9-2-8: AMENDMENTS:

The following sections of the 2021 International Fire Code are hereby revised:

Section 101.1. Insert City of Waterloo

Insert a new subsection 104.7.2 Automatic Third Party Review to read as follows: All buildings with fire protection systems (sprinkler and/or fire alarm system) and a total square footage over 15,000 square feet will require a third party review. Third party shall be approved by the fire code official. Any building containing a fire pump, stand pipe system, or special detection/suppression system regardless of square footage will require a 3rd party review. Third party shall be approved by the fire code official.

Insert a new Subsection 106.5 Operational Inspections to read as follows: All occupancies regulated by this code shall have initial pre-inspection conducted by Fire Code Official before business is open to the general public, and records updated to reflect new business owners.

Subsection 903.4.2, Alarms, strike the first sentence to read as follows: an approved audible device, suitable for outdoor use with 110 candela visual signal, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system.

Delete Subsection 903.4.3, Floor Control Valves in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof a new Subsection 903.4.3, Floor Control Valves as follows: Approved supervised indicating control valves and water flow alarms shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in buildings over 15,000 square feet and 3 or more stories in height. The location of the sprinkler control valves shall be approved by the fire code official.

Insert new subsection 1103.5.1.1 Occupancies that are identified as meeting the criteria set forth in Section 1103.5.1, shall be given 12 months, from the date of adoption, to bring said occupancy into compliance or have an accepted plan in place to meet this requirement. (Ord. 5368, 9-26-2016; amd. Ord. 5628, 12-20-2021)

ARTICLE A. FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS

SECTION:

9-2A-1: Scope And Applicability

9-2A-2: Inspections

9-2A-3: Accumulation Of Highly Flammable Materials

9-2A-4: Permits And Certificates Required

9-2A-5: Payment Of Fees

9-2A-6: Annual Life Safety Permits, License And Certification Fees

9-2A-7: Explosives, Ammunition And Blasting Agents

9-2A-8: Fireworks

9-2A-9: Flammable And Combustible Liquids

9-2A-10: Special Amusement Buildings

9-2A-11: Reference Materials

9-2A-12: Services

9-2A-1: SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY:

   A.   Police Powers: This article shall be deemed an exercise of the police powers of the city for the preservation and protection of the public health, peace, safety and welfare, and all the provisions of the fire prevention code shall be liberally construed for that purpose.

   B.   Applicability To Public And Private Property: The provisions of the fire prevention code shall apply equally to both public and private property, and it shall apply to all structures and their occupancies, except as otherwise specified. (Ord. 3555, 5-23-1988)

9-2A-2: INSPECTIONS:

   A.   Prerequisite To Permit Issuance: Before permits may be issued as required by this code, the fire marshal, or the fire marshal's assistants, shall inspect and approve the receptacles, processes, vehicles, buildings or storage places to be used for any such purposes. (Ord. 3555, 5-23-1988)

   B.   Annual Inspections: The fire marshal shall inspect or cause to be inspected all premises on an annual basis, and shall make such orders as may be necessary for the enforcement of the laws and ordinances governing the same and for safeguarding of life and property from fire. A property owner or any other person having charge, care, or control of any premises shall, upon demand for entry and presentation of credentials by the fire marshal, fire inspectors, or fire officers, allow the fire marshal, fire inspectors, or fire officers access and entry to the premises for purposes of inspection. Denial of entry, or interference with the inspection by any person, shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable pursuant to subsection 9-2-7B of this chapter. (Ord. 4461, 3-19-2001)

9-2A-3: ACCUMULATION OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS:

   A.   Accumulation Prohibited: Whenever any inspector, as defined above, shall find in any building, or upon any premises or other place, combustible or explosive matter or dangerous accumulations of rubbish or unnecessary accumulation of wastepaper, boxes, shavings or any highly flammable materials especially liable to fire, and which is so situated as to endanger property; or shall find obstructions to or on fire escapes, stairs, passageways, doors or windows liable to interfere with the operations of the fire department or egress of occupants in case of fire, the inspector shall order the same to be removed or remedied, and such order shall forthwith be complied with by the owner or occupants of such premises or buildings.

   B.   Compliance By Owner: Any owner or occupant failing to comply with such order within a reasonable period after the service of the said order shall be liable to penalties as hereinafter provided.

   C.   Service Of Order: The service of any such order may be made upon the occupant of the premises to whom it is directed, either by delivering a copy of same to such occupant personally, or leaving it with any person in charge of the premises, by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the door to the entrance of said premises. Whenever it may be necessary to serve such an order upon the owner of the premises, such order may be served either by delivering to and leaving with the said person a copy of the said order, or, if such owner is absent from the jurisdiction of the officer making the order, by mailing such copy by certified mail to the owner's last known post office address. (Ord. 3555, 5-23-1988)

9-2A-4: PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

   A.   Comply With Minimum Standards: The purpose of this article is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all nonresidential businesses, buildings and structures within this jurisdiction and certain equipment specifically regulated by the building code, fire code, life safety code and fire prevention code.

New construction applications for permit shall comply with the building code, fire code, life safety code and fire prevention code. (Ord. 3555, 5-23-1988; amd. Ord. 3621, 2-21-1989; Ord. 3725, 7-2-1990)

   B.   Inspection Certificate Required: An annual fire prevention inspection certificate is required for all structures except residential. Fees for this certificate shall be as set forth in section 9-2A-6 of this article. Failure to obtain a certificate shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable pursuant to subsection 9-2-7B of this chapter. (Ord. 4461, 3-19-2001)

   C.   Permit Required For Certain Operations And Materials: In accordance with the detailed requirements of this jurisdiction, a permit shall be obtained to conduct the following operations, or to store, handle or use those materials that are considered to present an extra or unusual fire hazard to life or property. Fees shall be as set forth in sections 9-2A-7 through 9-2A-9 of this article.

      1.   All flammable/combustible liquid storage tanks both above and under ground.

      2.   Hazardous chemicals.

      3.   Explosive materials.

      4.   Fireworks.

   D.   Temporary Permit: When a temporary hazardous situation is anticipated for conditions not otherwise regulated by this code, the fire marshal is authorized to issue a temporary special permit for the duration of the hazard. Fees shall be as determined by the city. (Ord. 3555, 5-23-1988; amd. Ord. 3621, 2-21-1989; Ord. 3725, 7-2-1990)

9-2A-5: PAYMENT OF FEES:

   A.   All fees and charges required by this article, if not paid within sixty (60) days, shall constitute a lien upon the premises served by said service and may be certified to the county treasurer and collected in the same manner as taxes.

   B.   All fees and charges required by this article shall be paid to the city clerk and such charges therefor as shall be, from time to time, established and set by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 3725, 7-2-1990)