Section 13.50.025. Fire code.

The International Fire Code (I.F.C.), Chapters 1 - 47 and Appendices B - G, I, and J (2009 Edition), are adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings for the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from other conditions hazardous to life and property, with the following revisions:  
The I.F.C. is revised by deleting all the references to the "ICC Electrical Code or NFPA 70" and replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time";  
The I.F.C. is revised by deleting all the references to the "International Fuel Gas Code" and "International Plumbing Code" and replacing them with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of September 27, 2008 and as amended from time to time";  
		(1) Chapter 1 (Administration) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting Sections 103, 104.2, 104.3, 104.4, 104.5, 104.6, 104.10, 104.11, 104.11.1, 104.11.2, 106, 108, 109, and 111 and is revised by deleting the reference to the "International Property Maintenance. Code"; is revised by deleting the reference to the "International Residential Code" ;  
		(2) Chapter 1 of the I.F.C. is revised by deleting Section 105, and the related permit requirements of Sections 301.2, 308.2, 315.1, 601.2, 901.3, 1101.3, 1201.2, 1301.2, 1501.3, 1601.2, 1701.2, 1801.5, 1901.2, 2001.2, 2101.2, 2201.2, 2301.2, 2403.4, 2501.2, 2601.2, 2701.5, 2801.2, 2901.3, 3001.2, 3101.2, 3201.2, 3301.2, 3401.4, 3501.2, 3601.2, 3701.2, 3801.2, 3901.2, 4001.2, 4101.2, 4201.2, 4301.2, and 4401.2;  
		(3) Chapter 2, Section 202 (General Definitions) of the I.F.C., is revised by changing the definition of "Educational Group E, Day care" to read: "The use of a building or structure, or portion of the building or structure, for education, supervision, or personal care services for more than five children who are older than two and one-half years of age, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.";  
		(4) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the I.F.C., is revised by adding an exception under the definition for "Educational Group E, Day care" to read: "Exception: Family child care homes (Group R-3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the requirements of a Group E occupancy except for (1) smoke detectors and smoke alarms as described in Section 907.2.10; (2) carbon monoxide detectors and alarms as specified in the International Building Code Section 425; (3) means of egress requirements of Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by Section 1025, in napping or sleeping rooms; and (4) portable fire extinguisher requirements as described in Section 906.";  
		(5) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new paragraph between the first and second paragraphs of the definition for "Institutional Group I-1" in "Occupancy Classification" to read: "A facility in this occupancy classification that has occupants who need physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with the International Fire Code, Section 405.";  
		(6) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the I.F.C., the first sentence of the last paragraph of the definition for "Institutional Group I, Group I-1" is revised to read: "A facility such as one described above with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as Group R-3.";  
		(7) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the I.F.C., add a second paragraph to the definition for "Institutional Group I, Group I-2" to read: "A facility such as one described above, with five or fewer persons including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as Group R-3.";  
		(8) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the I.F.C., add a third paragraph to the definition for "Institutional Group I, Group I-2" to read: "A child care facility that provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than five children who are two and one-half years of age or less, including children related to the staff shall be classified as Group I-2.";  
		(9) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the I.F.C., the second sentence of the definition for "Group I-4, day care facilities" is revised to read: "A facility within this occupancy classification with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group R-3.";  
		(10) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new paragraph to the definition for "R-4" in "Residential Group R" of "Occupancy Classification" between the first and second paragraphs to read: "Facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with the International Fire Code, Section 405.11.";  
		(11) Chapter 3, Section 307.2 (Permit required) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Approval. The fire chief of a registered department having jurisdiction, may allow a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention, or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire. Application, as required by the chief of that registered fire department, must be presented by the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled before kindling such fire.";  
		(12) Chapter 3, Section 308.3 (Group A occupancies) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Open flame. The use of open flame in connection with a public meeting or gathering for the purposes of deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement, instruction, education, recreation, awaiting transportation, or similar purposes in assembly or educational occupancies must be done in consultation with the registered fire department having jurisdiction.";  
		(13) Chapter 3, Section 311.5 (Placards) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting this section;  
		(14) Chapter 4, Section 401.3 (Emergency Responders notification) of the I.F.C., the first sentence is revised to read: "In the event an unwanted fire occurs on a property, the owner or occupant shall immediately report the conditions to the registered fire department having jurisdiction.";  
		(15) Chapter 4, Section 404.2 (Where required) of the I.F.C., paragraph 1 is revised to read "Group A.";  
		(16) Chapter 4, Section 405 (Emergency evacuation drills) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 405.10 to read: "405.10 False alarms. False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purposes of Section 405. EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILLS.";  
		(17) Chapter 4, Section 405 (Emergency evacuation drills) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 405.11 to read: "405.11 Occupants Needing Physical Assistance (Group I-1 and R-4).":  
SECTION 405.11  
OCCUPANTS NEEDING PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE  
405.11.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all Groups I-1 and R-4 occupancies where the occupants need physical assistance from staff or others to respond to emergencies.  
405.11.2 Definitions. In this section,  
"evacuation capability" means the ability of occupants, residents, and staff as a group either to evacuate a building or to relocate from the point of occupancy to a point of safety;  
"point of safety" means a location that (a) is exterior to and away from a building; or (b) is within a building of any type construction protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system and that is either (1) within an exit enclosure meeting the requirements of I.B.C. Section 1020; or (2) within another portion of the building that is separated by smoke partitions meeting the requirements of I.B.C. Section 711, with not less than a one-half hour fire resistance rating, and the portion of the building has access to a means of escape or exit that conforms to the requirements of this code and does not require return to the area of the fire."  
405.11.3 Fire Drills And Evacuation Capability Determination. The initial determination of evacuation capability will be determined by a fire drill conducted by a fire code official or by an employee of the Department of Health and Social Services responsible for licensing the facility. Changes to the evacuation capability will be made by a fire code official, based on a record of fire drills conducted by the facility staff. The drills will be conducted six times a year on a bimonthly basis, with at least two drills conducted during the night when residents are sleeping. Records must indicate the time taken to reach a point of safety, date and time of the drill, location of simulated fire origin, escape paths used, and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills.  
405.11.4 Evacuation Capability and Fire Protection Requirements. Fire protection requirements of a facility under this section are as follows:  
405.11.4.1 Prompt Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of three minutes or less indicates prompt evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining prompt evacuation capability, the requirements of the code for Groups I-l or R-4 occupancies must be followed.  
405.11.4.2 Slow Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of more than three but less than 14 minutes indicates slow evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining slow evacuation capability, the facility must be protected by (a) an automatic smoke detection system, using addressable smoke detectors, designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and N.F.P.A. 72; and (b) an automatic sprinkler system, with quick-response or residential sprinklers, installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 N.F.P.A. 13R (Sprinkler Systems);  
405.11.4.3 Impractical Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of 14 minutes or more indicates impractical evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining impractical evacuation capability, the facility must be protected by (a) the protections for a facility with slow evacuation capability under Section 405.11.4.2; (b) one-half hour fire-resistive construction throughout the facility; and (c) direct egress from sleeping rooms for occupants needing evacuation assistance either (i) to the exterior at grade level, to an exterior porch or landing by a three foot six inch wide door; or (ii) if the sleeping rooms are separated from the rest of the building by smoke partitions installed in accordance with I.B.C. Section 711, by egress windows conforming to the provisions of Section 1026.  
		(18) Chapter 4, Section 407.1 (General) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "General. The provisions of Sections 407.2 through 407.7 shall be applicable, in the discretion of the chief of the registered fire department that has jurisdiction, where hazardous materials are located on the premises.";  
		(19) Chapter 4, Section 408.3 (Group E, I and Group R-2 college and university buildings) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 408.3.5 to read: "408.3.5 False alarms. False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purposes of this section.";  
		(20) Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1 (Buildings and facilities) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Buildings and facilities. The fire chief of the registered department having jurisdiction may require approved fire apparatus roadways for every facility, building, or portion of a building constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction on or after September 15, 2001. The fire apparatus access roadway must be required to comply with the requirements of this section as determined by the chief of that jurisdiction and be required to extend within 150 feet (45,720 mm) of all portions of the facility or building or any portion of the exterior wall of the first story of the facility or building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.";  
		(21) Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1 of the I.F.C., the lead-in line to the exception is revised to read: "Exception: The chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may increase or decrease the dimension of 150 feet (45,720 mm) where:";  
		(22) Chapter 5, Section 505.1 (Address identification) of the I.F.C., the first sentence is revised to read: "The chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require that all new and existing buildings be provided with approved address numbers, building numbers, or approved building identification visible from the street or road fronting the property, or on the street or road if the building is not visible from the street or road.";  
		(23) Chapter 5, Section 505.2 (Street or road signs) of the I.F.C., the first sentence is revised to read: "The chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require streets and roads to be identified with approved signs.";  
		(24) Chapter 5, Section 507.1 of the I.F.C., the first sentence is revised to read: "The chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require that an approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection be provided to premises upon which facilities, buildings, or portions of facilities or buildings are constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction on or after September 15, 2001";  
		(25) Chapter 6, Section 603.3.1 (Fuel oil storage in outside, above-ground tanks) of the I.F.C., the last sentence is revised to read: "The storage of fuel oil above ground in quantities exceeding 660 gallons (2,498 L) shall comply with NFPA 31 and have a minimum distance to nearest important building by not less than five feet.";  
		(26) Chapter 7, Section 703.2.3 (Door operation) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 703.2.3.1 to read: "703.2.3.1 Operation. Fire assemblies may not be obstructed or otherwise impaired from their proper operation at any time. When two or more self-closing fire assemblies within a building have been documented as having been obstructed or impaired during three or more consecutive inspections, the fire code official may order the installation of automatic-closing devices meeting the requirements of Section 715.4.8.2 of the I.B.C.";  
		(27) Chapter 9, Section 901.4 (Installation) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding an exception to read: "Exception: Buildings temporarily closed due to seasonal operations may have their fire systems deactivate under the following conditions:  
1. Building is unoccupied;  
2. Building is properly secured;  
3. All utilities are disconnected and drained;  
4. The fire systems are certified as operational before the building is reoccupied;  
5. A 24-hour a day fire watch as defined in Section 202 is provided during the interim between when utilities are reactivated and the fire systems are certified as operational;  
6. The fire code official is notified in writing of the closure; and  
7. A letter from the insurance carrier or, the owner if self-insured, indicating knowledge of the closure is provided to the fire code official";  
		(28) Chapter 9, Section 901.5 (Installation acceptance testing) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire standpipes systems, and other fire protection systems and appurtenances to those systems must meet the approval of the authority having jurisdiction as to installation and location, and are subject to the acceptance test required by the standard in Table 901.6.1 for the system or appurtenance. Fire hydrant systems, fire pump systems, and private fire service mains installed as a requirement by the fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction, are subject to the acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the chief. The chief must be notified before any required testing, and all results of the tests must be conveyed to the chief within 30 days.";  
		(29) Chapter 9, Section 901.6 (Inspection, testing and maintenance) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Superseding other code or standard requirements established by this section, fire protection systems and fire extinguishers must be inspected, tested, and serviced as follows:  
1. Annually. Exception: Standpipe systems must be inspected, tested, and serviced every five years;  
2. After any use or activation;  
3. Any time damage is found;  
4. After repair or alteration;  
5. When required by the fire code official;  
6. After a seasonal shutdown.  
Reports of inspections and tests must be maintained on the premises, and a copy of the test report must be forwarded to the fire code official by the person conducting the inspection or test within 30 days of the inspection or test being completed. The annual fire extinguisher testing may be performed by any person who has a valid permit in accordance with 13 AAC 50.030(h), including the building owner or the owner's agent.";  
		(30) Chapter 9, Section 901.7 (Systems out of Service) of the I.F.C., the first sentence is revised to read: "Where a required fire protection system is out of service for more than eight hours in a 24 hour period, an impairment plan must be submitted to the fire department and the fire code official immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service.";  
		(31) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.3 (Group E) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Group E. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with Group E occupancies. The use of a fire wall or barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area for purposes of this section.  
Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.  
An automatic sprinkler system must be provided for every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.  
Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than five persons between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system approved by the building official.";  
		(32) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Group R. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in Group R occupancies except as required in 903.2.8.1 through 903.2.8.2.";  
		(33) Chapter 9 of the I.F.C. is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.8.1 to read: "903.2.8.1 Group R-1. (Health Clinics with Transient Quarters) may utilize a 13D sprinkler system throughout the building; a fire barrier can be utilized to separate the building and utilize a 13R. In addition, a rental cabin with potable water with stays less than 30 days will be considered R-1 and will be required to follow this section.";  
		(34) Chapter 9 of the I.F.C. is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.8.2 to read: "903.2.8.2 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R-2 fire area that are more than two stories in height, including basements, or that have more than four dwelling units or 16 sleeping rooms.";  
		(35) Chapter 9, Section 903.1.1 of the I.F.C. is revised by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.2 to read: "903.3.1.1.2 Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine Rooms. When the provisions of this code require the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms must occur as described in N.F.P.A. 13, (Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms) and adopted by reference, and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as adopted by 8 AAC 77.005, as amended as of October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time" and the fire sprinkler head for the top of elevator shafts may have a globe valve installed so the single head can be turned off in an emergency. The globe valve must be marked and sealed or locked in the open position.  
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine room is:  
		(1) separated from the remainder of the building as described in I.B.C. Section 3006.4;  
		(2) smoke detection is provided in accordance with N.F.P.A.72, and adopted by reference;  
		(3) notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location; and  
		(4) fire extinguisher is provided in the elevator machine room.";  
		(36) Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.3 to read: "903.3.1.1.3 (Inspectors Test Valve). A test valve will be installed at the remote area in both dry and wet systems to equal the required flow of one sprinkler head. In locations that use floor control valves, the inspector test valve may be collocated where it can be installed to the exterior or to an interior drain.";  
		(37) Chapter 9, Section 903.3.6 (Hose threads) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting "the fire code official" and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084";  
		(38) Chapter 9, Section 903.6 (Existing buildings) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 903.6.3 to read: "903.6.3 Group E. An approved automatic fire extinguishing system must be installed in Group E occupancy in accordance with Section 903.2.3, as revised, whenever alterations, repairs, or additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E Occupancy.";  
		(39) Chapter 9, Section 904.8.1 of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 904.8.1.1 to read: "904.8.1.1 (N.F.P.A. 12 Section 1.3.4). These upgrades shall be completed within 18 months of November 16, 2012.";  
		(40) Chapter 9, Section 906.1 (Where required) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting the exception in number 1;  
		(41) Chapter 9, Section 907.1.2 (Fire alarm shop drawings) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding the following documents to those that must be submitted for plan review:  
14. System riser diagrams.;  
15. fire system designer stamp, signature, and date.;  
		(42) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.1 (Group A) of the I.F.C., is revised to replace the exception to read: "A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A-2 occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or more.";  
		(43) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.2 (Group B) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting the exception;  
		(44) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes within a day care use of a Group E occupancy must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with Section 907.2.11.2.", and by deleting exception 3;  
		(45) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.4 (Group F) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting the exception;  
		(46) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1 (Group I-1) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting exception 1;  
		(47) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.7 (Group M) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(48) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.8.1 (Manual Fire Alarm System) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(49) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9.1 (Manual Fire Alarm System) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(50) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1 (Manual Fire Alarm System) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(51) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11 (Single- and multi-station smoke alarms) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "When a plan review is required for an existing Group R occupancy, smoke alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.11.";  
		(52) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1 (Manual fire alarm systems) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting exception 3;  
		(53) Chapter 9, Section 909.18 (Acceptance testing) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new sentence to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the installation.";  
		(54) Chapter 9, Section 910.1 (General) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(55) Chapter 10, Section 1001.1 (General) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding the following words to the last sentence of the exception: "as governed by the provisions of AS 18.70.080.";  
		(56) Chapter 10, Section 1009.1 (Stairway width) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding the following exception:  
Exceptions: "5. Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of Section 1009.";  
		(57) Chapter 10, Section 1009.6.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding ", snow, or ice" after "water";  
		(58) Chapter 10, Section 1010.7.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding ", snow, or ice" after "water";  
		(59) Chapter 10, Section 1021.2 (Single Exits) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies, except Group R-3, used exclusively for the service of the building may have access to only one exit. Any other use of the basement or first level below the first story must have at least two exits arranged in accordance with Section 1015.2. For purposes of this exception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices, and similar uses may not be considered as providing service to the building.";  
		(60) Chapter 10, Section 1029.1 (General) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting exceptions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7;  
		(61) Chapter 11, Section 1102.1 (Definitions) of the  I.F.C., the first sentence of the definition for "Airport" is revised to delete the words "with an overall length greater than 39 feet (11,887 mm) and an overall exterior fuselage width greater than 6.6 feet (2,012 mm)";  
		(62) Chapter 11, Section 1103.5 (Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids) of the I.F.C., the last sentence is revised to read: "Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations shall be in accordance with Chapter 22 of the I.F.C. and  N.F.P.A. 407 (2007 Edition), and adopted by reference.";  
		(63) Chapter 11, Section 1105 (Portable fire extinguishers) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting Section 1105.8;  
		(64) Chapter 11, Section 1106.1 (Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations shall be in accordance with Chapter 22 of the I.F.C. and N.F.P.A. 407 (2007 Edition), and adopted by reference.";  
		(65) Chapter 11, Section 1106.3 (Construction of aircraft-fueling vehicles and accessories) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new exception to read:  
"Exception: A vehicle or trailer tank with a capacity of 250 gallons or less may be used for non-commercial refueling of private non-commercial aircraft if the following requirements are met:  
1. The tank is placarded with no smoking signs, the type of fuel contained in the tank, and the tank capacity;  
2. The tank and all appurtenances used in the fueling operation are listed and approved for the specific purpose;  
3. Electrical bonding is provided as required under Section 1106.3.7.";  
		(66) Chapter 22, Section 2206.2.3 (Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding an item 5 to read:  
"5. Approved above-ground atmospheric tanks may be used without a special enclosure or fire rating if the following criteria are met:  
A. Tanks must be located as required for "Other Tanks" by Table 2206.2.3;  
B. Tanks must be enclosed by a six-foot high industrial type chain link fence with a minimum of two access gates located at opposite side of the enclosure. Each gate must be at least 36 inches wide. There must be a minimum working distance of five feet between the tank and the fence.";  
		(67) Chapter 22, Section 2206.7.7.1 (Leak detection) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding an exception to read: "Exception: A leak detection device is not required if the underground piping is extra-heavy wall steel with all welded joints, dielectric coating, and cathodic protection.";  
		(68) Chapter 22, Section 2211.2.3 (Drainage and disposal of liquids and oil-soaked waste) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a sentence to the first paragraph to read: "Where oil separators or traps are provided, neither the oil nor water phase may drain to septic systems, dry wells, or other means of underground discharge.";  
		(69) Chapter 24, Section 2403.2 (Approval required) of the I.F.C., the first sentence is revised to delete "a permit and";  
		(70) Chapter 24, of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting Section 2403.4 (Permits);  
		(71) Chapter 24, Section 2403.7 (Inspections) of the  I.F.C., is revised by deleting "permit" and "permittee";  
		(72) Chapter 27, Section 2701.6 (Facility Closure) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Documentation. The fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require the documentation of the closure plans for the termination of the storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials at least 30 days before the termination. The fire chief is authorized to require that the documentation include an approved facility closure plan in accordance with Section 2701.6.3. The fire chief may require the submission of the Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement indicated in Sections 2701.5.1 and 2701.5.2.";  
		(73) Chapter 33, Section 3301.1 (Scope) of the I.F.C., is revised to insert "and AS 18.72" after "The provisions of this chapter";  
		(74) Chapter 33, Section 3301.1.3 (Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited) of the I.F.C., is revised, with the exceptions remaining, to read: "The storage, use, and handling of fireworks is prohibited except as allowed in this section and AS 18.72";  
		(75) Chapter 33, Section 3301.1 (Scope) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 3301.1.6 to read: "3301.1.6 Transportation. Explosive materials must be transported in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Parts 100 - 185, revised as of October 1, 2002. No person may sell fireworks, possess, or transport fireworks for sale, conduct a fireworks display described in paragraph 2.4.2 of this section, or possess, transport or test dangerous fireworks for such a display, unless the person holds a valid permit or license under this section, and the activity is conducted in accordance with AS 18.72  and this chapter.";  
		(76) Chapter 33, Section 3301.7 (Seizure) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding the words "or AS 18.72.";  
		(77) Chapter 33 of the I.F.C. is revised by deleting Section 3301.2 (Permit required), Section 3301.2.4 (Financial responsibility), and Section 3301.2.4.2 (Fireworks display);  
		(78) Chapter 33, Section 3301.2.2 (Sale and retail display) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting the words "explosives, explosive materials or fireworks" and inserting in their place "explosives and explosive materials";  
		(79) Chapter 33, Section 3308 of the I.F.C., is revised by re-titling the section to read: "FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES AND DISPLAYS";  
		(80) Chapter 33, Section 3308.1 (General) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Retail sales of salable fireworks must comply with Section 3308.11.";  
		(81) Chapter 33, Section 3308.2 (Permit application) of the I.F.C., is revised to read: "Permit application. (a) The following licenses or permits are required to conduct activity described in Section 105.6 of the I.F.C.:  
		(1) wholesaler's license, as described in AS 18.72,  to sell, or possess for sale, 1.4G or 1.3G fireworks at wholesale;  
		(2) a retailer's permit, as described in AS 18.72,  for each location where the applicant intends to sell, or possess for sale, 1.4G fireworks at retail;  
		(3) a pyrotechnic operator's permit to conduct a fireworks display or non-routine testing of 1.3G fireworks, or to possess fireworks for display or non-routine testing of 1.3G fireworks;  
		(4) a fireworks event permit for each event involving public or private display of any amount of 1.3G fireworks or 250 gross pounds (113.4 kg) of salable fireworks; or  
		(5) an annual permit for routine testing of 1.3G fireworks.  
	(b) A license or permit under (a)(1) - (4) of this paragraph must be obtained from the state fire marshal's office. A permit under (a)(5) of this paragraph may be obtained from the division of fire and life safety or, on a form approved by the state fire marshal, from the chief of the fire department in the jurisdiction where the testing will occur.  
	(c) An application for a license or permit under (a)(1) - (4) of this paragraph must be received by the division of fire and life safety 14 days before the activity is scheduled to occur. A permit under (a)(5) of this paragraph must be issued before the routine testing occurs.  
	(d) Applications for a license or permit must include  
		(1) for a license or permit under (a)(1) or (2) of this paragraph, proof of insurance as required and in the amount set out in AS 18.72.020; or  
		(2) for a permit under (a)(3) - (5) of this paragraph, a certified copy of a policy of public liability and products liability insurance, including both accident and occurrence insurance, for not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury and death, and not less than $500,000 for property damage.  
	(e) An application for a retailer's permit under (a)(2) of this paragraph or for a fireworks event under (a)(4) of this paragraph must include a plan and drawings, satisfactory to the state fire marshal, showing and describing the sales location or display site.  
	(f) An application for a pyrotechnic operator's permit under (a)(3) of this paragraph must include proof satisfactory to the state fire marshal that the applicant  
		(1) has passed a written examination administered by the state fire marshal; and  
		(2) has participated as an assistant to a licensed pyrotechnic operator in six licensed displays in this state or holds a valid pyrotechnic operator's permit or license from another state.  
	(g) An applicant for a fireworks event permit under (a)(4) of this paragraph or for testing under (a)(5) of this paragraph must hold a valid pyrotechnic operator's permit under (a)(3) of this paragraph.";  
		(82) Chapter 33, Section 3308.2 (Permit application) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 3308.2.3 to read: "3308.2.3 Revocation and suspension. A permit for the retail sale of salable fireworks is void if the intended place of sale or use of the permit is within a jurisdiction that, by ordinance, has prohibited the sale or use of fireworks or if the permit holder sends, transports, or delivers fireworks to a jurisdiction that by ordinance has prohibited the sale or use of fireworks.  
The state fire marshal may revoke a permit or license if (1) the permittee or licensee fails to comply with a notice of violation and order to correct by the date set in the order; (2) the permittee or licensee is cited more than one time for the same violation of AS 18.72  or the fire code regulations in this chapter in the same calendar year; or (3) the permittee or licensee conducts business in a way that presents an immediate threat to life or property.  
If a permit or license is revoked, the permittee or licensee may file a written appeal to the state fire marshal, who will review the revocation and issue a written decision within 10 days after the appeal. The appeal must be postmarked within seven days following the date of receipt of the revocation. Once a permit or license is revoked, the permittee or licensee may not apply for or be granted a new permit or license for the sale, use, or display of fireworks for one year from the date of revocation.";  
		(83) Chapter 33, Section 3308.6 (Installation of mortars) of the I.F.C., is revised adding a new Section 3308.6.1 to read: "3308.6.1 Mortar construction. Mortars must be constructed of paper, high density plastic pipe, or metal other than cast iron.";  
		(84) Chapter 33, Section 3308.11 (Retail display and sale) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new section to read: "Retail sale of salable fireworks. Retail sales of salable fireworks as described in AS 18.72  must be conducted in accordance with this section.  
3308.11.1 Dedicated structure or stand. Salable fireworks may be sold only from a dedicated structure or stand that has exits meeting the requirements of Chapter 10 of the I.B.C.  
Exception: Structures meeting the criteria of a Group H-1 occupancy as established by the I.B.C. are exempt from the requirements of Section 3308.11.1.  
3308.11.2 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers that meet the criteria of Section 906.2 must be provided.  
3308.11.3 Placard. A placard setting out the language of AS 41.15.070, 41.15.140, and 41.15.160 must be prominently displayed.  
3308.11.4 Sales. The sale of salable fireworks may not take place within 250 feet of a place of residence or public assembly.  
3308.11.5 Class B dangerous fireworks. Class B dangerous fireworks may not be stored or offered for sale at a retail sales location.  
3308.11.6 Use or discharge. Fireworks of any class may not be used or discharged within 250 feet (76.2 m) of a retail sales location.  
3308.11.7 Right-of-way. Retail sales locations may not be located on a highway or utility right-of-way.  
3308.11.8 Display of permit or license. The retail sales permit or license must be conspicuously displayed at the sales location.  
3308.11.9 Age of employee. A person under the age of 18 years may not be employed where fireworks are sold or stored.  
3308.11.10 Age of purchaser. Fireworks may not be sold to a person under the age of 18 years.  
3308.11.11 Prohibition. Fireworks may not be sold to a person who is or appears to be intoxicated or otherwise chemically impaired.  
3308.11.12 Storage. Salable fireworks, class 1.4G (Class C common fireworks) must be stored as follows:  
1. Storage at retail sites must be in a type 4 or higher rated magazine;  
2. Except as provided in paragraph 3 of Section 3308.11.12, storage must be a minimum of 40 feet from property lines or any inhabited building. The dedicated structure or stand used for selling fireworks is excluded;  
3. Storage must be a minimum of 250 feet from a place of residence or public assembly building;  
4. Storage may not be located on a highway or utility right of way;  
5. Storage at any site except approved retail locations must be in accordance with the requirements for low explosives in Section 3304.3.2.  
3308.11.13 Permitted sales location. All 1.4G fireworks must be sold from the location specified in the permit application.  
3308.11.14 Suspension of sales and use. The sale or use of fireworks may be suspended by the state fire marshal in any area where the Department of Natural Resources has declared the wild fire danger to be extreme.";  
		(85) Chapter 34, Section 3404.3.5.1 (Basement storage) of the I.F.C., is revised by deleting this section;  
		(86) Chapter 34, Section 3406.3 (Well drilling and operating) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a second sentence to read: "This section does not apply to offshore oil platforms.";  
		(87) Chapter 35, Section 3501 (General) of the I.F.C., is revised by adding a new Section 3501.3 to read: "3501.3 Plan review. Where a single container is over 500-gallon (1,892.7 L) water capacity or the aggregate capacity of containers is over 500-gallon (1,892.7 L) water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for review before installation in accordance with 13 AAC 50.027.";  
		(88) Chapter 47 (Referenced Standards) of the I.F.C., is revised by changing the referenced standards from the publication date listed to the following edition, and the standards are adopted by reference:  
N.F.P.A. 10-2010 Portable Fire Extinguishers; 
N.F.P.A. 13-2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems;  
N.F.P.A. 13D-2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes;  
N.F.P.A. 13R-2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height;  
N.F.P.A. 14-2010 Standpipe and Hose Systems;  
N.F.P.A. 20-2010 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection;  
N.F.P.A. 72-2010 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code;  
N.F.P.A. 750-2010 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems.  
		(89) Appendix of the I.F.C. is revised by adding APPENDIX K as follows:  
"APPENDIX K FIRE STATUS REPORTING"  
K101 (Scope). All fire service companies providing services in the State of Alaska shall provide a legible copy of all fire system service reports to the closest state division of fire and life safety office as adopted and amended to the 2009 International Fire Code as listed in this appendix.  
Exception: Industrial occupancies with a fire system preventive maintenance program approved by the division of fire and life safety. This appendix contains contact information.  
K102 (Status 1). Systems out of service or major deficiencies. The fire service company shall immediately contact the closest state division of fire and life safety office, if the system cannot be returned to service. On a weekend or after hours, contact the closest state division of fire and life safety office on the first business day. Written notification shall be faxed to the closest state division of fire and safety office within 24 hours. Notification may be made by electronic mail to the division.  
K102.1 Corrective Action time. Status 1 reports shall be repaired immediately.  
K102.1.1 For example  
K102.1.1.1 Fire Sprinkler or Water Based Systems:  
1. non-working flow or pressure switches;  
2. damage to fire department connections;  
3. no water to system;  
4. frozen or otherwise damaged system.  
K102.1.1.2 Fire Pumps:  
1. non-working fire pumps;  
2. fire pump controls not working or malfunctioning.  
K102.1.1.3 Fire Alarm Systems (detection and alarm):  
1. non-working fire alarm panel;  
2. malfunctioning fire alarm panel;  
3. audio and visual devices not working entire loop;  
4. detection not working entire detection loop;  
5. loss of programming.  
K102.1.1.4 Kitchen Hood Fire Systems:  
1. system cylinder is not charged or leaking;  
2. appliance not properly covered due to rearrangement of appliances;  
3. plugged discharge nozzles;  
4. automatic detection not functional;  
5. gas or electric not shutting down.  
K102.1.1.5 Clean Agent or Special Hazard Systems:  
1. system cylinder is not charged or leaking;  
2. releasing panel not functional.  
K103 (Status 2). Systems that have critical deficiency reports shall be provided to the closest state division of fire and life safety office within 14 days.  
K103.1 Corrective Action Time: Status 2 systems shall be repaired within 14 days.  
K103.1.1 For example,  
K103.1.1.1 Fire Sprinkler or Water Based System:  
1. five or more painted sprinkler heads in a concentrated area or more than 10 in a facility;  
2. change of use that will affect the performance of the sprinkler system;  
3. low water pressure;  
4. any other major problem that will affect the performance;  
5. no monitoring on required systems.  
K103.1.1.2 Fire Pumps:  
1. low fuel;  
2. pump packing leaking beyond specifications;  
3. fire pump room below 40 degrees;  
4. fire pump not meeting its rated discharge pressure or GPM flow over a 10 percent difference;  
5. any other major problem that will affect the performance.  
K103.1.1.3 Fire Alarm Systems (detection and alarm):  
1. batteries overdue for replacement;  
2. no monitoring on required system;  
3. audio and visual devices not working, up to three devices, over three devices status 1;  
4. detection not working, up to three devices, over three devices status 1;  
5. any other major problem that will affect the performance.  
K103.1.1.4 Kitchen Hood Fire Systems:  
1. hood and ducts with heavy grease buildup;  
2. any other major problems that will affect the performance.  
K104 (Status 3). Minor deficiency reports shall be provided to the closest state division of fire and safety office within 30 days. These deficiencies will not affect the performance of the system.  
K104.1 Corrective Action Time: Status 3 systems shall be repaired within 30 days.  
K105 (Status 4). System with no deficiencies shall be reported to the closest state division of fire and life safety office within 30 days.  
K105.1 System service reports shall have the following information on them:  
1. inspection company name shall be printed on all reports with address and phone number;  
2. inspector's first and last name shall be printed with State of Alaska fire systems permit number;  
3. inspector's telephone number: office and cell telephone numbers if available;  
4. deficiencies shall be typed or written and shall be printed text. No cursive or longhand handwriting is acceptable. Reports shall be written with a minimum line spacing of a 3/8 inch per line;  
5. all reports shall have building name, occupancy inspected, and address clearly identified on the first page, and all subsequent pages shall have the building name and date of inspection on the top of the page;  
6. all reports shall have the building contact person's name with telephone number on the front page;  
7. only white and yellow copies will be accepted by the state division of fire and life safety for reports submitted;  
8. deficiency write ups must include the code citation that is in violation and a description of the problem.  
Items having minor deficiencies shall be mailed within 30 days to:  
State Division of Fire and Life Safety offices  
5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage AK 99507; Phone [phone], Fax [phone]  
1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709; Phone [phone], Fax [phone]  
2760 Sherwood Lane, Ste.2-B, Juneau, AK 99801; Phone [phone] Fax [phone]  
Systems out of service and those with major deficiencies shall have a report faxed to the closest state division of fire and life safety offices and mailed immediately within one day to the address listed in this appendix.  

Authorities

18.70.080;44.62.125

Notes

Reference

13 AAC 50.020
13 AAC 50.030
13 AAC 55.150
4 AAC 31.014
7 AAC 10.1010
7 AAC 41.220
7 AAC 57.030

Authority

AS 18.70.080 Editor's note: (1) Explosive storage and handling, as they relate to employee health and safety, are regulated by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, division of labor standards and safety, Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards, Explosives Code (8 AAC 61.010). (2) Copies of the N.F.P.A. Standards may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 or at www.nfpa.org. (3) Copies of the International Fire Code may be obtained from the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478; telephone: [phone]; or at www.iccsafe.org. As of Register 151 (October 1999), the regulations attorney made technical revisions under AS 44.62.125(b)(6) to reflect the name change of the Department of Labor to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development made by Ch. 58, SLA 1999 and the corresponding title change of the commissioner of labor.

History

Eff. 1/14/81, Register 77; am 8/2/86, Register 99; am 10/28/90, Register 116; am 6/10/93, Register 126; am 8/31/96, Register 139; am 3/27/99, Register 149; am 9/15/2001, Register 159; am 8/27/2004, Register 171; am 9/12/2007, Register 183; am 11/16/2012, Register 204

References

8.61.010