66-92 ORDINANCE NO. 66-92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING THE TITLE OF CHAPTER
96, "FIRE PREVENTION; FIREWORKS" AND ENACTING A NEW
TITLE TO CHAPTER 96, "FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES" AND REPEALING SECTION 96.16, "CERTAIN CODES
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 96.16, "CERTAIN CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE",
TO PROVIDE THAT UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY CODES, ESTABLISHED
BY FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 633.01, STATE FIRE MARSHAL
RULES AS CONTAINED WITHIN FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
RULE 4A, ALL AS SHALL BE REVISED OR AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME, AND CERTAIN MINIMUM NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY
CODES PRESCRIBED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION (NFPA) AS AMENDED HEREIN, SHALL BE
INCORPORATED WITHIN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING THAT A VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE NAMED CODES
SHALL BE DEEMED A VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES IN
ORDER TO ENHANCE THE ENFORCEABILITY OF SAID CODES;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 633 of the Florida Statutes, Section
633.022 states that the Department of Insurance shall establish
Uniform Fire Safety Standards which apply throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 633, Section 633.01 of the Florida
Statutes establishes that the State' Fire Marshal shall make and
promulgate all rules necessary to implement the provisions of Chapter
633, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida, may' establish
certain additional minimum codes which are not in conflict with the
Uniform Fire Safety Standards and rules promulgated by the State Fire
Marshal; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, in order to simplify the enforcement through the City's Code
Enforcement Board, desires to adopt by reference the Uniform Fire
Safety Standards, State Fire Marshal Rules, all as promulgated
pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 633, and desires to incorporate
said standards and rules into its Code of Ordinances as is fully set
forth therein and as may be revised and amended from time to time,
and to provide that if there are subsequent revisions or amendments
· to the Uniform Fire Safety Standards or State Fire Marshal Rules,
then those revisions and amendments shall automatically become
adopted under this chapter and shall be deemed a part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, desires to update the applicable minimum national Fire Codes
to be enforced within the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Title to Chapter 96, "Fire Prevention;
Fireworks", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, is hereby amended by repealing the title and enacting a new
title to Chapter 96 to read "Fire Safety and Emergency Services".
Section 2. That Chapter 96, "Fire Prevention; Fireworks",
is hereby amended by repealing in its entirety Section 96.16,
"Certain· Codes Adopted by Reference", of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Section 3. That Chapter 96, "Fire Prevention; Fireworks",
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be,
and the same is hereby amended by enacting a new Section 96.16,
"Certain Codes Adopted by Reference", to read as follows:
Section 96.16 CERTAIN CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
(A) The Uniform Fire Safety Standards promulgated pursuant to
Section 633.022 of the Florida Statutes and the rules promulgated
by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 63~3.01 of the Florida
Statutes, and as set forth in the Florida Administrative Code, Rule
4A, are herein incorporated by reference, all as if fully set forth
herein and as may be revised and amended from time to time. If
there are subsequent revisions or amendments to the Uniform Safety
Standards or Rules of the State Fire Marshal, then those revisions
and amendments automatically become adopted, under this chapter and
are deemed a part hereof. A violation of the Uniform Safety
Standards or the Rules of the State Fire Marshal shall be a
violation of this section.
(B) There are adopted for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions, hazards to life, or property,
from fire or explosion, the following minimum National Fire Codes,
prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
(save and except such portions or codes as are hereby deleted,
modified, or amended in Section 96.17 of this chapter) as if fully
set forth herein. A violation of the National Fire Codes as set
forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this section. The
applicable National Fire Codes are on file in the office of the
City Clerk, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within
the limits of the city:
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(1) NFPA 1, "Fire Prevention Code", 1987 edition.
(2) NFPA 10, "Portable Fire. Extinguishers", 1991
edition.
(3) NFPA 11, "Low Expansion Foam and Combined Agent
Systems", 1988 edition.
(4) NFPA i~A, "Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems",
1988 edition.
(5) NFPA 12, "Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems",
1989 edition.
(6) NFPA 12A, "Halon 1301 Extinguishing Systems", 1989
edition.
(7) NFPA 12B, "Halon 1211 Extinguishing Systems", 1990
edition.
(8) NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems", 1989
edition.
(9) NFPA 13D, "Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family
Dwellings", 1989 edition.
(10) NFPA 13R, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies Up to Four Stories in Height", 1989
edition.
(11) NFPA 14, "Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems", 1990 edition.
(12) NFPA 15, "Water Spray Fixed Systems", 1990 edition.
(13) NFPA 16, "Installation of Deluge Foam-Water
Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems", 1991 edition.
(14) NFPA 17, "Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems", 1990
edition.
(15) NFPA 17A, "Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems", 1990
edition.
(16) NFPA 20, "Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps",
1990 edition.
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(17) NFPA 22, "Water Tanks for Fire Protection", 1987
edition.
(18) NFPA 26, "Supervision of Valves Controlling Water
Supplies", 1988 edition.
(19) NFPA 30, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code",
1990 edition.
(20) NFPA 31, "Installation of Oil Burning Equipment",
1987 edition.
(21) NFPA 32, "Drycleaning Plants", 1990 edition.
(22) NFPA 33, "Spray Application Using Flammable and
Combustible Materials", 1989 edition.
(23) NFPA 34, "Dipping and Coating Processes Using
Flammable or Combustible Liquids", 1989 edition.
(24) NFPA 35, "Manufacture of Organic Coatings", 1987
edition.
(25) NFPA 40, "Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate
Motion Picture Film", 1988 edition.
(26) NFPA 40E, "Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic", 1986
edition.
(27) NFPA 43A, "Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizing
Materials" 1990 edition.
(28) NFPA 43B, "Organic Peroxide Formulations, Storage
of" 1986 edition
(29) NFPA 43C, "Storage of Gaseous Oxidizing Materials",
1986 edition.
(30) NFPA 43D, "Storage of Pesticides in Portable
Containers", 1986 edition.
(31) NFPA 45, "
Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
Chemicals", 1986 edition.
"Storage of Forest Products"
(32) NFPA 46, , 1990 edition.
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(33) NFPA 51, "Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas
Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Process", 1987
edition.
(34) NFPA 5lA, "Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants", 1989
edition.
(35) NFPA 5lB, "Cutting and Welding Processes", 1989
edition.
(36) NFPA 54, "Natural Fuel Gas Code", 1988 edition.
(37) NFPA 58, "Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases" 1989 edition.
(38) NFPA 71, "Installation, Maintenance and Use of
Central Station Signaling Systems", 1989 edition.
(39) NFPA 72, "Installation, Maintenance and Use of Local
Protective Signaling Systems for Guard's Tour, Fire Alarm and
Supervisory Service", 1990 edition.
(40) NFPA 72E, "Automatic Fire Detectors", 1990 edition.
(41) NFPA 72G, "Installation, Maintenance and Use of
Notification Appliances for Protective Signaling Systems",
1989 edition.
(42) NFPA 74, "Installation, Maintenance and Use of
Household Fire Warning Equipment", 1989 edition.
(43) NFPA 75, "Protection of Electronic Computer/Data
Processing Equipment", 1989 edition.
(44) NFPA 80, "Fire Doors and Windows", 1990 edition.
(45) NFPA 82, "Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling
Systems and Equipment", 1990 edition.
(46) NFPA 88A, "Parking Structures", 1985 edition.
(47) NFPA 88B, "Repair Garages", 1985 edition.
(48) NFPA 90A, "Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems", 1989 edition.
(49) NFPA 90B, "Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Systems", 1989 edition.
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(50) NFPA 91, "Installation of Blower and Exhaust Systems
for Dust, Stock and Vapor Removal or Conveying", 1990 edition.
(51) NFPA 96, "Installation of Equipment for the Removal
of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors From Commercial Cooking
Equipment", 1991 edition.
(52) NFPA 99, "Health Care Facilities", 1990 edition.
(53) NFPA 101, "Safety to Life From Fire in Buildings and
Structures", 1988 edition.
(54) NFPA 102, "Assembly Seating Tents and Membrane
Structures", 1986 edition.
(55) NFPA 110, "Standard for Emergency and Standby Power
Systems", 1988 edition.
(56) NFPA 204M, "Smoke and Heat Venting", 1985 edition.
(57) NFPA 211, "Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid
Fuel Burning Appliances", 1988 edition.
(58) NFPA 220, "Types of Building Construction", 1985
edition.
(59) NFPA 231, "General Storage", 1990. edition.
(60) NFPA 231C, "Rack Storage of Materials", 1991
edition.
(61) NFPA 231D, "Storage of Rubber Tires", 1989 edition.
(62) NFPA 241, "Building Construction and Demolition
Operations", 1989 edition.
(63) NFPA 251, "Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials", 1990 edition.
(64) NFPA 252, "Fire Tests of Door Assemblies", 1990
edition.
(65) NFPA 253, "Tests for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source", 1990
edition.
(66) NFPA 255, "Tests of Surface Burning Characteristics
of Building Materials", 1990 edition.
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(67) NFPA 664, "Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing
and Woodworking Facilities", 1987 edition.
(68) NFPA 704, "Identification' of Fire Hazards of
Materials", 1990 edition.
(69) NFPA 1123, "Public Display of Fireworks", 1990
edition.
(70) NFPA 1221, "Installation, Maintenance and Use of
Public Fire Service Co~unication Systems", 1988 edition.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word
be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof
as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be
invalid.
Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective ten
(10) days from its passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the 12th day of January, 1993.
ATTEST:
City Clerk'
First Reading: December 8, 1992
Second Reading: January 12, 1993
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: ~CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # I~K - MEETING QF JANUARY 12. 1993
ORDINANCE NO. 66-92
DATE: January 8, 1993
This is the second reading of an ordinance adopting, by reference,
certain provisions of the Uniform Fire Safety Codes, State Fire
Marshal Rules and certain minimum National Fire Safety Codes into the
Code of Ordinances. Additionally, this ordinance provides that
violation of the above named codes shall be deemed a violation of City
ordinances in order to enhance the enforceability of said codes.
The standards contained within this ordinance complies with State of
Florida requirements for Uniform and Minimum Fire Safety Standards. A
summary of the impact and changes is attached as backup materials for
this item.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 66-92 on second and final
reading.
(:lTV OF DELRI:I¥ BEI:II:H
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KERRY B. KOEN, FIRE CHIEF
DATE: JANUARY 7, 1993
SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 96-16, CODE OF ORDINANCES
Pursuant to a request by Commissioner Mouw at the December 8,
1992 City Commission meeting we have developed a summary of
changes and assessment of local impact created by proposed
Ordinance 66-92 which is scheduled for second reading on January
12, 1993. Most of the changes to the referenced standards are
editorial in nature; recognize improved and more current
technology; and/or incorporate technical updates and improvements.
Changes in text have been reviewed by the Fire Marshal to
ascertain the level of local impact. Typically, impacts are
minimal on a local level. Exceptions are identified in the
summary.
While the referenced standards are adopted by the State Fire
Marshal as minimum fire safety requirements for the State and its'
political subdivisions, municipal adoption allows us to more
efficiently administer these regulations through our local code
enforcement process. Again, their adoption is recommended.
Kerry B. Koen
Fire Chief
KBK/mmh
Attachment: 1
cc: M. Cato, Division Chief
FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS' 101 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE" DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
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Summary of Impacts and Changes
Referenced Codes and Standards
1. N.F.P.A. 1, Fire Prevention Code, 1987 - Same edition as
previously adopted.
2. N.F.P.A. 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers, 1990 - There will
be no additional impact locally as portable fire
extinguisher dealers are licensed by the State Fire Marshal
and regulated by this edition presently. No changes with
regard to location or spacing.
3. N.F.P.A. 11, Low Expansion Foam and Combined Agent Systems,
1988 - Changes are technical in nature and will have no
impact locally.
4. N.F.P.A. llA, Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems, 1988 -
No significant changes that would impact locally.
5. N.F.P.A. 12, Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher Systems, 1989 -
Changes are technical in nature and pertain to servicing
requirements and will not otherwise impact the community.
6. N.F.P.A. 12A, Halon 1301 Systems - Revisions apply to
requirements for maintenance and testing to insure no agent
is released into the atmosphere, otherwise there are only
minor technical changes that will not impact locally.
7. N.F.P.A. 12B, Halon 1211, 1990 - Changes same as for Halon
1301.
8. N.F.P.A. 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1989 -
Changes are technical in nature and have no significant
impact locally. The new edition recognizes advancements in
industry technology.
9. N.F.P.A. 13D, Installation of Sprinklers in One and Two
Family Dwellings, 1989 - Changes are minor and technical in
nature and will have no impact locally.
10. N.F.P.A. 13R, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies, 1989 - This is a new standard that
allows lower cost sprinkler systems in residential
occupancies up to four stories in height.
11. N.F.P.A. 14, Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems,
1990 - Changes are only technical in nature and have no
significant impact locally.
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12. N.F.P.A. 15, Water Spray Fixed Systems, 1990 - No changes
indicated.
13. N.F.P.A. 16, Installation of Deluge Foam Water Sprinkler and
Foam Water Spray Systems, 1991 - Changes are only technical
in nature and will have no impact locally.
14. NoF.P.A. 17, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990 -
Changes for maintenance are regulated by the Division of
State Fire Marshal with no additional effect locally. Other
changes allow greater design flexibility through the use of
new technology.
15. N.F.P.A. 17A, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990 -
Changes are technical in nature and will have no significant
impact locally.
16. N.F.P.A. 20, Installation of Centrifrugal Fire Pumps, 1990 -
Changes are minor and technical in nature. Changes will
have no significant impact locally.
17. N.F.P.A. 22, Water Tanks for Fire Protection, 1987 - Same
edition as previously adopted.
18. N.F.P.A. 26, Supervision of Valves Controlling Water
Supplies, 1988 - No changes are indicated in this update.
19. N.F.P.A. 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 1990 -
Changes are consistent with recent environmental regulations
for containment, overfill prevention, spill or leak control.
Other minor changes will have no significant impact. The
use of approved above ground tanks is facilitated by this
edition.
20. N.F.P.A. 31, Installation of Oil Burning Equipment 1987 -
Same edition as previously adopted.
21. N.F.P.A. 32, Dry Cleaning Plants 1990 - No changes indicated
over previous edition.
22. N.F.P.A. 33, Spray Application Using Flammable and
Combustible Materials, 1989 - Changes are technical in
nature and will not have significant local impact.
23. N.F.P.A. 34, Dipping and Coating Process Using Flammable and
Combustible Materials, 1989 - Only minor technical changes
that have no significant impact locally.
24. N.F.P.A. 35, Manufacturing of Organic Coatings, 1987 - Same
Edition as previously adopted.
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25. N.F.P.A. 40, Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate
Motion Picture Film, 1988 - Changes are editorial, updating
referenced technical publications. No significant impact
locally.
26. N.F.P.A. 40E, Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic, 1986 - Same
Edition as previously adopted.
27. N.F.P.A. 43A, Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizing
Materials, 1990 - No changes noted over previous edition.
28. N.F.P.A. 43B, Organic Peroxide Formulations, Storage of,
1986 - Same edition as previously adopted.
29. N.F.P.A. 43C, Storage of Gaseous Oxidizing Materials, 1986 -
Same edition as previously adopted.
30. N.F.P.A. 43D, Storage of Pesticides in Portable Containers,
1986 - Same edition as previously adopted.
31. N.F.P.A. 45, Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
Chemicals, 1986 - Same edition as previously adopted.
32. N.F.P.A. 46, Storage of Forest Products, 1990 - No technical
changes noted. Editorial updates only are included in new
edition.
33. N.F.P.A. 51, Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas
Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Process, 1987 - Same
edition as previously adopted.
34. N.F.P.A. 5lA, Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 1989 - No
changes noted over previous edition.
35. N.F.P.A. 5lB, Cutting and Welding Process, 1989 - Changes
are limited to appendix updates to reference recent fires
caused by cutting and welding operations.
36. N.F.P.A. 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 1988 - Changes are to
allow the use of updated technology, new products, and
materials testing. The standard requires the protection and
separation of aerosol sprays from other products when they
are of a flammable or corrosive nature. Other technical
changes have no significant impact locally.
37. N.F.P.A. 58, Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum
Gases, 1989 - No significant additional impact locally as
L.P. Gas is regulated by the Division of State Fire Marshal
which has already adopted this edition on a statewide basis.
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38. N.F.P.A. 71, Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Central
Station Signaling Systems, 1989 - Adopted by State Fire
Marshal as a Uniform Standard. Cities cannot exceed or
lessen these standards, therefore there is no additional
local impact.
39. N.F.P.A. 72, Local Protective Signaling Systems, 1990 -
Uniform Standard. See No. 38.
40. N.F.P.A. 72E, Automatic Fire Detectors, 1990 - Uniform
Standard. See No. 38.
41. N.F.P.A. 72G, Use of Appliances for Protective Signalling,
1989 - Uniform Standard. See No. 38.
42. N.F.P.A. 74, Household Fire Warning Equipment, 1989 -
Uniform Standard. See No. 38.
43. N.F.P.A. 75, Protection of Electronic Computer/Data
Processing Equipment, 1989 - Limits interior finish in
construction of computer rooms; requires training of
personnel in the functioning of fire detection equipment,
response to alarms and location of emergency equipment and
extinguishers as well as knowledge of fire protection
systems.
44. N.F.P.A. 80, Fire Doors and Windows, 1990 - Allows for use
of additional (labeled) glazing materials; requires an
operational test of the installation of a fire door;
clarifies requirements for labels for panic hardware, fire
door hardware and exit hardware; adds additional
requirements for installing horizontally sliding fire doors;
adds performance standards for closing speeds for automatic
closing fire doors; adds standards for installation of
glazing materials; requires testing annually of all sliding
and rolling fire doors to assure full closure with a written
record of testing to be maintained and available to the
authority having jurisdiction.
45. N.F.P.A. 82, Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling Systems
and Equipment, 1990 - Technical changes designed to address
new technology and applies only to new installations which
should have little impact locally.
46. N.F.P.A. 88A, Parking Structures, 1985 - Same as previously
adopted edition.
47. N.F.P.A. 88B, Repair Garages, 1985 - Same as previously
adopted edition.
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48. N.F.P.A. 90A, Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems, 1989 - No changes noted over previous
edition.
49. N.F.P.A. 90B, Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning, 1989 - Changes are of a technical nature that
have no significant local impact.
50. N.F.P.A. 91, Installation of Blower and Exhaust Systems for
Dust, Stock and Vapor Removal or Conveying, 1990 - Changes
allow for the reduction of minimum clearances due to
recently approved construction methods.
51. N.F.P.A. 96, Installation of Equipment for the Removal of
Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking
Equipment, 1991 - Changes allow for the reduction of
clearances due to recently approved methods; more
flexibility for duct terminations; and greater flexibility
in design applications. These changes should facilitate
installation objectives.
52. N.F.P.A. 99, Health Care Facilities, 1990 - Changes include
the requirements for master alarm systems to monitor
compressed gases to minimize potential hazards to patients
from flammable and nonflammable medical gas systems. Other
technical changes have no significant impact locally.
53. N.F.P.A. 101, Life Safety Code, 1988 - This standard only
effects occupancies such as non-food service assembly uses,
private schools, dormitories, apartments, mercantile,
business, storage and industrial. Changes include a revised
height for handrails; establishes a base minimum number of
exit paths; defines more stringent interior finish
requirements when textiles are applied to walls and
ceilings; establishes new size limits for balconies or
mezzanines in assembly occupancies; creates a new,
simplified method of calculating seating and aisles for
assembly occupancies; and clarifies requirements for
automatic sprinklers in assembly occupancies. Overall, the
standard provides more flexibility in design of new
buildings.
54. N.F.P.A. 102, Assembly Seating Tents and Membrane
Structures, 1986 - Same as previously adopted edition.
55. N.F.P.A. 110, Standard for Emergency Standby Power Systems,
1988 - Minor technical changes have no significant impact.
56. N.F.P.A. 204M, Smoke and Heat Venting, 1985 - Same as
previously adopted edition.
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57. N.F.P.A. 211, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances, 1988 - Provides for the reduction in
clearances due to recently approved methods of construction.
58. N.F.P.A. 220, Types of Building Construction, 1985 - Same as
previously adopted edition.
59. N.F.P.A. 231, General Storage, 1990 - Recognizes recent
advancements in "Fast Response" and "Large Drop" sprinkler
technology.
60. N.F.P.A. 231C, Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 - Recognizes
recent advancements in sprinkler technology similar to No.
59.
61. N.F.P.A. 231D, Storage of Rubber Tires, 1989 - Changes apply
to quantities of 10,000 or more tires and limits width and
height of piling of tires under those circumstances.
62. N.F.P.A. 241, Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials, 1989 - Provides for specific construction
safeguards during roofing operations involving heat sources
and hot roofing processes. Provides new safeguards for
underground construction operations.
63. N.F.P.A. 252, Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 1990 -
Technical changes have no impact locally.
64. N.F.P.A. 253, Tests for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor
Covering Systems Using Radiant Heat Energy, 1990 - Technical
changes have no impact locally.
65. N.F.P.A. 255, Tests of Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials, 1990 - Technical changes have no impact
locally.
66. N.F.P.A. 664, Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and
Woodworking Facilities, 1990 - Minor changes have no
significant impact locally.
67. N.F.P.A. 704, Identification of Fire Hazards of Materials,
1990 - Technical changes have no significant impact as most
required markings relate to transport companies/systems.
68. N.F.P.A. 1123, Public Display of Fireworks, 1990 - Adopts
current practices which have been applied to fireworks
displays for the past two years in Palm Beach County.
69. N.F.P.A. 1221, Public Fire Service Communication Systems,
1988 - Technical changes which have no significant impact on
our Fire-Police Communications Center.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~ ~I
SUBJECT: A~ENDA ITEM #~ ~ - MEETIN~ QF DECEMBER 8. 1992
QRDINANCE NO. 66-92
DATE: December 2, 1992
This is first reading of an ordinance adopting, by reference, certain
provisions of the Uniform Fire Safety Codes, State Fire Marshal Rules
and certain minimum National Fire Safety Codes into the Code of
Ordinances. Additionally, this ordinance provides that violation of
the above named codes shall be deemed a violation of City ordinances
in order to enhance the enforceability of said codes.
The standards contained within this ordinance complies with State of
Florida requirements for Uniform and Minimum Fire Safety Standards.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 66-92 on first reading.
Agenda Item No.:
AGENDA REQUEST
Date: 11/12/92
Request to be placed on:
XX Regular Agenda
Special Agenda
Workshop Agenda When: DECEMBER 8. 1992
Description of item (who, what, where, how much): A p~oposed ordinance
to update the fire codes of the City of Delra¥ Beach to comply with the current
standards for the State of Florida.
(Example: Request from Atlantic High School for $2,000 to fund
proj 90~ ~aduation) .
INANCE SOLUTION REQUIRED: YES/NO Draft Attached: NO
Recommendation: Recommend adoption of tnls update of the fire codes for the
City of Delray Beach
(Example: Recommend approval with funding from Special Events Account
No. 001-3333-555-44.55).
Department Head Signature: ~(~ ~'~[
City Attorney Review/ Recommendation (if applicable):
Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure
of funds):
Funding available: YES/ NO
Funding alternatives: (if applicable)
Account No. & Description:
Account Balance:
City Manager Review:
Approved for agenda:Hold Until: ~/ NO ~/~I
Agenda Coordinator Review:
Received:
Placed on Agenda:
Action: Approved/Disapproved
I:ITY OF DELRI:IY BEI:II:H
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
~C~iVED
NOV 1 3 1992
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER CITY MAiV/ICEr~,S OFFiCE
FROM: KERRY B. KOEN, FIRE CHIEF
DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1992
SUBJECT: REVISIONS TO CITY FIRE CODES
The City Attorney has developed a proposed ordinance which
would update our fire codes by adopting more recent editions of
National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards currently
adopted by reference. These standards comply with State of
Florida current requirements for Uniform and Minimum Fire Safety
Standards. These standards were originally adopted by Ordinance
105-87 on December 22, 1987.
I am requesting that this item be placed on the December 8,
1992 agenda. An agenda preparation sheet is attached for that
purpose.
Kerry B. Koen
Fire Chief
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Attachments: 2
cc: Susan Ruby
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MEMO~NDUM
DATE: November 11, 1992
TO: Chief Kerry Keen, Delray Beach Fire Department
FROM: Susan A. Ruby, Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT: Fire Code Ordinance Revisions
Our office, pursuant to a request from Mike Cato, has revised
the proposed ordinance which amends certain Fire Codes.
Once you are prepared to have this put on a City Commission
Agenda, please contact our office and we will ensure that it is
placed on the agenda of your choice.
Attachment
cc Mike Cato, Delray Beach Fire Department
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ORDINANCE NO. 66-92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING THE TITLE OF
CHAPTER 96, FIRE PREVENTION; FIREWORKS" AND ENACTING
A NEW 'TITLE TO CHAPTER 96, "FIRE SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES" AND REPEALING SECTION 96.16,
"CERTAIN CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 96.16, "CERTAIN CODES ADOPTED
BY REFERENCE", TO PROVIDE THAT UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY
CODES, ESTABLISHED BY FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION
63.01, STATE FIRE MARSHAL RULES AS CONTAINED WITHIN
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RULE 4A, ALL AS SHALL BE
REVISED OR AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND CERTAIN
MINIMUM NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY CODES PRESCRIBED BY THE
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) AS
AMENDED HEREIN, SHALL BE INCORPORATED WITHIN THE
CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT A
VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE-NAMED CODES SHALL BE DEEMED A
VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE
ENFORCEABILITY OF SAID CODES; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 633 of the Florida Statues, Section 633.022
states that the Department of Insurance shall establish Uniform Fire
Safety Standards which apply throughout the state; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 633, Section 633.01 of the Florida Statutes
establishes that the State Fire Marshal shall make an promulgate all
rules necessary to implement the provisions of Chapter 633, Florida
Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida may establish
certain additional minimum codes which are not in conflict with the
Uniform Fire Safety Standards and rules promulgated by the State Fire
Marshal; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, in order to simplify the enforcement through the City's Code
Enforcement Board, desires to adopt by reference the Uniform Fire Safety
Standards, State Fire Marshal Rules, all as promulgated pursuant to
Florida Statutes, Chapter 633, and desires to incorporate said standards
and rules into its Code of Ordinances as is fully set forth therein and
as may be revised and amended from time to time, and to provide that if
there are subsequent revisions or amendments to the Uniform Fire Safety
Standards or State Fire Marshal Rules, then those revisions and
amendments shall automatically become adopted under this Chapter and
shall be deemed a part thereof; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida desires to update the applicable minimum national Fire Codes to
be enforced within the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS=
Section 1. That the Title to Chapter 96, "Fire Prevention~
Fireworks" of the Code of Ordinances, o~ the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, is hereby amended by repealing the title and enacting a new
title to Chapter 96 to read, "Fire Safety and Emergency Services".
Section 2. That Chapter 96, "Fire Prevention~ Fireworks", is
hereby amended by repealing in its entirety Section 96~19, "Certain
Codes Adopted by Reference", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida.
Section 3. That Chapter 96, "Fire Prevention~ Fireworks", of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, be and the same is
hereby amended by enacting a new Section 96.16, "Certain Codes Adopted
by Reference", to read as follows=
96.16 Certain Codes Adopted by Reference
(A) The Uniform Fire Safety Standards promulgated pursuant to
Section 633.022, of the Florida Statutes and the rules
promulgated by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section
633.01 of the Florida Statutes, and as set forth in the
Florida Administrative Code, Rule 4A, are' herein
incorporated by reference, all as if fully set forth
herein and as may be revised and amended from time to
time. If there are subsequent revisions or amendments to
the Uniform Safety Standards or Rules of the State Fire
Marshal, then those revisions a~d amendments auto-
matically become adopted under Vis Chapter and are
deemed a part hereof. A violation of the Uniform Safety
Standards or the Rules of the State Fire Marshal shall be
a violation of this section.
(B) There are adopted for the purpose of prescribing regula-
tions governing conditions, hazards to life, or property,
from fire or explosion, the following minimum National
Fire Codes, prescribed by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), (save and except such portions or
codes as are hereby deleted, modified, or amended in
Section 96.17 of this Chapter) as if fully set. forth
herein. A violation of the National Fire Codes as set
forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Section.
The applicable National Fire Codes are on file in the
office of the City Clerk, and the provisions thereof
shall be controlling within the limits of the City=
(1) NFPA 1, "Fire Prevention Code", 1987 edition.
(2) NFPA 10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers", 1991 edi-
tion.
(3) NFPA Il, "Low Expansion Foam and Combined Agent
Systems", 1988 edition.
(4) NFPA 11A, "Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems",
1988 edition.
(5) NFPA 12, "Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems",
1989 edition.
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(6) N~PA 12A, "Halon 1301 Extinguishing Systems", 1989
edition.
(7) NFPA 12B, "Halon 1211 Extinguishing Systems", 1990
edition.
(8) NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems", 1989
edition.
(9) NFPA 13D, "Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family
Dwellings", 1989 edition.
(10) NFPA 13R, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies Up to Four Stories in
Height", 1989 edition.
(11) NFPA 14, "Installation of Standpipe and Hose Sys-
tems'', 1990 edition.
(12) NFPA 15, "Water Spray Fixed Systems", 1990 edition.
(13) NFPA 16, "Installation of Deluge Foam-Water Sprin-
kler and Foam-Water Spray Systems", 1991 edition.
(14) NFPA 17, "Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems", 1990
edition.
(15) NFPA 17A, "Wet Chemical Exting~ishing Systems", 1990
edition.
(16) NFPA 20, "Installation of Centrifrugal Fire Pumps",
1990 edition.
(17) NFPA 22, "Water Tanks for Fire Protection", 1987
edition.
(18) NFPA 26, "Supervision of Valves Controlling Water
Supplies", 1988 edition.
(19) NFPA 30, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code",
1990 edition.
(20) NFPA 31, "Installation of Oil Burning Equipment",
1987 edition.
(21) NFPA 32, "Dryoleaning Plants", 1990 edition.
(22) NFPA 33, "Spray Application Using Flammable and
Combustible Materials", 1989 edition.
(23) NFPA 34, "Dipping and Coating Processes Using
Flammable or Combustible Liquids", 1989 edition.
(24) NFPA 35, "Manufacture of Organic Coatings", 1987
~ edition.
(25) NFPA 40, "Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate
Motion Picture Film", 1988 edition.
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(26) NFPA 40E, "Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic", 1986
edition.
(27) NFPA 43A, "Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizing
Materials", 1990 edition.
(28) NFPA 43B, "Organic Peroxide Formulations, Storage
of", 1986 edition.
(29) NFPA 43C, "Storage of Gaseous Oxidizing Materials",
1986 edition.
(30) NFPA 43D, "Storage of Pesticides in Portable Con-
tainers'', 1986 edition.
(31) NFPA 45, "Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
Chemicals", 1986 edition.
(32) NFPA 46, "Storage of Forest Products", 1990 edition.
(33) NFPA 51, "Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas
Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Process",
1987 edition.
(34) NFPA 5lA, "Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants", 1989
e~ition.
(35) NFPA 5lB, "Cutting and Wel~ng Processes", 1989
edition.
(36) NFPA 54, "Natural Fuel Gas Code", 1988 edition.
(37) NFPA 58, "Storage and Handling of Llquified Petrole-
um Gases", 1989 edition.
(38) NFPA 71, "Installation, Maintenance, and Use of
Central Station Signaling Systems", 1989 edition.
(39) NFPA 72, "Installation, Maintenance, and use of
Local Protective Signaling Systems for Guard's Tour,
Fire Alarm and Supervisory Service", 1990 edition.
(40) NFPA, 72E, "Automatic Fire Detectors", 1990 edition.
(41) NFPA 72G, "Installation, Maintenance and Use of
Notification Appliances for Protective Signaling
Systems", 1989 edition.
(42) NFPA 74, "Installation, Maintenance, and Use of
Household Fire Warning Equipment", 1989 edition.
(43) NFPA 75, "Protection of Electronic Computer/Data
Processing Equipment", 1989 edition.
(44) NFPA 80, "Fire Doors and Windows", 1990 edition.
(45) NFPA 82, "Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling
Systems and Equipment", 1990 edition.
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(46) NFPA 88A, "Parking Structures", 1985 edition.
(47) NFPA 88B, "Repair Garages", 1985 edition.
(48) NFPA 90A, "Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems", 1989 edition.
(49) NFPA 90B, "Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Systems", 1989 edition.
(50) NFPA 91, "Installation of Blower and Exhaust Systems
for Dust, Stock and Vapor Removal or Conveying",
1990 edition.
(51) NFPA 96, "Installation of Equipment for the Removal
of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors From Commercial
Cooking Equipment", 1991 edition~
(52) NFPA 99, "Health Care Facilities", 1990 edition.
(53) NFPA 101, "Safety to Life From Fire in Buildings and
Structures", 1988 edition.
( 54 ) NFPA 102, "Assembly Seating Tents and Membrane
Structures", 1986 edition.
(55) NFPA 110 - "Standard for Emergency and Standby Power
Systems", 1988 edition.
!
(56) NFPA 204M, "Smoke and Heat Venting", 1985 edition.
(57) NFPA 211, "Chim~eys, Fireplaces, Vents and Sol id
Fuel Burning Appliances", 1988 edition.
(58) NFPA 220, "T~es of Building Construction", 1985
edition.
(59) NFPA 231, "General Storage", 1990 edition.
(60) NFPA 231C, "Rack Storage of Materials", 1991 edi-
tion.
(61) NFPA 231D, "Storage of Rubber Tires", 1989 edition.
(62) NFPA 241, "Building Construction and Demolition
Operations", 1989 edition.
(63) NFPA 251, "Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials", 1990 edition.
(64) NFPA 252, "Fire Tests of Door Assemblies", 1990
edition.
(65) NFPA 253, "Tests for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy
Source", 1990 edition.
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(66) NFPA 255, "Tests of Surface Burning Characteristics
of Building Materials"~ 1990 edition.
(67) NFPA 664, "Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing
and Woodworking Facilities", 1987 edition.
(68) NFPA 704, "IdentifiCation of Fire Hazards of Materi-
als'', 1990 edition.
(69) NFPA 1123, "Public Display of Fireworks", 1990
edition.
(70) NFPA 1221, "Installation, Maintenance and Use of
Public Fire Service Communication Systems", 1988
edition.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be
declared by a Court of competent Jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective ten
(10) days from its passage on second and final rea~lng.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the day of 1991.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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A PUBLfC HEARING will he held On
t~e ~,,*ing pro~ae~ed OrdiMrices at
RATON~DELRAY BOYNTON BI~ACH~ DFERFIRLD BF. ACI!
BOCA 7:00 P.M., (or at any c~tin'.lati~l Of
such meeting wllich is set try !he Com-
mission), o~ Tuesday, January 12,
1993, ,in the City Cernmi~
bets, 10~ N.W. '1st Avemle,
:~ul~lished ~:)ally ,each, at whidl time the City Commis- t
sin will coflside~ their adoption1 The I
Monday through Sunday "~< ord~'~'" '"'Y he ~:
at the Office Of the C ly Oerk at Wis'
Boca
Raton,
Palm
Beach
Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida ~'~" ~"~' '~
BTAT~ OF FLORIDA ~. o..~,~K~ ~ ~.~ c~
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ~ss~o. o~ ~.~ c,,, o~
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING
THE TITLE OF CHAPTER ~,-"FIRE
PREVENTION; FIREWORKS" AHD
Before the undersigned authority personally ~.~c,,.~ ~ <. ~,,~ ,0
appeared Nancy Smith, Inside Sales Man- o~.c~ s~.~,~ ~ .~.~.
E~CE', OF THE CODE OF ORO~-
ment
THE ~AT~O~AL F)RE P~OTE~T~O~
ASSOCiATiON (NFPA) AS ~EN~
RATEO WiTHiN T~E CITY'S CODE ~ 0RO~k~LE O~ THE CITY
~ THAT A V~O~T~0~ OF T~E
JJ DEEMED A V~OLAT~ON 0F CiTYT~E TITLE OF ~APTER
~ HA~C~ YHE E~0RCEAB)LJTY OF ENkCT~NG A NEWTITLE T0
newspaper
J V~Of~GA~EFFE~T~VE DA~. COoES A~PTED BY REFER-
Palm
Beach
~o~nu~, ...uz.~, Monday.... ' "ANCES OF THE CITY OF DEL"AY
second class matter at the post office in ~.o.~,.,.c~o~,.~,,,c~ c~s ~.,~
for a period of one year next preceding the ,.~ co~ o~ o.~,.~.c~s o~ ~.s.~ .~LES ~S
T"E C~T'~ OELRA' ~EACH "' WIT"IN FLORIDA
first publication of the attached copy of R~EALING SU~UBSECT~N TiVE CODE RULE
4.6.7{C){5) ~ANNER SIGNS AND iH~L BE REVISEd OR ~EflDEO
advertisement; and affiant further says that ~e~ ,.o ~.,c,,NG , .~ ~.~ ,,~ ,o ,,~,
'ROVIDE FOR THE PR~BI~IO~ THE ~kTIO~L FIRE P~OTEC~I0~
person, firm or corporation any discount, o~ ,~..~. s,~.s ..o s,~.s ,ss~,~,,o. ~.~, As
rebate, commission or refund for the pur- ST,~E,~ o..AL~s;.
E~ACT~NG ~ ~EW T~AT A V~OLAT~N OF T~E
lication in said newspapers. ,NG T.~ .u.eE. o~ ~ o. O.,,.A.CES ,. 0.,~. T0 ~.-
A~Y O~E PARCEL OF ~aD T~ SAUCE THE EN~0RgEABiLITY 0F.
SiZE OF F~GS, pR~IBI~ TSE [RAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PR~
pLaCEMEnT 0F F~GS WlTH~ V(O~G A SAVING C~USE;
RE~ALE~ CLAU~E;
~ EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this .,~.~ c,~ c..,~ .,,. ,.
' ' CITY OF DEL~AY BEACH
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