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ORDINANCE NO. 4 2 7 0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AUBURN CITY
ORDINANCE NO. 3258, PASSED APRIL 17, 1978, AND PROVIDING
REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF SMOKE DETECTORS IN OCCUPANCIES THAT ARE RENTED, LEASED
OR LET.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Auburn City Ordinance No. 3258, passed April 17, 1978, is,
upon the effective date of this Ordinance, repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. There is hereby created the following new Ordinance to be
known as the "Smoke Detector Ordinance" and which shall read as follows:
"Section 1. APPLICATION AND SCOPE:
All Group R Occupancies sold, leased, let or rented in the City of Auburn
shall have installed therein smoke detectors pursuant the provisions of this
Ordinance.
Section 2. DEFINITIONS:
(1) Smoke Detection Device
A self-contained alarm for detecting visible or invisible particles
of combustion, which consists of an assembly of electrical components
including a smoke chamber, alarm sounding appliance, and provision
for connection to a power supply source, either by splice leads or a
cord and plug arrangement or containing integral batteries. A
supplemental heat detector may be included as part of the appliance.
Terminals may be included for connection to a remote, audible
signaling appliance or accessory. An integral transmitter may also
be included to energize a remote audible signaling appliance. The
smoke detection device may be of the photoelectric and/or ionization
type.
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(2) Photoelectric Detector
A smoke detection device which activates when visible smoke from a
fire enters the detector. Sensitive to smoldering fires as well as
smoke generated by an open flame fire.
(3) Ionization Detector
A smoke detection device which activates in response to invisible
particles created by combustion. Sensitive to open flame fire.
(4) Combination Photoelectric/ionization Detector
A smoke detection device containing both an ionization and a photo-
electric element.
(5) Dwelling Unit
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for
one or more persons including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
(6) Factory Built Housing
For the purpose of these rules, factory built housing is considered
as any structure designed primarily for human occupancy other than a
mobile home, the structure of any room of which is either entirely or
substantially prefabricated or assembled at a place other than a
building site, and which is subject to regulation by the Washington
Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to RCW 43.22.450 through
43.22.490.
(7) Mobile Home
For the purpose of these rules, a mobile home is considered as a
factory -assembled structure or structures assembled with the
necessary service connections and made so as to be readily movable as
a unit or.units on its (their) own running gear and designed to be
used as a dwelling unit without a permanent foundation, and which is
subject to regulation by the Washington Department of Labor and
Industries pursuant to RCW 43.22.340 through 43.22.434.
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(8) New Building
For the purpose of these rules, a new building is considered as any
structure constructed, erected or moved onto a permanent site on or
after December 31, 1980, any portion of which is used or intended for
use as a dwelling unit by any person or persons.
(9) Existing Building
For the purpose of these rules an existing building is considered as
any structure in existence prior to December 31, 1980, any portion of
which is used, intended for use or thereafter converted for use as a
dwelling unit by any person or persons other than the owner who do
not otherwise qualify as a guest or member of the household of the
own er. .
(10) Group R Occupancies
A. Group R, Division 1 of the Uniform Building Code, guest fooms
and dwelling units, i.e., hotels, motels, apartments and
condominiums.
B. Group R, Division 3 of the Uniform Building Code, dwelling
units, i.e., duplexes, single family dwellings and lodging
houses.
C. Mobile home dwelling units.
Section 3. CONFORMANCE WITH NATIONALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS
All smoke detection devices shall be designed and manufactured in confor-
mance with the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard UL 217
or International Conference of Building Officials Standard 43-6, and shall be
approved or listed for the purposes for which they are intended.
Section 4. PRIMARY POWER'SUPPLY
The primary power supply of a smoke detection device shall be a commer-
cial light and power source normally available in the dwelling unit.
Connection to a commercial power and light source shall be in the form of per-
manent wiring to terminals or leads in a separate wiring compartment having
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provision for the connection of a conduit, metalclad or nonmetallic sheathed
cable, by means of a power supply cord and attachment -plug cap, or by means of
a separate power supply.
Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than
those required for overcurrent protection.
Exception - Smoke detectors may be battery operated when installed in
existing buildings built prior to January 1, 1981 or in buildings without
commercial power, or in buildings which undergo alterations, repairs or
additions regulated by the next paragraph of this section.
When the valuation of an addition or repair to a Group R Occupancy
exceeds $1,000.00, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or
created in existing Group R Occupancies, the entire building shall be
provided with smoke detectors located as required for new Group R
Occupancies.
Section 5. NUMBER OF SMOKE DETECTOR DEVICES
(1) At least one smoke detection device shall be installed to protect
the sleeping area within each dwelling unit. A sleeping area is defined as
the area or areas of the dwelling unit in which the bedrooms (or rooms) used
for sleeping are separated by other use areas (such as kitchens or living
rooms but not bathrooms or closets), or are located on different stories or
floor levels, they shall be considered as separate sleeping areas for the pur-
poses of these rules.
(2) Dwelling units with more than one sleeping area shall require the
installation of additional smoke detection devices to protect each sleeping
area.
Section 6. LOCATION OF DETECTION DEVICES
(1) Smoke detection devices shall be installed outside of bedrooms or
rooms used for sleeping purposes but in the immediate vicinity of such rooms,
centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to the rooms. In
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dwelling units without separate sleeping rooms, the smoke detection devices
shall be centrally located in the main room. Smoke detection devices shall be
located on or near the ceiling. Smoke detection devices should be installed
in those locations recommended by the manufacturer except in those cases where
the space above the ceiling is open to the outside and little or no insulation
is present over the ceiling. Such cases result in the ceiling being exces-
sively cold in the winter time or excessively hot in the summer time. Where
the ceiling is significantly different in temperature from the air space
below, smoke has difficulty reaching the ceiling and to a detector which may
be placed there. In this situation, placement of the detector on a side wall,
with the top four inches to twelve inches from the ceiling is preferred. In
dwelling units employing radiant heating in the ceiling, the wall location is
the preferred location. Radiant heating in the ceiling can create a hot-air
boundary layer along the ceiling surface which can seriously restrict the
movement of smoke to a ceiling -mounted detector.
(2) A smoke detection device installed in a stairwell shall be so
located as to assure that smoke rising in the stairwell cannot be prevented
from reaching the detection device by an intervening door or obstruction.
(3) Smoke detection devices in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than
one -foot rise per eight feet horizontally shall be located at the high side of
the room.
(4) Smoke detection devices shall not be mounted in front of an air
supply duct outlet or between the bedroom and the furnace cold air return.
(5) A smoke detector shall be installed in the basement of dwelling
units having a stairway which opens from the basement into the dwelling. Such
detector shall be connected to a sounding device or other detector to provide
an alarm which will be audible in the sleeping area.
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Section 7. INSTALLATION
(1) It is the responsibility of the builder or manufacturer of each new
building, mobile home or factory built housing to fnstall smoke detection
devices within each dwelling unit.
(2) It is the responsibility of the owner of each existing building,
mobile home or factory built housing to install smoke detection devices within
each dwelling unit occupied by persons other than the owner.
(3) It is the responsibility of the owner of each new or existing
building, mobile home or factory built housing, containing dwelling units
occupied by persons other than the owner, to inspect and test all smoke detec-
tion devices at the time of vacancy and make the necessary repairs or replace-
ments to insure that the smoke detection devices are operational prior to
reoccupancy, and to instruct the occupants of the purpose, operation and main-
tenance of the smoke detection device(s).
Section 8. MAINTENANCE
It is the responsibility of the occupant of all new or existing dwelling
units, owned by other than the occupant, to maintain and test all smoke detec-
tion devices installed within the dwelling unit by the owner. Actual costs of
maintenance, repair or replacement of smoke detection devices shall be as
agreed beforehand by the occupant and owner. However, failure of the owner to
abide by the terms of any such agreement does not relieve the occupant of the
responsibility to maintain the smoke detection devices in a fully operational
condition at all times. Failure to do so can subject the occupant to the
penalty provisions stated in Section 9.
Section 9. PENALTIES
. Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance shall, upon convic-
tion thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars
($300.00)."
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Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administra-
tive procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days
from and after its passage, approval and publication, as provided by law.
ATTEST:
D AS TO -FORM:
City Clerk
y Attorney
PUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 25, 1988
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Ordinance No. 4270
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INTRODUCED: FEBRUARY 16, 1988
PASSED: FEBRUARY 16, 1988
APPROVED: FEBRUARY 16, 1988
Chapter 212-10 WAC
SMOKE DETECTION DEVICES IN DWELLING
UNITS
WAC J//;! •57��/t! /� Gli�+'f%
212-10-010
Administrtion, authority.
212-10-015
Application and scope.
212-10-020
Definitions.
212-10-025
Conformance with nationally accepted standards.
212-10-030
Primary power supply.
212-10-035
Number of smoke detection devices.
212-10-040
Location of smoke detection devices.
212-10-045
Installation.
212-10-050
Maintenance.
212-10-055
Penalties.
212-104060
Severability.
[title 212 WAC—p 121
WAC 212-10-010 Administration, authority. These
rules are adopted pursuant to chapter 50, Laws of 1980,
entitled smoke detection devices in dwelling units, and to
RCW 48.48.140 to provide for the installation and
maintenance of smoke detection devices inside all dwell-
ing units (1) occupied by persons other than the owner,
or (2) built or manufactured in this state. [Statutory
Authority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-
2), § 212-10-010, filed 2/4/81.]
WAC 212-10-015 Application and scope. (1) The
provisions of these rules shall apply to (a) all dwelling
units occupied by persons other than the owner after
December 31, 1981, and (b) all dwelling units built or
manufactured in this state after December 31, 1980.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 19.27
RCW, RCW 43.22.340 through 43.22.434 and 43.22-
.450 through 43.22.490, the provisions of these rules
shall also apply to all buildings or structures, mobile
homes and factory built housing used as dwelling units.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Or-
der FM 81-2), § 212-10-015, filed 2/4/81.]
WAC 212-10-020 Definitions. (1) Smoke detection
device. A self—contained alarm for detecting visible or
invisible particles of combustion, which consists of an
assembly of electrical components including a smoke
chamber, alarm sounding appliance, and provision for
connection to a power supply source, either by splice
leads or a cord and plug arrangement or containing in-
tegral batteries. A supplemental heat detector may be
included as part of the appliance. Terminals may be in-
cluded for connection to a remote, audible signaling ap-
pliance or accessory. An integral transmitter may also be
included to energize a remote audible signaling appli-
ance. The smoke detection device may be of the photo-
electric and/or ionization type.
(2) Photoelectric detector.,A smoke detection device
which activates when visible smoke from a fire enters
the detector. Sensitive to smoldering fires as well as
smoke generated by an open flame fire.
(3) Ionization detector. A smoke detection device
which activates in response to invisible particles created
by combustion. Sensitive to open flame fire.
(4) Combination photoelectric/ionization detector. A
smoke detection device containing both an ionization
and a photoelectric element.
(5) Dwelling unit. A single unit providing complete,
independent living facilities for one or more persons in-
cluding permanent provisions for laving, sleeping, eating,
cooking and sanitation.
to) ractury oujtt housing. for the purpose of these
rules, factory built housing is considered as any structure
designed primarily for human occupancy other than a
mobile home, the structure of any room of which is ei-
ther entirely or substantially prefabricated or assembled
at a place other than a building site, and which is sub=
ject to regulation by the Washington department of la-
bor and industries pursuant to RCW 43.22.450 through
43.22.490.
(7) Mobile home. For the purpose of these rules, a
mobile home is `considered as a factory —assembled -struc-
ture or structures assembled with the necessary service
connections and made so as to be readily movable as a
unit or. units on its (their) own running gear and de-
signed to be used as a dwelling unit withouva permanent
foundation, and which is subject to regulation by the
Washington department of labor and industries pursuant
to RCW 43.22.340 through 43.22.434.
(8) New building. For the purpose of these rules, a
new building is considered as any structure constructed,
erected or moved onto a permanent site on or after
December 31, 1980, any portion of which is used or in-
tended for use as a dwelling unit by any person or
persons.
(9) Existing building. For the purpose of these rules
an existing building is considered as any structure in ex-
istence prior to December 31, 1981, any portion of
which is used, intended for use or thereafter converted
for use as a dwelling unit by any person or persons other
than the owner who do not otherwise qualify as a guest
or member of the household of the owner. [Statutory
Authority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-
2), § 212-10-020, filed 2/4/81.1
WAC 212-10-025 Conformance with nationally ac-
cepted standards. All smoke detection devices shall be
designed and manufactured in conformance with the re-
quirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard
UL 217 or International Conference of Building Offi-
cials Standard 43-6, and shall be approved or listed for
the purposes for which they are intended. [Statutory
Authority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-
2), § 212-10-025, filed 2/4/81.]
WAC 212-10-030 Primary power supply. The pri-
mary power supply of a smoke detection device shall be
either a commercial light and power source normally
available in the dwelling unit, or an integral battery or
batteries. Connection to a commercial power and light
source, if used, shall be in the form of permanent wiring
to terminals or leads in a separate wiring compartment
having provision for the connection of a conduit, metal —
clad or nonmetallic sheathed cable, by means of a power
supply cord and attachment —plug cap, or by means of a
separate power supply. EXCEPTION: Smoke detection de-
vices in dwelling units built or manufactured in this state
after December 31, 1980, shall receive their primary
power from the building wiring when such wiring is
served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be per-
manent without a disconnecting switch other than those
required for overcurrent protection. [Statutory Author-
ity: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-2), §
212-10-030, filed 2/4/81.]
WAC 212-10-035 Number of smoke detection de-
vices. (1) At least one smoke detection device shall be
installed to protect the sleeping area within each dwell-
ing unit. A sleeping area is defined as the area or areas
of the dwelling unit in which the bedrooms (or sleeping
used for sleeping arc separated by other —use areas (such
as kitchens or living rooms but not bathrooms or clos-
ets), or are located on different stories or floor levels,
they shall be considered as separate sleeping areas for
the purposes of these rules.
(2) Dwelling units with more than one sleeping area
shall require the installation of additional smoke detec-
tion devices to protect each sleeping area. [Statutory
Authority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-
2), § 212-10-035, filed 2/4/81.]
WAC 212-10-040. Location of smoke detection de-
vices. (1) Smoke detection devices shall be installed out-
side of bedrooms or rooms used for sleeping purposes but
in the immediate vicinity of such rooms, centrally lo-
cated in the corridor or area giving access to the rooms.
In dwelling units without separate sleeping rooms, the
smoke detection devices shall be centrally located in the
main room. Smoke detection devices shall be located on
or near the ceiling. NOTE: Smoke detection devices
should be installed in those locations recommended by
the manufacturer except in those cases where the space
above the ceiling is open to the outside and little or no
insulation is present over the ceiling. Such cases result in
the ceiling being excessively cold in the winter time or
excessively hot in the summer time. Where the ceiling is
significantly different in temperature from the air space
below, smoke has difficulty reaching the ceiling and to a
detector which may be placed there. In this situation,
placement of the detector on a side wall, with the top
four inches to twelve inches from the ceiling is preferred.
In dwelling units employing radiant heating in the ceil-
ing, the wall location is the preferred location. Radiant
heating in the ceiling can create a hot—air boundary
layer along the ceiling surface which can seriously re-
strict the movement of smoke to a ceiling —mounted
detector.
(2) A smoke detection device installed in a stairwell
shall be so located as to assure that smoke rising in the
stairwell cannot be prevented from reaching the detec-
tion device by an intervening door or obstruction.
(3) Smoke detection devices in rooms with ceiling
slopes greater than one —foot rise per eight feet horizon-
tally shall be located at the high side of the room.
(4) Smoke detection devices shall not be mounted in
front of an air supply duct outlet or between the bed-
room and the furnace cold air return. [Statutory Au-
thority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-2),
§ 212710-040, filed 2/4/81.]
WAC 212-10-045 Installation. (1) It is the respon-
sibility of the builder or manufacturer of each new
building, mobile home or factory built housing to install
smoke detection devices within each dwelling unit.
(2) It is the responsibility of the owner of each exist-
ing building, mobile home or factory built housing to in-
stall smoke detection devices within each dwelling unit
occupied by persons other than the owner.
(3) It is the responsibility of the owner of each new or
existing building, mobile home or factory built housing,
containing dwelling units occupied by persons other than
the owner, to inspect and test all sm,),e detection devices
at the time of vacancy and make the necessary repairs or
replacements to insure that the smoke 'detection devices
are operational prior to reoccupancy, and to instruct the
occupants of the purpose, operation and maintenance of
the smoke detection device(s). [Statutory Authority:
RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-2), § 212-
10-045, filed 2/4/81.1
WAC 212-10-050 Maintenance. It is the responsi-
bility of the occupant of all new or existing dwelling
units, owned by other than the occupant, to maintain
and test all smoke detection devices installed within the
dwelling unit by the owner. Actual costs of maintenance,
repair or replacement of smoke detection devices shall be
as agreed beforehand by the occupant and owner. How-
ever, failure of the owner to abide by the terms of any
such agreement does not relieve the occupant of the re-
sponsibility to maintain the smoke detection devices in a
fully operational condition at all times. Failure to do so
can subject the occupant to the penalty provisions of
WAC 212-10-055. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.48-
.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-2), § 212-10-050, filed
2/4/81.]
WAC 212-10-055 Penalties. Any person who vio-
lates any of the provisions of RCW 48.48.140 or these
rules shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty
dollars. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-
058 (Order FM 81-2), § 212-10-055, filed 2/4/81.1
WAC 212-10-060 Severability. If any provision of
these rules or its application to any person is held
invalid, the remainder of the rules or the application of
the provision to other persons or circumstances is not
affected. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-
058 (Order FM 81-2), § 212-10-060, filed 2/4/81.]
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STATE OF VNMHINGTON )
COUNTY OF KING )
ss.
I, Robin Wohlhueter, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Auburn, a Municipal Corporation and Code City, situate in the
County of King, State of Washington, do hereby certify that the foregoing
is a full, true and correct copy of ordinance No. 4270 of the ordinances of
the City of Auburn, entitled "AN ORDINANCE."
I certify that said Ordinance No. 4270 was duly passed by the Council
and approved by the Mayor of the said City of Auburn, on the 16th day of
February A.D., 1988.
I further certify that said Ordinance No. 4270 was published as pro-
vided by law in the Valley News, a daily newspaper published in the City of
Auburn, and of general circulation therein, on the 25th day of February
A.D., 1988.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the City of Auburn, this 7th
day of March A.D., 1988.
-nJ
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN