04-10209 Adopt 2003 IFC1
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(Published in the Salina Journal on October I , 2004)
ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-10209
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE III, DIVISIONS 1 — 3 OF THE
SALINA CODE TO ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING THE EXISTING SECTIONS 14-41 THROUGH 14-50.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1: That Sections 14-41 - 14-50 of Chapter 14, Article III, Division 1 of the Salina Code are
hereby amended to read as follows:
"DIVISION 1. Adoption of Fire Codes with Amendments
Sec. 14-41. International Fire Code 2003 adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by ordinance, by the city of Salina the 2003 edition of the
International Fire Code, regulating and governing life and property from fire and explosion hazards
arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices in the
occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Salina, that certain code and standards known as
the International Fire Code 2003 (IFC), including its several appendices published by the
International Code Council, being particularly the 2003 edition, except as amended in this article of
the Salina Code, of which not fewer than three (3) copies have been, and are now filed in the office
of the city clerk and the same are hereby incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and the
provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and structures therein
contained within the corporate limits of the city.
Sec. 14-42. Amendment of Section 101.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of City of Salina, hereafter referred
to as "this code."
Sec. 14-42.1. Amendment of Section 102.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 102.2 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
102.2 Administrative, Operational and Maintenance Provisions. The administrative, operational and
maintenance provisions of this code shall apply to:
1. Conditions and operations arising after the adoption of this code.
2. Existing conditions and operations.
• Each reference to the International Existing Building Code shall mean the
International Building Code.
• Each reference to the International Electric Code shall mean the National Electric
Code.
• Each reference to the International Mechanical Code shall mean the Uniform
Mechanical Code.
• Each reference to the International Plumbing Code shall mean the Uniform
Plumbing Code.
• The City Commission shall serve as the Board of Appeals. Section 108 of the
International Fire Code 2003.
Sec. 14-42.2. Amendment of Section 102.6 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 102.6 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
102.6 Referenced codes and standards. Referenced standards adopted by reference.
• Life Safety Code 2000, Chapters:
• 13,14 - Day Care Occupancies
• 18,19 — Health Care Occupancies
• Appendices adopted with International Fire Code 2003
• Appendix B/Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings
• Appendix C/Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
• Appendix D/Apparatus Access Roads excluding Section D103.1
• Appendix E/Hazard Categories
• Appendix F/Hazard Ranking
• Appendix G/Cryognic Fluids/Weight and Volume Equivalents
Sec. 14-42.3. Amendment of Section 105.1.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 105. 1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
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105.1.1 Permit required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the appropriate City
of Salina Department (Planning, Zoning, Building Services, Fire Department). Permit fees, if any,
shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated
therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the designated code official.
Sec. 14-42.4. Amendment of Section 109.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 109.3 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
109.3 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate any provisions of the fire prevention code
adopted by reference in section 109.3 or any changes or additions thereto prescribed by this division,
or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or
who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and
approved hereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has
been taken hereunder, shall severally for every violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty
of a misdemeanor. The imposition of one (1) penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation
or permit it to continue, and all such persons or corporations shall be required to correct or remedy
such violations or defects within a reasonable time. When not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days
that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of a
penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
Sec. 14-43. Amendment of Section 307.3.1 of the International Fire Code.
Section 307.3.1 is hereby deleted entirely.
Sec. 14-43.1. Amendment of Section 307.3.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 307.3.2 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
307.3.2 Recreational Fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7620mm) of
any structure or combustible material. The maximum height of the pile size is 3 feet (914mm) or less
in diameter and 2 feet (610mm) or less in height. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread with
25 feet (7620) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Sec. 14-43.2. Amendment to Section 307.4 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 307.4 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
307.4 Attendance. Open burning or recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is
extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a
minimum of 4-A rating or other approved on site fire-extinguisher equipment, such as dirt, sand,
water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
Sec. 14-44. Amendment to Section 308.3.1 of the International Fire Code, Open flame cooking
devices.
Section 308.3.1 is hereby deleted entirely.
Secs. 14-45 —14-47. Reserved.
Sec. 14-48. Amendment to Section 1008.1.8.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 1008.1.8.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1008.1.8.3 Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of doors
where any of the following exists.
1. Places of detention or restraint
2. In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Groups B, F,
M and S, and in churches, the main exterior door or doors are permitted to be equipped
with key -operated locking devices, thumb turn locking devices or panic hardware
devices from the egress side provided:
2.1 Key -operated locking devices shall not permit the key to be removed from the egress
side when in the locked position.
2.2 The locking device is readily distinguishable in the locked position.
2.3 A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door
stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS
OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25mm) high on a contrasting
background.
2.4 The use of the key -operated locking device is revocable by the fire code official for
due cause.
3. Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted
to be used, provided that the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts has no doorknob
or surface -mounted hardware.
4. Doors from individual dwelling or sleeping units of Group R occupancies having an
occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch, dead bolt or
security chain, provided such devices are openable from the inside without the use of a
key or tool."
Secs. 14-49 -14-50. Reserved.
Section 2. That the Salina Code is hereby amended by adding a section to be numbered 14-
53.1 to Chapter 14, Article III, Division 2, which section reads as follows:
"Sec. 14-53.1. Amendment to Section 3301.1.3 of the International Fire Code.
[Section 3301.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
3301.1.3 Fireworks. Any reference to Fireworks in the International Fire Code shall be referenced
in this section of the Salina Code. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of
fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Storage and handling of fireworks as permitted in Section 3304.
2. Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks as permitted in Section 3305.
3. The use of Fireworks for display as permitted in Section 3308.
4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of Division I AG
fireworks where allowed by applicable local or state laws, ordinances and
regulations provided such fireworks comply with CPSC 16 CFR, Parts 1500 and
1507, and DOTN 49 CFR, Parts 100-178, for consumer fireworks."
Section 3. That the Salina Code is hereby amended by adding sections to be numbered 14-
68, 14-69 and 14-70 to Chapter 14, Article III, Division, which sections read as follows:
"Sec. 14-68. Amendment to Appendix B, Section B103 of the International Fire Code.
[Section B103.4 is hereby added to read as follows.]
103.4 Pre August 1, 1989. A reduction in required fire flow of 75 percent (but not less than 1,000
gallons per minute) as approved by the chief, is allowed when the construction is on a tract of land
for which final platting and zoning was in effect as of August 1, 1989. (Approval of required platting
and zoning shall not include approval of a final development plan in a planned development district).
Sec. 14-69. Amendment to Appendix B, Section B105.1 of the International Fire Code.
[Section B105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
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
(344.5mZ) shall be 1,000 gallons per minute (3785.4L/min). Fire flow and flow duration for
dwellings having a fire -flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5m) shall not be
less than that specified in Table B105.1.
Exception:
1. Reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent as approved, is allowed when the
building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Exposure distance from adjacent buildings meets the requirements of National Fire
Protection Association NFPA 80A, Recommended Practice for Protection of
Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures.
3. Construction is on a tract of land for which final platting and zoning was in effect as
of August 1, 1989. (Approval of required platting and zoning shall not include
approval of a final development plan in a planned development district.)
Sec. 14-70. Amendment to Appendix B, Section B105.2 of the International Fire Code.
[Section B105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
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 B 105.1
Exception:
1. A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as approved is allowed when
the building is provided with a approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 of the International Fire Code.
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Where buildings are also of Type I or 11 construction and are a light -hazard
occupancy as defined by NFPA 13, the reduction may be up to 75 percent. The
resulting fire flow shall not be less that 1,000 gallons per minute for the prescribed
duration as specified in Table B 105.1.
2. Exposure distance from adjacent buildings meets the requirements of National Fire
Protection Association NFPA 80A, Recommended Practice for Protection of
Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures.
3. Construction is on a tract of land for which final platting and zoning was in effect
as of August 1, 1989. (Approval of required platting and zoning shall not include
approval of a final development plan in a planned development district.)"
Section 4. That existing sections 14-41 — 14-50 are hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full effect from and after its adoption and publication once
in the official city newspaper.
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ATTEST:
Lieu Arm Elsey, CMC, City Cler
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Introduced: July 12, 2004
Passed: October 11, 2004
Monte Shadwick, Mayor