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AN ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 737.37 OF THE
OHIO REVISED CODE, ADOPTING A STANDARD CODE
KNOWN AS THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE/2000
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 737.37 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/200() 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;
NOW, THE>~2EFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, of the elected members concurring:
Section A. Adoption of International Fire Code/2000.
That, pursuant to ORC Section 737.37, 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/2000," including Appendix
Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F and G 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/2000, subject to any modification herein, are
hereby referred to, adopted and made apart hereof, as if fully set out in this Ordinance.
Section B. 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 C. Additions, Insertions and Changes
That the International Fire Code/2000 and the appendices thereto adopted by this
ordinance are amended and changed in the following respects [the Ohio
Administrative Code (OAC)]:
(1) Section 101.1: (second line), Insert: City of Dublin, Ohio
(2) Section 105.6, Shall be modified:
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
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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
Permit Tyne Section No. Amount
Aerosol Products 105.6.1 $80.00
Amusement Buildings 105.6.2 $100.00
Aviation Facilities 105.6.3 $100.00
Carnivals and Fairs 105.6.4 $100.00
Battery Systems 105.6.5 $40.00
Cellulose Nitrate Film 105.6.6 $100.00
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations 105.6.7 $100.00
Combustible Fibers 105.6.8 $100.00
Compressed Gases 105.6.9 $40.00
Covered Mall Buildings 105.6.10 $200.00
Cryogenic Fluids 105.6.11 $100.00
Cutting and Welding 105.6.12 $40.00
Dry Cleaning Plants 105.6.13 $40.00
Exhibits and Trade Shows 105.6.14 $100.00
Explosives 105.6.15 $100.00
Fireworks Exhibition (OFC) FM-3107.1 105.6.15 $500.00
Fire Hydrants and valves 105.6.16 N/A
Flammable and Combustible Liquids 105.6.17
Paragraph A - To install, remove, repair or alter a
stationary tank for the storage of flammable or
combustible liquids or modify or replace any lirle or
dispensing device connected there to. $100.00
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 si:ngle-
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-2808.11)] of this rule. $20.00
Floor Finishing 105.6.18 $40.00
Fruit Crop Ripening 105.6.19 $40.00
Fumigation and Thermal Insecticide Fogging 105.6.20 $40.00
Hazardous Materials 105.6.21 $100.00
HPM Facilities 105.6.22 $100.00
High-Piled Storage 105.6.23 $100.00
Hot Work Operations 105.6.24 $40.00
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Industrial Ovens 105.6.25 $40.00
Lumber yards and Woodworking Plants 105.6.26 $100.00
Liquid-or-Gas Fueled Vehicles or equipment in
Assembly Buildings 105.6.27 $100.00
L-P Gas 105.6.28 $100.00
Magnesium 105.6.29 $100.00
Miscellaneous Combustible Storage 105.6.30 $100.00
Open Burning 105.6.31 $50.00
Open Flames and Candles 105.6.32 $20.00
Organic Coatings 105.6.33 $100.00
Place of Assembly 105.6.34 $50.00
Private Fire Hydrants 105.6.35 $20.00
Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material (OFC) FM-3119.1 105.6.36 $250.00
Pyroxylin Plastics 105.6.37 $100.00
Refrigeration Equipment 105.6.38 $100.00
See Section
Repair Garages and Service Stations 105.6.39 105.6.17
Rooftop Heliports 105.6.40 $300.00
Spraying or Dipping 105.6.41 $40.00
Storage of Scrap Tires and Tire Byproducts 105.6.42 $100.00
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies 105.6.43
1 to 5 Tents $50.00
6 to 10 Tents $75.00
11 to 15 Tents $100.00
16 to 20 Tents $150.00
20 or More Tents $200.00
Tire-Rebuilding Plants 105.6.44 $100.00
Waste Handling 105.6.45 $200.00
Wood Products 105.6.46 $40.00
(3) Section 105.7: Delete existing text and substitute:
Section 105.7 Required construction permits. The code official is
authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections
105.7.5, 105.7.8, 105.7.9 and 105.7.12. Requirements for construction permits
shall be coordinated with the authority having jurisdiction.
(4) Section 105.7.1: Delete section.
(5) Section 105.7.2: Delete section.
(6) Section 105.7.3: Delete section.
(7) Section 105.7.4: Delete section.
(8) Section 105.7.6: Delete section.
(9) Section 105.7.7: Delete section.
(10) Section 105.7.10: Delete section.
(11) Section 105.7.11: Delete section.
(12) Section 108.1: Delete existing text and substitute:
Section 108.1 Board of appeals established. Section 108 shall be modified as
follows: The sentence in Section 108.1 which reads: "The Board of Appeals
shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure."
Shall read, "The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the Washington
Township Board of Trustees and shall hold office at the pleasure of the
Township Trustees."
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(13) Section 109.3: Delete existing text and substitute:
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.
(14) Section 111.4: Delete existing text and substitute:
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 unsafe condition, shall
be guilty of a minor misdemeanor 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 continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed
a separate offense.
(15) Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness: Delete chapter and
adopt OAC 1301: 7-7-07 by reference for enforcement by the code official.
(16) Section 503.2.4: Delete existing text and substitute:
Section 503.2.4 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 turn around with a minimum outside radius of 50 feet to the back
of the curb.
(17) Section 506.1: Delete existing text and substitute:
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 fire fighting 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) Key to other areas or directed by the code official.
This section shall not apply to any residential units.
(18) Section 508.3: Delete existing text and substitute:
Section 508.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of
buildings and facilities shall comply with the ISO Suppression Rating
Schedule, Edition, 08-98 and/or the American Water Works Association
Manual M31, 1998 edition.
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(19) Section SO8.5.1: Add and revise text
Section 508.5.1 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply
with Sections 508.5.1 through 508.5.6.
Section 508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400
feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire
hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the code official.
Exceptions:
1. For Group R-3 and Group L1 occupancies, the distance requirement
shall be 600 feet (183 m).
2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
1. Fire hydrant spacing in commercial use groups A,B,E,I,M,S,F,H and R as
defined in the Ohio Building Code shall be as follows:
a) One fire hydrant shall be provided within 150 feet of the terminus of a
public or private dead end street, or stub street, or common access drive or
cul-de-sac, adjacent to the street, drive or cul-de-sac.
b) Fire hydrants shall be provided within 50 feet of intersecting streets.
c) Hydrant flows shall be the needed fire flows using Insurance Service
Office method described in The American Water Works Association
Manual M31, 1998 edition.
d) Approval of the size of piping in fire service mains by the code official
does not relieve the owner, developer, architect, or contractor of the
responsibility to provide adequate water supply to fire hydrants, sprinkler
systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, or other systems that furnish water
for fire suppression purposes for the protected building.
Exception: The code official is authorized to accept a deficiency of up
to 10 percent but not on consecutive hydrants.
2. Fire hydrant requirements in one and two family home developments shall be
as follows:
a) The maximum distance between hydrants is 400 feet.
b) If any part of the structure is 25 feet or less from the adjoining structures
the maximum distance between fire hydrants is 300 feet.
c) One fire hydrant shall be provided within 150 feet of the terminus of a
public or private dead end street, or stub street, or common access drive or
cul-de-sac, adjacent street, drive or cul-de-sac.
d) Fire flow shall be a minimum of 1000 gallons per minute at 20 pounds
residual pressure, over and above the maximum daily consumption rate as
defined in The ISO Suppression Rating Schedule, Edition 08-98, Item #602
and AWWA Manual M31 1998 edition.
e) Fire hydrants shall be located within 50 feet of all intersecting streets.
(20) Section 508.5.3: Delete existing text and substitute:
Section 508.5.3 Private Fire Service Mains and Water Tanks. Private fire
service mains and water tanks shall be periodically inspected, tested and
maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 and the following requirements:
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1) Private fire hydrants of all types shall be inspected annually and after
each operation. Inspection shall include a flow test and maintenance
checks.
a) Private fire hydrants shall be flushed at least once
between April 15 and October 15 of each year, and
private fire hydrants may be pumped dry at this time or
not later than October 15 of each year.
b) Private fire hydrants shall be checked every three weeks
of each year during the period between October 15 and
April 15.
c) Private fire hydrant barrels shall be kept free from water
from October 15 through April 15 of each year.
d) All private fire hydrants on private lines shall be painted
white with green tops and caps.
e) A log shall be kept which is accessible to Fire
Department personnel indicating that private hydrants
have been maintained.
2) Fire service main piping shall be flow tested every 5 years.
3) Fire service main piping strainers shall be verified free of defects or
obstructions after each use.
(21) Section 508.5.7: Amend by insertion:
Section 508.7 Hydrant Requirements. All hydrants shall be in accordance
with the following:
1) Item 809 of the City of Columbus Construction and Material
Specifications with the exception of the following:
a. Paint. Hydrants shall be painted with a primer and a
color topcoat as specified in the City of Dublin Standard
Drawings which are on record with the Division of
Engineering.
(22) Section 912.2: (at end of section): Insert:
Section 912.2 Location. Fire department connections shall be located not
more than 100 feet (30.Sm) from the nearest fire hydrant connected to an
approved water supply.
Exception: The location of the fire department connection shall be
permitted to exceed 100 feet (30.Sm) subject to the approval of
the code official.
(23) Section 913.6: Amend by insertion of new Section 913.6, to read as follows:
Section 913.6 Hydrants connected to Fire Pumps. In the case where
hydrants are connected to a fire pump, the maximum pressure allowable is not
to exceed 140 psi.
(24) 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-
OS(A) Section FM-500-0, which is hereby adopted by reference for
enforcement by the code official.
(25) 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-501.0, which is hereby adopted by reference for
enforcement by the code official.
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(26) Chanter 33: Explosives and Fireworks; delete chapter and adopt OAC
1301:7-7-31 by reference for enforcement by the code official as stipulated
therein.
(27) 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.
(28) Appendix A: 101.2: Delete existing text and substitute:
Appendix A101.2. Membership. The membership of the board shall consist
of five voting members having the qualifications established by this section.
Members shall be nominated by the code official or chief administrative officer
of the jurisdiction subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the governing
body. Members shall be removed from office prior to the end of their
appointed terms only for cause.
Appendix A101.2.1. Design professional. One member shall be a practicing
design professional who is a registered architect, or a builder, or superintendent
of building construction with at least ten years of experience, five of which
shall have been in charge of work.
Appendix A101.2.2 Engineering professional. One member shall be a
registered design professional with structural, mechanical, plumbing or fire
protection engineering experience.
Appendix A101.2.3 Fire professional. One member shall be a Fire Chief or
Fire Prevention Officer from a department not contiguous to the area served by
the Washington Township Fire Department.
Appendix A101.2.4 Building official. One member shall be a building
official from a building department within Franklin, Delaware or Union
county.
Appendix A101.2.5 Township resident. A resident of Washington Township
who is interested in fire prevention, but not necessarily trained or experienced
in fire prevention.
(29) Appendix B: B105.1: Delete existing text and substitute:
Appendix B105.1. One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire flow
requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall be 1,000 gallons per
minute, measured at a minimum 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure
over and above the maximum daily consumption rate.
(30) Appendix B: Section BI05.2: This section shall be deleted in its entirety.
(31) Appendix C: Section C102.1: (at end of section); Insert:
Fire hydrants shall be located within 50 feet of all intersecting streets and
within 150 feet of the terminus of a public or private dead end street, stub
street, common access drive or cul-de-sac.
(32) Appendix C: Section C103: This section shall be deleted in its entirety.
(33) Appendix G Section CI05: This section shall be deleted in its entirety.
(34) Appendix D: Section D103.3: Delete existing text and substitute:
Appendix D103.3. Turning Radius: The minimum turning radius shall be 45
foot outside radius and 25 foot inside radius for fire apparatus access roads.
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(35) Appendix D: Table D103.4: Delete existing table and substitute:
Table D103.4 : Requirements for Dead-End Fire Apparatus Access Roads
TABLE D103.4
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE
APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Len th (feet) Width (feet) Turnarounds Re uired
0-150 28 None re uired
150-500 28 70 foot hammerhead or 80 foot diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Fi ure D103.1
501-750 28 100 foot diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with Figure
D 103.1
Over 750 S ecial a royal re uired
(36) Appendix D: Figure D103.1: Delete existing figures and substitute:
FIGURED 103.1
DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD TURNAROUNDS
(Dimensions are to the back of curb)
100' 80'
75' R
- (tYP)
28' min. 28' min.
100-Foot Diameter 80-foot Diameter
Cul-de-sac Cu]-de-sac
70'
20'
25' R
(tYP ~ )
28' min.
70-foot Hammerhead
(37) Appendix D: Section D103.5: Delete existing text of sub-section 6 and
substitute:
Appendix D103.5 Sub-section 6: Manual opening gates shall not be locked
unless they are capable of being opened. by means of an approved key box.
(38) Appendix D: Section D103.6: Delete existing text and substitute:
Appendix D103.6 Signs. Where required by the code official, fire apparatus
access roads shall be marked by the property owner with permanent NO
PARKING -FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D 103.6.
All such signs shall be conspicuously located and either attached to the exterior
of the structure on the premises or attached to a pole not to exceed seven feet
in height.
Such signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305mm) wide by 18
inches (457mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background
with "Ordinance No. 37-80", inscribed. 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.
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Spacing shall be such that "No Parking" signs are visible from any location in
the prohibited parking area.
(39) Appendix D: Figure D 103.6: Delete existing figure and substitute:
Si nT eA Si nT eB Si nT eC
NO NO NO
PARKING PARKING PARKING
FIRE LANE FIRE LANE FIRE LANE
ORD 37.80 ORD 37-80 ORD 37-80
FIGURED 103.6
FIRE LANE SIGNS
(40) Appendix D: Section D103.6.2: (at end of section): Insert:
Appendix D103.6.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width. Fire apparatus
access roads between 26 and 32 feet wide and having hydrants along one side
shall be posted on the hydrant side of the street; fire apparatus access roads
consisting of a cul-de-sac shall be posted around the entire perimeter of the
cul-de-sac, unless the radius of the cul-de-sac is 65 feet or greater; if an island
is located in the center of a posted cul-de-sac, it shall also be posted.
(41) Appendix D: Section D104.1: Delete existing text and substitute:
Appendix D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories/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.
(42) Appendix D: Section D104.3: Delete existing text and substitute:
Appendix D104.3 Remoteness. Where two access roads are required, they
shall be placed per Title XV of the Dublin Codified Ordinance.
(43) All references within the International Fire Code/2000 or the appendices
thereto adopted by this resolution, 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.
(44) All references within the International Fire Code/2000 or the appendices
thereto adopted by this resolution, to the International Mechanical Code,
or a section thereof, shall be changed and interpreted to refer to the
provisions(s) of the current Ohio 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,
(44) All references within the International Fire Code/2000 or the appendices
hereto adopted by this resolution, 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.
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Section D. Inconsistent Ordinances Repealed.
That Ordinance 73-85, adopting the existing fire code, passed on December 16, 1985
and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Section E. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be effective upon the earliest date permitted by law.
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Passed this r v ` day of , 2003.
Mayor -Presiding Officer
Clerk of Council
I hereby certify that copies of this
Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the
City of Dublin in accordance with Section
731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code.
r of Council, Dublin, Ohio
Office of the City Manager
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CITY OF DUBLIN
TO: Members of the Dublin City Council
FROM: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manage~'~~~ ~ -
~n~o~ut~a-wv
DATE: March 17, 2003 4
INITIATED BY: Bob Price, CBO/Director of Building Standards
Captain Alan Perkins, Washington Township Fire Department
RE: Adoption of a Fire Code for the City
SUMMARY:
The City of Dublin and Washington Township enjoy an unusual relationship where the
Township provides fire and medic service for the City; while the City remains a part of
Washington Township.
Washington Township operates a Fire Prevention Division as part of the fire services they
provide. This Division of the fire service is responsible to periodically inspect for safe
conditions in commercial and assembly type occupancies. The Fire Prevention Division is also
consulted when new subdivisions are being constructed to verify that the proper access and
water for fire fighting functions are being supplied.
The Standards required to conduct these inspections are contained in a Fire Code. The current
Fire Code which is being enforced was adopted on December 16, 1985. Therefore, the local
fire department has been enforcing a combination of State Fire Code requirements, and
provisions from the more outdated Fire Code adopted by reference. The proposed Fire Code
will be much more congruous with the Ohio Building Code standards that are now being
applied to buildings. The adoption of this Code will mean only one standard will be applied
simplifying enforcement issues for owners, developers, and the Fire Service. The attached
memo more fully explains some of the issues that are covered in the proposed ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City of Dublin Development Department and the Washington Township Fire
Department are jointly recommending the adoption of the 2000 ICC Fire Code as
amended and modified by attached Ordinance 31-03.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
TO: Members of the Dublin City Council
FROM: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manager
DATE: March 17, 2003 v
INITIATED BY: Bob Price, CBO/Director of Building Standards
Capt. Alan Perkins, Washington Township Dire Department
RE: Adoption of the 2000 International Fire Code (IFC).
SUMMARY:
Within this memo I would like to provide the background for this Ordinance, justification for
the action, and some of the most significant impacts of the new regulation. The City of Dublin
and Washington Township are separate political entities. The City of Dublin is wholly within
the jurisdiction of Washington Township.
As a separate political entity the Township operates the fire and medical rescue service for both
the City and the Township. Several years ago the City made a policy that all newly annexed
lands that were not part of Washington Township would be annexed to both the City of Dublin
and Washington Township. The express purpose of this action was to make the same level of
fire and medic service available throughout the City of Dublin, even after an annexation. It is
rare for this type of relationship to exist without a contract, just two political entities
recognizing the benefit of working together for the common good.
As part of the fire service provided Washington Township operates a Fire Prevention Division.
This Division is responsible for educating the public to help prevent fires, preplanning for fire
emergencies, and conducting periodic inspections throughout the community to limit dangerous
conditions.
To accomplish the preplanning and the inspection program a "Standard for Performance" must
be identified. That "Standard" is known as the "Fire Code". Fire Codes like Building Codes
are promulgated on a national basis, so local communities can adopt basic requirements by
simply adopting that Code by reference for use in the community. The Fire Code package
being recommended for adoption by the City of Dublin will be the same package recommended
for adoption in the Township.
As Chief Building Official for the City and Fire Prevention Officer for Washington Township
we work together on fire safety issues for all new construction, and so we are acting jointly to
recommend this new Fire Code for adoption in the City as well as the Township. We
recommend the adoption of the 2000 International Fire Code as the basic Fire Code
document. This will replace the currently enforced 1984 edition of the BOCA Fire Code
which was adopted on December 16, 1985.
The Fire Code sets standards needed to preplan for fire conditions. One of the most important
new aspects of the proposed Code is that it updates road access for fire equipment. The new
Code will more clearly deal with accessibility to the fire safety items built into the building.
Finally the Code will set standards for determining adequate water supplies exist for fire
fighting purposes.
The Fire Department is active with City staff in reviewing development plans to be sure items
such as these are preplanned into projects. Therefore, this Ordinance was reviewed with the
Engineering Division and the Planning Division before proceeding to this point.
The Fire Code also sets the criteria for inspecting public buildings for fire safety. The new Fire
Code and the Building Code will work in tandem. The Building Code sets the requirements for
the necessary fire safety items that must be built into a new building based on factors such as
building use, size, and occupant load. The new Fire Code will set the requirements for how the
building will be maintained after the building is occupied. It is important the Building Code
and the Fire Code coordinate, otherwise the possibility of conflicting requirements is much
greater. In Ohio the Building Code has been based on the International Building Code since
July of 2002. The adoption of the proposed International Fire Code will effectively cause the
Codes to be more coordinated.
Another important provision of the proposed Fire Code is that the new Code requires more
special permits for specific potentially hazardous operations. This includes things such as
fireworks and pyrotechnic displays, regulation of assembly areas, flammability of tents and
other temporary structures at special events, and general handling ofhazardous/combustible
materials. Some of these operational permits are not new., but generally the list is longer than it
had been. The Fire Department has also instituted higher fees to allow them to recover the
costs of making these special inspections.
RECOMMENDATION:
The most important reason for adopting this Code is conditions have changed
significantly since the 1984 BOCA Fire Code was adopted. The Fire Code needs to reflect
those changes. For these reasons the Washington Township Fire Department ,and the
City of Dublin, Building Division jointly recommend the adoption of Ordinance 31-03
which would adopt the 2000 International Fire Code.
Office of the City Manager
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Memo
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Managei~'~~ tJ , (~~a,~,~
Date: March 13, 2003
Initiated By: David L. Harding, Director of Human Resources/Procurement
Re: Ordinance No. 33-03 Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Purchase of Alcoholic
Beverages (Beer Products) for 2003 Dublin Irish Festival
SUMMARY:
Attached for your consideration is Ordinance No. 33-03, waiving competitive bidding requirements for the
procurement of alcoholic beverages (beer products) for the 2003 Dublin Irish Festival. Expenditures for this
purchase for the 2003 Irish Festival are expected to be approximately $49,000, which exceed the City's bidding
threshold of $30,000.
This year, as in years past, the beer sponsor for the Dublin Irish Festival is Killian's Irish Red. In exchange for
the sponsorship dollars and advertising support provided by Killian's, the Festival serves only products offered
by Coors, the parent company of Killian's Irish Red. Furthermore, as a result of State liquor control policies, the
sole distributor of Coors and Killian's Irish Red in Central Ohio is the Central Beverage Group of Columbus.
Under section 8.04 (c) of the Revised Dublin Charter, Council may waive competitive bidding requirements (by
a vote of no less than five members) for a purchase above the C'ity's bidding threshold, if Council determines
that the item is available and can be acquired only from a single source or if Council determines that a waiver is
in the best interest of the City.
Given the sole provider nature of this purchase and the nature of the sponsorship arrangement, Staff believes that
waiving competitive bidding requirements would be justified.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance No. 33-03.