8.05.030 Local amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code.
Chapters 1 through 12, 20 through 40, 50 through 67, and 80 and Appendices B through I, K, L, and N (2021 Editions) are adopted by reference as adopted by the State of Alaska, with the following additional revisions:
Chapter 1 (Administration) of the IFC is revised by replacing all references to permits with “plan review, inspection and approval” in Section 105, and the related permit requirements of Sections 301.2, 308.2, 315.2, 608.2, 901.3, 1101.3, 1207.3.7.1(1), 2001.3, 2101.2, 2201.2, 2401.3, 2501.2, 2601.2, 2701.5, 2801.2, 2901.2, 3001.2, 2301.2, 3201.2, 3103.4, 3401.2, 3501.2, 3601.2, 3701.3, 5001.5, 5101.2, 5301.2, 5401.2, 5501.2, 5601.2, 5701.4, 5801.2, 5901.2, 6001.2, 6101.2, 6201.2, 6301.2, 6401.2, 6501.2, 6601.2, and 6701.2.
Amend by deleting all references to the “ICC Electrical Code” and replacing them with “Electrical Code as adopted by KMC.”
Amend by deleting all references to the “NFPA 70” and replacing them with “Electrical Code as adopted by KMC.”
Amend by deleting all references to the “International Fuel Gas Code” and the “International Plumbing Code” and by replacing them with “Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC.”
111 Means of Appeals. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
112.4 Violation Penalties. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
113.4 Failure to Comply. Delete and replace with:
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $500.00 dollars. Each and every day shall constitute a separate violation.
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems. Amend by adding a new subsection to read:
903.3.1.2.4 Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine Rooms
Where the provisions of this code require the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms must occur as described in NFPA 13, and ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the fire sprinkler head for the top of elevator shafts may have a globe valve installed so the single head can be turned off in an emergency. The globe valve must be marked and sealed or locked in the open position.
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine room is:
(1) Separated from the remainder of the building as described in Section 3006.4;
(2) Smoke detection is provided in accordance with NFPA;
(3) Notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location; and
(4) Fire extinguisher is provided in the elevator machine room.
907.1.2 Fire Alarm Shop Drawings. Amend by adding the following to the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
System riser diagrams and Fire system designer stamp, signature, date.
907.2.2 Group B. Amend by deleting the exception.
907.2.7 Group M. Amend by deleting Exception 2.
907.2.8.1 Manual Fire Alarm System. Amend by deleting Exception 2.
907.2.9.1 Manual Fire Alarm System. Amend by deleting Exception 2.
915.1 Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Add a new subsection 915.1.1.1, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, to read as follows:
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on each floor level of Groups I-1, I-2, I-4 and R occupancies. Where there are sleeping rooms on a floor, the detector shall be placed outside the sleeping rooms. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. All carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code.
1009.1 Stairway Width. Amend by adding exception to read:
3. Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of Section 1009.
1021.1 General. Amend by adding a new sentence at the end of the section to read:
Exterior exit balconies shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the means of egress.
Chapter 56, Section 5601.1 (Scope) of the IFC. Revised to insert “and KMC 8.20, Fireworks Control” after “The provisions of this chapter.”
Chapter 56, Section 5601.1.3 (Fireworks) of the IFC. Revised, with the exception remaining, to read:
“The storage, use, and handling of fireworks is prohibited except as allowed in this section and KMC 8.20, Fireworks control.”
(Ords. 2004-2003, 2090-2005, 2281-2008, 2662-2012, Repealed and Reenacted Ord. 3333-2023)