The International Fire Code 2021 Edition
(IFC), Chapters 13 - 19, 41 - 49, and 68 - 79 are reserved. The
International Fire Code 2021 Edition (IFC), Chapters 1 - 12, 20
- 40, 50 - 67, and 80 and Appendices B -1, K, L, and N are adopted by reference
to regulate all occupancies and buildings for the safeguarding of life and
property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage,
handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from other
conditions hazardous to life and property, except that the IFC
is revised by deleting all the references to "ICC Electrical
Code" or "NFPA 70" and replacing those references with
"Electrical Code as adopted by
8 AAC
70.025, as amended from time to time" and the
IFC is revised by deleting all the references to
"International Fuel Gas Code", with the exception of Chapter 3
Section 304 and Chapters 6 and 7, deleting all the references to
"International Plumbing Code", and replacing the references to
"International Fuel Gas Code" and "International
Plumbing Code" with "Plumbing Code as adopted by
8 AAC
63.010, as amended from time to time". Additionally, the
IFC is changed with the following revisions:
(1) Chapter 1 (Administration) of the
IFC is revised by deleting Sections 103, 104.2, 104.3, 104.4,
104.5, 104.6, 104.7, 104.12, 106, 108, 109, and 111;
(2) Chapter 1 (Administration) of the
IFC, is revised by deleting 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;
(3) in Chapter 2, Section 202 (General
definitions) of the IFC, the definition of "airport" is revised
by deleting "with an overall length greater than 39 feet (11 887 mm) and an
overall exterior fuselage width greater than 6.6 feet (2012 mm)";
(4) in Chapter 2, Section 202 (General
definitions) of the IFC, the definition for "occupancy
classification", the introductory language of the sub-definition of "Educational
Group E: Group E, day care facilities" is revised by adding a sentence at the end
to read: "Family child care homes occupied as their primary residence (Group R-3)
operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total
of 12 children of any age without conforming to the requirements of a Group E
occupancy except for (1) smoke alarms as described in Section 907.2.11.2; (2)
carbon monoxide detectors and alarms as specified in Section 908 adhering to
AS
18.70.095; (3) means of egress requirements of
Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by
Section 1029, in napping or sleeping rooms; and (4) fire extinguisher
requirements as described in the IFC.";
(5) Chapter 3, Section 307.2 (Permit required)
of the IFC, is revised to read: "Approval. The fire chief of a
registered fire department having jurisdiction may allow a fire for recognized
silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention, or control
of disease or pests, or a bonfire. An application, as required by the fire chief
of that registered fire department, must be presented by the owner of the land
upon which the fire is to be kindled before kindling that fire.";
(6) Chapter 3, Section 308.3 (Group A
occupancies) of the IFC, is revised to read: "308.3 Group A
occupancies. The use of open flame in connection with a public meeting or
gathering for the purposes of deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement,
instruction, education, recreation, awaiting transportation, or similar purposes
in assembly or educational occupancies must be done in consultation with the
registered fire department having jurisdiction.";
(7) Chapter 3 of the IFC is
revised by deleting Section 311.5 (Placards);
(8) Chapter 4, Section 403.4 Group E
occupancies of the IFC, is revised by adding a new section403.4.4 to read:
"403.4.4 False Alarms. False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the
purpose of this section.";
(9)
Chapter 4, Section 403.9.2.1 (College and university buildings) of the IFC, is
revised by adding a new section403.9.2.1.3 to read: "403.9.2.1.3 False Alarms.
False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purpose of this
section.";
(10) Chapter 4, Section
405.2 (Frequency) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second
sentence at the end of the section to read: "False alarms may not be counted as a
fire drill for the purpose of this section.";
(11) Chapter 4, Section 407.1 (General) of the
IFC, is revised to read: "407.1 General. The provisions of
Sections 407.2 through 407.7 shall be applicable, in the discretion of the fire
chief of the registered fire department that has jurisdiction, where hazardous
materials are located on the premises.";
(12) Chapter 5, Section 501.3 (Construction
documents) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second paragraph
to read: "The fire chief of the registered department may require fire apparatus
access roads, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection water supplies,
fire protection and utility equipment identification and access, and emergency
responder radio coverage in accordance with this chapter. Documentation shall be
provided indicating that the fire chief has been involved in discussion regarding
fire apparatus access roads, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection
water supplies, fire protection and utility equipment identification and access,
and emergency responder radio coverage.";
(13) Chapter 6, Section 606.3.3.2 Grease
accumulation of the IFC., is revised to read; "606.3.3.2 Grease
accumulation. If during the inspection it is found that hoods, grease-removal
devices, fans, ducts or other appurtenances have an accumulation of grease, those
components shall be cleaned in accordance with NFPA 96 or
ANSI/IKECA CIO for cleaning only.";
(14) Chapter 9, Section 901.4 (Installation) of
the
IFC, is revised by adding an exception to read: "Exception:
Buildings temporarily closed due to seasonal operations may have their fire
systems deactivated under the following conditions:
1. The building is unoccupied;
2. The building is properly secured;
3. All utilities are disconnected and
drained;
4. The fire systems are
certified as operational before the building is reoccupied;
5. A 24-hour-a-day fire watch is provided
during the interim between when utilities are reactivated and the fire systems
are certified as operational;
6. The
fire code official is notified in writing of the closure; and
7. A letter from the insurance carrier, or the
owner if self-insured, indicating knowledge of the closure is provided to the
fire code official.";
(15)
Chapter 9, Section 901.5 (Installation acceptance testing) of the
IFC, is revised to read: "901.5 Installation acceptance testing.
Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire standpipes
systems, and other fire protection systems and appurtenances to those systems
must meet the approval of the authority having jurisdiction as to installation
and location, and are subject to the acceptance test required by the standard in
IFC Table 901.6.1 for the system or appurtenance. Within 30 days
after the completion of the installation, a copy of the acceptance test
certificate must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of
fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction. Fire hydrant
systems, fire pump systems, and private fire service mains installed as a
requirement by the fire chief of the registered fire department having
jurisdiction are subject to the acceptance tests as contained in the installation
standards and as approved by the fire chief. The fire chief must be notified
before any required testing, and all results of the tests must be conveyed to the
fire chief within 30 days.";
(16)
Chapter 9, Section 901.6 (Inspection, testing and maintenance) of the
IFC, is revised by adding a second paragraph to read:
"Superseding other code or standard requirements established by this section,
fire protection systems and fire extinguishers must be inspected, tested, and
serviced as follows:
1. Annually;
Exception: Standpipe systems must be inspected, tested, and
serviced every five years;
2.
After any use or activation;
3. Any
time damage is found;
4. After repair
or alteration;
5. When required by
the fire code official; and
6. After
a seasonal shutdown.
Reports of inspections and tests must be maintained on the
premises, and within 30 days after the inspection or test being completed, a copy
of the test report must be forwarded by the person conducting the inspection or
test to the fire code official. The annual fire extinguisher testing may be
performed by any person who has a valid permit in accordance with 13 AAC
50.030(d).";
(17) in
Chapter 9, Section 901.7 (Systems out of service) of the IFC,
the first sentence is revised to read: "Where a required fire protection system
is out of service for more than eight hours in a 24-hour period, an impairment
plan shall be submitted to the fire department and the fire code official
immediately. Where required by the fire code official, the building shall either
be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left
unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to
service.";
(18) Chapter 9, Section
903.2.3 (Group E) of the
IFC, is revised to read: "903.2.3 Group
E. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with
Group E occupancies. The use of a fire wall or barrier does not establish a
separate building or fire area for purposes of this section.
As determined by the building official an automatic
fire-extinguishing system approved under Section 904 shall be installed in a
Group E occupancy in accordance with Section 903.2.3, whenever alterations or
additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E
occupancy.
Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an
occupant load of 50 or less.
An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every
portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.
Family child care homes that are licensed to care for more than
five persons between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must be equipped with
an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed as described in Section
903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system approved by the building
official.";
(19) Chapter 9,
Section 903.2.8 of the
IFC, is revised to read: "903.2.8 Group
R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall
be provided throughout buildings containing Group R occupancies as provided in
this section.
903.2.8.1 Group R-1. A 13R automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-1 occupancy.
903.2.8.2 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-2 occupancy.
Exceptions:
1.
Buildings that are no more than two stories in height, including basements and
contain four or fewer dwelling units.
2. Buildings that are no more than two stories
in height, including basements and contain 16 or fewer sleeping rooms.
For the purpose of this section, fire walls may be used to
create up to three separate attached buildings. Any additional buildings must be
physically separated in accordance with International Building Code
(IBC) Table 602, as adopted by reference in
13 AAC
50.020.
903.2.8.3 Group R-4. A 13R automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-4 occupancy.";
(20) Chapter 9,
Section903.3.6 (Hose threads) of the IFC, is revised by deleting
"the fire code official" and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084";
(21) Chapter 9, Section 903.5 (Testing and
maintenance) of the
IFC, is revised by adding a new
Section903.5.1 to read: "903.5.1 Camp relocations. On each portable or
relocatable camp move, a plumber certified under AS 18.62 may disconnect and
reconnect the fire suppression system. The camp must be certified by an
appropriate fire suppression permit holder under AS 18.70.090 and
13 AAC 50.035 to
provide documentation that the system has been placed back in service and is
ready for operation. Fire suppression system certification documentation is to be
retained on site and available for review upon request. Annual requirements are
still required by this code as adopted by reference in 13 AAC
50.025.";
(22) Chapter 9, Section 904.1 (General) of the
IFC, is revised by adding a new sentence at the end of the
paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the completion of the installation, a
copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded by the firm conducting
the test to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having
jurisdiction.";
(23) Chapter 9,
Section 904.13.5.2 (Extinguishing system service) of the IFC, is
revised by replacing "not less frequently than every six months" with
"annually";
(24) Chapter 9, Section
906.1 (Where required) of the IFC, is revised by deleting the
exception in item 1;
(25) Chapter 9,
Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the IFC, Exception 1 is revised by
replacing "50" with "49";
(26)
Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9 (Group R-2) of the IFC, is revised by
adding Section 907.2.9.4 to read: "907.2.9.4 Remote camps. Any camp that is
located outside a fire department service area shall be equipped with an
automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system
in accordance with Section 907.5 throughout buildings that are used for sleeping
purposes.";
(27) Chapter 9, Section
907.2.11.2 (Groups E, R-2, R-3, R-4, and 1-1) of the IFC, is revised by adding a
reference in the section heading to Group E, as indicated, and adding a second
paragraph to read: "Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes within a day care
use of a Group E occupancy must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with
this section.";
(28) Chapter 9,
Section907.2.11.5 (Interconnection) of the IFC, is revised by
adding a new paragraph to read: "If more than 12 smoke alarms are interconnected
the interconnecting means must be supervised in accordance with
NFPA 72.";
(29)
Chapter 9, Section 907.7.2 (Record of completion) of the IFC, is
revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the
completion of the installation, a copy of the acceptance test certificate
verifying completion in accordance with NFPA 72 must be
forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of fire and life safety
or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";
(30) Chapter 9, Section 907.8 (Inspection,
testing and maintenance) of the
IFC, is revised by adding a new
Section 907.8.6 to read: "907.8.6 1 Camp relocations. On each portable or
relocatable camp move, an electrician certified under AS 18.62 may disconnect and
reconnect the fire alarm system. The camp must be certified by an appropriate
fire system permit holder under AS 18.70.090 and
13 AAC 50.035 to
provide documentation that the system has been placed back in service and is
ready for operation. System certification documentation is to be retained on site
and available for review upon request. Annual requirements are still required
under this code as adopted by reference in 13 AAC
50.025.";
(31) Chapter 9, Section 909.18 (Acceptance
testing) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new sentence at the
end of the paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the completion of the
installation, a copy of the smoke control system acceptance testing certificate
must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of fire and
life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";
(32) in Chapter 10, Section 1001.1 (General) of
the IFC, the last sentence of the paragraph is revised by adding
at the end "as governed by the provisions of
AS
18.70.080";
(33) Chapter 10, Section 1001.1 (General) of
the IFC, is revised by deleting the exception;
(34) Chapter 10, Table 1020.2 (Corridor
fire-resistance rating) of the
IFC, is revised by inserting a
superscript "e" footnote reference after "R" in the "occupancy" column and is
revised by adding footnote "e" to read: "R occupancies with an occupant load
greater than 10 shall have one-hour rated corridors when the R occupancies are
allowed to not have a sprinkler system and
1.
serve four or fewer dwelling units or 16 or fewer sleeping rooms; and
2. are less than three stories in
height.";
(35) Chapter 10,
Section 1031.2 (Where required) of the IFC, is revised by
replacing the first sentence to read: "In addition to the means of egress
required by this chapter provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue
openings in Group R and I-1 occupancies.";
(36) Chapter 10, Section 1031.2 (Where
required) of the IFC, is revised by deleting Exceptions 1 and
3;
(37) Chapter 20, Section 2006.3
(Construction of aircraft-fueling vehicles and accessories) of the
IFC, is revised by adding an exception to read:
"Exception: A vehicle or trailer tank with a capacity of 250
gallons or less may be used for non-commercial refueling of private
non-commercial aircraft if the following requirements are met:
1. The tank is placarded with no smoking signs,
the type of fuel contained in the tank, and the tank capacity;
2. The tank and all appurtenances used in the
fueling operation are listed and approved for the specific purpose; and
3. Electrical bonding is provided as required
under Section 2006.3.7.";
(38) Chapter 23, Section 2311.2.3 (Drainage and
disposal of liquids and oil-soaked waste) of the IFC, is revised
by adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph to read: "Where oil separators
or traps are provided, neither the oil nor water phase may drain to septic
systems, dry wells, or other means of underground discharge.";
(39) in Chapter 31, Section 3103.2 (Approval
required) of the IFC, the first sentence is revised to delete "a
permit and";
(40) Chapter 31, Section
3103.7 (Inspections) of the IFC, is revised by deleting "permit"
and "permittee, ";
(41) Chapter 36,
Section 3604.1 (General) of the IFC, is revised by adding an
exception to read: "Exception: Public or private docks that are located in remote
areas where land based fire protection is not available.";
(42) Chapter 50, Section 5001.6 (Facility
closure) of the IFC, is revised by adding new sentences at the
end of the paragraph to read: "The fire chief of the registered fire department
having jurisdiction may require the documentation of the closure plans for the
termination of the storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials at least 30
days before the termination. The fire chief is authorized to require that the
documentation include an approved facility closure plan in accordance with
Section 5001.6.3. The fire chief may require the submission of the Hazardous
Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement indicated
in Sections 5001.5.1 and 5001.5.2.";
(43) Chapter 56, Section 5601.1 (Scope) of the
IFC, is revised to insert "and AS 18.72" after "The provisions
of this chapter";
(44) Chapter 56,
Section 5601.1.3 (Fireworks) of the IFC, is revised, with the
exceptions remaining, to read: "The storage, use, and handling of fireworks is
prohibited except as allowed in this section and AS 18.72.";
(45) Chapter 56, Section 5601.1 (Scope) of the
IFC, is revised by adding a new Section5601.1.6 to read:
"5601.1.6 Permit required. No person shall sell fireworks, possess, or transport
fireworks for sale, conduct a fireworks display described in Section 5608, or
possess, transport, or test dangerous fireworks for such a display, unless the
person holds a valid permit or license under this section, and the activity is
conducted in accordance with AS 18.72 and this chapter.";
(46) Chapter 56 of the IFC is
revised by deleting Section 5601.2 (Permit required), Section 5601.2.4 (Financial
responsibility), and Section 5601.2.4.2 (Fireworks display);
(47) Chapter 56, Section5601.2.2 (Sale and
retail display) of the IFC, is revised by deleting the words
"explosives, explosive materials or fireworks" and inserting in their place
"explosives and explosive materials";
(48) Chapter 56, Section 5608 of the
IFC, is revised by changing the section heading to read:
"FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES AND DISPLAYS";
(49) Chapter 56, Section 5608.1 (General) of
the IFC, is revised by adding a second paragraph to read:
"Retail sales of salable fireworks must comply with Section 5608.11.";
(50) Chapter 56, Section 5608.2 (Permit
application) of the
IFC, is revised to read: "5608.2 Permit
application,
(a) The following licenses or
permits are required to conduct activity described in Section 105.5.16
(Explosives):
(1) a wholesaler's license, as
described in AS 18.72.020 and this code, to sell, or possess for sale, 1.4G or
1.3G fireworks at wholesale;
(i) only
the holder of a permit and endorsement under
AS
18.72.020 and this code may purchase saleable
fireworks from a licensed wholesaler and sell or offer for sale those
fireworks.
(2) a retailer's permit
and endorsement, as described in
AS
18.72.020 for each location where the applicant
intends to sell, or possess for sale, 1.40 fireworks at retail;
(3) a pyrotechnic operator's permit to conduct
a fireworks display or non-routine testing of 1.30 fireworks, or to possess
fireworks for display or non-routine testing of 1.3G fireworks;
(4) a fireworks event permit for each event
involving public or private display of any amount of 1.3G fireworks or 250 gross
pounds (113.4 kg) of salable fireworks; or
(5) an annual permit for routine testing of
1.3G fireworks.
(b) A
license, endorsement, or permit under (a)(1) - (4) of this section must be
obtained from the division of fire and life safety. A permit under (a)(5) of this
section may be obtained from the division of fire and life safety or, on a form
approved by the state fire marshal, from the fire chief of fire department in the
jurisdiction where the testing will occur.
(c) An application for a license or permit
under (a)(1) - (4) of this section must be received by the division of fire and
life safety 14 days before the activity is scheduled to occur. A permit under
(a)(5) of this section must be issued before the routine testing
occurs.
(d) Applications for a
license or permit must include
(1) for a
license, endorsement, or permit under (a)(1) or (2) of this section, proof of
insurance as required and in the amount set out in
AS
18.72.020; or
(2) for a permit under (a)(3) - (5) of this
section, a certified copy of a policy of public liability and products liability
insurance, including both accident and occurrence insurance, for not less than
$1, 000, 000 for bodily injury and death, and not less than $500, 000 for
property damage.
(e) An
application for a retailer's permit under (a)(2) of this section or for a
fireworks event permit under (a)(4) of this section must include a plan and
drawings, satisfactory to the state fire marshal, showing and describing the
sales location or display site.
(f)
An application for a pyrotechnic operator's permit under (a)(3) of this section
must include proof satisfactory to the state fire marshal that the applicant
(1) has passed a written examination
administered by the state fire marshal; and
(2) has participated as an assistant to a
licensed or permitted pyrotechnic operator in six displays in this state for
which the division of fire and life safety has issued a permit under (a)(4) of
this section, or holds a valid pyrotechnic operator's permit or license from
another state.
(g) An
applicant for a fireworks event permit under (a)(4) of this section or for a
testing permit under (a)(5) of this section must hold a valid pyrotechnic
operator's permit under (a)(3) of this section.";
(51) Chapter 56, Section 5608.2 (Permit
application) of the
IFC, is revised by adding a new
Section5608.2.3 to read: "5608.2.3 Revocation and suspension. A permit for the
retail sale of salable fireworks is void if the intended place of sale or use of
the permit is within a jurisdiction that, by ordinance, has prohibited the sale
or use of fireworks or if the permit holder sends, transports, or delivers
fireworks to a jurisdiction that by ordinance has prohibited the sale or use of
fireworks.
The state fire marshal may suspend or revoke a permit or
license if
1. the permittee or licensee
fails to comply with a notice of violation and order to correct on or before the
date set in the order;
2. the
permittee or licensee is cited more than one time for the same violation of AS
18.72 or the fire code regulations in this chapter in the same calendar year;
or
3. the permittee or licensee
conducts business in a way that presents an immediate threat to life or property.
If a permit or license is suspended or revoked, the permittee
or licensee may file a written appeal to the state fire marshal, who will review
the suspension or revocation and issue a written decision within 10 days after
the appeal. The appeal must be postmarked within seven days following the date of
receipt of the revocation. Once a permit or license is revoked, the permittee or
licensee may not apply for or be granted a new permit or license for the sale,
use, or display of fireworks for one year from the date of
revocation.";
(52)
Chapter 56, Section 5608.6 (Installation of mortars) of the IFC,
is revised by adding a new Section 5608.6.1 to read: "5608.6.1 Mortar
construction. Mortars must be constructed of paper, high density plastic pipe, or
metal other than cast iron.";
(53)
Chapter 56, Section 5608 of the
IFC, is revised by adding a new
Section 5608.11 to read: "5608.11 Retail sale of salable fireworks. Retail sales
of salable fireworks as described in AS 18.72 must be conducted in accordance
with this section.
5608.11.1 Dedicated structure or stand. Salable fireworks may
be sold only from a dedicated structure or stand that has exits meeting the
requirements of Chapter 10 of the International Building Code
(IBC), as adopted by reference in
13 AAC
50.020.
Exception: Structures meeting the criteria of Group H-1
occupancy as established by the IBC are exempt from the
requirements of Section 5608.11.1.
5608.11.2 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers that
meet the criteria of Section 906.3 must be provided.
5608.11.3 Placard. A placard setting out the language of AS
41.15.070,
41.15.140, and 41.15.160
must be prominently displayed.
5608.11.4 Sales. The sale of salable fireworks may not take
place within 250 feet of a place of residence or public assembly.
5608.11.5 Special fireworks. Special fireworks (1.3) may not be
stored or offered for sale at a retail sales location.
5608.11.6 Use or discharge. Fireworks of any class may not be
used or discharged within 250 feet (76.2 m) of a retail sales location.
5608.11.7 Right-of-way. Retail sales locations may not be
located on a highway or utility right-of-way.
5608.11.8 Display of permit or license. The retail sales permit
or license must be conspicuously displayed at the sales location.
5608.11.9 Age of employee. A person under the age of 18 years
may not be employed where fireworks are sold or stored.
5608.11.10 Age of purchaser. Fireworks may not be sold to
person under the age of 18 years.
5608.11.11 Prohibition. Fireworks may not be sold to a person
who is or appears to be intoxicated or otherwise chemically impaired.
5608.11.12 Storage. Salable fireworks, class 1.4G (Class C
common fireworks) must be stored as follows:
1. Storage at retail sites must be in a type 4
or higher rated magazine;
2. Except
as provided in paragraph 3 of Section 5608.11.12, storage must be a minimum of 40
feet from property lines or any inhabited building. The dedicated structure or
stand used for selling fireworks is excluded;
3. Storage must be a minimum of 250 feet from a
place of residence or public assembly building;
4. Storage may not be located on a highway or
utility right of way;
5. Storage at
any site except approved retail locations must be in accordance with the
requirements for low explosives in Section 5604.3.2.
5608.11.13 Permitted sales location. All 1.4G fireworks must be
sold from the location specified in the permit application.
5608.11.14 Suspension of sales and use. The sale or use of
fireworks may be suspended by the state fire marshal in any area where the
Department of Natural Resources has declared the wild fire danger to be
high/extreme or depleted resources.";
(54) Chapter 57, Section 5704.3.5 (Storage in
control areas) of the IFC, is revised by deleting
Section5704.3.5.1 (Basement storage);
(55) Chapter 57, Section 5706.3 (Well drilling
and operating) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second
sentence to read: "This section does not apply to offshore oil
platforms.";
(56) Chapter 58, Section
5801 (General) of the
IFC, is revised by adding a new Section
5801.3 to read: "5801.3 Plan review. Where a single container is over 500-gallon
(1, 892.7 L) water capacity or the aggregate capacity of containers is over
500-gallon (1, 892.7 L) water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for
review before installation in accordance with
13
AAC 50.027.";
(57) the appendices of the
IFC
are amended by adding Appendix KK to read:
"APPENDIX KK
FIRE STATUS REPORTING
KK101 Scope. All fire service companies providing services in
this state shall provide a legible copy of all fire system service reports to the
authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety
office as adopted and amended in the IFC 2021 Edition as listed
in this appendix.
KK102 Status 1. Systems out of service or major deficiencies.
The fire service company shall immediately contact the authority having
jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office if the
system cannot be returned to service. On a weekend or after hours, contact the
authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety
office on the first business day. Written notification shall be sent by fascimile
transmission to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of
fire and life safety office within 24 hours. Notification may be made by
electronic mail.
KK102.1 Corrective action time. Status 1 systems shall be
repaired immediately.
KK102.1.1 For example but not limited to
KK102.1.1.1 Fire sprinkler or water based systems:
1. Non-working flow/pressure
switches.
2. Damage to fire
department connections.
3. No water
to system.
4. Frozen or otherwise
damaged system.
KK102.1.1.2 Fire pumps:
1. Non-working fire pumps.
2. Fire pump controls not working or
malfunctioning.
KK102.1.1.3 Fire alarm systems (detection and alarm):
1. Non-working fire alarm panel.
2. Malfunctioning fire alarm panel.
3. Audio and visual devices not working entire
loop.
4. Detection not working entire
detection loop.
5. Loss of
programming.
KK102.1.1.4 Kitchen hood fire systems:
1. System cylinder is not charged or
leaking.
2. Appliance not properly
covered due to rearrangement of appliances.
3. Plugged discharge nozzles.
4. Automatic detection not
functional.
5. Gas or electric not
shutting down.
KK102.1.1.5 Clean agent or special hazard system:
1. System cylinder is not charged or
leaking.
2. Releasing panel not
functional.
KK103 Status 2. Critical deficiencies. If systems have critical
deficiency reports, the critical deficiency reports shall be provided to the
authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety
office within 14 days.
KK103.1 Corrective action time. Status 2 systems shall be
repaired within 14 days.
KK103.1.1 For example but not limited to
KK103.1.1.1 Fire sprinkler or water based system:
1. Five or more painted sprinkler heads in a
concentrated area or more than 10 in a facility.
2. Change of use that will affect the
performance of the sprinkler system.
3. Low water pressure.
4. No monitoring on required systems.
5. Any other major problem that will affect the
performance.
KK103.1.1.2 Fire pumps:
1. Low fuel
2. Pump packing leaking beyond
specifications.
3. Fire pump room
below 40 degrees.
4. Fire pump not
meeting its rated discharge pressure or GPM flow over a 10 percent
difference.
5. Any other major
problem that will affect the performance.
KK103.1.1.3 Fire alarm systems (detection and alarm):
1. Batteries overdue for replacement.
2. No monitoring on required system.
3. Audio and visual devices not working - up to
three devices, over three devices Status 1.
4. Detection not working - up to three devices,
over three devices Status 1.
5. Any
other major problem that will affect the performance.
KK103.1.1.4 Kitchen hood fire systems:
1. Hood and ducts with heavy grease
buildup.
2. Any other major problems
that will affect the performance.
KK104 Status 3. Minor deficiencies. Minor deficiency reports
shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division
of fire and life safety office within 30 days. These deficiencies will not affect
the performance of the system.
KK104.1 Corrective action time. Status 3 systems shall be
repaired within 30 days.
KK105 Status 4. No deficiencies. Systems with no deficiencies
shall be reported to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division
of fire and life safety office within 30 days.
KK105.1 Information to be provided. System service reports
shall have the following information as follows:
1. The inspection company name shall be printed
on all reports with the company's address and telephone number.
2. The inspector's first and last name shall be
printed with the permit number of the inspector's fire systems permit required
under AS 18.70.090 and
13 AAC
50.035.
3.
The inspector's office telephone number shall be printed, and the inspector's
cellular telephone number, if available, shall also be printed.
4. Deficiencies shall be typed or written and
shall be printed text. No cursive or longhand handwriting is acceptable. Typed
reports shall use at least 10 point font and handwritten reports shall use at
least 3/8 inch spacing between lines.
5. All reports shall have the building name,
occupancy inspected, and address clearly identified on the first page, and all
subsequent pages shall have the building name and date of inspection on the top
of the page.
6. All reports shall
have the building contact person's name with telephone number on the front
page.
7. Only white and yellow copies
will be accepted by the state division of fire and life safety for reports
submitted.
8. Deficiency write ups
must include the code citation that is in violation and a description of the
problem.
Items having minor deficiencies shall be submitted by
electronic mail to dps.fire.svstems@alaska.gov
Systems out of service and those with major deficiencies shall
have a report submitted by electronic mail or facsimile transmission to the
authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety
office within one day .
Electronic mail: dps.rire.systems@alaska.gov
Fax: 907-269-5018