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ORDINANCE NO. /';60
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA ADOFl1NG BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE, 1991 EDmON, AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 AND
DELETING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach is hereby deleted in
its entirety.
SECTION 2.
Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-1 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach
is hereby amended to read as follows:
.Section 5-1. Codes AdoDted by Referenfe. Tbe codes Usted below are adopted by
referenfe as the Building and Safety Code of the City of Seal Beach:
(A) Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, including Appendix, and those
amendments to that Code set forth in Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations.
(8) Uniform Mecbaniaal Code, 1991 Edition, and those amendments to
that Code set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
(C) Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, and those amendments to that
Code set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
(D) Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1988 Edition.
(E) Uniform Housing Code, 1988 Edition.
(F) Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1988 Edition.
(G) Uniform Sign Code, 1988 Edition.
(B) National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition, including Uniform
Admlnl,;trative Code Provisions for the 1990 National E1ectriaal Code,
and those amendments to the National EIectriaal Code set forth in
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
(I) Uniform Building Code Standards, 1991 Edition.
(J) Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, including Appendices I-A through
V-A and VI-E thereof, a:cluding Appendix n-E, n-F and IV-A, and
including those amendments to that Code set forth in Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations..
(K) Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1991 Edition.
(L) Uniform Solar Energy Code, 1988 Edition.
(M) Uniform Building Security Code, 1988 Edition.
One copy of each of the above codes shaD be deposited in the Omfe of the City Clerk
and shaD be at aD times maintained by said Clerk for use and MRmlnRtion by the
public.
All amendments to Codes adopted herein by referenfe shall be considered as part
of the Code..
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SECTION 3. Section 5-35 of the Code of the City of Seal Beac:h Is hereby deleted in
its entirety and a new Section 5-35 Is hereby adopted to read as fonows:
· Section 5-35. Unifonn Fire Code. The following amendments are made
to the Unifonn Fire Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-1:
1. Section 2.101 or the Unifonn Fire Code, (Authority for Fm'..........l) Is
hereby amended by adding a final paragraph to read as follows:
"The BuDding Official and Fire Official shan work in cooperation to enforce
the amendments to the foUowing Sections:
~ 10.301
Pa.....- n I.,....:R.~...
~ 10.507
Required I_DlIfIons or Autnm~ J.l'ire.
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IiJel:t.l0..
-"-'Lie -..:....--- Om' ~
"'..._ .............. - JJIIII
S I'fion 10.510
StaDcIpJpes, Where Required
HI ~n 10.514
lligh-Rise Buildinp
Sol: tlen 11.505
2.
n.hn~ Spark A.......,.
Life Safety RequinmeatB for LI..fI-.c BoiIdinp
Other 1ban Bigb-rise, Smoke Det'Ildors"
Section 2.206 of the Ilnifonn Fire Code (0..... iD U8e) Is hereby amended
by identifying the existing paragraph as subsection (a) and adding new
Subsections (b), (e) and (d) as foUows:
AppeadiKl-A
"(b) When required by the Cbief or BuDding Official, any or aU owners of
any occupancy may be required to record with tbe County Rec:order
or the County or Orange a legal instnunent of intended use. This legal
instnunent shaD be caUed a Declaration of Intended Use. The
Declaration of Intended Use shaU be in accordance with the
requirements of this section. It shaD specifically state, by occupancy
('IA_mcation, aD intended uses or an portions of the occupancy and
may not be modified or withdrawn without the approval or the Chief.
Unapproved changes or occupancy or use can be cause for an
JmmecI1ate hearing before the BuDding Official and the Fire Chief or
their designees. Such hearing shaD be conducted to rule on the
revocation of the Certificate or Occupancy and the revocation or aU
permits issued to aD owners, tenants, operators and occupants or aU
portions or the occupancy. The Declaration or Intended Use shan be
binding on aD present and future owners, tenants, operators and
occupants.
(e) Any existing occupancy that Is modified in any manner where the
modifications exceed 1 c.i of the total ftoor area of the smaUest
aggregate individual ftoor area or tier area in any twelve-montb
period, will require the filing of a Declaration of Intended Use.
(d) A certified copy of the recorded Declaration of Intended Use may be
required to be fded with the BuDding OIY'ICiaI and the Fire Chief
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before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any permits are issued to
any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of the occupancy. ·
3. Section 2.304 (a) of the Uniform Fire Code (UDiform lire Code ~_...iho..)
is hereby amended as foBows:
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14-1
UFC Standard 14-1 is deleted and whenever it is
referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA 72,1990 Edition, as adopted by the State
BuDding Standards Commkcion.
14-2 UFC Standard 14-2 is deleted and whenever it is
referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA 72 E, 1990 Edition, as adopted by the
State BuDding Standards Commlllllion.
74-1 UFC Standard 74-1 Part I is adopted as specified in
Appendix V; and Part n is deleted and whenever it is
referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA SO, 1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix
V.
II-I UFC Standard 81-1 Part I is adopted as specified in
Appendix V; and Part n is deleted and whenever it is
referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA 231, 1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix
V.
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11-2
UFC Standard 81-2 Part I is adopted as speclf'ied in
Appendix V; and Part n Is deleted and whenever it is
referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA 23IC, 1991 Edition, as adopted in
Appendix V.
4. Section 2.304 of the UDiform Fire Code (JI"~"I..I'ed Jhndon.ds) is hereby
amended as follows:
A. The endlllg Subse ction (b) Peoop.I......IIhn..II..1s now redesignated
Subsed1ol1 (d).
B. A new subnctilln (b) UBC Standards Is added to read as follows:
"(b)
Whenever the following UBC Standards are referenced in this
code or in the UFC Standards they shall have the following
meaninp:
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UBC Standard 38-1 shal1 mean NFPA 13, 1989 Edition, as
adopted in Appendix V.
UBC Standard 38:-2 shal1 mean NFPA 14, 1990 Edition, as
adopted In Appendix V.
UBC Standard 38-3 shall mean NFPA 13R, 1989 Edition, as
adopted in Appendix V..
Ordinance Number /31,tJ
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C. A new Subsection (c) Adopted NFPA Standards is added to read as
follows:
"(c) Ad6j1ted 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. · I
D. Any references to NFPA Standards in Subsection (d) are hereby
deleted.
5. Section 3.101 of the Uniform Fire Code (Unlawfnl O'...Ii....II~ of lire
RII.....) is hereby deleted and the following language is substituted:
"PENALTY IDR VIOLATION
See. 3.101. (a) IaI'ndion. Except as provided in Section 3.101 (b) any
person, firm, partnership, or corporation operating or maintaining any
occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any r1l'e
or life safety hazard to Gist on pl'f!ll'l..- under its control shall be guilty of
an infraction.
(b) Misc1--.... Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation that
fails to take Immedlllte action to abate a fire or life safety hazard, when
ordered or notified to do so by the Chief or a duly authorized reprl!lifntative,
or that violates the following sections of this code shall be guUty of a
misdemeal1or:
2.108(b)
3.102
3.103
3.104
10.104
11.503
12.202
13.203
77.107
Interference
Noncompliance with Orders and Notices
Noncompliance with Conc:Il,mnlltlon Tag
Removal and Destruction of Signs and Tags
Tampering with Fire-protection Equipment and Site
Barriers
Burning Objects
Occupant Loads
False Alarms
Prohibited and I Jmlt.... Acts
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(c) Separate om.- 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 this ebapter..
6. Section 4.108 of the UDiform Fire Code (Permit lIloIt....d) Is hereby amended
as foUows:
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A. Section 4.108 Is amended by adding a parall'8ph to read as follows:
"The permit fees to the City shall be in an amount established by
resolution of the City CouncU..
B. Section 4.108 Is further amended as follows:
r.l Delete Subsection f.1., FIre IaJdrants and ....~.,}
ftIves, without substitution.
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f.3 Add new items H and I to Subsection f.3., ~lIh1e
ar ......hntltible liquids, to read as follows:
RH. To create or maintain a monitoring well for
underground storage of nammable or
combustible Hqulds.
I. To install or maintain an underground storage
pl~ing and vapor recovery system."
..4 Add a new Subsection h.4., JIaZlIrdaus _poaudt, to
read as follows:
"h.4. RII_ardoua... pII'IDit. To bold an activity or
operation that is not speclficalJy addressed by
other permits, but which Is IikeJy to produce
conditions hazardous to life or property."
0.2. Amend SubsHtion 0.2, Open bnrninI, by adding a
sentence as foUows:
"Open burning permits shal1 include:
A. Bonfiresl rubbish fires, including
construction sites.
B. Recreational flreIburning in a public
place. "
0.5.
Add a new Subsection 0.5, Open flame devices in
marinas, to read as follows:
"0.5 Open flame deria!lI in IIIIIrinas. To use any open
flame devices for repair or maintenance in
marinas; or for Ugbting or decoration on the
exterior of any boat, sUp or wharf."
0.6. Add a new Subsection 0.6, on and .mraJ ps wells, to
read as follows:
"0.6 on and .mraJ ps wells. To drill, own,
operate, or maintain an on or natural gas well."
7.
Section 10.30l(a) oftbe Uniform llIre Code (P'a-.,' es JIlJ-.nn......., G-....d)
Is hereby deleted and substituted with the foUowing Janguage:
wSee. 10.301. (a) GeAe..... Approved numbers or addresses shal1 be placed
on all new and existing buDdings in such a position as to be plainly visible
and legible from the street or road fronting the.property. Said numbers shal1
contrast with their background. Any commercial buDding occupied by more
than one business shal1 have numbers or addresses placed on or Immediately
adjacent to all doors that would allow fire department a<<ess in an emergency
situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 (four) inches in height
for residential and 6 (six) inches in height for commercial with a 1 (one) ineb
stroke.
Multiple units (i.e., apartments, condominiums, townbouses, businesses, etc.)
having entrance doors not visible from the street or road shall have approved
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numbers grouped for all bu!liue5'Sl!Ii within each structure and positioned so
as 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."
8.
Section 10.401 of the Uniform FIre Code (Water &.n6cIfor IInlI\....ofL.n,
Gb.a.d) Is hereby amended by adding a sentence as follows:
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"Private dwellillP u:..-rlllg 3,600 square feet in total area shall be evaluated
for fire now requirements by the Chief."
9. Section 10.SOl(a) of the Uniform FIre Code (J_DatInn lUld Mal........-nee of
Ji1n..Pr"td.io.o and Ufe-Saf'ety 8.1"-' Ged<<aI) is hereby amended by
adding two paragraphs to read as follows:
"Use of halogenated agent fire l!Itinguisbing systems and portable
extinguishers shall be limited to app6cations where a clean agent is necessary
to extinguish r1l'e efficientJy without dlImllgJllg the equipment or area being
protected, or where the use or alternate agents can cause a hazard to
personnel in the area.
The regulations of the State FIre Marshal also apply to the testing, service,
maintenance, and DNOIlSillg of service personnel for automatic fire
extingul!lhillg systems, portable fire extinguishers and standpipes. (19 CCR
Chapters 3 and 5)"
10. Section 10.507(a) of the Uniform Fire Code (Required I_D~ of
AbC--'lItic 1tre-R..II.w'Wthtr Systems, ee.-aI) is hereby amended by I
adding the following paragraphs:
"Automatic rU'tH!XtlDguisbing systems shal1 be installed in aa:ordance with
the NFPA standards as adopted in Appendix V of this code.
When a residential sprinkler system is provided as specified in NFPA 13R as
adopted in Appendix V of this code, u:c:eptions to, or reductions in, code
requirements allowed because of the installation of an automatic fire-
extinguishing system are not permitted.
For the purpose of applying this Section a new buDding shall include: a
buDding whieb has a construction value u:,*"lllg $50,000 and the area
undergoing remoo('lillg or reconstruction is 75 pel cent or more of the entire
buDding area, with construction occul'l'lq over a period not to u:ceed two
years (730 days).
EX\;J!;l""I.tON: When it Is determined that the cost of installing the
fire..extinguishing system would create an unreasonable hardship. An
uDreaSOl'8ble hardship would be if the cost of the system exceeds five
percent of the cost of the construction."
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11. Section 10.507(b) of the Uniform FIre Code (RequIred InstaJJations of
~ Mre-li'...n.w'w... 8)4'""""1, AU Oa:upanelet Except Group It,
DivMuu 3 and Group M) is amended by adding an item S as follows:
"s. In all new buDdings or structures when the gross square footage
thereof u:ceeds 6,000 square feet or more than two (1) stories in
heicf1t.
Ordinance Number /:3tf,o
EXOY"'uON: Open parking stmctures classified as a B-3 occupancy.
For the purposes of this item, area separation waUs shall not define
separate buUdings.
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An approved automatic sprinkler system required by this item may be
used for r1l'e-resistive substitution as specified in the provisions or
Section SOB of the UDiform BuDding Code, as adopted in this
Municipal Code."
12.
Section 10.S07(b) of the Uniform FIre Code (Required lnsbJlatMlIS or
Ant....udIe Fire-~itIh" S).,t-, Gruup R, DMsiolll Oa:apa~) is
hereby deleted and substituted with the following language:
"(b) Gruup R Oa:upa~,
1. All new Group R, Division 1 and Group R, Division 3
occupancies, other than detached one- and two-family
dwelllllgll, shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system. Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads
shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of
the buDding.
2. All new Group R, Division 3 detached one- and two-family
dwelllllgll shall be equipped with an approved automatic
residential sprinkler system.
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For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation waUs
shall not deflne separate buUdings."
13.
Section 10.509(b) oftbe Uniform Fire Code (PermissIble SprinkJer Omissions)
Is hereby amended by adding a sentence as follows:
"Other approved fire..extinguishing systems compab'ble with the hazardous
materials being stored or used shall be installed to protect special hazards or
occupancies in lieu of automatic sprinklers."
14. Section 10.S10(b) of the UDiform FIre Code (Standpipes, Where Required)
Is hereby deleted and substituted with the followiDg language:
"See. 10.51O(b) Where JIerpdred. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set
forth in Table No. 10.510-A and the provisions of this section.
Every new buDding with any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet, shall
be provided with either access doors or hose outiets located so that all
portions of the buDding can be reached with 150 feet of hose from an access
door or hose outlet.
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Required access doors shall be located In the exterior wall of the buDding and
shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be
not Jess than 3 (three) feet in width nor 6 (six) feet 8 (eight) inches in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2 V2 (two and one half) inches in size with an
approved valve. The water supply for the hose outiets shall be provided:
1. By a separate main supplied from the system side of the check
valve at the Ore department connection, or
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2. From an acUacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to
allow the hose outiets to deliver water when the sprinkler
system, or the portion of the system that protects the area
served by the hose outiet, Is shut off."
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Section 10.514 Is hereby added to the Uniform Fire Code to read as follows:
"SpedalPtuyisioAs for High-rise Bun~p
SectI9n 10.514. (a) Scope. In addition to other applicable requirements of
these regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply to every new
buDding of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for
human occupancy located more than 55 (fifty-flve) feet above the lowest level
of fire department buDding access. Such buDdings shall be provided with an
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 10.514 (c) of
this code.
EXOU'nONS: Tbe following structures, wbUe dassiraed as blgb-rise
buUdings, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall
conform to all other applicable provisions of these regulations.
1. BuUdings used exclusively as open parking garages.
2. BuDdings where all floors above the 55 (fifty-five) foot level are
used exclusively as open parking garages.
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Floors of buDdings used exclusively as open parking garages
and located above all other floors used for human occupancy.
4. BuDdings 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 subsection, buUding access shall mean an exterior
door opening conforming to all of the following:
1. Suitable and available for fire department use.
2. Located not IDOre than 2 (two) feet above the acUacent ground
level.
3. Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic
communication capabiJities with the remainder of the buUding.
4. Designed to permit access through use of the Orange County
Fire Department emergency access Jodc: box program.
(b) Certif'1C8te of Ocapancy. Tbe provisions of Section 1807 (b) of the I
Uniform BuUding Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall
apply to buDdings descn'bed in Section 10.514 (a).
(c) Au.......t... SprinllerSystml. Tbe provisions of Section 1807 (c) of the
Uniform BuUding Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and the
provisions contained in this section shall apply to bulldlngs descn'bed
in Section 10.514 (a).
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(e)
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3. Sprinkler Control Valves. Sprinkler control valves, shutoff
valves and a water-now detecting device shall be provided at
the lateral connection to the riser for each noor. Such valves
and devices shall be electrically supervised to automatically
sound an appropriate signal transmitted to locations in
accordance with Section 10.514 (e).
....~ 8)....... Tbe provisions of Section 1807 (d) of the
Uniform BuDding Code, as adopted in this Municlpal Cqde, and the
provisions contained in this section shall apply to buildings described
in Section 10.514 (a).
1IP.....t;.. Lights. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm
system shall have a Ugbt that indicates the status of the
detector. When a detector is located In a space above a drop
Millng, the indicating light shall be located on or below the
ceiling grid.
Alarm and O'_.......n.....tloo- 8)....... Every high-rise buUding shall
be provided with a State Fire Marshal approved and listed fire alarm
system. Tbe aJarm and communication systems shall be d_~ and
installed so that cJII'mllge to any 1 (one) !Ipeaker 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, ftUIIIIIunications
systems may be combined with the voice aJarm system and the pub6c
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,
and rooms and tenant spaces eJ'.-1illg 1,000 square feet in area.
1.
Voice alarm 'V...... Tbe operation of any smoke detector,
sprinkler, water now device or manual fire alarm station shal1
automatically sound an alert signal to the desired areas
foUowed 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
speeiiaI hazard fire-protection or extinguishing system, an
automatic voice aJarm signal shall sound on the ftoor where
activated and on the ftoor above and below. An audible and
visual signal shaD be transmitted to the central control station
and the fire department central control station status board.
Tbe content of the voice alarm in each instance shal1 be
determined by the fire department in cooperation with the
buDding owner or manager.
The central control station shal1 contain controls for the voice
alarm system so that a selective or general voice aJarm may be
manually initiated.
The system shal1 be supervised to cause the activation of an
audible trouble slgnaJ in the central control station upon
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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 I
occupants within'the buUding or desil1'lIted portions thereof, _
as Is required for the public address system.
2.
UU!a'"uON: In lieu of a voice alarm signal and when
approved by the lire department, the local alarm system
may employ any sounding device or devices which are
approved and Jisted by the State Fire Marshal. Tbe
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 (ten) seconds, to be immediately
followed by an intermission or period of sUence of 5
(Dve) 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 (three) minutes.
Public 8IIIInIII1yIItem. Speakers or signaling devices used to
sound the voice or lire alarm shall be so located as to be dearly
heard on the Door where activated, except as may be otherwise
found necessary or acceptable by the enforcing agency.
A public address communication system lI~ed to be clearly
heard by all occupants of the buDding 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
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areas:
A. Elevators
B. Elevator lobbies.
C. Corridors.
D. Exit stairways.
E. Rooms and tenant spaces ex.......'"g1,OOO square
feet in area.
F. DwelUng units In apartment houses.
G. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
3.
PIn ~ m-.........L...... .~.4~. A two-way fire
department communication system shall be provided for lire
department use. It shall operate between the central control
station and elevaton, elevator lobbies, emergency and standby
power rooms and at entries to every enclosed exit stairway.
Tbe communication system shall also comply with the
following:
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A. Alarm tra-...... Unless the central control
station is constantly mllnned by competent and
experienced operating personnel conforming to
Chapter 9 of NFPA 72 as adopted by the State
Ordinance Number /3100
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BuUding Standards Commlccion, voice or fire
alarm and trouble lIignals shall be automatically
retransmitted to one of the following:
(1) An approved central station conforming
to NFPA 71 as adopted by the State
BuUding Standards Commlccion.
(2) A supervisory station or an approved
remote station conforming to NFPA 72 as
adopted by the State BuUding Standards
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B. SpedaI pl\n\Po-. In Group R division 1
occupancies:
(1) When a buDding conforms to the
provisions of this section, the manually
operated fire alarm system otherwise
specified by Section 14.104 (g) shall not be
required.
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(2) Single-station detectors installed in
dwelling units and hotel or lodging house
guest rooms, as specified in Section 14.104
(g) 6, need not be interconnected to the
fire alarm system required by this section.
(I) CeutnI Control ~. A central control station for fire department
operations shall be provided in a location approved by the fire
department. Tbe central control station shall be separated from the
remainder of the buDding by not less than one-hour fire-resistive
CODStnlctiOD with all openi.... protected by assemblies having a fire-
resistive rating of not less than 45 (forty-five) minutes. It shall have
a minimum of one door which is accessible directJy from the eUerior
portion of the buDding and shall be openable with a fire department
master key. The central control station shall have a minimum of 96
(ninety-six) square feet with a minimum dlmellsion of 8 (eight) feet.
It shall contain the foUowing as a minimum:
1. Tbe voice alarm and publlc address system panels.
2. Tbe fire department communications panel, a cabinet
comainlng 8 (eigbt) portable firefighter phones and 1 (one)
headset with sufliclent cord to reach all portions of the room.
3. FIre detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
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Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators
and their operational status.
5. Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems.
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6. Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
7. Sprinkler valve and water-now detectors display panels.
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8. Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
9. A wall mounted telephone for exclusive fire department use
shall be installed in the rll'e control room and shall have an
outside dedicated private line.
10. Elevator euntiOl switches for switching of emergency power. I
11. Fire pump status panel and controls.
12. Other rll'e-protection equipment and systems controls as
required by the fire department.
13. Schematic buUding plans in dearly labeled approved
containers, indicatiq the typical floor plan and detailing the
buUding core, fire resistive separations, exit facilities, on-site
water supply, fir&.protection systems, fir&.figbting equipment
and fire department access.
14. One 3 (three) foot by 4 (four) foot table and 1 (one) chair.
15. An approved locked and labeled cabinet, contplnillg labeled
keys for emergency access and elevator control.
AU control panels in the central control station shall be perm8nentiy
Identified as to function.
Alarms, supervisory and trouble signals as required by Items 3 and 7 I
above shall be annunciated in compliance with this code in the central
control station by mP.llln~ of an audible and visual indicator. For
purposes of annunciation, zoning shall be in accordance with the
following:
1. When the system serves more than one buDding, each buUding
shall be considered separately.
2. Each Door shall be considered a separate zone. When one or
more sprinkler risers serve the same floor, each riser shall be
considered a separate zone.
EXuwnON: When more than one riser serves the same
system on the floor.
3. Each section of Door separated by area separation walls or by
horizontal exits shall be considered as separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the housing of any
boDer, heating unit, generator, combustible storage, or similar I
hazardous equipment or storage.
(g) Smoke Control. The provisions of Section 1807 (g) of the Uniform
BuDding Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to
buDdings clescn'bed in Section 10.514(a).
(b) mn......... The provisions of Section 1807 (b) of the Uniform BuDding
Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to buDdings
descn'bed in Section 10.514 (a).
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Ordi.nance Number /360
(i) Standby ....._, Light and"~ 8)........ Item 2 of Section
1807 (i) of the Uniform BuUding Code, as adopted in this Municipal
Code, and items 1 and 3 as contained in this section shall apply to
buUdings described in Section 10.514 (a).
1.
Standby power. A standby power-generating system, as
approved by the BuUding Official and Fire Official, conforming
to the Uniform BuUding Code Standard 18-1 as adopted in this
Municipal Code, shall be provided. The system shall be
equipped with suitable means for automatically starting the
generator set upon faUure of the normal electrical supply
systems and for automatic transfer of all functions required by
this section at full power within 60 (sixty) seconds of such
normal service faUure. System supervision with manual start
and transfer override features shall be provided at the central
control station.
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An on-p)'l!ll'll..- fuel supply sufficient for not less than 6 (six)
hours at full-demand operation of the system shall be provided.
Where fire pumps are required, an 8 (eight) 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. Tbe generating capacity need not be sized to operate all
the connected electrical equipment simultaneously.
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AU power, lighting, signal and rnmmunlcation facilities
specified in Subsections (d), (e), (I), (g), (b), (i) and (j) of this
section, as applicable; fire pumps required to maintain
pressure, stair pressurization fans, standby Ugbting and
normal drcuits supplying em sign and em illumlnlltion shall
be transferable to the standby source.
3.
Eb.-_ "ZoOt....... Tbe following are classified as emergency
systems and shall operate within 10 seconds of faDure of the
normal power supply:
A. Required exit sign and em illumlnlltion.
B. Elevator ear Ugbting.
C. Fire alarm system.
D. Fire-detection system.
E. Sprinkler alarm system.
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When the standby power-operation system reaches full
operating capacity, the emergency systems and equipment shall
be transferred thereto.
(j)
Exits. Exits shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform
BuUding Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and the foUowing:
1. AU stairway doors which are locked from the stairway side
shall have the capability of being unlocked simultaneously
Ordinance Number /3to
without unlatching upon a signal from the central control
station. Upon faUure of electrical power, the lodc:ing
mechanislns sball be retracted to the unlocked position.
2.
When stairway doors are locked from the stairway side, a
telephone or other two-way communications system, connected
to an approved emergency service whieb operates continuously
shall be provided at not less than every rd'th Door in each
required stairway.
3. AU enclosed exit stairways shall be equipped with a barometric
dampered relief opening at the top. The stairway shall be
suppned m..-hllnically with sufficient air to divhllrge a
minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute through the relief
opening; wbUe maintaining a minimum positive pressure of
O.I5-inch water column in the stairway relative to atmospheric
pressure with all doors dosed. Activation of the mechanical
equipment shall be lnltiated by a smoke detector installed
outside the stair enclosure and within 5 (five) feet of the
enclosure door. Sueb equipment shall also be activated by
actuation of the automatic sprinkler system. Operation of
ventilating equipment shall also be in accordance with Section
3310 (g) 6 of the Uniform BuDding Code, as adopted in this
Municipal Code.
(k) S . nle eo.r.. .0..... Tbe provisions of Section 1807 (k) of the
Uniform BuUding Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall
apply to buUdings described in Section 10.S14 (a).
(I) I'A.-..,q Aall!IiII and EftCIIldion FadIity. This section (I) shall
apply to any Group B, Division 2 or Group R occupancies having
Doors used for human occupancy located more than 75 (seventy-five)
feet above the lowest level of rare department access. Such structures
shal1 be equipped with a fire department approved emergency
helicopter landing pad for use by ponce, r1l'e and emergency medical
helicopters only.
E1(;J!;YuON: BuUdings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12 having
all exits provided with smokeproof enclosures in accordance with
Section 3310 of the Uniform BuUding Code as adopted in this
Municipal Code.
1. Tbe roof area shall include an emergency access and evacuation
facility for helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds gross
weight. This facUlty shall have a touchdown pad of at least SO
(fifty) feet by 50 (fifty) feet and a clear unobstruc:ted landing
and takeofl' area with a minimum dimension of 100 feet by 100
feet.
2.
The landing pad shall be designed in accordance with Section
2308 (c) of the Uniform BuDding Code, as adopted in this
Municipal Code. Helicopter landing areas and supports shall
be of noncombustible construction.
3. Tbe emergency evacuation facUity shall have 2 (two) approach-
departure paths at a slope of no greater than I (eight) to
1(0ne).
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Ordinance Number B/:,o
4. Any use of this emergency access and evacuation facility for
purposes other than emergency access and evacuation shall
require prior Federal Aviation AdminiAtration, as weD as local
buDding and fire department, approval.
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5.
A wind indicating device shall be provided.
6.
Tbe roof top shall be marked by an emergency marker as
required by the Chief.
7. The buUding emergency communication system shall extend to
the roof."
16. Section 11.SOS of the Uniform Fire Code (Sparb ,.... nr,;....-"7.) is hereby
deleted and substituted with the folloWing language:
RChhn..." Spark A.....d.
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See. 11.505. All new occupancies in which any rhhnney, ftue or stovepipe is
installed attached to any fireplace, stove, barbecue or other device that burns
any so6d or Uquid fuel shall have such chimney, nue or stovepipe equipped
with a spark arrester. A spark arrester Is defined as a device constructed of
nont'lllmmJlble material, twelve-gauge minimum welded or woven wire mesh,
with one-haIr-inch opm>lnp, or cast-iron plate, three-sixteenth inch minimum
thiclfness or other material found satisfactory by the enfOm!Dlent agency and
having one-half inch perforations for arresting burning carbon or sparks
installed in such a maDDer as to be visible for the purposes of inspection and
maintenance.
All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constnlcted spark
arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh with openlnp not a...-1lng one-
haIr inch. "
17. Section 14.103(b) 01 the UDiform Fire Code (FIre AIann S"......, 8)......
Design) is hereby amended by adding two ending paragraphs to read as
follows:
"FIre alarm systems shall be designed so that voltage loss is not greater than
5 (five) percent.
FIre alarm equipment shall also comply with the regulations of the State Fire
Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 4)."
18.
Section 25.114(d) of the Uniform Fire Code (1\.4'lI......mn Occupant Load,
Occupant o-nt) Is hereby added to Section 25.114 to read as follows:
"(d) Occupant Omnt, Tbe supervisor of each place of assembly shall have
an eft'ective system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the
assembly area. If at any time, the Chief determines that an accurate count
of occupants is Dot being maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared until an
accurate count can be made. "
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19.
Article 29 of the Uniform Fire Code (Garages) Is hereby deleted and
substituted with the foUowing language:
Ordinance Number J3ft::,o
"AllTICLE Z9
REPAIR. GARAGES
Scope
See. 29.101. Garages used for service or repair of motor vehicles and
classified as Group B, Division 1, or Group H, Division 4 occupancies
shall be in accordance with this Article.
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Permits
See. 29.11Z. For permits to use a structure as a place of business for the
purpose of servicing or repairing motor vehicles, _ Section 4.108.
Jho...._hJe and c.nbustibJe Liquids
See. 29.I03.(a) G..-..L Storage, use and handling of f1ammllble or
combustible liquids shal1 be in accordance with the provisions of this
section and Article 79.
(b) ~ Inside of BuDdinp. Class I liquids shall not be dispensed
or transferred within a repair garage, except as provided in Section 79.903
(b).
When Class n and Class m-A Uquids are dispensed in lubrication or
service rooms of Group H, Division 4 garages, electrical and fuel-burning
equipment shall comply with Sections 79.9OS and 79.906.
For operations Involving cIispensing of fuel into the fuel tanks of motor
vehicles, _ Article 79, Division IX.
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(c) Storap and UIIe in BuDdinp with DrY -.....1.. ar Pits. When Class I
liquids are stored or used within a buUding having a basement or pit into
which fllImmllble vapors could travel, the basement or pit shall be
provided with ventDation designed to prevent the 8I'''"mulation of
fllImmllble vapors therein.
(d) Storap and Handline of IJqnids DraIned from Ve'tleles
1. Motor ftIIide fbeL Motor vehicle fuel shal1 not be drained in
Group B, Division 1 occupancies. Uquids drained from motor
vehicles fuel tanks in Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be
stored and handled as required for Class I Uqulds in accordance
with Article 79.
2. Lubri. ..11"1 aIL Lubricating 00 which bas been drained from
motor vehicles In Group B, Division 1 or Group H, Division 4
occupancies shall be stored and handled as required for Class moB
Uquids in accordance with Article 79.
3. MDed liquids. Mixtures of fuel and lubricating oU shall be
stored and handled as required for Class I Uquids in accordance
with Article 79.
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(e) StoIqe. Uquids stored inside of buDdlngs shall be kept in containers
or tanks compJyinc with Article 79, Divisions n and m. Uquids stored
Ordinance Number /360
outside shall be kept in containers or tanks complying with Article 79.
Division IV and V.
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Storage tanks shal1 be installed and maintained in accordance with Article
79. Tank fill lines terminating inside a buDding shall be equipped with a
nonremovable-type cap, such as a hinged cap.
(I) SpiD CantroI. Spill control shall be provided in accordance with
Section 79.115.
(g) Oily Waste MateriaIL Oily rags and similar materiaJs shall be stored
in metal, metal lined, or other approved containers equipped with tight-
fitting covers.
Souras ollplflnn
See. 29.104.
(a) ~aL Devices which generate a spark, flame or glow capable of
Igniting gasoline vapors shal1 not be located within 18 (eighteen) inches of
the Door.
Smoking and open flames shall be prohibited in areas used for servicing
internal combustion engines.
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(b) W.."..... Welding operations shall be conducted only in Group H,
Division 4 occupancies, and shal1 be in accordance with Article 49."
20.
Section 32.101 of the Uniform Fire Code (Scope) Is hereby amended by
adding an ending paragraph to read as follows:
"Tbe regulations of the State Fire Marshal for Jarge and small tents,
awnings, and other fabric enclosures also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 2 )"
21. Section 32.107 of the Uniform Fire Code (I1ame-l'ItanIaat TI.,..."'uonf and
Standards) is hereby amended by adding an ending paragraph to read as
follows:
"Tbe regulations of the State Fire Marshal for flame resistance and
labeling of all tents also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4.)"
22. Section 32.110 of the Uniform FIre Code (Standby I\...._,.,t) is hereby
amended by adding an ending paragraph to read as foUows:
"Tbe regulations of the State FIre Marshal for standby personnel in tents
with an occupant load of 500 or more also apply. (19 CCR Section 320)"
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23. Section 32.119 of the Uniform FIre Code (JI....s L~ Is hereby
amended by deleting "30 (thirty) feet" and substituting "50 lrd'tv) feet" in
its place at each occurrence.
24. Section 32.105 of the Uniform Fire Code (I._~'''-. }AI{ , and I"autibg)
is hereby amended by adding an ending paragraph to read as foUows:
This section applies to vehicles De( "'7 to the operation of a tent
establisbment. All other vehicles shall be parked at least 100 feet from
Ordinance Number Jc360
any tent; except vehicles parked on a public street shall park at least 20
(twenty) feet from any tent, In accordance with the regulations of the State
Fire Marshal. (19 CCR Section 312)"
25. Article 36 of the Uniform Fire Code (Dry Cleaning) is hereby deleted and
substituted with the following language:
"ARTICLE 36
DRY-CLEANING
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Scope
See. 36.101. Dry-cleaning plants and systems using only non........hutible
liquids and dry cleaning plants that are not accessible to the public which
use I'Il1mmllble and combustible liquids only for spotting shall be in
accordance with this article.
For other dry-clMnlng operations, see Article 79, Division xvn.
Permits
See. 36.102. For permits to engage in dry-deanl"l, see Section 4.108.
Dry.N.anhtg EqP.......1
See. 36.103. (a) Compatibility. Equipment used for dry-dll!llni"l shall be
compatible with the type of solvent utili""" and shall be installed in I
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
(b) SoIveat RallllllQg 9)............
1. Transfer. Tbe transfer and circulation of solvent shall be
through closed systems.
2. PUmps. Pumps used for the transfer or circulation of
solvent shall be designed with leakproof seals. Positive
displacement pumps shall be fitted with relief valves or
bypasses to prevent over-pressure.
3. I'I9I1lk.d pnlCedIwI. Flow and level sigbtgJasses shall be
protected against physical dllmllge.
4. ,......,... PIping, valves and sigbtgJasses shal1 be tested at a
minimum of 150 percent of the system's mll..mnum operating
pressure. Testing shall be in accordance with nationally
recognized standards. See Section 2.304 (b).
(c) Ilwh...... Ventllatlnn 9)...... Dry-t'lMnlng units shall be provided I
with an automatically activated exhaust ventilation system to
maintain a minimum of 100 feet per minute air velocity through the
Ioadin& door when the door is opened. Such systems for dry-
cleaning equipment shall be in accordance with Chapter 11 of the
Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code.
I'.XCD"uON: An externaJ exhaust ventilation shroud located
immediately outside the loading door may be used provided the air
now Is not less than 100 times the area of the door opening.
-Ordinance Number
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(d) c.nbustion Air. Combustion air for fuel-burning equipment shall
be taken from exterior openillgll that are located a minimum of 5
(five) feet from exhaust openlnp or dry-cleaning equipment.
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Stonge of SoIveot and Waste Solvent
See. 3U04.
(a) ~lIhle and C-hnstD-1e SuI...L Storage of fllImmllble and
combustible solvent and waste solvent shall be in accordance with
Article 79.
(b) N...........hn....hle SoIveot. Storage or noncombustible solvent and
waste solvent in excess or the exempt amount shall be in accordance
with Article 80.
Spo'I:.'K Op.....I..
See. 3U05
(a) Gede...L Tbe local application of flammllble or combustible liquids
for the removal of stains shall be in accordance with this section
and Article 79.
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(b) D......., at Work Stations. Dispensing of solvents shal1 be from
approved containers. Tbe amount of fllImmllble and combustible
liquid solvents at each work station shall not exceed 1 (one) gallon,
1 (one) pint of which may be in a plastic container."
26. Section 77.109 of the Uniform Fire Code (Other lIepIatians) is hereby
added to read as follows:
"Other 1I..,.1atLnooz
See. 77.109. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal ror explosives also
apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2)
Appendix VI-E or the UFC is adopted and shall be used for determining
the location of mllpDnes. Whenever the words RSee Appendix VI-E"
appear it shall mean "Annlv ^pnendhr VI-E"."
27. Section 77.201 of the Uniform Fire Code (Gb-.-n is hereby amended as
rollows:
A. Subsection (a), ~lIpDnes Required, Is hereby amended by adding
an encJing unt-ee to read as rollows:
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"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine quantity
limitations also apply. (19 CCR Sec:tion l566.4)"
B. Subsection (i), Storage with Other Materials, Is hereby amended by
adding an ending sentence to read as rollows:
"Blasting caps, electric blasting caps, detonating primers, and
primed cartridges shall not be stored in the same magazine with
other explosives. "
.ordinance Number )31:,0
C. Subsection (0), Yard Maintenance, is hereby amended by deleting
"25 (twenty-five) feet" and substituting "50 (fifty) feet" in its place.
28. Section 77 .202(a)of the Uniform Fire Code (BOItan Sales, General) is
hereby amended by adding a second sentence to the rll'St paragraph to I
read as follows:
"Tbe regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within buDdings
also apply. (19 CCR Section 1566.6)"
29. Section 77.203 of the Uniform Fire Code (Storage )If..........) is hereby
amended as follows:
A. Subsection (a), General, is hereby amended by adding an ending
paragraph to read as follows:
"Tbe regulations of the State Fire Marshal for m~e
classification, quantity limitations and construction also apply. (19
CCR Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5) The provisions of this
section may be used in place of the State Fire Marshal regulations
for classification and construction of magazines, if determined to
provide an acceptable aJterDative protection by the Chief."
B. Subsection (I), Indoor )If.........., is hereby amended by adding an
ending paragraph to read as follows:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within I
buUdings also apply. (19 CCR Section 1566.6)"
30. Section 77.301 or the UDiform Fire Code (U1Il and R~ is hereby
amended as follows:
A. Subsection (g), Other Regulations, Is hereby amended by adding an
ending paragraph to read as follows:
"Tbe regulations of the State Fire Marshal for use and handling of
explosives also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4)"
B. Subsection (i), Pnmatul"e Detonation Safeguards, is hereby
amended by adding an ending paragraph to read as follows:
"The regulations of the State FIre Marshal for precautions against
accidental dFhlltp also apply. (19 CCR Section 1568.8)"
31. Section 77.302 of the Uniform Fire Code (Transt>>uolldiba) Is hereby
amended by adding a begfnnlng paragraph to read as foUows:
"Pub6c and Pd.. Comeyance. Tbe regulations of the State Fire Marshal I
for transportation of explosives, including transportation in private
passenger vehicles, also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4,
Article 12)"
32. Section 77 ~ of the Uniform Fire Code (Explosive MateriaJs Terminals)
is hereby amended by adding a boogInnlng paragraph to read as foUows:
"Tbe regulations of the State Fire Marshal for explosives at termlnlll, also
apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9)"
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33. Section 77.305 of the Uniform Fire Code (Safety ...... ....,1.- for B~
ApntwI) is hereby amended as follows:
A. Add a begJnning paragraph to 77.305, Safety PI.... _..1_ for
Rlallfhtg ApatB, to read as foUows:
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"The regulations of the State FIre Marshal for miYlllg blasting
agents also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article
10)"
B. Delete Subsection (c), eo.ttudion, and substitute the following:
"(c) Cn.....~.......... BuUdings or other fadlities used for the mixing
of blasting agents shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal. (19 CCR Chapter
10 and 24 CCR Part 2)"
C. Amend Subsection (d), Compounding and MiDng, by adding an
ending paragraph to read as follows:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for mixer design and
blasting agent composition also apply. (19 CCR 1572.2 and
1572.3)"
34. Section 77.306 of the Uniform FIre Code (Water CellI, ar Slurry
ExpIosifts) is hereby added to read as follows:
I "Water Gels, ar SIuny ~......
See. 77.3Ofi. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for blast hole
loading, explosives InitiAtion, and water gels, or slurry explosives also
apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subebapter 4, Articles 7, I and 11; and
Subchapter 5, Article 17)"
35. Section 77 .406(a) of the Uniform Fire Code pin"....... and Jr.qD.....~.I,
Colll!ltn~ is hereby deleted and substituted with the following
language:
"(a) Con-d.,..rtioD. Operating buUdiugs or rooms shal1 be constructed in
accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, when quantities
of explosives exceed the aempt amounts as specified in the Uniform
BuUding Code as adopted in this Municipal Code. (19 CCR Chapter 10
and 24 CCR Part 2)"
36.
Section 77.407 of the Uniform Fire Code (0,...........) Is hereby amended
by adding a beginning paragraph to read as foUows:
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"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for on-site or remote processing
and storage of explosives, including elec:trlcal regulations, also apply. (19
CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 11; Subchapter 5, Article 17)"
37.
Section 78.203 of the Uniform Fire Code (Geaei.l, DispIa7B) is hereby
deleted and substituted with the following language:
"See. 7I.2CLl. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the
ft!Il:IlatiODS of the State Fire Marshal and the conditions of the permit as
approved by the Chief. (19 CCR Section 982)"
Ordinance Number /...~ bCJ
38. Section ".301(b) of the UDiform Fire Code (Genenl, Where Allowed) Is
hereby amended by adding an ending sentence to read as follows:
"Tanks shall be allowed in motor vehicle repair garages, which are not
regulated by Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, in accordance
with the requirements of this section." I
39. Section ".')07 of the Uniform Fire Code (Dninap and Waste ..-1) is
hereby deleted without substitution. Note: Sectioa 7!I.!I07 illlppJicable to motor
ft!bide luel-d/spt"oI... IIbotlooII wbIcb .... I'ellDI8ted by 'I'IIIe 24 eCR.
40. Section 86.101 of the Uniform Fire Code (Scope) is hereby amended by
adding an Exception 3 to read as follows:
"3. Pesticides which do not seeN the sempt amounts of Article 80."
41. Appendix I-A, Section 6., of the Uniform Fire Code (Life Safety
1teqDL.,.._.I.. for ~ BuDdinp Other Than lli&h-Rise, Bmoke
Det-c16a'1!1) is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection (e) to read as
foUows:
B(e). I-D+n and 1\II1Imt-.......... It shall be the responsibility of the
owner to supply, install and maintain all required smoke detectors. The
owner shall be responsible for annually testing all required smoke
detectors. U
42. Appendix I-B, of the Uniform Fire Code (Life Safety RequL....-.I.. for
~ lli&h-Rise BuiJdinp) is hereby amended by deleting Section 1., I
Scope, and substituting the following language:
"I. Scope. Tbese provisions apply to all existing high-rise buUdings
constructed prior to the adoption of this appendix, each having Doors used
for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access."
43. Appendix I-B, of the Uniform FIre Code (Life-Safety Requirements for
LidiQg mp.Rise Bulldi-qp) is hereby amended by deleting Section
6.(a)2., Spedf'1C l"tu.isiu..f and AJtenat:ives, S~ Provisions,
.A-~ SprinIden, and substituting the following language:
"2. ...-~ SprinkIen. An approved automatic fire-extlngulshing
system shall be installed throughout the buUdiq 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 on-site supply of water
equal to the bydrauHcaIJy c::akuJated sprinkler desip dll!ll'lllnd plus 100
gallons per minute additional for the total standpipe system shall be
provided. This supply shal1 be automatically avallable if the principal I
supply fails and shall have a duration of 30 (thirty) minutes.
Sprinkler control valves and waternow detecting devices shall be provided
at the lateral connection to the riser on each Door."
44. Appendix n-A, Section 17, of the Uniform FIre Code, (SUp.p......... and
Control of BazanIous Il'ire Areas, Clearance of Brush III' Veaet.di.e
Growth frum lI8adways), is hereby amended by identifying the first
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paragraph as Subsection (a) and adding a new Subsection (b) to read as
follows:
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"(b) Tbe Fire Chief may suspend enforcement and require reasonable
alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this article, if he
determines in any specific case that any of the following conditions Gist:
1. DiffIcult terrain
2. Danger of erosion
3. Presence of plants or wildlife included in any State or
Federal Resources agency, California Native Plant Society or
County approved list of rare, endangered or threatened
species of plants and/or wildlife.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees
5. Other unusual drcumstances that make strict compliance
with the clearance of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16
or 17 of this appendix undesirable or impractical."
45. Appendix n-A of the Uniform FIre Cod~, (Sullo~ .... and Contrul of
BazanIous FIre Areas), Is hereby amended by adding a new Section 25,
UIle 01 Equi..........l, to read as follows:
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"25. USE 011' EQUIPMENT
(a) 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 subsection (c) maintained
in effective working order, or the engine Is constructed,
equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
(b) Spark arresters aff'lXed 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 Dames or heat from the emaust
system to ignite any f1l1mmlllhle material.
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(c) A spark arrester Is a device which is constructed of
nonflllmmllble material speclfically for the purpose of
removing and J'Olflllnllll earhon and other f1ammllble
particles over 0.0232 of an inch in size from the exhaust now
of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon
fuels, or which is qualified and rated by the United States
Forest Service.
(d) Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck
tractors, buses, and pP~ vehicles, except motorcycles,
are not subject to this section if the emaust system is
equipped with a mumer as defined in the Vehicle Code of
the State of California.
(e) Turbocharged aoqgjnes are not subject to this section if all
exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel,
Ordinance Number ~
there Is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the
turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition."
46. Appendix n-A of the Uniform Fire Cod~, (Sutttta :..u and Control of
Hazardous liire Areas), is hereby amended by adding a new Section 26,
Notice of Spark A.a~ RequL....-.l, to read as follows:
"26. NOTICE 01' SPARK ARRB'l'OR REQUIREMENT
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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
baUee, 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 Uniform FIre
~ to use or operate the engine in, upon or acljoining any
hazardous fire area, unless the engine Is equipped with a spark
arrester, as dermed In Section 25, maintained in effective working
order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for
the prevention of fire. "
47. Appendix n-A of the Uniform Fire Code. (Su....-Amo and Control of
RII_''''''''' Jl'ire Areas), Is hereby amended by adding a new Section 27,
J!ueI MouIIfIooatinn Reqnh........I.. for New COI.4....ction, to read as follows:
"27. I'UEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IDR NEW
mNSTR.UCTION
All new buildings to be buUt or installed in a hazardous fire area
shall comply with the following:
1. Tbe Fuel Moclitication Plan shall be approved by the Chief
prior to the Issuance of a grading permit.
2. The Fuel Moclitication Plan shall be approved by the Chief
prior to the issuance of a buUding permit.
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change. Any alterations to the Fuel Modif'lC8tion Plan shall
be approved by the Chief.
4. All elements of the Fuel Moclitication Plan shal1 be
mlllnteined in accordance with the approved plan."
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48.
Appendix m-B of the Uniform FIre Code, (li'ire IIydnnt La--II.'IIS and
Distribution) is hereby amended by deleting Table No. A-m-B-l, Number
and Distribntion of fire BJdnudl., and substituting the following
language:
"TAIIUC JIO. Avm BI
NIlMBI!:Il AND UllSI:KURIl1ON OF IDlE IIYDRANl'S
OCCVPANCY
MAXIMIlM IlYDRANT
SPAaNG (nlIn')
MAXIMIlM DISTANCE JIIIOM
IlYDRANT 11) ANY POINT OF
'IBB AlUJYUOR OF A
ImII1C11ID (nlIn')
COMMERCIAI.oIINDUn1UA
150 FEET
300 FEET
RllSIDEN'DAL 01BER THAN
DETACHED ONE- AND TWO.
FAMD..Y DWELLINGS
300 FEET I
150 FEET ·
DETACHED ONE- AND TWO.
FAMD..Y DWELLINGS ·
300 FEET ·
250 FEET ·
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2.
In IUbdmsioas or ...0,",,- compleus, wen 811 the bul1diDp are protected with
BUtomatk: fire spriDIder systems, the Ip8Ciaa may be Iacreased to 500 feet.
In bnUdhv' prater:t.,d with aur-atic fire IpriDkIer systems, the -- may be
Iacreased to 250 feet.
EKeeptIoD: Isolated Residences (detacbed ODe- ud twu-18mlJy dwelliDp) IIeplIl'lded
from other dweIIiDas IIy . minimum 01.......... 01100 feet shall be evaluated on . eaR-
1Iy_ basis for lIIterIIIItive protectioa.
In IUbdirisioDs were 811 hames aad lIItal:bed JlIU'IIIIeI are protected with aur-atic
fire IpriDlder systems, the IJI8CiaI may be ID&:reased to liOO feet.
In buDcIiDp protected with lIUtomati&: fire IpriakIer systems, the 011..._ may be
lacrense1l to 300 feet. "
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4.
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49. Appendix V-A of the Uniform FIre Code, <Nationally Recognized
Standards of Good Pndice) is hereby deleted and substituted with the
following language:a
-APPENDIX V
ADOruw STANDARDS
L ADOPl'ION BY REFERENCE
(a) NFPA Standards. The NFPA Standards as listed in this section by
name and edition, and as publisbed by the National Fire Protection
Association, save and eKcept such portions as are hereinafter added,
deleted, modified or amended, are hereby adopted and incorporated
as fully as if set forth at Iengtb herein; and the provisions thereby
sbalI be controlling within the Dmits of the incorporated area of the
City of Seal Beach. One copy of each adopted Standard is on me
at the Orange County Fire Department, FIre Prevention Bureau
headquarters.
Ordinance Number
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1. NFPA llA Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion
Foam Systems, 1988 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
2. NFPA 12 Standard for Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing
Systems, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection (b). I
3. NFPA 12A Standard for Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing
Systems, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
4. NFPA 12B Standard for Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing
Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended by subsection (b).
5. NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
1989 Editinn, as IImended in subsection (b) and Section 2.
6. NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One- and Two-Family Dw..llillglil and MobUe
Homes, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 3.
7. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in
Height, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 4.
I. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and
Hose Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) I
and Section 5.
9. NFPA 16 Standard for Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and
Foam-Water Spray System, 1991 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b).
10. NFPA 16A Reeodldlended Practice for the Installation of
Closed-Head Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems, 1988 Edition,
as amended in subsection (b) and Section 6.
11. NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems,
1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
12. NFPA 17A Standard for Wet Chemical Extingulllhillg
Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended In subsection (b).
13. NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire
Pumps, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
14. NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private FIre
Service Mains and Tbeir Appurtenances, 1987 Edition, as I
amended in subsection (b).
15. NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary
Combustion F.qgJnes and Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 7.
16. NFPA SO Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer
Sites, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section
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17. NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 9.
18. NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991
Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 10.
19. NFPA 701 Standard Methods of FIre Tests for Flame
Resistent Textiles and Films.
20. NFPA 703 Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood
and FIre Retardant Coatings for BuUding Materials.
(b) Gedei:aI AmeDd.._.I... The amendments listed below apply to all of
the NFPA Standards adopted in subsection (a) above.
1.' NFPA Purpase. These NFPA Standards are adopted for
the purpose of establlghlllg design, installation, testing and
maintenance criteria for the subjects covered therein. Tbis
purpose takes priority over the purpose as stated in the
NFPA Standards.
2. NFPA EqJlanat'lb") Material. Explanatory material
included in the form of rme print notes, footnotes or
appendices to the NFPA Standards are for informational
purposes and are not adopted.
3.
NFPA AItenIative Material and 18'1lthods. The
provisions of section 2.301 of the Uniform Fire Code, as
adopted in this Municipal Code, shall be applied to all
requests to use alternate materials and methods to meet the
requirements of these standards.
4. NFPA ~1tIm.. The foUowing deflnitions shall be
applied to the NFPA Standards aDd take priority over any
similar definitions:
A. "Authority Having Jurisdiction" Is the officlal
responsible for the enforcement of the NFPA
Standard.
B. "Approved" shal1 be dermecl as specified in Section
9.103 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted in this
Municlpal Code.
C. "Labeled" and "Listed" shall be deflned as specified in
Section 9.114 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted in
this Municipal Code.
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NFPA Rele..........d ......1LototLn.. The publlcations
referenced in the text, the referenced publication chapters
and referenced pubncation appendices of the NFPA
Standards are hereby deleted and whenever a publication is
referenced it shal1 mean the foUowing as appropriate:
Ordinance Number ,,~~
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A. Tbe NFPA Standards as adopted in Subsection (a) and
Section 2.304 of the Uniform FIre Code as adopted in
this Municipal Code.
B. Tbe applicable Article of the Uniform FIre Code as
adopted in this Municipal Code.
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BuUding Code, Uniform Meebanical Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, or the Electrical Code as adopted in
this Municipal Code.
D. Whenever none of the doaunents listed above apply,
then nationally recopl'7ed standards or nationally
recognized engineering practices as approved by the
Chief shall apply.
6. ConfIidII Wwee4 NFPA and UFC or Other Adopted Codes
ar Standards. Whenever a 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 in this Municipal Code, the provisions of the latter
shall take precedence.
7.
NFPA AppeIIdkIes. All NFPA appendices are for
Informational purposes and are not adopted."
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section
1.(b), NFPA 13 Standard for the InstaUation of Sprlnkler Systems,
1989 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Add a subsection 1-7.1.1, BuiJcIinp ofUndeteo-lnecJ Use, to read
as follows:
"1-7.1.1 Baildinp oI'U.........1nIlIIJ UIe. When fire sprinkler
systems are required in buDdings 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.
Use is considered undetermined If not speclJied at time permit Is
issued.
Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater I
capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the new occupancy."
3. NFPA 13>> AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section
1.(b), NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of SpriDkler Systems
in One- and Two-Family Dwelllng.c and MobUe Homes, 1989
Edition, Is further amended as follows:
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(a)
Amend Section 3-1.1, Valves and DraIns, by deleting Exceptions
one and two without substitution.
(b)
Delete Section 3-2.1, 1\ lSSJO"e Gauges, and substitute with the
following language:
"3-2.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the
riser assembly."
(c)
Amend Section U, Alarms, by deJ..tI"l the exception without
substitution.
(d)
Amend Section 4-6, Ll- _linn of SprinJden, by deleting the
aceptions and substituting the following three aceptions and final
paragraph:
"Exception No.1: Sprinklers are not required in bathrooms not
aceeding 55 (fifty-five) square feet.
Exception No.2: Sprinklers are not required in small clothes
closets, linen closets and pantries where; the least dimension does
not aceed 3 (three) feet, the area does not aceed 24 (twenty-four)
square feet, and the walls and cellinII' are surfaced with
noncombustible or fire-resistive material as defined in the Uniform
Building Code as adopted in this Municipal Code.
Exception No.3: Sprinklers may be omitted from open attached
porches, carports and similar open attached stnIctures. Attached
garages shal1 be protected with listed quick-response sprinklers
spaced to protect a mllYInn.un area of 130 square feet. Tbese heads
are not required to be calculated, as part of the system, if the lines
are suppUed by the largest pipq in the system.
AU attics shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick-
response heads wbich shall be located to protect attic penetrations
created by access scutties or mechanical equipment. Crawl spaces,
intended for use as a living or storage area or when they aceed a
mJIY1mum height dimension of 5 (five) feet, shall be protected with
intermediate temperature quick-response heads."
4.
NFPA l3R AMENDm
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.(b),
NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprlnkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1989 Edition, Is
further amended as follows:
(a) Amend Section 2-6, ~ of SprinkJen. Exception No.4, as
follows:
"Exception No.4: Sprinklers may be omitted from penthouse
equipment rooms, crawl spaces, Door'.....J1"1 spaces, elevator shafts,
and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for Uving
purposes or storage. Sprinklers may also be omitted from attics
which are not located over dweJling units. "
Ordinance Number J.'~~
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5. NFPA 14 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.(b),
NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems,
1990 Edition, is further amended as follows:
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(a) Section 2-1.1(a), ~ Basis, is deleted and substituted with the I
following language:
"2.-1.1(a) Hydraulically designed to provide the required water
supplles at a mlnimlJDl residual pressure of 150 psi for Class I and
m systems and 65 psi for Class n systems at the topmost outiet."
(b) Section 2-1.1(b), ~ Bais, Is deleted without substitution.
(c) JI~VED
(d) Section 2-1.3, Class D, is amended by adding the words "~
(s~-nvel psi." to the end of the last sentence.
(e) Section 3-2, Number of Standpipes, Is amended by adding an
ending sentence to read as foUows:
"In addition to the requirements of this section the number of
standpipes shall be in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code
Section 10.510, as adopted in this Municipal Code.
(f) Section 3-2.2, Number 01 Standpipes, Is amended by deleting the I
exception without substitution.
(g) Section 3-3, Lo- an.lJI of Standpipes, Is amended by adding an
ending sentence to read as follows:
"In addition to the requirements of this section the location of
standpipes shall be in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code,
Section 10.510, as adopted in this Munidpal Code."
(b) Section 4-1.1, JIoBe Co4.JectL.as, GeoenI, is amended by deleting
"6 feet" and substituting "4 (fourlfeet" in its place.
(i) Section 4-4.3.1, u..e, JIoBe 1111"""", and Nozzles, Is amended by
deletiq the two exceptions without substitution.
(j) Section 4-4.3.2, u..e, JIoBe JI~, and Nozzles, Is amended by
deleting the exception without substitution.
(k) Section 4-7.1, ne .re I JonII..I_ Is amended as follows:
"4-7.1 Where flowing pressures at any hose valve outlet exceed 150 I
psi, an approved device shal1 be installed at the outiet to
reduce the pressure with required flow at the outlet to 150
psi. For Class I and Class m systems the approved device
shall not be capable of being alijusted to provide pressures
higher than 175 psi If available.
(I) Section 4-7.2, Fa. .re T.imlla'I.rjas, Is deleted without substitution.
Ordinance Number ;I~
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Section 4-7.3, Pia 1_" limitations, is amended as follows:
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"4-7.3 Where system pressures exceed 150 psi, a listed pressure
regulating device that regulates pressure under now and no-
now conditions shall be installed at the hose valve outlet.
The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure regulating
device shall not exceed the rated working pressure of the
device. Tbe pressure regulating device shall be so arranged
to regulate pressure at the hose valve outiet to a pressure not
exeeoodi1'\g 175 psi."
(n) Section 4-7.4, Pia _re Umll.IIo._, is added to read as foUows:
"4-7.4 When Class I and m standpipes are equipped with pressure
regulating devices per 4-7.1 and 4-7.3, each standpipe shall
be provided with an approved testldrain pipe to facilitate
functional flow testing of each pressure regulating device,
All materials and installations shall comply with the
provisions of Chapter 7 of this standard. Each test/drain
pipe shal1 be a minimum of 3 (three) inches and shall have
an approved inlet for each pressure regulating device. The
pipe shall be installed arUacent to the standpipe it serves, and
shall dillcharge to an approved location. Systems which are
equipped with auYllilllry on-site water supplies shal1 have the
test/drain pipe discharge back to the tank. "
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read as follows:
"In addition, all pressure regulating devices shall be tested for
compUance with the requirements of Section 5-3.2. "
(q) Section 8-2.1, h.iodic IdspertlRn, Is deleted and substituted with
the following language:
"1-2.1 Systematic periodic inspections shall be in accordance with
the California State FIre Marshal Regulations including State
Ucensing requirements (CCR Title 19). Functional now
testing shall include all pressure regulating devices and shall
assure proper callbration and setting of the devices."
6. NFPA 1M AMENDm
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.(b),
NFPA 1M, Recommended Practice for the Installation or Closed-Head
Foam-Water SprlnkIer Systems, 19B8 Edition, is further amended as
follows:
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read as follows:
"Whenever in this standard the word "recommended" Is used it
means "reauired" and whenever in this standard the word "should"
Is used it means "1bIII".
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7. NFPA37 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1'(b)'
NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion
Engines and Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Amend Section z..1.1.2.Z, General Ltdtlo., by deleting the last
paragraph without substitution.
(b) Amend Section z..1.1.2.3, Geoea.J Llk.llons, by deleting the last
sentence without substitution.
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"2-1.1.2.4 Doors, windows and louvered Op""lngs shall be located
on aterior waDs only. When such o,....lllgs are located below
op""l,,-p in another story or less than 10 (ten) feet from doors,
windows or louvered openlllgs of the same buDding they shall be
protected by a fire assembly having a 3/4 (tbrelHluarters) hour
rating. Such fire assemblies shall be fixed, automatic or self-
closing.
Combustion engines and gas turbines used for emergency power
shall not be located in a room or area used for any other purpose."
I. NFPA SO AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.(b),
NFPA SO, Standard for Bulle: 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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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.(b),
NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, is further
amended as specified in the Uniform FIre Code Standard 81-1, Part I, as
adopted in this Municipal Code.
10. NFPA 231C AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 1.(b),
NFPA 231C, Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, Is
further amended as specified in the Uniform FIre Code Standard 81-2,
Part I, as adopted in this Municipal Code.
SO. Appendix VI-E of the Uniform FIre Code ~m_~ Separation
nw-- far Elo.pIuod~e MataiaIs) is hereby amended as follows:
A.
A bp,ginnlllg paragraph Is added to read as follows:
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it means "reouired"."
B. Tbe first sentence of the first paragraph is deleted and substituted
with the roUowing language:
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"The following tables are adopted for use in applying Article 77."
SECTION 4. Tbe modifications to the Fire Code enacted In this ordinance
are merely a continuation of the Code of the City of Seal Beach. The changes and
modifications to the 1991 Uniform Fire Code, as recommended by the City of Seal
Beach BuUding Official, are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the
following unique local topographic, geologic and climatic conditions:
1. Tbe City of Seal Beach is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type
climatic zone. It annually experiences extended periods of high
temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot dry foelm (Santa Ana)
winds, which may reach speeds up to 70 m.p.h, are also common to the
area. Tbese dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid
spread of even small fires originating in high density housing and
vegetation, creating a need for increased levels of fire protection.
2. Water demand in this densely populated area far aceeds 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 mDlion over the next quarter of a
century with 50 percent of that growth centered in southern California.
These drought conditions create a need for fire protection systems which
will reduce the amount of water needed for fire fighting.
3.
Due to its high density development and the influx of visitors to its
beaches, the City of Seal Beach bas tramc and circulation congestion.
4. The City of Seal Beach Is developed with certain large
commercial/industrial buUdings, with certain horizontal dimensions of 300
feet or greater. Portions of these buDdIngs cannot be reached with a r1l'e
hose line on initial attack.
5. Tbe City of Seal Beach bas an urban atmosphere which Is reftected in
buUding and buDding compla design and features. Landscaping and
other buDding features often preclude or greatiy limit approach or
operational access by fire department vehicles.
6. Tbe City of Seal Beach is located in an area of high seismic activity,
p1....1c zone 4. Tbe Newport-Inglewood Fauit, located witbin the
boundaries of the city, poses the greatest hazard to life and property. It is
believed this fault Is capable of generating a maximum cred1'ble 7.5
magnitude earthquake. Because of the city's degree of urbanization and
location on a llU\ior fault, the risk of stmctural IIlImllgf! and loss of life
due to ground shaking Is considerable.
7.
MJUor earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic now
and fires. During a nuqor earthquake, r1l'e department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to rlre5 would be
complicated and in some cases impossible.
I. Tbe above conditions make it necrrspl'Y to require more extensive on-site
r1l'e extinguishing systems in order to protect occupants and property and
to provide a degree of protection from fires even if water mains are
damaged or destroyed..
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SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause
or phrase of tbJs ordinance or any part hereof 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. Tbe City CouncU 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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Mayor
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereb)' certify
that the Ii regoing Ordinance is an original copy of Ordinance Number /3(00 on
me in e 0 Ice of e CitY Clerk, introduced at a meeting held on the /If!)!!ol day
of , 1992, and passed, approved and ~y the City
un City of Seal ch at a meeting held on the - day of
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ABSENT: Coundlmembers
and do hereby further certify tbt Ordinance Number ~ bas been published
pursuant to the Seal Beach City Charter and Reso1n Number 2836.
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printed and published weeklY In the
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Orange
I am a citizen of the United States
and a resident of the County afore-
said; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or Inter-
ested In the above-entitled matter.
I am the principal clerk of the printer
of the SEAL BEACH JOURNAL a
newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published weeklY In the
City of Seal Beach. County of Orange
and which newspaper has been
adjudged a newspaper of general
circulation by the Superior Court of
the County of Orange, State of
California, under the date of 2/24175.
Case Number AB2583; 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:
, ~/)-I:t:ht~_ g
all in the year 19..i2....
I certify (or declare) under penalty of
perjury that the foregoing Is true and
correct.
Dated ~ Seal eea:hl;+ni.a,
this ..3 day of . 19.,i2...
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Signature
PUBLICATION PROCESSED BY:
THE JOURNAL NEWSPAPERS
216 Mlln Street
P.O. Box 755
Sell Belch, CA 90740
(213}430-7555
This space for for the County Clerk's
Filing Stamp
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Proof of Publication of
PUBLIC NOTICE/Summary Ordinance
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