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ORDINANCE NUMBER /1jJ,f
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH AMENDING TITLES 5 AND 9 OF THE
SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subsection S of Section 5.10.005 ofTitle 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) rclating to definitions is hereby amended to read as follows:
"S. "Commission merchant or broker": a person who by authodty acts
as an intermediary, representative, or agent, on behalf of, or in the place of
another person in the purchase or sale of commodities, insurance, real or
personal property, stocks, bonds, securities, notes, negotiatioil of contracts
for personal or professional services or appearances and receives
compensation, either directly or indirectly, in the form of commission or
otherwise, whether or not the operation of such business customarily
includes the actual possession, custody or control of tlle foregoing,"
Section 2. Section 5,10,005 of Title 5 (BUSINESS, LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to definitions is hcreby amended by renaming "J}" as "KK"
and adding "JJ" to read as follows:
"JJ "Location": an individual, contiguous site of a business. If a
business is sited on multiple contiguous parccls, the combined parcels
shall constitute one Location."
Section 3. Subsection B3 of Section 5.1 0,0 15 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES
AND REGULATIONS) relating to Business License Tax Requirements is hereby
amended to allow the pro-ration of business licensc fees as follows:
"B. Business license taxes shall be paid in advance in lawful money of
the United States of America in accordance with the following due dates
unless otherwise specifically provided herein:
3, New Businesses, Busincss licensc taxes for new businesses
commenced after the first day of July are due within 30 days of the
commcneement datc. The tax for a ncw business shall be the annual
amount unless the business commences ill' the second half of a fiscal
year, in which case the tax shaIl be Y, of the annual amount. In
subsequent years taxes shall be due on the first day of July."
Section 4. Subsection 10 of Section 5,lO.025.A of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES
AND REGULATIONS) relating to tax rate: schedules is hereby amended by adding
launddes as follows:
"10. Clcaning and pressing establislunents, This includes without
limitation launddes and dry cleaning, dyeing and blocking of
wearing apparel and fabrics."
Section 5, Section 5,\ 0,045 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to business licenscs is hereby amcndcd by deleting Subsection
F and amending Subsection A to read as rollows:
Ordinance Number /6:J.f
"A. Every person required to pay the business license taX shall submit
an application on a city-provided fonn. In the application for the
business license, the applicant shall specify an address within the
city to which correspondence, may be sent by the city to the
licensee, and a local telephon~ nwnber that the city may call to
contact the licensee. The applicant must consent to such
communications by the city at that address and phone number prior
to issuance of the business license, In the event the licensee
relocates or changes the phone number, the licensee shall notify
the collector in writing, at least ten business days prior to the
change. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the licensee may not
change the address to an address outside of the city, and the
licensee may not change the telephone number to a non-local
nwnber."
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Section 6. Section 5,10,060 of Title- 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to separate licenses requirements is hereby amended by
adding subsection F to read as follows:
"F. All funds derived from conducting a business in tile city shall be
deposited into a separate fund or bank account and shall not be
commingled with any other fund or account."
Section 7. Subsection A of Section 5.10.075 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES
AND REGULATIONS) relating to replacement licenses is hereby amended to require
that new business locations confonn to the city zoning ordinance as follows:
"A. A business license holder may obtain a replacement license when
the business associated with tile license is relocated. The replacement
license shall not be issued until the city has detennined that the new
location confonns to the zoning ordinance. The original business license, I
shall be relinquished concurrently with the issuance of the replacement
license, "
SectionS, Section 5.10.095 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to records is hereby amended to read as follows:
"~ 5.10.095 Records.
All persons subject to tbis chapter shall keep complete records of business
transactions, including sales, receipts, purchases, and other expenditures.
Such rccords shall be retained for examination by city representatives for a
period of 3 years. No person required to keep records under tbis section
shall refuse to allow city representatives to examine such records at
reasonable times and reasonable places.
For purposes of this section, "reasonable places" shall mean locations
within the city or within 35 miles of the city limits. In the event records
arc kept further than 35 miles from the city limits, the person required to
keep the records shall be responsible for all reasonably necessary travel
expenses of the city representatives, inCluding but not limited to mileage,
airfare, food, lodging, and time billed by consultants while. traveling. The
detennination of whether expenses are reasonably necessary shall be at the
sole discretion of the city."
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Section 9, Section 5.10.100 of Title' 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to license verification is hcrcby amended to authorize the
chief of police and city attorney to render assistance in the enforcement of this chapter as
follows: '
"~ 5.10.100 License Verjfication.
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Ordinance Number J?J..4
At any reasonable time city representatives may enter a business subject to
this chapter for verification of receipt of a business license, It shall be the
duty of the collector to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. Thc
chief of police and city attomey may rendcr assistance in the enforcement
ofthis chapter as may bc requested by the collector or the city council."
Section 10, Section 5.45,035B.6 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to grounds for denial of massage permits is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"6. The applicant, or a partner or shareholder affiliated with the
applicant's partnership or corporation, is a person who has engaged in
disqualifying conduct. This determination shall be made based on a
background investigation,"
Scction II, Section 5.45,075B.4 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to grounds for denial of massage pennits for massage
tcchnicians is hereby amended to read as follows:
"4. The applicant is a pcrson .who has engaged in disqualifying
conduct. This detennination shall be made based on a background
investigation."
Section 12. Subsections C, D, E and F of ~ 9.30.025, Billing, Delinquency and
Security Deposit, of Title 9 (PUBLIC PROPERTY, PUBLIC WORKS, AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS) are hereby amended to read as follows:
"C. The basic penalty for nonpayment of water service charges by the
due date shall be 10% of each month's charges for the first month
delinquent. In addition to the basic penalty, there shall be a penalty of
0,5% per month for nonpayment of the charges and basic penalty.
D. Once water service has been terminated, the service of a delinquent
user shall not be resumed until the user's account has been made CUlTent
and a reinstatement fee has been paid. The reinstatement fee amount shall
be set by city cowlcil resolution. The director may rcmove a meter, and
take any other appropriate action, upon detennining that tenninated water
service has been unlawfully restored. This paragraph shall not apply to
the furnishing ofwatcr to a subsequent tenant, or to the fumishing of water
to the property owner in tile event tile tenant vacates the premises.
E, Tenant residential users shall submit a security deposit prior to
establishing an account. The security deposit shall be in an amount
detemlined by the director. The security deposit shall not exceed three
times the estimated average monthly bill if water is billed separately to tile
user, or twice the average periodic payment if the user pays for water as a
part of his or her rent. In the event of nonpayment of all or a portion of
the bill, the security deposit shall be applied to the final bill issued when
water service is terminated, No propeliy owner or subsequent tenant shall
be liable for any charges or penalties for water service furnished to a
delinquent tenant residential user, This paragraph shall not apply to
master-metered apartment buildings,
F. In addition to any other remedy provided in this chapter for the
enforcement and collection of delinquent bills, all charges and penalties
shall be a lien against the property to which the water service was
furnished. Notwithstanding the foregoing, tile City shall nut impose a
lien on residential properties for the' delinquent rates or charges of a
tenant, except for master-metered aparti'nent buildings,"
Section 13, Chapter 9.55, Building Code, is added to Title 9 (PUBLIC PROPERTY,
PUBLIC WORKS, AND BUILDING REGULATIONS) to read as follows:
Ordinance Number ~
"Chapter 9.55 Building Code
9.55.005
Codes Adopted by Reference. l~ 5-1)
A. Exccpt as hereinaller provided in this chapter, the codes
listed bclow are adopted by reference as thc Building and Safety Code of
the City of Seal Beach:
I. California Building Code, 2001 Edition (Palt 2 of
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the Unifonn
Building Code, 1997 Edition,
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2, California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4
of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the
Unifonn Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition.
3. Califomia Plwnbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition, .
4. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Codc,
2000 Edition,
5. Unifonn Housing Code, 1997 Edition.
6. Unifonn Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1997 Edition.
7. Uniform Sign Code, 1997 Edition.
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8, California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 3 of
Title 24 of the California Code of Rcgulations), incorporating the National
Electrical Code, 1999 Edition. "
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9. California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9 of Title
24 of thc California Code of Regulations), incorporating the Uniform Fire
Code, 2000 Edition, including Appendices I-B through VI-I thereof, and
excluding Appendices II-h, VI-D, and, VI-G, and the 1997 Unifonn Fire
Code Standards, including Appendix A-II-F.
10, Uniform Solar Energy Code, 2000 Edition,
II, Unifonn Building Security Code, 1997 Edition.
12. Uniform Administrative Codc, 1997 Edition.
13. Appendix Chapter I of thc Califomia Code for
Building Conservation, 2001 Edition (Part 10 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Rcgulations), incorporating the 1997 Unifonn Code for Building
Conservation.
B. One copy of each of the above codes shall be maintained
by the cily clerk tor use and examination by the public.
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C. All amendments to codes adopted herein by reference shall
be considercd as part of the Building and Safety Code.
9.55.010
Applicability. l~ 5-2]
Ordinance Number I?~~
The provisions of this chapter shaiI apply to the construction,
removal, alteration, moving or rcpair 'of any work or equipmcnt on any
premises within the city except work:
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9.55.015
Of the federal government, the state or the county.
Located on property owned by a public school district.
Located primarily in the public way.
Consisting of public utility wiring.
Otherwise specifically excepted by this code,
Engineering Data. lfi 5-5)
Computations, related diagrams and other engineering data
sutlicient to show the correctness of the stlUctural, electrical, mechanical,
plumbing and other plans shall be submitted when required by the
building otlicial.
9.55.020
Building Pel'mit Requirement. lfifi 5-6, 5~6A)
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip,
use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or pennit the
same to occur unless a separate building pennit for each building or
stlUcture has first been obtained from the building official.
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B.' Paragraph A shall not apply to the following:
I. Structures placed in public streets, alleys and
sidewalks pursuant to a public works pennit, except those regulated by
Chapters 32 and 33 of the Unifonn Building Code,
2, Buildings or structures owned by the. federal
government, the state, the county, a public school district, or any other
building and/or structures exempt under state law (i.e., hospitals, nursing
homes, etc,).
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leased structures.
Work done by city cmployees on city-owned or
4. Waterfront and marine structures for which a public
works pelmit has been obtained,
5. Masonry planter boxes not more than 18" in height.
6. Fences less than 36" in height above grade.
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7. Unroofed walks, platfonns, driveways and slabs not-
more than 18" above grade and not over any basement or story below
located on private property.
8, Application of hot or cold paint or other roof
coating on a roofofa building.
9. Installation of a row of ceramic tile not exceeding
6" in height around a bathtub or a laundry tub.
10, Replacement of broken or damaged ceramic tile in
an existing installation.
Ordinance Number /6 ~ 1
11. Plastcr patching not in cxcess of 10 square yards of
interior or exterior plaster.
12. Installation or removal of a household type or single
installation unit system or refrigenition that' is self-contained and,
hermetically sealed, a single type ofrefrigeration of 22 cubic feet capacity
or less, N.E.M.A. rating, that is self-containcd, that employs no other type
of refrigerant than freon or methyl chloride, 'a single unit typc of
refrigeration of IS cubic' feet capacity or less, N .E.M.A. rating, that
employs sulphur dioxide refrigerant.
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13. Pools not over I' 6" in depth, where there is no
electrical or plumbing installation.
14. Any portablc heating appliance.
15. Any portable ventilating cquipment.
16. Any portable comfort cooling unit.
17. Any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any
comfort heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
18. Rcplacement of any component plllt or assembly of
1Il1 appliance that does not alter its original approval and complies with
other applicable requircmcnts of this code.
19. Any portable evaporative coolcr.
20. Any refrigeration cquipment for which a pennit has
been issued pursuant to this code.
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21. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, wastc or vent
pipe; provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or
vent pipe be or become defective such that it is necessary to remove and
rcplace the same with new material, the same shall be considcred new
work and a pennit shall be procurcd and inspections made as hereinafter
provided.
22. Clearing of stoppage or the repairing of leaks in
pipes, valves, or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the
replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipcs or fixtures.
23. One story detached accessory buildings, limited to:.
prefabricated tool 1Il1d storage sheds not exceeding 120 square feet, and
playhouscs and similar structures not exceeding 50 square feet.
24. Oil derricks.
25. Movable cases, counters and partitions 110t over 5'
high.
26. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the
capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to dilllDeter
or width does not exceed 2:1.
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27. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
28. Temporary motio!1 picture, television and theater
stagc scts and scenery.
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Ordinance Number l'Sa4
29. Prefabricated swimmi11g pools accessory to a Group
R, Division 3 Occupaney in which the pool walls are entirely above the
adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
9.55.025
Moving Buildings. IU 5-7 thru 5-14)
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A. Any person proposing to move a building into the city from
outside the city, or to move a building from a location within the city to
another location within the city, shan submit the following to the building
official: .
I. Three copies of plans containing the following;
a. Site plan of the lot to which the building is
to be located with the building shown on the lot.
b. Foundation plan.
c. Complete floor plan and all elevations.
d. All electrical, gas and water facilities i11 the
building as well as the service location of same.
e. Location ofsewer service into the building.
2. Infonnatio11 as to when the structure was built and
the applicable codes in effect at the time.
3. Copies of building permits if available.
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4. NlIlDe of Icgal owner of building and lot to which
building is to be located.
5. Any other information required by the building
official to detellnine the safcty of the building.
B. The building ofiicial shall physically inspcct the building
prior to its transportation to insure that it is safe or may be made safe.
Conditions may be imposed as deemed necessary to insure the building is
safe. The owner of the building shall agree in writing to make such
changes prior to the issuance of the movi11g pennit.
C. Thc owner shall post a b011d (surely or cash) with the city,
in favor of the city for the cost of work required to be done in order to
comply with the conditions of tile moving pcnnit. Upon fulfilling all
conditions imposed 011 the moving permit and issuance of ccrtificate of
occupancy, 1Il1Y unused pOltion of the b011d will be retu1l1ed to the owner.
D. Building permits and plan chcck fces must be paid based on
the value of work to be done.
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Inspections will be made by the building depllltment for all
work.
F. Up011 issuance of thc moving permit the owncr shall
an'angc with the public works department and police depaltment for the
necessary transportation permits to physically move the building into or
through the city. .
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G. No building shall remain on W1Y stieet for longcr than eight
hours and if leU on the street during tl~e hours of darkness, 11ecessary red
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Ordinance Number / 5 ~ Lj
lights as approved by the police department and city engineer shall be
provided and maintaincd in working order.
H. The application, plwls and specifications filed by an
applicant for a building, mechanical, plumbing, sewcr and/or electrical
permit shall be checked by the building official. Such plans shall be
reviewed by other departments of the city to check compliance with the
laws under their jurisdiction. If the building o11icial is satisfied that the
work described in a permit application and the plans filcd therewith
confolln to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws, and that
the applicable fee has been paid, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.
Whcn tlle building official issues tlle permit, "APPROVED." shall be
endorsed in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications.
Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed without
authorization from the building official, and all work shall be done in
accordance with the approved pla11s. "Plan changes and additional plans
rcquire approval by the building ofiicial prior to thcir incorporation into
the work.
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The building ofiicial may issue a building, plumbing, sewer or
clectrical permit for the construction part of the building or structure
before tlle entire plans and spccifications for tlle whole building or
structure have becn submitted or approved. Issuance of such a pellnit
shall not constitutc a guaranty that the pennit for thc cntire building or
structure will be granted.
On existing premises on which swimming pool installations are to
be altercd, repaired, or renovated, deviations from the provisions of this
code are pennitted if neccsslll)' a11d tirst approved by the building official.
The issuance or granting of a pennit or approval of plans shall not
prcvent the building official from thereafter rcquiring the correction of
errors in the plans and specifications or from preventing construction
operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or
from revoking any certificate or approval when issued in error.
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Nothing containcd in this code shall be construed to restrict the
use, nor to require any person to reinstall, reconstruct, alter, change or
remove any structural, plwnbing, mechanical or electrical wiring or
equipment that complied with laws of this jurisdiction in effect before the
effective date of tllis codc, unless the slllDe is dangerous, unsafe or
hazardous to life or property.
Additions or alterations to, and alterations and renewals of existi11g
installations, shall be madc in compliance with the provisions of this code.
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following:
Permits required by this code shall be issued to the
J. A person who both:
a. Holds a valid unexpired and unrevoked
contractor's license as issued by the state c011tractor's licensing board plus
a city business lice11se.
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b. Files a celtificate of worker's compe11sation
insurance, or a certificate of exemption from workcr's compensation
insurance.
2. An owner of any single flllDily building, or
dwelling, not exceeding 3 stories including appurtc11ances thereto, who
contracts for such a project with a lice11sed and insured c011tractor or
Ordinance Number 15'~ t/
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contractors. Electrical, sewer, mcchanical and plumbing permits shall be
issued to liccnscd contractors only.
J. Any permit required by this code may be issued to any
owner to do any work regulated by this code in a structure, building or a
dwelling, including the usual acccssory buildings and quarters i11
conncction with such buildings, provided that all of the following criteria
are satisfied:
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I. The owner shall personally purchase all material
and shall personally, or through the owner's employees, perfonn all labor
in connection therewith.
2. Such structure, buildi11g or dwelling unit, Witll or
without accessory buildings 1Il1d quarters or appurtenances thereto, is not
intended or offered for sale.
3. Thc owner files a certificate of consent to self:
insure, or a celtificate of worker's compL'l1sation insurance, or a certificate
of exemption fi'om worker's compensation insurance.
4. The owner shall complete and return prior to pennit
issuance an owner-verification form as required by California Health 1Il1d
Safety Code Section 19831, 1Il1d as prepared or amended by the building
official.
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K. Any person rcgularly employing I or morc joumeymen
mechanics and/or maintenance men for the purpose of installation,
alteration, maintcnance or repair 011 such person's commercial or
industrial buildings and premises, shall make monthly reports within 15
days following the end of each month coveri11g all installations, additions
or alterations and shall pay for each the permit fees provided for by this
code. All such work shall bc installed and done in accordance with the
provisions of this code; and such work shall be subject to inspcction by the
building official to the same exte11t as all othcr similar work for which
such inspection is provided. Single projects valued in excess of $200 shall
provide drawings, updated monthly, to the building ofiicial. A written
request, approved by the building official, shall be submitted in advance of
this progrlllD.
L. No perso11 shall allow any other person to do or cause to be
done work undcr a permit secured by a permittee except persons in the
permittee's employ.
9.55.030
Retention of Plans. [fi 5-15]
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A. One set of building ofiicial-approved plans, specifications
and computations shall be retained by the building ofiicial as required by
state law, and I set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned
to the applicant, which set shall be kept on the site of such building or
work at all times during which the authorized work is in progress. This set
of approved plans (plus future plW1S or changes that the building ofiicial
has stampcd approved) shall be the only plan used for inspections requircd
by this chapter.
B. Plans submitted for chccking for which no penni't is issued,
and on which no actio11 is taken by the applicllllt for 180 days, may bc
returned to the last known address of the applicant, or destroyed by the
building ofiicial. The building official may extend the time for action by
the applicllllt for a period of 180 days upon request by' tlle applicant
showing that uncontrollable circumstances have prcvented action lrom
bcing taken. No application shall bc cxtendcd more tllan once. In order to
Ordinance Number I? tA 'I-
renew action on the plans, a paymen'~ of a new plan chcck fee shall be
made.
9.55.035
Building Fees. [~~ 5-3B, 5-16)
A. A fee for each building, sewer, electrical and demolitio11
permit shall be paid as per the fee schedule established by city council
resolution. The determination of value or valuation shall be made by the
building official i11 accordance with city council rcsolution.
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B. In addition to any other penalty imposed, any person who
shall commence work for which a pcnnit is required without first having
obtained the permit shall, if subsequently granted the permit, pay double
the pennit cost fixed to such work plus a special investigation fee if a
special investigation is required. 1bis provision shall not apply to
emergency work when it has been proven to the satisfaction of the
building ofiicial that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not
practical to obtain a pennit before comme11cement. In all cases of
emergency work, a pcnnit must be obtaincd as soon as it is practical to do
so, and if tllere be an wrreasonable' dclay, a double permit fee shall be
charged.
C. The fee for supplementary pennits to cover any additional
valuation for work included in the original permit shall be the difference
between the fee paid for the OIiginal permit and the fee which would have
been required had the original permit included the entire valuation. Plan
check fees shall be paid for the supplemcntary work. The fee for a
building penllit autllOrizing changes from approved plans or specifications
shall be the fee required for a valuation equal to the increase in valuation
caused by the change, but no refund shall be made if tlle change causes a
reduetion in valuation.
9.55.040
Plan Checking Fees. l~ 5-171
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When the valuation of the proposed construction excecds $1,000
and a plan is required to be submitted, a plan chccking fee shall be paid to
the building ofiicial at the time of'submitting plans and specifications for
checking. The plan checking fces shall'be as established by city council
resolution.
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Dcmolition Pcrmit Fees. [~5-181
Existing buildings or structures or portions thereof, including
sewer, plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations requiring
demolition in whole or part, shall pay the required dcmolition pennit fees.
9.55.050
Inspcctions. l~~ 5-19 thm 5-2~, 5-24 thru 5-26)
A. All construction or work for which a pcnnit is rcquired
shall be subject to inspection by the building official, and certain types of
construction shall havc continuous inspection by special i11spectors as
specified in this chapter. The pennittee shall coordinate the sequence of
on-site construction between and with the subcontractors or the electrical,
plwllbing, mechanical or sewer contractors working concurrently with a
general c011tractor. The pennitlee's agent 'shall be a fully authorized
employee or otlicial of the permittee with complete control of the
permittee's employees and the subcontractors; provided, however, that this
requircment shall not apply to (i) an electdcal, plwnbing, mcchlll1ical or
sewer permittee not working concurrently with a general contractor; or (ii)
work being coordinated by a construction manager or owner's
representative or by Wl owner.
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Ordinance Number /5;;4
B. The building' ofiicial, upon notification from the permittee,
shall makc the following inspections of swimming pools and shall either
approve that pOltion of construction as completed, or shall notify the
pennittec whercin the same fails to comply with the law. 'The following
inspections me required:
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1. Special Inspectiol1: A special inspector as spccified
in this chaptcr shall be present at all times during gWlite operations. The
special inspcctor shall assure that the stecl, piping, steps, skimmer, drain
and other elements imbedded in the 'gunite is in accordance with the
approved plan. Thc special inspector shall assure thc gunite complies with
Section 1924, Uniform Building Code. The special inspector .shall
forward tlle inspection rcports, including results of cylinder tests, to tlle
building official. Thc building oOicial's approval shall be conditioncd on
tlle street right-of-way being clean and clear of construction materials.
2. Preplaster Inspection: (After the special inspection
report and laboratory test report is satisfactory, three thousand p.s.i.) To
be made when all fence and gates are installed.
3. Final Inspection: To be made when all work
pertaining to pool is complete. Approval is conditioned on the street bei11g
clear and clean arid on dlllDaged street elements being repaired.
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C. In addition to the called inspections, specified above, the
building official may make or require any other inspections of any
construction work to ascertain compliance with thc provisions of this code
and other laws that are enforced by the building department. For the
purpose of detennining compliance, the building official may cause any
structure to be reinspccted.
D. The notification by the pennittee to make lIl1 inspection
shall signify tllat the required work is complete, all work was coordinated
bctween all trades by the permittee, and to the best of the pennittee's
knowledge cOmplies with the applicable referenced model code. The
permittee shall accompany the inspector and shall note and assure
correction of deficiencies. The pennittee shall notify the building official
that deficiencies (if 1Il1Y) are completed and a reinspection is required in
which casc tlle requircmCllts of the preceding sentence refers to the
reinspection.
E. It shall be the duty of the person rcquesting inspection
regulated by this code to provide access to and means for propcr
inspection. The building o1licial shall not bc liable for any expense
cntailed in tlle removal or replacement of any material required to allow
the inspection.
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F. Whcn any reinspection is required duc to the ncgligence of
tllC pennillee or other responsible persons, or due to the failure of such
plllties to comply witll previous corrcction instructions, a fee may be
charged by the building otlicial prior to each reinspcctio!1 in accordance
Witll city council resolution.
G. It shall be the duty ofthil person doing the work authorized
by the pennit to make sure that the work win stand the tests prcscribed in
this code before the above notification js given. "
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9.55.055
Excessive in~pcctions.;'l~ 5-23j
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If in thc opinion of the building offi~ial, the work is not being
coordinated or executed by the pennittee, which then requires an
inordinate number of reinspections, or corrections called for are not made,
Ordinance Number /5 ~t{-
or the work deviatcs from tlle approved set of plans or the building codc,
the building official shall require a reinspection fee in accordance with the
current resolution adopted by the city council for building fee purposes.
9.55.060
Special Inspections. l~~ 5-27 thru 5-2S)
A. In addition to tlle inspections to be madc as specified in this
chapter, thc owner shall employ a special inspector who shall be present at
all times during construction of the types of work noted in Section 1701.5
of the Unifonn Building Code as adopted by this chapter.
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B. An occupant, owner or prospective owner of a build~ng or
structure may apply for an inspection of the building or structure. A
deposit in tlle amount determincd by the building otlicial shall be made.
The building inspector(s) shall be assured tllere will be no opposition in
cntering the building when conducting the inspection. The inspector(s)
shall not enter crawl spaces. All areas shall be accessible and open for the
inspector(s) to observc. The applicant or such perso11's reprcsentative
shall accompany the inspectors. "
C. The wlitten report sha~1 be ,based on the building code
standards. It will be restricted to those portions of the building observed
by the inspector(s). Concealed portions or inaccessible pOltions of the
building can be reported only to the extent that judgment can be made
based on visible cvidence. Unsafe conditions observed will be processed
as prescribed by the building code.
D. The fces shall be as set by city council resolution.
9.55.065 .
California Building Code Amendments. [~5-30J
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The following lIlnendments are made to the California Building
Code, as adopted by this chaptcr:
A. Section 102 UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR
STRUCTURES is amended to add the following paragraph:
"At such time a building, structure or construction project has been
deemed a public nuisance by the Building Ofiicial, the entire lot shall be
fe11ced along its perimcter with a minimum 6-foot high chain link fence.
The enclosure shall contain gates to allow construction traffic through.
When not in use, such gatcs shall be closed arid locked."
B.
follows:
Scction 103 - VIOLATIONS is amcnded to read as
"Section 103 - VIOLATIONS It shall be unlawful for any
person, finn, or corporation to erect, construct, enlargc, alter, repair, move,
improvc, remove, convert, or dcmolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain
any building or structure in thc City, or causc the same to bc done,
contrary to, or in violation of any of the provisions of tlns code. Any
person, finn, or corporation violating 1Il1Y of the provisions of this Codc
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon cpnviction thereof
shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thOUSlllld dollars ($1,000)
or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) mont~s, or by both such finc and
imprisomnent. Each separate day or any portion thereof, shall be
punishable as herein provided."
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C.
follows:
Section 106.1 - Permi~s RequiI'ed is amended to read as
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Ordinance Number ~
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"SectioJl 106.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, roof
or re-roof, move, improve, remove, convert or dcmolish W1Y building or
structure regulated by this Code, except as specified in the Seal Beach
MU11icipal Code, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a
separate pennit for each building or strueture from the Building Ofiicial."
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D. Section 106.2 - Work Exempt fl'om Permit is lIlDended to
read as follows:
"Scction 106.2 WOI'k Exempt fl'om Permit. Only the work noted
in thc Seal Beach Municipal Codc shall be considered exempt .from
obtaining a building permit."
E.
follows:
Section 107.1 - FEES - General is lIlDendcd to read as
"Section 107.1 FEES - General. Fees shall be assessed in
accordance with the most recently edopted fee resolution of the Seal
~each City Council."
F. Section 107.2 - Pel'mit Fees, Section 107.3 Plan Review
Fees, and Section 107.5.2 Fee are hereby dcleted in thcir entirety.
G. Table I-A is deleted in its entirety.
H. Section 108 - INSPECTIONS is amended to add
subsection 108.5.9 to rcad as follows:
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"9,' Re-roof Inspections. All re-roofing shall confonn to the
applicable provisions of Chapter 15 of this Code. A final inspection shall
bc obtained from the Building Official when the re-roofing is complete."
I.
as follows:
Section 310.9.1.6 - Installation and maintenance is added
"310.9.1.6 Installation and maintenance. It shall be the
responsibility of tlle 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."
J. Section 419 - FENCES is added to read as follows:
"SECTION 419 - FENCES
419.1. Fences.
1. All fences shall comply with tlle provisions of this chapter.
2. Masonry fences shall eomply with the provisions of
Chapter 21.
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3.
Wood fences shall comply with tlle provisions of Chapter
23.
4. Concrete fcnces shall eomply with the provisions of
Chapter 19.
22.
5. Steel fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter
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Ordinance Number /5;;.1
6. Alumi11um fences shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 20.
7. Thc fence footings and fOWldations as well as those fences
that are in whole or part of a retaining wall shall confonn to Chapter 18.
8. Fences shall structurally conform to Chapter 16.
419.2 City Standards. The fence design shall comply willi the
City of Seal Beach standards, copies of which are available at the Building
Departmcnt.
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419.3 Compliance With Other Provisions. The height, location,
construction and other charactelistics of fences on property zoned
mllllUfacturing or commereial 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 Official.
419.4 Pool Fences. Pools to be completely fenced, gates to have
latches. Every swimming pool, pond or otller body of water 18 inches or
more in depth at any point shall be surrounded by a fence or wall not less
than 6 feet in height measured on the exterior side. No such fcnce 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
between vertical membcrs shall not excced 4 inches (102 nun), and the
distance between horizontal members, accessible from the exterior, shall
not be less tllan 4 feet 6 inches. Fences or walls shall be located a
suflicie11t distance from any structure, shrubbery or tree, or hillside grade
which could be used to assist a child to scalc the fencc or wall. Gates and
doors opening through such enclosures shall be sclf-c1osing and self-
latching Witll release located on the poolside as to prevent rclease from the
extclior. A self-latching tumbler lock inay be installed so that the gate can
be opened from the extcrior with a key:
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EXCEPTION: When approved by the Building 011icial,
public swimming pools undcr continuous supervision may bc operated
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with gatcs or door unlocked. Exccpt for single-fwnily residences, the
fence and walls shall be s6 locked as to allow access to all living units
without entering the pool enclosure. The fence or walls shall serve to
isolate the pool trom other activities ,and structures and shall be located
within 50 fcet of thc pool. Gates in'such enclosures shall be located in
view of the pool. A building wall without doors may be used as part of
such pool enclosures when within 50 fcct to the main front door shall not
be through the swimming pool enclosure. The swimming pool enclosure
for singlc-flllnily residences may include dwelling walls with windows
and doors."
K. Section 1003.3.3.8.3 - Spiral Stainvays is wnended 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 1 Occupancies, spiral stairways may be installed. A spiral
stairway is a stairway having a closed cireular fonn in its plan vicw with
unifonn section shaped treads attached to and radiating about a minimum
diameter-supporting column. Such stairways may be used as required
means of egress com~onent, providcd the area served is no more than 400
square feet (37.16 m ) of habitable area or one half of habitable area of
floor served, whichever is less.
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Ordinance Number ~
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The tread must providc a clcar walking area measuring at least 26
inches (660 mm) from the outer edgc 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). Effcctive tread dimensions are
takcn along a line perpendicular to the ,centerline of the tread. A run of at
least 7 V, inches (191 mm) shall be provided at a point 12 inches (305 mm)
from where the tread is the narrowest. The rise must be sufficient to
provide a headroom clearance of not less than 6 feet 6 inches (1,981 mm);
howcver, such risc shall not exceed 9V, inches (241 mm)."
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L. Section 1004.2.3.2 - From individual floors is amended
by lIlDcnding 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 hnndrcd (400) square feet (37.16 m2) or less
which is an open and unenclosed sun deck may have I exit if located no
higher tllan immediately above the second story, if a two-story structure,
or immediately above the third story, if a three-story structure.
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7. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies located on a lot
Witll 1000 square fect of ground area or less may provide the following in-
lieu of the second required exit:
(a) A fixed emergency exit ladder from the top
habitable floor to natural grade. Other ladder systems approved by UL
and ICBO may be used if approved by the Building Ofiicial; and
(b) The dwelling shall contain a 13-D tire
sprinkler system, as approved by the Orange County Fire Authority and
tlle Building Ofiicial."
M. Section 1203.4.2 - Yards is lIlDended to read as follows:
"Section 1203.4.2 Y 8l'ds. Yards shall not be less than 3 feet (914
mm) in width for one-story, two-StOl)', three-story or four-story buildings
with heights of 35 feet (10,675 1mn) or less. For buildings more than 35
feet in height; the minimum width of the yard shall be increased at the rate
of I foot (305 1mn) for each additional story greater than two (2). For
buildings cxceeding fourteen (14) stories in height, the required width of
the yard shall be computed on the basis of fourteen (14) stories."
N. Section 1612.2.1 - Basic load combinations is lIlDended to
read as follows:
"1612.2.1 Basic load combinations. Where Load and Resistlll1ce
Factor Design (Strength Design) is used, structures 1Il1d all portions thereof
shall resist the most critical effects from the following Combinations of
factored loads: "
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I.4D ,
1.2D + 1.6L + 0.5 (L,. or'S) ;, !
1.2D + 1.6 (L,. or S) + (f. L or 0.8 W)
J.2D + I.3W+ (f1 L + 0.5 (L,. or S) ,
1.2D + I.OE + (fl L + f2 S)
0.9D'" (l.OpEh or 1.3 W)
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(12-1 )
( 12-2)
(12-3)
(12-4)
( 12-5)
( 12-6)
WHERE:
fl = 1.0 for floors in Rlaces of public assembly, for live loads in excess
of 100 psf(4.9 kN/m ), and for garage live load
= 0.5 for other live loads.
Ordinance Number ~
1'2 = 0.7 for roof configurations (such as saw ,tooth) that do not shed
snow off tllc structure.
= 0.2 for other roof configurations.
EXCEPTIONS:
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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."
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O. Section 1629.4.2 - Seismic Zone 4 ncar-source factor is
lIlnended to read as follows:
"1629.4.2. Seismic 'Zone 4 near-source factor. In Scismic Zone
4, each site shall be assigncd a near-sourcc factor in accordance with
Table 16-S and the Seismic Sourec Typc sct forth in Tablc l6-U. Thc
valuc of N. used in detennining C. need 110t exceed 1.1 for structures
complying with all the following coriditions:
I. The soil profile type is SA, So, Sc; or SD.
2. 0 = 1.0.
3. Except in single-story structures, Group R, Division 3 and
Group U, Division I Occupancies, momcnt frlllDe systems designated as
part of the lateral-force-rcsisting system shall be special moment-resisting
frwnes.
4. The provisions in Sections 9.6a and 9.6b of AISC - Seismic Part
I shall not apply, except for colwnns in one-story buildings or columns at
the top story of multistory buildings. '
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5. None of the following structural irregularities is present:
Type 1,4 or 5 of Table 16-L, and Type I or4 of Table 16-M."
P. Section 1630.8.2.2 - Detailing reqnirements in Seismic
Zones 3 and 4 is amcndcd to rcad as follows:
"1630.8.2.2 Detailing requirements in Seismic Zones 3 and 4. In
Seismic Zones 3 and 4, elements supporting discontinuous systems shall
meet tlle following detailing or member limitations:
I. Reinforced concrete or reinforced lllasOmy elements
designed primarily as axial-load members shall comply with Section
1921.4.4.5.
2. Reinforced concrete elements designe<;l' primarily as
flexural members and supporting other than light-frame wood shear wall
systems or light-frame stecl and wood structural panel shear wall systems
shall comply with Sections 1921.3.2 and 1921.3.3. Strength computations
for portions of slabs designed as supporting elements shall include only
those portions of the slab that comply with the requircme11ts of these
Sections.
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3. Masomy clements 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 clements designed primarily as flexural members
shall comply witll Scction 2108.2.6.2.5.
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Ordinance Number 1e:JJ.4
5. Steel e1eme11ts designed primarily as tlexural members or
trusses shall have bracing for both top and bottom belllD flanges or chords
at the location of the support oftlle discontinuous system and shall eomply
with the requirements of AISC-Seismic Part I, Section 9.4b.
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6. Wood elements dcsigned primarily as flexural members
shall bc provided' with latcral bracing or solid blocking at each ~nd of the
element and at the connection Ipcation(s) of the discontinuous system."
Q. Section 1701.5 - Types of Work is a111ended to revise Item
15 to read as follows, and existing Item 15 is renwnbered to Item.16:-
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"StI'uctural Steel. A special inspector is required to be present
dUling the entire period of erection of the structural steel frlllnework.
Building of a minor nature shall be sullieiently inspected to satisfy the
inspcctor that steel mcrnbers and their assembly. 'comply with atl
rcgulations." .
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exception:
Section. 1904.3.1 is' amended by adding the following
"EXCEPTION: Type V cement Complying with Table No.
19-A-3 for severe sulfatc cxposure or equal is required in all R-I, R-3 and
U-I Occupancies footings and slabs on grade. Slabs on grade shall be
protcctcd from exposure to moisture, by not less tllW1 a 10 mil. thick
moisture barrier."
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S. Section 1922.10.3 - Seismic Zones 2,3 and 4, Exception
2 is deleted in its entirety.
, T. Section 2205.3 is amendcd to read as follows:
"2205.3 Seismic Dcsign Provisions for Structural Steel. Steel
structural elements that resist seismic forces shall, in addition to tlle
requirements of Section 2205.2, be designed in accordllllce with Division
IV." , .
U. Chapter 22, Divisions IV and V. Divisions IV and V of
Chapter 22 of the Unitann Building Code are deleted in their entirety.
Division IV of Chapter 22 of the Uniform Building Code is added to read
as follows: '
"DIVISION IV'- SEISMIC PROVISIONS FOR
STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS
Based on Seismic Provisions for Structural Steci Buildings, of the
American Institute of Stecl ConstJ'Uction. Parts I and lll, dated April
15, 1997 and Supplement No.2, datcd Novembcr 10, 2000.
SECTION 2210-ADOPTION
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Except for thc modifications as set fOlth i11 Sections 2211 and 2212
of this division and the requirements of the Building Code, the seismic
design, fabrication, and erection of structui'ai'steel shall be in accordance
with the Seismic Provisionsfol' Stl1lclllral Steel Buildings, April 15, 1997
published by the Amcrican Institute of Steel Construction, I East Wacker
Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 6060 I. as if set out at length herCin. The
adoption of Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings in this
Division, hcreinaller referred to as A:ISC-Seismic, shall includc Parts I
(LRFD III (ASD)) 1Il1d Supplement No: 2, datcil November 10; 2000.
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Ordinance Number /:.5~1
"
Whcrc othcr codcs, standards, or spccificatlons 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
Whcn 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 l of AISC-Scismic as
modified by this Division.
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When the load combinations from Section 1612.3 for 'ASD are
uscd, structural stecl buildings shall be designcd in accordance with
Chapter 22 Division 1lI (AISC-ASD) 1Il1d Part 1lI of AISC-Seismic as
modified by this Division.
SECTION 2212 - AMENDMENTS
The AISC-Seismic adopted by this Division apply to the seismic
design of structural steel members cxcept as modified by this Section.
The following tenns that appear in AISC-Seismic shall be taken as
indicated in the 1997 Unifonn Building Code.
AISC-Seismic '
Seismic Force Rcsisting
System'
Design Earthquake
Load Combinations Eqs. (4-
I) lIl1d (4-2)
LRFD Specification Section
Eqs. (A4-I) through (A4-6)
DoQE
1997 Uniform
Building Code
Lateral Force Resisting System
Design Basis Ground Motion
Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-17) and (12-
18) respectively
Chapter '16' Eqs. (12-1) through
(1'2-6) respectively
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I. Part I, Sec. I. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as
follows:
1. SCOPE
These provisions are intcndcd for thc design and construction of
structural steel mcmbcrs and connections in the Seismic Force Resisting
Systems in buildings for which the design forces resulting from
earthquake motions have been detennined on tlle basis of various levels of
energy dissipation in the inelastic range of response. These provisions
shall apply to buildings in Seismic Zone 2 with an importance factor I
greater than one, in Scismic Zone 3 and 4 or when required by the
Engineer of Record.
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These provisions shall be applied in conjunction with, Chapter 22,
Division II, hercinafter refen'ed to' as thc LRFD Specification. All
members and connections in the Lateral Force Resisting System shall have
a dcsign strength as provided in the LRFD Spccification to resist load
combinations 12-1 through 12-6 (in Chapter 16) and shall meet the
requirements in these provisions.
Part I inc1udcs a Glossary, which is specifically applicable to this
Part, and Appendix S.
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Ordinance Number /5;.1
2. Part I, Sec. 4.1. of the AISc' Seislnic 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 provisio11."
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V. SECTION 3208 - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS is
added to read as follows:
"SECTION 3208 - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Structurcs and appendagcs projecting beyond the property line and
supported from public propelty:
I. Gcneral. For the purpose of this section, a projection
beyond tllc property line that must be supported by structures placed on
public propcrty shall bc allowed only after plans and specifications have
been approved by the City Council or such commission, committcc,
agency, department, group or i11dividual as the Council may appoint by
resolution to approve such plans.
2. Projection and Clearance. The horizontal clearance
between the structure and curb line shall be not less than 2 fcet. A
structure projccting into the public Iight-of-way shall not be less than 8
fcet above thc ground or pavement below. '
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3. Uses. The space adjoining a structure projecting into the
public rig~t-of-way shall not be used for any occupancy defincd in the
Unifonn Building Code, ) 997 Edition."
W. Section 3303.9 - Dcmolition is lIlnended to add subsection
1 to read as follows:
"I. General. :for the purpose of this scction a projection
beyo11d the property line must be supported by structures.
1. Handling of Materials. All materials shall be
handlcd within the building area or within an area bounded by a barricade
approved by the Building Official.
2. Structural Members. No structural member in any
StOl)' shall be demolished or removed until the StOl)' next above is
complctely removed.
3. Storage of Materials. No material shall be stored
on any floor in excess of the allowable live load for that floor.
4. Prevention of Dust. All debris shall be sufiiciently
set at thc time of handling to prevent dust from rising."
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X. Fees Not Adopted. Any and all fees established in Section
107 and Appendix Chapter 70, Section 3310 and Tables A-33-A and A-
33-B of the Unifonn Building Code, as adopted pursuant to this chapter
are hereby deleted. Fees shall be established by separate action of the city
council.
Y. Appendix Chapter 4 SPECIAL USE AND
OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1. Outdoor Swimming Pool is lIlnendcd to
read as follows:
Ordinance Number /5;). '-I
"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 barrier shall
comply with the following:
I. The top of the barrier shall be at least 72 inches (1,829 mm)
above grade measured on the side of the pool barrier that faces away from
tlle swimming pool. The "CIaximum vdrtical clearance between grade and
the bottom of the ban'ier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side
of the barrier tllat 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 mountcd 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, tlle horizontal members shall be placed on the poolside of the
barrier. Any decorative design work on the side away from the swimming
poul, such as protrusions, indentations or cutouts, which render the jJarrier
easily climbablc, is prohibitcd." ,
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Z. Appendix Chaptel' 4 SPECIAL USE AND
OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1.5, Exception 2 is amended to add the
following paragraph to read as follows:
"Section 421.1.5 Exception 2
The alarm may be deleted if a locking dcvice is installed 54 inches
(1,372 mm) abovc the walking surface and automatically engages when
closed. The alann may be dcleted when a fence of not less tllan 4 feet
(12,192 nun) in height is provided in addition to the perimeter barricr
described in this section. The additional fence must comply with all
perimeter fcnce criteria except the height requirement."
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AA. Appendix Chapter 4 SPECIAL
OCCUPANCY is amended by adding Section 421.4
approval to read as follows:
USE AND
Withholding
"421.4 WitIlhoIding approval. Plaster inspcction or approval to
fill a pool or spa with water shall be withheld by the building otlicial until
there has been compliance with all fencing and other requirements of this
section."
BB. Appendix Chapter 13 - ENERGY CONSERVATION
IN NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, Section 1302.2 Model
E1Iergy Code Adopted is amended by adding the following "Note" to read
as follows:
"Note: Refer to California Energy Resources Conservation and
Dcvelopment Commission's Rcgulations establishing energy conservation
standards for new non-residential buildings and the erection, construction,
enlargement, conversion, alteration and rcpair of all residcntial buildings,
including hotels, motels, apartment houses and dwellings.
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These rcgulations are in Section'T -20-1400 through T -20-1464 and
Parts 2-5301 through 2-5365 of Title 24 of the California Administrative
Codc." ,
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CC. Appendix Chapter 15'. REROOFING, Section 1516.2.2
Smooth or cap-sheet surface is lIlDended to read as follows:
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Ordinance Number ~
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"2. Smooth or cap-sheet surface. Over gravel-surfaced roof
coverings, thc roof shall be cleaned of all loose gravel and debris. All
blisters, buckles, and other irrcgularities shall be cut and made smooth and
secure. Mi11imum ~-inch (12.6 mm) insulation board shall be nailed or
securely cemented to the existing roofing with hot bitumen over which a
new roof complying witll Section 1503 shall be installed. When insulation
board is to be attached with hot bitumen, the existing surface shall be
primed."
DD, Appendix Chapter 15 - REROOFING, Section 1516.3.1
Asphalt shingles is wnended by lIlDending the first sentence to read as
follows:
"Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied
over an existing asphalt or wood shingle roof."
EE. Appendix Chaptel' 30 ELEVATORS,
DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS, Section
3011 - PERMITS-CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION is amended to
read:
"3011.1 l)el'mits Required. It shall be unlawful to hereailer
install any ncw elevator, moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaitcr, 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 pe1l11it for such installation from the State of California
Division of Industrial Safety. Pernlits shall not be rcquired for
maintenanee and minor alterations.
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301'1.2 Cel'tificates of Inspection Required. It shall be unlawful
to operate any elevator, moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter without a
ce1tificate of inspeetion issued by the State of California Division of
Industrial Safety. Such certificate shall bc issued an11ually upon payment
of prescribed fees 1Il1d the presentation of a valid inspection report
indicating that the conveyance is safe and that the inspections and tcsts
have becn performed in accordance with Part X of the ANSI Code.
Certificates shall110t be issued when thc conveyance is posted as unsafe
pursuant to Section 3015.
EXCEPTION: Certificates of Inspection shall not be
required for conveyances within a dwelling u11it.
3011.3 Application for Permits. Application for a permit 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 oftlle prescribed pennit fees.
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3011.4 Application for Cel'tificates of Inspection. Application
for a Ce1tificate 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."
FF, Appendix Chapter' 30 ELEVATORS,
DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS, Section
3014.2 Periodic Insp~ctions and Tests and '&ection 3014.5 Inspection
Reports arc hereby amended to read as'follows:
"3014.2 Annual Inspections and Tests. Except in dwelling
units, elevators, cscalators, dumbwai\ers, and moving walks shall bc
inspected at least once every J 2 months by an inspector for the State of
California Division of Industrial Safety. Such i11spections shall inelude
Ordinance Number I?;l 'f
tests of thc car and countelwcight safeties, governors and oil bufiers to be
made in accordancc with Rule 1001.1 b of the ANSI Code.
Inspections and tests shall be made as required by Part X of the
ANSI Code.
3014.5 Inspection Reports. Aftcr each required inspection, a full
and correct report of such inspcction shall be filed with the State of
California Division of Industrial Safety."
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GG. Appendix Chapter 30 ELEVATORS,
DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS, Section
3015 - UNSAFE CONDITIONS is wnended to read as follows:
"SECTION 3015 - UNSAFE CONDITIONS
When 1Il1 inspection reveals an unsafe condition, the inspector for
thc State of California Division of Industrial Safety shall immediately file
Witll the owncr and the Building Official a full and true report of such
inspection and the unsafe condition. If thc inspector for the State of
California Division of Industrial Safety finds that the unsafe condition
endangers human life, he shall cause to be placcd on such elcvator,
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 owncr 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
postcd notice of unsafe conditions shall be rcmoved only by the State
Inspector upon satisfaction that the unsafe conditions have been
corrected. "
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HH. Appendix Chapter' 33 EXCAVATION AND
GRADING, Sections 3310.2, Plan Review Fees and 3310.3, Grading
Permit Fees are hereby lIlDended to rea? as follows:
"Plan Review Fees. WIlen plans or other data are required to be
submitted, a deposit/fee for plan review shall be made at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for review. The amount of the plan
review deposit/fee shall be as set forth by City Council Resolution. A
separate plan review deposit/fee shall apply to retaining walls or major
drainage structures as required by City Council Resolution. For
excavation and fill on the slllue site, the deposit/fee shall be based upon
the volume of earth moved for both excavation and fill.
Grading Permit Fccs. A11 inspection dcposit for each grading
permit shall be paid to the Building Ofiicial as set fOrtIl by City Council
Resolution. Separate permits and fees shall apply to rctaining walls or
major drainage structurcs as required by City Council Resolution."
II. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY ConeIating
Amendments to the 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
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Section 103.2.1.1 Gcncral. The building official and fire official
shall work in cooperation to enforcc the lIluendments to the following
sections:
Section 103.1.2
Section 901.4.4
Section 1003
Section 1004
Altematc materials and mcthods
Premises Idcntification
Fire-Extinguishing Systems
Standpipes
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Ordinance Number 15J~
Section 1006.2.9.1.3
Section 1006.2.12.2.1
Section 1109.7
Section 2501.16
Smoke Detectors
High-Iise Buildings
Sparks from Chimneys
Maximum Occupant Load
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Section 101.5 Rcconstruction. If the value oftlle r~onstruetion (or
re11ovations) 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. Thc value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a prope1ty
shall include the value of all co11struction stemming from construction-
related permits issued within the last two years.
Section 109.2 - Cbange in Use is amended by adding new sections
109.2.1 and 109.2.2, as follows:
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"Section 109.2.1 Dcclaration 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
recorder of the County of Orange a legal instrument of intended use. Tins
Icgal instrument shall be called a 'Declaration of Intended Usc. The
Dcclaration of Intended Use shall bc in accordance with the requiremcnts of
this section. It shall specifically state, by occupancy classification, all
intcnded uscs of all pOltions of tlle OCCUPllllCY and may not be modified or
witlldrawn without the approval of the fire chief with the concurrence of the
building ofiicial. Unapproved changes of occupancy or use can be cause
for an immediatc hcaring before the building o11icial and the fire chicf or
thcir designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule on tlle revocation
of the Certificatc of Occupancy and the rcvocation of all pennits issued to
all owners, tenllllts, 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 Ccrtified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded
Declaration of Intended Use may be required to be filed with tllC building
officiallllld the fire chief before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any
pennits are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of
the occupancy."
Section 200 - Defmition and Abbreviations is lIlnended by tlle
inclusion of the following definitions:
"Section 206 - E
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or
more sides.
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EXPOSED SIDES. For tlle puq)ose of applying requirements to
structures in Special Fire Protection ATea, the exposed sides of a structure
shall be delined as thc exterior wall of a structure for wbich a 100 foot (480
mm) perpendicular line drawn 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 exterior
walls perpendicular to this wall shall also be considered "exposed sides" for
the purpose of applying requirements.
Section 207 - F
FLOOR AREA (FA). For the purpose of calculating square
footage for application of fire sprinkler requirements, the noor area shall
include all combustible habitable areas attached to the structure, including
garages, patio covers, overhangs, covered walkways, etc.
Ordinance Number 15~1
Section 219 - R
RECONSTRUCTIONIROOM ADDITION. In Special Fire
Protection Areas, any existing building undergoing co11structionlroom
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 1Il1d Appcndix
Chapter 34.
Scction 220 - S
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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
inereascs tlle 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."
Section 3] 0.13 is added as follows:
"310.13 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or
store any lIlnount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the
disclosable amuunts (see Section 25115 of the Health and Safety Code) in a
residential zoned 01' any residentially devcloped property."
Section 312 is amended by the addition of a new occupancy
classification, Division 3, and a corresponding new section, 312.9, as
follows:
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"Section 312.1: Division 3: Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle
access gates or baniers installed across streets."
A new Scetion 3]2.9 is added as follows:
"Scction 312.9 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or
barriers installed across streets shall be in accordance Witll the Orange
County Fire Authority Guidclines for Emergency Access."
Section 403 is amcnded as follows:
"SECTION 403
OCCUPANCIES
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL
SECTION 403.1 Scope. This scction applies to all occupancies
each having floors used for human occupancy locatcd more than 55 feet
(16,764 mm) above the lowest levcl of fire department vehicle access.
Such buildings shall be of Type lor Ty,pe I1-F.R. construction and shall be
provided with an approved automatic,fire sprinkler system in accorda11ce
with Section 403.2.
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SECTION 403.1.1 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 fcct (16,764 mm) above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle' access.
Exceptions:
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Ordinance Number 15~~
I. Hospital as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and
Safety Code.
2. The following structurcs, 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 rcgulation.
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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 pow~r plants, lookout towers,
steeples, grain houses and similar structurcs with non-continuous hwnan
occupancy, when so detennined by the enforcing ofiicial.
2.5 Buildings used exclusively for jails lIl1d prisons."
Section 419 - Emergency Access and Evacuation is added as
follows:
"SECTION 419
EVACUATION
EMERGENCY
ACCESS
AND
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Section 419.1 Emergency Access and Evacuation. This scction
shall apply to every new building of any type of construction or occupancy
having floors used for human occupancy located more thlll1 75 feet (22 860
mm) above the lowest floor level having building access.
Exceptions:
1. Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of tlle Health and
Safety Code.
2. Buildings uscd exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Buildings where all floors above the 75-foot (22 860 111m)
level are used for open parking garages.
4. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages
and located above all othcr floors used for human OCCUPW1CY.
S. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers. steeples,
grain houses and similar structurcs with noncontinuous hwnan occupancy
when so determined by the Fire Chief. '
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6. Buildi11gS used exclusively as jails and plisons.
Such structures shall' be equipped with Ii fire department-approved
emergency helicopter IWlding pad tor use by'police, fire, and emcrgency
medical hclicopters only.
Section 419.2 Helistop. The roof area shall include an emergency
acccss and evacuation facility for helicopters of not less than 15,000 pOWlds
(6803.8 Kg) gross weight. Thc hclistop shall h~ve a touchdown pad of at
lcast 50 feet (15,240 mm) by 50 feet (15,240 mm) and a clear wlObstructed
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Ordinance Number )'5;).i
landing 1Il1d takeoff area with a minimum dimcnsion of 100 feet (30,480
mm) by 100 feet (30,480 mm).
Section 419.3 Construction. The helistop shall be designcd to the
requirements oftlle adopted Building Code. Helistops and supports shall be
of noncombustible construction.
Section 419.4 Approach-departure Paths. The emcrgency
cvacuation facility shall have 2 approach-departure paths at a slope of no
greater than 8 to I. No obstructions, including structural members or
conunWlication equipment, shall penetrate the approach or departure paths.
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Section 419.5 Restricted Use. 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 omcial and the Fire Chicf.
Section 419.6 Wind Direction Device. A wind indicating device
shall be provided.
Section 419.7 Special Markings. The rooftop shall be marked by
an emcrgency mw'kcr as rcquired by the Fire Chicf.
Section 419.8 Communications. The building emergency
communication system shall extend to the roof."
Section 502 - Premises IdentificatiOl\ is deleted and the following
substituted:
"Section 502 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 strect or road fronting the
property. Said numbers shall be of non-combustible matcrials, shall
contrast with their background, and shall be either internally or externally
illuminated to be visible at night. All multi-unit residential and commereial
buildings shall have numbers or addresses placed above or immediately
adjacent to all doors that would allow fire departmcnt access in an
cmergcncy situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 inchcs
(102 mm) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 nnn) in height for
cOllunercial with a I inch (25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordinance,
whichever is mure restrictive.
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Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not
visible from the street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers
grouped for all units Witllin each structure and positioned to be plainly
visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of
tlle structurc or on a substantial mounting post independent of the
structure."
Scction 904.2 - Where required is amcndcd by the addition of the
following at the end of the section:
"Section 904.2: An approved automatic sprinkler system required
by Section 904.2 and installed as per NFPA 13 as adopted by the local
jU1isdiction, may be used for fire-resistive substitution as specified in the
provisions ofScction 508 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
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Exceptions:
1. Amusement buildings
2. Exhibition and display rooms over 12,000 feet
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Ordinance Number I~~~
3. Drinking establisluncnts ovcr 5,000 square feet
4, Stages
5. Smokc Protected seating
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6. Group E, H and I occupancies
7. Group F woodwod:ing Occupancies over 2,500 square
, fect
8. Group M occuplll1cies over 12,000 square feet
9. Group R, Division 1 occupancies containing any of the
following:
a.) 16 or more dwclling units
b.) an occupant load of20 or more
c.) thrcc or more stories."
Section 904.2.2 - All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3,
and Group U is amended by deleting tlle 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 Automatie Fire-
extinguishing Systems, All Occupancies except Group R.
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6. In all ncw buildings or structures when the gross square footage
thercof excceds 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."
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Section 904.2.3.3 - Exhibition and display rooms. is deleted
without substitution and the section nWT.ber left open.
Section 904.2.4 - Group E Occupancies is amended by the
dclction of all rcferences to Division I and by the deletion of exception 2 in
Section 904.2.4.1.
Section 904.2.8 - Gl'OUp 1VI Occupancies is deleted WitllOut
substitution and tlle scction number left open.
Section 904.2.9 - Group R Occupancies is deleted 1Il1d rcplaccd
with the following:
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"Scction 904.2.9.1 Group R, Division I Oceupancies. All new
Group R Occupancies shall be equipped with an approved automatic
spdnkler system. Residential or quick-response standard sprinkIcr heads
shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room pOltions of the building.
For tlle purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls
shall not define separate buildings.
Section 904.2.9.2 Gl'OUp R, Division 3, One- and Two-family
Dwellings. All new Group R Division 3 detached one- and two- flllnily
dwcllings located in Planning Districts I, 2 and 3 between Pacific Coast
Highway and the Pacific Ocewl, as depicted on the Planning District Map
Ordinance Number J 5;;, 1
on file at the Department of Dcvelopment Services, shall be equipped with
W1 approved automatic sprinkler systeni.,
All new Group R, Division 3, detached one- and two- fwnily
dwellings located outsiae Planning Districts I, 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 hcads shall be used
in the dwelling portion of the building.
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WIlen it has been determined that 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 I 3-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-fiunily dwellings, wherc tlle cost of
installing an approved automatic reSidential sprinklcr system exceeds 5
percent of tlle reconstruction or remodeling cost, with the approval of the
chief, the required sprinkler system may be omittcd."
Section 904.4 - Permissible Sprinkler Omissions is lIlDended by
the deletion of item 4 in its cntirety.
Section 904.5 - STANDPIPES is lIlDended by deleting Section
904.5.2 Where required and substitutcd with the following:
"Section 904.5.2 Whcrc I'cquired. Standpipe systems shaH be
provided as sct forth in Table No. 9-A and the provisions of this section.
Every new building with any horizontal dimension greatcr than 300 feet
(91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or hose outlets
located so that all portions of thc building Cllll be rcached with 150 fect
(45,720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose out!ct. Required acccss
doors shall be located in the exterior of ~he building and shall be accessible
without tlle use of a laddcr. The door dimensions shall be not less that 3
feet (914 mm) in width nor Ci feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height.
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The hose outlcts shall be 2\1, inches (63 mm) in size with an
approved valve. The watcr supply for the hose outlets shall be provided:
1. By a separate main supplied from the system side of the
check valve at the fire depllltmcnt connection; or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler systcm arranged to
allow the hose' outlcts to deliver the water whcn the sprinkler system, or a
portion of tlle system that protects the l\rea serycd by tlle hose outlet, is shut
o IT."
Scction 1005.3.3.7 is amended as follows:
"SECTION 1005.3.3.7 - PRESSURIZED ENCLOSURES.
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1005.3.3.7 Pressurizcd cnclosurc. In a building having a floor
level used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16.674mm)
above the lowest level of fire department vchicle access, all requircd exit
enclosures shall be pressurized in accordance with Section 905 and this
section. Pressurization shall occur automatically upon activation of an
approved fire alarm system.
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Ordinance Number 15;;, 1-
EXCEPTION: If the building, is not cquipped with a fire alarm
systcm, pressurization shall be upon. activation of a spot-type smoke
detcctor listed for releasing service located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of
each vestibule entry.
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A controlled relief vent capable of discharging a minimum of
2,500 cubic feet per minute (1,180 Us) of air at the design pressure
difference shall be located in the upper portion of such pressurized exit
enclosures."
Table 15-A is deleted and tlle following substituted:
''Table 15-A Minimum Roof Class
Occupancy
All
Roofing
Class A
EXCEPTION: Class A roof assemblies shall be required for re-
roofing and additions on all residential structures when more than 50
perccnt of the roof is replaced or addtxI onto within a one year period. All
other re-roofs and additions shall have minimwn Class B roof assemblies."
Appendix 31-A. A new appendix chapter is added as follows:
"APPENDIX 31-A SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREAS
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Section 1 - Scope The existence of structures in, or adjaccnt to,
grass, brush-, or forest-covered lands poses a risk to lifc and prope11y from
fires. This includes the risk of an uncontrolled firc spreading into structures,
fire exposures from adjacent structures, and structure fires spreading to
wildland fuels. In order to mitigate the risks in thcsc Special Fire Protection
Area provide safegulll'lls to prevcnt fire from occurring, 1Il1d to provide
adequate fire protection facilitics to control the spread of fires, all buildings
structures, and lands located within Special Fire Protection Area shall be in
accordance with Appendix 31-A
Section 2 - Defmitions
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 Protcction 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 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 als<;> be considered "exposed sides" for
the purpose of applying requircmcnts.
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RECONSTRUCTIONIROOM ADDITION. In Special Fire
Protection Arca, any existing building undergoing construction/room
addition witlrin 1Il1Y 2-year period, in which tlle area of reconstruction is 75
percent or more prior to the submittal of.a building pCIlI!it application, shall
comply with all the code provisions for new construction and this
Appendix.
SPECIAL FI~ PR,9TECTIO~ AREA is any geographic area
designated by the Fire Chief which contains the type 1Il1d condition of
vegetation, topography, weather lIl1d structure density which potentially
increases tlle possibility of wildland' conflagration fires.
Ordinance Number /5;.1
UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE. Includes structures with a roof and
no more than one side and stlUctures having no roof or other coveling.
Uncncloscd structures includc patio covers, decks and balconies.
Scction 3 - AuthOl'ityThe Fire Chief shall have the responsibility to
designate all Special Fire Protection Area
Section 4 - Fuel Modification Plans
4.1 General. Fuel Modification plwlS shall be prepared in
accordance with this section:
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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
lIl1Y tentative map. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the Fire Chief prior to tlle issuance of a grading permit. The
plans shall meet the criteria set fOlth 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 scction. .
4.3 Issuance of Grading or Building Permits. No grading permit
or, if no grading permit is to be issued, no building permit for new
construction, shall be issued prior to t~e submittal to and approval, by the
Fire Authority of vicinity and fuel modification plans as required by this
Section.
Section 5 - Street Widths
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The minimum width of private and public streets shall 110t be less
than 28 feet (8,534 nun). Private streets and driveways serving no more
tllan 3 dwellings wld not exceeding ISO feet (45,720 mm) i11length shall not
be less than 24 feet (7,315 mm) in width.
Scction 6 - Building Construction Features
6.1 General. In addition to other relevant provision of the
adopted Building Code, all structurcs locatcd within Special Fire Protection
Area shall also be in accordance with Section 6.
6.2 Exterior Walls. The exposed side of exterior walls,
includi11g enclosed accessory structures, shall be of non-combustible
materials or I-hour fire resistive const11lction for thc extelior portion. No
openings shall be permitted in such walls.
EXCEPTION: I 3/8 inch (34 111m) solid core doors, metal
doors, and multi-glazed windows and doors are permittcd.
6.3. Attic and FOWldation Ventilation Openings. Attic or
fOWldation 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 nun) mcsh corrosion-resistant metal
screen. Ventilation openings and access doors shall not be permitted on
the exposcd sidc of the st11lcture.
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6.4. Unenclosed Accessory Structures. Unenclosed accessory
structures on the exposed side, with openings between thc living area wld
the accessory structure, shall be of noncombustible, one-hour fire-resistive
or heavy timber construction.
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Ordinance Number ~
EXCEPTION I: Whcrc 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: TIle walking surface ofbalco11ies and
decks may be constructed of non-rated materials.
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EXCEPTION 3: In lieu of tire protection as outlined
in this section, accessory structures may be protected by an approved
residential automatie fire sprinkler system.
6.5 Prope1ty Lines. Structure on adjacent properties shall be 5
feet (1,524 mm) from property lines or shall be separated by a minimum
of JO feet (3,048 mm).
EXCEPTION: Exterior walls with no openings are
exempt from requirements of this Scction provided exterior pOltion of
exterior walls shall be of n011-combustible or I-hour fire resistive
construction.
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6.6 Cornices, Eave Overhangs, Soffits and Exterior Balconies.
Cornices, eave overhangs, soOits, exterior balconies and similar
architectural appendages and projections on the exposed sidc of the
structure shall be of noncombustiblc construction or enclosed in onc-hour
fire resistivc material or heavy timber construction confonning to Section
605.6 of the UBC. Space between rafters at the roof overhangs shall be
protccted by non-combustible materials or with double 2 inch (51 mm)
nominal solid blocking under the exteJ10r wall covering. No vcntilation
openings or other openings shall bc pennitled in eave overhangs, soffits,
between raftcrs at eaves or in otllcr 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. Ncw and Reconstruction. Roof Covering for ncw
construction and reconstruction shall, as a minimum, be a Class A roof
assembly.
b. Repairs and Additions. Repairs and additions of 10
perccnt or more of an cxisting roof area shall be with a Class A roof
covering.
6.8 Skylights. Skylights shall have a noncombustible frlllne
glazcd 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.
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, EXCEPTION: Accessory structures such as patio covers,
storage sheds, bridges, decks, carports, grcenhouses or similar structures
arc exempt from requirements of this scction. '
Section 7 - Exclusions from Special Fire Pl'Otection Arca
A property which is designated as being within a Special Fire
Protection Area may latcr be excluded from within the Special Fire
Protection Area upon a finding tllat inclusion of the property within a
Special Fire Protectio11 Area and the application of the requirements of
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Ordinance Number
/ '5;' f
this Appendix to the property are no longer nccessa1)' for cffcctive fire
protection within the area to be excluded.
The procedures for excluding a propelty from within a Special Fire
Protection Area 1Il1d the requirements of this Appendix are set forth in
Sections 8 1Il1d 9 below.
Upon detennination that the property shall be excluded from the
Spccial Fire Protcction 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 cireumstances, an
area previously designated, as being within a Special Fire Protection Area
shall:
8.1 No longer bc included within a Spccial Fire Protection
Area becausc 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 complillllce
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; and
8.3 Be removed from the Special Fire Protection Area Map.
The conditions for such an exclusion (the "Exclusion Conditions")
shall bc as follows:
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8.3.1 A final subdivision or parce1map (a "Map") for the
Property to be excluded has been recorded in thc 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 II;
8.3.2 Compliance with Section II Item I has been
certified by tlle Fire Chief as evidenced by its execution of a document in
substantially thc fonn of Section II; and
8.3.3 Application for revision of the Special Fire
Protection Area map has been made to the Fire Chief, accompanied by all
required fees.
Section 9 - Petitions (010 Exclusions
A prope1ty within a Special Fire Protection Area may be excluded
from the Spccial Fire Protection Area under circumstances othcr than
those set forth in Section II provided that:
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9.1 The legal or equitable owner of the prope1ty petitions the
Fire Chief to have that property excluded from the Special Fire Protection
Area and the requircmcnts of this Appendix.
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Ordinance Number I '5 J. t.f
9.2 The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial
evidcnce in the record, tJJat the requircmcnts of this Appendix are not
necesslll)' for effective fire protection witllin the area to be excluded.
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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 complillllce with the provisions, of any applicable Fuel
Modification Zone Guidelines in effect for the.area as required by Section
II, tlle arca will no longer be in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire
Protection Area.
9.4 The Fire Chief may impose such conditions on the renmval
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
thc Fire Chief finds, upon substantial evidence in the record, that the
requirements of this Appendix are required for effective fire protection
within the arc,a 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 rcquired 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.
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SeCtion 11 - Required Conditions of Approval
11.1 Thcre shall be created and maintained on and/or adjoining
the Property a fuel modification zone (the "Fuel Modification Zone")
which meets all standard fuclmodification requirements of the Fire Chief.
11.2 Complilll1ce Witll any maintenance provisions of the
applicable fucl modifieation requirements shall be enforced pw'suant to
the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Maintenlll1ce
Guidelines, if adoptcd by the Fire Chicf, or through any otller Icgal
remedy available to tlle Fire Chief including fees, liens, prosecution and so
fOlth.
11.3 Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a
homeowners' association:
a. The conditions, covenants and restrictions recorded
against all property within tlle homeowners' association shall require
specifically budgeted funds sufiicient to meet the ongoing maintenance
obligatio11s of the applicable fuel modification requirements.
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b. The Fuel Modifibation Zone shall be subject to an
a11Dual inspection conducted by a representative of the Fire Chicf in order
to assure that thc Fuel Modification Zone continues to be maintained in
complia11ce with the applicable' fu~1 modification requirements. A
reasonable fee, to bc established by the':Fire Chief from timc to time, may
be chargcd to each homeowners' association subject to the fucl
modification rcquirements to offset the costs of the annual inspeetion.
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11.4 Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Special
Fire Protection Area shall be cons!l1Icted in compliance with all
requirements oftlle UnifOlm Building Code and Unifonn Fire Code which
are applicable to dwellings or occupied structurcs which are built on lots
Ordinance Number 1~~4
within Spccial Fire Protection Area Witll thc exception tllat sprinklers shall
not bc required unless othcrwise provided for by other applicable
provisions of the Unifonl1 Building Code or the Unifonn Fire Code. For
purposes of this Section II, adjoining mcans the first row of buildings
bordering a Special Fire Protection Area.
11.5 Before Ce1tificate or Occupancy (or its equivalent) is
issued by the Fire Chief for any Adjoining Structure, all requirements of
Section II must first bc satisfied to the satisfaction of the Fire Authority.
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11.6 All construction within a tract which is to be removed from
a Special Fire Protection Area shall have Class A roof assemblies.
Section 12 - Amcndments to Spccial Firc Protection Area Map
TIle Fire Chief shall cause lII\, official map of tlle Special Fire
Protection Area to be prepared. The map shall be reviewcd and updated
on a three-year basis or more frequently as deemed necessary. When a
property is excluded from a Special Fire Protection Arca or added to a
Special Fire Protection Area, the Fire Chief shall cause the Special Fire
Protection Area map to be lIlDended to reficct such exclusion or addition."
9.55.070
California Mechanical Code Amendments. lfi 5-31)
The following amendments are made to the Califomia Mechanical
Code, as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. Section 115.1 - Genenl is lIlDended to read as follows:
"115.1 General. Fees shall bc assessed in accordance with the
schedule adopted by resolution of the Seal Bcach City Council."
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B. SeetIon 304.3 - Outdoor Locations is amended to add a
second sentencc to read:
"Equipment regulated by this Code shall not be located in any
required front or side yard as established by tlle Building Code or zoning
ordinance."
9.55.075
California Plumbing Code Amendments. lfi 5-32)
A. Section 101.4.1.4 - Existing Construction, Exterior
Installation is added to read 1Il1d cxisting Section 10 1.4.1.4 Conflicts
betwcen Codes is re-numbered as Section 101.4.1.5:
"101.4.1.4 Existing Construction, Exteriol' Installation. In
existing buildings, no waste, soil, or water pipe shall be installed or
permitted on the outside of a building or an exterior wall."
B. Section 102.1 - Administrative Authority is amended to
read as follows:
"Section 102.1 Administrative Authority. Whenever the term
"Administrative Authority" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to
mean the Building Ol1icial or such person's authorized representative."
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C. The first paragraph of Section 103.3.4 - Expiration is
amended to read as follows:
"103.3.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Administrative
Authority undcr thc provisions of tllis Codc shall expire by limitation and
become null and void if the work authorized by such pelluit is not
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Ordinance Number /5J.'f
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commcnced within 180 days from the date of such penn it, or if tlle work
authorized by such permit 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 lIlDounts to less than ten
(10) perccnt of the total work authorizcd by such pennit. Before such
work can be rccommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to do so,
and the fee thcrcforc shall be one-half the amou11t required for a new
permit for such work, providcd no changes havc been made or will be
made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided
further, that such suspcnsions or abandonment has not exceeded one year."
D. Section 103.4.1 - Permit Fees and Section 103.4.2 - Plan
Review Fees are hereby amended to read as follows:
"103.4.1 Permit fces. The fee for each penuit shall be those set
fOlth as pcr tlle latest resolution of the City Council relating to the
establishment ofa Revised Fee Schedule.
103.4.2 Plan Review Fees. Whcn a plllll or other data is required
to be submitted by Section 103.2.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the
timc of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review
fccs for plumbing ,work shall be equal to 65 percent of the total permit fees
as set lorth in Scction 103.4.1 above. When pllll1s are incomplete or
changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall bc charged as set
forth in Section 103.4.1 above."
E. Section 311.9 is added to read,
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"311.9 No water, soil, or waste'pipe shall be installed or permitted
outside of a building or on an exterior wall. The only exception will be
thc nonnal installation of hose bib connection and/or clean-out
connection."
F. Section 313.0 - P1'otection of Piping, Materials and
Structures is lIlDcndcd by adding a new subsection 313.13 Corrosive
Soils to read: .
"313.13 Corrosive Soils. All earth within the City of Seal Beach
is corrosive unless the pennittee proves to the satisfaction of the Building
Official the specilic earth is not corrosive to the plumbing, piping, fittings,
fixtures and/or equipment for installation to contact with or to be bwicd in
the ground. Steel or galvanized steel shall be proteeted by at lcast double
spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils
cover) or approved equal."
G. Section 604.0 - Materials IS amcnded by lIlnending
subscction 604.1 to rcad as follows:
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"Section 604.1 Water pipes and fittings shall be of brass, coppcr,
cast iron or other approved materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PB, PE,
or PVC water pipe manufactured to recognized standards may be used for
cold-water distribution systems only. All materials used in the water
supply system, except valves and similar devices shall bc of a like
material, except where otherwise approved by the Administrative
Authority.
Piping 1Il1d tubing which has previously been used for any purpose
otller than for potable water systems shall not be used.
Prohibited materials: Galvanized malleable iron, galvlllllzed
wrought iron, or galvlllllzed steel.
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Ordinance Number /5 ~ 1-
Approved plastic materials may be used in water piping service,
provided that where metal water service piping is used for electrical
grounding purposes, replaccmcnt piping therefore 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 tlle requirements of Section 316.1.3."
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H. Section 604.1a is lIlncnded to read as follows:
"SECTION 604.1a Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass,
copper, cast iron, galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron,
galvanized steel, or other approved materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC,
PE or PVC water pipe manufactured to recognized standards shall be used
for cold-water distribution systems outside a building. All materials used
in the water supply systcm, except valves and similar dcviccs, shall be of a
like material, except where othcrwise approved by the Administrative
Authority."
1. Section 609.3.1 is amended to read:
"609.3.1
Ferrous piping shall be prohibited."
J. Section 1210.1 is amended to read:
"1210.1 All pipc used for the installation, extension, alteration, or
repair of any gas piping shall be stwldard weight wrought iron or steel
(galvanized or black), yellow brass (containing not more than sevcnty-five
(75) perccnt copper), or internally tinncd or cquivalency 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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K. Section 1211.5 is wnen~led to read:
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"1211.5 Fcrrous gas piping installed underground shall be
prohibited. Plastic gas piping shall have at least cightccn (18) inches of
earth cover or other cquivalent protection. Risers shall be metallic and
shall be wrapped to a point at least six (6) inches above grade or protected
in an approvcd manncr. When a riser connects underground to plastic
pipe, the underground portion of thc riser shall extend at least thirty (30)
inches before connecting to the plastic pipe by means of an approved
transition litting or adapter."
9.55.080 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
Amendments. l~ 5-33)
The fullowing lIlDcndments are made to the Unilonll Swimming
Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A.
Section 104.0 - Administrative Authority is wnendcd to
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rcad:
"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
represcntative."
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Ordinance Number ~
B. Section 106.0 - VioII!~ions I and Penalties. Thc 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 '
tllereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000) or by imprisomnent for not more than six (6) months, or both fine
and implisonment."
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C.
follows:
Section 110.0 - Fees. Paragraph two is amended as
"Such applicWlt shall pay for each pennit at the time of making
application, a fec in accordance Witll the latest rcsolution of the City
Council relating to the establishment ofa Revised Fee Schedule."
D. 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."
E. Section 310 - Waste Water Disposal. An additional
sentence is added to the end of Section 3] 0.1 to read as follows:
"The filter waste disposal shall discharge into the sanitary sewer
only."
F. CHAPTER 7 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS is added to
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read:
"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 J, Section 5-1.
Section 702. Continuous inspection. Continuous inspection by a
special licensed inspector shall bc required on all pools constructed of
reinforced gWlite. Said special inspector shall take test slllDples during the
placing of concrete or gunite and such samples shall be tested by an
approved testing 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 tcsts to be takcn upon approval of the Building Official.
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Special inspectors shall submit to the 'Building and Safety Department a
written report showing the dates of inspection, and tlle rcsult of the
laboratory tests.
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Scction 703. Sand Undcr Pool Decking. A sand or crushed rock
(minimum depth four (4) inches) shall &e required under all pool decking
and Wlder concrete slabs adjacent to swimming pools.
Section 704. Deck Dl'ainage. Decking placed around any
swimming pool shall be constructed so that overflow or splash water will
drain to an approved dcck drainage systcm and/or to tlle 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 tllat no
such drainage will run off on adjoining property. The deck shall slope
away from a building structure, dwelling and/or auxiliary building.
Ordinance Number 15;). f
Section 705. All electrical work shall be required as set forth in
the National Electrical Code."
9.55.085
Uniform Housing Code Amendments. lfi 5-341
The following amendments are made to the Unifonn Housing
Code as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. Chapter 2 is lIlDended by deleting Section 20J.l Authority
wld Section 201.2 Right of Entry and adding new Section 20J.l Authority
and Section 201.2 Right of Entry to read as follows:
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"201.1 AutllOrity. The Building Ofiicial and the Health Officer
are hereby authorized and directed to ,administer and enforce all of the
provisions of this code. For such pU1l.loses, they shall have the powers ofa
law enforcement ofiicer. The Building Ofiicial shall have the power to
render interpretations of this code and to adopt 1Il1d enforce rules and
regulations necessary in order to elarify the application of the provisions
of this Code. Such inte1l.lretations, rules and regulations shall be in
conformity with the intcnt and purpose of this Code.
201.2 Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection
to enforee any of the provisions of tllis code, or whencver the Building
Official, the H<;alth Ofiicer, or, their authorized representatives have
reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any
premises any c011dition which makes such building or premises sub-
standard, as defined in Section 202 of this Code, thc Building Otl'icial, the
Health Ofiiccr, or their authorized representatives may enter such building
premises at all reasonable times to inspect the slllDe or to perfonn any duty
imposed upon thc Building Official or the Health 011icer by this code;
provided that, if such building or premiscs 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
prcmises and request entry. If such cntry is refused, thc Building Otlicial,
the Health Otlicer or their authorized representatives shall have recourse
to every remedy provided by law to secure cnb)'.
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No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper
request is made as hercin provided, to promptly pennit entry therein by the
Building Otlicial, the Health Officer or their authorized representatives for
the pU1l.lose of inspcction and eXlIlDination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
subject to punishmcnt in accordance with tl1e Seal Beach Municipal
Codc."
9.55.090
California Fh'e Code Amendments. [fi 5-35)
The following amcndments are madc to the California Fire Code as
adopted pw'Suant to this chaptcr:
A. Adoption of the California Fhoe Code and the Uniform
Fire Code.
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The 2001 California Fire Code, the Uniform Fire Code, 2000
Edition, with errata, published by thci'Western Fire Chicfs Association,
and the wholc thereof, including Appell~ices I-B through VI-K, excluding
Appendix II-F, II-H, II-K, VI-E, and 'YI-F, and the Unifonn Fire Code
Standards, 1997 Edition as amended by the Unifonn Fire.code Standards,
2000 Editi011, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association are
hereby adopted by the city for the pU1l.lose of prescribing regulations
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Ordinance Number I~'f
governing conditions hazardous to the life and prope1ty from fire or
explosion, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted,
modified or amended. One copy of all the above is now on file in the
office of thc city clerk for public inspection 1Il1d is adopted with the slllDe
foree and effect as through set out hercin in full.
B. Enforcement and Inspections
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The California Fire Code and the Uniform Fire Code with
amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, whieh
shall be operated under the Director of Fire Services of the Orange County
Fire AUtll0rity. The Director of Fire Scrvices of the Fire Authority. may
detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors as shall be necessary
from time to time.
C.
follows:
ARTICLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION is mnended as
I. SECTION 101.2.2 - Application and Enforcing
Agcncy is lIlnended by dcleting 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 thc scope of Section 101.2.1,
the provisions of this code over all occupancics and land used within tlle
City."
2. SECTION 101.6 - Conflieting Provisions is deleted
and replaced with thc following:
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"Scction 101.6 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict
between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the Chief shall
decide which requirement meets the general intent of this codc."
3. SECTION 103.2.1.1 - Generai is amended by
adding a final paragraph as follows:
"Section 103.2.1.1 General. The building official and fire ofiicial
shall work in cooperation to enforce the lIlDendments to tlle following
sections:
Section 103.1.2
Section 901.4.4
Section 1003
Section 1004
Scction 1006.2.9.1.3
Section 1006.2.12.2.1
Section I 109.7
Section 250 J.l6
Alternatc matelials and methods
Premises Identification
Fire-Extinguishing Systems
Standpipes
Smoke Dctectors
High-Iise Buildings
Sparks from Chimneys
Maximum Occupant Load"
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4. SECTION 103.3.1.1 - Authority to inspect is
deleted and replaced as follows:
"Section 103.3.1.1 Authority to Inspect. The Fire Prevention
Bureau shall inspect, as often as nc'cessary, buildings and premises,
including such other hazards or appliances designated by the chief for the
,
purposes of ascertaining and causing to, be corrected lIl1Y conditions whieh
would reasonably tend to cause fire or 9,ontriblJte to its spread, results in lIl1
unauthorized discharge of hazardous 'inaterials, or any violatio11 of this
codc or any other law or standard affecting fire and life safety."
Ordinance Number I '5 ~ 1-
5. SECTION 103.3.2 - New construction and
alterations is lIlnended by adding new Sections 103.3.2.4-Reconstruction
and 103.3.2.5 Fire Protcction information on Plans, as follows:
"Section 103.3.2.4 Reconstruction. Any building undergoing
construction within any 2-year period, in which the floor area of
reconstruction is 75 percent or more plioI' to the submittal of a building
pel111it application, shall comply with the code provision for new
construction.
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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. Thc plan shall show the
following:
I. All cxisting and proposed private and public streets on
the proposed development property and within 300 feet (91,440 mm) of the
property line of tlle proposed development, and so identified, with street
widtll 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) of the property line of
thc proposed development. ' '
3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of
structures Wld buildings on properties abutting the proposed developmcnt.
EXCEPTION: The chief, with the concu1Tence of the
building official, may waive tl1e vicinity plan submittal requirements of this
section." , ' '
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6, SECTION 103.4.4 - Citations is amended by
adding new Sections 103.4.4.1-Infraction, 103.4.4,2-Misdemeanor, and
103.4.4.3-Separate Offense,'as follow~:
"Section 103.4.4.1 Infl'action. Except as provided in Section
103.4.4.2, persons operating or mai11taining any occupancy, premises or
vehicle subject to this code who shall pennit any fire or life safety hazard to
exist on premises Wlder their control shaH be guilty of an infraction.
Section 103.4.4.2 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take
immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or
notified to do so by the chicf or a duly authorized represe11iative, 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, Notiees and Tags
Interference
TlIlnpering with Fire-protection Equipment,
Site Barriers, Security Dcvices, Signs and
Scals
Burning Objects
False AIWlns
Maximum Occupant Load
Maximum Occupant Load
Sourees ofIgnition
Prohibited and Limited Acts
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Scction 1109.5
Scction 1302.3
Section 250 J.J 6
Section 3209
Section 3215
Section 7701.7
Section 103.4.4.3 Separate Offense. Each violation will be
deemed a separate offense for each Wld every day or portion thereof during
which a11Y violation of any of thc provisions of this chapter or of the codc
adopted hereby is committed, continued or pennitted by such person, finn,
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Ordinance Number 15'~ 1-
partnership or corporation and shall be deemed punishable therefor as
provided in this code."
7. SECTION 105.8 - Permit Requircd is lIlDended by
adding and deleting permit categories as follows:
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f.1. Subsection f.1. Fire hydrants and water-control
valves is deleted without substitution.
f:5. Subsection f.5. Fumigation or tllcnnal
insecticidal foggi11g is deleted without substitution.
g.1. A new Subsection g.1. General use permit is
added as follows:
"g. I. Gcneral use permit. To conduct lIl1 activity or operation that is
not specifically addressed by other permits, but which is likely to produce
conditions hazardous to life or property."
0.1. Subsection 0.1 Open burning is lIlDended by
adding thc following sentence:
"Open burning penllits shall include:
1. Bonfires/rubbish fircs, including construction sites.
2. Recreational fireslbuming in a public place."
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0.4. New Subsection 0.4 Open flanle device in
marinas is added as follows:
"0.4 Open flwne devices in marinas. To usc any open flllllle dcvice
for repair or maintenance in marinas, or for lighting or decoration on the
exterior of any boat, slip, or wharf."
0.5. New Subsection 0.5 Oil and natural gas wells is
added as follows:
"0.5. Oil and natural gas wells. To drill, own, operate, or maintain
an oil or natural gas well."
r.4. New Subsection rA Rifle range is added as
follows:
"1'.4. Rifle range. To establish"inaintait'1, or operate a rifle range."
D. ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
is lIlnended by adding the following definitions:
I. Section 207 - F
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"FLOOR AREA (FA) - for the purpose of calculating square
footage for application of fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall
include all c0111bustiblc habitable areas attached 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 plllticle in a moving body of water at
the bottom of the rolled curb."
2. Section 219 - R
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Ordinance Number '/5 J. 4-
"RIFLE RANGE is any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target
range established, maintained or operated for the discharge of a rifle, pistol,
revolver, shotgun or firearm."
3. 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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E. ARTICLE 9 - FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND
WATER SUPPLY is lIlDended as follows:
1. SECTION 901.4.1 - General is' lIlDended 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 be either intemally or externally illuminated in a manner
meeting the approval of the Fire Chief."
2. SECTION 901.4.4 - Premises Identification is
deleted and replaced as follows:
"Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or
addresscs 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. The numbers shall contrast with their background. Numbers for
new buildings shall be either intemally or extemally illuminated to be
visible at night. All multi-unit residential and commercial buildings shall
havc numbers or addresses placed above or immediatcly adjacent to all
doors that would allow fire department access in an emergcncy situation. In
no casc shall the numbers be less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height for
residcntial and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for commercial with a I inch
(25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordina11ce, whichever is more
restrictive.
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Multiple residential and commercial 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 tlle street or road. The numbers may be grouped on the wall of
the stJ.ucture or on a substantial mounting post independent of the
structure."
3. SECTION 902.2.1 - Required Access is amended
as follows:
a. SECTION 902.2.2.1 - Fire Apparatus
Access Roads is lIlDended by adding tlle following sente11ce at the end of
the first paragraph:
"Section 902.2.2.1 Fire Appantus Access Roads. Street widths
are to be measured from top face of t!le curb to top face of the curb, on
streets with curb and gutter, and from flowli11e to flowline, on stJ.'eets with
rolled curbs. See Appendix II-A-2 tor st,reet requirements in Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones and Special Fire'Protection Areas."
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4. SECTION 902.2.4 - Obstruction and eontrol of
fire department access is 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: '
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"Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle Access. Any point of acccss deemed
11CCCSSlll)' for cmergency response shall remain wlObstructed at all times.
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Section 902.2.4.4 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or
barriers installed across streets shall be in accordanee with the Orange
County Fire Authority Guidclines for Emergency Access. The minimum
width of any gate or opening necessary for required as a point of access
shall be not less than 14 feet unobstructed width. This minimum width
may be increased depcnding on the length of the approach.
As required by the Chief, 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 spccd bumps and speed humps, shall be
approved prior to installation."
5. SECTION 903 - Water Supply and Fire Hydrants
is lIlnended by adding a sentence to the end of Sections 903.2 - Required'
Water Supply for Fire Protection wid 903.4.1.2 - Testing, Marking, and
Mainte11ance of Private Hydrants, as tollows:
"Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection.
Pdvatc dwcllings exceeding 3,600 squa:'e feet (335 m2) in total orca shall be
evaluated tor fire flow requirements by the chief.
Section 903.4.1.2 Testing, Marking, and Maintenalice of Pl'ivate
Hydrants. Testing, marking, and maintenance requirements for private fire
hydnUlts shall be in accordancc with Appendix Standard A III-C-I."
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F. ARTICLE 10 - FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND
EQUIPMENT is amended as follows:
1. SECTION 1001.5 - Maintenance, Inspection,
Testing and System Out of Service is lIlDended by adding Section
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
rcquired smoke detectors."
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2. SECTION 1003 - Fire Extinguishing Systems is
amended by deleting section 1003.1.2 - Standards and substituting with new
languagc; lIlncnding 1003.2.2 - All Occupancies except Group R, Division
3, and Group U by adding an item 6 to the scction; dcleting sections
1003.2.3.1 - D1inking Establishments, 1003.2.3.3 - Exhibition and Display
Rooms, and 1003.2.8 - Group M Occupancies; deleting seetion 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, lIlDending Section J 003.3.1 - Sprinkler System
Monitoring and Alanns, as follows:
SECTION 1003.1.2 - Standaras is deleted and replaced with the
following: ..; " ,
"Section 1003.1.2 i Stand;il'ds; Automatic fire-
extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the NFP A
standards cited in Article 9.1 of this code. An approved automatic sprinkler
system required by Section 1003 and installed as per NFP A 13 as cited in
A11iclc 91 of tlns code, may be USCG for firc-resistive substitution as
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Ordinance Number 15J.+
specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Unifol1n Building
Code."
SECTION 1003.2.2 - AU Occupancies except Group R, Division
3, and Group U is amended by deleting thc words "Division 3, and Group
U," dcleting itcm 5 and adding an item 6 to the section as follows:
"Scction 1003.2.2 All Occupallcies except GI'OUP R, Division 3
and GI'OUP U Occupancies.
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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 tllan 2 stories in
height.
For the purposes of this scction, area separation walls shall
not define separate buildings."
SECTION 1003.2.3.1 . Drinking cstablisl1ments IS deleted
without substitution and the Secti011 number Icft open.
SECTION 1003.2.3.3 - Exhibition and display rooms is deleted
without substitution and the scction number left open.
SECTION 1003.2.8 - Group M Occupancies is deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
SECTION 1003.2.9 - Group R Occupancies IS deleted and
replaced with the following:
"Section 1003.2.9.1 ,Group R,Division 1 Occupancies. All new
Group R Occupancies shall bc cquipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system. Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads
shall be used in the dwclling unit and guest room portions of the building.
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For the purposes of this section,' 'area 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- 1Il1d two- flllDily
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 Department of Development Services, shall be equipped with
an approved automatic sprinkler system.
All new Group R, Division 3, detached one- and two- flllnily
dwellings located outside Pla1ming Districts 1,2 and 3 that are 5,500 square
feet (511 m2) square feet or larger in arca shall be equipped with an
approved automatic rcsidential sprinkler system.
Residential or quick-rcsponse standard sprinklcr hcads shall be used
in the dwelling portion of the building.
When it has been detennined that 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 accordancc in accordance with
NFPA 13-D, as lIlnended. For the purposes of this section, area or
occupancy separation walls shall not define separate buildings.
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EXCEPTION: In reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group
R, Division 3, detached one- and two-tinnily dwellings, where the cost of
installing an approved automatic residential sprinkler system exceeds 5
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percent of the reconstruction or remod~ling cost, Witll the approval of the
chief, the required sprinkler system may be omitted."
SECTION 1003.2 - Required Installations is lIlnended by adding
Section 1003.2.11 as follows:
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"Section 1003.2.11 All Occupancies, Very High Fire HazaJ'd
Severity Zones and Speeial Fire Protection Areas. In addition to all
other relevant provisions of this code and amendments thereto, 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 - Sprinkler Systcm Monitoring and Alarms is
amended by the addition ofa sentence at the end of the Section 1003.3.1-
Where required, as follows.
"Section 1003.3.1 Where J'equired. All valves controlling the
water supply for automatic sprinkler SYSten1S and water-flow switches on all
sprinklers systems shall be electrically monitored where the numbcr of
sprinklers are:
1. 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 alanll 1Il1d trouble signals shall be
distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approvcd
central station, remote station or proprietary monitoring stations as defined
by NFP A 72 as amended in A1tic1e 91 or, shall sound an audible signal at a
constantly attended location. The signal for remote station monitoring as
delined in NFP A 72 shall be transmitted to, reccived, and retransmitted by a
continuously attended supervising station facility that is either U.L. listed
(UUFX) or meets equivalcnt criteria, established by another nationally
recognized sllllldard as approved by the chief.
Exception: (no changc)"
3. SECTION 1003.4 PeJ'missible Sprinkler
Omissions is 'lIlnended by deleting number 4 without replacement and
re11wnbering number 5 as number 4.
4.
dcleting Section
following:
SECTION 1004 - Standpipes is amcnded by
1004.2--Required Installation and replacing with the
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"Section 1004.2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall
be provided as sct forth in Table No. 1004-A and the provisions of this
section. Every new building with any horizontal dimension greater than
300 fect (91,440 mm) shall be providcd with either access doors or hose
outlets located so tllat all portions of the building can be reached with 150
feet (45,720 1mn) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required
access doors shall be locatcd in the cxtcnor of the building and shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not
less that 3 feet (914mm) in width nor 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2Yz inches (63 mm) in size with an
approved valve. The water supply for the hose outlcts shall be provided:
Ordinance Number ~
I. By a separate main supplied from the systcm side of the
check valvc at the fire departmcnt connection; or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged
to allow the hose outlets to deliver the water when the sprinkler system, or a
portion of the system tllat protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut
oIT."
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lIlnended as follows:
1006.2.12.2 - HIGH RISE BUILDINGS is
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SECTION 1006.2.12.2 - High Rise Buildings is lIlnended by
revising the scope of section 1006.2.12.2.1 - Gencral, adding an item to
section 1006.2.12.2.2 - Automatic Fire Alarm System, adding an item to
section 1006.2.12.2 - Emergency Voice Alarm-Signaling System, and
adding a new sectio111 006.2.12.2.5 - Central Control Station, as follows:
"Scction 1006.2.12.2.1 General. All occupancies having floors
used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level
of fire depllltme11t vehicle access, Slllill be provided with an automatic fire
alarm system and a communication system in accordance with Section
1006.2.12.2.
Exceptions: The following structures, while classified as high-rise
buildings, shall not be subject to the provisions of tins section but shall
conform to all othcr 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.
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3. Floors of buildings used exclusively 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 Fire Alarm Systems. Add an
item 4 as follows:
"4. All smoke detectors connected to the alanll 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 alarm-signaling system.
The opcration of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler or watcr-tlow
device shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice
instructions giving appropriate infonnation and directions on a general or
selective basis to the following terminal areas on the fire floor and floor
dircctly above and below, unless otherwise approved:
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J. Elevators;
2. Elevator lobbies;
3. Corridors;
4. Exit stairways;
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Ordinance Number /'5;.1
5. Rooms and tcnant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet
(93m2) in area;
6. Dwelling wlits in apartment houscs;
7. Hotel guest rooms or suites; and
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8. Areas of refuge. (As defined in the Building Code.)
Section 1006.2.12.2.5 Central Control Station. 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
tlle 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 thWl 45 minutes. It shall have a minimwn of one
door, which is accessible directly from the exterior portion of the building
and shall be able to be opened with a fire departmC11t master key. The
central control statio11 shall have a minimum 01'96 square feet (9.3 m2) with
a minimum dimension of 8 fcct (2438 mm). It shall contain the following
as a minimum:
I. The voice allll1D and public address system panels.
2. TIlc firc dcpartment communications panel, a cabinet
containing 8 portable firefighter phones and I headset with sufficient cord
to reach all portions of the room.
3. Fire detection and fire alarm system annwlciator pancls.
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4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators
and their operational status.
5.
Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems.
6.
Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
7.
Splinkler valve lIl1d watcr-flow detector display pancls.
8.
indicators.
Emergency and standby power controls and status
9. A wall-mounted telephone, with suOicient cord to rcach all
portions of tlle room and with an outside-dedicated privatc line, installed in
the fire control room for exclusive fire dcpartmcnt use.
10. Elevator control switches for switching to emergenL'Y power.
II. Firc pWllp status pancllllld controls.
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12. Other fire-protection et!uipment and systems' controls as
rcquircd by the tire 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.
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One 3 foot (914 nun) by 5 foot (1,524 nun) table and 2
chairs.
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15. An approved locked and labelcd cabinet containing labeled
keys for cmergency access and elcvator control. All control panels in the
central control station shall be pennanently identified as to function.
Alarms, supervisory and trouble signals as required by Items 3 and 7 above
shall be annunciated in compliance with this code in the central control
station by melll1s of an audible 1Il1d visual indicator. For purposes of
annunciation, zoning shall be in accordance with the following:
a. When the system serves more than one building,
each building shall be considered separately.
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b. Each floor shall be considered a separate zone.
When one or more sprinkler risers serve the slllDe floor, each riser shall be
considered a separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the
same system on the floor.
c. Each scction of floor separated by area separation
walls or by horizontal cxits shall bc considered as a separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the
housing of any boiler, heating unit, generator or similar hazardous
equipment. No storage shall be pcnnittcd in the central control station
room.
6. SECTION 1007 - EMERGENCY ACCESS AND
EV ACUA TION is added as follows:
"Section 1007.1 Emel'gency Access and Evacuation. This section
shall apply to every ncw building of any type of construction or occupancy
having floors used for hwnan occupancy located more than 75 feet (22,860
nun) above the lowest floor level having building access.
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Exceptions:
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and Safety Code.
Hospit,als as defined in Section 1250 of the Health
2.
Buildings uscd exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Buildings where all floors above the 75-foot (22,860
111m) level are used for open Plll'king garages.
4, Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking
garages and located above all other floors used 101' human occupaney.
5. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers,
steeples, grai11 houses and similar structures with noncontinuous human
occupancy when so detennined by the cbief.
6. Buildings uscd cxclusivcly as jails and prisons.
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Such structures shall be equipped with a fire department-approved
emergency helicopter landing pad for use by, poliee, fire, and emergency
medical helicopters only.
Section 1007.2 Helistop. The roof area shall include an emergency
access and evacuation facility tor helicopters of notlcss than 15,000 pounds
(6,803.8 Kg) gross weight. The helistop shall have a touchdown pad of at
least 50 feet (15,240 mm) by 50 feet (15,240 111Il1) and a clear unobstructed
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Ordinance Number 15;;.1
landing and takeoff area with a minimum dimension of 100 feet (30,480
mm) by 100 fect (30 480 mm).
Section 1007.3 Construction. The helistop shall be designed tlle
adopted Building Code. Helistops and ,supports shall be of noncombustible
constructi011.
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Section 1007.4 Appl'oach-departnre Paths. The emergency
evacuation facility shall havc 2 approach-departure paths at a slope of no
greater tllan 8 to 1. No obstructions, including structural members or
communication equipment, shall penetrate the approach or departure paths.
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.
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 cxtend to the roof."
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G. ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is
amended by deleting 1109.7 - Sparks from Chil1111eys and substituting witll
new language, adding new sections 1114 - Changes in Use or Occupancy of
Building or Structure, J 115 - Development On Or Near Land Containing or
Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors and
J 116 - Model Rocketry, as follows:
1. SECTION 1109.7 - Sparks from Chimneys is
deleted and replaced with the following:
"Scction 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. All ncw structures
having 1Il1Y chimney, flue or stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove,
barbecue or other solid or liquid fuel buming equipment and devices, shall
have such chimney, flue or stovepipc. equipped with an approved spark
alTester. All incinerator chimncys shall tenninate in a substantially
constructed.spark arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding Y:z
inch (12.5 mm)."
2. SECTION 1114 - Changes in Use or Occupancy
of Building or Structures is lIlnended by adding a ne'll' Section 1114-
Dcclaration ofIntcnded Use, as follows:
"Section 1114 Dcclaration of Jntcndcd Use
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Section 1114.1 When Rcquired. When required by the chicfwith
the concurrence of the building ofiicial, any or all owners of any occupancy
may bc required to record with the county recorder of the County of Orange
a legal instrumcnt of intended use. ThIs Icgal instrument shall be called a
Dcclaration of Intended Use. The'Declaration of Intcnded Use shall be in
accordance with tlle requirements of this section. It shall specifically state,
by occupancy classification, all intended uses of all portions of the
occupancy and may not be moditied or withdrawn without the approval of
the chief with the concurrence of the building ofiicial. Unapproved changes
of occupancy or use can be cause for an jmmediatc hearing before the
building official wld the chicf or their designecs. Such hparing shall be
conducted to rule on the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy and the
Ordinance Number 15tlti
revocation of all pennits issued to all owners, tenants, operators and
occupants of all portions of the occupancy. The Declaration pf Intended
Use shall be binding on all present and futurc owners, tenants, operators and
OCCUPlllltS.
Section 1114.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded
Declaration of Intended Use may be required to be filed with thc building
official and the chief before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any
pennits are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of
the occupancy."
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3. SECTION 1115 - Development On Or Near Land
Containing or Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Fiammable Liquids,
Gases or Vapors is added as follows:
"Section ] 115 Development On Or Ncar Land Containing or
Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors.
The chicf may require tlle submittal for approval of gcological studies,
evaluations, reports, remedial rccommendations and/or similar
docume11tation from a state-licensed and department approved individual or
firm, on any parcel ofland to be developcd which:
1. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304,800
11nn) of a parcel of land tllat has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas
well operation, petroleum or chemical refining facility, petrolewn or
chemical storage; or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or
tIlIlnmable liquids, gases or vapors."
4.
SECTION 1116 - Model Rocketry is added as
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follows:
"Section 1116 Model RocketJ)'. All model rocket activities shall
comply with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Model
Rocketry. A pennit from the chief is required prior to firing any model
rocket."
H. ARTICLE 25 - PLACES OF ASSEMBLY is lIlDended by
deleting 2501.5 - Decorative Materials and replacing with 11CW language,
amending 2501.16 - Maximum OCCUPllllt Load by adding a new section,
and adding a new scction 2501.19 - Temporal)' and/or Portablc Heaters, as
follows:
I. SECTION 2501.5 - Decorative Materials is deleted
and replaced with tlle following:
"Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials. Rccords of fire-retardant
treatmcnt, as per the requirements of CCR Titlc 19, shall be maintained on
the premises by the owner, age11t, proprietor or occupant."
2. SECTION 2501.16.4 - Maximum Occupant Load
is lIlDended by adding a new section as follows:
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"Section 2501.]6.4 Occupant Count. The supervisor of cach
place of assenlbly shall havc an effective system to keep count of the
number of occupants present in the assembly area. If the chief determines
at lIl1Y time that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the
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occupancy shall be cleared until ~n accurate count can be made."
3. SECTION 2501. - General is lIlDended by adding a
new section 2501.19 as follows: . .
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"Section 2501.19 Temporary and/or Portable Heatel's. No
person shall place or operate or permit to be operated any temporary and/or
portable heater within a structure that uses any fllllnmable or combustible
solids, liquids, or gases without a fire department permit."
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1. ARTICLE 32 TENTS, CANOPIES AND
TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES is lIlDended by adding a
final paragraph to scction 3201 - Scopc, dcleting section 3205.2 - Location
and Parking and substituting with new language, adding a new final
paragraph to Section 3207 - FIlIlne Retardant Treatments, adding a new
final paragraph to section 3220 - Standby Personnel, and lIlDending 3221 -
Housekeeping, as follows:
I. SECTION 3201, - Scope is lIlDcnded by adding a
new tinal paragraph as follows: '
"Section 3201 Scope. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
large and small tents, awnings and othcr fabric enclosures also apply (19
CCR Chapter 2)" ,
2. SECTION 3205.2 - Location and Parking is
dcleted and replaced with the rollowing:
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"Section 3205.2 Location and Parking. Temporary membrane
structures, tents and canopies shall not be loeated within 20 feet (6,096 mID)
of property lines, buildings temporary mcmbrane structures, other tents, and
canopies. For the purposes of detcnnining required distances, support ropes
and guy wires shall be considered as part of the tempo~ary membrane
structw-e, tent or canopy.
Exception: Separation distance betwcen temporary
mcmbrane structures, tents and canopies, not used for cooking, is not
required when the aggregate area does not exceed 15,000 squw'tJ feet
(1,393,5 nnn2). '
Vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent establislunent shall be
parked at least 20 feet from any tent. All other vehicles shall be Pllrked at
least 100 feet (30,480 mm) from any tent except vehicles parked on a publie
street, which shall park at least 20 feet (6,096 mm) from lIllY tent, per the
regulation oftlle State Fire Marshal '(I 9 CCR 312)."
3. SECTION 3207 - Flame Retardant Treatments is
lIlnended by adding a paragraph as follows:
"The regulations of the Slate Fire Marshal for large and small tents,
awnings 1Il1d other fabric enclosures also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article
4)."
4. SECTION 3220 - Standby Personnel is lIlDended
by adding a final paragraph as follows:
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"Section 3220 Standby Pel'Sonncl. Thc regulations of thc State
Fire Marshal for standby personncl in tents with an occupant load of 500 or
more also apply (19 CCR 320)."
5. SECTION 3221 - Housekeeping is lIlDe11ded by
deleting "30 feet (9,144 mm)" and subsUtuting "50 feet (15240 11nn)" in its
place at each occurrence (19 CCR 326).
1. ARTICLE '47 - Fr1MIGATION AND THERMAL
INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is delcted and replaced with the following:
Ordinance Number 15~ 4
"ARTICLE 47 FUMIGATION AND THERMAL
INSECfICIDAL FOGGING
Section 4701 - Scope. Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging
operations shall be in accordance with Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and
Agriculture Code of the Slate ofCalifomia.
Section 4702 - Notification of Fumigation. The chief shall be
notified in writing at least 24 hours before lIllY building, structure or ship is
to be closed in connection with the use oftoxic or flalllmable fumigants."
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K. ARTICLE 52 MOTOR VElUCLE FUEL-
DISPENSING STATIONS is lIlnended by adding a final sentence to
section 5202.3.1 - Gcneral and deleting section 5202.3.6 - Special
Enclosures and substituting new language, as follows:
1. SECTION 5202 - Flammable and Combustible
Liquid Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations is lIlnended as follows:
SECTION 5202.3.1 - General 'is amended by adding a sentence to
the end ofSectiol15202.3.l as follows: '
"Section 5202.3.1 General. For locations where aboveground tanks
are prohibited, see Scction 7902.2.2.1."
SECfION 5202.3.6 - Special enclosures is deleted and replaced
with the following:
"Section 5202.3.6 Special enclosul'es. When installation of tanks
in accordance with Section 7902.6 is impractical, or becausc of property or
building limitations, tanks for Class I, 11, or Ill-A liquids may be approved
by the chief tor installation in buildings in special enclosures in accordance
with OCFA Guidelines and the following:!(no further changes)." '
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L. ARTICLE 63 - REFRIGERATION is lIlDended by
replacing "UFC Standard 79-3" with "thc Orangc County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
M. ARTICLE 64 STATIONARY LEAD-ACID
BATTERY SYSTEMS is amendcd by dcleting section 640 I and
rcplaci11g witll the following:
"Section 6401 - Scope. Lcad-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 unsprinklcred buildings used for facility
standby power, emergency power, uninterrupted power supply, battery
storage warehouses where recharging occurs, or indoor storage of clectric
carts/cars shall be in accordancc Witll A1ticle 64. Stationary lead-acid
battery systems with inoividual lcad-acid batteries exceeding 20 gallons
(75.7 L) each shall also comply with Article 80."
N. ARTICLE 74 - COMPRESSED GASES is lIlnended by
replacing "UFC Standard 79-3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
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as follows:
ARTICLE 77 - EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is lIlDended
I. SECTION 7701.1 - Scope' is lIlDended by
rcfere11cing Appendix VI-H rather thWl VI-F and adding the following
sentence at the end of the first paragraph:
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Ordinance Number /:;eiJ,4
"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.""
2. SECTION 7702.1.1 - Magazines required is
lIlDended by adding a final sentence as follows:
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"Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required. The regulations of thc
Statc Fire Marshal for magazine qUlll1tity limitations also apply (19 CCR
1566.4). "
3. SECTION 7702.1.9 - Storage with other materials
is anlended by adding a final sentence as follows:
"Section 7702.1.9 Storage with othcr matcrials. 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)."
4. SECTION 7702.1.15 - Yard maintcnance is
amended by deleting "25 feet" (7,620 mm) and substituting "50 feet"
(15,240 mm) in its place (19 CCR 1566.2).
5. SECTION 7702.2 - Rctail Sales is lIlnended by
adding a second paragraph to Section 7702.2.1--General as follows:
"Scction 7702.2.1 General. Thc regulations of tlle State Fire
Marshal for magazines within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6)."
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6. SECTION 7702.3 - Storagc Magazines is amended
by adding the following paragraphs to Sections 7702.3.1--Gcneral and
7702.3.1 O--Indoor magazines:
"Section 7702.3.1 General. TIle 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 ofthc State
Fire Marshal regulations for classification and construction of inagazines, if
detennined to provide an acceptable altemative protection by the chief (19
CCR Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5).
Section 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for magazines witllin buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6)."
7. SECTION 7703.1 - Usc and Handling is lIlDended
by adding the following paragraphs to Scctions 7703.1.7 Othcr regulations
and 7703.1.9 Premature detonation safeguards:
"Scction 7703.1.7 Othcr regulations. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for use 1Il1d hlllldling of explosives also apply (19 CCR
Chaptcr 10, Subchapter 4).
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Section 7703.1.9 Premature Detonation Safeguards. The
rcgulations of the State Fire MlIl'shal for precautions against accidental
discharge also apply (19 CCR 1568.8)."
8. SECTION 7703.2.1 - Public Conveyance is
amended by adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
"Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance. TIle regulations ofthe State
Fire Marshal for transportation of explosives, including transportation in
private passenger vehicles, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchaptcr 4,
Article 12)."
Ordinance Number ~
9. SECTION 7703.3.5 Explosive materials
terminals is lIlnended by adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
"Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials tcrminals. The regulations
of the State Fire Marshal tor cxplosives at terminals also apply (19 CCR
Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9)."
10. SECTION 7703.5 - Safety pJ'ccautions for
Blasting Agents is lIlDcnded by adding the following paragraphs to Sections
7703.5,3 - Construction and 7703.5.4 - Compounding md mixing, and by
adding a new Section 7703.5.7 - Requirements:
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"Section 7703.5.3 Construction. Buildings or other facilities used
for the mixing of blasting agents shall bc designed and constructed in
accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter
10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
Scction 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing. The regulations of
the State Fire Marshal for mixer design and blasting agcnt composition also
apply (19 CCR 1572.2 and 1572.3).
Scction 7703.5.7 Requircments. The regulations of the State Firc
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)."
11. SECTION 7704.6.1 - Construction is dcleted and
replaced as follows:
"Scction 7704.6.1 Construction. Operating buildings or rooms
shall be constructed in accordance Witll the regulations of the State Fire
Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2) when quantities of
explosives exceed the exempt lIlDounts as specified in tlle adoptcd Uniform
Building and Fire Codes."
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12. SECTION 7704.7 - Operations is lIlnended by
adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
"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)."
P. ARTICLE 78 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC
SPECIAL EFFECTS MA TERlALS is lIlnellded as iollows:
1. SECTION 7801~3,1.4 - Displays is 'amended by
adding section 7801.3.1.4.1 - Firing, as lollows:
"Section, 7801.3.1.4.1 Firing.' All 'fireworks displays shall bc
electronically fired."
2. SECTIpN 7802 - FiI'ewOl'ks is lIlDcnded by
deleting and replacing 780f.2 - Seizii~e of ~ircworks, deleting 7802.3 -
Fireworks Prohibited, dcleting Table' 7802.3A - Minimum Mortar
Separation Distances withoht substitution, lIlne11ding tlle first sentence of
Section 7802.3 - Prohibition; and, deleting Section 7802.4 - Displays and
replacing, as follows:
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"Section 7802.2 Seizure of Fireworks. The Fire Chicf shall have
the authority to seize, take, remove any fireworks stored, sold, offered for
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sale, uscd or handled in violation of the provisions of tlns code. Any
seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all
applicable statutory, constitutional, Wld decisional law.
Section 7802.3 Prohibited. The storage, use, sale, possession, and
handling of fireworks lAG, (commonly referred to as "Safe and SlIlle")
and fireworks, 1.3G is prohibited.
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Exception: Fireworks, Jo.4G and fircworks, 1.3G may be
plllt of an electronically fired public display when permittcd and
conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.
Section 7802.4 Displays. ,Fireworks displays shall be in
accordance Witll the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Public
Fireworks Displays, witll the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and with
the conditions of the pennit as approved by the chief(l9 CCR 982)."
Q. ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS is amended as follows:
1. ARTICLE 79 FLAMMABLE AND
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is amended by replacing "UFC Standard 79-
3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines" at every
occurrencc.
2. SECTION 7902.1.9 - Additional Requirements
[01' Protccted Abovcground Tanks is lIlDended as follows:
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"Section 7902.1.9 The installation of protected abovegroWld tanks
shall bc in'accordance with Section 7902.1.9 and the Orange County Firc
Authority Guidelines for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor Vehicle
Fuel-Dispcnsi11g Stations."
3. TABLE 7902.5-C - Maximum Storage Height in
Control Arca is lIlDended by placing a footnote refcrence in the heading
ofthc last column adding footnote I as follows:
"Table 7902.5-C (footnote) I In-nick protection shall be in
accordance with Table 7902.5-H, 7902.5-1 or 7902.5-J."
4. SECTION 7904.5.1.7 - Static Protection is
lIlDL'l1ded to add the following paragraph at the end of the section:
"Section 7904.5.1.7 - Static Protcction. Dl'lIg chains or similar
devices on tank vehiclcs shall not be used to meet the requirements of this
section for static protection."
R. ARTICLE 80 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS is amended
by replaeing "UFC Standard 79-3" with "tllC Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at every occurrcnce and tlle following:
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I. SECTION 8001.3.3 - Hazardous Materials
,Inventory Statemcnt is amended by adding the following paragraph:
"Section 8001.3.3 Chcmical Classitic~tion Packet. When required
by the clnef, 1Il1 Orange County Fire' Authority Chemical Classification
Packet shall bc completcd and approved p1ior to approval of architectural
and system plans, and/or the storage, use or hWldling of chemicals on thc
premises."
2. SECTION 800l.'15 - Exempt Amounts is wnended
by deleting footnote 16 to Table 8001.15-A.
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3. SECTION 8001.15 - Exempt Amounts is lIlDended
by adding a new Secti011 8001.15.2-Extremely Hazardous Substances as
follows:
"Section 8001.15.2 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person
shall use or store any lIlDount of extremely hazardous subStllllCCS (EHS) in
excess of the diselosable lIlDOuntS (see Section 25115 of the Health and
Safety Code) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed
property."
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4. SECTION 8003.1 - General is amended adding a
paragraph between the first and second sentence in Section 8003.1.8--
Standby Powcr, and deleting exceptions from 8003.3.1.3.5 - Treatment
Systems, as follows:
"Section 8003.1.8 Standby power. An emergency power system
shall be provided in Group H, Division 6 and Division 7 Occupancies."
5. SECTION 8003.3.1.3.5 - Treatment systems is
lIlnended by deleting all 3 exceptions from 8003.3.1.3.5.1 - General.
S. ARTICLE 81 - HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE
STORAGE is lIlDendcd as follows:
I. SECTION 8101,1 - Scope is amended by deleting
the last scntence regarding paper records.
T. ARTICLE 87
CONSTRUCTION, AL TERA TION,
BUILDING is lIlDended us follows:
FIRESAFETY DURING
AND DEMOLITION OF A
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1. SECTION 8704 - Firesafety during Construction
is lIlnended by deleting the exception to Section 8704.2 - Access Roads and
replacing it with tllC following:
"Section 8704.2 Access Roads.
Exccption: Temporary access and water supplies for
construction of residential model projects may be approved in accordance
with Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for the Design and
Installation of Temporary Acccss and Fire Hydrants."
U. ARTICLE 90 - STANDARDS is umended by deleting the
following references in 9002 - UFC Standards: 10-3 NFPA-13; 10-4 NFPA
13-D; 10-5 NFPA 13-R; 10-6 NFPA-14.
V. ARTICLE 91- CALIFORNIA STANDARDS is lIlDended
by revising 9102 - Amendments to National Standards, by clarifying that
tlle standards and amendments apply to all systems in all occupa11cies, and
the following:
1. SECTION 9102.1 - NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, as
amended is further lIlDended as follows:
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u. Section 3-7 Performance is lIlnended by
adding a second sentence as follows: ,
"Section 3-7 Thc assignment of class designations or style
designation, or both, to notitication appliance circuits shall be based on
their perfOlmllllce capabilities u11der normal (fault) conditions in
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Ordinance Number /5~ 4-
accordance with the requirements of Table 3-7. The minimum voltage
drop for any circuit on the'system shall not exceed 10%."
2. SECTION 9102.7 - NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, as
amended is further amended as follows:
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a. SECTION 3-9 Fire Department
Connections is lIlnended by addition of the following IWlguage at the end of
the first sentence:
"Section 3-9.2. Fire dL'Partment connections shall bc equipped with
listed plugs or caps, properly secured and arranged for removal by fire
departments and shall be protected from mechanical injury."
b. SECTION 3-9.3 is lIlDended by addition of
the following language after the first sentence, with two cxccptions, as
follows:
"Section 3-9.3. Fire dcpartmcnt connections shall be of an
approved type. The fire department cOnnection shall contain a minimum of
two 2\4" inlets. The location shall be approved and ,bc no more than 150
feet fiuID a public hydrllllt. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall
be approved by the chief. If acccptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on tllC backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall
be painted OSHA safety red.
Exception I: ,When tlle fire sprinkler density design requires
500 gpm (including thc intcrior hose. strelllD demand) or greater, or a
standpipe system is included, four 2 v." inlets shall be provided.
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Exception 2: The fire department connectio11 may be located witllin
ISO feet of a private fire hydrant providing the fire department connection
pipe is connected to tqe fire spri11kler'system by a stand-alone pipe that
connects down-stream of the fire sprinkler system check valve."
c. ,Section ~-3.] .5.1 - Thermal Sensitivity is
amended by addition of a second sentence, as follows:
"Section 5-3.1.5.1 Thel'mal, Scnsitivity. When fire sprinkler
systems arc installed in shell buildings of undctcrmined use other than
warehouses, fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used."
d. SECTION 5-6.5.2.2 - Obstructions to
Sprinkler Discharge Pattern Development is lIlDended by deleting
exception I witllOut rcplaccment.
e. SECTION 5-14.1.1.4 - Valves Controlling
Sprinklel' Systems is amcnded by deleting the section and substituting with
the following:
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"Section 5-14.1.1.4 Valves Controlling Sprinkler Systems.
Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they are operablc
from the 11001' below. The center line of the valve shall be no more than 7
feet (2,134 mm) above finished floor."
f. SECTION 5-14.1.3 - Post Indicator
Valves is lIlDended 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 served.
Ordinance Number ~
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 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 cither side of the valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to
approval by the authority having jurisdiction."
g. SECTION 5-14.1.5.1 - Scctional VaIvcs is
amended by modifying the first sentence and adding a second sentence as
follows:
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"Section 5-14.1.5.1. Scctional Valves. Large private fire service
main systcms shall have post indicati11g sectional controlling valves at
appropriate points when the system serves more then five appurtenances in
order to pennit sectionalizing the system in tlle event of a break or for
making of rcpairs or extcnsions. Notc: A hydrant or a single fire line
service to a building counts as onc appurtenance."
h. SECTION 5-15.2.3 - Arrangemcnt is
wnended by modifying tlle first sentence ofsection 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 thcy are located innnediately
adjacent to tlle approved fire department access road so that hose lines can
bc readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from
nearby objC\."ts including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department
connections."
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i. SECTION 6-1.1 - GencraI is amended by
modifYing section 6-1. 1.3 by revising the first scntcnce of the second
paragraph wld 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 registcred
professional enginccr. Detailcd structural calculations shall be submitted."
j. SECTION 6-1.3 - Powdcr Drivcn Studs
and Wclding Studs is lIlDendcd by deleting thc tirst sentence ofsectiol16-
1.3.1 1Il1d replacing with new language, and deleting section 6-1.3.2 and
replacing with new language, as follows:
"Scction 6-1.3.1 Welding studs, and the tools used for their
installation shaH be listcd.
Section 6-1.3.2 The use of powder-driven studs is prohibited."
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k. SECTId~ 6-4.5 - 'Sway Bracing is
amended by inscrting a new paragraph after the second paragraph of section
6-4.5.9 and modifYing figure 6-4.5.9, as follows:
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"Section 6-4.5.9 Earthquake bracing sllall not be attached to light
structural members without a registered professional engineer's dctail and
wet-stlllnp certifying compliance with NFP A 13, or through approval by tlle
spccific truss manufacturer."
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1. FIGURE 6-4.5.9 is wnended by deleting the
portion relating to lag screws.
m. SECTION 6-4.7 - Hangcrs and Fastcncrs
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Ordinance Number /;)~'f
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Subject to Earthquakes is ame11del,l, 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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n.
addition of the following:
SECTION 7-1 - Gcncral is lIlDended by the
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"Section 7-1 GcneraI. When firc sprinkler systems are required in
buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be
designed and installed to havc a fire sprinkler density of not less than that
required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with a minimum dcsign 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 Wldetennined if not specified at the time the
permit is issued. Where 11 subsequen~ occupancy requires a system with
greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the ncw occupancy."
o. SECTION 7-2.3.1 - Gencral is lIlDended by
the addition of a second paragraph to section 7-2.3.1. I, as follows:
"Seetion 7-2.3.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler
system design shall be detcnnined by one of tlle following metllOds, as
approved by the chief:
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I. Subtract thc project site elevation from the low water levcl for
tlle appropriate pressure zone and multiplying the result by 0.433. The
result shall be certified by a profeSsional engineer licensed in thc State of
California;
2. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3. Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water flow test
fonnldirections to document a flow tcst conducted by the local water
agency or a professional engineer licensed in the State of California. The
result shall be adjusted in accordance Witll the graduated scaled found in
the guidelinc."
p. SECTION 8-1.1 - Working Plans is
amended by adding an additional sentence to item 43 of section 8-1-1-1,
as follows:
"Section 8-1.1.1Itcm 43. Flow test shall be completed within six
months oftlle plan submittal to Onmge County Fire Authority."
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3. SECTION ~102.8 - NFPA 130, 1999 Edition,
Installation of Sprinklcr Systems in, One-and Two-Family Dwellings
and ManufaetUl.cd Homes is added as follows:
a. SECTION 1-5.1 - Devices, Materials,
Design and Installation is lIlDended. by the addition of the following
language after the first sentcnce in this section:
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"Section 1-5.1 Devices, Mate~!als, Design, and Installation. At
least two spare fire sprinkler heads of'each type, iemperature rating, and
orifice size used in the system shall be kept on the premisc in a location
approved by tlle Chief. Tools designed to remove and rcplace each
sprinkler head shall also bc located with the spares."
Ordinance Number I;)~~
b. SECTION 3-1 - Valves and Drains IS
wnended by deleting exeeption I WitllOut substitution.
c. SECTION 3-2 - Pressure Gauges is
deleted and substituted with tlle following:
"Section 3-2 Pressure Gauges. At least one water pressure gauge
shall be installed on tlle riser assembly."
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d. Section 3-6 - Alarms is amended with the
deletion of the exception and addition of the following language aftcr the
first paragraph, including two new exceptions, as follows:
"Section 3-6 Alarms. Exterior alann indicating device shall be
listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house
is addressed. Exterior audible devices shaU be placed on the front or side
of the structure and the location subject to final approval by the Chief.
Additional intelior alann devices shall be rcquired to provide
audibility throughout the structure. Sound levels in all slecping areas with
aU intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the
average wnbient sound level but not less than 70 dBA.
Audible devices shall be powcred from an uninterruptible circuit
(except for over-cum:nt protection) serving normally operated appliances
in the residence.
Exception #1: When an approved water now monitoring
system is installed, intcrior audible devices may be powered through the
fire alarm control panel.
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Exception #2: When smoke detectors specified under CBC
Scction 310.9 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch
activation."
e. SECTION 4-2 - Position of Sprinklers is
lIlDended by adding an additional paragraph to section 4-2.3, as follows:
"Section 4-2.3 In rooms or areas with slopes, multiple belllns or
construction features creating conditions 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
engincer certifying equal or greater protection tllan prescribed in the 1999
Edition ofNFPA 13 D."
f. Section 4-6 - Location of Spl"inklers is
amended by deleting exception 3 and replacing it with a ncw exccption 3,
deleting exception 5 without replacement, and adding an additional
paragraph after the last exception, as follows:
"Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers. Exception 3: Sprinklers
may be omitted from open attached porches, carports and similar open
structures. Attached garages shall be protectcd with listed quick response
firc sprinklers spaced to protcct a maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1
m2). The diameter of the main or crqss-main piping serving the lines in
the garage shall be equal to the largest dilllDeter piping on any main or
cross main within thc system.
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Adding the following paragraph after the last cxception: All attics
shall be protected with intennediate 'tempei'ature quick rcsponse heads
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Ordinance Number /5;. 4-
which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by access
scuttles or mechanical equipment."
4. SECTION 9102.9 - NFPA 13R, 1999 Edition,
Installation of Spl"inklcr Systcm in Rcsidcntial Occupancies np to and
Including Foul' Stories in Hcight is addcd as follows:
a. SECTION 2-4.6 - Alarms is amended as
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follows:
"Section t-4.6 Alarms. Local water-flow alanns shall be provided
on all sprinkler systems 1Il1d shall be connected to the building fire alarm
or water-flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies
containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load
specitied in Sectio11 1006.2.9.1.1 of the 2000 California Fire Code as
requiring a tire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one
approved interior alann device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping
W'cas shall be minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound or a
minimum of 70 dBA with all intervening doors closed. Alanns shall be
audible within all other living areas 'within each dwelling unit. When not
connected to a fire alarm or water-flow monitoring systcm, audible
deviccs shall bc powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for
overcurrent protection) serving normally operated appliances in the
residence. ' I '
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating
device, listed tor outside service and audible from the access ,roadway that
serves that building."
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b. SECTION 2-5.1.7 - Position of Rcsidentiai
Sprinklel'S is wnended by addition oflanguage at the end of the section 2-
5.1.7.3, as follows: I I,il
"Section 2-5.1.7.3 Sprinklers,! shall, be positioncd so that the
response time and discharge are not unduly affected by obstructions such
as ceiling slope, beams, or light tixtures. In rooms or arcas with multiple
belllDs or construction features creating conditions where sprinklers are
obstructed, or the sprinkler head placement exceeds the maximum
allowable deflector distance specified in tlle products listing, plans shall
bcar the wet-stlllDp of a registered professional engineer certifYing equal
or greater protection that prescribed in the 1999 Edition ofNFPA 13 R."
c. SECTION 2-6 - Location of Sprinklel'S
Exception 4 is amended as follows:
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"Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklel'S. Exccption 4: Sprinklers
may be omitted from penthouse equipment rooms, crawl spaces, floor
cciling spaccs, clevator shafts, and other concealed spaces that are not
intcnded for living purposes or storagc. Sprinklcrs may also be omittcd
from attics, which are not located over dwelling units. When attics are
separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per thc OCFA
amended NFPA 13D section on head locations in attics of single flllDily
homes. All other attics shall be protected per 1999 edition ofNFPA 13."
5. SECTION 9102.10 - ,NFPA 14, 2000 Edition,
Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systcms is added
as follows:
a. SECTION 2-8.2 is deleted lIl1d replaced with
the following:
Ordinance Number J 5' ~ '-I
"Section 2-8.2 The fire department connection shall have a
minimum of two 2W', intemalthreaded (NI-IS) 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
tha11 150 feet fi'Om a public hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it
may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire departmcnt inlet
cOlmections shall be painted OSHA safety red."
b. SECTION 5-3.1 - Location of Hose
Connections, General is deleted and rcplaced with the following:
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"Section 5-3.1 Location of Hose Connections, General Class I
Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be loeated not
less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above tlle finished floor.
Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstrueted and
shall be located not lcss 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 lcss than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the
tinished floor."
6. SECTION 9102.11 - NFPA 20, 1999 Edition,
Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fh'e Protection is amended as
follows:
a. 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:
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"Section 2-14.1.2 All new fire pump installations shall be
designed to test the 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
designcd 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 tcst water to the suction
line or returns the test water to the water source in accordance with
Appendix A-2-14.1.2 and A-2-14.2.1."
7. SECTION 9107..12 - NFPA 24, 1995 Edition,
Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is
amended as follows:
a. SECTION 1-5 - Installation Work is
deletcd and replaced witll thc following:
"Section 1-5 Installation WOI'k. Installation work shall be donc by
fully expcrienced and responsible contractors licensed in the state to do this
work. Work shall not bcgin until plans are approved and appropriate
permits secured."
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b. SECTION 2-2 . Public Water Systems is
amcnded 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 controllcd by a post indicator valve of an approved type
and located not less tllan 40 feet from'i:he building protected. Where the
water authority has regulations regarding the connection of private fire
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service mains, they shall apply. Where the water authority requires back-
tIow protection tlle following methods or asscmblies are acceptable:
1. An above ground assembly approved by the water authority,
painted OSHA safety red, and with the valves locked in the open position.
Valves controlling more tha,n, 100 sprin.kl:er head~ shall be monitored to an
approved location. , ' ; . " "
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2. A below groWld assembly approved by the water authority
and locatcd in an approved vault. The,last valve on the assembly shall be
controllcd by an approved post indicator devicc (see Figure A-2.6 b). Thc
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 closcr, or wall post indicating valves used, providing they are set
in locations by blanks walls or WitllOut openings of not less than 15 feet on
cither side of the valve, clear to thc roof, or pennittcd 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.",
c. SECTION 2-6 Fire Department
Connection is lIlDended by adding additional language to the end of the first
scntence of section 2-6.2 1Il1d deleting and replacing section 2-6.6, and
modifYing the first sentence of section 2.6.9, as follows:
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"Section 2-6.2 Fire departmcnt con11ections shall be equipped with
listed plugs or caps, properly secured and arranged for removal by fire
departments and shall be protccted from mechanical injury.
Section 2-6.6 The fire department connection shall contai11 a
minimum oftwo 2\1," inlets. 'TIle location shall be approved and be no more
than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The size qfpiping lIl1d the number of
inlets shall be approved by the chief. If aceeptable to the water authority, it
may be installed on the backtIow 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 strewn demand, or greatcr, or a standpipe system is
included, four 2\1," inlets shall be provided.
Exception 2: The fire department cOlmection may bc located within
150 feet of a privatc hydrant providing the fire department connection pipe
is connected to the fire sprinklcr systeni by a stand-alone pipe that connects
down-stream of the sprinkler systcm check valve.
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Seetion 2.6.9 Fire department connections shall be on the street side
of building lIl1d arranged sd they are located iminediately adjacent to the
approved fire department acccss road so tllat hosc lines can be readily and
convcniently attached to the inlets without intcrference from nearby objects
including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department connections."
d.
amended by modifying
Section 8-5.3 as follows:
SECTION 8-5 - Pipe Joint Assembly is
the first sentence in Section 8-5.2 and adding
Ordinance Number }5~ "
"Section 8-5.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and
thoroughly coated with asphalt or othcr corrosion-retarding material after
assembly 1Il1d prior to poly-tube installation
Section 8-5.3 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be
stainless stcel."
e. SECTION 3-3 - Post Indicator Valves is
lIlnended by deleting the exception 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 served, they shall be pennilled 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 sidc of the valve, clear to the root: or pennitted to be placed in valve
rooms accessible only Ii'om tlle extcrior, or exterior risers providing they
are set in locations by blanks walls or without openings of not less than 15
feet 011 either side of the valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to
approval by the authority having jurisdiction."
f. SECTION 3-5 - Sectional Valves is
amended by modifying the first sentence of section 3-5.1 and adding a
sccond sentence as follows:
"Section 3-5.1 Large plivate fire servicc main systems shall have
post indicating sectional controlling valves after five appurtenances in
order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or for
making of repairs 01' extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line service to a
building COWlts as one appurtenances."
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g. SECTIO~ 7-2 - Coating and Lining of
Buried Pipe is deleted and replaced with the following:
"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 polyethylenc tube. Thc ends of the tube
shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for Wlderground use.
Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section."
h. SECTION 8-6.2 - Methods of Restraining
Fire Mains is lIlnended by adding a sentence at the end of section 8-6-2-1,
as follows: '
"Section 8-6.2.1 The trench shall be excavated for thrust blocks and
inspected prior to pour. ClIl'e shall be taken when forming and pouring
thrust blocks that fittings and joints are not buried in concrete."
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i. SECTION 8-7 - Backfilling is lIlDended by
revising section 8-7.1 as follows:
"Section 8-7. 1 Backfill shall bt; well tamped in laycrs and wetted
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under and aronnd 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."
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W. APPENDIX 1-B - UFE-8AFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR EXISTING UlGH-RISE BUll.:DINGS, is amended by deleting
Section I - Scope and replacing witn n~ language wld Section 6.1, item 2 -
Special Provisions and Alternatives, AJlomatic Sprinklers and substituting
with thcfollowing: ' , .1 , . ,
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Ordinance Number 1'5;;.tf
"Section 1 - SCOPE. 111ese provisions apply to all existing high-
rise buildings constructed prior to th!l adoption of tlns appendix, each
having floors used for human oceupancy located 75 feet (22,860 mm) or
more above thc lowest Icvcl of fire departmcnt vehicle access.
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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
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this code. In addition to the main watcr supply, a secondary on-sitc supply
of water equal to the hydraulically calculated splinkler design demand plus
100 gallons (378.5 L) per minute additional for tlle total standpipe system
shall be provided. This supply ~hall, be automatically available if the
principal supply fails and shall have a duration of30 minutes.
Sprinkler control valves and watertlow detecting devices shall be
provided at the lateral connection to the riser on each floor."
X. APPENDIX II-A - SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS is 'amended by delcting scction 18 -
Unusual Circumstance and replacing V\;'ith new language and adding new
sections: section 25 - Use of Eql!ip"f,ent, sl:ction 26 - Notice of Spark
Arrester Requirement, and section 27 - Fuel Modification Requirements for
New Construction, as follows:
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1. SECTION 18 -; Unusual Circumstances is deleted
and replaced as follows:
"Section 18 - Unusual Circumstances
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The chief may suspend enforcement and require rcasonable
alternative ,measures designed to advancc the purposes of this article if he
detennincs 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, Califomia Native Plant Society and county-approved list of
wildlife, plllllts, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stllllds or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circul11stanccs that make strict compliance with
thc clearancc of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this
appendix undesirable or impractical.
follows:
2. SECTION 25 - Use of Equipment is added as
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"Section 2S - Use of Equipment
25.1 Except as otherwise provided i11 this section, no person shall
use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous
fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fucls,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section
25.3 maintained in eLTective 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
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mwmer as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any
flarnmable material.
25.3 A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable
material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and
other fllllnmable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the
exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbo11 fuels
or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.
25.4 Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck
tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motoreycles, are not subject
to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffier as defined in
tlle Vehicle Code oftlle State of California.
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25.5 Turbocharged engines are not subject to tltis section if all
exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine whecl, there is no exhaust
bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechlll1ical
condition. "
3. SECTION 2'6 - Notice of Spark Arrester
Requirement is added as follows:
"SECTION 26 - Notice of Spark Arrester Requirement:
No person shall sell, offer for sale, leas~, or rent to any person any
intcmal combustion cngine subject to the provisions of Section 25 and not
subject to the provisions of Section 13005 of the Health and Safety Code,
unless a written notice has bcen provided to the purehaser or bailee, at the
time of sale or at tlle time of entering into the lease or rental contract, stating
that it is a'violation of the UFC to use or operate the engine in, upon or
adjoilting any hazardous fire lIl'ea, unless tlle cngine is equipped with a
spark arrester as dcfined in Section 25, maintained in cffective working
order, or the engine is constructed,. equipped and maintained for the
prevention of fire pursuant to Scction 27."
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4. SECTION 27 ~ Fuel Modification Requirements
-for Ncw Construction is added as follows:
"SECTION 27 - Fuel Modification Requirements for New
Construction: All ncw buildings to be built or installed in areas containing
combustible vegetation shall comply with thc following:
27.1 Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the chief concurrent with the submittal tor approval of any
tentative map.
27.2 Final fuel modification plllllS shall be submitted to and
approved by the chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
27.3 The fuel modification plllllS shall meet the criteria sct forth
i11 the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelincs.
27.4 The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions
change. Any alterations to thc fuel modification shall bc approved by the
chief.
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27.5 All elcmcnts of the fuel modification plan shall be
maintai11ed in accordance witll the approved plan and are subject to the
enforeement process outlined in Section 16."
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Y. APPENDIX: Il-A-2 - :SPECIAL ,FIRE PROTECTION
AREASNERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES is added,
as follows:
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"APPENDIX Il-A-2 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION
AREASNERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.
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Section 1 - Scope The existence of sl1l1ctures in, or adjacent to,
grass, brush-, or forest-covered llll1ds poses a risk to life and property from
fires. This includes thc 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 Iisks in these Special Firc Protection
ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, provide safeguards to prevent
fire fium occurring, and to provide adequate fire protcction facilities to
control the spread of fires, all buildings structures, and lands located within
Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be
in accordance with Appendix Il-A- I.
Section 2 - Definitions
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or
more sides.
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EXPOSED SIDES. For the purposc of applying requirements to
structures in Special Fire Protection AreaIV ery High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones, 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 portion of that wall intersccts 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 also be considered "exposed sides" for the purpose of applying
requirements. .
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RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM 1,.ADDlTION.. In Special Fire
Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, lIl1Y existing
building undergoing constructiontroom:'addition wjthin lIl1Y 2-year pcriod,
in which tlle area of reconstruction i~ 75 percent or more prior to the
submittal of a building pennit application, shall comply with ~I the code
provisions for new construction lIl1d this Appendix.
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA/VERY HIGH FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is any' geographic area designated by the
Chief which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography,
weatller and structure density which poientiaily increases the possibility of
wildland conDagration fires.
UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE. hlc1udes strueturcs with a roof and
no more than one side and structures having no roof or othcr covering.
Unenclosed structures include patio covers, decks and balconies.
Section 3 - Authority
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Thc Chief shall have the responsibility to designatc all Spccial Fire
Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Scvcrity Zones.
Section 4 - Fuel Modification Plans.
4.1 General. Fuel Modification plans shall be prcpared in
accordlll1ce with this section.
4.2 Fucl Modification Plan. Preliminary fuel modification plans
for all improvements in areas containing combustible vegetation shall be
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submitted to the chief concurrent witll 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 permit. The
plans shall beet the criteria set forth in the Orange COU11ty Fire Authority
Fucl Modification Guidelines For High Fire Hazard Areas.
Exception: The Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the
Building OOicial, may waivc the vicinity plan submittal requirements of
this section.
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4.3 Issuance of Grading or Building Permits. No grading pennit
or, if no grading pennit 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
thWl 28 feet (8,534 mm). Private streets and driveways serving no more
than 3 dwcllings and not exceeding 150 feet (45,720 mm) in length shall not
bc less tllan 24 feet (7,315 mm) in width.
Section 6 - Building Construction Features
6.1. General. In addition to otller relevant provision of the
adopted Building Code, all stlUctures located within Special Fire Protcction
AreaIVCl)' High Fire Hazard Scvcrity Zones shall also bc i11 accordance
with Scction 6.
6.2. Exterior Walls. The exposed side of exterior walls,
including enclosed accessory structures, shall be of non-cmnbustible
materials or I-hour fire resistive constlUction for the exterior portion. No
openings shall be pennitted in such walls. .
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EXCEPTION: I 3/8 inch (34 Iron) solid corc doors, metal
doors, lIl1d multi-glazed windows and doors are permitted.
6.3. Attic 1Il1d Foundation Ventilation Openings. Attic or
foundation ventilation openings in vertical walls and attic roof vents shall
not exceed 144 square inches (.09 m2) per openi11g and shall bc covered
with metal louvers and l' inch (6.25 mm) mcsh corrosion-resistant mctal
screen. Ventilation openings and access doors shall not be permitted on
the exposed side of the structure.
6.4. , Unenclosed Acces~ory Structures. Unenclosed accessory
structures on the exposcd side, with openings betwccn 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 thc
living area and tlle accessory structure are protccted by a fire assembly
having a 20-minute fire-protection rating.
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EXCEPTION 2: The walking surface of balconies and
dccks may be constructed on non-rated materials.
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EXCEPTION 3: In lieu of fire protection as outlined in
this section, accessory structures may be protected by an approved
reside11tial automatic fire sprinkler SYStC1TI.
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6.5. Prope1ty Lines. Structure on adjacent properties shall be 5
feet (1,524 mm) ti'0111 prope1ty lines or shall be separated by a minimum
of 10 feet (3,048 mm).
EXCEPTION: Exterior walls with no openings are exempt
from requirements of this Section prhvided exterior pOltion of exterior
walls shall be of non-combustible or 1 ~iiour fire resistive construction.
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6.6. Cornices, Ea~e Overhangs, Soffits and Exterior Balconies.
Cornices, eave overhangs, soffits,', exterior balconies and similar
architectural appendages and project,ions 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 tlle UBC. Space between rafters at the roof ovcrhangs 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 sh!1i1 be pf:rmitted in eave overhangs, so11its,
betwcen rafters at eaves, or in otller overhanging areas on the exposed side
of the structure. .
6.7. Roof Coverings. Roo(coverings on structures in Special
Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Scvcrity Zones shall be as
follows: ' ,
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a) New and Reconstruction. Roof Covering for new
construction and reconstruction shall, as a minimum, be a Class A roof
assembly.
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b) Repairs and Additions. Repairs and additions of JO
percent or 'more of an existing roof lIl'ea shall be with a Class A roof
covering.
6.8. Skylights. Skylights shall have a noncombustiblc frlllDe
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 lIl1d reconstructed structurcs located in Special Fire Protection
ArcalVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be' equipped with an
approved automatie 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 Fire Protection AreaNery
High FJ1.e Hazud Sevcl'ity Zones
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A property which is designated as being within a Special Fire
Protcction ArcalVe1)' High Fire Hazard Severity Zonc may later be
excluded from within the Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone, upon a finding that inclusion of the property within
a Special Fire Protection ArcalVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and
the application of the requirements of this Appendix to the property are no
longer neccssary for effective fire protectien 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 fortll in Sections 8 and 9 below.
Ordinance Number J5Jt1
Upon determination Ulat the propcrty shall be excluded from the
Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Sevcrity Zone, tlle
property shall be relieved of further compliance with this Appendix.
Section 8 - Conditional Exclusions
The Fire Chicf finds' that, under the following circumstances, an
area previously designated, as bcing within a Special Fire Protection
ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall:
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8.1. No longer be included within a Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone bccause 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
bccause, as a result of its location and/or through required compliance
with thc provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Guidelines
in etfect for thc area as required by Ser;tion II, the area will no longer be
in, upon, or adjoining a Spccial Fire Protection AreaIVery High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone; and
8.3. Bc removcd from tlle Special Fire Protection ArealVery
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.
The conditions for such an cxclusion (the "Exclusion Conditions")
shall be as follows:
8.3.1. A final subdivision or parcclmap (a "Map") for the
Property to bc excluded has becn recorded in the official records 0 f the
County Recorder and that Map:
a. Clearly identifies tllC Property to be excluded;
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and
b. Was approvcd subject to conditions of approval
which include those conditions dcscribed in Section II;
8.3.2. Compliance with Sectio11 II Item I has been
certified by the Fire Chief as evidenced by its execution of a document in
substantially the form of Section II; and
8.3.3. Application for revision of tlle 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 Spccial Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zonc may be cxcluded from tlle Spccial Fire Protection
ArcalVel)' High Fire Hazard Severity Zone under cireumstances other
than those set forth in Section 11 provided that:
9.1. The legal or equitable owner of the propcrty petitions the
Fire Chief to have that property cxcluded from the Special Fire Protection
ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and the requirements of this
Appendix.
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9.2. The Fire Chief makcs a findi11g, supported by substantial
evidence in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix are not
necessary for effective fire protection w,ithin the area to be excluded.
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9.3. The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial
evidcnce in the record, that, as a result of its location wld/or through
required compliance with the provisions of any applicable Fuel
Modilication 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 ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
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9.4. The Fire Chief may impose such conditions on the removal
of properties from the Special Fire Protection AreaIVery High Fire Hazard
Sevcrity Zones as may be required in order for the Fire Chief to make
these findings.
Section 10 - Additions to Special Fire Protection AreaIVery
High Fire Hazard Sevel'ity Zones
The Fire Chief may add areas to a Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, including areas prcviously
removed pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 above, if the Fire Chief finds, upon
substantial evidcnce in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix
are required for elTective fire protection witllin tlle area to be designated a ,
Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard, Sevedty Zone. TIle
demonstrated tililure of a property owner to substantially comply with any
of the conditio11s i11 Section II may constitute substlll1tial evidence that
imposition of the requirements of this Appcndix are required for effective
fire protection within the property to be rc-designated as a Special Fire
Protectio11 Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, providcd that the
property meets all other state and local- requiremcnts for .inclusion within a
Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
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Section 11 - Requircd Conditions of Approval
11.1. There shall be created and maintained on and/or adjoining
tlle Property a fuel modification, zone (the "Fuel Modification Zone")
which meets all standard fuel modification requirements of the Fire Chief.
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11.2. Compliance with any: maintenance provisions of the
applicable fuel modification requirements shall be enforced pursuant to
tlle provisions of any applicable, Fue~ Modification Zone Maintenance
Guidelines, if adopted by the Fire c;hief, or through any other legal
remedy available to the Fire Chief including fees, liens, prosecution and so
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forth.
11.3. Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a
homeowners' association:
a. The conditions, covenants al1d restrictions recorded
against all propcrty witllin thc homcowncrs' associatiun shall require
specifically budgeted funds sufficient to meet the ongoing maintenance,
obligations oftlle applicable fuel modification requirements.
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b. The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an
annual inspection conducted by a representative of the Fire Chicf in order
to assure that the Fuel Modification Zone continues to be maintained in
compliance with the applicable fuel modification rcquireme11ts. A
reasonable fee, 'to be established by the Fire Chief from time to time, may
be chlll'ged to each homeowners' association subject to tllC fuel
modification requirements to offset the costs ofthe lIlmual inspection.
11.4 Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Special
Fire Protection Arca/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be
constructed in compliance with all rcquircments of the U11ifonll Building
Code and Unifonn Fire Code which are applicable to dwellings or
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occupied structures which are built on lots within Special Fire Protection
ArcalVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zones with the exception that
sprinklers shall not be required unless otherwise provided tor by otllcr
applicable provisions of tlle Unifonn ~uilding Code or the Uniform Fire
Code. For purposes of this Scction I!, adjoining means thc first row of
buildings bordedng a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone.
11.5 Before Certificate or OccuPlll1cy (or its equivalcnt) 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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11.6 All construction within a tract which is to be removed from
a Special Fire Protcction Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall
have Class A roof assemblies.
Section 12 - Amendments to Special Fire Protection AreaNery
Higb Fire Uazard Severity Zone Map
The Fire Chief shall cause 'an official map of the Special Fire
Protection ArealVe1)' High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to be prepared.
The map shall be reviewed and updated on a three-year basis or more
frequently as deemed necessary. When a property is excluded from a
Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zonc or
added to a Special Fire Protection ArealVery High Fire Hazard Severity
Zonc, tlle Fire Chief shall cause the Special Fire Protection Area/Very
High Fire Hazard Severity ZOl1e map to be amcnded to reflcct such
exclusion or addition."
Z.' APPENDIX II-D - RIFLE RANGES is lIluended by
adding a second paragraph to SECTION I - Pennits, as follows:
"Section 1 - Permit. The requirement for a pennit shall apply to
indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target nmges established, maintained
or operated for the discharging of a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun or
fireann."
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AA. APPENDIX II-E - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MANAGEMENT PLANS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INVENTORY STATEMENTS is deleted and replaced with the following:
"APPENDIX II-E CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION
PACKET. Hazardous materials inventories shall be submitted for approval
in accordance with the Orange COWlty Fire Authority Chemical
Classification Packct."
DB. APPENDIX III-A - FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS
FOR BUILDINGS is amended by deleiing tl1e exception in 5.2--Buildings
Other than 011e- and Two-Family Dwellings and substituting the following:
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"Exception: A reduction in reqJired fire'flow of up to 50 percent, as
approved by the chief, may be allowed whcn the building is provided with
an approved automatic spdnkler system. The resulting fire flow shall not be
less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.s Umin.)."
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CC. APPENDIX III-B - FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS
AND DISTRIBUTION is lIlnended, as follows:
'''fABLE NO. A-llIB-I REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE FLOW
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM NUMBER
OF HYDRANTS
AVERAGE SPACING
BETWEEN
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
FROM ANY !'01NT ON
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Ordinance Number /'5,;;,4
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(GPM) - , HYDRANTS STREET OR FIRE
(FEET)I,2,3.7 DEPARTMENT ACCESS
ROADWAV TO A
, HVORAN1".7
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' I 250 150
,
7001 or more 8 or 1TIOre5 ,0. 200 120
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1. Spacing shall be reduced'by 100 feet (30 480 mm) for dead-
end streets or roads.
2. Where streets are p1'!>Vided with median dividers which
cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets 1Il'e
provided with four or more trafiic lanes and having a traffic count of more
tllan 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet
(152,200 mm) on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternate
basis up to a fire-flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute (26,495
Umin) and 400 feet (122,000 mm) fur higher fire flow requirements.
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3. Where new water mains arc 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 for transportation hazards.
4. Reduce by 50 feet (15,240 mm) for dead-end streets or
rolllis.
5. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute (3,785
Umin) or fraction tllereof.
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6. Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12,192 mm)
from Wly building with the exception of detached one- and two-flllDily
dwellings.
7. In residential subdivisions, maximwn hydrant spacing is 300
feet. This spacing may be inereases to 600 feet (182,880 mm) if all homes
and attaehed garages are protected with automatic fire sprinklers systems
(13, l3D, or 13R) and fireflow requirements do not exceed 2,000 gpm."
DD. APPENDIX III-C TESTING AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTElVlS is amended by adding a
new Section 4 to UFC Appendix Standard A-II1-C-I as follows:
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"SECTION 4 - PRIVATE HYDRANT SYSTEMS
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Section 4.1 Inspection and Testing. Privatc hydrant systems shall
be inspected and serviced annually, and the owner shall correct any
deficiencies immediately. Hydrants shall be flushed and the systCID shall be
flow tested to insure that the required 'Yater supply is available. All valves
shall be tested and operated. All gaskets and caps shall be inspccted and the
hydrant paint shall be maintained irJ! good condition. Hydrant blue-
reflective street markers and protectire barriers: shall be installed and
maintained in good-Qrder." ,.
Ordinance Number I ?~t.f
EE. APPENDIX VI-A - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
CLASSIFICATION is lIlnended by adding the following beginning
paragraph to SECTION I - SCOPE:
"Section I - Scope. If confusion or conflict oecurs with chcmical
classification, tinal determination shall be in accordance with the Orange
County Fire AUtll0rity'S chemical classification database."
9.50.095
Uniform Solar Energy Code Amendments. [fi 5-36)
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The following amendments are made to the Unifonn Solar Energy
Code adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. The first sentence of Section 106.0 (Violations and
Penalties) is amended to read as follows:
"Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this
Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than onc thousand dollars
($1,000), or by imprisonment for nofmore tllan six (6) months, or by both
fine and imprisonment."
B. All rcferences to time pe,;ods in paragraph three of Section
106.0 (Violation and Penaltics) are lIlDended to rcad one hundred eighty
(180) days.
9.55.100
California Electrical Code Amendments. [fi 5-37]
The following wnendments are made to the California Electrical
Code, as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
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A. Section 303.1 (Issuance) of Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions, National Electl'icaI Code, is lIlDended by adding an
additional paragraph as the last paragraph of Section 303.1 to read as
follows:
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"Electrical pennits shall be issued only to state and city licensed
contractors or their respcctive authorized representative, but only to the
extcnt and for the work the applicant is licensed by the State of California
to pcrfonn."
B. Scction 303.4 (Expiration) of Uniform Administrative
Codc Provisions, National Electrical Code, is lIlne11ded to read as
follows:
"303.4 ExpiI'ation. Eve1)' pennit issued by the building official
undcr tlle provisions of this codc shall expire by limitation and become
null 1Il1d void, if the building or work authorized by such pcrmit is not
commenced within 180 days from the date of such pennit, or if the
building or work auth01;zcd by such permit is suspended or abandoned at
any time after tlle work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before
such work can be recommenced, a new pennit shall be first obtained to do
so, and the fee tllerefore shall be the full amount of the original pennit,
excluding any plan review fces for such work, provided no changes have
been made or will be made i'n the original pla11s and specifications for such
work; and provided furthcr that such suspension or ablllldonment has not
exceeded one year. In order to rencw 'action on a permit requiring plan
review after expiration, the permittee shall pay tlle full lIlDount of the
original pcrmit and the appropriate plan rl;lvicw fees.
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A permittee holding' an unexpired permit may apply for an
extension of thc time within which work may be commenced under the
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Ordinance Number /5J,Q
permit whcn tlle pcnnittce is unable to commence work within the time
required by this section for good 1Il1d satisfactory reasons. Thc building
official may extend the time for action by tl1e pcnnittee for a period not
exceeding 180 days upon written request by the pcnnittee showing that
circumstwlces beyond tlle control of the pennittee have prevented action
from being taken."
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C. Section 304.1 (Permit Fees) of Uniform Administrative
Code Pl'Ovisions, National Electrical Code, is amended to read as
follows:
"304.1 Permit Fees. The fee for each electrical permit shall be as
established by the City Council."
D. Section 304.2 (Plan Review Fees) of UnifOl'm
Adminisfrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is lIlDended
to read as follows:
"304.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data w'e required
to be submitted by Subsection 302.2, a: plan rcview fee shall be paid at the
time of submitting plans lIl1d specifications for review. The plan review
fces for Electrical Work shall be as established by the City Council.
Where plans lIl'e incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan
review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate as
established by the City Council."
E. Section 304.4.2 (Fee) ~f Uniform AdministI'ative Code
Provisions, National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
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"304.4.2 Fee. No electrical work for which a pennit is required
shall be commenced in any building or premises until a pe1mit to do such
work shall havc been first obtained. Where work for which a permit is
required by this Code is stlllted or conppences prior to obtai11ing a permit,
the total fees as herein specified shall ~e dol\'hle the payment of such fees
and shall not relieve the applicant from complying with the requirements
of this Code in tlle execution of the work, nor from lIl1Y other penal tics
prcscribed herein.
Exception: Double fees will not be assessed for emergency repair
or installation done outside of normal working hours 1Il1d permit
application is made within two working days after commencement of
emergency work."
F. Section 305.5 (Reinspections) of Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions, National ElectI'ical Code, is amended
by amending the fourth paragraph to read as follows:
''To obtain a reinspection. the applicant shall file ail application
therefor in writing upon a fonn furnishcd for that pllIJlose, and pay the
reinspection fec as established by the City Council."
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G. Section 305.6 (Miscellaneous Requirements) is addcd to
the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical
Code, to read as follows:
"Miscellaneous Requirements. The following requirements shall
be adhered to by all applicants requesting inspections in aecordanee with
Section 305:
I. Approval of Equipment. All appliances lIl1d equipment
shall be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory,
Ordinance Number 15~!t
equal to, but not limited to, Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and approved
by the building ofiicial.
2. Used Materials. Prcviously used materials shall not be re-
used without the written approval obtained in advance from the building
ofiicial.
3. NlIlneplatcs. The maker's nlllDeplate, trademark, or other
identification symbol shall be placed on the outside, where it is visible at
time of inspectio11, on all electrical materials, devices, appliances, fittings,
and equipment used or installed under the provisions ofthis code."
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H. Section 110-5 (Conductors) of such Electrical Code is
lIlDended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
"Conductors shall be of copper. Copper wire shall be the
preferred material used for wiring No. 6 and smaller i11 all installations.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the building
ofiicial for feeder lines only on an individual case basis where adequate
safety measures can bc ensured."
I. Seetion 210-23(a) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits
of said Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
"210-23(a) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits. A I~ wnpere
branch circuit shall be pemlitted to supply ol1ly wall or ceiling lighting
fixtures to an individual fixed appliance. A 20 ampcre branch circuit shall
be pennitted to supply lighting outlets, receptacle outlets, fixcd appliances
or a combination of same. The total rating of fixed appliances supplied by
such circuit shall not exceed 50% of thc rating of the branch circuit. The
rating of a single fixed appliance supplied by an individual branch circuit
shall not exceed 80% ofthe rating of the circuit.
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Exception: The small appliance branch circuits required in a
dwelling unit(s) by Section 220-4(b) shall supply only the receptacle
ou~lets spccified in that Section."
J. Section 220-4 (Branch Circuits Requi.J:ed) of such
Electrical Code is amended by adding subsection 220.4(e) Food waste
grinder branch circuit to read as follows:
"(e) Food waste grinder branch circuit. Each dwelling unit
shall have installed therein lIl1 individual food waste grinder branch cireuit.
Said circuit shall be provided with an indicating type switch located in the
wall adjacent to the sink or cabinet."
K. Section 230-24 (Clearances) of such ElectI'ical Code are
hereby lIlDended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Prohibited Locations. Panels and switchboards
containing overcurrent devices shall not be located in any closet, cabinet,
toilet room or room containing a lavatory."
L. Sub~ivisions (1) and (2) of Subsection (b) of Section
230-42 (Size and Rating) of such Electrical Code are hcreby lIlnended to
read as follows:
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" (I) 100 wnpere for a 3-wire service to a one tinnily dwelling,
apartment, or condominium unit with six or more 2-wire branch cireuits.
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Ordinance Number J '!5;l,L/
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(2) . 100 lIlDpere' for a 3-wire service to a one family dwelling,
apartment, or condominiwn Wlit with an initial net computed load of 10
KV A or more." ,
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M. Subsection (c) (Concrete-Encased Electrode) of Section
250-81 (Grounding Elcctrode System) of such Electrical Code is
lIlnended to read as follows:- ' "", i'
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"(e) Concrete-Encased Electrode. ! An electrode cncased by at
least 2 inches (50.8 mm) 'of coneretc, located within in and near the
bottom of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with the
earth, consisting of at least 20 feet (6.I:m) of bare copper conductor sized
per Tablc 250-94 and not less than No': 4 A.W.G. If a splice is necessary,
it shall be made with a device approved by the building official."
N. Section 250-81 (Grounding Electrode System) of such
Electl'icaI Code is amended by adding Subsection (e) (Required
Systems) to read as follows:
"(e) Required Systems. In all new construction and additions
requiring relocation of electlical service equipment, an electrical,
grounding system shall be installed per Subsection (a) and (e) of this
Section."
O. Section 250-112 (To Grounding Electrode) of such
Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
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"250-112. To Gl'ounding Electl'ode. The connection of a
grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode shall be made at a
readily accessible point as detennined by the building official, and in a
manner which will assure a pennanent and effective groWld. Where
necessary to assure this for a metal piping system used as a groWlding
elcctrodc, effective bonding shall be provided around insulated joints and
sections 1Il1d aroWld any equipmCllt that is likely to be disconnected for
rcpairs or rcplacement. Bonding conductors shall be of sufiicicnt length to
permit removal of such equipment while retaining the integrity of the
,
bond.
Exception: An encased or buried connection to a concrete-
cncased, driven, or buried grounding electrode shall not be required to be
accessible."
P. Section300-6(b) (In Concrete or in Dircct Contact with
the Earth) of such Electrical Code is amended by adding thc following
paragraph to read as follows:
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"All ea1th within the City of Seal Beach is corrosive, Wlless the
applicant proves to tlle satisfaction of the building ofiicial the specific
carth is not corrosive for thc installation of the above not~d electrical itcl11s
in contact with or bwicd in the earth. 'Unless otherwise authorizcd by tlle
building oOicial, all such items embedded in the earth shall be protected
by at least doublc, spiral ~rapping, hl!!f ov~rlapping with 10 mil plastic
tape (total 40 mils cover), or approved ~ual.:' ,
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Q. Section 310~J4 (AIumi~um Co~ductor Material) of such
Elcctrical Code is lIlnended by adding subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Aluminum Conductor Installation. Aluminum
conductors smaller than No.4 A.W.G. shall be installed under continuous
inspection by a special inspector approved by the building ofiicial."
Ordinance Number 17~ '-I
R. Section 310-16 Continuous Inspection of Aluminum
Wiring is added to said Electrical Code to read as follows:
"310-16. Continuous Inspection of Aluminum Wiring.
Aluminum conductors of No. 6 or smaller shall require continuous
inspection by an indcpendent testing agency approved by the building
official for proper torquing of connections at their termination points."
S. Section 336-4 (Uses Permitted) of such Electrical Code is
lIl11ended to read as follows:
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"Section 336-4. Uses Permitted. Type NM and Type NMC
cables shall be pennitted to be used in single family dwcllings and other
non-residential structures, except as prohibited in Section 336-5. Wherc
installed in cable trays, cables shall bc identificd for this use.
(FPN): See Section 310-10 for temperature limitation of
conductors.
(a) Type NM. Type NM cable shall be pennitted for both
exposed and conccaled work in nornlally dry locations. It shall be
permissible to install or fish type NM cable in air voids in masol11)' block
or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or subject to excessive
moisturc or dwnpness.
(b) Type NMC. Type NMC cablc shall be permitted:
(I) for both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist,
dlllllp, or corrosive loeations;
(2)
in oufside and ip-side walls of masol11)' block or tile;
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(3) in a shallow chase in masol11)', concrcte, or adobe,
protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at least 1/16" (1.59 mm)
thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish."
T. Subsection (a) (Type NM, NMC and NMS) of Section
336-5 (Uses Not Permitted) of such Electrical Code is lIlDended to read
as follows: '
" (a) Type NM or NMC. Types NM and NMC cables shall not
be used:
(I) in any dwclling or structure exceeding three floors
above grade;
(2) as service-cntrllllce cable;
(3) in commercial garages having hazardous
(classified) locations as provided in Section 511-3;
(4) in theaters and similar locations, exccpt as provided
in Article 518, Places of Assembly;
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(5) in motion pictw'll studios;
(6) in storage battery rooms;
(7) in hoiseways;
(8) embedded in poured cement, concrete or aggrcgate;
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Ordinance Number I;)~~
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(9) in any hazardo'i1s
permitted in Scction 501-4(b) Exccption;
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(classified) location except as
(10) in any commercial, industrial, or multiple family
dwelling units;
(11) in any building required to be of noncombustible
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construction;
(12) in unenclosed locations of private garages or
carports;
(13) in any circuits of 220 volts or more;
(14) in any areas where exposed to mechanical dlllDage
or the elements.
For thc purpose of this article, the first floor of a building shall be
that floor which is designed for human habitation and which has 50
percent or more of its perimeter, level with, or above finished grade of the
exterior wall line."
U. Section 370-4 (Metal Boxes) of such Electrical Code is
lIlDended by adding Subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a)
construction
materia!."
Boxes used in walls required to be of fire resistive
shall be of metal or other approved noncombustible
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9.55.105' Uniform Administrative Code Amendments. 1115-38)
The following amcndments are made to the Uniform
Administrative Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section
5-1:
A. Chapter 2 is amended by deleting Section 202.3 (Right of
Entry) and substituting the following:, ,
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"202.3 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 Officcr, or thcir 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, as defined in Section 202 of this Code, the Building Ofiicial, the
Health Ofiicer, or thcir authorized represcntativ,es may enter such building
prcmises at all reasonable times to inspect the swne or to pcrform any duty
imposed upon the Building Official or the Health OOicer by tllis code;
provided that, if such building or premises be occupied, they shall first
present proper credentials and rcqucst entry; and if such building or
premises be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate
the owncrs or other persons having charge or control of the building or
prcmiscs and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Building Official,
the Health Officer or their authorized representatives shall have recourse
to every remedy provided by law to sccure enl1)'.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper
request is made as herei11 provided, to promptly pennit entry tllerein by the
Building Official, tlle Health Officer or their autllorized representatives for
tlle purpose of inspection and eXlllnination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
Ordinance Number 15,).1
subject to punishment in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of the
City of Seal Beach."
B. Chaptcr 3 is amended by amending Scction 301.2.1
(Building Permits) to read as follows:
"301.2.1 Building Pel'mils. Building pennils shall not be
required for those items exemptcd by the Seal Beach Municipal Code."
C. Chapter 3 is amen::led by adding Scction 303.6
(Qualifications of Permittee) to read as follows:
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"303.6 Qualifications of Permittee. No person shall be issued a
pemlit under this Chapter until a valid CaIifomia Contractor's License of
the correct classification is presented to thc Building Official.
EXCEPTION: Owner-builder permit may bc issued for a Group
R, Division 3, or Group U occupancy with the approval of the Building
Official."
D. Chapter 3 is lIlDended by lIlDending Section 304.1 (Irees -
General) to read as follows:
"304.1 Fecs - General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with
tlle most recent adopted resolution of the Seal Beach City Council."
E. Chapter 3 is amended by dcIcting Section 304.2 Permit
Fees, Section 304.3, Plan Review Fees and Section 304.5.2 Fee in their
entirety.
F. Chapter 3 is amended by deleting Table 3-A through
Table 3-8 in tlleir entirety.
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9.55.110
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangcrous
Buildings Amendments. l~ 5-39)
The following lIlDcndments are made to the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5,
Article 1, Scction 5-1 :
A. ' Chapter 2 is amended by adding an additional paragraph
to Section 201.3 (Right of Entr)') to read as follows:
"No owner or occupant or any other person baving charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper
request is made as hercin provided, to promptly pennit entry therein by tllC
Building Ofiicial, the Health Otlicer or their authorized representatives for
the purpose of inspection and eXlIlDination pursuant to this code. Any
pcrson violating tllis subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
subject to punishment in accordance with the Seal Beach Municipal
Codc."
9.55.115
Uniform Sign Code Amendmcnts. l~ 5-40)
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The following amenaments are',made ,to tlle Unifonn Sign Codc as
adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article ~:; Sectlon 5-1 :
A. Chapter 1 is lIlnended ~y adding an additional paragraph
to Section 103.2 (Right afEntry) to r~ad as follows:
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"No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper
ft'.
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Ordinance Number /5;,4
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request is made as hcrein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the
Building Official, the Health Oflicer or their authorized representatives for
tlle purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
subject to punislunent in accordance with the Seal Beach MWlicipal
Code."
9.55.120
Exception for "R Occupancy." l~ 5-41)
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The following shall apply to "R" Occupancies with one thousand
(1,000) square feet of floor area or less, containing not more than two (2)
bedrooms having 110 natural gas fired applilll1ces, having no fixed wiildow
security guards, and provided witll a private security system for the
community. In addition, this section shall apply only to planned adult
communities, construction'prior to 1966 in which each individual dwelling
Wlit is equipped with an approved smoke detecfor device:
A. Patio Covers. Patio covers may be constructed that are
open on one (I) side only. Said, sid~'may Ibc provided with decorative
piereed concrete block which is approximately fiftiY percent (50%) open
and unobstructed.
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B. Exit Facilities. Every sleeping room need not be provided
with window or exterior door approved for emergency exit or rescuc,
provided a pennanently mounted approved smoke detection device be
installed with the dwelling Wlit.
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C. Light and Ventilation. In lieu of natural light and
ventilation, a mechanical ventilation system may be substituted that shall
be capable of providing two (2) air charges per hour in all habitable
rooms, and in rooms used for sleeping. One fifth (liS) of thc air supply
shall be taken from outside of the dwelling.
D.
Repair Provisions to Non-conforming Existing Dwelling
Units.
I. Existing patio roo f covers may be repaired or
replaced with materials as originally ,constructed or reconstructed with
other approved materials providing they meet the design requirements as
specified in Chapter 25, 27 and 32 and Section 4902, Uniform Building
Code, 1976 Edition.
2. Existing aluminum and glass window walls and/or
decorative pierced concrete block with wall covering on inside may
substwltially remain as originally consl1ucted but must not be altered
during the repair process or said wall areas will be required to meet
applicable requirements.
9.55.125
Sandblasting. l~ 5-43]
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A. Permit Requircd. No person shall engage in sandblasting
the outsidc of any building or structure in the city without first obtaining a
pennit to do so from the building official.
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B. Such pennit is required for tlle' purpose of placing the city
on notice regarding intendcd sandblasting operations, thus making
possiblc the inspection of sandblasting operations in the city so that
sandblasting regulations enacted tor the protection of the health and
property ofmembers of the public may effectivcly be enforced.
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Ordinance Number 17~4
C. No sandblasting pennit shall be issued to any person not
licensed or otherwise prohibited by state law from engaging in
sandblasting operations.
D. A separate pennit shall be required for each separate
premise, court or group of structures to be sandblasted. More than one
actual building or structure may be included on a single pennit if all said
buildings or structures are on one lot or one contiguous parcel of land.
E. Application for Permit. Each permit application shall
contain the following information:
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I. The name and address of the person or company
applyi11g for the pennit.
2. The nlllDe and address of the foreman or person
who will be actually directing the job for the applicant.
3. The1ocation of the job.
4. TIle building or structure or portion thereof to be
sandblasted.
5. TIle estimated length of time of the job.
6. A statement of the lIlDount of the applicant's public
liability and prope1ty dlllnage insurance, giving the namc and address of
the company issuing the policy.
7. Such other information as tlle building official shall
reasonably require to aid proper insnection and enforcement of city
sandblasting regulations.
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F. Inspection Fee. No sandblasting pcrmit shall be issucd
prior to the payment of an inspcction fee set forth in the fee schedule. No
chccking fee or other type of additional fee shall be requircd.
G. Notice of Sandblasting. Any person conducting
sandblasting in the city shall, not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to
said sandblasting, deliver to each residence or business establishment
within 100 feet of all buildings or structures to be sandblasted, a written
notice in a fonn provided by the building official.
H. Dry Sandblasting. No person shall engage in "dry"
sandblasting in the city in the absence of written special permission from
the building ofiicial. Said special permission to be granted only if the
particular cireumstances of the job makc wet sandblasting impractical.
I. Hours. No person shall engage in sandblasting before 8:00
a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. of any day, or on Sunday or legal holidays, in any
neighborhood that is exclusivcly a residential neighborhood or upon any
structure which is within 100 feet of any inhabited single or multi-unit
residential dwelling. All clean-up work must be done before 5:00 p.m.
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In commercial areas, sandblasting is to be done from 11:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All clean-up must be done by and/or before 7:00 p.m.
J. Property Protection. No person shall engage in
sandblasting, liquid washing, compresscd air cleaning or steam cleaning of
exterior surfaces of buildings without first protecting adjacent property,
public streets and pedestrian walkway ,areas by erecting canvas or other
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suitable barriers sufticient to protect them from the sandblasting or
blowing of and/or water.
9.55.130
5-120)
Nonsubdivision Development Standards. [~~ 5-117 thru
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Construction of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks.
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I. Requirements. Any person constructing or
arranging for the construction of any commereial building, industrial
building, residential building or any other facility, or addition thereto,
exceeding 400 square feet in floor area, who is not otherwise required to
make the improvements enumerated herein" shall provide for the
construction of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pavemcnt on the
one-half of the street and alley abutting the lot on which the building or
facility is to be constructed in accordance with the standard specifications
of the city engineer unless adequate cor-crete curbs, gutter, sidewalks and
pavement already exist along all streets and alleys abutting the lot on
which the ,building or facility is to be constructed, except as provided in
paragraph B below.
Curbs, gutters and sidewalks required to be
constructed by tllis section shall be located within tlle street right-of-way
at the locations and grades established by the city engineer.
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2. Dclay of Construction. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this lIlticle, the city engineer may delay the construction of
curbs, gutters and/or sidewalks and pavement upon determining that tlle
street grade cannot be readily established or whcn on a block by block
basis in the immediate vicinity of the proposed devclopment appears to tlle
engineer to bc'imminent, provided the:property owner posts a cash bond
with the city insuring thc construction may be performed in a more
efiicient and expeditious manner.
3. Improvenlent Procedure.
a. Any person rcquired to make improvements
by the provisions of this section shall file with the city engineer a bond i11
such amount as the city engineer shall estimate and determine to be
necessary to complete all of tlle improvements required.
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b. Such bOl'Id may be either a cash b011d or a
bond exccuted by a company authorized to act' as a surety in tlns state.
The bond shall be payablc to the city and be conditioned upon the faithful
performance of any and all work required to be done and should the work
not be done or completcd within tllC timc spccificd, the city may, at its
option, cause the same to be done or completed, and the parties executing
the bond shall be firmly bound under a continuing obligation for the
payment of all necessary costs and expenses incurred in the eonstruction
thereof. Thc bond shall be executed by the owner of the lot as principal
and, if a surety bond, shall also be executed by a corporation authorized to
act as a surety under the laws of the State of California.
4. Approval and Aceeptance by Building Ofiicial.
The building ofiicial shall deny final approval and acceptance on final
public utility connections to any commercial building, industrial buildings,
residential building, or any other facility until such concrete curbs and
gutters, or concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pavement exist or are
constructed, or their construction is guaranteed by cash deposited with the
City in a sum detennined by the City Engineer, based upon the number of
lineal fcct of concrete curbs, gutters, sidcwalks lIl1d pavement to beinstalled.
Ordinance Number J ~~c.f
Whenever the owner elects to deposit a cash bond,
the city is authOJ1zed in the event of any default on his part to use any or
all of the deposit money to cause all of the required work to be done or
completed and for paYment of all costs and expenses therefore. Any
money remaining shall be refunded to the owner.
When a substantial portion of the required
improvement has been completed to the satisfaction of the city engineer
and the completion of the rcmaining improvcments is delayed duc to
conditions beyond the owner's control, the city engineer may acccpt tlle
completed portion 1Il1d consent to a proportionate reduction of the surety
bond in an amount estimated and determined by the city engineer to bc
adequate to assure the completion of tlle required improvement remaining
to be made.
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B. Existing Public Utilities.
I. Required. Any person constructing or arranging for
the construction of any commercial building, industrial building,
residential building, or addition thereto exceeding two thousand square
feet in floor area, shall bc required to replace existing public utilities
facilities such as street lighting, water and sewcr lines, and related
appurtenances serving the propcrty if in the determination of the city
enginecr the existing public utilities facilities are insufficient to
accommodate such construction.
C. Future Undergrounding of Utilities.
Any person constructing or arranging for the construction
of any commercial building, industrial building, residential building or any
other facility, or addition thereto, exceeding 400 square feet in tloor area
or ground area, or any accessory building having an area greater than 400
square feet, shall provide for future underground power and telephone
connections. Undergrounding facilities shall consist of conduits
acceptable to the city engineer running from the power panel and/or
telephone line hookup to the appropriate utility easement, alley, or street
as detennined by the city engineer.
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D. Development Fee for Park and Recreation Facilities. Any
person constructing or arranging for t.hc construction of any residential
dwelling unit shall, through the payment of a fee, provide at least in part
for the park and recreational necds of the proposcd development's
inhabitwlts.
The lIlnount of the park and recreation fee to be Icvied
pursuant to this section shall be as adopted by the city council on a
dwelling unit basis. The building official shall not issue a building permit
until such fee has becn paid to the city.'
Provided, 'however, tha't'the net increase in the number of
dwelling units situated upon a lot shall!he use!! in dctennining tlle fee to be
levied under the provisions of this section, and provided furtl:1cr that this
section shall not apply to any property 'the subdivision of which has caused
either the dedication of parkland or tlle payment of a fee in lieu thereof.
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9.55.135 Plan Checks for Structures Housing X-Ray Equipment.
[~~ 5-150 tIuu 5-153)
A. Definitions. The following delinitions shall apply to the
tCllns of this section:
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Ordinance Number 1'5;.1
I. "Hcalth 011icer" means the County Healtll Officer
or such pcrson's dcsignee.
2. "X-ray Machine" means any radiation machine or
device capable of producing ionizing radiation when associated control
deviccs are operated.
B. Review and Approval.
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I. Prior to the iss~~nce of Ii building pennit for the
construction, conversion or alteration ~f a building or enclosure in which
an x-ray machinc is to be housed, the applicant shall receive approval
from the Enviromnental Hcalth Division of the Orangc COWlty Healtll
Care Agency.
2. The health otIicer shall review the plans and
shielding specifications rcquired to be isubmitted pursuant to tllis chapter
and shall either approve the plans and shielding specifications or indicate
the modifications rcquired to bring those ,plans and shielding
specifications into compliMce with the requiremc11ts of thc Radiation
Control Law, Division 20, Chapter 1.6, Oilif01!nia Health and Safety
Code, and any regulations enacted pursuant thcreto."
Section 14. Continuation of Existing Law. 'Whcrc substantially the same as existing
law, the above lIlnendments shall be consider~d a continuation of cxisting law and not a
new enactment.
Section I 5. Severabilitv. If any section, subsection, subdivision; paragraph, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby
dcclares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespcctivc of the fact that anyone or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
unconstitutional.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach at a meeting thereof veld on the !J 4 ~ day of
m~ ,200ti:..
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
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I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance is an original copy of,Ordinance Number /5,).'1 on file in
the office of the City Clerk, introduced at a m~eting held on tlle J./' >I+t
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Ordinance Number 1'51tQ.
day of ().L) 11'" P , 200 4 and passed, approved and ado.p.ted by the
City Council'-~flftht:r ruy of Seal Beach at .a/meeting held on the ~ Jf <VI,
day of ~ ' 200.:rby the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers ()'/J.1~ ~ tYt~ tflLd/#n uAd--
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NOES: COWlcilmembers ~./
ABSENT: Councilmembcrs ~J I
ABSTAIN: COWlcilmembers ~
and do hereby furtller certify that Ordinance Number J.3;).<fhas been published pursuant
. J~'-J1:~_ru.OON~m2836
Ci lerk
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Ordinance Number J~;~
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015,5 C.C,P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Orange
This space is for the County
Clerk's Filing Stamp
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 SUN, a
newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published weekly in the
City of Seal..Beacm, 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
dales. to-wit:
(J II ()
Proof of Publication of
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SUMMARY t. ;, ~'
ORDINANCE NUMBER 15 ~
. SEAL BEACH MUNICIPA", "
'CODE - AMENDlNG,Tm.E~1 ':;:
;'1 THAU g.....~: ~... ' -~. .:.
;Ordlnance Number ,1524 of'th:1
.City of Seal Beachrwlll'Bdopti!,
. amerdnenls to,tho _;,""",'"
. maned, and updated TltleS"1'i
through 9 'Of the S881 Beach '::
MuniCipal COdB"Bdopted.by~~
Orcltriance Number"151S.'Tha,'
amendments are based up-on...
. comments and queStions sub-,!
mined durtng the seventy.one
. da.y review penod 01 proposed'
. Titles 1 through 9 and prtmal]ly:, .
relate to business licenses, pro-.
,'ratlon of fees, deflnitKms, catl!';i
gones, license Issuance, sepa-
,IBIS __ fund raqulremonta.
I replacement licenses; bUSiness:
, records. enforcement of license
provisions, grounds for denial of:
',~,and!r"'..go,-
: pel!'!ltS, wat~r seMce fee revI.
sions for billing, delinquency,'
,and security, and recodlftcl1ltlon,
of the Building Code Chapter ~
Ordinance-Number 1524 was.
, Introduced at the ~ul~r Clty~
,Council meeting of,~ 26th,J
:'2004 and 'flrst,readlng was,"
: ~pprove~, by t~ fol~lIig \!Ct'!' ~
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AYES;~.a..-:' . .".,' ..;;;.') ,
AnIoll,CamP!Jllll.DciiinoilJinlon,\
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'NOES: None; Motion earned . I
r~~p~~~ "~f lo~;n~n.; ~U~b~~
. 1524 are Bvallable frtm1 the office;l
;of the.CIty C'!,!k, pty.~.2..,
I' :. 8lh Str8et, S. Beatf1; tB!eJIlCI1S:'.
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l'DATED TH)S 27111 \illY ll!-M,~Y.i
f2004, , ,'" ,,'. 'J
I OffIce ofthe.Ctty Clerk, ::.J
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6/1012004 ,: '.:J
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all in the year 2004.
I certify (or declare) under penally of
perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Dated at Seal Beach, CA,
this_fg_day of ~___, 2004.
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Signature
J'ION PROCESSED BY:
THE SEAL BEACH SUN
216 Main Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430~7555
Ordinance Number J 7 Jo+
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
This space is for the County
Clerk's Filing Stamp
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Orange
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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 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 Ihe County of Orange, State
of California, under the date of
2/24/75. Case Number 8a~~; 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
~IID
Proof of Publication of
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Dated at Seal
this_LO__d
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of ..JJJlW
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Mignature
ON PROCESSED BY:
HE SEAL BEACH SUN
216 Main Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-1555
,2004.
I~SUMMAiiY '--, :~"';
!,OROINANCE NUMBER 1524'1'
,- SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL
, COST. AMENOING TlTLES,1
,THRU 9 ~i" "po',." .." 'I
.. 'Ordinance Number 1524 of th~
Qty 01_ Beach adopIs amord-l
. menta to'the AlVised, reformat-!
, ted. ooo.-ted:rllles 11hrou~
9 of the"Sea1 Beach Munfcip@l!
.:Code. 2004 Ed~on:idootod bY'
Ordinance Number'1S1S The~
,emendmenls were based upOn;
"'comments and questions sub-
~ rrlltted dunng the 88Y8nty-one
, 'doy ravlew period 01 proposed ,
. . Tlltes 1 through 9 and primenly
relate 10 business licenses, pro-~
, rallon of fees, definitions, cate-
gories, license issuance, sepa-
. ,rate'llC8nse fund requirementS .
:;replacement licenses, businesS
. ~'records, enforcement of license'
"'i provlslOJ1s: grounds for denial of,
"_ard _,
t..perr",I8,'wate~ fee reVJ-.
slons for billing, de!lnquency:
and security, and reCodification
r 0I1lul BuIIdIng,Codo Chapter,
Ordnanco _1524 rocoNod
t second reading and was adopt-
,ed at-the regular'CIty Council
;, moeIIng 01 Moy 24th. 2004 by tho
. following vote. ~ .
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','AYES:" i '
. Antos, Doane, larson, Ybaben,
Yost '
NOES: ~one, Mallon carried
Coples'of Ordinance'Number
~1524sre 8V8IlabIefrom lheofflc8
. oIlhO Ctty Clerk~,H.II. 211
. -1IIh _ Seal fBIRphcno
f: (562),431-2527, .,.',.
l;'D~TED ~IS 1~~~~ ~ J~ne,
2004 ~. l.i. .
I Linda DevI~~ Clerk , 1
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~ PubIiohod 1n,lh8 Soii Beach Sunj
911012004 L' ." , -,;,
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all in the year 2004.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of
perjury thaI the foregoing is true and
correct.
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