§ 155.03 Amendents To The International Fire Code

Except as hereinafter modified, that certain fire code, designated International Fire Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, and O as published by the International Code Council, which code is specifically incorporated by reference, is adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Tiffin. The provisions of said Fire Code shall regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in the following sections of this chapter. The following sections are hereby revised:

1. Amend Section 101.1. “[NAME OF JURISDICTION]” is amended to “City of Tiffin.”

2. Amend Section 103.1 “[NAME OF DEPARTMENT]” is amended to “Tiffin Fire Department.”

3. Add new Section 104.12 to read as follows: “The Fire Marshall is authorized to order an operation or use stopped or the evacuation of any premises, building, or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is a fire, life safety or health hazard.”

4. Amend Section 105.2, add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “Application for an operational permit shall be submitted with all required information not less than 14 days prior to the event requiring a permit.”

5. Amend Section 105.5, add the following to the end of the section to read as follows: “The Fire Marshall at their discretion shall send plans for operational permits requests to an outside agency for review. The Fire Marshall shall choose the plans review agency. The applicant shall pay all fees associated with the plan review directly to the outside agency. The permit shall not be issued until the review fees have been paid.”

6. Amend Section 105.6, add the following to the end of the section to read: “The Fire Marshall at their discretion shall send plans for operational permits requests to an outside agency for review. The Fire Marshall shall choose the plans review agency. The applicant shall pay all fees associated with the plan review directly to the outside agency. The permit shall not be issued until the review fees have been paid.”

7. Section 112 Delete in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof: “City of Tiffin Municipal Code.”

8. Amend Section 114.4 delete the section and replace with: “Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition and shall be liable as City of Tiffin Municipal Code.”

9. Delete Section 112.

10. Delete Section 113.4.

11. Add Section 202 add a new definition to read as follows: “Crowd Manager. Crowd Manager is responsible for safe crowd movement during daily activities and special events; means of egress, assisting venue occupants, overseeing emergency response and evacuation plans.”

12. Add Section 202 add a new definition to read as follows: “Emergency Communications Center. Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center (JCJECC).”

13. Add Section 202 add a new definition to read as follows: “Shell Building. A building shell, or envelope, includes all components that separate the interior space within a structure from the surrounding exterior areas. The shell may be composed of many different features, including walls, windows, doors, roofing, footers, and foundations that is constructed without prior knowledge of the specific occupants, improvements or hazards that will be present within the structure.”

14. Add Section 202 add a new definition to read as follows: “Strip Mall. A single commercial building, of two or less floors, that is divided into separate spaces for business uses such as retail stores, drinking and dining establishments, office or other similar service establishments, and which shall have separate outside entrances and exits and share a parking lot.”

15. Section 307. See Also City of Tiffin Ordinance 105.05 Open Burning Restricted.

16. Add a new Section 308.3 Add number 4: “Outdoor assembly spaces are allowed to be provided with natural gas fueled fire pit appliances complying with the applicable adopted codes and manufacturer’s listing.”

17. Add a new Section 401.9 to read as follows: “Building evacuation. Upon activation of the building fire alarm system or upon notification by other means of detecting and reporting unwanted fire, all building occupants shall promptly evacuate the building. Building employees and tenants shall implement the appropriate emergency plan and procedures. Exception: When the emergency evacuation plan, as approved by the Fire Marshall, does not require the immediate total evacuation of the building.”

18. Section 405 Emergency Evacuation Drills. Amend Section 405.3 Table amend frequency of Group E occupancy to footnote d add footnote d as follows. “d. Group E occupancy shall conduct fire and evacuation drills in accordance with State of Iowa requirements.”

19. Amend Section 505.1. Add table. Minimum Height and Stroke Width a,b,c,d Distance from the centerline of the Minimum Height (in) Minimum Public Way (ft) Stroke Width (in) Less than 100 6 3/4 100 199 8 1 200 299 10 1 1/4 For each additional 100 Increase 2 Increase 1/2

a) Exterior suite identification, minimum height shall be 4 inches and stroke width shall be ½ inch.

b) Interior suite identification, minimum height shall be 3 inches and stroke width shall be ¼ inch.

c) Measurements to determine the minimum number or letter size shall be measured from the approved address location to the center line of the street for which the premise is addressed.

d) Minimum height and minimum stroke may be increased by the Fire Marshall.

20. Add a new Section 505.3 to read as follows: “Addresses for Buildings under Construction. Upon permit issuance, all new commercial and residential buildings under construction shall have plainly visible addresses from the street. Additional address signage may be required at the discretion of the Fire Marshall.”

21. Add a new Section 505.4 to read as follows: “Addresses for buildings additional address signage may be required at the discretion of the Fire Marshall.”

22. Amend Section 506.1, insert a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “City of Tiffin Municipal Code.”

23. Amend Section 507.2.1 add the following to the end of the section to read: “Private fire service mains shall be appropriately sized and installed to provide the required fire flow and shall be a minimum of 8” in diameter.”

24. Delete Section 507.3 and replace with: “Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings shall be determined by “Appendix B” of this code.”

25. Delete Section 507.5.1 delete exceptions 1 and 2.

26. Amend Section 507.5.1.1, delete section and add a new section to read as follows: “Fire Sprinkler System and Standpipe System Support. A fire hydrant shall be located no more than 100 feet from a fire sprinkler or standpipe system connection on a hard surface, located on the same side of the fire department access road, easily accessible by fire apparatus, and meeting the approval of the Fire Marshall.” Exception: The location of the fire hydrant may be modified by approval of the Fire Marshall.

27. Add a new Section 507.5.7 to read as follows: “Fire Hydrant Installation”

28. Add a new Section 507.5.7.1 to read as follows: “Fire Hydrant Outlet Direction: All fire hydrants shall be positioned so that the four and one-half inch connection is facing the street or driveway accessible to fire department apparatus.”

29. Add a new Section 507.5.7.2, Fire hydrants threads, to read as follows: “All new fire hydrants within the limits of the City of Tiffin shall have National Standard Threads (NST) on the two and one-half inch connections and the four and one-half inch connection will have a Storz connection.”

30. Add a new Section 507.5.7.3 flow to read as follows: “The minimum flow requirements for a water main serving a fire hydrant is the rate of water flow, at a residual pressure of twenty pounds per square inch (20 psi) and for a specified duration, as specified in Appendix B of this code and shall be a minimum of eight inches in diameter.”

31. Add a new Section 507.5.7.4 to read as follows: “Fire Hydrant Height: Fire hydrants shall be installed a minimum of sixteen inches from the nominal ground level to the center of the lowest water outlet.”

32. Delete Section 510.1 exceptions 1 and 4.

33. Amend Section 604.6.1 delete section and replace with: “Elevator Key Location. Keys for the elevator car doors and fire-fighter service keys shall be kept in an approved elevator key box in an approved location by the Fire Marshall for immediate use by the fire department.”

34. Add a new Section 604.8 to read as follows: “Elevator equipment signage. New and existing buildings with an elevator shall have an approved, visible sign located next to the elevator key box stating the location of the elevator equipment room and elevator power shut-off.”

35. Add a new Section 604.9 to read as follows: “Elevator monitoring service or company shall provide emergency contact information to the Fire Marshall upon request.”

36. Amend Section 606.4 delete the last sentence and replace with: “Movement of new and existing cooking appliances with casters under a Type 1 hood shall be limited by an approved floor-mounted restraining device and flexible gas connector installed in accordance with the connector and appliance manufacturer’s instructions.”

37. Add a new Section 606.5 to read as follows:

“Required Separation. All deep-fat fryers shall be installed with at least 16-inches space between the fryer and surface flames from adjacent cooking equipment. Where a steel or tempered glass baffle plate is installed at a minimum eight-inch height between the fryer and surface flames to the adjacent appliance, the requirement for a 16-inch space shall not apply.”

38. Add a new Section 606.6 to read as follows: “Kitchen Hood Exhaust Fan Requirement. New and existing Type I hood kitchen hood exhaust or up blast fans shall be installed with listed hinges, weatherproof electrical cable, a hold open retainer for servicing and cleaning and grease containment.”

39. Add a new Section 803.16 to read as follows: “Maintenance. The interior finish of buildings shall be maintained in accordance with the conditions of original approval. Any change to the interior finish that is regulated by the provisions of this code, or the building code, shall be made in accordance with all applicable requirements.”

40. Delete Section 807.5.2.1 exception 2.

41. Delete Section 807.5.5.1 exception 2.

42. Add a new Section 901.2(a) section to read as follows: “Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. Working plans submitted to the fire department for water-based fire protection systems shall be stamped and approved by a qualified person to be in compliance with applicable NFPA standards and the Tiffin Fire Code. Any changes to the working plans shall be approved by a qualified person. A qualified person shall have a minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III certification for Automatic Sprinkler System Layout or be a licensed engineer with experience in life safety system design. Other qualifications may be approved by the Fire Marshall.”

43. Add a new Section 901.2(b) to read as follows: “Fire Alarm Systems. Working plans submitted to the fire department by a qualified person for fire alarm systems shall be stamped and approved by a qualified person to be in compliance with applicable NFPA standards and the Tiffin Fire Code. Any changes to the working plans shall be approved by a qualified person. A qualified person shall have a minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III certification for Fire Alarm Systems or be a licensed engineer with experience in life safety system design. Other qualifications may be approved by the Fire Marshall.”

44. Amend Section 901.4.7.1 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “The fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room shall have an exterior access door. The room shall have a hard-cleanable walking surface from the fire department access road.”

45. Amend Section 901.4.7.3 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “The fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room shall have a supervised room temperature sensor.”

46. Amend Section 901.4.7.4 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “Emergency lighting shall be provided in the fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room.”

47. Amend Section 901.4.7.5 add a new section to read as follows: “Additional Requirements. The fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room shall be separated from electrical room and have no electrical panels inside the rooms other than electrical power required for the use of the fire alarm and fire protection equipment and have a floor drain. Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshall, the fire sprinkler riser room with one sprinkler riser shall have a minimum area of 16 square feet with a minimum dimension of four feet providing at least three feet clearance in front of the sprinkler, fire alarm control panel and fire pump equipment. If additional sprinkler risers are installed, the room size shall be increased to provide at least three feet of clearance in front of each riser.”

48. Amend Section 901.6.3.2 to read as follows: “Inspection Record Submission. Contractors who perform installation, inspection, testing and or maintenance services on fire and life safety systems are required to electronically submit all installation and compliant and non-compliant inspection reports to the Fire Marshall via a method approved by the Fire Marshall within 30 calendar days of the installation or inspection date. Reports submitted after 30 calendar days may incur late fees.”

49. Amend Section 901.7 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “A person assigned to fire watch must walk through the building at least once every 30 minutes checking for fire or smoke. A fire watch must be continued until the fire alarm system and or fire protection system has been restored to normal operating condition or the building has been evacuated. A competent adult familiar with the building must conduct the fire watch, and if a fire is discovered shall call 911 and immediately evacuate the building.” Exception: Firewatch may not be required by approval of the Fire Marshall, if the building has been evacuated and secured.

50. Amend Section 903.3.1.1.2 delete the section and replace with: “In Group R occupancies, sprinkler protection shall be provided in all bathrooms in NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R systems regardless of the bathroom size. The walls and ceilings, including the walls and ceilings behind a shower enclosure or tub, shall be noncombustible or limited-combustible materials with a 15-minute thermal barrier rating.”

51. Amend Section 903.3.1.1.4 add a new section to read as follows: “Strip Malls, Multi-Occupant or Tenant or Shell Buildings: The minimum sprinkler design density for all new multi-occupant or tenant or shell buildings shall be Ordinary Hazard as outlined in NFPA 13.”

52. Amend Section 903.3.5 delete the section and replace it with: “Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The portable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the State Plumbing Code. The backflow preventor shall include a detector (water meter) unless the Fire Marshall approves an exception in consultation with the water supply utility. For connections to public waterworks systems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuation based on information from the water supply authority and as approved by the Fire Marshall.”

53. Amend Section 903.3.5.1 delete this section and replace with: “A single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system water supply. If the City water provider requires a single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system supply, then the water supply shall be split outside of the building and shall have a shutoff provided for the domestic service after the split outside of the building. The total domestic demand is required to be added to the fire sprinkler demand.”

54. Amend Section 903.3.5.2 delete this section.

55. Amend Section 903.3.5.3 add a new section to read as follows: “Water Supply Safety Margin: The fire sprinkler system hydraulically calculated demand per NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R including required hose stream allowances, and domestic water demand if required by Section 903.3.5.1 must be a minimum 10 percent, but not less than 5 psi below the water supply flow test curve, the flow test must have been conducted within 90 days of fire sprinkler plan submittal to the city and third-party reviewer (if applicable). The base of riser psi at the time of acceptance test shall also be 10 percent but not less than 5 psi above the most demanding hydraulically calculated pressure.”

56. Amend Section 903.4.1 delete exception number 5 without substitution.

57. Amend Section 903.4.3 delete the section and replace with: “Alarms. An approved weatherproof horn or strobe device shall be mounted directly above the fire department connection between seven and 10 feet in height above grade. The water-flow alarm device shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Approved and supervised audible visual notification appliances shall be installed throughout each level of the interior of the building as required by the Fire Marshall and NFPA 72. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.” Exception: Automatic sprinkler system protecting one-and two-family dwellings.

58. Add a new Section 903.5.1 to read as follows: “Inspector’s Test Valve. An inspector’s test valve is required at the most remote location in each fire sprinkler system or tenant or floor control valve space, for use at the acceptance test and to remove air from the system after maintenance work is done on the system.”

59. Add a new Section 903.5.2 to read as follows: “Forward Flow Testing. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with an external outlet to perform forward flow testing as required by NFPA 25. Control valve shall be supervised, signed as testing and have male threads.”

60. Add a new Section 903.7 to read as follows:

“Zones. Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and water flow device for each normally occupied floor or normally occupied space in a multi-tenant building. Except by approval of the Fire Marshall, all control and drain valves shall be located in the sprinkler riser room or in the stairwell of a multi-story building provided with standpipes, mounted no higher than six feet from floor.”

61. Add a new Section 903.8 to read as follows: “Fire Sprinkler for Exterior Projections. An exterior projection as outlined in NFPA 13 attached to a building shall be required to have fire sprinklers installed underneath for protection throughout if the exterior projection extends more than four feet from the building and is 12 feet or less in height from the ground regardless of whether the exterior projection is combustible or noncombustible. Canopies that are attached to or within 10 feet of the building and have vehicle access under them with openings into the building shall be required to have fire sprinklers coverage installed under the canopy regardless of whether the canopy is combustible or non-combustible.”

62. Add a new Section 903.9 to read as follows: “Drains. As required by the Fire Marshall, all drain and testing piping serving automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be piped to the exterior of the building.” Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one-and two-family dwelling.

63. Add a new Section 904.16 to read as follows: “System Annunciation. Commercial cooking automatic fire extinguishing systems installed in buildings that do not have a fire alarm system, shall be connected to an approved audible and visible emergency notification device to warn of system discharge. The horn or strobe and signage shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Marshall, typically in the kitchen.”

64. Added a new Section 904.17 to read as follows: “Ventilation Operation. The ventilation system shall shut down the make-up air to the hood and continue to exhaust upon activation of the hood fire extinguishing system. Exception: Section 904.17 may be revoked if the fire extinguishing agent will not perform to specifications due to exhausting requirements.”

65. Add a new Section 905.1.1 to read as follows: “Class III Standpipe Systems. Delete all references to class II standpipe systems and replace with class III standpipe systems.”

66. Delete Section 905.3.4 exception without substitution.

67. Add a new Section 905.3.8 to read as follows: “Additional Standpipe Systems. Additional standpipe systems may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the Fire Marshall.”

68. Amend Section 905.4 Requirement No. 1 delete the section and replace it with: “In every required interior exit stairway or exterior exit stairway or exterior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise approved of the Fire Marshall.”

69. Delete Section 906.1 exceptions 1, 2, and 3 without substitution.

70. Amend Section 906.3 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “The minimum size and rating of any required portable fire extinguisher for Class A, Class B, or Class C hazard shall be five pound 2-A, 10-B, C.”

71. Amend Section 907.1.4 add a new section to read as follows: “Fire Alarm Control Panels and Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels. Installation of fire alarm control panels and fire alarm annunciator panels shall be installed in accordance with Section 907.1.4.1 through 907.1.4.5.”

72. Add a new Section 907.1.4.1 to read as follows: “Fire Alarm Panel Height. Installation of fire alarm panels shall not exceed six feet in height measured from the floor to the top of the panel. Exception: Panel height may be altered by the Fire Marshall.”

73. Add a new section 907.1.4. 2 to read as follows: “Number of Fire Alarm Control Panels in Buildings. Only one listed fire alarm control panel shall be allowed per building and shall lock in the alarm until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible-alarm silencing switch. This control panel shall only receive alarm signals from fire protection equipment.”

74. Add a new section 907.1.4.3 section to read as follows: “Combination Fire or Security Alarm System Panels. A listed combination fire or security alarm system panel that meets all the requirements of this code and amendments may be permitted by approval of the Fire Marshall. The fire or security panel shall be capable of providing a signal that can differentiate between the fire and security alarm.”

75. Add a new Section 907.1.4.4 to read as follows: “Password or PIN Protection Prohibited. Fire alarm control panels and or fire alarm annunciator panels that require a password or PIN to silence an alarm, supervisory, trouble signal, or to reset an alarm or supervisory or trouble signal shall be prohibited.”

76. Add a new Section 907.1.4.5 to read as follows: “Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels. The Fire Marshall can require addition fire alarm annunciator panels based on the size of building and access to the building, these panels shall meet the requirements of 907.1.4 and 907.2.”

77. Amend Section 907.2 delete the section and replace with: “Where required new buildings and structures. An approved and addressable manual, automatic or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with 907.5 unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or water-flow devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed.” Exceptions:

1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service.

2. Where the manual fire alarm box is required for Group R-2 occupancies as a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public.

3. Multi-tenant buildings required to have a manual or automatic fire alarm system shall install one manual pull station per tenant space.

4. Visual notification appliances are not required within self-storage units.”

78. Add a new Section 907.2.1.3 to read as follows: “Group A Occupancies. In Group A occupancies, the activation of the fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, shall automatically shut down or stop music, sound systems, conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions and initiate illumination of all the means of exit egress components.”

79. Add a new Section 907.2.9 Group R at the end to read as follows: “An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed throughout all interior corridors and at the top of stairwell enclosures serving sleeping units that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5.”

80. Delete Section 907.2.9.1 exception 2 without substitution.

81. Amend Section 907.2.11.2 by adding a fourth location requirement as follows: “4) Supervised smoke detectors shall be installed in all common corridors and at the top and bottom of all stairway enclosures in Groups R-2, R-4 and I-1 occupancies. In corridors, detectors shall be located within 15 feet of the end of the corridor and in such a way that one detector is located for each 30 feet of corridor length or spaced as allowed by the code.”

82. Add a new Section 907.2.1.3 to read as follows: “Group A Occupancies. In Group A occupancies, the activation of the fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, shall automatically shut down or stop music, sound systems, conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions and initiate illumination of all the means of exit egress components.”

83. Amend Section 907.4.2 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows:

“Where the Fire Marshall determines that manual fire alarm boxes may be used to cause false fire alarms, the Fire Marshall is authorized to modify the requirements for manual fire alarm boxes.”

84. Amend Section 907.5.2.1.3.2 add a sentence to the end of the first sentence to read as follows: “Single-or multiple station smoke alarms shall be monitored by the fire alarm system as a supervisory signal.”

85. Amend Section 907.6.3 delete this section and replace with: “Initiating Device Identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device with an alphanumeric address description showing location, type of device, and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble, and supervisory, as appropriate. Alphanumeric descriptions and locations shall be reported to the Emergency Communications Center upon activation of an alarm condition as specified by the Fire Marshall.” Exception: Special initiation devices that do not support individual device identification.

86. Add a new Section 907.6.4.3 to read as follows: “Zone and Address Location Labeling. Fire alarm and or annunciator panels shall have all zones and address points plainly and permanently labeled as to their location on the outside of the panel or on an easily readable map of the building if no display is present.”

87. Amend Section 907.6.6 delete the section and replace with: “Monitoring. All fire alarms required by this chapter, the International Building Code, or the Fire Marshall, shall be monitored by an approved UL listed Central Station service in accordance with NFPA 72 to provide for the immediate and automatic notification of the Emergency Communications Center. Each initiating device shall report an address point and an alpha or numeric descriptor showing location, type of device and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble, and supervisory status, as appropriate. Alpha or numeric descriptor shall be required to be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of alarm conditions as specified by the Fire Marshall.” Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for:

1. Single and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10.

2. Smoke detectors in Group 1-3 occupancies.

3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings.

4. Fire alarm systems in one-and two-family dwellings.”

88. Add a new Section 907.7.4 to read as follows: “Device or Zone Map. An easily readable fire alarm device or zone map of the building shall be permanently mounted in or near the fire alarm control panel and documentation cabinet showing the location of all initiating devices when required by the Fire Marshall.”

89. Add a new Section 907.11 to read as follows: “Approved Hold-Open Devices. When installed in buildings that have a fire alarm system and or sprinkler system, all approved hold-open devices shall release upon activation of a fire alarm and or sprinkler water-flow activation.”

90. Amend Section 912.4.1 delete the sentence and replace with: “Locking fire department connections caps. Locking fire department connections caps approved by the fire department are required for all new construction that have a water-based fire protective system and existing structures that have a water-based fire protective system immediately after conducting the five-year obstruction and maintenance testing or if one or more of the fire department caps are missing.”

91. Add a new Section 912.8 to read as follows: “Fire Department Connection Height. The fire department connection shall be located not less than 18 inches from the bottom of the cap(s) and not more than three feet from the top of the cap(s) above the level of the adjacent grade or access level. Deviation from this height may be granted by the Fire Marshall for just cause.”

92. Add a new Section 912.9 to read as follows: “Size. Minimum fire department connection size shall be two and one-half inch National Standard Thread Siamese connection.”

93. Amend Section 1008.3.3, 3.5 delete number 5 and replace with: “5. Restrooms designed for simultaneous use by more than one occupant.”

94. Add a new Section 1008.3.3 to read as follows: “Additional Emergency Lights: Emergency lights may be required at the discretion of the Fire Marshall for illumination in the event of a power failure.”

95. Add a new Section 1013.5 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “Self-luminous and Photoluminescent exit signs. Self-luminous and photoluminescent exit signs are not allowed in place of hardwired, battery back-up signs.”

96. Add a new Section 1013.7 to read as follows: “Additional Exit Signs: Exit signs may be required at the discretion of the Fire Marshall to clarify an exit or exit access.”

97. Add a new Section 1103.11 to read as follows: “Existing Fire Alarm Systems Monitoring Requirements. Existing fire alarms systems that are currently not monitored by an approved UL listed Central Station shall become monitored within one year from receiving notice in accordance with section 907.6.6.”

98. Add a new Section 1103.12 to read as follows: “Existing Sprinkler Systems Monitoring Requirements. Existing sprinkler systems shall have all valves controlling the sprinkler system and water flow electrically supervised and monitored by an approved UL listed Central Station in accordance with sections 903.4 and 903.4.1 within 1 year from receiving notice.”

99. Amend Section 5003.5 to the end of the section to read as follows: “Signs shall also comply with the requirements of the Iowa Right to Know law.” 100. Amend the Section 5704.2.9 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “For above ground storage tanks of 276 gallons capacity or more, the minimum distance between such above ground tanks and any Residential Zone boundary must be at least 100 feet. If the above ground tank is located in an approved vault, the minimum separation distance from a Residential Zone boundary may be reduced to no less than 50 feet.” 101. Amend 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to entire City of Tiffin. 102. Add a new Section 5704.2.11.1 add a #4 to the end of the section to read as follows. “4. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between underground tanks and any Residential Zone boundary.” 103. Add a new Section 5704.2.13.2.4 to read as follows: to read as follows: “Existing Above-Ground Tank Hazards. Existing above-ground tank installations, even if previously approved, that are determined to constitute a hazard by the Fire Marshall, shall not be continued in service. Unsafe tanks shall be removed as required by the Fire Marshall and in accordance with this code.” 104. Amend Section 5706.2.4.4 to the entire City of Tiffin. 105. Amend Section 5806.2 is amended to the entire City of Tiffin. 106. Amend Section 6104.2 is amended to the entire City of Tiffin. 107. Amend the NFPA referenced standards list to reflect the most current NFPA editions. 108. Amend Section D105.1 where required delete exception and replace with: Exception: Where approved by the Fire Marshall, buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and having firefighter access through an enclosed stairway with a Class I standpipe from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to all roof surfaces.