Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODES “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.” CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1290 -