Ordinance 44071
ORDINANCE NO. 4407
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S
FIRE CODE
WHEREAS, the Edmonds Fire Code (chapter 19.25 ECDC) amends the International Fire
Code by having fire lanes be marked with yellow paint; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would change the fire lanes paint color to red, which will
provide consistency across the RFA, as well as making the markings more easily understood by
those who encounter them; and
WHEREAS, modification to 19.25.035.D will prohibit dedicated fire alarm panels, which
often act as a separate alarm and are not maintained; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 19.25.000 of the Edmonds Community Development Code, entitled
“International Fire Code adopted,” is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full (new text is shown
in underline; deleted text is shown in strikethrough).
Section 2. Subsection 19.25.005.J of the Edmonds Community Development Code,
entitled “Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Roads,” is hereby amended to read as set forth in
Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full
(new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strikethrough).
Section 3. Subsection 19.25.035.D of the Edmonds Community Development Code,
entitled “Fire Alams and Detection Systems,” is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A,
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full (new text
is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strikethrough).
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DA TE:
ORDINANCE NO.
MAYOR MIKE ROSEN
September 4, 2025
September 9, 2025
September 12, 2025
September 17, 2025
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4407
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 9th day of September, 2025, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 4407. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S FIRE CODE
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 9th day of September, 2025.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
Title 19 Amendments – September 2025 (Minor amendments)
These amendments are limited to updates to the fire lane marking requirements and fire alarms in
the Fire Code.
19.25.000 International Fire Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, the International Fire Code (IFC),
2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council including amendments set forth in
Chapter 51-54A WAC, and subsequently revised by this chapter, is hereby adopted, including
Appendices B, C, I, and L. [Ord. 4350 § 1 (Att. A), 2024; Ord. 4212 § 1 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 4111 § 1
(Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.035D Fire Alarms and Detection Systems
D. Fire Alarms and Detection Systems. In addition to the requirements of IFC Section 907.2, an
approved, monitored automatic fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained throughout
all buildings, structures, floors, and suites described in this section. If conflicts exist between the
IFC and this section, this section shall prevail. Fire alarm systems shall be installed per the IFC and
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Partial area and dedicated fire alarm systems are
prohibited except where approved by the fire code oƯicial.
19.25.005.J International Fire Code Section 503.8 shall be amended to read:
503.8 Markings.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked whenever necessary to maintain the unobstructed
minimum required width of roadways. Subject to the fire code oƯicial’s approval, marked fire
apparatus access roads, or “fire lanes” as defined within this code, may be established, or
relocated at the time of plan review, pre-construction site inspection and/or post-construction site
inspection, as well as any time during the life of the occupancy. Fire lanes shall be approved by the
fire code oƯicial with the markings indicated in this Section.
503.8.1 Curb Markings and/or Pavement.
Fire apparatus access roads established by the fire code oƯicial shall be indicated by curb and/or
pavement markings in accordance with 503.8.1.1 and 503.8.1.2. Red Yellow pavement striping
directly in front of the curb is an acceptable alternative to painted curbs.
503.8.1.1 RedYellow Curbs.
Curbs and/or pavement shall be identified by red yellow traƯic paint and the striping method shall
comply with the following:
1. Fire lane markings shall be identified with 46-inch wide red yellow stripe on the pavement,
extending the length of the designated fire lane.
2. Squared curbs shall be provided with a 46-inch-wide stripe on the top and front, extending the
length of the designated fire lane.
3. Rolled curbs shall be provided with a 46-inch-wide stripe on the curb, extending the length of the
designated fire lane.
4. Only those fire apparatus access roads established by the fire code oƯicial can utilize red yellow
marking paint with the term “fire lane.”
503.8.1.2 Lettering on Curbs and/or Pavement.
In addition to curbs and pavement being identified in red yellow traƯic paint, there shall also be
“FIRE LANE – NO PARKING” stenciling complying with the following:
Pavement fire lane lettering:
1. Pavement lettering shall read “FIRE LANE – NO PARKING”.
2. Pavement letters shall be white in color.
2.3. Pavement letters shall be 4 inches.
3.4. Pavement letters shall be placed within the red striping.
4.5. Pavement letters shall be spaced every 30 feet and alternate with the opposite side of fire
lane lettering.
5.6. Pavement letters shall be oriented to be read from within the fire lane and from a vehicular
approach to the fire lane.
6.7. When a fire hydrant is present, the letters shall be centered directly in front of the hydrant.
1. Pavement stencil shall be a minimum of 12 inches tall, yellow, “FIRE LANE – NO PARKING” with
thick font lettering for clear and easy reading.
2. Pavement Stencil shall be positioned as to be legible from the fire lane side of the fire lane
stripping and placed parallel to the fire lane stripping.
3. Pavement stencil shall be spaced every 30’ feet and alternate with the opposite side of fire lane
lettering.
4. When a fire hydrant is present, the stencil shall be centered directly in front of the hydrant.
Curb fire lane lettering:
1. Curb letters stencils shall be 4 inches and centered on curb face between fire lane signs when
required.
2. Curb letters stencils shall be white red in color.
3. When a fire hydrant is present, the stencil shall be centered directly in front of the hydrant.
4. Stenciling shall be spaced evenly between “NO PARKING” signs with a distance between
stenciling no greater than 75 feet, where applicable.
19.25.035D Fire protection systems shall be amended to read:
D. Fire Alarms and Detection Systems. In addition to the requirements of IFC Section 907.2, an
approved, monitored automatic fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained throughout
all buildings, structures, floors, and suites described in this section. If conflicts exist between the
IFC and this section, this section shall prevail. Fire alarm systems shall be installed per the IFC and
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Partial area and dedicated fire alarm systems are
prohibited except where approved by the fire code oƯicial.
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publication is
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City or Edmonds· LEGAL ADS j 14101416
SCOTT PASSEY
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