CITY OF SEATTLE ORDINANCE __________________ COUNCIL BILL __________________ AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2012 Seattle Fire Code; as adopted by Chapter 22.600.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code; amending and adding various provisions to that Fire Code all as regulated and allowed by the State Building Code Act, Chapter 19.27 of the Revised Code of Washington. WHEREAS, the Seattle Fire Department and the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board have reviewed and approved the additions and revisions to the 2012 Seattle Fire Code contained herein; and WHEREAS, the additions and revisions to the 2012 Seattle Fire Code contained herein either address a state requirement, clarify a code interpretation, or correct an error or omission which occurred at the adoption of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 105 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: 105.6.48 Temporary assembly occupancy. An operational permit is required to use any building or structure, or portion thereof other than established Group A occupancies for assembly purposes or where temporary alterations are made to the existing means of egress, character, or use of any building or facility where the occupant load is more than 50 persons. Plans shall be submitted to the fire code official at least 30 days prior to the event where temporary alterations are made to the existing means of egress. The number of such permits for any building or structure, or portion thereof, is limited to one per quarter. Additional permits may be issued where application for a change of use for the building or structure, or portion thereof, has been submitted to the Department of Planning (DPD) with the approval of DPD. * * * [A] 105.7.13 Solar photovoltaic power systems. A construction permit is required to install or modify solar photovoltaic power systems. * * * Section 2. Section 202 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: [W] CLUSTER. Clusters are multiple portable school classrooms separated by less than the requirements of the building code for separate buildings. * * * HELIPAD. A structural surface that is used for landing, taking off, taxiing and parking of helicopters. * * * [W] PORTABLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM. A prefabricated structure consisting of one or more rooms with direct exterior egress from the classroom(s). (( A )) The structure (( , )) is transportable in one or more sections, (( which requires a chassis to be transported )) and is designed to be used as an educational space with or without a permanent foundation. The structure shall be (( trailerable and )) capable of being demounted and relocated to other locations as needs arise. * * * Section 3. Section 603 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: 603.4.2.3 Gas containers. Fuel gas containers for portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall comply with Sections 603.4.2.3.1 through 603.4.2.3.4. 603.4.2.3.1 Approved containers. Only approved DOTn or ASME gas containers shall be used. 603.4.2.3.2 Container replacement. Replacement of fuel gas containers in portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall not be conducted while the public is present. 603.4.2.3.3 Container capacity. The maximum individual capacity of gas containers used in connection with portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall not exceed 20 pounds (9 kg). 603.4.2.3.4 Indoor storage prohibited. Gas containers shall (( not )) be stored (( inside )) outside of buildings (( except )) in accordance with (( Section 6109.9 )) the provisions of Sections 6109.12 through 6109.15 . * * * Section 4. Section 605.11 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: [W] 605.11 Solar photovoltaic power systems. Installation, modification, or alteration of solar photovoltaic power systems shall be in accordance with Sections 605.11.1 through 605.11.4, the International Building Code and NFPA 70. Exception: Detached, nonhabitable Group U structures shall not be subject to the requirements of Sections 605.11.2 through 605.11.3.3.3. 605.11.1 Marking. Marking is required on interior and exterior direct-current (DC) conduit, enclosures, raceways, cable assemblies, junction boxes, combiner boxes and disconnects. 605.11.1.1 Materials. The materials used for marking shall be reflective, weather resistant and suitable for the environment. Marking as required in Sections 605.11.1.2 through 605.11.1.4 shall have all letters capitalized with a minimum height of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) white on red background. [W] 605.11.1.2 Marking content. The marking shall contain the words "PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE." 605.11.1.3 Main service disconnect. The marking shall be placed adjacent to the main service disconnect in a location clearly visible from the location where the disconnect is operated. 605.11.1.4 Location of marking. Marking shall be placed on interior and exterior DC conduit, raceways, enclosures and cable assemblies every 10 feet (3048 mm), within 1 foot (305 mm) of turns or bends and within 1 foot (305 mm) above and below penetrations of roof/ceiling assemblies, walls or barriers. [W] 605.11.2 Locations of DC conductors. Conduit, wiring systems, and raceways for photovoltaic circuits shall be located as close as possible to the ridge or hip or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize ventilation opportunities. Conduit runs between sub arrays and to DC combiner boxes shall be installed in a manner that minimizes the total amount of conduit on the roof by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC combiner box. The DC combiner boxes shall be located such that conduit runs are minimized in the pathways between arrays. DC wiring shall be installed in metallic conduit or raceways when located within enclosed spaces in a building. 605.11.3 Access and pathways. Roof access, pathways, and spacing requirements shall be provided in accordance with Sections 605.11.3.1 through 605.11.3.3.3. Exception: 1. Residential structures shall be designed so that each photovoltaic array is no greater than 150 feet (45720 mm) by 150 feet (45720 mm) in either axis. 605.11.3.1 Roof access points. Roof access points shall be located in areas that do not require the placement of ground ladders over openings such as windows or doors, and located at strong points of building construction in locations where the access point does not conflict with overhead obstructions such as tree limbs, wires, or signs. [W] 605.11.3.2 Residential systems for oneand twofamily dwellings. Access to residential systems for oneand two-family dwellings shall be provided in accordance with Sections 605.11.3.2.1 through 605.11.3.2.4. Exceptions: 1. Residential dwellings with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system installed. 2. These requirements shall not apply to roofs where the total combined area of the solar array does not exceed thirty-three percent as measured in plan view of the total roof area of the structure, where the solar array will measure 1,000 sq. ft. or less in area, and where a minimum eighteen inches unobstructed pathway shall be maintained along each side of any horizontal ridge. 605.11.3.2.1 Residential buildings with hip roof layouts. Panels/modules installed on residential buildings with hip roof layouts shall be located in a manner that provides a 3-foot-wide (914 mm) clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels/modules are located. The access pathway shall be located at a structurally strong location on the building capable of supporting the live load of fire fighters accessing the roof. Exception: These requirements shall not apply to roofs with slopes of two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12) or less. 605.11.3.2.2 Residential buildings with a single ridge. Panels/modules installed on residential buildings with a single ridge shall be located in a manner that provides two, 3-foot-wide (914 mm) access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels/modules are located. Exception: This requirement shall not apply to roofs with slopes of two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12) or less. [W] 605.11.3.2.3 Residential buildings with roof hips and valleys. Panels/modules installed on residential buildings with roof hips and valleys shall be located no closer than 18 inches (457 mm) to a hip or a valley where panels/modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. Where panels are to be located on only one side of a hip or valley, the panels shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley. Exception: These requirements shall not apply to roofs with slopes of two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12) or less. 605.11.3.2.4 Residential building smoke ventilation. Panels/modules installed on residential buildings shall be located no higher than 18 inches below the ridge in order to allow for fire department smoke ventilation operations. 605.11.3.3 Other than residential buildings. Access to systems for occupancies other than oneand twofamily dwellings shall be provided in accordance with Sections 605.11.3.3.1 through 605.11.3.3.3. Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the roof configuration is similar to that of a oneor two-family dwelling, the residential access and ventilation requirements in Sections 605.11.3.2.1 through 605.11.3.2.4 shall be permitted to be used. 605.11.3.3.1 Access. There shall be a minimum 6footwide (1829 mm) clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. Exception: Where either axis of the building is 250 feet (76 200 mm) or less, there shall be a minimum 4-footwide (1290 mm) clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. 605.11.3.3.2 Pathways. The solar installation shall be designed to provide designated pathways. The pathways shall meet the following requirements: 1. The pathway shall be over areas capable of supporting the live load of fire fighters accessing the roof. 2. The centerline axis pathways shall be provided in both axes of the roof. Centerline axis pathways shall run where the roof structure is capable of supporting the live load of fire fighters accessing the roof. 3. Shall be a straight line not less than 4 feet (1290 mm) clear to skylights or ventilation hatches. 4. Shall be a straight line not less than 4 feet (1290 mm) clear to roof standpipes. 5. Shall provide not less than 4 feet (1290 mm) clear around roof access hatch with at least one not less than 4 feet (1290 mm) clear pathway to parapet or roof edge. 605.11.3.3.3 Smoke ventilation. The solar installation shall be designed to meet the following requirements: 1. Arrays shall be no greater than 150 feet (45720 mm) by 150 feet (45 720 mm) in distance in either axis in order to create opportunities for fire department smoke ventilation operations. 2. Smoke ventilation options between array sections shall be one of the following: 2.1. A pathway 8 feet (2438 mm) or greater in width. 2.2. A 4-foot (1290 mm) or greater in width pathway and bordering roof skylights or smoke and heat vents. 2.3. A 4-foot (1290 mm) or greater in width pathway and bordering 4-foot by 8-foot (1290 mm by 2438 mm) "venting cutouts" every 20 feet (6096 mm) on alternating sides of the pathway. 605.11.4 Ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays. Groundmounted photovoltaic arrays shall comply with Sections 605.11 through 605.11.2 and this section. Setback requirements shall not apply to ground-mounted, free-standing photovoltaic arrays. * * * Section 5. Section 901 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service mains, and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed when approved by the fire code official. (( 901.6.1 Confidence Test. All Fire protection systems, including nonrequired systems, shall be confidence tested in accordance with the Administrative Rule 9.02.09 Confidence Test Requirements for Life Safety Systems and any future revisions of this rule adopted by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. 2. Single and multiple station smoke alarms. 3. Fire hydrants and fire service mains owned by the City of Seattle. )) 901.6.1 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with Seattle Fire Department Administrative Rule 9.02.14 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Requirements for Fire Protection Systems and any future revisions of this rule adopted by the fire code official and also in accordance with the referenced standards listed in Table 901.6.1. TABLE 901.6.1 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

901.6.2 Records. 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 and shall be copied to the fire code official upon request. (( Additionally, Confidence test documentation shall be submitted to the fire code official in accordance with Administrative Rule 9.02.09, Confidence Test Requirements for Life Safety Systems and any future revisions of this rule adopted by the fire code official. )) 901.6.2.1 Records information. Initial records shall include the name of the installation contractor, type of components installed, manufacturer of the components, location and number of components installed per floor. Records shall also include the manufacturers' operation and maintenance instruction manuals. Such records shall be maintained on the premises. * * *

901.9 Termination of monitoring service. For fire alarm systems required to be monitored by this code, notice shall be made to the fire code official whenever alarm monitoring services are terminated. Notice shall be made in writing, to the fire code official by the monitoring service provider being terminated. * * * Section 6. Section 903 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: [W] 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies . (( as follows: 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet (1115 m2) in area. 2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that portion of the building. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area where every classroom throughout the building has at least one exterior exit door at ground level .)) Exceptions: 1. Portable school classrooms with an occupant load of 50 or less calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2, provided that the aggregate area of any cluster of portable school classrooms does not exceed (( 5 )) 6,000 square feet (( (1465 m ² ) )) (557 m ² ); and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required in Chapter 5 of the Seattle Building Code(( . )); or 2. Portable school classrooms with an occupant load from 51 through 98, calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2, and provided with two means of direct independent exterior egress from each classroom in accordance with Ch. 10, and one exit from each classroom shall be accessible, provided that the aggregate area of any cluster of portable classrooms does not exceed 6,000 square feet (557 m ² ), and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required by the building code, or 3. Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less, calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2. * * * 903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from openings required by Section 903.2.11.1, (( or where walls, partitions or other obstructions are installed that restrict the application of water from hose streams, )) the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. * * * Section 7. Section 907 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: [W] 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. Exceptions: 1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of (( 30 )) 50 or less. 2. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group E occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5. 3. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply: 3.1 Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors. 3.2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices. 3.3 Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices. 4. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on sprinkler water flow and manual activation . (( is provided from a normally occupied location. )) * * * [W] 907.2.9.1.1 Group R-2 boarding homes. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies where the building contains a boarding home licensed by the state of Washington. Exception: In boarding homes licensed by the state of Washington, manual fire alarm boxes in resident sleeping areas shall not be required at exits if located at all constantly attended staff locations, provided such staff locations are visible, continuously accessible, located on each floor, and positioned so no portion of the story exceeds a horizontal travel distance of 200 feet to a manual fire alarm box. * * * 907.2.13.1 Automatic smoke detection. Automatic smoke detection in high-rise buildings shall be in accordance with Sections 907.2.13.1.1 and 907.2.13.1.2. 907.2.13.1.1 Area smoke detection. Area smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with this section. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an automatic fire alarm system. The activation of any detector required by this section shall activate the emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2. In addition to smoke detectors required by Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.10, smoke detectors shall be located as follows: 1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment or similar room which is not provided with sprinkler protection. 2. In each elevator machine room and in elevator lobbies. 3. Within 5 feet (1524 mm) of doors exiting into stairways that are smokeproof enclosures, or that are pressurized stairways. Exception: If such locations are within parking garages, smoke detectors are not required 907.2.13.1.2 Duct smoke detection. Duct smoke detectors complying with Section 907.4.1 shall be located as follows: 1. In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.94 m3/s). Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet. 2. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, a smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 m3/s) and serving not more than 10 air-inlet openings. 3. Two smoke detectors are required for stair and elevator shaft pressurization air intakes arranged to automatically shut down the pressurization fans only when both detectors activate. The detectors shall be located downstream of each fan and shall be connected to the fire alarm as a supervisory signal. * * * 907.2.18.1 Smoke detectors. A minimum of one smoke detector listed for the intended purpose shall be installed in the following areas: 1. Mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar rooms. 2. Elevator lobbies. 3. The main return and exhaust air plenum of each airconditioning system serving more than one story and located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet. 4. Each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more floors from return air ducts or plenums of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, except that in Group R occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 m3/s) and serving not more than 10 air inlet openings. 5. Within 5 feet (1524 mm) of doors exiting into staiways that are smokeproof enclosures, or that are pressurized stairways . Exception: If such locations are within parking garages, smoke detectors are not required. 6. Two smoke detectors are required for stair and elevator shaft pressurization air intakes, arranged to automatically shut down the pressurization fans only when both detectors activate. The detectors shall be located downstream of each fan and shall be connected to the fire alarm as a supervisory signal. * * * 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication systems. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems required by this code shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72. The operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler waterflow device or manual fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged evacuation in accordance with the building's fire safety and evacuation plans required by Section 404. In high-rise buildings, the system shall operate on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above and (( the )) two floor s below. Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones. At a minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows: 1. Elevator groups. 2. Exit stairways. 3. Each floor. 4. Areas of refuge as defined in Chapter 2. * * *

907.6.5.2 Termination of monitoring service. Termination of fire alarm monitoring services shall be in accordance with Section 901.9. * * * [W] 908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms. Group I or R occupancies (( located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or in a building which has an attached garage )) shall be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms installed outside of each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units or sleeping units and on each level of the dwelling. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer's instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2 of the International Building Code, or an enclosed parking garage ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code shall not be considered an attached garage. [W] Exception s : 1. For other than R-2 occupancies, where the building does not contain a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel burning fireplace, or an attached garage. 2. Sleeping units or dwelling units in I and R-1 occupancies and R-2 college dormitories, hotels, DOC prisons and work releases, and DSHS licensed boarding home and residential treatment facility occupancies which do not themselves contain a fuel-burning appliance, or fuelburning fireplace, or have an attached garage, (( but which are located in a building with a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, )) need not be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms provided that: 2.1. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is not adjacent to (( located more than one story above or below )) any room (( story )) which contains a fuel-burning appliance, fuel-burning fireplace, or an attached garage; and 2.2. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is not connected by duct work or ventilation shafts with a supply or return register in the same room to any room containing a fuelburning appliance, fuel-burning fireplace, or (( to )) an attached garage; and 2.3. The building is equipped with a common area carbon monoxide detection (( alarm )) system. * * * Section 8. Section 1103 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: [W] 1103.9 Carbon monoxide alarms. Existing Group I or R occupancies (( located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage )) shall be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with section 908.7. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034, and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer's instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in the International Building Code, or an enclosed parking garage ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code shall not be deemed to be an attached garage. Exceptions. 1. For other than R-2 occupancies, if the building does not contain a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or an attached garage. 2. Sleeping units or dwelling units in I and R-1 occupancies and R-2 college dormitories, hotel, DOC prisons and work releases, and DSHS licensed boarding home and residential treatment facility occupancies which do not contain a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or have an attached garage, provided that: 2.1 The sleeping units or dwelling unit is not adjacent to any room which contains a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or an attached garage; and 2.2 The sleeping units or dwelling unit is not connected by duct work or ventilation shafts with a supply or return register in the same room to any room containing a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or to an attached garage; and 2.3 The building is provided with a common area carbon monoxide detection system. (( Exception: Sleeping units or dwelling units which do not themselves contain a fuel-burning appliance or have an attached garage, but which are located in a building with a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, need not be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms provided that: 1. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is located more than one story above or below any story that contains a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage; 2. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is not connected by duct work or ventilation shafts to any room containing a fuel-burning appliance or to an attached garage; and 3. The building is provided with a common area carbon monoxide alarm system. )) * * * Section 9. Section 2007 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: 2007.1 General. Helistops and heliports shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 2007.2 through 2007.8. Helistops and heliports on buildings shall comply with NFPA 418 and be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code. 2007.2 Clearances. The landing area for helicopters less than 3,500 pounds (1588 kg) shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length and width. The (( touchdown )) landing area shall be surrounded on all sides by a clear area having minimum average width at roof level of 15 feet (4572 mm) but no width less than 5 feet (1524 mm). The clear area shall be maintained. * * * 2007.5 Standpipe systems. A building , equipped with a standpipe system, (( with )) that has a rooftop helistop or heliport shall be provided with a Class I or III stand pipe system extended to the roof level on which the helistop or heliport is located. All portions of the helistop and heliport area shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of a 2 1/2 -inch (63.5 mm) outlet on the standpipe system. * * * 2007.9 Restrictions in Fire District. Heliports shall not be located in the Fire District. * * * Section 10. Chapter 61 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: 6103.2.1.8 Use on roofs and exterior balconies. A single LPgas container having an individual capacity not exceeding 48 pounds (nominal 20 pound LP-gas) connected to a grill is allowed on a roof or exterior balcony of a building. * * * 6104.3 Container location. LP-gas containers shall be located with respect to buildings, public ways and lot lines of adjoining property that can be built upon, in accordance with Table 6104.3. Exception: LP-gas containers not exceeding 48 pounds (nominal 20 pound LP-gas) connected to equipment or portable heaters are allowed to be located on public ways if located a minimum of 5 feet from buildings. 6104.3.1 Installation on roof (( and exterior balconies )) prohibited. LP-gas containers used in stationary installations shall not be located on the roofs of buildings. (( Exception: A single LP-gas container having an individual capacity not exceeding 48 pounds (nominal 20 lb. LP-gas) connected to a grill. )) * * * Section 11. Chapter 80 of the 2012 Seattle Fire Code is amended as follows: 80---10 Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703.1.3, 1008.1.3.3 85---11 Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 1304.1 86---11 Ovens and Furnaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2101.1 92B---09 Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Spaces .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909.8 96 -10 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations....................609.3 99---10 Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3006.4 101---12 Life Safety Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1028.6.2 105---10 Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .703.1.2 110---10 Emergency and Standby Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604.1, 604.3, 604.4, 913.5.2, 913.5.3 111---10 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604.1, 604.3, 604.4 120---010 Coal Preparation Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 1304.1 130-10 as amended Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems...... 160---11 Flame Effects Before an Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308.3.2 170---09 Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1024.2.6.1 211---10 Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-burning Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.2 241---09 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1401.1 253---11 Standard Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source . 804.3 260---09 Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture . .......................... . 805.1.1.1, 805.2.1.1, 805.3.1.1, 805.4.1.1 261---09 Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 805.2.1.1, 805.3.1.1, 805.4.1.1 265---11 Method of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Wall Coverings in Full Height Panels and Walls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 803.5.1, 803.5.1.1, 803.5.1.2, 805.4.1.1 286---11 Standard Method of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .803.1, 803.1.2, 803.1.2.1, 803.5.1 303---11 Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905.3.7, 4503.5, 4503.6, 4504.2 385---07 Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3406.5.4.5, 3406.6, 3406.6.1 407---12 Aircraft Fuel Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1106.2, 1106.3 409---10 Aircraft Hangars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .914.8.2, Table 914.8.2, 914.8.2.1, 914.8.5 418---11 Standard for Heliports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007.1 430---10 Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4004.1.4 484---12 Combustible Metals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 1304.1 490---10 Storage of Ammonium Nitrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3301.1.5 495---10 Explosive Materials Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911.1, 911.4, 3301.1.1, 3301.1.5, 3302.1, 3304.2, 3304.6.2, 3304.6.3, 3304.7.1, 3305.1, 3306.1, 3306.5.2.1, 3306.5.2.3, 3307.1, 3307.9, 3307.11, 3307.15 498---10 Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3301.1.2 502 11 as amended Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways.......................................319 505---10 Powered Industrial Trucks, Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Maintenance and Operation . 2703.7.3 654---11 Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .Table 1304.1 655---12 Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 1304.1 664---012 Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities. . . Table 1304.1, 1905.3 701---10 Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-propagation of Textiles and Films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 806.2, 807.1, 807.1.2, 807.2, 807.4.2.2, 1703.5, 2404.2 703---12 Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 803.4 704---12 Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response . . . . . . . 606.7, 1802.1, 2404.2, 2703.2.2.1, 2703.2.2.2, 2703.5, 2703.10.2, 2705.1.10, 2705.2.1.1, 2705.4.4, 3203.4.1, 3404.2.3.2, F101.1, F101.2 720 -05 Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment ........907.2.8, 907.2.9, 907.2.10 750---10 Water Mist Fire Protection Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 901.6.1 1122---08 Model Rocketry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3301.1.4 1123---10 Fireworks Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3302.1, 3304.2, 3308.1, 3308.2.2, 3308.5, 3308.6 1124---12 Manufacture, Transportation, Storage and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3302.1, 3304.2, 3305.1, 3305.3, 3305.4, 3305.5 1125---12 Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3301.1.4 1126---11 Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience . . . . . . . . 3304.2, 3305.1, 3308.1, 3308.2.2, 3308.4, 3308.5 1127---08 High Power Rocketry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3301.1.4 1142---12 Water Supply for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B103.3 2001---11 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 901.6.1, 904.10 Section 12. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its approval by the Mayor, but if not approved and returned by the Mayor within ten days after presentation, it shall take effect as provided by Seattle Municipal Code Section 1.04.020. Passed by the City Council the ____ day of ________________________, 2014, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this _____ day of ___________________, 2014. _________________________________ President __________of the City Council Approved by me this ____ day of _____________________, 2014. _________________________________ Edward B. Murray, Mayor Filed by me this ____ day of __________________________, 2014. ____________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk (Seal) Rich Richardson SFD 2012 Fire Code Clean-up ORD June 19, 2014 Version #1