HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2013-06 (sw- ORDINANCE NO. 13-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE "2012
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE," THE "2012 INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE," THE "2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE," THE
"2012 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE," THE "2012
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE," THE "2012 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE," THE "2012 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,"
THE "2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND THE "FOUNTAIN
HILLS AMENDMENTS TO THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,
THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND THE 2012
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE"; AND AMENDING THE FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 7, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,
RELATING TO THE CODIFICATION OF SAME.
WHEREAS, the Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town") has previously adopted and
enforced a series of life/safety codes related to various aspects of building within the corporate
limits of the Town(the"Technical Codes" as specifically defined in Section 2 below); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town (the "Town Council") desire to adopt
the most-recent versions of the Technical Codes to replace the previously-adopted versions of
such codes; provided that the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code is specifically
thipir excluded from adoption and the 2006 version is preserved; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 1995, the Town Council adopted Ordinance 95-25, requiring
fire sprinklers in all residential structures (the "Town Sprinkler Requirement") as a critical
component of its fire protection program; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 the Arizona Legislature adopted ARIz. REV. STAT. § 9-807, which
prohibits municipalities from requiring fire sprinklers in residential buildings containing no more
than two dwellings (the "Sprinkler Ban"); and
WHEREAS, the Sprinkler Ban provides for "grandfathering" of local codes like the
Town Sprinkler Requirement that were adopted before December 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Technical Codes include, as part of the International Fire Code, a
requirement for all residential structures to have fire sprinklers; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to ensure that the Town Sprinkler Requirement is
preserved after adoption of the Technical Codes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council specifically finds and determines that the current Town
Code provisions relating to the Town Sprinkler Requirements are not repealed by adoption of the
Technical Codes and that the Town Sprinkler Requirements shall remain in full force and effect
in the form most recently adopted prior to December 1, 2009.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF "Nil)
FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to ARIz. REV. STAT. § 9-802, those certain documents known as
the "2012 International Building Code," the "2012 International Mechanical Code," the "2011
National Electrical Code," the "2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code," the "2012
International Fire Code," the "2012 International Residential Code,"the "2012 International Fuel
Gas Code,"the "2012 International Plumbing Code" and the "Fountain Hills Amendments to the
2012 International Building Code, the 2012 International Residential Code and the 2012
International Fire Code," (the "Technical Codes"), three copies of which are on file in the office
of the Town Clerk and are available for public use and inspection during normal business hours,
which documents were made public records by Resolution 2013-22, are hereby referred to,
adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. The Fountain Hills Town Code, Chapter 7 (Buildings and Building
Regulations), Article 7-1 (Technical Codes), Section 7-1-1 (Adoption by Reference; Violations),
is hereby amended as follows:
A. The following listed publications, three copies of which are on file in the office of the
town clerk and which are available for public inspection during normal business hours,
are hereby adopted by reference, together with all appendices and supplements thereto, as
if set out at length in this code:
1. The International Building Code, 2006 2012 Edition and all supplements, as
published by the International Code Council.
2. The International Mechanical Code, 2006 2012 Edition and all supplements, as
published by the International Code Council.
3. The National Electrical Code, 2005 2011 Edition and all supplements, as
published by the National Fire Protection Association.
4. The Unifo wimming-Po9l—Spi d-Ho b-Codei 6imiion and mlll
supplementsas-published-by-IAP-1440:- THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING
POOL AND SPA CODE, 2012 EDITION AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS, AS
PUBLISHED BY INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL.
5. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition and
all supplements, as published by the International Conference of Building
Officials.
6. The International Plumbing Code, 2006 2012 Edition and all supplements, as
published by the International Code Council.
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7. The MOST RECENT EDITION OF THE Maricopa Association of Governments
Standard Specifications and Uniform Details for Public Works Construction.
8. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition and all supplements,
as published by the International Code Council; provided that Section 504.7.3
(Pool Covers) is specifically excluded from adoption.
9. The International Fire Code, 2006 2012 Edition and all supplements, as published
by the International Code Council.
10. The International Residential Code, 2006 2O12 Edition including all supplements,
as published by the International Code Council.
11. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 2012 Edition and all supplements, as
published by the International Code Council.
12. The Fountain Hills Amendments to the 2006 2012 International Building Code,
the 200E 2012 International Residential Code for One and Two Family
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International Fire Code.
SECTION 4. The Fountain Hills Town Code, Chapter 7 (Buildings and Building
Regulations), Article 7-1 (Technical Codes), Section 7-1-1 (Adoption by Reference; Violations),
is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection B to read as follows, and renumbering the
remainder of the section to conform.
B. Prior-Adopted Fire Code Preserved. The Council finds and determines that the adoption
of the 2012 International Fire Code, or any subsequent fire-safety code, shall not effect
the validity of the Town's existing fire sprinkler requirements. To ensure preservation of
the Town's fire sprinkler requirements, if there is a reference in the above-described
codes to a residential fire sprinkler requirement, the applicable code shall be the 2006
International Fire Code, amended as follows, which code and amendment were adopted
by the Council on April 17, 2008:
Section 903.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where required. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all
levels of all new Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U occupancies of more than zero
square feet in accordance with section 903, the Fire Department Interpretation and
Applications Manual, and as set forth below:
1. In every story or basement of all buildings. Fire-resistive substitutions in
accordance with provisions in the International Building Code, Chapter 6,
footnote d, are allowed for this subsection for Group R occupancies and for other
occupancies, provided that the automatic sprinkler is not otherwise required
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throughout the building by any other provision or section of the applicable
building code.
2. 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. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible
for servicing.
3. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled. See also Section 306.
4. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults.
5. In any building that has a change in occupancy as defined in the applicable
building code.
Exceptions: The following accessory structures shall be exempt from fire
sprinkler requirements:
1. Gazebos and ramadas for residential and public use.
2. Independent rest room buildings associated with golf courses, parks and
similar uses.
3. Guardhouses for residential and commercial developments.
4. Detached, non-combustible carports for residential and commercial
developments with covered parking less than 15,000 square feet (1394
m2).
5. Barns and agricultural buildings for private, residential, non-commercial
use,not exceeding 1,500 square feet(139.35 m2) with no habitable areas.
6. Detached storage sheds for private, residential, non-commercial use, not
exceeding 1,500 square feet(139.35 m2).
7. Detached one, two and three car garages (without habitable spaces) in
existing R-3 developed parcels which contain existing non-sprinklered
subdivision requirements(i.e. 700 foot(213.36 m)hydrant spacing.
8. For fuel dispensing canopies not exceeding 1,500 square feet(139.35 m2).
9. Open shade horse stalls of non-combustible construction for private,
residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 5,000 square feet (464.52
m2) and not containing combustible products, vehicles or agricultural
equipment.
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10. Detached one-story accessory building used as a tool and/or storage shed
containing non-hazardous materials and not exceeding 200 square feet
(11.15 m2).
11. Special use non-combustible structures as approved by the Chief.
Section 903.2.1 Group A is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group
A occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems as
modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.2.2 Group E is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.2 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group
E occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinlder Systems as modified
by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.2.3 Group F is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.3 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group
F occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinlder Systems as modified
by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
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Section 903.2.4 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.4 Group H. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group
H occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems as
modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.2.5 Group I is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.5 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group I
occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems as modified
by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Exception: In jails, prisons and reformatories, the piping system may be dry,
provided a manually operated valve is installed at a continuously monitored location.
Opening of the valve will cause the piping system to be charged. Sprinkler heads in
such systems shall be equipped with fusible elements or the system shall be designed
as required for deluge systems in the applicable building code.
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Section 903.2.6 Group M is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.6 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group
M occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems as
modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.2.7 Group R is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group
R occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13D Installation of Sprinkler
Systems as modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.2.8 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.8 Group S-1 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all Group S-1 occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of
Sprinkler Systems as modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications
Manual.
Section 903.2.8.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.8.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all repair garages in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems as
modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.2.9 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.9 Group S-2 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all Group S-2 occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of
Sprinkler Systems as modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications
Manual.
Section 903.2.9.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.9.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all commercial parking garages in accordance with NFPA 13
Installation of Sprinkler Systems as modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and
Applications Manual.
Section 903.2.10 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2.10 All Group R-3 and U occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all Group R-3 and U occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 or
13-D Installation of Sprinkler Systems as modified by the Fire Department Interpretation
and Applications Manual.
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Section 903.2.14 is added as follows:
903.2.14 Group B occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all Group B occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 Installation of
Sprinkler Systems as modified by the Fire Department Interpretation and Applications
Manual.
Section 903.3 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and
installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 13-R, 13-D as modified by the Fire Department
Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.3.5.3 is added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Use of non-potable water for fire protection.
1. All commercial structures for which a building permit is issued adjacent to golf
courses using non-potable or reclaimed water for irrigation with sufficient storage
capacity onsite may be sprinklered using this supply.
2. Irrigation systems shall be designed to meet the Fire Department's standards of
gallons per minute flow and pressure necessary to supply adequate fire flow.
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3. A standby power supply for pumping station supplying fire flow shall be
provided.
4. Fire hydrants on domestic supply shall be placed in close proximity to the Fire
Department connection for structural sprinkler systems to provide a secondary
water supply.
5. Fire hydrants placed on approved non-potable, reclaimed water supply systems,
shall have caps and bonnet painted with a prime coat plus two coats of black
paint. A placard shall be affixed to the hydrant in English and Spanish DO NOT
DRINK WATER. Non-potable water supplies shall use approved material for
construction of all mains and supply lines and shall have the written approval of
the town manager or his designee.
6. All water inlets for non-potable systems shall be required to have a sufficient
straining and filtering capacity to eliminate all foreign objects from blocking
sprinkler orifice. Chlorination of inlet lines shall be required.
Section 903.3.6 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads used in connection with automatic sprinkler
systems shall be National Standard Threads.
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Section 903.3.7 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.3.7 Fire Department connections. Fire Department connections shall be located
within 4 feet (1219.2 mm) to 8 feet (2438.4 mm) of the curb line of an access road or
public street, or as otherwise specified or as approved by the Chief. The Fire Department
connection line shall be a wet line with the check valve at the hose connection above
grade. The access to the fire department connection shall be at curb grade. See Fire
Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.7.1 is added as follows:
903.3.7.1 Wall mounted. Systems may have wall mounted fire department connections
only on light and ordinary hazard Group I systems when there are no structural openings
or combustible overhangs within 15 feet (4572 mm) horizontally or vertically from inlet
connection. See Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Section 903.7.2 is added as follows:
903.3.7.2 Additions, alterations and repairs. When the gross area of additions,
alterations, remodeling, reconstruction and repairs within a twelve month period exceed
50% of the gross area of the existing building or structure, such building or structure shall
have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed throughout the entire structure or
building in accordance with this section.
Section 903.7.3 is added as follows:
903.3.7.3 Partial systems prohibited. In all new additions to existing non-sprinidered
buildings and structures, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance
with this section. There shall be no partially sprinklered compartments. Sprinklered and
unsprinklered areas of a structure shall be separated in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards.
Section 903.4 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water
supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperature,
critical air pressure and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically
supervised. See Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinlders for E, H, and I
occupancies and more than 100 sprinlders in all other occupancies.
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3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a
common supply main is used to supply both domestic and automatic sprinkler
systems and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not
provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Section 903.4.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic
sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm device 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. An interior alarm to alert the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the
building in a normally occupied location when off-site monitoring is required. Where a
fire alarm system is installed, activation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate
the building fire alarm system.
SECTION 5. Except as set forth below, any person found guilty of violating any
provision of the Technical Codes shall be guilty of a class one misdemeanor, punishable by a
fine not to exceed $2,500.00 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or by
both such fine and imprisonment. Any person found guilty of violating any provisions of the
2012 International Fire Code or that portion of the "Fountain Hills Amendments to the 2012
International Building Code, the 2012 International Residential Code and the 2012 International
Fire Code"relating to the 2012 International Fire Code, shall be subject to a civil sanction for the
first such violation and, for a subsequent violation thereof, shall be guilty of a class one
misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,500.00 or by imprisonment for a period not
to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation
continues shall be a separate offense.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance.
SECTION 7. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney
are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent
of this Ordinance.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona, October 17, 2013. `44i)
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
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• da . Kay a , Mayo Bevelyn J. Ben , To Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPR VED AS TO FORM:
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Kenneth W. Buchanan, Town Manager Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney
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