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Chapter 14.07
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Sections:
14.07.010 International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.
14.07.020 Purpose of the International Fire Code.
14.07.040 Amendments to certain provisions of the International Fire Code.
14.07.060 Additions to International Fire Code.
14.07.070 Penalties for violations of Fire Code.
14.07.010 International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.
Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, 1973 C.R.S., and the Lakewood Municipal Charter, the International Fire Code of the International Code Council, 2006 Edition, including Appendices B, E AND F, is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the deletions, amendments and additions contained herein. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 5, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 5, 2003; Ord. O-99-29 § 5 (part), 1999; Ord. O-95-47 § 7 (part), 1995; Ord. O-90-15 § 28, 1990; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981 ).
14.07.020 Purpose of the International Fire Code.
The purpose of the International Fire Code is to govern the maintenance of buildings and premises; to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating the storage, use and handling of dangerous and hazardous materials, substances and processes and by regulating the maintenance of adequate egress facilities (Ord. O-2006-17 § 5, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 5, 2003; Ord. O-99-29 § 5 (part), 1999; Ord. O-95-47 § 7 (part), 1995; Ord. O-90-15 § 29, 1990; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981).
14.07.040 Certain provisions of the International Fire Code, as indicated herein, are amended.
Certain provisions of the International Fire Code, as indicated herein, are amended.
A. The provisions of Chapter 1 shall contain the following amendments:
1. Section 103 is deleted.
2. Subsection 105.6.30 , Open Burning: delete the exception (Recreational fires).
3. Section 108 is replaced with the following:
Persons aggrieved under this Chapter 14.07 shall file an appeal with the Board of Appeals of the City of Lakewood as provided in Chapter 14.12 of the Lakewood Municipal Code.
B. The provisions of Chapter 3 shall contain the following amendments:
Subsection 308.3.1 is replaced with the following:
308.3.1 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and attached multiple single-family dwellings with separate means of egress such as townhouses or row homes.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
C. The provisions of Chapter 5 shall contain the following amendments:
1. Subsection 503.2.1 is replaced with the following:
Dimensions: Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 24 feet (7315 mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
2. Subsection 508.5.1: Delete the exceptions.
D. The provisions of Chapter 6 shall contain the following amendment:
1. Subsection 603.4 is replaced with:
Upon approval of the Fire Marshall , portable unvented oil burning heating appliances may be permitted in any occupancy during the construction process when such use is necessary for the construction and the use does not represent a hazard to life or property.
E. The provisions of Chapter 9 shall contain the following amendments:
1. Subsection 901.6. The following sentence shall be added to the first paragraph:
The Fire Marshal shall approve the removal of any nonrequired fire protection systems or equipment.
2. Subsection 902.1 is amended by adding the following definition after the definition of automatic:
Automatic Fire Alarm System. An approved system that provides total coverage by smoke or heat detectors in all accessible areas and shall include all rooms, halls, storage areas, basements, attics, lofts and other subdivisions and accessible spaces; and the inside of all closets that are able to be walked into, elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter shafts, and chutes. Inaccessible areas shall not be required to be protected by detectors. Notification/Audible appliances shall be installed to NFPA standards. Audible and Visual notification layout and configuration shall be approved. Variances to this requirement may be granted by the authority having jurisdiction when equal or greater safety protection is provided.
3 . Subsection 903.2.7 is amended by added an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Group R-2 Occupancies less than two stories in height and containing less than six dwelling units.
4 . Subsection 903.4. Delete the exceptions.
5 . Subsection 905.1. The following sentence shall be added to the first paragraph:
All standpipe outlets shall be equipped with a two and one/half inch outlet with a one and one/half inch reducer.
6 . Subsection 905.5 is replaced with:
905.5 Location of Class II standpipe hose connections. Location of Class II standpipe connections shall meet the requirements of Section 905.4.
905.5.1 Groups A-1 and A-2. In Group A-1 and A-2 occupancies with occupant loads of more than 1,000, hose connections shall be located on each side of any stage, on each side of the rear of the auditorium, on each side of the balcony, and on each tier of dressing rooms.
905.5.2 Protection. Fire-resistance-rated protection of risers and laterals of Class II standpipe systems is not required.
7 . Subsection 905.6 is replaced with:
Location of Class III standpipe connections shall meet the requirements of Section 905.4.
8 . Subsection 907.2 is amended by deleting the first paragraph and replacing with the following:
An approved manual, automatic or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in all new buildings and structures. Buildings and structures over 3600 square feet shall be equipped with an approved manual and automatic fire alarm system that shall be connected to an approved central receiving station. Buildings and structures containing educational or assisted living uses over 1000 square feet shall be equipped with an approved manual and automatic fire alarm system that shall be connected to an approved central receiving station. A manual and automatic fire alarm system shall include both automatic and manual fire alarm-initiating devices. Note: See Subsection 902.1 of this document for definition of an approved automatic fire alarm system.
9 . Subsection 907.3 is amended by deleting the first paragraph and replacing with the following:
An approved manual, automatic or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in existing buildings and structures undergoing any construction requiring a building permit per Section 105 of the building code. All buildings and structures over 3600 square feet shall be equipped with an approved manual and automatic fire alarm system that shall be connected to an approved central receiving station. Buildings and structures containing educational or assisted living uses over 1000 square feet shall be equipped with an approved manual and automatic fire alarm system that shall be connected to an approved central receiving station. A manual and automatic fire alarm system shall include both automatic and manual fire alarm-initiating devices. Note: See Subsection 902.1 of this document for definition of an approved automatic fire alarm system.
10 . Subsection 907.20.6 is added to read as follows:
Section 907.20.6 Fire alarm panels and security alarm panels shall be separate and not combined.
11 . Section 915 is added to read as follows:
Fire Department Radio Amplification System: The AHJ may require additional communication equipment to be installed to amplify emergency services communication from within buildings and structures within the West Metro Fire Protection District to and from the emergency communications center. The scope of this provision shall apply to:
1. New buildings and structures greater than 50,000 square feet or additions and/or modifications which cause the buildings to be greater than 50,000 square feet which have not received a final inspection prior to the adoption of these provisions.
2. All basements over 10,000 square feet where the design occupant load is greater than 50, regardless of the occupancy.
For the purpose of this section, firewalls cannot be used to define separate buildings.
Emergency Amplification System power supplies shall be hardwired (in conduit) into the building's emergency power (generator) circuit. In buildings not equipped with emergency power, the emergency amplification shall be configured so that a loss of any supply power will indicate a trouble alarm on the fire alarm control panel.
F. The provisions of Chapter 45 are amended by the addition of the following paragraph at the end of the chapter:
In addition to the referenced Standards, the latest and most current of the editions; the following codes shall be used to attain a reasonable level of safety where specific requirements are not stated or specific standards are not adopted or referenced in this Fire Code, particularly as they pertain to occupancy loads, building exits and fire prevention in general: National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and the International Mechanical Code. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of these codes and Colorado State Statutes, the most stringent provisions shall apply. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 5, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 5, 2003; Ord. O-99-29 § 5, 1999; Ord. O-95-47 § 7 (part), 1995; Ord. O-90-15 §§ 30,31, 1990; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; O-81-106 § 1, 1981).
14.07.060 Additions to International Fire Code.
A. Section 101 is amended by the addition of the following subsections to read as follows:
1. 101.6 Permit Fees. Fees for permits required by this code shall be as adopted by City Council resolution.
2. 101.7 The Environmental Manager of the Public Works Department shall have the nonexclusive power and authority to enforce the provisions of the International Fire Code as adopted in this chapter. The Environmental Manager shall be considered a peace officer within the meaning of Section 1.04.010(10) of this code solely for purposes of enforcing the provisions of the International Fire Code as adopted in this chapter. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 5, 2006; Ord O-2003-20 § 5, 2003; Ord. O-2002-10 § 5, 2002; Ord. O-95-47 § 7 (part), 1995; Ord. O-93-52 § 5, 1993; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981).
14.07.070 Penalties for violations of Fire Code.
A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the code adopted by this chapter or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order, as affirmed or modified by the Board of Appeals or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed in this chapter, shall severally for each and every violation and non-compliance respectively, be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three hundred and sixty-five days or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or deficits within a reasonable time, and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
B. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 5, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 5, 2003; Ord. O-99-29 § 5 (part), 1999; Ord. O-95-47 § 7 (part), 1995; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-84-87 § 14, 1984; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981).
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