HomeMy WebLinkAbout6952 ORDINANCE NO. 6952
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO WATER MAIN
EXTENSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE FIRE
HYDRANT INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 13.06
WATER SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY, 13.08 WATER MAIN
EXTENSIONS AND PAYMENT, AND 13.16 FIRE
HYDRANTS OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
WHEREAS, Title 13 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) establishes rules and
regulations for the Water, Sewers, and Public Utilities, consistent with public health,
safety, and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, revisions are needed to Chapter 13.06 of the ACC to be consistent
with the City Engineering Design Standards to address maintenance requirements of both
public and private water systems; and
WHEREAS, revisions are needed to Chapter 13.08 of the ACC to be consistent
with the City Engineering Design Standards to address ownership and maintenance
responsibilities of water main extensions; and
WHEREAS, revisions are needed to Chapter 13.16 of the ACC to be consistent
with the City Engineering Design Standards to address ownership and maintenance
responsibilities of both public and private fire hydrant installations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Chapters 13.06, 13.08, and 13.16 of the
Auburn City Code are amended to read as shown in Exhibit A.
Ordinance No. 6952
August 26, 2024
Page 1 of 2 Rev.04/24
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person
or circumstance,will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: SEP 1 6 2024
PASSED: SEP 1 6 2024
APPROVED: SEP 1 6 2024
S, MAYOR
ATTEST: APED A • FOer.
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk ason Whalen, City Attorney
Published:SQ,pQXA €Y 101) 102-6t) In 114 Se ki- L T I.QJ
Ordinance No. 6952
August 26, 2024
Page 2 of 2 Rev.04/24
Exhibit A
ACC 13.06.027,Water system responsibility Page 1 of 1
13.06.027 Water system responsibility.
The city is responsible for maintenance of the public water system within public rights-of-way
and easements up to and including water service meters unless otherwise provided by
agreement, by auburn city code, or by state law. Owners of private water systems, including
but not limited to fire protection and landscaping irrigation systems, are solely responsible for
maintenance and operation of such private systems. Private water system owners must
comply with the requirements of the Auburn Design and Construction standards as adopted in
ACC 12.04 for operation, maintenance, and testing of private water distribution
and fire systems.
private property shall be the property owner's.(Ord.5849§ 1,2004.)
Chapter 13.08 ACC,Water Main Extensions and Payment Page 1 of 4
Chapter 13.08
WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS AND PAYMENT
Sections:
13.08.010 Ch osc.Repealed.
13.08.015 Definitions.
13.08.020 Supervision and extent.
13.08.030 Main installation -Cost liability-Specifications.
13.08.040 Oversizing.
13.08.050 Repealed.Fire-hydrants---Required.
13.08.060 Repealed.
13.08.065 Fire hydrants- Installation on existing mains or relocation.
13.08.070 Repealed.
13.08.080 Repealed.
13.08.090 Repealed.
For statutory provisions on contracts for water facilities between cities and property owners,see Ch.35.91
RCW;for provisions making Ch.35.91 RCW applicable to code cities,see RCW 35A.80.010.
13.08.010 Chapter purpose.
Repealed by Ord. 6952. This-cha{ ter.-.reg lating the-ext€nsion-of-and....payrnent-for water-.--
in-s is for the purpose li-shing-eV !—m' ' s ► l-i-s-to-
p-reme i ess amnncr ha_aha g- operty_own rc on_both- ides-o streets nn wh-i-Gh wa e
585044
2001;Ord.5212 5 1 (Exh. 1-i), 1999;Ors.^tea--�r.v�-,—s �,'9�nSH1-9-5-7-cec e-n-0-.'-.-0-.)10.}
13.08.015 Definitions.
As used in this Chapter,—"City of Auburn design and construction standards"means the
requirements adopted under Chapter 12.04 ACC for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, street,and
water design and construction.
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8:--"La prot�omont dist-ric''�t rnn`anc a i Fethod-of assessing-benefiting-praper-ties-in
-��-,-. �-.-ram a.� �,rr,.�-�,.-
firaancingneeded-c-apical-impr-ov-ernents-through formation-of special-assessment districts„ d-
0§ 1,2004.)
13.08.020 Supervision and extent.
All extensions of persons-o fecal-impar-ovement districts-desi-ring to extend-city water mains in
the city's identified water service area boundary area must-extend th€sarne-under-the
--supeRtision-of e t' engine€r,4ll-extensions shall e tr�nrl to and arrncc _
is-- be extended in accordance with the City of Auburn design and construction standards. to---
the extrec z boundary limier i of-the property line extending:the f uli length of the front footage-of-
the property. (Ord.5850§1,2004;Ord.5212§ 1 (Exh. H),1999;1957 code§ 10.10.020.)
13.08.030 Main installation - Cost liability - Specifications.
In awes-where-When a property owner is a required to extend a water mains,the property
owner to be served shall pay for the installation cost of the water mains.All water mains to be
installed within the city's water service area shall be sized in accordance with the requirements
of city's comprehensive water plan and the City of Auburn design and construction standards.
When required by the City Engineer, a private property owner shall own and be responsible to
maintain any water main and hydrants that are installed on the owner's property solely to
provide it with fire protection. (Ord.5850§ 1,2004;Ord.5212§ 1 (Exh. H),1999; 1957 code§ 10.10.030.)
13.08.040 Oversizing.
When the city deems it necessary to require a water main extension that is greater in size than
that required by the City of Auburn design and construction standardslt is deemed necessary
by-the-c-ity-to-install major transmission-lines-larger-than ar-e-required to serve-adjacent
properties__ fordomesticTL�trc,ind•u1stri l or fire prote_`tion purposes,the city_may_ ucsu-ant-ta-a-
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written-agreement-between-the city and the developer-negotiated-in-advance to any work,
compensate the developer for the difference in cost of the oversizing f
a)the city's purpose for requiring an oversized water main is to provide domestic, industrial, or
fire protection water service to properties other than those being developed by the developer;
and
b)the developer has executed a written payment agreement with the city prior to commencing
any work; and
c) in the city's judgment the extension is economically feasible for the city.
The City Engineer shall determine the size of the oversized water_main to serve the abutting
proper shall-be-determ+ned- e-eity engineer by taking into consideration the length of
line, potential land uses,,and fire flow requirements. (Ord.5850§ 1,2004;Ord.5212§ 1 (Exh. H),1999;
1957 code§ 10.10.040.)
13.08.050 Fire hydrants - Required.
Repealed by Ord 6952.
shali_{nElu£ u a protpt-tinn I I�irlrante hal�e_Installed in
ac-cordan� bu-
-with the city of-Aur-n-des g f ion standards.(Ord.5850§ 1,2004;Ord.
5212§ 1 (Exh.H), 1999; 1957 code§ 10.10.050.)
13.08.060 Fire hydrants - Installation on existing mains.
Repealed by Ord. 5850.
13.08.065 Fire hydrants - Installation or relocation.
A-f+re-hydra nt maybe-in-st laed-an—an-existing-main;al=be-r-elacate as approved-by-t=he-c-ity—
When the city requires the relocation, installation, or extension of a water main, it shall include
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installation of fire hydrants according to the provisions of ACC 13.16 and the City of Auburn
design and construction standards.Hy lr<ants-shall-be-installed-or-relocated-in-accordance-with--
relocate._a-hydrant:_A..perrnit-applicatiart-and-.inspectjon-fee--shal l-be-charged-In.-accordance-.with--
t-he-c-ity of Auburn fee schedule. (Ord.5944§ 1,2005.)
13.08.070 Payback agreement.
Repealed by Ord. 6512. 13.08.080 Connections on unassessed property -
Charge - Generally.
Repealed by Ord. 5850. 13.08.090 Connections on unassessed property -
Charge - Payments - Nonpayment action.
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Chapter 13.16
FIRE HYDRANTS
Sections:
13.16.010 RepealedGhapteY title.
13.16.020 Definitions.
13.16.030 ed:Fire hydrant installation, inspection requirements.
13.16.050 l= dRep_ealed.
13.16.060 Repealed.Installation requirements.
13.16.070 epealed.Spec aIrequirements
responsibilities, and restrictions.
13.16.080 Repealed.
13.16.090 Dead-end mains prohibited Repealed.
13.16.100 Fire flow requirements.
13.16.122 Spac-ing between hydr,,ants_ Buildings more than 150 feet from right-
Repealed.
13.16.124 RepealedSppacing—bbetween-hy rants_Commercial nr industrial
buildings.
13.16.126 RepealedSpacing-between-hydrants_ Apartment buildings.
13.16.130 Penalty.
Prior legislation: Ords.2882 and 2862.
13.16.010 Chapter title.
Repealed by Ord. 6952.
(Ord.3061§ 1, 1976.)
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13.16.020 Definitions. •
As used in this chapter:For the purpose of this chapter,the ,
indicates.When not inconsistent with the context,words used in-the present tense include the
future;words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular
number include the plural number.The word"shall"is always mandatory.
A. "APWA"means the American Public Works Association.
B. "AWWA"means the American Water Works Association.
C. "Fire chief'means the city fire chief or the fire marshal.
D. "Fire department"means the city fire department.
AE. "Fire flow"means the measure of the sustained available water flow
required for firefighting at of-a specific building or structure within a specific area at 20 pounds
per square inch residual pressure, and shall be corrected to the lowest gallonage available
based on peak period demands and seasonal demands.
B. "Public Fire hydrant"means a fire hydrant owned by the city or its designee, situated in
public right-of-way or easement, and situated and maintained to provide water for firefighting
purposes. Public fire hydrants are without restriction as to use for that purpose. The location
of a public fire hydrant is such that it is accessible for immediate use of the fire authority at all
times. Fire hydrants connected to public water mains are considered Public Fire Hydrants.
F. "Flush-type hydrant"means a hydrant installed entirely below grade.
CG. "Private Fire Hydrant"means a private fire hydrant situated and maintained to provide
water for firefighting purposes. Private fire hydrants are with restrictions as to use for that
purpose and the property owner retains ownership of the fire hydrant-.The location of private
hydrants aremay be set entirely on private property and are accessible for immediate use of
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the fire,authority., at all tugs.. back from the right.of way further than for_public hydrants,Fire
hydrants connected to a private water main are"Private Fire Hydrants."
certain private property.
D. "Fire hydrant"means both private hydrants and public hydrants.
H. "Public hydrant"means a fire hydrant situated and maintained to provide water for
firefighting purposes without restriction as to use for that purpose.The location is such that it is
accessible for immediate use of the fire ai ithority at all times
I. "UBC"means the Uniform Building Code, including amendments, as adopted by the city.
J. "UL"means the Underwriters'Laboratories, Inc.
K. 'Rnlater authority"means the city water division of the department of public works or any
(Ord.
4567§2(Exh.A), 1992;Ord.4377§2,1990;Ord.3064§ 1,1976.)
13.16.030 Required-Fire hydrant installation, inspection requirements.
A. The city engineer may require, according to the Auburn engineering design and
construction standards,the installation of fire hydrants when a new main is installed. All-new
meeting the standards required in this Chapter. for adequate fire protection.
B. All fire hydrants installed or relocated in the city's identified water service boundary area
shall be subject to testing and inspection by the city or its designee.All fire hydrants shall be
_nstal.led.,in accordance with C.jty._of_Au.bu.rndesign.._and construction standards and_a..p,plicab.le...._
permits. Unless otherwise provided by agreement, installation of a hydrant requires payment
plan_application and inspection fee in the amount set by the City_af Auburn fee schedule.
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replaced shall be replaced with hydrants which do conform to the standards and requirements
of this chapter.All fire hydrants shall be served by a municipal or quasi-municipal water system,
or as othe wise-appr-ave ctt totesti�,n n pection,
EXCEPTIONS:
ordinance codified in this section shall be exempt from the requirements for fire hydrants if all
of the.followi tg conditions ar t-
T. Thy dwelling is located nn lot zoo ;
2. The lot size is four acres or larger or is an existing platted lot as of the effective date of
the ordinance codified in this section; and
area must be separated from the family dwelling by 50 feet or more; and
/1. The dwelling is protected by-a residential sprinkler, smoke and heat detection system in
lines.The department may
reference nationally recognized codes as may be necessary to carry out the directions and
intent of this legislation;
5. No dwelling authorized under this exception shall be within 50 feet of another dwelling
B. Accessory buildings:Accessory buildings to a single-family dwelling shall be exempt if one of
the following conditions is present:
1 The errossori b iilding is more than 50 foot from any dwelling; or
7 The ccessori b gilding is less than 1 000 sq care feet in size
However,the fire chief may apply additional requirements or deny approval if they finds that
unacceptable hazards may exist from the siting or construction of any such accessory building.
C. Existing buildings:
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1. Additions,alterations or repairs:Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to any
detached single-family dwelling rem elated by this sectiCl
effective date of the ordinance codified in this section without requiring the dwelling to
percent increase in the building gross square foot area that existed prior to the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this section
2. Moved and replaced buildings:
a. Detached single-family dwellings moved onto locations regulated by this section,
provisions of this section
b. Detached single-family dwellings replaced as a result of damage or deterioration
which affects more than 50 percent of the gross square foot of existing building area,
section.
c. The chief may modify the zoning and acreage requirements as noted in
subdivisions 1 and 2 of subsection A of this section, upon application in writing by the
dwelling to be constructed is to replace an existing more hazardous single family
dwe ing.
D. Temporary buildings:Temporary buildings such as construction sheds and on-site living
temporary use during periods of construction of permanent buildings may be located or
sprinkler system requirements if:
with the Auburn Municipal Code,Title 18, Zoning or ACC 15.14I.020, Uniform Administration
Code.
2. Temporary buildings are removed,vacated or modified to comply with the provisions of
this section on or before the expiration of the temporary on site permit.(Ord.4226§ 1, 1987;
Ord.'1057§2,1985.)
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13.16.050 Flush-type hydrants prohibited.
Repealed by Ord. 6952.
The installation of flush-type hydrants is prohibited unless approved by the fire chief.(Ord.3061
§ 1, 1976.)
13.16.060 Installation requirements.
Repealed by_Ord..._6952. 1 _._
cconstruction6onstruction sstandards. sound engineering practices. In addition,the following
A. Two copies of detailed plans or drawings accurately indicating the loc-ation of all valves and
any construction.
rior to the
installation.
C All construction of the fire hydrant installation ant{ itts endant water system connection
shall conform to the design standards and specifications promulgated by the appropriate water
authority.
accordance with standards and specifications promulgated by the appropriate water authority.
E. An auxiliary gate valve shall be installed at the main line tee to permit the repair and
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clear area about the hydrant for the clearance of hydrant wrenches on both outlets and the
G. The pumper port shall face the street.Where the street cannot be clearly defined or
recognized,the port shall face the most likely route of approach and location of the fire truck
while pumping, all as determined by the fire chief.
H. The lead from the service main to the hydrant shall be-no less than-six-inches-in diameter.
inches in diameter.
and above average maximum demands at the furthest point of installation. Dead-end mains
similar areas shall be supplied by not less than eight-inch mains.
X. All hydrants shall have at least a five-inch minimum valve opening,"0"ring stem seal,two
department specifications and a six inch mechanical joint shoe connection. In addition, all
hydrants shall meet AWWA standards for public hydrants and shall be installed according to the
specifications of the city fire department.
L. nll nine hall meet relevant 4\A W standards
600 feet r i mew ured as the fire vehicle l ys its hose.
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N. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial, industrial, and apartment
(including duplex)use district zones shall be 300 feet, measured as the fire vehicle lays its hose.
hydrants being located at street intersections.
departmen ' installation and its attendant water
connection system will be available for use.
requirements as established for public hydrants.(Ord.38b4 .6:)
13.16.070 Special requirements, responsibilities, and restrictions.
A. When required by the city engineer, the owner of private property shall own and be
responsible to maintain any private fire hydrant or water main installed on that private
.pro.( erty_solety to.provide it with fire protection.
.__._....._.
B. Any such private fire hydrant and water main shall be installed in accordance with City of
Auburn engineering design and construction standards, and a backflow device meeting the
engineering design and construction standards shall be installed on any private) installed
water mains for protection of the public water system.
C. The water supplied by private fire hydrants may only be used for fire hydrant maintenance
activities or for fire protection. Any other private fire hydrant water use is prohibited, except_
as ACC 13.06.415 permits.
A. Buildings having required fire flows of less than 2,500 gallons per minute may have fire
hydrants on one side of the building only.
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to a distribution supply main.
C. The number of fire hydrants shall be determined on an average spacing of 300 feet in
n 50 feet from the struct ure All hydrants ore to he accessible to fire
department pumpers over paved or gravel roads capable of supporting such fire apparatus.
of utility,topography, and building location. Hydrants shall be a minimum of 50 feet away from
written requests.
D. Approved foam type fire extinguishing systems, or equivalent, shall be required in addition
similar operations. Systems installed shall comply with NFPA No. 16 or the appropriate
standard for the type of system.(Ord,306/1 § 1, 1976.)
13.16.080 Accessibility.
Repealed by Ord. 6952.
Hydrants shall not be obstructed by any structure or vegetation, or have visibility impaired
1976.)
13.16.090 Dead-end mains prohibited.
Repealed by Ord. 6952.
Provisions shall be made wherever appropriate in any project for looping all-dead end or
temporarily dead-end mains. Construction plans must be approved by the appropriate water
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authority prior to the commencement of construction.Where it is not feasible at the time of
op-
requirement may be relaxed if the intent of the code is met and a stub is provided on the main
for future expansion. (Ord.306/1 § 1, 1976.)
13.16.100 Fire flow requirements.
The fire flow requirements of a building,structure, storage pile or area of new development,
redevelopment, or change in land use shall be the minimums established in the City of Auburn
Engineering Design Standards. For purposes of this chapter, redevelopment shall be as defined
in ACC 13.48.010. Building construction, alteration, addition, repair, or change of use may
require additional fire flow whenever fire sprinkler systems are required based on building size,
occupancy, and use in accordance with Chapter 15.36A ACC.
The fire flow requirements of a building, structure, storage pile or area shall be based on
adopted in Chapter 15.36 ACC which is adopted by reference. (Ord.'1567§3(Exh.B), 1992;Ord./1377
§3, 1990;Ord.30611 § 1, 1976.)
13.16.122 Spacing between hydrants - Buildings more than 150 feet
from right-of-way.
Repealed by Ord. 6952.
Spacing between hydrants serving portions of buildings more than 150 feet from the public
buildings which are required by the Uniform Building Code to be sprinkled shall not be allowed
hydrant spacing increases; except,when that portion of a building is required to be sprinkled
and that portion is minor and incidental to the primary occupancy which does not otherwise
building is sprinkled.(Ord.3171 § 1(A), 1977.)
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13.16.124 Spacing between hydrants - Commercial or industrial
buildings.
Repealed by Ord. 6952.
Hydrants required to serve any commercial or industrial building or portion thereof which is
more than 150 feet from a public right-of-way shall be increased to inn feet; pro„ided,that the
anal Firre-
Protection Association Pamphlet No. 13.(Ord.3171§ 1(3), 1977.)
13.16.126 Spacing between hydrants -Apartment buildings.
Repealed by Ord. 6952.
Hydrants required to serve any apartment buildings or portions thereof which are more than
150 feet p from ublic y right-of-wa shall be increased to 300 feet; provided,that the building is
r o �
system as specified in National Fire Protection
as specified in National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 72.(Ord.3171 § 1(C), 1977.)
13.16.130 Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter shal-imay be enforced pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.25
ACC..........The...provisions of that.chapter...are not..the exclusive...remedy and enforcement..actions
.._
pursuant to the chapter shall not bar or otherwise limit the right of the city to seek all other
remedies allowed under applicable law, or to seek and obtain judicial enforcement by means of
specific performance, injunctive relief, mandate, or any other remedy at law or in equity. (Ord.
4502§ 10, 1991;Ord.3064§ 1, 1976.)