WSR 15-21-075 EMERGENCY RULES BUILDING CODE COUNCIL [Filed October 20, 2015, 12:37 p.m., effective October 20, 2015, 12:37 p.m.] Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: This modification to WAC 51-54A-8000 is necessary to provide immediate implementation of certain fire safety requirements related to elevator shaft components, now scheduled to be effective on July 1, 2016.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 51-54A-8000.
Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time requirements of notice and opportunity to comment upon adoption of a permanent rule would be contrary to the public interest.
Reasons for this Finding: This emergency rule is needed to ensure elevator shafts in buildings will meet the safety standards established in NFPA 13-13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Section 8.15.5 Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms. This emergency rule further provides an exception for cables and belts meeting safety ratings. NFPA standard 13-13 is set to be effective on July 1, 2016, with adoption and implementation of the 2015 Fire Code. Immediate adoption is needed to ensure life safety for occupants of buildings being constructed before that date.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: October 16, 2015.
David F. Kokot
Chair
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-04-063, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13)
WAC 51-54A-8000 Referenced standards.
NFPA 13-10 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (except Section 8.15.5; NFPA 13-13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Section 8.15.5 Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms only) . . . . . . . . . . . 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.2, 904.11, 905.3.4, 907.6.3, 1009.3, 3201.1, 3204.2, Table 3206.2, 3206.9, 3207.2, 3207.2.1, 3208.2.2, 3208.2.2.1, 3208.4, 3210.1, 3401.1, 5104.1, 5106.5.7, 5704.3.3.9, Table 5704.3.6.3(7), 5704.3.7.5.1, 5704.3.8.4
NFPA 96-07 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 609.3
NFPA 720-12 Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warning Equipment in Dwelling Units . . . . . . . . 908.7, 1103.9
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