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Fire Code Interpretations

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There are areas in our adopted codes and standards that have caused confusion for our staff or our customers. In some cases, particularly with respect to adopted standards, the Bellevue Fire Department has had to establish a policy regarding the applicability of provisions. These interpretations are intended to provide clarity and, where appropriate, applicability.

Code Interpretation 2007-01 - Smoke Control wiring for raceway

Code Interpretation 2007-02 - Secondary Water Supply - Water Storage Tank

Code Interpretation 2009-01 - Single Manual Pull at Alarm Panel

Code Interpretation 2011-01 - Fire Alarm Repair and Modification Requiring a Permit

Code Interpretation 2011-03 - Luminous Egress Path Markings

Code Interpretation 2013-1 – Condominium Clarification

Code Interpretation 2013-2 – Positive Alarm Sequencing

Contact Information

Fire Department
450 110th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Prevention Division
Phone: 425-452-6872
E-mail: Fire_prevention@bellevuewa.gov
Contact: Fire Prevention Plan Review Desk
Phone: 425-452-4122
E-mail: akjones@bellevuewa.gov

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