HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2025-004 Amending Title 15 o the AMC re Fire RegulationsORDINANCE NO. 2025-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FIRE REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to adopt ordinances for
the general welfare and safety of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Arlington Municipal Code are outdated and require
revision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has requested revisions be made to
Title 15, relating to fire regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) Title 15 shall be amended to read
as set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 3. Effective Date. The Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five
(5) days after the date of publication.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 2nd day of June, 2025.
CITY ARLINGTON
`Don E. Vanney, Mayor
Attest:
Wendy VandDer Meersche`,- City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Emily Romanenko, Deputy City Attorney
1, Wendy Van Der Meersche, being the duly appointed City • of the City of •
Washington, a municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance N
2025-004 was approved at the June 2, 2025 City Council meeting.
Wendy Van er Meersche
City Clerk for the City of Arlington
. Chapter 15.10 -INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODEE'3
Footnotes:
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Editor's note— The title of Ch. 15.10 was amended by Ord. 1341 § 1.
This chapter shall be known as the fire code of the city of Arlington.
The current edition of the International Fire Code, including the following chapters of its
appendix: B, =._E. F, G, H, I j-�3.."-` K, as published by the International Code Council asset
forth in Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-54 and adopted by the state building
code council under the provisions of RCW 19.27, is adopted by reference as the city's fire
code.
The city council may, upon notice and hearing, promulgate, adopt, and issue those
rules and regulations necessary for the effective and efficient administration of this code.
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.:m shall be deemed to
The
the "fire code official" as defined in Section 202 of the International Fire
Code. The International Fire Code shall be administered and enforced by the fire
'.ai of the city.
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The fire -h—,Icodu o""c alshaLl have the authority to assess fees for failure to make
corrections of fire or Life/safetynotifications as conducted by the fire cfRck I or
his/her designee through the city of Arlington Develcprflt,-'L
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Nothing contained in this chapter or in the International Fire Code is intended to be, nor
shall be, construed to create or form the basis for any liability on the part of the city or its
officers, employees or agents, for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of a
building to conform to the provisions of the International Fire Code.
The following sections of the International Fire Code shall be amended to read as
follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of
Arlington, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 103.1 General. The
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c. o n'�ri C V p, n e f D e p a rt m e n t -oif s a I arl i nis c, Fire
Prevention
v c, n c I or, also known as Olt-,--Pi,(3 c u i -iL F i r e - E', �i 'S c S L ai d
under the direction of the fire code official. The function
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of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of
the provisions of this code.
Section 105.1.1 Permits Required. Operational Permits required by this code shall
be applied for and obtained through the City of 0 k .,.,�.• a n =1r ig
;;arw .:, arIC Fees if any, shall be paid
prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises
designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the
Fire Code Off ic[al ,'-
Section 105.4.1 Submittals. Submittals shall be made to the City of Ar. `,,_1 °"
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Construction documents shall be submitted and
in such -:,-form and detail as required by the Building Official.
Section 108 Board of Appeals. If an appeal is filed, the appeal shall be processed
through the City's hearing examiner process.
Section 501.4Timing of Installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply
for fire protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made
serviceable prior to issuance of any building permit for the project, except grading permits,
and during the time of construction, except when approved alternative methods of
protection are provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street
intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance
with Section 505.2.
Section 503.1.4 Obstruction prohibited. Parking of motor vehicles or otherwise
obstructing marked fire lanes is prohibited and said vehicle is subject to be towed at
the owner's expense.
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Section 503.3 Signs. When required by the Fire Code Official, identified fire access
roads shall be identified with permanent approved signage that indicates FIRE
LANE -NO PARKING -TOW AWAY ZONE. Signs shall be permanently mounted in
locations as directed by the Fire Code Official. The use of ground level markings on
pavement, curbing or other shall only be allowed in applications as approved by the
Fire Code Official.
Section 503.7 Enforcement. Enforcement of Section 503.1.4 of the International
Fire Code shall be the responsibility of the City Police Department which shall have
the authority to impound or otherwise cause such obstruction to be removed.
Section .F° .5.1 Where Required. Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet
from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route
around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be
provided where required by the Fire Code Official.
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Section 912.2 Fire Department Connections. The location of fire department
connections shall be approved by the fire code official.
Chapter 15.12 - FIRE ALARMS
Any person who, with intent to prevent, obstruct, or delay the extinguishment of any fire,
does prevent, obstruct, or delay the extinguishment of any fire, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
15.12.020 - Obstruction of the fire department.
Every person who, at the burning of any building or any life rescue scene, disobeys the
Lawful orders of a public officer or fire official or resists or interferes with the lawful efforts
of any firefighters, or company of firefighters to extinguish the fire and save said life, or who
forbids, prevents or dissuades others from assisting therewith, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
itm
Any person who knowingly causes or makes any false fire alarm, is guilty of a
misdemeanor.
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Editor's note —Ord. No. 2010-011, § 8, adopted June 17, 2010, repealed § 15.12.040,
which pertained to maliciously setting fire or permitting the spread and derived from Ord.
592, § 1, 1970; Ord. 770, § 1, 1981.
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Chapter 1.16 - FIREWORKSCII
Footnotes:
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For statutory provisions relating to the sale and discharge of fireworks, see RCW 70.77.
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It is expressly the purpose of this chapter to provide for and promote the health, safety,
and welfare of the general public and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any
particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited
by the terms of this chapter. It is the specific intent of this chapter that no provision or term
used in this chapter is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the city or any of its
officers or employees. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended nor will be construed
to create or form the basis of any liability on the part of the city, or its officers, employees or
agents, for any injury or damage resulting from any action or inaction on the part of the city
related in any manner to the enforcement of this chapter by its officers, employees or
agents.
15.16.020 - Title.
This chapter will be known and cited as the "Fireworks Ordinance of the City of
Arlington."
15.16.030 - Definitions.
The definitions of Chapter 70.77 RCW, as now enacted or subsequently amended, are
adopted by reference and shall govern the construction of this chapter, when applicable.
15.16.040 - Possession, use and discharge of fireworks unlawful.
A. It is unlawful for any person to possess, use, sell, transfer, discharge, ignite, or
explode any fireworks within the city; provided that this prohibition shall not apply to
the following activities, when authorized by a state license and city permit:
1. Duly authorized public displays, as provided in Chapter 70.77 RCW; and
2. Duly authorized use by religious organizations or private organizations or
persons for religious or other specific purposes on an approved date and in
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an approved location, as provided in RCW 70.77.311, and authorized by the
� fe, i aI o Arlington fire marshal,
B. Trick and novelty devices, as defined by state law, are not fireworks for the purposes
of this chapter.
C. This chapter does not prohibit the use of torpedoes, flares, or fuses by motor
vehicles, railroads, or other transportation agencies for signal purposes or
illumination or for use in forest protection activities.
Editor's note— Ord. No. § 3, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of §
15.16.040 from "License required" to read as herein set out.
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 chapter.
Editor's note— Ord. No. :.:":�-&_n i 9, § 4, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of §
15.16.050 from "License application" to read as herein set out.
A person desiring to make a public display of fireworks shall apply in writing for a permit
to hold, conductor operate a public display of fireworks to the r -:a.-Im. � � i .;i.T �-,,,, 5- Arlington
fire marshal at least sixty 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. Applicants
shall pay permit fees as required by the city fee resolution.
The application must include:
(1) A copy of the applicant's Washington state pyrotechnic operator license (or the
pyrotechnic operator license of the applicant's employee who will conduct the
public display);
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(2) Evidence of a bond issued by an authorized surety or a certificate of public
Liability insurance;
(3) A drawing showing a plan view of the fireworks discharge site and the
surrounding area within a five hundred -foot radius;
(4) The exact location, date and time of the proposed display; and
(5) 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.
The - _ : c)•r'�_; �"', �' ; ic, . ;_: fire marshal shall investigate whether the character and location
of the display as proposed would be hazardous to property or dangerous to any person.
The fire marshal may grant a permit, deny the same, or impose other requirements on the
applicant as needed to protect the public safety.
Editor's note— Ord. No. , § 5, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of §
15.16.060 from "Lawful sale dates" to read as herein set out.
Each public display permit issued pursuant to this chapter 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
chapter and shall void the permit granted in addition to all other sanctions provided in this
code.
Editor's note —Ord. No. '.'a":' :' `( k, § 6, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of §
15.16.070 from "Firework discharge dates" to read as herein set out.
A. Any person possessing, using, discharging, igniting, or exploding any consumer
firework in violation of this chapter has committed a civil infraction.
1. For a period of three hundred sixty-five days after the effective date of this
chapter, a violation of this subsection shall be a class 3 civil infraction.
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2. For the period beginning on the three hundred sixty-sixth day after the
effective date of this chapter until the seven hundred thirtieth day after the
effective date of this chapter, a violation of this subsection shall be a class 2
civil infraction.
3. Beginning on the seven hundred thirty-first day after the effective date of
this chapter, a violation of this subsection shall be a class 1 civil infraction.
4. The penalties and assessments for each class of infraction shall be as set
by state law. Base penalties shall be as set forth in RCW 7.80.120 as now
enacted or subsequently amended. Public safety and education
assessments shall be as set forth in RCW 3.62.090 as now enacted or
subsequently amended. The base penalty amounts and public safety and
education assessments at the time of the adoption of this chapter are shown
in the table below. The table is for illustrative purposes only and the amount
of the base fine and the public safety and education assessments shall be as
provided by state law.
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Class Base Public Safety and
penalty per Education Assessment per
RCW RCW 3.62.090(1)
7.80.120
Class 250 175
1
Class 125 88
2
Class 50 35
3
Public Safety and Total
Education Assessment per Fine
RCW 3.62.090(2)
88 513
44 257
18 103
B. Any person selling or transferring any consumer firework in violation of this
chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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C. Any person possessing, using, selling, transferring, discharging, igniting, or
exploding any display firework in violation of this chapter is guilty of a gross
misdemeanor.
D. Any person possessing, using, selling, transferring, discharging, igniting, or
exploding any dangerous firework, as defined by state law, is guilty of a gross
misdemeanor.
E. Any fireworks that are possessed or used in violation of this chapter maybe
confiscated.
Editor's note -Ord. No. `020-,01 i, § 7, adopted May 18, 2020, changed the title of §
15.16.080 from "Public firework displays" to read as herein set out.
15.16.090 - Reserved.
Editor's note- Ord. No. -'J , %, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.090 which
pertained to specialized operations, and derived from Ord. 471, § 9, adopted in 1963; Ord.
770, § 2, adopted in 1981; and Ord. 1284, § 8, adopted in 2002.
Editor's note -Ord. No.::':.N °.: - I, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.100 which
pertained to operation of firework stands, and derived from Ord. 471, § 10, adopted in
1963; Ord. 770, § 2, adopted in 1981; and Ord. 1284, § 9, adopted in 2002.
Editor's note -Ord. No. ' :.I:��-(j; § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.110which
pertained to temporary firework stands, and derived from Ord. 471, § 11, adopted in 1963;
Ord. 770, § 2, adopted in 1981; Ord. 1284, § 10, adopted in 2002; and Ord. No. 2010-011, §
11, adopted June 17, 2010.
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Editor's note -Ord. No. 2per 0-(-')'I 1, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.120which
pertained to fireworks seizure proceedings, and derived from Ord. 471, § 12, adopted in
1963; Ord. 770, § 2, adopted in 1981; Ord. 1284, § 11, adopted in 2002; and Ord. No. 2010-
011, § 12, adopted June 17, 2010.
15.16.130 - Reserved.
Editor's note- Ord. 1, § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.130 which
pertained to general duty, and derived from Ord. 1284, § 12, adopted in 2002; and Ord. No.
2010-011, § 13, adopted June 17, 2010.
Editor's note -Ord. No. ::'.'::-: ". § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.140 which
pertained to savings, and derived from Ord. 1284, § 13, adopted in 2002.
15.16.150 - Reserved.
Editor's note- Ord. No. �'�:�:�'0-0 i i , § 8, adopted May 18, 2020, repealed § 15.16.150 which
pertained to violation penalties, and derived from Ord. 1284, § 14, adopted in 2002.
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15.20.010-15.20.150. - Reserved.
Editor's note -Ord. No. 2010-011, §§ 14-28, adopted June 17, 2010, repealed §§
15.20.010-15.20.150, which pertained to fire hydrants. For complete derivation see the
Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.
No one shall plant or allow vegetation or trees within three feet of a fire hydrant. No one
shall plant or allow vegetation or trees, erect any structure, park any motor vehicle,
including, but not limited to, boats, trailers and so forth, and no activity may be conducted
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on the city property or, rights -of -way which results in the obstruction of visibility or
accessibility to afire hydrant for a distance of twenty feet. Both the owner and occupant of
any privately owned property on which a hydrant is located shall be responsible for
removing weed and tree growth from around the hydrant and shall maintain clear access.
The purpose of this section is to assure that the hydrant is plainlyvisible.
15.20.170 - Reserved.
Editor's note —Ord. No. 2010-011, § 30, adopted June 17, 2010, repealed § 15.20.170,
which pertained to permit required for private use. For complete derivation see the Code
Comparative Table and Disposition List.
15.20.180 - Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any
of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted, and upon
conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished as provided in
Section a .: - , Wj I ,J of Arlington Municipal Code. Such penalty shall be in addition to any
other remedy provided by law.
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;,a) Bulk plants for the manufacture of flammable or combustible liquids are not
permitted within the corporate limits of the city except as provided in
Section :° `, :..
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B-,O.-�j Bulk storage facilities for storage or the dispensing of flammable liquids,
combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases are not permitted within the
corporate limits of the city except as provided in Section 15.).'2�4-C) 3'n.
Cylinders in bulk storage that are accessory to the primary use are permitted
when located in control areas and in compliance with the International Fire Code
(IFC).
i .+c Building heating systems with a water capacity of three hundred gallons or
Less are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
15.24.020 - Operating permit.
Any person proposing to store any flammable or combustible liquids in excess of fifty
gallons shall make written application for an operating permit to the building official.
15.24.030 - Bulk storage facilities.
d Bulk storage facilities for keeping or storage of flammable liquids,
combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and maintained
within the city in those areas zoned General Industrial, as defined in the Land Use
Code of the city, provided that the erection and maintenance of the installation are
conducted in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Any single tank,
or all combined tanks shall not exceed thirty thousand gallons. An operating permit
is required and shall be issued bythe building orfire official.
B, r' J,k Bulk storage facilities for keeping or storage of flammable liquids,
combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and maintained
within the city in those areas zoned Light Industrial and Aviation Flightline, as
defined in the Land Use Code of the city, provided that the erection and
maintenance of the installation are conducted in compliance with all applicable
codes and standards. Single tank capacity is limited to twelve thousand gallons with
all tanks not exceeding twenty-four thousand gallons. An operating permit is
required and shall be issued by the building or fire official.
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e-) Storage facilities for the keeping or storage off lam mabLe liquids, combustible
Liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and maintained within the city
in those areas zoned commercial or residential, as defined by the Land Use Code of
the city, provided that the installation is approved by the city council and a SEPA has
been conducted indicating that no significant adverse environmental impact would
be created. If approved, the erection, installation and maintenance shall comply
with all applicable codes and standards. An operating permit is required and shall
be issued by the building or fire official.
i Manufacturing facilities of flammable liquids, combustible liquids and liquid
compressed gases may be erected and maintained within the city in those areas
zoned General Industrial, as defined in the Land Use Code of the city, provided that:
(1) The erection and maintenance of the installation are conducted in
compliance with all applicable codes and standards;
(2) The installation is approved by the city council; and
(3) The project is in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) and all significant adverse environmental impacts have been
mitigated. If approved, the erection, installation and maintenance shall
comply with all applicable codes and standards. An operating permit is
required and shall be issued by the building or fire official.
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