Ordinance No. 1114 - YMC 18.22 Fire CodeORDINANCE NO. 1114
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON, AMENDING YELM MUNICIPAL CODE
18.22 FIRE CODE
WHEREAS, to create stronger, more defined code language that will enhance
protections for the vulnerable populations that reside in Adult Care Facilities that were
converted from a residential structure; and
WHEREAS, to place in our code 18.22.050 requiring an National Fire Protection Agency
approved automatic sprinkler system in all Adult Care Facilities that were former residential
units; and
WHEREAS, the City Council routinely reviews and revises the City of Yelm Municipal
Code; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YELM AS FOLLOWS:
Yelm Municipal Code 18.22.050 Adult Care Facilities as set forth on the attached
Code Changes Chapter 18.22.050.
Adopted by the Yelm City Council at the regular meeting this 23rd day of April
2024.
1 eo Pinto, Mayor
ATTEST:
Katy Linnem 4r, City Clerk
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Division 4. Buildings and Construction
Chapter 18.22
FIRE CODE
Sections:
18'.22.010 Adoption,.
18.22.020 Administration and enforcement.
18.22.010 Adoption.
Those certain documents, one copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk/treasurer, being
marked and designated as "International Fire Code," including all appendices thereto, as published
by the International Code Council, and amended by Chapter 51-54A WAC, are adopted as the code
of the city prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or
explosion. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
C 18.22.020 Administration and enforcement.
The International Fire Code as adopted shall be administered and enforced by the Yelm fire
marshal, as appointed by the city administrator. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.22.030 Appeal of decisions.
Whenever the fire marshal, or any duly appointed official acting under the supervision of the fire
chief of the local fire district serving the city of Yelm denies a permit applied for under the
International Fire Code, or if the applicant claims that the provisions of the International Fire Code
were not applied appropriately, the applicant may appeal the decision to the hearing examiner as
provided in Chapter 18.14 YMC. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.22.040 Committee to determine new materials, processes or
occupancies.
The fire marshal and the public works director shall act as a committee to determine and specify,
after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes, or
occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the International
Fire Code. A list of any such new materials, processes or occupancies requiring permits shall be
posted by the fire chief of the local fire district serving the city of Yelm in a conspicuous place in
his/her office, and by the city clerk/treasurer in a conspicuous place in the City Hall, and copies
thereof shall be distributed to interested persons. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
The City of Ye9m recogHues the Inhecgrf fire safetw benefits of proms maintained fire sprinkler
systems and their ability to Prevent loss of life during a building fire Therefore;
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Meeting Date: April 23,ZOZ4
CITY COUNCILAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City of Yelm, Washington
AGENDA ITEM: ORDINANCE 1114 CHANGES TO YELM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.22.050
ACTION REQUESTED:
Move to adopt ordinance 1114 changes to Yelm Municipal Code 18.22.050 Adult Care Facilities
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY:
Our Yelm Municipal Code lacks language addressing sprinkler requirements for the conversion
of a residential unit into an adult care facility. Installing an NFPA approved automatic fire
sprinkler system will protect not only the vulnerable population of physical or mentally
challenged occupants itwill also protect emergency personnel.
0 Ordinance 1114
0 City of Yelm Municipal Code Chapter 18.22 with proposed changes highlighted.
Respectfully Submitted:
Chris Vaccaro
Building Official
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