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ORDINANCE NO. 6257
(General)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE CODE FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BY
ADOPTING, AMENDING, ADDING AND DELETING SECTIONS TO THE STATE OF
OREGON 2010 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 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 6204
ADOPTED JULY 16,2007 OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD.
The Common Council of the City of Springfield does ordain as follows:
Section 1. The Springfield 2010 Fire Code Amendments, based on the State of Oregon Fire
Code 2010 Edition, copies of which are on file in the office of the City of Springfield
Department of Fire and Life Safety, the City Recorder's office of the City of Springfield, and the
City of Springfield Public Library 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 therein 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. Those Sections added or
amended shall read as set forth in Exhibit A.
Section 3. Ordinance No. 6204 adopted July 16,2007 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repealed.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 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 30 days after its
adoption by the Council and approval.by the Mayor.
Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 21 st day of June 2010 by a vote
of -2 in favor ~ against. (1 absent)
Approved by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this 21 st day of June, 2010
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ORDINANCE NO. 6257
EXHIBIT A-I
City of Springfield 2010 Fire Code Amendments
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRA TION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Springfield Fire Code herein after referred to as
"this code". Amended
SECTION 102
DEFINITIONS
Springfield Municipal Code (SMC). The laws of the City of Springfield as adopted by the City of
Springfield.
SECTION 105
PERMITS
105.1.2 Types of Permits. There shall be two types of permits as follows:
1. Operational permit (in previous city fire code editions Operational Permits are also known as
Hazardous Materials Permit Program). An operational permit allows the applicant to conduct
an operation or a business for which a permit is required by Section 105.6 for either:
1.1. A prescribed period.
1.2. Until renewed or revoked.
2. Construction permit. A construction permit allows the applicant to install or modify systems
and equipment for which a permit is required by Section 105.7. Amended
105.6 City of Springfield 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
. Springfield Fire Marshal's Office prior to engaging in the following activities and operations as set forth in
Sections 1 05.6A through 105.6.47. Amended,
105.6F Battery Systems. An Operational Permit is required for stationary storage battery systems
having a liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons. See Section 608.1. Added
105.6.1 Aerosol Products. An operational permit is required to manufacture, store, handle or use an
aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds (227 kg) net
weight throughout an occupancy. Amended
105.6.2 Amusement Buildings. An operational permit is required to operate special amusement
buildings, such as haunted houses and similar temporary installations. See Appendix K
Amended
105.6.4 Carnivals or Fairs. Deleted
105.6.5 Cellulose Nitrate Film. Deleted
105.6.7 Combustible Fibers. Deleted.
EXHIBIT A-2
105.6.9 Covered Mall Buildings. An operational permit is required for:
1. The display of liquid- or gas-fired equipment in the mall.
2. The use of open-flame or flame-producing equipment in the mall.
Operational Permit fee is waived for Covered Mall Buildings. Amended
105.6.11 Cutting and Welding. Deleted
105.6.13 Exhibits and Trade Shows. Deleted
105.6.14 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or
use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, pyrotechnic special effects, or blasting
operations.
Exce1Jtion: Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black powder and
small arms primers for personal use, not for resale and in accordance with Section 3306. Amended
105.6.15 Fire Hydrants and Valves. Deleted
105.6.17 Floor Finishing. Deleted
105.6.22 High-piled Storage. Deleted
105.6.23 Hot Work Operations. Deleted
105.6.25 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Plants. Deleted
105.6.26 Liquid- or Gas-fueled Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Buildings. An operational
permit is required to display, operate or demonstrate liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment
in assembly buildings.
Operational Permit fee is waived for Liquid- or Gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in an Assembly
Building. Amended
105.6.28 Magnesium. Deleted
105.6.29 Miscellaneous Combustible Storage. Deleted
105.6.30 Open Burning. Deleted See:105.6.30.1 or 105.6.30.2
105.6.30.1 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 Urban Growth Boundary.
Operational Permit fee is waived for Agricultural Open Burning pursuit to 307.2. The
permission to burn, in the form of a permit, shall be obtained in accordance with ORS 476.380
and 478.960. Amended
105.6.30.2 Bonfires. A permit shall be obtained from the Springfield Fire Marshal's Office in order to
conduct a Bonfire within the Springfield Urban Growth Boundary. See Article 307.2 Added
105.6.31 Open Flames and Torches. Deleted
105.6.32 Open Flames and Candles. Deleted
105.6.34 Places of Assembly. Deleted
105.6.35 Private Fire Hydrants. Deleted
EXHIBIT A-3
105.6.37 Pyroxilin Plastic. Deleted
105.6.39 Repair Garages and Motor Fuel-dispensing Facilities. An operational permit is required for
operation of repair garages and automotive marine and fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities for
systems utilizing fuel that is gaseous at NTP such as CNG, LNG, Hydrogen, and LPG. Amended
105.6.42 Storage of Scrap Tires and Tire Byproducts. Deleted
105.6.43 Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents. An operational permit is required to operate
an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess 400 square feet
(37m2). '
Exce1Jtions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Tents open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
2.1. Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65
m2).
2.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire
break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700 square
feet (65 m2) total.
2.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to structures and other tents shall
be provided.
Operational Permit fee is waived for Temporary membrane structures, and tents. Amended
105.6.45 Waste Handling. Deleted
105.6.46 Wood Products. Deleted
.105.6.47 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 Regl!latory Commission is
required. 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 1057.12. Amended
105.7.1 Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems and Appurtenances.
In accordance with Chapter 9 of this code Amended
105.7.1.1 Smoke Control Systems - A construction permit is required for installation of or modification
to smoke control systems and related equipment as identified in Section 909. Maintenance
performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a
permit. Added
105.7.3.1 Detection Systems, Liquid and Gas Leak Systems. Added
105.7.14 Temporary mem.brane structures and tents. Deleted
. 105.7.15 Fees for Construction Permits. Fees for the review of plans and inspection of ,occupancies
requiring Construction Permits as defined in Article 105.7 are established and maintained by resolution
and published by the City of Springfield as part of the "Master Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees and
Charges, Rates, Permits, and Licenses." Added
EXHIBIT A-4
SECTION 107
MAINTENANCE
107.1.1 Access to Safeguards. Fire protection and/or notification system equipment shall be'
accessible, unobstructed and visible. Added .
SECTION 108
BOARD OF APPEALS
108.1.1 Appeals. The responsible party may file a written appeal, of a violation of this code pursuant to
Springfield Municipal Code (SMC) 2.570 to the Building Board of Appeals/Community Services Division
. Advisory Committee of the City of Springfield. Appeals shall be pursued and appeal determinations shall
be in accordance with procedures and rules established by SMC Section 2.550 through 2.574. The fire
code official shall be an Ex Officio non-voting member of the board as set forth in SMC 2.552. Amended
SECTION 109
VIOLA TIONS
109.3.1 Violations penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this 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 may be cited under the Civil Enforcement of Code
Infraction of the Springfield Municipal Code, Section 5.600 through 5.626 or may be subject to injunction
or temporary restraining order and fines, including the recovery of expenses through Circuit Court or
shall be punished by a fine as provided in ORS 476.990.
Exceotion: Where other penalties for specific violations are provided for by law, they shall
. prevail; see ORS 476.990 and ORS 480.990. Amended
SECTION 113
FEES
113.1.1 Collection of Operatiol)al Permit Fees. The billing for the Operational Permits shall be done
by the fire code official or his/her agent by sending a statement by ordinary mail or by the
applicant applying in person and paying any applicable fees. In the event that the person
responsible shall fail to pay such statement within thirty (30) days of the mailing 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. 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 geF:leral fund of the City, at the discretion of
the City Manager. Added
EXHIBIT A-5
113.2 Schedule of permit fees. Permit fees are established and maintained by resolution and published
by the City of Springfield as part of the "Master Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees and Charges, Rates,
Permits, and Licenses." Amended
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
CARNIVAL. A 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. A 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
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
CHAPTER: 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
SECTION 302
DEFINITIONS
FUEL BREAK. A fuel break shall be created by removing or cutting all of the flammable weeds, grass,
vines, brush and other combustible vegetation within the fuel break as close to the ground as is
reasonably practicable and 10 feet in width or depth given the nature of the terrain and the property. The
fuel breaks shall be located along the boundaries of the property; and also around any structures, power
poles, vehicles, trees or other improvements on the property that would be vulnerable to a fire hazard
created by flammable weeds, grass, vines, brush and other combustible vegetation. The intent of the fuel
breaks shall be to protect the property from the spread of fire from other properties; as well as confining
any fire on the property and to slow the progression. of flame spread in order to allow fire suppression
crews the opportunity to suppress the fire preventing its spread to other properties. Added
PROTECTED PROPERTY. As Defined by ORS 164.305. "Protected Property" means any structure,
place or thing customarily occupied by people including "public buildings" as defined by ORS 479.168
and forestland as defined by ORS 477.001. Added
EXHIBIT A-6
RECREATIONAL FIRE. Means a small fire (no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height),
limited to cooking fires, and campfires, or fires lit in Chimineas, patio fireplaces, fire pits, or other similar
devices using charcoal, natural gas, propane, manufactured firelogs, or clean dry natural firewood as
fuel, and which occurs in designated areas on public lands or on private property. The fire cannot be
used as a disposal fire for waste materials, including woody yard trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings.
Amended
Section 304
COMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL
304.1.2 Vegetation. A fuel break shall be established where weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is
, capable of being ignited and causing fire damage to the protected property of another exists. The
owner or occupant shall be responsible for reducing the fire hazard created by weeds, grass,
vines, brush and other combustible vegetation on their property by complying with the
requirements 304.1.2.
Exceptions:
1. A fuel break will not be required between the dates of October 15th through
June 15th except by order of the fire code official.
2. Agricultural or cultivated crops
3. Ornamental or decorative vegetation
Amended
Section 307
OPEN BURNING AND RECREATIONAL FIRES
307.2 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained from thefire code official in accordance with Section
105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices ,I
prevention or control of disease or pests, or a Bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be i
presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. II
Exception: Operational permit fees are waived for Agricultural Open Burning. Amended I
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315.2.1 Ceiling clearance. Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610 mm) or more below the ceiling in !
. nonsprinklered areas of buildings or a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below sprinkler head deflectors i~
sprinklered areas of buildings. I
Exception: If, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, the provisions of the installation standard o~
the sprinkler system or the listing of the device justifies a reduction or increase in the distance I
necessary for the proper operation of the sprinkler head in question. Amended
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CHAPTER 4 i
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS:
SECTION 401
GENERAL
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EXHIBIT A-V
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401.3.1.1 Excessive False Automatic Fire Alarm Activation. Activations of a fire alarm system that
result in the fire department arriving at the occupancy of alarm in excess of three (3) false alarms
in a one year period may be cited under the provisions of 109.3.1 of this code. Added. I
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404.2 Where required. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall be prepared prior to i
admittance to and use by the occupancy by the occupants. The plan(s) shall be prepared and approved I
by the fire code official and maintained for the following occupancies and buildings. i
1. Group A, other than Group A occupancies used exclusively for purposes of religious worship that hav~
an occupant load less than 2,000. ,I
2. Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more perSQns or more than 100 persons above II
or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
3. Group E. i
4. Group F buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more that 100 persons above ot
below the lowest level of exit discharge. ,
5. Group H. I
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6. Group I. I
7. Group R-1. ,
8. Group R-2 college and university buildings. [I
9. Group R-4.
10.Group SR I
11. Group R occupancies subject to licensure by the state
12. High-rise buildings.
13.. 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.
14. Covered malls exceeding 50,000 square feet (4645 m2) in aggregate floor area.
15. Underground buildings.
16. Buildings With an atrium and having an occupancy in
Group A, E or M. Amended
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code official, a Hazardous
Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) in accordance with Section 2701.5.2, shall be provided to
determine if quantities meet or exceed those specified in Section 105.6. The HMIS shall be provided in a
manner acceptable to the fire code official. Reference Springfield amendments Appendix H for format.
Amended
SECTION 408
USE AND OCCUPANCY-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
408.1.1 Change of Occupant, Tenant or Use. Whenever any tenant, occupant or use of a commercial
occupancy changes, a notification of the change shall be forwarded to the Springfield Fire Marshal's
Office in order to update fire department records within 30 days of the change.
Exceotion: Group R, SR and U occupancies. Added
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CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
Section 508
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EXHIBIT A-8
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
507.5.7 Fire Hydrant Specifications. Fire Hydrants shall be approved by the fire code official andmeetl
the following specifications: Fire hydrants shall be compression type in conformance with AVVWA'1
C502. Hydrants shall have two 2 1/2-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 i
be 5 % inches. Inlet connections shall be 6 inches. Hydrants shall have a 1 1/2-inch pentagonal
operating nut, which opens the 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
inches (457 mm) above final grade or, where located in a hose house, 12 inches (305 mm) abovJ
finished floor. Acceptable fire hydrants: I
Mueller Centurion A423
Kennedy Guardian
Waterous Pacer
M&H Style 129 Added
507.5.7.1 Fire Hydrant Extensions. Extension assemblies for fire hydrants shall be supplied by the
manufacturer of the hydrant for which the extension is required. Added
CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 604
EMERGENCY ANDST ANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
604.3.2 Written record. Written records of the inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency and I
standby power systems shall include the date of service, name of the servicing technician, a summary ofl
. conditions noted and a detailed description of any conditions requiring correction and what corrective II
action was taken. Such records shall be kept on the premises served by the emergency or standby
power system and be available for inspection by the fire code official. Within 30 days of performing the I
annual maintenance inspection and testing a report shall be forwarded to the City of Springfield Fire
Marshal's Office. Amended
Section 608
STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS
608.1.1 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.7. Added
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 901
EXHIBIT A-9 .
GENERAL
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
901.5.1.1 System Plans and Specifications. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire extinguishing
systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service
mains and all other fire protection system plans and specifications shall be readily available on
the premises. Notation of the precise location of the plans and specifications shall be affixed to
the device control panel or major component. Plans and specifications shall consist of the
complete construction submittal that was approved by the code official of the jurisdiction of the
installation except that any drawings will be as-built drawings delineating actual installation details '
that are present at system acceptance. 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. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and
maintained or removed. The burden of proof concerning whether an installed system is required
or non-required shall be borne by the responsible party. 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
903.3.3.1 Ceiling Penetrations That May Delay Sprinkler Activation. Ceiling penetrations that in the
. opinion of the fire code official, may lead to a significant delay in the activation of sprinklers shall be
sealed in an approved manner.
Exception. Where fire sprinklers are installed above and below the ceiling assembly.
Added
CHAPTER 23
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
SECTION 2304
DESIGNA liON OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS
2304.3 Identification of High-Piled Storage Areas. The owner or occupant of a structure, which
qualifies for high-pile storage use due to interior design height, who does not desire to have it
designed or used for high-piled storage is required to comply with the following:
EXHffiIT A-lO
1. Provide a letter to the fire code official stating they will not allow it to be used for
high-piled storage. The responsible party agrees to upgrade the building to meet
high-pile storage requirements when they choose to allow high-pile storage or
when the fire department discovers any occupant using 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
EXHIBIT A-II
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CHAPTER 27
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 2701
GENERAL
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:
1. Product name
2. Component.
3. CAS - Chemical Abstract Service Number.
4. Location where stored or used
5. Container size
6. Hazard classification
7. Amount in storage.
8. Amount in use - closed systems
9. Amount in use - open systems
10. NFPA 704 classification
11. Permit amounts (see 105.6)
Amended
SECTION 2703
GENERAcL REQUIREMENTS
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
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
EXHIBIT A-12
2706.1.1 Unattended Parking. Vehicles requiring placards in accordance with Section 2706.1 shan
comply with the requirements of 3406.6.1 through 3406.6.4 Added
CHAPTER 33
EX.PLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Section 3301
GENERAL
3301.1.1 Small arms ammunition and explosives standard. NFPA 495 shall govern the possession,
manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of small arms ammunition and explosives. Amended.
3301.2 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and regulated in
accordance with this section. Added
CHAPTER 34
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Section 3402
DEFINITIONS
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 100,fo 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 200,fo of the Lower
. Flammable Limit of the product will be considered adequate. Added
Section 3404
STORAGE
3404.2.14.1. 5. 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
EXHIBIT A-13
Appendix C
FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND
DISTRIBUTION
SECTION C105
DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS -
TABLE C105.1
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS Amended
. Fire Flow Minimum Number Average Spacing Maximum Distance from
Requirement (GPM) of Hydrants Between Hydrants a,b,c a Hydrant to a Pointon
the Exterior of a
Buildingd
1,750 or Less 1 500 250
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 8 or moree 200 120
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Um.
a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
b. Where streets are provided with median dividers which cannot be crossed by firefighters 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 alternating 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 provided 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.
EXHIBIT A-14
Appendix D
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Section D101
GENERAL
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 fOfgrade and hillside development requirements. City
streets shall conform to design standards as set forth in the City of Springfield Development Code
and the City of Springfield Public Works Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual.
Amended.
Section D102
REQUIRED ACCESS
0102.1 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 D103
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 0103.1.
Exce1Jtions: The fire code official is authorized to modify the provisions of Section
0103.1 when:
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 (45 720 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.
Exceotion: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire code official. Amended
EXHIBIT A-I5.
Appendix F
HAZARD RANKING
Added
Appendix H
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN
(HMMP) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INVENTORY STATEMENT (HMIS)
INSTRUCTIONS
Added
Appendix I
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS - NON
COMPLIANT CONDITIONS
Added