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Boise, ID Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of BOISE CITY, IDAHO
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES
TITLE 3 LICENSES AND PERMITS
TITLE 4 HEALTH AND SANITATION
TITLE 5 PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 1 ANIMALS
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL OFFENSES
CHAPTER 3 OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY
CHAPTER 4 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
CHAPTER 5 MINORS
CHAPTER 6 PUBLIC NUDITY
CHAPTER 7 NOISE CONTROL
CHAPTER 8 ASSEMBLAGES
CHAPTER 9 LITTERING
CHAPTER 10 FALSE SECURITY ALARMS
CHAPTER 11 SMOKE FREE AIR
CHAPTER 12 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
5-12-1: DECLARATION OF INTENT:
5-12-2: CODE ADOPTED:
5-12-3: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.1, TITLE:
5-12-4: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 103.3, DEPUTIES:
5-12-5: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 104.2.1, FIRE DEPARTMENT PLAN REVIEW:
5-12-6: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.2.3, TIME LIMITATION OF APPLICATION:
5-12-7: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.3.2, EXTENSIONS:
5-12-8: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.3.3, OCCUPANCY PROHIBITED BEFORE APPROVAL:
5-12-9: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 106.6, RE- REVIEW FEE:
5-12-10: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 106.7, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PLAN MODIFICATION FEE:
5-12-11: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 106.8, REINSPECTION FEES:
5-12-12: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 109.1, BOARD OF APPEALS ESTABLISHED:
5-12-13: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 110.4, VIOLATION PENALTIES:
5-12-14: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 112.4, FAILURE TO COMPLY:
5-12-15: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 202, GENERAL DEFINITIONS:
5-12-16: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 304.1.2, VEGETATION:
5-12-17: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 307.2, PERMIT REQUIRED:
5-12-18: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 307.2.2, AIR QUALITY INDEX:
5-12-19: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 315.3.5, STORAGE HEIGHT SIGNAGE:
5-12-20: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 401.8.1, SILENCING FIRE ALARMS:
5-12-21: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 503.1.1, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES:
5-12-22: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 503.2.4, TURNING RADIUS:
5-12-23: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 503.2.6, BRIDGES AND ELEVATED SURFACES:
5-12-24: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 503.3.1, SIGNAGE:
5-12-25: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 503.5.2, BARRICADE SPECIFICATIONS:
5-12-26: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 503.7, DIVE BOAT ACCESS:
5-12-27: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 505.1.1, CORNER LOTS:
5-12-28: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 505.1.2, TENANT SPACE IDENTIFICATION:
5-12-29: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 505.1.3, ADDRESSES FOR MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS:
5-12-30: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 506.1, KEY BOXES WHERE REQUIRED:
5-12-31: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 507.2, TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY:
5-12-32: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 507.5.1, FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS WHERE REQUIRED:
5-12-33: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 507.5.7, FIRE HYDRANT SUPPLY CONNECTIONS:
5-12-34: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 701.6, OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY:
5-12-35: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 901.4.2.1, NON- REQUIRED FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS:
5-12-36: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.1.1.3, SPECULATIVE WAREHOUSE:
5-12-37: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.1.3.1, NFPA 13D ALARMS:
5-12-38: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.5.3, CONTROL VALVE LOCATION:
5-12-39: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.5.4, DEPTH OF COVER:
5-12-40: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 903.4.3, FLOOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY:
5-12-41: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 904.7.2, USE OF FOAM-WATER SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:
5-12-42: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 906.5.1, MULTI- STORY INSTALLATION NEAR STAIRWELLS:
5-12-43: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 907.6.6.3, SINGLE COMMUNICATION PATH MONITORING SYSTEMS:
5-12-44: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 907.6.7, FACP LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION:
5-12-45: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 912.2.3, DISTANCE TO ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY:
5-12-46: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 914.3.1.2, WATER SUPPLY TO REQUIRED FIRE PUMPS:
5-12-47: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 914.8.3.3, USE OF FOAM SYSTEMS IN AIRCRAFT HANGARS:
5-12-48: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 1101.1, SCOPE:
5-12-49: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 2007.6, FOAM PROTECTION:
5-12-50: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 3304.5, FIRE WATCH:
5-12-51: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 3304.9, FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS OF TYPES IV-A, IV-B, AND IV-C CONSTRUCTION:
5-12-52: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD CHAPTER 40, CHILDCARE FACILITIES:
5-12-53: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD CHAPTER 41, WILDLAND- URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) CODE:
5-12-54: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 5601.1.3, FIREWORKS:
5-12-55: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 5609, FIREWORKS SALES AND USE:
5-12-56: IFC AMENDMENT, CHAPTER 80, REFERENCED STANDARDS:
5-12-57: IFC AMENDMENT, ADOPT APPENDIX B, FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS:
5-12-58: IFC AMENDMENT, APPENDIX B, SECTION B104.2, AREA SEPARATION, ADD EXCEPTION:
5-12-59: IFC AMENDMENT, ADOPT APPENDIX C, FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION:
5-12-60: IFC AMENDMENT, ADOPT APPENDIX D, FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS:
5-12-61: IFC AMENDMENT, AMEND SECTION D103.2, GRADE:
5-12-62: IFC AMENDMENT, AMEND SECTION D103.5, FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD GATES:
5-12-63: IFC AMENDMENT, D107.1, ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS:
5-12-64: IFC AMENDMENT, ADOPT APPENDIX F, HAZARD RANKING:
5-12-65: IFC AMENDMENT, ADOPT APPENDIX L, REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS:
5-12-66: IFC AMENDMENT, APPENDIX L, L101.1, SCOPE:
5-12-67: IFC AMENDMENT, CHAPTER 42, REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE, MANUFACTURING, OR USAGE OF LITHIUM METAL AND LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES:
CHAPTER 13 PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY
CHAPTER 14 LOST, ABANDONED, UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 15 DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 16 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL APPLICATION FEES - REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS
CHAPTER 17 TENANT PROTECTIONS
TITLE 6 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 7 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 8 AIRPORT
TITLE 9 BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 10 PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 11 DEVELOPMENT CODE
PARALLEL REFERENCES
5-12-38: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.5.3, CONTROL VALVE LOCATION:
   903.3.5.3 Control Valve Location. Fire sprinkler system main control valves shall be located in a fire sprinkler riser room that is separated from the building on all sides by a one-hour fire barrier, horizontal assembly, or both, including opening and penetration protection, as defined by the Building Code. The fire sprinkler riser room shall be provided with an exterior door that opens directly into the room.
   Exception: Sprinkler systems provided with post indicator valves located in an approved location.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; amd. Ord. 10-23, 3-7-2023)
5-12-39: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 903.3.5.4, DEPTH OF COVER:
   903.3.5.4 Depth of Cover. The depth of cover over underground sprinkler water pipes shall be a minimum of 54-inches measured from the top of the pipe to finished grade.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
5-12-40: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 903.4.3, FLOOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY:
   903.4.3 Floor Control Assembly. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, supervised floor control assemblies shall be provided at the point of connection on each floor in buildings four (4) or more stories in height.
   Exceptions:
      1.   One- and two-family dwellings.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; amd. Ord. 10-23, 3-7-2023)
5-12-41: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 904.7.2, USE OF FOAM-WATER SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:
   904.7.2 Use of Foam-Water Suppression Systems. Only UL listed fluorine-free foam shall be used for the installation or modification of a foam-water suppression system. Proper disposal shall be provided for the fluorine foam being replaced as approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; amd. Ord. 7-25, 2-25-2025)
5-12-42: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 906.5.1, MULTI- STORY INSTALLATION NEAR STAIRWELLS:
   906.5.1 Multi-Story Installation Near Stairwells. In multi-story buildings, at least one 2A fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to the stairway at each floor level. Extinguishers shall not be placed on half landings unless approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
5-12-43: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 907.6.6.3, SINGLE COMMUNICATION PATH MONITORING SYSTEMS:
   907.6.6.3 Single Communication Path Monitoring Systems. IP based single communication path monitoring systems are prohibited unless approved by the Fire Marshal prior to submittal for permit. Approval shall only be permitted when, in the opinion of the fire code official, no reasonable alternative exists.
(Ord. 7-25, 2-25-2025)
5-12-44: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 907.6.7, FACP LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION:
   907.6.7 FACP Location and Identification. The fire alarm control panel (FACP) shall be mounted in such a location to be in obvious view from the main entrance of the building.
   Exception: When the FACP is not in obvious view, a remote annunciator shall be provided at the main entrance of the building and approved signage shall be installed to indicate the location of the FACP.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
5-12-45: IFC AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 912.2.3, DISTANCE TO ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY:
   912.2.3 Distance to Access and Water Supply. Fire department connections (FDC's) and associated outside alarm indicator shall be installed within 100 feet of an approved fire apparatus access lane and within 300 feet of a fire hydrant.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
5-12-46: IFC AMENDMENT, SECTION 914.3.1.2, WATER SUPPLY TO REQUIRED FIRE PUMPS:
   914.3.1.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In all buildings that are more than 420 feet (128 m) in building height, and buildings of Type IV-A and IV-B construction that are more than 120 feet (36.6 m) in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to not fewer than two water mains located in different streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate.
      Exception: Two connections to the same main shall be permitted provided that the main is valved such that an interruption can be isolated so that the water supply will continue without interruption through not fewer than one of the connections.
(Ord. 50-21, 11-30-2021, eff. 1-1-2022)

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