A. Subsection 901.4.1, Required Fire Protection Systems, is hereby amended to read as follows:

901.4.1 Required Fire Protection Systems

Fire protection systems required by this code or the IBC shall be installed, repaired, operated, tested and maintained in accordance with this code. A fire protection system for which a design option, exception or reduction to the provisions of this code or the IBC has been granted shall be considered to be a required system.

901.4.1.1 Fire barriers

Fire barriers as noted in the IBC shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire alarm/detection and fire sprinkler systems required by this chapter.

B. Subsection 901.6, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance, is hereby amended to read as follows:

901.6 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

All fire protection systems required under this code shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. The frequency of maintenance shall be as required by the IFC and NFPA standards. If for any reason a system is not maintained as required by this subsection the Fire Marshal may require that a fire watch be posted as required by Section 901.7 of the IFC and amended in BMC 20.08.061.

C. Subsection 901.7, Systems out of Service, is hereby amended to read as follows:

901.7 Systems out of Service

Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the Fire Marshal shall be notified immediately and, where required by the Fire Marshal, the building shall be either evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service.

All required fire watches must be conducted in the manner prescribed in 901.7.4 or 901.7.5 and cannot be concluded until a Fire Watch Order is rescinded by the Fire Marshal as established in 901.7.6.

Where utilized, fire watch designees shall be provided with not less than one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.

D. Subsection 901.7.4, Preplanned Impairment Programs, is hereby amended to read as follows:

901.7.4 Preplanned Impairment Programs

Preplanned impairments shall be authorized by the impairment coordinator. Before authorization is given, a designated individual shall be responsible for verifying that all of the following procedures have been implemented:

1. The extent and expected duration of the impairment have been determined.

2. The areas or buildings involved have been inspected and the increased risks determined.

3. Recommendations have been submitted to management or the Building Owner/Manager.

4. The Fire Department has been notified.

5. The insurance carrier, the alarm company, the Building Owner/Manager and other authorities having jurisdiction have been notified.

6. The supervisors in the areas to be affected have been notified.

7. A tag impairment system has been implemented.

8. Necessary tools and materials have been assembled on the impairment site.

9. Contractor/site contact shall notify Fire Prevention of impairment at least 24 business hours in advance.

10. Fire Prevention shall provide Fire Watch Order and logs.

11. Fire watch designee shall provide daily logs to Fire Prevention.

E. Subsection 901.7.5, Emergency Impairments, is hereby amended to read as follows:

901.7.5 Emergency Impairments

Where unplanned impairments occur, appropriate emergency action shall be taken to minimize potential injury and damage. The impairment coordinator shall implement the steps outlined in this section.

1. The extent and expected duration of the impairment have been determined.

2. The areas or buildings involved have been inspected and the increased risks determined.

3. Recommendations have been submitted to Management or the Building Owner/Manager.

4. Fire Prevention has been notified.

5. The insurance carrier, the alarm company, the building owner/manager and other authorities having jurisdiction have been notified.

6. The supervisors in the areas to be affected have been notified.

7. A tag impairment system has been implemented.

8. Necessary tools and materials have been assembled on the impairment site.

9. Fire Prevention shall be notified that a system is impaired.

10. Fire Prevention provides Fire Watch Order and logs.

11. Fire watch designee complies with the watch orders and provides logs on a daily basis until the Fire Marshal releases the order.

12. Contractor/site contact shall provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the system is functioning as designed in a format approved by the Fire Marshal.

F. Subsection 901.7.6, Restoring Systems to Service, is hereby amended to read as follows:

901.7.6 Restoring Systems to Service

Where impaired equipment is restored to normal working order, the impairment coordinator shall verify that all of the following procedures have been implemented:

1. Necessary inspections and tests have been conducted to verify that affected systems are operational.

2. Supervisors have been advised that protection is restored.

3. Fire Prevention has been advised that protection is restored.

4. Licensed fire system contractor shall submit a repair report as provided in The Compliance Engine.

Point of Information All repair reports must be filed with the Compliance Engine (www.thecomplianceengine.com) for review.

5. Repair report shall be reviewed by Fire Prevention.

6. Fire Prevention rescinds the Fire Watch Order.

7. The Building Owner/Manager, insurance carrier, alarm company and other involved parties have been advised that protection is restored.

8. The impairment tag has been removed.

901.7.6.1 Failure to comply to fire watch requirements

Failure to comply with any and all of the fire watch requirements can result in a fire watch code case being issued and fines assessed as provided in BMC 20.08.055.110.4

G. Subsection 903.1, General, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.1 General

When serving more than 19 sprinklers or when required by the Fire Marshal, automatic sprinkler systems, or any other fire protection equipment, shall be supervised by an approved central or proprietary station service or a local alarm which will give a visual and audible signal at a constantly attended location on the protected premises. All buildings protected by a fire sprinkler system shall have an approved fire alarm system installed for occupant notification. The fire alarm system shall meet the requirements of NFPA 72 and be approved by the Fire Marshal. Alarms shall be monitored through the building’s fire alarm panel and the signal shall be transmitted by the use of a system approved by the Fire Marshal, complying with NFPA requirements and maintained under a maintenance agreement. The approved receiving facility shall be licensed by the state and carry a state electrical contractor’s license.

H. Subsection 903.2, Where Required, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2 Where Required

Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new or remodeled buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section and Chapter 20.08 BMC. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 20.08 BMC, the most restrictive requirement shall apply.

EXCEPTIONS:

Subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal, with the concurrence of the Building Official, sprinklers may be omitted in rooms or areas as follows:

1. Where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents or in rooms or areas which are of noncombustible construction with wholly noncombustible contents and which are not exposed by other areas. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any rooms merely because it is damp or of fire resistive construction.

2. Sprinklers shall not be installed where the application of water or flame and water to the contents may constitute a serious fire or life hazard, as in the manufacture or storage of quantities of aluminum powder, calcium carbide, calcium phosphide, metallic sodium and potassium, quicklime, magnesium powder, and sodium peroxide.

3. Safe deposit and other vaults of fire resistive construction, when used for the storage of records, files and other documents, when stored in metal cabinets.

4. Other approved automatic fire extinguishing systems may be installed to protect special hazards or occupancies in lieu of automatic sprinklers when listed and approved by the Fire Marshal.

I. Subsection 903.2.1, Group A, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.1 Group A

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A occupancies as provided in this section.

J. Subsection 903.2.1.1, Group A-1, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.1.1 Group A-1

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 ft² (464 m²).

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

4. The fire area contains a multiple-theater complex.

5. All stages shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system. Such sprinklers shall be provided throughout the stage and in dressing rooms, workshops, storerooms and other accessory spaces contiguous to such stages.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Sprinklers are not required for stages 1,000 ft² (92.9 m²) or less in area and 50 ft (15.2 m) or less in height where curtains, scenery or other combustible hangings are not retractable vertically. Combustible hangings shall be limited to a single main curtain, borders, legs and a single backdrop unless the building is already protected by a complete fire sprinkler system.

2. Under stages or enclosed platform areas less than 4 ft (1.219 m) in clear height used exclusively for chair or table storage and lined on the inside with 5/8-inch (16 mm) Type X gypsum wall board or an approved equal.

K. Subsection 903.2.1.2, Group A-2, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.1.2 Group A-2

Group A-2 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-2 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 ft² (464 m²) or is more than 40 ft (12.192 m) in height;

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more;

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies;

4. Rooms and/or buildings used by the occupants for the consumption of alcoholic beverages and unseparated accessory uses where the total area of such unseparated rooms and assembly uses exceeds 5,000 ft² (465 m²) or is more than 40 ft (12.192 m) in height;

5. In any multi-theater complex;

6. In basements larger than 1,500 ft² (139.4 m²) in floor area;

7. In any enclosed usable space below or over a stairway;

L. Subsection 903.2.1.3, Group A-3, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.1.3 Group A-3

An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all amusement buildings. The main water-flow switch shall be electrically supervised. The sprinkler main shutoff valve shall be supervised. When the amusement building is temporary, the sprinkler water supply system may be of an approved temporary type.

EXCEPTION:

An automatic fire sprinkler system need not be provided when the floor area of a temporary amusement building is less than 1,000 ft² (92.9 m²) and the exit travel distance from any point is less than 50 ft (15.2 m) unless the building is already protected by a complete fire sprinkler system.

M. A new subsection 903.2.1.9, Group B Occupancies, is hereby added to read as follows:

903.2.1.9 Group B Occupancies

An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group B buildings. The main water-flow switch shall be electrically supervised. The sprinkler main shutoff valve shall be supervised. When any of the following conditions exist.

1. When the structure has over 5,000 ft² (465 m²) of floor area or is more than 40 ft (12.9 m) in height;

2. In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be in accordance with Chapter 32 of the IFC.

N. Subsection 903.2.3, Group E, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.3 Group E

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:

1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 5,000 ft² (465.51 m²) of floor area.

2 Group E buildings that are more than 40 ft (12.9 m) above the average grade plane.

3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 50 or more than 12 hours per week, or 4 hours in one day.

4. In Group E building that have basements larger than 1,500 ft² (139.4 m²) of floor area;

EXCEPTIONS:

Portable school classrooms; provided, that the:

1. Aggregate area of clusters of portable school classrooms does not exceed 5,000 ft² (465 m²); and

2. Clusters of portable school classrooms are separated as required by the State Building Code and the IBC.

O. Subsection 903.2.4, Group F-1, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.4 Group F-1 Occupancies (Manufacturing/Industrial).

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group F-1 when the structure has over 5,000 ft² (465 m²) of floor area.

2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than 3 stories above grade plane.

3. A Group F-1 building is more than 40 ft (12.9 meters) in height.

4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 ft² (232 m²).

P. A new subsection 903.2.5.4, Paint Spray Booths and Special Provisions, is hereby added to read as follows:

903.2.5.4 Paint spray booths and special provisions

Paint spray booths or rooms and for special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium, and calcium carbide.

Q. Subsection 903.2.6, Group I, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.6 Group I Occupancies (Institutional).

An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in structures housing all Group I Occupancies. In addition, approved quick response or residential sprinklers shall be installed throughout patient sleeping areas in all Group I Occupancies.

R. Subsection 903.2.7, Group M, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.7 Group M Occupancies (Mercantile).

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group M when the structure has more than 5,000 ft² (465 m²) of floor area.

2. A Group M fire area is located more than 3 stories above grade plane.

3. A Group M when the building is more than 40 ft (12.9 m) in height.

S. Subsection 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.8 Group R Occupancies

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.

EXCEPTIONS:

Group R-1 if all of the following conditions apply:

1. The Group R fire area is no more than 500 ft² (46 m²) and is used for recreational use only.

2. The Group R fire area is on only 1 story.

3. The Group R fire area does not include a basement.

4. The Group R fire area is no closer than 30 ft (9.144 m) from another structure.

5. Cooking is not allowed within the Group R fire area.

6. The Group R fire area has an occupant load of no more than 8.

7. A hand-held (portable) fire extinguisher is in every Group R fire area.

903.2.8.1 Group R-3

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 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 Section 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 Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group R-4 Condition 2 occupancies. Attics shall be protected in accordance with Section 903.2.8.3.1 or 903.2.8.3.2.

903.2.8.3.1 Attics Used for Living Purposes, Storage or Fuel-Fired Equipment

Attics used for living purposes, storage or fuel-fired equipment shall be protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2.

903.2.8.3.2 Attics Not Used for Living Purposes, Storage or Fuel-Fired Equipment

Attics not used for living purposes, storage or fuel-fired equipment shall be protected in accordance with one of the following:

1. Attics protected throughout by a heat detector system arranged to activate the building fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.10.

2. Attics constructed of noncombustible materials.

3. Attics constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2 of the International Building Code.

4. The automatic sprinkler system shall be extended to provide protection throughout the attic space.

903.2.8.4 Care Facilities

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with IFC Section 903.3.1.3 in care facilities with five or more individuals in a single-family dwelling.

903.2.8.5 Townhouses

When a building has three or more townhouses constructed with common walls or the aggregate structure size (which includes all of the townhouses in one structure) exceeds 5,000 ft² (465 m²) of floor area or more than 40 ft (12.9 meters) in height;

903.2.8.6 R-2 Occupancies

When a building housing an R-2 Occupancy (multifamily) exceeds 5,000 ft² (465 m²) of floor area or is more than 40 ft (12.192 m) in height.

T. Subsection 903.2.9, Group S-1, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.9 Group S-1 Occupancies

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. Group S-1 when the structure has over 5,000 ft² (465 square meters) of f floor area.

2. Group S-1 when the structure is more than 40 ft (12.192 m) in height, or houses a repair facility as defined in BMC 20.08.050 and the fire area exceeds 3,000 ft² (278.8 m²) in floor area.

3. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 ft² (232 m²).

4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 ft² (464 m²).

5. A Group S-1 occupancy used for self-storage where the fire area exceeds 2,500 ft² . (232 m²).

U. Subsection 903.2.10, Group S-2 Enclosed Parking Garages, 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 Section 406.6 of the IBC where either of the following conditions exists:

1. When the structure has over 5,000 ft² (465 m²) of floor area, or has more than one floor level above or below grade, or is more than 40 ft (12.192 m) in height.

2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Open parking garages that are constructed of Type IA or IB fire resistive construction as identified in the currently adopted edition of the IBC. Except, fire extinguishers and fire standpipes shall be provided as required by the Fire Marshal.

2. Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.

V. Subsection 903.2.11, Specific Buildings Areas and Hazards, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.11 Specific buildings 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 section 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6.

For Group U Occupancies in structures larger than 5,000 ft² (465 m²) in floor area or more than 40 ft (12.192 m) in height an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed.

EXCEPTION:

When the Group U, Division 1 Occupancy is used in conjunction with a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy or a one- or two-family dwelling which is used as a noncommercial private residence(s).

W. Subsection 903.3, Installation Requirements, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.3 Installation Requirements

Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, unless otherwise permitted by Sections 903.3.1.2 and 903.3.1.3 and other chapters of this code, as applicable.

When serving more than 19 sprinklers or when required by the Fire Marshal, automatic sprinkler systems, or any other fire protection equipment, shall be supervised by an approved central or proprietary station service or a local alarm which will give a visual and audible signal at a constantly attended location on the protected premises. All buildings protected by a fire sprinkler system shall have an approved fire alarm system installed for occupant notification. The fire alarm system shall meet the requirements of NFPA 72 and be approved by the Fire Marshal. Alarms shall be monitored through the building’s fire alarm panel and the signal shall be transmitted by the use of a system approved by the Fire Marshal, complying with NFPA requirements and maintained under a maintenance agreement. The approved receiving facility shall be licensed by the state and carry a state electrical contractor’s license.

X. Subsection 903.3.1, Standards, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.3.1 Standards

Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 through 903.3.1.3 and other chapters of this code, as applicable. In addition, sprinkler systems shall be designed with a buffer to account for water system fluctuations to include a low reservoir condition. Such buffer shall be 5% for static pressures less than 50 psi and 10% for static pressures above 50 psi.

EXCEPTION:

Buffers are not required for systems designed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 (NFPA 13 D).

Permit applicants shall independently verify site specific static pressure:

• Prior to initiating sprinkler system.

• Prior to installing any sprinkler piping, including the underground supply.

• Prior to requesting any cover inspections.

Y. Subsection 903.3.1.1.1, Exempt Locations, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations

Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from a room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.

1. Sprinklers shall not be installed where the application of water or flame and water to the contents may constitute a serious fire or life hazard.

2. A room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, where approved by the Fire Marshal.

3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

4. Rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with wholly noncombustible contents and which are not exposed by other areas.

5. Fire service access elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces.

6. Machine rooms, machinery spaces, control rooms and control spaces associated with occupant evacuation elevators designed in accordance with Section 3008 of the IBC.

7. Elevator machine rooms, elevator machinery spaces, control spaces, or hoist ways of traction elevators that comply with NFPA 13 Section 8.15.5.3.

8. In the manufacture or storage of quantities of aluminum powder, calcium carbide, calcium phosphide, metallic sodium and potassium, quicklime, magnesium powder, and sodium peroxide.

9. Safe deposit and other vaults of fire resistive construction, when used for the storage of records, files and other documents, when stored in metal cabinets.

Z. Subsection 903.4.2, Alarms, is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.4.2 Alarms

Approved audible and visible alarm notification appliances, to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be provided for every automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 907 and throughout areas designated by the Fire Marshal. 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.

EXCEPTION:

With approval of the Fire Marshal, audible and visible alarm notification appliances may be omitted for approved residential sprinkler systems in one- or two-family dwelling units if not otherwise specifically required.

AA. Subsection 903.4.3, Floor Control Valves, is hereby amended to read as follows:

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. The floor control valves shall be located within interior exit stairway and within 6 ft of floors or landings unless chains or other approved devices are readily available.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. In buildings without interior exit stairways, the location of the floor control valves shall be determined by the Fire Marshal.

2. Approved domestically supplied local systems with 10 heads or less.

3. Approved residential sprinkler systems for one- or two-dwelling units if not otherwise specifically required.

BB. A new subsection 903.5.1, Fire Sprinkler and Standpipe Main/Express Drains, is hereby added to read as follows:

903.5.1 Fire Sprinkler and Standpipe main/express drains

Fire Sprinkler and standpipe main/express drains shall be positioned to drain to the sanitary sewer. Additionally, maintenance or testing discharges from fire pumps shall be treated in order to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.

EXCEPTION:

This requirement does not apply to systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes.

Point of Information Water drained or otherwise discharged from a fire sprinkler system, standpipe or fire pump, in the course of testing and maintenance, is considered an “illicit discharge” and must drain to the sanitary sewer or be treated in order to discharge to storm drains, ditches, or water bodies.

CC. Subsection 904.1, General, is hereby amended to read as follows:

904.1 General requirements for alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested and shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. The frequency of maintenance shall be as required by the IFC and NFPA standards. If for any reason a system is not maintained as required by this subsection the Fire Marshal may require that a fire watch be posted as required by Section 901.7 of the IFC.

DD. Subsection 905.3.1, Height, is hereby amended to read as follows:

905.3.1 Height

Class I standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 ft (9.144 m) above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 ft (9.144 m) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider:

2. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less, and

3. Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible.

EE. A new subsection 905.3.9, High-Rise Building Standpipes, is hereby added 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 6 inch. One 2 ½ inch hose connection shall be provided on every intermediate floor level landing in every required stairway and elsewhere as required by NFPA 14. Where, and only where, static or residual water pressures at any hose outlet exceeds 175 psi (1,207 kPa), approved pressure-regulating devices shall be installed to limit the pressure. The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure-regulating device shall not exceed the rated working pressure of the device. An additional non-regulated hose connection located directly below the PRV or an equally sized bypass around the pressure regulating device with a normally closed control valve shall be provided at each reduced pressure connection. Each non-regulated hose connection shall be labeled “High Pressure – No PRV”. The sign shall have ½ inch white letters on a red background.

Point of Information Additional flow and pressure requirements are contained in NFPA 14. Designers should be cognizant of space considerations within stair shafts and additional signage needed for the PRV by-pass control valves.

FF. A new subsection 905.3.10, Vertical Standpipes Served by Fire Pumps, is hereby added to read as follows:

905.3.10 Vertical standpipes served by fire pumps

Where vertical standpipes are served by fire pumps a check valve shall be installed at the base of vertical standpipe.

GG. Subsection 905.4, Location of Class 1 Standpipe Hose Connections, is hereby amended to read as follows:

905.4 Location of Class 1 standpipe hose connections

Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations

1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors. Where stairs are required to provide roof access, the standpipe roof connections shall be located adjacent to the stair opening on the roof.

2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from an interior exit stairway hose connection by a 30 ft (9.144 m) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 ft (30.48 m) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of the building.

2. When the Fire Marshal determines that standpipe connection is not needed.

3 In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit of a building.

4. In covered and open mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall, adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall, at each intermediate landing within required enclosed stairways, and at other locations as necessary so that the distance to reach all portions of a tenant space does not exceed 200 ft (60.96 m) from a hose connection.

5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 percent slope), at least one standpipe shall be provided with a 2 ½ inch. hose connection located on the roof. Additional hose connections shall be provided so that all portions of the roof are within 200 ft of hose travel distance from a standpipe hose connection. The hose connection(s) shall be at least 10 ft (3.048 m) from the roof edge, skylight, light well or other similar openings, unless protected by a 42-inch-high (1.067 m) guardrail or equivalent. All roof hose connections shall be arranged to be operable without entering the building. Roof connections in high-rise buildings are allowed to be located at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.

6. Where the most remote portion of a non-sprinklered floor or story is more than 150 ft (45.72 m) of hose travel distance from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 ft (60.96 m) of hose travel distance from a hose connection, additional hose connections shall be provided in interior exit stairway or protected locations that are accessed through protected enclosures. The protected enclosure shall be a corridor constructed as a smoke barrier from the exit enclosure to the standpipe connection.

EXCEPTION:

Hose connections in parking garages must be located in interior exit stair, protected locations, immediately adjacent to exterior exit doors, loading docks or other areas as approved by the Fire Marshal. Subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal the travel distance may also be increased to a maximum distance of 240 ft.

Point of Information Chapter 10 of this code outlines the requirements for stairways to the roof and roof access. This section (905.4), identifies the locations of standpipes and hose connections, but does not dictate the need for additional stairways to the roof or roof access.

HH. Subsection 905.8, Dry Standpipes, is hereby amended to read as follows:

905.8 Dry Standpipes

Dry standpipes shall not be installed.

EXCEPTION:

Where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14 when approved by the Fire Marshal.

II. Subsection 906.1, Where Required, is hereby amended to read as follows:

906.1 Where required

Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations:

1. In new and existing Group, A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.

EXCEPTIONS:

In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall only be required to be within common areas and corridors and not within each dwelling unit

Delete all other exceptions.

JJ. Subsection 907.1.2, Fire Alarm Shop Drawings, is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.1.2 Fire alarm shop drawings

Shop drawings for fire alarm systems shall be prepared in accordance with NFPA 72 and submitted for review and approval prior to system installation, and shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

1. A floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms.

2. Locations of alarm-initiating devices.

3. Locations of alarm notification appliances, including candela ratings for visible alarm notification appliances.

4. Design minimum audibility level for occupant notification.

5. Location of fire alarm control unit, transponders and notification power supplies.

6. Annunciators.

7. Power connection.

8. Battery calculations.

9. Conductor type and sizes.

10. Voltage drop calculations.

11. Manufacturers’ data sheets indicating model numbers and listing information for equipment, devices and materials.

12. Details of ceiling height and construction.

13. The interface of fire safety control functions.

14. Classification of the supervising station.

15. A narrative and input/output matrix that supports the approved exiting plan for the building.

KK. Subsection 907.2, Where Required – New Buildings and Structures, is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.2 Where Required – new buildings and structures

1. An approved fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided as approved by the Fire Marshal, in all buildings in the City which are less than 5,000 ft² (465 m²) and not protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system. All systems shall be in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code.

2. The fire alarm control panel shall be an addressable type panel approved by the Fire Marshal.

3. A manual fire alarm box shall be installed at each exit leading to the exterior of the building or facility as part of a tenant improvement, new construction or an alteration of the fire alarm system.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Existing building fire alarm control panel replacements are as approved by the Fire Marshal.

2. R-2 occupancies are allowed conventional fire alarm control panels as approved by the Fire Marshal.

3. All new buildings sharing common wall(s) and having a total aggregate area of 5,000 ft² (465 m²) or more and not protected by an approved fire extinguishing system shall have installed a fire detection system monitored by a U.L. listed, state licensed receiving facility, conforming to NFPA 72 as approved by the Fire Marshal.

LL. Subsection 907.2.2, Group B, is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.2.2 Group B Occupancies

A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. Group B occupancies less than 1,000 ft² (92.9 m²) shall be protected as required by the Fire Marshal.

2. The Group B occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.

3. The fire area contains an ambulatory care facility.

MM. Subsection 907.2.8.1, Manual Fire Alarm System, is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.2.8.1 Manual fire alarm system

1. A manual fire alarm box shall be installed at each exit leading to the exterior of the building or facility as part of a tenant improvement, new construction or an alteration of the fire alarm system.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Group R-2 occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings which are used solely as a noncommercial private residence(s).

2. Group U occupancies used in conjunction with Group R, Division 3 occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings.

NN. Subsection 907.2.10, Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.2.10 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms

Listed single- and multiple-station smoke alarms complying with UL 217 shall be installed in accordance with Sections 907.2.10.1 through 907.2.10.7 and NFPA 72. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, smoke detection devices shall be installed inside all dwelling units:

1. Occupied by persons other than the owner on and after December 31, 1981; or

2. Built or manufactured in this state after December 31, 1980.

3. Smoke alarms shall also be installed in all dwelling units prior to conveyance by deed by the Owner or grantor thereof.

4. Smoke alarms shall be designed, manufactured, and installed inside dwelling units in conformance with:

4.1 International Fire Code

4.2 International Residential Code

4.3 Nationally accepted standards. Rules and regulation promulgated by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act.

5. Installation of smoke alarms shall be the responsibility of the Owner of the dwelling unit. Maintenance of smoke alarms shall be the responsibility of the tenant, who shall maintain the device as specified by the manufacturer. Upon vacation of any dwelling unit, the Owner shall ensure that the smoke detection device is operational prior to allowing re-occupancy of the dwelling unit.

6. Any Owner or tenant failing to comply with this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50.00.

OO. Subsection 907.4.3, Automatic Smoke Detection, is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.4.3 Automatic smoke detection

1. Where an automatic smoke detection system is required it shall utilize smoke detectors unless ambient conditions prohibit such an installation. In spaces where smoke detectors cannot be utilized due to ambient conditions, approved automatic heat detectors shall be permitted.

2. A minimum of one smoke detector (Where such locations are within unconditioned spaces, other devices may be installed in accordance with 907.4.3.) listed for the intended purpose shall be installed in the following areas:

1. Electrical, non-utility owned transformer vault rooms, telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar rooms.

2. Elevator lobbies.

3. The main return and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system serving more than one story and located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet.

4. Each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more floors from return air ducts or plenums of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, except that in Group R occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return-air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 m3/s) and serving not more than 10 air inlet openings.

5. Within 5 ft of doors opening into stairways that are smoke proof enclosures, or that are pressurized stairways

EXCEPTION:

Where any such locations in items 1 through 5 are within unconditioned spaces, other devices may be installed in accordance with 907.4.3.

PP. A new subsection 907.6.6.3, Monitoring Required, is hereby added to read as follows:

907.6.6.3 Monitoring required

When required by the Fire Chief, all new and existing fire detection systems shall be monitored and shall meet the following requirements:

1. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code;

2. International Fire and Building Codes;

3. The system shall be supervised;

4. All signals from the fire alarm control panel shall be transmitted to an approved central station conforming to UL Standard 827, listed by Underwriters Laboratories and approved by the Fire Marshal;

5. The Building Owner shall provide the Fire Department with proof of monitoring service;

6. The installer shall provide written certification to the Fire Department that the system has been installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications; and

7. The system shall have a signed maintenance agreement prior to Certificate of Occupancy.

QQ. Subsection 907.9, Where Required in Existing Building and Structures, is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.9 Where required in existing building and structures

1. All buildings are required to have an approved fire detection system installed and in service by a date approved by the Fire Marshal.

2. All buildings annexed into the City are required to comply with current BMC, NFPA and IFC standards. Installation of the fire detection system according to the approved plans shall occur within three years of the effective date of annexation or the ordinance codified in this chapter, whichever is later. The time for installation may be extended, at the discretion of the Fire Marshal, not to exceed a total of five years.

3. Noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter may result in the revocation of the Building Certificate of Occupancy.

4. Existing buildings or structures to which additions, alterations or repairs are made shall comply with all requirements for new buildings or structures in those portions being altered, repaired or added to, as adopted by the Bothell Municipal Code. When additions to structures or alterations, or repairs to any structure within any 12-month period exceeds 50 percent of the assessed value of an existing building or structure, such building or structure shall be made to conform to all the requirements of BMC 20.10.060.9 for a new building.

5. In the case of buildings or structures to which additions are made such that the resulting total square footage of the building exceeds that listed in BMC 20.10.060.9, the entire building or structure shall be made to comply with BMC 20.10.060.9.

6. Change of Use. Any change in use of an existing building or development that would place it in a different occupancy classification or division, as defined in the International Building Code, shall meet all the requirements for the new occupancy or use as set forth in BMC 20.10.060.9.

RR. Subsection 912.5, Signs, is hereby amended to read as follows:

912.5 Signs

A red metal sign with white raised letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES, COMBINED, DRY S/PIPES, DRY S/P & SPKRS, BOOST TO _____ (as specified by the fire code official) PSI, or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable. If it is not readily apparent which building or portion the fire department connection serves, the sign shall also include the premise address or building identification, and the portion of the building protected.

EXCEPTION:

A metal sign with letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size may match the fire department connection where chrome, brass or other approved decorative finish is utilized.

SS. A new subsection 912.5.1, Markings, is hereby added to read as follows:

912.5.1 Markings.

The fire department connection stand-alone pipe shall be painted red for greater visibility.

EXCEPTION:

Fire department connections such as chrome, brass, or other approved decorative finish.

Point of Information Systems utilizing Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV’s) must note the required boosted pressure at the Fire Department Connection, in order to overcome the PRV setting.

TT. Subsection 914.2.1, Automatic Sprinkler System, is hereby amended to read as follows:

914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system

Covered and open mall building and buildings connected shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.1.1, which shall comply with the following:

1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be complete and operative throughout occupied space in the mall building prior to occupancy of any of the tenant spaces. Unoccupied tenant spaces shall be similarly protected unless provided with approved alternative protection.

2. Sprinkler protection for the mall of a covered mall building shall be independent from that provided for tenant spaces or anchors. Where tenant spaces are supplied by the same system, they shall be independently controlled.

3. Sprinkler protection for the tenant spaces of an open mall building shall be independent from that provided for anchor buildings.

4. Sprinkler protection shall be provided beneath exterior circulation balconies located adjacent to an open mall.

5. Where tenant spaces are supplied by the same system, they shall be independently controlled.

UU. Subsection 914.3.1, Automatic Sprinkler System – High-Rise Building, is hereby amended to read as follows:

914.3.1 Automatic Sprinkler System – High-Rise Building

Buildings and structures shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and a secondary water supply where required by Section 914.3.2.