043 of 2020 - Amendments to Chapter 18.44 Fire Prevention and International Fire CodeO 20-15
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 43 of 2020
(Amendments to International Fire Code Appendix D as Adopted by Salt Lake City)
An ordinance amending subsections 18.44.010 and 18.44.020 of the Salt Lake City Code
to provide exceptions related to fire access road requirements in appropriate circumstances.
WHEREAS, the most recent version of the International Fire Code (“IFC”), excluding
appendices, has been incorporated into the State Fire Code through Utah Code Section 15A-5-
103; and
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 15A-1-403 provides that a political subdivision may
enact an ordinance in the political subdivision’s fire code that is more restrictive than the State
Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 15A-1-403 also states a political subdivision may adopt
appendices of the IFC; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City Corporation (the “City”) has previously adopted the
appendices of the IFC as part of the fire code ordinance, rules and regulations of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in promoting the health, safety, and welfare of its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed master plan policies related to growth, mixed use
development, affordable and accessible housing, economic development, and the enhancement
and improvement of public spaces; and
WHEREAS, aspects of the proximity specifications related to access roads currently
found in Appendix D of the most recent version of the International Fire Code prevent the City
from accomplishing the beneficial policies described above; and
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WHEREAS, adjusting the proximity specifications related to access roads set forth in
subsection D105.3 of International Fire Code Appendix D will facilitate the beneficial policies
described above while also encouraging construction practices that improve the safety and
welfare of Salt Lake City residents; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council finds that the provisions of this ordinance
facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. That section 18.44.010 of the Salt Lake City Code shall be, and hereby is,
amended to read as follows:
18.44.010: INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND STANDARDS ADOPTED:
The edition of the international fire code as adopted by section 15A-5-103, Utah Code
Annotated, or its successor section is adopted by Salt Lake City as the fire code ordinance, rules
and regulations of the city. Appendices A, B, C, E, F, G of the international fire code are
specifically adopted by Salt Lake City as part of the fire code of the city. Appendix D of the
international fire code, including the amendments to subsection D105.3 provided in Salt Lake
City Code Section 18.44.020, is also specifically adopted by Salt Lake City as part of the fire
code of the city. Hereafter, all references in this code to the fire code shall mean the edition
adopted by section 15A-5-103, Utah Code Annotated, or its successor section, together with its
appendices. One copy of the international fire code shall be filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the city recorder.
SECTION 2. That section 18.44.020 of the Salt Lake City Code shall be, and hereby is,
amended to read as follows:
18.44.020: AMENDMENTS:
Section 109.3 of the international fire code is amended to read as follows:
109.3. Violation Penalties. Upon conviction for such violations of this chapter, the person(s) or
entity(ies) shall be punishable as provided by title 1, chapter 1.12 of the city code. Each day that
a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 27.03.3.1 of the international fire code is amended to read as follows:
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27.03.3.1. Unauthorized Discharges. When hazardous materials are released in quantities
reportable under federal, state, or local regulations, the fire department shall be notified without
delay, and the following procedures are required in accordance with section 27.03.3.1.1 through
27.03.3.1.4.
Section 305.5 of the international fire code is amended to read as follows:
305.5. Hazardous Environmental Conditions. When the fire code official determines that
hazardous environmental conditions necessitate controlled use of any ignition sources, including
fireworks, lighters, matches and smoking materials, the ignition or use of such ignition sources in
mountainous, brush-covered or forest-covered areas or other designated areas is prohibited
except in approved designated areas.
Section 901.6.2 of the international fire code is amended to read as follows:
901.6.2. Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the referenced
standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years and shall be
provided to the Salt Lake City fire bureau through a third party inspection reporting system. Said
third party inspection reporting system may charge a fee to users in an amount not to exceed
$10.00 per inspection.
Section 1104.16.5.1 of the international fire code is amended to read as follows:
1104.16.5.1. Examination. Fire escape stairs and balconies shall be examined for structural
adequacy and safety in accordance with section 1104.16.5 by a registered design professional or
other acceptable to the fire code official every five years, or as required by the fire code official.
An inspection report shall be submitted to the fire code official via its established third party
inspection reporting system. Said third party inspection reporting system may charge a fee to
users in an amount not to exceed $10.00 per inspection.
Subsection D 105.3 - Proximity to building of Appendix D of the international fire code is
amended to read as follows:
D 105.3 Proximity to Building
1. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a
minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm) and a maximum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building,
and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building
on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire
code official.
2. Exceptions:
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A. The fire code official is authorized to adjust the dimensions above to a minimum
of ten (10) feet and a maximum of fifty (50) feet from the building if one or more
of the following conditions occur.
i. The structure is either Type I or Type II construction
ii. Stairwells and common corridors have a two-hour fire rating
iii. The structure has a compartmentalized design. This includes two-hour fire
walls that extend from the ground to the roof, automatic smoke doors, areas of
safe refuge, etc.
iv. Projects provide enhanced smoke detection in addition to fire sprinkler
systems. This includes smoke detection systems in all corridors and common
spaces that are connected to the fire alarm panel.
v. The aerial fire apparatus access roads are positioned parallel to one entire long
axis side of the building.
vi. Buildings with a total height ranging from thirty (30) feet to seventy-five (75)
feet will have enclosed stairways equipped with a pressurized-air system.
B. Any exception to this subsection D 105.3 may be accepted or denied by the fire code
official based on site specific conditions. Existing curb lines shall not be relocated in
a manner that reduces the park strip or sidewalk of the existing public rights of way to
comply with the proximity of building requirements.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 6th day of October 2020.
ATTEST:
Chris Wharton
Chris Wharton (Nov 9, 2020 18:36 MST)
CHAIRPERSON
Cindy Trishman (Nov 10, 2020 21:56 MST)
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on
Mayor’s Action:
11/10/2020
Approved.
.
Vetoed.
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Cindy Trishman (Nov 10, 2020 21:56 MST)
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY RECORDER
11/10/2020
Bill No. 43 of 2020.
Published: November 17, 2020
Ordinance - International Fire Code Appendix Amendments - Clean - Revised
Erin Mendenhall (Nov 10, 2020 17:33 MST)
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Date:
By: Jaysen Oldroyd (Oct 29, _2020 12:06 MDT)
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Ordinance 43 of 2020 (18.44 Fire Prevention
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