(A) (1) A certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Saginaw (City Clerk’s File) being marked and designated as “International Fire Code 2015 Edition” and Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix I, Appendix J, Appendix K, Appendix L, Appendix M and to include all charts, tables, and indexes affixed thereto, published by the International Code Officials, hereinafter referred to in its entirety as the “International Fire Code” or “this Code”, be and the same is hereby adopted as the fire regulations of the city and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
(2) A printed copy of said International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, shall be kept in the office of the City Clerk, available for inspection by and distribution to the public at all times.
(3) The International Fire Code 2009 Edition, Ordinance D-1750, in conflict herewith, to the extent of such conflict is hereby repealed.
(B) Section 103.1, (page 2) Chapter 1, of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, (City Clerk’s File) hereinafter referred to as the International Fire Code, or “this Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Fire Prevention Division.
Sec. 103.1. A Fire Prevention Division is established within the Fire Department under the direction of the Fire Chief, which shall consist of a Fire Marshal, and such number of Deputy Fire Marshals as may be assigned thereto by the Fire Chief. The function of this Division shall be to assist the Fire Chief in the administration and enforcement of the Fire Prevention provisions of this code.
(C) Section 105.1, (page 4) Chapter 1 of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Permits or License Required.
Sec. 105.1.
Permit: A permit or license shall be approved by the Fire Prevention Division prior to engaging in any of the activities stated in Section 105.6, or other provisions of this Code and after payment of appropriate fees.
(D) Section 105.6 (page 6), Chapter 1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 105.6.
Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained or approved of any license required herein from the Fire Prevention Division prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices, or functions:
(a) Automobile Wrecking Yard: Any person engaging in the business of dealing or processing for resale scrap metal, other scrap materials, used auto parts, or any form of goods commonly considered as junk, or assembling same in one location for the purpose of sale, shall obtain a license as provided in Chapter 110, Appendix 1. Application shall be filed at the office of the City Clerk.
(b) Bowling Pin or Alley Refinishing: To conduct a bowling pin refinishing or bowling alley resurfacing operation involving the use and application of flammable liquids or materials. Fees for Bowling Pin or Alley Refinishing shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department. See Chapter 24.
(c) Combustible Material Storage: To store more than 2,500 cubic feet of total volume of boxes, barrels, pallets, or similar containers of rubber or cork, or other similar combustible material inside building or outside in an open area. Fees for Combustible Material Storage shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department. See Chapter 32.
(d) Compressed Gases: To store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle at normal temperatures and pressures compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8. Fees for Compressed Gases shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department. See Chapter 53.
(e) Cryogen: Except where federal or state regulations apply and except for fuel systems of the vehicle to produce, store or handle cryogen in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.11. Fees for Cryogens shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department. See Chapter 55.
(f) Dry-Cleaning and Dry Dyeing: Any person carrying on any business of dry-cleaning or dry dyeing shall obtain a license under Chapter 110, Appendix 1. Application shall be filed at the office of the City Clerk. Also see Chapter 21.
(g) Explosives or Blasting Agents: For permits for explosives or blasting agents, see Chapter 33. Fees for Explosives or Blasting Agents shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
(h) Fireworks Outdoors: Fireworks utilized for pyrotechnic displays require a written permit from the City Council in accordance with the method prescribed by § 92.09(B)(2).
Fireworks Indoors: Fireworks utilized for pyrotechnic indoor displays, see Chapter 33, Section 5608.
Supervision Fee: A fee shall be charged to help defray the cost incurred by the city to determine and maintain compliance with all safety and fire regulations. All cost associated with such fire and life safety inspection shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for said indoor or outdoor, public or private display. The cost for on-site inspection to determine compliance with all safety and fire regulations shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department. See Chapter 56, Section 5601.5.
(i) Flammable or Combustible Liquids and Tanks:
1. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of ten gallons inside a building, except that a permit is not required for the following:
A. The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant, unless such storage, in the opinion of the Fire Chief or his or her designee, would cause an unsafe condition.
B. The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting, or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days. Fees for storage, handling, or use of Class I liquids shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
2. To store, handle, or use Class II or Class III-A liquids in excess of 25 gallons in a building or in excess of 60 gallons outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil-burning equipment. Fees for storage, handling, or use of Class II or Class III-A liquids shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
3. To remove Class I and Class II liquids from underground storage tanks used for fueling motor vehicles by means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes. Fees for removal of Class I and Class II liquids from underground storage tanks used for fueling motor vehicles by means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
4. To change the type of contents stored in any flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material other than that for which the tank was designed and constructed. Fees to change the type of contents stored in any flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material other than that for which the tank was designed and constructed shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department. See Chapter 57.
(j) Hazardous Materials: To store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.21 or to install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close, or substantially modify a storage facility or other area regulated by Chapter 50 when the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105.6.21. Fees for Hazardous Materials shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
(k) Highly Toxic Pesticides: To store any amount of high toxic pesticides. Fees for Highly Toxic Pesticides shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department. See Chapter 50.
(l) High-Piled Combustible Stock: To use any building or portion thereof exceeding 2,500 square feet for the storage of high-piled combustible stock. (See definition). A floor plan showing the dimensions and location of the stockpiles and aisles shall be submitted with the application for such permits. Fees for High-Piled Combustible Stock storage shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department See Chapter 32.
(m) Liquefied Petroleum: Except for portable container of less than 120 gallons water capacity, a permit is required to install or maintain any LP gas container. Where a single container or the aggregate capacity of interconnected containers is over 1,200 gallons water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for such permits. See Chapter 61. Fees to install or maintain any LP gas container, where a single container or the aggregate capacity of interconnected containers is over 1,200 gallons water capacity, shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
(n) Oil and Natural Gas Wells: To drill, own, operate, or maintain an oil or natural gas well. See Chapter 57. Fees for Oil and Natural Gas Wells shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
(o) Tents and Air-Supported Structures: No tent exceeding 120 square feet in area shall be erected, maintained, operated, or used except under a license issued in accordance with § 92.14. See Chapter 31. Application shall be filed at the office of the City Clerk.
(p) Tire Storage: To store in excess of 2500 cubic feet gross volume of used or new tires. Fees for Tire Storage shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
(E) Section 108.1 (page 11), Chapter 1 of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Board of Appeals.
Sec. 108.1.
(a) In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and type of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Code, the Board of Fire Code Appeals, created and empowered as provided in § 12.15 shall, upon application, hear and determine any written appeal made to it by a person considering himself or herself aggrieved by any action or decision of any official acting under the provisions of this Code. Service of an appeal shall be made on the Secretary of the Board within ten days after such action or decision appealed from. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations pursuant hereto and shall render all decisions in writing to the Fire Chief with the duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent herein.
(b) Reconsideration: The Board of Fire Code Appeals is without jurisdiction to reconsider an appeal; therefore no petition to grant reconsideration of an appeal will be entertained by the Board.
(c) The Board of Fire Appeals will not entertain an appeal asking for relief that has been denied by the Board within five years unless there has been a relevant change in this Code or in conditions since the original hearing.
(F) Section 109.3 (page 13), Chapter 1 of this Code be amended to read as follows:
Penalties.
Sec. 109.3.
(a) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Code hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith, or shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate of permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Fire Chief, his or her delegate, or by the Court, within the time fixed herein, or who shall fail to obey parking regulations as they relate to fire lanes or fire safety, or who shall fail to obey housing regulations, shall be responsible for a Class C municipal civil infraction, subject to payment of a civil fine as set forth in Ch. 37 of this code of ordinances, Ord. O-1, plus costs and other sanctions, for each infraction. Repeat offenses shall be subject to increased fines as provided in Ch. 37.
(b) The Fire Chief or any person delegated by him or her is designated as the authorized city official to issue municipal civil infraction citations or municipal civil infractions violation notices as provided by Ch. 37.
(c) The application of the above infraction procedure shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of any prohibited condition or any other legal action to secure compliance with this Code.
(G) Section 202, Chapter 2 Chief of the Fire Prevention Division, Chapter 2, Definitions and Abbreviations (page 15) of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Fire Marshal is the head of the Fire Prevention Division.
(H) Section 202, Fireworks, Chapter 2, Definitions and Abbreviations (page 15) of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
FIREWORKS means any composition or device, except for a starting pistol, a flare gun, or a flare, designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. Fireworks consist of consumer fireworks, low-impact fireworks, articles of pyrotechnic, display fireworks, and special effects.
(I) Section 202, (page 15) Chapter 2, Definitions and Abbreviations of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 202: Jurisdiction.
(a) Jurisdiction is the City of Saginaw, located in the County of Saginaw, State of Michigan.
(b) Jurisdictional area is within the territorial boundaries of the City of Saginaw, County of Saginaw, and State of Michigan.
(J) Section 307 (page 50) Chapter 3 is amended to read as follows:
A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning, except as provided in § 92.16.
(K) Section 603.1, (page 77) Chapter 6, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 603.1. Fuel-pumping equipment. Heating equipment using gas, oil, or solid fuel may be installed in the lubrication or service room where there is no dispensing or transferring of Class I or Class II liquid, if the equipment is installed not less than eight (8) feet above the floor.
Exception: Heating equipment separated from other use areas by construction having minimum one-hour fire resistive rating.
(L) Section 605.1, (page 81) of Chapter 6 of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Abatement of Electrical Hazards.
Sec. 605.1. When any electrical hazards are identified, measures to abate such conditions shall be taken. All identified hazardous electrical conditions in permanent wiring shall be brought to the attention of the City of Saginaw Electrical Inspector. If the conditions warrant, by order of the Fire Chief, the electrical service may be ordered disconnected immediately.
Electrical wiring, devices, appliances and other equipment which are modified or damaged and constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used.
(M) Section 901.2.1, (page 103) Chapter 9 of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Approval and Testing.
Sec. 901.2.1. Fire alarm systems, fire hydrant systems; fire-extinguishing systems, including automatic sprinkler systems and wet and dry standpipes; halon systems and other special types of automatic fire-extinguishing systems; and other fire protection systems and appurtenances thereto shall meet the approval of the Fire Department as to installation and location and shall be subject to such periodic tests as required by the Fire Chief.
Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. Fees for plans and specification review and approval shall be established by City Council and posted in the Fire Department.
Condition of approval of halon systems shall be satisfactory passage of a test conducted in accordance with nationally recognized standards prior to final acceptance of the system.
(N) Section 901.5, (page 103) Chapter 9 of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Installation of Fixed Fire Protection Systems
Sec. 901.5.
a. General: All fire extinguishing systems required by this Code or the State Building Code shall be installed by a State of Michigan Certified Firm (Act #: 144, P.A. 1982) and in accordance with the requirements of this article. Proof of certification shall be submitted to the Fire Department on demand. The location of the Fire Department hose connections shall be approved by the Chief. All fire hose threads used in connection with fire-extinguishing systems shall be National Standard Hose thread. In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be in accordance with the Code.
(O) Section 903.4, (page 112) Chapter 9 of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems Supervision.
Sec. 903.4.
(a) Automatic Sprinkler Systems: Automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service, or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location when the number of sprinklers is:
1. 20 or more in Group I, Division I occupancies.
2. 100 or more in other occupancies.
(b) Permit: A permit is required by this code and the City of Saginaw Code of Ordinances, Title IX, General Regulations, Chapter 90, Alarms, and shall be obtained at the office of the City Clerk.
(P) Section 907.2.8, Required Installations, (page 123) of Chapter 9, Group R, Division I Occupancies of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Group R Occupancies.
1. Approved Automatic Fire Alarm and Smoke Detection System:
An approved automatic fire alarm and smoke detection system shall be installed in common areas of:
A. All buildings which contain three or more dwelling units or guest rooms or any combination thereof equal to three or more and which are three stories or more in height.
B. All buildings which contain 15 or more dwelling units or guest rooms or any combination thereof equal to 15 or more, regardless of height.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic smoke detection system need not be installed in buildings not over two stories in height and all dwelling units are separated from each other including attic and crawl space or basements by at least one-hour fire resistive occupancy separations and each individual dwelling unit or guest room has an exit directly to a public way, exit court, or exterior stairway.
2. An automatic smoke detection system need not be installed in buildings which are protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system with quick response residential standard sprinkler heads installed in all dwelling units and guest rooms in accordance with this code.
2. System Equipment and Installation: Fire alarm and automatic smoke detection systems and all component parts thereof, shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the standards set forth in this Code.
Such systems shall include provisions for smoke detection and manual pull stations in interior corridors or hallways and automatic detection in storage rooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and all similar interior common areas.
Location requirements for automatic smoke and heat detectors shall be as specified in Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 151, Housing Regulations, § 151.090, Smoke Detectors of the City of Saginaw Code of Ordinances.
Exception: Manual pull stations need not be installed in occupancies containing less than 15 dwelling units or guest rooms or any combination thereof.
(Q) Section 2301, (page 229) of Chapter 23, of this Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Service Station.
Sec. 2301.1. This section applies to both automotive and marine service stations and in addition, no person shall fail to comply with the requirements of §§ 114.15 et seq. or to violate any law of the State of Michigan nor any rule or regulation adopted by any duly authorized agency of the State of Michigan pertaining to Service Stations.
(R) Section 2205.3, (page 211) Chapter 23, of this Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(b) Crankcase Drainings: Crankcase drainings and flammable or combustible liquids shall not be dumped into sanitary or storm sewer systems. Crankcase drainings shall be stored in tanks or tight drums outside of buildings until properly removed from the premises.
(S) Chapter 34 (page 301), Tire-Rebuilding and Tire Storage is hereby amended as follows:
Storage of Rubber Tires.
Permits.
Sec. 3401.2. For permits to store rubber tires, see Section 105.6.
Storage Indoors.
Sec. 3409.1. Storage of rubber tires when stored indoors shall comply with all other requirements of this Code and the provisions of NFPA 231D as to construction, separation, and fire protection systems. See Chapter 34.
(T) Section 5003.3.1.4, (page 324), Chapter 50 of this code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Unauthorized Discharges.
Sec. 5003.3.1.4.
Responsibility for Cleanup. The person, firm, or corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sudden or gradual, at no cost to the City of Saginaw. When deemed necessary by the Fire Chief, cleanup may be initiated at the direction of the Fire Marshal or other member of the Fire Department. All costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the unauthorized discharge to include but not limited to: personnel, apparatus, equipment, supplies, etc.
(U) Section 307 (page 50) Chapter 3, Section 1025 of Chapter 10 (Page 183), Section 2001.3 (Page 215) of Chapter 20, Section 2101.2 (Page 223) of Chapter 21, Section 2201.2 (Page 227) of Chapter 22, Section 2401.2 (Page 245) of Chapter 24, Section 2501.2 (Page 257) of Chapter 25, Section 2601.2 (Page 259) of Chapter 26, Section 2701.5 (Page 261) of Chapter 27, Section 2801.2 (Page 271) of Chapter 28, Section 2901.2 (Page 275) of Chapter 29, Section 3001.2 (Page 279) of Chapter 30, Section 2301.2 (Page 229) of Chapter 23, Section 3201.2 (Page 287) of Chapter 32, Section 3501.2 (Page 303) of Chapter 35, Section 5001.5 (Page 315) of Chapter 50, Section 5101.2 (Page 337) of Chapter 51, Section 3701.3 (Page 309) of Chapter 37, Section 5301.2 (Page 345) of Chapter 53, Section 5401.2 (Page 353) of Chapter 54, Section 5501.2 (Page 355) of Chapter 55, Section 5701.4 (Page 379) of Chapter 57, Section 5801.2 (Page 359421) of Chapter 58, Section 5901.2 (Page 427) of Chapter 59, Section 6001.2 (Page 429) of Chapter 60, Section 6201.2 (Page 443) of Chapter 62, Section 6301.2 (Page 447) of Chapter 63, Section 6401.2 (Page 453) of Chapter 64, Section 6501.2 (Page 455) of Chapter 65, Section 6601.2 (Page 457) of Chapter 66, Section 6701.2 (Page 459) of Chapter 67, of this Code is hereby repealed.
(V) (1) All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred under any ordinance hereby repealed at the time this section takes effect are hereby retained, and such proceedings may be consummated under and according to the ordinance in force at the time such proceedings are or were commenced.
(2) It is the intent that this section shall not be construed to alter, affect, or abate any pending prosecution or prevent prosecution hereinafter instituted under such ordinance or any section thereof for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this section, and all prosecution instituted after the effective date of this section may be continued or instituted under and in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance or sections thereof in force at the time of the commission of such offenses.
(Prior Code, § 92.20) (Ord. O-127, passed 9-26-2011, effective 10-6-2011; Ord. O-136, passed 6-11-2012, effective 6-11-2012; Ord. O-153, passed 10-23-2013, effective 11-2-2013)