A. Subsection 102.5, Application of Residential Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

102.5 Application of Residential Code

Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:

1. Construction and Design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.7 shall apply.

2. When there is inadequate fire department access (Section 503), inadequate distance to fire hydrants and/or inadequate fire flow (Section 507) and a proposed addition to a dwelling is greater than 25% but less than 50% of the existing total living area, interconnected carbon monoxide and smoke alarm devices* shall be installed in accordance with Section 907.2.11.2 and the IRC Section 315.1 throughout the dwelling provided there is a minimum available fire flow of 1,000 G.P.M. If the available fire flow is less than 1,000 gpm, item #3 shall apply.

*UL 217 listed wireless devices are approved for installation.

3. When there is inadequate fire department access (Section 503), distance to fire hydrants and/or inadequate fire flow (Section 507) and a proposed addition to a dwelling is greater than 50% of the existing total living area an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA standard 13D standard shall be installed throughout the dwelling.

4. Administrative, operational, and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.

B. Subsection 102.7, Referenced Codes and Standards, is hereby amended to read as follows:

102.7 Referenced Codes and Standards

The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80. Such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference as further regulated in subsections 102.7.1 and 102.7.2.

Point of Information When allowed by the Fire Code official editions of standards not herein referenced may be utilized provided the entire standard is utilized.

C. Subsection 102.7.1, Conflicts, is hereby amended to read as follows:

102.7.1 Conflicts

Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.

D. Subsection 102.7.2, Provisions in Referenced Codes and Standards, is hereby amended to read as follows:

102.7.2 Provisions in Referenced Codes and Standards

Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.

E. Subsection 103.2, Appointment, is hereby amended to read as follows:

103.2 Appointment

The Fire Code Official in charge of the Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction Division shall be appointed by the Fire Chief on the basis of examination to determine their qualifications.

F. Subsection 104.10.1, Assistance from Other Agencies, 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.

G. Subsection 104.11.2, Obstructing Operations, is hereby amended to read as follows:

104.11.2 Obstructing Operations

Persons shall not obstruct the operations of the Fire Department in connection with extinguishment, control, or investigation of any fire, or actions relative to other emergencies, or disobey any lawful command of the Fire Chief or officer of the Fire Department in charge of the emergency, or any part thereof, or any lawful order of a police officer assisting the Fire Department.

H. Subsection 105.6.30, Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles, is hereby amended to read as follows:

105.6.30 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles

A permit is required for mobile food preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors or utilize LP-gas systems or CNG systems. When allowed by the Fire Code Official, reciprocal permits and/or inspections may be allowed.

I. A new subsection 105.6.51, Positive Alarm Sequence, is hereby added to read as follows:

105.6.51 Positive Alarm Sequence

An operational permit is required to operate a PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence) Account as prescribed in NFPA 72.

J. A new subsection 105.7.27, Refrigeration Equipment, is hereby added to read as follows:

105.7.27 Refrigeration Equipment

A construction permit is required to install a mechanical refrigeration unit or system regulated by Chapter 6 of the International Fire Code.

K. Subsection 108.3, Recordkeeping, is hereby amended to read as follows:

108.3 Recordkeeping

A record of periodic inspections, test, servicing and other operations, repairs and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, or a different period of time where specified in this code or referenced standards. Records shall be made available for inspection by the Fire Code Official, and a copy of the records shall be provided to the Fire Code Official upon request.

The Fire Code Official is authorized to prescribe the form and format of such recordkeeping. The Fire Code Official is authorized to require that certain required records be filed as prescribed.

Point of Information Effective October 1, 2017, all confidence test, repair, and maintenance reports must be filed with the Compliance Engine.

L. Subsection 108.6, Overcrowding, is hereby amended to read as follows:

108.6 Overcrowding

Overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity of a building or a portion thereof shall not be allowed. The Fire Code Official, upon finding any overcrowding conditions or obstructions in aisles, passageways, or other means of egress, or on finding any condition that constitutes a life safety hazard, shall be authorized to direct actions be taken to reduce the overcrowding or to cause the event to be stopped until such condition or obstruction is corrected.

M. Subsection 110.4, Violations, is hereby amended to read as follows:

110.4 Violations

Any person or persons violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this code or failure to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to a maximum penalty in the amount established in the Bothell Fee Schedule, as adopted by resolution of the City Council, and applied per day for each violation from the date set for compliance until compliance with the order is achieved.