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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 077-17Davton Legal Blank_ Inc. Ordinance No. RECORD OF ORDINANCES 77-17 Form No. 30043 Passed , 20 AN ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 731.231 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, ADOPTING A STANDARD CODE KNOWN AS THE "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE/2015" PERTAINING TO FIRE, FIRE HAZARDS, AND FIRE PREVENTION AS PREPARED AND PROMULGATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC) A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHING A MODEL OR STANDARD CODE, AND REPEALING THE ORDINANCE OF THE EXISTING FIRE CODE. WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is authorized by Section 731.231 of the Ohio Revised Code to adopt by incorporation by reference a standard code pertaining to fire, fire hazards, and fire prevention prepared and promulgated by a public or private organization that publishes a model or standard code; and WHEREAS, the International Fire Code/2015 as published by the International Code Council (ICC) has been reviewed and recommended for adoption with some change and amendment by the Fire Chief and Fire Safety Inspector of the Washington Township Fire Department; and WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the City Council that adoption of such code by reference and as recommended is necessary and desirable. NO HEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, of the elected members concurring, that: Section 1. Adoption of International Fire Code/2015 That, pursuant to ORC Section 731.231, a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Clerk of Council of the City of Dublin, Ohio being marked and designated as the "International Fire Code/2015," including Appendix Chapters B, C, and D as published by the International Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted by incorporation by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Dublin, Ohio and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the "International Fire Code/2015," subject to any modification herein, are hereby referred to, adopted and made apart hereof, .as if fully set out in this Ordinance. Section 2. Fire Chief Designated Code Official For the purpose of enforcing this code, where the term Code Official is used throughout the adopted code it shall mean the Chief of the Washington Township Fire Department or his duly appointed Fire Inspector within the Division of Fire Prevention in such Fire Department. The Chief of the Fire Department or the Commander of the Division of Fire Prevention or the duly appointed Fire Safety Inspector shall have full authority to perform any of the duties or acts which are required or authorized to be performed by the Code Official. Section 3. Additions, Insertions and Changes That the International Fire Code/2015 and the appendices thereto adopted by this ordinance are amended and changed in the following respects [The Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)]: Section 101.1: City of Dublin, Ohio Section 105.6 - Section 105.6 Required operational permits. Section 105.6.16 shall be deleted in its entirety. The following permit fee table is set for the operational permits spelled out in Section 105.6. The operational permits spelled out in Section 105.6 shall be issued annually by the Washington Township Fire Department and the Washington Township Fire Department shall collect fees. Washington Township Fire Department Operational Permit Type Section No. Amount Aerosol Products 105.6.1 $50.00 Arnusement Buildings 105.6.2 $100.00 Aviation Facilities 105.6.3 $100.00 Carliivals and Fairs 105.6.4 $100.00 Dayton Legal Blank, Inc. 77-17 Ordinance No. RECORD OF ORDINANCES Form No. 30043 Page 2of5 Passed , 20 Battery Systems 105.7.2 $40.00 Cellulose Nitrate Film 10 5.6.5 $100.00 Combustible Dust -Producing Operations 105.6.6 $100.00 Combustible Fibers 105.6.7 $100.00 Compressed. Gases 105.6.8 $40.00 Covered Mall Buildings 105.6.9 $200.00 Cryogenic Fluids 105.6.10 $100.00 Cutting and welding l 0 5.6.1 1 $40.00 Ory Cleaning Plants 10.5.6.12 $40.00 Exhibits and Trade Shows 105.6.13 :$100.00 Explosives 105.6.14 $100.00 Fireworks Exhibition (OFC) FM -31.07.1 105.6.14 $500.00 Fire Hvdrants and valves 105.6.15 NIA Flammable and Combustible Liquids 105.6.16 Paragraph A -To in -stall-, remove, repair or alter a stationary tank forthe storage of flammable or combustible liquids or modify or replace any line ordispensing device connected $100.00 thereto. Paragraphs B, C, D, E and G $40.00 (B) For the storage, handling or use of Class 1. liquids exceeding 5 gallons (19L) in an. institutional or residential. occupancy, or exceeding 10 gallons (38L) in any other occupancy, or exceeding 60 gallons (227L) outside of any building, except that a permit shall not be required for the following purposed: (i) For the storage or use of flammable liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant. (ii) For the storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar mixtures when such liquids are stored for painting, maintenance, or similar purposes on the premises and are not stored for a period exceeding 30 days. (iii) For the storage or use of flammable liquids for operational purposes in equipment and. machinery. (C) For the storage or use of Class II combustible liquids or Class III combustible liquids exceeding 25 gallons (95L) in a structure, except for fuel oil utilized in connection with oil - burning equipment in single-family residential occupancies or for the storage or use of Class II or Class III combustible liquids for operational. purposes in equipment or machinery. (D) For the manufacture, processing, blending or refining of flammable or combustible liquids. (E) For the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in stationary tanks. (G) For any structure utilized for servicing or repairing; a motor vehicle therein. Paragraph F -For placing in any flammable or combustible liquid stationary tank temporarily or permanent out -of -service and to place a tank back into service [see paragraphs G(2) (FM -2807.2.1) and (H) ( 11) (FM -2808.1 1) of this rule. $20.00 Floor Finishing 105.6.17 $40.00 Fruit Crop Ripening 105.6.18 $40.00 Fumigation and Thermal. Insecticide fogging 105.6.19 $40.00 Hazardous Materials 105.6.20 $100.00 HPM Facilities 105.6.21 $100.00 High -Piled Storage 105.6.22 $100.00 Hot work Operations 10 5.6.23) $40.00 Industrial Ovens 105.6.24 $40.00 Lumber yards and woodworking Plants 105.6.25 $100.00 Liquid -or -Gas Fueled Vehicles or equipment in Assembly 105.6.26 $100.00 Buildings L -P Gas 105.6.27 $100.00 Magnesium 1.05.6.28 $100.00 Miscellaneous Combustible Storage 105.6.29 $100.00 Open Burning 105.6.30 $50.00 Open Flames and Candles 105.6.32 $20.00 Organic Coatings 1.05.6.33 .$100.00 Place of Assembly 105.6.34 $50.00 Private Fire Hydrants 10 5.6.3 5 $2 () . () () Dayton Legal Blank, Inc. 77-17 Ordinance No. RECORD OF ORDINANCES Form No. 30043 Page 3 of 5 Passed .20 Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material (OFC) FM -31 19.1 1.05.6.36 ,$250.00 Pyroxylin Plastics 10.5.6.37 $1.00.00 Refrigeration 1 Jct uipment 105.6.338 $100.00 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related 105.7.5 .See Section Repair Garages and Service Stations 105.6.39 105.6. 17 Rooftop 1-leliports 105.6.40 $300.00 Spraying or Dipping 105.6.41 $40.00 Storage of Scrap Tires and "Wire Byproducts 105.6.42 $100.00 "Femporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies 105.6.43 $1.00.00 1 to 5 Tents 105.7.7 $50.00 6 to 10 Tents 10S.7.10 $75.00 11 to 15 Tents 105.7.1 1 $100.00 16 to 20 Tents 105.7. 1.2 $150.00 20 or More Tents 105.7.13 $200.00 Tire -Rebuilding Plants 105.6.44 $100.00 Waste Handling 105.6.45 $200.00 Wood Products 105.6.46 $40.00 Cortin" UK '7• Section 105.7 Required construction permits. The code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.7. I through 105.7.12, inclusive. Requirements for construction permits shall 1 be coordinated with the Code Official. Washington Township Fire Department Permit Type Section No. Amount Automatic Fire -extinguishing Systems 105.7. l $100.00 Compressed Gases 1.05.7.; $ 40.00 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related 105.7.5 $ .50.00 Equipment Fire Pumps and Related Equipment: 105.7.6 $ 50.00 Flammable and Combustible Liquids 105.7.7 See Secrron 105.6.17 Hazardous Materials 105.7.8 $1.00.00 Industrial. Ovens 105.7.7 $ 40.00 LP -Gas 10S.7.10 $100.00 Private Fire f lydrants 105.7.1 1 $ 20.00 Spraying or Dipping 105.7. 1.2 $ 40.00 Standpipe Systems 105.7.13 $ 50.00 Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and 105.7. 14 See Section Canopies 105.6.43 Cpl -fin" 100 A - Section 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor pursuant to R.C. Section 505.374 and R.C. Section 505.99, punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. C�t•tinr� 111 d• Section 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or tinsafe condition, shall be guilty of a rninol• ni.isdenleanor pursuant to R.C. Section 505.374 and R.C. Section 505.99, and liable to a fine of not more than one hundred dollars. Each day that such work confit -ales after due noti.ce has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Dayton Legal Blank, Inc. 77-17 Ordinance No. RECORD OF ORDINANCES Section D103IFC Form No. 30043 Page 4 of 5 Passed , 20 Section 0103.3 Turning radius. The turning radius on any fire apparatus access road public or private that provides access to a structure or equipment, shall be a minimum turning radius of 45 feet on the outside and 25 feet on the inside. Public or private dead end roads or driveways shall have a cul-de-sac with a minimum radius of 40 feet to the back of the curb. Any common access drive, or public or private dead end road or driveway exceeding 300 feet in length, shall have a tum around with a minimum outside radius of 50 feet to the back of the curb. Section 505.391 Section 505.391 False Alarms. (A) If, after the fire department of a township, township fire district, or joint fire district, or a private fire company with which the fire department of a township, township fire district, or joint fire district contracts for fire protection, responds to a false alarm from an automatic fire alarm system at a commercial establishment or residential building, the board of township trustees gives written notice by certified mail that it may assess a charge of up to three hundred dollars for each subsequent false alarm occurring after three false alarms by that system within the same calendar year, the board of township trustees may assess that charge. This notice shall be mailed to the owner and the lessee, if any, of the building in which the system is installed. After the board gives this notice, the board need not give any additional written notices before assessing a charge for a false alarm as provided by this section. (13) If payment of the bill assessing a charge for a false alarm is not received within thirty days, the township fiscal officer shall send a notice by certified mail to the manager and to the owner, if different, of the real estate of which the commercial establishment is a part, or to the occupant, lessee, agent, or tenant and to the owner, if different, of the real estate of which the residential building is a part, indicating that failure to pay the bill within thirty days, or to show just cause why the bill should not be paid within thirty days, will result in the assessment of a lien upon the real estate in the amount of the bill. If payment is not received or j ust cause for nonpayment is not shown within those thirty days, the amount of the bill shall be entered upon the tax duplicate, shall be a lien upon the real estate from the date of the entry, and shall be collected as other taxes and returned to the township treasury to be earmarked for use for fire services. (C) As used in this section, "commercial establishment" means a building or buildings in an area used primarily for nonresidential, commercial purposes. Effective Date: 09-17-1986; 08-17-2006. Section 506.1 Section 506.1 When required. When a property is protected by an automatic alarm system, and access to or within a structure, or an area on that property is unduly difficult because of secured openings, and where immediate access is necessary for life saving or firefighting purposes, the code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an accessible location. The key box shall be an approved type. The key box shall contain: a) Keys to locked points of ingress, whether on the interior or exterior of such building. b) Keys to locked mechanical equipment rooms. C) Keys to locked electrical rooms. d) Keys to elevator controls. e) Keys to other areas or directed by the code official. This section shall not apply to any residential units. Dayton Legal Blank, Inc. 77-17 Ordinance No. RECORD OF ORDINANCES Passed Page 5 of 5 Form No. 30043 20 Section 507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall comply with "International Fire Code 2015 Appendix B." Chapter 9: Fire Protection Systems: amend by insertion of new Section 914, titled General, which shall consist of the contents of OAC 1301:7-7-05 (A) Section FM -500-0, which is hereby adopted by reference for enforcement by the code official. Chapter 9: Fire Protection Systems: amend, by insertion of new Section 915, titled Definitions, which shall consist of the contents of OAC 1301:7-7-05(B) Section FM - 5 01.0, which is hereby adopted by reference for enforcement by the code official. Chapter 33: Explosives and Fireworks; delete chapter and adopt OAC 1301: 7-7-31 by reference for enforcement by the . code official as stipulated therein. Chapter 34: Flammable and combustible liquid: delete chapter and adopt OAC 1301:7- 7-28 by reference for enforcement by the code official as stipulated therein. All references within the International Fire Code/2015 or the appendices thereto adopted by this ordinance, to the International Building Code, or a section thereof, shall be changed and interpreted to refer to the provision(s) of the current Ohio Building Code governing the same topic or matter, whether or not such provision(s) are in agreement with the provisions of the International Building Code. All references within the International Fire Code/2015 or the appendices thereto adopted by this ordinance, to the International Mechanical Code, or a section thereof, shall be changed and interpreted to refer to the provisions(s) of the current O- Mechanical Code governing the same topic or matter, whether or not such provision(s) are in agreement with the provisions of the International Mechanical Code, All references within the International Fire Code/2015 or the appendices hereto adopted by this ordinance, to the International Plumbing Code, or a section thereof, shall be changed and interpreted to refer to the provision(s) of the current Ohio Plumbing Code governing the same topic or matter, whether or not such provision(s) are in agreement with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code. Section 4. Inconsistent Resolutions Repealed That Ordinance 31-03, adopting the existing fire code, passed on April 7, 2003 and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5. Effective Date. ThisAdinance shall be of ive upon the earliest date permitted by law. PWsd this ..� D� �y /f���C� ����d�, 2017 Mayor - PresidMg ATTEST: Clerk of Council Office of the City Manager 6200 Emerald Parkway s Dublin, OH 43017 Ci of Dublin Phone: 614,410.4400 + Fax: 614.410,4490 Memo To, Members of Dublin City Council From; Dana L ,McDaniel, City Manager �e Date: November 3, 2017 Initiated By; Donna Goss, Director of Development Re: Ordinance 77-17 - Adoption of International Fire Code/2015 Background Pursuant to Section 505,373 of the Ohio Revised Code, on August 8, 2017, the Washington Township Board of Trustees adopted a Standard Code known as the International Fire Code/2015 pertaining to fire, Fre hazards, and fire prevention. The City of Dublin is authorized by Section 737.37 of the Ohio Revised Code to adopt by incorporation by reference such code. Changes and amendments from the existing Code are outlined in Section 3 of the ordinance. The minor modifications are generally administrative in nature with the exception of Section 505.391. False Alarms. As written, the township trustees have the ability to "assess a charge of up to three hundred dollars for each subsequent false alarm occurring after three false alarms by that system within the same calendar year," Prior written notice will be given regarding the authority to assess the charge and mailed to the owner and the lessee of the building in which the system is installed, Payments of charges not received within thirty days will result in a lien upon the property in the amount of the bill, Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 77-17 at the second reading/public hearing on November 20, 2017, ►107/:4:3 FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. SECTION B101 GENERAL B101.1 Scope. The procedure for determining fire -flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with this appendix. This appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings. SECTION B102 DEFINITIONS B102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows: FIRE -FLOW. The flow rate of a water supply, measured at 20 pounds per square inch (psi) (138 kPa) residual pressure, that is available for fire fighting. FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA. The floor area, in square feet (mz), used to determine the required fire flow. SECTION B103 MODIFICATIONS B103.1 Decreases. The fire chief is authorized to reduce the fire -flow requirements for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where the development of full fire -flow requirements is impractical. B103.2 Increases. The fire chief is authorized to increase the fire -flow requirements where conditions indicate an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations. An increase shall not be more than twice that required for the building under consideration. B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. For informa- tion regarding water supplies for fire -fighting purposes in rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water supply systems do not exist, the fire code official is autho- rized to utilize NFPA 1142 or the International Wildland- Urban Interface Code. SECTION B104 FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA B104.1 General. The fire -flow calculation area shall be the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls, and under the horizontal projections of the roof of a building, except as modified in Section B 104.3. B104.2 Area separation. Portions of buildings which are separated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the International Building Code, are allowed to be considered as separate fire -flow calculation areas. B104.3 Type IA and Type IB construction. The fire -flow calculation area of buildings constructed of Type IA and Type IB construction shall be the area of the three largest suc- cessive floors. Exception: Fire -flow calculation area for open parking garages shall be determined by the area of the largest floor. SECTION B105 FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R- 4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire -flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwell- ings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B 105.1(1) and B 105.1(2). B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwell- ings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire -flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables 13105.2 and B 105.1(2). TABLE B105.1(1) REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MINIMUM FIRE -FLOW FLOW DURATION (square feet) (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) (hours) 0-31600 No automatic sprinkler system 1,000 1 3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) B105.1(2) at the required fire -flow rate 0-31600 Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code or 500 '/z Section P2904 of the International Residential Code 3,601 and greater Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code or / value in Table z 1 Section P2904 of the International Residential Code B105.1(2) For Sl: 1 square foot = 0.0929 mZ, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m, L1»41!191E41 TABLE B105.1(2) REFERENCE TABLE FOR TABLES B105.1(1) AND B105.2 Type IA and IB' FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA (square feet) Type IIA and IIIA' Type IV and V-A' Type IIB and IIIB' Type V -B' FIRE -FLOW (gallons per minute)' FLOW DURATION (hours) 0-22,700 0-12,700 0-8,200 0-5,900 0-3,600 1,500 22,701-30,200 12,701-17,000 8,201-10,900 5,901-7,900 3,601-4,800 1,750 30,201-38,700 17,001-21,800 10,901-12,900 7,901-9,800 4,801-6,200 2,000 2 38,701-48,300 21,801-24,200 12,901-17,400 9,801-12,600 6,201-7,700 2,250 48,301-59,000 24,201-33,200 17,401-21,300 12,601-15,400 7,701-9,400 2,500 59,001-70,900 33,201-39,700 21,301-25,500 15,401-18,400 9,401-11,300 2,750 70,901-83,700 39,701-47,100 25,501-30,100 18,401-21,800 11,301-13,400 3,000 3 83,701-97,700 47,101-54,900 30,101-35,200 21,801-25,900 13,401-15,600 3,250 97,701-112,700 54,901-63,400 35,201-40,600 25,901-29,300 15,601-18,000 3,500 112,701-128,700 63,401-72,400 40,601-46,400 29,301-33,500 18,001-20,600 3,750 128,701-145,900 72,401-82,100 46,401-52,500 33,501-37,900 20,601-23,300 4,000 145,901-164,200 82,101-92,400 52,501-59,100 37,901-42,700 23,301-26,300 4,250 164,201-183,400 92,401-103,100 59,101-66,000 42,701-47,700 26,301-29,300 4,500 183,401-203,700 103,101-114,600 66,001-73,300 47,701-53,000 29,301-32,600 4,750 203,701-225,200 114,601-126,700 73,301-81,100 53,001-58,600 32,601-36,000 5,000 225,201-247,700 126,701-139,400 81,101-89,200 58,601-65,400 36,001-39,600 5,250 247,701-271,200 139,401-152,600 89,201-97,700 65,401-70,600 39,601-43,400 5,500 4 271,201-295,900 152,601-166,500 97,701-106,500 70,601-77,000 43,401-47,400 5,750 295,901 -Greater 166,501 -Greater 106,501-115,800 77,001-83,700 47,401-51,500 6,000 - - 115,801-125,500 83,701-90,600 51,501-55,700 6,250 125,501-135,500 90,601-97,900 55,701-60,200 6,500 - - 135,501-145,800 97,901-106,800 60,201-64,800 6,750 -- 145,801-156,700 106,801-113,200 64,801-69,600 7,000 - - 156,701-167,900 113,201-121,300 69,601-74,600 7,250 - - 167,901-179,400 121,301-129,600 74,601-79,800 7,500 179,401-191,400 129,601-1.38,300 79,801-85,100 7,750 - - 191,401 -Greater 138,301 -Greater 85,101 -Greater 8,000 For SI: 1 square foot = 0 0929 mZ, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m, 1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa_ a. Types of construction are based on the International Building Code. b. Measured at 20 psi residual pressure_ TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Design Standard) MINIMUM FIRE -FLOW FLOW DURATION (gallons per minute) (hours) No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2) Section 903.3.1.1 of the International Fire Code 25% of the value in Table B 105.1(2)' Duration in Table B 105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate Section 903.3.1.2 of the International Fire Code 25% of the value in Table BI05.1(2)b Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3 785 L/m a_ The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute b. The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute APPENDIX B 13105.3 Water supply for buildings equipped with an auto- matic sprinkler system. For buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the water supply shall be capable of providing the greater of: 1. The automatic sprinkler system demand, including hose stream allowance. 2. The required fire -flow SECTION B106 REFERENCED STANDARDS ICC IBC -15 International Building Code B104.2, Tables ICC IFC -15 International Fire Code B105.1(1) and B105.2 ICC IWUIC-15 International Wildland- B103.3 Urban Interface Code ICC IRC -15 International Residential Table Code B105.1(1) Standard on Water Supplies NFPA 1142-12 for Suburban and Rural Fire B103.3 Fighting APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. SECTION C101 GENERAL C101.1 Scope. In addition to the requirements of Section 507.5.1 of the International Fire Code, fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this appendix for the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. SECTION C102 NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS C102.1 Minimum number of fire hydrants for a building. The number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in Table C102.1. SECTION C103 FIRE HYDRANT SPACING C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accor- dance with Section 503 of the International Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C 103.2 and C 103.3. C103.2 Average spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Table C 102.1. Exception: The average spacing shall be permitted to be increased by 10 percent where existing fire hydrants pro- vide all or a portion of the required number of fire hydrants. C103.3 Maximum spacing. The maximum spacing between fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Table C 102.1. SECTION C104 CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS C104.1 Existing fire hydrants. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties are allowed to be consid- ered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103 provided that a fire apparatus access road extends between properties and that an easement is established to pre- vent obstruction of such roads. TABLE C102.1 REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENT (gpm) MINIMUM NUMBER OF HYDRANTS AVERAGE SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTS..b..,''9 (feet) MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE TO A HYDRANT" 9 1,750 or less 1 500 250 2,000-2,250 2 450 225 2,500 3 450 225 3,000 3 400 225 3,500-4,000 4 350 210 4,500-5,000 5 300 180 5,500 6 300 180 6,000 6 250 150 6,500-7,000 7 250 1150 7,500 or more 8 or more' 200 1120 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gal [on per minute = 3 785 L/m. a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads. b, Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis. c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards_ d. Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads, e. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof. f A 50 -percent spacing increase shall be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3,1-1 of the International Fire Code_ g. A 25 -percent spacing increase shall be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 or 903.3-13 of the International Fire Code or Section P2904 of the International Residential Code. APPENDIX C SECTION C105 REFERENCED STANDARDS ICC IFC -15 International Fire Code C101.1 C103.1 Table C102.1 ICC IRC -15 International Residential Code Table C102.1 APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. SECTION D101 GENERAL D101.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accor- dance with this appendix and all other applicable require- ments of the International Fire Code. SECTION D102 REQUIRED ACCESS D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driv- ing surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds (34 050 kg). SECTION D103 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the mini- mum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders (see Figure D103.1). For SI: 1 toot= 304.8 mm 100' -- -- 28' min. 100 -Foot Diameter Cul-de-sac D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. Exception: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire chief. D103.3 Turning radius. The minimum turning radius shall be determined by the fire code official. D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. TABLE D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS LENGTH (feet) WIDTH (feet) TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED 0-150 28 None required 120 -foot Hammerhead, 60 -foot "Y" or 151-500 28 96 -foot diameter cul-de-sac in accor- dance with Figure D103.1 120 -foot Hammerhead, 60 -foot "Y" or 501-750 28 96 -foot diameter cul-de-sac in accor- dance with Figure D103.1 Over 750 Special approval required For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. 80'— 75" R (typ) 28' min. 70' 20' A 25'R (tyyp•) 28' min. 70 -foot Hammerhead 80 -foot Diameter Cul-de-sac FIGURE D103.1 DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD TURNAROUND APPENDIX D D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall be not less than 12 feet (3658 mm). 2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of open- ing the gate by fire department personnel for emer- gency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 7. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 8. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING—FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red let- ters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D 103.6.1 or D 103.6.2. SIGN TYPE "A" SIGN TYPE "C" SIGN TYPE "D" NO NO NO PARKING PARKING PARKING FIRE LANE FIRE LANE FIRE LANE 18 12 12" 12° ., — FIGURE D103.6 FIRE LANE SIGNS D103.6.1 Roads 20 to 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as specified in Section D103.6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide (6096 to 7925 mm). D103.6.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as specified in Section D103.6 shall be posted on one side of fire apparatus access roads more than 26 feet wide (7925 mm) and less than 32 feet wide (9754 mm). SECTION D104 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 mz) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet (11 520 mZ) that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diag- onal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. SECTION D105 AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS D105.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclu- sive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm) and a maximum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code official. APPENDIX D SECTION D106 SECTION D108 MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS REFERENCED STANDARDS D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. ASTM F 2200-13 Standard Specification for Multiple -family residential projects having more than 100 Automated Vehicular Gate dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two sepa- Construction D103.5 rate and approved fire apparatus access roads. 1CC IFC -15 International Fire Code D101.1, Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may D107.1 have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all UL 325-02 Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are and Window Operators and equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler Systems, with Revisions systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or through June 2013 D103.5 903.3.1.2. D106.2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple -family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler sys- tem. D106.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diag- onal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. SECTION D107 ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS D107.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential develop- ments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire appa- ratus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. D107.2 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diag- onal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.