Res 1515 - St Uniform Fire Code
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1932
RESOLUTION NO. 1515
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN CODES AND STANDARDS KNOWN AS THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS TO BE ENFORCED
WITHIN THE CITY OF WOODBURN BY THE WOODBURN FIRE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Woodburn
and the Woodburn Rural Fire Protection District dated February 13, 1984, enforcement of the
Uniform Fire Code is the legal responsibility of the Woodburn Fire District; and
WHEREAS, ORS 478.924 requires that the governing body of any city within a rural fire
protection district approve the fire code enforcement by the district within the boundaries of the city;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council approves the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code
Standards, as amended and adopted by Woodburn Fire District Ordinance 1998.01 (a copy of which
is attached for reference and incorporated herein), and authorizes their enforcement by the Woodburn
Fire District within the bou~t~ c;!.typ!:V~
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APPROVED:
Passed by the Council
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Approved by the Mayor
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 1932
RESOLUTION NO. 1515
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ORDINANCE 1998.01
An ordinance adopting the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards and
prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or
explosion, providing for the issuance of permits for certain hazardous uses or
operations, and establishing a fire prevention division and providing officers therefor and
defining their powers and duties.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Directors of Woodburn Fire District, a district duly
authorized under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 478, Oregon Revised
Statutes, located in Marion County, Oregon as follows:
Section 1. ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE
There is hereby adopted by the Board of Directors of Woodburn Fire District for the
purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property
from fire or explosion, that certain codes and standards known as the Oregon Uniform
Fire Code, as adopted by the Oregon State Fire Marshal, and the Uniform Fire Code
Standards published by the International Fire Code Institute and the International
Conference of Building Officials, being particularly the 1997 editions thereof and the
whole thereof, one [1] copy of which Code and Standards shall be filed in office of the
State Fire Marshal of the State of Oregon, one [1] copy of which shall be posted at the
Fire District Headquarters Office, 1776 Newberg Highway, Woodburn, Oregon 97071,
and one [1] copy of which shall be posted in each Woodburn Fire District fire station, and
the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and
from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be
controlling within the limits of Woodburn Fire District.
Section 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION.
(a) The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Division of the
Woodburn Fire District which is hereby established and which shall be operated
under the supervision of the Fire Marshal.
(b) The Fire Marshal in charge of the Fire Prevention Division shall be appointed by
the Chief of the Woodburn Fire District on the basis of examination to determine
his qualifications.
(c) The Chief of the fire department may detail such members of the fire department
as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The Chief of the fire
department shall recommend to the Board of Directors of the Woodburn Fire
District the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is
made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the
position.
Section 3. DEFINITIONS
(a) Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held
to mean the area included within the boundaries of the Woodburn Fire District.
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Section 4. APPEALS
Whenever tne Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit where
applied for, or when it is claimed that provisions of the code do not apply, or that the true
intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the
applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief to the Board of Appeals as
established per ORS 476.113 to 476.115, within thirty (30) days from the date of the
decision appealed.
Section 5. PENAL TI ES
(a) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Code or Standard
hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply
with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed
statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any
certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been
taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by
the Board of Directors of Woodburn Fire District or by a court of competent
jurisdiction, within the fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such
violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine of not less than $10.00 nor more than $100.00 for each
day's neglect as provided by ORS 478.990. The imposition of one penalty for
any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such
persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a
reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited
conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) The applications of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced
removal of prohibited conditions.
Section 6. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of
this ordinance or of the Code of Standards hereby adopted are hereby repealed, (Le.
UFC ORDINANCE 1996.01)
Section 7. VALIDITY
The Board of Directors of the Woodburn Fire District hereby declare that should this
section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance or of the Code or Standards
hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of that board that
it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination
herefrom of any such portions as may be declared invalid.
Section 8. APPENDICES
Following is a list of Appendices, which shall apply to this ordinance.
(a)
Appendix A-1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads on Private Property. "not more than
two single family dwellings"
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(b) Appendix A-2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads on Private Property. "not more than
one multi-family dwelling, serving more than two single family dwellings or
serving commercial buildings."
(c) Appendix A-3 Address Standards for Residential & Commercial Use.
Section 9. DATE OF EFFECT
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after approved by the Board of
Directors of the Woodburn Fire District and after approval by the County Commissioners
of Marion County, City Councils of Gervais and Woodburn, or thirty days whichever is
later.
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DATED: This //1:1\ day of ~u.-et
.1998.
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FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Section 1. Fire apparatus access roads serving not more than two single family
dwelling shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the provision of this
appendix.
This will also include all private roads, including, but not limited to those designated in
county records as "Way", "Place", "Lane", or "Drive".
Section 2. Required access. Fire Apparatus access roads shall be provided in
accordance with the 1998 Oregon Uniform Fire Code (UFC), Sections 901 and 902.2 for
every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or
within the jurisdiction when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of
the first story of the building is located more that 150 feet (45720 mm) from fire
apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building
or facility.
Exception:
1. When buildings are completely protected with an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system, the provisions of the 1998 Oregon UFC, the Chief may modify
Sections 902.2.1 and 902.2.2.
2. When access roadways cannot be installed due to location on property,
topography, waterways, non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the
Fire Chief is authorized to require additional fire protection as specified in the
1998 Oregon UFC, Section 1001.9.
More than one fire apparatus road shall be required when it is determined by the
Chief that access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion,
condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
Section 3.
Access roads shall meet the following minimum standards.
A. Width
1. For up to two (2) dwelling units
a. Unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet.
b. Driveable surface of not less than 12 feet with no parking allowed.
c. Driveable surface of not less than 18' feet with parallel parking on
one side.
d. Roadway length greater than 150-500' may be required to have
one (1) 12'x40' turnout.
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e. Roadway length greater than 500' may be required to have one
(1) 12'x40' turnout every 400' or fraction thereof as approved by
the chief or fire marshal.
Note: Location of turnouts shall be determined by the Chief or Fire Marshal.
2. From 3 - 79 dwelling units
a. Unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet.
b. Driveable surface of not less than 32 feet curb-to-curb with parallel
parking on both sides.
c. Roadway turnouts shall meet the conditions of Section 3.A.1.d&e.
above.
3. 80 or more dwelling units
a. Unobstructed width of not less than 22 feet.
b. Driveable surface of not less than 34 feet curb-to-curb with parallel
parking on both sides.
c. Roadway turnouts shall meet the conditions of Section 3.A.1.d&e.
above
B. Vertical Clearance
1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
Exception: Upon approval, vertical clearance may be reduced provided such
reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are
installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance.
C. Surface
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface to provide
all-weather driving capabilities.
A gravel surface or paved surface with adequate drainage shall be required. The
minimum roadway improvements shall be 1" -0 crushed rock with a depth of 6-
8".
D. Turning Radius
The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be 29' inside and 45'
outside.
See attached diagrams for turning radius.
E. Turnarounds
All dead-end fire apparatus access roads more than 150 feet in length may be
provided with approved provision for the turning around of fire apparatus.
See attached diagrams for turnarounds.
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F. Bridges
When a bridge is required to be used as part of a fire apparatus access road, it
shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with national, county and/or
city recognized standards. See 1998 Oregon UFC, Article 90, Standard a.1.1.
(page 1-261, Section 9003-Recognized Standards). The bridge shall be
designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by
the Chief.
A licensed engineer must provide certification.
NOTE: Live loads differ from fire department to fire department with most gross
vehicle weights of 60,000 pounds. The Chief shall provide any requirements
above the 60,000 pounds, if needed, when approving bridges before certification
by a licensed engineer.
G. Grade
The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed the maximum
approved by the Chief.
No street grade shall exceed 12% without approval of the Chief or Fire Marshal.
H. Obstruction
1. The required width of any fire apparatus access road shall not be
obstructed in any manner including parking of vehicles. Minimum required
widths and clearances established under this section should be
maintained at all times.
2. When "no parking" is required, it shall be in accordance with the following.
a. Fire lane curbs or road surfaces shall be painted bright red with
white letters. The stroke shall be 1" with letter 6" high to read "No Parking
Fire Lane". Spacing for signage shall be every 25'.
b. Vertical signs shall be mounted so that the tops are no more or
less than 7' high.
1. Vertical signs shall be 12" wide by 18" high. Signs shall have
red letters and border on a white background. The word "No" shall
be presented in reverse color arrangement in the upper left-hand
corner. Spacing shall not exceed every 25'.
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I. Signs
When required, approved signs and other approved notices shall be provided
and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and
prohibit the obstruction thereof or both.
NOTE: Approved signs shall comply with Marion County or appropriate city
standards for signs.
The Chief or Fire Marshal may authorize any changes to the above standards as needed
within the jurisdiction.
Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire department for review
and approval before construction.
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FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Section 1. Fire apparatus access roads serving more than one multi-family (duplex
or greater) dwelling, serving more than two single family dwellings, or serving any
commercial building, shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the provision
of this appendix.
This will also include all private roads, including, but not limited to, those designated in
county records as "Way", "Place", "Lane", or "Drive".
Section 2. Required access. Fire Apparatus shall be provided in accordance with the
1998 Oregon Uniform Fire Code (UFC), Sections 901 and 902.2 for every facility,
building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first
story of the building is located more than 150 feet (45720 mm) from fire apparatus
access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exceptions:
1. When buildings are completely protected with an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system, the provisions of the 1998 Oregon UFC, the chief may modify
Sections 902.21 and 902.2.2.
2. When access roadways cannot be installed due to location on property,
topography, waterways, non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the
Fire Chief is authorized to require additional fire protection as specified in the
1998 Oregon UFc, Section 1001.9.
More than one fire apparatus road shall be required when it is determined by the Chief
that access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain,
climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
Section 3.
Access roads shall meet the following minimum standards.
A.
Width
1.
For up to four (4) multi-family dwelling units
a. Unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet.
b. Driveable surface of not less than 20 feet.
c. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads more than 150' in length
shall be provided with fire apparatus turnarounds and/or approved
second means of access as approved by the Chief or Fire
Marshal.
2. From 5 - 100 multi-family dwelling units
a. Unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet.
b. Driveable surface of not less than 24 feet.
c. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads more than 150' in length
shall be provided with fire apparatus turnaround and/or approved
second means of access as approved by the Chief or Fire
Marshal.
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3. Commercial
a. Unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet.
b. Driveable surface of not less than 20 feet.
c. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150' in length
shall be provided with fire apparatus turnaround and/or approved
second means of access as approved by the Chief or Fire Marshal
B. Vertical Clearance
1. Fire apparatus roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not
less than 13 feet 6 inches.
Exception: Upon approval, vertical clearance may be reduced provided such
reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are
installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance.
C. Surface
A paved surface with adequate drainage shall be required, constructed, and
maintained in accordance with national, county and city recognized standards.
D. Turning radius
The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be 29' inside and 45'
outside.
See attached diagrams for turning radius.
E. Turnarounds
All dead-end fire apparatus access roads more than 150 feet in length may be
provided with approved provision for the turning around of fire apparatus.
See attached diagrams for turnarounds.
F. Bridges
When a bridge is required to be used as part of a fire apparatus access road, it
shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with national, county, and/or
city recognized standards. See 1998 Oregon UFC, Article 90, Standard a.1.1.
(Page 1-391, Section 9003- Recognized Standards). The bridge shall be
designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by
the Chief.
A licensed engineer must provide certification.
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NOTE: Live loads differ from fire department to fire department with most gross
vehicle weights of 60,000 pounds. The chief shall provide any requirements
above the 60,000 pounds, if needed, when approving bridges before certification
by a licensed engineer.
G. Grade
The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed the maximum
approved by the Chief.
No street grade shall exceed 12% without approval of the Chief or Fire Marshal.
H. Obstruction
1. The required width of any fire apparatus access road shall not be
obstructed in any manner including parking of vehicles. Minimum required
widths and clearances established under this section should be
maintained at all times.
2. When "no parking" is required, it shall be in accordance with the following.
a. Fire lane curbs or road surfaces shall be painted bright red
with white letters. The stroke shall be 1" with letters 6" high
to read "No Parking Fire Lane". Spacing for signage shall
be every 25'.
b. Vertical signs shall be mounted so that the tops are no
more or less than 7' high.
(1) Vertical signs shall be 12" wide by 18" high. Signs
shall have red letters and border on a white
background. The word "NO" shall be presented in a
reverse color arrangement in the upper left-hand
corner. Spacing shall not exceed every 25'.
I. Signs
When required, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided and
maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibit the
obstruction thereof or both.
NOTE: Approved signs shall comply with Marion County standards for signs.
The Chief or Fire Marshal may authorize any changes to the above standards as needed
within the jurisdiction.
Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire department for review
and approval before construction.
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- Address Standards for Residential & Commercial Use
Section 1.
RESIDENTIAL USE
A. Location, height and color
1. Numbers shall be affixed to the building visible from the roadway. The
assigned numbers shall not be less than four (4) inches in height and
shall be painted or affixed to the building in a contrasting and highly
visible color.
2. In cases where the building is not visible from the access roadway or
drive, the occupant or owner shall place a roadside marker with numbers
not less than three (3) inches in height at the access point as approved by
the chief or Fire marshal.
Section 2.
COMMERCIAL USE
A. Location, height and color
1.
Numbers shall be affixed to the building visible from the roadway and/or
main access point. The assigned numbers shall be not less than six (6)
inches in height and shall be painted or affixed to the building in a
contrasting and highly visible color.
In cases where the building is not visible from the access roadway or
drive, the occupant or owner shall place a roadside market with numbers
not less than five (5) inches in height in a contrasting and highly visible
color.
2.
Section 3.
POSTING ADDRESS NUMBERS
New road names, renaming of roads, assignment or reassignment of addresses
requiring changes to existing addresses shall be considered final unless written
objections are received within ten (10) days of the mailing of the address/road name
decision.
NOTE: Objections must be sent to Marion County Planning, Marion County Building
Department, or appropriate city building department. These agencies are responsible for
Section 3 of this Appendix.
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