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AGENDA REPQRT
DATE:
October 22 2007
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
TIiRU:
David Carmany, City Manager
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Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
D!lrik Doggett, Building Official
FROM:
SUBJECT: ADQPTIQN QF 2007 CALIFQRNIA BUILDING CQDES
INTRQDUCTIQN QF QRDINANCE 1562 AND
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING
SUMMARY QF REQUEST:
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1. Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1562 adopting by reference the
2007 California Building Codes, and other applicable uniform construction codes
entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach, California Amending the Municipal Code of
the City of Seal Beach by Deleting Title 9, Chapter 9.60, Building Code, in its Entirety
and Adopting a New Title 9, Chapter 9.60, Building Code, that will Adopt by Reference
the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, IncOIporating the 2006 "International
Building Code," Including Appendix Chapter 1, B, D, F, I and J; the California
Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, IncOIporating the 2006 "Uniform Plumbing Code,"
Including Appendix 1, A and L; the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition,
Incorporating the 2006 ''Uniform Mechanical Code," Including Appendix 1; the
California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, IncOIporating the 2005 "National Electrical
Code"; the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, IncOIporating the 2006 "International
Fire Code," Including Appendix Chapter 1, B, and C; the ''International Property
Maintenance Code," 2006 Edition; the ''Pniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub
Code," 2006 Edition; the ''Uniform Solar Energy Code," 2006 Edition; the "Califomia
Energy Code," 2007 Edition; the ''California Elevator Safety Construction Code," 2007
Edition; the ''California Historical Building Code," 2007 Edition; the "California
Existing Building Code," 2007 Edition; the "California Referenced Standards," 2007
Edition; and the "California Administrative Code," 2007 Edition; and
2. Schedule a public hearing for November 13, 2007 and direct the City Clerk to cause
notice thereof to be published in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.3
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Agenda Item E E
Adoption of 2007 Construction Codes-
Introduce Ordinance No. 1562 and
Schedule Public Hearing for November 13, 2007
City Couru:il Staff Report
October 22, 2007
BACKGRQUND:
Approximately every three years the California Building Standards Commission (BSC)
updates the Uniform Codes governing construction practices in the State of Califomia.
Affected state agencies review these codes, amend them, and the BSC adopts them in the
California Administrative Code, Title 24. After the State Code is published, every City
and County throughout the state has an opportunity to adopt the Codes with more
stringent local amendments based on local geological, topographical and/or climatic
conditions.~ These local amendments are to be adopted within 6 months of the BSC
adopti~n, which will require the City to adopt the proposed amendments by January 1,
2008.
This proposed Ordinance includes these more stringent local amendments, most of which
are proposed upgrades to the structural steel seismic provisions and amendments
proposed by the Orange County Fire Authority amending the California Building Code.
The City's building official has been a participant in the Uniformity Committee of the
Orange Empire Chapter of leBO. As a result, the amendments have been limited to
those proposed by the Uniformity Committee and the Orange County Fire Authority, and
to those previously adopted local amendments that are still applicable. These proposed
amendments are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of
Seal Beach due to the local geological, topographical and climatic conditions. They do
not involve a change in fees.
In order to adopt the latest California Codes, the City must follow the procedure set forth
in Section 50022.3 of the Government Code. After first reading of the title of the
Ordinance a public hearing is scheduled by the City Council. Notice of this hearing must
follow the procedure prescribed by Section 6066 of the government Code, e.g., once a
week for two successive weeks with at least five days between publication dates. The
Ordinance may be adopted after the public hearing. If the City Council determines to
adopt the proposed code amendments on November 13, they would become effective on
January 1,2008.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None, complies with provisions of law to ensure the Uniform Codes are updated pursuant to
Health and Safety Code ~ 18941.5. No changes in construction fees currently in effect are
proposed.
RECQMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance Number 1562 and direct staff to schedule for public hearing and
adoption at the November 2007 Council meeting.
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Adoption 0/2007 Construction Codes-
Introduce Ordinance No. 1562 and
Schedule Public Hearing/or November 13, 2007
City Council Staff Report
October 22, 2007
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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David Carmany
City Manager
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Darik Doggett
Building Official
Attachment:
Ordinance Number 1562, An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach,
California Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Seal Beach
by Deleting Title 9, Chapter 9.60, Building Code, in its Entirety and
Adopting a New Title 9, Chapter 9.60, Building Code, that will
Adopt by Reference the California Building Code, 2007 Edition,
Incorporating the 2006 "International Building Code," Including
Appendix Chapter 1, B, D, F, I and J; the California Plumbing Code,
2007 Edition, Incorporating the 2006 "Uniform Plumbing Code,"
Including Appendix 1, A and L; the California Mechanical Code,
2007 Edition, Incotporating the 2006 "Uniform Mechanical Code,"
Including Appendix 1; the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition,
Incorporating the 2005 ''National Electrical Code"; the California
File Code, 2007 Edition, Incotporating the 2006 "International File
Code," Including Appendix Chapter 1, B, and C; the "International
Property Maintenance Code," 2006 Edition; the "Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code," 2006 Edition; the
"Uniform Solar Energy Code," 2006 Edition; the "California Energy
Code," 2007 Edition; the "California Elevator Safety Construction
Code," 2007 Edition; the "Califomia Historical Building Code,"
2007 Edition; the "California Existing Building Code," 2007 Edition;
the "California Referenced Standards," 2007 Edition; and the
"California Administrative Code," 2007 Edition
2007 Cod. Adoptlon.CC SR
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Adoption of 2007 Construction Codes-
Introduee Ordinance No. 1562 and
Schedule Public Hearing for November 13, 2007
City Council Staff Report
October 22, 2007
ATTACHMENT 1
QRDINANCE NUMBER 1562
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~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY QF SEAL BEACH BY DELETING TITLE 9,
CHAPl'ER 9.60, BUILDING CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
ADOPTING A NEW TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.60, BUILDING
CODE, THAT Wll..L ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 ''INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1,
B, D, F, I AND J; THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CQDE,
2007 EDITION, INCORPORATING THE 2006 "UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX 1, A AND L;
THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDmON,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 ''UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX 1; THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION, INCORPQRATlNG
THE 2005 "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE"; THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 "INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, B, AND C;
THE ''INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE," 2006 EDmON; THE ''UNIFORM SWIMMING
POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE;' 2006 EDmON; THE
"UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE," 2006 EDITION; THE
"CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE
"CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR SAFETY CQNSTRUCTION
CODE," 2007 EDmON; THE "CALIFORNIA mSTORICAL
BUILDING CODE," 2007 EDmON; THE "CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE
"CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS," 2007
EDITION; AND THE "CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE," 2007 EDITION
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1562
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
BY DELETING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.60, BUILDING
CODE, IN ITS ENTIR.ETY AND ADOPTING A NEW
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.60, BUILDING CODE, THAT
WILL ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA
B~DING CODE, 2007 EDITION, INCORPORATING
'rHE 2006 "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,"
INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, B, D, F, I AND
J; THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007
EDITION, INCORPORATING THE 2006 ''UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE," INCLvPING APPENDIX 1, A
AND L; THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
2007 EDITION, INCORPORATING THE 2006
"UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE," INCLUDING
APPENDIX 1; THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2007 EDITION, INCORPORATING THE 2005
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE"; THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 ''INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1,
B, AND C; THE "INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE," 2006 EDITION; THE
"UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TIJB
CQDE," 2006 EDITION; THE ''UNIFORM SOLAR
ENERGY CODE," 2006 EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA
ELEVATOR SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CODE," 2007
EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA mSTORICAL
BUILDING CODE," 2007 EDITIQN; THE
"CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE," 2007
EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA REFERENCED
STANDARDS," 2007 EDITION; AND THE
"CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE," 2007
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Ordinance Number 1562 .-
Adoption a/California Codes, 2007 Editions .-
City a/Seal Beach
Effective January 1, 2008
THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOllOWS:
SECTION 1. Title 9 Public Property, Public Works and Building Regulation, Chapter
9.60 Building Code, of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety and
replaced witn:-a new Chapter 9.60 Building Code to read as follows:
"Chapter 9.60 Building Code
9.60.005. Codes Adopted by Reference.
A. Except as hereinafter provided in this chapter, the codes listed below are
adopted by reference as the Building and Safety Code of the City of Seal Beach:
California Building Code, 2007 Edition, Incorporating the 2006 "International Building
Code," including Appendix Chapter 1, B, 0, F, I and J.
California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006 "Uniform Plumbing
Code," including Appendix 1, A and l.
California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006 "Uniform Mechanical
Code," including Appendix 1.
California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2005 "National Electrical
Code."
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California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006 "International Fire Code,"
including Appendix Chapter 1, B, and C.
"International Property Maintenance Code," 2006 Edition.
.Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code," 2006 Edition.
"Uniform Solar Energy Code," 2006 Edition.
"California Energy Code," 2007 Edition.
.Califomia Elevator Safety Construction Code," 2007 Edition.
"California Historical Building Code," 2007 Edition.
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Ordinance Number 1562
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.California Existing Building Code," 2007 Edition.
"California Referenced Standards," 2007 Edition.
"California Administrative Code," 2007 Edition.
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B.. 'One copy of each of the above codes shall be maintained by the city clerk
for use arid examination by the public.
C. All amendments to codes adopted herein by reference shall be
considered as part of the Building and Safety Code.
9.60.010
Applicability; Exceptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the construction, removal, alteration,
moving or repair of any work or equipment on any premises within the city except work:
A.
Of the federal government, the state or the county.
Located on property owned by a public school district.
Located primarily in the public way.
B.
C.
D.
Consisting of public utility wiring.
E.
Otherwise specifically excepted by this code.
9.60.015
Engineering Data.
Computations, related diagrams and other engineering data sufficient to show the
correctness of the structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other plans shall be
submitted when required by the building official.
9.60.020
Building Permit Requirement.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any
building or structure or cause or permit the same to occur unless a separate building
permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official.
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B. Paragraph A shall not apply to the following:
1. Structures placed in public streets, alleys and sidewalks pursuant
to a public works permit, except those regulated by Chapter 32, Encroachment Into The
Public Right-Of Way, and Chapter 33, Safeguards During Construction of the Califomia
Building Code.
'2. Buildings or structures owned by the federal government, the state,
the countY, a public school district, or any other building and/or structures exempt under
state law (Le., hospitals, nursing homes, etc.).
3. Work done by city employees on city-owned or leased structures.
4. Waterfront and marine structures for which a public works permit
has been obtained.
5. Masonry planter boxes not more than 18-inches in height.
6.
Fences less than 36-inches in height above grade.
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7. Unroofed walks, platforms, driveways and slabs not more than 18-
inches above grade and not over any basement or story below located on private
property.
building.
8. Application of hot or cold paint or other roof coating on a roof of a
9. Installation of a row of ceramic tile not exceeding 6-inches in height
around a bathtub or a laundry tub.
installation.
10. Replacement of broken or damaged ceramic tile in an existing
11. Plaster patching not in excess of 10 square yards of interior or
exterior plaster.
12. Installation or removal of a household type or single installation unit
system or refrigeration that is self-contained and hermetically sealed, a single type of
refrigeration of 22 cubic feet capacity or less, N.E.MA rating, that is self-contained,
that em'ploys no other type of refrigerant than Freon or methyl chloride, a single unit _
type of refrigeration of 15 cubic feet capacity or less, N.E.M.A. rating, that employs ..
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sulphur dioxide refrigerant.
13. Pools not over 18-inches in depth, where there is no electrical or
plumbing installation.
14. Any portable heating appliance.
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Any portable ventilating equipment.
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16. Any portable comfort cooling unit.
17. Any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any comfort heating or
cooling equipment regulated by this code.
18. Replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance
that does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements
of this code.
19. Any portable evaporative cooler.
20. Any refrigeration equipment for which a permit has been issued
pursuant to this code.
21. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided,
however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe be or become
defective such that it is necessary to remove and replace the same with new material,
the same shall be considered new work and a permit shall be procured and inspections
made as hereinafter provided.
22. Clearing of stoppage or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or
fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement
of valves, pipes or fixtures.
23. One story detached accessory buildings, limited to: prefabricated
tool and storage sheds not exceeding 120 square feet, and playhouses and similar
structures not exceeding 50 square feet.
24. Oil derricks.
25. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5-feet high.
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26. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
27. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
28. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery.
29. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3
Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the
capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
9.60.025
Transporting Buildings.
A. Any person proposing to transport a building into the city from outside the city, or
to transport a building from a location within the city to another location within the city,
shall submit the following to the building official:
1.
Three copies of plans containing the following:
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a. Site plan of the lot to which the building is to be located with
the building shown on the lot.
b. Foundation plan.
c. Complete floor plan and all elevations.
d. All electrical, gas and water facilities in the building as well
as the service location of same.
e. Location of sewer service into the building.
2. Information as to when the building was built and the applicable
codes in effect at the time.
3. Copies of building permits if available.
4. Name of legal owner of building and destination site.
5. Any other information required by the building official to determine _
the safety of the building. _
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B. The building official shall physically inspect the building prior to its
transportation to assess whether it is safe or may be made safe. The building official
may impose conditions designed to eliminate safety hazards.. The owner of the
building shall agree in writing to make such changes prior to the issuance of the moving
permit.
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c. . 'the owner shall post a bond (surety or cash) with the city, in favor of the
city for the cost of work required to be done in order to comply with the conditions of the
moving permit. Upon fulfilling all conditions imposed on the moving permit and
issuance of certificate of occupancy, any unused portion ofthe bond will be returned to
the owner.
D. The owner shall pay building permits and plan 'check fees based on the value of
work to be done.
E. The building department shall Inspect all work.
F. Upon issuance of the moving permit, the owner shall submit to the public
works department an application for all necessary transportation permits to physically
move the building into and through the city. The owner shall obtain such permits,
approved by the public works department and police department, prior to commencing
transportation.
G. No building shall remain on any street for longer than 8 hours. Owner
shall install and maintain in working order red lights as approved by the police
department and city engineer if it can be reasonably foreseen that the building will be
left on the street or right-of-way during darkness. .
H. The building official shall review the application, plans and specifications
for all building, mechanical, plumbing, sewer and/or electrical permits.. Such plans
shall be reviewed by other departments of the city to check compliance with the laws
under their jurisdiction. The building official shall issue the permit if the applicant has
paid all necessary fees and the official is satisfied that the work described in a permit
application and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and
other pertinent laws.. When the building official issues the permit, the word
"APPROVED" shall be endorsed or stamped on both sets of plans and specifications.
All work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. Approved plans and
specifications shall not be changed without prior, written authorization from the building
official:.
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The building official may issue a building, plumbing, sewer or electrical permit for the
construction of part of the building before the full plans and specifications for the entire
building have been submitted or approved. Issuance of any permit prior to approval of
the full plans does not raise any inference that the permit for the entire building will be
granted.
On existing premises on which swimming pool installations are to be altered, repaired,
or renovated: deviations from the provisions of this code are permitted if necessary and
first approved by the building official.
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the building
official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in the plans and specifications
or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in
violation of this code or from revoking any certificate or approval when issued in error.
Nothing contained in this code shall be construed to restrict the use, nor to require any
person to reinstall, reconstruct, alter, change or remove any structural, plumbing,
mechanical or electrical wiring or equipment that complied with laws of this jurisdiction _
in effect before the effective date of this code, unless the same is dangerous, unsafe or .,
hazardous to life or property.
Additions or alterations to, and alterations and renewals of existing installations, shall
be made in compliance with the provisions of this code.
I. Permits required by this code shall be issued to the follOWing:
1. A person who both:
a. Holds a valid unexpired and unrevoked contractor's license
as issued by the state contractor:s licensing board plus a city business license.
b. Files a certificate of worker's compensation insurance, or a
certificate of exemption from worker's compensation insurance.
2. An owner of any single family building, Ii:t~
~~_~, who contracts for such a project with a licensed and
insured contractor or contractors. Electrical, sewer, mechanical and plumbing permits
shall be issued to licensed contractors only.
J. Any permit required by this code may be issued to any owner to do any _
work regulated by this code in a structure, inCluding the usual accessory buildings and .,
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quarters in connection with such structure, provided that all of the following criteria are
satisfied:
1. The owner shall personally purchase all material and shall
personally, or through the owner's employees, perform all labor in connection therewith.
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2. : Such structure, ,
_, is not intended or offered for sale.
3. The owner files a certificate of consent to self-insure, or a
certificate of worker's compensation insurance, or a certificate of exemption from
worker's compensation insurance.
4. The owner shall complete and return prior to permit issuance an
owner-verification form as required by Califomia Health and Safety Code Section
19831 , and as prepared or amended by the building official.
K. Any person regularly employing 1 or more joumeymen mechanics and/or
maintenance men for installing, altering, maintaining or repairing on such person's
commercial or industrial buildings and premises, shall make monthly reports within 15
days following the end of each month covering all installations, additions or alterations
and shall pay for each the permit fees provided for by this code. All such work shall be
installed and done in accordance with the provisions of this code; and such work shall
be sUbject to inspection by the building official to the same extent as all other similar
work for which such inspection is provided. Such person shall provide drawings,
updated monthly, to the building official for any project valued in excess of $200. A
written request, approved by the building official, shall be submitted in advance of this
program.
L. No person shall allow any other person to do or cause to be done work under a
permit secured by a permittee except persons in the permittee's employ.
9.60.030
Retention of Plans.
A. One set of building official-approved plans, specifications and computations shall
be retained by the building official as required by state law, and 1 set of approved plans
and specifications shall be retumed to the applicant, which set shall be kept on the site
of such building or work at all times during which the authorized work is in progress.
This set of approved plans (plus future plans or changes that the building official has
stamped approved) shall be the only plan used for inspections required by this chapter.
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B. Plans submitted for checking for which no permit is issued, and on which no
action is taken by the applicant for 180 days, may be returned to the last known
address of the applicant, or destroyed by the building official. The building official may
extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of 180 days upon request by the
applicant showing that uncontrollable circumstances have prevented action from being
taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on
the plans, a ~yment of a new plan check fee shall be made.
9.60.035 ' Building Fees.
A. A fee for each building, sewer, electrical and demolition permit shall be paid as
per the fee schedule established by city council resolution. The determination of value
or valuation shall be made by the building official in accordance with city council
resolution.
B. In addition to any other penalty imposed, any person who shall commence
work for which a permit is required without first having obtained the permit shall, if
subsequently granted the permit, pay double the permit cost fixed to such work plus a _
special investigation fee if a special investigation is required. This provision shall not _
apply to emergency work when it has been proven to the satisfaction of the building
official that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a
permit before commencement. In all cases of emergency work, a permit must be
obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay, a
double permit fee shall be charged.
C. The fee for supplementary permits to cover any additional valuation for work
included in the original permit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the
original permit and the fee which would have been required had the original permit
included the entire valuation. Plan check fees shall be paid for the supplementary
work. The fee for a building permit authorizing changes from approved plans or
specifications shall be the fee required for a valuation equal to the increase in valuation
caused by the change, but no refund shall be made if the change causes a reduction in
valuation.
9.60.040
Plan Checking Fees.
When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $1,000 and a plan is required
to be s~bmitted, a plan checking fee shall be paid to the building official at the time of _
submitting plans and specifications for checking. The plan checking fees shall be as _
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9.60.045
Demolition Permit Fees.
Demolition permit fees, as established by city council resolution, shall be paid prior to
the demolition of e buildings or portions thereof, including sewer, plumbing, electrical
and mechani!3B1 installations, or portions thereof., .
9.60.050
Inspections.
A. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be sUbject to
inspection by the building official, and certain types of construction shall have
continuous inspection by special inspectors as specified in this chapter. The permittee
shall coordinate the sequence of on-site construction between and with the
subcontractors or the electrical, plumbing, mechanical or sewer contractors working
concurrently with a general contractor. The permittee's agent shall be a fully authorized
employee or official of the permittee with complete control of the permittee's employees
and the subcontractors; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to (i)
an electrical, plumbing, mechanical or sewer permittee not working concurrently with a
general contractor; or (ii) work being coordinated by a construction manager or owner's
representative or by an owner.
B. The building official, upon notification from the permittee, shall make the
following inspections of swimming pools and shall either approve that portion of
construction as completed, or shall notify the permittee wherein the same fails to
comply with the law. The following inspections are required:
1. Special Inspection: A special inspector as specified in this chapter
shall be present at all times during gunite operations to assess whether steel, piping,
steps, skimmer, drain and other elements imbedded in the gunite is in accordance with
the approved plan and the gunite complies with Chapter 17, Structural Tests and
Special Inspections, Califomia Building Code. The special inspector shall forward the
inspection reports, including results of cylinder tests, to the building official. The
building official's approval shall be conditioned on the street right-of-way being clean
and clear of construction materials.
2. Preplaster Inspection: (After the special inspection report and
laboratory test report is satisfactory, 3,000 p.s.i.) To be made when all fence and gates
are installed.
3.
Final Inspection: To be made when all work pertaining to pool is
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complete. Approval is conditioned on the street being clear and clean and on damaged
street elements being repaired.
C. In addition to the called inspections, specified above, the building official may
make or require any other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance
with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the building
department. For the purpose of determining compliance, the building official may cause
any stru~ure' to be reinspected.
D. The notification by the permittee to make an inspection shall signify that
the required work is complete, all work was coordinated between all trades by the
permittee, and to the best of the permittee's knowledge complies with the applicable
referenced code. The permittee shall accompany the inspector and shall note and
assure correction of deficiencies. The permittee shall notify the building official that
deficiencies (if any) are completed and a reinspection is required in which case the
requirements of the preceding sentence refers to the reinspection.
E. It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspection regulated by this _
code to provide access to and means for proper inspection. The building official shall _
not be liable for any expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material
required to allow the inspection.
F. When any reinspection is required due to the negligence of the permittee or
other responsible persons, or due to the failure of such parties to comply with previous
correction instructions, a fee may be charged by the building official prior to each
reinspection in accordance with city council resolution.
G. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit to make
sure that the work will stand the tests prescribed in this code before the above
notification is given.
9.60.055
Excessive Inspections.
If in the opinion of the building official, the work is not being coordinated or executed by
the permittee, which then requires an inordinate number of reinspections, or corrections
called for are not made, or the work deviates from the approved set of plans or the
building code, the applicant shall pay a reinspection fee as established by city council
resolution.
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A. In addition to the inspections to be made as specified in this chapter, the owner
shall employ a special inspector who shall be present at all times during construction of
the types of work noted in Chapter 17, Special Tests and Special Inspections, of the
California Building Code.
B. :An occupant, owner or prospective owner of a building or structure may
apply for ii1n inspection of the building or structure. Such person shall deposit an
amount determined by the building official. The building inspector(s) shall be assured
there will be no opposition in entering the building when conducting the inspection. The
inspector(s) shall not enter crawl spaces. All areas shall be accessible and open for the
inspector(s) to observe. The applicant or such person's representative shall
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C. The inspector shall issue a written report based on the building code
standards for portions of the building observed by the inspector(s). The inspector may
report regarding concealed portions or inaccessible portions of the building upon visible
evidence. Unsafe conditions observed will be processed as prescribed by the building
code.
D. The fees shall be as set by city council resolution.
9.60.065
California Building Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Califomia Building Code, as adopted
by this chapter:
A. SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS is amended by adding the following definitions to
read as follows:
"ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or more sides."
"EXPOSED SIDE. For the purpose of applying requirements to structures in special fire
protection area/very high fire hazard severity zones, the exposed sides of a structure
shall be defined as the exterior wall of a structure for which a 100 foot (480 mm)
perpendicular line drawn from any portion of that wall intersects the fuel modification
zone or any forest-covered, brush-covered, grass-covered area or other land covered
with combustible vegetation. The two exterior walls adjoining this wall shall also be
considered "exposed sides" for the purpose of applying requirements..
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application of fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall be determined in
accordance with the CBC definition for "Floor Area, Gross." For Group R-3 occupancies
portions of the structure not required to be protected by the automatic sprinkler system
do not need to be included into the floor area calculation."
"RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDITION. In special fire protection areas, any existing
building undergoing construction/room addition within any two-year period, in which the
area of reconstruction is 75 percent or more prior to the submittal of a building permit
applicatio-n, shall comply with all the code provisions for new construction and
appendix."
"SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA. Any geographic area designated by the Fire
Code Official which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather
and structure density which potentially increases the possibility of wildland conflagration
fires."
"UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE. Includes structures with a roof and no more than one
side and structures having no roof or other covering. Unenclosed structures include _
patio covers, decks, and balconies." _
1. Section 202 DEFINITIONS is amended by revising the definition of HIGH.RISE
BUILDING, item 2, "High-rise structure" from 75 feet to 55 feet to read as follows:
2. "High-rise structureD means every 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 floor level having building access. (See Section 413.1.2), except
buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 1250."
B. CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION is amended by adding
a new Section 313 Fences as follows
1. SECTION 313 FENCES is added to read as follows:
"SECTION 313 FENCES
313.1. Fences.
1. All fences shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
2. Masonry fences shall comply with the proviSions of Chapter 21.
3. Wood fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 23.
4. Concrete fences shall comply with the proviSions of Chapter 19.
5. Steel fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 22.
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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.-
313.2 City standards. The fence design shall comply with the City of Seal Beach
standards, cqpies of which are available at the Building Department.
313.3 Coinpliance with other provisions. The height, location, construction and other
characteristics of fences on property zoned manufacturing or commercial shall comply
with fire, health, planning, traffic, zoning and building laws and codes. Plans for such
fences must be approved by the chief, traffic engineer, and planning director in addition
to the building official.
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313.4 Pool fences. . 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 (102 mm), and the
distance between horizontal members, accessible from the exterior, shall not be less
than 4 feet 6 inches. Fences or walls shall be located a sufficient distance from any
structure, shrubbery or tree, or hillside grade which could be used to scale the fence or
wall. Gates and doors opening through such enclosures shall be self-closing and self-
latching with release located on the pools ide 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, public swimming pools under
continuous supervision may be operated with gates or door unlocked. Except for
single-family residences, the fence and walls shall be so locked as to allow access to all
living units without entering the pool enclosure. The fence or walls shall serve to isolate
the pool from other activities and structures and shall be located within 50 feet of the
pool. Gates in such enclosures shall be located in view of the pool. A building wall
without doors may be used as part of such pool enclosures when within 50 feet to the
main front door 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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OCCUPANCY is revised as follows:
1. Section 403.10.2 Standby power loads and Section 403.11.1 Emergency
power loads are modified by moving #2 from 403.10.2 Standby power loads and
placing it in 403.11.1 Emergency power loads. The revised Sections read as follows:
"403.10.2 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby power loads:
Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.8;
Electricalry powered fire pumps and
Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Sections 1007.4 and
3003."
"403.11.1 Emergency power loads. The following are classified as emergency power
loads:
1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10;
Elevator car lighting;
Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
Automatic fire detection systems; _
Fire alarm systems; and _
Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures."
2. Section 412.5.1 Definitions is amended by adding a definition for emergency
helicopter landing facilities on high-rises which will reference applicable Fire Code
provisions and is to read as follows:
"EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area on
the roof of a high-rise building that is not intended to function as a helicopter or helistop
but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in emergency
operations, in accordance with California Fire Code Section 1108. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) approval is not required for an EHLF."
D. CHAPTER 7 FIRE RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION is revised as
follows:
1. Section 701A.1 Scope is amended by adding the following sentence to the end
of the section to read as follows:
.Section 701A.1 Scope. (The entire section remains unchanged). The entire chapter is
effective January 01, 2008 regardless of delayed implementation date adopted by the
office of SFM or CBSC."
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2. Section 702A DEFINITIONS, WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA is
revised to read as follows:
. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA is a geographical araa identified by the state
as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zoneu in accordance with the Public Resources Code
Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, or
other araas qesignated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfiras
including Special Fire Protection Areas and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. See
Section 706A for the applicable raferenced Sections of the Government Code and the
Public Resources Code..
E. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS is revised as follows:
1. Section 903.2 Where required is amended to read as follows:
.Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section as
follows:
New buildings: In addition to the requirements of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.13,
approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided
when the gross area of the building exceeds 5,000 square feet (254 square meters) or
more than two-stories high.
Exception: Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses as required
by Section 903.2.7
Exception:
The elimination of sprinkler protection in the following areas are subject to approval by
the Fire Code Official. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used
exclusively for telecommunicationsrequipment, associated electrical power distribution
equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are
equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the
remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-
resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated floorl ceiling assemblies.
Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the California Building
Code.
Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year period exceeds
75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications
other than seismic upgrade.
Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when:
Existing building less than 5,000 square feet (254 square meters): where 20% or more
is added and the gross floor areas exceed 5,000 square feet (254 square meters).
Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 square feet (254 square meters): where
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more than 1,000 square feet (51 square meters) is added."
2. Section 903.2.7 Group R, is amended to read as follows:
'Section 903.2.7. Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
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Existing buiiding outside Planning District 1, 2, and 3: An automatic sprinkler
system sliall be installed throughout any existing building when the floor area of the
Alteration within any two year period exceeds 50 percent of area of the existing
structure and the building area exceeds 5,500 square feet (279 square meters). When
the cost of installing an approved automatic sprinkler system exceeds 5% of the cost of
the Alteration, with the approval of the Fire Code Official, the required automatic
sprinkler system may be omitted.
Existing building between Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean, as depicted on
the Planning District map on file in the Department of Development Services as follows:
All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when the total floor area is increased
by 50 percent of the existing area over a 2-year period _
All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when the total area is increased by _
750 square feet (38 square meters) or more over a 2-year period
All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when an additional story is added to
the structure regardless of the area involved
Exceptions:
Detached buildings containing two or less dwelling units with less than 5,500 square
feet (279 square meters) (including attached U-occupancy garages) located outside
Planning District 1, 2, and 3.
Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing nonambulatory
clients above the second floor, and less than 5,500 square feet (279 square meters).
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113, occupancies housing ambulatory
children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and buildings or
portions thereof housing such children not more than two stories in height, and
buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system
activated by approved smoke detectors.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6, occupancies licensed for
protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child
(under the age of 1 B years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).'
3. Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations is amended by deletion of item 4.
4. Section 903.4, Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms, is hereby amended _
by modifying Exception 1, deleting Exceptions 3 and 5, and renumbering the _
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Exceptions as follows:
"Exceptions:
Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings'protected by
NFPA 13D sprinkler system with less than 100 sprinklers.
Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
Jockey pumR'contr:ol valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the
open posItion.
Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that
are sealed or locked in the open position."
5. Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections is amended
by adding items 7 and 8 to read as follows:
"7. The centerline of the 2.5-inch outlet shall be no less than 18 inches above and
no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91,440
mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inch outlet 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 of the building
and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not
less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in
height."
6. Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings is amended to read as follows:
"Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings with a floor used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet (16,764 mni) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and
an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section
907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
Airport traffic control towers in accordance with ~ 907.2.22 and Section 412 of the
Intemational Building Code.
Open parking garages in accordance with ~ 406.3 of the International Building Code.
Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with ~ 303.1 of the
International Building Code.
Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with ~ 503.1.1 of the International
Building Code.
Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with ~ 415 of the
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7. Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection is amended to read as follows:
.Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection. Smoke detectors shall be provided in
accordance with this section. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an automatic fire
alarm system. The activation of any detector required by this section shall operate the
emergency voice/alarm communication system. Duct smoke detectors shall operate as
specified 'in Section 907.12. Smoke detectors shall be located as follows:
In each equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment or similar room which
is not provided with sprinkler protection; elevator machine rooms; and in elevator
lobbies.
In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system having a
capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.94 cubic meters per second).
Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet.
At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return
air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, a
listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return-air riser carrying not more _
than 5,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (2.4 cubic meters per second) and serving not _
more than 10 air-inlet openings."
8. Section 907.2.12.2, Emergency voice/alarm communication system, is
hereby amended as follows.
.Sectlon 907.2.12.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication system. The operation
of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler water-flow device or manual fire alarm box shall
automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved
information and directions for a general or staged evacuation on a minimum of the
alarming floor, the floor above and the floor below. Duct smoke detectors shall operate
as specified in Section 907.11. Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by
paging zones. As a minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows:
Elevator groups. .
Exit stairways.
Each floor.
Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
Dwelling Units in apartment houses.
Hotel guest rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group 1-1 and 1-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a constantly
attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast over the overhead
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Section 907.8.3 High-rise buildings, is amended to read as follows:
.Section 907.9.3 High-rise buildings. In buildings with a floor used for human
occupancy that is located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for all of the
following types of alarm-initiating devices where provided:
1. Smok~ detectors.
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression
systems. .
10. Section 907.11 Duct smoke detectors is amended to read as follows:
.Section 907.11 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to
the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a
duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly
attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required
open area detection.
Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system,
actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an
approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible
signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble."
11. Section 910.3.2.2 Sprlnklered buildings is amended to read as follows:
"Section 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with
an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to
operate automatically by actuation of a heat-responsive device rated at least 1000 F
above the operating temperature of the sprinkler..
F. CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is amended as follows:
1. Section 1014.2. Egress through intervening spaces is amended by adding
Exception 6 to read as follows:
"Exceptions:
6. Occupied roofs on Group R-3 Occupancies. Occupied roof areas which have
400 square feet (37.16 square meters) or less which is an open and unenclosed sun
deck may have one exit if located no higher than immediately above the second story
on a two-story structure, or immediately above the third story on a three-story structure."
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G. CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT is amended as follows:
1. Section 1206.2 Yards is amended to read as follows:
.Section 1206.2 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 mmfor 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 story above the
second story. For buildings exceeding 14 stories in height, the required width of the
yard shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories."
H. CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES is
amended as follows:
1. Table 1505.1 is amended to read as follows:
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2. Section 1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas is
amended to read as follows:
"1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of
every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is
replaced within anyone-year perio(i, the entire roof covering of every new
structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of
the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is
at least Class B.
The roof covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment,
insulation, and covering which is assigned a roof-covering classification.
Exception: Group Rand U occupancies shall have a minimum roof covering of
class A."
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Section 1510.7 Smooth or cap-sheet surface is added to read as
follows:
"Section 1510.7. Smooth or cap-sheet surface. Over gravel-surfaced roof
coverings, the roof shall be cleaned of all loose gravel and debris. All blisters, buckles,
and other irregularities shall be cut and made smooth and secure. Minimum Yo-inch
(12.6 mm) in.sulation board shall be nailed or securely cemented to the existing roofing
with hot bitumen over which a new roof complying with Section 1507.10 shall be
installed.' When insulation board is to be attached with hot bitumen, the existing
surface shall be primed."
I. CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN is amended as follows:
1. Section 1613.7 Minimum distance for building separation is
added to read as follows:
"1613.7 Minimum distance for building separation. All structures shall be
separated from adjoining structures. Separations shall allow for the maximum
inelastic response displacement (dM). dM shall be determined at critical locations
with consideration for both translational and torsional displacements of the
structure as follows:
f), - Cdomox
M - I
(Equation 16-45)
where 6m.. is the calculated maximum displacement at level x, and may be
taken as 1.2 times the average of the displacement at the extreme points of the
structure at level x.
Adjacent buildings on the same property shall be separated by at least a
distance dMT, where
~ MT = .J (~ Ml ) 2 + (~M2 ) 2
(Equation 16-46)
and dM1 and dM2 are the maximum inelastic response displacements of the
adjacent buildings.
Where a structure adjoins a property line not common to a public way, the
~tructure shall also be set back from the property line by at least the
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Exception: Smaller separations or property line setbacks shall be permitted when
justified by rational analyses.
References:
1. IBC 2000 Section 1620.3.6, Building Separations; IBC 2003 Section
1620.4.5, Building Separations;
2. ?'Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary, - Section
C108.2.11, Building Separations," Structural Engineers Association of
California, Sacramento, CA, 1999 Edition;
3. CBC 2002 (UBC 1997) Section 1630.9.2, Determination of aM; Section
1630.10.1, General; and Section 1633.2.11, Building Separations.
4. Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program Item 16-01."
2. Section 1614 Modifications to ASCE 7 is added to adopt the
minimum seismic base shear provisions of ASCE 7-02 in place of the ASCE 7-05
provisions by adding Section 1614 General, 1614.1 ASCE 7, Section 12.8.1.1. and
1614.1.1 to read as follows:
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Section.
ASCE 7, Section 12.8.1.1. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.1 by amending
Equation 12.8-5 as follows:
C. = 0.044 Sos I
(Eq. 12.8-5)
Section 1614A.1.8 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.8 modifying
ASCE 7 Equation 12.8-16 as adopted by OSHPD and DSA and as already
provided in Chapter 16-A ofthe C.B.C.
Section 1614A.1.12 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.12 modifying
ASCE 7 Section 13.5.6.2 to add seismic design requirements for suspended
ceilings as adopted by DSA and as already provided in Chapter 16A of the CBC."
J. CHAPTER 19 CONCRETE is amended as follows:
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Sections 1908.1.17,1908.1.17.1 and 1908.1.17.2 are added to read
as follows:
"1908.1.17 ACI 318, Equation (14-7) of Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4. Modify ACI
318, Sections 14.8.3 and 14.8.4 as follows:
1908.'.17.1 Modify equation (14-7) of ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 to read as
follows:
Icr shall be calculated by Equation (14-7), and Ma shall be obtained by
iteration of deflections.
I = E, (.4. + P" ~)(d -cY+ lwe'
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(14-7)
and the value EslEc shall not be taken less than 6.
1908.1.17.2. Modify ACI318 See, 14.8.4 to read as follows:
14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-plane deflection, ~, due to service loads,
including P.6- effects, shall not exceed IJ150.
If Ma, maximum moment at mid-height of wall due to service lateral and
eccentric loads, including P.1. effects, exceed (2/3)Mcr, .1.. shall be
calculated by Equation (14-8):
2 M.-~M., ( 2 )
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K. CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION is amended as follows:
1.
read as follows:
Section 3109.4.1. Barrier height and clearances is amended to
"Section 3109.4.1. Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall
be at least 72 inches (1,829 mm) above grade measured on the side of the
barrier that 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 that 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 pools ide 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."
2. Section 3109.4.4 Private swimming Po_tewide) is amended
to clarify that pool barriers which are already in the Code are . :........ so as to apply on all
private swimming pools and is amended to read as follows:
"Section 3109.4.4.1 Definitions is amended by adding the following definition:
"PRIVATE POOL means any constructed pool, permanent or portable, which is
intended for non-commercial use as a swimming pool by not more than three
owner families and their guests."
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3. 3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required is
revised to read as follows:
"3109.4.4.2 Construction permitj safety features required.
Commencing, January 1, 1998 except as provided in Section 3109.4.4.5,
whenever a construction permit is issued for construction of a new private
?pool at a residence, it shall have an enclosure complying with 3109.4.4.3
, and, it shall be equipped with at least one ofthe following safety features."
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follows:
CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is amended as
1. Section 3313, Plan review fees and Section 3314, Grading
permit fees are added to read as follows:
.Section 3313 Plan review fees. When plans or other data are required to be
submitted, a deposiUfee for plan review shall be made at the time of submitting plans
and specifications for review. The amount of the plan review deposiUfee shall be as set
forth by City Council resolution. A separate plan review deposiUfee shall apply to
retaining walls or major drainage structures as required by City Council resolution. For
excavation and fill on the same site, the deposiUfee shall be based upon the volume of
earth moved for both excavation and fill..
"Section 3314 Grading permit fees. An inspection deposit for each grading
permit shall be paid to the building official as set forth by City Council resolution.
Separate permits and fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as
required by City Council resolution."
M. CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES is amended as follows:
1. Section 3403.1 Existing buildings or structures, Exception 2 is
amended by adding a third sentence to read. as follows:
"With the approval of the building official, replacement, retention and extension
of original materials and methods of construction for any building or accessory
structure may be allowed provided that such building or structure complied with
the building code provisions in effect at the time of original construction and
those buildings have not been identified as unreinforced masonry construction."
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N. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended as follows:
1. Section 104.8 Liability is amended by adding a sentence to the
end of the paragraph as follows:
"The provisions of this section shall apply if the building official or his/her
authotized representative are City employees or are acting under contract as
agents of this jurisdiction."
2. Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit is amended to revise
items 2, 4, and 9 under Building to read as follows:
"2.
Walls and fences not over 36 inches (915.5 mm) high.
(Deleted).
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy
that are less than 18 inches (458 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000
gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground."
4.
9.
3.
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"Section 105.8. Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or
renovations) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75 percent of the value of the
building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new
construction. The value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a property shall
include the value of all construction stemming from construction-related permits
issued within the last two years for that building."
4. Section 106.6 Reconstruction is added to read as follows:
"Section 106.6. Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or
renovations) of a building is equal to. or exceeds 75 percent of the value of the
building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new
construction. The value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a property shall
include the value of all construction stemming from construction-related permits
issued within the last two years for that building."
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5.
Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees is amended to read as
follows:
.Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees.
For all sections of the Califomia Building Code, Califomia Administrative Code,
Califomia Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, Califomia Plumbing
Code,' California Energy Code, California Elevator Safety Construction Code,
California Historical Building Code, Califomia Fire Code, California Referenced
Standards, International Property Maintenance Code, Uniform Pool, Spa and Hot
Tub Code and Uniform Solar Energy Code, including any and all amendments
included within this division, pertaining to fees are hereby amended to read as
follows:
All fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council."
6. Section 110.5. Declaration of intended use and Section 110.5.1.
Certified copies are added to read as follows:
"Section 110.5. Declaration of intended use. When required by the fire code
official, 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 fire code official
with the concurrence of the building official. Unapproved changes of occupancy
or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before the building official and the
fire code official or their designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule on
the revocation of the certificate of occupancy and the revocation of all permits
issued to all owners, tenants, operators and occupants of all portions of the
occupancy. The declaration of intended use shall be binding on all present and
future owners, tenants, operators and occupants."
"Section 110.5.1 Certified copies. A certified copy of the recorded declaration
of intended use may be required to be filed with the building official and the fire
code official 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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follows:
7. Section 111.4 Underground utilities required is added to read as
.Section 111.4. Underground utilities required. The building official shall, as a
condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit, require all utility
services located within the exterior boundary lines of a lot or parcel of property to
be ins~lIed :underground if:
1. . The property is to be developed with a new or relocated main building.
2. The remodeling, alteration or addition to an existing main building
exceeds 50 percent of the value or area of the existing building.
3. A residential building or use is converted to any nonresidential use or
purpose.
For purposes of this section, the term "main building" shall mean a building in
which is conducted the principal use of the lot or building site on which it is
located.
The owner or developer of the property is responsible for complying with the
requirements of this section and shall provide all necessary facilities on the
property to receive such service from the supplying utilities.
If it is determined that practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships
inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter and unique to a particular parcel of
property would result from the literal interpretation of this section, the building
official may waive, modify or delay the imposition of any undergrounding
requirement imposed pursuant to the section upon written application of any
affected property owner. If the building official determines to delay the installation
of required underground utilities, a recorded agreement guaranteeing the future
performance of the work may be required, together with adequate performance
security enforceable by the city in the form of a cash deposit, bond letter of credit
or other instrument satisfactory to the City Attorney.
For purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment, such as
but not limited to surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal
boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system, may
be placed above ground."
8. SECTION 112, BOARD OF APPEALS is revised to read as
follows;
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For all sections of the Califomia Building Code, California Administrative Code,
Califomia Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing
Code, Califomia Energy Code, California Elevator Safety Construction Code,
Califomia Historical Building Code, California Fire Code, California Existing
Building Code, California Referenced Standards, Intemational Property
Maint~nan~ Code, Uniform Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar
Energy Code, including any and all amendments included within this division, the
following shall apply pertaining to appeals and shall replace any sections of
those codes that pertain to appeals.
A board of appeals, consisting of five city council members, is hereby created to
hear appeals on the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction
and provisions of these codes. The board members shall hold their positions
concurrently with their terms of service as council members. The director of
development services shall be the secretary of the board. The board may adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall
render all its decisions and findings in writing. The board may initiate new
legislation, consistent with its decisions.
-, fc .!]! . I -. The mayor shall be the
presiding officer and in the mayor's absence the mayor pro-tem shall preside.
Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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9. Section 113, Violations is amended to read as follows:
.SECTION 113
VIOLATIONS
For all sections of the California Building Code, Califomia Administrative Code,
California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing
Code, California Energy Code, Califomia Elevator Safety Construction Code,
California Historical Building Code, Califomia Existing Building Code, Califomia
Fire Code, California Referenced Standards, International Property Maintenance
Code, Uniform &, Spa and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar Energy Code,
any and all amendments included within this division, the following shall apply
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pertaining to violations and shall replace any sections of those codes that pertain
to violation.
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 same to be
done, .contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this ~.
Ar)Y person: firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this 1Iiim&,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is committed,
continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such persons
shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not
more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment..
O. APPENDIX D FIRE DISTRICTS is amended to read as follows:
1. SECTION D103 CHANGES TO BUILDINGS is amended by adding _
Section 0103.4 Relocated buildings to read as follows: _
'Section D103.4. Relocated buildings. Before a permit is issued, the house-
mover shall fumish and file with the city clerk a good and sufficient surety bond in
the principal sum of $5,000.00 in favor of the city for the benefit of any person,
firm or corporation who may be damaged directly by the moving of said building;
provided that any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of moving
buildings may file with the city clerk a surety bond in the sum of $10,000.00
indemnifying the city for like purposes, and in that event such person, firm or
corporation need not file the $5,000.00 bond hereinabove required for any single
moving operation."
9.60.070
California Mechanical Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the California Mechanical Code, as
adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is revised to read as follows:
1. Section 308.0 Location is amended to add new Section 308.3
Outdoor Location to read as follows:
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"Section 308.3 Outdoor Location. Equipment regulated by this Code shall not
be located in any required front or side yard as established by the Building Code
or zoning ordinance."
B. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised to read as follows:
;-1. Section 115.1 General is amended to read as follows:
"115.1 General. Fees shall be established by resolution of the city council."
9.60.075
California Plumbing Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the California Plumbing Code, as
adopted by this chapter
A.
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS is amended to read as follows:
1. Section 311.9 No outside installation is added to read as follows:
"311.9 No outside installation. 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-cut connection."
2. Section 313.0 Protection of piping, materials and structures is
amended by adding a new subsection 313.13 Corrosive Soils to read as follows:
"313.13 Corrosive soils. All earth within the City of Seal Beach is corrosive
unless the permittee proves to the satisfaction of the building official the specific
earth is not corrosive to the plumbing, piping, fittings, fixtures and/or equipment
for installation to contact with or to be buried in the ground. Steel or galvanized
steel shall be protected by at least double spiral wrapping, half overlapping with
10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils cover) or approved equal."
B. CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION is amended to read
as follows:
1. Section 604.0 Materials is amended by amending subsection
604.1 to read as follows:
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"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.
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 Authority _
Having Jurisdiction, 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."
2. Section 604.1 a is amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 604.1a Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron,
galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, galvanized steel, or other approved
materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PE or PVC water pipe manufactured to
recognized standards shall be used for cold-water distribution systems outside a
building. All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and similar
devices, shall be of a like material, except where otherwise approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction."
3.
Section 609.3.1 is amended to read:
"609.3.1
Ferrous piping shall be prohibited."
C. CHAPTER 12 FUEL PIPING is amended to read as follows:
1.
Section 1209.5.1.1 Materials is amended to read:
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"1209.5.1.1 Materials. 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 intemally tinned or equivalency treated copper of iron pipe
size. Ferrous gas piping installed underground shall be prohibited. Approved
Poly Ethylene or other non-metallic pipe shall be used in exterior buried and
piping,osyste.ms. "
D.' APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised to read as follows:
1. Section 101.4.1.3 Existing construction is revised to read as
follows:
"101.4.1.3 Existing construction. 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 Authority Having Jurisdiction is amended to read
as follows:
"Section 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Whenever the term "Authority
Having Jurisdiction" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to mean the building
official or such person's authorized representative."
3.
read as follows:
The first paragraph of Section 103.3.4. Expiration is amended to
"103.3.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
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 therefore 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."
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4. Section 103.4.1 . Permit fees and Section 103.4.2 . Plan review
fees are hereby amended to read as follows:
"103.4.1 Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be established by resolution
of the city council."
"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."
9.60.080
Uniform ~ Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot
Tub Code as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A.
CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended to read as follows:
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1. Section 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction is amended to read
as follows:
"Section 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Whenever the term "Authority
Having Jurisdiction" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to mean the
building official or his authorized representative."
2. Section 103.3.2 ~ is amended to revise the first sentence
to read as follows:
"Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this _ shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor: and upon conviction thereof shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by
imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment."
C. Section 103.4.1 Permit Fees is amended to read as follows:
"Such applicant shall pay for each permit at the time of making application, a fee
established by resolution of the City Council..
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1. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is amended by adding
a new Section 301.4 to read as follows:
"301.4 Article 2.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, Sections 115920
through 115927, are hereby adopted in their entirety."
2. Section 312 Waste Water Disposal is amended by adding an
additionai sentence is added to the end of Section 312.1 to read as follows:
"The filter waste disposal shall discharge into the sanitary sewer only."
3. Section 327.0 Design Requirements is added to read as follows:
"327.0 Design Requirements.
327.1. Design. Each swimming pool shall be designed by a Civil Engineer
licensed to practice in the State of Califomia and each pool shall withstand
expansive soil movement, see Chapter 18, California Building Code.
327.2. 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 psi. at 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.
327.3. Sand Under Pool Decking. A sand or crushed rock (minimum depth 4
inches) shall be required under all, pool decking and under concrete slabs
adjacent to swimming pools.
327.4. 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."
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9.60.085
International Property Maintenance Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the International Property Maintenance
Code as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. ::SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL are
revised to read as follows:
1. Section 104.2 Rule-making authority and Section 104.4 Right of
entry are amended to read as follows:
"104.2 Rule making authority. The building official and the health officer are
hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce all of the provisions of
this code. For such purposes, they shall have the powers of a law enforcement
officer. The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this
code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations necessary in order to clarify
the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and _
regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code.. _
104.4 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 structure or upon any premises any condition which makes
such structure or premises unsafe, as defined in Section 108 of this code, the
building official, the health officer, or their authorized representatives may enter
such structure 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 structure or premises 1m occupied, they shall first
p'resent proper credentials and request entry; and if such structure or premises
P.l! unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owners or
other persons having charge or control of the structure 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
structure or premises shall fail or 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 _
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guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment in accordance with the Seal
Beach Municipal Code."
Section 9.60.090 California Fire Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Califomia Fire Code as adopted
pursuant to tlJis chapter:
A. . Adoption of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition.
The California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006 "Intemational Fire
Code," including Appendix Chapter 1, B, and C is hereby adopted by the city for the
purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to the life and
property from fire or explosion, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added,
deleted, modified or amended. One copy of all the above is now on file in the office of
the city clerk for public inspection and is adopted with the same force and effect as
through set out herein in full.
B.
Enforcement and Inspections
The Califomia Fire Code, 2007 Edition, with amendments shall be enforced by the
Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Director of Fire Services
of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Director of Fire Services of the Fire Authority
may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors as shall be necessary from
time to time.
C. CHAPTER 1 - DEFINITIONS is amended as follows:
1. SECTION 202, GENERAL DEFINITIONS, is amended by revising
or adding the following definitions to read as follows:
"ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other
than a repair or addition. Alterations include but are not limited to the addition or
elimination of walls within the existing building envelope. Alteration also includes
modifications to the structure which involve complete removal and replacement
of wall board within any room."
"FLOOR AREA. For the purpose of calculating square footage for application of
fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall be determined in accordance with
the CBC definition for "Floor Area, Gross.. For Group R-3 occupancies portions
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of the structure not required to be protected by the automatic sprinkler system do
not need to be included into the floor area calculation."
"FLOWLINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a rolled curb defined by the
path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled
curb."
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HI.GH~ISE BUILDING, item 2, "High-rise structure" of this definition is modified
to "read as follows:
"2. "High-rise structure" means every bUilding of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55
feet above the lowest floor level having building access (see California
Building Code, Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as
defined in Health and Safety Code Section 1250."
"VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE. A listed natural gas compressor package not
containing storage, designed for the unattended dispensing of natural gas into the _
fuel tanks of motor vehicle." _
D. CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRES is amended
as follows:
1. SECTION 305.5 Spark arresters is added to read as follows:
"Section 305.5, Spark arresters. All chimneys attached to any appliance or
fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester.
The spark arrester shall meet all of the following requirements:
1. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times
the net area of the outlet ofthe chimney.
2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance
equivalent to 12 gage wire, 19" gage galvanized wire or 24 gage stainless
steel.
3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter
larger than Yz inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a
diameter of less than 3/8 inch.
4. The spark arrester shall be accessible for Cleaning and the screen or
chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue."
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2. SECTION 316 DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND
CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
GASES OR VAPORS, is added to read as follows:
.SECTION 316, DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING OR
EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR
VAPORS. The fire code official 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, petroleum or chemical storage, or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or
vapors."
3. SECTION 317 FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION is added to read as follows:
.SECTION 317 FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas containing
combustible vegetation shall comply with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any
tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire
code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange
County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the fuel modification shall be approved by the fire code official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined
in the Fire Code..
4. SECTION 318 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATIVE
GROWTH FROM STRUCTURES is added to read as follows:
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.SECTION 318 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATIVE GROWTH FROM
STRUCTURES.
A. General. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining
buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and
persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or
.structures, shall at all times:
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- 1. Maintain an effective firebreak by removing and clearing away
flammable vegetation and combustible growth from areas within 30
feet (9,144 mm) of such buildings or structures;
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or
similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form
a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any
structure.
2. Maintain additional fire protection or firebreak by removing brush,
flammable vegetation and combustible growth located from 30 feet
to 100 feet (9,144 mm to 30,480 mm) from such buildings or
structures, when required by the fire code official because of extra
hazardous conditions causing a firebreak of only 30 feet (9,144 mm)
to be insufficient to provide reasonable fire safety;
Exception: Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet
(9,144 mm) from buildings or structures and less than 18 inches (457
mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where
necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
3. Remove portions of trees which extend within 10 feet (3,048 mm) of
the outlet of a chimney;
4. Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of
deadwood; and
5. Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead
vegetative growth. .
B. Corrective Actions. The executive body is authorized to instruct the fire
code official to give notice to the owner of the property upon which
conditions regulated by Section 318 A exist to correct such conditions. If the
owner fails to correct such conditions, the executive body is authorized to
cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien
upon the property where such condition exists."
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5. SECTION 319 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATION
GROWTH FROM ROADWAYS is added to read as follows:
.SECTION 319 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATION GROWTH FROM
ROADWAYS
The fi,Fe coc!e official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3,048 mm) on
each 'side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved,
designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to be cleared of flammable
vegetation and other combustible growth. The fire code official is authorized to
enter upon private property to do so.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground
cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers,
provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire."
6. SECTION 320 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is added to read as
follows:
"SECTION 320 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The fire code official may suspend enforcement and require reasonable altemative
measures designed to advance the purposes of this article if he determines in any
specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
Califomia Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants,
rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
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."
7. SECTION 321 USE OF EQUIPMENT is added to read as follows:
"SECTION 321 USE OF EQUIPMENT.
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1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate,
or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any
internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 25.3
maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed,
equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25.3.
2. :Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject
. to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow
flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
3. 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 intemal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels
or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.
4. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the
exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of
the State of California. _
5. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases _
pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition."
8. SECTION 322 RESTRICTED ENTRY is added to read as follows:
.SECTION 322 RESTRICTED ENTRY
The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire
areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to
entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways,
inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed
during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and
their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.
2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly
authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of
the United States Forest Service."
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to read as follows:
SECTION 323 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY is added
"SECTION 323 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY
A. General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a
hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger
':-because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to
"0 structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until
changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be
posted as hereinafter provided.
B. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and
referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed
area.
c.
Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is
prohibited.
Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within
closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and
federal pUblic officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of
duty."
10. SECTION 324 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING is added to read as
follows:
"SECTION 324 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING
Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away,
used, discharged, transported or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except by
permit from the fire code official."
11. SECTION 325 OUTDOOR FIRES is added to read as follows:
"SECTION 325 OUTDOOR FIRES
Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire
areas, except by permit from the fire code official.
Exception: Outdoor fires within habited premises or designated campsites where
such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace,
incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9,144 mm) from a grass-, grain-,
brush- or forest-covered area.
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Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions which will reasonably
safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or
maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:
1. When high winds are blowing,
2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch and tend
:such fire, or
3.: When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited.
Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be
used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material."
E. CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS is
deleted without replacement.
F. CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is amended as follows:
1. Section 503.2.1 Dimensions, is amended by adding the following _
sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read as follows: _
"Section 503.2.1 Dimensions. ("~"D!~{) Street widths are to be
measured from top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and
gutter, and from flowline to flowline, on streets with rolled curbs.
In areas defined as:
· State Responsibility Area: Fire Hazard Severity Zones
· Local Responsibility Area: Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area as adopted by
the local agencies
The minimum street width is 28 feet. When the road serves no more than 3
dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width
may be 24 feet."
2. Section 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads, is
amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph:
"Section 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. (Remain
unchanged) Speed bumps and speed humps. shall be approved prior to
installation."
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3. Section 503.6 Security gates, is amended by adding the following
language at the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:
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barriers shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines
for emergency access. All electrically operated vehicle access gates shall be
equip~ed with an automatic opening device in addition to a key opening switch."
4. SECTION 505.1 Address numbers is revised to read as follows:
"Section 505.1 Address numbers. 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. The numbers shall contrast
with their background. Numbers for new buildings shall be either intemally or
externally illuminated to be visible at night. All multi-unit residential and
commercial buildings shall have numbers or addresses placed above or
immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire department access in an
emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 inches (102
mm) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for commercial with a
1 inch (25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordinance, whichever is more
restrictive.
in addition, multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not
visible from the street or road shall have approved numbers grouped for all units
within each structure and positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road.
The numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial
mounting post independent of the structure..
5. Section 508.5.1 Where required, is amended to read as follows:
.Section 508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than
allowed in APPENDIX C from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-
site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code
official.
Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement
shall be 600 feet (183 m) when fire sprinklers are installed throughout the
structure in accordance with NFPA 13D, 2002 Edition:
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follows:
CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is amended as
1. Section 604.2.16.1.1 CFC (Section 403.10.2 CBC), Standby
power loads, is amended to read as follows:
"SectiOn 604.2.16.1.1 CFC (Section 403.10.2 CBC), Standby power loads.
The following loads are classified as standby power loads:
1. . Smoke control system.
2. Fire pumps.
3. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Section
3003 of the Intemational Building Code."
2. Section 604.2.16.2.1 CFC (Section 403.1.1 CBC), Emergency
power loads, is amended by adding item 6 to read as follows:
"6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof
enclosures."
follows:
3. Section 606.8 Refrigerant detector, is amended to read as
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"Section 606.8 Refrigerant detector. Machinery rooms shall contain a
refrigerant detector with an audible and visual alarm. The detector, or a sampling
tube that draws air to the detector, shall be located in an area where refrigerant
from a leak will concentrate. The alarm shall be actuated at a value not greater
than the corresponding TLV-TWA values shown in the California Mechanical
Code for the refrigerant classification. Detectors and alarms shall be placed in
approved locations. In addition, emergency shutoff shall also be automatically
activated when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of
LFL."
follows:
4. Section 606.10.1.2 Manual operation, is amended to read as
"Section 606.10.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official,
automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual
valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the
machinery room, in a secure metal box and marked as Emergency Controls."
5.
Section 608.1 Scope, is amended to read as follows:
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"Section 608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte
capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium
(Ni-Cd) and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for
lithium-ion, used for facility standby power, emergency power, uninterrupted
power supplies, or indoor storage of electric carts/cars shall comply with this
sectiofl and Table 608.1."
H: CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS is amended as follows:
1. Section 903.2 Where required, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this
section as follows:
1.
New buildings: In addition to the requirements of Section 903.2.1
through 903.2.13, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings
and structures shall be provided when the gross area of the building
exceeds 5,000 square feet (254 square meters) or more than two-stories
high.
Exception: Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses
as required by Section 903.2.7
Exception:
1. The elimination of sprinkler protection in the following areas are
SUbject to approval by fire code official. Spaces or areas in
telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power
distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, proVided
those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic
fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the
building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-
resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated f100rl ceiling
assemblies.
2. Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year
period exceeds 75 percent of area of the existing structure and the
alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
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3. Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire
building when:
1. Existing building less than 5,000 square feet (254 square meters):
where 20 percent or more is added and the gross floor areas
exceeds 5,000 square feet (254 square meters).
:2. Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 square feet (254
square meters): where more than 1,000 square feet (50.8 square
meters) is added."
2. Section 903.2.7 Group R, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a
Group R fire area.
1.
Existing building outside Planning District 1, 2, and 3: An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing building when
the floor area of the Alteration within any two year period exceeds 50
percent of area of the existing structure and the building area exceeds
5,500 square feet (279 square meters). When the cost of installing an
approved automatic sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent of the cost of the
Alteration, with the approval of the fire code official, the required
automatic sprinkler system may be omitted.
Existing building between Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific
Ocean, as depicted on the Planning District map on file on the
Department of Development Services as follows:
1. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when the total
floor area is increase by 50 percent of the existing area over a 2-
year period.
2. All existing Group R oc::cupancies and U garages when the total
area is increased by 750 square feet (38.1 square meters) or more
over a 2-year period,
3. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when a story is
added to the structure regardless ofthe area involved.
Exceptions:
1. Detached buildings containing two or less dwelling units with less
than 5,500 square feet (279 square meters) (including attached U-
occupancy garages) located outside Planning District 1,2, and 3,
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Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing non-ambulatory clients
above the second floor, or bedridden clients, and less than 5,500
square feet (279 square meters).
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113, occupancies
housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or
mentally retarded, where such housing is not more than two stories
in height, and contains an automatic fire alarm system activated by
approved smoke detectors.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies
licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients
only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is
elderly (65 years of age or over)."
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4.
3.
Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations, is amended by deletion of
exception 4.
4. Section 903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms, is
amended by modifying Exception 1, deleting Exception 3 and Exception 5, and
renumbering the Exceptions to read as follows:
"Exceptions:
1 . Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings
protected by NFPA 13D sprinkler system_ with less than 100 sprinklers.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, __ and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position."
5. Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections,
is amended by adding items 7 and 8 to read as follows:
157.
The centerline of the 2.5 inch outlet shall be no less than 18 inches above
and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet
(91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inch
outlets so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet
(45,720) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access
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doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not
less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches
(2,032 mm) in height."
follows:
6. Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings, is amended to read as
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"Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings with a floor used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm
system and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance
with Section 907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and
Section 412 of the International Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the
International Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section
303.1 of the Intemational Building Code.
4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of
the International Building Code.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with
Section 415 of the International Building Code."
7. Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection, is amended to read
as follows:
"Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fi~e detection. Smoke detectors shall be
provided in accordance with this section. Smoke detectors shall be connected to
an automatic fire alarm system. The activation of any detector required by this
section shall operate the emergency voice/alarm communication system. Duct
smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.12. Smoke detectors,
shall be located as follows:
1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone
equipment or similar room which is not provided with sprinkler protection,
elevator machine rooms, and in elevator lobbies.
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In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning
system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm)
(0.94 cubic meters per second). Such detectors shall be located in a
serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet.
At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories
from a retum air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R-
--1 and R-2 occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in
-- each return-air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 cubic meters
per second) and serving not more than 10 air-inlet openings."
3.
8. Section 907.2.12.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication
system, is amended to read as follows.
.Section 907.2.12.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication system. The
operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler water-flow device or manual
fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice
instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged
evacuation on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above and the floor
below. Duct smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.12.
Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones. As a
minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows:
1. Elevator groups.
2. Exit stairways.
3. Each floor.
4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
5. Dwelling Units in apartme.nt houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group 1-1 and 1-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a
constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast
over the overhead page..
9. Section 907.9.3 High-rise buildings, is amended to read as
follows:
"Section 907.9.3 High-rise building. In buildings with a floor used for human
occupancy that is located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level
'of fire department vehicle access, a separate _ by floor shall be provided for
all of the following types of alarm-initiating devices where provided:
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2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression
_systems."
follows:
10. Section 907.12 Duct smoke detectors, is amended to read as
.Section 907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be
connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is
provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible
supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall
not be used as a substitute for required open area detection.
Exception:
1. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, _
actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible _
signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall
activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be
identified as air duct detector trouble."
follows:
11. Section 910.3.2.2 Sprlnklered buildings, is amended to read as
"Section 910.3.2.2 Sprlnklered buildings. Where installed in buildings
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents
shall be designed to operate automatically by actuation of a heat-responsive
device rated at least 100. F above the operating temperature of the sprinkler."
I. CHAPTER 11 AVIATION FACILITIES is amended as follows:
1. Section 1102.1 Definitions is hereby amended by adding the
following definitions to read as follows:
"APPROACH-DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it
approaches or departs from the landing pad."
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"EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area on
the roof of a high rise building that is not intended to function as a heliport or
helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in
emergency operations. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval is not
required for an EHLF."
"SAFI;iTY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is free of
obstructions. "
"TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad centered
within the surrounding safety area."
2. SECTION 1108, EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING
FACILITY (EHLF), is added to read as follows:
"SECTION 1108
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF)
1108.1 General. EHLF shall meet or exceed the following minimum requirements
and the California Building Code.
1108.1.1 Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having
floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 ft above the lowest level
of the fire department vehicle access shall have a rooftop emergency helicopter
landing facility (EHLF) in a location approved by the fire code official for use by
fire, police, and emergency medical helicopters only.
1108.2 Rooftop landing pad. The landing pad shall be 50 feet x 50 feet or a 50
foot diameter circle that is pitched or sloped to provide drainage away from
access points and passenger holding areas at a slope of 0.5 percent to 2
percent. The landing pad surface shall be constructed of approved non-
combustible, nonporous materials. It 'shall be capable of supporting a helicopter
with a maximum gross weight of 15,000 pounds. For structural design
requirements, see California Building Code.
1108.3 Approach-departure path. The emergency helicopter landing facility
shall have two approach-departure paths separated in plan from each other by at
least 90 degrees. No objects shall penetrate above the approach-departure
paths. The approach-departure path begins at the edge of the landing pad, with
'the same width or diameter as the landing pad and is a rising slope extending
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outward and upward at a ratio of eight feet horizontal distance for every one foot
of vertical height.
1108.4 Safety area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level with the landing
pad surface and shall extend 25 ft in all directions from the edge of the landing
pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of the safety area.
1108.5 Safety net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than 30 in. (2'-6")
above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horizontal safety net capable of
supporting 25 Ibslpsf shall be provided around the perimeter of the landing pad.
The inner edge of the safety net attached to the landing pad shall be slightly
dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than 18 in.) below the pad elevation. The
safety net shall slope upward but the outer safety net edge shall not be above
the elevation of the landing pad~
1108.6 Take-off and landing area. The takeoff and landing area shall be free of
obstructions and 100 ft x 100 ft. or 100 ft. diameter.
1108.7 Wind indicating device. An approved wind indicating device shall be e
provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the approach-departure
paths.
1108.8 Special markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall be
marked as indicated in Figure 1108.8.1
1108.9 Means of egress. The means of egress from the landing pad shall comply
with the provisions of Chapter 10 of the California Building Code. Landing areas
located on buildings or structures shall have two or more means of egress. For
landing areas less that 60 feet in length, or less than 2,000 square feet in area, the
second means of egress may be a fire escape or ladder leading to the floor below.
1108.10 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be extended to the roof
level on which the EHLF is located. All portions of the EHLF area shall be within
150 feet of a 2.5-inch outlet on a Class I or III standpipe.
1108.11 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fie extinguisher having a
minimum 80-B:C rating shall be provided and located near the stairways or ramp
to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher cabinets shall not penetrate the
approach-departure paths, or the safety area. Installation, inspection, and
maintenance of extinguishers shall be in accordance with the CFC, Section 906.
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1108.12 EHlF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters shall not
be permitted.
Figure 1108.8.1 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
20' Inside Diam$r
2' Line Width ~
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10' High
2' Line Width
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1. The preferred background is white or tan.
2, The circled, red numbers indicate the allowable weight that the facility is capable
of supporting in thousands of pounds.
3. The numbers shall be oriented towards the preferred flight (typically facing the prevailing wind)."
J. CHAPTER 17 FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
is amended as follows: .
1. Section 1701.1 Scope, is revised to read as follows:
.Section 1701.1 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..
2.
Section 1701.2 Permits, is revised to read as follows:
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"Section 1701.2 Notification of fumigation. The fire code official shall be notified
in writing at least 24 hours before any building, structure or ship is to be closed in
connection with the use of toxic or flammable fumigants."
K. CHAPTER 19 LUMBER YARDS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES is
amended as-lollows:
1. Section 1901.2 Permit, is revised by adding the following
statement to the last sentence to read as follows:
"Section 1901.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix
Chapter 1, Section 105.6. For Section 1908 see Miscellaneous Combustible
Storage Permit."
2. Section 1908.1 General, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 1908.1 General. The storage and processing of more than 400 cubic _
feet of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, compost and raw product produced _
from yard waste, debris and recycling facilities shall comply with this section."
3. Section 1908.2 Storage site, is amended to read as follows:
"Section1908.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground or
other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval from
Fire Code Official obtained before transferring products to the site."
4. Section 1908.3 Size of plies, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 1908.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in
width and 100 in length."
5. Section 1908.7 Pile fire protection, is amended by adding the
following last sentence to read as follows:
"Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a
40 percent to 60 percent moisture content and wet _ burning/smoldering
areas."
6. Section 1908.9 Material handling equipment, is amended by _
adding the follOWing sentence at the beginning of the section to read as follows: _
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.Section 1908.9 Material-handling equipment. All material handling
equipment operated by an internal combustio~vided and
maintained with an approved spark arrester. .... . . )"
L. CHAPTER 23 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is amended as
follows: 0
1. Section 2308.3 Flue spaces, is amended to read as follows:
.Section 2308.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with
Table 2308.3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained. In double-row racks a
pallet/commodity stop shall be provided along the longitudinal flue space at each
level. The stop shall be steel or other ferrous material ~-inch thick and in the
mounted position shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the shelve or cross
member, or other method approved by fire code official. "
M. CHAPTER 27 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS is
amended as follows:
1. Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, is
amended by modifying the first paragraph to read as follows:
.Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. When required
by the fire code official, an Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classification
Packet shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the
storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises."
2. Table 2703.1.1(1) Maximum allowable quantity per control
area, is amended by deleting Footnote K.
3. Section 2703.1.1 Maximum allowable quantity per control area,
is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"Section 2703.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances. No person shall use
or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the
disclosable amounts) (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a
residential zoned or any residentially developed property."
4. Section 2703.5 Hazard identification signs, is amended by
modifying the NFPA standard to read as follows:
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N. ;CHAPTER 32 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS is amended as follows:
1. Section 3203.4.1 Identification signs, is amended by modifying
the NFPA standard to read as follows:
"Section 3203.4.1 identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines shall be
provided at entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are stored,
handled or used."
2. Section 3204.3.2 label or placard, is amended by modifying the
NFPA standard to read as follows:
"Section 3404.3.2 label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons in capacity,
which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class I,
II or IliA liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying the material therein.
Placards shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Si9nage
Guidelines."
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O. CHAPTER 33 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS is amended to add the
following sections to read as follows:
"Section 3309 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
Section 3310 Seizure of fireworks. The fire code official shall have the
authority to seize, take, remove any fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used
or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure
or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable
statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
Section 3311 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the
regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and with the conditions of the permit as
approved by the fire code official.
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Section 3312 Retail fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and
handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks
1.3G is prohibited.
Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically
fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic
operator."
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P.-_ CHAPTER 34 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is amended
as follows:
1. Section 3406.5.1.7 Static protection, is amended to add a
concluding paragraph at the end of the section to read as follows
"Drag chains or similar devices on tank vehicles shall not be used to meet the
requirements of this section for static protection."
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follows:
CHAPTER 37 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS is amended as
1. Section 3704.2.2.7 Treatment systems, is amended by deleting
Exception 1 and renumbering Exception 2 to Exception 1 to read as follows:
"Exception:
1. Toxic gases - storage/use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic
gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 poundS
water capacity when the following are provided:
1 .1 A gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5
minutes.
1.2 For storage, valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plugs
or caps.
1.3 For use, an approved...~)"
R. CHAPTER 47 REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
FIRE AREAS is amended as follows:
1. Section 4701.1 Scope is amended by adding the following
statement to the end of the section to read as follows:
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"Section 4701.1 Scope. The entire chapter is effective January 01, 2008
regardless of delayed implementation date adopted by the office of SFM or
CBSC."
2. Section 4702 Definitions, the definition of Wildland-Urban
Interface Area is modified to read as follows
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'Wildiand-Urban Interface Area is a geographical area identified by the state as
a ~Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with the public resources code
Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through
51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant
risk from wildfires including Special Fire Protection Areas and Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones. See Section 86B for the applicable referenced Sections
of the Government Code and the Public Resources Code."
S. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended as follows:
1. Section 102.9 Conflicting provisions is revised to read as follows:
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"Section 102.9 Conflicting provisions. Where there is a conflict between a
general requirement and a specific requirement, the fire code official shall decide
which requirement meets the general intent of this code."
2. Section 105.6 Required operational permits is hereby amended
by amending and deleting permit categories to read as follows:
"Subsection 105.6.15. Fire hydrants and valves. "
"Subsection 105.6.29. Miscellaneous combustible storage. Permit is
required to store in any building or upon any premise in excess of 2500 cubic
feet (71 cubic meters) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes,
barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, rubber, cork, composting, green waste,
or similar combustible material."
"Subsection 105.6.35 Private fire hydrants. __~."
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3. Section 109.3, Violation penalties is amended and a new Section
109.3.2, Infraction, and a new Section 109.3.3 Misdemeanor, are added to read as
follows:
~'Section 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this _
code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall _
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erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used
under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction
or both as prescribed in Section 109.3.2 and 109.3.3. Penalties shall be as
prescribed in local ordinance. Each day that a violation continues after due
notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense."
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"S.ection 109.3.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.3.2, persons
operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code
that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their
control shall be guilty of an infraction.
Section 109.3.3 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 fire
official or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of
this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
103.4.3 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
107.6 Overcrowding
104.11.2 Obstructing operations
104.11.3 Systems and Devices
111.4 Failure to comply
305.4 Deliberate or negligent buming
308.2.1 Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310.7 Buming Objects
2404.7 Sources of Ignition."
T. APPENDIX B FIRE.FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is
amended as follows:
1. Section B105.2, Buildings other than one- and two- family
dwellings, is amended to read as follows:
"Section B105.2, Buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings. A
reduction in fire-flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the fire code authority,
is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
.system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting
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fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5,677.5 Uminl for the
prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1."
U. APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is
amended as follows:
;1. . Table C105.1 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants, column
4 header. is revised to read as follows:
"MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON THE STREET OR FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACCESS TO A HYDRANT"
2. Table C105.1 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants,
footnote f is added to read as follows:
"t. Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12,192 mm) from building
with exception of detached one and two-family dwellings."
3. Table C105.1 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants, e
footnote g is added as follows:
"g, In residential single family subdivisions, maximum hydrant spacing is 300
(91,440 mm) feet. This spacing may be increased to 600 feet (182,880
mm) if all the homes and attached garages are protected with automatic
fire sprinklers systems with a minimum fireflow of 2,000 gpm."
V. CHAPTER 45 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS is amended by revising Section
4501 Amendments to National Fire Protection Association Standards, by clarifying
that the standards and amendments apply to all systems in all occupancies, and the
following:
1. NFPA 13, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is
amended to read as follows:
a. Section 6.8.5 is revised to read as follows:
"6.8.5 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC
shall contain a minimum of two 2.5-inch inlets. 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 fire code officer. If acceptable to the
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inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density
design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a
standpipe system is included, four 2.5-inch inlets shall be provided. FDC may be
located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code
official."
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b. The first 3 sentences of Section 8.3.3.1 are revised to read
as follows:
"8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of
undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire
sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered
undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit
is issued. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following" . . .
c. SectIon 8.6.5.2.1.4 is
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d. Section 8.15.1.1.2.4 is revised to read as follows:
"8.15.1.1.2.4 Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they are
operable not more than 7 feet above the finished floor."
d. Section 8.15.1.3.3 is added to read as follows:
"8.15.1.3.3 Post indicator valve(s) shall be located as specified in NFPA 24."
e. Section 8.15.1.5.1 is revised to read as follows:
"8.15.1.5.1 Large private fire service main systems shall have sectional indicating
controlling valves at appropriate points when the system serves more than four
appurtenances in order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break
or for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line service to a
building counts as one appurtenance."
f. Section 8.16.2.4.6 is revised to read as follows:
"8.16.2.4.6 Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of
buildings immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road and
arranged so that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets
without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other
fire department connections."
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g. Section 9.1.3.9.1 is revised to read as follows:
"9.1.3.9.1 Powder-driven studs prohibited. Welding studs, and the tools used for
installing welding studs these devices shall be listed."
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Section 9.1.3.9.3 is deleted~.
Section 9.1.3.9.4 is deleted~.
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"9.3.5.8.11* Other material not speCifically included in Table 9.3.5.8.9 (a), Table
9.3.5.8.9 (b), and Table 9.3.5.8.9 (c) shall be permitted to be used if certified by a
registered professional engineer to support the loads determined in accordance
with the above criteria. Calculations shall be submitted where required by the _
authority having jurisdiction." _
I. Figure 9.3.9.5.1 is amended by deleting the portion relating
to lag screws and lag bolts in wood.
m. Section 9.3.7.8 is revised to read as follows:
"9.3.7.8 Powder-driven fasteners shall not be used to attach braces to the building
structure. "
n. Section 11.1.3 is added to read as follows:
"11.1.3 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined
use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire
sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2
use, with no reduction's in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler
systems shall be designed to Figure 12.3.2.1.2 (d) curve "G".
Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at
the time the permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system
with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the new occupancy."
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o. Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is added to read as follows: :
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"11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be
determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the fire code
official:
1. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the
::-appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
2.. ' Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3. . Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water flow test form/directions to
document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or a
professional engineer licensed in the State of California. The 'result shall
be adjusted in accordance with the graduated scaled found in the
guideline:
p. Section 14.1.3 (43) is revised to read as follows:
Section 14.1.3 (43). Size and location of hydrants, showing the size and number
of outlets and if outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves.
Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be
indicated. Static and residual hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be
shown. Flow test shall be completed within six months of the plan submittal to
the authority having jurisdiction.
2. NFPA 13D, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is amended to read as
follows:
a. Section 4.2.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers i~ added to read
as follows:
"4.2.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
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4.2.5.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on
the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damage"d in any
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the sprinklers in the property. '.:"; :
4.2.5.3 The sprinkler shall be kept in a cabinet located where the telT)p'erature to
Which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 OF (3aDe). :.~,.:
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4.2.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be
used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be
provided for each type of sprinkler installed."
b. Section 7.1.2 is revised to read as follows:
"7.1.2-:rhe lleparate system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless
superVised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service." .
c. Section 7.3.1 is revised to read as follows:
"7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly."
d. Section 7.6 is revised to read as follows:
"7.6 Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and
audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible
devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location _
subject to final approval by the fire code official. _
Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout
the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed
shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound level but not
less than 70 DBA.
Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over-
current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
Exception #1: When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed,
interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.
Exception #2: When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310.9 are
used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation."
e. Section 8.2.4 is revised to read as follows:
"8.2.4 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge are
not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slopes, beams, or light
fixtures. In rooms or areas with ceiling slopes. multiple beams or construction
features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler
head placement exceeds parameters specified in the products listing, the plans
shall be reviewed and approved by the fire code official."
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Section 8.6.4 is revised to read as follows:
"8.6.4 Sprinklers shall not be required in open attached porches, carports and
similar open structures."
g. Section 8.6.4.1 is added to read as follows:
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fire sprinklers, spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1 m2).
The diameter of the main or cross-main piping serving the lines in the garage
shall be equal to the largest diameter piping on any main or cross main within the
system. "
h. Section 8.6.4.2 is added to read as follows:
"8.6.4.2 All attics shall be protected with an intermediate temperature quick
response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by
the access scuttles or mechanical equipment."
3. NFPA 13R, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in
Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is amended as
follows:
a. Section 6.6.8.1 is revised to read as follows:
"6.6.8.1 ! local water-flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and
shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system
where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of
stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 100907.2.8 of the
2007 Califomia Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with
a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in
all sleeping areas shall be minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient
sound or a minimum of 70 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall
be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not
connected to a fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system, audible devices shall
be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for overcurrent protection)
serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for
.?utside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building."
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b. Section 6.7.1.5.3 is revised to read as follows:
"6.7.1.5.3 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge
are not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slope, beams, or light
fIXtures. In rooms or areas with ceiling slopes, multiple beams or construction
features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler
head i>lacement exceeds parameters specified in the products listing, the plans
shall be reviewed and approved by the fire code official."
c. Section 6.8.5 is revised to read as follows:
"Section 6.8.5 Sprinklers shall not be required in penthouse equipment rooms,
elevator machine rooms, concealed spaces dedicated exclusively to containing
only dwelling unit ventilation equipment, crawl spaces, floor/ceiling spaces,
elevator shafts, and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for
living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel fired equipment."
d. Section 6.8.5.1 is added to read as follows;
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"6.8.5.1 Sprinklers shall not be required in attics that are not located over
dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be
protected per NFPA 13D Section 8.6.4.2. All other attics shall be protected per
NFPA 13."
4. NFPA 14, 2003 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems is amended as follows:
a. Section 6.3.5.4.1 is revised to read as follows:
"6.3.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2 Yz",
internal threaded (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250 GPM
per inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided with
approved caps to protect the system from entry of debris. The location of the
FDC shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly.
Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red."
b. Section 7.3.1 is revised to read as follows:
~7.3.1 Hose connection height. Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall _
be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 _
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inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above
the finished floor."
5. NFPA 24, 2002 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances is amended as follows:
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"4.2.1. Installation work shall be performed by fully experienced and responsible
contractor. The contractor shall be licensed in the state to install fire service
mains."
b. Section 4.2.2 is revised to read as follows:
"4.2.2 Installation or remodeling of private fire service mains shall not begin until
plans are approved and appropriate permits secured from the authority having
jurisdiction."
c. Section 5.5 is revised to read as follows:
"5.5 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water systems shall be controlled
by post indicator valves of an approved type and installed in accordance with the
requirements of Section 6.3. Connection of private fire service mains shall comply
with any water authority regulations. , Where the water authority requires back-flow
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 b). The post indicator device shall be
painted OSHA safety red, be locked in the open position and, if controlling more
than 100 sprinkler heads, monitored to an approved location."
d. Section 5.9.1.2 is revised to read as follows:
"5.9.1.2 Fire department connections shall be properly supported and protected
.from mechanical injury."
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e. Section 5.9.1.3 is revised to read as follows:
"5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall: contain a minimum of two 2 %"
inlets; consist of an approved type; and be installed in an approved location. no
more than 150 feet from a public fire 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 inslalled .on the backflow assembly. The supply pipe shall be painted OSHA
sa~ety- red."
f. Section 5.9.1.3.1 is added to read as follows:
"5.9.1.3.1 When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm (including the interior
hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 Yz'
inlets shall be provided."
g. Section 5.9.1.3.2 is added to read as follows:
"5.9.1.3.2 The fire department connection (FDC) may be located within 150 feet _
of a private fire hydrant provided the FDC connects down-stream of an _
aboveground sprinkler system check valve."
h. Section 5.9.5.1 is revised to read as follows:
"5.9.5.1 Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of building
immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road:
i. Section 6.3.3.2 is revised to read as follows:
j. Section 6.5.1 is revised to read as follows:
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"6.5.1 Large, private, fire service main systems shall have indicating sectional
controlling valves after four appurtenances to permit sectionalizing the system in
the event of a break or for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single
fire line service to a building counts as one appurtenance."
k. Section 10.1.6.3 is added to read as follows:
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"10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and
wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mill
polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape
approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this
section. .
I. Section 10.3.6.2 is revised to read as follows:
"10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly-tube, and after
installation. "
m. Section 10.3.6.3 is added to read as follows:
"10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be stainless steel."
n. Section 10.6.1.1 is added to read as follows:
"10.6.1.1 Pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 18 inches, measured
from the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or buildilJ.Q
foundation shall be stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints iii
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o. Section 10.8.2.5 is added to read as follows:
"10.8.2.5 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."
p. Section 10.9.1 is revised to read as follows:
"10.9.1 Backfill shall be tamped in layers and wetted or" under and around
pipe to prevent settlement or lateral movement. Backfill shall consist of clean fill
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sand or pea gravel to a minimum 6 inches below and to a minimum of 12 inches
above the pipe."
9.60.095
Uniform Solar Energy Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Solar Energy Code adopted
pursuant to t~is chapter:
A.' CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended to read as follows:
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The following amendments are made to the Califomia Electrical Code, adopted
pursuant to this chapter:
A. Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations is revised to read
as follows:
1. Section 110.5 Conductors is 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. The building official may
approve aluminum wiring for feeder li"nes only on an individual case basis where
the m1!.~ can provide adequate safety measures."
B. Article 210 Branch Circuits is revised to read as follows:
1. Section 210.11 Branch Circuits Required is amended by adding
subsection 210.11 (C)(4) Food waste grinder branch circuit to read as follows:
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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."
2. Section 210.23(A) 15. and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits is
amended to read as follows:
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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 unites) by
Section 210.11(C) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that
Section."
C.
Article 240 Overcurrent Protection is revised to read as follows:
1. Section 240.24 Locations in or on premises is amended by
adding Subsection (F) Prohibited Locations to read as follows:
"(F) Prohibited Locations. Panels and switchboards containing overcurrent
devices shall not be located in any closet, cabinet, toilet room or room containing
a lavatory."
D. Article 300 Wiring Methods is revised to read as follows:
1. Section 300-6 Protection Against Corrosion and Deterioration,
subsection (A)(3) In Concrete or in Direct Contact with the Earth is amended by
adding the following paragraph to read as follows:
"All earth within the City of Seal Beach is corrosive, unless the applicant proves
to the satisfaction of the building official the specific earth is not corrosive for the
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. .
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E. Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring is revised to read as follows:
1. Section 310.14 Aluminum Conductor Material is amended by
adding subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Aluminum Conductor Installation. Aluminum conductors smaller than 4
AWG.; shall be installed under continuous inspection by a special inspector
approved by the building official."
9.60.105
International Property Maintenance Code ~
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CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended as follows:
1.
read as follows:
Section 104.4 Right of Entry is amended by adding a paragraph to
"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 the Seal
Beach Municipal Code."
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Exception for "R Occupancy."
The following shall apply to "R" Occupancies with: 1 ,000 square feet of floor area
or less; not more than 2 bedrooms devoid of natural gas fired appliances: no fixed
window security guards: and a private security system for the community. In addition,
this section shall apply only to planned adult communities constructed prior to 1966 in
which each individual dwelling unit is equipped with an approved smoke detector
device:
A. Patio Covers. Patio covers may be constructed that are open on one side
only. The open side may have decorative pierced concrete block which is approximately
50% open and unobstructed.
B. Repair Provisions to Non-conforming Existing Dwelling Units.
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1. 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 15, 22 and 23 and Section 803,
California Building Code, 2007 Edition.
~. : Aluminum and glass window walls and/or decorative pierced
concrete block containing inside wall covering i may remain as originally constructed.
However; alterations during the repair process will trigger current Code requirements.
9.60.115
Sandblasting.
A. Permit Required. No person shall engage in sandblasting any structure
without first applying for and obtaining a sandblasting permit from the building official.
B. No sandblasting permit shall be issued to any person not licensed or
otherwise prohibited by state law from engaging in sandblasting operations.
C. A separate permit shall be required for each separate premise, liD or
group of structures to be sandblasted. At its sole discretion, the City may issue-~ single
permit for more than one structure if all structures proposed for sandblasting are on
one lot or one contiguous parcel of land.
D. Application for Permit. Each permit application shall contain the following
information:
1. The name and address of the person or company applying for the
permit.
2. The name and address of the foreman or person who will be
actually directing the job for the applicant. .
3. The location of the job.
4. The structure or portion thereof to be sandblasted.
5. The estimated length of time of the job.
6. A statement of the amount of the applicant's public liability and
property damage insurance, giving the name and address of the company issuing the
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7. Such other information as the building official shall reasonably
require to aid proper inspection and enforcement of city sandblasting regulations.
F. Inspection Fee. No sandblasting permit shall be issued prior to the
payment of an inspection fee established by city council resolution. No checking fee or
other type of additional fee shall be required.
G. Notice of Sandblasting. Not less than 24 hours prior to sandblasting, the
permittee shall deliver to each residence and business establishment within 100 feet of
any structure to be sandblasted, a written notice in a form provided by the building official.
H. Dry Sandblasting. No person shall engage in "dry" sandblasting in the
absence of written special permission from the building official. Said special permission
to be granted only if the particular circumstances of the job make wet sandblasting
impractical.
I. Hours. No person shall engage in sandblastin before 8:00 a.m. or after e
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~~~Iy.~'Wl~!llnI/g~j upon any structure which is within 100 feet of
any inhabited single or multi-unit residential dwelling. All clean-up work must be done
before 5:00 p.m.
No person shall engage in sandblasting before 1100 a.m. or after 7:00
p.m. of any day, or on Sunday or legal holidays In commercial areas. All clean-up must
be done before 7:00 p.m.
J. Property Protection. No person shall engage in sandblasting, liquid
washing, compressed air cleaning or steam cleaning of exterior surfaces of buildings
without first protecting adjacent property, public streets and pedestrian walkway areas
with canvas or other suitable barriers subject to the approval of the Building Official.
9.60.120
Nonsubdivislon Development Standards.
A.
Construction of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks.
1. Requirements. As a reasonable condition of approval of a building
permit for the construction of any building, or addition thereto, exceeding 400 square feet
in floor area, the permittee shall construct concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and _
pavement ("required improvements.) on the one-half of the street and alley abutting the _
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lot on which the building is to be constructed. Except as provided in paragraph B below,
the city engineer may waive this requirement, or any portion thereof, if the engineer finds
that adequate off-site improvements already exist.
Required improvements shall be constructed in accordance with
the standard specifications of the city engineer and be located at the locations and
grades app~ed by the city engineer. .
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2. Bond in-lieu of Construction. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Code, the permittee may post a cash bond insuring the construction will be performed
if the city engineer determines that construction of one or more of the required
improvements should be deferred because: the street grade cannot be readily
established; it appears that larger scale off-site improvements for the street or alley are
imminent; or that construction of the required improvements at a later date will be more
efficient or cost effective.
3. Improvement Procedure.
a. The permittee shall file with the city a bond in an amount
estimated by the city engineer to be necessary to complete all of the required
improvements.
b. Such bond may be either a cash bond or a bond executed
by a company authorized to act as a surety in this state. The bond shall be payable to
the city and be conditioned upon the faithful performance of any and all work required
to be done and should the work not be done or completed within the time specified, the
city may, at its option, cause the same to be done or completed, and the parties
executing the bond shall be firmly bound under a continuing obligation for the payment
of all costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys fees, incurred in the
construction and enforcement of the bond The bond shall be executed by the owner of
the lot as principal and, if a surety bond, shall also be executed by a corporation
authorized to act as a surety under the laws'of the State of Califomia.
4. Approval and acceptance by building official. The building official
shall not approve, authorize or accept final public utility connections to any building until
all required improvements have been constructed to the satisfaction of the city engineer,
or construction is guaranteed by cash deposited with the city in a sum estimated by the
city engineer to be necessary to complete all of the required improvements.
Whenever the owner elects to deposit a cash bond, the city is
authorized in the event of any default on his part to use any or all of the deposit money
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to cause all of the required work to be done or completed and for payment of all costs
and expenses, including attorneys fees, therefor. Any money remaining shall be
refunded to the owner.
When a substantial portion of the required improvement has been
completed to the satisfaction of the city engineer and the completion of the remaining
improvemenfs is delayed due to conditions beyond the owner's control, the city
engineer.may accept the completed portion and consent to a proportionate reduction of
the suretY bond in an amount estimated by the city engineer to be adequate to assure
the completion of the required improvements.
B. Existing Public Utilities.
1. Required. As a reasonable condition of approval of a building permit
for the construction of any building, or addition thereto, exceeding 2000 square feet in
floor area, the permittee shall replace existing public utilities facilities such as street
lighting, water and sewer lines, and related appurtenances serving the property if in the
determination of the city engineer the existing public utilities facilities are insufficient to
accommodate such construction.
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As a reasonable condition of approval of a building permit for the
construction of any building, or addition thereto, exceeding 400 square feet in floor
area, , or any accessory building having an area greater than 400 square feet, the
permittee shall provide for future underground power and telephone connections.
Undergrounding facilities shall consist of conduits acceptable to the city engineer
running from the power panel and/or telephone line hookup to the appropriate utility
easement, alley, or street as determined by the city engineer.
D. Development Fee for Park and Recreation Facilities. As a reasonable
condition of approval of a building permit for,the construction of any residential dwelling
unit, the applicant shall pay a park and recreation fee at the same formula set forth in
10.50.020 Park Land Dedications and Fees, to provide for the park and recreational
needs of the proposed development's inhabitants and to mitigate the demand on park
and recreational resources created by such inhabitants. The building official shall not
issue a building permit until such fee has been paid to the city.
Provided, however, that the net increase in the number of dwelling units
situated upon a lot shall be used in determining the fee, and provided further that this
section: shall not apply to any property the subdivision of which has caused either the a
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9.60.135
A.
Plan Checks for Structures Housing X-Ray Equipment.
Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the terms of this section:
1. "Health Officer" means the County Health Officer or such person's
designee.
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2. "X-ray Machine" means any radiation machine or device capable of
producing ionizing radiation when associated control devices are operated.
B. Review and Approval.
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction,
conversion or alteration of a building or enclosure in which an x-ray machine is to be
housed, the applicant shall receive approval from the Environmental Health Division of
the Orange County Health Care Agency.
2. The health officer shall review the plans and shielding
specifications required to be submitted pursuant to this chapter and shall either approve
the plans and shielding specifications or indicate the modifications required to bring
those plans and shielding specifications into compliance with the requirements of the
Radiation Control Law, Division 20, Chapter 7.6, califomia Health and Safety Code,
and any regulations enacted pursuant thereto."
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2008.
SECTION 3. In adopting the Codes as set forth in this Ordinance the City
Council finds, determines and declares, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
17958.5, that the changes or modifications to the Codes, other'than those that are
administrative in nature, are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geographic or
topographical conditions in that:
Health and Safety Code Section 17958 mandates that the City of Seal
Beach adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same requirements as are
contained in the regulations adopted by the Sate pursuant to Health and Safety
Code Section 17922;
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits the City to make
changes or modifications to the codes as are reasonably necessary because of local
conditions;
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Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 requires that the City make findings
that such changes are modifications are needed due to climatic,
geographic, or topographic conditions;
The Fire Marshal and Building Official have recommended that changes
and modifi6ations be made to the 2007 Codes, and have advised that
certain of s'aid changes and modifications to the California Building Code,
2007 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions within the City of
Seal Beach, and have further advised that the remainder of the said changes
and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern
themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes, or are reasonably
necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Seal Beach as follows:
1. Climatic Conditions:
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 a
no precipitation. Hot, dry (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. Frequent periods of
drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to
large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or
destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the
area.
Obstacles generated by strong winds, such as fallen trees, street lights and
utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will
greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there
is a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the
ground. Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place
rescue personnel at increased risk of injury;
The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding
conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire Authority's
ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility
services to buildings and facilities within the County.
Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity
supplied by natural precipitation; and, although the population continues to grow, a
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in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50
percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage
capacities and consumption and a limited amount of rainfall, future water
allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional on-
site fire protection features. The shortage of water would also leave tall
buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an
inability to p~mp l;iufficient quantities of available water to upper floors in a fire.
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 fire protection features will
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. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for
firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
Necessary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the California Building
Code set forth in Section 9.60.065.A; Section 9.60.065.c; Section 9.60.065.D; Section
9.60.065.E; and Section 9.60.065.H, and the amendments to the California Fire Code
set forth in Section 9.60.090.c; Section 9.60.090.D; Section 9.60.090.F; Section
9.60.090.G; Section 9.60.090.H; Section 9.60.090.1; Section 9.60.090.K; Section
9.60.090.L; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.P; Section 9.60.090.R; Section
9.60.090.T; Section 9.60.090.U; and Section 9.60.090.V are necessary.
2. Topographical conditions:
Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the
foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates
the geological foundation on which communities within Orange County are
built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built
upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain.
Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition, which is common throughout Orange County.
These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire
department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to
provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection
measl:Jres to protect occupants and property.
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Necessary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the California Building
Code set forth in Section 9.60.065.A; Section 9.60.065.D; Section 9.60.065.E; Section
9.60.065.F; Section 9.60.065.G; and Section 9.60.065.H, and the amendments to the
califomia Fire Code set forth in Section 9.60.090.c; Section 9.60.090.D; Section
9.60.090.F; Section 9.60.090.G; Section 9.60.090.H; Section 9.60.090.1; Section
9.60.090.K; Section 9.60.090.L; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.P; Section
9.60.090.0; ;Section 9.60.090.R; Section 9.60.090.T; and Section 9.60.090.U are
necessary.
3. Geological conditions:
The Orange County fegion is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed
over and near a vast and complex network of faults that afe believed to be
capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the
1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults
run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The
Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County and traversing Seal
Beach, was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3
magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area that ran from
Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another
earthquake occurred in the Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for
reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California, Department of
Conservation.
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Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any
rescue or fife suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar
to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of
strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for
anyone on uppef floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz
earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco).
When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the
department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to
contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake.
This situation creates the need for both additional fife protection and automatic
on-site fire pfotection for building occupants. The State Department of
Conservation noted, in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major
Earthquake on the Newport Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), "unfortunately,
barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a
building on the verge of being legally unsafe."
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Road circulation features located throughout the City also make amend ments
reasonably necessary. There are major roadways, highways and flood
control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes,
street and storm drain design accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall,
causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency
access route impassable.
Soils throughout the County posses corrosive properties that reduce the
expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes come in contact with
these soils. Certain natural constituents in local soils are corrosive to gas piping. The
City's drinking water is safe for municipal uses. Certain natural constituents in the
ocean air and in the water, however, will react with ferrous piping.
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated
by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected
infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent
to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire
department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow
(water) requirements for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also
justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel
within the Orange County Fire Authority, which provides fire protection and emergency
response services to Seal Beach.
Necessary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the California Building
Code set forth in Section 9.60.065.A; Section 9.60.065.c; Section 9.60.065.D; Section
9.60.065.E; Section 9.60.065.F; Section 9.60.065.G; Section 9.60.065.H; Section
9.60.065.1; and Section 9.60.065.J; and the amendments to the California Plumbing
Code set forth in Section 9.60.075.A; Section 9.60.075.B; and Section 9.60.075.c; and
the amendments to the California Fire Code set forth in Section 9.60.090.c; Section
9.60.090.D; Section 9.60.090.F; Section 9.60.090.G; Section 9.60.090.H; Section
9.60.090.1; Section 9.60.090.K; Section 9.60.090.L; Section 9.60.090.M; Section
9.60.090.N; Section 9.60.090.0; Section '9.60.090.P; Section 9.60.090.Q; Section
9.60.090.R; Section 9.60.090.T; Section 9.60.090.U; and Section 9.60.090.V are
necessary.
SECTION 4. 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
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sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be
declared invalid.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a
meeting thereof held on the day of
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Mayor
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
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1, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance is an original copy of Ordinance Number 1562 on :file in the office of the City
Clerk, introduced at a meeting held on the day of .
2007, and passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting
held on the day of . 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPT.
MEMORANDUM
AGENDA ITEM EE
From:
Mayor and City Council
David Carmany, City Manager
Quinn Barrow, City Attomey
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development servi~~,.hW
October 22, 2007 / -
To:
Attention:
Date:
SUBJECT:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1562 - ADOPTION OF NEW
CHAPTER 9.60, BUILDING CODE
Provided as an attachment is a redlined/strikeout version of the proposed ordinance
for introduction this evening. The redlinedlstrikeout version does not make any
substantive changes to the proposed revisions, but reflects clerical and grammatical
revisions based on additional review by the City Attomey. The clean version will be
provided as part of the agenda report for the public hearing and adoption of
Ordinance Number 1562.
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1562
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
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REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007
EDITION, INCORPORATING THE 2006 "INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1,
B, D, F, I AND J; THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE,
2007 EDITION, INCORPORATING THE 2006 "UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX 1, A AND L;
THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 "UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX 1; THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION, INCORPORATING
THE 2005 "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE"; THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 "INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, B, AND C;
THE "INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE," 2006 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM SWIMMING
POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE," 2006 EDITION; THE
"UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE," 2006 EDITION; THE
"CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE
"CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR SAFETY CONSTRUCTION
CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE
"CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS," 2007
EDITION; AND THE "CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE," 2007 EDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
I SECTION 1. .c,h_aJl.t~[ ~,6Q J3~ildll)g c;qc;l~ of Title 9 Public Prooertv Public Works and_
Buildina Reoulation, of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is deleted in its entirely and
replaced with a new Chapter 9,60 Building Code to read as follows:
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9.60.005. Codes Adopted by Reference.
A. Except as hereinafter provided in this chapter, the codes listed below are
adopted by reference as the Building and Safety Code of the City of Seal Beach:
1. California Building Code, 2007 Edition, Incorporating the 2006
"International BUilding Code," including Appendix Chapter 1, B, 0, F, I and J.
2. California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006
"Uniform Plumbing Code," including Appendix 1, A and L.
3. : California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006
"Uniform Mechanical Code," including Appendix 1.
4. California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2005
"National Electrical Code."
5. California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006
"International Fire Code, ~ including Appendix Chapter 1, B, and C.
6. "International Property Maintenance Code," 2006 Edition.
7. "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code," 2006 Edition.
8, "Uniform Solar Energy Code," 2006 Edition.
9. "California Energy Code," 2007 Edition.
10. "California Elevator Safety Construction Code," 2007 Edition.
11. "California Historical Building COde," 2007 Edition.
12, "California Existing Building Code," 2007 Edition.
13. "California Referenced Standards," 2007 Edition.
14. "California Administrative Code," 2007 Edition.
B, One copy of each of the above codes shall be maintained by the city clerk
for use and examination by the public.
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C. All amendments to codes adopted herein by reference shall be
considered as part of the Building and Safety Code.
9.60.010
Applicability; Exceptions.
The proviSions of this chapter shall apply to the construction, removal, alteration,
moving or repair of any work or equipment on any premises within the city except work:
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D.
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Ofthe federal government, the state or the county.
LocaJed on property owned by a public school district,
Located primarily in the public way.
Consisting of public utility wiring.
Otherwise specifically excepted by this code.
EngineerIng Data.
Computations, related diagrams and other engineering data sufficient to show the
correctness of the structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other plans shall be
submitted when required by the building official.
9.60.020
Building Penn It Requirement.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any
building or structure or cause or permit the same to occur unless a separate building
permit for each building or structure has first been obtained frorn the building official.
B. Paragraph A shall not apply to the following:
1. Structures placed in public streets, alleys and sidewalks pursuant
to a public works permit, except those regulated by Chapter 32, Encroachment Into The
Public Right-Of Way, and Chapter 33, Safeguards During Construction of the California
Building Code.
2. Buildings or structures owned by the federal government, the state,
the county, a public school district, or any other building and/or structures exempt under
state law (i.e., hospitals, nursing homes, etc.).
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3. Work done by city employees on city-owned or leased structures.
4. Waterfront and marine structures for which a public works permit
has been obtained.
5. Masonry planter boxes not more than 18-inches in height.
6. Fences less than 36-inches in height above grade.
7. Unroofed walks, platforms, driveways and slabs not more than 18-
inches above grade and not over any basement or story below located on private
property. -
8. Application of hot or cold paint or other roof coating on a roof of a
building.
9. Installation of a row of ceramic tile not exceeding 6-inches in height
around a bathtub or a laundry tub.
10. Replacement of broken or damaged ceramic tile in an existing
installation.
11. Plaster patching not in excess of 10 square yards of interior or
exterior plaster.
12. Installation or removal of a household type or single installation unit
system or refrigeration that is self-contained and hermetically sealed, a single type of
refrigeration of 22 cubic feet capacity or less, N.E,MA rating, that is self-contained,
that employs no other type of refrigerant than Freon or methyl chloride, a single unit
type of refrigeration of 15 cubic feet capacity or less, N.E.MA rating, that employs
sulphur dioxide refrigerant.
13. Pools not over 18-inches in depth, where there is no electrical or
plumbing installation.
14. Any portable heating appliance.
15. Any portable ventilating equipment.
16. Any portable comfort cooling unit.
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17. Any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any comfort heating or
cooling equipment regulated by this code.
18. Replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance
that does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements
of this code.
19, Any portable evaporative cooler,
20, Any refrigeration equipment for which a permit has been issued
pursuant to this code,
21. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided,
however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe be or become
defective such that it is necessary to remove and replace the same with new material,
the same shall be considered new work and a permit shall be procured and inspections
made as hereinafter provided.
22. Clearing of stoppage or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or
fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement
of valves, pipes or fixtures,
23. One story detached accessory buildings, limited to: prefabricated
tool and storage sheds not exceeding 120 square feel, and playhouses and similar
structures not exceeding 50 square feet.
24, Oil derricks.
25. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5-feel high.
26. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2: 1.
27. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
28. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery.
29. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3
Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the
capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
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9.60.025
Transporting Buildings.
A. Any person proposing to transport a bUilding into the city from outside the
city, or to transport a building from a location within the city to another location within
the city, shall submit the following to the building official:
1. Three copies of plans containing the following:
a. Site plan of the lot to which the building is to be located with
the building shown on the lot.
b. Foundation plan.
c. Complete floor plan and all elevations.
d. All electrical, gas and water facilities in the building as well
as the service location of same.
e. Location of sewer service into the building.
2. Information as to when the building was built and the applicable
codes in effect at the time.
3. Copies of building permits if available.
4. Name of legal owner of building and destination site.
5. Any other information required by the building official to determine
the safety of the building.
B. The building official shall physically inspect the building prior to its
transportation to assess whether it is safe or may be made safe. The building official
may impose conditions designed to eliminate safety hazards.. The owner of the
building shall agree in writing to make such changes prior to the issuance of the moving
permit.
C. The owner shall post a bond (surety or cash) with the city, in favor of the
city for the cost of work required to be done in order to comply with the conditions of the
moving permit. Upon fulfilling all conditions imposed on the moving permit and
issuance of certificate of occupancy, any unused portion of the bond will be returned to
the owner.
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D. The owner shall pay building permits and plan check fees based on the
value of work to be done.
E. The building department shall Inspect all work,
F. Upon issuance of the moving permit, the owner shall submit to the public
works department an application for all necessary transportation permits to physically
move the building into and through the city. The owner shall obtain such permits,
approved by the public works department and police department, prior to commencing
transportation.
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G. No building shall remain on any street for longer than 8 hours. Owner
shall install and maintain in working order red lights as approved by the police
department and city engineer if it can be reasonably foreseen that the building will be
left on the street or right-of-way during darkness. .
H. The building official shall review the application, plans and specifications
for all building, mechanical, plumbing, sewer and/or electrical permits.. Such plans
shall be reviewed by other departments of the city to check compliance with the laws
under their jurisdiction. The building official shall issue the permit if the applicant has
paid all necessary fees and the official is satisfied that the work described in a permit
application and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and
other pertinent laws.. When the building official issues the permit, the word
"APPROVED" shall be endorsed or stamped on both sets of plans and specifications. ,
All work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. Approved plans and
specifications shall not be changed without prior, written authorization from the building
official.
The building official may issue a building, plumbing, sewer or electrical permit for
the construction of part of the building before the full plans and specifications for the
entire building have been submitted or approved. Issuance of any permit prior to
approval of the full plans does not raise any inference that the permit for the entire
building will be granted,
On existing premises on which swimming pool installations are to be altered,
repaired, or renovated, deviations from the provisions of this code are permitted if
necessary and first approved by the building official.
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the
building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in the plans and
specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder
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when in violation of this code or from revoking any certificate or approval when issued
in error.
Nothing contained in this code shall be construed to restrict the use, nor to
require any person to reinstall, reconstruct, alter, change or remove any structural,
plumbing, mechanical or electrical wiring or equipment that complied with laws of this
jurisdiction in effect before the effective dale of this code, unless the same is
dangerous, unsafe or hazardous to life or property.
Additions or alterations to, and alterations and renewals of existing installations,
shall be made in compliance with the proviSions of this code.
I. Pennits required by this code shall be issued to the following:
1. A person who both:
a. Holds a valid unexpired and unrevoked contractor's license
as issued by the state contractor's licensing board plus a city business license,
b. Files a certificate of worker's compensation insurance, or a
certificate of exemption from worker's compensation insurance.
2. An owner of any single family building, not exceeding 3 stories
inCluding appurtenances thereto, who contracts for such a project with a licensed and
insured contractor or contractors. 8ectrical, sewer, mechanical and plumbing pennits
shall be issued to licensed contractors only.
J. Any pennit required by this code may be issued to any owner to do any
work regulated by this code in a structure, including the usual accessory buildings and
quarters in connection with such structure, proVided that all of the following criteria are
satisfied:
1. The owner shall personally purchase all material and shall
personally, or through the owner's employees, pertonn all labor in connection therewith.
2. Such structure, , with or without accessory buildings and quarters
or appurtenances thereto, is not intended or offered for sale.
3. The owner files a certificate of consent to self-insure, or a
certifICate of worker's compensation insurance, or a certificate of exemption from
worker's compensation insurance.
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4. The owner shall complete and retum prior to penn it issuance an
owner-verification form as required by Califomia Health and Safety Code Section
19831, and as prepared or amended by the building official.
K Any person regularly employing 1 or more joumeymen mechanics and/or
maintenance men for installing, altering, maintaining or repairing on such person's
commercial or industrial buildings and premises, shall make monthly reports within 15
days following the end of each month coverin9 all installations, additions or alterations
and shall pay for each the permit fees provided for by this code. All such work shall be
installed and done in accordance with the provisions of this code; and such work shall
be subject to inspection by the building official to the same extent as all other similar
work for which such inspection is provided. Such person shall provide drawings,
updated monthly, to the building official for any project valued in excess of $200. A
written request, approved by the building official, shall be submitted in advance of this
program.
L. No person shall allow any other person to do or cause to be done work
under a permit secured by a pennittee except persons in the pennittee's employ.
9.60.030
Retention of Plans.
A. One set of building official-approved plans, specifications and
computations shall be retained by the building official as required by state law, and 1
set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant, which set
shall be kept on the site of such building or work at all times during which the authorized
work is in progress. This set of approved plans (plus future plans or changes that the
building official has stamped approved) shall be the only plan used for inspections
required by this chapter.
B. Plans submitted for checking for which no penn it is issued, and on which
no action is taken by the applicant for 180 days, may be returned to the last known
address of the applicant, or destroyed by the building official. The building official may
extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of 180 days upon request by the
applicant showing that uncontrollable circumstances have prevented action from being
taken, No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on
the plans, a payment of a new plan check fee shall be made.
9.60.035
Building Fees.
A. A fee for each building, sewer, electrical and demolition permit shall be
paid as per the fee schedule established by city council resolution. The detennination
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of value or valuation shall be made by the building official in accordance with city
council resolution.
B. In addition to any other penalty imposed, any person who shall commence
work for which a pennit is required without first having obtained the penn it shall, if
subsequently granted the penn it, pay double the penn it cost fixed to such work plus a
special investigation fee if a special investigation is required. This provision shall not
apply to emergency work when it has been proven to the satisfaction of the building
official that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a
pennit before commencement. In all cases of emergency work, a penn it must be
obtained as soon- as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay, a
double penn it fee shall be charged.
C. The fee for supplementary permits to cover any additional valuation for
work included in the original pennit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the
original pennit and the fee which would have been required had the original permit
included the entire valuation. Plan check fees shall be paid for the supplementary
work. The fee for a building pennit authorizing changes from approved plans or
specifications shall be the fee required for a valuation equal to the increase in valuation
caused by the change, but no refund shall be made if the Change causes a reduction in
valuation,
9.60.040
Plan Checking Fees.
When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $1 ,000 and a plan is required
to be submitted, a plan checking fee shall be paid to the building official at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for checking, The plan checking fees shall be as
established by city council resolution.
9.60.045
Demolition Pennit Fees.
Demolition pennit fees, as established by city council resolution, shall be paid prior to
the demolition of e buildings or portions thereof, including sewer, plumbing, electrical
and mechanical installations, or portions thereof., '
9.60.050
Inspections.
A. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official, and certain types of construction shall have
continuous inspection by special inspectors as specified in this chapter. The pennittee
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concurrently with a general contractor. The permittee's agent shall be a fully authorized
employee or official of the permittee with complete control of the permittee's employees
and the subcontractors; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to (i)
an electrical, plumbing, mechanical or sewer permittee not working concurrently with a
general contractor; or (II) work being coordinated by a construction manager or owner's
representative or by an owner.
B. The building official, upon notification from the permittee, shall make the
fOllowing inspections of swimming pools and shall either approve that portion of
construction as completed, or shall notify the permittee wherein the same fails to
comply with the la,w. The following inspections are required:
1. Special Inspection: A special inspector as specified in this chapter
shall be present at all times during gunite operations to assess whether steel, piping,
steps, skimmer, drain and other elements imbedded in the gunite is in accordance with
the approved plan and the gunite complies with Chapter 17, Structural Tests and
Special Inspections, Califomia Building Code. The special inspector shall forward the
inspection reports, including results of cylinder tests, to the building official. The
building official's approval shall be conditioned on the street right-of-way being clean
and clear of construction materials,
2. Preplaster Inspection: (After the special inspection report and
laboratory test report is satisfactory, 3,000 p.s.i.) To be made when all fence and gates
are installed,
3. Final Inspection: To be made when all work pertaining to pool is
complete, Approval is conditioned on the street being clear and clean and on damaged
street elements being repaired.
C. In addition to the called inspections, specified above, the building official
may make or require any other inspections of any construction work to ascertain
compliance with the proviSions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the
building department. For the purpose of determining compliance, the building official
may cause any structure to be reinspected.
D. The notification by the permittee to make an inspection shall signify that
the required work is complete, all work was coordinated between all trades by the
permittee, and to the best of the permittee's knowledge complies with the applicable
referenced code. The permittee shall accompany the inspector and shall note and
assure correction of deficiencies. The permittee shall notify the building official that
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deficiencies (if any) are completed and a reinspection is required in which case the
requirements of the preceding sentence refers to the reinspection.
E, It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspection regulated by this
code to provide access to and means for proper inspection. The building official shall
not be liable for any expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material
required to allow the inspection.
F, When any reinspection is required due to the negligence of the permittee
or other responsible persons, or due to the failure of such parties to comply with
previous correction instructions, a fee may be charged by the building official prior to
each reinspectiorr in accordance with city council resolution.
G. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit
to make sure that the work will stand the tests prescribed in this code before the above
notification is given.
9.60.055
ExcessIve Inspections.
If in the opinion of the building official, the work is not being coordinated or executed by
the permittee, which then requires an inordinate number of reinspections, or corrections
called for are not made, or the work deviates from the approved set of plans or the
building code, the applicant shall pay a reinspection fee as established by city council
resolution.
9.60.060
Special Inspections.
A. In addition to the inspections to be made as specified in this chapter, the
owner shall employ a special inspector who shall be present at all times during
construction of the types of work noted in Chapter 17, Special Tests and Special
Inspections, of the Califomia Building Code.
B. An occupant, owner or prospective owner of a building or structure may
apply for an inspection of the building or structure. Such person shall deposit an
amount determined by the building official. The bUilding inspector(s) shall be assured
there will be no opposition in entering the building when conducting the inspection. The
inspector(s) shall not enter crawl spaces. All areas shall be accessible and open for the
inspector(s) to observe. The applicant or such person's representative shall
accompany the inspectors.
C. The inspector shall issue a written report based on the building code
standards for portions of the building observed by the i~spector(s). The inspector may .
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report regarding concealed portions or inaccessible portions of the building upon visible
evidence. Unsafe conditions observed will be processed as prescribed by the building
code.
D.
9.60.065
The fees shall be as set by city council resolution.
California Building Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Califomia Building Code, as adopted
by this chapter:
A.
follows:
SEOTION 202 j! .a.m!l[lglllg _ b-X !I!l!llnll. !~~ fC?I!~Ln.a g!l~[Ii!i~!1~ .t? ~.a_q, !I~ _ _ _ - -( De_d, DEFIN1llllNS
"ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or more sides,.
"EXPOSED SIDE. For the purpose of applying requirements to structures in
special fire protection area/very high fire hazard severity zones, the exposed sides of a
structure shall be defined as the exterior wall of a structure for which a 100 foot (480
mm) perpendicular line drawn from any portion of that wall intersects the fuel
modification zone or any forest-covered, brush-covered, grass-covered area or other
land covered with combustible vegetation. The two exterior walls adjoining this wall
shall also be considered "exposed sides" for the purpose of applying requirements..
"FLOOR AREA, FIRE SPRINKLER. For the purpose of calculating square
footage for application of fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall be determined
in accordance with the CBC definition for "Floor Area, Gross." For Group R-3
occupancies portions of the structure not required to be protected by the automatic
sprinkler system do not need to be included into the floor area calculation."
"RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDITION. In special fire protection areas, any
existing building undergoing construction/room addition within any two-year period, in
which the area of reconstruction is 75 percent or more prior to the submittal of a
building permit application, shall comply with all the code provisions for new
construction and appendix..
.SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA. Any geographic area designated by the
Fire Code Official which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography,
weather and structure density which potentially increases the possibility of wildland
conflagration fires..
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"UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE. Includes structures with a roof and no more
than one side and structures having no roof or other covering. Unenclosed structures
include patio covers, decks, and balconies."
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BUILDING, item 2, "High-rise structure" from 75 feet to 55 feet to read as follows: ". De_, Socdon 2.2 DEFINmONS
2. "'High-rise structure" means every 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 floor level having building access.
(See Section 413.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in
Health & Safety Code Section 1250."
B. CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION is amended by
adding a new Section 313 Fences as follows~
"SECTION 313 FENCES ./
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FENCES II IcIded to reecI al follows:'
313.1. Fences.
1, All fences shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
2. Masonry fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 21,
3. Wood fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 23.
4. Concrete fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19,
5. Steel fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 22.
6. Aluminum fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 20.
7. The fence footings and foundations as well as those fences that are in
whole or part of a retaining wall shall conform to Chapter 18.
8, Fences shall structurally conform to Chapter 16."
313.2 City atandards. The fence design shall comply with the City of Seal
Beach standards, copies of which are available at the Building Department.
313.3 Compliance with other provisions. The height, location, construction
and other characteristics of fences on property zoned manufacturing or
commercial shall comply with fire, health, plannirg, traffic, zoning and building
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laws and codes. Plans for such fences must be approved by the chief, traffic
engineer, and planning director in addition to the building official.
313.4 Pool fences. Pools to be completely fenced, gates to have latches.
Every swimming pool, pond or other body of water 1 B 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 (102 mm), and the distance between horizontal members,
accessible from the exterior, shall not be less than 4 feet 6 inches. Fences or
walls shall be located a sufficient distance from any structure, shrubbery or tree,
or hillside grade which could be used to scale the fence or wall. Gates and
doors opening through such enclosures shall be self-closing and self-latching
with release located on the poolside as to 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, public swimming pools
under continuous supervision may be operated with gates or door unlocked.
Except for single-family residences, the fence and walls shall be so locked as to
allow access to all living units without entering the pool enclosure, The fence or
walls shall serve to isolate the pool from other activities and structures and shall
be located within 50 feet of the pool. Gates in such enclosures shall be located
in view of the pool. A building wall without doors may be used as part of such
pool enclosures when within 50 feet to the main front door shall not be through
the swimming pool enclosure. The swimming pool enclosure for single-family
residences may include dwelling walls with windows and doors."
C. CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE
AND OCCUPANCY is revised as follows:
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power loads and placing it in 403.11.1 Emergency power loads. The revised
Sections read as follows:
"403.10.2 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby power
loads:
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Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section
2.
Electrically powered fire pumps and
3. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with
Sections 1007.4 and 3003."
"403.11.1 Emergency power loads. The following are classified as emergency
power loads:
1.
10;
2.
3.
4.
5.
Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter
Elevator car lighting;
Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
Automatic fire detection systems;
Fire alarm systems; and
6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof
enclosures."
2. Section 412.5.1 Definitions is amended by adding a definition for
emergency helicopter landing facilities on high-rises which will reference applicable Fire
Code provisions and is to read as follows:
'EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area on
the roof of a high-rise building that is not intended to function as a helicopter or
helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in
emergency operations, in accordance with California Fire Code Section 1108,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval is not required for an EHLF."
D, CHAPTER 7A MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR . DoI_:FIRERESISTANCE.
EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSUREJ~J'~l'i!l~_~~ !qll.o.v.1~:__. _. ___ __ ___. _ ____ _ _. _J' RATEDCDNSTRUCTION
1. Section 701A.1 J~ _aJ'l~'lg~g J~y. .!il51511'l9 _t~!1 Jpll9YVll!9. .8.!l.n!l!'ll!l! .t!,) _ . _ - -j 001_. SCOPI
the end of the section to read as follows:
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"Section 701A.1 Scope. (The entim section mmains unchanged). The entire
chapter is effective January 01, 2008 regardless of delayed implementation date
adopted by the office of SFM or CBSC."
2. Section 702A DEFINITIONS, WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
AREA is revised to read as follows:
'WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA is a geographical ama identified by
the state as a 'Fim Hazard Severity Zone- in accordance with the Public
Resourr;es Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Govemment Code Sections
51175 through 51189, or other amas designated by the enforcing agency to be
at a significant risk from wildfims including Special Fim Protection Amas and
Vel}' High Fim Hazard Severity Zones. See Section 70M for the applicable
refemnced Sections of the Govemment Code and the Public Resourr;es Code.'
E. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS is revised as follows:
1.
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"Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this
section as follows:
New buildings: In addition to the requirements of Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.13, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures
shall be provided when the gross area of the building exceeds 5,000 square feet
(254 square meters) or more than two-stories high.
Exception: Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses as
required by Section 903.2.7
Exception:
The elimination of sprinkler protection in the following areas are subject to
approval by the Fire Code Official. Spaces or areas in telecommunications
buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated
electrical power distribution equipment, balleries and standby engines, provided
those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm
system and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers
consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-
resistance-rated f100rl ceiling assemblies.
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Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the Califomia
Building Code.
Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year period
exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes
structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building
when:
Existing building less than 5,000 square feet (254 square meters): where 20% or
more is added and the gross floor areas exceed 5,000 square feet (254 square
meters).
Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 square feet (254 square meters):
where more than 1,000 square feet (51 square meters) is added..
2.
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Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
1. Existing building outeide Planning District 1, 2, and 3:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing building
when the floor area of the Alteration within any two year period exceeds 50
percent of area of the existing structure and the building area exceeds 5,500
square feet (279 square meters). When the cost of installing an approved
automatic sprinkler system exceeds 5% of the cost of the Alteration, with the
approval of the Fire Code Official, the required automatic sprinkler system may
be omitted.
2. Existing building between Pacific Coast Highway and the
Pacific Ocean, as depicted on the Planning District map on file in the Department
of Development Services as follows:
1. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages
when the total floor area is increased by 50 percent of the existing area over a 2-
year period
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2. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages
when the total area is increased by 750 square feet (38 square meters) or more
over a 2-year period
3. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages
when an additional story is added to the structure regardless of the area involved
Exceptions:
1. Detached buildings containing two or less dwelling units with
less than .5,500 square feet (279 square meters) (including attached U-
occupanCY'garages) located outside Planning District 1, 2, and 3,
2. Group R-3,1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not
housing nonambulatory clients above the second floor, and less than 5,500
square feet (279 square meters).
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113,
occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or
mentally retarded, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children not
more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such
children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke
detectors.
4, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143,6,
occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients
only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderty (65
years of age or over)."
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deleting Exceptions 3 and 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows: monlto~ng ond olonno.
"Exceptions:
Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings_protected
by NFPA 130 sprinkler system with less than 100 sprinklers.
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Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems
that are sealed or locked in the open position."
5.
Section 905.4 -!~ _aTr!~l)q~~ .I?Y. .~c:tdJl)g _ i!l!f!I!l_?:. an.c!. .8_ !C1_ r:e~!l. ~!l_. . '
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follows:
"7. Th¢erline of the 2.5-inch outlet shall be no less than 18 inches above
and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet
(91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inch outlet 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 of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a
ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width,
and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height."
6.
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'Sectlon 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings with a floor used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm
system and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance
with Section 907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with !i 907.2.22
and Section 412 of the International Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with !i 406.3 of the
International Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance
with !i 303.1 of the International Building Code.
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4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with ~
503.1.1 of the International Building Code.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in
accordance with ~ 415 of the International Building Code."
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.Sectlon 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection. Smoke detectors shall be
provided in accordance with this section. Smoke detectors shall be connected to
an automatic fire alarm system. The activation of any detector required by this
section shall operate the emergency voice/alarm communication system. Duct
smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.12. Smoke detectors
shall be located as follows:
1, In each equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone
equipment or similar room which is not provided with sprinkler protection;
elevator machine rooms; and in elevator lobbies.
2. In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-
conditioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute
(cfm) (0.94 cubic meters per second), Such detectors shall be located in a
serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet.
3. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or
more stories from a return air duct or plenum of an air-<:onditioning system. In
Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in
each retum-air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm)
(2.4 cubic meters per second) and serving not more than 10 air-inlet openings."
Deleted: . Emergency volce/.lInn
8. Section 907.2.12.'-!1!! !l!l~~~ 131l!~~~~ 13~.f9P~~, _ _ _ _ _... _ _ _."" communl.dOllop_.
.Sectlon 907.2.12.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication system. The
operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler water-flow device or manual
fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice
instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged
evacuation on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above and the floor
below. Duct smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.11.
Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones. As a
minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows:
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Elevator groups.
Exit stairways.
Each floor.
Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
Dwelling Units in apartment houses.
Hotel gues! rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group 1-1 and 1-2 occupancies, the alann shall sound in a
constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast
over the overhead page..
9.
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Section 907.8.3j,s)~m~!1f!_e9J9,~e.!lft~1! f<;lI!~I!:__ n,. 'n ____ _n " "
.Section 907.9.3 High-rise buildings. In buildings with a floor used for human
occupancy that is located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for
all of the following types of alann-initiating devices where provided:
1. Smoke detectors.
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.
3. Manual fire alann boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression
systems."
10.
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Section 907.11 JI! .!I!T!~lJc!~ !<;l !"~!!c! .!I_s.f!l!I~.!I; m __ __ _ __ __ __ . _ _ .--
"Section 907.11 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be
connected to the building's fire alann control unit when a fire alarm system is
provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible
supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall
not be used as a substitute for required open area detection.
Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alann
system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible
signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a
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visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct
detector trouble."
, { Doloted: Sp~nkl.nod buildings
11. Section 910.3.2.2J~ ~!l!~IJc:!l!<.! !(H~l!!c:! ~.!lJfl!I~~ __ _ __ _.... __.. .,,'
"Section 910.3.2.2 Sprlnklered buildings. Where installed in buildings
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents
shall be designed to operate automatically by actuation of a heat-responsive
device rated at least 100" F above the operating temperature of the sprinkler."
F. CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is amended as follows:
. . _ . . J;~~!lR ~(n~.?.i~ _li!.I'I)~!'Ic;I~ .I:!Y. ~c:!i!1-'t1F!C~~p~lfl!1.l? !Q ~l[Id .a.sJ!l!I9WS~ __ . . _ _ , . . .<
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Doloted:l.
Deleted: . Ea"" through
IntervenlnglpICII
Deleted: -Exception.:
:6. Occupied roofs on Group R-3 Occupancies. Occupied roof areas which
have 400 square feet (37,16 square meters) or less which is an open and
unenclosed sun deck may have one exit if located no higher than immediately
above the second story on a two-story structure, or immediately above the third
story on a three-story structure."
G. CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT is amended as follows:
,iDoIoted.1.
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"Section 1206.2 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 story above the second story. For buildings exceeding 14 stories in height,
the required width ofthe yard shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories."
H. CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES is
amended as follows:
1. Table 1505.1 is amended to read as follows:
"TABLE 1505.1
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
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A A A A A A A A A
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2. Section 1505.1.3J~)1I1!1~!l,!:!~.dJ..o_~.aA~sfQI!~:. ,.... _n __ n___.-- oIh.r.....
"1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of
every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is
replaced within anyone-year period, the entire roof covering of every new
structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of
the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is
at least Class B.
The roof covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment,
insulation, and covering which is assigned a roof-<:overing classification.
Exception: Group Rand U occupancies shall have a minimum roof covering of
class A."
3.
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Section 1510.7 Jl? ~.d'!:!~!U..o_~~A~~ !Qll~:.,_ .. __ n_. _ _ __.,.__.. - ..rfOc.
"SecUon 1510.7. Smooth or cap-sheet surface. Over gravel-surfaced
roof coverings, the roof shall be cleaned of all loose gravel and debris. All
blisters, buckles, and other irregularities shall be cut and made smooth and
secure. Minimum %--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 1507.10 shall be installed. When insulation board is to
be attached with hot bitumen, the existing surface shall be primed."
I. CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN is amended as follows:
1.
Section 1613.7 J~ ~'!:!'!:!.!l.!l tpJ_e.a'!:!.l!'1? !QI!~:_ _' _. _. __ _ _ __ _ ___.. ___ .'
De..tMI: Minimum dl.tance for
building ..pal'ltJor'l
"1613.7 MInimum dIstance for building separaUon. All structures shall be
separated from adjoining structures. Separations shall allow for the maximum
inelastic response displacement (AM). AM shall be determined at critical locations
with consideration for both translational and torsional displacements of the
structure as follows:
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A _ Cd"l....
LlM - I
(Equation 16-45)
where 6m.. is the calculated maximum displacement at Level x, and may be
taken as 1.2 times the average of the displacement at the extreme points of the
structure at level x.
Adjacent buildings on the same property shall be separated by at least a
distance toMT, where
.1. MT '..J (.1. MI ) 2 + (.1. M2 ) 2
(Equation 16-46)
and toM1 and toM2 are the maximum inelastic response displacements of the
adjacent buildings,
Where a structure adjoins a property line not common to a public way, the
structure shall also be set back from the property line by at least the
displacement, toM, of that structure.
Exception: Smaller separations or property line setbacks shall be permitted when
justified by rational analyses.
References:
1. IBC 2000 Section 1620.3.6, Building Separations; IBC 2003 Section
1620.4.5, Building Separations;
2, "Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary, - Section
C108.2.11, Building Separations," Structural Engineers Association of
California, Sacramento, CA, 1999 Edition;
3. CBC 2002 (UBC 1997) Section 1630.9.2, Determination of toM; Section
1630.10.1, General; and Section 1633.2.11, Building Separations.
4.
Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program Item 16-01."
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2. Section 1614 J~ ~~~~_ ~C!. ~9flP! !~l.! J!!LnJI!1!l!lLS~J~l!Ilc_ ~!ll~l.! _s_h_~aL _ ' - i Deleted: Madmootlon.lo ASe! 7
provisions of ASCE 7-02 in place of the ASCE 7-05 provisions by adding Section 1614
General, 1614.1 ASCE 7, Section 12.8.1.1. and 1614.1.1 to read as follows:
"SECTION 1614
MODIFICATIONS TO ASCE 7
1614.1 General. The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this
Section.
ASCE 7, Section 12.8.1.1. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.1 by amending
Equation 12.8-5 as follows:
C. = 0.044 SDS I
(Eq. 12,8-5)
Section 1614A.1.8 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.8 modifying
ASCE 7 Equation 12.8-16 as adopted by OSHPD and DSA and as already
provided in Chapter 16-A ofthe C.B.C.
Section 1614A.1.12 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.12 modifying
ASCE 7 Section 13.5.6.2 to add seismic design requirements for suspended
ceilings as adopted by DSA and as already provided in Chapter 16A of the
CBC."
J. CHAPTER 19 CONCRETE is amended as follows:
1.
read as follows:
Sections 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1 and 1908.1.17.2 are added to
"1908.1.17 AC1318, Equation (14-7) of Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4. Modify ACI
318, Sections 14.8.3 and 14.8.4 as follows:
1908.1.17.1 Modify equation (14-7) of ACI 318 Section 14,8,3 to read as
follows:
lor shall be calculated by Equation (14-7), and M. shall be obtained by
iteration of deflections.
I~ = E, (A, + p, ..!!...)(d -cf+ l.c'
E. f,2d 3
(14-7)
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and the value EJEc shall not be taken less then 6.
1908.1.17.2. Modify ACI318 Sec, 14.8.4 to read as follows:
14.8.4 - Maximum out~f-plane deflection, 1I., due to service loads,
including p~ effects, shall not exceed 1.1150.
If M., maximum moment at mid-height of wall due to service lateral and
eccentric loads, including p~ effects, exceed (zla)Mer, ~. shall be
calculated by Equation (14-8):
'z M.-iM,,( 2 )
4,=,4,,+ z 4,-,4"
M, -,M"
(14-B)
If M. does not exceed (z/a)Mer, A. shall be calculated by Equation (14-9):
A,=(~:}"
(14-9)
where:
4 _ 5M,,1;
,,-
48EJ.
A = 5M ,I; ,
" 48E,I"
K. CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION is amended as follows:
,1 Deleted= . Barrier height and
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"Section 3109.4.1. Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall
be at least 72 inches (1,B29 mm) above grade measured on the side of the
barrier that 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 that faces IMSY 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,
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or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of
the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool
structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm). When
barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1,143 mm) apart,
the horizontal members shall be placed on the poolside of the 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. .
I 2. Section 3109.4.4..i~ .!l.mllllJg~ !Q _c!~r!fy J~~! PQQ~ ~!.I'!teI~ Y!:lJ.i!!~ _a_~ _" .."
already in the Code are seeped so as to apply &.~I~ p!i~!e_ ~wll!'1.mi!lg. PQQ[s_ !.I1J!l.i!l.
amended to read as follows: - - -
"Section 31 09.4.4.1 j~ a.r1J~[lg~g ):ly. !.Iggi!lg t~eJp!I~!l!g !l~~[ltttO.!'l;. .. .. .. _ . . . _ _ _ ..'- .
'PRIVATE POOL means any constructed pool, permanent or portable, which is
intended for non-commercial use as a swimming pool by not more than three
owner families and their guests."
3. 3109.4.4.2J~.amended.!l~_f9!I~; __ __ n __ _. .u un. ".. _ n_ __ _<'_
'3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required. Commencing,
January 1, 1998 except as provided in Section 3109.4.4.5, whenever a
construction permit is issued for construction of a new private pool at a
residence, ij shall have an enclosure complying with 3109.4.4.3 and, it shall be
equipped with at least one of the following safety features.'
L.
follows:
CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is amended as
1.
Section 3313, ~[lg J~l!c;t~C?1J .3_3.1.4. ~~ ~99~C;!.I9 _~!Ig ..l!~ foll.DY<!.s~" _ . _ . <":...
'Section 3313 Plan review fees. When plans or other data are required to be
submitted, a depositlfee for plan review shall be made at the time of submitting plans
and specifications for review. The amount of the plan review depositlfee shall be as set
forth by City Council resolution. A separate plan review deposillfee shall apply to
retaining walls or major drainage structures as required by City Council resolution, For
excavation and fill on the same site, the depositlfee shall be based upon the volume of
earth moved for both excavation and fill."
'Section 3314 Grading permit fees. An inspection deposij for each grading
permit shall be paid to the building official as set fo~h by City Council resolution.
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Separate permits and fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as
required by City Council resolution."
M. CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES is amended as follows:
.se~lon .3::4.!I~,1.,J:ll~.!IJl!I~!l ~ ls)~!!te_n_d_e.<l_ !>Y_~c!.cji!lg.l!.t~i~_s_e-"-t~!!g~ .19.- - - De_: 1..
read as follows: . - - De_, EllIltlng building. Dr
............
'With the approval of the building official, replacement, retention and extension
of original materials and methods of construction for any building or accessory
structure may be allowed provided that such building or structure complied with
the building code provisions in effect at the time of original construction and
those buildings have not been identified as unreinforced masonry construction.-
N. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended as follows:
1. Section 104.8j!clJ~I!1~[I~~_~~!I~inJl~_!!.E!'lt.!l[l9!lJ9_t!l.!l_~I}c;!_on!l~._..- i De_,LI.bl1lty
paragraph as follows:
"The provisions of this section shall apply if the building official or hislher
authorized representative are City employees or are acting under contract as
agents of this jurisdiction."
2. Section 105.2 J!cI_ !!!)'l_eJl_c!.~dnt9.. !E!,!i~~ _ ~'!1~_~. _ ~~ ~J19_ ~nu_n_d_eL ' - - -{ Del....: Work .....p1lnlm perm" I
Building to read as follows:
"2.
Walls and fences not over 36 inches (915.5 mm) high.
4.
(Deleted).
9.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3
occupancy that are less than 18 inches (458 mm) deep, do not
exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above
ground."
.. ' 1 D111eted: Reconltructlon
Section 105.8j~.!I9,!l.e!l..t9.~~9_~~ fqlt~!!.:__ _ ,___ _. _ _ u m u . u'"
3.
'Sectlon 105.8. Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or
renovatiol)s) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75 percent of the value of the
building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new
construction. The value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a property shall
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include the value of all construction stemming from construction-related permits
issued within the last two years for that building.-
4.
. ( DeI_, _........0.
Sectlon 106.6J~~~,!tt..oJ~.?,!tl!l!!Qlt~:n _, __.n .'n .n._m.--
'Sectlon 106.6. Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or
renovations) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75 percent of the value of the
building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new
construction. The value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a property shall
include the value of all construction stemming from construction-related permits
issued within the last two years for that building."
. , ~ Deleted: Schedule of permll fHI
5. Section 108.2Jl!!I!'ll!r:!Q~Q!Q !"l!l!<! !l,!;Jp!IQ!V~~_ _ _ m _ m _ ,_ _ _. _ ...-:. ,.......-s
'Sectlon 108.2 Schedule of penn It fees.
.8!! .l!l!r<t!<1."..s_ .0J. till!.. ~l!llfP!r:!i!l. !l.ulI!l!n..Q.. ~Q<!l!,- .c;,l!,I[f!?CnJl!. M!'li[1ts!r:.a~Y!l. ~.o,<!e~. . . - i DoIe_ For"
California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing
Code, California Energy Code, California Elevator Safety Construction Code,
Califomia Historical BUilding Code, California Fire Code, California Referenced
Standards, International Property Maintenance Code, Unifonn Pool, Spa and Hot
Tub Code and Uniform Solar Energy Code, including any and all amendments
included within this division, pertaining to fees are hereby arnended to read as
follows:
All fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council.'
6.
Section 11 O.~ an<! !i~!I,!l.n. ~ ~ !1c5A..a.Ill.l!,d.<!E!.d. !Q. [l!.l!,<! !l~ J!?U~~ . . '.' __ .
'Sectlon 110.5. Declaration of Intended use. When required by the fire code
official, 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 fire code official
with the concurrence of the building offIcial. Unapproved changes of occupancy
or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before the building official and the
fire code official 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 oc;cupants of all portions of the .
I .,
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occupancy. The declaration of intended use shall be binding on all present and
future owners, tenants, operators and occupants."
'Sectlon 110.5.1 Certified copies. A certified copy of the recorded declaration
of intended use may be required to be filed with the building official and the fire
code official before any certificate of occupancy andlor any permits are issued to
any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of the occupancy.'
7. Section 111.4j~ ~9d~J~J.~~,!tlj!~ fQI!~:u....._ _ _.. u m un
'Sectlon 111.4. Underground utllltlee required. The building official shall, as a
condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit, require all utility
services located within the exterior boundary lines of a lot or parcel of property to
be installed underground if:
1. The property is to be developed with a new or relocated main building,
2. The remodeling, alteration or addition to an existing main building
exceeds 50 percent of the value or area of the existing building.
3, A residential building or use is converted to any nonresidential use or
purpose.
For purposes of this section, the term "main building" shall mean a building in
which is conducted the prinCipal use of the lot or building site on which it is
located.
The owner or developer of the property is responsible for complying with the
requirements of this section and shall provide all necessary facilities on the
property to receive such service from the supplying utilities.
If it is determined that practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships
inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter and unique to a particular parcel of
property would result from the literal interpretation of this section, the building
official may waive, modify or delay the imposition of any undergrounding
requirement imposed pursuant to the section upon written application of any
affected property owner. If the building official determines to delay the installation
of required underground utilities, a recorded agreement guaranteeing the future
performance of the work may be required, together with adequate performance
security enforceable by the city in the form of a cash deposit, bond letter of credit
or other instrument satisfactory to the City Attorney.
:;:OO7RUlldJnI!C'odtlhd..Trmd.YCI1J~ _ __ _. __ _ _~ _ .3J__ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ ... _.. _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __. _ __ ..1.'
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F,ffectiYl JanllDl')' 1, 2008
For purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment, such as
but not limited to surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal
boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system, may
be placed above ground..
8.
,~ Delellld: , BOARD OF APPEALS
SECTION 11~j~_~vi!l~!:1_tp_re~!:1_E!s. foJI~s.:. _ _ _ _ __ ____. _ __ ___ __,,'
.SECTION 112
BOARD OF APPEALS
For all sections of the California Building Code, California Administrative Code,
California 'Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing
Code, California Energy Code, California Elevator Safety Construction Code,
California Historical Building Code, California Fire Code, California Existing
Building Code, California Referenced Standards, International Properly
Maintenance Code, Uniform Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar
Energy Code, including any and all amendments included within this division, the
following shall apply pertaining to appeals and shall replace any sections of
those codes that pertain to appeals.
A board of appeals, consisting of five city council members, is hereby created to
hear appeals on the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction
and provisions of these codes. The board members shall hold their positions
concurrently with their terms of service as council members. The director of
development services shall be the secretary of the board. The board may adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall
render all its decisions and findings in writing. The board niay initiate new
legislation, consistent with its decisions.
Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The mayor shall be the
presiding officer and in the mayor's absence the mayor pro-tem shall preside.
Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act.
The board shall have the right, subject to such limits as the city council may
prescribe by resolution, to employ at the cost and expense of the city, such
qualified individuals as the board, in its discretion, may deem reasonably
necessary in order to assist it in its investigations and making its findings and
decisions."
9. .sECTION 113J~!I!ll1llr:!c!~c!!Q r~~c!!I_s_f9~!?'!I'!l~__ _.__ ____ ____ ____,/ D_:bulhti......
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.SECTION 113
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0rcIJn0nce Nrmrber 1562
Adoption ofCoJifbmra Code" 2007 Editi01l8
CIty ofSeoJ &ach
Effective J01IW1'J' I, 2008
VIOLATIONS
For all sections of the California Building Code, California Administrative Code,
Califomia Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing
Code, Califomia Energy Code, Califomia Elevator Safety Construction Code,
Califomia Historical Building Code, Califomia Existing Building Code, California
Fire Code, Califomia Referenced Standards, International Properly Maintenance
Code, Uniform Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar Energy Code,
any and all amendments included within this division, the following shall apply
pertaining to violations and shall replace any sections of those codes that pertain
to violation;
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 same to be
done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is committed,
continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such persons
shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not
more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment."
0,
APPENDIX DJs ~Jl)l[lI)c;l~q,!ls.f!l!I~~:_ _ _ _. _ _ . _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _. _. _ . _..',':
Dellltlld: FIRE DISTRICTS
Delllbld:tal'tllld
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Section D103.4J.9)'~_a_d_~1! f~IL~~:__ _ _ __ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ ~ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ - D81eted: Relocated buildings
'Section D103A. Relocated buildings. Before a permit is issued, the house-
mover shall fumish and file with the city clerk a good and sufficient surety bond in
the principal sum of $5,000.00 in favor of the city for the benefit of any person,
firm or corporation who may be damaged directly by the moving of said building;
provided that any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of moving
buildings may file with the city clerk a surety bond in the sum of $10,000,00
indemnifying the city for like purposes, and in that event such person, firm or
corporation need not file the $5,000.00 bond hereinabove required for any single
moving operation."
9.60.070
California Mechanical Code Amendments.
Deleted: buildms code
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Adoption o/ColrfOmta Code" 2007 Edi"o",
CIty o/Seo/ Bead!
E.lJectrv< January 1. 2008
The following amendments are made to the California Mechanical Code, as ,1 De_d: pura......
adopted.llYthjI!9~~pte..r;.___ _n_ u _ _ m _ u. __ n n__ n -- . __n u_ _ n U Un _u - "'.1 Fonn._
A. CHAPTER 3 GENERALB,!;Lql)t~I;~I;~T~_i!l},~YLs~J_o_~_a_d)~I!fl2I!~:n_/
De___: Locatlan
Section 308.0 ~l! llI'!1_en.d.e.d_ to_llI!!d _n.~ !'l_IIp!i_~'! ;\!l!l,3JC1 !~~~ ~!l f9~Q'?i!l~ _ _ <':: Delated: OUld.., Loclllon
"Section 308.3 Outdoor Location. Equipment regulated by this Code shall not
be located in any required front or side yard as established by the Building Code
or zoning ordinance."
B. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised to read as follows:
.10._:1..
~_e_~C1'! ~ ~!i, '!. ~e,!~~j jl! l!I~~'!d.~d. t~ ~~d. ~!l_f9!I~~. _ _ u _ n n _ _ _ _ n/
"115.1 General. Fees shall be established by resolution of the city council."
9.60.075
California Plumbing Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the California Plumbing Code, as
adopted by this chapter:
A.
,10._:tol8Od
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS is amended,!ls follows: . .'
- - - - - - - - - . - - - - - , 1 Delllted: No outaIde In.tlllatIon
Section 311.9jl!.!i99~9Jp_~.!i9_~l!fl2I!C1.Vl!l!:nnn nn n_____ _ n _ ..'
1.
"311.9 No outside Installation. 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-cut connection."
2. Section 313.0 ~1!_l!.I!I~[1!!~!L~~_~ggi[1VU)!l~_!l~~!!lgtlC1rL=!1}~~~__--
Corrosive Soils to read as follows:
"313.13 Corrosive soils. All earth within the City of Seal Beach is corrosive
unless the permittee proves to the satisfaction of the building official the specific
earth is not corrosive to the plumbing, piping, fittings, fixtures and/or equipment
for installation to contact with or to be buried in the ground. Steel or galvanized
steel shall be protected by at least double spiral wrapping, half overlapping with
10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils cover) or approved equal.'
Deleted: Prol8ctlon of piping.
materials and muctl.lrM
B.
follows:
CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION is amended ,!I!l_./
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Adoplion ofCoIifomlD Code.. 2007 Edlllona
, Q~~&m~
F;ffecttw JonlVD'Jll, 2008
1. Section 604.0 J~ J!I!1~!19~9_ ~LaJ1]!!O~!!1.!t ~l,!~~tlC1.'l ~~~ '!.!g -,,!!~!L . " ", Do_: M"'~.1o
as follows:
'Sectlon 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 waier systems shall not be used.
Prohibited materials: Galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, or
galvanized steel.
Approved plastic materials may be used in water piping service, provided that
where metal water service piping is used for electrical grounding purposes,
replacement piping therefore shall be of like materials.
EXCEPTION: Where a grounding system, acceptable to the Authority
Having Jurisdiction, 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."
2. Section 604.18 is amended to read as follows:
'SECTION 604.18 Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron,
galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, galvanized steel, or other approved
materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PE or PVC water pipe manufactured to
recognized standards shall be used for cold-water distribution systems outside a
building. All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and similar
devices, shall be of a like material, except where otherwise approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction."
3. Section 609.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
"609.3.1
Ferrous piping shall be prohibited."
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CHAPTER 12 FUEL PIPING is amended,!i~_~~~~~nnnn_nn__n~.'
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C'O' of Seal B.ach
Eff.ctNe JanllD1Jl/. 2008
.}Deleted:1..
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"1209.5.1.1 Materials. 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 equivalency treated copper of iron pipe
size. Ferrous gas piping installed underground shall be prohibited. Approved
Poly Ethylene or other non-metallic pipe shall be used in exterior buried and
piping systems."
D.
,1 Delebd:reviledtoread
APP-ENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is.amended ~ !QI!~:. _ . __ _' "
Deleted: Existing construction
Section 101.4.1.3Jl!.amended to ~l!!l! !Is.fp!I~~~ __ . _ u u u. _ __ _~ -:: De_d:""""od
1.
"101.4.1.3 Existing construction. 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.
, 1 Delded: Authortty Hsvtna
Section 102.1 )I! !I!,!~I)c:!~c:! !q ~l!!c:! all f9!1~~ _ . _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _, " Ju~odlc..n
"Section 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Whenever the term ;~Y!l:!qlity _ . ,- i Deleted, .
Having Jurisdictior~,)ll_ Y~!.l_i!l_ !hjl! J~Qc:!~L !t_I!~",lLb_e_ 99!l~!I'!l!!l!.l_!l!. !,!~"'I} .t~~ _ ~~i!<!.i!lg_ _ _ - i Delebd:'
official or such person's authorized representative."
3. The first paragraph of Section 103.3.4 Jl! _ ~'!I!!l!l9!!l9 _ !q -"!l!l9 !I~ _ . . . i Deloted: _ E""I....n
follows:
"103.3.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
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 therefore 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."
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as follows:
0rd/trtlrIa NumIJu 1j62
Adoption ofCaliforniD Codes. 2007 EdI,jo..
City ofS.oI Booch
F,ff.ctM JamuI1J11. 2008
Section 103.4.1 ,ElD9 J~!!1ljQD _ '!. ~~.~,~,EI~ .!1~!!!~~ .!l_n:!l!I]c;!~ jQ !!!~9 _ =:: i Doletod: ........K_
-{ DelelBd: . PI.n review re,.
4.
"103.4.1 Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be established by resolution
of the city council."
"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."
9.60.080
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Amendmenta.
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and .1 DoI_: pu..UM'1o
Hot Tub Code as adopted.lu!. tl1!l!!l~~p!eL ___. _ _ __ _ __ _n___ _ _ _n.. __' ___ _ _ ../
,1 Do_,'._
A. CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended,a~J9!lg~; n__.'. _'" _.__,.'
., 1 DeIet8d; AuthDrtty HIVing
1. Section 102.1 J!! ~!'!~I]~!Q !!!~c;! .!l.!lJ9!1~.!I~ _ n _. _ u u _ u _ _ u _ ... Jurlsdlctl.n
"Section 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Whenever the term ;~!l!I:!Clrlty . _ . - .( DeI_:'
Having Jurisdiction~J!!_\!l!~c;! .iD_!hj!!J;~!!L_it_.!I!l~!I.~!!_~I]l!l!:~~.t9_!'!e~'1_t!l!!",'1 Dol.....:.
building official or his authorized representative."
2. Section 103.3.2 .ls_ ~1]'1~.!19~_d. \.0_ ~'!Jl!~ !I:!~ !i!l!t_l!~'1t![lD~ _ !q, ~l!c;! ~!I. . ' . -l Do_: Pen.'."
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 ($1,000) or by
imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment."
, Dllmd:C
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"103.4.1 Permit fees. .Each oermit app!i~l]t !I!l~~ "p"ay fQr. !!~~~ ..p..~rtTli! .!l! J!l!ll./ :
time of making application, a fee established by resolution of the City Council." ,;.
"
,g". _ _ ~_t:!~~J~~ ~_ ~~_t<!.I;~_ ~~_qlJ!~I;~E;~T$)!I_l!.l!1![lDg~.l!.S. f.oJI9Yts~ _. _ _ - - -/,':
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1. ~~t.!o~.~O_1,~ is added \.O_~~.!l_~!! fQI!O)I!!l!:. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ .. _ _ _ _ _.: "
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OrdrI1D1fCe Number /562
Adoption ofCallflmua Codes, 2007 Etblrona
Crty of Seal Beach
Eff<ctioie JtmUI1I'JI/. 2008
'301.4 Article 2.5 of the Califomia Health and Safety Code, Sections 115920 --I Del.....' ...
through 115927, J!ll!l~I211 !I~9P!l!~ !n_.i!!..e.!l!i~ty~'. . . . n . . n n n . n . n. _.. __ .':., _ D._, thOl'
2. Section 312 Waste Water Disposal is amended by adding B_...jDoI-'onocldRlan.1
sentence~Q !I}l! ~.!l~. QfJ!~~~!l.!l. ~'!. ~..1_ t9J.e~~. ~l! fQI!~l!:n n. . . _ _ __ __ . . . . . . h __. . _.' - i DeI_:Inddod
"The filter waste disposal shall discharge into the sanitary sewer only."
3.
.- { DeIetBd: D..lan Requlrem.....
Section 327.0Jl!~99~,~ttp_~_a_d_~l!~I!~l!:__ __. n'n _ __ n.. _ __.'--
"327.0 Desjgn Requirements.
327.1. Design. Each swimming pool shall be designed by a Civil Engineer
licensed to practice in the State of Califomia and each pool shall withstand
expansive soil movement, see Chapter 18, California Building Code.
327.2. 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 psi. at 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.
327.3. Sand Under Pool Decking. A sand or crushed rock (minimum depth 4
inches) shall be required under all pool decking and under concrete slabs
adjacent to swimming pools,
327.4. 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.'
9.60.085
International Property Maintenance Code Amendments.
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Adoptton ofColifomi. Cod.., 2007 &bao",
City of&.1 Beach
EJlcc"" JOTIIIm'JI I, 2008
The following amendments are made to the International Properly Maintenance . { Deletlld, purauant ,.
Code asadopted~!hjs ~!1!lP!E!r; u_ ____ _., _ un _ __ _ _ u_ _ __ _ n u _ __ _ uu _ _ u'"
A. SECTION 104js amended ~l! fQI!~:__ u u u u __ _ _ __ _ u u _ u u u u::'
1. Section 104.2Jl1[1~ ~l!c;t.!Q!! ~_~"~,a_I'!l_~m~[1~~~J9 .I'!l~~_~~ ~II~~ .. _ -
....~ -
'104.2 Rule making authority. The building official and the health officer are --
hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce all of the provisions of
this code. For such purposes, they shall have the powers of a law enforcement
officer. The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this
code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations necessary in order to clarify
the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and
regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose ofthis code."
104.4 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 structure or upon any premises any condition which makes
such structure or premises unsafe, as defined in Section 108 of this code, the
building official, the health offICer, or their authorized representatives may enter
such structure 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 structure or premises be occupied, they shall first
present proper credentials and request entry; and if such structure or premises
be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owners or
other persons having charge or control of the structure 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
structure or premises shall fail or 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 the Seal
Beach Municipal Code."
Section 9.60.090 California Fire Code Amendments.
Deletlld, DunES AND PaNERS
OF THE CODE OFFICIAL are
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. Fonnottod
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OrdInance Nwmber J$62
Adoption ./Callfornla Code.. 2007 Editimu
CIty ./Seal Beach
JWecn.. Janrmry I, 2008
The following amendments are made to the Califomia Fire Code as adopted.tl:l_ _ _' i _: pIU._to
this chapter:
A. Adoption of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition.
The Califomia Fire Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006 "International
Fire Code," including Appendix Chapter 1, a, and C is hereby adopted by the city for
the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to the life and
property from fire or explosion, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, .
deleted, modified or amended. 'u __ _ .. _ . _ n _ u u __ u _ u _ h _ U __ _ _ __ __ _ __ n __ . .'
Delmd: One capy of 10 th. above
II now on ftle i1 th. office of the ClIy
dirt for pubbc Inspectfan Ind II
adapted wfth the ..me force mid
deet II 'lhl'ClUgh let aut henlln In fulL
.
a. Enforcement and Inspections
The California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, with amendments shall be enforced by
the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Director of Fire
Services of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Director of Fire Services of the Fire
Authority may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors as shall be
necessary from time to time.
C, CHAPTER 1 - DEFINITIONS is amended as follows:
1, SECTION 202,.i!l J!I]1~.!1~~~J?L~yi.!llnJl. ang/qr_ !I!!!!~nll..!h_~ fQll~i~ll_ _' . j D._: , GENERAL
definitions to read as follows: . DEFlNmONB,
"ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other
than a repair or addition. Alterations include but are not limited to the addition or
elimination of walls within the existing building envelope. Alteration also includes
modifications to the structure which involve complete removal and replacement
of well board within any room."
"FLOOR AREA, For the purpose of calculating square footage for application of
fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall be determined in accordance with
the cac definition for "Floor Area, Gross". For Group R-3 occupancies portions
of the structure not required to be protected by the automatic sprinkler system do
not need to be included into the floor area calculation."
"FLOWLINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a rolled curb defined by the
path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled
curb."
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Adopt/on o/Coliformo Cods" 2007 Editltml
City 0/8001 Boach
Eff.crlw Jfl1IUDFJI1, 2008
HIGH-RISE BUILDING, item 2, "High-rise structure' of this definition is modified
to read as follows:
'2, 'High-rise structure' means every building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55
feet above the lowest floor level having building access (see Califomia
Building Code, Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as
defined in Health and Safety Code Section 1250.'
"VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE. A listed natural gas compressor package not
containing storage, designed for the unattended dispensing of natural gas into
the fuel tanks of motor vehicle.'
D. CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRES is amended
as follows:
.. ~ Deleted: Spark .m......
1. SECTION 3D5.5J_s-,~gg~g!C? !~~g~.sJ~!I~~___ __ ___ ____no no _,,'
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fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester.
The spark arrester shall meet all of the following requirements:
1. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times
the net area of the outlet of the chimney.
2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance
equivalent to 12 gage wire, 19 gage galvanized wire or 24 gage stainless
steel.
3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter
larger than Y.i inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a
diameter of less than 3/8 inch.
Deleted: DEVELOPMENT ON OR
NEAR LAND CONTAINING OR
EMlmNG TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE
OR !'lAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES
OR VAPORS,
4.
The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning and the screen or
chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue."
,
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2. SECTION 316J!l~~~~:!tt~J!l~~_~!l fgl!o!l!!!l:__mm _... _ _ _ _ _ __ _.,'
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Ordmant:o Number 1;62
Adoptron afColrfiw1llo Code., 2007 EdJlioru
CIty afSeal Beach
Effective JfJ1I/JQJ'}' 1. 2008
VAPORS. The fire code official 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 wRhin 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) of a parcel of
land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation,
petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or
vapers. .
" 00_, FUEL MODIFICATION
3. SECTION 317 J!I!il9d~J~.~!il!l)[I1! fc?1!~I!:___. _ _ __.. __.. '" ___ ,..' ~~::'~~~:FORNEW
'SECTION 317 FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas containing
combustible vegetation shall comply with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any
tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange
County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change, Any
alterations to the fuel modification shall be approved by the fire code
official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in
accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement
process outlined in the Fire Code.'
Deleted: CLEARANCE OF BRUSH
OR VEGETATIVE GROWTH FROM
STRUCTURES
4.
SECTION 318JI! !ild9!39J.o,~!il,d.l!1! fQII.QY!"I!:___. __ '. ,., ... .. _.../
"SECTION 318 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATIVE GROWTH FROM
STRUCTURES.
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Adopho. of California Cotk~ 2007 Edltions
City ofS_o/ Beach
Ejf_clfw Jomuuy 1, 2008
A. General. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining
buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and
persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or
structures, shall at all times:
1. Maintain an effective firebreak by removing and Clearing away
flammable vegetation and combustible growth from areas within 30
feet (9,144 mm) of such buildings or structures;
Exception: Single specimens of trees, omamental Shrubbery or
similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not
form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to
any structure.
2, Maintain additional fire protection or firebreak by removing brush,
flammable vegetation and combustible growth located from 30 feet
to 100 feet (9,144 mm to 30,480 mm) from such buildings or'
structures, when required by the fire code official because of extra
hazardous conditions causing a firebreak of only 30 feet (9,144
mm) to be insufficient to provide reasonable fire safety;
Exception: Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet
(9,144 mm) from buildings or structures and less than 18 inches
(457 mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where
necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
3. Remove portions of trees which extend within 10 feet (3,048 mm)
of the outlet of a chimney;
4. Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of
deadwood; and
5. Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other
dead vegetative growth.
B.
Corrective ActIons. The executive body is authorized to instruct the fire
code official to give notice to the owner of the property upon which
conditions regulated by Section 318 A exist to correct such conditions. If
the owner fails to correct such conditions, the executive body is authorized
to cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a
lien upon the property where such condition exists..
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Ordintmctl Number /562
Adoption o[CoIifornItJ Coda, 2007 Edihrnu
Crty o[SeaI Becwh
E.ffecttveJt1nWH')Il.2008
SECTION 319J!! ~99.!l9J9J.!l~,!t!il!! !ql~Q.Y{!!:_ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _,-'
'SECTION 319 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATION GROWTH FROM
ROADWAYS
The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3,048 mm) on
each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved,
designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to be cleared of flammable
vegetation and other combustible growth. The fire code official is authorized to
enter upon private property to do so.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated
ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as
ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting
fire."
6.
SECTION 320Js ~!l!l!l9J9-".!l~St!ilS !ql~Q.Y{!!:___ _ ___ _ __. _ __ __ __
'SECTION 320 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The fire code official 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 exist:
1. Difficultterrain.
2, Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants,
rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
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."
7. SECTION 321 J!! ~99.!l9J9J.!l~9_!il!! !ql~C!.W!!:n __ __ _n _ __ _ _. _ n __ /
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Delmd: CLEARANCE OF BRUSH
OR VEGETAnON GROWlH FROM
ROADWAYS
,1 Deleted: UNUSUAL
.. . .. CIRCUMSTANCES
Deleted: USE OF EQUIPMENT
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CIty of8oal Bem:h
JW<ctrve JanllDl'Jll, 2008
.SECTION 321 USE OF EQUIPMENT.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate,
or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any
internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 25.3
maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed,
equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section
25,3.
2. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles
subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as
to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable
material,
3, 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.
4. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if
the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle
Code of the State of California.
5. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted
gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass
to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical
condition."
8.
SECTION 322 js ~c1c1l!l! !Q 1'llll!!c;I~.!l }~!I~; _ _ _ _ _ __ __
.SECTION 322 RESTRICTED ENTRY
The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire
areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to
entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways,
inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed
during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.
.
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City ofSeoJ Beach
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exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and
their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.
2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly
authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of
the United States Forest Service."
DeIet8d: TRESPASSING ON
9. _ SECTION 323j~~9!l~JPJ~_d_I!l!!c1I!~l!.:______ _ _, _ _ n___ n_n/ POSTED PROPERTY
"SECTION 323 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY
A. General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within
a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger
because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to
structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until
changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be
posted as hereinafter provided.
B. SIgns. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and
referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed
area.
C. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is
prohibited.
exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within
closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and
federal public offlC8rs and their authorized agents acting in the course of
duty."
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10. SECTION 324 j,!'-l!ggl!!g!CHlJ!i';!g~.!I}p!I~.!I~____________________/' BLASTING
"SECTION 324 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING
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Adopllon ofCa/lftwnia Cod.., 2007 Editions
Oty of80oJ Beach
Effectlvo January J, 2008
Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given
away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within hazardous fire areas
except by permit from the fire code official."
11.
,1 Deleted: OUTtlOOR FIRES
SECTION 325 J_S)~l;!l;!l!!c!!Q ~~l;! !I~Jp!I~.!I; __ _ _ _ m n' . __ m __ . .-'
.SECTION 325 OUTDOOR FIRES
Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire
areas, except by permit from the fire code official.
Exception: Outdoor fires within habited premises or designated campsites
where such fires are buill in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor
fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9,144 mm) from a
grasso, grain-, brush- or forest-covered area.
Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions which will reasonably
safeguard pUblic safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or
maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:
1. When high winds are blowing,
2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch and
tend such fire, or
3. When public announcement is made that open buming is prohibited.
Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not
be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material."
E. CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS is
deleted without replacement.
F. CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is amended as follows:
1. Section 503.2.1 J~ .~T1)~[ll;!~l;!.~}' .a.d.dJr:!g A .!I!l[l!l!!I!~ !I! .l~~ .l!!r:!l;! .01- _, .1 De_: Dlm...ron.,
the first paragraph to read as follows: - - - -: tho following
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Atfoptlon ofCalifonda Codes, 2007 Etb/JJ)1I!J
CIty ofSoo1 Booch
lijfrctlveJt11lW1T')1 J, 2008
~t~l!!t ~!c:!.ltI!L ~.r~_ tOJ?~ }!I~~~I,I~c:!. !rp!'! JQP J~9~ _ qt (,1l!.rp_ 1.0_ !Op.. !~l!l!. p! _c.!l!~" Q!! _ _ - - D._d, Soed.. 103.2.1
streets with curb and gutter, and from flowline to flowline, on streets with rolled Dlm....I.... (R....n unchonaed)
curbs.
In areas defined as:
. State Responsibility Area: Fire Hazard Severity Zones
. Local Responsibility Area: Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area as adopted by
the local agencies
The minimum street width is 28 feel. When the road serves no more than 3
dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width
may be 24 feel."
2. Section 503.4,i~ .l!m!!~!l!'!l.~Y. ~~!l!r'!9.e..~l!t!!!!9!'.a.t.tp!'.I!!~g .0Jt~~_ _.-
first paragraph to read as follows: ' '. ,
~P..E!el!. !>!!!I!P's.ljl~~ .sp!,.e.d. ~uI!1P.s, !I~!1U .!I.e. apptl!.v!!!l. P~Q~ ~ i!l..s~I!.e,t~.n~'~ . . .' . . _ - - .
3. Section 503.6 Security gates. is amended by adding the following
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.pamua.ccaa road"
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Obstruction offlre .ppantul
acc:... ro.d8. (Remlln unchlnged)
DeIebHl: IlUtguage III: the .,d of the
ftnll
'~Yl!.l!i91!,. ~l!l!l!.l!s. gljll.E!5. Q~ ~ljlrr!E!I'!I.l!.h.l!II. ~I!! JI! ]l.~rl!.~I!l!l!. ~th. th!'_ 9~~g., ~oL!l!ty _ - - -1 D._: Socllon ..... Socurllr
Fire Authority Guidelines for emergency access. All electrically operated vehicle _. (Romoln unchongod)
access gates shall be equipped with an automatic opening device in addition to a
key opening switch."
4.
. { DeletII!Id: Add,... numblrs
SECTION 505.1 J..s. ~e.Y\l!.~.!~ !E!l!c! !l~ JQI!~~~ . . _ . , . _ . m ___ __ . /'
.Section 505.1 Address numbers. 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. The numbers shall
contrast with their background. Numbers for new buildings shall be either
internally or externally illuminated to be visible at night. All multi.unit residential
and commercial buildings shall have numbers or addresses placed above or
immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire department access in an
emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 inches (102
mm) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for commercial with
a 1 inch (25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordinance, whichever is more
restrictive.
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AdoplWn o/CDIifomll1 Code., 2007 EdiJi07ll
City o/S.al Beach
Eff,c'n>e January 1. 2008
in addition, multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not
visible from the street or road shall have approved numbers grouped for all units
within each structure and positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road.
The numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial
mounting post independent ofthe structure."
5.
.1 DeI_, When .....,....
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"Section 508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than
allowed in P,PPENDIX C from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-
site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code
official.
Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement
shall be 600 feet (183 m) when fire sprinklers are installed throughout the
structure in accordance with NFPA 13D, 2002 Edition."
G.
follows:
CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is amended as
1.
read as follows:
Section 604.2.16.1.1 CFC (Section 403.10.2 CBC), j~ J!.I'!J~~Q~ .tg. . _ - .{ 00_: Stan'by po_I....,
"Section 604.2.16.1.1 CFC (Section 403.10.2 CBC), Standby power loads.
The following loads are classified as standby power loads:
1. Smoke control system.
2. Fire pumps.
3. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Section
3003 of the International Building Code."
2. Section 604.2.16.2.1 CFC (Section 403.1.1 CBC), lS. ~[I1,~n_d.~d.!?Y. _ ' - -( Deleted: Em.rg.nor power 10''', )
adding item 6 to read as follows:
"6, Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof
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CltyofSea! Beach
EffectiYe Jonuory 1, 2008
J { Deletll!ld: Refrigerant dltlElor.
Section 606.8 J~ .!I!'!~r:!l!~l! !Q ~l! .a.!lJ9!1~2 __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n n _ _ _ _ _ _ -'
3.
'Section 606.8 Refrigerant detector. Machinery rooms shall contain a
refrigerant detector with an audible and visual alarm. The detector, or a sampling
tube that draws air to the detector, shall be located in an area where refrigerant
from a leak will concentrate. The alarm shall be actuated at a value not greater
than the corresponding TLV-TWA values shown in the Califomia Mechanical
Code for the refrigerant classification. Detectors and alarms shall be placed in
approved locations. In addition, emergency shutoff shall also be automatically
activated when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of
LFL.'
4.
.. -{ DIII8ted: Manual o.-ratlon,
Section 606.10.1.2J~ .!I!'!~r:!l!~!q r~I!!c.!.!I.!I_f9!1~2 ___ _. __ _ nn _ __--
"Section 606.10.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official,
automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual
valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the
maChinery room, in a secure metal box and marked as Emergency Controls."
5.
.1 Delel2d: Scope,
Section 608.1 J~ .!I!'!~r:!l!~l! !q ~l!!c.! _a.!lJp!I~2 _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ . _ ___ _ _ _/
'Section 608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte
capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium
(Ni-Cd) and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for
lithium-ion, used for facility standby power, emergency power, uninterrupted
power supplies, or indoor storage of electric carts/cars shall comply with this
section and Table 608.1.'
H. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS is amended as follows:
1.
_ i D_: Wh.", noqul"'d,
Section 903.2Jl! .!I!lJ~r:!l!e<!!q ~l!!c.! .!I!l.fsl!I9'!Y.!I2 _ __ __ _ _ ___ __ _ _ _ _ _/
'Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this
section as follows:
1.
New buildings: In addition to the requirements of Section 903.2.1
through 903.2.13, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings
and structures shall be provided when the gross area of the building
exceeds 5,000 square feet (254 square meters) or more than two-stories
high.
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Exception: Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses
as required by Section 903.2.7
Exception:
1. The elimination of sprinkler protection in the following areas are
subject to approval by fire code official. Spaces or areas in
telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power
distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided
those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic
fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the
building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-
resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated f100rl ceiling
assemblies.
2. Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year
period exceeds 75 percent of area of the existing structure and the
alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
3. Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire
building when:
1.
Existing building less than 5,000 square feet (254 square meters):
where 20 percent or more is added and the gross floor areas
exceeds 5,000 square feet (254 square meters).
2.
Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 square feet (254
square meters): where more than 1,000 square feet (50.8 square
meters) is added."
2.
,1 De_. Q",.p R,
Section 903.2.7 J_s_~I]'l~Dfl.eflJ!l):e.!l_!tl.!l! fgl!Q.Y!l!:_ _. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _u .. _ _.,'
.Section 903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildin9s with a
Group R fire area.
1. Existing building outside Planning District 1, 2, and 3: An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing building when
the floor area of the Alteration within an~ two year period exceeds 50
. .
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percent of area of the existing structure and the building area exceeds
5,500 square feet (279 square meters). When the cost of installing an
approved automatic sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent of the cost of the
Alteration, with the approval of the fire code official, the required
automatic sprinkler system may be omitted.
2. ExIstIng building between Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific
Ocean, as depicted on the Planning District map on file on the
Department of Development Services as follows:
1. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when the total
floor area is increase by 50 percent of the existing area over a 2-
year period.
2. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when the total
area is increased by 750 square feet (38.1 square meters) or more
over a 2-year period,
3. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when a story is
added to the structure regardless of the area involved,
exceptions:
1. Detached buildings containing two or less dwelling units with less
than 5,500 square feet (279 square meters) (including attached U-
occupancy garages) located outside Planning District 1,2, and 3,
2. Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing non-ambulatory clients
above the second floor, or bedridden clients, and less than 5,500
square feet (279 square meters).
3.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113, occupancies
housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or
mentally retarded, where such housing is not more than two stories
in height, and contains an automatic fire alarm system activated by
approved smoke detectors.
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4.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies
licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients
only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is
elderly (65 years of age or over)."
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4. Section 903.4 j~ .1ll1!1i!.!19i!.!t jly. m,qqifyjl)g .1;!.t!?l!~i9!1. .1, .q~I!I!i~g...' llol_: Sprlnklero_
Exception 3 and Exception S, and renumbering the Exceptions to read as follows: monltDrlng .nO ",,,,,
"Exceptlo~:
1, Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings
protected by NFPA 130 sprinkler system. with less than 100 sprinklers.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position."
5.
Section 90S.4 J.l!. ,!I.ITJ~IJ~~~ -'~La.d.dllJg -'!.~ITJ!i. Ll!.l!c!.~!g J!I~9_ !'Ill. ..-
Deleted: LocMIon of CI... I
.tandplpe hose connection.,
follows:
"7, The centerline of the 2.5 inch outlet shall be no less than 18 inches above
and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
8.
Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet
(91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inch
outlets so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet
(45,720) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access
doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shell be
accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not
less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches
(2,032 mm) in height."
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"Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings with a floor used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm
system and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance
with Section 907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and
Section 412 ofthe Intemational Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the
Intemational Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section
303.1 ofthe Intemational Building Code.
4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1,1 of
the Intemational Building Code.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H.3 in accordance with
Section 415 of the Intemational Building Code..
.. .[ Deleted: Automatic Ore detection, ]
7. Section 907.2.12.1 j!!~I'l)~r:!~~!C!rel1l~ a_s.fo!I~~~_ _ __ _, __. _ _ _...,'
.Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection. Smoke detectors shall be
provided in accordance with this section. Smoke detectors shall be connected to
an automatic fire alarm system. The activation of any detector required by this
section shall operate the emergency voice/alarm communication system. Duct
smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.12. Smoke detectors,
shall be located as follows:
1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone
equipment or similar room which is not provided with sprinkler protection,
elevator machine rooms, and in elevator lobbies.
2. In the main retum air and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning
system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm)
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(0.94 cubic meters per second), Such detectors shall be located in a
serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet.
3, At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories
from a return air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R-
1 and R-2 occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in
each return-air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 cubic meters
per second) and serving not more than 10 air-inlet openings."
8.
Section 907.2.12.2J~.a!T!~~q~q!~~l!I~~_sJ51!I~L__., . _ __ _ _._ _',"
'Sectlon 1107.2.12.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication system. The
operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler water-flow device or manual
fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice
instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged
evacuation on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above and the floor
below. Duct smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.12.
Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones. As a
minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows:
1. Elevator groups.
2. Exit stairways.
3. Each floor.
4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
5. Dwelling Units in apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group 1-1 and 1-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a
constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast
over the overhead page,'
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'Section 907.9.3 High-rise building. In buildings with a floor used for human
occupancy that is located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for
all of the following types of alarm-initiating devices where provided:
1.
Smoke detectors.
2.
Sprinkler water-flow devices.
3.
Manual fire alarm boxes.
4.
Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression
systems. .
10.
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'Sectlon 907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be
connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is
provided, Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible
supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall
not be used as a substitute for required open area detection.
exception:
1. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system,
actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible
signal in an approved location, Smoke detector trouble conditions shall
activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be
identified as air duct detector trouble."
11.
". ~ DeIebId: Sprtnklered buildings.
Section 910.3.2.2J~Jl!'!~'ldeg~ ~~gJl_SJ9!1~~;", m. . ,_u __.' .'
'Section 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents
shall be designed to operate automatically by actuation of a heat-responsive
device rated at least 100. F above the operating temperature of the sprinkler."
I.
CHAPTER 11 AVIATION FACiliTIES is amended as follows:
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1. Section 1102.1 Definitions is hereby amended by adding the
following definitions to read as follows:
"APPROACH-DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it
approaches or departs from the landing pad..
"EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area on
the roof of a high rise building that is not intended to function as a heliport or
helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in
emergency operations. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval is not
required for an EHLF."
.SAFETY AREA, A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is free of
obstructions. -
"TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad centered
within the surrounding safety area."
2.
SECTION 1108,is !I!l!l!'!:tt?}~Al[ll! fQl!~V1!l!:_ __ . _ __ __ __ _ _ __ _ on _' .'
.SECTION 1108
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF)
1108.1 General. EHLF shall meet or exceed the following minimum
requirements and the California Building Code.
1108.1.1 Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having
floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 ft above the lowest level
of the fire department vehicle access shall have a rooftop emergency helicopter
landing facility (EHLF) in a location approved by the fire code official for use by
fire, police, and emergency medical helicopters only.
1108.2 Rooftop landing pad. The landing pad shall be 50 feet x 50 feet or a 50
foot diameter circle that is pitched or sloped to provide drainage away from
access points and passenger holding areas at a slope of 0.5 percent to 2
percent. The landing pad surface shall be constructed of approved non-
combustible, nonporous materials. It shall be capable of supporting a helicopter
with a maximum gross weight of 15,000 pounds. For structural design
requirements, see California Building Code.
1108.3 Approach-departure path. The emergency helicopter landing facility
shall have two approach-departure paths separated in plan from each other by at
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least go degrees, No Objects shall penetrate above the approach-departure
paths. The approach-departure path begins at the edge of the landing pad, with
the same width or diameter as the landing pad and is a rising slope extending
outward and upward at a ratio of eight feet horizontal distance for every one foot
of vertical height.
1108.4 Safety area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level with the landing
pad surface and shall extend 25 II in all directions from the edge of the landing
pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of the safety area.
1108.5 Safety net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than 30 in. (2'-6")
above the' adjoining surfaces, a 6 II in wide horizontal safety net capable of
supporting 25 Ibslpsf shall be provided around the perimeter of the landing pad.
The inner edge of the safety net attached to the landing pad shall be slightly
dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than 18 in.) below the pad elevation. The
safety net shall slope upward but the outer safety net edge shall not be above
the elevation of the landing pad.
1108.6 Take-off and landing area. The takeoff and landing area shall be free of
obstructions and 100 ft x 100 ft. or 100 ft. diameter.
1108.7 Wind Indicating device. An approved wind indicating device shall be
provided but shan not extend into the safety area or the approach-departure
paths,
1108.8 Special markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall be
marked as indicated in Figure 1108.8.1
1108.9 Means of egress. The means of egress from the landing pad shall
comply with the provisions of Chapter 10 of the Califomia Building Code.
Landing areas located on buildings or structures shall have two or more means
of egress. For landing areas less that 60 feet in length, or less than 2,000 square
feet in area, the second means of egress may be a fire escape or ladder leading
to the floor below.
1108.10 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be extended to the
roof level on which the EHLF is located. All portions of the EHLF area shall be
within 150 feet of a 2.5-inch outlet on a Class I or III standpipe,
1108.11 Firs extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fie extinguisher having
a minimum 80-B:C rating shall be provided and located near the stairways or
ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher cabinets shall not penetrate the .-
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approach-departure paths, or the safety area. Installation, inspection, and
maintenance of extinguishers shall be in accordance with the CFC, Section 906.
1108.12 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters shall not
be permitted.
Figure 1108.8.1 Helicopter Landing Pad Marl<ings
20' Inside Diam~
2' Line Width
50'
Numbers:
10' High
2' Line Width
Red in Color
Address Numbers:
5' Hiah. l' Line Width
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Pad Boundary
l' in Width
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'I
50'
1, The preferred background Is whl1e or tan.
2, The circled, red numbers Indicate the allowable weight that the facility is capable
of supporting In thousands of pounds.
3. The numbers shall be oriented Iowerds the preferred flight (typically facing the prevailing wind)."
J. CHAPTER 17 FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
is amended as follows:
~ 1 Delllt8l:11 Scope,
1. Section 1701.1 Jl!.amended tg !~~~ .!I~.~o!I~;__ _ u_ _ __ _ n __ _ u,,~'- -{ Ool...d: reviled
.Section 1701.1 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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Cltyof&a1Beach
F;jftctrwJ January 1, 2{)(JIJ
'Sectlon 1701.2 Notification of fumigation. The fire code official shall be
notified in writing at least 24 hours before any building, structure or ship is to be
closed in connection with the use of toxic or flammable fumigants,"
K. CHAPTER 19 lUMBER YARDS AND WOODWORKING FACiliTIES is
amended as follows:
Deleted: Permit,
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.........
1.
Section 1901.2JI!.amend!il~!l2 ~~~ ~!lJp!l~jl; __ _ _ __ _ _. _ _ __.. _<'-<
'Section 1901.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix
Chapter 1, Section 105,6. For Section 1908 see Miscellaneous Combustible
Storage Permit.-
2.
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Section 1908.1jl!~!T1l!ll}g~!C!~~g~jl_fP!I~jl; ____.___... ..__ _ .,'
'Sectlon 1908.1 General. The storage and processing of more than 400 cubic
feel of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, compost and raw product produced
from yard waste, debris and recycling facilities shall comply with this section."
3,
. ~ Detetad: Stal'llgl al..,
Section 1908.2jl!~!T!~l}g~g!l2 ~~g ~jlJpll~jl; __ _ ___ _ ___ _ _ __ _ _./'
"Section_190B.2 _Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground
or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval
from Fire Code Official obtained before transferring products to the site."
. -{ Deleted: Size of pll...
4. Section 1908.3 jl! ~!T!~I}~~~ !C! ~~g ~!I.f!l!IQ~; on _ __ ___ _ _ _ _ _ __ ___
'Sectlon 190B.3 SIze of plies. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in
width and 100 in length."
5, Section 190B. 7 J!I.ljll)'l.e.n~!l9_ ~y .a.d.d]!)g _t~!l_ fp!I~!l!g Jl!.l!t.l!~l!.t!l!l~ _ _ _ - i DoI_, Plio ftro p_.n,
to read as follows:
"Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a
40 percent to 60 percent moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering
areas."
6. Section 1908.9 Js_ ~!T!~I}~~~ _by' ~~~i'!9 !~!l f9!I~i,!g _s.e_n!~I}<;l! _l!.t_,"-
the beginning of the section to read as follows:
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"Section 190B.9 Material-handling equipment All material handling
equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and
maintained with an approved spark arrester. ... (remainder unchanged)'
L.
follows:
CHAPTER 23 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is amended as
1.
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'Section 230B.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with
Tabla 2308:3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained. In double-row racks a
palleUcommodity stop shall be provided along the longitudinal flue space at each
level. The stop shall be steel or other ferrous material %-inch thick and in the
mounted position shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the shelve or cross
member, or other method approved by fire code official. "
M. CHAPTER 27 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS is
amended as follows:
Section 2701.5.2 Jlj! _~I'!!!.l~~!.lcH~ .!')Qc;!iM~g_ tj1~_ ~[S~ .P..!!lJIg~p~ _t9 _ _ - -
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read as follows:
'Sectlon 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. When required
by the fire code official, an Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classification
Packet shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the
storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.'
2.
3.
Table 2703.1.1(1IJs !I!1ll!r:!c;!~c;! !ly !J_l!I!.l~lJg .f9P.!IJCI~e_l5, _ . ,_ ,. _' __.,.,
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as follows:
'Section 2703.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances. No person shall use
or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the
disclosable amounts) (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a
residential zoned or any residentially developed property.'
Deleted: HUllrdoUI Mmrlall
Inventory Btltement,
Deleted: Maximum III000ble
quantity per control are.,
Dtllemd: Maximum allOMlbla
quantiI>>' per contrall...l,
4,
read as follows:
Section 2703.5 JS !l.!l!~IJc;!f!!C;!J1Y- !IlQc;!i~i~g_tj1~_ !'l.f..~~ lj!~~f1!1rc;! J9_. ,-1 Dei''''.: H...""donlll1cad.n
111M,
'Sectlon 2703.5 Hazard Identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by
the Fire Code Official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in the
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N. CHAPTER 32 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS is amended as follows:
1.
read as follows:
Section 3203.4.1 JI! ~.!':!~nc;!~c;! py. tn.o.c;!ify!'lg !~~ J~'=I:'t..l!l!I!I.!l~-,"~ J!l. _ _ - -{ DeI_, IdenUn....n .Igna,
.Sectlon 3203.4.1 Identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines shall be
provided at entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are stored,
handled or-used."
2.
read as follows:
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O. CHAPTER 33 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS is amended ali!c;!dinQ. . _ . -{ Del_, to
the following sections to read as follows:
"Section 3309 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
Section 3310 Seizure of fireworks. The fire code official shall have the
authority to seize, take, remove any fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used
or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure
or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable
statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
Section 3311 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the
regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and with the conditions of the permit as
approved by the fire code official.
Section 3312 Retail fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and
handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks
1.3G is prohibited.
.Sectlon 3404.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons in capacity,
which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class I,
II or iliA liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying the material therein.
Placards shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines."
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Effect,.,. Jamuuy J, 2008
Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically
fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic
operator."
P. CHAPTER 34 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is amended
as follows:
1. Section 3406.5.1. 7 j!l.!l.ro!!~c;!!!c;!.bv addino a sentence to tho!!. ~~~ _o..t _ ' '
the section to read as follows --
"Drag chaiAs or similar devices on tank vehicles shall not be used to meet the
requiremerits of this section for static protection."
D.......: Static protecUon,
Deleted: to add. conclud"liI
_roph"
Q.
follows:
CHAPTER 37 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS is amended as
1. Section 3704.2.2.7 j!l_ ?!11!!.Ilc;!.~c;!. _I?L c;!~I~!i~g, .!=.x.c_e.P..t!o..ll_ L !!I~g _ _ - - i "'_d, T"."'.nl.yotem.,
renumbering Exception 2 a.~!l~p!ip_n_ ~.I9 !~?g _~l!. foJI~s~ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, - ,,_, to
"Exception:
1, Toxic gases - storage/use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic
gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds
water capacity when the following are provided:
1.1 A gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5
minutes.
1.2 For storage, valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plugs
or caps.
1.3 For use, an approved... (remainder unchanged)"
R. CHAPTER 47 REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
FIRE AREAS is amended as follows:
1. . Section 4701.1 ~s_ ?!11!!.IlC;!~(Lb'y_ ?99jnJl.l~!! .f9!19'!V!1l9 .sentence 19_:: ~ i D._, Seap.
the end of the section to read as follows: - i ...1otH. _ent
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'.T:I!.~ _ ~!l~r.!l_ _ c;,l!.aJ!.t~[ _ ilI_ _~ff!!.c;,tiy~_ )_a_n_u.a}y _ 9.1, _ ?QQ~ _ J~g~r.dJ~~IL gLc~~I!lY~~ _ _ . -1 Deleted: _n 4701.1 Seape.
implementation date adopted by the office of SFM or CBSC."
2, The d~!i!1!tlo_n_gf:Wll.!lJ!!!l~:I}[I!I!'!J!l!l!.I1!c.;!_~I'.ll~' in Section 4702~__,
is amended:qJljll!g~_s}p!19W!L_ n_ nuo _n _ n_ __ uo hn n_ _ _. __ nn un __. _. ....
"Wildland-Urban Interface Area is a geographical area identified by the state as
a 'Fire Hazard Severity Zone' in accordance with the Public Resources .code _ _ _
Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through~', .
51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant "
risk from wildfires including Special Fire Protection Areas and Very High Fire
Hazard Seilerity Zones. See Section 86B for the applicable referenced Sections
of the Government Code and the Public Resources Code.'
'.
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tho
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S. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended as follows:
.. DelebNl: Conflicting provisions
1. Section 102.9J~.amended tQ!~g!l.s}!l!I~_s;_ _ _ _. . _ __nn __ _ _ ,<-: . Deleted,ro_
"Section 102.9 Conflicting provisions. Where there is a conflict between a
general requirement and a specific requirement, the fire code official shall decide
which requirement meets the general intent of this code."
2. Section 105.6 J~ _ !1.eJljll?y _ ~m_e.n_d~d__I:!LI!I!I~!1~l'111 Ji!'1c! _ d~I~!i!1g_ _ - -1 Deleted, Roqulrod oporoUonal
permit categories to read as follows: . penn,,"
'Subsectlon 105.6.15. Fire hydrants and valves. Delete without substitution."
'Subsection 105.6.29. Miscellaneous combustible storage. Permit is
required to store in any building or upon any premise in excess of 2500 cubic
feet (71 cubic meters) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes,
barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, rubber, cork, composting, green waste,
or similar combustible material."
'Subsection 1 05.6.35 Private fire hydrants. Delete without substitution.'
3. Section 109.3,. i~_ .a_"!l[l~get1._a_n_c!. _I! _!l~_ ~l!.~~Q~ _ !Q~.;l:~_!!~!l_- _-
~1!~19!1_1_l!.9A3_.!![e. !!!l~!l!l. !Q.~c!.a~.fl?~~~; __ __ _ _ ___. _. _.._ _ __ _ ___ _.. _ _.. ~...
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'Section 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this
code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall
erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used
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under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction
or both as prescribed in Section 109.3.2 and 109.3.3. PenaRies shall be as -Mt _ - -1 Deleted: proscnbed m locol
forth in the Seal Beach MuniciDal Code. Each day that a violation continues after . Old,......
due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.-
'Sectlon 109.3.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.3~.I1.~~[I!l__--iD"_:2
operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code
that shall penn it any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their
control shall be guilty of an infraction.
Section 109.3.3 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
fire official or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following
sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
103.4.3 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
107.6 Overcrowding
104,11.2 Obstructing operations
104.11.3 Systems and Devices
111.4 Failure to comply
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning
308.2.1 Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310,7 Burning Objects
2404.7 Sources of IgnitiDn."
T. APPENDIX B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is
amended as follows:
1,
Section B105.2"i!l.I!.r!l~[Ig!lgJg_~!I!1_I!~ ~II~~:_ ___
Deleted: . Building_ ath.r than
one- and two- fIImlly dwelllng_,
'Section B105.2, Buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings. A
reduction in fire-flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the fire code authority,
is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting
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fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5,677.5 Umin) for the
prescribed duration as specified in Table 8105.1."
U. APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is
amended as follows:
1.
Table C1 05.1..c_oll:!l!1it ~ !1~9~i...i!l.amended t9}~.!l!t ~I!. fqIL~: __ __/
".
"MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON THE STREET OR FIRE
DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO A HYDRANT"
2. . Footnote "f' is added to Table C105.1.J9.'!l!l~_~~ foll!l!'lts~__ _ _". _ __."
"t. Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12,192 mm) from building
with exception of detached one and two-family dwellings."
o.leted: Number end Dlltrlbution
of Fire HycIrantl,
Deleted: NVlsed
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of Fire Hydran... footnote 1. added
.. Del"': Numb.- and Dlltrlbutlon
3. Footnote "0" is added to Table C1 05.1 10 read _a.1!. foll~s~. . " _ _ _ _ _ _,:' of FI.. ~..n..,IDOIn'" g Is 0<1...
" ., Fo.....-
"g. In residential single family subdivisions, maximum hydrant spacing is 300
(91,440 mm) feel This spacing may be increased to 600 feet (182,880
mm) if all the homes and attached garages are protected with automatic
fire sprinklers systems with a minimum fireflow of 2,000 gpm."
V. CHAPTER 45 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS is amended by revising
Section 4501 Amendments to NatIonal Fire Protection Association Standards, by
clarifying that the standards and amendments apply to all systems in all occupancies,
and the following:
NFPA 13, 2002 Edltion,Js amended..as follows: /'
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a. Section 6.8.5 is.amended !C! ~~c:! !I\l f!l!19'!I'!l~ . _ . _ . _ _ _ "" _ . . _ _ _
"6.8.5 Fire department connections (FOC) shall be of an approved type. The
FOC shall contain a minimum of two 2.5-inch inlets. 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 fire code officer. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly.
Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the
fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream
demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2.5-inch inlets shall
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be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when
approved by the fire code official.'
b. The first 3 sentences of Section 8.3.3.1 are .amended tl? _ _ - ---1-: .....od
read as follows:
'8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of
undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (8 occupancies), fire
sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered
undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit
is issued. l:!Prinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following' . . .
c.
Section 8.6.5.2.1.4 is deleted without replacement:
.,1 DlIIoted:novIoed
Section 8.15.1.1.2.4 is.amended tl? -"!I!l!!. ~l!. fc1.1~:_ _. . . _ . _ ..'
d.
'8.15.1.1.2.4 Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they are
operable not more than 7 feet above the finished floor.'
d. Section 8.15.1.3.3 is added to read as follows:
'8.15.1.3.3 Post indicator valve(s) shall be located as specified in NFPA 24.-
e.
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Section 8.15.1.5.1 iumenQl!d tq ~~q !l!l.fI?~l1'!I'~:.n..' ... ___'
"8.15.1.5.1 Large private fire service main systems shall have sectional indicating
controlling valves at appropriate points when the system serves more than four
appurtenances in order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a
break or for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line
service to a building counts as one appurtenance."
f.
.j Delellod:""""od
Section 8.16.2.4.6 is.amended 19.~!i!!.a.l! fC!.ll~l!.:. .n... ._/
"8.16.2.4.6 Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of
buildings immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road and
arranged so that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets
without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or
other fire department connections.'
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Ordinanco Nronber 1562
Adoptron ofCahfOrrrio Cades, ]007 Edl'l1ons
City ofSea1 Beach
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"9.1.3.9.1 Powder-driven studs prohibited. Welding studs, and the tools used for
installing welding studs these devices shall be listed."
h.
Section 9.1.3.9.2 is deleted without replacement:
Section 9.1.3.9.3 is deleted without replacement.
i.
j.
k.
Section 9.1.3.9.4 is deleted without replacement.
,1 DoIoted:..._
Section 9.3.5.8.11 is.amended !Q.~l!d ~!lJ9D~~ _. . _ _ _ __ _' "
"9.3.5.8.11. Other material not specifically included in Table 9.3.5.8,9 (a), Table
9.3.5.8,9 (b), and Table 9.3,5.8.9 (c) shall be permitted to be used if certified by
a registered professional engineer to support the loads determined in
accordance with the above criteria. Calculations shall be submitted where
required by the authority having jurisdiction."
I. Figure 9.3.9.5.1 is amended by deleting the portion relating
to lag screws and lag bolts in wood.
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Section 9.3.7.8 is .amendes' t9 _r~~!l_ ~l!. fI1JlOJ!:s~ __ n __ __ _ __ _ /'
"9.3.7.8 Powder-driven fasteners shall not be used to attach braces to the
building structure."
n. Section 11.1.3 is added to read as follows:
"11.1.3 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined
use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire
sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2
use, with no reduction/s in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler
systems shall be designed to Figure 12.3.2.1.2 (d) curve "G".
Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at
the time the permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system
with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the new occupancy."
o. Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is added to read as follows:
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"11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be
detennined by one of the following methods, as approved by the fire code
official:
1.
Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the
appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
2,
3.
Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water flow test fonn/directions to
document a flow test conducted by the local water egency or a
professional engineer licensed in the Stale of Califomia, The result shall
be edjusted in accordance with the graduated scaled found in the
guideline."
p.
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Section 14.1.3 (43) is.amended tp_~~_~l! fQl!~l!:__ _. __ ___,,'
Section 14.1.3 (43). Size and location of hydrants, showing the size and number
of outlets and if outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves.
Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be
indicated. Static and residual hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be
shown. Flow test shall be completed within six months of the plan submittal to
the authority having jurisdiction.
2. NFPA 130, 2002 Edltlon,J!! _1'-1TJ~~c;l~c;lE!.sJ.911~~',,-s~ _ __ __ __ __ _ _ _ __ -<,."
,
,
a. Section 4.2.5 J~ !I~!l~!l.l~-"~!I!l_l!~ fQlI~s~_ _ _ .. _ __ ___ _.. ~ .
"4.2.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
4.2.5.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on
the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any
way can be promptly replaced.
4.2.5.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of
the sprinklers in the property.
4.2.5.3 The sprinkler shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to
which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 OF (380C).
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4.2.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be
used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be
provided for each type of sprinkler installed,"
b.
. ,[ Deleted. """.od
Section 7.1.2 is.amended!t! ~~q!i!lJ~!I~~ __m ____ ___ _---
"7.1.2 The separate system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless
supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.'
c.
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Section 7.3.1 is~mended tt! [l!~q !l!lJ~~~!l~ __ _. ___ _ ___ _. /
"7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.'
d.
_~ D._' ..v_
Section 7.6 is.amended t~)~!i9J!~ft!I~0JtS.:_ _ __ _ __, ____ _ n/
"7.6 Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and
audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible
devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location
sUbject to final approval by the fire code official.
Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout
the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed
shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound level but not
less than 70 DBA.
Audible devices shall be powered from an un interruptible circuit (except for over-
current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
ExceptIon #1: When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed,
interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.
Exception #2: When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310,9 are
used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.'
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e. Section 8.2.4 is,pmended tt! ~q !i!l J!ln~~ _ _ _ __' h __ __ _..-
"8.2.4 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge are
not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slopes, beams, or light
fixtures. In rooms or areas with ceiling slopes, multiple beams or construction
features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler
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head placement exceeds parameters specified in the products listing, the plans
shall be reviewed and approved by the fire code official,'
f.
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"8.6.4 Sprinklers shall not be required in open attached porches, carports and
similar open stnJctures.'
g.
.1 Del_: odd"
Section 8.6.4.1 is.amended to_~!l9_l!S. fq,llOJ1!s;, __ _ __ _, __ _ _ /
'Section 8.6.4.1 Attached garages shall be protected with listed quick response
fire sprinkll!rs, spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1 m2).
The diameter of the main or cross-main piping serving the lines in the garage
shall be equal to the largest diameter piping on any main or cross main within the
system.'
h, Section 8.6.4.2 is added to read as follows:
"8.6.4.2 All attics shall be protected with an Intermediate temperature quick
response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by
the access scuttles or mechanical equipment.'
NFPA 13R, 2002 Edltlon,J~_a-'1]!!!1~!!~ ~_s_~o!lg!!l'.!'~ _ _ __ __ __ _ _ __ . _ _ /
a. Section 6.6.8.1 is~mended tP.r~!l!l.l!s.fq,ll~;___. _ _ _ _. ___...
'6.6.8.1 A local water-flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and
shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system
where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of
stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 100907.2.8 of the
2007 California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with
a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in
all sleeping areas shall be minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient
sound or a minimum of 70 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall
be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not
connected to a fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system, audible devices shall
be powered from an uninternJptible circuit (except for overcurrent protection)
serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
3.
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for
outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building.'
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"6.7.1.5.3 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge
are not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slope, beams, or light
fixtures. In rooms or areas with ceiling slopes, multiple beams or construction
features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler
head placement exceeds parameters specified in the products listing, the plans
shall be reviewed and approved by the fire code official."
c.
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Section 6.8.5 is .amendeq ~o. !l!l!q ~~ Jl?!I~~~ _ . . . _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ . ' .'
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"Section 6;8.5 Sprinklers shall not be required in penthouse equipment rooms,
elevator machine rooms, concealed spaces dedicated exclusively to containing
only dwelling unit ventilation equipment, crawl spaces, floor/ceiling spaces,
elevator shafts, and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for
living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel fired equipment."
d. Section 6.8.5.1 is added to read as follows;
"6.8.5.1 Sprinklers shall not be required in attics that are not located over
dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be
protected per NFPA 13D Section 8.6.4.2. All other attics shall be protected per
NFPA 13,"
Deletedl Inslall.IIDn or Stllnc:lplpe
4. NFPA 14, 2003 Edition, JI! !l!ll~r:!q~q!l~ Jp~~~ n n nUn n n u".' .nd Hos. S","m.
D.....: reviled
a. Section 6.3.5A.1 is.amended !<1.rl!l!q!l~.f!l!I~~n_.. _ __ _ _...'
"6.3.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2 W,
internal threaded (NHS) inlets, Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250 GPM
per Inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided with
approved caps to protect the system from entry of debris, The location of the
FDC shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly.
Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red."
b.
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Section 7.3.1 is.amended to.!'l!~q~~Jpl!QVi!l~ __ _ n. n .n_./
"7.3.1 Hose connection height. Class I and III Standpipe hose connections
shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than
24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be
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Adoption olCalifOmia Codes, 2007 Edta....
City oIS.a/ &tlch
Eff.cliv< JantIDJ')' 1. 2008
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above
the finished floor."
Deleted: In.tallatlon of Prlv_ fire
SerYIce Mains and Their
Appurunancn
Deleted: nMHCI
NFPA 24, 2002 Edltlon,J~!l!'!l!.'!c!l!.c!!l~JpU~~ n__nnnn nn./
a. Section 4.2.1 is .amended tll re~c! !I~ J!'U~~:. _ _ _ _ __ . . . _ _ _ _ - . -
"4.2.1. Installation work shall be performed by fully experienced and responsible
contractor. The contractor shall be licensed in the state to install fire service
mains."
5.
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Section 4.2.2 is.amended tl1 ~~c! !l!lJpU~: .' . __ . . _ . _ .../
"4.2.2 Installation or remodeling of private fire service mains shall not begin until
plans are approved and appropriate permits secured from the authority having
jurisdiction."
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Section 5.5 is.amended tpJ~!l!t~~ fl1ll~:. . _ _ _ . __ _ _ _ _ _ . _ /
"5.5 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water systems shall be controlled
by post indicator valves of an approved type and installed in accordance with the
requirements of Section 6.3. Connection of private fire service mains shall
comply with any water authority regulations. , Where the water authority requires
back-flow 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 b). The post indicator device
shall be painted OSHA safety red, be locked in the open position and, if
controlling more than 100 sprinkler heads, monitored to an approved location."
d.
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"5.9.1.2 Fire department connections shall be properly supported and protected
from mechanical injury."
e.
Section 5.9.1.3 is.amended tp.r'~!lfl_~l! fl1l~l!:_n n __ . _ __ ..'
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Adoption ofCDl!fi>rtrio Code~ 2007 EdttlO1l3
City ofSeDl &ach
Fjfec/nJeJtznJUII')I/,2008
"5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall: contain a minimum of two 2 %"
inlets; consist of an approved type; and be installed in an approved location. no
more than 150 feet from a public fire 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, The supply pipe shall be painted
OSHA safety red."
f. Section 5.9.1.3.1 Is added to read as follows:
"5.9.1.3.1 When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm (including the interior
hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 %"
inlets shall be provided.'
g. Section 5.9.1.3.2 is added to read as follows:
"5.9.1.3.2 The fire department connection (FOC) may be located within 150
feet of a private fire hydrant provided the FOC connects down-stream of an
aboveground sprinkler system check valve."
h.
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Section 5.9.5.1 is~mended tg)'!lafl}!l! fllJlllY!'s.:_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _..' .'
"5.9.5.1 Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of
building immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road."
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Section 6.3.3.2 is.amended tg_r!lJilfl_~l! ~Il~:_nn__ _ _n_..-
"6.3.3.2 Where post indicator valves cannot be located in accordance with
6.3.3.1, they shall be permitted to be located closer where approved by the
authority having jurisdiction, or:
1.) Wall post Indicating valves: shall be located on exterior walls without
building openings within 15 feet of the valve.
2.) Valve room: When it is placed in valve rooms separated from the building
by a one-hour fire-barrier accessible only from the exterior,
3.)
Exterior risers: They may be set in locations adjacent to exterior walls
without openings within 15 feet of the valve."
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AdoptlO' ofColifomuz Code" 2007 Edlno..
City ofSeol B<ach
Effect"", Jonuory J, 2008
'6.5.1 Large, private, fire service main systems shall have indicating sectional
controlling valves after four appurtenances to permit sectionalizing the system in
the event of a break or for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single
fire line service to a building counts as one appurtenance.'
k. Section 10.1.6.3 is added to read as follows:
'10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated
and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose a-mill
polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape
approved f9r underground use, Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of
this section.'
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Section 10.3.6.2 is-@mended t~-,'~!l_l!l!.ft?ll~l!.:__. _ n__ _ __ .,'
'10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly-tube, and after
installation."
m. Section 10.3.6.3 is added to read as follows:
'10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be stainless steel."
n. Section 10.6.1.1 is added to read as follows:
"10.6.1.1 Pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 1 B inches, measured
from the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or building
foundation shall be stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or
comply with 10,6.2.'
o. Section 10.8.2.5 is added to read as follows:
'10.8.2.5 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.'
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Section 10.9.1 is.amended tq !~~c:! ~~J9U~~~ n _ n_ _ n n _,/
'10.9.1 Backfill shall be tamped in layers and wetted or puddled under and
around pipe to prevent settlement or lateral movement. Backfill shall consist of
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Ordintmce Number 1j62
Adoption of California Code.. 2007 Edrtio1lJ/
CIty qfSeal Beach
Effective JQ1I1IQ1')' 1, 2008
clean fill sand or pea gravel to a minimum 6 inches below and to a minimum of
12 inches above the pIpe,'
9.60.095
Unifonn Solar Energy Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Unifonn Solar Energy Code adopted . I De_: pu....." to
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A. CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is amended,a_sJ911~.!l; __n _"'_ ___ ___/ {
, . Del_".,
JI_e_cJ!C!-'!J 9~:~.~ _~~!I!1~t!l!.l!. LS.l~I!I~_n~~. \.!l_ r.e_a_d_ ~l!! .fc?1!~l!.: _ __ _ _ _ _ - - . . . -- /
'Sectlon 102.3.2 Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provi-
sions 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
($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine
and imprisonment.'
9.60.100
California Electrical Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the California Electrical Code, adopted , ,{ _'_10
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Article 110 RequIrements for Electrical Installations is amended !!lL'" {De....d:....HelIo....
A.
follows:
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paragraph to read as follows:
'Conductors shall be of copper. Copper wire shall be the preferred material
used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations. The building official may
approve aluminum wiring for feeder lines only on an individual case basis where
the applicant can provide adequate safety measures.'
B. Article 210J~,i$.m~ndegii!.s.f9119~;. _. __ _ ___ _ ___ _. .. ____ _ _ _ _ _ _._ -. -,.':-
1.
read as follows:
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installed therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit. Said circuit shall
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Adaptio. ofCollfonuo Cotk" 2007 Utio..
C.ty ofSsa1 B<DCh
EffccllW JanllD1')l I, 2008
be provided with an indicating type switch located in the wall adjacent to the sink
or cabinet.'
2,
~ 1 Deleted: 11- and 2CI-Ampe,.
Section 210.23IA) JI! ~!'l~llc!.~ !q ~~c!. ~!l Jpll~!l~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . - - S...".h CI..ulls
'J!-l. ~~: !'!I~J!l!:~P..8!! J~rc!.lll!~ ~1~l!~I~~ _~.t5_l!l!)1p_e~ 1!1'!l!l9~ .c.i~.uA 1!t:!~I! ~ _, . . -( Dolollld: "0.23
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 th~ 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 210.11(C) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that
Section.'
C. Article 240 J!l.amended .l!.s.toJI~s; . __ . . u . ___ . .. ,. __ __ u. __ _ . __ _,-::
~.lI.c.tlC!.1l ~~:~J~ ~!)1_E!.l'ld_l!.c!. ~~ .!i.d.dl,!g !l.u_b.s~!iP!l.lf} .19_ r:E!.a.d.~!l fcll!~!l:_ __..' : ~
'IF) Prohibited Locations. Panels and switchboards containing overcurrent
devices shall not be located in any closet, cabinet, toilet room or room containing
a lavatory"
, 1 Deleted: WIring MItlhDds
D. Article 300J!l.amended tQ_~~.~s. fc!!1~~. _. __. __ u.u. _.. _ _, u. u. ~':--1_, """sod
De"': Overcurrent Protection
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Delmd: Prohibited LOCItIon.
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read as follows: - .
'All earth within the City of Seal Beach is corrosive, unless the applicant proves
to the satisfaction of the building official the specific earth is not corrosive for the
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. . ,
E. Article 31 0 J!l.amended.a_s, foJI~; u_ _. __ u __ u __ u. __ __. u n. __. J<',
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Con-o.lon Ind Deterioration.
lubllctlon (AU3) In Cancra or In
Direct Contact with the Earth
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Adopn.n .jCa/ifiJrnla Codes, 2007 Editions
CIty .j8oa! Beaoh
E;jfectlveJtZ1OlI11')' J, 2008
O(a) Aluminum Conductor Installation. Aluminum conductors smaller than 4
AWG. shall be installed under continuous inspection by a special inspector
approved by the building official."
9.60.105
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International Property Maintenance Code AI!I.!'!I51_'!I!I~!l!._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. ."'
The following amendments are made to the International Property ,1 Delellod, ""'"U.. to
Maintenance Code as adopted.l2x_t~ls_\1~~p.t~!:_ _ _. _ _ __ _ _ __ _ ._. _ _ __ _ ___ _ ____ _ __ _,,'
.1 DeI_:" ,
,cJi_~~TIi'~ ~ ~~I~!ljl!,!~!!1.:J9.1I!!l!. ~[I!.l!.t!.d.l!d_ i[I~ !QI!Q\(!'l!:_ __ _ . _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ .,/
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J;_e.~o-'1 ~9~~Jl!.ljll],'-l!.n_~_I.1Y .a~~!l)g !l-'~~J'!Ig!i[lP.~!Q ~i[I~ .a.sJp!I~.s~ __ _ _ _, -:- i Do_d, Rlghl.fEntry
"No owner or occupant Of 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 the Seal
Beach Municipal Code."
9.60.110
exception for "R Occupancy."
The following shall apply to OR" Occupancies with: 1,000 square feet of floor area
or less; not more than 2 bedrooms devoid of natural gas fired appliances: no fixed
window security guards: and a private security system for the community. In addition,
this section shall apply only to planned adult communities constructed prior to 1966 in
which each individual dwelling unit is equipped with an approved smoke detector
device:
A. Patio Covers. Patio covers may be constructed that are open on one side
only. The open side may have decorative pierced concrete block which is
approximately 50% open and unobstructed.
B. Repair Provisions to Non-conforming Existing Dwelling Units.
1. 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 Chapte~ 15, 22 and 23 and Section 803,
Califomia Building Code, 2007 Edition.
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Adoption afColifornia Codes, 2007 EdiJloru
City afSeal BeacII
Effeclive JamJDry J, 2008
2. Aluminum and glass window walls and/or decorative pierced
concrete block containing inside wall covering l'!.~l/. !~!!'I!ilJ~ _ ~l!. _C!.ri.9!~~I!y" PP!I!!'!f!l9!l!.<!. _ ' - - i Do_. I
However, alterations during the repair process will trigger current Code requirements.
9.60.115
Sandblasting.
A. Penn it Required. No person shall engage in sandblasting any structure
without first applying for and obtaining a sandblasting permit from the building official.
B. No sandblasting penn it shall be issued to any person not licensed or
otherwise prohibi~d by state law from engaging in sandblasting operations.
C. A separate pennit shall be required for each separate premise, court or
group of structures to be sandblasted. At its sole discretion, the City may issue a single
pennit for more than one structure if all structures proposed for sandblasting are on
one lot or one contiguous parcel of land.
D. Application for Pennit. Each penn it application shall contain the following
infonnation:
1. The name and address of the person or company applying for the
pennit.
2. The name and address of the foreman or person who will be
actually directing the job for the applicant.
3. The location ofthe job.
4. The structure or portion thereof to be sandblasted.
5. The estimated length of time of the job.
6. A statement of the amount of the applicant's public liability and
property damage insurance, giving the name and address of the company issuing the
policy.
7. Such other infonnation as the building official shall reasonably
require to aid proper inspection and enfon:ement of city sandblasting regulations.
F. Inspection Fee. No sandblasting pennit shall be issued prior to the
payment of an inspection fee established by city council resolution. No checking fee or . D_: bulli6...ode
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Ordinance Number IS62
AdopliDn afCalifornia Cotk~ 2007 Edlht>>J8
CIty afSeal B<och
Effie/Iv< Ji11DI/lTy 1,2008
G. Notice of Sandblasting. Not less than 24 hours prior to sandblasting, the
permittee shall deliver to each residence and business establishment within 100 feet of
any structure to be sandblasted, a written notice in a form provided by the building
official.
H. Dry Sandblasting. No person shall engage in "dry" sandblasting in the
absence of written special permission from the building official. Said special permission
to be granted only if the particular circumstances of the job make wet sandblasting
impractical.
I. Hours. No person shall engage in sandblasting before 8:00 a.m. or after
5:00 p.m. of any day, or on Sunday or legal holidays, in any neighborhood that is
exclusively a residential neighborhood or upon any structure which is wnhin 100 feet of
any inhabited single or multi-unit residential dwelling. All clean-up work must be done
before 5:00 p.m.
No person shall engage in sandblasting before 1100 a.m. or after 7:00
p.m. of any day, or on Sunday or legal holidays In commercial areas. All clean-up must
be done before 7:00 p.m.
J. Property Protection. No person shall engage in sandblasting, liquid
washing, compressed air cleaning or steam cleaning of exterior surfaces of buildings
without first protecting adjacent property, public streets and pedestrian walkway areas
with canvas or other suitable barriers subject to the approval of the BUilding Official.
9.60.120
A.
Nonsubdlvision Development Standards.
Construction of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks.
1. Requirements. As a reasonable condition of approval of a building
permit for the construction of any building, or addition thereto, exceeding 400 square
feet in floor area, the permittee shall construct concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
pavement ('required improvements") on the one-half of the street and alley abutting the
lot on which the building Is to be constructed. Except as provided in paragraph B
below, the city engineer may waive this requirement, or any portion thereof, if the
engineer finds that adequate off-site improvements already exist.
Required improvements shall be constructed in accordance with
the standard specifications of the city engineer and be located at the locations and
grades approved by the city engineer.
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Adopt... ofC.lifomlD Code., 2007 Etil....
Ctty ofSUJl &och
Effiel'" Januory 1, 2008
2. Bond in-lieu of Construction. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this Code, the permittee may post a cash bond insuring the construction will be
performed if the city engineer determines that construction of one or more of the
required improvements should be deferred because: the street grade cannot be readily
established; it appears that larger scale off-site improvements for the street or alley are
imminent; or that construction of the required improvements at a later date will be more
efficient or cost effective.
3, Improvement Procedure.
a.
estimated by the city
improvements.
The permittee shall file with the city a bond in an amount
engineer to be necessary to complete all of the required
b. Such bond may be either a cash bond or a bond executed
by a company authorized to act as a surety in this state. The bond shall be payable to
the city and be conditioned upon the faithful performance of any and all work required
to be done and should the work not be done or completed within the time specified, the
city may, at its option, cause the same to be done or completed, and the parties
executing the bond shall be firmly bound under a continuing obligation for the payment
of all costs and expenses, including but not limited to attomeys fees, incurred in the
construction and enforcement of the bond The bond shall be executed by the owner of
the lot as principal and, if a surety bond, shall also be executed by a corporation
authorized to act as a surety under the laws of the State of California.
4. Approval and acceptance by building official. The building official
shall not approve, authorize or accept final publiC utility connections to any building
until all required improvements have been constructed to the satisfaction of the city
engineer, or construction is guaranteed by cash deposited with the city in a sum
estimated by the city engineer to be necessary to complete all of the required
improvements.
Whenever the owner elects to deposit a cash bond, the city is
authorized in the event of any default on his part to use any or all of the deposit money
to cause all of the required work to be done or completed and for payment of all costs
and expenses, including attorneys fees, therefor. Any money remaining shall be
refunded to the owner.
When a substantial portion of the required improvement has been
completed to the satisfaction of the city engineer and the completion of the remaining
improvements is delayed due to conditions beyond the owner's control, the city
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0rdInDnc. Numbor ]j62
Adopfian afColiformo Cod.., 2007 EditiD1I3
City af800J Beach
li!Ifectrve JamJ01')I ], 2008
engineer may accept the completed portion and consent to a proportionate reduction of
the surety bond in an amount estimated by the city engineer to be adequate to assure
the completion of the required improvements.
B. Existing Public Utilities.
1, Required. As a reasonable condition of approval of a building
permit for the construction of any building, or addition thereto, exceeding 2000 square
feet in floor area, the permittee shall replace existing public utilities facilities such as
street lighting, water and sewer lines, and related appurtenances serving the property if
in the determination of the city engineer the existing public utilities facilities are
insufficient to accommodate such construction.
C. Future Undergrounding of Utilities.
As a reasonable condition of approval of a building permit for the
construction of any buildIng, or addition thereto, exceeding 400 square feet in floor
area, , or any accessory building having an area greater than 400 square feet, the
permittee shall provide for future underground power and telephone connections.
Undergrounding facilities shall consist of conduits acceptable to the city engineer
running from the power panel and/or telephone line hookup to the appropriate utility
easement, alley, or street as determined by the city engineer.
D. Development Fee for Park and Recreation Facilities, As a reasonable
condition of approval of a building permit for the construction of any residential dwelling
unit, the applicant shall pay a park and recreation fee at the same formula set forth in
10.50.020 Park Land Dedications and Fees, to provIde for the park and recreational
needs of the proposed development's inhabitants and to mitigate the demand on park
and recreational resources created by such inhabitants. The building official shall not
issue a building permit until such fee has been paid to the city.
Provided, however, that the net increase in the number of dwelling units
situated upon a lot shall be used in determining the fee, and provided further that this
section shall not apply to any property the subdivision of which has caused either the
dedication of parkland or the payment of a fee in lieu thereof.
9.60.135
A.
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Plan Checks for Structures Housing X-Ray Equipment.
Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the terms of this
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1. "Heelth Officef means the County Health Officer or such person's
designee,
2. "X-ray Machine" means any radiation machine or device capable of
producing ionizing radiation when associated control devices are operated.
B. Review and Approval.
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction,
conversion or alteration of a building or enclosure in which an x-ray machine is to be
housed, the applieant shall receive approval from the Environmental Health Division of
the Orange County Health Care Agency.
2. The health officer shall review the plans and shielding
specifications required to be submitted pursuant to this chapter and shall either approve
the plans and shielding specifications or indicate the modifications required to bring
those plans and Ilhielding specifications into compliance with the requirements of the
Radiation Control Law, Division 20, Chapter 7.6, California Health and Safety Code,
and any regulations enacted pursuant thereto."
SECTION 2, This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2008.
SECTION 3. In adopting the Codes as set forth in this Ordinance the City
Council finds, determines and declares, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
17958.5, that the changes or modifications to the Codes, other than those that are
administrative in nature, are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geographic or
topographical conditions in that:
Health and Safety Code Section 17958 mandates that the City of Seal Beach adopt
ordinances and regulations imposing the same requirements as are contained in the
regulations adopted by the Sate pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922;
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits the City to make changes or
modifications to the codes as are reasonably necessary because of local conditions;
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 requires that the City make findings that such
changes are modifications are needed due to climatic, geographic, or topographic
conditions;
The Fire Marshal and Building Official have recommended that changes and
modifications be made to the 2007 Codes, and have advised that certain of said
changes and modifications to the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, are
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reasonably necessary due to local conditions within the City of Seal Beach, and have
further advised that the remainder of the said changes and modifications are of an
administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered
by the Codes, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City
of Seal Beach as follows:
1. Climatic Conditions:
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 (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. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the
fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In
addRion to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility
services throughout the area.
Obstacles generated by strong winds, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles,
and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the
response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is a significant increase in
the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire fighting
apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.
The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding
conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire Authority's ability to
respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings
and facilities within the County.
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. Due to storage capacities and consumption and a limited amount
of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for
additional on-site fire protection features. The shortage of water would also leave tall
buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability
to pump sufficient quantities of available water to upper ftoors in a fire.
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
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sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will 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. Fire sprinkler systems
will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
N8C8IIsary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the Califomia Building
Code set forth in Section 9.60.065.A; Section 9.60.065.C; Section 9.60.065.0; Section
9.60.065.E; and Section 9.60,065,H, and the amendments to the Califomia Fire Code
set forth in Section 9.60.090.C; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9,60.090.F; Section
9.60,090.G; Section 9.60.090.H; Section 9.60.090.1; Section 9.60.090.K; Section
9,60,090.L; Sect[on 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.P; Section 9.60.090.R; Section
9.60.090,T; Section 9.60.090.U; and Section 9.60.090.V are necessary.
2. Topographical conditions:
Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of
Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological
foundation on which communities within Orange County are built and will continue to
build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur
on steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain.
Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition, which is common throughout Orange County.
These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire
department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide
automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect
occupants and property.
Necessary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the California Building
Code set forth in Section 9.60,065.A; Section 9.60.065.0; Section 9.60.065.E; Section
9.60,065.F; Section 9.60.065.G; and Section 9.60,065.H, and the amendments to the
Califomia Fire Code set forth in Section 9.60.090.C; Section 9.60.090.0; Section
9,60,090.F; Section 9.60.090.G; Section 9.60.090.H; Section 9.60,090.1; Section
9,60.090.K; Section 9,60.090.L; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090,P; Section
9,60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.R; Section 9.60.090.T; and Section 9.60.090.U are
necessary.
3. Geological conditions:
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed
over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of
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producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the
1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest
boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange
County and traversing Seal Beach, was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach
earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area that
ran from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1969, another
earthquake occurred in the Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for
reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California, Department of
Conservation.
Previous earthqul!lkes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A
severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire
suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated
under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there
exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings.
The October 17, 1969, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina
District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500
responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was
difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the
earthquake. This sijuation creates the need for both additional fire protection and
automatic on-sije fire protection for building occupants. The State Department of
Conservation noted, in their 1966 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on
the Newport Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), "unfortunately, barely meeting the
minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of
being legally unsafe."
Road circulation features located throughout the City also make amendments
reasonably necessary. There are major roadways, highways and flood control channels
that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain
design accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and
landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable.
Soils throu9hout the County posses corrosive properties that reduce the expected
usable life of water services when metallic pipes come in contact with these soils.
Certain natural constituents in local soils are corrosive to gas piping. The City's drinking
water is safe for municipal uses. Certain natural constijuents in the ocean air and in the
water, however, will react wijh ferrous piping.
Due to the topographical condijions of sprawling development separated by waterways
and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in
seismic zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems
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to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with
reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Additional fire protection is
also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel
within the Orange County Fire Authority, which provides fire protection and emergency
response services to Seal Beach.
Necessary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the Califomia Building
Coda set forth in Section 9,60.065.A; Section 9.60.065.C; Section 9.60.065.D; Section
9.60.065.E; Section 9.60.065.F; Section 9.60.065.G; Section 9.60.065.H; Section
9,60.065.1; and Section 9,60.065.J; and the amendments to the Califomia Plumbing
Code sat forth in Section 9.60.075.A; Section 9,60,075.B; and Section 9.60.075.C; and
the amendments' to the California Fire Code set forth in Section 9.60.090.C; Section
9.60.090.D; Section 9.60.090.F; Section 9.60.090.G; Section 9.60,090,H; Section
9.60.090.1; Section 9.60.090,K; Section 9,60,090.L; Section 9.60.090.M; Section
9.60.090.N; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60,090.P; Section 9.60.090.Q; Section
9.60.090.R; Section 9.60.090.T; Section 9,60,090.U; and Section 9.60.090.V are
necessary.
SECTION 4. 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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at
a meeting thereof held on the day of . 2007.
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORft.,NGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance is an original copy of Ordinance Number 1562 on file in the
office of the City Clerk, introduced at a meeting held on the day of
, 2007, and passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Seal Beach at a meeting held on the day of
2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
and do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number has been published
pursuant to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 2636.
City Clerk
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