Title 23 CONSTRUCTION CODES

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the administration, organization and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by the city. The purpose of the technical codes is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.020 Scope.

This chapter establishes the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes which regulate site preparation and construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment within the corporate limits of the city. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.030 Exemption from state notice requirements.

Project permit applications pursuant to the technical codes are exempt from the requirements of RCW 36.70B.110 and 36.70B.130 and any local provisions implementing those sections, except when an applicant has chosen to include technical permits, e.g., building, mechanical, or plumbing permits, in a consolidated permit review process pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.70B.120. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.040 Applicability.

A. General. This chapter applies to the administration of the technical codes, as adopted by the city in other chapters of this title. Provisions in the appendices of the technical codes shall not apply unless specifically adopted.

1. Where there is a conflict between the provisions or requirements of this chapter, or the technical codes, and other codes or laws, this chapter, or the technical codes as the case may be, shall govern.

2. Where conflicts occur between the technical codes, those provisions providing the greater safety to life shall govern, or if life safety is not at issue, the more restrictive provision shall govern.

3. Where, in any specific case, different sections of the technical codes specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the hierarchy of the codes named in RCW 19.27.031, now or as hereafter amended, shall govern. In the event that the conflict is between provisions for which such hierarchy of codes is not determinative, the most restrictive provision shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern.

C. Other Laws. The provisions of this chapter and the technical codes shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.

D. Adoption by Reference. Where state laws or regulations or other city ordinances or code provisions are adopted by reference in this chapter or the technical codes, such reference shall be deemed to be to the law, regulation, ordinance or provision as subsequently amended after the date of adoption of this chapter, unless specifically provided otherwise.

E. Codes referenced within the technical codes adopted by the city shall not apply unless specifically adopted by the city in other chapters of this title. References to codes not adopted by the city shall be deemed to refer to the most applicable provision of codes or standards adopted by the city, as determined by the building official. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.050 Existing structures.

A. Compliance with Technical Codes. Buildings, structures and their building service equipment to which additions, alterations or repairs are made shall comply with all the requirements of the technical codes for new facilities, except as specifically provided in this section.

1. Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to a building, structure, or its building service equipment without requiring the existing building, structure, or its building service equipment to comply with all the requirements of the technical codes, provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to the requirements of the technical codes for a new building, structure, or new building service equipment. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not be made to an existing building, structure, or building service equipment which will cause the existing building, structure, or building service equipment to be in violation of the provisions of the technical codes nor shall such additions, alterations or repairs cause the existing building, structure, or building service equipment to become unsafe.

2. Building service equipment which was lawful under the technical codes current at the time such equipment was installed may be used, maintained or repaired if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and a hazard to life, health or property has not been created by such building service equipment.

C. Existing Occupancy. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this chapter and the technical codes shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this chapter and the technical codes, the International Fire Code, or if continued use poses a danger to life, health and safety of the occupants and the public, as is determined by the building official or fire official.

D. Change in Use. No change will be made in the character of occupancies or use of any building that would place the building in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes for such division or group of occupancy.

Exception: The character of the occupancy of existing buildings may be changed subject to the approval of the building official, and the building may be occupied for purposes in other groups without conforming to all the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use.

No change in the character of occupancy of a building shall be made without a certificate of occupancy, as required in BCC 23.05.140. The building official may issue a certificate of occupancy pursuant to the intent of the above exception without certifying that the building complies with all provisions of this code. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.060 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster’s Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, copyright 1986, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine.

“Addition” means an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.

“Alter” or “alteration” means a change or modification of a building, structure or building service equipment.

“Approved,” as to materials, types of construction, equipment and systems, means and refers to approval by the building official as the result of investigation and tests conducted by the building official, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific organizations.

“Approved agency” means an established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when the agency has been approved by the building official.

“Building” means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering a use or occupancy.

“Building code” means the International Building Code and/or the International Residential Code, as applicable, promulgated by the International Code Council, as adopted by the city in Chapter 23.10 BCC.

Building, Existing. “Existing building” means a building erected prior to the adoption of this code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued.

“Building official” means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the technical codes, or a regularly authorized deputy thereof.

“Building permit applications” means an application for a permit required pursuant to Chapter 23.10 BCC.

“Building service equipment” means and refers to the plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures and other accessories which provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, firefighting and transportation facilities essential to the occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use.

“Complete response” means an adequate response to all requests from city staff in sufficient detail to allow the application to be processed.

“Construction documents” means plans, specifications, computations and other data required to be submitted for any application required by this chapter or the technical codes.

“Dangerous buildings code” means the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the city in Chapter 23.10 BCC.

“Department” means the development services department unless otherwise specified.

“Director” means the director of the development services department unless otherwise specified.

“Electrical code” means the National Electrical Code promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by the city in Chapter 23.30 BCC.

“Energy code” means the Washington State Energy Code promulgated by the Washington State Building Code Council, as adopted by the city in Chapter 23.10 BCC.

“Housing code” means the Uniform Housing Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the city in Chapter 23.10 BCC.

“International Fire Code” means the International Fire Code promulgated by the International Code Council, as adopted by the city in Chapter 23.11 BCC.

“Listed” and “listing” are terms referring to equipment or materials included in a list by an approved testing laboratory, inspection agency or other organization concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of current production of listed equipment or materials. The published list shall state that the material or equipment complies with approved nationally recognized codes, standards or tests and has been tested or evaluated and found suitable for use in a specified manner.

“Mechanical code” means the International Mechanical Code promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by the city in Chapter 23.50 BCC.

“Occupancy” means the purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used.

“Owner” means any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property.

“Permit” means an official document or certificate issued by the building official authorizing performance or a specified activity.

“Person” means a natural person, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corporation, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.

“Plumbing code” means the Uniform Plumbing Code promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by the city in Chapter 23.60 BCC.

“Protective parking devices” means those devices regulated by Chapter 23.18 BCC.

“Repair” means the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building, structure or building service equipment for the purpose of its maintenance.

“Structure” means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.

“Structural observation” means the visual observation of the structural system, for general conformance to the approved plans and specifications, at significant construction stages and at completion of the structural system. Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspections required by the technical codes.

“Technical codes” means and refers to all codes adopted pursuant to Chapters 23.10, 23.30, 23.50 and 23.60 BCC; Protective Parking Devices, Chapter 23.18 BCC; and Posting notice of construction hours, BCC 9.18.044.

“Valuation” or “value,” as applied to a building and its building service equipment, means and shall be the estimated cost to replace the building and its building service equipment in kind, based on current replacement costs.

“Ventilation code” means the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code promulgated by the Washington State Building Code Council, as adopted by the city under Chapter 23.10 BCC. (Ord. 5821 §§ 21, 22, 2008; Ord. 5572 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.070 Authority.

A. Enforcement Agency. The development services department shall be responsible for enforcement of the technical codes under the administrative and operational control of the building official, who shall be appointed by the director.

B. General. Whenever the term or title “administrative authority,” “responsible official,” “building official,” “chief inspector,” “code enforcement officer” or other similar designation is used in this chapter or in any of the technical codes, it shall be construed to mean the building official designated by the director.

C. Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the city and with the concurrence of the director, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official. (Ord. 5821 § 23, 2008; Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.080 Duties and powers of building official.

In addition to the duties and powers set forth in other sections of this chapter and the technical codes, the building official shall have the following duties and powers:

A. General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this chapter and the technical codes and to adopt policies and procedures supplemental to this chapter and the technical codes as deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of their provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the technical codes.

B. Applications and Permits. The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, alteration, demolition and moving of buildings, structures and building service equipment, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes.

C. Notices and Orders. The building official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this chapter and the technical codes.

D. Inspections. The building official shall make all of the required inspections, or the building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise at the applicant’s expense.

E. Identification. The building official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this chapter and the technical codes.

F. Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this chapter and the technical codes which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this chapter and the technical codes; provided, that if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.

G. Liability. The building official charged with the enforcement of this chapter and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or omission in the discharge of the assigned duties.

H. Approved Materials and Equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the building official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.

I. Used Materials and Equipment. The use of used materials and building service equipment is permitted when approved by the building official.

J. Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, the building

official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon application of the owner or owner’s representative, provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this chapter and the technical codes impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the technical codes and that such modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department. The building official is authorized to charge an additional fee to evaluate any proposed modification under the provisions of this section.

K. Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment. The provisions of this chapter and the technical codes are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this chapter and the technical codes; provided, that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction may be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. The building official is authorized to charge an additional fee to evaluate any proposed alternate under the provisions of this section.

L. Research Reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in technical codes, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources.

M. Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of the technical codes, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the city. Test methods shall be as specified in technical codes or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.090 Permits required.

A. Technical Codes Other than the Electrical Code – Required. Any person who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this chapter and the technical codes, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

B. Technical Codes Other than the Electrical Code – Work Exempt from Permit. Certain work is exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter and the technical codes. Exemptions from permit requirements of this chapter and the technical codes shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes or any other laws or ordinances of the city. An exemption from the permit requirements of one technical code does not exempt work from the permit requirements of other technical codes or other laws or ordinances of the city. Permits shall not be required for the following:

1. Emergency Repairs. Where equipment replacements and equipment repairs must be performed in an emergency situation posing a significant and immediate risk to life and safety, or a significant and immediate risk of loss to property, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.

2. Repairs. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.

a. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, tree-supported play structures, playhouse and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (11.15 m2).

d. Retaining walls which are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.

e. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.

f. Sidewalks, decks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade (or grade plane, as applicable) and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route or means of egress.

g. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

i. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to structures regulated by the IRC or accessory to Group R-3 and Group U occupancies regulated by the IBC, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18, 925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.

j. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems.

l. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of structures regulated by the IRC or of Group R-3 and Group U occupancies regulated by the IBC.

m. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over five feet, nine inches (1,753 mm) in height.

o. Public utility towers and poles owned by public utilities. Note: Communication towers owned by private companies are not exempt.

d. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this chapter and the technical codes.

g. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of one horsepower (746 W) or less.

h. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected.

a. The stopping and/or repairing of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that should any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this chapter and the technical codes.

c. Reinstallation or replacement of pre-fabricated fixtures that do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves or pipes.

C. The Electrical Code – Required. In accordance with Chapter 19.28 RCW, an electrical permit is required for the following installations:

1. The installation, alteration, repair, replacement, modification or maintenance of all electrical systems, wire and electrical equipment regardless of voltage.

b. NEC, Class 2 circuits powered by a Class 2 power supply as defined in NEC 725.41(A).

c. NEC, Class 3 circuits powered by a Class 3 power supply as defined in NEC 725.41(A).

a. All installations of telecommunications systems on the customer side of the network demarcation point for projects greater than 10 telecommunications outlets.

b. All backbone installations regardless of size and all telecommunications cable or equipment installations involving penetrations of fire barriers or passing through hazardous locations require permits and inspections.

c. The installation of greater than 10 outlets and the associated cables along any horizontal pathway from a telecommunications closet to work areas during any continuous 90-day period requires a permit and inspection.

d. In R1 and R2 occupancies as defined in the building code, permits and inspections are required for all backbone installations, all penetrations of fire resistive walls, ceilings and floors; and installations of greater than 10 outlets in common areas.

e. Definitions of telecommunications technical terms will come from Chapter 19.28 RCW, the currently adopted WAC rules, EIA/TIA standards, and the National Electrical Code.

D. The Electrical Code – Work Exempt from Permit. Certain work is exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter and the electrical code. Exemptions from permit requirements of this chapter and the electrical code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes or any other laws or ordinances of the city. An exemption from the permit requirements of one technical code does not exempt work from the permit requirements of other technical codes or other laws or ordinances of the city. Permits shall not be required for the following:

a. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by the National Electrical Code.

b. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances or devices rated 50 amperes or less which are like-in-kind in the same location.

c. Temporary decorative lighting, when used for a period not to exceed 45 days and removed at the conclusion of the 45-day period.

d. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, conductor or control device which are like-in-kind in the same location.

e. Repair or replacement of attachment plug(s) and associated receptacle(s) rated 50 amperes or less which are like-in-kind in the same location.

f. Repair or replacement of any over current device which is like-in-kind in the same location.

g. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems.

i. Telecommunications outlet installations within the individual dwelling units of group R1 and R2 occupancies as defined by the building code;

ii. All telecommunications installations within R3 and R4 occupancies as defined in the building code;

iii. The installation or replacement of cord and plug connected telecommunications equipment or for patch cord and jumper cross-connected equipment.

j. Listed wireless security systems where power is supplied by a listed Class 2 plug in transformer installed in R3 and R4 occupancies.

k. The installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals for the transmission of intelligence by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility.

E. Application for Permit – General. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the department for that purpose. Such application shall:

1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.

2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required by the submittal requirements established by the city.

F. Application for Permits Governed by Chapter 23.10 BCC – Other Filings Required.

1. At the time of filing a building permit application, the applicant shall submit all information required to be submitted, together with any application form and application fee therefor, for any of the following approvals which may be applicable to the proposed project:

c. Conditional use permit, shorelines conditional use permit, planned unit development, Land Use Code, Parts 20.30B, 20.30C and 20.30D;

d. Variance or shorelines variance, Land Use Code, Parts 20.30G, 20.30H and shorelines substantial development permit, Land Use Code, Part 20.25E;

2. No building permit application will be accepted for filing by the building official for any proposed project for which any of the approvals referred to in subsection (A) of this section is required unless the building permit application is accompanied by all information required to be filed for such required approvals.

3. The filing of a complete building permit application for a proposed project, which is in compliance with applicable state law and the codes, ordinances and regulations of the city in effect at the time of such filing, shall establish a vested right, if a building permit is issued, to proceed with construction of the proposed project in accordance with such then-existing codes, ordinances and regulations; provided, however, such proposed project may nonetheless be conditioned or denied by the city under the State Environmental Policy Act. For the purpose of this subsection, a “complete building permit application” means an application which contains all information required to be submitted by any applicable provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, including, but not limited to, all information required to be submitted by subsection (A) of this section.

4. No application for design review, administrative conditional use permit, planning commission design review, planned unit development, conditional use permit, variance, shorelines variance, shorelines substantial development permit or a clearing and grading permit shall be accepted by the city for filing unless it is accompanied by a complete building permit application.

G. Applications for Permits Governed by Chapter 23.10 BCC – Optional Method of Obtaining Prior Approvals – Vested Rights.

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (F) of this section, an applicant may apply for a design review approval, an administrative conditional use permit, planned unit development approval, a conditional use permit, a shorelines conditional use permit, a variance, a shorelines variance, a shorelines substantial development permit or a clearing and grading permit prior to filing an application for a building permit, upon the following terms and conditions:

a. The filing of an application for any of the approvals referred to in this chapter, prior to the filing of a valid and complete application for a building permit, shall not establish or create a vested right to proceed with construction of any proposed project in accordance with the codes, ordinances or regulations existing at the time of the filing of such application or at any time thereafter prior to the filing of a valid and complete building permit application.

b. An applicant who elects to take advantage of the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have specifically acknowledged, by submitting the application for the approvals referred to in subsection (G)(1) of this section, that the acceptance and processing of such application shall in no way establish or create a vested right to proceed with construction of any proposed project in accordance with the codes, ordinances or regulations existing at the time of filing of such application, or at any time thereafter prior to the filing of a valid and complete building permit application, except as provided in Land Use Code Section 20.40.500.

2. An applicant who elects to take advantage of the provisions of this section may at any time elect to file a complete building permit application, notwithstanding that the approval applied for under this section has not previously been obtained.

1. Applications for which no permit is issued within one year following the date of application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed in accordance with state law by the building official. The building official may, prior to expiration, extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days.

2. Applications may be canceled for inactivity if an applicant fails to respond to the department’s written request for revisions, corrections, actions or additional information within 90 days of the date of request. The building official may extend the response period beyond 90 days if, within the original 90-day time period, the applicant provides and subsequently adheres to an approved schedule with specific target dates for submitting the full revisions, corrections or other information needed by the department.

3. In addition to the extension allowed in subsection (H)(1) of this section, the building official may extend the life of an application if any of the following conditions exist:

b. Any other city review is in progress; provided the applicant has submitted a complete response to city requests or the building official determines that unique or unusual circumstances exist that warrant additional time for such response, and the building official determines that the review is proceeding in a timely manner toward final city decision; or

c. Litigation against the city or the applicant is in progress, the outcome of which may affect the validity or the provisions of any permit issued pursuant to such application.

In no event may the building official extend the application for a period of more than 180 days following the conclusion of the applicable condition described in subsection (H)(3)(a). (Ord. 5572 § 2, 2004; Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.100 Permit issuance.

1. The application and construction documents filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the city to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the building official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in BCC 23.05.120 have been paid, and the applicant is the correct person to whom a permit may be issued as defined in this chapter, the building official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant.

2. When a permit is issued when plans are required, the building official shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications “Approved.” Approved construction documents shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorizations from the building official, and all work regulated by this chapter and the technical codes shall be done in accordance with the approved construction documents.

3. The building official may issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure or building service equipment before the construction documents for the whole building, structure or building service equipment have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this chapter and the technical codes. The holder of such partial permit shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted.

B. To Whom Permit Issued. Permits shall be issued only to a person, firm or corporation who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the building official that he/she is properly licensed, or exempt, as required by Chapter 18.27 RCW, now or as hereafter amended, or to a person doing work at his/her own residence or place of business or other property owned by him/her; provided further, no such person, firm or corporation shall employ any unlicensed person, firm or corporation to perform the work authorized by the permit.

C. Retention of Plans. One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for the period required by law, and one set of approved construction documents shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress.

D. Validity of Permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the technical codes or of any other ordinance of the city. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes, or other ordinances of the city shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure which is in violation of this chapter, the technical codes, or of any other ordinances of the city.

1. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this chapter shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date of such permit, or if work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days except that the building official may extend single-family permits for an additional period of up to 180 days at his sole discretion.

2. Permits issued under which work is continuously performed and the necessary periodic inspections are made shall be extended beyond the one-year period by the building official for a period of no more than one year. No more than two one-year extensions shall be granted except that the building official may extend single-family permits for an additional period of up to 90 days at his sole discretion.

1. The building official may revoke or suspend the permit provided for in this section whenever:

b. The work does not proceed in accordance with the construction documents, as approved, or is not in compliance with the requirements of this section, the technical codes or other city ordinances;

c. Entry upon the property for the purpose of investigation or inspection has been denied;

d. The permittee has made a misrepresentation of a material fact in applying for such permit;

e. The progress of the work indicates that the plan is or will be inadequate to protect the public, the adjoining property, street, utilities in the street, or the work endangers or will endanger the public, the adjoining property, street or utilities in the street;

f. The permit has not been acted upon within the time allowed for extensions pursuant to this section; and

g. The related building permit has expired without renewal, or has been revoked or canceled.

2. Upon suspension or revocation of the permit, all work thereupon shall cease, except as authorized by the building official.

G. Assurance Device for Permits. Before issuing any permit provided for in this section, the city may, in the discretion of the building official, require the applicant to execute and file with the city an assurance device pursuant to LUC 20.40.490 in such reasonable sum and with the securities as the responsible administrative official may specify, conditioned that the applicant will pay any and all damages that may be recovered against the city by any person on account of injury to persons or property occasioned by or in any manner resulting from the issuance of the permit or by reason of any act or thing done pursuant thereto, or from the occupancy or disturbance of any street or sidewalk in the city and also to save and keep the city free from all such damages and costs as may be incurred in defending any such claim, and/or further conditioned that the applicant will pay to the city the cost of repairing any and all damage which may be done by the applicant or his agents to the streets, utilities or property of the city during or pursuant to the work covered by such permit.

H. Placement of Permit. The permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project. Approved plans and manufacturer’s installation instructions, as required by the technical codes, shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection. (Ord. 5750 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.105 Construction documents.

1. General. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data and information as required by the submittal requirements established by the city for each permit shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the state of Washington. Where the building official, in his/her discretion, deems necessary, he/she may require additional construction documents for any application, which may be required to be prepared by a registered design professional.

Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this chapter or the technical codes.

2. Electrical Engineer. Electrical plans for the following installations shall be prepared by, or under the direction of, a consulting electrical engineer registered under Chapter 18.43 RCW, and Chapters 180-29, 246B-320, and 388-97 WAC. All electrical plans must bear the engineer’s stamp and signature.

c. All installations identified in the National Electrical Code requiring engineering supervision;

d. As required by the building official for installations which by their nature are complex, hazardous or pose unique design problems.

B. Information on Construction Documents. Construction documents and other information required to be provided shall conform to standards and specifications established by the city. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official.

C. Use of Consultants. Whenever review of an application requires retention by the city for professional consulting services for other than normal plan review, the applicant shall reimburse the city the cost of such professional consulting services. This fee shall be in addition to the normal plan review and permit fees. The city may require the applicant to deposit an amount with the city estimated in the discretion of the building official to be sufficient to cover anticipated costs to retaining professional consultant services and to ensure reimbursement for such costs.

D. Design Professional in Responsible Charge. When it is required that documents be prepared by a qualified registered design professional, the building official shall be authorized to require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner shall designate a substitute registered design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. Where structural observation is required by IBC Section 1709, the inspection program shall name the individual or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur (see also duties specified in IBC Section 1704).

E. Deferred Submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge, or the applicant, if no design professional is required, shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official. Where a design professional is required, documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and been found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the design and submittal documents have been approved by the building official. The building official is authorized to charge an additional plan review fee to evaluate the deferred submittal under.

F. Amended Construction Documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents. The building official may authorize minor field changes subject to the approval of the field inspector. (Ord. 5572 § 3, 2004; Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.110 Temporary structures and uses.

A. Temporary Permits – Technical Codes Other than the Electrical Code. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause. Additional permits may be required under the technical codes or other city codes and regulations, including the Land Use Code. All temporary installations allowed under this section shall be made in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes; provided, that the building official may permit deviations which will not permit hazards to life or property; and further provided, that whenever such hazards are deemed by the building official to exist, the building official may at once rescind or cancel the permit covering such installation and disconnect, or order the disconnection of, all energy to such equipment.

B. Temporary Permits – Electrical Code. If the building official finds that the safety of life and property will not be jeopardized, permits may be issued for temporary electrical installations for use during the construction of buildings or for carnivals, conventions, festivals, fairs, the holding of religious services, temporary lighting of streets, or other approved uses. Permission to use such temporary installation shall not be granted for a greater length of time than 90 days, except that a permit for a temporary installation to be used for constructing of a building may be issued for the period of construction. Should such temporary lighting be over the street area, the proper authorization for such use of the street must first be obtained. Additional permits may be required under the technical codes or other city codes and regulations, including the Land Use Code. All temporary electrical installations allowed under this section shall be made in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes; provided, that the building official may permit deviations which will not permit hazards to life or property; and further provided, that whenever such hazards are deemed by the building official to exist, the building official may at once rescind or cancel the permit covering such installation and disconnect, or order the disconnection of all energy to such equipment.

C. Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this chapter and the technical codes as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.

D. Termination of Approval. The building official is authorized to terminate any temporary permit issued under this section and to order the activity, use or structure authorized under the permit to be discontinued. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.120 Fees.

The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the fee ordinance, as now or hereafter amended. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.130 Inspections.

A. General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes, or of other ordinances of the city. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes, or of other ordinances of the city shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the city shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection. When the installation of an electrical system is complete, an additional and final inspection shall be made. Electrical systems and equipment regulated by the National Electrical Code shall not be connected to the energy source until authorized by the building official.

B. Preliminary Inspections. Before issuing a permit, the building official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.

C. Required Inspections. The building official, upon notification, shall make the following inspections:

1. Footing and Foundation Inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job.

2. Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspection. Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, slab insulation, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.

3. Lowest Floor Elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in IBC Section 1612.5 or IRC Section R323 shall be submitted to the building official.

4. Exterior Wall Sheathing Inspection. Exterior wall sheathing shall be inspected after all wall framing is complete, strapping and nailing is properly installed but prior to being covered.

5. Roof Sheathing Inspection. Roof sheathing shall be inspected after all roof framing is complete. No roof coverings shall be installed until inspections are made and approved.

6. IMC/UPC/GAS/NEC Rough-in Inspection. Rough-in mechanical, gas piping, plumbing and electrical shall be inspected when the rough-in work is complete and, if required, under test. No connections to primary utilities shall be made until the rough-in work is inspected and approved.

7. Frame Inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.

8. Lath Inspection and Gypsum Board Inspection. Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of a fire-resistance rated assembly or a shear assembly.

9. Fire-Resistant Penetration Inspections. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

i. Wall Insulation Inspection. To be made after all wall insulation and air vapor retarder sheet or film materials are in place, but before any wall covering is placed.

ii. Glazing Inspection. To be made after glazing materials are installed in the building.

iii. Exterior Roofing Insulation. To be made after the installation of the roof insulation, but before concealment.

iv. Slab/Floor Insulation. To be made after the installation of the slab/floor insulation, but before concealment.

i. Mechanical Equipment Efficiency and Economizer. To be made after all equipment and controls required by this chapter and the technical codes are installed and prior to the concealment of such equipment or controls.

ii. Mechanical Pipe and Duct Insulation. To be made after all pipe and duct insulation is in place, but before concealment.

i. Lighting Equipment and Controls. To be made after the installation of all lighting equipment and controls required by this chapter and the technical codes, but before concealment of the lighting equipment.

ii. Motor Inspections. To be made after installation of all equipment covered by the Energy Code, but before concealment.

11. Electrical. The building official may require special inspection of equipment or wiring methods where the installation requires special training, equipment, expertise, or knowledge. Where such special inspection is required, it shall be performed by an independent third party acceptable to the building official. The special inspection person/agency shall be designated and approved prior to beginning the installation of wiring or equipment. A written report from the designated special inspection agency indicating that the installation conforms to the appropriate codes and standards shall be received by the building official prior to that installation being approved. All costs for such testing and reporting shall be the responsibility of the permit holder.

D. Reinspection. The building official may require a structure or portions of work to be re-inspected. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete, when corrections called for are not made, when the approved plans and permit are not on site, or when the building is not accessible.

E. Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.

F. Special Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the building official is authorized to make or require special inspections for any type of work related to the technical codes by an approved agency at no cost to the city.

G. Final Inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed.

H. Inspection Agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

I. Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this chapter and the technical codes.

J. Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this chapter and the technical codes. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.140 Certificate of occupancy.

A. Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes, or of other ordinances of the city. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes or other ordinances of the city shall not be valid.

B. Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes, or other laws that are enforced by the city, and finds compliance with the terms of all applicable permits, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the International Building Code.

9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6 of the International Building Code.

11. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

C. Temporary or Phased Occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary or phased certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit; provided, that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official is authorized to require, in addition to the completion of life safety building components, any or all accessibility components. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary or phased certificate of occupancy is valid. The building official is authorized to require that a performance bond or other assurance device be posted with the city which shall be refundable upon inspection, final approval and a request in writing for the refund. It shall be the duty of the applicant to request the refund.

D. Revocation. The building official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this chapter wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this chapter or the technical codes. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.150 Service utilities.

A. Connection of Service Utilities. No person shall make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by this chapter and the technical codes for which a permit is required, until approved by the building official.

B. Temporary Connection. The building official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel or power.

C. Authority to Disconnect Service Utilities. The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this chapter and the technical codes in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property, or when such utility connection has been made without the required approval. The building official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.160 Hearing examiner.

Pursuant to Chapter 3.68 BCC the hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of interpretations of the technical codes made by the building official, as provided in Chapter 3.68 BCC; provided, however, that appeals of interpretations made by the building official in proceedings authorized under Chapter 1.18 BCC shall be heard simultaneously with the underlying action before the hearing examiner presiding over the proceeding. (Ord. 5750 § 2, 2007; Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.170 Violations.

A. Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this chapter or the technical codes, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the technical codes.

B. Civil Violation. Any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the technical codes constitutes a civil violation as provided for in Chapter 1.18 BCC, for which a monetary penalty may be imposed as provided therein.

C. Criminal Penalty. In addition to or as an alternative to any other penalty provided in this chapter or by law, any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or the technical codes shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in Chapter 10.92 BCC.

D. Separate Offense. Each day or portion thereof upon which a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense for purposes of subsections (B) and (C) of this section.

E. Destruction of Notice. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, mutilate, destroy or conceal any notice issued and posted by the building official pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or the technical codes. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.180 Stop work order.

A. Authority. Whenever the building official finds any work being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this chapter or the technical codes, or in a manner that violates the terms and conditions of any permit issued by the city, the building official is authorized to issue a stop work order.

B. Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner’s agent, or to the person doing the work. If, with reasonable diligence the stop work order cannot be given to any such person, the stop work order may be posted on the site. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to resume.

C. Investigation Fee. The building official is authorized to assess a special investigation fee for the issuance of a stop work order.

D. Unlawful Continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.190 Unsafe structures and equipment.

A. Buildings or structures regulated by this chapter and the technical codes which are structurally inadequate or have inadequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe buildings.

B. Building service equipment regulated by such codes, which constitutes a fire, electrical or health hazard, or an unsanitary condition, or which is otherwise dangerous to human life is, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Use of buildings, structures or building service equipment constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use.

C. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which are supported by, attached to, or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in the building code are designated as unsafe building appendages.

D. Unsafe buildings, structures or appendages and building service equipment are declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in the dangerous buildings code or such alternative procedure as may be adopted by the city. As an alternative, the building official or other employee or official of the city as designated by the governing body may institute other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

23.05.200 Partial invalidity.

In the event that any part or provision of this chapter or the technical codes is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions. (Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)

Chapter 23.10
BUILDING CODE

23.10.015 Amendments, additions, or exceptions to the 2006 International Building Code.

23.10.403 International Building Code Table 403(1) added – Standby (legally required) and emergency power.

23.10.403.3.1 International Building Code Section 403.3.1 amended – Type of construction.

23.10.403.10 International Building Code Section 403.10 amended – Standby power.

23.10.403.11 International Building Code Section 403.11 amended – Emergency power loads.

23.10.403.15 International Building Code Section 403.15 added – Smoke control.

23.10.405.9 International Building Code Section 405.9 amended – Standby power.

23.10.405.10 International Building Code Section 405.10 amended – Emergency power.

23.10.503 International Building Code Table 503 amended – Allowable height and building areas.

23.10.707.2 International Building Code Section 707.2 amended – Shaft enclosure required.

23.10.707.14.1 International Building Code Section 707.14.1 amended – Elevator lobby.

23.10.707.14.2.1 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.1 amended – Pressurization requirements.

23.10.707.14.2.2 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.2 amended – Ducts for system.

23.10.707.14.2.3.4 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.3.4 amended – Fan capacity.

23.10.806.1 International Building Code Section 806.1 amended – General requirements.

23.10.903.2 International Building Code Section 903.2 amended – Where required.

23.10.903.2.10 International Building Code Section 903.2.10 amended – Automatic fire extinguishing systems.

23.10.903.3.1.1.1 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.1.1 amended – Exempt locations.

23.10.903.3.1.1.2 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.1.2 added – High-rise building sprinkler system design.

23.10.903.3.1.4 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.4 added – Fire pump boosted system design.

23.10.903.3.3 International Building Code Section 903.3.3 amended – Obstructed locations.

23.10.903.4.3 International Building Code Section 903.4.3 amended – Floor control valves.

23.10.903.5.2 International Building Code Section 903.3.5.2 amended – Secondary water source.

23.10.905.3 International Building Code Section 905.3 amended to add new subsection 905.3.8 – High-rise building standpipes.

23.10.905.4 International Building Code Section 905.4 amended – Location of Class I standpipe hose connections.

23.10.905.8 International Building Code Section 905.8 amended – Dry standpipes.

23.10.907.2.7.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.7.1 not adopted – Occupant notification.

23.10.907.2.12.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.12.1 amended – Automatic fire detection.

23.10.907.2.18.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.18.1 amended – Smoke detectors.

23.10.907.8.1 International Building Code Section 907.8.1 amended – Annunciator panel.

23.10.909.1 International Building Code Section 909.1 amended – Scope and purpose.

23.10.909.4.6 International Building Code Section 909.4.6 amended – Duration of operation.

23.10.909.10.3 International Building Code Section 909.10.3 amended – Equipment, inlets and outlets.

23.10.909.11 International Building Code Section 909.11 amended – Power systems.

23.10.909.20 International Building Code Section 909.20 amended – Smokeproof enclosures.

23.10.909.20.5 International Building Code Section 909.20.5 amended – Stair pressurization alternative.

23.10.909.20.6.1 International Building Code Section 909.20.6.1 amended – Ventilation systems.

23.10.909.20.6.3 International Building Code Section 909.20.6.3 amended – Acceptance and testing.

23.10.1006.3 International Building Code Section 1006.3 amended – Illumination emergency power.

23.10.1011.5.3 International Building Code Section 1011.5.3 amended – Power source.

23.10.1704.12 International Building Code Section 1704.12 amended – Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).

23.10.2306.4.1 International Residential Code Table R301.2(1) amended – Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.

23.10.3002.4 International Building Code Section 3002.4 amended – Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher.

23.10.3304.1 International Building Code Section 3304.1 amended – Excavation and fill.

23.10.010 Amendments and adoptions.

The following codes, all as amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter, together with all amendments and additions provided in this title of this code, are adopted and shall be applicable within the city:

1. Code Adoption. The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code published by the International Code Council, as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, excluding Chapter 1, “Administration,” is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to or excepted in this chapter. Those sections of the 2006 Edition of the International Building Code that are not being adopted by the city (except Chapter 1 referenced above) are listed in consequential order with the city’s local amendments.

2. Scope. The provisions of the International Building Code as adopted, amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

3. Exception. In addition to satisfying the requirements set forth in the International Building Code as adopted by the city, detached one- and two-family dwellings, multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses), and accessory structures thereto, shall not exceed three stories above grade in height and separate means of egress shall comply with the International Residential Code.

1. Code Adoption. The 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code published by the International Code Council, as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, excluding Chapter 1, “Administration,” is adopted, together with Appendix Chapter G, “Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs,” and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to or excepted in this chapter.

2. Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code, as adopted, amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter, shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures, including adult family homes, foster family care homes and family day care homes licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

1. Code Adoption. The Washington State Energy Code, as provided in RCW 19.27A.010(6) and as adopted by the 2006 State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11 WAC, is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter.

2. Scope. The Washington State Energy Code sets forth minimum requirements for the design of new buildings and structures that provide facilities or shelter for residential occupancies by regulating their exterior envelopes and the selection of their HVAC, service water heating systems and equipment for efficient use and conservation of energy.

1. Code Adoption. The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, as provided in Chapter 19.27A RCW and adopted by the 2006 State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-13 WAC, is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter.

2. Scope. The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, as adopted, amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter, sets forth minimum requirements for ventilation in all occupancies, including the design of new construction.

1. Code Adoption. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings published by the International Council of Building Officials, except for Section 205 and Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter.

2. Scope. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as adopted, amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter, provides equitable remedies consistent with other laws for the repair, vacation or demolition of dangerous buildings.

1. Code Adoption. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, except Sections 104, 201.1, 201.2, 203, and 302 and Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter.

2. Scope. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code as adopted, amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter, provides requirements affecting conservation and rehabilitation of housing.

G. Adoption by Reference. All codes, standards, rules and regulations adopted by this section are adopted by reference thereto as by this reference fully incorporated herein. Not less than one copy of each code, standard, rule or regulation, in the form in which it was adopted, and suitably marked to indicate amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions as provided in this chapter, shall be filed in the city clerk’s office and be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.015 Amendments, additions, or exceptions to the 2006 International Building Code.

Pursuant to RCW 19.27.060, the following contains amendments, additions, or exceptions to the International Building Code are applicable and enforceable within the city. (Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.403 International Building Code Table 403(1) added – Standby (legally required) and emergency power.

TABLE 403(1)

STANDBY (LEGALLY REQUIRED) AND EMERGENCY POWER
Type of Equipment	Maximum Time to Energize Loads	Minimum Run Time (Duration)	IBC Section	IFC or NFPA Section
Emergency Power Systems1
Exit signs	10 seconds	2 hours for generator power; or 90 minutes for battery backup	1011.5.3	604.2.15 High rises 604.2.16 Underground buildings 1011.5.3 2403.12.6.1 Temporary tents, canopies, membrane structures



Exit illumination	10 seconds	8 hours	1006.3	1006.3 604.2.15 High rises 604.2.16 Underground buildings


Any emergency voice/alarm communication including area of refuge communication systems (barrier-free and horizontal exits)	NFPA 72	24 hours	402.12 Covered mall buildings 403.11 High rises 405.10 Underground buildings 907.2.1.2 Assembly occupancies	604.2.14 Covered mall building 604.2.15 High rises 604.2.16 Underground buildings 907.2.1.2 Assembly occupancies NFPA 72




Fire detection and fire alarms	NFPA 72	24 hours	403.11 High rises	604.2.15 High rises 604.2.16 Underground buildings 907.2.8.3 and 907.2.10.2 NFPA 72
			405.10 Underground buildings 909.20.6.2 Smokeproof enclosures 907


Smoke control systems in high-rise buildings, underground buildings and covered mall buildings including energy management systems are used for smoke control or smoke removal	60 seconds	2 hours	403.11 High rises 404.6 Atriums 405.10 Underground buildings 909.11 Smoke control	909.11



Fire pumps in high-rise buildings and underground buildings	10 seconds	8 hours (NFPA 20)	403.11 High rises 405.10 Underground buildings	604.2.15 High rises and NFPA 20 604.2.16 Underground buildings 913.2 All Fire Pumps


Smokeproof enclosures and elevator shaft pressurization	60 seconds for ventilation	4 hours	403.11 High rises 909 and 909.20.6.2
Smokeproof enclosures and elevator shaft pressurization	60 seconds for ventilation	4 hours	403.11 High rises 909 and 909.20.6.2
Any shaft exhaust fans required to run continuously in lieu of dampers	60 seconds	4 hours	716
Elevator car operation in high-rise and underground buildings (including control system, motor controller, operation control, signal equipment, machine room cooling/heating, etc.)	60 seconds	4 hours	3003	604.2.15 High rises 604.2.16 Underground buildings
	60 seconds	4 hours	3003	604.2.15 High rises 604.2.16 Underground buildings
Elevator car lighting and communications in high-rise and underground buildings	10 seconds	4 hours	3003	604.2.15 High rises 604.2.16 Underground buildings 604.2.19 Elevators


Lights, heating, and cooling for building fire command center and mechanical equipment rooms serving the fire command center	60 seconds	24 hours		604.2.15 High rises
Power (other than lights, heating and cooling) for building fire command center	60 seconds	4 hours
Mechanical and electrical systems required by IFC 27 (hazardous materials including UPS rooms)	60 seconds	4 hours		Article 27
Legally Required Standby1
Pressurization equipment for low-rise buildings	60 seconds	4 hours	909 909.20
Pressurization equipment for low-rise buildings	60 seconds	4 hours	909 909.20
Exhaust fans for any loading dock located interior to a building	60 seconds	4 hours
Operation of elevators used as accessible means of egress in low-rise buildings (including car lighting, communications, control system, motor controller, operation control, signal equipment, machine room cooling/heating, etc.)	60 seconds	4 hours	1007.4 and .5 3003	604.2.19 Elevators 1007.4 and .5
	60 seconds	4 hours	1007.4 and .5 3003	604.2.19 Elevators 1007.4 and .5
Fire pumps in low-rise buildings	10 seconds	8 hours		913.2 and NFPA 20
Transformer vault ventilation equipment	60 seconds	4 hours
Heat tape for sprinkler lines and heating in sprinkler riser rooms	60 seconds	24 hours
Fuel pump system for any legally-required system	60 seconds	4 hours
Sewage disposal pumps	60 seconds	4 hours

TABLE 403(1) FOOTNOTES:

1. The fuel pump and associated systems for the emergency or legally required generator shall be provided with power from the generator to maintain fuel supply.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.403.3.1 International Building Code Section 403.3.1 amended – Type of construction.

International Building Code Section 403.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

403.3.1 Type of construction. The following reductions in the minimum construction type allowed in Table 601 shall be allowed as provided in Section 403.3:

1. For buildings not greater than 420 feet (128 m) in height, Type IA construction, other than structural frame and bearing walls, shall be allowed to be reduced to Type IB.

2. In other than Groups F-1, M and S-1, Type IB construction, other than structural frame and bearing walls, shall be allowed to be reduced to Type IIA.

3. The height and area limitations of the reduced construction type shall be allowed to be the same as for the original construction type.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.403.10 International Building Code Section 403.10 amended – Standby power.

International Building Code Section 403.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:

403.11 Emergency power systems. A standby power system complying with Table 403(1), and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) Article 701 Legally Required Standby Power except as designated in Table 403(1), shall be provided.

403.10.1 Special requirements for standby power systems. If the standby system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both, and shall be in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment. Power distribution from the emergency source to the emergency transfer switch shall be by an independent route from the normal power source. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.

Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Section 3003. Fuel-fired standby power generator sets and associated fuel storage, including optional landlord- or tenant-owned generator sets, located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access, requires the approval of the fire code official.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.403.11 International Building Code Section 403.11 amended – Emergency power loads.

International Building Code Section 403.11 is hereby amended to read as follows:

403.11 Emergency power systems. An emergency power system complying with Table 403(1), and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) Article 700 Emergency Standby Power except as designated in Table 403(1), shall be provided. Fire pumps shall comply with NFPA 20 and NFPA 70 Article 695.

403.11.1 Special requirements for emergency power systems. If the emergency power system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both, and shall be in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment. Power distribution from the emergency source to the emergency transfer switch shall be by an independent route from the normal power source. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.

Fuel-fired emergency generator sets and associated fuel storage, including optional landlord- or tenant-owned generator sets, located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access, requires the approval of the fire code official.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.403.15 International Building Code Section 403.15 added – Smoke control.

International Building Code Section 403 is hereby amended to add a new subsection 403.15 to read as follows:

403.15 Smoke control. A smoke-control system meeting the requirements of Section 909 shall be provided.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.405.1 International Building Code Section 405.1 amended –General.

International Building Code Section 405.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

405.1 General. The provisions of this section apply to building spaces having a floor level used for human occupancy more than 30 feet (9,144 mm) below the lowest level of exit discharge.

Exceptions:

1. One- and two-family dwellings, sprinklered in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3.

2. Parking garages with automatic sprinkler systems in compliance with Section 405.3 and pressurized stair enclosures provided with emergency power in compliance with Sections 909.20, 909.20.5, and 909.20.6.

3. Fixed guideway transit systems.

4. Grandstands, bleachers, stadiums, arenas and similar facilities.

5. Where the lowest story is the only story that would qualify the building as an underground building and has an area not exceeding 1,500 square feet (139 m2) and has an occupant load less than 10.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.405.9 International Building Code Section 405.9 amended – Standby power.

International Building Code Section 405.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:

405.9 Standby power. A standby power system complying with Table 403(1), and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) Article 701 Legally Required Standby Power except as designated in Table 403(1), shall be provided.

405.9.1 Special requirements for standby power systems. If the standby system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both, and shall be in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment. Power distribution from the emergency source to the emergency transfer switch shall be by an independent route from the normal power source. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.

Fuel-fired standby power generator sets and associated fuel storage, including optional landlord- or tenant-owned generator sets, located at a floor level more than 30 feet below the lowest level of exit discharge requires the approval of the Fire Code Official.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.405.10 International Building Code Section 405.10 amended – Emergency power.

International Building Code Section 405.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:

405.10 Emergency power. An emergency power system complying with Table 403(1), and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) Article 700 Emergency Standby Power except as designated in Table 403(1), shall be provided. Fire pumps shall comply with NFPA 20 and NFPA 70 Article 695.

405.10.1 Special requirements for emergency power systems. If the emergency power system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both, and shall be in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment. Power distribution from the emergency source to the emergency transfer switch shall be by an independent route from the normal power source. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.

Fuel-fired emergency generator sets and associated fuel storage, including optional landlord- or tenant-owned generator sets, located at a floor level more than 30 feet below the lowest level of exit discharge requires the approval of the fire code official.

23.10.503 International Building Code Table 503 amended – Allowable height and building areas.

International Building Code Table 503, Allowable Height and Building Areas, is amended to read as follows:

TABLE 503

ALLOWABLE HEIGHT AND BUILDING AREASa

Height limitations shown as stories and feet above grade plane.

Area limitations as determined by the definition of “Area, building,” per story.
GROUP	Hgt (feet) Hgt (S)	TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
		TYPE I		TYPE II		TYPE III		TYPE IV	TYPE V
		A	B	A	B	A	B	HT	A	B
		UL	160	65	55	65	55	65	50	40
A-1	S A	UL UL	5 UL	3 15,500	2 8,500	3 14,000	2 8,500	3 15,000	2 11,500	1 5,500
A-2	S A	UL UL	11 UL	3 15,500	2 9,500	3 14,000	2 9,500	3 15,000	2 11,500	1 6,000
A-3	S A	UL UL	11 UL	3 15,500	2 9,500	3 14,000	2 9,500	3 15,000	2 11,500	1 6,000
A-4	S A	UL UL	11 UL	3 15,500	2 9,500	3 14,000	2 9,500	3 15,000	2 11,500	1 6,000
A-5	S A	UL UL	UL UL	UL UL	UL UL	UL UL	UL UL	UL UL	UL UL	UL UL
B	S A	UL UL	11 UL	5 37,500	4 23,000	5 28,500	4 19,000	5 36,000	3e 18,000	2 9,000
E	S A	UL UL	5 UL	3 26,500	2 14,500	3 23,500	2 14,500	3 25,500	1 18,500	1 9,500
F-1	S A	UL UL	11 UL	4 25,000	2 15,500	3 19,000	2 12,000	4 33,500	2 14,000	1 8,500
F-2	S A	UL UL	11 UL	5 37,500	3 23,000	4 28,500	3 18,000	5 50,500	3 21,000	2 13,000
H-1	S A	1 21,000	1 16,500	1 11,000	1 7,000	1 9,500	1 7,000	1 10,500	1 7,500	NP NP
H-2d	S A	UL 21,000	3 16,500	2 11,000	1 7,000	2 9,500	1 7,000	2 10,500	1 7,500	1 3,000
H-3d	S A	UL UL	6 60,000	4 26,500	2 14,000	4 17,500	2 13,000	4 25,500	2 10,000	1 5,000
H-4	S A	UL UL	7 UL	5 37,500	3 17,500	5 28,500	3 17,500	5 36,000	3 18,000	2 6,500
H-5	S A	4 UL	4 UL	3 37,500	3 23,000	3 28,500	3 19,000	3 36,000	3 18,000	2 9,000
I-1	S A	UL UL	9 55,000	4 19,000	3 10,000	4 16,500	3 10,000	4 18,000	3 10,500	2 4,500
I-2	S A	UL UL	4 UL	2 15,000	1 11,000	1 12,000	NP NP	1 12,000	1 9,500	NP NP
I-3	S A	UL UL	4 UL	2 15,000	1 10,000	2 10,500	1 7,500	2 12,000	2 7,500	1 5,000
I-4	S A	UL UL	5 60,500	3 26,500	2 13,000	3 23,500	2 13,000	3 25,500	1 18,500	1 9,000
M	S A	UL UL	11 UL	4 21,500	4 12,500	4 18,500	4 12,500	4 20,500	3 14,000	1 9,000
R-1	S A	UL UL	11 UL	4 24,000	4 16,000	4 24,000	4 16,000	4 20,500	3e 12,000	2 7,000
R-2	S A	UL UL	11 UL	4 24,000	4 16,000	4 24,000	4 16,000	4 20,500	3e 12,000	2 7,000
R-3	S A	UL UL	11 UL	4 UL	4 UL	4 UL	4 UL	4 UL	3 UL	3 UL
R-4	S A	UL UL	11 UL	4 24,000	4 16,000	4 24,000	4 16,000	4 20,500	3 12,000	2 7,000
S-1	S A	UL UL	11 48,000	4 26,000	3 17,500	3 26,000	3 17,500	4 25,500	3 14,000	1 9,000
S-2b,c	S A	UL UL	11 79,000	5 39,000	4 26,000	4 39,000	4 26,000	5 38,500	4 21,000	2 13,500
Uc	S A	UL UL	5 35,500	4 19,000	2 8,500	3 14,000	2 8,500	4 18,000	2 9,000	1 5,500


For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. UL = Unlimited, NP = Not permitted.

a.	See the following sections for general exceptions to Table 503:
	1.	Section 504.2, Allowable height increase due to automatic sprinkler system installation.
	2.	Section 506.2, Allowable area increase due to street frontage.
	3.	Section 506.3, Allowable area increase due to automatic sprinkler system installation.
	4.	Section 507, Unlimited area buildings.
b.	For open parking structures, see Section 406.3.
c.	For private garages, see Section 406.1.
d.	See Section 415.5 for limitations.
e.	For Group B, Group R, Division 1 and Division 2 Occupancies, the permitted increase of one story allowed by Section 504.2 may be increased to two stories and the maximum building height may be increased by 20 feet when all of the following conditions are met:
	1.	An automatic fire-extinguishing system complying with Section 903.3.1.1 (NFPA 13) is installed throughout with the installation of quick-response sprinkler heads in all areas where the use of these heads is allowed by NFPA 13.
	2.	Vertical exit enclosures are constructed as pressurized stair enclosures in accordance with Section 909.20.
	3.	Standby power is supplied for light, emergency, and any exit enclosure pressurization systems used, as provided in Table 403(1) and 909.20.6.2, and the adopted edition of the National Electrical Code. The generator and automatic transfer switch shall be separated from the rest of the building by 1-hour fire-resistive construction.
	4.	Fire Department access shall be in accordance with the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, and the Bellevue Fire Department Development Standards.
	5.	Structural Observation is provided during construction in accordance with Sections 1702 and 1709.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.707.2 International Building Code Section 707.2 amended – Shaft enclosure required.

International Building Code Section 707.2, Exception 2.1, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Exception 2.1. Where the area of the floor opening between stories does not exceed twice the horizontal projected area of the escalator or stairway and the opening is protected by a draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13, floor openings may connect not more than six stories in Group M occupancies, and in other than Group M occupancies, floor openings may connect not more than four stories in buildings not required to have smoke control systems, and not more than two stories in buildings required to have smoke control systems, except as allowed for atriums.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.707.14.1 International Building Code Section 707.14.1 amended – Elevator lobby.

International Building Code Section 707.14.1 is hereby amended as follows:

707.14.1 Elevator lobby. An enclosed elevator lobby shall be provided at each floor where an elevator shaft enclosure connects more than three stories. The lobby shall separate the elevator shaft enclosure doors from each floor by fire partitions equal to the fire-resistance rating of the corridor and the required opening protection. Elevator lobbies shall have means of egress complying with Chapter 10 and other provisions within this code.

Exceptions:

1. Enclosed elevator lobbies are not required at the street floor, provided the entire street floor is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

2. Elevators not required to be located in a shaft in accordance with Section 707.2 are not required to have enclosed elevator lobbies.

3. Where additional doors are provided at the hoistway opening in accordance with Section 3002.6. Such doors shall be tested in accordance with UL 1784 without an artificial bottom seal.

4. In other than Group I-3, and buildings having occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22,860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, enclosed elevator lobbies are not required where the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

5. Smoke partitions shall be permitted in lieu of fire partitions to separate the elevator lobby at each floor where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

6. Enclosed elevator lobbies are not required where the elevator hoistway is pressurized in accordance with Section 707.14.2 and vertical exit enclosures are pressurized in accordance with Section 909.20.5, and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 903.3.1.1.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.707.14.2.1 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.1 amended – Pressurization requirements.

International Building Code Section 707.14.2.1 is hereby amended as follows:

707.14.2.1 Pressurization requirements. Elevator hoistways shall be pressurized to maintain a minimum positive pressure of 0.10 inches of water column with respect to adjacent occupied space on all floors and a maximum pressure so as to not prevent the automatic operation of the elevator doors, as well as accounting for the stack and wind effect expected on the mean low temperature January day. This pressure shall be measured at the midpoint of each hoistway door, with all hoistway doors open at the designated primary recall level and all other hoistway doors closed. The supply air intake shall be from an outside, uncontaminated source located a minimum distance of 20 feet (6,096 mm) from any air exhaust system or outlet, and in accordance with IBC Section 909.10.3.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.707.14.2.2 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.2 amended – Ducts for system.

International Building Code Section 707.14.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

707.14.2.2 Ducts for system. Any duct system that is part of the pressurization system shall be protected with the same fire-resistance rating as required for the elevator shaft enclosure in accordance with IBC Section 909.20.6.1. Ducts shall be in accordance with Section 909.10.1.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.707.14.2.3.4 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.3.4 amended – Fan capacity.

International Building Code Section 707.14.2.3.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:

707.14.2.3.4 Fan capacity. The supply fan shall either be adjustable with a capacity of at least 1,000 cfm (.4719 m3/s) per door, or that specified by a registered design professional to meet the requirements of a designed pressurization system. Fans shall be in accordance with Section 909.10.5.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.806.1 International Building Code Section 806.1 amended – General requirements.

International Building Code Section 806.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

806.1 General requirements. In occupancies in Groups A, B, E, I and R-1 and dormitories in Group R-2, curtains, draperies, hangings and other decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 806.2 or be noncombustible.

In Groups I-1 and I-2, combustible decorative materials shall meet the flame propagation criteria of NFPA 701 unless the decorative materials, including, but not limited to, photographs and paintings, are of such limited quantities that a hazard of fire development or spread is not present. In Group I-3, combustible decorative materials are prohibited.

Fixed or movable walls and partitions, paneling, wall pads and crash pads applied structurally or for decoration, acoustical correction, surface insulation or other purposes shall be considered interior finish if they cover 10 percent or more of the wall or of the ceiling area, and shall not be considered decorative materials or furnishings.

In Group B and M occupancies, fabric partitions suspended from the ceiling and not supported by the floor shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria in accordance with Section 806.2 and NFPA 701 or shall be noncombustible.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.2 International Building Code Section 903.2 amended – Where required.

International Building Code Section 903.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.2.10 International Building Code Section 903.2.10 amended – Automatic fire extinguishing systems.

International Building Code Section 903.2.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.10 Automatic fire extinguishing systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.10.1 through 903.2.10.4.

Exception: Group R-3 and Group U.

903.2.10.1 Stories and basements without openings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in every story or basement of all buildings where the floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet (139.4 m2) and where there is not provided at least one of the following types of exterior wall openings:

1. Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an exterior stairway complying with Section 1009 or an outside ramp complying with Section 1010. Openings shall be located in each 50 linear feet (15,240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side.

2. Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level totaling at least 20 square feet (1.86 m2) in each 50 linear feet (15,240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side.

903.2.10.1.1 Opening dimensions and access. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30 inches (762 mm). Such openings shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior.

903.2.10.1.2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet (22,860 mm) from such openings, the story shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system or openings as specified above shall be provided on at least two sides of the story.

903.2.10.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22,860 mm) from openings required by Section 903.2.10.1, the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.

903.2.10.2 Rubbish and linen chutes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Chute sprinklers shall be accessible for servicing.

903.2.10.3 Buildings of four or more stories in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings four or more stories in height.

903.2.10.4 Buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet. Notwithstanding any provision of the International Building Code or International Fire Code, as such codes are adopted by the City, throughout all buildings where the total floor area, including basements, exceeds 10,000 square feet. For purposes of this paragraph, portions of buildings separated by one or more fire walls will not be considered a separate building. Existing buildings shall comply with this section when an addition is made to the building and the total floor area, including the basements, or the existing building and the addition combined exceeds 10,000 square feet, or when the value of a structural alteration or repair of an existing building 10,000 square feet in area or greater exceeds 50 percent of the assessed valuation of such existing building, or exceeds 50 percent of the recognized replacement cost of the structure, without consideration of depreciation, as determined under the Marshall Valuation Service Cost Handbook, whichever is greater.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.3.1.1.1 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.1.1 amended – Exempt locations.

International Building Code Section 903.3.1.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system, in accordance with Section 907.2, that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.

1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard, when approved by the fire code official.

2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official.

3. In rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with wholly noncombustible contents.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.3.1.1.2 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.1.2 added – High-rise building sprinkler system design.

International Building Code Section 903.3.1.1 is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 903.3.1.1.2 to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.2 High Rise Building Sprinkler System Design. Combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using 6 in. pipe minimum, shall be used with the sprinkler system connected between standpipe risers. Shut-off valves and water-flow devices shall be provided on each floor at the sprinkler system connection to each standpipe. Two four-way fire department connections serving the combination system shall be provided on separate streets well separated from each other. At least one of the fire department connections shall be connected to the riser above a riser isolation valve. Dry pipe sprinkler systems serving parking garages may use one separate two-way fire department connection. The dry pipe sprinkler system shall be supplied by the on-site water tank.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.3.1.4 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.4 added – Fire pump boosted system design.

International Building Code Section 903.3.1 is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 903.3.1.4 to read as follows:

903.3.1.4 Fire Pump Boosted System Design. Sprinkler system designs utilizing a fire pump are limited to a maximum pressure loss of 0.7 psi/ft, where the city supply alone can not meet 110% of the design pressure at 100% of the design flow; unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.3.3 International Building Code Section 903.3.3 amended – Obstructed locations.

International Building Code Section 903.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.3.3 Obstructed locations. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 obstruction criteria and the listing requirements of the sprinkler head. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in or under covered kiosks, displays, booths, concession stands, or equipment that exceeds 4 feet (1,219 mm) in width and depth, and for all multi-level exhibit booths. Not less than a 3-foot (914 mm) clearance shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of piles of combustible fibers.

Exception: Kitchen equipment under exhaust hoods protected with a fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.4.2 International Building Code Section 903.4.2 amended – Alarms.

International Building Code Section 903.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible and visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided for every new or substantially altered automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 907 and throughout areas designated by the fire code official. Sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

Exception: With approval of the fire code official, audible and visible alarm notification appliances may be omitted for approved residential sprinkler systems in 1 or 2 dwelling units if not otherwise specifically required.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.4.3 International Building Code Section 903.4.3 amended – Floor control valves.

International Building Code Section 903.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor. The floor control valves shall be located within 6' of floors or landings unless chains or other approved devices are readily available.

Exception: When approved by the fire code official in NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R systems.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.903.5.2 International Building Code Section 903.3.5.2 amended – Secondary water source.

International Building Code Section 903.3.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.3.5.2 Secondary water source. A secondary on-site water source shall be provided for high-rise buildings as follows:

1. High-rise buildings containing R-2 or B occupancy only shall be provided with a net useable volume of 15,000 gallons.

2. High-rise buildings containing an S-2 occupancy shall be provided with a net useable volume of 40,000 gallons.

3. High-rise buildings containing an M occupancy shall be provided with a net useable volume of 50,000 gallons.

4. Multi high-rise complexes sharing a common secondary water source shall be provided with a net useable volume calculated by combining the highest demand of number 2 or 3 above, with number 1 above. Only one parking/retail area and 2 high-rise buildings may share a common secondary water source.

An acceptable alternative to items 1 through 4 above, is to provide a calculated net useable volume capable of meeting the hydraulically calculated sprinkler demand, including the total (combined inside and outside) hose stream requirement, as per NFPA 13. The duration of this calculated source shall have a duration of not less than 30 minutes for buildings with light hazard occupancies only and a 60 minute duration for buildings with ordinary hazard occupancies as defined by NFPA 13.

Exception: Existing buildings, including those undergoing substantial renovation.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.905.3 International Building Code Section 905.3 amended to add new subsection 905.3.8 – High-rise building standpipes.

International Building Code Section 905.3 is hereby amended to add a new section 905.3.8 as follows:

905.3.8 High Rise Building Standpipes. Standpipe risers shall be combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of 6 in. One 2-1/2 inch hose connection shall be provided on every intermediate floor level landing in every required stairway and elsewhere as required by NFPA 14. Where, and only where, static or residual water pressures at any hose outlet exceeds 175 psi (1,207 kPa), approved pressure-regulating devices shall be installed to limit the pressure to 175 psi (1,207 kPa). Such devices shall be adjusted to provide 175 psi (1,207 kPa), or as close to that pressure as the adjustment will permit while flowing 300 gpm, without exceeding 200 psi (1,207 kPa). The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure-regulating device shall not exceed the rated working pressure of the device. An equally sized bypass around the pressure regulating device with a normally closed control valve shall be provided. Signage in accordance with NFPA 14 and Section 912.4 shall be provided.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.905.4 International Building Code Section 905.4 amended – Location of Class I standpipe hose connections.

International Building Code Section 905.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:

905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:

1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors. Where stairs are required to provide roof access, the standpipe roof connections shall be located adjacent to the stair opening on the roof.

2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.

Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a 30-foot (9,144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30,480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit.

3. In every exit passageway at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.

4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall and at each intermediate landing within required enclosed stairways unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), at least one standpipe shall be provided with a 2-1/2 in. hose connection located on the roof at least 10 feet (3,048 mm) from the roof edge, skylight, light well and all other similar roof openings, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. All roof hose connections shall be arranged to be operable without entering the building. Roof connections in high-rise buildings are allowed to be located at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.

6. Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45,720 mm) of hose travel distance from a hose connection, or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 feet (60,960 mm) of hose travel distance from a hose connection additional hose connections shall be provided in vertical exit enclosures or protected locations that are accessed through protected enclosures. The protected enclosure shall be a corridor constructed as a smoke barrier from the exit enclosure to the standpipe connection.

Exception: Hose connections in parking garages must be located in vertical exit enclosures, protected locations, immediately adjacent to exterior exit doors, loading docks or other areas as approved by the fire code official. Subject to the approval of the fire code official, the travel distance may also be increased to a maximum distance of 240 feet.

7. Additional roof connections shall be provided so that all portions of the roof are within 200 feet (60,960 mm) of hose travel distance from a standpipe hose connection. Roof hose connections shall be arranged to be operable without entering the building.

8. Roof connections in high-rise buildings are allowed to be located at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.905.8 International Building Code Section 905.8 amended – Dry standpipes.

International Building Code Section 905.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:

905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes, when approved by the fire code official, may be installed in other than high rise buildings.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.907.1 International Building Code Section 907.1 amended – General.

International Building Code Section 907.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.1 General. This section covers the application, installation, performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components in new and existing buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.2 are applicable to new buildings and structures and new fire alarm systems including replacement of existing fire alarm control panels being installed in existing structures. The requirements of Section 907.3 are applicable to existing buildings and structures. Buildings required by this section to be provided with a fire alarm system shall be provided with a single fire alarm system unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be considered to create separate buildings.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.907.2.7.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.7.1 not adopted – Occupant notification.

International Building Code Section 907.2.7.1 is not a part of the 2006 uniform code updates. (Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.907.2.12.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.12.1 amended – Automatic fire detection.

International Building Code Section 907.2.12.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection. 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, other than duct smoke detectors, shall operate the emergency voice/alarm communication system. 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, elevator machine rooms and in elevator lobbies.

2. 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.

3. 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 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.

4. Within 5 feet (1,524 mm) of doors exiting into stairways that are smoke proof enclosures, or are pressurized stairways.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.907.2.18.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.18.1 amended – Smoke detectors.

International Building Code Section 907.2.18.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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. Electrical, non-Utility-owned transformer vault rooms, telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar rooms.

2. Elevator lobbies.

3. The main return and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning 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 ft. of doors exiting into stairways that are smokeproof enclosures, or are pressurized stairways.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.907.6 International Building Code Section 907.6 amended – Activation.

International Building Code Section 907.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.6 Activation. Where an alarm notification system is required by another section of this code, it shall be activated by:

1. Automatic heat and smoke detectors, other than duct smoke detectors, and dwelling unit smoke alarms.

2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.

3. Manual fire alarm boxes.

4. Any other fire suppression system installed within the building.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.907.8.1 International Building Code Section 907.8.1 amended – Annunciator panel.

International Building Code Section 907.8.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

907.8.1 Annunciator Panel. All fire alarm systems shall include either an annunciator or the main control panel located inside the building at the main building entrance. The fire code official may approve exterior annunciator panels designed specifically for that purpose. Graphic annunciators, when provided, shall be mounted to maintain the viewer’s directional orientation. The visual zone indication shall lock in until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible-alarm silencing switch.

Alarm panels and annunciators shall not be installed where they would obstruct exiting. The required exit width plus 12 inches shall be provided when the panel is located in a means of egress. Alarm panels shall not be installed in an exit enclosure providing the sole exit from any space.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.909.1 International Building Code Section 909.1 amended – Scope and purpose.

International Building Code Section 909.1 is hereby amended as follows:

909.1 Scope and purpose. This section applies to mechanical or passive smoke control systems when they are required by other provisions of this code, including Section 707.14.2.1. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum requirements for the design, installation and acceptance testing of smoke control systems that are intended to provide a tenable environment for the evacuation or relocation of occupants. These provisions are not intended for the preservation of contents, the timely restoration of operations, or for assistance in fire suppression or overhaul activities. Smoke control systems regulated by this section serve a different purpose than the smoke- and heat-venting provisions found in Section 910. Mechanical smoke control systems shall not be considered exhaust systems under Chapter 5 of the International Mechanical Code.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.909.4.6 International Building Code Section 909.4.6 amended – Duration of operation.

International Building Code Section 909.4.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:

909.4.6 Duration of operation. All portions of active or passive smoke control systems shall be capable of continued operation after detection of the fire event for a period of not less than either 20 minutes or 1.5 times the calculated egress time, whichever is less, except that the emergency generator shall have fuel capacity for no less than a 2-hour run time.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.909.10.3 International Building Code Section 909.10.3 amended – Equipment, inlets and outlets.

International Building Code Section 909.10.3 is hereby amended as follows:

909.10.3 Equipment, inlets and outlets. Equipment shall be located so as to not expose uninvolved portions of the building to an additional fire hazard. Outside air inlets shall be located a minimum distance of 20 feet from any air exhaust system or outlet so as to minimize the potential for introducing smoke or flame into the building. Exhaust outlets shall be so located as to minimize reintroduction of smoke into the building and to limit exposure of the building or adjacent buildings to an additional fire hazard.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.909.11 International Building Code Section 909.11 amended – Power systems.

International Building Code Section 909.11 is hereby amended as follows:

909.11 Power systems. The smoke control system shall be supplied with two sources of power. Primary power shall be from the normal building power system. Secondary power shall be from an approved standby source complying with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code). The standby power source and its transfer switches shall be in a separate room from the normal power transformers and switch gear and shall be enclosed in a room constructed of not less than 1-hour fire barriers, except 2-hour for high rise and underground buildings per Sections 403 and 405 respectively, ventilated directly to and from the exterior. Power distribution from the two sources shall be by independent routes. Transfer to full standby power shall be automatic and within 60 seconds of failure of the primary power. The systems shall comply with this code and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.909.20 International Building Code Section 909.20 amended – Smokeproof enclosures.

International Building Code Section 909.20 is hereby amended as follows:

909.20 Smokeproof enclosures. Where required by Section 1019.1.8, a smokeproof enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with this section. All portions of the smokeproof enclosure ventilation system and equipment must comply with the provisions of Section 909. A smokeproof enclosure shall consist of an enclosed interior exit stairway that conforms to Section 1019.1 and an outside balcony or ventilated vestibule meeting the requirements of this section. Where access to the roof is required by the International Fire Code, such access shall be from the smokeproof enclosure where a smokeproof enclosure is required.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.909.20.5 International Building Code Section 909.20.5 amended – Stair pressurization alternative.

International Building Code Section 909.20.5 is hereby amended as follows:

909.20.5 Stair pressurization alternative. Where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the vestibule is not required, provided that interior exit stairways are pressurized to a minimum of 0.15 inch of water (37 Pa) and a maximum of 0.35 inch of water (87 Pa) in the shaft relative to the building measured with all stairway doors closed under maximum anticipated stack pressures. The pressure difference across doors shall not exceed 30 lbs (133-N) maximum force to begin opening the door.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.909.20.6.1 International Building Code Section 909.20.6.1 amended – Ventilation systems.

International Building Code Section 909.20.6.1 is hereby amended as follows:

909.20.6.1 Ventilation systems. Smokeproof enclosure ventilation systems shall be independent of other building ventilation systems. The equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall comply with one of the following:

1. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located exterior to the building and directly connected to the smokeproof enclosure or connected to the smokeproof enclosure by ductwork or shafts enclosed by 2-hour fire barriers.

2. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the smokeproof enclosure with intake or exhaust directly from and to the outside or through ductwork or shafts enclosed by 2-hour fire barriers; or

3. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the building if separated from the remainder of the building, including other mechanical and electrical equipment, by 2-hour fire barriers.

Exception: Control wiring and power wiring utilizing a 2-hour rated cable or cable system.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.909.20.6.3 International Building Code Section 909.20.6.3 amended – Acceptance and testing.

International Building Code Section 909.20.6.3 is hereby amended as follows:

909.20.6.3 Acceptance and testing. Special inspection for performance shall be required in accordance with Section 909.18.8.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.912.4 International Building Code Section 912.4 amended – Signs.

International Building Code Section 912.4 is hereby amended as follows:

912.4 Signs. A metal sign with raised letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES, COMBINED, DRY S/PIPES, DRY S/P and SPKRS, or BOOST TO _____ (as specified by the fire code official) PSI, or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable. Systems utilizing Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV’s) must note the required boosted pressure at the Fire Department Connection, in order to overcome the PRV setting.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.1006.3 International Building Code Section 1006.3 amended – Illumination emergency power.

International Building Code Section 1006.3 is hereby amended as follows:

1006.3 Illumination emergency power. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises’ electrical supply.

In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate the following areas:

1. Aisles and unenclosed egress stairways in rooms and spaces that require two or more means of egress.

2. Corridors, exit enclosures and exit passageways in buildings required to have two or more exits.

3. Exterior egress components at other than the level of exit discharge until exit discharge is accomplished for buildings required to have two or more exits.

4. Interior exit discharge elements, as permitted in Section 1024.1, in buildings required to have two or more exits.

5. Exterior landings, as required by Section 1008.1.5, for exit discharge doorways in buildings required to have two or more exits.

The emergency power system shall provide power for a duration of not less than 90 minutes or such time as stipulated by Table 403(1) when applicable, and shall consist of storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.1011.5.3 International Building Code Section 1011.5.3 amended – Power source.

International Building Code Section 1011.5.3 is hereby amended as follows:

1011.5.3 Power source. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times. To ensure continued illumination for a duration of not less than 90 minutes or such time as stipulated by Table 403(1) when applicable, in case of primary power loss, the sign illumination means shall be connected to an emergency power system provided from storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).

Exception: Approved exit sign illumination means that provide continuous illumination independent of external power sources for a duration of not less than 120 minutes, in case of primary power loss, are not required to be connected to an emergency power system.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.1608.1 International Building Code Section 1608.1 amended – General.

International Building Code Section 1608.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1608.1 General. Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, but shall not be less that determined by Section 1607.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.1613.1 International Building Code Section 1613.1 amended – Scope.

International Building Code Section 1613.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1613.1 Scope. Every structure, and portion thereof, including nonstructural components that are permanently attached to structures and their supports and attachments, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of earthquake motions in accordance with ASCE 7, excluding Chapter 14 and Appendix 11A. The seismic design category for a structure is permitted to be determined in accordance with Section 1613 or ASCE 7.

Exceptions:

1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings, assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C, or located where the mapped short-period spectral response acceleration, Ss, is less than 0.4 g.

2. The seismic-force-resisting system of wood-frame buildings that conform to the provisions of Section 2308 are not required to be analyzed as specified in this section.

3. Agricultural storage structures intended only for incidental human occupancy.

4. Structures that require special consideration of their response characteristics and environment that are not addressed by this code or ASCE 7 and for which the regulations provide seismic criteria, such as vehicular bridges, electrical transmission towers, hydraulic structures, buried utility lines and their appurtenances and nuclear reactors.

5. Earthquake protection for automatic sprinkler systems when hanging, bracing, and restraint is designed and installed in accordance with the 2007 edition of NFPA 13.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.1704.1 International Building Code Section 1704.1 amended – General.

International Building Code Section 1704.1 is hereby amended by deleting Exception 3 in its entirety. (Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.1704.12 International Building Code Section 1704.12 amended – Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).

International Building Code Section 1704.12 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1704.12 Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS). Special inspections shall be required for all EIFS applications, to consist of inspection and certification by the manufacturer, or another agency approved by the building official, as having been installed per the manufacturer’s installation recommendations.

Exception: When requested in writing by the architect-of-record, and approved by the building official, special inspections shall not be required for EIFS applications installed over masonry or concrete walls.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.2306.4.1 International Residential Code Table R301.2(1) amended – Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.

International Residential Code Table R301.2(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:

IRC TABLE R301.2(1)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground Snow Load	Wind Speedd (mph)	Seismic Design Categoryf	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM			Winter Design Tempe	Ice Barrier Under-layment Requiredh	Flood Hazardsg	Air Freezing Indexi	Mean Annual Tempj
Ground Snow Load	Wind Speedd (mph)	Seismic Design Categoryf	Weatheringa	Frost line depthb	Termitec	Winter Design Tempe	Ice Barrier Under-layment Requiredh	Flood Hazardsg	Air Freezing Indexi	Mean Annual Tempj
25	85	D2	Moderate	12''	Slight to Moderate	22	No	March 12, 1974 entry into National Flood Insurance Program. Current maps dated November 9, 1999	170	51


For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m², 1 mile = 1.609 km/h.
a.	Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., “negligible,” “moderate” or “severe”) for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b.	The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c.	The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d.	The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(4)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e.	The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97 1/2-percent values for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from the Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official.
f.	The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the Seismic Design Category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g.	The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the currently effective FIRM and FBFM, or other flood hazard map adopted by the community, as may be amended.
h.	In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “NO.”
i.	The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Date Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32° Fahrenheit)” at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
j.	The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32° Fahrenheit)” at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.3002.4 International Building Code Section 3002.4 amended – Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher.

International Building Code Section 3002.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:

3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. Where elevators are provided in buildings four or more stories above grade plane; or four or more stories below grade plane; or in any R or I occupancy building provided with an elevator regardless of the number of stories; at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch (610 mm by 1,930 mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

23.10.3304.1 International Building Code Section 3304.1 amended – Excavation and fill.

International Building Code Section 3304.1 is hereby amended to include the following new subsections:

3304.1.5 Excavation and Shoring Near Improved Public Places. No person, firm or corporation shall excavate and/or install shoring in excess of four feet, measured vertically, on private property within any area between the vertical prolongation of the margin of an improved public place and a 100 percent slope line (45 from a horizontal line) from the existing elevation of the margin of the traveled surface of an improved public place to the proposed elevation of the private property (See plate No. 1) without first obtaining a permit from the building official to do so, and no work shall commence toward such excavation and shoring until a permit therefore has been issued by the building official. Improved public place means any street, alley, easement for water, sewer or storm drainage, or similar parcel of land which is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently made available to the City or public for city or public use.

The permit required hereunder is in addition to any permits required under Chapter 23.76 BCC. No person, firm or corporation shall leave any excavation for which a permit is required within four feet of any public place, or in such other place as the building official determines to be hazardous, without providing adequate barricades and warning devices to protect the public, or shall fail to maintain the lateral support of any public place.

3304.1.6 Assignment of Savings on Applications for Permits. If the building official determines that there is a possibility of injury, damage or expense to the City arising from an applicant’s work or proposed use of any public place, the applicant shall execute and file an assignment of savings. The amount of the assignment of savings shall be determined by the building official at the time of approving the application based on the estimated amount and extent of the potential injury, damage, or expense to the City. The applicant shall file the same with the building official before receiving a permit. The City may use such assignment of savings to pay for any injury, damage or expense the City may sustain in conjunction with the permitted work. The balance of the assignment of savings, if any after such deductions, shall be returned to the applicant. If the assignment of savings is insufficient, the applicants will be liable for the deficiency. Upon notice to the applicant, the building official may at any time increase or reduce the amount required deposit or waive same as conditions warrant.

3304.1.7 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of BCC 23.10.3304.1 shall be subject to all provisions of BCC 23.05.160.

3304.1.8 Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the fee ordinance, as now or hereafter amended.

3304.1.9 Compliance. All solder piles and other materials used for shoring purposes shall be removed from public places and adjacent property as part of and prior to completion of the construction project in accordance with the plans approved by the building official or as modified with his approval, unless the permit provides otherwise.

(Ord. 5750 § 3, 2007.)

Chapter 23.11
FIRE CODE

Sections:

23.11.100 Adoptions – International Fire Code.

23.11.101 Definitions.

23.11.102 Violations.

23.11.104.1 International Fire Code Section 104.1 amended – Authority of the chief and the fire department.

23.11.104.10.1 International Fire Code Section 104.10.1 amended – Assistance from other agencies.

23.11.104.11.2 International Fire Code Section 104.11.2 amended – Obstructing operations.

23.11.105.1.1.1 International Fire Code Section 105.1.1.1 amended – Permit fees.

23.11.105.6.16 International Fire Code Section 105.6.16 amended – Flammable and combustible liquids.

23.11.105.7.14 International Fire Code Section 105.7.14 added – In-building radio system.

23.11.105.7.47 International Fire Code Section 105.7.47 added – In-building radio system.

23.11.105.7.48 International Fire Code Section 105.7.48 added – Positive alarm sequence.

23.11.107.7 International Fire Code Section 107.7 added – Unauthorized tampering.

23.11.108 International Fire Code Section 108 amended – Appeals.

23.11.109 International Fire Code Section 109.3.1 amended – Violations.

23.11.307.2.2 International Fire Code Section 307.2.2 added – Open burning.

23.11.308.3.7 International Fire Code Section 308.3.7 amended – Group A occupancies.

23.11.314.4 International Fire Code Section 314.4 amended – Vehicles.

23.11.401.6 International Fire Code Section 401.6 added – Emergency planning and preparedness – General.

23.11.404.3.2 International Fire Code Section 404.3.2 amended – Fire safety and evacuation plans – High-rise emergency operations plan required.

23.11.503.1 International Fire Code Section 503.1 amended – Fire apparatus access roads.

23.11.503.4 International Fire Code Section 503.4 amended – Obstruction and control of fire apparatus access.

23.11.505.1 International Fire Code Section 505.1 amended – Address numbers.

23.11.505.2 International Fire Code Section 505.2 amended – Street or road signs.

23.11.508.3 International Fire Code Section 508.3 amended – Fire Flow.

23.11.508.5.1 International Fire Code Section 508.5.1 amended – Fire hydrant systems.

23.11.509.1 International Fire Code Section 509.1 amended – Fire command center.

23.11.511 International Fire Code Section 511 added – Building radio coverage.

23.11.602.1 International Fire Code Section 602.1 amended – Definitions.

23.11.603.1.3 International Fire Code Section 603.1.3 amended – Fuel-fired appliances.

23.11.603.3 International Fire Code Section 603.3 amended – Fuel storage systems.

23.11.604.2.15.1 International Fire Code Section 604.2.15.1 amended – Standby power.

23.11.604.2.16.1 International Fire Code Section 604.2.16.1 amended – Standby power.

23.11.604.2.16.1.1 International Fire Code Section 604.2.16.1.1 amended – Standby power loads.

23.11.604.2.16.2 International Fire Code Section 604.2.16.2 amended – Emergency power systems.

23.11.604.2.16.2.1 International Fire Code Section 604.2.16.2.1 amended – Emergency power loads.

23.11.605.1 International Fire Code Section 605.1 amended – Abatement of electrical hazards.

23.11.605.3 International Fire Code Section 605.3 amended –Working space and clearance.

23.11.605.4 International Fire Code Section 605.4 amended – Multiplug adapters.

23.11.605.9 International Fire Code Section 605.9 amended – Temporary wiring.

23.11.606.16 International Fire Code Section 606.16 amended – Electrical equipment.

23.11.807.1 International Fire Code Section 807.1 amended – General requirements.

23.11.901.10 International Fire Code Section 901.10 added – Silencing hotel and public assembly fire alarms.

23.11.901.11 International Fire Code Section 901.11 added – Preventable responses to fire alarms.

23.11.903.2 International Fire Code Section 903.2 amended – Automatic sprinklers.

23.11.903.2.10 International Fire Code Section 903.2.10 amended – Automatic fire extinguishing systems.

23.11.903.3.1.1.1 International Fire Code Section 903.3.1.1.1 amended – Exempt locations.

23.11.903.3.1.1.2 International Fire Code Section 903.3.1.1.2 added – High-rise building sprinkler system design.

23.11.903.3.1.4 International Fire Code Section 903.3.1.4 added – Fire pump boosted system design.

23.11.903.3.3 International Fire Code Section 903.3.3 amended – Obstructed locations.

23.11.903.3.5.2 International Fire Code Section 903.3.5.2 amended – Secondary water source.

23.11.903.4.2 International Fire Code Section 903.4.2 amended – Alarms.

23.11.903.4.3 International Fire Code Section 903.4.3 amended – Floor control valves.

23.11.905.3.8 International Fire Code Section 905.3.8 added – High-rise building standpipes.

23.11.905.4 International Fire Code Section 905.4 amended – Location of Class I standpipe hose connections.

23.11.905.8 International Fire Code Section 905.8 amended – Dry standpipes.

23.11.906.1 International Fire Code Section 906.1 amended – Portable fire extinguishers.

23.11.907.1 International Fire Code Section 907.1 amended – Fire alarm and detection systems.

23.11.907.2.12.1 International Fire Code Section 907.2.12.1 amended – Automatic fire detection.

23.11.907.2.18.1 International Fire Code Section 907.2.18.1 amended – Smoke detectors.

23.11.907.7 International Fire Code Section 907.7 amended – Activation.

23.11.907.9.1 International Fire Code Section 907.9.1 amended – Annunciator panel.

23.11.909.1 IFC Section 909.1 amended – Scope and purpose.

23.11.909.10.3 IFC Section 909.10.3 amended – Equipment, inlets and outlets.

23.11.909.11 IFC Section 909.11 amended – Power systems.

23.11.912.4 IFC Section 912.4 amended – Signs.

23.11.1404.5 International Fire Code Section 1404.5 amended – Fire watch.

23.11.2206.2.3 International Fire Code Section 2206.2.3 amended – Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade.

23.11.3301.2.3 International Fire Code Section 3301.2.3 amended – Storage of explosives and blasting agents.

23.11.3308.2 International Fire Code Section 3308.2 amended – Fireworks – Discharge prohibited.

23.11.3404.2.9.5.1 International Fire Code Section 3404.2.9.5.1 amended – Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited or restricted.

23.11.3804.2 International Fire Code Section 3804.2 amended – Maximum capacity within established limits.

23.11.45 International Fire Code Chapter 45 amended – Referenced standards.

23.11.50 International Fire Code Appendix Chapter B amended – Fire-flow requirements for buildings.

23.11.100 Adoptions – International Fire Code.

The International Fire Code 2006 Edition, and Appendices B and C, all published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 WAC, and as amended, added to or excepted in this chapter, and not including International Fire Code Sections 108.2, 108.3, 109.1, 109.2, 109.2.1, 109.2.2, 109.2.3, 109.2.4, 109.3, 308.1.1, 604.2.16.1.2, and 907.2.7.1, is adopted by reference thereto as though fully set forth herein and shall be applicable within the city. Not less than one copy of such code, appendices and standards, in the form in which it was adopted and suitably marked to indicate amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions as provided herein, shall be filed in the city clerk’s office and shall be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.101 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

A. “Fire code official” means the fire marshal or his or her regularly authorized designee.

B. Terms used in this chapter and otherwise defined in Chapter 1.18 BCC shall have the meanings set forth in Chapter 1.18 BCC as now or hereafter amended. (Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.102 Violations.

A. Any violation of this chapter or the code, appendices or standards adopted herein or any failure to comply with any lawful order of the chief or his authorized representative may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or may be treated as a civil violation under Chapter 1.18 BCC. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue.

B. In addition to those costs and expenses listed in Chapter 1.18 BCC (Civil Violations), the city may recover costs from responsible persons, or business or property owners for any of the following:

1. Suppression and investigation of incendiary fires where the responsible party has been duly convicted of causing the fire.

2. Suppression and investigation of fires resulting from or aggravated by a condition that was a code violation for which a violation notice or letter of violation was issued, but not corrected.

3. Suppression and investigation of fires resulting from an escape of a control burn.

4. Extinguishment of an illegal control burn or a control burn in violation of a permit where adequate private fire extinguishing capability has not been provided or where private fire extinguishing efforts have been unsatisfactory.

5. Repeat responses to situations involving illegal burning.

6. Mitigation of a hazardous materials incident when the duration of the incident exceeds two hours.

7. Preventable responses to fire alarms when the number exceeds five nonexempt preventable responses to a single alarm system during a calendar year. This shall be in addition to any fees assessed under BCC 23.11.901.11. The chief may credit costs of system improvement to prevent responses or other life or life safety improvements to offset charges for fire departmental costs.

8. Extraordinary expenses incurred in, or as a result of, the control or extinguishment of fires or mitigation of hazardous materials incidents.

C. Chargeable costs under this section shall include the following:

1. Personnel costs (including salaries, overtime, fringe benefits, etc.) for the time that involved personnel were not available to respond to valid emergencies.

2. Apparatus costs according to the “Fee Schedule for Hazardous Materials Incidents and/or Fire Suppression” established by the King County Fire Chiefs’ Association.

3. With regard to subsection (B)(8) of this section, costs may include damaged, destroyed or contaminated equipment (such as protective clothing and fire hose); special supplies utilized (such as fire-fighting foams and absorbent pads); and cost of specialized or heavy equipment and their operation including that of other fire agencies, other departments of the city of Bellevue and private contractors or suppliers when such equipment is determined to be needed by the chief.

4. Administrative and any other costs associated with the recovery of these costs. (Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.104.1 International Fire Code Section 104.1 amended – Authority of the chief and the fire department.

Section 104.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

104.1 General. The chief is hereby authorized to administer and enforce this code and to adopt policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. The chief hereby delegates to the fire code official all authority under this chapter to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to:

1. The prevention of fires.

2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment.

5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.

7. The maintenance of exits.

8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized release of hazardous materials.

104.1.1 Fire department personnel and police. The chief and members of the fire prevention bureau shall have the powers of a police officer performing their duties under this code.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.104.10.1 International Fire Code Section 104.10.1 amended – Assistance from other agencies.

Section 104.10.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance in the investigation of fires or the enforcement of this code as requested by the fire code official.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.104.11.2 International Fire Code Section 104.11.2 amended – Obstructing operations.

Section 104.11.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

104.11.2 Obstructing operations. No person shall obstruct the operations of the fire department in connection with extinguishment, investigation, or control of any fire, or actions relative to other emergencies, or disobey any lawful command of the fire chief or officer of the fire department in charge of the emergency, or any part thereof, or any lawful order of a police officer assisting the fire department.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.105.1.1.1 International Fire Code Section 105.1.1.1 amended – Permit fees.

Section 105.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to include a new Section 105.1.1.1 as follows:

105.1.1.1 Permit Fees. A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be charged annually for each type of operational permit (as defined in International Fire Code Section 105.6).

Exceptions:

1. Any hazardous material with multiple classifications shall be charged only once.

2. No fees shall be charged for candles in a place of assembly or parade floats.

3. Fees shall be waived for government agencies and non-profit organizations.

4. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be charged for pyrotechnical special effects permits.

(Ord. 5816 § 1, 2008.)

23.11.105.6.16 International Fire Code Section 105.6.16 amended – Flammable and combustible liquids.

Section 105.6.16 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

105.6.16 Flammable and combustible liquids. An operational permit is required:

1. To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation within facilities of flammable or combustible liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the off-site transportation in pipelines regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) nor does it apply to piping systems.

2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons (19 L) in a building or in excess of 10 gallons (37.9 L) outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the following:

2.1. 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, or storage of approved portable motor boat fuel containers of six (6) gallons (22.7L) or less individual capacity and twelve (12) gallons (45.4L) aggregate capacity, unless such storage, in the opinion of the fire code official, would cause an unsafe condition.

2.2. 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.

3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in excess of 25 gallons (95 L) in a building or in excess of 60 gallons (227 L) outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil-burning equipment.

4. To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an under-ground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by any means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes.

5. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.

6. To place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an underground, protected above-ground or above-ground flammable or combustible liquid tank.

7. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material which poses a greater hazard than that for which the tank was designed and constructed.

8. To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable or combustible liquids.

9. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.

10. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.

11. To store, handle or use Class III-B liquids in excess of 1,000 gallons.

12. To engage in the business of removing, abandoning or otherwise disposing of residential heating oil tanks.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.105.7.14 International Fire Code Section 105.7.14 added – In-building radio system.

Section 105.7 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection to read as follows:

105.7.14 In Building Radio System. A construction permit is required to install an In Building Radio System as prescribed in Section 511.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.105.7.47 International Fire Code Section 105.7.47 added – In-building radio system.

Section 105.7 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection 105.7.47 to read as follows:

In Building Radio System. An operational permit is required to operate an In Building Radio System as prescribed in Section 511.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.105.7.48 International Fire Code Section 105.7.48 added – Positive alarm sequence.

Section 105.7 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection 105.7.48 to read as follows:

Positive alarm sequence. An operational permit is required to operate a PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence) Account as prescribed in NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 72 Section 6.8.1.3.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.107.7 International Fire Code Section 107.7 added – Unauthorized tampering.

A new Section 107.7 is added to the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter to read as follows:

107.7 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the fire code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with or removed without authorization from the fire code official.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.108 International Fire Code Section 108 amended – Appeals.

Section 108 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

108.1 Appeals Established.

1. The City of Bellevue Hearing Examiner may hear appeals relating to the following:

A. The fire code official’s denial of an application for an operational permit under Section 105 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter and now or hereafter amended;

B. The fire code official’s denial of an application for a construction permit under Section 105 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter and now or hereafter amended;

C. The determination by the fire code official that a nonexempt preventable fire department response to a fire alarm has occurred under BCC 23.11.901.11 as now or hereafter amended.

2. The applicant in A or B above, or the responsible party in C above, may appeal to the City of Bellevue Hearing Examiner within thirty days from the date of the fire code official’s determination. The fire code official’s determination shall be in writing and shall constitute the final decision of the City. Appeals of determinations made by the fire code official in proceedings authorized under Chapter 1.18 BCC shall be heard simultaneously with the underlying action before the hearing examiner presiding over the proceeding.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.109 International Fire Code Section 109.3.1 amended – Violations.

Section 109.3.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended to read as follows:

109.3.1 Abatement of violation. In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.307.2.2 International Fire Code Section 307.2.2 added – Open burning.

Section 307.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection to read as follows:

307.2.2 Open Burning Prohibited. Open burning shall not be conducted at any time in compliance with a permanent ban on open burning established by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency in September of 1992.

Point of Information: For air quality and burn ban status information and regulations contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at www.pscleanair.org or (206) 689-4088.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.308.3.7 International Fire Code Section 308.3.7 amended – Group A occupancies.

Section 308.3.7 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

308.3.7 Group A occupancies. Open-flame devices shall not be used in a Group A occupancy.

Exceptions:

1. Open-flame devices are allowed to be used in the following situations, provided approved precautions are taken to prevent ignition of a combustible material or injury to occupants:

1.1. Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes in accordance with Section 308.3.5.

1.2. On stages and platforms as a necessary part of a performance in accordance with Section 308.3.6.

1.3. Where candles on tables are securely supported on substantial noncombustible bases and the candle flames are protected.

2. Heat-producing equipment complying with Chapter 6 and the International Mechanical Code.

3. Gas lights are allowed to be used provided adequate precautions satisfactory to the Fire Code Official are taken to prevent ignition of combustible materials.

4. Except where approved by the Fire Code Official (see also Section 308.3.1.2).

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.314.4 International Fire Code Section 314.4 amended – Vehicles.

Section 314.4 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended as follows:

314.4 Vehicles. Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles, fueled equipment, boats or other motorcraft shall not be located indoors except as follows:

1. Batteries are disconnected.

2. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (whichever is less).

3. Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent tampering.

4. Vehicles, boats or other motorcraft equipment are not fueled or defueled within the building.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.401.6 International Fire Code Section 401.6 added – Emergency planning and preparedness – General.

Section 401 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection to read as follows:

401.6 Evacuation required. In the event of activation of a fire, emergency alarm, or at the direction the fire code official, occupants of the building or portion of the building in which the alarm is activated shall make a safe and orderly evacuation out of the building, or as provided in the building’s fire safety and evacuation or high-rise emergency operations plan.

Exceptions:

1. Where the occupant’s physical or other disability make the occupant unable to evacuate without assistance and no assistance is immediately available; or

2. Where the presence of smoke, fire, structural collapse or other hazard or obstruction in the occupant’s means of egress make evacuation unsafe.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.404.3.2 International Fire Code Section 404.3.2 amended – Fire safety and evacuation plans – High-rise emergency operations plan required.

Section 404.3.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended as follows:

404.3.2 High-rise emergency operations plan required. A high-rise emergency operations plan approved by the fire code official shall be required for all high-rise buildings. The plan shall be prepared as specified in the Bellevue Fire Department High-rise Emergency Handbook and shall include the following sections:

Section 1. Responsibilities.

Section 2. Fire Reporting.

Section 3. Evacuation.

Section 4. Fire Control Procedures.

Section 5. Post-Fire Operations.

Section 6. Confidence Testing.

Section 7. High Value List.

Section 8. Shutoff Valve List.

Section 9. Floor Plans.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.503.1 International Fire Code Section 503.1 amended – Fire apparatus access roads.

Section 503.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the Bellevue Fire Department Development Standards.

Point of Information: Additional information can be found in Chapter 3 of the Bellevue Fire Department Development Standards available online at www.bellevuewa.gov/ pdf/Fire/BFDDS_2004_Edition.pdf.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.503.4 International Fire Code Section 503.4 amended – Obstruction and control of fire apparatus access.

Section 503.4 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of new subsections 503.4.1, 503.4.2, 503.4.3, 503.4.4, 503.4.5, 503.4.6, and 503.4.7 to read as follows:

503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.

503.4.1 Entrances. Entrances to roads, trails or other access ways which have been closed with gates and barriers in accordance with Section 503.4.8 shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles.

503.4.2 Towing notification. At each entrance to property where fire lanes have been designated, signs shall be posted in a clearly conspicuous location and shall clearly state that vehicles parked in fire lanes may be impounded, and the name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed.

503.4.3 Property owner responsible. The owner, manager or person in charge of any property upon which designated fire lanes have been established shall prevent the parking of vehicles or placement of other obstructions in such fire lanes.

503.4.4 Violation - civil infraction. Any person who fails to mark or maintain the marking of a designated fire lane as prescribed in this chapter or who parks a vehicle in, allows the parking of a vehicle in, obstructs or allows the obstruction of a designated fire lane commits a civil infraction to which the provisions of R.C.W. 7.80 shall apply. The penalty for parking a vehicle in, allowing the parking of a vehicle in, obstructing or allowing the obstruction of a designated fire lane shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).

503.4.5 Impoundment. Any vehicle or object obstructing a designated fire lane, whether on public or private property, is hereby declared a hazard and may be abated without prior notification to its owner by impoundment pursuant to the applicable state law.

503.4.6 Authorization. The fire chief, or his authorized designee, is authorized to take such lawful action, including impoundment or the writing and issuance of citations for civil infractions, as may be required to enforce the provisions of this section.

503.4.7 Obstructing a fire facility. It is hereby declared a violation of this section to stop, park a vehicle, or otherwise obstruct any fire station facility housing emergency response apparatus.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.505.1 International Fire Code Section 505.1 amended – Address numbers.

Section 505.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background.

Point of Information: Additional information can be found in Chapter 4 of the Bellevue Fire Department Development Standards available online at www.bellevuewa.gov /pdf/Fire/BFDDS_2004_Edition.pdf.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.505.2 International Fire Code Section 505.2 amended – Street or road signs.

Section 505.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

505.2. Street or road signs. Streets and roads shall be identified with approved signs. Temporary signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles. Signs shall be of an approved size, weather resistant and be maintained until replaced by permanent signs.

Point of Information: Where marking is required, the signs shall be posted by the Bellevue Transportation Department for city streets and right-of-ways, and by the owners for private property.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.508.3 International Fire Code Section 508.3 amended – Fire Flow.

Section 508.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

508.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined by an approved method and shall be in accordance with Appendix B as amended, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

Point of Information: Fire flow shall be measured in accordance with WAC 246-290-230 and WAC 246-290-420 as now or hereafter amended.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.508.5.1 International Fire Code Section 508.5.1 amended – Fire hydrant systems.

Section 508.5.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

508.5.1 Where required. Where any 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 U occupancies 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.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.509.1 International Fire Code Section 509.1 amended – Fire command center.

Section 509.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

509.1 Features. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the International Building Code, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided. The location and accessibility of the fire command center shall be approved by the fire department. The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a 1-hour fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the International Building Code or horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both. The room shall be a minimum of 96 square feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2,438 mm). A layout of the fire command center and all features required by this section to be contained therein shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. The fire command center shall comply with NFPA72 and shall contain the following features:

1. The emergency voice/alarm communication system unit.

2. The fire department communications system.

3. Fire-detection and alarm system annunciator system.

4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational.

5. Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems.

6. The fire-fighter’s control panel required by Section 909.16 for smoke control systems installed in the building.

7. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously.

8. Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels.

9. Emergency and standby power status indicators.

10. A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system.

11. Fire pump status indicators.

Point of Information: This is intended to provide fire pump status apart from the Fire Alarm system.

12. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, means of egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighting equipment and fire department access.

13. Work table.

14. Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features.

15. Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this code.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.511 International Fire Code Section 511 added – Building radio coverage.

The International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new section 511 to read as follows:

511.1 Building radio coverage. Except as otherwise provided no person shall maintain, own, erect, or construct, any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for City emergency services workers, including but not limited to firefighters and police officers.

Exceptions:

1. Single family residential buildings.

2. Buildings constructed primarily of wood frame without below grade storage or parking areas.

3. Buildings thirty-five (35) feet high (As defined by International Building Code Section 502) or less without below grade storage or parking areas.

Should construction that is thirty-five (35) feet high or less include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas.

2. Preexisting buildings. Buildings constructed prior to the implementation of this section shall not be required to comply with public safety radio coverage provisions of this section. However, should exempted structures undergo renovation, restoration, or significant modification to the original structure, exemption from the provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply.

511.1.1 Adequate radio coverage. A minimum signal strength of three (3) micro volts available in 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers when transmitted from the closest Regional 800 MHz Radio System.

511.1.2 Minimum signal strength. A minimum signal strength of one-half (.5) micro volts received by the Regional 800 MHz Radio System when transmitted from 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers.

511.1.3 Frequency range. The frequency range which must be supported shall be 806 MHz to 824 MHz and 851 MHz to 869 MHz and such other frequencies as determined by the Regional Radio System operator in all areas of the building.

511.1.4 Power supply. Power supplies shall conform with NFPA 72, Section 1-5.2 (Power Supplies).

511.1.5 Supervision/continuing operation. The occurrence of any fault in this radio system where the system function is decreased will result in the transmission of a supervisory signal to the central station. If the system cannot be fully restored within one hour, the fire chief will be notified.

511.1.6 Proof of compliance. Each owner shall submit at least one field test, or as determined by the fire code official, whenever structural changes occur to the building that would materially change the original field performance tests by a consultant approved by the Fire Code Official. The performance test shall include at minimum a floor plan and the signal strength in various locations of the building.

511.2.2 Annual Test. It shall be the building owner’s responsibility to have all active components of the system, such as amplifiers, power supplies and backup batteries tested a minimum of once every twelve (12) months. Amplifiers shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If, within the one-hour test period, and in the opinion of the testing technician, the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional one-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined. All other active components shall be checked to determine that they are operating within the manufacturers specification for the intended purpose. A report shall be submitted to the fire code official upon conclusion of the testing and not later than January 30th of each year.

511.2.3 Five-Year Tests. In addition to the annual test, it shall be the building owner’s responsibility to perform a radio coverage test a minimum of once every five (5) years to ensure that the radio system continues to meet the requirements of the original acceptance test. A report shall be submitted to the fire code official upon conclusion of the testing.

511.2.4 Qualification of Testing Personnel. Personnel conducting radio system tests shall be qualified to perform the work. All tests shall be documented and signed by a person in possession of a current FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License, or a current technician certification issued by the Associated Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO), the National Association of Business and Education Radio (NABER) or the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA).

511.3 Inadequate Radio Coverage. Buildings and structures which cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped:

1. A radiating cable system; and/or

2. An internal multiple antenna system with FCC certificated bi-directional 800 MHz amplifiers; or

3. Systems otherwise approved by the city radio system manager in order to achieve the required adequate radio coverage.

In the event that a signal booster is employed, it shall be fully encased with a NEMA 4 (or equivalent) dust/waterproof rated enclosure, and filters that reject adjacent frequencies in addition to the multi-band pass filters.

511.3.1 Battery Backup Required. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered component, the installed system or systems shall be provided with an independent battery system capable of operating for a period of at least twenty-four (24) hours without external power input. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input.

511.3.2 Approval Prior to Installation. No amplification system capable of operating on frequencies used by the Regional 800 MHz Radio System shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of the radio system licensee (The Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency) and any such system must comply with any standards adopted by the King County Regional Communications Board.

511.3.3 Acceptance Tests. Acceptance testing for an in-building radio amplification system is required, upon completion of installation. It is the building owner’s responsibility to have the radio system tested by qualified personnel to ensure a minimum of 95% two-way coverage on each floor of the building.

Point of Information: A certificate of occupancy will not be issued to any structure if the building fails to comply with these provisions.

Talk-back testing from a site to the Regional 800 MHz Radio System shall use a two (2) watt, portable transceiver with speaker/microphone and flexible antenna (or any calibrated device which will produce signal levels useable by the prescribed portable radio). Field strength testing instruments must have been calibrated within one (1) year of the date of the acceptance test. Field strength testing instruments must be of the frequency selective type incorporating a flexible antenna similar to the ones used on the hand held transceivers. City Radio System Manager may designate alternate methods of measuring the signal level, which satisfy appropriate levels of public safety coverage. A report shall be submitted to the Bellevue Fire Department at the conclusion of acceptance testing containing a floor plan and the signal strengths at each location tested and other relevant information. A representative of the Bellevue Fire Department may oversee the acceptance test. Acceptance testing is also required whenever changes occur to the building that would materially change the original field performance test.

511.3.3.1 Testing Criteria. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of approximately forty (40) equal areas. A maximum of two (2) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. In the event that three (3) of the areas fail the test, the floor may be divided into eighty (80) equal areas in order to be more statistically accurate. In such event, a maximum of four (4) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. After the eighty (80) area tests, if the system continues to fail, the building owner shall have the system altered to meet the 95% coverage requirement.

A spot located approximately in the center of a grid area will be selected for the test, then the radio will be keyed to verify two-way communication to and from the outside of the building through the Regional 800 MHz Radio System. Once the spot has been selected, prospecting for a better spot within the grid area is not permitted.

The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the results kept on file with the building owner so that the measurements can be verified each year during the annual tests. In the event that the measurement results become lost, the building owner will be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values.

Point of Information: While the foregoing implies manual measurement and recording, automated testing and recording is certainly permitted so long as a report can be produced documenting the signal strength (or average) in each test square.

511.4 Field Testing. Police and Fire Personnel shall at any time have the right to enter onto the property to conduct its own field-testing to be certain that the required level of radio coverage is present.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.602.1 International Fire Code Section 602.1 amended – Definitions.

Section 602.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to include the following additional definitions:

Power tap. A listed device for indoor use consisting of an attachment plug on one end of a flexible cord and two or more receptacles on the opposite end, and has over current protection.

Oil-burning Equipment. A stationary oil burner of any type, together with its tank, piping, wiring, controls and related devices. Oil-burning equipment includes oil burners, boilers, furnaces, oil-fired units and heating and cooking appliances, but does not include oil lamps and portable devices, such as blow torches, melting pots and weed burners.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.603.1.3 International Fire Code Section 603.1.3 amended – Fuel-fired appliances.

Section 603.1.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

603.1.3 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment used in connection with oil-burning equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 605 and the electrical code as adopted by the City.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.603.3 International Fire Code Section 603.3 amended – Fuel storage systems.

Section 603.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

603.3 Fuel oil storage systems. Fuel oil storage systems shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 34 of this code. Fuel oil piping systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.604.2.15.1 International Fire Code Section 604.2.15.1 amended – Standby power.

Section 604.2.15.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

604.2.15.1 Standby power. A standby power system shall be provided. Where the standby system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with the International Building Code, or both, and shall be in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment. Power distribution from the emergency source to the emergency transfer switch shall be by an independent route from the normal power source. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with IBC Section 3003. Fuel-fired standby power generator sets and associated fuel storage, including optional landlord- or tenant-owned generator sets, located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access, requires the approval of the fire code official.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.604.2.16.1 International Fire Code Section 604.2.16.1 amended – Standby power.

Section 604.2.16.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

604.2.16.1 Standby power. A standby power system complying with IBC Table 403 (1) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) as Legally Required Standby Power, except as designated in Table 403(1) shall be provided.

If the standby system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with IBC Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with IBC Section 711, or both, and shall be in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment. Power distribution from the emergency source to the emergency transfer switch shall be by an independent route from the normal power source. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.604.2.16.1.1 International Fire Code Section 604.2.16.1.1 amended – Standby power loads.

Section 604.2.16.1.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

[B] 604.2.16.1.1 Standby power loads and Pickup Time. Standby power loads and Pickup Time shall be as identified in IBC Table 403 (1).

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.604.2.16.2 International Fire Code Section 604.2.16.2 amended – Emergency power systems.

Section 604.2.16.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended to read as follows:

604.2.16.2 Emergency power. An emergency power system complying with IBC Table 403 (1) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) as Emergency Standby Power, except as designated in IBC Table 403(1) shall be provided as specified in Section 604.2.16.1 for emergency power loads. Fire pumps shall comply with NEC Article 695 and NFPA 20.

If the emergency power system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with IBC Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with IBC Section 711, or both, and shall be in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment. Power distribution from the emergency source to the emergency transfer switch shall be by an independent route from the normal power source. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.604.2.16.2.1 International Fire Code Section 604.2.16.2.1 amended – Emergency power loads.

Section 604.2.16.2.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended to read as follows:

604.2.16.2.1 Emergency power loads. Emergency power loads shall be as identified in IBC Table 403 (1).

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.605.1 International Fire Code Section 605.1 amended – Abatement of electrical hazards.

Section 605.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

605.1 Abatement of electrical hazards. Identified electrical hazards shall be abated. Identified hazardous electrical conditions in permanent wiring shall be brought to the attention of the code official responsible for enforcement of the electrical code as adopted by the city. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances and other equipment that are modified or damaged and constitutes an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.605.3 International Fire Code Section 605.3 amended –Working space and clearance.

Section 605.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

605.3 Working space and clearance. A working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 m) in depth and 78 inches (1,981 mm) in height shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment. Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762 mm), the working space shall not be less than the width of the equipment. No storage of any materials shall be located within the designated working space.

Exceptions:

1. Where other dimensions are required or allowed by the electrical code as adopted by the City.

2. Access openings into attics or under-floor areas which provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches (559 mm) by 30 inches (762 mm).

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.605.4 International Fire Code Section 605.4 amended – Multiplug adapters.

Section 605.4 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

605.4 Multiplug adapters. Multiplug adapters, such as cube adapters, unfused plug strips or any other device not complying with the electrical code as adopted by the City shall be prohibited.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.605.9 International Fire Code Section 605.9 amended – Temporary wiring.

Section 605.9 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

605.9 Temporary wiring. Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed 90 days. Temporary wiring methods shall meet the applicable provisions of the electrical code as adopted by the City.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.606.16 International Fire Code Section 606.16 amended – Electrical equipment.

Section 606.16 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended as follows:

606.16 Electrical equipment. Where refrigerants of Groups A2, A3, B2, and B3, as defined in the International Mechanical Code, are used, refrigeration machinery rooms shall conform to the Class I, Division 2 hazardous location classification requirement of the electrical code as adopted by the City.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.807.1 International Fire Code Section 807.1 amended – General requirements.

Section 807.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

807.1 General Requirements. In occupancies in Groups A, B, E, I and R-1 and dormitories in Group R-2, curtains, draperies, hangings and other decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 806.2.

Fixed or movable walls and partitions, paneling, wall pads and crash pads, applied structurally or for decoration, acoustical correction, surface insulation or other purposes, shall be considered interior finish if they cover 10 percent or more of the wall or of the ceiling area, and shall not be considered decorative materials or furnishings.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.901.10 International Fire Code Section 901.10 added – Silencing hotel and public assembly fire alarms.

Section 901 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection 901.10 to read as follows:

901.10 Hotel or Motel and Public Assembly Occupancies. Hotel or motel and public assembly occupancies, whose fire alarm systems have been activated shall not have their evacuation alarm devices silenced or incapacitated without fire department approval unless this is accomplished by resetting the system.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.901.11 International Fire Code Section 901.11 added – Preventable responses to fire alarms.

Section 901 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection 901.11 to read as follows:

901.11 Scope. This section shall apply to activation of a fire alarm system resulting in responses of fire apparatus due to either direct transmission of the alarm to a monitoring station or telephone report of fire alarm activation caused by any of the following:

1. Improper type, installation, sensitivity, or maintenance of automatic detectors;

2. Improper installation (including unapproved or incompatible components) or maintenance of fire alarm systems including systems with unapparent reasons for repetitious alarms;

3. Erroneous transmission of an alarm including the reporting of trouble signals by fire alarm monitoring companies;

4. Work on a fire alarm system or automatic extinguishing system connected to an alarm system when reasonable steps were not taken to prevent reporting of an alarm to the fire department;

5. Fire drills or tests of alarm or extinguishing systems when reasonable steps were not taken to prevent reporting of an alarm to the fire department;

6. Work including painting, welding, cleaning, cooking, dust producing or other activities which could activate a fire alarm detector;

7. Smoke or fumes resulting from closed fireplace dampers, cooking activities, smoking of tobacco products, etc., including opening a door to a corridor equipped with detectors for the purpose of ventilating such smoke or fumes.

B. Exception: This section shall not apply to activation of a fire alarm system resulting from the following:

1. Any actual fire, explosion or overheating or other situation that could have resulted in a fire;

2. Any manual activation of an alarm where it was believed that a fire or any other emergency requiring response of emergency personnel existed;

3. Malicious manual activation or unlawful tampering with a fire alarm system;

4. Accidental striking of an alarm box, detector, circuitry, panel or other components of an alarm system or accidental breakage or discharge of a sprinkler system or other fire extinguishing system;

5. Accidental breakage or leak of any system that releases steam, heat, gases, water or vapors which might activate a detector;

6. Earthquake, lightning or natural occurrences that result in movement or flooding of a building;

7. Work on telephone lines or central office equipment.

C. Fees.

1. Exempt Alarms.

a. The first preventable fire department response to fire alarms from any one system during a calendar year shall be exempt except that there shall be no exempt responses to alarms caused by alarm system monitoring companies or companies performing work on fire alarm or fire extinguishing systems.

b. For newly installed alarm systems, the first five preventable responses to fire alarms from any one system or all preventable responses within 30 days of the first such alarm, whichever occurs first, are exempt.

2. Nonexempt Fire Department Responses to Fire Alarms.

a. A fee of $100.00 shall be charged for the first nonexempt preventable fire department response to a fire alarm during a calendar year from any one system.

b. A fee of $150.00 shall be charged for all subsequent nonexempt preventable fire department responses to a fire alarm from any system during a calendar year.

Point of Information: Preventable responses beyond five in a calendar year are subject to the full cost of the response. See BCC 23.11.101 for further information.

D. Responsibilities.

1. The owner of the alarm system or subscriber of an alarm service shall be responsible for all preventable fire department responses resulting from activation of a fire alarm system including those caused by tenants or any other occupant of the building or occupancy, except that fire alarm monitoring companies shall be responsible for their erroneous transmission of alarms and companies performing work on fire alarm or extinguishing systems shall be responsible when such work results in a fire department response.

2. When a preventable fire department response to a fire alarm has occurred, the responsible party shall, within 30 days, make a written report to the fire chief on forms provided by the fire department, stating the reasons for such alarm and the corrective action taken to prevent recurrence.

3. The fire code official’s determination that a preventable fire department response has occurred shall be made in writing and shall constitute the final decision of the City. Any person aggrieved by this determination may file an appeal with the Hearing Examiner within thirty (30) days. The Hearing Examiner shall have jurisdiction over such appeal in accordance with the provisions of Section 108 of the International Fire Code as now or hereafter amended in this chapter and BCC 1.18 as now or hereafter amended.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.2 International Fire Code Section 903.2 amended – Automatic sprinklers.

Section 903.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.2.10 International Fire Code Section 903.2.10 amended – Automatic fire extinguishing systems.

Section 903.2.10 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

903.2.10 All Occupancies. All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and Group U. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.10.1 through 903.2.10.4.

903.2.10.3 Buildings of four or more stories in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings four or more stories in height.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.3.1.1.1 International Fire Code Section 903.3.1.1.1 amended – Exempt locations.

Section 903.1.1.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated construction or contains electrical equipment.

1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard, when approved by the fire code official.

2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official.

3. In rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with wholly noncombustible contents.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.3.1.1.2 International Fire Code Section 903.3.1.1.2 added – High-rise building sprinkler system design.

Section 903.3.1.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection 903.3.1.1.2 to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.2 High rise building sprinkler system design. Combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using 6 in. pipe minimum, shall be used with the sprinkler system connected between standpipe risers. Shut-off valves and water-flow devices shall be provided on each floor at the sprinkler system connection to each standpipe. Two four-way fire department connections serving the combination system shall be provided on separate streets well separated from each other. At least one of the fire department connections shall be connected to the riser above a riser isolation valve.

Dry pipe sprinkler systems serving parking garages may use one separate two-way fire department connection. The dry pipe sprinkler system shall be supplied by the on-site water tank.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.3.1.4 International Fire Code Section 903.3.1.4 added – Fire pump boosted system design.

Section 903.3.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection 903.3.1.4 to read as follows:

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.3.3 International Fire Code Section 903.3.3 amended – Obstructed locations.

Section 903.3.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

Exception:

Kitchen equipment under exhaust hoods protected with a fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.3.5.2 International Fire Code Section 903.3.5.2 amended – Secondary water source.

Section 903.3.5.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

903.3.5.2 Secondary water source. A secondary on-site water source shall be provided for high-rise buildings as follows:

1) High-rise buildings containing R-2 or B occupancy only shall be provided with a net useable volume of 15,000 gallons.

2) High-rise buildings containing an S-2 occupancy shall be provided with a net useable volume of 40,000 gallons.

3) High-rise buildings containing an M occupancy shall be provided with a net useable volume of 50,000 gallons.

4) Multi high-rise complexes sharing a common secondary water source shall be provided with a net useable volume calculated by combining the highest demand of number 2 or 3 above, with number 1 above. Only one parking/retail area and 2 high-rise buildings may share a common secondary water source.

Exception:

Existing buildings, including those undergoing substantial renovation.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.4.2 International Fire Code Section 903.4.2 amended – Alarms.

Section 903.4.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible and visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided for every new or substantially altered automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 907 and throughout areas designated by the Fire Code Official. Sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

Exception: With approval of the Fire Code Official, audible and visible alarm notification appliances may be omitted for approved residential sprinkler systems in 1 or 2 dwelling units if not otherwise specifically required.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.903.4.3 International Fire Code Section 903.4.3 amended – Floor control valves.

Section 903.4.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in high-rise buildings. The floor control valves shall be located within 6' of floors or landings unless chains or other approved devices are readily available.

Exception: When approved by the Fire Code Official in NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R systems.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.905.3.8 International Fire Code Section 905.3.8 added – High-rise building standpipes.

Section 905.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by the addition of a new subsection 905.3.8 to read as follows:

905.3.8 High Rise Building Standpipes. Standpipe risers shall be combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of 6 inches. One 2-1/2 inch hose connection shall be provided on every intermediate floor level landing in every required stairway and elsewhere as required by NFPA 14. Where, and only where, static or residual water pressures at any hose outlet exceeds 175 psi (1,207 kPa), approved pressure-regulating devices shall be installed to limit the pressure to 175 psi (1,207 kPa). Such devices shall be adjusted to provide 175 psi (1,207 kPa), or as close to that pressure as the adjustment will permit while flowing 300 gpm, without exceeding 200 psi (1,207 kPa). The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure-regulating device shall not exceed the rated working pressure of the device. An equally sized bypass around the pressure regulating device with a normally closed control valve shall be provided. Signage in accordance with NFPA 14 and Section 912.4 shall be provided.

Point of Information: Additional flow and pressure requirements are contained in NFPA 14. Designers should be cognizant of space considerations within stair shafts and additional signage needed for the PRV by-pass control valves. For city wide uniformity, the City of Bellevue desires the PRV settings to be such that the required flow is available at 175 psi. However, a range of up to 200 psi is provided to allow for design flexibility.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.905.4 International Fire Code Section 905.4 amended – Location of Class I standpipe hose connections.

Section 905.4 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:

2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.

3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.

5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), at least one standpipe shall be provided with a 2-1/2 in. hose connection located on the roof at least 10 feet (3,048 mm) from the roof edge, skylight, light well or other similar openings, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. All roof hose connections shall be arranged to be operable without entering the building. Roof connections in high-rise buildings are allowed to be located at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.

6. Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45,720 mm) of hose travel distance from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 feet (60,960 mm) of hose travel distance from a hose connection, additional hose connections shall be provided in vertical exit enclosures or protected locations that are accessed through protected enclosures. The protected enclosure shall be a corridor constructed as a smoke barrier from the exit enclosure to the standpipe connection.

Exception: Hose connections in parking garages must be located in vertical exit enclosures, protected locations, immediately adjacent to exterior exit doors, loading docks or other areas as approved by the fire code official. Subject to the approval of the fire code official the travel distance may also be increased to a maximum distance of 240 feet.

Point of Information: Chapter 10 of this code outlines the requirements for stairways to the roof and roof access. This section, 905.4, identifies the locations of standpipes and hose connections, but does not dictate the need for additional stairways to the roof or roof access.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.905.8 International Fire Code Section 905.8 amended – Dry standpipes.

Section 905.8 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes when approved by the Fire Code Official may be installed in other than high rise buildings.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.906.1 International Fire Code Section 906.1 amended – Portable fire extinguishers.

Section 906.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations.

1. In all Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.

2. Within 30 feet of commercial cooking equipment.

3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed.

4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 1415.1.

5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.

6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the Fire Code Official.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.907.1 International Fire Code Section 907.1 amended – Fire alarm and detection systems.

Section 907.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be considered to create a separate building.

Buildings required by this section to be provided with a fire alarm system shall be provided with a single fire alarm system unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.907.2.12.1 International Fire Code Section 907.2.12.1 amended – Automatic fire detection.

Section 907.2.12.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment or similar room which is not provided with sprinkler protection, elevator machine rooms, and in elevator lobbies.

3. 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 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.

4. Within 5 feet (1,524 mm) of doors opening into stairways that are smoke proof enclosures, or are pressurized stairways.

Point of Information: Devices shall be installed in accordance with their listing. Smoke Detectors for example must normally be installed in areas not subject to freezing, humidity, or exhaust gases and in cases such as these as code alternates may be required.

Additional information can be found in NFPA 72 Sections 5.7.1.8, 5.7.1.9 and Chapter 8 of the Bellevue Fire Department Development Standards available online at www.bellevuewa.gov/pdf/Fire/BFDDS_ 2004_Edition.pdf.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.907.2.18.1 International Fire Code Section 907.2.18.1 amended – Smoke detectors.

Section 907.2.18.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

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. Electrical, Non-Utility owned transformer vault rooms, telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar rooms.

2. Elevator lobbies.

3. The main return and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning 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 ft. of doors opening into stairways that are smokeproof enclosures, or are pressurized stairways.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.907.7 International Fire Code Section 907.7 amended – Activation.

Section 907.7 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

907.7 Activation. Where an alarm notification system is required by another section of this code, it shall be activated by:

1. Automatic heat and smoke detectors, other than duct smoke detectors, and dwelling unit smoke alarms.

2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.

3. Manual fire alarm boxes.

4. Any other fire suppression system installed within the building.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.907.9.1 International Fire Code Section 907.9.1 amended – Annunciator panel.

Section 907.9.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

907.9.1 Annunciator Panel. All fire alarm systems shall include either an annunciator or the main control panel located inside the building at the main building entrance. The fire code official may approve exterior annunciator panels designed specifically for that purpose. Graphic annunciators, when provided, shall be mounted to maintain the viewer’s directional orientation. The visual zone indication shall lock in until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible-alarm silencing switch.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.909.1 IFC Section 909.1 amended – Scope and purpose.

Section 909.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

909.1 Scope and purpose. This section applies to mechanical or passive smoke control systems when they are required by other provisions of this code and Sections 707.14.2.1 and 909.20. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum requirements for the design, installation and acceptance testing of smoke control systems that are intended to provide a tenable environment for the evacuation or relocation of occupants. These provisions are not intended for the preservation of contents, the timely restoration of operations, or for assistance in fire suppression or overhaul activities. Smoke control systems regulated by this section serve a different purpose than the smoke- and heat-venting provisions found in Section 910. Mechanical smoke control systems shall not be considered exhaust systems under Chapter 5 of the International Mechanical Code.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.909.10.3 IFC Section 909.10.3 amended – Equipment, inlets and outlets.

Section 909.10.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.909.11 IFC Section 909.11 amended – Power systems.

Section 909.11 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended as follows:

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.912.4 IFC Section 912.4 amended – Signs.

Section 912.4 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

912.4 Signs. A metal sign with raised letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES, COMBINED, DRY S/PIPES, DRY S/P AND SPKRS, BOOST TO _____ (as specified by the fire code official) PSI, or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable. Systems utilizing Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV’s) must note the required boosted pressure at the Fire Department Connection, in order to overcome the PRV setting.

Point of Information: Additional information can be found in Chapter 7 of the Bellevue Fire Department Development Standards available online at www.bellevuewa.gov/ pdf/Fire/BFDDS_2004_Edition.pdf.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.1404.5 International Fire Code Section 1404.5 amended – Fire watch.

Section 1404.5 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

1404.5 Fire watch. When required by the fire code official for building construction or demolition that is hazardous in nature, qualified personnel shall be provided to serve as an on-site fire watch. Fire watch personnel shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their sole duty shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.2206.2.3 International Fire Code Section 2206.2.3 amended – Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade.

Section 2206.2.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

2206.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade. Above-ground tanks shall not be used for the storage of Class I, II or IIIA liquid fuels except as provided by this section.

1. The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. Districts for which this prohibition applies include areas zoned as other than LI (Light Industrial) and GC (General Commercial) as defined in City of Bellevue Land Use Code and designated on the City’s official zoning map.

2. Above-ground tanks used for outside, above-grade storage of Class I liquids shall be listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks and be in accordance with Chapter 34. Such tanks shall be located in accordance with Table 2206.2.3.

3. Above-ground tanks used for above-grade storage of Class II or IIIA liquids are allowed to be protected above-ground tanks or, when approved by the fire code official, other above-ground tanks that comply with Chapter 34. Tank locations shall be in accordance with Table 2206.2.3.

4. Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed 12,000 gallons (45,420 L) in individual capacity or 48,000 gallons (181,680 L) in aggregate capacity. Installations with the maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be separated from other such installations by not less than 100 feet (30,480 mm).

5. Tanks located at farms, construction projects, or rural areas shall comply with Section 3406.2.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.3301.2.3 International Fire Code Section 3301.2.3 amended – Storage of explosives and blasting agents.

Section 3301.2.3 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

3301.2.3 Permit restrictions. The storage of explosive materials is prohibited within the limits of the City. The fire code official is authorized to limit the quantity of fireworks permitted at a given location. No person, possessing a permit for storage of fireworks at any place, shall keep or store an amount greater than authorized in such permit. Only the kind of fireworks specified in such a permit shall be kept or stored.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.3308.2 International Fire Code Section 3308.2 amended – Fireworks – Discharge prohibited.

Section 3308.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

Fireworks Discharge Prohibited. No person shall ignite or discharge any fireworks at any time.

Exceptions:

1. Public displays authorized by permit issued by the city pursuant to RCW 70.77.260(2) now or as hereafter amended;

2. Use by a group or individual for religious or other specific purposes on an approved date at an approved location pursuant to a permit issued pursuant to RCW 70.77.311(2)(c) now or hereafter amended and (d);

3. Use of trick and novelty devices as defined in WAC 212-17-030, as amended, and as hereafter amended and use of agricultural and wildlife fireworks as defined in WAC 212-17-045, as amended and as hereafter amended.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.3404.2.9.5.1 International Fire Code Section 3404.2.9.5.1 amended – Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited or restricted.

Section 3404.2.9.5.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited or restricted. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited unless screened in accordance with the City of Bellevue Land Use Code (LUC) Section 20.20.525 as now or hereafter amended.

Exception: Areas zoned as LI (Light Industrial) and GC (General Commercial) as defined in the LUC and designated on the City’s official zoning map.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.3804.2 International Fire Code Section 3804.2 amended – Maximum capacity within established limits.

Section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

3804.2. Maximum Capacity. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallons water capacity, except that in particular installations this capacity limit may be altered at the discretion of the chief after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to be provided, and facilities of the local fire department. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall conform to the provisions of the local zoning ordinance. Districts for which this prohibition applies includes areas zoned as other than LI (Light Industrial) and GC (General Commercial) as defined in the City of Bellevue Land Use Code and designated on the City’s official zoning map.

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.45 International Fire Code Chapter 45 amended – Referenced standards.

The following referenced standards identified on page 388 of Chapter 45 of the International Fire Code are hereby amended as follows:


13-07	Installation of Sprinkler Systems	Table 704.1, 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.2, 904.11, 905.3.4, 907.9, 2301.1, 2304.2, Table 2306.2, 2306.9, 2307.2, 2307.2.1, 2308.2.2, 2308.2.2.1, 2310.1, 2501.1, 2804.1, 2806.5.7, 3404.3.3.9, Table 3404.3.6.3(7), 3404.3.7.5.1, 3404.3.8.4
13D-07	Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes	903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.1.1
13R-07	Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height	903.3.1.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.1.2
14-07	Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems	905.2, 905.3.4, 905.4.2, 905.8
20-07	Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection	913.1, 913.2, 913.5.1
72-07	National Fire Alarm Code	509.1, Table 901.6.1, 903.4.1, 904.3.5, 907.2, 907.2.1.1, 907.2.10, 907.2.10.4, 907.2.11.2, 907.2.11.3, 907.2.12.2.3, 907.2.12.3, 907.3, 907.5, 907.6, 907.10.2, 907.11, 907.15, 907.17, 907.18, 907.20, 907.20.2, 907.20.5

(Ord. 5749 § 3, 2007.)

23.11.50 International Fire Code Appendix Chapter B amended – Fire-flow requirements for buildings.

Appendix Chapter B of the International Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:

APPENDIX B

FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

SECTION B101 GENERAL

B101.1 Scope. The procedure for determining fire-flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with this appendix. This appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings.

SECTION B102 DEFINITIONS

B102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows:

FIRE-FLOW. The flow rate of a water supply, measured in accordance with WAC 246-290-230 as now or hereafter amended (Minimum Pressure) and WAC 246-290-420 as now or hereafter amended (Maximum Velocity).

FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA. The floor area, in square feet (m2), used to determine the required fire flow.

SECTION B103 MODIFICATIONS

B103.1 Decreases. The fire chief code official is authorized to reduce the fire-flow requirements for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where the development of full fire-flow requirements is impractical.

B103.2 Increases. The fire chief code official is authorized to increase the fire-flow requirements where conditions indicate an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations. An increase shall not be more than twice that required for the building under consideration.

B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. For information regarding water supplies for fire-fighting purposes in rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water supply systems do not exist, the fire code official is authorized to utilize NFPA 1142 or the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

SECTION B104 FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA

B104.1 General. The fire-flow calculation area shall be the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls, and under the horizontal projections of the roof of a building, except as modified in Section B104.3.

B104.2 Area separation. Portions of buildings which are separated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the International Building Code, are allowed to be considered as separate fire-flow calculation areas.

B104.3 Type IA and Type IB construction. The fire-flow calculation area of buildings constructed of Type IA and Type IB construction shall be the area of the three largest successive floors.

Exception: Fire-flow calculation area for open parking garages shall be determined by the area of the largest floor.

SECTION B105 FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family dwellings having a fire-flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall be 1,000 gallons per minute (3,785.4 L/min). Fire-flow and flow duration for dwellings having a fire-flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1.

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.

B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.1.

Exceptions:

1. A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 75 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 (5,678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1.

2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute (3,790 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1 for a building that consists only of group R-2 and its associated parking.

SECTION B106 REFERENCED STANDARDS
ICC	IBC	International Building Code	B104.2, Table B105.1
ICC	IWUIC	International Wildland-Urban Interface Code	B103.3
NFPA	1142	Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting	B103.3

APPENDIX B

TABLE B105.1

MINIMUM REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW AND FLOW DURATION FOR BUILDINGSa
FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA (square feet)					FIRE-FLOW (gallons per minute)c	FLOW DURATION (hours)
Type IA and IBb	Type IIA and IIIAb	Type IV and V-Ab	Type IIB and IIIBb	Type V-Bb	FIRE-FLOW (gallons per minute)c	FLOW DURATION (hours)
0 – 22,700	0 – 12,700	0 – 8,200	0 – 5,900	0 – 3,600	1,500	2
22,701 – 30,200	12,701 – 17,000	8,201 – 10,900	5,901 – 7,900	3,601 – 4,800	1,750
30,201 – 38,700	17,001 – 21,800	10,901 – 12,900	7,901 – 9,800	4,801 – 6,200	2,000
38,701 – 48,300	21,801 – 24,200	12,901 – 17,400	9,801 – 12,600	6,201 – 7,700	2,250
48,301 – 59,000	24,201 – 33,200	17,401 – 21,300	12,601 – 15,400	7,701 – 9,400	2,500
59,001 – 70,900	33,201 – 39,700	21,301 – 25,500	15,401 – 18,400	9,401 – 11,300	2,750
70,901 – 83,700	39,701 – 47,100	25,501 – 30,100	18,401 – 21,800	11,301 – 13,400	3,000	3
83,701 – 97,700	47,101 – 54,900	30,101 – 35,200	21,801 – 25,900	13,401 – 15,600	3,250
97,701 – 112,700	54,901 – 63,400	35,201 – 40,600	25,901 – 29,300	15,601 – 18,000	3,500
112,701 – 128,700	63,401 – 72,400	40,601 – 46,400	29,301 – 33,500	18,001 – 20,600	3,750
128,701 – 145,900	72,401 – 82,100	46,401 – 52,500	33,501 – 37,900	20,601 – 23,300	4,000	4
145,901 – 164,200	82,101 – 92,400	52,501 – 59,100	37,901 – 42,700	23,301 – 26,300	4,250
164,201 – 183,400	92,401 – 103,100	59,101 – 66,000	42,701 – 47,700	26,301 – 29,300	4,500
183,401 – 203,700	103,101 – 114,600	66,001 – 73,300	47,701 – 53,000	29,301 – 32,600	4,750
203,701 – 225,200	114,601 – 126,700	73,301 – 81,100	53,001 – 58,600	32,601 – 36,000	5,000
225,201 – 247,700	126,701 – 139,400	81,101 – 89,200	58,601 – 65,400	36,001 – 39,600	5,250
247,701 – 271,200	139,401 – 152,600	89,201 – 97,700	65,401 – 70,600	39,601 – 43,400	5,500
271,201 – 295,900	152,601 – 166,500	97,701 – 106,500	70,601 – 77,000	43,401 – 47,400	5,750
295,901 – Greater	166,501 – Greater	106,501 – 115,800	77,001 – 83,700	47,401 – 51,500	6,000
—	—	115,801 – 125,500	83,701 – 90,600	51,501 – 55,700	6,250
—	—	125,501 – 135,500	90,601 – 97,900	55,701 – 60,200	6,500
—	—	135,501 – 145,800	97,901 – 106,800	60,201 – 64,800	6,750
—	—	145,801 – 156,700	106,801 – 113,200	64,801 – 69,600	7,000
—	—	156,701 – 167,900	113,201 – 121,300	69,601 – 74,600	7,250
—	—	167,901 – 179,400	121,301 – 129,600	74,601 – 79,800	7,500
—	—	179,401 – 191,400	129,601 – 138,300	79,801 – 85,100	7,750
—	—	191,401 – Greater	138,301 – Greater	85,101 – Greater	8,000

For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m, 1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa.

a. The minimum required fire flow shall be allowed to be reduced by 25 percent for Group R.

b. Types of construction are based on the International Building Code.

c. Measured at 20 psi and in accordance with WAC 246-290-230 as now or hereafter amended and WAC 246-290-420 as now or hereafter amended.

(Ord. 5749 § 4, 2007.)

Chapter 23.16
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES

Sections:

23.16.010 Barrier requirements – Specifications.

The following requirements shall apply to all outdoor swimming pools, spas and hot tubs heretofore or hereafter constructed or presently under construction within the city. Each such pool, spa, or hot tub shall be enclosed with a pool or yard fence, designed per the International Building Code Section 3109 or the International Residential Code AG105 adopted pursuant to Chapter 23.10 BCC, whichever shall apply to the primary use and structure with which the pool, spa, or hot tub is associated.

Exceptions:

A. Where access to the pool is subject to regulations for barrier-free facilities, provision for access to the pool shall be designed to comply with the barrier-free regulations.

B. Upon approval of the building official, a fence and gate may be replaced with a locking cover to assure supervised use of the spa or hot tub.

C. Any outdoor swimming pool, spa or hot tub which was constructed prior to adoption of the International Building Code or the International Residential Code under Chapter 23.10 BCC under this chapter need not comply with the terms of this section if such swimming pool, hot tub or spa is enclosed with a pool or yard fence which complies with the city code provision regarding enclosures which was in effect at the time the enclosure was constructed. (Ord. 5750 § 4, 2007; Ord. 5528 § 9, 2004; Ord. 5085 § 5, 1998; Ord. 4778 § 14, 1995; Ord. 4409 § 1, 1992; Ord. 4073 §§ 27, 28, 1989; 1961 code § 16.24.010.)

Chapter 23.18
PROTECTIVE PARKING DEVICES

Sections:

23.18.010 Required.

All parking areas, service yards or other vehicle areas heretofore or hereafter constructed, which slope down to adjoining properties or streets, or such area which has a drop-off grade separation in relation to adjoining properties or streets, shall have provided by the owner, operator or lessee a wall, sturdy railing, or other installation which will prevent a slow-moving or driverless vehicle from escaping such area. (1961 code § 16.43.010.)

Chapter 23.30
ELECTRICAL CODE

Sections:

23.30.010 Short title.

23.30.015 National Electrical Code.

23.30.020 Conflicts.

23.30.025 Repealed.

23.30.030 Scope.

23.30.090.7 National Electrical Code Article 90 amended – Examination of equipment for safety.

23.30.100 National Electrical Code Article 100 amended – Definitions.

23.30.110.2 National Electrical Code Article 110.2 amended – Approval.

23.30.110.3 National Electrical Code Article 110.3 amended – Examination, identification, installation, and use of equipment.

23.30.110.12 National Electrical Code Article 110.12 amended – Mechanical execution of work.

23.30.110.16 National Electrical Code Article 110.16 amended – Flash protection.

23.30.110.22 National Electrical Code Article 110.22 amended – Identification of disconnecting means.

23.30.210.8 National Electrical Code Article 210.8 amended – Ground fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

23.30.210.11 National Electrical Code Article 210.11 amended – Branch circuits required.

23.30.210.12 National Electrical Code Article 210.12 amended – Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection.

23.30.215.10 National Electrical Code Article 215.10 amended – Ground-fault protection of equipment.

23.30.220.12 National Electrical Code Article 220.12 amended – Lighting load for specified occupancies.

23.30.220.87 National Electrical Code Article 220.87 amended – Determining existing loads.

23.30.225.32 National Electrical Code Article 225.32 amended – Location.

23.30.230.2 National Electrical Code Article 230.2 amended – Number of services.

23.30.230.28 National Electrical Code Article 230.28 amended – Service mast as support.

23.30.230.43 National Electrical Code Article 230.43 amended – Wiring methods for 600 volts, nominal, or less.

23.30.230.70 National Electrical Code Article 230.70 amended – General.

23.30.230.90 National Electrical Code Article 230.90 amended – Service equipment – Overcurrent protection.

23.30.230.95 National Electrical Code Article 230.95 amended – Ground-fault protection of equipment.

23.30.230.202 National Electrical Code Article 230.202 amended – Service-entrance conductors.

23.30.250.32 National Electrical Code Article 250.32 amended – Two or more buildings or structures supplied from a common service.

23.30.250.50 National Electrical Code Article 250.50 amended – Grounding electrode system.

23.30.250.56 Repealed.

23.30.250.104 National Electrical Code Article 250.104 amended – Bonding of piping systems and exposed structural steel.

23.30.250.184 National Electrical Code Article 250.184 amended – Solidly grounded neutral systems.

23.30.300.4 Repealed.

23.30.300.11 National Electrical Code Article 300.11 amended – Securing and supporting.

23.30.310.12 National Electrical Code Article 310.12 amended – Conductor identification.

23.30.314.15 Repealed.

23.30.314.29 Repealed.

23.30.334.10 National Electrical Code Article 334.10 amended – Uses permitted.

23.30.334.12 National Electrical Code Article 334.12 amended – Uses not permitted.

23.30.358.12 National Electrical Code Article 358.12 amended – Uses not permitted.

23.30.394.12 National Electrical Code Article 394.12 amended – Uses not permitted.

23.30.406.15 National Electrical Code Article 406.15 added – Tamper-resistant receptacles.

23.30.410.4 National Electrical Code Article 410.4 amended – Luminaires (fixtures) in specific locations.

23.30.410.30 National Electrical Code Article 410.30 amended – Cord-connected lampholders and luminaires.

23.30.422.10 National Electrical Code Article 422.10 amended – Branch-circuit rating.

23.30.450.27 National Electrical Code Article 450.27 amended – Oil-insulated transformers installed outdoors.

23.30.450.42 National Electrical Code Article 450.42 amended – Walls, roofs, and floors.

23.30.501.200 National Electrical Code Article 501.200 added – Sewage disposal systems.

23.30.514.11 National Electrical Code Article 514.11 amended – Circuit disconnects.

23.30.517.30 National Electrical Code Article 517.30 amended – Essential electrical systems for hospitals.

23.30.517.31 Repealed.

23.30.519 National Electrical Code Article 519 created – Educational and institutional occupancies.

23.30.520.44 National Electrical Code Article 520.44 Table deleted – Ampacity of listed extra-hard-usage cords and cables.

23.30.525.1 National Electrical Code Article 525.1 amended – Scope.

23.30.553.4 National Electrical Code Article 553.4 amended – Location of service equipment.

23.30.553.6 National Electrical Code Article 553.6 amended – Feeder conductors.

23.30.553.7 National Electrical Code Article 553.7(B) amended – Wiring methods.

23.30.555.1 National Electrical Code Article 555.1 amended – Scope.

23.30.555.5 National Electrical Code Article 555.5 amended – Transformers.

23.30.555.7 National Electrical Code Article 555.7 amended – Location of service equipment.

23.30.555.9 National Electrical Code Article 555.9 amended – Electrical connections.

23.30.555.10 National Electrical Code Article 555.10 amended – Electrical equipment enclosures.

23.30.555.13 National Electrical Code Article 555.13 amended – Wiring methods and installation.

23.30.555.19 National Electrical Code Article 555.19 amended – Receptacles.

23.30.555.21 National Electrical Code Article 555.21 amended – Gasoline dispensing stations – Hazardous (classified) locations.

23.30.590.1 National Electrical Code Article 590.1 amended – Scope.

23.30.590.4 National Electrical Code Article 590.4(G) amended – Splices.

23.30.600.3 National Electrical Code Article 600.3 amended – Listing.

23.30.600.10 National Electrical Code Article 600.10 amended – Portable or mobile signs.

23.30.600.21 National Electrical Code Article 600.21 amended – Ballasts, transformers, and electronic power supplies.

23.30.600.30 National Electrical Code Article 600.30 amended – Applicability.

23.30.680.4 National Electrical Code Article 680.4 amended – Approval of equipment.

23.30.680.12 National Electrical Code Article 680.12 amended – Maintenance disconnecting means.

23.30.680.13 National Electrical Code Article 680.13 new – Field installed equipment.

23.30.680.40 National Electrical Code Article 680.40 amended – General.

23.30.680.70 National Electrical Code Article 680.70 amended – General.

23.30.700.6 National Electrical Code Article 700.6 amended – Transfer equipment.

23.30.700.9 National Electrical Code Article 700.9 amended – Wiring – Emergency systems.

23.30.700.12 National Electrical Code Article 700.12 amended – Sources of power.

23.30.700.27 National Electrical Code Article 700.27 amended – Coordination.

23.30.700.30 National Electrical Code Article 700.30 new – Smoke control systems, pressurization wiring and equipment.

23.30.701.7 National Electrical Code Article 701.7 amended – Transfer equipment.

23.30.701.11 National Electrical Code Article 701.11 amended – Legally required standby systems.

23.30.701.18 National Electrical Code Article 701.18 amended – Coordination.

23.30.760.3 National Electrical Code Article 760.3 amended – Other articles.

23.30.760.10 National Electrical Code Article 760.10 amended – Fire alarm circuit identification.

23.30.760.12 National Electrical Code Article 760 amended – Fire alarm systems.

23.30.770.3 National Electrical Code Article 770.3 amended – Other articles.

23.30.800.3 National Electrical Code Article 800.3 amended – Other articles.

23.30.800.4 National Electrical Code Article 800 amended – Communications circuits.

23.30.900 Figures and drawings.

23.30.010 Short title.

This chapter shall be known as the electrical code of the city of Bellevue, which is hereinafter referred to as the “city of Bellevue electrical code,” “electrical code” or as “this chapter.” (Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.015 National Electrical Code.

The 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), including Annex A, B and C, but excluding Article 80; the 2003 Edition of Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (NFPA 20); Health Care Facilities (NFPA 99); the 2005 Edition of Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems (NFPA 110); Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.1 May 2001 including Annex 1 through 5); Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathway and Spaces (ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-A-7 December 2001 including Annex 1 through 4); Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications (ANSI/ TIA/EIA 607-A-2002); Residential Telecommunications Cable Standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA 570-A December 2001); and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC C2-2002), but excluding Appendices A and B are adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to and excepted in this chapter. (Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.020 Conflicts.

A. The requirements of this chapter shall govern where there is any conflict between this chapter and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Centrifugal Fire Pumps (NFPA 20), Health Care Facilities (NFPA 99), and Emergency and Standby Power Systems (NFPA 110).

B. The National Electrical Code shall govern where there is any conflict between Centrifugal Fire Pumps (NFPA 20), Health Care Facilities (NFPA 99), Emergency and Standby Power Systems (NFPA 110), or the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC C2-2002) and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

C. In accordance with RCW 19.28.010(3), where the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries adopts a more current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), the building official may supplement use of this code with newly adopted editions of the National Electrical Code. (Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.025 Purpose.

Repealed by Ord. 5752. (Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.030 Scope.

A. The city of Bellevue electrical code covers the installation of electric conductors, electric equipment and additions, alterations, modifications, or repairs to existing electrical installations for the following:

1. Electric conductors, electric equipment, and electrical raceways installed within or on public and private buildings, property or other structures.

2. Signaling and communications conductors and equipment, telecommunications conductors and equipment, fiber optic cables, and raceways installed within or on public and private buildings, property or other structures.

3. Yards, lots, parking lots, and industrial substations.

4. Temporary electrical installations for use during the construction of buildings.

5. Temporary electrical installations for carnivals, conventions, festivals, fairs, traveling shows, the holding of religious services, temporary lighting of streets, or other approved uses.

6. Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to a supply of electricity.

7. All other outside electrical conductors on the premises.

8. Optional standby systems derived from portable generators.

B. Exception. All wires and equipment that fall within Section 90.2(b)(5) of the National Electrical Code, 1981 Edition, are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.090.7 National Electrical Code Article 90 amended – Examination of equipment for safety.

Article 90 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented to read as follows:

90.7 Examination of equipment for safety. For specific items of equipment and materials referred to in this Code, examinations for safety made under standard conditions, to a recognized United States or harmonized international standard, provide a basis for approval where the record is made generally available through promulgation by organizations properly equipped and qualified for experimental testing, inspections of the run of goods at factories, and service-value determination through field inspections. This avoids the necessity for repetition of examinations by different examiners, frequently with inadequate facilities for such work, and the confusion that would result from conflicting reports on the suitability of devices and materials examined for a given purpose.

It is the intent of this Code that factory-installed internal wiring or the construction of equipment need not be inspected at the time of installation of the equipment, except to detect alterations or damage, if the equipment has been listed by a qualified electrical testing laboratory that is recognized as having the facilities described in the preceding paragraph and that requires suitability for installation in accordance with this Code.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.100 National Electrical Code Article 100 amended – Definitions.

Article 100 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following definitions to read as follows:

“Amusement structure” means electrical or mechanical devices or combinations of devices operated for revenue and to provide amusement or entertainment to viewers or audiences at carnivals, fairs, or amusement parks. “Amusement structure” also means a bungee jumping device regardless of where located. “Amusement structure” does not include games in which a member of the public shall perform an act, nor concessions at which customers may make purchases.

“Amusement ride” means any vehicle, boat, bungee jumping device, or other mechanical device moving upon or within a structure, along cables or rails, through the air by centrifugal force or otherwise, or across water, that is used to convey one or more individuals for amusement, entertainment, diversion, or recreation. “Amusement ride” includes, but is not limited to, devices commonly known as skyrides, ferris wheels, carousels, parachute towers, tunnels of love, bungee jumping devices, and roller coasters. “Amusement ride” does not include: (a) Conveyances for persons in recreational winter sports activities such as ski lifts, ski tows, j-bars, t-bars, and similar devices subject to regulation under Chapter 70.80 RCW; (b) any single-passenger coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically, or electrically operated and customarily placed in a public location and that does not normally require the supervision or services of an operator; (c) non-mechanized playground equipment, including but not limited to, swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, rider-propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, slides, trampolines, and physical fitness devices; or (d) water slides.

“Building” is a structure that stands alone or that is separated from adjoining structures by a minimum two hour rated fire wall, and protected openings complying with the provisions of Section 705 of the International Building Code. The extent and location of such fire walls shall provide a complete separation.

“Certified electrical product” means an electrical product to which a laboratory, accredited by the State of Washington, has the laboratory’s certification mark attached.

“Certification mark” is a specified laboratory label, symbol, or other identifying mark that indicates the manufacturer produced the product in compliance with appropriate standards or that the product has been tested for specific end uses.

“City” means the City of Bellevue.

“Chapter” unless elsewhere specified means this chapter 23.30, unless expressly used for separate reference.

“Educational Occupancy” refers to a building or portion of a building used primarily for educational purposes by six or more persons at one time for twelve hours per week or four hours in any one day. Educational occupancy includes: Schools (preschool through grade twelve), colleges, academies, universities, and trade schools.

“Electrical equipment” includes electrical conductors, conduit, raceway, apparatus, materials, components, and other electrical equipment not exempted by RCW 19.28.006(8). Any conduit/raceway of a type listed for electrical use is considered to be electrical equipment even if no wiring is installed in the conduit/raceway at the time of the conduit/raceway installation.

“Electrical products certification laboratory” is a laboratory or firm accredited by the state of Washington to perform certification of electrical products.

“Electrical products evaluation laboratory” is a laboratory or firm accredited by the state of Washington to perform on-site field evaluation of electrical products for safety.

“Field evaluated” means an electrical product to which a field evaluation mark is attached. Field evaluation shall include job site inspection unless waived by the department, and may include component sampling and/or laboratory testing.

“Field evaluation mark” is a specified laboratory label, symbol, or other identifying mark indicating the manufacturer produced the product in essential compliance with appropriate standards or that the product has been evaluated for specific end uses.

“Fished wiring” is when cable or conduit is installed within the finished surfaces of an existing building or building structure (e.g., wall, floor or ceiling cavity).

“High-Rise Building” are buildings having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

Exception: The following buildings and structures as defined in the International Building Code shall not be considered as a high-rise building:

1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with IBC Section 412.

2. Open parking garages in accordance with IBC Section 406.3.

3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with IBC Section 3003.1.

4. Low-Hazard special industrial occupancies in accordance with IBC Section 503.1.2.

5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with IBC Section 415.

“IBC” means the International Building Code.

“Industrial control panel” means a factory or user wired assembly of industrial control equipment such as motor controllers, switches, relays, power supplies, computers, cathode ray tubes, transducers, and auxiliary devices used in the manufacturing process to control industrial utilization equipment. The panel may include disconnecting means and motor branch circuit protective devices. Industrial control panels include only those used in a manufacturing process in a food processing or industrial plant.

“Installation” includes the act of installing, connecting, repairing, modifying, or otherwise performing work on an electrical system, component, equipment, or wire except as exempted by WAC 296-46B-925.

“Institutional Occupancy” refers to a building or portion of a building used primarily for detention and correctional occupancies where some degree of restraint or security is required for a time period of twenty-four or more hours. Such occupancies include, but are not restricted to: Penal institutions, reformatories, jails, detention centers, correctional centers, and residential-restrained care.

“Identification plate” is a phenolic or metallic plate or other similar material engraved in block letters at least 1/4" (6 mm) high unless specifically required to be larger by this chapter, suitable for the environment and application. The letters and the background shall be in contrasting colors. Screws, rivets, or methods specifically described in this chapter shall be used to affix an identification plate to the equipment or enclosure.

“Labeled” means an electrical product that bears a certification mark issued by a laboratory accredited by the state of Washington.

“Laboratory” may be either an electrical product(s) certification laboratory or an electrical product(s) evaluation laboratory.

“Like-in-kind” means having similar characteristics such as voltage requirement, current draw, circuit overcurrent and short circuit characteristics, and function within the system. Like-in-kind also includes any equipment component authorized by the manufacturer as a suitable component replacement part.

“Listed” means equipment has been listed and identified by a laboratory approved by the State of Washington for the appropriate equipment standard per this chapter.

“Low voltage” means:

(a) NEC, Class 1 power limited circuits at 30 volts maximum.

(b) NEC, Class 2 circuits powered by a Class 2 power supply as defined in NEC 725.41(A).

(d) Circuits of Telecommunications systems as defined in chapter 19.28 RCW.

“NRTL” means Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory accredited by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7.

“Point of contact” for utility work, means the point at which a customer’s electrical system connects to the serving utility system.

“Stand-alone amplified sound or public address system” is a system that has distinct wiring and equipment for audio signal generation, recording, processing, amplification, and reproduction. This definition does not apply to telecommunications installations.

“Telecommunications installations” is as defined in RCW 19.28.400 for both regulated carriers and unregulated local service providers.

“Under the control of a utility” for the purposes of RCW 19.28.091 is when electrical equipment is owned by the utility or when electrical equipment is not owned by a utility and:

(a) Is located in a vault, room, closet, or similar enclosure that is secured by a lock or seal so that access is restricted to the utility’s personnel; or:

(b) The utility is obligated by contract to maintain the equipment and the contract provides that access to the equipment is restricted to the utility’s personnel or other qualified personnel.

“Utility system” means electrical equipment owned by or under the control of a serving utility that is used for the transmission or distribution of electricity from the source of supply to the point of contact.

“Utilization voltage” means the voltage level employed by the utility’s customer for connection to lighting fixtures, motors, heaters, or other electrically operated equipment other than power transformers.

“ WAC” means Washington Administrative Code.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.110.2 National Electrical Code Article 110.2 amended – Approval.

Article 110.2 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of Article 110.2:

All materials, devices, appliances, and equipment, not exempted in state law chapter 19.28 RCW, shall conform to applicable standards recognized by the Building Official, be listed, or field evaluated by an accredited electrical products testing laboratory. Equipment shall not be energized until such standards are met, unless specific permission has been granted by the Building Official.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.110.3 National Electrical Code Article 110.3 amended – Examination, identification, installation, and use of equipment.

Article 110.3 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection to be known as subsection 110.3(C), to read as follows:

(C) Industrial control panels and utilization equipment. Control panels and utilization equipment installed in industrial plants will be determined to meet the minimum electrical safety standards for installations by one of the following methods:

(a) Listing and Labeling by an accredited electrical products testing laboratory.

(b) Field evaluation by an accredited electrical products testing laboratory:

(i) If the equipment usage is changed to other than industrial utilization equipment or electrical modifications are made to the equipment, the equipment must be successfully listed or field evaluated by an accredited electrical products testing laboratory approved by the State of Washington under WAC 296-46B-999.

(ii) The equipment shall be permanently installed at the owner’s facility and inspected per the requirements of this Chapter.

(c) Normal inspection as part of the electrical inspection process included with the general wiring inspection of a building, structure, or other electrical installation for compliance with codes and rules adopted under this chapter. Normal inspection will only be made for equipment using listed components and wired to the requirements of the NEC.

Use of industrial control panel(s) or equipment before its evaluation or final inspection, must be authorized by the Building Official or designated representative prior to its being energized.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.110.12 National Electrical Code Article 110.12 amended – Mechanical execution of work.

Article 110.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new subsections to be known as subsections 110.12(D) and 110.12(E), to read as follows:

(D) Abandoned Conductors and Cables. Electrical conductors or cables shall not be abandoned in place. Unused electrical conductors, or cables, regardless of voltage, and communication cables not in use shall be removed from the building or structure back to the originating panel board unless otherwise authorized by the Building Official or designated representative.

(E) Old, Used or Damaged Material and Equipment. Old, used or damaged electrical equipment, conductors or materials shall not be reinstalled or used in any new work without prior approval of the Building Official or designated representative.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.110.16 National Electrical Code Article 110.16 amended – Flash protection.

Article 110.16 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of the first paragraph, to read as follows:

The flash protection marking shall be an identification plate or label meeting ANSI Standards Z535.4-1998 or be of a type approved by the Building Official or designated representative. The plate or label may be installed at the factory or in the field. The plate or label may be mounted using adhesive. The plate or label shall include the flash hazard category, the incident energy level in cal/cm2 at 18 inches from the flash hazard, and the flash hazard boundary.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.110.22 National Electrical Code Article 110.22 amended – Identification of disconnecting means.

A. Article 110.22 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of the first paragraph, to read as follows:

In other than dwelling units, an identification plate or label is required unless the disconnect is a circuit breaker or fused switch installed within a panelboard and its purpose is indicated by the panelboard schedule. The identification plate or label shall include the identification designation of the circuit source panelboard that supplies the disconnect.

B. Article 110.22 of the National Electrical Code further is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of the second paragraph, to read as follows:

The marking shall be in the form of an identification plate or label that is substantially yellow in color. The words “CAUTION – SERIES COMBINATION RATED SYSTEM” shall be on the plate or label in letters at least 13 mm (1/2") high.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.210.8 National Electrical Code Article 210.8 amended – Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

Article 210.8 of the National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:

(B) Other Than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in (1) through (6) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel:

(1) Bathrooms.

(2) Commercial and institutional kitchens. For the purposes of this section, a kitchen is an area with a sink and permanent facilities for food preparation and cooking.

(3) Rooftops.

(4) Outdoors in public spaces. For the purpose of this section, a public space is defined as any space that is for use by, or is accessible to, the public.

Exception to (3) and (4): Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied from a dedicated branch circuit for electric snow-melting or deicing equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 426.

(5) Outdoors, where installed to comply with 210.63.

(6) Countertop surfaces where installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of any sink, fixed water source, or a normally wet or damp location.

EXCEPTION: The laundry receptacle when installed within the dedicated wall space occupied by the clothes washer.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.210.11 National Electrical Code Article 210.11 amended – Branch circuits required.

Article 210.11 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection to be known as subsection 210.11(I)(4), to read as follows:

(4) Unfinished spaces. In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one additional branch circuit shall be provided for unfinished spaces adaptable to future dwelling unit living areas that are not readily accessible to the service or branch circuit panelboard. The circuits shall terminate in a suitable box(es). The box shall contain an identification of the intended purpose of the circuit(s). The branch circuit panelboard shall have adequate space and capacity for the intended load(s).

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.210.12 National Electrical Code Article 210.12 amended – Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection.

Article 210.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:

For the purpose of this section, dwelling unit bedrooms include spaces that are:

1. Accessed only through the bedroom;

2. Ancillary to the bedroom’s function; and

3. Contain branch circuits that supply 125 volt, 15 and 20 ampere outlets.

For the purposes of this section, such spaces will include, but not be limited to, spaces such as closets and sitting areas, but will not include bathrooms.

Branch/feeder AFCIs shall be permitted to be used to meet the requirements of 210.12(B) until January 1, 2008.

Exception: The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit provided:

1. The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors.

2. The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a metal raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.215.10 National Electrical Code Article 215.10 amended – Ground-fault protection of equipment.

Article 215.10 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new paragraph following the first paragraph of Article 215.10 to read as follows:

Equipment ground fault protection systems shall be performance tested prior to being placed into service to verify proper installation and operation of the system as determined by the manufacturer’s published instructions. This test or a subsequent test shall include all system feeders. A firm having qualified personnel and proper equipment shall perform the tests required. A copy of the manufacturer’s performance testing instructions and a written performance acceptance test record signed by the person performing the test shall be provided for the inspector’s records at the time of inspection. The performance acceptance test record shall include test details including, but not limited to all trip settings and measurements taken during the test. The equipment being tested shall be labeled identifying the date of the test, the firm performing the test, and all settings for the equipment tested.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.220.12 National Electrical Code Article 220.12 amended – Lighting load for specified occupancies.

Article 220.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text following the first paragraph, to read as follows:

Exception: In determining feeder and service entrance conductor sizes and equipment ratings, the currently adopted Washington State Energy Code unit lighting power allowance table and footnotes may be used in lieu of NEC 220.12.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.220.87 National Electrical Code Article 220.87 amended – Determining existing loads.

Article 220.87 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of subsection (1), Exception, to read as follows:

In addition to the 30-day demand data, the following information shall be provided:

(a) The date of the measurements.

(b) A statement attesting to the validity of the demand data, signed by a professional electrical engineer or the electrical administrator of the electrical contractor performing the measurement.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004. Formerly 23.30.220.35.)

23.30.225.32 National Electrical Code Article 225.32 amended – Location.

A. Article 225.32 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new paragraph following the first paragraph of Article 225.32, to read as follows:

Feeder disconnects, panelboards, subpanels, and similar electrical equipment shall be installed so that they are readily accessible and may not be installed in bathrooms, clothes closets, or shower rooms. All indoor feeder disconnects, panelboards and subpanels and similar electrical equipment shall have adequate working space and be adequately illuminated.

B. Article 225.32 of the National Electrical Code is further amended and supplemented by the addition of new subsections to be known as subsections 225.32(1) and 225.32(2), to read as follows:

(1) Outside locations: Where the feeder disconnecting means is installed outside of a building or structure it shall be on the building or structure supplied. The building disconnecting means may supply only 1 building or structure unless the secondary building(s) or structure(s) has a separate building disconnecting means meeting the requirements of this subsection. The disconnecting means shall have an identification plate with at least 1/2" high letters identifying:

(a) The building or structure served; and

(b) Its function as the building or structure main disconnect(s).

(2) Inside location: Where the feeder disconnecting means is installed inside the building or structure, it shall be located so that the feeder raceway or cable extends no more than 15' inside the building or structure.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.230.2 National Electrical Code Article 230.2 amended – Number of services.

Article 230.2 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new paragraph following the first paragraph, to read as follows:

Each portion of a building or structure separated by one or more Fire Walls that comply with Section 705 of the International Building Code may be considered a separate building. Fire Walls shall not be less than 2 hr. fire-resistance rated. The extent and location of such Fire Walls shall provide a complete separation.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.230.28 National Electrical Code Article 230.28 amended – Service mast as support.

Article 230.28 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of the first paragraph, to read as follows:

Where a raceway-type service mast is used as support for service-drop conductors the following conditions shall be met:

(1) Raceway type service mast shall be a minimum of 2 inch rigid metal conduit.

(2) An approved roof flashing be installed on each mast where it passes through a roof. Plastic, non-hardening mastic shall be placed between lead-type flashings and the conduit. Approved neoprene type roof flashings may be permitted.

(3) Masts shall be braced, secured, and supported in such a manner that no pressure from the attached conductors will be exerted on a roof flashing, meter base, or other enclosures.

(4) Utilization of couplings for a mast shall not be permitted above the point the mast is braced, secured, or supported.

(5) Except as otherwise required by the serving utility, service mast support guys shall be installed if the service drop attaches to the mast more than 600 mm (24 in.) above the roof line or if the service drop is greater than 100' in length from the pole or support. Masts for support of other than service drops shall comply with this requirement as well.

(6) Intermediate support masts shall be installed in an approved manner with methods identical or equal to those required for service masts.

(7) For altered services, where it is impractical to install U bolt mast supports due to interior walls remaining closed, it may be permissible to use other alternate mast support methods such as heavy gauge, galvanized, electrical channel material that is secured to 2 or more wooden studs with 5/16" diameter or larger galvanized lag bolts.

(8) Conductors shall extend a minimum of 450 mm (18 in.) from all mastheads to permit connection to the connecting overhead wiring.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.230.43 National Electrical Code Article 230.43 amended – Wiring methods for 600 volts, nominal, or less.

Article 230.43 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of Article 230.43, to read as follows:

Wiring methods for service conductors not exceeding 600 volts, nominal, within a building or structure is limited to the following methods:

1. Rigid metal conduit;

2. Intermediate metal conduit;

3. Wireways;

4. Busways;

5. Auxiliary gutters;

6. Rigid nonmetallic conduit;

7. Cablebus;

8. Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable (type MI).

EXCEPTION: With the approval of the Building Official existing electrical metallic tubing used for service entrance conductors may be permitted to remain, provided it meets all of the following conditions:

(a) It was installed prior to October 1984;

(b) It is properly grounded;

(d) It is the proper size for the installed conductors.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.230.70 National Electrical Code Article 230.70 amended – General.

A. Article 230.70 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new subsections to be known as subsections 230.70(A)(1)(a) and 230.70(A)(1)(b), to read as follows:

(a) Outside location: The service disconnect means shall be installed on the building or structure it serves. The service disconnection means shall be labeled with a plate with 1/2 inch letters providing the following information:

(i) The building or structure served; and

(ii) Its function as the building or structure main service disconnect(s).

(b) Inside location: Where the service disconnect is installed inside the building or structure, it shall be located so that the service raceway extends no more than 15 feet inside the building or structure served. Service disconnecting means, panel boards, subpanels and similar electrical equipment shall be adequately illuminated.

B. Article 230.70(A)(2) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented to read as follows:

(2) Bathrooms. Service disconnection means, panel boards, subpanels and similar electrical equipment shall not be installed in bathrooms, clothes closets, or shower rooms.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.230.90 National Electrical Code Article 230.90 amended – Service equipment – Overcurrent protection.

Article 230.90 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of Article 230.90(A), Exception No. 3, to read as follows:

Where the service conductors have a lesser ampacity than the overcurrent protection or the equipment rating that they terminate in or on, an identification plate showing the ampacity of the conductors shall be installed on the service equipment.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.230.95 National Electrical Code Article 230.95 amended – Ground-fault protection of equipment.

Article 230.95 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following paragraph to follow the first paragraph to read as follows:

Equipment ground fault protection systems shall be performance tested prior to being placed into service to verify proper installation and operation of the system as determined by the manufacturer’s published instructions. This test or a subsequent test shall include all system feeders. A firm having qualified personnel and proper equipment must perform the tests required. A copy of the manufacturer’s performance testing instructions and a written performance acceptance test record signed by the person performing the test must be provided for the inspector’s records at the time of inspection. The performance acceptance test record shall include test details including, but not limited to all trip settings and measurements taken during the test. The equipment being tested shall be labeled identifying the date of the test, the firm performing the test, and all settings for the equipment tested.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.230.202 National Electrical Code Article 230.202 amended – Service-entrance conductors.

Article 230.202 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of Article 230.202 subsection (B), to read as follows:

Wiring methods for service conductors exceeding 600 volts, nominal, within a building or structure are limited to the following methods:

1. Rigid metal conduit;

2. Intermediate metal conduit;

3. Busways;

4. Schedule 80 rigid nonmetallic conduit;

5. Cablebus;

6. Metal-clad cable that is exposed for its entire length.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.250.32 National Electrical Code Article 250.32 amended – Two or more buildings or structures supplied from a common service.

Article 250.32 of the National Electrical Code is amended by the deletion of subsection 250.32 (B)(2) in its entirety. (Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.250.50 National Electrical Code Article 250.50 amended – Grounding electrode system.

Article 250.50 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection to be known as subsection 250.50(1), to read as follows:

(1) At each new building or structure served a concrete-encased grounding electrode consisting of at least 6.0 m (20 ft) of bare copper conductor not smaller than #4 AWG meeting the requirements of Article 250.52(A)(3) shall be required as part of the grounding electrode system. Other electrodes of bare or zinc coated steel reinforcing bars or rods meeting the requirements of 250.52(A)(3) may be used if approved by the Building official prior to installation. All electrodes shall be inspected prior to covering, concealing or the placing of concrete.

EXCEPTION: New buildings or structures, job site construction trailers, mobile homes and manufactured homes, when not installed on a permanent concrete foundation.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.250.56 National Electrical Code Article 250.56 amended – Resistance of rod, pipe and plate electrodes.

Repealed by Ord. 5752. (Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.250.104 National Electrical Code Article 250.104 amended – Bonding of piping systems and exposed structural steel.

Article 250.104 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new subsection 250.104(A)(4), to read as follows:

(4) Bonding hot and cold metallic water piping. Hot and cold metal water piping systems are not required to be bonded together if, at the time of inspection, the inspector can determine the metal water piping systems are mechanically and electrically joined by 1 or more metallic mixing valves. Metallic stubs or valves used in nonmetallic plumbing systems are not required to be bonded to the electrical system unless required by the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.250.184 National Electrical Code Article 250.184 amended – Solidly grounded neutral systems.

Article 250.184(A) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new subsections to be known as subsections 250.184(A)(3) and 250.184(A)(4), to read as follows:

(3) Existing installations.

a. The use of a concentric shield will be allowed for use as a neutral conductor for extension, replacement, or repair, if all of the following are complied with:

(i) The existing system uses the concentric shield as a neutral conductor;

(ii) Each individual conductor contains a separate concentric shield sized to no less than 33 1/2% of the ampacity of the phase conductor for 3-phase systems or 100% of the ampacity of the phase conductor for single-phase systems;

(iii) The new or replacement cable’s concentric shield is enclosed inside an outer insulating jacket; and

(iv) Existing cable (i.e., existing cable installed directly in the circuit between the work and the circuit’s overcurrent device) successfully passes the following tests:

(1) A cable maintenance high potential dielectric test. The test shall be performed in accordance with the cable manufacturer’s instruction or the 2001 NETA maintenance test specifications; and

(2) A resistance test of the cable shield. Resistance shall be based on the type, size, and length of the conductor used as the cable shield using the conductor properties described in NEC Table 8 Conductor Properties.

An electrical engineer shall provide a specific certification to the Building Official or designated representative in writing that the test results of the maintenance high potential dielectric test and the resistance test have been reviewed by the electrical engineer and that the cable shield is appropriate for the installation. The electrical engineer shall stamp the certification document with the engineer’s stamp and signature. The document may be in the form of a letter or electrical plans.

Testing results are valid for a period of 7 years from the date of testing. Cable will not be required to be tested at a shorter interval.

b. A concentric shield used as a neutral conductor in a multi-grounded system fulfills the requirements of an equipment grounding conductor.

c. Where a separate conductor is used as the neutral for an extension, replacement, or repair, the conductor shall pass a resistance test. Resistance shall be based on the type, size, and length of the conductor used as the cable shield using the conductor properties described in NEC Table 8 Conductor Properties.

(4) New installations.

(a) New installations shall not include extensions of existing circuits.

(b) The use of the concentric shield will not be allowed for use as a neutral conductor for new installations. A listed separate neutral conductor meeting the requirements of NEC 250.184(A) shall be installed.

Article 250.184 of the National Electrical Code is further amended and supplemented by the deletion of the text of subsection 250.184(B) and replacing it with the following text to read as follows:

(B) Single Point Grounded Systems. The neutral of a solidly grounded neutral system may be grounded at more than one point.

(1) Multiple grounding is permitted at the following locations:

(a) Services;

(b) Underground circuits where the neutral is exposed;

(2) Multiple grounding is not allowed:

(a) For new systems where singlepoint and multigrounded circuits form a single system (e.g., where a singlepoint circuit is derived from a multigrounded circuit); or

(b) In new single phase (i.e., single phase to ground) installations.

Article 250.184 of the National Electrical Code is further amended and supplemented by the deletion of the text of subsection 250.184(C)(2) through (5) and replacing it with the following text to read as follows:

(2) Where a multigrounded neutral system is used, the following will apply for new balanced phase to phase circuits and extensions, additions, replacements; and repairs to all existing systems of 1 kV and over:

(a) For existing systems:

(i) The cable’s concentric shield shall be used as the neutral and all the requirements for neutral conductors described in WAC 296-46B-250-6(a) shall be met; or

(ii) The cable’s concentric shield shall be effectively grounded to a separate bare copper neutral conductor at all locations where the shield is exposed to personnel contact.

(b) For new systems a separate copper neutral shall be installed and the cable’s concentric shield is effectively grounded to the separate neutral at all locations where the shield is exposed to personnel contact.

(i) A minimum of 2 made electrodes, separated by at least 6', shall be installed at each existing and new transformer and switching/overcurrent location and connected to the neutral conductor at that location;

(ii) At least 1 grounding electrode must be installed and connected to the multigrounded neutral every 400 m (1,300 ft.). The maximum distance between adjacent electrodes shall not be more than 400 m (1,300 ft.);

(iii) In a multigrounded shielded cable system, the shielding shall be grounded at each cable joint that is exposed to personnel contact;

(iv) All exposed noncurrent carrying metal parts (e.g., mounting brackets, manhole covers, equipment enclosures, etc.) shall be effectively grounded to the neutral conductor; and

(v) An electrical engineer shall provide a specific certification to the electrical plan review supervisor in writing that the design of the multiple grounding installation has been reviewed by the electrical engineer and the design is in accordance with the requirements of chapter 19.28 RCW, this chapter, and normal standards of care. The electrical engineer shall stamp the certification document with the engineer’s stamp and signature. The document may be in the form of a letter or electrical plans.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.300.4 National Electrical Code Article 300.4 amended – Protection against damage.

Repealed by Ord. 5752. (Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.300.11 National Electrical Code 300.11 amended – Securing and supporting.

Article 300.11(A) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented to read as follows:

(A) Secured in Place. Raceways, cable assemblies, boxes, cabinets, and fittings shall be securely fastened in place. Support wires that do not provide secure support will not be permitted as the sole support. Where permitted by the Building Official and not restricted by Article 300, raceways, cables, or boxes may be installed in suspended ceilings under the following conditions:

(i) Cables, raceways and boxes shall not be supported by the ceiling grid system.

(ii) The raceways or cables shall serve equipment that is located within the ceiling cavity or equipment that is mounted on or supported by the ceiling grid system.

(1) Telecommunications cables, Class 2 cables, or Class 3 cables supported as required by this section, may pass through ceiling cavities without serving equipment mounted on or supported by the ceiling grid system.

(iii) The support wires shall be independent of the ceiling support systems and be capable of securing and supporting the raceways, cables or boxes without reducing the integrity of the suspended ceiling system;

(iv) The independent support wires shall be a minimum #12 AWG and adequate to carry the weight and are securely fastened to the building structure and to the ceiling grid;

(v) Raceways and/or cables are not larger than 3/4" trade size;

(vi) No more than 2 raceways or cables may be supported by any independent support wires and are secured to the support wires by fittings designed and manufactured for the purpose;

(vi) Where support wires are installed exclusively for telecommunications cables, NEC power limited, Class 2, or Class 3 cables the maximum number of cables allowed shall not be more than 2 inch diameter when bundled together.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.310.12 National Electrical Code Article 310.12 amended – Conductor identification.

Article 310.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection to be known as subsection 310.12(D), to read as follows:

(D) Each cable operating at over 600 volts and installed on customer owned systems shall be legibly marked in a permanent manner at each termination point and at each point the cable is accessible. The required marking shall use phase designation, operating voltage, and circuit number if applicable.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.314.15 National Electrical Code Article 314.15 amended – Damp, wet, or hazardous (classified) locations.

Repealed by Ord. 5752. (Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.314.29 National Electrical Code Article 314.29 amended – Boxes and conduit bodies to be accessible.

Repealed by Ord. 5752. (Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.334.10 National Electrical Code Article 334.10 amended – Uses permitted.

Article 334.10 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of subsection (2) of Article 334.10, to read as follows:

Where the building or structure exceeds three floors above grade, type NM, NMC and NMS cables shall be concealed within walls, floors, and ceilings that provide a thermal barrier of material that has at least a 15-minute finish rating as identified in listings of fire-rated assemblies.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.334.12 National Electrical Code Article 334.12 amended – Uses not permitted.

Article 334.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection to be known as subsection 334.12(A)(11), to read as follows:

(11) In Type I or Type II non-combustible construction as defined by the Building Official.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.358.12 National Electrical Code Article 358.12 amended – Uses not permitted.

Article 358.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection to be known as subsection 358.12(7), to read as follows:

(7) Installed in direct contact with the earth or in concrete on or below grade.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.394.12 National Electrical Code Article 394.12 amended – Uses not permitted.

Article 394.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new exception to Article 394.12(5), to read as follows:

Exception: In hollow spaces containing existing knob-and-tube wiring may be allowed to remain provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(i) The wiring shall be surveyed by an appropriately licensed electrical contractor who must certify in writing to the Building Official that the wiring is in good condition with no evidence of improper overcurrent protection, conductor insulation failure or deterioration, and with no improper connections or splices. The electrical inspector must inspect all repairs, alterations, or extensions to the electrical system;

(ii) The insulation shall meet Class I specifications as identified in the Uniform Building Code, with a flame spread factor of 25 or less as tested using ASTM E84-81a. Foam insulation may not be used with knob-and-tube wiring;

(iii) All knob-and-tube circuits shall have overcurrent protection in compliance with NEC Table 310.16, 60 degree centigrade, Column C. Overcurrent protection shall be circuit breakers or Type S fuses.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.406.15 National Electrical Code Article 406.15 added – Tamper-resistant receptacles.

Article 406 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new section to be known as Section 406.15, to read as follows:

406.15 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles. Listed tamper-resistant receptacles or listed tamper-resistant receptacle cover plates are required in all licensed day care centers, all licensed child group care facilities and psychiatric patient care facilities where accessible to children five years of age and under. Listed tamper-resistant receptacles are required in psychiatric patient care facilities where accessible to psychiatric patients over five years of age.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.410.4 National Electrical Code Article 410.4 amended – Luminaires (fixtures) in specific locations.

Article 410.4(D) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of Article 410.4(D) to read as follows:

All luminaires (lighting fixtures) located within a designated shower stall or bathtub area installed less than 2.5 m (8 ft) measured vertically from the shower stall threshold or bathtub rim or bathtub platform shall be fully enclosed and protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.410.30 National Electrical Code Article 410.30 amended – Cord-connected lampholders and luminaires.

Article 410.30 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection to be known as subsection 410.30(C)(1)(3), to read as follows:

(3) The flexible cord connection shall comply with the following:

(a) Connection to a suspended pendant box shall utilize an approved cable connector or clamp to an integral threaded hub;

(b) The length of the cord for a suspended pendant drop from a permanently installed junction box to a suitable tension take-up device shall not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft);

(c) The flexible cord shall be supported at each end with an approved cord grip or strain relief connector fitting/device that will eliminate all stress on the conductor connections;

(d) The flexible cord shall be a minimum #14 AWG copper;

(e) The flexible cord ampacity shall be determined in NEC Table 400.5(A) column A;

(f) The flexible cord shall be hard or extra hard usage; and

(g) A vertical flexible cord supplying electric discharge luminaires shall be secured to the luminaire support as per NEC 334.30(A).

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.422.10 National Electrical Code Article 422.10 amended – Branch-circuit rating.

Article 422.10 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of Article 422.10(A), to read as follows:

Water heaters with a rated circuit load in excess of 3,500 watts, but less than 4,900 watts, at 208 or 240 volts shall be provided with branch circuit conductors not smaller than #10 AWG copper or equal. Overcurrent protection shall comply with NEC 422.11(E).

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.450.27 National Electrical Code Article 450.27 amended – Oil-insulated transformers installed outdoors.

Article 450.27 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of the last paragraph of Article 450.27, to read as follows:

Oil-insulated transformers located adjacent to building(s) or structures shall comply with the following:

(1) Transformers shall not be located closer than 2.5 m (8 ft) to any part of a building or structure constructed of combustible material including any eaves, overhangs or decks;

(2) Transformers shall not be located closer than 900 mm (2 ft) to any part of a building or structure constructed of non-combustible material including any eaves, overhangs or decks and must be outside a line extended vertically from the ends of the eaves, overhangs or rooflines of the building or structure;

(3) Transformers shall not be located closer than 2.5 m (8 ft) to any part of doors, windows, stairways, ventilation openings, other types of openings of all buildings or structures;

(4) Transformers shall be located such that any oil leaking from the transformer will flow away from the building or structure and will not pool; and

(5) Transformers located in areas subject to vehicular traffic shall be provided with adequate guarding.

(6) Enclosures for total underground oil filled transformers shall not be located closer than 2.5 m (8 ft) to any part of a doorway, window, stairway or fire escape. Adequate space must be maintained above the enclosure so that a boom may be used to lift the transformer from the enclosure.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.450.42 National Electrical Code Article 450.42 amended – Walls, roofs, and floors.

Article 450.42 Exception of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented to read as follows:

Exception: Where transformers are protected with automatic sprinkler, water spray, carbon dioxide, or halon and installed in buildings or structures with 5 floors or less above finished grade, construction of 1-hour rating shall be permitted.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.501.200 National Electrical Code Article 501.200 added – Sewage disposal systems.

Article 501 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new Section 501.200, to read as follows:

501.200 Sewage Disposal Systems.

(1) Pumping chambers for sewage, effluent, or grinder pumps in on-site and septic tank effluent pump (S.T.E.P.) disposal systems will be considered unclassified when not more than five residential units are connected to the system, residential units are connected to a utility sewage system, or when nonresidential systems have residential loading characteristics and all of the following general installations requirements are complied with:

(a) The pumping chamber shall be adequately vented. Venting may be accomplished through the building or structure plumbing vents where the system venting has been approved by the local jurisdiction authority or by a direct two-inch minimum vent to the atmosphere;

(b) Equipment that in normal operation may cause an arc or spark shall not be installed in any pumping chamber;

(c) Float switches installed in a pumping chamber shall be hermetically sealed to prevent the entrance of gases or vapors;

(d) Junction boxes, conduits and fittings installed in the septic atmosphere shall be of a non-corrosive type, installed to prevent the entrance of gases or vapors;

(e) Where a conduit system is installed between the pumping chamber and the control panel, motor disconnect, or power source, an approved sealing method shall be installed to prevent the migration of gases or vapors from the pumping chamber, and shall remain accessible; and

(f) Wire splices in junction boxes installed in pumping chambers shall be suitable for wet locations.

(2) Residential wastewater loading characteristics in a nonresidential installation:

(a) For systems that process less than three thousand five hundred gallons of wastewater per day may be certified by:

(i) An on-site wastewater designer licensed under chapter 18.210 RCW; or

(ii) A professional engineer, engaged in the business of on-site wastewater system design, licensed under chapter 18.43 RCW.

(b) For systems that process three thousand five hundred gallons or more of wastewater per day may be certified by a professional engineer, engaged in the business of on-site wastewater system design, licensed under chapter 18.43 RCW.

Written documentation shall be signed and stamped by the designer or engineer and provided to the electrical inspector prior to inspection.

(3) Any residential or nonresidential system that has building or structure floor drains being discharged into the system is classified as Class I Division I. Drains from any commercially made tub, shower, basin, sink, or toilet are not considered floor drains.

(4) Pumping chamber access covers can be covered by gravel, light aggregate, or noncohesive granulated soil, and shall be accessible for excavation. Access covers that are buried shall have their exact location identified at the electrical panel or other prominent location by an identification plate. The authority having jurisdiction for performing electrical inspections must approve the identification plate location.

(5) Indoor grinder pumps installed in chambers with less than fifty gallons capacity are not required to meet the requirements of this section, except for the venting requirements in subsection (1)(a) of this section. Indoor grinder pumps installed in chambers with less than fifty gallons capacity are not classified systems as described in Article 500 NEC.

(6) Secondary treatment effluent pumping chambers such as sand filters are unclassified, and require no special wiring methods.

(7) Inspection approval is required prior to covering or concealing any portion of the septic electrical system, including the pump. New septic and effluent tanks containing electrical wires and equipment shall be inspected and approved prior to being loaded with sewage.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.514.11 National Electrical Code Article 514.11 amended – Circuit disconnects.

Article 514.11 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the last paragraph of Article 514.11(A), to read as follows:

The disconnecting means shall disconnect all conductors of the circuit supplying all station dispensers and/or pumps (including the grounded conductor) simultaneously from the source(s) of supply.

For multi-circuit installations, an electrically held normally open contactor operated by a push-button or other suitable device may serve as the disconnecting means. The push button or disconnecting device shall not function as the resetting mechanism for the electrically held contactor. The resetting means shall meet the following:

(1) Located at least 4.5 m (15 ft) or out of sight of the pushbutton; and

(2) Protected by a suitable cover or guard; and

(3) Identified with an approved identification plate that is substantially black in color with white lettering.

The disconnecting means shall be labeled with an identification plate, with letters at least 1" high, as the emergency disconnecting means.

The disconnecting means or operator shall be:

(1) Substantially red in color; and

(2) For attended facilities – Shall be readily accessible and shall be located outdoors and within sight of the pump or dispensing equipment it controls; or

(3) For unattended facilities – shall be readily accessible and shall be located within sight, but at least 20' from the pump or dispensing equipment it controls.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.517.30 National Electrical Code Article 517.30 amended – Essential electrical systems for hospitals.

Article 517.30(D) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented to read as follows:

(D) Capacity of Systems. In health care facilities, the following methods shall be used to determine adequate capacity and ratings of equipment providing electrical power for the essential electrical systems.

(1) Systems in new facilities:

(a) Emergency system: The emergency branch shall consist of 2 branches known as:

(i) Life safety system: The feeder conductors and equipment used to supply electrical power to the life safety branch shall be determined by summation of the connected loads as determined by article 220 NEC and may not be subjected to any reduction due to the diversity of the loads. Feeder and equipment will be subject to a 125% multiplier for continuous loads in accordance with article 220 NEC.

(ii) Critical branch system: The feeder conductors and equipment shall be calculated in accordance with article 220 NEC, including a level of diversity as determined by such article.

(b) Equipment branch: The feeder conductors and equipment used to supply electrical power to the equipment branch of the essential electrical system shall be calculated in accordance with article 220 NEC, including a level of diversity as determined by such article.

(c) Generator sizing: The rating of the generator(s) supplying electrical power to the essential system of a health care facility shall meet or exceed the summation of the loads determined in (a) and (b) of this subsection with no additional demand factors applied. Momentary X-ray loads may be ignored if the generator is rated at least 300% of the largest momentary X-ray load connected.

(2) Existing essential systems in facilities to which additional load is to be added:

(a) Existing loads: The existing loads of the separate branches of the essential electrical system may be determined by NEC Article 220.35(1).

(b) Added loads: Added loads to the separate branches of the essential electrical system shall be determined by subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Generator sizing: The rating of the generator(s) supplying electrical power to the essential electrical system shall meet or exceed the summation of the loads determined by (a) and (b) of this subsection with no additional demand factors applied.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.517.31 National Electrical Code Article 517.31 amended – Emergency systems.

Repealed by Ord. 5752. (Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.519 National Electrical Code Article 519 created – Educational and institutional occupancies.

The National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new article to be known as Article 519, Educational and Institutional Occupancies, to read as follows:

ARTICLE 519 Educational and Institutional Occupancies.

519.1 Scope. This article covers educational and institutional occupancies as defined in the Article.

519.3 Definitions. The following definitions apply to this Article.

A. Educational Occupancy refers to a building or portion of a building used primarily for educational purposes by six or more persons at one time for twelve hours per week or four hours in any one day. Educational occupancy includes: Schools (preschool through grade twelve), colleges, academies, universities, and trade schools.

B. Institutional Occupancy refers to a building or portion of a building used primarily for detention and correctional occupancies where some degree of restraint or security is required for a time period of twenty-four or more hours. Such occupancies include, but are not restricted to: Penal institutions, reformatories, jails, detention centers, correctional centers, and residential-restrained care.

519.5 Wiring Methods. The wiring methods in educational or institutional occupancies shall be limited to metallic or nonmetallic raceways, MI, MC, or AC cable.

Exception: limited energy system may use wiring methods in accordance with this Code.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.520.44 National Electrical Code Article 520.44 Table deleted – Ampacity of listed extra-hard-usage cords and cables.

Article 520.44 Table of the National Electrical Code is deleted and all references to Table 520.44 in NEC Article 520. The ampacity of conductors shall be determined as provided in NEC Article 400. (Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.525.1 National Electrical Code Article 525.1 amended – Scope.

Article 525.1 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending Article 525.1 to read as follows:

525.1 Scope. This article covers the installation of portable wiring and equipment for carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar functions, including wiring in or on all structures. In addition to the requirements in this Article, all wiring and equipment for carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar functions shall also comply with WAC 296-403A.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.553.4 National Electrical Code Article 553.4 amended – Location of service equipment.

Article 553.4 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending Article 553.4 to read as follows:

553.4 Location of Service Equipment. The service equipment for floating buildings and similar facilities shall have a readily accessible service rated disconnect located on the shoreline within sight of the shoreline connection of the dock, wharf or similar structure to which the floating building or similar facility is moored.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.553.6 National Electrical Code Article 553.6 amended – Feeder conductors.

Article 553.6 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new text to follow the first paragraph of Article 553.6, to read as follows:

Floating buildings or similar facilities shall have a disconnecting means located within sight of each floating building or similar facility. The disconnecting means shall be installed adjacent to but not in or on, the floating building or similar facility.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.553.7 National Electrical Code Article 553.7(B) amended – Wiring methods.

Article 553.7(B) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new text to follow the first paragraph of Article 553.7(B), to read as follows:

Where flexible cables or cords are used they shall comply with Article 555.13(2). Conductors operating in excess of 600 volts, nominal, shall not be installed on floating portions of a floating building or similar facility.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.555.1 National Electrical Code Article 555.1 amended – Scope.

Article 555.1 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending the last paragraph of Article 555.1, to read as follows:

Private, non-commercial docking facilities constructed or occupied for the use of the owner or residents of the associated single family dwelling are covered by this article.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.555.5 National Electrical Code Article 555.5 amended – Transformers.

Article 555.5 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending the last paragraph of Article 555.5, to read as follows:

Transformers and enclosures shall be specifically approved for the intended location. The bottom of enclosures for transformers shall be located a minimum of 12'' above the deck of a dock.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.555.7 National Electrical Code Article 555.7 amended – Location of service equipment.

Article 555.7 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending the last paragraph of Article 555.7, to read as follows:

The service equipment for floating docks or marinas shall be located adjacent to and within sight but not on or in, the floating structure.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.555.9 National Electrical Code Article 555.9 amended – Electrical connections.

Article 555.9 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new exception to read as follows:

Exception: Connections approved for wet locations.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.555.10 National Electrical Code Article 555.10 amended – Electrical equipment enclosures.

Article 555.10 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to follow the first sentence of subsection (B), to read as follows:

All enclosures shall be corrosion resistant; gasketed enclosures shall be arranged with a weep hole to discharge condensation.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.555.13 National Electrical Code Article 555.13 amended – Wiring methods and installation.

Article 555.13 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending the first paragraph of subsection (B)(1) of Article 555.13, to read as follows:

(1) Overhead Wiring. Overhead wiring shall be installed to avoid possible contact with masts and other parts of boats being moored, stored, serviced or moved.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.555.19 National Electrical Code Article 555.19 amended – Receptacles.

Article 555.19 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to follow the first sentence of Article 555.19, to read as follows:

Shore Power Receptacles that provide shore power for boats shall be rated not less than 20 amperes and shall be single outlet type and shall be of the locking and grounding type or pin and sleeve type.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.555.21 National Electrical Code Article 555.21 amended – Gasoline dispensing stations – Hazardous (classified) locations.

Article 555.21 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new subsections to follow the first sentence of Article 555.21 to be known as Article 555.21(A) and (B), to read as follows:

(A) Boundary classifications.

(1) Class I, Division 1. The area under the dispensing unit is a Class I, Division 1 location. If a dock has one or more voids, pits, vaults, boxes, depressions, or similar spaces where flammable liquid or vapor can accumulate below the dock surface and within 20' horizontally of the dispensing unit, then the area below the top of the dock and within 20' horizontally of the dispensing unit is a Class I, Division 1 location.

(2) Class I, Division 2. The area 18'' above the water line and within 20' horizontally of the dispensing unit is a Class I, Division 2 location. If a dock has one or more voids, pits, vaults, boxes, depressions, or similar spaces where flammable liquid or vapor can accumulate below the dock surface and within 20' horizontally of the dispensing unit, then the area to 18'' above the top and adjacent to the sides of the dock and within 20' horizontally of the dispensing unit is a Class I, Division 2 location.

(B) Portable power cable. Portable power cable will be allowed as a permanent wiring method in Class I, Division 2 locations when protected from physical damage.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.590.1 National Electrical Code Article 590.1 amended – Scope.

Article 590.1 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented to read as follows:

590.1 Scope. The provisions of this article apply to temporary electrical power and lighting installations. For the purposes of this section, any circuit used for construction purposes is considered to be temporary.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.590.4 National Electrical Code Article 590.4(G) amended – Splices.

Article 590.4(G) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending the first sentence of Article 590.4(G), to read as follows:

(G) Splices. On construction sites, a junction box is required for splices or junction connections where splices of conductors are less than 2.5 m (8 ft) from grade or floor level or where subject to contact from personnel.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004. Formerly 23.30.527.4(G).)

23.30.600.3 National Electrical Code Article 600.3 amended – Listing.

Article 600.3 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following new text to follow the first paragraph, to read as follows:

Electric signs within the scope of Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Electric Signs UL 48, shall be listed. Electric signs not covered under the Standards for Electric Signs UL 48 shall be required to be installed in conformance with this Code or be field evaluated by an accredited electrical products testing laboratory.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.600.10 National Electrical Code Article 600.10 amended – Portable or mobile signs.

A. Article 600.10 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection (C) to Article 600.10, to read as follows:

(C) Wet or Damp Location. Portable or mobile signs in wet or damp locations shall comply with 600.10(C)(1) and (C)(2). Each portable or mobile sign shall have a receptacle outlet, which complies with 406.8(B), installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the sign.

B. Article 600.10 of the National Electrical Code is further amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection (E), to read as follows:

(E) Supply. Extension cords shall not be permitted to supply portable or mobile signs.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.600.21 National Electrical Code Article 600.21 amended – Ballasts, transformers, and electronic power supplies.

Article 600.21 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection (G), to read as follows:

(G) Outside Awnings. Luminaires installed in outdoor awnings shall be of a type that is suitable for wet locations and be connected by a wiring method suitable for wet locations. Fluorescent luminaires shall be installed so that no part of the luminaire is located closer than 6'' to the awning fabric. Incandescent luminaires shall be installed so that no part of the luminaire is located closer than 18'' to the awning fabric. Luminaires installed in outside awnings shall be controlled by a disconnect installed in conformance with 600.6.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.600.30 National Electrical Code Article 600.30 amended – Applicability.

Article 600.30 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending Article 600.30, to read as follows:

600.30 Applicability. Part II of this article shall apply to all field-installed skeleton tubing and neon circuit conductors. These requirements are in addition to the requirements in Part I.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.680.4 National Electrical Code Article 680.4 amended – Approval of equipment.

Article 680.4 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following new text to follow the first paragraph, to read as follows:

Electrical components which have failed and require replacement be replaced with identical products unless the replacement part is no longer available; in which case, a like-in-kind product may be substituted provided the mechanical and grounding integrity of the equipment is maintained.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.680.12 National Electrical Code Article 680.12 amended – Maintenance disconnecting means.

Article 680.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new text to the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:

The maintenance disconnect for a swimming pool, hot tub, spa, or swim spa shall not be located closer than 5' from the inside wall of the pool, hot tub, spa, or swim spa.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.680.13 National Electrical Code Article 680.13 new – Field installed equipment.

Article 680 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new section to be known as Article 680.13 to read as follows:

680.13 Field Installed Equipment. Field installed electrical equipment for a swimming pool, hot tub, spa or swim spa shall not be located closer than 5' from inside wall of the swimming pool, hot tub, spa or swim spa. The 5' separation may be reduced by the installation of a permanent barrier, such as a solid wall, fixed glass windows or doors, etc. The 5' separation shall be determined by the shortest path or route that a cord can travel from the spa, hot tub, swim spa, or swimming pool to the equipment.

Field installed electrical equipment shall meet the following additional requirements:

(1) Heaters are listed as a “swimming pool heater or a spa heater”;

(2) Pumps are listed as a “swimming pool pump” or “spa pump” or “swimming pool/spa pump”;

(3) Other equipment such as panelboards, conduit, and wire are suitable for the environment and comply with the applicable codes.

(4) The field assembly or installation of “recognized components” shall not be permitted.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.680.40 National Electrical Code Article 680.40 amended – General.

Article 680.40 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new subsections (A) and (B), to read as follows:

(A) Modular, Self-Contained Spa or Hot Tubs. Equipment assemblies for self-contained spas or hot tubs shall be installed within 1.5 m (5 ft.) from the inside wall of the spa or hot tub. Equipment assemblies shall be listed or field evaluated as a unit with the spa or hot tub.

(B) Packaged Spa or Hot Tub Equipment Assemblies. Equipment assemblies (skid pack) pre-packaged by a factory shall not be installed closer than 1.5 m (5 ft.) from the inside wall of the spa or hot tub and shall be listed as a package unit.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.680.70 National Electrical Code Article 680.70 amended – General.

Article 680.70 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of the following text to the end of the first paragraph, to read as follows:

Hydromassage bathtubs shall be listed as a unit and bear a listing mark which reads “Hydromassage bathtub.”

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.700.6 National Electrical Code Article 700.6 amended – Transfer equipment.

Article 700.6 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection (E), to read as follows:

(E) Location. In high-rise buildings and underground buildings, per IBC 403 and 405 respectively, the emergency transfer switches where required by the IBC or this code shall be located in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment and shall be enclosed in a room constructed of not less than 2-hour fire-resistive-rated fire barriers ventilated directly to and from the exterior. The emergency transfer switches, where required by the IBC or this code in other buildings or uses, shall be located in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment and shall be enclosed in a room constructed of not less than 1-hour fire-resistive-rated fire barriers ventilated directly to and from the exterior. Power distribution from the two sources to the emergency transfer switches shall be by independent routes.

Exception: System components described in Article 701 may occupy the same dedicated spaces as emergency systems.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.700.9 National Electrical Code Article 700.9 amended – Wiring – Emergency systems.

Article 700.9 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by amending Article 700.9(A), to read as follows:

(A) Identification.

(1) Emergency systems. All boxes and enclosures larger than 150 mm (6 in.) by 150 mm (6 in.) (including transfer switches, generators and power panels) for emergency circuits shall be permanently marked with an identification plate that is orange in color so they will be readily identified as a component of the emergency circuit or system. All other device and junction boxes for emergency systems and circuits shall be orange in color, both inside and outside.

(2) Smoke Control Systems. All boxes and enclosures larger than 150 mm (6 in.) by 150 mm (6 in.) (including transfer switches, generators and power panels) for smoke control power and circuits shall be permanently marked with an identification plate that is orange in color with a yellow diagonal stripe so they will be readily identified as a component of the smoke control circuit or system. All other device and junction boxes for smoke control systems and circuits shall be orange in color both inside and outside. Cover plates shall be orange in color with a yellow diagonal stripe. Raceways for stair and elevator pressurization system wiring shall be identified by labels or color coding and shall be visible at the time of inspection.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.700.12 National Electrical Code Article 700.12 amended – Sources of power.

A. Article 700.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new text added to the first paragraph to read as follows:

For energization of specific emergency equipment see City of Bellevue Building Code Article 23.10.403 Table 403(1).

B. Article 700.12 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new paragraph following the last paragraph to read as follows:

In high-rise buildings and underground buildings, per IBC 403 and 405 respectively, the emergency source of power shall be located in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment and shall be enclosed in a room constructed of not less than 2-hour fire-resistive-rated fire barriers ventilated directly to and from the exterior. In other buildings or uses the emergency source of power, where required by the IBC or this code shall be located in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment and shall be enclosed in a room constructed of not less than 1-hour fire-resistive-rated fire barriers ventilated directly to and from the exterior. Power distribution from the emergency source to the emergency transfer switch shall be by an independent route from the normal source.

C. Article 700.12(B)(6) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new text following the first paragraph to read as follows:

A generator set located less than 3 m (10 ft) from the building(s) shall be enclosed within an approved structure of 1-hour fire resistive construction. Where located more than 3 m (10 ft) but less than 6 m (20 ft) shall be within an approved enclosure.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.700.27 National Electrical Code Article 700.27 amended – Coordination.

Article 700.27 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new exception following the first paragraph to read as follows:

Exception: The requirements for selective coordination described are not required where the emergency system was installed prior to June 1, 2006. For new emergency systems that are supplied from an existing emergency system installed prior to June 1, 2006, the new portion of the emergency system shall comply with NEC 700.27. The ground fault sensing function of overcurrent protective devices will only be required to selectively coordinate with the ground fault sensing functions of other overcurrent protective devices.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.700.30 National Electrical Code Article 700.30 new – Smoke control systems, pressurization wiring and equipment.

Article 700 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new section to be known as Article 700.30 to read as follows:

700.30 Smoke Control Systems, Pressurization Wiring and Equipment. Where smoke control, stair pressurization and elevator pressurization are required by City of Bellevue Building Code Chapter 23.10, all power and control wiring and equipment, including the emergency source of power and transfer switch(s) for smoke control, stair pressurization and elevator pressurization systems shall be installed in accordance with this Article (NEC 700-Emergency Systems), and IBC Section 403 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS, IBC Section 405 UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS and IBC Section 909 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS as amended and adopted by the City of Bellevue Building Code, Chapter 23.10 BCC.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.701.7 National Electrical Code Article 701.7 amended – Transfer equipment.

Article 701.7 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection (D), to read as follows:

(D) Location. In high-rise buildings the legally required standby source of power and its transfer switches shall be located in a separate room from the normal power source including transformers and distribution equipment and shall be enclosed in a room constructed of not less than 2-hour fire-resistive-rated fire barriers ventilated directly to and from the exterior. Power distribution from the two sources shall be by independent routes.

Exception: System components described in Article 700 may occupy the same dedicated spaces as the legally required standby systems.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.701.11 National Electrical Code Article 701.11 amended – Legally required standby systems.

Article 701.11(B)(5) of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new text following the first paragraph to read as follows:

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.701.18 National Electrical Code Article 701.18 amended – Coordination.

Article 701.18 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new exception following the first paragraph to read as follows:

Exception: The requirements for selective coordination described are not required where the legally required standby system was installed prior to June 1, 2006. For new legally required standby systems that are supplied from an existing legally required standby system installed prior to June 1, 2006, the new portion of the legally required standby system shall comply with NEC 701.18. The ground fault sensing function of overcurrent protective devices will only be required to selectively coordinate with the ground fault sensing functions of other overcurrent protective devices.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.760.3 National Electrical Code Article 760.3 amended – Other articles.

Article 760.3 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection (G), to read as follows:

(G) Suspended Ceilings. The installation of fire alarm cables and raceways installed in hollow spaces of suspended ceilings shall comply with Section 300.11(A) of this code.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.760.10 National Electrical Code Article 760.10 amended – Fire alarm circuit identification.

Article 760.10 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of new text to follow the end of the first paragraph, to read as follows:

Device and junction boxes for fire alarm systems shall be red in color, both inside and outside. Power-limited fire protective signaling circuit conductors shall be durably and plainly marked in or on junction boxes or other enclosures to indicate that it is a power-limited fire protective signaling circuit.

All device boxes, junction boxes and enclosures for smoke control systems larger than 150 mm (6 in.) by 150 mm (6 in.) shall be permanently marked with an identification plate that is red in color with a yellow diagonal stripe so they will be readily identified as a component of the smoke control circuit or system. All other device and junction boxes for smoke control systems and circuits shall be red in color both inside and outside. Cover plates shall be red in color with a yellow diagonal stripe,

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 2, 2004.)

23.30.760.12 National Electrical Code Article 760 amended – Fire alarm systems.

Article 760 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new Section 760.12 to read as follows:

760.12 Detection and control systems. Wiring for fire detection systems providing power, detection, or control input or output signals to mechanical smoke control systems, stair and elevator pressurization systems or elements thereof shall be fully enclosed within a continuous metallic raceway system. The installation of the wiring system shall be installed in accordance with this Article (NEC 760-Fire Alarm Systems), IBC Section 403 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS, IBC Section 405 UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS and IBC Section 909 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS as amended and adopted by the City of Bellevue Building Code, Chapter 23.10 BCC. The installation shall ensure the survivability of circuits for the specified time for evacuation of the building as determined by the Fire Code Official.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.770.3 National Electrical Code Article 770.3 amended – Other articles.

Article 770.3 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection (C), to read as follows:

(C) Suspended Ceilings. The installation of optical fiber cables and raceways installed in hollow spaces of suspended ceilings shall comply with Section 300.11(A) of this code.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.800.3 National Electrical Code Article 800.3 amended – Other articles.

Article 800.3 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new subsection (E), to read as follows:

(E) Suspended Ceilings. The installation of communication cables and raceways installed in hollow spaces of suspended ceilings shall comply with Section 300.11(A) of this code.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.800.4 National Electrical Code Article 800 amended – Communications circuits.

Article 800 of the National Electrical Code is amended and supplemented by the addition of a new Section 800.4, to read as follows:

800.4 Designation of Telecommunications Network Demarcation Point.

(A) Definitions.

(1) “CWSTP (Cable, Wire and Service Termination Policy)” is the policy of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) prescribed by tariff that governs negotiations between building owners and telecommunications service providers regarding the configuration of POP(s) and demarcation point(s) in multi-tenant buildings when a MPOE policy is not elected by the telecommunications service provider.

(2) “MPOE (Minimum Point of Entry)” is a building wiring policy of the FCC and WUTC for multi tenant environment locations that can be elected by telecommunications service providers. It prescribes that the telecommunications service provider will provide a single POP for access to its network and is located either at the closest practicable point to where a telecommunications service provider’s facilities (fiber, coax, or copper) crosses a property line or at the closest practicable point to where the wiring enters a multiunit building or buildings. All demarcations provided for customers and end-users by the provider will be placed within 12 inches of that POP.

(3) “POP (Point-of-Presence),” also called a “POT (Point-of-Termination),” is a designated point at or near a customer premises at which a telecommunications service provider’s facilities for the provision of access service ends. This can be a fiber, coax, or copper connection point. Depending on the telecommunications service provider’s CWSTP with the individual building owner demarcations may be established at the POP or at other designated locations. When the customer of a telecommunications service provider is another carrier, the demarcation will be at the closest POP to the end-user. A telecommunications service provider may have multiple POPs within a multiple tenant environment.

(B) Installation.

(1) All telecommunications installations on an end-user’s property, beyond the end-user’s telecommunications network demarcation point, made by a telecommunications service provider, both inside and outside of a building or structure, shall conform to all licensing, certification, installation, permitting, and inspection requirements described in chapter 19.28 RCW and this code.

(2) Telecommunications service providers including its subcontractors and agents shall install and maintain points of demarcation in conformance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 47, Chapter 1, Part 68, Subpart B, Sec. 68.105 and may not place a point of demarcation further than 12 inches within an end-user’s occupied space.

(3) The telecommunications service provider shall identify the telecommunications network demarcation point(s) with an identification plate or label having:

(a) The provider’s name;

(b) Customer/end user’s name; and

(4) The CFR prescribes that telecommunications service providers shall choose either a MPOE (Minimum Point of Entry) or CWSTP (Cable Wire Service Termination Policy) which regulates where demarcations are placed within a multi-tenant environment.

(5) A Telecommunications service provider, including its subcontractors and agents provisioning service for a second provider who is not the end-user of the service, shall place the point of demarcation no further than 12 inches from the nearest POP (Point of Presence), of the serving provider, to the eventual end-user.

(6) Telecommunications service providers shall designate each building that they provide services to with labeling at the terminating point(s) of their facilities indicating:

(a) Whether the building is under a MPOE policy; or

(b) Which option of a CWSTP is in effect.

(7) The CWSTP options for demarcation placement are as follows:

(a) All telecommunications service provider facilities will terminate at one location, mutually agreed upon by the provider and the building owner or designee, upon entry into the building, normally at the lowest common serving point. All demarcations will be placed no more than 12 inches from this point. The building owner and/or tenants will provide, manage and maintain building wire and cable placed beyond this demarcation point location.

(b) The telecommunications service provider’s facilities will terminate at common locations, mutually agreed upon by the provider and the building owner or designee, throughout the building (terminal rooms, utility closets, etc.). The telecommunications service provider will provide, manage and maintain the building cable and registration jacks that denote the demarcation points. The demarcation points will be placed at these locations and will be accessible to end users at these locations. Option (ii) is not an option for single tenant buildings.

(c) The telecommunications service provider will terminate facilities and place demarcations at locations, mutually agreed upon by the provider and the building owner or designee, within the individually occupied units, within 12 inches or a similarly reasonable distance of cable/wire entry. The provider will provide, manage and maintain the building cable, network terminating wire and registration jacks that denote the demarcation point. Option (iii) is not an option for single tenant buildings.

(d) All telecommunications service provider facilities and demarcations will terminate at one location on the property, mutually agreed upon by the provider and the building owner or designee. The building owner and/or tenants will provide, manage and maintain building wire and cable placed beyond the demarcation point location.

(8) The telecommunications installer shall confer with the telecommunications provider when determining the point of demarcation.

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007.)

23.30.900 Figures and drawings.

The figures and drawings attached hereto as Attachment 1 are hereby adopted.

Attachment 1
Figures and Drawings

Drawing E-101

Drawing E-102

Drawing E-103

Notes to drawings E-101, E-102 and E-103:

1. An approved roof flashing must be installed on each mast where it passes through a roof. Plastic, nonhardening mastic must be placed between lead-type flashings and the conduit. Neoprene-type flashings will also be permitted to be used.

2. Masts must be braced, secured and supported in such a manner that no pressure from attached conductors will be exerted on a roof flashing, meter base, or other enclosures.

3. Utilization of couplings for a mast are permitted only below the point the mast is braced, secured or supported.

4. Except as otherwise required by the serving utility, service mast support guys must be installed if the service drop attaches to the mast more than twenty-four inches above the roof line or if the service drop is greater than 100 feet in length from the pole or support. Masts for support of other than service drops must comply with this requirement as well.

5. Intermediate support masts must be installed in an approved manner with methods identical or equal to those required for service masts.

6. For altered services, where it is impractical to install U-bolt mast supports due to interior walls remaining closed, it will be permissible to use other alternate mast support methods such as heavy gauge, galvanized, electrical channel material that is secured to two or more wooden studs with five-sixteenths-inch diameter or larger galvanized lag bolts.

7. Conductors must extend at least 18 inches from all mastheads to permit connection to the connecting overhead wiring.

Figures 450-1 and 450-2

Figures 555-1 and 555-2

(Ord. 5752 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5530 § 3, 2004. Formerly 23.30.800.)

Chapter 23.32
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Sections:

23.32.010 Declaration of necessity.

23.32.020 Relocation.

23.32.030 Determination of relocation – Payment.

23.32.040 Notice to owners to convert service lines to underground – Objections – Hearing – Time limitation for conversion.

23.32.050 Overhead electric and communication distribution – When prohibited.

23.32.060 Obligations of persons and utilities.

23.32.070 Property owner’s responsibility for rewiring.

23.32.080 Disconnection for noncompliance.

23.32.090 Violation – Penalty.

23.32.010 Declaration of necessity.

The council finds that with the increased intensity of use of the properties and streets in the central business district, the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the community require that the electric and communication distribution facilities be relocated underground as soon as practicable. (Ord. 2088 § 1, 1974; 1961 code § 16.34.010.)

23.32.020 Relocation.

The policy of the city is that as major street improvement programs are undertaken in the central business district, which programs require electric and communication distribution facility relocations, that such facilities be relocated underground. (Ord. 2088 § 2, 1974; 1961 code § 16.34.020.)

23.32.030 Determination of relocation – Payment.

The council, when ordering the improvement of any street, whether financed by a local improvement district or city funds, shall determine whether the relocation of electric and communication distribution facilities underground is required, and if so, the manner of payment therefor. (Ord. 2088 § 3, 1974; 1961 code § 16.34.030.)

23.32.040 Notice to owners to convert service lines to underground – Objections – Hearing – Time limitation for conversion.

When service from underground electric or communication facilities is available, the city shall mail a notice to the owners of all structures or improvements served from existing overhead facilities, which notice shall state the information required by RCW 35.96.050. If the owner of any structure or improvement receiving such notice shall fail to convert to underground the service lines from existing overhead facilities to such structure or improvement within 90 days after the mailing to said owner of the notice required hereunder, the city shall order the electric and communication utilities to disconnect and remove all such service lines; provided, that if the owner has filed his written objections to such disconnection and removal with the city clerk within 30 days after the mailing of the notice, then the city shall not order such disconnection and removal until after the hearing on such objections.

Upon the timely filing by the owner of objections to the disconnection and removal of service lines, the city council, or a committee thereof, shall conduct a hearing to determine whether removal of all or any part of the service lines is in the public benefit. The determination reached by the city council shall be final in the absence of an abuse of discretion. (Ord. 2088 § 5, 1974; 1961 code § 16.34.040.)

23.32.050 Overhead electric and communication distribution – When prohibited.

It is unlawful for the owner of any structure or improvement to maintain, or permit to be maintained, any overhead electric or communication distribution facility adjacent to an underground facility on or after 90 days from the mailing to said owner of the notice provided for in BCC 23.32.040, unless said owner has filed written objections as provided for in said section, or after the city council has held a hearing on written objections filed by an owner at which it has ruled that the removal of said overhead lines is in the public benefit. (Ord. 2088 § 5, 1974; 1961 code § 16.34.050.)

23.32.060 Obligations of persons and utilities.

The obligations of persons receiving electrical service, and the obligation of the utilities involved, with respect to the cost of relocating such facilities, shall be as provided by ordinance of the city and the applicable tariff rules and regulations of the respective utilities as filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. (1961 code § 16.34.080.)

23.32.070 Property owner’s responsibility for rewiring.

Subject to the aforesaid tariff rules and regulations, it shall be the property owner’s responsibility to provide all necessary labor and materials for any necessary rewiring and the physical relocation of the existing facilities between the primary location and the point at which secondary service is received on the customer’s premises. The property owner shall also provide necessary occupancy rights for pad-mounted transformers necessary for the furnishing of such utility service subject to the tariff rules and regulations as filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. (1961 code § 16.34.090.)

23.32.080 Disconnection for noncompliance.

The city engineer shall have the authority to order the disconnection and removal of any and all overhead electrical utilities service supplying utility service to noncomplying property owners. (1961 code § 16.34.100.)

23.32.090 Violation – Penalty.

A. The violation of or failure to comply with any provision of this chapter is declared to be unlawful.

B. Any violation of any provision of this chapter is a civil violation as provided for in Chapter 1.18 BCC, for which a monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement may be required as provided therein.

C. In addition to or as an alternative to any other penalty provided by this chapter or by law, any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 4217 § 1, 1991; Ord. 2088 § 7, 1974; 1961 code § 16.34.110.)

Chapter 23.50
MECHANICAL CODE

Sections:

23.50.010 Adoptions.

23.50.020 Other authorities.

23.50.010 Adoptions.

The following codes, all as amended, added to or excepted in this chapter, together with all amendments and additions provided in this title of this code, are adopted and shall be applicable within the city:

A. International Mechanical Code.

1. Code Adoption. The 2006 Edition of the International Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council, as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, excluding Chapter 1, “Administration,” is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to and excepted in this chapter.

2. Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifically addressed herein. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code.

Exceptions:

1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

2. The standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be the 2004 Edition of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and the 2006 Edition of NFPA 54 (ANSI Z223.1, 2006 National Fuel Gas Code).

B. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54). The 2006 Edition of the National Fuel Gas Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, as amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to and excepted in this chapter.

C. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58). The 2004 Edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, as amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to and excepted in this chapter.

D. International Fuel Gas Code. The 2006 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code published by the International Code Council, as amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, excluding Chapter 1, “Administration,” together with Appendix Chapter A, “Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping,” is adopted and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to and excepted in this chapter. (Ord. 5750 § 5, 2007; Ord. 5528 § 6, 2004.)

23.50.020 Other authorities.

In addition to the International Mechanical Code, provisions of Chapter 480-93 WAC regarding gas pipeline safety may also apply to single meter installations serving more than one building. The provisions of Chapter 480-93 WAC are enforced by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. (Ord. 5528 § 6, 2004.)

Chapter 23.60
PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

23.60.010 Uniform Plumbing Code.

23.60.020 Scope.

23.60.030 Amendments, additions, or exceptions to the 2006 International Plumbing Code.

23.60.1101.11.2.2.2 Uniform Plumbing Code Section 1101.11.2.2.2 amended – Combined system.

23.60.010 Uniform Plumbing Code.

The 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Code Council, as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, excluding Chapter 1, “Administration,” is adopted, together with Appendix Chapter L, “Alternate Plumbing Systems,” excluding Sections L5 through L7 and “Lawn Sprinkler Head” from Table 6-4 of Appendix L; and shall be applicable within the city, as amended, added to and excepted in this chapter. (Ord. 5750 § 6, 2007; Ord. 5528 § 8, 2004.)

23.60.020 Scope.

The provisions of the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. Where there is a conflict between the Uniform Plumbing Code and the City of Bellevue Utilities Codes Title 24 or utilities engineering standards related to water, sewer or storm drain improvements located more than 24 inches outside a building, the city of Bellevue utilities codes and standards shall prevail. (Ord. 5750 § 6, 2007; Ord. 5528 § 8, 2004.)

23.60.030 Amendments, additions, or exceptions to the 2006 International Plumbing Code.

Pursuant to RCW 19.27.060, the following contains amendments, additions, or exceptions to the International Plumbing Code are applicable and enforceable within the city. (Ord. 5750 § 6, 2007.)

23.60.1101.11.2.2.2 Uniform Plumbing Code Section 1101.11.2.2.2 amended – Combined system.

Uniform Plumbing Code Section 1101.11.2.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1101.11.2.2.2 Combined System. The secondary roof drains shall connect to the vertical piping of the primary storm drainage system conductor downstream of any horizontal offset below the roof. The primary storm drainage system shall connect to the building storm water that connects to an underground public storm sewer. The combined secondary and primary roof drain systems shall be sized in accordance with Section 1106.0 based on double the rainfall for the local area. A relief drain shall be connected to the vertical drain piping, within 20 feet of grade, using a wye-type fitting piped to daylight on the exterior of the building. The piping shall be sized as required for a secondary drain with a 4 inch maximum.

(Ord. 5750 § 6, 2007.)

Chapter 23.62
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

(Repealed by Ord. 4752)

Chapter 23.64
SEWER SYSTEM CODE

(Repealed by Ord. 4752)

Chapter 23.76
CLEARING AND GRADING CODE

Sections:

23.76.005 Purpose.

23.76.015 Definitions.

23.76.025 Permit requirements.

23.76.030 Permit issuance.

23.76.032 Clearing and/or grading building sites with preliminary plat or preliminary short plat approval.

23.76.035 Expiration of permits and applications.

23.76.040 Related codes and regulations.

23.76.050 Conditions of approval – Project denial.

23.76.060 Clearing – Vegetation preservation and replacement.

23.76.070 Grading.

23.76.080 Slopes.

23.76.085 Rockeries.

23.76.086 Modular block walls.

23.76.088 Subsurface drains.

23.76.090 Erosion and sedimentation control.

23.76.093 Temporary restrictions on clearing and grading.

23.76.095 Dust suppression.

23.76.100 Control of other pollutants.

23.76.110 Construction phasing and work progress.

23.76.120 Maintenance.

23.76.140 Abatement security.

23.76.150 Responsibility to have permit.

23.76.160 Project inspections – City access.

23.76.170 Stop work orders and corrective actions.

23.76.175 Permit revocation.

23.76.180 Final approval.

23.76.185 As-built plans.

23.76.190 Violations – Penalties.

23.76.005 Purpose.

A. The purpose of this chapter is to enact regulations consistent with the environmental element of the city’s comprehensive plan to protect water and earth resources, fish and wildlife habitat, and public health and safety from the potential adverse impacts associated with clearing and grading private and public land in the city.

In addition to implementing goals of the environmental element, these regulations implement best management practices required to meet federal and state environmental law requirements.

These regulations focus on prevention of potential adverse impacts associated with clearing and grading activities through a proactive approach rather than remediation of (or a reactive approach to) adverse impacts.

B. It is expressly the purpose of this chapter to provide for and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. This chapter is not intended to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by its terms. (Ord. 4754 § 2, 1995.)

23.76.015 Definitions.

“Applicant” means the individual, partnership, association, or corporation applying for a permit to do work under this chapter, including the property owner, and any employee, agent, consultant or contractor acting on behalf of the applicant, and any successor in interest.

“Best management practices (BMPs)” mean physical, structural, and/or managerial practices that, when used singly, or in combination, prevent or reduce pollution of water. BMPs include, but are not limited to, structural solutions covered by the terms “best available technology” (BAT) and “all known available and reasonable methods of treatment” (AKART).

“Building site” shall have the meaning set forth in Chapter 20.50 LUC, now or as hereafter amended.

“Clearing” means the act of destroying or removing vegetation by any means, including chemical, mechanical, or by hand.

“Clearing and grading development standards” means city of Bellevue clearing and grading development standards, now or as hereafter amended.

“Clearing and grading permit” means the written permission of the director to the permittee to proceed with the act of clearing and grading within the provisions of this chapter. The clearing and grading permit includes the associated approved plans and any conditions of approval as well as the permit form itself.

“Colluvium” or “colluvial deposits” means a soil deposit derived from downslope movement of material from other soil formations as the result of one or more small earth slides. These deposits are typically found on steep hillsides or at the base of slopes.

“Director” means the director of the development services department or his/her designee or other person designated by the city manager.

“Engineered fill” means soil fill which is wetted or dried to near its optimum moisture content, placed in lifts of 12 inches or less and each lift compacted to a minimum percent compaction as specified by a geotechnical engineer.

“Excavation” means the removal of material such as earth, sand, gravel, rock, or asphalt.

“Fill” means earth, sand, gravel, rock, asphalt, or other solid material used to increase the ground surface elevation or to replace excavated material.

“Filling” means any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock, asphalt, or other solid material is deposited or placed to raise the ground elevation or to replace excavated material.

“Geotechnical engineer” means a professional engineer currently registered in the state of Washington, qualified by reason of experience and education in the practice of geotechnical engineering, and designated by the owner as the geotechnical engineer of record for the project.

“Grading” means any excavating or filling or combination thereof.

“Landscaping” or “landscaped areas” means land that has been modified by altering soil levels and/or vegetation for aesthetic or practical purposes.

“Landslide deposit” means a large mass of earth and/or rock that has moved physically downslope by gravity and broken into discrete fragments.

“Modular block wall” means a wall constructed of manufactured modular wall units acting as a protective facing for an exposed soil face or as a gravity retaining wall.

“Permanent erosion control” means permanent improvements, such as landscaping or drainage control structures, that cover the soil such that no erosion can occur.

“Permit,” unless noted otherwise, refers to the clearing and grading permit; see “clearing and grading permit.”

“Permittee” means the property owner to whom the clearing and grading permit is issued. The property owner may be a person(s), partnership, associat

Title 23CONSTRUCTION CODES

Chapter 23.05CONSTRUCTION CODE ADMINISTRATION

23.05.010 Purpose.

23.05.020 Scope.

23.05.030 Exemption from state notice requirements.

23.05.040 Applicability.

23.05.050 Existing structures.

23.05.060 Definitions.

23.05.070 Authority.

23.05.080 Duties and powers of building official.

23.05.090 Permits required.

23.05.100 Permit issuance.

23.05.105 Construction documents.

23.05.110 Temporary structures and uses.

23.05.120 Fees.

23.05.130 Inspections.

23.05.140 Certificate of occupancy.

23.05.150 Service utilities.

23.05.160 Hearing examiner.

23.05.170 Violations.

23.05.180 Stop work order.

23.05.190 Unsafe structures and equipment.

23.05.200 Partial invalidity.

Chapter 23.10BUILDING CODE

23.10.010 Amendments and adoptions.

23.10.015 Amendments, additions, or exceptions to the 2006 International Building Code.

23.10.403 International Building Code Table 403(1) added – Standby (legally required) and emergency power.

23.10.403.3.1 International Building Code Section 403.3.1 amended – Type of construction.

23.10.403.10 International Building Code Section 403.10 amended – Standby power.

23.10.403.11 International Building Code Section 403.11 amended – Emergency power loads.

23.10.403.15 International Building Code Section 403.15 added – Smoke control.

23.10.405.1 International Building Code Section 405.1 amended –General.

23.10.405.9 International Building Code Section 405.9 amended – Standby power.

23.10.405.10 International Building Code Section 405.10 amended – Emergency power.

23.10.503 International Building Code Table 503 amended – Allowable height and building areas.

23.10.707.2 International Building Code Section 707.2 amended – Shaft enclosure required.

23.10.707.14.1 International Building Code Section 707.14.1 amended – Elevator lobby.

23.10.707.14.2.1 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.1 amended – Pressurization requirements.

23.10.707.14.2.2 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.2 amended – Ducts for system.

23.10.707.14.2.3.4 International Building Code Section 707.14.2.3.4 amended – Fan capacity.

23.10.806.1 International Building Code Section 806.1 amended – General requirements.

23.10.903.2 International Building Code Section 903.2 amended – Where required.

23.10.903.2.10 International Building Code Section 903.2.10 amended – Automatic fire extinguishing systems.

23.10.903.3.1.1.1 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.1.1 amended – Exempt locations.

23.10.903.3.1.1.2 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.1.2 added – High-rise building sprinkler system design.

23.10.903.3.1.4 International Building Code Section 903.3.1.4 added – Fire pump boosted system design.

23.10.903.3.3 International Building Code Section 903.3.3 amended – Obstructed locations.

23.10.903.4.2 International Building Code Section 903.4.2 amended – Alarms.

23.10.903.4.3 International Building Code Section 903.4.3 amended – Floor control valves.

23.10.903.5.2 International Building Code Section 903.3.5.2 amended – Secondary water source.

23.10.905.3 International Building Code Section 905.3 amended to add new subsection 905.3.8 – High-rise building standpipes.

23.10.905.4 International Building Code Section 905.4 amended – Location of Class I standpipe hose connections.

23.10.905.8 International Building Code Section 905.8 amended – Dry standpipes.

23.10.907.1 International Building Code Section 907.1 amended – General.

23.10.907.2.7.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.7.1 not adopted – Occupant notification.

23.10.907.2.12.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.12.1 amended – Automatic fire detection.

23.10.907.2.18.1 International Building Code Section 907.2.18.1 amended – Smoke detectors.

23.10.907.6 International Building Code Section 907.6 amended – Activation.

23.10.907.8.1 International Building Code Section 907.8.1 amended – Annunciator panel.

23.10.909.1 International Building Code Section 909.1 amended – Scope and purpose.

23.10.909.4.6 International Building Code Section 909.4.6 amended – Duration of operation.

23.10.909.10.3 International Building Code Section 909.10.3 amended – Equipment, inlets and outlets.

23.10.909.11 International Building Code Section 909.11 amended – Power systems.

23.10.909.20 International Building Code Section 909.20 amended – Smokeproof enclosures.

23.10.909.20.5 International Building Code Section 909.20.5 amended – Stair pressurization alternative.

23.10.909.20.6.1 International Building Code Section 909.20.6.1 amended – Ventilation systems.

23.10.909.20.6.3 International Building Code Section 909.20.6.3 amended – Acceptance and testing.

23.10.912.4 International Building Code Section 912.4 amended – Signs.

23.10.1006.3 International Building Code Section 1006.3 amended – Illumination emergency power.

23.10.1011.5.3 International Building Code Section 1011.5.3 amended – Power source.

23.10.1608.1 International Building Code Section 1608.1 amended – General.

23.10.1613.1 International Building Code Section 1613.1 amended – Scope.

23.10.1704.1 International Building Code Section 1704.1 amended – General.

23.10.1704.12 International Building Code Section 1704.12 amended – Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).

23.10.2306.4.1 International Residential Code Table R301.2(1) amended – Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.

23.10.3002.4 International Building Code Section 3002.4 amended – Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher.

23.10.3304.1 International Building Code Section 3304.1 amended – Excavation and fill.

Chapter 23.11FIRE CODE

23.11.100 Adoptions – International Fire Code.

23.11.101 Definitions.

Title 23
CONSTRUCTION CODES

Chapter 23.05
CONSTRUCTION CODE ADMINISTRATION

Chapter 23.10
BUILDING CODE

Chapter 23.11
FIRE CODE