1699 - Ordinance - Repealing Ordinance Nos. 1141 and 1275 Installation of Fire HydrantsORDINANCE NO.1699 'k
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1141
ORDINANCE AND ORDINANCE NO. 1275 AND PROVIDING FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS
SUPPLYING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND REQUIRING
SUBMISSION OF PLANS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION. (Port Orchard Municipal Code, Chapter 15.28)
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard and Kitsap County Fire District No. 7 have
entered into an Agreement for the District to provide fire protection to the City commencing
January 3, 1998, now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applicability.
(1) All buildings constructed within the city shall be served by fire hydrants installed
in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. In addition, existing fire hydrants which do
not conform with the requirements and standards of this chapter, when replaced, shall be
replaced with hydrants which conform to the standards and requirements of this chapter.
(2) No building shall be constructed within the city unless there is an approved water
supply system with hydrants capable of supplying the required fire flow for the classification of
the building to be constructed. Any cost incurred to bring the system up to required standards
shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
Section 2. Definitions and abbreviations.
(1) Whenever a reference is made to any portion of this code or any other applicable
law or ordinance, the reference applies to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made.
(2) For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms, phrases and their
derivations shall have the meaning given in this section unless the context otherwise indicates.
Words used in the present tense include the future; words in the plural include the singular, and
the singular the plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory.
(a) "AWWA" means the American Water Works Association.
(b) "Fire Authority" means the Fire Authority or their appointee.
(c) "Flush hydrant" means a hydrant installed entirely below grade.
(d) "LID" means a local improvement district as authorized by RCW
57.16.060.
(e) "Standard specifications" means the "Standard Specifications for
Municipal Public Works Construction" prepared by Washington State Chapter, American
Public Works Association, current edition.
(f) "UBC" means the Uniform Building Code as adopted, including
amendments, by the city of Port Orchard.
(g) "UFC" means the Uniform Fire Code as adopted, including amendments,
by the city of Port Orchard.
(h) "Water Authority" means the city engineer, his appointee or any other
approved entity distributing water to fire hydrants within the city of Port Orchard.
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Section 3. Plans. Two copies of detailed plans or drawings, accurately indicating the
location of all valves and fire hydrants to be installed, shall be submitted to and approved by the
Fire Authority prior to the commencement of any construction.
Section 4. Timing of installation.
(1) The UFC shall govern. The developer shall provide written notification to the
appropriate Water Authority and Fire Authority of the date of installation and expected date of
serviceability of fire hydrants.
(2) The developer shall provide written notification to the Fire Authority when all
newly installed hydrants or mains are placed in service.
Section 5. Number of hydrants required. The Fire Authority will determine the
number of fire hydrants to be installed in accordance with UFC.
Section 6. Location of hydrants.
(1) The Fire Authority shall determine the location of the hydrants based upon a
determination of utility, topography and building location.
(2) The UFC shall govern the location of fire hydrants required by this chapter. All
provisions of this code shall govern unless specifically excluded or modified by statements in
the body of this chapter.
(3) Fire hydrants shall be within 400 feet of each other. Where this is not feasible,
the distance between fire hydrants shall be determined by the Fire Authority and approved by
the Water Authority.
(4) Hydrants shall be a minimum of 50 feet away from the building or structure.
Where that is impossible, they shall be set where chance of injury by falling walls is small and
from which men are not likely to be driven by smoke or heat.
Section 7. Materials and installation.
(1) The document entitled "Standard Specification for Municipal Public Works
Construction" shall be the specification which shall govern the material and installation of
hydrants and water lines required by this chapter.
(2) All provisions of these specifications as they relate to the activities required by
this chapter shall govern unless specifically excluded or modified by statements in the body of
this chapter.
Section 8. Water mains.
(1) All newly installed mains shall be a minimum of eight inches in diameter. All new
mains shall be constructed as loop systems where appropriate as determined by the Water
Authority. A minimum 10-foot easement will be required for mains constructed on private
property.
(2) The leads from the service main to the hydrant shall be no less than six inches in
diameter. Any hydrant leads over 50 feet in length from the water main to the hydrant shall be
no less than eight inches in diameter.
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Section 9. Hydrant workmanship.
(1) All hydrants shall stand plumb and be set with the lowest outlet of the hydrant not
less than 18 inches above grade.
(2) Each hydrant shall be equipped with two -and -one -half -inch outlets and a steamer
port with four -and -one -half -inch outlet National Standard Thread. The steamer port shall also be
equipped with five -inch Storz quarter turn coupling complete with cover. EXCEPTION: When it
is determined by the Fire Authority and the city engineer that the Storz coupling is no benefit to
the Fire Authority, this requirement may be waived, and a standard four -and -one -half -inch
National Standard Thread steamer port be allowed.
(3) The steamer port shall face the street. Where the street cannot be clearly
defined, the fire authority will determine the appropriate alignment of the ports.
(4) There shall be a cleared and level area around the hydrant with a minimum
radius of 36 inches.
Section 10. Hydrant obstructions. Hydrants shall not be obstructed by any
structure or vegetation that would impair sight visibility of the hydrant within a distance of 150
feet in any direction of vehicular approach to the hydrant.
Section 11. Hydrant protection. Fire hydrants shall be adequately protected against
vehicular damage, when deemed necessary by the fire authority.
Section 12. Prohibited installation. The installation of flush -type hydrants is
prohibited unless approved by the fire authority.
Section 13. Exemption. Where the Fire Authority determines that practical
difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the general intent of this chapter
would occur from its strict literal interpretation and enforcement, an exemption from the
requirements of this chapter may be granted, provided:
(1) The structure is entirely surrounded and adjoined by public space, street or yards
not less than 60 feet in width;
(2) The owner agrees to sign a "No Protest Agreement' to take part in an LID when
one is proposed for the installation of fire mains and hydrants. This agreement shall be a
covenant running with the land and shall be binding upon all parties and their heirs and assigns
until the permanent water main and hydrants conform to the standards and requirements of this
chapter.
Section 14. Interpretation, purpose and conflict. In their interpretation and
application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted
for the promotion of the public safety. It is not intended by the chapter to interfere with or
abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided,
however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction, the provisions of this chapter
shall govern. It is to be noted, however, that where private restrictions are greater than those
imposed by this chapter, they are not superseded by the provision of this chapter.
Section 15. Severability. Should any provision, section or subsection of this chapter
or its application to any person or circumstances be held invalid, the remainder of the
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provisions, sections or subsections of this chapter and the remainder of this chapter or the
application thereof to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
Section 16. Violation - Penalty. A violation of any section or provision of this
chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $250.00 for each offense.
Each day upon which a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense.
Section 17. Effective date Effective January 3, 1998 Ordinance No. 1141 and
Ordinance No. 1275 are hereby repealed.
PASSED by the city council of the city of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage thi 2nd day of December, 1997.
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ATTEST: LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
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Patricia Parks, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
SPONSORED BY:
NOTICE OF CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
ORDINANCE
The following is a summary of an Ordinance approved by the Port Orchard City Council at their
regular Council meeting held December 22, 1997.
ORDINANCE NO. 1699
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1141 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1275 AND
PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS
SUPPLYING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND REQUIRING SUBMISSION
OF PLANS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION. (Port Orchard
Municipal Code, Chapter 15.28)
Copies of Ordinance No. 1699 are available for review at the office of the City
Clerk of the City of Port Orchard. Upon written request a statement of the full text
of the Ordinance will be mailed to any interested person without charge. Thirty
days after publication, copies of Ordinance No. 1699 will be provided at a nominal
charge.
City of Port Orchard
MichelleMartino
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Deputy Clerk
Publish: Port Orchard Independent
December 31, 1997