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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 12/4/2023
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
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ITEM TITLE: FIRE CODE ORDINANCE CORRECTIONS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Conduct a second reading and adopt/not adopt the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 6458 RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE 2022 SPRINGFIELD FIRE CODE BY ADOPTING,
AMENDING, OR ADDING SECTIONS OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE (IFC) AS PROMULGATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL AND AS ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE STATE OF
OREGON AS THE 2022 OREGON FIRE CODE (OFC)
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The City Attorney’s Office and Eugene Springfield Fire Marshal recommend the
City Council adopt minor changes to the Springfield Fire Code as adopted by
Ordinance 6458 on June 5, 2023, to clarify the fire code requirements and to
maintain consistent regulation between the cities of Eugene and Springfield.
ATTACHMENTS: 1: Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6458 with Exhibit A
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The City of Springfield adopted Ordinance 6458 on June 5, 2023, to adopt the 2021
Edition of the International Fire Code with Amendments provided in the 2022
Oregon Fire Code and additional amendments specific to the cities of Eugene and
Springfield.
Following adoption of Ordinance 6458, the Eugene Springfield Fire Marshal
recommended additional minor changes to the adopted fire code to clarify certain
definitions and requirements and improve readability and organization of the code.
The amendments proposed to Ordinance 6458 are already effective in the City of
Eugene and the City Attorney’s Office recommends adoption of the proposed
amendments to maintain consistent fire code administration across the cities of
Eugene and Springfield.
A first reading of this Ordinance was conducted November 20, 2023.
This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days following its adoption by the Council and
approval by the Mayor.
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. _ (GENERAL)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 6458 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION
OF THE 2022 SPRINGFIELD FIRE CODE BY ADOPTING, AMENDING, OR ADDING
SECTIONS OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC) AS PROMULGATED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND AS ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE
STATE OF OREGON AS THE 2022 OREGON FIRE CODE (OFC)
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield is designated by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office as
an Partial Exempt jurisdiction; therefore, the Eugene Springfield Fire Department is responsible
for administering fire regulations within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Springfield;
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2023, Common Council adopted Ordinance 6458, which was effective
August 1, 2023:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2022 SPRINGFIELD FIRE CODE BY ADOPTING,
AMENDING, ADDING, OR SECTIONS OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
(IFC) AS PROMULGATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND AS
ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE STATE OF OREGON AS THE 2022 OREGON
FIRE CODE (OFC), WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2022 AS
AUTHORIZED BY ORS 476.030 AND ADOPTED BY OAR 837, DIVISION 40 IS
HEREBY ADOPTED, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
COLLECTION OF FEES; THEREFORE, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 6427
ADOPTED JUNE 28TH, 2021; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Eugene-Springfield Fire Marshal recommends minor changes to Ordinance
6458 to clarify and correct certain provisions as provided in Exhibit A attached hereto, for the
purpose of conforming Ordinance 6458 with the Fire Code as adopted by the City of Eugene,
which is in the best interest of the City of Springfield to provide for a largely uniform Fire Code
across the cities of Eugene and Springfield,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance 6458, adopted June 5, 2023, and effective August 1, 2023, is
hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
Section 2. Copies of the 2022 Springfield Fire Code Amendments and the 2022 Oregon
Fire Code, as amended by this ordinance, will be placed on file in the office of the Eugene-
Springfield Fire Department, the City Recorder's office of the City of Springfield, and the City of
Springfield Public Library.
Section 3. Except as explicitly provided in Section 1 above, Ordinance 6458 shall
continue in full force and effect.
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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 provision and such holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this _____ day of November,
2023, by a vote of _____ for and _____ against.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this _____ day of November, 2023.
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Recorder
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EXHIBIT A
Commentary: Modifications to the 2022 Oregon Fire Code adopted by Ordinance 6458 are
shown in blue font. Additions to Ordinance 6458 adopted herein are shown in red underline.
Deletions from Ordinance 6458 are shown in strikethrough.
PART I—ADMINISTRATIVE
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 contains provisions for the application, enforcement, and administration of subsequent
requirements of the code. In addition to establishing the scope of the code, Chapter 1 identifies
which buildings and structures come under its purview. Chapter 1 is largely concerned with
maintaining “due process of law” in enforcing the regulations contained in the body of the code.
Only through careful observation of the administrative provisions can the code official
reasonably expect to demonstrate that “equal protection under the law” has been provided.
1. OFC SECTION 101.1 AMENDED
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations adopted in OAR 837-040-0010 shall be known as the
Springfield Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
2. OFC SECTION 101.2.1 AMENDED
[A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically
adopted. The provisions of the following appendices are adopted as part of this code: B, C,
D, H, I, L, N, Q, R, S, and T.
3. SECTION 102.3.1 ADDED
102.3.1 Change of use or occupancy, notification. The responsible party shall forward a
notification of the change in occupancy to the Eugene Springfield Fire Marshal's Office to
update fire department records within 30 days of the change.
Exception: This requirement does not apply to Group R and U occupancies.
4. OFC SECTION 102.9 AMENDED
102.9 Matters not provided for. Requirements that are essential for the public safety of an
existing or proposed activity, building or structure, or for the safety of the occupants thereof,
that are not specifically provided for by this code, shall be determined by the fire code
official. See Section 105.5.
5. OFC SECTION 105.1.3 AMENDED
[A] 105.1.3 Multiple permits for the same location. Where more than three operational
permits are required for the same location, the operational permits will be grouped in a set of
three and the applicant will pay the highest single fee amount among the three operational
permits to be obtained according to the established fee schedule. Any subsequent operational
permits required beyond the first three that were combined will be obtained by the applicant
individually and the fees paid according to the established fee schedule. Should a location
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require six or more operational permits, the second set of operational permits will be grouped
in a set of three and the applicant will pay the highest single fee amount among the three
operational permits to be obtained according to the established fee schedule. This system
ensures that businesses do not face excessive fees for multiple permits required for the same
location.
OFC SECTION 105.1.3 AMENDED
[A] 105.1.3 Multiple permits for the same location. Multiple permits for the same location.
Where three operational permits are required for the same location, the applicant will not be
charged for each individual permit but instead will pay the highest single fee among the three
operational permits according to the adopted fee schedule. Any additional operational
permits required beyond the first three will be obtained by the applicant and individually
charged according to the established fee schedule. Should a location require six or more
operational permits, each set of three operational permits (six, nine, twelve, etc.) will be
charged according to the highest single fee amount among the three operational permits.
Operational permits beyond those groups of three will be charged individually. This system
is intended to ensure that businesses do not face excessive fees for multiple permits required
for the same location.
6. OFC SECTION 105.5 AMENDED
105.5 Required operational permits. Required operational permits shall be obtained from
the Eugene Springfield Fire Marshal’s Office prior to initiating any activities described in
Sections 105.5A through 105.5.56.
OFC SECTION 105.5 AMENDED
105.5 Required operational permits. Required operational permits. In addition to any
permits required by law or administrative regulation from the State of Oregon Fire Marshal,
permits shall be obtained from the Eugene Springfield Fire Marshal's Office prior to
engaging in the following activities and operations as set forth in Sections 105.5 through
105.5.56.
7. OFC SECTION 105.5B AMENDED
105.5B Fireworks, public display of. An operational permit for the public display of
fireworks is required under ORS 480.130 to conduct a public display of fireworks.
Applicants should refer to subsections 105.5B.1 through 105.5B.3 of the Springfield Fire
Code to determine the type of operational permit necessary. Applicants seeking an
operational permit to conduct a "general" display of fireworks, as defined in section
105.5B.3, may be required to obtain written approval from the Springfield City Manager's
Office as determined by the Fire Code Official. Along with the operational permit
application, a site plan, documentation of City Manager's approval, and any additional
information required by Chapter 56 of the Eugene Fire Code and the 2018 edition of NFPA
1123 Code for Firework Displays must be submitted. Applications must be reviewed by the
Eugene Springfield Fire Marshal's Office 60 days in advance of any general firework
displays.
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8. SECTION 105.5B.1 ADDED
105.5B.1 Fireworks, special effects display. An operational permit for special effects
firework displays as defined in ORS 480.111 that includes articles containing pyrotechnic
composition that are manufactured, assembled, designed, or discharged in connection with
television, theater or motion picture productions, concerts, or conference centers; or used for
commercial, industrial, educational, recreational or entertainment purposes.
SECTION 105.5B.1 ADDED
105.5B.1 Fireworks, special effects display. Fireworks, special effects display. An
operational permit is required for special effects firework displays as defined in ORS 480.111
that include articles containing pyrotechnic composition that are manufactured, assembled,
designed, or discharged in connection with television, theater or motion picture productions,
concerts, or conference centers; or used for commercial, industrial, educational, recreational
or entertainment purposes.
9. SECTION 105.5B.2 ADDED
105.5B.2 Fireworks, limited display. An operational permit for limited firework displays as
defined in OAR 837-012-0720 that includes displays held outdoors limited to 1.4G fireworks
labeled UN0336. Fireworks authorized by the limited permit are subject to limitation by the
local fire authority and the Office of State Fire Marshal.
10. SECTION 105.5B.3 ADDED
105.5B.3 Fireworks, general display. An operational permit for general fireworks displays
as defined in OAR 837-012-0720 that includes displays held outdoors, utilizing 1.3g
fireworks and may include 1.4g fireworks and special effects fireworks and may only be
conducted by a general display operator.
11. OFC SECTION 105.5.3 AMENDED
105.5.3 Amusement Buildings. An operational permit is required to operate special
amusement buildings, such as haunted houses and similar temporary installations. See
Appendix Q.
12. OFC SECTION 105.5.17 FIRE HYDRANTS AND VALVES: NOT ADOPTED
13. OFC SECTION 105.5.19 FLOOR FINISHING: NOT ADOPTED
14. OFC SECTION 105.5.22 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: AMENDED
105.5.22 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to store, transport on site,
dispense, use, or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table
105.5.22. Refer to sub-sections 105.5.22.1 through 105.5.22.6 to determine which permit
type is applicable, based on the applicant’s materials count.
OFC SECTION 105.5.22 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: AMENDED
105.5.22 Hazardous materials. Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to
store, transport on site, dispense, use, or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts
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listed in Table 105.5.22. Refer to sub-sections 105.5.22.1 through 105.5.22.6 to determine
which permit type is applicable, based on the applicant’s number of materials reported.
15. SECTION 105.5.22.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 1 TO 4 MATERIALS
REPORTED: ADDED
105.5.22.1 Hazardous materials, 1 to 4 materials reported. An operational permit is
required to store, transport on site, dispense, use, or handle one (1) to four (4) hazardous
materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22.
16. SECTION 105.5.22.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 5 TO 10 MATERIALS
REPORTED: ADDED
105.5.22.2 Hazardous materials, 5 to 10 materials reported. An operational permit is
required to store, transport on site, dispense, use, or handle five (5) to ten (10) hazardous
materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22.
17. SECTION 105.5.22.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 11 TO 20 MATERIALS
REPORTED: ADDED
105.5.22.3 Hazardous materials, 11 to 20 materials reported. An operational permit is
required to store, transport on site, dispense, use, or handle eleven (11) to twenty (20)
hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22.
18. SECTION 105.5.22.4 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 21 TO 30 MATERIALS
REPORTED: ADDED
105.5.22.4 Hazardous materials, 21 to 30 materials reported. An operational permit is
required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle twenty-one (21) to thirty (30)
hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22.
19. SECTION 105.5.22.5 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 31 TO 50 MATERIALS
REPORTED: ADDED
105.5.22.5 Hazardous materials, 31 to 50 materials reported. An operational permit is
required to store, transport on site, dispense, use, or handle thirty-one (31) to fifty (50)
hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22.
20. SECTION 105.5.22.6 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 50 OR MORE MATERIALS
REPORTED: ADDED
105.5.22.6 Hazardous materials, 50 or more materials reported. An operational permit is
required to store, transport on site, dispense, use, or handle fifty (50) or more hazardous
materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22.
21. SECTION 105.5.33 MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES: NOT ADOPTED
22. OFC SECTION 105.5.41 PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANTS: NOT ADOPTED
23. OFC SECTION 105.5.44 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT: NOT ADOPTED
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24. OFC SECTION 105.5.51 WASTE HANDLING: NOT ADOPTED
25. OFC SECTION 105.5.52 WOOD PRODUCTS: NOT ADOPTED
26. SECTION 105.5.53 VACANT OR ABANDONED, PREMISES, BUILDING, OR
STRUCTURE SURVEY – ADDED
An operational permit required for the Fire Marshal’s Office to conduct a survey of vacant or
abandoned premises, buildings or structures to determine if the property poses a clear and
inimical threat to human life, safety or health.
SECTION 105.5.53 UNIQUE CONDITIONS – ADDED
105.5.53 Unique conditions. An operational permit is required for an existing or proposed
activity, building or structure, or for the safety of the occupants thereof which is not
specifically provided for by this code as determined by the fire code official as referenced in
Section 102.9.
27. SECTION 105.5.54 PLACES OF TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY – ADDED
An operational permit required to allow temporary assembly occupancy in a space not
normally utilized as an assembly occupancy. This permit is required when the space to be
utilized has not been previously classified as or approved for Assembly use by the Building
Official. This permit is not intended to substitute for compliance with code requirements for
an Assembly occupancy. The issuance of a places of temporary assembly operational permit
is at the sole discretion of the Fire Code Official and may include additional safeguards.
SECTION 105.5.54 FIRE ART PERFORMANCES - ADDED
105.5.54 Fire Art Performances. An operational permit is required to conduct a fire art
performance in a public or private location.
28. SECTION 105.5.55 FIRE ART PERFORMANCES - ADDED
An operational permit is required to conduct a fire art performance in a public or private
location.
SECTION 105.5.55 VACANT OR ABANDONED, PREMISES, BUILDING, OR
STRUCTURE SURVEY – ADDED
105.5.55 Vacant or Abandoned Premises, Building, or Structure Survey. An operational
permit is required for the Fire Marshal’s Office to conduct a survey of vacant or abandoned
premises, buildings, or structures to determine if the property poses a clear and inimical
threat to human life, safety or health.
29. SECTION 105.5.56 UNIQUE CONDITIONS – ADDED
An operational permit is required for an existing or proposed activity, building or structure,
or for the safety of the occupants thereof which is not specifically provided for by this code
as determined by the fire code official as referenced in Section 102.9.
SECTION 105.5.56 PLACES OF TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY – ADDED
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105.5.56 Places of Temporary Assembly. An operational permit is required to allow
temporary assembly occupancy in a space not normally utilized as an assembly occupancy.
This permit is required when the space to be utilized has not been previously classified as or
approved for Assembly use by the Building Official. This permit is not intended to substitute
for compliance with code requirements for an Assembly occupancy. The issuance of a places
of temporary assembly operational permit is at the sole discretion of the Fire Code Official
and may include additional safeguards.
30. SECTION 109.1.1 ACCESS TO SAFEGUARDS – ADDED
109.1.1 Access to safeguards. Any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level
of protection, or any other feature required for compliance with the provisions of this code,
or otherwise installed, shall be accessible and unobstructed.
31. OFC SECTION 111 – NOT ADOPTED
Chapter 2 Definitions
All terms that are defined in the code are listed alphabetically in Chapter 2. While a defined term
may be used in one chapter or another, the meaning provided in Chapter 2 is applicable through
out the code. Where understanding of a term’s definition is especially key to or necessary for
understanding of a particular code provision, the term is shown in italics wherever it appears in
the code. This is true only for those terms that have a meaning that is unique to the code. In other
words, the generally under-stood meaning of a term or phrase might not be sufficient or
consistent with the meaning prescribed by the code; therefore, it is essential that the code-defined
meaning be known. Guidance regarding tense, gender and plurality of defined terms as well as
guidance regarding terms not defined in this code are also provided.
32. SECTION 202, CARNIVAL - ADDED
CARNIVAL: A mobile enterprise principally devoted to offering amusement or
entertainment to the public in, upon or by means of portable amusement rides, devices or
temporary structures in any number or combination, whether or not it is associated with other
structures or forms of public attraction.
33. OFC SECTION 202, FIRE CODE OFFICIAL – AMENDED
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL: The Eugene Springfield Fire Marshal, or duly authorized
representative, is designated as the approved authority for exercising functions relating to fire
prevention, fire safety measures and the administration and enforcement of this code.
34. OFC SECTION 202, OPEN BURNING - AMENDED
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 and Springfield Municipal
Code section 5.292. Open burning does not include road flares, smudge pots and similar
devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames or
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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.
35. SECTION 202, FIRE ART PERFORMANCE - ADDED
FIRE ART PERFORMANCE: Any act of fire juggling, fire eating, flame effects, etc. that
utilizes fire for entertainment purposes, conducted in an outdoor public or private place
(other than inside a private residence) outside of a protective housing or in ways in which it
travels through the air by one person or between multiple persons.
36. SECTION 202, PRE-INCIDENT PLAN – ADDED
PRE-INCIDENT PLAN: A document developed by gathering general and detailed data that
is used by responding personnel in effectively managing emergencies for the protection of
occupants, responding personnel, property, and the environment.
37. OFC SECTION 202, RECREATIONAL FIRE – AMENDED
RECREATIONAL FIRE: A small fire with a total fuel area no larger than 3 feet in
diameter and 2 feet in height, limited to cooking fires, campfires, and fires lit in chimineas,
patio fireplaces, fire pits, or other similar appliances using charcoal, natural gas, propane,
manufactured fire logs, or clean dry natural firewood as fuel, and which occurs in designated
areas on public lands or on private property, and not used as a means of disposal for waste
materials, including woody yard trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings.
38. SECTION 202, RED FLAG WARNING – ADDED
RED FLAG WARNING: A term used by fire-weather forecasters to call attention to
limited weather conditions of particular importance that may result in extreme burning
conditions. Red flag warnings are issued for ongoing events, or when the fire weather
forecaster has a high degree of confidence that Red Flag criteria will occur within 24 hours of
issuance.
39. SECTION 202, RED FLAG CRITERIA - ADDED
RED FLAG CRITERIA: Red Flag Criteria occurs whenever a geographical area has been
in a dry spell for a one to two weeks, or for a shorter period, if before spring green-up or after
fall color, and the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) is high to extreme and the
following forecast weather parameters are forecasted to be met:
1) a sustained wind average 15 mph or greater
2) relative humidity less than or equal to 25 percent and
3) a temperature of greater than 75 degrees F. In some states, dry lightning and unstable air
are criteria. A Fire Weather Watch may be issued prior to the Red Flag Warning.
40. SECTION 202, KEYHOLDER – ADDED
KEYHOLDER: A person or agency who has been designated as the responsible party and
after hours point of contact to provide access to all areas of a property, building, or structure.
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Keyholders must possess the keys, key cards, door codes, alarm codes, and the requisite
knowledge necessary to provide first responders the access and ability to mitigate any
emergency.
41. OFC SECTION 202, SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE (SMC) - ADDED
SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE (SMC). The general and permanent law of the City
of Springfield.
42. OFC SECTION 202, VACANT PROPERTY – ADDED
VACANT PROPERTY: Vacant property is defined as premises, buildings or structures that
may be empty or unoccupied, but there exists an owner with an expressed interest in the
property.
OFC SECTION 202, VACANT PROPERTY – ADDED
VACANT PROPERTY: Premises, buildings or structures that may be empty or
unoccupied, but there exists an owner with an expressed interest in the property.
43. OFC SECTION 202, TRANSITIONAL PROPERTY– ADDED
TRANSITIONAL PROPERTY: Transitional property is defined as premises, buildings, or
structures that are in the process of changing ownership, but are uninhabited, such as the sale
and transfer of ownership of a single-family residential dwelling.
OFC SECTION 202, TRANSITIONAL PROPERTY– ADDED
TRANSITIONAL PROPERTY: Premises, buildings, or structures that are uninhabited
while in the process of a change in ownership; for example, the sale and transfer of
ownership of a single-family residential dwelling.
44. OFC SECTION 202, ABANDONED PROPERTY – ADDED
ABANDONED PROPERTY: Abandoned property is defined as premises, buildings, or
structures where there is no visible or definitive owner/landlord, or one that cannot clearly be
identified or contacted.
OFC SECTION 202, ABANDONED PROPERTY – ADDED
ABANDONED PROPERTY: Premises, buildings, or structures where there is no visible or
definitive owner/landlord, or one that cannot clearly be identified or contacted.
PART II—GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS
Chapter 3 General Requirements
The open burning, ignition source, vacant building, miscellaneous storage, roof gardens and
land-scaped roofs, artificial combustible vegetation on buildings, outdoor pallet storage, additive
manufacturing, and hazards to firefighters’ requirements and precautions, among other general
regulations contained in this chapter, are intended to improve premises safety for everyone,
including construction workers, tenants, operations and maintenance personnel, and emergency
response personnel.
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45. SECTION 305.4.1 ADDED
EXTREME BURNING CONDITIONS. Use of open flames or other sources of ignition
that could ignite vegetation or combustible material during a Red Flag Warning is prohibited
and is considered an emergency requiring immediate abatement.
46. OFC SECTION 308.2 AMENDED
Permits Required. Permits shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with
Section 105.5 prior to engaging in the following activities involving open flame, fire and
burning:
1. Use of a torch or flame-producing device to remove paint from a structure.
2. Use of open flame, fire or burning in connection with Group A or E occupancies.
3. Use or operation of torches and other devices, machines, or processes liable to start or
cause fire in or on wildfire risk areas.
4. Fire art performances.
47. OFC SECTION 311.5 AMENDED
Placards. Any vacant or abandoned premises, buildings, or structures determined to be
unsafe pursuant to section 114 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards shall be
placarded as required by Sections 311.5.1 through 311.5.5 of this code and any applicable
policies, ordinances, or administrative orders of the City of Springfield.
48. OFC SECTION 311.5.2 AMENDED
Placard size and color. The size and color of placards used to identify the status of
premises, buildings, or structures in the City of Springfield shall be as follows:
1. UNSAFE or “U” placards shall be 24” x 24” square, red background with 2” wide
white reflective border. White reflective letter “U” 18” x 18”, with a 2” minimum
stroke width. The letter shall be arial font or similar.
2. CAUTION or “C” placards shall be 24” x 24” square, orange background with 2”
wide white reflective border. White reflective letter “C” 18” x 18”, with a 2”
minimum stroke width. The letter shall be arial font or similar.
3. SAFE or “C” placards shall be 24” x 24” square, green background with 2” wide
white reflective border. White reflective letter “U” 18” x 18”, with 2” minimum
stroke width. The letter shall be arial font or similar.
OFC SECTION 311.5.2 AMENDED
Placard size and color. The size and color of placards used to identify the status of
commercial premises, buildings, or structures in the City of Springfield shall be as follows:
1. UNSAFE or “U” placards shall be 24” x 24” square (23.875” X 23.875” nominal), with
red background and a 2” wide white reflective border. The white reflective letter “U” will
measure 15” x 15” with a 3” minimum stroke width. The letter shall be arial font or
similar.
2. CAUTION or “C” placards shall be 24” x 24” square (23.875” X 23.875” nominal), with
orange background and a 2” wide white reflective border. The white reflective letter “C”
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will measure 15” x 15” with a 3” minimum stroke width. The letter shall be arial font or
similar.
3. SAFE or “S” placards shall be 24” x 24” square (23.875” X 23.875” nominal), with green
background and a 2” wide white reflective border. The white reflective letter “S” will
measure 15” x 15” with a 3” minimum stroke width. The letter shall be arial font or
similar.
49. OFC SECTION 311.5.2.1 ADDED
Placard size and color. Placard size and color. The size and color of placards used to
identify the status of residential premises, buildings, or structures in the City of
Springfield shall be as follows:
1. UNSAFE or “U” placards shall be 16” x 16” square (15.875” X 15.875” nominal), with
red background and a 1” wide white reflective border. The white reflective letter “U” will
measure 11.5” X 11.5” with a 2.25” minimum stroke width. The letter shall be arial font
or similar.
2. CAUTION or “C” placards shall be 16” x 16” square (15.875” X 15.875” nominal), with
orange background and a 1” wide white reflective border. The white reflective letter “C”
will measure 11.5” X 11.5” with a 2.25” minimum stroke width. The letter shall be arial
font or similar.
3. SAFE or “S” placards shall be 16” x 16” square (15.875” X 15.875” nominal), with green
background and a 1” wide white reflective border. The white reflective letter “S” will
measure 11.5” X 11.5” with a 2.25” minimum stroke width. The letter shall be arial font
or similar.
50. OFC SECTION 311.5.4 AMENDED
Placard Symbols. The design of placards shall use the following symbols:
1. This symbol shall mean that the structure had normal structural conditions at the time of
marking.
2. This symbol shall mean that structural or interior hazards exist, and interior firefighting
or rescue operations should be conducted with extreme caution.
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3. This symbol shall mean that structural or interior hazards exist to a degree that
consideration should be given to limit firefighting to exterior operations only, with entry
only occurring for known life hazards
Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 4 addresses the human contribution to life safety in buildings when a fire or other
emergency occurs. The requirements for continuous training and scheduled fire, evacuation and
lockdown drills can be as important as the required periodic inspections and maintenance of
built-in fire protection features. The level of preparation by the occupants also improves the
emergency responders’ abilities during an emergency. The IBC focuses on built-in fire
protection features, such as automatic sprinkler systems, fire-resistance-rated construction, and
properly designed egress systems, whereas this chapter fully addresses the human element.
51. SECTION 401.9 ADDED
Evacuation Required. In the event of an activation of a fire alarm, emergency alarm, or at
the direction the fire code official, occupants of the building or portion of the building in
which the alarm is activated shall make a safe and orderly evacuation out of the building, or
as provided in the building’s fire safety, evacuation, or emergency operations plan.
Exceptions:
1. Where an occupant’s disability makes the occupant unable to evacuate without assistance
and no assistance is immediately available; or
2. Where the presence of smoke, fire, structural collapse or other hazard or obstruction in the
occupant’s means of egress makes evacuation unsafe.
52. OFC SECTION 403.11.3.2 AMENDED
Training. Training for crowd managers shall be approved and verified by the Fire Code
Official.
53. SECTION 403.11.4 ADDED
Buildings containing active or passive smoke control systems. An approved fire safety
and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be approved by the fire code
official for any building containing an active or passive smoke control system. Fire safety
and evacuation plans for buildings containing an active or passive smoke control system shall
be reviewed annually and maintained current.
54. SECTION 403.11.5 ADDED
Structures with explosion venting or prevention systems. An approved fire safety and
evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be approved by the fire code official for
any structure required to have explosion (deflagration) venting or explosion (deflagration)
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prevention systems. Fire safety and evacuation plans for structures required to have
explosion (deflagration) venting or explosion (deflagration) prevention systems shall be
reviewed annually and maintained current.
55. OFC SECTION 406.3 AMENDED
Employee training program. Employees shall be trained in fire prevention, evacuation,
defend-in-place procedures, emergency lockdown procedures, and fire safety in accordance
with Sections 406.3.1 through 406.3.5.
OFC SECTION 406.3 AMENDED
Employee training program. Employees shall be trained in fire prevention, evacuation,
defend-in-place, emergency lockdown training, and fire safety in accordance with Sections
406.3.1 through 406.3.5.
56. SECTION 406.3.5 ADDED
Emergency defend-in-place training. Where a facility has an emergency defend-in-place
plan, the Facility’s employees shall be trained on the alert and recall signals, communication
system, location of emergency supplies, the use of the incident notification and alarm system,
and their assigned duties and procedures in the event of an alarm or emergency.
SECTION 406.3.5 ADDED
Emergency defend-in-place training. Where a facility has a defend-in-place plan, the
Facility’s employees shall be trained on the alert and recall signals, communication system,
location of emergency supplies, the use of the incident notification and alarm system, and
their assigned duties and procedures in the event of an alarm or emergency.
57. SECTION 408 FIRE DEPARTMENT PRE-INCIDENT PLANNING - ADDED
58. SECTION 408.1 ADDED
General. Where required by the fire code official, a pre-incident plan shall be submitted in
accordance with Section 408.2 through Section 408.2.8
59. SECTION 408.2 ADDED
Where required by the fire code official. An electronic file of the occupancy,
structure, development or facility shall be submitted to the fire department for pre-incident
planning purposes. The electronic file must conform to the specifications as described by the
fire department. The electronic submittal must be received and approved by the fire code
official as a condition of the fire departments recommendation that the building official
approve occupancy.
SECTION 408.2 ADDED
Fire Department Pre-Incident Plans. Where required by the fire code official an electronic
file of the occupancy, structure, development, or facility shall be submitted to the fire
department for pre-incident planning purposes. The electronic file must conform to the
specifications as described by the fire department. The electronic submittal must be received
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and approved by the fire code official as a condition of the fire department’s recommendation
that the Building Official approve occupancy.
60. SECTION 408.2.1 ADDED
Building information card. Building Information Cards (BIC’s) shall be provided in the
following occupancies and facilities:
a) Group A, other than Group A occupancies used exclusively for purposes of religious
worship that have an occupant load less than 2,000.
b) Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
c) Group E.
d) Group F buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
e) Group H.
f) Group I.
g) Group R-1
h) Group R-2 college and university buildings.
i) Group R-4.
j) Group SR.
k) Group R occupancies subject to licensure by the state.
l) R occupancies where multiple buildings are located on a common podium.
m) High-rise buildings (buildings with an occupied floor/roof more than 75 feet above
grade).
n) Group M buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
o) Covered malls exceeding 50,000 square feet in aggregate floor area.
p) Underground buildings (buildings with an occupied floor more than 30 feet below grade).
q) Group A, E, or M occupancies with an atrium.
r) Any building where the size, height, nature of the use, or other specific character creates
unique hazards as determined by the fire code official.
Building Information Cards shall be located in each fire command center when provided. If
no fire command center exits, the Building Information Cards shall be in a location approved
by the fire code official near the Fire Alarm Control Panel. The Building Information shall
include, but is not limited to, the information specified in Section 408.2.2 through Section
408.2.8.
SECTION 408.2.1 ADDED
Building information card. Building information card. Building Information Cards (BIC’s)
shall be provided in the following occupancies and facilities:
a) Group A, other than Group A occupancies used exclusively for purposes of religious
worship that have an occupant load less than 2,000.
b) Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
c) Group E.
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d) Group F buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
e) Group H.
f) Group I.
g) Group R-1
h) Group R-2 college and university buildings.
i) Group R-4.
j) Group SR.
k) Group R occupancies subject to licensure by the state.
l) R occupancies where multiple buildings are located on a common podium.
m) High-rise buildings (buildings with an occupied floor/roof more than 75 feet above
grade).
n) Group M buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
o) Covered malls exceeding 50,000 square feet in aggregate floor area.
p) Underground buildings (buildings with an occupied floor more than 30 feet below
grade).
q) Group A, E, or M occupancies with an atrium.
r) Any building where the size, height, nature of the use, or other specific character
creates
unique hazards as determined by the fire code official.
Building Information Cards shall be located in each fire command center when provided. If
no fire command center exits, the Building Information Card shall be in a location approved
by the fire code official near the Fire Alarm Control Panel. The Building Information Card
shall include, but is not limited to, the information specified in Sections 408.2.2 through
408.2.8 of this code.
61. SECTION 408.2.2 ADDED
General building information. General building information shall include: property name,
address, the number of floors in the building above and below grade, use and occupancy
classification (for mixed uses, identify the different types of occupancies on each floor) and
the estimated building population during the day, night, and weekends.
62. SECTION 408.2.3 ADDED
Building emergency contact information. Building emergency contact information shall
include: a list of the building’s emergency contacts including but not limited to building
manager, building engineer and their respective work phone number, cell phone number and
email address.
SECTION 408.2.3 ADDED
Building emergency contact information. Building emergency contact information shall
include: a list of the building’s emergency contacts, and their work phone numbers, cell
phone numbers and email addresses, including but not limited to the building manager and
building engineer.
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63. SECTION 408.2.4 ADDED
Building construction information. Building construction information shall include: the
type of building construction including but not limited to floors, walls, columns and roof
assemblies.
64. SECTION 408.2.5 ADDED
Exit stairway information. Exit access stairways and exit stairway information shall
include; the number of exit access stairways and exit stairways in the building; each exit
access stairway and exit stairway designation and floors served; location where each exit
access stairway and exit stairway discharges, interior exit stairways that are pressurized; exit
stairways provided with emergency lighting; each exit stairway that allow reentry; exit
stairways providing roof access; elevator information that includes: number of elevator
banks, elevator bank designation, elevator car numbers and respective floors that they serve;
location of elevator machine rooms, control rooms and control spaces; location of sky lobby;
and the location of freight elevator banks.
SECTION 408.2.5 ADDED
Exit stairway information. Exit access stairways, exit stairway, and elevator information
shall include; the number of exit access stairways and exit stairways in the building; each exit
access stairway and exit stairway designation and floors served; location where each exit
access stairway and exit stairway discharges, interior exit stairways that are pressurized; exit
stairways provided with emergency lighting; each exit stairway that allows reentry; exit
stairways providing roof access; number of elevator banks; elevator bank designation;
elevator car numbers and respective floors that they serve; location of elevator machine
rooms; control rooms and control spaces; location of sky lobby; and the location of freight
elevator banks.
65. SECTION 408.2.6 ADDED
Building services and system information. Building services and system information shall
include: the location of mechanical rooms, location of building management system, location
and capacity of all fuel oil tanks, location of emergency generator and location of natural gas
service.
66. SECTION 408.2.7 ADDED
Fire protection system information. Fire protection system information shall include: the
location of standpipes, location of fire pump rooms, location of fire department connections,
floors protected by automatic sprinklers and location of different types of automatic sprinkler
systems installed including but not limited to dry, wet and pre-action.
67. SECTION 408.2.8 ADDED
Hazardous material information. Hazardous material information shall include: the
location and quantity of hazardous materials.
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PART III—BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN FEATURES
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features
The requirements of Chapter 5 apply to all buildings and occupancies and pertain to access
roads, access to building openings and roofs, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection
water supplies, fire command centers, fire department access to equipment, and in-building
emergency responder communication system coverage.
68. OFC SECTION 503.2.7 AMENDED
Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with the
Springfield Municipal Code. Access roads, including public and private roads and driveways
shall comply with the following:
1. The grade of access for non-sprinklered properties shall not exceed 10%.
2. The grade of access for sprinklered properties shall not exceed 12%.
3. All grades of access exceeding 12% require approval by the fire code official.
69. OFC SECTION 503.6 AMENDED
Security gates, bollards or other obstructions. The installation of security gates, bollards
or other obstructions across a fire apparatus access road shall be reviewed and approved by
the fire code official. The use of directional-limiting devices (tire spikes) is prohibited.
Where security gates, bollards or other obstructions are installed, they shall have an approved
means of emergency operation. The emergency operation of security gates, bollards, or other
obstructions shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where
provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation
shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM
F2200 and must be equipped with Click 2 Enter technology or other authorized equipment
that allows for operation of the gate by fire personnel from their vehicle.
Exceptions:
1. Gates shall be at a minimum as wide as the required access road width.
2. Gates, bollards or other obstructions on commercial properties must be set back 30 ft
(9.144 m) from the roadway edge of the pavement.
3. Where a fence is provided on each side of a gate for a commercial property, a man door
shall be provided at an approved location with a key box for access to the man door.
4. Automated gates equipped with Click 2 Enter technology or other authorized equipment
that allows for operation of the gate by Fire personnel from their vehicle are not required
to be set back 30 ft (9.144 mm). from the roadway edge of pavement provided the
roadway is not an arterial, residential collector street or a street with lane markers.
OFC SECTION 503.6 AMENDED
Security gates, bollards or other obstructions. The installation of security gates,
bollards or other obstructions across a fire apparatus access road shall be reviewed and
approved by the fire code official. The use of directional-limiting devices (tire spikes) is
prohibited. Where security gates, bollards or other obstructions are installed, they shall have
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an approved means of emergency operation. The emergency operation of security gates,
bollards, or other obstructions
shall be maintained at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200 and must be
equipped with Click 2 Enter technology or other authorized equipment that allows for
operation of the gate by fire personnel from their apparatus.
Exceptions:
1. Gates shall be at least as wide as the required access road width.
2. Gates, bollards or other obstructions on commercial properties must be set back 30 ft.
from the roadway edge of pavement.
3. Where a fence is provided on each side of a gate for a commercial property, a man door
shall be provided at an approved location with a key box for access to the man door.
4. Automated gates equipped with Click 2 Enter technology or other authorized equipment
that allows for operation of the gate by Fire personnel from their apparatus are not
required to be set back 30 ft. from the roadway edge of pavement provided the roadway
is not an arterial, residential collector street or a street with lane markers.
70. OFC SECTION 507.5.5 AMENDED
Clear space around hydrants. A 4.5 ft. (54 inches or 1.376 m) clear space, measured from
the center of the hydrant nut, shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants.
A vertical clearance of not less than 6.8 ft. (2.074 m) shall also be maintained, except as
otherwise required or approved.
71. OFC SECTION 510.1 AMENDED
Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings, as described
in Section 510.1.1 shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the
building based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems
utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. This section shall not
require improvement of the existing public safety communications systems. Approval of a
wired communication system must be documented on OSSC Form 918 in accordance with
Section 918 OSSC.
Exceptions:
1. Where permitted by the fire code official and approved by the building official, a wired
communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 shall be permitted to be
installed or maintained instead of an approved emergency responder radio system.
2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not
required.
3. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems,
components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal
operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an
automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system.
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4. Where the facility is approved by the fire code official for participation in the City’s
mobile emergency responder radio coverage (MERRC) program.
Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems
Chapter 6 focuses on building systems and services as they relate to potential safety hazards and
when and how they should be installed. This chapter brings together building system and
service-related issues for convenience and provides a more systematic view of buildings. The
following building ser-vices and systems are addressed: electrical equipment, wiring and hazards
(Section 603); elevator recall and maintenance (Section 604); fuel-fired appliances (Section
605); commercial kitchen hoods (Section 606); commercial kitchen cooking oil storage (Section
607); mechanical refrigeration (Section 608); hyperbaric facilities (Section 609); and clothes
dryer exhaust systems (Section 610). Note that building systems focused on energy systems and
components are addressed by Chapter 12.
72. OFC SECTION 606.5 AMENDED
Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire-extinguishing system for commercial
cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking
equipment and exhaust systems of the type and arrangement protected. Signage shall be
provided on the exhaust hood or system cabinet, indicating the type and arrangement of
cooking appliances protected by the automatic fire-extinguishing system. Signage shall
indicate appliances from left to right, be durable, and the size, color, and lettering shall be
approved by the fire code official. Pre-engineered automatic dry- and wet-chemical
extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for
the intended application. Other types of automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be listed
and labeled for specific use as protection for commercial cooking operations. The system
shall be installed in accordance with this code, NFPA 96, its listing and the manufacturer’s
installation instructions. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems of the following types shall be
installed in accordance with the referenced standard indicated, as follows:
1. Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, NFPA 12.
2. Automatic sprinkler systems, NFPA 13.
3. Automatic water mist systems, NFPA 750.
4. Foam-water sprinkler system or foam-water spray systems, NFPA 16.
5. Dry-chemical extinguishing systems, NFPA 17.
6. Wet-chemical extinguishing systems, NFPA 17A.
Exception: Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are tested in
accordance with UL 710B and listed, labeled, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1
of the International Mechanical Code.
Chapters 7 and 8
NO MODIFICATIONS TO CHAPTERS 7 AND 8
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Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 9 prescribes the minimum requirements for active systems of fire protection equipment
to perform the functions of detecting a fire, alerting the occupants or fire department of a fire
emergency, controlling smoke, and controlling or extinguishing the fire. There are provisions
relating to more general life safety systems such as gas detection and associated alarms. Mass
notification systems are also addressed. Generally, the requirements are based on the occupancy,
the height and the area of the building, because these are the factors that most affect firefighting
capabilities and the relative hazard of a specific building or portion thereof. This chapter
parallels and is substantially duplicated in Chapter 9 of the IBC; however, this chapter also
contains periodic testing criteria that are not contained in the IBC. In addition, the special fire
protection system requirements based on use and occupancy found in Chapter 4 of the IBC are
duplicated in Chapter 9 of the IFC as a user convenience.
73. OFC SECTION 901.4.2 AMENDED
Nonrequired fire protection and life safety systems. Fire protection and life safe systems
or portion thereof not required by this code, or the International Building Code shall be
allowed to be furnished for partial or complete protection provided that such installed
systems meet the applicable requirements of this code and the International Building Code.
Such systems or portion of system shall be provided with signage stating “NON-REQUIRED
SYSTEM.” Signage shall be durable and permanent in nature, with contrasting color and
background, and with lettering of not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in height. Location of such
signage shall be approved by the fire code official.
74. OFC SECTION 901.6.3 AMENDED
Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced
standards shall be maintained. Fire protection and life safety system service providers shall
submit all reports through The Compliance Engine (TCE) as required by the fire code
official.
OFC SECTION 901.6.3 AMENDED
Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the
referenced standards shall be maintained. Fire protection and life safety system service
providers shall submit all reports through The Compliance Engine (TCE) or as otherwise
required by the fire code official.
75. SECTION 901.6.4 ADDED
Excessive fire alarm (nuisance fire alarm) activations. Preventable activations of fire
alarm and life safety systems that results in the fire departments response and arrival at the
occupancy of an alarm in excess of three (3) preventable alarms in a twelve (12) month
period may be cited and restitution sought under the provisions this code, applicable
administrative orders or ordinances of the City of Springfield.
SECTION 901.6.4 ADDED
Excessive false automatic fire alarm activation. Excessive fire alarm (nuisance fire alarm)
activations. Preventable activations of fire alarm and life safety systems that results in the fire
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departments response and arrival at the occupancy of an alarm in excess of three (3)
preventable alarms in a twelve (12) month period may be cited and restitution sought under
the provisions this code, applicable administrative orders, or ordinances of the City of
Springfield.
76. OFC SECTION 901.8.2 AMENDED
Removal of existing occupant-use hose lines. The fire code official is authorized to permit
the removal of existing occupant-use hose lines where installation is not required by this
code, the International Building Code, or a previously approved alternative method, or when
both of the following conditions exist:
1. The hose line would not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department.
2. The remaining outlets are not compatible with local fire department fittings.
Chapters 10 through 12
NO MODIFICATIONS TO CHAPTERS 10 THROUGH 12
Chapters 13 through 19
RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
PART IV—SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES AND OPERATIONS
NO CHANGES TO PART IV AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 6458
PART V—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
NO CHANGES TO PART V AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 6458
PART VI—REFERENCED STANDARDS
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards
This code contains several references to standards that are used to regulate materials and
methods of construction. Chapter 80 contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are
referenced in this code. The standards are part of the code to the extent of the reference to the
standard (see Section 102.7). Compliance with the referenced standard is necessary for
compliance with this code. By providing specifically adopted standards, the construction and
installation requirements necessary for compliance with this code can be readily determined. The
basis for code compliance is, therefore, established, and available on an equal basis to the code
official, contractor, designer, and owner. Chapter 80 is organized in a manner that makes it easy
to locate specific standards. It lists all of the referenced standards alphabetically by acronym of
the promulgating agency of the standard. Each agency’s standards are then listed in either
alphabetical or numeric order based on the standard identification. The list also contains the title
of the standard, the edition (date) of the standard referenced, any addenda included as part of the
ICC adoption, and the section or sections of this code that reference the standard.
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NFPA
77. OFC CHAPTER 80 ADDED
1031– 14: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
OFC CHAPTER 80 ADDED
921 – 21: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
78. OFC CHAPTER 80 ADDED
1031– 22: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
OFC CHAPTER 80 ADDED
1031 – 14: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner
79. OFC CHAPTER 80 ADDED
921 – 21: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
OFC CHAPTER 80 ADDED
1033 – 22: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
PART VII—APPENDICES
NO CHANGES TO APPENDICES AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 6458
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