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ORDINANCE NO. 6098
(General)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE CODE FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BY
ADOPTING, AMENDING, AND ADDING ARTICLES TO THE STATE OF OREGON
2004 FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE
SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES, MATERIAL AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS
TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES AS
HEREIN PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE; AND, EACH AND ALL OF THE
REGULATIONS, PROVISIONS, PENALTIES, CONDITIONS IN THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 5901 ADOPTED DECEMBER 7,
1998 OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Common Council of the City of Springfield does ordain as
follows:
WHEREAS, the State of Oregon 2004 Fire Code Amendments, based on
the International Fire Code 2003 Edition, copies of which are
kept on file in the office of the City of Springfield Department
of Fire and Life Safety and the City Recorder's office of the
City of Springfield, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of
the City of Springfield in the State of Oregon, regulating and
governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and
explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of
hazardous substances, material and devices, and from conditions
hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and
premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of
permits and collection of fees therefore; and, each and all of
the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of
said Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part
hereof as if fully set out in this Ordinance with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section
2 of this Ordinance.
Section 2. The following sections are hereby added, amended, and
deleted as follows: See Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. Ordinance No. 5901 adopted December 7, 1998 of the
City of Springfield is hereby repealed.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase
or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
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provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof.
Section 5. Matters affecting Fire and Life Safety are matters
affecting the public health, safety and welfare, and it is the
intent of Council that this Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Mayor so that
the City of Springfield Fire Code is compliant with State of
Oregon 2004 Fire Code Amendments which became effective October
1, 2004, and therefore this Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the
mayor.
Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this
18th day of October , 2004 by a vote of 5 in
favor ~ against.
Approved by the Mayor of the
October , 2004.
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRA TION
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Springfield Fire Code herein after
referred to as "this code." Amended
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105.6F City of Springfield Operational Permits. Permits shall be obtained from the
Springfield Fire Marshal's Office prior to engaging in the following activities and
operatIons as set forth in Sections 105.6A through 105.6E and 105.6.1 through 105.6.48.
Fees for the inspection of occupancies requiring permits as defined in Article 105.6F are
established and maintained by ordinance and published by the City of Springfield as part
of the "Master Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees and Charges, Rates, Permits, and
Licenses." Amended
1 05.6.7 Combustible Dust-producing Operations. Deleted
105.6.8 Combustible fibers. Deleted
105.6.12 Cutting and Welding. Deleted
105.6.16 Fire hydrants and valves. Deleted
105.6.18 Floor finishing. Deleted
105.6.23 High-piled storage. Deleted
105.6.24 Hot work operations. Deleted
105.6.25 Industrial ovens. Deleted
105.6.26 Lumber yards and woodworking plants. Deleted
105.6.29 Magnesium. Deleted
105.6.30 Miscellaneous combustible storage. Deleted
105.6.31 Open Burning. Deleted see: 105.6.31.1 or 105.6.31.2
105.6.31.1 Agricultural Open Burning: A permit shall be obtained from the Springfield
Fire Marshal's Office in order to conduct agricultural burns within the City of
Springfield. The permission to bum, in the form of a permit shall be obtained in
accordance with ORS 476.380 and 478.960 Amended
105.6.31.2 Bonfires. A permit shall be obtained from the Springfield Fire Marshal's Office
in order to conduct a bonfire within the City of Springfield. See article 307.2 Added
105.6.32 Open flames and torches. Deleted
105.6.33 Open flames and candles. Deleted
105.6.35 Places of assembly. Deleted
105.6.38 Pyrolixin plastic. Deleted
105.6.43 Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts. Deleted
105.6.46 Waste handling. Deleted
105.6.47 Wood products. Deleted
105.6.48 Radioactive materials. To store or handle at any installation more than 1
microcurie (37,000 Becquerel) of radioactive material not contained in a sealed source or
more than 1 millicurie (37,000,000 Becquerel) of radioactive material in a sealed source
or sources, or any amount of radioactive material for which a specific license from the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission is required. Added
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Attachment A
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105.6.49 Collection of fees. The billing for the permit shall be done by the fire code
official or his/her agent by sending a statement by ordinary mail. In the event that the
person responsible shall fail to pay such statement within thirty (30) days of the mailing
to him by ordinary mail by the fire code official, the further additional sum of$25.00
shall be added to such statement as additional and administrative costs and the City
Finance Officer shall proceed to collect the same in the manner provided for civil
obligations at law. All moneys received by the City of Springfield arising out of these
permit fees shall be deposited directly into the revolving fund for the purpose of
financing the Hazardous Materials Permit Program or into the general fund ofthe City, at
the direction of the City Manager. Added
105.7 Required construction permits. A permit shall be obtained and plans submitted
through the City of Springfield Development Services Division prior to the construction,
installation, alteration, or augmentation in Section 105.7.1 through 105 7.12 Amended
105.7.1 Automatic fire extinguishing systems (C02, foam, industrial dry chemical,
alternate gas, fire pumps, water mist, water tanks, etc.) Amended
105.7.1.1 Sprinkler systems. Added
105.7.1.2 Commercial kitchen hood suppression systems. Added
105.7.1.3 Detection systems, liquid and gas leak systems. Added
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105.7.9 Private water mains and hydrant systems. Amended
105.7.13. Fees for Permits. Fees for the review of plans and inspection of occupancies
requiring permits as defined in Article 105.7 are established and maintained by ordinance
and published by the City of Springfield as part of the "Master Schedule of
Miscellaneous Fees and Charges, Rates, Permits, and Licenses." Added
108.1.1 Appeals. Building Board of Appeals/Community Services Division Advisory
Committee of the City of Springfield shall be used and appeal determinations shall be in
accordance with procedures and rules established by the Springfield Municipal Code. The
fire code official shall be an ex-oficio member of said board but shall have no vote. Amended
109.3.1 Violations penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision ofthis code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair
or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire
code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code not appealed
from, shall be punished by a fine as provided in ORS 476.990 or the person responsible
may be cited under the Civil Enforcement of Code Infraction of the Springfield
Municipal Code, Section 5.600 through 5.626.
Exception: Where other penalties for specific violations are provided for by law, they
shall prevail see ORS 476.990 and ORS 480.990. Amended
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Attachment A
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Chapter 2
Definitions
Carnival is a mobile enterprise principally devoted to offering amusement or
entertainment to the public in, upon or by means of portable amusement rides or devices
or temporary structures in any number or combination, whether or not associated with
other structures or forms of public attraction and that have been granted a business
license by the City of Springfield Development Services Division. Added
Fair is an enterprise principally devoted to the exhibition of agriculture or industry in
connection with the operation of amusement rides or devices, or concession booths and
have been granted a business license by the City of Springfield Development Services
Division. Added
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Inerting. Reduction of the concentration of oxygen to a level insufficient to support
combustion. For the purposes of flammable liquid tanks and containers, oxygen
concentration below 10% is considered inert when using an oxygen meter to measure
oxygen concentrations or, if a combustible gas indicator is used to measure the reduction
in the concentration of flammable vapors, less than 20% of the Lower Flammable Limit
of the product will be considered adequate. Added
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. For the purpose of the Springfield Fire Code
shall mean the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) as adopted by OAR 918-460-
0010. Amended
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE. For the purpose of the
Springfield Fire Code shall mean the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) as
adopted by OAR 918-460-0010. Amended
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE. For the purpose of the Springfield Fire Code
shall mean the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC) as adopted by OAR 918-
440-0010. Amended
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE. For the purpose of the Springfield Fire
Code shall mean the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC) as adopted by OAR
918-440-0010. Amended
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE. For the purpose of the Springfield Fire
Code shall mean the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC) as adopted by OAR 918-
750-0110. Amended
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INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. For the purpose ofthe Springfield Fire
Code shall mean the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code as adopted
by OAR 918-480-0005. Amended
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OPEN BURNING. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are
emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an
enclosed chamber or as regulated by Lane Regional Pollution Authority. Open burning
does not include road flares, smudge pots and similar devices associated with safety or
occupational uses typically considered open flames or recreational fires. For the purpose
of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when, during the time
combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary to provide
combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open. Amended
Section 307
OPEN BURNING AND RECREATIONAL FIRES
307.1 General. Open burning is not allowed. Amended
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Exceptions:
1. Fires set and maintained for fire fighting training or training fire protection
personnel.
2. Outdoor recreation fires used for cooking with the fire in a fireplace, barbecue
set, or an outdoor fire used for cooking only.
3. Recreation fires in an approved campsite in fire pits provided for the campsite.
4. As permitted by Lane Regional Pollution Authority.
5. A residential lot as defined in the Springfield Development Code, one half acre
lIT SIze or more.
6. Agricultural Open Bums as permitted by Section 105.6.31.1
7. Bonfires
When exceptions listed above apply, burning shall be conducted in
accordance with provisions contained within Section 307.
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance
with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be
presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
Amended
Section 508
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
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508.5.7 Fire Hydrant Specifications. Fire Hydrants shall be approved by the Fire Code
Official and meet the following specifications: Fire hydrants shall be compression type in
conformance with A WW A C502. Hydrants shall have two 2 112-inch hose nozzles with
National Standard threading (7 1/2 threads per inch) and a 5 inch integral Storz pumper
port. The hydrant main valve opening shall be 5 lf4 inches. Inlet connections shall be 6
inches. Hydrants shall have a 1 112-inch pentagonal operating nut, which opens the
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hydrant when turned counterclockwise. Seals shall be O-ring throughout. Hydrants shall
be designed as traffic models with a safety breakaway flange. Depth of bury shall be as
noted on the Plans. The center of a hose outlet shall be not less than 18 in. (457 mm)
above final grade or, where located in a hose house, 12 in. (305 mm) above finished
floor. Acceptable fire hydrants:
Mueller Centurion A423
Kennedy Guardian
Waterous Pacer Amended
508.5.7.1 Fire Hydrant Extensions. Extension assemblies for fire hydrants shall be
supplied by the manufacturer of the hydrant for which the extension is required.
Amended
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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
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901.5 Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-
extinguishing systems, private fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump
systems, private fire service mains, smoke and heat ventilators, smoke-removal systems,
hazardous materials protection and detection systems, and all other fire protection
systems and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the
installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall
be notified before any required acceptance testing. Amended
901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire
extinguishing systems, private fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump
systems, private fire service mains, smoke and heat ventilators, smoke-removal systems,
hazardous materials protection and detection systems, and all other fire protection
systems and appurtenances thereto shall be maintained in an operative condition at all
times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection
systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. Amended
901.6.2 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by
the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of 3 years
and service contractors shall send reports of inspections and tests to the City of
Springfield Fire Marshal's Office section within 30 days of performing the inspection and
test. Amended
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Chapter 23
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
2304.3 Identification of high-piled storage areas. A facility's interior design height
that qualifies for high-pile storage use but the responsible party of the facility does not
desire to have it designed or used for high-pile storage is required to comply with the
following:
1. Provide letter to the fire code official stating they will not allow it to
be used for high-piled storage. They agree they will upgrade the building to meet high-
pile storage requirements when they desire to allow high-pile storage or when the fire
department discovers any occupant uses the storage area for high-pile storage.
2. As determined by the fire code official an approved permanent
marking system limiting and indicating the maximum allowable storage height is
required in the storage area. Added
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Chapter 27
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL
PROVISIONS
2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the
fire code official, an application for a permit shall include an HMIS, such as SARA
(Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986) Title III, Tier II Report, or
other approved statement. The HMIS shall include the following information:
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1. Manufacturer's name.
2. Chemical name, trade names, and hazardous ingredients.
3. Hazard classification.
4. MSDS or equivalent.
5. United Nations (UN), North America (NA) or the Chemical Abstract Service
(CAS) identification number.
6. Maximum quantity stored or used on-site at one time, lbs. or gal.
7. Storage conditions related to the storage type, temperature and pressure.
8. State of material; gas, liquid or solid
9. Open and/or closed use
10. NFP A 704 classification
11. Location of chemical stored and in bulk use in building. Amended
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2703.2.6 Maintenance. In addition to the requirements of Section 2703.2.3, equipment,
machinery and required detection and alarm systems associated with hazardous materials
shall be maintained in an operable condition. All safety control systems at a facility shall
be maintained in good working condition and tested not less frequently than annually.
Maintenance and testing shall be performed by persons qualified to perform the
maintenance and tests. Maintenance records and certifications shall comply with 901.5
and 901.6.2. Defective containers, cylinders and tanks shall be removed from service,
repaired or disposed of in an approved manner. Defective equipment or machinery shall
be removed from service and 'repaired or replaced. Required detection and alarm systems
shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Amended
Section 2706
Hazardous Materials Transport Vehicles
2706.1 Vehicle Placards. Vehicles that require a hazardous materials placard by
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations shall display the required placard for
the regulated cargo at all times. Added
2706.1.1 Unattended Parking. Vehicles requiring placards in accordance with Section
2706.1 shall comply with the requirements of 3406.6.1.1 through 3406.6.4 Added
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Chapter 34
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS
3404.2.14.1.2. Tanks shall be purged of vapor and inerted prior to removal. The inerted
tank environment shall be monitored by an explosive meter during the
removal of the tank. Amended
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Chapter 45
Referenced Standards
NFPA
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10-2002, Portable Fire Extinguishers
11-2002, Low-expansion Foam
11-2002, Medium- and High-expansion Foam Systems
12-2000, Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
12A-2004, Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
13-2002, Sprinkler Systems
13D-2002, Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings
13R-2002, Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including
Four Stories in Height
14-2003, Standpipe and Hose Systems
15-2001, Water Spray Fixed Systems
16-2003, Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Spray Systems
17-2002, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
17 A - 2002, Wet Chemical Extinguishing System
20-2003, Centrifugal Fire Pumps
22-2003, Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
24-2002, Private Fire Service Mains
25-2002, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire
Protection Systems
72-2002, National Fire Alarm Code
110-2002, Emergency and Standby Power Systems
230-2003, Protection of Storage
318-2002 Protection of Clean rooms
750-2003, Water Mist
2001-2004, Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems Amended
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Appendix C
TABLE C105.1
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS Amended
Maximum Distance From a
Hydrant to a Point on the Exterior
MINIMUM AVERAGE SPACING of the Building as Measured on an
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENT NUMBER BETWEEN HYDRANTS" boo Approved Route (Ft.)
(gpm) OF HYDRANTS (feet\
1,750 or less I 500 250
2,000-2,250 2 450 225
2,500 3 450 225
3,000 3 400 225
3,500-4,000 4 350 210
4,500-5,000 5 300 180
5,500 6 300 180
6,000 6 250 150
6,500-7,000 7 250 150
7,500 or more 8ormoree 200 120
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For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Llm.
a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
\). Where streets are provided with median dividers which can be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial
streets are provided with four or more
traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 20,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the
street and be arranged on an al-
ternating basis up to a fire-flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute and 400 feet for higher fire-flow requirements.
c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire
problems, fire hydrants shall be pro-
vided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards.
d. Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
e. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.
Appendix D
SECTION D101
GENERAL. Amended
D101.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with this appendix and
all other applicable requirements of the International Fire Code. The Fire Code Official
, may be guided by the City of Springfield Development Code for grade and hillside
development requirements. City Streets shall conform to design standards as set forth in
the City of Springfield Development Code.
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SECTION DI02
REQUIRED ACCESS
D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 80,000 pounds.
Amended
SECTION DI03
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire
apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm). See Figure
DI03.1.
Exceptions: The fire code official is authorized to modify the provisions of Section
DI03.1 when:
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1) In accordance with OAR 918-480-0100, all buildings are completely protected
with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system; or
2) Provisions are made for the emergency use of side-walks by such means as
rolled or mountable curbs capable of supporting the fire department's
apparatus; or
3) Streets or roadways are identified for one-way circulating flow of traffic or
pullouts are provided every 150 feet (45720 mm) on streets or roadways
identified for two-way traffic; or
4) A grid system for traffic flow is provided and streets or roadways in the grid
do not exceed 300 feet (91 400 mm) in length but are accessible at each end
from approved access roadways or streets. Amended
D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the City Fire Marshal.
Amended
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