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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5554
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-5-050, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, OF CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND FIRE
PREVENTION STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2009 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, TOGETHER WITH THE CITY'S
AMENDMENTS THERETO, TO DECRIMINALIZE AND MAKE VIOLATIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE CIVIL INFRACTIONS, TO ADD REGULATIONS
RELATING TO ELEVATORS, AND TO AMEND REGULATIONS RELATING TO
SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-5-050A, Adoption, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as
follows:
A. ADOPTION:
The "International Building Code," 2QQ& 2009 Edition, as published by the
"International Code Council, Inc.," as amended by chapter 51-40 WAC, is hereby
adopted by reference.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-5-050D, City Amendments to the International Building
Code, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
D. CITY AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:
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1. Dangerous Buildings: Section 1156 of the International Building Code
(relating to Dangerous Buildings) is hereby repealed and in its place the City has
adopted RMC 4-5-060 and 4-9-050, Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
2. Violations and Penalties: Section 113 of the International Building Code
(relating to Violations and Penalties) is hereby amended by substituting in its
stead the following language: Unless otherwise specified, violations of this
Section are misdemeanors civil infractions subject to RMC 1-3-42.
3. Liability Claims: Section 104.8 ofthe International Building Code (relating
to Liability Claims) is hereby amended by substituting in its stead RMC 4-1-090,
Liability.
4. Appeals Board: The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 1133 of the
International Building Code shall be the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee.
5. Off Sito Improvomonts: Section 105.3 of the International Building Code
(relating to Installation of Off Site Improvements) is hereby amended by
substituting in its stead RMC 4 4 030D, Off Site Improvements. Repealed.
6. Standpipe Requirements: Section 905.3 ofthe International Building Code
is amended to read as follows:
a. 905.3.1, Building Height: Class III standpipe systems shall be installed
throughout a building where the floor level ofthe highest story is located more
than twenty feet (20') feet above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle
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access, or where the floor level ofthe lowest story is located more than twenty
feet (20') feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
(iji^Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2.
{2-}iL_Class I manual standpipes are allowed in open parking garages
where the highest floor is located not more than one hundred fifty feet (150')
feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
(34 iii. 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
Section 905.5.
144 iv. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
(§4 \A_Group R-3 does not require standpipes.
b. 905.3.28, High Rise Building Standpipes: Standpipe risers shall be
combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of six inches
[6'Jm. Two, two and one half inches (2-l/2")-tfb 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
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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 (200) psi) at each standpipe connection, in addition to the flow and
pressure requirements contained in NFPA 14.
7. Dry Standpipes: Section 905.8 of the International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
Dry standpipe when approved by the fire code official are acceptable in other
than high-rise buildings.
8. Elevator car size: Section 3002.4 of the International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. Where elevators
are provided in buildings, at least one (1) elevator shall be provided for fire
department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be a minimum
of eighty inches (80") wide with a center-opening door and shall be of such a size
and arrangement to accommodate an ambulance stretcher forty inches (40") by
eighty-four inches (84") (1,016 mm by 2,134mm) with not less than five (5)-inch
(127 mm) radius corners, in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified
by the international symbol for emergency medical services (Star of life). The
symbol shall not be less than three inches (3") (76 mm) high and shall be placed
inside on both sides of the hoist way door frame.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-5-050E, City Amendments to the IBC Relating to Sprinkler
Requirements, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
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Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended as follows
E. CITY AMENDMENTS TO THE IBC RELATING TO SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Chapter 9: The following sections of eChapter 9 of the 20039 International
Building Code are amended to read as follows:
al. Section 903.2, Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in
new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this
Section.
All newly constructed buildings with a gross square footage of 12,000
five thousand (5,000) or greater square feet, regardless of type of use as well as
zero lot line townhouses within an aggregate area of all connected townhouses
equaling l^QQQ-five thousand (5,000) square feet or greater square feet must be
sprinklered. Additions to existing buildings which would result in a gross floor
area greater than 12,000 five thousand (5,000) square feet must be retrofitted
with an automatic sprinkler system.
Exceptions:
a. One time additions to Group R-3 occupancies of up to five hundred
{500) square feet are permitted without compliance with this Section.
b. One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses built in compliance
with the International Residential Code and meeting fire flow and access
requirements ofthe City of Renton.
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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 Sections 504.2, 506.3 and Table 601.
b2. Section 903.2.1.1, Group A-l. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-l occupancies where one ill of the following conditions
exists:
(i4a^_The gross floor area exceeds 12,000 five thousand (5,000) square
feet;
(2-4 b,_The fire area has an occupant load of three hundred (300) or more;
(34 c. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge; or
{44 d/The fire area contains a multi theater complex.
€3. Section 903.2.1.2, Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one (1) of the following conditions
exists:
{i4 JL_The gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet;
{24 b. The fire area has an occupant load of one hundred (100) or more;
or
(34 c. The fire area is located on a floor other than tbe-ajevel of exit
discharge service such occupancies.
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44. Section 903.2.1.3, Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one (U of the following conditions
exists:
444 a. The gross floor area exceeds 12,000 five thousand (5,000) square
feet;
424 b. The fire area has an occupant load of three hundred (300) or more;
or
(34-c. The fire area is located on a floor other than the a level of exit
discharge service such occupancies.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where tho
main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge ofthe
main entrance and exit.
e5. Section 903.2.1.4, Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for Group A-4 occupancies where one of the following conditions
exists:
444 a. The gross floor area exceeds 12,000 five thousand (5,000) square
feet;
434 b^The fire area has an occupant load of three hundred (300) or more;
or
434-c. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge serving such occupancies.
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Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the
main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge ofthe
main entrance and exit.
6. Section 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.
7. Section 903.2.2, Group B ambulatory health care facilities. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all fire areas containing a Group B
ambulatory health care facility occupancy when either of the following
conditions exists at any time:
a. Four (4) or more care recipients are incapable of self preservation.
b. One (1) or more care recipients who are incapable of self-preservation
are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such an occupancy.
ftj. Section 903.2.2, Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
for Group E occupancies whore the gross floor area exceeds 12,000 squaro foot-
as follows:
a. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than five thousand (5,000)
square feet in area.
b. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the lowest
level of exit discharge serving that portion ofthe building.
Exception:
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Portable school classrooms, provided aggregate area of clusters of
portable school classrooms does not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet;
and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required m
Chapter 5 of by the building code.
(2) Basements: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
basements classified as a Group E Occupancy when the basement is larger than
fifteen hundred (1,500) square foot in floor area.
When not required by other provisions of this chapter, a firo
extinguishing system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 may bo used for
increases and substitutions allowed in Section 504.2, 506.3, and Table 601 ofthe
building code.
(3) Throughout all newly constructed Group E Occupancios having
an occupant load of 50 or more for more than 12 hours per week or four hours
in any one day. A minimum water supply mooting the requirements of NFPA 13
shall bo provided.
(4) Stairs: An automatic sprinkler system shall bo installed in
enclosed usable space below or over a stairway in Group E Occupancies.
g9. Section 903.2.34, Group B, F, H-and S Occupancies. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group B,
F, H-or S occupancy with over twelve five thousand (425,000) square feet of
gross floor area.
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10. Section 903.2.4.1, Woodworking Operations. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout all Group F-l 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.
11. Section 903.2.5, Group H. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided
in high-hazard occupancies as required in Sections 903.2.5.1 through 903.2.5.3.
12. Section 903.2.5.1. General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in Group H occupancies.
13. Section 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
LOCATION
Fabrication areas
Service corridors
Storage rooms without dispensing
OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Ordinary Hazard Group 2
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Storage rooms with dispensing
Corridors
Extra Hazard Group 2
Ordinary Hazard Group 2
14. Section 903.2.5.3 Pyroxylin Plastic. 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.
15. Section 903.2.6, Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 shall be allowed in Group 1-1 facilites.
h!6. Section 903.2.67, Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one (1) of
the following conditions exists:
444 a, Where a Group M gross floor area exceeds 42 five thousand
{5,0001 square feet;
42) b, Where a Group M fire area is located more than three (3) stories
above grade plane; ef
434 c Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors,
including any mezzanines, exceeds 42 five thousand (5,000) square feetv; or
d. A Group M occupancy is used for display and sale of upholstered
furniture.
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17. Section 903.2.7.1, High-piled Storage. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided as required in Chapter 23 in all buildings of Group M where
storage of merchandise is high-piled or rack storage arrays.
•18. Section 903.2.78, Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a
Group Rfire area.
Exception: Group R-l if all of the following conditions apply:
a. The Group R fire area is no more than five hundred (500) Square feet
and is used for recreational use only.
b. The Group R fire area is on only one (1) story.
c. The Group R fire area does not include a basement.
d. The Group R fire area is no closer than thirty (30) feet from another
structure.
e. Cooking is not allowed within the Group R fire area.
f. The Group R fire area has an occupant load of no more than eight (8).
g. A hand held (portable) fire extinguisher is in every Group R fire area.
|19. Section 903 is amended by adding Sections 903.2.78.1 and 903.2.78.2 to
read as follows:
Section 903.2.7.1 - Group R-3 occupancy. When the occupancy has over
twelve five thousand (425,000) square feet of gross floor area.
Section 903.2.7.2 - Dwellings. When proposed within all residential zones,
clustered or constructed so that, when attached, the total square foot gross floor
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area of all dwelling units exceeds twelve five thousand (425,000) square feet. For
the purpose of this subsection, portions of buildings separated by one {11 or
more firewalls will not be considered a separate building.
20. Section 903.2.9, Group S-l. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-l occupancy where one
ofthe following conditions exists:
a. A Group S-l fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
b. A Group S-l fire area is located more than three (3) stories above
grade plane.
c. The combined area of all Group S-l fire areas on all floors, including
any mezzanines, exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
d. A Group S-l fire area used for the storage of commercial trucks or
buses where the fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
21. Section 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 ofthe International Building Code, as shown:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
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e. A Group S-l fire area used for the repair of commercial trucks or
buses where the fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
22. Section 903.2.9.2, Bulk Storage of Tires. Buildings and structures where
the area for the storage of tires exceeds twenty thousand (20,000) cubic feet
shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1
23. Section 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 Section 406.4 of the International Building
Code as follows:
a. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds five
thousand (5,000) square feet; or
b. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups-
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3
occupancies.
24. Section 903.2.10.1, Commercial Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial
trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
25. Section 903.2.11, Specific building areas and hazards. In all occupancies
an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for building design or hazards in
the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6.
Exception: Groups R-3 and U.
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26. Section 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 and where there is not provided at least one (1) of the following
types of exterior wall openings:
a. Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an exterior
stairway complying with Section 1009 or an outside ramp complying with Section
1010. Openings shall be located 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 such that the lineal distance between adjacent openings does not
exceed fifty feet (50').
b. 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 such that the lineal distance between adjacent openings does not
exceed fifty feet (50').
27. Section 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 department from the exterior and shall not be
obstructed in a manner that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from
the exterior.
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28. Section 903.2.11.1.2, Openings on One Side Only. Where openings in a
story are provided on only one 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 openings as
specified above shall be provided on at least two sides ofthe story.
29. Section 903.2.11.1.3, Basements. Where any portion of a basement is
located more than seventy-five feet (75') from openings required by Section
903.2.11.1, the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
30. Section 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
termination rooms. Chutes extending through three (3) or more floors shall have
additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Chute
sprinklers shall be accessible for servicing.
31. Section 903.2.11.3. Buildings Fifty-Five Feet (55') or More in Height. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor
level having an occupant load of thirty (30) or more that is located fifty-five feet
(55') or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access-
Exception: Airport control towers.
32. Section 903.2.11.4. Ducts Conveying Hazardous Exhausts. Where
required by the International Mechanical Code, automatic sprinklers shall be
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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").
33. Section 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.
34. Section 903.2.11.6. Other Required Suppression Systems. In addition to
the requirements of Section 903.2, the provisions indicated in Table 903.2.11.6
also require the installation of a fire suppression system for certain buildings and
areas.
35. Section 903.2.12, During Construction. Automatic sprinkler systems
required during construction, alteration and demolition operations shall be
provided in accordance with Section 1413.
36. Section 903 is amended by adding Section 903.2.13, to read as follows:
Section 903.2.13. Automatic Sprinklers Systems in New Buildings:
a. Section 903.2.13.1 - 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 Section 903.3.
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b. Section 903.2.13.2 - A fully automatic fire protection sprinkler system
may be required by the Chief of the Fire Department or the Fire Code Official for
buildings less than five thousand (5,000) square feet total gross floor area when,
in their judgment, supported by written documentation from a professional
organization (such as NFPA, ICC, SBCC U.L., ISO, etc.) verify that hazardous
contents, critical exposure problems, limited accessibility to the building, or
other items may contribute to a definite hazard.
k. Section 903 is amended by adding Section 903.2.14, to road as follows:
903.2.14 Automatic Sprinklers Systems in Now Buildings:
(4)—Section 903.2.14.1 A fully automatic firo protection sprinkler
system is to bo installed in all now buildings in excess of twelve thousand
(12,000) square foot total gross floor area, regardless of vortical or horizontal fire
barriers, such sprinkler system shall bo dosignod, installed and tested as per
Section 903.3.
(2) Section 903.2.14.2 A fully automatic fire protection sprinkler
system may be required by tho Chief of the Fire Department or tho Firo Code
Official for buildings loss than twelve thousand (12,000) square foot total gross
floor area when, in their judgment, supported by written documentation from a
professional organization (such as NFPA, ICC, SBCC U.L., ISO, etc.) verify that
hazardous contents, critical exposure problems, limited accessibility to the
building, or other items may contribute to a definite hazard.
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137. Section 903 is amended to add a new Section 903.2.154 to read as
follows:
Section 903.2.154-Sprinkler Systems in Remodeled Buildings:
(4) a. Section 903.2.154.1 - When existing buildings with full sprinkler
systems are remodeled or added onto, the remodeled or added on portion shall
be fully sprinklered.
(24 b. Section 903.2.154.2 -When an existing building is added onto or
remodeled and the resulting total square foot gross floor area exceeds twelve
five thousand (425,000) square feet, then the entire structure shall be fully
sprinklered.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this llth day of October / 2fjl0.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this llth day of October # 2010.
fii'<~> ^i'(
Denis Law, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 1 n/15/2010 (summary )
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