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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2018
EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AS ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY
THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL IN CHAPTER 51-54A WAC, REVISING THE
CITY'S AMENDMENTS THERETO IN SECTION 4-5-070 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL
CODE, AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION II. Section 4-5-070 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
4-5-070 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS:
A. PURPOSE:
The following provisions and regulations are adopted as part of the City's fire
prevention program to abate existing fire hazards, to investigate the cause, origin
and circumstances of fires, to inspect potential fire hazards, to control the means
and adequacy of the construction and safety of buildings in case of fires, within
commercial, business, industrial or manufacturing areas and all other places in
which numbers of persons work, meet, live or congregate within the City of
Renton, as hereinafter more particularly set forth.
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, and its Appendices B and H, all
ublished by the International Code Council. as adopted and amended by the
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State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, and as amended in this
Section, but not including International Fire Code Section 5707, are adopted b
reference thereto as though fully set forth herein and shall be applicable within
the Citv. Not less than one copv of such code and appendices shall be filed in the
City Clerk's office and shall be available for use and examination by the public.T#e
the inteFnatoenal Cede Cewneil by FefeFenee as pFevided by State law, with the
amendments, abauditiens,deletiens eF exceptiens-ate-noted h-reFC.r.
C. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS TO THE FIRE CODE:
1. Subsection 101.1, Title, of �y�� tie l F Cede,2n 5 Editi„�
e�teTlTCf�i4�TLZ{fCTpTr 'is
hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of
the City of Renton, hereinafter referred to as "this code." Any references
to "this jurisdiction" shall be references to the City of Renton, Washington.
32. Subsection 102.7, Referenced codes and standards, ef the
intematienal FiFe Cede, 2015 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards
referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80, except
the phrase "Electrical Code adopted by the City of Renton" shall be
substituted for all references to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of
this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further
regulated in Sections 102.7.1 and 102.7.2.
43. Subsection 103.1, General, of the—Ie«rnatienaaPiFe—Cede, = 5
£ditieR,, is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.1 General. All references in this code to the "department of
fire prevention within the jurisdiction" shall be synonymous with the Fire
Department under the direction of the Fire Code Official. The function of
the department shall be the implementation, administration and
enforcement of the provisions of this code.
-54. Subsection 103.3, Deputies, of tie —Irate t+en 'tee—Gede, 2
is hereby amended by changing the title to "Fire
Marshal/Deputy(ies)/Assistant(s)," and to read as follows:
103.3 Fire Marshal/Deputy(ies)/Assistant(s). In accordance with
prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction, the Fire Code Official shall have
the authority to appoint a Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal(s), Fire Plans
Reviewer(s) and/or Assistant Fire Marshal(s), other related technical
officers, iRspeeteFs and other employees.
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65. Subsection 103.4.1, Legal defense, A-f the-Inte—matienal Pire C-ede'^)n
€dit+eR, is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.4.1 Legal defense. Any employee performing duties in
connection with the enforcement of this code and acting in good faith and
without malice in the performance of such duties shall be relieved from
any personal liability for any damage to persons or property as a result of
any act or omission in the discharge of such duties, and in the event of
claims and/or litigation arising from such act or omission, the City Attorney
shall, at the request of and on behalf of said employee, investigate and
defend such claims and/or litigation and if the claim be deemed by the City
Attorney a proper one or if judgment be rendered against such
administrative authority or employee, said claim or judgment shall be paid
by the City. This subsection applies only to employees that are paid by and
work directly for the City of Renton. It does not apply to those working for
other entities, including the Renton Regional Fire Authority.
6. Subsection 103.4 Liabilitv. is herebv amended to by addine a new
subsection, to read as follows:
103.4.2 Recovery of Costs. The Fire Department may recover costs
from responsible persons, or business or property owners, for any of the
followinE.
1. Suppression and investigation of incendiary fires where the
responsible party has been duly convicted of causing the fire.
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2. Personnel and apparatus costs associated with repeat responses
to situations involviniz illeizal burns after the second response within a
calendar year to the same location. Apparatus costs shall be based on the
fee schedule established by the Kiniz Countv Fire Chiefs' Association.
7. Subsection 104.1, General, of the inteFnat*enal e Cede, 2015 Editien
is hereby amended by adding a new subsection, to read as follows:
104.1.1 Discretionary authority. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal,
Deputy Fire Marshals, Fire Plans Reviewer(s) and/or Assistant Fire
Marshal(s) and inspect assigned to the Fire Department shall have the
authority and discretion to enforce this code.
8. Subsection 104.10.1, Assistance from other agencies, ef the
'Ate tie�e-C-ede,'0� 5 Gd;* ^^, is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other
enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance
in the investigation of fires or the enforcement of this code as requested
by the Fire Code Official, or his/her designee.
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199. Subsection 105.1.1, Permits required, ^f the ln+^rnatie-nal Pre G^&
2015 is hereby amended by adding a new subsection, to read as follows:
105.1.1.1 Operational permit fees. The fee for permits issued in
accordance with Subsection 105.6 of the International Fire Code and
permits issued for underground tank removal shall be as stipulated in the
City of Renton Fee Schedule vier -lyre. Fees for tank storage shall be
assessed for each individual tank.
Exceptions:
1. Permit fees for Class 11113 liquid storage shall be assessed for each
tank up to a total of five tanks, and no additional fee shall be charged for
the sixth through the tenth tank. The eleventh tank and each subsequent
tank of Class 11113 liquids shall be assessed per tank.
2. Permit fees for carbon dioxide systems used in beverage
dispensing applications shall be waived.
The permits shall expire one (1)year after ClAte ^f isswap^^ on
December 31 of each calendar year or as otherwise noted on the permit.
The permit fee shall be payable at or before the time of issuance or
renewal of the permit. In the event of failure to remit payment for an
operational permit within thirty (30) days after receipt of application or
renewal notice, a late fee as specified for Fire Plan Review and Inspection
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Fees in the City of Renton Fee Schedule shall be assessed in addition to the
permit fees.
11. 5-h-sest+en1s5.3.2, Extensions, ef the te;,;at+e^tee-Cede, 2015
4410. Subsection 105.4.1, Submittals, e#t#c to tiere Cede,
Ed+t+eR, is hereby amended by adding new subsections, to read as follows:
105.4.1.2 Construction plan review. Plans shall be submitted for
review and approval prior to issuing a permit for work set forth in
Subsections 105.7.1 through105 7 18 105.7.25.
105.4.1.3 Plan review and construction fees. Construction plans
required to be reviewed by this Chapter and the International Fire Code
shall be charged in accordance with the City of Renton Fee Schedule
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11. Subsection 105.6.3, Aviation facilities, is hereby amended to add a
new subsection to read as follows:
105.6.3.1 Aircraft Refueling Vehicle. An annual operational permit is
required to operate an aircraft refueling vehicle.
4-312. Subsection 105.6.1-76, Flammable and combustible liquids, ewe
e t+e^tee-Cede, 20 5 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.176 Flammable and combustible liquids. An operational
permit is required:
1. To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation within
facilities of flammable or combustible liquids. This requirement shall not
apply to the off -site transportation in pipelines regulated by the
Department of Transportation (DOT) nor does it apply to piping systems.
2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of five 51 gallons
(19L) in a building or in excess of ten (10) gallons (37.9L) outside of a
building, except that a permit is not required for the following:
2.1. The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor
vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant
unless such storage, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, would cause
an unsafe condition.
2.2 The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable
mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or similar
purposes for a period of not more than thirty (30) days.
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3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in excess of
twenty-five (25) gallons (95L) in a building or in excess of sixty (60) gallons
(227L) outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil -
burning equipment in single-family and duplex dwellings.
4. To store, handle or use Class 11113 liquids in tanks or portable tanks
for fueling motor vehicles at motor fuel -dispensing facilities or where
connected to fuel -burning equipment.
Exception: Fuel oil and used motor oil used for space heating or
water heating in single-family or duplex dwellings.
5. To remove Class I or II liquids from an underground storage tank
used for fueling motor vehicles by any means other than the approved,
stationary on -site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes.
6. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals,
wells, fuel -dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities
where flammable and Class II, IIIA or 11113 combustible liquids are produced,
processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
7. To place temporarily out of service (for more than ninety (90)
days) an underground, protected above -ground or above -ground
flammable or combustible liquid tank.
8. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or
combustible liquid tank to a material that poses a greater hazard than that
for which the tank was designed and constructed.
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9. To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable or
combustible liquids.
10. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of
motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing
establishments in accordance with Section 5706.5.4.
11. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank
vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, marine craft and other
special equipment at commercial, industrial, governmental or
manufacturing establishments in accordance with Section 5706.5.4.
-1413. Subsection 105.6.243, Hot work operations, of the Inter ateepa;
€iFe Cede, 20 5 EditieR, is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.2-43 Hot works operations. An operational permit is required
for hot work including, but not limited to:
1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is
conducted.
device.
2. Use of portable hot work equipment inside a structure.
jException deleted.l
3. Fixed -site hot work equipment such as welding booths.
4. Hot work conducted within a wildfire risk area.
5. Application of roof coverings with the use of an open -flame
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6. When approved, the Fire Code Official shall issue a permit to
carry out a hot work program. This program allows approved personnel to
regulate their facility's hot work operations. The approved personnel shall
be trained in the fire safety aspects denoted in this Chapter and shall be
responsible for issuing permits requiring compliance with the
requirements found in Chapter 35. These permits shall be issued only to
their employees or hot work operations under their supervision.
14. Subsection 105.6.30 Mobile food oreoaration vehicles is hereb
amended to read as follows:
105.6.30 Mobile food facility. An operational permit is required to
operate a mobile food facility. The Fire Code Official has discretion to
accept a fire inspection from another King County fire agency when that
inspection has been deemed comparable.
15. Subsection 105.6.367, Places of Assembly, ^f the ante—matter-,l P;r
Gede 2015 Edition, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection, to read as
follows:
105.6.367.1 Temporary place of assembly/special event permit.
An operational permit is required for any special event where three
hundred (300) or more people will congregate, either outdoors or indoors,
in other than a Group A Occupancy.
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16. Subsection 105.6, Required operational permits, ^f +h in+ rAAt*AAA1
PiiiFe Cede 2015 EditieR is hereby amended to add a twe 94 new subsections to
read as follows:
105.6.51 Commercial Cooking Hood Suppression System
Contractor. A permit is required for all companies performing any
inspection, service, maintenance or repair on commercial cooking hood
suppression systems. This permit shall be valid for twenty-four (24)
months.
17. Subsection 105.7.103, Hazardous materials, of the Intematienal FiFe
Cede, 2015 EditieR, is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.7.103 Hazardous materials. A construction permit is required
to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of
service, or close or substantially modify a storage facility, tank, or other
area regulated by Chapter 50 when the hazardous materials in use or
storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105 6 21 105.6.20.
Exceptions:
1. Routine maintenance.
2. For erAeFggrcy repair work performed on an emergency basis,
application for permit shall be made within two (2) working days of
commencement of work.
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18. Subsection 10-78.1, Maintenance of safeguards, ^f +h
PiiiFe Cede, 2015 EditieR is hereby amended by adding a new subsection, to read
as follows:
10-78.1.1 Malfunctioning alarm fee. Whenever an alarm system is
activated due to a malfunction and the Fire Department is dispatched, a
report of the false alarm will be recorded for the building or area affected.
For the first, second and third false alarm within a calendar year, no fee
will be assessed. For everyfalse alarm caused by a malfunction of the alarm
beyond the third false alarm a fee will be assessed as per the City of Renton
Fee Schedule BFeehuFe.
19. Subsection 1099.1, Board of appeals established, of the Inte atienal
iFe Cede,, 20-15 €dTt+s;T is hereby amended by changing the title to "Hearing
Examiner," and amended to read as follows:
1099.1 Hearing Examiner. In order to hear and decide appeals of
orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Code Official relative
to the application and interpretation of this code, the Hearing Examiner
process established by the City of Renton as set forth in RMC 4-8-110, shall
have authority.
20. Subsection 1099.3, Qualifications, of theIntematienal FiFe Cede, 2015
is hereby deleted.
21. Subsection 10910.3, Notice of violation, efth Int mati„nal FiF Ge
2015 Edition -,is hereby amended to read as follows:
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10910.3 Notice of violation. When the Fire Code Official finds a
building, premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area that is in
violation of this code, the Fire Code Official is authorized to prepare a
written notice of violation describing the conditions deemed unsafe and,
when compliance is not immediate, specifying a time for reinspection.
22. Subsection 10910.3.1, Service, of the InteFnatienal Fire Cede, 2015
£ditieR,, is hereby amended by adding new subsections, to read as follows:
10910.3.1.1 Reinspection. Whenever the Fire Department has
given notification of a violation that required a reinspection and thirty (30)
days have expired with such condition or violation still in existence, a
"Subsequent Reinspection" will be required.
10910.3.1.2 Reinspection Fee. Any Subsequent Reinspection, after
the original thirty (30) days period of time, shall require the payment of a
reinspection fee as specified in the City of Renton Fee Schedule Wit,
to be assessed against the person owning, operating or occupying the
building or premises wherein the violation exists. This FeiRsp^^+i^" fee
However, any building owner, operator or occupant, upon a reasonable
request to the Fire Code Official, may obtain an extension of said thirty (30)
day period for a reasonable period to be established by the Fire Code
Official to allow such time for compliance. The request for an extension
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must be received by the Fire Department prior to the expiration of the
original reinspection date.
23. Subsection 10910.3.2, Compliance with orders and notices, e#the
intematieRal Fire-6e 2015 €di e-R7 is hereby amended by adding a new
subsection, to read as follows:
10910.3.2.1 Notice and Responsibility. Whenever the infraction,
condition or violation involves the structural integrity of the building, then
the notice of the infraction, condition or violation shall be sent to both the
building owner and its occupant or occupants. Should compliance with the
fire code= so as to remedy the infraction, condition or violation — require
additions or changes to the building or premises, which would be part of
the structure orthe fixtures to the realty, then the responsibility to remedy
the infraction, condition, or violation shall be upon the owner of the
building unless the owner and occupant shall otherwise agree between
themselves and so notify the City. If, then, Should the occupant does not
remedy the infraction, condition, or violation, then the City shall have the
right to demand such remedy from the owner of the premises.
24. Subsection 10-910.4, Violation Penalties, of the Inten at ePe
Cede, 2015 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
10910.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision
of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or
who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved
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construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit
or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and subject to the penalties in RMC 1-3-1, except as
provided in RMC 4-5-070.C.4-344 and 49099. Each day that a violation
continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
25. Subsection 1142.4, Failure to comply, ^f the Inte-FRatie—Pal Fire Cede,
2015 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
11-12.4 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 misdemeanor, subject to RMC 1-3-1.
26. Section 202, General Definitions, of the Ise + ^^ I, Cede,
is hereby amended by changing the definitions of "Fire Chief' and "Fire
Code Official" to read as follows:
FIRE CHIEF. All references in this code to the fire chief shall mean
the Fire Chief ^r hiefad"^;ni-st-rative ^ffi.-^r of the Renton Regional Fire
Authority, or a duly authorized representative.
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The Fire Chief, or his or her designee, w e
shall be the chief enforcement officer with respect to this code.
27. Section 202, General Definitions, efthe Inte-Matienal Fire Cede,
£ditieR,, is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
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AIRCRAFT REFUELING VEHICLE. A fuel servicing hydrant vehicle,
hvdrant cart, or an aircraft serviciniz tank vehicle as defined in NFPA 407.
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED). An automated
external defibrillator (AED) is a portable automatic device used to restore
normal heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest.
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY. Permanent and nonpermanent food
operation vehicles that store, prepare, package, serve, vend, or otherwise
provide food for human consumption, on or off the premises.
PRIVATE SMOKING CLUB. A place where smoking (as that term is
defined by Chapter 70.160 RCW) occurs, that is privately operated,
employs no employees and is not open to the public, or which otherwise
holds itself out as meeting the criteria for such a place as established by
the King County Department of Public Health.
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SPECIAL EVENT. For the purposes of this code, events that have
large occupant loads or create a potential hazard to the participants or the
community shall be defined as a "special event" including:
a. Any event that occurs in a permitted place of assembly that
introduces a hazard regulated by this code and not approved at the time
of the issuance of the Place of Assembly Permit.
b. Any event with an occupant load that exceeds three hundred
(300) in a location that does not have a Place of Assembly Permit.
c. All temporary places of assembly.
TEMPORARY PLACE OF ASSEMBLY. An occupancy not classified as
"Assembly Group A" that is used for activities normally restricted to
assembly occupancies and limited to a period of less than thirty (30)
calendar days of assembly use.
28. Subsection 307.1, General, of the Irate tie—nal--PiFe Cede, 2915
is hereby amended to read as follows:
307.1 General. Open burning is hereby prohibited in conformance
with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the Department of Ecology
regulations.
29. Subsection 307.2, Permit required,—ef the IM-e—matienal FiFe Cede,
2015 Editien, is hereby deleted.
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30. Section 308, Open Names, A-Ttf}e.1 A te tieAal Pire Cede, 2015 Editie^,
is hereby amended to add a new subsection 308.5, Sky Lanterns, to read as
follows:
308.5 Sky Lanterns. The lighting and/or release of sky lanterns or
like materials shall be prohibited in the City of Renton.
311.4 Vehicles. LTA+d—eF gas fueled vehicles, fueled equipment,
4.Vehicles, beets, etheF meteF GFaft equipmeR,and f�eIed
31. Subsection 319.1, General, is hereby amended to read as follows:
319.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicle and mobile food
facilities shall comply with this section.
32. Section 319. Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles. is amended to add a
new subsection to read as follows:
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319.11 Location. Mobile food facilities shall not be located within
ten feet (10') of buildings. tents, canopies or membrane structures, or
within ten feet (10') of any other mobile food facility.
Exceptions:
1. When mobile food facilities are positioned on public streets, the
distance from buildines may be reduced to five feet (5'). This exception is
designated for events lasting a maximum of no more than three (3)
consecutive calendar days in a row.
2. When located on private property, the distance from buildings
be reduced to five feet (5') if exposed by a fire wall constructed of
materials of clay or concrete only and having no openings such as windows
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33. Subsection 401.5, Making a false report, is hereby amended to read
401.5 Making false report. It shall be a misdemeanor for a person
to live, signal, or transmit a false fire alarm.
34. Subsection 401.6, Emergency evacuation drills, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
401.3-36 Emergency evacuation drills. Nothing in this section shall
prohibit the sounding of a fire alarm signal or the carrying out of an
emergency evacuation drill in accordance with the provisions of Section
405.
3-335. Subsection 403.2, Group A occupancies, of the .1Ate„t;e^tee
Cedes, 2015 €dit+eR, is hereby amended by adding new subsections to read as
follows:
403.2.5 Automated External Defibrillators (AED). Group A-1
through A-5 occupancies with an occupancy load of three hundred (300)
or more persons, shall have available and maintain an AED on the
premises.
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403.2.5.1 Placement. The location of the AEDs shall be as
determined by the Fire Code Official with a one way travel distance not to
exceed six hundred (600) feet.
403.2.532 AED Maintenance. AEDs shall be maintained as per the
manufacturer's requirements.
403.2.5.43 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
Where AEDs are required by this code, employees shall be trained in the
use of and be familiar with the locations of the AEDs.
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3-736. Section 403, Emergency Preparedness Requirements, ef t#e
Ite tieAal Fire Cede, 2015 €ditime;T is hereby amended by adding a new
subsection to read as follows:
403.13 Boarding homes and residential care facilities (1-1, 1-2, 1-3,
R-2 and R-4 occupancies). Facilities classified as nuFsing hemes b
APed-s tehealth eF age. Boarding homes and/or Assisted Living
Facilities as defined by the State Building Code shall comply with
Subsections 408 12 0 403.13.1 through 408 12 0403.13.5 regardless of the
capabilities of their residents. °-2 and- °-^ ^GG61paRG;^S that ^-^ ^^* fall
403.13.1 Receiving facilities. The fire safety, emergency and
evacuation plans must include memoranda of understanding (MOU) with
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appropriate facilities that can receive residents with special needs if the
host facility must be evacuated.
403.13.2 Transportation agreements. The fire safety, emergency
and evacuation plans must include memoranda of understanding (MOU)
with transportation companies or services to provide sufficient
transportation resources for residents with special needs and their
attending staff in the event of an evacuation.
403.13.3 Residential tracking. The fire safety, emergency and
evacuation plans must include provisions for tracking residents with
special needs in the event of an evacuation. The facility must be able to
account for each resident's method of transportation and destination
including residents who are picked up by non -staff members, even if a
transfer of care occurs after the resident's arrival at a secondary facility.
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401 11 6 403.13.4 Emergency communications. The facility must
maintain the ability to receive emergency warnings and public information
messages even during a power outage. A NOAA weather radio along with
a battery operated AM/FM radio provides sufficient warning and
information capability to meet this requirement. The facility must have an
emergency communications plan to communicate with off -site staff to
inform them of the facility's status, evacuations, or a need for increased
staffing levels if normal modes of communication are not operational. The
emergency communications plan will also address communication with
the families of residents regarding residents' status, location and safety
when the resident is unable to carry out communications on their own, in
accordance with state law.
^^�T403.13.5 Environment. The facility must have a plan and
readily accessible provisions to maintain a safe temperature environment
and adequate ventilation for residents in the event of a utility or
equipment outage. The facility must also provide non -flame sources of
lighting sufficient to keep residents safe when moving around the facility.
Candles or other flame sources of heat and light are not approved due to
the increased risk of fire.
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days' supply ef feed may be steFed in any fewn,.
3937. Subsection 503.1, Where required, of the Intematienal FiFe Code,
2015 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided and maintained in accordance with Subsections 503.1.1 through
503.2.
38. Subsection 503.1.1, Buildings and facilities, of the International Fire
Code, 2018 Edition. is herebv adopted.
39. Subsection 503.1.2, Additional access, of the International Fire Code,
201§8 Edition, is hereby adopted and amended to -a^'d- Pevd� SubseetieR, to read
as follows:
503.1.24 Two means of access. Two (2) means of approved access
shall be required when a complex of three (3) or more buildings is located
more than two hundred feet (200') from a public road. (RMC 4-6-060.H.5)
40. Subsection 503.2, Specifications, of the International Fire Code, 201§8
Edition, is hereby adopted and amended to read as follows:
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503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed
and arranged in accordance with RMC 4-4-080 and 4-6-060.
41. Section 504, Access to Building Openings and Roofs, Access to
Building Openings and Roofs, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection, to
read as follows:
504.4 Buildings with enclosed interior courtvards. New buildings
with enclosed interior courtyards shall have a straight/direct access
corridor and/or stairwav from the exterior to the courtvard at a location
acceptable to the Fire Code Official. If a stairway is used it shall comply
with International Fire Code Section 1011 and a corridor shall comply with
International Fire Code Section 1020. The access shall have a minimum
width of four feet (4') and be large enough to carry a thirtv-five-foot (35'
long sectional ladder (minimum folded length twenty feet (20')) directly
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from the exterior to the courtyard without obstructions. The access door
shall be marked at the street as "Direct access to courtyard."
42. Subsection 505.1, Address r—w#ere identification, efthe
intematieRal--;re-6e 2015 €d+t+eR, is hereby amended by adding new
subsections, to read as follows:
505.1.1 Identification size. In order that the address identification
is plainly visible, the following minimum sizes, figures or numbers, in block
style in contrasting color shall be used in accordance with the following:
1. Single-family residential houses — four inches (4").
2. Multi -family residential, commercial, or small business: fifty feet
(50') or less setback — six inches (6"); more than fifty feet (50') setback —
ten inches (10")
3. Large commercial or industrial areas: one hundred feet (100') or
less setback — eighteen inches (18"); more than one hundred feet (100')
setback — twenty-four inches (24")
505.1.2 Rear Door Marking. When vehicle access is provided to the
rear of commercial, industrial and warehouse buildings, the rear doors
servicing individual businesses shall be marked to indicate address and/or
unit identification with letters or numbers at least four inches (4") high.
505.1.3 Suite numbers. Buildings consisting of separate suites with
the same building address shall have their suite number marked so that
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the suite is readily identifiable and the numbers or letters sized as per
Subsection 505.1.1.
Exception: Suites located on an interior hall or corridor shall have
lettering at least one inch (1") high.
43. Subsection 507.5.1, Where required, of the Intematiena' FiFe Cede
2015 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than
one hundred fifty feet (150') 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 Fire Code Official.
Exceptions:
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance
requirement shall be three hundred feet (300').
2. Deleted.
44. Section 510, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage, ef the
mte tie.PaI PiFeCede, '0-1 5 -d * ^^, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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any paTttCFeef, eF cause the Same to be d., which fails esappmi
adequate Fa-aTe c9veFa-se r6F City 2Fn"c-'rs"c-r"rcy S E'Fvrc2-5w6 keFs, inelu4ng
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510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings.
ADDroved radio coveraee for emereencv resaonders shall be Drovided
within buildings meeting any of the following conditions:
1. Hieh rise buildin
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more;
2. The total building area is fifty thousand square feet (50,000') or
3. The total basement area is ten thousand square feet (10,000')
or more; or
4. There are floors used for human occupancy more than thirty
feet (30') below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit dischar
5. Buildings or structures where the Fire Code Official or police
chief determines that in -building radio coverage is critical because of its
unique design, location, use or occupancy.
The radio coverage system shall be installed in accordance with
Sections 510.4 through 510.5.5 of this code and with the provisions of
NFPA 1221 This section shall not reauire improvement of the existi
Public safety communication systems.
When determinine if the minimum signal streneth referenced in
510.4.1.1 exists at a subject building, the signal strength shall be measured
at anv point on the exterior of the buildinE u0 to the highest point on the
roof.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings and areas of buildings that have minimum radio
coverage signal strength levels of the King County Regional 800 MHz
Emergency Radio System within the building in accordance with Section
510.4.1 without the use of a radio coverage system.
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2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is
required and such systems, components or equipment required could
have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the Fire
Code Official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated
emergency responder radio coverage system.
3. One (1)- and two (2)- family dwellings and townhouses.
4. Subject to the approval of the Fire Code Official, buildings other
than high-rise buildings, colleges, universities, and buildings primarily
occupied by Group E or I occupancies that have completed a Mobile
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage application and submitted payment
as outline in the application.
510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings.
Existing buildings shall be provided with approved radio coverage for
emergency responders as required in Chapter 11.
510.3 Permit required. A construction permit for the installation
of or modification to emergency responder radio coverage systems and
related equipment is required as specified in Section 105.7.6.
Maintenance Derformed in accordance with this code is not considered a
modification and does not require a permit.
Prior coordination and approval from the Public Safety Radio
System Operator is required before installation of an emergency
responder radio system. Until 2022, such approval is required from King
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County or Valley Communications Center. In 2022 Puget Sound Emergency
Radio Network (PSERN) will be the single operator of a county -wide
s sy tem.
In order to be forward compatible, designers and contactors should
be aware of PSERN's requirements for Distributed Antenna Systems.
510.4 Technical requirements. Systems, components, and
equipment required to provide the emergency responder radio coverage
system shall comply with Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.2.8.
510.4.1 Emergency responder communication enhancement
system signal strength. The building shall be considered to have
acceptable emergency responder communications enhancement system
coverage when signal strength measurements in ninety-five percent (95%)
of all areas on each floor of the building meet the signal strength
reauirements in Sections 510.4.1.1 through 510.4.1.3.
Exception: Critical areas, defined for purposes of this Section 4-5-
070 by PSERN of Kine Countv. as the fire command center(s). the fire Dum
room(s), interior exit stairways, exit passageways, elevator lobbies,
standpiae cabinets. sprinkler sectional valve locations. and other areas
required by the Fire Code Official, shall be provided with ninety-nine
percent (99%) floor area radio coverage.
510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building. The
minimum inbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable
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voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the
Fire Code Official. The inbound sienal level shall be a minimum of -95dBm
in ninety-five percent (95%) of the coverage area and ninety-nine percent
99%) in critical areas and sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered
Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.0 or an equivalent Signal -to -Interference -Plus -
Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technoloev for either analoe or dieital
signals.
510.4.1.2 Minimum sienal streneth out of the buildine. The
minimum outbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable
voice communications throuehout the coveraee area as specified by the
Fire Code Official. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide
not less than a DAQ of 3.0 or an eauivalent SINR aDDlicable to the
technology for either analog or digital signals. A minimum signal strength
of -95 dBm shall be received by the Kine Countv Reeional 800 MHz
Emergency Radio System when transmitted from within the building.
510.4.1.3 Svstem aerformance. Sienal streneth shall be sufficient
to meet the requirements of the applications being utilized by public safety
for ememencv operations throueh the coveraee area as specified by the
radio system manager (Public Radio System Operator) in section 510.4.2.2.
510.4.2 System design. The emergency responder radio coverage
system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through
510.4.2.8 and NFPA 1221.
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510.4.2.1 Amplification systems and components. Buildings and
structures that cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall
be equipped with systems and components to enhance the public safety
radio signals and achieve the required level of radio coverage specified in
Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.1.3. Public safety communications
enhancement systems utilizing radio -frequency -emitting devices and
cabling shall be allowed by the Public Safety Radio System Operator. Prior
to installation. all RF-emitting devices shall have the certification of the
radio licensing authority and be suitable for public safety use.
510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. The Public Safetv Radio Svstem
Operator shall provide the various frequencies required, the location of
radio sites. the effective radiated power of radio sites. the maximum
Propagation delay in microseconds, the applications being used and other
supporting technical information necessary for system design upon
request by the building owner or owner's representative.
510.4.2.3 Power supply sources. Emergency responder radio
coverage systems shall be provided with dedicated standby batteries or
ed with two (2)-hour standbv batteries and connected to the facili
generator power system in accordance with Section 1203. The standby
Power supply shall be capable of operating the emergency responder radio
coverage system at one hundred percent (100%) system capacity for a
duration of not less than twelve (12) hours.
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510.4.2.4 Signal booster requirements. If used, signal boosters
shall meet the following reauirements:
1. All signal booster components shall be contained in a National
Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) 4. IP66-tvpe waterproof
cabinet or equivalent.
Exception: Listed battery systems that are contained in integrated
battery cabinets.
2. Battery systems used for the emergency Dower source shall be
contained in a NEMA 3R or higher -rated cabinet, IP65-type waterproof
cabinet. or eauivalent.
3. Equipment shall have Federal Communications Commission
FCC) or other radio licensinL- authoritv certification and be suitable for
public safety use prior to installation.
4. Where a donor antenna exists, isolation shall be maintained
between the donor antenna and all inside antennas to not less than 20clB
greater than the system L-ain under all oDeratinL- conditions.
5. Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) used in emergency responder
radio coverage systems shall be fitted with anti -oscillation circuitry and
per -channel AGC.
6. The installation of amDlification systems or systems that oaerate
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responder radio coverage networks shall be coordinated and approved by
the Public Safety Radio System Operator.
7. Unless otherwise approved by the Public Safety Radio System
Operator, only channelized signal boosters shall be permitted.
Exception: Broadband BDAs may be utilized when specifically
authorized in writing by the Public Safety Radio System Operator
8. BDAs must also comply with PSERN's detailed requirements,
which include channelized. minimum. of twentv-eight (28) channe
supporting analog, P25 Phase I (FDMA), and P25 Phase II (TDMA).
510.4.2.5 System monitoring. The emergency responder radio
enhancement system shall include automatic supervisory and trouble
signals that are monitored by a supervisory service and are annunciated b
the fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72. The following
conditions shall be seaarately annunciated by the fire alarm system. or. if
the status of each of the following conditions is individually displayed on a
dedicated panel on the radio enhancement system. a single automatic
supervisory signal may be annunciated on the fire alarm system indicating
deficiencies of the radio enhancement system:
1. Loss of normal AC power supply.
2. System battery charger(s) failure.
3. Malfunction of the donor antenna(s).
4. Failure of active RF-emitting device(s).
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5. Low -battery capacity at seventy percent (70%) reduction of
operating capacity.
6. Active system component malfunction.
7. Malfunction of the communications link between the fire alarm
system and the emergency responder radio enhancement system.
510.4.2.6 Additional frequencies and change of frequencies. The
emergency responder radio coverage system shall be capable of
modification or expansion in the event frequency changes are required by
the FCC or other radio licensing authority, or additional frequencies are
made available by the FCC or other radio licensing author
510.4.2.7 Design documents. The fire code official shall have the
authority to require "as -built" design documents and specifications for
emergency responder communications coverage systems. The documents
shall be in a format acceatable to the Fire Code Official.
510.4.2.8 Radio communication antenna density. Systems shall
be engineered to minimize the near -far effect. Radio enhancement system
designs shall include sufficient antenna density to address reduced gain
rnnrlitinnc
Exceptions:
1. Class A narrow band signal booster devices with independent
AGC/ALC circuits per channel.
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2. Systems where all portable devices within the same band use
active power control.
510.5 Installation requirements. The installation of the public
safety radio coverage system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and
Sections 510.5.1 through 510.5.7.
510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems
capable of operating on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency
the FCC or other radio licensing authoritv shall not be installed without
prior coordination and approval of the Public Safety Radio System
Operator.
510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel. The minimum
ualifications of the system designer and lead installation Dersonnel shall
include both of the following:
1. A valid FCC -issued general radio telephone operator's license.
2. Certification of in -building system training issued by an approved
nization or approved school. or a certificate issued by the
manufacturer of the equipment being installed.
510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. Where an emergency
responder radio coverage system is required, and upon completion of
installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify
that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is in accordance with
Section 510.4.1. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows:
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1. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of twenty
20) approximately eaual test areas, with a maximum test area size of six
thousand four hundred square feet (6,400'). Where the floor area exceeds
one hundred twenty-eight square feet (128,000'), the floor shall be divided
into as many approximately equal test areas as needed, such that no test
area exceeds the maximum sauare footage allowed for a test area.
2. Coverage testing of signal strength shall be conducted using a
calibrated spectrum analvzer for each of the test grids. A diagram of this
testing shall be created for each floor where coverage is provided,
indicating the testing grid used for the test in Section 510.5.3(1), shall
include signal strengths and frequencies for each test area, and shall
indicate all critical areas.
3. Functional talk -back testing shall be conducted using two
calibrated portable radios of the latest brand and model used by the
agency's radio communications system or other equipment approved by
the Fire Code Official. Testing shall use Digital Audible Quality (DAQ)
metrics, where a passing result is a DAQ of 3 or higher. Communications
between handsets shall be tested and recorded in the grid sauare diagram
required by section 510.5.3(2): each grid square on each floor; between
each critical area and a radio outside the building: between each critical
area and the fire command center or fire alarm control panel; between
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each landing in each stairwell; and the fire command center or fire alarm
control panel.
4. Failure of more than five percent (5%) of the test area on any
floor shall result in failure of the test.
Exception: Critical areas shall be provided with ninety-nine percent
(99%) floor area coverage.
5. In the event that two of the test areas fail the test, in order to
be more statistically accurate. the floor shall be aermitted to be divided
into forty (40) equal test areas. Failure of not more than two (2)
nonadiacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test. If the system
fails the forty (40)-area test, the system shall be altered to meet the ninety-
five percent (95%) coverage requirement.
6. A test location approximately in the center of each test area shall
be selected for the test. with the radio enabled to verifv two-wa
communications to and from the outside of the building through the public
ncv's radio communications system. Once the test location has been
selected, that location shall represent the entire test area. Failure in the
selected test location shall be considered to be a failure of that test area.
Additional test locations shall not be permitted.
7. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the test
measurement results shall be kept on file with the building owner so that
the measurements can be verified durine annual tests. In the event that
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the measurement results become lost, the building owner shall be
required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values.
8. As part of the installation, a spectrum analyzer or other suitable
test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not
being generated by the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted
at the time of installation and at subseauent annual inspections.
9. Systems incorporating Class B signal booster devices or Class B
broadband fiber remote devices shall be tested using two portable radios
simultaneously conducting subjective voice quality checks. One portable
radio shall be aositioned not greater than ten feet (10') (3048 mm) from
the indoor antenna. The second portable radio shall be positioned at a
distance that rearesents the farthest distance from anv indoor antenna.
With both portable radios simultaneously keyed up on different
freauencies within the same band. subiective audio testing shall be
conducted and comply with the DAQ levels as specified in Sections
510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2.
10. Documentation maintained on premises. At the conclusion of
the testine. and prior to issuance of the buildine Certificate of Occuga
the building owner or owner's representative shall place a copy of the
following records in the DAS enclosure or onsite at the building engineer's
office. The records shall be available to the Fire Code Official and
maintained by the building owner for the life of the system:
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a. A certification letter stating that the emergency responder radio
coveraize system has been installed and tested in accordance with this
code, and that the system is complete and fully functional.
b. The i7rid sauare diagram created as Dart of testin7 in 510.5.3(2
c. Data sheets and/or manufacturer specifications for the
emergency responder radio coverage system equipment, back up battery,
and charging system (if utilized).
d. A diagram showing device locations and wiring schematic.
e. A copy of the electrical permit.
10. Acceptance test reporting to the Fire Code Official. At the
conclusion of the testing, and prior to the issuance of the building
Certificate of OCCUDancv. the building owner or owner's representative
shall submit to the Fire Code Official a report of the acceptance test.
510.5.4 FCC comMiance. The ememencv responder radio cover
system installation and components shall comply with all applicable
federal reL-ulations including, but no limited to. FCC 47 CFR Part 90.219.
510.5.5 Mounting of the donor antenna(s). To maintain proper
alignment with the system designed donor site. donor antennas shall be
Permanently affixed on the highest possible position on the building or
where approved by the Fire Code Official. A clearlv visible sien shall be
placed near the antenna stating "movement or repositioning of this
antenna is Drohibited without approval from the Fire Code Official." The
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antenna installation shall be in accordance with the applicable
requirements in the International Building Code for weather protection of
the building envelope.
510.5.6 Wiring. The backbone, antenna distribution, radiating, or
any fiber-optic cables shall be rated as plenum cables. The backbone
cables shall be connected to the antenna distribution. radiating. or couper
cables using hybrid coupler devices of a value determined by the overall
design. Backbone cables shall be routed through an enclosure that
matches a building's required fire -resistance rating for shafts or interior
exit stairways. The connection between the backbone cable and the
antenna cables shall be made within an enclosure that matches the
building's fire rating for shafts or interior exit stairways, and passage of the
antenna distribution cable in and out of the enclosure shall be protected
as a Denetration Dursuant to the International Buildine Code.
510.5.7 Identification signs. Emergency responder radio coverage
ms shall be identified by an aDaroved sign located on or near the Fire
Alarm Control Panel or other approved location stating "This building is
equipped with an Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System" "Control
Equipment located in room "
A sign stating "Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
Equipment" shall be placed on or adjacent to the door of the room
containing the main system components.
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510.6 Maintenance. The emergency responder radio coverage
system shall be maintained operational at all times in accordance with
Sections 510.6.1 through 510.6.7.
510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. The owner of the
building or owner's authorized agent shall have the emergency responder
radio coverage system insaected and tested annuallv or where structural
changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially
chance the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the
following items (1) through (7):
1. In -building coverage test as reauired by the Fire Code Official as
described in Section 510.5.3 "Acceptance test procedure" or 510.6.1.1
"Alternative in-buildinta coveraize test."
Exception: Group R Occupancy annual testing is not required
within dwellinE units.
2. Signal boosters shall be tested to verify that the gain/output
level is the same as it was uaon initial installation and acceptance or set to
optimize the performance of the system.
3. Backup batteries and Dower supplies shall be tested under load
of a period of two (2) hours to verify that they will properly operate during
an actual power outage. If within the two(2)-hour test period the battery
exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional one
(1)-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined.
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4. If a fire alarm system is present in the building, a test shall be
conducted to verify that the fire alarm system is properly supervising the
emergency responder communication system as required in Section
510.4.2.5. The test is performed by simulating alarms to the fire alarm
control panel. The certification in Section 510.5.2 is sufficient for the
personnel performing this testing.
5. Other active components shall be checked to verify operation
within the manufacturer's specifications.
6. At the conclusion of the testing, a report, which shall verify
compliance with Section 510.6.1. shall be submitted to the Fire Code
Official.
7. At the conclusion of the testine. a record of the insaection and
maintenance along with an updated grid diagram of each floor showing
tested strengths in each grid sauare and each critical area shall be added
to the documentation maintained on the premises in accordance with
Section 510.5.3.
510.6.1.1 Alternative in -building coverage test. When the
comprehensive acceptance test documentation reauired by Section
510.5.3(10) and most recent previous five (5)-year test results are
available, the in -building coverage test required by the Fire Code Official in
Section 510.1 and 510.2, may be conducted as follows:
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1. Functional talk -back testing shall be conducted using a calibrated
portable radio of the latest brand and model used by the agency's radio
communications system or other equipment approved by the Fire Code
Official. Testing shall use Digital Audible Quality (DAQ) metrics, where a
passing result in a DAQ of 3 or higher. Communications between handsets
in the following locations shall be tested: between the fire command
center and a location outside the building, and between the fire alarm
control panel and each landing in each stairwell.
2. Coverage testing of signal strength shall be conducted using a
calibrated spectrum analyzer for:
(a) Three (3) grid areas per floor. The three (3) grid areas to be
tested on each floor are the three (3) tarid areas with poorest Derformance
in the acceptance test or the most recent annual test, whichever is most
recent; and
(b) Each of the critical areas identified in acceptance test
documentation reauired by Section 510.5.3(10). or as modified by the Fire
Code Official; and
(c) One (1) grid square per serving antenna.
3. The test area boundaries shall not deviate from the areas
established at the time of the acceptance test, or as modified by the Fire
Code Official. The building shall be considered to have acceptable
emergency responder radio coverage when the required signal strength
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requirements in 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2 are located in ninety-five percent
(95%) of all areas on each floor of the building and ninety-nine percent
(99%) in critical areas, and any non-functional serving antenna are repaired
to function within normal ranges. If the documentation of the acceptance
test and most recent previous annual test results are not available or
acceatable to the Fire Code Official. the annual talk -back testing described
in 510.5.3 shall be conducted.
The alternative in -building coverage test Drovides and alternative
testing protocol for the in -building coverage test in subsection (1) of
section 510.6.1. There is no change or alternative to annual testi
requirements enumerated in subsections (2)-(7) of Section 510.6.1, which
shall be Derformed at the time of each annual test.
510.6.2 Additional frequencies. The building owner shall modify
or expand the emergency responder radio coverage system at his or her
expense in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or other
radio licensing authoritv. or additional freauencies are made available b
the FCC Public Safety Radio System Operator or FCC license holder. Prior
approval of a public safety radio coverage system on previous frequencies
does not exempt this section.
510.6.3 Nonpublic safety system. Where other nonpublic safety
amplification systems installed in buildings reduce the performance or
cause interference with the emergency responder communications
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coverage system, the nonpublic safety amplification systems shall be
corrected or removed.
510.6.4 Field testing. Fire Department personnel shall have the
right to enter onto the property at any reasonable time to conduct field
testing to verify the required level of radio coverage or to disable a system
that due to malfunction or poor maintenance has the potential to impact
the emergency responder radio system in the region.
510.447 Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of the
section shall be subject to penalties in accordance with the general penalty
provisions of RMC 1-34. In addition, any building or structure which does
not meet the requirements set forth in this code is hereby declared to be
a public nuisance, and the City may, in addition to seeking any other
appropriate legal remedy, pursue equitable remedies to abate said
nuisance in accordance with RMC 1-3-4.
510.-148 Severability. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this section is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
45. Subsection 602.1, Definitions, of the Internatienal Pere Cede, 2015
£ditieR,, is hereby amended by adding the following definition:
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POWER TAP. A listed device for indoor use consisting of an
attachment plug on one end of a flexible cord and two (2) or more
receptacles on the opposite end and over current protection.
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4946. Subsection 60-54.10, Portable, electric space heaters, of the
intematienal FiFe Cede, 2815 Editie-r-, is hereby amended by adding a new
subsection, to read as follows:
60-54.10.156 Tip -Over Switch. All portable electric space heaters
shall be equipped with an automatic tip -over shut-off switch.
Exception: Approved liquid -filled portable heaters.
4947. Section 6097, Commercial Kitchen Hoods, ^f the IAt rn-,r* n-,I F;r
Cede, 2015 EditieR, is amended to add a new subsection, to read as follows:
6097.5 Type II hoods. Type II hoods shall be installed at or above
any heating appliance utilized for the processing and preparation of
smoking materials or smoking related paraphernalia for personal
consumption. Hoods shall comply with the requirements of the
International Mechanical Code. Only Listed, approved heating appliances
shall be used for the processing and preparation of smoking materials
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and/or smoking paraphernalia. Heating appliances shall be installed in an
approved manner.
50. ChapChapteF G Building s and Systems,f the I r +' I P*re-
' Ate t+e,a1—NTes i EaTCbd e. lamas shall—b e—i R s p este d, tested —a Ra
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tFadeFnaF!(. H6seassembl+es, afteF applicatien ef ceuplings, shad have a
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Ffff .I., T7:47711"MIMM51 0T.ff Mr.-TI M7- ff3Sl7T I-,"-
may be r.,rlu eed to five feet (5') if e ed by a fire wall e nstF fete
-5448. Subsection 806.1.1, Restricted Occupancies, of the ntemat-ienal
FiFe Cede, 2015 Edition,is hereby amended to read as follows:
806.1.1 Restricted occupancies. Natural cut trees shall be
prohibited within ambulatory care facilities and Group A, E, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4,
M, R-1, R-2 providing licensed care to clients in one of the categories listed
in International Building Code section 310.1 licensed by Washington State
and R-4 occupancies.
Exceptions:
1. Trees located in areas protected by an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with Subsections 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2 shall not be prohibited in Groups A, E, M, R-1 and R-2.
2. Trees treated with a flame retardant and renewed to maintain
flame resistance, subject to the approval of the Fire Code Official.
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3. Trees shall be allowed within dwelling units in Group R-2
occupancies.
5-249. Chapter 8, Interior Finish Decorative Materials and Furnishings, 4
the T e t e^^tee-Eede, 2915 €dit+eR, is hereby amended by adding a new
section, to read as follows:
SECTION 809
ATRIUM FURNISHINGS
Atrium furnishings shall comply with Subsections 809.1 and 809.2.
809.1 Potential heat. Potential heat of combustible furnishings and
decorative materials within atria shall not exceed nine thousand (9,000)
BTU per pound (20,934 J/g) when located within an area that is more than
twenty feet (20') (6096 mm) below ceiling level sprinklers.
809.2 Decorative materials. Decorative material in atria shall be
noncombustible, flame resistant or treated with a flame retardant.
-5-350. Subsection 901.5.1, Occupancy, Qf the q� e t e^^tee-C-e^'�15
is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.5.1 Occupancy. It shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of a
building or structure until the required fire detection, alarm, and
suppression systems have been tested and approved. All acceptance tests
shall be witnessed by the Fire Department prior to occupancy being
granted.
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-5451. Subsection 901.6, Inspection, testing and maintenance, e#the
intematieRal Fire-6ed^e,2015 €dit+aT is hereby amended by adding new
subsections, to read as follows:
901.6.43 Annual Certification Required. All sprinkler systems, fire
alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, smoke removal systems, air
replenishment systems, and other fire protective or extinguishing systems
shall be certified annually by a qualified agency, except, hood fire
extinguishing systems shall be serviced every six (6) months.
Documentation of such servicing shall be provided as indicated in
Subsection 901.6.
901.6.54 Annual Hazardous Systems Certification. All electronic
monitoring systems used in connection with flammable, combustible
liquids and/or hazardous materials shall be certified annually by a qualified
agency. Documentation of the system certifications shall be forwarded to
the Fire Department indicating each system has been tested and functions
as required.
5-552. Subsection 903.2, Where required, ^f the In+ Matienal Pr Cede,
201 < Ed-ition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in
new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described
in this section.
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All newly constructed buildings with a gross square footage of five
thousand (5,000) or greater square feet, regardless of type of use as well
as zero lot line townhouses with an aggregate area of all connected
townhouses equaling five thousand (5,000) or greater square feet must be
equipped with sprinklers in accordance with this Chapt code. Additions
to existing buildings which would result in a gross floor area greater than
five thousand (5,000) square feet must be retrofitted with an automatic
sprinkler system.
Exceptions:
1. One-time additions to International Building Code Group R-3
occupancies of up to five hundred (500) square feet are permitted without
compliance with this section.
2. Single-family and duplex dwellings and townhouses built in
compliance with the International Residential Code and meeting fire flow
and access requirements of the City of Renton.
3. When not required by other provisions of this chapter, a fire -
extinguishing system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 may be used for
increases and substitutions allowed in Subsections 504.3, 506.2, and Table
601 of the International Building Code.
4. All newly established building occupancy uses defined as Private
Smoking Clubs. Fire sprinklers shall be installed throughout the entire fire
area utilized for such occupancy, regardless of size of such occupancy.
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-%53. Subsection 903.2.1.1, Group A-1, of the Inte-Matienal P.re Cede
2^15 ��i+°^^, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-1 occupancies where one (1) of the following
conditions exists:
more;
1. The gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet;
2. The fire area has an occupant load of three hundred (300) or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge serving such occupancies; or
4. The fire area contains a multi -theater complex.
IW54. Subsection 903.2.1.2, Group A-2, of the —Irate t+e^a' P.Fe Cede
2015 �^' * ^^, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for group A-2 occupancies where one (1) the following conditions
exists:
or
1. The gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet;
2. The fire area has an occupant load of one hundred (100) or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge serving such occupancies.
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U55. Subsection 903.2.1.3, Group A-3, of the Inte—matienal P.re Cede
2^15 ��i+°^^, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one (1) of the following
conditions exists:
1. The gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet;
2. The fire area has an occupant load of three hundred (300) or
more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge serving such occupancies.
9956. Subsection 903.2.1.4, Group A-4, e# the —IAte t+enal Fire Cede,
20154 G,-;+;^n, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-4 occupancies where one (1) of the following
conditions exists:
1. The gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet;
2. The fire area has an occupant load of three hundred (300) or
more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge serving such occupancies.
6057. Subsection 903.2.1.5, Group A-5, e# the —I to t+enal Fire Cede,
2015 Editi^^, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-5 occupancies in the following areas: concession
stands, retail areas, press boxes and other accessory use areas in excess of
one thousand (1,000) square feet.
.,r.,seFyatie , .,hetheF r Y,.J. Fed able by staff e staff has a v,t-e-
thP- vf 2i90t di-6 large, aR autematie SPFORMeF system shall be in-st ,lled-
IT1R�1:*:1111y�TT2l:TS9AlT1:�9:T7RR��S\:�1
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Q58. Subsection 903.2.3, Group E, of t#c�te;,;at+ePal Fire Cede, 2()15
Ed+t+eR, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group E occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than five thousand
(5,000) square feet in area.
2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of
exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Exceation: In buildings where every classroom has not
fewer than one (1) exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic
sprinkler system is not reauired in anv area below the lowest level of exit
discharge serving that area.
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3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of three hundred
(300) or more.
6359. Subsection 903.2.4, Group F-1, of the Irate t+eH-A.1 Pire-C-e^'�15
is hereby amended by changing the title to "Group B, F, F-1, and S
Occupancies," and to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group B, F, F-1, and S Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group B, F,
F-1, or S occupancy with over five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross
floor area.
903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout all group F-1 occupancy fire areas
that contain woodworking operations in excess of two thousand five
hundred (2,500) square feet in area which generate finely divided
combustible waste or which use finely divided combustible materials.
6460. Subsection 903.2.5, Group H, of the Inte +'^^ ;,Code, 2015
is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.5 Group H. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in
high -hazard occupancies as required in Subsections 903.2.5.1 through
903.2.5.3.
903.2.5.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
in Group H occupancies.
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903.2.5.2 Group H-5 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed throughout buildings containing Group H-5 occupancies.
The design of the sprinkler system shall not be less than that required
under the International Building Code for the occupancy hazard
classifications in accordance with Table 903.2.5.2. Where the design area
of the sprinkler system consists of a corridor protected by one (1) row of
sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers required to be calculated is
thirteen (13).
TABLE 903.2.5.2
GROUP H-5 SPRINKLER DESIGN CRITERIA
OCCUPANCY
HAZARD
LOCATION
CLASSIFICATION
Fabrication areas
Ordinary Hazard
Group 2
Service corridors
Ordinary Hazard
Group 2
Storage rooms
Ordinary Hazard
without dispensing
Group 2
Storage rooms with
Extra Hazard
dispensing
Group 2
Corridors
Ordinary Hazard
Group 2
903.2.5.3 Pyroxylin plastics. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided in buildings, or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or
pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled in quantities
exceeding one hundred (100) pounds.
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6661. Subsection 903.2.6, Group I, of the 1pTte t+eAal Pre Cede, 2015
€dim is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout buildings with a Group I fire area.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Subsection 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group 1-1 condition 1 facilities.
2. An automatic sprinkler system is not required where Group 1-4
day care facilities are at the level of exit discharge and where every room
where care is provided has at least one (1) exterior exit door.
3. In buildings where Group 1-4 day care is provided on levels other
than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Subsection 903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor
where care is provided and all floors between the level of care and the
level of exit discharge, and all floors below the level of exit discharge, other
than areas classified as an open parking garage.
6662. Subsection 903.2.7, Group M, of the Int-e t+ePal Pire-C-e�'�15
is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one (1) of
the following conditions exists:
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1. Where a Group M gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000)
square feet.
2. Where a Group M fire area is located more than three (3) stories
above grade.
3. Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors,
including any mezzanines, exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
4. Where a Group M occupancy that is used for the display and sale
of upholstered furniture and/or mattresses exceeds five thousand (5,000)
square feet.
6763. Subsection 903.2.8, Group R, of the te t+eRal FiFe-C-ede,, 2015
£ditieR,, is hereby amended by adding new subsections; and to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Subsection 903.3 shall be provided throughout all
buildings with a Group R fire area.
903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Subsection 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-3
occupancies.
903.2.8.2 Group R-4 Condition 1. An automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in
Group R-4 Condition 1 occupancies.
903.2.8.3 Group R-4 Condition 2. An automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in
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Group R-4 Condition 2 occupancies. ntt;,.S, <h-;;" h n teGted ; Fdance
903.2.8.4 Care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Subsection 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in care facilities
with five (5) or fewer individuals in a single-family dwelling.
903.2.8.5 Group R-3 Occupancy. When the occupancy has over five
thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area.
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903.2.8.6 Dwellings. When proposed within all residential zones,
clustered or constructed so that, when attached, the total square foot
gross floor area of all dwelling units exceeds five thousand (5,000) square
feet. For the purpose of this subsection, portions of buildings separated by
one (1) or more firewalls will not be considered a separate building.
6964. Subsection 903.2.9, Group S-1, of the �� e Fire Cede,
£ditieR,, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one (1)
of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three (3) stories above
grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors,
including any mezzanines, exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor
vehicles where the fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
5. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered
furniture or mattresses exceeds two thousand five hundred (2,500) square
feet (232 mZ)
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903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance
with Section 406 of the International Building Code, as shown:
1. Buildings having two (2) or more stories above grade plane,
including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding
five thousand (5,000) square feet.
2. Buildings no more than one (1) story above grade plane, with a
fire area containing a repair garage exceeding five thousand (5,000) square
feet.
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor
vehicles where the fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and structures where the
area for storage of tires exceeds twenty thousand (20,000) cubic feet shall
be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Subsection 903.3.1.1.
6965. Subsection 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, Af the
;TteYYI � PiFe Cede, 2015 Fwiti,,n, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as
enclosed parking garages in accordance with Subsection 406.4 of the
International Building Code as follows:
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1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds five
thousand (5,000) square feet; or
groups.
2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3
occupancies.
903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of
commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds five thousand
(5,000) square feet.
7066. Subsection 903.2.11, Specific building areas and hazards, of the
intematieRal PiFe-Code,, 2o=TFwitie-;T is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.11 Specific building areas and hazards. In all occupancies
other than Group U, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for
building design or hazards in the locations set forth in Subsections
903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6.
903.2.11.1 Stories without openings. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout all stories, including basements, of all
buildings where the floor area exceeds one thousand five hundred (1,500)
square feet unless there is at least one (1) of the following types of exterior
wall openings:
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1. Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an
exterior stairway complying with Section 1999 1011 or an outside ramp
complying with Section 4910 1012. Openings shall be located on the
exterior wall of the story on at least one (1) side. The required openings
shall be distributed so that the lineal distance between adjacent openings
does not exceed fifty feet (50').
2. Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level totaling at
least twenty (20) square feet in each fifty (50) linear feet, or fraction
thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one (1) side. The required
openings shall be distributed so that the lineal distance between adjacent
openings does not exceed fifty feet (50'). The height of the bottom of the
clear opening shall not exceed forty-four inches (44") (1,188 mm)
measured from the floor.
903.2.11.1.1 Opening dimensions and access. Openings shall have
a minimum dimension of not less than thirty inches (30"). Such openings
shall be accessible to the (Fire dDepartment from the exterior and shall not
be obstructed in a manner that firefighting or rescue cannot be
accomplished from the exterior.
903.2.11.1.2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in a story
are provided on only one (1) side and the opposite wall of such story is
more than seventy-five feet (75') from such openings, the story shall be
equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system or
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openings as specified above shall be provided on at least two (2) sides of
the story.
903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is
located more than seventy-five feet (75') (22,860 mm) from openings
required by Subsection 903.2.11.1, or where walls, partitions or other
obstructions are installed that restrict the application of water from hose
streams, the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
903.2.11.2 Rubbish and linen chutes. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their
terminal rooms. Chutes shall have additional sprinkler heads installed at
alternate floors and at the lowest intake. Where a rubbish chute extends
through a building more than one (1) floor below the lowest intake, the
extension shall have sprinklers installed that are recessed from the drop
area of the chute and protected from freezing in accordance with
Subsection 903.3.1.1. Such sprinklers shall be installed at alternate floors
beginning with the second level below the last intake and ending with the
floor above the discharge. Chute sprinklers shall be accessible for servicing.
903.2.11.3 Buildings fifty-five feet (55') or more in height. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings that
have one (1) or more stories with an occupant load of thirty (30) or more
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located fifty-five feet (55') or more above the lowest level of fFire
4Department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
Exceptions:
1. Open parking structures.
2. Occupancies in Group F-2.
903.2.11.4 Ducts conveying hazardous exhausts. Where required
by the International Mechanical Code, automatic sprinklers shall be
provided in ducts conveying hazardous exhaust, flammable or combustible
materials.
Exception: Ducts where the largest cross -sectional diameter of the
duct is less than ten inches (10").
903.2.11.5 Commercial cooking operations. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed in a commercial kitchen exhaust hood
and duct system where an automatic sprinkler system is used to comply
with Section 904.
903.2.11.6 Other required suppression systems. In addition to the
requirements of Subsection 903.2, the provisions indicated in Table
903.2.11.6 require the installation of a fire suppression system for certain
buildings and areas.
-7467. Subsection 903.2.12, During construction, of the International FiFe
Cede, 2015 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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903.2.12 During construction. Automatic sprinkler systems
required during construction, alteration, and demolition operations shall
be provided in accordance with Section 3313.
-7468. Subsection 903.2, Where required, ^f the Inter^^+;^^^' P;re Gede
2015 Editien, is hereby amended by adding new subsections, to read as follows:
903.2.13 Automatic Sprinkler Systems in New Buildings.
903.2.13.1 Buildings over five thousand (5,000) square feet. A fully
automatic fire protection sprinkler system is to be installed in all new
buildings in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet total gross floor
area, regardless of vertical or horizontal fire barriers. Such sprinkler system
shall be designed, installed and tested as per Subsection 903.3.
903.2.13.2 Buildings less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.
A fully automatic fire protection sprinkler system may be required by the
Fire Chief ^f the P;.- r,,,p@FtmeRt or the Fire Code Official for buildings less
than five thousand (5,000) square feet gross floor area when, in their
judgment, supported by written documentation from a professional
organization (such as NFPA, ICC, SBCC, U.L., ISO, etc.) verifies that
hazardous operations, hazardous contents, critical exposure problems,
limited accessibility to the building, or other items may contribute to a
definite hazard.
903.2.14 Sprinkler Systems in Remodeled Buildings. The
requirements for the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems in
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remodeled buildings shall be as indicated in Subsections 903.2.14.1 and
903.2.14.2.
903.2.14.1 Existing sprinklered buildings. When existing buildings
with full sprinkler systems are remodeled or added onto, the remodeled
or added on portion shall be fully sprinklered.
903.2.14.2 Existing non-sprinklered buildings. When an existing
building is added onto or remodeled and the resulting total square foot
gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet, then the entire
structure shall be fully sprinklered. All existing non-sprinklered buildings
currently exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet where a remodel,
alteration or repair exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the building valuation
within a three (3) year period shall have a sprinkler system installed
throughout. Valuation shall be determined from the King County Assessor
records at the time of the first application for a permit.
n69. Subsection 903.3.1.2, NFPA 13R sprinkler systems, Af the
PiFe Code, 2015 Fwiti^^, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler
systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four (4) stories in
height shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13R. NFPA 13R systems shall be limited to buildings with a maximum
gross floor area of twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
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-7470. Subsection 903.4.2, Alarms, of the Inte-Matienal Pre Cede, 2015
€dit+eR, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible and visible alarm notification
appliances shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 907 and throughout areas designated by the Fire
Code Official. Sprinkler water -flow alarm devices shall be activated by
water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice
size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior
of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is
installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the
building fire alarm system.
Exceptions:
1. With approval of the Fire Code Official, visible alarm notification
appliances may be omitted for approved residential sprinkler systems in
single-family or duplex dwelling units if not otherwise specifically required.
Audible alarm notification shall be provided and accomplished by
connecting the waterflow alarm initiating device to the multiple -station
alarms, household fire alarm system or other approved methods.
2. Alarms are not required for approved domestically supplied local
systems with ten (10) heads or less per building.
7571. Subsection 903.4.3, Floor Control Valves, of the 'Aternatie-Ral Fire
Cede, 2015 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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903.4.3 Floor Control Valves. Approved supervised indicating
control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on
each floor.
Exception: When approved by the Fire Code Official in NFPA 13D
and NFPA 13R Systems.
-7672. Section 903, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, of the Int^rnatienal FiFe
Cede, 2015 Edit+en, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection, to read as
follows:
903.7 Riser Room Access. All NFPA 13, 13R, and any 13D systems
serving five (5) or more dwelling units, sprinkler system risers shall be
located in a dedicated room with an exterior door, lighting and heat.
Exception: 13D single and two (2)-family residences or townhome sprinkler
systems with four (4) units or less.
7473. Subsection 904.12, Commercial cooking systems, of the
'RteMatiGRal PiFe-Code 2A S Fra*i^^, is hereby amended to read as follows:
904.12 Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire -
extinguishing system for commercial cooking systems shall be of a type
recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment and exhaust
systems of the type and arrangement protected. Pre-engineered
automatic dry- and wet -chemical extinguishing systems shall be tested in
accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended
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application. Existing suppression systems not in compliance shall be
replaced with a conforming system whenever any of the following occurs:
• Any modifications are made to the structure of the kitchen hood.
Re -,. F@iq,,.,meRt Rearrangement of appliances under the hood
requires change in nozzle placement.
• Any additional cooking appliances are added to the cook line.
• The system can no longer be serviced due to the lack of available
manufacturer's listed parts.
• Lard or animal fats are replaced with one (1) or more cooking
Medium material used for frying that operates at higher temperatures
than the suppression system was designed and tested for in the UL listing.
If the manufacturer's original listing was conducted using animal
fats, the business owner shall provide a letter to the ReRtsR Fire
Department certifying that the cooking system will only be used with
animal fats. A sign with three inches (3") high letters stating "Animal Fat
Oils Only" shall be installed on the front of the hood.
Existing wet -chemical systems that are not in compliance with
current UL 300 Standards shall be updated. Wet -chemical systems that
were located within the City on August 25, 2008, were required to be
updated to UL 300 Standards by no later than August 25, 2010. All existing
wet -chemical systems that were legally installed prior to annexation into
City boundaries are required to be updated within two (2) years from the
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effective date of the annexation that brought the systems within the
boundaries of the City.
Other types of automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be listed
and labeled for specific use as protection for commercial cooking
operations. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its
listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions. Automatic fire -
extinguishing systems of the following types shall be installed in
accordance with the referenced standard indicated, as follows:
1. Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, NFPA 12.
2. Automatic sprinkler systems, NFPA 13.
3. Foam -water sprinkler system or foam -water spray systems,
NFPA 16.
4. Dry -chemical extinguishing systems, NFPA 17.
5. Wet -chemical extinguishing systems, NFPA 17A.
M4. Subsection 904.12.65, Operations and maintenance, of the
International Fire Code, 201-58 Edition, is hereby amended to add a new
subsection to read as follows:
904.12.65.4 Commercial Cooking Hood Suppression System
Contractor.
904.12.65.4.1 "Commercial Cooking Hood Suppression System
Contractor" Definition. A person or organization that offers to undertake
the execution of contracts or accepts payment for the inspection,
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maintenance, or servicing of a commercial cooking hood suppression
system.
904.12.65.4.2 Penalty for Violation. It shall be unlawful for any
person or organization to perform an inspection, maintenance, or servicing
of a commercial cooking hood suppression system contractor without a
valid permit. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable
in accordance with RMC 1-3-1. Each separate instance where an
inspection, maintenance, or service was provided constitutes a separate
violation.
7975. Subsection 905.3.1, Height, ef—the Internatienal Fire Cede, 201-
£ditieR,, is hereby amended to read as follows:
905.3.1 Height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed
throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located
more than twenty feet (20') above the lowest level of the Fire Department
vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more
than twenty feet (20') below the highest level of Fire Department vehicle
access.
Exceptions:
1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Subsection
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
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2. Class I manual standpipes are allowed in open parking garages
where the highest floor is located not more than one hundred fifty feet
(150') above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access.
3. Class I manual dry standpipes are allowed in open parking
garages that are subject to freezing temperatures, provided that the hose
connections are located as required for Class II standpipes in accordance
with Subsection 905.5.
4. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
5. Group R-3 does not require standpipes.
8076. Subsection 905.3, Required installations, of the 'Aterpati pal Fire
Cedes, 2015 €ditieR, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection, to read as
follows:
905.3.9 High -Rise Building Standpipes. Standpipe risers shall be
combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of six
inches (6") diameter. Two (2) two and one-half inches (2-1/2") hose
connections shall be provided on every intermediate floor level landing in
every required stairway unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code
Official. Where pressure reduction valves (PRV) are required, each hose
connection shall be provided with its own PRV. The system shall be
designed to provide a minimum flow of three hundred (300) gpm at a
minimum pressure of one hundred fifty (150) psi (maximum two hundred
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(200) psi) at each standpipe connection, in addition to the flow and
pressure requirements contained in NFPA 14.
8177. Subsection 905.8, Dry standpipes, ^f the .1n+^r^-,+;^n-,I Pre Code,
201 < is hereby amended to read as follows:
905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes, when approved by the Fire
Code Official, are acceptable in other than high-rise buildings.
9278. Subsection 907.1.3, Equipment, of thelinternatienal Fire Cede '0n
£ditieR,, is hereby amended to read as follows:
907.1.3 Equipment. Systems and their components shall be listed
and approved for the purpose for which they are installed. All new alarm
systems shall be addressable. Each device shall have its own address and
shall annunciate individual addresses at a UL Central Station.
Exception: Systems that have not more than twelve (12) zones and
not more than five (5) devices on each zone.
9379. Subsection 907.2.2, Group B, of the a Code, 2015
is hereby amended to read as follows:
907.2.2 Group B. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in
the following Group B Occupancies:
1. Those having an occupant load of five hundred (500) or more
persons or more than one hundred (100) persons above or below the
lowest level of exit discharge.
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2. Those that are two (2) or more stories in height or three
thousand (3,000) square feet or more in area.
3. The fire area contains an ambulatory care facility.
Exception: Deleted.
9480. Subsection 907.2.3, Group E, of the Inte tienal FiFe-Cede, 2015
is hereby amended by deleting Exception Number 3.
9581. Subsection 907.2.4, Group F, of the Intematienal FiFe Cede, 2015
is hereby amended by deleting the exception.
9682. Subsection 907.2.7, Group M, of the Inte tienal FiFe-Cede, 2815
is hereby amended by deleting Exceptions Number 1 and 2.
9783. Subsection 907.2.8.1, Manual Fire Alarm System, ef the
IAteYYl-t-.m A-n,�eCed 2-0154 G,_;+;,,n is hereby amended by deleting Exceptions
1 and 2.
€dit+e„,is f}eFeby amended by defetiRg Exeept+ens-1, 2, and 3
9984. Subsection 907.2.9, Group R-2, of t#c�terpat+epal Pire-Ce^��n
Ed+t+eR, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection, to read as follows:
907.2.9.4 Multi -family complexes. Multi -family complexes with
three (3) or more separate buildings within the complex, including
recreation and/or day-care buildings, shall be provided with approved fire
alarm systems regardless of size. The buildings within the complex shall
have each building monitored by an approved central station.
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9085. Subsection 907.2, Where required — New buildings and structures,
of there -Code, 2915 Edition, is hereby amended by adding a new
subsection, to read as follows:
907.2.24 Structures in excess of three thousand (3,000) Square
Feet. An approved total coverage addressable manual and automatic fire
alarm system shall be provided in accordance with NFPA Standard 72 in all
structures in excess of three thousand (3,000) square feet of total floor
area.
Exception:
For the purpose of Section 907, fire walls constructed in
accordance with Chapter 7 of the IBC, in Group R-3 and U occupancies,
shall not define separate buildings.
9186. Subsection 907.8.5, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance,
inspeetion and testing, e# thelRte t+e^tee—Code, 2015 Editie^, is hereby
amended by adding a new subsection, to read as follows:
907.8.5.1 Nonconforming alarm systems. In the event that an
alarm system does not meet these requirements, it shall be a further
requirement of this chapter that modifications necessary to meet these
minimum levels are made to the alarm system and subsequent testing is
conducted prior to any occupancy being granted.
9287. Subsection 914.3, High-rise buildings, eft the IntematieRal Pipe
Cede, 2015 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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914.3 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings shall comply with
Subsections 914.3.1 through 914.3.99.
9388. Subsection 914.3, High-rise buildings, of the—Iten;at-i�Ral P*F-e
6ede, 2815 Edition, is hereby amended by adding new subsections, to read as
follows:
914.3.-78 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.
914.3.99 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
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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.
3489. Subsection 1103.7.6, Group R-2, of the —Inter„a«enai—Fire Cede,
2015 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1103.7.6 Group R-2. A manual and automatic fire alarm system
that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with
Subsection 907.6 shall be installed in existing Group R-2 occupancies more
than three (3) stories in height or with more than sixteen (16) dwelling or
sleeping units.
Exceptions:
1. Where each living unit is separated from other contiguous living
units by fire barriers having a fire -resistance rating of not less than three
quarters (0.75) of an hour, and where each living unit has either its own
independent exit or its own independent stairway or ramp discharging at
grade.
2. A separate fire alarm system is not required in buildings that are
equipped throughout with an approved supervised automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and
having a local alarm to notify all occupants.
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3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have
interior corridors serving dwelling units and are protected by an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Subsection
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, provided that dwelling units either have a means of
egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly
to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance
with Subsection 1027.6, Exception 3.
4. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have
interior corridors serving dwelling units, do not exceed three (3) stories in
height and comply with both of the following:
4.1 Each dwelling unit is separated from other contiguous dwelling
units by fire barriers having a fire -resistance rating of not less than three-
quarters (3/4) of an hour.
4.2 Each dwelling unit is provided with hardwired, interconnected
smoke alarms as required for new construction in Subsection 907.2.11.
90. Subsection 1203.2. Where reauired. is herebv amended by adding a
new subsection, to read as follows:
1203.2.19 Groua 1-1 and Groua 1-2 Nursing Home Occuoancies. In
addition to specific requirements listed elsewhere in the codes approved
manually switched standby power systems in new Group 1-1 and 1-2
occupancies shall be provided to power the following operations:
1. Heating and refrigeration.
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2. Communications and alarm systems.
3. Ventilation systems.
4. Emergency lighting.
5. Patient -care related electrical circuits.
6. At least one (1) elevator used by residents.
4591. Section 3317, Safeguarding roofing operations, of the Internatienal
€iFe Cede, 20 5 EditieR, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3317.1 General. Roofing operations utilizing heat -producing
systems or other ignition sources shall be conducted in accordance with
Subsections 3317.2 through 3317.4 and Chapter 35.
3317.2 Asphalt and tar kettles. Asphalt and tar kettles shall be
operated in accordance with Section 303.
3317.3 Fire extinguishers for roofing operations. Fire
extinguishers shall comply with Section 906. There shall be not less than
one (1) multipurpose portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 3-A 4013:C
rating on the roof being covered or repaired.
3317.4 Fire Safety. The roofing contractor shall notify the Fire
Department before leaving the site of torch -applied roofing system and
report each day's completion and the presence of any hot spots or fires
that were suppressed during the roofing process.
9692. Subsection 5001.5, Permits, eff the Internatienal FiFe-C-ede, 2015
£ditieR,, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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5001.5 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in
Subsections 105.6 and 105.7.
When required by the Fire Code Official, permittees shall apply for
approval to permanently close a storage, use, or handling facility. Such
application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the
termination of the storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials. The
Fire Code Official is authorized to require that the application be
accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in accordance with
Subsection 5001.6.3.
All new installations and/or modifications or additions to existing
systems shall require plan review and permit fees as stipulated in the City
of Renton Fee Schedule Wit.
W93. Subsection 5003.2.6, Maintenance, ^f the 1pte.-pat-7 Pal Pr Code,
20154 Ed—ti F , is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.2.6 Maintenance. In addition to the requirements of
Subsection 5003.2.3. equipment, machinery, and required detection and
alarm systems associated with hazardous materials shall be maintained in
an operable condition. Defective containers, cylinders and tanks shall be
removed from service, repaired or disposed of in an approved manner.
Defective equipment or machinery shall be removed from service and
repaired or replaced. Required detection and alarm systems shall be
replaced or repaired where defective. All monitoring systems used in
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connection with hazardous materials shall be certified at least annually by
a qualified agency. Documentation of the system certification shall be
forwarded to the Fire Department indicating the system has been tested
and functions as required.
9994. Subsection 5003.9, General Safety Precautions, ^f the'Aternatie-Ral
Fire Cede, 2015 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
27OR 9-5003.9 General Safety Precautions. General precautions
for the safe storage, handling or care of hazardous materials shall be in
accordance with Subsections 5003.9.1 through 5003.9.11.
9995. Subsection 5003.9, General Safety Precautions, of the
€iFe Cede, '^' 5 Editien7 is hereby amended to add a new subsection, to read as
follows:
5003.9.11 Manufacturer's limitations. The storage and use of
hazardous materials shall not exceed the manufacturer's limitations on
shelf life and any other restrictions on use.
U096. Subsection 5303.5.3, Securing Compressed Gas Containers,
Cylinders and Tanks, of the —Ipte t+e„al—Pre Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5303.5.3 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and
tanks. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to
prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity. Securing of
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compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be by one (1) of the
following methods:
1. Securing containers, cylinders and tanks to a fixed object with
one (1) or more restraints. Restraints shall be constructed of approved
materials such as metal chains, metal cables or other materials as
approved by the Fire Code Official.
2. Securing containers, cylinders and tanks on a cart or other
mobile device designed for the movement of compressed gas containers,
cylinders or tanks.
3. Nesting of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks at
container filling or servicing facilities or in seller's warehouses not
accessible to the public. Nesting shall be allowed provided the nested
containers, cylinders or tanks, if dislodged, do not obstruct the required
means of egress.
4. Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks to or
within a rack, framework, cabinet or similar assembly designed for such
use.
Exception: Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks in the
process of examination, filling, transport or servicing.
Un97. Subsection 5601.1, Scope, of the Internatienal Pere Cede, 201-
£ditieR,, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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5601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the
possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of explosives,
explosive materials, fireworks, and small arms ammunition. The indoor use
of pyrotechnics in the performing arts in conjunction with theatrical,
musical, or similar productions before a proximate audience, performers,
or support personnel as allowed by �"�- ' C 212 1:7 350, is hereby prohibited.
Guard.
Exceptions:
1. The Armed Forces of the United States, Coast Guard, or National
2. Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States
Pharmacopoeia.
3. The possession, storage and use of small arms ammunition when
packaged in accordance with DOTi4 packaging requirements.
4. The possession, storage, and use of not more than one (1) pound
(0.454 kg) of commercially manufactured sporting black powder, twenty
(20) pounds (9 kg) of smokeless powder and ten thousand (10,000) small
arms primers for hand loading of small arms ammunition for personal
consumption.
5. The use of explosive materials by federal, state, and local
regulatory, law enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official
capacities.
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6. Special industrial explosive devices which in the aggregate
contain less than fifty (50) pounds (23 kg) of explosive materials.
7. The possession, storage and use of blank industrial -power load
cartridges when packaged in accordance with DOTi4 packaging regulations.
8. Transportation in accordance with DOT-R 49 CFR Parts 100-185.
9. Items preempted by federal regulations.
U)298. Subsection 5601.1.3, Fireworks, of the —Irate tae^a' Pere Cede,
2015 Editien, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The knowing possession, sale, and or
discharge of all fireworks are prohibited in the City of Renton, as of May
21, 2005.
Exceptions:
Possession, storage, and discharge of fireworks may be authorized
by the Fire Code Official or City Council for special events or public displays
pursuant to an operational fire code permit or other applicable permit
issued in compliance with the Renton Municipal Code and other applicable
laws, including but not limited to Part VI and Part VII of Chapter 212-17
WAC, as now or hereafter amended.
14399. Subsection 5601.2.4.2, Fireworks display, of the Internatienal FiFe
Cede, 2015—Edit+en, is hereby amended by changing the title to "Public Display;
Insurance Required," adding a new subsection, and amending to read as follows:
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5601.2.4.2 Public Display; Insurance Required. Any applicant shall,
at the time of issuance of such license, submit to the City proper evidence
of public or commercial general liability and property damage insurance
and such applicant shall maintain the insurance in a company or
companies approved by the City with amounts as follows: One million
dollars ($1,000,000.00) or more for injuries to any one (1) person in one
(1) accident or occurrence; two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) or more for
injuries to two (2) or more persons in any one (1) accident or occurrence;
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for damage to property in any one (1)
accident or occurrence. Such insurance shall name the City as n additional
shall not be cancelable except by a forty-five (45) day pre-
cancellation notice in writing to the City. Further, the insurance required
herein shall be primary insurance as respects the City. Any insurance, self-
insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be in
excess of the insurance required herein and shall not contribute with it.
The Citv of Renton will be named as an Additional Insured on a non-
contributory primary basis on the liability policy. Renton's insurance
olicies shall not be a source for Davment of anv liabili
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5601.2.4.2.1 Pyrotechnic Operator Required. Every City -
authorized display of fireworks shall be handled and supervised by a state
licensed pyrotechnic operator.
U85100. Subsection 5601.7, Seizure, of the Inte—matie-pal Pire-Code, 2015
£ditieR,, is hereby amended by adding new subsections, changing the title to
"Seizure/Penalty," and to read as follows:
5601.7 Seizure/Penalty. The City of Renton may employ o;�9F
beth, of the —fellev.i^^ pi es any of the following procedures to
effectuate the seizure and forfeiture of fireworks declared unlawful under
thic Cartinn
5601.7.1 Seizure. The Fire Code Official is authorized to remove or
cause to be removed or disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense
of the owner, explosives, explosive materials or fireworks offered or
exposed for sale, stored, possessed, or used in violation of this eha tee
Section.
5601.7.1.1 Commencement Of Proceedines. In the event
that fireworks are seized by the City or Fire Department, and the owner or
rson from whom the fireworks were seized or anv other Derson claimi
ownership or a right to possess the fireworks, then proceedings for
forfeiture shall be deemed commenced by the seizure. Within fifteen (15)
days following the seizure, the City or Fire Department shall cause notice
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thereof, and any person having any known right or interest therein,
including any community property interest, of the seizure and intended
forfeiture of the fireworks. The notice of seizure may be served by any
method authorized by law or court rule including but not limited to service
by certified mail with return receipt requested. Service by mail shall be
deemed complete uaon mailing to the last known address within the
fifteen (15) day period.
5601.7.1.2 Forfeiture. If no person notifies the Citv or Fire
Department in writing of the person's claim of ownership or right to
ssession of the fireworks within fortv-five (45) days from the date notice
is served, the item seized shall be deemed forfeited.
5601.7.1.3 Claim of Ownershio.
5601.7.1.3.1 If any person notifies the City or Fire
Department in writine of the Derson's claim of ownership or ritaht to
possession of the fireworks within thirty (30) days, the person or persons
shall be afforded a reasonable oDDortunity to be heard as to the claim or
5601.7.1.3.2 If the Derson claimine ownership or rieht to
possess the fireworks is charged with a criminal offense arising out of the
same incident from which the fireworks were seized, the hearing shall be
held immediately following the disposition of the criminal matter. In all
other cases, the hearing shall be before the Hearing Examiner of the City.
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A hearing before the Hearing Examiner and any appeal therefrom shall be
under title 34 RCW.
5601.7.1.3.3 The burden of producing evidence shall be
upon the person claiming to be the lawful owner or the person claiming to
have the lawful right to possession of the fireworks. The City or Fire
Department shall Dromptly return the fireworks to the claimant upon a
determination by the Hearing Examiner that the claimant is lawfully
entitled to possession by a DreDonderance of the evidence. and as soon as
the fireworks are no longer needed as evidence.
5601.7.1.4 Hold as Evidence. Nothing in this Section shall
affect the City or Fire Department's authority to hold any fireworks as
evidence for any criminal investigation, prosecution, or appeal.
5601.7.2 Penalty. Any violation of this section related to fireworks
classified as "consumer" by RCW 70.77.136, as now or hereinafter
amended, shall be punishable as a class 1 civil infraction under RCW
7.80.120. Knowing -Ppossession, sale, or discharge of fireworks not
classified as "consumer" shall be subject to such fines and penalties as set
forth in RCW 70.77.488, 70.77.540, and Chapter 212-17 WAC.
M�6101. Subsection 5704.2.11, Underground Tanks, of the 'Aterpati pal
€iFe Cede, 20 5 EditieR, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5704.2.11 Underground Tanks. Underground storage of
flammable and combustible liquids in tanks shall comply with Subsection
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5704.2 and Subsections 5704.2.11.1 through -q'"4.'.II.-q.25704.2.11.2.
Corrosion protection shall comply with WAC 173-360A-305.
All new underground storage tanks shall conform to the standards
as defined in RMC 4-5-120, Underground Storage Tank Secondary
Containment Regulations. All provisions of RMC 4-5-120 shall apply to the
installation, use, maintenance, and abandonment of underground storage
tanks. All unauthorized releases from underground storage tanks shall be
reported in conformance with RMC 4-5-120.K, Release Reporting
Requirements. Leakingtanks shall be promptly emptied and removed from
the ground and abandoned in accordance with Subsection 5704.2.14. All
new above -ground and underground tank installations and modifications
or additions to existing systems shall be subject to plan review and
installation fees as described in the City of Renton Fee Schedule tee.
U-7102. Subsection 5704.2.11.54, Leak prevention, of the IRte nati r-,.'
-,,e6eRe, 20=TEdT_,-7 is hereby amended y adding a new subsection, to read
as follows:
5704.2.11.54.3 Leak Detection System Maintenance and
Certification. Leak detection devices and monitoring systems installed in
accordance with this subsection shall be inspected and tested at least
annually by a qualified third party, and the test results maintained on site
for at least one (1) year.
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103. Section 5707 On -Demand Mobile Fueling Operations, of the
International Fire Code, 2018 Edition is hereby not adopted.
UM104. Appendix B104.2, Area separation, of the International Fire Code,
201§8 Edition, is hereby adopted and amended to read as follows:
Appendix B104.2 Area separation. Portions of buildings, which are
separated by one (1) or more four (4) hour firewalls constructed in
accordance with the International Building Code, without openings, and
provided with a thirty -inch (30") parapet, are allowed to be considered as
separate fire areas.
UW105. Appendix B105, Fire -Flow Requirements For Buildings, of the
International Fire Code, 201-58 Edition, is hereby adopted and amended to read as
follows:
SECTION B105
FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire -flow and
flow duration requirements for one (1)- and two (2)-family dwellings
having a fire -flow calculation area that does not exceed three thousand six
hundred (3,600) square feet (344.5 m2) shall be one thousand (1,000)
gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min) for one (1) hour. Fire -flow and flow
duration for dwellings having a fire -flow calculation area in excess of three
thousand six hundred (3,600) square feet (344.5m2) shall not be less than
that specified in Table B105.1(2).
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Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of fifty percent (50%),
as approved, is allowed when the building is equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
B105.2 Buildings other than one (1)- and two (2)-family dwellings.
The minimum fire -flow and flow duration for buildings other than one (1)-
and two (2)-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.1(2).
Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of up to seveRty=five
fft r_percent (7-50%), as approved, is allowed when the building is
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Subsections 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire -flow
shall not be less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per
minute (5678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table
B105.1(2).
D. FIRE HYDRANTS:
1. Required for Construction: All buildings constructed within the City of
Renton shall be served by fire hydrants installed in accordance with the
requirements of this Section.
a. Plans Required Prior to Permit: No building permit shall be issued
until plans required under this Chapter have been submitted and approved in
accordance with the provisions contained in this Chapter.
b. Installation Timing: No construction beyond the foundation shall be
allowed until hydrants and mains are in place, unless approved by the appropriate
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City authority, following appropriate application and a finding that there is no life
or safety threat involved.
c. Upgrade of Existing Hydrants Required: In addition, presently
existing fire hydrants which do not conform with the requirements and standards
of this Section when replaced shall be replaced with hydrants which do conform
to the standards and requirements of this Section.
2. Fire Hydrant Requirements in Commercial, Business, Industrial and
Manufacturing Areas:
a. Installation Required: The owner of any building hereafter
constructed or used in the City which building or structure is not located or
accessible within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any fire hydrant and such
building or structure being located or situated in any area zoned and to be used,
or actually used, for any commercial, business, industrial or manufacturing
purpose shall, at his or her expense, install or cause to have installed fire hydrant
or hydrants together with the necessary pipes, appurtenances and connections in
order to connect and hook on said hydrant or hydrants to the City's existing water
supply. It shall be a criminal misdemeanor for any person to own, occupy, or use
any building or structure as defined in RMC 8-4-2413, C, and D, unless such building
or structure is located within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any fire hydrant.
b. Number and Location of Hydrants: The number and location of such
hydrants shall be in accordance with good fire engineering practice and standards,
the size, location, and construction to comply with the rules and regulations in
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Appendix X of the 20122019 Water System Plan Update, adopted by City of
Renton Resolution No. 41544438 on August 13, 2012 June 21, 2021, as now or
hereinafter amended, and all of such installations to be duly approved by the Fire
Department prior to its acceptance thereof by the City.
c. Applicability to Annexed Properties: The aforesaid requirements
shall likewise apply to any such building or structure as hereinabove defined which
is hereafter annexed to the City.
3. Fire Hydrants in Other Areas: The owner or party in control of any
building hereafter constructed in or annexed to the City and which said structure
or building is used for school, church, rest home, hospital or multiple residential
apartments (four (4) individual apartment units or more) or any other place of
public assembly, and wheresoever located, shall at his expense install or cause to
be installed fire hydrant or hydrants unless adequate and sufficient hydrants are
located or accessible within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any such building or
structure. The number, location, size and type of such hydrant or hydrants to be
installed shall be as specified in RMC 8-4-2413, further reference hereby had
thereto, and all of such installation to be approved by the Fire Department.
4. Fire Hydrants; Special Locations: In addition to the foregoing
requirements, additional hydrant or hydrants may be required or separately
required in areas which are being utilized for open storage of flammable products,
including flammable liquids, or other areas of special fire hazards with spacing and
floor requirements based on the fire protection required in each instance; the
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number, size, type and location of hydrants for the aforesaid purpose shall be as
specified in subsection D2 of this Section and all of such installations to be subject
to the approval of the Fire Department.
5. Multiple Uses — Contract: In the event that the installation of any such
fire hydrant or hydrants as above set forth, and the connecting system pertaining
thereto, should benefit two (2) or more properties then the owners of such
benefited properties shall share the cost of such installation in the proportion of
the benefits so derived. Whenever an owner is required to install such fire hydrant
or fire hydrants under the provision of this Section and which installation will
benefit outer properties not owned or controlled by such owner, then in any such
case such owner may apply to the City for an agreement under the provisions of
the Municipal Water and Sewer Facilities Act known as chapter 35.91 RCW and
any such agreement between such owner and the City shall FuR fE)F a peFied REA
to ,,.,,.,,,,,- five (5) yeaFs adhere to the requirements of chapter 35.91 RCW and
t4u6 must permit such owner to recover a portion of the cost of such initial
installation from other parties in the event of any such future hookup or
connection. Such contract shall further provide that the owner of any building or
structure subsequently erected shall not be permitted, during the term of the
aforesaid contract, to make any hookup or connection to the City's water system
or to any such hydrant until such owner has paid his proportionate fair share of
the initial cost of such installation as set forth in said contract. Any such agreement
entered into between such owner causing such installation and the City shall be
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filed for record with the King County Recorder's office and thereupon such filing
shall constitute due notice of the terms and requirements therein specified to all
other parties. The City further reserves the right, upon approval of the City
Council, to participate in the installation of any oversized water line extensions or
additional or extra improvements relative to such installations.
6. Fire -Flow Requirements:
a. Basis for and Computation of Fire -Flow Requirement: The fire -flow
requirement applied by the Fire Marshal under the provisions of this section shall
be based upon criteria established in Appendix B of the International Fire Code as
amended, added to, or adopted herein. Appendix B of the International Fire Code
is hereby adopted by reference. One copy of that document shall be filed in the
City Clerk's office and be available for use and examination by the public.
b. Unknown Fire -Flow: Where the existing fire -flow is not known or
cannot be easily determined, it shall be required of the developer to compute the
available fire -flow using standards and criteria set forth in Appendix J-K of the 2012
2019 Water System Plan Update, adopted by City of Renton Resolution No. 4154
4438 on August 13, 2 June 21, 2021, as now or hereinafter amended.
7. Residential Sprinkling Permitted: When the fire -flow is less than one
thousand (1,000) gallons per minute but greater than five hundred (500) gallons
per minute, then residential structures shall be permitted to be served by
sprinklers unless the Fire Chief has made a written finding that the public safety,
health, or welfare will be threatened, stating the factors upon which such finding
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is based, in which case residential structures shall not be permitted to be
constructed at such location.
8. Number of Hydrants Required: The number of fire hydrants that shall
be required for the new construction or a defined risk shall be based on the
amount of fire -flow that is required to protect said risk. The requirement shall be
one hydrant per one thousand (1,000) g.p.m. fire -flow.
9. Location of Hydrants: These fire hydrants shall be located no closer than
fifty feet (50') from the structure and no greater than three hundred feet (300').
The primary hydrant shall be not further than one hundred fifty feet (150') from
the structure.
10. Hydrant Accessibility: Hydrants shall not be obstructed by any
structure or vegetation, or have the hydrant visibility impaired within a distance
of one hundred fifty feet (150') in any direction of vehicular approach to the
hydrant. All hydrants are to be accessible to Fire Department pumpers over roads
capable of supporting such fire apparatus.
The Fire Marshal shall have discretion to determine the location of the
hydrants based upon a review of the location of the existing utilities, topography
and the characteristics of the building or structure; minor deviations may be
granted by Fire Department approval of written requests.
11. Design and Installation Requirements: The installation of all fire
hydrants shall be in accordance with sound engineering practices. In addition, the
following requirements shall apply to all building construction projects:
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a. Two (2) copies of detailed plans or drawings, accurately indicating
the location of all valves and fire hydrants to be installed shall be submitted to the
Fire Marshal prior to the commencement of any construction.
b. All fire hydrants must be approved by the City of Renton, Public
Works Department.
c. All construction of the fire hydrant installation and its attendant
water system connection shall conform to the design standards and specifications
of the City of Renton.
d. Fire hydrant installation shall be adequately protected against
vehicular damage in accordance with RMC 4-6-010.A.
e. An auxiliary gate valve shall be installed at the main line tee to
permit the repair and replacement of the hydrant without disruption of water
service.
f. All hydrants shall stand plumb, ±3°, to be set to the finished grade
with the bottom flange two inches (2") above ground or curb grade and have no
less than thirty_six inches (36") in diameter of clear area about the hydrant for the
clearance of hydrant wrenches on both outlets and on the control valve.
g. The port shall face the most likely route of approach and location of
the fire truck while pumping; distance from pumper port to street curb shall be no
further than twelve feet (12'), all as determined by the Fire Marshal.
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h. The lead from the service main to the hydrant shall be no less than
six inches (6") in diameter. Any hydrant leads over fifty feet (50') in length from
water main in hydrant shall be no less than eight inches (8") in diameter.
i. All hydrants newly installed in single family residential areas shall be
supplied by not less than six inch (6") mains, and shall be capable of delivering one
thousand (1,000) g.p.m. fire -flow over and above average maximum demands at
the farthest point of the installation. Hydrant leads up to fifty feet (50') long may
be six inches (6") in diameter.
j. All hydrants shall conform to the latest requirements adopted by the
Renton Municipal Code or other provision of law Fevised Qty „f o„#„R _S+ai;P_J ,.,_
010.A.
k. All pipe shall meet City of Renton standards pursuant to RMC 4-6-
I. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family use
district zones shall be six hundred feet (600').
m. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial,
industrial and apartment (including duplex) use district zones shall be three
hundred feet (300').
n. Lateral spacing of fire hydrants shall be predicated on hydrants being
located at street intersections.
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o. The appropriate water authority and Fire Department shall be
notified in writing of the date the fire hydrant installation and its attendant water
connection system will be available for use.
p. The Fire Marshal shall be notified when all newly installed hydrants
or mains are placed in service.
q. Where fire hydrants are not in service, they shall be identified as
being out of service by a method approved by the Fire Marshal.
12. Special Requirements for Buildings More Than Two Hundred Feet
(200') from a Street Property Line: The requirements of this Section apply to all
building construction projects in which buildings are located or are to be located
such that any portion is more than two hundred feet (200') in vehiculartravel from
a street property line, except detached single-family dwellings:
a. Buildings that have required fire -flows of less than two thousand five
hundred (2,500) g.p.m. may have fire hydrants on one side of the building only.
b. When the required fire -flow is over two thousand five hundred
(2,500) g.p.m., the fire hydrants shall be served by a main which loops around the
building or complex of buildings and reconnects back into a distribution supply
main.
c. The number of fire hydrants that shall be required for the new
construction or a defined risk shall be based on the amount of fire -flow that is
required to protect said risk. The requirement shall be one hydrant per one
thousand (1,000) g.p.m. fire -flow. These fire hydrants shall be located no closer
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than fifty feet (50') from the structure and no greater than three hundred feet
(300'). All hydrants are to be accessible to Fire Department pumpers over roads
capable of supporting such fire apparatus. The Fire Marshal shall determine the
location of the hydrants based upon a determination of utility, topography and
building or structure; minor deviations may be granted by Fire Department
approval of written requests.
13. Water System Requirements for Hydrants: All fire hydrants shall be
served by a municipal or quasi -municipal water system, or as otherwise approved
by the Fire Marshal.
14. Service and Testing of Hydrants: All hydrants shall be subject to
testing, inspection, and approval by the Fire Department.
15. Prohibited Hydrants: The installation of flush type hydrants is
prohibited unless approved by the Fire Marshal and such approval shall be given
only when permitted fire hydrants would be dangerous or impractical. The
showing of such danger or impracticability shall be the burden of the builder.
16. Dead End Mains Prohibited: Provisions shall be made wherever
appropriate in any project for looping all dead end or temporarily dead end mains.
A minimum fifteen foot (15') easement shall be required. Construction plans must
be approved by the Public Works Department as per this Section and other
applicable City regulations prior to commencement of construction.
17. Meter or Detection Required for Private Water or Fire Service:
Services for fire protection must be metered or detector checkered at the expense
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of the owner and fitted with such fixtures only as are needed for fire protection
and must be entirely disconnected from those used for other purposes.
18. Use for Other Than Fire Protection Prohibited: In no case will any tap
be made upon any pipe used for fire service purposes or any tank connected
therewith, nor shall the use of any water be permitted through any fire service nor
through any pipes, tanks or other fixtures therewith connected for any purposes
except the extinguishing of fire on such premises or testing flows for fire control
purposes.
19. Changes Requiring Increased Fire Protection: Whenever any change
in the use, occupancy or construction of any premises or purposes as hereinabove
defined require any increased fire and hydrant protection, the owner, owners, or
person in charge of such premises shall proceed promptly toward securing
adequate protection and all such installation or changes to be completed
providing for such increased fire protection, prior to the use or occupancy of such
facilities.
20. Violation of This Section and Penalties: Unless otherwise specified,
violations of this Section are misdemeanors subject to RMC 1-3-1. Each day upon
which a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense.
SECTION III. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct
the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of
scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references. The City
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Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection
titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance.
SECTION IV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or work of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance.
SECTION V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after
adoption. No later than five (5) days prior to such effective date, a summary of this ordinance
consisting of its title shall be published in the City's official newspaper.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21st day of November, 2022.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 21st day of November, 2022.
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 11/24/2022 (Summary)
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