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INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Sections:
14.24.010 International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, adopted
by reference, generally.
14.24.020 Purpose of the International Fire Code.
14.24.040 Amendments to certain provisions of the International
Fire Code.
14.24.070 Penalties for violations of the International Fire Code.
14.24.010 International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.
Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, 1973 C.R.S., and the Lakewood Municipal Charter, the International Fire Code of the International Code Council, 2009 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the deletions, amendments and additions contained herein. (Ord. O-2011-10 § 13, 2011; Ord. O-2006-17 § 13, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 8, 2003).
14.24.020 Purpose of the International Fire Code.
The purpose of the International Fire Code is to govern the maintenance of buildings and premises; to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating the storage, use and handling of dangerous and hazardous materials, substances and processes and by regulating the maintenance of adequate egress facilities. (Ord. O-2011-10 § 13, 2011; Ord. O-2006-17 § 13, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 8, 2003).
14.24.040 Amendments to certain provisions of the International
Fire Code.
Certain provisions of the International Fire Code, as indicated herein, are amended.
A. The provisions of Chapter 1 shall contain the following amendments:
1. Subsection 101.1 is deleted.
2. Subsection 101.6 is added to read as follows:
101.6 The City of Lakewood Environmental Manager shall have the nonexclusive power and authority to enforce the provisions of the International Fire Code as adopted in this chapter. The Environmental Manager shall be considered a peace officer within the meaning of Section 1.04.010 of the Lakewood Municipal Code for purposes of enforcing the provisions of the International Fire Code as adopted in this chapter.
3. Section 103 is deleted.
4. Subsection 105.6.30 is amended by deleting the exception.
5. Section 108 is replaced with the following:
Persons aggrieved under this Chapter 14.24 shall file an appeal with the Board of Appeals of the City of Lakewood as provided in Chapter 14.12 of the Lakewood Municipal Code.
6. Subsection 109.3 is deleted.
7. Subsection 111.4 is deleted.
8. Section 113 is replaced with the following:
Fees and valuation for permits required by this code shall be as specified in Section 14.01.060 of the Lakewood Building Code.
B. The provisions of Chapter 3 shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsection 308.1.4 is replaced with the following:
308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and attached multiple single-family dwellings with separate means of egress such as townhouses or row homes.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
3. LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2 ½ pounds [nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity].
C. The provisions of Chapter 5 shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsection 503.2.1 is replaced with the following:
Dimensions: Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 24 feet (7315 mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
2. Subsection 507.5.1 is amended by deleting the exceptions.
3. Subsection 510.2.1 is replaced with the following:
510.2.1 Minimum signal strength into the building. A minimum signal strength of -85 dBm shall be receivable within the building.
4. Subsection 510.2.2 is replaced with the following:
510.2.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building. A minimum signal strength of -90 dBm shall be received by the agency’s radio system when transmitted from within the building.
5. A new subsection 510.2.3 is added to read as follows:
510.2.3 Field strength. If the field strength outside the building where the receive antenna for the in-building system is located is less than -85dBm, the minimum required in-building field strength shall equal the field strength being delivered to the receive antenna of the building.
D. The provisions of Chapter 6 shall include the following amendment:
1. A new subsection 603.4.3 is added to read as follows:
603.4.3 Portable unvented oil burning appliances. Upon approval of the Fire Marshal, portable unvented oil burning heating appliances may be permitted in any occupancy during the construction process when such use is necessary for the construction and the use does not represent a hazard to life or property.
E. The provisions of Chapter 9 shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsection 901.6. is replaced with the following:
901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. The Fire Marshal shall approve the removal of any non-required fire protection systems or equipment.
2. Subsection 905.1. is replaced with the following:
905.1 General. Standpipe systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with this section. Fire hose threads used in connection with standpipe systems shall be approved and shall be compatible with fire department hose threads. The location of fire department hose connections shall be approved. In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be in accordance with Chapter 23. All standpipe outlets shall be equipped with a two and one/half inch outlet with a one and one/half inch reducer.
3. A new subsection 907.2.24 is added to read as follows:
907.2.24 Where required – new buildings and structures greater than or equal to 3600 square feet. An approved Analog/Addressable Fire Detection System installed in accordance with the fire provisions of this code and the most recent edition of NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures greater than or equal to 3600 square feet. Where other portions of this code have more stringent provisions, the more stringent provisions shall apply.
4. Subsection 907.5.1 is amended by deleting exception 2.
5. A new subsection 907.7.6 is added to read as follows:
Section 907.7.6 Separate panels required. Fire alarm panels and security alarm panels shall be separate and not combined.
F. The provisions of Chapter 10 shall include the following amendment:
1. Subsection 1024.1 is replaced with the following:
1024.1. General. Approved luminous egress path markings delineating the exit path shall be provided in buildings of Groups A, B, E, I, M, R-1and R-2 having occupied floors located more that 75 feet (22860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access in accordance with Section 1024.1 through 1024.5.
Exceptions:
1. Luminous egress path marking shall not be required on the level of exit discharge in lobbies that serve as part of the exit path in accordance with Section 1027.1, Exception 1.
2. Luminous egress path markings shall not be required in areas of open parking garages that serve as part of the exit path in accordance with Section 1027.1, Exception 3.
G. The provisions of Chapter 46 shall include the following amendment:
1. A new subsection 4603.6.8 is added to read as follows:
4603.6.8 Where required – existing buildings greater than 3600 square feet. An approved Fire Detection System installed in accordance with the most recent edition of NFPA 72 shall be provided in existing buildings and structures over 3600 square feet when a change in occupant or occupancy type occurs. Existing buildings that do not currently meet this requirement will be required to provide an approved installation plan outlining how the building will be brought up to the current standard and summarizing the timeframe for doing so.
H. The provisions of Appendix B shall include the following amendment:
1. Subsection B105.2 is amended by replacing the exception with the following:
Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1.
I. The provisions of Appendix J shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsection J101.1 is replaced with the following:
J101.1 Scope. Systems, components and equipment required to provide emergency responder radio coverage shall be in accordance with this appendix. The scope of this provision shall apply to:
a. New buildings and structures greater than 50,000 square feet or additions and/or modifications which cause the buildings to be greater than 50,000 square feet. For the purpose of this section, firewalls cannot be used to define separate buildings.
b. All basements over 10,000 square feet where the design occupant load is greater than 50, regardless of the occupancy.
c. Existing buildings meeting (a) or (b) of this section undergoing alterations exceeding 20 percent of the aggregate area of the building.
Exception: One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
2. A new subsection J101.3 is added to read as follows:
101.3 Specifications. Contact the West Metro Fire Protection District’s Communication Officer for required specifications.
3. A new subsection J103.1.3.2 is added to read as follows:
J103.1.3.2 Wiring of secondary power. Where an emergency power (generator) circuit is supplied, Emergency Amplification System power supplies shall be hardwired in conduit into the building’s emergency power (generator) circuit.
4. A new subsection J103.1.6 is added to read as follows:
J103.1.6 Loss of power. Upon the loss of primary or secondary power, the emergency amplification shall be configured so that a loss of any supply power will indicate a trouble alarm on the fire alarm control panel and shall report the condition to the fire alarm supervising station.
5. A new subsection J103.1.7 is added to read as follows:
J103.1.7 Failure of in-building emergency responder radio system. The operational failure of the in-building emergency responder radio system shall indicate a trouble alarm on the fire alarm control panel and shall report the condition to the fire alarm supervising station.
6. A new subsection J103.1.8 is added to read as follows:
J103.1.8 Essential component protection. All essential components shall be installed in a 2-hour fire-resistance rated room, accessible for repair and testing and located within the primary structure.
7. Subsection J103.2.4 is amended by replacing item 1 with the following:
1. The structure shall be divided into 25-foot grids and measurements shall be taken at the center of each grid. In critical areas as determined by West Metro Fire Rescue (Fire Command Centers, elevators, stairwells, protect-in-place areas, lobby refuge areas, equipment rooms, high hazard areas, basements, and underground parking areas) the grids shall be reduced to 10 feet. The size of the grids may also be reduced upon recommendations of the Special Inspector, in areas where displays, equipment, stock or any other obstruction may significantly affect communications in those areas.
8. Subsection J103.3.3 is amended by adding items 6, 7, and 8 to read as follows:
6. If the communications appear to have degraded or if the tests fail to demonstrate adequate system performance, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in a manner consistent with the original approval criteria.
7. If the degradation to the system is due to building additions or remodeling, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in a manner consistent with the original approval criteria in order to obtain a final inspection for occupancy.
8. All equipment shall be maintained in working order and shall be useable by fire department personnel without notice. In the event the equipment is not functional, temporary equipment to assure communication within the structure shall be provided at the owner/occupant’s expense. (Ord. O-2011-10 § 13, 2011; Ord. O-2006-17 § 13, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 8, 2003).
14.24.070 Penalties for violations of the International Fire Code.
A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the code adopted by this chapter or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order, as affirmed or modified by the Board of Appeals or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed in this chapter, shall severally for each and every violation and non-compliance respectively, be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three hundred and sixty-five days or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or deficits within a reasonable time, and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
B. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. (Ord. O-2011-10 § 13, 2011; Ord. O-2006-17 § 13, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 8, 2003).
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