HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-01-Ordinance 2843_2015 International Building and Fire Codes AdoptionORDINANCE NO.2843
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 222 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF WAUKEK,IOWA AND TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THK 2015
EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES (I-CODES™)AND MORE
SPECIFICALLY THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE,THK
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE,THK
2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AND CONSERVATION CODE,AND BY
REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS CURRENTLY USED BY
THE STATE OF IOWA TO REGULATE THE ERECTION,CONSTRUCTION,
ENLARGEMENT,ALTERATION,REPAIR,MOVING,REMOVAL,CONVERSION,
DEMOLITION,OCCUPANCY,EQUIPMKNT,USE,HEIGHT,AREA AND
MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES,INCLUDING INSTALLATION
OF MOBILE,MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOMES;TO PROVIDE FOR THK
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES;AND TO PROVIDE
PENALTIKS FOR VIOLATIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,
IOWA:
jj222.0 Waukee Municipal Code,Building Code Regulations and Penalties for
Violations,is hereby repealed,and the following ordinance is hereby enacted in lieu thereof:
$222.1 Administrative Provisions.Administration of this ordinance shall be as
provided in this section and in the following sections of the several codes named which are hereby
adopted by reference to provide procedures for local enforcement of the codes,constituting the
International Codes.The Administrative Official or his/her designee,designated by the City
Council,shall be responsible for the enforcement of the International Codes.He or she shall be
accountable for the issuance of all applicable permits under this ordinance which shall include
building permits issued in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waukee.The
Administrative Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code,subject to approval of the Council of the
City of Waukee,as he/she may deem necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions
of this code.Such interpretations,rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and
purpose of this code.
(222.2 Adoption of the 2015 International Residential Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Residential Code,2015
Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full,including
Appendix Chapters E,I,and 0 except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified
or amended.
$222.3 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Residential Code,2015
Edition,are hereby made:
A.Insert Section R101.1 to read City of Waukee as the applicable jurisdiction.
B.Delete Section R105.2(1)and replace as follows:
1.One-story detached accessory structures,provided the floor area does not
exceed 120 square feet.
C.Delete Sections R105.2(2),R105.2(4),R105.2(5),and R105.2(10).
D.Add the following to Section R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees:
TOTAL VALUATION
$1.00 to $500.00 $15.00
FEE"'
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 TO
$100,000.00
$100,001.00 TO
$1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
$15.00 for the first $500 plus $2.00 for
each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof
to and including $2,000.00
$45.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $8.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof,to and including $25,000.00
$229.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.00
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof,to and including $50,000.00
$404.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.00
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof,to and including $100,000.00
$654.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or
portion thereof,to and including
$1,000,000.00
$3,354.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus
$2.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof.
*Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
E.Add the following to Section R108.3:The Building Valuation will be derived
from the most current Building Valuation Data Schedule published in the
Building Safety Journal.
The method for determining the value of the additional listed residential items
will be as follows:The square foot of the listed structure,times the Dwelling-
Type V -Wood Frame value,times the %multiplier assigned to each listed item.
l.Open Decks -8%
2.Screened Porches -15%
3.In-ground Pools -17%
4.Above-ground pools -8%
5.3 Season Porches -50%
F.Amend Section R108.5 to read as follows:Fee Refunds.The administrative
official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected.
The administrative official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent
of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
The administrative official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent
of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan
review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is
done.
The administrative official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on
written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the
date of fee payment.
G.Amend Section R110.1 under Exception,add the following:
On all new construction,all necessary walks,drives and approaches,and all
seeding and sodding are to be installed before a final Certificate of Occupancy is
issued.
For one and two family residential lots,two trees (one inch caliper or greater)
must also be planted.
H.Amend Section R202 TOWNHOUSE:A single-family dwelling unit constructed
in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from the
foundation to roof.Townhome groups of more than 12,000 square feet shall have
a yard or public way on at least two sides.
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J.Amend Section R301.2.1.3 to add the following:
For purposes of determining wind loads,the minimum basic wind speed shall be
considered as 115 miles per hour;except when referenced documents are based
on fastest mile wind velocities,Table R301.2(1)shall be used.
K.Amend Section R301.2.3 to add the following:
For purposes of determining snow loads,the minimum ground snow load for
design purposes shall be 30 pounds per square foot.Subsequent increases or
decreases shall be allowed as otherwise provided in this code,except that the
minimum allowable flat roof snow load may be reduced to not less than 80
percent of the ground snow load.
L.Amend section R302.3 to read:For purposes of fire-resistive separation,two
family dwelling units shall be considered as townhouses and shall be constructed
in accordance with R302.2
M.Amend Section R302.5.1 Removed section due to current language.
N.Delete Section R302.13
O.Amend Section R310.1 to add the following exception 2:
2.For 1 and 2 family dwellings constructed under the provisions of the 1998
Uniform Building Code or a previously adopted code (prior to 1988)that are
undergoing a renovation which requires an emergency escape window to an
existing basement without a compliant emergency escape window;an emergency
escape window shall not be required where the following conditions are met:
A.An emergency escape window or door and the stairs to the floor above
are placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of
the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the basement area.
B.Additional smoke alarms are installed in each area or room in the
basement.
C.The common path or egress travel distance starting in the remote
corner of the bedroom does not exceed 25 feet.
D.The underside and supporting structure of the stair to the floors above
is protected with '/~inch gypsum board or equivalent.
Note:This exception does not apply to townhouses.
P.Amend Section R310.2.2 to add the following exception:
A landing may be provided to meet the maximum sill height of forty-four (44)
inches above the floor or landing provided.The landing shall be not less than
thirty-six (36)inches wide,not less than twelve (12)inches out from the exterior
wall,and not more than twenty-four (24)inches in height.The landing shall be
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permanently affixed to the floor below or the wall under the window it serves.
Q.Amend Section R311.7.5.1 to add the following exception:
The dimension of the top and bottom riser of a stair may vary up to 1-inch (25.4
mm)from the stairway riser dimension;however,in no case shall the riser height
exceed seven and three-quarter inches.
R.Delete Section R313.1 and replace with the following:
313.1 Townhouses automatic fire sprinkler systems.An automatic residential fire
sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses.
Exceptions:
l.An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required where
additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have
an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.
2.Townhouse structures where the conditioned square footage of the
entire building is less than twelve thousand (12,000)square feet.
For purposes of this section,conditioned space shall be defined as
space that can be occupied but shall not include garages or attics.
3.For townhouses under 12,000 square feet,both a front and rear
egress shall be provided;otherwise,an automatic residential fire
sprinkler system shall be installed.
S.Delete Section R313.2 and replace with the following:
313.2 One and two-family dwelling automatic fire sprinkler systems.An
automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one and
two-family dwellings.
Exceptions:
l.An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be
required where additions or alterations are made to existing
buildings that are not already provided with an automatic
residential fire sprinkler system.
2.One and two-family dwellings containing less than eight thousand
(8,000)square feet of floor space,excluding attached garages and
other unenclosed areas.
T.Amend Section R317.1 to add the following:
8.Fences.Residential fences shall be chain link,ornamental iron,
PVC(Composite,or approved wood not more than six foot (6')higher than grade
at the fence line.The face of the fence shall be equally attractive on both sides.
However,if one side of the fence is considered less attractive because of
structural members,etc.,the less desirable side of the fence shall be directed
toward the developing property or away from the public thoroughfare.Wood
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used in fences shall be treated wood,or approved wood of natural resistance to
decay.
U.Replace Table R403.1(1),(2),(3)with the following:
TABLE R403.1
FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS
Number of
Stories
Thickness of
Foundation
Walls
Unit
Concrete
Mnsunr
Minimum
Width of
Footing
(inches)
16
Thickness of
Footing
(inches
Minimum
Depth of
Foundation
Below Natural
Surface of
Ground and
Finish Grade
inches)
42
42
10 10 18 12 42
V.Delete Section R403.1.4.1 Exception I and replace with the following:
Protection for detached garages and other accessory structures 1,000 square feet
or less in size,with a maximum height or eighteen (18)feet,located more than ten
(10)feet from a dwelling,attached garage,or other principal structures,may be
accomplished with a floating slab.The floating slab shall include a thickened slab
edge or a minimum twelve (12)inches thick.Six inches of the thickened slab
shall be below grade and six inches shall be above finished grade.The bottom
portion of the thickened slab area shall be twelve (12)by twelve (12)inches.Two
//4 rebar shall be placed within the thickened edge continuous around the
perimeter of the slab.The floor shall be Portland cement concrete not less than
four (4)inches thick.Garage floor areas shall have all sod and/or debris removed.
For detached garages and accessory structures exceeding 1,000 square feet,a frost
protected footing and foundation shall be required.
W.Delete Section R403.1.4.1 Exception 2.
X.Amend Section R404 to add the following:
1.Scope.Notwithstanding other design requirements of Sections R404.1-
R404.1.5.1 of the International Residential Code,foundation retaining walls
for one and two family dwelling occupancies of Type V construction may be
constructed in accordance with this section,provided that use or building site
conditions affecting such walls are within the limitations specified in this
section.
2.Specifications.General specifications for such foundation retaining walls shall
be as follows:
a.Eight-,Nine-and Ten-foot High Walls
The maximum height of the foundation wall for eight-foot walls
shall be seven feet eight inches (7'8"),for nine-foot walls shall be
eight feet eight inches (8'8"),and for ten-foot walls shall be nine feet
eight inches (9'8"),measured between foundation plate and a concrete
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floor slab having a minimum thickness of four inches.If such floor
slab is not provided,a specially designed means of providing lateral
support at the bottom of the wall shall be required.
2.The foundation plate shall be attached to the wall with one-half
inch steel bolts as prescribed in Section R403.1.3 of the International
Residential Code.
3.Material used for backfilling shall be carefully placed granular soil
of average or high permeability and shall be drained with an approved
drainage system as prescribed in Section R405.1 of the International
Residential Code.
4.Where soils containing a high percentage of clay,fine silt or
similar materials of low permeability or expansive soils are
encountered or where backfill materials are not drained or an
unusually high surcharge is to be placed adjacent to the wall,a
specially designed wall shall be required.
3.Hollow Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls
a.
b.
c.
Hollow concrete masonry units shall be set in Type M or Type S mortar.
All footings shall be of cast-in-place concrete having a minimum
compressive strength of 3,000 pounds per square inch at 28 days,and shall
be reinforced longitudinally with not less than two one-half inch diameter
steel bars placed continuously throughout.Footing reinforcement shall be
symmetrically placed and so located as to ensure no less than three inches
of concrete cover on all sides.
Foundation walls having a nominal thickness of not less than 12 inches
may be un-reinforced.Other foundation walls shall comply with the
following requirements:
The nominal thickness of concrete masonry units shall not be less
than eight inches.
z.When a foundation wall has a horizontal clear span of more than
12 feet between supporting cross walls or corners,fully grouted
vertical reinforcing shall be provided in the center of said wall in the
amount of 0.075 square inches of ASTM A615 grade 40 steel per
lineal foot of wall.All reinforcing steel shall be deformed bars spaced
no more than 8 foot on center.All grout shall comply with Section
607 and 609 of the International Residential Code.
4.Cast-in-place Plain Concrete Foundation Walls
Cast-in-place concrete foundation walls constructed under the provisions
of this subsection shall be concrete having a minimum compressive
strength of 28 days of not less than 3,000 pounds per square inch.All
materials,proportioning,and placing shall conform to the requirements of
Chapter 4 of the International Residential Code.In addition:
The minimum thickness of wall shall be seven and one-half inches
for eight-foot high walls.
z.Walls shall be reinforced with no less than three I/2-inch diameter
deformed ASTM A615 grade 40 steel bars placed horizontally at the
center of the wall,with one bar located near the top,one bar located
near the bottom,and one bar located near mid-height of the wall for
eight-foot high walls.
s.Nine-and ten-foot high walls shall have a minimum thickness of 8
inches.Walls shall be reinforced with ASTM A615 grade 40
deformed steel bars.Steel bars of I/2-inch diameter shall be placed in
the center of the wall horizontally at 2 feet on center and 20 inches on
center vertically.Steel bars of 5/8-inch diameter shall be placed in the
center of the wall horizontally at 2 feet on center and 30 inches on
center vertically.(The use of 5/8-inch steel bars is optional.)"
Y.Amend Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency —Energy Efficiency,of the IRC is hereby
amended by deleting this chapter and inserting the following:
Provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code as currently adopted
and amended by the Iowa State Building Code Bureau shall apply to all matters
governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
Administration shall be prescribed in "this code"and the regulations shall be
known as the Waukee Energy Code.
Z.Amend Section R1601.4 to add the following:
Section 1601.4 Installation.Duct installation shall comply with sections
M1601.4.1 through M1601.4.11
Section 1601.4.11.Air plenum and duct separation.Air plenums and
ducts located in floor and wall cavities shall be separated from
unconditioned spaces by construction with sufficient insulation to meet
energy code requirements.These areas include but are not limited to
exterior walls,cantilevered floors,and floors above garages.
AA.Delete Section R G2414.5.3 (403.5.4)and replace with the following:
Section G2414.5.3 (403.5.4):Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing.Arc
resistant corrugated stainless steel tubing shall be listed in accordance
with ANSI LC I (Optional Section 5.16)/CSA 6.26.
BB.Delete Section R G2415.5.2 (404.2)and replace with the following:
Section G2415.2 (404.2):CSST.Only CSST with an Arc Resistant
Jacket or Covering System listed in accordance with ANSI LC-I
(Optional Section 5.16)/CSA 6.26-2016 shall be installed in accordance
with the terms of its approval,the conditions of listing,the manufactures
instructions and this code including electrical bonding requirements in
Section G2411.CSST shall not be used for through wall penetrations
from the point of delivery of the gas supply to the inside of the structure.
CSST shall not be installed in locations where subject to physical damage
unless protected in an approved manner.
$222.4 Adoption of the 2015 International Building Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Building Code,2015
Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full to include
Appendix K except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
t'1222.5 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Building Code,2015
Edition,are hereby made:
A.Insert Section 101.1 to read City of Waukee
B.Delete Sections 105.2(2),105.2(5),105.2(6).
C.Add the following to Section 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees:
TOTAL VALUATION
$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 TO $100,000.00
$100,001.00 TO
$1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
$15.00
FEE*
$15.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof,to and
including $2,000.00
$45.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $8.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and
including $25,000.00
$229.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to
and including $50,000.00
$404.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to
and including $100,000.00
$654.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or portion thereof,to
and including $1,000,000.00
$3,354.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.50
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
*Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
D.Amend Section 202 TOWNHOUSE:A single-family dwelling unit constructed in
a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from the
foundation to roof.Townhome groups of more than 12,000 square feet shall have
a yard or public way on at least two sides.
E.Delete Section 308.6.4 and replace with the following:
308.6.4 Eight or fewer persons receiving care in a dwelling unit.A facility such
as the above within a dwelling unit and having eight or fewer persons receiving
custodial care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with
the International Residential Code.
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F.Delete Section 310.5 and 310.5.1 and replace with the following:
310.5 Residential Group R-3.Residential Group R-3 occupancies where the
occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-l,R-2,
R-4 or I,including:
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units.
Boarding houses (non transient)with 16 or fewer occupants.
Boarding houses (transient)with 10 or fewer occupants.
Care facilities as identified in Sections 308.3.4 or 308.4.2 that provide
accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving care.
Day Care facilities as identified in Sections 308.6.4 located within single
family dwellings with 8 or fewer persons receiving custodial care.
Congregate living facilities (non transient)with 16 or fewer occupants.
Congregate living facilities (transient)with 10 or fewer occupants.
Lodging houses with five or fewer guest rooms.
310.5.1 Care facilities within a dwelling.Care facilities that are located within a
single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential
Code in accordance with this section.
310.5.1.1 24-hour care facilities within a dwelling.Care facilities as identified in
sections 308.3.4 or 308.4.2 that provide accommodations for 5 or fewer persons
receiving custodial care in a single-family dwelling for 24-hours per day are
permitted to comply with the International Residential Code provided an
automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or
Section P2904 of the International Residential Code.
310.5.1.2 Day care facilities within a dwelling.Day care facilities as identified in
section 308.6.4 that provide custodial care for 8 or fewer persons for less than 24-
hours per day in a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the
International Residential Code.
Exceptions:Day care facilities as identified in section 308.6.4 that provide
custodial care for 16 or fewer persons for less than 24-hours per day in a
single-family dwelling,and are registered with the State of Iowa
Department of Human Services as child development homes on or before
January 1,2017,are permitted to comply with the International
Residential Code.
G.Delete Section 403.3.2 and replace with the following:
403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps.Required fire pumps shall be
supplied by connections to a minimum of two water mains located in different
streets.Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the
water main and the pumps.Each connection and the supply piping between the
connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required
for the pumps to operate.
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Exception:Two connections to the same main shall be permitted provide
the main is valved such that an interruption can be isolated so that the
water supply will continue without interruption through at least one of the
connections.
H.Amend Section 423.4 to add the following exception:
Exception:Existing schools undergoing alterations,additions,or
construction of new accessory buildings.
I.Amend Section 901.8 to add the following:
901.8 Fire Sprinkler Riser Room.A fire sprinkler riser room shall be separated
from the electrical room.The riser room shall have no electrical panels,devices,
or apparatus inside the room other than the outlets or support equipment (lighting,
air compressor,and heater)required for the use of the fire sprinkler system and/or
the fire alarm panel.The sprinkler riser room shall not be accessed from the
electrical room,but the electrical room may be accessed from the fire riser room.
J.Delete Section 903.2 and replace with the following:
903.2 Where required.Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings
and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1
through 903.2.12.consistent with adopted amendments to the 2015 International
Fire Code for the City of Waukee.
Exceptions:
1.Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used
exclusively for telecommunications equipment,associated
electrical power distribution equipment,batteries and standby
engines,provided those spaces or areas are equipped
throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in
accordance with Section 907.2 and are separate from the
remainder of the building by not less than I-hour fire barriers
consnucted in accordance with Section 707 of the International
Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies
constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International
Building Code,or both.
K.Delete Section 903.2.11.1.3 and replace with the following:
903.2.11.1.3 Basements.Where any portion of a basement is located more than
75 feet (22 860 mm)from openings required by Section 903.2.11.1,the basement
shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
L.Delete Section 903.4.2 and replace with the following:
903.4.2 Alarms.An approved weather proof audible device suitable for outdoor
use with 110 candela visual signal shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler
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system.Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow
equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in
the system.Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an
approved location.Where a fire alarm system is installed,actuation of the
automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
M.Add the following Section 905.3.9:
905.3.9 Building Footprint and Access.Where the most remote portion of a floor
or story is more than 400 feet from a hose connection or fire department access
road,the fire code official is authorized to require standpipes to be provided in
approved locations.Class I manual standpipes shall be allowed.
N.Add the following Section 907.1.4:
907.1.4 FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panels)
Each building shall have no more than I FACP.
Installation of fire alarm panel shall not exceed six feet in height measured from
the floor to the top of the unit.
Exception:Suppression system releasing panels are not required to meet
the height requirement or the limitation in the number of panels.
O.Amend Section 907.2 to add the following exception:
Exception:
3.Fire Area and Occupant Load amendments,refer to 2015 IFC
amendments.
P.Delete Section 907.6.6 and replace with the following:
907.6.6 Monitoring.Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the
International Building Code shall be monitored at a central station approved and
listed under UL 827 in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exception:Monitoring station is not required for:
1.Automatic sprinkler and fire alarm systems in one-and
two-family dwellings.
Q.Delete Section 910.2.1 and replace with the following:
910.2.1 Group F-I or S-1.Smoke and heat vents installed in accordance with
Section 910.3 or a mechanical smoke removal system installed in accordance with
Section 910.4 shall be installed in buildings and portions thereof used as a Group
F-1 or S-I occupancy having more than 30,000 square feet (2787 square meters)
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of undivided area.In occupied portions of a building equipped throughout with
an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 903.3.1.1,where the upper
surface of the story is not a roof assembly,a mechanical smoke removal system in
accordance with Section 910.4 shall be installed.
Exception:Group S-I aircraft repair hangars.
R.Delete Section 1008.3.1 and replace with the following:
1008.3.1 General.In the event of the power supply failure in rooms and spaces
400 square feet or greater,an emergency electrical system shall automatically
illuminate all of the following areas:
l.Aisles.
2.Corridors.
3.Exit access stairways and ramps.
S.Delete Section 1008.3.2 and replace with the following:
1008.3.2 Buildings.In the event of the power supply failure in rooms and spaces
400 square feet or greater an emergency electrical system shall automatically
illuminate all of the following areas:
1.Interior exit access stairways and ramps.
2.Interior and exterior exit stairways and ramps.
3.Exit passageways.
4.Vestibules and areas on the level of exit discharge used for exit
discharge in accordance with Section 1028.1.
5.Exterior landings as required by Section 1010.1.6 for exit
doorways that lead directly to the exit discharge.
T.Amend Section 1008.3.3.to replace ¹5 with the following:
5.Public restrooms containing more than one water closet/urinal or that
are accessible.
U.Amend Section 1009.2 to add the following:
11.Components of exterior walking surfaces shall be concrete,asphalt,or
other approved hard surface.
V.Delete Section 1010.1.6 and replace with the following:
1010.1.6.For landings required by Section 1010.1.5 to be at the same elevation on
each side of the door,exterior landings at doors shall be provided with frost
protection.
W.Amend Section 1010.1.9.1 to add the following:
Thumb Turn Locks shall not be allowed.
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X.Add the following Section 1013.1.1:
1013.1.1 Additional Exit Signs.Exit signs may be required at the discretion of
the Administrative Official to clarify an exit or exit access.
Y.Delete Section 1013.3 and replace with the following:
1013.3 Exit Sign Illumination.Exit signs shall use an LED lighting system and
be illuminated internally.Exit signs are required to have battery backup unless an
onsite generator is used.Luminance on the face of an exit sign shall have an
intensity of not less than 5.0 foot candles (53.82 Iux).
Exception:Tactile Exit signs required by Section 1013.4 need not be
provided with illumination.
Z.Delete Sections 1013.5 and 1013.6 including 1013.6.1,1013.6.2 and 1013.6.3.
AA.Add the following Section 1028.5.1:
1028.5.1 Components of exterior walking surfaces shall be concrete,asphalt,or
other approved hard surface.
BB.Add the following Section 1030.5.3:
1030.5.3 Window well drainage.All window wells shall be provided with
approved drainage.
CC.Amend Section 1608.2 to add the following:For purposes of determining snow
loads,the minimum ground snow load for design purposes shall be 30 pounds per
square foot.Subsequent increases or decreases shall be allowed as otherwise
provided in this code,except that the minimum allowable flat roof snow load may
be reduced to not less than 80 percent of the ground snow load.
DD.In Section 1609.1.1 add the following:For purposes of determining wind loads,
the minimum basic wind speed shall be considered as 115 miles per hour;except
when referenced documents are based on fastest mile wind velocities,Table
1609.3(I)shall be used.
EE.Add the following to Section 1807.1 Foundation Retaining Walls for
Group R Occupancies:
1.Scope.Notwithstanding other design requirements of Chapters 18,19 and
21of the International Building Code,foundation retaining walls for Group R
occupancies of Type V construction may be constructed in accordance with
this section,provided that use or building site conditions affecting such walls
are within the limitations specified in this section.
2.Specifications.General specifications for such foundation retaining walls shall
be as follows:
Eight-,Nine-and Ten-foot High Walls
1.The maximum height of the foundation wall for eight-foot walls
shall be seven feet eight inches (7'8"),for nine-foot walls shall be
eight feet eight inches (8'8"),and for ten-foot walls shall be nine feet
eight inches (9'8"),measured between foundation plate and a concrete
floor slab having a minimum thickness of four inches.If such floor
slab is not provided,a specially designed means of providing lateral
support at the bottom of the wall shall be required.
2.The foundation plate shall be attached to the wall with one-half
inch steel bolts as prescribed in Section R403.1.6 of the International
Residential Code,
3.Material used for backfilling shall be carefully placed granular soil
of average or high permeability and shall be drained with an approved
drainage system as prescribed in Section R405.1 of the International
Residential Code.
4.Where soils containing a high percentage of clay,fine silt or
similar materials of low permeability or expansive soils are
encountered or where backfill materials are not drained or an
unusually high surcharge is to be placed adjacent to the wall,a
specially designed wall shall be required.
3.Hollow Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls
a.Hollow concrete masonry units shall be set in Type M or Type S mortar.
b.All footings shall be of cast-in-place concrete having a minimum
compressive strength of 3,000 pounds per square inch at 28 days,and shall
be reinforced longitudinally with not less than two one-half inch diameter
steel bars placed continuously throughout.Footing reinforcement shall be
symmetrically placed and so located as to ensure no less than three inches
of concrete cover on all sides.
Foundation walls having a nominal thickness of not less than 12 inches
may be un-reinforced.Other foundation walls shall comply with the
following requirements:
1.The nominal thickness of concrete masonry units shall not be less than
eight inches.
2.When a foundation wall has a horizontal clear span of more than 12
feet between supporting cross walls or corners,fully grouted vertical
reinforcing shall be provided in the center of said wall in the amount
of 0.075 square inches of ASTM A615 grade 40 steel per lineal foot of
wall.All reinforcing steel shall be deformed bars spaced no more than
8 foot on center.All grout shall comply with Section 607 and 609 of
the International Residential Code.
4.Cast-in-place Plain Concrete Foundation Walls
Cast-in-place concrete foundation walls constructed under the provisions
of this subsection shall be concrete having a minimum compressive
strength of 28 days of not less than 3,000 pounds per square inch.All
materials,proportioning,and placing shall conform to the requirements of
Chapter 4 of the International Residential Code.In addition:
1.The minimum thickness of wall shall be seven and one-half inches for
eight-foot high walls.
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2.Walls shall be reinforced with no less than three I/2-inch diameter
deformed ASTM A615 grade 40 steel bars placed horizontally at the
center of the wall,with one bar located near the top,one bar located
near the bottom,and one bar located near mid-height of the wall for
eight-foot high walls.
3.Nine-and ten-foot high walls shall have a minimum thickness of 8
inches.Walls shall be reinforced with ASTM A615 grade 40
deformed steel bars.Steel bars of I/2-inch diameter shall be placed in
the center of the wall horizontally at 2 feet on center and 20 inches on
center vertically.Steel bars of 5/8-inch diameter shall be placed in the
center of the wall horizontally at 2 feet on center and 30 inches on
center vertically.(The use of 5/8-inch steel bars is optional.)
FF.Replace Table 1809.7 with the following:
TABLE 1809.7
FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS
Number of
Stories
Thickness of
Foundation
Walls
Unit
Concrete
Musunr
Minimum
Width of
Footing
(inches
16
16
Thickness of
Footing
(inches
Minimum
Depth of
Foundation
Below Natural
Surface of
Ground and
Finish Grade
inches
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10 10 18 12 42
I1222.6 Adoption of the 2015 International Existing Building Code.Pursuant
to published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Existing Building
Code,2015 Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full
except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
I'1222.7 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Existing Building Code,
2015 Edition,are hereby made:
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A.Add the following to Section 108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees:
TOTAL VALUATION
$1.00 to $500.00 $15.00
FEE*
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 TO
$100,000.00
$100,001.00 TO
$1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
$15.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 for
each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $2,000.00
$45.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $8.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof,to and including $25,000.00
$229.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.00
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof,to and including $50,000.00
$404.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.00
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof,to and including $100,000.00
$654.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or
portion thereof,to and including
$1,000,000.00
$3,354.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus
$2.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof.
*Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
B.Conversion to condominium or multiple housing cooperative.
The conversion of any residential building or portion thereof to a
horizontal property regime or to a multiple housing cooperative shall be
treated as a change of occupancy classification for the building,
notwithstanding anything in the building codes to the contrary,and shall
conform to the International Building Code.
No person shall file or record a declaration in the office of the county
recorder to convert an existing structure located within the city to a
horizontal property regime unless a certificate of occupancy for
compliance with the current building codes has been issued by the
Administrative Official
3.No person shall file or record an instrument in the office of the county
recorder conveying an interest in real estate located in the city to a
multiple housing cooperative unless a certificate of occupancy for
compliance with the current building codes has been issued by the
Administrative Official.
At least 60 days before being filed or recorded in the office of the county
recorder,the applicant shall file a copy of such declaration or such
instrument,together with the following documents with the
Administrative Official,and shall also pay a conversion fee in the
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amount set in the schedule of fees adopted by the city council by
resolution:
a.Two copies of an as-built plan for the entire structure.
b.Building code analysis prepared by a licensed architect or
professional engineer demonstrating that the structure conforms
with the current building codes,or can be brought into
conformance with the current building codes by planned
improvements to be made to the structure.
Two copies of construction plans for planned improvements to be
made to the structure to bring the structure into conformance with
the current building codes.
Upon receipt of the documents and the conversion fee as provided above,
the Administrative Official shall review the building code analysis and
conduct such inspections of the structure as may be deemed appropriate by
the administrator to determine whether or not the structure conforms with
the requirements of paragraph (1)above.If the Administrative Official
determines that the structure has been shown to be in substantial
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (a)above,the
administrator shall cause a certificate of occupancy to be issued for the use
of the structure as a horizontal property regime or a multiple housing
cooperative.If the structure has not been shown to be in substantial
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (I)above,the
administrator shall give written notice to the applicant of any violations of
the applicable code requirements discovered to exist in the building.
(222.8 Adoption of the 2015 International Mechanical Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Mechanical Code,2015
Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full except for such
portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
I'1222.9 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Mechanical Code,2015
Edition,are hereby made:
A.The City of Waukee interprets "NFPA 54 and NFPA 58"as equivalent
alternatives for design to meet the intent of the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
B.Amend Section 106.5.2 to add the following:
The mechanical permit for new construction shall be deemed included in the
general building permit issued to the builder/general contractor.
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C.Amend Section 306.1 to add the following:
An unobstructed level working space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide
shall be provided on any side of equipnient where service access is required.
Administrative official or designee may approve service space reductions prior to
equipment installation,provided manufacturer's instructions are met.(excluding
suspended ceiling)
D.Amend Section 306.5 to add the following:
If the tenants of a multiple tenant building have,or are allowed to have,
mechanical facilities on or which penetrate the roof,then roof access ladders must
be provided for use by all such tenants and their agents and contractors in a
manner that does not require accessing space under the control of another tenant.
E.Delete Section 307.2.4.1 and replace with the following:
307.2.4.1 Ductless mini-split system traps.Ductless mini-split equipment that
produces condensate shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions.
F.Amend Section 603.1 to add the following:
Air plenums and ducts located in floor and wall cavities shall be separated from
unconditioned space by construction with insulation to meet energy code
requirements.These areas include but are not limited to exterior walls,
cantilevered floors,and floors above garages.
G.Amend Section 603.6.1.1 to add the following:
Flexible air ducts shall be designed and installed per manufacturer's installation
instructions and requirements.
H.Amend Section 1107.5.4 to add the following:
All press-connect fittings must be listed and labeled for refrigerant piping and
installed per manufacturer's instructions.
(222.10 Adoption of the 2015 International Plumbing Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Plumbing Code,2015
Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full except for such
portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
(222.I I Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Plumbing Code,2015
Edition,are hereby made:
The City of Waukee interprets the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as an equivalent alternative to
the 2015 International Plumbing Code.Where the UPC is chosen as the design code,the
following amendments are applicable;
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A.Amend Section UPC 609.1 to add the following language:
Water service piping shall have no less than five feet (5')of soil cover.
B.Amend Section UPC 701.2 to add the following language:
(7)The use of SDR 23.5 is an acceptable material for exterior building sewers.
C.Amend Section UPC 703.1.1 to add the following language;
703.1.1 Size of Drainage Piping.The main building drain shall be a minimum
four inch (4")diameter.
D.Amend Section UPC 718.3.1 to add the following language:
718.3.1 Protection from damage.Building sewers less than 42 inches below
grade shall be cast iron pipe or be protected with an engineered system to prevent
damage from freezing and frost heave.
E.Amend Section UPC 1014.1 to add the following language:
Notwithstanding provisions of section 1014.1,regulations of Fat Oil and Grease
(FOG)and sizing of FOG removal devices where connected to Wastewater
Reclamation Authority (WRA)system shall be in accordance with WRA
regulations for the regulations of industrial wastewater and commercial
wastewater.
F.Amend Section UPC 1208.5.3.4 to add the following language:
1208.5.3.4 Corrugated Stainless Steel.Only CSST with an Arc Resistant Jacket
or Covering System listed in accordance with ANSI LC-I (Optional Section
5.16)(CSA 6.26-2016 shall be installed in accordance with the terms of its
approval,the conditions of listing,the manufactures instructions and this code
including electrical bonding requirements in Section 1211.2.CSST shall not be
used for through wall penetrations from the point of delivery of the gas supply to
the inside of the structure.CSST shall not be installed in locations where subject
to physical damage unless protected in an approved manner.
(222.12 Adoption of the National Electrical Code.Pursuant to published notice
and public hearing,as required by law,the currently adopted by the State of Iowa Edition of the
National Electrical Code,published by the National Fire Protection Association,is hereby
adopted in full except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
sS222.13 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the National Electrical Code,as currently
adopted by the State of Iowa,are hereby made:
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A.Amend Section 90.2 to add the following language;
90.2(D)Scope.Permits required.Permits shall be required for work contained
within the scope of this article with the following exception:The electrical permit
for new construction shall be deemed included in the general building permit
issued to the builder/general contractor.
B.Amend Section 210.8 —Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel,
by adding the following exceptions:
Article 210.8(A)Dwelling Units (2).Garages,and also accessory buildings that
have a floor located at or below grade not intended as habitable rooms and limited
to storage areas,work areas,and areas of similar use.
Exception No.I to (2):Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
Exception No.2 to (2):A single receptacle or duplex receptacle for two
appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that,in normal use,
is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected
in accordance with 400.7(A)(6),(A)(7),or (A)(8).
Note:Receptacles installed under the exceptions to 210.8(A)(2)shall not be
considered as meeting the requirements of 210.52(G).
Article 210.8(A)Dwelling Units (5):Unfinished basements —for purposes of this
section,unfinished basements are defined as portions or areas of the basement not
intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas,work areas,and the like.
Exception No.2 to (5):Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
Exception No.3 to (5):A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two
appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that,in normal use,
is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected
in accordance with 400.7(A)(6),(A)(7),or (A)(8).
Note:Receptacles installed under the exceptions to 210.8(A)(5)shall not be
considered as meeting the requirements of 210.52(G).
lj222.14 Adoption of the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Fuel Gas Code,2015
Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full except for such
portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
I'1222.15 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Fuel Gas Code,2015
Edition are hereby made:
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A.Delete Section 5.6.3.4 and the replace with the following:
5.6.3.4 Corrugated Stainless Steel.Only CSST with an Arc Resistant Jacket or
Covering System listed in accordance with ANSI LC-1 (Optional Section 5.16)/CSA
6.26-2016 shall be installed in accordance with the terms of its approval,the
conditions of listing,the manufactures instructions and this code including electrical
bonding requirements in Section 7.13.2.CSST shall not be used for through wall
penetrations from the point of delivery of the gas supply to the inside of the structure.
CSST shall not be installed in locations where subject to physical damage unless
protected in an approved manner.
(222.15 Adoption of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code.
Pursuant to published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Property
Maintenance Code,2015 Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby
adopted in full except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
)222.17 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Property Maintenance
Code,2015 Edition,are hereby made:
A.Amend Section 304.14 to read as follows:
During the period from April 15"to October 15",every door,window and other
outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms,food preparation areas,
food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for
human consumption are processed,manufactured,packaged or stored,shall be
supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16
mesh per 25 mm)and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good
working condition.
)222.18 Adoption of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code.
Pursuant to published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Energy
Conservation Code,2012 Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby
adopted in full except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
(222.19 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Energy Conservation
Code,2012 Edition,are hereby made:
A.The provisions of the International Energy Code as currently adopted and
amended by the Iowa State Building Code Bureau shall apply to all matters
governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
B.Delete Sections 101.1,101.2,103.3.1,103.3.2,103.3.3,103.4,103.5,and all of
Sections 104,107,108 and 109.
C.All energy code compliance inspections shall be completed by a third party
certified to do such inspections with a report submitted to the Administrative
Official showing compliance with the State adopted energy code.
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D.Amend Section 408.2 to add the following:
The Commissioning Agent shall be in no way affiliated with the project's design,
installation or sale of products,to avoid any conflict of interest.The
Commissioning Agent shall be accredited by an industry-recognized certification
program,to be determined by the AHJ.
E.Delete Section C408.2 and replace with the following;
Mechanical systems and service water-heating systems commissioning and
completion requirements.Prior to the final mechanical and plumbing inspections,
the registered design professional or approved agency shall provide evidence of
mechanical systems commissioning and completion in accordance with the
provisions of this section.The Commissioning Agent shall be in no way affiliated
with the project's design,installation or sale of products,to avoid any conflict of
interest.The Commissioning Agent shall be accredited by an industry-recognized
certification program,to be determined by the AHJ.
$222.20 Adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code.Pursuant to published
notice and public hearing,as required by law,the Intevnational Fire Code,2015 edition,
including Appendix Chapters B,C,D,I,and K,(see Intevnational Fire Code Section 101.2.1,
2015 edition),as published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full as the
Fire Code of City of Waukee,for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property
from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage,handling and use of hazardous
substances,materials and devices,and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the
occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided;and each and all of the regulations,
provisions,penalties,conditions and terms of said Fire Code are hereby referred to,adopted,and
made a part hereof,as if fully set out in this legislation,with the additions,insertions,deletions
and changes,if any,prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.
)222.21 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Fire Code,2015 Edition,
are hereby made:
A.Section 101.1 Insert:City of Waukee
B.Insert New Code Section IFC 105.4.1.2:
105.4.1.2 Fire Protection System Submittals.All life safety plans submitted for
review to include,but not limited to,fire sprinkler system plans,fire alarm system
plans,and clean agent system plans shall be designed and stamped by a person with a
minimum of a NICET III certification,fire protection engineer,qualified engineer with
two (2)years demonstrated experience in life safety system design,or equivalency as
determined by the code official.Plan approval will be based upon the plans submitted
by the equipment supplier utilizing the above requirements.
C.Insert New Code Section IFC 105.4.1.3:
105.4.1.3 Life Safety Plan Review Technical Assistance.All NEW fire sprinkler
systems,fire alarm system,fire pumps,clean agent systems,kitchen hood suppression
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systems shall be submitted to the Waukee contracted third party engineer for review.A
copy of the application and fee schedule can be obtained from the Waukee Fire
Department website or the Waukee Fire Department.The Code Official has the
authority to require additions to the existing fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm
systems to be sent to the Waukee contracted third party for review.
D.Delete Code Section IFC 105.6 and replace with the following language:
105.6 Required Operation Permits.The fire code official is authorized to issue
operational permits for the operations as set forth in Sections 105.6.2,105.6.9,
105.6.11,105.6.14,105.6.16,105.6.23,105.6.28,105.6.30,105.6.32,105.6.34,
105.6.36,105.6.43,105.6.45.
E.Delete Code Section IFC 105.7 and replace with the following language:
105.7 Required Construction Permits.The fire code official is authorized to issue
construction permits for work as set foith in Sections 105.7.1,105.7.3,105.7.4 105.7.5,
105.7.6,105.7.7,105.7.8,105.7.9,105.7.10,105.7.12,105.7.13,105.7.14,105.7.15,
105.7.17,105.7.18
F.Code Section 108:Refer to Waukee Board of Appeals.
G.Insert New Code Section IFC 107.1.1:
107.1.1 Inspection Tags.Tags for inspection of fire suppression systems,fire
extinguishers,and fire alarm systems are required to be White West Metro Fire
Prevention Bureau.These tags can be purchased from the West Des Moines Fire
Prevention Bureau for use in the City of Waukee.
H.Delete Code Section IFC 107.3 and replace with the following language:
107.3 Recordkeeping.A record of periodic inspections,tests,servicing and other
operations 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 has prescribed the form and format of such record keeping to be
electronically submitted through a web based system,The Compliance Engine.
The fire code official is authorized to require that certain required records be filed with
the fire code official.
Owners or premise property manager designee shall have the contractor licensed to
inspect fire prevention and life safety systems within the State of Iowa are required to
submit their reports of systems within the City of Waukee jurisdiction.All reports shall
be submitted within 30 days of the inspection or maintenance completion.Systems
with impairments should be reported immediately.
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I.Delete Code Section IFC 109.4 and replace with the following language:
109.4 Violation penalties.Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect,install,alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the fire code official,or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless declared to be a municipal infraction in this
code or in any city ordinances.If the act is not declared to be a misdemeanor or a
municipal infraction and if no specific penalty is provided therefore,the violation of an
such provision shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor punishable by a civil penalty fine
of not more than six hundred twenty five dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 30,
or both such fine and imprisonment as provided in Section 903.01,subsection I,
paragraph a of the Iowa Code.The City of Waukee may classify a municipal infraction
per Section 364.22 subsection I paragraph b in this Code or in any city ordinance,the
violation of any such provision shall be punishable by a civil penalty of not more than
seven hundred fifty dollars for each violation or if the infraction is a repeat offense,a
civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each repeat offense.Each day that
a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
L Section 111.4 Insert:[$65][$626]
K.Delete Code Section IFC 113.2.1 and replace with the following language:
113.2.1 Operational Permit Fee.Each operational permit fee,with the exception of
105.6.14,105.6.15 and 105.6.45 shall be $50.00;this permit includes one hour of
inspection time;an hourly rate of $30.00 after the first hour;first re-inspection is at no
charge during normal business hours (8:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday).
L.Delete Code Section IFC 113.2.2 and replace with the following language:
113.2.2 The construction permit/plan review fee schedule is square footage based
and shall be as follows:
0-6,000 square feet
6,001-12,000 square feet
12,001-24,000 s uare feet
24,001-50,000 square feet
50,001-100,000 square feet
100,001-500,000 square feet
500,001-1,000,00 square feet
1,000,001 square feet and above
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
$400.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00 +$100.00 for every 6,000
square feet above 1,000,000
Construction permits include 2 hours of inspection time;an hourly rate of $30.00 after
the 2nd hour may be charged by the code official;first re-inspection is at no charge
during normal business hours (8:00am to 4;30p.m,Monday through Friday)
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This permit includes two hours of inspection time;an hourly rate of $30.00 after the
first hour may be charged by the code official;first re-inspection is a no charge during
normal business hours (8:00a.m.to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday),fees shall have
inspection fees of $150.00 per hour per inspector.
M.Delete Code Section IFC 113.2.3 and replace with the following language:
113.2.3 Re-inspection Fees.
First re-inspection
Second re-inspection
Third re-inspection
Fourth re-inspection
Fifth or more re-inspection
No charge
$100.00
$300.00
$600.00
$1,000.00
This permit includes two hours of inspection time;an hourly rate of $30.00 after the
first hour may be charged by the code official;first re-inspection is a no charge during
normal business hours (8:00a.m.to 4:30 p.m.,Monday tlirough Friday),fees shall have
inspection fees of $150.00 per hour per inspector
N.Delete Code Section IFC 113.2.3 and replace with the following language:
113.2.3 Life Safety Plan submittal Fee for Internal Fire Department Review.Life
Safety plans submitted for initial review that are not required to go to the Waukee
contracted third party engineer by the Code Official shall pay a review fee of $100.00.
Plans that are required to be reviewed by the Waukee contracted third party engineer
are not subject to the fee.
All of the above noted fees are subject to an annual revision,by City Council
Resolution,based on a rate equivalent to a positive September Consumer Price Index
(CPI-W),and rounded to the nearest whole dollar,for subsequent fiscal year (July 1 st.)
O.Delete Code Section IFC 113.3.1 and replace with the following language:
113.3.1 Work commencing before permit issuance fee.If required life safety plans
are not received at the Waukee Fire Department prior to 7 days before the final
certificate of occupancy inspection is scheduled,a fee of $200.00 shall be paid by the
submitting company prior to the inspection taking placed and the inspection will be re-
scheduled for a date as determined by the Code Official.
P.Delete Code Section IFC 113.4 and replace with the following language:
113.4.Mitigation Reimbursement Fees.Reimbursement fees that are actual and
necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the mitigation of specialized emergencies
including,but not limited to,hazardous materials,specialized rescue,and crime scenes
(including arson)shall be invoiced to the responsible person,firm or corporation.An
available fee schedule shall be reviewed and posted annually by the Fire Chiefs Office.
Fees may include,but not limited to,personnel compensation,apparatus use,equipment
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use and specialized contract labor associated with the mitigation of the specialized
emergency.
Q.Delete Code Section IFC 308.1.4 and replace with the following language:
308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devices.
Charcoal burners,other open-flame cooking devices,and other devices that produce
ashes or embers shall not be operated on balconies or within 20 feet (3048 mm)of
combustible construction.Location of LP containers shall comply with Section 6104.
Exceptions:
l.One-and two-family dwellings,constructed in accordance with the International
Residential Code.
2.LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater
than 20 pounds.
R.Delete Code Section IFC 503.2.1 and replace with the following language:
503.2.1 Dimensions.Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed
width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm),exclusive of shoulders,except for approved
security gates in accordance with Section 503.6,and an unobstructed vertical clearance
of not less than 14 feet (4268 mm).
S.Delete Code Section IFC 505.1 and replace with the following language:
505.1 Address identification.
New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible
from the street or road fronting the property.These numbers shall be black or white and
shall contrast with their background.Where required by the fire code official,address
numbers shall be provided in greater dimension or additional approved locations to
facilitate emergency response.Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or
alphabetical letters.Numbers and letters shall be a minimum height and a minimum
stroke width as dictated by Table 505.1.Where access is by means of a private road
and the building cannot be viewed from the public way,a monument,pole or other sign
or means shall be used to identify the structure.Address numbers shall be maintained.
Table 505.1
Minimum Height and Stroke Width'b
Distance from the
centerline of the
Public Way (Ft)
Less than 100
100 199
Minimum
Height
(in)
Minimum
Stroke Width
(in)
3/4
200 299
For each additional 100 Increase 2 Increase I/2,
'Exterior suite identification,minimum height shall be 4 inches and stroke width shall be Y2.inch.
'Interior suite identification,minimum height shall be 2 inches and stroke width shall be '/~inch.
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T.Delete Code Section IFC 507.5.1.land replace with the following language:
507.5.1.1 Hydrant for fire department connections.
Buildings equipped with a fire department connection installed in accordance with
Section 912 shall have a fire hydrant located on a fire access road within 100 feet (30
m)of the fire department connection as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the building.
Exception:The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet (30 m)where approved
by the fire code official.
U.Delete Code Section IFC 507.5.5 and replace with the following language:
507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants.
A 5-foot (1524 mm)horizontal clear space shall be maintained around the
circumference of fire hydrants,as measured from the center-point of the hydrant,
except as otherwise required or approved.
V.Insert New Code Section IFC 507.5.7:
507.5.7 Fire Hydrant Markers and Identification Color.When required by the
Fire Code Official,hydrant locations shall be identified by the installation of an
approved reflective marker.Both public and private hydrants shall comply with and
be painted to Local Water Utility specifications.
W.Insert New Code Section IFC 507.5.8:
507.5.8 Fire Hydrant Installation.Fire hydrants shall be installed with the grade
mark on the fire hydrant at the level of finished grade.The large diameter
connection shall be installed such that the connection is oriented facing the fire
department access road.
X.Modify Code Section IFC 508.1 and replace with the following language:
508.1 General.
Where required by other sections of this code,Table 508.1,and in all buildings
classified as high-rise buildings by the International Building Code,afire
command center for fire department operations shall be provided and shall
comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.6.
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Y.Add Code Section IFC Table 508.1:
Table 508.1 Fire Command Center Thresholds
Occu anc
Grou A
Grou E
Grou F
Group H
Group M
Group 1-2 or 1-3
Group Rl
Group S
Threshold Re uirin a Fire Command Center
1,000 occu ants
100,000 gross s uare feet
200,000 gross square feet
100,000 gross s uare feet
100,000 oss s uare feet
100,000 ross square feet
Greater than 200 dwellin units or slee in units
200,000 gross square feet
Z.Add Code Section IFC 511:
Section 511 Fire and Emergency Vehicle Lanes.
Section 51LLGenerah Fire and emergency vehicle lanes shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with section 511.1 through 511.6,and referred to as fire
lanes in this ordinance.
Section 511.2 Purpose.The requirement that Fire Lanes be established in certain
parking areas and the enforcement of restrictions on parking in such Fire Lanes
established in this Chapter are designed to ensure adequate access to commercial,
office,multi-family,and other high density use facilities by fire-fighting and other
emergency vehicles.
Section 511.3.Designation.The Fire Code Official may designate fire lanes on
private and public property as deemed necessary for the protection of life and
property.
Section 511.4 Obstruction.No person shall park or place a vehicle or other
obstruction in a designated fire lane that would prevent such fire lane from being
immediately accessible to emergency vehicles,or deter or hinder emergency
vehicles from gaining immediate access to the fire lane.A written request to the
jurisdictional Fire Code Official for temporary obstruction of a fire lane shall be
submitted for approval.
Section 511.5 Signs and markings.Wherever a fire lane has been designated,the
Code Official shall cause appropriate signs and markings to be placed identifying such
fire lanes.Signs or markings shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all
times and shall be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Fire lanes may be established or relocated at the time of plan review,pre-construction
site inspection,andlor post construction site inspection,as well as any time during the
life of the occupancy as needed to provide and maintain emergency vehicle access.All
designated fire lanes shall be clearly marked in the following manner:
1.Vertical curbs shall be painted red on the top and side,extending the length of the
designated fire lane.Rolled curbs or surfaces without curbs shall have a red (6)
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inch wide stripe painted the length of the designated fire lane.One of the
following identification lettering methods shall be utilized:
A.The words "NO PARKING —FIRE LANE (Except for Emergency
Vehicles)"shall be stenciled with three (3)inch white letters and a
minimum three —quarter ('/~)inch stroke on the face of the curbing,or in
the absence of vertical curbing,on the red stripe,and spaced at fifty (50)
foot intervals or portions thereof,or
B.The pavement adjacent to the painted curbs shall be marked with minimum
eighteen (18)inch in height block lettering with a minimum three
(3)Inch brush stroke reading:"NO PARKING -FIRE LANE."Lettering shall
be red and spaced at fifty (50)foot intervals or portions thereof.
2.Signage identifying fire lanes shall conform to the following:Fire lane signs shall
be 18 inches tall x 12 inches wide with red letters on a white reflective background
to read "Fire Lane No Parking Except For Emergency Vehicles"or similar
verbiage as approved by the code official.Fire lane signs shall be placed 2 -4 feet
from the edge of the Fire Lane.The bottom of fire lane signs shall be between five
(5)and seven (7)feet from the ground.Intermediate fire lane signs shall be set
every one hundred (100)feet in a continuous fire lane.The BEGINS sign shall
mark the beginning of a fire lane and shall be mounted below the first fire lane
sign.The ENDS sign shall mark the ending of a fire lane and shall be mounted
below the last fire lane sign.The BEGINS and ENDS signage may be omitted by
the Code Official due to the location of the fire lane.Signs may be placed on a
building when approved by the Fire Code Official.
Section 511.6 Maintenance.The owner,manager,or person in charge of any
property upon which designated fire lanes have been established shall provide
marking as required above and,shall maintain fire lanes at their expense as often as
needed to clearly identify the designated area as being a fire lane.
AA.Insert New Code Section IFC 604.8:
Section 604.8 Shutdown of Emergency and Standby Power Systems.In addition
to the requirements of NFPA 110 for a remote manual stop,a switch of an approved
type shall be provided to shut down the generator.The switch shall be provided at
an approved location.
BB.Insert New Code Section IFC 604.9:
Section 604.9 Emergency Generator Signs.Main electrical disconnects and main
breaker panels supplied by the generator shall be provided with approved signs.
Additionally,doors accessing emergency and standby power systems shall be provided
with approved signs.When approved switches for emergency power shut-down are
located remote from the fire alarm annunciator,an approved sign shall be provided at
fire alarm annunciator.Approved signs shall contain the word CAUTION in black
letters at least 2 inches (50 mm)high on a yellow background.Such warning signs
shall be placed so as to be readily discernible.
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CC.Delete Code Section IFC 606.12.5 Item ¹5 "By other approved means.'*Do not
replace with any other additional language.
DD.Modify Code Section IFC 703.2.3 (correlation:IBC 703.2.3)and replace with
and add the following language:
703.2.3 Door Operation.
Swinging fire doors shall close from the full open position and latch automatically.The
door closer shall:
1.Exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open
position.
2.Be L L listed and of hydraulic type,spring type shall not be allowed.
EE.Delete Code Section IFC 806.1 Exception ¹2 "Trees shall be allowed within
dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies."Do not replace with any other additional
language.
FF.Insert New Code Section IFC 901.4.6.1 (correlation:IBC 901.8):
901.4.6.1 Fire Sprinkler Riser Room.A fire sprinkler riser room shall be separated
from the electrical room.The riser room shall have no electrical panels,devices,or
apparatus inside the room other than the outlets or support equipment (lighting,air
compressor,and heater)required for the use of the fire sprinkler system andlor the fire
alarm panel.The sprinkler riser room shall not be accessed from the electrical room,
but the electrical room may be accessed from the fire riser room.
GG.Modify Code Section IFC 901.6.2 and replace with the following language:
901.6.2 Records.Records of all system inspections,tests and maintenance required by
the referenced standards shall be maintained and submitted in accordance with Section
107.3.
HH.Modify Code Section IFC 903.2 (correlation:IBC 903.2)with the following
language:
903.2 Where required.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be
provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12
1.An approved automatic fire extinguishing system is required if the gross square
footage of a building is equal to or greater than described in Sections 903.2.1
tluough 903.2.12.
2.The square footage used for calculating total "gross square footage"of a building
or structure shall be measured using the outside dimensions of the total building
or structure to include attached or detached buildings or structures.
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3.To exempt detached buildings or structures from the total gross square footage
from meeting the requirements to have fire sprinklers systems installed,the
buildings or structures per legal lot or contiguous lots under common ownership,
must be separated by twenty feet (20')and have I-hour rated exterior walls on
both buildings or structures so as not to have the combined total of their gross
square footage applied to this section of the code.
4.For the purposes of section 903.2,"Fire separations"shall not be permitted to
reduce the total gross square footage of a building or area for the purpose of
calculating the fire sprinkler square footage requirements.
5.For the purposes of section 903.2,"story"shall be defined as any level of a
structure,whether above or below grade capable of occupancy.
6.Additions to buildings or structures shall comply with all of the requirements of
section 903.2 of this code for new buildings or structures.The entire building or
structure,existing and proposed additions,shall comply with all of the
requirements of the fire sprinkler section 903.2 of the fire code for new buildings
and structures,when the total of all the additions to the building or structure made
exceeds twenty-five (25)percent of the gross area of the building or structure.
7.When a building is used for more than one occupancy purpose or use,the entire
building shall meet the requirements of the fire sprinkler section 903.2 of the Fire
Code based on the requirements for the most restrictive occupancy group as
defined in Chapter2 of the 2015 International Fire Code.
Exceptions:Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment,associated electrical power distribution equipment,
batteries and standby engines,provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout
with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are
separate from the remainder of the building by not less than I-hour fire barriers
constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not
less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of
the International Building Code,or both.
II.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.1.1 Item ¹I (correlation:IBC 903.2.1.1)and
replace with the following language:
903.2.1.1 Group A-l.
I.The gross square foot exceeds 6000 square feet.
JJ.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.1.2 Item ¹I and Item ¹2 (correlation:IBC
903.2.1.2)and replace with the following language:
903.2.1.2 Group A-Z.
1.The gross square foot exceeds 1,500 square feet.
2.Occupant load of 50 or more.
KK.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.1.3 Item ¹I and Item ¹2 (correlation:IBC
903.2.1.3)and replace with the following language:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3.
1.The gross square footage exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2.Occupant load of 300 or more.
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LL.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.1.4 Item ¹I and Item ¹2 (correlation:IBC
903.2.1.4)and replace with the following language:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4.
1.The gross square footage exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2.The occupant load of 300 or more.
MM.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.2 (correlation:IBC 903.2.2)and replace with the
following language:
903.2.2 Group 8.An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing Group B occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1.The gross square footage exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2.Ambulatory care facilities having a condition where four or more care
recipients are incapable of self-preservation,whether rendered incapable by
staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable.
3.Ambulatory care facilities having a condition where one or more care
recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the
level of exit discharge serving such a facility.
4.In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level
of exit discharge.
NN.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.3 (correlation:IBC 903.2.3)and replace with the
following language:
903.2.3 Group K.An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E
occupancies.
OO.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.4 Item ¹I (correlation:IBC 903.2.4)and replace
with the following language:
903.2.4 Group F-l.
l.A Group F-I total gross square footage exceeds 6,000 square feet.
PP.Add Code Section 903.2.4.2:
903.2.4.2 Group F-2.An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group F-2
Low-hazard factory and industrial occupancies uses where the total gross square
footage exceeds 15,000 square feet.
QQ.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.6 Exceptions ¹2 and ¹3 (correlation:IBC
903.2.6).Do not replace with any other additional language.
Exceptions:An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group I-l Condition I facilities.
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RR.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.7 Item ¹1 (correlation:IBC 903.2.7)and replace
with the following language:
903.2.7 Group M.
l.A Group M total gross square footage exceeds 6,000 square feet.
SS.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.8.1 (correlation:IBC 903.2.8.1)and replace with
following language:
903.2.8.1 Group R-3.An mitomatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.3 in one and two family dwellings with total gross square footage
exceed 8,000 square feet while townhouses exceed 12,000 square feet with each unit
containing both a front and rear point of egress.An automatic sprinkler system installed
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-3 occupancies.
TT.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.8.3.2 (correlation:IBC 903.2.8.3.2)and replace
with following language:
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
tliroughout with an automatic spri nkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.2.
UU.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.9 (correlation:IBC 903.2.9)and replace with the
following language:
903.2.9 Group S-1.An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group S-I occupancy one of the following conditions exists:
l.A Group S-I total gross square footage exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2.A Group S-I fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3.The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors,including any
mezzanines,exceeds 6,000 square feet.
4.A Group S-I fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles
where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
VV.Delete Code Section IFC 903.2.9.1 (correlation:IBC 903.2.9)and replace with
the following language:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages.An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the
International Building Code,as shown:
1.A total gross square footage exceeding 3,500 square feet.
2.Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basenients.
3.A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where
the fire area exceeds 3,500 square feet.
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WW.Add Code Section IFC 903.2.10.2 (correlation:IBC 903.2.10.2):
903.2.10.2 Group S-2 all other occupancies within a Group S-2.An automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided throughout building with total gross square footage
exceeds 15,000 square feet.
XX.Modify Code Section IFC 903.1.1.3 (correlation:IBC 903.1.1.3)and replace with
the following language:
903.1.1.3 Sprinkler installed under exterior projections.A canopy covering a door
that is required to be marked as an exit shall be required to have fire sprinklers installed
outside that door if the canopy extends more than 4 feet out from the door and is 12 feet
or less in height from the ground regardless of whether the canopy is combustible or
non-combustible.Canopies that have vehicle access under them with door openings
shall be required to have fire sprinklers installed under the total canopy regardless of
whether the canopy is combustible or non-combustible.
YY.Modify Code Section IFC 903.3.1.2 (correlation:IBC 903.3.1.2)and replace with
the following language:
903.3.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems.Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R
occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 feet
(18288 mm)in height above grade plane shall be permitted to be installed throughout in
accordance with NFPA 13R.Attics shall be protected throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
ZZ.Modify Code Section IFC 903.2.11.1.3 (correlation:IBC 903.2.11.1.3)and
replace with the following language:
903.2.11.1.3 Basements
Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm)from
openings required by Section 903.2.11.1,the basement shall be equipped throughout
with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
AAA.Modify Code Section IFC 903.4.2 (correlation:IBC 903.4.2)and replace with the
following language:
903.4.2 Alarms.An approved weather proof audible device suitable for outdoor use
with 110 candela visual signal shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system.
Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to
the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system.Alarm
devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location.
Where a fire alarm system is installed,actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall
actuate the building fire alarm system.
BBB.Insert Code Section IFC 905.3.9 (correlation:IBC 905.3.9):
905.3.9 Building Footprint and Access
Where the most remote portion of a floor or story is more than 400 feet from a hose
connection or fire department access road the fire code official is authorized to
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require standpipes to be provided in approved locations.Class I manual standpipes
shall be allowed.
CCC.Insert Code Section IFC 907.1.4 (correlation:IBC 907.1.4):
907.1.4 FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panels)Each building shall have no more than I
FACP.Installation of fire alarm panel shall not exceed six feet in height measured from
the floor to the top of the unit.
Exception:Suppression system releasing panels are not required to meet the
height requirement or the limitation in the number of panels.
DDD.Modify Code Section IFC 907.2 (correlation:IBC 907.2)and replace with the
following language:
907.2 Where required —new buildings and structures.An approved fire alarm
system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be
provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through
907.2.23 or when the gross square footage of a building is equal to or greater than the
area as specified in sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.11 inclusive,which shall be more
restrictive and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5,unless
other requirements are provided by another section of this code.
Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to
initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or
water flow detection devices.Where other sections of this code allow elimination of
fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers,a single fire alarm box shall be installed.Manual fire
alaun pull boxes "pull stations"shall be required where deemed necessary by the code
official.
Where corridors and/or hallways are designed as the path of egress and are protected by
fire sprinkler systems,they shall also be protected by smoke detection.Smoke
detection shall be of the photo electric type or as approved by the Code Official.
Exceptions:
1.The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to
elevator recall control and supervisory service.
2.The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies unless
required by the fire code official to provide a means for tire watch personnel
to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event.Where
provided,the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is
accessible to the public.
EEE.Modify Code Section IFC 907.2.11 and replace with the following language:
907.2.11 Single-and multiple-station smoke alarms.Listed single-and multiple-
station smoke alarms complying with UL 217 shall be installed in accordance with
sections 907.2.11.1 through 907.2.11.6 and NFPA 72.Smoke alarms provided as
part of the building fire alarm system and shall comply with the following:
1.The fire alarm system shall comply with all applicable requirements in
Section 907.
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2.Activation of a smoke alarm in a dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall initiate
alarm notification in dwelling unit or sleeping unit in accordance with
section 907.5.2
3.Activation of a smoke alarm in a dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall not
activate alarm notification appliance outside the dwelling unit or sleeping
unit,provided that a supervisory signal is generated and monitored in
accordance with section 907.6.6.
FFF.Modify Code Section IFC 907.6.3 (correlation:IBC 907.6.3)and replace with
the following language:
907.6.3 Initiating device identification.The fire alarm system shall identify the
specific initiating device address,location,device type,and floor level where applicable
and status including indication of normal,alarm,trouble and supervisory status,as
appropriate.
Exceptions:
1.Special initiating devices that do not support individual device identification.
2.Fire alarm systems or devices that are replacing existing equipment that does
not support individual device identification.
GGG.Modify Code Section IFC 907.6.6 (correlation:IBC 907.6.6)and replace with
the following language:
907.6.6 Monitoring.Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the International
Building Code shall be monitored a central station approved and listed under UL 827 in
accordance with NFPA 72.
Exception:Monitoring station is not required for Automatic sprinkler and fire alarm
systems in one-and two-family dwellings.
HHH.Modify Code Section IFC 910.2.1 (correlation:IBC 910.2.1)and replace with
the following language:
910.2.1 Group F-I or S-1.Smoke and heat vents installed in accordance with Section
910.3 or a mechanical smoke removal system installed in accordance with Section
910.4 shall be installed in buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-I or S-I
occupancy having more than 30,000 square feet (2787 m )of undivided area.In
occupied portions of a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with 903.3.1.1,where the upper surface of the story is not a roof
assembly,a mechanical smoke removal system in accordance with Section 910.4 shall
be installed.
Exception:Group S-I aircraft repair hangars.
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Modify Code Section IFC 914.3.1.2 (correlation:IBC 403.3.2)and replace with
the following language:
914.3.1.2 Water supply to required fire pumps.
Required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to a minimum of two water
mains located in different streets.Separate supply piping shall be provided between
each connection to the water main and the pumps.Each connection and the supply
piping between the connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and
pressure required for the pumps to operate.
Exception:Two connections to the same main shall be permitted provided the main
is valved such that an interruption can be isolated so that the water supply will
continue without interruption tluough at least one of the connections.
JJJ.Modify Code Section IFC 1008.3.1 (correlation;IBC 1008.3.1)and replace with
the following language:
1008.3.1 General.
In the event of the power supply failure in rooms and spaces 400 square feet or greater
an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas:
1.Aisles.
2.Corridors.
3.Exit access stairways and ramps.
KKK.Modify Code Section IFC 1008.3.2 (correlation:IBC 1008.3.2)and replace
with the following language:
1008.3.2 Buildings.In the event of the power supply failure in rooms and spaces 400
square feet or greater an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all
of the following areas:
l.Interior exit access stairways and ramps
2.Interior and exterior exit stairways and ramps.
3.Exit passageways.
4.Vestibules and areas on the level of exit discharge used for exit discharge
in accordance with Section 1028.1.
5.Exterior landings as required by Section 1010.1.6 for exit doorways that
leads directly to the exit discharge.
LLL.Modify Code Section IFC 1008.3.3 (correlation:IBC 1008.3.3)and replace Item¹5 with the following language:
Restrooms containing more than one water closet/urinal or that are accessible.
MMM.Add Code Section IFC 1008.3.5:
1008.3.3 Separation of Emergency Lighting.Emergency lighting shall be separated
from the exit sign by a minimum of 6 feet.Combination exit sign/emergency light
devices shall not be allowed.
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NNN.Modify Code Section IFC 1009.2 (correlation:IBC 1009.2)and add Item ¹11
with the following language;
11.Components of exterior walking surfaces shall be concrete,asphalt,or
other approved hard surface.
OOO.Modify Code Section IFC 1010.1.6 (correlation:IBC 1010.1.6.1)and replace
with the following language:
1010.1.6.1 For landings required by Section 1010.1.5 to be at the same elevation on
each side of the door exterior landings at doors shall be provided with frost protection.
PPP.Modify Code Section IFC 1010.1.9.1 (correlation:IBC 1010.1.9.1)and add the
following language:
Thumb Turn Locks shall not be allowed.
QQQ.Insert Code Section IFC 1013.1.1 (correlation:IBC 1013.1.1):
1013.1.1 Additional Exit Signs.Exit signs may be required at the discretion of the
Code Official to clarify an exit or exit access.
RRR.Delete Code Section IFC 1013.3 (correlation:IBC 1013)and replace with the
following language:
1013.3 Exit Sign Illumination.
Exit signs shall use an LED lighting system and be illuminated internally.Exit signs
are
required to have battery backup unless an onsite generator is used.Luminance on the
face of an exit sign shall have an intensity of not less than 5.0 foot candles (53.82 lux).
Exception:Tactile Exit signs required by Section 1013.4 need not be provided with
illumination.
SSS.Delete Code Section IFC 1013.5 (correlation:IBC 1013.5).Do not replace with
any other additional language.
TTT.Delete Code Section IFC 1013.6 (correlation:IBC 1013.6)including
1013.6.1,1013.6.2,and 1013.6.3.Do not replace with any other additional
language.
UUU.Insert Code Section IFC 1028.5.1 (correlation:IBC 1028.5.1):
1028.5.1 Components of exterior walking surfaces shall be concrete,asphalt,or
other approved hard surface.
VVV.Insert Code Section IFC 1030.5.3 (correlation:IBC 1030.5.3):
1030.5.3 Window wells drainage.
All window wells shall be provided with approved drainage.
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WWW.Insert New Code Section IFC Section 1107.1:
SECTION
1107
REQUIREMENTS FOR FUEL FIRED
APPLIANCES
1107.1 Protection of Fuel Fired Appliances.Where required or upon notification from
the fire code official an existing building or tenant space containing a fuel fired
appliance(s)shall be protected with 1 hour rated construction enclosure or a limited area
sprinkler system complying with Section 903.3.8.
Exception:Buildings protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system complying with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
XXX.Insert New Code Section IFC Section 3202:
SECTION
3202
DEFINITION
S
3202.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
SPECULATIVE BUILDING.A Group S,F or M occupancy having an interior clear
height greater than 12 feet (3657 mm)where high-piled storage may accrue and the client
leasing or the occupant owner does not know the commodity that will be stored or the
method of storage.
3206.2.1 Speculative building.Group S,F and M speculative buildings that have an
interior clear height greater than 12 feet where high piled storage may accrue shall comply
with this chapter.
3206.4.2 Sprinkler design.
3206.4.2.1 General.
The design of automatic sprinkler systems for the protection of Group M and S
occupancies containing high-piled storage or high-challenge commodities over an
area equal to or greater than 2,500 ft.'(232 m )and designed for the protection of
hazardous materials stored more than one pallet high in Group M,S or H
occupancies,shall be in accordance with this section.This section does not apply to
miscellaneous storage within the scope of NFPA 13.
3206.4.2.2 Requirements for all plan submittals.
See Section 903.1.9.and 3201.3 for plan submittal requirements.
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3206.4.2.3 Minimum design requirements for speculative warehouses.
The design of the automatic sprinkler system for speculative warehouses shall be
based on storage of a cartoned Class A non-expanded plastic to the available storage
height.The storage height shall be determined by subtracting 48 inches (from the
highest point of the roof above each system for ESFR and 30 inches for area density
applications.
3206.4.2.4 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant-owned
warehouses.The design of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or
occupant owned buildings containing high piled storage shall be based on the
requirements of NFPA 13.The responsible Fire Protection Contractor shall perform a
survey of the building to determine commodity classification,storage configuration,
building height and other information related to the development of an appropriate
sprinkler system design.The
Contractor shall also make reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or
operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the stored
commodities,storage height,and configuration.
The sprinkler design shall be based on the most demanding requirements determined
through the on-site survey and discussions with the building owner or operator.
Technical Report shall clearly define the basis for determining the commodity and
sprinkler design selection,along with how the commodities will be isolated or
separated,and the referenced design document(s),including NFPA 13 or the current
applicable Factory Mutual Data Sheets.If a specific fire test is used as the basis of
design,a copy of the fire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
3206.4.2.5 Required information at plan submittaL
All plans,hydraulic calculations and technical reports shall be submitted with the
plan submittal form.The individual submitting the design package shall ensure that
all of the required information requested on the plan submittal form is included.
3206.4.2.6 Minimum plan information requirements.
In addition to the requirements of NFPA 13,the following information shall be
included in the plans or technical report.
3206.4.2.6.1 Class I-IV and Group A plastic commodities.
A)An owner's certificate in accordance with NFPA 13.The design criteria,e.g.,
NFPA 13,Factory Mutual Data Sheet,or a specific fire test report.
B)A Water Supply Flow &Pressure Test Report performed within 90 days of
the plan subniittal
C)The type of design,e.g.,Control Mode Density/Design Area Method;
Specific Application Control Mode Method;Suppression Mode Method,
including appropriate code references.
D)A description of the stored commodities and how the commodity
classification was determined.
E)A layout of the proposed storage arrangement.If the storage is in racks,a
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plan and elevation detail illustrating rack heights,flue dimensions and
arrangement.This detail is not required for speculation warehouses.
F)The aisle dimensions between each storage array.
G)If a high challenge commodity is separated using fire-resistive construction,
the boundary of the fire-resistive construction shall be illustrated.
H)A data sheet for the backflow preventer.If a data sheet is not available,the
design professional shall include a statement addressing the minimum
required pressure loss.
I)A data sheet for each installed automatic sprinkler.
I)A data sheet for each pipe hanger used to hang or support the sprinkler
piping.K)If a fire pump will be installed or used,the manufacturer's factory
test curve
shall be included in the submittal.
L)A cross-section view illustrating obstructions to the ceiling sprinklers,e.g.,
lights,structural members,cable trays,electrical bus ducts and HVAC
ductwork.
3206.4.2.6.2 Hazardous materials.
In addition to the requirements of this section,the following information shall
be included in a hazardous materials technical report.
A)A hazardous materials inventory statement
B)For flammable &combustible liquids,an analysis of the miscibility of
Class I liquids,the size and type of the packaging,the packaging materials
of construction,and if the containers have a pressure relieving mechanism.
C)For Level 2 or 3 aerosols,a statement indicating that the aerosols are cartoned
or uncartoned.
3206.4.2.7 Identification of sprinkler system capabilities and limitations.
A label shall be permanently installed at or adjacent to each sprinkler riser.When a
building contains more than four risers,the sign shall be located at an approved location
inside the building.The minimum sign dimension is 6-inches (152 mm)high by 4-
inches (101 mm)wide.The sign shall specify the capabilities and limitations of the
automatic sprinkler system.The sign shall include the following information:
a)The design base or basis,including the edition used
b)A statement indicating if the sprinkler design is control mode density
area method,control mode specific application,suppression mode,or
any combination thereof.
c)When used,all of the storage conditions stipulated NFPA 13 for Special
Designs.
d)The maximum storage height
e)The minimum required aisle width
fl If storage is in racks,the maximum rack width and minimum transverse
and longitudinal flue widths.
g)Storage Capabilities:Commodities designed to be protected by the
automatic sprinkler system
h)Limits on storage heights of idle wood and plastic storage
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i)Limits on storage heights of miscellaneous Group A plastic,tire and
rolled paper storage
j)Locations where in-rack sprinklers are required
k)Locations where horizontal and/or vertical barriers are required
I)Information explaining the manufacturer,sprinkler identification number,
k-factor,and operating temperature of the overhead sprinklers protecting
the high-piled storage.
m)Fire Protection Contractor contact information
The following example illustrates a suggested label or
sign:
Autolnatic Sprinlxler System Cllpabilities»yr Limitations
Stored Commodity
5
Cal'tollS
Design Documents
Design Type
Max.Storage Plcight
Aisle Width
IRacl»Width
Flue Dimensions
System Capabilities
solid pile or
storage ot
Idle Pallets
Tire Storage
Rolled Paper Storage
In-rack sprinklers
tiers
apl'nllxfcl s arc
elemenl,
Ilorizontal Barriers
Ceiling Sprinkler
elen&ent.upri ghf.,
FP Conti'act(&l'
Class I water miscible flammable liquids in I k
gallon polycthylcnc containers in fiberboard
f»FPA 13.2013 edition A,NFPA "0
Control Mode.Density/Area Method
25 fbct Min
g Ibet Max
9 feet
I.ongitudinah Min.6 inches
I lansvcl'sc:Mfn,3 laches
Class I-IV commodities.stored commodity,
pal!ctizcd C&roup A plastics to 12 feet;rack
Group A plastics to 25 feet..
6 feet.maximum storage hcighf.
5 feet maximum storage height
5 f'ect maximum storage height
In-racl sprinkfers 'll'e,1'cqull'ed lit.each of 3 1"lck
containing the stored commodity.In-rack
Tyco:Central FS-B,17/32"orif lee,QR 153'F
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Required at each rack tier containing thc stored
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ABC Sprinkler Co.Designer:,fohn Smith
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YYY.Delete Code Section IFC Section 3301.2 and replace with the following
language:
3301.2 Purpose.
This chapter prescribes minimum safeguards for construction,alteration and
demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire and
other emergencies during such operations.
ZZZ.Insert New Code Section IFC Section 3310.1.1:
Section 3310.1.1 Construction Site Access.Approved fire apparatus access roads
shall be provided for every facility,building or portion of a building as soon as
construction commences.The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the
requirements of Section 503.2 and this section and shall extend to within 100 feet
(45 720 mm)of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the
first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the building or facility.
Exception:The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 100 feet
(45
720 mm)where:
1.The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
that is fully functional and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,903.3.1.2 or
903.3.1.3.
2.Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on
property,topography,waterways,nonnegotiable grades or other similar
conditions,and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
AAAA.Insert New Code Section IFC Chapter 38:
CHAPTER 38
SPECIAL EVENTS
SECTION 3801 GENERAL
3801.1 Scope.Special events including trade shows and exhibitions,outdoor assembly events,
outdoors mazes,special amusement buildings,and special scaffolding structures shall comply
with this chapter and Section 1028.Temporary indoor vehicle displays and vehicle
competition or demonstrations shall comply with this chapter and Section 314.
3801.2 Site plans.
A detailed site plan shall be submitted to the fire code official with each permit application
for approval.
1.Outdoor events:The permit application and site plan shall be submitted a
minimum of 30 business days prior to the event.Site plans shall include,but
not be limited to:
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1.The means of egress.
2.Location and width of exits and aisles.
3.Location of exit signs.
4.Location of fencing or means used to confine attendees.
5.Total square footage of enclosed space.
6.Location and arrangement of all tents,booths or cooking equipment.
7.Locations of fire apparatus access roads.
8.Location of fire protection equipment.
9.Type and location of heating and electrical equipment where applicable.
10.Location of temporary staffed water stations and permanent water fountains.
2.Trade shows and exhibitions:The permit application and site plan shall be submitted a
minimum of 30 business days prior to the event.Site plans shall include,but not be
limited to:
1.The means of egress.
2.Location and width of exits and aisles.
3.Location of exit signs.
4.Total square footage of space.
5.Location and arrangement of all booths and cooking equipment.
6.Location of all fire protection equipment.
7.Type and location of heating and electrical equipment where applicable.
8.Location of covered or multi-level exhibits or booths.
3.Mazes.The permit application and site plan shall be submitted a minimum of 30
business days prior to the event.Site plans shall include,but not be limited to;
1.Means of egress.
2.Location and width of exits and aisles.
3.Location of exit signs.
4.Total square footage of space.
5.Location and arrangement of all booths and cooking equipment.
6.Location of all fire protection equipment.
7.Location of means to confine attendees.
8.Locations offire apparatus access roads.
9.Type and location of heating and electrical equipment where applicable.
10.Locations of structures.
At time of permit application,the event coordinator shall submit a letter from the property
owner authorizing the use of the site,the address of the site,dates and hours of operation
and names and 24-hour phone numbers of at least two principals.
4.Temporary indoor vehicle displays:The permit application and site plan shall be
submitted a minimum of 10 business days prior to the display of electric,liquid-or
gas-fueled vehicles,boats or other motor craft.Floor plans shall include,but not be
limited to:
1.The means of egress.
2.Location and width of exits and aisles.
3.Location of exit signs.
4.Total square footage of space.
5.Location and arrangement of all booths and cooking equipment.
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6.Location of all fire protection equipment.
7.Type and location of heating and electrical equipment where applicable.
8.Location and size of exhibits and booths.
9.Location of structures.
Exception:Auto dealerships.
5.Vehicle competition or demonstration.The permit application and site plan shall be
submitted a minimum of 10 business days prior to the competition or demonstration of
electric,liquid-or gas-fueled vehicles,boats or other motor craft.A floor plan shall
include,but not be limited to:
1.The means of egress.
2.Location and width of exits and aisles.
3.Location of exit signs.
4.Total square footage of space.
5.Location and arrangement of all booths and cooking equipment.
6.Location of all fire protection equipment.
7.Type and location of heating and electrical equipment where applicable.
8.Location and size of exhibits and booths.
9.Location of structures.
10.Location offire apparutus access roads where applicable.
SECTION 3802
DEFINITIONS
3802.1 Definitions.The following words and terms are defined in
Chapter 2.
CROSS AISLES.
EXHIBITS.FLAME
EFFECT.
MAIN AISLE.MAZE.
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENT.
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES.
TRADE SHOWS OR EXHIBITIONS.
SECTION
3803
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
3803.1 Access for firefighting and medical services.Approved vehicle access for firefighting
and medical services shall be provided in accordance with Sections 503 and 512.
3803.2 Combustible storage.Combustible materials stored at special events shall be stored
in approved locations and containers.
3803.3 Crowd managers.Crowd managers shall be provided where the fire code official
determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering warrants crowd control.Crowd managers shall
be in accordance with Section 403.3.
3803.4 Decorative materials and furnishings.Curtains,drapes and decorations including,but
is not limited to drapes,signs,banners,acoustical materials,cotton,hay,fabric,paper,straw,
moss,split bamboo,and wood chips shall be flame resistant as demonstrated by testing in
accordance with NFPA 701,or provide documentation of flame retardancy.Field flame test
shall be in accordance with Section 320.Materials that cannot be treated for flame retardancy
shall not be used unless approved by the fire code official.This includes but is not limited to
oilcloth,tarpaper,nylon,plastic cloth,and other plastic materials.
3803.5 Fire protection equipment clearance.Clearance around all fire protection equipment
shall be in accordance with Section 901.4.6.
3803.6 Fire extinguishers.Fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Section 906 and
NFPA 10
3803.7 Fire watch.Fire watch shall be in accordance with Section 403.12.1.
3803.8 Fireworks,pyrotechnics.Fireworks and pyrotechnics shall comply with Chapter 56.
3803.9 Housekeeping.The special event area and related areas shall be kept free from
combustible debris at all times.
3803.10 LP-gas heaters.Fuel supplies for liquefied-petroleum gas-fired heaters shall comply
with Chapter 61 of the International Fire Code.
3803.11 Open flame devices.
Open flame devices shall comply with Section 308.
3803.12 Waste disposal.Combustible debris shall not be accumulated at special events.
Combustible debris,rubbish and waste material shall be removed from special events at the
end of each shift of work.Combustible debris,rubbish and waste material shall not be
disposed of by burning on the site unless approved.
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SECTION 3804
TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
3804.1 General.Trade shows and exhibitions conducted within any occupancy shall comply
with chapter 38.
3804.2 Vehicles.Liquid-and gas-fueled and electric vehicles,boats or other motor-craft and
equipment used for display,competition or demonstration within a building shall be in
accordance with Section 314.
3804.3 Means of egress.Means of egress shall comply with this section and the requirements
of Chapter 10.
3804.3.1 Travel distance.The maximum travel distance from any point in an exhibit to an
exit access aisle shall not exceed 50 feet (15240ntm).
3804.3.2 Aisles.
3804.3.2.1 Aisle width.Minimum aisle width inside a trade show or exhibition shall comply
with the following:
Square Footage of Trade Show or Exhibition
Width
Minimum Aisle
Greater than 15,000 square feet (1393m )
(3048mm)
10 feet
5,000 square feet (465 square meters)to 15,000 square feet (1393m )8 feet
(2438mm)Less than 5,000 square feet (465 m )
(1829mm)
6 feet
3804.3.3 Obstructions.Aisles shall be kept clear of all obstructions,including but not
limited to,fixtures and displays of goods for sale,chairs,tables,product,displays,vehicles,
and trailer tongues.
3804.3.4 Exit signs.Exit signs shall be visible from all locations in the occupancy.
3804.4 Exhibit construction and materials.The materials used for an exhibit shall comply
with Section 3804.4 and Chapter 8
3804.4.1 Materials.Shall be one of the following:
1.Noncombustible or limited-combustible materials.
2.Wood that is greater than '/4-inch (6mm)nominal thickness
3.Wood '/4-inch (6mm)nominal thickness or less that is pressure-treated fire-retardant
wood meeting the requirements of NFPA 703,Standard for Fire Retardant
Impregnated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials.The product
shall be marked or labeled by the manufacturer.The product shall not be painted or
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similarly modified until the material has been inspected and the marking or labeling
verified,or provide documentation acceptable to the fire code official.
3804.4.1.1 Flame retardant materials.Materials shall comply with Chapter 8.
3804.4.1.2 Wall and ceiling coverings.Textile wall coverings,such as carpeting and
similar products used as wall or ceiling finishes shall comply with Chapter 8.
3804.4.1.3 Plastics.Plastics shall be limited to those that comply with Chapter 8.Plastics used
in trade shows and exhibitions with an occupant load of 300 or more shall be Class A or Class
B.Plastics used in trade shows and exhibitions with an occupant load of less than 300,shall be
Class A,Class B or Class C.
3804.5 Combustible materials storage.
3804.5.1 Quantity.Combustible materials shall be limited to a one-day supply
3804.5.2 Location.Storage of combustible materials behind exhibits,booths,or tents is
prohibited.Combustible materials,including but not limited to wood crates,paper and
cardboard boxes,shall be stored outside the building in an approved area or in a storeroom
having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour and protected by an approved automatic
fire-extinguishing system.
3804.6 Covered exhibits and booths.
3S04.6.1 Fire Protection.
3804.6.1.1 Automatic sprinkler systems.An approved sprinkler system shall be provided in
covered exhibits and booths exceeding 300 square feet (2787 m ).Each level of multi-level
exhibit booths shall be protected tluoughout,including the uppermost level where the
uppermost level is covered with a ceiling.
3804.7 Multi-level booths.Construction documents for all multi-level exhibits shall be
approved and stamped by a licensed structural engineer or architect and shall be submitted
with the permit application.This includes any exhibit where a live load is proposed above the
exhibit area floor level,regardless of the accessibility of the area to the public.Upper levels
of multi-level booths with an occupant load greater than 10 persons shall have at least 2
remote exits.
3804.S Hazardous Materials.Hazardous materials shall comply with this section and
Chapters 50 through 67.
3804.8.1 Specific prohibitions.The following hazardous materials shall not be stored,
handled or used in trade shows and exhibitions:
1.Division 1.1,1.2,1.3,and 1.5 explosives as classified by the U.S.Department of
Transportation.
2.Detonable,Class I and Class II organic peroxides.
3.Class I-A flammable liquids.
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4.Class 4 and Class 3 oxidizers.
5.Class 4 and Class 3 (unstable)reactive materials.
6.Class 3 water-reactive materials.
7.Pyrophoric materials.
8.Highly toxic materials
9.Toxic gases.
10.Fueling or defueling of flammable or combustible that are stored or used as
liquids,cryogenics or compressed gases.
3804.9 Demonstration cooking and warming equipment or devices.
3804.9.1 General.Cooking and warming devices for demonstration purposes only
shall be in accordance with Section 3804.9.
3804.9.2 Public Isolation.Equipment and devices shall be isolated from the public by not
less than 4 feet (1219 mm)or by a noncombustible 3-sided barrier between the equipment
and devices and the public.
3804.9.3 Protection.Single-well cooking equipment using combustible oils or solids shall
meet the following:
1.A noncombustible lid shall be immediately available.The lid shall be of
sufficient size to cover the cooking well completely.
2.The cooking surface shall not exceed 288 square inches (1858 cm ).
3.The equipment shall be placed on a noncombustible surface.
4.The equipment shall be separated from each other by a horizontal distance of not
less than 2 feet (609mm).
3804.9.4 Cooking equipment shall be separated from combustible materials by a horizontal
distance of at least 2 feet (609mm).
3804.9.5 Butane.Butane for cooking equipment shall be limited to one 10 oz.cylinder and
one spare in storage,of the same size,per appliance.Storage location shall be approved by
the fire code official.
3704.9.5.1 Portable butane-fueled appliances.Portable butane-fueled appliances are
allowed in restaurants and in attended commercial food catering operations where fueled by
not more than two 10 oz.(2848L)LP-gas capacity,non-refillable butane containers that have
a water capacity not exceeding 1.08 lb.(0.5 kg)per container.The containers shall be directly
connected to the appliance,and manifolding of containers is not permitted.Storage of
cylinders is limited to 24 containers,with an additional 24 permitted where protected by a 2-
hour fire-resistance —rated barrier.
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SECTION
3805
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY
EVENTS
3805.1 GeneraL Outdoor assembly events shall be in accordance with this Section 3805 and
Chapter 10.
3805.2 Occupant load.The fire code official shall establish an occupant load for the event
site.
3805.3 Exits.Exits shall comply with Chapter 10 and be as remote from each other as
practical and shall be provided as follows:
Occupant Load Minimum Number of Exits
1 to 500
501 to 1,000
1,001 or 1,500
each additional 500 persons 36 additional inches of exit width
3805.3.1 Width.The aggregate clear width of exits shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide
(914mm)for each 500 persons to be accommodated.
3805.3.2 Signs.Exits shall be identified with signs that read "EXIT".The signs shall be
weather-resistant with lettering on a contrasting background.The lettering shall be of
sufficient height and brush stroke to be immediately visible from 75 feet (22,860mm).
Placement of the exit signs shall be approved by the fire code official.
3805.4 Concession stands,food booths,and retail booths.
3805.4.1 General.Concession stands,food booths and retail booths shall be in accordance
with Section 3805.4.
3805.4.1.1 Distances.A minimum of 20 feet (6096nun)shall be provided between every
150 linear feet (45,720mm)of booth space.A minimum of 30 feet (9144mm)shall be
provided between booths used for cooking and the vehicles,generators,or any other
internal combustion engines.A minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm)shall be provided between
booths used for cooking and amusement rides or devices.
3805.4.2 Cooking appliances or devices.
3805.4.2.1 Public isolation.Cooking appliances or devices shall be isolated from the public
by not less than 4 feet (1219 iran)or by a non-combustible 3-sided barrier between the
equipment and devices and the public.
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3805.4.2.2 Protection.Single-well cooking equipment using combustible oils or solids
shall meet the following:
1.A noncombustible lid shall be immediately available.The lid shall be of
sufficient size to cover the cooking well completely.
2.The cooking surface shall not exceed 288 square inches (18,580mm).
3.The equipment shall be placed on a noncombustible surface.
4.The equipment shall be separated from each other by a horizontal distance
of not less than 2 feet (609mm).
3805.4.2.3 Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas).LP-gas shall be in accordance with Chapter
61 and NFPA 58.
3805.4.2.3.1 Maximum number and quantity.A maximum of a total aggregate water
capacity of 50 gallons (95L)of LP-gas is permitted at one concession stand or booth used for
cooking.
3S05.4.2.3.2 LP-gas high-pressure cylinder hoses.Hoses shall be designed for a working
pressure of 350 PSIG (2413 kPa)with a safety factor of 5 to I and shall be continuously
marked with LP-GAS,PROPANE,350 PSI(2413 kPa)WORKING PRESSURE,and the
manufacturer's name or trademark.Hose assemblies,after the application of couplings,shall
have a design capability of 700 PSIG (4826 kPa).Hose shall not exceed 12 feet (3638 mm)
unless approved by the fire code official.
3805.4.2.3.3 LP-gas low-pressure cylinder hoses.Hoses with a working pressure of 5 psig
shall be allowed when a fix regulator is set a 5 psi and is connected directly to the LP GAS
cylinder.The hose shall not exceed 12 feet (3658 mm)unless approved by the fire code
official.
3805.4.3.3 Storage of containers.Containers shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 61.
3S05.4.4 Generators /electrical.The generators shall be installed at least 10 feet (3048mm)
from combustible materials,and shall be isolated from the public by physical guard,fence,or
enclosure installed at least 3 feet (914mm)away from the internal combustion power source,
and be provided with a compliant portable fire extinguisher per Section 906 and NFPA 10.
3805.4.5 Temporary water stations.When outdoor temperatures are expected to exceed
90 F (35 C),the event sponsor shall provide and maintain a minimum of one staffed water
station for each 1,000-projected attendance.The water station shall include adequate water
supply,cups,and a means for rapid replenishing of exhausted water.Each water station shall
be located as far apart as practicable to allow ease of access for event attendees.
SECTION 3806
MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES
3806.1 GeneraL Mobile food vehicles which are temporarily or permanently stored on a
property where food items are processed or prepared and sold to the public shall comply with
this section.
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Exception:Food peddlers operating a retail food establishment from a vehicle
designated to be readily movable in which food is;sold or given away but not
composed,compounded,thawed,reheated,cut,cooked,processed or prepared.
3806.2 A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances
and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease
vapors.Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods shall comply with the requirements of the
International Mechanical Code.
3806.2.1 Maintenance.Hoods shall be inspected,tested,and maintained in accordance with
this code and the International Mechanical Code.
3806.2.2 Inspections and tests.Kitchen hood extinguishing systems shall be inspected
and tested every six months by a state of Iowa licensed fire protection contractor.
3806.3 Fire extinguishers.Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided within a 30-foot
(9144 mm)travel distance of commercial-type cooking equipment.An approved 2A:20B:C
rated dry chemical fire extinguisher shall be provided within 30 feet (9144 mm)of any
commercial cooking equipment.Additionally,cooking equipment involving solid fuels or
vegetable or animal oils and fats shall be protected by a Class K rated portable extinguisher in
accordance with Section 904.12.5.1 or 904.12.5.2,as applicable.
3806.4 Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas).LP-gas shall be in accordance with Chapter 61 and
NFPA 58.
3806.4.1 Maximum number and quantity.A maximum of two LP-gas containers with a
total aggregate water capacity of 50 gallons (190 L)is permitted at one mobile food vehicle.
3806.4.2 LP-gas cylinder hoses.Hoses shall be designed for a working pressure of 350 psig
(2413 kPa)with a safety factor of 5 to I and shall be continuously marked with LP-GAS,
PROPANE,350 PSI WORKING PRESSURE,and the manufacturer's name or trademark.
Hose assemblies,after the application of couplings,shall have a design capability of 700 psig
(4826 kPa).Hose assemblies shall be leak tested at the time of installation at not less the
operating pressure of the system in which they are installed.
3806.5 Location.Mobile food vehicles shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm)of
buildings,tents,canopies or membrane structures.
SECTION 3807
SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDINGS
3807.1 General.[B]Special amusement buildings shall be in accordance with this section and
Section 411 of the International Building Code.
Exception:Amusement buildings or portions thereof,which are without walls or a
roof and are constructed to prevent the accumulation of smoke.
3807.2 Use of combustible decorative materials.Use of combustible decorative materials
shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.
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3807.3 Assistance.Adult monitors with flashlights shall be available to provide assistance
in the event someone becomes lost or disoriented.One adult monitor shall be provided for
every 60 persons.
3807.4 Automatic sprinkler system.Special amusement buildings shall be equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Chapter 9.
3807.4.1 Temporary special amusement buildings.Where the special amusement building
is temporary,the sprinkler water supply shall be of an approved temporary means.The
sprinkler piping shall be connected to a temporary water supply having sufficient capacity
(flow and pressure)to supply residential or standard quick spray response sprinkler heads at
a minimum design density of 0.15 gpm (.57 LPM)per square foot of protected floor area.
The design shall be based on flowing the six most hydraulically remote sprinkler heads.
Should the temporary amusement building contain less than six heads,the design shall
assume that all heads are flowing simultaneously.
The temporary water supply may be connected to a domestic water line,a fire line,or
temporary on-site storage tank as long as the minimum design densities are met.An
indicating type control valve shall be installed in an accessible location between the sprinkler
system and the connection to the water supply.
SECTION 3808
MAZES
3808.1 General.Mazes including,but not limited to corn stalk or hedge mazes,shall be in
accordance with Section 3808.
3808.1.2 Safe refuge areas.Safe refuge areas shall be established outside of the maze or
building and structure,and shall not be closer than 50 feet (15240mm).
3808.1.3 Paths.Paths throughout the maze shall be a minimum of 36 inches (914mm)in
width and shall be clear and unobstructed width.
3808.1.4 Separation.A minimum of 20 feet (6096mm)shall be provided between
mazes and buildings and structures.The 20-foot (6096mm)clearance shall be free
from vegetation and obstructions.
3808.1.5 Means of egress.Each exit shall be a minimum of 6 feet (1828mm)wide.
3808.1.5.1 Travel distance.The maximum travel distance to reach an exit access shall
not exceed 75 feet (22,860nun).The travel distance shall be determined by using the
maze path.
3808.1.5.2 Number.The travel distance required to reach an exit access shall determine
the number of exits required.Locking devices shall remain unlocked on exits when the
maze is occupied.
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3808.1.5.3 Exit signs.Exit signs shall be provided next to or above each exit.The lettering
shall be a minimum of 12 inches (305mm)high with 2-inch (51mm)brushstroke.The signs
shall read EXIT with lettering in a color contrasting to the sign's background.
3808.2 Event plans.The following plans shall be submitted to the fire code official.
3808.2.1 General fire safety plan.The plan shall include,but not be limited to procedures
that shall be used to prevent over-drying of vegetation throughout the site,documentation of
decorative materials flame-retardancy,the maximum number of attendees.
3808.2.2 Security plan.The plan shall document who shall provide security (e.g.,off-duty
police officers,sheriff s posse,employees).All security personnel shall be provided with a 2-
way radio and flashlight.
3808.2.3 Evacuation plans.The plan shall document the responsibilities of all on-site
employees.The plan shall also document how attendees will be evacuated,and where they
will be evacuated.
3808.2.4 Maze rules.Maze rules shall be posted at maze entrance.
3S08.3 Employee responsibilities.Each employee shall be familiar with the evacuation
plan and with fire extinguisher locations.Documentation of training shall be provided to
the fire code official.
3808.3.1 Guides.An employee shall be responsible for guiding a group of not more than 14
attendees through the maze.Each employee shall be provided with a minimum of one flashlight
and two-way radio.The employees shall be responsible for detecting and reporting fire or
smoke to a competent person posted at the maze main entrance and begin evacuation
procedures.
3808.3.2 Main entrance employee.Each maze shall be manned by an employee at the
entrance.The employee shall be capable of communicating with the employees and shall be
provided with a cellular telephone.When the main entrance employee receives a report of
smoke,fire or injury,the employee shall immediately call 9-1-1.
3808.4 Watering.Corn stalk and hedge mazes shall be provided with sufficient water and at
a frequency that prevents the vegetation from becoming dry or brittle.Failure to comply with
this provision is an inuninent hazard and the fire code official shall issue a stop order.
3S08.5 Buildings and structures.When buildings and structures are intended to be
occupied by attendees,the building and structure shall comply with Section 3807.
SECTION
3809
COVERED MALL
BUILDINGS
3809.1 GeneraL Temporary use of the common pedestrian area within a covered mall
building for promotional,Group A,Group E,Group M or similar activities shall be in
accordance with Section 3809.
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3809.2 General requirements.
3809.2.1 Main aisle width.Main aisles shall be a minimum of 10 feet (3048mm)in width
or the minimum required means of egress width,whichever is greater,and shall be
maintained in accordance with Chapter 10.Main aisles shall not be obstructed.
3809.2.2 Cross aisle width.Cross aisles shall be a minimum of 15 feet (4572mm)in
width or the required means of egress width,whichever is greater,and shall be maintained
in accordance with Chapter 10.
3809.2.3 Fueled equipment.Liquid-or gas-fueled,or electric appliances,tools,apparatus,
craft or vehicles shall be displayed in a mall in accordance with Section 314.LP-gas
powered floor maintenance machines may be used when in accordance with Chapter 61.
3809.3 Combustible decorative materials.Combustible decorative materials shall be in
accordance with Chapter 8.
BBBB.Insert Code Section IFC 5601.4 Exception I:
Exception:Persons in charge of fireworks display or pyrotechnic special effect
operations may be less than 21 years of age if they possess a valid PGI display
fireworks operator certification or equivalent certification approved by the fire code
official.
CCCC.Delete Code Section IFC Section 6104.2 and replace with the following
language;
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.
Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas
for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas,the installation of liquefied
petroleum gas shall be prohibited unless specifically approved by the fire code
official,and in that case the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not
exceed a water capacity of 1,000 gallons (3785 L)(see Section 3 of the Sample
Legislation for Adoption of the Inrernotionol Fire Code on page xxi).
Exception:Containers shall not exceed a water capacity of 20 gallons,must be
located outside of the building,and used for cooking purposes only.
DDDD.Insert Code Section IFC 6104.3.3:
6104.3.3 LP Gas Containers in Group R Occupancies.LP Gas shall not be stored
or used inside of a building.
EEEE.Delete Code Section IFC D105.3 and replace with the following language:
D105.3 Proximity to building.At least one of the required access routes meeting this
condition shall be positioned along a total of Y~of the building perimeter and located
within the minimum and a maximum dictated by the table below,Table D105.3.The
arrangement of the aerial fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code
official and may be discontinuous with approval.
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Building Height (ft.)
Distance from Building
(ft.)
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
30 40 15 50
40 50 15 40
50 N/A 15 30
FFFF.Add Code Section IFC D104.4:
D104.4 Fire Department Access Points.A minimum of two means of Approved fire
apparatus access points shall be provided for every facility,building or portion of a
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.Access points
shall have a minimum clear width of 20 feet and shall support an imposed load of
75,000 lbs.
Exceptions:
1.When alternative fire and life safety measures have been implemented,the
number of required access points may be reduced to one.
GGGG.Add Code Section:IFC D104.4.1:
D104.4.1 Remoteness.
Where two fire apparatus access points are required,they shall be placed a distance
apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal
dimension of the lot or area to be served,measured in a straight line between accesses.
Exceptions:
1.When alternative fire and life safety measures have been implemented,the distance
between required access points may be reduced to a distance not less than one
quarter of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension.
HHHH.Delete Code Section IFC D107.1 Exception i/2 and replace with the
following language:
2.The nmnber of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be
increased unless alternative fire and life safety measures have been provided,as
determined by the fire code official.When alternative fire and life safety
measures have been implemented,at no time shall the number of dwelling units
on a single fire apparatus access road exceed 60 units.
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NEWMATERIALS PROCESSES OROCCUPANCIES WHICHMAYRE UIRE
PERMITS
The building official and the code official of the fire department shall act as a committee
to determine and specify,after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard,any
new materials,processes,or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to
those now enumerated in said code.The code official shall post such list in a conspicuous
place at the administrative offices of the fire department and distribute copies thereof to
interested persons.
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
A.This code is enacted only for the purpose of securing to individuals the enjoyment
of rights and privileges to which they are entitled as members of the public,rather
than for the purpose of protecting any individual from harm.
B.The city,its officers,employees,or agents make no representations or warranties
of any kind whatsoever,expressed or implied,with respect to the completeness or
thoroughness of the inspections and examinations performed under this code,but
said inspections are made solely to assist the owner of the building,structure,
equipment,and premises to meet certain minimum requirements of this code and
to compel,if necessary,the owner to meet the minimum requirements for the
protection of the health,welfare,and safety of persons and property.Nothing
herein contained in this code shall alleviate the owner of any building,structure,
equipment,and premises from making an independent inspection in order to
fulfill the requirements of this code,nor shall this code be construed to relieve or
lessen the responsibility of any person owning,operating or controlling any
building,structure,equipment,or premises regulated herein from any damages to
any person or property caused by defects or code violations.The city,its officers,
employees,or agents shall not be held as assuming any liability for damages to
any person or property by reason of any inspections authorized by this code or
investigations,or any approvals issued herein,or for any act or failure to act in the
enforcement of this code.
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Violations of this chapter are simple misdemeanors and are punishable by a fine not to
exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00)and/or a term of imprisonment not to exceed thirty
(30)days.Pursuant to Iowa Code section 100.41,the officials of the fire prevention
bureau shall have the authority to issue citations for violations of this chapter.Violations
of this chapter are also declared to be municipal infractions and may be punished as
provided in the city code.Officials of the fire prevention bureau shall have the discretion
to enforce this chapter either as a municipal infraction or a simple misdemeanor.
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING STANDARDS
In any case where the provisions of this chapter,or the fire code hereby adopted,are
found to be in conflict with any provision of Iowa Code or regulations of the state fire
marshal,or any provision of any zoning,building,fire,electrical,plumbing,mechanical,
safety,or health ordinance or code of the city,the provision which establishes the higher
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standard for the promotion and protection of the safety of persons and property shall
prevail.
VALIDITY
The city hereby declares that should any section,paragraph,sentence or word of this
chapter or of the code hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid,it is the
intent of the city council that it would have passed all other portions of this chapter
independent of the elimination here from of any such portion as may be declared invalid.
Section 2.Re ealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.Severahili Clause.If any section,provision or part of this ordinance shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section,provisions or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 4.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the I"day of May,2017,and approved this I"day of May,2017.
illiam .Peard,Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca Schuett,City Clerk
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