City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · June 10, 2019
Minutes
June 10, 2019
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Council Work Session, Monday, June 10, 2019, in the Council
Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 3:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
There were present:
Councilmember Thomas Hally
Councilmember Jim Francis
Councilmember Shelly Smede
Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Councilmember Jim Freeman
Absent:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Councilmember John Radford
Also present:
Jeffrey Pettingill, Bonneville County Weed Control Superintendent
PJ Holm, Parks and Recreation Interim Director
Ronnie Campbell, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
David Pennock, Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park Executive Director
Linda Beard, Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park Operations Manager
Duane Nelson, Fire Chief
Michael Kirkham, Assistant City Attorney
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Hally called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. with the following items:
Calendars, Announcements and Reports:
Mayor Pro Tem Hally noted Mayor Casper was on travel related to Idaho Falls Power. He stated the July calendar
has been previously distributed regarding the upcoming budget sessions; a ribbon cutting is being held for The
Broadway on June 11; and, a special meeting, combined with the Parks and Recreation Commission, will be held on
June 17. Mayor Pro Tem Hally briefly reviewed upcoming Idaho Consumer Owned Utilities Association (ICUA) and
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) conferences.
Acceptance and/or Receipt of Minutes:
It was moved by Councilmember Smede, seconded by Councilmember Freeman, to receive recommendations from
the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA). Roll call as follows:
Aye – Councilmembers Smede, Hally, Dingman, Freeman, Francis. Nay - none. Motion carried.
Liaison Reports and Concerns:
Councilmember Smede stated the Library and Community Development Services Departments are in their busy
season. She noted the Planning and Zoning recommendations, accepted in the previous motion, contained 11 items.
Councilmember Freeman stated RECreateIF survey results will be reviewed with the public on June 18; inspectors
are in town for the Zoo accreditation process; and, the crosswalk on Broadway is being coordinated by Public Works,
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), and, Idaho Falls Power.
Councilmember Francis stated the tree planting project in the downtown area is being coordinated with the Idaho
Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC), Public Works, and, Parks and Recreation. There will be more
(appropriate) trees planted than recently removed.
Councilmember Dingman stated the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) Policy Board Meeting
for June has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. She also stated the Targhee Regional Public Transportation
Authority (TRPTA) building is being cleaned out following the dissolution of this agency, she indicated she will keep
the Council informed of future progress. She noted Lisa Farris, City Grants Administrator, has recently been
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appointed as a member to the TRPTA board. Councilmember Dingman stated Community Youth in Action (C’YA),
a nonprofit local youth group, will be using the Sr. Citizen Community Center building.
Mayor Pro Tem Hally stated the Broadway Streetscape project will be one of the last projects funded from the Idaho
Falls Redevelopment Agency.
Bonneville County Weed Ordinance Update:
Interim Director Holm introduced Mr. Campbell and Mr. Pettingill. Mr. Pettingill stated he has visited other City
Councils within Bonneville County regarding the relationship with weed control. He noted the ordinance regarding
the height of weeds was developed as a fire suppression ordinance. He believes the City ordinance mirrors the County
ordinance with the exception of agriculture or horticulture. The County weed height requirement is currently 10”, he
prefers the height requirement be at 14”. Mr. Pettingill stated the County adopted a new ordinance approximately
four (4) months ago enacting rules and regulations for the protection of right-of-way and roadside from noxious
weeds. He noted this is a four-tier system to assist with contractors of new development. He briefly reviewed the four
(4) tiers. Mr. Pettingill requested the Council review this ordinance for possible adoption as well. Mr. Campbell stated
he agrees with the ordinance. He also recommended the weed height be increased. Mr. Pettingill reviewed Idaho
Statute 22-2405 regarding County powers and duties for all landowners. He stated this statute authorizes the County
to initiate cooperative agreements with other agencies. The City has the responsibility to control noxious weeds and
every County shall have proper control methods and shall fund the position. Mr. Pettingill stated State law sets the
noxious weed law. He noted Idaho has the strongest weed laws in the nation. He briefly reviewed priority weeds for
removal with general discussion. To the response of Councilmember Freeman, Mr. Pettingill stated burning of weeds
is not effective as the fire does not get hot enough or deep enough to kill the seeds. Mr. Pettingill commended the
coordination with the City. Mr. Campbell reiterated the working relationship with the County.
Zoo Accreditation Process Overview:
Mr. Pennock stated the zoo is amazingly multi-dimensional. He also stated the zoo is operating on the highest level
according to the best industry standards. Two (2) organizations assist with these standards – the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). A USDA license is required
for any organization that exhibits animals to the public. The zoo is inspected multiple times on an annual basis for
this license. There are approximately 2,800 animal exhibitors in the country. The AZA is the highest/gold standard
for accreditation. Idaho Falls obtained the AZA accreditation in 1998 and was the first zoo in Idaho to obtain this
accreditation. Idaho Falls has obtained the AZA accreditation since that time. Every five (5) years the zoo must be
accredited gain, this is not a re-accreditation. Of the 2,800 animal exhibitors licensed by the USDA, less than 10%
are accredited by AZA. Mr. Pennock reviewed the multiple steps for the accreditation process noting the zoo has
been working on the application for two (2) years. Three (3) inspectors will perform an extremely thorough inspection
for three (3) days. Mr. Pennock briefly reviewed the inspection criteria. A report will then be compiled with a list of
concerns. This report will be given to the AZA accreditation commission. In September 2019, in association with the
annual conference, zoo staff will appear for a face-to-face hearing to respond to the list of concerns followed by the
possibilities to grant the accreditation, not grant the accreditation, or, table the accreditation (will remain accredited
but will be reviewed in the following year). Mr. Pennock noted Dr. Rhonda Aliah, the zoo veterinarian, is an AZA
inspector. He stated the zoo has been working extremely hard for this inspection preparation. Ms. Beard stated all
policies have been reviewed, pictures and documents submitted, and, staff has been working on the facility for repair,
maintenance, and knowledge of each area. She believes the previous five (5) years has seen the most remarkable
changes for animal welfare. There are internal inspections to ensure staff is aware of inspection readiness and to be
continually trained. Area assessments are also performed by keepers reviewing other keepers’ areas to assess animal
welfare. Ms. Beard reviewed the Quarters for Conservation, which allows .50 cents of each admission fee be accrued
for conservation. She stated the previous two (2) years of Quarters for Conservation has accrued ~$49,000. Half of
this funding is used for local conservation and half of this funding is used for global conservation efforts. Mr. Pennock
stated he is very proud of the zoo staff regardless of the accreditation. He is also proud to say the zoo is AZA
accredited. Interim Director Holm commended the zoo staff, he does not see any issues with the accreditation process
and is 100% confident for the accreditation. He believes the zoo is a gem in the community. Councilmember Francis
questioned the response process. Mr. Pennock stated previous problems/recommendations will be addressed first,
with the opportunity to disagree. He believes there are always ways to improve.
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Issue Briefing: 2015 Fire Code Adoption:
Chief Nelson stated the International Fire Code (IFC) is adopted by the State and used by the City to perform
inspections. These inspections govern and provide life safety issues in occupancies throughout the City. The Code
adoption does not relate to single-family dwellings or duplexes, it only relates to commercial or larger residential
dwellings (3-4 complex). Chief Nelson requested the IFC 2015 Edition be adopted to bring in-line with the State Fire
Marshal and with the international codes used by Community Development Services Department, which were
adopted in June 2018. He briefly reviewed the requested changes in Chapter 10, including the addition of portable
fire extinguishers. Additional changes include verbiage of the ordinance, the elimination of duplication/redundancy
from Fire Code, and, exceptions of above-ground storage tanks with current practice. Chief Nelson stated adoption
of the IFC Edition will also require amendments in multiple chapters of current City Code that will become duplicate.
He reiterated this is clean-up language to City Code. He stated the IFC is adopted every three (3) years with a three
(3) year delay. He indicated City Code can be more restrictive than State Code. Councilmember Freeman questioned
the jurisdiction. Chief Nelson stated fire protection services are provided into the County for the fire district, however,
the inspection work is not part of the contract. Councilmember Francis questioned the ordinance that references
blocking a fire hydrant. Mr. Kirkham stated the Fire Code addresses this issue. He indicated the proposed ordinance
will streamline the process for the public safety officers. This item will be included on the June 13 Council Meeting
agenda.
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Smede, to
adjourn the meeting at 4:12 p.m.
s/ Kathy Hampton s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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Agenda
Honorable Mayor and Council
Brad Cramer, Director
June 5, 2019
June 4, 2019, Planning Commission Action
Planning Commission took the following action during the June 5, 2019 meeting.
1. PLAT19-013. Preliminary Plat. Fairway Estates Generally south of E 65th N, west of N
5th E, north of E 49th N, and east of N 5th W. On 6/4/2019 the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval to the Mayor and City Council as presented.
2. RZON19-006. REZONE. Amend Title 11, Chapter 5 for Small Wireless Facilities. On
6/4/2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the City Council approval
of the amendment as presented.
3. PLAT19-005. Preliminary Plat. Manchester Estates. On 6/4/2019, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval of the
preliminary plat as presented.
4. ANNX19-006. Annexation and Initial Zoning of TN. Annexation and Initial Zoning of
Southpoint Division 9. Generally south of W 49th S, west of S Holmes Ave., north of W
65th S, and east of S 5th W. On 6/4/2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended to the Mayor and City Council denial of the annexation and initial zoning as
presented.
5. PLAT19-014. Final Plat. Southpoint Division 9. Generally south of W 49th S, west of S
Holmes Ave., north of W 65th S, and east of S 5th W. On 6/4/2019, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the final plat as presented.
6. PLAT19-015. Final Plat. Winter Sunnyside Development Division 1. Generally south of
E Sunnyside Rd., west of S 15th E, north of Castlerock Ln., and east of S Holmes Ave. At
its June 4, 2019 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the Mayor
and City Council approval of the plat as presented.
7. PLAT19-006. Final Plat. Brookside Division 6. Generally south of E Sunnyside Rd., west
of S 25th E, north of E 49th S and east of S 15th E. On 6/4/2019, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the final plat for Brookside Division 6 as presented.
8. PLAT19-007. Final Plat. Kirkendell Subdivision. Generally south of E 1st St., west of S
Fanning Ave., north of John Adams Pkwy., and east of S Freeman Ave. At its June 4, 2019
meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the Mayor and City Council
approval of the plat as presented.
9. PLAT19-010. Final Plat. Lorin C Andersen 3rd Amended Plat. Generally south of E 17th
St., west of S Woodruff Ave., north of E 25th St., and east of St Clair Rd. At its June 4, 2019
meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the Mayor and City Council
approval of the plat as presented.
10. PLAT19-011. Final Plat. Fairway Estates Division 23. Generally south of E 65th N, west
of N 5th E, north of E 49th N, and east of N 5th W. On 6/4/2019, The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the final plat as presented.
11. PLAT19-012. Final Plat. Fairway Estates Division 24. Generally south of E 65th N, west
of N 5th E, north of E 49th N, and east of N 5th W. On 6/4/2019, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the final plat as presented.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To receive recommendation(s) from the Planning and
Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA).
PC Action 6/4/2019
Approved
Idaho Falls Sister City Youth Meeting-Minutes
May 13, 2019
Attendees:
Omar Gamino Vina Gamino Katie Eaton
David Eaton Kylie Eaton Anna St. Michel
Whitney St. Michel Melinda Cebull Heather Medema
Nicholas Cebull Gabe Padron Maggie Boring
Nathan Peck Laura Combs Charlotte Combs
Heather Dineen Sawyer Dineen Kendra Peck
Nate Nakashima Andrew Nakashima Lori Kidwell
Sam Hawker Jennifer Thompson Carter Thompson
Jorge Padron Julie Kaufman Jackie Sugai [Corbridge]
Jackson Sugai [Corbridge]
Introductions:
Introductions of two new members.
Carter Thompson turned in Code of Conduct and Student Application. Need membership dues.
Kayleigh Thompson turned in Student Application. Need Code of Conduct and membership dues.
Nathaniel Nakashima turned in Student Application. Need Code of Conduct and membership dues.
Approval of minutes:
Laura Combs motioned to approve May 2, 2019 meeting minutes and seconded by Heather
Medemal.
Reminder:
Idaho Falls Sister City Youth next meetings are scheduled for June 5, 2019 at 7:00 at the Idaho Falls
Public library.
Treasurer’s Report:
Post Cherry Blossom
$25.05=Savings
$6,353.90 = Basic Checking
$3,275.39 = Money Market
Cherry Blossom ticket sales totaled $1,795.00.
$1,000 from Flour Donation.
$400 from Sugi family.
Request for City Funds:
David Eaton will report on his findings at the next meeting.
Fundraiser:
Garage Sale is scheduled for May 18, 2019. Kendra Peck volunteered to have her garage be used for
storage of items for garage sale (May 17th). The garage sale will be held at Kendra’s house 961
Pescadero Place in Idaho Falls.
Volunteers are needed on May 17 to set up beginning at 5:00. Sign up sheet for shifts for Saturday,
May 18th was sent around. Judy Seydel donated several “Gourmet” magazines. David Eaton will see if
they sell on E-Bay.
Koi Pond:
Heather updated the group on the progress of the Koi Pond.
Student Exchange:
Whitney St. Michel stated that the list of students from Tokai-Mura was sent out. There are five boys
and ten girls and three chaperones. They will be arriving on July 25, and leave August 5, 2019. Families
interested in hosting students were asked to fill out preference form. Preference forms were then handed
out to fill out. Vina stated that she asked her friends in Blackfoot if they would play for the Pow-Wow.
Student went to another room to discuss activities for the July 25 - August 5, 2019.
The adults discussed what “Hosting” students from Japan could look like for families.
Hosting activities getting students to and from each daily activity
Gift giving nothing really expensive (photo albums with students pictures)
Need to make business cards with your name on them to give to each student/chaperon
Language can be a barrier but there are apps to help you out
Students are fascinated by how large homes/rooms are
Students typically take showers at night
Cannot use Skyline Recreation Center during rodeo event time
The adults also discussed the point system (requirements) for American students going to Japan
Points determine who is going to Japan
Points help determine how much each point is worth
Students need to be active and parents need to be active
Chaperones will need to pay for their own ticket and extras
Point system is used when there are more than 15 students who are eligible to go
Student must have 50% attendance to meetings/activities
Student Activities
Language Lesson:
Jorge Padron motioned to adjourn the meeting and Vina Gamino seconded it.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Duane Nelson, Fire Chief
Friday, June 7, 2019
Adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code with adjustments to current
Amendments
Attached for discussion at the June 10, 2019, work session are adjustments to current City
Ordinance. These adjustments are made for the adoption of the 2015 International Fire
Code (IFC) with amendments.
The adoption of the 2015 IFC will allow the Fire Department and Prevention Division to be
in unison with the State of Idaho Fire Marshal’s Office and Community Development
Services. This version of the International Building Code and all other accessory codes were
previously adopted in June of 2018 by these departments.
The adoption of the 2015 IFC with amendments will secure our ability to stay current with new
building and engineering processes. The recommended adjustments to the amendments reflect
current applicable Fire Department practices with permits and licensing while also removing
sections that are no longer applicable or already addressed in other city ordinance or state law.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, AMENDING
SECTIONS 7-10-1 THROUGH 7-10-4 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
IDAHO FALLS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2015 EDITION, AND PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND
ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, City wishes to adopt the most current edition of the International Fire Code to ensure
application of the most current guidelines therein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO THAT:
SECTION 1. Sections 7-10-1 through 7-10-4 of the City Code are hereby amended by the
following language:
7-10-1: INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED
(A) Fire Code Adopted: The International Fire Code, 20152 Edition, as
published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all Appendices, are hereby adopted
as an official fire code of the City, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted,
modified or amended by the provisions of this Chapter.
(B) Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Fire Code, 20152 Edition, duly
certified by the Clerk shall be retained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
(C) Any reference in the City Code to the International Fire Code shall refer to the most
recent version of the International Fire Code adopted by the City, as provided for in this Chapter.
7-10-2: DEFINITIONS: Whenever found in the International Code, the following words
shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein:
Fire Code Official: The Fire Marshal
Corporate Counsel: The City Attorney for the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho
Jurisdiction: The City of Idaho Falls, Idaho
Life Safety System: Automatic fire extinguishing system, portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm
and detection systems, fire pumps, and related equipment.
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Life Safety License: Required license issued by the Fire Code Official intended to ensure that the
licensee is qualified to install, modify, service, or maintain any automatic fire extinguishing
system, portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm and detection system, or related equipment.
7-10-3: AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
(A). Subsection of 105.1.2 Types of permits shall be adopted as follows:
3. Permit Fees:
105.1.2.1.1 Each operational permit fee shall be in an amount set from time to
time by Resolution of the Council;
105.1.2.21.2 Each construction permit fee shall be in an amount set from
time to time by Resolution of the Council; and,
1.3 The Fire Code Official is authorized to waive a permit fee for 501.3(C) non-
profit organizations who do not charge an admission fee for permit required
events.
(B) Section 105.1.3 Where Mmultiple permits are required for the same location,
the Fire Code Official may authorize to consolidate such permits into one permit. shall be
amended by the addition of the following paragraph:
113.3 Failure to obtain any require fire code permit, prior to engaging in activities, operations,
practices or functions, as set forth in the International Fire Code, shall constitute a violation of the
code. The activity, operation, or practice will be issued a stop work order until a permit has been
obtained and a double permit fee collected.
(CB) Subsection 105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be amended to
read as follows:
A construction permit and Life Safety License is required for the installation of or
modification to an automatic fire extinguishing system. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.
1. Contractors performing maintenance on automatic fire-
extinguishing systems shall obtain a Life Safety License prior to
commencing work and shall provide a copy of the maintenance
report to the Fire Code Official at the completion of the work
performed.
2. The Fire Code Official is authorized to waive the permit to not
require a plan review fee for modifications to automatic fire-
extinguishing systems where ten (10) or fewer sprinkler heads are
affected in the scope of work. A Life Safety License and permit are
required to be submitted to the Fire Code Official for review prior
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to the start of the project and a record of completion shall be
permitted to the Fire Code Official at the completion of the project.
(CD) Subsection 105.7.6 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment
shall be amended to read as follows:
A construction permit and Life Safety License is required for installation of or modification
to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.
1. Contractors performing maintenance on fire alarm and detections
systems shall obtain a Life Safety License prior to commencing
work and shall provide a copy of the maintenance report to the Fire
Code Official at the completion of the work performed.
(DE) Subsection 105.7.7 Fire pumps and related equipment shall be amended to read
as follows:
A construction permit and Life Safety License is required for installation of or modification
to fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, and generators.
Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and
does not require a permit.
1. Contractors performing maintenance on fire pumps and related
equipment shall obtain a Life Safety License prior to commencing
work and shall provide a copy of the maintenance report to the Fire
Code Official at the completion of the work performed.
(EF) Subsection 109.4 Violation penalties shall be amended to read as follows:
Persons or entities who violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of
the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of
the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit
or certificate used under the provisions of this code, as amended, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Each day twenty-four (24) hour period that a violation continues after due
notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(FG) Subsection 111.4 Failure to comply shall be amended to read as follows:
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order,
except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe
condition, shall be liable to pay a fine in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of
the Council.
(GH) Subsection 113.6 Life Safety License required shall be adopted as follows:
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Any person or entity shall obtain a Life Safety License from the Fire Code Official prior
to performing any installation, modification, inspection, testing, or maintenance, or
servicing on a Life Safety Systems in the City of Idaho Falls. Life Safety Licenses shall
expire one year from the date of issuance unless otherwise provided for on the licensebe
valid for the calendar year issued. The fee for a Life Safety License shall be in an amount
set from time to time by Resolution of the Council. All Life Safety Licenses shall be non-
transferrable.
(HJ) Subsection 113.7 Penalties for violation of license requirement shall be adopted
as follows:
Any person or entity who violates any rules or regulations as written on the license
application, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a
fine of not more than three-hundred dollars ($300). Each twenty-four (24) hour period day
that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
(IK) Subsection 113.8 Payment of permits, licenses and fees shall be adopted as
follows:
All costs, fees, and payments associated with any permit or license provided for in the Fire
Code shall be paid to the City of Idaho Falls City Clerk’sTreasurer’s Office or as otherwise
specified by the CityFire Department.
(JL) Subsection 113.9 Fees shall be adopted as follows:
113.9.1 Structural plan review fees. Structural plan review fees will be charged at a rate
in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of the Council. Upon request from the
Fire Code Official, the City reserves the right to charge additional structural plan review
fees for large or complex structural plan submissions.
113.9.2 Fire alarm plan review fees. Fire alarm plan review fees will be charged at a rate
in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of the Council per one-hundred (100)
devices,. This fee includes plan review and response and four (4)one (1) acceptance test
field inspections by fire prevention personnel. An additional fee, in an amount set from
time to time by Resolution of Council, will be charged for inspection of fire alarm systems
exceeding this amount.
113.9.3 Fire sprinkler system plan review fees. Fire sprinkler system fees will be charged
at a flat rate in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of the Council. This fee
includes plan review and response for local or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
requirements, and four (4) one (1) acceptance field inspections. Field inspections are to
include fire service underground, rough-in inspection and hydro-test, hydro-test with all
heads in place, and final acceptance test of system. An additional fee, in an amount set
from time to time by Resolution of Council, will be charged for inspection of fire sprinkler
systems exceeding this amount.
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113.9.4 Fire pump review fees. Fire pump fees will be in an amount set from time to time
by Resolution of the Council. This fee includes plan review and response and acceptance
testing of the fire pump.
113.9.5 Alarm response fee. The Fire Code Official is authorized to charge a maximum
fee in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of the Council per occurrence for fire
apparatus response to Life Safety System activation where the service contractor fails to
contact the Fire Code Official and/or Fire Dispatch Center when servicing such systems or
excessive responses to the same location. The fee does not apply to a false alarm which is
defined as the willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other
notification of an even of fire when no such danger exists. The fee, subject to review by
the Fire Code Official will apply to nuisance alarms exceeding four (4) responses to the
same location within a thirty (30) day period. Nuisance alarms are defined as any alarm
caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or lack of proper
maintenance, or any alarm activated by a cause that cannot be determined. The fee will be
charged to the business owner and/or service contractor after review by the Fire Code
Official
(M) Section 907.2 Where required—new buildings and structures shall be amended
as follows:
An approved addressable fire alarm system in accordance with the provisions of this code,
and NFPA 72 (2010 Edition), shall be provided in new buildings and structures in
accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 inclusive, and provide occupant
notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by
another section of this code. Where automatic sprinkler protection is installed, in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, and connected to the building fire alarm
system, automatic heat detection required by this Section shall not be required.
The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors. Where ambient conditions prohibit
installation automatic smoke detection, other automatic fire detection shall be allowed.
Addressable fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an Underwriter Laboratory (UL)
listed or other testing agency approved by the Fire Code Official for monitoring fire
protection systems.
(N) Section 1103.7 Fire alarm systems shall be amended as follows:
An approved addressable fire alarm system, in accordance with the provisions of this code
and NFPA 72 (2010 Edition), shall be provided in existing buildings and structures in
accordance with Sections 1103.7 through 1103.7.7. Where automatic sprinkler protection
is installed, in accordance with Section 1103.5 or 1103.5.2, and connected to the building
fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this Section shall not be required.
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An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the
provisions of this code and NFPA 72 (2010 Edition). Devices, combinations of devices,
appliances, and equipment shall be approved. The automatic fire detection shall be smoke
detectors, except an approved alternate type of detector shall be installed in spaces such as
boiler rooms where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in
sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.
Addressable fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an Underwriter Laboratory (UL)
listed or other testing agency approved by the Fire Code Official for monitoring fire protection
systems.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings with eight or less initiating devices may be zoned systems provided only one
device is used per zone. Each device shall have a plain English liquid crystal display (LCD).
2. A zone map shall be provided by the alarm contractor and the map shall be located on the
exterior of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
(KO) Subsection 5604.1.1 Prohibited storage shall be adopted to read as follows:
The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited within the Corporate Limits of
the City of Idaho Falls.
Exception: The Fire Code Official may issue a permit, pursuant to Section 105,
to allow the use of explosives and blasting agents within the Corporate Limits of
the City of Idaho Falls. Such permit shall prescribe conditions and restrictions for
the use of explosives and blasting agents, consistent with this chapter.
(LP) Subsection 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited
shall be amended to read as follows:
The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is
prohibited within the Corporate Limits of the City of Idaho Falls.
Exceptions:
1. The Fire Code Official, with approval of the Fire Chief, may allow protected
above-ground tanks at motor vehicle fuel dispensing stations. Protected
above-ground tanks may be allowed where underground rock formations or
water levels make it extremely difficult or impossible to install underground
tanks or underground install is cost prohibitive for limited use fuel
dispensing stations. Such tanks shall meet the UL 2085 listing and comply
with Sections 2306.2, 3104.17.2, 5704.2.7.3.5, 5704.2.9, and 5704.2.13.2.
Each approved tank shall not exceed twelve thousand (12,000) gallons in
individual capacity and no more than forty-eight thousand (48,000) gallons
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in aggregate capacity may be stored in this manner on any one property
within the City.
2. The Fire Code Official, with approval of the Fire Chief, may allow the use
of temporary above-ground storage tanks at construction sites, earth moving
projects or gravel pits. Such tanks shall comply with Sections 3104.17.2,
5704.2.9, and Section 5706 in its entirety.
2.1 The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in above-ground
tanks, and the dispensing of combustible liquids into vehicles from
above-ground tanks, shall not be permitted in the following zones as
defined by the City Zoning Ordinance and located within the current
Official Zoning Map: RP, RP-A, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, P-B,
and RMH.
(MQ) Subsection 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited shall
be amended to read as follows:
The limits in which new bulk plants in accordance with Section 5706.2.4.4, where
flammable or combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, or tank
vehicles, and are stored in blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by
tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank vehicles, or containers are prohibited within the
Corporate Limits of the City of Idaho Falls.
(NR) Section 5806.2 Limitations shall be amended to read as follows:
Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is
prohibited within the Corporate Limits of the City of Idaho Falls.
(OS) Section 6104.2.1 Restricted zones shall be adopted as follows:
Storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted within all zones in the City, as defined by
the City Zoning Ordinance and located within the current City’s Official Zoning Map.
Exception: Storage of liquefied petroleum gas is permitted, consistent with this
chapter, within the Industrial and Manufacturing Zones I&M-1 and I&M-2, as
defined by the City Zoning Ordinance and located within the current City’s Official
Zoning Map.
7-10-4: PENDING LEGAL ACTIONS:
That nothing in this Chapter or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any
suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any
cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as
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cited in Section 3 of this Chapter; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy or any character be
lost, impaired or affected by this Chapter.
SECTION 2. Savings and Severability Clause. The provisions and parts of this Ordinance are
intended to be severable. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance. The remaining Sections of Title 5, Chapter 6, shall be in full
force and effect.
SECTION 3. Codification Clause. The City Clerk is instructed to immediately forward this
Ordinance to the codifier of the official municipal code for proper revision of the Code.
SECTION 4. Publication. This Ordinance, or a summary thereof in compliance with Idaho Code,
shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect immediately
upon its passage, approval, and publication.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho,
this _____ day of ____________, 2019.
CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
_________________________________
REBECCA L. NOAH CASPER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
KATHY HAMPTON, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
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PREVENTION 8
STATE OF IDAHO )
) ss.
County of Bonneville )
I, KATHY HAMPTON, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS,
IDAHO, DO HEREBY CERTIFY:
That the above and foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of the Ordinance
entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO,
AMENDING SECTIONS 7-10-1 THROUGH 7-10-4 OF THE CITY CODE OF
THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2015 EDITION, AND PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND
ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.”
_________________________
Kathy Hampton
City Clerk
(SEAL)
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PREVENTION 9
ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, AMENDING
CHAPTER 13, OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3, OF TITLE 6, AND CHAPTER 4, OF
TITLE 9 TO ALIGN THE CITY CODE WITH THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION,
PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, certain sections of the City Code overlap and are redundant or conflict with the
provisions of the 2015 International Fire Code ; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires a clear, concise, and consistent approach to public fire safety
regulation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, THAT:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2, of Title 3 of the City Code of the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is hereby
amended as follows:
3-2-5: ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
(A)The Chief of the Fire and Public Safety Division Department shall appoint a Fire Code
Official for the purpose of administering and enforcing the Fire Code.
...
SECTION 2. Chapter 13, of Title 5 of the City Code of the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is hereby
amended and renumbered as follows:
5-13-1: ABANDONED REFRIGERATORS: It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon or
permit to remain in an abandoned state on any premises owned or over which he or she has control,
any ice box, refrigerator, deep freeze or any appliance or air tight container which fastens
automatically and which cannot be opened from the inside, without having first removed the lock
or hinges from the door thereof.
5-13-2: FALSE FIRE ALARMS: It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and willfully
give or make a false fire alarm in any manner (whether by telephone, use of a mechanical or
electronic fire alarm, or otherwise).
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5-13-3: TAMPERING WITH FIRE ALARM: It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully
damage, tamper with or otherwise alter any fire alarm for the purpose of preventing the normal
operation thereof.
5-13-4: FIRE HYDRANTS: It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct the approach to a fire
hydrant, or to place or allow to be placed, any obstruction(s) within a distance of three feet (3')
from a fire hydrant.
5-13-25: DAMAGING FIRE HYDRANTS: It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or
carelessly drive or run any vehicle against any fire hydrant or to park any vehicle within fifteen
feet (15') of any fire hydrant. Any person who shall injure or damage any fire hydrant by
accident, or by carelessness or otherwise, shall immediately report such injury or damage to the
Water Division and such person so injuring or damaging said hydrant shall be liable for any
damage caused thereby.
5-13-6: UNLAWFUL USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS: It shall be unlawful for any person to draw
or attempt to draw water from any fire hydrant unless he or she is an employee of the Police
Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department or has received written permission to
do so from a Director of such Departments. In the event such permission is given, the City may
assess an equitable charge for the use of such fire hydrant and consumption of water therefrom.
5-13-37: ABUSE OF LASER POINTING DEVICES: It shall be unlawful for any person to
focus, point or shine a laser beam directly or indirectly on another person or animal in such a
manner as to harass, annoy or injure such person or animal. Any person violating this subsection
shall be guilty of an infraction.
SECTION 3. Chapter 3, of Title 6 of the City Code of the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is hereby
amended as follows:
6-3-2: DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Chapter, certain words and phrases are defined as
follows:
...
(U) Fire Marshall: The Fire Marshall of the City of Idaho Falls, or his or her nominee.
...
6-3-3: CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSE: No person or entity shall own, operate or permit to
be operated within the City any Child Care Facility without first having obtained an appropriate
license under this Chapter.
(A) Type 1: Child Care Center. Any person or operator applying for a Type 1 license shall
deliver the following documents to the City Clerk at the time the application is made.
...
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(6) A certificate issued by the Fire Marshall certifying that the Child Care Facility has been
inspected and meets the requirements of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the City, as
well as Idaho Code Section 39-1109, and Idaho Administrative Code Section 18.01.55. An
applicant must have the following fire safety items:
...
(B) Type 2: Group Child Care. Any person or operator applying for a Type 2 license shall
possess the following qualifications before a license may be issued for that facility.
...
(6) A certificate issued by the Fire Marshall certifying that the Child Care Facility has been
inspected and meets the requirements of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the City, as
well as Idaho Code Section 39-1109, and Idaho Administrative Code Section 18.01.55. An
applicant must have the following fire safety items:
...
(C) Type 3: Family Child Care. Any person or operator applying for a Type 3 license shall
possess the following qualifications before a license will be issued for that facility.
...
(6) A certificate issued by the Fire Marshall certifying that the Child Care Facility has been
inspected and meets the requirements of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the City, as
well as Idaho Code Section 39-1109, and Idaho Administrative Code Section 18.01.55.
...
SECTION 4. Chapter 4, of Title 9 of the City Code of the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is hereby
amended as follows:
9-4-1: GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Any person who parks a vehicle, except when
necessary to allow movement of other vehicular traffic or pursuant to the direction of a peace
officer or traffic control device, in any of the following designated places, shall be guilty of an
infraction, to-wit:
...
(O) In any fire apparatus access road as defined in the Uniform International Fire Code.
9-4-24: NOTICE OF PARKING VIOLATIONS:
(A) A notice of a violation of the parking regulations of this Chapter may be issued by any police
officer or by any person duly authorized by the Chief of Police. The notice of violation shall be
issued by placing it on the windshield of an illegally parked vehicle, in a secure manner, or in a
prominent place upon the vehicle.
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SECTION 5. Savings and Severability Clause. The provisions and parts of this Ordinance are
intended to be severable. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Codification Clause. The City Clerk is instructed to immediately forward this
Ordinance to the codifier of the official municipal code for proper revision of the Code.
SECTION 7. Publication. This Ordinance, or a summary thereof in compliance with Idaho Code,
shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect immediately
upon its passage, approval, and publication.
SECTION 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho,
this _____ day of ____, 2019.
CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
____________________________________
REBECCA L. NOAH CASPER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
KATHY HAMPTON, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
STATE OF IDAHO )
) ss:
County of Bonneville )
I, KATHY HAMPTON, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY:
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That the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Ordinance
entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO,
AMENDING CHAPTER 13, OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3, OF TITLE 6, AND
CHAPTER 4, OF TITLE 9 TO ALIGN THE CITY CODE WITH THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY,
CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING
EFFECTIVE DATE.”
_______________________________________
(SEAL) KATHY HAMPTON, CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE – LICENSE EXPIRATION PAGE 5 OF 5
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