(A) The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, published on or after August 31, 2017 by the International Code Council Inc., is adopted.
(B) The following local amendments to the International Fire Code are adopted:
(1) Section 108 is deleted in its entirety. The Town Building Advisory Board, organized pursuant to §§ 33, 35, et seq., shall act as the Board of Appeals.
(2) Section 307.1.1 shall be amended to read:
Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces shall be prohibited when the Fire Code Official determines atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires or activities hazardous.
Exceptions: Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact ofwildland fire when authorized by the fire code official.
(3) Section 3081.1 shall be amended to read:
308.1.1 Where prohibited. A person shall not take or utilize an open flame or light in a structure, vessel, boat or other place where highly flammable, combustible or explosive material is utilized or stored. Lighting appliances shall be well secured in a glass globe and wire mesh cage or similar approved device. Outdoor open flame(s) including open flame devices shall be prohibited when the Fire Code Official determines atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires or activities hazardous.
Exception(s): One and Two Family Dwellings; Outdoor use of petroleum-fueled or electric cooking, lighting or heating devices having an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certification and a positive shut off valve with a minimum 5-foot clearance from combustible materials.
(4) Section 503.5.1. This section is amended to read as follows:
“When required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner with a Knox box lock to facilitate access by fire department personnel, roads, trails, and other access ways that have been closed or obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code official.”
(5) Section 503.6 Security Gates is amended by adding:
The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved KNOX Brand padlock for means of emergency operation.
The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus road shall be approved by the fire code official. Security gates and their emergency operation shall be maintained operational.
The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended or automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200. Electric access gates installed in residential applications shall be equipped with an approved override key switch and shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. All electric gates installed for access control in residential subdivision and commercial applications shall be equipped with an "Opticom" rapid entry system and an approved key override system and shall comply with all applicable standards.
(6) Section 505.1 Address identification. § 505.1.1 - One and two-family residential - New and existing One-and two family residential buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out.
(7) Section 505.1.2 All buildings except one and two family - Address numbers on buildings shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a 1-inch brush stroke on a contrasting background.
New and existing buildings more than 200 feet long or set back from the road more than 100 feet, shall be identified with building address numbers that are a minimum of 24 inches high with a 4 inch brush stroke of a contrasting color.
Building address shall be visible from all accessible directions.
Suite numbers are required for multi-tenant complexes and shall be located over the front door and on the rear door with 6 inch high by 1-inch brush stroke on a contrasting background. Numbering larger than 6 inch may be required by the fire code official to obtain adequate visibility of the premises identification.
The following is designed to replace the "Fire Flow Requirements" as listed in Ord. 833, Exhibit A, Amended Section 507 entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies", by adding:
8. Section 507.5 Fire Hydrant Systems - Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6.
9. 507.5.1 Where required - Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exceptions.
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet.
2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet.
3. Individual One-and two-family dwellings with a livable area of 1500 feet or less.
Amended Section 901.6.3 entitled "Records", by adding:
10. Section 901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained.
11. Section 901.6.3.1 Records information. Initial records shall include the name of the installation contractor, type of components installed and manufacturer of the components, location and number of components installed per floor. Records shall include the manufacturers' operation and maintenance instruction manuals. Such records shall be maintained for the life of the installation. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years, annual or semiannual reporting and deficiencies shall be copied to the authority having jurisdiction electronically within thirty (30) business days.
Amended Section 903 entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems", by adding:
12. Section 903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section.
13. Sec ion 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 may be permitted instead of automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the fire code official.
14. Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12. In addition to the requirements of the fire codes as listed below, an approved automatic monitored sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all levels of all new Group B, E, F, M, U and S occupancies 4800 square feet or greater and install buildings over 3 stories in height regardless of the total square footage.
Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both.
15. Section 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided through out buildings and portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section.
16. Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-l. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-l occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-l occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 4800 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The fire area contains a multiple-theater complex.
17. Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and through out all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 4800 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
18. Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 4800 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
19. Section 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 4800 square feet.
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 4800 square feet.
20. Section 903.2.9 Group S-l. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-l occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-l fire area exceeds 4800 square feet.
2. A Group S-l fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group S-l fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 4800 square feet.
4. A Group S-l occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
21. Amended Sections 903.2 and 907.2. To read: “Where an approved system is required, an approved KNOX brand security box shall be installed at a location determined by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).”
22. An applicant may seek an exemption from a provision of the International Fire Code through the installation of sprinklers if (i) sprinklers are not otherwise required;
(ii) the use of sprinklers would mitigate any danger addressed by such Code provision;
(iii) the exemption request is initiated by the applicant; and (iv) such exemption is not in contravention of State Law. The approval of any such request shall be within the discretion of the Fire Chief.
23. D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 15 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 15 percent as approved by the fire code official.
24. Table D103.4. Length 501-750 shall be changed to 24 feet from 26 feet.
25. Table 6104.3 footnote d is amended and shall read as follows: "At a consumer site, the aggregate water capacity of a multi-container installation, comprised of individual LP-gas containers having a water capacity of less than 125 gallons, where the total volume equals 125 gallons or more, the minimum distance shall comply with the appropriate portion of Table 6104.3, applying the aggregate capacity rather than the capacity per LP-gas container. If more than one such installation is made, each installation shall be separated from other installations by at least 25 feet."
Propose - Delete Administrative (Admin) Policies
• A414a
• A701
• Ordinance 833
Propose - Adoption Appendixes B, C, D, F, H & N
Adopt Appendix L with a threshold of 48 foot tall buildings or 5 stories whichever is less.
(Res. 2056, passed 5-12-05; Ord. 668, passed 5-12-05; Am. Res. 2332, passed 11-1-07; Am. Ord. 726, passed 11-1-07; Am. Ord. 833, passed 6-20-13; Am. Res. 2818, passed 12-18-14; Am. Ord. passed 12-18-14; Am. Res. 3180, passed 1-23-20; Am. Res. 3197, passed 5-14-20; Am. Ord. 917, passed 5-14-20)