Fayette Technical Codes Adopted ordinance (§ 500.010)

A. International Codes. The following codes, as published by the International Code Council, are hereby adopted as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Subsections (C) and (D) of this Section.

1. 2015 International Fire Code.

2. 2015 International Fuel Gas Code.

3. 2015 International Plumbing Code.

4. 2015 International Energy Conservation Code.

5. 2015 International Mechanical Code.

6. 2015 International Building Code.

7. 2015 International Residential Code.

8. 2015 International Property Maintenance Code.

B. Adoption Of National Electrical Code 2014. The National Electrical Code, 2014, published by the National Fire Protection Association, including Informative Annex H, "Administration and Enforcement," is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, as the Electrical Code of the City of Fayette, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes contained within this Chapter.

C. Adoption Of The 2015 International Fire Code. The 2015 International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, including appendices B, C, D, I and K, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Fayette, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes contained within this Article.

D. Amendments To Adopted Codes.

1. Amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code.

a. Delete Section 101.1, and insert the following in its place:

101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the "Fire Code of the City of Fayette," hereinafter referred to as such or as "this code."

b. Delete Section 103.2, and insert the following in its place:

103.2 Appointment: The fire code official shall be appointed by the City Administrator.

2. Amendments to the adopted International Building Code.

a. Add a new Section, A101.4.7.1, that reads: The 2015 International Existing Building Code shall have the following Section added:

1401.6.17.2 Alternative Fire Protection.

When an existing building is historic, or the installation of a fire suppression system is infeasible, the following minimum safeguards shall be installed in lieu of a fire suppression system:

1. A monitored fire and smoke detection system that includes:

a. Battery backup for all associated equipment to include the signaling equipment and detectors.

b. Smoke detection devices shall be provided as follows:

i. They are required to be interconnected.

ii. They are required to signal the monitoring station if a loss of power or tampering occurs.

iii. The property owner shall provide a positive signal testing report to the City every six (6) months.

iv. The smoke detection devices shall be installed at a minimum in the following locations:

1. Each sleeping room.

2. Outside of each sleeping room.

3. In each habitable room, expect for bathrooms and kitchens.

4. In each common hallway or corridor.

5. One (1) on each level of the building to include basements and crawl spaces.

2. Fire extinguishers that are mounted in cabinets and accessible shall be installed on each level of the building, and one (1) at each building exit.

3. Illuminated exit signs with battery backup shall be installed on each floor and at each building exit.

4. Emergency lighting with battery backup shall be provided on each floor and illuminate the paths of egress including corridors and stairways.

5. All egress components including windows, stairs, handrails, and door locks shall be code compliant.