Chapter 8
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

Articles:

I. In General

II. Standards

III. Smoke Detectors

IV. Fireworks

Article I.
IN GENERAL

Sections:

8-1 Purpose.

8-2 Interpretation.

8-3 Smoking areas.

8-4 Alterations, repairs and additions to buildings.

8-5 Fire protection of high-rise buildings.

8-6 – 8-25 Reserved.

8-1 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted by the terms of this chapter. (Ord. No. 99-340, § 2, 5-4-99)

8-2 Interpretation.

(a) Whenever the following words appear in the codes and regulations adopted by this chapter, they shall be interpreted as follows:

(1) Administrative authority shall mean the building official.

(2) Chief, fire chief or chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall mean the fire chief of the Federal Way fire department.

(3) City treasurer shall mean the director of administration and finance.

(4) Corporation counsel shall mean the city attorney.

(5) High-rise buildings shall mean all buildings seven or more stories or having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

(6) Municipality and jurisdiction shall mean the city of Federal Way.

(7) Board of appeals shall mean the hearing examiner appointed by the city.

(b) Whenever reference is made to local authority, codes, jurisdiction and similar concepts within the codes adopted by this chapter, interpretation shall render such reference applicable to the applicable city designation, jurisdiction and authority. (Ord. No. 92-127, § 1, 2-4-92; Ord. No. 99-340, § 2, 5-4-99)

8-3 Smoking areas.

The fire chief is empowered and authorized to order the owner or occupant in writing to designate smoking and nonsmoking areas and to post those areas with appropriate signs as defined and required in Chapter 70.160 RCW as it relates to the Washington Clean Indoor Air Act. (Ord. No. 99-340, § 2, 5-4-99)

8-4 Alterations, repairs and additions to buildings.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings which are altered or repaired one or more times during any 70-month period, where the value of the alterations or repairs during that period exceeds 50 percent of the building’s assessed value as determined by the King County auditor as of the date the first permit application for such alterations or repairs is submitted to the city. Any addition to an existing structure shall be considered new construction subject to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. No. 99-340, § 2, 5-4-99)

8-5 Fire protection of high-rise buildings.

High-rise buildings shall be provided with fire protection systems in accordance with Uniform Building Code Sections 403.2 through 403.10 and Uniform Building Code Chapter 9 as adopted by this Code. (Ord. No. 99-340, § 2, 5-4-99)

8-6 – 8-25 Reserved.

Article II.
STANDARDS

Sections:

Division 1. Generally

8-26 – 8-35 Reserved.

Division 2. Administration

8-36 Authority to adopt rules and regulations.

8-37 Additional conditions.

8-38 Liability.

8-39 Uniform Fire Code Section 103.1.4 amended – Board of appeals.

8-40 Civil enforcement.

8-41 – 8-50 Reserved.

Division 3. Fire Code

8-51 Code adopted.

8-52 Amendments.

8-53 New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.

8-54 Structures over water.

8-55 – 8-65 Reserved.

Division 4. Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Systems

8-66 Definitions.

8-67 Life safety/rescue access.

8-68 Fire detection system.

8-69 Installation.

8-70 – 8-90 Reserved.

Division 1. Generally

8-26 – 8-35 Reserved.

Division 2. Administration

8-36 Authority to adopt rules and regulations.

(a) The city shall adopt rules and regulations for the implementation of this article, including:

(1) Procedures to assure that building permits for structures conform to the requirements of this article.

(2) Procedures to assure that these standards shall be reviewed as part of the subdivision, planned unit development, rezone, conditional use and unclassified use permit processes.

(3) Procedures to assure that a report of fire protection impacts is submitted in all cases where a proposed structure or land use is regulated.

(4) Procedures to allow for hydrant spacing requirements to be relaxed by as much as 50 percent pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, except where such allowances would unreasonably reduce fire protection to the area or structures served.

(b) No less than one copy shall be available for public inspection and review in the fire department office or the building department. The city may offer the rules and regulations for sale for a reasonable cost to cover printing and handling. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 69, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 3, 5-4-99)

8-37 Additional conditions.

(a) All condominiums shall have the following wording in the recorded declaration of covenants and a copy of the document shall be provided to the fire chief and the building official:

(1) In the event that any unit should be equipped with a sprinkler system, nothing shall be hung from the sprinklers comprising a part of the system nor shall any such sprinklers be painted, covered, or otherwise changed, tampered with or altered.

(2) Prior to any alteration, amendment, modification or change thereof, the owners or their agents will submit such proposed alteration, amendment, modification or change to the fire chief or designee for approval and agrees to comply with all applicable sprinkler requirements. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 71, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 3, 5-4-99)

8-38 Liability.

(a) The express intent of the city council is that responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this article in regard to fire protection availability to a specific development shall rest exclusively with the permit applicant and their agents.

(b) The city council expressly recognizes there are limited public funds available for implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this article and for the establishment of fire suppression capability by the fire department. The city council also recognizes that the level of services these public funds can support must be balanced against the economic impact of the costs for these services. Consequently, the funds appropriated for implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this article are those which, in the judgment of the city council, best protect the overall health, safety and welfare interests of the public.

(c) This article shall not be construed as placing responsibility for assuring the adequacy of fire protection services within the city or any officer, employee or agent of the city, the fire district, water purveyor, employee or agent of the fire department or water purveyor. Procedures established pursuant to this article are spot checks designed to foster and encourage compliances but are not guarantees or assurances that permits or work undertaken pursuant to permits complies with all applicable provisions of the article. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to comply with the procedures regarding the adequacy of fire protection service. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 72, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 3, 5-4-99)

8-39 Uniform Fire Code Section 103.1.4 amended – Board of appeals.

103.1.4 Appeals. Section 103.1.4 of the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted by this chapter, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Appeals made from any ruling made under this article, except for rulings or decisions pertaining to enforcement of this article, may be made to the hearing examiner appointed by the city. Procedural rules concerning appeals shall be as provided in process III of Chapter 22 FWCC, Zoning.

(Ord. No. 90-33, § 66, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 92-127, § 4, 2-4-92; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 99-340, § 3, 5-4-99)

8-40 Civil enforcement.

Notwithstanding any provision in this article or in any code adopted hereunder to the contrary, civil enforcement of the provisions of this article and the terms and conditions of any permit or approval issued pursuant to this article shall be governed by Chapter 1, Article III, Civil Enforcement of Code. Civil enforcement is in addition to, and does not limit any other forms of enforcement available to the city including, but not limited to, criminal sanctions as specified herein, nuisance and injunction actions, or other civil actions. (Ord. No. 99-340, § 3, 5-4-99)

8-41 – 8-50 Reserved.

Division 3. Fire Code

8-51 Code adopted.

The following code, as amended, added to, or excepted in this chapter, together with all amendments and additions provided in this title, is adopted and shall be applicable within the city:

(1) The following chapters of the Washington Administrative Code as presently constituted or as may be subsequently amended:

a. Chapter 51-44 WAC – State Building Code Adoption and Amendment of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code including Appendices Chapters I-A, I-C, II-F, III-A, III-B, and III-C. State amendments to Sections 103.2.1.1, 1109.8.3, 7404.2.3, and 7802, are adopted only to the extent that they apply to buildings containing four dwelling units or less; in all other respects the foregoing state amendments are not adopted. State amendments to Sections 901.2.2.1, 901.4.2, 902.1, 902.2 through 902.2.4.1 and 7902.1.7.2.4, are not adopted for any buildings.

b. Chapter 51-45 WAC – State Building Code Adoption and Amendment of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 51, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 92-143, § 23, 6-16-92; Ord. No. 99-340, § 4, 5-4-99)

8-52 Amendments.

The following amendments to the fire code adopted in FWCC 8-51 are hereby adopted:

(1) Section 1102.3 is amended to read as follows:

Section 1102.3. Open burning prohibited. Open burning within the city limits is prohibited.

(2) Section 1007.3.3.6.2 is amended to read as follows:

The installation or use of any electric, electronic or mechanical alarm device which gives automatic notice to the communications center of the city fire department on emergency or business telephone numbers is prohibited.

Individuals, agencies or companies may use the special telephone line for automatic notification when approved by the fire chief. This provision specifically includes devices utilizing the public telephone system.

(3) Section 7701.7.2 is amended to read as follows:

(a) The storage of explosives and blasting agents within the city is prohibited.

Exception. The fire chief may issue a special permit for such storage where it appears in his or her judgment there will be no undue danger to persons or property.

(4) Section 8204.2 is amended by the addition of two new paragraphs to read as follows:

The aggregate capacity of any one installation which contains more than 2,000 water gallons of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited within the city.

Exception. The fire chief may issue a special permit for such storage where it appears in his or her judgment there will be no undue danger to persons or property.

(5) Appendix II-F shall apply to all aboveground flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks. (Ord. No. 90-33, §§ 52 – 61, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 92-127, § 3, 2-4-92; Ord. No. 92-143, §§ 24 – 31, 6-16-92; Ord. No. 99-340, § 4, 5-4-99)

8-53 New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.

The city manager, the building official and the fire chief shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in the fire code adopted in FWCC 8-51. The fire chief shall post such list in a conspicuous place and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 62, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 4, 5-4-99)

8-54 Structures over water.

No portion of any building or other structure supported by piers or piling and extending over water shall be more than 250 feet from an improved public street or alley giving access thereto for fire engines and other firefighting equipment; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation shall not apply to any one-story structure used solely for the moorage of boats and which is:

(1) Of Type 1 construction;

(2) Of Type 2 construction; or

(3) Having installed throughout the structure an approved automatic sprinkler system. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 63, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 4, 5-4-99)

8-55 – 8-65 Reserved.

Division 4. Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Systems

8-66 Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Board of appeals shall mean the hearing examiner appointed by the city pursuant to process I of Chapter 22 FWCC, Zoning.

Fire detection system shall mean a heat and/or smoke detection system monitored by a central and/or remote station conforming to the current requirements of the National Fire Protection Association standards and/or the fire chief or designee.

Fire sprinkler system shall mean an integrated system of piping connected to a water supply with sprinklers which will automatically initiate water discharge over a fire, conforming to the current requirements of the National Fire Protection Association standards and/or the fire chief or designee.

Life safety/rescue access shall mean an unobstructed access to all floor levels and each roof level of a building on not less than 20 percent of the building perimeter by utilizing a 35-foot ladder. An alternate method would be at least one stairway enclosure with exit doorways from each floor level and with a door opening onto each roof level which conforms to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 67, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 92-127, § 5, 2-4-92; Ord. No. 99-340, § 5, 5-4-99)

8-67 Life safety/rescue access.

(a) All occupancies shall be required to provide approved life safety/rescue access.

(b) The following are exceptions to this section:

(1) Group U occupancies; and

(2) Roof access need not be provided to roof levels having a slope greater than four in 12. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 68(A), 2-13-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 5, 5-4-99)

8-68 Fire detection system.

(a) All occupancies exceeding 3,000 square feet gross floor area shall be required to provide an approved automatic fire detection system. Area separation walls as noted in Section 504.6 of the Uniform Building Code shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire detection system.

(b) The following are exceptions to this section:

(1) Group U or R, Division 3, occupancies;

(2) Occupancies protected throughout by an approved/monitored automatic sprinkler system can delete heat detectors from the system. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 68(B), 2-13-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 5, 5-4-99)

8-69 Installation.

Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed:

(1) In all Group R, Division 3, occupancies exceeding 2,500 square feet gross floor area (including attached garages) without adequate fire flow except as cited.

(2) In all R-3 occupancies without approved fire department access as defined in Section 901 of the Uniform Fire Code.

(3) In all Group R, Division 1, occupancies having three or more levels or containing five or more dwelling units and hotels having three or more floor levels or containing 10 or more guest rooms. Quick response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in accordance with their approved listing in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the buildings. For the purposes of this section, condominiums shall be treated as apartments. For the purpose of this section, a floor level shall be defined as “that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the surface of the next floor or roof above.” Area separation walls as noted in Section 504.6 of the Uniform Building Code shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire sprinkler system.

(4) In Group A occupancies that are used as nightclubs and discos where no alcohol is served and where the total gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet. Area separation walls as noted in Section 504.6 of the Uniform Building Code shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire sprinkler system.

(5) In all other occupancies requiring 2,000 gallons per minute or more fire flow, or where the total floor area included within the surrounding exterior walls on all floor levels, including basements, exceeds 10,000 square feet. Area separation walls, as noted in Section 504.6 of the Uniform Building Code, shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire sprinkler system. Group U occupancies are excepted from this subsection.

(6) In all occupancies where the building is classified as an overwater structure. (Ord. No. 90-33, § 68(C), 2-13-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 5, 5-4-99)

8-70 – 8-90 Reserved.

Article III.
SMOKE DETECTORS

Sections:

8-91 Testing and maintenance.

8-92 Transfer of dwelling unit.

8-93 Removal or tampering.

8-94 – 8-120 Reserved.

8-91 Testing and maintenance.

Installation of an approved smoke detection device shall be the responsibility of the owner. Maintenance of such device shall be the responsibility of the tenant or occupant. Maintenance shall include the performance of such tests of the required smoke detector as are recommended by the manufacturer, at intervals of not less than once a month. Maintenance also requires that if the smoke detector is battery-operated, new batteries shall be installed whenever the unit emits a low battery signal, or a minimum of once each year whether or not a low battery signal is present. (Ord. No. 90-64, § 3, 7-3-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 6, 5-4-99)

8-92 Transfer of dwelling unit.

It shall be unlawful for any person to convey fee title to any real property which includes a dwelling unit, or transfer possession of any dwelling unit pursuant to a land sale contract, unless there is a properly operating smoke detector in the dwelling unit which has been installed in accordance with this article. Effective upon the sale or transfer of title of a dwelling unit, it shall be the duty of the seller or transferor to certify to the buyer or transferee in writing that all smoke detectors required by this article are installed and in proper working order. (Ord. No. 90-64, § 4, 7-3-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 6, 5-4-99)

8-93 Removal or tampering.

It shall be unlawful for any person to remove a properly functioning smoke detector installed in conformance with this article unless it is replaced. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove batteries or in any other way make inoperable or interfere with the effectiveness of a smoke detector installed in conformance with this article, except that this provision shall not apply to any owner or owner’s agent in the normal procedure of replacing batteries. (Ord. No. 90-64, § 5, 7-3-90; Ord. No. 99-340, § 6, 5-4-99)

8-94 – 8-120 Reserved.

Article IV.
FIREWORKS¹

Sections:

Division 1. Generally

8-121 Definitions.

8-122 Findings of fact.

8-123 Implementation of statutes.

8-124 Civil enforcement.

8-125 Exception.

8-126 Sale of fireworks unlawful.

8-127 Possession, use and discharge of fireworks unlawful.

8-128 Use of fireworks in public parks and on public land.

8-129 Special effects for entertainment media.

8-130 – 8-140 Reserved.

Division 2. Permits

8-141 Required – Display of fireworks.

8-142 Application for public display permit.

8-143 Permit fees.

8-144 Issuance – Nontransferable – Voiding.

8-145 – 8-170 Reserved.

Division 3. Fireworks Display Regulations

8-171 Compliance.

8-172 State-licensed pyrotechnician required.

8-173 Permit required – Contents.

8-174 Plan view of site.

8-175 Reinforcement of fire protection.

8-176 Removal of debris, trash.

8-177 Disposal of undischarged fireworks.

8-178 Fire extinguishers – Blanket required.

8-179 Revocation of permit.

8-180 Areas of public access.

Division 1. Generally

8-121 Definitions.

(a) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

(b) The definitions of Chapter 70.77 RCW as now stated or hereafter amended shall govern the construction of this article, when applicable. RCW 70.77.120 through 70.77.230 as now stated or hereafter amended are adopted by reference and a copy of the same shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for public use and inspection. In addition, the following term is defined:

Dangerous fireworks shall mean any firework not defined as a “common firework” under the provisions of RCW 70.77.136. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 1, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 2, 6-23-92)

8-122 Findings of fact.

The city council hereby adopts the document, entitled “Proposed Prohibition of Fireworks Sale or Use in Federal Way,” prepared by King County Fire Protection District No. 39, and makes the following findings of fact:

(1) The risks of fires and the danger to public safety and property damages are increased by the sale and use of fireworks within the city.

(2) The types of fireworks involved in fires within the city include both the illegal (dangerous) fireworks, and legal (common) fireworks as defined in RCW 70.77.136.

(3) Banning the use of all fireworks within the city is rationally related to the city council legislative purpose of reducing and/or eliminating the risk of major property damage and risk to public safety which results from the sale, possession and use of any fireworks. (Ord. No. 92-147, § 1, 6-23-92)

8-123 Implementation of statutes.

This article is intended to implement Chapter 70.77 RCW, and shall be construed in connection with that law and any and all rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 18, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 12, 6-23-92)

8-124 Civil enforcement.

Notwithstanding any provision in this article or in any code adopted hereunder to the contrary, civil enforcement of the provisions of this article and the terms and conditions of any permit or approval issued pursuant to this article shall be governed by Chapter 1 FWCC, Article III, Civil Enforcement of Code. Civil enforcement is in addition to, and does not limit any other forms of enforcement available to the city including, but not limited to, criminal sanctions as specified herein, nuisance and injunction actions, or other civil actions. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 19, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 13, 6-23-92; Ord. No. 99-340, § 7, 5-4-99)

8-125 Exception.

This article does not prohibit the use of flares or fuses in connection with the operation of motor vehicles, railroads, or other transportation agencies for signal purposes or illumination or for use in forest protection activities. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 16, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 11, 6-23-92)

8-126 Sale of fireworks unlawful.

It is unlawful for any person to sell any fireworks within the city; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to duly authorized public displays. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 2, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 2, 6-23-92)

8-127 Possession, use and discharge of fireworks unlawful.

Except as authorized by state license and city permit granted pursuant to RCW 70.77.260(2), public display, or RCW 70.77.311(2), use by group or individual for religious or other specific purpose on approved date and as approved location, it is unlawful for any person to engage in the retail sale of, or to sell, possess, use, transfer, discharge or explode any fireworks of any kind within the city. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 3, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 3, 6-23-92)

8-128 Use of fireworks in public parks and on public land.

It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or possess any fireworks upon public land or in any public park, owned by the city; provided, however, nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit the authority of the city council to allow event display of special fireworks under a permit issued in accordance with the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 14, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 9, 6-23-92)

8-129 Special effects for entertainment media.

This article does not prohibit the assembling, compounding, use and display of special effects of whatever nature by any person engaged in the production of motion pictures, radio or television productions, theatricals or operas when such use and display is a necessary part of the production and such person possesses a valid permit issued by the city to purchase, possess, transport or use such fireworks. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 15, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 10, 6-23-92)

8-130 – 8-140 Reserved.

Division 2. Permits

8-141 Required – Display of fireworks.

It is unlawful for any person to hold, conduct or engage in a public display of fireworks within the city without first having obtained and being the holder of a valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this division. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 4, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 4, 6-23-92)

8-142 Application for public display permit.

Applications for a permit to hold, conduct or operate a public display of fireworks as defined under Chapter 70.77 RCW shall be made to the building official for a permit. Such a permit shall also require the approval of the fire chief or designee. Applications shall be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled event. Applicants shall meet all qualifications and requirements of state law regarding public display of fireworks and all fire and safety requirements as set forth in the standards for public display and, in particular, shall hold a pyrotechnic operator license issued by the state as defined by Chapter 70.77 RCW and Chapter 212-17 WAC. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 8, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 7, 6-23-92)

8-143 Permit fees.

The fee for a public display permit for the public display of fireworks shall be $100.00, payable in advance. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 6, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 5, 6-23-92)

8-144 Issuance – Nontransferable – Voiding.

Each public display permit issued pursuant to this division shall be valid for the specific authorized public display event only, shall be used only by the designated permittee and shall be nontransferable. Any transfer or unauthorized use of a permit is a violation of this division and shall void the permit granted in addition to all other sanctions provided in this division. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 7, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 6, 6-23-92)

8-145 – 8-170 Reserved.

Division 3. Fireworks Display Regulations

8-171 Compliance.

All public fireworks displays shall conform to the minimum standards and conditions set out in this division. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8, 6-23-92)

8-172 State-licensed pyrotechnician required.

All public fireworks displays shall be planned, organized and discharged by a state-licensed pyrotechnician. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(A), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(A), 6-23-92)

8-173 Permit required – Contents.

A permit shall be obtained from the city and approved by the fire chief or designee prior to any display of public fireworks. The permit shall include the name of the applicant and his or her address, the name of the pyrotechnician and his or her address; the exact location, date and time of the proposed display; the number, type and class of fireworks to be displayed, the manner in which the fireworks are being stored prior to the public fireworks display; and shall include the name and address of the insurance company providing the bond required. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(B), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(B), 6-23-92)

8-174 Plan view of site.

A drawing shall be submitted to the fire chief showing a plan view of the fireworks discharge site and the surrounding area within a 500-foot radius. The drawing shall include all structures, fences, barricades, streets, fields, streams and any other significant factors that may be subjected to ignition or that may inhibit firefighting capabilities. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(C), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(C), 6-23-92)

8-175 Reinforcement of fire protection.

When, in the discretion of the fire chief, such requirement is necessary to preserve the public health, safety and welfare, the permit may require that a Federal Way fire department pumper and a minimum of two trained firefighters shall be on site 30 minutes prior to and after the shooting of the event. Firefighters shall receive a minimum compensation as per the Washington State Chiefs Association’s fee schedule. All compensation for fire department apparatus will be as per the Washington State Chiefs Association’s fee schedule and shall be designated to the general fund. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(D), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(D), 6-23-92; Ord. No. 99-340, § 8, 5-4-99)

8-176 Removal of debris, trash.

All combustible debris and trash shall be removed from the area of discharge for a distance of 300 feet in all directions. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(E), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(E), 6-23-92)

8-177 Disposal of undischarged fireworks.

All unfired, or “dud,” fireworks shall be disposed of in a safe manner. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(F), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(F), 6-23-92)

8-178 Fire extinguishers – Blanket required.

A minimum of two 2A-rated pressurized water fire extinguishers and one fire blanket shall be required to be at the fireworks discharge site. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(G), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(G), 6-23-92)

8-179 Revocation of permit.

The permit may be immediately revoked at any time deemed necessary by the fire chief or designee due to any noncompliance, weather conditions such as extremely low humidity or wind factor. The display may also be canceled by accidental ignition of any form of combustible or flammable material in the vicinity due to falling debris from the display. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(H), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(H), 6-23-92)

8-180 Areas of public access.

Areas of public access shall be determined by the fire chief or designee and maintained in an approved manner. (Ord. No. 90-54, § 12(I), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 92-147, § 8(I), 6-23-92)

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Footnotes

¹ Editor’s note – Codified in this article is Ordinance No. 92-147 adopted on June 23, 1992, and effective on June 23, 1993. The law regarding fireworks prior to June 23, 1993 is on file in the city clerk’s office.