Ordinance 2002-49ORDINANCE NO. 2002-
AN ORDINANCE READOPTING THE COLLIER COUNTY
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION CODE BY
AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58,
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ARTICLE II, FIRE
SAFETY STANDARDS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA
OF COLLIER COUNTY, BY REPLACING SECTION 58-26,
PERTAINING TO ADOPTED STANDARDS AND CODES OF
THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES PUBLISHED BY TI-~?
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFP~.'?~
REPLACING SECTION 58-27, PERTAINING' ---c- T:O!!:
AMENDMENTS TO ADOPTED FIRE CODES, SPECIFICALLY'
NFPA 1, 2002 EDITION; REPLACING SECTION 58-~,:'~
PERTAINING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE ADOPTED LIef-::
SAFETY CODE, SPECIFICALLY NFPA 101, 2002 EDITIOn;c,.
RESERVING SECTION 58-29; REPEALING CERTAIL~
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION IN TI~--4
CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida
(Board) has fire safety responsibilities for Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Section 633.025, Florida Statutes, subsection (1) establishes the
Florida Fire Prevention Code and the Life Safety Code as the state minimum code; and
WHEREAS, Section 633.025, Florida Statutes, subsection (4) enables a county
with fire safety responsibilities to adopt more stringent fire safety standards or alternative
requirements where, as here, a determination has been made that there is a need to
strengthen the requirements of the minimum fire safety code adopted and enforced by
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Board hereby determines upon its review of local conditions -
which review demonstrates that local conditions justify more stringent requirements than
those specified in the minimum fire and life safety code for the protection of life and
property or justify requirements that meet special situations arising from historic,
geographic, or unusual conditions - that local amendments to the statewide minimum
code are needed and will serve a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, by operation of certain statutory provisions the previously existing
local amendments to then existing fire and life safety code provisions then in effect have
been replaced by the statewide minimum code making appropriate the repeal of no longer
effective local ordinances comprising Article II of Chapter 58 of the Collier County Code
of Laws and Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 633.025, subsection (4)(a) a properly
advertised public hearing was held and all interested persons were afforded the
opportunity to provide any comments; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update the Collier County Fire Prevention and
Protection Code to reflect the foregoing matters; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the statewide minimum code set forth below are
essential to maintain an established and effective level of fire prevention and protection.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
SECTION ONE: The text of the following sections of Chapter 58 of Article II, of the
Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, are replaced with the text
which follows:
Sec. 58-26. Collier County Fire Protection and Prevention Code Adopted.
The standards and Code sections of the "National Fire Codes", as published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as adopted by the rules of the Division of
the State Fire Marshal section 4A-3.012, 4A-60.005 or referenced by the 2000 edition of
NFPA 1 or NFPA 101 and those listed below by standard number and edition and as
amended herein, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of the "Collier County
Fire Prevention and Protection Code," intended to protect the health, safety, common
interest, and convenience of the citizens, visitors, and residents of Collier County,
Florida.
NFPA Code Standard Edition
18 1995
42 1997
50A 1999
70E 2000
79 1997
97 2000
170 1999
412 1998
423 1999
513 1998
560 1995
600 2000
601 2000
801 1998
901 2001
1961 1997
1964 1998
Description
We tting Agents
Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic
Gaseous Hydrogen Systems
Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee
Workplaces
Electrical Standard for Industrial
Machinery
Glossary of Terms Relating to Chimneys and
Vents
Fire Safety Symbols
Evaluating Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting Foam Equip.
Const. and Protection of Aircraft Engine
Test Facilities
Motor Freight .Terminals
Storage, Handling and Use of Ethylene
Oxide
Industrial Fire Brigades
Security Service in Fire Loss Prevention
Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials
Standard Classifications for Incident
Reporting
Fire Hose
Spray Nozzles
Sec. 58-27. Amendments to Fire Codes.
The "National Fire Codes, NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code, 2000 Edition," is hereby
amended by local amendment as follows:
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(A) CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(1) BOARD OF APPEALS
Strike all existing text and amend 1-8 to read as
follows:
1-8 BOARD OF APPEALS
Will operate and be comprised as set forth in the Collier County Land Development
Code, Division 5.4, except that the Collier County Fire Marshal's Association may
recommend those two members one of whom would be an architect or engineer and one
whom must be a fire protection specialist for consideration by the Board of County
Commissioners.
(2) NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES
i) Amend 1-19.3 to read as follows;
1-19-3 Any person who fails to comply with the
provisions of this code or who fails to carry out
an order made pursuant of this code or violates
any condition attached to a permit, approval, or
certificate shall be subject to the penalties
established by this jurisdiction. Nothing herein
contained is intended to prevent the Independent
Fire Districts of Collier County from taking
such other lawful action in any court of
competent jurisdiction as the District deems
necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
Such other lawful action shall include, but shall
not be limited to, any equitable action for
injunctive relief or action at. law for damages.
The Independent Fire Districts of Collier
County shall have the power to enforce the
provisions of this Code and ordinances by
means of the Collier County Code Enforcement
Boards.
(B) CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(1) APPLICATION
i) Amend subsection 1-5.2 to read as follows:
1-5.2 Details regarding Processes, methods,
specifications, equipment testing and
maintenance, design standards, performance,
installation, or other pertinent criteria contained
in those standards and codes listed in Chapter 32
of this Code and those adopted pursuant to the
Collier County Fire Prevention and Protection
Code Section 58-26 shall be considered a part of
this code.
ii) Amend Subsection 1-5.5 to read as follows:
1-5.5 Buildings in existence or permitted for
construction prior to the adoption of this Code
shall comply with the provisions stated herein or
referenced for existing buildings
Existing buildings or installations that do not
comply with the provisions of the publications
referenced in 1-5.2 shall be permitted to be
continued in use, unless the authority having
jurisdiction determines that the lack of
conformity with these standards presents an
imminent danger.
Exception: A limited but reasonable time
shall be allowed for compliance with any part of
this Code for existing buildings, commensurate
with the magnitude of expenditure, disruption of
services, and degree of hazard. Occupied
existing buildings shall comply with 1-9.2.
(2) OCCUPANCY
i) Amend Subsection 1-9.1 to read as follows:
1-9.1 No new construction or existing building
shall be occupied in whole or in part in violation
of the provisions of this Code or other
applicable Collier County laws and ordinances.
All tenants and occupants shall obtain a "Notice
of Fire Compliance" certificate from the
appropriate fire district prior to the occupancy
and .use of a new or existing building as
evidence of compliance with the Collier County
Fire Prevention and Protection Code. Such
original certificate shall be displayed in a
prominent location within the structure,
building, or portion thereof.
Exception: Occupants of one and two family
dwellings and residential tenants in multi-family
buildings are exempt from the requirement of
obtaining a "Notice of Fire Compliance".
(3) PERMITS AND APPROVALS
i)
Amend Subsection 1-16.16(3) to read as
follows:
Bonfires and Outdoor Rubbish Fires. Kindling
or maintaining any open fire or a fire in any
public street, alley, road, or other public or
private ground. Instructions and stipulations of
permit shall be adhered to. Cooking fires and
small recreational fires not intended for
vegetation or rubbish disposal, when conducted
safely and on the property of the subject are
exempt and do not require a permit.
ii)
Not withstanding the above provisions, for 30
days commencing with the declaration of a state
of emergency by the Governor of the State of
Florida, because of extended drought and the
resulting potential for wildfires, which includes
all or parts of Collier County, there shall
become effective a prohibition against kindling,
creating or maintaining any campfire, bonfire,
open or barrel burning of trash, discarding of
lighted smoking materials outdoors, smoking in
county parks, and the sale or use of fireworks.
The use of open barbecues or barbecue pits
utilizing charcoal or wood shall be prohibited
within 600 yards of any forest, grassland,
woods, wild lands or marsh area within Collier
County. The prohibitions expressly provided
herein may be extended by resolution duly
adopted by the board.
(4) PLANS REVIEW
i) Amend Subsection 18.2 to read as follows:
1-18.2 It shall be the responsibility of the
applicant to ensure that:
(1) The construction documents include all of the fire protection requirements
(2) The shop drawings are correct and in compliance with the applicable
codes and standards
(3) All plans for proposed new structures and square footage additions to
existing structures include 8 and ½ x 11 page or pages entitled "Fire
Protection Plan" that depict the following:
(a)
Completed form titled "Collier County Fire Districts Pre-Incident
Planning Data". Form must be completely filled out, indicating
N/A where not applicable.
(b)
Use of Uniform Drawing Symbols and Legend as published in
NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety Symbols (particularly
chapters 5 & 6) 1999 Edition: Copyright National Fire Protection
Association.
(c) North arrow.
(d) Overall building dimensions.
(e)
To scale site plan showing the entire property boundaries, entire
structural footprint, ali building entrance openings, exit stairs,
pavement areas and fire lanes, fire hydrants, adjacent roadways
with names, and distances to all fire hydrants within 1000 t~
(304.8m) measured along the centerline of the street, driveway or
fire lane.
(f) Florida Building Code Construction Type.
(g) Number of stories of structure and total square footage under
roof per story.
(h)
A wall detail/section from foundation through the roof
illustrating the predominant or typical floor(s), wail(s) and roof
materials. Such detail/section shall be keyed with a call mark on
the structural footprint required (a) above.
(i) Needed fire flow as required by section 7-5.1.1.
(j) Fire district water supply flow test(s) as required by section 7-
5.1.5.
(k) Main utility (electric, gas, water, etc.) shutoff locations.
(I) Hazardous and/or combustible materials locations and estimated
quantities.
(m)Locations of features of fire protection systems (fire department
connections, fire sprinkler shut-off, fire alarm panels, standpipes
etc.)
Exception 1: Group R-3. One and Two-family Residences.
Exception 2: Ancillary structures like guardhouses, restrooms etc.
Not exceeding 1000 square feet in area.
Exception 3: Square footage additions that do not exceed 1000
square feet.
(5) COST OF PERMIT
(i) Add Section 1-21 to read as follows:
1-21 COST OF PERMIT
Refer to Collier County Resolution No. 01-313,
(establishing fees), Exhibit B
(C) CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
(1) DEFINITIONS
(i) Add the following definitions to read as follows:
2-1.166 Fire Marshal - The Fire Chief or his/her
designee within each independent fire district or the
Collier County manager or his/her designee within any
dependant fire district within Collier County.
2-1.167 Fire Official- The individual appointed by
the FIRE DISTRICTS and employed by the
Administrative District who is responsible for
the fire plan review office.
2-1.168 Owner- Any person or entity having a legal
or equitable interest in the property.
2-1.169 Interlocal agreement- An agreement entered
into between , the board of County
Commissioners and any Independent Fire
District(s).
2-1.170 Manual Wet Standpipe- Refer to NFPA
14:3-2.5
2-1.171 Residential Occupancy (Group R) - Refer to
the Florida Building Code, 2000 Edition for the
definition and sub-classification, or its successor.
(ii) Amend 2-1.67 to read as follows;
2-1.67 Fire lane means any driveway, road, or
unobstructed area, which may be used by the fire
department for the 'movement of fire vehicles or
firefighting operations.
(D) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PROVISIONS
(1) OPEN OUTDOOR FIRES, INCINERATORS, OUTDOOR
FIREPLACES.
i) Amend Subsection 3-4.1 to read as follows:
3-4.1 Permits. Permits are required and shall
comply with Section 1-16.
Exception; Cooking fires and small recreational
fires not intended for vegetation or rubbish
disposal when conducted safely and on the
property of the subject. Notwithstanding the
above provisions, for 30 days commencing with
the declaration of a state of emergency by the
Governor of the State of Florida, because of
extended drought and the resulting potential for
wildfires, which includes aH or parts of Collier
County, there shall become effective a
prohibition against kindling, creating or
maintaining any campfire, bonfire, open or
barrel burning of trash, discarding of lighted
smoking materials outdoors, smoking in county
parks, and the sale or use of fireworks. The use
of open barbecues or barbecue pits utilizing
charcoal or wood shall be prohibited within 600
yards of any forest, grassland, woods, wild
lands or marsh area within Collier County. The
prohibitions expressly provided herein may be
extended by resolution duly adopted by the
board
ii) Amend Subsection 3-4.7 to read as follows:
3-4.7 No charcoal burners shall be kindled or
maintained on balconies or within 10 feet of any
structure.
Exception: Single-family dwellings.
iii)
3-4.8 No gas-fired:cooking grill shall be kindled
or maintained on balconies or within 10 feet of
any structure. LP gas cylinders in excess of 21/2
lbs, water weight shall not be stored within 10 fi
ora residential building.
Exception: Single-family dwellings.
(2) FIRE LANES
i) Amend Subsection 3-5.2 to read as follows;
3-5.2
All buildings that a fire department may be called to
protect that are not readily accessible to an adjacent
local street shall be provided with a suitable fire lane or
parallel access drive unless the analysis of the fire
official indicates the fire access is unnecessary. Such
fire access is necessary for all buildings three (3) or
more stories in height which are not adjacent to a local
street.
(a) Parking spaces adjacent to structures that,
in the opinion of the fire official, may
hinder or delay firefighting forces in the
performance of their duties are prohibited.
Limited designated parking spaces may be
approved by the fire official when
alternative arrangements are made prior to
construction, which must include
automatic fire suppression systems.
(b) The fire official may require additional
fire lanes around commercial buildings
when his or her analysis indicates
additional access to the building is needed.
(c) No new wet or dry retention or detention
areas shall be located directly adjacent to
any structure unless prior approval is
received from the fire official.
ii) Add subsection 3-5.2.1 to read as follows;
3-5.2.1 Fire lanes shall be not less than 20 fi (6m)
of unobstructed width, able to with stand
live loads of fire apparatus, and have a
minimum of 14 fi vertical clearance.
Turning radii for fire lanes not exceeding a
90 degree turn where serving buildings
shall be 25 fi inside and 49 fi outside and
turning radii for fire lanes serving parking
lots only shall be 25 fi inside and 45 fi
outside. Where tums exceed 90 degrees
the standards for turnarounds shall apply.
An approved turn around for fire apparatus
shall be provided where an access road is a
dead end and in excess of 150 fl (46m) in
length. The turnaround shall have a
minimum centerline radius of 40 feet
(12.7m). The grade surface and location of
the fire lane shall be approved by the
authority having jurisdiction. At least one
elevation of each building shall be
accessible to.the fire department. Required
fire lanes shall be provided with the inner
edge of the roadway no closer than 10 feet
and no farther than 30 feet from the
building. Such lanes shall have a surface
designed to accommodate fire apparatus
with a minimum weight of 32 tons.
Exception No. 1: Adequacy of emergency vehicle access
shall be determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
Exception No. 2: T or Y turnaround arrangements shall
be permitted.
Exception No. 3: - When acceptable to the authority
having jurisdiction, turnaround arrangements other than
a cul-de-sac shall be permitted to be used.
iii) Add Subsection 3-5.5.1 to read as follows:
3-5.5.1 EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS
3-5.5.1 This section is intended to apply to all gate
installations EXCEPT those serving
individual single-family residences.
iv) Add Subsection 3-5.5.1.1 to read as follows:
3-5.5.1.1 All electronic access
control gate to structures and
properties that may require
emergency services that restrict the
free ingress and egress of emergency
vehicles and are not constantly
attended 24 hours per day shall be
provided with an electronic
transmitter/receiver system capable
of being programmed with a unique
activation code and frequency
approved by the authority having
jurisdiction. Such code or frequency
shall not be used by or provided to
other gate users. Existing
installations shall comply within 180
days subsequent to the notification
date by the authority having
jurisdiction.
v) Add Subsection 3-5.5.2.3 to read as follows;
3-5.5.2.3 All electronic access control gates under
section 3-5.5.1.1 shall be compatible with the
uniform county -wide transmitters. Said
transmitters are carried only within emergency
services vehicles.
vi) Add Subsection 3-5.5.2.4 to read as follows;
3-5.5.2.4
All electronic access control gates shall
have a battery backup with a fail safe
override.
Exception No. I - Any other override
system acceptable to the Authority having
jurisdiction.
Exception No. 2 - Gates serving individual
single-family residences.
vii) Add Subsection 3-5.5.2.5 to read as follows;
3-5.5.2.5
All non-electronic access control gates
to structures and properties that may
require emergency services that restrict
the free ingress and egress of emergency
vehicles and are not constantly attended
24 hours a day shall be provided with a
key box per section 3-6.
Exception No. I - Gates serving
individual single-family residences.
viii) Add Subsection 3-5.5.2.6 to read as follows;
3-5.5.2.6 All electronic gates are required to receive
a building permit with fire review prior to
installation.
ix) Amend Subsection 3-5.6.2. lto read as follows;
3-5.6.2.1
Hydrants. Clearance of 3 feet to
the rear and sides of fire hydrants
and clear to the street. No new
wet or dry retention or detention
areas shall be located between
the fire hydrant and the fire
access area unless prior approval
is received from the fire official.
x) Amend Subsection 3-5.6.2.2 to read as follows;
3-5.6.2.2
Fire Protection Appliances.
Clearance of 3 feet to sides and
clear to the street. No new wet or
dry retention or detention areas
shall be located between the fire
appliance and the fire access area
unless prior approval is received
from the fire official.
(3) PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES AND EVENTS
i) Add section 3-10.7 to rear as follows;
3-10.7 Public Assemblages and Events
ii) Add subsection 3-10.7.1 to read as follows;
Where the authority having jurisdiction determines
that the gathering of persons in a structure or
outside of a structure or the nature of the
performance, exhibition, display, contest, or activity
presents or is predicted to present unusual and
significant impact on public safety, including access
to buildings, structures, fire hydrants, fire lanes, and
the like, or other provisions of public safety
services, including fire protection and emergency
medical services, the authority having jurisdiction
shall have the authority to order the development of
or prescribe a plan for the provision of safety
services which provides a reasonable degree of
safety for the attendees, participants and other
affected members of the public.
iii) Add Subsection 3-10.7.2 to read as follows;
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3-10.7.2
The plan "shall address such items as
emergency vehicle ingress and egress, fire
protection, emergency medical services, fire
and safety inspections, public assembly areas
and the directing of attendees and vehicles,
vendor and food concession distribution, and
the need for the presence of law enforcement,
fire, and medical services personnel at the
event. Said plan shall be submitted to the
authority having jurisdiction a minimum of
two weeks prior to the starting date of the
event.
iv) Add Subsection 3-10.7.3 to read as follows;
3-10.7.3
The authority having jurisdiction is hereby
authorized to assess and collect reasonable
compensation for services rendered to public
assemblages and events covered by the
provisions of section 3-10.7, as it may deem
necessary in accordance with the applicable
service resolution of the governing body.
(4)
CLOTHES DRYER VENTING
i) Add section 3-11 to read as follows;
Venting of clothes dryers, whether electric or gas fired
shall be on the floor of origin or into an approved shai~.
Exception I: Group R-3, Detached one and two-family
residences.
Exception 2: Other arrangements as may be approved
by the authority having jurisdiction.
(E) CHAPTER 7 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
i) Amend Subsection 7-2.2.2 to read as follows;
Exception 1: Buildings classified as R-2, four stories in
height are required to have manual wet standpipes in
accordance with NFPA 14.
ii) Add Subsection 7-2.2.2.1 to read as follows
7-2.2.2.1 Any building five stories or more in height
and not otherwise classified as a high rise
building as defined by the Florida Building
Code, 2001 Edition, shall have an automatic
wet standpipe system in accordance with
NFPA 14 capable of supplying the required
gallons per minute with a residual pressure
of 65 psi at the uppermost hose connection.
iii) Add Subsection 7-2.2.2.2 to read as follows;
7-2.2.2.2
Any high-rise building as defined by the
Florida Building Code, 2001 Edition shall
have an automatic wet standpipe system in
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accordance' with NFPA 14 capable of
supplying the required gallons per minute
with a residual pressure of 100 psi at the
uppermost hose connection.
iv) Add Subsection 7-2.2.2.3 to read as follows;
7-2.2.2.3
Fire department valves on standpipe systems
shall not be pressure-reducing valves.
Pressure restricting devices shall be installed
on any valve with pressure in excess of 175
psi. Pressure restricting devices shall be so
as to be readily removable, leaving hose
threads acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
v) Add Subsection 7-2.2.2.4 to read as follows;
7-2.2.2.4
All fire department connections, other than
those serving a high rise building, shall be
located within 50 fl (15.25m) of a fire
hydrant and within 50 f~ (15.25m) of a fire
department vehicle access road.
Exception 1: Fire department connections supplying
fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13R
that are not a part of a standpipe system.
Exception 2: Actual locations of fire department
connections shall be as approved by the authority
having jurisdiction.
vi) Add Subsection 7-2.2.2.5 to read as follows;
7-2.2.2.5
New high-rise buildings shall be equipped
with two fire department connections. One
connection shall be located at the building
and one shall be located within 15 f~ (4.6m)
of a fire hydrant. Either fire department
connection shall be capable of operating
independently of the other. The second fire
department connection required at the
building shall not be required to be located
within 50 t~ (15.25m) ora fire hydrant.
vii) Add subsection 7-3.1.1. to read as follows:
7-3.1.1.
Automatic sprinklers shall be installed and
maintained in full operating condition, as
specified for the occupancy involved in the
codes or standards listed in Chapter 32.
Installations shall be in accordance with
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 13R, Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to and Including
Four Stories in Height; or NFPA 13D,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes, as appropriate.
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7-3.2.2.1
All fire sprinkler systems shall be designed
with hydraulic calculation method. System
design will be based on a current flow test.
For flow tests with a static pressure of 55
PSI or more the test will be extrapolated to
seasonal static of 50 PSI. The formula is as
follows:
X Factor = Seasonal Static /
Measured Static
Design Res. Pres. = (Residual Pres)
x (X Factor)
Design Pitot PSI = (Pitot Press) x
(Xfactor)
For flow tests with a static of less than 50
PSI the un-extrapolated flow test shall be
used. However in this case a minimum
safety factor of 5 psi above the demand
point of the system shall be used. Fire flow
data shall he attached to the hydraulic
calculations as per section 7-5.1.1.
Add to Section 7-3.2.2 to read as follows:
Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be
provided, in accordance with NFPA 13,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems, when required by this Code, or
referenced codes and standards listed in Chapter
32; and in all new residential occupancies
containing more than four (4) living units; and
when otherwise required by Collier County.
Exception No. 1: Residential occupancies up to
four (4) stories in height may be protected in
accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to attd Including Four Stories
m Height, where not otherwise required to be
protected by sprinklers pursuant to the Building
Code or other applicable standards.
Add subsection 7-3.2.2.1, to read as follows;
All Automatic fire extinguishing systems,
installed voluntarily, arbitrarily or otherwise,
shall provide an adequate means (stub-out)
for future fire sprinkler protection on ianais,
balconies and canopies in residential
occupancies.
x)
Amend subsection 7-3.4.2 to eliminate (2),(3)
and (4). And add two exceptions to the existing
exception as follows:
Exception No 2: 13D systems in one and two family
dwellings.
Exception No 3: Sprinkler piping serving not more
than six sprinklers connected directly to a domestic
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water supply system. 'However the control valve shall
be locked in the open position.
xi) Add Subsection 7-5.1.1 to read as follows;
7-5.1.1 The following are fire flow requirements for
new construction, changes in occupancy or use to a
more hazardous classification (according to National
Fire Protection Association 101, 2000 edition) or any
physical enlargement of existing buildings. All one and
two family dwellings are exempt form these
requirements except new subdivisions as provided for
in (1) a below:
New exclusive one and two family subdivisions:
Building Square Footage Min. Fire Flow
(GPM)
Less than or equal to 5000 500
Greater than 5000 750
Subdivisions not capable of delivering the required fire
flow shall provide automatic sprinkler systems in
accordance with NFPA 13, 13R or 13D, 1999 editions
as applicable.
All other buildings shall calculate required fire flows in
accordance with the following formula shown in
subsection (3) below. This formula establishes a base
flow from which the degree of hazard, credit for fire
sprinkler protection and separation distance will result
in a final needed fire flow. National Fire Protection
Association 13, 1999 edition shall be used for the
purpose of determining hazard classification.
NFPA classification
Light
Ordinary I & II
Extra
Formula application
Light
Ordinary
High
Fire flow based on the formula NFF= [(18) x
COEFFICIENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION TYPE)
x { SQUARE ROOT (BUILDING SQUARE
FOOTAGE)} x HAZARD FACTOR x EXPOSURE
FACTOR x FIRE SPRINKLER FACTOR
Coefficients based on construction type.
1.5 = Wood (Type VI)
1.0 = Ordinary (Type V)
0.8 = Noncombustible (Type III & IV)
0.6 = * Fire resistive (Type I & II)
Coefficient based on hazard.
0.75 = Light hazard
1.0 = Ordinary hazard
1.25 = High hazard
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Coefficient based on exposure distance in feet.
0-10 = 1.25
11-30 = 1.2
31-60 = 1.15
61-100 = 1.1
101-150 = 1.05
>150--- 1
Coefficient based on fire sprinklers.
0.5 = Fully fire sprinklered
1 = Not fully fire sprinklered
*Fire resistive construction need only be calculated on
the three (3) largest successive floors of highest hazard
classification.
A four-hour "fire wall" may be used to reduce total
square footage of a building for the purposes of fire
flow requirements, providing the wall intersects each
successive floor of the building and complies with
NFPA 221.
The minimum required fire flow for commercial and
multi-family occupancies shall be 750 GPM.
Owners and developers shall make provisions to install
water lines and fire hydrants to meet spacing and fire
flow requirements. Where fire mains exist but do not
meet the fire flow requirements, alternative
arrangements may be made, prior to construction, with
the authority having jurisdiction. Due to the concern for
public safety, failure to meet the fire flow requirements
or come to alternative agreement shall be grounds for
refusal for the county to issue building permits.
xii) Add Subsection 7-5.1.2 to read as follows;
7-5.1.2
Where buildings are constructed, with the furthest
point of the structure being one hundred fifty (150)
feet or more from a public street, requires private
mains and fire hydrants which shall meet the required
fire flow with spacing to be determined by the fire
official, not to exceed three hundred (300) foot
maximum distance between hydrants. Hydrant spacing
and required fire flow ,may be altered by the fire
official if, by prior arrangement with the fire official,
automatic fire suppression systems are installed in all
buildings on the premises.
xiii) Add subsection 7-5.1.3 to read as follows:
7-5.1.3
Maximum distance between fire hydrants shall be five
hundred (500) feet in exclusive one and two family
areas with buildings not exceeding 5000 sq f, and
three hundred (300) feet in all other areas.
xiv) add subsection 7-5.1.4 to read as follows:
7-5.1.4 Where buildings are proposed in an area not meeting
the hydrant spacing requirements, the owner or
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developer shall pr6vide the number of hydrants
prescribed by the fire official, under the terms of this
section.
:tv) Add subsection 7-5.1.5 to read as follows:
7-5.1.5
Prior to development of new structures or fire
protection systems, a fire flow test in accordance with
NFPA 291 shall be preformed by the fire district
having jurisdiction. Such tests shall be completed no
longer than six months prior to the submittal for
permit. Calculations of the available fire flow at a
minimum of 20 psi residual shall be provided on the
fire protection plan required by section 1-18.2 or with
the hydraulic calculation package submitted for fire
protection system permits. Fire flow test reports shall
be submitted on the official letterhead of the fire
district having jurisdiction.
xvi) Add subsection 7-5.1.6 to read as follows:
7-5.1.6 Fire hydrants shall be provided for structures in
accordance with NFPA 24 and shall be distributed so
that the Needed Fire Flow determined by the fire
official may be delivered. Hydrant locations and
distances to proposed structures shall be indicated on
the Fire Protection Plan required in section 1-18.2
xvii) Add subsection 7-5.1.7 to read as follows:
7-5.1.7
Proposed single structure site developments within
1000 fl (304.8m) of existing water mains shall extend
such mains so that the main sizes and hydrant
locations comply with the provisions of this code.
Measurement of the distance shall be along existing or
proposed roads, street, driveways or fire lanes as
applicable. Where no piped water supply exists within
1000 ft (304.8m) distance criteria, the requirements of
NFPA 1142, Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban
and Rural Fire Fighting 1999 edition, shall apply.
Proposed multi-structure site developments shall
provide permanent fire protection water supply from a
public or private utility system or construct a private
engineered water system acceptable to the authority
having jurisdiction and capable of delivering the
required Needed Fire Flow specified in subsection7-
5.1.1
xviii) Add subsection 7-7.1.4 to read as follows:
7-7.1.4 All fire sprinkler systems shall be monitored by a UL
listed Remote or Central station monitoring agency.
Exception No 1: One and two family dwellings
xix) Add subsection 7-7.1.5 to read as follows:
7-7-1.5 All fire sprinkler systems shall activate one or more
monitored audio/visual device located on the exterior
of the building. The number and location of the
device(s) shall be approved by the authority having
jurisdiction.
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Exception: Single family dwellings
(F) CHAPTER 13: COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT
(1) 13-2 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
i)
Amend subsection 13-2.3 to eliminate the
exception.
Sec. 58-28. Amendments to the Life Safety Code.
NFPA 101 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures, 2000 Edition, is
amended as follows:
(A) CHAPTER 4: GENERAL
i)
Add new subsection 4.8, "Use of Fire and Spark
Producing Devices in Public Places" to read as
follows:
4.8 Use of Fire and Spark Producing Devices in Public Places.
ii) Add new subsection 4.8.1 to read as follows:
4.8.1.
It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke, light or carry
a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, match or use any spark,
flame, or fire producing device not specifically authorized
by the appropriate district or area fire chief or inspector in
any of the following areas:
1) In the board of county commissions chambers,
and in all other public meeting rooms in the
county courthouse complex, and administrative
buildings, when a public meeting is in progress.
2) In any public theater, church, tent, motion
picture house or other auditorium used for such
shows or performance when the public gathers.
3) In any mercantile store which voluntarily elects,
by and through the actions of its management,
to be included within this section. This
prohibition shall not apply to restrooms,
restaurants, coffee shops, soda fountain
counters, executive offices or beauty parlors in
such mercantile stores.
(B) CHAPTER 9: BUILDING SERVICE AND FIRE PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT
(1) SECTION 9.6 FIRE DETECTION,
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
(I) GENERAL
i) Add Subsection 9.6.1.10 to read as follows;
9.6.1.10 The authority having jurisdiction may approve
and shall have the authority to require listed
manual fire alarm box covers or listed double
action pull stations to be installed where
manual fire alarm systems are susceptible to
malicious false alarms.
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(II)
OCCUPANT NOTIFICATION
ii) Amend subsection 9-6.3.8 to read as follows;
9-6.3.8 Audible alarm notification appliances shall be
of such character and so distributed as to be
effectively heard above the average ambient
sound level occurring under normal conditions
of occupancy.
Residential occupancies: Audible alarm
indicating devices shall be clearly audible in
all bedrooms over background noise levels
with ali intervening doors closed. The audible
alarm indicating device sounding shall be
measure a minimum of 70 decibels at the
pillow height in all bedrooms.
(2)
SECTION 9.7 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND OTHER
EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT
SECTION 9.7.4 MANUAL EXTINGUISHING
EQUIPMENT
i) Amend 9.7.4.1 to read as follows:
9.7.4.1
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in
all commercial and multi-family occupancy
classifications in accordance with NFPA 10,
The Standard for the Installation of Portable
Fire Extinguishers.
Sec. 58-29. Reserved.
SECTION TWO: Repeal of certain no longer effective ordinances.
The following Collier County ordinances, having been preempted by operation of state
law, are hereby repealed and are no longer of any force or effect: Ordinance #'s 76-7,
92-72, 98-74, 99-29, and 99-47.
SECTION THREE: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances:
The provisions of this Ordinance are intended to become and to be made a part of the
Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance
may be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be
changed to "section," "article," or any other appropriate word.
SECTION FOUR: Conflict and severance.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive provisions are intended to apply. If any phrase or
portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion is deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and
such holding will not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
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SECTION FIVE: Effective date. ,,
This Ordinance becomes effective upon filing with the Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of' County Commissioners of
day of (~)~ , 2002
DWI~I~'~ E~ BROCK, Clerk
Deputy Cle~i( ,~ttest
Approved as to form$ta'qnn~ttlre~a~I15'
Assistant County Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BY: ~-
$ ~S I~.-~2bLET~'~A, Chairman
This ordino~ _F[Idl(, with the
Secretary ¢~f E. rc's Office the
and ockmo,v edgement of thor
filin~ received this 7~ day
of ~)~- ,, ~-,
STATE OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLLIER)
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true copy of:
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-49
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on
the 8th day of October, 2002, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 9th day
of October, 2002.
DWIGHT E. BROCK ~, ~ .'~ _~
Clerk of Courts and Clerk .:- .'~-
Ex-officio to Boa~a Of "-. ~,
County Commis sioner~ ., '-,
By: Ellie I-Io f fman,
Deputy Clerk