HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Ord 1448 1999-06-14
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ORDINANCE NUMBER /#8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA. ADOPI'ING BY REFERENCE THE
199& CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
INCORPORATING ,THE "UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE" VOLUMES 1, 2, AND 3, 1997 EDITION,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE
1998 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE,
INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE", 1997 EDmON, INCLUDING ALL
APPENDICES THRERETO; THE 1998 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 1997 EDITION,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE
1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING
THE "PNIFORM FIRE CODE", 1997 EDITION,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE
1998 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE", 1996 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL
APPENDICES THERETO, AND INCLUDING THE
"UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS
FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 1996
EDmON; THE "UNIFORM HOUSING CODE", 1997
EDITION; THE "UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE", 1997 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM SIGN
CODE", 1997 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM SOLAR
ENERGY CODE", 1997 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM
BUILDING SECURITY CODE", 1997 EDITION; THE
"UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS", 1997 EDmON; THE
"UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA and HOT TUB
CODE", 1997 EDITION, and APPENDIX CHAPI'ER 1
OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING
CONSERVATION, INCORPORATING APPENDIX
CHAPER 1 OF THE "UNIFORM CODE FOR
BUILDING CONSERVATION", 1997 EDITION,
MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, AN
URGENCY ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
read as fo1lows:
Article \. Chapter 5, Section 5-1 of the Code of Seal Beach is amended to
"Section 5-\. Codes Adonted by Reference. Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, the
codes listed below are adopted by reference as the Building and Safety Code of the City of Seal
Beach:
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(A) California Building Code, 1998 Edition (part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations), incorporating the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition.
(8) California MechaIlical Code, 1998 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations), incorporati,ng the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition.
(C) California P1um~ing Code, 1998 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations), incorporating the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition. I
(0) Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1997 Edition.
(E) Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition.
(F) Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition.
(G) Uniform Sign Code, 1997 Edition.
(H) California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations), incorporating the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition.
(1) California Fire Code, 1998 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations), incorporating the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition, including
Appendices I-B through VI-I thereof, and excluding Appendices IT-h, VI-D, and
VI-G, and the 1997 Uniform Fire Code Standards, including Appendix A-IT-F.
(1) Uniform Solar Energy Code, 1997 Edition.
(K) Uniform Building Security Code, 1997 Edition.
(L) Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition.
(M) Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Code for Building Conservation, 1998 Edition
(Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the 1997
Uniform Code for Building Conservation.
One copy of each of the above codes shall be deposited in the office of the City Clerk and
shall be at all times maintained by said Clerk for use and examination by the public.
All amendments to Codes adopted herein by reference shall be considered as part of the I
Building and Safety Code. "
SECTION 2. Section 5-20, subsection 1, Soecial In~tion, is amended to change the
referenced section of the Uniform Building Code from "Section 1922" to "Section 1924".
SECTION 3. Sections 5-29 through Section 5-42 are hereby deleted in their entirety and
new Sections 5-29 through Section 5-42 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
"Section 5-29. Amendments to Codes - Generally. The codes set forth in Section 5-1 of this
chapter are amended as set forth herein.
.Section 5-30. California Building Code amendments. The following amendments are made to
the California Building Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. 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 Official, the entire lot shall be fenced along its perimeter with a minimum 6
foot high chain link fence. The enclosure shall contain gates to allow construction traffic
through. When not in use, such gates shall be closed and locked.
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2.
Section 103 - VIOLATIONS is amended to read as follows:
Section 103 - VIOLATIONS It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish,
equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to
be done, contrary to, or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Any person,
firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a
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misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one
thousand do1lars ($1,000) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, shall be punishable as
herein provided.
3.
Section 106.1 Pennits Required is amended to read as follows:
Section 106.1 Pennits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation
to erect, construct, en1arge, alter, repair, roof or re-roof, move, improve, remove, convert
or demolish any building or structure regulated by this Code, except as specified in Section
5-6A of the Seal Beach Municipal Code of this section, or cause the same to be done
without first obtaining a separate permit for each building or structure from the Building
Official.
4. Section 106.2 Work Exempt from Pennit is amended to read as follows:
Section 106.2 Work Exempt from Pennit. Only the work noted in Section 5-6A of the
Seal Beach Municipal Code shall be considered exempt from obtaining a building permit.
5. Section 107.1 FEFS - General is amended to read as follows:
Section 107.1 FEFS - General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the most recent
adopted resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach.
6. Section 107.2 Pennit Fees, Section 107.3 Plan Review Fees, and Section 107.5.2 Fee
are hereby deleted in their entirety.
7.
Table I-A is hereby deleted in its entirety.
8. Section 108 INSPECTIONS is amended to add subsection 108.5.9 to read as follows:
9. Re-roof Inspections. AU re-roofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of
Chapter 15 of this Code. A final inspection shall be obtained from the Building
Official when the re-roofing is complete.
9. Section 310.9.1.6 Installation and maintenance is hereby added as follows:
310.9.1.6 Installation and maintenance It shall be the responsibility of the owner to
supply, install and maintain all required smoke detectors. The owner or individual in
possession of the property shall be responsible for annually testing all required smoke
detectors.
10. SECTION 403 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GROUP B OFFICE BUILDINGS
AND GROUP R, DIVISION I OCCUPANCIFS is revised to read as fo1l0ws:
A.
Section 403.1 Scope is amended to read as f01l0ws:
403.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable requirements of these regulations, and
CCR Section 2-1807, Title 24, the provisions of this section shall apply to all Group
B, Office and Group R, Division 1 Occupancies each having any area where the
public might gain access to await rescue, located more than 55 feet (16764 mm)
above the level of Fire Department vehicle access. Such buildings shall be provided
with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 403.2.1.
Exception: The fo1l0wing structures, while classified as high-rise buildings, shall
not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall conform to
all other applicable provisions of these regulations:
Ordinance Number
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1. Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety
Code.
2.
3.
Buildings used exclusively for open parking garages.
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Buildings where all floors above the fifty-five (55) foot
(16764 mm) level are used exclusively as open parking
garages.
4. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages
and located above all other floors used for human occupancy.
5. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steepies,
grain houses and similar structures with noncontinuous
human occupancy, when approved by the Fire Chief.
6. Buildings used exclusively for jails and prisons.
B. Section 403.3 Automatic Sprinkler System is amended by adding a new
paragraph to read as follows
Indicating Lights. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall have a
light that indicates the status of the detector. When a detector is located in a space
above a drop ceiling, the indicating light shall be located on or below the ceiling
grid.
c.
Section 403.5.2. Emergency voice alann signaling system is amended to read as
follows:
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403.5.2 Emergency voice a1ann signaling system. The operation of any smoke
detector, other than the single station detectors located within the dwelling units in a
Group R, Division 1 Occupancy, sprinkler, water flow device or manual fire alarm
station shall automatically sound an alert sigriaI to the desired areas, followed by
voice instructions giving appropriate information and direction to the occupants.
The central control station shall contain controls for the voice alarm system so the
selective or general voice alarm may be manually initiated.
The system shall be supervised to cause the activation of an audible trouble signal in
the central control station upon interruption or failure of the audio path including
amplifiers, speaker wiring, switches and electrical contacts and shall detect opens,
shorts and grounds which might impair the function of the system.
The alarm shall be designed to be heard clearly by all occupants within the building
or designated portions thereof, as is required for the public address system.
The alarm system shall include visual indicators for the hearing impaired in all
public areas of the building including, but not limited to, elevators, elevator lobbies,
corridors, rest rooms, exit stairways, and rooms or tenant spaces exceeding 1,000
square feet (93 m~ in area.
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D. Section 403.9.3 Helicopter Landing Pad is added to read as follows:
403.9.3 Helicopter Landing Pad.
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The roof area shall include an emergency access and evacuation facility for
helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds (6,803.8 Kg) gross weight. This
facility shall have a touchdown pad of at least 50 feet (15,240 mm) by 50
feet (15,240 mm) lind a clear unobstructed landing and takeoff area with a
minimum dimension of 100 feet (30,480 mm) by 100 feet (30,480 mm).
2.
The landing pad shall be designed per Uniform Building Code Section 1609,
Division ill. Helicopter landing areas and supports shall be of non-
combustible construction.
3. The emergency evacuation facility shall have two approach/departure paths
at a slope of no greater than 8 to 1.
4. Any helicopter use of this facility other than as an emergency evacuation
facility shall require prior Federal Aviation Administration, Building
Department and Fire Department approval.
5. A wind indicating device shall be provided.
6. The roof top shall be marked by an emergency marker as required by the
Chief.
7. The building emergency communication system shall extend to the roof.
Section 419 - FENCFS is added to read as follows:
SECTION 419 - FENCFS
419.1. Fences.
1. All fences shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
2. Masonry fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 21.
3. Wood fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 23.
4. Concrete fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.
5. Steel fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 22.
6. Aluminum fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 20.
7. The fence footings and foundations as well as those fences that are in whole or part
of a retaining wall shall conform to Chapter 18.
8. Fences shall structurally conform to Chapter 16.
419.2 City Standards. The fence design shall comply with the City of Seal Beach
standards, copies of which are available at the Building Department.
419.3 Compliance With Other ProvisioWl. The height, location, construction and other
characteristics of fences on property zoned manufacturing or commercial shall comply with
fire, health, planning, traffic, zoning and building laws and codes. Plans for such fences
must be approved by the Chief, Traffic Engineer, and Planning Director in addition to the
BuiJding Official.
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419.4 Pool Fences. Pools to be completely fenced, gates to have latches. Every
swimming pool, pond or other body of water 18 inches or more in depth at any point shall
be surrounded by a fence or wall not less than 6 feet in height measured on the exterior
side. No such fence or wall shall be constructed and maintained with openings or
projections such that a toddler or small child may gain a foothold and climb over. I
Openings between vertical members shalJ not exceed 4 inches (102 mm), and the distance
between horizontal members, accessible from the exterior, shall not be less than 4 feet 6
inches. Fences or walls shall be lOcated a sufficient distance from any structure, shrubbery
or tree, or hillside grade which could be used to assist a ehild to scale the fence or wall.
Gates and doors opening through such enclosures shall be self-closing and self-latching with
release located on the pool side as to prevent release from the exterior. A self-latching
tumbler lock may be installed so that the gate can be opened from the exterior with a key.
EXCEPrION: When approved by the Building Official, public swimming pools
under continuous supervision may be operated with gates or door unlocked. Except for
single family residences, the fence and walls shall be so locked as to allow access to all
living units without entering the pool enclosure. The fence or walls shall serve to isolate the
pool from other activities and structures and shall be located within 50 feet of the pool.
Gates in such enclosures shall be located in view of the pool. A building wall without doors
may be used as part of such pool enclosures when within 50 feet to the main front door
shalJ not be through the swimming pool enclosure. The swimming pool enclosure f~r
single family residences may include dwelling walls with windows and doors.
12. Section S02 - PREMISFS IDENTIF1CATION is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
S02 PREMISFS IDENTIF1CA TION
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Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a
position that is plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said
numbers shall be of non-combustible materials and shall contrast with their background.
All multi-unit residential and commercial buildings shall have numbers or addresses placed
above or immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire department access in an
emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height
for residential and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for commercial with a 1 inch (25 mm)
stroke.
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 the street or road. Said numbers may be
grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial mounting post independent of the
structure. mumination shall be provided as required by the City.
13. SECTION 508 - FIRE-RESISTIVE SUBSTITUTION is deleted and revised to read as
follows:
SECTION 508 - FIRE RESISTIVE SUBSTITUTION. Where one-hour fire-resistive
construction throughout is required by this Code, an approved automatic sprinkler system, I
as specified in Chapter 9, may be substituted provided such system is not otherwise required
throughout the building.
Exceptions:
1. An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Section 904.2.2 may be
substituted.
2. Such substitution shall not waiye nor reduce required tire-resistive construction for:
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Occupancy separations [Section 302.3].
Exterior wall proteCtion due to proximity of property lines [Section 503.2].
Area separations [Section 504.6].
Shaft enclosures [Section 711].
Corridors [Section 1004].
Stair enclosures [Section 1005].
Exit passageways [Section 1005].
Type of construction separation [Section 601].
Atriums constructed in accordance with Section 1301.
Dwelling Unit Separations [Section 310.2].
14.
Section 709.3.2.1 Vertical fire spread at exterior walls, General is amended to read as
fo1lows:
Section 709.3.2.1. General. Not withstanding any other provisions of this Building Code
to the contrary, the roof covering of any building hereinafter, constructed regardless of type
or occupancy classification, including any re-roofing of any existing building as specified in
Chapter 15, involving fifty percent (50%) or more of such roof in any twelve (12) month
period of time, shall be of fire-resistant construction as defined in Section 207 of this Code.
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Section 904.2.1 Where Required is amended to read as follows:
Section 904.2.1 Where Required. An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be
installed in the occupancies and locations as set forth in this section.
For provisions on special hazards and hazardous materia1s, see the Fire Code.
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA
standards where adopted in Appendix V of the Fire Code amendments.
When a residential sprinkler system is provided where specified in NFPA 13R, as adopted
in Appendix V of the Fire Code amendments, exceptions to, or reductions in, code
requirements allowed because of the installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system
are not permitted.
16.
Section 904.2.2 AU occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and Group U
Oecupancies is amended by adding subparagraphs (6) and (T) to read as follows:
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Section 904.2.2.6. In all new or enlarged buildings or structures when the gross square
footage thereof exceeds 6,000 square feet (558 m~ or the building or structure is more than
2 stories in height regardless of area separation walls.
EXCEPl10N:
Open parking structures classified as a B-3 occupancy. For the
purposes of Subsection 6, area separation walls shall not define
separate buildings.
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An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Subsection 6 may be used for fire-
resistive substitution as specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the Uniform Building
Code.
Section !104.2.2.7. Throughout all new R-1 occupancies, including enclosed garages, or on I
any project with 15 units or greater.
17. Section !104.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies is hereby amended to read Section,
!104.2.9 Group R, Division 1 and Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, and additional
paragraphs are added to read as follows:
All new Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, and all new Group R, Division 3 Occupancies
located in Planning Districts 1, 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. Residential or
quick-response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room
portions of the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not define separate
buildings.
EXCEPTION: In the reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group R, Division
3, detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Planning Districts 1, 2 and 3
between Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean, as depicted on the Planning
District Map on file at the Department of Development Services, where the cost of
installing an approved automatic residential sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent of the
reconstruction or remodeling cost, with the approval of the Fire Chief, the required
sprinkler system may be omitted.
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18. Section !104.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies is amended by adding a concluding
paragraph to read as follows:
All other Group R, Division 1 Occupl!llcies shall have an approved modified automatic
sprinkler system installed.
19. Section !104.4. Pennissible Sprinkler Omissions, subsection 2, is amended to read as
follows:
2. Sprinklers shall not be installed when the application of water or flame and water to the
contents may constitute a serious life or fire hazard, as in the manufacture or storage of
quantities of aluminum powder, calcium carbide, calcium phosphide, metallic sodium and
potassium, quicklime, magnesium powder and sodium peroxide. Other fire-extinguishing
systems compatible with the hazardous materials being stored or used shall be installed to
protect special hazards or occupancies in lieu of automatic sprinklers.
20. Section !104.5.2 Standpipes, Where required is amended to read as follows:
!104.5.2 Where required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth in Table No. I
9-A and the provisions of this section.
Every new building with any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet shall be provided
with either access doors or hose outlets located so that all portions of the building can be
reached with 150 feet of hose from an access door or hose outlet.
Required access doors shall be located in the exterior wall of the building and shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet in
width nor less than 6 feet 8 inches in height.
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The hose outlets shall be 2Yz inches in size with an approved valve. The water supply for
the hose outlets shall be supplied as follows:
1.
By a separate main from the system side of the check valve at the fire department
connection; or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the hose outlets
to deliver water when the sprinkler system, or portion of the system that protects the
area served by the hose outlet, is shut off.
The water supply shall be sized to deliver a minimum of 300 gpm at a minimum of 150 psi
and a maximum of 175 psi from the hydraulically most remote hose outlet; and 300 gpm
(flowing) from each additional outlet up to a maximum of 600 gpm (flowing).
21. Section 1003.3.3.8.3 Spiral Stairways is amended to read as follows:
22.
1006.6 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 circular form in its plan view with
uniform section shaped treads attached to and radiating about a minimum diameter
supporting column. Such stairways may be used as required means of egress component,
provided the area served is no more than 500 square feet (46.45 m~ of habitable area or
one half of habitable area of floor served, whichever is less.
The tread must provide a clear walking area measuring at least 26 inches (660 mm) from
the outer edge of the supporting column to the inner edge of the handrail. The effective
tread is delineated by the nosing radius line, the exterior arc (inner edge of railing) and the
overlap radius line (nosing radius line of tread above). Effective tread dimensions are taken
along a line perpendicular to the center line of the tread. A run of at least 7'h 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
(1981 mm); however, such rise shall not exceed 91h inches (241 mm).
Section 1004.2.3.2 From individual floors is amended by amending Exception 4, and
adding Exception 7 to read as follows:
EXCEPI'IONS:
4. Occupied roofs on Group R, Division 3. Occupied roof areas which have
five hundred (500) square feet or less which is an open and unenclosed sun
deck may have 1 exit if located no higher than immediately above the
second story, if a two-story structure, or immediately above the third story,
if a three-story structure.
7.
Group R, Division 3 Occupancies located on a lot with 1000 square feet of
ground area or less may provide the following in-lieu of the second required
exit:
(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 Official; and
(b) The dwelIing shall contain a l3-D fire sprinkler system, as approved
by the Orange County Fire Authority and the Building Official.
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23. Section 1005.3.3.7 Premuized Enclosure is amended by adding the following concluding
paragraph:
All required exit stairways shall be equipped with a barometric dampered relief opening at
the top and the stairway supplied mechanically with sufficient air to discharge a minimum I
of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1,180 Us) through the relief opening column in the
stairway, relative to atmospheric pressure, with all doors closed or shall be in a smokeproof
enclosure and all mechanical equipment shall be activated in accordance with the provisions
of this section.
24. Section UOJ.4.2 Yards is amended to read as follows:
Section 1203A.2 Yards. Yards shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width for one-
story, two-story, three-story or four-story buildings with heights of 35 feet (10,675 mm) or
less. For buildings more than 35 feet in height, the minimum width of the yard shall be
increased at the rate of 1 foot (305 mm) for each additional story greater than two (2). For
buildings exceeding fourteen (14) stories in height, the required width of the yard shall be
computed on the basis of fourteen (\4) stories.
25. Section 1503 - ROOFING REQUIREMENTS is amended by adding an exception to read
as follows:
EXCEPTION:
1. All new roof coverings and repairs or additions in excess of 40 % of the existing
roof on all Group R Occupancies and any accessory buildings to any Group R
Occupancies, sha1I be Class B or better.
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26.
Section 1701.5 Types or Work is amended to revise Item 15 to read as follows, and
existing Item 15 is renumbered to Item 16:
15. Stmctural Steel. A special inspector is required to be present during the entire
period of erection of the structural steel framework. Building of a minor nature
shall be sufficiently inspected to satisfy the inspector that steel members and their
assembly comply with all regulations.
27. Section 1904.3.1 is amended by adding the f01l0wing exception:
EXCEPl10N: Type V cement complying with Table No. 19-A-3 for severe
sulfate exposure or equal is required in all R-1, R-3 and U-l Occupancies footings
and slabs on grade. Slabs on grade shall be protected from exposure to moisture by
not less than a 10 mil. thick moisture barrier.
28. Section 1922.10.3 Seim1ic Zones 2,3 and 4, Exception2 is deleted in its entirety.
29. Section 3102.3.8 Spark arrester is amended to read as f01l0ws:
3102.3.8 Spark aJTeSter. In all-new occupancies in which is installed any chimney, flue, I
or stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove, or other device that burns any solid or liquid
barbecue fuel shall have such chimney, flue or stovepipe equipped with a spark arrester. A
spark arrester is defined as a device constructed of non-flammable materials, twelve-gauge
minimum welded or woven wire mesh, with one-half inch openings, or cast-iron plate, 3/16
inch (4.75 mm) minimum thickness or other material found satisfactory by the enforcement
agency and having 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) perforations for arresting burning carbon or sparks
installed in such a manner as to be visible for the purposes of inspection and maintenance.
All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark arrester having
an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).
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30. SECTION 3208 - ADDmONAL PROVISIONS is added to read as follows:
, SECTION 3208 - ADDmONAL' PROVISIONS
Structures and appendages projecting beyond the property line and supported from public
property:
1. General. For the purpose of this section, a projection beyond the property line that
must be supported by structures p1aced on public property shall be allowed only
after plans and specifications have been approved by the City Council or such
commission, committee, agency, department, group or individual 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 feet. A structure projecting into the public right-of-
way shall not be less than 8 feet above the ground or pavement below.
3. Uses. The space adjoining a structure projecting into the public right-of-way shall
not be userl for any occupancy defined in the Uniform Building Code, .w94 122Z
Edition.
31. Section 3303.9 Demo6tion is amended to add subsection 1 to read as follows:
1.
General. For the purpose of this section a projection beyond the property line must
be suppoIled by structures.
1. Handling of Materials. All materials shall be handled within the building
area or within an area bounded by a barricade approved by the Building
Official.
2. Stmctural Members. No structural member in any story shall be
demolished or removed until the story next above is completely 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. A1I debris shall be sufficiently set at the time of
handling to prevent dust from rising.
32. Section 3501 - U.B.C. STANDARDS is amended by adding three (3) items to read as
follows:
9-1 UBC Standard 9-1 is not adopted and whenever it is referenced in this Code
it shall mean NFPA 13, 1997 Edition, as specified in the Fire Code
amendments as adopted in the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
9-2
UBC Standard 9-2 is not adopted and whenever it is referenced in this Code
it shall mean NFPA 14, 1996 Edition, as specified in the Fire Code
amendments as adopted in the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
9-3 UBC Standard 9-3 is not adopted and whenever it is referenced in this Code
it shall mean NFPA 13R, 1997 Edition, as specified in the Fire Code
amendments as adopted in the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
33. 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 Uniform Buildinl!: Code, as adopted
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pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1 are hereby deleted. Fees shall be established
by separate action of the City Council.
34. Appendix Chapter 4, SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1. Outdoor
Swimming Pool is hereby amended to read as follows:
421.1. Outdoor Swbmning Pool. An outdoor swimming pool shall be provided with a
barrier that shall be installed, inSpected and approved priOf to plastering or fIlling with
water. The barrier shall comply with the fo1l0wing:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1,524 mm) above grade measured
on the side of the pool barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum
vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shalI be 2 inches (51 mm)
measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming JXIOI. Where the
top of the JXI01 structure is above grade, such as an aboveground JXIOl, the barrier may be at
ground level, such as the JXIOl structure, Of mounted on top of the JXIOl structure. Where
the barrier is mounted on top of the JXIOl structure, the maximum vertical clearance between
the top of the JXI01 structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
When barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1,143 mm) apart, the
horizontal members shall be placed on the JXIOl side of the barrier. Any decorative design
work on the side away from the swimming JXIOl, such as protrusions, indentations or
cutouts, which render the barrier easily climbable, is prohibited.
35. Appendix Chapter 4 SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1.5, Exception
2 is hereby amended to add the f01l0wing paragraph to read as f01l0ws:
Section 421.1.5 Exception 2
The alarm may be deleted if a locking device is installed 54 inches (1,372 mm) above the
walking surface and automatica11y engages when closed. The alarm may be deleted when a
fence of not less than 4 feet (12,192 mm) in height is provided in addition to the perimeter
barrier described in this section. The additional fence must comply with all perimeter fence
criteria except the height requirement.
36. Appendix Chapter 4 SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY is amended by adding Section
421.4 Withholding approval to read as follows:
421.4 Withholding approval. Plaster inspection or approval to fill a JXIOl or spa with
water shalI be withheld by the building official until there has been compliance with all
fencing and other requirements of this section.
37. Appendix Chapter 13 ENERGY CONSERVATION IN NEW BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION, Section 1302.2 Model Energy Code Adopted is hereby amended by
adding the following "Note" to read as follows:
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Note: Refer to California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission's
Regulations establishing energy conservation standards for new non-residential
buildings and the erection, construction, enlargement, conversion, alteration and I
repair of all residential buildings, including hotels, motels, apartment houses and
dwe1Iings.
These regulations are in Section T-20-1400 through
T-2Q-1464 and Parts 2-5301 through 2-5365 of Title
24 of the California Administrative Code.
38. Appendix Chapter 15 REROOFING, Section 1516.2.2 Smooth or cap-sheet surface is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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2. Smooth or cap-sheet SUlface. Over gravel-surfaced roof coverings, the roof shall be
cleaned of all loose gravel and debris. All blisters, buckles, and other irregularities shall be
cut and made smooth and secure. 'Minimum In-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 with section 1503 shall be installed. When insulation board is to be attached
with hot bitumen, the existing surface shall be primed.
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Appendix Chapter 15 REROOFING, Section 1516.3.1 Asphalt shingles is hereby
amended by amending the first sentence to read as follows:
Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing asphalt or
wood shingle roof.
40. Appendix Chapter 30 ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND
MOVING WALKS, Section 3011- PERMITS-CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION is
hereby amended to read:
3011.1 Pennits Required. It shall be unlawful to hereafter install any new elevator,
moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter, or to make major alterations to any existing
elevator, moving walk, escalator, dumbwaiter as defined in Part xn of the ANSI Code,
without having first obtained a permit for such installation from the State of California
Division of Industrial Safety. Permits shall not be required for maintenance and minor
alterations.
3011.2 Certificates of Inspection Required. It shall be unlawful to operate any elevator,
moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter without a certificate of inspection issued by the
State of California Division of Industrial Safety. Such certificate shall be issued annually
upon payment of prescribed fees and the presentation of a valid inspection report indicating
that the conveyance is safe and that the inspections and tests have been performed in
accordance with Part X of the ANSI Code. Certificates shall not be issued when the
conveyance is posted as unsafe pursuant to Section 3015.
EXCEPTION:
Certificates of Inspection shall not be required for conveyances
within a dwelling unit.
3011.3 AppUcation for Pennits. Application for a permit to install shall be made on
forms provided by the State of California Division of Industrial Safety and the permit shall
be issued to an owner upon payment of the prescribed permit fees.
3011.4 AppUcation for Certificates of Inspection. Application for a Certificate of
Inspection shall be made by the owner of an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving
walk. Applications shall be accompanied by an inspection report as described in Section
3014.
41. Appendix Chapter 30 ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND
MOVING WALKS, Section 3014.2 Periodic Inspections and Tests and Section 3014.5
Inspection Reports are hereby amended to read as follows:
3014.2 Annual Inspections and Tests. Except in dwelling units, elevators, escalators,
dumbwaiters, and moving walks shall be inspected at least once every 12 months by an
inspector for the State of California Division of Industrial Safety. Such inspections shall
include tests of the car and counterweight safeties, governors and oil buffers to be made in
accordance with Rule lOOl.lb of the ANSI Code.
Inspections and tests shall be made as required by Part X of the ANSI Code.
Ordinance Number /~~
3014.5 Inspection Reports. After each required inspection, a full and correct report of
such inspection shall be filed with the State of California Division of Industrial Safety.
42. Appendix Chapter 30 ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND
MOVING WALKS, Section 3015 - UNSAFE CONDmONS is hereby amended to read 1
as follows:
SECTION 3015 - UNSAFE CONDmONS
When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition, the inspector for the State of California
Division of Industrial Safety shall immediately file with the owner and the Building Official
a full and true report of such inspection and the unsafe condition. If the inspector for the
State of California Division of Industrial Safety finds that the unsafe condition endangers
human life, he shall cause to be placed on such elevator, escalator or moving walk in a
conspicuous place, a notice stating that such conveyance is unsafe. The owner shall see to it
that such notice of unsafe condition is legibly maintained where placed by the inspector.
The State Inspector shall also issue an order in writing to the owner requiring the repairs or
alterations to be made to such conveyance which are necessary to render it safe and may
order the operation thereof discontinued until the repairs or alterations are made or the
unsafe conditions are removed. A posted notice of unsafe conditions shall be removed only
by the State Inspector when he is satisfied that the unsafe conditions have been corrected.
43. Appendix Chapter 33 EXCAVATION AND GRADING, Sections 3310.2, Plan
Review Fees and 3310.3, Grading Permit Fees are hereby amended to read as follows:
3310.2 Plan Review Fees. When 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 I
specifications for review. The amount of said plan review deposit/fee shall be as
set forth by City Council Resolution. A separate plan review deposit/fee shall
apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required by City Council
Resolution. For excavation and filI on the same site, the deposit/fee shall be based
upon the volume of earth moved for both excavation and filI.
3310.3 Grading Pennit Fees. An inspection deposit for each grading pennit shall be paid
to the Building Official as set forth by City Council Resolution. Separate permits
and fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required by
City Council Resolution.
Section 5-31. California Mechanical Code amendments. The following amendments are made to
the California Mechanical Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. Section 115.1 General is amended to read as follows:
115.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the schedule adopted by
resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach.
2. Section 304.3 Outdoor Locations is amended to add a second sentence to read:
Equipment regulated by this Code shall not be located in any required front or side yard as I
established by the Building Code or zoning ordinances.
Section 5-32. California Plumbine: Code amendments. The following amendments are made to the
California Plumbing Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. Section 101.4.1.4 Exming Construction, Exterior Installation is added to read and
existing Section 101.4.1.4 Conflicts between Codes is re-numbered as section 101.4.1.5:
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101.4.1.4 Existing Constmction, Exterior 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.
2.
Section 102.1 Administrative Authority is hereby 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 Official or his authorized
representative.
3. 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 under the
provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become nu1l and void if the work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within ISO days from the date of such permit,
or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the
work is commenced for a period of ISO days, or if the amount of work done during any
continuous period of ISO days amounts to less than ten (10) percent of the total work
authorized by such permit. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall first
be obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new
permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original
plans and specifications for such work, and provided further, that such suspensions or
abandonment has not exceeded one year.
4.
Section 103.4.1 Pennit Fees and Section 103.4.2 Plan Review Fees are hereby amended
to read as follows:
103.4.1 Pennit fees. The fee for each permit shall be those set forth as per the latest
resolution of the City Council relating to the establishment of a Revised Fee Schedule.
103.4.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by
Section 103.2.2, a plan review fee shal1 be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. The plan review fees for plumbing work shall be equal to 65
percent of the total permit fees as set forth in Section 103.4.1 above. When plans are
incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged as set forth
in Section 103.4.1 above.
5. Section 311.9 is added to read:
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 the nonna1 installation of hose bib
connection and/or clean-out connection.
6.
Section 313.0 Protection of Piping, Materials and Structures is amended by adding a
new subsection 313.13 COlTOSive Soils to read:
313.13 COlTOSive Soils. All earth within the City of Seal Beach is corrosive unless the
permittee proves to the satisfaction of the Building Official the specific earth is not corrosive
to the plumbing, piping, fittings, fixtures and/or equipment for installation to contact with
, or to be buried in the ground. Steel or galvanized steel shall be protected by at least double
spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils cover) or approved
equal.
7.
Section 604.0 Materials is amended by amending subsection 604.1 to read as follows:
Section 604.1 Water pipes and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron or other
approved materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PB, PE, or PVC water pipe manufactured to
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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 be of a like
material, except where otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority.
Piping and tubing which has previously been used for any purpose other than for potable I
water systems shall not be used.
Prohibited materials: Galvanized' malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, or galvanized
steel.
Approved plastic materials may be used in water piping service, provided that where metal
water service piping is used for electrical grounding purposes, replacement piping therefore
sha1l 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 sha1l conform to the requirements of Section 316.1.3.
8. Section 609.3.1 is amended to read:
609.3.1
Ferrous piping shall be prohibited.
9. Section 1210.1 is amended to read:
1210.1 All pipe used for the instalIation, extension, alteration, or repair of any gas piping 1
shall be standard weight wrought iron or steel (galvanized or black), yellow brass
(containing not more than seventy-five [75] percent copper), or internally tinned or
equivalently treated copper of iron pipe size. Approved PVC or PE pipe shall be used in
exterior buried piping systems.
10. Section 1211.5 is amended to read:
1211.5 Ferrous gas piping installed underground shall be prohibited. Plastic gas piping
shall have at least eighteen (18) inches of earth cover or other equivalent protection. Risers
sha1l be metallic and shall be wrapped to a point at least six (6) inches above grade or
protected in an approved manner. When a riser connects underground to plastic pipe, the
underground portion of the riser shall extend at least thirty (30) inches before connecting to
the plastic pipe by means of an approved transition fitting or adapter.
Section 5-33. Uniform Swimminl!: Pool Sua and Hot Tub Code amendments. The following
amendments are made to the Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code as adopted pursuant
to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. Section 104.0 - Administrative Authority is hereby amended to read:
Section 104.0 - Administrative Authority
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Whenever the term . Administrative Authority" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to
mean the Building Official or his authorized representative.
2. Section 106.0 - Violations and Penalties. The first sentence is amended as follows:
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more
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than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or
both fine and imprisonqlent.
3.
Section 110.0 - Fees. Paragraph tWo is amended as follows:
Such applicant shall pay for each permit at the time of making application, a fee in
accordance with the latest resolution of the City Council relating to the establishment of a
Revised Fee Schedule.
4.
CHPATER 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.
5. Section 310 Waste Water Disposal. An additional sentence is added to the end of
Section 310.1 to read as follows:
The filter waste disposal shall discharge into the sanitary sewer only.
6. CHAYl'ER 7 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS is added to read:
"CHAYl'ER 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 1, Section 5-1.
Section 702. Continuous inspection. Continuous inspection by a special licensed
inspector shall be required on all pools constructed of reinforced gunite. Said special
inspector shall take test samples during the placing of concrete or gunite and such samples
shall be tested by an approved testing laboratory to attain a minimum strength of 3000 p.s.i.
at twenty-eight (28) days. Should such test show the concrete or gunite to fail or to be
questionable in quality or strength, the special inspector may require core tests to be taken
upon approval of the Building Official. Special inspectors shall submit to the Building and
Safety Department a written report showing the dates of inspection, and the result of the
laboratory tests.
Section 703. Sand Under Pool Decking. A sand or crushed rock (minimum depth four
(4) inches) shall be required under all pool decking and under concrete slabs adjacent to
swimming pools.
Section 704. Deck DraInage. Decking placed around any swimming pool shall be
constructed so that overflow or splash water will drain to an approved deck drainage system
and/or to the nearest practicable drainage way or street as approved by the Building Official
as a safe place to deposit such waters. Provision shall be made so that no such drainage will
run off on adjoining property. The deck shall slope away from a building structure,
dwelIing and/or auxiliary building.
Section 70s. All electrical work shall be required as set forth in the National Electrical
Code.
Section 5-34. Uniform Housine Code amendments. The following amendments are made to the
Uniform Housing Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
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1. Chapter 2 is hereby ainended by deleting Section 201.1 Authority and Section 201.2
Right of Entry and adding new Section 201.1 Authority and Section 201.2 Right of
Entry to read as fo1lows:
201.1 Authority, The Building Official and the Health Officer are hereby authorized and I
directed to administer and enforce all of the provisions of this code. For such purposes, ,
they shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Building Official shall have
the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and
regulations necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this~. Such
interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of
this Qxh:.
201.2 Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the Building Official, the Health Officer, or their
authorized representatives have reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building
or upon any premises any condition which makes such building or premises sub-standard,
as defined in Section 202 of this Code, the Building Official, the Health Officer, or their
authorized representatives may enter such building premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Building Official or the Health
Officer by this code; provided that, if such building or premises be occupied, they shall first
present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises be
unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owners or other persons
having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is
refused, the Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized representatives shall
have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building or 1
premises shall fail to neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly
permit entry therein by the Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized
representatives for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment
in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
Section 5-35. C'...lifornia Fire Code amendments. The following amendments are made to the
California Fire Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. ARTICLE 1- ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section 103.2.1.1 General is hereby amended by adding three final paragraphs to
read as follows:
"The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority
which shall be operated under the supervision of the Director of Fire Services of the
Orange County Fire Authority.
The Director of Fire Services of the Fire Authority may detail such members of the
Fire Authority as inspectors as shall be Ileces'lal)' from time to time.
The Building Official and Fire Official shall work in cooperation to enforce the I
amendments to the fo1l0wing Sections:
Section 103.1.2
Section 901.4.4
Section 1003
Section 1004
Section 1007.2.4.2
Section 1007.2.7.1.2
Altemate materials and methods
Premises Identification
F\re.extinguishing Systems
Standpipes
Smoke Detectors
Patient Room Smoke Detectors
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Section 1007.2.9.1.6
Section 1008
Section 1109.7
Section 2501.16
Ordinance Number /41/11
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Visual Signaling Devices
Single-station Smoke Detectors
Fmergency Access and Evacuation
Sparks from Chimneys
Maximum Occupant Load
B.
Section 103.3.2 New constroction and alterations is hereby amended by
adding new Sections 103.3.2.4 and 103.3.2.5 as follows:
Section 103.3.2.4 Reconstroction. Any building undergoing construction within
any 2-year period, in which the floor area of reconstruction is 75 percent or more
prior to the submittal of a building permit application, shall comply with the code
provision for new construction.
Section 103.3.2.5 Fire Protection Infonnation on plans. A vicinity plan, scale
no smaller than 1 inch (25 mm) equals 100 feet (30 480 mm), shall be submitted for
new construction. The plan shall show the f01l0wing:
1. All existing and proposed private and public streets on the proposed
development' property and within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of the property line of the
proposed development, and so identified, with street width dimensions as per
Section 902.2.2.1 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 the proposed development.
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3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of structures and buildings
on properties abutting the proposed development.
EXCEPI10N: The chief, with concurrence of the building official, may waive the
vicinity plan submittal requirements of this section.
C. Section 103.4.4 Citations is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
Section 103.4.4. Penalty for Violation
Section 103.4.4.1. Infraction. Except as provided in Section 103.4.4.2, persons
operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code
who shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their
control shall be guilty of an infraction.
Section 103.4.4.2. Mmlemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to
abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a
duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
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Section 104.1.2.
Section 1001.6.
Section 1109.5.
Section 1302.3.
Section 2501.16.
Section 3215.
Section 7701.7
Compliance with Orders, Notices and TIlWl
Interference
Tampering with Fire-protection Equipment, Barriers,
Security Devices, Signs and Seals
Burning Objects
False Alanns
Maximum Occupant Load
Sources of Ignition
Prohibited and Limited Acts
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Sec:tlon 103.4.4.3. Separate Offense. Each violation wilI be deemed a separate
offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any
of the provisions of this chapter or of the code adopted hereby is committed,
continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation and shall be
deemed punishable therefor as provided in this code.
D.
Section lOS.8 Pennit Required is hereby amended by adding the following ending
sentence to the first paragraph and by adding, amending, and deleting permit
categories as follows:
Section lOS.8 Pennit Required. Permit fees to the City shall be in an amount
established by resolution of the City Couneil.
f.1. Subsection f.1. Fire hydrants and water-control valves is deleted without
substitution.
f.5, Subsection f.5. Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging is hereby deleted
without substitution.
g.t. A new Subsection g.l. General use permit is added as f01l0ws:
g.l. General use permit. To conduct an 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 amended by adding the f01l0wing sentence:
Open burning permits shall include:
1. Bonfires/rubbish fires, including construction sites.
2. Recreational fireslburning in a public place.
0.4. New Subsection 0.4 Open flame device in marinas is added as follows:
0.4 Open flame devices in marinas. To use any open flame device for
repair or maintenance in marinas, or for lighting or decoration on the
exterior of any boat, slip, or 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 r.4 Rifle range is added as follows:
r.4 . Rifle range. To establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range.
Table 105-C is hereby modified by raising the thresholds on permit requirements for
carcinogens as follows:
Table 10S-C
Material
Amount
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2. ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS is hereby amended by
adding the following new definitions:
A.
SECTION 207-F is hereby amended by adding the following definition:
FLOWLINE is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled street curb defined
by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the
rolled curb.
B. SECTION 219-R is hereby amended by adding the following definition:
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.
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3. ARTICLE 9 - FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCFSS AND WATER SUPPLY is hereby
amended as follows:
A.
Section 901.4.1 General is hereby amended by the addition of the following at
the end of the paragraph.
Section 901.4.1 General: All street signs shall be designed and maintained to
be either internally or externally illuminated in a manner meeting the approval
of the Fire Chief.
B. Section 901.4.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
Section 901.4.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. All fire department access
roads less than 36 feet (10 972 mm) in width shall be posted as a fire lane in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Fire Lane Guidelines.
Parking on one side is permitted on 28-foot (8534 mm) wide streets. Parking
on two sides is permitted on 36-foot (10 972 mm) wide streets. No parking is
permitted on streets narrower than 28 feet (8534 mm) in width.
Street widths are to be measured from top face of the curb to top face of the
curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from flowline to flowline, on streets
with rolled curbs.
C.
Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall
be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position that is plainly
visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers
contrast with their background. Said numbers for new buildings shall be either
internally or externally illuminated to be visible at night. A1I multi-unit
residential and commercial buildings shall have numbers or addresses placed
above or immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire department
access in an emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4
inches (J02'mm) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for
commercial with a 1 inch (25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordinance,
whichever is more restrictive.
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 the street
or road. Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a
substantial mounting post independent of the structure.
D.
Section 902.2.1 Required access is hereby amended by adding a concluding
sentence to read:
A minimum of two fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in residential
developments containing 150 or more dwelling units.
E. Section 902.2.2 Specifications is hereby amended by deleting Sections
902.2.2.3 and 902.2.2.6 and replacing them with two new sections as follows:
Ordinance Number 11/1/11
Section 902.2.2.3 Turning Radius. The turning radius for fire apparatus
access roads shall be not less than 17 feet (5182 mm) inside radius and 38 feet
(11 582 mm) outside radius.
EXCEPTION: Cul-de-sacs with center obstructions will require larger turning I
radii as approved by the chief.
Section 902.2.2.6 Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall
not exceed 10 percent.
EXCEPTION: Gradient may be increased to a maximum of 15 percent when
all structures served by the access road are protected by an approved automatic
fire sprinkler system.
F. Section 902.2.4 Obstruction and control of fire depal1ment access is hereby
amended by adding Sections 902.2.4.3 and 902.2.4.4:
Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or barriers
installed across streets shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire
Authority Guidelines for Emergency Access.
Section 902.2.4.4 Speed Bumps. Any obstructions in required fire access
roadways, including speed bumps and speed humps, shall be approved prior to
installation.
G.
SECTION 903 - WATER SUPPLIES AND FIRE HYDRANTS is hereby
amended by adding an ending paragraph to Sections 903.2 and 903.4.1.2 as
follows:
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Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. Private dwellings
exceeding 3,600 square feet (335 m2) in total area shall be evaluated for fire
flow requirements by the chief.
Section 903.4.1.2 Testing, Marking, and Maintenance of Private
Hydrants. Testing and maintenance requirements for private fire hydrants shall
be in accordance with Section 4.1 of UFC Appendix Standard A-III-C-1 as
adopted in Appendix III-C of this code.
4. ARTICLE 10 - FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT is hereby
amended as follows:
.A. Section 1001.1 Scope is hereby amended as follows:
1001.1 Scope The regulations of the State Fire Marshal apply to the testing,
service, maintenance and licensing of service personnel for automatic fire
extinguishing systems, portable fire extinguishers and standpipes (\9 CCR
Chapters 3 and 5).
B.
Section 1001.5 Maintenance is hereby amended by adding Section 1001.5.6
Smoke Detection Systems as follows:
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Section 1001.5.6. Smoke Detection Systems. It shall be the responsibility of
the owner of an occupancy to maintain all required smoke detectors. The
owner shall be responsible for the annual testing of all required smoke
detectors.
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C. SECTION 1003 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS is hereby amended as
follows:
1.
Section 1003.1.2' Standards is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
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Section 1003.1.2 Standards. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems
shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standards as adopted in
Appendix V-A of this code. An approved automatie sprinkler system
required by Section 1003 and installed as per NFPA 13 as adopted in
Appendix V-A ofthis code, may be used for fire-resistive substitution as
specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the Building Code.
2. Section 1003.2.2 Required Installations. All Occupancies except
Group R, Division 3, and Group U is amended by deleting the words
"Division 3, and Group U," deleting item 5 and adding an item 6 to the
section as follows:
Section 1003.2.2 Required Installation of Automatic Fire-
extinguishing Systems, All Occupancies except Group R.
6. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage
thereof exceeds 6,000 square feet (232 m2) or more than 2 stories in
height.
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For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not define
separate buildings.
3.
Section 1003.2.8 Group M Occupancies is hereby deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
4. Section 1003.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies is hereby deleted
and the following substituted:
Section 1003.2.9 Group R, Division 1 and Group R, Division 3
Occupan~ies All new Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, and all new
Group R, Division 3 Occupancies located in Planning Districts 1, 2 and
3 between Pacifie 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.
Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in
the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not
define separate buildings.
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EXCEPI'ION: In the reconstruction or remodeling of existing
Group R, Division 3, detached one- and two-family dwellings located in
Planning Districts 1, 2 and 3 between Pacifie Coast Highway and the
Pacific Ocean, as depicted on the Planning District Map on file at the
Department of Development Services, where the cost of installing an
approved automatic residential sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent of the
reconstruction or remodeling cost, with the approval of the Fire Chief,
the required sprinkler system may be omitted.
5.
Section 1003.3.1 is amended by the addition of a sentence at the end of
the Section to read:
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Where required. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic
sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinklers systems shall
be electrically monitored where the number of sprinklers are:
1. Twenty or more in Group I, Division 1.1 and 1.2 Occupancies.
2. One hundred or more in all other occupancies.
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Valves monitoring, water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be
distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved
central station, remote station or proprietary monitoring stations as
defined by UFC Standard 10-2 or, when approved by the building
official with the coneurrence of the chief, shall sound an audible signal
at a constantly attended location. Signal for remote station monitoring
as defined in NFPA 72 shall be transmitted to received and retransmitted
by a continuously attended supervising station facility that is either U.L.
listed (UUFX) or meets equivalent criteria established by another
nationally recognized standard as approved by the chief.
D. Section 1004 - STANDPIPES is hereby amended by deleting Section 1004.2
Required Installation and substituted with the following:
Section 1004.2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall be provided
as set forth in Table No. lOO4-A and the provisions of this section. Every new
building with any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet (91 440 mm) shall
be provided with either access doors or hose outlets located so that all portions 1
of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45 720 mm) of hose from an
access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the
exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The
door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet 8
inches (2032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2-112 inches (63 mm) in size with an approved valve.
The water 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 department 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 that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut off.
E. SECTION 1006 - PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING
OPERATIONS is hereby amended by the addition of the following exception to
Section 1006.2.7:
Section 1006.2.7: EXCEPTION: Approved extinguishers utilizing other
extinguishing agents that are compatible for use in the control of cooking grease
fires.
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SECTION 1007- FIRE ALARMS is hereby amended by adding the following
section:
Section 1007.1.3 Other Requirements. Fire alarm equipment shall comply
with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 4, and 24 CCR,
Title 9)
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G.
SECTION 1007.2.12.2 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR mGH-RISE
BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending Section 1007.2.12.2.1, adding
an item to Section 1007.2.12.2.2 and adding a new Section 1007.2.12.2.5 as
f01lows: .
Section 1007.2.12.2.1 General: Group B office buildings and Group R
Division 1 Oceupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy
located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access, shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system
and a communication system in accordance with Section 1007.2.12.2.2.
Exceptions: The following structures, while classified as high-rise
buildings, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall
conform to all other applicable provisions of these regulations:
1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
2. Buildings where all floors above the 55-foot (16 764 mm) level
are used exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Floors of buildings used 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 1007.2.12.2.2 Snioke Detection. Add an item 5 as follows:
5. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall have a
light that iridicates 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 1007.2.12.2.5 Central Control Station.. A central control station for
fire department operations shall be provided in a location approved by the fire
department. The central control station shall be separated from the remainder
of the building by not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction with all
openings protected by assemblies having a fire-resistive rating of not less than
45 minutes. It shall have a minimum of one door which is accessible directly
from the ~xterior portion of the building and shall be able to be opened with a
fire department master key. The central control station shall have a minimum
of 96 square feet (9.3 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm). It
shall contain the following as a minimum:
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The voice alarm and public address system panels.
The fire department communications panel, a cabinet containing 8
portable firefighter phones and 1 headset with sufficient cord to reach all
portions of the room.
Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and their
operational status.
Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems.
Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels.
Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
A wall-mounted telephone, with sufficient cord to reach all portions of
the room and with an outside dedicated private line, installed in the fire
control room for exclusive fire department use.
Elevator control switches for switching to emergency power.
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Fire pump status panel and controls.
Other fire-protection equipment and systems' controls as required by the
fire department.
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.
One 3 foot (914 mm) by 5 foot (1524 mm) table and 2 chairs.
An approved locked and labeled cabinet containing labeled keys for
emergency access and elevator control.
All control panels in the central control station shall be permanently
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 means of an audible and' visual indicator. For
purposes of annunciation, zoning shall be in accordance with the
following:
When the system serves more than one building, each building shall be
considered separately.
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Each floor shall be considered a separate zone. When one or more sprinkler
risers serve the same floor, each riser shall be considered a separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the same system on the floor.
Each section of floor separated by area separation willIs or by horizontal exits
shall be 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 permitted
in the central control station room.
H. ARTICLE 10 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT is
hereby amended by adding a new SECTION l008-EMERGENCY ACCESS
AND EVACUATION to read as follows,:
SECTION 1008 - EMERGENCY ACCESS AND EV ACUA TION
Section 1008.1 Emergency Access and Evacuation. This section shall apply
to every new building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors
used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the
lowest floor level having building access.
EXCEPTIONS:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.
Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
Buildings where all floors above the 75-foot (22 860 mm) level are used
for open parking garages.
Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located
above all other floors used for human occupancy.
Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses
and similar structures with noncontinuous human occupancy when so
determined by the enforcing agency.
Buildings used exclusively 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 police, fire, and emergency medical
helicopters only.
Section 1008.2 Helicopter landing pad. The roof area shall include an
emergency access and evacuation facility for helicopters of not less than 15,000
pounds (6803.8 Kg) gross weight. This facility shall have a touchdown pad of
at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) by 50 feet (15 240 mm) and a clear unobstructed
landing and takeoff area with a minimum dimension of 100 feet (30 480 mm)
by 100 feet (30 480 mm).
Section 1008.3 Constroction. The landing pad shall be designed per Section
1611.10 of the Building Code. Helicopter landing areas and supports shall be
of noncombustible construction.
Section 1008.4 Approach-departure Paths. The emergency evacuation
facility shall have 2 approach-departure paths at a slope of no greater than 8 to
1. .
Section 1008.5 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 1008.6 Wind Direction Device. A wind indicating device shall be
provided.
Section 1008.7 Special Markings. The roof top shall be marked by an
emergency marker as required by the chief.
Section 1008.8 Communications. The building emergency communication
system shall extend to the roof.
5. ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended as
follows:
A. SECTION 1109 - CONTROL OF SOURCES OF IGNITION is hereby
amended by deleting Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys and substituting a
new Section 1109.7 as follows:
Section 1109.7 Chimney Spark Arrester. All new structures having any
chimney, flue or stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove, barbecue or other
solid or liquid fuel burning equipment and devices, shall have such chimney,
flue or stovepipe equipped with an approved spark arrester as per Section
3102.3.8 of the Building Code.
All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark
arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch (12.5 mm).
B.
ARTICLE 11 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended by
adding a new SECTION 1114- CHANGES IN USE OR OCCUPANCY OF
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES as follows:
SECTION 1114 - CHANGES IN USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS
OR STRUCTURES
Section 1114 Declaration of Intended Use
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Section 1114.1 When Required. When required by the chief with the
concurrence of the building official, any or all owners of any occupancy may be
required to record with ihe county recorder of the County of Orange a legal
instrument of intended use. This legal instrument shall be called a Declaration 1
of Intended Use. The Declaration of Intended Use shall be in accordance with
the requirements of this section. It shall specifically state, by occupancy
classification, all intended uses of all portions of the occupancy and may not be
modified or withdrawn without the approval of the chief with the concurrence of
the building official. Unapproved changes of occupancy or use can be cause for
an immediate hearing before the building official and the chief or their
designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule on the revocation of the
Certificate of Occupancy and the revocation of all permits issued to all owners,
tenants, operators and occupants of all portions of the occupancy. The
Declaration of Intended Use shall be binding on all present and future owners,
tenants, operators and occupants.
Section 1114.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded Declaration
of Intended Use may be required to be filed with the building official and the
chief before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any permits are issued to any
or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of the occupancy.
C.
ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended by
adding new SECTION 1115 - DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND
CONTAINING OR EMITI'ING TOXIC, COMBUSTmLE OR
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPORS as follows:
SECTION 1115 - DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING
OR EMITI'ING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
GASES OR VAPORS
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The chief may require the submittal for approval of geological studies,
evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar documentation
from a state-licensed and department approved individual or firm, on any parcel
of land to be developed which:
1. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304 800 mm) of a parcel of
land that has an aetive, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation,
petroleum or ehemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases
or vapors.
6. ARTICLE 12 - MAINTENANCE OF EXITS AND EMERGENCY ESCAPES is
hereby amended by the following:
A.
Section 1212.6 Floor-level Exit Signs is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph as follows:
Section 1212.6 Floor-level Exit Signs. The regulations and bulletins of the
State Fire Marshal for floor-level exit sign requirements shall also apply.
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7. ARTICLE 13 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
ARTICLE " 13-EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for emergency procedures shall apply (19 CCR Chapter I, Subchapter 1,
Article 3, Sections 3.09,3.10,3.11,3.12 and 3.13).
Ordinance Number /III/I?
8. ARTICLE 25 - PLACES OF ASSEMBLY is hereby amended by the f01lowing:
A.
Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials is revised as follows:
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2501.5 Decorative Materials. Records of fire-retardant treatment, as per the
requirements of CCR Title 19, shall be maintained on the premises by the
owner, agent, proprietor or occupant.
B.
Section 2501.16.4 Occupant Count is added as follows:
2501.16.4 Occupant Count. The supervisor of each place of assembly shaH
have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants present in
the assembly area. If the chief determines at any time that an accurate count of
occupants is not being maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared until an
accurate count can be made.
C. Section 2501.19 Temporary and/or Portable Heaters is added as follows:
Section 2501.19 Temporary and/or Portable Heaters. No person shall place
or operate or permit to be operated any temporary and/or portable heater within
a structure that uses any flammable or combustible solids, Ii,quids, or gases
without a fire department permit.
9.
ARTICLE 32 - TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES, TENTS AND
CANOPIES is hereby amended as follows:
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A. Section 3201 - Scope is hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tents, awnings and
other fabric enclosures also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4)
B. Section 3205.2 is amended by deleting the section and replacing it with:
Section 3205.2 Location and Parking. Temporary membrane structures, tents
and canopies shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of property lines,
buildings, temporary membrane structures, other tents, canopies or internal
combustion engines. Vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent establishment
shall be parked at least 20 feet from any tent. All other vehicles shall be parked
at least 100 feet (30 480 mm) from any tent except vehicles parked on a public
street, which shall park at least 20 feet (6096 mm) from any tent, per the
regulation of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR 312)
c.
Section 3207 - FLAME-RETARDANT TREATMENTS is hereby amended
by adding a concluding paragraph as follows:
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The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tents, awnings and
other fabric enclosures also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4)
D.
Section 3220 - STANDBY PERSONNEL is hereby amended by adding a
concluding paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for standby personnel in tents with an
occupant load of 500 or more also apply (19 CCR 320)
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E. Section 3221 - HOUSEKEEPING is hereby amended by deleting "30 feet
(9144 mm)" and substituting "50 feet (15240 mm)" in its place at each
occurrence (19 CCR 326):
10. ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is I
hereby deleted and substituted as follows:
ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
Section 4701 - Scope. Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations shall be
in accordance with Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and Agrieulture Code of the State of
California.
Section 4702 - Notification of Fumigation. The chief shall be notified in writing at
least 24 hours before any building, structure or ship is to be closed in connection with
the use of toxic or flammable fumigants.
11. ARTICLE 52 - MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS is hereby
amended as follows:
A. SECTION 5202 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTmLE LIQUID MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS is hereby amended by adding a
sentence to the end of Section 5202.3.1, deleting Section 5202.3.6 Special
enclosures and substituting with a new Section 5202.3.6 as follows:
Section 5202.3.1: For locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited, see 1
Section 7902.2.2.1
Section. 5202.3.6 Special enclosures. When installation of tanks in
accordance with Section 7902.6 is impractical, or because of property or
building limitations, tanks for Class I, II, or III-A liquids may be approved by
the chief for installation aboveground in buildings in special enclosures. The
capacity of permanent or temporary aboveground tanks containing Class I, II, or
III-A liquids shall not exceed 2,000 gallons (7570 L) aggregate, and shall
conform to the requirements of Appendix II-F as amended in this code.
12. ARTICLE 63 - REFRIGERATION is hereby amended by replacing "UFC Standard
79-3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
13. ARTICLE 64 - STATIONARY LEAD ACID BATI'ERY SYSTEMS is hereby
amended by the deletion of Section 6401 Scope and the replacement by the following:
Section 6401 Scope: Stationary lead-acid battery systems having an electrolyte
capacity of more than 100 gallons (278.5 L) in sprinklered buildings or 50 gallons
(189.3 L) in unsprinklered buildings used for facility standby power, emergency power
or uninterrupted power supplies shall be in accordance with Article 64.
14. ARTICLE 74 - COMPRESSED GASES is hereby amended by deleting Section I
7401.5.2 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks and replacing
the section with the following:
Section 7401.5.2 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks.
Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be marked in
accordance with Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines. Markings shall be visible
from any direction of approach.
15. ARTICLE 77 - EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 7701 - General is hereby amended by amending Section 7701.4 and
adding a new Section 770.1.9 to read as follows:
Section 7701.4 Use and storage limitations. The use and storage of explosives
and blasting agents are prohibited within the City limits. The Chief may grant a
special temporary permit for the temporary storage of explosives and blasting
agents for use in connectiOh with approved blasting operations. Nothing herein
shall prohibit the wholesale and retail storage of stock in small arms ammunition
and components, explosive bolts, explosive rivets, or cartridges for explosive
actuated power tools in quantities involving less than 500 pounds (226.8 kg) of
explosive material.
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Section 7701.9 Other Regulations. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal
for explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
Appendix VI-F of the Fire Code is adopted and shall be used for determining
the location of magazines. Whenever the words "See Appendix VI-F" appear,
it shall mean "Apply Appendix VI-F."
B. Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required is hereby amended by adding a sentence
as follows:
Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for magazine quantity limitations also apply (19 CCR 1566.4).
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Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials is hereby amended by adding a
sentence as follows:
Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials. Blasting caps, electric
blasting caps, detonating primers and primed cartridges shall not be stored in
the same magazine with other explosives (19 CCR 1566.1).
D. Section 7702.1.15 Yard maintenance is hereby amended by deleting "25 feet"
(7620 mm) and substituting "50 feet" (15 240 mm) in its place (19 CCR
1566.2).
E. Section 7702.2 Retail Sales is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph
to Section 7702.2.1 General as follows:
Section 7702.2.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
magazines within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
F.
Section 7702.3 Storage Magazines is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraphs to Sections 7702.3.1 General and 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines:
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Section 7702.3.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
magazine classification, quantity limitations and construction also apply. The
provisions of this section may be used in place of the State Fire Marshal
regulations for classification and construction of magazines, if determined to
provide an acceptable alternative protection by the chief (19 CCR Chapter 10,
Subchapters 3 and 5).
Section 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for magazines within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
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G. Section 7703.1 Use and Handling is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraphs to Sections 7703.1.7 Other regulations and 7703.1.9 Premature
detonation safeguards:
Section 7703.1.7 Other regulations. The regulations of the State Fire I
Marshal for use and handling of explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10,
Subchapter 4).
Section 7703.1.9 Premature Detonation Safeguards. The regulations of the
State Fire Marshal for precautions against accidental discharge also apply (19
CCR 1568.8).
H. Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph as follows:
Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for transportation of explosives, including transportation in private
passenger vehicles, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 12).
1. Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials tenninals is hereby amended by adding
a beginning paragraph as follows:
Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials tenninals. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for explosives at terminals also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10,
Subchapter 4, Article 9).
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Section 7703.5 Safety Precautions for Blasting Agents is hereby amended by
adding the following paragraphs to Sections 7703.5.3 Construction and
7703.5.4 Compounding and 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 be designed and constructed in accordance with
the Building Code and the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR
Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
Section 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for mixer design and blasting agent composition also apply (19
CCR 1572.2 and 1572.3).
Section 7703.5.7 Requirements. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
blast hole loading, explosive initiation, and water gels, or slurry explosives also
apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Articles 7, 8, 10 and 11; and
Subchapter 5, Article 17).
K. Section 7704.6.1 Construction is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
Section 7704.6.1 Construction. Operating buildings or rooms shall be I
constructed in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19
CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2) when quantities of explosives exceed the
exempt amounts as specified in the Building and Fire Codes.
L. Section 7704.7 Operations is hereby amended by adding a beginning
paragraph as follows:
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Section 7704.7 Operations. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for on-
site or remote processing and storage of explosives, including electrical
regulations, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4).
16. ARTICLE 78 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS
MATERIAL is hereby amended by the following:
A. Section 7801-General is hereby amended by adding two new sections as
follows:
Section 7801.3.1.3 Requirements. The chief shall have the authority to adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised
public displays of fireworks by the County, fair associations, amusement parks
and other organizations. Every such display shall be handled by a competent
operator approved by the chief, and shall be of such character and so located,
discharged or fired that in the opinion of the chief, after proper inspection, the
same shall not be hazardous to property no will the same endanger any person.
Section 7801.3.1.4 Stand-by firefighter. Whenever, in the opinion of the
chief, it is essential for public safety during any public fireworks display, the
chief shall assign stand-by firefighting personnel to monitor the performance,
exhibition or display. Such individuals shall be subject to the chief's orders at
all times, shall be in uniform and remain on duty during the time of the display
or activity. Before each display or activity such individuals shall inspect the
fireworks apparatus to see that they are in the proper place and in good working
condition, and shall keep diligent watch for fires during the time that such
performance or activities are being conducted and take prompt measures for
extinguishment of fires that may occur. Such individuals shall not be required
or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties than those herein
specified. The cost for such personnel shall be paid by the permitee according
to the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.
B. Section 7802 - Fireworks is hereby amended by deleting TABLE
~7802.3~1NIMUM MORTAR SEPARATION DISTANCES without
, substitution, amending the first sentence of Section 7802.3 Prohibition,
deleting Section 7802.4 Display and replacing with a new Section 7802.4
Displays, and adding a new Section 7802.5 Model Rocketry as follows:
Section 7802.3 Prohibition. The storage, use, handling, possession, sale, or
discharge of fireworks is prohibited.
Section 7802.4 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Publie Fireworks Displays, with
the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and the conditions of the permit as
approved by the chief (19 CCR 982).
Section 7802.5 Model Rocketry. All model rocket activities shall comply
with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Model Rocketry and
requires a permit from the chief.
17.
ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended
as follows:
A. ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby
amended by replacing "UFC Standard 79-3" with "the Orange County Fire
Authority Signage Guidelines. at every occurrence.
Ordinance Number Ii/tit;
B. Section 7902.2.2 Tank Locations is hereby amended by deleting Section
7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited and
substituting as follows:
Section 7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited. The 1
storage of Class I and Class II flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground
tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in all areas except those zones M-H
under the City Zoning Ordinance as same presently exists or as same may be
amended from time to time.
C. Section 7902.2.6.3.4 Reductions in required venting for stable liquids is
hereby amended by deleting items 2 and 4.
D. Section 7903.1.3. Liquids transfer is hereby amended by adding the
following section:
Section 7903.1.3.6 Underground tanks. No person shall extract or cause to
be extracted any flammable or combustible liquids from underground tanks by
any method other than the use of a permanently installed approved dispenser
unless such person first obtains a permit for such extraction from the chief.
E. Section 7904.4 Bulk Plants or Tenninals is hereby amended by adding an
ending paragraph to Section 7904.4.1 General as follows:
Section 7904.4.1 General. The establishment of new bulk plants for
flammable or combustible liquids shall be prohibited in all areas except those 1
zoned M-H under the City Zoning Ordinance as same presently exists or as
same may be amended from time to time.
18. ARTICLE 80 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section 8001.3.3 Hazardous materials inventory statement is hereby
amended by adding the following paragraph:
Section 8001.3.3 Chemical Classification Packet. When required by the
chief, an Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classification Packet shall be
completed and approved prior to approval of structural and system plans, and/or
the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
B. Sections 8001.7 Identification Signs and 8001.8 Signs is hereby amended by
deleting the words "UFC Standard 79-3" and replacing with the words "Orange
County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines. "
C. Section 8001.15 Exempt Amounts is hereby amended by amending Table
8001.1S-A and Section 8001.15.4.2 Exterior Storage as follows:
Table 8001.1S-A: Footnote 16 is hereby deleted.
Section 8001.15.4.2: The following item is hereby added to the list:
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5. Outdoor control areas shall be protected against tampering or
trespassers by fencing or other control measures.
D. Section 8003.1 General is hereby amended by adding a paragraph between the
first and second sentence in Section 8003.1.8 Standby power and by adding
Section 8003.1.16 Maximum quantity on site, and as follows:
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Section 8003.1.8 Standby power. An emergency power system shal1 be
provided in Group H, Division 6 and Division 7 Occupancies.
19.
8003.1.16 Maximum quantity on site. No person shaH use or store any
amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable
amounts (see Section 25115 of the Health and Safety Code) in a residential
zoned or any residentially developed property.
ARTICLE 82 - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES is hereby amended by adding
an ending paragraph to Section 8204.3 Container Location as fol1ows:
Section 8204.3 Container Location. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shal1 be
prohibited in all areas except those zoned C-M, M-R, M-L and M-H under the City
Zoning Ordinance as same presently exists or as same may be amended from time to
time.
20. ARTICLE 87 - FIRESAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, OR
DEMOLmON OF A BUILDING is hereby amended as fol1ows:
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A. Section 8704 - FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby
amended by deleting the existing EXCEPTION in Section 8704.2 Access
Roads and replacing it with the fol1owing:
Section 8704.2 Access Roads.
EXCEPTION: Temporary access and water supplies for
construction of residential model and commercial occupancies may be
approved in accordance with Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines
for the Design and Installation of Temporary Access and Fire Hydrants.
ARTICLE 90 - STANDARDS is hereby amended as fol1ows:
A. SECTION 9002 - UFC STANDARDS
1. Standards are hereby amended as foHows:
9-1 Whenever UBC Standard 9-1 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean UBC Standard 9-1 as adopted in the California Building
Code, and further amended and adopted as NFPA 13, 1996 Edition in Appendix
V-A.
9-2 Whenever UBC Standard 9-2 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean NFPA 14, 1996 Edition, as amended and adopted in
Appendix V-A.
9-3 Whenever UBC Standard 9-3 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean UBC Standard 9-3 as adopted in the California Building
Code, and further amended and adopted as NFPA 13R, 1996 Edition in
Appendix V-A.
10-2 UFC Standard 10-2 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code
or the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1996 Edition, as adopted by the
State Building Standards Commission.
74-1 UFC Standard 74-1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V-A; Part
IT is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards, it
shall mean NFPA 50, 1996 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V-A.
Ordinance Number ;l4I~~
81-1 UFC Standard 81-1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V-A; Part
II is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards, it
shall mean NFPA 231, 1~95 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V-A.
81-2 UFC Standard 81-2 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V-A; Part 1
II is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards, it
shaH mean NFPA 231C, 1995 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V-A.
B. SECTION 9003 is hereby amended by identifying existing SECTION 9003
RECOGNIZED STANDARDS as 9003.1 and adding a new Section 9003.2
Adopted NFPA Standards as follows:
Section 9003.2 Adopted NFPA Standards. See Appendix V-A of this code
for a list of National Fire Protection Association Standards and amendments
thereto, which are adopted as a part of this code.
22. APPENDIX I-B LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE
BUILDINGS, SECTION 1 - SCOPE and Section 6.1, item 2 Special Provisions and
Alternatives, Automatic Sprinklers are hereby deleted and the following substituted:
SECTION 1 - SCOPE. These provisions apply to all existing high-rise buildings
constructed prior to the adoption of this appendix, each having floors used for human
occupancy located 75 feet (22 860 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access.
SECTION 6.1, item 2 Automatic Sprinklers. An approved automatic fire- 1
extinguishing system sha1l be installed throughout the building in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V-A of this code. In addition to the
main water supply, a secondary on-site supply of water equal to the hydraulically
calculated sprinkler design demand plus 100 gallons (378.5 L) per minute additional for
the total standpipe system shall be provided. This supply shall be automatically
available if the principal supply fails and shall have a duration of 30 minutes.
Sprinkler control valves and waterflow detecting devices shall be provided at the lateral
connection to the riser on each floor.
23. APPENDIX IT-A SPECIAL HAZARDS is hereby amended by changing the title to
APPENDIX IT-A-l SPECIAL HAZARDS:
A. APPENDIX IT-A-l SPECIAL HAZARDS is hereby amended by deleting
SECTION 18 - UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES and the following
substituted:
SECTION 18 - UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The chief may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures
designed to advance the purposes of this article if he determines in any specific
case that any of the f01lowing conditions exist: 1
18.1. Difficult terrain. '
18.2. Danger of erosion.
18.3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants,
rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
18.4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
18.5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this appendix
undesirable or impractical.
Ordinance Number
1#8
B. APPENDIX IT-A-l SPECIAL HAZARDS is hereby amended by adding a new
SECTION 25 - USE OF EQUIPMENT as follows:
SECTION 25 - USE OF 'EQUIPMENT
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25.1 Except as otherwise provided in 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 fuels, unless the engine
is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 25.3 maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained
for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25.3.
25.2 Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles
subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to
allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
25.3 A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material
specifi~ly for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other
flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch {O.58 mm) in size from the exhaust
flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is
qualified and rated by the United Stales Forest Service.
25.4 Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses,
and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the
exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the
State of California.
25.5 Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted
gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.
C.
APPENDIX II-A-l SPECIAL HAZARDS is hereby amended by adding a new
SECTION 26 - NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTER REQUIREMENT as
follows:
SECTION 26 NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTER REQUIREMENT
No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to any person any internal
combustion engine subject to the provisions of Section 25 and not subject to the
provisions of Section 13005 of the Health and Safety Code, unless he provides a
written notice to the purchaser or bailee, at the time of sale or at the time of
entering into the lease or rental contract, stating that it is a violation of the Fire
Code to use or operate the engine in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 25.3,
maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped
and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25.3.
D.
APPENDIX IT-A-l SPECIAL 'HAZARDS is hereby amended by adding a new
SECTION 27 - FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION as follows:
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SECTION 27 - FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION: All new buildings to be built or installed in areas
containing combustible vegetation shall comply with the folJowing:
27.1 Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved
by the chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.
27.2 Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
27.3 The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange
County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines for High Fire Hazard
Areas.
Ordinance Number 1#8
27.4 The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the fuel modification shall be approved by the chief.
27.5 All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in
accordance with the approved plan.
24. APPENDIX I1-D RIFLE RANGFS is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph
to SECTION 1 - PERMITS as follows:
The requirement for a permit shall apply to indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target
ranges established, maintained or operated for the discharging of a rifle, pistol,
revolver, shotgun or firearm.
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25. APPENDIX II-E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS is hereby deleted and
the following is substituted:
APPENDIX II-E CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION PACKET. Hazardous materials
inventories shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the Orange County Fire
Authority Chemical Classification Packet.
26. APPENDIX II-F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS is hereby
deleted and the following is substituted:
APPENDIX II-F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS. Storage and
dispensing of motor fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles from protected
aboveground tanks located outside buildings shall be in accordance with Orange County I
Fire Authority Guidelines for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fue1-
Dispensing Stations Outside Buildings.
27. APPENDIX III-A FlRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby
amended by deleting the EXCEPTION in 5.2 Buildings Other than One- and Two-
Family Dwellings and substituting the following:
EXCEPTION: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as
approved by the chief, may be allowed when the building is provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons
per minute (5677.5 Umin.).
28. APPENDIX I1I-B FIRE HYDRANT WCATIONS AND DlSTRmUTION is hereby
amended by revising TABLE NO. A-I1IB-l NUMBER AND DlSTRmUTION OF
FIRE HYDRANTS as follows:
TABLE NO. A-I1IB-l REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE FLOW MINIMUM NUMBER OF AVERAGE SPACING MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
REQUIREMENTS (GPM) HYDRANTS BETWEEN HYDRANTS ANY POINT ON STREET OR
(FEET),,""7 FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
ROADWAY TO A HYDRANT'-6,7
1750 or tess t 500 250
1751 - 2250 2 450 225
2251 - 2500 3 450 225
2501 - 3000 3 400 22S
3001 - 4000 4 350 2tO
4001 5000 5 300 180
5001 5500 6 300 180
5501 - 6000 6 250 t50
6001 - 7000 7 250 150
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I 700 1 or more
30.
ISormo.....
1200
1120
I Spaciaa ....11 b.l<duced by 100 feet (30480 mm) for dead-elld ....... or road..
2. Where Itreell Ire providod with median dividorl widell cannot be erouod by firetighten pullina bolO linea. or
arterial M.reeb .... provided with four or more taffle Ilnca and b1vina: . traffic coord of more than 30.000
vchiclCli per da)'. hydrud lpKiDlIIIYU Ivenp 500 fccI. (152 200 nun) on Clch aide orlbe Itrcct and bo arranged
on an aIlemalc blli. up to . fire-Row NqUinlDOlll of 7,000 ,IUODI p.r minute (16 495 Umia) and 400 feci (122
000 mm) for hiJh.r fire Row requiromonta.
3. Where now wiler mainl are eXlcnded aIoDlIlrccb where hydranta are not needed for the protection of llruclUrel
or aimilar fire problema, fire hydnntalhall be provided a' . .,Icinc nullo exceed 1.000 feel (305 000 mm) to
provide for ....noporIolion .....n1..
4. Re...... by SO feel (IS 240 mm) for dead-elld ....... or "",d..
S. Ooc hydrant for each 1.000 ,.11o?i per minute (3785 Umin) or fraction thereof.
6. Finobydmu oboI1 boa ..........of4O feet (12 192 mm) from any building wiIh Ihe cxccpdon or_..... and.......
Iimi1y dwelJiD&,o.
7, In .-..... oubdivUiooa, lllIXinum byd.... _aw Ia 300 feet, Thia _aw ...y bo incrouod to 600 feet (182 880
mm) if aU homea and ....bed...... .... p......... wiIh IIIIOlllllIic finI 'PrioIder I)'IIemI (13, 130, or 13R),
29.
APPENDIX ill-C TFSTlNG AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 4 to UFC Appendix Standard
A-IIl-C-l as follows:
SECTION 4 - PRIVATE HYDRANT SYSTEMS
Section 4.1 Inspection and Testing. Private hydrant systems shall be inspected and
serviced annually, and the owner shall correct any deficiencies immediately. Hydrants shall
be flushed and the system shall be flow tested to insure that the required water supply is
available. All valves shall be tested and operated. All gaskets and caps shall be inspected
and the hydrant paint shall be maintained in good condition. Hydrant blue-reflective street
markers and protective barriers shall be installed and maintained in good-mder.
APPENDIX V-A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD
PRACTICE is hereby deleted and the following is substituted:
APPENDIX V-A: ADOPTED STANDARDS
1.
ADOPl10N BY REFERENCE
(a) NFPA Standards. The NFPA Standards as listed in this section by name and
edition, and as published by the National Fire Protection Association, save and
except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended, are
hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length herein; and the
provisions thereby shall be controlling within the limits of the incorporated area of
the City. One copy of each adopted Standard is on file at the Orange County Fire
Authority, Fire Prevention Division headquarters.
1. NFPA llA Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems,
1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
2. NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 1993
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
3. NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 1997
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
4. NFPA 128 Standard on Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 1990
Edition, as amended by subsection (b).
S. NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1996 Edition,
as amended in. subsection (b) and Section 2.
6. NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1996 edition, as amended in
subsection (b) and section 3.
7. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1996 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b) and Section 4.
8. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1996
Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section S.
Ordinance Number /~41~
9. NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed System, 1996 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b).
10. NFPA 16 Standard on Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water
Spray System, 1995 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
11. NFPA 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed-Head
Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems, 1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) 1
and Section 6.
12. NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994 Edition,
as amended in subsection (b).
13. NFPA l7A Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
14. NFPA 20 Standard for ihe Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, 1996
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
15. NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances, 1995 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 7.
16. NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion
Fngines and Gas Turbines, 1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 8.
17. NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1996
Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 9.
18. NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1995 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b) and Section 10.
19. NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1995 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 11.
20. NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 1996
Edition, as amended in subsection (b). I
(b) General Amendments. The amendments listed below apply to all of the
NFPA Standards adopted in subsection (a) above.
1. NFPA Purpose. These NFPA Standards are adopted for the purpose of
establishing design, installation, testing and maintenance criteria for the
subjects covered therein. This purpose takes priority over the purpose as
stated in the NFPA Standards.
2. NFPA Explanatory Material. Explanatory material included in the form of
fine print notes, in footnotes or in an appendix of the NFP A Standards are
for informational purposes and are not adopted.
3. NFPA Alternative Material and Methods. The provisions of Section
103.1.2 of the Fire Code, as adopted in this City Code, shall be applied to
all requests to use alternative material and methods to meet the requirements
of this standard.
4. NFPA Definitions. The following definitions shall be applied to the NFPA
Standards and take priority over any similar definitions:
A. "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the official responsible for the
enforcement of the NFPA Standard.
B. "Approved" shall be defined as specified in Section 202-A of the
Fire Code.
C. "Labeled" and "Listed" shall be defined as specified in Section 213-
L of the Fire Code.
5. NFPA Referenced Publications. The publications referenced in the text, the I
referenced publication chapter and reference publication appendix of the
NFPA Standards are hereby deleted and whenever a publication is
referenced, it shall mean the following as appropriate:
A. The NFPA Standards as adopted in Appendix V-A or Section 9003
of the Fire Code.
B. The applicable article of the Fire Code.
C. The applicable local ordinance such as the Building Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, or the Electrical Code.
Ordinance Number /~l7
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D. Whenever none of the documents listed above apply, nationally
recognized standards or nationally recognized engineering practices
as approved by the chief shall apply.
Conflicts between NFPA and UFC or Other Adopted Codes or standards.
Whenever an NFPA Standard contains a provision which duplicates or
conflicts with a requirement of the Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code
Standards, applicable state regulations, or other codes and standards as
adopted by local ordinance, the provisions of the latter will take precedence.
NFPA Appendices. All NFPA appendices are for informational purposes
and are not adopted. '
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2. NFPA 13 AMENDED (as adopted in UBC Standard 9-1)
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b) and UBC
Standard 9-1, NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1996
Edition, is further amended as fo1lows:
Table 1-4.7.4.2.a Storage of Class I-IV Commodities 12 ft or less in height is
modified as follows:
Storage of Class I-IV Commodities 12 ft or less in height shall be per Table 1-
4.7.4.2 of the 1994 Edition ofNFPA 13.
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Section 4-14.1.1 Valves Controlling Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended by
deleting Section 4-14.1.1.4 and substituting with the following:
4-14.1.1.4: Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they are operable
from the floor below. The center line of the valve shall be no more than 7 feet
(2134 mm) above finished floor.
Section 4-14.4.3.5.6 is hereby amended by adding the following to the end of the
paragraph:
Earthquake bracing shall not be attached to light structural members without a
registered professional engineer's detail and wet-stamp certifying compliance with
NFPA 13 or through approval by the specific truss manufacturer
Section 5-1 General is hereby amended by the addition of the following text as
follows:
When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other
than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a sprinkler density of
not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with a minimum
design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m~. Warehouses sprinklers systems shall be
designed to protect Class IV Commodities (as defined in Article 81 of the Fire
Code) to the maximum storage height of the building.
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Use is considered undetermined if not specified at the time the permit is issued.
Where a subsequent 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 new occupancy.
3.
NFPA 13D AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 13D
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family
Dwellinp and Mobile Homes, 1996 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Ordinance Number ;f~~i1
Section 3-1.1 Valves and Drains is amended by deleting Exception No. 1 and
Exception No.2 without substitution.
Section 3-2 Pressure Gages is deleted and the fo1l0wing substituted:
3-2 Pressure Gage. At least one water pressure gage shall be installed on the riser I
assembly.
Section 3-3 Piping is amended by adding the following at the end of Section 3-3.1,
deleting Section 3-3.4, adding the following at the end of Section 3-3.5, modifying
Tables 3-3.1 and 3-3.5 and as follows:
Section 3-3.1: All ferrous metal pipe or tube shown in Table 3-3.1 are deleted. All
ferrous metal pipe not shown in Table 3-3.1 with a special listing per Section 3-3.2
are not approved in systems designed and installed per this standard.
Section 3-3.5: All ferrous metal fittings not shown in Table 3-3.5 with a special
listing per Section 3-3.7 are not approved for use in systems designed per this
standard.
Table 3-3.1. Welded and seamless steel pipe, wrought-steel pipe, and e1ectric-
resistance welded steel pipe are deleted.
Table 3-3.5. AlIlistings under cast iron, malleable iron, and steel are deleted.
Section 3-6 Alarms is amended by adding the following ending paragraph and
deleting the exception without substitution:
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Section 3-6 AIar1m. The alarm indicating device shaH be listed for outside service
and audible from the street that the house is addressed on. Alarms shall be of
sufficient intensity to be clearly audible in aH rooms with intervening doors closed.
Sound levels in all sleeping areas with al1 intervening doors closed shall be a
maximum of 15 dBA above the ambient sound level or a minimum of 70 dBA. See
A-3-6 of this Standard.
Section 4-2.3 is amended by the addition of the following at the end of the
paragraph:
In rooms or areas with multiple beams or construction features creating conditions
where sprinklers are obstructed or the sprinkler placement exceeds the maximum
aHowab1e deflector distance specified in the products listing, the design shall bear
the wet-stamp of a registered professional engineer cenifying equal or greater
protection than that prescribed in the 1996 edition of NFPA l3D. In developing the
design criteria for sloped, beamed and pitched ceilings, the engineer shall consider
special design approaches such as larger flow, design for 3 or more sprinklers to
operate in the compartment or both.
Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers is amended by deleting the exceptions and I
substituting the following three exceptions and final paragraph:
Exception No.1: Sprinklers are not required in bathrooms not exceeding
55 square feet (5.1 m~.
Exception No.2: Sprinklers are not required in small clothes closets, linen
closets and pantries where the least dimension does not exceed 3 feet (914 mm), the
area does not exceed 24 square feet (2.2 m~, and the walls and ceilings are surfaced
with noncombustible or fire-resistive material as defined in the Building Code,
Ordinance Number J'41~~
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Exception No. 3: Sprinklers may be omitted from open attached porches,
carports and similar open attached structures. Attached garages shall be protected
with listed quick-response sprinklers spaced to protect a maximum area of 130
square feet (12.1 m~. These heads are not required to be calculated as part qf the
system if the lines are supp).ied by the largest piping in the system.
All attics shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick-response heads
which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by access scuttles or
mechanical equipment. Crawl spaces that are intended for use as a living or storage
area or that exceed a maximum height dimension of 5 feet (1524 mm) shall be
protected with intermediate temperature quick-response heads.
4.
NFPA 13R AMENDED (as adopted in UBC Standard 9-3)
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b) and UBC
Standard 9-3, NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1996 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
Section 2-4.5.5 is amended to read as follows:
Section 2-4.5.5 Standard or quick response sprinklers shall be used in areas outside
dwelling units.
Section 2-4.6 is amended as follows:
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Section 2-4.6 Alarms: The alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service
and audible from the street that the house is addressed on. Alarms shall be of
sufficient intensity to be clearly audible in all rooms with intervening doors closed.
Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a
maximum of 15 dBA above the ambient sound level or a minimum of 70 dBA.
Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklers Exception No.4 is deleted and substituted with
the folIowing:
Exception No.4: Sprinklers may be omitted from penthouse equipment
rooms, crawl spaces, floor/ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and other concealed
spaces that are not used or intended for living purposes or storage. Sprinklers may
also be omitted from attics which are not located over dwelling units. When attics
are separated by unit, each units attic space may be protected per the Orange County
Fire Authority Guidelines for Detached One and Two Family Dwellings. All other
attics shall be protected per NFPA 13, 1996 Edition.
5. NFPA 14 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 14
Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1996 Edition, is
further amended as folIows:
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Section 2-9 F1re Department Connections is amended as fo1lows:
Section 2-9.2 Each fire department connection shall have at least two 2-112
inch (63.5-mm) internal threaded swivel fittings, plus additional inlets as required
by the chief to support the demand of the system, having NH standard threads.
6.
NFPA 16A AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 16A
Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed-Head Foam-Water
Sprinkler S~, 1994 ~ition, is further amended as follows:
Section I-I Scope is amended by adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
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Whenever in this standard the word "recommended" is used, it means "required,"
and whenever in this standard the word "should" is used, it means "shall."
7. NFPA 24 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2 (b), NFPA 24
Standard for Private Fire Service Maim and Their Appurtenances, 1995
Edition, is further amended as follows:
Section 1-5 Installation Work is hereby deleted and substituted with the following:
Section 1-5 Installation Work. Installation work shall be done by fully
experienced and responsible contractors licensed in the state to do this work. Work
shall not begin until plans are approved and appropriate permits secured.
Section 2-2 Public Water Systenw is hereby amended by deleting Section 2-2.6
and substituting with the following:
Section 2-2.6 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water systems shall be
controlled by a post indicator valve of an approved type. Where the water
authority has regulations regarding the connection of private fire service mains,
they shall apply. Where the water authority requires backflow protection the I
following methods or assemblies 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 than 100 sprinkler heads shalJ be monitored to an approved
location.
2. A below ground assembly approved by the water authority and located in an
approved vault. The last valve on the assembly shall be controlled by an
approved post indicator device (see Figure A-2.6). The post indicator
device shall be painted OSHA safety red, be locked in the open position and
if controlling more than 100 sprinkler heads monitored to an approved
location.
3. The location of control devices shall be approved by the chief and the water
authority.
Section 2-6 Fire Department Connections is hereby amended by adding the
following to the end of Section 2-6.2 and Section 2-6.6:
Section 2-6.2: "and shall be protected from mechanical injury."
Section 2-6.6 The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet
from a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of in1ets shall be I
approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed
on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted
OSHA safety red.
Section 3-4 Valves in Pits is hereby amended by adding the following to
Section 3-4.1:
Section 3-4.1 Where it is impractical to provide a post indicator valve, valves
shall be permitted to be placed in valve rooms accessible from exterior, on
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exterior risers or on interior risers with indicating posts arranged for outside
operations, or in pits with permission of the authority having jurisdiction.
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Section 3-5 Sectional VliIves is hereby amended by adding the words "post
indicator type" in front of the words "Sectional controlling valves" on line 2 of
Section 3- S.1.
Section 7-2 Coating and Lining of Pipe is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7-2 Coating and Lining of Pipe. All ferrous metal pipe shall be
lined, and steel pipe shall be coated and wrapped, with joints coated and
wrapped after assembly. AU ferrous pipe and fittings shall be protected with a
loose 8-mill polyethylene tube.
The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for
underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Section 8-5 Pipe Joint Assembly is hereby amended by adding the words
"assembly and prior to poly-tube" before the last word "installation" in the
paragraph in Section 8-5.2.
Section 8-6.2 Testing Underground Systems is herebyame.nded by adding a
sentence at the end of Section 8-6.2.1 as follows:
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Section 8-6.2.1 The trench shal1 be excavated for thrust blocks and inspected
prior to pour. Care shall be taken when forming and pouring thrust blocks that
fittings and joints are not buried in concrete.
8.
NFPA 37 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 37
Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and
Gas Turbines, 1994 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Section 3-1.1.2.1 General Locations is amended by deleting the last paragraph
without substitution.
Section 3-1.1.2.1 General Locations is amended by deleting the last sentence
without substitution.
New Section 3-1.1.2.4 General Locations is added as follows:
Section 3-1.1.2.4 Doors, windows and louvered openings shall be located on
exterior walls only. When such openings are located below openings in another
story or less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from doors, windows or louvered openings of
the same building, they shall be protected by a fire assembly having a 3/4 hour
rating. Such fire assemblies shall be fixed, automatic or self-closing.
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Combustion engines and gas turbines used for emergency power shall not be located
in a room or area used for any other purpose.
9.
NFPA 50 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA SO
Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1996 Edition, is further
amended as specified in the Fire Code Standard 74-1 Part 1.
10. NFPA 231 AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 231
Standard for General Storage, 1995 Edition, is further amended as specified in
the adopted Fire Code Staridard 81-1 Part 1.
11. NFPA231C AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1995 Edition, is further amended
as specified in the adopted Fire Code Standard 81-2 Part 1.
31. APPENDlX VI-A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFlCATION is hereby
amended by adding the fo1l0wing paragraph to SECTION 1- SCOPE:
If confusion or conflict occurs with chemical classification, final determination shall be in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority's chemical classification database.
32. APPENDlX VI-F RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCFS FOR
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended as foJlows:
A. A beginning paragraph is added as foJlows:
Whenever the word "recommended" is used in Appendix VI-F, it means
"required. "
B.
The first sentence of the first paragraph as printed in Appendix VI-F is deleted and
the foJlowing substituted:
The foJlowing information is adopted for use in applying Article 77. "
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Section 5-36. Uniform Solar EneI'l!Y Code amendments. The foJlowing amendments are made to
the Uniform Solar Energy Code adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1.
1. Section 106.0 ViolatioWl and Penalties The first sentence is amended as foJlows:
"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 one thousand do1lars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6)
months, or by both fine and imprisonment. " .
2. Section 106.0 Violation and Penalties All references to time periods in paragraph three
are amended to read one hundred eighty (180) days.
Section 5-37. The California Electrical Code amendments. The f01l0wing amendments are made to
the California Electrical Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1.
Sec. 303.1 Issuance of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code,
is hereby amended by adding an additional paragraph as the last paragraph of Section 303.1
to read as fo1l0ws:
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Electrical permits shall be issued only to state and city licensed contractors or their
respective authorized representative, but only to the extent and for the work the applicant is
licensed by the State of California to perform.
2. Section 303.4 Expiration of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical
Code, is hereby amended to read as foJlaws:
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303.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of
this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within ISO days from the date of such permit,
or if the building or work authorizi:d by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time
after the work is commenced for a period of ISO days. Before such work can be
recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be the
fu1l amount of the original permit, excluding any plan review fees for such work, provided
no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such
work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one
year. In order to renew action on a permit requiring plan review after expiration, the
permittee shall pay the full amount of the original permit and the appropriate plan review
fees.
A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within
which work may be commenced under the permit when the permittee is unable to
commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons.
The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not
exceeding ISO days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken.
3. Section 304.1 Pennit Fees of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical
Code, is hereby amended to read as fo1l0ws:
304.1 Pennit Fees. The fee for each, electrical permit shall be as established by the City
Council.
4.
Section 304.2 Plan Review Fees of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National
Electrical Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
304.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by
Subsection 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. The plan review fees for Electrical Work shall be as established
by the City CouneiJ. Where plans are 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.
s. Section 304.4.2 Fee of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
304.4.2 Fee. No electrical work for which a permit is required shall be commenced in any
building or premises until a permit to do such work shall have been first obtained. Where
work for which a permit is required by this Code is started or commences prior to obtaining
a permit, the total fees as herein specified shall be double the payment of such fees and shall
not relieve the applicant from complying with the requirements of this Code in the
execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
Exception: Double fees will not be ........sed for emergency repair or installation
done outside of normal working hours and permit application is made within two
working days after commencement of emergency work. .
6.
Section 305.5 ReimpectioWi of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National
Electrical Code, is hereby amended by amending the fourth paragraph to read as follows:
"To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing upon a
form furnished for that purpose, and pay the reinspection fee as established by the City
Council. "
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7. Section 305.6 Miscellaneous Requirements is hereby added to the Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, to read as fo1l0ws:
3OS.6J\flscellaneous Requirements. The fo1l0wing requirements shall be adhered to by all
applicants requesting inspections in accordance with Section 305:
1. Approval of Equipment. All appliances and equipment shaU be listed and 1abe1ed by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory, equal to, but not limited to, Underwriter's
Laboratories, Inc., and approved by the building official.
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2. Used Materials. Previously used materials shall not be re-used without the written
approval obtained in advance from the building official.
3. Nameplates. The maker's nameplate, trademark, or other identification symbol shall be
placed on the outside, where it is visible at time of inspection, on all electrical materials,
devices, appliances, fittings, and equipment used or installed under the provisions of
this code.
8. Section 116-5 Conductors of said Electrical Code is hereby amended 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 in all installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can
be made by the building official for feeder lines only on an individual case basis where
adequate safety measures can be ensured.
9.
Section 216-23(a) IS- and 2O-Ampere Branch Circuits of said Electrical Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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216-23(a) IS- and 26-Ampere Branch Circuits. A 15 ampere branch circuit shall be
permitted to supply only wall or ceiling lighting fixtures to an individual fixed appliance. A
20 ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting outlets, receptacle outlets,
fixed appliances or a combination of same. The total rating of fixed appliances supplied by
such circuit shall not exceed 50% of the rating of the branch circuit. The rating of a single
fixed appliance supplied by an individual branch circuit shall not exceed 80% of the rating
of the circuit.
Exception: The small appliance branch circuits required in a dwelling unit(s) by Section
220-4(b) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that Section.
10. Section 220-4 Branch Circuits Required of said Electrical Code is hereby 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 an
individual food waste grinder branch circuit. Said circuit shall be provided with an
indicating type switch located in the wall adjacent to the sink or cabinet.
11. Section 236-24 Clearances of said Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding I
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.
12. Subdivisions (1) and (2) of Subsection (b) of Section 230-42 Size and Rating of said
Electrical Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
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(1) 100 ampere for a 3-wire service to a one family'dwelling, apartment, or
condominium unit with six or more 2-wire branch circuits.
(2) 100 ampere for a '3-wire service to a one family dwelling, apartment, or
condominium unit with an initial net computed load of 10 KV A or more.
13.
Sub-section (c) Concrete-Encased Electrode of Section 250-81 Grounding Electrode
System of said Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(c) Concrete-Encased Electrode. An electrode encased by at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) of
concrete, 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 (6.1 m) of bare copper conductor
sized per Table 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.
14. Section 256-81 Grounding Electrode System of said Electrical Code is hereby amended
by adding Subsection (e) Required Systems to read as follows:
(e) Required Systems. In all new construction and additions requiring relocation of
electrical service equipment, an electrical grounding system shall be installed per
Subsection (a) and (c) of this Section.
15.
Section 250-112 To Grounding Electrode of said Electrical Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
250-112. To Grounding Electrode. The connection of a grounding electrode conductor
to a grounding electrode shall be made at a readily accessible point as determined by the
building official, and in a manner which will assure a permanent and effective ground.
Where nece.""'Y to assure this for a metal piping system used as a grounding electrode,
effective bonding shan be provided around insulated joints and sections and around any
equipment that is likely to be disconnected for repairs or replacement. Bonding conductors
shall be of sufficient length to permit removal of such equipment while retaining the
integrity of the bond.'
Exception: An encased or buried connection to a concrete-encased, driven, or buried
grounding electrode shall not be required to be a<x:essible.
16. Section 300-6(b) In Concrete or in Direct Contact with the Earth of said Electrical
Code is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph to read as follows:
All earth within the City of Seal Beach is corrosive, unless the applicant proves to the
satisfaction of the building official the specific earth is not corrosive for the instalIation of
the above noted electrical items in contact with or buried in the earth. Unless otherwise
authorized by the building official, all such items embedded in the earth shall be protected
by at least double, spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils
cover), or approved equal.
17. Section 310-14 Aluminum Conductor Material of said Electrical Code is hereby
amended 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 official.
18. Section 310-16 Continuous Iuspection of Aluminum Wiring is hereby added to said
Electrical Code to read as foIlows:
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310-16. Continuous Impection or Aluminum Wiring. Aluminum conduclOrs of No. 6
or smaller shall require continuous inSpection by an independent testing agency approved by
the building official for proper IOrquing of connections at their termination points.
19. Section 3364 Uses Pennitted of said Electrical Code is hereby amended 10 read as I
follows:
Section 3364. Uses Pennltted. Type NM and Type NMC cables shall be permitted 10 be
used in single family dwellings and other non-residential structures, except as prohibited in
Section 336-5. Where installed in cable trays, cables shall be identified for this use.
(FPN): See Section 310-10 for temperature limitation of conductors.
(a) Type NM. Type NM cable shall be permitted for both exposed and concealed
work in normally dry locations. It shall be permissible 10 install or fish type NM
cable in air voids in masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or
subject 10 excessive moisture or dampness.
(b) Type NMC. Type NMC cable shall be permitted:
(1) for both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist, damp, or corrosive
locations;
(2) in outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile;
(3) in a shallow chase in masonry. concrete, or adobe, protected against nails or
screws by a steel plate at least 1/16" (1.59 mm) thick and covered with 1
plaster, adobe, or similar finish.
20. Subsection (a) Type NM, NMC and NMS of Section 336-S Uses Not Pennitted of said
Electrical Code is hereby amended 10 read as follows:
(a) Type NM or NMC. Types NM and NMC cables shall not be used:
(1) in any dwelling or structure exceeding three floors above grade;
(2) as service-entrance cable;
(3) in commercial garages having hazardous (classified) locations as provided in
Section 511-3;
(4) in theaters and similar locations, except as provided in Article 518, Places of
Assembly;
(5) in motion picture studios;
(6) in storage battery rooms;
CJ) in hoistways;
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(9) in any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted in Section SOl-4(b)
Exception;
(10) in any commercial, industrial, or multiple family dwelIing units;
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(11) in any building required to be of noncombustible construction;
(12) in unenclosed locations of private garages or carports;
(13) in any cin:uits of 220 volts or more;
(14) in any areas where exposed to mechanical damage or the elements.
For the 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 walIline.
21. Section 370-4 Metal Boxes of said Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding
Subsection (a) to read as follows:
(a) Boxes used in walls required to be of fire resistive construction shall be of metal or
other approved noncombustible material.
Section 5-38. Uniform Administrative Code amendments. The following amendments are made to
the Uniform Administrative Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1.
Chapter 2 is hereby amended by deleting Section 202.3 Right of Entry and adding new
Section 202.3 Right of Entry to read as follows:
202.3 Right of Entry. Whenever !I"1"POO<lry to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the Building Official, the Health Officer, or their
authorized representatives have reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building
or upon any premises any condition which makes such building or premises sub-standard,
as defined in Section 202 of this Code, the Building Official, the Health Officer, or their
authorized representatives may enter such building premises at aH reasonable times to
inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Building Official or the Health
Officer by this code; provided that, if such building or premises be occupied, they shall first
present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises be
unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owners or other persons
having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is
refused, the Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized representatives shaH
have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building or
premises shall fail to neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly
permit entry therein by the Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized
representatives for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shaH be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment
in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
2.
Chapter 3 is hereby amended by amending Section 301.2.1 Building Permits to read as
follows:
301.2.1 Building Pennits. Building permits shall not be required for those items as set
forth in Section 5-6A. Permits-Not Required for the Followin~ of the Code of the City of
Seal Beach.
3.
Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 303.6 Qualifications of Permittee to read
as follows:
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303.6 Qualifications of Pennittee. No person shall be issued a permit under this Chapter
until a valid California Contractor's License of the correct classification is presented to the
Building Official.
EXCEPTION: Owner-builder permit may be issued for a Group R, Division 3, or I
Group U occupancy with the approval of the Building Official.
4. Chapter 3 is hereby amended by amending Section 304.1 Fee; - General to read as
follows:
304.1 Fee - General. Fee; shall be assessed in accordance with the most recent adopted
resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach.
5. Chapter 3 is hereby amended by deleting Section 304.2 Permit Fee;, Section 304.3 Plan
Review Fee;, and Section 304.5.2 Fee in their entirety.
6. Chapter 3 is hereby amended by deleting Table 3-A through Table 3-H in their entirety.
Section 5-39. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings amendments. The
following amendments are made to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as
adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. Chapter 2 is hereby amended by adding an additional paragraph to Section 201.3 Right of
Entry to read as follows:
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building or I
premises shaH fail to neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly
permit entry therein by the Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized
representatives for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shaH be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment
in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
Section 5-40. Uniform Sil!n Code amendments. The following amendments are made to the
Uniform Sign Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
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1. Chapter 1 is hereby amended by adding an additional paragraph to Section 103.2 Right of
Entry to read as fo1l0ws:
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 herein provided, to promptly
permit entry therein by the Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized
representatives for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment
in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
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Section 5-41. Excq>tion for OR" Occupancy in Special ('.ages. The following shaH apply to "R"
Occupancies with one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area or less, containing not more than
two (2) bedrooms having no natural gas fired appliances, having no fixed window security guards,
and provided with 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
unit is equipped with an approved smoke detector device:
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1. Patio Covers. Patio covers may be constructed that are open on one (1) side only. Said
side may be provided with decorative pierced concrete block which is approximately fifty
percent (50%) open and unobstruc~.
2.
Exit Facilities. Every sleeping room need not be provided with window or exterior door
approved for emergency exit or rescue, provided a permanently mounted approved smoke
detection device be installed with the dwelling unit.
3. 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 (1/5) of the air supply shall
be taken from outside of the dwelling.
4. Rc:pair Provisions to Non-conforming Existing Dwelling Units.
(a) Existing patio roof 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.
(b) Existing aluminum and gIass window walls and/or decorative pierced concrete block
with wall covering on inside may substantially remain as originally constructed but
must not be altered during the repair process or said wall areas will be required to
meet the requirements as specified in Section 5-42, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3."
SECTION 4. The modifications to the 1998 editions of the California Building Code that
have been enacted are merely a continuation of the Code of the City of Seal RPJIch, and all of the
changes and modifications to this Code, whether previously enacted or enacted in this ordinance,
are reasonably necessary because of unique local topographic, climatic, and geologic conditions. In
particular:
A. Loca1 climatic conditions, characterized by long, hot, dry summers, and periods of
extremely dry Santa Ana winds, combined with the development pattern of the City,
which is characterized by extremely high-density housing along the coaslal area and
residential areas adjacent to undeveloped areas of dry grass1ands, necessitates that
residential dwelling units be protected from construction practices that have had a
history of causing or contributing to the cause of fire related damage to residential
dwe11ing structures in the City of Seal Beach. ~ modification of Sections 108,
310.9.1.6,403,502,508,709.3.2.1,904.2.1,904.2.2,904.2.9, 904.4, 904.5.2,
1004.2.3.2, 1005.3.3.7, 1203.4.2, 1503, 3102.3.8, 3501, Appendix Chapter 15 -
Section 1516.2.2, and Appendix Chapter 15 - Section 1516.3.1.
B.
Loca1 geologic conditions, including the presence of corrosive alluvial soils, areas of
high liquefaction potential, and the fact the City is astride the Newport-Inglewood
Fault Zone, require modification of grading, structural integrity, and foundation
requirements to protect the overall structural integrity of structures constructed
within 'the City. Accordingly, the potential for significant earthquake damage
within the City is very high and this hazard requires modifications to the State
Building Code. Finally, the City is a coastal city and several areas are located
within Federally identified flood zones. The combination of heavy winter rain
storms, the location in Southern California and on the Coast, and the relatively flat
topography of the City, creates areas subject to potential flooding and severe storm
wave run-up. As a result, areas of the City are subject to flood and storm wave
run-up and building standards have been modified to account for these hazards as
well. ~ modification to Sections 102, 106.1, 106.2, 419, 502, 1003.3.3.8.3,
1203.4.2& 1701.5, 1904.3.1, 1922.10.3, 3208, 3303.9, Appendix Chapter 4 -
Ordinance Number ;I~~
Section 421.1, Appendix Chapter 4 - Section 421.1.5, Appendix Chapter 4 -
Section 421.4, Appendix Chapter 13 - Section 1302.2, Appendix Chapter 30 -
Section 3011, 3014.2 and,30l5, and Appendix Chapter 33 - Section 3310.2 and
3310.3.
SECTION 5. The modifications to the 1998 edition of the California Plumbing Code and
the California Mechanical Code that have been enacted are merely a continuation of the Code of the
City of Seal ~"h, and all of the changes and modifications to this Code, whether previously
enacted or enacted in this ordinance, are reasonably necessary because of unique local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions. In particular:
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A. Local climatic conditions, characterized by long, hot, dry summers, and periods of
extremely dry Santa Ana winds, combined with the development pattern of the City,
which is characterized by extremely high-density housing along the coastal area and
residential areas adjacent to undeveloped areas of dry grasslands, necessitates that
residential dwelling units be protected from construction practices and plumbing
practices that have had a history of causing or contributing to the cause of fire
related damage to residential dwelling structures in the City of Seal Beach. ~
modification of Sections 604 and 1210.1 of the California Plumbing Code and
Section 304.3 of the California Mechanical Code.
B.
Local geologic conditions, including the presence of high sulfate levels in the soil,
require that certain modifications be adopted to ensure the long-term stability of
piping systems and grounding systems. ~ modification to Sections 101.4.1.4,
311.9,313.13,604,609.3.1 and 1211.5 of the California Plumbing Code.
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SECfION 6. The modifications to the 1998 edition of the California Electrical Code that
have been enacted are merely a continuation of the Code of the City of Seal Beach, and all of the
changes and modifications to this Code, whether previously enacted or enacted in this ordinance,
are reasonably nece.""'Y because of unique local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
In particular:
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A. Local climatic conditions, characterized by long, hot, dry summers, and periods of
extremely dry Santa Ana winds, combined with the development pattern of the City,
which is characterized by extremely high-density housing along the coastal area and
residential areas adjacent to undeveloped areas of dry grass1ands, necessitates that
residential dwelling units be protected from construction practices and electricity
usage practices that have had a history of causing or contributing to the cause of fire
related damage to residential dwelling structures in the City of Seal Beach. S=
modification of Sections 110.5, 210.23(a), 220.4, 230.24, 230.42, 310.14, 310.16,
336.4, 336.5, and 370.4.
B.
Local geologic conditions, including the presence of high sulfate levels in the soil,
require that grounding electrodes be manufactured of corrosion-resistant material to
protect the grounding electrode from deterioration. ~ modification to Sections
250.81(c), 250.81(e), 250.112, and 3OO.6(b).
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SECTION 7. The modifications to the 1998 California Fire Code enacted in this ordinance
are merely a continuation of the Code of the City of Seal Beach, and all of the changes and
modifications to this Code, including amendments regarding fire extinguishing systems, standpipes,
high-rise buildings, firep1aces, fuel-dispensing stations, lead-acid battery systems, storage of
hazardous materials, compressed natural gas, and pipes, joints and valves, whether previously
enacted or enacted by this ordinance, as recommended by the City of Seal Beach Building Official,
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are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following unique local topographic,
geologic and climatic conditions, individually or cumulatively:
A.
The Oty of Seal Beach is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It
annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no
precipitation. Hot, dry foehn (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70
m.p.h. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause
extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the
area to large destruetive fires (conflagration). SllC modification to Sections
103.3.2.4, 103.3.2.5, lOS.8, 901.4.1, 901.4.2, 901.4.4, 902.2.1, 902.2.2.3,
902.2.2.6, 902.2.4.3, 902.2.4.4, 903.2, 903.4.1.2, 1001.1, 1001.5, 1001.5.6,
1CKl3.1.2, 1003.2.2, lCKl3.2.8, 1003.2.9.1, 1003.3.1, lQ()4.2, lQ()6.2.7, 1007.1.3,
1007.2.12.2.1, 1007.2.12.2.2, 1007.2.12.2.5, 1008, 1109.7, Article 78, Article
79, 8704, 8704.2, 9002, Appendix I-B - Section 1, Appendix II-A-1 - Section 26,
Appendix II-A-l - Section 27, Appendix III-A Appendix III-B.
B.
The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding
conditions. Water demand in this densely populated area far l<Xceeds the quantity
supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues' to grow, the
already taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in
population by nearly 10 milliOn over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of
that growth centered in southern California. ~ modification to Sections 103.3.2.4,
103.3.2.5, 903.2, 903.4.1.2, 1001.1, 1003.2.9.1, lQ()4.2, 1007, 1002.2.12.2.1,
1008, 1114, 1115, 1212.6,2501.5, 2501.16.4, Article n, Article 78, Appendix
III-A, Appendix III-B, Appendix III-C, Appendix V-A, NFPA 13, NFPA J3D,
NFPA 13R, NFPA 14, NFPA l6A, NFPA 24, and NFPA 37.
C.
These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even
small fires originating in high density housing or vegetation. These fires spread
very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The
added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other on-site fire protection
measures are necessary to supplement normal fire department response by
providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing
and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Such modifications will
also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. SllC
modification to Sections referenced above in Subsections A and B.
D. The City of Seal Beach is located in a geologic area of high seismic activity, seismic
zone 4. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within the boundaries of the city,
poses the greatest hazard to life and properly. It is believed that this fault is capable
of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the
degree of the city's urbanization and close proximity to this major fault, the risk of
structural damage, spills of combustible liquids and other hazardous substances, and
loss of life due to ground shaking is considerable, SllC modification to Sections
referenced above in Subsections A and B above and Article 52, Article 63, Article
64, Article 74, Article 79, Article SO, Appendix II-e, Appendix II-f, Appendix VI-
A, and Appendix VI-E.
E.
Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake, fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires would be complicated and in some cases
impossible. Sprinkler systems and on-site fire protection measures are necessary to
provide a degree of protection from fires and spills of combustible liquids and other
hazardous substances even if water mains are damaged or destroyed. SllC
modification to Sections referenced above in Subsections A and B above.
Ordinance Number
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F.
The City of Seal Beach has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and
building complex design and features. Landscaping and other topographical features
often preclude or greatly limit appl'Oll9h or operational access by fire department
vehicles. The City's high~rise buildings typically have side yards and landscaping,
which topographical features hinder access by fire department personnel. ~
modification to Sections referenced above in Subsections A and B above and Article
9, Article 12, Article 25, Article 32, Article 87, and Appendix V-A.
G. The topography of the City also ineludes soil conditions which are extremely
corrosive and have an adverse effect on underground fire sprinkler system piping,
joints, and valves. ~ modification to Sections referenced above in Subsections A
and B above.
H. Specific reasons for the Modifications in this Ordinance to the 1998 California Fire
Code are set forth in an annotated Ordinance on file in the office of the City Clerk,
and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 8. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase
of this ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part hereof. The City Council
of the City of Seal Beach hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection,
subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or
more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
invalid.
SECTION 9. State law requires that localities adopt the 1998 editions of the California
Building Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code, the California
Mechanical Code, the California Fire Code and Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Code for
Building Conservation (the "technical codes") and any modifications thereto, by July 1, 1999. It is
essential that the City have in effect on that date technical codes that comport with state law and
contain those modifications necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions.
In the absence of immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the technical codes unique to the City's
special circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public,
health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the technical codes contain vital provisions
regarding administrative procedures, roofing materia1s, sprinkling requirements, and other similar
matters necessitated by the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds, its limited rainfall in summer and
fall months and the proximity of earthquake fault zones. For these reasons, the publie health,
safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency
ordinance.
SECTION 10.
July 1, 1999.
This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative
PASSED, APPROVED AND A~ED by the City Co ncil of the City of Seal Beach at
a meeting thereof held on the /~ - day of , 1999
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CITY OF S BEACH
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
1, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, Cali~, do hereby certify that the
ti . Ordinance is an original copy of Ordinance Number '" e :;Ie in the office of
the Ci Clerk, introduced at a meeting held on the 7- - day of
, 1999, and passed, approved and adopted by ~e ~ty Council of the
Beach ,at a meeting held on the /~, day of
, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmem
NOFS: Councilmem
ABSENT: Councilmem
and do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number 1eP/A' has been published pursuant to the
S City Charter and Resolution Number 2836.
Ordinance Number ;l4I4I1?
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PROOF OF PUBLlCAT.ION
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STATE OF CALlFORNIA,~ ' I~
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'I am a ~itizen"0~~'-States
and a resident of tfie 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
Oity of Seal Beach, County of
Orange and which newspaper has
been adjudged a newspaper of
general circulation by the Superior
Court of the County of Orange, State
of California, under the date of
2/24/75. Case Number A82583; that
the notice of which the annexed is a
printed copy (set in type not smaller
than nonpareil), has been published
in each regular and entire issue of
said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following
dates, to-wit:
-6)tv~ (i
all in the year 1999,
I certify (or declare) under penalty of
perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Dated at Seal Beach, CA.
this-tl day of 'CON&-
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Signature
PUBLICATION PROCESSED I?Y:
THE SUN NEWSPAPERS
216 Main Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-7555 . (949) 759-7726
This space is for the County
Clerk's Filing Stamp
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" 'ORDINANCE NUMBER
- 'I448/URGENCV - ORlII,
NANCE NUMBER 1449-
.. ,NOTICE OF PUBUC -' '-
; HEARING - UNIFORM ,
.,' -BUILDING CODES_ __
Orcllnances Number 1448: an urgency I
ordinance, and OrchnBnce Number
1449 of the CIty of Seal Beech edop\S
!:IV reference the 1998 California Build-
Ing Code. Incorporating thE!! Untform
BUilding Code Volumes 1. 2. and 3.
1997 Ed"",n, ,""ludlllQ 11I1 AppendlCBS
thereto; the 1998 California Plumbing
Coile, iu:oIporaIJng the Unfarm Plurrll'
!ng Cods,.1997 Edition. Including all
APPencllces thel'8to; the 199B Carlfor-
nIB_Code, mcorporal1ngthe
Umform Mechanical Code, 1997-edl-
\lOn. Including 11I1 Appendlceslhe_:
the 1998 CalIfornia Fire Code, Incor-
porating the Uniform Fire Code, 1997
Edltlon, InCluding all Appendices there: .
to; the 1998 California electrICal Code"
Incorporating the National Electrical
~e,1991!~IIIon,~~B:!!~:..
: dlCBS_,end~theUnilnrin<
Admlmstratlve Code prclVlsions lor the I
f Naborl8I EIectnceI Code, 1996 edlllon:
, the Urufocm Housing Code,'l997 EdI. .
lIOn, the Undonn AdimnISlrBbVe Code. ~
1997 edlbon, the Unlfon11slQn Cod.,
1997 Ed_,lhe lJIIfDnn_ EnlllllY
Code 1997 Edlbon, the Uniform BUIICf-
. 'Ing S8c:unty Code, 1991 Edmon, the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of
~erous Bulldmgs. 1991 EddIOll, the
, UmfOrm SwImming Pool, Spa and Hot
- Tub Code, lll1l7 ElImon, and ApflB'1dl!c-
,Cha~er 1 of the California COde tor _
Building Conservation, Incorporating
AppendiX Chapter 1 of the Uniform
COde foI Building ConseNaIlon, 1991
Eddlon, making amendments thereto,
and amending IX!rtlOns of Ch~ 5 of
the Code of the $:nY of SeeI B8ech,
OrdInance Number 1448, declanng the.
urgency the,.of. wes edopted by the
I 'Clly Councn at the regular meeting
. 'thereof hetd on the 14th day of June,
\ 1999 by the foIlOWV1\lvotB'
'?,AYES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane,
;.' . r Snow, Yost -. '.
(', N~E~. None . ...Motl~n earned '
;,Oilllnance Number 1449, was Intro-
" duced by the.CIty Council meetmg of
June 14th. 1999 and first readlng was
'approved by the folloMng,votB. ,
AYES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane,
Snow, Yost
~ NOEl:!: Non.e 1-".' ~::. ~on e:amed
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lhelthe
City Council of the City 01 Seal Beach
wllf conduct a public heanng on Mon-
I day, Ju\e 28th, 1999 811 00 P m In CIty
Counal Olambers, 211 Eighth SIr8et,
Seal Beach, to conSIder the adopIlon of
0rdnEr1ce Number 1449, the Codes ref-
erel'lC8d In the subject Ordlnance, and
the amendments to paItJOns of O\apter
5 of the Code of the Qty of Seal Beach
l The Codes referenced In Ordinances
1 144Band 1449818 avaIabIe for Inspec.
lion throuoh the oflIce at the ClIv Cieri<,
211 Elghlh Street, Seal Beach, lele.
phone (562) 431-2521. Ordmances
Numbered 1448 and 1449 have been
developed to bnng the CIty Munlapal
r Code If1 to COllSlStency wdfi. Stale reg-
1Mbons, provide foI aniencments spe-
'!1ICUllheCly,"""""'edequeIB.
silfeIy end WeI""" _ns Ul
CltIzsns and standardlZ8'the 's
. nance With surrounding lur~1Ct
j"requwements The modilk:adons to
, vanous l.Indorrn Codes mrtaIn VIlaI
V1SlOrlS regarding adnuRlstralJve ~_
L dUl88, rooffng matenals: and sprinkling
I systems, and other Similar matters
~ by the CIIy'sunlqueloce-
I IlonaI arcumstances Many of the pro-
posed rr1Qdlflcatlons are carned ovar
frcm the _sly _d moddice-
I tlon to the 1991 and 1994 Uniform
Codes adopted by the City ColMlCllln
1_ 1992 and 1995 respectively. The
, rerT18lnl~ amendments reftect chang-
" no conditions and rmprovements to the
COdes 5lnC81he adophon of the ",pro-
pnate 1991 and 1994 Und'orm COdes.
I. Ocdlminces 1448 and 1449l1lCiudes the
~ amendments to the Unlfonn FIr8 Code,
1997 Edlllon, as requested by the
Orange County Fire Authonty. AI the
_.me end p_ eH _per-
- sons may be heard If so desred If the .
t propoae<t actions are challenged In
court, you may be IIITlted 10 raiSIng aNy
. those ISQJ86 you or someone else raised
at: the pubiC heanng descnbed In this
. nobce, or In Wllllen correSpondence
deMnd to 1h9 City Clerk II or pnor to
[II!BPU~Ioc''''erln. ,_ ;..: ,_, -',
DATED THIS 15th day orJune, 1999. .
Joanne M Yeo, City Clerk '
City of Seal Beach . 1....
:Publi'hed,ln the Seal Beach Sun
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