ORD 2000-20 FIRE SAFETY COMMITTEE IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONSORDINANCE NO. 2000-20
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington,
implementing recommendations made by the Mayor's Fire Safety
Committee; and adding a new Chapter 15.05, to the Bainbridge Island
Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Fire Safety Committee offered recommendations in its
March 10, 2000 Final Report; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined it is in the best interest of the public to
provide actions that enhance life safety and reduce fire risk; now, therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Secti_on 1. Chapter 15.05, Fire Safety Requirements for Designated Multi-
Family Residential Buildings, is added to read as follows:
Sections:
15.05.10
15.05.20
15.05.30
15.05.40
15.05.50
15.05.60
15.05.70
15.05.80
15.05.90
15.05.100
15.05.110
Purpose and Scope
Definitions
Smoke detectors
Floor Plans
Emergency Evacuation Plans
Fire Safety Training
Annual Fire Inspections
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Enforcement
Appeals
15.05.10 Purpose and Scope
The provisions in this chapter are intended to enhance the fire and life
safety protection of the general public. This chapter applies to designated
buildings classified as R-1 Occupancies with 5 or more dwelling units, and
without automatic fire sprinkler protection.
15.05.20 Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
"Fire Marshal" means a designated agent of the City who has the
authority to implement the provisions in this ordinance.
(2)
"Uniform Fire Code" means the current fire code adopted by the
City as mandated by action of the State Legislature.
(3)
"Uniform Building Code" means the current building code adopted
by the City as mandated by action of the State Legislature.
(4)
"Approved" means approved by the Fire Marshal of the Fire
Department or designee, unless otherwise specified.
(5)
"Dwelling Unit" means any building or portion thereof which
contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating,
cooking and sanitation as required by the 1997 Uniform Building
Code, for not more than one family, or a congregate residence
which accommodates 10 or fewer persons.
(6)
"Targeted building" means a residential multi-family building
classified as an R-1 Occupancy, as defined by the Uniform
Building Code, with 5 or more dwelling units and without
automatic fire sprinkler protection.
(7)
"Higher Risk Building" means a targeted building without
automatic fire sprinkler protection, three or more stories in height,
with interior exit corridors or exterior exit balconies. A listing of
higher risk buildings is attached to this ordinance;provided that the
Fire Marshal may add other buildings to the list based on this
definition and new information gathered ih the process of
implementing this ordinance
(8)
Lower Risk Building" means a targeted building without automatic
fire sprinkler protection, less than three stories in height, including
some three or four story buildings with existing fire alarm systems,
partial sprinkler systems, or other building construction feature that
enhances life safety in the event of a fire_such as non-combustible
construction or rated wall separations. A listing of the lower risk
buildings is attached to this ordinance;_provided that the Fire
Marshal may add other buildings to the list based on this definition
and new information gathered in the process of implementing this
ordinance. "Fire Department" means the Bainbridge Island Fire
Department.
(9)
"Fire Safety Committee" means a group of community
representatives appointed by the Mayor to review the fire and life
safety risks in older multi-family residential buildings.
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"Stories" means floor levels in a building, not including
basements, providing this level does not qualify as a first story as
defined by section 220 of the Uniform Building Code.
"R-1 Building" means a building with an occupancy classification
of Group R Division 1 as defined in the Uniform Building Code
which is a hotel, apartment building or congregate residence,
including condominiums.
"Owner" means the owner of record of an R-1 Building, which
includes homeowner associations.
"Approved Monitored Fire Alarm System" means approved by the
Fire Marshal with a U.L. listed central station monitoring
company.
15.05.30 Smoke Detectors.
Smoke detectors shall be installed in all targeted buildings not later than
one year from the effective date of this ordinance. The owner shall be responsible
for the installation of listed smoke detectors in each dwelling unit. The detectors
shall be located in accordance with Section 310.9.1.4 of the 1997 edition of the
Uniform Building Code. Such devices shall be the photoelectric type detectors
and may be battery-powered. Existing smoke detectors are approved, providing
they are correctly located and operating properly. Existing detectors over 10 years
old shall be replaced by the owner. The owner shall certify to the Fire Marshal,
using approved forms, that the devices have been installed, as required, and are
operating properly.
15.05.40 Floor Plans.
The Owner shall provide building floor plans to the Fire Marshal to assist
with the Fire Department's pre-fire planning. The floor plans shall be in a format
approved by the Fire Department.
15.05.50 Emergency Evacuation Plan.
(1) An Emergency Evacuation Plan must be posted in all targeted buildings
with interior common corridors and stairways.
(2)
The Fire Department will work with the owners by providing guidelines
for developing approved emergency evacuation plans. All plans shall be
submitted and approved by the Fire Department prior to posting.
(3) Building Owners shall be responsible for posting the approved emergency
evacuation plans in common areas of the buildings.
(4)
Emergency evacuation plans shall be reviewed and updated annually by
Owners. Revised plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review
and approval.
15.05.60 Fire Safety Training
The Fire Department will develop and offer training and/or information
for building Owners and tenants regarding fire and life safety protection.
Emphasis will be placed on prevention and safe evacuation.
15.05.70 Annual Fire Inspection.
(1) All targeted buildings shall be inspected annually for compliance with
provisions of the Uniform Fire Code. The inspections will include all common
corridors, stairways, public areas and emergency access areas. The inspections
will not include individual dwelling units. The Fire Department acting as the
City's agent, shall be responsible for completing the inspections. The Owner shall
be responsible for paying a fee for the cost of the inspection consistent with the
fee schedule adopted by the City Council.
(2) The Fire Marshal has the authority to re-designate a targeted building from
a higher risk building to a lower risk building based on relevant information
collected during an inspection.
15.05.80
Fire Alarm Systems.
(1
) The Owner(s) shall install an approved monitore.d fire alarm system in all
higher risk buildings with common interior corridors and stairways. The fire
alarm system shall consist of smoke detectors in the corridors, a heat detector
and audible devices in dwelling units and manual pull stations at each exit on all
levels. The alarm systems shall be installed and operational not later than three
years from the effective date of this ordinance. If an alarm system has not been
installed within 30 months from the effective date, a letter from the owner shall
be sent to the Fire Department indicating a specific date the system will be
installed and operating. Plans and specifications shall be submitted through the
Building Department for Fire Department approval prior to installation. The City
shall waive permit fees for alarm systems installed in compliance with this
chapter.
(2) The Owner(s) shall install an approved monitored fire alarm system in all
higher risk buildings with direct exiting to exterior balconies or stairways. The
fire alarm system shall consist of audible devices in dwelling units and manual
pull stations at each exit on all levels (heat detectors are optional). The alarm
system shall be installed and operational not later than three years from the
effective date of this ordinance. If an alarm system has not been installed within
30 months from the effective date, a letter from the owner shall be sent to the
Fire Department indicating a specific date when the system will be installed and
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(3) Fire alarm systems are not required in lower risk buildings but may be
installed on a voluntary basis. The City shall waive the permit fees for alarm
systems installed in compliance with this chapter.
15.05.90
Fire Sprinkler Systems.
Automatic fire sprinkler systems are not required in any targeted building
but may be installed on a voluntary basis. The City shall waive the permit fees
for fire sprinkler systems installed in compliance with this chapter_.
15.05.100 Enforcement.
The Fire Department, acting as the City's agent, is authorized to enforce
the provisions of this ordinance to the point of non-compliance. At which time, it
shall be submitted to the City Code Enforcement Officer, who shall proceed with
enfo_rcement as outlined in Chapter 1.26 of the Municipal Code
15.05.110 Appeals.
A Board of Appeals shall be established consistent with Section 105 of the
Uniform Building Code except the Fire Marshal or designated Fire Department
representative shall also be added as a member of the Board. The Board of
Appeals shall be utilized to determine the suitability of alternate materials and/or
methods and provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this
ordinance. The Fire Safety Committee Report dated March 10, 2000 was used as
a basis for development of this ordinance and shall be used as a guideline for any
interpretations. The Building Official and Fire Marshal shall be notified of all
appeals under this section.
Section 2. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council this 13th day of September, 2000.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 14th day of September, 2000.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
SUSANT P. KASPER, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROD P. KASEGUMA, City Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLICATION:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
June 7, 2000
September 13, 2000
September 20, 2000
September 25, 2000
2000-20
Listing of Higher Risk Buildings
Three or more stories, with interior exit
corridors, and without automatic fire
sprinkler orotection:
Three or more stories, with exterior exit
balconies, and without automatic fire
sprinkler l~rotection:
Victorian Lane Apartments:
2099 Victorian Lane
22 13 Victorian Lane
Wood Avenue Apartments:
560 Wood Ave
Finch Place Apartments:
215 Finch Place
Olympian Condominiums:
350 Grow Ave
350 Grow Ave
350 Grow Ave
Island Homestead Apartments:
510 Homestead Lane
525 Homestead Lane
530 Homestead Lane
545 Homestead Lane
550 Homestead Lane
575 Homestead Lane
215 Knechtel Way
280 Wyatt Way
Quay Bainbridge Apartments:
250-264 Shannon Drive
441-467 Shannon Drive
481491 Bjune Drive
501-523 Bjune Drive
Tillicum Apartments:
465 Winslow Way
Sea-Breeze Apartments:
198 Madison
Condominium:
650 Ericksen
Listing of Lower Risk Buildings
Three or more stories with existin~ fire
alarm systems, vartial svrinkler
systems, or other buildin~ construction
feature that enhances life safety in the
event of a fire:
Winslow Green:
101-119 Madison Ave
121-137 Madison Ave
145-157 Madison Ave
165-185 Madison Ave
Bainbridge Condominiums:
965 E. Winslow Way
Eagle Harbor Condominiums:
428 Olympic Drive
400 Olympic Drive
Winslow Arms:
220 Par~tt Way
All buildings less than three stories:
Winslow Park Condominiums:
211-235 Sheppard Way
237-247 Sheppard Way
249-265 Sheppard Way
267-285 Sheppard Way
287 Sheppard Way
Madison Park Condominiums:
774-800 Madison Ave
774-800 Madison Ave
Eagle's Nest Apartments:
910 Madison Ave
920 Madison Ave
930 Madison Ave
Rhododendron Apartments:
225 High School Rd
227 High School Rd
Condominiums:
550 Madison Ave
550 Madison Ave
Bainbfidge Crest:
349-359 High School Rd
Island Terrace Apartments:
823 High School Rd
825 High School Rd
827 High School Rd
829 High School Rd
Lynwood Center Apartments:
4569 Lynwood Center
Quay Bainbridge Apartments:
101-202 Brien
201-223 Shannon Drive
225-235 Shannon Drive
Cave Avenue Condominiums:
263 Cave Ave (classified as 2 story oer
section 220 U.B.C.)
Parkview Al0artments
1616-1690 Parkview Drive