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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 4, 1998 Work Session Mayor CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (I-'-) Donald O. Jolly 590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806Marlaine Szurek Ga~ L. Peterson Robert W. Ruettimann City Manager Walt Fehst ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORK SESSION Notice is hereby given that a Council ~Vork Session is to. be held in the CITY OF COL UMBIA HEIGHTS as follows: Meeting of: CITY CO UNCIL AND STAFF Date of Meeting: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1998 Time of Meeting: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWFNG THE ELECTION CANFASS. Location of Meeting: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA Consent Agenda 1) Purchase of Four 27"Monitors for Council Chambers 2) Authorization for On-Site Training for Fleet Maintenance 3) Renewal of COP's More 96' Grant 4) Extension of Time to Amend Comprehensive Plan 5) Underwriting Agreement with Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. Discussion Agenda 1) Ordinance No. 1378 Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code 2) Purchase of Fueling System 3) JPA with DNR for Silver Lake Aerator 4) Authorization to Solicit Aid for Digital GIS Database 5) Addendum to Professional Services Contract for RLK Kuusisto on Sullivan Lake Sanitary Sewer 6) EDA Purchasing Policy and Authority 7) Discussion of December Council Meeting Dates 8) Ordinance No. 13 79 - Special Meeting/Emergency Meeting Notices 9) Future Budget Work Session Dates The City of Columbia Heights does not discrimination on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in alt City of Columbia Heights'services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, To make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf or hearing impaired only) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY COUNCIL LETTER Work session of November, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING CITY DEPARTMENT: MANAGER'S NO: SPECIAL PROJECTS APPROVAL ITEM: NO: AUTHORIZE MONITORS FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS DATE: October 19, 1998 DATE: To improve viewing for the general public, staff and council members, staff is proposing replacing the current monitors with larger, 27" monitors. In addition to the monitors, additional hardware and installation is necessary to safely mount and secure the units. While $2,900 was budgeted for the monitors and mounting kits, the extra costs of installation was not adequately anticipated. The additional $1,249 is available from the Cable Fund balance. Bids have been received from the following firms: COMPANY~ 27' Color Mounting INSTALL TOTAL PRICE Monitor Kit FOUR units / QUOTES CAt~IBiNER SONY Trinitron $133.00 $1,320.00 $4,172.00 525 N. Washington 580.00 @ Ave Mpls,MN 55401 ALPFL~ VIDEO J-~C AV27290 $179.00 $1,568.00 $4,149.00 7711 Computer Ave color Edina, MN 55436 monitor/receiver 373.00 @ TIER/qEY BROTHERS Sony JOF2qNY $154.00 $1,800.00 $4,756.00 3300 University Ave skv27s40 sE Ssss.oo@ Mpls, MN 55414 EPA Sony Trinitron $187.00 Sub contract, $3,068 plus 7910 Highway 55 $580.00 @ cost uN_known installation P.O. Box 40 costs Rockford, MN 55373- 0040 The current 21" monitors will continued to be used in city hall; two will replace the 12 year old 13" monitors in the cable editing system, one will replace the 13" in the kiosk and one will be paired with an existing VCR to provide viewing opportunities for the public when they request to view a tape. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize staff to purchase four 27" JVC monitors, hardware and installation labor, from Alpha Video for $ 4, 149.00. Monies to come from the Cable budget and Cable fund balance. COUNCIL ACTION: Ci_ty of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 ~~ Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engi Item: Authorization for Fleet Maintenance Training Background: The 1998 Public Works budget in Central Garage had $3,300 appropriated for out-of-town travel expenses. Mainly, this was set up for attending the annual Fleet Maintenance Software Users Conference in South Carolina. In past years the Garage Foreman and Administrative Assistant have attended. Analysis/Conclusions: In reviewing the 1998 agenda for the User's Conference, I felt the topic matter to be generally broad in items covered although pertinent to City uses. Therefore, Public Works evaluated the option of on-site training tailored to the City's database and uses. A three-day training agenda (copy attached) was prepared at a cost of $900 per day, plus expenses. This is in line with the established 1998 budget amount of $3,300. On-site training is appropriate for 1998 since a DOS to Windows upgrade was installed in 1998, up to 8 people may be trained, and the class can be tailored to our specific needs. Requested Action: Approve the expenditure of $2,700 plus expenses to DP Solutions for 3 days of on-site training for the City's Fleet Maintenance software. Attachment: Training Agenda CiW of Columbia Heights Fleet Maintenance 3-day Training Class December 1, 2, 3, 1998 On-Site Training AGENDA Day 1: Introduction to Fleet Maintenance Windows Entering Master Information Scheduling Day 2: Working with Work Orders Fluids Working with Purchase Orders Day 3: Tire Tracking Inventory and Adjustments Reports and Graphs Utilities Security COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Walt Fehst, City Manager Thomas M. Johnson, Chief ofPolice~ Renewal of COP's More '96 Grant October 21, 1998 BACKGROUND In 1996 the Columbia Heights Police Department applied for and received a COP's More '96 grant in the amount of $43,238. At the time of the award $26,145 was to be used for an additional CSO/property evidence person and $17,093 was to be used for equipment and technology. The equipment part of this grant has been used by the department and the f~st year of the personnel part of the grant has been used. The personnel side of the grant is renewable for two additional years, giving us an additional $26,145/year for the years 1999 and 2000. In order to obtain these additional dollars, the City does have to commit to a 25 per cent match on these funds, which comes to $8,715 per year. After consulting with City Finance Director Bill Elrite, it was his recommendation that we allocate matching funds from the unexpended portion of the 1998 police budget for both the year 1999 and 2000. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION There appears to be adequate unexpended funds in the 1998 Police Department budget to appropriate $17,430 to be used as the matching funds for the renewal of the COP'S More '96 federal grant for the years 1999 and 2000. RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the Chief of Police to place this issue with the appropriate resolution on the next Council agenda for approval. TMJ:mld 98-351 RESOLUTION 98- BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RENEWAL OF COP'S MORE '96 FEDERAL GRANT AND APPROPRIATING MATCH FUNDS TO THE GRANT FOR THE YEARS 1999 AND 2000. WHEREAS, in October 1996 the Columbia Heights Police Department made application for a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for a CSO/evidence technician, and WHEREAS, the grant was renewed in 1998 through May 31, 1999, and WHEREAS, the grant is renewable for one additional year beyond 1999, and WHEREAS, the breakdown of the grant is as follows: Expense Personnel $34,860 Revenue Grant $26,145/year City match $ 8,715/year Total Revenue $38,470/year NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights authorizes the acceptance of the renewal of the COP's More '96 fund to account for all revenue and expenses under this grant and, furthermore, appropriates and authorizes the transfer orS 17,430 from the Police Department 1998 budget to the COP's More fund for the City match on this grant for the years 1999 and 2000. Passed this 9th day of November, 1998 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary U. S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services COPS MORE 96 Award Renewal Supplement #: I Grant #: 97CMWX0474 ORI #: MN00204 Vendor #: 416005069 Applicant Organization's Legal Name: Columbia Heights Authorized Official Name: Address: City, State, ZipCode: Chief Thomas Johnson 559 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 PhoneNumber: (612)782-2840 Fax Number (612)782-2842 Original Award Start Date: 6/1/97 New Award End Date: 5/31./99 Previous Award Amount: Supplement to Award: $ 43,238.00 $ 26,145.00 Previous Number of Redeployed Officers: 1.7 Supplement to Civilian Personnel: Supplemental Redeployment: $ 26,145.00 1.0 Total Award Amount to Date: $69.383.00 Date By signing this award, the signatory official is agreeing to abide by the Conditions of Grant Award found on the reverse side of this document: /~l$igffatCfe 01' OI-~clal witff tlae authority to ccept this grant award . ayor Joseph Sturdevant Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor, City Col. Hts. Typed Name and Tkle of Official Date U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grants Administration Division l l O0 Vermont Avenue, N}V }Vashington, D.C. 20530 Chief Thomas Johnson Columbia Heights 559 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 May 4, 1998 Dear Chief Johnson: I am pleased to inform you that your request for a renewal of your COPS MORE 96 grant has been approved. As you know, this funding is for the continued support of the civilians that you were awarded under your original COPS MORE 96 Award. We expect this renewal will enable you to maintain the level of redeployment outlined in your original grant. As a result of this renewal, your grant period has been extended for an additional year. (Your new grant end date appears on the actual Renewal Award document). We understand that this may not be sufficient time to complete the full dra~v-down of renewal funds (as well as complete grant requirements under your original grant) and therefore you will be able to request an extension of your grant period at a later date. Enclosed in this packet is your Renewal Award document, which you must sign to officially accept your renewal. On the renewal document you will find the renewal amount as well as the amount of funds previously awarded. The renewal award is a supplement to your original grant, so your grant number will remain the same. !fyou have any questions regarding your renewal, please contact the Department of Justice Response Center at 1-800-421-6770 or call your grant advisor. J/6seph E. Brann Director, COPS Office CONDITIONS OF GRANT RENEWAL e The funding under this MORE grant renewal may only be used for the continuation of payment of the approved salaries and benefits of those full-time civilian positions awarded under your agency's previous MORE award; and/or for the continuation of payment of the overtime hours for officers awarded under your previous MORE award. This grant renewal must result in the maintenance of the increased number of civilian positions and/or overtime hours that resulted from the initial COPS MORE grant award. The grantee remains subject to the same terms and conditions as were set forth in the original MORE award. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Walt Fehst, City Manager Thomas M. Johnson, Chief of Potice~ Renewal of COP's More '96 Grant October 21, 1998 BACKGROUND In 1996 the Columbia Heights Police Department applied for and received a COP's More '96 grant in the amount of $43,238. At the time of the award $26,145 was to be used for an additional CSO/property evidence person and $17,093 was to be used for equipment and technology. The equipment part of this grant has been used by the department and the first year of the personnel part of the grant has been used. The personnel side of the grant is renewable for two additional years, giving us an additional $26,145/year for the years 1999 and 2000. In order to obtain these additional dollars, the City does have to commit to a 25 per cent match on these funds, which comes to $8,715 per year. After consulting with City Finance Director Bill Elrite, it was his recommendation that we allocate matching funds from the unexpended portion of the 1998 police budget for both the year 1999 and 2000. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION There appears to be adequate unexpended funds in the 1998 Police Department budget to appropriate $17,430 to be used as the matching funds for the renewal of the COP'S More '96 federal grant for the years 1999 and 2000. RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the Chief of Police to place this issue with the appropriate resolution on the next Council agenda for approval. TMJ:mld 98-351 RESOLUTION 98- BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RENEWAL OF COP'S MORE '96 FEDERAL GRANT AND APPROPRIATING MATCH FUNDS TO THE GRANT FOR THE YEARS 1999 A_ND 2000. WHEREAS, in October 1996 the Columbia Heights Police Department made application for a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for a CSO/evidence technician, and WHEREAS, the grant was renewed in 1998 through May 31, 1999, and WHEREAS, the grant is renewable for one additional year beyond 1999, and WHEREAS, the breakdown of the grant is as follows: Expense Personnel $34,860 Revenue Grant $26,145/year City match $ 8,715/year Total Revenue $38,470/year NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights authorizes the acceptance of the renewal of the COP's More '96 fund to account for all revenue and expenses under this grant and, furthermore, appropriates and authorizes the transfer of$17,430 from the Police Department 1998 budget to the COP's More fund for the City match on this grant for the years 1999 and 2000. Passed this 9~ day of November, 1998 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Joseph Smrdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary U. S. Department of Justice Office of Cornm unity Oden ted Policing Services COPS MORE 96 Award Renewal Supplement #: 1 Grant #: 97CMWX0474 ORI #: MN00204 Vendor#: 416005069 Applicant Organization's Legal Name: Columbia Heights Authorized Official Name: Address: City, State, ZipCode: Chief Thomas Johnson 559 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Phone Number: (612) 782-2840 Fax Number (612) 782-2842 Original Award Start Date: 6/1/97 New Award End Date: 5/3 !/99 Previous Award Amount: Supplement to Award: $ 43,238.00 $ 26,145.00 Previous Number of Redeployed Officers: 1.7 Supplement to Civilian Personnel: Supplemental Redeployment: $ 26,145.00 1.0 Total Award Amount to Date: $69,383.00 I:~te By signing this award, the signatory' official is agreeing to abide by the Conditions of Grant Award found on the reverse side of this document: //~51gnattslfe 0I' (.~cial wltlY~e autl~only to accept this grant award . Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor, City Col. Hts. Typed Name and Title of Official Date U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grants Adrainistration Division 1100 }'ermont Avenue, NV/ V/ashington, D.C. 20530 Chief Thomas Johnson Columbia Heights 559 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Dear Chief Johnson: I am pleased to inform you that your request for a renewal of your COPS MORE 96 grant has been approved. As you know, this funding is for the continued support of the civilians that you were awarded under your original COPS MORE 96 Award. We expect this renewal will enable you to maintain the level of redeployment outlined in your original grant. As a result of this renewal, your grant period has been extended for an additional year. (Your new grant end date appears on the actual Renewal Award document). We understand that this may not be sufficient time to complete the full draw-down of renewal funds (as well as complete grant requirements under your original grant) and therefore you will be able to request an extension of your grant period at a later date. Enclosed in this packet is your Renewal Award document, which you must sign to officially accept your renewal. On the renewal document you will find the renewal amount as well as the amount of funds previously awarded. The renewal award is a supplement to your original grant, so your grant number will remain the same. !fyou have any questions regarding your renewal, please contact the Department of Justice Response Center at 1-800-421-6770 or call your grant advisor. CONDITIONS OF GRANT RENEWAL The funding under this MORE grant renewal may only be used for the continuation ofpayrnent of the approved salaries and benefits of those full-time civilian positions awarded under your agency's previous MORE award; and/or for the continuation of payment of the overtime hours for officers awarded under your previous MORE award. This grant renewal must result in the maintenance of the increased number of civilian positions and/or overtime hours that resulted from the initial COPS MORE grant award. The grantee remains subject to the same terms and conditions as were set forth in the original MORE award. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Meeting of: November 9, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Request for Extension of Time to BY: Kenneth R. Anderson [~ BY: Amend Comprehensive Plan DATE: October 28, 1998 BACKGROUND: The City Staff has requested that the Metropolitan Council grant an extension to the December 31, 1998 deadline date for submission of our revised Comprehensive Plan. Much progress has been made in updating the Comprehensive Plan, however, due to the requirement to have our Comprehensive Plan submitted to adjacent jurisdictions for review and comment, our plan will not be ready for submission prior to the December 1998 deadline. Accordingly, we requested an extension of this deadline and received the attached letter dated October 27, 1998. ANALYSIS: In order for the Metropolitan Council to grant an extension of the deadline date (State Statutes allow the Metropolitan Council to grant an extension), the Metropolitan Council must receive a resolution from the City Council(the model resolution is attached), a completed questionnaire, and a timetable for completion of our Comprehensive Plan. Upon the City Planner's return from vacation the questionnaire will be completed and the model resolution drafted to reflect the necessary approval by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting City Council approval of the model resolution and submission of the completed questionnaire to the Metropolitan Council in order to grant the extension to the due date for submission of the Comprehensive Plan amendment. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 98- , being a Resolution Requesting a Six Month Extension of the December 3 Ft, 1998 Due Date for Review of the City of Columbia Heights Comprehensive Plan for Consistency with Amended Metropolitan Council Policy Plans. Attachment COUNCIL ACTION: Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future October 27, 1998 Ken Anderson Community Development Director City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Ave. NE Columbia Heights MN 55421 RECEIVED ocr 2 8 1998 3OMMUNITy DEVELOPMEN'F Request for Extension of Time to Complete Review and Amendment of Local COmprehensive Plans Dear Mr. Anderson: In response to your inquiries regarding a deadline extension for completing your comprehensive plans, I am enclosing a packet of information outlining the process that you will need to follow. State statutes provide the Metropolitan Council with the authority to grant extensions to local governments in order to complete or amend comprehensive plans, fiscal devices and official controls. As our information packet describes, we must receive from you a resolution from your governing board (model attached), a completed questionnaire (enclosed), and a timetable for completion of your plan. The information we require from you is critical to our effort to plan regional systems in your area. In addition, your data, along with other cities' plans already submitted, will provide a clearer regional context within which to complete individual comprehensive plan reviews. If you have any questions regarding the form or the process for granting plan extensions, contact Guy Peterson, your sector representative at 651/602-1418. Sincerely, Director, Community Development Enclosures C: R/chard Packer, Metropolitan Council Representative District 10 Guy D. Peterson, Sector Representative R/chard Thompson, Office of Local Assistance H:~LIBRARY~COMMUNDV'CETER$OI',A1998~,eq98ext,d~ 230 East Fifth Street St. Paut, Mirmeso~ 55101-1634 (612) 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD/TTY 291-0904 Metro Info Line 229-3780 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PLANNING PERIOD Name of community Date Responsible person Phone ( ) Fax ( ) The Council understands that since your plan is not ready for submission, this information is subject to change. Responding to these questions is intended to provide tentative information to the Council so that it can anticipate future land needs and plan for Metropolitan systems. Request plan extension to (date) Anticipated date of submission to adjacent local governments Anticipated date of submission to the Metropolitan Council Are the community's forecasts of population, households and employment for 2020 different than those developed by the Metropolitan Council? Yes No Do not know (please circle only one) If yes, what are the forecasts that the community will be using for its comprehensive plan? 2000 2010 2020 Population Households Employment Are the community's housing goals for a mixture of single family detached and multi-family dwelling units in the period 1996 through 2020 different than those developed by the metropolitan council? Yes No · If yes, what are the community goals for multi-family? · What are the community goals for single-family detached? % % Are the community's wastewater flow projections for 2000, 2010 and 2020 different thmu those developed by the metropolitan council? Yes No If yes, what are the wastewater flow projections for; 2000 2010 2020 What is the mount of vacant (developable) land within the current urban service area? Single-family residential acres Multi-family residential acres Commercial acres Industrial acres Public and semi-public acres Is there any underused land or land targeted for reuse as residential development? Yes No If yes, how many acres? Do you anticipate requesting to add more land to the MUSA? If yes, how much? When? Yes No How does this relate to accommodating the Council's forecasts? Are your transportation assumptions consistent with the information in the Council's system statement? Yes No If no, please explain Narrative; Please discuss the current status of your plan. How far along is it? Are you doing it in- house or using a consultant? If the later, who? (please use additional sheets as needed). H:kLIBRARYkCOMMUNDVkBeaverkRequest for Extension of Planning Period.doc RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF THE DECEMBER 31, 1998 DUE DATE FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY (TOWNSHIP) OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICY PLANS WHEREAS, state statutes (Minn. Stat. ~473.175-473.871 (1996) requires that cities (townships) review and revise their comprehensive plans for consistency with Metropolitan Council policy plans; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has amended its policy plans; and has provided system statements outlining Council policy relative to the city (township); and WHEREAS, the City (Township) of is required to review its comprehensive plan for consistency with the amended policy plans and to prepare a revised comprehensive plan for submission to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 1998; and WHEREAS, the City (Township) of update of its comprehensive plan by has scheduled and budgeted to complete a major review and (date) ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City (Township) of requests that the Metropolitan Council grant the city (township) of a extension to the deadline to complete its comprehensive plan; circulate the revised document to the adjacent governmental units and affected school districts for review and comment; and, following approval by the planning commission and after consideration by the city council (township board), submit the plan to the Metropolitan Council for review. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: voted against the same: ~ , seconded by , and upon a , and the following WHERELrPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ) ) ss ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified of the City (Township) of , County of , State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a regular meeting of said held on the , with the original thereof on file WITNESS MY HAND officially as such (title) this (date) . H:qibrary~commundv~exten98kresolution-exten98.doe Suggestions Regarding the Six Month Adjacent Government Review The Land Planning Act (Minn. Stat. Sec. 473.175) requires that six months prior to submitting the comprehensive plan to the Metropolitan Council for review, the plan must be submitted to adjacent governments for review and comment. Adjacent governments include cities, townships, counties and school districts. The "plan" means the most current draft available at the time of the adjacent community review. The Metropolitan Council advises that at the time of adjacent government review, the community submit the draft plan to the Council for informal review and comment. More recent law governing the local government.review process limits the review periods to 60 days. It is the Council's position that this adjacent government review period is 60 days, not six full months. We are suggesting to cities that they proactively pursue this adjacent government review and clearly spell out their expectations of their neighboring communities in a cover letter as they circulate the plan. We would suggest that cover letters requesting adjacent government review include at least the following: The names of all the other governments to whom the draft has been sent for this adjacent government review, and the dates of these requests. A reminder that the government which you've asked to review the plan has only 60 days in which to provide review comments. A statement that if you do not receive comment within 60 days you will assume no comments are forthcoming and you will proceed with your completion schedule. A proposed schedule of the important local public review steps remaining-- public meetings, hearings and consideration by city council for submittal to the Metropolitan Council. A request that the reviewing adjacent government expedite a written response indicating they have received the draft plan for review and have no comments or issues with the plan if they in fact have no concerns with the document. Keep copies of all your correspondence with adjacent governments regarding this six month review. If in doubt, clarify specific matters with your own legal counsel. H:kLIBRAKYkCOMMUNDVkGuyP042398sixmonthreview.doc CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Meeting of.' November 9, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Request for Extension of Time to BY: Kenneth R. Anderson ~- BY: Amend Comprehensive Plan DATE: October 28, 1998 BACKGROUND: The City Staff has requested that the Metropolitan Council grant an extension to the December 31, 1998 deadline date for submission of our revised Comprehensive Plan. Much progress has been made in updating the Comprehensive Plan, however, due to the requirement to have our Comprehensive Plan submitted to adjacent jurisdictions for review and comment, our plan will not be ready for submission prior to the December 1998 deadline. Accordingly, we requested an extension of this deadline and received the attached letter dated October 27, 1998. ANALYSIS: In order for the Metropolitan Council to grant an extension of the deadline date (State Statutes allow the Metropolitan Council to grant an extension), the Metropolitan Council must receive a resolution from the City Council (the model resolution is attached), a completed questionnaire, and a timetable for completion of our Comprehensive Plan. Upon the City Planner's return from vacation the questionnaire will be completed and the model resolution drafted to reflect the necessary approval by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting City Council approval of the model resolution and submission of the completed questionnaire to the Metropolitan Council in order to grant the extension to the due date for submission of the Comprehensive Plan amendment. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 98- , being a Resolution Requesting a Six Month Extension of the December 3 Vt, 1998 Due Date for Review of the City of Columbia Heights Comprehensive Plan for Consistency with Amended Metropolitan Council Policy Plans. Attachment COUNCIL ACTION: h: ltrll-9-9 8complan Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future October 27, 1998 Ken Anderson Community Development Director City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Ave. NE Columbia Heights MN 55421 RECEIVED OCr 2 8 1990 ~,OMMUNt?y DEVELOPMENT Request for Extension of Time to Complete Review and Amendment of Local Comprehensive Plans Dear Mr. Anderson: In response to your inquiries regarding a deadline extension for completing your comprehensive plans, I am enclosing a packet of information outlining the process that you will need to follow. State statutes provide the Metropolitan Council with the authority to grant extensions to local governments in order to complete or amend comprehensive plans, fiscal devices and official controls. As our information packet describes, we must receive from you a resolution from your governing board (model attached), a completed questionnaire (enclosed), and a timetable for completion of your plan. The information we require from you is critical to our effort to plan regional systems in your area. In addition, your data, along with other cities' plans already submitted, will provide a clearer regional context within which to complete individual comprehensive plan reviews. If you have any questions regarding the form or the process for granting plan extensions, contact Guy Peterson, your sector representative at 651/602-1418. Sincerely, Craig-R'TRapp ' ' Director, Community Development Enclosures ¢: Richard Packer, Metropolitan Council Representative District 10 Guy D. Peterson, Sector Representative Richard Thompson, Office of Local Assistance H%IBRARY~COMMUNDV?ETERSON~1998Veq98extdoc 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1634 (6t2) 29t-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD/TI'Y 291-0904 Metro Info Line 229-3780 An Equal Opportu.ni~ Empioyer Name of community. Responsible person Fax ( ) REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PLANNING PERIOD Date Phone ( ) The Council understands that since your plan is not ready for submission, this information is subject to change. Responding to these questions is intended to provide tentative information to the Council so that it can anticipate future land needs and plan for Metropolitan systems. Request plan extension to (date) Anticipated date of submission to adjacent local governments Anticipated date of submission to the Metropolitan Council Are the community's forecasts of population, households and employment for 2020 different than those developed by the Metropolitan Council? Yes No Do not know (please circle only one) If yes, what are the forecasts that the community will be using for its comprehensive plan? 2000 2010 2020 Population Households Employment Are the community's housing goals for a mixture of single family detached and multi-family dwelling units in the period 1996 through 2020 different than those developed by the metropolitan council? Yes No · If yes, what are the community goals for multi-family? · What are the community goals for single-family detached? % % Are the community's wastewater flow projections for 2000, 2010 and 2020 different th.qn those developed by the metropolitan council? Yes No If yes, what are the wastewater flow projections for; 2000 2010 2020 What is the amount of vacant (developable) land within the current urban service area? Single-family residential acres Multi-family residential acres Commercial acres Industrial acres Public and semi-public acres Is there any underused land or land targeted for reuse as residential development? Yes No If yes, how many acres? Do you anticipate requesting to add more land to the MUSA? If yes, how much? When? Yes No How does this relate to accommodating the Council's forecasts? Are your transportation assumptions consistent with the information in the Council's system statement? Yes No If no, please explain Narrative; Please discuss the current status of your plan. How far along is it? Are you doing it in- house or using a consultant? If the later, who? (please use additional sheets as needed). H:kLIBRARYkCOMMUNDVkBeaverkRequest for Extension of Planning Period.doc RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF THE DECEMBER 31, 1998 DUE DATE FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY (TOWNSHIP) OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICY PLANS WHEREAS, state statutes (Minn. Stat. ~473.175-473.871 (1996) requires that cities (townships) review and revise their comprehensive plans for consistency with Metropolitan Council policy plans; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has amended its policy plans; and has provided system statements outlining Council policy relative to the city (township); and WHEREAS, the City (Township) of is required to review its comprehensive plan for consistency with the amended policy plans and to prepare a revised comprehensive plan for submission to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 1998; and WHEREAS, the City (Township) of update of its comprehensive plan by has scheduled and budgeted to complete a major review and (date) ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City (Township) of requests that the Metropolitan Council grant the city (township) of a extension to the deadline to complete its comprehensive plan; circulate the revised document to the adjacent governmental units and affected school districts for review and comment; and, following approval by the planning commission and after consideration by the city council (township board), submit the plan to the Metropolitan Council for review. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: voted against the same: , seconded by , and upon a , and the following WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ) ) SS ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified of the City (Township) of , County of , State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a regular meeting of said held on the , with the original thereof on file WrllqESS MY HAND officially as such (title) this (date) . H Ahqxary~eommundv~exten9 8Xresol ufion-exten9 8 .doc Suggestions Regarding the Six Month Adjacent Government Review The Land Planning Act (Minn. Stat. Sec. 473.175) requires that six months prior to submitting the comprehensive plan to the Metropolitan Council for review, the plan must be submitted to adjacent governments for review and comment. Adjacent governments include cities, townships, counties and school districts. The "plan" means the most current draft available at the time of the adjacent community review. The Metropolitan Council advises that at the time of adjacent government review, the community submit the draft plan to the Council for informal review and comment. More recent law governing the local government.review process limits the review periods to 60 days. It is the Council's position that this adjacent government review period is 60 days, not six full months. We are suggesting to cities that they proactively pursue this adjacent government review and clearly spell out their expectations of their neighboring communities in a cover letter as they circulate the plan. We would suggest that cover letters requesting adjacent government review include at least the following: The names of all the other governments to whom the draft has been sent for this adjacent government review, and the dates of these requests. A reminder that the government which you've asked to review the plan has only 60 days in which to provide review comments. A statement that if you do not receive comment within 60 days you will assume no comments are forthcoming and you will proceed with your completion schedule. A proposed schedule of the important local public review steps remalning-- public meetings, hearings and consideration by city council for submittal to the Metropolitan Council. A request that the reviewing adjacent government expedite a written response indicating they have received the draft plan for review and have no comments or issues with the plan if they in fact have no concerns with the document. Keep copies of all your correspondence with adjacent governments regarding this six month review. If in doubt, clarify specific matters with your own legal counsel. HSL~g_~YXCOMMUNDVXGuyP042398sixmonthreview.doc ~ · CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meetin of: NOVEMBER 9, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: CITY MANAGER APPR~V~.~/~ ITEM: UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT BY: WALT FEHST BY: WITH MILLER & SCHROEDER DATE: 10/29/98 DATE: FINANCIAL, INC. NO: In October of 1991, the City entered into an exclusive underwriting agreement with Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. Under this agreement, the City in essence did not take bids on bond sales. Miller & Schroeder negotiated the sales. Because of the market situation in 1991, it was felt that this offered the best benefits to the City of Columbia Heights. This agreement has been reviewed by the City's current bond financial advisor (Springsted), and it is their recommendation that we cancel this exclusive contract and sell all future bonds in the normal manner. Staff concurs with Springsted's recommendation. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to send notice to Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. that the City is canceling the underwriting agreement entered into October 28, 1991. WE:dh 9810293 COUNCIl_ ACTION: UNDERWRITING A~REEMENT among Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. ("M&S"), the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (the "City"), and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (the "HRA"). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, M&S is engaged in the business underwriting obligations issued by political governmental authorities; and of placing and subdivisions and WHEREAS, each of the City and the HRA wishes to appoint M&S as an underwriter or placement agent, as the case may be, with respect to obligations of the City or the HRA, as the case may be (collectively, the "Bonds") upon the terms provided below. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: Section 1. Term of Aqreement. This Agreement shall remain in effect and continue from the date hereof through and including such date as shall be designated by any party following not less than sixty days written notice of such termination to the other parties. Section 2. Appointment. To the extent permitted by law, each of the City and the HRA hereby appoints M&S for the term of this Agreement as an underwriter or placement agent for Bonds which may be lawfully sold on a negotiated basis, and M&S hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to perform and observe all duties and obligations imposed hereunder. Section 3. M&S duties. During the term hereof for each issue of Bonds for which M&S is appointed as underwriter or placement agent, M&S shall, in conjunction with the services of any financial advisor or other fiscal consultant which the applicable issuer of the Bonds (the "Issuer") shall employ in connection therewith, perform the following services as reasonably required: (a) meet and consult with designated officers, agents and attorneys of the Issuer; (b) provide any necessary market analysis as to the proposed structure, terms or timing of the issue; (c) review or prepare cash flow and yield calculations; (d) review documentation relating to the terms and structure of the Bonds; (e) distribute, whether on a preliminary or final basis, official statements or other disclosure information regarding the issue; (f) use its best efforts to enter into a bond purchase agreement or placement agent agreement which shall contain customary terms and conditions; and (g) perform all other customary duties expected of an underwriter or placement agent with respect to the issue. Section 4. Conditions to M&S Performance. M&S shall have no obligation to offer, sell, purchase or place any issue of Bonds unless each of the following conditions are satisfied or waived by M&S in connection therewith: (a) each agreement, instrument and document reasonably required in connection with the issue, offer, sale and security of the issue shall be in full force and effect and in a form reasonably satisfactory to M&S and the Issuer; (b) there shall be no existing or threatened legal proceedings or actions of any nature, the resolution of which may materially adversely affect the security or marketability of or the tax status of interest on of such Bonds; (c) The Issuer or M&S shall receive customary opinions of legal counsel, including Bond Counsel, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the issuer or M&S, as the case may be; and (d) the Issuer and M&S shall enter into a Bond Purchase Agreement or Placement Agreement containing customary terms and provisions. Section 5. Compensation. M&S shall be compensated for its services hereunder as follows (except to the extent otherwise agreed by the parties in writing): (a) no compensation shall be paid to M&S with respect to any issue of Bonds unless such Bonds are actually issued and sold; (b) compensation of M&S with respect to an issue of Bonds shall be negotiated between the parties subject to the following: (i) for an issue of bonds sold on a public offering basis, an amount not to exceed 2% of the principal amount of the issue if the latest maturity is no longer than ten years, and an amount not to exceed 2%% of the principal amount for other issues; and (ii) for an issue that is sold on a private placement basis, an amount not to exceed 1% of the principal amount, for any issue of $5,000,00 or more principal amount, and an amount less than 1% of the principal amount, to be negotiated for other issues. (c) in addition to the foregoing, the City shall reimburse M&S for all actual out-of-pocket expenses which M&S may reasonably incur in connection with the issuance of any Bonds, including the reasonable fees and expenses of its legal counsel. The City shall have complete responsibility for all costs and fees of its own counsel and bond counsel, and the costs and fees of any financial advisor, fiscal consultant or other person employed or engaged by or on behalf of the City in connection therewith. (d) notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is specifically understood and agreed that M&S is not vested with the exclusive rights to provide underwriting services or act as placement agent to the City and that the city is not obligated to compensate M&S for any bond issue other than those bond issues for which M&S specifically renders services. Section 6. Miscellaneous. this Agreement (i) may be amended from time to time only by an instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto; (ii) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota; (iii) shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their permitted successors and assigns; (iv) may be signed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one document; (v) uses hearings only for ease of reference and not for purposes of interpretation, and (vi) may not be assigned by any party without the consent of the other parties, except by operation of law. Section 7. Notices. Any notice, request, demand or other paper shall be sufficient under this Agreement for any purpose and shall be deemed given when mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid (with a copy to the other parties) or personally delivered at the following addresses (or such other address as may be provided by any party by notice): To the City:: City of Columbia Heights City Hall 590 40th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Attention: City Manager To the HRA: Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights City Hall 590 40th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Attention: Chairman 3 To M&S: Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Suite 2300 Bloomington, MN 55431 Attention: Municipal Underwriting Section 8. Arbitration. Any and all disputes arising hereunder between or between the parties hereto which are not otherwise resolved to the mutual satisfaction of such parties shall be subject to binding arbitration in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, in accordance with the rules of the AmericanArbitration Association. Section 9. Indemnification; Sole. Remedy. The Client and M&S each hereby agree to indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, costs, liabilities, demands and cause of action (collectively referred to herein as "Damages") which the other may suffer or be subjected to as a consequence of any act, error or omission of the indemnifying party in connection with the performance or nonperformance of its obligations hereunder, less any payment for damages made to the indemnified party by a third party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no party hereto shall be liable to the other for Damages suffered by the other to the extent that those Damages are the consequence of: (a) events or indemnifying party, economic conditions; conditions beyond the control of the including without limitation changes in (b) actions of the indemnifying party which were reasonable based on facts and circumstances existing at the time and known to the indemnifying party at the time the service was provided; or (c) errors made by the indemnifying party due to its reliance on facts and materials provided to the indemnifying party by the indemnified party. Neither party shall be entitled to indemnification under this Agreement for Damages related to any Debt Obligation issued by the Client more than three years prior to the date on which a claim for indemnification is first asserted in writing and delivered to the party from which indemnification is asked. Whenever the Client or M&S becomes aware of a claim with respect to which it may be entitled to indemnification hereunder, it shall promptly advise the other in writing of the nature of the claim. If the claim arises from a claim made against the indemnified party by a third party, the indemnifying party shall have the right, at its expense, to contest any such claim, to assume the defense thereof, to employ 4 legal counsel in connection therewith, and to compromise or settle the same, provided that any compromise or settlement by the indemnifying party of such claim shall be deemed an admission of liability hereunder. The remedies set forth in this paragraph shall be the sole remedies available to either party against the other in connection with any Damages suffered by it. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and deliver this agreement as of the date first above written. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Its Ma~or Its City Manager HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ' 5 CITY COUNCI~L LETTER Meetin of: NOVEMBER 9, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: CITY MANAGER APPR~/V~.~ ITEM: UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT BY: WALT FEHST BY: WITH MILLER & SCHROEDER DATE: 10/29/98 DATE: FINANCIAL, INC. NO: In October of 1991, the City entered into an exclusive underwriting agreement with Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. Under this agreement, the City in essence did not take bids on bond sales. Miller & Schroeder negotiated the sales. Because of the market situation in 1991, it was felt that this offered the best benefits to the City of Columbia Heights. This agreement has been reviewed by the City's current bond financial advisor (Springsted), and it is their recommendation that we cancel this exclusive contract and sell all future bonds in the normal manner. Staff concurs with Springsted's recommendation. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to send notice to Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. that the City is canceling the underwriting agreement entered into October 28, 1991. WE:dn 9810293 COUNCIL ACTION: UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT among Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. ("M&S"), the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (the "City"), and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (the "HRA"). W I T N E S SETH: WHEREAS, M&S is engaged in the business of placing and underwriting obligations issued by political subdivisions and governmental authorities; and WHEREAS, each of the City and the HRA wishes to appoint M&S as an underwriter or placement agent, as the case may be, with respect to obligations of the City or the HRA, as the case may be (collectively, the "Bonds") upon the terms provided below. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: Section 1. Term of Aqreement. This Agreement shall remain in effect and continue from the date hereof through and including such date as shall be designated by any party following not less than sixty days written notice of such termination to the other parties. Section 2. ADpointment. To the extent permitted by law, each of the City and the HRA hereby appoints M&S for the term of this Agreement as an underwriter or placement agent for Bonds which may be lawfully sold on a negotiated basis, and M&S hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to perform and observe all duties and obligations imposed hereunder. Section 3. M&S duties. During the term hereof for each issue of Bonds for which M&S is appointed as underwriter or placement agent, M&S shall, in conjunction with the services of any financial advisor or other fiscal consultant which the applicable issuer of the Bonds (the "Issuer") shall employ in connection therewith, perform the following services as reasonably required: (a) meet and consult with designated officers, agents and attorneys of the Issuer; (b) provide any necessary market analysis as to the proposed structure, terms or timing of the issue; (c) review or prepare cash flow and yield calculations; (d) review documentation relating to the terms and structure of the Bonds; (e) distribute, whether on a preliminary or final basis, official statements or other disclosure information regarding the issue; (f) use its best efforts to enter into a bond purchase agreement or placement agent agreement which shall contain customary terms and conditions; and (g) perform all other customary duties expected of an underwriter or placement agent with respect to the issue. Section 4. Conditions to M&S Performance. M&S shall have no obligation to offer, sell, purchase or place any issue of Bonds unless each of the following conditions are satisfied or waived by M&S in connection therewith: (a) each agreement, instrument and document reasonably required in connection with the issue, offer, sale and security of the issue shall be in full force and effect and in a form reasonably satisfactory to M&S and the Issuer; (b) there shall be no existing or threatened legal proceedings or actions of any nature, the resolution of which may materially adversely affect the security or marketability of or the tax status of interest on of such Bonds; (c) The Issuer or M&S shall receive customary opinions of legal counsel, including Bond Counsel, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the issuer or M&S, as the case may be; and (d) the Issuer and M&S shall enter into a Bond Purchase Agreement or Placement Agreement containing customary terms and provisions. Section 5. ComDensation. M&S shall be compensated for its services hereunder as follows (except to the extent otherwise agreed by the parties in writing): (a) no compensation shall be paid to M&S with respect to any issue of Bonds unless such Bonds are actually issued and sold; (b) compensation of M&S with respect to an issue of Bonds shall be negotiated between the parties subject to the following: (i) for an issue of bonds sold on a public offering basis, an amount not to exceed 2% of the principal amount of the issue if the latest maturity is no longer than ten years, and an amount not to exceed 2%% of the principal amount for other issues; and (ii) for an issue that is sold on a private placement basis, an amount not to exceed 1% of the principal amount, for any issue of $5,000,00 or more principal amount, and an amount less than 1% of the principal amount, to be negotiated for other issues. (c) in addition to the foregoing, the city shall reimburse M&S for all actual out-of-pocket expenses which M&S may reasonably incur in connection with the issuance of any Bonds, including the reasonable fees and expenses of its legal counsel. The City shall have complete responsibility for all costs and fees of its own counsel and bond counsel, and the costs and fees of any financial advisor, fiscal consultant or other person employed or engaged by or on behalf of the City in connection therewith. (d) notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is specifically understood and agreed that M&S is not vested with the exclusive rights to provide underwriting services or act as placement agent to the City and that the city ~s not obligated to compensate M&S for any bond issue other than those bond issues for which M&S specifically renders services. Section 6. Miscellaneous. this Agreement (i) may be amended from time to time only by an instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto; (ii) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota; (iii) shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their permitted successors and assigns; (iv) may be signed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one document; (v) uses hearings only for ease of reference and not for purposes of interpretation, and (vi) may not be assigned by any party without the consent of the other parties, except by operation of law. Section 7. Notices. Any notice, request, demand or other paper shall be sufficient under this Agreement for any purpose and shall be deemed given when mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid (with a copy to the other parties) or personally delivered at the following addresses (or such other address as may be provided by any party by notice): To the City:: City of Columbia Heights City Hall 590 40th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Attention: City Manager To the HRA: Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights City Hall S90 40th Avenue N.E. Col,~hia Heights, MN 55421 Attention: Chairman To M&S: Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Suite 2300 Bloomington, MN 55431 Attention: Municipal Underwriting Section 8. Arbitration. Any and all disputes arising hereunder between or between the parties hereto which are not otherwise resolved to the mutual satisfaction of such parties shall be subject to binding arbitration in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, in accordance with the rules of theAmericanArbitration Association. Section 9. Indemnificat~.on; Sole Remedy. The Client and M&S each hereby agree to indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, costs, liabilities, demands and cause of action (collectively referred to herein as "Damages") which the other may suffer or be subjected to as a consequence of any act, error or omission of the indemnifying party in connection with the performance or nonperformance of its obligations hereunder, less any payment for damages made to the indemnified party by a third party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no party hereto shall be liable to the other for Damages suffered by the other to the extent that those Damages are the consequence of: (a) events or conditions beyond the control of the indemnifying party, including without limitation changes in economic conditions; (b) actions of the indemnifying party which were reasonable based on facts and circumstances existing at the time and known to the indemnifying party at the time the service was provided; or (c) errors made by the indemnifying party due to its reliance on facts and materials provided to the indemnifying party by the indemnified party. Neither party shall be entitled to indemnification under this Agreement for Damages related to any Debt Obligation issued by the Client more than three years prior to the date on which a claim for indemnification is first asserted in writing and delivered to the party from which indemnification is asked. Whenever the Client or M&S becomes aware of a claim with respect to which it may be entitled to indemnification hereunder, it shall promptly advise the other in writing of the nature of the claim. If the claim arises from a claim made against the indemnified party by a third party, the indemnifying party shall have the right, at its expense, to contest any such claim, to assume the defense thereof, to employ 4 legal counsel in connection therewith, and to compromise or settle the same, provided that any compromise or settlement by the indemnifying party of such claim shall be deemed an admission of liability hereunder. The remedies set forth in this paragraph shall be the sole remedies available to either party against the other in connection with any Damages suffered by it. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and deliver this agreement as of the date first above written. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Its Ma%or Its City Manager MI LLER .~&~HRO~ANC IAL, INC. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5 ~ · CITY COUNCI~L LETTER Meeting of: November 9, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: First Reading Ordinance 1378 Adopting the BY: Mel Collova Minnesota State Building Code DATE: October 5, 1998 NO: Issue Statement: Adoption of the latest Minnesota State Building Code including the 1997 Uniform Building Code with State Amendments. Background: This Municipality is required to e~zforce this Code by Minnesota Statute 16B.62. and Minnesota rule 1300.2100 as modified by chapter 1305. The latest edition of the Code has the exiting provisions completely rewritten. The previous Code protected buildings and the new Code provides for timely exiting of occupants. It is therefore less restrictive in the exiting chapter which has been totally rewritten. This major change will reduce the cost of construction. Staff requests the adoption of Table l-A, the fee table. The present fee of $349.75 taken from the 1994 Code for a $25,000 project would be increased to $391.25 an increase of just $41.50. On a large project of $1,000,000 the building permit and plan review fee would increase from $8,270.21 to $9,254.44 an increase of $534.23. The average residential permit with a building valuation of $10,000 would generate a fee of $271.88 instead of the $243.38 current fee. An increase of just $38.50. The minimum fee for all permits including mechanical and plumbing permits will be increased to meet the current minimum building permit fee of $35.00. It should be remembered the fees should not increase again until the 2000 Code is adopted in 2001. As you will remember earlier the Council approved the increase from the 1988 to the 1994 Code and when skipping periodic upgrades, the increase does become considerable. It would be preferable to adopt the smaller, more frequent increase. Alternative 1: Adopt the new Minnesota State Building Code without the fee increase (see attached current Table l-A). Alternative 2: Adopt the New Minnesota State Building Code with the fees as set forth in the revised Table 1-A (attached). Staff recommends adoption of the draft ordinance and revised fee schedule Table 1-A. Recommended Motion: Move to Waive the Reading of Ordinance 1378, There being Ample Copies Available to the Public. Recommended Motion: Move to Establish November 23, 1998, at Approximately 7:00 PM as the Second Reading of Ordinance 1378, Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code Including Table 1-A. Alternative Motion: Move to Establish November 23, 1998, at Approximately 7:00 PM as the Second Reading of Ordinance 1378, Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code excluding Table 1-A. COUNCIJ~ ACTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Ordinance No. 1378 Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE. THIS ORDINANCE: PROVIDES FOR THE APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE BY REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THIS MUNICIPALITY; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALS ALL OF ORDINANCE 1344 AND ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT THEREWITH. The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1. Application, Administration and Enforcement. The application, administration, and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with Minnesota rule part 1300.2100 and as modified by chapter 1305. The code shall be enforced with_in the extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota Statute 16B.62 subdivision 1 when so established by this ordinance. The code enforcement agency of the City of Columbia Heights is called the Protective Inspections Department. A Minnesota certified Building Official must be appointed by this jurisdiction to administer the code (Minnesota Statute 16B.65). Section 2. Permits and Fees. The issuance of permits and the collection of fees shall be as authorized in Minnesota Statute 16B.62 subdivision 1 and as provided for in chapter 1 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code and Minnesota rules parts 1305.0106 and 1305.0107. Permit fees shall be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with the 1997 Uniform Building Code Table No. 1-A of this ordinance. In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by th_is code in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16B.70. Section 3. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor (Minnesota Statute 16B.69). Section 4. Building Code. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 16B.59 to 16B.75 is hereby adopted as the building code for this jurisdiction. The code is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as ff fully set out herein. A. The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapter of Minnesota Rules: 1. 1300 Minnesota Building Code 2, 1301 Building Official Certification o 1302 State Building Construction Approvals 1305 Adoption of the 1997 Uniform Building Code including appendix Chapters. £ 5. 1307 6. 1315 7. 1325 8. 1330 9. 1335 10. 1340 11. 1346 12. 1350 13. 1360 14. 1361 15. 1370 16. 4715 17. 7670 3, Division I, Detention and Correctional Facilities 12, Division II, Sound Transmission Control 15, RerooFmg 16, Division I, Snowload Design 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures 31, Division II, Membrane Structures Elevators and Related Devices Adoption of the 1996 National Electrical Code Solar Energy Systems Fallout Shelters Floodproofmg Regulations Facilities for the Handicapped Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code Manufactured Homes Prefabricated Buildings Industrialized/Modular Buildings Storm Shelters (Manufactured Home Parks) Minnesota Plumbing Code Minnesota Energy Code Bo The City of Columbia Heights may adopt by reference al/of the following optional appendix chapters of the 1997 Uniform Building Code as authorized by Minnesota rule part 1305.0020 subpart 2: 3, Division III, 1992 One and Two Family Dwelling Code; 33, Excavation and Grading. The following optional appendix chapters of the 1997 Uniform Building Code are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for the City of Columbia Heights. 1. 1992 One and Two Family Dwelling Code 2. Excavation and Grading Section 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: g:Xmel~Ordina.nce 1378BldgCode fe~ schedule ~dopted by the jurisdiction. In instances where reinspection fees h~ve been ~ssesscd, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the re- quired fees have been paid. SECTION 109 ~ CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 109.i Use and Occupancy, No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classi- fication of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming co give au- thor/ty to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordi- nances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. 109.2 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a build- ing shall not be made except as specified in Section 3405 of this code. 109.3 Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the code enforcement agency, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that shall contain the following: I. The building permit number. 2. The address of the building. 3. The name and address of the owner. 4. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued. 5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the gTOUp and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified. 6. The name of the building official. 109.4 Temporary Certificate, If the building official finds that no substantial hazard wilt result from occupancy of any building or portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary cer- tificate of occupancy may be issued for the use of a portion or por- tions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the entire building or structure. 109.5 Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed ex- cept by the building official. 109.6 Revocation. The building official may, in writing, sus- pend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provi- sions of this code whenever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when it is deter- mined char the building or structure or portion thereof is in viola- tion of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code. TABLE 1-A.--.BUILDING PERMIT FEES TOTAL VALUATION FEE S t .00 to S500.00 S23.50 S501.00 to 52.0~0.00 S2,001.00 to 525.000.00 S25,001.00 to S50.000.0O $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus S3.05 for each additional $t00.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 $69.25 for the first S2JX)0.00 plus $14.00 for each additional S 1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 S391.25 for the first S25.000.00 plus S I0. i0 for each additional $1,000.00, or fracuon thereof, to and including S50,000.00 S50.001.t30 to S I00.000.00 S643.75 for the first S50.000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $ t,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 S 100,001.0O to 5500,000.00 5993.75 for the first Sl00.000.00 plus S5.60 tbr each additional SI,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500.000.00 S500,00t.0~ tO S 1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first S500,000.00 plus 54.75 for each additional $t,000.00, or traction thereof, to and including Sl,000,000.00 S 1,000,001.{2>0 and up $5,608.75 for the f'trst S 1,000,500.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof Other Inspections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (rmnimum charge--4wo hours) ....................................................................... S47.00 per hourl ~ Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 .......................................................... $47.00 per hourI ~] Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated ................................................................. $47.00 per hourI (minimum charge---one-half hour) ¢. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans ............................................... S47.00 per hourI (minimum charge--one-half hour) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both .................................................... Actual costs2 IOr the total hourty cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead equipment hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. ' ' 2Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs. 1-6 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1-A TABLE I-A--BUILDING PERMIT FEES TQTAL VALUATION FEE $ i.00 to 5500.00 $2!.00 5501.00 to S2.000.00 S21.00 for ~he tirst 5500.00 plus 52.75 for each additional 8100.00. or fraction thereof, to and including 52.000.00 S2.001.00 to S25.000.00 S62.25 For the first $2.000.00 plus S12.50 for each additional 51.000.00. or fraction thereof, to and incIuding 525.000.00 525,001.00 to 550.000.00 5349.75 for the first 525.000.00 plus S9.00 for each additional 51.000.00. or traction thereof, to and including 550.000.00 $50.001.00 to S 100.000.00 S574-.75 for the first 550,000.00 plus S6.25 for each additional S 1.000.00. or fraction thereof, to and including 5100,000.00 5 I00.001.00 to 5500.000.00 S887.25 for the first S I00.000.00 plus S5.00 tbr each additional 51,000.00. or fraction thereof, to and including $500.000.00 5500.001.00 to 51.000.000.00 52.887,25 for the first 5500,000.00 plus S4.25 tbr each additional 51.000.00. or fraction thereof, to and inciuding 51.000.000.00 81,000,001.00 and up S5.012.25 for the first S 1,000.000.00 plus 52.75 r'or each additional SI.000.00. or traction thereof Other Inspections and Fees: I. Inspections outside of normal business hours ................................... 54-Z00 per hour:~: (minimum charae--two hours) 2. Reinspection t'e~s assessed under provisions of Section 108.8 ............................................................ S42.00 per hour" 3. Inspections for which no tee is specifically indicated ............................. S42.00 per hour~ (minimum charge---one-half hour) -1.. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans ....................................................... 542.00 per hour'~ (minimum charae--one-half hour) 5. For use of outsize consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both ......................................................... Actuai cot, ts *Or the total houri,,.' cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision overnead. equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. **Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.. 1-11 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1001 1003.2.2.2.2 Chapter 10 MEANS OF EGRESS NOTE: This chapter has been revised in its entirety. C SECTION 1001 -- ADMINISTRATIVE 1001.1 Scope. Every building or portion thereof shall be provided with a means of egress as required by this chapter. A means of egress is an exit system that provides a continuous, unobstructed and undiminished path of exit travel from any occupied point in a building or structure to a public way. Such means of egress system consists of three separate and distinct elements: 1. The exit access, 2. The exit, and 3. The exit discharge. 1001.2 Standards of Quality. The standards listed below which are labeled a "UBC Standard" are also listed in Chapter 35, Part II, and are part of this code. 1. Power doors. 1.t UBC Standard 10-1, Power-operated Egress Doors 1.2 UBC Standard 7-8, Horizontal Sliding Fire Doors Used in a Means of Egress 2. Stairway numbering system. UBC Standard 10-2, Stairway Identification 3. Hardware. UBC Standard 10-4, Panic Hardware SECTION 1002 -- DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as fol- lows: AISLE ACCESSWAYS are that portion of an exit access that leads to an aisle. EXIT. See Section 1005.1. EXIT ACCESS. See Section 1004.1. EXIT DISCHARGE. See Section 1006.1. EXIT DOOR. See Section 1003.3.1.t. MEANS OF EGRESS. See Section 1001.1. MULTITHEATER COMPLEX is a building or portion thereof containing two or more motion picture auditoriums that are served by a common lobby. PANIC HARDWARE is a door-latching assembly incorporat- ing an unlatching device, the activating portion of which extends across at least one half the width of the door leaf on which it is installed. PHOTOLUMINESCENT is the property of emitting light as the result of absorption of visible or invisible fight, which contin- ues for a length of time after excitation. PRIVATE STAIRWAY is a stairway serving one tenant only. PUBLIC WAY is any street, alley or similar parcel of land essentially unobstructed from the ground to the sky that is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and having a clear width of not less than 10 feet (3048 mm). SELF-LUMINOUS means powered continuously by a self- contained power source other than a battery or batteries, such as radioactive tritium gas. A self-luminous sign is independent of external power supplies or other energy for its operation. SMOKE-PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING is seating served by a means of egress system and is not subject to blockage by smoke accumulation within or under a structure. SECTION 1003 -- GENERAL 1003.1 Means of Egress. All portions of the means of egress shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 1003. 1003.2 System Design Requirements. The general design requirements specified in this section shall apply to all three ele- ments of the means of egress system, in addition to those specific design requirements for the exit access, the exit and the exit dis- charge detailed elsewhere in this chapter. 1003.2.1 Use. 1003.2.1.1 General. The building official shall assign a use cate- gory as set forth in Table 10-A to all portions ora building. When an intended use is not listed in Table 10-A, the building official shall establish a use based on a listed use that most nearly resembles the intended use. 1003.2.1.2 Change in use. No change in use or occupancy shall be made to any existing building or structure unless the means of egress system is made to comply with the requirements of this chapter for the new use or occupancy. See Section 3405. 1003.2.2 Occupant load. 1003.2.2.1 General. The basis for the design of the means of egress system is the occupant load served by the various compo- nents of such system. 1003.2.2.2 Determination of occupant load. Occupant loads shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of this section. 1003.2.2.2.1 Areas to be included. In determining the occupant load, all portions of a building shall be presumed to be occupied at the same time. EXCEPTION: Accessory use areas that ordinarily are used only by persons who occupy the main areas of an occupancy shall be provided with means of egress as though they are completely occupied, but their occupant load need not be included when computing the total occupant load of the building. 1003.2.2.2.2 Areas without fixed seats. For areas without fixed seats, the occupant load shall not be less than the number deter- mined by dividing the floor area under consideration by the occu- pant load factor assigned to the use for such area as set forth in Table 10-A. The occupant load for buildings or areas containing two or more uses or occupancies shall be determined by adding the occupant loads of the various use areas as computed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 1003.2.2.2. Where an individual area has more than one proposed use, the occupant load for such area shall be determined based on that use that yields the largest occupant load. 1-105 1003.2.2.2.3 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1003.2..8.2 1003.2.2.2.3 Areas with fixed seats. For areas having fixed seats, the occupant load for such areas shall be determinedby the number of fixed seats installed therein. For areas having fixed benches or pews, the occupant load shall not be less than the number of seats based on one person for each 18 inches (457 mm) of length of pew or bench. Where fixed booths are used in dining areas, the occupant load shall be based on one person for each 24 inches (610 mm) of booth length. Where fixed benches, pews or booths are curved, the larger radius shall deter- mine the booth length. 1003.2.2.2.4 Outdoor areas. The occupant load of yards, patios, courts and similar outdoor areas shall be assigned by the building official in accordance with their anticipated use. Such outdoor areas accessible to and usable by the building occupants shall be provided with a means of egress as required by this chapter. Where an outdoor area exits only through a building, the occupant load of such outdoor area shall be considered in the design of the means of egress system of that building. 1003.2.2.2.5 Reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. The occupant load for reviewing stands, grandstands and bleach- ers shall be calculated in accordance with Section 1003.2.2.2 and the specific requirements contained in Section 1008. 1003.2.2.3 Maximum occupant load. 1003.2.2.3.1 Assembly occupancies. The maximum occupant toad for an assembly occupancy shall not exceed the occupant load determined in accordance with Section 1003.2.2.2. EXCEPTION: When approved by the building official, the occu- pant load for an assembly occupancy may be increased, provided the maximum occupant load served does not exceed the capacity of the means of egress system for such increased number of occupants. For temporary, increases of occupant loads in places of assem- bly, see the Fire Code. 1003.2.2.3.2 Other occupancies. For other than assembly occu- pancies, an occupant load greater than that determined in accord- ance with Section 1003.2.2.2 is permitted; however, the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this chapter for such increased occupant load. 1003.2.2.4 Minimum occupant load. An occupant load less than that determined in accordance with Section 1003.2.2.2 shall not be used. 1003.2.2.5 Revised occupant load, No increase in occupant load shall be made to any existing building or structure unless the means of egress system is made to comply with the requirements of this chapter for such increased occupant load. See Section 3405. 1003.2.3 Width. 1003.2.3.1 General. The width of the means of egress system or any portion thereof shall be based on the occupant load served. 1003.2.3.2 Minimum width. The width, in inches (mm), of any component in the means of egress system shall not be less than the product determined by multiplying the total occupant load served by such component by the applicable factor set forth in Table 10-B. In no case shall the width of an individual means of egress component be less than the minimum required for such compo- nent as specified elsexvhere in this chapter. Where more than one exit or exit-access doorway serves a building or portion thereof, such calculated width may be divided approximately equa~y among the means of egress components serving as exits or exit-access doorways for that area. 1-106 1003.2.3.3 Maintaining width. If the minimum required width of the means of egress system increases along the path of exit trav- el based on cumulative occupant loads served, such width shall not be reduced or otherwise diminished to less than the largest minimum width required to that point along the path of exit travel. EXCEPTION: In other than Group H, Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 7 Occu- pancies, the width of exterior exit doors from an exit enclosure may be based on the largest occupant load of all levels served by such exit en- closure multiplied by a factor of 0.2 (5.08). 1003.2.3.4 Exiting from adjacent levels. No cumulative or con- tributing occupant loads from adjacent building levels need be considered when determining the required width of means of egress components from a given level. Where an exit from an upper floor and a lower floor converge at an intermediate floor, the width of the exit from the intermediate floor shall be based on the sum of the occupant loads of such upper and lower floors. 1003.2.3.5 Two-way exits. Where exit or exit-access doorways serve paths of exit travel from opposite directions, the width of such exit or exit-access doorways shall be based on the largest oc- cupant load served. Where such exit or exit-access doorways are required to swing in the direction of exit travel by Section 1003.3,1.5, separate exit width for each path of exit travel shall be provided based on the occupant load of the area that is served. 1003.2.4 Height. Except as specified elsewhere in this chapter, the means of egress system shall have a clear height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) measured vertically from the walking sur- face to the io~vest projection from the ceiling or overhead struc- ture. EXCEPTION: Sloped ceilings permitted by Section 310.6.2[. 1003.2.5 Exit continuity. The path of exit travel along a means of egress shall not be interrupted by any building element other than a means of egress component as specified in this chapter. Obstruc- tions shall not be placed in the required width of a means of egress except projections permitted by this chapter. The required capac- ity of a means of egress system shall not be diminished along the path of exit travel. 1003.2.6 Changes in elevation. All exterior elevation changes and interior elevation changes of t2 inches (305 mm) or more along the path of exit travel shall be made by steps~ stairs or stair- ways conforming with the requirements of Section 1003.3.3.3 or ramps conforming with the requirements of Section t003,3.4. Interior elevation changes of tess than 12 inches (305 mm) along the path of exit travel serving an occupant load of 10 or more shall be by ramps conforming with the requirements of Section 1003.3.4. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and within individual dwelling units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. 2. A/ong aisles adjoining seating areas. 1003.2.7 Elevators or escalators. Elevators or escalators shall not be used as a required means of egress component. 1003.2.8 Means of egress identification. 1003.2.8.1 General. For the purposes of Section 1003.2.8, the term "exit sign" shall mean those required signs that indicate the path of exit travel within the means of egress system. 1003.2.8.2 Where required, The path of exit travel to and within exits in a building shall be identified by exit signs conforming to the requirements of Section 1003.2.8. Exit signs shall be readily visible from any direction of approach. Exit signs shall be located as necessary to clearly indicate the direction of egress travel. No point shall be more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) from the nearest visible sign. 1003.2.8.2. 1003.3.1.2 EXCEPTIONS: 1. Main exterior exit doors that obviously and clearly are identifiable as exit doors need not have exit signs when approved by the building official. 2. Rooms or areas that require only one exit or exit access. 3. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and within individual units of Group R. Division 1 Occupancies. 4. Exits or exit access from rooms or areas with an occupant load of less than 50 where located within a Group I, Division 1.1, 1.2 or 2 Occupancy or a Group E, Division 3 day-care occupancy. 1003.2.8.3 Graphics. The color and design of lettering, arrows and other symbols on exit signs shall be in high contrast with their background. Exit signs shall have the word "EXIT" on the sign in block capital letters not less than 6 inches (152 mm) in height with a stroke of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm). The word "EXIT" shall have letters having a width of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) except for the letter "I" and a minimum spacing between letters of not less than -~/$ inch (9.5 mm). Signs with lettering larger than the minimum dimensions established herein shall have the letter width, stroke and spacing in proportion to their height. 1003.2.8.4 Illumination. Exit signs shall be internally or exter- nally illuminated. When the face of an exit sign is illuminated from an external source, it shall have an intensity of not less than 5 footcandles (54 Ix) from either of two electric lamps. Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance and be listed for the purpose. EXCEPTION: Approved self-luminous signs that provide evenly illuminated letters that have a minimum luminance of 0.06 foot lambert (0.2i cd/m2). 1003.2.8.5 Power source. Ail exit signs shall be illuminated at all times. To ensure continued illumination for a duration of not less than 1[/2 hours in case of primary power loss, the exit signs shall also be connected to an emergency electrical system pro- vided from storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site genera- tor set. and the system shall be installed in accordance with the Electrical Code. For high-rise buildings, see Section 403. EXCEPTION: Approved self-luminous signs that provide contin- uous illumination independent of an external power source. 1003.2.9 Means of egress illumination. 1003.2.9.1 General. Any time a building is occupied, the means of egress shall be illuminated at an intensity of not less than t foot- candle (10.76 Ix) at the floor level, EXCEPTIONS: 1. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and within individual units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. 2. In auditoriums, theaters, concert or opera halls, and similar assembly uses, the illumination at the floor level may be reduced dur- ing performances to not less than 0.2 footcandle (2.15 lx), provided that the required illumination be automatically restored upon activation of a premise's fire alarm system when such system is provided. 1003.2.9.2 Power supply. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises' electri- cal supply. In the event of its failure, illumination shall be auto- matically provided from an emergency system for Group I, Divisions 1.1 and 1.2 Occupancies and for all other occupancies where the means of egress system serves an occupant load of 100 or more, Such emergency systems shall be installed in accordance with the Electrical Code. For high-rise buildings, see Section 403. 1003.2.10 Building accessibility. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, means of egress, which provide access to, or egress from, buildings for persons with disabilities, shall also comply with the requirements o[ Chapter 1003.3 Means of egress components. Doors, gates, stairways and ramps that are incorporated into the design of any portion of the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section. These means of egress components may be selec- tively included in the exit access the exit or the exit discharge por- tions of the means of egress system. 1003.3.1 Doors. 1003.3.1.1 General. For the purposes of Section 1003.3.1, the term "exit door" shall mean all of those doors or doorways along the path of exit travel anywhere in a means of egress system. Exit doors serving the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1003.3.1. Where additional doors are installed for egress purposes, they shall conform to all requirements of this section. Buildings or structures used for human occupancy shall have at least one exterior exit door that meets the requirements of Section 1003,3.1,3. Exit doors shall be readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction and shall be easily recognizable as exit doors. Mir- rors or similar reflecting materials shall not be used on exit doors, and exit doors shall not be concealed by curtains, drapes, decora- tions and similar materials. 1003.3.1,2 Special doors. Revolving, sliding and overhead doors serving an occupant load of 10 or more shall not be used as required exit doors. EXCEPTIONS: i. Approved revolving doors having leaves that xvill collapse under opposing pressures may be used, provided 1.1 Such doors have a minimum width of 6 feet 6 inches (1981 1.2 At least one conforming exit door is located adjacent to each revolving door. 1.3 The revolving door shall not be considered to provide any required width when computing means of egress width in accordance with Section 1003.2.3. 2. Horizontal sliding doors complying with UBC Standard 7-8 may be used 2.1 In elevator lobby separations. 2.2 In other than Groups A and H Occupancies, where smoke barriers are required. 2.3 In other than Group H Occupancies, where serving an occu- pant load of less than 50. Power-operated doors complying with UBC Standard 10-i may be used for egress purposes. Such doors, where swinging, shall have two guide rails installed on the swing side projecting out from the face of the door jambs for a distance not less than the wid- est door leaf. Guide rails shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) in height with solid or mesh panels to prevent penetration into door swing and shall be capable of resisting a horizontal load at top of rail of not less than 50 pounds per lineal toot (730 N/m). EXCEPTIONS: 1. Walls or other types of separators may be used in lieu of the above guide rail, provided all the criteria are met. 2. Guide rails in industrial or commercial occupancies not accessi- ble to the public may comply with the exception to Section 509.3. 3. Doors swinging toward flow of traffic shall not be permitted unless actuating devices start to function at least 8 feet i1 inches (2718 mm) beyond the door in an open position and guide rails extend 6 feet 5 inches (1956 mm) beyond the door in an open position. Clearances for guide rails shall be as follows: 1. Six inches (152 mm) maximum between rails and leading edge of door at the closest point in its arc of travel. 2. Six inches (152 mm) maximum between rails and the door in an open position. 3. Two inches (51 mm) minimum between rail at hinge side and door in an open position. 4. Two inches (51 mm) maximum between freestanding rails and jamb or other adjacent surface. 1-107 1003.3.1.3 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1003.3.1.10 1003.3.1.3 Width and height, Every required exit doorway serv- ing an occupant load of 10 or more shall be ora size to permit the installation of a door not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in nominal width and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in nominal height. Where installed, exit doors shall be capable of opening such that the clear width of the exit is not less than 32 inches (813 mm). In computing the exit width as required by Section 1003.2.3, the net dimension of the doorway shall be used. 1003.3.1.4 Door leaf width. A single leaf of an exit door serving an occupant load of 10 or more shall not exceed 4 feet (1219 mm) in width. 1003.3.1.5 Swing and opening force. Exit doors serving an occupant load of 10 or more shall be of the pivoted, balanced or side-hinged swin~ng type. Exit doors shall swing in the direction of the path of exit travel where the area served has an occupant load of 50 or mom. The door shall swing to the fully open position when an opening force not to exceed 30 pounds (t33.45 N) is applied to the latch side. For other door opening forces, see Sec- tion 905.3 and Chapter 11. See Section 3207 for doors swinging over public property. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Group I, Division 3 Occupancy used as a place of detention. 2. Doors within or serving an individual dwelling unit. 3. Special doors conforming to Section I003.3.1.2. Double-acting doors shall not be used as exits where any of the following conditions exist: 1. The occupant load served by the door is 100 or more. 2. The door is part of a fire assembly. 3. The door is part of a smoke- and draft-control assembly. 4. Panic hardware is required or provided on the door. A double-actin~ door shall be provided with a view panel of not less than 200 squ~re inches (0.129 m2). 1003.3.1.6 Floor level at doors. Regardless of the occupant load served, there shall be a floor or a landing on each side of a door. Where access for persons with disabilities is required by Chapter 11, the floor or landing shall not be more than l/2 inch (12.7 mm) lower than the threshold of the doorway. Where such access is not required, the threshold shall not exceed 1 inch (25 mm). Landings shall be level except that exterior landings may have a slope not to exceed 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2% slope). EXCEPTIONS: [. In Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupan- cies and within individual units of Group R, Division I Occupancies: I. i A door may open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs, provided the door does not swing over the top step. 1.2 A door may open at a landing that is not more than 8 inches (203 mm) lower than the floor level, provided the door does not swing over the landing. 1.3 Screen doors and storm doors may swing over stairs, steps or landings. 2. Doors serving building equipment rooms that are not normally occupied. 1003.3.1.7 Landings at doors. Regardless of the occupant load served, landings shall have a width not less than the width of the door or the width of the stairway served, whichever is greater. Doors in the fully open position shall not reduce a required dimen- sion by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Where a landing serves an occupant load of 50 or more, doors in any position shall not reduce the landing dimension to less than one half its required width. Landings shall have a length measured in the direction of travel of not less than 44 inches (1118 mm). 1-108 EXCEPTION: In Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies and within individual units.of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, such len~mh need not exceed 36 inches (914 mm). A landing that has no adjoining door shall comply with the requirements of Section 1003.3.3.5. 1003.3.1.8 Type of' lock or latch. Regardless of the occupant load served, exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. EXCEPTIONS: 1. tn Groups A, Division 3: B: F; M and S Occu- pancies and in all churches, key-locking hardware may be used on the main exit where the main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors where there is a readily visible, durable sign on or adjacent to the door stating, '~THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS." The sign shall be in letters not less than I inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background. When unlocked, the single door or both leaves of a pair of doors must be free to swing without operation of any latching device. The use of this exception may be revoked by the building official for due cause. 2. Exit doors from individual dwelling units: Group R, Division 3 congregate residences; and guest rooms of Group R Occupancies hav- ing an occupant load of I0 or less may be provided with a night latch, dead bott or security chain, provided such devices are openable from the inside without the use of a key or tool and mounted at a height not to exceed 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor. Manually operated edge- or surface-mounted flush bolts and surface bolts or any other type of device that may be used to close or restrain the door other than by operation of the locking device shall not be used. Where exit doors are used in pairs and approved automatic flush bolts are used, the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware. The unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one opera- tion. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. 2. Where a pair of doors serving a room not normally occupied is needed for the movement of equipment, manually operated edge- or surface-mounted bolts may be used. 1003.3.1.9 Panic hardware. Panic hardware, where installed, shall comply with the requirements of UBC Standard 10-4. The activating member shall be mounted at a height of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) nor more than 44 inches (1118 mm) above the floor. The unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds (66.72 N) when applied in the direction of travel. Where pivoted or balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, panic hardware shall be of the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend across more than one half of the width of the door measured from the latch side. 1003.3.1.10 Special egress-control devices. When approved by the building official, exit doors in Group B; Group F; Group I, Di- vision 2; Group M; Group R, Division 1 congregate residences serving as group-care facilities and Group S Occupancies may be equipped with approved listed special egress-control devices of the time-delay type, provided the building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system and an approved auto- matic smoke-detection system. Such devices shall conform to all the following: 1. The egress-control device shall automatically deactivate upon activation of either the sprinkler system or the smoke-detec- tion system. 2. The egress-control device shall automatically deactivate upon loss of electrical power to any one of the following: 2.1 The egress-control device itself. 2.2 The smoke-detection system. 2.3 Means of egress illumination as required by Section t003.2.9. ]u~,t um,-,o,ra ,-,Ul-U~m~ uuu,-- 1003.3.1.10 1003.3.3.6 3. The egress-control device shall be capable of being deacti- vated by a signal from a switch located in an approved location. 4. An irreversible process that will deactivate the egress-con- trol device shall be initiated whenever a manual force o.f not more than 15 pounds (66.72 N) is applied for two seconds to the panic bar or other door-latching hardware. The e~ess-control device shall deactivate within an approved time period not to exceed a total of 15 seconds. The time delay established for each egress- control device shall not be field adjustable. 5. Actuation of the panic bar or other door-latching hardware shall activate an audible signal at the door. 6. The unlatching shall not require more than one operation. A sign shall be provided on the door located above and within 12 inches (305 mm) of the panic bar or other door-latching hard- ware reading: KEEP PUSHING. THIS DOOR WILL OPEN IN __ SECONDS. ALARM WILL SOUND. Sign lettering shall be at least 1 inch (25 mm) in height and shall have a stroke of not less than l/8 inch (3.2 mm). Regardless of the means of deactivation, retocking of the egress-control device shall be by manual means only at the door. 1003.3.1.11 Safety glazing identification. Regardless of the occupant load served, glass doors shall conform to the require- ments specified in Section 2406. 1003.3.2 Gates. 1003.3.2.1 General. Gates serving a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1003.3.2. 1003.3.2.2 Detailed requirements. Gates used as a component in a means of egress system shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 1003.3.t. EXCEPTION: Gates surrounding stadiums may be of the horizon- tal sliding or swinging type and may exceed the 4-foot (I219 mm) max- imum leaf width limitation. 1003.3.3 Stairways. 1003.3.3.1 General. Every stairway having two or more risers serving any building or portion thereof shall comply with the requirements of Section 1003.3.3. For the purposes of Section 1003.3.3, the term "stairway" shall include stairs, landings, hand- rails and guardrails as applicable. Where aisles in assembly rooms have steps, they shall comply with the requirements in Section 1004.3.2. EXCEPTION: Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment or window wells are exempt from the requirements of this section. For the purpose of this chapter, the term "step" shall mean those portions of the means of egress achieving a change in elevation by means of a single riser. Individual steps shall comply with the detailed requirements of this chapter that specify applicability to steps. 1003.3.3.2 Width. The width of stairways shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, but such width shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein and in Chapter 11. Stairways serving an occupant load less than 50 shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. Handrails may project into the required width a distance of 3 t/2 inches (89 mm) from each side of a stairway. Stringers and other projections such as trim and similar decorative features may proiect into the requireci wictth 11/2 inches (38 mm) [rom each side. 1003.3.3.3 Rise and run. The rise of steps and stairs shall not be less than 4 inches (102 mm) nor more than 7 inches (178 mm). The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Except as permitted in Sections 1003.3.3.8.1, 1003.3.3.8.2 and 1003.3.3.8.3, the run shall not be less than 11 inches (279 mm) as measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the furthermost projection of adja- cent treads or nosings. Stair treads shall be of uniform size and shape, except the largest tread run within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). EXCEPTIONS: i. Private steps and stair~vays serving an occupant load of less than i0 and stairways to unoccupied roofs may be constructed with an 8-inch-maximum (203 mm) rise and a 9-inch- minimum (229 nun) run. 2. Where the bottom or top riser adjoins a sloping public way, walk or driveway having an established grade (other than natural earth) and serving as a landing, the bottom or top riser may be reduced along the slope to less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height with the variation in height of the bottom or top riser not to exceed 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.3% slope) of stairway width. 1003.3.3.4 Headroom. Every stairway shall have a headroom clearance of not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm). Such clear- ances shall be measured vertically from a plane parallel and tan- gent to the stairway tread nosings to the soffit or other construction above at all points. 1003.3.3.5 Landings. There shall be a floor or a landing at the top and bottom of each stairway or stair run. Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the direction of travel not less than the width of the stairway. Such dimension need not exceed 44 inches (1118 mm) where the stair has a straight mn. At least one inter- mediate landing shall be provided for each I2 feet (3658 mm) of vertical stairway rise measured between the horizontal planes of adjacent landings. Landings shall be level except that exterior landings may have a slope not to exceed i/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2% slope). For landings with adjoining doors, see Sec- tion 1003.3.1.7. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupan- cies and within individual units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, such length need not exceed 36 inches (9t4- mm) where the stair has a straight run. 2, Stairs serving an unoccupied roof are exempt from these require- menu. 1003.3.3.6 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side, and every stairway required to be more than 88 inches (2235 mm) in width shall be provided with not less than one intermediate handrail for each 88 inches (2235 mm) of required width. Inter- mediate handrails shall be spaced approximately equally across with the entire width of the stairway. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Stairways less than 44 inches (1118 mm) in width or stairways serving one individual dwelling unit in Group R, Division I or 3 Occupancy or n Group R, Division 3 congregate resi- dence may have one handrail. 2. Private stairways 30 inches (762 mm) or less in height may have a handrail on one side only. 3. Stairways having less than four risers and serving one individual dwelling unit in Group R, Division 1 or 3, or a Group R, Division 3 con- gregate residence or Group U Occupancies need not have handrails. The top of handrails and handrail extensions shall not be placed less than 34 inches (864 mm) nor more than 38 inches (965 mm) above landings and the nosing of treads. Handrails shall be contin- uous the full length of the stairs and at least one handrail shall extend in the direction of the stair run not less than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the top riser nor less than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the bottom riser. Ends shall be returned or shall have rounded ter- minations or bends. EXCEPTIONS: I. Private stairways do not require handrail exten- sions. 1-109 1~3.3.4.4 2. ~andrm'Is may 'nave st~f~ng or vo'mte newels within the first tread on stairways in Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and within individual dwelling units of Group R, Division I Occupancies. The handgrip portion of handrails shall not be less than 11/4 inches (32 mm) nor more than 2 inches (51 mm) in cross- sectional dimension or the shape shall provide an equivalent grip- ping surface. The handgrip portion of handrails shall have a smooth surface with no sharp comers. Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less than tl/2 inches (38 mm) between the wall and the handrail. 1003.3.3.7 Guardrails. Stairways open on one or both sides shall have guardrails as required by Section 509. 1003.3.3.8 Alternative stairways, 1003.3.3.8.1 Circular stairways. Circular stairways conform- ing to the requirements of this section may be used as a means of egress component in any occupancy. The minimum width of run shall not be less than 10 inches (254 mm) and the smaller stairway radius shall not be less than twice the width of the stairway. 1003.3.3.8.2 Winding stairways. In Group R, Division 3 Occu- pancies and in private stairways in Group R, Division 1 Occupan- cies, winding stairways may be used if the required width of run is provided at a point not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from the side of the stairway where the treads are narrower, but in no case shall the width of run be Iess than 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. 1003.3.3.8.3 Spiral stairways. In Group R, Division 3 Occupan- cies and in private stairways within individual units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, spiral stairways may be installed. A spi- ral stairway is a stairway having a closed circular form in its plan view with uniform section shaped treads attached to and radiating about a minimum diameter supporting column. Such stairways may be used as a required means of egress component where the area served is limited to 400 square feet (37.16 m2). The tread shall provide a clear walking area measuring at least 26 inches (660 mm) from the outer edge of the supporting column to the inner edge of the handrail. The effective tread is delineated by the nosing radius line, the exterior arc (inner edge of railing) and the overlap radius line (nosing radius line of tread above). Effective tread dimensions are taken along a line perpendicular to the center line of the tread. A run of at least 7t/2 inches (191 mm) shall be provided at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from where the tread is the narrowest. The rise shall be sufficient to provide a headroom clearance of not less than 6 feet 6 inches (1981 mm); however, such rise shall not exceed 91/2 inches (241 mm). 1003.3.3.9 Interior stairway construction. Interior stairways shall be constructed based on type of construction requirements as specified in Sections 602.4, 603.4, 604.4, 605.4 and 606.4. Except where enclosed usable space under stairs is prohibited by Section 1005.3.3.6, the walls and soffits of such enclosed space shall be protected on the enclosed side as required for one-hour fire-resistive construction. Stairways exiting directly to the exterior of a building four or more stories in height shall be provided with a means for emer- gency entry for fire department access. (See the Fire Code.) 1003.3.3.10 Protection of exterior wall openings. All openings in the exter/or wall below and within 10 feet (3048 mm), measured horizontally, of openings in an interior exit stairway serving a building over two stories in height or a floor level having such openings in two or more floors below, shall be protected by fixed or self-closing fire assemblies having a three-fourths-hour fire- protection rating. See Section 1006.3.3.1. 1-110 EXCEPTIONS: 1. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. 2. Protection of exterior wall openings is not required where the exterior openings in the interior stairway are protected by fixed or self- closing tire assemblies having a three-fourths-hour tire-protection rating. 3. Protection of openings is not required for open parking garages conforming to Section 405. 1003.3.3.11 Stairway to roof. In buildings four or more stories in height, one stairway shall extend to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slope steeper than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33% slope). 1003.3.3.12 Roof hatches. All required interior stairways that extend to the top floor in any building four or more stories in height shall have, at the highest point of the stair shaft, an approved hatch openable to the exterior not less than 16 square feet (1.5 m2) in area and having a minimum dimension of 2 feet (610 mm). EXCEPTION: A roof hatch need not be provided on pressurized enclosures or on stairways that extend to the roof with an opening onto that roof. 1003.3.3.13 Stairway identification. Stairway identification signs shall be located at each floor level in all enclosed stairways in buildings four or more stories in height. Such signs shall iden- tify the stairway, indicate whether or not there is roof access, the floor level, and the upper and lower terminus of the stairway. The sign shall be located approximately 5 feet (1524 mm) above the landing floor in a position that is readily visible when the door is in either the open or closed position. Signs shall comply with requirements of UBC Standard 10-2. 1003.3.4 Ramps. 1003.3.4.1 General. Ramps used as a component in a means of egress system shall conform to the requirements of Section 1003.3.4. EXCEPTION: Ramped aisles within assembly rooms shall con- form to the requirements in Section 1004.3.2. 1003.3.4.2 Width. The width of ramps shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, but shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein and in Chapter 11. Ramps serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall not be less than 36 inches (9t4 mm) in width. Handrails may project into the required width a distance of 3 t/2 inches (89 mm) from each side of a ramp. Other projections, such as trim and similar decorative features, may project into the required width 1 ~/2 inches (38 mm) from each side. 1003.3.4.3 Slope. The slope of ramps required by Chapter 1 t that are located within an accessible route of travel shall not be steeper than 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.3% slope). The slope of other ramps shall not be steeper than 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (12.5% slope). 1003,3.4.4 Landings. Ramps having slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5% slope) shall have landings at the top and bottom, and at least one intermediate landing shall be pro- vided for each 5 feet (1524 mm) of vertical rise measured between the horizontal planes of adjacent landings. Top landings and inter- mediate landings shall have a dimension measured in the direction of ramp run of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm). Landings at the bot- tom of ramps shall have a dimension in the direction of ramp mn of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the minimum dimension of the landing to less than 42 inches (1067 mm) and shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm) when fully open. 1004.2.3.3 · Where ramp access is provided to comply with the require- ments of Chapter 11 and a door swings over a landing, the landing shall extend at least 24 inches (610 mm) beyond the latch edge of the door, measured parallel to the door in the closed position, and shall have a length measured in the direction of travel through the doorway of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm). 1003.3.4.5 Handrails. Ramps having slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5% slope) shall have handrails as required for stairways, except that intermediate handrails shall not be required. Ramped aisles serving fixed seating shall have hand- rails as required in Section 1004.3.2. 1003.3.4.6 Guardrails. Ramps open on one or both sides shall have guardrails as required by Section 509. 1003.3.4.7 Construction. Ramps shall be constructed as required for stairways. 1003.3.4.8 Surface. The surface of ramps shall be roughened or shall be of slip-resistant materials. SECTION 1004 -- THE EXIT ACCESS 1004.1 General. The exit access is that portion of a means of egress system between any occupied point in a building or struc- ture and a door of the exit. Components that may be selectively included in the exit access include aisles, hallways and corridors, in addition to those means of egress components described in Sec- tion 1003,3. 1004.2 Exit-access Design Requirements. 1004.2.1 General. The exit access portion of the means of egress system shall comply with the applicable design requirements of Section 1004.2. For the purposes of Section 1004.2, the term "exit-access doorway" shall mean the point of entry to one portion of the building or structure from another along the path of exit travel. An exit-access doorway occurs where access to all exits is not direct (see Section 1004.2.3). An exit-access doorway does not necessarily include a door. When a detailed requirement speci- fies an "exit-access door," however, then a door shall be included as a portion of the doorway. 1004.2.2 Travel through intervening rooms. The required access to exits from any portion of a building shall be directly from the space under consideration to an exit or to a corridor that pro- vides direct access to an exit. Exit access shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms. EXCEPTIONS: i. Access to exits may occur through foyers, lob- bies and reception rooms. 2. Where access to only one exit is required from a space under con- sideration, exit access may occur through an adjoining or intervening room, which in turn provides direct access to an exit or to a corridor that provides direct access to an exit. 3. Rooms with a cumulative occupant load of less than I0 may access exits through more than one intervening room. 4. Where access to more than one exit is required from a space under consideration, such spaces may access one required exit through an adjoining or intervening room, which in turn provides direct access to an exit or to a corridor that provides direct access to an exit. All other required access to exits shall be directly from the space under consider- ation to an exit or to a corridor that provides direct access to an exit. 5. In a one- or two-story building classified as a Group F, Group S or Group H, Division 5 Occupancy, offices and similar administrative areas may have access to two required exits through an adjoining or intervening room, which in turn provides direct access to an exit or to a corridor that provides direct access to an exit, if the building is equigped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and is pro- vided with smoke and heat ventilation as specified in Section 906. Such areas shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the major use. 6. Rooms within dwelling units may access exits through more than one intervening room. Hallways shall be considered as intervening rooms. Interior courts enclosed on all sides shall be considered as inte- rior intervening rooms. EXCEPTION: Such courts not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width and not less than the width determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3 and providing direct access to the exit need not be considered intervening rooms. In other than dwelling units, a means of egress shall not pass through kitchens, storerooms, restrooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. A means of egress serving other than Group H Occupancies shall not pass through rooms that contain Group H Occupancies. 1004.2.3 Access to exits. 1004.2.3.1 General. Exits shall be provided from each building level. Additionally, access to such exits shall be provided from all occupied areas within building levels. The maximum number of exits required from any story, basement or individual space shall be maintained until arrival at grade or the public way. 1004.2.3.2 From individual floors. For the purposes of Section 1004.2, floors, stories, occupied roofs and similar designations of building levels other than basements shall be considered synony- mous. Every occupant on the first story shall have access to not less than one exit and not less than two exits when required by Table 10-A. Every occupant in basements and on stories other than the first story shall have access to not less than two exits. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Second stories having an occupant load tess than I0 may be provided with access to only one exit. 2. Two or more dwelling units on the second story or in a basement may have access to only one exit where the total occupant load served by that exit does not exceed I0. 3. Except as provided in Table i0-A, access to only one exit need be provided from the second floor or a basement within an individual dwelling unit or a Group R, Division 3 congregate residence. 4. Where the third floor within an individual dwelling unit or a Group R, Division 3 congregate residence does not exceed 500 square feet (46.45 m2), access to only one exit need be provided from that floor. 5. Occupied roofs on Group R, Division 3 Occupancies may have access to only one exit where such occupied areas are less than 500 square feet (46.45 m2) and are located no higher than immediately above the second story. 6. Floors and basements used exclusively for the service of the building may have access to only one exit. For the purposes of this ex- ception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices and simi- lar uses shall not be considered as providing service to the building. NO cumulative or contributing occupant loads from adjacent levels need be considered when determining the number of required exits from a given level. 1004,2.3.3 From individual spaces. Alt occupied portions of the building shall have access to not less than one exit or exit-access doorway. Access to not less than two exits, exit-access doorways or combination thereof shall be provided when the individual or cumulative occupant load served by a portion of the exit access is equal to, or greater than, that listed in Table 10-A. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Elevator lobbies may have access to only one exit or exit-access doorway provided the use of such exit or exit-access doorway does not require keys, tools, special knowledge or effort. 2. Storage rooms, laundry rooms and maintenance offices not exceeding 300 square feet (27.87 m2) in floor area may be provided with access to only one exit or exit-access doorway. 1-111 1004,2.3.4 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1004,3,2,3,1 1004.2.3.4 Additional access to exits. Access to not less than three exits, exit-access doorways or combination thereof shall be provided when the individual or cumulative occupant load served by the exit access is 501 to 1,000. Access to not less than four exits, exit-access doorways or com- bination thereof shall be provided when the individual or cumula- tive occupant load served by the exit access exceeds 1,000. 1004.2.4 Separation of exits or exit-access doorways. Where two or more exits or exit-access doorways are required from any levet or portion of the building, at least two of the exits or exit- access doop, vays shaI1 be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served measured in a straight line between the center of such exits or exit-access doorways. Additional exits or exit-access doorways shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked, the others witl be available. EXCEPTION: The separation distance determined in accordance w/th this section may be measured along a direct path of exit travel within a corridor serving exit enclosures. The walls of any such exit enclosure shall not be less than 30 feet (9144 mm). measured in a straight line. from the walls of another exit enclosure. 1004.2.5 Travel distance. 1004.2.5.1 General. Travel distance is that distance an occupant must travel from any point within occupied portions of the exit access to the door of the nearest exit. Travel distance shall be mea- sured in a straight line along the path of exit travel from the most remote point through the center of exit-access doorways to the center of the exit door. Travel distance shall include that portion of the path of exit travel through or around permanent construction features and building elements. Travel around tables, chairs, fur- nishings, cabinets and similar temporary or movable fixtures or equipment need not be considered as the normal presence of such items is factored into the permitted travel distance. Unless prohibited elsewhere in this chapter, travel within the exit access may occur on multiple levels by way of unenclosed stairways or ramps. Where the path of exit travel includes unen- closed stairways or ramps ~vithin the exit access, the distance of travel on such means of egress components shall also be included in the travel distance measurement. The measurement along stair- ways shall be made on a plane parallel and tangent to the stair tread nosings in the center of the stairway. 1004.2.5.2 Maximum travel distance. The travel distance to at least one exit shall not exceed that specified in this section. Special travel distance requirements are contained in other sec- tions of this code as follows: 1. For atria, see Section 402.5. 2. For Group E Occupancies, see Section 1007.3. 3. For Group H Occupancies, see Section 1007.4. 4. For mails, see Sections 404.4.3 and 404.4.5. 1004.2.5.2.1 Nonsprinklered buildings. In buildings not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the travel distance shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm). 1004.2.5.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. In buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the travel distance shall not exceed 250 feet (76 200 mm). 1004.2.5.2.3 Corridor increases. The travel distances speci- fied in Sections 1004.2.5.2.1, 1004.2.5.2.2, 1004.2.5.2.4 and ~.DD4.2.5.2.5 may 'be ~ncreased up to an additional 100 feet (30 480 mm) provided that the last portion of exit access leading to 1-112 the exit occurs within a corridor. The length of such corridor shall not be less than the amount of the increase taken, in feet (mm). 1004.2.5.2.4 Open parking garages. In a Group S, Division 4 open parking garage as defined in Section 311.9, the travel dis- tance shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) in a building not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and 400 feet (121 920 mm) in a building equipped with an automatic sprin- kler system throughout. The travel distance may be measured to open stairways, which are permitted in accordance with Section 1005.3.3.1. 1004.2.5.2.5 Factory, hazardous and storage occupancies. In a one-story building classified as a Group H, Division 5 aircraft re- pair hangar, or as a Group F or Group S Occupancy, the travel dis- tance shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) and may be increased to 400 feet (12t 920 mm) if the building is equipped with an auto- matic sprinkler system throughout and is also provided with smoke and heat ventilation as specified in Section 906. 1004.2.6 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit-access doorxvay is required, the exit access shall be arranged such that there are no dead ends in hallways and corridors more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. 1004.3 Exit-access Components. 1004.3.1 General. Exit-access components incorporated into the design of the exit-access portion of the means of egress system shalI comply with the requirements of Section 1004.3. 1004.3.2 Aisles. 1004.3.2.1 General. Aisies serving as a portion of an exit access in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1004.3.2. Aisles shall be provided from all occupied portions of the exit access that contain seats, tables, furnishings, displays, and similar fixtures or equipment. 1004.3.2.2 Width in occupancies without fixed seats. The width of aisles in occupancies without fixed seats shall be deter- mined in accordance with the following: 1. In areas serving employees only, the minimum aisle width shall be 24 inches (610 mm), but not less than the width deter- mined as specified in Section 1003.2.3. 2. In public areas of Groups B and M Occupancies, and in assembly' occupancies without fixed seats, the minimum dear aisle xvidth shall be 36 inches (914 mm) where seats, tables, fur- nishings, displays and similar fixtures or equipment are placed on only one side of the aisle and 44 inches (1118 mm) where such fix- tures or equipment are placed on both sides of the aisle. The required width of aisles shall be unobstructed. EXCEPTION: Handrails and doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half. Other nonstructurat projections such as trim and similar decorative fea- tures may project into the required width 11/2 inches (38 mm) from each side. 1004.3.2.3 Occupancies with fixed seats. Aisles in occupancies with fixed seats shall comply with the requirements of this section. 1004.3.2.3.1 Width. The clear width of aisles shall be based on the number of fixed seats served by such aisles. The required width of aisles serving fixed seats shall not be used for any other purpose. The minimum clear width of aisles in buildings without smoke- protected assembly seating shall be in accordance with Table 10-C. The minimum clear width of aisles in buildings where smoke- protected assembly seating has been provided, and for which an 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1004.3.2.3.1 1004.3.2.5.2 approved life-safety evaluation has also been conducted, shall be in accordance with Table 10-D. For Table 10-D, the number of seats specified must be within a single assembly place, and inter- polation shall be permitted between the specified values shown. For both tables, the minimum clear widths shown shall be modi- fied in accordance with the following: 1. Where risers exceed 7 inches (178 mm) in height, multiply the stairway width in the tables by factorA, where: A = i + (riser height- 7.0 inches) (4-1) 5 (riser height - 178 mm) For SI: A = 1 + 127 Where risers do not exceed 7 inches (t78 mm) in height, A = t. 2. Stairxvays not having a handrail within a 30-inch (762 mm) horizontal distance shall be 25 percent wider than otherwise cal- culated, i.e.. multiply by B = 1.25. For all other stairs, B = 1. 3. Ramps steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10% slope) where used in ascent shall have their width increased by 10 percent, i.e.. multiply by C = 1.10. For ramps not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10% slope), C = 1. Where fixed seats are arranged in rows, the clear ~vidth of aisles shall not be less than set forth above or less than the following minimum widths: 3.t Forty-eight inches (1219 mm) for stairways having seating on both sides. 3.2 Thirty-six inches (914 mm) for stairways having seat- ing on one side. 3.3 Twenty-three inches (584 mm) between a stairway handrail and seating where the aisles are subdivided by the handrail. 3.4 Forty-two inches (1067 mm) for level or ramped aisles having seating on both sides. 3.5 Thirtv-six inches (914 mm) for level or ramped aisles having seating on one side. 3.6 Twentv-three inches (584 mm) between a stairway handrail and seating where an aisle does not serve more than five rows on one side. Where exit access is possible in two directions, the width of such aisles shall be uniform throughout their length. Where aisles converge to form a single path of exit travel, the aisle width shall not be less than the combined required width of the converging aisles. 1004.3.2.3.2 Seat spacing. Where seating ro~vs have 14 or less seats, the minimum clear width of aisle accessways shall not be less than 12 inches (305 mm) measured as the clear horizontal dis- tance from the back of the row or guardrail ahead and the nearest projection of the row behind. Where seats are automatic or self- rising, measurement may be made with the seats in the raised posi- tion. Where seats are not automatic or self-rising, the minimum clear width shall be measured with the seat in the down position. The clear width shall be increased as follows: 1. For rows of seating served by aisles or doorways at both ends, there shall be no more than 100 seats per row. The minimum clear width of I2 inches (305 mm) for aisle accessways shall be increased by 0.3 inch (7.6 mm) for every additional seat beyond 14, but the minimum clear width need not exceed 22 inches (559 mm). If the aisles are dead-ended, see Section 1004.3.2.4 for fur- ther limitations. EXCEPTION: For smoke-protected assembly seating, the row length limits, beyond which the minimum clear width of [2 inches (305 mm) must be increased, may be in accordance with Table 10-E. 2. For rows of seating served by an aisle or door~vay at one end only, the minimum clear width of 12 inches (305 mm) for aisle access~vays shall be increased by 0.6 inch (15 mm) for every addi- tional seat beyond seven, but the minimum clear width need not exceed 22 inches (559 mm). EXCEPTION: For smoke-protected assembly seating, : the row length limits, beyond which the minimum clear width of 12 inches (305 mm) must be increased, may be in accordance with Table 10-E. In addition, the distance to the point where the occupant has a choice of two directions of travel to an exit shall not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) from the point where the occupant is seated. EXCEPTION: For smoke-protected assembly seating, the dis- tance to the point where the occupant has a choice of two directions of travel to an exit may be increased to 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the point where the occupant is seated. 1004.3.2.4 Aisle termination. A/sles shall terminate at a cross aisle, vomitory, foyer or doorway. Aisles shall not have a dead end more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A longer dead-end aisle is permitted where seats served by the dead-end aisle are not more than 24 seats from another aisle measured along a row of seats having a minimum clear width of 12 inches (305 mm) plus 0.6 inch (15 mm) for each additional seat above seven in a row. 2. When seats are without backrests, dead ends in vertical aisles shall not exceed a distance oil' i6 rows. 3. For smoke-protected assembly seating, the dead ends in vertical aisles shall not exceed a distance of 2t rows. 4. For smoke-protected assembly seating, a longer dead-end aisle is permitted where seats served by the dead-end aisle are no more than 40 seats from another aisle, measured along a row of seats having an aisle accessway with a minimum clear width of i2 inches (305 mm) plus 0.3 inch (7.6 mm) for each additional seat above seven in the foxy. Each end of a cross aisle shall terminate at an aisle, vomitory, foyer or doorway. 1004.3.2.5 Aisle steps. 1004.3.2.5.1 Where prohibited. Steps shali not be used in aisles having a slope of 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (12.5% slope) or less. 1004.3.2.5.2 Where required. Aisles with a slope steeper than 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (12.5% slope) shall consist ora series of risers and treads extending across the entire width of the aisle. The height of risers shall not be more than 8 inches (203 mm) nor less than 4 inches (102 mm) and the tread run shall not be less than i1 inches (279 mm). The riser height shall be uniform within each flight and the tread run shall be uniform throughout the aisle. Variations in mn or height between adjacent treads or risers shall not exceed 3/16 inch (4.8 mm). EXCEPTION: Where the slope of aisle steps and the adjoining seating area is the same, the riser heights may be increased to a maxi- mum of 9 inches (229 mm) and may be nonuniform, but only to the extent necessitated by changes in the slope of the adjoining seating area to maintain adequate sight lines. Variations may exceed 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) between adjacent risers, provided the exact location of such varia- tions is identified with a marking stripe on each tread at the nosing or leading edge adjacent to the nonuniform riser. The marking stripe shall be distinctively different from the contrasting marking stripe. A contrasting marking stripe or other approved marking shall be provided on each tread at the nosing or leading edge such that the location of each tread is readily apparent when viewed in descent. Such stripe shall be a minimum of t inch (25 mm) wide and a maximum of 2 inches (51 mm) wide. 1-113 1004.3.2.5.2 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1004.3.4.3.1 EXCEPTION: The marking stripe may be omitted where tread sur- faces are such that the location of each tread is readily apparent when viewed in descent. 1004.3.2.6 Ramp slope. The slope of ramped aisles shall not be more than 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (12.5% slope). Ramped aisles shall have a slip-resistant surface. 1004.3.2.7 Handrails. Handrails shall comply with the height, size and shape dimensions set forth in Section 1003.3.3.6, and ends shall be returned or shall have rounded terminations or bends. Ramped aisles having a slope steeper than 1 unit vertical in t5 units horizontal (6.7% slope) and aisle stairs (two or more adja- cent steps) shall have handrails located either at the side or within the aisle width. Handrails may project into the required aisle width a distance of 31/2 inches (89 mm). EXCEPTIONS: 1. Handrails may be omitted on ramped aisles having a slope not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (i2.5% slope) and having fixed seats on both sides of the aisle. 2. Handrails may be omitted where a guardrail is at the side of an aisle that conforms to the size and shape requirements for handrails. Handrails located within the aisle width shall be discontinuous with gaps or breaks at intervals not to exceed five rows. These gaps or breaks shall have a clear width of not less than 22 inches (559 mm) nor more than 36 inches (914 mm) measured horizon- tally. Such handrails shall have an additional intermediate hand- rail located 12 inches (305 mm) below the main handrail. 1004.3.3 Hallways. 1004.3.3.1 General. Hallways serving as a portion of the exit access in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1004.3.3. Hallways may be used as an exit-access component unless specifically prohibited based on requirements specified elsewhere in this chapter. For exit-access design purposes, hallways shall be considered as intervening rooms. 1004.3.3.2 Width. The width of hallways shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, but such width shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein. Hallways serv- ing an occupant load of less than 50 shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. The required width of hallways shall be unobstructed. EXCEPTION: Doors, when fully opened, and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (I78 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half. Other nonstructurat projections such as trim and similar decorative fea- tures may project into the required width I[/2 inches (38 mm) from each side. 1004.3.3.3 Construction. Hallways are not required to be of fire- resistive construction unless a building element of the hallway is required to be of fire-resistive construction by some other provi- sion of this code. Hallways in buildings of Types I or II construction shah be of noncombustible construction, except where combustible materi- als are permitted in applicable building elements by other provi- sions of this code. Hallways in buildings of Types III, IV or V construction may be of combustible or noncombustible construc- tion. Hallways may have walls of any height. Partitions, rails, count- ers and similar space dividers not over 6 feet (1829 mm) in height above the floor shall not be construed to form a hallway. 1004.3.3.40[}enin§s. There is no restriction as to the amount and type of openings permitted in hallways, unless protection of open- ings is required by some other provision of this code. 1-114 1004.3.3.5 Elevator lobbies. Elevators opening into hallways need not be provided with elevator lobbies unless smoke- and draft-control assemblies are required for the protection of elevator door openings by some other provision of this code. 1004.3.4 Corridors. 1004.3.4.1 General. Corridors serving as a portion of an exit access in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1004.3.4. For restrictions on the use of corridors to convey air, see Chapter 6 of the Mechanical Code. 1004.3.4.2 Width. The width of corridors shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, but such width shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein. Corridors serv- ing an occupant load of less than 50 shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. The required width of corridors shall be unobstructed. EXCEPTION: Doors, when fully opened, and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (t78 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half. Other nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative fea- tures may project into the required width ii/,_ inches (38 mm) from each side. 1004.3.4.3 Construction. Corridors shall be full,,, enclosed by walls, a floor, a ceiling and permitted protected openings. The wails and ceilings of corridors shall be constructed of fire-resis- tive materials as specified in Section 1004.3.4.3.i. EXCEPTIONS: i. One-story buildings housing Group F, Division 2 and Group S. Division 2 Occupancies. 2. Corridors more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in width where occupan- cies served by such corridors have at least one exit independent from the corridor. (See Chapter 4 for covered malls.) 3. in Group I. Division 3 Occupancies such as jaits, prisons, reform- atories and similar buildings with open-barred cells forming corridor walls, the corridors and cell doors need not be fire-resistive. 4. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construc- tion within office spaces having an occupant load of i00 or less when the entire story in which the space is located is equipped with an auto- matic sprinkler system throughout and an automatic smoke-detection system installed within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. 5. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construc- tion within office spaces having an occupant load of t00 or less when the building in which the space is located is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout. 6. In Group B office buildings of Type L Type II-FR and Type II- one-hour construction, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire- resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the entire story in which the space is located is equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system and an automatic smoke-detection system is installed within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall acti- vate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. Corridor floors are not required to be of fire-resistive construc- tion unless specified by some other provision of this code. Corridors in buildings of Type I or II construction shall be of noncombustible construction, except where combustible materi- als are permitted in applicable building elements by other provi- sions of this code. Corridors in buildings of T~vpe III, IV or V construction may be of combustible or noncombustible construc- tion. 1004.3.4.3.1 Fire-resistive materials. Corridor walls shall be constructed of materials approved for one-hour fire-resistive construction on each side. Corridor walls shall extend vertically to a floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling constructed in accordance with one of the following: 1. The corridor-side fire-resistive membrane of the corridor wall shall terminate at the corridor ceiling membrane constructed /. C 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1004,3.4,3.1 ~ l oo5.$.2. '~ ;z C of materials approved for a one-hour fire-resistive floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling assembly to include suspended ceilings, dropped ceilings and lay-in roof-ceiling panels, which are a portion of a fire-resistive assembly. The room-side fire-resistive membrane of the corridor wall shall terminate at the underside of a floor or roof constructed of materials approved for a one-hour fire-resistive floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling assembly. EXCEPTION: Where the corridor ceiling is an element of not less than a one-hour fire-resistive floor-ceiling or roof-ce/ling assembly at the entire story., both sides of corridor walls may terminate at the ceiling membrane. 2. The corridor ceiling may be constructed of materials approved for a fire-resistive wall assembly. When this method is utilized, the corridor-side fire-resistive membrane of the corridor wall shall terminate at the lower ceiling membrane and the room- side fire-resistive membrane of the corridor wall shall terminate at the upper ceiling membrane. Corridor ceilings of noncombustible construction may be sus- pended below the fire-resistive ceiling membrane. For wall and ceiling finish requirements, see Table 8-B. 1004.3.4.3.2 Openings. Openings in corridors shall be protected in accordance ~vith the requirements of this section. EXCEPTIONS: i. Corridors that are excepted from fire-resistive requirements by Section 1004.3.4.3. 2. Corridors on the exterior walls of buildings may have unprotected openings to the exterior when permitted by Table 5-A. 3. Corridors in multitheater complexes may have unprotected open- ings where each motion picture auditorium has at least one half of its required exit or exit-access doorways opening directly to the exterior or into an exit passageway. 1004.3.4.3.2.1 Doors. Alt exit-access doorways and doorways from unoccupied areas to a corridor shall be protected by tightfit- ting smoke- and draft-control assemblies having a fire-protection rating of not tess than 20 minutes when tested in accordance with UBC Standard 7-2, Part II. Such doors shall not have louvers, mail slots or similar openings. The door and frame shall bear an approved label or other identification showing the rating thereof, followed by the letter "S," the name of the manufacturer and the identification of the service conducting the inspection of materials and workmanship at the factory during fabrication and assembly. Doors shall be maintained self-closing or shall be automatic clos- ing by actuation of a smoke detector in accordance with Section 713.2. Smoke- and draft-control door assemblies shall be pro- vided with a gasket installed so as to provide a seal where the door meets the stop on both sides and across the top. EXCEPTION: View ports may be installed if they require a hole not larger than 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter through the door, have at least a t/4-inch-thick (6.4 mm) glass disc and the holder is of metal that will not melt out when subject to temperatures of t,700°F (927°C). Exit doors from a corridor shall comply with the requirements for the individual exit component being accessed as specified elsewhere in this chapter. 1004.3.4.3.2.2 Windows. Windows in corridor walls shall be protected by fixed glazing listed and labeled or marked for a fire- protection rating of at least three-fourths hour and complying with Sections 713.8 and 713.9. The total area of windows in a corridor shall not exceed 25 percent of *he area of a common wall with any room. 1004.3.4.3.2.3 Duct openings. For duct openings in corridors, see Sections 713,10 and 713.11. Where both smoke dampers and f'rre dampers are required by Sections 713.10 and 713.11, com- bination fire/smoke dampers shall be :.med. 1004.3.4.4 Intervening rooms. Corridors shall not be inter- rupted by intervening rooms. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Foyers, lobbies or reception rooms constructed as required for corridors shall not be construed as intetwening rooms. 2. tn fully sprinklered office buildings, corridors may lead through enclosed elevator lobbies if alt areas of the building have access to at least one required exit without passing through the elevator lobby. 1004.3.4.5 Elevators. Elevators opening into a corridor shall be provided with an elevator lobby at each floor containing such a corridor. The lobby shall completely separate the elevators from the corridor by construction conforming to Section 1004.3.4.3.1 and all openings into the lobby wall contiguous with the corridor shall be protected as' required by Section 1004.3.4.3.2. EXCEPTIONS: I. In office buildings, separations need not be pro- vided from a street floor elevator lobby, provided the entire street floor is protected with an automatic sprinkler system. 2. Elevators not required to meet the shaft enclosure requirements of Section 711. 3. Where additional doors are provided in accordance with Section 3007. Elevator lobbies shall comply with the requirements of Section 3002. SECTION 1005 -- THE EXIT 1005.1 General, The exit is that portion of the means of egress system between the exit access and the exit discharge or the public way. Components that may be selectively included in the exit include exterior exit doors, exit enclosures, exit passageways and horizontal exits, in addition to those common means of egress components described in Section 1003.3. 1005.2 Exit Design Requirements. The exit portion of the means of egress system shall comply with the applicable design requirements of this section. 1005.2.1 Separation of exits. Exits shall be separated in accord- ance with the requirements of Section 1004.2.4. 1005.2.2 Travel distance. Travel distance shall not be limited within an exit enclosure or exit passageway, which complies with the applicable requirements of Section 1005.3. 1005.2.3 Travel through intervening rooms. Exits shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms. EXCEPTIONS: 1~. Horizontal exits may lead to an exit-access ele- ment complying with the requirements of Section 1004, 2. In office buildings, and Group I, Division 1.1 hospitals and nurs- ing homes, a maximum of 50 percent of the exits may pass through a street-floor lobby, provided the entire street floor is protected with an automatic sprinkler system. 1005.3 Exit Components. 1005.3.1 General. Exit components incorporated into the design of the exit portion of the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1005.3. Once a given level of fire-resistive protection is achieved in an exit component, the fire-resistive time-period of such component shall not be reduced until arrival at the exit discharge or the public way. EXCEPTION: Horizontal exits may lead to an exit-access element complying with the requirements of Section 1004. Doors of exit components that open directly to the exterior of a building shall not be located in areas where openings are not per- mitted due to location on property by Table 5-A. 1005.3.2 Exterior exit doors. 1005.3.2.1 General. Exterior exit doors serving as an exit in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of 1-115 Section 1005.3.2. Buildings or structures used for human occu- pancy shall have at least one exterior exit door that meets the requirements of Section 1003.3.1.3. 1005.3.2.2 Detailed requirements. Exterior exit doors shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 1003.3.1. 1005.3.2.3 Arrangement. Exterior exit doors shall lead directly to the exit discharge or the public way. 1005.3.3 Exit enclosures. 1005.3.3.1 General. Exit enclosures serving as an exit in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1005,3.3. Exit enclosures shall not be used for any purpose other than as a means of egress. Interior stairways, ramps or escalators shall be enclosed as spe- cified in this section. EXCEPTIONS: I. In other than Groups H and I Occupancies, an exit enclosure need not be provided for a sta/rway, ramp or escalator serving only one adjacent floor. Any two such atmospherically inter- connected floors shall not communicate with other floors. For enclo- sure of escalators serving Groups B, F, M and S Occupancies, see Sections 304.6, 306.6, 309.6 and 311.6. 2. Stairways in Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and stairways within individual dwelling units in Group R, Division I Occupancies need not be enclosed. 3. Stairs in open parking garages, as defined in Section 311.9, need not be enclosed. 1005.3.3.2 Construction. Exit enclosures shall be of fire-resis- tive construction as follows: 1. In buildings of other than Type I- or Type tI-F.R, construction and less than four stories in height, exit enclosures shall not be of tess than one-hour fire-resistive construction. 2. In buildings of Type I- or Type I-[-F.R. construction of any height, exit enclosures shall not be of less than two-hour fire-resis- tive constructior,. 3. In buildings of any type of construction and four or more sto- ries in height, exit enclosures shall not be of less than two-hour fire-resistive construction. EXCEPTION: In sprinkler-protected parking garages restricted to the storage of private or pleasure-type motor vehicles, exit enclosures may be enclosed with glazing meeting the requirements of Sections 713.7,713.8 and 713.9. Exit enclosures in buildings of Type I or II construction shall be of noncombustible construction except where combustible mate- rials are permitted in applicable building elements by other provi- sions of this code. Exit enclosures in buildings of Type III, IV or V construction may be of combustible or noncombustible construc- tion. 1005.3.3.3 Extent of enclosure. Exit enclosures shall be contin- uous and fully enclose all portions of the stairway or ramp to include parts of floors connecting stairway flights. Exit enclosures shall exit directly to the exterior of the building or shall include an exit passageway on the ~ound floor leading from the exit enclo- sure directly to the exterior of the building. Openings into the exit passageway shall comply with the requirements of Section 1005.3.3.5. EXCEPTIONS: I. Exit passageways are not required from unen- closed stairways or ramps. 2. In office buildings, and Group I, Division 1.I hospitals and nurs- ing homes, a maximum of 50 percent of the exits may pass through a street-floor lobby, provided the entire street floor is protected with an automatic sprinkler system. 10~)5.3.3.4 Barrier. A stairway in an exit enclosure shall not con- tinue below the grade level exit unless an approved barrier is pro- 1-116 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE vided at the ground-floor level to prevent persons from accidentally continuing into the basement. Directional exit signs shall be provided as specified in Section 1003,2.8. 1005.3.3.5 Openings and penetrations. Openings in exit enclo- sures shall be limited to those necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces into the enclosure and those necessary for egress from the enclosure. EXCEPTION: Exit enclosures on the exterior walls of buildings may have unprotected openings to the exterior when permitted by Table 5-A. All interior exit doors in an exit enclosure shall be protected by a fire assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than one hour where one-hour enclosure construction is permitted in Sec- tion 1005.3.3.2 and one and one-half hours where two-hour enclo- sure construction is required by Section 1005.3.3.2. Such doors shall be maintained self-closing or shall be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector as specified in Section 713.2. All hold-open devices shall be listed for the intended purpose and shall close or release the fire assembly to the closed position in the event of a power failure, The maximum transmitted temperature end point for such doors shall not exceed 450°F (232°C) above ambient at the end of 30 minutes of the fire exposure specified in UBC Standard 7-2. Penetrations into or through an exit enclosure are prohibited except for those serving the exit enclosure such as ductwork and equipment necessary for independent stairway pressurization, sprinkler piping, standpipes and electrical conduit terminating in a listed box not exceeding 16 square inches (10 323 mm2) in area. Penetrations and communicating openings between exit enclo- sures in the same building are not permitted regardless of their protection. 1005.3.3.6 Use of space under stairway or ramp. There shall not be enclosed usable space under stairways or ramps in an exit enclosure. The open space under such stairways shall not be used for any purpose. 1005.3.3.7 Pressurized enclosure. In a building having a floor level used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, all required exit enclosures shall be pressurized in accordance with Section 905 and this section. Pressurization shall occur automati- cally upon activation of an approved fire alarm system. EXCEPTION: If the building is not equipped with a fire alarm sys- tem, pressurization shall be upon activation of a spot-type smoke detector listed for releasing service located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of each vestibule entry. A controlled relief vent capable of discharging a rainimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1180 L/s) of air at the design pressure difference shall be located in the upper portion of such pressurized exit enclosures. 1005.3.3.7.1 Vestibules. Pressurized exit enclosures shall be provided with a pressurized entrance vestibule that complies with the requirements of this section. 1005.3.3.7.1.1 Vestibule size. Vestibules shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm) in width and not less than 72 inches (1829 mm) in the direction of travel. 1005.3.3.7.1.2 Vestibule construction. Vestibules shall have walls, floors and ceilings of not less than two-hour fire-resistive construction, 1005.3.3.7.1.3 Vestibule doors. The door assembly from the building into the vestibule shrdl not have tess than a one and one- half hour fire-protection rat/~ng, and the door assembly from the vestibule to the exit enclosu re shall be a smoke- and draft-control assembly having not less ti:mn a 20-minute fire-protection rating. C 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1005.3.3.7.1.3 1005.3.5.4. C Doors shall be maintained self-closing or shall be automatic clos- ing by activation of a smoke detector installed in accordance with Section 713. All hold-open devices shall be listed for the intended purpose and shall close or release the fire assembly to the closed position in the event of a power failure. The maximum transmitted temperature end point for the vestibule entry doors shall not exceed 450°F (232°C) above ambient at the end of 30 minutes of the fire exposure specified in UBC Standard 7-2. 1005.3.3.7.1.4 Pressure differences. The minimum pressure differences within the vestibule with the doors closed shall be 0.05-inch water gage (12.44 Pa) positive pressure relative to the fire floor and 0.05-inch water gage (12.44 Pa) negative pressure relative to the exit enclosure. No pressure difference is required relative to a nonfire floor. 1005.3.3.7.1.5 Standpipes. Fire department standpipe connec- tions and valves serving the floor shall be within the vestibule and located in such a manner so as not to obstruct egress where hose lines are connected and charged. 1005.3.4 Exit passageways. 1005.3.4.1 General. Exit passageways serving as an exit in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1005.3.4-. Exit passageways shall not be used for any pur- pose other than as a means of egress. 1005.3.4.2 Width. The width of exit passageways shall be deter- mined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, but such width shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein. Exit passageways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width, The required width of exit passageways shall be unobstructed. EXCEPTION: Doors, when fully opened, and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half. Other nonstructurat projections such as trim and similar decorative fea- tures may project into the required width 11/2 inches (38 mm) on each side. 1005.3.4.3 Construction. Exit passageways less than 400 feet (121 920 mm) in length shall have walls, floors and ceilings of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction. Exit passageways 400 feet (121 920 mm) or more in length shall have walls, floors and ceilings of not tess than two-hour fire-resistive construction. Exit passageways in buildings of Type I or II construction shall be of noncombustible construction except where combustible ma- terials are permitted in applicable building elements by other pro- visions of this code. Exit passageways in buildings of Type III, IV or V construction may be of combustible or noncombustible construction. 1005.3.4.4 Openings and penetrations. Openings into exit pas- sageways shall be limited to those necessary for egress from nor- mally occupied spaces into the exit passageway and those necessary for egress from the exit passageway. Elevators shall not open into an exit passageway. All interior exit doors in an exit passageway shall be protected by a fire assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than one hour where one-hour exit passageway construction is per- mitted in Section 1005.3.4.3 and not less than one and one-half hours where two-hour exit passageway construction is required by Section 1005.3.4.3. Such doors shall be maintained self-closing or shall be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector as spe- cie, ed in Section 713.2. Ali hold-open devices shall be listed for the intended purpose and shall close or release the fire assembly to the closed position in the event of a power failure. The maximum transmitted temperature end point for such doors shall not exceed 450°F (232°C) above ambient at the end of 30 minutes of the fire exposure specified in UBC Standard 7-2. Penetrations into or through an exit passageway are prohibited except for those serving the exit passageway such as sprinkler pip- ing, standpipes and electrical conduit terminating in a listed box not exceeding 16 square inches (i0 323 mm-') in area. 1005.3.4.5 Intervening rooms. Exit passageways shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms. EXCEPTION: In office buildings, a maximum of 50 percent of the exits may discharge through a street-floor lobby provided the entire street floor is protected with an automatic sprin 'kler system. 1005.3.4.6 Dead ends. Where an exit passageway is used and more than one exit is required, exit doors shall be arranged so that it is possible to go in either direction from any point in the exit pas- sageway to a separate exit door, except for dead ends not exceed- ing 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. 1005.3.5 Horizontal exits. 1005.3.5.1 General. Horizontal exits serving as an exit in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1005.3.5. A horizontal exit is a xvall that completely divides a floor of a building into two or more separate exit-access areas to afford safety from fire and smoke in the exit-access area of incident origin. It is permissible for a horizontal exit to serve as an exit for each adjacent exit-access area (e.g., a two-way exit), providing that the exit-access design requirements for each exit-access area are independently satisfied. A horizontal exit shall not serve as the only exit from the exit access. Where two or more exits are required from the exit access, not more than one half of the total number of exits or total exit width may be provided by horizontal exits. 1005.3.5.2 Construction. The wall containing a horizontal exit shall be constructed as required for an occupancy separation hav- ing a fire-resistive rating of not less than two hours. The horizontal exit walt shall be continuous from exterior ~vall to exterior wall and shall extend from the floor to the underside of the floor or roof directly above so as to completely divide the floor that is served by the horizontal exit, Structural members supporting a horizontal exit shall be protected by equivalent fire-resistive construction. Horizontal exits in buildings of Type I, It or Itl construction shall be of noncombustible construction. Horizontal exits in buildings of Type IV or V construction may be of combustible or noncombustible construction. 1005.3.5.3 Openings and penetrations. Openings in a horizon- tal exit shall be protected by a fire assembly having a fire-protec- tion rating of not less than one and one-half hours. Such fire assemblies shall be maintained self-closing or shall be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector as specified in Section 713.2. All hold-open devices shall be listed for the intended pur- pose and shall close or release the fire assembly to the closed posi- tion in the event of a power failure. The maximum transmitted temperature end point for such doors shall not exceed 450°F (232° C) above ambient at the end of 30 minutes of the fire expo- sure specified in UBC Standard 7-2. 1005.3.5.4 Refuge area. The floor area of the exit access to which a horizontal exit leads shall be of sufficient size to accom- modate 100 percent of the occupant load of the exit access from which refuge is sought, plus 100 percent of the normal occupant load of the exit access serving as the refuge area. The capacity of such refuge floor area shall be determined by allowing 3 square 1-117 1005.3.5.4 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ~ 008.3.3.1 feet (0.28 m2) of net clear floor area of aisles, hallways and corri- dors per occupant. The area of stairs, elevators and other shafts shall not be used. In Group I, Division 1.1 Occupancies, the capac- ity of the refuge area shall be determined by allowing 15 square feet (1.4 m2) of net clear floor area per ambulatory occupant and 30 square feet (2.8 m2) of net clear floor area per nonambulatory occupant. The design of the exit access serving as the refuge area shall comply with the requirements of Section 1004.2 based on the nor- mal occupant load served and need not consider the increased occupant load imposed by persons entering such refuge area through horizontal exits. SECTION 1006 -- THE EXIT DISCHARGE 1006.1 General. The exit discharge is that portion of the means of egress system between the exit and the public way. Components that may be selectively included in the exit discharge include exte- rior exit balconies, exterior exit stairways, exterior exit ramps, exit courts and yards, in addition to those common means of egress components described in Section 1003.3. EXCEPTION: When approved by the building official, the exit discharge may lead to a safe dispersal area on the same property as the building being exited. The proximity and size of such safe dispersal area shall be based on such factors as the occupant load served, the mobility of occupants, the type of construction of the building, the fire- protection features of the building, the height of the building and the degree of hazard of the occupancy. In any case. such safe dispersal areas shaI1 not be located less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the build- ing served. (See Section ~.007 for means of egress from safe dispersal areas.) Grade level areas designated as an exit discharge component for a building shall be permanently maintained. Such areas shah not be developed or otherwise altered in their capacity to provide for a continuous, unobstructed and undiminished means of egress for building occupants. If such areas are sold independent of the building they serve, an exit discharge complying with the require- ments of Section 1006 shall be provided for such building. 1006.2 Exit Discharge Design Requirements. The exit dis- charge portion of the means of egress system shall comply with the applicable design requirements of this section. 1006.2.1 Location. The exit discharge shall be at grade or shall provide direct access to grade. The exit discharge shall not reenter a building. Exterior exit balconies, exterior exit stairways and exterior exit ramps shall not be located in areas where building openings are prohibited or openings are required to be protected by Table 5-A. 1006.2.2 Access to grade. Where the exit from a building dis- charges at other than grade level, there shall not be less than two separate paths of exit travel to grade level. Such paths of exit travel shall be arranged so that there are no dead ends more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where the occupant load served by such exit is less than 10, only one path of exit travel to grade level need be pro- vided. 2. Where exits discharge to an exterior exit stairway, such stair, ray may serve as a single path of exit travel directly to grade. 1006.2.3 Travel distance. Travel distance in the exit discharge at grade level shall not be limited. Travel distance in the exit discharge at other than grade level shall not exceed the following: 1. In buildings not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the travel distance to grade shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm). 1-118 2. In buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the travel distance to grade shall not exceed 250 feet (76 200 mm). Where the path of exit travel includes unenclosed stairways or ramps within the exit discharge, the distance of travel on such means of egress components shall also be included in the travel distance measurement. The measurement along stairways shall be made on a plane parallel and tangent to the stair tread nosings in the center of the stairway. 1006.3 Exit Discharge Components. 1006.3.1 General. Exit discharge components incorporated into the design of the exit discharge portion of the means of egress sys- tem shall comply ~vith the requirements of Section 1006.3. In all cases, components of the exit discharge shall be sufficiently open to the exterior to prevent the accumulation of smoke and toxic gases. 1006.3.2 Exterior exit balconies. 1006.3.2.1 General. Exterior exit balconies serving as a portion of the exit discharge in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1006.3.2. An exterior exit bal- cony is a balcony, landing or porch projecting from the wall of a building and serves as an exit discharge component in a means of egress system. 1006.3.2.2 Width. The width of exterior exit balconies shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, but such width shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein. Exterior exit balconies serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. The required width of exterior exit balconies shall be unob- structed. EXCEPTION: Doors, when fully opened, and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half. Other nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative fea- tures may project into the required width 11/2 inches (38 mm) from each side. 1006.3.2.3 Construction. Exterior exit balconies projecting from the wails of buildings of Type I or II construction shall be of noncombustible construction. Exterior exit balconies projecting from the walls of buildings of Type III, tV or V construction may be of combustible or noncombustible construction. Walls of exterior exit balconies serving a Group R, Division i or Group I Occupancy having an occupant load of 10 or more shall not be less than one-hour fire-resistive construction and ceilings shall not be less than that required for a one-hour fire-resistive floor or roof system. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Exterior sides ofexterior exit balconies. 2. In other than Type I or ti construction, exterior exit balcony roof assemblies may be of heavy-timber construction without concealed spaces. 1006.3.2.4 Openness. The long side of an exterior exit balcony shall be at least 50 percent open, and the open area above the guardrail shall be distributed to prevent the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases. 1006.3.3 Exterior exit staimvays. 1006.3.3.1 General. Exterior exit stairways serving as a portion of the exit discharge in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1006.3.3. An exterior exit stair- ~vay serves as an exit discharge component in a means of egress system and is open on not less than two adjacent sides, except for required structural columns and open-type handrails and guard- rails. The adjoining open areas shall be either yards, exit courts or C 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1006.3.3.1 100T. Z.3 public ways; the remaining sides may be enclosed by the exterior walls of the building. Any stairway not meeting the definition of an exterior stairway shall comply with the requirements for inte- rior stair~vays. 1006.3.3.2 Construction. Exterior exit stairways shall be constructed based on type of construction requirements as speci- fied in Sections 602.4, 603.4, 604.4, 605.4 and 606.4. There shall be no enclosed usable space under exterior exit stairways. The open space under such stairways shall not be used for any purpose. 1006.3.3.3 Protection of exterior wall openings. All openings in the exterior wail below and within 10 feet (3048 mm), measured horizontally, of an exterior exit stairway serving a building over t~vo stories in height or a floor level having such openings in two or more floors below shall be protected by fixed or self-closing fire assemblies having a three-fourths-hour fire-protection rating. EXCEPTIONS: I. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. 2. Openings may be unprotected where two separated exterior stair- ways are ser,,'ed by a common exterior exit balcony. 3. Protection of openings is not required for open parking garages conforming to Section 311.9. 1006.3.3.4 Detailed requirements. Except for construction and opening protection as specified in Sections 1006.3.3.2 and 1006.3.3.3. exterior exit stairways shall comply with the applica- ble requirements for stairways as specified in Section 1003.3.3. 1006.3.4 Exterior exit ramps. 1006.3.4.1 General. Exterior exit ramps serving as a portion of the exit discharge in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1006.3.4. An exterior exit ramp serves as an exit discharge component in a means of egress system and is open on not less than two adjacent sides, except for required struc- tural columns and open-type handrails and guardrails. The adjoin- ing open areas shall be either yards, exit courts or public way; the remaining sides may be enclosed by the exterior wails of the build- ing. Any ramp not meeting the definition of an exterior ramp shall comply with the requirements for interior ramps. 1006.3.4.2 Construction. Exterior exit ramps shall be construc- ted based on Lvpe of construction requirements as specified in Sec- tions 602.4, 603.4. 604.4, 605.4 and 606.4. There shall be no enclosed usable space under exterior exit ramps. The open space under such ramps shall not be used for any purpose. 1006.3.4.3 Protection of exterior wall openings. All openings in the exterior wall belo~v and within 10 feet (3048 mm), measured horizontally, of an exterior exit ramp serving a building over two stories in height or a floor level having such openings in two or more floors below shall be protected by fixed or self-closing fire assemblies having a three-fourths-hour fire-protection rating. EXCEPTIONS: i. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. 2. Openings may be unprotected where two separated exterior ramps are served by a common exterior exit balcony. 3. Protection of openings is not required for open parking garages conforming to Section 405. 1006.3.4.4 Detailed requirements. Except for construction and opening protection as specified in Sections 1006.3.4.2 and 1006.3.4.3, exterior exit ramps shall comply with the applicable requirements for ramps as specified in Section 1003.3.4. 1006.3.5 Exit courts. 1006.3.5.1 General. Exit courts serving as a portion of the exit discharge in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1006.3.5. An exit court is a court or yard that provides access to a public way for one or more required exits. 1006.3.5.2 Width. The width of exit courts shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, but such width shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein. Exit courts serving Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. The required width of exit courts shall be unobstructed to a height of 7 feet (2134 mm). EXCEPTION: Doors, when fully opened, and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half. Other nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative fea- tures may project into the required width lt/2 inches (38 mm) from each side. Where an exit court exceeds the minimum required width and the width of such exit court is then reduced along the path of exit travel, the reduction in width shall be gradual. The transition in width shall be affected by a guardrail not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in height and shall not create an angle of more than 30 degrees with respect to the axis of the exit court along the path of exit travel. In no case shall the width of the exit court be less than the required minimum. 1006.3.5.3 Construction and openings. Where an exit court serving a building or portion thereof having an occupant load of 10 or more is less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width, the exit court walls shall not be Iess than one-hour fire-resistive construction for a dis- tance of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the floor of the court, and all openings therein shall be protected by fixed or self-closing fire assemblies having a three-fourths-hour fire-protection rating. SECTION 1007 -- MEANS OF EGRESS REQUIREMENTS BASED ON OCCUPANCY 1007.1 General, In addition to the general means of egress requirements specified elsewhere in this chapter, the detailed requirements of this section shall apply to those occupancies described herein. 1007.2 Group A Occupancies. 1007.2.1 Main exit. Group A, Division i, 2 and 2.1 Occupancies shall be provided with a main exit. The main exit shall be of suffi- cient ~vidth to accommodate not less than one half of the total occupant load, but such width shall not be less than the total required width of all means of egress components leading thereto. 1007.2.2 Side exits. Auditoriums, theaters and similar assembly rooms of Group A, Division 1, 2 or 2.1 Occupancies shall be pro- vided with exits on each side. The exits on each side of such assembly rooms shall be of sufficient width to accommodate not less than one third of the total occupant load served. Side exits shall open directly to a public way or into an exit or exit discharge leading to a public way. Side exits shall be accessible from a cross aisle. 1007.2.3 Balcony exits. Balconies, mezzanines and similar areas having an occupant load of 10 or more shall be provided with access to a minimum of two exits. Balconies shall directly access an exterior stairway or other approved stairway or ramp. Where there is more than one level of balconies, balconies shall directly access an exit enclosure or an exterior stairway or ramp. Balcony exits or exit access shall be accessible from a cross aisle. The num- 1-119 1007.2.3 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE I.QQ,?.3.~ ber and distribution of exits and exit access shall be as specified elsewhere in this chapter. 1007.2.4 Muititheater complex. The main exit from a multithe- ater complex shall be of sufficient width to accommodate one half of the total occupant load of such complex. 1007.2.5 Panic hardware. Exit and exit-access doors serving Group A Occupancies shall not be provided ~vith a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. EXCEPTIONS: I. In Group A, Division 3 Occupancies and in all churches, panic hardware may be omitted from the main exit where the main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors. A key-locking device may be used in place of the panic hardware, provided there is a readily visible durable sign adjacent to the doorway stating, "THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS." The sign shall be in letters not less than t inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background. When unlocked, the single door or both leaves of a pair of doors must be free to swing without operation of any latching device. Manually operated edge- or surface-mounted flush bolts and surface bolts or any other type of device that may be used to close or restrain the door other than by operation of the locking device shall not be used. The use of this exception may be revoked by the building official for due cause. 2. Panic hard~vare may be ~vaived on gates surrounding stadiums where such gates are under constant immediate supervision while the public is present, and further provided that safe dispersal areas based on 3 square feet (0.28 m2) per occupant are located bet~veen the sta- dium and the fence. Such required safe dispersal areas shall not be located less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the stadium. Gates may be of the horizontal sliding or swinging type and may exceed the 4-foot (t219 mm) maximum leaf width limitation. 1007.2.6 Posting of room capacity. Any room that is used for an assembty purpose where fixed seats are not installed shall have the capacity of the room posted in a conspicuous place on an approved sign near the main exit or exit-access doorway from the room. Such signs shall indicate the number of occupants permitted for each room use. 1007.2.7 Amusement building exit marking. Approved exit signs and directional exit marking that complies with the provi- sions of Section 1003.2.8 shall be provided in amusement build- ings. Additional approved Iow-level exit signs that are internally or externalIv illuminated, photoluminescent or self-Iuminous shall be provided. The bottom of such sign shall not be less than 6 inches (152 mm) nor more than 8 inches (203 mm) above the walking surface and shall indicate the path of exit travel. For exit and exit-access doors, the sign shall be on the door or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign within 4 inches (102 mm) of the door frame. 1007.3 Group E Occupancies. 1007.3.1 Definitions. For the purpose of Section 1007.3, certain terms are defined as follows: INTERIOR ROOM is a room whose only exit access is through an adjoining or intervening room and not a corridor. ROOM is a space or area enclosed on more than 80 percent of the perimeter of such space or area. When determining the enclosed area, openings less than 3 feet (9t4 mm) in clear width and less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) high need not be consid- ered. SEPARATE MEANS OF EGRESS SYSTEM is not less than tmo p~s o[ exit ~ra,~el, which are separated in such a manner to provide an atmospheric separation that precludes contamination of both paths of exit travel by the same fire. 1-120 1007.3.2 Separate means of egress systems required. Every room with an occupant load of 300 or more shall have one of its exits or exit-access doorways lead directly into a separate means of egress system. Not more than two required exits or exit-access doorways shall enter into the same means of egress system. 1007.3.3 Travel distance. 1007.3.3.1 In rooms. The travel distance from any point in a room shall not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm) to a corridor or an exit. EXCEPTIONS: I. In buildings not more than txvo stories in height and protected throughout by smoke detectors, the travel distance may be increased to 90 feet (27 432 mm). 2. in buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the travel distance may be increased to 1.10 feet (33 528 1007.3.3.2 From any location. In buildings not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the travel distance shall not exceed 150 feet (45 720 mm). EXCEPTIONS: 1. In buildings not more than two stories in height and protected throughout by smoke detectors, the travel distance may be increased to 175 feet (53 340 mm). 2. In buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the travel distance may be increased to 225 feet (68 580 The travel distances specified above may be increased up to an additional 100 feet (30 480 mm), provided that the last portion of travel leading to the exit occurs within a corridor. The length of such corridor shall not be less than the amount of the increase taken. 1007.3.4 Travel through intervening rooms. The path of exit travel shall not pass through laboratories using hazardous materi- als, industrial shops or other similar places. Where only one exit access is required from an interior room and the path of exit travel is through an adjoining or intervening room. smoke detectors shall be installed throughout the common atmosphere of the exit access through which the path of exit travel passes. Such smoke detectors shall actuate alarms audible in the interior room and shall be connected to the school fire alarm system. EXCEPTIONS: t. Where the aggregate occupant load of the inte- rior room or rooms is i0 or less. 2. Where the enclosures forrning interior rooms are less than two thirds of the floor-to-ceiling height and do not exceed 8 feet (2438 3. Rooms used exclusively for mechanical or public utility service to the buildings. 1007.3.5 Hallways, corridors and exterior exit balconies. The width of hallways and corridors in a Group E, Division 1 Occu- pancy shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, plus 2 feet (610 mm), but shall not be less than 6 feet (1829 mm). EXCEPTION: Where the total number of occupants served is less than 100, such hallway or corridor may be 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. Any change in elevation of less than 2 feet (610 mm) in a hall- way, corridor or exterior exit balcony shall be by means of a ramp. 1007.3.6 Staimvays. The width of stairways shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2.3, but stairways serving an occu- pant load of 100 or more shall not be less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in width. 1007.3.7 Exits serving auditoriums in Group E, Division 1 Occupancies. In determining the means of egress design require- ments, an auditorium may be considered an accessory use area in accordance with the provisions of Section 1003.2.2.2.1 if the audi- torium is not to be used simultaneously with other rooms. 1007.3.8 Laboratories. Laboratories having a floor area of 200 square feet (18.6 m2) or more shall have access to not less than two C 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1007.3.8 1007.5.5 separate exits or exit-access doorways. All portions of such labo- ratories shall be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of an exit or exit- access door. 1007.3.9 Basement moms. Exit stairways from a basement shall open directly to the exterior of the building without entering the first floor. 1007.3.10 Panic hardware. Exit and exit-access doors from rooms having an occupant load of 50 or more and from corridors shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hard- ware. 1007.3.11 Fences and gates. School grounds may be fenced and gates therein may be equipped with locks, provided that safe dis- persal areas based on 3 square feet (0.28 m2) per occupant are located between the school and the fence. Such required safe dis- persal areas shall not be located less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from school buildings. See Section 1008 for means of egress from safe dispersal areas. 1007.4 Group H Occupancies. 1007.4.1 Access to exits. Every portion of a Group H Occupancy having a floor area of 200 square feet (18.6 m2) or more shall have access to not less than two separate exits or exit-access doors. EXCEPTION: Group H, Division 4 Occupancies having a floor area of less than 1,000 square feet (92.9 rn2) may have one exit or exit- access door. 1007.4.2 Travel distance. In Group H, Divisions 1, 2 and 3 Occupancies, the travel distance specified in Section 1004.2.5 shall not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm). In Group H, Division 7, and within fabrication areas of Group H, Division 6 Occupancies, the travel distance specified in Sec- tion 1004.2.5 shall not exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm). The travel distances specified above may be increased up to an additional 100 feet (30 480 mm), provided that the last portion of exit access leading to the exit occurs within a corridor. The length of such corr/dor shall not be less than the amount of the increase taken. 1007.4.3 Corridor doors. Corridor doors shall be protected by a fire assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than three- fourths-hour, shall not have more than 100 square inches (64 516 mm*-) of wired glass set in steel frames and shall be maintained self-closing or shall be automatic closing as specified in Sec- tion 713.2. 1007.4.4 Door swing. All exit and exit-access doors serving haz- ardous occupancies shall swing in the exit travel, regardless of the occupant load served. 1007.4.5 Panic hardware. Exit and exit-access doors from rooms in Group H, Divisions 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 Occupancies shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. 1007.4.6 Incinerator rooms. Interior openings between a Group H Occupancy and an incinerator room are prohibited. 1007.5 Group I Occupancies. 1007.5.1 Minimum size of means of egress. The clear that of means of egress components in areas serving bed or litter patients shall be such to allow ready passage of beds, gurneys and similar equipment, but shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm). Other aisles shall have a clear width of not less than 32 inches (813 mm). 1007.5.2 Travel distance. All portions of Group I, Division 1.1 or 3 Occupancies shall be within 200 feet (60 960 mm) of an exit. 1007.5.3 Hallways. Hallways in Group I Occupancies that serve an occupant load of 10 or more shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1004.3.4 and 1007.5.4 for corridors. 1007.5.4 Corridors. Corridors serving any area caring for one or more nonambulatory persons shall not be less than 8 feet (2438 mm) in width. ExcEPTIoN: Corridors serving surgical areas of Group I, Divi- sion 1.2 Occupancies shall not be less than 6 feet (1829 mm) in width. Any change in elevation in a corridor serving nonambulatory persons shall be by means of a ramp. Corridors shall comply with the requirements of Section 1004.3.4, except that in hospitals and nursing homes classified as Group I, Division 1.1 Occupancies, the following exceptions apply: 1. Nurses' stations, including space for doctors' and nurses' charting and communications, constructed as required for corri- dors need not be separated from corridors. 2. Waiting areas and similar spaces constructed as required for corridors need not be separated from corridors, provided: 2.1 Where the aggregate of waiting areas in each smoke compartment does not exceed 600 square feet (55.7 m2). 2.1.1 Each area is located to permit direct visual supervision by the facility staff; 2.1.2 Each area is equipped with an electrically supervised automatic smoke-detection sys- tem; and 2.1.3 Each area is arranged not to obstruct access to required exits. 2.2 Where such spaces may be unlimited in size and open to the corridor. 2.2.1 The spaces are not used for patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, hazardous areas or special use areas listed in Table 3-C; 2.2.2 Each space is located to permit direct visual supervision by the facility staff; 2.2.3 The space and corridors that the space open onto in the same smoke compartment are pro- tected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke-detection system; and 2.2.4 The space is arranged not to obstruct access to required exits. 3. In fully sprinklered buildings, door closers need not be installed on doors to sleeping or treatment rooms. 4. Fixed fully tempered or laminated glass in wood or metal frames may be used in corridor walls, provided the glazed area does not exceed 25 percent of the area of the corridor wall of the room. 5. The total area of glass in corridor walls is not limited when the glazing is fixed 1/4-inch-thick (6.4 mm) wired glass in steel frames and the size of individual glazed panel does not exceed 1,296 square inches (0.836 m2). 6. Corridor doors other than those required to be rated by Sec- tion 308.8 or for the enclosing of a vertical opening or an exit are not required to be fire-rated, provided the doors are tightfitting, smoke- and draft-control assemblies and are provided with posi- tive latches. Roller latches are prohibited. 1007.5.5 Exterior e~t doors. All required exterior exit doors shall open in the direction of exit travel regardless of the occupant load served. 1-121 1007.5.6 1008.2 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1007.5.6 Basement exits. All rooms below grade shall have not less than one exit that leads directly to the exterior at grade level. 1007.5.7 Ramps. Where the first story of Group I, Divisions t.1 and 1.2 Occupancies is at other than grade level, such occupancies housing nonambulatory patients shall have a ramp leading from the first story to the exterior of the building at grade level. 1007.5.8 Hardware. Exit and exit-access doors serving an area having an occupant load of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. Patient room doors shall be readily openable from either side without the use of keys. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In Group I, Division 1.1 hospitals and nursing homes, locking devices, when approved, may be installed on patient slee. ping rooms, provided such devices are readily openable from the panent room side and are readily operable by the' facility staff on the other side. Where key locks are used on patient room doors, keys shall be located on the floor involved ar a prominent location accessible to the staff. 2. In Group I, Division 3 Occupancies, approved locks or safety devices may be used where it is necessary to forcibly restrain the per- sonal liberties of inmates or patients. 1007.5.9 Suites. 1007.5.9.1 General. A group of rooms in a Group l, Division 1.1, Division 1.2 or Division 2 Occupancy may be considered a suite when it complies with the following: 1. Size. Suites or rooms, other than suites containing patient sleeping rooms, shall not exceed 10,000 square feet (929 m2) in area. Suites containine patient sleeping rooms shall not exceed 5,000 square feet (46~5 ma) in area. 2. Occupancy separation. Each suite of rooms shall be sepa- rated from the remainder of the building by not less than a one- hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. 3. Visual supervision. Each patient sleeping room in the suite shall be located to permit direct and constant visual supervision by the facility staff. 4. Other exits. Exiting for portions of the building outside a suite shall not require passage through the suite. 1007.5.9.2 Corridors. One-hour fire-resistive corridor construc- tion is not required within a suite. 1007.5.9.3 Travel through adjoining rooms. Rooms within suites may have access to exits through one adjoining room if there is not more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) of travel distance within the suite to an exit or to a corridor that provides direct access to an exit. Rooms other than patient sleeping rooms may access exits through two adjoining rooms where there is not more than 50 feet (i5 240 mm) of travel distance within the suite to an exit or to a corridor that provides direct access to an exit. Other portions of the exit access shall not pass through suites. 1007.6 Group R Occupancies. 1007.6.1 Hallways. Hallways in Group R, Division t Occupan- cies which serve an occupant load of 10 or more shall comply with the requirements of Section 1004.3.4 for corridors. 1007.6.2 Floor-level exit signs. Where exit signs are required by Section t003.2.8.2, additional approved Iow-level exit signs that are internally or externally illuminated, photoluminescent or self- luminous, shall be provided in all corridors serving guest rooms of hotels in Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. The bottom of such sign shall not be tess than 6 inches (t52 mm) sign shall be on the door or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign within 4 inches (102 mm) of the door tYame. 1007.7 Special Hazards. 1007.7.1 Rooms containing fuel-fired equipment. All rooms containing a boiler, furnace, incinerator or other fuel-fired equip- ment shall be provided with access to two exits or exit-access doors when both of the following conditions exist: 1. The area of the room exceeds 500 square feet ( 6.45 m'), and 2. The largest piece of fuel-fired equipment exceeds 400,000 Btu per hour (117 228 W) input capacity. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. 2. If access to t~vo exits or exit-access doors are required, one such access may be by a fixed ladder. 1007.7.2 Refrigeration machinery rooms. 1007.7.2.1 Access to exits. Machinery rooms larger than 1,000 square feet (92.9 m-') shall have access to not less than two exits as required in Section 1007.7.1. 1007.7.2.2 Travel distance. Travel distance shall be determined as specified in Section 1004.2.5, but all portions of machinery rooms shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of an exit or exit- access doorway. Travel distance may be increased in accordance with Section /004.2.5. 1007.7.2.3 Doors. Doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel, regardless of the occupant load served. Doors shall be tight- fitting and self-closing. 1007.7.3 Refrigerated rooms or spaces. 1007.7.3.1 Access to exits. Rooms or spaces having a floor area of 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2) or more, containing a refrigerant evaporator and maintained at a temperature below 68°F (20oc), shall have access to not less than two exits or exit-access doors. 1007.7.3.2 Travel distance. Travel distance shall be determined as specified in Section 1004.2.5, but all portions of refrigerated room or space shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of an exit or exit-access door where such rooms are not protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Travel distance may be in- creased in accordance with Section 1004.2.5. Egress is ~llowed through adjoining refrigerated rooms or spaces. EXCEPTION: Where using refrigerants in quantities limited to the amounts based on the volume set forth in the Mechanical Code. 1007.7.4 Cellulose nitrate film handling. Where cellulose nitrate film is handled in film laborator/es, projection rooms and film processing rooms, access to not less than two exits or exit- access doors shall be provided. Doors to such rooms shall be pro- tected by a fire assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than one hour and shall be maintained self-closing. SECTION 1008 -- REVIEWING STANDS, GRANDSTANDS, BLEACHERS, AND FOLDING AND TELESCOPING SEATING 1008.1 Scope. The requirements of Section ~008 shall apply to reviewing stands, grandstands, bleachers, and folding and tele- scoping seating. 1008.2 Definitions. For the purpose of Section 1008, certain terms are defined as follows: BLEACHERS are tiered or stepped seating facilities without backrests. C '1997 UN,~FORM BUILD}NG CODE 1008.2. 1008.5.9 shape and size that may be reduced without being dismantled, for purposes of moving or storing. FOOTBOARDS are that part of a raised seating facility other than an aisle or cross aisle upon which the occupant walks to reach a seat. GRANDSTANDS are tiered or stepped seating facilities. PERMANENT STANDS are those seating facilities that remain at a location for more than 90 days. REVIEWING STANDS are elevated platforms accommodat- ing not more than 50 persons. Seating facilities, if provided, are normally in the nature of loose chairs. Reviewing stands accom- modating more than 50 persons shall be regulated as grandstands. SAFE DISPERSAL AREA is an area that wilt accommodate a number of persons equal to the total capacity of the stand and building that it serves, such that a person within the area will not be closer than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the stand or building. Safe dispersal area capacity shall be determined by allowing 3 square feet (0.28 m2) of net clear area per person. TEMPORARY SEATING FACILITIES are those that are intended for use at a location for not more than 90 days. 1008.3 Height of Reviewing Stands, Grandstands, Bleachers, and Folding and Telescoping Seating. See Section 303.2. 1008.4 Design Requirements. See Chapter 16 and Section 1806.10. 1008.5 General Requirements. 1008.5.1 Row spacing. There shall be a clear space of not less than I2 inches (305 mm) measured horizontally between the back or backrest of each seat and the front of the seat immediately behind it. The minimum spacing of rows of seats measured from back to back shall be: 1. Twenty-two inches (559 mm) for seats without backrests. 2. Thirty inches (762 mm) for seats with backrests. 3. Thirty-three inches (838 mm) for chair seating. 1008.5.2 Rise between rows. The maximum rise from one row of seats to the next shall not exceed 16 inches (406 mm) unless the seat spacing from back to back measured horizontally is 40 inches (1016 mm) or more. EXCEPTION: Where automatic- or self-rising seats are installed, the rise between rows may be increased to 24 inches (610 mm) with the horizontal spacing back to back of 33 inches (838 ram). 1008.5.3 Seating capacity determination. Where bench-type seating is used, the number of seats shall be based on one person for each 18 inches (457 mm) of length of the bench. 1008.5.4 Aisles. 1008.5.4.1 Aisles required. Aisles shall be provided in all seat- ing facilities, except that aisles may be omitted when all the fol- lowing conditions exist: 1. Seats are without backrests. 2. The rise from row to row does not exceed 6 inches (152 mm) per row. 3. The row spacing does not exceed 28 inches (711 mm) unless the seat boards and footboards are at the same elevation. 4. The number of rows does not exceed 16 in height. 5. The first seating board is not more than 12 inches (305 mm) above grade or floor below or a cross aisle. 6. Seat board8 are continuous flat surfaces. 7. Seat boards provide a walking surface with a minimum width of 11 inches (279 mm). 1008.5.4.2 Obstructions. No obstruction shall be placed in the required width of any aisle or other means of egress component. 1008.5.4.3 Width. Aisles serving seats on both sides shall have a minimum width of 44 inches (1118 mm). Where serving seats on only one side, the aisle shall have a minimum width of 36 inches (914 mm). Except for temporary seating facilities, the required width for aisles shall equal the ~eater of the minimum required widths determined in accordance with Section 1004.3.2.3 and this section. 1008.5.5 Cross aisles and vomitories. Cross aisles and vomito- des shall not be less than 54 inches (1372 mm) in clear width and shall extend to an exit or an exterior perimeter ramp. Except for temporary seating facilities, the required width for cross aisles shall equal the greatest of the minimum required widths deter- mined as specified in Section t004.3.2 and this section, 1008.5.6 Stairways and ramps. Except as otherwise provided in this section, grandstands, bleachers, and folding and telescoping seating shall comply with other applicable sections of this chapter. Stairways and ramps shall have a maximum rise and mn as pro- vided in Sections 1003.3.3.3 and 1003.3.4, except those within the searing facility that serve as aisles at right angles to the rows of seats where the rise shall not exceed 8 inches (203 mm). Where an aisle terminates at an elevation more than 8 inches (203 mm) above grade or floor below, the aisle shall be provided with a stair- way or ramp with a width not less than the width of the aisle. Stairways and ramps shall have handrails as provided in Sec- tions 1003.3,3.6 and t003.3.4.5, except stairways within the seat- ing facility that serve as aisles at right angles where handrails shall be provided at one side or along the center line. A minimum clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between seats shall be provided for aisle stairways having center-aisle handrails. Where there is seat- ing on both sides of the aisle, handrails shall be discontinuous with openings at intervals not exceeding five rows for access to seating. The opening shall have a clear width of at least 22 inches (559 mm) and not more than 36 inches (914 mm) measured horizon- tally, and the handrail shall have rounded terminations. Where handrails are provided in the middle of the aisle stairs, there shall be an additional intermediate rail located approximately 12 inches (305 mm) below the top of the handrail. EXCEPTION: Temporary seating facility stairways within the seating area that serve as aisles at right angles need not be provided with handrails. 1008.5.7 Guardrails. Perimeter guardrails, enclosing wails or fencing shall be provided for all portions of elevated seating facili- ties that are more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade or the floon Construction of guardrails shall comply with the require- ments of Section 509 and Table 16-B. Guardrails shall be 42 inches (1067 mm) in height measured vertically above the leading edge of the tread adjacent walking surface, adjacent walk- ing surface or adjacent seatboards. EXCEPTION: Guardralls at the front of the front row of seats, which are not located at the end of an aisle and where there is no cross a/sle, may have a height of 26 inches (660 mm) and need not meet the 4-inch-maximum (102 mm) spacing specified in Section 509; how- ever, a midrall shall be installed. The open vertical space between footboards and seats shall not exceed 9 inches (229 mm) when footboards are more than 30 inch- es (762 mm) above grade. 1008.5.8 Toeboards. A 4-inch-high (102 mm) vertical barrier shall be installed along the edge of walking platforms whenever guardrails are required. EXCEPTION: Toeboards shall not be required at the ends of foot- bo~ds. 1008.5.9 Footboards. Footboards shall be provided for all rows of seats above the third row or beginning at such a point where the 1-123 1008.5.9 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1009 seat is more than 2 feet (610 mm) above the grade or floor below. Where the same platform is used for both seating and footrests, footboards are not required, provided each level or platform is not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. When projected on a hori- zontal plane, there shall not be horizontal gaps exceeding 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) between footboards and seatboards. At aisles, there shall not be horizontal gaps exceeding 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) between foot- boards. 1008.6 Grandstands, Bleachers, and Folding and Telescoping Seating within Buildings. Except as otherwise provided in this section and Section 1008.7, grandstands, bleachers, and folding and telescoping seating within a building shall comply with the other applicable sections of this chapter. EXCEPTIONS: i. Where seats are without backrests, there may be nine seats between any seat and an aisle, 2. Where seats are without backrests, dead ends in vertical aisles shall not exceed a depth of 16 rows. 1008.7 Smoke-protected Assembly Seating. 1008.7.1 General. To be considered smoke protected, an assem- bly seating facility shall comply with the following requirements. 1008.7.2 Roof height. A smoke-protected assembly seating area with a roof shall have the lowest portion of the roof not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) above the level of the highest aisle or aisle accessway. 1008.7.3 Smoke control. All means of egress serving a smoke- protected assembly seating area shall be provided with com- pletely automatic smoke control complying with Section 905. EXCEPTION: Automatic smoke control is not required when a natural venting system design can be demonstrated to accomplish equivalent results. 1008.7.4 Travel distance. In a smoke-protected assembly seat- ing area. the travei distance from each seat to the nearest entrance to an egress concourse shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm). The travel distance from the entrance to vomitory portal or egress con- course to an approved egress stair, ramp or walk at the building exterior shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm). In outdoor assembly seating facilities where all portions of the means of e~ess are open to the outside, the distance of travel to an approved egress stair, ramp or walk at the building exterior shall not exceed 400 feet (121 920 mm). In outdoor assembly seating facilities of Type I or II construction where all portions of the means of egress are essentially open to the outside, the distance shall not be limited. SECTION 1009 -- BUILDING SECURITY See Appendix Chapter 10 for requirements covering building security. C 1-124 ~gg7 UNtFORM BUtLDtNG~ CODE TABLE 1Q-A TABLE 10-AmMINIMUM EGRESS REQUIREMENTS1 OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR3 MINIMUM OF TWO MEANS OF EGRESS (square feet) ARE REQUIRED WHERE NUMBER OF USE2 OCCUPANTS IS AT LEAST x 0,0929 fo~ rn2 1. Aircraft hangars (no repair) 10 500 2. Auction rooms 30 7 3. Assembly areas, concentrated use (without fixed seats) 50 7 Auditoriums Churches and chapels Dance floors Lobby accessory to assembly occupancy Lodge moms Reviewing stands Stadiums Waiting area 50 3 4. Assembly areas, less-concentrated use Conference rooms 50 15 Dining rooms Drinking establishments Exhibit moms Gymnasiums Lounges Stages Gaming: keno, slot machine and live games area 50 11 5. Bowling alley (assume no occupant load for bowling lanes) 50 4 6. Children's homes and homes for the aged 6 80 7. Classrooms 50 20 8. Congregate residences 10 200 9. Courtrooms 50 40 10. Dormitories I0 50 1 I. Dwellings I0 300 12. Exercising rooms 50 50 13. Garage, parking 30 200 I4. Health care facilities-- Sleeping rooms 8 120 Treatment rooms 10 240 15. Hotels and apartments 10 200 16. Kitchen---commercial 30 200 17. Library-- Reading rooms 50 50 Stack areas 30 i00 18. Locker rooms 30 50 19. Mails (see Chapter4) -- -- 20. Manufacturing areas 30 2O0 21. Mechanical equipment room 30 3O0 22. Nurseries for children (day care) 7 35 23. Offices 30 1t30 24. School shops and vocational rooms 50 50 25. Skating rinks 50 50 on the skating area; 15 on the deck 26. Storage and stock rooms 30 3O0 27. Stores--retail sales rooms Basements and ground floor 50 30 Upper floors 50 60 28. Swimm/ng pools 50 50 for the pool area; 15 on the deck 29. Warehouses5 30 5O0 30. Ail others 50 100 Access to, and egress from, buildings for persons with disabilities shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11. 2For additional provisions on number of exits from Groups H and I Occupancies and from rooms containing fuel-fa'ed equipment or cellulose nitrate, see Sections 1007.4, 1007.5 and 1007.7, respectively. 3This table shall not be used to determine working space requirements per person. 40~tug~t ~a6 basel ~n fi,~e persons ~or each alley, including 15 feet (4572 mm) of runway. 5Occupant toad for warehouses containing approved high rack storage systems designed for mechanical handling may be based on the floor area exclusive of the rack area rather than the gross floor area. TABLE 10-B TABLE 10-E 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE USE Hazardous: H-l, H-2, H-3 and H-7 /Institution~:I-[ Insfimtion~:I-2 IA 11 other uses TABLE 10-B~EGRESS WIDTH PER PERSON SERVED STAIRWAYS (Inches t~er person) OTHER EGRESS COMPONENTS (inches per person) (x 2S~, for mm/person) 0.7 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.2 TABLE 10-C---CALCULATION FOR MINIMUM WIDTH 1N BUILDINGS WITHOUT SMOKE-PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING1 CLEAR WIDTH PER SEAT SERVED FOR STAIRS (inches) NUMBER OF SEATS Unlimited 0.300 AB iSee Section 1004.3.2.3.1 for determination of values A, B and C. CLEAR WIDTH PER SEAT SERVED FOR PASSAGEWAY, RAMPS AND DOORWAYS (inches) x 25.4 for mm 0.220 C TABLE 10-D~CALCULATION FOR MINIMUM WIDTH IN BUILDINGS WITH SMOKE-PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING1 CLEAR WIDTH PER SEAT SERVED [ CLEAR WIDTH PER SEAT SERVED FOR PASSAGEWAYS, FOR STAIRS (inches)r RAMPS AND DOORWAYS (inches) NUMBER OF SEATS × 25.4 for mm 2,000 0.300 AB 0.220 C 5,000 0.200 AB 0.150 C 10,000 0.130 AB 0.I00 C 15,000 0.096 AB 0.070 C 20,000 0.076 AB 0.056 C 25,000 or more I 0.060 AB 0.044 C C of values A, B and C. TABLE 10-E--MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SEATS ALLOWED TO HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 INCH (305 mm) CLEAR WIDTH NUMBER OF SEATS PER ROW PERMITTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM 12-INCH (305 mm) CLEAR WIDTH AISLE ACCESSWAY TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS iN THE SPACE < 4,000 4,000-6,999 7,000-9,999 10,000-12,999 13,000-15,999 16,000-18,999 19,000-21,999 ~ 22,000 Aisle or Doorway at Both Ends of Row 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Aisle or Doorway at One End of Row 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 1-126 (sample ordinance) Ordinance No. Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE. THIS ORDINANCE: PROVIDES FOR THE APPLICATION. ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE BY REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT. AREA. AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTUKES IN THIS MUNICIPALITY; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALS ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT THEREWITH. This municipality does ordain as follows: Section 1. Application, Administration and Enforcement. The application, administration, and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with Minnesota rule part I300.2100 and as modified by chapter 1305. The code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota statute 16B.62 subdivision I when so established by this ordinance. The code entbrcement agency of this municipality is called the A Minnesota certified Building Official must be appointed by this jurisdiction to administer the code (Minnesota statute 16B.65). Section 2. Permits and Fees. The issuance of permits and the collection of tees shall be as author/zed in Minnesota statute 16B.62 subdivision t and as provided for in chapter i of the 1994 Unifbrm Building (_'ode and Minnesota rules parts 1305,0106 and 1305.0107. Permit fees shall be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with Table Nots). of this ordinance. In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by this code in accordance with Minnesota statute I6B.70. Section 3. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor (Minnesota statute 16B.69). Section 4. Building Code. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 16B.59 to 16B.75, is hereby adopted as the building code for this jurisdiction. The code is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as if fully set out herein. Al4 Page Two Adoptive Ordinance - Building Code A. The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapters of Minnesota Rules: 1. 1300 Minnesota Building Code 2. 1301 Building Official Certification 3. 1302 State Building Construction Approvals 4. t 305 Adoption of the 1994 Uniform Building Code including Appendix Chapters: a. 3, Division I, Detention and Correctional Facilities b. 12, Division II, Sound Transmission Control c. 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures 5. I307 Elevators and Related Devices 6. 1315 Adoption of the 1993 National Electrical Code 7. I325 Solar Energy Systems 8. 1330 Fallout Shelters 9. 1335 Ftoodproofing Regulations 10. 1340 Facilities for the Handicapped I I. 1346 Adoption of the ]99l Un~/brm MechanicalCode 12. 1350 Manufactured Homes I3. 1360 Prefabricated Buildings 14. 1365 Snow Loads 15. 1370 Storm Shelters i6. 4715 Minnesota Plumbing Code 17. 7670 Minnesota Energy Code This municipality may adopt by reference any or all of the following optional appendix chapters of the ]994 Un~irorm Building Code as authorized by Minnesota rote part t305.0020 subpart 2: 3, Division tli. 1992 One and Two Family Dwelling Code: I5, Reroofing; 19, Exposed Residential Concrete: 31. Division ii, Membrane Structures: 33. Excavation and Grading. The tbtlowing optional appendix chapters of the l~94 Uniform Building Code are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for this municipality. 2. 3. 4. 5. This municipality may adopt by reference ahy or all of the following optional chapters of Minnesota rule: 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems with option 8 (Group M, S, or F occupancies with 2,000 or more gross square feet) or 8a (Group M, S, or F occupancies with 5,000 or more gross square feet); I3 I0, Building Security; 1335, Floodproofing regulations parts 1335.0600 to 1335.I200. Al5 Page Three Adoptive Ordinance - Building Code The following optional chapters of Mirmesota role are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for this municipality. 1. 2. 3. Section 5. Effective Date of Ordinance. The effective date of this Ordinance is Signed: Title: Attest: Title: Reviewed By: Title: January, 1995 1001-1001.2 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Chapter 10 MEANS OF EGRESS SECTION 1001 -- GENERAL 1001.1 Scope and Standards of Quality. Every building or portion thereof shall be provided with exits as required by this chapter. The standards listed below labeled a "U.B.C. standard" are also listed in Chapter 35, Part II, and are part of this code. The other standards listed below are recognized standards and as such are not adopted as part of this code (see Sections 3502 and 3503). I. Power doors. 1.1 U.B.C. Standard 10-i. Power-operated Exit Doors 1.2 U.B.C. Standard 7-8. Horizontal Sliding Fire Doors Used in an Exit 2. Stairway numbering system. U.B.C. Standard I0-2. Stairway Identification 3. Hardware. U.B.C. Standard 10-4, Panic Hardware 1001.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows: BALCONY, EXTERIOR EXIT, is a landing or porch projecting from the wail of a building, and which serves as a required exit. The long side shall be at least 50 percent open. and the open area above the guardrail shali be so distributed as to prevent the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases. EXIT is a continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way and shall include inter- vening aisles, doors, doorways, gates, corridors, exterior exit balconies, ramps, stairways, pressur- ized enclosures, horizontai exits, exit passageways, exit courts and yards. EXIT COURT is a yard or court providing access to a public way for one or more required exits. EXIT PASSAGEWAY is an enclosed exit connecting a required exit or exit court with a public way. EXTERIOR STAIRWAY is a stairway that is open on two adjacent sides, except for required structural columns and open-type handrails and guardrails. The adjoining open areas shall be either yards, courts or public ways: the other two sides may be enclosed by the exterior walls of the build- ing. HORIZONTAL EXIT is an exit from one building into another building on approximately the same level, or through or around a wall constructed as required for a two-hour occupancy separation and which completely divides a floor into two or more separate areas so as to establish an area of refuge affording safety from fire or smoke coming from the area from which escape is made. INTERIOR STAIRWAY is any stairway not meeting the definition of an exterior stairway. MULTITHEATER COMPLEX is a building or portion thereof containing two or more motion picture auditoriums which are served by a common lobby. PANIC HARDWARE is a door-latching assembly incorporating an unlatching device, the acti- vating portion of which extends across at least one half the width of the door leaf on which it is in- stalled. PRIVATE STAIRWAY is a stairway serving one tenant only. PUBLIC WAY is any street, alley or similar parcel of land essentially unobstructed from the ground to the sky which is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and having a clear width of not less than I0 feet (3048 mm). 1-172 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1001.2-1002.1.2 SMOKE-PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING is seating served by means of egress which is not subject to blockage by smoke accumulation within or under a structure. SPIRAL STAIRWAY is a stairway having a closed circular form in its plan view with uniform section shaped treads attached to and radiating about a minimum diameter supporting column. The effective tread is delineated by the nosing radius tine. the exterior arc (center line of railing) and the overlap radius line (nosing radius line of tread above). Effective tread dimensions are taken along a tine perpendicular to the center line of the tread. TRAVEL DISTANCE is the total length of the exit path an occupant must travel from any point within the occupied portions of a building to reach an exterior exit door, horizontal exit door, exit passageway door or an enclosed exit stairway door. 1001.3 Exit Obstruction. Obstructions shall not be placed in the required ;vidth of an exit except projections permitted by this chapter. 1001.4 Changes in Elevation. Elevation changes in an exit shall comply with Section 1006.3 or 1007. Within a building, changes in elevation of less than 12 inches (305 mm) along an exit serving an occupant load of i0 or more shall be by ramps. EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and along aisles adjoining seating areas. 1001.5 Guardrails. See Section 509 for guardrail requirements. 1001.6 Yards, Patios and Courts. Yards. patios, courts and similar outdoor areas accessible to and usable by the building occupants shall be provided with exits as required by this chapter. The occupant load of such outdoor areas shall be assigned by the building official in accordance with their anticipated use. When outdoor areas are to be used by persons in addition to the occupants of the building, and exits from the outdoor areas pass through the building, exit requirements for the building shalI be based on the sum of the occupant loads of the building plus the outdoor areas. EXCEPTIONS: t. Outdoor areas used exclusively for service of the building may have only one exit. 2. Outdoor areas associated with Group R. Division 3 Occupancies. 1001.7 Building Accessibility. In addition to provisions of this chapter, exits which provide ac- cess to, or egress from, buildings for persons with disabilities shall also comply with Chapter 11. 1001.8 Elevators or Escalators. Elevators or escalators shall not be used as a required exit. SECTION 1002 -- OCCUPANT LOAD 1002.1 Determination of Occupant Load. 1002.1.1 Areas to be included. In determining the occupant load, all portions of a building shall be presumed to be occupied at the same time. EXCEPTION: Accessory use areas which ordinarily are used only by persons who occupy the main areas of an occupancy shall be provided with exits as though they are completely occupied, but their occupant load need not be included in computing the total occupant load of the building. The occupant load for a building shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this section. 1002.1.2 General. For areas without fixed seats, the occupant load shall not be less than the num- ber determined by dividing the floor area assigned to that use by the occupant load factor set forth in Table 10-A. Where an intended use is not listed in Table i 0-A, the building official, shall establish an occupant load factor based on a listed use which most nearly resembles the intended use. For a building or portion thereof which has more than one use, the occupant load shali be deter- mined by the use which gives the largest number of persons. 1-173 I EGRESS l&EXITS 1002.1.2-1003.1 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE The occupant load for buildings or areas containing two or more occupancies shall be determined by adding the occupant loads of the various use areas as computed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this section. 1002.1.3 Fixed seating. For areas having fixed seats and aisles, the occupant load shall be deter- mined by the number of fixed seats installed therein. The required width of aisles serving fixed seats shall not be used for any other purpose. For areas having fixed benches or pews, the occupant load shall not be less than the number of seats based on one person for each 18 inches (457 mm) of length of pew or bench. Where booths are used in dinin~ areas, the occupant load shall be based on one person for each inches (610 mm) of booth length or major portion thereof. 1002.1.4 Reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers, The occupant load for reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers shall be calculated in accordance with this section and the specif- ic requirements contained in Section 1021. 1002.2 Maximum Occupant Load. 1002.2.1 Assembly occupancies. The maximum occupant load for assembly occupancies shall not exceed the occupant load determined in accordance with Section 1002.1. EXCEPTION: When approved by the buildinu official, the occupant load for an assembly occupancy ma,,, be increased provided the maximum occupant loa~[ served does not exceed the capacity of the exit system for such increased number of persons. The buildin~ official max' require an aisle, seating or fixed equipment dia- gram to substantiate such an increase, and may require thai such diagram be posted. 1002.2.2 Other occupancies. For other than assembly occupancies, an occupant load greater than that determined in accordance xvith Section 1002.1 is permitted; however, the exit system shall comply with the provisions of this chapter for such increased number of persons. 1002.3 Posting of Room Capacity. Any room having an occupant load of 50 or more where fixed [ seats are not installed, and which is used for assembly purpose, shall have the capacity of the room posted in a conspicuous place on an approved sign near the main exit from the room. Such signs shall be maintained legible by the owner or the owner's authorized agent and shall indicate the num- ber of occupants permitted for each room use. 1002.4 Revised Occupant Load. After a building is occupied, any chanae in use or increase in occupant load shall comply with this chapter. See Section 3405. SECTION 1003- EXITS REQUIRED 1003.1 Number of Exits. Every building or usable portion thereof shall have at least one exit, not less than two exits where required by Table 10-A and additional exits as required by this section. For purposes of this section, basements and occupied roofs shall be provided with exits as re- quired for stories. EXCEPTION: Occupied roofs on Group R. Division 3 Occupancies may have one exit if such occupied areas are less than 500 square feet (46.45 m2) and are located no hi~her than immediately above the second story. Floors complying with the provisions for mezzanines as specified in Section 507, Item 4, Excep- tion 3, shall be provided with exits as specified therein. Occupants on stories above the first and in basements shall have access to not less than two sepa- rate exits from the story or basement. EXCEPTIONS: I. Second stories having an occupant load less than i0 may be provided with only one exit. 2. Two or more dwelling units on the second story or in a basement may have access to only one common exit ':,,hen the total occupant load served by tha~ exit does not exceed i0. 1-174 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1003.1-1003.4 3. Except as provided in Table 10-A, only one exit need be provided from the second floor or a basement within an individual dwelling unit or a Group R. Division 3 congregate residence. 4. When the third floor within an individual dwelling unit or a Group R, Division 3 congregate residence does not exceed ,500 square feet (46.4.5 m2'), only one exit need be provided from that floor. 5. Floors and basements used exclusively for sen'ice of the building may have one exit. For the purposes of this exception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices and similar uses shall not be considered as providing service to the building. 6. Storage rooms, laundry rooms and maintenance offices not exceeding 300 square feet (27.87 m2) in floor area may be provided with only one exit. 7. Elevator lobbies may have one exit provided the use of such exit does not require keys, tools, special knowledge or eft'om For special requirements see the following sections: Group A, Section 1016; Group E, Section 1017; Group H, Section 1018; Group I, Section 1019; Rooms Containing Fuel-fired Equipment and Cellulose Nitrate Handling Rooms, Section t020: Reviewing Stands, Grandstands and Bleachers, Section i021; Laboratories, Sections 304.2.2 and 305.2.4; and Open Parking Garages, Section 311.9. Every story or portion thereof having an occupant load of 501 to 1,000 shall not have less than three exits. Every story or portion thereof having an occupant load of 1,00t or more shall not have less than four exits. The number of exits required from any story of a building shall be determined by using the occu- pant load of that story. The maximum number of exits required for any story shall be maintained until egress is provided from the structure. (See Section t010.) 1003.2 Width. The total width of exits in inches (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served by an exit multiplied by 0.3 (7.62) for stairways and 0.2 (5.08) for other exits nor less than specified elsewhere in this code. Such widths of exits shall be divided approximately equally among the separate exits. The maximum exit width required from any story of a building shall be maintained. 1003.3 Arrangement of Exits. If only two exits are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the build- ing or area to be served measured in a straight line between exits. EXCEPTION: The separation between exit doors in the exit enclosures which are interconnected by a one-hour fire-resistive corridor conforming to the requirements of Section I005 may be measured along a di- rect line of travel within the exit corridor. Enclosure walls shall not be less than 30 feet (9144 mm) apart at any point in a direct line of measurement. Where three or more exits are required, at least two exits shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served measured in a straight line between the exits, and the additional exits shall be ar- ranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked the others will be available. 1003.4 Travel Distance. The maximum travel distance shall not exceed 150 feet (4-5 720 mm), unless otherwise allowed by this section. The maximum travel distance may be increased in accor- dance with the following: 1. In a building equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, the maximum travel distance may be 200 feet (60 960 mm). 2. The maximum travel distance of 150 feet (45 720 mm) and the maximum travel distance of 200 feet (60 960 mm) allowed by Item 1 may be increased up to an additional 100 feet (30 480 mm) when this increase in travel distance occurs in the last portion of the travel distance and is entirely within a one-hour fire-resistive corridor complying with Section t005. 1-175 1003.4-1004.2 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 3. In one-story buildings classified as Group F, Division 2 or Group S, Division 2 Occupancies, and in one-story Group S, Division 5 Occupancy airplane hangars, the travel distance may be 400 feet (t21.9 m) if the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and pro- vided with smoke and hear ventilation as specified in Section 906. 4. In an open parking garage as defined in Section 311.9, the exit travel distance may be 300 feet (91 440 mm) in a building not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and may be increased to 400 feet ( 121.9 m) in a building equipped with an automatic sprinkler system through- out. Travel distances may be measured to open stairways which are permitted in accordance with Section 1009.1. Special travel distance provisions are contained in other sections of this code as follows: 1. For atria, see Section 402.4. 2. For Group E Occupancies, see Section 10t7. 3. For Group H Occupancies, see Section 1018. 4. For mails, see Section 404.4.3 and 404.4.5. 1003.5 Exits through Adjoining Rooms. Rooms may have one required exit that passes through an adjoining or intervening room which provides a direct, obvious and unobstructed means of travel to an exit corridor, exter/or exit door, horizontal exit. exit passageway or enclosed stairway, pro- vided the total travel distance does not exceed that permitted by other provisions of this code. EXCEPTIONS: i. Rooms within dwelling units may exit through more than one intervening room. 2. Rooms with a cumulative occupant load of i 0 or less may exit through more than one intervening room. In other than dwelling units, exits shall not pass through kitchens, store rooms, restrooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. Foyers, lobbies and reception rooms constructed as required for corr/dors shall not be construed as intervening rooms. SECTION 1004- DOORS 1004.1 General. This section shall apply to every exit door serving an area having an occupant load of t0 or more, or serving hazardous rooms or areas, except that Sections t004.3, i004.9. 1004. i0 and 1004.11 shall apply to all exit doors regardless of occupant ioad. Buildings or struc~ tures used for human occupancy shall have at least one exterior exit door that meets t~e require- ments of Section 1004.6. Doors and landings at doors which are located within an accessible route of travel shall also comply with Chapter 1 i. 1004.2 Swing and Opening Force. Exit doors shall be of the pivoted or side-hinged swinging type. Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel when serving any hazardous area or when the area served has an occupant load of 50 or more. The door shall swing to full-open position when an opening force not to exceed 30 pounds (133.45 N) is applied to the latch side. For other door- opening forces, see Chapter 11 and Section 905.3. See Section 3207 for doors swinging over public property. EXCEPTIONS: I. Group I, Division 3 Occupancy used as a place of detention. 2. Doors within or serving an individual dwelling unit. 3. Special door conforming with Section 1004.8. Double-acting doors shall not be used as exits when any of the following conditions exist: I. The occupant load served by the door is 100 or more. 2. The door is part of a fire assembly. 1-176 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1004.2-1004.5 3. The door is part of a smoke- and draft-control assembly. 4. Panic hardware is required or provided on the door. A double-acting door shall be provided with a view panel of not less than 200 square inches (0.129 m2). 1004.3 Type of Lock or Latch. Exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In Groups B, F, M and S Occupancies. key-locking hardware may be used on the main exit when the main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors if there is a readily visible, durable sign on or adjacent to the door stating THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS. The sign shall be in letters not less than I inch ~25 mm) high on a contrasting background. When unlocked, the single door or both leaves of a pair of doors must be tree to swing without operation of any latching device. The use or' this exception may be revoked by the building official for due cause. 2. Exit doors from individual dwelling units: Group R, Division 3 congregate residences; and guest rooms of Group R Occupancies having an occupant toad of l0 or less may be provided with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided such devices are openabte from the inside without the use of a key or tool and mounted at a height not to exceed 48 inches t, 1219 mm) above the finished floon Manually operated edge- or surface-mounted flush bolts and surface bolts are prohibited. When exit doors are used in pairs and approved automatic flush bolts are used, the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware. The unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. 2. When a pair of doors ser,,'ing a room not normally occupied are needed/rbr the movement of equipment, manually operated edge or surface bolts may be used and a door closer need not be provided on the inactive leaf. 1004.4 Panic Hardware. Panic hardware, when installed, shall comply with the requirements of U.B.C. Standard 10-4. The activating member shalt be mounted at a height of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) or more than 44 inches ( I 118 mm) above the floor. The unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds (66.72 N) when applied in the direction of exit travel. When balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, panic hardware shall be of the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend across more than one half of the width of the door mea- sured from the latch side. 1004,5 Special Egress-control Devices. When approved by the building official, exit doors in Group B; Group F, Division 1; Group I, Division 2: Group M; and Group R, Division 1 congregate residences serving as group-care facilities may be equipped with approved listed special egress-control devices of the time-delay type. provided the building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system and an approved automatic smoke-detection system. Such devices shall conform to all of the following: 1. Automatically deactivate the egress-control device upon activation of either the sprinkler sys- tem or the detection system. 2. Automatically deactivate the egress-control device upon loss of electrical power to any one of the following: 2.1 The egress-control device. 2.2 The smoke-detection system. 2.3 Exit illumination as required by Section 1012. 3. Be capable of being deactivated by a signal from a switch located in an approved location. 4. Initiate an irreversible process which will deactivate the egress-control device whenever a manual fome of not more than 15 pounds (66.72 N) is applied for two seconds to the panic bar or other door-latching hardware. The egress-control device shall deactivate within an approved time 1004.5-1004,9 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE period not to exceed a total of 15 seconds. The time delay established for each egress-control device shall not be field adjustable. 5. Actuation of the panic bar or other door-latching hardware shall activate an audible signal at the door. 6. The unlatching shall not require more than one operation. A sign shall be provided on the door located above and within i2 inches (305 mm) of the panic bar or other door-latching hardware reading: KEEP PUSHING. THIS DOOR WILL OPEN [N SECONDS. ALARM WILL SOUND. Sign letter shall be at least 1 inch (25 mm) in height and shall have a stroke of not less than l/8 inch (3.2 mm). Regardless of the means of deactivation, retocking of the egress-control device shall be by manu- al means only at the door. 1004.6 Width and Height. Every required exit doorway shall be ora size as to permit the installa- tion of a door not iess than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. When installed, exit doors shall be capable of opening so that the clear width of the exit is not less than 32 inches (813 mm). tn computing the exit width required by Section 1003.2, the net di- mension of the exitway shall be used. 1004.7 Door Leaf Width. A single leaf o f an exit door shall not exceed 4 feet ( 12 l 9 mm) in width. 1004.8 Special Doors. Revolving, sliding and overhead doors shall not be used as required exits. EXCEPTION: Horizontal sliding doors complying with U.B.C. Standard 7-8 may be used: 1. In elevator lobby separations. 2. Other than Groups A and H Occupancies, where smoke barriers are required. 3. When serving an occupant load of less than 50 in any occupancy other than a Group H Occupancy. Power-operated doors complying with U.B.C. Standard 10-1 may be used for exit purposes. Such doors when swinging shall have two guide rails installed on the swing side projecting out from the face of the doorjambs for a distance not less than the widest door leaf'. Guide rails shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) in height with solid or mesh panels to prevent penetration into door swing and shall be capable of resisting a horizontal load at top of rail of not less than 50 pounds per lineal foot (730 N/m). EXCEPTIONS: i. Walls or other type separators ma)' be used in lieu of the above guide rail, provided all the criteria are met. 2. Guide rails in industrial or commercial occupancies not accessible to the public may conform with the exception to Section 509.3. 3. Doors swinging toward flow of traffic shall not be permitted for use by untrained pedestrian traffic unless actuating devices start to function at least 8 feet 11 inches (27 t 8 mm) beyond the door in an open position and guide rails extend 6 feet 5 inches (1956 mm) beyond the door in an open position. Clearances for guide rails shall be as follows: i. Six inches (152 mm) maximum bet~veen rails and leading edge of door at the closest point in its arc of travel. 2. Six inches (152 mm) maximum between rails and the door in an open position. 3. Two inches (51 mm) minimum between rail at hinge side and door in an open position. 4. Two inches (51 mm) maximum between freestanding rails and jamb or other adjacent surface. 1004.9 Floor Level at Doors. Regardless of the occupant Ioad, there shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door. When access for persons with disabilities is required by Chapter l I, the floor or landing shall not be more than 1/2 inch ( 13 mm) lower than the threshold of the doorway. When such 1-178 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1005.8.1-1006.2 bear an approved label or other identification showing the rating thereof, the name of the manufac- turer and the identification of the service conducting the inspection of materials and workmanship at the factory during fabrication and assembly. Doors shall be maintained self-closing or shall be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector in accordance with Section 713.2. Smoke- and draft-control door assemblies shall be provided with a gasket so installed as to provide a seal where the door meets the stop on both sides and across the top. EXCEPTIONS: I. Viewports may be installed if they require a hole not larger than I inch in diameter through the door. have at least a I/4-inch-thick (6.4 mm) glass disc and the holder is of metal which will not melt out when subject to temperatures of 1.700°E (927°C.). 2. Protection of openings in the interior walls of exterior exit balconies is not required when it is possible to exit in two directions. 1005.8.2 Openings other than doors. Where corridor walls are required to be of one-hour fire-resistive construction by Section 1005.7, interior openings for other than doors or ducts shall be protected by fixed glazing listed and labeled for a fire-protection rating of at least three-fourths hour in accordance with Section 7 I3.9. The total area of all openings, other than doors, in any portion of an interior corridor shall not exceed 25 percent of the area of the corridor wall of the room which it is separating from the corridor. For duct openings, see Sections 713. I0 and 713.11. EXCEPTION: Protection of openings in the interior walls of exterior exit balconies is not required when it is possible to exit in two directions. 1005.9 Location on Property. Exterior exit balconies shall not be located in areas where open- ings are not permitted or where openings are required to be protected due to location on the property. 1005.10 Elevators. Elevators opening into a corridor serving a Group R, Division 1 or Group I Occupancy having an occupant load of 10 or more, or a corridor serving other occupancies having an occupant load of 30 or more shall be provided with an elevator lobby at each floor containing such a corridor. The lobby shall completely separate the elevators from the corridor by construction conforming to Section 1005.7 and all openings into the lobby wall contiguous with the corridor shall be protected as required by Section 1005.8. EXCEPTIONS: I. In office buildings classed as Group B Occupancies, separations need not be provided from a street floor lobby, provided the entire street floor is protected with an automatic sprinkler system. 2. Elevators not required to meet the shaft enclosure requirements of Section 71 i. 3. When additional doors are provided in accordance with Section 3007. Elevator lobbies shall comply with Section 3002. In fully sprinklered office buildings, corridors may lead through enclosed elevator lobbies if all areas of the building have access to at least one required exit without passing through the elevator lobby. SECTION 1006 -- STAIRWAYS 1006.1 General. Every stairway having two or more risers serving any building or portion thereof shall conform to the requirements of this section. When aisles in assembly rooms have steps, they shalI conform with the provisions in Section 1014. EXCEPTION: Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment or window wells are exempt from the requirements of this section. 1006.2 Width. The minimum stairway width shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2, but shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm) except as specified herein and in Chapter 11. Stair- ways serving an occupant load of 49 or less shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. Handrails may project into the requii'ed width a distance of 3 I/2 inches (89 mm) from each side of a stairway. Stringers and other projections such as trim and similar decorative features may project into the required width 11/2 inches (38 mm) on each side. 1-181 1006,3-1006.9 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 6.3 Rise and Run. The rise of steps shall not be less than 4 inches (102 mm) or greater than ches ( 178 mm). Except as permitted in Sections 1006.4 and 1006.6, the run shall not he less than nches (279 mm) as measured horizontally betxveen the vertical planes of the furthermost projec- of adjacent treads. Except as permitted in Sections i006.4, 1006.5 and 1006.6, the largest tread within any, flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). The :test riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch EXCEPTIONS: I. Private steps and stairways serving an occupant load of less than i0 and stairways to unoccupied roots may be constructed with an 8-inch-maximum (203 mm) rise and a 9-inch-minimum mm) run. -- 2. Where the bottom or top riser adjoins a sloping public way. walk or driveway hay in,, an established "rade and serving as a landing, the bottom or top riser may be reduced along the slope to less than 4 inches (t02 mm) in height with the variation in height of the bottom or top riser not to'exceed 3 inches (76 mm) in every 3 feet (914 mm ) or' stairway width. 1006.4 Winding Stairways. tn Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and in private stairways in Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, winders ma,,, be used if the required width of run is provided at a point not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from tl~e side of the stairway where the treads are narrower, but in no case shall any width of run be less than 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. 1006.5 Circular Stairways. Circular stairways may be used as an exit, provided the minimum width of run is not less than 10 inches (254 mm) and the smaller radius is not less than twice the xvidth of the stairway. The largest tread width or riser height within any' flizht of stairs shall not ex- ceed the smallest b~ more than 3/s inch (9.5 mm). 1006.6 Spiral Stairways. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and in private stairways within individual units of Group R, Division I Occupancies. spiral stairways may be installed. Such stair- ways may be used for required exits when the area served is limited to 400 square feet (37.16 m2). The tread must provide a clear walking area measuring at least 26 inches (660 mm) from the outer edge of the supporting column to the inner edge of the handrail. A run of at least 7 I/2 inches (191 mm) is to be provided at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from where the tread is the narrowest. The rise must be sufficient to provide 6-foot 6-inch (1981 mm) headroom. The rise shall not exceed 91/2 inches (241 mm). 1006.7 Landings. Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the direction of travel not less than the width of the stairway. Such dimension need not exceed 44 inches stair has a straight run. There shall not be more than 12 5 -, (i 118 mm) when the eet (-~658 mm) vertically between landinzs. For landings with adjoining doors, see Section 1004. i 0. EXCEPTION: Stairs serving an unoccupied roof are exempt from these provisions. 1006.8 Basement Stairways. When a basement stairway and a stairway to an upper sto~' termi- nate in the same exit enclosure, an approved barrier shall ge provided to prevent persons frSm con- tinuing on into the basement. Directional exit signs shall be provided as specified in Section I013. 1006.9 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side, and every stairway required to be more than 88 inches (2235 mm) in width shall be provided with not less than one intermediate hand- rail for each 88 inches (2235 mm) of required width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approx- ( imately equally across with the entire width of the stairway. . EXCEPTIONS: 1. Stairways less than 44 inches ( i 118 mm) in width or stairways serving one individual dwelling unit in Group R, Division 1 or 3 Occupancies or a Group R. Division 3 congregate residence mav have one handrail. 2. Private stairways 30 inches (762 mm) or less in height may have handrails on one side only. 3. Stairways having less than tour risers and serving one individual dwelling unit in Group R, Division I or 3, or a Group R, Division 3 congregate residence or s'-erving Group U ~ Occupancies need not have handrails. The top of handrails and handrail extensions shall be placed not less than 34 inches (864 mm) or more than 38 inches (965 mm) above the nosing of treads and landings. Handrails shall be continu- 1-182 C 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1004.9-1005.2 access is not required, such dimension shall not exceed I inch (25 mm). Landings shall be level except for exterior landings, which may have a slope not to exceed 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units hori- zontal (2% slope). EXCEPTIONS: 1. In Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies and within individual units ( ~ ' Group R, Division 1 Occupancies: I. l A door may open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs, provided the door does not swing ov¢ the top step. 1.2 A door may open at a landing that is not more than 8 inches (203 mm) lower than the floor leve provided the door does not swing over the landing. 1.3Screen doors and storm doors may swing over stairs, steps or landings. 2. Doors serving building equipment rooms which are not normally occupied. 1004.10 Landings at Doors. Landings shatl have a width not iess than the width of the stairway o the width of the door. whichever is the greater. Doors in the fully open position shall not reduce ~ required dimension by more than 7 inches ( I78 mm). ~Vhen a landing serves an occupant load of 5( or more, doors in any position shall not reduce the landing dimension to less than one half its re- quired width. Landings shall have a length measured in the direction of travel of not Iess than 4~ inches (1t18 mm). EXCEPTION: In Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies and within individual units of Group I R, Division ! Occupancies, such length need not exceed 36 inches (914 mm). A landing which has no adjoining door shalt comply with Section 1006.7. 1004.11 Door Identification. Glass doors shall conform to the requirements specified in Sec~n 2406. Exit doors shalI be marked so that they are readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction. 1004.12 Additional Doors. When additional doors are provided for egress purposes, they shall conform to all provisions of this chapter. EXCEPTION: Approved revolving doors having leaves which wilI collapse under opposing pressures may be used in exit situations, provided: !.. Such doors have a minimum width of 6 feet 6 inches ( t981 mm). 2. At least one conforming exit door is located adjacent to each revolving door. 3. The revolving door shall not be considered to provide any exit width. SECTION 1005 -- CORRIDORS AND EXTERIOR EXIT BALCONIES 1005.1 General. This section shall apply to every corridor serving as a required exit for an occu- pant load of 10 or more except that Section 1005.2 shall apply to all corridors. For the purpose of this section, the term "corridor" shall include exterior exit balconies and covered or enclosed walk- ways, tunnels and malls. Partitions. rails, counters and similar space dividers not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height above the floor shall not be construed to form corridors. Exit corridors shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms. EXCEPTION: Foyers, lobbies or reception rooms constructed as required for corridors shall not be con- strued as intervening rooms. Corridors which are located within an accessible route of travel shall also comply with Chapter 11. For Group I Occupancies see Section 10 i9.3. 1005.2 Width. The minimum corridor width shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2, but shall not be less than 44 inches ( I 1 t8 mm), except as specified herein. Corridors serving an oc- cupant load of 49 or less shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. For special requirements for Groups E and 1 Occupancies, see Sections i017 and 1019. 1-179 1005.3-1005.8.1 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1005.3 Height. Corr/dors and exterior exit balconies shall have a clear height of not iess than 7 feet (2134 mm) measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. 1005.4 Projections. The required width of corridors shall be unobstructed. EXCEPTION: Handrails and doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one'half. Other nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features ma,,' project into the required width 11/2 inches (38 mm) on each side. ' 1005.5 Access to Exits. When more than one exit is required, they shall be so arranged that it is possible to go in either direction from any point in a corridor to a separate exit, except for dead ends not exceeding 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. 1005.6 Changes in Elevation. When a corridor or exterior exit balcony is accessible to the handi- capped, changes in elevation of the floor shall be made bv means ora ramp, except as provided for doors by Section 1004.9. ' 1005.7 Construction. Walls of corridors serving a Group R, Division I or Group I Occupancy having an occupant toad of I0 or more and walls of corridors serving other occupancies having an occupant load of 30 or more shall be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction and the ceilings shall not be less than that required for a one-hour fire-resistive floor or roof system. EXCEPTIONS: l. One-story buildings housing Group S. Division 2 Occupancies. 2. Corridors more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in width wbere occupancies served by such corridors have at least one exit independent from the corridor. (See Chapter 4 for covered malls.) 3. Exterior sides of exterior exit balconies. 4. In Group I. Division 3 Occupancies such as jails, prisons, reformatories and similar buildings with open-barred cells forming corridor walls, the corridors and ceil doors need not be fire resistive. 5. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construction within office spaces having an occupant load of I00 or less when the entire story in which the space is located is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and an automatic smoke-detection system installed within the corridor. The actua- tion of any detector shall activate alarms audible in ali areas se~'ed bv the corridor. 6. In other than Type I or [I construction, exterior exit balconx roof assemblies may be of heavy-timber construction without concealed spaces. ' 7. Within office spaces occupied by a single tenant, parriai height partitions which form corridors and which do not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) in height need not be fire resistive, provided they are constructed in accordance with Section 601.5 and are not more than three fourths of the floor-ro-ceiling height. 8. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construction within office spaces having an occu- pant load of 100 or tess when the buildin~ in which the space is located is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout. ~ When the ceiling of the entire story is an element ora one-hour fire-resistive floor or roof system, the corridor walls may terminate at the ceiling. When the room-side fire-resistive membrane of the corridor wall is carried through to the underside of a fire-resistive floor or roof above, the corridor side of the ceiling may be protected by the use of ceiling mater/als as required for one-hour floor or roof system construction or the corridor ceiling may be of the same construction as the corridor walls. Ceilings of noncombustible construction may be suspended below the fire-resistive ceiling. For wall and ceiling finish requirements, see Table 8-B. For restrictions on the use of corridors to convey air, see Chapter I0 of the Mechanical Code. 1005.8 Openings. 1005.8.1 Doors. When corridor walls are required to be of one-hour fire-resistive construction by Section 1005.7, every interior door opening shall be p'rotected by a tight-fitting smoke- and draft-control assembly having ~. fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance with U.B.C. Standard 7-2. Said doors shall not have louvers. The door and frame shall 1-180 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1006.9-1006.15 ous the full length of the stairs and, except for private stairwavs, at least one handrail shall extend in the direction of the stair mn not less than 12 inches (305 mm') beyond the top riser nor less than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the bottom riser. Ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals. The handgrip portion of handrails shall not be less than 1 I/4 (32 mm) inches nor more than 2 in- ches (51 mm) in cross-sectional dintension or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping sur- face. The handgrip portion of handrails shall have a smooth surface with no sharp comers. Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less than I l/, inches (38 mm) between the xvall and the handrail. - 1006.10 Guardrails. Stairways open on one or both sides shall have guardralls as required by Section 509. 1006.11 Protection of Exterior Wall Openings. Except in Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, all openings in the exterior wall below and within 10 feet (3048 mm), measured horizontally, of an exterior exit stairway or unprotected openings in an interior exit stairway serving a building over two stories in height or a floor level having such openings in t~vo or more floors below shall be pro- tected by fixed, self-closing, or automatic-closing fire assemblies havina a three-fourths-hour fire- protection rating. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Openings may be unprotected when two separated exterior stairways serve an exterior exit balcony. 2. Protection of openings is not required for open parking garages conforming to Section 311.9. 1006.12 Interior Stairway Construction. Interior stairways shall be constructed as specified in Sections 602.4, 603.4, 604.4, 605.4 and 606.4. ' Except when enclosed usable space under stairs is prohibited by Section i009.6, the wails and soffits of the enclosed space shall be protected on the enclosed side as required for one-hour fire- resistive construction. All required interior stairways which extend to the top floor in any building four or more stories in height shall have, at the highest point of the stair shaft, an approved hatch openable to the exterior not less than 16 square feet (1.5 m2) in area with a minimum dimension of 2 feet (610 mm). EXCEPTION: The hatch need not be provided on pressurized enclosures or on stairways that extend to the roof with an opening onto that root: Stairways exiting directly to the exterior of a building four or more stories in height shall be pro- vided with means for emergency entry for fire department access. 1006.13 Exterior Stairway Construction. Exterior stairways shall be constructed as specified in Sections 602.4, 603.4, 604.~-, 605.4 and 606.4. Exterior stairways shall not project into yards where openings are not permitted or protection of openings is required. Enclosed usable space under stairs shall have the walls and soffits protected on the enclosed side as required for one-hour fire-resistive construction. Stair~vays exiting directly to the exterior of a building four or more stories in height shall be pro- vided with means for emergency entry for fire department access. 1006.14 Stairway to Roof. In buildings four or more stories in height, one stairway shall extend to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slope greater than 4 in 12. See Section 1006.12 for roof hatch requirements. 1006.15 Headroom. Every stairway shall have a headroom clearance of not less than 6 feet 8 in- ches (2032 mm). Such clearances shall be measured vertically from a plane parallel and tangent to the stairway tread nosings to the soffit above at all points. 1-183 1006.16---1008.1 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ~ 1006.16 Stairwav Identification. Approved stairway identification signs shall be located at each ~ floor levet in all en~ctosed stairways in buildinos four or more stories in '~, .' · . F fy the stairwa . ,= he~=ht The s~gn shall ~dentt- F y, indicate whether there ts root access, the floor level, and the upper and lower termi- F nus of the stairway. The sign shall be located approximately 5 feet (I524 mm) above the floor F landing in a position which is readily visible when the door is in the open or closed position. Sians ~ shall comply with requirements of U.B.C. Standard 10-2.~ SECTION 1007 -- RAMPS 1007.1 General. Except for ramped aisles in assembly rooms, ramps used as exits shall conform to the provisions of this section. Ramped aisles within assembly rooms shall conform with the pro- visions in Section 1014. Ramps which are located within an accessible route of travel shall also comply with Chapter 1 i. 1007.2 Width. The width of ramps shall be determined as specified in Section I003.2, but shall not be tess than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein. Ramps servin~ an occupant load of 49 or less shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. ~ Handrails may project into the required width a distance of 3 i/2 inches (89 mm) from each side of a ramp. Other projections, such as trim and similar decorative features, may project into the re- quired width 11/2 inches (38 mm) on each side. 1007.3 Slope. The slope of ramps required by Chapter i I which are located within an accessible route of travel shall not be steeper than 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.33 % slope). The slope of other ramps shall not be steeper than i unit vertical in 8 units hor/zontal (t2.5% slope). 1007.4 Landings. Ramps having slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 15 units horizontal (6.7% slope) shall have landings at the top and bottom, and at least one intermediate landing shall be pro- vided for each 5 feet ( 1524 mm) of rise. Top landings and intermediate landinas shall have a dimen- sion measured in the direction of ramp run of not tess than 5 feet (1524 mm). L~andings at the bottom of ramps shall have a dimension in the direction of ramp run of not tess than 6 feet (I 829 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the minimum dimension of the landing to less than 42 in- ches (1067 mm) and shall not reduce the required width bv more than 31/2 inches (89 mm) when fully open. ~ W. hen ramp access is provided to comply with Chapter 11 and a door swings over a landing, the the doorway of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm). 1007.5 Handrails. Ramps having slopes steeper than i unit vertical in 15 units horizontal (6.7% slope) shall have handrails as required for stairways, except that intermediate handrails shall not be required. Ramped aisles need not have handrails on sides serving fixed seating. 1007.6 Construction. Ramps shall be constructed as required for stairways. 1007.7 Surface. The surface of ramps shall be roughened or shall be of slip-resistant materials. 1007.8 Guardrails. Ramps open on one or both sides shall have guardrails as required by Section 509. 1007.9 Headroom. Ramps shall have a headroom clearance of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). Such clearances shall be measured vertically from the finished floor surface of the ramp and land- ings to the soffit above at all points. SECTION 1008 ~ HORIZONTAL EXIT 1008.1 Used as a Required Exit. A horizontal exit may be considered as a required exit when conforming to the provisions of this chapter. A horizontal exit shall not serve as the only exit from a 1-184 t 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1008.1-1009.4 port/on of a building, and when two or more ex/ts are required, not more than one half of the total number of exits or total exit width may be horizontal exits. 1008.2 Openings. Openings in a horizontal exit shall be protected by a fire assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than one and one-half hours. Such fire assemblies shall be self-closing or automatic closing upon the activation of a smoke detector installed in accordance with Section 713. All hold-open devices shall be purpose and shall close or release the fire assembly to the closed position listed for the failure. in the event of a power 1008.3 Discharge Areas. A horiz . ~ ~c,u, pan. t toad not less than the Ge ....o_.n. tale. xtt ~hall lead into a floor ...... auowmc, 3 ~,, ..... ~ ....... ,-upaur loan served by ~..~. ~.,. ~-~a having capacit fi_ ~,'~-~ ~oor area for each ...... 5.' _ 7 ouaa oe cletermined by in, not including areas of stairs, elevators and other shafts or courts i'n Gro - ~*,-ugant ro oe accommodated there'- pancies, the capacity shall be determined b,, al , · u t D~v per ambulato~, occu ' lowing t5 ........ P , ' ision t '"'-"anonzontale..:-, ~ . -~ -~ ~cct{~.5 fa-) nernc, n~__~ , ' '" J'-'~nerclearrloo chapter but need not'~,~to~.aff..s.s,hall be provided with ex'ts -~.~-j~':~}~.loutatory occupant· The are~ ..... ,uu= me added canac;,- :-- _ -'-,¢Huare to meet the re~,,;-~-- exlts, r, ,,: -aposea b Derso ~,~-~.~- · ?-=merits orthis Y. n ..... =uug it through horizontal SECTION 1009 ~ STAIRWAY~ RAMp AND ESCALATOR ENCLOSURES 1009.1 General. Interior stairways, ramps or escalators shall be enclosed as specified in this sec- tion. EXCEPTIONS: i./n other than Gr . . way,.ramp or escalator servin~ only o-°oU?~,H and ~Occupanmes, an enclos to omer floors F~ .... " ' "- awacent riGor .~ ..... · ureneed not be nrovid~-~ -' 301~ ~ 213(3 ~ ' ~' CllIdlOSUre of escalators ,~--,;_~ o ' ' ""* two such interconnect r cu rorastalr. ;'~,o.°u.-.o. and 3ti.6. ~ ...... ~ taroups B, F, M and S Occun:e,d.;~°°.rs shall .not be open · ~. ormrs m Group R Divisi ~ ~ ~- .... =s, see Secnons 304 6 s~on I Occupancies need not be enclosed. , on .5 uCCUpancies and stairs within individual dwelling units in Group R, Dirt- 3. Stairs in open parking garages, as defined in Section 311.9, need not be enclosed. 1009.2 Enclosure Construction. Enclosure wa/Is shah not be of/ess than two-hour fire-resistive construction in buildings four or more stories in height or of Types I and II fire-resistive construc- tion and shalt not be of/ess than one-hour fire-resistive construction elsewhere. EXCEPTION: [n sprinkler-protected parking ~arates resthcted 713.8 and 713.9. ~ - to the Storage of private or pleasure-type motor vehicles, stairway enclosures may be enclosed with glazing meeting the requirements of Sections 713.7 1009.3 Openings into Enclosures. Openings into exit enclosures other than Permitted exterior openings shall be limited to those necessary for exiting from a normally occupied space into the enclosure and exiting from the enclosure. Other penetrations into and opening through the exit closure are prohibited except for ductwork and equipment necessary for independent stair press;~-- ization, sprinklerpiping, stand i es · listed box not exceeding 16 s~.p,~ . an,d electrical condmt servin · openings betw ...... =' $.~are roches (I0 323 mm2 · ~ g the sitar, way and term/nad · protectj, '-~- =ujacent exit enclosures ~).m a. rea. Penetrations an ..ng !n a · ,. d. are not Permitted regardI,= ...... !d co.mmumcatmg · . . ~ ~ m wnemer tr~e opening is ail exit doors m an emt enclosure shall be protected by a fire assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than one hour where one-hour enclosure construction is Permitted in Section ~009.2 and one and one-half hours wh~re two-hour enclosure construction is required by Section 1009.2. Doors shall be maintained self-dosing or shatl be automatic dosing by actuation of a smoke detector as provided for in Section 713.2. The maximum transmitted temperature end point shall not exceed 450OF. (232oc.) above ambient at the end of 30 minutes of the fire exposure speci- fied in U.B.C. Standard 7-2. 1009.4 Extent of Enclosure. Stairway and ramp enclosures shall include landings and parts of floors connecting stairway flights and shall also include a corr/dor or exit passageway on the ground I 1009.4-1010.2 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE floor leading from the stairway to the exterior of the building. Openings into the corridor or exit passageway shall comply with the requirements of Section 1009.3. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Enclosed corridors or exit passageways are not required from unenclosed stairways or ramps. 2. In office buildings, a maximum of 50 percent of the exits may discharge through a street-floor lobby, provided the required exit width is free and unobstructed and the entire street floor is protected with an auto- matic sprinkler system. 1009.5 Barrier. A stairway in an exit enclosure shall not continue below the grade level exit un- less an approved barrier is provided at the ground-floor level to prevent persons from accidentally continuing into the basement. 1009.6 Use of Space under Stair and Ramp. There shall be no enclosed usable space under stair- ways or ramps in an exit enclosure, nor shall the open space under such stairways be used for any purpose. [009.7 Pressurized Enclosure. In a building having a floor used for human occupancy which is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, the entire required enclosure shall be pressurized in accordance with Section 905 of this code and this section. Pressurization shall occur automatically upon activation of an approved fire alarm system. EXCEPTION: When the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, pressurization shall be upon activation of a spot-type smoke detector listed for releasing ser~'lce installed within 5 feet ( 1524 mm) of each vestibule entry. The upper portion of such enclosures shall be provided with controlled relief vent capable of dis- charging a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1 [80 L/s) of air at the design pressure differ- ence. Such enclosures shall be provided with a pressurized entrance vestibule. 1009.8 Vestibules. When required by Section l009.7, vestibules shatl meet the f°lt°wing require- ments: l. A level surface of not less than the area required by Section 1104.2 for two wheelchair spaces shall be provided. Such space shall not obstruct the required exit width and shall not interfere with access to or use of fire department hose connections and valves. 2. Two-way communication for the occupants shall be provided directly to the fire-control room. 3. Emergency illumination shall be provided to maintain a minimum of 30 footcandles (323 Ix) on the floor. 4. An approved occupant-sensing device shall be provided. Such device shall visually indicate the presence of an occupant within the vestibule in an approved manner at the fire-control room. 5. Fire department connections and valves serving the floor shall be located within the vestibule and in such a manner as to not obstruct exiting when hose lines are connected and charged. 6. The minimum pressure differences within the vestibule with the doors dosed shall be 0.05 inch water gage (12.44 Pa) positive pressure relative to the fire floor and 0.05 inch water gage (12.44 Pa) negative relative to the exit enclosure. No pressure difference is required relative to a nonfu:e floor. SECTION 1010 -- EXIT COURTS 1010.1 General. Exit courts shall discharge into a pubtic way or exit passageway. 1010,2 Width. Exit court minimum widths shall be determined in accordance with provisions of Section 1003 based on the occupant load and such required width shall be unobstructed to a height 1-186 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1010.2-1013.1 of 7 feet (2134 mm), except for projections permitted in corridors by Section 1005. The width of exit courts shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm) except Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies, where the width may be reduced to 36 inches (914 mm). When the width is reduced from any cause, the reduction shall be effected gradually by a guar- drail at least 3 feet (914 mm) in height and making an angle of not more than 30 degrees with the axis of the exit court. 1010.3 Number of Exits. Exit courts shall be provided with exits as determined by Section I003. 1010.4 Construction and Openings. When an exit court serving a building or portion thereof having an occupant load of i0 or more is less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width, the exit court wails shall be a minimum of one-hour fire-resistive construction for a distance of I0 feet (3048 mm) above the floor of the court, and all openings therein shall be protected by fire assemblies having a fire-protection rating of not less than three-fourths hour. SECTION 1011 -- EXIT PASSAGEWAYS 1011.1 Construction and Openings. The walIs of exit passageways shall be without openings other than required exits from normally occupied spaces and shall have wails, floors and ceilings of the same period of fire resistance as required for the walls, floors and ceilings of the building served with a minimum of one-hour fire-resistive construction. Exit openings through the enclosing walls of exit passageways shall be protected by fire assemblies having a three-fourths-hour fire-protec- tion rating. 1011.2 Detailed Requirements. Except for construction and opening protection as specified in Section 1011. i above, exit passageways shall comply with the requirements for corridors as speci- fied in Section 1005. SECTION 1012 w EXIT ILLUMINATION 1012.1 General. Except within individual dwelling units, guest rooms and sleeping rooms, exits shall be illuminated at any time the building is occupied with light having intensity of not less than 1 footcandle (10.76 Ix) at floor level. EXCEPTION: In auditoriums, theaters, concert or opera halls and similar assem~bly uses, the illumination at floor level may be reduced during performances to nor less than 0.2 footcandle (,.i5 Ix). Fixtures required for exit illumination shall be supplied from separate sources of power where required by Section 1012.2. 1012.2 Separate Sources of Power. The power suppty for exit illumination shall normally be provided by the premises' wiring system. [n the event of its failure, illumination shall be automati- cally provided from an emergency system for Group I, Divisions 1.1 and t.2 Occupancies and for all other occupancies where the exiting system serves an occupant load of 100 or more. For high-rise buildings, see Section 403. Emergency systems shall be supplied from storage batteries or an on-site generator set and the system shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Electrical Code. SECTION 1013 w EXIT SIGNS 1013.1 Where Required. When two or more exits from a story are required by Section 1003, exit signs shall be installed at stair enclosure doors, horizontal exits and other required exits from the story. When two or more exits are required from a room or area, exit signs shall be installed at the required exits from the room or area and where otherwise necessary to clearly indicate the direction of egress. 1-187 1013.1-1014.3 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE EXCEPTIONS: 1. Main exterior exit doors which obviously and clearly are identifiable as exits need not be signed when approved by the building official. 2. Group R, Division 3. and individual units of Group R. Division t Occupancies. 3. Exits from rooms or areas with an occupant load of less than 50 when located within a Group l, Division 1.1. 1.2 or 2 Occupancy or a Group E, Division 3 day-care occupancy. 1013.2 Graphics. The color and design of lettering, arrows and other symbols on exit signs shall be in high contrast with their background. Words on the sign shall be in block letters 6 inches (152 mm) in height with a stroke of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm). 1013.3 Illumination. Signs shall be internally or externally illuminated by two electric lamps or shall be of an approved self-luminous type. When the luminance on the face of an exit sign is from an external source, it shall have an intensity of not less than 5.0 footcandles (53.82 Ix) from either lamp. Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance. 1013.4 Power Supply. Current supply to one of the lamps for exit signs shall be provided by the premises' wiring system. Power to the other lamp shall be from storage batteries or an on-site gener- ator set and the system shall be installed in accordance with the Electrical Code. For high-rise build- ings, see Section 403. 1013.5 Floor-level Exit Signs. When exit signs are required by Section 1013.1, additional ap- proved low-level exit signs which are internally or externally illuminated, photoluminescent or self-luminous, shall be provided in all interior exit corridors ser¥ing guest rooms of hotels in Group R, Division t Occupancies. The bottom of the sign shall not be less than 6 inches ( 152 mm) or more than 8 inches (203 mm) above the floor level. For exit doors, the sign shall be on the door or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign within 4 inches (102 mm) of the door frame. 1013.6 Amusement Building Exit Marking. Approved direction exit marking and exit signs shall be provided. Approved iow-level exit signs and directional marking shall be located not more than 8 inches (203 mm) above the walking surface and at The exit path. Such marking shall be acti- vated in accordance with Section 408.5.3. SECTION 1014 -- AISLES 1014.1 General. Aisles leading to required exits shall be provided from all portions of buildings. Aisles located within an accessible route of travel shall also comply with Chapter 11. 1014.2 Width in Occupancies without Fixed Seats. The width of aisles in occupancies without fixed seats shall comply with this section. Aisle widths shall be provided in accordance with the following: l. In areas serving employees only, the minimum aisle width shall be 24 inches (610 mm) but not less than the width required by the number of employees served. 2. In public areas of Groups B and M Occupancies. and in assembly occupancies without fixed seats, the minimum clear aisle width shall be 36 inches (914 mm) where tables, counters, furnish- ings, merchandise or other similar obstructions are placed on one side of the aisle only and 44 inches (i 118 mm) when such obstructions are placed on both sides of the aisle. 1014.3 Width in Assembly Occupancies with Fixed Seats. Aisles in assembly occupancies with fixed seats shall comply with this section. The clear width of aisles shatl be based on the num- ber of occupants within the portion of the seating areas served by the aisle. The minimum clear width of aisles and other means of egress shall be in accordance with Table 10-B or, for buildings providing smoke-protected assembly seating and for which an approved life- safety evaluation is conducted, in accordance with Table 10-C. For Table 10-C, the number of seats specified must be within a single assembly place, and interpolation shall be permitted between the 1-188 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1014.3-1014.6.2 specified values shown. For both tables, the minimum clear widths shall be modified in accordance with the following: i. If risers exceed 7 inches (178 mm) in height, multiply the stair width in the tables by factor A, where ~ A = I + (riser height -- 7.0 in.) 5 For SI: A = I + (riser height - 178 mm) 127 2. Stairs not having a handrail within a 30-inch (760 mm) horizontal distance shall be 25 percent wider than otherwise calculated, i.e., multiply by' B = 1.25. 3. Ramps steeper than 1 in 10 slope where used in ascent shall have their width increased by i0 percent, i.e., multiply factor C = 1.i0. Where exiting is possible in two directions, the width of such aisles shall be uniform throughout their length. ~ When aisles converge to form a single path of exit travel, the aisle width shall not be less than the combined required width of the converging aisle. In assembly rooms with fixed seats arranged in rows, the clear width of aisles shall not be tess than set forth above or less than the following: Forty-eight inches (1219 mm) for stairs having searing on both sides. Thirty-six inches (914 mm) for stairs having seating on one side. Twenty-three inches (584 mm) between a stair handrail and seating when the aisles are subdi- vided by the handrail. Forty-two inches (I 067 mm) for level or ramped aisles havin~ seatino on both sides. Thirty-six inches (9t4 mm) for level or ramped aisles having seating on one side. Twenty-three inches (584 mm) between a stair handrail and seating when an aisle does not serve more than five rows on one side. 1014.4 Aisle Termination. Aisles shall terminate at a cross aisle, foyer, doorway or vomitory. Aisles shall not have a dead end greater than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. EXCEPTION: A longer dead-end aisle is permitted when seats served by the dead-end aisle are not more than 24 seats from another aisle measured along a row of seats having a minimum clear width of I2 inches (305 mm) plus 0.6 inch (15 mm) for each additional seat above seven in a row. Each end of a cross aisle shall terminate at an aisle, foyer, doorway or vomitory. 1014.5 Ramp Slope. The slope of ramped aisles shall not be more than i unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (12.5% slope). Ramped aisles shall have a slip-resistant surface. 1014.6 Aisle Steps. 1014.6.1 When prohibited. Steps shall not be used in aisles havino a slope of 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (12.5% slope) or less. ~ 1014.6.2 When required. Aisles with a slope steeper than I unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (i 2.5% slope) shall consist of a series of risers and treads extending across the entire width of the aisle. The height of risers shall not be more than 7 inches ( 178 mm) or less than 4 inches (t 02 mm) and the tread run shall not be/ess than t 1 inches (279 mm). The riser height shall be uniform within each flight and the tread run shall be uniform throughout the aisle. Variations in run or height between adjacent treads or risers shall not exceed 3/16 inch (4.8 mm). A contrasting marking stripe or other 1-189 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (_ 1016.2-1017.3.1 or into an exit court, approved stairway, exterior stairway or exit passageway leading to a public way. Side exits shall be accessible from a cross aisle. 1016.3 Balcony Exits. Balconies having an occupant load of 10 or more shall be provided with a minimum of two exits. Balcony exits shall open directly to an exterior stairway or other approved stairway or ramp. When there is more than one balcony, exits shall open into an exterior or enclosed stairway or ramp. Balcony exits shall be accessible from a cross aisle. The number and distribution of exits shall be as otherwise specified in this chapter. 1016.4 Panic Hardware. Exit doors from Group A Occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. EXCEPTIONS: I. In Group A, Division 3 Occupancies and in all churches, panic hardware may be omitted from the main exit when the main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors. A key-locking device may be used in place of the panic hardware, provided there is a readily visible durable sign adjacent to the doorway stating THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS. The sign shall be in letters not less than l inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background. When unlocked, the single door or both leaves of a pair of doors must be free to swing without operation of any latching device. When a pair of doors is installed, one leaf shall have no locking devices whatsoever, and the second leaf shall be arranged to latch or lock into the frame and into the first leaf in such a manner that a single unlocking action will unlock both leaves simultaneously. Flush, edge or suN'ace bolts or any other type of device that may be used to close or restrain the door other than by operation of the locking device are prohibited. The use of this exception ma5' be revoked by the building official for due cause. 2. Panic hardware may be waived on gates surrounding stadiums when the gates are under constant immedi- ate supervision while the public is present, and provided safe dispersal areas based on 3 square feet (0.28 m2) are located between the stadium and the fence. Gates may be horizontal sliding or swinging and per occupant may exceed the 4-foot-width ( 1219 mm) limitation. The required dispersal area shall be located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the stadium. 1016.5 Multitheater Complex. The main exit from the multitheater complex shall be of suffi- cient width to accommodate one half of the aggregate occupant load of the complex. Corridor walls and ceilings shall be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction with openings protected as required in Section 1005.8. EXCEPTION: Opening protection is not required when each motion picture auditorium has at least one half of its required exits opening directly to the exterior or into an exit passageway. SECTION 1017 -- GROUP E OCCUPANCIES 1017.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following defimtions apply: INTERIOR ROOM is a room whose only exit is through an adjoining or intervening room which is not an exit corridor. ROOM is a space or area bounded by any obstructions to exit passage which at any time enclose more than 80 percent of the perimeter of the area. in computing the unobstructed perimeter, open- ings less than 3 feet (914 mm) in clear width and less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) high shall not be considered. SEPARATE EXIT SYSTEM is a path of exit travel separated in such a manner from other re- quired exits as to provide an atmospheric separation which precludes contamination of both paths by the same fire. 1017.2 Separate Exit Systems Required. Every room with an occupant load of more than 300 shall have one of its exits into a separate exit system. When three or more exits are required from a room, no more than two required exits shall enter into the same exit system. 1017.3 Travel Distance. 1017.3.1 In rooms. The distance from any point in a room shall not be more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from an exit corridor, an enclosed stairway or the exterior of the building. 1-191 1017.3.1-1017.9 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE EXCEPTIONS: i. In buildings not more than two stories in height and protected throughout with smoke detectors, the distance may be increased to 90 feet (27 432 mm). 2. In buildings protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system, the distance may be increased to t I 0 t'eet (33 528 mm). 1017.3.2 From any location. All portions of unsprinklered buildings shall not be more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from either an exterior exit door. a horizontal exit, an exit passageway or an en- closed stairway measured along the line of travel. In a building protected throughout with an auto- matic sprinkler system such distance may be increased to 225 feet (68 580 mm). In buildings not more than two stories in height protected throughout with smoke detectors, the distance may be increased to 175 feet (53 340 mm). 1017.4 Exits through Adjoining Rooms. Interior rooms may exit through adjoining or interven- ing rooms, provided the total travel distance through such rooms to an exit corridor does not exceed that specified in Section 1017.3.1 and is a direct, obvious and unobstructed path of travel. Such paths of exit travel shall not pass through kitchens, storerooms, restrooms, closets, laboratories us- ing hazardous materials, industrial shops or other similar places. Foyers and lobbies constructed as required for exit corridors shall not be construed as adjoining or intervening rooms. ~ When the only means of exit from a room is through an adjoining or intervening room, smoke detectors shall be installed throughout the area of the common atmosphere through which the exit must pass. The detectors shall actuate alarms audible in the interior room and shall be connected to the school fire alarm system. EXCEPTIONS: i. When the aggregate occupant load of the interior room or rooms is l0 or less. 2. When the enclosures forming interior rooms are less than two thirds of the floor-to-ceiling heioht and do not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm). = 3. Rooms used exclusively for mechanical and public utility service to the buildings. 1017.5 Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. Corridor wails and ceilings shall be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction with openings protected as required in Section 1005.8. EXCEPTION: When each room used for instruction has at least one exit door directly to the exterior at ground level and when rooms used for assembly purposes have at least one half of the required exits directlv to the exterior ground level, one-hour fire-resistive construction of corridor wails and ceilings is not required. Any change in elevation of less than 2 feet (610 mm) in a corridor or exterior exit balcony shall be by means of ramps. The width of a corridor in a Group E, Division 1 Occupancy shall be the width required by Section 1003, plus 2 feet (610 mm), but not less than 6 feet (1829 mm). EXCEPTION: When the total number of occupants sep.'ed is less than 100. the corridor may be '44 inches (1It8 mm) wide. 1017.6 Exit Serving Auditoriums in Group E, Division 1 Occupancy. An exit serving an audi- torium and other rooms need provide only for the capacity of whichever requires the greater width if the auditorium is not to be used simultaneously with the other rooms. 1017.7 Laboratories. Occupants in laboratories having an area in excess of 200 square feet (i 8.6 m2) shall have access to at least two exits from the room and ail portions of the room shall be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of an exit. 1017,8 Stairs. Each floor above or below the ground floor level shall have not less than two exit stairs and the required exit width shall be equally divided between such stairs, provided that stairs serving an occupant load of I00 or more shall be not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in clear width. EXCEPTION: This section does not apply to rooms used for maintenance, storage and similar purposes. 1017.9 Doors. The width of exit doors shall be sufficient to accommodate the occupant load served. 1-192 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1017.10-1019.3 1017.10 Basement Rooms. Exit stairways from a basement shall open directly to the exterior of the building without entering the first floor corridor. 1017.11 Panic Hardware. Exit doors from rooms having an occupant load of 50 or more and from corridors shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. 1017.12 Fences and Gates. School grounds mav be fenced and gates therein equipped with locks, provided safe dispersal areas are located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the buildings. Dis- persal areas shall be sized to provide an area of not less than 3 square feet (0.28 m2) per occupant. Gates shall not be installed across corridors or passageways leading to such dispersal areas unless they comply with exit requirements. See Section 1021 for exits from dispersal areas. SECTION 1018 -- GROUP H OCCUPANCIES Every portion of a Group H Occupancy having a floor area of 200 square feet (18.58 m2) or more shall be served by at least two separate exits. EXCEPTION: Group H, Division 4 Occupancies having a floor area of less than 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2) may have one exit. Within Group H, Divisions I, 2 and 3 Occupancies. all portions of any room shall be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of an exit door. Exit doors from a room classified as Group H, Divisions I, 2 and 3 Occupancies shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. Doors leading to a corridor of fire-resistive construction shall have a minimum three-fourths- hour fire-protection rating; shall not have more than 100 square inches (0.0645 m2) of wired _*lass set in steel frames: shall be maintained self~closino or shall be automatic closing as defined in Sec- tion 713.2; and shall open ~n the direction of exit'-travel. Within Group H, Division 7 and within fabrication areas of Group H, Division 6 Occupancies. the distance of travel to an exterior exit door, exit corridor, horizontal exit, exit passageway or an en- closed stairway shall not exceed 100 feei (30 480 mm). SECTION 1019 -- GROUP I OCCUPANCIES 1019.1 Exterior Doors. All required exterior exit doors shall open in the direction of exit travel. 1019.2 Minimum Size of Exits. The clear width of exits serving areas occupied or used by bed or litter patients shall be such that it will allow readv passage of such equipment, but shall than 44 inches (i 118 mm). Other exits shall have'a clear width of not less than 32 inches not be less There shall be no projections into the clear width. (813 mm). 1019.3 Corridors. The minimum clear width of a corridor shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2, but shall not be less than 44 inches (I 118 mm), except that corridors serving any area housing one or more nonambulatory persons shall not be tess than 8 feet (2438 mm) in width. EXCEPTION: Corridors serving surgical areas of Group I, Division 1.2 Occupancies shall not be less than six t'eer ( 1829 mm) in width until reaching an exterior door, enclosed exit stairway or horizontal exit and shall not pass through an adjoining room. Any change in elevation of the floor in a corr/dor serving nonambulatorv persons shall be made by means of a ramp. , Corr/dors shall comply with Section 1005 except that in hospitals and nursing homes classified as Group I, Division 1.t Occupancies the following exceptions apply: 1. Nurses' stations including space for doctors' and nurses' charting and communications con- structed as required for corridors need not be separated from corridors. 2. Waiting areas and similar spaces constructed as required for corridors need not be separated from corridors, provided: 1-193 1019.3-1020.3 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 2. i Each ,space is located to permit direct visual supervision by the facility staff, and 2.2 The space and corridors into which the -- and the space is protected by an approved electrically supervised automatic smoke-de_ · ._ tection system, space opens are in the same smoke compartment 3. Door closers need not be installed on doors to sleeping rooms. 4. Fixed tully tempered o walls, r ' r laminated ~'lass ' P ovided the glazed area a^_~ = tn Wood or m~,~, ~ room. '~'-'=a not exceed 25 percent ^;'J-~ ri'ames may be Used i u~me area oft~ _~ .~ ', ,-u-luor -= c,~rnuor wall of the $. The total area of glass in · . . . (6 4 mm) wired glass m steel !m?.d when the alazin_ is ~' - square inches (0.836 m2). m mmv~dual c, iaz~j~~ ,~ ~. zlxea t/4.inch_thick ~ .... panel does not exceed 1,296 1019.4 Basement Exits. One exit accessible to every room below grade shall lead directly to the exterior at grade level. 1019.$ Ramps. Group I, Divisions 1.1 and 1.2 Occupancies housing nonambulatory patients shall have access to a ramp leading from the first story to the exterior of the building at the ground f/ocr/evet. 1019.6 Hardware. Exit doors serving an area having an occupant Icad of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. Patient room doors shall be readi/y open- able from either side without the use of keys. E, XC£PTIO.NS: I. ~rn Orou ~. . · . ~aqe-- om S~ae and are read/Iv ono~,=gi,ng rOoms, provided ou-~- :~rSl~g homes, locking do,,ic^ . .... room doors, keys shall'b;7~.~°.~e, ay the facility staff o°~ ~L~e'Tces .are readily Onen~,ff~' When ap- _. -~atea on the tloor involv,d ,,,me other s~de. When k~ ,-=I= from the pa- " In Group f, Division 3 Occupancies ~ a~ a prominem ~ .... . ,, ,ucas are used on to forcibly restrain the personal - ,~,-,~aon accessible to the sta~ . , approved lOcks or safety devices may be Used where it is necessary liberties of inmates or patients. SECTION 1020 ~ SPECIAL HAZARDS 1020.1 Rooms C°ntaining Fuel.fired Equipment. any room containin~ a boiler, furnace, incinerator or Except in Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, t. The area of the room exceeds 500 square feet (46.45 m2), and 2. The la,est piece of fuel-fired equipment exceeds 400,000 Btu per hour (117 228 W) input capacity. if two exits are required, one may be a fixed ladder. Exits shall be separated by a horizontal dis- tance not/ess than half Group H Occupancy antdhe greatest horizontal dimension of the room. Interior openings between a an incinerator room are prohibited. 1020.2 Refrigeration Machinery Rooms. Exits shah be of sufficient number and arrangement such that no port/on of the machinery room from an exit. Doors shall is more than 50 tbet (15 240 mm) in direction of travel swing in the direction of exit travel and shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key orany special ~ know/edge or effort. Doors shall be tight tittin~ and self-c/os. ina. Machinery rooms containing other than Group Al refrigerants shall be provided with a mini- mum of two exits as required in Section 1020. i. maintained at a temperature below 68 E Rooms Orspaces conta' · . (92.9 m2) or more, shall be served by at least two exits. Ail POrtions of the room or space 1020.3 Refrigerated Rooms or Spaceos.. (20°C.), When havin,-, f~ng a refrigerant eva~orat ~ ,~ ~oor area of nan t spaces. 1-194 rOOms or 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1020.3-1021,5.2 EXCEPTION: When using Group A l refrigerants in quantities limited to the amounts based on the volume set forth in the Mechanical Code. 1020.4 Cellulose Nitrate Film Handling. When cellulose nitrate film is handled in film labora- tories, projection rooms and film processing rooms, two exits shall be provided. Doors shall be self- closing and have a fire-protection rating of not less than one hour. SECTION 1021 -- REVIEWING STANDS, GRANDSTANDS, BLEACHERS AND FOLDING AND TELESCOPING SEATING 1021.1 Scope. The provisions of this section apply to reviewing stands, grandstands, bleachers. and folding and telescoping seating. 1021.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this section certain terms are defined as follows: BLEACHERS are tiered or stepped seating facilities without backrests in which an area of 3 square feet (0.28 m2) or less is assigned per person for computing the occupant load. DISPERSAL AREA, SAFE, is an area which will accommodate a number of persons equal to the total capacity of the stand and building which it serves such that a person within the area will not be closer than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the stand or building. Dispersal area capacity shall be de- termined by allowing 3 square feet (0.28 m2) of net clear area per person. FOLDING AND TELESCOPING SEATING is a structure that is used for tiered seating of persons, and which overall shape and size may be reduced without being dismantled, for purposes of moving or storing. FOOTBOARDS are that part of a raised seating facility other than an aisle or cross aisle upon which the occupant walks to reach a seat. GRANDSTANDS are tiered or stepped seating facilities wherein an area of more than 3 square feet (0.28 m2) is provided for each person. OPEN-AIR GRANDSTANDS AND BLEACHERS are seating facilities which are located so that the side toward which the audience faces is unroofed and without an enclosing wall. PERMANENT STANDS are those seating facilities which remain at a location for more than 90 days. REVIEWING STANDS are elevated platforms accommodating not more than 50 persons. Seating facilities, if provided, are normally in the nature of loose chairs. Reviewing stands accom- modating more than 50 persons shall be regulated as grandstands. TEMPORARY SEATING FACILITIES are those which are intended for use at a location for not more than 90 days. 1021.3 Height of Reviewing Stands, Grandstands, Bleachers, and Folding and Telescoping Seating. See Section 303.2. 1021.4 Design Requirements. See Chapter 16 and Section i806.9. 1021.5 General Requirements. 1021.5.1 Row spacing. There shall be a clear space of not less than 12 inches (305 mm) measured horizontally between the back or backrest of each seat and the front of the seat immediately behind it. The minimum spacing of rows of seats measured from back to back shall be: I. Twenty-two inches (559 mm) for seats without backrests. 2. Thirty inches (762 mm) for seats with backrests. 3. Thirty-three inches (838 mm) for chair seating. 1021.5.2 Rise between rows. The maximum r/se from one row of seats to the next shall not ex- ceed 16 inches (406 mm) unless the seat spacing from back to back measured horizontally is 40 inches (1016 mm) or more. 1-195 1021,5.2-1021.5.7 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE EXCEPTION: When automatic- or self-rising seats are installed, the rise between rows may be increased to 24 inches (610 mm) with the horizontal spacing back to back of 33 inches (838 mm). 1021.5.3 Seating capacity determination. When bench-type seating is used, the numberofseats shall be based on one person for each 18 inches (457 mm) of length of the bench. 1021.5.4 Aisles. 1021.5.4.1 Aisles required. Aisles shall be provided in ail seating facilities except that aisles may be omitted when all of the ~bllowing conditions exist: 1. Seats are without backrests. 2. The rise from ro~v to row does not exceed 12 inches (305 mm) per row. 3. The number of rows does not exceed 11 in height. 4. The top seating board is not over 10 feet (3048 mm) above grade. 5. The first seating board is not more than 20 inches (508 mm) above grade. 1021.5.4.2 Obstructions. No obstruction shall be placed in the required width of any aisle or exit- way. 1021.5.4.3 Width. Aisles serving seats on both sides shall have a minimum width of 42 inches ( 1067 mm). When serving seats on only one side, the aisle shall have a minimum width of 36 inches t 914 mm). Except for temporary seating facilities, the required width for aisles shall equal the great- er of the minimum required widths determined in accordance with Section t014 and this subsec- tion. 1021.5.5 Cross aisles and vomitories. Cross aisles and vomitories shall not be less than 54 inches ( 1372 mm) in clear width and shall extend to an exit, enclosed stairway or exterior perimeter ramp. Except for temporary seating facilities, the required width for cross aisles shall equal the greater of the minimum required widths determined in accordance with Section i014 and this section. 1021.5.6 Stairways and ramps. Except as otherwise provided in this item, grandstands, bleach- ers, and folding and telescoping seating shall comply with other applicable sections of this chapter. Stairways and ramps shall have a maximum rise and run as provided in Section i006.3 and Section 1007. except those ~vithin the seating facility which serve as aisles at right angles to the rows of seats where the rise shall not exceed 8 inches (203 mm). When an aisle terminates at an elevation more than 8 inches (203 mm) above grade or floor below, the aisle shall be provided with a stairway or ramp which width is not less than the width of the aisle. Stairways and ramps shall have handrails as provided in Sections 1006 and 1007, except stair- ways within the seating facility which serve as aisles at right angles where handrails shall be pro- vided at one side or along the center line. A minimum clear width of 48 inches ( 1219 mm) between seats shall be provided for aisle stairways having center-aisle handrails. When there is seating on both sides of the aisle, handrails shall be discontinuous with openings at intervals not exceedinz five rows for access to seating. The opening shall have a clear width of at ieast 22 inches (559 mm~) and not greater than 36 inches (914 mm) measured horizontally, and the handrail shall have rounded terminations. When handrails are provided in the middle of the aisle stairs, there shall be an addi- tional intermediate rail located approximately i2 inches (305 mm) below the top of the handrail. EXCEPTION: Temporary searing facility stairways within the seating area which serve as aisles at right angles need not be provided with handrails. 1021.5.7 Guardrails. Perimeter guardrails or enclosing wails or fencing shall be provided for all portions of elevated seating facilities which are more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade or floor. Construction of guardrails shall comply with Section 509 and Table I6-B. Guardrails shall be 42 inches (1067 mm) above the rear of a seat board or 42 inches ( 1067 mm) above the rear of the steps in an aisle when the guardrail is parallel and adjacent to the aisle. 1-196 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING 'CODE 1021.5.7-1021.7.9 EXCEPTION: Guardrails at the front of the front row of seats, which are not located at the end of an aisle and where there is no cross aisle, may have a height of 26 inches (660 mm) and need not meet the 4-inch-maxi- mum (102 mm) spacing specified in Section 509: however, a midraiI shall be installed. The open vertical space between footboards and seats shall not exceed 9 inches when footboards are more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade. 1021.5.8 Toeboards. A 4-inch-high (I02 mm) vertical barrier shall be installed along the edge of walking platforms whenever guardrails are required. EXCEPTION: Toeboards shall not be required at the ends of footboards. 1021.5.9 Footboards. Footboards shall be provided for all rows of seats above the third row or beginning at such a point where the seat is more than 2 feet (6 i0 mm) above the grade or floor below. When the same platform is used for both seating and footrests, footrests are not required, provided each level or platform is not Iess than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. When aisles are required by Section 1021.5.4, footboards not less than 18 inches (457 mm) in width shall be installed between each row of seats. 1021.6 Grandstands, Bleachers, and Folding and Telescoping Seating within Buildings. Ex- cept as otherwise provided in Section 1021.6 and I021.7, grandstands, bleachers, and folding and telescoping seating within a building shall comply with the other applicable sections of this chapter. EXCEPTIONS: I. When seats are without backrests, there may be nine seats between an>' seat and an aisle. 2. When seats are without backreats, dead ends in vertical aisles shall not exceed a depth of I6 rows. 1021.7 Open-air Grandstands, Bleachers, and Folding and Telescoping Seating. 1021.7.1 General. Except as otherwise provided in Sections t021.7.2 through 1021,7.10, open-air grandstands, bleachers, and folding and telescoping seating shall comply with the other applicable sections of this chapter. 1021.7.2 Number of seats between aisles. The number of seats between any seat and an aisle shall not be greater than 20 when the seats are without backrests and nine if the seats have backrests. 1021.7.3 Dead ends. Dead ends in vertical aisles shall not exceed a depth of 16 rows for perma- nent grandstands and 26 rows for temporary grandstands. 1021.7.4 Distance to exit. The line of travel from an3' seat to a safe dispersal area exit ramp, en- closed stairway or vomitory shall not be more than 200 feet (60 960 mm). When the seats have no backrests, the distance may be a direct line measurement. 1021.7.5 Safe dispersal area. Each safe dispersal area shall have a minimum of two exits, tfmore than 6,000 persons are to be accommodated within a dispersal area. there shall be a minimum of three exits and for more than 9.000 persons there shall be at least tour exits. The aggregate clear width of exits from a safe dispersal area shall be determined on the basis of not less than one exit unit of 22 inches (559 mm) for each 500 persons to be accommodated, and no exit shall be less than 44 inches (1118 mm) in width. 1021.7.6 Two exits required. Two exits shall be provided from every facility which accommo- dates more than 300 persons. 1021.7.7 Three exits required. Three exits shall be required when a facility or section thereof accommodates more than 1,000 persons. 1021.7.8 Four exits required. Four exits shall be required when a facility or section thereof ac- commodates more than 3,000 persons. 1021.7.9 Determination of exit width, The total width of exits in feet (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served divided by 150 (0.492) when exiting by stairs and divided by 200 (0.656) when exiting by ramps, corridors, tunnels or vomitofies. 1-197 1021.7.10-1022, 10-A 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1021.7.10 Minimum exit width. No exit shall be less than 42 inches (1067 mm) in width. SECTION 1022 -- BUILDING SECURITY See Appendix Chapter 10 for requirements governing building security. TABLE 10-A~MINIMUM EGRESS REQUIREMENTS1 USE2 I. Aircraft hangars (no repair) 2. Auction rooms 3. Assembly areas, concentrated use (without fixed seats) Auditoriums Churches and chapels Dance floors Lobby accessory to assembly occupancy Lodge rooms Reviewing stands Stadiums Waiting area 4. Assembly areas, less-concentrated use Conference rooms Dining rooms Drinking establishments Exhibit rooms Gymnasiums Lounges Stages 5. Bowling alley (assume no occupant toad for bowling lanes) 6. Children's homes and homes for the aged 7. Classrooms MINIMUM OF TWO EXITS OTHER THAN ELEVATORS ARE REQUIRED WHERE NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS IS AT LEAST i0 30 50 50 50 5O 6 OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR3 (square feet) x 0.0929 for rn2 500 15 4 50 20 8. Congregate residences t- I0 f 200 9. Courtrooms f 50 40 10. Dormitories 10 50 i I. Dwellings lO 300 12. Exercising rooms 13. Garage, parking 14. Hospitals and sanitariums-- Health-care center Nursing homes Sleeping rooms Treatment rooms I5. Hotels and apartments 16. Kitchen---Commercial t7. Library reading room 18. Locker rooms 1-198 (Continued) 50 30 i0 6 10 i0 50 200 80 80 80 200 30 200 50 50 30 50 C 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 10-A-10-C TABLE 10-A--MINIMUM EGRESS REQUIREMENTS1_(Continued) t MINIMUM OF TWO EXITS OTHER OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR3 THAN ELEVATORS ARE (square feet) REQUIRED WHERE NUMBER OF USE2 OCCUPANTS IS AT LEAST × 0.0929 for m2 19. Malls (see Chapter4) __ __ 20. Manufacturing areas I 30 200 2l. Mechanical equipment room 30 300 22. Nurseries for children (da3, care) 7 35 23. Offices 30 100 24. School shops and vocational rooms 50 50 25. Skating rinks 50 50 on the skating area: i5 on the deck 26. Storage and stock rooms 30 300 27. Stores--retail sales rooms Basements and ground floor 50 30 Upper floors 50 60 28. Swimming pools 50 50 for the pool area: 15 on the deck ~i Warehouses 30 500 Ail others 50 I00 tAccess to, and eo_ress from. buildings for persons with disabilities shall be provided a~ specified in Chapter I I. 2For add'tionat pr~vis~ons on number of exits from Groups H and t Occupancies and from rooms containin~ fuel-fired equipment or cellulose nitrate, see Sections' 1018, 10'i9 and I0'~0 respectivelv ~ · ~This table shall not be used to determine workinz space requirements per person. 4Occupant load based on five persons for each alley, including 15 feet (4572 mm) of runway. TABLE IO-B~CALCULATION FOR MINIMUM WIDTH IN BUILDINGS WITHOUT SMOKE-PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING~ CLEAR WIDTH FOR STAIRS (inches) NUMBER OF SEATS Unlimited 0.300 AB I See Section 1014.3 for determination of values A. B and C. CLEAR WIDTH PER SEAT SERVED FOR PASSAGEWAY, RAMPS AND DOORWAYS (inches) x 25.4 for mm 0.220 C TABLE 10-C--CALCULATION FOR MINIMUM WIDTH IN BUILDINGS WITH SMOKE-PROTECTED ASSEMBLY SEATING~ CLEAR WIDTH FOR j CLEAR WIDTH PER SEAT SERVED FOR STAIRS (inches) i PASSAGEWAYS, RAMPS AND DOORWAYS (inches) NUMBER OF SEATS × 25.4 for mm 2.000 0.300 AB i 0.220 C 5,000 0.200 AB I 0.150 C 10,000 0. t30 AB I 0.100 C 15,000 0.096 AB I 0.070 C 20,000 0.076 AB I 0.056 C or more 0.060 AB 0.0'44 C ISee Section 1014.3 for determination of values A, B and C. 1-199 City of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item . J~ Work Session Date: November 4, 1998 Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Director of Public W Item: Replacement of Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System located at the Municipal Service Center Background: In the last two years the existing fuel monitoring system has failed numerous times and the mechanic had to be called to troubleshoot and run the pumps in a bypass mode so emergency vehicles could fuel. The service representative has been called seven times and $1,897.54 has been spent on repairs. To activate the system requires the use of two magnetic cards, the employee card and the vehicle card. The card reader does not work well if the cards are worn or the reader is dirty and the system will not activate. The test probes that are located in the storage tanks need to be replaced. One failed last year and the factory representative informed us that this style of probe is no longer manufactured and that repair parts are in very short supply. Analysis/Conclusions: Public works discussed the replacement of the existing Tech 21 system with the council at the September 8, 1998 work session and received authorization to obtain quotes for the replacement of that system. Public Works has received four quotes on new fuel monitoring systems with the cost of replacement between $10,327 and $14,928 (see attached spreadsheet for quote summary). The prices include installation and software but does not include tax. The quote from Megatronics would also have to add freight to the total cost. Public Works staff would perform all necessary site work such as removals, pulling new wire, concrete patching, etc. Public Works and Police staff have evaluated all proposals and we are recommending the Fuel Master 3000 system for the' following reasons: This system is the only one capable of multiple use type reads, such as key, card or fully automatic. This system is compatible with the smart card system proposed for employee identification and building access. The software is Windows 95 compatible and immediately compatible with the city's fleet maintenance software. X,~,XXXX A ~X~XXXX 0 eq X , X o ~ ~x~xxxxxx R o © t'- c-' Ci_ty of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item . ~ Work Session Date: November 4, 1998 Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Director of Public W Item: Replacement of Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System located at the Municipal Service Center Background: In the last two years the existing fuel monitoring system has failed numerous times and the mechanic had to be called to troubleshoot and mn the pumps in a bypass mode so emergency vehicles could fuel. The service representative has been called seven times and $1,897.54 has been spent on repairs. To activate the system requires the use of two magnetic cards, the employee card and the vehicle card. The card reader does not work well if the cards are worn or the reader is dirty and the system will not activate. The test probes that are located in the storage tanks need to be replaced. One failed last year and the factory representative informed us that this style of probe is no longer manufactured and that repair parts are in very short supply. Analysis/Conclusions: Public works discussed the replacement of the existing Tech 21 system with the council at the September 8, 1998 work session and received authorization to obtain quotes for the replacement of that system. Public Works has received four quotes on new fuel monitoring systems with the cost of replacement between $10,327 and $14,928 (see attached spreadsheet for quote summary). The prices include installation and software but does not include tax. The quote from Megatronics would also have to add freight to the total cost. Public Works staff would perform all necessary site work such as removals, pulling new wire, concrete patching, etc. Public Works and Police staff have evaluated all proposals and we are recommending the Fuel Master 3000 system for the following reasons: This system is the only one capable of multiple use type reads, such as key, card or fully automatic. This system is compatible with the smart card system proposed for employee identification and building access. The software is Windows 95 compatible and immediately compatible with the city's fleet maintenance software. Work Session - November 4, 1998 Page 2 Reputation of the vendor and recommendations from other municipalities that have installed similar equipment. Replacement of the fuel monitoring system is an unbudgeted expense. Consulting with the Finance Director, it is our recommendation that sufficient funds are available in the Capital Equipment Replacement - Garage Budget. The test probes that are located in the storage tanks need to be replaced. One failed last year and the factory representative informed us that this style of probe is no longer manufactured and that repair parts are in very short supply. Funding for this replacement is recommended to be funded from the city's refuse fund. Requested Action: Request Council approval to purchase the Fuel Master FMU3000 fuel dispensing and monitoring system from Kleespie Equipment in the amount of $14,475 for the fueling system with funding to be appropriated from Capital Equipment - Garage Fund 434-49950-5130; and $7,608 for leak monitoring replacement with funding provided from the Refuse Fund 603-49540-5130. Z LU ID_ ..J 5z~ LuQ. O --r ~ ~o<.__ o '0 (D 0 Ci_ty of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 ~[ Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engi Item: Joint Powers Agreement(JPA) with the Department of Natural Resources(DNR) for Silver Lake aerators Background: Silver Lake is a natural resource in the SE comer of Columbia Heights providing recreational oppommities for swimming and fishing. Some winter seasons the lake suffers from oxygen depletion affecting the fish population. The DNR Section of Fisheries has reviewed this occurance and concluded that an aeration system would benefit the lake environment and fish therein. The DNR requires a JPA with the city to facilitate such an installation. Analysis/Conclusions: The attached Joint Powers Agreement (draft) provides for several items, summarily: The DNR will pay for the capital cost of all equipment. The DNR will facilitate the aeration equipment installation. The City is responsible for the electrical charges. Operation and maintenance costs are borne by the City. The work would be carried out by the DNR in the spring of 1999. Requested Action: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the DNR for the Silver Lake Aeration System. Attachment: Draft Joint Powers Agreement DRAFT DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between the State of Minnesota, acting by and through its Commissioner of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as "DN-R", and the City of Columbia Heights, acting by and through its Board of Directors, herein referred to as the "City". f WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §97A.065, Subdivision 3,4~rovides for State funding of lake improvement projects undertaken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Section of Fisheries; and WHEREAS, Silver Lake, located in the City of Columbia Heights, in Ramsey County, provides habitat for fish, but is adversely affected during some winter seasons by oxygen depletion; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Section of Fisheries that the installation, operation and maintenance of a permanent pump and baffle type aeration system will benefit the lake environment and the fish therein; and WHEREAS, the City has passed a resolution and applied for a C.O.R.E. (Cooperative Opportunities for Resource Enhancement) Project, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §97A.065, subdivision 3, for an aeration system at Silver Lake. NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto: I. The City shall: (A) (B) Perform the work required to properly maintain and operate the aeration system. · Assume the utility charges required for operation. (c) Obtain a permit from the DNR to operate the aeration system prior to the beginning of the operating season. Indemnify, protect and hold the DNR harmless from all claims or liability for any damages, injury or death to any persons or property resulting from the Board's negligence in the operation, management or maintenance of the aeration system. Provide a copy, to the DNR, of the resolution by the Board authorizing execution of this agreement. II. The DNR shall: Purchase and make arrangements for installation of the pump and baffle type aeration system. III. Effective Date and Cancellation This agreement shall be effective on the date executed or when executed as to encumbrance by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, or his delegate. This agreement shall be perpetual unless either party wishes to terminate. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing 30 days written notice of termination to the other party. IV. Special Provisions (A) All work undertaken pursuant to this agreement shall be subject to Minnesota Department of Finance rules and procedures, and the laws of the State of Minnesota. The books, records, documents and accounting procedures and practices of the Board relevant to this Agreement shall be subject to examination by the DNR and the legislative auditor. (B) Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as obligating the DNR to expend money in excess of appropriation authorized by the law and administratively allocated to this agreement. (c) This agreement shall not be assigned without prior written approval of the DNR and the City. (D) Each party agrees that it shall be responsible for its own acts and omissions and results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of the other party and the results thereof. DNR's liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statute §3.736, and other applicable law. The City's liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statute Chapter 466 and other applicable law. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES By Title Date City of Columbia Heights By D/ AFT Date 'COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION By Title Date City of Columbia Heights By Date Approved As To Form And Execution Hubert H. Humphrey III Attorney General TOM O'HERN Assistant Attorney General Date Approved As To Form And Execution By City of Columbia Heights Date City of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engi Item: Joint Powers Agreement(J-PA) with the Department of Natural Resources(DNR) for Silver Lake aerators Background: Silver Lake is a natural resource in the SE comer of Columbia Heights providing recreational opportunities for swimming and fishing. Some winter seasons the lake suffers from oxygen depletion affecting the fish population. The DNR Section of Fisheries has reviewed this occurance and concluded that an aeration system would benefit the lake environment and fish therein. The DNR requires a JPA with the city to facilitate such an installation. Analysis/Conclusions: The attached Joint Powers Agreement (draft) provides for several items, summarily: The DNR will pay for the capital cost of all equipment. The DNR will facilitate the aeration equipment installation. The City is responsible for the electrical charges. Operation and maintenance costs are borne by the City. The work would be carried out by the DNR in the spring of 1999. Requested Action: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the DNR for the Silver Lake Aeration System. Attachment: Draft Joint Powers Agreement DRAFT DF_,I:'ART1V~NT OF I',,TAT~i~Ai, i:~SOURC~S AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between the State of Minnesota, acting by and through its Commissioner of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as "DNR", and the City of Columbia Heights, acting by and through its Board of Directors, herein referred to as the "City". f rn--C- WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §97A.065, Subdivision 3, 40rovides for State funding of lake improvement projects undertaken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Section of Fisheries; and WHEREAS, Silver Lake, located in the City of Columbia Heights, in Ramsey County, provides habitat for fish, but is adversely affected during some winter seasons by oxygen depletion; and wHEREAs, it has been determined by the Section of Fisheries that the installation, operation and maintenance of a permanent pump and baffle type aeration system will benefit the lake environment and the fish therein; and WHEREAS, the City has passed a resolution and applied for a C.O.R.E. (Cooperative Opportunities for Resource Enhancement) Project, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §97A.065, subdivision 3, for an aeration system at Silver Lake. NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto: I. The City shall: D AFr (^) (B) Perform the work required to properly maintain and operate the aeration system. Assume the utility charges required for operation. (c) Obtain a permit from the DNR to operate the aeration system prior to the beginning of the operating season. ' , ~ ('" (D) Indemnify, protect and hold the DNR harmless from all claims or liability for any damages, injury or death to any persons or property resulting from the Board's negligence in the operation, management or maintenance of the aeration system. (E) Provide a copy, to the DNR, of the resolution by the Board authorizing execution of this agreement. II. The DNR shall: Purchase and make arrangements for installation of the pump and baffle type aeration system. Effective Date and Cancellation This agreement shall be effective on the date executed or when executed as to encumbrance by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, or his delegate. This agreement shall be perpetual unless either party wishes to terminate. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing 30 days written notice of termination to the other party. IV. Special Provisions (A) All work undertaken pursuant to this agreement shall be subject to Minnesota Department of Finance rules and procedures, and the laws of the State of Minnesota. The books, records, documents and accounting procedures and practices of the Board relevant to this Agreement shall be subject to examination by the DNR and the legislative auditor. (B) Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as obligating the DNR to expend money in excess of appropriation authorized by the taw and administratively allocated to this agreement. (c) This agreement shall not be assigned without prior written approval of the DNR and the City. (D) Each party agrees that it shall be responsible for its own acts and omissions and results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of the other party and the results thereof. DNR's liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statute §3.736, and other applicable law. The City's liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statute Chapter 466 and other applicable law. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES By Title Date City of Columbia Heights By DRAFT Date 'COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION By Title Date City of Columbia Heights By Date Approved As To Form And Execution Hubert H. Humphrey III Attorney General TOM O'HERN Assistant Attorney General Date Approved As To Form And Execution By City of Columbia Heights Date Oct 30 98 02:32p PUBLIC WORKS (612) 782-2875 p. I CiW of Columbia Heights Public Works Deparhnent Work Session Discussion Item ~ Work session date: November 4, 1998 Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engin Item: Authorization to solicit bids for the creation of a GIS physical feature data base. Analysis/Conclusions: , The City's GIS system is currently set up as a parcel based system. This means that only property lines and right-of-way lines are represented in the data base. Although the City has digitized other information, such as City utility lines, critical information is not available in our GIS. This data can be described as physical features or anything that can be found on an aerial photograph. Examples of this information are: contour lines, buildings, curb and gutter, sidewalks, trailways, edge of bituminous, trees, landscape boundaries, railroad tracks, power poles, driveways, drainage swales, streams or creeks, fences, street lights, etc. to name a few. The City was reflown in 1998 with low altitude, high resolution photography. These photos will serve as an excellent data source for the stereo digitizing of features to create a physical feature data base. Based upon the discussion of the 1999 Public Works Budget review with the council October 14, I have identified a funding source for acquisition in 1998. Public Works would recommend funding for the work to be provided from thc Capital Equipment Replacement Fund 431 43100-5180. The 1998 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund had $25,000 allocated for the replacement of the GIS, Unix computer which will not be replaced. Additionally, the Engineering Department has $3,000 available in their capital outlay for a scanner that will not be purchased. Recommended Motion: Authorize staffto seek bids for the creation ora GIS physical feature data base. Ci_ty of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 ~ Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Eng Item: Addendum to Professional Services Contract for RLK-Kuusisto for Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Background: The City Council awarded the feasibility report preparation, design services and construction administration to RLK - Kuusisto at their October 13, 1997 meeting. The feasibility report was accepted at the August 24, 1998 meeting. The project has been designed, publically advertised and a construction contract awarded at the October 26, 1998 meeting. Analysis/Conclusions: RLK has performed additional services outside the original scope of services defined by the contract or original RFP and, therefore, have incurred additional costs. The additional work was either requested by City Staff or necessary for report preparation or design analysis. The work areas are detailed on the attached letter from RLK and may be summarized as follows: Soil Borings Previous sanitary sewer flooding Medtronic expansion Easements Lutheran Housing site Existing and proposed lift station For the above items, RLK is requesting an additional $4,016.00 in fees which completes the bidding phase. Public Works has reviewed the additional fees and generally concurs with the request (see attached response letter). I have met with Gary brown of RLK and have agreed to a reduction of $720 for an additional fee of $3,296 for Addendum No. 2. The project funding is provided by an MIF grant. This request for additional services is within the established project budget and eligible for funding. Requested Action: Approve Addendum No. 2 in the amount of $3,176.00 for professional services for the Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements, City Project 1997-22. CML ENGINEERING · LAND SURVEY · CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE · EN'vlRONMENTAL. PLANNING&DESiGN · TRANSPORTATION ( KUUSISTO LTD ) August 24, 1998 Mr. Kevin Hansen Director of Public Works 637 38th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements RLK-Kuusisto Project No. 97216S Dear Kevin, As I mentioned at our last meeting with you and your staff, we have incurred additional costs that were not originally anticipated with our scope of services. For your consideration, the following items were not included in the original Request for Proposal nor was the work included in our scope of services: Soil Borings: Once we were able to determine the alignment, the significance of'the two 48" storm sewers were critical due to their closeness to the proposed sanitary sewer alignment as well as the concern for a high water table. RLK-Kuusisto recommended several borings being taken. Coordination of Soil Borings (selection of boring sites, solicitation of quotes) Project Engineer 3 hours at $60 = $180.00 Evaluation of Soil Boring, determination of required pipe separation distance and required distance from other structures Project Engineer 4 hours at $60 = $240.00 Subtotal $420.00 Previous Sanitary Sewer Flooding: Originally City Staff believed the Medtronic lunch room experienced a sanitary server backup. It was determined by RLK-Kuusisto that a lower building (prototyping shop) had experienced the backup. It was necessary to determine whether the flooding was a result of storm water or sanitary sewer backup and to determine the elevation of this facility which would impact well and pump design. This required a meeting on site, interviews with Medtronic employees, and measurements inside the existing Medtronic facility, Research into backup and flooding Project Engineer 9 hours at $60 = $540.00 Offices: Hibbing * Minnemnka · St. Paul · Twin Ports (612)454-4554 · 2060 Centre Pointe Boulevard · Suit¢l ° MendotaHeights, MN55120 · FAX(612)454-4608 Medtronic Expansion: While KLK-KUUsisto knew that the design of the new lift station was being impacted by the Medtronic expansion, information regarding this expansion as to the proposed site plans, types of facilities and needs for additional sewer capacity was not readily available. Meetings and numerous conversations with Medtronic representatives (maintenance and facilities personnel) were required. The new expansion proposals also impacted the alignment of the proposed gravity sewer, which was unknown at the time of the R.F.P. Project Engineer 12 hours at $60 -- $720.00 Easements: There was no reference made to existing or needed easements for the project in the original request for proposal. When we met with Medtronic staff we had to determine where existing easements were and what might be needed with the proposed development and what easements might be needed for a new lift station. Easements then had to be added to the base plan for all alternatives. Discussions were then held with Medtronic to obtain easements which would allow for the Medtronic expansion. Project Engineer 10 hours at $60 = $600.00 Senior Engineering Technician 3 hours at $52 = $156.00 Subtotal $756.00 Lutheran Housin~ Site: Again, RLK-Kuusisto proposed in our scope to meet with representatives regarding the Lutheran Housing Site. Unfortunately this required a number of hours of research working with their architects and engineers who had not formalized their plans. It was our understanding that this work had already been done and it was just a matter of "gathering the information". Additionally, discussion took place regarding the construction of an underground parking facility which included a desire to allow car washing facilities. It was also at this time when we started to explore the possibility of serving the property by gravity resulting in the recommended alternative of having the majority of the property sewered by gravity to 51st Street and if necessary, the garage area served by the proposed gravity line leading to the lift station. Project Engineer 15 hours at $60 = $900.00 Senior Engineering Technician 5 hours at $52 -- $260.00 Subtotal $1,160.00 Existing and Proposed Lift Station: RLK-Kuusisto worked with City staffto determine pressure testing requirements on the existing station which enabled staff to order pressure gauges suitable for use in the planned new lift station. The siting of the new lift station for the feasibility study required review of property ownership, analyzing flooding potential and determining easy accessibility for maintenance staff. Project Engineer 7 hours at $60 = $420.00 Additional request for Feasibility Study $4,016.00 With the construction cost of this project estimated at approximately $197,000 it would be reasonable to assume design fees to be approximately 10% which would put the data gathering, feasibility study and final design at .$19,700. If you add $917.27 Addendum 1 (related to pump and forcemain tests) to original proposal of $1,825 for data, $1,300 for feasibility study and $7,860 for final design to the request for additional fees of $4,016 they would total $15,918.27. Since a significant amount of work has gone into the feasibility study, we feel that only an additional $3,500 will be needed for the design of the wetwell drywell lift station, bringing the total to $19,418.27 or 9.85% of the total cost for design. The new lift station site design will require an increase in our proposed construction management fee of $4,980 to $7,480 for a total request of $26,898.27 or an additional $10,016 for Addendum #2 related to the wetwell drywell design. This would still only amount to a 13.7% design and construction management fee on the proposed sewer lines and lift station construction. As you know we did include 18% for engineering as part of the feasibility study. I would gladly be willing to discuss these issues with you at your em'liest convenience. Sincerely, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. Gary ~rown Semor Professional Engineer GEBkmh , PUBLIC WORKS OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS . · ENGINEERING · STREETS 637 38TH AVENUE N. E. COLUMBIA HEIGHT$~ MN 55421-3806 (612) 78a-2880TDD782-2806 · PARKS October 20, 1998 Ma:. Gary Brown RLK - Kuusisto, Ltd. 2060 Centre Pointe Boulevard, Suite 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Subject: City Project 1997-22 Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Dear Gary: : Thank you for your August 24, 1998 letter offering an explanation for extra costs incurred by RLK on the subject project. I have reviewed the request for additional costs with the Public Works staff and generally agree with the request for Soil Borings, Medtronic Expansion, and Easements description items. The staff hours for the Previous Sanitary Sewer Flooding and Lutheran Site Housing seem somewhat high for the work performed. I believe the description of the work regarding the siting and sizing of the new Lift Station should have been included in the original scope of work as defined in the RLK proposal and addendum number 1. Addendum number 1 did provide for an additional $800 in fees and a copy is attached for reference. Overall, I believe the request for additional work is justified, but would like to discuss the issue of stafftime and original scope of work further with you to arrive at a final number. Please contact me at 782-2882 to discuss. Sincere , Public Works Director/City Engineer KH:jb 98-347 G:L...RLK extra costs for Sullivan Lake San. Sewer Impr. THE CITY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BAS[S OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ( KUU$~STO L,TD ) ~998 Kathy Young City of Columbia Heights 590 40m Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3575 Dear Kathy: We are requesting permission to perform pumping tests at the existing pumping station located at Sullivan Lake. The purpose of,this testing is to: Determine the current performance of.the existing pumps relative to original performance. Determine if there is excessive power demand from the existing pumps. Evaluate the condition of the existing force'main. The proposed testing would consist of physical measurement of the existin~ wetwcll, measurement of the t/me required for each pump to pump a specific volume of water, measurement of the time thc inflow takes to refill the wet well, m~asurement of current draws and voltages for each pump, and measurement of the discharge pressures for each pump. This data would be used to determine the actual pump characteristics and efficiency for comparison with the origfnal performance ofthe pumps. This v,~uld also be used to evaluate the condition of the existing forcemain. We would need the assistance of Personnel from thc public works department to manually operate the pumps and assist with some measurements. We would dso require that accurate pressure gages with isolation petcocks 1~ installed on the discharges of the existing pumps. These gages shoutd be suitable for reuse in the new installation. We will furnish a specification for these gages. We estimate that thc cost of this testing would bc $600 to $$00. Please contact me as soon as possible with your decision or if you have any questions regarding this matter. Eric Wha~n Offices: Hil:~oing * Minne~onka * St. Paul * TwlnPoas [612)454-4554- 2060CentrcPointBoulcv~ax:l * St~itel * MendotaHeights, MN55129. FAX (612) 454-4605 Ci_ty of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 x~ Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Eng Item: Addendum to Professional Services Contract for RLK-Kuusisto for Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Background: The City Council awarded the feasibility report preparation, design services and construction administration to RLK - Kuusisto at their October 13, 1997 meeting. The feasibility report was accepted at the August 24, 1998 meeting. The project has been designed, publically advertised and a construction contract awarded at the October 26, 1998 meeting. Analysis/Conclusions: RLK has performed additional services outside the original scope of services defined by the contract or original RFP and, therefore, have incurred additional costs. The additional work was either requested by City Staff or necessary for report preparation or design analysis. The work areas are detailed on the attached letter from RLK and may be summarized as follows: Soil Borings Previous sanitary sewer flooding Medtronic expansion Easements Lutheran Housing site Existing and proposed lift station For the above items, RLK is requesting an additional $4,016.00 in fees which completes the bidding phase. Public Works has reviewed the additional fees and generally concurs with the request (see attached response letter). I have met with Gary brown of RLK and have agreed to a reduction of $720 for an additional fee of $3,296 for Addendum No. 2. The project funding is provided by an MIF grant. This request for additional services is within the established project budget and eligible for funding. Requested Action: Approve Addendum No. 2 in the amount of $3,176.00 for professional services for the Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements, City Project 1997-22. CIV1LENGINEERING. LANDSURVEY. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE · ENVIRONMENTAL · PLANNING & DESIGN * TRANSPORTATION ~ KUUSISTO LTD .) August24,1998 Mr. Kevin Hansen Director of Public Works 637 38th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements RLK-Kuusisto Project No. 97216S. Dear Kevin, As I mentioned at our last meeting with you and your staff, we have incurred additional costs that were not originally anticipated with our scope of services. For your consideration, the following items were not included in the original Request for Proposal nor was the work included in our scope of services: Soil Borings: Once we were able to determine the alignment, the significance of the two 48" storm sewers were critical due to their closeness to the proposed sanitary sewer alignment as well as the concern for a high water table. RLK-Kuusisto recommended several borings being taken. Coordination of Soil Borings (selection of boring sites, solicitation of quotes) Project Engineer 3 hours at $60 = $180.00 Evaluation of Soil Boring, determination of required pipe separation distance and required distance from other structures Project Engineer 4 hours at $60 = $240.00 Subtotal $420.00 Previous Sanitary Sewer Flooding: Originally City Staff believed the Medtronic lunch room experienced a sanitary sewer backup. It was determined by RLK-Kuusisto that a lower building (prototyping shop) had experienced the backup. It was necessary to determine whether the flooding was a result of storm water or sanitary sewer backup and to determine the elevation of this facility which would impact well and pump design. This ~required a meeting on site, interviews with Medtronic employees, and measurements inside the existing Medtronic facilityt Research into backup and flooding · Project Engineer 9 hours at $60 = $540:00 Offices: Hibbing · Minnetonka · St. Paul o Twin Ports (612) 454-4554 · 2060 CentrePointe Boulevard · Suite 1 ° Mendota Heights, MN 55120 · FAX (612) 454-4608 Medtronic Expansion: While RLK-KUUsisto knew that the design of the new lift station was being impacted by the Medtronic expansion, information regarding this expansion as to the proposed site plans, types of facilities and needs for additional sewer capacity was not readily'. ' available. Meetings and numerous conversations with Medtronic representatives (maintenance and facilities personnel) were required. The new expansion proposals also impacted the alignment of the proposed gravity sewer, which was unknown at the time of the R.F.P. Project Engineer 12 hours at $60 = $720.00 Easements: There was no reference made to existing or needed easements for the project in the original request for proposal. When we met with Medtronic staff we had to determine where existing easements were and what might be needed with the proposed development and what easements might be needed for a new lift station. Easements then had to be added to the base plan for all alternatives. Discussions were then held with Medtronic to obtain easements which would atlo~v for the Medtronic expansion. Project Engineer t 0 hours at $60 = $600.00 Senior Engineering Technician 3 hours at $52 = $ t 56.00 Subtotal $756.00 Lutheran Housing Site: Again, RLK-Kuusisto proposed in our scope to meet with representatives regarding the Lutheran Housing Site. Unfortunately this required a number of hours of research working with their architects and engineers who had not formalized their plans. It was our understanding that this work had already been done and it was just a matter of "gathering the information". Additionally, discussion took place regarding the construction of an underground parking facility which included a desire to allow car washing facilities. It was also at this time when we started to explore the possibility of serving the property by gravity resulting in the recommended alternative of having the majority of the property sewered by gravity to 51st Street and if necessary, the garage area served by the proposed gravity line leading to the lift station. Project Engineer 15 hours at $60 = $900.00 Senior Engineering Technician 5 hours at $52 = $260.00 Subtotal $1,160.00 Existin~ and Pro¢osed Lift Station: RLK-Kuusisto worked with City staffto determine pressure testing requirements on the existing station which enabled staff to order pressure gauges suitable for use in the planned new lift station. The siting of the new lift station for the feasibility study required review of property ownership, analyzing flooding potential and determining easy accessibility for maintenance staff. Project Engineer 7 hours at $60 = $420.00 Additional request for Feasibility Study $4,016.00 With the construction cost of this project estimated at approximately $197,000 it would be reasonable to assume design fees to be approximately 10% which would put the data gathering, feasibility study and final design at .$19,700. If you add $917.27 Addendum 1 (related to pump and forcemain tests) to original proposal of $1,825 for data, $1,300 for feasibility study and $7,860 for final design to the request for additional fees of $4,016 they would total $15,918.27. Since a significant amount of work has gone into the feasibility study, we feel that only an additional $3,500 will be needed for the design of the wetwell drywell lift station, bringing the total to $19,418.27 or 9.85% of the total cost for design. ' The new lift station site design will require an increase in our proposed construction management fee of $4,980 to $7,480 for a total request of $26,898.27 or an additional $10,016 for Addendum #2 related to the wetwell drywell design. This would still only amount to a 13.7% design and construction management fee on the proposed sewer lines and lift station construction. As you know we did include 18% for engineering as part of the feasibility study. I would gladly be ~villing to discuss these isSues with you at your em'liest convenience. Sincerely, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. Gary ~rown . . Senior Professional Engineer GEBLmh PUBLIC WORKS ' ([.,~ · CE~NTRAL GARAGE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS . · ENGENEERL'NG · STREETS 637 38TH AVENUE N. E.~ COLUMBIA HEIGHT$~ MN 55421-3806 (612) 782-2880 TDD 782-2506 · P~RJ~S October 20, 1998 Mr. Gary Brown -. RLK - Kuusisto, Ltd. 2060 Centre Pointe Boulevard, Suite 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Subject: City Project 1997-22 Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Dear Gary: Thank you for your August 24, 1998 letter offering an explanation for extra costs incurred by RLK on the subject project. I have reviewed the request for additional costs with the Public Works staff and generally agree with the request for Soil Borings, Medtronic Expansion, and Easements description items. The staff hours for the Previous Sanitary Sewer Flooding and Lutheran Site Housing seem somewhat high for the work performed. I believe the description of the work regarding the siting and sizing of the new Lift Station should have been included in the original scope of work as defined in the RLK proposal and addendum number 1. Addendum number 1 did provide for an additional $800 in fees and a copy is attached for reference. Overall, I believe the request for additional work is justified, but would like to discuss the issue of staff time and original scope of work further with you to arrive at a final number. Please contact me at 782-2882 to discuss. ~Ie~ctor~City Engineer KH:jb 98-347 G:\....RLK extra costs for Sullivan Lake San. Sewer Impr. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEF~ (__KUU$1$TO LTD ) ~998 Kathy Young City of Columbia Heights 590 40t~ Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 Dear Kathy: We are requesting permission to perform pumping tests at the existing pumping station located at Sullivan Lake. The purpose of ~this testing is to: Determine the current performance of the ?isting pumps relative to original performance. .- Determine if there is excessive power demand f~om the existing pumps. Evaluate thc condition of the existing forcemain. The proposed testing would consist of physical measurement of the existing wetwell, measurement of'the time required for each pump to pump a specific volume of water, measurement of the time the inflow takes to refill the wet well, measurement of current draws and voltages for each pump, and measurement of the discharge pressures for each pump. This data would be used to determine the actual pump characteristics and efficiency for comparison with the origitml performance of the pumps. Th.is v, xmld also be used to evaluate the condition of the existing forcemain. We would need the assistance of personnel from the public works department to manually operate the pumps and assist with some measurements. We would also require that accurate pressure gages with isolation petcocks be installed on the discharges of the existing pumps. These gages should be suitable for reuse in the new installation. We will furnish a specification for these gages. We estimate that thc cost ofthis testing would be $600 to $800. Please contact me as soon as possible with your decision or if you have any questions regarding this matter. Eric Wharton Offices: Hibbing- Minncmoka, St. Paul, Twin Po~xs (612) 454-45.q4 - 206t) Centre Point Boulcv~a-d - $ui~¢ I · Mend~ta Heights. MN 55120 · FAX (612) 454.4605 Ci_ty of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 ~ Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Eng Item: Addendum to Professional Services Contract for RLK-Kuusisto for Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Background: The City Council awarded the feasibility report preparation, design services and construction administration to RLK - Kuusisto at their October 13, 1997 meeting. The feasibility report was accepted at the August 24, 1998 meeting. The project has been designed, publically advertised and a construction contract awarded at the October 26, 1998 meeting. Analysis/Conclusions: RLK has performed additional services outside the original scope of services def'med by the contract or original RFP and, therefore, have incurred additional costs. The additional work was either requested by City Staff or necessary for report preparation or design analysis. The work areas are detailed on the attached letter from RLK and may be summarized as follows: Soil Borings Previous sanitary sewer flooding Medtronic expansion Easements Lutheran Housing site Ex/sting and proposed lift station For the above items, RLK is requesting an additional $4,016.00 in fees which completes the bidding phase. Public Works has reviewed the additional fees and generally concurs with the request (see attached response letter). I have met with Gary brown of RLK and have agreed to a reduction of $720 for an additional fee of $3,296 for Addendum No. 2. The project funding is provided by an MIF grant. This request for additional services is within the established project budget and eligible for funding. Requested Action: Approve Addendum No. 2 in the amount of $3,176.00 for professional services for the Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements, City Project 1997-22. CML ENGINEERING · ~ ~ · CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE · EN~lt:~(D~'rAL · PLA.NNIN~ & DESIGN · TRANSPORTATION [ KUUSISTO LTD .~ August 24, 1998 Mr. Kevin Hansen Director of Public Works 637 38th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements RLK-Kuusisto Project No. 97216S Dear Kevin, As I mentioned at our last meeting with you and your staff, we have incurred additional costs that were not originally anticipated with our scope of services. For your consideration, the following items were not included in the original Request for Proposal nor was the work included in our scope of services: Soil Borings: Once we were able to determine the alignment, the significance of the two 48" storm sewers were critical due to their closeness to the proposed sanitary sewer alignment as well as the concern for a high water table. RLK-Kuusisto recommended several borings being taken. Coordination of Soil Borings (selection of boring sites, solicitation of quotes) Project Engineer 3 hours at $60 = $180.00 Evaluation of Soil Boring, determination of required pipe separation distance and required distance from other structures Project Engineer 4 hours at $60 = $240.00 Subtotal $420.00 Previous Sanitary Sewer Flooding: Originally City Staff believed the Medtronic lunch room experienced a sanitary sewer backup. It was determined by RLK-Kuusisto that a lower building (prototyping shop) had experienced the backup. It was necessary to determine whether the flooding was a result of storm water or sanitary sewer backup and to determine the elevation of this facility which would impact well and pump design. This required a meeting on site, interviews with Medtronic employees, and measurements inside the existing Medtronic facility, Research into backup and flooding Project Engineer 9 hours at $60 -- $540.00 Offices: Hibbing · Minnetonka · St. Paul · Twin Porn (612) 454-4554 · 2060 Centre Pointe Boulevard * Suite 1 * MendotaHeights, MN 55120 · FAX (612) 4544608 Medtronic Expansion: While RLK-KuUSisto knew that the design of the new lift station was being impacted by the Medtronic expansion, information regarding this expansion as to the proposed site plans, types of facilities and needs for additional sewer capacity was not readily available. Meetings and numerous conversations with Medtronic representatives (maintenance and facilities personnel) were required. The new expansion proposals also impacted the alignment of the proposed gravity sewer, which was unknown at the time of the R.F.P. Project Engineer 12 hours at $60 = $720.00 Easements: There was no reference made to existing or needed easements for the project in the original request for proposal. When we met with Medtronic staff we had to determine where existing easements were and what might be needed with the proposed development and what easements might be needed for a new lift station. Easements then had to be added to the base plan for all alternatives. Discussions were then held with Medtronic to obtain easements which would allow for the Medtronic expansion. Project Engineer 10 hours at $60 = $600.00 Senior Engineering Technician 3 hours at $52 = $156.00 Subtotal $756.00 Lutheran Housin~ Site: Again, RLK-Kuusisto proposed in our scope to meet with representatives regarding the Lutheran Housing Site. Unfortunately this required a number of hours of research working with their architects and engineers who had not formalized their plans. It was our understanding that this work had already been done and it was just a matter of "gathering the information". Additionally, discussion took place regarding the construction of an underground parking facility which included a desire to allow car washing facilities. It was also at this time when we started to explore the possibility of serving the property by gravity resulting in the recommended alternative of having the majority of the property sewered by gravity to 51st Street and if necessary, the garage area served by the proposed gravity line leading to the lift station. Project Engineer 15 hours at $60 -- $900.00 Senior Engineering Technician 5 hours at $52 ~ $260.00 Subtotal $1,160.00 Existin~ and Proposed Lift Station: RLK-Kuusisto worked with City staffto determine pressure testing requirements on the existing station which enabled staff to order pressure gauges suitable for use in the planned new lift station. The siting of the new lift station for the feasibility study required review of property ownership, analyzing flooding potential and determining easy accessibility for maintenance staff. Project Engineer 7 hours at $60 -- $420.00 Additional request for Feasibility Study $4,016.00 With the construction cost of this project estimated at approximately $197,000 it would be reasonable to assume design fees to be approximately 10% which would put the data gathering, feasibility study and final design at .$19,700. If you add $917.27 Addendum 1 (related to pump and forcemain tests) to original proposal of $1,825 for data, $1,300 for feasibility study and $7,860 for final design to the request for additional fees of $4,016 they would total $15,918.27. Since a significant amount of work has gone into the feasibility study, we feel that only an additional $3,500 will be needed for the design of the wetwell drywell lift station, bringing the total to $19,418.27 or 9.85% of the total cost for. design. ' The new lift station site design will require an increase in our proposed construction management fee of $4,980 to $7,480 for a total request of $26,898.27 or an additional $10,016 for Addendum #2 related to the wetwell drywell design. This would still only amount to a 13.7% design and construction management fee on the proposed sewer lines and lift station construction. As you know we did include 18% for engineering as part of the feasibility study. I would gladly be willing to discuss these issues with you at your em'liest convenience. Sincerely, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. ~ary. fiz. t~r~owr~. ._ . Senior Professional Engineer GEB~nh · PUBLIC WORKS CFFY'OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ([--] ·SEWER/WATER :, .~- · ENGINEER.hNG 637 38TH AVENU~' N. E. COLUMBIA H~'iGHT$~ MN 55421-IB806 (612) 78a-2880 TDD 782-2806 · PARKS October 20, 1998 Mr. Gary Brown RLK - Kuusisto, Ltd. 2060 Centre Pointe Boulevard, Suite 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Subject: City Project 1997-22 Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Dear Gary: : Thank you for your August 24, 1998 letter offering an explanation for extra costs incurred by RLK on the subject project. I have reviewed the request for additional costs with the Public Works staff and generally agree with the request for Soil Borings, Medtronic Expansion, and Easements description items. The staff hours for the Previous Sanitary Sewer Flooding and Lutheran Site Housing seem somewhat high for the work performed. I believe the description of the work regarding the siting and sizing of the new Lif~ Station should have been included in the original scope of work as defined in the RLK proposal and addendum number 1. Addendum number 1 did provide for an additional $800 in fees and a copy is attached for reference. Overall, I believe the request for additional work is justified, but would like to discuss the issue of staff time and original scope of work further with you to arrive at a final number. Please contact me at 782-2882 to discuss. Sincere , . / ~ ~~Pu~blic Works Director/City Engineer KH:jb 98-347 G:X....RLK extra costs for Sullivan Lake San. Sewer Impr. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILI~-Y IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Kathy Young City of Columbia Heights 590 40~ Avenue NE Columbia Heights, ~ 55421-3878 Dear Kathy: We sre requesting permission to perform pumping tests at the existing pumping station located at SulLivan L~e. The purpose of' ~this testing is to: Determine the cun'ent performance of.the e..xisting pumps relstive to original performance. ., Determlne if there is excessive power demand fi.om the existing pumps. Evaluate the condition of the existing forcem~fia. The proposed testing would consist of physical measurement of the exist!~ wetwcll, mcasu~crncnt of the time required for each pump to pump a specific volume of water, measurement of the time the inflow takes to refill the wet well, measurement of current draws and voltages for each pump, and measurement of the discharge pressures for each pump, This data would be used tn dctcrmhae the actual pump characterizes ~nd ef~ciency for comparison with the orig~aal performance of the pumps. This ~uld also be used to evaluate the condition of the existing forcemain. We would need the assistance of personnel fi'om the public works departm~t to manualty Old'ate the pumps and assist with some measurements. We would also require that ~curate ~essure gages w/th isolation petcocks be installed on the flis~harge~ of the existing pumps. These gages sh. ould be suitable for reuse in the new ins~lation. We will furnish a specification for these gages. We estimate that thc cost of this testing would be $600 to $800. Please contact me as soon as possible with your decision or il'you have any questions regarding this matter. Respectful~ed, Eric Wharton Oflices: Flibblni) * lvli~ne~onka * $L Paul · 'l'wlnPorts (612) 45~,-45~, · 20~ Centre Point Boul~mrd · Suite I · Men(iota Heights, IvbN )51~ * tAX (612) CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of: November 9, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Approving EDA Purchasing Policy BY: Kenneth R. Andersong/~'~ and Authority DATE: October 2, 1998 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this letter is to request City Council action to clarify the purchasing policies and authorization to approve expenditures by the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA). There are several funds falling within the oversight of staff within the Community Development Department. This includes activities and responsibilities undertaken by the EDA. Staff is requesting policy direction from the City Council to establish procedures for authorizing payments and other fmancial transactions by the EDA in the future. This letter was removed from the Consent Agenda by the City Council at the meeting of October 12, 1998 pending review at the work session meeting of November 4, 1998. ANALYSIS: There are several funds that are administered within the Community Development Department. Those funds and their titles/description are listed below. We have also listed in the third column titled "Authorizing Agency" the recommended governmental body which will be authorized to approve expenditures, budget amendments, and any other financial transaction related to each respective fund. FUND DESCRIPTION AUTHORIZING AGENCY 101 General Goverm2ent Buildings City Council 201 Building Inspections/Com. Dev. Admin. City Council 202 Community Development Block Grant/HOME City Council* 203 Parkview Villa North EDA 204 EDA/Home Improvement (MHFA) EDA 205 Columbia Heights Section 8 Certificates/Vouchers EDA 213 Parkview Villa South EDA 235 Rental Properties/Vacant Housing EDA** 299 HRA EDA * The Authorizing Agency for the HOME program will be dependant upon which agency applies for and receives funds through the HOME program. The Authorizing Agency shall enter into a contract to administer the approved grant/loan activities under the HOME program. Either agency is eligible to apply and receive HOME funds. ** Staff will be initiating the process to transfer title of all properties to the EDA. Approving EDA Purchasing Authority October 2, 1998 Page 2 These funds have been established to improve reporting to federal agencies as well as to improve management control for the various programs that are administered by the City of Columbia Heights and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority. This issue is being brought to the City Council as a response to the EDA approving and authorizing the acquisition of property at 4216 Central Avenue NE in the amount of $11,829.45. Funds were authorized to be expended from the Temporary/Vacant Housing department which has an adequate fund balance to cover this expenditure. However, several of the properties which fall within this department are also owned by the City of Columbia Heights. Council authorization is requested to clarify the ultimate authority for making these expenditures. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending City Council approval and authorization to allow the EDA total and complete fiduciary responsibility over the respective funds listed above. The City Attorney has reviewed this letter and agrees that it is preferable to avoid co-mingling City and EDA funds. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the EDA full authority to approve expenditures, transfers, budget amendments, and other financial transactions related to the funds within its operational jurisdiction as follows and subject to other procedures and guidelines which may be established by the City Council and/or EDA. FLrND DESCRIPTION AUTHORIZING AGENCY 101 General Government Buildings City Council 201 Building Inspections/Com. Dev. Admin. City Council 202 Community Development Block Grant/HOME City Council 203 Parkview Villa North EDA 204 EDA/Home Improvement (MHFA) EDA 205 Columbia Heights Section 8 Certificates/Vouchers EDA 213 Parkview Villa South EDA 235 Rental Properties/Vacant Housing EDA 299 HRA EDA H:\Councilqtr 10-12-98purchase'] COL/NCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 1379 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 16, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERTAINING TO COUNCIL MEETINGS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Chapter 3, Section 16, of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently reads as follows, to wit: SECTION 16. COUNCIL MEETINGS. At the time of the first regularly scheduled council meeting in January fo!lowing a regular municipal election, the council shall meet at the usual place and time for the holding of the council meetings. At this time, the newly elected members of the council shall assume the duties of such membership, except that for council members elected in 1998, 2000, and 2002, the newly elected members shall assume the duties of such membership on the first Monday in January following that regular municipal election. Thereafter the council shall meet at such times as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution, except that they shall meet not less than once each month. The mayor, or any two members of the council, or the city manager, may call special meetings of the council upon at least twelve (12) hours'notice to each member of the council. Such notice shall be delivered personally to each member or shall be left with some responsible person at the member's usual place of residence. Ail meetings of the council shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the minutes and records thereof at all reasonable times. is hereby amended to read: SECTION 16. COUNCIL MEETINGS. At the time of the first regularly scheduled council meeting in January following a regular municipal election, the council shall meet at the usual place and time for the holding of the council meetings. At this time, the newly elected members of the council shall assume the duties of such membership, except that for council members elected in 1998, 2000, and 2002, the newly elected members shall assume the duties of such membership on the first Monday in January following that regular municipal election. Thereafter the council shall meet at such times as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution, except that they shall meet not less than once each month. The mayor, or any two members of the council, or the city manager, may call special meetings of the council upon at least ........~,~v~ ~f~) hours' three (3) days' notice to cach mcr~cr cf thc council. Such notice shall be posted and shall be delivered personally to each member or shall be left with some responsible person at the member's usual place of residence. The mayor, any two members of the council, or the city manaqer, may call special emerqency meetincs of the council upon at least twelve (12) hours' notice to each member of the council. Posted or published notice of any such emerqency meetinq shall not be recuired. An emerqency meetinq shall be defined as a special meetinq called because of circumstances that, in the judqment of the mayor, any two council members, or the city manaqer, require immediate consideration. Ail meetings of the council shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the minutes and records thereof at all reasonable times. Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ninety (90) days after its passage. ~irst Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered By: Roll Call: Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor CiTY-COUNCIL LETTER 199% AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING CITY DEPARTMENT: MANAGER'S NO: SPECIAL PROJECTS APPROVAL ITEM: NO: AUTHOtLIZE PURCHASE OF MONITORS FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS DATE: October 19, 1998 DATE: To improve viewing for the general public, staff and council members, staff is proposing replacing the current monitors with larger, 27" monitors. In addition to the monitors, additional hardware and installation is necessary to safely mount and secure the units. While $2,900 was budgeted for the monitors and mounting kits, the extra costs of installation was not adequately anticipated. The additional $1,249 is available from the Cable Fund balance. Bids have been received from the following firms: COMPANX~,~/ 27' Color Mounting INSTALL TOTAL PRICE Monitor Kit FOLrR units / QUOTES Cg-RIBINER SONY Trinitron $133.00 $1,320.00 $4,172.00 525 N. Washington 580.00 @ Ave Mpls,Mlq 55401 ALPH3~ VIDE0 J-~C AV27290 $179.00 $1,568.00 $4,149.00 7711 Computer Ave color Edina, MN 55436 monitor/receiver 373.00 @ TIEP~NEY BROTHERS Sony JOHlxrNY $154.00 $1,800.00 $4,756.00 3300 University Ave skv27s40 SE $585.OO @ Mpls, MN 55414 EPA Sony Trinitron $187.00 Sub contract, $3,068 plus 7910 Highway 55 $580.00 @ cost unknown installation P.O. Box 40 costs Rockford, MN 55373- 0040 The current 21" monitors will continued to be used in city hall; two will replace the 12 year old 13" monitors in the cable editing system, one will replace the 13" in the kiosk and one will be paired with an existing VCR to provide viewing opportunities for the public when they request to view a tape. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize staff to purchase four 27" JVC monitors, hardware and installation labor, from Alpha Video for $ 4, 149.00. Monies to come from the Cable budget and Cable fund balance. COUNCIL ACTION: Ci_ty of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 ~C2'~ Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Eng Item: Authorization for Fleet Maintenance Training Background: The 1998 Public Works budget in Central Garage had $3,300 appropriated for out-of-town travel expenses. Mainly, this was set up for attending the annual Fleet Maintenance Software Users Conference in South Carolina. In past years the Garage Foreman and Administrative Assistant have attended. Analysis/Conclusions: In reviewing the 1998 agenda for the User's Conference, I felt the topic matter to be generally broad in items covered although pertinent to City uses. Therefore, Public Works evaluated the option of on-site training tailored to the City's database and uses. A three-day training agenda (copy attached) was prepared at a cost of $900 per day, plus expenses. This is in line with the established 1998 budget amount of $3,300. On-site training is appropriate for 1998 since a DOS to Windows upgrade was installed in 1998, up to 8 people may be trained, and the class can be tailored to our specific needs. Requested Action: Approve the expenditure of $2,700 plus expenses to DP Solutions for 3 days of on-site training for the City's Fleet Maintenance software. Attachment: Training Agenda CiW of Columbia Heights Fleet Maintenance 3-day Training Class December 1, 2, 3, 1998 On-Site Training AGENDA Day 1: Introduction to Fleet Maintenance Windows Entering Master Information Scheduling Day 2: Working with Work Orders Fluids Working with Purchase Orders Day 3: Tire Tracking Inventory and Adjustments Reports and Graphs Utilities Security COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO: FROM: SUBYECT: DATE: Walt Fehst, City Manager ~_-.~ / Thomas M. Johnson, Chief of Police(~ Renewal of COP's More '96 Grant October 21, 1998 BACKGROUND In 1996 the Columbia Heights Police Department applied for and received a COP's More '96 grant in the mount of $43,238. At the time of the award $26,145 was to be used for an additional CSO/property evidence person and $17,093 was to be used for equipment and technology. The equipment part of this grant has been used by the department and the first year of the personnel part of the grant has been used. The personnel side of the grant is renewable for two additional years, giving us an additional $26,145/year for the years 1999 and 2000. In order to obtain these additional dollars, the City does have to commit to a 25 per cent match on these funds, which comes to $8,715 per year. After consulting with City Finance Director Bill Elrite, it was his recommendation that we allocate matching funds from the unexpended portion of the 1998 police budget for both the year 1999 and 2000. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION There appears to be adequate unexpended funds in the 1998 Police Department budget to appropriate $-1-7¢?3-ffTo be used as the matching funds for the renewal of the COP'S More '96 federal grant for the years 1999 and 2000. RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the Chief of Police to place this issue with the appropriate resolution on the next Council agenda for approval. TMJ:mld 98-351 RESOLUTION 98- BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RENEWAL OF COP'S MORE '96 FEDERAL GRANT AND APPROPRIATING MATCH FUNDS TO THE GRANT FOR THE YEARS 1999 AND 2000. WHEREAS, in October 1996 the Columbia Heights Police Department made application for a grant fi.om the U.S. Department of Justice for a CSO/evidence technician, and WHEREAS, the grant was renewed in 1998 through May 31, 1999, and WHEREAS, the grant is renewable for one additional year beyond 1999, and WHEREAS, the breakdown of the grant is as follows: Expense Personnel $34,860 Revenue Grant City match Total Revenue $26,145/year $ 8,715/year $38,470/year NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights authorizes the acceptance of the renewal of the COP's More '96 fund to account for all revenue and expenses under this grant and, furthermore, appropriates and authorizes the transfer of$17,430 fi.om the Police Department 1998 budget to the COP's More fund for the City match on this grant for the years 1999 and 2000. Passed this 9t~ day of November, 1998 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary U. & Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services COPS MORE 96 Award Renewal Supplement #: 1 Grant #: 97CMWX0474 ORI #: MN00204 Vendor #: 416005069 Applicant Organization's Legal Name: Columbia Heights Authorized Official Name: Address: City, State, ZipCode: Chief Thomas Johnson 559 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 . Phone Number: (612)782-2540 Fax Number (612) 782-2842 Original Award Start Date: 6/1/97 New Award End Date: 5/3!/99 Previous Award Amount: Supplement to Award: S 43,238.00 $ 26,145.00 Previous Number of Redeployed Officers: 1.7 Supplement to Civilian Personnel: Supplemental Redeployment: $ 26,145.00 1.0 Total Award Amount to Date: $69,383.00 / PR 2 7 998 Date By signing this award, ~he signatory official [5 agreeing to abide by the Conditions of Grant Award found on the reverse side of this document: Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor, City Col. Hts. Typed Name and Title of Official Date U.S. Department of Justice OJ~ce of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grants Administration Division 1100 Vermont/tvenue, NIV Washington, D.C. 20530 Chief Thomas Johnson Columbia Heights 559 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 May 4, 1998 Dear Chief Johnson: I am pleased to inform you that your request for a renewal of your COPS MORE 96 grant has been approved. As you know, this funding is for the continued support of the civilians that you were awarded under your original COPS MORE 96 Award. We expect this renewal will enable you to maintain the level of redeployment outlined in your original grant. As a result of this renewal, your grant period has been extended for an additional year. (Your new grant end date appears on the actual Renewal Award document). We understand that this may not be sufficient time to complete the full draw-down of renewal funds (as well as complete grant requirements under your original grant) and therefore you will be able to request an extension of your grant period at a later date. Enclosed in this packet is your Renewal Award document, which you must sign to officially accept your renewal. On the renewal document you will find the renewal amount as well as the amount of funds previously awarded. The renewal award is a supplement to your original grant, so your grant number will remain the same. .If you have any questions regarding your renewal, please contact the Department of Justice Response Center at 1-800-421-6770 or call your grant advisor. CONDITIONS OF GRANT RENEWAL e The funding under this MORE grant renewal may only be used for the continuation of payment of the approved salaries and benefits of those full-time civilian positions awarded under your agency's previous MORE award; and/or for the continuation of payment of the overtime hours for officers awarded under your Previous MORE award. This grant renewal must result in the maintenance of the ir['~reased number of civilian positions and/or overtime hours that resulted from the initial COPS MORE grant award. The grantee remains subject to the same terms and conditions as were set forth in the original MORE award. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Meeting of: November 9, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Request for Extension of Time to BY: Kenneth R. Anderson ~c' BY: Amend Comprehensive Plan DATE: October 28, 1998 BACKGROUND: The City Staff has requested that the Metropolitan Council grant an extension to the December 31, 1998 deadline date for submission of our revised Comprehensive Plan. Much progress has been made in updating the Comprehensive Plan, however, due to the requirement to have our Comprehensive Plan submitted to adjacent jurisdictions for review and comment, our plan wilt not be ready for submission prior to the December 1998 deadline. Accordingly, we requested an extension of this deadline and received the attached letter dated October 27, 1998. ANALYSIS: In order for the Metropolitan Council to grant an extension of the deadline date (State Statutes allow the Metropolitan Council to grant an extension), the Metropolitan Council must receive a resolution from the City Council (the model resolution is attached), a completed questionnaire, and a timetable for completion of our Comprehensive Plan. Upon the City Planner's return from vacation the questionnaire will be completed and the model resolution drafted to reflect the necessary approval by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting City Council approval of the model resolution and submission of the completed questionnaire to the Metropolitan Council in order to grant the extension to the due date for submission of the Comprehensive Plan amendment. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 98- , being a Resolution Requesting a Six Month Extension of the December 31n, 1998 Due Date for Review of the City of Columbia Heights Comprehensive Plan for Consistency with Amended Metropolitan Council Policy Plans. Attachment COUNCIL ACTION: h: lur11-9-9 8 complan Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future October 27, 1998 Ken Anderson Community Development Director City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Ave. NE Columbia Heights MN 55421 RECEIVED -~OMMUNIi'y DEVELOPMEN'f Request for Extension of Time to Complete Review and Amendment of Local Comprehensive Plans Dear Mr. Anderson: In response to your inquiries regarding a deadline extension for completing your comprehensive plans, I am enclosing a packet of information outlining the process that you will need to follow. State statutes provide the Metropolitan Council with the authority to grant extensions to local governments in order to complete or amend comprehensive plans, fiscal devices and official controls. As our information packet describes, we must receive from you a resolution from your governing board (model attached), a completed questionnaire (enclosed), and a timetable for completion of your plan. The information we require from you is critical to our effort to plan regional systems in your area. In addition, your data, along with other cities' plans already submitted, will provide a clearer regional context within which to complete individual comprehensive plan reviews. If you have any questions regarding the form or the process for granting plan extensions, contact Guy Peterson, your sector representative at 651/602-1418. Sincerely, Craig-'R'TRapp ' Director, Community Development Enclosures C: Richard Packer, Metropolitan Council Representative District 10 Guy D. Peterson, Sector Representative Richard Thompson, Office of Local Assistance H:~LIB RARY'tOOMM UN DV'~PETERS ONe1998Veq98exl. doc 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1634 (612) 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD/TTY 291-0904 Metro Info L/ne 229-3780 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PLANNING PER/OD Name of cornm~ty, Date Responsible person Fax ( ).,, Phone ( ) The Council understands that since your plan is not ready for submission, this information is subject to change. Responding to these questions is intended to provide tentative information to the Council so that it can anticipate future land needs and plan for Metropolitan systems. Request plan extension to (date) Anticipated date of submission to adjacent local governments Anticipated date of submission to the Metropolitan Council Are the community's forecasts of population, households and employment for 2020 different than those developed by the Metropolitan Council? Yes No Do not know (please circle only one) If yes, what are the forecasts that the community will be using for its comprehensive plan? 2000 2010 2020 Population Households Employment Are the units in community's housing goals for a mixture of single family detached and multi-family dwelling the period 1996 through 2020 different than those developed by the metropolitan council? Yes No · If yes, what are the community goals for multi-family? · What are the community goals for single-family detached? % % Are the community's waztexvater flow projections for 2000, 2010 and 2020 different than those developed by the metropolitan council? Yes No If yes, what are the wastewater flow projections for; 2000 2010 2020 What is the amount of vacant (developable) land within the current urban service area? Single-family residential acres Multi-family residential acres Commercial acres Industrial acres Public and semi-public acres Is there any underused land or land targeted for reuse as residential development? Yes No If yes, how many acres? Do you anticipate requesting to add more land to the MUSA? If yes, how much? When? Yes No How does this relate to accommodating the Council's forecasts? Are your transportation assumptions consistent with the information in the Council's system statement? Yes No If no, please explain Narrative; Please discuss the current status of your plan. How far along is it? Are you doing it in- house or using a consultant? If the later, who? (please use additional sheets as needed). H:XLIBRARY~COMMUNDVXBeav~uest for Ext~sion of Planning Period.doc RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF THE DECEMBER 31, 1998 DUE DATE FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY (TOWNSHIP) OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICY PLANS WHEREAS, state statutes (Minn. Stat. ~473.175-473.871 (1996) requires that cities (townships) review and revise their comprehensive plans for consistency with Metropolitan Council policy plans; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has amended its policy plans; and has provided system statements outlining Council policy relative to the city (township); and WHEREAS, the City (Township) of is required to review its comprehensive plan for consistency with the amended policy plans and to prepare a revised comprehensive plan for submission to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 1998; and WHEREAS, the City (Township) of update of its comprehensive plan by has scheduled and budgeted to complete a major review and (date) ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City (Township) of requests that the Metropolitan Council grant the city (township) of a extension to the deadline to complete its comprehensive plan; circulate the revised document to the adjacent governmental units and affected school districts for review and comment; and, following approval by the planning commission and after consideration by the city council (township board), submit the plan to the Metropolitan Council for review. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: voted against the same: , seconded by , and upon a , and the following WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. STATE OF lVl]2qNESOTA COUNTY OF ) ) ss ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified of the City (Township) of , County of , State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a regular meeting of said held on the , with the original thereof on file WITNESS MY HAND officially as such . (title) this (date) . H:~library~corrmaundv~ex~n98~resolufion"exten98.do~ Suggestions Regarding the Six Month Adjacent Government Review The Land Planning Act (Minn. Stat. Sec. 473.175) requires that six months prior to submitting the comprehensive plan to the Metropolitan Council for review, the plan must be submitted to adjacent governments for review and comment. Adjacent governments include cities, townships, counties and school districts. The "plan" means the most current draft available at the time of the adjacent community review. The Metropolitan Council advises that at the time of adjacent government review, the community submit the draft plan to the Council for informal review and comment. More recent law governing the local govemmentreview process limits the review periods to 60 days. It is the Council's position that this adjacent government review period is 60 days, not six full months. We are suggesting to cities that they proactively pursue this adjacent government review and clearly spell out their expectations of their neighboring communities in a cover letter as they circulate the plan. We would suggest that cover letters requesting adjacent government review include at least the following: The names of all the other governments to whom the draft has been sent for this adjacent government review, and the dates of these requests. A reminder that the government which you've asked to review the plan has only 60 days in which to provide review comments. A statement that if you do not receive comment within 60 days you will assume no comments are forthcoming and you will proceed with your completion schedule. A proposed schedule of the important local public review steps remaining-- public meetings, hearings and consideration by city council for submittal to the Metropolitan Council. A request that the reviewing adjacent government expedite a written response indicating they have received the draft plan for review and have no comments or issues with the plan if they in fact have no concerns with the document. Keep copies of all your correspondence with adjacent governments regarding this six month review. If in doubt, clarify specific matters with your own legal counsel. lt:xLIBRAI~YxCOMML%~V~GuyP04239 $ sixmo,~tl~eview .doc City of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item .P Work Session Date: November 4, 1998 Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Director of Public W Item: Replacement of Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System located at the Municipal Service Center Background: In the last two years the existing fuel monitoring system has failed numerous times and the mechanic had to be called to troubleshoot and run the pumps in a bypass mode so emergency vehicles could fuel. The service representative has been called seven times and $1,897.54 has been spent on repairs. To activate the system requires the use of two magnetic cards, the employee card and the vehicle card. The card reader does not work well if the cards are worn or the reader is dirty and the system will not activate. The test probes that are located in the storage tanks need to bc replaced. One failed last year and thc factory representative informed us that this style of probe is no longer manufactured and that repair parts are in very short supply. Analysis/Conclusions: Public works discussed the replacement of the existing Tech 21 system with the council at the September 8, 1998 work session and received authorization to obtain quotes for the replacement of that system. Public Works has received four quotes on new fuel monitoring systems with the cost of replacement between $10,327 and $14,928 (see attached spreadsheet for quote summary). The prices include installation and software but does not include tax. The quote from Megatronics would also have to add freight to the total cost. Public Works staff would perform all necessary site work such as removals, pulling new wire, concrete patching, etc. Public Works and Police staff have evaluated all proposals and we are recommending the Fuel Master 3000 system for the following reasons: This system is the only one capable of multiple use type reads, such as key, card or fully automatic. This system is compatible with the smart card system proposed for employee identification and building access. The software is Windows 95 compatible and immediately compatible with the city's fleet maintenance software. Work Session - November 4, 1998 Page 2 Reputation of the vendor and recommendations from other municipalities that have installed similar equipment. Replacement of the fuel monitoring system is an unbudgeted expense. Consulting with the Finance Director, it is our recommendation that sufficient funds are available in the Capital Equipment Replacement - Garage Budget. The test probes that are located in the storage tanks need to be replaced. One failed last year and the factory representative informed us that this style of probe is no longer manufactured and that repair parts are in very short supply. Funding for this replacement is recommended to be funded from the city's refuse fund. Requested Action: Request Council approval to purchase the Fuel Master FMU3000 fuel dispensing and monitoring system from Kleespie Equipment in the mount of $14,475 for the fueling system with funding to be appropriated from Capital Equipment - Garage Fund 434-49950-5130; and $7,608 for leak monitoring replacement with funding provided from the Refuse Fund 603-49540-5130. LL. LU LI~ ~. X Ci_ty of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 .~[_ Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Eng Item: Joint Powers Agreement(J-PA) with the Department of Natural Resources(DNR) for Silver Lake aerators Background: Silver Lake is a natural resource in the SE comer of Columbia Heights providing recreational opportunities for swimming and fishing. Some winter seasons the lake suffers t~om oxygen depletion affecting the fish population. The DNR Section of Fisheries has reviewed this occurance and concluded that an aeration system would benefit the lake environment and fish therein. The DNR requires a JPA with the city to facilitate such an installation. Analysis/Conclusions: The attached Joint Powers Agreement (draft) provides for several items, summarily: The DNR will pay for the capital cost of all equipment. The DNR will facilitate the aeration equipment installation. The City is responsible for the electrical charges. Operation and maintenance costs are borne by the City. The work would be carried out by the DNR in the spring of 1999. Requested Action: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the DNR for the Silver Lake Aeration System. Attachment: Draft Joint Powers Agreement DRAFT DEPARTMENT OF NATUP,.AL RESOURCES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between the State of Minnesota, acting by and through its Commissioner of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as "DNK", and the City of Columbia Heights, acting by and through its Board of Directors, herein referred to as the "City". WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §97A.065, Subdivision 3, ~rovides for State funding of lake improvement projects undertaken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Section of Fisheries; and WHEREAS, Silver Lake, located in the City of Columbia Heights, in Ramsey County, provides habitat for fish, but is adversely affected during some winter seasons by oxygen depletion; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Section of Fisheries that the installation, operation and maintenance of a permanent pump and baffle type aeration system will benefit the lake environment and the fish therein; and WHEREAS, the City has passed a resolution and applied for a C.O.R.E. (Cooperative Opportunities for Resource Enhancement) Project, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §97A.065, subdivision 3, for an aeration system at Silver Lake. NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto: I. The City shall: (A) (B) Perform the work required to properly maintain and operate the aeration system. · Assume the utility charges required for operation. (c) Obtain a permit from the DNR to operate the aeration system prior to the beginning of the operating season. · \((D) Indemnify, protect and hold the DNR. harmless from all claims or liability for any damages, injury or death to any persons or property resulting from the Board's negligence in the operation, management or maintenance of the aeration system. (E) Provide a copy, to the DNR, of the resolution by the Board authorizing execution of this agreement. II. The DNR shall: Purchase and make arrangements for installation of the pump and baffle type aeration system. III. Effective Date and Cancellation This agreement shall be effective on the date executed or when executed as to encumbrance by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, or his delegate. This agreement shall be perpetual unless either party wishes to terminate. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing 30 days written notice of termination to the other party. IV. Special Provisions (^) All work undertaken pursuant to this agreement shall be subject to Minnesota Department of Finance rules and procedures, and the laws of the State of Minnesota. The books, records, documents and accounting procedures and practices of the Board relevant to this Agreement shall be subject to examination by the DNR and the legislative auditor. (B) Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as obligating the DNR to expend money in excess of appropriation authorized by the law and administratively allocated to this agreement. (c) This agreement shall not be assigned without prior written approval of the DNR and the City. (D) Each party agrees that it shall be responsible for its own acts and omissions and results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of the other party and the results thereof. DNR's liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statute {}3.736, and other applicable law. The City's liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statute Chapter 466 and other applicable law. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES By Title Date City of Columbia Heights By DRAFT Date COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION By Title Date City of Columbia Heights By Date Approved As To Form And Execution Hubert H. Humphrey III Attorney General TOM O'HERN Assistant Attorney General Date Approved As To Form And Execution By City of Columbia Heights Date ,CiW of Columbia Hei_g. hhts Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 Prepared by: Kevin Hanson, Public Works Director/City Engin Item: Authorization to solicit bids for the creation of a GIS physical feature data base. Analysis/Conclusions: The City's GIS system is currently set up a~ a parcel based system. This means that only property lines and right-of-way lines are represented in the data base. Although the City has digitized other information, such as City utility lines, critical information is not available in our GIS. This data can be described as physical features or anything that can be found on an aerial photograph. Examples of this information are: contour lines, buildings, curb and gutter, sidewalks, trailways, edge of bituminous, trees, landscape boundaries, railroad tracks, power poles, driveways, drainage swales, streams or creeks, fences, street lights, etc. to name a few. The City was reflown in 1998 with low altitude, high resolution photography. These photos will serve as an excellent data source for the stereo digitizing of features to create a physical feature data base. Based upon the discussion of the 1999 Public Works Budget review with the council October 14, I have identified a funding source for acquisition in 1998. Public Works would recommend funding for the work to be provided from the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund 43143100-5180. The t 998 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund had $25,000 allocated for the replacement of the GIS, Unix computer which will not be replaced. Additionally, the Engineering Department has $3,000 available in their capital outlay for a scanner that will not be purchased. Recommended Motion: Authorize staff to seek bids for the creation of a GI S physical feature data base. City of Columbia Heights Public Works Department Work Session Discussion Item Work session date: November 4, 1998 ~ Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Eng Item: Addendum to Professional Services Contract for RLK-Kuusisto for Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Background: The City Council awarded the feasibility report preparation, design services and construction administration to RLK - Kuusisto at their October 13, 1997 meeting. The feasibility report was accepted at the August 24, 1998 meeting. The project has been designed, publically advertised and a construction contract awarded at the October 26, 1998 meeting. Analysis/Conclusions: RLK has performed additional services outside the original scope of services defined by the contract or original RFP and, therefore, have incurred additional costs. The additional work was either requested by City Staff or necessary for report preparation or design analysis. The work areas are detailed on the attached letter from RLK and may be summarized as follows: Soil Borings Previous sanitary sewer flooding Medtronic expansion Easements Lutheran Housing site Existing and proposed lift station For the above items, RLK is requesting an additional $4,016.00 in fees which completes the bidding phase. Public Works has reviewed the additional fees and generally concurs with the request (see attached response letter). I have met with Gary brown of RLK and have agreed to a reduction of $720 for an additional fee of $3,296 for Addendum No. 2. The project funding is provided by an MIF grant. This request for additional services is within the established project budget and eligible for funding. Requested Action: Approve Addendum No. 2 in the amount of $3,176.00 for professional services for the Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements, City Project 1997-22. C~VILENGINEERING · LAh~StJRVEY · CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE · ENVI~AL*, PLANNING&DESiGN * TRANSPORTATION ~ KUUSISTO LTD ] August 24, 1998 Mr. Kevin Hansen Director of Public Works 637 38th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements RLK-Kuusisto Project No. 97216S Dear Kevin, As I mentioned at our last meeting with you and your staff, we have incurred additional costs that were not originally anticipated with our scope of services. For your consideration, the following items were not included in the original Request for Proposal nor was the work included in our scope of services: Soil Borines: Once we were able to determine the alignment, the significance of the two 48" storm sewers were critical due to their closeness to the proposed sanitary sewer alignment as well as the concern for a high water table. RLK-Kuusisto recommended several borings being taken. Coordination of Soil Borings (selection of boring sites, solicitation of quotes) Project Engineer 3 hours at $60 = $180.00 Evaluation of Soil Boring, determination of required pipe separation distance and required distance from other structures Project Engineer 4 hours at $60 -- $240.00 Subtotal $420.00 Previous' Sanitary Sewer Flooding: Originally City Staff believed the Medtronic lunch room experienced a sanitary sewer backup. It was determined by RLK-Kuusisto that a lower building (prototyping shop) had experienced the backup. It was necessary to determine whether the flooding was a result of storm water or sanitary sewer backup and to determine the elevation of this.facility which would impact well and pump design. This required a meeting on site, interviews with Medtronic employees, and measurements inside the existing Medtronic facility. Research into backup and flooding Project Engineer 9 hours at $60 = $540.00 Offices: Hibbing · Minnetonka * St. Paul * Twin Pon (612) 4544554 · 2060 Centre Pointe Boulevard · Suite 1 * Mendota Heights, MN 55120 · FAX (612) 454-4608 Medtronic Expansion: While RLK-Kuusisto knew that the design of the new lift station was being impacted by the Medtronic expansion, information regarding this expansion as to the proposed site plans, types of facilities and needs for additional sewer capacity was not readily available. Meetings and numerous conversations with Medtronic representatives (maintenance and facilities personnel) were required. The new expansion proposals also impacted the alignment of the proposed gravity sewer, which was unknown at the time of the R.F.P. Project Engineer 12 hours at $60 = $720.00 Easements: There was no reference made to existing or needed easements for the project in the original request for proposal. When we met with Medtronic staff we had to determine where existing easements were and what might be needed with the proposed development and what easements might be needed for a new lift station. Easements then had to be added to the base plan for ail alternatives. Discussions were then held with Medtronic to obtain easements which would allow for the Medtronic expansion. Project Engineer 10 hours at $60 = $600.00 Senior Engineering Technician 3 hours at $52 = $156.00 Subtotal $756.00 Lutheran Housin~ Site: Again, RLK-Kuusisto proposed in our scope to meet with representatives regarding the Lutheran Housing Site. Unfortunately this required a number of hours of research working with their architects and engineers who had not formalized their plans. It was our understanding that this work had already been done and it was just a matter of "gathering the information". Additionally, discussion took place regarding the construction of an underground parking facility which included a desire to allow car washing facilities. It was also at this time when we started to explore the possibility of serving the property by gravity resulting in the recommended alternative of having the majority of the property sewered by gravity to 51st Street and if necessary, the garage area served by the proposed gravity line leading to the lift station. Project Engineer 15 hours at $60 -- $900.00 Senior Engineering Technician 5 hours at $52 = $260.00 Subtotal $1,160.00 Existina and Proposed Lift Station: RLK-Kuusisto worked with City staff'to determine pressure testing requirements on the existing station which enabled staffto order pressure gauges suitable for use in the planned new lift station. The siting of the new lift station for the feasibility study required review of property ownership, analyzing flooding potential and determining easy accessibility for maintenance staff. Project Engineer 7 hours at $60 = $420.00 Additional request for Feasibility Study $4,016.00 With the construction cost of this project estimated at approximately $197,000 it would be reasonable to assume design fees to be approximately 10% which would put the data gathering, feasibility study and final design at .$19,700. If you add $917.27 Addendum 1 (related to pump and forcemain tests) to original proposal of $1,825 for data, $1,300 for feasibility study and $7,860 for final design to the request for additional fees of $4,016 they would total $15,918.27. Since a significant amount of work has gone into the feasibility study, we feel that only an additional $3,500 will be needed for the design of the wetwell drywell lift station, bringing the total to $19,418.27 or 9.85% of the total cost for. design. ' The new lift station site design will require an increase in our proposed construction managemem fee of $4,980 to $7,480 for a total request of $26,898.27 or an additional $10,016 for Addendum #2 related to the wetwell drywell design. This would still only amount to a 13.7% design and construction management fee on the proposed sewer lines and lift station construction. As you know we did include 18% for engineering as part of the feasibility study. I would gladly be willing to discuss these issues with you at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. tJary t~rown . . Senior Professional Engineer GEBkmh pUBLIC WORKS · CA.R~CE , · SEWERY'WATER CITY'OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (l") · · ENGINEERING 637 $STH AVENUE N. £., COLUMBIA H£IGHT$, MN 55421-3806 (6i2) 782-2880 TDD 752-2806 · P,~LKS O~tober 20, 1998 Mr. Gary Brown RLK - Kuusisto, Ltd. 2060 Centre Pointe Boulevard, Suite 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Subject: City Project 1997-22 Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Dear Gary: : Thank you for your August 24, 1998 letter offering.an explanation for extra costs incurred by RLK on the subject project. I have reviewed the request for additional costs with the Public Works staff and generally agree with the request for Soil Borings, Medtronic Expansion, and Easements description items. The staff hours for the Previous Sanitary Sewer Flooding and Lutheran Site Housing seem somewhat high for the work performed. I believe the description of the work regarding the siting and sizing of the new Lift Station should have been included in the original scope of work as defined in the RLK proposal and addendum number 1. Addendum number 1 did provide for an additional $800 in fees and a copy is attached for reference. Overall, I believe the request for additional work is justified, but would like to discuss the issue of staff time and original scope of work further with you to arrive at a final number. Please contact me at 782-2882 to discuss. Sincere , / Public Works Director/City Engineer KH:jb 98-347 GA...,ILLK extra costs for Sullivan L~ke S~n. Sewer Impr. ( KUU$1S'ro ~.TD ,) ~998 Kathy Young " City of Columbia Heights 590 ~0m Avenue NE Columbia Heights, M2q 55421-357g Dear Kathy: We ~re requesting permission to perform pumping tests at the existing pumping ~uttion located at Sullivan Lake. The purpose of' ~this testing is to: Determine the current performance of.the ..e~sting pumps r~lat/ve to original performance. ., Determine if there is excessive power demand from the existing pumps. Ev~luste the condition of the existing forcema/n. :. The proposed testing w~uld consist of physic~l measurement of the ~iSt~[ wetwcll, measurement ofthe time required for each pump to pump a specific volume ofw~ter, me~urement of the time the inflow takes to refill the wet well, me, as~ement of current draws and voltages for eazh pump, and measurement of the discharge pressures for each pump. This data would be used to determine the actual pump characteristics ~nd efficiency for comparison with the original performance of the pumps. This ~,~uld also be used to evaluate the condition of the existing forcemain. We would need the ~ssistance of personnel fi'om the public works deparlment to manually operate the pumps and assist with some measurements. We would also require that accurate ~essure gages with isolation petcocks be ins~led on the di~charg~ of the existing pumps. The~¢ gages sh. ould be suitable for reuse in the new ins~Iation. We wil! furnish a specification for these gages. We estimate that the cost of this testing would be $600 to $800. Please contact me as soon as poss~le with your decision or if you have My questions regarding this matter. Respecfful~ed, Eric Whar~n Offices: Hit:~lng * Minrte~onka * SL P~ul · '?wlnPorts (612) 45~,-a~5~, · 2C~:~ Centre Point Boulevard · Suite I - Menckaa Height~, MuN 15129 · FAX (612) CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of: November 9, 1998 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Approving EDA Purchasing Policy BY: Kenneth R. Andersonx/~ BY:/~ ~----/~ and Authority DATE: October 2, 1998 u(/~ ~' ' BACKGROUND: The purpose of this letter is to request City Council action to clarify the purchasing policies and authorization to approve expenditures by the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA). There are several funds falling within the oversight of staff within the Community Development Department. This includes activities and responsibilities undertaken by the EDA. Staff is requesting policy direction from the City Council to establish procedures for authorizing payments and other financial transactions by the EDA in the future. This letter was removed from the Consent Agenda by the City Council at the meeting of October 12, 1998 pending review at the work session meeting of November 4, 1998. ANALYSIS: There are several funds that are administered within the Community Development Department. Those funds and their titles/description are listed below. We have also listed in the third column titled "Authorizing Agency" the recommended governmental body which will be authorized to approve expenditures, budget amendments, and any other financial transaction related to each respective fund. FUND DESCRIPTION AUTHORIZING AGENCY 101 General Government Buildings City Council 201 Building Inspections/Com. Dev. Admin. City Council 202 Community Development Block Grant/HOME City Council* 203 Parkview Villa North EDA 204 EDA/Home Improvement (MHFA) EDA 205 Columbia Heights Section 8 Certificates/Vouchers EDA 213 Parkview Villa South EDA 235 Rental Properties/Vacant Housing EDA** 299 HRA EDA * The Authorizing Agency for the HOME program will be dependant upon which agency applies for and receives funds through the HOME program. The Authorizing Agency shall enter into a contract to administer the approved grant/loan activities under the HOME program. Either agency is eligible to apply and receive HOME funds. ** Staff will be initiating the process to transfer title of all properties to the EDA. Approving EDA Purchasing Authority October 2, 1998 Page 2 These funds have been established to improve reporting to federal agencies as well as to improve management control for the various programs that are administered by the City of Columbia Heights and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority. This issue is being brought to the City Council as a response to the EDA approving and authorizing the acquisition of property at 4216 Central Avenue NE in the amount of $11,829.45. Funds were authorized to be expended from the Temporary/Vacant Housing department which has an adequate fund balance to cover this expenditure. However, several of the properties which fall within this department are also owned by the City of Columbia Heights. Council authorization is requested to clarify the ultimate authority for making these expenditures. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending City Council approval and authorization to allow the EDA total and complete fiduciary responsibility over the respective funds listed above. The City Attorney has reviewed this letter and agrees that it is preferable to avoid co-mingling City and EDA funds. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the EDA full authority to approve expenditures, transfers, budget amendments, and other f'mancial transactions related to the funds within its operational jurisdiction as follows and subject to other procedures and guidelines which may be established by the City Council andIor EDA. FUND DESCRIPTION AUTHORIZING AGENCY 101 General Government Buildings City Council 201 Building Inspections/Com. Dev. Admin. City Council 202 Community Development Block Grant/HOME City Council 203 Parkview Villa North EDA 204 EDA/Home Improvement (MHFA) EDA 205 Columbia Heights Section 8 Certificates/Vouchers EDA 213 Parkview Villa South EDA 235 Rental Properties/Vacant Housing EDA 299 HRA EDA H:Xl2ouncfl~10-12-98pu~hase ~. COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COlUMBia HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 NOTICE OF OFFICIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that an official meeting Is to be held in the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS as follows: MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PURPOSE OF MEETING: LOCATION: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 1998 7:00 P.M. CANVASS GENERAL ELECTION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1) 2) 3) AGENDA Call to Order Canvass Election - Resolution No. 98-96 Adjournment THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISASlLITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPOF~TUN]TY EMPLOYER CITY COUNCIL LETTER SPECIAL MEETING OF: NOVEMBER 4~ 1998 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO.: FINANCE APPROVAL ITEM: CANVAS SING MUNICIPAL B Y: WILLIAM EJ_~TE~ B Y: GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS DATE: Nov. 3, 1998 NO.: On November 3, 1998, the City held a General Election to select a Mayor and one Council Member, and to ascertain whether or not the City Charter should be amended to change the mayor term from a two-year term to a four-year term, effective 1/1/2000. Attached are the results of the election and the resolution canvassing said election. RECOMMENDED MOTION: available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: returns. Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies Move to adopt Resolution #98-96 canvassing Municipal General Election WE:dn 9811036 Attachments: Resolution 98-96 Summary COUNCIL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 98-96 CANVASSING MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, did on the 3rd day of November, 1998, conduct and hold a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and one Council Member; and to ascertain whether or not the City Charter should be amended to change the mayor term from a two-year term to a four-year term, effective t/1/2000; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights at a meeting of said Council held on the 42 day of November, 1998, did canvass the returns and results of said General Municipal Election; and WHEREAS, the following results ;vere determined by said canvass of said General Municipal Election, to wit: TOTAL BALLOTS CAST IN ELECTION: 8,639 Valid Votes Cast for Mayor Valid Votes Cast for 4-Year Council Seat Gary L. Peterson 4,256 Robert W. Ruettimarm 2,747 Joseph S. Sturdevant 3,835 Julierme Wyckoff 4,910 Overvotes 0 Overvotes 0 Times Blank Voted 471 Times Blank Voted 908 Write-Ins 27 Write-Ins 32 Question One, Columbia Heights Mayoral Term of Office: Shall the Columbia Heights CiO, Charter be amended to change the mayoral ternz from a two-year term to a four-year term, with the change being effective January 1, 2000? Yes 3,765 No 4,446 Overvotes 0 Times Blank Voted '365 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cotumbia Heights, that Gary Peterson is elected Mayor, and that Julierme Wyckoffis hereby elected member of the City Council; assuming said office on January 4, 1999, and being officially seated at the first regular meeting of the City Council in 1999; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the Columbia Heights City Charter shall not be amended to change the mayoral term from a t~vo-year term to a four-year term. Passed this 42 day of November, 1998 Offered by: ?,ue t t imann Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: A1 1 ayes Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary