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ORDINANCE NO. /490
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"UNIFORM BUILDING CODE" VOLUMES I, 2 AND 3, 1997
EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; TI-IE
2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING
THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 2000 EDITION,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THRERETO; THE 2001
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, , INCORPORATING
THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 2000 EDITION,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE 200 I
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING TI-IE
"UNIFORM FIRE CODE", 2000 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL
APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE", 1999 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL
APPENDICES THERETO, AND INCLUDING THE
"UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 1999 EDITION;
THE :"~IFORM I-lOUSING CODE", 1997 EDITION; THE
"UNIFOR.M; ADMINISTRATIVE CODE", 1997 EDITION;
THE "UNIFORM SIGN CODE", 1997 EDITION; THE
"UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE", 2000 EDITION; THE
"UNIFORM BUILDING SECURITY CODE", 1997 EDITION;
THE "UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS", 1997 EDITION; TI-IE
"UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA and HOT TUB CODE",
2000 EDITION, and APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION,
INCORPORATING APPENDIX CHAPER 1 OF THE
"UNIFORM' CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION",
1997 EDITION, MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF TI-lE CODE OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
tHE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION \, Article I. Chupter 5, Section 5-1 of the Code of Seul Beach is amended to rend as
tallows:
"Section 5-1. Codes Adooted bv Reference, Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, the
codes listed below are adopted by reference as the Building and Safety Code of the City of Seal
Bench:
(A)
(D)
(C)
(0)
California Building Code, 2001 Edition (Palt 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations), incorporating the Unifonn Building Code, 1997 Edition.
California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations), incOll'orating the Unilonn Mechanical Code; 2000 Edition,
Califomia Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the Califomia Code
of Regulations), incorporating the Unifonn Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition.
Unifonn Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2000 Edition.
Ordinance Number J~~
(E) UnifOlm Housing Code, 1997 Edition.
(F) Unilann Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition,
(G) Unitonn Sign Code, 1997 Edition.
(H) California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations), incorporating the National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition.
(I) California Fire Code, 2001' Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations), incorporating the Unifonn Fire Codc, 2000 Edition, including I
Appendices I-B through VI-I thercof, and excluding Appendices I1-h, VI-D, and VI-
G, and the 1997 Unilarnl Fire Code Standards, including Appendix A-II-F.
(1) Unifonn Solar Energy Code, 2000 Edition,
(K) Vnilann Building Security Code, 1997 Edition,
(L) Unifonn Administrative Code, 1997 Edition,
(M) Appendix Chapter I orthe California Code for Building Conservation, 2001 Edition
(Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the 1997
Unifonn Code for Building Conservation,
One copy of each of the above codes shall be deposited in the office of the City Clerk and
shall be at all times maintained by said Clerk for use and examination by the public,
All amendments to Codes adopted herein by reference shall be considered as part of the
Building and ,Safety Code."
SECTION 2, Section 5-20, subsection I, Special Inspection, is amended to change the referenced
,section of the Unifonn Building Code from "Section 1922" to "Section 1924",
SECTION 3, Sections 5-29 through Section 5-35 are hereby deleted in their entirety and new
Sections 5-29 through Section 5-35 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
"Section 5-29, Amendments to Codes - Gencrallv, The codes set forth in Scction 5-1 of this
chapter are amended as set forth hercin,
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Section 5-30. California Building Code amendments, The fallowing amendments are made to the
California Building Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1:
I. Section 102 - UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES is amended to add the
following paragraph:
At such time a building, stmcture or construction project has been deemed a public nuisance
by the Building Official; the cntire lot shall be fenced along its perimeter with a minimum
6-foot high chain link fence, '111e enclosure shall contain gates to allow construction tramc
through. When not in use, such gates shall be closed and locked.
2. Section 103 - VIOLATIONS is amended to read as follows:
Section 103 - VIOLATIONS It shall be unlawful for any person, finn, or corporation to
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip,
use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done,
contrary to, or in violation of any of the provisions of this code, Any person, finn, or
corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishablc by a fine not exceeding one I
thol!sand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thcreof, shall be punishable as
herein provided,
3, Section 106.1 - Permits Required is amended to read as follows:
Sectioll 106.1 Permits Requit-ed. It shall be unlawful for any person, finn, or corporation
to erect, eonstmet, enlargc, altcr, repair, roof or rc-roof, move, improve, remove, convel1 or
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demolish any building or structure regulated by this Code, except as specified in Section 5-
6A ofthe Seal Beach Municipal Code of this section, or cause the same to be done without
first obtaining a separate permit for each building or structure from the Building Official.
Section 106.2 - Work Exempt from Permit is amended to read as follows:
Section 106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Only the work noted in Section 5-6A of the
Seal Beach Municipal Code shall be considered exempt from obtaining a building pennit,
5.
Section 107.1- FEES - General is'amended to read as follows:
Section 107.1 FEES - General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the most recent
adopted resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach,
6, Section 107.2 - Permit Fees, Section 107.3 Plan Review Fees, and Section 107.5.2 Fcc
are hereby deleted in their entirety,
7. Table I-A is hereby deleted in its entirety.
8. Section 108 - INSPECTIONS is amended to add subsection 108.5.9 to read as follows:
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9. Re-roof Inspections. All re-roofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of
Chapter 15 of this Code, A final inspection shall be obtained from the Building
Official when the re-roofing is complete,
Section 310.9.1.6 - Installation and maintenance is hereby added as follows:
310.9.1.6 Installation and maintenance It shall be the responsibility of the owner to
supply, install and maintain all required smoke detectors, The owner or individual in
possession of the property shall be responsible for annually testing all required smoke
detectors,
Section 419 - FENCES is added to read as follows:
SECTION 419 - FENCES
419.1. Fences.
I, All fences shall comply with the provisions of this chapter,
2. Masonry fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 21.
3. Wood fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 23,
4. Concrete fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19,
5. Steel fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 22,
6, Aluminum fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 20.
7, The fence footings and foundations as well as those fences that are in whole or palt
ofa retaining wall shall conform to Chapter 18,
8, Fences shall structurally confonn to Chapter 16.
419.2 City Standards. The fence design shall comply with the City of Seal Beach
standards, copies of which are available at the Building Department.
419.3 Compliance With Other Provisions. The height, location, construction and other
characteristics of fences on property zoned manufacturing or commercial shall comply with
fire, health, planning, traffic, zoning and building laws and codes, Plans for such fences
must be approved by the Chief, Traffic Engineer, and Planning Director in addition to the
Building Ollicial.
Ordinance Number 1'4Il9);
419.4 Pool Fences. Pools to be complctely fenced, gates to have latches, Every swimming
pool, pond or other body of water 18 inches or more in depth at any point shall be
surroundcd by a fence or wall not less than 6 feet in height measured on the exterior side,
No such fence or wall shall be constructed and maintained with openings or projections
such that a toddler or small child may gain a foothold and climb over, Openings betwecn
vertical members shall not exceed 4 inchcs (102 mm), and the distance between horizontal
members, accessible from thc exterior, shall not be less than 4 feet 6 inches, Fences or
walls shall be located a sufficient distance from any structure, shrubbery or tree, or hillside I
grade which could be used to assist a child to scale the fence or wall. Gates and doors
opening through such enclosures shall be self-closing and self-latching with release located
on the poolside as to prevcnt release from the exterior, A sclf-Iatching tumbler lock may be
installed so that the gate can be opened from the exterior with a key.
EXCEPTION: When approved by the Building Official, public swimming pools
under continuous supervision may be operated with gates or door unlocked, Except for
single-family residences, the fence and walls shall be so locked as to allow access to all
living units without cntering the pool enclosure, The fence or walls shall serve to isolate the
pool from other activities and structures and shall be located within 50 feet of the pool.
Gates in such enclosures shall be located in vicw of the pool. A building wall without doors
may be used as part of such pool enclosures when within 50 feet to the main front door shall
not be through the swimming pool enclosure. The swimming pool enclosure for single-
family residences may include dwclling walls with windows and doors,
II. Section 1003.3.3.8.3 - Spiral Stairways is amended to read as follows:
1003.3.3.8.3 Spiral Stairways. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and in private
stairways within individual units of Group R, Division I Occupancies, spiral stairways may
be installed. A spiral stairway is a stairway having a closed circular form in its plan view
with uniform section shaped treads attached to and radiating about a minimum diameter- I
supporting column. Such stairways may be used as required means of egress component,
provided the area served is no more than 400 square feet (37.16 m2) ofhabitablc area or one
half of habitable area of floor served, whichever is less.
The tread must provide a clear walking area measuring at least 26 inches (660 mm) from
the outer edge of tlle supporting column to the inner edge of the handrail. The effective
tread is delineated by the nosing radius line, the exterior arc (inner edge of railing) and the
overlap radius line (nosing radius line of tread above). Effective !read dimensions are taken
along a line perpendicular to the centerline of the l1'ead. A run of at least 7Y:. inches (191
mm) shall be provided at a point 12 inches (305 mm) fi'Om where the tread is the nl!rrowest.
The rise must be sufficient to provide a headroom clearance of not less than 6 feet 6 inches
(1981 nun); howevcr, such rise shall not exceed 9Y:. inches (241 nun).
12. Section 1004.2.3.2 - From individual floors is amended by amending Exception 4, and
adding Exception 7 to read as follows:
EXCEPTIONS:
4.
Occupied roofs on Group R, Division 3. Occupied roof areas which have
four hundred (400) square feet (37,16 m2) or less which is an open and
unenclosed sun deck may have I exit if located no higher than immediately
above the second story, if a two-story structure, or immediately above the
third story, ifa three-story structure,
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7. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies located on a lot with 1000 square feet of
ground area or less may provide the following in-lieu of the second required
exit:
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(a) A fixed emergency exit ladder fi-om the top habitable floor to natural
!,lJ1Ide, Other ladder systems approved by UL and ICBO may be
used if approved by the Building Official; and
(b) The dwelling shall contain a 13-D fire sprinkler system, as approved
by the Orange County Fire Authority and the Buildin~ Official.
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Section 1203.4.2 - Yal'ds is amended to read as follows:
Section 1203.4.2 Yards. Yards shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width for one-
story, two-story, three-story or lour-story buildings with heights of 35 fcct (10,675 mm) or
less, For buildings more than 35 leet in hcight, the minimum width of the yard shall be
increased at the rate of I foot (305 mm) for each additional story greater than two (2), For
buildings exceeding fourteen (14) stories in height, the required width of the yard shall be
computed on the basis offourtccn (14) stories,
14, Section 1612.2.1 - Basic load combinations is amended to read as follows:
1612.2.1 Basic load combinations. Where Load and Resistance Factor Dcsign (Strength
Design) is used, structures and all portions thereof shall resist the most critical effects
from the following Combinations offactored loads:
lAD
I.2D + 1.6L + 0,5 (L, or S)
1,2D + 1,6 (L, or S) + (fl L or 0.8 If')
I.2D + 1.3 W + (1'1 L + 0,5 (L, or S)
I.2D + 1.0E + (fl L + I; S)
O,9D:I: (1.0pEh or 1.3W)
(12-1)
(12-2)
(12-3)
(12-4)
( 12-5)
( 12-6)
WHERE:
fl = 1.0 for floors in places of public assembly, for live loads in excess of 100 psf (4,9
kN/m2), and for garage live load
= 0.5 for other live loads,
f2 = 0.7 for roof configurations (such as saw tooth) that do not shed snow off the
structure,
= 0,2 for other roof configurations,
EXCEPTIONS:
I. Factored load combinations for concrete per Section 1909,2 where load
combinations do not include seismic forces.
2, Where other factored load combinations are specifically required by the provisions
of this code,
Section 1629.4.2 - Seismic Zone 4 near-source factor is amcnded to read as follows:
1629.4.2. Seismic Zone 4 near-source factor. In Seismic Zone 4, each site shull be
assigned a near-source factor in accordance with Table 16-S and the Seismic Source Type
set forth in Table 16-U. The value of N. used in detennining C. need not exceed 1,1 for
structures complying with all the following conditions:
I. The soil profile type is SA' SB> Sc or SO'
2, 0 = 1.0.
3, Except in single-story structures, Group R, Division 3 and Group U, Division I
Occupancies, momcnt frame systems designated as pal1 of the lateral-force-resisting
system shall be special moment-resisting Irumes,
4. The provisions in Sections 9,6u and 9.6b of AISC - Seismic Pal11 shall not apply,
except for columns in one-story buildings or columns at the top story of multistory
buildings.
Ordinance Number /1/88
5, None of the following stlUctural irregularities is present: Type I, 4 or 5 of Table
16-L, and Type I or 4 of Table 16-M,
16, Section 1630.8.2.2 - Detailing I'equirements in Seismic Zones 3 and 4 is amended to
read as follows:
1630.8.2.2 Detailing l'elJuirements in Seismic Zones 3 and 4. In Seismic Zones 3 and 4, I
elements supporting discontinuous systems shall meet the following detailing or member
limitations:
I. Reinforced eoncrcte or reinforced masonry elements designed primarily as axiat-
load members shall comply with Section 1921.4.4.5.
2, Reinforced concrete elements designed primarily as flexural members and
supporting other than light-framc wood shear wall systems or light-frame steel and wood
structural panel shear wall systems shall comply with Sections 1921.3,2 and 1921.3.3,
Strength eomputati<?ns for portions of slabs designed as supporting elements shall include
only those portions of the slab that comply with the requirements of these Scctions,
3. Masonry elemcnts designed primarily as axial-load carrying members shall
comply with Sections 2106,1.12.4, Item I, and 2108,2.6,2.6.
4. Masonry elements designed primarily as flexural members shall comply with
Section 2108,2.6,2,5,
5, Steel elements designed primarily as flexural members or trusses shall have
bracing for both top and bottom beam flanges or chords at the location of the SUPPOlt of
the discontinuous system and shall comply with the requirements of AISC-Seismic Part I,
Section 9.4b. ,
6. Wood elements designed primarily as flexural members shall be provided with
lateral bracing or solid blocking at each end of the element and at the connection location(s)
of the discontinuous system,
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Section 1701.5 - Types of Work is amended to revise Item 15 to read as follows, and
existing Item 15 is renumbered to Item 16:
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Structural Steel. A special inspector is required to be present during the entire
period of erection of the structural steel framework. Building of a minor nature shall be
sullieiently inspected to satisfy the inspector that steel members and their asscmbly comply
with all regulations
18, Section 1904.3.1 is amended by adding the following exception:
EXCEPTION: Type V cement complying with Table No. 19-A-3 for severe
sulfate exposure or equal is required in all R-I, R-3 and U-I Occupancies footings
and slabs on grade. Slabs on grade shall be protected from exposure to moisture by
not less than a 10 mil. thick moisture barrier.
19, Section 1922.10.3 - Seismic Zones 2, 3 and 4, Exception 2 is deleted in its entirety,
20, Section 2205.3 is amended to read as follows:
2205.3 Seismic Design Provisions for Structural Steel. Steel stlUctural elements that
resist seismic forces shall, in addition to the requirements of Section 2205,2 be designed
in accordance with Division IV,
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Chapter 22, Diyisions IV and V. Divisions IV and V of Chapter 22 of the Unifonn
Building Code are deleted in their entirety,
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Division IV of Chapter 22 of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows:
Division IV - SEISMIC PROVISIONS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS
Ordinance Number /4$11
Bascd on Scismic Provisions for Strnctural Stccl Buildings, ofthc Amcrican
Institntc of Stccl Construction. Pm.ts I and III, datcd April 15, 1997
and Supplcmcnt No.2, datcd Novcmbcl' 10,2000.
SECTION 2210 - ADOPTION
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Except for the modifications as set forth in Sections 2211 and 2212 of this division
and the requirements of the Building Code, the seismic design, fabrication, and ercction
of structural steel shall be in accordance with the Seismic Provisions for Slmclllml Sleel
Bllildings, April 15, 1997 published by the American Institute of Steel Construction, I
East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601, as if set out at length herein, The
adoption of Seismic Provisions for Sll"/Ic/umt Sleet Bllildings in this Division, hereinafter
referred to as AISC-Seismic, shall include Parts I (LRFD III (ASD) and Supplement No.
2, dated November 10, 2000,
Where other codes, standards, or specifications are referred to in this specification, they
are to be considered as only an indication of an acceptable method or material that can be
used with the approval of the Building Official.
SECTION 2211 - DESIGN METHODS
When the load combinations from Section 1612.2 for LRFD are used, structural
steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 22 Division II (AISC-
LRFD) and Part I of AISC-Seismic as modified by this Division,
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When the load combinations from Section 1612,3 for ASD are used, structural steel
buildings shall be designed in accordance with Chaptcr 22 Division III (AISC-ASD) and
Part III of AISC-Seismic as modified by this Division,
SECTION 2212 - AMENDMENTS
The AISC-Seismic adopted by this Division apply to the seismic design ofslructural steel
mcmbers exccpt as modified by this Section.
TIle following terms that appear in AISC-Seismic shall be taken as indicatcd in the 1997
Uniform Building Code,
AISC-Seismic
1997 Uniform Building Code
Lateral Force Resisting System
Seismic Force Resisling System
Design Earthquake
Design Basis Ground Motion
Load Combinalions Eqs, (4-1) and
(4-2)
LRFD Specification Seclion Eqs,
(M-1) through (M-6)
Chapler 16 Eqs, (12-17) and (12-18)
respeclively
Chapter 16 Eqs, (12-1) through (12-6)
respectively
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I. Part I, Sec, I. of the AISC Scismic Provisions is reviscd as follows:
1. SCOPE
These provisions are intended for the design and construction of structural steel
members and connections in the Seismic Force Resisting Systems in buildings for which
the design forces resulting from earthquake motions have been determined on the basis of
various levels of energy dissipation in the inelastic range of response, These provisions
Ordinance Number /J/,g~
shall apply to buildings in Seismic Zone 2 with an importance factor I greater than one, in
Seismic Zone 3 and 4 or when required by the Engineer of Record.
These provisions shall be applied in conjunction with, Chapter 22, Division II,
hercinafter refcrred to as the LRFD Specification. All members and connections in the
Lateral Force Resisting System shall have a design strength as provided in the LRFD
Spccification to resist load combinations 12-1 through 12-6 (in Chapter 16) and shall I
mcct the requirements in these provisions,
Part I includes a Glossary, which is specifically applicable to this Part, and
Appendix S,
2, Part I, Sec, 4.1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:
4.1 Loads and Load Combinations
The loads and load combinations shall be those in Section 1612,2 except as
modified throughout these provision,
22. SECI'ION 3208 - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS is added to read as follows:
SECTION 3208 - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Structures and appendages projecting beyond the propelty line and supported from public
property:
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General. For the purpose of this section, a projection beyond the property line that
must be suppOlted by structures placed on public propcrty shall be allowed only
aftcr plans and specifications have becn approved by the City Councilor such
commission, committee, agency, department, group or individual as the Council
may appoint by resolution to approve such plans,
2. Projcetion and Clearance. The horizontal clearance between thc structurc and
curb line shall be not less than 2 feet. A structure projecting into the public right-of-
way shall not be less than 8 feet above the ground or pavement below,
3. Uses. The space adjoining a structure projecting into the public right-of-way shall
not be used for any occupancy defined in the UnifOlm Building Code, 1997 Edition,
23, Scction 3303.9 - Demolition is amended to add subsection I to read as follows:
1. General. For the purpose of this section a projcction beyond the property line must
be supported by slluctures,
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Handling of Matcrials. All materials shall be handled within the building
arca or within an area bounded by a banicade approved by the Building
Official.
Structm'al Members. No structural member in any story shall be
demolished or removed until the story next above is completely removed.
Storage of Materials. No material shall bc stored on any floor in excess of
the allowable live load for that floor.
I'.'cvention of Dust. All debris shall be sufficiently set at the time of
handling to prevent dust from rising,
2.
3,
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24. Fees Not Adoptcd. Any and all fees established in Section 107 and Appendix Chapter 70,
Section 3310 and Tablcs A-33-A and A-33-B of the Uniform Building Codc, as adopted
pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1 arc hereby deleted. Fces shall be established
by separate action of the City Council.
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25, Appendix Chapter 4 - SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1. Outdoor
Swimming Pool is hereby amended to read as follows:
421.1. Outdoor Swimming Pool. An outdoor swimming pool shall be provided with a
barrier that shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plastering or filling with
water, The barrienhall comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 72 inches (1,829 mm) above grade measured
on the side of the pool bmTier, which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum
vertical clearan<:e between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm)
measured on the side of the barrier, which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the
top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the barrier may be at
ground level, such as the pool structure, or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the
barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the
top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm), When
barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1,143 mm) apart, the
horizontal members shall be placed on the poolside of the bmlier, Any decorative design
work on the side away from the swimming pool, such as protrusions, indentations OJ'
cutouts, which render the barrier easily climbable, is prohibited.
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Appendix Chapter 4 . SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1.5,
Exception 2 is hereby amended to add the following paragraph to read as follows:
Section 421.1.5 Exception 2
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The alann may be deleted if a locking device is installed 54 inches (1,372 mm) above the
walking surface and automatically engages when closed, The alann may be deleted when a
fence of not less than 4 feet (12,192 mm) in height is provided in addition to the perimeter
barrier described in this section, TIle additional fem~e must comply with all perimeter fence
criteria except the height requirement.
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Appendix Chapter 4 - SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY is amended by adding
Section 421.4 Withholding appl"Oval to read as follows;
421.4 Withholding approval. Plaster inspection or approval to fill a pool or spa with
water shall be withheld by the building official until there has been compliance with all
fencing and other requirements of this section,
28. Appendix Chapter 13 - ENERGY CONSERVATION IN NEW BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION, Section 1302.2 Model Energy Code Adopted is hereby amended by
adding the following "Note" to read as follows:
Note:
Refer to California Energy Resources Conservation and Development
COllunission's Regulations establishing energy conservation standards for new non-
residential buildings and the erection, construction, enlargement, conversion,
alteration and repair of all residential buildings, including hotels, motels, apartment
houses and dwellings,
These regulations are in Section T -20-1400 through
T -20-1464 and Parts 2-530 I through 2-5365 of Title
24 of the California Administrative Code,
29, Appendix Chaptel' 15 - REROOFING, Section 1516.2.2 Smooth or cap-sheet surface
is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Smooth or cap-sheet surface. Over gravel-surfaced roof coverings, the roof shall be
cleaned of all loose gravel and debris. All blisters, buckles, and other im:gularities shall be
cut and made smooth and secure. Minimum Y:.-ineh (12.6 mm) insulation board shall be
Ordinance Number II/B?}
nailed or securely cemented to the existing roofing with hot bitumen over which a new roof
complying with Section 1503 shall be installed, When insulation board is to be attached
with hot bitumen, the existing surface shall be primed.
30, Appendix Chapter 15 - REROOFING, Section 1516.3.1 Asphalt shingles is hereby
amended by amending the first sentence to read as follows:
Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing asphalt or I
wood shingle roof.
31. Appendix Chapter 30 - ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND
MOVING WALKS, Section 3011 - PERMITS-CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION is
hereby amended to read:
3011.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful to hereafter install any new elevator,
moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter, or to make major alterations to any existing
elevator, moving walk, escalator, dumbwaiter as defined in Part XII of the ANSI Code,
without having first obtained a permit for such installation from the State of California
Division of Industrial Safety, Permits shall not be required for maintenance and minor
alterations,
3011.2 Certificates of InspectiOli Reqnired. It shall be unlawful to operate any elevator,
moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter without a'certificate of inspection issued by the
State of California Division of Industrial Safety, Such certificate shall be issued annually
upon payment of prescribed fees and the presentation of a valid inspection report indicating
that the conveyance is safe and that the inspections and tests have been performed in
accordance with Part X of the ANSI Code. Certificates shall not be issued when the
conveyance is posted as unsafe pursuant to Section 3015,
EXCEPTION:
Certificates of Inspection shall not be required for conveyances
within a dwelling unit.
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3011.3 Application for Pel'mits. Application for a pennit to install shall be made on
forms provided by the State of California Division of Industrial Safety and the pennit shall
be issued to an owner upon payment of the prescribed permit fees.
3011.4 Application for Certificates of Inspection. Application for a Certificate of
Inspection shall be made by the owner of an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving
walk. Applications shall be accompanied by an inspection report as described in Section
3014.
32. Appendix Chapter 30 - ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND
MOVING WALKS, Section 3014.2 Periodic Inspections and Tests and Section 3014.5
Inspection Reports are hereby amended to read as follows:
3014.2 Annnal Inspections and Tests. Except in dwelling units, elevators, escalators,
dwnbwaiters, and moving walks shall be inspected at least once every 12 months by an
inspector for the State of California Division of Industrial Safety. Such inspections shall
include tests of the car and counterweight safeties, governors and oil buffers to be made in
accordance with Rule 1001.1 b of the ANSI Code,
Inspections and tests shall be made as required by Palt X of the ANSI Code.
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3014.5 Inspection Reports. After each required inspection, a full and correct report of
such inspection shall be filed with the State of California Division ofIndustrial Safety,
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Ordinance Number;l~~
33. Appendix Chapter 30 - ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND
MOVING WALKS, Section 3015 - UNSAFE CONDITIONS is hereby amended to read
as follows:
SECTION 3015 - UNSAFE CONDITIONS
When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition, the inspector for the State of California
Division ofIndustrial Safety shalJ immediately file with the owner and thc Building Official
a fulJ and true report of such inspection and the unsafe condition. If the inspector for the
State of California Division of Industrial Safety finds that the unsafe condition endangers
human life, he shall cause to be placed on such elevator, escalator or moving walk in a
conspicuous place, a notice stating that such conveyance is unsafe. The owner shall see to it
that such notice of unsafe condition is legibly maintained where placed by the inspector.
The State Inspector shall also issue an order in writing to the owner requiring the repairs or
alterations to be made to such conveyance, which are necessary to render it safe and may
order the operation thereof discontinued until the repairs or alterations are made or the
unsafe conditions are removed, A posted notice of unsafe conditions shall be removed only
by the State Tnspector when he is satisfied that the unsafe conditions have been corrected.
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Appendix Chaptel' 33 - EXCAVATION AND GRADING, Sections 3310.2, Plan
Review Fees and 3310.3, Grading Permit Fees are hereby amended to read as folJows:
3310.2 Plan Review Fees. When plans or other data are required to be submitted, a
deposit/fee for plan review shalJ be made at the time of submitting plans and specifications
for review, The amount of said plan review deposit/fee shall be as set forth by City Council
Resolution. A separate plan review deposit/fee shalJ apply to retaining walls or major
drainage structures as required by City Council Resolution. For excavation and fill on the
same site, the deposit/fee shalJ be based upon the volume of earth moved for both
excavation and filJ,
3310.3 Grading Permit I<ees. An inspection deposit for each grading permit shalJ be
paid to the Building Official as set forth by City Council Resolution. Separate permits and
fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required by City Council
Resolution.
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ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY C01'relating Amendments to the 2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Section 103.2.1.1 General. The building official and fire official shall work in
cooperation to enforce the amendments to the folJowing sections:
Section 103.1.2
Section 901.4.4
Section 1003
Section 1004
Section 1006,2.9.1.3
Section 1006,2,12,2.1
Section 1109.7
Section 2501.16
Alternate materials and methods
Premises Identification
Fire-Extinguishing Systems
Standpipes
Smoke Detectors
High-rise Buildings
Sparks from Chimneys
Maximum Occupant Load
Section 101.5 Reconstruction. Tf the value of the reconstruction (or renovations) of a
building is equal to or exceeds 75% of the value of the building, the entire building shall
comply with the code provisions for new construction, The value of the reconstruction (or
renovation) for a property shall include the value of all construction stemming from
construction-related permits issued within the last two years,
Section 109.2 - Change ill Use is hereby amended by adding new sections 109,2,1 and
109.2,2, as follows:
Ordinance Number /~~
Section 109.2.1 Declaration of Intended Use. When required by the fire chief, with the
concurrence of the building official, any or all owners of any occupancy may be required to
record with the county recordcr of the County of Orange a legal instrument of intended use.
This legal instrument shall be called a Declaration of Intended Use, The Declaration of
Intended Use shall be in accordance with the requirements of this section, It shall
specifically state, by occupancy classification, all intended uses of all portions of the I
occupancy and may not be modified or withdrawn without the approval of the fire chief
with the concurrence of the building official. Unapproved changes of occupancy or use can
be cause for an immediate hearing before the building official and the fire chief or their
designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule on the revocation of the Certificate of
Occupancy and the revocation of all permits issued to all owners, tenants, operators and
occupants of all portions of the occupancy, The Declaration of Intended Use shall be
binding on all present and future owners, tenants, operators and occupants.
Section 109.2.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded Declaration of
Intended Use may be required to be filed with the building official and the fire chief before
any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any permits are issued to any or all owners, tt:nants,
operators or occupants of the occupancy.
Section 200 - Definition and Abbreviations is amended by the inclusion of the following
definitions:
Section 206 - E
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or more sides.
EXPOSED SIDES, For the purpose of applying requirements to structures in Special Fire
Protection Area, the exposed sides of a structure shall be defined as the exterior wall of a
structure for which a 100 foot (480 mm) perpendicular line drawn from any pOltion of that I
wall intersects the fuel modification zone or any forest-covered, brush-covered, grass-
covered area or other land covered with combustible vegetation. The two exterior walls
perpendicular to this wall shall aiso be considered "exposed sides" for the purpose of
applying requirements.
Section 207 - F
FLOOR AREA (FS). For the purpose of calculating square footage for application of fire
sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall include all combustible habitable areas attached
to the structure, including garages, patio covers, overhangs, covered walkways, etc.
Section 219 - R
RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDmON, In Special Fire Protection Areas, any existing
building undergoing construction/room addition within any 2-year period, in which the area
of reconstruction is 75 percent or more prior to the submittal of a building pClmit
application, shall comply with all the code provisions for new construction and Appendix
Chapter 34.
Section 220 - S
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA is any geographic area designated by the Fire Chief
which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather and structw-e
density which potentially increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires.
Section 222 - U
UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE, Includes structures with a roof and no more than one side
and structures having no roof or other covering, Unenclosed structures include patio
covers, decks and balconies,
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Section 310.13 is hereby added as follows:
Ordinance Number /4t?g
310.13 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of
extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Section
25115 of the Health and Safety Code) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed
property,
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Section 312 is hereby amended by the addition of a new occupancy classification, Division
3, and a corresponding new section, 312,9, as follows:
Section 312.1: Division 3: Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or barriers
installed across streets,
A new Section 3J2.9 is hereby added as follows:
Section 312.9 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or barriers installed across
streets shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for
Emergency Access.
Scction 403 is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 403 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL OCCUPANCIES
SECTION 403.J Scope. Tins section applies to all occupancies each having floors used
for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access, Such buildings shall be of Type I or Type II-F.R. construction
and shall be provided with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 403.2,
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SECTION 403.1.1 (For SFMj In addition to other applicable requirements of these
regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply to every new building of any type of
construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55
fect (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access,
Exceptions:
1. Hospital as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.
2, The following structures, while classified as high-rise buildings, shall not be subject to
the provisions of this section, but shall conform to all other applicable provisions of this
regulation.
2.1 Buildings used exclusively as open parking structures,
2,2 Buildings where all floors above the 55-foot (16,744 mm) level are used exclusively
as open parking structures.
2,3 Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located above all
other floors used for human occupancy,
2,4 Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses and similar
structures with non-continuous human occupancy, when so determined by the
enforcing official.
2,5 Buildings used exclusively for jails and prisons,
Section 4J9 - Emergency Access and Evacuation is hereby added as follows:
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SECTION 419
EMERGENCY ACCESS AND EVACUATION
Section 4J9.1 Emergency Access and Evacuation. This section shall apply to every new
building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy
located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest floor level having building access,
Exceptions:
]. Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.
2, Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
Ordinance Number /4$8
3. Buildings where all floors above the 75-foot (22 860 mm) level are used for open
parking garages.
4. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located above all other
floors used for human occupancy.
5. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses and similar
structures with noncontinuous human occupancy when so determined by the Firc Chief,
6. Buildings used exclusively as jails and prisons,
Such structures shall be equipped with a fire depaltment-approved emergency helicoptcr
landing pad for use by police, fire, and emergency medical helicoptcrs only,
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Section 419.2 Helistop. The roof area shall include an emergency access and evacuation
facility for helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds (6803,8 Kg) gross weight. The
helistop shall have a touchdown pad of at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) by 50 feet (15240 nun)
and a clear unobstructed landing and takeoff area with a minimum dimension of 100 feet
(30480 mm) by 100 feet (30 480 mm),
Section 419.3 Construction. The helistop shall be designed to the requirements of the
adopted Building Code. Helistops and supports shall be of noncombustible construction.
Scction 419.4 Approach-dcparture Paths. The emergency evacuation facility shall have
2 approach-departure paths at a slope of no greater than 8 to I. No obstructions, including
structural members or communication equipment, shall penetrate the approach or depalture
paths.
Scction 419.5 Restricted Usc. Any use of this emergencY access and evacuation- facility
for purposes other than emergcncy access and evacuation shall require prior approval by the
Federal Aviation Administration, as well as by the building official and the Fire Chief.
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Section 419.6 Wind Dircction Device. A wind indicating device shall be provided.
Section 419.7 Special Markings. The rooftop shall be marked by an emergency marker as
required by thc Fire Chief.
Section 419.8 Commnnications. The building emergency communication system shall
extend to the roof.
Section 502 - Premises Identification is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
Section 502 Premises Idcntification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed
on all new and existing buildings in such a position that is plainly visible and legible from
the street or road fronting the propelty, Said numbers shall be of non-combustible
materials, shall contrast with their background, and shall be either internally or externally
illuminated to be visible at night. All multi-unit rcsidential and commercial buildings shall
have numbers or addresses placed above or immediately adjacent to all doors that would
allow fire department access in an emergency situation, In no case shall the numbers be
less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for
commercial with a I inch (25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordinance, whichever is
more restrictive,
Multiple residential and commereial units having entrance doors not visible from I
the street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers grouped for all units within
each structure and positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road, Said numbers
may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial mounting post independent
of the structure,
Section 904.2 - Wbcre required is hereby amended by tbe addition of the following at tbe
end of thc section:
Ordinance Number~~~
Section 904.2: An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Section 904,2 and
installed as per NFP A 13 as adopted by the local jurisdiction, may be used for fire-resistive
substitution as specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building
Code.
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Exceptions:
1. Amusement buildings
2. Exhibition and display rooms over 12,000 feet
3, Drinking establishments over 5,000 square feet
4, Stages
5. Smoke Protected seating
6, Group E, H and I occupancies
7, Group F woodworking Occupancies over 2,500 square feet
8, Group M occupancies over 12,000 square feet
9, Group R, Division I occupancies containing any of the following:
a.) 16 or more dwclling units
b.) an occupant load of20 or more
c.) three or more stories.
Section 904.2.2 - All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group U is mnended
by deleting the words "Division 3, and Group U," deleting item 5 and adding an item 6 to
the section as follows:
Section 904.2.2 Required Installation of Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems, All
Occupancies except Group R.
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6. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage thereof exceeds
6,000 square feet (588 m2) or more than 2 stories in height.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not define separate
buildings.
Section 904.2.3.3 - Exhibition and display rooms. is hereby deleted without substitution
and the section number left open,
Section 904.2.4 - Group E Occupancies is hereby amended by the deletion of all
references to Division I and by the deletion of exception 2 in Section 904.2.4,1.
Section 904.2.8 - Group M Occupancies is hereby deleted without substitution and the
section number left open.
Section 904.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
Section 904.2.9 - Group R Occup,ancies is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
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Section 904.2.9.1 Gmup R, Division 1 Occupancies. All new Group R Occupancies shall
be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, Residential or quick-response
standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the
building,
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not define separate
buildings.
Section 904.2.9.2 Group R, Division 3, One- and Two-family Dwellings. All new Group
R Division 3 detached one- and two- family dwellings located in Planning Districts 1,2 and
3 between Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean, as depicted on the Planning
Ordinance Number ~~t?(1
District Map on file at the Department of Development Services, shall be equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
All new Group R, Division 3, detached one- and two- family dwellings located outside
Planning Districts 1,2 and 3 that are 5,500 square feet (511 m2) square feet or larger in area
shall be equipped with an approved automatic residential sprinkler system.
Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling portion I
of the building.
When it has been detennined the any portion of an R-3 occupancy is to be protected with
fire sprinklers, the entire structure shaH be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system
in accordance in accordance with NFPA 13-0, as amended, For the purposes of this
section, area or occupancy separation walls shaH not define separate buildings,
EXCEPTION: In reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group R, Division 3, detached
one- and two-family dwellings, where the cost of installing an approved automatic
residential sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent of the reconstruction or remodeling cost, with
the approval of the chief, the required sprinkler system may bc omiUed,
Section 904.4 - Permissible Sprinklel' Omissions is hereby amended by the deletion of
item 4 in its entirety.
Section 904.5 - STANDPIPES is hereby amended by deleting Section 904.5,2 Where
required and substituted with the following:
Section 904.5.2 Where required, Standpipe systems shaH be provided as set forth in
Table No, 9-A and the provisions of this section, Every new building with any horizontal
dimension greater than 300 feet (91 440 nun) shall be provided with either access doors or I
hose outlets located so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45720
mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in
the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door
dimensions shall be not less that 3 feet (914 nun) in width nor 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in
height. '
The hose outlets shall be 2-1/2 inches (63 mm) in size with an approved valve, The water
supply for the hose outlets shall be provided:
I, By a separate main supplied from the system side of the check valve at the fire
department connection, or
2, From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the hose outlets to
deliver the water whcn the sprinkler system, or a portion of the system that protects the
area served by the hose outlet, is shut off,
Section 1005.3.3.7 is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1005.3.3.7 - PRESSURIZED ENCLOSURES.
1005.3.3.7 Pressurized enclosure. In a building having a floor level used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet (16.674nun) above the lowest level of fire department I
vehicle access, all required exit enclosures shall be pressurized in accordance with Section
905 and this section. Pressurization shall occur automatically upon activation of an
approved fire alann system.
EXCEPTION: If the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, pressurization
shall be upon activation of a spot-type smoke detector listed for releasing service located
within 5 feet (1524 mm) of each vestibule entry,
Ordinance Number /tt/B$
A controlled relief vent capable of discharging a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per
minute (1180 Us) of air at the design pressure difference shall be located in the upper
portion of such pressurized exit enclosures.
Table lS-A is deleted and the following substituted:
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Table IS-A Minimum Roof Class
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Occupancy
All
Roofing
Class A
EXCEPTION: Re-roofs and additions, which shall have minimum Class B roof
assemblies,
Appendix 31-A. A new appendix chapter is hereby added as follows:
APPENDIX 3I-A
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREAS
Section t - Scope The existence of structures in, or adjacent to, grass, brush-, or
forest-covered lands poses a risk to life and property from fires, This includes the risk of an
uncontrolled fire spreading into structures, fire exposures from adjacent structures, and
structure fires spreading to wildland fuels. In order to mitigate the risks in these Special
Fire Protection Area provide safeguards to prevent fire from occurring, and to provide
adequate fire protection facilities to control the spread of fires, all buildings structures, and
lands located within Special Fire Protection Area shall be in accordance with Appendix 31-
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Section 2 - Definitions
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or more sides,
EXPOSED SIDES, For the purpose of applying requirements to structures in Special Fire
Protection Area, the exposed sides of a structure shall be dcfined as the exterior wall of a
structure for which a ] 00 foot (480 mm) perpendicular line drown from any portion of that
wall intersects the fuel modification zone or any forest-covered, brush-covered, grass-
covered area or other land covered with combustible vegetation, The two extelior walls
perpendicular to this wall shall also be considered "exposed sides" for the purpose of
applying requirements.
RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDITION. In Special Fire Protection Area, any existing
building undergoing construction/room addition within any 2-year period, in which the area
of reconstruction is 75 percent or more prior to the submittal of a building permit
application, shall comply with all the code provisions for new construction and this
Appendix.
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA is any geographic area designated by the Fire Chief
which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather and structure
density which potentially increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires.
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UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE, Includes structures with a roof and no more than one side
and structures having no roof or other covering, Unenclosed structures include patio
covers, decks and balconies.
Section 3 - Authority The Fire Chief shall have the responsibility to designate all Special
Fire Protection Area
Section 4 - Fnel Modification Plans
4,1 General. Fuel Modification plans shall be prepared in 'accordance with this section.
Ordinance Number J'~~
4.2 Fuel Modification Plan. Preliminary fuel modification plans for all improvements in
areas containing combustible vegetation shall be submitted to the Fire Chief concurrent
with the submittal for approval of any tentative map. Final fuel modification plans
shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of a grading
pennit. The plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange County Fire Authority
Fuel Modification Guidelines For High Fire Hazard Areas.
Exception: The Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Building Official, may I
waive the vicinity plan submittal requirements of this section,
4,3 Issuance of Grading or Building Pennits. No grading permit or, if no grading permit is
to be issued, no building pennit for new construction, shall be issued prior to the
submittal to and approval by the Fire Authority of vicinity and fuel modification plans
as required by this Section.
Section 5 - Street Widths
The minimum width of private and public streets shall not be less than 28 feet (8534
mm), Private streets and driveways serving no more than 3 dwellings and not exceeding
150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall not be less than 24 feet (7315 nun) in width.
Section 6 - Building Construction Featnres
6.I.General. In addition to other relevant provision of the adopted Building Code, all
structures located within Special Fire Protection Area shall also be in accordance with
Section 6,
6,2,Exterior Walls. The exposed side of exterior walls, including enclosed accessory
structures, shall be of non-combustible materials or I-hour fire resistive construction for
the exterior portion. No openings shall be pennitted in such walls.
EXCEPTION: I 3/8 inch (34 mm) solid core doors, metal doors, and multi-glazed
windows and doors are pennitted.
6.3. Attic and Foundation Ventilation Openings, Attic or foundation ventilation openings in
vertical walls and attic roof vents shall not exceed 144 square inches (,09 m') per
opening and shall be covered with metal louvers and y.. inch (6,25 mm) mesh corrosion-
resistant metal screen, Ventilation openings and access doors shall not be pennitted on
the exposed side of the structure.
6.4, Unenclosed Accessory Structures, Unenclosed accessory structures on the exposed
side, with openings between the living area and the accessory structure, shall be of
noncombustible, one-hour fire-resistive or heavy timber construction,
EXCEPTION I: Where openings in the wall between the living area and the
accessory structure are protected by a fire assembly having a 20-minute fire-
protection rating.
EXCEPTION 2: The walking surface of balconies and decks may be
constructed on non-rated materials.
EXCEPTION 3: In lieu of fire protection as outlined in this section,
accessory structures may be protected by an approved residential automatic fire
sprinkler system.
6.5,J>roperty Lines, Structure on adjacent properties shall be 5 feet (1524 mm) from
property lines or shall be separated by a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm).
EXCEPTION: Exterior walls with no openings are exempt from
requirements of this Section provided exterior portion of exterior walls shall be of
non-combustible or I-hour fire resistive construction.
6.6,Cornices, Eave Overhangs, Soffits and Exterior Balconies, Cornices, eave overhangs,
soffits, exterior balconies and similar architectural appendages and projections on the
exposed side of the structure shall be of noncombustible construction or enclosed in
one-hour fire resistive material or heavy timber construction conforming to Section
605.6 of the UBC. Space between rafters at the roof overhangs shall be protected by
non-combustible materials or with double 2 inch (51 mm) nominal solid blocking under
the exterior wall covering, No ventilation openings or other openings shall be pennitted
in eave overhangs, soffits, between rafters at eaves or in other overhanging areas on the
exposed side of the structure,
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6,7,Roof Coverings, Roof coverings on structures in Special Fire Protection Area shall
be as follows:
a) New and Reconstruction, Roof Covering for new construction and
reconstruction shall, as a minimum, be a Class A roof assembly.
b) Repairs and Additions, Repairs and additions of 10 percent or more of an
existing roof area shall be with a Class A roof covering,
6,8. Skylights, Skylights shall have a noncombustible frame glazed with dual glazing of
heat strengthened or fully tempered glass or shall be a * hour fire resistive assembly,
6,9,Automatic fire Extinguishing Systems, All new construction and reconstructed
structures located in Special Fire Protection Area shall be equipped with an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system,
EXCEPTION: Accessory structures such as patio covers, storage sheds,
bridges, decks, carports, greenhouses or similar structures are exempt from
requirements of this section,
Section 7 - Exclusions from Special Fke Protection Area
A property which is designated as being within a Special Fire Protection Area may later
be excluded from within the Special Fire Protection Area upon a finding that inclusion of
the property within a Special Fire Protection Area and the application of the requirements
of this Appendix to the property are no longer neccssary for effective fire protection
within the area to be excluded,
The procedures for excluding a property from within a Special Fire Protection Area and
the requirements of this Appendix are set forth in Sections 8 and 9 below,
Upon determination that the property shall be excluded from the Special Fire Protection
Area the property shall be relieved of further compliance with this Appendix,
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Section 8 - Conditional Exclusions
The Fire Chief finds that, under the following circumstances, an area previously
designated, as being within a Special Fire Protection Area shall:
8,1, No longer be included within a Special Fire Protection Area because the requirements
of this Appendix are no longer necessary for effective fire protection within the area
to be excluded;
8.2, Be excluded from the requirements of this Appendix because, as a result of its
location and/or through required compliance with the provisions of any applicable
Fuel Modification Zone Guidelines in effect for the area as required by Section 11,
the area will no longer be in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire Protection Area; and
8.3, Be removed from the Special Fire Protection Area Map,
The conditions for such an exclusion (the "Exclusion Conditions") shall be as
follows:
8.3.I.A final subdivision or parcel map (a "Map") for the Property to be excluded has
been recorded in the official records of the County Recorder and that Map:
a. Clearly identifies the Property to be excluded; and
b. Was approved subject to conditions of approval which include those
conditions described in Section 11;
8.3.2.Compliance with Section 11 Item 1 has been certified by the Fire Chief as
evidenced by its execution of a document in substantially the form of Section 11;
and
8.3.3.Application for revision of the Special Fire Protection Area map has been made
to the Firc Chief, accompanied by all required fees,
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Section 9 - Petitions for Exclusions
A property within a Special Fire Protection Area may be excluded from the Special Fire
Protection Area under circumstances other than those set forth in Section II provided
that:
Ordinance Number ~4I).?lr
9.I.The legal or equitable owner of the property petitions the Fire Chief to have that
property excluded from the Special Fire Protection Area and the requirements of this
Appendix.
9.2,The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial evidence in the record, that
the requirements of this Appendix are not necessary for effective fire protection within
the area to be excl uded.
9.3,The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial evidence in the record, that, I
as a result of its location andlor through required compliance with the provisions of any
applicable Fuel Modification Zone Guidelines in effect for the area as required by Section
II, the area will no longer be in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire Protection Area.
9.4.The Fire Chief may impose such conditions on the removal of properties from the
Special Fire Protection Area as may be required in order for the Fire Chief to make these
findings,
Section 10 - Additions to Special Fire Protection Area
The Fire Chief may add areas to a Special Fire Protection Area, including areas
previously removed pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 above, if the Fire Chief finds, upon
substantial evidence in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix are required for
effective fire protection within the area to be designated a Special Fire Protection Area,
The demonstrated failure of a property owner to substantially comply with any of the
conditions in Section II may constitute substantial evidence that imposition of the
requirements of this Appendix are required for effective fire protection within the
property to be re-designated as a Special Fire Protection Area, provided that the property
meets all other state and local requirements for inclusion within a Special Fire Protection
Area.
Section 11 - Required Conditions of Approval
11.1.There shall be created and maintained on and/or adjoining the Property a fuel
modification zone (the "Fuel Modification Zone") which meets all standard fuel
modification requirements of the Fire Chief,
11.2,Compliance with any maintenance provisions of the applicable fuel modification
requirements shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of any applicable Fuel
Modification Zone Maintenance Guidelines, if adopted by the Fire Chief, or through any
other legal remedy available to the Fire Chief including fees, liens, prosecution and so
forth,
11.3.Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a homeowners'
association:
a, The conditions, covenants and restrictions recorded against all propelty within the
homeowners' association shall require specifically budgeted funds sufficient to
meet the ongoing maintenance obligations of the applicable fuel modification
requirements.
b. The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an annual inspection conducted by
a representative of the Fire Chief in order to assure that the Fuel Modification
Zone continues to be maintained in compliance with the applicable fuel
modification requirements, A reasonable fee, to be established by the Fire Chief
from time to time, may be charged to each homeowners' association subject to
the fuel modification requirements to oftset the costs of the annual inspection.
11,4.Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Special Fire Protection Area shall
be constructed in compliance with all requirements of the Unifonn Building Code and
Unifonn Fire Code which are applicable to dwellings or occupied structures which are built
on lots within Special Fire Protection Area with the exception that sprinklers shall not be
required unless otherwise provided for by other applicable provisions of the Unifonn
Building Code or the Unifonn Fire Code, For purposes of this Section II, adjoining means
the first row of buildings bordering a Special Fire Protection Area,
I 1.5 ,Before Certificate or Occupancy (or its equivalent) is issued by the Fire Chief for
any Adjoining Structure, all requirements of Section II must first be satisfied to the
satisfaction of the Fire Authority,
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1I,6,AII construction within a tract which is to be removed from a Special Fire Protcction
Arca shall have Class A roof assemblies,
Section 12 - Amendments to Special Fire Protection Area Map
The Fire Chief shall cause an official map of the Special Fire Protection Area to be
prepared. The map shall be reviewed and updatcd on a three-year basis or morc
frequcntly as deemed necessary. When a property is excludcd from a Special Fire
Protection Area or added to a Special Fire Protection Area, thc Fire Chief shall cause the
Special Fire Protection Area map to be amended to reflcct such exclusion or addition,
Section 5-31. California Mechanical Code amendments. The following amendments are made
to the California Mechanical Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1:
I. Section 115.1- General is amended to read as follows:
115.1 Genel'a!. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the schedule adopted by
resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach,
2, Section 304.3 - Outdoor Locations is amended to add a second sentcnce to read:
Equipment regulated by this Code shall not be located in any required front or side yard as
established by the Building Code or zoning ordinances,
Section 5-32. California Plnmhin!! Code amendments. The following amendments are made to
the California Plumbing Codc, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article ,I, Section 5-1:
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Section 101.4.1.4 - Existing COllstJ'Uction, Exterior Installation is added to read and
cxisting Section 101.4.1.4 Conflicts between Codes is re-numbered as section 101.~,1.5:
101.4.1.4 Existing Construction, ExteI-Ior Installation. In existing buildings. no waste,
soil, or water pipe shall be installed or pennitted on the outside of a building or an exterior
wall.
2. Section 102.1 - Administratiye Authority is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 102.1 Administrative Anthority. Whenever the tenn "Administrative Authority"
is used in this Code, it shall be consl1ued to mean the Building Official or his authOlized
representati ve.
3.
TIle first paragraph of Section 103.3.4 - Expiration is amended ,to read as follows:
103.3.4 Expiration. Every pennit issued by the Administrative Authority under the
provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such pennit,
or if the work authorize;! by such pennit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the
work is commenced for a period of 180 days, or if the amount of work done during any
continuous period of 180 days amounts to less than ten (10) pt:reent of the total work
authorized by such pennit. Beforc such work can be recommenced, a new penl1it shall first
be obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one-half the amount required for a new
penl1it for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the OIiginal
plans and specifications for such work, and provided further, that such suspensions or
abandonment has not exceeded one year,
4,
Section 103.4.1 - Permit Fees and Section 103.4.2 - Phm Review Fees are hereby
amcnded to read as follows:
103.4.1 PcmIit fees. TIle fee for each pel1l1it shall be those set forth as per the latest
resolution ofthe City Council relating to the establishment of a Revised Fee Schedule.
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103.4.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by
Section 103.2,2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications tor review. The plan review fees for plumbing work shall be equal to 65
percent of the total pelmit fees as set forth in Section 103.4.1 above. When plans are
incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged as set fOJ;th
in Section 103,4.1 above,
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Section 311.9 is added to read:
311.9 No water, soil, or waste pipc shall be installed or pennitted outside of a building or
on an exterior wall. The only exception will be the nonnal' installation of hose bib
connection and/or elean-out connection,
6, Section 313.0 - Protection of Piping, Materials and Structures is amended by adding a
new subsection 313.13 COl'l'osive Soils to read:
313.13 Corrosiye Soils. All ealih within thc City of Scal Beach is corrosive unless the
permittee proves to the satisfaction of the Building Official the specitic earth is not
corrosive to the plumbing, piping, fittings, fixtures and/or equipment for installation to
contact with or to be buried in the ground, Steel or galvanized steel shall be protected by at
least double spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils cover)
or approved equal.
7, Section 604.0 - Materials is amended by amending subsection 604.1 to read as follows:
Section 604.1 Water pipes and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron or other approved
materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PB, PE, or PVC water pipe manufactured to
recognized standards may be used lor cold-water distribution systems only, All materials I
used in the water supply system, except valves and similar devices shall be of a like
material, except where otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority,
Piping and tubing which has previously been used for any purpose other than for potable
water systems shall not be used.
Prohibited materials: Galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, or galvanized
steel.
Approved plastic materials may be uscd in water piping service, provided that where metal
water service piping is uscd for electrical grounding purposes, replacement piping there lore
shall be of like materials,
EXCEPTION: Where a grounding system, acceptable to the
Administrative Authority, is installed, inspected and approved, metallic pipe may be
replaced with non-metallic pipe.
Solder shall conform to the requirements of Section 316.1.3,
8. Section 604.10 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 604.10 [H<;D 1 &2J Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast I
iron, galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, galvanized steel, or other
approved materials. Asbestos-cemcnt, CPVC, PE or PVC water pipe manufactured to
recognized standards shall be used for cold-water distribution systems outside 11 building,
All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and similar devices, shall be
of a like material, except where otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority.
9, Section 609.3.1 is amended to read:
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Sectioll12l0.1 is amended to read:
1210.1 All pipe used for the installation, extension, alteration, or repair of any gas piping
shall be standard weight wrought iron or steel (galvanized or black), yellow brass
(containing not more than seventy-five (75) percent copper), or intcrnally tinned or
equivalency treated copper of iron pipe size, Approved Poly Ethylene or other non-
metallic pipe shall be used in exterior buried and piping systems.
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Section 1211.5 is amended to read:
1211.5 Ferrous gas piping installed underground shall ,be prohibited, Plastic gas piping
shall have at least eighteen (18) inches of earth cover or other equivalent protection, Risers
shall be metallic and shall be wrapped to a point at least six (6) inches above grade or
protected in an approved manner. When a riser connects underground to plastic pipe, the
underground portion of the riser shall extend at least thirty (30) inches before connecting to
the plastic pipe by means of an approved transition fitting or adapter.
Section 5-33. UnifOl'm Swimminl! Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code amendments, The following
amendments are made to the Unifonn Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code as adopted pursuant
to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1 :
1.
Section 104.0 - Administrative Authority is hereby amended to read:
Section 104.0 - Administrative Authority
Whenever the term "Administrative Authority" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to
mean the Building Official or his authorized representative,
2.
Section 106.0 - Violations and Penalties. The first sentence is amended as follows:
Any person, finn or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more
than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or
both fine and imprisonment.
3. Section 110.0 - Fees. Paragraph two is amended as follows:
Such applicant shall pay for each pennit at the time of making application, a fee in
accordance with the latest resolution of the City Council relating to the establishment of a
Revised Fee Schedule.
4. CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is amended by adding a new Section
301.3 to read as follows:
301.3 Article 2,5 of the California Health and Safety Code, Sections 115920 through
115927, are hereby adopted in their entirety.
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Section 310 - Waste Water Disposal. An additional sentence is added to the end of
Section 310.1 to read as follows:
The filter waste disposal shall discharge into the sanitary sewer only,
6. CHAPTER 7 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS is added to read:
Ordinance Number /461J
"CHAPTER 7 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS"
Section 701. Design, Each swimming pool shall be designed by a Civil Engineer licensed
to practice in the State of California and each pool shall withstand expansive soil
movement, see Chapter 18, U.B.C., as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-
1.
Section 702. Continuous inspection, Continuous inspection by a special licensed I
inspector shall be required on all pools constructed of reinforced gunite. Said special
inspector shall take test samples during the placing of concrete or gunite and such samples
shall be tested by an approved tcsting laboratory to attain a minimum strength of 3000 psi.
at twenty-eight (28) days. Should such test show the concrete or gunite to fail or to be
questionable in quality or strength, the special inspector may require core tests to be taken
upon approval of the Building Official. Special inspectors shall submit to the Building and
Safety Department a written report showing the dates of inspection, and the result of the
laboratory tests,
Section 703. Sand Under Pool Decking, A sand or crushed rock (minimum depth four
(4) inches) shall be required under all pool decking and under concrete slabs adjacent to
swimming pools.
Section 704. Deck Dloainage, Decking placed around any swimming pool shall be
constructed so that overflow or splash water will drain to an approved deck drainage system
and/or to the nearest practicable drainage way or street as approved by the Building Official
as a safe place to deposit such waters, Provision shall be made so that no such drainage will
run off on adjoining property. The deck shall slope away from a building structure,
dwelling and/or auxiliary building,
Section 705, All electrical work shall be required as sct forth in the National Electrical
Code,
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Section 5-34. Uniform Housinl! Code amendments. The following amendments are made to the
Uniform Housing Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, A.1ticle I, Section 5-1:
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Chapter 2 is hereby amended by deleting Section 201.1 Authority and Section 201.2 Right
of Entry and adding new Section 201,1 Authority and Section 201,2 Right of Entry to read
as follows:
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201.1 Authority. The Building Official and the Health Officer are hereby authorized and
directed to administer and enforce all of the provisions of this code. For such purposes,
they shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Building Official shall have
the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and
regulations necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this Code. Such
interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of
this Code,
201.2 Right of Entry, Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the Building Official, the Health Officer, or their
authorized representatives have reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building
or upon any premises any condition which makes such building or premises sub-standard, I
as defined in Section 202 of this Code, the Building Official, t..~e Health Officer, or their
authorized representatives may enter such building premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same or to perfonn any duty imposed upon the Building Official or the Health
Officer by this code; provided that, if such building or premises be occupied, they shall first
present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises be
unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owners or other persons
having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry, If such entry is
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refused, the Building Official, thc Health Officer or their authorized representatives shall
have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry,
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any
building or premises shall tail to neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to
promptly permit entry therein by the Building Official, the Health Officer or thcir
authorized representatives for the purposc of inspection and examination pursuant to this
code, Any person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to
punishment in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach,
'Section 5-35. California Fire Code amendmcnts, The following amendments are made to the
California Fire Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1:
1. Adoption of the Califomia Fire Code and the UnifOl'm FiI'e Code.
The 2001 California Firc Code, the UnifOlm Fire Code, 2000 Edition, with ClT'dta, published
by the Western Fire Chiefs Association, and the whole thereof, including Appendices I-B
through VI-K, excluding Appendix II-F, II-H, II-K, VI-E, and VI-F, and the Uniform Fire
Code Standards, 1997 Edition as amended by the Unifonn Fire Code Standards, 2000
Edition, published by the Wcstern Fire Chiefs Association are hereby adopted by the City
of Seal Beach for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to
the life and prnperty from fire or explosion, save and except such portions as are hereinafter
added, deleted, modified or amended, One copy of a1l the above is now on file in the office
of the City Clerk for public inspection and is adopted with the same foree and effect as
through set out herein in full.
2,
Enforcement and Inspections
The California Fire Code and the Uniform Fire Code with amendments sha1l be enforeed by
tbe Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Director of Fire
Services of the Orange County Fire Authority, The Director of Fire Services of the Fire
Authority may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors as sha1l be necessary
fium time to time.
3.
ARTICLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended as fo1lows:
A. SECTION 101.2.2 - Application and Enforcing Agency is hereby amended by
deleting Section 101.2,2 and replacing with the following:
Section 101.2.2 Application and Enforcing Agency. The chief is authorized
and directed to enforce, within the scope of Section 101.2.1, the provisions of this code
over a1l occupancies and land used within the City,
B. SECTION 101.6 - Conflicting Provisions is hereby deleted and replaced with the
f01lowing:
Section 101.6 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a contlict between a general
requirement and a specific requirement, the Chief sha1l decide which requirement meets the
gcneral intent of this corle.
C. SECTION 103.2.1.1 - General is hereby amended by adding a final paragraph as
follows:
Section 103.2.1.1 Gencral. The building official and fire official shall work in
cooperation to enforce the amendments to the tb1l0wing sections:
Section 103.1.2
Section 901.4,4
Alternate mateIials and methods
Premises Identification
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Section 1003
Section 1004
Section 1006.2,9.1.3
Section 1006,2.12.2,1
Section 1109.7
Section 2501.16
Fire-Extinguishing Systems
Standpipes
Smoke Detectors
High-rise Buildings
Sparks from Chimneys
Maximum 'Occupant Load
D. SECTION 103.3.1.1 - Authority to inspect is hereby dcleted and replaced as I
follows:
Section 103.3.1.1 Authority to Inspect. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall inspect,
as often as necessary, buildings and premises, including such other hazards or appliances
designated by the chief for the purposes of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any
conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, results in
an unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, or any violation of this code or any
other law or standard affecting fire and life safety.
E. SECTION 103.3.2 - New construction and altel'ations is hereby amended by
adding new Sections 103,3,2.4-Reconstruction and 103,3.2,5 Fire Protection infonnation
on Plans, as follows:
Section 103.3.2.4 Reconstruction. Any building undergoing construction within
any 2-ycar period, in which the floor area of reconstruction is 75 percent or more prior to
the submittal of a building pelmit application, shall comply with the code provision for new
construction,
Section 103.3.2.5 Fire Protection Information on plans. A vicinity plan, scale no
smaller than I inch (25 mm) equals 60 feet (18 288 mm), shall be submitted for new
construction. The plan shall show the following:
1, All existing and proposed private and public streets on the proposed
development property and within 300 feet (91440 mm) of the property line oCthe
proposed development, and so identified, with street width dimensions as per
Section 902.2,2 of this code.
2. The location and identification of all existing and proposed fire hydrants within
300 feet (91 440 mm) ofthe property line ofthe proposed development.
3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of structures and buildings on
properties abutting the proposed development.
EXCEPTION: The chief, with the concurrence of the building official,
may waive the vicinity plan submittal requirements of this section,
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F. SECTION 103.4.4 - Citations is hereby amended by adding new Sections
103.4.4.1-Infraction, 103.4.4.2-Misdemeanor, and 103.4,4.3-Separate Offense, as
follows:
Section 103.4.4.1 Infraction, Except as provided in Section 103.4.4.2, persons
operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code who shall
pennit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty
of an infraction,
Section 103.4.4.2 Misdemeanor, Persons who fail to take immediate action to I
abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly
authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor:
Section 103.4.3
Section 104.1.2
Section 1001.6
Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
Interference
Tampering with Fire-protection Equipment, Site Barriers,
Security Devices, Signs and Seals
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Section 1109,5
Section 1302,3
Section 2501,16
Section 3209
Section 3215
Section 7701.7
Buming Objects
False Alanns
Maximum Occupant Load
Maximum Occupant Load
Sources oflgnition
Prohibited and Limited Acts
Section 103.4.4.3 Separate Offense. Each violation will be deemed a separate
offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter or of the code adopted hereby is committed, continued or
pennitted by such person, finn, partnership or corporation and shall be deemed punishable
therefor as provided in this code.
G, SECTION 105.8 - Permit Required is hereby amended by adding and deleting
pennit categories as follows:
f.I, Subsection f,l. Fire hydrants and water-control valves is deleted without
substitution.
f.5. Subsection f.5, Fwnigation or thennal insecticidal fogging is hereby deleted
without substitution.
g.I, A new Subsection g,l. General use pennit is added as follows:
g.1. General use pennit. To conduct an activity or operation that is not specifically
addressed by other pennits, but which is likely to produce conditions hazardous to
life or property.
0.1, Subsection 0,1 Open burning is amended by adding the following sentence:
Open buming pennits shall include:
I. Bonfircs/rubbish fires, including construction sites,
2. Recreational fires/burning in a public place,
0.4, New Subsection 0.4 Open flame device in marinas is added as follows;
0.4 Open flame devices in marinas. To use any open flame device for repair or
maintenance in marinas, or for lighting or decoration on the exterior of any boat,
slip, or whatf,
0.5. New Subsection 0.5 Oil and natural gas wells is added as follows:
0.5. Oil and natural gas wclls. To drill, own, operate, or maintain an oil or natural
gas well.
r.4, New Subsection r.4 Rifle range is added as follows:
r.4, Rifle range. To establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range.
4.
ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS is hereby amended by adding
the following definitions:
A. Section 207 - F
FLOOR AREA (FS) - for the purpose of calculating square footage for application of fire
sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall include all combustible habitable areas auached
to the structure, including garages, patio covers, overhangs, covered walkways, etc,
FLOWLINE is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled street curb defined by the path
traced by a particle in a moving body of water at thc bottom ofthe rolled curb,
B. Section 219 - R
RIFLE RANGE is any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target range established,
maintained or operated for the discharge of a rifle, pistol, rC\'olver, shotgun or fireann,
C. Section 223 - V
VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE is a listed natural gas compressor package not
containing storage, designed for the unattended dispensing of natural gas into the fuel tanks
of motor vehicle.
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5. ARTICLE 9 - FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY is herehy
amended as follows:
A, SECTION 901.4.1 - Genel'al is hereby amended by the addition of the following
sentence at the end of the paragraph,
Section 901.4.1 General: All street signs shall be designed and maintained to he I
either internally or externally illuminated in a manner meeting the approval of the Fire
Chief.
B. SECTION 901.4.4 - Premises Identification is hereby deleted and replaced as
follows:
Section 901.4:4 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be
placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position that is plainly visible and legible
from the street or road fronting the property, Said numbers contrast with their background.
Said numbers for new buildings shall be either internally or externally illuminated to be
visible at night. All multi-unit residential and commercial buildings shall have numbers or
addresses placed above or immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire
department access in an emergency situation, In no case shall the numbers be less than 4
inches (102 mm) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for commercial
with a I inch (25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordinance, whichever is more
restrictive,
Multiple residential and commereial units having entrance doors not visible from
the street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers grouped for all units within
each structure and positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road, Said numbers
may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial mounting post independent
of the structure.
C. SECTION 902.2.1- Required Access is hereby amended as follows:
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SECTION 902.2.2.1 - Fire Apparatus Access Roads is hereby amended by adding the
following sentence at the end of the first paragraph:
Section 902.2.2.1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Street widths are to be measured
from top face of the curb to top face of the curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from
flowline to flowline, on streets with rolled curbs, See Appendix II-A-2 for street
requirements in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Special Fire Protection Areas,
0, SECTION 902.2.4 - Obstruction and control of fire department access is hereby
amended by adding sections 902,2.4.3 - Vehicle Access, 902,2.4.4 - Vehicle Access Gates,
and 902,2.4,5 - Speed Bumps, as follows:
Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle Access. Any point of access deemed necessary for
ernergency response shall remain unobstructed at all times,
Section 902.2.4.4 V chicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or barriers installed
across streets sball be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for
Emergency Access, The minimum width of any gate or opening necessary for required as I
a point of access shall be not less than 14 feet unobstructed width, This minimum width
may be increased depending on the length of the approach.
As required by the Chic!: an automatic opening device may be required on vehicle
access gates,
Section 902.2.4.5 Speed Bumps. Any obstructions in required fire access
roadways, including speed bumps and speed humps, shall be approved prior to installation.
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E. SECTION 903 - Water Supply and Fire Hydrants is hereby amended by adding
a sentence to the end of Sections 903.2 - Required Water Supply for Fire Protection and
903.4,1.2 - Testing, Marking, and Maintenance of Private Hydrants, as follows:
Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. Private dwellings
exceeding 3,600 square feet (335 m2) in total area shall be evaluated for fire flow
requirements by the chief.
Section 903.4.1.2 Testing, Marking, and Maintenance of Private Hydrants.
Testing, marking, and maintenance requirements for private fire hydrants shall be in
accordance with Appendix Standard A lII-C-1.
6. ARTICLE 10 - FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT is hereby
amended as follows:
A. SECTION 1001.5 - Maintenance, Inspection, Testing and System Out of
Service is hereby amended by adding Scction 1001.5,6-Smoke Detection Systems, as
follows:
Section 1001.5.6. Smoke Detection Systems. It shall be the responsibility of the
owner of the occupancy to maintain all required smoke detectors, The owner shall be
responsible for the annual testing of all re!luired smoke detectors.
B, SECTION 1003 - Fire Extinguishing Systems is hereby amended by deleting
section 1003,1.2 - Standards and sl1bstituting with new language; amending 1003.2,2 - All
Occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group U by adding an item 6 to the section;
deleting sections 1003.2,3.1 - Drinking Establishments, 1003,2,3.3 - Exhibition and Display
Rooms, and 1003.2,8 - Group M Occupancies; deleting section 1003,2.9 - Group R,
Division I Occupancies and replacing with new language; adding a new Section 1003,2,11
- Special Fire Protection Areas and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones; and, amending
Section 1003.3,1 - Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms, as follows:
SECTION 1003.1.2 - Standards is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section 1003.1.2 Standards. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be
installed in accordance with the NFPA standards cited in Article 91 of this code. An
approved automatic sprinkler system required by Section 1003 and installed as per NFPA
13 as cited in Article 91 of this code, may be used for fire-resistive substitution as specified
in the provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building Code,
SECTION 1003.2.2 - All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group U is
amended by deleting the words "Division 3, and Group U," deleting item 5 and adding an
item 6 to the section as follows:
Section 1 003.2.2 All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and GI'OUP U
Occupancies.
6, In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage thereof
exceeds 6,000 square feet (588 m2) or more than 2 stories in height.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not define
separate buildings,
SECTION 1003.2.3.1 - Drinldng establishments is hereby deleted without substitution
and the section number left open.
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SECTION 1003.2.3.3 - Exhibition and display rooms is hereby deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
SECTION 1003.2.8 - Group M Occupancics is hereby deleted without substitution and
the section number left open,
SECTION 1003.2.9 - Group R Occupancies is hereby deleted and replaced with the I
following:
Section 1003.2.9.1 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. All new Group R
Occupancies shall be cquipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Residential or
quick-response standard sprinklcr heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and gucst room
portions of the building,
For the purposes of this section, ares or occupancy separation walls shall not define
separate buildings,
Section 1003.2.9.2 Group R, Division 3, One- and Two-family Dwellings. All
new Group R Division 3 detached one- and two- family dwellings located in Planning
Districts I, 2 and 3 between Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean, as depicted on
the Planning District Map on file at the Dcpartment of Development Services, shall be
equipped with an approved automatic splinkler system.
All new Group R, Division 3, detached one- and two- family dwellings located
outside Planning Distlicts 1,2 and 3 that are 5,500 square feet (511 m') square feet or larger
in area shall be equipped with an approved automatic residential splinkler system,
Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling
portion of the building.
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When it has been detennined the any portion of an R-3 occupancy is to be protected
with fire sprinklers, the entire structure shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler
system in accordance in accordance with NFPA 13-D, as amended, For the purposes of this
section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not define separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: In reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group R, Division 3,
detached one- and two-family dwellings, where the cost of installing an approved automatic
residential sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent ofthe reconstruction or remodeling cost, with
the approval of the chief, the required splinkler system may be omitted,
SECTION 1003.2 - Required Installations is hereby amended by adding Section
1003,2.11 as follows:
Section 1003.2.11 All Occupancies, Very High Fire Hazard Sevcrity Zoncs and
Special Fire Protection Arcas. In addition to all other relevant provisions ofthis code and
amendments thcreto, all new construction and reconstructed structures located in Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Special Fire Protection Areas shall be equipped with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system,
SECTION 1003.3 - Sprinlder Systcm Monitoring and Alarms is amended by the I
addition of a sentence at the end of the Section I 003.3,I-Whe.e required, as follows,
Section 1003.3.1 Whcrc J'cquircd. All valves controlling the water supply for
automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinklers systems shall be
electrically monitored where the number of sprinklers are:
I. Twenty or more in Group I, Division 1,1 and 1,2 Occupancies.
2. One hundred or more in all other occupancies, including Group R, Division 3
occupancies,
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Valve monitoring, water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different
and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote station or
proprietary monitoring stations as defined by NFPA n as amended in Article 91 or, shall
sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. The signal for remote station
monitoring as defined in NFP A n shall be transmitted to, received, and retransmitted by a
continuously attended supervising station facility that is either U,L. listed (UUFX) or meets
equivalent criteria established by another nationally recognized standard as approved by the
chief,
Exception: (no change)
C, SECTION 1003.4 - Permissible Spl.inkler Omissions is hereby amended by
deleting nwnber 4 without replacement and renumbering number 5 as number 4.
D, SECTION 1004 - Standpipes is hereby amended by deleting Section 1004,2--
Required Installation and replacing with the following:
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Section 1004.2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall be provided as
set forth in Tabl~ No. IO04-A and the provisions of this section. Every new building with
any horizontal dimension greater than 300 fect (91 440 mm) shall be provided with either
access doors or hose outlets located so that all pOltions of the building can be reached with
150 feet (45 no mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors
shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a
ladder, The door dimensions shall be not less that 3 feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet 8
inches (2032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2-1/2 inches (63 mm) in size with an approved valve, The
water supply for the hose outlets shall be provided:
I, By a separate main supplied from the system side of the check valve at the fire
department connection, or
2, From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the hose
, outlets to deliver the water when the splinkler system, or a portion of the system
that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut off.
E, 1006.2.12.2 - HIGH RISE BUILDINGS is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1006.2.12.2 - High Rise Buildings is hereby amended by revising the scope of
section 1006,2.:2.2.1 - General, adding an item to section 1006.2.12,2,2 - Automatic Fire
Alarm System, adding an item to scction 1006.2.12,2 - Emergency Voice Alarm-Signaling
System, and adding a new section 1006,2.12,2.5 - Central Control Station, as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.2.1 Genel'al. All occupancies having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 55 fcet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access, shall be provided with an automatic tire alarm system and a communication system
in accordance with Section 1006,2,12.2,
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Exceptions: The following structures, while classified as high-rise buildings, shall
,not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall conform to all other applicable
provisions of these regulations:
I, Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
2. Buildings where all floors above the 55-foot (16 764 mm) level are used
exclusively as open parking garages,
3. Floors of buildings used exclusivcly as open parking garages and located
above all other floors used for human occupancy,
4. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses and
similar structures with noncontinuous human occupancy, when approved by the chief,
Section 1006.2.12.2.2 Automatic FiI'e Alal'm Systems. Add an item 4 as follows:
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4. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall have a light that
indicates the status of the detector, When a detector is located in a space above a drop
ceiling, the indicating light shall be located on or below the ceiling grid.
Section 1006.2.12.3 Emergency voice alal'm-signaling system. The operation of
any automatic fire detector, sprinkler or water-flow device shall automatically sound an
alert tone followed by voice instructions giving appropriate information and directions on I
a general or selective basis to the following terminal areas on the fire floor and floor
directly above and below, unless otherwise approved:
I, Elevators,
2, Elevator lobbies,
3, Corridors,
4, Exit stairways,
5. Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet(93m2) in area,
6, Dwelling units in apartment houses,
7, Hotel guest rooms or suites, and
8. Areas of refuge. (As defined in the Building Code,)
Section 1006.2.12.2.5 Central Control Stlltion. A central control station for fire
department operations shall be provided in a location approved by the chief. The central
control station shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than one-
hour fire-resistive construction with all openings protected by assemblies having a fire-
resistive rating of not less than 45 minutes, It shall have a minimum of one door, which is
accessible directly from the extelior portion of the building and shall be able to be opened
with a fire department master key, TIle central control station shall have a minimum of96
square feet (9.3 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm). It shall contain the
following as a minimum:
I, The voice alann and public address system panels,
2. The fire department communications panel, a cabinet containing 8 portable I
firefighter phones and 1 headset with sufficient cord to reach all portions of
the room,
3, Fire detection and fire alann system annunciator panels.
4, Annunciator visually indicating the location of the e1cvators and their
operational status,
5, Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems.
6, Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously,
7, Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels,
8. Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators,
9. A wall-mounted telephone, with sufficient cord to reach all portions of the
room and with an outside-dedicated plivate line, installed in the fire control
room for exclusive fire department use.
10, Elevator control switches for switching to emergency power.
11, Fire pump status pane! and controls,
12. Other fire-protection equipment and systems' controls as required by the fire
department.
13. Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved containers, indicating
the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, fire resistive separations,
exit facilities, on-site water supply, fire-protection systems, firefighting
equipment, and fire department access,
14. One 3 foot (914 mm) by 5 foot (1524 mm) table and 2 chairs, I
IS. An approved locked and labeled cabinet containing labeled keys for
cmergency access and elevator control. All control panels in the central control
station shall be pennanently identified as to function. Almms, supervisory and
trouble signals as required by Items 3 and 7 above shall be aimunciated in
compliance with this code in the central control station by means of an audible
and visual indicator. For purposes of annunciation, zoning shall be in
accordance with the following:
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a. When the system serves more than one building, each building
shall be considered separately.
b. Each floor shall be considered a sepamte zone. When one or more
sprinkler risers selVe the same floor, each riser shall be considered a sepamte
zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the same system on the
floor.
c. Each section of floor sepamted by area sepamtion walls or by
horizontal exits shall be considered as a separate zone.'
Centml control stations shall not be used for the housing of any boiler, heating unit,
gencmtor or similar hazardous equipment. No storage shall be pennitted in the central
control station room.
F. SECTION 1007 - EMERGENCY ACCESS AND EVACUATION is hereby
added as follows:
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Section 1007.1 Emergency Access and Evacuation. This section shall apply to
every new building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest floor level having
building access.
Exceptions:
7. Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.
8. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
9. Buildings where all floors above the 75-foot (22 860 mm) level are used for
open parking garagcs.
10. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located
above all other floors used for human occupancy.
II. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses and
simiiar stlUctUres with noncontinuous human occupancy when so detennined by
the chief.
12. Buildings used exclusively as jails and prisons.
Such structures shall be equipped with a fire department-approved emergency
helicopter landing pad for use by police, fire, and emergency medical helicopters only.
Section 1007.2 Helistop. The roof area shall include an emergency access and
evacuation facility for helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds (6803.8 Kg) gross weight.
The helistop shall have a touchdown pad of at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) by 50 feet (15 240
mm) and a clear unobstructed landing and takeoff area with a minimum dimension of 100
feet (30 480 mm) by 100 feet (30 480 mm).
Section 1007.3 ConstJ'uction. The helistop shall be designed the adopted Building
Code. Helistops and supports shall be of noncombustible construction.
Section 1007.4 Approach-departure Paths. The emergency evacuation facility
shall have 2 approach-departure paths at a slope of no greater than 8 to 1. No obstructions,
including structural members or communication equipment, shall penetrate the approach or
departure paths.
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Section 1007.5 Restricted Use. Any use of this emergency access and evacuation
facility for purposes other than emergency access and evacuation shall require prior
approval by the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as by the building official and the
chief.
Section 1007.6 Wind Direction Device. A wind indicating device shall be
provided.
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Section 1007.7 Special Markings. The rooftop shall be marked by an emergency
marker as required by the chief.
Section 1007,8 Communications. The building emergency communication system
shall extend to the roof.
7.
ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended by deleting
1109.7 - Sparks from Chimneys and substituting with new language, adding new sections
1114 - Changes in Use or Occupancy of Building or Structure, 1115 - Development On Or
Near Land Containing or Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Oases or
Vapors and 1116 - Model Rocketry, as follows:
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A. SECTION 1109,7 - Sparks from Chimneys is hereby deleted and replaced with
the following:
Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. All new structures having any chimney,
flue or stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove, barbecue or other solid or liquid fuel
burning equipment and devices, shall have such chimney, flue or stovepipe equipped with
an 'approved spark arrester. All incinemtor chimneys shall tenninate in a substantially
constructed spark arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch (12.5
mm).
B. SECTION 1114 - Changes in Use or Occupancy of Building or Structul'es is
hereby amended by adding a new Section 1114-Declaration ofIntendcd Use, as follows:
Seetion 1114 Declaration ofIntended Use
Section 1114.1 When RequiI'ed. When required by the chiefwith the concurrence
of the building official, any or all owners of any occupancy may be required to record with I
the county recorder of tile County of Orange a legal instrument of intended use. This legal
instrument shall be called a Declamtion of Intended Use. The Declamtion of Intended Use
shall be in accordance with the requirements of this section. It shall specifically state, by
occupancy classification, all intended uses of all portions of the occupancy and may not be
modified or withdrawn without the approval of the chief with the concurrence of the
building official. Unapproved changes of occupancy or use can be cause for an immediate
hearing before the building official and the chief or their designees. Such hearing shall be
conducted to rule on the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy and the revocation of all
permits issued to all owners, tenants, operators and occupants of all portions of the
occupancy. The Declamtion of Intended Use shall be binding on all present and future
owners, tenants, operators and occupants.
Section 1114.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded Declaration.of
Intended Use may be required to be filed with the building official and the chiefbetore any
Certificate of Occupancy and/or any pelmits are issued to any or all owners, tenants,
opemtors or occupants of the occupancy.
C. SECTION 1115 - Development On Or Near Land Containing or Emitting
Toxic, Combustible 01' Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors is hereby added as follows:
Section 1115 Development On Or Near Land Containing or Emitting Toxic, I
Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or VapOl's. The chief may require the
submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial
recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state-licensed and depaltment
approved individual or tinn, on any parcel ofland to be developed which:
I. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304 800 mm) of a parcel
of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation,
petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or
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2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids,
gases or vapors.
D. SECTJON 1116 - Model Rocketry is hereby added as follows:
Section 1116 Model Rock'etry, All model rocket activities shall comply with the
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Model Rocketry. A permit from the chief is
required prior to firing any model rocket.
8.
ARTICLE 25 - PLACES OF ASSEMBLY is hereby amended by deleting 2501.5 _
Decorative Materials and replacing with new language, amending 2501.16 - Maximum
Occupant Load by adding a new section, and adding a new section 2501.19 - Temporary
and/or Portable Heaters, as follows:
A. SECTION 2501.5 - Decorative Materials is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials. Records of fire-retardant treatment, as per
the requirements ofCCR Title 19, shall be maintained on the premises by the owner, agent,
proprietor or occupant.
B. SECTION 2501.16.4 - Maximum Occupant Load is hereby amended by adding a
new section as follows:
Section 2501.16.4 Occupaut Count. The supervisor of each place of assembly
shall have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the
assembly area. If the chief detennines at any time that an accurate count of occupants is not
being maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared until an accumte colmt can be made.
C. SECTION 2501 - Gencral is hereby amended by adding a new section 2501.19 as
follows:
Section 2501.19 Temporary andlor Portable Heaters. No person shall place or
operate or pennit to be opemted any temporary and/or portable heater within a structure that
uses any flammable cr combustible solids, liquids, or gases without a fire depaltment
permit.
9. ARTICLE 32 - TENTS, CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE
STRUCTURES is hereby amended by adding a final paragmph to section 3201 - Scope,
deleting scction 3205.2 - Location and Parking and substituting with new language, adding
a new final paragraph to Section 3207 - Flame Retardant Treatments, adding a new final
paragmph to section 3220 - Standby Personnel, and amending 3221 - Housekeeping, as
follows:
A. SECTION 3201 - Scope is hereby amended by adding a new final pamgmph as
follows:
Section 3201 Scope. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small
tents, awnings and other fabric enclosures also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2)
B. SECTION 3205.2 - Location and Parking is deleted and replaced with the
following:
Section 3205,2 Location and Parkiug. Temporary membmne structures, tents and
canopies shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of propelty lines, buildings
tempomry membrane structures, other tents, and canopies. For the purposes of determining
required distances, support ropes and guy wires shall be considered as part of the tempomry
membrane structure, tent or canopy.
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Exception: Separation distance between tempomry membmne structures, tents
and canopies, not used for cooking, is not required when the aggregate area does not exceed
15,000 square feet (1393.5 mm2).
Vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent establishment shall be parked at least
20 feet from any tent. All other vehicles shall be parked at least 100 loot (30 480 mm) from
any tent except vehicles parked on a public street, which shall park at least 20 feet (6096 I
mm) from any tent, per the regulation of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR 312).
C. SECTION 3207 - Flame Retardant Treatments is hereby amended by adding a
pamgmph as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tents, awnings and
other fabric enclosures also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4)
D. SECTION 3220 - Standby Personnel is hereby amended by adding a final
paragraph as follows:
Section 3220 Standby Pel'Sonnel. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
standby personnel in tents with an occupant load of 500 or morc also apply (19 CCR 320)
E. SECTION 3221 - HousekeepiIlg is hereby amended by deleting "30 feet (9144
mm)" and substituting "50 feet (15240 mm)" in its place at each occurrence (19 CCR 326).
10. ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is
hereby delcted and replaced with the following:
ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
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Section 4701 - Scope. Fumigation and thennal insecticidal fogging opemtions shall
be in accordance with Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and Agriculture Code of the State of
California.
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Section 4702 - Notification of Fumigation. The ehief shall be notified in writing
at least 24 hours before any building, structure or ship is to be closed in connection with the
use oftoxic or flammable fumigants.
11. ARTICLE 52 - MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS is hereby
amended by adding a final sentence to section 5202.3.1 - General and deleting section
5202.3.6 - Special Enclosures and substituting new language, as follows:
A. SECTION 5202 - Flammable and Combustible Liqnid Motor Vehicle Fuel-
Dispensing Stations is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 5202.3.1 - General is hereby amended by adding a sentence to the end of
Section 5202.3.1 as follows:
Section 5202.3.1 Geueral. For locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited,
see Section 7902.2.2.1
SECTION 5202.3.6 Special enclosures is hereby deleted and replaced with the I
following:
Section 5202.3.6 Special enclosures. When installation of tanks in accordance
with Section 7902.6 is impmctical, or because of property or building limitations, tanks for
Class I, II, or III-A liquids may be approved by the chief for installation in buildings in
special enclosures in accordance with OCFA Guidelines and the following: (no further
changes).
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12.
ARTICLE 63 - REFRIGERATION is hereby amended by replacing "UFC Standard 79-
3" with "the Omnge County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
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ARTICLE 64 - STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS is hereby
amended by deleting section 6401 and replacing with the following:
Section 6401 - Scope. Lead-acid battery systems having a liquid capacity of more
than 100 gallons (378.5 L) in sprinklered buildings or more than 50 gallons (189.3 L) in
unsprinklered buildings used for facility standby power, emergency power, uninterrupted
power supply, battery storage warehouses where recharging occurs, or indoor storage of
electric carts/cars shall be in accordance with Article 64. Stationary lead-acid battery
systems with individual lead-acid batteries exceeding 20 gallons (75.7 L) each shall also
comply with Article 80
14.
ARTICLE 74 - COMPRESSED GASES is hereby amended by replacing "UFC Standard
79-3" with "the Omnge County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
15.
ARTICLE 77 - EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
A. SECTION 7701.1 - Scope is hereby amended by referencing Appendix VI-H rather
than VI-F and adding the following sentence at the end of the first pamgmph:
Section 7701.1 Scope. Appendix VI-H shall be used for detennining the location of
magazines. Whenever the words "See Appendix VI-H" appear, it shall mean "Apply
Appendix VI-H."
B. SECTION 7-/02,1.1 - Magazines required is hereby amended by adding a final
sentence as follows:
Section 7702.1.1 Magazines requil'ed. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal
for magazine quantity limitations also apply (19 CCR 1566.4).
C. SECTION 7702.1.9 - Storage with other materials is hereby amended by adding
a final sentence as follows:
Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials. Blasting caps, electric blasting
caps, detonating primers and primed cartridges shall not be stored in the same magazine
with other explosives (19 CCR 1566.1).
D. SECTION 7702.1.15 - Yard maintenance is hereby amended by deleting "25 feet"
(7620 mm) and substituting "50 feet" (15 240 mm) in its place (19 CCR 1566.2).
E. SECTION 7702.2 - Retail Sales is hereby amended by adding a second paragmph
to Section 7702.2.1--Geneml as follows:
Section 7702.2.1 General, The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
magazines within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
F. SECTION 7702.3 - Storage Magazines is hereby amended by adding the
following pamgraphs to Sections 7702.3.1 --Gtmeral and 7702.3.1O--Indoor magazines:
Section 7702.3.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine
classification, quantity limitations and construction also apply. The provisions of this
section may be used in place of the State Fire Marshal regulations for classification and
construction of magazines, if determined to provide an acceptable alternative protection by
the chief (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5).
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Section 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal
for magazines within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
G. SECTION 7703.1 - Use and Handling is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraphs to Sections 7703.1.7 Other regulations and 7703.1.9 Premature detonation
safeguards:
Section 7703.1.7 Other regulations. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for I
use and handling of explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4).
Section 7703.1.9 Premature Detonation Safeguards. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal tor precautions against accidental discharge also apply (19 CCR 1568.8).
H. SECTION 7703.2,1 - Public Conveyance is hereby amended by adding a
beginning paragmph as follows:
Section 7703,2.1 Public Conveyance, The regulations of the State Fire Marshal
for tmnsportation .of explosives, including tmnsportation in private passenger vehicles, also
apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 12).
I. SECTION 7703.3.5 - Explosive materials terminals is hereby amended by adding
a beginning paragraph as folJows:
Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials terminals. The regulations ofthc State Fire
Marshal for explosives at tenninals also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article
9).
J. SECTION 7703,5 - Safety Precautions for B1astiug Agents is hereby amended by I
adding the fOlJowing paragraphs to Sections 7703.5.3 - Construction and 7703.5.4 _
Compounding and mixing, and by adding a new Section 7703.5.7 - Requirements:
Section 7703.5.3 Constl'Uction. Buildings or other facilities used for the mixing of
blasting agents shalJ be designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations of the
State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
Section 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for mixer design and blasting agent composition also apply (19 CCR 1572.2 and
1572.3).
Section 7703.5.7 Requirements. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
blast hole loading, explosive initiation, and water gels, or slurry explosives also apply (19
CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Articles 7, 8,10 and II; and Subchapter 5, Article 17).
K. SECTION 7704.6.1- Construction is hereby deleted and replaced as folJows:
Section 7704.6.1 Construction. Operating buildings or rooms shall be consl1ucted
in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24
CCR Part 2) when quantities of explosives exceed the exempt amounts as specitied in the
adopted Unifonn Building and Fire Codes.
L. SECTION 7704.7 - Operations is hereby amended by adding a beginning
pamgmph as follows:
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Section 7704.7 Operations. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for on-site
or remote processing and storage of explosives, including electrical regulations, also apply
(19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4).
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16. ARTICLE 78 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS
MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
A. SECTION 7801.3.1.4 - Displays is hereby amendcd by adding section
7801.3.1.4.1 - Firing, as follows:
Section 7801.3.1.4.1 Firing, All fireworks displays shall be electronically fired.
B. SECTION 7802 - Fireworks is hereby amended by deleting and replacing 7802.2 _
Seizure of Fireworks, dcleting 7802.3 - Fireworks Prohibited, dcleting Table 7802.3A _
Minimum Mortar Separation Distances without substitution, wnending the first sentence of
Scction 7802.3 - Prohibition; and, deleting Section 7802.4 - Displays and replacing, as
follows:
Section 7802.2 Seizure of FirewOI'ks, The Fire Chief shall have the authority to
seize, take, remove any fireworks stored, sold, offcred for sale, used or handlcd in
violation of the provisions of this code. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section
shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
Section 7802,3 Pt'ohibitcd. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of
fireworks I.4G, (commonly referred to as "Safe and Sane") and fireworks, 1.3G is
prohibited.
Exception: Fireworks, 1.4G and fireworks, 1.3G may be part
of an electronically fired public display when pennitted and
conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.
Section 7802.4 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the
Orange County Fire AuthOlity Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the
regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and with the conditions of the permit as approved by
the chief(19 CCR 982).
17.
ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is herehy amended as
follows:
A. ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby
amended by replacing "UFC Standard 79-3" with "the Omnge County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at evety occurrence.
B. SECTION 7902.1.9 - Additional Requirements for l>rotected Abovegt'olllld
Tallks is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7902.1.9 The installation of protected aboveground tanks shall be in
accordance with Section 7902.1.9 and the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines lor
Protected Aboveb'1"Ound Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations.
C. TABLE 7902.5-C - Maximum Storage Hcight in Control At'ca is hereby
amended by placing a footnote reference in the heading of the last column adding
footnote I as follows:
Table 7902.5-C (footnote) I In-mck protection shall be in accordance with Tahle
7902.5-H, 7902.5-1 or 7902.5-J.
D. SECTION 7904.5.1.7 - Static Protection IS hereby amended to add the
following paragraph at the end of the section:
Section 7904.5.1.7 - Static Protection. Drag chains or similar devices on tank
vehicles shall not be used 10 meet the requirements of this section for static protection.
Ordinance
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18. ARTICLE 80 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS is hereby amended by replacing "UFC
Standard 79-3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelincs" at every
occurrence and the following:
A. SECTION 8001.3.3 - Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement is hercby
amended by adding the following paragraph:
Section 8001.3,3 Chemical Classification Packet. When required by the chief, an I
Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classification Packet shall be completed and
approved prior to approval of architectuml and system plans, and/or the storage, usc or
handling of chemicals on the prcmiscs.
B. SECTION 8001.15 - Exempt Amounts is hcrcby amended by deleting footnote 16
to Table 800 I. 15-A as follows:
Table 8001.15-A: Footnote 16 is hereby deleted.
C. SECTION 8001.15 - Exempt Amounts is hereby amcnded by adding a ncw
section 8001.l5.2-Extrcmely Hazardous Substances as follows:
Section 8001.15.2 Extremcly Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or
store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the discloslIble
amounts (see Section 25115 of the Health and Safety Code) in a rcsidential zoned or any
residentially developed property.
D. SECTION 8003.1 - Genel'al is hcrcby amended adding a paragmph between the
first and second sentence in Section 8003.1.8--Standby Power, and deleting exceptions from
8003.3.1.3.5 - Treatment Systcms, as follows:
Sectiou 8003,1.8 Standby power. An emergency power system shall be provided
in Group H, Division 6 and Division 7 Occupancics.
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E. SECTION 8003.3.1.3.5 - Tl'eatment systems is hereby amended by dcleting all 3
cxccptions from 8003.3.1.3.5.1 - Geneml.
19. ARTICLE 81 - HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended as
follows:
A. SECTION 8101.1 - Scope is hereby amendcd by delcting the last sentence
regarding papcr records.
20. ARTICLE 87 - I?IRESAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND
D1~MOLITION OF A BUILDING is hereby amended liS follows:
SECTION 8704 - Fircsafety during Construction is hereby amended by deleting the
exception to Section 8704.2 - Access Roads and replacing it with the following:
Section 8704,2 Access Roads.
Exception: Tempomry access and water supplies for construction
of rcsidential model projects mllY be approvcd in accordance with Orange County Fire I
Authority Guidelincs for the Design and Installation of Temporary Access and Fire
Hydmnts.
21. ARTICLE 90 - STANDARDS is hereby amended by deleting the following references in
9002 - UFC Standards: 10-3 NFPA-13; 10-4 NFPA 13-0; 10-5 NFPA l3-R; 10-6 NFPA-
14.
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22. ARTICLE 91 - CALIFORNIA STANDARDS is hereby amended by revising 9102 -
Amendments to National Standards, by claritying that the standards and amendments apply
to all systems in all occupancies, and the following:
A. SECTION 9102.1 - NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, as amended is hereby further
amended as follows:
Section 3-7
follows:
Performance is hereby amended by adding a second sentence as
Section 3-7 The assignment of class designations or style designation, or
both, to notification appliance circuits shall be based on their perfonnance capabilities
under nonnal (fault) conditions in accordance with the requirements of Table 3-7. The
minimum voltage drop for any circuit on the system shall not exceed 10%.
B. SECTION 9102.7 - NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, as amended is hereby further
amended as follows:
SECTION 3-9 - Fire Dcpartment Connections is hereby amended by addition of the
following language at the end of the first sentence:
Scction 3-9.2. Fire department connections shall be equipped with listed plugs or
caps, properly secured and arranged for removal by fire departments and shall be protected
from mechanical injury.
SECTION 3-9.3 is hereby amended by addition of the following language after the first
sentence, with two exceptions, as follows:
Section 3-9.3. Fire depaliment connections shall be of an approved type. The fire
departmcnt connection shall contain a minimum of two 2 y," inlets. The location shall be
approved and be no mo;-e than 150 feet from a public hydmnt. The size of piping and the
number ot'inlets shall be approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may
be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire departmem inlet connections shall be painted
OSHA safety red.
Exception I: When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm
(including the interior hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included,
four 2 Y2" inlets shall be provided.
Exception 2: The fire department connection may be located within 150 feet
of a private fire hydrant providing the fire department connection pipe is connected to the
fire sprinkler system by a stand-alone pipe that connects down-stream of the fire sprinkler
system check valve.
Section 5-3.1.5.1- Thermal Sensitivity is hereby amended by addition ofa second
sentence, as follows:
Scction 5-3,1.5,1 Thcrmal Scnsitivity. When fire sprinkler systems are installed
in shell buildings ofundetennined use other than warehouses, fire sprinklers of the quick-
response type shall be used.
SECTION 5-6.5.2.2 - Obstmctions to Sprinkler Discharge Pattei'll Devclopment is
hereby amended by deleting exception I without replacement.
SECTION 5-14.1.1.4 - Valvcs Controlling Sprinklcr Systems is hereby amended by
deleting the section and substituting with the following:
Scction 5-14.1.1.4 Valves Controlling Sprinkler Systems. Control valves shall be
installed and positioned so that thcy are operable from the floor bclow. The center line of
the valve shall be no more than 7 feet (2 B4 mm) above finished floor.
Ordinance Number /t/t!I1
SECTION 5-14.1.3 - Post Indicator Valves is hereby amended by adding a new
subsection 5-14.1.3.3 and exception, as follows:
Section 5-14,1.3.3 Post indicating valve(s) shall be located not less than 40 feet
from the building selVed. .
Exception: Where it is impractical to locate post indicating valve(s) 40 feet I
from the building selVed, they shall be pennitted to be located closer, or wall post indicating
valves used, providing they are set in locations by blank walls or without openings of not
less than 15 feet on eithcr side of the valve, clear to the roof, or permitted to be placed in
valVe rooms accessible only from the exterior, or exterior risers providing they are set in
locations by blank walls or without openings of not less than 15 feet on either side of the
valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to approval by the authority having
jurisdiction.
SECTION 5-14,1.5.1 - Scctional Valves is hereby amended by modifying the first
sentence and adding a second sentence as follows:
Section 5-14.1.5.1. Sectional Valves. Large private fire selVice main systems shall
have post indicating sectional controlling valves at appropriate points when the system
selVes more then five appurtenances in order to permit sectionalizing the system in the
event of a break or for making of repairs or extensions. Note: A hydmnt or a single fire
line sClVice to a building counts as one appurtenance.
SECTION 5-15.2,3 - Arrangement is hereby amended by modi lYing the first sentence of
section 5-15.2.3.5, as follows:
Section 5-15.2,3.5 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of
building and arranged so they are located immediately adjacent to the approved fire
department access road so that hose linp.s can be readily and conveniently attached to the
inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other
fire department connections.
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SECTION 6-1.1 - General is hereby amended by modifying section 6-1.1.3 by revising
the first sentence of the second paragraph and creating a new second sentence as follows:
Section 6-1.1.3 Any other sizes or shapes giving equal or greater sections
modulus shall be acceptable when certified by a registered professional engineer.
Detailed structural calculations shall be submitted.
SECTION 6-1.3 - Powder Driven Studs lInd Wclding Studs is hereby amended by
deleting the first sentence of section 6-1.3.1 and replacing with new language, and deleting
section 6-1.3.2 and replacing with new language, as follows:
Section 6-1.3.1 Welding studs, and the tools used for their installation shall be
listcd.
Section 6-1,3,2 The use of powder-driven studs is prohibited.
SECTION 6-4.5 - Sway Bracing is hereby amended by inserting a new paragraph after the I
second paragraph of section 6-4.5.9 and modifying figure 6-4.5.9, as follows:
Section 6-4.5.9 Earthquake bracing shall not be attached to light stIUctuml
members without a registered professional engineer's detail and wet-stamp certifYing
compliance with NFPA 13, or through approval by the specific truss manufacturer.
FIGURE 6-4,5,9 is hereby amended by deleting the portion relating to lag screws.
Ordinance NumberJ'~~lf
SECTION 6-4,7 - Hangers and Fastenel's Subjcct to Earthquakes is hereby amended by
deleting section 6-4-7.3 and substituting with new language and deleting 6-4-7.4 in its
entirety, as follows:
Section 6-4.7.3. Lag screws shall not be used to attach braces to the building
structure.
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SECTION 7-1 - Gencral is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Section 7-1 General. Whcn fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of
undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a
fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use,
with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m2). Warehouse fire sprinkler
systems shall be designed to Figure 7-4.2.2.1.1 (d) curve "G".
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at the time the pennit is
issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall
be the responsibility of the occupant to upgmde the system to the required density for the
ncw occupancy.
SECTION 7-2.3.1 - Gcneral is hereby amended by the addition of a second pamgraph to
section 7-2.3.1.1, as follows:
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Section 7-2.3.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall
be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the chief:
1. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate
pressure zone and multiplying the result by 0.433. The result shall be certified by
a professional engineer licensed in the State of California;
2. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3. Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water flow test fonn/directions to
document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or a professional
engineer licensed in the State of California. The result shall be adjusted in
accordance with the graduated scaled found in the guideline.
SECTION 8-1.1 - Working Plans is hereby amended by adding an additional sentence to
item 43 of section 8-1-1-1, as follows:
Section 8-1.1.1 Item 43. Flow test shall be completed within six months of the
plan submittal to Orange County Fire Authority.
C. SECTION 9102.8 - NFPA 13D, 1999 Edition, Installation of Spl'inkler
Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby
added as follows: .
SECTION 1-5.1 - Devices, Materials, Design and Installation is hereby amended by
the addition of the following language after the first sentence in this section:
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Section 1-5.1 Devices, Materials, Design and Installation. At least two spare
fire sprinkler heads of each type, temperaturc rating, and orifice size used in the system
shall be kept on the premise in a location approved by the Chief. Tools designed to
remove and replace each sprinkler head shall also be located with the spares.
SECTION 3-1 - Valves and Drains is hereby amended by deleting exception 1 without
substitution.
SECTION 3-2 - Prcssure Gauges is hereby deleted and substituted with the following:
Ordinance Number /L/tft!J
Section 3-2 PI'esslll'e Gauges. A t least one water pressure gauge shall be
installed on the riser assembly.
Section 3-6 - Alarms is hereby amended with the deletion of the exception and
addition of the following language after the first paragmph, including two new
exceptions, as follows:
Section 3-6 Alarms. Exterior alann indicating device shall be listed for outside I
selVice and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible
devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to
final approval by the Chief.
Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility
throughout the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intelVening doors
closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less
than 70 dBA.
Audible devices shall be powered from an uninteruptible circuit (except for over-
current protection) selVing normally operated appliances in the residence.
Exception # I: When an approved water flow monitoring system is
installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alann control panel.
Exception #2: When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310.9
are used to sound an alann upon waterflow switch activation.
SECTION 4-2 - Position of Spl'inklers is hereby amended by adding an additional
paragraph to section 4-2.3, as follows:
Section 4-2.3 In rooms or areas with slopes, multiple beams or construction
features creating conditio!ls where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head
placement exceeds parameters specified in the products listing, plans shall bear the wet-
stamp of a registered professional engineer certifying equal or greater protection than
prescribed in the 1999 Edition ofNFPA 13 D.
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Section 4-6 - Location of Sprinklers is hereby amended by deleting exception 3
and replacing it with a ncw exception 3, deleting exception 5 without replacement, and
adding an additional paragraph after the last exception, as follows:
Section 4-6 Location of Spl'inklers. Exception 3: Sprinklers may be omitted
from open attached porches, carports and similar open structures. Attached garages shall
be protected with listed quick response fire sprinklers spaced to protect a maximum area
of 130 square feet (12.1 m2). The diameter of the main or cross-main piping selVing the
lines in the garage shall be equal to the largest diameter piping on any main or cross main
within the system.
Adding the following paragraph after the last exception: All attics shall be
protected with intennediate temperature quick response heads which shall be located to
protect attic penetrations created by access scuttles or mechanical equipment.
D. SECTION 9102,9 - NFPA 13R, 1999 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler I
System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is
hereby addcd as follows:
SECTION 2-4.6 - Alarms is hereby amended as follows:
Section 2-4.6 Alarms. Local water-flow alanns shall be provided on all sprinkler
systems and shall he connected to the building fire alarm or water-flow monitoring
system where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories,
Ordinance Number ;'~ifl9
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dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 1006.2.9.1.1 of the 2000 California
Fire Code as requiring a fire alann system shall be provided with a minimum of one
approved interior alann device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be
minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of70 dBA with all
intelVening doors closed. Alanns shall be audible within all other living areas -within
each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alann or water-flow monitoring system,
audible devices shall be powered from an uninteruptible circuit (except for overcurrent
protection) selVing nonnally operated appliances in the residence.
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alann indicating device, listed for
outside selVice and audible from the access roadway that serves that building.
SECTION 2-5.1.7 - Position of Residential Sprinklers is amended by addition of
language at the end of the section 2-5.1.7.3, as follows:
Section 2-5.1.7.3 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and
discharge are not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slope, beams, or light
fixtures. In rooms or areas with multiple beams or construction features creating
conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head placement exceeds the
maximum allowable deflector distance specified in the products listing, plans shall bear
the wet-stamp of a registered professional engineer certifYing equal or greater protection
that prescribed in the 1999 Edition ofNFP A 13 R.
SECTION 2-6 - Location of Sprinklers Exception 4 is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklers. Exception 4: Sprinklers may be omitted
from penthouse equipment rooms, crawl spaces, floor ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and
other concealed spaces that are not intended for living purposes or storage. Sprinklers
may also be omitted from attics, which are not located over dwelling units. When attics
are sepamted by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per the OCF A amended
NFP A l3D section on head locations in attics of single family homes. All other attics
shall be protected per 1999 edition ofNFPA 13.
E. SECTION 9102.10 - NFPA 14, 2000 Edition, Installation of Standpipe,
Private Hydl'ant and Hose Systems is hereby added as follows:
SECTION 2-8.2 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section 2-8.2 The fire dcpartment connection shall have a minimum of two 2 W',
intemalthreadcd (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250 GPM per inlet
ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided with approved caps to protect
the system from entry of debris. The location of the FDC shall be approved and be no more
than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed
on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety
red.
SECTION 5-3.1 - Location of Hose Connections, General is hereby deleted and
replaced with the following:
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Sectiou 5-3.1 Location of Hose Connections, General Class I Standpipe hose
connections shall be unobstructed and shall bc located not less than 18 inches or more
than 24 inches above the finished floor.
Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not
less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.
Class III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located
not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
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F. SECTION 9102.11 - NFPA 20, 1999 Edition, Installation of Stationary
Pumps for FiI'e Pl'Otection is hereby added as follows:
SECTION 2-14 - Water Flow Test Devices is amended by deleting the first sentence of
section 2-14.1.2 and adding additional language, as follows:
Section 2-14.1.2 All new fire pump installations shall be designed to test the I
pump and suction supply and determine that the system is operating in accordance with,
the design. The flow shall continue until flow has stabilized. (See 11-2.6.3). The fire
pump(s) shall be designed to allow for testing of the fire pump(s) by both a listed and
approved exterior discharge test-header device(s) and a listed and approved metering
device that re-circulates the test water to the suction line or returns the test water to the
water source in accordance with Appendix A-2-l4.1.2 and A-2-l4.2.1.
G. SECTION 9102.12 - NFPA 24, 1995 Edition, Installation of Private Fh'e
Service Mains and Their AppUl'tenances is hereby added as follows:
SECTION 1-5 - Installation Work is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section 1-5 Installation Work. Installation work shall be done by fully
experienced and responsible contmctors licensed in the state to do this work. Work shall
not begin until plans are approved and appropriate permits secured.
SECTION 2-2 - Public Water Systems is hereby amended by deleting section 2-2.6 and
substituting with following new language.
Section 2-2.6 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water systems shall be
controlled by a post indicator valve of an approved type and located not less than 40 feet
from the building protected. Where the water authority has regulations regarding the
connection of private fire selVice mains, they shall apply. Where the water authority
requires back-flow protection the following methods or assemblies are acceptable:
I. An above ground assembly approved by the water authodty, painted OSHA
safety red, and with the valves locked in the open position. Valves controlling more than
100 sprinkler heads shall be monitored to an approved location.
2. A below ground assembly approved by the water authority and located in an
approved vault. The last valve on the assembly shall be controlled by an approved post
indicator device (see Fib'llre A-2.6 b). The post indicator device shall be painted OSHA
safety red, be locked in the open position and if controlling more than 100 sprinkler heads
monitored to an approved location.
Exception: Where it is impractical to locate post indicating
valve(s) 40 feet from the building served, they shall be pennitted to be located closer, or
wall post indicating valves used, providing they are set in locations by blanks walls or
without openings of not less than 15 feet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof, or
pennitted to be placed in valve rooms accessible only from the exterior, or exterior dsers
providing they are set in locations by blanks walls or without openings of not less than 15
teet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to approval by the
authority having jurisdiction.
SECTION 2-6 - Fire Department Connection is hereby amended by adding additional
language to the end of the first sentence of section 2-6.2 and deleting and replacing section
2-6.6, and modifYing the first sentence of section 2.6.9, as follows:
Section 2-6,2 Fire department connections shall be equipped with listed plugs or
caps, properly secured and arranged for removal by fire departments and shall be protected
from mechanical injury.
Section 2-6.6 The fire departmcnt connection shall contain a minimum of two 2 \1,"
inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant.
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The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the chief. If acceptable to
the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet
connections shall be painted OSHA safety red.
Exception I: When the system design demand is 500 gpm, including the
interior hose stream demand, or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 W' inlets
shall be provided.
Exception 2: The fire department connection may be located within 150 fect
of a private hydrant providing the fire department connection pipe is connected to the fire
sprinkler system by a stand-a1onc pipe that connects down-stream of the sprinkler system
check valve.
Section 2.6.9 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of building and
armnged so they are located immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access
road so that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without
interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department
connections.
SECTION 8-5 - Pipe Joint Assembly is hereby amended by modifYing the first sentence
in Section 8-5.2 and adding Section 8-5.3
Section 8-5.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated
with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material after assembly and prior to poly-tube
installation
Section 8-5.3 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be stainless steel.
SECTION 3-3 - Post Indicator Valves is hereby amended by deleting the exccption in
section 3-3.2 and replacing with the following:
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Section 3-3.2 Where it is impractical to locate post indicating valve(s) 40 feet
from the building selVed, they shall be permitted to be located closer, or wall post
indicating valves used providing they are set in locations by blank walls, or without
openings of not less than 15 feet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof, or pennilted
to be placed in valve rooms accessible only from the exterior, or exterior risers providing
they are set in locations by blanks walls or without openings of not less than 15 feet on
either side of the valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to approval by the
authority having jurisdiction.
SECTION 3-5 - Sectional Valves is amended by modifYing the first sentcnce of section 3-
5.1 and adding a second sentence as follows'
Section 3-5.1 Large private fire selVice main systems shall have post indicating
sectional controlling valves after five appurtenances in order to permit scctionalizing the
system in the evcnt of a break or for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single
fire line service to a building counts as one appurtenances.
SECTION 7-2 - Coating and Lining of Buried Pipe is hereby deleted and replaced with
the following:
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Section 7-2 Coating and Lining of Buried Pipe. All ferrous metal pipe shall be
lined, and steel pipe shall be coated and wrapped, with joints coated and wrapped after
assembly. All ferrous pipe and fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mill polyethylene
tube. The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground
use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
SECTION 8-6.2 - Methods of Restraining Fire Mains is hereby amended by adding a
sentence at the end of section 8-6-2-1, as follows:
Ordinance Number 1~88
Section 8-6,2,1 The trench shall be excavated for thrust blocks and inspected prior
to pour. Care shall be taken when fonning and pouring thrust blocks that fittings and joints
are not buried in concrete.
SECTION 8-7 - Backfilling is hereby amended by revising section 8-7.1 as
follows:
Section 8-7. 1 Backfill shall be well tamped in layers and wetted under and I
around pipes-to prevent settlement or lateral movement. Backfill shall consist of clean fill
sand to a minimum 12" below and to a minimum of 12" above the pipe.
23. APPENDIX I-B - LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE
BUILDINGS, is hereby amended by deleting Scction I - Scope and replacing with new
language and Section 6.1, item 2 - Special Provisions and Alternatives, Automatic
Sprinklers and substituting with the following:
Section 1 - SCOPE. These provisions apply to all existing high-rise buildings
constructed prior to the adoption of this appendix, each having floors used for human
occupancy located 75 feet (22 860 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access.
Section 6,1, item 2 Automatic Sprinklers. An approved automatic fire-
extinguishing system shall be installed throughout the building in accordance with the
requirements ofNFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V of this code. In addition to the main
water supply, a secondary on-site supply of water equal to the hydraulically calculated
sprinkler design demand plus 100 gallons (378.5 L) per minute additional for the total
standpipe system shall be provided. This supply shall be automatically available if the
principal supply fails and shall have a dumtion of30 minutes.
Sprinkler control valves and watertlow detecting devices shall be provided at the
lateral connection to the riser on each floor.
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24. APPENDIX II-A - SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE
AREAS is hereby amended by deleting section 18 - Unusual Circumstance and replacing
with new language and adding new sections: section 25 - Use of Equipment, section 26 -
Notice of Spark Arrester Requirement, and section 27 - Fuel Modification Requirements for
New Construction, as follows:
A. SECTION 18 - Unusual Circumstances is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
Section 18 - Unusual Circumstances
The chief may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures
designed to advance the purposes of this article if he detennines in any specific case that
any of the following conditions exist:
I. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare,
endangered and/or tlu'eatened species.
4. Stands or groves oftrees or heritage trees. I
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this appendix
undesirable or impractical.
B. SECTION 25 - Use of Equipment is added as follows:
Section 25 - Use of Equipment
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25.1 Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, opemte, or
cause to be opemted, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion
engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as
defined in Section 25.3 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed,
equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25.3.
25.2 Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to
this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from
the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
25.3 A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material spccifically
for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232
of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an intemal combustion engine that
uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest SelVice.
25.4 Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tmctors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system
is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State ofCalifomia.
25.5 Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass
through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and tJle
turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.
C. SECTION 26 - Notice of Spark Arrester Requirement is added as follows:
SECTION 26 Notice of Spark Arrester Requirement:
No person shall sell, offer for sale. lease, or rent to any person any internal
combustion engine subject to the provisions of Section 25 and not subject to the provisions
of Section 13005 of the Health and Safety Code, unless he provides a written notice to the
purchaser or bailee, at the time of sale or at the time of entering into the lease or rental
contract, stating that it is a violation of the UFC to use or opemte the engine in, upon or
adjoining any hazardous fire area, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as
defined in Section 25, maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed,
equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 27.
D. SECTION 27 - Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is added
as follows:
SECTION 27 - Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction: All new
buildings to be built or installed in areas containing combustible vegetation shall comply
with the following:
27.1 Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.
27.2 Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the chief
prior to the issuance ofa gmding pennit.
27.3 The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange
County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
27.4 The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the fuel modification shall be approved by the chief.
27.5 All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in Section 16.
APPENDIX II-A-2 - SPECIAL FffiE PROTECTION AREASNERY HIGH FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES is hereby added, as follows:
APPENDIX 1I-A-2 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREASNERY HIGH FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.
Section 1 - Scope The existence of structures in, or adjacent to, grass, brush-, or forest-
covered lands poses a risk to life and property from fires This includes the risk of an
uncontrolled fire spreading into structures, fire exposures from adjacent structures, and
structure fires spreading to wildland fuels. in order to mitigate the risks in these Special
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Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, provide safeguards to prevent
fire from occurring, and to provide adequate fire protection facilities to control the spread of
fires, all buildings structures, and lands located within Special Fire Protection ArealV ery
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be in accordance with Appendix I1-A-1.
Section 2 - DefInitions
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or more sides.
EXPOSED SIDES, For .the purpose of applying requirements to structures in
Special Fire Protection ArealV cry High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the exposed sides of a
structure shall be defined as the exterior wall of a srructure for which a 100 foot (480 mm)
perpendicular line drawn from any pOltion ofthat wall intersects the fuel modification zone
or any forest-covered, brush-covered, gmss-covered area or other land covered with
combustible vegetation. The two exterior walls perpendicular to this wall shall also be
considered "exposed sides" for the purpose of applying requirements.
RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDITION. In Special Fire Protection ^realVery
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, any existing building undergoing construction/room
addition within any 2-year period, in which the area of reconstruction is 75 percent or more
prior to the submittal of a building permit application, shall comply with all the code
provisions for new construction and this Appendix.
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREANERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
ZONE is any geographic area dcsignated by the Chief which contains the type and
condition of vegetation, topography, weather and structure density which potentially
increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires.
UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE. Includes structures with a roof and no more than
one side and structures having no roof or other covering. Unenclosed structures include
patio covers, decks and balconies.
Section 3 - Authority
The Chief shall have the responsibility to designatc all Special Fire Protcction
ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Section 4 - Fuel Modification Plans.
4.1 General. Fuel Modification plans shall be prepared in accordance with this
section.
4.2 Fuel Modification Plan. Preliminary fuel modification plans for all
improvements in areas containing combustible vegetation shall be submitted to the chief
concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map. Final fuel modification
plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of a gmding
pennit. The plans shall beet the eriteria set forth in the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel
Modification Guidelines For High Fire Hazard Areas.
Exception: The Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Building Official, may
waive the vicinity plan submittal requirements of this section.
4.3 Issuance of Grading or Building Pennits. No gmding permit or, if no !,'11Iding
permit is to be issued, no building pennit for new construction, shall be issued prior to the
submittal to and approval by the Fire Authority of vicinity and fuel modification plans as
required by this Section.
Section 5 - Street Widths
The minimum width of private and public streets shall not he less than 28 feet (8534
Imn). Private streets and driveways selVing no more than 3 dwellings and not exceeding
150 feet (45720 mm) in length shall not be less than 24 feet (7315 mm) in width.
Section 6 - Building Constl'llction Features
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6.1. General. In addition to other relevant provision of the adopted Building Code, all
structures located within Special Fire Protection AreaIVery High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones shall also be in accordance with Section 6.
6.2. Exterior Walls. The exposed side of exterior walls, including enclosed accessory
structures, shall be of non-combustible materials or I-hour fire resistive construction for the
exterior portion. No openings shall be pennitted in such walls.
EXCEPTION: 13/8 inch (34 mm) solid core doors, metal doors, and multi-
glazed windows and doors are pennitted.
6.3. Attic and Foundation Ventilation Openings. Attic or foundation ventilation openings in
vertical walls and attic roof vents shall not exceed 144 square inches (.09 m2) per opening
and shall be covered with metal louvers and \4 inch (6.25 mm) mesh corrosion-resistant
metal screen. Ventilation openings and access doors shall not be pennitted on the exposed
side of the structure.
6.4. Unenclosed Accessory Structures. Unenclosed accessory structures on the exposed
side, with openings between thc living area and the accessory structure, shall be of
noncombustible, one-hour fire-resistive or heavy timber construction.
EXCEPTION (: Where openings in the wall between the living area and
the accessory structure are protected by a fire assembly having a 20-minute fire-
protection rating.
EXCEPTION 2: The walking surface of balconies and decks may be
constructed on non-rated materials.
EXCEPTION 3: In lieu of fire protection as outlined in this section,
accessory structures may be protected by an approved residential automatic fire sprinkler
system.
6.5. Property Lines. Structure on adjacent properties shall be 5 fect (1524 mm) from
property lines or shall be separated by a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm).
EXCEPTION: Exterior walls with no openings are exempt from
requirements of this Section provided exterior portion of exterior walls shall be of non-
combustible or I-hour fire resistive construction.
6.6, Cornices, Eave Overhangs, Soffits and Exterior Balconies. Cornices, eave overhangs,
soffits, exterior balconies and similar architectural appendages and projections on the
exposed side of the stmcture shall be of noncombustible construction or enclosed in one-
hour fire resistive material or heavy timber construction confonning to Section 605.6 of the
UBC. Space between rafters at the roof overhangs shall be protected by non-combustible
materials or with double 2 inch (51 111m) nominal solid blocking under the exterior wall
covering. No ventilation openings or other openings shall be pennitted in eave overhangs,
soffits, between rafters at eaves or in other overhanging areas on the exposed side. of the
structure.
6.7. Roof Coverings. Roof coverings on structures in Special Fire Protection ArealVery
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be as follows:
c) New and Reconstruction. Roof Covering for new construction and
reconstlUction shall, as a minimum, be a Class A roof assembly.
d) Repairs and Additions. Repairs and additions of 10 percent or more of an
existing roof area shall be WIth a Class A roof covering.
6.8. Skylights. Skylights shall have a noncombustible frame glazed with dual glazing of
heat strengthened or fully tempered glass or shall be a * hour fire resistive assembly.
6.9. Automatic fire Extinguishing Systems. All new construction and reconstlUcted
structures located in Special Fire Protection AreaIVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler systerr,.
EXCEPTION: Accessory structurcs such as patio covers, storage sheds,
bridges, decks, carports, greenhouses or similar structures are exempt from requirements of
this section.
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Severity Zones
A property which is designated as being within a Special Fire Protection
AreaIVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone may later be excluded from within the Special
Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, upon a finding that inclusion
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of the property within a Special Fire Protection ArewVery High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone and the application of the requirements of this Appendix to the property are no
longer necessary for effective fire protection within the area to be excluded.
The procedures for excluding a property from within a Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and the requirements of this Appendix are set
forth in Sections 8 and 9 below. '
Upon detennination that the property shall be excluded from the Special Fire I
Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the property shall be relieved of
further compliance with this Appendix.
Section 8 - Conditional Exclusions
The Fire Chief finds that, under the following circumstances, an area previously
designated, as being within a Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone shall:
8.1. No longer be included within a Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone because the requirements of this Appendix are no longer necessary for
effective fire protection within the area to be excluded;
8.2. Be excluded from the requirements of this Appendix because, as a result of its
location and/or through required compliance with the provisions of any applicable Fuel
Modification Zone Guidelines in effect for the area as required by Section II, the area
will no longer be in, upon, or adjoi~ing a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone; and
8.3. Be removed from the Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone Map.
The conditions for such an exclusion (the "Exclusion Conditions") shall be as
follows:
8.3.4.A final subdivision or parcel map (a "Map") for the Property to be excluded
has been recorded in the official records of the County Recorder and that Map: I
a. Clearly identifies the Property to be excluded; and
b. Was approved subject to conditions of approval which include those conditions
described in Section 11;
8.3.5.Compliance with Section 11 Item 1 has bcen certified by the Fire Chief as
evidenced by its execution of a document in substantially the fonn of Section 11; and
8.3.6.Application for revision of the Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone map has been made to the Fire Chief, accompanied by all required
fees.
Section 9 - Petitions for Exclusions
A property within a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone may .be excluded from the Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone under circumstances other than those set forth in Section 11 provided that:
9.I.The legal or equitable owner of the property petitions the Fire Chief to have that
property excluded from the Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone and the requirements ofthis Appendix.
9.2.The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial evidence in the record, that
the requirements of this Appendix are not necessary for effective fire protection within
the area to be excluded.
9.3.The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial evidence in the record, that,
as a result of its location and/or through required compliance with the provisions of any
applicable Fuel Modification Zone Guidelines in effect for the area as required by Section I
11, the area will 'no longer be in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire Protection ArealVery
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
9.4.The Fire Chief may impose such conditions on the removal of properties from the
Special Fire Protection AreaiVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as may be required in
order for the Fire Chief to make these findings.
Section 10 - Additions (0 Special Firc Protection AreaNcry High Fire Hazard
Scverity Zones
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The Fire Chief may add areas to a Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone, including areas previously removed pursuant to Sections 8 and 9
above, if the Fire Chief finds, upon substantial evidence in the record, that the
requirements of this Appendix are required for effective fire protection within the area to
be designated a Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The
demonstrated failure of a property owner to substantially comply with any of the
conditions in Section 11 may constitute substantial evidence that imposition of the
requirements of this Appendix are required for effective fire protection within the
property to be re-designated. as a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone, provided that the property meets all other state and local requirements for
inclusion within a Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
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11.1. There shall be created and maintained on and/or adjoining the Property a fuel
modification zone (the "Fuel Modification Zone") which meets all standard fuel
modification requirements of the Fire Chief.
11.2. Compliance with any maintenance provisions of the applicable fuel modification
requirements shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of any applicable Fuel
Modification Zone Maintenance Guidelines, if adopted by the Fire Chief, or through any
other legal remedy available to the Fire Chief including fees, liens, prosecution and so
forth.
11.3. Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a homeowners'
association:
c. The conditions, covenants and restrictions recorded against all property within
the homeowners' association shall require specifically budgeted funds sufficient to meet the
ongoing maintenance obligations of the applicable fuel modification requirements.
d. The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an annual inspection
conducted by a representative of the Fire Chief in order to assure that the Fuel
Modification Zone continues to be maintained in compliance with the applicable fuel
modification requirements. A reasonable fee, to be established by the Fire Chief from
time to time, may be charged to each homeowners' association subject to the fuel
modification requirements to offset the costs of the annual inspection.
11.4. Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Special Fire Protection AreaIV ery
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be conshucted in compliance with all requirements of
the Unifonn Building Code and Unifonn Fire Code which are applicable to dwellings or
occupied structures which are built on lots within Special Fire Protection ArealVery High
Fire Hazard Severity Zones with the exception that sprinklers shall not be required unless
otherwise provided for by other applicable provisions of the Unifonn Building Code or the
Unifonn Fire Code. For purposes of this Section 11, adjoining means the first row of
buildings bordering a Special Fire Protection AreaIVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
11.5. Before Certificate or Occupancy (or its equivalent) is issued by the Fire Chief for
any Adjoining Structure, all requirements of Section 11 must first be satisfied to the
satisfaction of the Fire Authority.
11.6. All construction within a tract which is to be removed from a Special Fire
Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall have Class A roof
assemblies.
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Severity Zone Map
The Fire Chief shall cause an official map of the Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to be prepared. The map shall be reviewed
and updated on a three-yeiir basis or more frequently as deemed necessary. When a
property is excluded from a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone or added to a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone,
the Fire Chief shall cause the Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone map to be amended to reflect such exclusion or addition.
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26. APPENDIX H-D - RIFLE RANGES is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to
SECTION 1 - Pennits, as follows:
Section 1 - Permit. The requirement for a pennit shall apply to indoor or outdoor
firing, shooting or target ranges established, maintained or operated for the discharging of a
rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun or fireann.
27.
APPENDIX H-E - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS is hereby deleted and
replaced with the following:
APPENDIXH-E CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION PACKET. Hazardous
materials inventories shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the Orange County
Fire Authority Chemical Classification Packet.
28. APPENDIX III-A - FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby
amended by dcleting the exception in 5.2--Buildings Other than One- and Two-Family
Dwellings and substituting the following:
Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the
chief, may be allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5
Umin.).
29. APPENDIX III-B - FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby
amended, as follows:
TABLE NO. A-IIIB-l REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE FLOW MINIMUM NUMBER AVERAGE SPACING MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
REQUIREMENTS OF HYDRANTS BElWEEN HYDRANTS ANY POINT ON STREET OR
(GPM) (FEET),,2,3., FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
RO/lDWAY TO A HYDRANT'"
1750 or less 1 500 250
1751 - 2250 2 450 225
2251-2500 3 450 225
2501 - 3000 3 400 225
3001 - 4000 4 350 210
4001 - 5000 5 300 180
5001 - 5500 6 300 180
5501 - 6000 6 250 150
6001 - 7000 7 250 150
7001 or more 8 or more" 200 120
1 Spacing shall be reduced by 100 feet (30 480 mm) for dead-end streets or roads.
2. Where streets are provided with median dividers which cannot be crossed by
firefighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes
and having a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall
average 500 feet (152 200 mm) on each side of the street and be arranged 011 an alternate
basis up to a fire-flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute (26 495 Umin) and 400 feet
(122000 mm) for higher fire flow requirements.
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3. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not
needed for the protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be
provided at a spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (305 000 mm) to provide tor lmnsportation
hazards.
4. Reduce by 50 feet (15 240 mm) for dead-end streets or roads.
5. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute (3785 Umin) or fraction thereof.
6. Fire hydmnts snail be a minimum of 40 feet (12 192 mm) from any building with
the exception of detached one- and two-family dwellings.
7. In residential subdivisions, maximum hydrant spacing is 300 feet. This spacing
may be increases to 600 feet (182 880 mm) if all homes and attached garages are protected
with automatic tire sprinklers systems (13, 13D, or 13R) and fireflow requirements do not
exceed 2000 gpm.
30.
APPENDIX III-C -. TESTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding a new Section 4 to UFC Appendix Standard A-
III-C-l as follows:
SECTION 4 - PRIVATE HYDRANT SYSTEMS
31.
Section 4.1 Inspection and Testing. Private hydrant systems shall be inspected
and selViced aflnti~lIy: ai1d~the owner shall correct any deficiencies immediately. Hydmnts
shall be fluslted and the syst~ shall be flow tested to insure that the required water supply
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is available. All valves shall-.b'e\tested and opemted. All gaskets and caps shall be inspected
and the hydl-ant paint shah ~b1:n~intained in good condition. Hydrant blue-reflective street
markers and proteCtive b~rrieis shall be installed and maintained in good-<lrder.
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APPENDix. )'I-A'~ H~~RDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFICATION is hereby
amended by )ddi~~the.fo1l6~ng beginning pamgraph to SECTION I - SCOPE:
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Section 1 - Scopc. If confusion or conflict occurs with chemical classification,
final determination shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority's
chemical classification datahase."
SECTION 4. In adopting the Codes as set fOlth in this Ordinance the City Council finds,
detennines and declares, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, that the changes
or modifications to the Codes, other than those that are administrative in nature, are reasonably
necessary due to local climatic, geogl'llphic or topographical conditions in that:
A. Seal Beach is located adjacent to thc occan which creates extreme wind conditions
and severe fire dangers. Therefore, the amendments to the California Building Code set f0l1h in
Section 5-30 no. 35, is necessary.
B. The City is located in a region which has been identified as seismically active.
Therefore, the amendment to the California Building Code set forth in Section 5-30 nos. 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 are necessary.
C. The City's drinking water is safe for municipal uses. Certain natural constituents in
the ocean air and in the water, however, will react with ferrous piping. Therefore, the
amendments to the Califomia Plumbing Code set forth in Section 5-31 nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, and are
-necessary. '
D. Certain natural constituents in local soils are corrosive to gas piping. Therefore, the
amendment to the California Plumbing Code set forth in Section 5-31 nos. 10 and II arc
necessary.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragmph, sentence, clause or phmse
of this ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part hereof. The City Council
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of the City of Seal Beach hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection,
subdivision, pamb'l"aph, sentence, clause or plu'llse hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or
more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragmphs, sentences, clauses or phmses be declared
invalid.
PASSED, APPROVED. A ND ADOPTED by the City Co' ncil 0
meeting thereof held on the ~aA 'J. day of
e CitY,. oj Seal ~each at a
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
ATTEST:
ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
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1, Joanne M. Yea, City Clerk of ,he City of Seal Beach, CalifO! ~~, do hereby certifY that the
fore oing Ordinance is an orib>:inal copy of Ordinance Number 1ft. file in the office of
Cit k,' troduced at a meeting held on the day of
2002, and passed, approved and adopted b ll}e City Council of the
~o~ ~:~I.dBeac;Jr'" at a meeting held on the ~/I. ~ day of
~~.. _ ,2002 by the following vote:
ABSENT: Councilmembers
AYES: Councilmcmbe
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
and do hereby further certifY that Ordinance Number It/! f has been puhlished pursuant to the
Seal Beach City Charter and Re~olution Number 2836.
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(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
qounty of Orange
I am a citizen of the United States
and a resident of the county afore-
said; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or inter-
ested in the above-entitled matter.
I am the principal clerk of the printer
of the SEAL BEACH SU~, a
newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published weekly in the
City of Seal Beach, County of
Orange and which newspaper has
been adjudged a newspaper of
general circulation by the Superior
Court of the County of Orange, State
of California, under the date of '.
2/24/75. Case Number A82583; that
the notice of which the annexed is a
printed copy (set in type not smaller
than nonpareil), has been published
in each regular and entire issue of
said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following
dates, to-wit:
q~'L- { q~/1
all in the year 2002.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of
perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Dated at Seal Beach CA
this~day of ,J..... phVIIP , 2002.
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PUBLICATION PROCESSED BY:
THE SEAL BEACH SUN
216 Main Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-7555
Ordinance Number J'~~
This space is for the' County
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Proof of Publication of
SUMMARY ANDNOTICE OF
PUBUCHEARINGDRDlNANCE ,---- --.- .. -
NUMBER 1488 I
Ordl~~~ Nu-;"ber 1488 of the Ctty
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF 01 Seal Beach odopts by relBfOnce the
, SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA .. 2001 Callfoml8 BulldlnaCoae,lncor-
I ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE POlBllng Ihe "Uniform I!'ullding Code'
2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, Volumes 1. 2 And 3. 1997 Edlllan
I CODE, INCORPORATING THE Including all Appendices therelO: Ih~
.UNIFORM BUILDING CODE" VOL- , 2001 Call10mlB Plumbing Code Incor-
I UMES 1. 2 end 3, 1997 EDITION, ' POlBllrglhe"\JndoonPlu~booe.
, INCLUDING ALL'APPENDICES j 2000 EdllKln,lncJudlng all Appendices
THERETO. THE 2001 CAUFORNIA therelo; the 2001 eaDlornia Meehan.
PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORAT- lcel Code,looorporaUng Ihe .Unlform
ING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING . Mechanical Code". 2000 Edition,
CODE'", 2000 EDrTlON,INCLUDING, I Includl!lO aU Appendices IherelO: the
ALL APPENDICES THRERETO; 2001 Callfomla: Fire Code. Incorpo-
THE 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANI. 'r IBllng Ihe "Uniform FIIB CO<le", 2000
CAL CODE,INCORPDRATING THE . Edlllon,lncIudlng all Append~..thelB-
"UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", I .' to: the 2001 California l3ectrical Code,
. 2000 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL '. Incorporating the "National
, APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2001 Eleclrlcel Cilde", 1999 Edibon,lncJud- .
CAUFORNlA FIRE CODE, INCOII-' .I,ng all Append~..!herelo, end IncIIJd.
PORATING THE "UNIFORM FIRE I Ing Ihe 'Unlform AdmlnIS"e1ivecoo.
CODE" t 2000 EDmaN,lNCLUDlNG Provl~lons for the NalJonsl Electrlcal
ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE I' Code I 1999 EdItion, the "Umform
2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL HousIng Code", 1997 Ed''''; the"Uni.
CODE. INCORPORATING THE IonnAdmlnlslrBbveCods",1997Edl-
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", , lion: 'he "Uniform Sign COds", 1997
1999 EDITION INCLUDING ALL Edition; the "Umform Solar Energy
APPENDICES THERETO, AND Code", 2000 Edition: the .Umlorm
INCLUDING THE .UNIFORM BuddlngSecunlyCode', 1997 Edlllon'
ADMINISTRA TIYE CODE PROYI- ' the '\Jnlform Code for the Abalemeni
SIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELEC- 01 Dangerous BUlldlngs-, 1997 Edl-
TRICAL COIlE" 1999 EDITION; THE lion: the "Ur1Iorm SWImrru%':.:' Spa
.UNIFORM HOUSING CODE", 1997 end Hal Tub coo.', 2000 , end
EDITION; THE .UNIFORM ADMIN- AppendIX Chapler 1 oIlhe Cellfomle
ISTRATIVE CODE". 1997 EDITION; Code for BuJlWlg Conservellon,lncor-
THE .UNIFORM SIGN CODE". 1997 p,<?lBllng Appendix Chepler 1 ollhe
EDITION' THE "UNIFORM SOLAR Unllorm Code for BUilding Conser-
._ -.. ..._._:__~_u~..,.._~ .__ _ vatloo-,1997Edlllon,malungamend_
'NERGY CODE" 2000EDITION I menlS !herela, end emending poI1Ion&
iHE "UNIFORM BUILDING SECU: .1 ~ ~~r 5 h'" Ihe Code oj the Clay
~:JJI~-:'E~. ~9~h~DITIONi THE'~ O~:CNumber 1488 was Intro-
ABATEMENt OF DA~g:R~tl~., .duced at the regular City Council
BUILDINGS", 1997 EDITION' THE I ~eellng '" September 9, 2002, end
.UNIFORM SWIMMING POD~ SPA' ,.:\:'.::. was epproved by 1I1elol-
: .nd HOT TUB CODEII. 2000 EDI. !. -," . '.. --.,
TION,.end APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 . AYES' : Anlo.
OF Tt1E CALIFORNIA CODE FOR' .
BUILDINCl CONSERVATION Cempbell
INCDRPORATlNCl APPENDIX . " E:"'""
CHAPER 1 OF THE "UNIFORM .' , noon
; CODE FOR BUILDINCl CONSER- Yosl
YATION".19117 EDITION, MAKING NOES: None
AMENDMENTS THERETO AND
AMENDINCl PORTIONS OF CHAP-
ITER 5 OFTHE CODE OF THE CITY, ABSENT:_e
. OF SEA.L BEACH " : , ABSl'AIN: None
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Orange
I am a citizen of the United States
and a resident of the county afore-
said; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or inter-
ested in the above-entitled mailer.
I am the principal clerk of the printer
of th~ SEAL BEACH SUN, a
newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published weekly in the
City of Seal Beach, County of
Orange and which newspaper has
been adjudged a newspaper of
general circulation by the Superior
Court of the County of Orange, State
of California, under the date of
2/24/75, Case Number A82583; that
the notice of which the annexed is a
printed copy (set in type not smaller
than nonpareil), has been published
in each regular and entire issue of
said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following
dates, to-wit:
'1-\ 2- 9"-1 q
all in the year 2002.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of
perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Dated at Seal Beach, CA:f,~f/-...e~tyr/
this L O'j day of --;-~ ' 2002.
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PUBLICATION PROCESSED BY:
THE SEAL BEACH SUN
216 Main Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-7555
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Clerk's Filing Stamp
Proof of Publication of
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lhalthe
City COUI1ClI of the City of Seal Beach
will hold a public hearing on Monday,
September 23. 2002 al 7:00 p.m. In
the CIly Counal ChaJrlJers. 211 Eighth;
Slreet, Seal Beach. California, to COn"-
sider adoption of Ordinance Number
14B8,1he codes ""BlBnced In the &l.IJ.
jecl ordinance. and the smendmenls
10 ponlons 01 ChaPl8l5 of the Code of
the Clly of Seal l:Jeach. The codes'
referenced In Ordnance Number 1488
are available for InsoecUon at the office
a'the City Clerk. 211 Eighth Street.
Seel Beech; telephone (562) 431.
, 2527. Ordinance Number 1488 has
I been developed to make Ihe City
Municipal Code conslBtent with stale
I regulaUons, provide for the specific'
City amendments. provide adequate
health, safety and weUare protections
to local citizens: and standardize the
ordinance requirements with sur-
rounding jurisdICtions' rpqulrements.
The moc:hhcaUons 10 the various Cal.
IfomB and Uniform Codes contain vllel
provisions regarding administrative
procedures, roofing matenals, and
spnnkllng systems, and other Similar
matters necessllated by the City's '
unique locatlonal clrcumslances.
Many ollhe proposed modUlcallons
are earned over lrom the previously
approved modification to the 1991,
1994, end 1997Unllonn Codes, which
were adopted by the CUy Council In
January, 1992, JanuBry 1995. and
June 1999 respectively The ref1'\8ln-
log amendments renect chanalrcJ con-
dlllOns and Improvements 10 tfJe codes
since the adoption of the appropriate
1991, 1994. and 1997UllIfoonCodos.
The Ordinance under conSideration
Includes the amendments to the Unf-
I form Fire Code, 2000 Edlllon. as
requested by the Orange County Fire
Aulhorlly. ....
At the above lime BI'ld place 'all inter-
ested persons may be heard II so
desired. If you chell8l1gethe P~sed
acUons In court, you may be llmfted 10
raising only those Issues you or some"
one else raised at the public hearing
described In this notice, or In wrlnen
correspondence deltverecllO the City
of Seal Beach 8t, or prior 10, the putJ.
lie heanng. , "
DATED this 9th day 01 september,
. 2002. ' .
:' Joanne M. Yea, City Clerk
City 01 Seal Beach
Publish on September 12 and Ssp.
tember 19, 2OOlI!. .
Sunmary and NoIIee 01 P,ubllc Hear-
Ing .
Ordinance No. 1488, Adoption 01.
2001 Celdomle Codee
S~ernber4,2002
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Orange
I am a citizen of the United States
Ind a resident of the county afore-
aid; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or inter-
ested in the above-entitled matter.
I am the principal clerk of the printer
of the SEAL BEACH SUN, a
newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published weekly in the
City of Seal Beach. County of
Orange and which newspaper has
been adjudged a newspaper of
general circulation by the Superior
Court of the County of Orange, State
of California, under the date of
2/24/75. Case Number A82583; that
the notice of which the annexed is a
printed copy (set in type not smaller
than nonpareil), has been published
in each regular and entire issue of
lid newspaper and not in any
pplemen~ thereof on the following
ates, t{-~: U 0
all in the year 2002.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of
perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Date<1 at::eal Beach, CA,
this It.... day of OctQku,/. 2002.
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PUBLICATION P CESSED BY:
THE SEAL BEACH SUN
216 Main Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-7555
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Ordinance Number /~88
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SUMMARY. ORDINANCE
NUMBER 1488-ADOPnNG
BUILDING CODES AND CODES
BY REFERENCE '
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1488
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
EtmTLED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF I
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA I
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE I '
2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING,
CODE, INCORPORATING THE'
"UNIFORM BUILDING CODE" VOL- I
UMES 1.2 end 3, 1997 EDITION, I
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES
THERETO: THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORAT_
ING THE 'UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE", 2000 EDlTlON,INCWDING
ALL APPENDICES THRERETO;
THE 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANI-
CAL CODE, INCORPORAT-
ING THE 'UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE", 2000 EDmaN,lNCLUDlNG
ALL APPENDICES THERETO: THE '
2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
INCORPORAnNG THE "UNIFORM
FIRE CODE", 2000 EDITION,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES
THERETO; THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPO-
RAnNG THE "NATIONAL ELEC.
TRICAL CODE", 1888 EDITION,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES
THERETO, AND INCLUDING THE
"UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE
NAnDNAL ELECTRICAL CODE",
1888 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE", 1887 EDmON;
THE "UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE", 1887 EDmON; THE "UN~
FORM SIGN CODE", 1897 EDmON:
THE 'UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY
CODE", 2000 EDlTlON; THE "UN~
FORM BUILDING SECURITY
CODE", 1897 EDmON: THE 'UN~
FORM CODE FOR THE ABATE-
MENT OF DANGEROUS BUILD-
INGS", 1997 EDmONj THE .UNI..
: FORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA ond
HOT TUB CODE", 2000 EDITION,
ond APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 OF
THE CALIFORNIA, CODE FOR
BUILDING CONSERVATION,
INCORPORATING APPENDIX
CHAPTER 1 OF THE 'UNIFORM
CODE FOR BUILDING CONSER.
VAnON", 1887 EDmON, MAKING
AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAP-
TER5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH
Ordinance Number 1488 was con-
s1del8d under public "",,ring. 18C8N8d
88COnd reading, and was adopted by
the CIly Councll8llho rogul8r mooting
lhoroo/hIlld 00 _boir 231d, 2002.
AYES. Antos, tampell,OoBne,
Larson, Yost
NOES: None Motion Carried
CopIes of Ordinance Number 1488
0.. _bIB fnlm the oIIico of the CIty
Cieri<, Oily Hili, 211 - 8th Slrottt. S80I
Bo8Ch:
telephone (5B2) 431-2527
DATED THIS 27th doy of Sep18m-
bor, 2002,
Joanne M. Yea, City Clerk
Clly of Seal Beach