Fire Sprinkler Requirements Single Family Residential Portland Oregon
Chapter 17C.sixty
INTERNATIONAL Fire Code Amended Ord. 2021-46s
Sections:
17C.60.010 Adoption of International Fire Code.
17C.60.020 Conflicts with Other Codes. Repealed Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.025 Code Divers Terms.
17C.60.030 Definitions. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.050 General.
17C.60.051 Appointment.
17C.lx.070 Investigations.
17C.60.085 Let Fees. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.090 Commercial Inspection Program (CIP) Inspection Fees.
17C.threescore.100 Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeals.
17C.60.110 Compliance with Tags.
17C.60.120 Violations and Penalties.
17C.sixty.121 Failure to Comply.
17C.60.130 Biodiesel Product Prohibited in Residential Occupancies. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
17C.lx.150 Emergency Vehicle Access. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.160 Burn down Menstruation Requirements. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.165 Minimum Standards for Fire Flows, Water Mains and Fire Hydrants. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
17C.lx.180 Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Group R Occupancies. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
17C.threescore.185 Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Other Occupancies. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
17C.threescore.190 Sprinkler Clandestine. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.195 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.200 Burn Alarm Systems. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.lx.205 Gates. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.210 Dry Standpipes. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.215 Planned Evolution Districts (PDDs). Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.threescore.220 Subdivision of Unprotected Parcels. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.sixty.222 Subdivision Plat Notes. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.threescore.225 Road Signs. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.threescore.230 Fireworks.
17C.lx.240 Public Display.
17C.threescore.250 Severability.
17C.sixty.010 Adoption of International Fire Code.
At that place is adopted for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing weather condition hazardous to life and holding from burn down and explosion in all of the unincorporated areas of Pierce County, and in the incorporated towns and cities of the County where requested and agreed to by contract, the edition of the International Burn Code currently or hereafter, adopted and amended by the State Edifice Code Council and included in Chapters 51-54 Washington Authoritative Code. The effective date of subsequent editions of the International Fire Code in Pierce County shall coincide with the constructive date of their adoption and amendment by the State Building Lawmaking Council. (Ord. 2004-30s § iv (part), 2004)
17C.60.020 Conflicts with Other Codes. Repealed Ord. 2021-46s
In case of conflict among the Codes enumerated in PCC 17C.10.010, the first named Code shall govern over those following. (Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (part), 2004)
17C.60.025 Lawmaking Divers Terms.
Any word italicized has a defined significant in the International Codes. Refer to the definition department of the appropriate International Codes for definitions. (Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (role), 2016)
17C.60.030 Definitions. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
Area Separation. Each portion of a building separated past one or more fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the International Edifice Lawmaking, are considered every bit split burn-flow calculation areas. Fire walls are not permitted to reduce the burn down-flow calculation area of dwellings.
Fire Lawmaking Official. Wherever the words "burn code official" appear in the International Burn Code or this Chapter, they shall mean Burn Marshal of the Function of Burn Prevention and Arson Control (also known as the Burn Prevention Agency) and their duly authorized representatives.
Fire Flow. "Fire flow" is the quantity of water in gallons per minute (GPM) needed to command an anticipated burn down in a building or group of buildings or at a facility.
Burn Marshal. "Burn Marshal" shall mean the Director of the Pierce County Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control (Fire Prevention Bureau) and their duly authorized representatives.
Thou.P.Chiliad. "M.P.M." shall mean gallons per infinitesimal.
Jurisdiction. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the International Fire Code, it shall hateful unincorporated Pierce County and contract cities and towns.
New Additions to Existing Water Systems. "New Additions to Existing H2o Systems" shall mean all additions to existing h2o systems except the addition of i hydrant that will meet the menstruum requirement, with no line extension. New additions shall include, but non be limited to, water main extensions, additional storage facilities, and replacement of existing water mains.
P.S.I. "P.South.I." shall hateful pounds per foursquare inch.
Let, Construction. "Permit, Structure" means a permit required by Section 105.7 of the International Burn down Code for installation, modification or removal of systems and equipment.
Permit, Prescribed. "Let, Prescribed" means a permit required by Department 105.6 of the International Fire Code allowing an activity, operation, practise or function within specified beginning and catastrophe dates non to exceed one year in duration.
Let, Renewable. "Let, Renewable" ways a permit required by Section 105.6 of the International Burn Lawmaking allowing a continual activeness, operation, practice or part.
Rural Expanse. "Rural area" means those areas not designated as urban by the Pierce County Comprehensive Programme.
Substantial Alteration. "Substantial alteration" applies only to structures legally synthetic prior to November 16, 1992, and is whatever of the following conditions:
i. Residential Projects:
a. Cumulative square footage addition to an existing building of fifty per centum or more. All foursquare footage included in the building permit application shall be included in this calculation. Such additions shall be cumulative (toward the substantial alteration threshold) from November 16, 1992, forrad.
b. A change in the use or grapheme of an existing building to a more intensive apply based on the proposed development column of Tabular array 17C.60.150-one.
c. Cumulative replacement or remodel of 50 percent or more of the existing foursquare footage. Such replacement or remodel shall be cumulative (toward the substantial alteration threshold) from November 16, 1992, forward.
2. Commercial Projects:
a. Cumulative square footage addition to an existing building of 50 percent or more. All square footage included in the edifice let application shall be included in this calculation. Such additions shall be cumulative (toward the substantial alteration threshold) from November 16, 1992, forward.
b. A alter in the use or character of an existing building to a more intense use based on IBC Tabular array 503.
c. Cumulative replacement or remodel of 50 percent or more of the existing square footage. Such replacement or remodel shall be cumulative (toward the substantial alteration threshold) from November 16, 1992, forrad.
d. Alteration, remodel or structural change to a edifice, the permit valuation for which exceeds fifty pct of the current permit valuation of the existing building. Current valuation shall be determined by the Building Official based on the cost per foursquare foot values in issue at the time of permit application.
Unprotected Parcel. An "unprotected parcel" is a parcel that is not included in a burn down protection tax commune.
Urban Area. "Urban area" ways those areas and so designated as urban on the "Generalized Proposed Land Employ Map" of the Pierce County Comprehensive Programme.
(Ord. 2016-85s § ane (role), 2016; Ord. 2015-55s § 2 (part), 2015; Ord. 2008-107 § 2 (part), 2008; Ord. 2004-30s § four (part), 2004)
17C.60.050 General.
Department 103.1 of the International Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Section 103.ane General. The Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Control (Fire Prevention Bureau) is hereby created per PCC ii.06.010 K.half dozen. and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Burn Marshal. The provisions of the International Fire Code listed in Affiliate 17C.lx PCC shall be administered past the Fire Marshal.
(Ord. 2016-85s § ane (role), 2016; Ord. 2004-30s § iv (role), 2004)
17C.60.051 Date.
Section 103.two of the International Burn Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Section 103.2 Appointment. The Burn Marshal shall be appointed by the Pierce County Executive or the Director of Emergency Management.
(Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (function), 2016; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (part), 2004)
17C.lx.070 Investigations.
Section 104.ten of the International Fire Lawmaking is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
A. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall investigate the origin, cause and circumstances of fires occurring within unincorporated Pierce Canton and Contract Cities and Towns as required by RCW 43.44.050. The Fire Align shall found protocols and/or policies with respect to burn down investigation responsibilities.
Any Fire Protection District that investigates a fire, and finds that the fire involves personal injury or loss of life, or destruction to or damage of belongings, or is of undetermined origin, or of a suspicious nature, or a recognized arson, shall immediately contact the Burn down Prevention Bureau in accordance with established protocols and/or policies. If the Fire Prevention Bureau has reasonable cause to believe that arson or criminal action is connected with the fire, then the Fire Prevention Agency will report its findings to the Pierce County Sheriff's Section or appropriate local law enforcement agency. The Pierce County Sheriff'south Department or appropriate local law enforcement agency shall accept primary responsibleness for any suspicious or known arson fire investigation, may take immediate possession and charge of all physical evidence relating to the burn down, and shall investigate the burn down.
The Fire Protection District and the Fire Prevention Bureau shall assist the Sheriff'southward Section or appropriate local law enforcement agency throughout the investigation.
B. All investigations declined by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for insufficient evidence shall exist returned to the Burn down Prevention Bureau for further investigation as may be required.
(Ord. 2008-107 § 2 (office), 2008; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (part), 2004)
17C.sixty.085 Permit Fees. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
Department 105.viii of the International Fire Code is added to read equally follows:
A.105.viii Permit Fees. A fee equally specified in Tabular array 17C.threescore-i shall exist charged for each required let. Construction let fees for fire protection systems shall be in accordance with Table 17C.10-ane-F.
B.Additional Plan Review Fees. A fee will be charged for additional programme review for each resubmittal, across the commencement, to correct errors or omissions noted during a previous review or when boosted program review is required due to changes, additions or revisions of previously approved plans. The fee shall be l per centum of the plan review fee on Table 17C.10-1-F or 25 percent of the fee on Tabular array 17C.60-ane, but in no case less than $50.00.
C.Late Submittal Fees. A fee will be charged if awarding for permit is made later the required application date for firework stands or less than 15 business days in advance of the event engagement for all other applications in Tabular array 17C.60-ane. The fee for late submittal is $100.00.
D.Reinspection Fees. Reinspection fees in accordance with Department 17C.ten.090 shall be charged when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are non fabricated.
E.Investigation Fee. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has started without first obtaining the required permit, a special investigation shall exist made earlier a let may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the let fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall exist equal to the amount of the permit fee required past Code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the aforementioned equally the minimum fee for that work but no less than $250.00 nor more than $5,000.00. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt whatever person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
F."Inspection Only" Permit Fee. An Inspection Only Permit shall be required when unique installations in new structure require an inspection to ensure Lawmaking compliance. The Inspection Only Permit will track the inspection process to ensure compliance prior to occupancy. If multiple Inspection Only Permits are required for the same building, they shall be included in 1 allow and fee. A fee of $110.00 shall exist charged, to include the permit(s) and inspection.
G.Later on-Hours Inspection Fee. Later-hours inspection means an inspection authorized or required pursuant to the International Burn down Lawmaking for which it is necessary for the convenience of the permittee to have an inspection conducted exterior of normal business hours. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall charge an additional fee (in add-on to other permit fees) of $80.00 per hour, with one-hour minimum, with additional fourth dimension to be computed in quarter hour increments, and to include travel time, PROVIDED, school sponsored events at public and private elementary and middle schools shall exist exempt from the After Hours Inspection Fee.
(Ord. 2016-71 § 1 (function), 2016; Ord. 2015-63 § ane (office), 2015; Ord. 2008-107 § 2 (role), 2008; Ord. 2006-118 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2004-116 § ane, 2004; Ord. 2004-30s § iv (function), 2004)
17C.60.090 Commercial Inspection Plan (CIP) Inspection Fees.
Department 106.i of the International Fire Code is hereby amended by addition of the following subsections:
A.Inspection Fees. There is hereby imposed an inspection fee for the Commercial Inspection Program (CIP), as shown in Table 17C.60-2, for all fire and life rubber inspections performed pursuant to the provisions of the International Fire Lawmaking, as now enacted or hereafter amended.
The inspection fee shall include the original inspection, and two reinspections (for the purpose of ensuring the correction of any deficiencies noted during the original inspection). If additional reinspections are necessary (to ensure correction of any deficiency or defect) the Fire Prevention Bureau shall charge a fee of $80.00 per hr with a one-hour minimum and, with additional fourth dimension to be computed in quarter hour increments.
B.International Fire Code Permits. Fees for renewable International Fire Code permits associated with burn down and life condom inspections as described in Section 106.ane shall exist included as a part of the inspection fee charged nether this Section.
C.Later-Hours Inspection Fee. After-hours inspection ways an inspection authorized or required pursuant to the International Fire Lawmaking for which it is necessary for the convenience of the permittee to take an inspection conducted outside of normal business hours.
The Fire Prevention Agency shall charge an additional fee (in improver to other permit fees) of $lxxx.00 per 60 minutes, with a one-hour minimum, with additional time to be computed in quarter 60 minutes increments, and to include travel time.
(Ord. 2008-107 § ii (role), 2008; Ord. 2006-118 § ii, 2006; Ord. 2004-116 § two, 2004; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (function), 2004)
17C.60.100 Building and Burn Codes Lath of Appeals.
Section 108 of the International Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced by 17C.ten.060. (Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (part), 2004)
17C.60.110 Compliance with Tags.
Section 109.ii.1 is added to the International Fire Code to read as follows:
109.2.1 Compliance with tags. A building, premises, equipment, fixture or device shall not be used when in violation of this lawmaking as noted on a tag affixed in accordance with this section.
(Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (office), 2016; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (function), 2004)
17C.60.120 Violations and Penalties.
Department 109.4 of the International Burn Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced every bit follows:
A. Whatever person who shall violate any of the provisions of the International Burn down Code or this Chapter, or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with whatever society made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of whatsoever detailed specifications or plans submitted and canonical thereunder, or whatever permit issued thereunder, and from which no entreatment has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of non more than $1,000.00 or past imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to keep; and all such persons shall exist required to right or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time as specified by the Burn down Marshal; and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited weather condition are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
B.Ceremonious Infraction. Failure to comply with whatsoever permit or written order or decision issued pursuant to the Structure and Infrastructure Regulations in Title 17C PCC constitutes a Class 1 civil infraction as defined in Chapter one.16 PCC. It shall be a split up offense for any person non authorized by the Fire Marshal to remove, mutilate, destroy or conceal any discover issued or posted by the Fire Align, or his or her representative, pursuant to the provisions of this Code.
C. The application of the to a higher place penalties shall not be held to forestall the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
D.Commendation System. The International Fire Lawmaking is amended by the addition of the following Citation System, designed to implement effective enforcement of the International Fire Code:
Burn Prevention Bureau employees, designated in writing past the Fire Marshal, may, whenever the employee has reasonable crusade to believe that a person has committed a misdemeanor nether this Chapter, consequence a detect to appear in Court (citation) for a hearing on the accuse. Inspectors shall exist instructed to deposit executed citations or notices with the Clerk of the District Court, later review for legal sufficiency. The bond schedule shall exist as follows:
Section 109.3.1 is retained.
(Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2008-107 § ii (role), 2008; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (role), 2004)
17C.60.121 Failure to Comply.
Section 111.iv of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall keep any work later on having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or dangerous condition, shall be subject to penalties listed in PCC 17C.60.120.
(Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (role), 2004)
17C.sixty.130 Biodiesel Production Prohibited in Residential Occupanies. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
The product, processing or manufacturing of biodiesel fuel is hereby prohibited in all residential occupancies and their accessory structures. Biodiesel production, processing or manufacturing in any other occupancy form shall require an approved permit or permits. (Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2008-107 § 2 (part), 2008; 2004-30s § iv (part), 2004)
17C.60.150 Emergency Vehicle Access. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
Department 503.one through 503.4 of the International Burn Code (IFC) are deleted and replaced every bit follows:
A.Applicability. Emergency Vehicle Access (EV Admission) shall be provided and maintained in accordance with this Chapter for any parcel(s) of land improved with building(s) or facilities. EV Access shall be required for every building, portion of a building, or facility that is located more than 150 feet from the border of the driving surface of a public or individual road or shared admission facility providing access, every bit measured in an canonical road around the exterior of the building or facility. If a private road or shared admission facility leading to a subject holding is a dead-end longer than 300 feet without an canonical turnaround, an approved turnaround is required on the subject property or canonical alternative location. See Figures 17C.60.150-ane and 17C.60.150-5.
B.Modifications or Exceptions.
ane. Residential: EV Access shall not be required for the following:
a. Residential accompaniment buildings such equally private garages, carports, and sheds that are three,000 square feet or less, and separated from other structures by at least 10 feet.
b. Additions, remodels, or alterations of existing structures if the proposed change is not a "Substantial Alteration" per PCC 17C.60.030.
two. Not-Residential: EV Access shall not exist required for the following:
a. Towers and water tanks.
b. Additions, remodels, or alterations of existing structures if the proposed modify is non a "Substantial Alteration" per PCC 17C.lx.030.
c. Agriculture/aquaculture buildings that meet the exemption for fire menses.
d. Structures for the sole purpose of storing mineral products such as table salt, sand or rock for maintenance purposes.
east. Buildings that are 600 square anxiety or less and meet all of the post-obit criteria:
(1) Separated from other structures by greater than 20 feet.
(2) Separated from property lines past greater than x feet.
(3) Not classified equally group R, H or I occupancies equally defined by the International Building Code (IBC).
three. Sprinklered buildings or facilities are permitted to change EV Access minimum width per Table 17C.60.150-ane.
iv. When an EV Access cannot be installed in conformance with these standards due to non-negotiable grades, disquisitional areas, dimensions of the property, or other similar conditions, the Fire Marshal may allow a modification to these standards. This say-so shall be made through the "Alternating Methods or Materials" procedure established by the IFC.
C.Relationship with Road Standards. Equally depicted in Effigy 17C.sixty.150-one, EV admission standards contained in this Chapter are applicative within and on a subject field belongings. Public or individual roads or shared access facilities that atomic number 82 to the subject belongings and provide admission over other backdrop via easements or Canton right-of-fashion shall encounter the standards in Championship 17B PCC, Construction and Infrastructure Regulations, and shall exist maintained to standard.
D.Assistants.
ane. A site program shall be submitted to Pierce Canton in accordance with the site plan submittal standards for the proposed building let. EV Access blueprint shall be identified on the site programme and canonical by the Burn Align prior to the issuance of the building permit.
2. The applicant shall take the EV Access synthetic in compliance with the conditions of the permit before the project volition receive last inspection approval.
3. Failure to construct and/or maintain the EV Access as canonical shall result in the imposition of penalties under this Chapter.
E.EV Access Requirements.
1. EV Admission standards are equally shown in Table 17C.60.150-i and Figures 17C.60.150-1 through -six.
2. A dead-terminate EV Admission in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with a turnaround. The turnaround shall be provided within 150 feet of the finish of the EV Access. See Figures 17C.lx.150-iv and -5.
3. Bridges that provide EV Access must be capable of carrying a minimum design load of H-20 per "Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges", as adopted by the American Association of Superhighway and Transportation Officials, AASHTO. A building allow is required by the County for the installation of a bridge. The County may require that the capacity of bridges and structures be certified past a licensed structural engineer.
four. EV Access with a gate shall meet the requirements of PCC 17B.ten.102. Gates exempt from PCC 17B.ten.102 shall run into the requirements of IFC 503.five and 503.6.
5. EV Access grades that are 12 percent or greater shall be paved per Figure 17C.60.150-2. When grades are 15 percent or greater, an canonical National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) burn down sprinkler organization shall be provided for all habitable buildings, and a letter of the alphabet of understanding provided past the Fire Align'south office shall be recorded at the Pierce Canton Auditor'southward office. EV Access that exceeds the maximum nineteen percent shall come across the requirements of PCC 17C.60.150 B.4. in a higher place.
6. EV Access shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required widths and clearances established under these standards shall be maintained at all times.
F.Special Provisions.
ane. Signing and striping. When required by the County, canonical signs as guided by IFC Appendix D103.half-dozen or approved pavement striping shall be provided and maintained past the property owner to identify and prohibit the obstruction of fire department access.
2. Traffic Control Measures. Traffic control measures such as speed bumps or speed humps shall exist permitted through the "Alternate Methods or Materials" process established by the IFC. Instance speed bump and speed hump designs can be found on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) website.
3. Access locations. When it is adamant that a single EV Access may exist impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, or other factors, the Fire Marshal may require multiple EV Access locations, guided by IFC Appendix D104, D106, and D107.
4. Aerial Access. Apartment, townhome and commercial structures three stories and greater or exceeding 30 feet in height, as measured to the top of the parapet wall or to the peak of the roof, shall have canonical aerial apparatus access roads guided past IFC Appendix D105.two – D105.four. Encounter Figure 17C.60.150-6.
Effigy 17C.60.150-1 – Applicability of Titles 17B and 17C PCC
Effigy 17C.lx.150-two – EV Access Driveway Department and Minimum Curve Radius
FIGURE 17C.60.150-three – 12 Pes Driving Surface with 2 Human foot Clear Surface area
FIGURE 17C.60.150-iv – EV Access Driveway Turnaround Requirement
Effigy 17C.60.150-5 – EV Access Turnaround Options
FIGURE 17C.60.150-6 – Aerial Apparatus Access Roads (AAAR)
(Ord. 2018-68s § 2 (function), 2018; Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2015-55s § two (office), 2015; Ord. 2008-107 § 2 (part), 2008; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (part), 2004)
17C.sixty.160 Fire Catamenia Requirements. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
Sections 507.3 and 507.5.1 of the International Burn Code are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
A.Scope. This Department addresses burn flow requirements for all buildings, portions of buildings, alterations to buildings, substantial alterations to all buildings, and facilities hereafter constructed. The requirements of this Section shall replace any conditions, notes, or requirements on any plat when the Burn Marshal finds information technology creates a serious threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. Zip in this Section shall be deemed to reduce, replace or waive any water organisation requirements in PCC 17C.lx.165 or any other Pierce County Code.
B.Fire Period Standards.
1. H2o mains supplying fire flow shall maintain a minimum balance pressure of not less than xx pounds per square inch (PSI) automatically.
2. A Certificate of H2o Availability and water system vicinity map that is signed by the h2o purveyor shall exist submitted at the fourth dimension of building permit awarding unless waived by the Edifice Official or Burn Marshal.
3. The burn-flow adding expanse shall be the total floor area of all flooring levels within the exterior walls and nether the horizontal projections of the roof of a edifice with consideration to the following:
a. Buildings with Type IA and IB construction shall employ the expanse of the iii largest successive floors.
b. Open parking garages shall be determined by the expanse of the largest floor.
c. Any building synthetic in the IRC located inside 10 feet of another building on the same lot shall be considered as one burn period calculation area unless separated by a fire wall.
d. Any edifice constructed in the IBC located within 20 feet of some other edifice on the same lot shall be considered as i fire menstruum adding area unless separated past a fire wall.
e. Each portion of a edifice separated by one or more fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the International Building Code, are considered as separate burn flow adding areas.
f.Fire walls are non permitted to reduce the fire flow adding area within dwellings.
C.Fire Flow Requirements for Facilities. Facilities shall be provided with a minimum of one,500 GPM for two hours. The requirement may be modified by the Fire Marshal per the International Fire Code, Appendix B.103.
D.Fire Menstruum Requirements for Buildings. Prior to the issuance of a building allow for any edifice, portion of a building, alteration to a building, or substantial alteration thereto, fire flow shall be provided in the amount required past this Department. Fire menstruation shall exist automatically bachelor and supplied at a residual pressure level of not less than 20 PSI.
1.Residential Buildings.
a.Dwellings and Accessory Structures with Habitable Infinite. The fire flow requirements for dwellings and accompaniment structures with habitable infinite shall be as follows:
(1)Burn flow calculation area of less than 3,600 square anxiety shall be 750 GPM for 45 minutes;
(2)Burn period calculation area of iii,600 square feet or more than shall be i,000 GPM for one hour.
(3) For replacement of manufactured and mobile homes in a park, burn flow is not required if all of the following are met:
(a) It is a like for like replacement (i.e., double wide for double broad) including existing approved structures;
(b) The home has a Grade A or B roof; and
(c) There shall be a minimum of six-pes clearance between the dwelling house and whatsoever adjacent home.
b.Accessory structures less than 3,600 foursquare feet of non-habitable infinite.
(1) The fire flow requirements for accessory structures less than three,600 square feet shall be 750 GPM for 45 minutes.
(2) Exceptions to fire menstruation requirements:
(a) Buildings set back from all side and rear holding lines of at to the lowest degree xx anxiety and a minimum of 30 feet from other buildings on the same lot.
(b) Additions to legally established buildings which were constructed prior to Jan one, 2017, and are a minimum of 20 feet from side and rear property lines and 10 feet from whatsoever other buildings.
c.Accessory structures 3,600 foursquare feet or greater of not-habitable infinite.
(ane) The fire flow requirements for accessory structures with a fire menses calculation area of 3,600 square feet or more shall be per Table 17C.lx-iii.
(2) When fire walls are synthetic in accordance with area separation to reduce the size of the burn down flow calculation surface area to less than 3,600 foursquare anxiety, the fire flow requirement shall be 750 GPM for 45 minutes.
d.Agronomical Buildings.
(1) The fire flow requirements for agricultural buildings (Group U) shall exist 750 GPM for 45 minutes;
(2) Exception to fire flow requirements:
(a) The structure is set dorsum from the side and rear lot lines of at least xxx feet and is at least 30 feet from other buildings on the aforementioned lot; and
(b) The structure does non business firm permanently stationed employees.
2. Buildings Synthetic in the International Building Code and all Townhomes and Accessory Structures three,600 Square Feet or Greater. The fire menstruation and duration requirements shall exist every bit specified in Tabular array 17C.lx-3. Reductions to the required fire menstruation are permitted for an approved fire sprinkler system as follows:
a. Sprinkler Reductions.
(1) Installation of an NFPA 13 burn sprinkler system reduces the fire catamenia requirement by 75 percent, except for H occupancies which are reduced past 50 percent.
(2) Installation of an NFPA 13R burn down sprinkler system reduces the burn period requirement by 50 percent.
(3) Installation of an NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system reduces the burn flow requirement by 25 percent.
3. Buildings with less than 3,600 foursquare feet may be synthetic without fire menstruation applying the following provisions to the entire structure:
a. NFPA 72 monitored burn down alarm;
b. Xxx-human foot minimum setbacks to all property lines and buildings on the same property; and
c. Located inside a Fire Commune.
E.Exceptions to Fire Flow. The post-obit exceptions apply to fire flow requirements for new buildings or substantial alterations thereto:
1. Burn down protection credits as described in Table 17C.60-5 may be used in lieu of providing fire period on lots which are one gross acre or more.
2. Fire protection credits as described in Tabular array 17C.60-5 may be used in lieu of providing burn down period if a water primary capable of providing at least 750 GPM of fire menses is not available. If the above burn down menstruation tin can be provided past the addition of a hydrant, the hydrant shall be installed when the cost does not exceed the cost of the credits in Table 17C.60-five.
three. When at least 750 GPM for a duration of xxx minutes is available from an canonical fire hydrant, it shall be credited toward the required fire menses. The additional burn catamenia requirement may be provided by using fire protection credits as described in Tabular array 17C.threescore-v in lieu of providing additional fire flow. Each credit shall be worth 15 minutes or 250 GPM.
F.Exemptions from Burn Flow Requirements:
one. Buildings that are 600 foursquare feet or less, and non classified every bit Occupancy Group R, H, or I, and/or equipment structures and storage buildings, dugouts for able-bodied fields, and gazebos.
2. Storage structures that are used for the sole purpose of storing mineral products such equally salt, sand, and/or rock, for route maintenance, or similar purposes that meet all of the following criteria:
a. Parking of motor vehicles in the storage shed shall be prohibited.
b. The storage of flammable or combustible materials in the storage shed shall be prohibited.
c. The roof covering shall be of Class A or B fire resistant covering material or run across NFPA 701.
3. Play sheds associated with schools and/or churches that meet all of the following criteria:
a. Do not require an automated sprinkler system based on International Building Code requirements.
b. Open up-sided, floor to ceiling, forth at least 65 per centum of the exterior of the construction.
c. In that location shall be no restrictions to egress, i.e., benches, runway, partial walls, etc.
d. In that location shall be no interior walls or partitions within the roof line.
e. The roof covering shall be of Class A or B fire resistant covering material.
4. Picnic shelters that are two,500 square feet or less and meet all of the post-obit criteria:
a. Do non crave an automatic sprinkler system based on International Edifice Code requirements.
b. All cooking within the picnic shelter shall be washed within approved devices provided for that purpose.
c. There shall be no open burning within a picnic shelter except within an approved appliance or fireplace provided for that purpose.
d. At that place shall be a minimum of ane exit on each side of the picnic shelter.
due east. The roof roofing shall be of Class A or B burn down resistant roofing fabric.
5. Vehicle covers/carports not greater than 1,000 square feet and meet all of the following criteria:
a. No persons shall be allowed to reside in an RV stored under a vehicle comprehend.
b. The vehicle cover shall exist associated with a residential use.
c. The vehicle encompass shall exist located a minimum of iii anxiety from property lines.
d. The vehicle comprehend shall be l percent open.
One thousand.Hydrants. These standards shall apply to all new hydrant installations and when existing hydrants are replaced.
i. The location of hydrants shall exist determined by the Burn down Align, guided past the following:
a. The average spacing between fire hydrants for construction using the IBC and all townhomes shall non exceed that listed on Tabular array 17C.60-four. Regardless of the average hydrant spacing, no portion of a building shall be farther from a hydrant than that distance listed in the last (far right) cavalcade of Tabular array 17C.threescore-4. Distances shall be measured along approved EV Accesses and adjacent public and private roads and shared admission facilities.
b. For residential buildings, the distance from the center betoken of lot frontage to a hydrant shall not exceed 350 feet, except equally provided for in G.1.c. below.
c. Hydrants are not required on dead-end streets or shared admission facilities not exceeding 600 feet in length and serving only residential buildings if there is an approved hydrant at the intersection.
d. Hydrants shall be provided along approved EV Accesses and adjacent public and private roads and shared admission facilities. When practical, hydrants shall be located at street intersections. See Tabular array 17C.60-4.
eastward. All new and existing approved public hydrants shall be considered available if attainable to the fire section by public or private roads, or shared access facilities, or canonical EV Accesses.
2.Exceptions to Hydrant Requirements. When hydrants cannot exist installed in conformance with these standards due to topography, non-negotiable grades, or other similar weather condition, the Fire Align may confer with the local Fire Chief, and may allow exceptions to these standards by requiring additional fire protection every bit specified in the most current edition of the International Fire Code adopted by the County.
3.Hydrant Valve Openings. Standard hydrants shall take not less than 5-inch main valve openings (MVO) with 2 2½ inch National Hose (N.H.) outlet ports and one four½ inch N.H. outlet port. All 4½ inch outlet ports shall have five-inch storz fittings. Hydrants shall meet current American H2o Works Association (A.W.W.A.) Standards.
4.System Pattern for Automatic Operation. Water distribution systems supplying water for fire flow to burn hydrants shall be designed to maintain the designed and/or required water volume automatically.
(Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2008-107 § 2 (part), 2008; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (role), 2004)
17C.threescore.165 Minimum Standards for Burn down Flows, Water Mains and Fire Hydrants. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
A. The purpose of this Section is to establish minimum fire period requirements for state development and for all new and expanding public water systems in Pierce Canton. These burn flow requirements shall amend protect the residents, inhabitants, commercial developments, and industrial developments in Pierce County against the dangers of fire due to the inadequacy of water and the inadequacy of water pressure.
Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to reduce, supervene upon, or waive any requirement set forth in PCC 17C.60.160.
B.General Applicability. The post-obit shall be subject to the requirements of this Chapter:
ane. Proposed subdivisions;
2. Proposed mobile domicile parks;
3. New water systems or new additions to existing systems;
4. Planned development districts;
v. Bounden site plans;
6. Brusque subdivisions;
7. Large lot divisions.
C.Fire Flow and Water System Requirements.
1. The post-obit activities and systems are exempt from the fire menstruum and h2o system requirements set forth in subsection ii. below.
a. Activities identified in subsection D. shall be subject to the requirements of D. but.
b. New water systems or new additions to existing systems when all lots to be served by such new system or new improver are 1 gross acre or more in size and uses are limited to single family residential.
ii. Except as provided in subsection 1. above, the following burn down flow and water organization requirements utilise to those activities identified in subsections B.1. through half dozen.
a. Minimum burn down flow and hydrant spacing requirements. Tables 17C.60-7 and 17C.60-8 set along minimum fire menses and hydrant spacing requirements. Bodily fire catamenia and hydrant spacing requirements shall be determined in accordance with PCC 17C.60.160 when application is made for a building permit.
b.Mains. New or replaced water mains shall be a minimum of viii inches in bore for dead ends, and 6 inches for circulating mains, provided that for dead stop cul-de-sacs, an eight-inch main need merely extend to the last required fire hydrant and domestic mains may be installed thereafter to the remaining residences. Hydrant leads less than 50 feet may be 6 inches in bore. A dead end main which extends across a street just for the purpose of serving a hydrant shall be of a size capable of providing the required burn menstruation, but information technology shall not be less than 6 inches in diameter. All mains shall have hydrants and/or tees and valves installed to conform with this regulation, except that no hydrants, tees or valves shall be required along transmission mains. Whatsoever service connection made to a manual principal shall crave that a hydrant be installed. Whatsoever extension that is more than 350 feet shall require an 8-inch main or a 6-inch loop.
When existing water mains are replaced, new water mains shall exist sized in compliance with this regulation, but in that location shall be no requirement to replace the entire arrangement to encounter minimum fire flow requirements.
c.Hydrants. This standard shall apply to all new hydrant installations and when existing hydrants are replaced on public water systems required to provide fire menstruum. Standard hydrants shall accept not less than 5-inch main valve openings (MVO) with two 2½-inch National Hose (Northward.H.) outlet ports and one 4½-inch Northward.H. outlet port. All 2½-inch ports and the 4½-inch outlet ports shall have threads that stand for with and run across the approval of the affected burn department.
All new hydrants and replaced hydrants shall be provided with 5-inch storz fittings. Hydrants shall meet the current A.W.Westward.A. standards.
(1) Hydrant Locations. Hydrant locations shall be determined by the Fire Align, guided by the maximum spacing indicated past Tabular array 17C.60-viii.
(ii) Auxiliary gate valve. In that location shall be an auxiliary gate valve installed to allow the repair and replacement of the hydrants without disruption of water service.
(3) Setup. Hydrants shall stand plumb and be prepare to the finished grade. The lesser of the lowest outlet of the hydrant shall be no less than 18 inches above the grade. There shall exist 36 inches of clear area around the hydrant for operation of a hydrant wrench on the outlets and on the control valve. The pumper port shall face the street. Where the street cannot be clearly divers or recognized, the port shall face the well-nigh likely route of approach and the location of the burn down truck while pumping, as determined by the Fire Align.
(4) Accessibility. Hydrants shall be accessible for fire department pumpers.
(5) Plans. The location of all water mains, burn hydrants, and valves to be installed shall be properly and accurately marked on identifiable plans or drawings. Plans or drawings shall exist furnished to the Burn Align for review and approving.
(vi) Colour Coding. Color coding, when used, shall be in accord with NFPA 291.
D.Requirements for Large Lot Divisions, One Acre Brusk Subdivisions and 1 Acre Formal Subdivisions (Residential).
1. Prior to the blessing of any big lot division, curt subdivision where each lot is one gross acre or more than, or formal subdivision where each lot is one gross acre or more and limited to single-family residential utilise, the post-obit statement shall be affixed on the face of the plat:
Burn flow and/or fire protection requirements shall be adamant at the fourth dimension of application for building permit.
2. Prior to preliminary plat or preliminary programme approval, the applicant shall submit to the Fire Align a Certificate of Water Availability and h2o system vicinity map from the water purveyor addressing its willingness and power to satisfy the requirements of this regulation.
a. If there is a water primary capable of providing burn down menstruum at whatever portion of the belongings street frontage on the access side(s) of the proposed evolution, a hydrant shall be provided at the archway(s) to the development. In add-on, if the development is to be served by public water, burn down flow shall exist provided in accord with Tabular array 17C.sixty-7, Table 17C.60-8, and PCC 17C.threescore.165 E.two. and E.three.
E.Procedures for Compliance. The following shall be required for those activities identified in PCC 17C.lx.165 B.1. through 6. and D.2.a.:
1. Prior to preliminary plat or preliminary program approval, the applicant shall submit to the Burn Marshal a Certificate of Water Availability and water system vicinity map from the h2o purveyor addressing its willingness and ability to satisfy the requirements of this Regulation. The Burn down Marshal may extend this requirement to prior to terminal plat approval.
two. Prior to final plat, final brusque plat or final plan approval, the following shall be required:
a. Water organisation plans and specifications which comply with these Regulations shall exist designed and stamped by a registered professional engineer. Said plans shall exist signed past the purveyor and shall be filed with the Fire Marshal.
b. Water organisation plans shall be approved in writing by the Fire Marshal.
c. The approved water system shall exist installed prior to final plat, final brusk plat or concluding plan approval provided that this requirement tin can be waived if a bond or other security is posted and approved prior to said blessing. Bonded improvements shall exist constructed within two years of final plat or final plan approving. The form of security, if other than a bond, shall be canonical by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The corporeality of the bond or security shall be determined by the contractor who shall install the system. The bail or other security shall be issued to Pierce County and shall be approved past the Fire Marshal.
d. Electronic "as built" drawings, flow exam results showing the amount of fire flow available at 20 P.S.I., and a Document of Water Availability signed for final by the water purveyor shall be filed with the Burn down Marshal.
3. When the distribution system is installed, said installation shall be under the management of a registered professional engineer who shall certify the structure of the system is in accordance with the canonical design. In the effect a bail is posted, installation of the system shall be completed and operable, in accordance with this Regulation, prior to occupancy or any other use of whatever structure.
F.Purveyor Requirements.
ane. All purveyors shall comply with the Pierce County Coordinated Water Arrangement Plan.
2. Maintenance and testing of private water systems per NFPA 25 are the responsibility of the property owner. Required inspection and test records shall be provided to the Fire Marshal.
(Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (function), 2016; Ord. 2004-30s § iv (part), 2004)
17C.60.180 Automated Sprinkler Systems for Group R Occupancies. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
Department 903.2.8.1 of the International Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced equally follows:
903.2.8.1 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accord with Section 903.3 shall exist provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area. Canonical automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in whatever construction containing iii or more townhouse units.
(Ord. 2016-85s § ane (part), 2016; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (role), 2004)
17C.sixty.185 Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Other Occupancies. Amended Ord. 2021-46s
A.I- and Two-Family Dwellings. Section R313.2 of the International Residential Code is adopted and modified as follows. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in ane- and ii-family unit dwellings that meet any of the following:
ane.Fire flow adding surface area exceeding five,000 square feet;
2. Located on an unprotected parcel;
3. Located in Burn down District 25; or
four. Any construction containing three or more townhouse units.
B.Accessory Structures. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new accessory structures with a burn flow calculation area exceeding 5,000 foursquare feet.
C.Commercial. An approved automatic burn sprinkler system shall exist installed in new commercial buildings that see any of the following:
ane. Located in Fire Commune 25; or
ii. Located on an unprotected parcel and not coming together one of the criteria plant in PCC 17C.60.160 D.3.
(Ord. 2016-85s § ane (part), 2016)
17C.60.190 Sprinkler Hush-hush. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.195 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.lx.200 Fire Alert Systems. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.205 Gates. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.210 Dry out Standpipes. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.215 Planned Evolution Districts (PDDs). Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.sixty.220 Subdivision of Unprotected Parcels. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.222 Subdivision Plat Notes. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.60.225 Route Signs. Added Ord. 2021-46s
17C.lx.230 Fireworks.
Section 5601.1.three of the International Burn Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
The sale, storage, possession, transportation, and discharge of fireworks shall be in accordance with Chapter 70.77 RCW and Chapter 212-17 WAC and the post-obit:
A.Definitions. Definitions for fireworks are listed in Chapter 70.77 RCW and Chapter 212-17 WAC.
B.Permit to Sell Required. It is unlawful for whatever person, firm, or corporation to appoint in the retail sale of, or to sell any fireworks within the unincorporated surface area of Pierce County without first having obtained a permit pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. Applications for permits will exist accustomed past the County only during the period between March 15 and May x of the year for which the permit is sought. May x shall be the official appointment of receipt for such applications. Applications shall be accompanied with a permit fee in the amount specified in International Fire Code Department 105.8 equally amended herein. Permits shall exist approved by the Pierce County Executive or designee. Sales shall not commence until an on-site inspection of the sales site has been conducted and approved past the Fire Marshal.
C.Unsafe Fireworks Prohibited. Information technology is unlawful for any person to sell, possess, transport, use, or explode whatever fireworks classified as dangerous within the unincorporated surface area of the County except every bit permitted past Affiliate lxx.77 RCW. Any person institute in violation of this Section shall exist subject to the penalties prescribed in Chapter 70.77 RCW.
D.Report by the Burn Marshal. The Pierce Canton Fire Marshal shall promptly notify the Pierce County Quango whatsoever time all of the following three criteria are met:
1. The Burning Index is Extreme every bit adamant past the Country of Washington Section of Natural Resources for the entire County; and
two. The Fuel Moisture Content of the 10 hr fuels is below 8 as determined by the Pierce County Fire Marshal from six different geographic locations in the County; and
3. The Energy Release Component is in the 90th percentile as adamant by the Country of Washington Department of Natural Resource.
E.Dates When Sales and Purchases Permitted. No permit holder shall sell at retail or offer for sale nor shall any person purchase whatever fireworks authorized to be sold in this Chapter within the unincorporated surface area of the County, except from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. on June 28 and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from June 29 through July 4. Auction and purchase of fireworks on Dec 27 through December 31 authorized past Chapter 70.77 RCW is specifically prohibited in unincorporated Pierce County.
F.Dates When Discharge Permitted. No person shall use or explode whatever fireworks within the unincorporated area of the County except from between ten:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 1 through July iii, between ten:00 a.thou. and 12:00 midnight on July four, and between 10:00 a.m. and xi:00 p.k. on July 5 of whatsoever twelvemonth in which July 4 falls on a Sunday; provided, that this prohibition shall non use to duly authorized public displays where the same are authorized pursuant to the laws of the Country; and provided farther, that this prohibition shall not employ to persons or organizations specified in Item H., below. Discharge of fireworks on Dec 31 and Jan i authorized by Chapter 70.77 RCW is specifically prohibited in unincorporated Pierce Canton.
G.Hours of Belch. No person shall use or explode whatever fireworks inside the unincorporated expanse of the Canton betwixt the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., except that the period of discharge on July 4 is extended to 12:00 midnight. Whatever person found in violation of this Department shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in Chapter lxx.77 RCW; provided, however, this Section shall not employ to authorized public displays as are specified in Item H., beneath.
H.Exemptions from Belch Time Regulations. The belch of fireworks past religious organizations for ceremonial use and/or by private organizations or persons for specific uses, when approved by the Burn down Align, shall exist permitted at whatsoever time or date so approved. The requirements of PCC 17C.60.240 shall be met and but immune by a licensed pyrotechnician.
I.Number of Permits Limited. No person, firm, or corporation shall receive more than than one permit for the sale of fireworks during any one calendar twelvemonth. The maximum number of permits issued by the County in any year shall not exceed one for every 7,000 or fraction thereof, in excess of three,500 in population, residing in the unincorporated limits of the County.
J.Issuance of New Permits. In the event in that location are more applications for permits than there are permits available, permits shall be granted in the post-obit manner:
1. Whatsoever person, house or corporation having been issued a permit and exercised its rights nether that let for the twelvemonth prior to the making of the application shall be entitled to renew the permit except upon a decision by the Fire Marshal that fewer permits are bachelor due to reduction in population, a drawing volition be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be granted permits.
two. Upon a determination by the County Fire Align that additional permits are available due to growth in population or cancellation or termination of any existing permits, the County shall notify all prospective applicants for permits to sell fireworks of whom it has notice, of the time, date and place at which a drawing for the permits shall be conducted.
Yard.Number of Retail Outlets Limited. A permit granted pursuant to this Chapter shall entitle the permit holder to maintain only one retail outlet. All permits issued pursuant to this Affiliate shall exist used only by the designated permit holder and shall be nontransferable. Any transfer or purported transfer of such a allow shall be a violation of this Affiliate.
50.Submittal Standards. An application for the sale of fireworks shall include the following:
1. The permit applicant shall have a valid and subsisting license issued by the State authorizing the holder thereof to engage in the sale of fireworks.
2. The permit applicant shall ain or have the correct to possess a temporary fireworks stand up complying with the standards prepare forth in this Affiliate for temporary fireworks stands.
three. The allow applicant shall procure and maintain a policy or policies of public liability and property damage insurance with a company or companies licensed to do business in the State, with liability limits of not less than $100,000.00 for bodily injuries to any one person in one blow or occurrence; $500,000.00 for bodily injuries to two or more persons in any one blow or occurrence; and $100,000.00 property damage; or, at the option of the applicant, a combined unmarried limit of $500,000.00 per occurrence.
4. The permit holder'due south location or place of business shall be only in those areas or zones within the Canton wherein commercial activities are authorized under the applicable zoning laws of the Canton; provided, that the auction of approved fireworks shall not be deemed an enlargement of an existing nonconforming use; and provided further, that no fireworks shall be sold in whatever residential area where a commercial enterprise does non exist.
5. A site plan showing the location of the stand and separations required by WAC 212-17-21509 shall exist submitted with the permit application. Except for minor adjustments on the site to comply with the separation requirements, a stand shall not be moved from the location on the plan unless a revised site plan has been submitted prior to June eighteen.
6. An Ortho Photo of the stand location area shall be provided. The location of the stand shall be noted on the photo.
vii. A electric current letter of authorization from the belongings owner, stating the stand location is canonical, shall be provided.
8. Identification of the temporary storage area for the fireworks (when not in the fireworks stand) shall be provided.
9. The permit applicant shall post with the County a functioning bond or greenbacks deposit in an amount not less than $250.00, conditioned upon the prompt removal of the temporary stand and the cleaning up of all debris from the site of the temporary stand, which eolith shall exist returned to the applicant only in the outcome that he removes the temporary stand and cleans up all debris to the satisfaction of the Burn Marshal. In the consequence of the applicant's failure to practice so, the performance bail or cash eolith shall exist forfeited to the County and such failure may be grounds to refuse to grant a allow the post-obit year. In no event shall the applicant be entitled to the return of the performance bond or cash eolith if he has failed to remove the temporary stand and make clean upwardly all debris before July xvi of each year. The applicant shall be responsible for the toll of the cleanup that exceeds the amount of the operation bond or cash deposit.
ten. The application shall exist signed past the permit applicant or its duly authorized officer or amanuensis.
M.Stands to be Temporary. Fireworks approved for sale and sold at retail sale shall exist sold from temporary stands only, or other such temporary structures as canonical by Chapter 212-17 WAC.
N.Revocation of Permit. The Fire Marshal or duly authorized representative may summarily revoke any fireworks let for whatever failure or refusal on the part of the permit holder to obey any rule or regulation.
O.Enforcement. The Pierce Canton Sheriff and deputies are designated "Local fire authorities" for purposes of issuing civil penalty citations under Chapter 70.77 RCW and Affiliate 212-17 WAC.
P.Violations and Penalties.
1. Any person who violates subsections C., F., or G. of this Section shall exist discipline to a Class 1 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 1.16 PCC in addition to criminal penalties provided in this Chapter and in Affiliate 70.77 RCW.
2. A person is guilty of a carve up offence for each separate and singled-out violation of whatever provisions of this Section, and for each 24-hour interval during which he/she commits or allows to continue any violation of the provisions of this Department.
(Ord. 2018-68s § 2 (part), 2018; Ord. 2017-15 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2017-14s2 § one, 2017; Ord. 2016-85s § i (part), 2016; Ord. 2016-39s § 1, 2016; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (role), 2004)
17C.60.240 Public Display.
Section 5608 of the International Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced equally follows:
A.Public display of fireworks shall be in accordance with Capacity 70.77 RCW and 212-17 WAC and the post-obit:
A allow will be required for all public displays of fireworks. Any person desiring to put on a public display of fireworks shall utilise in writing to the Fire Marshal for a permit at least ten business organisation days in advance of the proposed display. The applicant shall submit data and bear witness concerning the post-obit:
i. The name of the arrangement sponsoring the display, if other than the bidder;
2. The date the display is to exist held;
3. The exact location for the display;
4. The name and license number of the pyrotechnic operator who is to supervise discharge of the fireworks, and the name of at least one experienced assistant;
5. The number of set up pieces, shells (specify single or multiple pause), and other items;
6. The manner and identify of storage of such fireworks prior to the display;
7. A diagram of the ground on which the display is to exist held showing the point at which the fireworks are to exist discharged, the location of all buildings, highways and other lines of communication, the lines backside which the audience volition exist restrained, and the location of all nearby copse, telegraph or phone lines, or other overhead obstruction;
viii. Bidder shall procure and maintain public liability insurance with limits of not less than $500,000.00 for bodily injury to any one person in one accident or occurrence; $1,000,000.00 for actual injury to two or more persons in any i accident or occurrence; and $500,000.00 property damage; or, at the option of the applicant, a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. The applicant shall as well procure a State Fire Align'due south full general license for the public brandish of fireworks;
nine. The fee for each let for public display of fireworks shall be every bit specified in International Burn down Code Section 105.eight as added herein.
(Ord. 2016-85s § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2008-107 § 2 (function), 2008; Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (part), 2004)
17C.60.250 Severability.
If any provision of this Chapter or its awarding to any person or legal entity or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Regulation or the application of the provision to other persons or legal entities or circumstances shall not be affected. (Ord. 2004-30s § 4 (part), 2004)
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