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July,k4,2008 Renton City Council Minutes Page 244
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
Resolution #3958 A resolution was read updating the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Transportation: 2009-2014 TIP Program 2009-2014. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3959 A resolution was read approving the action of the State of Washington
CED: Puget Sound Blood Economic Development Finance Authority(WEFDA) and the issuance of non-
Center, WEFDA Actions recourse revenue bonds to finance an economic development facility for Puget
Sound Blood Center, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3960 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Logan Ave N agreement with the State of Washington Department of Transportation
Bike Lane&Channelization, regarding construction management services for the Logan Ave. N. Bike Lane
WSDOT and Channelization project. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5402 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Business Licenses, of Title V
Finance: Business License (Finance and Business Regulations), of City Code, by revising the time period
Fees & Revocation Revisions for collection of business license fees, accrued penalties and revocation of
licenses. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5403 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts- Uses and
Planning: Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code,to amend use
Regulations (Title IV) Docket regulations in the Residential 8 (R-8) zone to allow helipads as accessory to a
Review primary use with specific conditions. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED
BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5404 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Building& Fire Prevention
Fire: 2006 International Fire Standards, and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV(Development Regulations),
Code Adoption of City Code, to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code, and to amend the
definitions of medical institutions and vehicle fueling stations. MOVED BY
r TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 7:56 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
July 21, 2008
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Fire: 2006 International Fire An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5, Building&Fire Prevention
Code Adoption Standards,and Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations),
of City Code, to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code, and to amend the
definitions of medical institutions and vehicle fueling stations. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/21/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5400 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement,
CED: Multi-Family Housing of Title IV(Development Regulations), of City Code,by modifying the
Property Tax Exemption designated residential targeted areas, implementing the provisions of House Bill
Modifications 1910, incorporating affordable housing, and modifying project eligibility and
fees. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
Ordinance#5401 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Planning: Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, to add
Regulations (Title IV)Docket regulations regarding the required location for parking for properties that abut
Review an alley in the Residential 8 (R-8) single family residential zoning designation.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL RECESS
AND ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN
AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:59 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
July 14, 2008
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contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report regarding the 2006
Fire: 2006 International Fire International Fire Code adoption with local amendments. The Committee
Code Adoption recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the proposed
changes with local amendments, and to adopt the related ordinance for the
purpose of bringing the City into line with nine Eastside Zone I Fire Marshal
jurisdictions and Zone 3 Fire Marshals.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be prepared for reading and adoption. MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES Council meeting of 6/9/2008 for second and final reading:
Zoning: Annual Update of An ordinance was read adopting the 2008 amendments to the zoning
Zoning Book& Wall Map classification of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget to appropriate and transfer
Burnett Linear Park Phase II from Fund 502 to Fund 317 for Burnett Linear Park Phase II project expenses in
Project the total amount of$60,000. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by appropriating$95,000
Clean Sweep Program from the 2008 Solid Waste Utility Fund (403) for the 2008 Solid Waste Clean
Sweep account. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 6/9/2008. CARRIED.
Budget: 2008 Amendment, An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget by increasing the General
Principal Financial & fund budget for Public Works Administration(Fund 000/015)by$14,823 in
Administrative Analyst, order to increase the authorization of the Public Works Principal Financial and
Maintenance Shops Secretary Administrative Analyst position from .75 FTE to 1.0 FTE and decrease the
Street Fund budget(Fund 003/019)by$16,920 in order to reduce the
authorization of a Maintenance Shops Secretary I position from 1.0 FTE to .50
FTE. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008.
CARRIED.
Planning: Development An ordinance was read amending Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Regulations (Title IV) Docket, Standards; Chapter 4, Citywide Property Development Standards; Chapter 9,
Assisted Living Permits- Specific; and Chapter 11, Definitions; of Title IV(Development
Regulations) of City Code to amend the regulations regarding assisted living
and to delete the duplicative use tables for each zone in Section 4-2-070.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 6/9/2008.
CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
APPROVED BY
CITY COUNCIL
Date 6-el-Pee 7
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT
June 2, 2008
2006 International Fire Code Adoption with Local Admendments
(Referred July 2, 2007)
The Public Safety Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to
approve the proposed Code changes with local amendments and adoption of the related
ordinance for the purpose of bringing the City into line with nine Eastside Zone I Fire Marshal
jurisdictions and Zone 3 Fire Marshals.
The Committee further recommends that the ordinance regarding this matter be prepared for
reading and adoption.
Greg Y"ay or, Chair
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Don Persson, Member
cc: I. David Daniels, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator
Bill Flora, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Dave Pargas,Assistant Fire Marshal
Joan Montegary, Assistant to the Fire Chief
Kelly Carey, Administrative Secretary, Community Risk Reduction
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 19, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF MARCIE PALMER, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; GREG
COUNCILMEMBERS TAYLOR; RICH ZWICKER; TERRI BRIERE; KING PARKER; DON
PERSSON.
CITY STAFF IN DENIS LAW, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE
ATTENDANCE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator;
TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator; GERALD
RERECICH,Recreation Director; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic
Development Administrator; PREETI SHRIDHAR,Communications Director;
MARTY WINE,Assistant CAO; FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATOR I. DAVID DANIELS and DEPUTY CHIEF MARK
PETERSON, Fire Department; COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE,Police
Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Recreation Director Rerecich explained that Renton Technical College(RTC)
Community Event: invited the City to be a co-sponsor of the 2008 CommUNITY Festival; thus the
CommUNITY Festival, library, the Renton History Museum, and the Advisory Commission on
Renton Technical College Diversity will have a presence at the event. He introduced the festival
chairperson, RTC Curriculum and Technology Specialist Jenna Pollack, who
stated that the goal of the festival is to celebrate diversity. She reported that the
event will be held at RTC on June 5, and the activities include booths and
exhibits, food, children's activities, and entertainment. Commenting that they
have attended the festival in years past, Councilmembers Parker and Zwicker
encouraged people to take part in this exciting event.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Fire: 2006 International Fire accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Code Adoption consider the adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code with local
amendments. Reporting that the State adopted the fire code in July 2007,Fire
Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Daniels explained that local
jurisdictions are allowed to amend the fire code. He reviewed the proposed
amendments as follows:
• Fire sprinkler systems are required for all new structures over 5,000 square
feet in size, except for single-family dwellings.
• Fire alarm systems that cover the entire building are required for any new
structure 3,000 square feet or greater, except for single-family dwellings.
• Fire sprinkler riser rooms must be directly accessible from the outside,
except for single-family dwellings.
• High-rise building emergency equipment rooms are required with fixed-air
replenishment system, and fire equipment and storage cabinet.
• Addressable alarm systems are required to provide quicker location of
problem areas in large structures.
• Special event permits are required for any special event with 300 or more
people, except for regular places of assembly with existing permits.
• Automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are required for new assembly
occupancies and for special events with more than 300 participants.
May 19,2008 ,, Renton City Council Minutes Page 168
• Fire escapes must be tested annually and load tested every five years.
• Kitchen hood suppression systems must comply with the UL (Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.) 300 standard within two years.
• Stand-by power is required for new service stations, nursing homes, and
assisted living facilities.
Councilmember Taylor reported that the Public Safety Committee asked many
questions regarding this matter, and he was impressed with the department's
thought and understanding of what Renton needs to move forward with
enhancing public safety.
In response to Councilmember Parker's concerns regarding AEDs, Chief
Daniels explained that AEDs are required for new places of assembly,not for
existing locations. Regarding special events, Councilmember Persson stated
that organizations such as non-profits will be able to obtain an AED from the
Fire and Emergency Services Department. The Fire Chief noted that the
department received a bequest for the Fire Memorial Fund that will be used to
purchase AEDs. Councilmember Taylor pointed out that AEDs are easy to use.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY TAYLOR,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS.
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant CAO Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the
REPORT City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its
business plan for 2008 and beyond. Items noted included:
* The Renton Farmers Market begins on Tuesday, June 3, and continues
every Tuesday at the Piazza until September 16.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Howard McOmber(Renton) announced a Highlands Community Association
Citizen Comment: McOmber- emergency preparedness event on June 12 at the Highlands Neighborhood
Emergency Preparedness Center, at which emergency preparedness kits will be assembled for in-need
Event residents. He encouraged people to attend and help assemble the kits.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 5/12/2008. Council concur.
5/12/2008
AJLS: Economic Review and Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department requested approval of a
Forecasting, Doug Pedersen contract with Doug Pedersen and Associates in the amount of$28,000 to
and Associates continue providing economic review and forecasting services for the City.
Refer to Finance Committee.
CED: Legislative Consulting Community and Economic Development Department recommended approval of
Services, Doug Levy an agreement in the amount of$51,800 with Doug Levy for legislative
consulting services for 2008-2009. Refer to Finance Committee.
Development Services: Varma Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
Short Plat, ROW Dedication, dedication for additional right-of-way on NE 23rd St. to fulfill a requirement of
NE 23rd St, SHP-06-040 the Varma Short Plat. Council concur.
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City of Renton ---
Fire & Emergency Services Department
PUBLIC INFORMATION HANDOUT
May 19, 2008
Adoption of 2006 International Fire Code with Local Amendments
For additional information, please contact: David Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshal;
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department; 425-430-7023
BACKGROUND:
The International Fire Codes are updated every three years. The new edition was published in
2006, adopted by the State of Washington in July 2007 and is now ready for adoption by the City.
MAJOR AMENDMENTS:
1. Fire Sprinkler Systems - Sprinklers will be required for all new structures over 5,000 square
feet in size, except single-family residential occupancies.
2. Fire Alarm Systems —Any new structure with a size of 3,000 square feet or greater will be
required to have a fire alarm system that covers the entire building, except single-family
residential occupancies. Additionally, the alarm system should provide the location in the
building of the event causing the alarm.
3. Fire Sprinkler Riser Room Access -The proposed amendment requires the sprinkler riser
room to be directly accessible from the outside, except systems serving single-family structures
that contain single and duplex dwelling units.
4. High-rise Emergency Equipment Room & Air Replenishing Systems - Requires high-rise
buildings to have an enclosed space for the storage of fire hose and related equipment on the
third floor and every fourth floor thereafter. It would also require installation of a replenishing
system for SCBA breathing air in the same space.
5. Special Event Permit - Event organizers would be required to obtain a permit for any special
event that expects to have an attendance of 300 or more participants, except locations already
having place of assembly permits.
6. Automatic External Defibrillator -Any new place of assembly or special event with 300
persons or greater would be required to have an automatic external defibrillator (AED).
7. Fire Escapes - Requires testing annually and load tested every five years.
8. Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems - Provides an additional two years for the business
owners to comply with the requirement in the IFC to upgrade kitchen hood systems.
9. Stand-By Power - New Service Stations, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Facilities -
Requires stand-by power (generators) for new service stations, nursing homes, and assisted
living facilities.
10. Motor Vehicle Fueling -Would remove the City of Renton requirement that an attendant be
present when fueling is being done.
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exterior access.
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area in large structures
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permits. for minimal charge if needed.
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CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 19th day of
May, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the seventh
floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, to
consider the following:
Amendments to Renton Municipal Code—2006 International Fire Code with
Local Amendments addressing requirements for: fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm
systems, fire sprinkler riser room access, high-rise emergency equipment rooms,
special event permits, automatic external defibrillators, fire escape testing, kitchen
hood suppression systems, and stand-by power for service stations, nursing
homes, and assisted living facilities.
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral
comments regarding the proposal. Written comments submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00
p.m. on the day of the hearing will be entered into the public hearing record. Renton City
Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the
hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. For information, call 425-430-6510.
61444 c.i-J-
Bonnie I. Walton
City Clerk
Published Renton Reporter
Saturday, May'10, 2008
Account No. 50640
'May 5,2008 'Now' Renton City Council Minutes 'so' Page 151
• CAG: 08-039, Community City Clerk reported bid opening on 4/25/2008 for CAG-08-039, Community
Center Gym Floor Center Gym Floor Replacement; one bid; engineer's estimate $160,000; and
Replacement, Greater Seattle submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the sole bidder,
Floors Greater Seattle Floors, in the amount of$154,498.78. Refer to Finance
Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Transportation (Aviation) recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to rename
Committee approximately 1,900 feet of roadway adjacent to the new Seattle Seahawks'
Streets: Seahawks Way Headquarters and Training Facility to "Seahawks Way," from the intersection
Naming with Lake Washington Blvd. to the Seahawks' northern property line.
Only certain portions of the streets shall be renamed so as not to affect the
Misty Cove Condominiums or any of the other residential properties located on
Ripley Lane N. to the north. Conner Homes'Barbee Mill development shall not
be impacted. The only property that could potentially be addressed off of
Seahawks Way is the Quendall Terminals property which is currently
undergoing environmental remediation through the Environmental Protection
Agency's Superfund process. Whether or not this property is affected will
depend on how it redevelops in the future and where access points are located.
Signage for the new street should be developed so that drivers shall be directed
to the remaining portion of Ripley Lane N. via Seahawks Way. New signage
shall be installed as soon as possible, but definitely prior to the beginning of the
Seahawks'public training camp activities expected to begin in the last week of
July 2008.*
Councilmember Corman noted that the concerns raised by the public hearing
speakers had been discussed by the Committee at its meeting on April 24.
*MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Taylor presented a report recommending
Fire: 2006 International Fire concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a public hearing on 5/19/2008 to
Code Adoption consider amendments to City Code regarding the 2006 International Fire Code
adoption. Local amendments address requirements for the following: fire
sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler riser room access,high-rise
emergency equipment rooms, special events permits, automatic external
defibrillators, fire escape testing,kitchen hood suppression systems, and stand-
by power for service stations,nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
The Committee further recommended that the City loan automatic external
defibrillators as required to groups with a special events permit. MOVED BY
TAYLOR, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Zwicker presented a report recommending
Utility: Highlands Water Main concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the agreement and
Improvements, Harrington authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with Harrington
Square Associates Square Associates, LLC for the cost sharing for the construction of the
Highlands Water Main Improvements project. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
APPROVED BY
CITY COUNCIL
Date 5-5---,DOS'
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT
May 5, 2008
2006 International Fire Code Adoption with Local Admendments
(Referred,Date: July 2, 2007)
The Public Safety Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a
public hearing on May 19, 2008 to consider amendments to city code regarding the 2006
International Fire Code Adoption. Local amendments address requirements for: fire sprinkler
systems, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler riser room access, high-rise emergency equipment
rooms, special event permits, automatic external defibrillators, fire escape testing, kitchen
hood suppression systems, and stand-by power for service stations, nursing homes, and
assisted living facilities.
The Committee further recommends that the City loan automatic external defibrillators as
required to groups with a special events permit.
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Greg Taylcir Chair
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andy Corman, Vice C 'r
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Don Persson, Member
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DATE: April 30, 2008
TO: Greg Taylor, Committee Chair
Members of the Public Safety Committee
CC: Denis Law, Mayor
Members of the Renton City Council
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: I. David Daniels, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Duffy, Deputy Fire Chief, Community Risk Reduction
SUBJECT: Questions—2006 International Fire Code
Several questions were raised regarding the 2006 International Fire Code (IFC)during
our presentation on April 21, 2008. The following information addresses those questions.
1. Do insurance companies cover water damage caused by fire protection
sprinklers?
Two insurance companies were contacted (Safeco and Farmers). Both
companies stated that it is standard industry practice to cover any water damage
caused by the accidental discharge of a fire protection sprinkler system. They
also stated that it is extremely rare for a sprinkler head to discharge without
human error or involvement.
2. What is the cost difference for a 3,000 square foot fire alarm system versus a
12,000 square foot system?
The costs for installing fire alarm systems are varied, depending on the
configuration of the building, unique interior space layouts, etc. However, it is
estimated that systems covering 3,000 to 12,000 square feet range in price from
$4,000 to $17,000. Systems covering areas greater than 12,000 square feet can
range from $8,000 to $50,000. These costs are offset over time by the 5% to 10%
discounts on the property insurance. The savings will jump up to 20% for
buildings that also have sprinkler systems.
3. What is time cost of an addressable fire alarm system as opposed to a general fire
alarm system?
Addressable fire alarms will add about 5% to 10% to the cost of the system.
However, an addressable alarm system will lower the repair and annual
maintenance costs. These systems require less time to service because the