The International Fire Code 2021 Edition (IFC), Chapters 13 - 19, 41 - 49, and 68 - 79 are reserved. The International Fire Code 2021 Edition (IFC), Chapters 1 - 12, 20 - 40, 50 - 67, and 80 and Appendices B -1, K, L, and N are adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings for the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from other conditions hazardous to life and property, except that the IFC is revised by deleting all the references to "ICC Electrical Code" or "NFPA 70" and replacing those references with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended from time to time" and the IFC is revised by deleting all the references to "International Fuel Gas Code", with the exception of Chapter 3 Section 304 and Chapters 6 and 7, deleting all the references to "International Plumbing Code", and replacing the references to "International Fuel Gas Code" and "International Plumbing Code" with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended from time to time". Additionally, the IFC is changed with the following revisions:
(1) Chapter 1 (Administration) of the IFC is revised by deleting Sections 103, 104.2, 104.3, 104.4, 104.5, 104.6, 104.7, 104.12, 106, 108, 109, and 111;(2) Chapter 1 (Administration) of the IFC, is revised by deleting Section 105, and the related permit requirements of Sections 301.2, 308.2, 315.2, 608.2, 901.3, 1101.3, 1207.3.7.1(1), 2001.3, 2101.2, 2201.2, 2401.3, 2501.2, 2601.2, 2701.5, 2801.2, 2901.2, 3001.2, 2301.2, 3201.2, 3103.4, 3401.2, 3501.2, 3601.2, 3701.3, 5001.5, 5101.2, 5301.2, 5401.2, 5501.2, 5601.2, 5701.4, 5801.2, 5901.2, 6001.2, 6101.2, 6201.2, 6301.2, 6401.2, 6501.2, 6601.2, and 6701.2;(3) in Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) of the IFC, the definition of "airport" is revised by deleting "with an overall length greater than 39 feet (11 887 mm) and an overall exterior fuselage width greater than 6.6 feet (2012 mm)";(4) in Chapter 2, Section 202 (General definitions) of the IFC, the definition for "occupancy classification", the introductory language of the sub-definition of "Educational Group E: Group E, day care facilities" is revised by adding a sentence at the end to read: "Family child care homes occupied as their primary residence (Group R-3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the requirements of a Group E occupancy except for (1) smoke alarms as described in Section 907.2.11.2; (2) carbon monoxide detectors and alarms as specified in Section 908 adhering to AS 18.70.095; (3) means of egress requirements of Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by Section 1029, in napping or sleeping rooms; and (4) fire extinguisher requirements as described in the IFC.";(5) Chapter 3, Section 307.2 (Permit required) of the IFC, is revised to read: "Approval. The fire chief of a registered fire department having jurisdiction may allow a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention, or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire. An application, as required by the fire chief of that registered fire department, must be presented by the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled before kindling that fire.";(6) Chapter 3, Section 308.3 (Group A occupancies) of the IFC, is revised to read: "308.3 Group A occupancies. The use of open flame in connection with a public meeting or gathering for the purposes of deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement, instruction, education, recreation, awaiting transportation, or similar purposes in assembly or educational occupancies must be done in consultation with the registered fire department having jurisdiction.";(7) Chapter 3 of the IFC is revised by deleting Section 311.5 (Placards);(8) Chapter 4, Section 403.4 Group E occupancies of the IFC, is revised by adding a new section403.4.4 to read: "403.4.4 False Alarms. False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purpose of this section.";(9) Chapter 4, Section 403.9.2.1 (College and university buildings) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new section403.9.2.1.3 to read: "403.9.2.1.3 False Alarms. False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purpose of this section.";(10) Chapter 4, Section 405.2 (Frequency) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second sentence at the end of the section to read: "False alarms may not be counted as a fire drill for the purpose of this section.";(11) Chapter 4, Section 407.1 (General) of the IFC, is revised to read: "407.1 General. The provisions of Sections 407.2 through 407.7 shall be applicable, in the discretion of the fire chief of the registered fire department that has jurisdiction, where hazardous materials are located on the premises.";(12) Chapter 5, Section 501.3 (Construction documents) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "The fire chief of the registered department may require fire apparatus access roads, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection water supplies, fire protection and utility equipment identification and access, and emergency responder radio coverage in accordance with this chapter. Documentation shall be provided indicating that the fire chief has been involved in discussion regarding fire apparatus access roads, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection water supplies, fire protection and utility equipment identification and access, and emergency responder radio coverage.";(13) Chapter 6, Section 606.3.3.2 Grease accumulation of the IFC., is revised to read; "606.3.3.2 Grease accumulation. If during the inspection it is found that hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts or other appurtenances have an accumulation of grease, those components shall be cleaned in accordance with NFPA 96 or ANSI/IKECA CIO for cleaning only.";(14) Chapter 9, Section 901.4 (Installation) of the IFC, is revised by adding an exception to read: "Exception: Buildings temporarily closed due to seasonal operations may have their fire systems deactivated under the following conditions: 1. The building is unoccupied;2. The building is properly secured;3. All utilities are disconnected and drained;4. The fire systems are certified as operational before the building is reoccupied;5. A 24-hour-a-day fire watch is provided during the interim between when utilities are reactivated and the fire systems are certified as operational;6. The fire code official is notified in writing of the closure; and7. A letter from the insurance carrier, or the owner if self-insured, indicating knowledge of the closure is provided to the fire code official.";(15) Chapter 9, Section 901.5 (Installation acceptance testing) of the IFC, is revised to read: "901.5 Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire standpipes systems, and other fire protection systems and appurtenances to those systems must meet the approval of the authority having jurisdiction as to installation and location, and are subject to the acceptance test required by the standard in IFC Table 901.6.1 for the system or appurtenance. Within 30 days after the completion of the installation, a copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction. Fire hydrant systems, fire pump systems, and private fire service mains installed as a requirement by the fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction are subject to the acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire chief. The fire chief must be notified before any required testing, and all results of the tests must be conveyed to the fire chief within 30 days.";(16) Chapter 9, Section 901.6 (Inspection, testing and maintenance) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Superseding other code or standard requirements established by this section, fire protection systems and fire extinguishers must be inspected, tested, and serviced as follows: 1. Annually; Exception: Standpipe systems must be inspected, tested, and serviced every five years;
2. After any use or activation;3. Any time damage is found;4. After repair or alteration;5. When required by the fire code official; and6. After a seasonal shutdown. Reports of inspections and tests must be maintained on the premises, and within 30 days after the inspection or test being completed, a copy of the test report must be forwarded by the person conducting the inspection or test to the fire code official. The annual fire extinguisher testing may be performed by any person who has a valid permit in accordance with 13 AAC 50.030(d).";
(17) in Chapter 9, Section 901.7 (Systems out of service) of the IFC, the first sentence is revised to read: "Where a required fire protection system is out of service for more than eight hours in a 24-hour period, an impairment plan shall be submitted to the fire department and the fire code official immediately. Where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service.";(18) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.3 (Group E) of the IFC, is revised to read: "903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with Group E occupancies. The use of a fire wall or barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area for purposes of this section. As determined by the building official an automatic fire-extinguishing system approved under Section 904 shall be installed in a Group E occupancy in accordance with Section 903.2.3, whenever alterations or additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E occupancy.
Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or less.
An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.
Family child care homes that are licensed to care for more than five persons between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system approved by the building official.";
(19) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 of the IFC, is revised to read: "903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group R occupancies as provided in this section. 903.2.8.1 Group R-1. A 13R automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-1 occupancy.
903.2.8.2 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-2 occupancy.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings that are no more than two stories in height, including basements and contain four or fewer dwelling units.2. Buildings that are no more than two stories in height, including basements and contain 16 or fewer sleeping rooms. For the purpose of this section, fire walls may be used to create up to three separate attached buildings. Any additional buildings must be physically separated in accordance with International Building Code (IBC) Table 602, as adopted by reference in 13 AAC 50.020.
903.2.8.3 Group R-4. A 13R automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-4 occupancy.";
(20) Chapter 9, Section903.3.6 (Hose threads) of the IFC, is revised by deleting "the fire code official" and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084";(21) Chapter 9, Section 903.5 (Testing and maintenance) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new Section903.5.1 to read: "903.5.1 Camp relocations. On each portable or relocatable camp move, a plumber certified under AS 18.62 may disconnect and reconnect the fire suppression system. The camp must be certified by an appropriate fire suppression permit holder under AS 18.70.090 and 13 AAC 50.035 to provide documentation that the system has been placed back in service and is ready for operation. Fire suppression system certification documentation is to be retained on site and available for review upon request. Annual requirements are still required by this code as adopted by reference in 13 AAC 50.025.";(22) Chapter 9, Section 904.1 (General) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new sentence at the end of the paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the completion of the installation, a copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";(23) Chapter 9, Section 904.13.5.2 (Extinguishing system service) of the IFC, is revised by replacing "not less frequently than every six months" with "annually";(24) Chapter 9, Section 906.1 (Where required) of the IFC, is revised by deleting the exception in item 1;(25) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the IFC, Exception 1 is revised by replacing "50" with "49";(26) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9 (Group R-2) of the IFC, is revised by adding Section 907.2.9.4 to read: "907.2.9.4 Remote camps. Any camp that is located outside a fire department service area shall be equipped with an automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 throughout buildings that are used for sleeping purposes.";(27) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.2 (Groups E, R-2, R-3, R-4, and 1-1) of the IFC, is revised by adding a reference in the section heading to Group E, as indicated, and adding a second paragraph to read: "Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes within a day care use of a Group E occupancy must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with this section.";(28) Chapter 9, Section907.2.11.5 (Interconnection) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new paragraph to read: "If more than 12 smoke alarms are interconnected the interconnecting means must be supervised in accordance with NFPA 72.";(29) Chapter 9, Section 907.7.2 (Record of completion) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the completion of the installation, a copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in accordance with NFPA 72 must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";(30) Chapter 9, Section 907.8 (Inspection, testing and maintenance) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new Section 907.8.6 to read: "907.8.6 1 Camp relocations. On each portable or relocatable camp move, an electrician certified under AS 18.62 may disconnect and reconnect the fire alarm system. The camp must be certified by an appropriate fire system permit holder under AS 18.70.090 and 13 AAC 50.035 to provide documentation that the system has been placed back in service and is ready for operation. System certification documentation is to be retained on site and available for review upon request. Annual requirements are still required under this code as adopted by reference in 13 AAC 50.025.";(31) Chapter 9, Section 909.18 (Acceptance testing) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new sentence at the end of the paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the completion of the installation, a copy of the smoke control system acceptance testing certificate must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";(32) in Chapter 10, Section 1001.1 (General) of the IFC, the last sentence of the paragraph is revised by adding at the end "as governed by the provisions of AS 18.70.080";(33) Chapter 10, Section 1001.1 (General) of the IFC, is revised by deleting the exception;(34) Chapter 10, Table 1020.2 (Corridor fire-resistance rating) of the IFC, is revised by inserting a superscript "e" footnote reference after "R" in the "occupancy" column and is revised by adding footnote "e" to read: "R occupancies with an occupant load greater than 10 shall have one-hour rated corridors when the R occupancies are allowed to not have a sprinkler system and1. serve four or fewer dwelling units or 16 or fewer sleeping rooms; and2. are less than three stories in height.";(35) Chapter 10, Section 1031.2 (Where required) of the IFC, is revised by replacing the first sentence to read: "In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R and I-1 occupancies.";(36) Chapter 10, Section 1031.2 (Where required) of the IFC, is revised by deleting Exceptions 1 and 3;(37) Chapter 20, Section 2006.3 (Construction of aircraft-fueling vehicles and accessories) of the IFC, is revised by adding an exception to read: "Exception: A vehicle or trailer tank with a capacity of 250 gallons or less may be used for non-commercial refueling of private non-commercial aircraft if the following requirements are met:
1. The tank is placarded with no smoking signs, the type of fuel contained in the tank, and the tank capacity;2. The tank and all appurtenances used in the fueling operation are listed and approved for the specific purpose; and3. Electrical bonding is provided as required under Section 2006.3.7.";(38) Chapter 23, Section 2311.2.3 (Drainage and disposal of liquids and oil-soaked waste) of the IFC, is revised by adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph to read: "Where oil separators or traps are provided, neither the oil nor water phase may drain to septic systems, dry wells, or other means of underground discharge.";(39) in Chapter 31, Section 3103.2 (Approval required) of the IFC, the first sentence is revised to delete "a permit and";(40) Chapter 31, Section 3103.7 (Inspections) of the IFC, is revised by deleting "permit" and "permittee, ";(41) Chapter 36, Section 3604.1 (General) of the IFC, is revised by adding an exception to read: "Exception: Public or private docks that are located in remote areas where land based fire protection is not available.";(42) Chapter 50, Section 5001.6 (Facility closure) of the IFC, is revised by adding new sentences at the end of the paragraph to read: "The fire chief of the registered fire department having jurisdiction may require the documentation of the closure plans for the termination of the storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials at least 30 days before the termination. The fire chief is authorized to require that the documentation include an approved facility closure plan in accordance with Section 5001.6.3. The fire chief may require the submission of the Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement indicated in Sections 5001.5.1 and 5001.5.2.";(43) Chapter 56, Section 5601.1 (Scope) of the IFC, is revised to insert "and AS 18.72" after "The provisions of this chapter";(44) Chapter 56, Section 5601.1.3 (Fireworks) of the IFC, is revised, with the exceptions remaining, to read: "The storage, use, and handling of fireworks is prohibited except as allowed in this section and AS 18.72.";(45) Chapter 56, Section 5601.1 (Scope) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new Section5601.1.6 to read: "5601.1.6 Permit required. No person shall sell fireworks, possess, or transport fireworks for sale, conduct a fireworks display described in Section 5608, or possess, transport, or test dangerous fireworks for such a display, unless the person holds a valid permit or license under this section, and the activity is conducted in accordance with AS 18.72 and this chapter.";(46) Chapter 56 of the IFC is revised by deleting Section 5601.2 (Permit required), Section 5601.2.4 (Financial responsibility), and Section 5601.2.4.2 (Fireworks display);(47) Chapter 56, Section5601.2.2 (Sale and retail display) of the IFC, is revised by deleting the words "explosives, explosive materials or fireworks" and inserting in their place "explosives and explosive materials";(48) Chapter 56, Section 5608 of the IFC, is revised by changing the section heading to read: "FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES AND DISPLAYS";(49) Chapter 56, Section 5608.1 (General) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Retail sales of salable fireworks must comply with Section 5608.11.";(50) Chapter 56, Section 5608.2 (Permit application) of the IFC, is revised to read: "5608.2 Permit application, (a) The following licenses or permits are required to conduct activity described in Section 105.5.16 (Explosives): (1) a wholesaler's license, as described in AS 18.72.020 and this code, to sell, or possess for sale, 1.4G or 1.3G fireworks at wholesale;(i) only the holder of a permit and endorsement under AS 18.72.020 and this code may purchase saleable fireworks from a licensed wholesaler and sell or offer for sale those fireworks.(2) a retailer's permit and endorsement, as described in AS 18.72.020 for each location where the applicant intends to sell, or possess for sale, 1.40 fireworks at retail;(3) a pyrotechnic operator's permit to conduct a fireworks display or non-routine testing of 1.30 fireworks, or to possess fireworks for display or non-routine testing of 1.3G fireworks;(4) a fireworks event permit for each event involving public or private display of any amount of 1.3G fireworks or 250 gross pounds (113.4 kg) of salable fireworks; or(5) an annual permit for routine testing of 1.3G fireworks.(b) A license, endorsement, or permit under (a)(1) - (4) of this section must be obtained from the division of fire and life safety. A permit under (a)(5) of this section may be obtained from the division of fire and life safety or, on a form approved by the state fire marshal, from the fire chief of fire department in the jurisdiction where the testing will occur.(c) An application for a license or permit under (a)(1) - (4) of this section must be received by the division of fire and life safety 14 days before the activity is scheduled to occur. A permit under (a)(5) of this section must be issued before the routine testing occurs.(d) Applications for a license or permit must include (1) for a license, endorsement, or permit under (a)(1) or (2) of this section, proof of insurance as required and in the amount set out in AS 18.72.020; or(2) for a permit under (a)(3) - (5) of this section, a certified copy of a policy of public liability and products liability insurance, including both accident and occurrence insurance, for not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury and death, and not less than $500,000 for property damage.(e) An application for a retailer's permit under (a)(2) of this section or for a fireworks event permit under (a)(4) of this section must include a plan and drawings, satisfactory to the state fire marshal, showing and describing the sales location or display site.(f) An application for a pyrotechnic operator's permit under (a)(3) of this section must include proof satisfactory to the state fire marshal that the applicant (1) has passed a written examination administered by the state fire marshal; and(2) has participated as an assistant to a licensed or permitted pyrotechnic operator in six displays in this state for which the division of fire and life safety has issued a permit under (a)(4) of this section, or holds a valid pyrotechnic operator's permit or license from another state.(g) An applicant for a fireworks event permit under (a)(4) of this section or for a testing permit under (a)(5) of this section must hold a valid pyrotechnic operator's permit under (a)(3) of this section.";(51) Chapter 56, Section 5608.2 (Permit application) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new Section5608.2.3 to read: "5608.2.3 Revocation and suspension. A permit for the retail sale of salable fireworks is void if the intended place of sale or use of the permit is within a jurisdiction that, by ordinance, has prohibited the sale or use of fireworks or if the permit holder sends, transports, or delivers fireworks to a jurisdiction that by ordinance has prohibited the sale or use of fireworks. The state fire marshal may suspend or revoke a permit or license if
1. the permittee or licensee fails to comply with a notice of violation and order to correct on or before the date set in the order;2. the permittee or licensee is cited more than one time for the same violation of AS 18.72 or the fire code regulations in this chapter in the same calendar year; or3. the permittee or licensee conducts business in a way that presents an immediate threat to life or property. If a permit or license is suspended or revoked, the permittee or licensee may file a written appeal to the state fire marshal, who will review the suspension or revocation and issue a written decision within 10 days after the appeal. The appeal must be postmarked within seven days following the date of receipt of the revocation. Once a permit or license is revoked, the permittee or licensee may not apply for or be granted a new permit or license for the sale, use, or display of fireworks for one year from the date of revocation.";
(52) Chapter 56, Section 5608.6 (Installation of mortars) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new Section 5608.6.1 to read: "5608.6.1 Mortar construction. Mortars must be constructed of paper, high density plastic pipe, or metal other than cast iron.";(53) Chapter 56, Section 5608 of the IFC, is revised by adding a new Section 5608.11 to read: "5608.11 Retail sale of salable fireworks. Retail sales of salable fireworks as described in AS 18.72 must be conducted in accordance with this section. 5608.11.1 Dedicated structure or stand. Salable fireworks may be sold only from a dedicated structure or stand that has exits meeting the requirements of Chapter 10 of the International Building Code (IBC), as adopted by reference in 13 AAC 50.020.
Exception: Structures meeting the criteria of Group H-1 occupancy as established by the IBC are exempt from the requirements of Section 5608.11.1.
5608.11.2 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers that meet the criteria of Section 906.3 must be provided.
5608.11.3 Placard. A placard setting out the language of AS 41.15.070, 41.15.140, and 41.15.160 must be prominently displayed.
5608.11.4 Sales. The sale of salable fireworks may not take place within 250 feet of a place of residence or public assembly.
5608.11.5 Special fireworks. Special fireworks (1.3) may not be stored or offered for sale at a retail sales location.
5608.11.6 Use or discharge. Fireworks of any class may not be used or discharged within 250 feet (76.2 m) of a retail sales location.
5608.11.7 Right-of-way. Retail sales locations may not be located on a highway or utility right-of-way.
5608.11.8 Display of permit or license. The retail sales permit or license must be conspicuously displayed at the sales location.
5608.11.9 Age of employee. A person under the age of 18 years may not be employed where fireworks are sold or stored.
5608.11.10 Age of purchaser. Fireworks may not be sold to person under the age of 18 years.
5608.11.11 Prohibition. Fireworks may not be sold to a person who is or appears to be intoxicated or otherwise chemically impaired.
5608.11.12 Storage. Salable fireworks, class 1.4G (Class C common fireworks) must be stored as follows:
1. Storage at retail sites must be in a type 4 or higher rated magazine;2. Except as provided in paragraph 3 of Section 5608.11.12, storage must be a minimum of 40 feet from property lines or any inhabited building. The dedicated structure or stand used for selling fireworks is excluded;3. Storage must be a minimum of 250 feet from a place of residence or public assembly building;4. Storage may not be located on a highway or utility right of way;5. Storage at any site except approved retail locations must be in accordance with the requirements for low explosives in Section 5604.3.2. 5608.11.13 Permitted sales location. All 1.4G fireworks must be sold from the location specified in the permit application.
5608.11.14 Suspension of sales and use. The sale or use of fireworks may be suspended by the state fire marshal in any area where the Department of Natural Resources has declared the wild fire danger to be high/extreme or depleted resources.";
(54) Chapter 57, Section 5704.3.5 (Storage in control areas) of the IFC, is revised by deleting Section5704.3.5.1 (Basement storage);(55) Chapter 57, Section 5706.3 (Well drilling and operating) of the IFC, is revised by adding a second sentence to read: "This section does not apply to offshore oil platforms.";(56) Chapter 58, Section 5801 (General) of the IFC, is revised by adding a new Section 5801.3 to read: "5801.3 Plan review. Where a single container is over 500-gallon (1, 892.7 L) water capacity or the aggregate capacity of containers is over 500-gallon (1, 892.7 L) water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for review before installation in accordance with 13 AAC 50.027.";(57) the appendices of the IFC are amended by adding Appendix KK to read: "APPENDIX KK
FIRE STATUS REPORTING
KK101 Scope. All fire service companies providing services in this state shall provide a legible copy of all fire system service reports to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office as adopted and amended in the IFC 2021 Edition as listed in this appendix.
KK102 Status 1. Systems out of service or major deficiencies. The fire service company shall immediately contact the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office if the system cannot be returned to service. On a weekend or after hours, contact the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office on the first business day. Written notification shall be sent by fascimile transmission to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office within 24 hours. Notification may be made by electronic mail.
KK102.1 Corrective action time. Status 1 systems shall be repaired immediately.
KK102.1.1 For example but not limited to
KK102.1.1.1 Fire sprinkler or water based systems:
1. Non-working flow/pressure switches.2. Damage to fire department connections.4. Frozen or otherwise damaged system.KK102.1.1.2 Fire pumps:
1. Non-working fire pumps.2. Fire pump controls not working or malfunctioning. KK102.1.1.3 Fire alarm systems (detection and alarm):
1. Non-working fire alarm panel.2. Malfunctioning fire alarm panel.3. Audio and visual devices not working entire loop.4. Detection not working entire detection loop.KK102.1.1.4 Kitchen hood fire systems:
1. System cylinder is not charged or leaking.2. Appliance not properly covered due to rearrangement of appliances.3. Plugged discharge nozzles.4. Automatic detection not functional.5. Gas or electric not shutting down.KK102.1.1.5 Clean agent or special hazard system:
1. System cylinder is not charged or leaking.2. Releasing panel not functional.KK103 Status 2. Critical deficiencies. If systems have critical deficiency reports, the critical deficiency reports shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office within 14 days.
KK103.1 Corrective action time. Status 2 systems shall be repaired within 14 days.
KK103.1.1 For example but not limited to
KK103.1.1.1 Fire sprinkler or water based system:
1. Five or more painted sprinkler heads in a concentrated area or more than 10 in a facility.2. Change of use that will affect the performance of the sprinkler system.4. No monitoring on required systems.5. Any other major problem that will affect the performance.KK103.1.1.2 Fire pumps:
2. Pump packing leaking beyond specifications.3. Fire pump room below 40 degrees.4. Fire pump not meeting its rated discharge pressure or GPM flow over a 10 percent difference.5. Any other major problem that will affect the performance. KK103.1.1.3 Fire alarm systems (detection and alarm):
1. Batteries overdue for replacement.2. No monitoring on required system.3. Audio and visual devices not working - up to three devices, over three devices Status 1.4. Detection not working - up to three devices, over three devices Status 1.5. Any other major problem that will affect the performance. KK103.1.1.4 Kitchen hood fire systems:
1. Hood and ducts with heavy grease buildup.2. Any other major problems that will affect the performance. KK104 Status 3. Minor deficiencies. Minor deficiency reports shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office within 30 days. These deficiencies will not affect the performance of the system.
KK104.1 Corrective action time. Status 3 systems shall be repaired within 30 days.
KK105 Status 4. No deficiencies. Systems with no deficiencies shall be reported to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office within 30 days.
KK105.1 Information to be provided. System service reports shall have the following information as follows:
1. The inspection company name shall be printed on all reports with the company's address and telephone number.2. The inspector's first and last name shall be printed with the permit number of the inspector's fire systems permit required under AS 18.70.090 and 13 AAC 50.035.3. The inspector's office telephone number shall be printed, and the inspector's cellular telephone number, if available, shall also be printed.4. Deficiencies shall be typed or written and shall be printed text. No cursive or longhand handwriting is acceptable. Typed reports shall use at least 10 point font and handwritten reports shall use at least 3/8 inch spacing between lines.5. All reports shall have the building name, occupancy inspected, and address clearly identified on the first page, and all subsequent pages shall have the building name and date of inspection on the top of the page.6. All reports shall have the building contact person's name with telephone number on the front page.7. Only white and yellow copies will be accepted by the state division of fire and life safety for reports submitted.8. Deficiency write ups must include the code citation that is in violation and a description of the problem. Items having minor deficiencies shall be submitted by electronic mail to dps.fire.svstems@alaska.gov
Systems out of service and those with major deficiencies shall have a report submitted by electronic mail or facsimile transmission to the authority having jurisdiction or closest state division of fire and life safety office within one day.
Electronic mail: dps.rire.systems@alaska.gov
Fax: 907-269-5018
Eff. 1/14/81, Register 77; am 8/2/86, Register 99; am 10/28/90, Register 116; am 6/10/93, Register 126; am 8/31/96, Register 139; am 3/27/99, Register 149; am 9/15/2001, Register 159; am 8/27/2004, Register 171; am 9/12/2007, Register 183; am 11/16/2012, Register 204; am 5/19/2017, Register 222, July 2017; am 10/28/2022, Register 244, January 2023Explosive storage and handling, as they relate to employee health and safety, are regulated by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, division of labor standards and safety, under AS 18.60.010-18.60.105, 8 AAC 61.1010 (occupational safety and health standards), and 8 AAC 61.1020 (additional explosive and blasting standards); and AS 08.52 and 8 AAC 62 (explosives handlers).
Copies of the NFPA Standards may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 or at www.nfpa.org.
Copies of the International Fire Code 2021 Edition (IFQ may be obtained from the International Code Council Inc., 25442 Network Place, Chicago, Illinois 60673-1254; telephone: (800) 786-4452; Internet address: www.iccsafe.org.
As of Register 151 (October 1999), the regulations attorney made technical revisions under AS 44.62.125(b)(6) to reflect the name change of the Department of Labor to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development made by Ch. 58, SLA 1999 and the corresponding title change of the commissioner of labor.