(A) The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, is amended and changed in the following respects:
(1) Amend Section 308.1.4, Open flame cooking devices, by deleting exception 2 and by changing exception 3 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
2. LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 20 pounds.
(2) Amend Section 503.2.1, Dimensions. Change "20 feet" to "24 feet".
(3) Delete Section 503.2.7, Grade, and substitute the following language: "The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be a maximum of 10%".
(4) Delete Section 507.5.3 (1) and substitute the following language: "Private fire hydrants (all types) shall be certified, inspected, flow tested, and maintained by the Metropolitan Utilities District".
(5) Section 609.1, General. Insert "and NFPA 96".
(6) Section 903.2.8, Group R. Add exception to read as follows.
Exception: Sprinkler systems are not required in R-3 one- and two-family dwellings, or townhouses that are separated into separate buildings by a common two (2) hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263. Such walls shall not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. The wall shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of the roof sheathing. Electrical, cable and telephone installations are permitted, but shall be installed in accordance with the adopted electrical code in Chapter 10 of the Bellevue City Code. Penetrations of electrical boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4 2012 IRC.
(7) Amend Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems, to read as follows:
Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 feet (18 288 mm) in height above grade plane shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R.
The number of stories of Group R occupancies constructed in accordance with Sections 510.2 and 510.4 of the International Building Code shall be measured from the horizontal assembly creating separate buildings.
(8) Amend Section 3405.1, Individual piles. Add new first sentence, "These regulations shall apply to outdoor storage of tires where fifty (50) or more tires are stored". Change "5,000 square feet (464.5 M2)" to "2,500 square feet (232.3 M2)" and change "50,000 cubic feet (1416 M3)" to "25,000 cubic feet (707.92 M3)". Add, "A maximum of two tire piles may be established on a single site".
(9) Delete Section 3405.6.
(10) Add Section 3405.8, Bond, add as a new section to read as follows:
Bond. As a condition of the issuance or continuation of any permit authorizing the outdoor storage of tires, the applicant or permittee shall file with the city clerk a bond in favor of the city, with good and sufficient surety, in the amount of $20,000. This bond shall be conditioned that the applicant or permittee, as principal, shall faithfully perform all of the requirements imposed upon the outdoor tire storage operation by federal, state, and local law; and shall perform such cleanup, moving or removal of tires as is required by federal, state or local law. This section shall apply immediately to all applications or renewal requests submitted after the effective date of this Section.
Holders of permits as of the effective date of this Section shall file the required bond within 90 days of the effective date of this Section.
Once every two (2) years after the effective date of this Section, the city shall inspect all sites licensed under this Section. If such an inspection finds that the fair and reasonable cost to lawfully remove and dispose of all tires stored on the site exceeds $20,000, then the amount of the required bond for that site shall be immediately increased to equal that cost. In such case, the license holder shall be so notified, and shall provide the required bond within thirty (30) days. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to permit the storage of a volume of tires in excess of that which is otherwise allowed by law.
(11) Amend Section 3407.1, Where required, to read as follows:
Where required. A firmly anchored fence or other approved method of security that controls unauthorized access to the storage yard shall surround the storage yard.
(12) Amend Section 3407.2, Construction. Change "6 feet (1829 mm) high" to "10 feet (2048 mm high)".
(13) Amend Section 3504.2.1, When required. Change "30 minutes" to "2 hours" and change "extend" to "modify".
(14) Amend Section 5601.1.3, Fireworks. Delete Exceptions 1 and 2 and renumber 3 and 4.
(15) Amend Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Change all 20 feet widths to 24 feet widths.
(B) The following Reference Standards for this Fire Code are amended as follows:
(1) Change "ICCEC- 21 ICC Electrical Code" to "Electrical Code: The electrical code for this jurisdiction shall be as adopted by Chapter 10 of the Bellevue Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein".
(2) Change "IBC- 21 International Building Code" to "Building Code: The building code for the jurisdiction shall be as adopted by Chapter 8 of the Bellevue Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein".
(3) Delete "IEBC- 21 International Existing Building Code".
(4) Change "IFGC- 21 International Fuel Gas Code" to "Fuel Gas Code: The fuel gas code for this jurisdiction shall be as adopted in Chapter 27 to the Bellevue Municipal Code".
(5) Change "IMC- 21 International Mechanical Code" to "Mechanical Code: The mechanical code for this jurisdiction shall be as adopted by Chapter 27 of the Bellevue Municipal Code".
(6) Change "IPC- 21 International Plumbing Code" to "Plumbing Code: The plumbing code for this jurisdiction shall be as adopted by Chapter 27 of the Bellevue Municipal Code".
(7) Change "IRC- 21 International Residential Code" to "International Residential Code: The International Residential Code shall be as adopted by Chapter 8 of the Bellevue Municipal Code".
(8) Delete "IUWIC-21 International Urban-Wildlife Interface Code".
(Ord. 3471, § 3, passed 7-14-2008; Ord. 3658, § 3, passed 11-28-2011; Ord. 3792, § 1, passed 12-8-2014; Ord. 4031, § 3, passed 5-4-2021; Ord. 4096, § 1, passed 5-3-2022)