“Applicable governing authority” shall mean the city of Lynnwood building official.

“Approved central station list” means a list of central stations that meet the requirements and have an approved application to monitor fire alarm and sprinkler flow alarms within the city of Lynnwood, Washington.

“Approving authority” means the South County Fire (SCF) fire marshal.

“Assumed property line” means an imaginary line separating two buildings on the same property.

“Automatic fire alarm system” means a system of heat, smoke or other detection devices along with notification devices and a control panel to detect the early stage of a fire and alert the occupants per NFPA 72.

“Automatic fire sprinkler system” means a system of pipes, control valves and sprinkler heads arranged in a building to discharge water on a fire per NFPA 13, 13D and 13R.

“Building code” means the International Building Code as currently adopted by the city of Lynnwood, Washington.

“City” means the city of Lynnwood, Washington.

“Code” or “fire code” means this title, as now existing or hereafter amended, and the edition of the International Fire Code as adopted by this title.

“Common fireworks” means any fireworks as defined in RCW 70.77.136.

“Corporate counsel” means the attorney for the city of Lynnwood, Washington.

“FDC” means fire department connection.

“Fire chief” means the chief of South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue (SSCFR).

“Fire code official” means the SSCFR fire marshal. Person in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau.

“Fire department” means the South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority (SSCFR), also known as South County Fire (SCF).

“Fire detection system” means a system of heat and/or smoke detectors connected to a communicator or control panel; typically without notification devices.

“Fire flow” means the amount of water required to extinguish a fire. Also see IFC Appendix B.

“Fire watch” means a temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or property by one or more qualified employees of a licensed and bonded security company for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department.

“Fireworks” means any fireworks as defined in RCW 70.77.126.

“Hot works” means processes that involve an open flame or cutting/welding operations that produce sparks.

“Jurisdiction” means the city of Lynnwood, Washington.

“Private hydrant” means a fire hydrant so situated and maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes with restrictions for its use limited to certain defined property or properties.

“Public hydrant” means a fire hydrant so situated and maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes without restriction as to use. The location is such that it is accessible for immediate use of the fire department.

“Regional Fire Authority” (RFA) means South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue (SSCFR) Regional Fire Authority, also known as South County Fire (SCF).

“South County Fire” means South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue (SSCFR) Regional Fire Authority.

“Special fireworks” means any fireworks as defined in RCW 70.77.131.

“Tenant improvement” means interior or exterior remodeling or improvement to an existing building or portion of a building including but not limited to adding or removing or moving walls, reconfiguration of the floor plan, replacing ceilings/roofs or wall coverings, modifications to electrical or plumbing or mechanical work, structural repairs/improvements, and other similar work. (Ord. 3396 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3306 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2018; Ord. 3196 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3007 § 1, 2013)