This chapter shall be known as the "Fire Code."
(Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
This chapter shall be applicable to all development activities including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, improvement, removal, converting or demolishing, equipping, using, occupying, or maintaining any building or structure in the city, or causing the same to be done, in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
The purpose of this chapter is to establish international codes governing the activities set forth in BMC § 15.08.020 to protect the general health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
The provisions of this chapter are authorized pursuant to chapter 19.27 RCW, chapter 51-51 WAC, and other applicable laws and regulations.
(Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, including Appendix chapters B through N, but excluding Appendix chapter L, mandated state amendments and local administrative rules, and subject to modifications as set forth by the state of Washington in chapter 51-54 WAC, is adopted as the official fire code of the city of Burlington.
(Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
The storage of explosives, fireworks and blasting agents is prohibited in all areas of the city except those areas designated CI-2 on the Burlington zoning map and meeting the approval of the fire marshal.
(Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
The bulk storage, as defined by the fire code, of flammable or combustible liquids and of liquefied petroleum gas in aboveground tanks is prohibited in all areas of the city except areas designated CI-2 on the Burlington zoning map and meeting the approval of the fire marshal.
(Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
Section 505, Premises Identification, of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Approved numbers or addresses shall be affixed to all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property or building and shall conform to the standards of Burlington Municipal Code Chapter 15.10.
(Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in accordance with the applicable sections of the adopted fire and building codes except that all new residential buildings located within the Burlington Hill special management area shall be equipped with an approved NFPA 13D or 13R automatic sprinkler system.
(Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
An approved fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with the applicable sections of the adopted fire and building codes except that an approved fire alarm system shall also be provided as follows:
A. 
For all new nonresidential buildings and structures 1,000 square feet or larger;
B. 
Existing nonresidential buildings and structures 1,000 square feet or larger where a change of use occurs resulting in a more hazardous occupancy classification or an increased occupancy load as determined by the building official;
C. 
For occupancy classifications A, B, E, F, H, M, and S encompassing 1,000 square feet or more, full alarm and notification appliances shall be provided whenever a new alarm system is installed or whenever an existing alarm system is upgraded or modified.
(Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
All new development shall comply with the fire flow and access requirements identified in the applicable sections of the adopted fire and building codes except as follows:
A. 
For the construction of a detached dwelling or accessory dwelling unit on an existing legally established lot within the boundaries of the plat of Tinas Coma recorded under Auditor's File Number 200008110004, existing legally established streets and roads shall be deemed sufficient for purposes of fire flow and access.
B. 
Except for the construction of a detached dwelling or accessory dwelling within the boundaries of the plat of Tinas Coma, all development within the Burlington Hill special management area shall fully comply with fire flow and access requirements of the adopted fire and building codes and all new lots shall have frontage on public street that fully complies with fire flow and access requirements and the design requirement of BMC Title 12.
(Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to conduct development activities or erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, or to transport or store any material or substance, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(Formerly 15.08.130; Ord. 1855 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1906 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
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Code reviser's note: This section has been editorially renumbered to accommodate the new sections added by Ord. 1906.