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
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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
