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Prior Lake. MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2012
AGENDA #: 9A
PREPARED BY: Dan Rogness, Community & Economic Development Director
PRESENTED BY: Dan Rogness
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL OR AMEND
CHAPTER 1306, RELATING TO SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to make a final decision on retaining, repeal-
ing or amending optional Chapter 1306 of Minnesota Rules, which was previous-
ly adopted as Chapter 1306 subpart 2 in Part 4 Building Regulations, Section
401 Building Code, Subsection 401.103, within the Prior Lake City Code of Or-
dinances.
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The City of Prior Lake previously adopted Chapter 1306, which authorizes for
the installation of fire suppression systems by municipality in addition to the fire
suppression requirements of the International Building Code. Once adopted,
these sprinkler system requirements become part of the Minnesota State Build-
ing Code in that municipality. Any new construction and /or remodeling in excess
of 2,000 sq. ft., or a change of occupancy in any building in excess of 2,000 sq.
ft. would require fire sprinkler systems. If adopted, the municipality must select
one of two subparts without amendment, including:
• Subpart 2 Existing and New Buildings Sprinkler systems must be in-
stalled for new buildings, buildings increased in total floor area (including
the existing building), or buildings in which the occupancy classification
has changed.
• Subpart 3, New Buildings Sprinkler systems must be installed for new
buildings, additions to existing buildings, or buildings in which the occu-
pancy classification has changed.
Current Circumstances
At the December 19 Work Session, the City Council discussed information pre-
sented by staff related to the following issues:
1. Cost savings to building owners from commercial insurance providers as
a result of the sprinkler installation or lack thereof.
2. The number of commercial /industrial buildings this provision may apply to
in Prior Lake.
3. Costs, liability or exposure to others, such as firefighters, domestic ani-
mals, clients attending classes, neighboring buildings, other communities
for mutual aid, employees, etc.
4. A city comparison survey showing which ones have paid on -call or full -
time firefighters.
5. Impacts or statistics on firefighter safety, such as any correlation be-
tween firefighter injury to commercial fires where no fire suppression sys-
tem is in operation.
6. The Board of Architect Smart Alternatives which can be mandated in lieu
of fire suppression equipment.
A survey was done that included cities above 10,000 population in Carver, Dako-
ta, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott Counties. Results show that sixteen cities
have adopted Subpart 2 of Chapter 1306 and sixteen have not adopted Chapter
1306 at all, while nine cities adopted Subpart 3.
Conclusion
It is important to allow and promote economic growth through business expan-
sion without undue financial costs tied to municipal codes and regulations. The
optional provisions of Chapter 1306 of the Building Code have a cost impact on
business growth in Prior Lake. However, life safety and security is enhanced
through internal building fire suppression systems.
ISSUES: The city council needs to balance economic development goals with public life
safety and security, while evaluating the costs and benefits of its decision.
FINANCIAL Some reduction in building permit fee revenue to the city.
IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt an Ordinance amending Subpart 3 for existing Subpart 2.
2. Adopt an Ordinance repealing Chapter 1306.
3. Take no action (retains Subpart 2 of Chapter 1306).
RECOMMENDED As determined by the City Council. Attached is an ordinance which would re-
MOTION: voke subpart 2. Also attached is an ordinance which would revoke subpart 2 and
adopt subpart 3 instead.
Alternative 1, amending Chapter 1306 to include Subpart 3 rather than Subpart 2:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART OF THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY, NAMELY, OPTIONAL CHAPTER
1306, SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE DOES ORDAIN THAT SECTION 401.103 1. OF PRIOR LAKE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART 4, BUILDING REGULATIONS, IS HEREBY AMENDED (deleted material
is lined out; new material is underlined; provisions not being amended or repealed are omitted except
as necessary for context):
PART 4
Building Regulations
Section 401
Building Code
Section 401.103 The City of Prior Lake may adopt by reference Appendix J (Grading) of the 2006
International Building Code. The following optional provisions identified in
Section 4, SUBP. B and C are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of the
building code:
1. Chapter 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems subpart .23
2. Chapter 1335 Flood proofing Regulations, Parts 1335.0600 to 1335.1200
3. Chapter J Grading
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 3rd day of January, 2012.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
Alternative 2, repealing Chapter 1306.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART OF THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY, NAMELY, OPTIONAL CHAPTER
1306, SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE DOES ORDAIN THAT SECTION 401.103 1. OF PRIOR LAKE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART 4, BUILDING REGULATIONS, IS HEREBY REPEALED (deleted material
is lined out; new material is underlined; provisions not being amended or repealed are omitted except
as necessary for context):
PART 4
Building Regulations
Section 401
Building Code
Section 401.103 The City of Prior Lake may adopt by reference Appendix J (Grading) of the 2006
International Building Code. The following optional provisions identified in
Section 4, SUBP. B and C are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of the
building code:
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-21. Chapter 1335 Floodproofing Regulations, Parts 1335.0600 to 1335.1200
-32. Chapter J Grading
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 3 rd day of January, 2012.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor