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AGENDA REPORT
DATE:
December 10, 2007
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
TIIRU:
David Cannany, City Manager
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Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Darik Doggett, Building Official
FROM:
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND:
o ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1562, ADOPTING
THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES; AND
o ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 1564,
ADOPTING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODES
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Conduct public hearing, receive public testimony and:
o adopt Ordinance Number 1562, Adopting the 2007 California Building Codes, with
any amendments detemrined appropriate to become effective January 9, 2008; and
o adopt Urgency Ordinance Number 1564, Adopting the 2007 California Building
Codes, with any amendments determined appropriate to become effective January 1,
2008.
BACKGROUND:
Approximately every three years the California Building Standards Commission (BSC)
updates the Uniform Codes governing construction practices in the State of California.
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
adoption, which will require the City to adopt the proposed amendments by January 1,
2008.
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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
and the California Fire Code. The City's building official has been a participant in the
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Adoption of 2007 Construction Codes -
Public Hearing and Adoption of:
Ordinance No. 1562 and
Urgency Ordinance No. 1564 _
City Council Staff Report _
December 10, 2007
Uniformity Committee of the Orange Empire Chapter of ICBO. As a result, the
amendments have been Iirnited 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. In accordance with those provisions of the
Government Code, on October 22. 2007 the City Council conducted ftrst reading of the
title of the Ordinance and scheduled a public hearing by the City Council this evening.
Notice of the public hearing was provided in accordance with the procedure prescribed
by Section 6066 of the Government Code, e.g., once a week for two successive weeks
with at least ftve 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 December 10, they would become effective
on January 9, 2008. Since there would then be a 9 day time period where the adopted
"local amendments" set forth in Ordinance Number 1562 would not be in place, staff is _
recommending adoption of Urgency Ordinance Number 1564 as an urgency measure that _
would become effective on January 1, 2008 and cease to be of any affect upon the
effective date of Ordinance Number 1562, on January 9, 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct public hearing, receive public testimony, and:
[J adopt Ordinance Number 1562, adopting the 2007 California Building Codes, with
any amendments determined appropriate to become effective January 9, 2008; and
[J adopt Urgency Ordinance 1564, adopting the 2007 California Building Codes, with
any amendments determined appropriate to become effective January 1, 2008.
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Adoption of2007 Construction Codes-
Public Hearing and Adoption oj:
Ordinance No. 1562 and
Urgency Ordinance No. 1564
City Council Staff Report
December 10, 2007
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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David Cannany
City Manager
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!rector of Development Services
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Darik Doggett
Building Official
Attachments: (2)
Attachment 1: Ordinance Number 1562, An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach
Amending the Seal Beach Municipal Code by Deleting Chapter
9.60 of Title 9, Building Code, in its Entirety and Adopting a New
Chapter 9.60 of Title 9, Building Code, Adopting 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, Incorporating the 2006 "Uniform Mechanical Code,"
including Appendix I; 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
Attachment 2: Urgency Ordinance Number 1564, An Ordinance of the City of
Seal Beach Amending the Seal Beach Municipal Code by Deleting
Chapter 9.60 of Title 9, Building Code, in its Entirety and
Adopting a New Chapter 9.60 of Title 9, Building Code, Adopting
2007 Code Adoption.CC SR 2
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2007 Cod. Adoption CC SR 2
Adoption of2007 Construction Codes-
Public Hearing and Adoption of
Ordinance No. 1562 and
Urgency Ordinance No. 1564
City Council Staff Report
December 10, 2007
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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, 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 and Declaring the Urgency Thereof
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Adoption of2007 Construction Codes-
Public Hearing and Adoption of:
Ordinance No. 1562 and
Urgency Ordinance No. 1564
City Council Stqff Report
December 10, 2007
ATTACHMENT 1
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1562, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING CHAPTER 9.60 OF
TITLE 9, BUll.DING CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9, BUILDING
CODE, ADOPTING 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,
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 mSTORICAL
BUILDING CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUll.DING CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE
"CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS," 2007
EDITION; AND THE "CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE," 2007 EDITION
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2007 Code Adoption.CC SR 2
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1562
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING
TIlE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING
CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9, BUILDING CODE, IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9,
BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE;' INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, B, D, F, I AND J;
TIlE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDmON,
INCORPORATING TIlE 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; TIlE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007
EDITION, INCORPORATING TIlE 2005 "NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE"; TIlE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007
EDITION, INCORPORATING TIlE 2006 ''INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE;' INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, B, AND C;
TIlE "INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,"
2006 EDITION; THE ''UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND
HOT TUB CODE," 2006 EDmON; THE "UNIFORM SOLAR
ENERGY CODE," 2006 EDITION; TIlE ''CALIFORNIA ENERGY
CODE," 2007 EDITION; TIlE "CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR
SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CODE," 2007 EDITION; TIlE
"CALIFORNIA mSTORICAL BUILDING CODE," 2007 EDITION;
TIlE "CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE," 2007
EDmON; TIlE "CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS,"
2007 EDITION; AND TIlE "CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE," 2007 EDITION
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9.60 Building Code of Title 9 Public Property, Public
Works and Building Regulation, of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is deleted in its
entirety and replaced with a new Chapter 9.60 Building Code to read as follows:
"Chapter 9.60 Building Code
!i9.60.0OS. 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. Calilornia Building Code, 2007 Edilion, Incorporating the
2006 "International Building Code," including Appendix Chapter 1, B, D, F, I and
J.
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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."
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5. Califomia Fire Code, 2007 Edition, Incorporating the 2006
.International Fire Code," including Appendix Chapter 1, B, and C.
6. .Intemational Property Maintenance Code," 2006 Edition.
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Edition.
7. .Unlform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code," 2006
8. .Uniform Solar Energy Code,. 2006 Edition.
9. "Califomia Energy Code," 2007 Edition.
10. "California Elevator Safety Construction Code," 2007 Edition.
11. ''Califomla Historical Building Code," 2007 Edition.
12. .Cailfomla Existing Building Code," 2007 Ed~lon.
13. .Californla Referenced Standards,. 2007 Edition.
14. .California Administrative Code," 2007 Ed~ion.
B. One copy of each of the above codes shall be maintained by the
city clerk for use and examination by the public.
C. All amendments to codes adopted herein by reference shall be
considered as part of the Building and Safety Code.
!j9.60.010 Applicability; Exceptions.
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The provisions of this chapler 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.
B. Located on property owned by a public school district.
C. Located primarily in the public way.
D. Consisting of public utility wiring.
E. Otherwise specifically excepted by this code.
!j9.60.015 Engineering Date.
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.
!i9.60.020 Building Permit Requirement.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, aller,
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.
B. Paragraph A shall not apply to the following:
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1. Structures placed in public streets, alleys and sidewalks
pursuant to a public works pennit, 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.).
3. Work done by city employees on city-owned or leased
structures.
4. Waterfront and marine structures for which a public works
pennit 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, platfonns, driveways and slabs not more
than 18-inches above grade and not over any basement or story below located
on private property.
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of a building.
Application of hot or cold paint or other roof coating on a roof
9. Installation of a row of ceramic tile not exceeding 6-inches In
height around a bathtub or a laundry tub.
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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 seW-contained and hennetically
sealed, a single type of refrigeration of 22 cubic feet capacity or less, N.E.M.A.
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.M.A. rating, that employs sulphur dioxide refrigerant.
13. Pools not over la-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.
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.
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19. Any portable evaporative cooler.
20. Any refrigeration equipment for which a permit has been
Issued pursuant to this code.
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21. The stopping of leaks in drains, soli, 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 pennit shall be
procured and Inspections made as hereinafter provided.
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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.
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.
26. 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.
59.60.025 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:
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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 pennils if available.
4.
Name of legal owner of building and destination site.
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5. Any other infonnation required by the. building official to
detennine 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.
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 condRions imposed on the
moving permit and issuance of certnicate 01 occupancy, any unused portion of
the 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
10 physically move the building Into and through the city. The owner shall obtain
such permits, approved by Ihe 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 R can be reasonably foreseen that the
building will be left on the street or rlght-ol-way during darkness.
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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 therewRh
conform 10 the requirements 01 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 lor the construction of part of the building before the full plans and
specnlcations for the entire building have been submitted or approved. Issuance
01 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 certnlcate or
approval when issued in error. '
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Nothing contained in this code shall be construed to restrict the use, nor to
require any person to reinstall, reconstruct, aRer, change or remove any
slructural, plumbing, mechanical or electrical wiring or equipment that complied
wRh 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.
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Additions or alterations to, and alterations and renewals of exIsting
installations, shall be made In compliance with the provisions of this code.
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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 cert~icate 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 w~h 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 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.
2. Such structure, with or without accessory buildings thereto,
is not Intended or offered for sale.
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3. The owner files a certificate of consent to sell-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 California HeaRh and Safety
Code Section 19631, and as prepared or amended by the building official.
K. Any person regulariy employing 1 or more journeymen 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 perm~ secured by a permittee except persons in the permittee's
employ.
19.60.030 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 s~e of such building or work at all times during
which the authorized work is in progress. This set of approved plans (plus future
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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 permit Is Issued, and on
which no action Is taken by the applicant for 160 days, may be retumed 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.
19.60.035 Building Fees.
A. A fee for each building, sewer, electrical and demol~ion 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 add~ion to any other penalty Imposed, any person who shall
commence work for which a permit is required without first having obtained the
perm~ 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.
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C. The fee for supplementary permits to cover any add~ional 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 perm~ included the entire valuation. Plan check fees shall be paid for
the supplementary work. The fee for a building perm~ authorizing changes from
approved plans or specWlcations 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.
19.60.040 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 specWications for checking. The plan
checking fees shall be as established by city council resolution.
19.60.045 Demolition Permit Fees.
Demolition permit fees, as established by city council resolution, shall be paid
prior to the demolition of buildings or portions thereof, Including sewer, plumbing,
electrical and mechanical installations, or portions thereof.
19.60.050 InspecUons.
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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 w~h 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,
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plumbing, mechanical or sewer permittee not working concurrently with a general
contractor: or (i1) work being coordinated by a construction manager or owner's
representative or by an owner.
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B. The building official, upon notification from the permittee, shail
make the foilowing Inspections of swimming pools and shail either approve that
portion of construction as completed, or shail notify the permittee wherein the
same fails to comply with the law. The foilowing inspections are required:
1. Special Inspection: A special inspector as specified in this
chapler shail be present at ail 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 wnh Chapter 17,
Structural Tests and Special Inspections, Califomia Building Code. The special
inspector shail forward the inspection reports, including results of cylinder tests,
to the building official. The building official's approval shail 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 ail
fence and gates are instailed.
3. Final Inspection: To be made when ail 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 cailed 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.
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D. The notification by the permittee to make an inspection shail signify
that the required work is complete, ail work was coordinated between ail trades
by the permittee, and to the best of the permittee's knowledge compiles with the
applicable referenced code. The permittee shail accompany the inspector and
shail note and assure correction of deficiencies. The permittee shail 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 shail be the duty of the person requesting Inspection regulated by
this code to provide access to and means for proper inspection. The building
official shail not be liable for any expense entailed in the removal or replacement
of any material required to ailow 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 shail 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.
19.60.055 Excessive Inspections.
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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
relnspections, or corrections cailed for are not made, or the work deviates from
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the approved set of plans or the building code, the applicant shall pay a
relnspection fee as established by city council resolution.
!i9.60.060 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 Specia/lnspections, 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
l<onducting 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 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.
California Building Code Amendments.
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The following amendments are made to the California 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 (460 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."
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'RECONSTRUCTIONIROOM 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
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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."
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS Is further amended by revising the definition
of HIGH.RISE BUILDING, item 2, "High-rise structurrf from 75 feet to 55 feet 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 (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 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.
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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.
6. Fences shall structurally conform to Chapter 16."
313.2 City standards. 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, heaRh, 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.
313.4 Pool fences. Pools to be completely fenced, gates to have laIChes.
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
feel 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 graden
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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:
1. Seellon 403.10.2 Standby power loads and Seellon
403.11.1 Emergency power loads are modified by moving item number 3 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 classnied as standby
power loads:
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1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by
Section 403.8; and
2. Electrically powered fire pumps.
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:
2. Elevator car lighting;
3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
4. Automatic fire detection systems;
5. 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
definRion for emergency helicopter landing facili1ies on high-rises which will
reference applicable Fire Code provisions and is to read as follows:
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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
helicopter or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical
helicopters engaged in emergency operations, in accordance with
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Califomia Fire Code Section 1108. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
approval is not required for an EHLF."
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D. CHAPTER 7A MATERIAlS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS
FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE 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 enfire section remains unchanged). The
entire chapter Is effective January 01, 2006 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 area
identified by the state as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" In accordance with
the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Govemment
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 Vel)/' High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. See
Section 70BA for the applicable referenced Sections of the Govemment
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: .
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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 Are 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 flre-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour flre-reslstance-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 Aileratlon within any two-year
period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration
includes structural modillcatlons other than seismic upgrade.
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Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire
building when:
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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. 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% 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:
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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
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.
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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 ambulll-tory 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 16 years), or who is
elderiy (65 years of age or over)."
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3. Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations is amended by
deletion of item 4.
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4. Section 903.4, Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms,
is hereby amended by modifying Exception 1, deleting Exceptions 3 and 5, and
renumbering the Exceptions as follows:
.Exceptlons:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family
dwellings protected by NFPA 130 sprinkler system with less than 100
sprinklers.
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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, 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 centeriine of the 2.5-lnch outlet shall be no less than 18 inches
above and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
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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 rnm) 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 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. Airporltraffic 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 !i
503.1.1 of the International Building Code.
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5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in
accordance with !i 415 of the International Building Code..
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read as follows:
Section 907.2.12.1 AutomatIc fire detection is amended to
"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 specnied
in Section 907.12. Smoke detectors shall be located as follows:
1. In each equipment, elact~cal, 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) (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 retum air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning
system. In Group R-l 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..
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8. Section 907.2.12.2, Emergency
communication system is amended to read as follows.
voice/alann
"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 907.11. 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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9.
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
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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:
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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."
as follows:
10. Section 907.11 Duct smoke detectors Is amended to read
'Sectlon 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:
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'Sectlon 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 sprtnkler.'
F. CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is revised as follows:
1. Section 1014.2. Egress through intervening spaces is
amended by adding exception 6 to read as follows:
"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 II located no higher
than Immediately above the second story on a two-story struClure, or
immediately above the third story on a three-story structure."
G. CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT is revised 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 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 stortes in height, the required width of the yard shall be
computed on the basis of 14 stortes."
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H. CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBUES AND
STRUCTURES is revised as follows:
ROOFTOP
1. Table 1505.1 is amended to read as follows:
"TABLE 1505.1
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
iliA
A
IIIB
A
IV
A
VA
A
VB
A
2. Section 1505.1.3 Root coverings within all other areas is
amended to read as follows:
"1505.1.3 Root 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,
interfayrnent, 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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3.
read as follows:
Section 1510.7 Smooth or cap-sheet surface is added to
'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 Y..-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 bllumen, the existing
surface shall be primed.'
I. CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN is revised as follows:
1. Section 1613.7 Minimum distance tor 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 (.1.M). Il.M shall be determined at
critical locations with consideration for both translational and torsional
displacements of the structure as follows:
/). _ Cd6....
M - I
(Equation 16-45)
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where Om.. 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 ","" where
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(Equation 16-46)
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A. MT = .J(A. MI )2 + (A. M2 )2
and t.Ml and t..., 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, t.M, of that structure.
Exception: Smaller separations or property line setbacks shall be
permilled 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 C1 08.2.11 , Building Separations: Structural Engineers
Association of California, Sacramento, CA, 1999 Edition;
3. CBC 2002 (UBC 1997) Section 1630.9.2, Determination of t.M;
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 1614.1 General, and ASCE 7, Section
12.8.1.1. to read as follows:
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"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 12.6.1.1 by amending
Equation 12.8-5 as follows:
C. = 0.044 Sos I
(Eq.12.8-5)
3. Section 1614A. 1.8 Is hereby added by adopting Section
1614A.l.8 modifying ASCE 7 Equation 12.8-16 as adopted by OSHPD and DSA
and as already provided in Chapter 16-A of the C.B.C.
4. Section 1614A. 1.12 is hereby added by adopting Section
1614A.l.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 revised as follows:
1. Sections 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1 and 1908.1.17.2 are
added to read as follows:
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"1908.1.17 ACI 318, Equation (14-7) of Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4.
Modify ACI 316, 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:
Icr shall be calculated by Equation (14-7), and M. shall be obtained
by iteration of deflections.
I =5.(A. + P, ~)(d -cY+ l,.c'
~E, f,2d 3
(14-7)
and the value E,tEc shall not be taken less than 6.
1908.1.17.2. Modify ACI316 Section 14.6.4 to read as follows:
14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-plane deflection, do, due to service loads,
Including PA effects, shall not exceed 1,,1150.
If M., maximum moment at mid-height of wall due to service lateral
and eccentric loads, Including PA effects, exceed (2/3)Mcr, do shall
be calculated by Equation (14-8):
2 M.-jM,,( 2 )
A,=,Aa+ 2 A.-,A"
M'-"'IM"
(14-6)
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If M. does not exceed (2/.)Mct, do shall be calculated by Equation
(14-9):
A, = (::JA"
(14-9)
where:
A = 5M ,,/;
" 48E I
, .
b. = SM nl; II
. 48E,I"
K. CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUC110N is revised as follows:
1. Section 3109.4.1. Barrier height and clearances is
amended to read as follows:
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"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
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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."
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2. Section 3109.4.4 Private swimming poois (statewide) Is
amended to clarify that pool barriers which are already in the Code are scoped
so as to apply to all private swimming pools and is amended to read as follows:
"Seelion 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."
3. 3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required
Is amended as follows:
"3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required.
Commencing, January 1, 1996 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 of the following safety features."
L. CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is
revised as follows:
1. Section 3313 Plan review tees 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 deposiVlee for plan review shall be made at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for review. The amount of the plan review
deposiVlee shall be as set forth by City Council resolUlion. A separate plan
review deposiVlee shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as
required by City Council resolution. For excavation and fill on the same site, the
deposiVIee shall be based upon the volume of earth moved for both excavation
and fill."
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"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 revised 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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1. Section 104.8 Liability Is amended by adding a sentence to
the end of the paragraph as follows:
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"The provisions of this section shall apply if the building official or his/her
authorized 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.
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 (16,925 L) and are installed
entirely above ground."
3. Section 105.8 Reconstruction Is added to read as follows:
"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."
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4. Section 106.6 Reconstruction is added to read as follows:
.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."
5. Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees is amended to read
as follows:
"Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees.
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 Referenced Standards, International Property
Maintenance Code, Uniform Swimming 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."
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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 officfal, 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
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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 officlal 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."
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'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 certnicate of occupancy and/or
any permits are Issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or
occupants of the occupancy."
7.
read as follows:
Section 111.4 Underground utilities required is added to
"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 installed underground if:
1 . The property is to be developed w~h 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.
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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 w~h 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 Iim~ed to surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-
mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts In an
underground system, may be placed above ground."
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8. SECTION 112, BOARD OF APPEALS is revised to read as
follows:
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"SECTION 112
BOARD OF APPEALS
For all sections of the California Building Code, Califomia Administrative
Code, Califomia Electrical Code, Califomia Mechanical Code, California
Plumbing Code, Califomia Energy Code, Califomla Elevator Safety
Construction Code, Califomia Historical Building Code, California Fire
Code, Califomia Existing Building Code, Callfomla Referenced Standards,
Intemational Property Maintenance Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa
and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar Energy Code, including eny 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 altemate materials and
methods of construction and provisions of these codes. The board
members shall hold their positions concurrentiy 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.
Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The mayor shall
be the presiding officer and in the mayo~s absence the mayor pro-tem
shall preside. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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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 113, Violations is amended to read as follows:
'SECTION 113
VIOLATIONS
For all sections of the Califomia Building Code, Califomia Administrative
Code, California Electrical Code, Callfomia Mechanical Code, Califomia
Plumbing Code, Callfomla Energy Code, Callfomla Elevator Safety
Construction Code, California Historical Building Code, Califomla Existing
Building Code, Califomia Fire Code, California Referenced Standards,
Intemational Property Maintenance Code, Uniform Swimming 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, aller, 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.
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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
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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..
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O. APPENDIX D FIRE DISTRICTS is revised as follows:
1. SECTION D103 CHANGES TO BUILDINGS is amended by
adding Section D103.4 Relocated buildings to read as follows:
.Sectlon 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."
!j9.60.070 California Mechanical Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the California Mechanical Code,
as adopted by this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is revised as follows:
1 . Section 308.0 Location is amended to add a 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 as follows:
1. Section 115.1 Generalis amended to read as follows:
"115.1 General. Fees shall be established by resolution of the city
council."
!j9.60.075 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 revised as follows:
1. Section 311.9 No outside installation is added to read as
follows:
"311.9 No outside Installation. No water, soli, or waste pipe shall be
Installed or permitted outside of a building or on an exterior wall. The only
exception will be the normal Installation of hose bib connection and/or
clean-out connection."
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:
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"313.13 Corrosive solis. All earth within the City of Seal Beach is
corrosive unless the permittee proves to the satisfaction of the building
official the specific earth Is not corrosive to the plumbing, piping, fittings,
fixtures and/or equipment for installation to contact with or to be burled In
the ground. Steel or galvanized steel shall be protected by at least double
spiral wrapping, ha~ ove~apping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils
cover) or approved equal."
B.
follows:
CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION Is revised as
1. Section 604.0 Materials is amended by amending
subsection 604.1 to read as follows:
.Sectlon 604.1 Water pipes and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast
iron or other approved materials. Asbestos-<:ement, 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.
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Prohibited mate~a1s: 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 wRh 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 604.1 a Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast
iron, galvanized malleable Iron, galvanized wrought Iron, galvanized steel,
or other approved mate~als. 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."
C. CHAPTER 12 FUEL PIPING is revised as follows:
1. Section 1209.5.1.1 Materials is amended to read as
follows:
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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
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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.'
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D. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised as follows:
1.
read as follows:
Section 101.4.1.3 ExistIng construction is amended to
"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. The first paragraph of Section 103.3.4 Expiration Is
amended to read as 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 160 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 160 days, or M the amount of work
done during any contInuous period of 160 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 1 03.2.2, 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 sel
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.'
!i9.BO.OBO Uniform SwImming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa
and Hot Tub Code as adopted by this chapter:
A.
CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION Is revised as follows:
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1. Section 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction is amended
to read as follows:
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"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 Penalties is amended to revise the first
sentence to read as follows:
"Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by
imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both fine and
imprisonment."
3. Section 103.4.1 Pennlt Fees is amended to read as
fllllows:
"103.4.1 Pennit fees. Each permit applicant shall pay a fee established
by resolution of the City Council for each permit."
B. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is revised as follows:
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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, is hereby adopted In Its entirety."
2. Section 312 Waste Water Disposal is amended by adding
a sentence to the end of Section 312.1 to read as follows:
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"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 California 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 altain 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
subm~ 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.
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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 depos~ such
waters. Provision shall be made so that no such drainage will run off on
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adjoining property. The deck shall slope away from a building structure,
dwelling and/or auxiliary building.'
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!i9.eo.oas International Property Maintenance Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Intemational Property
Maintenance Code as adopted by this chapter:
A. SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICiAl
Is revised 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 106 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.
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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.'
!i9.60.090 California Fire Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Califomla Fire Code as
adopted by this chapter:
A. Adoption of the CalifornIa Fire Code, 2007 Edition.
The Calnomia Fire Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006
'International Fire Code; including Appendix Chapter 1, B, and C Is hereby
adopted by the city for the purpose of prescribing regulations goveming
conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or explosion, save and
except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended.
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B. Enforcement and Inspections.
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The Califomia Fire Code, 2007 Edition, with amendments shall be
enforced by the Orange County Are 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 revised as follows:
1. SECTION 202, GENERAL DEFINITIONS Is amended by
revising and/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 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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HIGH-RISE BUILDING, Item 2, "High-rise structun!' of this definition is
modnied to read as follows:
''2. "High-rise struetun!' 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 Calnomia 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
revised as follows:
follows:
1. SECTION 305.5 Spark arresters is added to read as
"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 outiet of the chimney.
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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.
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Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a
diameter larger than v.. inch and shall not block the passage of
spheres having a diameter of less than 318 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 depanment
approved Individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which:
1 . Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304,600 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 fonh in the
Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
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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:
"SECTION 318 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATIVE GROWTH
FROM STRUCTURES.
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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, 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 30,460 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 16 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 (3,046
mm) of the outlet of a chimney;
4.
Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of
deadwood; and
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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."
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 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.
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exception: Single specimens of trees, omamental 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."
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read as follows:
SECTION 320 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES Is added to
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"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:
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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."
follows:
7. SECTION 321 USE OF EQUIPMENT is added to read as
"SECTION 321 USE OF EQUIPMENT.
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 intemal 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.
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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 (0.56 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 Califomla.
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..
B.
SECTION 322 RESTRICTED ENTRY is added to read as
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"SECTION 322 RESTRICTED ENTRY
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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, inhabtted 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."
9. SECTION 323 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY is
added to read as follows:
"SECTION 323 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY
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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.
Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons
and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on
every closed area.
B.
C. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and
posted is prohibtted.
Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property
wtthin 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 permtt from the fire code official."
11. SECTION 325 OUTDOOR FIRES is added to read as
follows:
'SECTION 325 OUTDOOR FIRES
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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
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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.
Permits shall incorporate such terms and condnions 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:
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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 revised as follows:
1. Section 503.2.1 Dimensions is amended by adding a
sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:
"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.
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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 feel."
2. Section 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access
roads is amended by adding a sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read
as follows:
"Speed bumps and speed humps, shall be approved prior to installation."
3. Section 503.6 Security gates Is amended by adding the
following paragraph to read as follows:
"Vehicle access gates or barriers shall be in accordance with the Orange
County Fire Authority Guidelines for emergency access. All electrically
operated vehicle access gates shall be equipped with an automatic
opening device in addition to a key opening switch."
4.
SECTION 505.1 Address numbers Is revised to read as
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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
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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 eRher intemally or externally illuminated to be visible at
night. All multi-unR 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 wRh 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 unRs 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.'
follows:
5. Section 508.5.1 Where required is amended to read as
'Section 508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or
building hereafter constructed Dr 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-sRe fire hydrants and mains shall be provided
where required by the fire code official.
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Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance
requirement shall be 600 feet (1 B3 m) when fire sprinklers are installed
throughout the structure in accordance with NFPA 130, 2002 Edition.'
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follows:
CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is revised as
1. Section 604.2.16.1.1 CFC (Section 403.10.2 CBC),
Standby power loads Is amended to read as follows:
'Sectlon 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),
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, Dr 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
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the Califomia Mechanical Code for the refrigerant class~ication. 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. Section 606.10.1.2 Manual operation is amended to read
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as follows:
'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:
"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), Dr 1,000
pounds (454 kg) for lithium-ion, used for facility standby power,
emergency power, uninterrupted power supplies, Dr indoor storage of
electric carts/cars shall comply wRh this section and Table 608.1."
H. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS is revised as follows:
follows:
1. Section 903.2 Where required is amended to read as
"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:
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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:
The elimination of sprinkler protection in the following areas are
subject to approval by fire code official. Spaces Dr 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 wRh an automatic
fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the
building by fire barriers consisting of not less than l-hour flre-
resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated floorl 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:
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Existing building less than 5,000 square feet (254
square meters): where 20 percent or more Is added
and the gross floor area 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 (SO.8 square melers) is added."
1.
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
wnh 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,
wRh 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:
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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 HeaRh 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
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ambulatory clients only, none of whom Is a child (under the
age of 18 years), or who is elde~y (65 years of age or over)."
3. Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations Is amended by
deletion of exception 4.
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4. Section 903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms is
amended by modifylng 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 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 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose
connections is amended by adding items 7 and 8 to read as follows:
'7. The cente~ine of the 2.5 inch outlet shall be no less than 18 Inches
above and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
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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 outiets 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 shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The
door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feel (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 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 wRh Section 907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22
and Section 412 of the Intemauonal Building Code.
2.
Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the
Inter:!"ational Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with
Section 303.1 of the 'ntemational Building Code.
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4.
Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section
503.1.1 of the International Building Code.
Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-l , H-2 Dr H-3 in
accordance with Section 415 of the Intematlonal Building Code."
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5.
7.
read as follows:
Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection is amended to
'Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection. Smoke detectors shall be
provided in accordance with this section. Smoke delectors 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 return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-
conditioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet
per minute (elm) (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 retum air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning
system. In Group R-l 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."
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8. Section 907.2.12.2 Emergency
communication system is amended to read as follows.
voice/alarm
'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. ExR stairways.
3. Each floor.
4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
5. Dwelling UnRs in apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
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Exception: In Group 1-1 and 1-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a
constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shail be
broadcast over the overhead page."
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9.
Section 907.9.3 High-rise buildings is amended to read as
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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 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 lire delection devices or
suppression systems."
10. Section 907.12 Duct smoke detectors Is amended to read
as follows:
"Section 907.12 Duct smoke detactors. 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 constantiy attended location. Duct smoke
detectors shall not be used as a substRute for required open area
detection.
Exception:
1. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a lire alarm
system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and
an audible signal In an approved location. Smoke delector trouble
conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal In an approved
location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble."
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11. Section 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings is amended to
read as follows:
"Section 910.3.2.2 Sprlnklered buildings. Where installed in buildings
equipped wRh an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat
vents shall be designed to operate automatically by ectuation of a heat-
responsive device rated at least 100. F above the operating temperature
oflhe sprinkler."
I. CHAPTER 11 AVIATION FACILITIES is revised as follows:
1. Section 1102.1 Definitions Is amended by adding the
follOWing definitions to read as follows:
"APPROACH-DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as R
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 Dr 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.'
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"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 11 DB
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF)
1108.1 General. EHLF shall meet or exceed the following minimum
requirements and the Califomia 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 SO fool 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 Calnomia Building Code.
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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 outward and upward at a ratio of eight
feet horizontal distance for every one foot of vertical height.
1108.4 Safety area. The safely 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 nel. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than 30 in.
(2'-S") above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 It in wide horizontal safely 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 safely
net edge shall not be above the elevation of the landing pad.
11 DB.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.
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1108.7 Wind indicating device. An approved wind indicating device shall
be 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 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
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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.
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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.
1108.12 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters
shall not be permitted.
Figure 1108.8.1 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
20' Inside Diamekil.r
2' Line Width 'It
umbers:
10' High
2' Line Width
Red in Color
50'
Address Numbers:
5' Hiah. l' Line Width
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Touchdown --
Pad Boundary
l' in Width
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50'
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1. The preferred background IS while 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 oMented towards the preferred flight (typically facing the prevelllng wind).'
J. CHAPTER 17 FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSeCTICIDAL
FOGGING is revised as follows:
1. Section 1701.1 Scope is amended 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 Cal~omla."
2. Section 1701.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
"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 revised as follows:
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1. Section 1901.2 Permit is amended 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 Generalis amended to read as follows:
"Section 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. Section 1908.2 Storage site is amended to read as follows:
'Section 1908.2 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 plies. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50
feel 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 down
buming/smoldering areas.'
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6. Section 1908.9 Material handling equipment Is amended
by adding the following sentence at the beginning of the section to read as
follows:
"Section 1908.9 Material-handling equipment. All material handling
equipment operated by an intemal combustion engine shall be provided
and maintained with an approved spark arrester. ... (remainder
unchanged)'
L. CHAPTER 23 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is revised
as follows:
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 'A-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 revised as follows:
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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 Mater/a's 'nventory 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."
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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:
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"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 NFP A standard to read as follows:
'Section 2703.5 Hazard Identification signs. Unless otherwise
exempted by the Fire Code Official, visible hazard identification signs as
specified in the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines for
the... (remainder unchanged)."
N. CHAPTER 32 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS is revised 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.'
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2. Section 3204.3.2 Label Dr placard is amended by
modifying the NFPA standard to read as follows:
'Section 3404.3.2 Lebel Dr 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 wRh the
Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines."
O. CHAPTER 33 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS is amended by
adding 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 Titie 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 prohibRed.
Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an
electrically fired public display when permnted and conducted by a
licensed pyrotechnic operator."
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P. CHAPTER 34 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is
revised as follows:
1 . Section 3406.5.1.7 Static protection, Is amended by
adding a sentence to 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."
a. CHAPTER 37 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS Is revised
as follows:
1. Section 3704.2.2.7 Treatment systems, Is amended by
deleting Exception 1 and renumbering Exception 2 as 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 Dr caps.
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1.3 For use, an approved...(remainder unchanged)"
R. CHAPTER 47 REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDlAND-URBAN
INTERFACE FIRE AREAS is revised as follows:
1. Section 4701.1 Scope Is amended by adding the following
sentence to the end of the section to read as follows:
"The entire chapter Is effective January 01, 200B regardless of delayed
implementation date adopted by the office of SFM or CBSC."
2. The definition of 'Wildland-Urban Interface Area' In
Section 4702 is amended to read as follows:
"Wlldland-Urben Interface Area is a geographical area Ident~ied by the
state as a "Rre 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
Rre Protection Areas and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. See
Section BBB for the applicable referenced Sections of the Government
Code and the Public Resources Code."
S. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION Is revised as follows:
1 . Section 102.9 Conflicting provisions is amended 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."
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2. Section 105.6 Required operational permits is amended
by deleting permit category 105.6.15 Fire hydrants and valves and permR
category 105.6.35 Private fire hydrants and amending 105.6.29.
Miscellaneous combustible storage to read as follows:
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"Subsection 105.6.29. Miscellaneous combustible storage. Permit is
required to store in any building or upon any premise in excess of 2500
cubic feel (71 cubic meters) gross volume of combustible empty packing
cases, boxes, barrels Dr similar containers, rubber tires, rubber, cork,
composting, green waste,_or similar combustible material."
3. Section 109.3, Violation penalties is amended, and a new
Section 109.3.2, Infraction, and 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 fall 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
permR or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be gulRy of
either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed In Section 109.3.2
and 109.3.3. Penalties shall be as set forth in the Seal Beach Municipal
Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been
served shall be deemed a separate offense."
.Sectlon 109.3.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.3.3,
persons operating Dr 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. .
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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 wRh 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 Dr negligimt burning
308.2.1 Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310.7 Burning Objects
2404.7 Sources of Ignition."
T. APPENDIX B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS Is
revised 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
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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 fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons
per minute (5,677.5 LJmin) for the prescribed duration as specified in
Table Bl05.1."
U. APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
is revised as follows:
1. Table C105.1 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants,
column 4 header, is amended to read as follows:
'MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON THE STREET OR FIRE
DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO A HYDRANT'
2. Footnote "I" is added to Table Cl05.1 to read as follows:
"I. Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12,192 mm) from
building with exception of detached one and two-family dwellings.'
3. Footnote "g' is added to Table Cl05.1 to read 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.'
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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 revised as follows:
a. Section 6.8.5 is amended to read as follows:
"6.8.5 Rre 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 water authority, it may be installed on
the backflow assembly. Fire department Inlet connections shali 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-lnch inlets shall 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
to read as follows:
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"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 permR is issued. Sprinklers in light hazard
occupancies shall be one of the following' . . .
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d. Section 8.15.1.1.2.4 Is amended to read as follows:
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"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."
e. 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."
f. Section 8.15.1.5.1 is amended 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 sectionallzlng the system
in the event of a break Dr for making of repairs Dr extensions. A hydrant
or a single fire line service to a building counts as one appurtenance."
g. Section 8.16.2.4.6 is amended 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.'
h. Section 9.1.3.9.1 is amended 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."
I. Section 9.1.3.9.2 is deleted.
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j. Section 9.1.3.9.3 is deleted.
k. Section 9.1.3.9.4 is deleted.
I. Section 9.3.5.8.11 Is amended to read as follows:
"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."
m. Figure 9.3.9'.5.1 is amended by deleting the portion
relating to lag screws and lag bolts In wood.
n. Section 9.3.7.8 Is amended to read as follows:
'9.3.7.8 Powder-driven fasteners shall not be used to attach braces to the
building structure.'
o. 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 reductionls In density or design
area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure
12.3.2.1.2 (d) curve 'G'.
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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, R shall be the
responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required
density for the new occupancy.'
p. Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is added to read as follows:
"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 sRe 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 wRh the
graduated scaled found in the guideline."
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q. Section 14.1.3 (43) is amended to read as follows:
"Sectfon 14.1.3 (43). Size and location of hydrants, showing the size and
number of outiets 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. NFP A 13D, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler
Systems In One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes Is
revised amended as follows:
a. Section 4.2.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers Is added
to read as follows:
"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
(3aoC).
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 amended to read as follows:
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'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.'
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c. Section 7.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
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"7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser
assembly."
d. Section 7.6 is amended 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 amended to read as follows:
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"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."
f. Section 8.6.4 is amended 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 amended to read as follows:
"Section 8.6.4.1 Attached garages shall be protected with listed quick
response 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 wRhin 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 prolact 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
revised as follows:
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a. Section 6.6.8.1 Is amended to read as follows:
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"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 Califomla Fire Code as requiring a fire
alarm system shall be provided wRh a minimum of one approved Interior
alarm device in each unR. 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 wRhin each dwelling unR. When not connected to a
fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be
powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for DvercUITent protection)
serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
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."
b. Section 6.7.1.5.3 Is amended 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 placement exceeds parameters specijied
in the products listing, the plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
fire code official."
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c. Section 6.8.5 Is amended 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:
"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 unR's attic space
may be protected per NFPA 130 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 revised as follows:
a. Section 6.3.5.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
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"6.3.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2
}!o', 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 amended to read as follows:
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"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 unobstructed and shall be located
not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor."
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5. NFPA 24, 2002 Edition, Installation of Private Fire
Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is revised as follows:
a. Section 4.2.1 Is amended to read as follows:
"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 amended 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 amended 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 Dr 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 posRion.
Valves controlling more than 100 sprinkler heads shall be monitored to an
approved location.
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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 amended to read as follows:
'5.9.1.2 Fire department connections shall be properly supported and
protected from mechanlcallnjury.~
e. Section 5.9.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
"5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall: contain a minimum of two 2
W 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 safely red."
f. Section 5.9.1.3.1 Is added to read as follows:
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"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 W inlets shall be provided."
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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 wRhin
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 amended 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 amended to read as follows:
"8.3.3.2 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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j. Section 6.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
"6.5.1 Large, private, fire service main systems shall have Indicating
sectional controlling valves after four appurtenances to permR
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 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."
J. Section 10.3.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
"10.3.6.2 All bolted Joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly
coated wRh asphalt or other corrosion-retarding matertal, 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:
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'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 Dr comply with 10.6.2."
o. Section 10.8.2.5 is added to read as follows:
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"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 fillings and joints are not buried In concrete."
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p. Section 10.9.1 is amended to read as follows:
"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 clean fill sand or pea gravel to a minimum 6 inches below and
to a minimum of 12 Inches above the pipe."
!i9.60.095 Uniform Solar Energy Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Solar Energy Code
adopted by this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION Is revised as follows:
1. Section 102.3.2 Penalties is amended to read as follows:
'Section 102.3.2 Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provisions of this Code shall be deemed guiRy 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'
!i9.60.1 DO California Electrical Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Calnornla Electrical Code,
adopted by this chapter:
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A. Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations is revised
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 lines only on an individual
case basis where the applicant can provide adequate safely measures."
B. Article 210 Branch Circuits is revised as follows:
1. Section 210.11 Branch Circuits Required is amended by
adding subsection 21 0.11 (C)(4) Food waste grinder branch circuit to read as
follows:
'(4) Food Waste Grinder Branch Circuit. Each dwelling unit shall have
installed therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit. Said
circuit shall be provided with an Indicating type swRch located In the wall
adjacent to the sink or cabinel."
2. Section 210.23(A) 15. and 2()'Ampere Branch Circuits is
amended to read as follows:
"(A) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits. A 15 ampere branch circuit
shall be permitted to supply only wall or ceiling lighting fixtures to an
individual fixed appliance. A 20 ampere branch circuit shall be permitted
to supply lighting outlets, receptacle outlets, fixed appliances or a
combination of same. The total rating of fixed appliances supplied by
such circuit shall not exceed 50% of the rating of the branch circuit. The
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rating of a single fixed appliance supplied by an individual branch circuit
shall not exceed SO% of the rating of the circuit.
Exception: The small appliance branch circuits required In a dwelling
unR(s) by Section 210.11 (C) shall supply only the receptacle outiets
specified in that Section."
C. Article 240 Overcurrent Protection is revised 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(A)(3) 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 Rams 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 wRh 10 mil plastic tape (total 40
mils cover), Dr approved equal. '
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follows:
Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring is revised to read as
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."
19.60.105 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the International Property
Maintenance Code as adopted by this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION Is revised as follows:
1. Section 104.4 Right of Entry is amended by adding a
paragraph to read as follows:
'No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control
of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper request is
made as herein provided, to promptiy 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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!i9.60.110 Exception for "R Occupancy."
The following shall apply to "R' Occupancies with: 1 ,000 square feel 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
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the community. In addition, this section shall apply only to planned adult
communities constructed prior to 1966 in which each indMdual dwelling unit is
equipped with an approved smoke detector device:
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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 UnRs.
1. Patio roof covers may be repaired or replaced with materials
as originally constructed or reconstructed with other approved materials
providing they meel the design requirements as specnied in Chapters 15, 22 and
23 and Section S03, Califomia Building Code, 2007 EdRion.
2. Aluminum and glass window walls and/or decorative pierced
concrete block containing inside wall covering may remain as originally
constructed. However, alterations during the repair process will trigger current
Code requirements.
!j9.60.115 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 permR shall be required for each separate premise,
court or group of structures to be sandblasted. At ns sole discretion, the City
may issue a single permR for more than one structure If all structures proposed
for sandblasting are on one lot or one contiguous parcel of land.
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D. Application for Permit. Each permR application shall contain the
following information:
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for the permit.
2. The name and address of the foreman or person who will be
actually directing the job for the applicant.
The name and address of the person or company applying
3. The location of the Job.
4. The structure Dr portion thereof to be sandblasted.
5. The estimated length of time of the job.
6. A statement of the amount of the appllcanfs public liability
and property damage insurance, giving the name and address of the company
Issuing the policy.
7. Such other information as the building official shall
reasonably require to aid proper Inspection and enforcement of city sandblasting
regulations.
E. 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.
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F. Notice of Sandblasting. Not less than 24 hours prior to
sandblasting, the permittee shall deliver to each residence and business
establishment wRhin 100 feet of any structure to be sandblasted, a written notice
in a form provided by the building official.
G. 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 n the particular circumstances of the Job make wet
sandblasting impractical.
H. Hours. No person shall engage in sandblasting before 8:00 a.m. or
after 5:00 p.m. of any day, Dr on Sunday or legal holidays, In any neighborhood
that is exclusively a residential neighborhood or upon any structure which is
within 100 feel of any inhabited single or multi-unR residential dwelling. All clean-
IjP 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.
I. 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 pedest~an
walkway areas with canvas Dr other suitable barriers subject to the approval of
the Building Official.
!i9.60.120 Non-subdivision Development Standards.
A. Construction of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks.
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1. Requirements. As a reasonable condition of approval of a
building permit for the construction of any building, or addRion thereto, exceeding
400 square feet in floor area, the permittee shall construct concrete curbs,
gutters, sidewalks and pavement ("required improvements') on the one-ha~ 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.
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 delermines that construction of
one or more of the required Improvements should be deferred because: the
street grade cannot be readily established; R appears that larger scale off-sRe
improvements for the street or alley are imminent; or that construction of the
required improvements at a later date will be more efficient Dr 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 complele all of the
required Improvements.
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b. Such bond may be eRher 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 faRhful performance of
any and all work required to be done and should the work not be dona or
completed within the time specified, the city may, at Its option, cause the same to
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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.
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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, Dr 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 defauR 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 attomeys 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 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 UtilRies.
1 . Required. As a reasonable condition of approval of a
building permR 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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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. Undergroundlng 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 condRion 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 sRuated upon a lot shali 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.
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!j9.60.125 Plan Checks for Structures Housing X-Ray Equipment
A. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the terms of this
section:
1. "Health Officet' means the County HeaRh 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 permR 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 eRher
approve the plans and shielding specnications 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,
California Health and Safely Code, and any regulations enacted pursuant
thereto."
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2008.
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SECTION 3. In adopting the Codes as set forth in this Ordinance the City
Council finds, detennines and decllllCS, 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 reconunended 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 reasonably
necessary due to local conditions within the City of Seal Beach, and have further advised
that the remainder of the said changes and modificatioos are of an administrative or
procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes, or are
reasonably necessary to safegwud life and property within the City of Seal Beach as
follows:
1. Climatic Conditions:
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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. Hol, dIy
(Santa Ana) winds, whicb may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or ~ are also COmmon to
the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common
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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.
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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 inciclcnt 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 Or1Inge 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 natura1
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 nced 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 pwnp
sufficient 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 nced 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.
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Nec:essary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the California
Building Code set forth in Section 9.6O.065.A; Section 9.6O.065.C; Section 9.6O.065D;
Section 9.6O.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 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.F; Section
9.60.090.0; Section 9.6O.090.H; Section 9.60.090.1; Section 9.60.090.K; Section
9.60.090.L; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.6O.090.P; Section 9.6O.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 ten'ain.
Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition, which is common throughout Or1Inge 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.
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Necessary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the California
Building Code set forth in Section 9.60.065.A; Section 9.60.065D; Section 9.6O.065.E;
Section 9.6O.065.F; Section 9.60.065.0; and Section 9.60.065.H, and the amendments to
the California Fire Code set forth in Section 9.6O.090.C; Section 9.60.090.0; Section
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9.60.090.F; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.0901l; Section 9.60.0901; Section
9.60.090.K; Section 9.60.090.L; 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; 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
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-IngJewood Faul~ located within Orange
County and traversing Seal Beach, was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach
earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 bves and damaged huildings in an area that
rjIIl from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another
earthquake occuned in the Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for
reocC\1I1'Cllce 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 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 flool1 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 fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection
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."
Road cin:ulation features located throughout the City also make amendments reasonably
necessary. There are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create
barrien 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 pos... corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable
life of water services when metallic pipes come in contact with these soils. Certam
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
fl1'C flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also
justified to match the Cll1TeJlt resources of firefighting equipment and penonnel within the
Orange County Fire Authority, which provides fire protection and emergency response
services to Seal Beach.
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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.C; Section 9.60.065D;
Section 9.60.065.E; Section 9.60.065.F; Section 9.60.065.0; Section 9.60.06511; Section
9.60.065.1; and Section 9.60.065J; and the amendments to the Ca1ifomia 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 FI1'C Code set forth in Section 9.60.090.C; Section
9.60.09OD; Section 9.60.090.F; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.H; Section
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9.60.090.1; Section 9.6O.090.K; Section 9.60.090.1.; Section 9.6O.090.M; Section
9.60.090.N; Section 9.60.090.0: Sectioo 9.60.090.P; Section 9.60.090.Q; Section
9.60.090.R; Section 9.6O.090.T; Section 9.60.090.U; and Section 9.6O.090.V are
necessary.
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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 he 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
ala meeting thereof held on the 10th day of December ,2007.
Mayor
ATIEST:
City Clerk
STATEOFCALIFORNIA I
COUNTY OF ORANGE I SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH I
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I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing ordinance is an original copy of Ordinance Number 1562 on file in the
office of the City Clerk, introduced at a meeting held on the 22nd day of October.
2007, and passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at
a meeting held on the...!!l!!L- day of December, '2JY:f/ by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmemben
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
and do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number 1562 has been published pursuant
to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 2836.
City Clerk
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Adoption of2007 Construction Codes-
Public Hearing and Adoption uf:
Ordinance No. 1562 and
Urgency Ordinance No. 1564
City Council Staff Report
December 10, 2007
ATTACHMENT 2
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URGENCY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1564, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE SEAL
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING CHAPTER 9.60
OF TITLE 9, BUILDING CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9, BUILDING
CODE, ADOPTING 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, 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 EDmON; THE
"CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR SAFETY CONSTRUCTION
CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA mSTORICAL
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 DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
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2001 Code Adoption.CC SR 2
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URGENCY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1564
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
DELETING CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9, BUILDING CODE, IN
ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 9.60 OF
TITLE 9, BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, Z007 EDmON,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, B, D, F, I AND J;
THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDmON,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 ''UNIFOllM PLUMBING CODE,"
INCLUDING APPENDIX 1, A AND L; THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, Z007 EDmON, INCORPORATING THE
2006 ''UNIFOllM MECHANICAL CODE," INCLUDING
APPENDIX 1; THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, Z007
EDmON, INCORPORATING THE 2005 ''NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE"; THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, Z007
EDmON, INCORPORATING THE 2006 ''INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE," INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, B, AND C;
THE "INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,"
2006 EDmON; THE ''UNIFOllM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND
HOT TUB CODE," 2006 EDITION; THE ''UNIFOllM SOLAR
ENERGY CODE," 2006 EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA ENERGY
CODE," 2007 EDmON; THE "CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR
SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CODE," 2007 EDITION; THE
"CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE," Z007 EDITION;
THE "CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE," 2007
EDITION; THE "CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS,"
2007 EDITION; AND THE "CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE," 2007 EDITION AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS
FOll.OWS:
SECTION I. Chapter 9.60 Building Code of Title 9 Public Property, Public
Works and Building Regulation, of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is deleted in its
entirety and replaced with a new Chapte< 9.60 Building Code to read as follows:
'Chapter 9.60 BuildIng Code
Ii 9.60.0OS. 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 'Intemational Building Code,' including Appendix Chapter 1, B, 0, F, I and
J.
2. California PIl!mbing Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the
2006 'Un~orm Plumbing Code,' including Appendix 1, A and L.
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3. Califomia Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the
2006 "Un~orm Mechanical Code,' including Appendix 1.
4. Califomia Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the
2005 "National Electrical Code."
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5. California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, incorporating the 2006
"International Rre Code,' including Appendix Chapter 1, B, and C.
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7.
Edition.
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14.
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'Intemational Property Maintenance Code,' 2006 Edition.
'Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code,' 2006
"Uniform Solar Energy Code,' 2006 Edition.
'California Energy Code," 2007 Edition.
'Califomla Elevator Safety Construction Code,' 2007 Edition.
'California Historical Building Code,' 2007 EdRion.
"Califomla Existing Building Code,' 2007 Edition.
'California Referenced Standards,' 2007 Edition.
'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.
C. All amendments to codes adopted herein by reference shall be
considered as part of the Building and Safety Code.
Ii 9.60.10 Applicability; Exceptions.
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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 govemment, the state or the county.
B. Located on property owned by a public school district.
C. Located primarily in the public way.
D. Consisting of public utility wiring.
E. Otherwise specifically excepted by this code.
Ii 9.60.15 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.
Ii 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.
B. Paragraph A shall not apply to the following:
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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
Du~ng Construction of the Califomia Building Code.
2. Buildings or structures owned by the federal govemment,
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.).
3. Work done by city employees on city-owned or leased
structures.
4. Waterfront and ma~ne structures for which a public works
permR has been obtained.
5. Masonry planter boxes not more than la-Inches In height.
6. Fences less than 36-lnches 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.
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of a building.
Application of hot or cold paint or other roof coating on a roof
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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 se~-contained and hermetically
sealed, a single type of refrigeration of 22 cubic feel capacity or less, N.E.M.A.
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 capacRy or
less, N.E.M.A. rating, that employs sulphur dioxide refrigerant.
13. Pools not over la-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 unR.
17. Any steam, hot or chilled water piping wRhin any comfort
heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
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18. Replacement of any component part or assembly of an
appliance that does not aRer its original approval and complies with other
applicable requirements of this code.
19. Any portable evaporative cooler.
20. Any refrigeration equipment for which a permR has been
issued pursuant to this code.
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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 wRh
new material, the same shall be considered new worn and a permit shall be
procured and inspections made as hereinafter provided.
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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, IimRed 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 partRlons not over 5-feet high.
26. Water tanks supported directly upon grade If the capacity
does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameler 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 clty to
another location within the city, shall submit the following to the building official:
1. Three copies of plans containing the following:
a. SRe plan of the lot to which the building is to be
located with the building shown on the 101.
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.
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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 Rs
transportation to assess whether R 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 fu~i11lng 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.
D. The owner shall pay building permRs 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 permRs, 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 n it can be reasonably foreseen that the
building will be left on the street or right-of-way during darkness.
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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 permR 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
specnications 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 Dr 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 certilicate or
approval when issued in error. '
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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.
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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:
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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 certnicate 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 wRh 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 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, Dr through the owner's employees, perform all labor in connection
therewith.
2. Such structure, with or wRhout accessory buildings thereto,
is not intended or offered for sale.
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3. The owner files a certificate of consent to se~-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 California HeaRh and Safety
Code Section 19831, and as prepared or amended by the building official.
K. Any person regularly employing 1 or more journeymen 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 Dr cause to be done
work under a permit secured by a permittee except persons in the permittee's
employ.
Ii 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 relumed 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 Sel of approved plans (plus future
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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 permit Is issued, and on
which no action is taken by the applicant for 180 days, may be retumed 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.
Ii 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
delerminatlon 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 wor!< for which a permit is required without first having obtained the
permit shall, if subsequently granted the permR, pay double the permit cost flxed
to such wor!< 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 wor!< 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 R is practical to do so,
and if there be an unreasonable delay, a double permR fee shall be charged.
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C. The fee for supplementary permits to cover any additional valuation
for wor!< 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 permR 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.
Ii 9.60.40 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.
Ii 9.60.45 Demolition Permit Fees.
Demolition permit fees, as established by city council resolution, shall be paid
prior to the demolition of buildings or portions thereof, Including sewer, plumbing,
electrical and mechanical installations, or portions thereof.
Ii 9.60.050 Inspections.
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A. All construction or wor!< for which a permR 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,
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plumbing, mechanical or sewer permittee not working concurrentiy 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 eRher 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 gunRe is
In accordance with the approved plan and the gunRe complies with Chapter 17,
Structural Tests and Special Inspections, California Building Code. The special
inllPector 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.l.) To be made when all
fence and gates are Installed.
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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 deficiencies (if any) are completed and a reinspection Is
required In which case the requirements of the preceding sentence refers to the
reinspection.
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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 relnspection Is required due to the negligence of the
permntee 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.
!i 9.60.55 Excessive Inspections.
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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
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the approved set of plans or the building code, the applicant shall pay a
reinspection fee as established by city council resolution.
!i 9.60.060 Speclallnspecttons.
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
limes 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 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
eonducting 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 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.
!i 9.60.65 California Building Code Amendments.
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The following amendments are made to the California Building Code, as
adopted by this chapter:
A. SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS Is amended by adding the following
definRlons to read as follows:
'ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure wnh 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-<:overed area or other land covered wRh
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."
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"RECONSTRUCTlONIROOM 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 submntal of a building permit application, shall comply wRh 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
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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."
SECTION 202 DEFINmONS Is further amended by revising the definition
of HIGH-RISE BUILDING, item 2, 'High-rise structuff!' from 75 feet to 55 feet 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 feel (16,764 mm) above the lowest floor level having building access.
(See Section 413.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in
HeaRh & Safety Code Section 1250.'
B. CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION is
amended by adding a new Section 313 Fences to read as follows:
'SECTION 313 FENCES
313.1. Fences.
1. All fences shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
2. Masonry fences shail comply with the provisions of Chapter 21 .
3. Wood fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 23.
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4. Concrete fences shall comply wRh the provisions of Chapter 19.
5. Steel fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 22.
6. Aluminum fences shall comply wRh 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 wail shall conform to Chapter 18.
8. Fences shall structurally conform to Chapter 16.'
313.2 City standards. The fence design shall comply wRh 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, 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.
313.4 Pool fences. Pools to be completely fenced, gales to have
latches. Every swimming pool, pond or other body of water 18 inches or
more In depth at any point shall be surrounded by a fence or wall not less
than 6 feet in height measured on the exterior side. No such fence or wall
shall be constructed and maintained with openings or projections such
that a toddler or small child may gain a foothold and climb over. Openings
between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm), and the
distance between horizontal members, accessible from the exterior, shall
not be less than 4 feet 6 inches. Fences or walls shail be located a
sufficient distance from any structure, Shrubbery Dr tree, Dr hillside grade
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which could be used to scale the fence or wall. Gates and doors opening
through such enclosures shall be se~-i:losing and se~-Iatching wRh
release located on the poo/side as to prevent release from the exterior. A
se~-Iatching 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 wnhout entering the pool
enclosure. The fence or walls shall serve to isolate the pool from other
activities and structures and shall be located wnhin 50 feel of the pool.
Gates in such enclosures shall be located In view of the pool. A building
wall wRhout 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:
1. Section 403.10.2 Standby power loads and Section
403.11.1 Emergency power loads are modified by moving item number 3 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 classnied as standby
power loads:
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1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by
Section 403.8; and
2. Electrically powered fire pumps.
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;
2. Elevator car lighting;
3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
4. Automatic fire dete~tion systems;
5. Fire alarm systems; and
6. Ventilation and automatic fire delection 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:
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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
helicopter or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical
helicopters engaged in emergency operations, in accordance with
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California Fire Code Section 1108. Federal Aviation AdminIstration (FAA)
approval is not required for an EHLF."
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D. CHAPTER 7A MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS
FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE is revised as follows:
1 . Section 701 A. 1 Scope is amended by adding the following
sentence to the end of the section to read as follows:
'Section 701A.l 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."
2. Section 702A DEFlNITlONS, WILDLAND-URBAN
IN'f'ERFACE AREA Is revised to read as follows:
'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
enforr;ing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires including Special
Fire Protection Areas and Vel)' High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. See
Section 706A for the applicable referenced Sections of the Government
Code and the Public Resourr;es Code."
E. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS is revised as follows:
follows:
1 . Section 903.2 Where required is amended to read as
'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 foilows:
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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 foilowlng 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, 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 floor/
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 upgr;l.de.
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Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire
building when:
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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 melers).
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. 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 wRhln 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, wRh 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 Deperlment of Development Services as follows:
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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
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
unRs 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. ~ 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 III 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 delectors.
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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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3. Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations Is amended by
deletion of item 4.
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4. Section 903.4, Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms,
is hereby amended by modifying Exception 1, deleting Exceptions 3 and 5, and
renumbering the Exceptions as follows:
'Exceptions:
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, pre-action and deluge
sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open posRion."
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 cente~ine 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
feel (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inch
outiet so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet
(45,720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outiel Required
access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be
accessible wRhoutthe use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not
less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet B inches
(2,032 mm) in height."
6. Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings is amended to read
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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 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 fi 907.2.22
and Section 412 of the Intemational Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with fi 406.3 of the
International Building Code.
3. Buildings wRh an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance
with fi 303.1 of the International Building Code.
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4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance wRh fi
503.1.1 of the International Building Code.
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5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-l, H-2 or H-3 in
accordance with !i 415 of the Intemational Building Code."
7.
read as follows:
Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection is amended to
'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 equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone
equipment or similar room which Is not provided wRh sprinkler protection;
elevator machine rooms; and in elevator lobbies.
2. In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-
condRioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per
minute (elm) (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-l 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 (elm) (2.4 cubic meters per second) and serving not
more than 10 air-inlet openings."
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B. Section 907.2.12.2, Emergency
communication system is amended to read as follows.
voice/alarm
"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 907.11. 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 Dr 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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9.
Section 907.8.3 High-rise buildings is amended to read as
follows:
"Section 907.9.3 High-rise buildings. In buildings wRh a floor used for
human occupancy that is located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above
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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:
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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. 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:
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'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 atleaSl 100. F above the operating temperature
of the sprinkler."
F. CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS Is revised as follows:
1. Section 1014.2. Egress through Intervening spaces Is
amended by adding Exception 6 to read as follows:
'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 exR n 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 revised 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 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 of the yard shall be
computed on the basis of 14 stories.'
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H. CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBUES AND ROOFTOP
STRUCTURES is revised as follows:
1. Table 1505.1 is amended to read as follows:
"TABLE 1505.1
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
iliA IIIB
A A
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 wRhin 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-covering
classnication.
Exception: Group Rand U occupancies shall have a minimum roof
covering of class A."
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3.
read as follows:
Section 1510.7 Smooth or cap-sheet surface is added to
'Section 1510.7. Smooth Dr 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 revised 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 (t.M). t.M shall be determined at
critical locations with consideration for both translational and torsional
displacements of the structure as follows:
!i. = Cd6_
M I
(Equation 16-45)
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where l5max 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 t.M1', where
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(Equation 16-46)
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II MT = .Jell Ml )2 + ell M2 )2
and Au, and Au. 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, AM, 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 Cl 08.2.11, 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 Un~orm 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 1614.1 General, and ASCE 7, Section
12.8.1.1. to read as follows:
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'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 SD. I
(Eq. 12.8-5)
3. Section 1614A.l.8 Is hereby added by adopting Section
1614A.l.8 modifying ASCE 7 Equation 12.8-16 as adopted by OSHPD and DSA
and as already provided In Chapter 16-A of the C.B.C.
4. Section 1614A. 1.12 Is hereby added by adopting Section
1614A.l.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 revised as follows:
1. Sections 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1 and 1908.1.17.2 are
added to read as follows:
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"1908.1.17 ACI 318, Equation (14-7) of Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4.
Modify ACI318, 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:
ler shall be calculated by Equation (14-7), and M. shall be obtained
by Reratlon of deflections.
1 =~(A,+P,~)(d-Cr+l,.c.
"E, f,2d 3
(14-7)
and the value EJEc shall not be taken less than 6.
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1908.1.17.2. Modify ACI318 Section 14.B.4to read as follows:
14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-plane deflection, ai, due to service loads,
including P a effects, shall not exceed IJ1SO.
~ M., maximum moment at mid-height of wall due to service lateral
and eccentric loads, Including Pa effects, exceed (z/.)Mer, .1., shall
be calculated by Equation (14-8):
2
2 M, -,M" (. 2.)
AI ="3,6,1',.+ 2 UII -'iLler
M,-,M" .
(14-8)
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If M. does not exceed (z/.)Mer, a. shall be calculated by Equation
(14-9):
a, =(::).1."
(14-9)
where:
A = 5M ,,/;
" 48Eel,
a = SM ,/; ,
, 48 Eel"
K. CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION is revised as follows:
1. Section 3109.4.1. Barrier height and ctearanC9S Is
amended to read as follows:
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"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
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members shall be placed on the poolslde of the barrier. Any decorative
design work on the side away from the swimming pool, such as
protrusions, indentations Dr cutouts, which render the barrier easily
climbable, Is prohibited."
2. Section 3109.4.4 Private swimming pools (statewide) Is
amended to clarify that pool barriers which are already in the Code are scoped
so as to apply to all private swimming pools and is amended to read as follows:
"Section 3109.4.4.1 Definitions Is amended by adding the following
definition:
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"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. 3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safely features required
Is amended as follows:
''3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safely 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, R 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. CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION Is
revised as follows:
1. Section 3313 Plan review fees and Section 3314 Grading
permit fees are added to read as follows:
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"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
deposit/fee shall be as set forth by City Council resolution. A separate plan
review deposit/fee shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as
required by City Council resolution. For excavation and fill on the same site, the
deposlt/fee 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 revised as follows:
1. Section 3403.1 Existing buildings Dr 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
idenlilied as unreinforced masonry construction."
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APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised as follows:
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1. Section 104.8 Liability is amended by adding a sentence to
the end of the paragraph as follows:
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'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 Work exempt from permit is amended to
revise Rems 2, 4, and 9 under 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."
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3. Section 105.8 Reconstruction is added to read as follows:
"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."
5. Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees is amended to read
as follows:
"Section 106.2 Schedule of permit fees.
All sections of the California Building Code, Calnomia Administrative
Code, California Electrical Code, Calnomla Mechanical Code, California
Plumbing Code, Califomia Energy Code, California Elevator Safety
Construction Code, California Historical Building Code, Calnomia Fire
Code, Califomia Referenced Stan~ards, International Property
Maintenance Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and
Uniform Solar Energy Code, including any and all amendments included
within this dMsion, 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:
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"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 wRh 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 wnh 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
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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."
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"Section 110.5.1 Certifled 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 permRs are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or
occupants of the occupancy."
7.
read as follows:
Section 111.4 Underground utilities required is added to
"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 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 SO percent of the value Dr area of the existing building.
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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 R is located.
The owner or developer of the property is responsible for complying with
the requirements of this section and shall provide all necessary facllRles
on the property to receive such service from the supplying utilities.
~ it is determined that practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships
inconsistent wRh 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, modily 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."
follows:
8. SECTION 112, BOARD OF APPEALS is revised to read as
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'SECTION 112
BOARD OF APPEAlS
For all sections of the Califomia Building Code, California Administrative
Code, Calilornia Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, Califomla
Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Elevator Safety
Construction Code, California Historical Building Code, California Fire
Code, Califomia Existing Building Code, California Referenced Standards,
Intemational Property Maintenance Code, Uniform SwImming 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 concurrentiy 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.
Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The mayor shall
be the presiding officer and in the mayo~s absence the mayor pro-tern
shall preside. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance wRh the Brown
Act.
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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 Rs discretion, may deem
reasonably necessary in order to assist it in Rs investigations and making
its findings and decisions."
9. SECTION 113, Violations is amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 113
VIOLATIONS
For all sections of the California Building Code, California Administrative
Code, Califomia Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, Califomia
Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Elevator Safety
Construction Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing
Building Code, California Fire Code, California Referenced Standards,
Intemational Property Maintenance Code, Uniform Swimming 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.
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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
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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 revised as follows:
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1. SECTION D103 CHANGES TO BUILDINGS Is amended by
adding Section D103.4 Relocated buildings to read as follows:
"Section Dl03.4. Relocated buildings. Before a permit is issued, the
house-mover shall furnish and file with the city clerk a good and sufficient
surely 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."
!i 9.60.070 California Mechanical Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Call1omla Mechanical Code,
as adopted by this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Is revised as follows:
1. Section 308.0 Location is amended to add a new Section
308.3 Outdoor Location to read as follows:
"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."
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B. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised as follows:
1. Section 115.1 Generalis amended to read as follows:
"115.1 General. Fees shall be established by resolution of the city
council."
!i 9.60.075 California Plumbing Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Call1omia Plumbing Code, as
adopted by this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS is revised 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-out connection."
2. Section 313.0 Protection of pIping, materials and
structures is amended by adding a new subsection 313.13 Corrosive Solis to
read as follows:
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"313.13 Corrosive solis. All earth within the City of Seal Beach is
corrosive unless the permittee proves to the satisfaction of the building
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official the specific earth is not corrosive to the plumbing, piping, fittings,
fixtures and/or equipment for installation to contect with or to be buried in
the ground. Steel or galvanized steel shall be protected by at least double
spiral wrapping, ha~ overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils
cover) or approved equal."
B.
follows:
CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION is revised as
1. Section 604.0 Materials is amended by amending
subsection 604.1 to read as follows:
'Section 604.1 Water pipes and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast
iron or other approved materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PB, PE, or
PVC water pipe manufactured to recog"izad 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.
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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 604.1 a Water pipe and fRtings 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."
C. CHAPTER 12 FUEL PIPING is revised as follows:
1. Section 1209.5.1.1 Materials is amended to read as
follows:
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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
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shall be prohibRed. Approved Poly Ethylene or other non-metallic pipe
shall be used in exterior buried and piping systems.'
D. APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised as follows:
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1.
read as follows:
Section 101.4.1.3 Existing construction is amended to
'101.4.1.3 Existing construction. In existing buildings, no waste, soli, Dr
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. The first paragraph of Section 103.3.4 Expiration is
amended to read as 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 permR is not
commenced within 1 80 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 permR. 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 permR 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 addRional review, a fee shall be charged as set forth in
Section 103.4.1 above."
Ii 9.60.080 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa
and Hot Tub Code as adopted by this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised as follows:
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1. Section 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction is amended
to read as follows:
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'Section 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Whenever the term
'Authority Having Jurisdiction' is used in this Code, R shall be construed to
mean the building official or his authorized representative."
2. Section 103.3.2 Penalties Is amended to revise the first
sentence to read as follows:
"Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1 ,000) or by
imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both fine and
imprisonment.'
3. Section 103.4.1 Permit Fees is amended to read as
lollows:
"103.4.1 Permit fees. Each permit applicant shall pay a fee established
by resolution of the City Council for each permR."
B. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Is revised as follows:
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, is hereby adopted in Its entirety."
2. Section 312 Weste Water Disposal Is amended by adding
a sentence to the end of Section 312.1 to read as follows:
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"The filter waste disposal shall discharge into the sanitary sewer only."
3. Section 327.0 Desi!!ln 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 California and each pool shall
wRhstand expansive soil movement, see Chapter 18, Califomia Building
Code.
327.2. Continuous Inspection. Continuous inspection by a special
licensed inspector shall be required on all pools constructed of reinforced
gunRe. Said special inspector shall teke test samples during the placing
of concrete or gunlte 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 gunlte 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
submR 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.
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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
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adjoining property. The deck shall slope away from a building structure,
dwelling and/or auxiliary building."
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!i 9.60.085 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the International Property
Maintenance Code as adopted by this chapter:
A. SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL
Is revised 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 heaRh
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, ~ 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.
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No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control
of any structure Dr 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."
!i 9.60.090 California Fire Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the California Fire Code as
adopted by this 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 goveming
conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or explosion, save and
except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended.
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B. Enforcement and Inspections.
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The Cal~rnia Are Code, 2007 Edition, with amendments shall be
enforced by the Orange County Are Authority, which shall be operated under the
Director of Fire Services of the Orange County Are Authority. The Director of
Fire Services of the Are Authority may detail such members of the fire authority
as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time.
C. CHAPTER 1 - DEFINITIONS is revised as follows:
1. SECTION 202, GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended by
revising and/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 mod~ications 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 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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HIGH-RISE BUILDING, item 2, 'High-rise structun!' of this definition Is
modnied to read as follows:
"2. 'High-rise strucfurrl' 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
revised as follows:
1. SECTION 305.5 Spark arresters is added to read as
follows:
"Section 305.5 Sperk arresters. All chimneys attached to any appliance
or fireplace that bums 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 outiel 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.
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Openings shall not pennR the passage of spheres having a
diameter larger than 10!! inch and shall not block the passage of
spheres having a diameter of less than 318 inch.
4. The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning and the screen
Dr 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
EMlmNG 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 Dr
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 wnh the following:
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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 mod~ication plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the fire code official prior to the Issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modnication plans shall meet the cmeria set forth in the
Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change.
Any aRe rations to the fuel modnlcation 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 outiined In the Fire Code."
4. SECTION 318 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATIVE
GROWTH FROM STRUCTURES is added to read as follows:
'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, omamentaI
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 eroslon.
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
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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 31 B 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 foilows:
"SECTION 319 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATION GROWTH
FROM ROADWAYS
The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feel (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.
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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 transmRting fire.'
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read as follows:
SECTION 320 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is added to
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'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:
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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."
follows:
7. SECTION 321 USE OF EQUIPMENT is added to read as
"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 wlth 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.
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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 UnRed
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 Califomla.
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
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follows:
"SECTION 322 RESTRICTED ENTRY
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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, inhabRed 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 prohibRed.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire
areas and their invltess 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."
9. SECTION 323 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY is
added to read as follows:
"SECTION 323 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY
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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,
difficuRy 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 invilees, 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 OllTDOOR FIRES Is added to read as
follows:
"SECTION 325 OUTDOOR FIRES
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Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignRed 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
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barbecue, outdoor fireplace, Incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30
feet (9,144 mm) from a grasB-, 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 bulR,
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 revised as follows:
1. Section 503.2.1 Dimensions is amended by adding a
sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:
"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 wRh rolled curbs.
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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 feel.'
2. Section 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access
roads is amended by adding a sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read
as follows:
"Speed bumps and speed humps, shall be approved prior to installation."
3. Section 503.6 Security gates is amended by adding the
following paragraph to read as follows:
'Vehicle access gates or barriers shall be In accordance with the Orange
County Fire Authority Guidelines for emergency access. All electrically
operated vehicle access gates shall be equipped with an automatic
opening device In addition to a key opening switch."
4.
SECTION 505.1 Address numbers is revised to read as
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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
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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-unR 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 wRh 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 unRs wRhln each structure and positioned to be plainly
visible from the street or road. The numbers may be grouped on the waIl
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 wnhin 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.
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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 130, 2002 Edition."
G. CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is revised as
follows:
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 wRh
Section 3003 of the International 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."
3. Section 606.8 Refrigerant detector is amended to read as
follows:
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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
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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.'
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as follows:
4. Section 606.10.1.2 Manual operation is amended to read
"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:
"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 wRh this section and Table 608.1."
H. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS is revised as follows:
follows:
1. Section 903.2 Where required Is amended to read as
"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:
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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) Dr
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 Dr 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 floor/ 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:
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Existing building less than 5,000 square feet (254
square meters): where 20 percent or more is added
and the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet
(254 square meters).
2. Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 square
feel (254 square meters): where more than 1,000
square feet (50.8 square meters) is added."
1.
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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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 feel (279 square
meters). When the cost of Installing an approved automatic
sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent of the cost of the AReration,
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:
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1.
Ail 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. Ail existing Group R occupancies and U garages when the
total area Is increased by 7SO 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
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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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3. Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations is amended by
delelion 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 NFP A 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 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.
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8. Every new building wRh any horizontal dimensions greater than 300
feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a
2.5 inch outiets so that all portions of the building can be reached
with 150 feet (45,720) of hose from an access door or hose outiel.
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 mm) above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided wRh
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 wRh Section 907.2.22
and Section 412 of the Intemational Building Code.
2.
Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the
International Building Code.
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3. Buildings with an occupancy In Group A-5 in accordance wRh
Section 303.1 of the International Building Code.
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4.
Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section
503.1.1 of the Intemational Building Code.
Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-l, H-2 or H-3 in
accordance wRh Section 415 of the International Building Code.'
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5.
7.
read as follows:
Section 907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection is amended to
"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 delectors, shall be located as follows:
:
1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone
equipment or similar room which is not provided wRh 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-conditioning
system. In Group R-l and R-2 occupancies, a listed smoke
detector is allowed to be used in each return-air riser carrying not
more than 5,000 elm (2.4 cubic meters per second) and serving not
more than 10 air-inlet openings."
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8. Section 907.2.12.2 Emergency
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 operat8 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:
voice/alarm
1. Elevator groups.
2. Exit stairways.
3. Each floor.
4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
5. Dwelling UnRs In apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
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Exception: In Group 1-1 and 1-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a
constantiy attended area and a general occupant notification shall be
broadcast over the overhead page.'
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9.
Section 907.9.3 High-rise buildings is amended to read as
follows:
'Section 907.9.3 High-rise building. In buildings wnh 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:
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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."
as follows:
10. Section 907.12 Duct smoke detectors is amended to read
"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 substRute 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 Dr audible signal in an approved
location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble."
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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 100. F above the operating temperature
of the sprinkler."
I. CHAPTER 11 AVIATION FACILITIES is revised as follows:
1. Section 1102.1 Definitions is 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."
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'TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad
centered within the surrounding safety area."
2. SECTION 1108, EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING
F ACILlTY (EHLF) is added to read as follows:
"SECTION 1108
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF)
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1108.1 General. EHLF shall meet or axceed 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 SO 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 Renetrate 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 Safely 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 Safely net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than 30 in.
(2'-6') above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horizontal safely 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 slightiy dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than 1 B in.) below
the pad elevation. The safely 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 erea. The takeoff and landing area shall be
free of obstructions and 100 ft x 100 ft. or 100ft. diameter.
1108.7 Wind Indicating device. An approved wind indicating device
shall be 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 110B.8.1
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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
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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.
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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 feel of a 2.5-lnch 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.
1108.12 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters
shall not be permitted.
Figure 1108.8.1 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
20' Inside DiametQr
2' Line Width ~
umbers:
10' High
2' Line Width
Red in Color
50'
Address Numbers:
5' Hiah. l' Line Width
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Touchdown -
Pad Boundary
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50'
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1. The preferred beckground is white or Ian.
2. The c1n:1ed. red numbers indicate the allowable welghllhat the facility is capable
of supporting In thousands of pounds.
3. The numbers shall be onenled towards the preferred flight (typically facing the prevailing wind)."
J. CHAPTER 17 FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL
FOGGING is revised as follows:
1. Section 1701.1 Scope is amended 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 amended to read as follows:
"Section 1701.2 Nolfflcatlon of tumlgation. 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
FACILmES is revised as follows:
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1. Section 1901.2 Permit is amended to read as follows:
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"Section 1901.2 Permit. PermRs 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 facllRles shall
comply with this section."
3. Section 1908.2 Storage site is amended to read as follows:
'Section 1908.2 Storage site. Storage sRes shall be level and on solid
ground or other all-weather surface. SRes shall be thoroughly cleaned
and approval from Rre Code Official obtained before transferring products
to the sne."
4. Section 1908.3 Size of piles Is amended to read as follows:
'Section 1908.3 Size of plies. Plies 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:
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"Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to
maintain a 40 percent to 60 percent moisture content and wet down
bumingfsmoldering 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:
'Section 1908.9 Materlal-handiing equipment. All material handling
equipment operated by an Internal combustion engine shall be provided
and maintained with an approved spark arrester. ... (remainder
unchanged)'
L. CHAPTER 23 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE Is revised
as follows:
1. Section 2308.3 Flue spaces is amended to read as follows:
"Section 2308.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in
accordance wRh 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 'A-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 revised as follows:
1. Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory
Statement is amended by modifying the first paragraph to read as follows:
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"Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. When
required by the fire code official, an Orange County Rre Authority
Chemical Classification Packet shall be completed and approved prior to
approval of plans, andfor the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the
premises."
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2. Table 2703.1.1(1) Maximum allowable quantity per
control area is amended by deleting Footnote K.
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3. Section 2703.1.1 Maximum allowable quantity per
control area is amended by adding a new subsaction 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 a1) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed
property."
4. Section 2703.5 Hazard Identification signs is amended by
modifying the NFP A standard to read as follows:
"Section 2703.5 Hazard Identification sIgns. Unless otherwise
exempted by the Fire Code Official, visible hazard identification signs as
specified in the Orange County Fire Authority Slgnage Guidelines for
the... (remainder unchanged)."
N. CHAPTER 32 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS is revised as follows:
1 . Section 3203.4.1 Identification signs is amended by
mOdifylng 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."
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2. Section 3204.3.2 Label or placard is amended by
modifying the NFPA standard to read as follows:
"Section 3404.3.2 Label Dr 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."
O. CHAPTER 33 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS is amended by
adding 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 Titie 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, wRh 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.
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
revised as follows:
1. Section 3406.5.1.7 Static protection, Is amended by
adding a sentence to 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.'
a. CHAPTER 37 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS Is revised
as follows:
1. Section 3704.2.2.7 Treatment systems, Is amended by
deleting Exception 1 and renumbering Exception 2 as Exception 1 to read as
!ollows:
"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)'
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R. CHAPTER 47 REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE FIRE AREAS Is revised as follows:
1. Section 4701.1 Scope Is amended by adding the following
sentence to the end of the section to read as follows:
'The entire chapter is effective January 01, 2008 regardless of delayed
implementation date adopted by the office of SFM or CBSC."
2. The definition of 'Wildland-Urben Interface Area' in
Section 4702 is amended to read as follows:
"Wildland-Urban Interface Area is a geographical area identified by the
state as a 'Rre 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 Rre 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 revised as follows:
1. Section 102.9 Conflicting provisions is amended to read
as follows:
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"Section 102.9 Conflicting provtslons. 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."
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2. Section 105.6 Required operational permits is amended
by deleling permit category 105.6.15 FIre hydrants and valves and permit
category 105.6.35 Private fire hydrants and amending 105.6.29.
Miscellaneous combustible storage to read as follows:
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'Subsection 105.6.29. MIscellaneous combustible storage. PermR 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."
3. Section 109.3, Violation penalties is amended, and a new
Section 109.3.2, Infraction, and Section 109.3.3 Misdemeanor, are added to
read as follows:
"Sectfon 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 Are Code Official, or of a
permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guiRy of
either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Section 109.3.2
and 109.3.3. Penalties shall be as set forth in the Seal Beach Municipal
Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been
served shall be deemed a separate offense."
"Section 109.3.2 Infraction. Except as provided In Section 109.3.3,
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.
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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
Deliberate or negligent buming
305.4
308.2.1
Throwing or placing sources of ignRion
310.7
2404.7
Burning Objects
Sources of Ignition."
T. APPENDIX B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is
revised as follows:
1. Section Bl05.2, Buildings other than one- and two-
family dwellings is amended to read as follows:
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"Section Bl05.2, Buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings.
A reduction in fire-flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the fire code
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authority, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1
Dr 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than l,SOO gallons
per minute (5,677.5 Umin) for the prescribed duration as speclfied in
TableBl05.1."
U. APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
is revised as follows:
1. Table C105.1 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants,
column 4 header, Is amended to read as follows:
"MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON THE STREET OR FIRE
DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO A HYDRANT"
2. Footnote "f' is added to Table C1 05.1 to read as follows:
"I. Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12,192 mm) from
building with exception of detached one and two-family dwellings."
3. Footnote '9' is added to Table Cl 05.1 to read as follows:
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"g. In residential single family subdivisions, maximum hydrant spacing
is 300 (91,440 mm) feel. This spacing may be Increased to 600
feel (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 revised as follows:
a. Section 6.8.5 is amended 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. ~ acceptable to the water authority, R may be installed on
the backflow assembly. Fire department Inlet connections shall be
painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires
SOO 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 feel 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
to read as follows:
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"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 permR Is Issued. Sprinklers in light hazard
occupancies shall be one of the following' . . .
c. Section 8.6.5.2.1.4 Is deleted.
d. Section 8.15.1.1.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
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"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."
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e. 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."
f. Section 8.15.1.5.1 is amended 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 permR 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."
g. Section 8.16.2.4.6 Is amended 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."
h. Section 9.1.3.9.1 Is amended 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."
i. Section 9.1.3.9.2 is deleted.
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j. Section 9.1.3.9.3 is deleted.
k. Section 9.1.3.9.4 is deleled.
I. Section 9.3.5.8.11 is amended to read as follows:
"9.3.5.6.11' 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 ~
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."
m. Figure 9.3.9.5.1 Is amended by deleting the portion
relating to lag screws and lag bolts in wood.
n. Section 9.3.7.8 is amended to read as follows:
'9.3.7.8 Powder-driven fasteners shall not be used to attach braces to the
building structure."
o. 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 reductionls in density or design
area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure
12.3.2.1.2 (d) curve 'G'.
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occupancy requires a system with greater capability, R shall be the
responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required
density for the new occupancy."
p. Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is added to read as follows:
"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 sRe 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
Califomia. The resuR shall be adjusted In accordance with the
graduated scaled found in the guideline."
q. Section 14.1.3 (43) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 14.1.3 (43). Size and location of hydrants, showing the size and
number of outiets and if outiets 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 ware used in
the flow tests shall be shown. Row test shall be completed within six
months of the plan submittal to the authority having jurisdiction."
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2. NFPA 13D. 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is
revised amended as follows:
a. Sectlon 4.2.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers is added
to read as follows:
"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).
4.2.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kepi 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 amended to read as follows:
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"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
seMce."
c. Section 7.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
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"7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be Installed on the riser
assembly."
d. Section 7.6 is amended to read as follows:
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"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 amended 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 Dr 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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f. Section 8.6.4 Is amended 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 amended to read as follows:
'Section 8.6.4.1 Attached garages shall be protected wRh listed quick
response 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
revised as follows:
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a. Section 6.6.8.1 is amended to read as follows:
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"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 Dr occupant load specified in
Section 100907.2.8 of the 2007 California Fire Code as requiring a fire
alarm system shall be provided wRh 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 Dr 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 monRorlng 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 outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves
that building."
b. Section 6.7.1.5.3 is amended 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 Dr 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. Section 6.8.5 is amended to read as follows:
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'Section 6.6.5 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 130 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 revised as follows:
a. Section 6.3.5.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
"6.3.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2
)0\0', 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."
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Section 7.3.1 is amended 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
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inches or more than 24 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."
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5. NFPA 24, 2002 Edition, Installation of Private Fire
Service Mains and Their Appurtenances Is revised as follows:
a. Section 4.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
"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 amended to read as follows:
"4.2.2 Installation or remodeling of private fire service mains shall not
begin until plans are approved and appropriate permRs secured from the
authority having Jurisdiction."
c. Section 5.5 is amended 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
melhods 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 amended to read as follows:
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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 to read as follows:
"5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall: contain a minimum of two 2
W' 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, R 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 W inlets shall be provided."
g. Section 5.9.1.3.2 is added to read as follows:
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"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.B.5.1Is amended 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 amended to read as follows:
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"6.3.3.2 Where post indicator valves cannot be located in accordance
wRh 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 Sel In locations adjacent to exterior
walls without openings within 15 feet of the valve."
j. Section 6.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
"6.5.1 Large, private, fire service main systems shall have Indicating
sectional controlling valves after four appurtenances to permR
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 wRh a
loose B-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 amended to read as follows:
"10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly
coated wRh asphaR 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 building foundation shall be stainless steel and shall not contain
mechanical joints or comply with 1 0.6.2.'
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Section 10.8.2.5 is added to read as follows:
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"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 amended to read as follows:
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"10.9.1 Backfill shall be tamped in layers and wetted or puddled under and
around pipe to prevent selliement or lateral movement. Backfill shall
consist of clean fill sand or pea gravel to a minimum 6 inches below and
to a minimum of 12 inches above the pipe."
Ii 9.60.095 Uniform Solar Energy Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Solar Energy Code
adopted by this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION is revised as follows:
1. Section 102.3.2 Penalties is amended to read as follows:
"Section 102.3.2 Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one
thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6)
months, or by both fine and imprisonment."
Ii 9.60.1 DO California Electrical Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the California Electrical Code,
adopted by this chapter:
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A. Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Is revised
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 lines only on an individual
case basis where the applicant can provide adequate safety measures.'
B. Article 210 Branch Circuits is revised 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:
"(4) Food Waste Grinder Branch Circuit. Each dwelling unit shall have
Installed therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit. Said
circuit shall be provided with an indicating type switch located in the wall
adjacent to the sink or cabinet."
2. Section 210.23(A) 15. and 2D-Ampere Branch Circuits is
amended to read as follows:
"(A) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits. A 15 ampere branch clrcuR
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 outiets, fixed appliances Dr 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
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rating of a single fixed appliance supplied by an individual branch circuR
shall not exceed 80% of the rating of the circuR.
Exception: The small appliance branch circuits required In a dwelling
unR(s) by Section 210.11(C) shall supply only the receptacle outiets
spec~led in that Section."
C. Article 240 Overcurrent Protection is revised as follows:
1. Section 240-24 Locations In Dr 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(A)(3) 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
wRh 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 wRh 10 mil plastic tape (total 40
mils cover), or approved equal. "
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follows:
Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring is revised to read as
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."
!i 9.60.105 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments.
The following amendments are made to the International Property
Maintenance Code as adopted by this chapter:
A. CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION Is revised as follows:
1. Section 104.4 Right of Entry is amended by adding a
paragraph to read as follows:
'No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control
of any building or premises shall fall 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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!i 9.60.110 Exception for "R Occupancy."
The following shall apply to "R' Occupancies wRh: 1 ,000 square feet of
floor area Dr less; not more than 2 bedrooms devoid of natural gas fired
appliances: no fIXed window security guards; and a private security system for
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the community. In addRlon, this section shall apply only to planned adult
communities constructed prior to 1966 In which each individual dwelling unR is
equipped with an approved smoke delector device:
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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 Chapters 15, 22 and
23 and Section 803, Calnomia Building Code, 2007 EdRion.
2. Aluminum and glass window walls and/or decorative pierced
concrete block containing inside wall covering may remain as originally
constructed. However, aRe rations during the repair process will trigger current
Code requirements.
Ii 9.60.115 Sandblasting.
A. PermR 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,
court or group of structures to be sandblasted. Atils sole discretion, the City
may issue a 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 permR application shall contain the
following information:
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for the permit.
2. The name and address of the foreman or person who will be
actually directing the job for the applicant.
The name and address of the person or company applying
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 applicanfs public liability
and property damage insurance, giving the name and address of the company
issuing the policy.
7. Such other Information as the building official shall
reasonably require to aid proper inspection and enforcement of city sandblasting
regulations.
E. 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.
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F. Notice of Sandblasting. Not less than 24 hours prior to
sandblasting, the permittee shall deliver to each residence and business
establishment wRhin 100 feet of any structure to be sandblasted, a written notice
In a form provided by the building official.
G. 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.
H. 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
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.
I. Property Protection. No person shail engage in sandblasting, liquid
washing, compressed air cleaning or steam cleaning of exterior surfaces of
bujlc;lings without first protecting adjacent property, public streets and pedestrian
walkway areas with canvas or other suRable barriers subject to the approval of
the Building Official.
!i 9.60.120 Non-subdlvlsion 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-ha~ of
the street and ailey 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-sRe
improvements already exist.
Required improvements shall be constructed In accordance
with the standard specifications of the cRy engineer and be located at the
locations and grades approved by the city engineer.
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 Dr 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.
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b. Such bond may be eRher a cash bond or a bond
executed by a company authorized to act as a surely in this state. The bond
shall be payable to the city and be conditioned upon the faithful performance of
any and ail 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
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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 surely bond, shall also be executed by a corporation
authorized to act as a surety under the laws of the State of California.
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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 deposRed
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 cRy
Is authorized in the event of any defauR 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 engineer may acceplthe 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 condRlon of approval of a
building permR 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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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 conduRs 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 developmenfs 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
unRs sRuated 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.
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Ii 9.60.125 Plan Checks tor Structures Housing X-Ray Equipment.
A. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the terms of this
section:
1. "Health OfficeI' means the County Health Officer or such
person's designee.
2. "X-ray Machintf means any radiation machine or device
capable of producing ionizing radiation when associated control devices are
operated.
B. Review and Approval.
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1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
construction, conversion or aReration of a building or enclosure in which an x-ray
machine is to be housed, the applicant shall receive approval from the
Environmental HeaRh 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 wRh
the requirements of the Radiation Control Law, Division 20, Chapter 7.6,
California Health and Safety Code, and any regulations enacted pursuant
thereto."
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SECTION 2. 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 cbanges 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 reasonably
necessary due to local conditions Within the City of Seal Beach, and have fUrtber 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:
I. Climatic Conditions:
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The City of Seal Beach is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. II annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipilation. Hot, dry
(Sanla 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 vegelation and common
building materials. Frequenl periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger.
This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly
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damaging or destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the
area.
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Obstacles generated by strong winds, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles,
and the requirement to climb 7S feet vertically up flights of sWts 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 natllrlll
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 SO percent of that growth centered in Southern
California. Oue 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 inalJility to pump
sufficient 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 SO to 7S percent.
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Necessary Local Amendments: Therefore, the amendments to the California
Building Code set forth in Section 9.60.06S.A; Section 9.6O.06S.C; Section 9.6O.06S.0;
Section 9.6O.06S.E; and Secl10n 9.60.06S.H, and the amendments to the California Fire
Code set forth in Section 9.60.090.C; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.F; Section
9.6O.090.G; Section 9.6O.090.H; Section 9.60.090.1; Section 9.60.090.K; Section
9.6O.090.L; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.6O.090.P; Section 9.6O.090.R; Section
9.60.090.T: Section 9.6O.090.U; and Section 9.60.090.V are necessary.
2. Topographical conchtions:
Natural slopes of IS percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange
County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on
whicb 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 9.60.06S.A; Section 9.60.06SD; Section 9.6O.06S.E;
Section 9.60.06S.F; Section 9.6O.06S.G; and Section 9.6O.06S.H, and the amendments to
the California Fire Code set forth in Section 9.60.090.C; Section 9.60.090.0; Section
9.6O.090.F; Section 9.6O.090.G; Section 9.60.090.H; Section 9.60.0901; Section
9.6O.090.K; Section 9.6O.090.L; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.6O.090.P; Section
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9.60.090.Q; Section 9.6O.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 II1'Cll that bas buildings constructed over
and near a vast and complex network of f8l11ts that are 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 Faull, 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 II1'Cll 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
IlCOCcurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of Califomia, Department of
Conservation.
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Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by dismption 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 after1hocks there exists a need to
provide increased protection for anyone on upper 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 hoth additional fire protection and 8I1tomatiC on-site fire protection
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 standanls of building codes
places a huilding 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
harriers 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 impassahle.
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 ore 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 fcnous piping.
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development sepatated 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.
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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.C; Section 9.60.065D;
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 9.60.065.1; and the amendments to the California P1umbiog 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 FU'C Code set forth in Section 9.60.090.C; Section
9.60.090D; Section 9.60.090.F; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.H; Section
9.60.090.1; Section 9.60.090.K; Section 9.60.090L; Section 9.60.090.M; Section
9.6O.090.N; Section 9.60.090.0; Section 9.60.090.P; Section 9.60.090.Q; Section
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9.6O.090.R; Section 9.6O.090.T; Section 9.6O.090.U; and Section 9.60.090.V are
necessllI)'.
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SECTION 3. In order to provide for unintemIpted enforcement of the City's
local amendments to the State of California construction codes Iegulations, the substance
of the local amendments to Title 9, Section 9.60 must be incorporated into the Seal Beach
Municipal Code.
For these reasons, the public peace, health, safety and wcIfare rcquiIe that this
Ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance within the meaning of
Seal Beach City Charter Section 412 and Government Code Section 36937(b), and shall
take effect immediatcIy.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be rendered null and void upon the effective
d~ of Ordinance Number 1562.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective January I, 2008.
SECTION 6. 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, suhdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase
hereof, ~pective of the fact that anyone or IDOIe sections, subsections, suhdivisions,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. .
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
ata meeting thereof held on the 10th day of December ,2007.
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ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
STATEOFCALIFORNIA I
COUNTY OF ORANGE I SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH I
I, Iinda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing ordinance is an original copy of Urgency Ordinance Number 1564 on file in the
office of the City Clerk, passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach. pursuant to the City Charter and Govemment Code Section 36967(b), at a
meeting held on the 10th day of December ,2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembcrs
NOES: Councilmcmbers
ABSENT: Councilmcmbcrs
ABSTAlN: Councilmcmbcrs
and do hereby further certify that Urgency Ordinance Number 1564 has been published
pursuant to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 2836.
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