HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2020-34 - 2015 International Fire Code AdoptionORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 8.04 "FIRE
PREVENTION CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
AND CORRESPONDING LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of Georgetown, Texas to adopt, in all
respects, the "2012 International Fire Code," with the associated commercial and residential code
requirements and (appendices, errata, deletions, local amendments, and as amended in the future)
relating to the fire prevention as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has found that the present fire codes
of the City of Georgetown has become obsolete and inadequate; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has determined that the adoption of
the 2012 International Fire Code is done to facilitate proper inspection activities by Georgetown,
Texas relating to fire prevention within the corporate city limits of Georgetown, in extraterritorial
jurisdiction of Georgetown, and for commercial buildings served by Georgetown utilities, relating
to public safety, health, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Building Standards Commission, which has been appointed by the City Council,
has (1) reviewed the effect of the proposed regulations; (2) held public hearings related to same;
and (3) made recommendations to the City Council for adoption of the same, including
amendments noted herein; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim
Section 3. Chapter 8.04, "Fire Code," is hereby amended in its entirety as shown on Exhibit
A.
Section 4. All projects that are under construction and all projects with a complete
applications for a building permit accepted by the City of Georgetown, Texas prior to the
Effective Date of this shall be allowed to complete construction under the terms of the prior
provisions of Chapter 8.04 and shall not be required to meet the requirements of the 2015
International Fire Code. All permit applications submitted on or after the Effective Date of this
Ordinance shall comply with the terms of Chapter 8.04 as amended by this Ordinance in its
entirety.
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Description: Fire Cade Adoption
Date Approved: L , 2020
Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 6. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and
the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This Ordinance shall become effective on June 1, 2020 and in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 10xday of ti , 2020.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the Z!day of [ ,
2020.
ATTEST:
By
Robyn Dei smore, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
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Dale Ross, Mayor
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Description: Fire Cade Adoption
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EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 8.04 - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Sec. 8.04.010. - Fire code adopted.
A. The provisions of the "International Fire Code," 2015 Edition, including
Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L and M, with the specific local
amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this Chapter, the
2015 International Fire Code shall be referred to as the "Fire Code" and the
Fire Code shall establish regulations affecting or relating to structures,
processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Fire Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library and
on file at the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 8.04.020. - Section 101.1, Title, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of
Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Sec. 8.04.030. - Subsection 101.2.1, Appendices, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 101.2.1, Appendices, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless
specifically adopted; therefore, the following appendices are adopted as part of
this code:
APPENDIX-B fire -flow requirements for buildings
APPENDIX-C fire hydrant locations and distribution
APPENDIX-D fire apparatus access roads
APPENDIX-E hazard categories (as reference information)
APPENDIX-F hazard ranking
APPENDIX-G cryogenic fluids - weight and volume equivalents (as reference
information)
APPENDIX-H hazardous materials management plan (hmmp) and hazardous
materials inventory statement plan (hmis) instructions
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APPENDIX -I fire protection systems -noncompliant conditions
APPENDIX-K construction requirements for existing ambulatory care facilities
APPENDIX- L requirements for fire fighter air replenishment systems
APPENDIX- M high-rise buildings -retroactive automaticsprinkler requirement
Sec. 8.04.040. — Section 102.7 Referenced codes and standards, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 102.7, Reference codes and standards, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. the codes and standards referenced in this
code shall be those that are listed in chapter 80 (as amended), and such codes and
standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in sections 102.7.1
and 102.7.2.
Sec. 8.04.050 - Section 105.6.32, Open Burning, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 105.6.32, Open Burning, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
105.6.32 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or
maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other
public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be
adhered to. Operational permits for recreational fires will be issued on an annual
basis. Permits, shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the
land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Commercial burn permits will be
issued to the name of the company that will be responsible. The permit shall be
kept on site and readily available for view upon request at all times when
burning. A permit shall be obtained from the City of Georgetown fire marshal's
office at www.Isre.g;eorgetown.or . Persons who are issued an operational permit
may have the permit revoked in the case of not adhering to the guidelines of the
operational permit for a period of up to 24 months.
Sec. 8.04.060. - Section 108.1, Board of Appeals established, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 108.1, Board of Appeals established, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
108.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of
order, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the
application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a
board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body
and shall be referenced as the Building Standards Commission.
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Sec. 8.04.070. - Section 108.3, Qualifications, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 108.3, Qualifications, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
108.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are
qualified by experience and training and are appointed in accordance to the City
of Georgetown ordinance 2.64.010 created -membership or most current City
ordinance that pertains to this matter.
8.04.080. - Section 108.4, Administrative Appeal, added.
The Fire Code, Section 108.4, Administrative Appeal, is hereby added to read as
follows:
108.4 Administrative Appeal. Whenever a violation of this Code has been found
and the applicant wishes to appeal the decision, because of code interpretation or
unreasonable hardship, an appeal may be filed to the fire code official or an
authorized representative, as follows:
1. An appeal shall be filed in writing to the Georgetown Fire Department,
Fire and Life Safety Division.
2. The Fire Code Official, or an authorized representative, will hear the
appeal within 10 working days of the receipt of the appeal.
3. Adequate information shall be provided by the applicant on the petition of
appeal to fully describe the condition(s) in question.
4. The Fire Code Official, or an authorized representative, may use a hearing
committee consisting of such staff as deemed appropriate to provide
advice on a particular appeal.
5. The applicant may, but is not required to, meet with the Fire Code Official,
or a authorized representative, to discuss the appeal.
6. If the appeal is denied, the applicant shall comply with the requirement(s)
of the Fire Code and the administrative appeal decision or file an appeal to
the Board of Appeals provided in section 108.1 of this code.
Sec. 8.04.090. - Section 109.4, Violation Penalties, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 109.4, Violation Penalties, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
109.4 Violation 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, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a
fine of not more than two thousand dollars. Each day that a violation continues
after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Sec. 8.04.100. — Section 111.2, Issuance — a stop work orders, amended.
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The Fire Code, Section 111.2, Issuance — a stop work orders, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
111.2 issuance. A stop work orders. Whenever any work or construction is being
done contrary to the provisions to this Fire Code or without any permit or
approval by the Fire Code, Fire Code Official, or the Fire Code Official's
designee may order the work or construction stopped by notice in writing served
on any person(s) engaged in performing or causing such work to be performed.
Whenever work or construction is stopped in accordance with this section 4, a
written notice to stop work issued and shall be posted on the property in a manner
reasonably visible to any person that performs any work on the property. All
persons shall then cease all work or construction on the property until authorized
to proceed by the Fire Code Official. Any person failing to comply with a notice
to stop work, or removing any notice to stop work from any premises without
permission of the Fire Code Official shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 8.04.110. - Section 111.4, Failure to Comply, amended.
The Fire Code, Section l l l .4, Failure to Comply, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
111.4 Failure to Comply. 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, shall be liable to a fine of not
less than two hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars.
Sec. 8.04.120. - Section 202, Definitions, added and amended.
The Fire Code, Section 202, Definitions, is hereby amended to include the
following amended or added defined terms:
"Bed and Breakfast" means an owner -occupied private residential structure(s)
used for the rental of overnight accommodations serving less than 16 occupants
and whose owner serves breakfast at no extra cost to its lodgers.
"Board of Appeals" means a board of qualified members who are appointed to
hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Fire
Code Official. For the purpose of this Code, Board of Appeals shall be
synonymous with the Building Standards Commission.
"Driveway" means a vehicular ingress and egress route that serves no more than
two buildings or structures, not including accessory structures, or no more than
five dwelling units.
"Fire risk analysis" means an analytical review conducted by the Fire Code
Official in accordance with nationally recognized standards to determine levels of
fire protection requirements. The Fire Code Official utilizes NFPA 1142, the
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International Wildland-Urban Interface Code or other nationally recognized codes
and standards for conducting the review.
"Residential Group R-1" means residential occupancies containing sleeping units
where the occupants are primarily transient, including:
Bed and Breakfast (transient) less than 16 occupants;
Boarding houses (transient) with more than 10 occupants;
Congregate living facilities (transient) with more than 10 occupants;
Hotels (transient); and
Motels (transient).
Sec. 8.04.130. — Section 307, Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor
fire places, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 307 Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable
Outdoor Fire Places, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8.04.140. — SECTION 307.1 General, added.
The Fire Code, Section 307.1 General, is hereby added to read as follows:
307.1 GENERAL. A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be
kindled or maintained any open burning unless conducted and approved in
accordance with the sections below.
Sec. 8.04.150. — SECTION 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning, added.
The Fire Code, Section 307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning, is hereby added to
read as follows:
307.1.1 PROHIBITED OPEN BURNING. Open burning shall be prohibited
when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
Sec. 8.04.160. — SECTION 307.1.2 Authorization, added.
The Fire Code, Section 307.1.2 Authorization, is hereby added to read as
follows:
307.1.2 AUTHORIZATION. Where required by state or local law or
regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the
local authority (Georgetown Fire Department) and Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality provided that all conditions specified in the authorization
are followed. Persons who are issued an operational permit may have the permit
revoked in the case of not adhering to the guidelines for a period of up to 24
months.
Sec. 8.04.170. — SECTION 307.1.3 Extinguishment Authority, added.
The Fire Code, Section 307.1.2 Extinguishment Authority, is hereby added to
read as follows:
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307.1.3 EXTINGUISHMENT AUTHORITY. Where open burning creates or
adds to a hazardous situation, or a required permit for open burning has not been
obtained, the fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment of the
open burning operation.
Sec. 8.04.180. — SECTION 307.1.4, Permit Required, added.
The Fire Code, Section 307.1.4 Permit Required, is hereby added to read as
follows:
307.1.4 PERMIT REQUIRED. An operational permit is required for the
kindling or maintaining instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be
adhered to permits, shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of
the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Commercial burn permits will be
issued to the name of the company that will be responsible. The permit shall be
kept on site and readily available for view upon request at all times when burning.
A permit shall be obtained from the city of Georgetown Fire Marshal's office at
www.fire.georgetown.org prior to kindling a fire for the following:
1. CONTROLLED BURN. A controlled burn is an open fire used for
the burning of unwanted vegetation, fallen limbs, and leaves from the
same property and requires an operational burn permit.
Operational Burn Permit Requirements (Residential Valid For 365 Days)
2. BONFIRE. A bonfire is defined as an outdoor fire utilized for
ceremonial purposes and requires a bonfire permit. A bonfire shall not
be conducted within 100 feet of a structure or combustible material.
Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 100 feet of a
structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. The fuel load of a bonfire
shall not exceed 10' x 10' in size.
A Bonfire Permit Is Required and Is Only Valid Per Event
3. PRESCRIBED BURN PERMIT. A prescribed burn is defined as a
fire used for the purpose of reducing the impact of a wildlife fire, crop
management, general land clearing, and prevention of and control of
diseased pests/animals. A prescribed fire is allowed within the county of
Georgetown's fire district with issuance of a prescribed burn permit.
A Prescribed Fire Permit Is Valid 30 Days from Issuance
4. COMMERCIAL BURN PERMIT. A commercial burn is generally
accomplished by general contractors in a commercial construction
application using an Air Curtain Incinerator (ACI): an incinerator that
operates by forcefully projecting a curtain of air across an open chamber
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or pit in which combustion occurs. Incinerators of this type may be
constructed above or below ground and with or without refractory walls
or floor. An air trench or burn box operation that promotes efficient
burning, producing less smoke and less fire embers.
A Commercial Burn Permit requires a Site Approval by the Georgetown
Fire Marshal's Office and is valid 30 Days from issuance.
Sec. 8.04.190. — SECTION 307.2 Open burning not requiring a permit, added.
The Fire Code, Section 307.2 Open Burning Not Requiring a Permit, is hereby
added to read as follows:
307.2 OPEN BURNING NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT. The following types
of outdoor fires do not require burn permits:
COOKING FIRES. A cooking fire is defined as an outdoor fire where
fuel (wood, charcoal, natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas) is used in
preparation of food prior to consumption. Fuel being burned is
contained in a barbeque grill, barbeque pit, fire ring or similar container.
The process of burning wood to create coal will be considered as part of
the cooking process. Cooking fires are allowed in the city limits of
Georgetown and Georgetown's Fire Response District without an
operational permit from the Fire Department / Fire Marshal's office.
RULES FOR COOKING FIRES:
a. Charcoal burners and other open -flame cooking devices shall not
be operated on combustible balconies of any multi -family
structure (apartment complex) not equipped with a fire
suppression sprinkler system.
b. Charcoal burners and other open -flame cooking devices shall not
be operated within 10 feet of combustible construction; this
includes balconies and patios for any multi -family dwelling.
c. It is highly recommended not to operate charcoal burners and
open -flame cooking devices within 10 feet of combustible
structures at single family residents.
2. PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIRE PLACE. A portable outdoor fire
place is defined as a portable, outdoor, solid -fuel -burning fireplace that
may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay, or other noncombustible
material. A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design or may be
equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney
opening in the top. Commercially available examples include chimineas,
outdoor fireplaces and outdoor fire pits.
RULES FOR PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIRES:
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Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet of a
structure or combustible material.
3. RECREATIONAL FIRES. A recreational fire is defined as an
outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being
burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable
outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a fuel area of 3
feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure,
religious, ceremonial, cooking warmth or similar purpose. Examples of
this are traditional campfire rings or fire pits with fuel dimensions stated
above. Recreational fires are allowed within the city limits of
Georgetown and Georgetown's fire response district.
Note: Prohibited Materials: Fuel, for a recreational fire, will not include
rubbish, construction waste, treated lumber, tires, electrical wiring, lead
flashing, carpet, heavy oils, plastics, chemical waste or other synthetic materials.
RULES FOR RECREATIONAL FIRES:
a. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or
combustible material.
b. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure
shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Sec. 8.04.200. — SECTION 307.3 Attendance, added.
The Fire Code, Section 307.3 Attendance, is hereby added to read as follows:
307.3 Attendance. A fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-a rating or other
approved on site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel,
garden hose, dozer, or water truck shall be available for immediate utilization.
Burning shall be commenced and conducted only when wind direction and other
meteorological conditions are such that smoke and other pollutants will not cause
adverse effects to any public road, landing strip, navigable water, or off site
structure. Open burning adversely effecting public health will be extinguished.
Burning shall not be commenced when surface wind speed is predicted to be less
than six miles per hour (mph) or greater than 23 (mph) during the burn period.
With the exception of bonfires, cooking fires, recreational fires, and portable
fireplace fires, permitted fires shall not be ignited prior to sunrise and shall be
extinguished prior to sunset. All Texas Commission on Environmentally Quality
(TCEQ) rules will apply for prescribed burning.
Sec. 8.04.210. - Section 503.1, Fire apparatus access roads, where required,
amended.
The Fire Code, Section 503.1, Fire apparatus access roads, where required, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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503.1 Fire apparatus access roads, where required. Fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1
through 503.1.3, and Appendix D.
Sec. 8.04.220. - Section 503.2, Fire apparatus access roads, specifications, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2, Fire apparatus access roads, specifications, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2 Fire apparatus access roads, specifications. Fire apparatus access roads
shall be installed and arranged in accordance with sections 503.2.1 through 503.-
10, and Appendix D.
Sec. 8.04.230. — SECTION 503.2.1 Dimension, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2.1 Dimension, is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.1 DIMENSION. No building of any type construction for occupancy shall be
constructed in such a manner that any part of the structure is more than 150 feet
from a public street or highway; provided, however, that such structure may be
erected at a greater distance if the owner designates, constructs and maintains a fire
lane having a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet and a minimum height
clearance of 14 feet terminating within 150 feet of the furthest set point of such
structure.
Sec. 8.04.240. — SECTION 503.2.2.1 Fire lanes during a fire, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2.2.1 Fire lanes during a fire, is hereby added as
follows:
503.2.2.1 Fire lanes during a fire. The Fire Code Official Is authorized to
establish fire lanes during any fire, and to exclude all persons other than those
authorized to assist in extinguishing the fire from within such lanes.
Sec. 8.04.250. — SECTION 503.2.2.2 Other fire lanes, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2.2.2 Other fire lanes, is hereby added as follows:
503.2.2.2. Other fire lanes. The Fire Code Official is authorized to establish such
other fire lanes as deemed necessary for the safe and adequate movement of fire
trucks and apparatus.
Sec. 8.04.260. — SECTION 503.2.2.4 Fire lanes near fire stations, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2.2.4 Fire lanes near fire stations, is hereby added as
follows:
503.2.2.4. Fire lanes near fire stations. Fire lanes shall be established to
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prohibit parking within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire
station and on the side of the street opposite of the entrance to any fire
station within 75 feet of said entrance.
Sec. 8.04.270. — SECTION 503.2.2.5 Fire lanes violations, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2.2.5 Fire lanes violations, is hereby added as
follows:
503.2.2.5. Fire lanes violations. It shall be unlawful for any owner,
manager or person in charge of any premises to abandon or close such
fire lane without written permission of the fire code official.
Sec. 8.04.280. — SECTION 503.2.2.6 Modifications, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2.2.6 Modifications, is hereby added as follows:
503.2.2.6. Modifications. Fire code official shall have power to modify any of the
provisions of this section upon application in writing by to the owner of the property, or
his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in application of the
provisions of this section; provided, that the spirit of this section shall be observed, public
safety secured, and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modifications when
granted or allowed and the decision of the fire code official thereon shall be entered upon
the records of the division and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant.
Sec. 8.04.290. — SECTION 503.2.3 Surfaces, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2.3 Surfaces, is hereby added as follows:
503.2.3 Surfaces. 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. All fire lanes must be maintained and kept in a
state of good repair at all times by the owner, manager or person in charge of the
premises and the city bears no responsibility for the maintenance thereof.
Sec. 8.04.300. — SECTION 503.2.4 Turning Radius, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 503.2.4 Turning Radius, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
503.2.4 Turning Radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access
road shall be determined by the fire code official, WHICH IS 25' INSIDE AND 50'
OUTSIDE.
Sec. 8.04.310. — SECTION 503.3 Marking, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 503.3 Marking, is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.3 MARKING. Where required by the Fire Code Official, approved signs or
other approved notices or markings that include the words fire lane tow away zone
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shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit
the obstruction thereof the means by which fire lanes are designated shall be
maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired
when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Sec. 8.04.320. — SECTION 503.3.1 Responsibly, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.3 Responsibly, is hereby added to read as follows:
503.3.1. RESPONSIBLY. The owner, manager or person in charge of any building
or property to which fire lanes have been approved or required by the fire code
official shall mark and maintain said fire lanes.
Sec. 8.04.330. — SECTION 503.3.2 Details of fire lane marking, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.3.2 Details of fire lane marking, is hereby added to
read as follows:
503.3.2 DETAILS OF FIRE LANE MARKING.
1. All curbs and curb ends shall be painted red with four -inch white lettering
stating "FIRE LANE —TOW AWAY ZONE". The words "FIRE LANE" by
themselves are not acceptable. wording may not be spaced more than 30 feet
apart.
2. In areas where fire lanes are required but no continuous curb is available, one of
the following methods shall be used, in conjunction with the curb markings, to
indicate that the fire lane is continuous:
OPTION NO. 1: A sign 12-inches wide and 18-inches in height with red
lettering on a white reflective background and border in red stating
"FIRE LANE - TOW AWAY ZONE". The words "fire lane" by
themselves are not acceptable. Sign shall be mounted conspicuously
along the edge of the fire lane. Sign must be spaced no more than 30
feet apart at a minimum height of to 7 feet above finished grade.
OPTION NO. 2: From the point the fire lane begins to the point the fire
lane ends, including behind all parking spaces which adjoin a fire lane,
shall be marked with one continuous six to eight -inch red stripe painted
on the drive surface behind the parking spaces. All curbing adjoining a
fire lane must be painted red.
Sec. 8.04.340. — SECTION 503.3.3 Certain Subdivision Street fire lanes, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.3.3 Certain Subdivision street fire lanes, is hereby
added to read as follows:
503.3.3 Certain subdivision street fire lanes- In subdivision streets where parking
is not allowed on one side or both sides of the street, fire lanes are required shall be
marked and maintained in the following manner:
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A sign 12-inches wide and 18-inches in height with red lettering on a white
reflective background and border in red stating "FIRE LANE - TOW AWAY
ZONE", along with the words "THIS SIDE OF THE STREET" or "BOTH
SIDES OF THE STREET". The words "fire lane" by themselves are not
acceptable. Sign shall be mounted conspicuously along the edge of the fire lane.
Sign must be at the beginning of a street and spaced no more than 250 feet apart
at a minimum height of 7 feet above finished grade.
2. Red stripes and curbs will contain the wording "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE"
or "FIRE LANE - TOW AWAY ZONE" or combination of similar wording
painted in is four -inch white letters. the words "fire lane" by itself is not
acceptable. Wording must not be spaced more than 30 feet apart.
Sec. 8.04.350. — SECTION 503.3.4 Temporary special event fire lanes, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.3.4 Temporary special event fire lanes, is hereby
added to read as follows:
503.3.4. Temporary special event fire lanes. In areas where temporary fire lanes
are required for special events, the following method shall be used:
1. A sign 12-inches wide and 18-inches in height with red lettering on a white
background and border in red stating "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE - TOW
AWAY ZONE". The words "fire lane" by themselves are not acceptable. Sign
shall be mounted conspicuously along the edge of the fire lane without
impeding sidewalks and spaced every 60-65 feet apart at a minimum height of 7
feet above finished grade.
Sec. 8.04.360. — SECTION 503.3.5 Unlawful, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.5 Unlawful, is hereby added to read as follows:
503.3.5 UNLAWFUL. It is unlawful for any person to attempt or in fact alter,
destroy, deface, injure, knock down or remove any sign designating a fire lane or
tow -away zone erected under the terms of this code, or to deface a curb marking in
any way.
Sec. 8.04.370. — SECTION 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads,
amended.
The Fire Code, Section 503.4, Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
503.4 OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS. It is
unlawful for any person to park, place, allow, permit or cause to be parked, placed,
or remain unattended, any vehicle or similar obstruction within or upon an area
designated as fire lane and marked by an appropriate sign or curb marking. Any
vehicle or similar obstruction found parked or unoccupied within an area designated
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: 2020
as a fire lane as required by this section is declared a nuisance and may be towed
without notice. Any such vehicle or similar obstruction parked or unoccupied in
such a manner as to obstruct in whole or in part any such fire lane shall be prima
facie evidence that the registered owner unlawfully parked, place, or permitted to be
parked or placed such obstruction within a fire lane. The records of the state
highway department or the county highway license department showing the name
of the person to whom the highway license or boat or trailer license is issued shall
constitute prima facie evidence of ownership by the named persons.
Sec. 8.04.380. — SECTION 503.4.1 Enforcement, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.4.1, Enforcement, is hereby added to read as follows:
503.4.1 ENFORCEMENT. The Fire Chief, Fire Code Official, or the Chief of
Police, or designees are authorized to issue parking citations for any vehicle or
similar obstruction or to have said vehicle removed by towing it away without
further notice. such vehicle or obstruction may be redeemed by payment of the
towage and storage charges at the owner's expense. no parking citations shall be
voided nor shall the violator be relieved of any penalty assessed by a judge of the
municipal court for any violation of this provision by the redemption of the
obstruction from the storage facility.
Sec. 8.04.390. — SECTION 503.4.2 Penalties, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.4.2 Penalties, is hereby added to read as follows:
503.4.2 PENALTIES. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this
section or fail to comply herewith, or shall violate or fail to comply with any order
made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of
specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or
permit issued thereunder, and from which not appeal has been taken, or who shall
fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the City, shall
severally for each every violation and noncompliance respectively, be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
Sec. 8.04.400. — SECTION 503.7 Plan Review, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.7 Plan Review, is hereby added to read as follows:
503.7 PLAN REVIEW. The Fire Code Official shall approve or deny all
designated fire lane locations along with appropriation option for marking such fire
lanes. The contractor or person in charge of any construction site for commercial,
industrial, mercantile, education, instructional, assembly, hotel, motel, multifamily
dwelling, or mobile home park occupancies or for any other development for which
the Fire Code Official deems appropriate, shall provide and maintain during
construction an approved all-weather fire lane, not less than 20 feet in width, as
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: 2020
shown on approved plot plans. final paving of such fire lane shall be completed
prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
Sec. 8.04.410. — SECTION 503.8 Traffic control signaling devices, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.8 Traffic control signaling devices, is hereby added to
read as follows:
503.8 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALING DEVICES. Fire apparatus access
roads, which have new electronic traffic control signaling devices installed, shall
include preemptive control equipment compatible with the fire department's
existing system.
Sec. 8.04.420. — SECTION 503.9 Special event fire lanes, added.
The Fire Code, Section 503.9 Special event fire lanes, is hereby added to read as
follows:
503.9 SPECIAL EVENT FIRE LANES. No person shall park a vehicle in any fire
lane designated by the posting of a sign which complies with 503.3 option iii
markings "fire lane markings" and being the portions of the following streets:
1. North side of 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, loth, and 1 lth streets east of
Martin Luther King Street and West of College Street.
2. West side of Forest Street, Rock street, Main Street, Church Street, Myrtle
Street, Elm Street, and Ash Street North of University Street and South of 2nd
Street.
3. all cars parked in violation of this section may be towed at the owner's expense.
Sec. 8.04.430. — SECTION 503.10 Fire apparatus access roads, added.
The Fire Code, Section 5 03. 10 Fire apparatus access roads, is hereby added to
read as follows:
503.10 Fire apparatus access roads, Traffic Control Signaling Devices. Fire
apparatus access roads, which have new electronic traffic control signaling
devices installed, shall include preemptive control equipment compatible with
the Fire Department's existing system.
Sec. 8.04.440. — SECTION 505.1 Address Identification, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 505.1 Address Identification, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
505.1 ADDRESS INDENTIFICATION:
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: 9t202O
Size of numbers required.
Address numbers shall be a minimum of four inches in height and shall be of
a color contrasting with the color of the structure to which they are attached. The
following guidelines shall be used to determine the size of address numbers
required when attaching numbers to structures set back from the roadway with an
unobstructed view:
DISTANCE FROM CENTERLINE OF
ROADWAY TO
STRUCTURE BEARING ADDRESS
SIZE OF ADDRESS NUMBERS
0-75 FEET
4-12 INCHES
75150 FEET
1220 INCHES
150-225 FEET
2028 INCHES
OVER 225
APPROVAL OF BUILDING
OFFICIAL
Sec. 8.04.450. - Section 507.1, Required water supply, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 507.1, Required water supply, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
507.1 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying
the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to premises upon which
facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved
into or within the jurisdiction. Where property is subdivided with or without the
creation of public or private streets for the expressed purpose of providing said
subdivided parcels for sale or otherwise permitting separate and/or individual
development to occur, an approved water supply capable of supplying the
projected fire flow for fire protection shall be provided and extended to serve
directly any and all subdivided properties. The projected fire flow will be based
on the greatest potential demand posed by any type of occupancy allowed by
zoning laws on the projected property.
Exception: Additions to existing and newly constructed one- and two-family
homes located in areas having substandard water supplies, where the development
of full fire -flow is impractical, shall comply with the provisions of Appendix B
Section B 103 with the approval of the Fire Code Official.
Sec. 8.04.460. - Section 507.2.1, Private Fire Service Mains, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 507.2.1, Private Fire Service Mains, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Ordinance Number: Page 17 of 46
Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
507.2.1 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS. Private fire service mains and
appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24 (2019 Edition).
Sec. 8.04.470. - Section 507.2.1.1, Flushing, added.
The Fire Code, Section 507.2.1.1, Flushing, is hereby added to read as follows:
507.2.1.1 Flushing. All private service mains including lead-in's and remote fire
department connections shall be fully flushed per NFPA 24 guidelines before
hydrostatically testing the line. flushing shall be through and open pipe for the lead-
in's and fire department connections. the open pipe shall be of the minimum size
outlined in NFPA 24 and not reduced. Private fire service mains serving only
hydrants shall be flushed through the 5.25" hydrant outlet.
Sec. 8.04.480. - Section 507.2.2, Water tanks, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 507.2.2, Water tanks, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
507.2.2 Water tanks. Water tanks for private fire protection shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 22 (2018 edition).
Sec. 8.04.490. - Section 507.3 Fire flow, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 507.3 Fire flow, is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and
facilities shall be determined by an approved method, and in accordance with
Appendix B.
Sec. 8.04.500. - Section 507.4 Water supply test, added.
The Fire Code, Section 507.4 water supply test, is hereby added to read as
follows:
507.4 Water supply test. The Fire Code Official shall be notified prior to the water
supply test. Reference Georgetown Fire Departments Fire Protection Criteria
Manual for water supply testing procedures.
Sec. 8.04.510. - Section 507.5, Fire hydrant systems, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 507.5, Fire hydrant systems, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections
507.5.1 through 507.5.6 and Appendix C.
Sec. 8.04.520. - Section 507.5.7 City of Georgetown Fire Hydrant Color Code
System, added.
Ordinance Number: Page 18 of 46
Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: 2020
The Fire Code, Section 507.5.7 City of Georgetown Fire Hydrant Color Code
System, is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.7 City of Georgetown Fire Hydrant Color Code System. Private fire hydrant
maintenance shall be in accordance with NFPA 291.
a. All private hydrant barrels will be painted red with the bonnet painted using the
hydrant flow standard in paragraph c of this section to indicate flow. It will be the
customer's responsibility to test and maintain their private fire hydrant(s).
b. All private fire hydrants should be inspected, maintained, and flow tested
annually and color coded to indicate the expected fire flow from the hydrant
during normal operation. Such color applied to the fire hydrant by painting the
bonnet the appropriate color for the expected flow condition.
c. HYDRANT FLOW CODING STANDARDS. Public hydrants will have the
bonnets painted silver, the hydrants will be flow tested, and the bonnet painted
using the hydrant flow standard in as follows:
Flow
Color
Greater than 1500 GPM
Blue
1000- 1500 GPM
Green
500-999 GPM
Orange
Less than 500 GPM
Red
Not working
Black or Bagged
Sec. 8.04.530. - Subsection 507.5.8, Reflective pavement markers, added.
The Fire Code, Section 507.5.8, Reflective pavement markers, is hereby added to
reads as follows:
507.5.8 Reflective Pavement Markers. All fire hydrants shall be identified by
the installation of approved blue reflective pavement markers.
Sec. 8.04.540. - Subsection 509.1, Sign Exhibits, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 509.1 Sign Exhibits, is hereby amended and reads as
follows:
Section 509.1. Sign Exhibits. See Fire Department Signage Criteria Manual
Sec. 8.04.550- Subsection 509.1.2, Electrical service shutoff access, added.
The Fire Code, Section 509.1.2, Electrical service shutoff access, is hereby added
and reads as follows:
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
509.1.2 Electrical Service Shutoff Access. Where electrical service shut off
controls are located inside a building, a door providing direct access from the
exterior to the room containing such shut off controls shall be provided where
required by the Fire Code Official. At the discretion of the Fire Code Official, a
remote shunt trip maybe required may be installed to disconnect electrical services.
Sec. 8.04.560 - Section 520, Automated External defibrillator (AED) Requirements,
added.
The Fire Code, Section 520, Automated External defibrillator (AED)
Requirements, is hereby added and reads as follows:
520 Automated external defibrillator (AED) Requirements.
Sec. 8.04.570.. - Subsection 520.1, Definitions, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 520.1, Definitions, is hereby added to reads as follows:
520.1 Definitions.
"Automated external defibrillator (AED)" means a hear monitor and defibrillator
that meets the requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code and applicable
federal laws, as amended.
"A person or entity that owns or possesses an automated external defibrillator"
excludes vendors or dealers that own or possess AEDs solely for resale.
Sec. 8.04.580. - Subsection 520.2, Duties of AED Owner, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 520.2, Duties of AED Owner, is hereby added to read
as follows:
520.2 Duties of AED Owner. Any person who presently owns or acquires an
AED on or after the effective date of this amendment, that is intended to be
available or used by the public or onsite employees of any kind, other than
vendors or dealers of AEDs owning or possessing AEDs solely for resale
purposes, shall comply with the obligations in Subsections 520.2.1 through 520.4.
Sec. 8.04.590. - Subsection 520.2.1, Register the AED with the Georgetown Fire
Department, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 520.2.1, Register the AED with the Georgetown Fire
Department, is hereby added to read as follows:
520.2.1 Register the AED with the Georgetown Fire Department. All AED
owners shall register the AED with the Georgetown Fire Department. The
registration shall include information about AED locations, the names of all
persons expected to operate the AED, and dates of training. A form will be
provided by the Georgetown Fire Department.
Ordinance Number: Page 20 of 46
Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: 12020
Sec. 8.04.600. - Subsection 520.2.2, Maintenance and Storage, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 520.2.2, Maintenance and Storage, is hereby added to
read as follows:
520.2.2 Maintenance and Storage. All AED owners shall inspect, test, store,
maintain, and service the AED in accordance will all federal and state laws and
regulations, and in accordance with any standards established by the AED
manufacturer.
Sec. 8.04.610. - Subsection 520.2.3, AED Use, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 520.2.3, AED Use, is hereby added to read as follows:
520.2.2 AED Use. AED owners shall notify the Georgetown Fire Department as
soon as possible, but in no event later than 24 hours following any use of the
AED, and provide the Georgetown Fire Department with information relevant to
the incident, including but not limited to the date, time and location of use, name
of person the AED was used upon, the printout from the AED, and the nature of
other emergency response to the incident, including the name and address of any
hospital, clinic, or medical provider to which the person was transported
following the AED use.
Sec. 8.04.620. - Section 520.3, Use and Possession for training purposes, added.
The Fire Code, Section 520.3, Use and Possession for training purposes, is hereby
added to read as follows:
520.3 Use and possession for training purposes. Any AED possessed and used
solely for demonstration or training purposes, and which would not be operational
in an actual emergency use situation shall be exempt from the registration
requirements of this section. Any such AED shall be clearly marked on its exterior
and readily identifiable as not appropriate for emergency use.
Sec. 8.04.630. - Section 520.4, AED Sales, added.
The Fire Code, Section 520.4, AED Sales, and Subsections, are hereby added to
read as follows:
520.4 AED Sales. All persons selling an AED within the City, or which may
reasonably be anticipated to be used within the city, shall:
520.4.1 Report of the Sale of the AED to the Georgetown Fire
Department. The information to be reported shall include the date of the sale,
manufacturer, model and serial number of the AED sold, the name and address of
the seller, and the name and address of the purchaser, whether the AED sold is
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
new or previously used, and if known, the location where the AED is to be placed;
and
520.4.2 Purchaser Compliance with Law. The purchaser shall provide proof that
it has or will have complied with the training and other requirements of this title at
the time of transfer of the AED to the purchaser for deployment and use by the
purchaser.
Sec. 8.04.640. - Section 901.2 Construction documents, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 901.2, Construction documents, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
901.2 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. The Fire Code Official shall have the
authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection
systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or
modification of any fire protection system. construction documents for fire
protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system
installation. reference Georgetown Fire Departments Fire Protection Criteria
Manual for submittal requirements.
Sec. 8.04.650. - Subsection 901.4.7, Automatic sprinkler riser location, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 901.4.7, Automatic sprinkler riser location, is hereby
added to read as follows:
901.4.7 Automatic sprinkler system riser location. The automatic sprinkler
system riser shall be installed within a building. An exterior door leading directly
into the room containing the fire sprinkler riser and shut off controls shall be
provided.
Sec. 8.04.660. - Section 901.5, Installation acceptance, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 901.5 Installation acceptance, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
901.5 Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire -
extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump
systems, private service UNDERGROUND mains 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.
Sec. 8.04.670. - Section 901.6.1, Fire Protection System Maintenance Standards,
amended.
The Fire Code, Section 901.6.1 Fire Protection System Maintenance Standards, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Ordinance Number: Page 22 of 46
Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: 2020
Table 901.6.1 Fire Protection System Maintenance Standards
Portable fire extinguishers
NFPA 10
2018
Carbon dioxide fire -extinguishing system
NFPA 12
Halon 1301 fire -extinguishing systems
NFPA 12A
Dry -chemical extinguishing systems
NFPA 17
Wet -chemical extinguishing systems
NFPA 17A
Water -based fire protection systems
NFPA 25
2017
Fire alarms stems
NFPA 72
2019
Smoke and heat vents
NFPA 204
Water -mists stems
NFPA 750
Clean -agent extinjguishing systems
NFPA 2001
Sec. 8.04.680. - Section 901.6.1.1, WATER BASED SYSTEMS, added.
The Fire Code, Section 901.6.1.1, Water Based Systems, is hereby added to read
as follows:
901.6.1.1 WATER BASED SYSTEMS. Owners are required to maintain their
water based systems to the minimum requirements of NFPA 25 including but not
limited to daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual inspections.
Georgetown Fire Department requires the annual and 5 year inspections be
completed by a texas licensed sprinkler company and RME-I licensed individual
registered under the Texas administrative code. the rme-i shall be onsite at all times
during the annual and 5 year inspection.
Sec. 8.04.690. - Section 901.6.3, MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, added.
The Fire Code, Section 901.6.3, Maintenance Agreement, is hereby added to read
as follows:
901.6.3 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. A maintenance agreement, with a
licensed fire protection company shall be provided to the fire marshal for each fire
protection system at all times. Proof of maintenance agreement shall be provided
during any system acceptance test.
Sec. 8.04.700. - Section 901.7, Systems out of service, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 901.7, Systems out of service, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of
service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately
and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall be either evacuated
or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: 12020
shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service. Where
utilized, fire watches shall be provided with not less than one approved means for
notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant
patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.
Reference Georgetown Fire Departments fire protection criteria manual for
"systems out of service and impairment guidelines".
Sec. 8.04.710. - Section 903.1.2 Hydraulic Calculations, added.
The Fire Code, Section 903.1.2 Hydraulic Calculations, is hereby added to read as
follows:
903.1.2 Hydraulic calculations. Hydraulic calculations for water based fire
protection systems shall provide a safety factor at the base of the riser. The
following are the minimal safety factors required.
1. Residential 13d and 13r — 10% or 5psi — (lesser of the system demand)
2. Commercial NFPA 13 — light hazard — 10% or 5psi — (lesser of the system
demand)
3. Commercial NFPA 13 — ordinary hazard and above — 1 Opsi or 10% (whichever is
greater)
4. Standpipe and hose systems NFPA 14 - 1 Opsi or 10% (whichever is greater)
5. Water spray fixed systems NFPA 15 - 1 Opsi or 10% (whichever is greater)
6. Foam water sprinkler and foam water spray systems NFPA 16 - 1 Opsi or 10%
(whichever is greater)
Exception: a safety factor less than those defined in this section may be approved by the
fire code official only if historical water supply data is available to demonstrate that the
reasonable expected fluctuations will not cause the water supply to fall below the system
demand.
Sec. 8.04.720. - Section 903.1.3, Remote area reduction, added.
The Fire Code, Section 903.1.3, Remote area reduction, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
903.1.3 Remote area reduction. Remote area reductions allowed by NFPA 13
(2019) edition 19.3.3.2.3.1 are limited to light hazard occupancies.
Sec. 8.04.730. - Subsection 903.2.1.1, Group A-1, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.1.1, Group A-1, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for
Group A-1 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.52 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge
serving such occupancies.
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
4. The fire area contains a multi -theater complex.
Sec. 8.04.740. - Subsection 903.2.1.3, Group A-3, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.1.3, Group A-3, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group
A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.52 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge
serving such occupancies.
Sec. 8.04.750. - Subsection 903.2.1.4, Group A-4, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.1.4, Group A-4, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group
A-4 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.52 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge
serving such occupancies.
Sec. 8.04.760. - Subsection 903.2.3, Group E, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.3, Group E, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E
occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 7,500 square feet (696.77
m2).
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the lowest
level of exit discharge serving that portion of the building.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the
lowest level of exit discharge serving that area where every classroom throughout
the building has at least one exterior door at ground level.
Sec. 8.04.770. - Subsection 903.2.4 Group F-1, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 903.2.4 Group F-1, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Ordinance Number: Page 25 of 46
Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: . 2020
903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.52 m2).
2. A Group F-1 fire area is located on any floor.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including
any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet (929.03 m2).
4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered
furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2).
Sec. 8.04.780. - Subsection 903.2.7 Group M, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 903.2.6 Group M, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929.03 m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located above first floor or below grade.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2).
4. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered
furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
Sec. 8.04.790. - Subsection 903.2.8.4, Bed and Breakfast, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.8.4, Bed and Breakfast, is hereby added to read
as follows:
903.2.8.4 Bed and Breakfast. Accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided
throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Exceptions shall apply solely to existing residential structures that meet one of the
following:
1. Bed and Breakfast Residence
a. Less than 3 guestrooms with maximum occupancy of 4 guests.
b. All guestrooms with direct secondary egress.
c. Smoke Alarms
d. Carbon monoxide alarms.
e. Monitored alarm system.
f. Fire extinguishers.
2. Bed and Breakfast Inn
a. 3-5 guestrooms with maximum occupancy of 10 guests.
b. 13-D sprinkler system throughout the structure.
c. All guest rooms with direct secondary egress.
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
d. smoke alarms
e. Carbon monoxide alarms.
f. Monitored alarm system.
g. Self -closing guestroom doors.
3. Bed and Breakfast Lodge
a. 6-8 guestrooms with a maximum occupancy of 16 guests.
b. 13-R sprinkler system throughout the structure.
c. All guestrooms with direct secondary egress.
d. smoke alarms
e. Carbon monoxide alarms.
f. Monitored alarm system.
g. Self -closing guestroom doors.
h. Commercial hood system and pull stations.
Sec. 8.04.800. - Subsection 903.2.9, Group S-1, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.9, Group S-1, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located above first floor or below grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including
any mezzanines, exceeds 20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2).
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial trucks or buses
where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
5. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2).
Sec. 8.04.810. - Subsection 903.2.9.1 Repair Garages, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.9.1 Repair Garages, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8
of the International Building Code, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including
basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000
square feet (464 m2).
2. Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area
containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
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Date Approved: , 2020
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial trucks or buses
where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
Sec. 8.04.820. - Subsection 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in
accordance with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code as follows:
1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 10,000
square feet (929 m2); or
2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
Sec. 8.04.830. - Subsection 903.2.11.3, Buildings three or more stories in height,
amended.
The Fire Code, Section 903.2.11.3, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings three or more stories in height. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout buildings three or more stories in height.
Exception: Open parking structures.
Sec. 8.04.840. - Subsection 903.2.13, Group B, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.2.13, Group B, is hereby added to read as follows:
903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B
occupancies where the fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
Sec. 8.04.850. - Section 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sprinkler System, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 903.3.1.1, NFPA 13 Sprinkler System, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where the provisions of this code
require that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed
throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 (2019 edition) except as provided in
sections 903.3.1.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.2
Sec. 8.04.860. - Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 903.3.1.1.1, Exempt lcoations, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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Date Approved: , 2020
903.3.1.1.1 EXEMPT LOCATIONS. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required
in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an
approved automatic fire detection system in accordance with section 907.2 that
will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be
omitted from a room merely because it is damp, of fire -resistance -rated
construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. A room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a
serious life or fire hazard as approved by the fire code official.
2. A room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of
the nature of the contents, where approved by the fire code official.
Sec. 8.04.870. - Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Automatic sprinkler systems in
group r occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not
exceeding 60 feet (18 288 mm) in height above grade plane shall be permitted to be
installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13r (2019 edition).
The number of stories of group r occupancies constructed in accordance with
sections 510.2 and 510.4 of the international building code shall be measured from
the horizontal assembly creating separate buildings.
Sec. 8.04.880. - Section 903.3.1.2.1 BALCONIES AND DECKS, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 903.3.1.2.1 BALCONIES AND DECKS is hereby
amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.2.1 BALCONIES AND DECKS. Sprinkler protection shall be provided
for exterior balconies, balcony closets, decks and ground floor patios (including
entries) of dwelling units and sleeping units provided there is a roof or deck above.
Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be
located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm)
below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm)
below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open
wood joist construction. Installation of dry sprinklers shall be in compliance with
NFPA 13 and NFPA 13r 2019 edition. Reference Georgetown Fire Department
fire protection criteria manual for dry sprinkler details
Sec. 8.04.890. - Subsection 903.3.1.3, NFPA 13D sprinkler systems, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.3.1.3, NFPA 13D sprinkler systems, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Ordinance Number:
Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved:
2020
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903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in
one and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities,
townhouses and bed and breakfast occupancies with a maximum occupancy of 10
guests shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA
13D.(204-3 2019 EDITION).
Sec. 8.04.900. - Subsection 903.3.5, Water supplies, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.3.5, Water supplies, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall
comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The
potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the
requirements of this section and the AHJ.
Sec. 8.04.910. - Subsection 903.3.10, Backflow protection, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.3.10, Backflow protection, is hereby added as
follows:
903.3.10 Backflow protection. Modifications to water based fire protection
systems without backflow protection will require the installation of a backflow
preventer per the City of Georgetown's plumbing code.
Sec. 8.04.920. - Section 903.4, Sprinkler System Supervision and Alarms, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 903.4, Sprinkler System Supervision and Alarms, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves controlling the water
supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and
temperatures, critical air pressures and waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems
shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit.
Exceptions:
1. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
2. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre -action and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
3. Valves located in a below grade vault/pit or exterior above grade protection
cover that are locked.
Sec. 8.04.930. - Subsection 903.4.4, Jockey pump valves, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.4, Jockey pump vales, is hereby added as follows:
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
903.4.4 Jockey pump valves. Jockey pump control valves shall be of the indicating
type, electronically supervised, and slow closure as identified by NFPA 13
Sec. 8.04.940. - Subsection 903.4.5, Control valves, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.4.5 Control valves, is hereby added as follows:
903.4.5 Control valves. Backflow prevention devices 2" and smaller shall be
equipped with indicating and slow closure type.
Sec. 8.04.950. - Subsection 903.4.6, Supervisory switches, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 903.4.6, Supervisory switches, is hereby added as
follows:
903.4.6 Supervisory switches. Plug type supervisory switches will not be allowed
as a method to supervise any control valve.
Sec. 8.04.960. — Section 905.2, Installation standard amended.
The Fire Code, Section 905.2, Installation standard, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance
with this section and NFPA 14 ( 2019 edition). Fire department connections for
standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with 912.
Sec. 8.04.970. - Subsection 905.2.2 Locking Caps, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 905.2.2., Locking caps, is hereby added as follows:
905.2.2 Locking caps. Approved locking caps shall be provided on all hose valve
connections for all standpipe systems.
Exception: the fire code official has the authority to allow standard hose valve caps
in occupancies not susceptible to vandalism or accidental discharge.
Sec. 8.04.980. - Subsection 905.2.3 Hydraulic safety factor, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 905.2.3, Hydraulic safety factor, is hereby added as
follows:
905.2.3 Hydraulic safety factor. Class I standpipe systems shall be hydraulically
designed with a 10% safety factor. Safety factor is from the base of the riser on
automatic standpipe systems and at the FDC for manual standpipe systems.
Sec. 8.04.990. - Subsection 905.2.4 Class 1 Manual Standpipe systems, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 905.2.4, Class 1 Manual Standpipe systems, is hereby
added as follows:
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
905.2.4 Class 1 manual standpipe systems. Class 1 (wet or dry) manual standpipe
systems shall be designed based on an engine/pumper providing 1250GPM at
150PSI at the FDC.
Sec. 8.04.1000. - Subsection 905.3.9, Travel distance, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 905.3.9, Travel Distance, is hereby added as follows:
905.3.9 Travel distance. Class 1 standpipe shall also be required on all occupancies
in which the distance from accessible points for fire department ingress to any point
in the structure exceeds two hundred fifty feet (250') along the route that a fire hose
is laid as measured from the fire lane.
Sec. 8.04.1010. - Section 905.4, Location of Class I standpipe hose connections,
amended.
The Fire Code, Section 905.4, Location of Class I standpipe hose connections, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
905.4 Location of class i standpipe hose connections.
Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following
locations:
1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided
for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be
located at an intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise
approved by the fire code official.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a
horizontal exit.
Exception: where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are
reachable from an interior exit stairway hose connection by a 30-
foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30
480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the
horizontal exit.
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to
other areas of a building.
Exception: where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are
reachable from an interior exit stairway hose connection by a 30-
foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30
480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the
entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of the building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to
the mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit
corridor to the mall. In open mall buildings, adjacent to each public
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
entrance to the mall at the perimeter line and adjacent to each entrance
from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall.
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (33.3-percent slope), -each standpipe shall be provided with a
hose connection located on the roof or at the highest landing of stairways
with stair or ladder access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall
be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for
testing purposes. Hose valves located on the roof shall be controlled on the
roof and installed in a manner to prevent freezing.
6. Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is
more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most
remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 feet (60 960
mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require
that additional hose connections be provided in approved locations.
Sec. 8.04.1020. - Subsection 905.8.1, Standpipe supervision, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 905.8.1 Standpipe supervision, is hereby added as
follows:
905.8.1 Standpipe supervision. All dry standpipe systems shall be monitored with
a minimum of 10 psi and a maximum of 40 psi air pressure with a high/low alarm
and supervised with the guidelines of NFPA 72.
Sec. 8.04.1030. - Section 906.2, General Requirements, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 906.2 General Requirements, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
906.2 General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed
and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10 (2018 edition).
Sec. 8.04.1040. - Subsection 907.2.9.1, Manual Fire alarm system, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 907.2.9.1, Manual Fire alarm system, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
907.2.9.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the
occupant notification system in accordance with section 907.5 shall be installed in
group r-2 occupancies where any of the following conditions apply:
1. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located three or more stories above
the lowest level of exit dis- charge.
2. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located more than one story below
the highest level of exit discharge of exits serving the dwelling unit or sleeping
unit.
3. The building contains more than 16 4 dwelling units or sleeping units.
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: .2020
Newer codes now require co detectors in residence, so this will satisfied two
different types of detectors.
Sec. 8.04.1050. - Subsection 907.2.11, Single and multiple -station smoke alarms,
deleted.
The Fire Code, Subsection 907.2.11, single and multiple -station smoke alarms, is
hereby deleted in its entirety:
Sec. 8.04.1060. - Section 912.1 Installation, amended.
The Fire Code, Subsection 912.1 Installation, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance
with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with
sections 912.2 through 912.7. Reference Georgetown Fire Department fire
protection criteria manual for fire department connection installation details
Sec. 8.04.1070. - Subsection 912.1.1 Number of hose connections, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 912. L I., Number of hose connections, is hereby added
as follows:
912.1.1 — Number of hose connections. Fire department connections shall include a
minimum of one 5" STORZ connections for a system with a demand up to 500
GPM. Systems with a demand greater than 500 GPM shall require an additional
2.5" connection for each 250 gallons of system demand.
Exception: a single 2.5" FDC inlet is allowed for single risers on 13r systems.
Sec. 8.04.1080. - Subsection 912.1.2, Flushing added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 912.1.2 Flushing, is hereby added as follows:
912.1.2 Flushing. Remote fire department connections shall be fully flushed prior
to connection to the overhead water based fire protection system. Flushing shall be
in accordance with NFPA 24 (2019 edition). Reduction of the pipe size will not be
allowed. Reference Georgetown Fire Department fire protection criteria manual for
flushing details.
Sec. 8.04.1090. — Section 912.2, Location, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 912.2 Location, is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping,
fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose
connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other
fire apparatus. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the
Fire Code Official.
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
Sec. 8.04.1100. — Section 912.2.1, Visible Location, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 912.2 Location, is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.2.1 Visible location. Fire department connections shall be located on the street
side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of
fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official.
Sec. 8.04.1120. - Section 912.4.1, Locking fire department connection caps,
amended.
The Fire Code, Section 912.4.1, Locking fire department connection caps, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
912.4.1 Locking fire department connection caps. The fire code official is
authorized to require locking caps on fire department connections for water -based
fire protection systems where the responding fire department carries appropriate
key wrenches for removal. 2.5" connections require a knox brand swivel guard
plugs to be used. 5" STORZ connections shall be knox brand locking caps.
Sec. 8.04.1130. - - Section 912.5, Signs, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 912.5 Signs, is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.5 Signs. Reference Georgetown Fire Department fire protection criteria manual
for signage requirements
Sec. 8.04.1140. - Section 912.7, Fire Department Connections, added.
The Fire Code, Section 912.7, Fire Department Connections, is hereby added to
read as follows:
912.7 Fire Department Connections. All Fire Department Connections (FDCs)
shall be marked as approved by the Fire Code Official. Two red street lane
reflectors (stimsonite model 88AB or similar) shall be installed six inches from
centerline of the fire apparatus access roadway on the side closest to the FDC.
Markers shall be parallel to the FDC having the reflective ends of the street
markers facing the director of traffic.
Sec. 8.04.1150. — Section 913.4, Valve supervision, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 913.4, Valve supervision, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
913.4 Valve supervision. Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and
bypass valves, and isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly
shall be supervised open by one of the following methods:
1. Central -station, proprietary or remote -station signaling service.
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
2. Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at
a constantly attended location
Sec. 8.04.1160. - Subsection 913.5.1 Test Header, added.
The Fire Code, Subsection 913.5.1, is hereby added as follows:
913.5.1 Fest header — fire pumps shall be equipped with a test header per NFPA 20
to allow a full flow testing. Test headers shall be installed on the exterior wall or in
another location outside the pump room that allows for water discharge during
testing.
Sec. 8.04.1170. — Section 913.6, Fire pump suction pressure, added.
The Fire Code, Section 913.6, Fire pump suction pressure hereby added as
follows:
913.6 Fire pump suction pressure. Fire pump suction pressure shall be no less than
20 PSI when flowing 150% of the pumps capacity.
Sec. 8.04.1180. — Section 1009.1, Accessible means of egress required, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 1009.1, Accessible means of egress required, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
1009.1 Accessible means of egress required. Accessible means of egress shall
comply with both this section and the architectural barriers act of the Texas Civil
Statutes (Texas Accessibility Standards or TAS). The fire code official is
authorized to require the owner, applicant or agent to provide a technical report
from a qualified person certifying tas compliance. Accessible spaces shall be
provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one
means of egress is required by section 1006.2 or 1006.3 from an accessible space,
each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two accessible
means of egress.
Sec. 8.04.1190. — Section 3101.1 Scope, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 3101.1 Scope, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3101.1 Scope. Tents, temporary stage and canopies and membrane structures shall
comply with this chapter and THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S SPECIAL EVENT MANUAL Section General Tent and
Canopy. The provisions of Section 3103 are applicable only to temporary tents
and membrane structures. The provisions of Section 3104 are applicable to
temporary and permanent tents and membrane structures. Other temporary
structures shall comply with the International Building Code.
Sec. 8.04.1200. - Subsection 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are
prohibited, amended.
Ordinance Number: Page 36 of 46
Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: 2020
The Fire Code, Subsection 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are
prohibited, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of
Class I and II liquids in above ground tanks is prohibited within the City of
Georgetown city limits, with exception of areas that are zoned for industrial use.
Storage of Class I and II liquids may be permitted at the discretion of the Fire
Code Official following review of the proposed location and the fire protection for
storage areas. Storage shall not be allowed within 100 feet (30,480mm) of the
property line of any Group E, I, or R occupancies.
Sec. 8.04.1210. — Section 6104.2, Maximum capacity within established limits,
deleted.
The Fire Code, Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits, is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 8.04.1220. - Appendix B Subsection 13105.1, one- and two-family dwellings,
GROUP R-3 AND R- 4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES amended.
The Fire Code Appendix B Subsection B105.1, one- and two-family dwellings,
GROUP R-3 AND R- 4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
B 105.1 ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R- 4
BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES. THE MINIMUM FIRE -FLOW AND FLOW
DURATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES SHALL BE AS
SPECIFIED IN TABLES B 105.1(1) (LOCAL AMENDMENT) AND B 105.1(2).
B 105.2 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
B 105.1(2).
TABLE B105.1(1) LOCAL AMENDMENT
REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR ONE -AND -TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-
3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
GREATER
B 105.1(2)
0 — 5000 SQFT
YES
1/2 VALUE IN
500
'/2 hour
TABLE B 105.1 2
5001 AND
YES
1/2 VALUE IN
1/2 VALUE IN
1 hour
GREATER
I TABLE B 105.1 2
TABLE B 105.1(2)
Sec. 8.04.1230. - Appendix D Section D103.5, fire apparatus access road gates,
amended.
The Fire Code, Appendix D Section D103.5, fire apparatus access road gates, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing fire apparatus access
roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. The minimum unobstructed gate width shall be 20 feet (6096mm).
Exception: One- and Two -Family Dwellings as approved by the Fire
Code Official.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by
one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all
times and replaced or repaired when defective.
5. Electrically operated gates:
A. Shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by Fire
Department personnel for emergency access. Emergency access
devices shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
B. Shall be in the fully -opened position for no more than 30 seconds.
C. Shall have a manual override system. Manual override operations
shall be located on the entrance side of the gate, or when power has
failed, the gate(s) shall open and stay open until power is restored
for normal operations.
D. Shall have installed approved preemptive control opening
equipment.
E. Exceptions.
i. Driveways serving one- and two-family dwellings as approved
by the Fire Code Official.
ii. Gates serving as an emergency access with 24-hour staffed
gatehouses.
6. Manual Opening Gates:
A. May be locked when approved by the Fire Code Official.
B. If equipped with a lock, keys shall be provided for installation into an
approved Fire Department key box. Keys shall be maintained current.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official.
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: . 2020
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with
UL 325.
9. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
10. A construction permit in accordance with subsection 503.6 is required to
install or modify a gate across fire apparatus roadways.
11. MAINTENANCE OF GATES SECURING FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS.
GATES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN AN OPERATIVE CONDITION
AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED WHEN DEFECTIVE. WHEN
REQUIRED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL, DEFECTIVE GATES
SHALL BE SECURED IN THE OPEN POSITION UNTIL REPAIRED.
Sec. 8.04.1240. - Section 103.4 Fire apparatus access roads, amended.
The Fire Code, Section 103.4, Fire apparatus access roads, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
REVISE SUBSECTION 103.4 DIAMETER OF CUL-DE-SAC SHALL HAVE A
DIAMETER OF 100' AS MEASURE FROM FACE OF CURB TO FACE OF CURB.
28' R
TYP.
26'
100 - FOOT DIAMETER
CUL-DE-SAC
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Description: Fire Code Adoption
Date Approved: , 2020
TABLE D103.4
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH
WIDTH
TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
(feet)
(feet)
0-150
20
None required
120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot Y or
151-500
20
100-foot diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Figure D103.1
120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot "Y` or
501-750
26
100-foot diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Figure D103.1
Over 750
1 Special approval required
Sec. 8.04.1250. - Appendix D Subsection D103.5.1, existing fire apparatus access
road gates, added.
The Fire Code, Appendix D Subsection D103.5.1, existing fire apparatus access
road gates, is hereby amended to read as follows:
D103.5.1 Existing fire apparatus access road gates. Existing gates securing fire
apparatus access roads shall comply with Section D103.5
Sec. 8.04.1260. - Appendix D subsection D103.6, Signs, amended.
The Fire Code, Appendix D subsection D103.6, Signs, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access
roads shall be marked
D103.6 SIGN IN SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE
APPROPRIATE APPLICATION
(1) COMMERCIAL APPLICATION A SIGN 12-INCHES WIDE AND 18-
INCHES IN HEIGHT WITH RED LETTERING ON A WHITE
REFLECTIVE BACKGROUND AND BORDER IN RED STATING
"FIRE LANE - TOW AWAY ZONE". THE WORDS "FIRE LANE" BY
THEMSELVES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. SIGN SHALL BE
MOUNTED CONSPICUOUSLY ALONG THE EDGE OF THE FIRE
LANE. SIGN MUST BE SPACED NO MORE THAN 30 FEET APART
AT A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 7 FEET ABOVE FINISHED GRADE.
(2) IN SUBDIVISION STREETS WHERE PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON
ONE SIDE OR BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET, FIRE LANES ARE
REQUIRED SHALL BE MARKED AND MAINTAINED IN THE
FOLLOWING MANNER: A SIGN 12-INCHES WIDE AND 18-INCHES IN
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HEIGHT WITH RED LETTERING ON A WHITE REFLECTIVE
BACKGROUND AND BORDER IN RED STATING "FIRE LANE - TOW
AWAY ZONE", ALONG WITH THE WORDS "THIS SIDE OF THE
STREET" OR "BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET". THE WORDS "FIRE
LANE" BY THEMSELVES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. SIGN SHALL BE
MOUNTED CONSPICUOUSLY ALONG THE EDGE OF THE FIRE LANE.
SIGN MUST BE AT THE BEGINNING OF A STREET AND SPACED NO
MORE THAN 250 FEET APART AT A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 7 FEET
ABOVE FINISHED GRADE.
Sec. 8.04.1280. - Appendix D, Subsection D103.7, Driveways, added.
The Fire Code, Appendix D, Subsection D103.7, Driveways, is hereby added to
read as follows:
D103.7 Driveways. Driveways exceeding 150 feet (45,720mm) in length
providing access to dwelling units shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of
14 feet (4267mm) and a minimum unobstructed height of 13 feet 6 inches
(4115mm). Driveways in excess of 150 feet (45,720mm) in length shall be
provided with turnarounds. Driveways in excess of 200 feet (60,960mm) in length
and less than 20 feet (6096mm) in width shall be provided with turnouts in
addition to turnarounds. A driveway shall not serve in excess of five dwelling
units. Driveways that connect with a road or roads at more than one point may be
considered as having a turnaround. Driveway turnouts shall be an all-weather road
surface at least 10 feet (2048) wide and 30 feet (9144mm) long. Driveway
turnouts shall be located as required by the Fire Code Official.
Sec. 8.04.1290. - Appendix D, Subsection D103.8, Divided fire apparatus access road
turnarounds, added.
The Fire Code, Appendix D, Subsection D103.8, Divided fire apparatus access
road turnarounds, is hereby added to read as follows:
D103.8 Divided fire apparatus access road turnarounds. Fire apparatus access
roads that are divided with medians shall be provided with median breaks for
emergency vehicle turnarounds. The maximum distance between median breaks
shall be 2,640 feet (804,700mm).
Sec. 8.04.1300. - Appendix D, Section D104.2, Buildings, facilities and shopping
centers exceeding 62,000 square feet (5760m ) in Gross building fire area, amended.
The Fire Code, Appendix D, Subsection D104.2, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D104.2 Buildings, Facilities, and Shopping Centers exceeding 62,000 square
feet (5760m2) in gross building fire area. Buildings, or facilities, and shopping
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centers having a gross building fire area of more than 62,000 square feet
(5760m2) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access
roads.
Sec. 8.04.1310. - Appendix D, Subsection D106.2, Projects having more than 200
dwelling units, deleted.
The Fire Code, Appendix D, Subsection D106.2, Projects having more than 200
dwelling units, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 8.04.1320. — Section D106.3 Remoteness, amended.
The Fire Code, Section D106.3, Remoteness, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D106.3 remoteness. where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall
be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses. AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL, THE REMOTENESS REQUIREMENT COULD BE
WAIVED, BECAUSE OF LOCATION ON PROPERTY, TOPOGRAPHY,
WATERWAYS, NONNEGOTIABLE GRADES OR OTHER SIMILAR
CONDITIONS.
Sec. 8.04.1330. — Section L101.1 Required location, amended.
The Fire Code, Section L101.1, Required Location, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
SEC 101.1.1 REQUIRED LOCATION. IN NEW BUILDINGSS, FILL
STATIONS SHALL BE REQUIRED WHEN ANY ON THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS OCCUR:
1. ANY NEW BUILDING MORE THAN 5 STORIES IN HEIGHT.
2. ANY NEW BUILDING MORE THAN 2 STORIES BELOW GRADE.
3. ANY NEW BUILDING 500,000 SQUARE FEET OR MORE IN SIZE.
Sec. 8.04.1340. — Chapter 80, amended.
The Fire Code, Chapter 80, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Revise Section Chapter 80 as Follows:
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Chapter 80
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Standard
Referenced
reference in
code
number Title
section number
02-11 Hydrogen Technologies Code 2309.3.1.1,
2309.3.1.2, 5301.1,
5307.3, 5801.1
10-13 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers Table 901.6.1, 906.2,
906.3,
Table 906.3(1), Table
906.3(2), 906.3.2,
906.3.4, 3006.3,
I101.1
11-10 Standard for Low-, Medium- and High -expansion Foam. 904.7,
5704.2.9.2.2
12-11 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1,
904.8, 904.12
12A-09 Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1,
904.9
13-19 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2,
903.3.8.2
903.3.8.5, 904.12, 905.3.4, 907.6.4, 914.3.2,
1019.3, 1103.4.8, 3201.1, 3204.2, Table 3206.2,
3206.4.1, 3206.9, 3207.2, 3207.2.1, 3208.2.2, 3208.2.2.1,
3208.4, 3210.1, 3401.1, 5104.1, 5104.1.1, 5106.5.7,
5704.3.3.9, Table 5704.3.6.3(7),
5704.3.7.5.1, 5704.3.8.4
13D-19 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes 903.3.1.3
13R19 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
Low Rise Residential Occupancies 903.3.1.2, 903.3.5.2,
903.4
14-19 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and
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Hose Systems 905.2,905.3.4,
905.4.2,
905.6.2, 905.8
15-17 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems
for Fire Protection 5704.2.9.2.3
16-19 Standard for the Installation of Foam -water Sprinkler
and Foam -water Spray Systems. 904.7, 904.12
17-13 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1, 904.6,
904.12
17A13 Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems Table
901.6.1, 904.5, 904.12
20-19 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps
for Fire Protection. 913.1, 913.2,
913.5.1
22-18 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection 507.2.2
2413 Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains
and Their Appurtenances 507.2.1, 2809.5
25-17 Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of
Water -based Fire Protection Systems 507.5.3, Table
901.6.1, 904.7.1,
912.7, 913.5
30-18 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. 610.1, 5701.2,
5703.6.2,
5703.6.2.1,
5704.2.7, 5704.2.7.1, 5704.2.7.2, 5704.2.7.3.2, 5704.2.7.4,
5704.2.7.6, 5704.2.7.7, 5704.2.7.8, 5704.2.7.9, 5704.2.9.3,
5704.2.9.4, 5704.2.9.6.1.1, 5704.2.9.6.1.2, 5704.2.9.6.1.3,
5704.2.9.6.1.4, 5704.2.9.6.1.5, 5704.2.9.6.2, 5704.2.9.7.3,
5704.2.10.2, 5704.2.11.3, 5704.2.11.4.2, 5704.2.12.1, 5704.3.1,
5704.3.6, Table 5704.3.6.3(1), Table 5704.3.6.3(2),
Table 5704.3.6.3(3), 5704.3.7.2.3,
5704.3.8.4, 5706.8.3
30A-15 Code for Motor Fuel -dispensing Facilities
and Repair Garages. 2301.4, 2301.5,
2301.6,
2306.6.3, 2310.1
30B-15 Code for the Manufacture and Storage of
Aerosol Products 5101.1, 5103.1,
5104.1,
Table 5104.3.1,
Table 5104.3.2, Table 5104.3.2.2, 5104.4.1,
5104.5.2,
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5104.6, 5106.2.3 5106.3.2, Table 5106.4,5106.5.1,
5106.5.6, 5107.1
3111 Standard for the Installation of Oil -burning Equipment 603.1.7,
603.3.1, 603.3.3
32-11 Standard for Dry Cleaning Plants
2107.1, 2107.3
3315 Standard for Spray Application
Using Flammable or Combustible Materials
2404.3.2
34-15 Standard for Dipping, Coating and Printing
Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids 2405.3,
2405.4.1.1
35-11 Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings
40-11 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film
306.2
51-13 Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen -fuel Gas
Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
.3501.5, 3507.1, 3509.1
51Al2 Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants. 3508.1
52-13 Vehicular Gaseous Fuel System Code 5301.1
55-13 Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code.
2309.2.1, 5301.1,
5307.3, 5501.1,
5801.1, 6301.1
56-12 Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention during Cleaning and
Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems.
3306.2.1
58-14 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
603.4.2.1.1, 6101.1,
6103.1, 6103.2.1,
6103.2.1.2,
6103.2.1.7, 6103.2.2, 6104.1, 6104.3.2, 6104.4, 6105.2, 6106.2,
6106.3, 6107.2, 6107.4, 6108.1, 6108.2, 6109.11.2, 6111.3
59A-13 Standard for the Production,
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
5301.1, 5501.
61-13 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in
Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities. Table
2204.1
6914 Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems 911.1, 911.3, Table
2204.1
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70-14 National Electrical Code 603.1.3,
603.1.7, 603.5.2,
604.1.2, 605.3, 605.4,
605.9, 605.11, 606.16,
610.6, 610.7, 904.3.1,
907.6.1, 909.12.2, 909.16.3,
910.4.6, 2006.3.4, 2104.2.3, 2108.2,
Table 2204.1, 2301.5,
2305.4, 2308.8.1.2.4, 2309.2.3,
2309.6.1.2.4, 2311.3.1, 2403.2.1,
2403.2.1.1, 2403.2.1.4, 2403.2.5,
2404.6.1.2.2, 2404.9.4, 2504.5,
2603.2.1, 2606.4, 2703.7.1, 2703.7.2,
2703.7.3, 2803.4, 2904.1,
3103.12.6.1, 3104.15.7, 3304.7,
3506.4, 5003.7.3, 5003.8.7.1,
5003.9.4, 5303.7.6, 5303.8, 5303.16.11,
5303.16.14, 5503.6, 5503.6.2,
5703.1, Table 5703.1.1, 5703.1.3,
5704.2.8.12, 5704.2.8.17, 5706.2.8, 5803.1.5,
5803.1.5.1, 5807.1.10, 5906.5.5, 5906.5.6,
6109.15.1
72-19 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 508.1.6, 604.2.4,
Table 901.6.1,
903.4.1, 904.3.5,
907.2, 907.2.6, 907.2.9.3,
907.2.11, 907.2.13.2,
907.3, 907.3.3, 907.3.4,
907.5.2.1.2, 907.5.2.2,
907.5.2.2.5, 907.6, 907.6.1,
907.6.2, 907.6.6, 907.7,
907.7.1, 907.7.2, 907.8,
907.8.2,
907.8.5,
1103.3.2
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