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HomeMy WebLinkAbout059 95 C;(i : .ÙLL F.. ¡IU 015)r.. Fl;?'E C-Ale. F . ðJ-l1l1HAt~. 7-1!-",,- . 1-1, fhS'Oc. ? ñ. . Ill. 11J11,e5/lNt¡l / I¿ 'JL {If! STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF APPEALS } } } } RESOLUTION NO. 59-95 WHEREAS, Chapter 19.27 RCW provides that there shall be in effect in all counties and cities the State Building Code; and, WHEREAS, the Uniform Fire Code. Volumes 1 and 2. and Statewide Amendments (UFC) were adopted by the State Building Code Council November 18, 1994 to be effective June 30, 1995; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 19.27.110 RCW designates the County Fire Marshal to be the enforcing authority of the Uniform Fire Code in the unincorporated areas of the County; and, WHEREAS, the 1994 Uniform Fire Code Section 103.1.4 requires that there be appointed, by the County legislative authority, an appeals board with training and experience to pass judgement on pertinent matters, to determine suitability of alternate materials and types of construction, and to provide for reason- able interpretations of the provisions of the UFC; and, WHEREAS, there is a need for good communications between the Fire Marshall, Fire Protection District and other affected groups; and, WHEREAS, the Uniform Fire Code requires the Fire Marshall to make decisions in many and var- ied technical fields of which he may not have personal knowledge or experience; and, WHEREAS, there is a need to provide the Fire Marshall advice and counsel on decisions pertain- ing to the fire protection requirements of the UFC as applied to individual and unique situations. NOw, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, that the Jefferson County Fire Code Advisory Commit- tee be established and that it will consist of eleven (11) members. One member will be appointed to repre- sent each of the following groups or areas of special knowledge: Jefferson County Fire Marshall Jefferson County Fire Chiefs Association Jefferson County Water Utility Coordinating Committee (WUCC) Jefferson County Fire Commissioners' Association Jefferson County home building industry Fire Insurance Industry Petroleum Industry or person knowledgeable of issues related to flammable liquids. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Industry or person knowledgeable about LPG. Electrical Utility, Electrical Engineer or Electrical Contractor. Business community Fire Protection Engineer or fire protection consultant VOL 21 rM.,98ir Resolution N059-9'De: Establishing the Jefferson County Fire Code Advisory Committee and Board of Appeals BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that the following apply: * The County Fire Marshall shall be an ex-officio member of the Appeals Board and shall act as secretary to the Advisory Committee. * In the event there is no qualified person available from the above listed areas of interest, persons may be selected from other areas of interest that are affected by the enforcement of the UFC to be appointed to the Fire Code Advisory Committee. * No member of the Committee shall receive any compensation for services thereon. * Such Committee shall review existing legislation and make recommendations in writing to the Board of Com- missioners in an advisory capacity concerning the type, scope and substance of new legislation, if deemed necessary or advisable, to meet the hazards of fire and explosion. * The Committee shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and may adopt rules and regulations for its operation. The Committee shall meet at least once a quarter in a regular meeting, at a time and place fixed by the rules; and the chairperson may call special meetings when deemed necessary, provided notice is given as required by law. * The Committee will consult with and advise the Jefferson County Fire Marshall with regard to general admin- istration of the UFC and with particular attention to : UFC Section 101.4 Supplemental Rules and Regulations UFC Section 103.1.1 Technical Assistance UFC Section 103.1.2 Alternate Materials and Methods UFC Section 103.1.3 Practical Difficulties UFC Section 903 Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants * The Chairperson of the Advisory Committee shall select five (5) members to act as a BOARD OF APPEALS as required by UFC Section 103.1.4, when needed, to hear an appeal of a Fire Marshall's decision. The members of the Board of Appeals will be Fire Code Advisory Committee members that have no represented interest in the matter under appeal. ~ APPROVED this It-day of #,.' - . , " co" ." -'. :::r-~ ,1992. SEAL: ( ;/ ;/ .. VOL 21 rMJ 98~!