§ 154.02. AMENDMENTS.  


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  • That the following sections are hereby revised:
    Section 101.1. Insert: City of Coralville, Iowa
    Section 1103.5.3. Insert: Three years from date of notification.
    Section III. That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2018 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
    Section 5704.2.9.6.1 The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in the entire City of Coralville, Iowa. Exceptions: I-2 and C-2 Zoning Districts and/or as approved by the Fire Chief.
    Section 5706.2.4.4 The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in the entire City of Coralville, Iowa. Exceptions: I-2 and C-2 Zoning Districts and/or as approved by the Fire Chief.
    Section 5806.2 The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited in the entire City of Coralville, Iowa. Exceptions: I-2 and/or as approved by the Fire Chief.
    Section 6104.2 The storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited in the entire City of Coralville
    Exceptions: I-2 and C-2 Zoning Districts and/or as approved by the Fire Chief.
    Section IV. Fees. Fees for inspections, re-inspections, plans review, acceptance testing, permits and other services related to enforcement of this Code shall be established by the City Council by resolution and paid to the Fire Department. Permit fees for Coralville City Departments can be waived by the fire code official.
    Section V. Amendments to the Fire Code. The following sections are amended to read as follows:
    Section 104.12 Add a new section to read as follows: The fire code official 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.
    Section 105.2 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Application for a permit shall be submitted to the fire department with all required information not less than 14 days, or as stated on permit application, prior to the event requiring a permit.
    Section 105.4 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The fire code official at their discretion shall send construction plans to an outside agency for review, the fire code official shall choose the plans review agency. The applicant shall pay all fees associated with the plan review directly to the outside agency. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the review fees have been paid.
    Section 105.6 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The fire code official at their discretion shall send plans for operational permits request to an outside agency for review, the fire code official 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.
    Section 105.6.32 Open Burning Delete Exception and replace with.
    Exception:
    1 Portable or approved by fire code official permanent outdoor fireplaces.
    2. Flare stacks for waste gases.
    Section 105.7 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The fire code official at their discretion shall send plans for construction permits request to an outside agency for review, the fire code official 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.
    Section 109 Delete in its entirety.
    Section 110.4. Delete the section and replace with: Person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a Municipal Infraction, as prescribed in City of Coralville Municipal Code.
    Section 112.4. 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, shall be liable as provided for in a municipal infraction, as prescribe in City of Coralville Municipal Code.
    Section 202 Add a new definition to read as follows: CODE OFFICIAL. The Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief, or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the code, or duly authorized representative.
    Section 202 Add a new definition to read as follows: EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center (JCJECC)
    Section 307.1.1 Delete the section and replace with: Prohibited open burning. No open burning is allowed in the City of Coralville.
    Exception:
    1. Permits issued under section 105.6
    2. Portable or approved permanent outdoor fireplaces.
    3. Flare Stacks for waste gases.
    Section 307.2 Delete this section and replace with: Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural, range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, recreation bonfire, construction clearing, disaster or storm damage removal by city request, controlled training fires used to train firefighting methods or other open burning permits allowed by adopted fire code. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled, or company hired to conduct such open burning.
    Section 307.3 Delete the section and replace with: Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the responsible person or the fire department, of any burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation, or open burning that is objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions, or a required permit for open burning has not been obtained, or conditions of permit are not being followed.
    Section 307.4.3 delete the section and replace with Portable or approved by fire code official permanent outdoor fireplaces. Portable or permanent outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the following:
    1 Only fire wood that is dry can be used.
    2 Must be contained by sides and the lid or cover must be in place at all times.
    3 Constantly attended by an adult.
    4 An approved method of extinguishment is present during use.
    5 Must not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material.
    Exception: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one and two-family dwellings.
    Section 312.3 Delete the words: or visually deter.
    Section 401.9 Add a new section 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 code official, does not require the immediate total evacuation of the building.
    Section 503.1 Add to end of sentence to read as follows; and fire lane ordinance as outlined in the code of ordinances for the City of Coralville.
    Section 503.1.1 Delete exception 1.1 and replace with: The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 the dimension can be increased up to 175 feet.
    Section 505.1 Delete the section and replace with: Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers and exterior suite numbers shall be in Arabic numerals or alphabet letters a minimum of 4 inches in height with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Exterior address location for commercial buildings shall be determined by the fire code official
    Exceptions:
    1. Monument signs shall have the address installed a minimum of 36 inches from the ground and numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be in Arabic numerals or alphabet letters a minimum of 4 inches in height with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch.
    2. Addresses located 100 to 199 feet from the street shall have a minimum of 6 inches in height with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch. Addresses located 200 to 299 feet from the street shall have a minimum of 8 inches in height with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. For each additional 100 feet from the street, the number shall increase by an additional 2 inches in height with the stroke increased proportionally. 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. Minimum height and minimum stroke may be increased by the fire code official.
    3. Interior suite numbers shall be a minimum of 3 inches in height.
    Section 505.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Addresses for Buildings under Construction. All new commercial and residential buildings under construction shall have plainly visible addresses from the street placed no further than 10 feet from the street. Additional address signage may be required at the discretion of the fire code official.
    Section 506.1 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: An approved key box shall be installed in accordance to the code of ordinances for the City of Coralville.
    Sections 507.2.1 Add to end of section to read as follows: 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.
    Section 507.3 Delete the section and replace with: Fire flow. See appendix B of this code.
    Section 507.5.1 Delete the section and replace with Fire Hydrant Systems. See appendix C of this code.
    Section 507.5.1.1 Delete section and replace with: Fire Sprinkler System & Standpipe System Support. A fire hydrant shall be located no more than 100 feet from a fire sprinkler or standpipe system connection, the connection and fire hydrant shall be located on the same side of the fire department access road, easily accessible by fire apparatus, and meeting the approval of the fire code official.
    Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet because of location on property, building, grade or similar conditions where approved by the fire code official.
    Section 507.5.7 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Hydrant Installation. Fire hydrants within the city limits of Coralville shall be installed per 507.5.7.1 through 507.5.7.4
    Section 507.5.7.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire hydrant height: Fire hydrants shall be installed a minimum of sixteen (16) inches from the nominal ground level to the center of the lowest water outlet.
    Section 507.5.7.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire hydrant outlet direction: All fire hydrants shall be positioned so that the four and one-half (4 1/2) inch connection is facing the street or if provided the fire access road accessible to fire department apparatus.
    Section 507.5.7.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire hydrants threads: All new fire hydrants shall have National Standard Threads (NST) on the two and one-half (2 1/2) inch connections and the four and one-half (4 1/2) inch connection shall have a Storz connection.
    Section 507.5.7.4 Flow: The minimum flow requirements for a water main serving a fire hydrant is the rate of water flow, and for a specified duration, as specified in appendix B of this code and shall be a minimum of 8" in diameter.
    Section 510.1 Delete exception 1 and 2 without substitution.
    604.10 Delete this section and replace with: Portable, electric space heaters. Where not prohibited by other sections of this code, portable, electric space heaters shall be permitted to be used in all occupancies in accordance with Sections 604.10.1 through 604.10.6.
    Section 604.10.6 Add a new section to read as follows: Fully enclosed. Portable, electric space heaters shall be fully enclosed space heaters that by design have no external surfaces that reach temperatures capable of igniting materials placed against the surface.
    Section 606.7 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The required elevator keys shall be secured in an approved elevator key box compatible with the existing rapid entry key box system in use in the jurisdiction and the box location shall be approved by the fire code official.
    Section 607.5 Add a new section to read as follows: Movement of cooking appliances with caster(s) under a type I hood shall be limited by an approved floor mounted restraining device.
    Section 607.6 Add a new section to read as follows: Required separation. All deep-fat fryers shall be installed with at least 16-inch space between the fryer and surface flames from adjacent cooking equipment. Where steel or tempered glass baffle plate is installed at a minimum 8-inch height between the fryer and surface flames to the adjacent appliance, the requirement for a 16-inch space shall not apply.
    Section 806.1 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Natural or resin-bearing cut trees and natural decorative vegetation used in buildings open to the general public shall be properly treated with an approved flame retardant.
    Section 807.5.2.1 Delete Exception 2.
    Section 807.5.5.1 Delete Exception 2.
    Section 901.2 (a) Add a new 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 Coralville 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 code official. The qualified person shall also be current with the State of Iowa licensing rules.
    Section 901.2 (b) Add a new section 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 Coralville 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 code official. The qualified person shall also be current with the State of Iowa licensing rules.
    Section 901.6.3.2 Add a new section 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 & non-compliant inspection reports to the Fire Department via a method approved by the fire code official within 30 calendar days of the installation/inspection date. Reports submitted after 30 calendar days may incur late fees.
    Section 901.7 Add a paragraph 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. A competent adult familiar with the building must conduct the fire watch, if a fire is discovered, a call to 911and immediately evacuation of the building is required.
    Section 901.7.3 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: additional signs shall be located throughout the building as required by the fire code official, the sign and location shall be approved by the fire code official.
    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.
    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 903.3.5.2 must be a minimum 10%, 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. The base of riser psi at the time of acceptance test shall also be 10% but not less than 5 psi above the most demanded hydraulically calculated pressure.
    Section 903.3.5.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Sprinkler Riser Room. Fire sprinkler riser rooms shall be separated from electrical rooms and have no electrical panels not supporting required fire sprinkler or fire alarm equipment inside the room. The Fire alarm Panel or Annunciator can be located in the room with fire code official's approval. The fire sprinkler riser room shall have an exterior access door, floor drain and room temperature monitoring. The room shall have a hard-cleanable walking surface from the fire department access road.
    Section 903.4 Delete exception number 5 without substitution.
    Section 903.4.1 Add a sentence to the end of section that reads as: Each initiating device shall report an address point and an alpha/numeric descriptor showing location, type of device and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate. Alpha/numeric descriptor shall be required to be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of alarm conditions as specified by the fire code official.
    Section 903.4.2 Delete the section and replace with: Alarms. An approved weatherproof horn/strobe device connected to each automatic fire sprinkler system shall be mounted directly above the fire department connection between seven (7) and ten (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 and visual notification appliances shall be installed throughout the interior of the building, location of appliances shall be as required by the fire code official and NFPA 72. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
    Section 903.5 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: An inspector's test valve is required at the most remote location in each fire sprinkler riser system or tenant/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.
    Section 903.7 Add a new section 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 floor in a multi-story building, each tenant space on the first floor of multi-story building or each tenant space in a one-story building. Except by approval of the fire code official, all control valves and water flow devices shall be located in the sprinkler system riser room or a stairwell in a multi-story building mounted no higher than 6 feet from floor.
    Section 903.8 Add a new section 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 projection extends more than 4 feet out 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 ten 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.
    Exception: If the Code does not require a building to have a fire sprinkler system, section 903.8 does not apply.
    Section 904.12.6 Add a new section to read as follows: Ventilation Operation. The ventilation system shall shut down the make-up air supplied internally to the hood cavity and continue to exhaust upon activation of the hood fire extinguishing system.
    Exception: Section 904.12.6 may be revoked by code official if the fire extinguishing agent will not perform to specifications due to exhausting requirements.
    Section 905.1.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Delete all references to class II standpipe systems and replace with class III standpipe systems.
    Section 905.3.4 Delete the exception without substitution.
    Section 905.3.9 Add a new section to read as follows: Additional Standpipe Systems: Additional standpipe systems may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the fire code official.
    Section 905.4 Delete requirement number 1 and replace with: In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at the intermediate floor landing between stories unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
    Section 906.1 Delete exception 1 and 2 without substitution.
    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 5lb. 2-A, 10-B C.
    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
    Section 907.1.4.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire alarm control panel and fire alarm annunciator panels Height: Installation of fire alarm control panels and fire alarm annunciator panels shall not exceed 6 feet in height measured from the floor to the top of the panel.
    Exception: Panel height may be altered by the fire code official.
    Section 907.1.4.2 Add a new section 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. The control panel must be locked unless testing or maintenance is being done on the system. This control panel shall only receive alarm signals from fire protection equipment.
    Section 907.1.4.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Combination Fire/Security Alarm System Panels. A listed combination fire/security alarm System panel that meets all the requirements of this code and amendments may be permitted by approval of the fire code official. The fire/security panel shall be capable of providing a signal that can differentiate between the fire and security alarm.
    Section 907.1.4.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Password/PIN Protection Prohibited: Fire alarm control panels and/or fire alarm annunciator panels that require a password/PIN to silence an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal and/or to reset an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal shall be prohibited.
    Section 907.1.4.5 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels: The fire code official 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.
    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 in a location approved by the fire official.
    Exceptions:
    1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service.
    Section 907.2.1.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Group A occupancies shall on activation of a fire alarm system or Fire Sprinkler system shall additionally cause:
    a. All conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distraction to automatically stop.
    b. Illumination of all the, means of exit egress components to not less than 1 foot-candles at the walking surface level.
    907.2.9 Group R-2. Add a sentence 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.
    Section 907.4.2 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Where in the opinion of the fire code official manual fire alarm boxes may be used to cause false fire alarms, the fire code official is authorized to modify the requirements for manual fire alarm boxes.
    Section 907.6.3 Delete this section and replace with a new section to read as follows: Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device with an alpha/numeric address description showing location, type of device and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate. Alpha/numeric descriptor locations are required to be reported to the Emergency Communications Center upon activation of an alarm conditions as specified by the fire code official.
    Exception: Special initiation devices that do not support individual device identification.
    Section 907.6.4.3 Add a new section 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.
    Section 907.6.6 Delete the section and replace with: Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter, the International Building Code, or the fire code official, shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72 and shall monitor fire alarm systems to provide for the immediate and automatic notification of the fire department. Each initiating device shall report an address point and an alpha/numeric descriptor showing location, type of device and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate. Alpha/numeric descriptor shall be required to be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of alarm conditions as specified by the fire code official.
    Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for:
    1. Single and multiple-station smoke alarms required by section 907.2.10 located in dwelling or sleeping areas.
    2. Smoke detectors in group I-3 occupancies
    3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one-and -two-family dwellings
    4. Fire alarm systems in one-and two-family dwellings.
    Section 907.11 Add a new section to read as follows: Approved hold- open devices. When installed in buildings that have a fire alarm system and /or fire sprinkler system, all approved hold open devices connected to interior stairwell doors shall release upon activation of a fire alarm and fire sprinkler water-flow activation.
    Section 912.4.1 Delete the section and replace with: Locking fire department connections caps. Locking fire department connections caps approved by the fire department are required for all new construction with a water-based fire protective system and existing structures with 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.
    Section 912.8 Add a section 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 3 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 code official for just cause.
    Section 912.9 Add a section to read as follows: Size. Minimum fire department connection size shall be a 2 ½" National Standard Thread Siamese connection.
    Section 1006.2.1 table 1006.2.1 delete Occupancy M and replace with: A new row Occupancy M Maximum occupant load of space 24, maximum common path of egress travel distance (feet) 75.
    Section 1008.3.1 Delete the section and replace with: General. In the event of power supply failure in buildings, rooms and spaces that require one or more means of egress an emergency electrical system automatically illuminate all of the following areas:
    1 Aisle
    2 Corridors.
    3 Exit access stairways and ramps.
    Section 1008.3.3 delete number 5 and replace with: 5. Common area restrooms that can be occupied by more than one occupant.
    Section 1013.7 Add a new section to read as follows: Self-luminous and Photoluminescent exit signs. Self-luminous and photoluminescent exit signs are not allowed.
    Exception: Approved self-luminous and/or photoluminescent exit signs may be allowed in tents and temporary events by approval of the fire code official.
    Section 1013.8 Add a new section to read as follows: Exit Signs and Emergency Lights. Exit signs and/or emergency lights shall be on the same lighting circuit as the area being served, for the purpose of conducted monthly and yearly testing requirements.
    Section 1013.9 Add a new section to read as follows. Additional Exit Signs: Exit signs may be required at the discretion of the fire code official to clarify an exit or exit access.
    Section 1103.1.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Existing fire alarm systems monitoring requirements. Existing fire alarms systems that are currently not monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72 shall become monitored within 1 year from receiving notice in accordance with section 907.6.6
    Section 1103.1.3 Add a new section 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 supervising station in accordance with sections 903.4 and 903.4.1 within 1 year from receiving notice.
    Section 5003.5 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Signs shall also comply with the requirements of the Iowa Right to Know law.
    Section 5704.2.13.2.4 Add a section 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 code official, shall not be continued in service. Unsafe tanks shall be removed as required by the fire code official and in accordance with this code.
    (Ord. 2019-1010 - Jun. 20 Supp.)