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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-01
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, relating to the
fire code; amending Sections 20.04.010, 20.04.030, 20.04.040, 20.04.050,
20.04.080, 20.04.090, 20.04.100, 20.04.110, 20.04.140; adding a new Section
20.04.095; and repealing Section 20.04.120 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal
Code.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Building Code Council amended and adopted the
2018 International Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bainbridge Island is required by Chapter 19.27 RCW to adopt
provisions of the fire code and related regulations as adopted by the Washington State Building
Code Council; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 51-50 WAC, this new code becomes effective
February 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Bainbridge Island Fire Department has worked with the City’s Public
Works Department and the Utility Advisory Committee to address recommendations related to
fire flow and fire hydrant requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to further amend the City’s fire code provisions in
Chapter 20.04 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code, as recommended by the Bainbridge
Island Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE
ISLAND, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 20.04.010 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code (“BIMC”) is
hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.010 Code adopted by reference.
The following codes are adopted by reference subject to the amendments set forth in
BIMC 20.04.010 through 20.04.140:
A. The International Fire Code, 2015 2018 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-54A WAC, and adopted by the
State Building Code Council, with the addition of the following appendices:
Appendix B (Fire Flow Requirements) as amended in BIMC 20.04.110, Appendix C
(Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution) as amended in BIMC 20.04.120, Appendix
D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) as amended in BIMC 20.04.130, Appendix E
(Hazard Categories), Appendix F (Hazard Ranking), Appendix G (Cryogenic Fluids –
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Weight and Volume Equivalents), Appendix H (Hazardous Materials Management
Plan (HMMP),and Appendix N (2015 Wildland and Urban Interface Code) as
amended in BIMC 20.04.140, and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
Instructions), and Appendix I (Fire Protection Systems-Noncompliant Conditions)
(the “International Fire Code”).
B. The International Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-54A WAC,
and adopted by the State Building Code Council, as amended in BIMC 20.04.140.
Section 2. BIMC 20.04.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.030 Amendments to Section 108 109.
Section 108 109 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 108 109
108.1 109.1 Appeals.
A. General. Except for civil infractions, misdemeanors and civil penalties imposed
pursuant to BIMC 20.04.040, the fire chief of the Bainbridge Island Fire
Department and city hearing examiner shall have the authority to hear and decide
appeals of orders, decisions and/or determinations made by the fire code official
relative to the application and interpretation of the city fire code.
B. Review by Fire Chief. A person or entity that is directly affected by an order,
decision and/or determination made by the fire code official may request that the
fire chief review said order, decision and/or determination. Any request for review
must be submitted to the fire chief within 14 calendar days of issuance of the
order, decision and/or determination. The request shall state the grounds for the
review and shall be filed with the fire chief. If no such request for review is filed
within the required timeline, the order, decision and/or determination of the fire
code official shall be final.
C. Appeal. The decision of the fire chief regarding any request for review may be
appealed to the city hearing examiner within 14 calendar days of issuance of said
decision. The appeal must be filed with the city clerk and in accordance with
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BIMC 2.16.020R. The appeal shall be considered in accordance with the process
set forth in BIMC 2.16.020R. If no such appeal is filed within the required
timeline, the decision of the fire chief shall be final.
D. Limitations on Authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that
the true intent of the city fire code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have
been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the city fire code do not fully apply
or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The fire chief and/or
hearing examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
E. Conflict. In the event and to the extent the language of this section conflicts with
language of the codes and/or appendices adopted by reference in BIMC 20.04.010,
the language of this section shall prevail over the language it conflicts with in any
said code and/or appendix.
Section 3. BIMC 20.04.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.040 Amendments to Section 109 110.
Section 109 110 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 109 110
VIOLATIONS
109.1 110.1 Unlawful aActs. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish or utilize a building, occupancy, premises or
system regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of
any of the provisions of this code.
109.2 110.2 Owner/oOccupant rResponsibility. Correction and abatement of violations of
this code shall be the responsibility of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent. If an
occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this code, the
occupant shall be held responsible for the abatement of such hazardous conditions.
109.3 110.3 Notice of vViolation. When the fire code official (or designee) finds a
building, premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area that is in violation of this code,
the fire code official (or designee) is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation
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describing the conditions deemed unsafe and where compliance is not immediate,
specifying a time for reinspection.
109.3.1 110.3.1 Service. A notice of violation issued pursuant to this code shall be served
upon the owner, operator, occupant, or other person responsible for the condition or
violation, either by personal service, mail, or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with,
some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a
copy of such notice of violation shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place and
the notice of violation shall be mailed by certified mail with return receipt requested or a
certificate of mailing, to the last known address of the owner, occupant or both.
109.3.2 110.3.2 Compliance with oOrders and nNotices. A notice of violation issued or
served as provided by this code shall be complied with by the owner, the owner’s
authorized agent, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or
violation to which the notice of violation pertains.
109.3.3 110.3.3 Prosecution of vViolations. If the notice of violation is not complied with
promptly, the fire code official is authorized to request the city code enforcement official or
prosecutor to institute the appropriate legal proceedings at law or in equity to restrain,
correct or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful
occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of the city fire code or of the order
or direction made pursuant hereto.
109.3.4 110.3.4 Unauthorized tTampering. Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the fire
code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with or removed without
authorization from the fire code official. Any mutilation, destruction, tampering or removal
of said signs, tags, and/or seals is unlawful and a violation of the city fire code.
109.4 110.4 Violation pPenalties.
A. Civil Infraction. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, conduct made
unlawful by the city fire code shall constitute a civil infraction and is subject to
enforcement and fines as provided in BIMC 1.26.035, including payment of a fine
of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation for each day of
noncompliance and payment of court costs. A civil infraction under this section
shall be processed in the manner set forth in BIMC Chapter 1.26. Enforcement of
this code and the imposition of penalties for violations of this code shall be by the
Fire Code Official as provided for in BIMC Chapter 1.26.
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B. Misdemeanor. Any person who again violates this section within twelve (12)
months after receiving a notice of infraction pursuant to subsection A of this
section, commits a misdemeanor and any person who is convicted thereof shall be
punished as provided in BIMC 1.24.010.A.
C. Civil Penalty. In addition to any civil infraction fine, criminal penalty, and or other
available sanction or remedial procedure, any person engaging in conduct made
unlawful by the city fire code shall be subject to a cumulative civil penalty in the
amount of $1,000 per day for each violation from the date set for compliance until
the date of compliance. Any such civil penalty shall be collected in accordance with
BIMC 1.26.090.
D. Additional Remedies. In addition to any other remedy provided by this chapter or
under the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code, the city may initiate injunction or
abatement proceedings or any other appropriate action in courts against any person
who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter to prevent, enjoin,
abate, and/or terminate violations of this chapter and/or to restore a condition which
existed prior to the violation. In any such proceeding, the person violating and/or
failing to comply with any provisions of the city building code shall be liable for
the costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the city in bringing,
maintaining and/or prosecuting such action.
E. In the event and to the extent the language of this section conflicts with language of
the codes and/or appendices adopted by reference in BIMC 20.04.010, the language
of this section shall prevail over the language it conflicts with in any said code
and/or appendix.
F. 109.4.1 110.4.1 Abatement of vViolation. In addition to the imposition of the
penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute
appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a
violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an
illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any
premises.
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Section 4. BIMC 20.04.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.050 Amendments to Section 111.4 112.4.
Section 111.4 112.4 of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
111.4 112.4 Failure to cComply. It is a violation of this code for any person who shall
continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as
that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition.
Section 5. BIMC 20.04.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.080 Amendments to Section 503.
Section 503 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 503
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3.
503.1.1 Buildings and fFacilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided
for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or
within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements
of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all
portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property,
topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an
approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
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503.1.2 Additional aAccess. The fire code official is authorized to require more
than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single
road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors
that could limit access.
503.1.3 High-piled sStorage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for
high-piled combustible storage shall comply with the applicable provisions of
Chapter 23 32.
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in
accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8.
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width
of not less than 20 feet, except for approved security gates in accordance with
Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6
inches, unless otherwise approved by the fire marshal of the Bainbridge Island Fire
Department.
Exceptions:
1. The width may be reduced in residential areas consisting of only single-family
homes, providing the width is consistent with pPublic wWorks Department street
standards and not less than a 12-foot-wide drivable surface.
2. Public streets shall be in accordance with Public Works Department street
standards.
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an
increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue
operations.
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide
all-weather driving capabilities. (See also Appendix D Section D102.1.)
503.2.4 Turning rRadius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road
shall be determined by the fire code official.
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503.2.5 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in
length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
503.2.6 Bridges and eElevated sSurfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is
part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained
in accordance with AASHTO Standard Specification for Highway Bridges HB-17.
Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry
the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both
entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated
surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not
designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed
and maintained when required by the fire code official.
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be based on the fire
department apparatus and be within the limits established by the fire code official.
503.2.7.1 Public Fire Apparatus Access Roadways. The grade of public fire
apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Public Works Department street
Sstandards but shall not exceed the limits set forth in 503.2.7.2.
503.2.7.2 Private Fire Apparatus Access Roadways. The grade of existing private
fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 12%.
Exception: Private fire apparatus access roads where grades are greater than 12%
but not exceeding 15% shall be paved, or in lieu of paving, shall have an automatic
fire sprinkler system installed in any new structure. Grades exceeding 15% will
require the fire apparatus access road to be paved, all new structures to be equipped
with an automatic fire sprinkler systems, and special approval by the fire code
official.
503.2.8 Angles of Approach and Departure. The angles of approach and departure
for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code
official based on the department’s apparatus.
503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other
approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING – FIRE LANE
– TOW AWAY ZONE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify
such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are
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designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and shall
be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. The property
owner(s) of the designated fire lane shall have sole responsibility to install and
maintain the required signs and markings. Where required, signs shall be 12 inches
by 18 inches in size with white background and red lettering, securely attached to a
fixed object or post. Signs shall be placed not less than four feet nor more than six
feet above grade level. Where required, curbs shall be painted red on the sides and
top with white lettering not less than four inches high at 30-foot intervals and read
“No Parking Fire Lane – Tow Away Zone” if signs are not provided.
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum
widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all
times.
503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require
the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire
apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways access ways, not including public
streets, alleys or highways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed
in accordance with UL325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be
designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F
2200.
503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. When required, gates and barricades shall be
secured in an approved manner. Roads, trails and other accessways access ways
that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5
shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code
official.
Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to public officers acting within the
scope of duty.
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access
road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed,
they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and
the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate
operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL325. Gatesintended
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for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with
the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Section 6. BIMC 20.04.090 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.090 Amendments to Section 507.3.
Repealed by Ord. 2016-13.
Section 507.2 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.2 Type of Water Supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated
tanks, water mains, or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow.
507.2.1 City-Owned Water Systems. City-owned water systems providing fire protection water
supplies shall comply with the applicable requirements of this Code, and the applicable
requirements of Title 13 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code.
507.2.2 Other Publicly-Owned or Privately-Owned Water Systems. All other publicly-owned or
privately-owned water systems providing fire protection water supplies shall comply with the
applicable requirements of this Code and requirements set forth by that respective water
purveyor.
507.2.3 Water System Improvements. For all water systems providing fire protection water
supplies, any alterations to the system shall not reduce the capability or capacity of the system as
it is currently designed and installed.
507.2.4 Approvals Required. For all water systems providing fire protection water supplies, any
alterations that result in changes to fire flow delivery and capacity shall be submitted to the Fire
Department for review and approval prior to installation. Such alterations include but are not
limited to tanks, pumps, water distribution lines, new pressure reducing valves, and fire hydrants
and their locations.
Section 507.5 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5 Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.8
507.5.1 Where required. Fire hydrant locations and spacing shall conform to the following:
507.5.1.1 For new single-family dwellings and new subdivisions of land that are limited to
single-family dwelling construction, a fire hydrant shall be within 1,000 feet of each structure
located on a fire apparatus access road, as measured along an approved access roadway required
for the fire department to lay fire hose or as required by the Fire Marshal.
EXCEPTIONS:
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1. Single-family dwellings equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system.
507.5.1.2 For hydrants that supply fire flow for multi-family dwellings and commercial
structures, the distance from a dwelling or structure to a hydrant shall be 400 feet; for
dwellings or structures equipped with an approved fire sprinkler system, the distance shall
be 600 feet to a hydrant.
507.5.2 Outlets. Fire hydrants shall have a minimum five inch (5”) main valve
opening, two (2) two and one half-inch (2 1/2”) outlets, and a four and one-half inch
(4 1/2”) steamer/pumper port with a four inch (4”) one-quarter turn quick connect
Storz adapter; such outlets and port shall have National Standard Threads.
507.5.3 Installation. Fire hydrants shall stand plumb and be set to finished grade; the
center of the lowest outlet shall be no less than eighteen inches (18”) nor more than
twenty-eight inches (28”) above grade; there shall not be less than thirty-six inches
(36”) radius of clear area surrounding the outlets and control valve to permit the
operation of a hydrant wrench; the steamer/pumper port shall face the street or, if
there is no street, the most likely route of emergency approach.
507.5.4 Hydrant painting. Fire hydrants shall be painted as follows:
A. Barrel: Any bright, highly visible color.
B. Tops: The required color for the tops of hydrants are as follows:
Top of Hydrant Color
Gallons per minute of flow
(gpm) Color of top
1,500 or more gpm Blue
1,000 – 1,499 gpm Green
500 – 999 gpm Orange
499 or less gpm Red
507.5.5 Type. Flush-type hydrants are not allowed except under unusual
circumstances, and then only with the specific approval of the Fire Marshal.
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507.5.6 Roadway markers. Reflectorized standard blue hydrant identification markers
shall be placed on any paved access roadway to identify each hydrant. Markers shall
be placed on the side nearest the hydrant, six inches (6”) from the center line of the
access roadway.
507.5.7 Parking. No person shall park any vehicle within fifteen feet (15’) of a fire hydrant,
without specific approval from the Fire Marshal.
507.5.8 Water mains. New or replacement water mains which do or are intended to
serve fire hydrants shall be not less than six inches (6”) nominal diameter, provided
minimum fire flow requirements are met.
Section 7. A new section is hereby added to Chapter 20.04 BIMC to read as follows:
20.04.095 Amendments to Section 901.6.3
Section 901.6.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.6.3 Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the referenced
standards shall be maintained and copies of such records shall be required to be submitted to the
Fire Code Official by either the property owner or the entity performing the inspection.
Section 8. BIMC 20.04.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.100 Amendments to Section 903.
Section 903 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.13 Other automatic fire sprinkler system requirements. Buildings within the city used
for assembly, educational, industrial, institutional, mercantile, storage, office and
multifamily dwelling purposes shall be equipped with fire protection systems. The plans
for all such systems must be approved in advance of construction by the fire marshal. All
sprinkler systems must meet the following minimum requirements:
A. Sprinkler Systems Required.
1. A fully automatic fire sprinkler system designed, installed and tested pursuant to the
current edition of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13D, as determined by the fire
marshal, shall be installed in all new buildings in excess of 5,000 3,600 square feet
total floor area.
2. A fully automatic fire sprinkler system meeting the standards set forth in subsection
A.1 of this section may be required by the chief of the fire district for any new
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building in the city, when, in the judgment of the fire code official, any of the
following conditions exist: hazardous operations, hazardous contents, critical
exposure problems, limited accessibility to the buildings, or other items which may
contribute to definite fire hazards.
3. All fire sprinkler systems installed after the effective date of the ordinance codified
in this subsection shall be equipped with a leak detector meter which includes a
double check valve assembly.
B. Conflicts. In the event that any provision of this section conflicts with any
provision of the Building Code or the Fire Code as adopted by the city, the more
stringent (greatest protection) provision shall apply.
C. Exceptions. The chief of the fire district and the city building official shall have
the authority to grant exceptions to the provisions of this section. All such
exceptions must be in writing and shall be granted only where the required
installation of a fire sprinkler system or hose station would create a safety hazard.
or cause damage to the building’s contents.
D. Existing Buildings.
1. Existing fully sprinklered buildings equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system, when remodeled or added onto, shall retain the feature of
being sprinklered equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system in the
remodeled or added on portion.
2. If, by expanding an existing building, the resulting total structure falls
within the coverage of subsection A of this section, the entire structure shall
be fully sprinklered equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system as
required in subsection A.1 or A.2 of this section, whichever may apply.
3. If a building permit is required in the remodeling of an existing structure
of 5,000 3,600 or more square feet total floor area as described in 903.2.14,
the entire structure shall be fully sprinklered equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system as required in subsection A.1 or A.2 of this section,
whichever may apply.
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Section 9. BIMC 20.04.110 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.110 Amendments to Appendix B Section B105.1 and B105.2.
Section B105.1 of Appendix B to the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-
family dwellings shall be not less than 500 gallons per minute (g.p.m.) for a minimum of 30
minutes from a fire hydrant within 1,000 feet as measured along an approved access roadway
from the structure. having a fire-flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet
(344.5 m2) shall be 1,000 gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min). Fire flow and flow duration for
dwellings having a fire-flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall not
be less than that specified in Table B105.1.
Exceptions:
1. When the structure complies with NFPA 1142. Areas zoned R-0.4 to R-1. If water
is available for fire fighting within 1000 feet of the property line of the plat or
P.U.D. and is >500 GPM then the water line must be extended with hydrants
consistent with Chapters 13.10 and 13.18 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code;
or a fire sprinkler system must be installed in new dwellings. If water is not
available for fire fighting within 1000 feet of the property line of the plat or P.U.D.
and/or is <500 GPM then a sprinkler system must be installed in new dwellings.
2. When the structure is equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Areas zoned R-2. If water is available for fire fighting within 600 feet of the
property line of the plat or P.U. D. and is >1000 GPM, the water line shall be
extended with hydrants consistent with Chapters 13.10 and 13.18 of the Bainbridge
Island Municipal Code. If water is available for fire fighting within 1000 feet of the
property line of the plat or P.U.D. and is 500 – 999 GPM then the water line must
be extended with hydrants consistent with Chapters 13.10 and 13.18 of the
Bainbridge Island Municipal Code; or a fire sprinkler system must be installed in
new dwellings. If water is not available for fire fighting within 1000 feet of the
property line of the plat or P.U.D.and/or is <500 GPM then a sprinkler system must
be installed in new dwellings.
3. Areas zoned R2.9 to R-14 and all Commercial and Industrial Zones. If water is
available for fire fighting within 1000 feet of the property line of the plat or P.U.D.
and is >1000 GPM, the water main shall be extended with hydrants consistent with
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Chapters 13.10 and 13.18 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code. If water is
available for fire fighting within 1000 feet of the property line of the plat or P.U.D.
and is 500 – 999 GPM, the water main shall be extended with hydrants consistent
with Chapters 13.10 and 13.18 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code and a
sprinkler system shall be installed in all new dwellings. If water is not available for
fire fighting within 1000 feet of the property line of the plat or P.U.D. and/or is
<500 GPM, then no development may take place until the previous protection
requirements are met.
Section B105.2 of Appendix B to the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
B105.2 Structures other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire flow
requirements for structures other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be not less than
1,000 gallons per minute (g.p.m.) for not less than 1 hour from a fire hydrant within 400
feet as measured along an approved access roadway from the structure. Buildings other
than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The
minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family
dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables
B105.2 and B105.1(2).
Exception:
1. Fire flow between 500-999 g.p.m. from a fire hydrant within 600 feet as
measured along an approved access roadway and the installation of an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system. If available fire flow is less than 500 g.p.m., then
no development may take place until the applicable fire flow requirements are met
in B105.2.
Section 10. BIMC 20.04.120 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Repealed by Ord. 2021-01.
20.04.120 Amendments to Appendix C.
Appendix C of the International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
SECTION C101 GENERAL
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C101.1 Scope. Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this appendix and BIMC
13.10 for the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed.
SECTION C102 LOCATION
C102.1 Fire hydrant locations. Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire apparatus
access roads and adjacent public streets.
SECTION C103 NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
C103.1 Fire hydrants available. The minimum number of fire hydrants available to a
building shall not be less than that listed in Table C105.1. The number of fire hydrants
available to a complex or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by spacing
requirements listed in C105.1 when applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter
public streets from which fire operations could be conducted.
SECTION C104 CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS
C104.1 Existing fire hydrants. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be
considered as available. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties shall not be
considered available unless fire apparatus access roads extend between properties and
easements are established to prevent obstruction of such roads.
SECTION C105 DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
C105.1 Hydrant spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not exceed that
listed in BIMC 13.10.060.
TABLE C105.1
NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE FLOW
REQUIREMENT (gpm)
MINIMUM NUMBER OF
HYDRANTS
1,750 or less 1
2,000 – 2,250 2
2,500 3
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TABLE C105.1
NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE FLOW
REQUIREMENT (gpm)
MINIMUM NUMBER OF
HYDRANTS
3,000 3
3,500 – 4,000 4
4,500 – 5,000 5
5,500 6
6,000 6
6,500 – 7,000 7
7,500 or more 8 or morea
For S1: 1 foot = 304.8mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
aOne hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction
thereof.
Section 11. BIMC 20.04.140 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.04.140 Amendments to Appendix N Chapter 5 of the International Wildland Urban
Interface Code.
Section 501 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code is adopted, and Section 501.1 is
amended to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. The installation of new or replacement wood shake roof coverings on any building
or structure shall comply with the relevant provisions of the City’s Building Code and BIMC
20.04.140.
Exceptions:
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1. Accessory structures not exceeding 12 square feet (11 m2) in floor area where located not
less than 50 feet (15.24 m) from buildings containing habitable spaces.
2. Agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15.24 m) from buildings containing habitable
spaces.
Sections 502, 503, 504.2, 505.2, and 506.2 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code are
adopted.
Section 503 of the Wildland Urban Interface Code is adopted and amended to read as follows:
503.1 General. Buildings and structures hereafter constructed, modified or relocated into or
within wildland urban interface areas shall have an approved noncombustible roof covering.
Section 507 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
507.1 General. The Wood shake roof covering on buildings or structures in existence prior to
the adoption of this code that are replaced or have 25 percent or more replaced in a 12-month
period shall be replaced with an approved roof covering in accordance with BIMC 20.04.140
of noncombustible material.
Section 12. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be preempted by state or
federal law or regulation, such decision or preemption shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 13. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its
passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 23rd day of February, 2021.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR 23rd day of February, 2021.
______________________________
Rasham Nassar, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: February 5, 2021
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: February 23, 2021
PUBLISHED: February 26, 2021
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 3, 2021
ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2021-01