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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 9281r ,_. ~.~:1 ~~ :~ l ~~ n ~~~ ,, ,y ORD I NANC E NO . ~-~iff ~.I' ~i31._ AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 15, "FIRE CODE," OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS ( 1964) , P,S AMENDED, ' AND ADOPTING IN ITS PLACE THE 19$2 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FT RE CODE STANDARDS, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AS THE FIRE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET :FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. ;e (a) 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE ADOPTED. The Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby revised and amended to conform to the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code of the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chief's Association, as amended hereby, and the same as amended hereby is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth from the effective date hereof. (b) APPENDIC ES SPECIFICALLY ADOPTED. The following Appendices to the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended hereby, are hereby specifically adopted as part of the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth: Appendices I-B, II-A, II-B, II-C, IV-A, V-A, VI-A, VI-C and Appendices III-A, III-C and VII-A are hereby created and adopted. (C) 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS ADOPTED. The 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards of the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chief's Association, as amended hereby, is hereby adopted as a part of the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth. Three copies of the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, in- cluding the Appendices thereto, marked Exhibit "A", and three copies ~_ ~, ~~~ i -.~. =f 1 ~~ l _ ; ~i ] of the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards, marked Exhibit "B", are incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspec- tion. SECTION 2. The 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, including the Appendices thereto (Exhibit "A") and the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards (Exhibit "B") are hereby amended and certain portions are added thereto as shown in Exhibit "C" attached hereto. Three copies of Exhibit "C" are specifically incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection. SECTION 3. Building Code Standard numbers 38-1, 38-2 and 38-3 and Appendix Chapters 1 and 2 of the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted and amended in Ordinance No.~~, "Building Code of the City of Fort north," are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of the Fire Code of the City of Fort north for all purposes relating to fire safety, including enforcement of ail provisions as set out in this Fire Code. These sections shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordi- nances and of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1964), as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed. Chapter 15 of the Code, as amended, is express- ly superseded by the terms of this ordinance. SECTION 5. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of -2_ ~. I' ,, ~ ~ ]'. l Y` ~ 1. this ordinance are severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitu- tional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 6. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, en- large, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Code with respect to fire safety shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 7. All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Chapter 15 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting construction and fire safety, which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordi- nances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be pro- secuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION $. This ordinance constitutes a digest and revision of the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth, as provided in Section 2, -3- }. ~ ~. ~ t. l L f 7. ~' Chapter XXV, and Section 9, Chapter XXVII, of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth. The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance, as so published, :shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof, as provided in Chapter XXV, Section 3, of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. SECTION 9. The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth is hereby directed to engross and enroll this ordinance by copying the caption, penalty clause and effective date in the minutes of the City Council and by filing the ordinance in the ordinance records of the City. SECTION 10. The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby directed to publish the caption, penalty clause and effective date of this ordinance for two (2) days in the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Art. 1176b-1, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas. SECTION 11. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, and it is so ordained. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ~j1~ ,~,~..+-.~a-~. City Attorney Date: ~~`-~'~ - g`f ADOPTED :_ r ~ ` - ~~ EFFECTIVE: -4- ~ P EXHIBIT "C" I. THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE (EXHIBIT "A") IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 2.102 Sec. 2.102. The chief, with the approval of the administrator, is authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the prevention and control of fires and fire hazards as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the intent of this code. Three certi- fied copies of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the City Secretary and shall be in effect thirty days following the last public notice, and additional copies of Exhibit C shall be kept in the office of the fire department for distribution to the public. SECTION 2.104 Sec. 2.104.(a) Designation and term of chief of the bureau of fire prevention. One officer of the fire department shall be desig- nated as the deputy chief of fire prevention, who shall be chief of the bureau of fire prevention. He shall hold office in accordance with the provisions of the Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Act. This officer may also be known as fire marshal. (b) Unchanged. SECTION 2.105 Sec. 2.105. Authority of fire personnel to enforce codes re- lating to fire safety. The chief and members of the fire department shall have all powers to enforce the provisions of this code as are consistent with the laws of the State of Texas. Such personnel shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce provisions of the Fort Worth Building Code which relate to fire safety. SECTION 2.201 Sec. 2.201.(a) The Fire Department shall inspect, as often as may be necessary, all buildings and premises, including such other hazards or appliances as the chief may designate for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose or provisions of this code and of any other law or standard affecting fire safety. (b) All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in rela- tion to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare, by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster damage or abandonment as speci- fied in this code or any other effective ordinance, are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the i 'i1 .~, t .i.`. .G ~. t4 ;a ,i. T j 1,~ i i. procedure specified in the code and ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, and other applicable laws of the State of Texas. SECTION 2.202 Sec. 2.202.(a) Iaivestigations. The fire Department shall inves- tigate promptly the cause, origin and circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the jurisdiction involving loss of life or injury to person or destruction or damage to property and, if it appears to the bureau that such fire is of suspicious origin, it shall take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the fire and shall pursue the investigation to its conclu- sion. (b) Unchanged. SECTION 2.204 Sec. 2.204.(a) Unchanged. (b) Unchanged. (c) The chief or fire marshal may order the operation or use stopped, or the evacuation, of any premises, building or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is a fire hazard. (d) Unchanged. SECTION 2.205 Sec. 2.205.(a) Service of orders and notices; responsibility for violations. Any order or notice authorized or required by this code shall be given or served upon the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation either by verbal .notification, personal service, or by delivering the same to and leaving it with some person of suitable age and discretion upon the premises; or, if no such person is found on the premises, by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the door to the entrance of said premises and by mailing a copy thereof to such per- son by registered or certified mail. (b) The owner, occupant or person in charge of any building or premises where any violation of this code or other ordinances of the City of Fort Worth relating to fire safety is found shall be prima facie responsible for such violation. SECTION 2.302 Sec. 2.302. The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals shall act on fire code rel ted matters commensurate with the provision of Ordinance Number G~~~of the City of Fort Worth. SECTION 2.303 Sec. 2.203.(a) Unchanged. (b) Recognized standards. Whenever this code is inapplicable for any reason to any situation involving the protection of persons and property from the hazards of fire and explosion, the materials, -2- F a d t I 1''i 1 '~' a. methods of construction, installations, practices or operations necessary to provide such protection shall, to a reasonable degree, be in accordance with nationally recognized and accepted standards, principles and tests and generally recognized and well-established methods of fire prevention and control. The following standards are intended for use as a guide in the design, fabrication, testing and use of equipment regulated by this code z AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018 ANSI STANDARDS ANSI B31 American National Standard Code for Pressure Piping AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 2101 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 API .STANDARDS 12-B Specification for Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 12th Edition, January, 1977 ~ 620 Recommended Rules for Design and Construction of Large Welded, Low Pressure Storage Tanks, June, 1978 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage, 6th Edition, 1979 12-D Specification for Field Large Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 8th Edition, January, 1977 12-F Specification for shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Produc- tion Liquids, 7th Edition, January, 1977 2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks, 2nd Edition, December, 1973 1615 Installation of Underground Petroleum Storage Systems, 1979 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 ASTM STANDARDS ASTM D3425-78 Plastic Containers for Petroleum Products ASTM D5-78 Penetration of Bituminous Materials ASTM A395-74 Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 345 East 47th Street, New York, New York 10017 ASME STANDARDS ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code FIRED PRESSURE VESSELS Section I--Power Boilers, 1980 Section VIII, Division 1 or 2--Pressure Vessels, 1980 UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS Section VIII, Division 1 or 2--1974 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS, Bureau of Explosives 1920 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 AAR CIRCULARS 17-D Tank Car Loading Racks, October 30, 1978 17-E Tank Car Loading Racks, October 30, 1978 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 UL STANDARDS UL 25 Meters for Flammable and Combustible Liquids and LP Gas, June 25, 1979 -3- ` I F i. i. n `' ~ i ``' 1,~ A. ~ f + UL 30 Metal Safety Cans, March 15, 1977 UL 58 Standard for. Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, October 29, 1976 UL 79 Power Operated Pumps for Petroleum Products Dispensing Systems, June 25, 1975 UL 80 Standard for Steel Inside Tanks for Oil-burner Fuel, July 14, 1980 UL 87 Power Operated Dispensing Devices for Petroleum Products, November 3, 1980 UL 142 Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, December, 1972 UL 330 Gasoline Hose, August 21, 1978 UL 525 Flame Arresters for Use of Vents of Storage Tanks for Petroleum Oil and Gasoline, August 25, 1980 UL 842 Valves for Flammable Liquids, 1980 UL 21 LP Gas Hose UL 51 Power Operated Pumps for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP Gas UL 125 Valves for Anhydrous Ammonis and LP Gas UL 132 Safety Relief Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP Gas UL 144 Pressure Regulating Valves for LP Gas UL S65 Liquid-Level Gauges and Indicators for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP Gas UL 567 Pipe Connectors for Flammable and Combustible Liquid and LP gas UL 569 Pigtails and Flexible Hose Connections for LP Gas UL 644 Container Assemblies for LP Gas UL 674 Electric Motors and Generators UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGULATIONS Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter 1 (Department of Transportation Regulations) SECTION 3.101 Sec. 3.101. Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not less than five dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for each offense. Each day that a violation or circumstance not in compliance with the provision of this code is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 4.101 Sec. 4.101. (1) through (18.E.) Unchanged. (18.F.) To change the. type of contents stored in any flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material other than that for which the tank was designed and constructed. (19) through (37) Unchanged. (38) Places of assembly. To operate a place of assembly as de- fined in Article 9. EXCEPTION: Churches and places of worship used solely for worship. (39) through (43) Unchanged. (44) Tire recapping and outdoor tire storage. To operate tire capping or rebuilding plants or store more than 50 tires. (45) and (46) Unchanged. -4- i ~ ~~ ~ * d, ~. .~ / ~ 4r. 'r , ` (47) Fire Alarm System. To have within or to install a fire alarm system in any occupancy except single or two-family dwell- ings. Such permit must be obtained by the installer. Such systems shall be considered fire protection equipment for purposes of this code. (48) Fire Sprinkler System. To have within or to install a fire sprinkler system in any occupancy except single or two-family dwell- ings. Such permit must be obtained by the installer. Such systems shall be considered fire protection equipment for purposes of this code. (49) Fire Protection Equipment Contractor. To install, main- tain, service or modify any type of fire protection equipment for use in other than single or two-family dwellings, including but not limited to fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers and standpipe systems, provided, however, that no City certification shall be required for fire sprinkler contractors. EXCEPTION: Single station smoke detectors and munici- pal water supplies. (50) Standpipe System. To have within or to install a standpipe system in any occupancy. Such permit must be obtained by the in- staller. Such systems shall require certification testing bi- annually, and shall be considered fire protection equipment for the purposes of this Code. (51) Special Hazard. To continue any special hazard as deter- mined by the chief. SECTION 4.102 Sec. 4.102. (a) Unchanged. (b) A permit issued under this code (except a permit to install fire protection equipment) shall continue until revoked or for not more than one year following the date of issuance, except that those permits that specify a designated time period for expiration shall expire as designated on the permit. A permit shall not be transfer- able and any change in use, occupancy, operation or ownership shall require a new permit. (c) Unchanged. (d) A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for permits required by Sec. 4.101 or permit renewal except as follows: 1. Fire Alarm System - no charge 2. Fire Sprinkler System - no charge 3. Standpipe System - no charge 4. Fire Protection Equipment Contractor - no charge (e) The chief is authorized to withhold the issuance of a per- mit to install fire protection equipment to any authorized installer until such time as the installation for which a permit has been issued previously has been completed or at least prosecuted in an efficient manner, or if such installer has consistently failed, after notice, to correct defective conditions resulting from impro- per installations for which permits have previously been granted. SECTION 4.105 Sec. 4.105. Permits shall at al on the premises designated therein inspection by an officer of the fir authorized persons. 1 times be conspicuously posted and at all times be subject to e or police department or other -5- a ~• ~. ~.~ ~ , „~ .~ ; ;` ~ c y SECTION 9.105 Sec. 9.105. The definition of the term corrosive liquids is amended to read as follows: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS are those liquids which, when in contact with living tissue, will cause destruction or irreversible alterations of such tissue by chemical action. Examples include acid, alkaline, or caustic materials. SECTION 9.106 Sec. 9.106. The following definition is added to those appear- ing in Sec. 9.106: DESIGNATED HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE AREA (High-Piled Combustible Stock) is that area within a building which is designed, intended, proposed or actually used for such storage. SECTION 9.108 Sec. 9.108. The following definition is added to those appear- ing in Sec. 9.108: FIRE MARSHAL is the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. SECTION. 9.110 Sec. 9.110. The definition of the term HIGH-PILED STORAGE shall be instead entitled "High-Piled Combustible Storage," without other- wise altering the definition of that term. The following definition shall be added to those appearing in Sec. 9.110: HIGH-RACK STORAGE SYSTEMS are those systems that have storage over 40 feet in height, the placement of rack is such that aisles are not provided as required by Sec. 81.108, stock handling is auto- mated and the rack storage area has no occupant load. SECTION 9.121 Sec. 9.121. The following definition is added to those appear- ing in Sec. 9.121: SKID TANK is a portable or semiportable container with steel runners or skids. SECTION 9.124 Sec. 9.124. The following definition is added to those appearing in Sec. 9.124: VAPORIZER is a device for vaporizing liquids. SECTION 10.207 Sec. 10.207(a) Required Construction. Every building hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of access roadways with an approved all weather driving surface of not less than twenty (20) feet of unobstructed width except in -6- a ~ ~ ,. Unified Residential Districts as defined by the City of Fort Worth Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance where twenty (20) feet of all weather driving surface and twenty-six (26) feet of unobstructed width is required. Such roadways shall have a minimum turning radius of twenty (20) feet measured to the inside edge of the designated fire lane, be capable of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus, and have a minimum clear vertical height of fourteen (14) feet. Dead end Fire Department access roads in excess of one hundred (100) feet in length shall be provided with a turn around for Fire Department apparatus which may consist of a one-hundred (100) foot diameter circle or other approved means. Grades in excess of 20 percent will not be approved. EXCEPTION: When there is a special grouping of not more than two Group R Division 3 or M occupancies as defined in the Building Code, the requirements of this section may be modified when, in the opinion of the Chief, firefighting or rescue operations would not be impaired. (b) Obstructing. The required width of access roadways shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Unless otherwise approved by the Chief, the owner, manager, or per- son in charge of any building to which fire access roadways have been approved by the Chief or his authorized representative shall post and maintain curb markings consisting of painted lines of red traffic paint four inches in width onto which the words "No Parking - Fire Lane" are stenciled with white paint in an approved manner at twenty-five (25) foot intervals and/or approved traffic signs which are posted and maintained in conspicuous places along such fire access roadways. Such sign must be twelve {12) inches wide and eighteen (18) inches high stating "No Parking - Fire Lane" with a companion sign twelve (12) inches wide and six (6) inches high stating "Tow-Away Zone" and with a white background onto which red lettering, symbols, and border have been affixed. Signs shall be mounted at 6 feet and 6 inches above finished grade measured to the bottom of the "Tow-Away" sign. Drawings and samples of such signs may be obtained from the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Standards for mounting, including but not limited to the height above grade at which such signs are to be mounted, shall be adopted by the Chief and Director of Transportation of the City of Fort Worth. The Chief or Chief of Police or their duly authorized represen- tative is authorized to cause fire access roadways to be maintained free of obstruction at all times by issuance of citations, removal and impoundment of a vehicle in violation, by both a citation issuance and impoundment, or by orders to remove any obstruction immediately. (c) Extent. The fire access roadway shall be extended to meet all of the following provisions: 1. Fire lanes shall be within one hundred and fifty (150) feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. 2. for buildings four stories or more, fire lanes shall be not less than fifteen ( 1 5 ) feet nor more than twenty-five ( 25 ) feet from the inside curb of said fire lane to one (1) full side or not less than one-half the length of any two (2) sides of the building. 3. Fire lanes shall be within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any fire department standpipe connection. EXCEPTIONS: (1) The provisions of 1 above may be reduced or modified by the Chief when an approved automatic sprinkler or standpipe system is installed. -7- ,,, ,. - ~. ~- t., ,~ For High-piled combustible storage access, see Section 81.109. (d) Oversizing. The Chief shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where such width is not deemed adequate for fire or rescue operations. (e) Bridges. Where a bridge is required to be used as access under this section, it shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable sections of the Building Code and using design live- loading sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. (f) Maintenance. All dedicated fire access roadways shall be maintained and kept in a state of good repair at all times by the owner, manager, or person in charge of the premises to which the roadway provides required access. No owner, manager, or person in charge of any premises served by a required fire access roadway shall abandon or close such fire access roadway without written permission from the Chief. It is hereby declared unlawful for any person to attempt to 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 section without written permission by the Chief. (g) Prior to issuance of a building permit or commencement of construction of any required fire access roadway, two (2) plot plans indicating designated fire access roadways and information required by Sec. 10.301(c) shall be submitted to the Building Department of the City of Fort Worth for review by the Chief. The Chief will either approve or disapprove the designated .fire lanes and indicate necessary markings of curb striping and/or signs. One copy of an approved plan will be retained by the Chief. (h) Installation shall be timed in accordance with Sec. 10.307(4). SECTION 10.208 Sec. 10.208. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background. Required numbers shall not be less than four (4) inches on new dwellings in buildings housing less than four (4) dwelling units, or six (6) inches in any other type of occupancy. Within Unified Residential Districts as described by the City of Fort Worth Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, each apartment building must bear a sign which is conspicuously posted on a side of the said building with street access and states the building's full street address and apartment numbers within said building if more than one building share the same street address. Signs shall contain letters and numbers not less than six (6) inches in height with a one (1) inch stroke. EXCEPTION: These buildings which have premises identifi- cation installed prior to the adoption date of this ordi- nance may continue without modification when approved by the Chief. -8- a ~ k. ~ ~~ t .I ~~ ~~ T~ SECTION 10.209 In any building which contains an elevator, any building or complex which contains a fire alarm system, or when access to or within a structure or an area is unduly difficult because of secured openings, or where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the chief shall require a key box to be in- stalled in an accessible location approved by the chief. The key box shall be a type approved by the Chief and shall contain keys to gain necessary access to any areas required by the Chief, keys to eleva- tors, and keys to the f ire alarm control panel and manual f ire alarm actuating devices. When installed for the primary purpose of provid- ing access to the fire alarm system serving an apartment complex, the key box shall be placed at the exterior entrance of the property manager's office which shall be suitably marked as such. EXCEPTION: Where 24 hour guard or management service is provided, these requirements may be waived by the Chief. SECTION 10.301. INSTALLATION Sec . 10.301. (a) . Type Required . The ch ief shal 1 des ignate the type and number of fire appliances to be installed and maintained in and upon all buildings and premises in the jurisdiction other than private dwellings. This shall be done according to the relative severity of probable fire, including the rapidity with which it may spread.. Such appliances shall be of a type suitable for the probable class of fire associated with such building or premises and shall have approval of the chief. Portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with U.F.C. Standard No. 10-1. Permits for fire protection equipment contractors and fire pro- tection systems shall be as specified in Sec. 4.101. No fire protec- tion equipment, including but not limited to fire alarms and standpipe systems, shall be installed by any person or group of persons who does not possess a valid Fire Protection Equipment Contractor's Permit, or, in the case of fire sprinkler systems, who is not duly licensed by the State of Texas to perform such installations. EXCEPTION: Equipment for single or two family dwellings, single station smoke detectors, and municipal water sup- plies. (b) Unchanged.. (c) Giater Supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon which buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed . Prior to issuance of a building permit or commencement of construction of any required water supply components, two (2) plot plans indicating designated locations of fire hydrants, loca- tions and sizes of water mains, available water flow information, and information required by Sec. 10.207 (g) shall be submitted to the Building Department of the City of Fort Worth for review by the Chief. The Chief will either approve or disapprove the designated water supply components and locations. One copy of an approved plan will be retained by the Chief. Water supply may consist of water mains, elevated tanks, pres- sure tanks, or static water reservoirs equipped with approved fire pumps capable of supplying the required fire flow. In setting the -9- ~ N i(?- ~ i requirements for fire flow, the Chief may be guided by the standard published by the Insurance Services Office, "Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow, 1980 Edition." All fire hydrants shall be accessible to the Fire Department appa- ratus by roadways meeting the requirements of Sec. 10.207. Fire Hydrants shall be installed in accordance -with the following criteria: (i) For all one and two family residences, excluding town- houses, fire hydrants must be installed with no more than 1000 feet of space (500 foot radius spacing) between hydrants along a direct horizontal line. No portion of said residences shall exceed 800 feet hose lay distance, using the route of access which fire department personnel would travel between the hydrant and the building. ii) For all other land uses (except one and two family resi- dences) including townhouses and apartments, fire hydrants must be installed with not more than 600 feet of space (300 foot radius spacing) between hydrants along a direct horizontal line. No portion of any structure shall exceed 500 feet hose lay distance, using the route of access which fire department personnel would travel between the hydrant and the structure. iii) A fire hydrant shall be installed. no more than 150 feet from the Fire Department connections for a standpipe sys- tem. iv) All fire hydrants must be installed at least two feet, but not more than nine feet from the curb face of a paved street or edge of a designated approved fire access road- way. v) All fire hydrants must be installed such that the center of the main outlet on the front of the hydrant is not less than 18 inches nor more than 48 inches above grade level. vi) Only national standard three-way hydrants are approved. vii) All hydrant threads must match those in use by the City of Fort Worth Fire Department. viii) Where fire hydrants are installed on a metered water sup- ply or are not owned by the City of Fort Worth, said hydrants shall be maintained in satisfactory operating condition and be kept free of obstructions. ix) All fire hydrants hereafter installed shall be marked with an approved pavement marker. (d) Timing of Installation. When fire protection facilities, including fire access roadways and fire hydrants, are required to be installed for any structure or development, such facilities shall be installed, tested and approved prior to the time of which construc- tion has progressed beyond completion of the foundation of any structure. When alternate methods of protection, as ,approved by the Chief, are provided, the above may be modified or waived. (e) Approval and Testing. All fire alarm systems, fire hydrant systems, fire-extinguishing systems (including automatic sprink- lers), wet and dry standpipes, basement inlet pipes, and other -10- .: ~~~ fire-protection systems and pertinents thereto shall meet the approval of the fire department as to installation and location and shall be subject to such periodic tests as required by the Chief. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction. See Sec. 10.207(g) and Sec. 10.301(c). SECTION 10.302. Maintenance Sec. 10.302.(a) General. All sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, portable fire extin- guishers, smoke and heat ventilators, smoke-removal systems and other fire-protective or extinguishing systems or appliances shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Fire-protective or extinguish- ing systems coverage, spacing and specifications shall be maintained in accordance with recognized standards at all times. Such systems shall be extended, altered or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection whenever any building so equipped is altered, remodeled or added to. All additions, repairs, alterations and ser- vicing shall be in accordance with recognized standards. EXCEPTION: Systems not required by this or any other code need not be extended, altered nor augmented. Sod a-acid, foam, loaded stream, antifreeze and water fire ex- tinguishers of the inverting type shall not be recharged or placed in service for fire protection use. (b) Systems in High-rise Buildings. The building owner shall be responsible for assuring that the fire and life safety systems re- quired by Sections 1807 and 1907 of the Uniform Building Code shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. Unless other- wise required by the Chief, quarterly tests of such systems shall be conducted by qualified persons approved by the Chief. A written record shall be maintained and be made available to the inspection authority. (c) A stock of spare sprinkler heads and a sprinkler wrench shall be maintained immediately adjacent to the sprinkler system control valve in accordance with the following schedule: i) less than 300 heads; not less than 6 spare heads ii) 300-1000 not less than 12 spare heads iii) more than 1000 not less than 24 spare heads SECTION 10.307 Sec. 10.307.(a) Fire Alarm systems shall comply with the re- quirements of Appendix III-C. SECTION 10.308 Sec. 10.308.(a) General. All fire extinguishing systems re- quired in this code or the Building Code shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this -article. All fire hose threads used in connection with fire extinguish- ing systems shall be National Standard hose thread or as approved by the fire department. -11- ' f:,. All fire extinguishing systems shall be reviewed and approved by the chief prior to installation. Plans shall be submitted and tests conducted in accordance with Sec. 10.308.(b). Fire pumps required by this code shall be in accordance with Building Code Standard No. 38-3. (b) Approvals. All fire-extinguishing systems, including auto- matic sprinkler systems, Classes I, II and III combined standpipes, Halon systems and other special automatic extinguishing systems, and basement pipe inlets shall be approved and shall be subject to peri- odic tests as may be required. Fire protection sprinklers and stand- pipes shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code. At least two copies of plans for installation shall be submitted to the Chief prior to installation, and those corrections necessary shall be incorporated into the installation. All systems shall be in- spected by the Chief prior to acceptance. All systems utilizing a municipal water connection shall be required to be inspected during a 200 psi hydrostatic test prior to burial of the piping. Upon com- pletion of the system installation, the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be contacted for final inspection. A condition of approval of all required Halon systems shall be satisfactory passage of a full discharge test utilizing an approved test gas prior to final accep- tance of the system. The location of all fire department hose con- nections shall be approved by the Chief. (c) Unchanged. (d) Unchanged. SECTION 10.309 Sec. 10.309.(a) Where required, automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations set forth in this section. For special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium and calcium carbide, see Section 10.301 and 45.208 and Articles 48, 49 and 8 0 . For high-piled combustible stock, see Article 80. Regardless of the provisions of this section, all Group R, Division 1, Occupancies three stories or more in height, with in- terior exiting systems, and all occupancies four stories or more in height, shall be sprinklered throughout the building. (b) through (g) Unchanged. SECTION 10.312 Sec. 10.312.(a) Unchanged. (b) Unchanged. (c) Location of Class I Standpipes. There shall be a Class I standpipe outlet connection at every floor level above the first story of every required stairway and on each side of the wall adja- cent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit. Outlets at stairways shall be located within the exit enclosure or, in the case of smoke- proof enclosures, within the vestibule or exterior balcony, giving access to the stairway. -12- ~;. r. EXCEPTION: In buildings equipped with an approved auto- matic sprinkler system, risers and laterals which are not located within an enclosed stairway or smokeproof enclos- ure need not be enclosed within fire-resistive construc- tion. There shall be a two-way outlet above the roofline on every standpipe when the roof has a slope of less than 4 inches in 12 inches. EXCEPTION: Standpipes located in stairways conforming to Section 3306(0) of the Building Code may have the two-way outlet located at the topmost floor landing. In buildings where more than one standpipe is provided, the standpipes shall be interconnected at the bottom. (d) Unchanged. (e) Unchanged. SECTION 10.315. Sec. 1 0.31 5. (a) Unchanged . (b) Unchanged. (c) Type of System. The system used for protection of commercial-type cooking equipment shall be either a system listed for application with such equipment or an automatic fixed pipe sys- tem that is specifically designed for such application. All systems shall comply with the requirements of the Mechanical Code and this code. Listed systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing. Other systems shall be of an approved design and shall be of one of the following types: 1. Automatic sprinkler system. 2. Dry chemical extinguishing system. 3. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system. 4. Liquid-agent (other than water) extinguishing system. When carbon dioxide systems are used, there shall be a nozzle at the top of the ventilating duct. Additional nozzles symmetrically arranged to give equal distribution shall be installed within verti- cal ducts exceeding 20 feet and horizontal ducts exceeding 50 feet. In carbon dioxide systems, dampers shall be installed at either the top or the bottom of the duct. The dampers shall be arranged to operate automatically in the event that the extinguishing operates. When the damper is installed at the top of the duct, the top nozzle shall be immediately below the damper. The quantity of carbon diox- ide in the system shall be sufficient to protect all hazards venting through a common duct simultaneously. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical and liquid-agent (other than water) systems shall be interconnected to the fuel or current supply so that the fuel or current is automatically shut off to all equip- ment under the hood when the system is actuated. (d) through (f) Unchanged. ARTICLE 10 Division V, Sections 10.501 through 10.504, are added to Article 10, to read as follows: -13- ,. ,. t ;. Division V Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Sec. 10.501. High-Rise Buildings. (a) The operator of a premises which has floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall draft an emergency plan to be located in the Fire Control Room to contain a diagram showing: 1) All means of egress from each floor. 2) Locations of doors which provide access to safe floor areas from the stairwell under emergency conditions. 3) The location of: i) fire command or central control station; ii) fire alarm systems, components and control panels; iii) fire extinguishing systems and valves thereto; iv) smoke control systems and controls thereof; v) fire department communications equipment, and vi) other information required by the Chief. (b) The plan shall include provisions for staff participation in fire emergencies to ensure safe evacuation of all occupants with special attention given to handicapped occupants. (c) Emergency diagrams may be required by the Chief to be posted in conspicuous locations detailing exit diagrams or other similar information or instructions. (d) Fire drills shall be conducted at regular intervals to ensure proper operation of the emergency plan in a fire emergency or at intervals required by the Fire Marshal. Sec. 10.502.(a) Hotels and Motels. Every hotel and motel having interior exits shall post and maintain on the room side of every guest room door a sign depicting the layout of the floor on which the room is a part, the location of the room on that floor, the exits from that floor, the route to the nearest exit and fire extinguisher locations. (b) Fire drills and emergency plans shall be in accordance with Section 10.501(b), (c) and (d). Sec. 10.503.(a) Educational Occupancies. The Fire Marshal may require a quarterly fire drill at any educational institution. The operator of premises housing an educational institution shall: 1) Conduct one classroom fire drill each quarter; 2) Maintain a written report of each fire drill in the office of the operator of the premises; and 3) When required, provide the Fire Marshal with a copy of the written report of each fire drill. (b) The operator of premises housing an educational institution shall conduct fire drills in a manner requiring: 1) All students to immediately leave the structure upon hear- ing the fire drill signal; -14- ,: J. ,. : ~ ~~ ~. 2) A roll call by classes outside the structure; and 3) Doors to be closed as each area is evacuated. Sec. 10.504. Elevators. A sign shall be posted adjacent to every elevator call switch panel on every floor of a building con- taining elevators which states: "IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATORS -- USE EXIT STAIRS", or graphically depicts this message in an approved manner. Such sign shall have a minimum dimension of 3 inches. SECTION 11.101 Sec. 11.101. It shall be unlawful to burn or cause to be burned any combustibles including uncut grass, weeds, timber, rubbish, leaves, or other natural or synthetic materials on any street, alley, lot or premises. Such prohibited fires shall include bon fires and fires used for ceremonial purposes. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Burning may be conducted in an approved incinerator, for purposes of cooking or heating in a device designated for such a purpose by the manufacturer. Incinerators shall comply with Section 11.105. 2. When approved by the Fire Marshal, burninq within an approved trench burner may be permitted provided a stand- by firefighter is present if so desired by the Fire Marshal. A permit must be acquired as specified in Section 4.101, and approved safety measures must be em- ployed. SECTION 11..117 Sec. 11.117 is added to Chapter 11, to read as follows: Barbecue Pits and Portable Cooking Grills Sec. 11.117 (a) Barbecue Pits (1) The operator of a premises where barbecue pits are used for cooking or heating of food shall provide and maintain the pit with construction of masonary or metal or separa- tion from the enclosed areas acessible to the public by one hour construction. EXCEPTION: one-hour construction shall not be required if the pit construction incorporates: i) automatic ventilation and air supply control; and ii) insulated construction adequate to restrict exterior pit surface temperature to 160°F; and iii) a design adequate to prevent the exposure of the fire box to grease drippings. (2) Where the barbecue pit is inside the building, an approved smoke tight, non combustible ventilation hood shall be installed in accordance with the mechanical code. The hood shall be if~i~talled no more than 18 inches above the pit, extend not Less l-.han 12 inches beyond each -15- ~. P- ~, side of the pit, pipe discharging structure. and be connected to an approved exhaust at least 3 feet above the top of the (3) The barbecue pit shall be protected by an approved extin- guishing system designed to meet the criteria of Sec. 10.315 of this code, and the mechanical code or having fixed water discharge openings inside the pit with manual controls located outside the pit enclosure. (4) The barbecue pit shall have nearby a metal container with a tight fitting metal cover for the storage of used grease. (5) No combustible storage shall be placed within 10 feet of the pit unless separated from the pit by a one-hour fire resistive partition. (b) Portable cooking grills shall not be operated within ten (10) feet of any combustible structure, including balconies. SECTION 11.411 Sec. 11.411. Upon vacating or abandoning any premises, the owner and occupant thereof shall jointly be responsible for removing any and all noxious and hazardous material or waste matter which has been deposited, allowed to come to rest or permitted to accumulate thereon, and such premises shall be left in a clean and neat condi- tion. When the Fire Department initiates removal of such materials described in this section, the owner and occupant shall be liable for any and all expenses accrued for this service. ARTICLE 11 Division v, Sec. 11.501, is added to Article 11, to read as follows: Division V Removal of Debris or Partially Burned Building after Fire Sec. 11.501.(x) The owner or person having under his control or in his possession upon any premises any hay, straw, bales of wool, cotton, paper or other substances which have been rendered useless or unmerchantable by reason of any fire on such premises or any debris resulting from such fire must remove the same from such prem- ises within forty-eight hours after notice to do so has been given by the Chief. (b) Whenever any building or other structure is partially burned, the owner thereof or the person in charge or control there- of, within ten days after notice from tYie Chief, shall remove from the premises all refuse, debris, charred and partially burned lumber and material. If such building or other structure is burned to such an extent that it is rendered incapable of being repaired, the owner of the property upon which same is located or the person in control thereof, within ten days after notice from the Chief shall remove from the premises all of the remaining portion of the building or structure. -16- ~ t-. ;a. ~. F' i 5BCTION 24.113 Sec. 24.113.(a) Unchanged. (b) Every vehicle used for towing aircraft shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher having a minimum 20-B:C classi- fication as designated in U.F.C. Standard No. 10-1. (c) Every welding apparatus shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2-A:10-B:C as desig- nated in U.F.C. Standard No. 10-1. (d) Every aircraft refueler shall be equipped with a minimum of two 20-B:C fire extinguishers, as determined in U.F.C. Standard No. 10-a. A fire extinguisher shall be readily accessible from either side of the vehicle. (e) At every aircraft service station there shall be at least one fire extinguisher having a minimum 10-B:C classification, as designated in U.F.C. Standard No. 10-1, and it shall be so located that no pump or dispenser shall be more than 75 feet from one such extinguisher. (f) Use of any fire extinguisher equipment under any circum- stances shall be reported to the manager of the airport and the chief immediately after use. SECTION 25.116 Sec. 25.116. Standby Firemen. Whenever, in the opinion of the Chief, it is essential for public safety in any place of public assembly or any other place where people congregate due to the num- ber of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, dis- play, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall employ one or more experienced firemen, as required and approved by the Chief, to be on duty at such place. Said firemen shall be subject to the Chief's orders at all times when so employed and shall be in uniform and remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. Before each performance or the start of such activity, said firemen shall in- spect the required fire appliances provided to see that they are in proper place and in good working order, and shall keep diligent watch for fire during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for extin- guishment of_ fires that may occur. Firemen shall not be required or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties than those herein specified. The Chief may also require the use of standby firemen in accor- dance with the provisions of this section when automatic fire detec- tion or protection systems are out of service. SECTION 28.105 Sec. 28.105. It shall be unlawful to store hay, straw, or other similar agricultural products adjacent to buildings or combustible material unless a cleared horizontal distance not less than 50 feet is maintained between such storage and combustible material and buildings. All exposed surface area of such storage shall be covered by a tarp or similar cover which has been rendered flame retardant by an approved method or treatment. A permit shall not be required f_or such storage. -17- Storage shall be limited to 100 tons each. Either sn approved one-hour occupancy separation constructed as specified in the Building Code or a clear space of 20 feet shall be maintained be- tween such stacks. SECTION 28.107 Section 28.107 is added to Article 28, to read as follows: Sec. 28.107. Any outdoor storage of combustible fibers shall be covered entirely by a tarp or similar cover rendered flame retardant by an approved method or treatment. SECTION 30.104 Sec. 30.104.(a) Unchanged. (b) Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided at each building in accordance with UFC Standard No. 10-1. SECTION 30.105 Sec. 30.105.(a) Unchanged. (b) Portable fire extinguishers or hose supplied from a suit- able water system shall be provided within reach of any machine pra- ducing shavings or sawdust. Extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of UFC Standard No. 10-1. ARTICLE 31 The title of Article 31 shall be amended to read as follows: "TIRE-REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE" SECTION 31.101 Sec. 31.101. General. Tire-rebuilding plants and tire storage shall conform to all other applicable requirements of this code as well as to the following provisions. SECTION 31..102 Sec. 31.102. Permits. For permits to operate a tire-recapping, tire storage or rebuilding plant, see Section 4.101. SECTION 31.107 Sec. 31.107 shall be added to Article 31, to read as follows: Sec. 31.107. Outdoor tire storage is prohibited. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Outdoor tire storage may be per- mitted when used in conjunction with a tire-rebuilding, tire-recapping, or tire handling operation and less than 50 tires are stored within the boundary of any contiguous properties owned by the same person or pc,_sons. -18- ~ y ~, 1. t. ~ ~ 2. Outdoor tire storage may be permitted when in conj unc- tion with a tire-rebuilding, tire-recapping, or tire handling operation and 50 or more tires are stored with- in the boundary of any contiguous properties owned by the same person or persons if such tires are suitable for re- capping or rebuilding and if: (a) The property is zoned for industrial use, and (b) The ground surface covering in the areas used for and adjacent to storage areas for 60 feet in any direction are hard surfaced and kept free of grass, weeds, debris, etc., and (c) The perimeter of the storage area is enclosed by a fence not less than 6 feet in height to restrict access by unauthorized persons, and ('d) Tires are not stored within twenty feet of any structure or property line, and (e) Storage configurations are piles not to exceed 625 square feet in area with a maximum dimension of 50 feet, a maximum height of 10 feet and a minimum separation between piles of 20 feet; or in racks no more than 50 feet in length and 10 feet in width with a minimum aisle separation between racks of 10 feet. SECTION 31.108 Section 31.108 shall be added to Article 31, to read as fol- lows: Sec. 31.108. Indoor tire storage shall be permitted only in buildings which are sprinklered in accordance with Article 81. Six feet shall be considered critical pile height for tire storage. SECTION 34.103 Sec. 34.103. The storage of combustibles shall be in accordance with Article 28 of this code. No smoking or open flame shall be per- mitted in any area where combustible fibers or other combustible waste materials are stored or handled. NO SMOKING signs shall be provided in accordance with Article 13. Tire storage shall be in accordance with Article 31. ARTICLE 78 FIREWORKS Sec. 78.101. Definition. For definition of FIREWORKS, see Section 9.108. MANUFACTORING, SALE OR DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED; PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMIT APPROVED AND ISSUANCE; NOT CITY LIABILITY `~ Sec. 78.102. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, use, manufacture, sell, offer for sale, give away, transport, or discharge fireworks. of any description; provided, however, that the Fire Chief of the City of Fort Worth shall have the power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks by artisans in pursuit of their trade. -19- a` .i. ~ i~. a, :L Every such use or display shall be handled by a competent operator approved by the Fire Chief, and shall be of such character and so located, discharged, or fired as in the opinion of the Fire Chief after proper investigation so as not to be hazardous to property or endanger any person. No permit granted hereunder shall be transferable. The Fire Chief shall not approve any application for permit for supervised public display of fireworks unless he finds that: (a) The applicant has filed in the City Secretary's office a certificate showing that the applicant has secured and agrees to keep in force during the term of the permit a policy providing for bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amounts as follows: Property Damage, per accident ...............$100,000 Personal Injury or Death, Per Person ................................$100,000 Personal Injury or Death, per accident......$300,000 Such insurance policy shall provide that it cannot be canceled or amended without at least thirty (30) days notice to the City Secretary; and (b) That the applicant has convenanted and agreed in writing to indemnify, hold harmless and defend at its own expense, the City of Fort Worth, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims or suits for property damage and/or personal injury, including death, of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection with the execution, per- formance or attempted performance of fireworks at a public display whether or not caused, in whole or in part, by alleged negligence of officers, agents or employees of the City of Fort Worth; and the applicant hereby assumes all liability and responsibility for any and all claims or suits for property damage and/or personal injury, including death, or whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of, or in connection with, the execution, per- formance, or attempted performance of fireworks at a public display, whether or not caused in whole or in part, by alleged negligence of officers, agents or employees of the City of Fort Worth. Applicant likewise convenants and agrees, and does hereby indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Fort Worth from and against any and all in- juries, damage or destruction of City property arising out of, or in connection with, directly or indirectly, all acts or omissions of applicant, his officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontrac- tors or invitees, or caused by alleged negligence in whole or in part, of officers, agents or employees of the City; and (c) The application for the permit was made in writing at least fifteen (1 5 ) days prior to the date of display in accordance with Sec. 4.101 and, (d) The applicant has included in the application for permit the names of the organization sponsoring the display together with the names of persons actually in charge of the firing of the dis- play; and, (e) The applicant has included in the application for permit the date and time of day at which the display is to be held; and, (f) The applicant has included in the application for permit the exact location planned for the display; and, -20- (g) The applicant has included in the application for the per- mit a description setting forth the age, experience, and physical characteristics of the person who are to do the actual discharging of the fireworks; and, (h) The applicant has included in the application for permit the number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged; and, (i) The applicant has included in the application for permit the manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to the dis- play; and, (j ) The applicant has included in the application for the per- mit a diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of all buildings, highways and other lines of communica- tion, the lines behind the audience will be restrained, and the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines or other overhead obstruction. Sec. 78.103. (a) Use and Handling . The Fire Chief shall approve the application and issue the permit for the public display of fireworks if he finds that: the applicant has complied with the applicable provisions of this article; the discharge, failure to fire, faulty firing, or fall-out of any fireworks or other objects will not endanger person, buildings, structures, forests, or brush; and, the fireworks are to be fired more than 200 feet from the nearest permanent building, public highway, railroad, or other means of travel; and 50 feet from the nearest above ground telephone or telegraph line, tree, or other overhead obstruction. In no case shall the Fire Chief issue a permit for a display to be held within six hundred (600 ) feet of a school, theater, church, hospital , or similar institution. (b) All fireworks that fire a projectile shall be so set up that the projectile will go into the air as nearly as possible in a vertical direction; provided, however, that where such fireworks are to be fired beside a lake or other large body of water, they may be directed in such a manner that the falling residue from the deflagration will fall into said body of water. (c) Any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be immediately disposed of or removed in a manner safe for the particular type of fireworks. The debris .from the discharged fireworks shall be properly disposed of by the operator before the he leaves the premises. The operator, upon the conclusion of the display, shall make a complete and thorough search for any unfired fireworks or pieces thereof which have failed to fire or function and shall dispose of them in a safe manner. The search shall be instituted at the earliest possible time following that conclusion of the display, but in no event later than the first period of daylight which follows. (d) No fireworks display shall be held during any windstorm in which the wind reaches a velocity of more than twenty ( 20 ) miles per hour. (e) All fireworks articles and items at places of display shall be stored in a manner and in a place secure from fire, accidental discharge, and theft, and in a manner approved by the Fire Chief. (f) The approval of any application and issuance of any permit by the Fire Chief shall in no way be construed as an an assumption -21- of responsibility or liability by the City for any damages or in- juries to persons or property arising out of or incident to the dis- charge of fireworks at a public display. AIDING MINORS TO VIOLATE ARTICLE 78.104 No parent or guardian of a minor shall furnish money or a thing of value to a minor for the purchase of fireworks or encourage, act in conjunction with or in any manner instigate or aid a minor in the commission of possession, selling, offering for sale, giving away, using, transporting or manufacturing fireworks within the city. The commission of the offense by the minor on the property under the control or owned by the parent or guardian shall be prima facie proof that the relation or guardian was instigating or aiding the minor. EXCEPTIONS 78.105. This article shall not apply to the possession or use of signaling devices for current daily consumption by railroads, vessels and others requiring them; or to the possession, sale or use of normal stocks of flashlight compositions by photographers or dealers in photographic supplies; or to the possession or use of flares or rockers for military or police purposes; or the possession or use of fireworks for a public display held pursuant to a permit granted by the Fire Chief; or any auto flares; or paper caps con- taining not in excess of an average of twenty-five one hundredths (25/100ths) of a grain of explosive content per cap, and toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices for use of such caps, the sale and use of which shall be permitted at all times. TERRITORIAL APPLICABILITY .,.---. Sec. 78.106 The provisions of this article shall be applicable within the corporate limits of the city and also within the area immediately adjacent and contiguous to the city limits and extending outside the city limits for a distance of five thousand feet unless such area is within the corporate limits of another municipality. SECTION 79.101 Sec. 79.101.(a) The storage, use, dispensing and mixing of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with this article, except as otherwise provided in other laws or regulations. Installers of underground tanks should reference the guidelines of the "Information Bulletin - Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids" published by the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fort Worth Fire Department. This article also applies specifically to all flammable and combustible liquids as defined in Section 79.102, except those that are solid at 100°F or above. When heated, sprayed or mixed, Class II or Class III liquids may assume the characteristics of lower flash point liquids. Under such conditions, the appropriate provisions of this article for the actual flash point shall apply. (b) Unchanged. (c ) Unchanged . -22- SECTION 79.115 Sec. 79.115. Change of contents. Prior to a change in contents, the chief may require testing of a tank. Underground tanks shall not contain petroleum products containing mixtures of a nonpetroleum nature without evidence of compatibility. This shall include ethanol or methanol blends. SECTION 79.201 Sec. 79.201.(a) through (f) Unchanged. (g). Storage cabinets. 1. General. When provisions of this code require that liquid containers be stored in storage cabinets, such cabinets and storage shall be in accordance with this section. Cabinets shall be conspicuously labeled in red letters on contrasting background, FLAMMABLE -- KEEP FIRE AWAY. (g) 2. through 4. Unchanged. SECTION 79.901 Sec. 79.901. This division applies to both automotive and marine service stations. It is the intent of this division to prohibit service stations open to the public at bulk plants unless such use is in compliance with the provisions of this division and completely separated by a fence or similar barrier from the area in which bulk operations are conducted. SECTION 79.902 Sec. 79.902.(a) Unchanged. (b) General Provisions. Class I liquids shall be stored in closed containers, or in tanks located underground or in special enclosures as described in Section 79.902(c). Class II and Class III-A liquids shall be stored in containers or in tanks located underground or in special enclosures as described in Section 79.902.(c) A connection shall not be made between any aboveground tank and any underground tank. The temporary use of portable or semi-portable tanks in conjunction with the dispensing of Class I, II, or III-A liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or other motorized equipment shall only be permitted on construction sites. Such installations must have specific approval of the Fire Marshal. (c) Special Enclosures. Stationary tanks used for the fueling of motor vehicles shall not be installed in any manner other than underground. (d) through (h) Unchanged. SECTION 79.1204 Sec. 79.1204.(a) through (c) Unchanged. (d) Bonding. Bonding shall be in accordance with Section 79.807(a) 3. -23- (e) through (1) Unchanged. (m) Bonding to Underground Tanks. An external bond-wire connection or bond-wire integral with a hose is required for the transferring of flammable liquids into underground tanks. EXCEPTION: When transferring through closed connections. ARTICLE 81 ARTICLE 81 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE Scope Sec. 81.101. This article shall apply to the storage of high- piled combustible material, high-rack storage systems and specula- tive buildings which are capable of containing high-piled combustible material. Factors such as method and height of stock piling, combustibility of materials, fuel load and rate of heat release, areas and size of piles, aisles, automatic fire- extinguishing systems, smoke-removal systems, fire protection and fire separations are considered in setting forth the provision of this article. In the absence of specific provisions in the article, U.F.C. Standard No. 81-1 shall apply. DEFINITIONS Sec. 81.102. For definitions of COMMODITY, DESIGNATED HIGH- PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE AREA (High-piled Combustible Stock) , HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE AND HIGH-RACK STORAGE SYSTEMS, see Article 9. PERMITS Sec. 81.103. For permits to use buildings for high-piled com- bustible storage, see Section 4.101. CLASSIFICATIONS OF CONTENTS Sec. 81..104. Commodity classification shall be as defined and in accordance with the following: Class I Commodity is a commodity which is essential noncombus- tible products on wooden or nonexpanded polyethylene solid deck pallets, in ordinary corrugated cartons with or without single- thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper wrappings with or without pallets. Examples of Clads I Commodities include but are not limited to the following: Appliances, electrical Beer or wine, up to 20 percent alcohol Cement in bags Ceramics Dairy products in nonwax-coated containers Dry insecticides Foods in noncombustible containers Frozen foods Fresh fruits and vegetables containers Glass Glycol in metal cans Gypsum board Inert materials, bagged Insulation, noncombustible Metal products in nonplastic trays or -24- Class II Commodity is Class I products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden boxes, multiple-thickness paperboard cartons or equivalent combustible packaging material with or without pallets. Examples of Class II Commodities would include, but are not limited to, the following: Beer or wine up to 20 percent alcohol in com- bustible containers Incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs in car- tons Thinly coated fine wire on reels or in cartons Class III Commodity is a commodity of wood, paper, natural fiber cloth, or Group .C plastics or products thereof, with or with- out pallets. Products may contain limited amount of Group A or B plastics. (Metal bicycle with plastic handles, pedals, seats and tires are an example of a commodity with a limited amount of plas- tics.) See U.F.C. Standard No. 81-1 for classification of Groups A, B and C plastics. Examples of Class III Commodities would include, but are not limited to, the following Combustible fiber-board Cork, baled Feed, bagged Fertilizers, bagged Furniture (Wood, natural fiber, upholstered, non-plastic or wood or metal with plastic padded and covered arm rests. ) Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in metal cans Lumber (stored flat) Mattresses (excluding foamed rubber and foamed plastics) Nonflammable liquids in plastic containers Paints, oil base., in metal cans Paper and pulp, horizontal storage Paper, waste, baled Pillows (excluding foamed rubber and foamed plastics) Plastic-coated paper food containers Plywood Rags , baled Rugs, (no foamed backing) Sugar, bagged Wood, baled Wood doors, frames and cabinets Yarns ( natural f fiber and viscose ) Class IV Commodity is Class I, II or III products containing an appreciable amount of Group A plastics in ordinary corrugated car- tons and Class I, II and III products in corrugated cartons with Group A plastic packaging, with or without pallets. Group B plastics and free-flowing Group A plastics are also included in this class. Examples of Class IV Commodities would include, but are not limited to, the following: Alcohol (over 20 percent but under 80 percent) in cans, or bottles in cartons Clothing, synthetic or nonviscose Furniture, plastic upholstered Furniture, wood or metal with plastic covering and/or padding Glycol in combustible containers Linoleum products Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in combustible container Lumber ( stored vertical ) Paints, oil base in combustible containers -2 5- Pharmaceuticals, alcoholic elixirs, tonics, etc. Rubber goods Rugs, foamed back Shingles, asphalt Thread or yarn, synthetic or nonviscose Class V commodities are high-hazard products presenting special Fire hazards beyond these of Class I, II, III or IV. Examples of Class V Commodities would include, but are not limited to, the fol- lowing Aerosol (flammable) Alcohol 80 percent or higher in bottles in car- tons Lacquers (which dry by solvent evaporation) in metal cans or cartons Mattresses, foamed rubber or foamed plastics Pallets and flats ( idle combustible) Paper, asphalt, rolled, horizontal storage Paper, asphalt, rolled, vertical storage Paper and pulp, rolled, vertical storage (un- handed) Pillows, foamed rubber and foamed plastics Plastic products in cartons (ABS, styrene, poly- ethylene) Plastic, foamed urethane and polystyrene Pyroxylin Rubber tires NOTE: Plastic materials listed within each com- modity classification are assumed to be not modified for improved combustibility charac- teristics. Use of flame retarding modifers or the physical form of the material may change the classification. FIRE PROTECTION Sec. 81.105. Fire Protection for buildings used for high-piled combustible storage shall be in accordance with Table No. 81-105 and the Building Code. Buildings which are speculative and large enough to contain high-piled combustible materials shall be considered as containing Class IV Commodities for the purpose of determining fire protection. Storage of aerosols shall only be permitted in vaults with walls of masonry or concrete construction. Such vaults shall be maintained with self-closing doors which remain closed at all times except when goods are actually being transferred in or out of the vault. No other storage shall be permitted within the vault except aerosols. Nationally recognized standards or guidelines as applicable may be used when approved by the Chief. AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGOISRING SYSTEMS Sec. 81.106. (a) General. The design and installation of automa- tic fire-extinguishing systems shall conform to requirements in the Building Code and UFC Standard No. 81-1. (b) System Design. The fire-extinguishing systems shall be de- signed by a registered engineer or state approved designer and shall be approved by the Chief. -2 6- 1 i (~ S~IlORE VENTING AND REMOVAL Sec. 81.107. (a) General . When required by Table No. 81.105, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke removal systems shall con- form to the requirements of this section. (b) Sffioke and Heat Vents and Curtain Boards. The desig n and installation of smoke and heat vents and curtain boards shall be as specified in the Building Code, except as modified by the following: 1. Smoke and heat vents shall be approved and shall be operated automatically by actuation of a heat-responsive device rated at between 100 °F, and 220 °F above ambient. Approved smoke and heat vents shall activate fully when the vent cavity is exposed to a simulated fire or a time-temperature gradient that reaches an air temperature of 500 ° within five minutes. Smoke and heat vents shall have the capability of being opened by an approved manual operation. 2. The minimum dimension of any smoke and heat vent opening shall be not less than 4 feet. 3. Smoke and heat vents and curtain boards shall be installed in accordance with Table No. 81.107. (c ) Mechanical Smoke Removal System.. Mechanical smoke removal system capability shall be determined by the following: 1. Curtain boards shall be provided in accordance with Table 81.107. 2. Air movement formula: V = A x 300 V = Volume of mechanical ventilation required, in CFM A = Area or roof vents provided in square feet in accor- dance with Table 81.107. 3. Supply air for exhaust fans shall be provided at or near the floor level and shall be sized to provide a minimum of 50 per- cent of required exhaust. Openings for supply air shall be uni- formly distributed around the periphery of the area served. 4. Fan requirements: A. The maximum individual capacity of a fan shall be 30,000 CFM. B. Exhaust fans shall be uniformly spaced with curtained area and the maximum distance between fans shall not be greater than 100 feet. C. Thermal protection of wiring and smoke-removal fan units shall be based upon 1000°F exposure for not less than 15 minutes. 5. Control requirements: A. On combination comfort air-handling/smoke removal systems or independent comfort air-handling systems, fans shall be controlled to shut down in accordance with the automatic shutoff requirements of the Mechanical Code or by activation of automatic extinguishing or detection systems. -27- ., w - ~: F; B. Electrical service to the smoke-removal systems shall be connected on the line side of the main electrical discon- nect. C . The smoke-removal system f ire department control panel shal l be in an approved location and shall be clearly identified. The control panel room shall be protected by not less than a one-hour occupancy separation as defined in the Building Code. The room shall be accessible from the exterior of the building. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be required in the panel room . D. Control shall be designed for selective control of each cur- tained area. AISLES Sec. 81.108. (a) General . Aisles of not less than 44 inches in width shall be established to provide access to exits and fire department access doors and shall comply with the following: 1. Aisles shall extend from floor to ceiling unless otherwise approved by Chief. 2. For aisles separating storage piles, see UFC Standard No. 81-1. 3. Rack structural support may be permitted across aisles above the 6-foot 8-inch level if it does not interfere with hose streams or accessibility. (b) Aisles in High-rack Storage Systems. For aisles in high- rack storage systems, see Table No. 81.105, Footnote 1. ACCESS TO BUILDING Sec. 81.109.(a) Access roadways shall be provided to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of any buildings used for high-piled combustible storage in excess of 12,000 square feet, re- gardless of the provisions of Section 10.207 (c) . (b) Access Doors.. For firefighting purposes, there shall be at least one access door accessible without the use of a ladder and not less than 3 feet in width and not less than 6 feet 8 inches in height in each 100 lineal feet or major fraction thereof of the exterior walls which face the access roadways required by Section 10.207(c). Metal roll-up doors are not acceptable fo r such purpose unless approved by the Chief. EXCEPTION: In buildings protected with an automatic fire extinguishing system throughout and having less than 12,000 square feet of high-piled stock of Class I through Class IV Commodity, access doors are not required. SMALL ROSE CONNECTIONS Sec. 81.11 0. (a) General . Small hose connections complying with UFC Standard No. 81-1 shall be provided as shown in Table No. 81.105. (b) Hose and Nozzles. Hose and nozzles may be omitted when approved by the Fire Chief. (c) Nozzle Selection. Where provided, nozzles shall be selected for proper operation based on the hydraulic characteristics of the automatic sprinkler system. -28- ;, (d) Connection Protection. Small hose connections shall be pro- tected from damage by physical impact. HICK-RACK STORAGE SYSTEMS Sec. 81 .111.(a) Approvals. Prior to the use of any building with a high-rack storage facility, the approval of the Fire Chief shall be obtained. HIGH-.RACK STORAGE SYSTEMS (a) Approvals. Prior to the use of any building with a high- rack storage facility, the approval of the Fire Chief shall be ob- tained. (b) Special Considerations. 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Ali liquefied petroleum gas equipment, including such equipment installed at utility gas plants, shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of UFC Standard No. 82-1 and UFC Standard No. 82-2 except as required by "Safety Rules, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Provision" of the Railroad Commission of Texas, Docket 1, which shall take precedence over all rules specified in the Fire Code. Sec. 82.105 through 82.113. Unchanged. .,. r+sr -32- ,- x ~ t e. .I. S ~ ~. A ~ 4 ~ II. THE FOLLOWING APPENDIX SECTIONS OF THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE (EXHIBIT "A") ARE HEREBY AMENDED, AND APPENDICES III-A, III-C AND VII-A ARE CREATED AND ADOPTED, TO READ AS FOLLOWS: APPENDIX III-A REVISE APPENDIX III-A AS FOLLOWS: DIVISION III TESTING FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, STANDPIPES AND COMBINATION SYSTEMS TEST PROCEDURES FOR FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 1. TESTING (a) Tests of systems or devices herein regulated shall be conducted at least every two years or when an inspection by the Chief indicates that there is reason to believe that the system or device would fail to operate properly in an emergency. Fire extinguishing systems which have been tested shall be tagged by the Chief. This tag shall not be removed. (b) The test established by this regulation shall be conducted by a person approved and qualified by the Chief to perform the full testing procedure for the particular system or device being tested or tests shall be conducted by the Fire Department personnel. (c) The Chief shall be notified at least one working day in advance of the performance of any full testing procedure for the particular system or device being tested. When tests are conducted by persons other than Fire Department personnel. (d) At the conclusion of each test, the Chief shall be noti- fied of any fire-protection equipment that was determined to be inoperable. When tests are conducted by persons other than Fire Department personnel. (e) When the fire-protection equipment is operable, the owner or his agent shall certify its condition to the Chief in writing, when tests are conducted by other than Fire Department personnel. (f) All fire department inlets and outlets must be equipped with approved plugs or caps. (g) When Fire Department personnel conduct the tests described in Section 3 of this Appendix, a charge of $150 shall be made to the owner who is responsible for remitting same to the City of Fort Worth. 2. TEST PROCEDURES FOR AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. (a) Notification. The concerned agency shall be notified before supervised systems are tested. (b) Backflow. Backflow inlet connections from the check valve to the inlet by disassembling the check valve or blocking the check valve open so the water will Backflow out of the fire department connections. (c) Control valves. All control valves shall be closed and reopened to assure their ability to operate. -33- ii . rK. (d) Alarm test. For wet systems only, open the inspector's test valve to test the alarm bell response. When fully opened, the response shall occur within five minutes. When conducting such a test on a dry pipe, preaction or deluge system, use the alarm test line. (e) Gauge test. An approved test gauge shall be connected at the test gauge opening to test the reliability of the existing gauges. (f) Flow test. Observe pressure with main drain valve closed. Open main drain valve wide open and observe pressure. Close man drain valve and observe how quickly pressure is restored to determine if there are closed valves or obstructions in water supply lines. (g) Trip test. Dry-pipe, Preaction and Deluge Systems shall be trip tested annually in accordance with NFPA 13A, "Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems," 1981. 3. TEST PROCEDURE FOR STANDPIPE SYSTEMS. (a) Class I System. Tests performed on Class I systems shall be conducted according to Standard Operating Procedures of the Fire Department. (b) Class II System. Tests performed on Class II systems shall be conducted according to Standard Operating Procedures of the Fire Department. (c) Class III System. Tests performed on Class 'III systems shall be conducted according to Standard Operating Proce- dures of the Fire Department. APPENDIX III-C REVISE APPENDIX III AS FOLLOWS: "Appendix III-C FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 1. SCOPE This appendix governs the requirements for the installation, use and maintenance of fire alarm systems in all occupancies as specified herein. 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this appendix is to provide a reasonable degree of safety through early warning of a fire emergency and is predicat- ed on the potential hazards to life and property evident in each type of occupancy. 3. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE Where a specific provision of this appendix varies from a general provision, the specific provision shall govern. 4. DEFINITIONS ~(a) ALARM-ACTUATING DEVICE is any manually or automatically operated equipment which, when activated, initiates an alarm through an alarm-indicating device. (b) ALARM-INDICATING DEVICE is any equipment that produces an approved alarm signal. (c) ALARM SIGNAL is an audible or visual signal, or both, indicating the existence of an emergency fire condition. Audible devices may be bells, horns, chimes, speakers or similar devices. Voice alarms and their messages shall be approved by the chief. Visual devices may be continuous or pulsating lights, flags or other visual indicators, as approved by the chief. -34- ~~ t ~~ , ,. , (d) ALARM SYSTEM is a combination of approved compatible devices with the necessary electrical interconnection and energy to produce an alarm Signal in the event of fire or system activation. (f) ANNUNCIATOR is any equipment which indicates the zone or area of a building from which an alarm has been initiated, the location of an alarm-actuating device or the operational condition of alarm circuits of the system. (g) APPROVED means approval by the fire chief as a result of investigation or tests conducted by him or by reason of accepted principles or tests by national authorities, technical or scientific organizations. (h) BREEZEWAY is an accessoay which is provided in apartments which contains stairs and landings that constitute a primarily vertical access to apartments (i) CODED SIGNAL is an alarm signal or voice alarm which consists of not less than three complete repetitions of the trans- mission. (j) COMMON CORRIDOR is any interior corridor serving more than one tenant space. (k) CONTROL UNIT is a unit comprising,, the controls, relays, switches and associated circuits necessary to (1) distribute power to a fire alarm system, (2) receive signals from alarm-actuating devices and transmit them to alarm-indicating devices and accessory equipment, and (3) electrically supervise the system circuitry. The control unit may be contained in one or more cabinets in adjacent or remote locations as approved by the chief. (1) ELECTRICALLY SOPERVISED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM is a system designed to transmit a trouble signal to an approved location for any condition that prevents the required operation of a fire alarm system or failure of its main power source. (m) OCCOPANCY CLASSIFICATION See Sec. 9.117. (n) PULL STATION is a manual alarm actuating device. (o) TROUBLE SIGNAL is a distinct audible and visual signal which indicates an abnormal condition of the system being monitored. (p) ZONE is a building or a defined area of a building as approved by the Fire Chief for purposes of identifying locations. 5. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (a) General. Fire Alarm systems required by this appendix shall only be installed by contractors possessing a permit .for installa- tion of fire protection equipment according to Sec. 4.101 of this Code. All information required by this section will be prepared by qualified engineers, specialists, laboratory or fire-safety specialty organizations acceptable to the chief and to the owner. Correspondence required by this appendix shall be directed to Fort Worth Fire Prevention Bureau, Fire Alarm Section, 1000 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102. (b) Submittals. The Chief shall be consulted in every case to determine compliance with fire alarm requirements. Prior to the installation of any fire alarm system required by this Appendix, the installing fire alarm contractor shall submit to the Chief not less than two (2) sets of drawings and specifications required by this subsection for review. The Chief shall designate those corrections necessary for acceptance of the proposed installation design and return all but one copy which will remain on record in the fire department. No fire alarm system required herein shall be installed without a Fire Department log number assigned to the installation plans and compliance with correction`s required by the Chief. The following information shall be included with all submittals: 1) General Information: a. Company name, state fire alarm contractor's number, and city of Fort Worth permit number. -35- ~ ;Y :1 • ~. l ..1. i ~ ~ ~ ~ s "J b. Alarm superintendent name and state license number. c. Signature of alarm superintendent, certifying that plans are in compliance with this ordinance. d. Property name and address; 2) Site and floor plans diagramming the layout of buildings, exiting systems, and alarm equipment locations. Drawings shall be scaled or dimensioned. Any change in the exiting systems shall be approved by the Building Official. 3) Equipment data sheets on all system components and devices; 4) Supervision: a. Monitoring provisions b. Trouble signal initiating circumstances; 5) Power Supply and Circuitry: a. Type of primary power b. Type of stand-by/emergency power c. Schematic riser diagram, including alarm receiving circuits, alarm sending circuits, control circuits, etC; d. Design Provisions for fire alarm zones. 6) Operational Sequences: Describe the operational sequence of all interconnected systems from alarm initiation until reset. 7) Additional Provisions for High-Rise: Details on all provisions required herein for high-rise fire alarms. Any deviation from an approved plan must be reviewed and approved by the Chief. (c) Equipment. Fire alarm equipment, devices and systems shall be approved for their intended purpose. (d) Acceptance Tests. Upon completion of a system, a satisfac- tory test of the entire installation shall be made in the presence of the Chief. (e) Installation Certification. Upon Completion of the instal- lation, the Contractor shall provide the Chief with one copy of a Texas State Fire Marshall's Fire Alarm Installation Certificate, certifying that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. (f) Operating Instructions. Written operating instructions are to be provided at the control unit. 6. `MANUAL ALARM-ACTUATING DEVICES, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR (a) Manual alarm-actuating devices shall be an approved double-action 'type approved for exterior use when installed in any exterior location. (b) A maximum travel distance between two devices shall not exceed 200 feet, in both interior and exterior locations. (c) Devices shall be securely mounted with the bottom of the device not less than 3-1/2 feet nor more than 5 feet above the floor level, in both interior and exterior locations. 7. REQUIRED INSTALLATIONS IN NEW BUILDINGS Fire Alarm Systems shall be installed in accordance with this sec- tion. -36- A. Assembly Occupancies: 1) Group, A, Division 1, 2, and 2.1 Occu occupant load _of at least 300, but less than 500, ClUbS: ~ncies having an other than night Shall be provided with an approved manually operated fire alarm system. Actuation of any alarm actuating device shall initiate a continuous or pulsating alarm signal throughout the building and identify on an annunciator the zone from which the alarm signal initiated. The system shall be electrically supervised and install- ed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code Standard number 10-2. (a) Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type installed adjacent to each exit from each floor level, and shall be in accordance with Section 6 of this Appendix. {b) If sprinkler or other fire protection systems are provided within the building, such systems shall be connected to the fire alarm system. (c) Alarm indicating devices shall be installed such that they are sufficiently audible to recognized throughout the building as a fire alarm signal. (d) Control units and annunciator panels shall be located in a common corridor adjacent to a main entrance. Outside that entrance a red strobe light which flashes when the alarm is sounding shall be placed above the door. The annuncia- tor shall not be concealed. (e) Zoning shall be arranged such that not less than one zone per floor level is provided. (f) If the system is not centrally supervised by an approved monitoring agency, a sign shall which states "Local Alarm Only, Call Fort Worth Fire Department, 332-2131" and con- tains the address of the property protected by the alarm shall be located above each pull station. The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. 2) Group. A, any nightclub or bar use with an occupant load of at least 200, but less than 500: Shall be protected with an approved manually operated fire alarm system. Actuation of any alarm actuating device shall initiate a continuous or pulsating alarm on all alarm indicat- ing devices in the building until manually reset. The system shall be electrically supervised and installed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code Standard Number 10-2. (a) Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type installed behind every service bar and adja- cent to every exit from non-public areas, and in accor- dance with Section 6 of this Appendix. (b) If sprinkler or other fire protection systems are provided within the building, such systems shall be connected to the fire alarm system. (c) Alarm indicating devices shall consist of horn/strobe units located in the immediate vicinity above each pull station or such that they are audible and visible through- out. (d) Control units shall be located in the area behind the disc jockey's booth, when present, or when approved, in the office. If a trouble signal from the control unit would not be readily evident because of the unit location, a -37- yellow flashing light shall be prominently displayed outside the area where the control unit is located as a remote trouble signal. A sign shall be adjacent to the light stating, "Fire Alarm Trouble - Call Maintenance." The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. (e) Zoning shall be arranged such that not less than one zone per floor level is provided. (f) If the system is not centrally supervised by an approved monitoring agency, a sign shall which states "Local Alarm Only, Call Fort Worth Fire Department, 332-2131" and contains the address of the property protected by the alarm shall be located above each pull station. The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. (g) The fire alarm shall be interfaced with the entertainment sound system such that when the alarm sounds, the enter- tainment/music system shall be rendered silent. 3) Group, A, Division 1, 2, and 2.1 Occupancies having an occupant load of 500 or more: Shall be protected with an approved manually operated fire alarm system. Actuation of any alarm actuating device shall initiate a continuous or pulsating alarm in an approved con- stantly attended location until manually reset and indicate the zone in which the alarm initiated. The system shall be elec- trically supervised and installed in accordance with the provi- sions of the Uniform Fire Code Standard Number 10-2. (a) Manual alarm actuating devices shall be installed in a break glass enclosure adjacent to every public exit and approved double-action device shall be installed adjacent to every exit in non-public areas. Manual devices shall be installed in accordance with Section 6 of this Appen- dix. (b) If sprinkler or other fire protection systems are provided within the building, such systems shall be connected to the fire alarm system. (c) Alarm indicating devices shall consist of a public address system which is sufficiently audible to be clearly under- stood throughout the building. The public address system shall be equipped with an approved emergency power supply or battery. The microphone and controls for this system shall be located at the approved constantly attended location, immediately .adjacent to the control unit. (d) Control units shall be located at the approved constantly attended location in t!he immediate vicinity of an accessi- ble telephone. The annunciator shall not be concealed. (e) Zoning shall be arranged such that not more than 10,000 square feet of floor area is served by a single zone, unless such larger area is contained within a single room in which case the room shall serve as a zone. Additional- ly, not less than one zone per floor level will be per- mitted. (f) If the system is not centrally supervised by an approved monitoring agency, a sign shall be located above each pull station which states, "Local Alarm Only, Call Fort Worth Fire Department, 332-2131" and contains the address of the property protected. The sign shall have a minimum dimen- sion of 4 inches. (g) When required by the, Chief, a fire department key box shall be provided, containing all fire alarm control keys. (h) The fire alarm shall be interfaced with the entertainment sound system such that the entertainment/music system shall be capable of being manually rendered silent by -38- J controls which are located in the approved constantly attended location, immediately adjacent to the public address system.. (i) Operation of this type system shall be as follows: A manual pull-station is actuated and sounds a signal in the constantly attended location; the responsible party in charge of this location shall attempt to verify the exis- tence of an emergency either by radio contact with other personnel or by visual inspection from the constantly attended location; if no emergency is evident,, other personnel shall inspect the area where the alarm was initiated and report back. At any time an emergency is detected, the responsible party shall 1) notify the Fire Department, 2) disable the sound system, 3) announce "There has been an emergency reported in the building. DO NOT PANIC. Please move calmly to the nearest exit." This message shall be repeated and then additional instructions given as necessary. (j) Instructions for operating the constantly attended station and action to be taken in a fire emergency shall be posted at the constantly attended station. (k) If an approved constantly attended location cannot be provided, a flashing strobe light shall be located above each pull station, all of which will flash in the event of a pull station actuation. This signal shall be used to notify the responsible party in charge to report to the control equipment and initiate the aforementioned pro- cedures. B. Business Occupancies: - See High-Rise Occupancies C. Educational Occupancies: 1) Group E, Division 1 and 2 Occupancies, with an occupant load ~ of 50 or more, and all Group E, Division 3 occupan- cies shall be provided with an approved automatic or manually operated fire alarm system as specified in this section. Actuation of any alarm actuating device shall initiate a continuous or pulsating alarm on all alarm indicating devices in the building until manually reset. The system shall be electrically supervised and installed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code Standard Number 10-2. (a) In Division 1 and 2 occupancies, manual alarm actuation devices shall be installed in a break-glass enclosure adjacent to every exit and in the main office. In Division 3 occupancies, the break-glass enclosures are not required. Manual devices shall be installed in accordance with Section 6 of this Appendix. EXCEPTION: When approved by the Chief, Division 1 and 2 Occupancies -with a 2-way public address system to each classroom may have manual devices omitted from exit locations. (b) In Division 3 occupancies, systems .smoke detectors shall be installed in all occupiable areas. (c) If sprinkler or other fire protection systems are provided within the building, such systems shall be connected to the fire alarm system. (d) Alarm indicating devices shall be installed such that they are sufficiently audible to be recognizable throughout the building as a fire alarm signal. (e) Control units and annunciator panels shall be located in the main office. The annunciator shall not be concealed. -39- (f) Zoning shall be arranged such that not more than 10,000 square feet of floor area is served by a single zone unless such a larger area is contained in a single room in which case the room shall serve as a zone. Additionally, not less than one zone per floor level shall be permitted. (g) If the system is not centrally supervised by an approved monitoring agency, a sign shall be located above each pull station which states, "Local Alarm Only, Call Fort Worth Fire Department, 332-2131," and contains the address of the property protected by the alarm. The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. If a 24 hour desk is provided for monitoring, a single sign may be placed at the telephone operators' switchboard or the. constantly attended location in lieu of the above requirement stating, "WHEN FIRE ALARM SOUNDS, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 332-2131" and containing the address of the building protected by the alarm. The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. D. High-Rise Occupancies: (Also see Section 1807 of the Building Code) 1) Any new high-rise occupancy required to comply with Section 1807 of the Building Code shall be provided with an automatic or manually operated fire alarm system. Actuation of any automatic or manual device shall initiate an alarm signal on the alarming floor, the floor above, and the floor below and identify on an annunciator the zone from which the alarm signal originated. (a) Manual alarm actuating devices shall be installed adjacent to each exit from each floor level, and at nurses' sta- tions, guards' stations, telephone operators' switchboards and similar areas. Manual devices shall be in accordance with Section 6 of this Appendix. (b) System smoke detectors shall be located as follows: (i) In every mechanical, electrical, transformer, tele- phone, elevator, or similar equipment room. (ii) In every elevator lobby. (iii) In the main return and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system and in a serviceable area downstream of the~last duct inlet. (iv) At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serv- ing two or more stories from a return-air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R, Division 1 occupancies, an approved smoke detector may be used in each return air riser carrying not more than 5000 CFM and serving not more than 10 air inlet openings. (v) In Group I and Group R, Division 1 occupancies, system smoke detectors shall be located in all common corridors at a distance of not more than 30 feet between detectors or 15 feet from any wall. Single station detectors shall be installed to protect all sleeping areas and patient rooms as prescribed in Section 1210 of the Building Code for apartment or hotel guest rooms. EXCEPTION: When approved by the.. Chief, single station smoke detectors may be omitted in Group I Occupancies. -40- (c) Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor top to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 15 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connec- tion valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a trouble signal at the central control station upon tamper- ing. The fire-pump system shall also be supervised for "power available" and "pump running" conditions by trouble signal on distinct circuits. (d) Alarm indicating devices shall consist of an alarm and communications system which is connected such that damage to any terminal unit or speaker will not render more than one zone of the system inoperative. The voice alarm and public address system may be combined. Communication systems shall be as follows: (i) Voice Alarm - The operation of any alarm initiating device including pull stations, detectors, etc. shall cause operation of the alarm system which will give two repetitions of a whooping tone followed by an approved voice message directing occupants' evacua- tion. This message shall be repeated until manually reset. The system shall be supervised to cause the activation of an audible trouble signal in the cen- tral control station upon interruption or failure of the audiopath including amplifiers, speaker wiring, switches, and electrical contacts, and shall detect open circuits, shorts, and grounds which might impair the function of the system. The system shall be designed to be heard clearly by all occupants within the building or designated portion thereof and as is required for the public address system. (ii) Public Address System - A public address communica- tions system designed to be clearly heard by all occupants of the building shall operate from the central control station. It shall be established for a selective or general basis to the following ter- minal areas: o Elevators o Rooms and tenant spaces o Elevator lobbies over 1000 square feet o Corridors o Dwelling units or guest o Exit stairways rooms in R-1 occupancies (iii) Fire Department Communications System - A telephone communications system for the exclusive use of fire department personnel shall be installed to operate between the central control stations and every eleva- tor, elevator lobby, and entry to every enclosed stairway in a selective manner. Fire phones may either be placed in a break-glass/key operated enclo- sure at each of the above locations or not less than five portable telephone handsets shall be located in the central control station. (e) (i) Control units and annunciators shall be located in the fire control room and a duplicate annunciator shall be located either at a constantly attended location or in a common corridor adjacent to a main entrance. The duplicate annunciator shall not be concealed. -41- (ii) Control units shall eithe approved monitoring agency approved constantly attended r be supervised by an or by personnel at an location. If a 24 hour desk is provided for monitoring, a single sign shall be placed at the telephone opera- tors' switchboard or the constantly attended location stating, "WHEN FIRE ALARM SOUND, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 332-2131" and containing the address of the building protected by the alarm may be permit- ted. The sign shall have a minimum dimension. of 4 inches. E. (f) Zones shall be arranged such that not less than one zone per floor level is provided and which will give a distinct signal, for water flow detection. (g) Control circuits to be operated upon alarm activation shall include but not be limited to the following: (i) (ii) Automatic elevator recall Air handling systems shall 100 percent exhaust mode on above, and the floor below. Stairwell pressurization Remote door unlatching be shut-off or placed in the fire floor, the floor (iii) (iv) (v) Smoke or fire doors which are automatic closing (h) When required by the Chief, a fire department key box shall be provided, containing all fire alarm control keys. Institutional Occupancies: 1) Group I occupancies shall be provided with an approved automatic or manually operated fire alarm system as specified in this section. The system shall be electrically supervised and installed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code Standard Number 10-2, NFPA Standard Number~72B-1979, 72C-1982, or 72D-1979. EXCEPTION: High-rise buildings shall comply with the high-rise provisions of this Appendix. (a) In Division 1 and 2 occupancies, actuation of any auto- matic or manual device shall initiate a zone-coded alarm signal throughout the building and identify on an annunci- ator the zone from which the alarm signal originated. (b) In Division 3 occupancies, actuation of any automatic or manual device shall initiate a zone-coded alarm signal to selected areas of the building and identify on an annunci- ator the zone from which the alarm signal originated. (c) Manual alarm actuating devices shall be installed adjacent to each exit from each floor level, and at nurses sta- tions, guard stations, and telephone operator's switch- boards, and shall be in accordance with Section 6. (d) System smoke detectors shall be installed in all common corridors. Single station smoke detectors shall be installed in all sleeping rooms in the manner prescribed by Section 1210 of the Building Code for hotel guest rooms. -42- ,, , EXCEPTION: When detectors may be (e) Alarm indicatin visual. Audible. be recognizable areas, as a fire approved by the Chief, single station omitted. g devices shall be both audible and devices shall be sufficiently audible to throughout the building, or in selected alarm signal. (f) (i) Control units and annunciators shall be located at a constantly attended location or in a common corridor adjacent to a main entrance. The annunciator shall not be concealed. (ii) Control units shall either be supervised by an approved monitoring agency or by personnel at an approved constantly attended location. If a 24 hour desk is provided for monitoring, a sin- gle sign shall be placed at the telephone operators' switchboard or the constantly attended location stating, "WHEN FIRE ALARM SOUND, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 332-2131" and containing the address of the building protected by the alarm may be permit- ted. The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. (g) Zones shall be arranged such that not more than 10,000 square feet is in a single zone and not less than one zone per floor is provided. A distinct signal for water-flow detection shall also be provided. (h) When 'required by the chief, a fire department key box shall be provided, containing all fire alarm control keys. F. Residential Occupancies: 1) Group R, Division 1 Occupancies three or more stories in height or containing more than 15 dwelling units in an apartment house or containing 20 or more guest rooms in hotels shall be provided with an approved automatic or manual fire alarm system as described in this section. Actuation of any automatic or manual device shall initiate a continuous or pulsating alarm on all alarm-indicating devices in the building until manually reset and identi- fies, in the manner prescribed by this section, the zone from which the alarm signal originated. EXCEPTION 1: A Fire Alarm system need not be instal- led in apartment houses not over two stories in height with one-hour fire resistive construction throughout, including one-hour occupancy separations between each dwelling unit and all other spaces within the building and each individual dwelling unit has an exit directly to a public way, exit court or yard, exterior stairway or exterior exit balcony. EXCEPTION 2: A fire alarm system need not be instal- led in one and two story apartment houses containing less than fifteen (15) dwelling units between area separation walls. EXCEPTION 3: A separate fire alarm system need not be installed in buildings which are protected throughout by an approved, supervised fire sprinkler -43- system conforming to the Building Code and U.B.C. Standard No. 38-1 and having an approved local alarm. EXCEPTION 4: High-rise buildings shall comply with the high-rise provisions of this Appendix. (a) Manual alarm actuating devices shall be installed adjacent to each exit from each floor level except on ground levels where the devices shall be located directly below devices on upper levels. In single story buildings with outside exits, devices shall be located prominently in central locations. Manual devices shall also be located at the front desk adjacent to the telephone operator's switch- board. All manual devices shall be installed in accordance with Section 6 of this Appendix. Alternate protection may be permitted when approved by the Chief. (b) Detection devices: (i) Group R, Division 1 Occupancies (with interior corri- dors.) The alarm system for Group R, Division 1 Occupancies having common interior exit corridors or lobbies serving as a required exit shall consist of not less than an approved and listed system-type smoke detector installed within such corridors or lobbies in accordance with the UFC Standard 10-2 and listed spacing limitations. When activated, such detectors shall initiate an alarm which is audible throughout the building.. When a front desk is pro- vided and manned 24 hours per day, smoke detectors may be omitted from one immediate area of the desk when approved by the Chief. (ii) Common Areas within Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. Approved and listed system-type automatic rate-of- rise heat detectors shall be installed in accordance with listed spacing limitations within common areas such as recreational rooms, laundry rooms, offices, kitchens, restaurants, and furnace rooms of buildings containing Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. The detectors shall be installed on the ceiling or wall of such rooms in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and, when activated, shall initiate an alarm which is audible throughout the building. (c) Alarm indicating devices shall be located such that the alarm~is sufficiently audible in the most remote bedroom, with all intervening doors closed. Installations deter- mined to have inadequate audibility upon testing will be required to be upgraded to satisfactory levels prior to acceptance. (d) Control units and annunciators, when required, shall be located at a main building entrance or at a 24 hour desk, if provided. When such units are installed outside, a weather-tight enclosure shall be required. If the annun- ciator is not located at a 24 hour desk, a red strobe light shall be placed above the entrance providing the most immediate access to the annuciator, except for outside annunciators, which shall have the strobe light directly above the annunciator. Annunciators shall not be concealed. If no annunciator is required, the control unit may be concealed; provided that if a trouble signal is not readi- -44- ,. ly evident because of the unit location, a yellow flashing light shall be prominently displayed outside the area where the control unit is located as a remote trouble signal. A sign shall be adjacent to the light stating, "FIRE ALARM TROUBLE - CALL MAINTENANCE." The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. (e) Zones shall be as follows: (i) Apartments - with breezeway style (see figure 7-1): A single zone (non-annunciating) control unit shall be used for each building. A red strobe light shall be located on the face of the building, at the eaves, adjacent to each vertical set of pull stations. The light(s) may be powered by an auxiliary set of con- tacts on pull stations and detectors. Only the light adjacent to that area where a firefighter must enter the building to find the initiating device will flash during the alarm. (ii) Hotels, Motels, or Apartments (non-breezeway) A multiple zone control unit with .annunciator is required and shall be zoned not less than one zone per floor per building. (f) If the system is not centrally supervised by an approved monitoring agency or 24 hour desk, a sign shall be located above each pull station which states: "LOCAL ALARM ONLY, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 332-2131," and shall contain the address of the property protected. The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. If a 24 hour desk is provided for monitoring, a single sign may be placed at the telephone operators' switchboard or the. constantly attended location in lieu of the above requirement stating, "WHEN FIRE ALARM SOUND, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 332-2131" and containing the address of the building protected by the alarm may be permitted in lieu of the above requirements. The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. 8. (g) A fire department key box shall be located on an outside wall adjacent to the leasing office in an approved loca- tion. This box shall contain all fire alarm control keys. 2) Group R, Division 3 Occupancies which are used by more than five persons, three of which are under 18 years of age, not related by blood or marriage, shall be provided with system smoke detectors protecting each sleeping area which connect to an approved automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting all occupants. EXCEPTION: Foster homes as defined by the State of Texas. 3) Group R Occupancies shall be provided with single station, hard-wired smoke detectors to protect each sleeping area as required by Section 1210 of the Building Code. 4) See Section 11 for requirements for fire alarms in exis- ting buildings. POWER SUPPLY AND WIRING (a) All required fire alarm systems shall have an approved secondary power supply which shall be capable of operating -45- m '' ~ .r. ' ~ ~ ~ the entire system for not less than 24 hours under non- alarm conditions, and 15 minutes under alarm conditions. Upon interruption of the normal power, the system shall be automatically transferred to the secondary source of power, and full power shall be obtained within 60 seconds of transfer. Except as otherwise specified, the secondary source of power may be one of the following: (i) Generators; (ii) Storage batteries; (iii) Separate electrical service from the normal service; (iv) Separate substations of the same electrical service. When generators are provided they shall be served by a fuel supply sufficient to operate the system as required by this section. (b) Wiring shall be listed for Fire Alarm System use by an approved testing agency. All wiring installed on exterior locations shall be in rigid conduit. Wiring installed inside within the 7-1/2" feet of floor level shall be in rigid conduit or wire-mold. -46- r= r FIGORE 7-1 STROBE STROBE ZONE 1 ZONE 2 *1 ~- strobes on --~ *2 access side TOP VIEW (A) PARKING LOT OR STREET ACCESS ON ONE SIDE. (B) BREEZEWAYS CONTINUOUS THROUGH THE BUILDING. STROBE STROBE ZONE 1 ZONE Z 1* 2* *1 II_^ TOP VIEW (A) PARKING LOT OR STREET ACCESS ON BOTH SIDES OF BUILDING OR BUILDINGS WITH WALKWAY ACCESS ONLY. (B) BREEZEWAYS CONTINUOUS THROUGH THE BUILDING. STROBE STROBE ZONE 1 ZONE 2 1* 2* - - divider - - F..- wa 11 --~j _ - TOP VIEW (A) PARKING LOT OR ST REF.T ACCESS ON ONE OR BOTH SIllES, OR BUILDINGS WITH ONLY WALKWAY ACCESS. (B) BREEZEWAYS NOT CONTINUOUS ,k3 *~ THROUGH THE BUILDINGS. STROBE STROBE ZONE 3 ZONE 4 -_ - ----- _._ -`- - - FBONT VIEW *~ ~ * Q Q Q ~ ~ ~ ~ Q Q (A) SAMPLE ELEVATION LOCATIONS -47- "` i ~~ `9. PRECEDENCE When a fire alarm system is approved for use in combination with a public address or other means of communication, the fire alarm signal shall take precedence over such other communication system upon activation of the fire alarm system. 10. SPECIAL PROVISIONS (a) The requirements for fire alarm systems under Section 7 may be reduced upon inspection of plans, in other than high-rise, Group I, and Group E Occupancies if the building is protected by an approved sprinkler system with shut-off valves and water flow devices supervised in an approved manner. (b) All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that the failure of any single alarm-actuating or alarm-indicating device will not interfere with the normal operation of any other such devices. 11. REQUIRED INSTALLATIONS IN EXISTING BUILDINGS (a) Effective on the adoption date of this Code, the provisions of this appendix applicable to new occupancies shall also apply to the following existing occupancies: (1) All Group R occupancies other than those covered by Section 7F(2), except that required single station smoke detectors may be battery operated as set forth in Section 1210 of the Building Code even though such detectors were not required at the time of the construction; (2) Night clubs having an occupant load of over 200; (3) Restaurants with dancing having an occupant load of over 300. (b) Effective as specified in the Building Code Appendix 2, high-rise occupancies shall be provided with a fire alarm system. High-rise fire alarm systems installed in existing buildings shall be an automatic or manually operated system. Actuation of any automatic or manual device shall initiate an alarm signal on the alarming floor, the floor above, and the floor below and shall identify on an annunciator the zone from which the alarm signal originated. (1) Manual alarm actuating devices shall be installed adjacent to each exit from each floor level, and at guards' sta- tions and telephone operators' switchboards and shall be in accordance with Section 6 of this Appendix. (2) System smoke detectors shall be located as follows: (i) In every elevator lobby; (ii) In Group B, Division 2 Occupancies, system smoke detectors shall be located in all common corridors when the corridor does not have the required fire resistive rating called for by the Building Code, Appendix 2. Detectors shall be located at a distance of not more than 30 feet between detectors or 15 feet from any wall. (iii) In Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, system smoke detectors shall be located in all common corridors at a distance of not more than 30 feet between detectors -48- -%s +v. ., d ~Pi~ ~ i " :a or 15 feet from any wall. Single station detectors shall be installed to protect all sleeping areas as prescribed in Section 1210 of the Building Code. Battery powered detectors may be installed when hard-wired detectors were not required at the time of construction. (3) Sprinkler system water-flow detectors, when provided, shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 15 seconds. (4) Alarm indicating devices shall be installed such that they are sufficiently audible to be recognizable in an alarming zone as a fire alarm signal. In buildings classified as Group B, Division 2 or buildings classified as Group R, Division 1, in Height Zone I of Building Code, Appendix 2, bells or horns are permitted. In Group R, Division I Occupancies, higher than Height Zone I, an occupant voice notification system shall be provided in accordance with Section 7 D(1)(d)(i) of this Appendix. (5) (i) Control units and annunciators shall be located in the fire control room, and a duplicate annunciator shall be located either at a constantly attended location or in. a. common._.corridor adjacent to a main entrance. The duplicate annunciator shall not be concealed. (ii) Control units shall either be supervised by an approved monitoring agency or by personnel at an approved constantly attended location. If a 24 hour desk is provided for monitoring, a sin- gle sign shall be placed at the telephone operators' switchboard or the constantly attended location stat- ing, "WHEN FIRE ALARM SOUNDS, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 332-2131," and containing the address of the building protected by the alarm may be permit- ted. The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches. (6) Zones shall be arranged such that not less than one zone per floor level is provided and which will give a distinct signal for water flow detection. (7) Control circuits to be operated upon alarm activation shall include but not be limited to the following: (i) Automatic elevator recall (ii) When corridor smoke detection is provided in accor- dance with Section 11(b)2(ii) of this Appendix air handling systems shall be shut-off or placed in 100 per cent exhaust mode on the fire floor. (iii) Stairwell pressurization when provided. (iv) Remote door unlatching when provided. (v) Smoke or fire doors which are automatic closing when provided. ' (8) When required by the Chief, a fire department key box shall be provided, containing all fire alarm control keys. (c) All existing one and two family dwellings which are sold or altered, repaired, renovated or improved in any manner requiring a building permit shall be provided with smoke detectors as required in Section 1210 of the Building Code. The owner of any dwelling -49- ,,. «; .l ,;. which is sold or repaired in violation of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (d) Mobile homes which are sold, rented, remodeled, or relo- cated within or into the City of Fort Worth shall have a smoke detector provided in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 1210 of the Building Code. (e) Rented or leased residential occupancies. (1) For purposes of this subsection, the term dwelling unit shall include the following: (i) All one family, two family and multi-family dwe11- ings, including mobile homes; (ii) All one family, two family and multi-family dwellings where one or more rooms are rented for use as a per- manent residence under a single lease. (2) All dwelling units which are currently rented, leased or sub-leased or are hereafter rented, leased, or subleased shall be provided with smoke detectors which meet the requirements of Section 1210 of the Building Code, except that such detectors may be battery operated in accordance with Section 11(a)1 of this Appendix. Those occupancies which are leased for the first time or to a new lessee after the adoption date of this Code shall have smoke detectors installed prior to occupancy by the lessee. The smoke detector purchase and installation shall be the sole responsibility of the landlord. (3) Duty to inspect and repair. (i) Upon commencement of a tenant's possession of a dwelling unit containing a smoke detector, the land- lord shall have a duty to test the smoke detector to verify that it is in good working order. Upon instal- lation of a smoke detector by a landlord after com- mencement of the tenant's possession of a dwelling unit, the landlord shall have a duty to test the smoke detector at the time to verify that it is in good working order. (ii) During the term of the rental agreement or any renew- al or extension thereof, the landlord shall have a duty to inspect and repair a smoke detector only if the tenant has given notice to the landlord of mal- function or has made a request to the landlord for inspection or repair. The notice to the landlord need not be in writing unless written notice is required in the Rental Agreement. The landlord shall comply with the tenant's request for inspection and repair within a reasonable time, considering the availabili- ty of material, labor and utilities. (iii) A landlord shall not have a duty to repair a smoke detector if the damage or malfunction is caused by the tenant or the tenant's family, guests, or invit- ees during the term of the rental agreement or any renewal or extension period of the rental agreement. Provided, however, a landlord shall have a duty to repair or replace a smoke detector covered by this subsection if the tenant pays in advance for the reasonable cost of the repair or replacement, includ- ing labor, materials, taxes, and overhead. -50- ' +*. { ..3 .• 4~ , ~* -,. ~~ (iv) A landlord shall have satisfied the duty to inspect or repair a damaged or malfunctioning smoke detector if, after a test of the smoke detector, the test indicates that the smoke detector is in good working order. (v) After commencement of possession by the tenant of a dwelling unit, the landlord shall have no duty to provide replacement batteries for a battery operated smoke detector which was in good working order accor- ding to a test of the smoke detector at the time of commencement of possession by the tenant. (4) A person commits an offense if as landlord of a dwelling unit that person: {i) fails to install a smoke detector in compliance with this section; or (ii) fails to test or repair a smoke detector in compli- ance with this section. 12. MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS All fire alarm systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired when defec- tive. Such systems shall be extended, altered or augmented as neces- sary to maintain and continue protection whenever any building so equipped is altered, remodeled or added to. All additions, repairs, alterations and servicing shall be in accordance with this Appen- dix. An approved log shall be kept on the premises to indicate when the system was checked and/or serviced, and a tag issued by the Fire Department indicating test dates shall be placed in the control unit. This tag shall not be removed. 13. TAMPERING WITH FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Any person who willfully and maliciously tampers with, molests, injures, or breaks any fire protection equipment, fire protection installation, fire alarm apparatus, wire, or signal, or willfully and maliciously sends, gives, transmits, or sounds any false alarm of fire, by means of any fire alarm system or signal or by any other means or methods, is guilty of a misdemeanor. II. ADD A NEW DIVISION VII TO THE CODE AND APPENDIX VII-A AS FOL- LOWS APPENDIX VII-A DIVISION VII, INSPECTION; SCHEDOLE AND PROCEDORES OF FIRE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES AND FEES. 1. (A) Certificate of Inspection for Buildings Less Than Four Stories in Height. The occupant of every commercial establishment (defined as all buildings, facilities and structures except residential dwelling units) shall be required to have a valid certificate of inspection. A Certificate of Inspection shall be valid until a subse- quent inspection takes place or until revoked; provided, however, that possession of a Certificate of Inspection shall not exempt a commercial establishment from reinspec- tion or citation for violations occurring during the period of time between inspections: A Certificate of -51- !'T' D °f i• t. ~. a. .. ~_~;, r 6 "'s ~ Inspection shall not be transferable, and any change in use, occupancy, or operation shall require a new Certifi- cate of Inspection. (B) Certificate of Inspection for Buildings of Four or More Stories in Height. The owner, building manager, or proper- ty management representative of any building four (4) or more stories high shall be required to have a valid certi- ficate of inspection for the entire building, structure, or facility. A Certificate of Inspection shall be for the entire building, structure, or facility and shall be valid until a subsequent inspection takes place or until revok- ed; provided, however, that possession of a Certificate of Inspection shall not exempt a building from reinspection or citation for violations occurring during the period of time between inspections. A Certificate of Inspection shall not be transferable, and any change in use or occu- pancy of the major portion of the building or its opera- tion shall require a new Certificate of Inspection. Such inspection shall be performed by duly authorized mem- bers of the Fort Worth Fire Department. If no hazardous conditions or violations of the Fire Code are detected at the time of the inspection, the occupant of the inspected business or the owner or building manager of a building as provided above shall be issued a Certificate of Inspec- tion. If at the time of inspection, a building is found to be not in compliance with this Code, a certificate of inspec- tion will not be issued. After notification of the viola- tions which were detected, the owner, manager, or occupant shall be required to remedy the conditions of violation, and a citation may be issued. The occupant, owner or manager shall be notified of a time at which reinspection will occur. The date for reinspection shall not be more than 30 days from the time of the original inspection. 2. Conditions of Certificates of Inspection. The issuance or granting of a Certificate of Inspection shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No certificate presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful. 3. Inspection Fee. A fire inspection fee will be charged not more than once per year for a fire inspection of any occupancy or building except private residences. Any permits required by the Fire Code may require a separate inspection, and the fee for such permits shall be in addition to the Certificate of Inspection fee, provided, however, that this Section shall not prohibit inspections from occurring more often than once per year. 4. Retention of Certificate of Inspection. Certificates of Inspection shall at all times be kept on the premises designat- ed therein and shall at all times be posted in a conspicuous location and be subject to inspection by an officer of the fire or police department or other authorized persons. 5. Revocation of Certificates of Inspection. Any Certificate of Inspection issued under this code may be suspended or revoked when it is determined after a hearing by the Chief that: -52- ~' {xn ~ i a;~ .w^. ~ ,, ~ • v'-. yes+±+;~ [.~...-~ a. • : ~ ~ v ti (a) It is used by a person other than the person to whom the certificate was issued; or (b) It is used for a location other than that for which it was issued; or (c) Any of the conditions or limitations set forth in the Certificate have been violated; or (d) The possessor of the Certificate fails, refuses, or ne- glects to comply with any order or notice served upon him under the provisions of this code within the time period provided therein; or (e) There has been any false statement or misrepresentations as to a material fact in the plans, specifications or documentation on which the permit or application was based. Whenever a change in use or occupancy of a building occurs, the existing Certificate of Inspection shall be automatically revoked and a new Certificate of Inspection shall be required. 6. (a) The following two elements shall be used in determining an inspection fee to be charged: I. Number of Square Feet in Building II. Number of Stories in Building (b) The inspection fee shall be developed according to the following formula: (To,tal floor area fee) + (multiple story charge) I. Charge per square foot of floor space of the busi- ness, structure or facility inspected: Number of Square Feet Base Fee Less than 5,000 $ 20.00 5,001 10,000 $ 25.00 10,000 25,000 $ 30.00 25,001 50,000 $ 45.00 50,001 75,000 $ 70.00 75,001 100,000 $ 95.00 Greater than 100,000 shall be charged the base rate of $95 plus $15.00 for each additional 50,000 square feet of floor area, or portion thereof. II. Multiple Story Charge: an additional charge of $5.00 per floor shall be charged for inspection of multi-story buildings four stories or more in height. III. Shopping malls shall be assessed an inspection fee based on total floor area of the public areas within the structure plus the per story charge. The individual tenant spaces will be assessed on the basis of the square footage of the individual space. 7. Special Fees A special fee shall be charged for those items listed below, according to the following schedule: (a) Permits required by the Fire Code (See Chapter 4) (b) Standpipes testing $150.00 (c) Official fire reports 5.00 (d) Knox lock rental 10.00 (e) Knox lock deposit 40.00 -53- ,fl ;, ~~. •~ ~ ~ '- ,, ~~ %i e T s ~ • +:~ .~` ~' .'y"h~..~. w~-`'4SS 8. Failure to Pay Inspection or Special Fees. Any person, busi- ness, owner or manager that fails to pay the required fees resulting from a fire inspection, testing, report, registra- tion, rental or deposit within a forty-five (45) day period from the statement date shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be issued a citation as prescribed by the Fire Code. Each day that the charges are delinquent shall constitute a separate offense. 9. Optional Billing Any owner or manager of a building of less than four stories and that is occupied by multiple tenants may elect to have all Certificates of Inspection required within his building billed directly to the owner or manager of the building. The owner or manager must make a written request to the Fire Marshal that they are to be billed directly and that the owner or manager will take responsibility for the charges. Charges shall be the same as if each tenant was billed sepa- rately. III. THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS (EXHIBIT "B") IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS AS FOLLOWS: STANDARD 10-1: UNIFORM FIRE CODE: Selection, Installation, Inspec- tion, Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers See Sections 10.301(a); 10.303(b); 24.113(b), (c), (d); 30.104(b); 30.105(b) and 45.209(b), 45.307(a), 79.205{a) and 79.807(c), Uniform Fire Code. This standard, with certain exceptions, is based upon the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Portable Fire Extinquishers, NFPA 10-1981. Part I of this standard contains the exceptions to NFPA 10-1981. Part I: Admendments Sec. 10.101. The National Fire Protection Association Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10-1981, applies to the selec- tion, installation, inspection, maintenance and testing of portable fire extinguishers except as follows: (1) through (4) Unchanged. (5) Sec. 3-2.2 is changed by amending the second sentence to read as follows: One half of the extinguishers required by Table No. 3-2.1 may be omitted when the building is equipped with a Class I or III standpipe system that complies with the Uniform Fire Code. (6) through (9) Unchanged. Part II: is deleted. STANDARD 81-1 Sec. 81 .101 . (1) through (5) Unchanged. (6) Sec. 4-3 is deleted. -54- w ~ ~ •> ':aqS ,:- <~ ~ •TA ~' > >~r 4,s x • i~^ ~ a (7) through (11) Unchanged. (12) Add an exception to Section 5-3.1 as follows: EXCEPTION: In buildings served by a single automatic sprinkler system, the hose stations may be supplied from the ceiling sprinkler piping downstream of the sprinkler control valve." Sec. 81.102. (1) through (8) Unchanged. (9) Add an exception to Section 5-8 as follows: EXCEPTION: In buildings served by a single automatic sprinkler system, the hose stations may be supplied from the ceiling sprinkler piping downstream of the sprinkler control valve." Part I-A, II-A, I-B, and II-B Parts I-A and II-A shall be combined into a single docu- went to be known as Standard 81-1, and parts I-B and II-B shall be combined into a single document to be known as Standard 81-2. -55- ~~/f ~ ~~"~ ' City of Fort Worth, texas CITY MANAGER 1 ACCOUNTING.2 .1~ayor and ~ouncal ~C®anrrtuni~ati®n TRANSPORTgTlONIPUer rr. ~.~.,.,.... _ F~r2E ADMINIS DATE ~ tgTloN.l REFERENCE NUMBER SUBJECT AdOptiOn of the City Of Fort PAGE 12/18/84 G-6188 Worth Fire Code :o~ 1 Background Since 1964, the City of Fbrt Worth has been operating under the provisions of ~ the City of Fort Worth Fire Code which has been updated only minimally. Recog- ; nixing that the nature of fire prevention and fire safety has changed signi.fi- ' cantly since that time, the fire department has completed its review of the 1982 Uniform Fire Code which is published by the International Conference of Building Officials. The new fire code will significantly increase the level of ~ life safety provided citizens of Fort Worth in both new and existing buildings and is designed to be ccarq~atible with the 1982 Uniform Building Code which is also proposed for adoption at this time. The fire and building codes will therefore correlate and eliminate many existing conflicts. The ro sed amendments have been reviewed in three ublic heari i p po p ngs. Addition- ally, a sub-cceanittee which included representatives frown several organizations such as the Building Owners and Managers' Association, Associated General Corr tractors, and Texas Christian University, has reviewed the proposed retroactive provisions. •The provisions included in the proposed code were recannended by this sub-ccatmittee for adoption. The Code's local amendments include the following: 1} revision of fire lane and fire hydrant criteria modeled after those currently in existence; 2) anew section addressing the storage and handling of new and used ve- hicle tires; 3) revision of the fireworks article modeled after existing criteria; 4) changes to the requirements for storage and handling. of flammable liquids; 5) revision of the article on high-piled stock; 6) revision for clarity of the existing fire alarm ordinance; and 7) addition of new provisions for retroactive life safety requirements for existing buildings and existing high-rise structures. Recc~nendation It is recamlended that the City Council adopt the 1982 Uniform Fire Code and its appendices (Exhibit A), the 1982 Uniform Fire Ode Standards (Exhibit B), and the local amendments to the Code and the Standards (Exhibit C). APPROVED BY ~lTY COUNCIL VS:kcq AttacYu~uent J A IV ~ 1985 ' ~q ~ pity ~elc-~tasy a€ ~ ~itU SUBMITTED FOR 1Mt CITY MANAGER'S DISPOSITION 8Y COUNCIL• PROCESSED BY ~ OFFICE BY: p APPROVED ORIGINATING [f OTHER (DESCRIBE) DEPARTMENT HEAD: Chief H. L. McMillen CITY SECRETARY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORM ION CONTACT ~On Peacock Ext. 6807 Adopted Ordinance ~!o DATE . ~ f