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City of Star P.O. Box 130 Star, ID 83669 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] staridaho.org Mayor Trevor A. Chadwick City Council David Hershey Kevan Wheelock Jennifer Salmonsen Kevin Nielsen August 13,2024 To: Developers, Builders and Contractors RE: City of Star Building Department-Heat Detectors in Garages I am writing to inform you of an important update regarding building regulations in the City of Star. Effective August 1st, 2024, all buildings submittal which include enclosed garage(s) submitted to the City will be required to include heat detectors in the new garage(s). This new requirement aims to enhance safety measures for residential properties by providing early detection of potential fire hazards in garages, which are often overlooked despite their vulnerability to fire risks. This requirement is to be in accordance with City of Star Municipal Code: 7-1-5: Building Codes Adopted; Regulations; Permits E. Heat Detectors: Shall be provided in all new enclosed garages. 1. General. Heat alarms shall be UL Listed and comply with NFPA 72. 2. Where required. Heat alarms shall be provided in accordance with this section. 3. Alterations, repairs and additions. Where alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, the individual dwelling unit shall be equipped with heat alarms located as required for new attached garages. 4. Exceptions: a. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck. b. Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing or mechanical systems. 5. Location. Heat alarms shall be installed in the following locations: a. In each new attached enclosed garage. b. Where there is a separation between bays of the garage, each bay shall have a heat detector installed. Interconnection. The alarm devices shall be interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual dwelling unit. Physical interconnection ---PAGE BREAK--- of heat and smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. We understand that this change may require adjustments to your current building practices. To ensure a smooth transition, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the installation and maintenance of heat detectors. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to maintaining high safety standards in our community. Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (208) 286-7247 or [EMAIL REDACTED]. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, Kevin Pitt Building Official City of Star