First Published in the Wichita Eagle on November 9, 2010 CLEAN 11/02/2010 ORDINANCE NO

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1 First Published in the Wichita Eagle on November 9, 2010 CLEAN 11/02/2010 ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND CITY OF WICHITA AMENDMENTS THERETO, AMENDING CHAPTER AND REPEALING THE ORIGINAL OF CHAPTER OF SAID CODE. KANSAS: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVENING BODY OF THE CITY OF WICHITA, as follows: Section 1. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby created to read Adoption of the International Fire Code. The International Fire Code, as published by the International Codes Council, Inc., 2006 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G and from the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code, Appendices H, I & J, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, subject to such amendments thereto as are set forth hereinafter. 1

2 Section 2. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas is hereby Chapter 1, Section amended - Historic buildings. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Historic buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as historic buildings when such buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. Fire protection in designated historic buildings and structures shall be provided in accordance with an approved fire protection plan developed in accordance with the provisions of the 2006 Edition International Existing Building Code. Section 3. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 1, Section created Plan review and consultation. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is created to read as follows: Section Plan review and consultation. When submittal documents or consultation requests are required by Section of the International Fire Code, a plan review fee or consultation fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review or consultation services for on-site preliminary consultations, underground fire protection main plans review and site inspections, and plan review and on-site inspection for alternative fire suppression systems. Said plan review or consultation fee shall be $ The plan review or consultation fees specified in this section are separate fees from those fees set forth in Section 2

3 108.2 of the International Building Code and are in addition to building permit fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or consultation or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section of the International Building Code, an additional plan review fee or consultation fee shall be charged at the same rate. Section 4. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 1, Section amended Permits required. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire code official. Permit fees, if any, shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official. In instances where laws or regulations are enforceable by departments other than the fire department, joint approval shall be obtained from all departments concerned. Section 5. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 1, Section created Permits required, fee. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is created to read as follows: Section Permit fee. The permit fee shall be $

4 Section 6. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 1, Section created Community event stand-by permit. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is created to read as follows: Section Community event stand-by fee. An operational permit is required for community events. Completion of a Community Event Application is required when all of the following conditions apply: The City of Wichita defines a Community Event as follows: 1. Outdoor event on public and/or private property 2. Attendance in excess of 50 persons on public property and/or 250 persons on private or park property. Excludes invitation only events taking place on private property. 3. Involves a particular purpose and time. When in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety where people congregate, because of the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall comply with the Fire Department regulation formula to determine the need and number of firefighter s required for stand-by. All costs associated for event stand-by are the responsibility of the owner, agent or lessee. The rate for stand-by will be figured at $ per hour for a 2-person team on a light response vehicle and $ per hour for a minimum 3-person team on a heavy response vehicle. The regulation formula identified below will be used by the fire code official to determine the number of standby personnel required. FACTOR GRADATION CROWD SIZE* _ ALCOHOL ALLOWED? NO SOLD BYO/FREE _ COST OF ADMISSION $20+ $1-19 FREE _ DAYTIME OR DAY NIGHT NIGHTIME? 0 2 _ ACCESS ADEQUATE? VERY MOD NOT _ 4

5 IS EVENT INSURED? YES NOT 0 2 _ HAZ CONDITIONS? NO MOD YES fireworks _ Overcrowding APPROVED IN HOUSE (+ OR -) _ MEDICAL/FIRE STAFF? EXPERIENCE WITH EVENT (+ OR -) _ *Figure 3 firefighters per 4000 attendees above Total: _ Use of this matrix will estimate the number of personnel necessary to adequately staff medical/fire for special events. Certain annual events will also factor in past experience, which can affect the staffing levels necessary. Section 7. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 1, Section amended LP-gas. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is LP-gas. An operational permit is required for: 1. Storage and use of LP-gas. Exception: A permit is not required for individual containers with a 100-gallon ( L) water capacity or less serving occupancies in Group R Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas. 3. Failure to obtain said permit could result in the fire code official ordering the removal of any tank over 100 gallon ( L) water capacity. 5

6 Section 8. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 1, Section amended Open flames and candles. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Open flames and candles. An operational permit is required to use open flames or candles in connection with all assembly areas. Exceptions can be made by the fire code official. Section 9. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 1, Section amended Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies. A construction permit is required to erect an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess of 200 square feet (37 m2) and canopies in excess of 400 square feet (37m2). Permit fee for tents and air supported structures 1,000 square feet ( m2) or less in floor area is $ A $10.00 charge will be added for each additional 1,000 square feet ( m2) or fraction thereof. Exceptions: 1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes. 6

7 2. Funeral tents and curtains or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral services. 3. Fabric canopies and awnings open on all sides which comply with all of the following: 3.1 Individual canopies shall have a maximum size of 700 square feet (65m2). 3.2 The aggregate area of multiple canopies placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700 square feet (65m2) total. 3.3 A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to structures and other tents shall be maintained. Section 10. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 1, Section amended Inspection Requests. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the fire code official that such work is ready for inspection. The fire code official is authorized to require that every request for inspection be filed not less than one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the fire code official. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code. Section 11. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby 7

8 Chapter 1, Section amended Overcrowding. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Overcrowding. No person shall permit overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity, as set forth in the International Building Code, of a building or a portion thereof. In determining whether the capacity of a building or any portion thereof has been exceeded, all persons within or upon the premises in questions shall be considered, including patrons, guests, employees, entertainers and management personnel. Upon finding any overcrowding conditions or obstructions in aisles, passageways or other means of egress, or any condition which constitutes a life safety hazard, the Fire Chief, the Chief s authorized agent, or any law enforcement officer shall be authorized to take such action as is necessary to insure the safety of persons in and around the building or portion thereof, including causing the event or ongoing operation of business to be stopped until such condition or obstruction is corrected, or, upon approval of the Fire Chief, any Deputy Fire Chief or Fire Marshal, may cause the premises to be locked until such condition is corrected. In the event any building or portion thereof is ordered locked by the Fire Chief or the Chief s designee as provided herein, the owner or occupant of such building or portion thereof may appeal the order to the City Council within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the order. The appeal must be in writing and filed with the city clerk and shall be heard promptly. Such an appeal shall stay the order locking the premises. In the event the order is upheld by the City Council, the owner or occupant of such building or portion thereof may appeal to the district court as provided by state law; however such appeal shall not stay the order locking the premises. 8

9 Any person violating the provision of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and in addition to the penalties provided herein, the court may, upon conviction, order the building or portion thereof in which the overcrowded conditions existed to be locked for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days. Section 12. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 1, Section amended Violation penalties. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $2, dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment. Section 13. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 1, Section amended Failure to comply. Chapter 1, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of 9

10 not more than $2, dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment. Section 14. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 2, Section 202[B] amended Educational Group E, Day care. Chapter 2, Section 202[B] of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section 202 Day care. The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision or personal care services for more than ten children older than 2 1 /2 years of age shall be classified as an E occupancy. Section 15. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 2, Section 202[B] amended Group I-4 amended Day Care Facilities. Chapter 2, Section 202[B] of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended to read as follows: [B] Section 202 Group I-4, day care facilities. This group shall include buildings and structures occupied by persons of any age who receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents or guardians, relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption, and in a place other than the home of the person cared for. A facility such as the above with ten or fewer persons shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section of the International Building Code. Places of worship during religious functions are not included. 10

11 Section 16. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 2, Section 202[B]amended Group 1-4, day care facilities, Child care facility. Chapter 2, Section 202[B] of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended to read as follows: [B] Section 202Group I-4, day care facility, Child care facility. Child care facilities that provide supervision and personal care on less than a 24-hour basis for more than ten children 2 ½ years of age or less shall be classified as Group I-4. Exception: A child day care facility that provides care for more than ten but no more than 100 children 2 1/ 2 years or less of age, where the rooms where such children are cared for are located on the level of exit discharge serving such rooms and each of these child care rooms has an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as Group E. Section 17. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 2, Section 202[B]amended R-3 (child care facility). Chapter 2, Section 202[B] of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section 202 R-3. Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including: 1. Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units. 2. Adult facilities that provide accommodations for ten or fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours. 11

12 3. Child care facilities that provide accommodations for ten or fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours. 4. Congregate living facilities with 16 or fewer persons. Section 18. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 3, Section created Asphalt Kettles. Chapter 3, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is created to read as follows: Section Definitions - Asphalt Kettles. Asphalt kettles, pots or similar or like processes utilizing heated materials applied to roof structures, shall meet the requirements of section 303 of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition. Section 19. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 3, Section amended Prohibited open burning. Chapter 3, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Prohibited open burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder or the fire department of open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation. Open burning shall be conducted between the hours of sunrise to sunset unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. 12

13 Section 20. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 3, Section amended Permit required. Chapter 3, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner, or the designate of the owner, of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Burn permit instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to. Section 21. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 3, Section created Permits required, fee. Chapter 3, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is created to read as follows: Section Permit fee. The burn permit fee shall be $ for the duration of the permit and is not refundable. Section 22. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 3, Section amended - Location. Chapter 3, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is 13

14 Section Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) from any property line, structure or road way, or within two miles of any airport or flyway, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet ( mm) of any structure. Exceptions: 1. Fires in approved containers, incinerators or destructors, or those identified and approved by the fire code official and that are used per the manufacturer s instructions shall not be less than 300 feet (91,440 mm) from property line, structure, road way, airport or flyway. Section 23. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 3, Section amended Portable outdoor fireplaces. Chapter 3, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet (4,572 mm) of a structure or combustible material. In addition the following requirements shall be met: 1. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be placed on a non-combustible surface and shall not be used on balconies or wood decks. a. EXCEPTION: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one- and two-family dwellings. 14

15 2. Portable outdoor fireplace use shall be discontinued when there is a ban or moratorium on burning issued by federal, state or local agencies. 3. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall not be used when the wind speed is in excess of 15 mph. 4. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall not be used within 500 feet (152,400 mm) of any shake shingle roof, unless provided with spark arrestor with a minimum ½ inch (12.7 mm) metal screen secured by metal wire, located on the vent/chimney. 5. Only firewood, limbs, leaves, and wood chips may be burned within the portable outdoor fireplace. Products such as paper, plastic and rubbish are not allowed. Section 24. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 5, Section amended Where required, Exception. Chapter 5, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Where required. Where a potion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 500 feet (152,400 mm). 15

16 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section or , the distance requirement shall be 500 feet (152,400 mm). Section 25. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 9, Section amended - Installation. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Installation. Fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance with the original installation standards for that system. Required systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection whenever the building is altered, remodeled or added to. Installation and alterations to fire protection systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards and shall be performed by a NICET II Wichita Licensed Fire Protection Contractor Section 26. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 9, Section amended Inspection, testing and maintenance. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. Installation and alterations to fire detection, alarm 16

17 and extinguishing systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards and shall be performed by a NICET II Wichita Licensed Fire Protection Contractor. Section 27. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Section amended - Group A-2. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m 2 ); 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. Section 28. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section amended - Group A-3. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m 2 ) 2. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. 17

18 Section 29. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section amended - Woodworking operations. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended to read as follows: [B] Section Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F-1 occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking operations in excess of 2,500 square feet (232 m 2 ) in area which generate finely divided combustible waste or use finely divided combustible materials. EXCEPTION: A room or the aggregate area of rooms containing woodworking operations within a fire area where the area is 2,500 square foot (232 m 2 ) or less. Walls that define the rooms that contain the wood working operations shall be of non-combustible construction. Section 30. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby deleted to read as follows: Section deleted Group F-1 Occupancies. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is deleted. Section 31. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section amended - Group R. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area. 18

19 Exceptions: 1. Apartment buildings of four units or less. 2. Group R-3 occupancies as regulated by this code. Section 32. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby Section amended - Group S2. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended. [B] Section Group S2 An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings having a fire area that exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) and classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section of the International Building Code or where located beneath other groups. Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies. Section 33. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section amended - Commercial parking garages. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m 2 ). 19

20 Section 34. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section amended - Opening dimensions and access. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended to read as follows: [B] Section Opening dimensions and access. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width and 48 inches (1219 mm) in height. Such openings shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior. Section 35. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 9, Section amended Balconies and decks. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction, provided there is a roof or deck above. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm) below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood construction. 20

21 Section 36. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 9, Section amended Hose thread. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Hose threads. Fire hose threads and fittings used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with NFPA 1963 or as otherwise approved, and shall be compatible with fire department hose threads. Fire hose thread used in connection with fireextinguishing systems shall be national standard hose thread or as approved by the fire code official. Section 37. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 9, Section amended Fire department connections. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Fire department connections. The location of fire department hose connections shall be approved by the fire code official. The maximum distance shall be 150 feet ( mm) from a fire hydrant. The required hydrant shall be no closer than 40 feet ( mm) to the structure. Section 38. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby 21

22 Chapter 9, Section amended Where required new buildings and structures. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended to read as follows: [B] Section Where required-new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections through and provide occupant notification in accordance with section unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code A minimum of one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or water flow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. Exceptions: 1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service. 2. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies unless required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. Section 39. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby 22

23 Chapter 9, Section amended - Group A. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Group A. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in rooms containing Group A occupancies having an occupant load of 300 or more. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy. Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. Section 40. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section amended - System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section System initiation in rooms containing Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more. Activation of the fire alarm in rooms containing Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with NFPA 72. Exception: Where approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually deactivated for a period of time, not to exceed 3 minutes, for the sole purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved, constantly attended location. 23

24 Section 41. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 9, Section created - Group I-4. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is created to read as follows: [B] Section Group I-4. Group I-4 occupancies shall be equipped with an automatic fire alarm system with smoke detection in accordance with provisions set forth in K.A.R , NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Section and Section of this code. Section 42. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby Section amended - Group F-1 or S-1. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Group F-1 or S-1. Buildings and portions thereof used as Group F- 1 or S-1 occupancy having more than 50,000 square feet (4645 m 2 ) in undivided area. Exception: 1. Group S-1 aircraft repair hangars. 2. Areas completely separated by non-combustible partitions so that no one area exceeds 50,000 square feet (4645 m 2 ). Openings shall be provided with approved automatic or selfclosing devices to ensure closure of the opening. Section 43. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: 24

25 Section amended - Draft curtains. Chapter 9, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition is [B] Section Draft curtains. Where required by Table 910.3, draft curtains shall be provided in accordance with this section. The requirement for curtain boards in buildings designed to accommodate high-piled stock, as defined by the International Fire Code, shall be in accordance with Title 15 of the City Code. Exception: Where areas of buildings are equipped with ESFR sprinklers, draft curtains shall not be provided within these areas. Draft curtains shall only be provided at the separation between the ESFR sprinklers and the conventional sprinklers. Section 44. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 10, Section amended - Design occupant load. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Design occupant load. In determining means of egress requirements, the number of occupants for whom means of egress facilities shall be provided shall be determined in accordance with this section. Where occupants from accessory areas egress through a primary space, the calculated occupant load for the primary space shall include the total occupant load of the primary space plus the number of occupants aggressing though it from the accessory area. See Chapter 1, Section Overcrowding for exceeding the designed occupant load. Section 45. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 10, Section amended - Illumination emergency power. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is 25

26 [B] Section Illumination emergency power. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises electrical supply. In event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate the following areas: 1. Aisles and enclosed egress stairways in rooms and spaces that require two or more means of egress. 2. Corridors, exit enclosures and exit passageways in buildings required to have two or more exits. 3. Exterior egress components at other than their levels of exit discharge until exit discharge is accomplished for buildings required to have two or more exits. 4. Interior exit discharge elements, as permitted in Section , in buildings required to have two or more exits. The emergency power system shall provide power for duration of not less than 90 minutes and shall consist of storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with Chapter 27 of the International Building Code. Section 46. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Accessible means of egress required. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is 26

27 [B] Section Accessible means of egress required. Accessible means of egress shall comply with this section. Accessible spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress is required by Section or from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two accessible means of egress. Accessible means of egress for alterations shall comply with the American s with Disabilities Act. Section 47. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Exit stairways. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Exit Stairways. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, an exit stairway shall have a clear width of 48 inches (1,219.2 mm) minimum between handrails and shall either incorporate an area of refuge within an enlarged floor-level landing or shall be accessed from either an area of refuge complying with Section or a horizontal exit. Exceptions: 1. Unenclosed exit stairways as permitted by Section are permitted to be considered part of an accessible means of egress. 2. The area of refuge is not required at unenclosed exit stairways as permitted by Section in buildings or facilities equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section or

28 3. The clear width of 48 inches between handrails is not required at exit stairways in buildings or facilities equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section or The clear width of 48 inches (1,219.2 mm) between handrails is not required for exit stairways accessed from a horizontal exit. 5. Areas of refuge are not required at exit stairways serving open parking garages. 6. Areas of refuge are not required at exit stairways in buildings equipped throughout by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section or Areas of refuge are not required for smoke-protected seating areas complying with Section The areas of refuge are not required in Group R-2 occupancies. Section 48. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Elevators. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Elevators. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, an elevator shall comply with the emergency operation and signaling device requirements of Section 2.27 of ASME A17.1. Standby power shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2702 and The elevator shall be accessed from either an area of refuge complying with Section or a horizontal exit. 28

29 Exceptions: 1. Elevators are not required to be accessed from an area of refuge or horizontal exit in open parking garages. 2. Elevators are not required to be accessed from an area of refuge or horizontal exit in buildings and facilities equipped throughout by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section or Elevators not required to be located in a shaft in accordance with Section are not required to be accessed from an area of refuge or horizontal exit. 4. Elevators are not required to be accessed from an area of refuge or horizontal exit for smoke protected seating areas complying with Section Section 49. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Door swing. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Door swing. Egress doors shall be side-hinged or pivot hinged swinging. Exceptions: 1. Private garages, office areas, factory and storage areas with an occupant load of 10 or less. 2. Group I-3 occupancies used as a place of detention. 3. Critical or intensive care patient rooms within suites of health care facilities. 29

30 4. Doors within or serving a single dwelling unit in groups R-2 and R In other than group H occupancies, revolving doors complying with Section In other than Group H occupancies, horizontal sliding doors complying with Section are permitted in a means of egress. 7. Power-operated doors in accordance with Section Doors serving a bathroom within an individual sleeping unit in Group R In other than Group H occupancies, manually operated horizontal sliding doors are permitted in a means of egress from spaces with an occupant load of 10 or less. Section 50. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Floor Elevation. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Floor Elevation. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door. Such floor or landing shall be at the same elevation on each side of the door. Landings shall be level except for exterior landings, which are permitted to have a slope not to exceed 1 vertical to 50 horizontal (2-percent slope). Exceptions: 30

31 1. Doors serving individual dwelling units Groups R-2 and R-3 where the following apply: 1.1 A door is permitted to open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs, provided the door does not swing over the top step. 1.2 Screen doors and storm doors are permitted to swing over stairs or landings. 1.3 A door is permitted to open at the top step of a flight of interior stairs in an attached garage, provided the door does not swing over the top step. 1.4 A door is permitted to open at the top step of a flight of exterior stairs from a patio, provided there are no more than four risers. 2 Exterior doors as provided for in Section , Exception 1, and Section , which are not on an accessible route. 3 In Group R-3 occupancies not required to be Accessible units, Type A units or Type B units, the landing at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 7.75 inches (197 mm) below the top of the threshold, provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door, does not swing over the landing. 4 Variations in elevation due to differences in finish materials, but not more than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). 31

32 5 Exterior decks, patios or balconies that are part of Type B dwelling units, have impervious surfaces and that are not more than 4 inches (102 mm) below the finished floor level of the adjacent interior space of the dwelling unit. 6. Doors, gates and panels that serve as access points to buildings equipment rooms that are not normally occupied, except where serving the following: a. Electrical rooms with equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet (1829 mm) wide that contain overcurrent devices, switching devices or control devices (See IBC Section ). b. Rooms or spaces having a floor area larger than 1,000 square feet (93 m 2 ), containing a refrigerant evaporator and maintained at a temperature below 68 0 F (20 0 C) (see IBC Section ). Section 51. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Bolt locks. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Bolt locks. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted. Exceptions: 1. On doors not required for egress in individual dwelling units or sleeping units. 32

33 2. Where a pair of doors serves a storage or equipment room, manually operated edge- or surface- mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf. 3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F, or S occupancy, manually operated edge- or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf. The inactive leaf shall contain no doorknobs, panic bars, or similar operating hardware. 4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group B, F, or S occupancy, manually operated edge- or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf provided such inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress width requirements and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section The inactive leaf shall contain no doorknobs, panic bars or similar operating hardware. 5. Where a pair of doors serves patient care rooms in Group I-2 occupancies, self-latching edge- or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf provided that the inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress width requirements and the inactive leaf contains no doorknobs, panic bars, or similar operating hardware. Section 52. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Special locking arrangements in Group I-2. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended to read as follows: 33

34 [B[ Section Special Locking Arrangements in Group I-2. Approved delayed egress locks shall be permitted in a Group I-2 occupancy where the clinical needs of persons receiving care require such locking. Delayed egress locks shall be permitted in such occupancies where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section or an approved automatic smoke or heat detection system installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that the doors unlock in accordance with items 1 thru 6 below. A building occupant shall not be required to pass through more than one door equipped with a delayed egress lock before entering an exit. 1. The doors unlock upon activation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system. 2. The doors unlock upon the loss of power controlling the lock or lock mechanism. 3. The door locks shall have the capability of being unlocked by a signal from the fire command center, a nursing station or other approved location. 4. The procedures for the operation(s) of the unlocking system shall be described and approved as part of the emergency planning and preparedness required by the International Fire Code. 5. All clinical staff shall have the keys, codes, or other means necessary to operate the locking devices. 6. Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door. 34

35 Exception: Items 1 through 3 shall not apply to doors to areas where persons, because of clinical needs, require restraint or containment as part of the function of a mental hospital. Section 53. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Electromagnetically locked egress doors. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended to read as follows: [B] Section Electromagnetically Locked Egress Doors. Doors in the means of egress that are not otherwise required to have panic doors in buildings within an occupancy in Group A, B, E, M, R-1, or R-2 and doors to tenant spaces in Group A, B, E, M, R-1 or R-2 shall be permitted to be electromagnetically locked if equipped with listed hardware that incorporates a built-in switch and meets the requirements listed below: 1. The listed hardware that is affixed to the door leaf has an obvious method of operation that is readily operated under all lighting conditions. 2. The listed hardware is capable of being operated with one hand. 3. Operation of the listed hardware releases to the electromagnetic lock and unlocks the door immediately. 4. Loss of power to the listed hardware automatically unlocks the door. Section 54. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby 35

36 Chapter 10, Section amended Access to equipment rooms and areas. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Access to equipment rooms and areas. Room and areas containing equipment that must be accessed for maintenance are not required to be accessed by a stairway. Access compliance to equipment rooms and areas is subject to provisions of other adopted standards of the City of Wichita and that of OSHA. Section 55. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Common path of egress travel. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Common path of egress travel. In occupancies other than Group H-1, H-2 and H-3, the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 75 feet (22,806 mm). In Groups H- 1, H-2 and H-3 occupancies, the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm). For common path of egress travel in Group A occupancies and assembly occupancies in Group E occupancies having fixed seating, see Section Exceptions: 1. The length of a common path of egress travel in Group B, F and S occupancies shall not be more than 100 feet (30,480 mm), provided that the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section

37 2. Where a tenant space in Group B, S and U occupancies has an occupant load of not more than 30, the length of a common path of egress travel shall not be more than 100 feet (30,480 mm). 3. The length of a common path of egress travel in a Group I-3 occupancy shall not be more than 100 feet (30,480 mm). 4. The length of a common path of egress travel in a Group R-2 occupancy shall not be more than 125 feet (38,100 mm), provided that the building is protected throughout with an approved automatic system in accordance with Section or Section 56. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Dead ends. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged such that there are no dead ends in corridors more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. Exceptions: 1. In occupancies in Group I-3 of Occupancy Condition 2, 3 or 4 (see section 308.4), the dead end in a corridor shall not exceed 50 feet (15,240 mm). 2. In occupancies in Groups B, E, F, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S, and U, where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in 37

38 accordance with , the length of the dead-end corridors shall not exceed 50 feet (15,240 mm). 3. A dead-end corridor shall not be limited in length where the length of the dead-end corridor is less than 2.5 times the least width of the dead-end corridor. Section 57. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Minimum number of exits. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Minimum number of exits. All rooms and spaces within each story shall be provided with and have access to the minimum number of approved independent exits required by Table based on the occupant load of the story, except as modified in Section or For the purpose of this chapter, occupied roofs shall be provided with exits as required for stories. The required number of exits from any story, basement or individual space shall be maintained until arrival at grade or grade or the public way. Exception: Floors and basements used exclusively for the service of the building or equipment and not normally occupied, may have access to only one exit, unless classified as an H occupancy or required due to the type or size of equipment utilized. For purpose of this exception, storage rooms, maintenance offices and similar uses shall not be considered as providing service to the building. 38

39 TABLE MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS FOR OCCUPANT LOAD OCCUPANT LOAD (persons per story) MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS (per story) ,000 3 More than 1,000 4 Section 58. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 10, Section amended Buildings with one exit. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is [B] Section Single exits. Only one exit shall be required from Group R-3 occupancy buildings or from stories of other buildings as indicated in Table Occupancies shall be permitted to have a single exit in buildings otherwise required to have more than one exit if the areas served by the single exit do not exceed the limitations of Table Mixed occupancies shall be permitted to be served by single exits provided each individual occupancy complies with the applicable requirements of Table for that occupancy. Where applicable, cumulative occupant loads from adjacent occupancies shall be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section Basements with a single exit shall not be located more than one story below grade plane. 39

40 STORY OCCUPANCY TABLE STORIES WITH ONE EXIT MAXIMUM OCCUPANTS (OR DWELLING UNITS) PER FLOOR AND TRAVEL DISTANCE A, B d, E e, F d, M, U, S d 49 occupants and 75 feet (22,860 mm) travel distance First Story or Basement H-2, H-3 H-4, H-5, I, R 3 occupants and 25 feet (7,620 mm) travel distance 10 occupants and 75 feet (22,860 mm) travel distance S a 29 occupants and 100 feet (30,480 mm) travel distance Second Story B b, F, M, S a 29 occupants and 75 feet (22,860 mm) travel distance R-2 4 dwelling units and 50 feet (15,240 mm) travel distance Third Story R-2 c 4 dwelling units and 50 feet (15,240 mm) travel distance For SI: 1 foot = mm. a. For the required number of exits for parking structures, see Section b. For the required number of exits for air traffic control towers, see Section c. Buildings classified as Group R-2 equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section or and provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with Section d. Group B, F and S occupancies in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section shall have a maximum travel distance of 100 feet (30,480 mm). e. Day care maximum occupant load is

41 Section 59. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 10, Section created Standby personnel. Chapter 10, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is created to read as follows: Section Standby personnel. When, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other place where people congregate, due to the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall employ one or more qualified persons, as required and approved, to be on duty at such place. All costs associated with event standby are the responsibility of the owner, agent or lessee. Such individuals shall be subject to the fire code official 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, such individuals shall inspect the required fire appliances provided to see that they are in proper place and in good working order and shall keep diligent watch for fires during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for extinguishment of fires that may occur. Such individuals shall not be required or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties than those herein specified. See Section for stand-by fees. Section 60. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 19, Section amended Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Chapter 19, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is 41

42 Section Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with Section Section 61. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 24, Section amended Approval required. Chapter 24, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Approval required. Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 200 square feet (37 m2) and canopies in excess of 400 square feet (37m2) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official. Section 62. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 24, Section amended Permits. Chapter 24, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section and Permit fee for tents and air supported structures 1,000 square feet ( m2) or less in floor area is $ A $10.00 charge will be added for each additional 1,000 square feet ( m2) or fraction thereof. Section 63. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby 42

43 Chapter 25, Section amended Individual piles. Chapter 25, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Individual piles. Tire storage shall be restricted to individual piles not exceeding 3,750 square feet (114,300 m2) of continuous area. Piles shall not exceed 50,000 cubic feet (1416 m 3) in volume or 10 feet (3048 mm) in height. Section 64. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 33, Section amended Fireworks. Chapter 33, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Exception: 1. Storage and handling of fireworks are allowed as permitted in Section Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks is permitted in Section The use of fireworks for display as permitted in Section The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of Division 1.4G fireworks which have been tested and approved by the Wichita Fire Department for use and sale within the city limits are allowed during legalized time periods prescribed by the City of Wichita. Such fireworks shall comply with the following guidelines: 43

44 4.1 the fireworks comply with CPSC 16 CFR, Parts , and DOTn 49 CFR, Parts , for consumer fireworks 4.2 the fireworks shall be classified as Class C and/or 1.4G; and 4.3 shall emit a shower of sparks no more than 6 feet (1,828.8 mm) in any direction; and 4.4 shall not be labeled as emitting flaming balls 4.5 shall be discharged from 6:00 a.m. June 27 th to 12:00 p.m. July 5 th, or by permission from the fire code official. The Fire Chief, or their designate, can ban the use of fireworks if conditions exist that pose a hazard to life or property 4.6 no firework shall be discharged before 6:00 a.m. or after 12:00 p.m. on any date without permission from the fire code official 4.7 members of the Wichita Police Department are authorized to enforce this provision and all applicable provisions of Title 15 pertaining to the storage, use, handling and possession of fireworks within the City of Wichita 5. A list of approved fireworks shall be published annually in the official city newspaper and a copy shall be in the offices of the City Clerk and the Wichita Fire Department. 6. The sale of fireworks shall comply with requirements as determined by the Kansas State Fire Marshal s Office. Section 65. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 33, Section amended Permit required. Chapter 33, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is 44

45 Section Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section and regulated in accordance with this section. Permit application shall be made not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled date of the display. No permit shall be submitted more than 60 days prior to the scheduled date of display unless a signed contract for such display is in the applicant s possession and presented at the time of application. The permit application shall include 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 buildings, highways, and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience will be restrained; and the location of nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines and other overhead obstructions. At the time of permit application, the fire code official shall be consulted regarding the requirements for standby fire apparatus. After the permit is issued, sale, possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display shall be lawful for that purpose only. No permit shall be transferable. Permits shall be issued by the City License Collector after a recommendation from the fire code official. The license fee to engage in a public display of fireworks shall be $ per event. Section 66. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 33, Section amended Financial responsibility. Chapter 33, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued, as required by Section , the applicant shall file with the City Clerk a corporate surety bond in the principal sum of not less than $500,000 or a public liability insurance policy for the same amount, for injury or death to persons or injury to property for the purpose of the payment of all damages to persons or 45

46 property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by the permit upon which any judicial judgment results. The fire code official is authorized to specify a greater or lesser amount when, in his or her opinion, conditions at the location of use indicate a greater or lesser amount is required. Government entities shall be exempt from this bond or insurance requirement. Section 67. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 33, Section created permit for indoor pyrotechnic special effects material. Chapter 33, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is created to read as follows: Section Permit for Indoor Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. A permit is required to manufacture, compound, store, or use pyrotechnic special effect material. A permit for the use of pyrotechnic special effect material, or to conduct an indoor pyrotechnic display, shall be granted only to a pyrotechnic operator. Permit applications shall be made not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled use or date of the display. No permit shall be submitted more than 60 days prior to the scheduled date of a use or display unless a signed contract for such use of display is in the applicant s possession and presented at the time of application. The permit application shall include a diagram of the location and a plan or the use of the pyrotechnic material. At the time of the permit application, the fire code official shall be consulted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus. After the permit has been issued, possession, storage and use of pyrotechnic material of the purpose indicated in the plan at the location shown shall be lawful for that purpose only. No permit shall be transferable. Permits shall be issued by the City 46

47 Treasurer s Office after a recommendation from the fire code official. The license fee to engage in the use of pyrotechnic material or to conduct an indoor pyrotechnic display shall be $ per event. Section 68. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby Chapter 33, Section amended Clearance. Chapter 33, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is Section Clearance. Spectators, spectator parking areas, fire and emergency response personnel and their vehicles, and dwellings, buildings, or structures shall not be located within the display site. Exceptions: 1. This provision shall not apply to pyrotechnic special effects and displays using Division 1.4G materials before a proximate audience in accordance with NFPA This provision shall not apply to unoccupied dwellings, buildings and structures with the approval of the building owner and the fire code official. 3. Where the fire code official requires additional distance to dwellings, buildings, structures or areas with special hazards. The fire code official shall determine the approved minimum distance to outdoor display sites and sites shall be in accordance with NFPA 1123, table Section 69. Section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby 47

48 Chapter 38, Section amended Maximum capacity within established limits. Chapter 38, Section of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Section Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 100 gallons ( L). Containers greater than 100 gallons ( L) are prohibited within the city limits where public gas utilities are provided. Exceptions: 1. In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features, such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department. 2. Pre existing installations until said property changes ownership 3. Storage of portable LP-gas containers awaiting use or resale. See section 3809 Section 70. The original of section of the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, is hereby amended. Section 71. The ordinance shall be included in the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas, and shall be effective upon publication once in the official paper. ADOPTED at Wichita, Kansas, this 9 th day of November,

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