2708ORDINANCE NO.2708
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.52 OF THE MOSES LAKEMUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATIC FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINSAS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Chapter 16.52 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Installation and Maintenance of
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems"is amended as follows:
16.52.040 Fire Extinguishing Systems:
A.Where Reguired:In addition to the locations required to install automatic sprinkler systems
by thecurrently adopted State Fire Code in Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies,locations which
are twelve thousand five hundred(12,500)square feet in total area, or larger,are required to
install automatic sprinklers throughout, includingthe attic.
B.SprinklerSystem Alarms: When serving more than twenty(20)sprinklers, automatic sprinkler
systems shallbe supervised by an approved central proprietary or remote station serviceor
a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location.
C. Fire Department Connections:All newly installed fire department connections shall be
equipped with Knox locking caps.
D. Fire DepartmentConnection Location:On all new construction and in buildings retro-fitted with
automatic fire sprinkler systems,FireDepartment connections shall be located not less than
forty feet (40')from the protected building at a location approved bythe Fire Marshal; except,
where practical difficulties preclude the remote placement ofFire Department connections,the
V y Fire Chief may grant a waiver and authorize placement at a location reviewed and approved
by the Fire Marshal.
E. Fire Department Connection Reguirements:The top of the Fire Departmentconnection shall
not be more than forty-four inches(44")nor less than thirty-six inches (36")above grade.All
Fire Department connection riser piping shall be painted red from grade to just below the
threaded connection for the hose cap.
F.Exterior Strobe Reguired:Buildings with sprinkler risers at separate locations within the
building envelope shall be equipped with an exterior visual strobe device adjacent to the
exterior water flow bell or alarm for each individual system within the building.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be inforce five (5)days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on March 11,2014.
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ATTEST:Dick Deane,Mayor
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yU(M^±4^A y'APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W.Robert Taylor,Pfnance Director
Cathepihe L.Kenison,City