L104.13.4.1 Door. Hinges for the cabinet door shall be located inside of the cabinet. The door shall be arranged such that when the door is open, it does not reduce the required exit width or create an obstruction in the path of egress. A minimum of 80 percent of the door surface area shall be constructed of tempered glass. The thickness of the glass shall not be greater than 1/8 inch (3.17 mm).
L104.3.4.2 Marking. The front of each interior fill station panel shall be marked "FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM." The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the background and are of a minimum 2 inches high with a 3/8 inch stroke.
L104.13.5 Components. The cabinet shall be of sufficient size to allow for the installation of the following components:
1. One isolation valve located between the air discharge line to the next fill station and the downstream line to the air base station supply or the air fill station immediately below to the next fill station above the air base station.
2. The fill hoses and isolation valves shall be installed between the air bottle connection line and the fresh air supply.
3. Excess bleed valves shall be located between the air bottle fill hose and the next fill station.
4. Four SCBA fill hoses are required at a single fill station, the air supply lines shall be identified as 5500 psig pressure and shall be controlled by a single valve between the air supply and air bottle. The SCBA fill hoses shall be designed with RIC UAC fittings. A protective cap shall be provided for each hose.
5. Mechanical supports for piping, hoses, gauges and pressure components shall be designed and built to provide a solid rigid structure.
L104.13.6 Cylinder filling hose. The design of the cabinet shall provide a means for storing the hose to prevent kinking. When the hose is coiled, the brackets shall be installed so that the hose bend radius is maintained at 4 inches (102 mm) or greater.
The discharge outlet of each cylinder filling hose shall have a female RIC UAC. The female fitting shall be designed to connect to a male RIC UAC. The assembled RIC UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
L104.13.7 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, each panel cover shall remain locked by an approved means.
Section L104.14.1 is amended to read as follows:
L104.14.1 Location. The location of the external mobile air connection shall be within 40 feet of approved fire department vehicle access and approved by the fire prevention officer.
Section L104.14.2 is amended by the addition of the following new subsection to read as follows:
L104.14.2.1 Protection from weather. The external mobile air connection shall be secured inside of a weather-resistant enclosure visible from the roadway on approach.
Section L104.14 is amended by the addition of the following new subsections to read as follows:
L104.14.4 Construction. The external mobile air connection panel shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel, provided with corrosion preventive coating or equivalent.
L104.14.5 External mobile air connection marking. The front of the enclosure shall be marked "FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM" on a highly visible permanently attached weather-proof sign. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the background and are of a minimum 2 inches high with 3/8 inch stroke.
L104.14.6 External mobile air connection enclosure components. The components in the external mobile air connection panel shall consist of the necessary components to provide air to the air fill stations located on the upper or lower buildings levels, or both. The external mobile air connection shall be designed to allow connection from the mobile air unit. The following components shall be installed in the external mobile air connection enclosure:
1. One male rapid intervention crew (RIC) universal air connection (UAC) filling. When connected to a female fitting, the assembled UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
2. One downstream shutoff valve.
3. One pressure gauge to check pressure of the piping distribution to air filling stations located on upper and lower building levels.
4. One pressure relief valve designed for 1.25 times the design discharge of the fire department air supply or air supply trucks. All fittings, hoses, and hard piping in the external mobile air connection panel and distribution piping to air filling station supply panels, shall be designed for an air pressure of 1.5 times the pressure of the fire department air delivery system.
5. External mobile air connections can be designed for an air pressure supply piping system for supply of air to air filling stations. The air supply lines will require an intermediate regulator to provide air pressure for a 5,000 psi (34,473 kPa) for a 4.5 air pack system. The air supply lines will be fitted with separate pressure relief valves set at 1.25 times the working pressure of the air supply line and the operating pressure of the pressurized lines.
6. The relief valve, fittings and connection hose shall meet the requirement of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 7 Section VIII, Unified Pressure Vessel Code. The installation of the piping system, as a minimum, will be based on ASME B31.3-2012.
7. Mechanical supports for piping, hoses, gauges and pressure components, shall be designed and built to provide a solid rigid structure.
L104.14.7 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, the external mobile air connection panel enclosure shall remain locked by an approved means.
L104.14.7.1 Knox box. A Knox box shall be provided adjacent to the enclosure. Two keys for the enclosure shall be provided in the Knox box.
Section L104.15.2 is amended to read as follows:
L104.15.2 Alarm supervision, monitoring and notification. The air monitoring system shall be electrically supervised and monitored by an approved supervising station, or where approved, shall initiate audible and visual supervisory signals at a constantly attended location and the fire command center.
Section L104.15.3 is amended to read as follows:
L104.15.3 Air quality status display. Air quality status shall be visually displayed at the external mobile air connection required by Section L104.14 and the fire command center.
Section L104.15 is amended by the addition of the following new subsection to read as follows:
L104.15.4 Pressure monitoring switch. An electric low-pressure monitoring switch shall be installed in the piping system to monitor the air pressure. The pressure switch shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system. The pressure switch shall initiate a supervisory signal when the pressure of the breathing-air system is less than 3,000 psig (20,685 kPa) at 70 F (21 C) + 100 psig (690 kPa).
Section L105 is repealed and reenacted as follows:
SECTION L105 ACCEPTANCE TESTS
L105.1 Acceptance tests. Upon completion of the installation, a FARS shall be acceptance tested to verify compliance with equipment manufacturers' instructions and design documents. Oversight of the acceptance tests shall be provided by a registered design professional and witnessed by the fire prevention officer. Acceptance testing shall include all of the following:
1. A pneumatic test in accordance with ASME B31.3 of the complete system at a minimum test pressure of 110 percent of the system design pressure using oil free dry air, nitrogen or argon shall be conducted. Test pressure shall be maintained for not less than 24 hours. During this test, all fittings, joints and system components shall be inspected for leaks. Any defects in the system or leaks detected shall be documented on an inspection report and repaired or replaced.
2. A cylinder-filling performance test shall be conducted to verify compliance with the required breathing air cylinder refill rate from the exterior mobile air connection and where provided, a stored air pressure supply system.
3. The air quality monitoring system shall be testing to verify both of the following conditions:
3.1 Visual indicators required by Section L104.15.1 function properly.
3.2 Supervisory signals are transmitted as required by Section L104.15.2 for each sensor based on a sensor function test.
4. Connections intended for fire department use shall be confirmed as compatible with the fire department's mobile air unit, SCBA cylinders and, where provided RIC/UAC connections.
5. Air samples shall be taken from not less than two fill stations and submitted to an approved gas analysis laboratory to verify compliance with NFPA 1989. The FARS shall not be placed into service until a written report verifying compliance with NFPA 1989 has been provided to the fire prevention officer
5.1 During the period of air quality analysis, the air fill panel inlet shall be secured so that no air can be introduced into the system and each air fill panel shall be provided with a sign stating "AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS IN PROGRESS, DO NOT FILL OR USE ANY AIR FROM THIS SYSTEM." This sign shall be a minimum of 8-1/2 by 11 inches with a minimum of 1-inch lettering.
L105.2 System acceptance and certification. Prior to the final acceptance of the FARS, the building owner shall provide for the testing and certification of the system. As a minimum, this shall include verifying the system's compatibility with the fire department's SCBA apparatus; the system's ability to maintain 5500 psig working pressure; the operability of the low-pressure monitoring switch and that the system's air quality complies with the requirements of NFPA 1989. Prior to final acceptance, the building owner shall provide the fire prevention officer with written verification of a testing and certification contract. Upon satisfactory completion of all tests and verification of air quality, the system shall be considered complete.
5.09.010 Adoption of the fire code.
57. ADOPTION STATUS is hereby added to read as follows:
L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems Adopted
Sec. 3-2-21. - Legislative findings; International Fire Code adoption by reference.
(b) International Fire Code adopted by reference. The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including the appendices thereto, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL, 60478, May 2014, hereinafter referred to as the International Fire Code (IFC), is hereby adopted and enacted by reference as the fire prevention code of the City; provided, however, that the following portions or provisions thereof are not hereby adopted: (a) the Preface, (b) the sample form of ordinance adopting the IFC, and (c) Appendix A, Board of Appeals. Whenever this Code refers to the "International Fire Code" or "I.F.C.," the reference shall be taken to mean the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, as adopted and amended in this Chapter.
62 . APPENDIX ADOPTION STATUS is hereby added to read as follows:
L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems Adopted
Sec. 18-7-30. - Amendments.
Appendix L is hereby adopted in its entirety:
Sec. 5-86. Fire Code.
(a) Adoption. The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and
incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the fire code of the City of Wheat
Ridge. One copy of said International Fire Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may
be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is
adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. Only the following
Appendices are hereby adopted by reference: Appendices B, C, D, F, H, I, K, L and M. The 2018
International Fire Code shall be known as the “I.F.C.” or the “fire code” and may be cited and
referred to as such.
ec. 14-24. - Adoption of appendices of Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes.The city council hereby adopts the following appendices of the above referenced codes, as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, by reference as though they were copied herein fully:
International Building Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition: All appendices.
International Fire Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
International Residential Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition: All appendices.
(Ord. No. 17-002, § 1, 1-23-17; Ord. No. 18-03, § 2, 2-26-18; Ord. No. 19-09, § 2, 12-16-19)
Sec. 59-1. - Fire prevention code—Adopted.The rules and regulations for fire prevention as recommended by the International Code Council, International Fire Code, latest edition, with appendices, with state amendments and as modified by the state safety fire commissioner are hereby adopted in their entirety as the fire prevention code of the city. Copies of the code is on file with the clerk, the building official and the chief of the fire department. Such code is hereby adopted and incorporated as part of this chapter as fully as if set out at length in this section, and the provisions of such code shall be effective and controlling within the corporate limits of the city from and after the date of adoption and approval of this section.
(Ord. No. 2017-06 , 3-6-2017)
7-10-1: INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED
(A) Fire Code Adopted: The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, as published by theInternational Code Council, Inc., including all Appendices, are hereby adopted as an official firecode of the City, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended bythe provisions of this Chapter.
L101.2 When FARS Required. In buildings constructed after January 1, 2022, a FARS shall be installed when any of the following conditions occur:
1.Building is five (5) or more stories in height above grade.2.Building has two (2) or more floors below grade.3.Building is 500,000 square feet or more in size.
L101.3 Location of FARS. In all buildings in which FARS is installed, each stairwell shall have a supply riser. A FARS air filling station shall be located on odd- numbered floors in the primary stairwell and on even-numbered stairs in the secondary stairwells, including stairwells below grade. For purposes of this section, "primary stairwell" shall be defined as the stairwell located closest to the main entrance; "secondary stairwell" shall be defined as all other stairwells. For buildings 500,000 square feet or more in size, an interior air fill panel shall be located within two hundred feet (200') of the main entrance and at intervals not exceeding four hundred feet (400') thereafter.
L101.4 External air fill station. A In all buildings in which FARS is installed, a minimum of one (1) external air fill station will be required for supplementing the air supply or refilling the system. Depending on the size and complexity of the facility, more than one external air fill station may be required, as specified by the firefighter air replenishment professional preparing the plans.
L101.5 FARS Plan Review. Prior to construction, plans and specifications showing the location of all FARS shall be submitted to the Fire Department plans examiner for plan review and approval prior to installation. Plans and specifications shall be prepared by a firefighter air replenishment professional and certified by an Idaho licensed professional engineer.
L101.6 Air Supply Specifications. All FARS shall have an on-site cascade system capable of refilling fifty (50) air bottles or shall provide an external ground level connection for an air supply trailer, as determined by the Fire Department plans examiner.
IFC Appendix L shall be amended to add Sections L101.2—L101.5 to read as follows:
L101.2 When FARS Required. In buildings constructed after January 1, 2022, a FARS shall be installed when any of the following conditions occur:
Building is five (5) or more stories in above grade.
Building has two (2) or more floors below grade.
Building is 500,000 square feet or more in size on a single level.
L101.3 Location of FARS. In buildings in which a FARS is required, each stairwell shall have a supply riser, and SCBA fill stations shall be located on odd numbered floors in the primary stairwell and on even numbered stairs in the secondary stairwells, including stairwells below grade. For purposes of this section, "primary stairwell" shall be defined as the stairwell located closest to the main entrance; "secondary stairwell" shall be defined as all other stairwells. For buildings 500,000 square feet or more in size, an interior air fill panel shall be located within two hundred feet (200') of the main entrance and at intervals not exceeding four hundred feet (400') thereafter.
L101.4 External air fill station. In all buildings in which FARS is installed, a minimum of one (1) external fill station will be required for supplementing the air supply of refilling the system. Depending on the size and complexity of the facility, more than one external air fill station may be required, as specified by the firefighter air replenishment professional preparing the plan.
L101.4 FARS Plan Review. Prior to construction, plans and specifications showing the location of all FARS shall be submitted to the fire department or their designee for review and approval prior to installation. Plans and specifications shall be prepared by a firefighter air replenishment professional and certified by an Idaho licensed professional engineer.
L101.5 FARS Specifications. Prior to construction, plans and specifications showing the location of all FARS shall be submitted to the Fire Department plans examiner for plan review and approval prior to installation. Plans and specifications shall be prepared by a firefighter air replenishment professional and certified by an Idaho Licensed professional engineer.
L101.6 FARS Air Supply Specifications. All FARS shall have an on-site cascade system capable of refilling fifty (50) air bottles and shall provide an external ground level connection for an air supply trailer, as determined by the Fire Department plans examiner.
16.28.010. - Adopted; exceptions.
A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2015, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as the fire prevention code of the city for establishing minimum regulations regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Fire Code, 2015, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in this chapter.
(Code 1976, § 16.28.010; Ord. No. G39-18, 2018)16.28.030. - Additions, insertions, and changes.Appendix L, entitled "Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems," shall be adopted in its entirety.
(L) Adopt the following appendices
Appendix Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems
Sec. 18-30. - 2021 International Fire Code—IFC.The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, published in pamphlet form, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Village of Hanover Park, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises with such amendments as are hereafter set forth in this article.
(Ord. No. O-23-08 , § 1, 2-2-2023)
Sec. 18-31. - Amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code—IFC.
(72)APPENDIX L - REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS is adopted.
7-5-1: ADOPTION:
A. The 2021 international fire code (IFC) as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by the Village by reference and is made a part hereof as if fully set forth in this section with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth in section 7-5-2 of this article. To the extent that the provisions of the IFC are inconsistent with any codes previously adopted by the Village by reference, the provisions of the IFC shall govern unless specifically set forth in this code. In the event of a conflict between any provisions of the IFC and any provision of the Oak Park Village Code, the provisions of the Oak Park Village Code shall govern.B. There shall be three (3) copies of the IFC kept on file for public inspection in the office of the Chief Building Official. (Ord. 2014-0-62, 10-6-2014, eff. 1-1-2015; amd. Ord. 20-083, 9-21-2020; Ord. 23-52, 6-20-2023)7-5-2: AMENDMENTS:
The 2021 international fire code, as adopted pursuant to section 7-5-1 of this article, is hereby amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the overstricken language as follows:
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 101 - GENERAL101. 2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. The following appendices are adopted as part of this code:
1. Appendix B - Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings;
2. Appendix C - Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution;
3. Appendix D - Fire Apparatus Access Roads;
4. Appendix F - Hazard Ranking;
5. Appendix H - Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions;
6. Appendix I - Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions;
7. Appendix K - Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities; and
8. Appendix L - Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems.
91.00 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, FIRE, EXISTING BUILDING CODES AND NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE.1) The 2021 Editions Of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, Existing Building Code and all appendixes, annual supplements thereto, and all referenced standards and codes therein and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2021 Edition, unless deleted, modified or amended by this chapter or other ordinances adopted by the village, is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing minimum standards, rules and regulations required for Life Safety and Fire Protection in buildings or structures within the jurisdiction of the village, and the provisions thereof shall apply with the same force and effect as if fully set forth in this chapter. Copies of all said International Codes, and all annual supplements thereto and all referenced standards and codes therein shall be kept on file with the Fire Prevention Bureau, Village Clerk and Building Inspector and available for publici nspection.
14.01.020 - Adoption of the International Fire Code™, 2018 edition.A.The International Fire Code™, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, H, I, K, and L, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the fire code of the village of Wheeling, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provide; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Fire Code on file in the office of the village of Wheeling, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in Section 14.01.020.B. and Section 14.01.020.C., of this Chapter.
15.32.010 International Fire Code (2015) adopted.
[Ord. No. 2020-350]Except as hereinafter modified, the International Code Council's 2015 International Fire Code, including appendices, is adopted by reference as the fire code of the City of Davenport, Iowa, and hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter.
160.01 ADOPTION OF CODE. That certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file inthe office of the Fire Chief, being marked and designated as the newest edition of the NFPA 1,Fire Prevention Code, including all Appendix Chapters, as prepared by the TechnicalCommittee on Fire Prevention Code and acted on by the National Fire Protection Association,Inc., is hereby adopted as the code of the City for regulating and governing the safeguardingof life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and useof hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life orproperty in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City, and providing for theissuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations,provisions, conditions and terms of such newest edition of the NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code,as prepared by the Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code and acted on by the NationalFire Protection Association, Inc., are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as iffully set out in this chapter.
91.001 ADOPTION OF FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
Unless specifically provided for in other codes or city ordinances, the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition (hereinafter to be known as the IFC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N as published by the International Code Council, Inc. in cooperation with the International Conference of Building Officials of Whittier, California, and except as modified as to portions thereof as are deleted, substituted, redefined, or inserted in this subchapter, is adopted by reference, is on file with the City Clerk and is fully incorporated as the Fire Prevention Code of the city. The provisions of said Fire Code shall be controlling for the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards, substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the use of occupancy of buildings or premises and in all matters covered by said Fire Code within the corporate limits of the city and shall be known as the “Marshalltown Fire Code.”
(Ord. 15061, passed 6-12-2023)
Sec. 14-29. - Adoption of fire prevention code.
Pursuant to published notice and public hearing, as required by law, the city hereby adopts in full and incorporated by reference, except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or added in section 14-31, the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including all appendix chapters, published by the International Code Council, Inc. which is adopted periodically by the state. Said provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city; that an official copy of the said International Fire Code, 2021 edition, and a certified copy of this article (Ordinance No. 3204), certifying the adoption of same and the effective date, is on file at the office of the city clerk and shall be kept available for public inspection and may be purchased from said city at the current price of said code as established by the publisher.
(Code 1970, § 14-29; Ord. No. 2642, § 1, 6-2-1987; Ord. No. 2723, § 1, 9-19-1989; Ord. No. 2877, § 2, 12-21-1999; Ord. No. 2977, § 1, 3-6-2007; Ord. No. 3018, § 1, 5-17-2011; Ord. No. 3095, § 2, 7-19-2016; Ord. No. 3204, § 1, 8-16-2022)
Sec. 32-19. - Adopted by reference.
(a)The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendix A through Appendix J and Appendix L of the International Fire Code, and contained therein with amendments, is hereby adopted, of which copies have been and are now filed with the city as provided by law, and the same are adopted by reference and incorporated as a part of this chapter as if set out at length in this chapter, and the provisions of such fire code shall be controlling for the purpose of this chapter within the corporate limits of the city. The requirements of Appendix L shall apply to new buildings meeting the definition of a high rise building as specified in Section 202 of the International Fire Code, or in other new buildings where special hazards exist due to excessive area or restricted access whereby replenishing firefighter breathing apparatus air supplies will be unusually difficult as determined by the fire chief.(b)Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the International Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City of Hays, Kansas.
(Ord. No. 3715, § 1, 12-14-2006; Ord. No. 3932, §§ 1, 2, 5-25-2017)
Section 4-8-B-1 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED.
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition (sixth printing), including Appendices B, C, and
Das amended, and H, I, K, and L published by the International Code Council, Inc., are
hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter and Article save and except
such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added, or changed in this Article.
References within the Fire Code to the International Building Code is deemed to refer to
the International Building Code as amended by the City and references within the Fire
Code to the International Mechanical Code or International Plumbing Code are deemed
to refer to the International Mechanical Code or the International Plumbing Code as
amended by the City. Any NFPA Standard referenced in the 2018 edition of the
International Fire Code shall use the most current edition of such NFPA standard.
Sec. 13-16. - Adoption of the International Fire Code.
There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of prescribing regulations concerning conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion within the corporate limits of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, that certain code known as the International Fire Code, edition of 2021 prepared and published in a book form by the International Code Council including Appendix B, C, D, E, F, G, I, K, L, M, and N, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this article. The same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which the ordinance from which this section is derived shall take effect. No fewer than one copy of such publication shall be marked or stamped "Official Copy as adopted by Ordinance No. ___," and shall be attached to a copy of the ordinance from which this section is derived and filed with the city clerk and open for inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours. All administrative departments of the city charged with enforcement of this Code shall be supplied, at the cost of the city, such number of official copies, similarly marked, as may be deemed expedient.
(Ord. No. 3766, § 1, 12-4-79; Ord. No. 4037, § 3, 2-2-83; Ord. No. 4274, § 1, 12-3-85; Ord. No. 4549, § 1, 10-18-88; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 12-15-92; Ord. No. 4947, § 1, 12-5-95; Ord. No. 5076, § 1, 1-6-98; Ord. No. 6185, § 1, 1-6-01; Ord. No. 6408, § 1, 7-6-04; Ord. No. 6635, § 1, 7-17-07; Ord. No. 6843, § 1, 11-16-10; Ord. No. 7020, § 1, 8-6-13; Ord. No. 7224, § 1, 6-21-16; Ord. No. 7425, § 1, 6-18-19; Ord. No. 7604 , § 2, 10-18-22)
10-101. International Fire Code incorporated.
There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of prescribing rules and regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion, and for the purpose of providing minimum regulations for the construction, erection, remodeling, alteration, repair or expansion of any building or structure, the "International Fire Code," 2018 Edition, including all appendices, prepared and published in book form by the International Code Council, Inc., except such articles, sections, parts or portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or added. Any errata officially published by the International Code Council, Inc., shall become part of the International Fire Code when placed on file by the administrative authority. If any conflict or discrepancy exists between this article and the referenced International Fire Code, the provisions of this article shall rule.
No fewer than three copies of the International Fire Code shall be marked or stamped "Official Copy as Incorporated by Reference by the Code of the City of Newton, Kansas," with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted, changed or amended clearly marked to show such deletion, change or amendment, and to which shall be attached a copy of this ordinance and filed with the city clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours. All administrative departments of the City charged with the enforcement of the ordinance shall be supplied, at the cost of the City, such number of official copies of such International Fire Code similarly marked, deleted and changed as may be expedient.
(Ord. 4266-98; Ord. 4498-04; Ord. 4693-09; Ord. 4842-14; Ord. 5040-21)
91.00 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, FIRE, EXISTING BUILDING CODES AND NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE.1) The 2021 Editions Of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, Existing Building Code and all appendixes, annual supplements thereto, and all referenced standards and codes therein and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2021 Edition, unless deleted, modified or amended by this chapter or other ordinances adopted by the village, is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing minimum standards, rules and regulations required for Life Safety and Fire Protection in buildings or structures within the jurisdiction of the village, and the provisions thereof shall apply with the same force and effect as if fully set forth in this chapter. Copies of all said International Codes, and all annual supplements thereto and all referenced standards and codes therein shall be kept on file with the Fire Prevention Bureau, Village Clerk and Building Inspector and available for publici nspection.
14.01.020 - Adoption of the International Fire Code™, 2018 edition.A.The International Fire Code™, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, H, I, K, and L, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the fire code of the village of Wheeling, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provide; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Fire Code on file in the office of the village of Wheeling, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in Section 14.01.020.B. and Section 14.01.020.C., of this Chapter.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 15.16 of the Fountain Municipal Code City of Fountainadopted the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendix chapters A, B, C, D, E, F,G, H, I, J, K, L, and M.
14.24.010 - International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.In accordance with C.R.S. 31-16-201 et seq., and the Lakewood City Charter, the International Fire Code of the International Code Council, 2021 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, H, I, K, L, M and N, hereinafter "International Fire Code", is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the deletions, amendments and additions contained herein.(Ord. O-2023-15 § 1, 2023; Ord. O-2018-6 § 11, 2018; Ord. 2011-10 § 13, 2011; Ord. O-2006-17 § 13, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 8, 2003)
Sec. 16.32.010. - International Fire Code, appendices and standards adopted.Pursuant to C.R.S. title 31, article 16, part 2, and article IV of the Charter, the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including appendices except for appendix A and I published by the International Code Council and copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, is adopted as the city fire code, by reference, as amended. All references in this code to the International Fire Code are references to the edition referenced in this section.
(Code 2009, § 16.32.010; Ord. No. O-2021-66 , § 1(16.32.010), 11-30-2021)
Section L101.1 is repealed and reenacted read as follows:
L101.1 Scope. The design, installation and maintenance of fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be in accordance with this section.
Section L101 is amended by the addition of the following new subsection to read as follows:
L101.2 Required installations. A fire fighter air replenishment system shall be installed in the following buildings:
1. Buildings classified as high-rise in accordance with the International Building Code.
2. Underground structures that are two or more floors below grade with an area greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m 2 ).
Section L103.2 is amended to read as follows:
L103.2 Construction permit. A construction permit in accordance with 105.7.24 is required for installation of or modification to a FARS. The construction permit application shall include documentation of an acceptance and testing plan as specified in Section L105.
Section L103.3 is amended to read as follows:
L103.3 Operational permit. An operational permit in accordance with 105.6.50 is required to maintain a FARS.
Section 103 is amended by the addition of the following new subsection to read as follows:
L103.4 Plans. Prior to the installation of a FARS, a minimum of two sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted to the fire prevention officer for review and approval. Plans shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this section and shall include calculations prepared by a registered design professional demonstrating that the design criteria for all pressure containing components is satisfied plus a minimum safety factor of 25 percent. Plans and specifications shall conform to guidance documents provided by the Division of the Fire Marshal.
Section 104 is amended by the addition of the following new subsections to read as follows:
L104.1.1 Contractor qualification. The FARS shall be installed by an ASSE 6010 certified installer.
L104.1.2 Prevention of contamination. The installing contractor shall ensure that, at all times, the system components are not exposed to contaminants, including, but not limited to, oils, solvents, dirt and construction materials. When contamination of the system components has occurred, the effected component shall not be installed in the system.
Section L104.4 is amended to read as follows:
L104.4 Cylinder refill rate. The FARS shall be capable of refilling breathing air cylinders of a size and pressure used by the fire department at a rate of not less than two empty cylinders in 2 minutes at the most remote cylinder filling panel.
Section L104.5 is amended to read as follows:
L104.5 Breathing air supply. Where a fire department mobile air unit is available, the FARS shall be supplied by an external mobile air connection in accordance with Section L104.14.
Section L104.8 is amended to read as follows:
L104.8 Materials and equipment. Pressurized system components shall be listed or approved for their intended use and rated for the maximum allowable design pressure in the system. Piping and fittings shall be stainless steel meeting the requirements of ASTM A269, Grade 316 or equivalent.
Section L104.8 is amended by the addition of the following new subsections to read as follows:
L1404.8.1 Marking. System piping, gauges, valves and air outlets shall be clearly marked by means of permanent signage indicating their function. Markings used for piping systems shall consist of the following:
1. Content's name.
2. Direction of flow arrow.
Markings shall be located as follows:
1. At each valve.
2. At wall, floor or ceiling penetrations.
3. At each change of direction.
4. At a minimum of every 20 feet of fraction thereof throughout the piping system.
L104.8.2 Prohibited materials. The use of carbon steel, iron pipe, malleable iron, high-strength gray iron or alloy steel is prohibited.
Section L104.9 is amended to read as follows:
L104.9 Welded connections. Piping connections that are concealed shall be welded. Prior to and during the welding of sections of tubing, a continuous, regulated dry nitrogen or argon purge at 3 psig (20.68 kPa) shall be maintained to eliminate contamination with products of the oxidation or welding flux. The purge shall commence a minimum of 2 minutes prior to welding operations and continue until the welded joint is at an ambient temperature between 60 F and 80 F (15.5 C to 26.6 C).
Section L104.13 is amended to read as follows:
L104.13 Interior Fill stations. Fire fighter air replenishment fill stations shall comply with Section L104.13.1 through L104.13.3.
Section L104.13.1 is amended to read as follows:
L104.13.1 Location. Fill stations for refilling breathing air cylinders shall be located as follows:
1. Aboveground structures. An interior fill station shall be installed on floor landings in all stairwells, commencing on the second-floor landing above grade, below grade and every other floor thereafter.
2. Underground structures. An interior fill station shall be installed on floor landings in all stairwells, commencing on the third floor below grade and every other below-grade level thereafter.
Section L104.13 is amended by the addition of the following new subsections to read as follows:
L104.13.4 Cabinet requirements. Each interior fill station shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel. The depth of the cabinet shall not create an exit obstruction when installed in building stairways. All components with the exception of the shutoff valve, pressure gauges, fill hoses and ancillary components shall be contained behind a minimum 18-gauge interior panel.
L104.13.4.1 Door. Hinges for the cabinet door shall be located inside of the cabinet. The door shall be arranged such that when the door is open, it does not reduce the required exit width or create an obstruction in the path of egress. A minimum of 80 percent of the door surface area shall be constructed of tempered glass. The thickness of the glass shall not be greater than 1/8 inch (3.17 mm).
L104.3.4.2 Marking. The front of each interior fill station panel shall be marked "FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM." The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the background and are of a minimum 2 inches high with a 3/8 inch stroke.
L104.13.5 Components. The cabinet shall be of sufficient size to allow for the installation of the following components:
1. One isolation valve located between the air discharge line to the next fill station and the downstream line to the air base station supply or the air fill station immediately below to the next fill station above the air base station.
2. The fill hoses and isolation valves shall be installed between the air bottle connection line and the fresh air supply.
3. Excess bleed valves shall be located between the air bottle fill hose and the next fill station.
4. Four SCBA fill hoses are required at a single fill station, the air supply lines shall be identified as 5500 psig pressure and shall be controlled by a single valve between the air supply and air bottle. The SCBA fill hoses shall be designed with RIC UAC fittings. A protective cap shall be provided for each hose.
5. Mechanical supports for piping, hoses, gauges and pressure components shall be designed and built to provide a solid rigid structure.
L104.13.6 Cylinder filling hose. The design of the cabinet shall provide a means for storing the hose to prevent kinking. When the hose is coiled, the brackets shall be installed so that the hose bend radius is maintained at 4 inches (102 mm) or greater.
The discharge outlet of each cylinder filling hose shall have a female RIC UAC. The female fitting shall be designed to connect to a male RIC UAC. The assembled RIC UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
L104.13.7 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, each panel cover shall remain locked by an approved means.
Section L104.14.1 is amended to read as follows:
L104.14.1 Location. The location of the external mobile air connection shall be within 40 feet of approved fire department vehicle access and approved by the fire prevention officer.
Section L104.14.2 is amended by the addition of the following new subsection to read as follows:
L104.14.2.1 Protection from weather. The external mobile air connection shall be secured inside of a weather-resistant enclosure visible from the roadway on approach.
Section L104.14 is amended by the addition of the following new subsections to read as follows:
L104.14.4 Construction. The external mobile air connection panel shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel, provided with corrosion preventive coating or equivalent.
L104.14.5 External mobile air connection marking. The front of the enclosure shall be marked "FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM" on a highly visible permanently attached weather-proof sign. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the background and are of a minimum 2 inches high with 3/8 inch stroke.
L104.14.6 External mobile air connection enclosure components. The components in the external mobile air connection panel shall consist of the necessary components to provide air to the air fill stations located on the upper or lower buildings levels, or both. The external mobile air connection shall be designed to allow connection from the mobile air unit. The following components shall be installed in the external mobile air connection enclosure:
1. One male rapid intervention crew (RIC) universal air connection (UAC) filling. When connected to a female fitting, the assembled UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
2. One downstream shutoff valve.
3. One pressure gauge to check pressure of the piping distribution to air filling stations located on upper and lower building levels.
4. One pressure relief valve designed for 1.25 times the design discharge of the fire department air supply or air supply trucks. All fittings, hoses, and hard piping in the external mobile air connection panel and distribution piping to air filling station supply panels, shall be designed for an air pressure of 1.5 times the pressure of the fire department air delivery system.
5. External mobile air connections can be designed for an air pressure supply piping system for supply of air to air filling stations. The air supply lines will require an intermediate regulator to provide air pressure for a 5,000 psi (34,473 kPa) for a 4.5 air pack system. The air supply lines will be fitted with separate pressure relief valves set at 1.25 times the working pressure of the air supply line and the operating pressure of the pressurized lines.
6. The relief valve, fittings and connection hose shall meet the requirement of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 7 Section VIII, Unified Pressure Vessel Code. The installation of the piping system, as a minimum, will be based on ASME B31.3-2012.
7. Mechanical supports for piping, hoses, gauges and pressure components, shall be designed and built to provide a solid rigid structure.
L104.14.7 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, the external mobile air connection panel enclosure shall remain locked by an approved means.
L104.14.7.1 Knox box. A Knox box shall be provided adjacent to the enclosure. Two keys for the enclosure shall be provided in the Knox box.
Section L104.15.2 is amended to read as follows:
L104.15.2 Alarm supervision, monitoring and notification. The air monitoring system shall be electrically supervised and monitored by an approved supervising station, or where approved, shall initiate audible and visual supervisory signals at a constantly attended location and the fire command center.
Section L104.15.3 is amended to read as follows:
L104.15.3 Air quality status display. Air quality status shall be visually displayed at the external mobile air connection required by Section L104.14 and the fire command center.
Section L104.15 is amended by the addition of the following new subsection to read as follows:
L104.15.4 Pressure monitoring switch. An electric low-pressure monitoring switch shall be installed in the piping system to monitor the air pressure. The pressure switch shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system. The pressure switch shall initiate a supervisory signal when the pressure of the breathing-air system is less than 3,000 psig (20,685 kPa) at 70 F (21 C) + 100 psig (690 kPa).
Section L105 is repealed and reenacted as follows:
SECTION L105 ACCEPTANCE TESTS
L105.1 Acceptance tests. Upon completion of the installation, a FARS shall be acceptance tested to verify compliance with equipment manufacturers' instructions and design documents. Oversight of the acceptance tests shall be provided by a registered design professional and witnessed by the fire prevention officer. Acceptance testing shall include all of the following:
1. A pneumatic test in accordance with ASME B31.3 of the complete system at a minimum test pressure of 110 percent of the system design pressure using oil free dry air, nitrogen or argon shall be conducted. Test pressure shall be maintained for not less than 24 hours. During this test, all fittings, joints and system components shall be inspected for leaks. Any defects in the system or leaks detected shall be documented on an inspection report and repaired or replaced.
2. A cylinder-filling performance test shall be conducted to verify compliance with the required breathing air cylinder refill rate from the exterior mobile air connection and where provided, a stored air pressure supply system.
3. The air quality monitoring system shall be testing to verify both of the following conditions:
3.1 Visual indicators required by Section L104.15.1 function properly.
3.2 Supervisory signals are transmitted as required by Section L104.15.2 for each sensor based on a sensor function test.
4. Connections intended for fire department use shall be confirmed as compatible with the fire department's mobile air unit, SCBA cylinders and, where provided RIC/UAC connections.
5. Air samples shall be taken from not less than two fill stations and submitted to an approved gas analysis laboratory to verify compliance with NFPA 1989. The FARS shall not be placed into service until a written report verifying compliance with NFPA 1989 has been provided to the fire prevention officer
5.1 During the period of air quality analysis, the air fill panel inlet shall be secured so that no air can be introduced into the system and each air fill panel shall be provided with a sign stating "AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS IN PROGRESS, DO NOT FILL OR USE ANY AIR FROM THIS SYSTEM." This sign shall be a minimum of 8-1/2 by 11 inches with a minimum of 1-inch lettering.
L105.2 System acceptance and certification. Prior to the final acceptance of the FARS, the building owner shall provide for the testing and certification of the system. As a minimum, this shall include verifying the system's compatibility with the fire department's SCBA apparatus; the system's ability to maintain 5500 psig working pressure; the operability of the low-pressure monitoring switch and that the system's air quality complies with the requirements of NFPA 1989. Prior to final acceptance, the building owner shall provide the fire prevention officer with written verification of a testing and certification contract. Upon satisfactory completion of all tests and verification of air quality, the system shall be considered complete.
5.09.010 Adoption of the fire code.
57. ADOPTION STATUS is hereby added to read as follows:
L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems Adopted
Sec. 3-2-21. - Legislative findings; International Fire Code adoption by reference.
(b) International Fire Code adopted by reference. The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including the appendices thereto, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL, 60478, May 2014, hereinafter referred to as the International Fire Code (IFC), is hereby adopted and enacted by reference as the fire prevention code of the City; provided, however, that the following portions or provisions thereof are not hereby adopted: (a) the Preface, (b) the sample form of ordinance adopting the IFC, and (c) Appendix A, Board of Appeals. Whenever this Code refers to the "International Fire Code" or "I.F.C.," the reference shall be taken to mean the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, as adopted and amended in this Chapter.
62 . APPENDIX ADOPTION STATUS is hereby added to read as follows:
L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems Adopted
Sec. 18-7-30. - Amendments.
Appendix L is hereby adopted in its entirety:
Sec. 5-86. Fire Code.
(a) Adoption. The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and
incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the fire code of the City of Wheat
Ridge. One copy of said International Fire Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may
be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is
adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. Only the following
Appendices are hereby adopted by reference: Appendices B, C, D, F, H, I, K, L and M. The 2018
International Fire Code shall be known as the “I.F.C.” or the “fire code” and may be cited and
referred to as such.
ec. 58-26. - Adoption by reference.
Pursuant to the provision of Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended, being MCLA 117.3(k), and Act 207 of the Public Acts of 1941, as amended, being MCLA 29.2b, there is hereby adopted by reference the International Fire Code 2021, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with the appendices and supplements therein printed, except those sections herein added, deleted or amended.
(Code 1970, § 19-22; Ord. No. 1997-6, 4-21-97; Ord. No. 2002-12, § 1, 9-9-02; Ord. No. 2005-3, § 1, 5-2-05; Ord. No. 2011-3, § 1, 4-4-11; Ord. No. 2022-15 , § 1, 11-21-22)
Sec. 16-21. - Adoption of the International Fire Code.
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, including the appendix chapters, as promulgated and published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference by the township as the fire code for the township, for the purpose and intent of regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such fire code on file in the office of the township clerk are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this article.
(Ord. No. 544, § 23, 8-25-2003; Ord. No. 634, § 1, 10-10-2012; Ord. No. 659, § 1, 6-24-2019)
ec. 18-19 - Adoption of the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code.
The International Fire Code, 2018 edition, specifically including only Appendices B, C, E through N, and Appendix D except Sections D 106 and D 107 thereof (see International Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2018 edition), as published by the International Code Council (the "fire code"), is hereby adopted as the fire code of the Township of Byron. All of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Code, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, as prescribed in sections 18-20 through 18-24 of this Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 582, § 1, 2-22-2016; Ord. No. 666 , § 1, 5-11-2020)
Section 1. Adoption of the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code. That acertain document, copies of which are on file in the Township offices, being marked anddesignated as the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D (except asnoted below), E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M (See International Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2015Edition) as published by the International Code Council (the “Fire Code”), is hereby adopted asthe Fire Code of the Charter Township of Caledonia. All of the regulations, provisions,penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a parthereof, as if fully set out in this Code, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, asprescribed in Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this Ordinance.
155-10
Adoption of standards.
A certain document, two copies of which are on file in the office of the Cascade Charter Township Fire Department Administrative Offices, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Cascade Charter Township in the State of Michigan regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancies of buildings and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of the said Fire Code on file in the office of the Cascade Charter Township are hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof, as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes, if any, prescribed in § 155-11 of this article.
Sec. 38-67
Adoption of standards.
[Ord. No. 77-06,[1] §§ 1(1.1), (1.2), 2-19-2002; Ord. of 2-22-2005; 7-23-2018 by Ord. No. 170](a)International Fire Code 2015 adopted. The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including its appendices, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated in its entirety herein, except for those deletions and additions set forth below. References in the Code to the "state" shall refer to the State of Michigan. References to the "name of the municipality" shall refer to the Charter Township of Chesterfield, Macomb County, Michigan. References to the "local ordinances" shall refer to the Chesterfield Township Ordinances and Code of Ordinances as are from time to time in effect.
Sec. 30-31. - Fire code.
The City of Clawson hereby adopts the International Fire Code for 2015 and 2018, regulating and governing the safe guarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises within the City of Clawson; providing for the issuance of permits and collections of fees therefore; repealing all other ordinances or codes inconsistent with the provisions herein and all other ordinances or parts of laws in conflict therewith.
(1)The International Fire Code Addendum for the years 2015 and 2018, which are on file in the office of the city clerk and the office of the building official, including appendix chapters, as published by the International Code Council are adopted, and in the future shall be so adopted, as the fire code of the City of Clawson, State of Michigan regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection fees therefore; and each and all regulations provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code are hereby referred to as adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this legislation with the additions, insertions, deletions, if any, prescribed in this section. Adoption by the IFC of the International Fire Code subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance [from which this article derives] shall automatically upon receipt be effective as of 14 days of the date of receipt of the new International Fire Code provisions.
1610.01 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED.
That certain document, copies of which are on file in the office of the Clerk of the Charter Township of Clinton, being marked and designated as the 2015 International Fire Code with all chapters and appendices as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention Code of the Charter Township of Clinton in the State of Michigan for the control of all buildings, structures, premises and other property as therein provided, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said 2015 International Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions or changes, if any, provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 331. Passed 11-1-99; Ord. 402. Passed 1-28-13; Ord. 425. Passed 9-6-16; Ord. 432. Passed 4- 24-17.)
Sec. 20-20. - Fire prevention code.
The International Fire Code of 2021, including Appendices A through N, as published by the International Code Council, and all previous and future amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by the township.
(Ord. No. 38-04-10, § 2, 7-13-2004; Ord. No. 1.001, § 2.B, 2-10-2009; Ord. No. 1.014, § 2, 7-12-2011; Ord. No. 1.023, § 2, 5-13-2014; Ord. No. 1.051 , § 2, 2-9-2021)
ECTION 1. Adoption of International Fire Code 2015 Edition. The International Fire Code2015 Edition, first published in May 2014, including Appendices, as published by theInternational Code Council, is adopted as the Township Fire Prevention Ordinance and are madea part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth in this Ordinance or any amendment to this Ordinance;subject, however, to the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes prescribed in Section 2 of thisOrdinance. The regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the Township FirePrevention Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk and are available for publicuse and inspection.Ordinance No. 2-2017
(Code 2009, § 16.32.010; Ord. No. O-2021-66 , § 1(16.32.010), 11-30-2021)
9.102 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODE BY REFERENCE.
(A) Pursuant to the provisions of § 3(k) of Public Act 279 of 1909 as amended, being M.C.L.A. § 117.3(k), the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including all appendices as promulgated and published by the International Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted as the Fire Code for the city regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. The geographic limitations referred to in §§ 3404.2.9.5 and 3406.2.4.4 of the 2015 International Fire Code wherein storage of Class I and Class II Liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited are hereby established as the entire city.
Sec. 20-19. - Adoption by reference of International Fire Code.
Pursuant to section 3(k) of Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended, it is hereby adopted by and for the city, the 2015 International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council. All applicable codes as referenced, including the appendix chapters, by the 2015 International Fire Code are also adopted. These codes are adopted for the purpose of safeguarding 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 conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises.
(Code 1989, § 1610.01; Ord. No. 975, § 1610.01, 8-1-2006; Ord. No. 1048, 9-6-2011; Ord. No. 1185, 4-7-2020)
Sec. 14-26. - Adoption of code.
The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including the appendix chapters, as promulgated and published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference as an ordinance and fire code for the City of Farmington, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the Farmington City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this article, with the amendments and insertions, and subject to the limitations, in the remaining sections of this article.
(Ord. No. C-725-2007, § 1, 10-15-07; Ord. No. C-797-2020 , § I, 1-21-20)
Sec. 20-101. - Adoption of fire code standards.
The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, copies of which are on file in the administrative offices of Gaines Charter Township, the Dutton Fire Department and the Cutlerville Fire Department and being identified as the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the fire code of the Gaines Charter Township in the State of Michigan regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancies of buildings and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of the fire code are hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof, as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes, if any, prescribed in section 20-102 of this article.
(Ord. No. 18-03 , § 1, 4-9-2018)
91.03 INTERNATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
(A) The 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code with Appendices as published by the International Code Council (ICC), is adopted by the city. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the National Fire Codes and the International Fire Code, the more stringent of the two shall govern. A complete copy of the International Fire Code is available for public use and inspection at the office of the City Clerk.
Sec 34-116 Adoption
That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Clerk of Georgetown, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapters (see International Fire Code, section 101.2.1, 2015 edition) as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of Georgetown Township in the State of Michigan regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of Georgetown Township are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in the legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in section 10-127 of this article.
(Ord. No. 156, § 1, 9-23-96; Ord. No. 2000-05, § 5, 11-3-00; Ord. No. 2002-05, § I, 3-11-02; Ord. No. 2004-02, 11-8-02; Ord. No. 2018-16, § 1, 7-9-18)
Part I. Adoption
The City of Hamtramck Code of Ordinances is amended as follows:That a certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hamtramck,being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, and Appendices A - N of theInternational Fire Code (together “International Fire Code”), be adopted as the Fire Prevention Code ofthe City of Hamtramck for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire andexplosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials anddevices, and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancy of buildings and premises inthe City of Hamtramck and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; andeach and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such uses or operations; and eachand all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code, published bythe International Code Council, on file in the office of the City Clerk are referred to, adopted and made apart of the City of Hamtramck City Ordinances.
Sec. 38-71. - Code adopted.
There is adopted, pursuant to the provisions of section 23 of Public Act No. 359 of 1947 (MCL 42.23, MSA 5.46(23)), by the township for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property by fire or explosion, the 2015 International Fire Code including Appendix Chapters A through M, as published by the International Code Council and the 2021 National Fire Prevention Association Code 303 to govern marinas and related facilities within the township. Copies of both of the adopted codes are on file in the office of the clerk, all of which is adopted by reference and incorporated in this section as fully as if it was set out at length; and the complete provisions of such Codes shall be controlling within the limits of the township except as amended in this article.
(Comp. Ords. 1988, § 23.001; Ord. No. 330, § I, 3-13-2000; Ord. No. 339, 11-12-2002; Ord. No. 395, § 63, 1-14-2019; Ord. No. 400, § 1, 2-8-
Sec. 12-71. - Adoption of the 2021 International Fire code by reference.
modifiedThe International Fire Code, 2021 edition, together with appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N as promulgated by the International Code Council and all previous and future amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety herein, except for those changes set forth below.
(Ord. of 2-19-2008(1), § 1; Ord. of 9-15-2010(2), § I; Ord. of 8-16-2017(1), § 1; Ord. of 5-17-2023(1) , § 1)
Sec. 10-52. - Adoption by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference as the fire prevention code of the city the International Code Council ("ICC"), 2015 International Fire Code, with all appendices, references and supplements therein printed, with the exception of appendices A, J, and M. The ICC, 2015 International Fire Code, which may be amended from time to time, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Jackson, excluding amendments, deletions, and additions contained
Sec. 20-31. - Adopted.
The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code for the Township regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property and the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if set out in this article, with changes as noted below. References in the International Fire Code, 105 Edition, to "local authorities" shall mean the Charter Township of Lyon.
(Ord. No. 35A-96, § 1, 11-4-1996; Ord. No. 35C-04, pt. II, 5-3-2004; Ord. No. 09-15, pt. 2, 7-6-2015; Ord.
Sec. 16-51. - Adoption.
The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including appendix chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M, is hereby adopted as the fire code for the township regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property and the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if set out in this article, with changes as noted below. References in the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, to "local authorities" shall mean the Charter Township of Milford.
(Ord. No. 231, § 1, 6-19-2019)
345-1 Adoption of current edition; copies for public use.
[Amended 4-19-2021 by Ord. No. 21-003]
The International Fire Code, Current Edition ("International Fire Code"), including all appendices, supplements, amendments or other modifications, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Monroe, as modified by the amendments set forth in § 345-2. One complete copy of the current edition of the International Fire Code, current edition together with a copy of this article shall be available for public use and inspection at the office of the Fire Department in the Fire Station No. 1 and at the Building Department in City Hall.
40.001 - Sec.
1.ADOPTION BY REFERENCE.
A certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Mount Clemens, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters B through N, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Mount Clemens, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of a hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City of Mount Clemens are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part hereof, as fully set out in this ordinance, and with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 2 of this ordinance.
(code eff. Oct., 1958; amend. adopt. Jan. 3, 1968, Dec. 20, 1971, Aug. 15, 1974; further amend. Jan., 1978; further amend. eff. June 11, 1981; further amend. eff. Nov. 11, 1987; further amend eff. Oct. 30, 1997; further amend. eff. Nov. 29, 2001; further amend. eff. March 27, 2008; amend. eff. May 28, 2015; amend. eff. May 16, 2022 )
Sec. 22-56. - Adoption.
(a)The township adopts, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion, and for all other relevant purposes, that certain code known as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, and its appendices. The said adoption of the said code is made by this section.
Sec. 38-32. - Adoption of code; amendments; limits.
(a)That the City of Niles, Michigan, hereby adopts by reference the International Fire Code 2015 Edition, including all Appendix Chapters (except (A)) as published by the International Code Council, for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Niles and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code, 2015 edition, published by the International Code Council, on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Niles, Michigan, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
79-2 Adoption of standards by reference.
[Amended 3-17-2011; 6-15-2017; 3-25-2021]A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Charter Township of Northville, being marked and designated as the "2021 Edition of the International Fire Code and the Appendix chapters” as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Charter Township of Northville in the State of Michigan for the control of buildings, structures and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 79‐5 of this chapter.
Sec. 16-19. - Adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code by reference.
(a)The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including its appendices, is hereby adopted by reference with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in subsection (b) below, as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Norton Shores, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancy of buildings. The ordinance from which this section derives and a copy of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, shall be kept on file with the city clerk.
Sec. 15-16. - International Fire Prevention Code—Adopted as amended; insertions.
The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including the Appendix Chapters, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Novi, in the State of Michigan regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City of Novi are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 15-17 of this article.
The following sections of the Fire Code are amended to insert the information indicated:
Section 101.1 Insert "City of Novi."
Section 109.4 Insert "misdemeanor" and "$500.00 and/or 90 days in jail."
Section 111.4 Insert "$250" and "$500."
( Ord. No. 15-99.16, Pt. I, 8-24-15 ; Ord. No. 19-99.18 , Pt. I, 8-12-19)
Sec. 18-31. - Adoption of International Fire Code, 2015 Edition.
A certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the township clerk, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including appendix chapters, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the fire code of the township regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devises, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the township clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as is fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in section 18-32.
(Comp. Ords. 1988, § 105.001; Ord. No. 812, § 1, 2-17-2009; Ord. No. 840, § 1, 5-16-2011; Ord. No. 15-868, § 1, 8-3-2015; Ord. No. 2020-03 , § 1, 7-13-2020)
24-31
Adopted.
[Code 1975, § 15-16; 9-23-1991 by Ord. No. 1011; Code 1992, § 12-26; 2-27-1995 by Ord. No. 1074; 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. 1126; 5-27-2003 by Ord. No. 1208; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(k) of Public Act No. 279 of 1909 [MCL 117.3(k)], there is hereby adopted by reference by the City, for the purpose of prescribing regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for the safeguarding, to a reasonable degree, of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling and the use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises, that certain code known as the 2015 International Fire Code, including all appendix chapters as amended, of which code printed copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for public use and inspection at all times, and the code is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length in this article and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the City limits.
Sec. 34-61. - International Fire Code adopted; file copies.
There is hereby adopted by the city, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion that certain code and standards known as the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, together with all appendices (hereafter "code"), recommended by the International Code Council, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified or amended by this chapter. Such code is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and the provisions of such code shall be controlling in the city. At least one printed copy of such code shall be kept available in the office of the city clerk for inspection by and distribution to the public.
(Code 1983, § 1610.01; Ord. No. 089-06, 2-14-1989; Ord. No. 092-17, 4-28-1992; Ord. No. 095-16, 9-5-1995; Ord. No. 098-07, 6-2-1998; Ord. No. 01-06, 7-10-2001; Ord. No. 11-05, 11-1-2005; Ord. No. 09-02, 3-10-2009; Ord. No. 11-02, 1-25-2011, eff. 2-15-2011; Ord. No. 15-02, 3-10-2015, eff. 4-15-2015; Ord. No. 17-03(a), 8-8-2017)
§ 142-1Adoption of standards by reference; amendments.[Amended 3-25-1986 by Ord. No. 937; 2-14-1989 by Ord. No. 986; 8-22-1989 by Ord. No. 997; 6-25-1991 by Ord. No. 1019; 7-27-1999 by Ord. No. 1125; 10-28-2003 by Ord. No. 1184; 4-11-2006 by Ord. No. 1198; 11-14-2006 by Ord. No. 1206; 1-9-2018 by Ord. No. 1301]
A.Pursuant to the provision of Section 3(k) of Public Act 279 of 1909 [MCL § 117.3(k)], the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, and all appendixes thereto, as promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc., and as amended in the future, is hereby adopted by reference by the City for the purpose of safeguarding 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 conditions hazardous to life or property and the use or occupancy of buildings or premises. If a conflict occurs between the provisions of such fire code and this article, this article shall prevail. Complete printed copies of the fire code adopted in this section are available for public use and inspection at the office of the City of Roseville City Clerk.
ec. 46-31. - Adoption of code.
The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including appendices B, C, D, E, F, H, I, K, L and M, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the fire code of the city, in the State of Michigan regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the city are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 46-32 of this article.
(Code 1988, § 8.11; Ord. of 7-24-06; Ord. of 2-9-09(1); Ord. No. 02-19, Pt. I, 2-11-19)
ec. 46-31. - Adoption of code.
That a certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N (see International Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2018 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Southgate, in the State of Michigan, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 1610.02. A copy of the 2018 International Fire Code, and the provisions thereof, shall be filed in the Fire Department.(Ord. 20-1014. Passed 12-2-20.)
(Code 1988, § 8.11; Ord. of 7-24-06; Ord. of 2-9-09(1); Ord. No. 02-19, Pt. I, 2-11-19)
9-6-1: - INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED:
There is hereby adopted by the Township of Thomas, Saginaw County, Michigan, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property that a certain code known as the International Fire Code being particularly the 2015 Edition thereof including all Appendices and Tables thereto of which Code not less than one copy has been and is now filed in the office of the Clerk of the Township of Thomas and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the Township of Thomas, Saginaw County, Michigan.
(Ord. 01-G-03, 9-4-2001, eff. 10-12-2001; Ord. 16-G-01, 5-2-2016, eff. 6-12-2016; Ord. 18-G-01, 12-3-2018, eff. 1-13-2019)
1610.02 - International Fire Code.
That a certain document, two of which are on file in the office of the Clerk of the City of Traverse City, being marked and designated as The International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters A through O as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set forth herein, except as may be hereinafter amended, as the Fire Prevention Ordinance of the City of Traverse City for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the Clerk of the City of Traverse City are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this section of this ordinance.
143.002 - Adoption of International Fire Code, 2015 Edition.
Sec. 2.
(1)International Fire Code 2015 Adopted. The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including its appendices, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated in its entirety herein, except for those deletions and additions set forth in subsection (4) below. References in the Code to the "State" shall refer to the State of Michigan. References to the "name of the municipality" shall refer to the Charter Township of Washington, Macomb County, Michigan. References to the "local ordinances" shall refer to the Washington Township Ordinances and Compilation of Ordinances as are from time to time in effect.
Sec. 11-36. - International Fire Code, 2015 edition.
(a)The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this article with the insertions and amendments adopted as set forth in this article. The adoption by reference of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, does not include any provision that is inconsistent with the State of Michigan Fire Prevention Code Act, Public Act 207 of 1941, as amended, found at MCL 29.1 et seq., or any rule promulgated under the Act; and any inconsistent provisions shall not be enforced. The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition is available for inspection at the office of the township clerk.(b)The Chief of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Fire Department, or designee, shall be designated the "fire code official" as used in the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition.
(Ord. No. 102, §§ 1, 2, 5-21-79; Ord. No. 102-C, § 1, 1-6-86; Ord. No. 169, § 1, 1-16-89; Ord. No. C-169-A, § 1, 12-12-94; Ord. No. C-565, § 1, 6-7-99; Ord. No. C-645, § 2, 4-14-03; Ord. No. C-645-A, 11-7-05; Ord. No. C-645-C, § 1, 2-6-17)
15.04.110 - Adoption of International Fire Code.
The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J, K, L and M, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code for the City regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property and the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if set out in this ordinance, with changes as noted below. References in the International Fire Code, 105 Edition, to "local authorities" shall mean the City of Wixom.
Sec. 30-26. - Adoption by reference.
A certain document, copies of which are on file with the office of the township clerk and the bureau of fire prevention, being marked and designated as the "International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, International Code Council," is adopted by reference, including appendix chapters A through N, and all references therein printed, except those section and appendices herein amended, deleted or added. This document shall be known and may be cited as the "Fire Prevention Code of the Charter Township of Ypsilanti," regulating and governing conditions hazardous to life and property from the standpoint of fire and explosion and for defining the scope of authority of the chief of the fire department and the bureau of fire prevention.
( Ord. No. 2019-488 , § A, 7-16-19)
Sec. 10-331. - Adoption of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition.
(a)The 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code including all appendix chapters, not including Appendix A, as published by the International Code Council, copies of which are on file in the city clerk's office, the fire rescue office and the community development office, being marked and designated as the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, be and are hereby adopted as the Zeeland Fire Code.
(Ord. No. 999, § 1, 3-1-2021)
Sec. 42-55. - International Fire Code adopted.
(a)Adopted. A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Branson, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and N as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the fire code of the City of Branson in the State of Missouri, for the control of buildings, structures and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Fire Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this article.
L101.1 2.1 Considerations shall also include any structure that requires a standpipe system, 2 or more stories below grade, 7 or more stories above grade, manufacturing of hazardous chemicals or products or structures that meet or exceed 500,000 square feet of floor area.
Sec. 7-191. - International Fire Code—Adopted.
The city hereby adopts the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code, published by International Code Council, Inc., and appendices B, C, D, F, H, I J, K, L, and M, except such portions as are hereafter deleted, modified, changed or amended. Three copies of the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code are on file in the office of the city clerk and are available for public use, inspection and examination. The 2015 edition of the International Fire Code is hereby incorporated by reference into this Code of Ordinances as though fully set out herein.
(Code 1990, § 7-256; Ord. No. 4995, art. 11, 8-7-2017)
Section 205.070
Adoption of Fire Prevention Code[CC 1970 §10-1; Ord. No. 5816 §1(10-1), 4-27-2004; Ord. No. 6005 §1, 12-18-2007; Ord. No. 6130 §1, 12-14-2010; Ord. No. 6396 §1, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 6781, 11-8-2022]That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Clayton, Missouri, being marked and designated as the ICC International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with the standards which are referenced in Chapter 80 and including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, and N, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Clayton, Missouri, for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of the ICC International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if more fully set out in this Article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in this Article.
Section 11-12. - International Fire Code adopted and amendment.
(a)Fire Code adopted. The Board of Alderman of the City of Grandview adopts the 2018 International Fire Code, including all appendices and all supplements published by the International Code Council, which shall be on file with the city clerk. Throughout this article and other articles, chapters and sections within the Grandview Code of Laws, reference to the Grandview Fire Code shall mean and consist of the 2018 International Fire Code and appendices as amended by subsection (b) of this section.
Section L101.1 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
L101.1 Scope. Firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be provided in accordance with this appendix. The requirement for FARS shall be based upon the fire department's capability of replenishing firefighter breathing air during sustained emergency operations. Considerations shall include:
1.
Building characteristics, such as two (2) stories below or seven (7) stories above grade plane, floor area greater than five hundred thousand (500,000) square feet, type of construction and fire resistance of the primary structural frame to allow sustained firefighting operations based on a rating of not less than two (2) hours.
2.
Special hazards that require unique accommodations to allow the fire department to replenish firefighter breathing air such as the manufacturing of hazardous chemicals or products.
8-1
Fire Prevention Code.
[Ord. No. 9053, § 1, 7-5-2001; Ord. No. 9820, § 1, 12-4-2008; Ord. No. 10005, § 1, 4-21-2011; Ord. No. 10780, 12-1-2022]
A.
Ordinance No. 10005, of the City of Kirkwood, Missouri, is hereby repealed; all other previous fire prevention codes in conflict with Fire Section are also repealed.
B.
That certain documents, copies of which are on file, and have been on file, in the office of the Custodian of Records for the City of Kirkwood, Missouri, for ninety (90) days prior to the passage of Fire Section, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, first printing, 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapters B, D, E, F, I and K, published by the International Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association are hereby adopted and declared to be the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Kirkwood, Missouri, for the control of buildings and structures; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the International Fire Code, first printing, 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapters B, D, E, F, I, L and K, as published by the International Code Council are hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereto by reference, as if fully set out in this Section, with amendments including additions, insertions, deletions, and changes prescribed in the following Subsections of this Sectio.
Sec. 14-1. - Adopted.
The provisions of the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including appendices by reference, are for all intents and purposes incorporated in this chapter as though more fully set out herein, except as stated below, and is hereby adopted as the official fire code of the city, and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in this city in the form of that particular and specific printed volume to be permanently retained as a part of the official records of this city on file in the office of the deputy city clerk and to be construed, applied and enforced, as modified and supplemented as follows:
(a)As modified by other provisions of Chapter 14, Article I of the Liberty City Code.(b)All portions of said International Fire Code identified as exclusions below are not so included herein by reference.
( Ord. No. 11359, § I, 2-22-21)Sec. 14-3. - Exclusions.The following shall be excluded from the fire code adopted in section 14-1:
(a)Subsection 1103.9 Carbon Monoxide Detectors.(b)Subsection 1104.25 Egress Path Markings.(c)Appendices A, G, and J.( Ord. No. 11359, § I, 2-22-21)
Section 225.010International Fire Code.
[R.O. 2008 §230.010; Ord. No. 6442 §1, 12-12-2001; Ord. No. 7015 §1, 5-12-2008; Ord. No. 7642 §1, 7-14-2014; Ord. No. 8186, 6-10-2019]
A.
In order to regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises, and to provide for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations, except for such portions as herein modified, added, deleted or amended within this Chapter, the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is hereby adopted and shall be incorporated as if fully set forth herein and shall be hereafter known as the Fire Code of the City of Maryville, Missouri, including the following appendices:
1.
Appendix B — Fire Flow Requirements for Building;
2.
Appendix C — Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution;
3.
Appendix D — Fire Apparatus Access Roads;
4.
Appendix E — Hazardous Categories;
5.
Appendix F — Hazard Ranking;
6.
Appendix G — Cryogenic Fluids — Weight and Volume Equivalents;
7.
Appendix H — Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions;
8.
Appendix I — Fire Protection System — Non-Compliant Conditions;
9.
Appendix J — Building Information Sign;
10.
Appendix K — Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities;
11.
Appendix L — Requirements for Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems;
12.
Appendix M — High-rise Buildings — Retroactive Automatic Sprinkler Requirement;
13.
Appendix N — Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions.
Additions: Appendix L
Section 500.080
Adoption.
[Ord. No. 7689 §1, 3-21-2016; Ord. No. 19-71, 11-18-2019]
A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Poplar Bluff, in the State of Missouri, for establishing minimum requirements for fire prevention and fire protection systems; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 500.081 of this Article.
Section 500.081
Amendments.
[Ord. No. 19-71, 11-18-2019]
A.
The following Sections of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, are hereby revised as follows:
1.
Section 101.1: City of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
2.
Section 110.4: Ordinance Violation; $500.00; 90 days.
3.
Section 112.4: $0.00; $500.00.
4.
Section 1103.5.3: January 1, 2020.
5.
Section 5704.2.9.6.1: Per State of Missouri regulations.
6.
Section 5706.2.4.4: Per State of Missouri regulations.
7.
Section 5806.2: Per State of Missouri regulations.
8.
Section 6104.2: Per the International Fuel Gas Code.
9.
Delete Appendix A and replace with Chapter 405, Article VI, Section 405.330, Board of Adjustment of the City of Poplar Bluff Code of Ordinances.
10.
Adopt Appendix B, C, D, F, I, J, and L.
Section 205.010
Adoption.Ord. No. 6930 §1, 10-28-2013[1]; Ord. No. 7140, 1-25-2021]The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, including all appendixes except A, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., one (1) copy of which was on file in the office of the City Clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this Chapter and available for public use, inspection and examination, and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of University City, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 205.020 of this Chapter.[
1]Editor's Note: Section 1 of this ordinance repealed former Ch. 205, Fire Prevention, as adopted and amended by R.O. 2011 §§8.08.010—8.08.030; Ord. No. 6548 §1 (part), 2005; Ord. No. 6569 §1, 2005.
12-36 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
There is hereby adopted by the city of Bellevue, Nebraska, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the 2021 International Fire Code, being particular the edition in use the year of which shall correspond with the same year of the building code being currently used by the City of Bellevue, including appendices, of which code not less than three (3) copies have been and are now filed in the office of the Fire Marshal, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully set out at length herein; provided that whenever any provision shall conflict with the provisions of the City Code, or any other City ordinance, the provision of the City Code or other such ordinance shall govern.
(1964 Code, § 10-6) (Ord. 2137, § 1, passed 6-9-1980; Ord. 2401, § 1, passed 1-27-1986; Ord. 2742, § 1, passed 4-12-1993; Ord. 2914, § 1, passed 9-23-1996; Ord. 3079, § 1, passed 1-24-2000; Ord. 3471, § 2, passed 7-14-2008; Ord. 3658, § 2, passed 11-28-2011; Ord. 3792, § 1, passed 12-8-2014; Ord. 4031, § 2, passed 5-4-2021)
19.03.010 Code Adopted.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, there is hereby adopted the "International Fire Code (IFC)," 2018 Edition, and all appendices, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended.
(Ord. 21116 §1; August 23, 2021: Ord. 20259 §1; October 19, 2015: Ord. 19558 §1; June 20, 2011: Ord. 19032 §1; January 7, 2008: Ord. 17998 §1; May 13, 2002).
14.02.005 - Adopted codes.
The following nationally recognized codes and local amendments are hereby adopted by Carson City, together with the supplements, listed changes, additions and deletions as noted below. One (1) copy of each document noted is on file in the office of the Carson City Clerk/Recorder and one (1) copy is on file and available for viewing at the Carson City Fire Department.
A.2018 Edition, International Fire Code (IFC), chapters 1 through 80 and Appendices B, C, D, F, and L with the additions, deletions and changes prescribed in this ordinance.
APPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER
AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
Appendix L is adopted in whole in accordance with 2018 Edition of the International
Fire Code Section 101.2.1. (Ord. 1545, 2019)
15.239.05: NORTHERN NEVADA AMENDMENTS:
A. Lyon County adopts the 2018 Northern Nevada amendments dated October 18, 2018, as published by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council.
B. Lyon County adopts the Northern Nevada amendments to 2018 International Fire Code dated August 8, 2018. (Ord. 604, 4-4-2019)
15.04.170: NORTHERN NEVADA AMENDMENTS:
The 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments to each Code enumerated in Chapter 15.04 is adopted by Pershing County. (Ord. 348, 2021)
Sec. 16.01.012. - Adoption.
The 2018 edition of the International Fire Code and appendices B, C, D and L, together with the corrections made thereto, a copy of which is appended to the ordinance codified herein and marked "Exhibit A;" together with such amendments to the International Fire Code, attached hereto as "Exhibit B," making the same applicable to the City, all of which are adopted by reference and incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
(Ord. No. 6499, § 1, 2-13-19)
Section 14.05.0010 - Adoption.
Those certain documents, one copy of each which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sparks, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D & L as published by the International Code Council, except portions which are modified under or amended by provisions of this title, the 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, except portions which are modified under or amended by provisions of this title, the 2018 Northern Nevada Fire Amendments, and the 2018 Northern Nevada Fire Amendments to the 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as well as all sections that reference the International Plumbing Code, shall be amended to reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, be and are hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Sparks, in the State of Nevada regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this chapter.
(Ord. 2569, § 2, Amended, 11/13/2018; Ord. 2266, Add, 02/28/2005; Ord. 2407, Amended, 08/11/2008; Ord. 2426, Amended, 06/22/2009; Ord. No. 2479, § 1, 09/09/2013)
15.04.010 - Adoption of International and Uniform codes.
In order to regulate all matters relating to the construction, maintenance and safety of buildings structures and property within the county, the board, pursuant to NRS 244.3675 and NRS 278.580, adopts the following codes to be in force:
A.The 2018 International Building Code (IBC).B.The 2018 International Residential Code (IRC).C.The 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).D.The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).E.The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).F.The 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC).G.The 2017 National Electric Code (NEC).H.The 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC).I.The 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).J.The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).K.The 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments published by Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council.L.The 2012 International Fire Code (IFC).M.The 2012 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (IWUI), with the exception of Section 602 Residential Fire Sprinkler requirements.N.The 2017 National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA).O.The 2018 Northern Nevada Fire Code Amendments.
Where conflicts occur between the codes and amendments referenced above and this chapter if this chapter is more restrictive, this chapter will apply.
(Ord. No. 14-255, § II, 5-19-2014; Ord. No. 18-293, § I, 10-26-2018)
60.100.020 - Adoption.
The following recognized codes, copies of which are on file in the office of the county clerk, are hereby adopted by Washoe County together with the supplements, listed changes, additions and deletions as noted, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference:
1.International Fire Code ("IFC"), 2018 Edition and Appendices B, C, D, F, H, and L, as amended herein.
Sec. 22-31. - Adoption of fire codes.
(a)There are adopted by the county for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life, the environment, and property from fire or explosion, those certain codes known as:(1)The International Fire Code, being particularly the 2021 editions excepting Section 111 of Chapter 1 regarding the board of appeals together with such other amendments are set forth herein. The adoption of this code shall include appendix chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N (see International Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2021 edition), as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and designated as the Fire Code of the county to serve as a general standard for purposes of regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion or other hazardous conditions created through the operation or use of a space, structure or property.
Sec. 16-2. - Adoption of technical codes and standards by reference; copies on file.
(a)The board of county commissioners hereby adopts and incorporates the North Carolina Administration and Enforcement Code, North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code, and all appendixes of such volumes, into this chapter. In addition to all of the chapters of North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, it is specifically noted that chapter 1 is hereby adopted and incorporated in this chapter by reference. Copies of this code and all technical codes and standards adopted by reference shall be filed with, and made available for public inspection in the offices of the clerk to the board of county commissioners and the fire marshal.(b)Amendments to codes and standards adopted by reference in this chapter which are adopted and published by the state building code council shall be effective in the county at the time such amendments become a part of the North Carolina Administration and Enforcement Requirements Code and the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code.
(Ord. of 4-26-93, § 3; Ord. of 8-14-06(2), § 1)
9-7-1: ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE:
A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Bixby, Oklahoma, being marked and designated as the ICC International Fire Code, 2018 Edition (IFC), as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), including Appendices D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N as amended and revised by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission, is adopted by the City of Bixby, Oklahoma, for the purpose of safeguarding life and property from fire and explosion hazards by regulating the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices and conditions related to the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Bixby. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, terms and conditions of the ICC International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, are referred to, adopted and made a part of the Bixby City Code, as if fully set out in this Chapter, with its amendments, as prescribed in Section 9-7-2 of this Chapter and, as used in this Chapter, may be referred to as the "code." (Ord. 2184, 2-8-2016; amd. Ord. 2411, 9-26-2022)
176-1
Adoption of Fire Prevention Code.
A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the Emergency Services Office and one copy of which is on file in the Zoning Office of Butler Township, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, as well as Appendix Chapters A through M of said code, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Township of Butler in the State of Pennsylvania regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the Township of Butler are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in the legislation, with additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 176-2 of this chapter.
Ord. No. 918
150-5 Adoption of standards; additions, insertions and changes.
The following Appendices are hereby adopted with revisions as indicated: Appendices E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M are adopted in their entirety.
Ord. No. 2018-11
212-1
Adoption of International Fire Code.
Except to the extent otherwise adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as part of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, that a certain document, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A through M, inclusive, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Borough of Hanover regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, material and devices, and from conditions hazardous to the life or property in the building or premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the Borough of Hanover which are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part hereof, as if fully set out in the chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 212-2 of this chapter.
Ord. No. 2284
204-1 Adoption of International Fire Code, 2015 Edition.
A.
It is hereby adopted by Lansdale Borough, One Vine Street, Suite 201, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, that the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., three copies of which are on file in the office of the Borough of Lansdale, is the Fire Prevention Code of the Borough of Lansdale; for the protection of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, Chapters 1 through 80 inclusive, and Appendices A through M are hereby incorporated by reference, adopted and made a part thereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, set forth in § 204-3 of this chapter.
Ord. No. 2019-1926
112-1
Adoption of code.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Fire Service Director of Lower Makefield Township, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including all Appendices, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of Lower Makefield Township, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the Fire Service Director are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in full in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes, if any, prescribed in § 112-2 of this article.
SECTION II. Adoption of International Fire Code That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Secretary of New Garden Township, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices (see International Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2018 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein proved; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the Office of the Secretary of New Garden Township are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section III of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 260
159-5
Adoption of International Fire Code.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Fire Chief of Norristown, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, including all Appendix Chapters as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Municipality of Norristown in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the Fire Chief of the Municipality of Norristown and hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this article with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 159-5 of this article.
Ord. No. 19-02
160-1 Adoption of International Fire Code.
Except to the extent otherwise adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as part of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, a certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Township of Penn, being marked and designated as the "International Fire Code, 2015 edition," including Appendix Chapters A through M, inclusive, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Township of Penn, York County, Pennsylvania; for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, material and devices, and from conditions hazardous to the life or property in the building or premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the Secretary of the Township of Penn which are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 160-4 of this ordinance.
Ord. No. 815
166-2 Additions, insertions, deletions and changes to code.
The following sections and subsections of the aforementioned 2018 International Fire Code, as amended, are hereby added, amended, changed, deleted, and clarified as set forth below.
I. Appendix L. Appendix L is adopted as a requirement in its entirety but shall only apply to high-rise buildings constructed after the effective date of this chapter.
Ord. No. 2022-24
Part 14 - 180-1401. Adoption of International Fire Code.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of City of Reading, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N) (see International Fire Code § 101.2.1, 2018 edition), as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference in and is hereby adopted as the City of Reading Fire Prevention Code, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City of Reading are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Part, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 180-1407 of this Part.
Ord. No. 40-2022
1602.01 ADOPTION OF FIRE PREVENTION AND INSPECTION CODE.
A certain document, being marked and designated at the International Fire Code 2021 (hereinafter “IFC”), including all appendices Chapters A through M, as published by the International Code Council, copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sharon, is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention and Inspection Code of the City of Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of regulating and governing the standards by which all structures, buildings, and/or property within the City shall be maintained to ensure that said properties are safe from risk of fire and other hazards while protecting all inhabitants, licensees, and invitees from unreasonable threat of bodily injury or death in the event of a fire or other hazard and to protect their property and neighboring property; providing for the general health, safety, and welfare of all persons in the City; further providing for safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, construction features, and from conditions hazardous, including acts of violence, to any life including emergency responders or hazardous to property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; further allowing for actions to be taken for pre-planned and emergency impairments of fire protection systems; providing for inspections; allowing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the enforcement, penalties, and appeal rights for violations thereof; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, collections, and terms of said Fire Prevention and Inspection Code on file in the office of the City of Sharon are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part hereof, as if set forth fully at length in this chapter, with any amendments, modifications, changes, insertions and deletions, if any, prescribed in this section.
(Ord. 03-19. Passed 3-27-19; Ord. 21-22. Passed 12-21-22.)
145-18 Adoption of code.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Manager of Spring Garden Township, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, including all appendix chapters applicable (See International Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2018 Edition.), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of Spring Garden Township, York County, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of Spring Garden Township are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 145-19 of this article.
Ord. No. 2023-03
5-401 Adoption of standards; amendments.
The 2015 International Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference and deemed incorporated into the Code as the "Warminster Township Fire Prevention and Life Safety Code."
12. All appendixes as written in the 2015 International Fire Code are hereby adopted and deemed incorporated into the Code as part of "Warminster Township Fire Prevention and Life Safety Code."
Ord. 754
The following Appendices are adopted:
Appendix L, Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems
Ord. No. 3222
7-201.
Fire code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, the International Fire Code,
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2018 edition and Appendices A,B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N as prepared and adopted by theInternational Code Council, Inc. is hereby adopted by reference and included asa part of this code. Pursuant to the requirement of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the fire code has been filed with the city recorder andis available for public use and inspection. Said fire code is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and shall be controlling with in the corporate limits. (1977 Code, § 7-201, modified, as amended by Ord. #333,§ 1, Aug. 1995, Ord. #507, March 1998, Ord. #757, Sept. 2010, Ord. #890, Nov.
2012, and Ord. #1087, Dec. 2020 Ch8_07-19-21)
Sec. 10-36. - International Fire Code; adoption.
The International Fire Code, 2021 edition, and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N, is hereby adopted as the fire prevention code of the city, and such code shall have the same force and effect as if set out in full in this section, subject to the amendments as hereafter set out in section 10-37.
( Ord. No. 2019-11 , 8-12-19; Ord. No. 2022-6 , (Att.), 5-9-22)
7-201. Adopted. There are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter, as fully and completely as though copied at length herein, all volumes of the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code with appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I,J, K, L, M, and N...
Sec. 42-46. - Code adopted by reference.
(a)The provisions of International Fire Code, 2018 edition, to include appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as though copied verbatim herein, subject to the deletions, amendments, and additions contained herein. One copy of said code and revisions thereto was on file in the office of the city recorder for a period of 15 days prior to adoption, and that copy of said code and revisions there to shall remain on file in the office of the city recorder for public use, inspection and examination.(b)The fire official may utilize any of the codes, standards, manuals and recommended practices contained within the National Fire Codes as a guide and/or reference in the enforcement of fire protection and prevention provisions of the adopted codes.
(Code 1981, § 8-31; Code 1998, § 46-61; Ord. No 4441, § 6, 10-7-1997; Ord. No. 4476, § 1, 1-6-1998; Ord. No. 4736, § IV, 2-15-2000; Ord. No. 5435, § IV, 8-1-2006; Ord. No. 6430, § VII, 8-19-2014; Ord. No. 6741, § VII, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 6783 , § VII, 2-19-2019; Ord. No. 6997 , § 1, 3-8-2022)
7-201. Fire code adopted. Certain documents, copies of which are on
file in the office of the City Recorder, City of Portland, being marked and
designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition and NFPA 101,
2
2006
edition, including all appendices as published by the International Code Council
and NFPA, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Portland in
the State of Tennessee regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and
property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and
use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions
hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as
herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees
therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions
and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the City of Portland are hereby
referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section,
with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in
§ 7-202 of this chapter. (1980 Code, § 4-101, as amended by Ord. #567, April
1998, and Ord. #04-06, April 2004; replaced by Ord. #05-04, April 2005, and
Ord. #09-36, Aug. 2009, and amended by Ord. #15-28, June 2015, and Ord.
#20-40, Sept. 2020 Ch12_12-06-21)
7-201. Fire code adopted. Certain documents, copies of which are onfile in the office of the City Recorder, City of Portland, being marked anddesignated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition and NFPA 101,22006edition, including all appendices as published by the International Code Counciland NFPA, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Portland inthe State of Tennessee regulating and governing the safeguarding of life andproperty from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling anduse of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditionshazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises asherein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of feestherefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditionsand terms of said fire code on file in the office of the City of Portland are herebyreferred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section,with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in§ 7-202 of this chapter. (1980 Code, § 4-101, as amended by Ord. #567, April1998, and Ord. #04-06, April 2004; replaced by Ord. #05-04, April 2005, andOrd. #09-36, Aug. 2009, and amended by Ord. #15-28, June 2015, and Ord.#20-40, Sept. 2020 Ch12_12-06-21)
143.Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems is amended by adding Section L101.2 to read as follows:
Section L101.2 Required Location. In new buildings, fill stations shall be required when any of the following conditions occur:
1.Any new building 5 or more stories in height;2.Any new building with 2 or more floors below grade; and3.Any new building 500,000 feet or more in size.
Each stairwell shall have a supply riser. SCBA fill stations shall be located on odd numbered floors in the primary stairwell and on even numbered stairs in the secondary stairwells. The primary stairwell will be the stair located closest to the main entrance.
( Ord. No. 3919-6-22 , § 1, 6-14-2022)
Section 1.04 Adoption of Appendices
5. Appendix L -entitled REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER Am
REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS, is amended in its entirety and shall read as
follows:
APPENDIXL
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER Am REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
SECTION Ll0l
GENERAL
Ll 01.1 Scope.
Fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be provided in accordance with this
appendix and other requirements as determined by the Fire Chief or Fire Code Official.
LlOl.1.1 Where Required -- New Buildings.
FARS shall be required in all newly constructed buildings that meet any of the
following criteria:
I. If
the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of
required fire department vehicle access; or
If
2.
the lowest point of the building is greater than 2 floors below the lowest
level of required fire department vehicle access; or
If
3.
the building exceeds 500,000 sq.
fl.
of any single, continuous fire area.
SECTION Ll02
DEFINITIONS
L102.1 Definitions.
For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms ar e defined as follows:
FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (FARS).
A permanently installed arrangement of piping, valves, fittings, and equipment to facilitate
the replenishment of breathing air in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for fir e
fighters engaged in emergency operations.
SECTION LJ03
PERMITS
L103.1 Permits.
Permits shall be required to install, modify, or maintain a FARS. Permits shall be in
accordance with Section Ll03.2 and Ll03.3.
L103.2 Construction permits.
A construction permit in accordance with Section 105.6 is required for the installation or
modification of a FARS. The construction permit application shall include documentation
ofan approved acceptance and testing plan as specified in Section L105.
Ll 03.3 Operational permits.
An
operational permit in accordance with Section 105.5 is required to maintain a FARS.
SECTION L104
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
LI 04.1 Design and installation.
A FARS shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections L104.2 through
Ll04.15.
L104.2 Standards.
FARS shall be in accordance with Sections Ll04.2.l and L104.2.2.
L104.2.1 Pressurized system components.
Pressurized system components shall be designed and installed in accordance with
ASME B31.3.
L104.2.2 Air quality.
The system shall be designed to convey breathing air complying with NFPA 1989.
L104.3 Design and operating pressure.
The minimum design pressure shall be 4950 psi. The system design pressure shall be
marked in an approved manner at the supply connections, and adjacent to pressure gauges
on any fixed air supply components. Pressure shall be maintained in the system within 5
percent of the design pressure at all times.
L104.4 Cylinder refill rate.
The system shall be capable of refilling breathing air cylinders of a size and pressure used
by the fire department at a rate of not less than two empty cylinders in two minutes.
L104.S Breathing air supply.
The system shall include a stored pressure air supply in accordance with Section Ll04.5.l
and an external mobile air connection in accordance with Section Ll04.14. The system
shall be arranged so that failure of the stored air supply or any other related component(s)
shall not impair the ability of the external mobile air connection to supply air to all
connections throughout the building.
L104.5.1 Stored pressure air supply.
A stored pressure air supply shall be designed based on Chapter 24 of NFPA 1901,
with the exception of provisions that only apply to mobile apparatus. The stored
pressure air supply shall be capable of refilling not less than 50 empty breathing air
cylinders of a size an d pressure used by the fire department.
L104.5.2 Location.
The stored pressure air supply, compressor, and all appurtenances shall be located
in the building's Fire Pump Room.
buildings without a dedicated Fire Pump
Room, these components shall be provided in a room with a fire resistive rating of
not less than that required of a Fire Pump Room in the same building. The room or
area in which the stored air pressure supply and other components ar e located shall
be secured from unauthorized entry; a key box in accordance with Section 506 shall
be installed and maintained for entry into this room or area. The stored pressure air
supply, compressor, and all appurtenances shall have a minimum of 36 inches of
working clearance around all components.
L104.6 Isolation valves.
System isolation valves that are accessible to the fire department shall be installed on the
system riser to allow piping beyond any air cylinder refill panel to be blocked.
L104.7 Pressure relief valves.
Pressure relief valves shall be installed at each point of supply and at the top or end of each
riser. The relief valve shall meet the requirements of CGA S-1.3 and shall not be field
adjustable. Pressure relief valves shall discharge in a manner that does not endanger
personnel who are in the area. Valves, plugs, or caps shall not be installed in the discharge
of a pressure relief valve. Where discharge piping is used, the end shall not be threaded.
Ll04.8 Materials and equipment.
Pressurized system components shall be listed and approved for their intended use and
rated for the maximum allowable design pressure
the system. Piping and fitting shall be
stainless steel.
in
L104.9 Welded connections.
Piping connections that are concealed shall be welded.
L104.10 Protection of piping.
System piping shall be protected from physical damage in an approved manner. System
piping, tan.k s, and all other components shall be securely fastened and/or attached in an
approved manner to prevent damage to the system. Penetrations fo r piping shall comply
with Section 703.1 and applicable sections of the International Building Code.
L104.11 Compatibility.
Fittings and connections intended to be used by the fire departm ent shall be compatible
with the fire department's equipment.
at any time, the fire department changes equipment
that is designed to be interfaced with the system, corresponding system fittings and
connections shall be changed to be compatible with fire department's equipment within a
timeframe as determined by the Fire Chief or Fire Code Official.
If
L104.12 Security.
Connections to a FARS shall be safeguarded from unauthorized access in an approved
manner. The room or area in which the stored air pressure supply and other components
ar e located shall be secured from unauthorized entry; a key box in accordance with Section
506 shall be installed and maintained for entry into this room or area.
Ll04.13 Fill stations.
Fire fighter air replenishment fill stations shall comply with Section L104.13.l through
L\04.13.3.
L104.13.1 Locations.
Fill stations for refilling breathing air cylinders shall be located as follows:
1. Fill stations shall be provided adjacent to all standpipe connections in
multi
story buildings meeting the criteria of Section Ll0l.1.1 #1, starting on the
second floor above the lowest level of required fire vehicle access, and
continuing thereafter.
2. Fill stations shall be provided adjacent to all standpipe connections in sub-grade
buildings meeting the criteria of Section L 101.1.1 #2, starting on the second
floor below the lowest level of required fire vehicle access, and continuing
thereafter.
3. Fill stations shall be provided adjacent to all standpipe connections in buildings
meeting criteria of Section Ll0l.1.1 #3.
L104.13.2 Design.
Fill stations for breathing air cylinders shall be designed to meet the following
requirements:
1. A pressure gauge and pressure-regulating devices and controls shall be
provided to allow the operator to control the fill pressure and fill rate on each
cylinder fill hose.
2. Valves controlling cylinder fill hoses shall be slow-operating valves.
3. A separate flow restriction device shall be provided on each fill hose.
4.
An
approved method shall be provided to bleed each cylinder fill hose.
5. All fill stations shall provide for the direct refilling of the fire fighters'
breathing air cylinder using Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Universal Air
Connection (RIC/UAC) fittings in lieu of cylinder fill stations that utilize
containment areas. Unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief or Fire Code
Official, fill stations that utilize containment areas are not allowed.
L104.13.3 Cylinder fill rate.
Fill stations shall be capable of simultaneously filling two or more empty breathing
air cylinders equivalent to those used by the fire department to the cylinders' design
pressure within 2 minutes.
L104.14 External mobile air connection.
An
external mobile air connection shall be provided.
L104.14.1 Location.
External mobile air connections shall be located adjacent to the building's fire
department connection at a reasonable height and position, as determined by the
Fire Code Official. When the fire department connection is located remotely away
from the building, the external mobile air connection shall be located adjacent to
the entry door to the Riser/Pump Room at a reasonable height and position, as
determined by the Fire Code Official or in another location as approved by the Fire
Chief or Fire Code Official.
L104.14.2 Protection from vehicles.
A means of vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312 shall be
provided to protect mobile air connections that are subject to vehicular impact.
L104.14.3 Clear working space.
A working space of not less than 36 inches in width, 36 inches in depth, and 78
inches in height shall be provided and maintained in front of and to the sides of
external mobile air connections.
L104.15 Air monitoring system.
An approved air monitoring system shall be provided. The system shall automatically
monitor air quality, moisture and pressure on a continual basis. The air monitoring system
shall be equipped with not less than two content analyzers capable of detecting carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, moisture, and hydrocarbons.
L104.15.1 Alarm conditions.
The air monitoring system shall automatically transmit a supervisory signal when
any of the following levels are detected:
1. Carbon monoxide exceeds 5 ppm.
2. Carbon dioxide exceeds 1,000 ppm.
3. Any oxygen level below 19.5 percent or above 23.5 percent.
4. A nitrogen level below 75 percent or above 81 percent.
5. Hydrocarbon ( condensed) content exceeds 5 milligrams per cubic meter of air.
6. Moisture concentration exceeds 24 ppm by volume.
7. The pressure falls below 95 percent of the maintenance pressure specified in
Section Ll04.3.
L104.15.2 Alarm supervision, monitoring, and notification.
The air monitoring system shall be electrically supervised by the building's fir e
alarm system and shall be monitored by an approved central station. Alarm
conditions shall automatically transmit a supervisory signal to the fire alarm control
panel an d shall produce an audible and visual alarm.
L104.15.3 Air quality status display.
Air quality status shall be visually displayed at the external mobile air connection
required by Section Ll04.14.
SECTION L105
ACCEPTANCE TESTS
L105.1 Acceptance tests.
Upon completion of the installation, every system or modification of an existing system
shall be acceptance tested to verify compliance with equipment manufacturers' instructions
an d design documents. Oversight of the acceptance tests shall be provided by a registered
design professional who designed the system and is knowledgeable of the system's components and operation. The Fire Code Official shall also be present for all acceptance
tests. Testing shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
1. A pneumatic test in accordance with ASME B3 l.3 of the complete system at
minimum test pressure of 110 percent of the system design pressure using oil free
dry air, nitrogen, or argon shall be conducted. Test pressure shall be maintained
for not less than 24 hours. During this test, all fittings, joints, and system
components shall be inspected for leaks. Defects in the system or leaks detected
shall be documented and repaired. A leak or failure of the system shall yield in
another inspection in accordance with this section.
2. A cylinder-filling performance test shall be conducted to verify compliance with
the required breathing air cylinder refill rate from the exterior mobile air
connection and a stored air pressure supply system.
3. The air quality monitoring system shall be tested to verify both of the following
conditions:
3.1 Visual indicators required by Section L l 04.15.1 function properly.
3.2 Supervisory signals ar e transmitted as required by Section L104.15.2 for
each sensor based on a sensor function test.
4. Connections intended for fire department use shall be confirmed as compatible
with the
fire
department's mobile air unit, SCBA cylinders, and RIC/UAC
connections.
5. Air samples shall be tak en from not less than two fill
stations and submitted to an
approved gas analysis laboratory to verify compliance with NFPA 1989. The
FARS shall not be placed into service until a written report verifying compliance
with NFP A 1989 has been provided to the Fire Code Official.
SECTION L106
INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE
L106.1 Periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance.
A FARS shall be continuously maintained in an operative condition and shall be inspected
not less than annually. Not less than quarterly, an air sample shall be taken from the system
and tested to verify compliance with NFPA 1989. The laboratory test results shall be
maintained on site with the FARS and shalJ also be sent to the Fire Code Official.
SECTION Ll07
REFERENCED STANDARDS
ASME
B31.3 - 2020 Process
Piping
CGA S-1.3 - 2008
Pressure Relief Device Standards NFPA 1901 -- 2016
NFPA
1989-2013
Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
Breathing Quality for Fire Emergency Services
Respiratory Protection
Sec. 58-99 Amendments
The International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 edition, and the Bedford Fire Prevention Code are
amended and changed as published in the following respects:
(3)
The provisions of the International Fire Code 2018 Edition, including Chapter 80
Referenced Standards, adopt Appendices B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, and L, as
published by the International Code Council.
Adopt the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters A -N, attached hereto, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property fromfire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardoussubstances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or propertyin the occupancy of buildings and premises in the unincorporated areas of BrazoriaCounty; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees, establishing aneffective date of January 1, 2018 therefore; repealing the existing Brazoria County FireCode, Order No. VII.A.1.b. Dated July 8, 2013.
§ 5.01.001
Adopted.
There is hereby adopted the 2021 edition of International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, including appendices "B" through "I," "L and N," be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City and within 5,000 feet thereof regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and each and all regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 5.01.002 of this Article. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the Fire Marshal and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.(Ordinance CO20-18-03-22-E3 adopted 3/22/18; Ordinance CO16.22.02.24.E1 adopted 2/24/2022)
3.02.003 Adoption by reference.
(a) There is hereby adopted by the city for establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the following codes:(2) The International Fire Code, being in particular the 2021 edition and appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M, appendix of the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Fire Code Institute and the International Conference of Building Officials, be particularly the 2021 edition as amended, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of any ordinance of the city.
93.01 - ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE AND AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS.
The International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including Appendices B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and N as published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Director of Planning and Development is hereby adopted, and designated as the fire code of the city, and is made a part hereof, as amended. Amendments, additions, and deletions to the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, are hereby adopted and attached as Exhibit "A" to Ordinance no. 22-03-17-11 . Exhibit "A" shall be maintained as a public record in the offices of the Director of Planning and Development and the Fire Marshal. In the event a conflict is determined to exist between the International Fire Code as adopted and the other provisions of this chapter, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking precedence over the former.
(Ord. 90-06-21-53, passed 6-21-90; Am. Ord. 99-05-06-14, passed 5-6-99; Am. Ord. 99-12-16-47, passed 12-16-99; Am. Ord. 00-09-07-19, passed 9-7-00; Am. Ord. 01-12-20-31, passed 12-20-01; Am. Ord. 06-03-02-07, passed 3-2-06; Am. Ord. 11-06-16-12, passed 6-16-11; Ord. 17-08-24-10 , passed 8-24-17; Am. Ord. No. 19-02-21-07 , § 2, 2-21-19; Am. Ord. 22-03-17-11 , § 2, 3-17-22)
242. Appendix L, "Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems," of
the 2021International Fire Code is adopted with the following amendmentsORDINANCE NO 32381
Sec. 18-23. - International Fire Code adopted by reference and amendments.
(a)The International Fire Code, 2021 edition, and latest revisions thereto, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted.(b)Appendices B—N are hereby adopted from the International Fire Code.
SECTION 2
The Town of Flower Mound hereby adopts the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, and N, as amended herein.
***{Appendix L Requirements For Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems amendments}
***Section L101.1; change to read as follows:Section L101.1 Scope. Fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be provided inaccordancewith this appendix in new buildings when any of the following conditions occur:
1. Any new building 5 or more stories in height.
2. Any new building with 2 or more floors belowgrade.
3. Any new building 500,000 square feet ormore in size.Each stairwell shall have a supply riser. SCBA fill panels shall be located on odd numbered floorscommencing at the first level in the primary stairwell and on even numbered floors commencing atlevel 2in the remaining stairwells. Fill panels in buildings over 500,000 square feet shall be locatedadjacent toeach standpipe connection.The adopting ordinance shall specify building characteristics or special hazards that establishthresholdstriggering a requirement for the installation of a FARS. The requirement shall be basedon the fire department’s capability of replenishing fire fighter breathing air during sustainedemergency operations. Considerations shall include:
1. Building characteristics, such as number of stories above or below grade plane , floor area, typeof construction and fire-resistance of the primary structural frame to allow sustained fire-fightingoperationsbased on a rating of not less than 2 hours.
2. Special hazards, other than buildings, that require unique accommodations to allow the firedepartmentto replenish fire fighter breathing air.
3. Fire department staffing level.
4. Availability of a fire department breathing air replenishment vehicle.(Explanation: Supplies of fresh breathing air are critical for firefighting operations. Historically, firedepartments have supplied airbottles by manually transporting air bottles up stairways or acrosslong distances in a building, which is anextraordinarily intensive process and takes firefighters awayfrom their primary mission of rescue and firefighting. The FARS technology in Appendix L exists toaddress this issue using in-building air supply systems. Many jurisdictions in Texas and across thecountry have already adopted this Appendix and are enforcing and installing these systems toimprove the life safety of firefighters and enhance their firefighting capabilities in an emergencyincident, which is one of the reasons for recommending this Appendix for adoption – to ensureState consistency, as well as to improve mutual emergency aid among jurisdictions in Texas.)
***Section L104.13.1; delete this section in its entirety.(Explanation: The amendment to Section L101.1 above addresses the location criteria for SCBA fillpanels.)
***Section L104.14; add paragraph to read as follows:The external mobile air connection shall be located with approved separation from the FireDepartment Connection (FDC) to allow functionality of both devices by first responders;shall bevisible from and within 50 ft. of a fire apparatus access road along an unobstructedpath; and shall be located in an approved signed, secured cabinet.(Explanation: To accommodate the needs of first responders to be able to locate and utilize therequiredconnection to ensure air supply availability to this system, similar to the requirements ofFDC’s.)
§ 13-1 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED.
(a) Code. The Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby revised and amended to conform to the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, of the International Code Council, as amended hereby, and the same as amended hereby is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth from the effective date thereof.
(b) Appendices. The following provisions of the Appendices to the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, as amended hereby, are hereby specifically adopted as amended as part of the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth:
(1) Appendix B - Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings;
(2) Appendix E - Hazard Categories;
(3) Appendix G - Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume Equivalents;
(4) Appendix H - Commercial Inspections, Operational Permits and False Alarms (local amendment);
(5) Appendix I - Installation of Fire Service Features, Fire Protection Systems, and Other Construction Permits (local amendment);(
6) Appendix J - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks (local amendment);
(7) Appendix K - Mobile Fueling Permit Fees (local amendment); and
(8) Appendix L - Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions (published Appendix H from the 2021 IFC).
(c) One copy of the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, including the Appendices thereto, marked Exhibit "A," is incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the office of the city secretary for permanent record and inspection.
(d) Any errata corrections published by the International Code Council for the 2021 International Fire Code, as they are discovered, are considered as part of this code.(Ord. 9281, §§ 1, 3, passed 1-3-1985; Ord. 10105, § 1, passed 4-26-1988; Ord. 10328, § 1, passed 6-20-1989; Ord. 11389, § 1, passed 8-24-1993; Ord. 13636, § 1, passed 11-3-1998; Ord. 14652, § 1, passed 6-25-2001; Ord. 14688, §§ 1, 2, passed 7-10-2001; Ord. 16027, § 1, passed 7-6-2004; Ord. 18443-1-2009, § 1, passed 1-13-2009; Ord. 19607-03-2011, § 1, passed 3-2-2011; Ord. 22524-12-2016, § 1, passed 12-6-2016, eff. 12-18-2016; Ord. 25388-03-2022, § 1, passed 3-8-2022, eff. 3-24-2022)
38-88
Adoption of the International Fire Code.
The 2021 International Fire Code "2021 International Fire Code), copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., including appendices A through I and appendices K through N, save and except the deletions and additions set forth in exhibit A, attached to Ordinance 2022-12-67 and incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby adopted as the fire code for the city, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises located within the city. The 2021 International Fire Code is made a part of this section as if fully set forth herein. Three (3) copies of the 2021 International Fire Code are on file in the office of the city secretary being marked and designated as the 2021 International Fire Code. The deletions and additions set forth in exhibit A to Ordinance 2022-12-67 are located on the city's website under development services.(Ordinance 08-04-39, sec. 3, adopted 4/1/08; Ordinance 15-06-37, sec. 3, adopted 6/16/15; Ordinance 17-11-77 adopted 11/7/17; Ordinance 19-11-113, sec. 3, adopted 11/19/19; Ordinance 2022-12-67 adopted 12/6/2022)
Sec. 8.04.010. - Fire code adopted.
A.The provisions of the "International Fire Code," 2015 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L and M, with the specific local amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this Chapter, the 2015 International Fire Code shall be referred to as the "Fire Code" and the Fire Code shall establish regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards.B.A copy of the Fire Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library and on file at the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 8.04.1330. - Section L101.1 Required location, amended.The Fire Code, Section L101.1, Required Location, is hereby amended to read as follows:
SEC 101.1.1 REQUIRED LOCATION. IN NEW BUILDINGS, FILL STATIONS SHALL BE REQUIRED WHEN ANY ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OCCUR:
1.ANY NEW BUILDING MORE THAN 5 STORIES IN HEIGHT.2.ANY NEW BUILDING MORE THAN 2 STORIES BELOW GRADE.3.ANY NEW BUILDING 500,000 SQUARE FEET OR MORE IN SIZE.
Sec. 12-1. - International Fire Code—Adopted by reference.
(a)The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, including Appendices D, H, I, J and L excluding Sections 105.3.3, together with "Option A" of the recommended amendments of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, excluding Table 3206.2 footnote j, and the additions, deletions, and amendments hereinafter contained are hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Grand Prairie, from the effective date hereof, and incorporated herein as set out in full. One (1) copy of such fire code is incorporated herein by reference and shall have been filed for permanent record and inspection in the office of the city secretary. To the extent of any conflict between the adopted code and chapter 12 of the Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances, chapter 12 controls.(b)Any person, firm or corporation that violates the provisions or terms of the code or amendments that are adopted or established by the chapter shall be subject to a fine for each offense in accordance with section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie.(Ord. No. 5458, § 2, 8-8-95; Ord. No. 6624, § 6, 5-21-02; Ord. No. 7330, § 4, 1-3-06; Ord. No. 9153-2011, § 8, 1-18-11; Ord. No. 9970-2015, § 6, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 10639-2019, § 1, 5-21-19; Ord. No. 11131-2021 , § 6, 12-14-21)
Section 2. Adoption of Code
(a) Except as otherwise provided in other provisions of this Order, the following arehereby adopted and incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forthherein as provisions of the fire code applicable and enforceable throughout the territory of the District, except within the corporate limits of any municipality located inthe territory of the District that has previously adopted a fire code, if any:
(I) The 2015 International Fire Code ("IFC") and appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G,H, I, J, K, L, and M promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc.
Sec. 38-21. - International Fire Code adopted.
(a)That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the fire chief or fire marshal for the city, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, including all appendices, standards, supplements, and errata, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the code of the city for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of building and premises in the city and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code, 2021 edition, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
§ 6.04.001
Adopted; amendments.
(a)Adoption.There is hereby adopted by the city council the 2018 International Fire Prevention Code, 2018 edition, as published by the International Code Council, and all codes and standards mentioned therein, including appendices thereto, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations governing fire prevention and fire activities within the city, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the city. A copy of such code is in the office of the city secretary.
Sec. 8-16. - Adoption of International Fire Code.
modifiedThe City of Hurst hereby adopts the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, and L published by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except such portions as are deleted or amended by this article, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. One (1) copy of the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code is now filed in the office of the city secretary. From the date on which this article shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Hurst and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 1831, § 2, 8-27-02; Ord. No. 1983, § 2, 4-25-06; Ord. No. 2165, § 2, 4-12-11; Ord. No. 2347, § 9, 12-13-16; Ord. No. 2515 , § 9, 9-13-22)
10.02.001Adopted..
A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the fire code of the city, in the state regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said fire code on file in the city are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this section 10.02.002.(Ordinance O-19-09-19-10N adopted 9/19/19)
Sec. 4-135. - Specific Amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code.modified
The following sections of the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, N and the provisions of which shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Keller, are hereby amended for the purpose of consistency with specific past practices and the recommendations of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Fire Advisory Board.Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems is amended as follows:
Section L101.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
L101.2 Required locations. A FARS shall be provided in all new construction when any one of the following conditions occur:
1.Any new building 5 or more stories in height from the lowest level of fire department access.2.Any building determined to be a high-rise.3.Any new building with 2 or more stories below grade.4.Any new building with a total area of 500,000 square feet or more in size.5.Any new R-2 occupancy, or mixed-use occupancy, in which the total fire area exceeds 400,000 square feet and is 4 stories or more from the lowest level of fire department access.Section L101.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
L101.3.1 Location. Each stairwell shall have a supply riser. Fill stations for refilling breathing air cylinders shall be located as follows or otherwise as required by the fire code official:
1.Multi-level Buildings.a.Single stairwell, on all even floor levels.b.Two stairwells, on alternated floors between the stairwellsc.Three or more stairwellsi.Central stairwell on all floors.ii.Alternating floors in other stairwells as determined by the fire code official.2.Large-area buildings.a.At interior structural support columns, adjacent to interior fire department hose valves.Section L101.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
L101.4 Identification. In large area buildings the supporting column where the fill stations are located shall be identified with a White 4-inch 3M Diamond Grade reflective striping at the ceiling and floor levels.
Section L103.1.1 is added to read as follows:
L103.1.1 Submittals. Plans and specifications shall be from a Firefighter Air Replenishment company and sealed by a Texas licensed PE.
Section L104.15 is hereby amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:
Air monitoring shall be required at a location approved by the fire code official.
L104.5 Breathing air supply. The FARS shall be supplied by a minimum of one external mobile air connection in accordance with Section L104.14. Additional external mobile air connection may be required depending on the size of the facility and complexity. A stored pressure air supply shall be supplied by an external mobile air connection providing a means to bypass the stored pressure air supply located at the external mobile air connection.Section L104.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
L104.5.1. Stored pressure air supply. A stored pressure air supply shall be required and designed based on Chapter 24 of NFPA 1901 except that provisions applicable only to mobile apparatus or not applicable to system design shall not apply. A stored pressure air supply shall be capable of refilling not less than 50 empty breathing air cylinders.Section L104.5.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:Section L104.13.1 to read as follows:
Section L104.13.1 to read as follows:
Section L104.13.1 Required Location. In new buildings, FARS shall be required when any of the following conditions occur:
Each stairwell shall have a supply riser. SCBA fill panels shall be located on odd numbered floors commencing at the first level in the primary stairwell and on even numbered floors commencing at level 2 in the remaining stairwells.
Fill panels in buildings over 500,000 square feet shall be located adjacent to each standpipe connection.
Sec. 14-1. - Adoption of technical codes.
(a)The following codes and the standards contained therein, are hereby adopted as the minimum building standard codes of the city, save and except those sections added, deleted or amended in this chapter:(2)Fire code. The 2018 International Fire Code, including all appendixes except A (Board of Appeals).
Sec. 46-71. - International fire code adopted.
The 2021 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC), including all supplements, appendices and addenda thereto, if any, as promulgated and adopted by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the standard fire prevention code of the city.
(Ord. No. 99-08, § 3, 1-26-1999; Ord. No. 2001-48, § 4, 12-11-2001; Ord. No. 2002-14, §§ 2, 3, 3-5-2002; Ord. No. 2009-14, § 2, 3-24-2009; Ord. No. 2013-23, § 2(Exh. A), 6-11-2013; Ord. No. 2016-37, § 1, 10-11-2016; Ord. No. 2022-28 , § 1(Exh. A), 8-9-2022)(Ord. No. 99-08, § 3, 1-26-1999; Ord. No. 2001-48, § 4, 12-11-2001; Ord. No. 2002-14, §§ 2, 3, 3-5-2002; Ord. No. 2009-14, § 2, 3-24-2009; Ord. No. 2013-23, § 2(Exh. A), 6-11-2013; Ord. No. 2016-37, § 1, 10-11-2016; Ord. No. 2022-28 , § 1(Exh. A), 8-9-2022)
Sec. 5-91. - Fire code—Adopted.
The 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all appendices except appendices A, J, and M, supplements, amendments, and other addendum as adopted and published by the International Code Council, are hereby adopted as the fire code of the city with such local amendments as set forth in sections 5-92, 5-93, 5-94, 5-94.5, and 5-95 of this article. A copy of this code is on file in the office of the fire prevention division of the city's fire department.
(Code 1990, §§ 6-2-1—6-2-3; Ord. No. 1674-2-92, § I(1)—(3), 2-3-92; Ord. No. 2012-3-95, § I, 3-6-95; Ord. No. 2757-12-2001, § I, 12-10-01; Ord. No. 3266-10-2005, § I, 10-17-05; Ord. No. 3522-12-2007, § I, 12-17-07; Ord. No. 4040-12-2013 , § 1, 12-16-13; Ord. No. 4273-05-2016 , § 1, 5-2-16; 0243-20-ORD , § 1, 8-17-20)
14-141International Fire Code.
The International Fire Code 2015 edition, as amended, including appendices as published by the International Code Council, Inc., an authentic copy of which will be kept on file as an official record of the city, is hereby adopted and made part of this article, except as follows:
(1)Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the City of Magnolia, Texas, hereinafter referred to as “this code”.(Ordinance O-2013-001, sec. 2(exh. A), adopted 1/8/13; Ordinance O-2015-013, sec. 2(exh. A), adopted 8/18/15)
Sec. 10-37. - Adoption of International Fire Code.(a)Except as provided in section 10-37.1, the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, including appendices A through J and L, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified or amended by this article, is hereby adopted as the code of the City of Marble Falls for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Marble Falls and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such.
Sec. 50-66. - International Fire Code adopted; amendments; copies on file.
(a)There is hereby adopted for and by the city, the 2018 International Fire Code, with all appendices thereto, prepared by the International Code Council, except that:
(Code 1966, § 14-18; Ord. No. 1992-82, § I, 10-12-92; Ord. No. 2002-64, § 1, 9-24-02; Ord. No. 2006-84, § 3, 8-14-06; Ord. No. 2009-07, § X, 1-26-09; Ord. No. 2012-91, § I, 12-10-12; Ord. No. 2013-62, § I, 8-12-13; Ord. No. 2020-41, § I(Exh. A), 8-24-20)
Sec. 42-23. - Adoption of International Fire Code, 2021 Edition.
The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N (see International Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2021 edition) as published by the International Code Council together with such other amendments as are set forth herein are hereby adopted and designated as the Fire Code of the city to serve as a general standard for purposes of regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the city secretary are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, of this ordinance. Unless deleted, omitted, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, as amended, shall be fully applicable and binding and in full force and effect. A copy of the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, together with such other amendments as are set forth herein, referred to herein shall be kept on file in the office of the city secretary.
(Code 1982, § 11-46; Ord. No. 2001-06-072, §§ 2, 3, 6-19-2001; Ord. No. 2005-04-035, §§ 2, 3, 4-5-2005; Ord. No. 2008-03-017, § 3, 3-4-2008; Ord. No. 2013-0-062, §§ 2, 3, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 2018-01-002, § 2, 3, 1-2-2018; Ord. No. 2020-01-001, §§ 2,3, 1-7-2020; Ord. No. 2020-01-007, §§ 2, 3, 1-7-2020; Ord. No. 2022-12-137 , §§ 2, 3, 12-6-2022)
7-1-2Code adopted.
A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Midland, Texas being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters (See International Fire Code Section 101.2, 2015 edition), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the code of the City of Midland for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Midland and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code, 2015 edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., on file in the office of the City Secretary are hereby referred to, adopted and made apart hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter.(Ordinance 7425 adopted 2/28/1995; Ordinance 8073, sec. 1, adopted 1/29/2002; Ordinance 8374, sec. 1, adopted 1/10/2006; Ordinance 8867, sec. 1, adopted 1/11/11; Ordinance 9348, sec. 1, adopted 11/18/14; Ordinance 9504, sec. 1, adopted 11/3/15)
Sec. 18-21. - International codes adopted.
(a)The following International Code Council Editions including appendix chapters ("the building codes") are hereby adopted by reference as though they were copied herein fully:(3)2018 International Fire Code®(Ord. No. 2015-10 , § I, 8-25-2015; Ord. No. 2015-11 , § I, 8-25-2015; Ord. No. 2017-06 , §§ II, III, 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 2019-06 , § I, II, 2-26-2019)
101.2.1 Appendices. Appendices B, C, D, H, I, J, and L are adopted as part of the Montgomery County FireCode.
6.02.002Amendments.
The local amendments to the 2018 International Fire Code are not included herein but are hereby specifically saved from repeal and shall be maintained on file in the offices of the town.(Ordinance 20-1112B adopted 11/12/20)
Appendix L
A Firefighter Air Replenishment System (FARS) will be required in allbuildings/occupancy types that are 5 stories or more in height or 500,000 square feet orExhibit A - 2018 International Fire Code Amendments 40greater in area under roof. See Appendix L of 2018 International Fire Code for allrequirements.
Sec. 5.102 - Amendments to the International Fire Code, 2015
(a)Section 101.2.1 of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.2.1 Appendices. The below listed Appendices of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set out at length herein, subject to any amendments and deletions hereinafter set forth.
101.2.1.1 Appendix B - Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings
101.2.1.2 Appendix C - Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
Exception: Appendix C shall not apply in areas zoned as R-1 or R-2, for hydrant distribution in those zones, refer to the Subdivision Section (Chapter 9, Section 12) of the City of Orange Code of Ordinances.
101.2.1.3 Appendix D - Fire Apparatus Access Roads
101.2.1.4 Appendix E - Hazard Categories
101.2.1.5 Appendix F - Hazard Ranking
101.2.1.6 Appendix G - Cryogenic Fluids - Weights and Volume Equivalents
101.2.1.7 Appendix H - Hazardous Materials Management Plan101.2.1.8 Appendix I - Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions
101.2.1.9 Appendix K - Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities
101.2.1.10 Appendix L - Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems
he following International Code Council Editions including Appendix Chapters ("the Codes") are hereby adopted by reference as though they were copied herein fully:2015 International Fire Code
6.04.001Adoption.
There is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property, that certain code known as the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, and appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N to the same extent as if such code were copied verbatim in this article, subject to local amendments as set forth in this article. Copies of the code and the amendments thereto, as referenced herein, are on file in the office of the city clerk for permanent record and inspection. These copyrighted standards and recommendations are adopted and designated as the official fire code of the city, except to the extent they are in conflict with any controlling federal or state law. The standards are published by and are available from the International Code Council, Country Club Hills, Illinois. A copy of the 2021 International Fire Code along with a copy of the amendments adopted herein shall be kept in each of the following locations: The city library, the city clerk's office, the city fire marshal's office, the office of the city building official.(Ordinance 2010-028, sec. 6, adopted 8/23/10; Ordinance 2017-025, sec. 2, adopted 7/10/17; 1988 Code, sec. 12-51; Ordinance 2023-017 adopted 4/10/2023)
Sec. 13-151. - Adoption.
The city council of the City of Pasadena, Texas does hereby adopt the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition inclusive of all Appendices, as published by the International Code Council and all National Fire Protection Association current Standards, as the fire prevention code of the City of Pasadena, Texas for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said 2015 International Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this article, subject, however, to the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, set forth in section 13-152 of this article.
(Ord. No. 80-62, § 1, 4-8-80; Ord. No. 90-85, § 2, 5-15-90; Ord. No. 99-175, § 1, 9-28-99; Ord. No. 2007-169, § 2, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 17-010, § 2, 1-17-17)
Sec. 10-46. - Fire code adopted.
There is hereby adopted the "City of Pearland Fire Code," which shall consist of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, including appendices as published by the International Code Council, Inc. A copy of said code shall be maintained in the office of the city secretary.
(Ord. No. 1211-2015 , § 1, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 1211-2019 , § 1, 8-26-19)
Sec. 8-17. - Adoption of International Fire Code.
There is hereby adopted by the city council of the City of Plano, Texas, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code including appendix B, E, F and L of the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Fire Code Institute and the International Conference of Building Officials, being particularly the 2021 edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by this article, of which code and standards copies have been and are now filed in the office of the city secretary and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this article shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Plano.
(Ord. No. 2016-3-5, § II, 3-14-16; Ord. No. 2018-11-19, § II, 11-26-18; Ord. No. 2020-7-3, §§ II, III, 7-27-20; Ord. No. 2022-1-20, § III, 1-24-22)
Sec. 30-4. - International Fire Code and NFPA standards.(a)Adoption. The city council hereby adopts the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L and M, NFPA Standards and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Copies of the code and NFPA standards, and the amendments thereto, as referenced herein, are on file in the office of the city secretary for permanent record and inspection. The fire marshal, or his authorized representative, is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of the International Fire Code and NFPA standards, as adopted herein and as amended.
Sec. 5.03.001 - Adopted.
The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., including all chapters and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code for the Town of Prosper. The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, is made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. A copy of the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., is on file in the office of the Town Secretary and is marked and designated as the 2021 International Fire Code.
( Ord. No. 2023-12 , § 3, 1-24-23)
5.03.001Adopted.
The International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L, and N, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such code shall be fully applicable and binding. Any and all references to the NFPA codes shall mean the most current edition available.
(Ordinance 20-016 adopted 8/10/20)
ec. 16-51. - International Fire Code (2015 edition) adopted.
The 2015 edition of the International Fire Code (including all appendices) as published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Round Rock. Penalties, conditions and terms of said International Fire Code are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, except as amended hereafter.
(Code 1995, § 5.101; Ord. No. 2536, 6-13-1991; Ord. No. G-94-08-25-9D, 8-25-1994; Ord. No. G-94-10-27-9A, 10-27-1994; Ord. No. G-02-01-24-8C3, 1-24-2002; Ord. No. G-06-12-07-10C1, 12-7-2006; Ord. No. G-12-11-20-F3, § XI, 11-20-2012; Ord. No. O-2016-3797, § X, 10-27-2016)
Sec. 26-101. - International Fire Code adopted..
There is hereby adopted by the City of Rowlett, Texas for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, that certain code known as the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, including all Appendices, and the latest edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified or amended by this article. The International Fire Code as adopted and amended herein is applicable within the limits of the city, within 5,000 feet thereof, and within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 02-04-03D, § 1(15-5), 2-4-2003; Ord. No. 042-08, § 1, 11-4-2008; Ord. No. 008-14, § 8, 4-1-2014; Ord. No. 022-18, § 8, 8-21-2018; Ord. No. 024-22, § 8, 6-21-2022)
Sec. 6.03.031 - Adoption and amendments
The following code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference as though it were copied herein fully, including all appendices, except where expressly excluded herein:
International Fire Code, 2015 edition in its entirety, save and except sections 903.3.1.3, 907.2.9, 1024 and appendices A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J, K and L, and save and except:(1996 Code, sec. 4.101(a)(7); Ordinance adopted 5-18-10; Ordinance adopted 11-16-10; Ordinance adopted 6-3-14; Ordinance adopted 1-5-16, § 1)
Sec. 42-121. - Adoption.
A certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city fire department, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including all chapters and the following appendices: B, D, and L, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the city fire code for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of building and premises as therein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the city fire department are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this section.
(Ord. No. 111301-3, § 1, 11-13-2001; Ord. No. 060711-02, § 4, 6-7-2011; Ord. No. 101421-02 , § 2, 10-14-2021)
ec. 15-126. - Adoption of 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code.The City of Southlake hereby adopts the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, an N published by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except such portions as are deleted or amended by this ordinance [Ord. No. 1248], and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. True and correct copies of this document are specified in Exhibit A.
( Ord. No. 1248 , § 1, 4-19-2022)
6.02.001Adoption.For the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials used, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the Town and certain equipment specifically regulated herein, the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, copies of which, are on file in the town secretary’s office, and is hereby adopted as the building code of the town as fully as if copied at length in this article, but with the changes therein and additions thereto provided in this article. Also, adopted are the following appendices 2021 edition of the International Fire Code:
(1)Appendix A, Boards of appeals.
(2)Appendix D, Fire apparatus access roads.
(3)Appendix E, Hazards categories.
(4)Appendix F, Hazards ranking.
(5)Appendix G, Cryogenic fluids weight and volume equivalents.
(6)Appendix H, Hazardous materials management plan and hazardous inventory statement instructions.
(7)Appendix I, Fire protection systems-noncompliant conditions.
(8)Appendix K, Construction requirements for existing ambulatory facilities.
(9)Appendix L, Requirements for firefighter air replenishment systems.
(10)Appendix N, Indoor trade shows and exhibitions.(Ordinance 19-06, sec. 1(1), adopted 2/25/19; Ordinance 2022-14 adopted 2/28/22)
(vv)Section L101.1; change to read as follows:L101.1 Scope. Fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be provided in accordance with this appendix in new buildings when any of the following conditions occur:
1.A building with an occupied floor located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.2.Any new building with 2 or more floors below grade.3.Any new building 500,000 square feet or more in size.Each stairwell shall have a supply riser. SCBA fill panels shall be located on odd numbered floors commencing at the first level in the primary stairwell and on even numbered floors commencing at level 2 in the remaining stairwells. Fill panels in buildings over 500,000 square feet shall be located adjacent to each standpipe connection.(Ord. No. 01-04-94, § 2, 1-25-1994; Ord. No. 2001-10, § 2.0, 3-27-2001; Ord. No. 2006-16, § 1, 8-22-2006; Ord. No. 2011-22, § 2, 9-22-2011 ; Ord. No. 2021-31 , § 5(Exh. A), 10-14-2021)
**Appendix L Requirements For Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems
**Section L101.2 is to read as follows:L101.2 Required locations. A FARS shall be provided in all new construction when any of the following occur:1.Any new building 5 or more stories in height from the lowest level of fire department access.2.Any building determined to be a high-rise.3.Any new building 2 or more stories bellow grade.4.Any new building with a total area of 500,000 square feet or more in size.5.Any new R-2 occupancy, or mixed-us occupancy, in which the total fire area exceeds 400,000 square feet and is 4 stories or more from the lowest level of fire department access.**Section L101.13.1 is to read as follows:L101.13.1 Location. Each stairwell will have a supply riser. Fill stations for refilling breathing air cylinders shall be located as follows or otherwise as required by the fire code official:1.Multi-level Buildings.a.Single stairwell, on all even floor levelsb.Two stairwells, on alternated floors between the stairwells.c.Three or more stairwells.i.Central stairwell on all floors.ii.Alternating floors in other stairwells as determined by the fire code official.2.Large-area buildings.a.At interior structural support columns, adjacent tO interior fire department hose valves.**Section L101.13.4 is to read as follows:L101-13.4 Identification. In large area buildings the supporting column were the fill stations are located shall be identified with a White 4-inch 3M Diamond Grade reflective striping at the ceiling and the floor levels.**Section L103.1.1 is to read as follows:L103.1.1 Submittals. Plans and specifications shall be from a Firefighter Air Replenishment company and sealed by a licensed PE.**Section L104.15 is hereby amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:Air monitoring shall be required at a location approved by the fire code official.**Section L104.5.1 is amended to read as follows:L104.5.1 Stored pressure air supply shall be required and designed based on chapter 24 of NFPA 1901 except that provisions applicable only to mobile apparatus or not applicable to system design shall not apply. A stored pressure air supply shall be capable of refilling not less than 50 empty breathing air cylinders.**Section L104.5.1.2 is to read as follows:L104.5.1.2 Location. Stored pressure air supply shall be located in the fire command room as determined by the fire code official.(Ord. No. 2021-2429 , § 2, 1-19-2021; Ord. No. 2021-2450 , § 2, 10-6-2021)
(2)The following appendices contained in this code are adopted in their entirety:
Appendix L, Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems; provided, however, this appendix L shall apply to new construction only.
(Code 1993, § 34-74; Ord. No. 2006-01, § 3, 3-6-2006; Ord. No. 2008-03, § 1(34-74), 3-3-2008; Ord. No. 2014-11, § 1(34-71), 5-5-2014; Ord. No. 2016-19 , § 1, 9-6-2016; Ord. No. 2017-32 , § 2, 10-2-2017; Ord. No. 2018-30 , § 2, 8-20-2018; Ord. No. 2019-32 , § 4, 11-18-2019)
Section 1. Adoption of Code(a) Except as otherwise provided in other provisions of this Order, the following documents are herebyadopted and incorporated and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein as provisions of thefire code applicable and enforceable throughout the territory of the District, except within the corporatelimits of any municipality located in the territory of the District that has previously adopted a fire code,if any:
(I) The 2021 International Fire Code (IFC") and appendices B, C, D and Las promulgatedby the International Code Council, Inc; and
Sec. 3.02.451 AdoptedThe 2021 International Fire Code, (IFC), is hereby amended as follows, includingAppendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N (the “Code”) is herewithadopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of University Park, Texas. Acopy of the Code, with approved appendices and amendments, shall be kept on filein the office of the Fire Marshal for reference and inspection.
Sec. 10-21. - Exceptions, amendments and deletions to the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, including appendices B, C, D, F, I, K, L and N; adopted in section 10-20.
Sec. 38-31. - Adoption of fire code.
The town adopts the entirety of the 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L AND M published by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except such portions as are deleted or amended by this article, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.
(Ord. No. 814, § 2, 1-23-2017; Ord. No. 885 , § 2, 6-17-2019)
Section 1.Adoption of Fire Code(a) Except within the corporate limits of any municipality located in the territory of the Districtthat has adopted a fire code the following are adopted as the Fire Code of Williamson CountyEmergency Service District No. 3 in the State of Texas, regulating and governing thesafeguarding of life and property from fire, medical, and explosion hazards arising from thestorage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as provided below,providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and each of all of theregulations, provisions, penalties. The conditions and terms of the Fire Code on file in theoffice of the Williamson County Emergency Service District No. 3 are referred to, adoptedand made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Order, with the additions, insertions, deletions,and changes, if any prescribed in Section 2 of this Order.1.The 2021 International Fire Code (the "IFC), and appendices B, C, D, E,F, G, H, I,J, K, and L, promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc.
Section 1. Adoption of Code(a) Except as otherwise provided in other provisions of this Order, the following documents are herebyadopted and incorporated and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein as provisions of thefire code applicable and enforceable throughout the territory of the District, except within the corporatelimits of any municipality located in the territory of the District that has previously adopted a fire code,if any:
(I) The 2021 International Fire Code (IFC") and appendices B, C, D and Las promulgatedby the International Code Council, Inc; and
APPENDIX L
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS:
Adopt Appendix L, Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems.
2021 IFC AMENDMENT, APPENDIX L, SECTION L101.1 SCOPE:
SECTION L101.1 Scope.
Fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be provided in accordance with this appendix in new buildings when any of the following conditions occur:
1. Any new building five (5 )or more stories in height. Above the lowest level of fire vehicle access.
2. Any new building with two (2) or more stories below grade.
3. Any new building with a total gross floor area 250,000 square feet or more in size.SECTION L104.13.1 Location.
Each exit stairwell shall have a supply riser. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) fill panels shall be located on intermediate landings in all exit stairways. Fill panels in buildings with a total gross floor area of 250,000 square feet shall be located adjacent to each standpipe connection.
SECTION L104.14 External Mobile Air Connection.
The External mobile air connection shall be located with approved separation from the Fire Department Connection (FDC) to allow functionality of both devices by first responders; shall be visible from and within fifty feet (50') of a fire apparatus access road along an unobstructed path; and shall be located in an approved signed and secured cabinet.
SECTION L108
SECTION L108.1 Signage.
The Fire Department Air Connection panel and remote air fill panels shall be clearly identified by means of permanently installed signage which says: “FIRE FIGHTER AIR SYSTEM” in minimum letter one and one half-inch (1 ½") height with one quarter-inch (¼") stroke and be located where plainly visible.
SECTION L108.2 Infrared Reflective Tape.
Exterior perimeter border of the Fire Department Air Connection panels and the remote air fill panels shall have infrared reflective tape of one inch (1") width.
15.36A.011
Adoption.
The 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, and as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, including Appendix D, “Fire Apparatus Access Roads,” Appendix E, “Hazard Categories,” Appendix H, “Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions,” and Appendix L, “Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment,” is adopted by reference with the amendments, additions, and deletions provided in this chapter. This chapter shall be controlling within the jurisdiction of the city. The manufacture, storage, handling, sale, and use of fireworks shall be governed by Chapter 70.77 RCW and by Chapter 212-17 WAC and Chapter 8.24 ACC, Fireworks, consistent with Chapter 212-17 WAC. (Ord. 6763 § 5, 2021; Ord. 6601 § 17, 2016; Ord. 6469 § 5, 2013; Ord. 6310 § 13, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 11, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 10, 2004.)
5.36A.067
Appendix L amended – Requirements for fire fighter air replenishment systems.
Appendix L of the International Fire Code, entitled “Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems,” is adopted with the following amendment:
A. Section L101.1, Scope, is deleted in its entirety and is replaced with the following:
L101.1 Scope. Fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be provided in accordance with this appendix in all new buildings meeting the IBC definition of a high-rise building.
(Ord. 6763 § 5, 2021.)
23.11.919
International Fire Code Section 919 added – Firefighter air replenishment system.
Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 919 to read as follows:
SECTION 919
FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
919.1 Scope. The design, installation, and maintenance of firefighter air replenishment systems shall be in accordance with this section.
919.2 Required installations. Firefighter air replenishment systems shall be installed in the following buildings and structures:
1. Buildings classified as high-rise in accordance with the International Building Code.
2. Transportation tunnels constructed in accordance with NFPA 130 or NFPA 502 that exceed 300 feet in length.
3. Underground pedestrian tunnels that exceed 300 feet in length.
919.3 Certificate of compliance
1. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a high-rise building or underground transportation and pedestrian tunnel unless a certificate of compliance, as described in section 919.15.3.2, is first issued.
2. The following elements for the life safety system shall be installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications and shall be tested, certified and proved to be in proper working condition to the satisfaction of the fire code official before issuance of the certificate of compliance.
919.4 Firefighter air replenishment system. The firefighter air replenishment system is a complete, self-contained breathing air replenishment system, permanently installed within a structure, consisting of external mobile air connection panels, interior air fill stations, interconnected piping distribution system and an air storage system, and final locations shall be approved by the fire code official.
919.4.1 Purpose. The firefighter air replenishment system allows firefighters and other first responders to replenish empty breathing air cylinders within close proximity of the incident, reducing the amount of travel distance, time and personnel needed for logistical support, to maximize firefighter safety and effectiveness.
919.4.2 Scope. The design, installation, testing and certification of the firefighter air replenishment system shall be in accordance with this section.
919.4.3 Safety. The firefighter air replenishment system is a life-safety system. The system shall provide a safe and reliable source of clean breathable air to firefighters and other first responders performing fire suppression, evacuation, search and rescue, and other types of emergency response tasks at incidents requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus. Nothing within this specification shall be reduced in quality in any manner, including but not limited to system design criteria, system performance criteria, components, materials, installation procedures, testing procedures, commissioning requirements and certification.
919.4.4 Quality assurance. Plans, specifications, equipment, product data sheets and system calculations for the firefighter air replenishment system shall be prepared, reviewed and stamped by a Washington State licensed engineer knowledgeable and qualified in high pressure breathing air replenishment systems, who can demonstrate prior experience with such systems.
919.4.5 Contractor qualifications. The firefighter air replenishment system shall be installed by a Washington State licensed contractor with a minimum 3 years of experience specializing in fire department high pressure breathing air field. The installation contractor shall have a Bellevue business license.
919.5 Performance and design criteria.
919.5.1 Safety Factor. The firefighter air replenishment system shall allow firefighters to replenish a minimum of two 66 cubic foot breathing air cylinders at 5,500 PSIG simultaneously within two minutes or less. All components of the system shall be rated to operate at a minimum working pressure of 5,500 PSIG at 70°F with a 4:1 safety factor.
919.5.2 Replenishment Criteria. The air storage system shall be capable of replenishing not less than 50 breathing air cylinders at a rate of 2 simultaneously, each pair within 2 minutes or less (25 repetitions) without fire department supplementation, based on fire department standard breathing air cylinders of 66 cubic feet at 5,500 PSIG.
919.5.3 Design Flow. The interconnected piping distribution system shall have a minimum calculated design flow using one (1) interior fill station and panel, totaling four 66 cubic foot 5,500 PSIG breathing air cylinders operating simultaneously at the farthest point from the fire department access.
919.5.4 Fire Department Augmentation. When air supplementation becomes available by the fire department mobile air unit, the external mobile air connection panel shall allow the mobile air unit operator to connect and begin augmentation of the system, providing for a constant source of breathing air replenishment to all interior fill stations and panels.
919.5.5 Air Storage System Isolation. The interconnected piping distribution system shall be designed so that the external mobile air connection panel may be isolated from the air storage system and routed directly to the interior air fill stations and panels via the system main distribution line. This shall be accomplished through the means of check valves and actuator selector valves readily accessible by fire department personnel, to allow breathing air to be supplied directly from the fire department mobile air unit to the interior fill stations and panels.
919.6 Permits, plans and fees.
919.6.1 Permits. A permit is required to install and repair a firefighter air replenishment system.
919.6.2 Plans. Prior to the installation of a firefighter air replenishment system, plans, calculations and specifications shall be submitted to the fire code official for review and approval in accordance with City of Bellevue permit submittal requirements. Plans and calculations shall be stamped by a Washington State licensed engineer and shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this section and demonstrate that the design criteria for all pressure containing components is satisfied with a minimum working pressure of 5,500 PSIG at 70°F with a minimum 4:1 safety factor.
919.6.2.1 Mill Reports. The plans submittal shall also include manufacturer mill report for the tubing, fittings, valves, pressure regulators, pressure relief devices, pressure gauges, cylinder filling hoses and all other components that may be required for a complete firefighter air replenishment system installation.
919.6.2.2 Additional Information. The fire code official is authorized to require additional information that is necessary for ensuring the proposed design meets the requirements of this section.
919.6.2.3 Approval Required. The installation of the firefighter air replenishment system shall not commence until complete plans, specifications and calculations have been submitted, approved and a permit issued by the fire code official.
919.6.3 Fees. Fees shall be submitted to the fire code official at the time of plan submittal.
919.6.4 Codes and standards. The firefighter air replenishment system shall conform to all current national standards and this Section 919. Construction requirements shall follow the currently adopted editions of the IBC and IFC. Where applicable all components of the firefighter air replenishment system shall meet the minimum requirements of the NFPA, OSHA, ASTM, ASME, ANSI and Bellevue Building, Fire, Plumbing and Mechanical codes.
919.7 System components. All pressurized breathing air components of the firefighter air replenishment system shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or agency and approved by the fire code official. The system shall contain, at a minimum, the following components:
1. External mobile air connection panel;
2. Air storage system;
3. Air monitoring system;
4. Interior air fill station;
5. Interior air fill panel;
6. Interconnected piping distribution system
919.7.1 Protection. All components of the firefighter air replenishment system shall be protected from physical damage and the piping, storage equipment, monitoring wiring and power wiring shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both.
Exception: Piping, monitor wiring and power wiring located outside of a 2-hour fire barrier construction shall be protected using any one of the following methods:
1. Cables listed in accordance with UL 2196 having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours;
2. Piping or cables encased with not less than 2 inches (51 mm) of concrete; or
3. Electrical circuit protective systems having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Electrical circuit protective systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing requirements.
919.7.2. Electrical power. The following features serving the firefighter air replenishment system shall be supplied by both the primary power and legally required standby power:
1. Air monitoring system – Section 919.14;
2. Air storage system – Section 919.12.3; and
3. External mobile air connection panel – Section 919.8.6
919.7.3 Materials of construction. All breathing air components used in the construction of the firefighter air replenishment system shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or agency and approved by the fire code official. All pressurized components shall be compatible for use with high pressure breathing air equipment and self-contained breathing air apparatus. All pressurized breathing air components shall be rated for a minimum working pressure of 5,500 PSIG at 70°F with a minimum 4:1 safety factor.
919.7.4 Markings. All components of the firefighter air replenishment system shall be clearly identified by means of stainless steel or plastic labels or tags indicating their function. This shall include as a minimum all fire department connection panels, air fill stations, air storage system, piping, gauges, valves, air connections, air outlets, enclosures, and doors.
919.8 Exterior fire department connection panel and enclosure.
919.8.1 Location. A minimum of two external mobile air connection panels shall be attached to the building or on a remote monument at the exterior of the building and shall be interconnected to the air monitoring system, air storage system, air fill stations and air fill panels. The external mobile air connection panels shall be secured inside of a weather resistant NEMA 4 enclosure. The panels shall be within 50 feet of an approved roadway or driveway, or other location approved by the fire code official. The enclosures shall be visible and accessible on approach to the building and shall be maintained with a minimum of 6 feet clear distance that provides a 180-degree clear unobstructed access to the front of the panels.
Exception: When the fire code official determines that it is impractical to provide two panels, only one external mobile air connection panel will be required
919.8.2 Purpose. The external mobile air connection panel shall provide the fire department mobile air operator access to the firefighter air replenishment system and shall be compatible with the fire department mobile air unit.
919.8.3 Non-metallic materials. When the enclosures are constructed of non-metallic materials, the enclosures shall be resistant to ultraviolet and infrared solar radiation.
919.8.4 Vehicle protection. When the panels are located in an area subject to vehicle traffic, impact protection shall be provided in accordance with International Fire Code Section 312.
919.8.5 Enclosure marking. The front of the enclosures shall be marked FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM on a securely attached stainless steel engraved, plastic engraved or painted plate. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the enclosure front and in letters that are a minimum of 2-inches high with 3/8-inch brush stroke. The marking of the enclosures shall be immediately visible and accessible to emergency response personnel.
919.8.6 Enclosure components. The external mobile air connection panel shall contain all of the necessary gauges, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors, adapters, air monitoring displays, tamper devices, storage bypass and other necessary components as may be required to allow the fire department mobile air unit to connect and augment the system with a constant source of breathing air.
919.8.7 Fire department key box. A fire department key box shall be provided adjacent to the external mobile air connection panel and enclosure. A key for the enclosure shall be provided in the key box.
Exception: Subject to the approval of the fire code official, the key may be located in a fire department key box that also provides access keys for entry into the building, when it is nearby, the key is clearly marked, and there is sufficient room in the fire department key box.
919.9 Interior air fill station and air fill panel.
919.9.1 Location. Air fill stations shall be installed within buildings and structures as follows:
919.9.2 Above grade structure. An air fill station and enclosure shall be installed on the fifth floor above grade and every third floor thereafter. The air fill station shall be located at an approved location between the fire service access elevator and an approved enclosed interior exit stairway. Features of the approved stairway shall include access to all above grade floor levels of the building and proximity to the fire service access elevator. The specific location on the floors shall be approved by the fire code official.
919.9.3 Underground structure. An interior air fill panel shall be located in all required interior exit stairways on the floor landing commencing at the second level below grade and every other level below grade thereafter. The panel shall be located a minimum of 36 inches but not more than 60 inches above finished floor or stair landing.
919.9.4 Transportation and pedestrian tunnels. An interior air fill panel shall be located within 200 feet of the tunnel entrance and at intervals not exceeding 400 feet thereafter as approved by the fire code official. The panel shall be located a minimum of 36 inches but not more than 60 inches above finished floor.
919.9.5 Purpose. Air fill stations shall provide firefighters and other first responders the ability to safely and reliably replenish empty breathing air cylinders.
919.9.6 Performance. Air fill stations shall be capable of replenishing a minimum of two 66 cubic foot, 5,500 PSIG breathing air cylinders at 25 percent capacity within two minutes or less and shall provide for the refilling of breathing air cylinders within a certified rupture fill containment enclosure. The design of the air fill station shall provide for the direct refilling of firefighter breathing air cylinders by means of a discharge outlet with a minimum of one cylinder filling hose that shall have a female quick connect (UAC). The female UAC shall be designed to connect to a male UAC. The assembled UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
919.9.7 Enclosure requirements. Each air fill station shall be installed within a lockable enclosure (closet or room) by a means approved by the fire code official. Each enclosure shall be located between the fire service access elevator and an approved enclosed interior exit stairway. Features of the approved stairway shall include access to all above-grade floor levels of the building and proximity to the fire service access elevator.
The door to each enclosure shall be readily visible from the entrance to the interior exit stairway and readily accessible at all times by firefighters and other emergency responders and shall be maintained with a minimum of 6 feet clear distance that provides a 180-degree clear unobstructed access to the front of the panels. The enclosure shall have emergency illumination and at least one 120-volt AC duplex grounded receptacle supplied from the building emergency power system.
919.9.8 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, each air fill station enclosure shall be maintained locked by a means approved by the fire code official.
919.10 Markings.
919.10.1 Enclosure. Each air fill station enclosure shall be marked FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM on a securely fastened stainless steel engraved, plastic engraved or painted plate. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the cabinet front and in letters that are a minimum of 2-inches high with 3/8-inch brush stroke. The marking of the cabinet shall be immediately visible and accessible to emergency response personnel.
919.10.2 Stairway. Immediately above stairway signage required by International Fire Code Section 1023.9 a sign as described in 919.10.1 shall be posted at every door on floors equipped with air fill stations.
919.10.3 Air fill station marking. The front of each air fill station shall be marked FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM on a securely fastened stainless steel engraved, plastic engraved or painted plate. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the cabinet front and in letters that are a minimum of 2-inches high with 3/8-inch brush stroke. The marking of the cabinet shall be immediately visible and accessible to emergency response personnel.
919.11 Air fill station components. The air fill station shall contain all of the necessary gauges, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors, adapters and other necessary components as may be required to allow firefighters and other first responders to safely and reliably replenish a minimum of two breathing air cylinders within a certified rupture-proof fill containment enclosure and an emergency connect directly to firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus equipment by means of quick fill adapters, hose and UAC fittings.
919.11.1 Purpose. Air fill panels shall provide firefighters and other first responders the ability to safely and reliably replenish empty breathing air cylinders during an emergency incident.
919.11.2 Performance. Air fill panels shall be capable of replenishing a minimum of two 66 cubic foot, 5,500 PSIG breathing air cylinders at 25 percent capacity within two minutes or less and shall provide for the direct refilling of firefighter breathing air cylinders by means of a discharge outlet with a minimum of two cylinder filling hoses that shall have a female quick connect (UAC). The female UAC shall be designed to connect to a male UAC. The assembled UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
919.11.3 Enclosure requirements. Each air fill panel shall be in a cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel. The depth of the cabinet shall not create an exit obstruction when installed in building stairways. All components, except the control valve, pressure gauges, fill hoses and ancillary components, shall be contained behind a minimum 18-gauge carbon steel interior panel.
919.11.4 Cylinder filling hose. The design of the cabinet shall provide a means for storing the hose to prevent kinking. The brackets shall be installed so that the hose bend radius is maintained at 4 inches (102 mm) or greater when the hose is coiled.
The discharge outlet of each cylinder filling hose shall have a female Rapid Intervention Crew Universal Air Coupling (RIC/UAC). The female fitting shall be designed to connect to a male RIC/UAC. The assembled RIC/UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open Breathing Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
919.11.5 Door. Hinges for the cabinet door shall be located inside of the cabinet. The door shall be arranged such that when the door is open, it does not reduce the required exit width or create an obstruction in the path of egress. A minimum of 20 percent of the door surface area shall be a relite constructed of tempered glass. The thickness of the glass shall not be greater than 1/8 inch.
919.11.6 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, each air fill panel enclosure shall be maintained locked by a means approved by the fire code official.
919.11.7 Cabinet marking. The front of each panel shall be marked FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM on a securely fastened stainless steel engraved, plastic engraved or painted plate. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the cabinet front and in letters that are a minimum of 2-inches high with 3/8-inch brush stroke. The marking of the cabinet shall be immediately visible and accessible to emergency response personnel.
919.11.8 Air fill panel components. The air fill panel shall contain all of the necessary gauges, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors, adapters and other necessary components as may be required to allow firefighters and other first responders to safely and reliably replenish a minimum of 2 breathing air cylinders connecting directly to firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus equipment by means of quick fill adapters, hose and RIC/UAC fittings.
919.12 Air storage system.
919.12.1 Location. An air storage system shall be installed in buildings and structures at locations approved by the fire code official.
919.12.2 Purpose. The air storage system along with interior air fill stations and air fill panels shall provide firefighters and other first responders the ability to safely and reliably replenish empty breathing air cylinders prior to the fire department mobile air unit arriving on scene.
919.12.3 Performance. The air storage system shall be capable of replenishing not less than 50 breathing air cylinders at a rate of 2 simultaneously, each pair within 2 minutes or less (25 repetitions) without fire department supplementation. The breathing air cylinders are fire department standard 66 cubic feet at 5,500 PSIG.
919.12.4 Enclosure requirements. The air storage system shall be contained within an enclosure (closet or room) which shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. The enclosure shall be sufficiently sized to accommodate all air storage system components. The access door to the enclosure shall be of sufficient size to allow for the maintenance and removal of the air storage system. The enclosure shall be conditioned so that the temperature is no less than 40°F or more than 80°F and shall have an engineered pressure relief vent for over-pressurization in the event of component failure. The enclosure shall have emergency illumination and at least one 120-volt AC duplex grounded receptacle supplied from the building emergency power system.
919.12.5 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the air storage system, the enclosure shall be maintained locked by a means approved by the fire code official.
919.12.6 Enclosure marking. The air storage enclosure shall be marked FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM on a securely fastened stainless steel engraved, plastic engraved or painted plate. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the cabinet front and in letters that are a minimum of 2-inches high with 3/8-inch brush stroke. The marking of the enclosure shall be immediately visible and accessible to emergency response personnel.
919.12.7 Air storage system marking. The air storage system shall be marked FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM on securely fastened stainless steel engraved, plastic engraved or painted plates. The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the system components and in letters that are a minimum of 2-inches high with 3/8-inch brush stroke.
919.13 Piping, distribution materials and methods.
919.13.1 Prohibition. The use of carbon steel, iron pipe, malleable iron, high-strength gray iron, alloy steel, copper or plastic for pressurized breathing air components is prohibited.
919.13.2 Materials of construction. All components of the piping distribution system shall be protected from physical damage and shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both.
All pressurized materials used in the construction of the piping distribution system shall be compatible for use with high pressure breathing air equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus. All pressurized breathing air components shall be rated for a minimum working pressure of 5,500 PSIG with a minimum 4:1 safety factor. The internal surfaces of all pressurized material shall be free of contamination.
919.13.3 Tubing. Tubing shall be constructed of stainless-steel materials that are compatible with high pressure breathing air. When stainless steel tubing is used, it shall meet ASTM A-269, Grade 316 or an equal standard. Stainless steel tubing shall be a minimum .375 outside diameter x .065 wall Grade 316 fully annealed seamless. Stainless steel tubing shall be at least Grade 316 and shall meet the requirements of ASTM A-479 or equal. Routing of tubing and bends shall be such as to protect the tubing from mechanical damage.
919.13.4 Securement. Tubing shall be supported at a maximum of five-foot intervals. Individual tubing clamps and mounting components shall be mechanically secured to the building structural support members in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the applicable Bellevue Plumbing and Mechanical codes.
919.13.5 Marking. All tubing shall be clearly marked FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM and HIGH-PRESSURE BREATHING AIR using double-sided engraved 3-inch x 1-inch stainless steel or plastic markers placed at a minimum of 10-foot intervals and at each floor level whether concealed or not.
919.13.6 Fittings. Fittings shall be constructed of stainless-steel materials that are compatible with high-pressure breathing air. Stainless steel fittings shall be at least Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTM A-479 or an equal standard and rated to the maximum working pressure of the tubing used.
919.13.7 System assembly requirements. The piping distribution system shall be a welded system, except where the tubing joints are readily accessible and at the point of connection to the individual air fill stations. Welding procedures shall follow nationally recognized standards. Prior to and during the welding of sections of tubing, a continuous, regulated argon purge at 3 PSIG shall be maintained to eliminate contamination with products of the oxidation or welding flux. The purge shall commence a minimum of 2 minutes prior to welding operations and continue until the welded joint is at ambient temperature of 72°F. When mechanical high-pressure tube fittings are used, they shall be listed for the type of materials to be joined and rated for the maximum pressure of the system. When mechanical tube fittings are used, prior approval by the fire code official must be obtained. All concealed mechanical fittings for tubing and valves shall be readily accessible by means of a 90-minute fire-resistance-rated, self-closing, self-latching fire door. Each fire door shall be provided with a fire department approved locking system. Where tubing passes through fire-resistance rated construction, it shall be protected by a sleeve at least three times the tube diameter. Penetrations of fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall comply with International Building Code Section 714.
919.13.8 Prevention of contamination. The installing contractor shall ensure that, at all times, the system components are not exposed to contaminants, including but not limited to, oils, solvents, dirt and construction materials. When known or suspected contamination of system components has occurred, the affected component shall not be installed in the system. The installation shall also conform to engineering standard of care.
919.14 Air monitoring system. An approved air monitoring system shall be provided. The system shall automatically monitor air quality, moisture and pressure on a continual basis.
The air monitoring system shall be equipped with not less than two content analyzers capable of detecting carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, moisture and hydrocarbons. The air monitoring system shall be connected to the building fire alarm system as a supervisory alarm.
The air monitoring system shall transmit a supervisory signal when any of the following levels are detected:
1. Carbon monoxide exceeds 5 ppm;
2. Carbon dioxide exceeds 1,000 ppm;
3. An oxygen level below 19.5 percent or above 23.5 percent;
4. A nitrogen level below 75 percent or above 81 percent;
5. Hydrocarbon (condensed) content exceeds 5 milligrams per cubic meter of air;
6. The moisture concentration exceeds 24 ppm by volume; or
7. The pressure falls below 4,950 PSIG at 70°F
The air quality and pressure status shall be displayed at the fire command center, within the exterior mobile air connection panel and at the air storage system. The building owner or authorized agent shall notify the fire department and testing contractor of any alarm signaling a rise in moisture or carbon monoxide levels within the system.
919.15 Final testing, inspection and commissioning.
919.15.1 All components of the firefighter air replenishment system shall be pre-inspected and tested for proper assembly and operation prior to a functional fire department test and inspection.
919.15.2 Testing procedures.
919.15.2.1 Pneumatic Testing. Following fabrication, assembly, and installation of the piping distribution system, exterior connection panel and interior cylinder fill panels, the fire code official shall witness the pneumatic testing of the complete system at a minimum test pressure of 6,050 PSIG using oil-free dry air, nitrogen or argon. A minimum 24-hour pneumatic test shall be performed. During this test all fittings, joints and system components shall be inspected for leaks. A solution compatible with the system component materials shall be used on each joint and fitting to detect any leaks. Any system defects or detected leaks shall be documented on an inspection report and either repaired or replaced.
As an alternate, a pressure decay test in accordance with ASME B31.3 is allowed. A test of the low-pressure monitoring switch shall be performed. Each air fill panel shall be tested for compatibility with the fire department self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) RIC/UAC. The pipe or tubing manufacturer mill report shall be provided to the fire code official.
919.15.2.2 Low Pressure Monitor Calibration. Upon the successful completion of the twenty-four-hour pressure test, the system low pressure monitor shall be calibrated to not less than 4,950 PSIG descending and tested to verify that the signal is annunciated at the building main fire alarm panel.
919.15.2.3 Grade D Breathing Air Verification. A minimum of two air samples shall be taken from separate air fill stations and submitted to an independent certified gas analyst laboratory to verify the system cleanliness and that the air meets all applicable standards for breathing air systems to include, but not limited to 1) NFPA 1500; 2) NFPA 1989 Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection; and 3) OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134(i)(1) – Grade D Breathing Air.
The laboratory shall submit a written report to the testing contractor and the fire code official documenting the air analysis complies with the above requirements.
919.15.2.4 Air Fill Station Inlets Secured During Te
23.11.105.7.28
International Fire Code Section 105.7.28 added – Firefighter air systems.
Section 105.7.28 of the International Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
105.7.28 Firefighter Air Systems. A construction permit is required to install a firefighter air system.
19.25.000
International Fire Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, the International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council including amendments set forth in Chapter 51-54A WAC, and subsequently revised by this chapter, is hereby adopted including all referenced standards, Appendices B, C, I, and L. [Ord. 4212 § 1 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
15.12.010 - International Fire Code (IFC)—Adoption.
The city adopts the current International Fire Code, including all appendices, published by the International Code Council, as the fire code of the city, including those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code: provided that, notwithstanding any wording in the International Fire Code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying handheld candles. The city further adopts any future amendments to the International Fire Code, effective upon its adoption by the State Building Code Council.
(Ord. 1195 § A(part), 2004).
9.04.101 International Fire Code Appendices adopted.
These appendices of the International Fire Code are hereby adopted: B, D, F, H, I, and L. (Ord. 3253 § 4 (Exh. 4), 2023; Ord. 2875 § 2, 2011).
87. Subsection 914.3, High-rise buildings, is hereby amended to read as follows:
914.3 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings shall comply with Subsections 914.3.1 through 914.3.9.
88. Subsection 914.3, High-rise buildings, is hereby amended by adding new subsections, to read as follows:
914.3.8 Air replenishment systems. All high-rise buildings shall be equipped with an approved rescue air replenishment system. The system shall provide an adequate pressurized fresh air supply through a permanent piping system for the replenishment of portable life sustaining air equipment carried by Fire Department, rescue and other personnel in the performance of their duties. Location of access stations, as well as installation and maintenance of the air replenishment systems, shall meet the requirements as determined by the Fire Code Official. A specifications document for the construction of air replenishing systems that conforms to the breathing equipment used by the Fire Department will be made available by the Fire Code Official.
914.3.9 Fire equipment. A cabinet or other enclosed facility shall be provided in every stairwell, smoke tower or such similar structure on designated floors, commencing with the third floor, seventh floor and every fourth floor above the seventh floor for the storage of fire hose and related equipment. Facilities, cabinets, devices, hoses and related equipment shall be furnished by the building owner. All such equipment and the specific location thereof shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Code Official. These rooms will be inspected annually by the Fire Department and equipment replaced by the building owner or his/her representative at the appropriate service life.
ORDINANCE NO. 260
14.03.050 - International Fire Code—Amendments.
Subsection 101.2.1 is amended as follows:
101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices of the 2018 IFC are hereby adopted in this code:
Appendix A: Board of Appeals
Appendix B: Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
Appendix C: Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
Appendix D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Appendix E: Hazard Categories
Appendix F: Hazard Ranking
Appendix G: Cryogenic Fluids ? Weight and Volume Equivalents
Appendix H: Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions
Appendix I: Fire Protection Systems ? Noncompliant Conditions
Appendix K: Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities
Appendix L: Requirements for Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems
Appendix N: Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions
(Ord. No. 1209, § 2(Exh. A), 5-26-2016; Ord. No. 1260, § 2(Exh. A), 4-26-2018; Ord. No. 1266, § 2(Exh. A), 9-13-2018; Ord. No. 1344, § 2(Exh. A), 6-10-2021; Ord. No. 1406, § 2(Exh. A), 7-13-2023)
18.05.010 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
The 2018 Washington State Fire Code (Chapter 51-54A WAC), with amendments, is hereby adopted, with appendices, amendments and additions, and incorporated into the city of Shelton’s construction administrative code.
Chapter 1
Administration
Subsection 101.1 is amended as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code for the City of Shelton, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
Subsection 101.2.1 is amended as follows:
101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices of the 2018 IFC are hereby adopted in this code:
Appendix B: Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
Appendix C: Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
Appendix D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Appendix E: Hazard Categories.
Appendix F: Hazard Ranking.
Appendix G: Cryogenic Fluids Weight and Volume Equivalents.
Appendix H: Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions.
Appendix I: Fire Protection Systems Noncompliant Conditions.
Appendix K: Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities.
Appendix L: Requirements for Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems.
Appendix N: Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions.
(Ord. 1988-0522 § 1, 2022)
8.12.020 - International Fire Code—Adopted.
A document, being marked and designated as provided in this section and of which one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk and open for inspection of the public, is adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter:
International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., including Appendices A through N.
(Ord. No. 4487, § 1, 1-9-23; Ord. No. 4255, § 2, 12-20-18; Ord. No. 4141, § 2, 6-27-16; Ord. No. 4004, § 2, 11-12-13; Ord. No. 3865, § 1, 6-22-09; Ord. 3622 § 2 (part), 2005)
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