HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Ord 1398 1995-12-11
ORDINANCE NO. /39R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
UNIFORM BUILDING, PLUMBING,
MECHANICAL, FIRE, HOUSING,
ADMINISTRATIVE, SIGN, SOLAR ENERGY,
BUILDING SECURITY , ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, SWIMMING POOL,
SPA and HOT TUB CODES, 1994 EDmONS,
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 OF THE 1994 UNIFORM
CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION, and the
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993 EDITION,
MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Article 1. Chapter 5, Section 5-1 of the Code of Seal Beach is amended
to read as follows:
.Section 5-1. Codes AdQpted by Reference. Except as hereinafter provided in this I
Chapter, the codes listed below are adopted by reference as the Building and Safety Code
of the City of Seal Beach:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(0)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(II)
(I)
(1)
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(L)
(M)
Uniform Buiiding Code, 1994 Edition, as amended by Part 2 of Title 24
of the California Code of Regulations.
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, as amended by Part 4 of Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations.
Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition, as amended by Part 5 of Title 24
of the California Code of Regulations.
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1994 Edition.
Uniform Housing Code, 1994 Edition.
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition.
Uniform Sign Code, 1994 Edition.
National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, as amended by Part 3 of Title 24
of the California Code of Regulations.
Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, including Appendices I-B through V-A,
VI-A, V1-E and VI-G thereof, except for Appendices II-H and IV-A, and
including those amendments to that Code set forth in Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations.
Uniform Solar Energy Code, 1994 Edition.
Uniform Building Security Code, 1994 Edition.
Uniform Administrative Code, 1994 Edition.
Appendix Chapter 1 of the 1994 Uniform Code for Building Conservation.
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One copy of each of the above codes shall be deposited in the office of the City Clerk
and shall be at all times maintained by said Clerk for use and examination by the public.
All amendments to Codes adopted herein by reference shall be considered as part of the
Building and Safety Code."
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SECTION 2.
as follows:
Section 5-6A.l of the Code of the City of Seal Beach is amended to read
"Section 5-6A. Permits Not Reauired for the Followinl!::
1. Structures placed in public streets, alleys, and sidewalks, except those
regulated by Chapter 32 and 33 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
(public Works Permit required)"
SECTION 3. Section 5-20, subsection 1, SpeciallnS!ltlCtion, is amended to change the
referenced section of the Uniform Building Code from "Section 2621" to "Section 1922".
SECTION 4. Section 5-20, subsection 2, Pre.plaster Inspection, is amended to delete the
referenced section of the Uniform Building Code "Reference Section 5504".
SECTION 5. Section 5-27 SpeciallnS!ltlCtion - Generally, is amended to change the
referenced section of the Uniform Building Code from "Section 306" to "Section 1701.5".
SECTION 6. Sections 5-30 through Section 5-42 are hereby deleted in their entirety and
new Sections 5-30 through Section 5-42 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
"Section 5-30. Uniform Buildinl!: Code. Amended. as Adooted pursuant to Ch~pter 5. Article
1. Section 5-1. The following amendments are made to the Uniform 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.
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 misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by
a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or il"(lprisonment 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 Permits Required is amended to read as follows:
Section 106,1 Permits Required, It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or
colporation to erect, construct, enlarge, 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.
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4. Section 106.1 Work Exempt from Pennit is amended to read as follows:
Section 106,1 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 FEES - General is amended to read as follows:
Section 107.1 FEES - General, Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the most
recent adopted resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach.
Section 108 INSPECTIONS is amended to add subsection 108.5.9 to read as follows:
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9. Re-roof Inspections. All re-roofing shall confonn 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.
7. Sectlo,n 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.
8. SECTION 403 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GROUP B OFFICE BUILDINGS
AND GROUP R, DIVISION 1 OCCUPANCIES is revised to read as follows:
A. Section 403.1 Scope is amended to read as follows:
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 I
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
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 following structures, while classified as high-rise buildings,
shall not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall
confonn to all other applicable provisions of these regulations:
1. Buildings used exclusively for open parking garages.
2. Buildings where all floors above the fifty-five (55) foot
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 Fire Chief.
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5. 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
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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.
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Section 403,5.2, Emergency voice alann signaling system is amended to read
as follows:
403,5,2 Emergency voice alann 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 signal 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.
Section 403,9,3 Helicopter Landing Pad is added to read as follows:
403,9,3 Helicopter Landing Pad.
1. 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) and 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
1609.3. 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.
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7. The building emergency communication system shall extend to the roof.
9. Section 419 - FENCES is added to read as follows:
SECTION 419 - FENCES
419,1. Fences.
All fences shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
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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 ProyisioDS. The height, location, construction and
other characteristics of fences on property zoned manufacturing or commercial shall I
comply with fire, health, planning, traffic, zoning and building laws and codes. Plans
for such fences must be approved by the Chief, Traffic Engineer, and Planning Director
in addition to the Building Official.
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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.
Openings between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches, 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 child to scale the fence or wall.
Gates and doors opening through such enclosures shall be self-closing and self-latching
with release located on the 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.
EXCEPTION: When approved by the Building Official, puhlic 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 I
the pool from other activities and structures and shall be located within SO 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 SO feet to the
main front door shall not be through the swimming pool enclosure. The swimming pool
enclosure for single family residences may include dwelling walls with windows and
doors.
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10. Section 502 - PREMISES IDENTIFICATION is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
502 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such
a position that is plainly visible and legible from the 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.
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Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not visible from the
street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers grouped for all units within each
structure and positioned to be plainly visible from 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. Illumination shall be provided as required by the City.
11. 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, as specified in Chapter 9, may be substituted provided such system is not
otherwise required throughout the building.
Exceptions:
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An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Section 904.2.2 may be
substituted.
2. Such substitution shall not waive nor reduce required fire-resistive construction
for:
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Occupancy separations [Section 302.3].
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b. Exterior wall protection due to proximity of property lines [Section
503.2].
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Area separations [Section 504.6].
Shaft enclosures [Section 711].
Corridors [Section 1005].
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Stair enclosures [Section 1009].
Exit passageways [Section 1011].
Type of construction separation [Section 60 1].
Atriums constructed in accordance with Section 1301.
Dwelling Unit Separations [Section 310.2].
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12. Section 709.3.2,1 Vertical fire spread at exterior walls, General is amended to read
as follows:
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 IS, involving fifty percent (50%) or more of such roof
in any twelve (12) month period of time, shall be of fire-resistant construction as defmed
in Section 201 of this Code.
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13. 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 materials, see the Fire Code.
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the NFP A
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 f1J'e-extinguishing
system are not permitted.
14. Section 904,2,2 AU occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and Group U
Occupancies is amended by adding subparagraphs (6) and (7) to read as follows:
Section 904.2.2.6, In all new or enlarged buildings or structures when the gross square
footage thereof exceeds 6,000 square feet or the structure is more than 2 stories in height I
regardless of area separation walls.
EXCEPTION:
Open parking structures classified as a B-3 occupancy. For the
purposes of Subsection 6, area separation walls shall not define
separate buildings.
An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Subsection 6 may be used for f1J'e-
resistive substitution as specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the Uniform
Building Code.
Section 904.2,2.7, Throughout all new R-l occupancies, including enclosed garages,
or on any project with 15 units or greater.
15. Section 904.2,8 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies is amended by adding a concluding
paragraph to read as follows:
All other Group R, Division 1 Occupancies shall have an approved modified automatic
sprinkler system installed.
16. SectIon 904,4, Permissible 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.
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17. Section 904,5.2 Standpipes, Where required is amended to read as follows:
904.5.2 Where required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth in Table No.
9-A and the provisions of this section.
Every new building with any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet 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.
The hose outlets shall be 21h 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).
18.
Section 1003.1 Number of Exits is amended by amending the fourth paragraph and
Exception 4, and adding Exception 8 to read as follows:
Occupants on floor above the second story and in basements shall have access to not less
than 2 separate exits from the floor or basement.
EXCEPTIONS:
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, ifa three-story stmcture.
8. 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 leBO
may be used if approved by the Building Official; and
(b) The dwelling shall contain a 13-D flre sprinkler system, as
approved by the Orange County Fire Authority and the Building
Official.
19. Section 1006.6 Spiral Stairways is amended to read as follows:
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. Such stairways may be used as required exits, provided the area served is no
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more than 500 square feet (46.45 m2) 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. A run of at
least 71J~ inches (191 mm) is to be provided at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from where
the tread is the narrowest. The rise must be sufficient to provide 6-foot 6-inch (1,981
mm) headroom. The rise shall not exceed 91h inches (241 mm).
20. Section 1009,7 Pressurized Enclosure is amended by adding the following concluding I
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 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.
21. Section 1203.4,2 Yards is amended to read as follows:
Section 1203.4,2 Yards. Yards shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width for one-
story, two-story, three-story or 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 (14) stories.
22. Section IS03 - ROOF-COVERING REQUIREMENTS is amended by adding an
exception to read as follows:
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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, shall be Class B or better.
23. Section 1701,S Types of Work is amended to revise Item 15 to read as follows, and
existing Item 15 is renumbered to Item 16:
15. Stroctural 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.
24. Section 1904.3.1 is amended by adding the following exception:
EXCEPTION: Type V cement complying with Table No. 19-A-3 for
severe sulfate exposure or equal is required in all R-l, 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.
25. Section 3102,3.8 Spark Arrester is amended to read as follows:
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3102.3,8 Spark Arresters. In all-new occupancies in which is installed any chimney,
flue, 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
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cast-iron plate, three sixteenth (3/16) inch minimum thickness or other material found
satisfactory by the enforcement agency and having one-half (112) inch 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
one-half (In) inch.
26. SECTION 3208 - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS is added to read as follows:
I 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 placed 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 used for any occupancy defined in the Uniform Building Code, 1994
Edition.
27. Section 3303.9 Demolition is amended to add subsection 1 to read as follows:
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General. For the purpose of this section a projection beyond the property line
must be supported 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. All debris shall be sufficiently set at the time of
handling to prevent dust from rising.
28. 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, 1994 Edition, as specified in the Fire Code
amendments as adopted in the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
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9-2
UBC Standard 9-2 is not adopted and whenever it is referenced in this
Code it shall mean NFPA 14, 1993 Edition, as specified in the Fire Code
amendments as adopted in the Code of the City of Seal Beach.
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9-3 UBC Standard 9-3 is not adopted and whenever it is referenced in this
Code it shall mean NFPA 13R, 1994 Edition, as specified in the Fire
Code amendments as adopted in the Code of the City of Seal Bf'.lIr.b.
29. 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 Building Code, as
adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1 are hereby deleted. Fees shall be
established by separate action of the City Council.
30. Appendix Cbapter 4, SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY, Section 421,1. Outdoor I
Swimming Pool is hereby amended to read as follows:
421.1. Outdoor Swimming Pool. An outdoor swimming pool shall be provided with
a barrier that shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plastering or filling with
water. The barrier shall comply with the following:
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 shall be 2
inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the
swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an
aboveground pool, the barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure, or
mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool
structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the
bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm). When barriers have horizontal
members spaced less than 45 inches (1,143 mm) apart, the horizontal members shall be
placed on the pool side of the barrier. Any decorative design work on the side away
from the swimming pool, such as protrusions, indentations or cutouts, which render the
barrier easily climbable, is prohibited.
31. Appendix Cbapter4 SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1,5, Exception I
2 is hereby amended to add the following paragraph to read as follows:
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 automatically 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.
32. Appendix Chapter 4 SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY is amended by adding
Section 421.3 Withholding approval to read as follows:
421.3 Withholding approval, Plaster inspection or approval to fill a pool or spa with
water shall be withheld by the building official until there has been compliance with all
fencing and other requirements of this section.
33. Appendix Cbapter 13 ENERGY CONSERVATION IN NEW BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION, Section 1302,2 Model Energy Code Adopted is hereby amended
by adding the following "Note" to read as follows:
Note: Refer to California Energy Resources Conservation and Development
Commission's Regulations establishing energy conservation standards for new
non-residential buildings and the erection, construction, enlargement, conversion,
alteration and repair of all residential buildings, including hotels, motels,
apartment houses and dwellings.
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These regulations are in Section T-20-1400 through
T-20-1464 and Parts 2-5301 through 2-5365 of Title
24 of the California Administrative Code.
Appendix Chapter 15 REROOFING, Section 1516.2.2 Over gravel-surfaced roof
coverings is hereby amended by amending the first paragraph to read:
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.
Appendix Chapter 15 REROOFING, Section 1517,2 Asphalt Shingle Application
is hereby amended by amending the first paragraph to read as follows:
Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing asphalt
shingle roof.
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, esca1ator, or dumbwaiter, or to make major alterations to any existing
elevator, moving walk, escalator. dumbwaiter as defmed in Part XII of the ANSI Code,
without having first obtained a permit for such installation from the State of California
Division of Industrial Safety. Permits shall not be required for maintenance and minor
alterations.
3011,2 Certificates of 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 Application for Permits. Application for a permit to install shall be made on
forms provided by the State of California Division of Industrial Safety and the 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.
37. 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
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include tests of the car and counterweight safeties, governors and oil buffers to be made
in accordance with Rule lOOl.1b of the ANSI Code.
Inspections and tests shall be made as required by Part X of the ANSI Code.
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.
38. Appendix Chapter 30 ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND
MOVING WALKS, Section 3015 - UNSAFE CONDITIONS is hereby amended to I
read as follows:
SECTION 3015 - UNSAFE CONDITIONS
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
neces'lll')' 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.
Section 5-31. Uniform Mechanical Code. The following amendments are made to the Uniform
Mechanical Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. Section 115,1 General is amended to read as follows:
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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 304.8 Location of Equipment is added to read:
304.8 Location of Equipment. Equipment regulated by this Code shall not be located
in any required front or side yard as established by the Building Code or zoning
ordinances.
Section 5-32. Uniform Plumbinl! Code. The following amendments are made to the Uniform
Plumbing Code, as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1:
1. Section 101,4.1,4 Existing Construction, Exterior Installation is added to read:
101.4,1.4 Existing Construction, 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:
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Authority. is used in this Code, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official or his
authorized representative.
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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 null and void if the work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 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 180 days, or if the amount of work done
during any continuous period of 180 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 Pennlt Fees and Section 103.4,2 Plan Review Fees are hereby
amended to read as follows: ·
103.4.1 Pennit rees, 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 shall 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 normal installation of hose bib
connection and/or clean-out connection.
6.
Section 313,0 Protection or Piping, Materials and Structures is amended by adding
a new subsection 313.9 Corrosive Soils to read:
313,9 Corrosive Solis, 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 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
water systems shall not be used.
Prohibited materials: Galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, or galvanized
steel.
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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 shall be of like materials.
EXCEPTION: Where a grounding system, acceptable to the Administrative
Authority, is installed, inspected and approved, metallic pipe may be replaced
with non-metallic pipe.
Solder shall conform to the requirements of Section 316.1.3.
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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 installation, extension, alteration, or repair of any gas
piping shall be standard weight wrought iron or steel (galvanized or black), yellow brass
(containing not more than seventy-five [75] percent copper), or 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 shall be metallic and shall be wrapped to a point at least six (6) inches above
grade or protected in an approved manner. When a riser connects underground to plastic
pipe, the underground portion of the riser shall extend at least thirty (30) inches before
connecting to the plastic pipe by means of an approved transition fitting or adapter.
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Section 5-33. Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code. 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 1,5 - Administrative Authority is hereby amended to read:
Section 1,5 - Administrative Authority
Whenever the term . Administrative Authority. is used in this Code, it shall be construed
to mean the Building Official or his authorized representative.
2. Section 1.7 - Violations and PeDBlties. 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 than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6)
months, or both fme and imprisonment.
3.
Section 1.11 - Fees. Paragraph two is amended as follows:
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accordance with the latest resolution of the City Council relating to the establishment of
a Revised Fee Schedule.
4. Section 310 Waste Water Disposal. An additional sentence is added to the end of
subparagraph (a) to read as follows:
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The filter waste disposal shall discharge into the sanitary sewer only.
5. CHAPTER 6 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS is added to read:
"CHAPTER 6 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS"
Section 601. 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 602. 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 603. 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 604. 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, dwelling and/or auxiliary building.
Section 60S. All electrical work shall be required as set forth in the National Electrical
Code.
Section 5-34. Uniform Housine Code. The following amendments are made to the Uniform
Housing Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. Chapter 2 is hereby amended by deleting Section 201.1 Authority and Section 202.2
Right of Entry and adding new Section 201.1 Authority and Section 202.2 Right of
Entry to read as follows:
201.1 Authority. The Building Official and the Health Officer are hereby authorized
and directed to administer and enforce all of the provisions of this code. For such
purposes, they shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Building Official
shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules
and regulations necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this
~. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent
and purpose of this ~.
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
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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 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 I
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. Uniform Fire Code. The following amendments are made to the Uniform Fire
~ as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, 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 necessary from time to time.
The Building Official and Fire Official shall work in cooperation to enforce the I
amendments to the following Sections:
901,4,4
1003
1004
1008
1109.7
Premises Identification
Fire-extinguishlng Systems
Standpipes
Special Proyisions for High-Rise Buildings
Chimney Spark Arrester"
B. SectIon 103,3.2 New construction and alterations is hereby amended by adding
new Sections 103.3.2.3 and 103.3.2.4 as follows:
"103,3,2.3 Reconstruction. Any existing building undergoing construction,
within any two (2) year period, in which the area of reconstruction is 75 percent
or more of the area of the building prior to the submittal of a building permit
application, shall comply with the code provisions for new construction."
"103,3.2,4 Fire Protection Information on Plans and Specifications In Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. In very high fire hazard severity zone, a
vicinity plan, scale no smaller than 1 inch (25 mm) equals 100 feet (30,480 mm),
shall be submitted to and approved by the chief prior to the issuance of a grading
permit or, if no grading permit is to be issued, prior to issuance of a building I
permit for new construction. The plan shall show the following:
1. All existing and proposed private and public streets on the proposed
development property and within 300 feet (91,440 mm) of the property
line of the proposed development, and so identified, with street width
dimensions as per Section 902.2.2.7 of this code. '
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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.
3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of structures and buildings
on properties abutting the proposed development.
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Preliminary fuel modification plans for all improvements in areas containing
combustible vegetation shall be submitted to the chief concurrent with the
submittal for approval of any tentative map.
Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the chief prior
to the issuance of a grading permit. The plans shall meet the criteria set forth in
the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines for High
Fire Hazard Areas.
EXCEPl'ION: 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:
"103,4,4 Penalty for Violation,
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 the premises under their
control shall be guilty of an infraction.
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103,4.4.2 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a
fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly
authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor:
103.4.3
104,1,2
1001,6
Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
Interference
Tampering with F1J"e-Protection Equipment, Site
Barriers, Security Devices, Signs and Seals
Burning Objects
False Alanns
Maximum Occupant Load
Prohibited and Limited Acts
1109.5
1302.3
2501.16 & 3215
7701.7
103.4.4,3 Separate Offense. Each violation will be deemed a separate offense
for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter or of the code adopted hereby is committed,
continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation and shall
be deemed punishable therefor as provided in Section 1-8 of the Code of the City
of Seal Beach. II
D. Section 10S,8 Pennit Required is hereby amended as follows:
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The following ending sentence is added to the first paragraph:
"Permit fees to the City shall be in an amount established by resolution of
the City Council. II
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2. A new Subsection b.2 Battery systems is added to read as follows:
"b.2 Battery systems, To install or operate stationary lead-acid battery
systems haying a liquid capacity of more than 100 gallons (378.5 L). See
Article 64 of this code."
3.
Subsection f.l Fare hydrants and water-control valves is deleted
without substitution.
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Subsection f.5 Fumigation and thennal insecticidal fogging is deleted
without substitution.
5. A new Subsection g.1 General use pennit is added to read as follows:
"g. 1 General use pennit. 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. "
6. Subsection 0.1 Open burning is amended by adding the following
sentence:
"Open burning permits shall include:
1. Bonfires/rubbish fires, including construction sites.
2. Recreational fires/burning in a public place. "
7. A new Subsection 0.4 Open name devices in marinas is added to read
as follows:
"0.4 Open flame devices in marinas. To use any open flame devices I
for repair or maintenance in marinas, or for lighting or decoration on the
exterior of any boat, slip or wharf. .
8. A new Subsection 0.5 Oil and natural gas wells is added to read as
follows:
"0.5 Oil and natural gas wells. To drill, own, operate, or maintain an
oil or natural gas well."
9. A new Subsection r.4 Rifle range is added to read as follows:
"r.4 Rifle range. To establish, maintain or operate a rifle range."
2. ARTlCLE:Z - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS is hereby amended as follows:
A. SECTION 203 - B is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
"BA TrERY, LEAD-ACID is a group of electro-chemical cells interconnected
to supply a nominal voltage of DC power to suitably connected electrical load.
The number of cells connected in series determines the nominal voltage rating of I
the battery. The size of the cells determines the discharge capacity of the entire
battery. "
"BA TrERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY LEAD-ACID is a system which consists
of three (3) interconnected systems:
1. a lead-acid battery,
2. a battery charger, and
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3. a collection of rectifiers, inverters, converters and associated
electrical equipment as required for a particular application. .
B. SECTION 203 - B is hereby amended by deleting the definition of BUILDING
OFFICIAL and substituting the following definition:
"BUllJ)ING OFFICIAL is the Director of Development Services of the City of
Seal Beach. "
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SECTION 204 - C is hereby amended by adding the following definition:
"CCR is the California Code of Regulations. .
D. SECTION 204 - C is hereby amended by deleting the definition of CHIEF and
substituting the following definition:
"CHIEF is the Director of Fire Services. .
E. 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. "
F. SECTION 216 - 0 is hereby amended by adding the following definition:
"OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA is an area which contains hazardous materials
not exceeding the limits of Tables 8oo1.13-C or 8oo1.13-D. n
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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."
H. SECTION 223 - V is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
"VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE is a listed natural gas compressor package,
not containing storage, designed for the unattended dispensing of natural gas into
the fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is any geographic area
designated per Government Code Section 51178 which contains the type and
condition of vegetation, topography, weather and structure density which
potentially increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires."
3. ARTICLE 9 - FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY is hereby
amended as follows:
A.
Section 901.4.2 F'1I'e apparatus access roads is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
"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 streets with a minimum width of 28-feet
(8,534 mm). Parking on two sides is permitted on streets with a minimum width
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of 36-feet (10,972 mm). No parking is permitted on streets narrower than 28 feet
(8,534 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. II
B.
Section 901.4.4 Premises identification is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
"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 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) minimum 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. Illumination shall be provided as
required by the City. II
C. Section 902.2.1 Required access is hereby amended by adding the following to
the beginning of th~ first paragraph after the exceptions:
"A minimum of two fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in residential
developments containing 150 or more dwelling units. II
D. Section 902.2.2,3 Turning Radius is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
"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 radii as approved by the chief. "
E. Section 902,2,2,6 Grade is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
"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. II
F.
A new Section 902.2,2.7 Widths, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones is
hereby added to read as follows:
"902,2.2,7 Widths, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, In addition to all
other relevant provisions of this code and the Uniform Building Code and
amendments thereto, in very high fire hazard severity zones, the minimum width
of private and public streets shall not be less than 28 feet (8,534 mm). Private
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streets and driveways serving no more than 3 dwellings and not exceeding 150
feet (45,720 mm) in length shall not be less than 24 feet (7,315 mm) in width..
G. Section 902.2.4 Obstruction and control of fire apparatus access is hereby
amended by adding Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle access gates to read as follows:
"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."
H.
Section 903,2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection is hereby amended
by adding a paragraph as follows:
"Private dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet (335 m~ in total area shall be
evaluated for fire flow requirements by the chief. "
I. Section 903,4,1.2 Testing and Maintenance is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph as follows:
"Testing and maintenance requirements for private fire hydrants shall be in
accordance with Section 4.1 of 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 by adding a paragraph as follows:
"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 (19 CCR Division 1, Chapters
3 and 5)."
B.
Section 1001,S Maintenance is hereby amended by adding Section l00I,S.S
Installation and Maintenance as follows:
"1001.S.S Installation and Maintenance, It shall be the responsibility of the
owner of an occupancy to supply, install and maintain all required smoke
detectors. The owner shall be responsible for the annual testing of all required
smoke detectors. "
C. Section 1003.1,2 Standards is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
"1003,1,2 Standards, Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed
in accordance with the NFPA standards as adopted in Appendix V of this code.
An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Section 1003 and installed
as per NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V this code, may be used for fire-
resistive substitution as specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code.
When an approved residential sprinkler system is provided as specified in NFPA
13D or 13R as adopted in Appendix V of this code, exceptions to, or reductions
in, code requirements allowed as a result thereof by Section 508 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code shall not be permitted. "
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Section 1003.2.2 All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group U
Occupancies is amended by deleting the words "Division 3, and Group U" from
the heading and opening paragraph, and by adding an item 6 and an ending
paragraph as follows:
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"6. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage thereof
exceeds 6,000 square feet (588 m2) or more than 2 stories in height.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not define separate
buildings. .
E. Section 1003.2,3,1 Drinking establishments is hereby deleted without
substitution.
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SectIon 1003.2,3,3 Exhibition and display rooms is hereby deleted without
substitution.
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G. Section 1003.2.7 Group M Occupancies is hereby deleted without substitution.
H. Section 1003.2.8 Group R, Division I Occupancies is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
"1003.2,8 Group R, Division 1, and Division 3 Occupancies. All new Group
R, Division 1, and Division 3 Occupancies shall be equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system. Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler
heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not
define separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: In the reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group R,
Division 3, detached one- and two-family dwellings where the cost of
installing an approved automatic residential sprinkler system exceeds 5
percent of the reconstruction or remodeling cost, with the approval of the
chief, the required sprinkler system may be omitted. "
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Section 1003.2 Required Installations is hereby amended by adding Section
1003,2,9 All Occupancies, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as follows:
.Section 1003.2.9 All Occupancies, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones,
In addition to all other relevant provisions of this code and amendments thereto,
all new construction and reconstructed structures located in Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system."
J. SECTION 1004 - STANDPIPES is hereby amended by deleting Section 1004.2
Required Installations and substituting with the following:
"1004,2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth
in Table No. l004-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 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 wall of the building and
shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not I
less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 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
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2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the
hose outlets to deliver water when the sprinkler system, or a portion of
the system that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut off. "
SECTION 1007 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding two
sections as follows:
"1007.1,5 Voltage drop. Fire alarm systems shall be designed so that the
maximum voltage loss is not greater than 10 percent.
1007,1,6 Other Requirements, Fire alarm equipment shall comply with the
regulations of the Stale Fire Marshal (19 CCR Division 1, Chapter 4; 24 CCR)."
SECTION 1008 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
is hereby added to read as follows:
"1008.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable requirements of these regulations,
the provisions of this section shall apply to every new building of any type of
construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more
than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department access. Such
buildings shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 1008.3.
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.
For the purpose of this section, "building access" shall mean an exterior door
opening conforming to all of the following:
1.1 Suitable and available for fire department use.
1.2 Located not more than 2 feet (610 mm) above the adjacent ground
level.
1.3 Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic
communication capabilities with the remainder of the building.
1.4 Designed to permit access through the use of the Orange County
Fire Authority's Emergency Access Lock Box Program.
1008,2 Certificate of Occupancy, All mechanical and electrical equipment and
other required life safety systems shall be approved and installed in accordance
with approved plans and specifications pursuant to this section and shall be tested
and proved to be in proper working condition to the satisfaction of the Building
Official before issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Such systems shall be
maintained in accordance with Title 19 CCR and the Fire Code.
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1008.3 Automatic Sprinkler System, The provisions of Section 403.2 of the
adopted Uniform Building Code and the provisions contained in this section shall
apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
Sprinkler control valves, shutoff valves and a water-flow detecting device shall
be provided at the lateral connection to the riser for each floor. Such valves and
devices shall be electrically supervised to automatically sound an appropriate
signal transmitted to locations in accordance with Section 1008.5.
1008,4 Smoke Detection, The provisions of Section 403.3 of the adopted I
Uniform Building Code and the provisions contained in this section shall apply
to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
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.
1008,5 Alarm and Communications Systems. Every high-rise building shall
be provided with a State Fire Marshal-approved and listed fire alarm system.
The alarm and communication systems shall be designed and installed so that
damage to anyone speaker will not render any paging zone of the system
inoperative.
The voice alarm and public address system may be a combined system. When
approved by the fire department, communication systems may be combined with
the voice alarm system and the public address system.
The fire 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, rest rooms, corridors, exit stairways, rooms and tenant spaces exceeding I
1,000 square feet (93 m2) in area.
5.1. Voice alarm system. The operation of any smoke detector,
sprinkler, water flow device or manual fire alarm station shall
automatically sound an alert signal to the desired areas, followed by voice
instructions giving appropriate information and direction to the occupants.
Upon activation of the automatic sprinkler system, any automatic fire-
detection device required by this section or any special hazard fire-
protection or extinguishing system, an automatic voice alarm signal shall
sound on the floor where activated and on the floor above and below. An
audible and visual signal shall be transmitted to the central control station
and the fire department central control station status board. The content
of the voice alarm in each instance shall be determined by the fire
department in cooperation with the building owner or manager.
The central control station shall contain controls for the voice alarm
system so that a 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 I
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 required for the public
address system.
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EXCEPTION: In lieu of a voice alarm signal and when
approved by the fire department, the local alarm system may
employ any sounding device or devices which are approved and
listed by the State Fire Marshal. The sounding devices of such
alternate systems shall have a distinctive tone and shall be
arranged to emit intermittent, prolonged or continuous sound
signals for a full period of 10 seconds, to be immediately followed
by an intermission or period of silence of 5 seconds before the
signal is repeated. Such signal shall continue to sound until
manually terminated at the central control station, but in no case
shall such manual operation be arranged to cause termination in
less than 3 minutes.
5.2. Public address system, Speakers or signaling devices used to
sound the voice or fire alarm shall be so located as to be clearly heard on
the floor where activated, except as may be otherwise found necessary or
acceptable by the chief.
A public address communication system designed to be clearly heard by
all occupants of the building shall operate from the central control station.
It shall be established on a selective or general basis, as approved by the
chief, to the following paging areas:
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5.2.2 Elevator lobbies
5.2.3 Corridors
5.2.4 Exit stairways
5.2.5 Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet (93
m2) in area
5.2.6 Dwelling units in apartment houses
5.2.7 Hotel guest rooms or suites
5.3 Fire department communication systems. A two-way fire
department communication system shall be provided for fire department
use. It shall operate between the central control station and elevators,
elevator lobbies, emergency and standby power rooms and on the stairway
side of entries to every enclosed exit stairway.
The communication system shall also comply with the following:
5.3.1 Alann transmission. Unless the central control station is
constantly staffed by competent and experienced operating
personnel conforming to Chapter 9 of NFPA 72 as adopted by the
State Buildings Standards Commission, voice or fire alarm and
trouble signals shall be automatically retransmitted to one of the
following:
5.3.1.1.
An approved central station conforming to
NFPA 71 as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission.
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A supervisory 'station or an approved remote
station conforming to NFP A 72 as adopted
by the State Building Standards
Commission.
5.3.2 Special provisions, In Group R, Division 1 occupancies:
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5.3.2.1. When a building conformi!. to the provisions of
this section, the manually operated fire alarm system
otherwise specified by Section 1007.2.9 shall not be
required.
5.3.2.2. Single-station detectors installed in dwelling units
and hotel or lodging house guest rooms, as specified in
Section 1007.2.9.2, need not be interconnected to the fire
alarm system required by this section.
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1008.6 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 exterior 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 100 square feet (9.3 m2) with
a minimum dimension of 6 feet (2,438 mm). It shall contain the following as a
minimum:
6.1 The voice alarm and public address system panels.
6.2 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.
6.3 Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
6.4 Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and
their operational status. ,I
6.5 Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems.
6.6 Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
6.7 Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels.
6.8 Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
6.9 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.
6.10 Elevator control switches for switching to emergency power.
6.11 Fire pump status panel and controls.
6.12 Other fire-protection equipment and systems' controls as required
by the rITe department.
6.13 Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved containers, I
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.
6.14 One 3 foot (914 mm) by 5 foot (1,524 mm) table and 2 chairs.
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6.15 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.
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A1anns, supervisory and trouble signals as required by Items 6.3 and 6.7 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:
6.16 When the system serves more than one building, each building
shall be considered separately.
6.17 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.
EXCEYI10N: When more than one riser serves the same
system on the floor.
6.18 Each section of floor separated by area separation walls 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.
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1008,7 Smoke Control, The provisions of Section 905 Smoke Control of the
adopted Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings described in Section
1008.
1008.8 Elevators, The provisions of Sections 403.7 and 1005.10 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
1008,9 Standby Power, Light and Emergency Systems.
1008,9.1 Standby Power. A standby power-generating system, as approved by
the building official and chief and conforming to Section 403.8.1 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code, shall be provided. The system shall be equipped with
suitable means for automatically starting the generator upon failure of the normal
electrical supply systems and for automatic transfer of all functions required by
this section at full power within 60 seconds of such normal service failure.
System supervision with manual start and transfer override features shall be
provided at the central control station. An on-premises fuel supply sufficient for
not less than 6 hours at full-demand operation of the system shall be provided.
Where fire pumps are required, an 8-hour fuel supply shall be provided.
The standby system shall have a capacity and rating that would supply all
equipment required to be operational at the same time. The generating capacity
need not be sized to operate all the connected electrical equipment simultaneously.
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All power, lighting, signal and communication facilities specified in Sections
1008.4,1008.5,1008.6, 1008.7, 1008.8, 1008.9, and 1008.10, as applicable; fire
pumps, required to maintain pressure; stair pressurization fans; standby lighting;
and normal circuits supplying exit signs and exit illumination shall be transferable
to the standby source.
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1008.9.2 Standby Lighting. Section 403.8.2 of the adopted Uniform Building
Code shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
1008.9.3 Emergency Systems. The following are classified as emergency
systems and shall operate within 10 seconds of failure of the normal power
supply:
3.1. Required exit sign and exit illumination
3.2. Elevator car lighting
3.3. Fire alarm system
3.4. Fire-detection system
3.5. Sprinkler alarm system
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When the standby power-operation system reaches full operating capacity, the
emergency electrical systems and equipment shall be transferred thereto.
1008,10 Exits, Exits shall comply with the requirements of the adopted Uniform
Building Code and the following:
10.1. All stairway doors which are locked from the stairway side shall
have the capability of being unlocked simultaneously without
unlatching upon a signal from the central control station. Upon
failure of electrical power, the locking mechanisms shall be
retracted to the unlocked posi tion.
10.2. When stairway doors are locked from the stairway side, a
telephone or other two-way communications system, connected to
an approved emergency service which operates continuously, shall
be provided at not less than every fifth floor in each stairway.
10.3.
All enclosed exit stairways shall be equipped with a barometric
dampered relief opening at the top. The stairway shall be supplied
mechanically with sufficient air to discharge a minimum of 2,500
cubic feet per minute (1,180 Us) through the relief opening while
maintaining a minimum positive pressure of 0.05-inch water
column (12.44 Pal in the stairway relative to atmospheric pressure
with all doors closed. Activation of the mechanical equipment
shall be initiated by a smoke detector installed outside the stair
enclosure and within 5 feet (1,524 mm) of the enclosure door.
Such equipment shall also be activated by actuation of the
automatic sprinkler system. Operation of ventilating equipment
shall also be in accordance with Section 1009.7 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code.
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1008.11 Seismic Considerations. The provisions of Section 403.10 of the
adopted Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings described in Section
1008.1.
1008,12 Emergency Access and Evacuation FacUity. This section shall apply
to any Group B or Group R occupancies having floors used for human occupancy
located 75 feet (22,860 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department
access. Such structures shall be equipped with a fire department approved I
emergency helicopter landing pad for use by pOlice, fire and emergency medical
helicopters only.
EXCEPTION: Buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12 and
having all exits provided with smokeproof enclosures in accordance with
Section 1008.13 of this code.
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1008,12.1 Heli-pad. 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) and a clear unobstructed landing and takeoff area
with a minimum dimension of 100 feet (30,480 mm) by 100 feet (30,480 mm).
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1008,12,2 Construction, The landing pad shall be designed per Section 1609.3
of the adopted Uniform Building Code. Helicopter landing areas and supports
shall be of noncombustible construction.
1008.12,3 Approach-departure Paths, The emergency evacuation facility shall
have 2 approach-departure paths at a slope of no greater than 8 to 1.
1008,12.4 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.
1008.12,5 Wind Indicating Device, A wind indicating device shall be provided.
1008.12.6 Special Markings. The roof top shall be marked by an emergency
marker as required by the chief.
1008.12,7 Communications. The building emergency communication system
shall extend to the roof.
1008.13 Smokeproof Enclosures.
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1008.13.1 General. A smokeproof enclosure shall consist of a vestibule and
continuous stairway enclosure from the highest point to the lowest point by walls
of 2-hour fire-resistive construction. There shall be no openings into the stairway
portion of the smokeproof enclosure other than those permitted by the first
paragraph of Section 1009.3 of the adopted Uniform Building Code. The
supporting frame shall be protected as set forth in Table 6-A of the adopted
Uniform Building Code.
In buildings with air-conditioning systems or pressure air supply serving more
than one story, an approved smoke detector shall be placed in the return-air duct
or plenum prior to exhausting from the building or being diluted by outside air.
Upon activation, the detector shall cause the return air to exhaust completely from
the building without any recirculation through the building. Such devices may be
installed in each room or space served by a return-air duct.
1008,13,2 Where Required, Smokeproof enclosures shall be required as per
Section 1008.12.
1008,13.3 Outlet, A smokeproof enclosure shall exit into a public way or into
an exit passageway leading to a public way. The exit passageway shall be
without other openings and shall have walls, floors and ceiling of 2-hour fire-
resistive construction.
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1008,13,4 Barrier. A stairway in a smokeproof enclosure shall not continue
below the grade level unless an approved barrier is provided at the ground level
to prevent persons from accidentally continuing into the basement.
1008.13.5 Access. Access to stairways in smokeproof enclosures shall be by
way of a vestibule or open exterior exit balcony constructed of noncombustible
materials.
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1008.13.6 Smokeproof Enclosure by Natural Ventilation
1008.13,6,1 Doors, When a vestibule is provided, the door assembly into the
vestibule shall have a l-Ih hour fire-protection rating, and the door assembly
from the vestibule to the stairs shall be a smoke- and draft-control assembly
having not less than a 20-minute fire-protection rating. Doors shall be equipped
with an automatic closing device activated by a smoke detector.
When access to the stairway is by means of an open exterior exit balcony, the I
door assembly to the stairway shall have a l-Ih hour fire-protection rating and
shall be maintained automatic closing by activation of a smoke detector.
1008,13,6,2 Open-air Vestibule, The vestibule shall have a minimum
dimension of 44 inches (1,118 mm) in width and 72 inches (1,829 mm) in
direction of exit travel. The vestibule shall have a minimum of 16 square feet
(1.48 m2) of opening in a wall facing an exterior court, yard or public way at
least 20 feet (6,096 mm) in width.
1008.13,7 Smokeproof Enclosure by Mechanical Ventilation
1008,13,7,1 Doors, The door assembly from the building into the vestibule shall
have a l-Ih hour fire-protection rating, and the door assembly from the vestibule
to the stairway shall be a smoke- and draft-control assembly having not less than
a 20 minute frre-protection rating. The door to the stairways shall be provided
with a drop sill or other provisions to minimize the air leakage. Doors shall be
maintained automatic closing by activation of a smoke detector or in the event of
a power failure.
1008,13,7.2 Vestibule Size, Vestibules shall have a minimum dimension of 44
inches (1,118 mm) in width and 72 inches (1,829 mm) in direction of exit travel.
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1008.13.7.3 Vestibule Ventilation. The vestibule shall be provided with not
less than one air change per minute, and the exhaust shall be 50 percent of the
supply. Supply air shall enter and exhaust air shall discharge from the vestibule
through separate tightly constructed ducts used only for that purpose. Supply air
shall enter the vestibule within 6 inches (152 mm) of the floor level. The top of
the exhaust register shall be down from the top of the smoke trap and shall be
entirely within the smoke trap area. Doors, when in the open position, shall not
obstruct duct openings. Duct openings may be provided with controlling dampers
if needed to meet the design requirements, but are not otherwise required.
1008.13,7.4 Smoke Trap. The vestibule ceiling shall be at least 20 inches (508
mm) higher than the door opening into the vestibule to serve as a smoke and heat
trap and to provide an upward-moving air column. The height may be decreased
when justified by engineering design and field testing.
1008.13,7.5 Stair Sbaft Air Movement System. The stair shaft shall be
provided with a dampered relief opening at the top and supplied mechanically
with sufficient air to discharge a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1,180
Us) through the relief opening while maintaining a minimum positive pressure
of 0.05 inches (12.44 Pa) of water column in the shaft relative to atmosphere with I
all doors closed and a minimum ofO.10-inch (24.88 Pa) water column difference
between the stair shaft and the vestibule.
1008.13,7,6 Operation of Ventilating Equipment. The activation of the
ventilating equipment shall be initiated by a smoke detector installed outside the
vestibule door in an approved location. The activation of the closing device on
any door shall activate the closing devices on all doors of the smokeproof
enclosure at all levels. When the closing device for the stair shaft and vestibule
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doors is activated by a smoke detector or power failure, the mechanical
equipment shall operate at the levels specified in Sections 1008.13.7.3 and
1008.13.7.5.
100S.13,7,7 Standby Power. Standby power for the mechanical ventilation
equipment shall be provided by an approved self-contained generator set to
operate whenever there is a loss of power in the normal house current. The
generator shall be in a separate room having a minimum fuel supply adequate to
operate the equipment for 2 hours. See Section 403.8.1 of the adopted Uniform
Building Code for standby power requirement for high-rise Group B offices and
Group R, Division 1 occupancies.
looS,13.7,S Acceptance Testing, Before the mechanical equipment is accepted
by the code-enforcing authority, it shall be tested to confirm that the mechanical
equipment is operating in compliance with these requirements.
100S,13,7,' Emergency Lighting. The stair shaft and vestibule shall be
provided with emergency lighting. A standby generator which is installed for the
smokeproof enclosure mechanical ventilation equipment may be used for such
stair shaft and vestibule power supply. See Section 403.8.2 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code for emergency lighting requirements for high-rise Group
B offices and Group R, Division 1 occupancies.
5. ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended as follows:
A. SECTION 1109 - CONTROL OF SOURCFS OF IGNITION is hereby
amended by deleting Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys and substituting a
new Section 11 09.7 to read as follows:
.Section 1109.7 Chimney Spark Arrester,
Section 11 09. 7.1 Chimney Spark Arrester, General. 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 adopted Uniform Building Code.
All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark
arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding Vz inch (12.5 mm)..
B. SECTION 1111 - CHANGFS IN USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS
OR STRUCTURFS is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
'SECTION 1111 - USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS OR
STRUCTURFS
1111,1 Changes in use. Changes made in the character or use of an occupancy
shall be approved by the building official.
1111,2 Declaration of Intended Use
1111.2.1 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 the county recorder of the County of Orange a legal instrument of
intended use. This legal instrument shall be called a Declaration of Intended Use.
The Declaration of Intended Use shall be in accordance with the requirements of
this section. It shall specifically state, by occupancy classification, all intended
uses of all portions of the occupancy and may not be modified or withdrawn
without the approval of the chief with the concurrence of the building official.
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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.
1111,2.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded Declaration of
Intended Use may be required to be filed with the building official and the chief
before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any permits are issued to any or all
owners, tenants, operators or occupants of the occupancy."
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C. A new SECTION 1115 - DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND
CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPORS is added as follows:
"SECTION 1115 - DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING
OR EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
GASES OR VAPORS
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 active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation,
petroleum or chemical refining facility, or petroleum or chemical storage, or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or I
vapors. "
6. ARTICLE 12 - MAINTENANCE OF EXITS AND EMERGENCY ESCAPES Section
1212.6 Floor-level Exit Signs is hereby amended by adding an ending paragraph as
follows:
"The regulations and bulletins of the State Fire Marshal for floor-level exit sign
requirements shall also apply."
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, Division 1, Chapter
1, Subchapter I, Article 3, Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 and 3.13)."
8. ARTICLE 25 - PLACES OF ASSEMBLY is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials is hereby amended by adding an ending
paragraph as follows:
"Records of fire-retardant treatment, as per the requirements of CCR Title 19, I
shall be maintained on the premises by the owner, agent, proprietor or occupant."
B. A new Section 2501.16,4 Occupant Count and Section 2501.20 Temporary
Heaters are added as follows:
"2501.16.4 Occupant Count. The supervisor of each place of assembly shall
have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the
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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.
2501.20 Temporary Heaters. No person shall place or operate or permit to be
operated any temporary heater within a structure that uses any flammable or
combustible solids, liquids, or gases without a fire department permit. "
9.
ARTICLE 32 - TENTS, CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE
STRUCTURES is hereby amended as follows;
A. SECTION 3201 - SCOPE is hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tent awnings and
other fabric enclosures shall also apply (19 CCR, Division 1, Chapter 2)."
B. SECTION 3207 - FLAME-RETARDANT TREATMENT AND STANDARDS
is hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for flame resistance and labeling of all
tents shall also apply (19 CCR, Division I, Chapter 2, Article 4)."
C. SECTION 3210 - STANDBY PERSONNEL is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph to read as follows:
D.
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for standby personnel in tents with an
occupant load of 500 or more shall also apply (19 CCR 320)."
SECTION 3219 - HOUSEKEEPING is hereby amended by deleting "30 feet
(9144 mm)" and substituting "50 feet (15,240 mm)" in its place at each
occurrence.
E.
TABLE 320S-A - LOCATION, ACCESS AND PARKING FOR TENT
CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES is hereby
amended by adding footnote 4 after the heading of the fourth column
(MINIMUM DISTANCES FOR mE PARKING OF AUTOMOBILES OR
OmER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES) as follows:
"4. Table 3205-A applies to vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent
establishment. 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 regulations of the State Fire Marshal
(19 CCR 312). "
10. ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND mERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is
hereby deleted and substituted as follows:
"ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND mERMAL INSECTICIDAL
FOGGING
SECTION 4701 - SCOPE
Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations shall be in accordance
with Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and Agriculture Code of the State of
California.
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SECTION 4702 - NOTIFICATION OF FUMIGATION
The chief shall be notified in writing at least 24 hours before a building, structure
or ship is to be closed in connection with the use of toxic or flammable
fumigants. ..
11. ARTICLE 51 - SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES is hereby
amended by adding the following ending sentence to Section 5103,5.2 Piping and
tubing instaUation:
"Signage, when required by Article 51, shall be as prescribed by the Orange
County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines."
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12. ARTICLE 52 - MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS is hereby
amended as follows:
A. Section 5202.3.6 Special enclosures is hereby deleted and substituted with a
new Section 5202.3.6 as follows:
"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 (7,570 L) aggregate, and shall conform to the requirements
of Appendix II-F as amended in this code."
B. Section 5202.4,4 Supervision is hereby amended by deleting item I and
substituting a new item I as follows:
"I. The amount of fuel being dispensed shall be limited in quantity by a pre- I
programmed card as approved by the chief. "
13. ARTICLE 63 - REFRIGERATION is hereby amended by deleting Section 6319 -
EMERGENCY SIGNS AND LABELS and substituting a new Section 6319 as follows:
"SECTION (1319 - EMERGENCY SIGNS AND LABELS. Refrigeration units or
systems shall be provided with approved emergency signs, charts and labels in
accordance with the Mechanical Code, as adopted, and the Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines (See Uniform Mechanical Code Standard 11-2). See also Appendix
VI-F. "
14. A new ARTICLE 64 - STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS is added
as follows:
"ARTICLE 64 - STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS
SECTION 6401 - SCOPE
Stationary lead-acid battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than 100 gallons
(378.5 L) used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power
supply shall be in accordance with this article. Stationary lead-acid battery systems with I
individual lead-acid batteries exceeding 20 gallons (75.7 L) each shall also comply with
Article 80 of this code.
SECTION 6402 - DEFINITION
For definition of lead-acid battery and lead-acid battery system, see SECTION 203 . B
of this code.
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SECTION 6403 - PERMITS
6403,1 General. For a permit to install or operate battery systems with stationary lead-
acid batteries, see Section 105.8.b.2 this code.
6403,2 Design Submittals. Prior to installation, plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the chief.
SECTION 6404 - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
6404,1 General. Installation and maintenance of battery systems shall be in accordance
with nationally recognized standards. See Sections 9001 and 9003.1.a.2.10 and
9003. l.a.2. 11 of this code.
6404.2 Safety Venting. Batteries shall be provided with safety venting caps.
6404.3 Occupancy Separation. In other than Group A, E, I, and R Occupancies,
battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building
by a minimum one hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. In Group A, E, I, and R
Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions
of the building by a two-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation.
6404.4 Spill Control. Each rack of batteries or group of racks shall be provided with
a liquid-tight 4-inch spill-control barrier which extends at least 1 inch (2S mm) beyond
the battery rack in all directions.
6404.5 Neutralization. An approved method to neutralize spilled electrolyte shall be
provided. The method shall be capable of neutralizing a spill from the largest lead-acid
battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0.
6404.6 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical
Code, as adopted, and the following:
6.1 The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum
concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent (25 percent of LEL) of the total
volume of the room in accordance with nationally recognized standards,
or
6.2 Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than I cubic
foot per minute per square foot (0.0283 cubic meters per minute per
0.0929 square meter) of floor area of the room.
6404.7 Signs. Doors into rooms or buildings containing stationary lead-acid battery
systems shall be provided with approved signs. The signs shall state that the room
contains lead-acid battery systems, that the battery room contains energized electrical
circuits and that the battery electrolyte solutions are corrosive liquids.
6404.8 Seismic Protection. Battery systems shall be seismically braced in accordance
with the adopted Uniform Building Code.
6404.9 Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be
installed in such areas and supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote
station service or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended
location. .
15.
ARTICLE 74 - COMPRESSED GASES is hereby amended by deleting Section
7401,5,2 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks and substituting
a new Section 7401.5.2 as follows:
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"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 Signage Guidelines. Markings shall be visible from any
direction of approach."
16. ARTICLE 77 - EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
A.
SECTION 7701 - GENERAL is hereby amended by adding a new section
7701.9 as follows:
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"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-E of the Uniform Fire Code shall be used for determining the
location of magazines. Whenever the words "See Appendix VI-E" appear, it
shall mean "Apply Appendix VI-E."
B. Section 7702,1,1 Magazines required is hereby amended by adding a sentence
as follows:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine quantity limitations shall
also apply (19 CCR 1566.4)."
C. Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials is hereby amended by adding
a sentence as follows:
"Blasting caps, electric blasting caps, detonating primers and primed cartridges
shall not be stored in the same magazine with other explosives. "
D.
Section 7702.1,15 Yard maintenance is hereby amended by deleting "25 feet
(7,620 mm)" and substituting "SO feet (15,240 mm)" in its place.
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E. Section 7702.2.2.1 General is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph
as follows:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within buildings shall
also apply (CCR 1566.6)."
F. Section 7702.3.1 General is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine classification, quantity
limitations and construction shall apply. The provisions of this section may be
used in place of the Fire Marshal regulations for classification and construction
of magazines, if determined to provide an acceptable alternative protection by the
chief (19 CCR Division I, Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5)."
G. Section 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraph:
"The regulations of the State Marshal for magazines within buildings shall also
apply (19 CCR 1566.6)."
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Section 7703.1.7 Other regulations is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraph:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for use and handling of explosives
shall also apply (19 CCR Division 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter 4)."
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I. Section 7703.1.9 Premature Detonation Safeguards is hereby amended by
adding the following paragraph:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for precautions against accidental
discharge shall also apply (19 CCR 1568.8)."
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Section 7703.2,1 Public Conveyance is hereby amended by adding a beginning
paragraph: '
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for transportation of explosives,
including transportation in private passenger vehicles, shall also apply (19 CCR,
Division 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 12)."
K.
Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials tenninals is hereby amended by adding
a begiMing paragraph:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for explosives at terminals shall also
apply (19 CCR, Division 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9)."
L. Section 7703.5.3 Construction is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraph:
"Buildings or other facilities used for mixing of blasting agents shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19
CCR. Division 1, Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2.
M. Section 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing is hereby amended by adding the
following paragraph:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for mixer design and blasting agent
composition shall also apply (19 CCR 1572.2 and 1572.3)."
N.
A new Section 7703.S.7 Requirements is hereby added as follows:
"7703.S,7 Requirements. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for blast
hole loading, explosives initiation, and water gels or slurry explosives shall also
apply (19 CCR Division 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Articles 7, 8, 10 and 11;
and Subchapter 5, Article 17)."
O. Section 7704.6.1 Construction is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
"7704.6.1 Construction. Operating buildings or rooms shall be 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 adopted Uniform Building and Fire Codes. "
P. A new Section 7704.7,12 Additional regulations is hereby added as follows:
"7704.7.12 Additional regulations, The regulations of the State Fire Marshal
for on-site or remote processing and storage of explosives, including electrical
regulations, shall also apply (19 CCR Division 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter 4)..
17. ARTICLE 78 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS
MATERIAL is hereby amended as follows:
A. TABLE 7803.3-A MINIMUM MORTAR SEPARATION DISTANCES is
hereby deleted without substitution.
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B.
Section 7802.3 Prohibition is hereby amended by deleting the first sentence and
substituting the following:
"The storage, use, handling, possession, sale, or discharge of fireworks is
prohibited.
C. Section 7802,4 Display is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
"7802.4 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be. in accordance with Orange
County Fire Authority Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the I
regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and the conditions of the permit as
approved by the chief (19 CCR 982)."
D. A new Section 7802.S Model Rocketry is hereby added as follows:
"7802,S Model Rocketry, All model rocket activities shall comply with the
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Model Rocketry and require a
permit from the chief. .
18. ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended
as follows:
A. Section 7902,2,6.3.4 Reductions in required venting for stable liquids is
hereby amended by deleting sub-sections 2.0.3 and 4.0.15 without substitution.
B. A new Section 7903.1.3.6 Underground tanks is hereby added as follows:
"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 has first obtained a permit for such extraction from the chief."
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19. 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:
"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. Section 8001.7 Identification Signs is hereby amended by deleting the words
.U.F.C. Standard 79-3" and replacing with the words .Orange County Fire
Authority Signage Guidelines. .
C. A new Section 8001,13.4 Outdoor Storage is hereby added as follows:
"8001,13,4,1 Quantities Exceeding Exempt Amounts, Exterior storage of
hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity exceeds the exempt amount
specified in Tables 8001.l3.C or 8001.l3.D shall be in accordance with the
exterior storage provisions of this section.
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areas are not required to be in accordance with this section except as follows:
4.2.1 Outdoor control areas shall be protected against tampering
trespassers by fencing or other control measures.
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4.2.2 Outdoor control areas shall be kept free of weeds, debris and
common combustible materials not necessary to the storage. The
area surrounding an outdoor control area shall be kept clear of
such materials for a minimum of 15 feet (4,572 mm).
4.2.3 Outdoor control areas shall be located not closer than 20 feet
(6,096 mm) to a property line that can be built upon, street, alley
or public way.
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4.2.4 When a property exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 square meters),
a group of two outside control areas is allowed when approved by
the chief and when each control area is separated by a minimum
distance of 50 feet (15,240 mm).
4.2.5 When a property exceeds 35,000 square feet (3,251 square
meters), additional groups of outdoor control areas are allowed
when approved by the chief and when each group is separated by
a minimum distance of 300 feet (91,440 mm).
D. TABLE 8001,13-C - EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PRESENTING A PHYSICAL HAZARD - MAXIMUM QUANTITlFS PER
OUTOOORAREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP
OR CONTROL is hereby amended by deleting the title and substituting the
following title:
E.
"EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRFSENTlNG
PHYSICAL HAZARD - MAXIMUM QUANTlTlFS ALLOWED IN AN
OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA"
TABLE 8001.13-D - EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
PRFSENTING A HEALTH HAZARD - MAXIMUM QUANTITlFS PER
OUTDOOR AREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP
OR CONTROL is hereby amended by deleting the title and substituting the
following title:
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QUANTITIFS ALLOWED IN AN OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA"
F. Section 8003.1.2 Signs is hereby amended by deleting the words "U.F.C.
Standard 79-3" and replacing them with the words "Orange County Fire
Authority Signage Guidelines. "
G. Section 8003.1.5 Maximum quantity on site is hereby amended by adding the
following paragraph:
"No person shall store acutely hazardous materials within a residential zone or
upon any residential developed property."
H. Section 8003,1.13 Standby power is hereby amended by adding the following
sentence between the first and second sentence:
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"An emergency power system shall be provided in Group H. Division 6 and
Division 7 Occupancies. "
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Section 8003.14.1.1 General is hereby amended by adding the following
sentence:
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"Stationary lead-acid battery system individual batteries of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or
less and used for standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supply
shall be in accordance with Article 64 of this code. "
J. Section 8004.1.1 Applicability is hereby amended by adding the following
sentence:
"Stationary lead-acid battery system individual batteries of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or
less and used for standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supply I
shall be in accordance with Article 64 of this code. n
K. Section 8004,1,9 Signs is hereby amended by deleting the words "U.F.C.
Standard 79-3" and replacing them with the words "Orange County Fire
Authority Signage Guidelines. "
20. ARTICLE 87 - FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION OR
DEMOUTION OF A BUILDING is amended by deleting the existing exception in
Section 8704.2 Access Roads and replacing it with the following:
"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. "
21. ARTICLE 90 - STANDARDS is hereby amended as follows:
A. A new Section 9001.4 Interpretation of standards is hereby added as follows:
"9001.4 Interpretation of standards. UBC and UFC standards shall be
interpreted as follows:
4.1 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, 1994 Edition in Appendix V.
4.2 Whenever UBC Standard 9-2' is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean NFPA 14, 1993 Edition, as amended and
adopted in Appendix V.
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4.3 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, 1994 Edition in Appendix V.
4.4 Whenever UFC Standard 10-2 is referenced in this code or the
UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1993 Edition, as adopted
by the State Building Standards Commission.
4.5 Whenever UFC Standard 10-3 is referenced in this code or the
UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1993 Edition, as adopted
by the State Building Standards Commission.
4.6 Whenever UFC Standard 74-1 is referenced in this code or the
UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 50, 1990 Edition, as adopted
in Appendix V.
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4.7 Whenever UFC Standard 81-1 is referenced in this code or the
UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 231, 1990 Edition, as
adopted in Appendix V.
4.8 Whenever UFC Standard 81-2 is referenced in this code or the
UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 231C, 1991 Edition, as
adopted in Appendix V."
B.
A new Section 9001.5 Amendment of standards is hereby added as follows:
"9001,5 Amendment of standards. UFC Standard 52-I is hereby amended by
deleting Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities and Chapter 6 Referenced
Publications and substituting with a new Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities
as follows:
Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities
5-1 Vehicle Fueling Appliances
5-1.1 Vehicle fueling appliances shall be installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with this Chapter, Uniform Fire
Code Article 52, the Mechanical Code and the Plumbing
Code as adopted.
5-1.2 For vehicle fueling permits see Section 105 of the adopted
Uniform Fire Code.
5-1.3
Vehicle fueling appliances shall not exceed a flow rate of
10 standard cubic feet per minute (4.72 Us) at a discharge
rate of 4,000 psi (276 bars) at NTP. Vehicle fueling
appliances installed at Group R Occupancies shall not
exceed a flow rate of 5 standard cubic feet per minute
(2.36 Us) at a discharge rate of 4,000 psi (276 bars) at
NTP.
5-2
Location and Installation
5-2.1
General
5-2.1.1
Vehicle fueling appliances shall be installed outside of
buildings. The appliance shall be a minimum of 3 feet
(914 mm) from property lines and building openings. When
approved by the chief, vehicle fueling appliances may be
installed indoors when installed in accordance with Section
5-3.3 and Uniform Fire Code Article 52 as adopted.
5-2.1.2
Vehicle fueling appliances shall be fastened to a foundation
to resist the loads in accordance with the adopted Uniform
Building Code.
5-2.1.3
Equipment related to the vehicle fueling appliance shall be
protected to minimize the possibility of physical damage.
When subject to vehicle impact damage, fueling appliances
shall be provided with vehicular impact protection. See
Section 8001.9 of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
5-2.1.4
The vehicle fueling appliance shall be l0f:8ted so as to
prevent damage resulting from flooding, ice build-up or
blockage of ventilation.
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5-2.2
5-2.2.1
5-2.2.2
5-2.2.3
5-2.2.4
5-2.3
5-2.3.1
5-2.3.2
5-2.3.3
Appliance Vent Lines
Vehicle fuel appliances shall be provided with an approved
method to discharge methane outdoors as the result of the
operation of a relief valve or device.
Relief valves or devices shall be provided with an approved
means of safely discharging natural gas outside of
buildings. The method employed shall be designed such
that the design flow capacity of the relief valve or device
is not restricted.
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Relief valves or devices shall be terminated in accordance
with the following minimum requirements:
1. Relief valves or devices shall terminate a minimum
of 36 inches (914 mm) from sources of ignition.
2. Relief valves or devices shall terminate a minimum
of 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally and 12 inches
(305 mm) vertically above openings or vents into
buildings or a space where flammable vapors are
likely to accumulate.
3. Relief valves or devices shall not terminate within
5 feet (1524 mm) of sidewalks or paths of egress.
Relief valves or devices shall be terminated so as to
prevent the entry of water, insects, ice or other materials.
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Hoses used for the supply of natural gas to the vehicle
fueling appliance for the dispensing of natural gas into
motor vehicles shall be in accordance with Section 5-2.3.
A single hose, a maximum of 3 feet (914 mm) in length,
may be used to terminate the natural gas supply into the
intake of the vehicle fueling appliance. The hose shall be
installed when it is necessary to prevent abrasion damage
resulting from vibration at the compressor intake or
discharge.
The use of hoses for dispensing of natural gas from a
vehicle fueling appliance into a motor vehicle shall be in
accordance with the following minimum requirements:
I. The maximum length of hose shall not exceed 25
feet (7,620 mm).
2.
Hoses shall be protected from abrasion, mechanical
damage and being driven over.
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3. The number of hoses which may be used for the
dispensing of natural gas into motor vehicles shall
be in accordance with the appliance's listing.
4. The vehicle dispensing hose shall be equipped with
a breakaway connection. Operation of the
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breakaway connection shall stop the flow of natural
gas from the vehicle fueling appliance. The
maximum force necessary to effect breakaway shall
be 40 pounds (18.1 kg) in any horizontal direction.
5-2.4 Signage
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5-2.4.3
5-2.4.4
5-2.5
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5-3.1
Signs concerning the safe operation of vehicle fueling
appliances shall be provided in accordance with Section 5-
2.4.
"NO SMOKING WITHIN 3 FEET" signs shall be provided
at the vehicle fueling appliance.
"TURN OFF IGNITION BEFORE FUELING" signs shall
be provided at the vehicle fueling appliance.
Approved "CNG COMPRESSOR EMERGENCY
ELECTRlCAL DlSCONNECf" signs shall be provided at
the electrical disconnect switch.
Electrical Disconnect
An emergency electrical disconnect switch shall be
provided in an approved location not less than 5 feet (1,524
mm), but not exceeding 25 feet (7,620 mm) away from the
vehicle fueling appliance. The disconnect switch shall be
in view of the vehicle fueling appliance.
Dispensing of CNG
The exterior and interior dispensing of natural gas into
motor vehicles shall be in accordance with Section 5-3.
5-3.2 The exterior dispensing of natural gas into motor vehicles
shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of this Standard and
Article 52 of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
5-3.3 The fueling of vehicles inside of buildings shall be limited
to Group B, F, H. Sand U Occupancies when not attached
to Group R Occupancies. Interior dispensing of natural gas
shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of this Standard, the
mechanical ventilation requirements of Section 44.3.4 and
the gas detection requirements of Sec~on 4-4.3.5.
Activation or failure of the mechanical ventilation system
or activation or failure of the gas detection system shall
shut off power to the vehicle fueling appliance.
5-4 Maintenance and Inspection
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Installation and maintenance of vehicle fueling appliances
shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and listing.
5-4.2 A water-resistant tag, label or other approved means shall
be affixed to the vehicle fueling appliance which identifies
that the appliance has been serviced in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. .
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C. SECTION 9003 - RECOGNIZED STANDARDS is hereby amended by adding
new subsections a.2.10 and a.2.11 as follows: .
"a.2.1O. ANSI/IEEE 484 Recommended Practice for Installation of Large-Lead
Storage Batteries for Generating Stations and Substations
a.2.11. ANSJ/lEEE 937 Recommended Practice for Installation and Maintenance
or Lead-Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems."
D.
A new SECTION 9004 - ADOPTED NFPA STANDARDS is hereby added as
follows:
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"SECTION 9004 - ADOPTED NFPA STANDARDS
See Appendix V 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 LlFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE
BUILDINGS is hereby amended by deleting SECTION 1 - SCOPE and Section 6.1,
item 2 Special Provisions and Alternatives, Automatic Sprinklers and substituting the
following: .
"SECTION 1 - SCOPE
These provisions apply to all existing high-rise buildings constructed prior to the adoption
of this appendix, each having floors used for human occupancy located 75 feet (22,860
mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. "
"2. Automatic Sprinklers. An approved automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be
installed throughout the building in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13 as
adopted in Appendix V of this code. In addition to the main water supply, a secondary I
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 U-A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE
AREAS is amended as follows:
A. SECTION 18 - UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is hereby deleted 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 appendix if he determines in any specific
case that any of the following conditions exist:
18.1. Difficult terrain.
18.2. Danger of erosion.
18.3. Presence of plants included in any state or federal resources
agency, California Native Plant Society or county-approved list of
wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
18.4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
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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."
B. A new SECTION 25 - USE OF EQUIPMENT is hereby added as follows:
.SECTlON 25 - USE OF EQUIPMENT
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25,1 General. 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 Placement of spark arresters. 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 Spark arrester specifications. A spark arrester is a device constructed of
nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining -
carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size
from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon
fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.
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25.4 Vehicle engines. 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. 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.
A new SECTION 26 - NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTER REQUIREMENT
is hereby added as follows:
.SECTlON 26 - NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTER RE9UIREMENT
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 defmed in Section 25,
maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25. "
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A new SECTION 27 - FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
NEW CONSTRUCTION is hereby added as follows:
.SECTION 27 - FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
27,1 General, All new buildings to be built or installed in areas containing
combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements of Section 27.
Ordinance Number /:3J/1i
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27,2 Preliminary fuel modification plans. Preliminary fuel modification plans
shall be submitted to and approved by the chief concurrent with the submittal for
approval of any tentative map.
27.3 Final fuel modification plans. Final fuel modification plans shall be
submitted to and approved by the chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
27,4 Fuel modification plan criteria. The fuel modification plans shall meet
the criteria set forth in the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan I
Guidelines for High Fire Hazard Areas.
27,5 Alterations. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions '
change. Any alterations to the fuel modification plan shall be approved by the
chief.
27.6 Maintenance. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be
maintained in accordance with the approved plan..
24. APPENDIX noD RIFLE RANGES is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph
to SECTION 1 - PERMIT 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..
25. APPENDIX n-E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS is hereby deleted and the
following is substituted:
"APPENDIX n-E CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION PACKET. Hazardous materials
inventories shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the Orange County Fire I
Authority Chemical Classification Packet. "
26. APPENDIX n-F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS is hereby
deleted and the following is substituted:
"APPENDIX n-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
Fire Authority Guidelines for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fuel-
Dispensing Stations Outside Buildings. .
27. APPENDIX m-A FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby
amended by deleting the exception in Section 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 (5,677.5 Umin.)."
28. APPENDIX moB FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby
amended as follows:
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the following ending paragraph:
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"Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not
needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, hydrants shall be
provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) to provide for
transportation hazards. Where such streets are provided with median dividers
which cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets are
provided with four or more traffic lanes and having a traffic count of more than
30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall not exceed 1,000 feet (304,800
mm) on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternate basis. "
B.
TABLE NO. A-Ill-B-I NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE
HYDRANTS is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
"TABLE NO. A-Ill-B-I
DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
OCCUPANCY
MAXIMUM HYDRANT
SPACING (FEET)'
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
HYDRANT TO ANY/ALL
POINTS OF THE EXTERIOR
OF A STRUCTURE (FEET)
COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL'
300 feet (91,440 nun)
ISO feet (45,720 nun)
RESIDENTIAL OTHER
THAN DETACHED ONE- AND
1WO-FAMILY DWEWNGS'
300 feet (91,440 nun)
ISO feet (45,720 nun)'
DETACHED ONE- AND
1WO-FAMILY DWEWNGS
300 feet (91,440 nun)'
250 feet (76,200 nun)'"
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Where IlIreets are provided with median dividers which can not be crossed by firefighters pulling hose
lines, or arterial streets are provided with four or more uaffic lanes and having a uaffic count of more
than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 300 feet (91,440 mm) on eacb side of the
street and be arranged on an alternate basis.
2. Fire bydrants sball be a minimum of 40 feet (12,192 mm) from any building with the exception of
detacbed one- and two-family dwellings.
3. In one- and two-story Group R, Division I, residential occupancies containing IS or less dwelling
units, 19 or less guest rooms, or congregate residences with an occupant load of 49 or less, and
protected by an approved automatic fire spriulder system, the distance from a hydrant to any point of
the exterior of the structure may be increased to 300 feet (91,440 mm).
In three stol}' Group R, Division I residential occupancies containing 24 or less dwelling units, 29 or
less guest rooms, or congregate residences with an occupant land of 64 or less, and protected by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system, the distance from a bydrant to any point of the exterior of
the strucblre may be increased to 300 feet (91,440 mm).
4.
In subdivisions when all bome. and attached garages are protected with automatic fire spriulder
systems, the spacing may be increased to 600 feet (182,880 mm).
5.
In detacbed one- and two-family dwellings, the maximum distance sball be measured from a bydrant
to any point on the street or road fronl8&e.
6.
In detached one- and two-family dwellings protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system,
the distance may be increased to 300 feet (91,440 mm).
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TABLE NO. A-II1-B-2
REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE FLOW
REQUIREMENT (gpm)
(x 3.785 for Umin.)
MINIMUM NO.
OF HYDRANTS
1 ,750 or less
2,000 - 2,250
2,500
3,000
3,500 - 4,000
4,500 - 5,000
5,500
6,000
6,500 - 7,000
7,500 or more
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
8 or morel
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One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minule (3,785 Umin) or fraction thereof. "
29. APPENDIX m-c TFSTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
SYSTEMS is hereby amended as follows:
A. Sections 1.1 through 1.6 are renumbered Sections 1.2 through 1.7 and a new
Section 1.1 is added as follows:
"1,1 General, This standard is intended to be used in conjunction with Title 19
Subchapter 5 System Service/Maintenance Requirements. Whenever Title 19
Subchapter 5 duplicates or conflicts with this standard, the former shall take
precedence. "
B.
Section 3.1 Class I Systems, Section 3.1.1 Air test, Section 3,1,2
Hydrostatic test, and Section 3,1.3 Flow test are hereby amended by deleting
the words "Class I systems" and substituting the words "Dry Class I systems. "
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C. Section 3.3 Class m Systems is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
"Section 3.3 Class m Systems and Systems Formerly Classified as 'Wet
Class I Systems'. II
D. Section 3.3,1 Flow Test is hereby amended by deleting the words "Class ill
systems" and substituting the words "Class III systems and systems formerly
classified as 'Wet Class I Systems'. "
E. Section 3.3.2 Pump test is hereby amended by deleting the first sentence and
substituting the following:
"Fire pumps shall annually be tested."
F. Section 3.3,3 Outlets is hereby amended by deleting the last sentence and
substituting the following:
"Approved pressure regulating or reducing devices shall be flow tested and I
calibration shall be verified for required pressures and flows."
G. A new SECTION 4 - PRIVATE HYDRANT SYSTEMS is added as follows:
"SECTION 4 - PRIVATE HYDRANT SYSTEMS
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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 order. "
30. APPENDIX V-A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD
PRACTICE is hereby deleted and the following is substituted:
"APPENDIX V
ADOPTED STANDARDS
SECTION 1 - ADOPI10N BY REFERENCE
1.1 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 herein 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
Authority, Fire Prevention Division headquarters.
1.1.1 NFPA llA Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion Foam
Systems, 1994 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2.
1.1.2
NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems,
1994 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2.
1.1.3
NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing
Systems, 1992 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2.
1.1.4 NFPA 12B Standard on Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing
Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended by Section 1.2.
1.1.5 NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
1994 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2 and Section 2.
1.1.6 NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1994
Edition, as amended in Section 1.2 and Section 3.
1.1.7 NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1994
Edition, as amended in Section 1.2 and Section 4.
1.1.8 NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems, 1993 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2 and Section 5.
1.1.9
NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed System, 1990
Edition, as amended in Section 1.2.
1.1.1 0
NFPA 16 Standard on Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and
Foam-Water Spray System, 1991 Edition, as amended in Section
1.2.
Ordinanc~ Number ~'"
1.1.11 NFP A 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of
Closed-Head Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems, 1994 Edition, as
amended in Section 1.2 and Section 6.
1.1.12 NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems,
1990 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2.
1.1.13
1.1.14
1.1.15
1.1.16
1.1.17
1.1.18
1.1.19
1.1.20
NFPA 17A Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems,
1990 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2.
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NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire
Pumps, 1993 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2.
NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fare Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances, 1992 Edition, as amended in
Section 1.2 and Section 7.
NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 1994 Edition, as
amended in Section 1.2 and Section 8.
NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer
Sites, 1990 Edition, as amended in Section 1.2 and Section 9.
NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, as
amended in Section 1.2 and Section 10.
NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991
Edition, as amended in Section 1.2 and Section II.
NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing
Systems, 1994 Edition. as amended in Section 1.2.
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1,2 General Amendments. The amendments listed below apply to all of the NFPA
Standards adopted in Section 1.1 above.
1.2.1 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.
1.2,2 Explanatory Material. Explanatory material included in the form of fine
print notes, in footnotes or in an appendix of the NFPA Standards are for
infonnational purposes and are not adopted.
1,2,3 Alternative Material and Methods, The provisions of Section 103.1.2
of the adopted Uniform Fire Code shall be applied to all requests to use
alternative material and methods to meet the requirements of this standard.
1,2,4 Definitions, The following definitions shall be applied to the NFPA
Standards and take priority over any similar definitions:
1.2.4.1
"Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the official responsible
for the enforcement of the NFPA Standard.
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"Approved" shall be defined as specified in Section 202-A
of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
1.2.4.3
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"Labeled" and "Listed" shall be defined as specified in
Section 213-L of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
1,2,5 Referenced Publications. The publications referenced in the text, the
referenced publication chapter and referenced publication appendix of the NFP A
Standards are hereby deleted and whenever a publication is referenced, it shall
mean the following as appropriate:
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1.2.5.2
1.2.5.3
1.2.5.4
The NFPA Standards as adopted in Appendix V or Section
9003 of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
The applicable article of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
The applicable local ordinance such as the adopted Uniform
Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, or Electrical Code.
Whenever none of the documents listed above apply,
nationally recognized standards or nationally recognized
engineering practices as approved by the chief shall apply.
1,2,6 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 Uniform 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.
1,2,' Appendices. All NFPA appendices are for informational purposes and are
not adopted.
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SECTION 2 - NFPA 13 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2 and UBC
Standard 9-1, NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
1994 Edition, is further amended as follows:
A. Subsection 1-6.1.1 Buildings of Undetennined Use is added as follows:
" 1-6.1.1
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Buildings of Undetennined Use. When fire sprinkler
systems are required in buildings of undetermined use, they
shall be designed and installed to have a sprinkler density
of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard
Group 3 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square
feet (279 m2).
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 of
the new occupancy. "
B.
Section 2-1 General is hereby amended by deleting Exception No. 2 of
Subsection 2-1.1 and substituting with the following:
"Exception No.2: Components that do not affect system operations such
as drain valves and signs need not be listed. "
prdinance Number ;I~~~
C. Subsection 4-6.1.1 Valves Controlling Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended by deleting Subsection 4-6.1.1.4 and substituting with the
following:
"4-6.1.1.4: 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 (2,134 mm) above finished floor."
SECTION 3 - NFPA 13D AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2, NFPA 13D
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family
Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1994 Edition, is further amended as follows:
A. Section 3-1.1 Valves and Drains is amended by deleting Exception No.1 and
Exception No. 2 without substitution.
B. Section 3-2 Pressure Gages is deleted and the following substituted:
"3-2 Pressure Gage, At least one water pressure gage shall be installed on the
riser assembly."
c. Section 3-3 Piping is amended as follows:
"Table 3-3.1. Welded and seamless steel pipe, wrought steel pipe, and electric-
resistance welded steel pipe are deleted. "
"Table 3-3.5. All listings under cast iron, malleable iron, and steel are deleted."
D.
Section 3-6 Alanns is amended by adding the following ending paragraph and
deleting the exception without substitution:
"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. See A-3-6 of
this Standard."
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E. Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers is amended by deleting the exceptions and
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 m2), and the walls and ceilings are
surfaced with noncombustible or fire-resistive material as defined in the adopted
Uniform Building Code.
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 I
square feet (12.1 m2). These heads are not required to be calculated as part of
the system if the lines are supplied 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
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storage area or that exceed a maximum height dimension of 5 feet (1,524 mm)
shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick-response heads. "
SECTION 4 - NFPA 13R AMENDED (as adopted in UBC Standard 9-3)
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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, 1994 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Section 2-4.5.6 is amended to read as follows:
Section 2-4.5.6 Standard or quick response sprinklers may be used in
areas outside dwelling units.
Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklers Exception No. 4 is deleted and
substituted with the following:
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 unit's 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, 1994 Edition.
SECTION 5 - NFPA 14 AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2,
NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems, 1993 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Section 2-9 Fire Department Connections is amended as follows:
2-9.2 Each fire department connection shall have at least two 2-
Ih 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...
(b) Section 5-7 Minimum Pressure for System Design and Sizing of
Pipe is amended by deleting subsection (b) and the word "either"
at the end of the first paragraph and the letter "(a)" at the
beginning of the second paragraph, and by replacing the number
"100 psi" at the end of the second sentence in the second
paragraph with 150 psi (10.4 bars).
SECTION 6 - NFPA 16A AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2,
NFP A 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed-Head
Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems, 1988 Edition, is further amended as
follows:
Section 1-1 Scope is amended by adding a beginning paragraph as
follows:
Ordinance Number
1398
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. "
SECTION 7 - NFPA 24 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2,
NFPA 24 Standard for Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances, 1992 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) 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.
(b) Section 2-2 Public Water Systems 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 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 shall
be monitored to an approved location.
2. A below ground assembly approved by the water authority and
located in an approved vault. The last valve on the assembly shall
be controlled by an approved post indicator device (see 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.
(c) 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 inlets
shall be approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it
may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet
connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. .
(d) Section 3-3 Post Indicator Valyes is hereby amended by adding the
following beginning sentence to Section 3-3.1:
Section 3-3.1 "Every system shall have a separate connection from the
private fire main. "
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(e) 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 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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(f) Section 3-5 Sectional Valves is hereby amended by adding the
words "post indicator type" in front of the words "Sectional controlling
valves" on line 2 of Section 3-5.1.
(g) 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 shall be coated and wrapped, with joints coated and wrapped
after assembly. All ferrous pipe and fittings shall be protected with a
loose 8-mill polyethylene tube.
The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for
underground \Ise. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this
section. "
(h) 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.
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(i) Section 8-9 Testing Underground Systems is hereby amended by
adding a beginning sentence to Section 8-9.2 as follows:
Section 8-9.2 "The trench shall 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. "
SECTION 8 - NFPA 37 AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2,
NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
(a) Section 2-1.1.2.2 General Locations is amended by deleting the last
paragraph without substitution.
(b) Section 2-1.1.2.3 General Locations is amended by deleting the last
sentence without substitution.
(c) New Section 2-1.1.2.4 General Locations is added as follows:
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"2-1.1.14 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 (3,048 mm) from doors, windows or
louvered openings of the same building, they shall be protected by a fire
assembly having a ~ 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. n
SECTION 9 - NFPA SO AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2,
NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1990
Edition, is further amended as specified in the Uniform Fire Code
Standard 74-1 Part I.
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S~ONI0-NFPA231AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2,
NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, is further
amended as specified in the adopted Uniform Fire Code Standard 81-1
Part I.
SECTION 11 - NFPA 231C AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.2,
NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, is
further amended as specified in the adopted Uniform Fire Code Standard
81-2 Part I."
31. APPENDIX VI-A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFICATIONS is hereby
amended by adding the following beginning paragraph to SECTION I - 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. APPENDIX VI-E RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCFS FOR I
EXPWSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
A. The first sentence of the first paragraph is deleted and the following substituted:
"The following information is adopted for use in applying Article 77."
B. The following sentence is added to the opening paragraph:
"Whenever the word 'recommended' is used in Appendix VI-E, it means
'required'. "
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Section 5-36. Uniform Solar Enerl!Y Code. The following amendments are made to the
Uniform Solar Energy Code adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1.
1. Section 20.3 Violations and Penalties The first sentence is amended as follows:
"Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this Code shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not
more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6)
months, or by both fine and imprisonment. .
2.
Section 20.3 Violation and Penalties All references to time periods in paragraph three
are amended to read one hundred eighty (180) days.
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Section 5-37. National Electrical Code. The following amendments are made to the National
Electrical Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1.
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1. See. 303(a) Issuance of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical
Code, is hereby amended by adding an additional paragraph as the last paragraph of
Section 303(a) to read as follows:
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.
Seetion 303(d) Expiration of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National
Electrical Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(d) 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 180 days from the date of such
permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned
at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work
can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor
shall be the full 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 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being
taken.
3.
See, 304(a) Pennit Fees of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical
Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
See, 304.(a) Pennit Fees, The fee for each electrical permit shall be as established by
the City Council.
4. See. 304.(b) Plan Review Fees of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National
Electrical Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
See, 304.(b) Plan Review Fees, When a plan or other data are required to be submitted
by Subsection (b) of Section 302, 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 Council. 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. See, 304(d)2, Fee of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
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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.
Ordinance Number 1:198
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Exception: Double fees will not be assessed 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.
Sec. 305,(e) Reinspections of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National
Electrical Code, is hereby amended by amending the fourth paragraph to read as follows:
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"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. .
7. Sec. 305.(f) Miscellaneous Requirements is hereby added to the Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, to read as follows:
(f) Miscellaneous Requirements. The following requirements shall be adhered to
by all applicants requesting inspections in accordance with Section 305:
1. Approval of Equipment. All appliances and equipment shall be listed and
labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, equal to, but not
limited to, Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and approved by the building
official.
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.
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8. Section 110.5 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 210.23(a) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits of said Electrical Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
210-23.(a) 15- and 20-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.
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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:
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(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.
SectIon 230.24 Clearances of said Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding
Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) Prohibited LocatIons. Panels and switchboards containing overcurrent
devices shall not be located in any closet, cabinet, toilet room or room
containing a lavatory.
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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14.
(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.
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.O. lfa splice is
necessary, it shall be made with a device approved by the building official.
Section 250.81 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:
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250-112. To Grounding Electrode, The connection ofa 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 necessary to assure this for a metal piping system used as a grounding electrode,
effective bonding shall 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 accessible.
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:
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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 installation
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:
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(a) Aluminum Conductor Iustallation, 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 Inspection of Aluminum Wiring is hereby added to said
Electrical Code to read as follows:
310-16. Continuous Inspection of Aluminum Wiring, Aluminum conductors of No.
6 or smaller used shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency
approved by the building official for proper torquing of connections at their termination
points.
19. Section 336-3 Uses Pennitted of said Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 336-3, Uses Pennitted. Type NM and Type NMC cables shall be permitted
to be used in single family dwellings and other non-residential structures, except as I
prohibited in Section 336-4. 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 to install or fish type NM
cable in air voids in masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not exposed
or subject to 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 1116" (1.59 mm) thick and covered with
plaster, adobe, or similar finish.
20. Subsection (a) Type NM or NMC of Section 336-4 Uses Not Pennitted of said I
Electrical Code is hereby amended to 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 cablej
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(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;
(1) in hoistways;
(8) embedded in poured cement, concrete or aggregate;
(9) in any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted in Section 501-
4(b) Exception;
(10) in any commercial, industrial, or multiple family dwelling units;
(11) in any building required to be of noncombustible construction;
(12) in unenclosed locations of private garages or carports;
(13) in any circuits of 220 volts or more;
(14) in any areas where exposed to mechanical 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 wall line.
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. 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 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
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authorized representatives shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure
entry .
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building
or premises shall 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 I
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 5-39. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danl!erous Buildings. 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 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 5-40. Uniform Silln Code. The following amendments are made to the Uniform Sign
Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1:
1. Chapter 1 is hereby amended by adding an additional paragraph to Section 103.2 Right
of Entry to read as follows:
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No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building
or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper 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 5-42. Exception for "R" Occupancy in S,pecial Cases. The following shall apply to "R"
Occupancies with one thousand (1000) 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:
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 unobstructed.
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approved for emergency exit or rescue, provided a permanently mounted approved smoke
detection device be installed with the dwelling unit.
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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 (115) of the air supply
shall be taken from outside of the dwelling.
4.
Rc:pair Provisions to Non-conforming Existinl! 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 glass 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 7. The modifications to the 1995 editions of the California Building Code,
Plumbing Code, and Mechanical 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 these Codes,
whether previously enacted or enacted in this ordinance, are reasonably necessary because of
unique local topographic, climatic, and geologic conditions. In particular, the modifications
regarding roofing standards and other requirements for fire resistent construction are reasonably
necessary because the City's climate is characterized by long, hot, dry summers, and periods
of extremely dry Santa Ana winds. When 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, these climatic conditions create inordinate
fire risks which require that buildings provide greater fire resistance than is required by the
uniform codes. The City's modification of grading, structural integrity, and foundation
requirements reflect the fact that the City is positioned on corrosive alluvial soils, contains areas
of high liquefaction potential and is astride the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone. Accordingly,
the potential for significant earthquake damage within the City is very high and this hazard
requires modifications to the uniform codes. 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.
SECTION 8. The modifications to the 1994 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 necessary because of unique local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions. In particular:
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 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
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of Seal Beach. See modification of Sections 110.5, 21O.23(a), 220.4, 230.24,
230.42,310.14,310.16,336.3,336.4, and 370.4.
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. S= modification to
Sections 250.8l(c), 250.8l(e), 250.112, and 300.6(b).
SECTION 9. The modifications to the 1995 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, fireplaces, 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, are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following
unique local topographic, geologic and climatic conditions, individually or cumulatively:
A. The City 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 destructive fires (conflagration).
B.
The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding
conditions. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds 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.
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.
D.
E.
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 property. 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.
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.
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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 approach 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.
G.
The topography of the City also includes soil conditions which are extremely
corrosive and have an adverse effect on underground fire sprinkler system piping,
joints, and valves.
SECTION 10. The numbering of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Fire Code and the 1995
editions of the California Building Code, California Mechanical Code and California Plumbing
Code has been completely revised from earlier editions. All references to the Building Code or
Mechanical Code in the sections of the Code of the Ci~ of Seal Beach which are not amended
by this or a subsequently enacted ordinance shall refer instead to the appropriate section or
sections of the 1995 edition of the Building Code or Mechanical Code as determined by the
1991/1994 Cross-Reference Directory to the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform
Mechanical Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials. All referenced
to the Plumbing Code in sections of the Code of the City of Seal Beach which are not amended
by this or a subsequently enacted ordinance shall refer instead to the appropriate section or
sections of the 1995 edition of the Plumbing Code as determined by the Format Comparison
Chart located at the beginning of the 1994 edition of the' Uniform Plumbing Code. All
references to the Fire Code in the Sections of the Code of the Ci~ of Seal Beach which are not
amended by this or a subsequently enacted ordinance shall refer instead to the appropriate
sections of the 1995 edition of the Fire Code as determined by the 1991/1994 Cross-Reference
Directory to the Uniform Fire Code.
SECTION 11. State law requires that localities adopt the 1995 editions of the California
Fire Code, the California Building Code, and the California Plumbing Code, and the 1994
edition of the California Electrical Code, and any modifications thereto, by December 28, 1995.
It is essential that the City have in effect on that date a Fire Code, Building Code, Plumbing
Code, and Electrical Code (collectively, "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. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare
require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance.
SECTION 12. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and shall become operative
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on December 28, 1995.
SECTION 13. 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADO~EDbY the City Council oft
at a meeting thereof held on the II _ day of
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1, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, CalifOrni~ljQ hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance is an original copy of Ordinance Number I~ ~ on file in the office
of ~ty CI~dUced at a meeting held on the / /~ day of
~,.... , 1995, and passed, approved and adopted by the~ty Council of
the 'lty of ch at a meeting held on the / / - day of
1995 by the following vote:
I.
ABSENT: Councilmembers
and do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number
the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Numb
has been published pursuant to
c.
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Ordinance Number ~~~
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Orange
This space for for the County Clerk's
Filing Stamp
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- I am a citizen of the United States
and a resident of the County afore-
said; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or inter-
ested in the above-entitled mailer.
I am the principal clerk of the printer
of the SEAL BEACH SUN, a newspaper
of general circulation, printed and
published weeklv in the City of ~
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
dale of 2/24n5. 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:
Proof of Publication of
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I certify (or declare) under penally of
perjury that the foregoing is true and
correcl.
SUMMARY -
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1398
ADOPTION OF CODES
BY REFERENCE I
AMENDMENTS THERETO
Ordinance Number 138B of Ih&
City of Seal Beach adopts by
reference the Uniform Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire.
Houllng, Administrative. Sign,
Sola' Energy. BUilding Security,
_..mo.. cifl~IllUI Buld_.
Swlmml Pool. and Hot Tub
Codel, 'fSIN Edrt onl, ADpencllx
IChapter 1 of the 1994 Uniform
Code for BUilding Conservation,
and the Natlonel electrical Code.
1993 edItIOn, makes amendments
thereto, and amends portions of
-l:hoptor 5 "'.. COclo "'.. Cttv '"
. S'.I S..ch. To me.. the tfme
~r.qul'.m.nI8 of S.a.e law,
. Ordinance Number 1398 was
Idoptocl by tho Su' Buch Crty
COuncIl u an urgency anfNnc8 at
the regular m'.1~8C'rnber
11th, fll95 lOr" _:
AYES: _ DoonI, FanIytho.
HubngB, I.JIozIo
NOES: NDnI
conlocl
Copl.. of Ordinance Number
1398 "" _ from Iho'- '"
.. ClIY Clerk, Coy HIli, 211 - 8th
SI_1looIBIIch; IIIIophono (310)
431-2527.
DATED TllIl 12th dlY ot
o..rtJer. 1995
Joe.... M. Yoo, COy CIolk
CIty'" SUI_
t .Pub. SI.I Beach Sun Journal
12/21195
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all in the year 19 95 .
Dated at Seal Beach. California,
this ~\ day of ~.L..o' o.._~, 19 95.
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\ Signature =- ~~
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