(1) Section 104 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding new subsection 104.1.1 as follows:

104.1.1. Retained authority – Additional conditions. The fire code official retains the authority to impose additional conditions where the official determines it necessary to mitigate identified fire protection impacts and problematic fire protection systems. These conditions may include, by way of example and without limitation, increased setbacks, use of fire retardant materials, installation and/or modification of standpipes, fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.

(2) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding new subsection 105.1.7 as follows:

105.1.7. Term. Operational permits issued in accordance with this code shall be valid for a 12 month period and are renewable at the end of that 12 month term.

(3) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 105.6 with the following:

105.6. Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.55.

(4) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding new subsection 105.6.52 as follows:

105.6.52. Commercial Kitchen. An operational permit is required for all commercial kitchens with type I hood systems.

(5) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding new subsection 105.6.53 as follows:

105.6.53. Emergency and standby power systems. An operational permit is required for code required emergency or standby power systems identified in NFPA 110.

(6) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding new subsection 105.6.54 as follows:

105.6.54. Fire Protection System Contractor. An operational permit is required for all companies performing any installation, inspection, service, maintenance, or repair of any fire protection system.

(7) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding new subsection 105.6.55 as follows:

105.6.55. Commercial Kitchen Hood and Duct Systems Contractor. An operational permit is required for all companies performing any inspection or cleaning of commercial kitchen hood and duct systems.

(8) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 105.7 with the following:

105.7. Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work set forth in Sections 105.7.1 through 105.7.28.

(9) Section 105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding new subsection 105.7.28 as follows:

105.7.28. Emergency and standby power systems. A construction permit is required for the installation of a code required emergency or standby power systems identified in NFPA 110.

(10) Section 106.3 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 106.3 with the following:

106.3 Work commencing before permit issuance. When work is started or commenced prior to obtaining approval or required permits, the ordinary fees shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirement of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed by this code.

(11) Section 109 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting Section 109 with the following:

109 Appeals. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable application and interpretation of the provisions of the International Fire Code, the City of Covington hearing examiner is designated as the board of appeals created pursuant to Section 109 of the International Fire Code adopted in CMC Title 15 above. The city hearing examiner shall constitute the board of appeals for all matters concerning the application of the International codes cited in this section. Appeals to the hearing examiner shall be made pursuant to Chapter 14.45 CMC. The city hearing examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code.