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ORDINANCE NO. 2408
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.52 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATIC FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 16.52 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Installation and Maintenance of
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems" is amended as follows:
16.52.020 Definitions:
A.National Fire Protection Association Standards: Codes, standards, and recommended
practices for fire and life safety as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
B.Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies as defined by the currently adopted State Fire Code.
C.Congregate Care/Assisted Living: A dwelling providing shelter and services for the elderly
which may include meals, housekeeping, and personal care assistance.
16.52.030 General Information:
A.The regulations contained herein require the installation and maintenance of fire
extinguishing systems.
B.Complete information regarding the systems shall be submitted to and approved by the
Moses Lake Fire Marshal. As-built plans shall be submitted to the building owner and the
Fire Marshal.
C.All systems shall be installed by a contractor licensed by the State of Washington to install
fire sprinkler systems and components.
D.Maintenance and testing of systems required under this chapter shall be in accordance with
the most recent editions of National Fire Protection Association Standards 13 and 25, and
with the provisions of the currently adopted State Fire Code. Records of maintenance and
testing shall be made available to the Fire Department upon request.
16.52.040 Fire Extinguishing Systems:
A.Where Required: In addition to the locations required to install automatic sprinkler systems
by the currently 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, including the attic.
B.Sprinkler System Alarms: When serving more than twenty (20) sprinklers, automatic
sprinkler systems shall be supervised by an approved central proprietary or remote station
service or 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.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication
of its summary as provided by law. •
ames A. itaker, City Attorn
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2408
PAGE 2 August 12, 2008
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on August 12 2008.
Ronald C. Covey, Mayo
ATTEST:
onald R. Cone, Finance Director
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