HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-16-Ordinance 2714_2009 International Building and Fire Codes AdoptionORDINANCE NO.2714
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 222 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA AND TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2009 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES (I-CODESTMJ AND MORE SPECIFICALLY THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE,
THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,THE
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AND CONSERVATION CODE,THE INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE;AND BY REFERENCE THE 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE TO
REGULATE THE ERECTION,CONSTRUCTION,ENLARGEMENT,ALTERATION,
REPAIR,MOVING,REMOVAL,CONVERSION,DEMOLITION,OCCUPANCY,
EQUIPMENT,USE,HEIGHT,AREA AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES,INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF MOBILE,MANUFACTURED AND
MODULAR HOMES;TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
COLLECTION OF FEES;AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA:
§222.Waukee Municipal Code,Building Code Regulations and Penalties for
Violations,is hereby repealed,and the following ordioance is hereby enacted io lieu thereof:
§222.l Adrnioistrative Provisions.Administration of this ordinance shall be as
provided in this section and in the following sections ofthe 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 tile 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 ofthis code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code,subj ect to approval ofthe Council of the
City of Waukee,as he/she may deem necessary io order to clarify the application of tile provisions
of this code.Such interpretations,rules and regulations shall be in conforntity with the intent and
purpose of this code.
§222.2 Adoption of the 2009 International Residential Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Residential Code,2009
Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full,including
Appendix Cbapters E,J,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,2009
Edition,are hereby made:
A.Amend Section RI05.2(l)to read as follows:One-story detached accessory
structures,provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
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B.Delete Sections RI05.2(2),RI05.2(4),RI05.2(5),and RI05.2(10).
C.Add the following to Section RI08.2 Schedule of Penn it Fees:
TOTAL VALUATION FEE*
$1.00 to $500 $15.00
$501 to $2,000 $15 for the first $500 plus $2 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof,to and
including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000 $45 for the first $2,000 plus $8 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,to and
including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $229.00 for the first $25,000 plus $7.00 for
each additional $1,000 OT fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000
$50,001 TO $100,000 $404 for the first $50,000 plus $5 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,to and
including $100,000
$100,001 TO $1,000,000 $654 for the first $100,000 plus $3 for each
additional $1,000 or portion thereof,to and
including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $3,354 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.50
for each additional $1,000 OT fraction
thereof.
Other Insnections and Fees
1.Fences $20.00
2.Signs (0-100 sq.ft.)$15.00 base plus
$0.25 per sq.ft.
3.Signs (101 sq.ft.and up)$40.00 base plus
$0.15 per sq.ft.
4.Storage Tanks $25.00 each for
installation OT
removal
5.Temporary Structures (including tents,$75.00
canopies,membrane structures and similar
structures)
6.For use of outside consultants for plan Actual costs*
checking and inspections,or both
*Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
D.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 ofthe 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.
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1.Open Decks -8%
2.Screened Porches -15%
3.In-ground Pools -17%
4.Above-ground pools -8%
5.3 Season Porches -50%
Crawl spaces or garage foundations are not included in basement charges.
E.Amend Section R108.5 to read as follows:Fee Refunds,The building 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
ofthe 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.
F.In Section Rl l O'l 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.
G.In Section R30l.2.l.3 add the following:For purposes of determining wind loads,
the minimum basic wind speed shall be considered as 90 miles per hour;except
when referenced documents are based on fastest mile wind velocities,Table
R301.2.1.3 shall be used.
H.In Section R301.2.3 add the following:For purposes of determining snow loads,
the minirnum 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.
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1.In Section R302.5.1 add the following:"and shall have self-closing devices
required on doors"so the second sentence of the paragraph reads as follows:
Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid
wood doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 nun)in thickness,solid or honeycomb
core steel doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 nun)thick,or 20-minute fire-rated
doors;and shall have self-closing devices required on doors.
In Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems.Amend this
section to read:An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in
townhomes where the conditioned square footage ofthe entire building is equal
to or exceeds 12,000 square feet.For townhomes under 12,000 square feet,both a
front and rear egress shall be provided,otherwise an automatic residential fire
sprinkler system shall be installed.For purposes of this section,conditioned space
shall be defmed as space that can be occupied but shall not include garages or
attics.
J.In Section R313.2 One-and two-family dwelling automatic fire systems.Amend
this section by adding the following exception:Dwelling units in which the gross
square footage of the dwelling space(s),including all floor levels whether finished
or unfinished and all basement areas whether finished or unfinished (exclusive of
attached garage area),does not exceed 8,000 square feet.
K.In Section R317.1 add the following:8.Fences.Residential fences shall be chain
link,omamental 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 used in fences shall be treated wood,or approved wood of
natural resistance to decay.
L.Replace Table R403.1 with the following:
Minimum
Thickness of Depth of
Foundation Foundation
Walls Below Natural
Minimum Surface of
Ullit Width of Thickness of Ground and
Number of Concrete Footing Footing Finish Grade
Stories Masonrv (inches)(Inches](inches)
I 8 8 16 8 42
2 8 8 16 8 42
3 IO 10 18 12 42
TABLE R403.l
FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS
M.In Section R403 .1.4.1 Exception 1.Amend to read the following:Frost Protection
for Freestanding Accessory Structures.Accessory structures 400 square feet or
less can be erected on a slab at least 4 inches in thickness with no footings.Any
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structures over 400 square feet and not exceeding 720 square feet may be
provided with a floating slab which shall include a thickened edge of a minimum
of 12 inches in depth,of which 6 inches shall be below grade and 6 inches above
grade.The thickened edge shall be at least 8 inches in width and tapered to at
least 4 inches in depth throughout.Sod shall be removed to a depth of 6 inches
and replaced with a minimum of 3 inches of sand backfilL Any structure over 720
square feet shall have frost footings.
N.In Section R403.1.4.l Delete Exception 2.
O.In Section R404 add the following:
1.Scope.Notwithstanding other design requirements of Sections R404.l -
R404.l.5.l ofthe International Residential Code,foundation retaining walls
for one and two family dwelling occupancies of Type V constmction 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
1.The maximum height ofthe 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 fOTten-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 R403.1.3 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.l ofthe 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 OTwhere 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
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symmetrically placed and so located as to ensure no less than three inches
of concrete cover on all sides.
c.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 comers,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 Intemational Residential Code.
4.Cast-in-place Plain Concrete Foundation Walls
a.Cast-in-place concrete foundation walls constructed under the provisions
of this subsection shall be concrete having a minimum compressive
strength of28 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 Intemational Residential Code.In addition:
1.The minimum thickness of wall shall be seven and one-half inches
for eight-foot high walls.
2.Walls shall be reinforced with no less than three 1/2-inch diameter
deformed ASTM A615 grade 40 steel bars placed horizontally at the
center ofthe wall,with one bar located near the top,one bar located
near the bottom,and one bar located near mid-height ofthe 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 ofthe 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.)"
§222.3 Adoption of the 2009 International Building Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Building Code,2009
Edition,published by the Intemational Code Council,is hereby adopted in full to include
Appendix K except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
§222.4 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the Intemational Building Code,2009
Edition,are hereby made:
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A.Delete Sections 105.2(2),105.2(5),105.2(6).
B.Add the following to Section 109.2 Schedule of Penn it Fees:
TOTAL VALUATION FEE*
$1.00 to $500 $15.00
$501 to $2,000 $15 for the first $500 plus $2 for each additional
$100 or fraction thereof,to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000 $45 for the first $2,000 plus $8 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,to and
including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $229.00 for the first $25,000 plus $7.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,to and
including $50,000
$50,001 TO $100,000 $404 for the first $50,000 plus $5 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,to and
including $100,000
$100,001 TO $1,000,000 $654 for the first $100,000 plus $3 for each
additional $1,000 or portion thereof,to and
including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $3,354 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.50 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
Other Insnections and Fees
1.Fences $20.00
2.Signs (0-100 sq.ft.)$15.00 base plus $0.25
per sq.ft.
3.Signs (101 sq.ft.and up)$40.00 base plus $0.15
per Sq.ft.
4.Storage Tanks $25.00 each for
installation or removal
5.Temporary Structures (including tents,canopies,$75.00
membrane structures and similar structures)
6.For use of outside consultants for plan checking Actual costs'
and inspections,or both
*Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
C.In Section 1608.2 add the following:For purposes of determining snow loads,the
minimum grouud 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.
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D.III Section 1609.1.1 add the following:For purposes of determining wind loads,
the minimum basic wind speed shall be considered as 90 miles per hOUT;except
when referenced documents are based on fastest mile wind velocities,Table
1609.3.1 shall be used.
E.Replace Table 1809.7 with the following:
Minimum
Thickness of Depth of
Foundation Foundation
Walls Below Natural
Minimum Surface of
Unit Width of Thickness of Ground and
Number of Concrete Footing Footing Finish Grade
Stories Masonrv (inches)(inches)(inches)
1 8 8 16 8 42
2 8 8 16 8 42
3 10 10 18 12 42
TABLE 1809.7
FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS
F.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
21 of the Intemational Building Code,foundation retaining walls for Group R
occupancies of Type V construction maybe 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
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 fOUTinches.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 Intemational
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,fme silt or
similar materials of low permeability or expansive soils are
encountered or where backfill materials are not drained or an unusually
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high surcharge is to be placed adj acent 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 of3,000 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.
c.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 comers,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
a.Cast -in-place concrete foundation walls constructed under the provisions
of this subsection shall be concrete having a minimum compressive
strength of28 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 thiclmess of wall shall be seven and one-half inches for
eight-foot high walls.
2.Walls shall be reinforced with no less than three 112-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 thiclmess of 8
inches.Walls shall be reinforced with ASTM A615 grade 40
deformed steel bars.Steel bars of 112-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.)
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§222.5 Adoption of the 2009 International Existing Building Code.Pursuant
to published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Existing Building
Code,2009 Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full
except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
§222.6 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Existing Building Code,
2009 Edition,are hereby made:
A.Add the following to Section 108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees:
TOTAL VALUATION FEE *
$1.00 to $500 $15.00
$501 to $2,000 $15 for the first $500 pIns $2 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof,to and
including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000 $45 for the first $2,000 plus $8 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,to and
including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $229.00 for the first $25,000 plus $7.00 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000
$50,001 TO $100,000 $404 for the first $50,000 plus $5 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,to and
including $100,000
$100,001 TO $1,000,000 $654 for the first $100,000 plus $3 for each
additional $1,000 or portion thereof,to and
including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $3,354 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.50
for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees
7.Fences $20.00
8.Signs (0-100 sq.ft.)$15.00 base plus
$0.25 per sq.ft.
9.Signs (101 sq.ft.and up)$40.00 base plus
$0.15 per sq.ft.
10.Storage Tanks $25.00 each for
installation or
removal
11.Temporary Structures (including tents,$75.00
canopies,membrane structures and similar
structures)
12.For use of outside consultants for plan Actual costs*
checking and inspections,or both
*Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
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§222.7 Adoption of the 2009 International Mechanical Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public heating,as required by law,the International Mechanical Code,2009
Edition,published by the lnternational Code Council,is hereby adopted in full except for such
portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
§222.8 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Mechanical Code,2009
Edition,are hereby made:
A.In Section 106.5.2 add the following:The mechanical permit for new construction
shall be deemed included in the general building permit issued to the
builder/general contractor.
§222.9 Adoption of the 2009 International Plnmbing Code.Pursuant to
published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Plumbing Code,2009
Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full except for such
portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
§222.10 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Plumbing Code,2009
Edition,are hereby made:
A.In Section 105.2 Add the following to the end of the paragraph:The use of the
2009 Universal Plumbing Code and its amendments as adopted by the Iowa
Department of Public Health may be utilized as an equivalent to the 2009
International Plumbing Code.
B.In Section 106.5 delete the period at the end of the paragraph and add the
following:Except new construction where the plumbing permit will be deemed as
included in the general building permit issued to the builder/general contractor.
C.Drainage Piping to Sanitary Sewer.All draining piping at its connection to
sanitary sewer drain in the City of Waukee shall be protected from bacldlow of
sewage by installation of an approved type backwater or swing check valve.
D.PEX cross-link polyethylene is approved for water distribution within the City of
Waukee with the following restrictions:
1.PEX is not approved for water service lines,so from the main to the meter the
material is required to be copper,when it is 2"diameter or smaller.
2.PEX tubing shall not be installed within the first eighteen (18)inches of piping
connecting to a water heater and/or water meter.
§222.11 Adoption of the 2011 National Electrical Code.Pursuant to published
notice and public heating,as required by law,the National Electrical Code,2011 Edition,
published by the National Fire Protection Association,is hereby adopted in full except for such
portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
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§222.12 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the National Electrical Code,2011
Edition,are hereby made:
A.In Section 90.2 Amend to include 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.
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published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Fuel Gas Code,2009
Edition,published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full except for such
portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended.
§222.14 Adoption ofthe 2009 International Property Maintenance Code.
Pursuant to published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Property
Maintenance Code,2009 Edition,published by the Intemational Code Council,is hereby adopted
in full except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted,modified or amended,
§222.15 Amendments,Modifications,Additions and Deletions.The following
amendments,modifications,additions and deletions to the International Property Maintenance
Code,2009 Edition,are hereby made:
A.Amend Section 304.14 to read as follows:"During the period from April is"to
October 15th,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 consnmption
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."
222.16 Adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code.
Pursuant to published notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Energy
Conservation Code,2009 Edition,published by the Intemational 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 Energy Conservation
Code,2009 Edition,are hereby made:
A.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.
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222.18 Adoption ofthe 2009 International Fire Code.Pursuant to published
notice and public hearing,as required by law,the International Fire Code,2009 Edition,
published by the International Code Council,is hereby adopted in full including Appendix
Chapters A,B,C,D,I,and J 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 Fire Code,2009 Edition,
are hereby made:
A.Amend Section 101.1 to Insert:The City of Waukee
B.Amend Section 103.1.1:Definitions to insert the following:
1.Wherever the word "jurisdiction"is used in the International Fire Code,it
is the City of Waukee,Iowa
2.Where the party responsible for the enforcement of the International Fire
Code is given a title of "Fire Chief',and the following definition:"Fire
Chief'is the code official of the Fire Prevention Bureau"or a dnly
authorized representatives,Fire Inspectors.
3.Whenever the words "Department of Fire Prevention"are used they shall
be held to mean "City of Waukee Fire Department"
4.The word "shall"is mandatory,and the word "may"is permissive.
C.Amend Section 105.6 Required Operation Permits.The code official is authorized
to issue operational permits for the operations as set forth in sections 105.6.2,
105.6.14,105.6.16,105.6.20,105.6.30,105.6.32,105.6.34,105.6.36,105.6.43.
D.Delete Section 105.6.30.Exception:Recreational fires.
E.Amend Section 105.7 Required Construction Permits,105.7.1,105.7.5,105.7.6,
105.7.7,105.7.8,105.7.10,105.7.12,105.7.13,105.7.14
F.Amend Section 108.Refer to Waukee Board of appeals.
G.Amend Section 113 Schedule of Fees:
1.Add Section 113.1 General.A fee for operational permits and construction
permits that are required by this ordinance shall be paid to the City of
Waukee at the building department.
2.Add Section 113.2 Issuance.A permit shall be obtained from the fire
prevention bureau prior to engaging in activities,operations,practices or
functions set forth in section 105.6 through 105.7 as amended.Refer to
amended sections 105.6 and 105.7.
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3.Add Section 113.3 Fees.Each operational permit fee,with the exception
of 105.6.14,105.6.34 and 105.6.43 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).
4.The constmction pennit/plan review fee schedule is square footage based
and shall be as follows:
0-6,000 square feet -$100.00
6,001-12,000 square feet -$200.00
12,001-24,000 square feet -$300.00
24,001-50,000 square feet-$400.00
50,001-100,000 square feet-$500.00
100,001-500,000 square feet -$1,000.00
500,001-1,000.00 square feet-$1,500.00
1,000,001 and above -$1,500.00 +$100.00 for every 6,000 square
feet above 1,000,000
Constmction 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)
105.6.14 Fee to conduct a firework display is $200.00 which includes an
inspection prior to the start of the show.
105.6.34 Fees are occnpant load based (As determined by the code
official)and are as follows:
Occupant load of 49 or less:$50.00
Occupant load of50-499:$100.00
Occupant load of500-999:$150.00
Occupant load greater than 1,000:$200.00
105.6.43 Fee is $75.00 If the permit application for the tent or inflatable is
not received within 5 business days of the date of the event,the fee will be
$100.00
TIns 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-
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inspection is a no charge during normal business hours (8:00a.m.to 4:30
p.rn.,Monday through Friday),fees shall have inspection fees of $150.00
per hour per inspector.
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
All of the above noted fees are subj ect 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 1st)
H.Add Section 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,finn 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 use and specialized
contract labor associated with the mitigation of the specialized emergency.
1.Add Section 114 Licenses.All installations,modifications,maintenance or
servicing of life safety systems are to be performed by an approved licensed
business or person(s).A business or person(s)shall obtain a license to do work in
the City of Waukee by obtaining licenses from the City of West Des Moines.
J.Add Section 114.1 Life Safety Plans.All life safety plans submitted for review to
include,but not limited to,fire spriukler 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.
All NEW fire sprinkler systems,fire alarm system,fire pumps,clean agent
systems,kitchen hood suppression 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.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.
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K.Add Section 114.1.1 Life Safety Plan submittal Fee for lnternal 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.
Note:Persons passing the competency based examination are only allowed to
stamp plans for the company through which they are licensed to work.
L.Add Section 114.2 Penalties for Violation of Licenses.Violation of rules and
regulations pertaining to licensing shall result in a fme of $500.00 for the first
violation.A second violation within one (1)year of license issuance shall result in
a fme of $750.00.A third violation within one (1)year oflicense issuance shall
result in a fine of $1,000 and revocation of the license for the remainder of the
license issuance period.
M.Add Section 115 lnspection Tags.Tags for inspection of fire suppression systems,
fire extinguishers,and fire alarm systems are required to be purchased from the
West Des Moines Fire Prevention Bureau for use in the City of Waukee.West
Metro tags are also acceptable.
N.Add Section 116 Additions to Buildings or Structures.
O.Add Section 116.1 GeneraL 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.
P.Add Section 116.1 Occupancy Requirement.
Q.Add Section 116.3 GeneraL 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 2009 lnternational Fire Code.
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
A.Delete Section 202 Occupancy Classification Exception:1,2,and 3 under [B]
Assembly Group.
B.Add to Section 202:Business is a commercial enterprise or establishment that is
not part of a home occupation,for the purposes of this ordinance.
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C.Add to Section 202:Commercial Buildings or Structures are buildings or
structures that are used for purposes other than detached dwellings,for the
purposes of this ordinance.
D.Add to Section 202:Condominium is a building or structure of residential
occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the
occupants are primarily permanent in nature,having public space,unless as
defined as a townhouse,for the purposes ofthis ordinance.
E.Add to Section 202:Dwelling is a detached building on a building site designed
for and used exclusively for residential purposes by one or two families and
containing one or two dwelling units,for the purposes of the Ordinance.
F.Add to Section 202:Fire Prevention Bureau is the Fire Department of the
jurisdiction.
G.Add to Section 202:Home Occupation is any occupation or profession conducted
solely by the resident occupants in their place of abode,involving primarily
service and limited sale of commodities upon the premises,for the purposes of
this ordinance.
H.Add to Section 202:Licensed Day Care is a daycare that is licensed with the state
ofIowa.
1.Add to Section 202 Licensed Fire Alarm Monitoring Service is a business that
supplies and/or contracts with a UL listed remote station monitoring service.
J.Add to Section 202:Self-luminous is having the ability to self-generate light
without the aid of batteries or electrical current.
K.Add to Section 202:Townhouse is a single family dwelling unit constructed in a
group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation
to roof and with open space on at least two sides,for the purpose of this
ordinance.
L.Add to Section 202:Dallas County Dispatch is the dispatch center that is operated
by the Dallas County Sheriff.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
A.Amend Section 308.1.4 Open-Flame Cooking Devices.No barbeque grills or
other devices which produce ashes or embers shall be operated or stored within
twenty (20)feet of multi-story buildings,such as apartment buildings and/or
condominiums,Cooking devices andlor propane cylinders shall not be stored
inside the living unit of apartment buildings and/or condominiums.
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A maximum of one 20 lb.propane cylinder attached to the cooking device shall be
allowed per living unit.
Exception:One and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
B.Add Section 318 Existing Building Life Safety Requirements.
C.Add section 318.1 Minimum Life Safety Requirements.Each existing
building/tenant space shall have exit signs,emergency lighting,fire extinguishers,
and rated protection of the gas appliances,such as furnace and water heater
rooms.
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
A.Amend Section 503.2.1 Dimensions for Fire Apparatus Access Road.Fire
apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of not less than
twenty (20)feet except for approved security gates in accordance with section
503.6,and a minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than fourteen
(14)feet.
B.Amend Section 505.1 Premises Identification to read as follows:Approved
numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a
position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the
property.Said numbers shall be black or white and contrast with their
background.Address numbers shall be in Arabic numerals or alphabet letters a
minimum of 4 inches in height with a minimum stroke width of 1h inch.
Exceptions:
1.Color of numbers may deviate from black or white for just cause when
approved by the code official.
2.All commercial buildings shall have address numbers in Arabic numerals
or alphabet letters a minimum of 5 inches in height with a minimum stroke
width of 1/2 inch.Monument signs shall have the address installed a
minimum of36 inches from the ground,Addresses located 100 to 199 feet
from the street shall have a minimum of 6 inches in height with a
minimum stroke width of lh inch.Addresses located 200 to 299 feet from
the street shall have a minimum of 8 inches in height with a minimum
stroke width of 1 inch.For each additional 100 feet from the street,the
number shall increase by an additional 2 inches in height with the stroke
increased proportionally.Measurements to determine the minimum
number or letter size shall be measured from the approved address location
to the center line of the street for which the premises is addressed.
Minimum height and minimnm stroke may be increased by the code
official.
3.Exterior suite numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height with a
minimum stroke width of 1l z inch.
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4.Interior suite numbers shall be a minimum of 2 inches in height.
5.Exterior address location for commercial buildings shall be determined by
the code official.
C.Add Section 506.3 Location for Knox Box.The location of the key box,"Knox
Box",is to be determined by the code official.Height of the key box shall be 6
feet from the ground to the top of the key box unless otherwise approved by the
code official.
D.Add Section 507.5.1.1 Fire Sprinkler Fire Hydrant Location.A fire hydrant shall
be located no more than 100 feet from a fire sprinkler connection on hard surface,
easily accessible by fire apparatus and meeting the approval of the code official.
E.Amend Section 507.5.5 Fire Hydrants.A 5-foot clear space shall be maintained
around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or
approved.
F.Add Section 507.5.7 Fire Hydrant Markers and Identification Color.When
required by the code official,hydrant locations shall be identified by the
installation of an approved reflective marker.Both public and private hydrants
shall be painted to Waukee Public Works specifications.
G.Add Section 507.5.8.Fire Hydrant Installation.Fire hydrants to be installed with
grade mark on fire hydrant at fmish grade with a four (4)inch Storz brand
connection to face parking lot or access road for fire apparatus hook-up.
H.Add Section 507.5.9 Fire Hydrant Maintenance Schedule.Private fire hydrants
shall be inspected,tested and lubricated on a five-year basis or sooner by the
Waukee Public Works in conjunction with their regular fire hydrant inspection
program per rules established by the Waukee Public Works
1.Amend Section 508.1 General.Where required by other sections of this code and
in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the International Building
Code,a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and
shall comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.5.A fire command center can
be added by the Code Official to any building classified as Group A (Assembly),
Group F (factory),Group H (Hazardous),Group I(Institutional),Group R-l
(Hotel),Group S (Storage)or building that is a data center;in order to coordinate
and control fire fighter and life safety operations.
J.Add Section 511.Fire-Lanes:
511.1.General.Fire department fire lanes shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with section 511.
511.2.Designation.The code official may designate fire lanes on private and
public property as deemed necessary for the protection of life and property.
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511.3.Obstruction.No person shall stop,stand,park a vehicle,place,or keep any
obstruction or thing in a designated fire lane that would prevent such fire lane
from being immediately accessible to the fire department,or in any other manner
to deter or hinder the fire department from gaining immediate access to the fire
lane.A written request to the Code Official for temporary obstruction of a fire
lane shall be submitted for approval.
511.4.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.Fire lanes may be painted traffic red in addition to fire lane signage.
Fire lane signs shall be permanently mounted and the front of the sign set at 90
degrees to the street facing the direction oftravel,or as otherwise approved by the
code official.Fire lane signs shall be placed 2 -4 feet from the edge of the street.
The top of fire lane signs shall be approximately 6 feet from the ground.
Intermediate fire lane signs shall be set every 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 maybe omitted due to the location of the fire lane by the code official.
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,Fine
$50",unless otherwise directed and approved by the code official,conforming to
state law.
511.5 Maintenance.Maintenance of the fire lane signage shall be the
responsibility of the property owner/tenant,
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
A.Amend Section 602.1 Definitions [M]Commercial Cooking Appliances.
Appliances used in a commercial food service establishment for heating or
cooking food and which produce grease vapors,steam,fumes,smoke or odors that
are required to be removed through a local exhaust ventilations system.Such
appliances include deep fat fryers;upright broilers;steam-jacketed kettles;hot-top
ranges;under-fired broilers (Char broilers);ovens;barbecues;rotisseries;
residential stoves/ovens and similar appliances.For the purpose ofthis definition,
a food service establishment shall include any commercial building or a portion
thereof used for the preparation and service offood including for employee
purposes.
B.Delete Sections 603.8,603.8.1,603.8.2,603.8.3,603.8.4,and 603.8.5.
C.Add Section 604.2.19 Emergency Generator Emergency shutdown.A KNOX
switch to shut down the generator shall be located at the remote annunciator panel
or fire panel.The Code Official shall determine its location.If there is no
annunciator or fire alarm panel or the location of these panels is determined to be
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inadequate for this shut down button,the Code official shall determine its
location.
D.Add Section 604.2.19.1 Emergency Generator Signage.Signage as determine by
the code official shall be placed on the main electrical disconnect and local
breaker panel tied to the generator power.Signage shall also be placed on the
doors to the electrical rooms and rooms with emergency power in them,as well as
near the annunciator panel or fire alarm panel if a keyed shut down switch is
unable to be installed,denoting the location of the emergency shutdown switch or
button for the generator.
E.Commercial Kitchen Hoods:Amend Section 609.2 where required.A Type I hood
shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances and domestic
cooking appliances used in a licensed food establishment.
INTERIOR FINISH
A.Delete section 806.1.1 Restricted Occupancies -Exception 2.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
A.Amend Section 903.2 Where Required to read as follows:An approved automatic
fire extinguishing system is required if the gross square footage of a building is
equal to or greater than the following:
I.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.
2.For the purposes of section 903.2,"story"shall be defmed as any level of a
structure,whether above or below grade capable of occupancy.
3.Fire sprinkler exemption for buildings or structures.To be exempt 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.Note: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 meeting the above requirements.
4.Open corridors/hallways shall be required to have fire sprinklers installed
in them when the building they are constructed in is required by this code
to have a fire sprinkler system.
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5."An approved automatic fire extinguishing system"includes,but is not
limited to,a complete automatic fire sprinkler system.The following
sections requiring complete automatic fire sprinkler systems shall install
the fire sprinkler system following NFP A 13 standards unless otherwise
noted.Altemative automatic extinguishing systems may be used if in the
opinion of the code official the same life safety and property conservation
measures are equivalent to the NFP A standard listed in this code.
B.Delete Sections 903.2.1,903.2.1.1,903.2.1.2,903.2.1.3,903.2.1.4,903.2.1.5"
903.2.3,903.2.4,903.2.4.1,903.2.5,903.2.5.1,903.2.5.2,903.2.5.3,903.2.6,
903.2.7,903.2.7.1,903.2.8,903.2.8.1,903.2.9,903.2.9.1,903.2.9.2,903.2.10,
903.2.10.1
C.Add Section 903.2.1 Group A to read as follows:
(Suppression type)
GronpA:
NFPA 13
A-I.Building or structures or portions thereof,
having an assembly use,usually with fixed seating,
intended for the production and viewing of the
performing arts or motion pictures including,
but not limited to:See IFC occupancy classification
definition A -1.*
1.Occupant load of 299 or less.
2.Occupant load of300 or more.
6,000 s.f.o s.f.
NFPA 13 A-2.Building or structures or portions thereof,
having an assembly use intended for food and lor
drink consumption including but not limited to:
See IFC occupancy classification definition A-2.*
1.Occupant load of 50 or more.
2.Occupant load of 49 or less.
o s.f.
1,500 s.f.
NFP A 13 A-3.Building or structures or portions thereof,having an assembly use intended
for worship,recreation,or amusement and other assembly uses
not classified elsewhere in Group A,including,
but not limited to:See IFC occupancy classification
definition A -3.*
1.Occupant load of 299 or less.
2.Occupant load of300 or more.
6,000 s.f.
4,500 s.f.
NFPA 13 A-4.Building or structures or portions thereof,
having an assembly use intended for viewing of
indoor sporting events and activities with spectator
seating,including but not limited to:
See IFC OCCUPllilCY classification definition A-4 *
1.Occupant load of 299 or less.
2.Occupant load of300 or more.
6,000 s.f.
4,500 s.f.
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NFPA 13
Group B:
NFPA 13
GroupE:
NFPA 13
GroupF:
T'-IFPA 13
NFPA 13
A-5.Building or structures or portions thereof,
an assembly use intended for participation in or
viewing outdoor activities including,but not
limited to:See IFC occupancy classification
definition A-5 and IFC section 903.2.1.5 for areas to
be provided with protection.*1,000 s.f.
*Note change to section 202 Group A with deletion of exceptions
as outlined in definitions ofIFC Supplement Code.
D.Add Section 903.2.2.1 Group B to read as follows:
B.Building or structures or portions thereof,
used for office,professional,or service type
transactions,including storage of records and
accounts.Business occupancies shall include,
but not be limited to:See IFC occupancy
Classification definition B.
E.Add Section 903.2.3 Group E to read as follows:
6,000 s.f.
E.Building or structures or portions thereof,NFP A 13
by six or more persons at anyone time for educational purposes.
o s.f.
A licensed day care is any buildings or structures,
or portions thereof,used for educational,supervision,
or personal care services for more than five children
older than 2 Y,years of age shall be classified as
an E occupancy.
F.Add Section 903.2.4 Group F to read as follows:
F-l.Moderate-hazard factory and industrial
occupancies including factory and industrial
uses not classified as group F,division 2
occupancies shall include,but not be limited to:
See IFC occupancy classification definition F-1.
F-l.l.Woodworking operations which generates
finely divided combustible waste or uses finely
divided combustible materials.
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o s.f.
6,000 s.f.
2,500 s.f.
NFPA 13
Gronp H:
NFPA 13
NFPA 13
NFPA 13
NFPA 13
NFPA 13
F-2.Low-hazard factory and industrial
occupancies uses that involve the fabrication
or manufacturing of non-combustible materials
which during finishing,packing,or processing
do not involve a significant fire hazard shall include,
but not be limited to:See IFC occupancy
classification defmition F-2.
G.Add Section 903.2.5 Group H to read as follows:
H-l.Building or structures or portions thereof,
that pose a detonation hazard in excess ofthose listed
in table 307.7(1)(see 2006 IBC)shall include,
but not limited to:See IFC occupancy
classification definition H -1.
15,000 s.f.
o s.f.
H-2.Building or structures or portions thereof,which contain materials
that pose a deflagration hazard or a hazard from accelerated buming in
excess of those listed in table 2703.1.1(1)(see 2006 IFC)
shall include,but not limited to:
See IFC occupancy classification defmition H-2.0 s.f.
H-3.Building or structures or portions thereof,
which contain materials that readily support
combustion or pose physical hazard in excess of
those listed in table 2703.1.1(1)(see 2006 IFC)
shall include,but not limited to:
See IFC occupancy classification defmition H-3.
H-4.Building or structures or portions thereof,
which contain materials that are health hazards
in excess of those listed in table 2703.1.1(1)
(see 2006 IFC)shall include,but not limited to:
See IFC occupancy classification definition H-4.
H-5.Semiconductors fabrication facilities
and comparable research and development
areas in which hazardous production materials (RPM)
are used,and the aggregate quantity of material is in
excess of those listed in table 2703.1.1(1)and
table 2703.1.1.1 (2)(see IFC 2006).Such
facilities and areas shall be designed and constructed
in accordance with section 415.8 ofthe IBC 2006.
Design of the sprinkler system shall not be less
than table 903.2.4.2.
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o s.f.
o s.f.
o s.f.
NFPA 13 Pyroxylin plastics.Buildings or structures where
cellulose nitrate fihn or pyroxylin plastics are
manufactured,stored,or handled in quantities
exceeding 100 pounds.o s.f.
H.Add Section 903.2.6 Group 1 to read as follows:
or
NFPA 13R
1-1.Building or structures or portions thereof,housing
more than 16 persons,on a 24-hour basis,who
because of age,mental disability,or other reasons,
live in a supervised residential environment but which
provides personal care services.The occupants are
capable of responding to an emergency situation
without physical assistance from staff.
Group I:
NFPA 13D
A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons
shall classified as group R-3.A facility such as the
above with at least six and not more than 16 persons
shall be classified as Group R-4.0 s.f.
NFPA 13 1-2.Building or structures or portions thereof,used for
medical,surgical,psychiatric,nursing,or custodial
care on a 24-hour basis of more than four persons
who are not capable of self-preservation.A facility
such as the ahove with four or fewer persons shall be
classified as Group R-3.
Child care facility is any buildings or structures,
or a portion thereof,which provides care on a 24-hour
basis to more than five children 2 Yz years of age or
less shall be classified as Group 1-2.o s.f.
NFPA 13 1-3.Building or structures or portions thereof,which
are inhabited by more than five persons who are
under restraint or security.
See IFC occupancy classification definition 1-3
for type of condition.Os.£.
NFPA 13 1-4.Building or structures or portions thereof,which
are occupied by persons of any age who receive
custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals
other than parents or guardians,relatives by blood,
marriage,or adoption and in a place other than the home of the
person receiving care.A facility such as the
above with five or fewer persons shall be classified
as group R-3.Place of worship during religious
functions is not included.0 s.f.
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NFPA 13 Adult care facilities provide accommodations for
less than 24 hours for more than five unrelated adults
and provides supervision and personal care services.
Child care facilities provide supervision and personal
care on less than a 24 hour basis for more than five
children 2 Yzyears of age or less.
1.Add Section 903.2.7 Group M to read as follows:
GroupM:
NFPA 13
Building or structures or portions thereof,for the
display and sale of merchandise,and involving stocks
of goods,wares,or merchandise,incidental to such
purposes and accessible to the public shall include,
but not be limited to:See IFC occupancy
classification definition group M.
For high-piled storage requirements,refer to
chapter 23 of the 2006 IFe.
J.Add Section 903.2.8 Group R to read as follows:
GroupR:
NFPA 13R
in 4 stories
or less,
NFPA 13
in more than 4 stories,
both systems to
include attic space
asNFPA 13.
NFPA 13R
in 4 stories
or less,
NFPA 13
in more than
4 stories,
both systems to
include attic space
as NFPA 13.
NFPA 13R
to include
attic space
asNFPA 13.
R-l.Hotels,motels,
boarding houses (transient).
(Occupy less than 30 days)
R-2.Apartment houses,
condominiums,
boarding houses (non-transient),
convents,dormitories,
fratemities and sororities,monasteries
Convents
dormitories
fratemities and sororities
monasteries
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o s.f.
6,000 s.f.
o s.f.
o s.f.
o s.f.
NFPA13D R-3.Dwellings 8,000 s.f.
NFPA 13D R-3.Townhouse
with each unit containing both a front and rear point of egress
12,000 s.f.
NFPA 13D R-4.Residential care/assisted living facilities
or for more than five but not more than 16 occupants,
NFPA13R excluding staff.o s.f.
K.Add Section 903.2.9 Group S to read as follows:
Group 8:8-1.Moderate hazard storage occupancies
NFPA 13 including building or portions of buildings
used for storage of combustible materials
not classified as Group S,Division 2,or
group H occupancies but not be limited to:
See lFC occupancy classification
definition Group S-l.6,000 s.f.
NFPA 13 Repair garages/service stations 3,500 s.f.
NFPA 13 Bulk storage of tires 20,000 cu.f.
NFPA 13 8-2.Low-hazard storage occupancies,
including buildings or portions of
buildings used for storage of noncombustible
materials,but not be limited to:
See lFC occupancy classification
Defruition Group S-2.15,000 s.f.
Buildings or portions of buildings classified
as enclosed parking garages in accordance
with section 406.4 of the mc 2006 or where
located beneath other groups.o s.f.
Exceptions:(1)Enclosed parking garages
located beneath group R-3 occupancies;
(2)Parking garages defined in section
406.3.2 of the mc 2006 as open parking
garages.
L.Add 8ection903 .2.10 Group U to read as follows:
Group U:Private garages,carports,sheds,and
agricultural buildings.nla
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M.Add Section 903.2.11.4 R-3 Emergency Egress Option.A complete NFPA 13D
sprinkler system may be installed in lieu of the emergency egress in basements,
division R-3 occupancies.
N.Add Section 903.2.11.7 Existing Occupancies.
O.Add Section 903.2.11.8 General.A complete fire extinguishing system shall be
installed in no more than 5 years after an annexation into the city as per NFP A
101 for existing occupancies.
P.Amend Section 903.3.1.2.1 Group R Balconies and Decks.Sprinkler protection
shall be provided for exterior balconies,decks,and ground floor patios of
dwelling units where the building is required to have a fire sprinkler system
installed.Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted
to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch to 6 inches below the
structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches below the deck of the
exterior balconies and decks.
Q.Add Section 903.3.5.3 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.
R.Add Section 903.3.5.3.1 Fire Sprinkler Riser Signage.Signage as determined by
the code official shall be placed on the main sprinkler riser denoting a shunt trip
has been installed.
S.Add Section 903.3.7.1 Fire Department Connection Identification.A minimum of
110 candela weather proof strobe light suitable for cold weather use with a
minimum of75 candelas at -30 degrees shall be tied into the building fire alarm
system and mounted directly above the fire department connection between 7 feet
and 10 feet in height from the ground or as approved by the code official.
T.Add Section 903.7 Fire Sprinkler for Canopies.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.
Exception:If the code does not require a building to have a fire sprinkler system,
section 903.7 does not apply.
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ALTERNATNE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
A.Add Section 904.11.6.6 Ventilation Operation.The ventilation system shall shut
down the makeup air to the hood and continue to exhaust upon activation of the
hood fire extinguishing system.Supply air openings other than part of the hood
system shall be a minimum of 6 feet from any part of a type 1 hood.Supply air
openings closer than 6 feet must shut down upon activation of the extinguishing
system.
Exception:Section 904.11.6.6 may be revoked if the fire extinguishing agent will
not perform to specifications due to exhausting requirements.
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
A.Add Section 905.12 Additional Standpipe Systems.Additional standpipe systems
may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the code
official.
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A.Delete section 906.1 where required.The exception only.
B.Amend table 906.3 (1)Fire Extinguishers For Class A Fire Hazards to read as
follows:Portable fire extinguishers for fire protection in low and moderate hazard
occupancies shall be a 5 lb.ABC in buildings that are covered throughout with a
fire sprinkler system.If there is no fire sprinkler system in a low or moderate
hazard occupancy,a 10 lb.ABC fire extinguisher shall be installed.Spacing is
based on a 75-foot travel distance to the fire extinguisher.Portable fire
extinguishers for fire protection in high hazard occupancies shall be 10 lb.ABC in
buildings that are covered throughout with a fire sprinkler system.Ifthere is no
frre sprinkler system in a high hazard occupancy,a 20 lb.ABC [ITe extinguisher
shall be installed.Spacing is based on a 50-foot travel distance to the fire
extinguisher.
C.Amend table 906.3 (2)Fire Extinguishers For Flaunnable And Combustible
Liquids With Depths Of Less Than Or Equal To .25 Inch to read as follows:
Portable fire extinguishers for fire protection in low hazard occupancies shall be a
5 lb.ABC in buildings that are covered throughout with a fire sprinkler system.If
there is no fire sprinkler system in a low hazard occupancy,a 10 lb.ABC fire
extinguisher shall be installed.Spacing is based on a 50-foot travel distance to the
fire extinguisher.Portable fire extinguishers for fire protection in moderate hazard
occupancies shall be 10 lb.ABC in buildings that are covered throughout with a
fire sprinkler system.If there is no fire sprinkler system in a moderate hazard
occupancy,a 20 lb.ABC fire extinguisher shall be installed.Spacing is based on a
50-foot travel distance to the fire extinguisher.Portable fire extinguishers for fire
protection in high hazard occupancies shall be 20 lb.ABC in buildings that are
covered throughout with a fire sprinkler system.If there is no fire sprinkler system
in a high hazard occupancy,a 20 lb.ABC fire extinguisher shall be installed.
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Spacing is based on a 50-foot travel distance to the fire extinguisher with a fire
sprinkler system,30-foot travel distance with no fire sprinkler system.Other
hazardous occupancies will refer to NFP A 10.
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
A.Add Section 907.1.2.1 Fire Alarm Panel Height.Installation of fire alarm panels
shall not exceed 6 feet in height measured from the floor to the top of the panel.
Exception:Panel height may be altered by the code official.
B.Add Section 907.1.2.2 Number of Fire Alarm Control Panels in Buildings.Only
one fire alarm control panel shall be allowed per building.
C.Amend Section 907.2.Where Required General to read as follows:An approved
addressable fire alarm system complying with the provisions of this code and
NFP A 72 shall be installed when the gross square footage of a building is equal to
or greater than the area as specified in sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.10
inclusive,subject to the authority having jurisdiction or by section 907,whichever
shall be more restrictive.
Exception:
1.Buildings with 8 or less initiating devices may use zoned systems provided
only one device is used per zone.Each device shall have a plain English
LCD (liquid crystal display).This alpha/numeric descriptor location is
required to be reported to the Dallas County dispatch center upon
activation of the fire alarm system.
2.R-3 dwellings are not required to meet section 907.2 ofthis code.
3.Townhouses are required to be monitored only if a single fire sprinkler
system is used for multiple units.
D.Add Section 907.2 (a)Manual Fire Alarm Pull Boxes.Manual fire alarm pull
boxes "pull stations"shall be required where deemed necessary by the code
official.
E.Add Section 907.2 (b)Monitoring.All fire alarm systems shall be monitored by a
UL listed monitoring station.
F.Add Section 907.2 (c)Location.Each address point identification shall have an
alpha/numeric descriptor location for the fire alarm system.This alpha/numeric
descriptor location is required to be reported to the Dallas County dispatch center
upon activation of the fire alarm system.
G.Add Section 907.2 (d)where required.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.
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H.Amend Section 907.2.3 General to read as follows:Educational occupancies shall
have a monitored fire alarm system.Upon notification,existing educational
occupancies having existing fire alarm systems shall comply within 2 years to
meet the monitoring of the fire alarm system.
1.Delete Sections 907.2.8 and 907.2.9.
J.Add Section 907.2.8 Group R General.Group R-l;group R-2 apartment houses,
condominiums and boarding houses (non-transient),convents,dormitories,
fratemities,sororities,and monasteries;and group R-4 shall have a monitored
addressable fire alarm system.Upon adoption of this fire code,group R-l;group
R-2 apartment houses,condominiums and boarding houses (non-transient),
convents,dormitories,fraternities,sororities,and monasteries that have existing
automatic fire alarm systems shall comply within 2 years to have that fire alarm
system monitored.
K.Amend Section 907.2.11 Single and Multi-Station Smoke Alarms.Listed single
and multiple-station smoke alarms complying with UL 217 shall be installed in
accordance with provisions of this code and the household fire warning equipment
provision ofNFP A 72.Smoke alarms in dwelling units shall be addressable with
sounder bases and monitored by the building fire alarm system as a supervisory
signal only.Mini h0111sin dwelling units are not required if notification from a
building fire alarm system is through the smoke alarms with sounder bases.
Note:Section 907.2.10 only applies to R-l,R-2,R-4 and I-I.
L.Add Section 907.7.3.2 Zone and Address Location Labeling.Fire alarm panels
shall have all zones and address points plainly and permanently labeled as to their
location on the outside of tile panel or on an easily readable map of the building,if
no display screen is present.
M.Amend Section 907.7.5 Monitoring General to read as follows:When required by
this chapter,or the code official,an approved UL listed remote station in
accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems to provide for the
immediate and automatic notification of the fire department.
Exception:Supervisory service is not required iu 1 and 2-falllily dwellings.
N.Add Section 910.1 Exception 3.The code official may require smoke removal
equipment to be installed if it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and
property.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
A.Amend Section 912.1 Iustallation.Fire department connections shall be installed
with a four (4)inch Storz brand connection and in accordance with the NFP A
standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2
tlrrough 912.6
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B.Add Section 912.1.1 Fire Department Connection Height.The fire department
connection shall be located not less than 18 inches from the bottom of the cap(s)
and not more than 3 feet from the top of the cap(s)above the level of the adjacent
grade or access level.Deviation from this height may be granted by the code
official for just cause.
C.Amend Section 912.3 Access around Fire Department Connections.Immediate
access to the fire department connection shall be maintained at all times and
without obstruction by fences,bushes,trees,walls,or any other objects within a
minimum distance of 5-feet on each side of the connection to include in front of
the connection,
D.Amend Section 912.3.2 Clear space around connections.A working space of not
less than 5 feet in width,5 feet in depth and 6.5 feet in height shall be provided
and maintained in front of and to the sides of wall-mounted fire department
connections and mound the circumference of free-standing fire department
connections.
MEANS OF EGRESS
A.Amend Section 1006.3 (1)Illumination Emergency Power to read as follows:Exit
access corridors,passageways,aisles,and in rooms and spaces greater than 400
square feet which require one or more means of egress or as approved by the code
official.
B.Amend Section 1006.3 (2)lllumination Emergency Power to read as follows:
Aisles and unenclosed egress stairways in rooms and spaces that require one or
more means of egress.
C.Amend Section 1006.3 (3)lllumination Emergency Power to read as follows:
Corridors,exit enclosures and exit passageways in buildings that require one or
more exits.
D.Amend Section 1006.3 (4)lllumination Emergency Power to read as follows:
Exterior egress components at other than the level of exit discharge until exit
discharge is accomplished for building required to have one or more exits.
E.Amend Section 1006.3 (5)Illumination Emergency Power to read as follows:
Interior exit discharge elements as permitted in section 1024.1 in buildings
required to have one or more exits.
F.Amend Section 1006.3 (6)lllumination Emergency Power to read as follows:
Exterior landings,as required by section 1008.1.5,for exit discharge doorways in
buildings required to have one or more exits.
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G.Add Section 1006.3 (7)Illumination Emergency Power Restrooms.Exiting
illumination shall be provided by battery pack or on-site generator to restrooms
with more than one fixture and/or handicap accessible.
H.Amend Section 1008.1.4.4(3)Access-Controlled Egress Doors to read as follows:
The doors shall be arranged to unlock from a manually operated lighted
emergency exit button located 40 inches to 48 inches vertically above the floor
and within 5 feet of the secured doors.When operated,the manual unlocking
device (emergency exit button)shall result in direct interruption of power to the
lock;independent of the access control system electronics and the doors shall
remain unlocked for a minimum of 30 seconds.Ready access shall be provided to
the emergency button and shall be clearly identified by a sign.All doors
controlled by an emergency exit button shall have signage as required in section
1008.1.3.4(3a).Only one locking system is allowed per door.Doors must retain
positive latching of door at all times if installed in a required rated corridor
system.
1.Add Section 1008.1.4.4(3a)Access-Controlled Egress Doors to read as follows:
Emergency exit sign to read as follows:EMERGENCY DOOR OPERATION,
PUSH BUTTON (need arrow pointing from sign to lighted button)minimum
height letters 3/4 inches with contrasting color to the door and affixed to door
between 48 to 60 inches.
J.Amend Section 1008.1.9.1 Door Hardware.Door handles,pulls,latches,locks,
and other operating devices on doors required to be accessible by Chapter 11 of
the International Building Code shall not require the tight grasping,tight pinching,
or twisting ofthe wrist to operate.Thumb tum locks shall not be allowed.
K.Add Section 1008.1.10.3 Door Closers.Where rated doors are required for the
protection of a fire and/or smoke corridors or compartments the following shall
apply:
1.Doors shall be installed with automatic door closers.
2.Door closers shall be UL listed for fire doors and of hydraulic type.
3.Spring type hinged door closers are not allowed.
L.Add Section 1011.1.1 Additional Exit Signs.Exit signs may be required at the
discretion of the code official to clarify an exit or exit access.
M.Add Section 1011.1.2 Floor-Level Exit Signs.Low-level exit signs complying
with illumination requirements of section 1011.5.2 shall be provided in all interior
exit corridors serving guest rooms of hotels/motels in group R,division 1
occupancies.
The bottom of the sign fixture shall not be less than 6 inches or more than 8
inches above the floor level.For exit doors,the signs shall be on the door or
adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign within 4 inches of the door
frame.Fixtures shall be installed at a 90 degree angle to the corridor wall by the
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exit door.Mid-way fixtures to be flush mounted with the surface of the corridor
walls.The code official may require additional exit signs for exiting clarity.
Fixtures shall be constructed to withstand abuse from foot traffic and luggage.
Metal framework is preferred,but not required.
N.Amend Section 1011.5.2 Exit Sign lllumination to read as follows:Exit signs
shall use an LED lighting system and be illuminated internally.Exit signs shall
have battery backup unless an on-site generator set 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).
O.Add Section 1011.5.4 Combination Lights.Combination exit sign/emergency
light devices shall not be allowed.
P.Add Section 1011.5.5 Separation of Emergency Lighting.Emergency lighting
shall be separated from the exit sign by a minimum of 6 feet.
Q.Add Section 1011.5.6 Self-Luminous Exit Signs.Self-luminous exit signs
installed after July 1,2004,are not allowed throughout the entire city of Waukee.
Exception:Approved self-luminous exit signs may be allowed in tents by the code
official.
FIRE SAFETY DUlliNG CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
A.Amend Section 1401.2 Purpose,This chapter prescribes minimum safeguards for
construction,alteration,and demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to
life and property from fire and emergencies during such operations.
B.Add Section 1410.1.1 Construction Site Access.Construction sites shall have
approved access roads as noted on the approved site plan to all areas of building
or structure being constructed prior to actual construction taking place,other than
installation of underground utilities and non-combustible foundations.Access
roads to buildings or structures shall be constructed no further away than 50 feet
from the building or structure with the middle of the building or structure no
further than 150 feet from the access road.If the middle of the building or
structure is more than 150 feet from the access road,temporary access roads shall
be constructed around the building or structure where topography allows.It is
highly recommended to install parking lots prior to the beginning of construction
for storage of construction material and easier access to the site.Access road
surface material shall be of concrete aggregate or a base layer of asphalt capable
of satisfying load limits as outlined in appendix D,section DI02 of this code for
fire apparatus imposed loads unless otherwise approved by the code official.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS
A.Add Section 2703.13 Hazardous Substances,Notification and Cleanup.
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B.(a)Scope.This section shall apply to the release of hazardous substances and the
notification,cleanup,and recovery of costs associated with the mitigation of
hazardous conditions.
(b)Definitions.For the purpose ofthis section,these words have the following
meamng:
1."Cleanup"means the removal of the hazardous substances to a place
where the waste will not cause any danger to persons or the enviromnent,
in accordance with applicable statutes,rules,and regulations,or the
treatment of the material as defmed herein to eliminate the hazardous
condition,including the restoration of the area to a general good
appearance without noticeable odor as much as practicable."Cleanup"
includes all actions necessary to contain,collect,identify,analyze,treat,
disperse,remove,or dispose of a hazardous substance and to restore the
sites from which such hazardous substance was cleaned up.
2."Hazardous condition"means any situation involving the actual,
imminent,or probable spillage,leakage,or release of a hazardous
substance:
(i)Within the city or onto city property located outside the city which,
because of the quantity,strength,and toxicity of the hazardous
substance,its mobility in the environment and its persistence,creates
an immediate potential danger to the public health or safety;or
(ii)Onto land,into the waters within the state ofIowa or into the
atmosphere,but outside the city,which,because of the quantity,
strength,and toxicity of the hazardous substance,its mobility in the
enviromnent and its persistence,creates an immediate potential danger
to the public health or safety of persons or property within the city.
Hazardous conditions include any accident involving hazardous materials
required to be reported under section 321.266(4)of the code ofIowa.
3."Hazardous substance"means any substance or mixture of substances that
presents a danger to the public health or safety or enviromnent and
includes,but is not limited to,a substance that is toxic,corrosive,or
flannnable,or that is an irritant or that,in confmement,generates pressure
through decomposition,heat,or other means.The following are examples
of substances which,in sufficient quantity,may be hazardous:acids;
alkalis;explosives;fertilizers;heavy metals such as chromium,arsenic,
mercury,lead,and cadmium;industrial chemicals;paint thinners;paints;
pesticides;petroleum products;poisons;radioactive materials;sludge's;
and organic solvents."Hazardous substance"includes any hazardous waste
identified or listed by the administrator of the United States environmental
protection agency under the solid waste disposal act as amended by the
resource conservation and recovery act of 1976,or any toxic pollutant
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listed under section 307 of the federal water pollution control act of 1976,
as amended to J anuary 1,1977,or any hazardous material designated
under section 311 of the federal water pollution control act as amended to
January 1,1977,or any hazardous materials designated by the secretary of
transportation under the hazardous materials transportation act,or any
hazardous substance listed under the comprehensive environmental
response,compensation and liability act of 1980.
4,"Person"is a natural person,his heirs,executors,administrators,or
assigns,and also includes a firm,partnership,or corporation,its or their
successors or assigns,or any other similar legal entity or the agent of any
of the aforesaid,
5,"Responsible person"means the person,whether the owner,agent,lessor,
or tenant,in charge of the hazardous substance being stored,processed or
handled,or the owner or bailee transporting hazardous wastes or
substances whether on public ways or grounds or on private property
where the spill would cause danger to the public or to any persons or to the
environment.
6,"Treatment"means a method,technique,or process,including
neutralization,designed to change the physical,chemical,or biological
character or composition of a hazardous substance so as to neutralize it or
to render the substance non-hazardous,safer for transport,amenable for
recovery,amenable for storage,or to reduce it in volume,
Treatment includes any activity or processing designed to change the
physical form or chemical composition of hazardous substance to render it
non-hazardous.
(c)Notifications.When a hazardous condition is created,the responsible person
shall notify Dallas County Dispatch and the Waukee fire department immediately
upon discovery of the condition,but in no instance later than thirty (30)minutes
after the discovery of the hazardous condition,
(d)Cleanup Required,Whenever a hazardous condition is created by the deposit,
injection,dumping,spilling,leaking,or placing of a hazardous substance,so that
the hazardous substance,or a constituent of the hazardous substance,may enter
the environment or be emitted into the air or discharged into any waters,including
ground waters,the fire chief or the chief's designee may remove or provide for
removal and the disposal of the hazardous substance at any time,unless the fire
chief or the chief's designee determines such removal will be properly and
promptly accomplished by the responsible person.lithe responsible party does
not initiate and complete cleanup within the time designated by the fire
department,the city may proceed to remedy the hazardous condition by
performing the necessary cleanup services.
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(e)Loss,Burden or Costs.A responsible person shall be liable to the city for all
mitigation costs incurred by the city or other contract agencies,including but not
limited to,chemical damage,contamination of equipment,and the use of
consumable materials.If charges for such cleanup costs are not paid within thirty
(30)days after invoice,the city shall proceed to obtain payment by all legal
means.
EXPLOSNES AND FIREWORKS
A.Amend Section 3301.1 Scope to read as follows:It shall be unlawful without a
permit for any person to possess,store,offer for sale,expose for sale,sell at retail,
or use or explode any explosives,explosive materials,and fireworks within the
corporate limits of the city of Waukee.
Exceptions:
1.The armed forces of the United States,coast guard,or National Guard.
2.Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States
Pharmacopoeia.
3.The possession,storage,and use of small ammunition when packaged in
accordance with DOT packaging requirements.
4.The possession,storage,and use of not more than 1 pound (0.454 kg)of
commercially manufactured sporting black powder,20 pounds (9 kg)of
smokeless powder and 10,000 small arms primers for hand loading of
small arms ammunition for personal consumption.
5.The use of explosive materials by federal,state,and local regulatory,law
enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official capacities.
6.Special industrial explosive devices which in the aggregate contain less
than 50 pounds (23 kg)of explosive materials.
7.The possession,storage,and use of blank industrial power load cartridges
when packaged in accordance with DOT packaging regulations.
8.Transportation in accordance with DOT 49 CFR parts 100-178.
9.Items preempted by federal regulations.
B.Amend Section 3301.2.4 Financial Responsibility to read as follows:The
applicant shall,at the time he or she makes his or her application for a permit,
attach thereto a bond or certificate of insurance naming the applicant and the city
as insured,in the sum of not less than $1,000,000.00,provided that the code
official or the city council may at their discretion require a greater amount.Said
bond and insurance shall inure to the use and benefit of the city and/or any person
who suffers damage either to person or property by reason of said display of
fireworks,
C.Amend Section 3301.4 Qualification.Persons in charge of magazines,blasting,
fireworks display,or pyrotechnic special effect operations shall not be under the
influence of alcohol or drugs which impair sensory or motor skills,shall be at
least 21 years of age,and shall demonstrate knowledge of all safety precautions
related to the storage,handling,or use of explosives,explosive materials,or
fireworks,
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Exception:Persons in charge of fireworks displays,or pyrotechnic special effect
operations,shall possess a valid PGI display fireworks operator certification or
equivalent certification approved by the code official.
D.Amend Section 3305.1 Manufacture,Assembly and Testing of Explosives,
Explosive Materials and Fireworks to read as follows:It shall be unlawful to
manufacture,assemble and test explosives,explosive materials,and fireworks
within the corporate limits of the city of Waukee.
Exceptions:
1.The hand loading of small arms ammunition prepared for personal use and
not offered for sale.
2.The mixing and loading of blasting agents at blasting sites in accordance
with NFPA 495.
3.The use of binary explosives or phosphoric materials in blasting or
pyrotechnic special effects applications in accordance with NFP A 495 or
NFPA 1126.
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIOUIDS
A.Add Section 3404.2.9.6.11 Altemative Containment and Protection.All tanks that
have a secondary tank of steel,concrete,or approved materials shall be capable of
holding 110%of the product stored.A non-combustible roof and roof framework
shall cover all open top secondary tanks exposed to weather.
LIOUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
A.Amend Section 3804.2 Maximum Capacity within Established Limits to read as
follows:Within the limits established by law in the adopting ordinance restricting
the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or
congested areas,the aggregate capacity of anyone installation shall not exceed a
water capacity of 1,000 gallons.Within the limits established by law in the
adopting ordinance restricting the storage ofliquefied petroleum gas for the
protection of LI light industrial district and GI general industrial districts,the
aggregate capacity of anyone installation shall not exceed a water capacity of
5,000 gallons.
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REFERENCED STANDARDS
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NFPA 10 2010
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NFPA13 2010
NFPA 13D 2010
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NFPA20 2010
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NFPA 72 2010
NFPA 101 2010
NFPA2001 2010
APPENDIXD
FffiEAPPARATUSACCESSROADS
A.Section D101 General.
B.Amend D101.1 Scope.Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with
this appendix and all other applicable requirements of the intemational fire code.
Public streets are regulated using the statewide urban design and specifications for
public improvements as amended by the city of Waukee,Private streets are also
regnlated using the statewide urban design and specifications for public
improvements as amended by the city of Waukee,
C.Section D103 Minimum Specifications.
D.Amend D 103.2 Grade.Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed statewide
urban design and specifications for public improvements or as approved by city
engmeer.
E.Amend D103.3 Turning Radius.The minimum turning radii shall be determined
by the code official.
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F.Amend D1 03.4 Dead Ends.For residential properties,the maximnm dead-end
length for a public or private street is 750 feet constructed with a 35.5-foot radius
cul-de-sac bulb,or a temporary turnaround for temporary construction or phasing
approved by the city's fire marshal.The maximnm dead-end length for a public or
private street may be extended to 1,000 feet if each residential property located
beyond 750 feet includes an approved fire sprinkler system.For commercial and
industrial properties,the maximum dead-end length is 750 feet constructed with a
50-foot radius cul-de-sac bulb,or a temporary tumaround for temporary
construction or phasing approved by the city's fire code official.
G.Amend D103.5 Fire Apparatus Access Road Gates.Gates securing fire apparatus
access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1.The minimum gate width shall accommodate a 14-foot clear drive lane
width.
2.Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3.Construction of the gate shall be of materials that allow for manual
operation by one person.
4.Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times
and replaced or repaired when defective.
5.Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access.Emergency opening devices
shall be approved by the code official.
6.Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain unless
they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools.
7.Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the code
official.
H.Amend DI03.6 Signs.Where required by the code official,fire apparatus access
roads shall conform to section 511.4.Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of
the fire apparatus road as required by section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
1.Amend DI03.6.1 Roads 20 To 26 Feet In Width.Fire apparatus access roads 20 to
26 feet wide shall be posted on both sides as a fire lane when required by the code
official,
J.Amend DI03.6.2 Roads More Than 26 Feet In Width.Fire apparatus access roads
more than 26 feet wide shall be posted on one side of the road as a fire lane when
required by the code official,
K.Amend section D 104 Commercial and Industrial Developments.
L.Amend Dl04.1 Access.All buildings shall have a minimum of two fire apparatus
accesses as approved by the code official.Based on the building occupancy
hazard,the code official may require more than two fite apparatus accesses.The
code official may reduce this requirement for just cause as long as safety to the
buildings/occupants is not jeopardized.
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M.Amend DI04.2 Remoteness.Where two access roads are required,they shall be
placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half the length of the maximum
overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served,measured in a
straight line between accesses.The code official may reduce the separation
distance between accesses for just cause as long as safety to the
buildings/occupants is not jeopardized.
NEW MATERIALS,PROCESSES,OR OCCUPANCIES WHICH MAY REOUIRE
PERMITS
The building official and the code official ofthe 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 enj oyment
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 tile
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 ofthis 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 shal1 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.Pursnant 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
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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
III 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
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 1.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 2.Severability Clause.If any section,provision or part of this ordinance
shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity ofthe
ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 3.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this 16'h day of July,2012,and approved
this tins 16'h day ofJuly,2012.
Attest:
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Bradly M.Deets,Interim City Administrator
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