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Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Eight, Fire Prevention, Chapter 801, Adoption, Enforcement, and Amendments, by repealing Chapter 801 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 801.
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The Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The City Code at Title Eight, Fire Prevention, Chapter 801, Adoption, Enforcement, and Amendments, is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with a new Chapter 801, as follows:
TITLE EIGHT - FIRE PREVENSION
CHAPTER 801: ADOPTION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENTS
801.01 ADOPTION AND PURPOSE
There is hereby adopted by the City of Pittsburgh, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, that certain code known as the International Fire Code/2009, listed in Section 403.21 of Annex A, Title 34 Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Part X1V Uniform Construction Code, except for such portions thereof as are changed by Section 801.02 of this chapter.
801.02 CHANGES SPECIFIED
The International Fire Code/2009 adopted by Section 801.01 of this title is hereby changed by the enactment, repeal or amendment of provisions, which changes are indicated on the following pages, with the location in the code for that page noted by the heading “changes - page(s)”.
SEE ATTACHMENT
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|
Section |
Description |
Permit Required |
Permit Fee |
Inspection Fee |
|
105.6.1 |
Aerosol Products |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.2 |
Amusement Building |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.3 |
Aviation Facilities |
Yes |
265 |
No |
|
105.6.4 |
Carnivals and Fairs |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.5 |
Cellulose Nitrate Film |
Yes |
43 |
No |
|
105.6.6 |
Combustible Dust Producing Operations |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.7 |
Combustible Fibers |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.8 |
Compressed Gasses |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.9 |
Covered Mall Buildings |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.10 |
Cryogenic Fluids |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.11 |
Cutting Welding |
Yes |
21 |
No |
|
105.6.12 |
Dry Cleaning Plants |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.13 |
Exhibits and Trade Shows |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.14 |
Explosives |
Yes |
137 |
No |
|
105.6.15 |
Fire Hydrants and Valves |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
105.6.16 |
Flammable/Combustible Liquids - Tanks |
Yes |
Note 4 |
Note 6 |
|
105.6.16 |
Flammable/Combustible Liquids - Storage |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.16 |
Flammable/Combustible Liquids - Install |
Yes |
71 |
Note 6 |
|
105.6.16 |
Tank Removals |
Yes |
60 |
Note 6 |
|
105.6.17 |
Floor Finishing |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.18 |
Fruit and Crop Ripening |
Yes |
43 |
No |
|
105.6.19 |
Fumigation and Thermal Insecticide Fogging |
Yes |
27 |
No |
|
105.6.20 |
Hazardous Materials |
Yes |
132 |
No |
|
|
Flammable Materials-Gases/Liquids/Solids |
Yes |
Note 4 |
No |
|
105.6.21 |
HPM Facilities |
Yes |
132 |
No |
|
105.6.22 |
High-Piled Storage |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.23 |
Hot Work Operations |
Yes |
21 |
No |
|
105.6.24 |
Industrial Ovens/Operational |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.25 |
Lumber Yards and Woodworking Plants |
Yes |
104 |
No |
|
105.6.26 |
Liquid/Gas Fueled Vehicles or Equipment |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.28 |
Magnesium |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.29 |
Miscellaneous Combustible Storage |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.30 |
Open Burning |
Yes |
71 |
Note 6 |
|
105.6.31 |
Open Flames and Torches |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.32 |
Open Flames and Candles |
Yes |
20 |
No |
|
105.6.33 |
Organic Coatings |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.34 |
Place of Assembly |
Yes |
Note 1 |
No |
|
105.6.35 |
Private Fire Hydrants |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
105.6.36 |
Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.37 |
Pyroxylin Plastics |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.38 |
Refrigeration Equipment |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.39 |
Repair Garages and Motor Fuel Dispensing |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.40 |
Rooftop Heliports |
Yes |
265 |
No |
|
105.6.41 |
Spraying or Dipping |
Yes |
43 |
No |
|
105.6.42 |
Storage of Scrap Tires and Tire Products |
Yes |
71 |
No |
|
105.6.43 |
Tent and Canopies |
Yes |
32 |
No |
|
105.6.44 |
Tire-Building Plants |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.45 |
Waste Handling |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.6.46 |
Wood Products |
Yes |
38 |
No |
|
105.7.1 |
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems |
No |
No |
No |
|
105.7.2 |
Battery Systems |
No |
No |
No |
|
105.7.3 |
Compressed Gases |
No |
No |
No |
|
105.7.4 |
Cryogenic Fluids |
No |
No |
No |
|
105.7.5 |
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Equip |
No |
No |
Note 6 |
|
105.7.6 |
Fire Pumps and Related Equipment |
No |
No |
Note 6 |
|
105.7.7 |
Flammable and Combustible Liquids |
No |
No |
Note 6 |
|
105.7.8 |
Hazardous Materials |
No |
No |
Note 6 |
|
105.7.9 |
Industrial Ovens/Installations |
Yes |
38 |
Note 6 |
|
105.7.10 |
LP Gas |
No |
No |
No |
|
105.7.11 |
Private Fire Hydrants |
No |
No |
No |
|
105.7.12 |
Spraying or Dipping |
No |
No |
Note 6 |
|
105.7.13 |
Standpipe Systems |
No |
No |
Note 6 |
|
105.7.14 |
Tent Permit Construction |
Yes |
32 |
No |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Table 105.1.3 Permit Requirements
NOTE 1: 105.6.34 Place of Assembly:
For less than 100
occupants $16.00
Per each additional 100 occupants (100 & Over) $5.00
Maximum Fee $250.00
NOTE 2: 105.6.17 Flammable Liquids/Bowling Lanes
Each lane, each job $16.00
NOTE 3: 105.6.20 Hazardous Materials in Tanks
Up to 1,000 gallons $71.00
1,001 to 12,000 $76.50
12,001 to 20,000 $82.00
20,001 to 50,000 $87.50
50,001 to 100,000 $93.00
100,001 and up $98.50
NOTE 4: 105.6.16 Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage
Up to 1,000 gallons $38.00
1,001 to 12,000 $43.50
12,001 to 20,000 $54.50
20,001 to 50,000 $65.50
50,001 to 100,000 $76.50
100,001 and up $87.50
NOTE 6:
Inspections, witnessing of test, fire watches, supervision of fireworks, displays or any other such function performed by fire bureau personnel will be billed the current regular or overtime fire bureau contractual rates, as required, to perform the applicable work plus an additional fee of $21.00 for a written report, if required.
CHAPTER 1: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Change - Page 1
Section 101.1 Title: Amend by inserting the words “the City of Pittsburgh” in the designated space.
Section 101.2.1: The City of Pittsburgh adopts in its entirety the provisions of Appendix B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS.
Change - Page 2
Section 103.1: Delete and replace with the following
103.1 Enforcement: The Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Bureau, which shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Chief, herein after referred to as the Fire Code Official, who may detail duties and responsibilities to such members of the Fire Bureau as necessary.
Sections 103.2 and 103.3: Delete
Changes - Page 3
Section 104.10: Delete the following words from lines 1 and 2: “the fire department or other responsible authority.”
Section 104.10.2: Issuance of Citations: Whenever the Fire Code Official, during the investigation of fires, observes an apparent or actual violation of a provision of this code or other codes or ordinances under the Fire Code Official’s jurisdiction and the Fire Code Official determines that the remedial intent of this code cannot be served, the Fire Code Official may issue citations of violation without complying with the notice requirement is Section 109.2 Notice of Violation(s).
Changes - Page 4
Section 105.1.4: Add the following section.
105.1.4 Permit and Fees: Required permits and fees shall be in accordance with Table 105.1.4.
Section 105.1.5: Add the following section.
105.1.5 Permit Fees: Permit fees may be increased each year by the Fire Code Official to reflect increased costs if any to the City.
Change - Page 8
Section 105.6.20: Delete “transport on site”.
Section 105.6.23: Add the following section.
Section 105.6.23.1 Torch Applied Roofing: Open flame torches shall not be used for any purposes on any roof of any structure without approval of the Fire Code Official. Fire extinguishers with a minimum 4-A rating or a water hose connected to the water supply shall be placed on the roof within 30 feet of the torch. A competent watchman shall remain on the premises for not less than one hour after the torch or flame producing device is utilized.
Change - Page 10
Section 105.7.15: Add the following section
105.7.13 Cancellation Fee: A cancellation fee will be charged if an inspection or test is cancelled with less than 24-hours prior notice by any person other than fire bureau personnel. The fee will be based on the fire bureau’s contractual hourly rates and on comparable inspections or tests.
Change - Page 11
Sections 108.1 to 108.3 inclusive: Delete and replace with the following.
108.1 Means of appeal: Persons, firms, associations, or corporations directly affected by a decision of the Fire Code Official or notice of order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Appeals mandated in the City of Pittsburgh amendments to the International Building Code/2009.
Change - Page 12
Section 109.2: Delete and replace with the following:
109.2 Notice of Violation: Whenever the Fire Code Official observes an apparent or actual violation of a provision of this code or other codes or ordinances under the Fire Code Official’s jurisdiction, the Fire Code Official shall prepare a written notice of violation describing the condition deemed unsafe and specifying the time limitations for the required repairs or improvements to be made to render the structure or premises safe and secure. Written notice of violation is not required under the following circumstances: 1) in limited circumstances within the Fire Code Officials discretion, warranting immediate compliance and action, wherein violation(s) exist that are dangers to public safety, including, but not limited to, exceeding occupancy load and locked fire exits in public places; 2) as provided in Section 104.10.2 above. In these limited circumstances, described herein, a citation for the violation(s) may be issued immediately thereto by the Fire Code Official.
Section 109.2.1.1: Add the following section:
109.2.1. Time Limits for Corrections: All violations shall be corrected or remedied within a period of 10 days, unless a greater or lesser time period is otherwise specified by the Fire Code Official.
Section 109.3: Delete and replace with the following:
109.3 Penalty for Violations: Any persons, firm, association, or corporation violating any provisions of this code or failing to comply with any order issued pursuant to any section thereof, or failing to comply with any approved permit, document or certificate shall, upon conviction thereof before any Magistrate, be fined not more than $1,000 and costs for each and every violation of non-compliance, and in default of a payment of such fine and costs shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days for each offense. The imposition of a penalty shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, nor shall the imposition of a penalty be held to bar any other remedies provided by this Title. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. In case of firms or associations, the penalty may be imposed upon the partners or members thereof, and in the case of corporations, upon the officers thereof.
CHAPTER 3: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Changes - Page 34
Section 304.4: Add the following new section:
304.4 Bailing Presses Required: Suitable bailing presses shall be installed in stores, apartment buildings, factories and similar places where accumulations of paper and waste materials are not removed at least every second day.
Changes - Page 35
Section 307.2: Add the following:
Section 307.2 Permit Required: A permit shall also be obtained from the Allegheny County Health Department.
Changes - Page 40
Section 316: Add the following new sections:
Section 316.5.3 Storage of Firewood: Not more than 768 cubic feet (6 cords) of firewood shall be stored at the exterior of any structure or it premises, not less than 5 feet from the structure or lot line. The stack shall be placed on a masonry, stone or concrete platform at least 12 inches above grade, and be compact and orderly.
CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
Change - Page 47
Section 409.0: Add the following new sections:
Section 409.0 City of Pittsburgh All-Hazard Plan
Section 409.1 General: The owner, agent or other person responsible for buildings identified as high-rise buildings in the Building Code listed in Chapter 45, shall be required to prepare and submit for review and approval an “All-Hazard Plan” (hereinafter referred to as “All-Hazard Plan” or “AHP”) to the City’s Emergency Management Director in accordance with Section 409.3. Any AHP filed shall be in such form(s) and format(s) as is further set forth in this Section. In the event the AHP is amended or updated as a result of an annual review or more frequently on an owner’s initiative, a copy of the amended or updated plan shall be filed with the Emergency Management Director with 90 days.
409.2 All-Hazard Plan: An AHP is a written emergency protocol plan for high-rise building occupants to follow in emergency situations that is prepared and maintained in compliance with this Section. The AHP shall set forth protocol for occupant to follow in emergency situations, including but not limited to: a fire, earthquake, hazardous materials spill, civil disturbance/demonstration, criminal or violent behavior, explosion, bomb threat or discovery of a suspicious package/item, inclement weather/flood.
409.3 Safety Drills: Each high-rise building shall exercise its building evacuation plan as set forth in the AHP on a semi-annual basis involving no less than 50% of the building occupants. Once every three years, the building evacuation exercise shall involve 100% of the building occupants in the same exercise. The other exercise in that year shall test a different aspect of the AHP (i.e., a bomb threat or hazardous materials spill). Each owner or agent will notify the Emergency Management Director a minimum of 15 days before each scheduled drill regarding the date, time, and which component of the AHP will be tested. On an annual basis, the owner shall file with the Emergency Management Director a written report in accordance with Section 405.6 certifying that at least two safety drills have taken place on all occupied floors during the previous year.
CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Section 610 Commercial Kitchen Hoods
Change - Page 64
Section 610: Add the following new section.
610.1 Permit Required: Each system installed, extended, modified, altered or removed from the service shall require a separate permit. All permits shall become invalid if authorized work is not started within 30 days. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
Change - Page 72
Section 806.1.1 Restricted Occupancies
This section shall be maintained in amendments of The City of Pittsburgh Fire Code. In deference to PA House Bill 2149.
CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Change - Page 89
Section 906.1: Delete the exception.
CHAPTER 11 AVIATION FACILITIES
Change - Page 155
Section 1101.1: Add the following
1101.1.1 City of Pittsburgh. Only items in Chapter 11 which pertains to helistops and heliports apply to new and existing facilities in the City of Pittsburgh.
Change - Page 161
Section 1107.1 Add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph and add the following sections:
1107.1 Scope. Only helistops will be permitted of building rooftops.
1107.1.1 Permits. Permits for both the construction of new facilities and the operation of new and existing facilities shall be in accordance with Section 105.
1107.1.2 Conformance. All facilities shall conform to the provisions of NFPA 418 “Heliports” and NFPA 403 “Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Services at Airports” listed in Chapter 47, as amended, for conditions and operations not specifically covered in this CHAPTER.
1107.1.3 Fire Protection Systems. Rooftop facilities, with landing areas serving H-3 or larger helicopters, and ground level facilities, serving H-2 or larger helicopters, shall be provided with the fire protection systems here in after described.
Section 1107.3 Add the following section:
1107.3.1 Landing Area Drainage. Landing areas shall be edged in a manner so as to provide the landing area with a storage capacity of the largest aircraft using the facility. The landing area drainage system shall be separate from the building drainage system unless all water, oil and residue passes through an approved ventilated separator of such capacity that it will retain 100% of the fuel and oil capacity of any aircraft using facility. A schedule for the removal, including the method of disposal of fuel, oil, or other combustible accumulation shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for approval.
Section 1107.4 Add the following sections:
1107.4.1 Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall be installed at the top of the enclosures of stairways exiting rooftop facilities and all enclosed spaces on the roof which are used in conjunction with the facility.
1107.4.2 Fire Alarms. A manual fire alarm box connected to an approved system used to notify the Fire Bureau shall be installed at each point of egress from the facility. A fire alarm system, easily accessible to the fire alarm service, shall be provided at the ground level.
1107.4.3 Means of Egress. At least two approved means of egress from the helicopter facility and roof shall be provided; the means of egress shall be remote from each other and a helicopter facility provided for these operations shall have at least two enclosed stairways.
Section 1107.6: Delete the entire section and replace with the following:
1107.6 Foam Protection. Foam systems designed, installed and maintained in accordance with applicable provisions of Section 904 shall be provided with hose lines supplied from fixed outlets as follows:
1. Capacity of outlets: 100 gallons per minute of foam solution.
2. Hose: Length and diameter compatible with the hydraulic design of the system and capable of applying solution to provide adequate coverage of the critical portions of landing area.
3. Nozzles: Light in weight and capable of discharging foam, dispersed pattern foam or water spray.
4. Automatic Alarm: Provide an automatic fire alarm to indicate foam system operation and to summon the Fire Bureau.
5. Number of outlets:
5.1. Rooftop facilities: 2 outlets minimum, remote from each other with capability to provide coverage of the landing area and adjacent roof.
5.2. Ground facilities: At least one outlet.
Section 1107.8: Delete and replace with the following:
1107.8 Cabinets. Fire extinguishers, foam nozzles, and hose reels shall be kept in weatherproof, above grade cabinets with contents clearly identified.
Section 1107.9, 1107.10, and 1107.11: Add the following sections:
1107.9 Landing Lights. Landing areas shall be lit with aircraft landing lights in accordance with NFPA 70 and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
1107.10 Landing Approach. Helicopter approaches to landing areas shall be free of overhead wires and unobstructed by adjacent buildings or any other type of structure.
1107.11 Federal Approval. Before operating helicopters from helistops and heliports, approval shall be obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration.
CHAPTER 22 MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
Changes - Page 212
Section 2206.2.2: Delete from first line the word Class I
Section 2206.2.3: Delete items 1, 2, and 3.
Section 2206.2.4: Delete and replace heading with the following:
Section 2206.2.4 Above-Grade Tanks Located in Below Grade Vaults
Section 2206.2.4: Delete words “above-grade” from last line.
Section 2206.2.4.1: Delete Class I
CHAPTER 27 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2706.0 Irritants, Sensitizers and Other Health Hazards
Changes - Page 275
Section 2706.0: Add the following new section.
2706.1: Permit Required: A permit shall be required for the storage, issue of handling of irritants, sensitizers or other health hazard materials exceeding 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of solids and 100 gallons (38 L) of liquids. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.
CHAPTER 33 EXPLOSIVE AND FIREWORKS
Change - Page 300
Section 3301.4: Add the following:
3301.4: Persons shall possess a current license to handle explosives or fireworks.
Change - Page 312
Section 3305.1: Delete and replace with the following:
3304.1 General. The manufacture, assembly and testing of explosives and fireworks shall be prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. The hand loading of small arms ammunition prepared for personal use and not offered for resale.
2. The mixing and loading of blasting agents at blasting sites in accordance with NFPA 495
3. The use of binary explosives or plosophoric materials I blasting or pyrotechnic special effects applications in accordance with NFPA 495 or NFPA 126.
Sections 3305.2 to 3305.9: Delete in its entirety.
Change - Page 317
Section 3308.3: Add after last sentence.
3308.3 Shall have a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms license to handle explosives.
CHAPTER 34 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Change - Page 323
Section 3403.6.2.2: Add the following section:
3403.6.2.2 Secondary Containment All piping connected to underground storage tanks shall have secondary containment.
Change - Page 328
Section 3404.2.9.2.2.1: Delete exceptions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Change - Page 349
Section 3406.1.2: Add the following new section:
3406.1.2 Vehicle Restriction: Cargo tanks and tank vehicles with capacity exceeding 2,000 gallons (7570 l) are prohibited within the Central Business District at any time except between the hours of 1:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. This restriction shall not apply to the Penn Lincoln Parkway, the Duquesne Boulevard Underpass, and to the point exchange between that underpass and the Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne Bridges.
(Am Ord. 9-2004, eff. 6-8-04)