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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
SPRINGFIELD
CITY COUNCIL
ITEM TITLE:
Meeting Date:
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July 16, 2007
Regular Session
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726-2294
5 minutes
ACTION
REQUESTED:
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTION, 2006 EDITION
An ordinance adopting a fire code for the city of Springfield by adopting,
amending, and adding articles to the state of Oregon 2007 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. 6098 adopted October 18, 2004, of the city of Springfield, and
declaring an emergency.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The Department of Fire & Life Safety is currently enforcing the 2004 Edition of the
International Fire Code with Oregon Amendments. The Fire Code adopted by the
city must be consistent with State Fire Protection Statutes, and equal to or more
stringent than the Fire Code promulgated by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire
Marshal has adopted the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code with an
effective date of April 1, 2007.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Ordinance with Amendments and 2007 Oregon Fire Code
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Adoption of the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code with Amendments will
enable the Department of Fire & Life Safety to provide a high level offrre safety
protection within the City.
This is an emergency adoption in that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor so that the City of
Springfield Fire Code is compliant with the State of Oregon 2007 Fire Code
Amendments which became effective April 1, 2007.
Replacement ofInternational Fire Code books have totaled approximately $1725
spent out of the 06-07 budget.
Items to Note:
· 2007 NFP A 10 Fire Extinguisher Standard has changed from allowing an
owner/occupant to provide annual serving of the fire extinguisher to
requiring fire extinguishers to be serviced by a trained certified person.
· Excessive False Automatic Fire Alarm Activations are subject to citations
under provision 109.3.1 of the Fire Code.
· Failure to comply with fire code regulations within the Springfield Urban
Growth Boundary will be pursued through Circuit Court in areas outside
the city limits.
· Vegetation capable of being ignited and hazardous to protected property of
another will require a fuel break
ORDINANCE NO.
(General)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE CODE FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BY
ADOPTING, AMENDING, AND ADDING ARTICLES TO THE STATE OF OREGON
2007 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. 6098 ADOPTED OCTOBER 18,
2004 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 2007 Fire Code Amendments, based on
the International Fire Code 2006 Edition, copies of which are
kept 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 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. 6098 adopted October 18, 2004 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 2007 Fire Code Amendments which became effective April 1,
2007, 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
day of , 2007 by a vote of in
favor ____ against.
Approved by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this ____ day of
, 2007.
Sid Leiken, Mayor.
ATTEST:
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
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
105.6 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. Fees for the inspection of occupancies requiring
permits 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
105.6A Fireworks, Agricultural. An operational Agricultural Fireworks Permit is required to use or
explode fireworks to scare or repel birds or animals under ORS 480.122.
105.68 Fireworks, Public Display of. An operational Public Display of Fireworks Permit is required to
hold a display of fireworks under ORS 480.130.
105.6C Fireworks, Retail sales. An operational Retail Sales of Fireworks Permit is required to sell
fireworks at retail to individual members of the general public as described in ORS 480.127.
105.60 Fireworks, Wholesale. An operational Wholesale Fireworks Permit is required to sell fireworks
to agricultural, public display and retail sales permit holders under ORS 480.130. It does not
authorize the sale of fireworks to the general public.
105.6E Institutions. A temporary operational permit may be issued in lieu of inspection approval by the
State Fire Marshal or governmental subdivision having authority in an area exempted for
licensed institutions inspected under ORS 479.215.
105.6F Battery Systems. An Operational Permit is required to operate stationary storage battery
systems having a liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons. See Section 608.
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105.6.1 Aerosol Products. An operational permit is required to manufacture, store or handle an
aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds (227 kg) net
weight.
105.6.2 Amusement Buildings. An operational permit is required to operate a special amusement
building.
105.6.3 Aviation Facilities. Deleted
105.6.4 Carnivals or Fairs. Deleted
105.6.5 Cellulose Nitrate Film. Deleted
105.6.6 Combustible Dust-producing Operations. Deleted
105.6.7 Combustible Fibers. Deleted
105.6.8Compressed Gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at normal
temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table
105.6.8.
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.
105.6.9 Covered Mall Buildings. An operational permit is required for:
1. The placement of retail fixtures and displays, concession equipment, displays of highly
combustible goods and similar items in the mall.
2. The display of liquid- or gas-fired equipment in the mall.
3. The use of open":f1ame or flame-producing equipment in the mall.
Operational Permit fee is waived for Covered Mall Buildings. Amended
1 05.6.1 0 Cryogenic Fluids. An operational permit is required to produce, store, transport on site, use,
handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.11.
Exception: Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic fluids as a fuel
for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating the lading.
105.6.11 Cutting and Welding. Deleted
105.6.12 Dry Cleaning Plants. An operational permit is required to engage in the business of dry
cleaning or to change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent used in existing dry cleaning
equipment.
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. Added
105.6.15 Fire Hydrants and Valves. Deleted
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105.6.16 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. An operational permit is required:
1. To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation within facilities of flammable or combustible
liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the off-site transportation in pipelines regulated
by the Department of Transportation (DOT) nor does it apply to piping systems.
2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons (19 L) in a building or in excess of
10 gallons (37.9 L) outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the
following:
2.1. The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft,
motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant, unless such storage, in the
opinion of the code official, would cause an unsafe condition.
2.2. The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when such
liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or similar purposes for a period of not
more than 30 days.
3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class iliA liquids in excess of 25 gallons (95 L) in a building
or in excess of 60 gallons (227 L) outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection
with oil-burning equipment.
4. To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underground storage tank used for fueling motor
vehicles by any means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for
dispensing purposes.
5. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing stations,
refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are
produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
6. To place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an underground, protected above-
ground or above-ground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
7. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material
which poses a greater hazard than that for which the tank was designed and constructed.
8. To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable or combustible liquids.
9. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial,
industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
10. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor
vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
105.6.17 Floor Finishing. Deleted
105.6.18 Fruit and Crop Ripening. An operational permit is required to operate a fruit- or crop-ripening
facility or conduct a fruit-ripening process using ethylene gas.
105.6.19 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. An operational permit is required to operate a
business of fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging and to maintain a room, vault or chamber in
which a toxic or flammable fumigant is used.
105.6.20 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 105.6.20. See pg 9.
105.6.21 HPM facilities. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous production
materials.
105.6.22 High-piled Storage. Deleted
105.6.23 Hot Work Operations. Deleted
105.6.24 Industrial Ovens. Deleted
105.6.25 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Plants. Deleted
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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
105.6.27 LP-gas. An operational permit is required for:
1. Storage and use of LP-gas in individual containers of 125 gallons or more.
Exceotion: A permit is not required for individual containers with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water
capacity or less serving occupancies in group R-3.
2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.
105.6.28 Magnesium. Deleted
105.6.29 Miscellaneous Combustible Storage. Deleted
105.6.30 Open Burning. Deleted See: 1 05.6.30.1 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
105.6.33 Organic Coatings. An operational permit is required for any organic-coating manufacturing
operation producing more than 1 gallon (4 L) of an organic coating in one day.
105.6.34 Places of Assembly. Deleted
105.6.35 Private Fire Hydrants. Deleted
105.6.36 Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. An operational permit is required for use and handling
of pyrotechnic special effects material.
105.6.37 Pyrolixin Plastic. Deleted
105.6.38 Refrigeration Equipment. An operational permit is required to operate a mechanical
refrigeration unit or system regulated by Chapter 6.
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
105.6.40 Rooftop Heliports. An operational permit is required for the operation of a rooftop heliport.
105.6.41 Spraying or Dipping. An operational permit is required to conduct a spraying or dipping
operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or the application of combustible powders
regulated by Chapter 15.
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105.6.42 Storage of Scrap Tires and Tire Byproducts. Deleted
105.6.43 Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies. An operational permit is required to
operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess of
200 square feet (19 m2), or a canopy in excess of 400 square feet (37m2).
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Fabric canopies open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
2.1. Individual canopies having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65
m2).
2.2. The aggregate area of multiple canopies 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, tents and canopies.
Added
105.6.44 Tire-rebuilding Plants. An operational permit is required for the operation and maintenance of
a tire-rebuilding plant.
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 Regulatory Commission is
required. Added
105.6.48 Collection of Operational 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 general fund of the City, at the discretion of-
the City Manager. Added
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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 and Appurtenances.
105.7.1.1 Fire Suppression Sprinkler Systems.
105.7.1.2 Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems.
105.7.2 Battery Systems.
105.7.3 Compressed Gases.
105.7.3.1 Detection Systems, Liquid and Gas Leak Systems.
105.7.4 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment.
105.7.5 Fire Pumps and Related Equipment.
105.7.6 Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
105.7.7 Hazardous Materials.
105.7.9 LP-Gas
105.7.10 Private Water Mains and Hydrant Systems.
105.7.11 Spraying or Dipping.
105.7.12 Standpipe Systems.
105.7.14 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
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.
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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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 purpose 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 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
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
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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 the fire code official in accordance with Section
105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices,
prevention or control of disease or pests, or 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.
Exception: Operational permit fees are waived for Agricultural Open Burning. Amended
CHAPTER 4
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
SECTION 401
GENERAL
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.
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CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
Section 508
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
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 AWWA
C502. Hydrants shall have two 2 1/rinch 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 X inches. Inlet connections shall be 6 inches. Hydrants shall have a 1 1/rinch 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) above
finished floor. Acceptable fire hydrants:
Mueller Centurion A423
Kennedy Guardian
Waterous Pacer
M&H Style 129 Added
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. Added
CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Section 608
STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS
608.1.1 Permits. Permits shall be required as setforth in Section 105.6 and 105.7. Added
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 901
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
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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
CHAPTER 23
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
SECTION 2304
DESIGNATION 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:
1. Provide 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
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CHAPTER 27
HAZARDOUS MA TERIALS-
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. 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, pounds or gallons.
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. NFPA 704 classification
-11. Location of chemical stored and in bulk use in building.
Amended
SECTION 2703
GENERAL 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
2706.1.1 Unattended Parking. Vehicles requiring placards in accordance with Section 2706.1 shall
comply with the requirements of 3406.6.1 through 3406.6.4 Added
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CHAPTER 33
EXPLOSIVES 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.
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 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
Section 3404
STORAGE
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
ATTACHMENT A
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10-2007
11-2005
12-2005
12A-2005
13-2007
130-2007
13R-2007
14-2007
15-2007
16-2007
17 -2002
17 A-2002
20-2007
22-2003
24-2007
25-2002
72-2007
110-2005
230-2003
241-2004
318 - 2006
750-2006
1142 - 2007
2001-2004
ATTACHMENT A
CHAPTER 45
NFPA REFERENCED STANDARDS
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Low, Medium and High Expansion Foam
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height
Standpipe and Hose Systems
Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
Fire Pumps
Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
Private Fire Service Mains
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection
Systems
National Fire Alarm Code
Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Protection of Storage
Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations
Protection of Semi-Conductor Fabrication Facilities
Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
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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 Point on
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 81: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Urn.
a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
b. Where streets are provided with median dividers which can 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.
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Appendix D
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Section D101
GENERAL
0101.1 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
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
0103.1 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 D103.1.
Exceptions: The fire code official is authorized to modify the provisions of Section
D103.1 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
0103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire code official. Amended
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