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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-11 Public hearing10,A- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m., on the 111h day of March, 2025, in City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider an ordinance adopting the 2024 editions of the International Building Code and Internation Residential Code. A copy of the proposed ordinance and the 2024 editions of the International Building Code and International Residential Code are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above -mentioned time and place. KELLIE K. GRACE, CITY CLERK FILED FEB 10 2025 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Prepared by: Danielle Sitzman, Building Official, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Ordinance No. 25- Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 1, Building Code, by adopting the International Building Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix K, and the International Residential Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix BE and Appendix BO, and providing for certain amendments thereof and adopting section 103.6(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the State Electrical Code) and section 105.4(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes) to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Iowa City, Iowa. Whereas, the current building code is the 2021 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC), and the City should adopt the 2024 editions of those codes -land Whereas, for purposes of uniformity throughout the State, the State Code requires all local jurisdictions to adopt the State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; and Whereas, the Fuel Gas Code is contained in the State Plumbing Code; and Whereas, for uniformity in greater Johnson County area, the City should adopt the State Electrical Code, -and Whereas, the purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the protection of the healt"elfare and safety of the residents of Iowa City, Iowa. Now, therefore be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: W Section I. 1. Sections 17-1, 17-2, 17-3 and 17-4 of the Iowa City Code are hereby repealed and the following new Sections 17-1, 17-2, 17-3 and 17-4 are enacted in lieu thereof. 17-1-1: Codes adopted: Subject to the following amendments, the 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) including Appendix K, electrical administrative process, and 2024 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix BE, radon control methods, and Appendix BO, Existing Buildings and Structures, are adopted. Additionally, the City further adopts, Section 103.6(1)(a) of the Iowa Code (the Iowa State Electrical Code), Section 105.4(1)(a) of the Iowa Code (the Iowa State Mechanical Code and the Iowa State Plumbing Code). Collectively, they shall be known as the Iowa City Building Code or the Building Code. Interpretations of the Building Official may be guided by publications of the International Code Council, Inc., or the International Existing Building Code. 17-1-2: Interpretation of Building Code provisions: The provisions of this Code shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Iowa City. 17-1-3: Amendments to code: The following sections of the 2024edition of the International Building Code and 2024 edition of the International Residential Code are amended as follows: Ordinance No. Page 2 Section R101.1 of the IRC and 101.1 IBC. Delete Section R101.1 of the IRC and 101.1 of the I BC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R101.1/101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of Iowa City, hereinafter referred to as "this code." Section R105.2 of the IRC and 105.2 of the IBC. Amend Section R105.2 of the IRC and 105.2 of the IBC by adding the following exemptions to Building: R105.2/105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A permit shall not be required for the following: Building 14. For structures regulated by the IRC the reapplication of shingles provided The structure is not in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or is not an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Note: Applying solid sheathing over space sheathing is exempt from a permit.. 15. For structures regulated by the IRC reapplication of siding provided: The structure is not in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, or a Conservation District Overlay Zone, or is not an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 16. For structures regulated by the IRC replacing windows provided: a. Replacement window(s) is in compliance with Appendix BO. b. The structure is not in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, or a Conservation District Overlay Zone, or is not an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 17. For structures regulated by the IRC replacing exterior doors, including garage doors, provided: a. Replacement door(s) is in compliance with Appendix BO. b. Doors are not street facing doors i n a structure located in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or are not an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Note: screen and storm doors do not require a permit regardless of the location. 18. The removal of any portion of a building (i.e. porch, porch railing, decorative brackets and trim, dormers, chimneys, etc.) provided the structure is not located within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or a Conservation District Overlay Zone, or is an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Section 105.8 of the IBC and R105.10 of the IRC. Add two new Sections 105.8 and 105.8.1 to the IBC and R105.10 and R105.10.1 to the IRC as follows: 105.8(IBC) R105.10(IRC) Demolition permits required. A demolition permit -shall bey 'required as follows: 1. For the removal of any building or structure. 2. For the removal of any portion of a building (i.e. porch, porch railing, decorative 'bracic is and trim, dormers, chimneys, etc.) that is located within a Historic Preservation Overlay'one or a Conservation District Overlay Zone, or is an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 105.8.1(IBC) and R105.10.1 Requirements. 1. The applicant for any demolition permit shall state on the application the proposed disposal plans for all demolition materials. 2. No demolition permit shall be issued until seven (7) working days after the date an application has been properly filed and said demolition permit shall not be effective until applicant has posted the premises to be demolished with a notice to be provided by the City and as directed by the City. Exceptions: 1. Accessory buildings as defined in the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance provided they are not located within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or a Conservation District Overlay Zone or is an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 2. Dangerous buildings. Section 105.9 of the IBC and R105.11 of the IRC. Add two new Sections 105.9 to the IBC and R105.11 to the IRC as follows: 105.9 (IBC) and R105.11 (IRC) Permittee: Ordinance No. Page 3 1. An electrical, plumbing or mechanical permit may be issued to any person holding a valid master license for the respective trade as described in Section 17-11-1 of the Iowa City Code, or to any company who employs a duly licensed master in the respective trade on a full-time basis who supervises the work of the apprentice and or journeymen during the company's normal business hours. 2. Homeowners of owner occupied, detached single family dwellings qualifying for the homestead tax exemption may acquire an electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical permits for their residence and accessory structures (not an apartment or rental unit or apartment building), not to include electrical dwelling service upgrade or replacement. Owner occupied means the dwelling is the owner's principal residence. Section R108.3 of the IRC and Section 109.3 of the IBC. Delete Section R108.3 of the IRC and Section 109.3 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R108.3 (IRC) 109.3 (IBC) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 106 and the value of the proposed building or work exceeds fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), a plan review fee shall be paid before the permit may be issued. Should the project be abandoned and the permit not issued after the plan review has been started, the plan review fee shall still be due and payable. The plan review fee shall be as set forth by resolution of City Council. Section R108. 5 of the IRC and Section 109.6 of the IBC: Delete Section R108.5 in the IRC and Section 109.6 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R108.5 (IRC) 109.6 IBC Refunds: The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of fee payment. Section R108.6 of the IRC and Section 109.4 of the IBC. Delete Section 108.6 of the IRC and Section 109.4 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R108.6 (IRC) 109.4 (IBC) Work commencing before permit issuance: Any person who commences work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee equal to the amount of the permit fee if a permit were issued. This fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is issued. This fee is in a'ddition to the required permit fee. The payment of such fee shall not exempt any person from:compliance with all other provisions of this Code or from any penalty prescribed by law. Only the Building Official may reduce this fee when it is demonstrated that an emergency existed that requirecLihe work to be done without a permit. Section R108.7 of the IRC and Section 109.7 of the IBC. Add two new Sections R1081-to the IRC and 109.7 to the IBC as follows: R108.7 (IRC) and 109.7 (IBC) Reinspection Fees: A re -inspection fee may be accessed for each inspection or reinspection when such work or portion of such work for which the inspection was scheduled is not complete or when corrections cited are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when plans necessary to complete the inspection are not readily available to the inspector, access is not provided on the date for which the inspection was scheduled, or when there are deviations from plans requiring additional plan review. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a project is rejected for failure to comply with requirements of this code, but as a method to control the practice of scheduling inspections before the project is ready for scheduled inspections. Section R112 of the IRC and Section 113 of the IBC. Delete Section R112 of the IRC and Section 113 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R112 (IRC) and 113 (IBC) Appeals: See Title 17 Chapter 12 Appeals in the City Code. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definition as follows: Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving 3 Ordinance No. Page 4 equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definition as follows: Chief Electrical Inspector. A building inspector who either is the authority having jurisdiction or is designated by the authority having jurisdiction and is responsible for administering the requirements of this code. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definition as follows: Electrical Inspector. A building inspector authorized to perform electrical inspections. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definition as follows: Emergency Communications Center. Shall mean the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center. Section 202 of the IBC and IRC. Modify definition as follows: Habitable space: Add a sentence to the end of the definition of habitable space or room to read as follows: Basement areas finished to a degree to encourage their use as anything other than storage or mechanical rooms shall be considered habitable space. Section R202 of the IRC. Delete definition of Accessory Structure and insert in lieu thereof the following: Accessory Structure. See Title 14 Chapter 9 Article A Zoning Definitions in the City Code. na cA� r• •.a N a, -a 4 Ordinance No. Page 5 Table R301.2 (1) of the IRC Modify by inserting data in the table as follows: TABLE R301.2 - CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Ground Snow Wind Design Seismic Design Subject to Damage From Ice -Barrier Underlayment Flood Air Freezing Mean Annual Topographic Load Effects, Category Frost Required Hazards Index Temp Speed Special Wind Weathering Line Termite (mph) Region, or Depth Windborne Debris Zone NFIP 34 109 No A Severe 42" Moderate Yes 5/22/77 2000 50°F Heavy FIRM 2/ 16/07 MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA Indoor Altitude Coincident Winter Indoor Winter Design Outdoor Winter Heating Temperature Elevation Correction Wet Bulb Design Dry -Bulb Temperature Design Dry -Bulb Difference Factor Relative Temperature Humidity 661' N/A 76° 39% 70° -6° 76° Indoor Daily Summer Summer Indoor Summer Design Outdoor Summer Cooling Temperature Latitude Range Design Design Dry -Bulb Temperature Design Dry -Bulb Difference Gains Relative Temperature Humidity 41° M 53° 50% 75° 89° f 14° _i Section R302.5.1 of the IRC. Modify Section R302.5.1 of the IRC by deleting th6 last sPmtence. Section R302.13 of the IRC. Delete Section R302.13 of the IRC entirely. Section 305.2.3 of the IBC. Delete Section 305.2.3 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 305.2.3 Eight or Fewer Children in a Dwelling Unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having eight or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code. Exception: Day care facilities that provide custodial care for 16 or fewer persons for less than 24-hours per day in a single-family dwelling, and where registered with the State of Iowa Department of Human Services as child development homes on or before January 1, 2017, are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code. Section R306 of the IRC. Delete section R306 of the IRC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R306. See Title 14 Chapter 5J Flood Plain Management Standards in the City Code. Ordinance No. Page 6 R306.1 Flood Resistive Materials. Building materials and installation methods used for flooring and interior and exterior walls and wall coverings below the elevation required in Title 14 Chapter 5J Flood Plain Management Standards in the City Code shall be flood damage -resistant materials that conform to the provisions of FEMA TB-2. Section R309 of the IRC: Delete Section R309 of the IRC entirely. Section 310.4.1 of the IBC. Delete Section 310.4.1 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 310.4.1 Care Facilities Within A Dwelling Unit. Care facilities within a dwelling unit shall be in accordance with section 305.2.3. Section R316 of the IRC. Delete Section R316 of the IRC entirely Section R319.6 Exception 3 of the IRC. Delete Section 319.6 Exception 3 of the IRC entirely. Section R319.7 of the IRC. Delete Section R310.7 in the IRC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R319.7 Alterations or repairs of basements in structures built after May 10, 1989. An emergency escape and rescue opening is not required where existing basements undergo alterations or repairs. Alterations or repairs in structures built prior to May 10, 1989 shall conform R319.5 and Appendix BO Section B0102.6 Replacement windows. Exception: New sleeping rooms created in an existing basement shall be provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with Section R310.1 though R310.6 Section R322.4of the IRC. Add Section R322.4 in the IRC as follows: R322.4 Accessibility for projects other than those mentioned in Section R322.1 through R322.3. R 322.4.1 Scope. The provisions of this section are enacted to implement universal design features that provide accessibility, usability and visit -ability for all. R322.4.2 Definition. Public funds shall mean funding or assistance from the City of Iowa City or any agent thereof through any of the following means: 1. a building contract or similar contractual agreement involving a City -funded program or fund; 2. any real estate received by the owner through a subsidy, lease, or donation by the City or its agents; 3. preferential tax treatment, bond assistance, mortgage assistance, or similar financial advantages from the City or its agents; 4. disbursement of federal or state construction funds including a Community Development Block Grant; or -� 5. a City contract to provide funding or a financial benefit for housing. R322.4.3 Applicability. The amendment applies to new one- and two-family dwellinO and is not required for new townhouses, accessory dwelling units or existing structures for repainis.� alterations, change of occupancy or additions unless the square footage of the addition is. more-4han 25% of the existing structure, then, the addition must comply. m Exception: Applies to new townhouses constructed using public funds. -- The minimum usability requirements are as follows: ry 1. Step -less entrance: At least one building entrance must be designed, without encroaching into any required parking space, that complies with the Iowa City Building Code standard for an accessible entrance on an accessible route served by a ramp in accordance with section R318.8 or a no -step entrance. The accessible route must extend from a vehicular drop- off, or parking to a building entrance. The entry door must have a minimum net clear opening of thirty-two inches (32"). If public funds are used the step -less entrance must be provided. Exception: The building official may waive this requirement based upon the determination that strict compliance is financially or environmentally impractical. 2. Interior doors: At least one bedroom and one bathroom (if either are provided) a n d a II o t h e r passage doorway header widths, on the level served by the designed step -less entrance, must be Ordinance No. Page 7 framed to accommodate a minimum 38" clear rough opening. The framing for the doorway width opening may be reduced to accommodate any door size Exception: 1.If public funds are used the minimum door clear opening shall be thirty-two inches (32") when the door is open ninety degrees (90), measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop. 2.Doors serving closets twenty-four inches (24") or less in depth need not be framed to 38" clear opening width. Note: A 34" door hung in the standard manner provides an acceptable 32" opening. 3. Sanitation facilities: There must be at least one bathroom containing a water closet (toilet) and lavatory (sink) on the level of the dwelling to be accessed by the designed step -less entrance. The room shall have a minimum thirty inches (30") by forty-eight inches (48") clear floor space at the water closet and lavatory. The clear floor space can be shared by both fixtures. The plans must show a shower, bathtub or combination tub/shower can be provided within the room or an adjoining room without removing part of the concrete floor to provide necessary plumbing to the future plumbing fixture(s). If public funds are used a shower, bathtub or combination tub/shower shall be provided within the room. Exceptions: The building official may waive this requirement based on the determination that strict compliance is financially impractical. 4. Wall reinforcement: A bathroom must be provided with wood blocking installed within wall framing to support grab bars as needed. The wood blocking, when measured to the center, will be located between thirty-three inches (33") and thirty-six inches (36") above the finished floor. The wood blocking must be in all walls adjacent to and behind a toilet. Exception: Backing is not required behind pre -manufactured showers and bathtubs. 5. Decks: All exterior decks surfaces adjacent to the level served by the designed step -less entrance must be built within four inches (4") of the dwellings finish floor level. Note: At grade patios are exempt from this requirement. 6. Switch and outlet requirements: All wall switches, controlling light fixtures, fans, all temperature control devices and all receptacles shall be located in an area between fifteen (15) and forty-eight (48) inches above finished floor. The height will be determined by measuring from the finished floor to the center of the device. When the control or receptacle placement is prohibited by the height of the window or design feature, alternative locations may be approved by the building official. 7. Electrical panel requirements: Electrical panels on the level of the dwelling to be' accessed by the designed step -less entrance shall be located so that the individual circuit breakers are located between 15" and 54 " above the floor.; Section R328 of the IRC. Delete Section R328 of the IRC entirely. Section R403.1.4.1 of the IRC. Modify by deleting all exceptions and inserting in IieG thereof the following: Exceptions: 1. One story detached accessory buildings of wood or steel frame construction not used for human occupancy and not exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet in floor area may be constructed using slab on grade construction as follows. The slab shall be three and one-half inches thick, poured monolithically with thickened perimeter footings extending twelve inches (12") below finish grade and be twelve inches (12") wide at the base. The top of the foundation shall not be less than six inches (6") above finish grade. Reinforcement of the slab, including the thickened portion, shall be minimum 6x6-10/10 welded wire mesh, #4 deformed reinforcing bars at twenty-four inches (24") on center each way or fiber mesh reinforced concrete. 2. Freestanding accessory structures not used for human occupancy and not exceeding six hundred (600) square feet in floor area or less and an eave height of ten (10) feet or less above grade may Ordinance No. Page 8 be constructed on wood plate or skids. Section 403.5.6 of the IBC: Add a new Section 403.5.6 as follows: 403.5.6 Emergency escape and rescue. Emergency escape and rescue openings specified in Section 1031 are not required. Section R404.1.1 of the IRC: Amend Section R404.1.1 of the IRC by adding an Exception after number 2 as follows: Exception: Foundation walls with unbalanced lateral forces created by finish grade, i.e. walkout basements which are exempt from the Iowa Architectural Act shall be designed by a licensed structural engineer or constructed in accordance with the Table R404.1.1(5) and diagram as follows: Table R401.1.1(5) Ce - Comer Furs S = Span of Wall T . Thickness D = 4' Offset D s 2" Minimurr Inside Face of Wall to edge of reinforcing ' s ' C8 I 8' & 12' Foundation walls T Provide comer bars to match horizontal foundation wall reinforcing Into wall 2' Span 5 Well Thickness T Horizontal Reinforcing Corner Bar (CB 10'or less 8" a4 @ 12" 2'-0' 10'to 12' B" e5 @ 12" 2'-6" 12'to 14' S. e6 @ 12" 3'-0" 14'to 16' 12" e5 @ 12" 2'-6" 16' to 18' 12" a6 @ 14" 3' - 0" 18' to 20' 12" j a6 @ 12" 3' - 0" Frost Wall & Footing (Walkout) Notes' 1. Corner Bars are required In addition to horizontal reinforcing. 2. All Corner Bar reinforcing splices shall be lapped a minimum of 24 3. If span (SI is greater than 16', the minimum dimension of (D) shall be 6'. See Schedule for Horizontal Reinforcing p4 Reinforcing Vertical 30" Q.C. Typical Gl7 i4 Reinforcing Dow Section 502.1 of the IBC (F). Delete Section 502.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: 502.1 New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Numbers shall be sized as specified in Table 502.1. Measurements to determine the minimum number size shall be measured from the approved address location to the center line of the street for which the premises is addressed. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Table 502.1 91 Ordinance No. Page 9 Minimum Address Size a,b,c,d Distance from the centerline of the Public Way (ft) Minimum Height (in) Minimum Stroke Width (in) Less than 100 4 1 /2 100 199 6 3/4 200 299 8 1 For each additional 100 Increase 2 Increase 1/2 a) Exterior suite identification, minimum height shall be 4 inches and stroke width shall be inch. b) Interior suite identification, minimum height shall be 3 inches and stroke width shall be inch. c) Measurements to determine the minimum number or letter size shall be measured from the approved address location to the center line of the street for which the premise is addressed. d) Minimum height and minimum stroke may be increased by the Code Official. Section R507.10.2 of the IRC. Delete Section 507.10.2 entirely. Section R807.1 of the IRC. Modify by adding a sentence at the end of the second paragraph as follows: The opening shall not be located in a closet, bathroom, mechanical room, laundry room, or similar room or location. Section 902.1.3 of the IBC. Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room shall have a supervised room temperature sensor. Section 902.1.4 of the IBC. Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Emergency lighting shall be provided in the fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room. Section 903.3.5 of the IBC (F). Delete Section 903.5 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 903.3.5 Water Supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code. The backflow preventor shall include a detector (water meter) unless the fire code official ;pproves an exception in consultation with the water supply utility. For connections to public waterworks systems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuation based on information from the water supply authority aria as approved by the fire code official. Section 903.3.5.1 of the IBC (F).Delete Section 903.5.1 of the IBC and insert inlieu'thereof the following: 903.3.5.1 A single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system water supply. If the city water provider requires a single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system supply, then the water supply shall be split outside of the building and shall have a shutoff provided for the domestic service after the split outside of the building. The total domestic demand is required to be added to the fire W 'Ordinance No. Page 10 sprinkler demand. Section 903.3.5.2 of the IBC (F). Delete section 903.3.5.2 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 903.3.5.2 Water supply safety margin. The fire sprinkler system hydraulically calculated demand per NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R including required hose stream allowances, and domestic water demand if required by section 903.3.5.1, must be a minimum 10%, but not less than 5 psi below the water supply flow test curve, the flow test must have been conducted within 90 days of fire sprinkler plan submittal to the city and third party reviewer (if applicable) or as deemed current and approved by the local water jurisdiction. The base of riser psi at the time of acceptance test shall also be 10% but not less than 5 psi above the most demanding hydraulically calculated pressure. Section 903.4.1 of the IBC (F). Delete exception number 5 without substitution. Section 903.4.3 of the IBC(F). Delete the section 903.4.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following 903.4.3 Alarms. An approved weatherproof horn/strobe device shall be mounted directly above the fire department connection between seven (7) and ten (10) feet in height above grade. The water -flow alarm device shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Approved and supervised audible visual notification appliances shall be installed on each level of the interior of the building as required by the fire code official and NFPA 72. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one -and two-family dwellings. Section 903.5.1 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 905.1 to read as follows: 0 Section 903.5.1 Inspector's test valve. An inspector's test valve is required at the most remote: location in each fire sprinkler system or tenant/floor control valve space, for use at the acceptance test and to remove air from the system after maintenance work is done on the system. �a Section 903.5.2 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 903.5.2 to read as follows: Section 903.5.2 Forward Flow Testing. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with an external outlet to perform forward flow testing as required by NFPA 25. Control valve shall be supervised. The outlet shall be signed as testing and have male threads. Section 903.6 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 903.6 to the IBC to read as follows: 903.6 Zones. Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and waterflow device for each normally occupied floor. Except by approval of the Fire Code Official, all control and drain valves shall be located in the sprinkler riser room or in the stairwell of a multi -story building provided with standpipes, mounted no higher than 6 feet from floor. Section 903.7 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 903.7 to the IBC to read as follows: Section 903.7 Drains. As required by the Fire Code Official, all drains and testing piping serving automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be piped to the exterior of the building. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one -and two-family dwellings. Section 904.14.5 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 904.14.5 to the IBC to read as follows: Section 904.14.5 System Annunciation. Automatic fire extinguishing systems installed with 10 Ordinance No. Page 11 commercial cooking systems installed in buildings that do not have a fire alarm system shall be connected to an approved audible and visible emergency notifications device to warn of system discharge. The horn/strobe and signage shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Code Official, which will be typically in the kitchen. Section 904.16 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 904.16 to the IBC to read as follows: 904.16 Ventilation Operations. The ventilation system shall shut down the make-up air to the hood and continue to exhaust upon activation of the hood fire extinguishing system. Section 905.1.1 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 905.1.1 to the IBC to read as follows: 905.1.1 Delete all references to Class II standpipe systems and replace with Class III standpipe systems. Section 905.3.8 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 905.3.8 to read as follows: 905.3.8 Additional Standpipe Systems: Additional standpipe systems may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the fire code official. Section 905.4 of the IBC (F). Amend section 905.4 by deleting #1 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at intermediate landings between stories, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Section 906.1 of the IBC (F). Delete the exception without substitution. Section 906.1 Item 1 of the IBC (F). Delete the exceptions without substitution. Section 906.3 of the IBC (F). Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The minimum rating of any required portable fire extinguisher for Class A, Class B, or Class C hazard shall be 2A-10 B C -n Section 907.1.4 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4 to read as follows: rn 907.1.4 Fire alarm control panels and Fire alarm annunciator panels. Installation of fire aItirm control panels and fire alarm annunciator panels shall be installed in accordance with section 9A-7.1.4.:1 through 907.1.4.5. -' Section 907.1.4.1 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4.1 to read as follows: 907.1.4.1 Fire Alarm Panel Height: Installation of fire alarm panels shall not exceed 6 feet in height measured from the floor to the top of the panel. Exception: Panel height may be altered by the Fire Code Official. Section 907.1.4.2 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 901.1.4.2 to read as follows: 901.1.4.2 Number of Fire Alarm Control Panels in Buildings: Only one listed fire alarm control panel shall be allowed per building and shall lock in the alarm until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible - alarm silencing switch. This control panel shall only receive alarm signals from fire protection equipment. Section 907.1.4.3 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4.3 to read as follows: 907.1.4.3 Combination Fire/Security Alarm System Panels. A listed combination fire/security alarm system panel that meets all the requirements of this code and amendments may be permitted by 11 -Ordinance No. Page 12 approval of the fire code official. The fire/security panel shall be capable of providing a signal that can differentiate between the fire and security alarm. Section 907.1.4.4 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4.4 to read as follows: 907.1.4.4 Password/PIN Protection Prohibited: Fire alarm control panels and/or fire alarm annunciator panels that require a password/PIN to silence an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal and/or to reset an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal shall be prohibited. Section 907.1.4.5 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4.5 to read as follows: 907.1.4.5 Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels: The fire code official can require the addition of fire alarm annunciator panels based on the size of building and access to the building. These panels shall meet the requirements of Sections 907.1.4 and 907.2. Section 907.2 of the IBC (F). Delete section 907.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 907.2 Where required - new buildings and structures. An approved and addressable manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with 907.5 unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or water -flow devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. Exceptions: 1) The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service. 2) The manual fire alarm box is required for Group R-2 occupancies to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. The manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. 3) Multi -tenant buildings required to have a manual/automatic fire alarms system shall install one manual pull station per tenant space. r 4) Visual notification appliances are not required within self -storage units. `—' �ry C -71 Section 907.2.1.3 of the IBC [F]. Add a new section 907.2.1.3 to read as follows: --: - Group AOccupancies. In Group A occupancies, the activation of the fire alarm or fire spry,gkler system, shall automatically shut down or stop music, sound systems, conflicting or confusing sountts and visual distractions and initiate illumination of all the means of exit egress components. Section 907.2.9.1 [F] Delete exception 2 without substitution. Section 907.2.11.2 of the IBC (F). Modify 907.2.11.2 by adding a fourth location requirement as follows: 4. Supervised smoke alarms shall be installed in all common corridors and at the top and bottom of all stairway enclosures in Groups R-2, R - 3, R-4 and 1-1 occupancies. In corridors, detectors shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of the end of the corridor and in such a way that one detector is located for each thirty (30) feet of corridor length or spaced as allowed by the code. 12 Ordinance No. Page 13 Section 907.2.13.2 of the IBC (F). Delete 907.2.13.2 without substitution. Section 907.4.2 of the IBC (F). Modify 907.4.2 by adding a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Where, in the opinion of the f i re code official, manual fire alarm boxes may be used to cause false fire alarms, the fire code official is authorized to modify the requirements for manual fire alarm boxes. Section 907.6.3 of the IBC (F). Delete 907.6.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device with an alphanumeric address description showing location, type of device, and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble, and supervisory, as appropriate. Alphanumeric descriptions and locations shall be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of an alarm condition as specified by the fire code official. Exception: 1. Special initiation devices that do not support individual device identification. Section 907.6.4 of the IBC (F). Modify 907.6.4 by deleting the exception and inserting in lieu thereof the following exception. - Exception: Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and waterflow device for each normally occupied floor. Section 907.6.4.3 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.6.4.3 to read as follows: Section 907.6.4.3 Zone and address location labeling. Fire alarm and/or annunciator panels shall have all zones and address points plainly and permanently labeled as to their location on the outside of the panel or on an easily readable map of the building if no display is present. Section 907.6.6 of the IBC (F). Delete 907.6.6 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarms required by this chapter, the International Building Code, or the Fire Code Official, an approved UL listed Central Station service in accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems to provide for the immediate and automatic notification to the emergency communications center. Each initiating device shall report an address point and an alpha/numeric descriptor showing location, type of device and status including indication of normal, alarm_ trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate. Alpha/numeric descriptor shall be required to be reportdd to the emergency communications center upon activation of alarm conditions as specified by thq;Jre code official. - -v Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for. 1. Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11. 2. Smoke detectors in Group 1-3 occupancies.'', 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings 4. Fire alarm systems in one- and two-family dwellings Section 907.7.4 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.7.4 to read as follows: 13 Ordinance No. Page 14 907.7.4 Device/Zone Map. An easily readable fire alarm device and/ or zone map of the building shall be permanently mounted in or near the fire alarm control panel and documentation cabinet showing the location of all initiating devices when required by the fire code official. Section 907.9 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 907.9 as follows: 907.9 Approved hold open devices. When installed in buildings that have a fire alarm system and /or sprinkler system, all approved hold open devices shall release upon activation of the fire alarm and/or sprinkler water -flow activation. Section 912.4.1 of the IBC (F). Delete the section 912.4.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following: Section 912.4.1 Locking fire department connection caps. Locking fire department connection caps approved by the fire department are required for all new construction that have a water -based fire protection system and existing structures that have a water -based fire protection system shall be required immediately after conducting the five-year obstruction and maintenance testing, or if one or more of the fire department caps are missing. Section 912.7 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 912.7 to read as follows: 907.7 Fire Department Connection Height. The fire department connection shall be located not less than 18 inches from the bottom of the cap(s) and not more than 3 feet from the top of the cap(s) above the level of the adjacent grade or access level. Deviation from this height may be granted by the Code Official for just cause. Section 912.8 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 912.8 to read as follows: 912.8 Size. Minimum fire department connection size shall be 2 V inch National Standard Thread siamese connection. Section 913.6 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 913.6 to read as follows: 913.6 Control device. All fire pumps shall be provided with a control device to maintain supply suction pressure greater than 20 psi. Suction pressure sustaining devices may include a discharge side suction pressure sustaining valve, a pump drive control system responsive to suction pressure (i.e. a VFD with pressure transducer), or a tank with associated fill circuit. Devices must be _fire rated and installed per NFPA and utility standards. This section is retroactive and applicable 14 existing fire pumps. Plans to update existing systems or exceptions to the requirement will beat tFdiscretion of the fire code official in consultation with the water supply utility. Win, Section 1011.3 of the IBC. Modify 1011.3 by adding a third exception as follows::---" Exception: 3. Stairs within individual dwelling units of residential Group R occupancies that existe( '�rior to 8/28/02 (adoption of the 2000 IRC) are permitted a 78-inch (6'-6") headroom clearance. Section 1023.4 of the IBC. Modify 1023.4 by adding a fourth unnumbered paragraph as follows: Fire door assemblies that provide access to a non -pressurized interior exit of R-2 occupancies shall also be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector. Section 1030.2 of the IBC (F). Modify 1030.2 by adding a new exception as follows: EXCEPTION: 1)The main entrance/exit of A-2 occupancies shall be of a width that accommodates not less than two-thirds of the total occupant load Section 1031.2 of the IBC. Modify 1031.2 by deleting the exceptions and inserting in lieu thereof the 14 Ordinance No. Page 15 following: EXCEPTIONS: 1. The emergency escape and rescue opening is permitted to open onto a balcony within an atrium in accordance with the requirements of Section 404 provided the balcony provides access to an exit and the dwelling unit or sleeping room has a means of egress that is not open to the atrium. 2. All group R-2 occupancies other than hotels and motels and buildings regulated by Section 403 must be provided with emergency escape & rescue openings, regardless of what Tables 1006.3.4(1) and 1006.3.4(2) allow 3. Emergency escape and rescue openings are not required from basements or sleeping rooms that have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a public way or to a yard, court or exterior exit balcony that opens to a public way. 4. Sleeping rooms in fire stations where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1. Section 1031.7 of the IBC. Add a new Section 1031.7 to read as follows: 1030.7. Emergency escape windows under decks, porches and cantilevers shall be fully openable and provide a path not less than 36 inches in height and 36 inches in width to a yard or court. Chapter 11 of the IRC. Delete Chapter 11 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency, Section N1101. Energy efficiency for the design and construction of building regulated by this code shall be as required by 661-303 of the Iowa State Administrative Code. Chapter 11 of the IBC. Delete Chapter 11 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 11 Accessibility, Section 1101. Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by 661-302 of the Iowa State Administrative Code. Section 1209.2 of the IBC. Modify 1209.2 by adding a second unnumbered paragraph as follows: The opening shall be located in a corridor, hallway, or other readily accessible location. The opening shall not be located in a closet, bathroom, mechanical room, laundry room, or similar room or location. Attics with a maximum vertical height of less than thirty inches need not be provided with access openings. Chapter 13 of the IBC. Delete Chapter 13 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency, Section 1301. Energy efficiency for the design and construction of building regulated by this code shall be as required by 661-303 of the Iowa State Administrative Code. Section 1612.2 of the IBC. Delete 1612.2 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 1612.2 Design and Construction. The design and construction of buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas, shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of ASCE 7, ASCE 24 and Tifle 14, Chapter 5 Article J Flood Plain Management Standards in the City Code. Section 1612.3 of the IBC. Amend 1612.3 by inserting:=' Jurisdiction: City of Iowa City, Iowa Date: February 16, 2007 Section 1705.18 of the IBC. Delete 1705.18 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 1705.18 Fire-resistant penetrations and joints. In high-rise buildings, in buildings assigned a Risk Category III or IV, or Group R occupancies over 3 stories in height, special inspections for through penetrations, membrane penetration firestops, fire-resistant joint systems and perimeter fire containment systems that are tested and listed in accordance with Sections 714.4.1.2, 714.5.1.2, 715.3.1 and 715.4 shall be in accordance with Section 1705.18.1 or 1705.18.2. 15 -Ordinance No. Page 16 Part V Mechanical, Chapters 12 through 23 inclusive of the IRC. Delete Part V Mechanical Chapters 12 through 23 inclusive and insert in lieu thereof the following. - Part V Mechanical, Chapter 12 Section M1201 GENERAL M1201.1 Mechanical systems shall comply with the Iowa State Mechanical Code. Administrative Provisions. The Mechanical Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Part VI Fuel Gas, Chapter 24 of the IRC. Delete Part VI Fuel Gas Chapter 24 and insert in lieu thereof the following: Part VI Fuel Gas, Chapter 24 G2401 GENERAL G2401.1 Fuel Gas systems shall comply with the Iowa State Plumbing Code. Administrative Provisions. The Plumbing Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Part VII Plumbing, Chapters 25 through 33 inclusive of the IRC. Delete Part VII Plumbing Chapters 25 through 33 inclusive and insert in lieu thereof the following: Part VII Plumbing, Chapter 25 P2501 GENERAL P2501.1 Plumbing systems shall comply with the Iowa State Plumbing Code. Administrative Provisions. The Plumbing Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Chapter 27 of the IBC. Amend Section 2701 by deleting and insert in lieu thereof the following: 2701 GENERAL 2701.1 Electrical systems shall comply with the Iowa State Electrical Code. Administrative Provisions. The Electrical Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended and Appendix K as amended. Chapter 28 of the IBC. Delete chapter 28 and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 28 Mechanical Systems rn 2801.1 Mechanical systems shall comply the Iowa State Mechanical Code with the following amendments: Administrative Provisions. The Mechanical Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. 2801.2 Commercial Kitchen Hood Exhaust Termination: In addition to the code requirements for commercial kitchen hood exhaust termination locations, the following shall apply: 1. For new construction, change in occupancy or change in use, that requires a new commercial kitchen hood or revisions to an existing commercial kitchen hood, the new or existing commercial kitchen hood exhaust duct shall terminate as follows: Above the roof level without passing through an exterior wall; or 2. Through an alley facing exterior wall provided the termination is above the roof level; or 3. To an alley right of way per 3202.3.2 of the International Building Code. Chapter 29 of the IBC. Delete Chapter 29 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 16 -Ordinance No. Page 17 Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems 2901.1 Plumbing systems shall comply with the Iowa State Plumbing Code. Administrative Provisions. The Plumbing Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Section 3002.4 of the IBC. Delete 3002.4 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. In buildings four or more stories above, or four or more stories below, grade plane, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate an ambulance stretcher 24 inches by 84 inches (610 mm by 2134 mm) with not less than 5-inch (127 mm) radius corners, in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame. Part VIII Electrical, Chapters 34 through 43 inclusive of the IRC. Delete Part VIII Electrical Chapters 34 through 43 inclusive of the IRC and insert in lieu thereof the following: Part VIII Electrical, Chapter 34 E3401 GENERAL E3401.1 Electrical systems shall comply with the Iowa State Electrical Code. Administrative Provisions. The Electrical Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended and Appendix K of the IBC as amended. Appendix K of the IBC. Section K103.2 of the IBC. Work exempt from permit. Delete K103.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following: K103.2 Work exempt from permit. See section 105.2 in both the IRC and IBC. Section K106.5 of the IBC. Add a new Section K106. 5 as follows: K106. 5 Energy Connections; An electrical system or equipment regulated by this code for which a permit is required shall not be connected to a source of energy or power until approved by the building official. Section K106.6 of the IBC. Add a new Section K106. 6 as follows: K106. 6 Temporary Energy Connections. The building official may authorize the temporary connection of the electrical system or equipment to the source of energy or power for the purpose testing the equipment, or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy. -4C: Appendix BE of the IRC. Delete BE104 of the IRC entirely.r r r, Appendix BO of the IRC. Section B0102.6 of the IRC. Delete B0102.6 and insert in lieu thereof the following: B0102.6 Replacement windows and doors. Regardless of the category of work, where an existing window or door, including the sash and glazed portion, or safety glazing is replaced, the replacement window, door or safety glazing shall comply with the requirements of Sections B0102.6.1 through B0102.6.3, as applicable. Section B0102.6.1 of the IRC. Delete B0102.6.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following: B0102.6.1 Energy efficiency. Replacement windows or doors shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 11. Section B0105.8.1 of the IRC. Delete B0105.8.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 17 -Ordinance No. Page 18 B0105.8.1 Stair width. Existing basement and attic stairs and handrails not otherwise being altered or modified shall be permitted to maintain their current clear width at, above and below existing handrails. Section B0105.8.2 of the IRC. Delete B0105.8.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following: B0105.8.2 Stair headroom. Headroom height on existing basement or attic stairs being altered or modified shall not be reduced below the existing stairway or attic finished headroom. Existing basement or attic stairs not otherwise being altered shall be permitted to maintain the current finished headroom. Section B0105.8.3 of the IRC. Delete B0105.8.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following: B0105.8.3 Stair landing. Landings serving existing basement or attic stairs being altered or modified shall not be reduced below the existing stairway landing depth and width. Existing basement or attic stairs not otherwise being altered shall be permitted to maintain the current landing depth and width. 17-1-4: Penalties for violations: Violation of this chapter shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty as provided for in subsection 1-4-2D of the City Code. Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of 2025. Mayor Attest: Approved by City Attorney's Office It was moved by and seconded by as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague City Clerk (7 rrn y; Co N that the Ordinance 18 •Ordinance No. Page 19 First Consideration _ Vote for passage: Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published C-) 19 10.6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m., on the 11th day of March, 2025, in City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider an ordinance adopting the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code. A copy of the proposed ordinance and the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above - mentioned time and place. KELLIE K. GRACE, CITY CLERK FILED FEB 10 2025 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa io,10 Prepared by: Troy Roth, Fire Marshal, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Ordinance No. 25- Ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code to regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion, life safety risks, or health hazards. Wherefore, the Iowa City Fire Code codified in Title 7, Chapter 1 of the Iowa City Code consists of the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code along with local amendments; and Whereas, the International Code Council publishes updated codes every three years, and it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code along with local amendments. Now, therefore be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendments. 1. Title 7, Section 1, entitled, "Fire Code Adopted," is hereby deleted and the following new Section 1 is inserted in lieu thereof: That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2024 edition, including errata and Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, N and O as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Iowa City, in the State of Iowa regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided, providing for the issuance of permits and each, and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, prescribed in the following sections of this ordinance. 2. Title 7, Section 2, entitled "Amendments to Fire Code," is deleted in its entirety, and the following new Section 2 is inserted in lieu thereof: `y That the following sections are hereby revised: P Section 101.1 Insert: Iowa City, Iowa = -n Section 103.1 Insert: Iowa City Fire Department ry Section 104.1.1 Add a new section to read as follows: The Fire Code Official and members of the fire prevention bureau shall have the powers of a peace officer in performing their duties under this Code. Section 104.1.2 Add a new section to read as follows: The Fire Chief may appoint and designate such members of the Fire Department as fire/police investigators upon being certified Ordinance No. Page 2 by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Fire/police investigators shall have the powers of a peace officer in performing their duties under this Code, including full powers of arrest to effectuate their duties of enforcing city ordinances and state statutes. Notwithstanding his/her status as a peace officer, a fire/police investigator shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Iowa City Fire Department for all purposes and shall perform such functions as the Fire Chief shall assign. Section 104.12 Add a new section to read as follows: The Fire Code Official is authorized to order an operation or use stopped, or the evacuation of any premises, building, or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is a fire, life safety or health hazard. Section 105.2 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Application for an operational permit shall be submitted with all required information not less than 14 days prior to the event requiring a permit. Section 105.5 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The Fire Code Official at their discretion shall send plans for operational permits requests to an outside agency for review. The Fire Code Official shall choose the plans review agency. The applicant shall pay all fees associated with the plan review directly to the outside agency. The permit shall not be issued until the review fees have been paid. Section 105.6 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The Fire Code Official at their discretion may send plans for operational permits requests to an outside agency for review. The Fire Code Official shall designate the plans review agency. The applicant shall pay all fees associated with the plan review directly to the outside agency. The permit shall not be issued until all fees have been paid. Section 112. Delete in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof: See Title 17, Chapter 12 of this Code. Section 113.4 Delete the section and replace with: Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction, as prescribed in Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Section 114.4. Delete the section 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 and shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction, as prescribed in Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code. Section 202 Add a new definition to read as follows: Crowd Manager. Crowd Manager is responsible for safe crowd movement during daily activities and special events, -means of egress, assisting venue occupants, and overseeing emergency response and gvacuation plans. (7 Section 202 Add a new definition to read as follows: Emergency Communical`ions Center. The Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center. (JCJECC) = `' N) r- Ordinance No. Page 3 Section 202 Add a sentence to the end of Fire Lane definition to read as follows: See City Code 9-1-1 for additional rules and regulations. Section 307 See also 6-6 of this Code. Section 307.1.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Hours of operation. Outdoor burning allowed by code is permitted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM or as permitted and approved by the fire code official. Section 308.3 Add number 4: Outdoor assembly spaces are allowed to be provided with natural gas fueled fire pit appliances complying with the applicable adopted codes and manufacturer's listing. Section 401.9 Add a new section to read as follows: Building evacuation. Upon activation of the building fire alarm system or upon notification by other means of detecting and reporting unwanted fire, all building occupants shall promptly evacuate the building. Building employees and tenants shall implement the appropriate emergency plan and procedures. Exception: When the emergency evacuation plan, as approved by the fire code official, does not require the immediate total evacuation of the building. Table 405.3 Fire and Evacuation Drill Frequency and Participation. Amend Table 405.3 by adding a footnote d to Group E Occupancy as follows: d. Group E occupancies shall conduct fire and evacuation drills in accordance with State of Iowa requirements. Section 505.1. Delete Section 505.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: 505.1 New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not spelled out. Numbers shall be sized as specified in Table 505.1. Measurements to determine the minimum number size shall be measured from the approved address location to the center line of the street for which the premises is addressed. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Table 505.1 Minimum Address Size 1,b,c,d Distance from the centerline of the Public Way (ft) Minimum Height (in) Minimum,..Stroke Width (in) Less than 100 4 1/2 100 199 6 3/4 200 299 8 d,, 1 For each additional 100 Increase 2 Increase 1/2 a) Exterior suite identification, minimum height shall be 4 inches and stroke width shall be '/2 inch. b) Interior suite identification, minimum height shall be 3 inches and stroke width shall be inch. c) Measurements to determine the minimum number or letter size shall be measured from the approved Ordinance No. Page 4 address location to the center line of the street for which the premise is addressed. d) Minimum height and minimum stroke may be increased by the Fire Code Official. Section 505.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Addresses for Buildings under Construction. Upon permit issuance, all new commercial and residential buildings under construction shall have plainly visible addresses from the street. Additional address signage may be required at the discretion of the code official. Section 506.1 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: An approved key box shall be installed in an approved location on all new construction. Section 507.3 Delete the section and replace with: Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings shall be determined by "Appendix B" of this code. Section 507.5.1 Delete exceptions 1 & 2. Section 507.5.1.1 Delete the section and replace with: Fire Sprinkler System & Standpipe System Support. A fire hydrant shall be located no more than 100 feet from a fire sprinkler or standpipe system connection on hard surface, located on the same side of the fire department access road, easily accessible by fire apparatus, and meeting the approval of the Fire Code Official. Exception: The location of the fire hydrant may be modified by approval of the Fire Code Official. Section 507.5.7 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Hydrant Installation Section 507.5.7.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire hydrant outlet direction: All fire hydrants shall be positioned so that the four and one-half (4 1/2) inch connection is facing the street or driveway accessible to fire department apparatus or as specified and required by the local water jurisdiction. Section 507.5.7.2 Fire hydrants threads: All new fire hydrants within the limits of the city of Iowa City shall have National Standard Threads (NST) on the two and one-half (2 1/2) inch connections and the four and one-half (4 1/2) inch connection will have a Storz connection as specified and required by the local water jurisdiction. Section 507.5.7.3 Flow: The minimum flow requirements for a water main serving a fire hydrant is the rate of water flow, at a residual pressure of twenty pounds per square inch (20psi) and for a specified duration, as specified in appendix B of this code or as specified and required by the local water jurisdiction. Section 507.5.7.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire hydrant height: Fire hydrants shall be installed a minimum of sixteen (16) inches from the nominal ground level to the center of the lowest water outlet or as specified and required by the local water jurisdiction. ' Section 510.1 Delete exception 1 & 4. Section 604.8. Add a new section to read as follows: Elevator equipment signage. )New and existing buildings with an elevator shall have an approved, visible sign located next to. the elevator key box stating the location of the elevator equipment room and elevator power shut- off. Ordinance No. Page 5 Section 604.6.1 Delete section and replace with: Elevator key location. Keys for the elevator car doors and fire-fighter service keys shall be kept in an approved elevator key box in an approved location by the Fire Code Official for immediate use by the fire department. Section 606.4 Delete the last sentence and replace with: Movement of new and existing cooking appliances with caster(s) under a Type 1 hood shall be limited by an approved floor mounted restraining device and flexible gas connector installed in accordance with the connector and appliance manufacturer's instructions. Section 606.5 Add a new section to read as follows: Required separation. All deep -fat fryers shall be installed with at least 16- inch space between the fryer and surface flames from adjacent cooking equipment. Where a steel or tempered glass baffle plate is installed at a minimum 8-inch height between the fryer and surface flames to the adjacent appliance, the requirement for a 16-inch space shall not apply. Section 606.6 Add a new section to read as follows: Kitchen Hood Exhaust Fan Requirement. New and existing Type I hood kitchen hood exhaust/up blast fans shall be installed with listed hinges, weatherproof electrical cable, a hold open retainer for servicing and cleaning and grease containment. Section 803.16 Add a new section to read as follows: Maintenance. The interior finish of buildings shall be maintained in accordance with the conditions of original approval. Any change to the interior finish that is regulated by the provisions of this code or the building code shall be made in accordance with all applicable requirements. Section 807.5.2.1 Delete exception 2. Section 807.5.5.1 Delete exception 2. Section 901.2 (a) Add a new section to read as follows: Water based fire protection systems. Working plans submitted to the fire department for water -based fire protection systems shall be stamped and approved by a qualified person to be in compliance with applicable NFPA standards and the Iowa City Fire Code. Any changes to the working plans shall be approved by a qualified person. A qualified person shall have a minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies [NICET] Level III certification for Automatic Sprinkler System Layout OR be a licensed engineer with experience in life safety system design. Other qualifications may be approved by the Fire Code Official. Section 901.2 (b) Add a new section to read as follows: Fire alarm systems. Working plans submitted to the fire department by a qualified person for fire alarm systems shall be stamped and approved by a qualified person to be in compliance with applicable NFPA standards and the Iowa City Fire Code. Any changes to the working plans shall be approved by a qualified person. A qualified person shall have a minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies [NICET] Level III certification for Fire Alarm Systems OR be a licensed engineer with experience in life safety system design. Other qualifications may be approved by the Fire Code official. Section 901.4.7.3. Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room shall have a supervised room temperature sensor. Ordinance No. Page 6 Section 901.4.7.4. Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Emergency lighting shall be provided in the fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room. Section 901.6.3.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Inspection record submission. Contractors who perform installation, inspection, testing, and/or maintenance services on fire and life safety systems are required to electronically submit all installation and compliant & non- compliant inspection reports to the Fire Department via a method approved by the Fire Code Official within 30 calendar days of the installation/inspection date. Reports submitted after 30 calendar days may incur late fees. Section 901.7 Add a section to the end of the section to read as follows: A person assigned to fire watch must walk through the building at least once every 30 minutes checking for fire or smoke. A fire watch must be continued until the fire alarm system and/ or fire protection system has been restored to normal operating condition or by approval of the Fire Code Official, the building has been evacuated and secured. A competent adult familiar with the building must conduct the fire watch. If a fire is discovered, 911 shall be called immediately and the building evacuated. Section 903.3.5 Delete the section and replace with: Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code. The backflow preventor shall include a detector (water meter) unless the Fire Code Official approves an exception in consultation with the water supply utility. For connections to public waterworks systems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuation based on information from the water supply authority and as approved by the Fire Code Official. Section 903.3.5.1 Delete this section and replace with: A single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system water supply. If the city water provider requires a single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system supply, then the water supply shall be split outside of the building and shall have a shutoff provided for the domestic service after the split outside of the building. The total domestic demand is required to be added to the fire sprinkler demand. Section 903.3.5.2 Delete this section and replace with: Water supply safety margin. The fire sprinkler system hydraulically calculated demand per NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R including required hose stream allowances, and domestic water demand if required by section 903.3.5.1, must be a minimum 10%, but not less than 5 psi below the water supply flow test curve, the flow test must have been conducted within 90 days of fire sprinkler plan submittal to the city,and third party reviewer (if applicable) or as deemed current and approved by the local water jurisdiction. The base of riser psi at the time of acceptance test shall also be 10% but not less] than 5 psi above the most demanding hydraulically calculated pressure. . Section 903.4.1 Delete exception number 5 without substitution. - Section 903.4.3 Delete the section and replace with: Alarms. An approuedi wealheroroof horn/strobe device shall be mounted directly above the fire department connectior};-between seven (7) and ten (10) feet in height above grade. The water -flow alarm device,,shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Approved and supervised audible visual notification appliances shall be installed on each level of the interior of the building as required by the Fire Code Official and Ordinance No. Page 7 NFPA 72. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings. Section 903.5.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Inspector's test valve. An inspector's test valve is required at the most remote location in each fire sprinkler system or tenant/floor control valve space, for use at the acceptance test and to remove air from the system after maintenance work is done on the system. Section 903.5.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Forward Flow Testing. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with an external outlet to perform forward flow testing as required by NFPA 25. Control valve shall be supervised. The outlet shall be signed as testing and have male threads. Section 903.6 Add a new section to read as follows: Zones. Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and waterflow device for each normally occupied floor. Except by approval of the Fire Code Official, all control and drain valves shall be located in the sprinkler riser room or in the stairwell of a multi -story building provided with standpipes, mounted no higher than 6 feet from floor. Section 903.7 Add a new section to read as follows: Drains. As required by the Fire Code Official, all drains and test piping serving automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be pipped to the exterior of the building. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings. Section 904.14.6 Add a new section to read as follows: System Annunciation. Commercial cooking automatic fire extinguishing systems installed in buildings that do not have a fire alarm system, shall be connected to an approved audible and visible emergency notification device to warn of system discharge. The horn/strobe and signage shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Code Official, typically in the kitchen. Section 904.16 Add a new section to read as follows: Ventilation Operation. The ventilation system shall shut down the make-up air to the hood and continue to exhaust upon activation of the hood fire extinguishing system. Section 905.1.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Delete all references to Class II standpipe systems and replace with Class III standpipe systems. Section 905.3.8 Add a new section to read as follows: Additional Standpipe Systems: Additional standpipe systems may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the Fire Code Official. Section 905.4 Requirement #1 Delete the section and replace with: In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official. "I r_ ...:. Section 906.1 Item 1. Delete exceptions 1, 2 & 3. Section 906.1 Delete exception. Ordinance No. Page 8 Section 906.3 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The minimum rating of any required portable fire extinguisher for Class A, Class B, or Class C hazard shall be 2-A, 10-B C. Section 907.1.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire alarm control panels and Fire alarm annunciator panels. Installation of fire alarm control panels and fire alarm annunciator panels shall be installed in accordance with section 907.1.4.1 through 907.1.4.5. Section 907.1.4.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Alarm Panel Height: Installation of fire alarm panels shall not exceed 6 feet in height measured from the floor to the top of the panel. Exception: Panel height may be altered by the Fire Code Official. Section 907.1.4.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Number of Fire Alarm Control Panels in Buildings: Only one listed fire alarm control panel shall be allowed per building and shall lock in the alarm until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible — alarm silencing switch. This control panel shall only receive alarm signals from fire protection equipment. Section 907.1.4.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Combination Fire/Security Alarm System Panels. A listed combination fire/security alarm system panel that meets all the requirements of this code and amendments may be permitted by approval of the fire code official. The fire/security panel shall be capable of providing a signal that can differentiate between the fire and security alarm. Section 907.1.4.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Password/PIN Protection Prohibited: Fire alarm control panels and/or fire alarm annunciator panels that require a password/PIN to silence an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal and/or to reset an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal shall be prohibited. Section 907.1.4.5 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels: The Fire Code Official can require the addition of fire alarm annunciator panels based on the size of building and access to the building. These panels shall meet the requirements of Sections 907.1.4 and 907.2. Section 907.2 Delete the section and replace with: Where required - new buildings and structures. An approved and addressable manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with 907.5 unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or water -flow devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. Exceptions: ry 1) The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service. 2) The manual fire alarm box is required for Group R-2 occupancies to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event' T7he manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. ;; Ordinance No. Page 9 3) Multi -tenant buildings required to have a manual/automatic fire alarms system shall install one manual pull station per tenant space. 4) Visual notification appliances are not required within self -storage units. Section 907.2.1.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Group A Occupancies. In Group A occupancies, the activation of the fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, shall automatically shut down or stop music, sound systems, conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions and initiate illumination of all the means of exit egress components. Section 907.2.9.1 Delete exception 2 without substitution. Section 907.2.11.2 Modify by adding a fourth location requirement as follows: 4. Supervised smoke detectors shall be installed in all common corridors and at the top and bottom of all stairway enclosures in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, and 1-1 occupancies. In corridors, detectors shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of the end of the corridor and in such a way that one detector is located for each thirty (30) feet of corridor length or spaced as allowed by the code. Section 907.2.13.2 Delete the section without substitution. Section 907.4.2 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Where in the opinion of the Fire Code Official manual fire alarm boxes may be used to cause false fire alarms, the Fire Code Official is authorized to modify the requirements for manual fire alarm boxes. Section 907.6.3 Delete this section and replace with: Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device with an alphanumeric address description showing location, type of device, and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble, and supervisory, as appropriate. Alphanumeric descriptions and locations shall be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of an alarm condition as specified by the fire code official. Exception: 1. Special initiation devices that do not support individual device identification. Section 907.6.4 Modify by deleting the exception and inserting in lieu thereof: Exception: Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and waterflow device for each normally occupied floor. Section 907.6.4.3 Add a section to read as follows: Zone and address location labeling. Fire alarm and/or annunciator panels shall have all zones and address points plainly and permanently labeled as to their location on the outside of the panel or on an easily readable map of the building, if no display is present. Section 907.6.6 Delete the section and replace with: Monitoring. Fire alarms required by this chapter, the International Building Code, or the Fire Code Official, an approved UL listed Central Station service in accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems to provide for the immediate and automatic notification to the emergency communications center.,-_Each.jinitiating device shall report an address point and an alpha/numeric descriptor showing location; type of device and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status,; as appropriate. Alpha/numeric descriptor shall be required to be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of alarm conditions as specified by the fire dode.official. O Ordinance No. Page 10 Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for: 1. Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11. 2. Smoke detectors in Group 1-3 occupancies. 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings 4. Fire alarm systems in one- and two-family dwellings Section 907.7.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Device/Zone Map. An easily readable fire alarm device and/ or zone map of the building shall be permanently mounted in or near the fire alarm control panel and documentation cabinet showing the location of all initiating devices when required by the fire code official. Section 907.11 Add a new section to read as follows: Approved hold open devices. When installed in buildings that have a fire alarm system and/or sprinkler system, all approved hold open devices shall release upon activation of a fire alarm and/or sprinkler water -flow activation. Section 912.4.1 Delete the section and replace with: Locking fire department connection caps. Locking fire department connection caps approved by the Fire Department are required for all new construction that have a water -based fire protection system and existing structures that have a water -based fire protection system shall be required immediately after conducting the five-year obstruction and maintenance testing, or if one or more of the fire department caps are missing. Section 912.8 Add a section to read as follows: Fire Department Connection Height. The fire department connection shall be located not less than 18 inches from the bottom of the cap(s) and not more than 3 feet from the top of the cap(s) above the level of the adjacent grade or access level. Deviation from this height may be granted by the Fire Code Official for just cause. Section 912.9 Add a section to read as follows: Size. Minimum fire department connection (FDC) size shall be 2'/2" National Standard Thread Siamese connection. Section 913.6 Add a section to read as follows: All fire pumps shall be provided with a control device to maintain supply suction pressure greater than 20 psi. Suction pressure sustaining devices may include a discharge side suction pressure sustaining valve, a pump drive control system responsive to suction pressure (i.e. a VFD with pressure transducer), or a tank with associated fill circuit. Devices must be fire rated and installed per NFPA and utility standards. This section is retroactive and applicable to existing fire pumps. Plans to update existing systems or exceptions to the requirement will be at the discretion of the Fire Code Official in consultation with the water supply utility. Section 1023.4 Modify 1023.4 by adding a fourth unnumbered paragraph as follows: Fire door assemblies that provide access to a non -pressurized interior exit of R-2 occupancies shall also be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector. Section 1030.2 Add a second exception as follows: Exception: The main entrance/exit of A-2 occupancies shall be of a width that accoM nodates not less than two-thirds of the total occupant load. 7) Section 1031.2 Modify 1031.2 by deleting the exceptions and inserting irt:liau thereof the following: a .µ EXCEPTIONS. • „.; ry Ordinance No. Page 11 1. The emergency escape and rescue opening is permitted to open onto a balcony within an atrium in accordance with the requirements of Section 404 provided the balcony provides access to an exit and the dwelling unit or sleeping room has a means of egress that is not open to the atrium. 2. All group R-2 occupancies other than hotels, motels and buildings regulated by Section 403 must be provided with emergency escape & rescue openings, regardless of what Tables 1006.3.4(1) and 1006.3.4(2) allow 3. Emergency escape and rescue openings are not required from basements or sleeping rooms that have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a public way or to a yard, court or exterior exit balcony that opens to a public way. 4. Sleeping rooms in fire stations where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1. Section 1103.11 Add a new section to read as follows: Existing fire alarm systems monitoring requirements. Existing fire alarms systems that are currently not monitored by an approved UL listed Central Station shall become monitored within 1 year from receiving notice in accordance with section 907.6.6. Section 1103.12 Add a new section to read as follows: Existing sprinkler systems monitoring requirements. Existing sprinkler systems shall have all valves controlling the sprinkler system and water flow electrically supervised and monitored by an approved UL listed Central Station in accordance with sections 903.4 and 903.4.1 within 1 year from receiving notice. Section 5003.5 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Signs shall also comply with the requirements of the Iowa Right to Know law. Section 5704.2.9 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: For aboveground storage tanks of 276 gallons capacity or more, the minimum distance between such aboveground tanks and any Residential Zone boundary must be at least 100 feet. If the aboveground tank is located in an approved vault, the minimum separation distance from a Residential Zone boundary may be reduced to no less than 50 feet. Section 5704.2.11.1 Add a #4 to the end of the section to read as follows: 4. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between underground tanks and any Residential Zone boundary. Section 5704.2.13.2.4 Add a section to read as follows: Existing above -ground tank hazards. Existing above -ground tank installations, even if previously approved, that are determined to constitute a hazard by the fire code official, shall not be continued in service. Unsafe tanks shall be removed as required by the fire code official and in accordance with this code. That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2024 International Fire -Code are hereby established as follows: Section 5704.2.9.6.1. The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground'tar*s outside of buildings is prohibited in the entire City of Iowa City, Iowa. - - Exception: Zones CI-1, I-1, 1-2, RDP, ORP, P and/or as approved by the Fire Code�Official. Ordinance No. Page 12 Section 5706.2.4.4. The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above -ground tanks is prohibited in the entire City of Iowa City, Iowa. Exception: Zones CI-1, 1-1, 1-2, RDP, ORP, P and/or as approved by the Fire Chief. Section 6104.2. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited in the entire City of Iowa City, Iowa. Exception: Zones CI-1, 1-1, 1-2, RDP, ORP, P and/or as approved by the Fire Chief. Section 11. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of 2025. Mayor Attest: City Clerk Approved by: City Attorney's Office t N -r- Ordinance No. Page 13 It was moved by and seconded by read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague First Consideration Vote for passage: Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published that the Ordinance as ECP-1 FILED Notice of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, on the Matter of the Proposed Issuance of Not to FEB 0 3 2025 Exceed $11,300,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City (For City Clerk Essential Corporate Purposes), and the Hearing on the Issuance Iowa City, Iowa Thereof Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the l I' day of March, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $11,300,000 General Obligation Bonds, for essential corporate purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of the opening, widening, extending, grading and drainage of the right-of-way of streets, highways, avenues, alleys, and public grounds; the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of any street and streetscape improvements, including the replacement or planting of trees in public areas, related utility work, traffic control devices, lighting, trails, sidewalks, and the acquisition of real estate for such purposes; the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement, and repair of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, viaducts, underpasses, grade crossing separations, and approaches thereto; the acquisition, construction and improvement of works and facilities useful for the collection and disposal of surface waters and streams, and for the protection of property situated within the corporate limits from floods or high waters, and for the protection of property from the effects of flood waters; equipping the fire department; and the rehabilitation and improvement of parks already owned, including facilities, equipment and improvements commonly found in city parks. The annual increase in property taxes as the result of the issuance on a residential property with an actual value of one hundred thousand dollars is estimated not to exceed $25.03. This estimate only considers the impact on property taxes of financing authority established by this hearing for the above -described project(s). The bonds may be issued in one or more series over a number of years. Finance authority established by this hearing may be combined with additional finance authority, causing the estimate for the annual increase in property taxes for the entire issuance to be greater than the estimate stated herein. Changes in other levies may cause the actual annual increase in property taxes to vary. At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the proposal to issue said Bonds. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Section 384.25 of the Code of Iowa. Dated this 18t' day of February, 2025. s/Kellie Grace, City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa GCP-2 /o,d FILED Notice of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, FEB 0 3 2025 State of Iowa, on the Matter of the Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $1,335,100 General Obligation Bonds of the City (For City Clerk General Corporate Purposes), and the Hearing on the Issuance Iowa City, Iowa Thereof Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 1 Ph day of March, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,335,100 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at a rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, the Bonds to be issued to provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, reconstruction, redevelopment, improvement and equipping of a swimming pool, park and related facilities. At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa. At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the proposal to issue said Bonds. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa. Dated this 18`h day of February, 2025. s/Kellie Grace, City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa GCP-3 1©,e, Notice of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, FILED State of Iowa, on the Matter of the Proposed Issuance of Not to FEB 0 3 2025 Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City (for General Corporate Purposes), and the Hearing on the Issuance City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Thereof Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 11t' day of March, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at a rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, the Bonds to be issued to provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of recreational grounds and buildings, parks and the acquisition of real estate therefor. At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa. At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the proposal to issue said Bonds. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa. Dated this 18'' day of February, 2025. s/Kellie Grace, City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa GCP-4 10-F FILED Notice of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, on the Matter of the Proposed Issuance of Not to FEB O 3 2025 Exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City (for City Clerk General Corporate Purposes), and the Hearing on the Issuance Iowa City, Iowa Thereof Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 1 lth day of March, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at a rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, the Bonds to be issued to provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, reconstruction, improvement and equipping of fire stations, pools, recreation centers, community centers and City Hall. At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa. At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the proposal to issue said Bonds. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa. Dated this 18`h day of February, 2025. s/Kellie Grace, City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa Item #10.c-g STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: � r m �t..s._ CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City of Iowa City 2025 G.O. Bond Issue $14, 535 100 Jacklyn Fleagle, Assistant Finance Director 2025 G.O. Bonds Time Line 18 Feb. Set hearing for bond purposes 14 Apr. Moody's bond rating call Four public hearings on bond purposes; Pre -levy authorization resolution 611 Mar. 6 May Receive and open bids Resolutions to direct advertisement for sale of bonds and to approve Official Statement 615 Apr. 3 June Close of sale of bonds Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds 6 20 May 2025 G.O. Bonds Projects Carson Farms Stormwater Retention Basin $11900,000 Court Street Reconstruction 41400,000 Burlington Street Bridge Replacement 111001000 N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction 21065,000 Fire Apparatus Replacement Program 11700,000 City Park Pool Replacement* 11335,000 Westside Park Land Acquisition` 110001000 Mercer Et RALRC HVAC Replacement* 2001000 Rehab of Sleeping Areas, Alerting System Station 1 Et Third Floor City Hall Remodel* 625,000 * General Corporate purpose 2025 G.O. Bonds Included in 2025 Amended Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Program Incorporated into current and future tax levy projections Sold in competitive bidding process ), Items 1 0c - 1 0g on tonight's agenda 2025 G.O. Bonds Questions.? Jacklyn Fleagle, Assistant Finance Director STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org