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DATE: April 26, 2004
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager
FROM: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance Number , An Ordinance
of the City of Seal Beach Amending Titles 5 and 9 of the
Seal Beach Municipal Code (2004 Edition)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Introduce Ordinance Number , An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending
Titles 5 and 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code (2004 Edition).
BACKGROUND:
The City A ttorney and staff have been preparing revisions to the Seal Beach Municipal
Code since late 2001. The City Council has been reviewing these proposed revisions and
a re- formattipg of the Seal Beach Municipal Code for approximately 18 months, and held
6 study sessions during that period to review and provide comments on the work as it
progressed. The "Final Draft" versions of Titles 1 through 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal
Code have been prepared and were introduced for adoption by the City Council on
January 26, 2004.
Comments Received During Public Comment Period and Responses to Comments:
During the 71 -day public comment period the City received comment's regarding the
proposed Titles 1 through 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code. As a result of those
comments a separate agenda item has been prepared that includes an ordinance for
introduction that amends particular sections of Titles 5 and 9, based on the comments and
questions submitted during the public review period.
The revisions address concerns or comments received by the City regarding the following
areas of concern:
❑ Pro - rating of business license fees (public comment);
❑ Revised Subsection B3 of Section 5.10.015 of Title 5 (Business
Licenses And Regulations).
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❑ Other business license revisions (Finance Department and Police Department
comments);
❑ Subsection S of Section 5.10.005 of Title 5, Business Licenses And
Regulations (Finance Department Comment).
❑ Section 5.10.005 of Title 5 (Business Licenses And Regulations)
relating to definitions is • amended by adding a definition for
"Location" (Finance Department Comment).
❑ Subsection 10 of Section 5.10.025A of Title 5 (Business Licenses And
Regulations) relating to tax rate schedules is amended by adding
"laundries" in the examples of "cleaning and pressing establishments"
that are subject to the "Tax Rate Schedule" (Finance Department
Comment).
❑ Section 5.10.045 of Title 5 (Business Licenses And Regulations)
relating to issuance of business licenses (Finance Department
Comment).
❑ Section 5.10.060 of Title 5 (Business Licenses And Regulations)
relating to separate licenses fund requirements (Finance Department
Comment).
❑ Subsection A of Section 5.10.075 of Title 5 (Business Licenses And
Regulations) relating to replacement licenses to require that new
business locations conform to the city zoning ordinance (Finance
Department Comment).
❑ Section 5.10.095 of Title 5 (Business Licenses And Regulations)
relating to business records (Finance Department Comment).
❑ Section 5.10.100 of Title 5 (Business Licenses And Regulations)
relating to license verification is amended to authorize the chief of
police and city attorney to render assistance in the enforcement of
business license provisions (Finance Department Comment).
❑ Section 5.45.035B.6 of Title 5 (Business Licenses And Regulations)
relating to grounds for denial of massage permits (Police Department
Comment).
❑ Section 5.45.075B.4 of Title 5 (Business Licenses And Regulations)
relating to grounds for denial of permits for massage technicians
(Police Department Comment).
❑ Water service fee revisions (public comment).
❑ Subsections C, D, E and F of § 9.30.025 (Billing, Delinquency and
Security Deposit) of Title 9 (Public Property, Public Works, and
Building Regulations).
The revisions indicated above, based on the public comments received have been
incorporated into Ordinance proposed for introduction to Amend Titles 5 and 9 of the
Seal Beach Municipal Code that are set forth in the attached ordinance, and are set forth
fully on pages 6 through 10 of this staff report.
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Comments were also received on the following matters and no revisions were determined
appropriate for the reasons indicated:
❑ Why was Section 3- 10.22, Buying Dog or Cat in Pet Shop, eliminated?
❑ Response: Section not enforced in the past. Enforcement seen as a
costly and time - consuming endeavor that would not be cost effective.
❑ Why no continuing prohibition regarding public intoxication - old Section 15-
2?
❑ Response: Prohibited by State law, Penal Code Section 647(0.
❑ Why no prohibition regarding "tagging" of properties?
❑ Response: Prohibited by State law, Penal Code Section 594(a)(1).
Re- codification of Chapter 5, Building Code:
The City Attorney has also re- codified existing Chapter 5, Building Code as new Chapter
9.55, Building Code. The re- codification consists of re- numbering existing Code sections
to the format being utilized in conformance with the new Titles 1 through 9, and revising
language in a non - substantive manner such as not spelling out dimensions, but using the
numerical dimensions, and changing of capitalization where required. Initially, staff had
recommended that the Building Code be deferred until such time that the Zoning
Ordinance be considered for adoption. However, in that there are no substantive changes
to this section of the Municipal Code, staff is recommending that the City Council
introduce for first reading Chapter 9.55, Building Code at this time. This will also allow
for a review period until the next City Council meeting on May 24, when this ordinance
would be scheduled for second reading and adoption.
The language for the re- codification of the Building Code provisions is set forth fully on
pages 10 through 123 of this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. Adoption of the recommended Ordinance will complete an existing review and
revision process of certain portions of the existing Seal Beach Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance Number , An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending
Titles 5 and 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code (2004 Edition).
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NOTED AN 11 ' ' PROVED:
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Attachments: (1)
Attachment 1: Ordinance Number - , An Ordinance of the City of Seal
Beach Amending Titles 5 and 9 of the Seal Beach
Municipal Code (2004 Edition) -
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ORDINANCE NUMBER , AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH AMENDING TITLES 5 AND 9 OF
THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
(2004 EDITION)
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ORDINANCE NUMBER
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH AMENDING TITLES 5 AND 9 OF THE
SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2004, the City Council for the City of Seal Beach adopted
Titles 1 -9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Titles 5 and 9 require certain additional amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE:
Section 1. Subsection S of Section 5.10.005 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to definitions is hereby amended to read as follows:
S. "Commission merchant or broker ": a person who by authority acts
as an intermediary, representative, or agent, on behalf of, or in the place of
another person in the purchase or sale of commodities, insurance, real or
personal property, stocks, bonds, securities, notes, negotiation of contracts
for personal or professional services or appearances and receives
compensation, either directly or indirectly, in the form of commission or
otherwise, whether or not the operation of such business customarily
includes the actual possession, custody or control of the foregoing.
Section 2. Section 5.10.005 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND -
REGULATIONS) relating to definitions is hereby amended by renaming "JJ" as "KK"
and adding "JJ" to read as follows:
JJ. "Location ": an individual, contiguous site of a business. If a
business is sited on multiple contiguous parcels, the combined parcels
shall constitute one Location.
Section 3. Subsection B3 of Section 5.10.015 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES
AND REGULATIONS) relating to Business License Tax Requirements is hereby
amended to allow the pro - ration of business license fees as follows:
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B. Business license taxes shall be paid in advance in lawful money of
the United States of America in accordance with the following due dates
unless otherwise specifically provided herein:
3. New Businesses. Business license taxes for new businesses
commenced after the first day of July are due within 30 days of the
commencement date. The tax for a new business shall be the annual
amount unless the business commences in the second half of a fiscal
year, in which case the tax shall be t/2 of the annual amount. In
subsequent years taxes shall be due on the first day of July.
Section 4. Subsection 10 of Section 5.10.025.A of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES
AND REGULATIONS) relating to tax rate schedules is hereby amended by adding
laundries as follows:
10. Cleaning and pressing establishments. This includes without
limitation laundries and dry cleaning, dyeing and blocking of
wearing apparel and fabrics.
Section 5. Section 5.10.045 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to business licenses is hereby amended by deleting Subsection
F and amending Subsection A to read as follows:
A. Every person required to pay the business license tax shall submit
an application on a city - provided form. In the application for the
business license, the applicant shall specify an address within the
city to which correspondence may be sent by the city to the
licensee, and a local telephone number that the city may call to
contact the licensee. The applicant must consent to such
communications by the city at that address and phone number prior
to issuance of the business license. In the event the licensee
relocates or changes the phone number, the licensee shall notify
the collector in writing, at least ten business days prior to the
change. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the licensee may not
change the address to an address outside of the city, and the
licensee may not change the telephone number to a non -local
number.
Section 6. Section 5.10.060 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to separate licenses requirements is hereby amended by
adding subsection F to read as follows:
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F. All funds derived from conducting a business in the city shall be
deposited into a separate fund or bank account and shall not be
commingled with any other fund or account.
Section 7. Subsection A of Section 5.10.075 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES
AND REGULATIONS) relating to replacement licenses is hereby amended to require
that new business locations conform to the city zoning ordinance as follows:
A. A business license holder may obtain a replacement license when
the business associated with the license is relocated. The replacement
license shall not be issued until the city has determined that the new
location conforms to the zoning ordinance. The original business license
shall be relinquished concurrently with the issuance of the replacement
license.
Section 8. Section 5.10.095 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to records is hereby amended to read as follows:
§ 5.10.095 Records. [§ 11 - 19]
All persons subject to this chapter shall keep complete records of business
transactions, including sales, receipts, purchases, and other expenditures.
Such records shall be retained for examination by city representatives for a
period of 3 years. No person required to keep records under this section
shall refuse to allow city representatives to examine such records at
reasonable times and reasonable places.
For purposes of this section, "reasonable places" shall mean locations
within the city or within 35 miles of the city limits. In the event records
are kept further than 35 miles from the city limits, the person required to
keep the records shall be responsible for all reasonably necessary travel
expenses of the city representatives, including but not limited to mileage,
airfare, food, lodging, and time billed by consultants while traveling. The
determination of whether expenses are reasonably necessary shall be at the
sole discretion of the city.
Section 9. Section 5.10.100 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to license verification is hereby amended to authorize the
chief of police and city attorney to render assistance in the enforcement of this chapter as
follows:
§ 5.10.100 License Verification. [§ 11 - 27]
At any reasonable time city representatives may enter a business subject to
this chapter for verification of receipt of a business license. It shall be the
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duty of the collector to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. The
chief of police and city attorney may render assistance in the enforcement
of this chapter as may be requested by the collector or the city council.
Section 10. Section 5.45.035B.6 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to grounds for denial of massage permits is hereby amended to
read as follows:
6. The applicant, or a partner or shareholder affiliated with the
applicant's partnership or corporation, is a person who has engaged in
disqualifying conduct. This determination shall be made based on a
background investigation.
Section 11. Section 5.45.075B.4 of Title 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS) relating to grounds for denial of massage permits for massage
technicians is hereby amended to read as follows:
4. The applicant is a person who has engaged in disqualifying
conduct. This determination shall be made based on a background
investigation.
Section 12. Subsections C, D, E and F of § 9.30.025, Billing, Delinquency and
Security Deposit, of Title 9 (PUBLIC PROPERTY, PUBLIC WORKS, AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS) are hereby amended to read as follows:
C. The basic penalty for nonpayment of water service charges by the
due date shall be 10% of each month's charges for the first month
delinquent. In addition to the basic penalty, there shall be a penalty of
0.5% per month for nonpayment of the charges and basic penalty.
D. Once water service has been terminated, the service of a delinquent
user shall not be resumed until the user's account has been made current
and a reinstatement fee has been paid. The reinstatement fee amount shall
be set by city council resolution. The director may remove a meter, and
take any other appropriate action, upon determining that terminated water
service has been unlawfully restored. This paragraph shall not apply to
the furnishing of water to a subsequent tenant, or to the furnishing of water
to the property owner in the event the tenant vacates the premises.
E. Tenant residential users shall submit a security deposit prior to
establishing an account. The security deposit shall be in an amount
determined by the director. The security deposit shall not exceed three
times the estimated average monthly bill if water is billed separately to the
user, or twice the average periodic payment if the user pays for water as a
part of his or her rent. In the event of nonpayment of all or a portion of
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the bill, the security deposit shall be applied to the final bill issued when
water service is terminated. No property owner or subsequent tenant shall
be liable for any charges or penalties for water service furnished to a
delinquent tenant residential user. This paragraph shall not apply to
master - metered apartment buildings.
F. In addition to any other remedy provided in this chapter for the
enforcement and collection of delinquent bills, all charges and penalties
shall be a lien against the property to which the water service was ,
furnished. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall not impose a
lien on residential properties for the delinquent rates or charges of a
tenant, except for master - metered apartment buildings.
Section 13. Chapter 9.55, Building Code, is added to Title 9 (PUBLIC PROPERTY,
PUBLIC WORKS, AND BUILDING REGULATIONS) to read as follows:
"Chapter 9.55 Building Code
9.55.005 Codes Adopted by Reference. [§ 5 -1]
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, 2001 Edition (Part 2 of
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the Uniform
Building Code, 1997 Edition.
2. California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4
of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition.
3. California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition.
4. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code,
2000 Edition. •
5. Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition.
6. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1997 Edition.
7. Uniform Sign Code, 1997 Edition.
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8. California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 3 of
' Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the National
Electrical Code, 1999 Edition.
9. California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9 of Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations), incorporating the Uniform Fire
Code, 2000 Edition, including Appendices I -B through VI -I thereof, and
excluding Appendices II -h, VI -D, and VI -G, and the 1997 Uniform Fire
Code Standards, including Appendix A -II -F.
10. Uniform Solar Energy Code, 2000 Edition.
' 11. Uniform Building Security Code, 1997 Edition.
12. Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition.
13. Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Code for
Building Conservation, 2001 Edition (Part 10 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations), incorporating the 1997 Uniform Code for Building
Conservation.
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.
9.55.010 Applicability. [§ 5 -2]
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the construction,
removal, alteration, moving or repair of any work or equipment on any
premises within the city except work:
A. Of the federal government, the state or the county.
• 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.
9.55.015 Engineering Data. [§ 5 -5]
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Computations, related diagrams and other engineering data
sufficient to show the correctness of the structural, electrical, mechanical,
plumbing and other plans shall be submitted when required by the
building official.
9.55.020 Building Permit Requirement. [ §§ 5 - 6, 5 - 6A]
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:
1. Structures placed in public streets, alleys and
sidewalks pursuant to a public works permit, except those regulated by
Chapters 32 and 33 of the Uniform 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 permit has been obtained.
5. Masonry planter boxes not more than 18" in height.
6. Fences less than 36" in height above grade.
7. Unroofed walks, platforms, driveways and slabs not
more than 18" above grade and not over any basement or story below
located on private property.
8. Application of hot or cold paint or other roof
coating on a roof of a building.
9. Installation of a row of ceramic tile not exceeding ,
6" 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 self - contained and
hermetically 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 1' 6" 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.
19. Any portable evaporative cooler.
20. Any refrigeration equipment for which a permit has
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been issued pursuant to this code.
21. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent
pipe; provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or
vent pipe be or become defective such that it is necessary to remove and
replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered new
work and a permit shall be procured and inspections made as hereinafter
provided.
22. Clearing of stoppage or the repairing of leaks in
pipes, valves, or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the
replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
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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'
high.
26. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the
capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter
or width does not exceed 2:1.
27. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
28. Temporary motion picture, television and theater
stage sets and scenery. •
29. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group
R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the
adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
9.55.025 Moving Buildings. [ §§ 5 - 7 thru 5 - 14]
A. Any person proposing to move a building into the city from
outside - the city, or to move a building from a location within the city to
another location within the city, shall submit the following to the building
official:
1. Three copies of plans containing the following:
a. Site plan of the lot to which the building is
to be located with the building shown on the lot.
b. Foundation plan.
c. Complete floor plan and all elevations.
d. All electrical, gas and water facilities in the
building as well as the service location of same.
e. Location of sewer service into the building.
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2. Information as to when the structure 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 lot to which
building is to be located.
5. Any other information required by the building
official to determine the safety of the building.
B. The building official shall physically inspect the building
prior to its transportation to insure that it is safe or may be made safe.
Conditions may be imposed as deemed necessary to insure the building is
safe. The owner of the building shall agree in writing to make such
changes prior to the issuance of the moving permit.
C. The owner shall post a bond (surety or cash) with the city,
in favor of the city for the cost of work required to be done in order to
comply with the conditions of the moving permit. Upon fulfilling all
conditions imposed on the moving permit and issuance of certificate of
occupancy, any unused portion of the bond will be returned to the owner.
D. Building permits and plan check fees must be paid based on
the value of work to be done.
E. Inspections will be made by the building department for all
work.
F. Upon issuance of the moving permit the owner shall
arrange with the public works department and police department for the
necessary transportation permits to physically move the building into or
through the city.
G. No building shall remain on any street for longer than eight
hours and if left on the street during the hours of darkness, necessary red
lights as approved by the police department and city engineer shall be
provided and maintained in working order.
H. The application, plans and specifications filed by an
applicant for a building, mechanical, plumbing, sewer and/or electrical
permit shall be checked by the building official. Such plans shall be
reviewed by other departments of the city to check compliance with the
laws under their jurisdiction. If the building official is satisfied that the
work described ' in a permit application and the plans filed therewith
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conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws, and that
the applicable fee has been paid, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.
When the building official issues the permit, "APPROVED." shall be
endorsed in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications.
Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed without
authorization from the building official, and all work shall be ' done in
accordance with the approved plans. Plan changes and additional plans
require approval by the building official prior to their incorporation into
the work.
The building official may issue a building, plumbing, sewer or
electrical permit for the construction part of the building or structure
before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or
structure have been submitted or approved. Issuance of such a permit
shall not constitute a guaranty that the permit for the entire building or
structure 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
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errors in the plans and specifications or from preventing construction
operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or
from revoking any certificate or approval when issued in error.
Nothing contained in this code shall be construed to restrict the
use, nor to require any person to reinstall, reconstruct, alter, change or
remove any structural, plumbing, mechanical or electrical wiring or
equipment that complied with laws of this jurisdiction in effect before the
effective date of this code, unless the same is dangerous, unsafe or
hazardous to life or property.
Additions or alterations to, and alterations and renewals of existing
installations, shall be made in compliance with the provisions of this code.
I. Permits required by this code shall be issued to the
following:
1. A person who both:
a. Holds a valid unexpired and unrevoked
contractor's license as issued by the state contractor's licensing board plus
a city business license.
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b. Files a certificate of worker's compensation
insurance, or a certificate of exemption from worker's compensation
insurance.
2. An owner of any single family building, or
dwelling, not exceeding 3 stories including appurtenances thereto, who
contracts for such a project with a licensed and insured contractor or
contractors. Electrical, sewer, mechanical and plumbing permits shall be
issued to licensed contractors only.
J. Any permit required by this code may be issued to any
owner to do any work regulated by this code in a structure, building or a
dwelling, including the usual accessory buildings and quarters in
connection with such buildings, 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, building or dwelling unit, with or
without accessory buildings and quarters or appurtenances thereto, is not _
intended or offered for sale.
3. The owner files a certificate of consent to self -
insure, or a certificate of worker's compensation insurance, or a certificate
of exemption from worker's compensation insurance.
4. The owner shall complete and return prior to permit
issuance an owner - verification form as required by California Health 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 the purpose of installation,
alteration, maintenance or repair 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. Single projects valued in excess of $200 shall
provide drawings, updated monthly, to the building official. A written
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request, approved by the building official, shall be submitted in advance of
this program.
L. No person shall allow any other person to do or cause to be
done work under a permit secured by a permittee except persons in the
permittee's employ.
9.55.030 Retention of Plans. [§ 5 - 15]
A. One set of building official- approved plans, specifications
and computations shall be retained by the building official as required by
state law, and 1 set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned
to the applicant, which set shall be kept on the site of such building or
work at all times during which the authorized work is in progress. This set
of approved plans (plus future plans or changes that the building official
has stamped approved) shall be the only plan used for inspections required
by this chapter.
B. Plans submitted for checking for which no permit is issued,
and on which no action is taken by the applicant for 180 days, may be
returned to the last known address of the applicant, or destroyed by the
building official. The building official may extend the time for action by
the applicant for a period of 180 days upon request by the applicant
showing that uncontrollable circumstances have prevented action from
being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to
renew action on the plans, a payment of a new plan check fee shall be
made.
9.55.035 Building Fees. [ §§ 5 - 3B, 5 - 16]
A. A fee for each building, sewer, electrical and demolition
permit shall be paid as per the fee schedule established by city council
resolution. The determination of value or valuation shall be made by the
building official in accordance with city council resolution.
B. In addition to any other penalty imposed, any person who
shall commence work for which a permit is required without first having
obtained the permit shall, if subsequently granted the permit, pay double
the permit cost fixed to such work plus a special investigation fee if a
special investigation is required. This provision shall not apply to
emergency work when it has been proven to the satisfaction of the
building official that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not
practical to obtain a permit before commencement. In all cases of
emergency work, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do
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so, and if there be an unreasonable delay, a double permit fee shall be
charged.
C. The fee for supplementary permits to cover any additional
valuation for work included in the original permit shall be the difference
between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee which would have
been required had the original permit included the entire valuation. Plan
check fees shall be paid for the supplementary work. The fee for a
building permit authorizing changes from approved plans or specifications
shall be the fee required for a valuation equal to the increase in valuation
caused by the change, but no refund shall be made if the change causes a
reduction in valuation.
9.55.040 Plan Checking Fees. [§ 5 -17]
When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $1,000
and a plan is required to be submitted, a plan checking fee shall be paid to
the building official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for
checking. The plan checking fees shall be as established by city council
resolution.
9.55.045 Demolition Permit Fees. [§ 5 - 18]
Existing buildings or structures or portions thereof, including
sewer, plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations requiring
demolition in whole or part, shall pay the required demolition permit fees.
9.55.050 • Inspections. [ §§ 5 - 19 thru 5 - 22, 5 - 24 thru 5 - 26]
A. All construction or work for which a permit is required
shall be subject to inspection by the building official, and certain types of
construction shall have continuous inspection by special inspectors as
specified in this chapter. The permittee shall coordinate the sequence of
on -site construction between and with the subcontractors or the electrical,
plumbing, mechanical or sewer contractors working concurrently with a
general contractor. The permittee's agent shall be a fully authorized
employee or official of the permittee with complete control of the
permittee's employees and the subcontractors; provided, however, that this
requirement shall not apply to (i) an electrical, plumbing, mechanical or
sewer permittee not working concurrently with a general contractor; or (ii)
work being coordinated by a construction manager or owner's
representative or by an owner.
B. The building official, upon notification from the permittee,
shall make the following inspections of swimming pools and shall either
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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. The
special inspector shall assure that the steel, piping, steps, skimmer, drain
and other elements imbedded in the gunite is in accordance with the
approved plan. The special inspector shall assure the gunite complies with
Section 1924, Uniform Building Code. The special inspector shall
forward the inspection reports, including results of cylinder tests, to the
building official. The building official's approval shall be conditioned on
the street right -of -way being clean and clear of construction materials.
2. Preplaster Inspection: (After the special inspection
report and laboratory test report is satisfactory, three thousand p.s.i.) To
be made when all fence and gates are installed.
3. Final Inspection: To be made when all work
pertaining to pool is complete. Approval is conditioned on the street being
clear and clean and on damaged street elements being repaired.
C. In addition to the called inspections, specified above, the
building official may make or require any other inspections of any
construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code
and other laws that are enforced by the building department. For the
purpose of determining compliance, the building official may cause any
structure to be reinspected.
D. The notification by the permittee to make an inspection
shall signify that the required work is complete, all work was coordinated
between all trades by the permittee, and to the best of the permittee's
knowledge complies with the applicable referenced model code. The
permittee shall accompany the inspector and shall note and assure
correction of deficiencies. The permittee shall notify the building official
that deficiencies (if any) are completed and a reinspection is required in
which case the requirements of the preceding sentence refers to the
reinspection.
E. It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspection
regulated by this code to provide access to and means for proper
inspection. The building official shall not be liable for any expense
entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow
the inspection.
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F. When any reinspection is required due to the negligence of
the permittee or other responsible persons, or due to the failure of such
parties to comply with previous correction instructions, a fee may be
charged by the building official prior to each reinspection in accordance
with city council resolution.
G. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized
by the permit to make sure that the work will stand the tests prescribed in
this code before the above notification is given.
9.55.055 Excessive Inspections. [§ 5 - 23]
If in the opinion of the building official, the work is not being
coordinated or executed by the permittee, which then requires an
inordinate number of reinspections, or corrections called for are not made,
or the work deviates from the approved set of plans or the building code,
the building official shall require a reinspection fee in accordance with the
current resolution adopted by the city council for building fee purposes.
9.55.060 Special Inspections. [ §§ 5 - 27 thru 5 - 28]
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 Section 1701.5
of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by this chapter.
B. An occupant, owner or prospective owner of a building or
structure may apply for an inspection of the building or structure. A .
deposit in the amount determined by the building official shall be made.
The building inspector(s) shall be assured there will be no opposition in
entering the building when conducting the inspection. The inspector(s)
shall not enter crawl spaces. All areas shall be accessible and open for the
inspector(s) to observe. The applicant or such person's representative
shall accompany the inspectors.
C. The written report shall be based on the building code
standards. It will be restricted to those portions of the building observed
by the inspector(s). Concealed portions or inaccessible portions of the
building can be reported only to the extent that judgment can be made
based on visible evidence. Unsafe conditions observed will be processed
as prescribed by the building code.
D. The fees shall be as set by city council resolution.
9.55.065 California Building Code Amendments. [§ 5 -30]
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The following amendments are made to the California Building
Code, as adopted by this chapter:
A. Section 102 - UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR
STRUCTURES is amended to add the following paragraph:
"At such time a building, structure or construction project has been
deemed a public nuisance by the Building Official, the entire lot shall be
fenced along its perimeter with a minimum 6 -foot high chain link fence.
The enclosure shall contain gates to allow construction traffic through.
When not in use, such gates shall be closed and locked."
B. Section 103 - VIOLATIONS is amended to read as
follows:
"Section 103 - VIOLATIONS It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain
any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done,
contrary to, or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Any
person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof
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shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000)
or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, shall be
punishable as herein provided."
C. Section 106.1 - Permits Required is amended to read as
follows:
"Section 106.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, roof
or re -roof, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or
structure regulated by this Code, except as specified in the Seal Beach
Municipal Code, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a
separate permit for each building or structure from the Building Official."
D. Section 106.2 - Work Exempt from Permit is amended to
read as follows:
"Section 106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Only the work noted
in the Seal Beach Municipal Code shall be considered exempt from
obtaining a building permit."
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E. Section 107.1 - FEES - General is amended to read as
follows:
"Section 107.1 FEES - General. Fees shall be assessed in
accordance with the most recently adopted fee resolution of the Seal
Beach City Council."
F. Section 107.2 - Permit Fees, Section 107.3 Plan Review
Fees, and Section 107.5.2 Fee are hereby deleted in their entirety.
G. Table 1 -A is deleted in its entirety.
H. Section 108 - INSPECTIONS is amended to add
subsection 108.5.9 to read as follows:
"9. Re - roof Inspections. All re roofing shall conform to the
applicable provisions of Chapter 15 of this Code. A final inspection shall
be obtained from the Building Official when the re- roofing is complete."
I. Section 310.9.1.6 - Installation and maintenance is added
as follows:
"310.9.1.6 Installation and maintenance. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner to supply, install and maintain all required
smoke detectors. The owner or individual in possession of the property
shall be responsible for annually testing all required smoke detectors."
J. Section 419 - FENCES is added to read as follows:
"SECTION 419 - FENCES
_ 419.1. Fences.
1. All fences shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
2. Masonry fences shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 21.
3. Wood fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter
23.
• 4. Concrete fences shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 19.
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5. Steel fences shall comply with the provisions of Chapter
22.
6. Aluminum fences shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 20.
7. The fence footings and foundations as well as those fences
that are in whole or part of a retaining wall shall conform to Chapter 18.
8. Fences shall structurally conform to Chapter 16.
419.2 City Standards. The fence design shall comply with the _
City of Seal Beach standards, copies of which are available at the Building
Department.
419.3 Compliance With Other 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.
419.4 Pool Fences. Pools to be completely fenced, gates to have
latches. Every swimming pool, pond or other body of water 18 inches or
more in depth at any point shall be surrounded by a fence or wall not less
than 6 feet in height measured on the exterior side. No such fence or wall
shall be constructed and maintained with openings or projections such that
a toddler or small child may gain a foothold and climb over. Openings
between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm), and the
distance between horizontal members, accessible from the exterior, shall
not be less than 4 feet 6 inches. Fences or walls shall be located a
sufficient distance from any structure, shrubbery or tree, or hillside grade
which could be used to assist a child to scale the fence or wall. Gates and
doors opening through such enclosures shall be self - closing and self -
latching with release located on the 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
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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."
K. Section 1003.3.3.83 - Spiral Stairways is amended to
read as follows:
"10033.3.8.3 Spiral Stairways. In Group R, Division 3
Occupancies and in private stairways within individual units of Group R,
Division 1 Occupancies, spiral stairways may be installed. A spiral
stairway is a stairway having a closed circular form in its plan view with
uniform section shaped treads attached to and radiating about a minimum
diameter - supporting column. Such stairways may be used as required
means of egress component, provided the area served is no more than 400
square feet (37.16 m of habitable area or one half of habitable area of
floor served, whichever is less.
The tread must provide a clear walking area measuring at least 26
inches (660 mm) from the outer edge of the supporting column to the
inner edge of the handrail. The effective tread is delineated by the nosing
radius line, the exterior are (inner edge of railing) and the overlap radius
line (nosing radius line of tread above). Effective tread dimensions are
taken along a line perpendicular to the 'centerline of the tread. A run of at
least 71/2 inches (191 mm) shall be provided at a point 12 inches (305 mm)
from where the tread is the narrowest. The rise must be sufficient to
provide a headroom clearance of not less than 6 feet 6 inches (1,981 mm);
however, such rise shall not exceed 91/2 inches (241 mm)."
L. Section 1004.23.2 - From individual floors is amended
by amending Exception 4, and adding Exception 7 to read as follows:
"EXCEPTIONS:
4. Occupied roofs on Group R, Division 3. Occupied
roof areas which have four hundred (400) square feet (37.16 m or less
which is an open and unenclosed sun deck may have 1 exit if located no
higher than immediately above the second story, if a two -story structure,
or immediately above the third story, if a three -story structure.
7. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies located on a lot
with 1000 square feet of ground area or less may provide the following in-
lieu of the second required exit:
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(a) A fixed emergency exit ladder from the top
habitable floor to natural grade. Other ladder systems approved by UL
and ICBO may be used if approved by the Building Official; and
(b) The dwelling shall contain a 13 -D fire
sprinkler system, as approved by the Orange County Fire Authority and
the Building Official."
M. Section 1203.4.2 - Yards is amended to read as follows:
"Section 1203.4.2 Yards. Yards shall not be less than 3 feet (914
mm) in width for one -story, two -story, three -story or four -story buildings
with heights of 35 feet (10,675 mm) or less. For buildings more than 35
feet in height, the minimum width of the yard shall be increased at the rate
of 1 foot (305 mm) for each additional story greater than two (2). For
buildings exceeding fourteen (14) stories in height, the required width of
the yard shall be computed on the basis of fourteen (14) stories."
N. Section 1612.2.1 - Basic Load combinations is amended to
read as follows:
"1612.2.1 Basic load" combinations. Where Load and Resistance
Factor Design (Strength Design) is used, structures and all portions thereof
shall resist the most critical effects from the following Combinations of
factored loads:
1.4D (12 -
1.2D+ 1.6L + 0.5 (L r or S) (12 -2)
1.2D + 1.6 (L or S) + (fi L or 0.8 W) (12 -3)
1.2D + 1.3 W+ (f L + 0.5 (L or S) (12 -4)
1.2D + 1.0E +(f1L +f2S) (12 -5)
0.9D ± (1.0pEh or 1.3W) (12 -6)
WHERE:
f = 1.0 for floors in places of public assembly, for live loads in excess
of 100 psf (4.9 kN /m ), and for garage live load
= 0.5 for other live loads.
f2 = 0.7 for roof configurations (such as saw tooth) that do not shed
snow off the structure.
= 0.2 for other roof configurations.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Factored load combinations for concrete per Section 1909.2 where
load combinations do not include seismic forces.
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2. Where other factored load combinations are specifically required
by the provisions of this code."
O. Section 1629.4.2 - Seismic Zone 4 near - source factor is
amended to read as follows:
"1629.4.2. Seismic Zone 4 near - source factor. In Seismic Zone
4, each site shall be assigned a near- source factor in accordance with
Table 16 -S and the Seismic Source Type set forth in Table 16 -U. The
value of N used in determining C need not exceed 1.1 for structures
complying with all the following conditions:
1. The soil profile type is SA, SB, Sc or SD.
2. ❑ = 1.0.
3. Except in single -story structures, Group R, Division 3 and
Group U, Division 1 Occupancies, moment frame systems designated as
part of the lateral- force - resisting system shall be special moment - resisting
frames.
4. The provisions in Sections 9.6a and 9.6b of AISC - Seismic Part
I shall not apply, except for columns in one -story buildings or columns at
the top story of multistory buildings.
5. None of the following structural irregularities is present:
Type 1, 4 or 5 of Table 16 -L, and Type 1 or 4 of Table 16 -M."
P. Section 1630.8.2.2 - Detailing requirements in Seismic
Zones 3 and 4 is amended to read as follows:
"1630.8.2.2 Detailing requirements in Seismic Zones 3 and 4. In
Seismic Zones 3 and 4, elements supporting discontinuous systems shall
meet the following detailing or member limitations: •
1. Reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry elements
designed primarily as axial-load members shall comply with Section
1921.4.4.5.
2. Reinforced concrete elements designed primarily as
flexural members and supporting other than light -frame wood shear wall
systems or light -frame steel and wood structural panel shear wall systems
shall comply with Sections 1921.3.2 and 1921.3.3. Strength computations
for portions of slabs designed as supporting elements shall include only
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those portions of the slab that comply with the requirements of these
Sections.
3. Masonry elements designed primarily as axial-load
carrying members shall comply with Sections 2106.1.12.4, Item 1, and
2108.2.6.2.6.
4. Masonry elements designed primarily as flexural members
shall comply with Section 2108.2.6.2.5.
5. Steel elements designed primarily as flexural members or
trusses shall have bracing for both top and bottom beam flanges or chords
at the location of the support of the discontinuous system and shall comply
with the requirements of AISC- Seismic Part I, Section 9.4b.
6. Wood elements designed primarily as flexural members
shall be provided with lateral bracing or solid blocking at each end of the
element and at the connection location(s) of the discontinuous system."
Q. Section 1701.5 - Types of Work is amended to revise Item
15 to read as follows, and existing Item 15 is renumbered to Item 16:
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"Structural Steel. A special inspector is required to be present
during the entire period of erection of the structural steel framework.
Building of a minor nature shall be sufficiently inspected to satisfy the
inspector that steel members and their assembly comply with all
regulations."
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R. Section 1904.3.1 is amended by adding the following
exception:
"EXCEPTION: Type V cement complying with Table No.
19 -A -3 for severe sulfate exposure or equal is required in all R -1, R -3 and
U -1 Occupancies footings and slabs on grade. Slabs on grade shall be
protected from exposure to moisture by not less than a 10 mil. thick
moisture barrier."
S. Section 1922.10.3 - Seismic Zones 2, 3 and 4, Exception
2 is deleted in its entirety.
T. Section 2205.3 is amended to read as follows:
"2205.3 Seismic Design Provisions for Structural Steel. Steel
structural elements that resist seismic forces shall, in addition to the
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requirements of Section 2205.2, be designed in accordance with Division
IV."
U. Chapter 22, Divisions IV and V. Divisions IV and V of
Chapter 22 of the Uniform Building Code are deleted in their entirety.
Division IV of Chapter 22 of the Uniform Building Code is added to read
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as follows:
"DIVISION IV — SEISMIC PROVISIONS FOR
STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS
Based on Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, of the
American Institute of Steel Construction. Parts I and III, dated April
15, 1997 and Supplement No. 2, dated November 10, 2000.
SECTION 2210 — ADOPTION
Except for the modifications as set forth in Sections 2211 and 2212
of this division and the requirements of the Building Code, the seismic
design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel shall be in accordance _
with the Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, April 15, 1997
published by the American Institute of Steel Construction, 1 East Wacker
Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601, as if set out at length herein. The
adoption of Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings in this
Division, hereinafter referred to as AISC- Seismic, shall include Parts I
(LRFD III (ASD)) and Supplement No. 2, dated November 10, 2000.
Where other codes, standards, or specifications are referred to in
this specification, they are to be . considered as only an indication of an .
acceptable method or material that can be used with the approvl of the
Building Official.
SECTION 2211 DESIGN METHODS
When the load combinations from Section 1612.2 for LRFD are
used, structural steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with
Chapter 22 Division II (AISC -LRFD) and Part I of AISC- Seismic as
modified by this Division.
When the load combinations from Section 1612.3 for ASD are
used, structural steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with
Chapter 22 Division III (AISC -ASD) and Part III of AISC- Seismic as
modified by this Division.
SECTION 2212 — AMENDMENTS
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The AISC - Seismic adopted by this Division apply to the seismic
design of structural steel members except as modified by this Section.
The following terms that appear in AISC- Seismic shall be taken as
indicated in the 1997 Uniform Building Code.
AISC - Seismic 1997 Uniform
Building Code
Seismic Force Resisting Lateral Force Resisting System
System
Design Earthquake Design Basis Ground Motion
Load Combinations Eqs. (4- Chapter 16 Eqs. (12 -17) and (12-
1) and (4 -2) 18) respectively
LRFD Specification Section Chapter 16 Eqs. (12 -1) through
Eqs. (A4 -1) through (A4 -6) (12 -6) respectively
DoQE Em
1. Part I, Sec. 1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as
follows:
1. SCOPE
These provisions are intended for the design and construction of
structural steel members and connections in the Seismic Force Resisting
Systems in buildings for which the design forces resulting from
earthquake motions have been determined on the basis of various levels of
energy dissipation in the inelastic range of response. These provisions
shall apply to buildings in Seismic Zone 2 with an importance factor I
greater than one, in Seismic Zone 3 and 4 or when required by the
Engineer of Record.
These provisions shall be applied in conjunction with, Chapter 22,
Division II, hereinafter referred to as the LRFD Specification. All
members and connections in the Lateral Force Resisting System shall have
a design strength as provided in the LRFD Specification to resist load
combinations 12 -1 through 12 -6 (in Chapter 16) and shall meet the
requirements in these provisions.
Part I includes a Glossary, which is specifically applicable to this
Part, and Appendix S.
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. 2. Part I, Sec. 4.1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as
follows:
4.1 Loads and Load Combinations
The loads and load combinations shall be those in Section 1612.2
except as modified throughout these provision."
V. SECTION 3208 - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS is
added to read as follows:
"SECTION 3208 - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Structures and appendages projecting beyond the property line and
supported from public property:
1. General. For the purpose of this section, a projection
beyond the property line that must be supported by structures placed on
public property shall be allowed only after plans and specifications have
been approved by the City Council or such commission, committee,
agency, department, group or individual as the Council may appoint by
resolution to approve such plans.
2. Projection and Clearance. The horizontal clearance
between the structure and curb line shall be not less than 2 feet. A
structure projecting into the public right -of -way shall not be less than 8
feet above the ground or pavement below.
3. Uses. The space adjoining a structure projecting into the
public right -of -way shall not be used for any occupancy defined in the
Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition."
W. Section 3303.9 - Demolition is amended to add subsection
1 to read as follows:
"1. General. For the purpose of this section a projection
beyond the property line must be supported by structures.
1. Handling of Materials. All materials shall be
handled within the building area or within an area bounded by a barricade
approved by the Building Official.
2. Structural Members. No structural member in any
story shall be demolished or removed until the story next above is
completely removed.
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3. Storage of Materials. No material shall be stored
on any floor in excess of the allowable live load for that floor.
4. Prevention of Dust. All debris shall be sufficiently
set at the time of handling to prevent dust from rising."
X. Fees Not Adopted. Any and all fees established in Section
107 and Appendix Chapter 70, Section 3310 and Tables A -33 -A and A-
33-B of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted pursuant to this chapter
are hereby deleted. Fees shall be established by separate action of the city
council.
Y. Appendix Chapter 4 - SPECIAL USE AND
OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1. Outdoor Swimming Pool is amended to
read as follows:
"421.1. Outdoor Swimming Pool. An outdoor swimming pool
shall be provided with a barrier that shall be installed, inspected and
approved prior to plastering or filling with water. The barrier shall
comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 72 inches (1,829 mm)
above grade measured on the side of the pool barrier that faces away from
the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and
the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side
of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of
the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the barrier
may be at ground level, such as the pool structure, or mounted on top of
the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool
structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool
structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm). When
barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1,143 mm)
apart, the horizontal members shall be placed on the 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."
Z. Appendix Chapter 4 - SPECIAL USE AND
OCCUPANCY, Section 421.1.5, Exception 2 is amended to add the
following paragraph to read as follows:
"Section 421.1.5 Exception 2
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The alarm may be deleted if a locking device is installed 54 inches
(1,372 mm) above the walking surface and automatically engages when
closed. The alarm may be deleted when a fence of not less than 4 feet
(12,192 min) in height is provided in addition to the perimeter barrier
described in this section. The additional fence must comply with all
perimeter fence criteria except the height requirement."
AA. Appendix Chapter 4 - SPECIAL USE AND
OCCUPANCY is amended by adding Section 421.4 Withholding
approval to read as follows:
"421.4 Withholding approval. Plaster inspection or approval to
fill a pool or spa with water shall be withheld by the building official until
there has been compliance with all fencing and other requirements of this
section."
BB. Appendix Chapter 13 - ENERGY CONSERVATION
IN NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, Section 1302.2 Model
Energy Code Adopted is amended by adding the following "Note" to read
as follows:
"Note: Refer to California Energy Resources Conservation and
Development Commission's Regulations establishing energy conservation
standards for new non - residential buildings and the erection, construction,
enlargement, conversion, alteration and repair of all residential buildings,
including hotels, motels, apartment houses and dwellings.
These regulations are in Section T -20 -1400 through T -20 -1464 and
Parts 2 -5301 through 2 -5365 of Title 24 of the California Administrative
Code."
CC. Appendix Chapter 15 - REROOFING, Section 1516.2.2
Smooth or cap - sheet surface is amended to read as follows:
"2. 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 1 ,4 -inch (12.6 mm) insulation board shall be nailed or
securely cemented to the existing roofing with hot bitumen over which a
new roof complying with Section 1503 shall be installed. When insulation
board is to be attached with hot bitumen, the existing surface shall be
primed."
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DD. Appendix Chapter 15 - REROOFING, Section 1516.3.1
Asphalt shingles is amended by amending the first sentence to read as
follows:
"Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied
over an existing asphalt or wood shingle roof."
EE. Appendix Chapter 30 - ELEVATORS,
DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS, Section
3011 - PERMITS- CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION is amended to
read:
"3011.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful to hereafter
install any new elevator, moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter, or to
make major alterations to any existing elevator, moving walk, escalator,
dumbwaiter as defined in Part XII of the ANSI Code,,without having first
obtained a permit for such installation from the State of California
Division of Industrial Safety. Permits shall not be required for
maintenance and minor alterations.
3011.2 Certificates of Inspection Required. It shall be unlawful
to operate any elevator, moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter without a
certificate of inspection issued by the State of California Division of
Industrial Safety. Such certificate shall be issued annually upon payment
of prescribed fees and the presentation of a valid inspection report
indicating that the conveyance is safe and that the inspections and tests
have been performed in accordance with Part X of the ANSI Code.
Certificates shall not be issued when the conveyance is posted as unsafe
pursuant to Section 3015.
EXCEPTION: Certificates of Inspection shall not be
required for conveyances within a dwelling unit.
3011.3 Application for Permits. Application for a permit to
install shall be made on forms provided by the State of California Division
of Industrial Safety and the permit shall be issued to an owner upon
payment of the prescribed permit fees.
3011.4 Application for Certificates of Inspection. Application
for a Certificate of Inspection shall be made by the owner of an elevator,
dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk. Applications shall be
accompanied by an inspection report as described in Section 3014."
FF. Appendix Chapter 30 - ELEVATORS,
DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS, Section
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3014.2 Periodic Inspections and Tests and Section 3014.5 Inspection
Reports are hereby amended to read as follows:
"3014.2 Annual Inspections and Tests. Except in dwelling
units, elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks shall be
inspected at least once every 12 months by an inspector for the State of
California Division of Industrial Safety. Such inspections shall include
tests of the car and counterweight safeties, governors and oil buffers to be
made in accordance with Rule 1001.1b of the ANSI Code.
Inspections and tests shall be made as required by Part X of the
ANSI Code.
3014.5 Inspection Reports. After each required inspection, a full
and correct report of such inspection shall be filed with the State of
California Division of Industrial Safety."
GG. Appendix Chapter 30 - ELEVATORS,
DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS, Section
3015 — UNSAFE CONDITIONS is amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 3015 — UNSAFE CONDITIONS
When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition, the inspector for
the State of California Division of Industrial Safety shall immediately file
with the owner and the Building Official a full and true report of such
inspection and the unsafe condition. If the inspector for the State of
California Division of Industrial Safety finds that the unsafe condition
endangers human life, he shall cause to be placed on such elevator,
escalator or moving walk in a conspicuous place, a notice stating that such
conveyance is unsafe. The owner shall see to it that such notice of unsafe
condition is legibly maintained where placed by the inspector. The State
Inspector shall also issue an order in writing to the owner requiring the
repairs or alterations to be made to such conveyance, which are necessary
to render it safe and may order the operation thereof discontinued until the
repairs or alterations are made or the unsafe conditions are removed. A
posted notice of unsafe conditions shall be removed only by the State
Inspector upon satisfaction that the unsafe conditions have been
corrected."
HH. Appendix Chapter 33 - EXCAVATION AND
GRADING, Sections 3310.2, Plan Review Fees and 3310.3, Grading
Permit Fees are hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Plan Review Fees. When plans or other data are required to be
submitted, a deposit/fee for plan review shall be made at the time of
submitting plans and 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 deposit/fee shall be based upon
the volume of earth moved for both excavation and fill.
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."
II. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY Correlating
Amendments to the 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Section 103.2.1.1 General. The building official and fire official
shall work in cooperation to enforce the amendments to the following
sections:
Section 103.1.2 Alternate materials and methods
Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification
Section 1003 . Fire - Extinguishing Systems
Section 1004 Standpipes
Section 1006.2.9.1.3 _ Smoke Detectors
Section 1006.2.12.2.1 High -rise Buildings
Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys
Section 2501.16 Maximum Occupant Load
Section 101.5 Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or
renovations) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75% 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.
Section 109.2 - Change in Use is amended by adding new sections
109.2.1 and 109.2.2, as follows:
"Section 109.2.1 Declaration of Intended Use. When required by
the fire chief, with the concurrence of the building official, any or all
owners of any occupancy may be required to record with the county
recorder of the County of Orange a legal instrument of intended use. This
legal instrument shall be called a Declaration of Intended Use. The
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Declaration of Intended Use shall be in accordance with the requirements of
this section. It shall specifically state, by occupancy classification, all
intended uses of all portions of the occupancy and may not be modified or
withdrawn without the approval of the fire chief with the concurrence of the
building official. Unapproved changes of occupancy or use can be cause
for an. immediate hearing before the building official and the fire chief or
their designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule on the revocation
of the Certificate of Occupancy and the revocation of all permits issued to
all owners, tenants, operators and occupants of all portions of the
occupancy. The Declaration of Intended Use shall be binding on all present
and future owners, tenants, operators and occupants.
Section 109.2.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded
Declaration of Intended Use may be required to be filed with the building
official and the fire chief before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any
permits are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of
the occupancy."
Section 200 - Defmition and Abbreviations is amended by the .
inclusion of the following definitions:
"Section 206 - E
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or
more sides.
EXPOSED SIDES. For the purpose of applying requirements to
structures in Special Fire Protection Area, the exposed sides of a structure
shall be defined as the exterior wall of a structure for which a 100 foot (480
mm) perpendicular line drawn from any portion of that wall intersects the
fuel modification zone or any forest - covered, brush - covered, grass- covered
area or other land covered with combustible vegetation. The two exterior
walls perpendicular to this wall shall also be considered "exposed sides" for
the purpose of applying requirements.
Section 207 - F
FLOOR AREA (FA). For the purpose of calculating square
footage for application of fire sprinlder requirements, the floor area shall
include all combustible habitable areas attached to the structure, including
garages, patio covers, overhangs, covered walkways, etc.
Section 219 - R
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RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDITION. In Special Fire
Protection Areas, any existing building undergoing construction/room
addition within any 2 -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
Chapter 34.
Section 220 - S
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA is any geographic area
designated by the Fire Chief which contains the type and condition of
vegetation, topography, weather and structure density which potentially
increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires.
Section 222 - U
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 310.13 is added as follows:
"310.13 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or
store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the
disclosable amounts (see Section 25115 of the Health and Safety Code) in a
residential zoned or any residentially developed property."
Section 312 is amended by the addition of a new occupancy
classification, Division 3, and a corresponding new section, 312.9, as
follows:
"Section 312.1: Division 3: Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle
access gates or barriers installed across streets."
A new Section 312.9 is added as follows:
"Section 312.9 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or
barriers installed across streets shall be in accordance with the Orange
County Fire Authority Guidelines for Emergency Access."
Section 403 is amended as follows:
"SECTION 403 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL -
OCCUPANCIES
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SECTION 403.1 Scope. This section applies to all occupancies
each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet
(16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Such buildings shall be of Type I or Type II -F.R. construction and shall be
provided with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 403.2.
SECTION 403.1.1 In addition to other applicable requirements of
these regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply to every new
building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1. Hospital as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and
Safety Code.
2. The following structures, while classified as high -rise
buildings, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section, but shall
conform to all other applicable provisions of this regulation.
2.1 Buildings used exclusively as open parking
structures.
2.2 Buildings where all floors above the 55 -foot
(16,744 mm) level are used exclusively as open parking structures.
2.3 Floors of buildings used exclusively as open
parking garages and located above all other floors used for human
occupancy.
2.4 Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers,
steeples, grain houses and similar structures with non - continuous human
occupancy, when so determined by the enforcing official.
2.5 Buildings used exclusively for jails and prisons."
Section 419 - Emergency Access and Evacuation is added as
follows:
"SECTION 419 EMERGENCY ACCESS AND
EVACUATION
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Section 419.1 Emergency Access and Evacuation. This section
shall apply to every new building of any type of construction or occupancy
having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860
mm) above the lowest floor level having building access.
Exceptions:
1. Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and
Safety Code.
2. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Buildings where all floors above the 75 -foot (22 860 mm)
level are used for open parking garages.
4. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages
and located above all other floors used for human occupancy.
5. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples,
grain houses and similar structures with noncontinuous human occupancy
when so determined by the Fire Chief.
6. Buildings used exclusively as jails and prisons.
Such structures shall be equipped with a fire department- approved
emergency helicopter landing pad for use by police, fire, and emergency
medical helicopters only.
Section 419.2 Helistop. The roof area shall include an emergency
access and evacuation facility for helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds
(6803.8 Kg) gross weight. The helistop shall have a touchdown pad of at
least 50 feet (15,240 mm) by 50 feet (15,240 mm) and a clear unobstructed
landing and takeoff area with a minimum dimension of 100 feet (30,480
mm) by 100 feet (30,480 mm).
Section 419.3 Construction. The helistop shall be designed to the
requirements of the adopted Building Code. Helistops and supports shall be
of noncombustible construction.
Section 419.4 Approach - departure Paths. The emergency
evacuation facility shall have 2 approach - departure paths at a slope of no
greater than 8 to 1. No obstructions, including structural members or
communication equipment, shall penetrate the approach or departure paths.
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Section 419.5 Restricted Use. Any use of this emergency access
and evacuation facility for purposes other than emergency access and
evacuation shall require prior approval by the Federal Aviation
Administration, as well as by the building official and the Fire Chief.
Section 419.6 Wind Direction Device. A wind indicating device
shall be provided.
Section 419.7 Special Markings. The roof top shall be marked by
an emergency marker as required by the Fire Chief.
Section 419.8 Communications. The building emergency
communication system shall extend to the roof."
Section 502 - Premises Identification is deleted and the following
substituted:
"Section 502 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or
addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a
position that is plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the
property. Said numbers shall be of non - combustible materials, shall
contrast with their background, and shall be either internally or externally
illuminated to be visible at night. All multi-unit residential and commercial
buildings shall have numbers or addresses placed above or immediately
adjacent to all doors that would allow fire department access in an
emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 inches
(102 mm) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for
commercial with a 1 inch (25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordinance,
whichever is more restrictive.
Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not
visible from the street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers
grouped for all units within each structure and positioned to be plainly
visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of
the structure or on a substantial mounting post independent of the
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Section 904.2 - Where required is amended by the addition of the
following at the end of the section:
"Section 904.2: An approved automatic sprinlder system required
by Section 904.2 and installed as per NFPA 13 as adopted by the local
jurisdiction, may be used for fire - resistive substitution as specified in the
provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
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Exceptions:
1. Amusement buildings
2. Exhibition and display rooms over 12,000 feet
3. Drinking establishments over 5,000 square feet
4. Stages
5. Smoke Protected seating
6. Group E, H and I occupancies
7. Group F woodworking Occupancies over 2,500 square
feet
8. Group M occupancies over 12,000 square feet
9. Group R, Division 1 occupancies containing any of the
following: _
a.) 16 or more dwelling units
b.) an occupant load of 20 or more
c.) three or more stories."
Section 904.2.2 - All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3,
and Group U is amended by deleting the words "Division 3, and Group
U," deleting item 5 and adding an item 6 to the section as follows:
"Section • 904.2.2 Required Installation of Automatic Fire-
extinguishing Systems, All Occupancies except Group R.
6. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage
thereof exceeds 6,000 square feet (588 m or more than 2 stories in height.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not
define separate buildings."
Section 904.233 - Exhibition and display rooms. is deleted
without substitution and the section number left open.
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Section 904.2.4 - Group E Occupancies is amended by the
deletion of all references to Division 1 and by the deletion of exception 2 in
Section 904.2.4.1.
Section 904.2.8 - Group M Occupancies is deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
Section 904.2.9 - Group R Occupancies is deleted and replaced
with the following:
"Section 904.2.9.1 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. All new
Group R Occupancies shall be equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system. Residential or quick - response standard sprinkler heads
shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls
shall not define separate buildings.
Section 904.2.9.2 Group R, Division 3, One and Two - family
Dwellings. All new Group R Division 3 detached one- and two- family
dwellings located in Planning Districts 1, 2 and 3 between Pacific Coast
Highway and the Pacific Ocean, as depicted on the Planning District Map
on file at the Department of Development Services, shall be equipped with
an approved automatic sprinkler system.
All new Group R, Division 3, detached one- and two- family
dwellings located outside Planning Districts 1, 2 and 3 that are 5,500 square
feet (511 m square feet or larger in area shall be equipped with an
approved automatic residential sprinkler system.
Residential or quick - response standard sprinkler heads shall be used
in the dwelling portion of the building.
When it has been determined that any portion of an R -3 occupancy
is to be protected with fire sprinklers, the entire structure shall be equipped
with an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance in accordance with
NFPA 13 -D, as amended. For the purposes of this section, area or
occupancy separation walls shall not define separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: In reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group
R, Division 3, detached one- and two- family dwellings, where the cost of
installing an approved automatic residential sprinkler system exceeds 5
percent of the reconstruction or remodeling cost, with the approval of the
chief, the required sprinkler system may be omitted."
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Section 904.4 - Permissible Sprinkler Omissions is amended by
the deletion of item 4 in its entirety.
Section 904.5 - STANDPIPES is amended by deleting Section
904.5.2 Where required and substituted with the following:
"Section 904.5.2 Where required. Standpipe systems shall be
provided as set forth in Table No. 9 -A and the provisions of this section.
Every new building with any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet
(91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or hose outlets
located so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet
(45,720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access
doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible
without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less that 3
feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2 inches (63 mm) in size with an
approved valve. The water supply for the hose outlets shall be provided:
1. By a separate main supplied from the system side of the
check valve at the fire department connection; or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to
allow the hose outlets to deliver the water when the sprinkler system, or a
portion of the system that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut
off."
Section 1005.3.3.7 is amended as follows:
"SECTION 1005.3.3.7 - PRESSURIZED ENCLOSURES.
1005.3.3.7 Pressurized enclosure. In a building having a floor
level used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16.674mm)
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, all required exit
enclosures shall be pressurized in accordance with Section 905 and this
section. Pressurization shall occur automatically upon activation of an
approved fire alarm system.
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EXCEPTION: If the building is not equipped with a fire alarm
system, pressurization shall be upon activation of a spot -type smoke
detector listed for releasing service located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of
each vestibule entry.
A controlled relief vent capable of discharging a minimum of
2,500 cubic feet per minute (1,180 L /s) of air at the design pressure
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difference shall be located in the upper portion of such pressurized exit
enclosures."
Table 15 - is deleted and the following substituted:
"Table 15 - A Minimum Roof Class
Occupancy Roofing
All Class A
EXCEPTION: Class A roof assemblies shall be required for re-
roofing and additions on all residential structures when more than 50
percent of the roof is replaced or added onto within a one year period. All
• other re -roofs and additions shall have minimum Class B roof assemblies."
Appendix 31 - A. A new appendix chapter is added as follows:
"APPENDIX 31 - A SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREAS
Section 1 — Scope The existence of structures in, or adjacent to,
grass, brush -, or forest - covered lands poses a risk to life and property from
fires. This includes the risk of an uncontrolled fire spreading into structures,
fire exposures from adjacent structures, and structure fires spreading to
wildland fuels. In order to mitigate the risks in these Special Fire Protection
Area provide safeguards to prevent fire from occurring, and to provide
adequate fire protection facilities to control the spread of fires, all buildings
structures, and lands located within Special Fire Protection Area shall be in
accordance with Appendix 31 -A
Section 2 - Defmitions
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or
more sides.
EXPOSED SIDES. For the purpose of applying requirements to
structures in Special Fire Protection Area, the exposed sides of a structure
shall be defined as the exterior wall of a structure for which a 100 foot (480
mm) perpendicular line drawn from any portion of that wall intersects the
fuel modification zone or any forest - covered, brush - covered, grass- covered
area or other land covered with combustible vegetation. The two exterior
walls perpendicular to this wall shall also be considered "exposed sides" for
the purpose of applying requirements.
RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDITION. In Special Fire
Protectiori Area, any existing building undergoing construction/room
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addition within any 2 -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 this
Appendix.
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA is any geographic area
designated by the Fire Chief which contains the type and condition of
vegetation, topography, weather and structure density which potentially
increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires.
UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE. Includes structures with a roof and
no more than one side and structures having no roof or other covering.
Unenclosed structures include patio covers, decks and balconies.
Section 3 — Authority The Fire Chief shall have the responsibility to
designate all Special Fire Protection Area
Section 4 - Fuel Modification Plans
4.1 General. Fuel Modification plans shall be prepared in
accordance with this section.
4.2 Fuel Modification Plan. Preliminary fuel modification plans
for all improvements in areas containing combustible vegetation shall be
submitted to the Fire Chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of
any tentative map. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The
plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange County Fire Authority
Fuel Modification Guidelines For High Fire Hazard Areas.
Exception: The Fire Chief, with the -concurrence of the
Building Official, may waive the vicinity plan submittal requirements of
this section.
4.3 Issuance of Grading or Building Permits. No grading permit
or, if no grading permit is to be issued, no building permit for new
construction, shall be issued prior to the submittal to and approval by the
Fire Authority of vicinity and fuel modification plans as required by this
Section. . .
Section 5 - Street Widths
The minimum width of private and public streets shall not be less
than 28 feet (8,534 mm). Private streets and driveways serving no more
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than 3 dwellings and not exceeding 150 feet (45,720 mm) in length shall not
be less than 24 feet (7,315 mm) in width.
Section 6 - Building Construction Features
6.1 General. In addition to other relevant provision of the
adopted Building Code, all structures located within Special Fire Protection
Area shall also be in accordance with Section 6.
6.2 Exterior Walls. The exposed side of exterior walls,
including enclosed accessory structures, shall be of non - combustible
materials or 1 -hour fire resistive construction for the exterior portion. No
openings shall be permitted in such walls.
EXCEPTION: 1 3/8 inch (34 mm) solid core doors, metal
doors, and multi - glazed windows and doors are permitted.
6.3. Attic and Foundation Ventilation Openings. Attic or
foundation ventilation openings in vertical walls and attic roof vents shall
not exceed 144 square inches (.09 m per opening and shall be covered
with metal louvers and `'/ inch (6.25 mm) mesh corrosion- resistant metal
screen. Ventilation openings and access doors shall not be permitted on
the exposed side of the structure.
6.4. Unenclosed Accessory Structures. Unenclosed accessory
structures on the exposed side, with openings between the living area and
the accessory structure, shall be of noncombustible, one -hour fire- resistive
or heavy timber construction.
EXCEPTION 1: Where openings in the wall between
the living area and the accessory structure are protected by a fire assembly
having a 20- minute fire - protection rating.
EXCEPTION 2: The walking surface of balconies and
decks may be constructed of non -rated materials.
EXCEPTION 3: In lieu of fire protection as outlined
in this section, accessory structures may be protected by an approved
residential automatic fire sprinkler system.
6.5 Property Lines. Structure on adjacent properties shall be 5
feet (1,524 mm) from property lines or shall be separated by a minimum
of 10 feet (3,048 mm).
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EXCEPTION: Exterior walls with no openings are
exempt from requirements of this Section provided exterior portion of
exterior walls shall be of non - combustible or 1 -hour fire resistive
construction.
6.6 Cornices, Eave Overhangs, Soffits and Exterior Balconies.
Cornices, eave overhangs, soffits, exterior balconies and similar
architectural appendages and projections on the exposed side of the
structure shall be of noncombustible construction or enclosed in one -hour
fire resistive material or heavy timber construction conforming to Section
605.6 of the UBC. Space between rafters at the roof overhangs shall be
protected by non - combustible materials or with double 2 inch (51 mm)
nominal solid blocking under the exterior wall covering. No ventilation
openings or other openings shall be permitted in eave overhangs, soffits,
between rafters at eaves or in other overhanging areas on the exposed side
of the structure.
6.7 Roof Coverings. Roof coverings on structures in Special
Fire Protection Area shall be as follows:
a. New and Reconstruction. Roof Covering for new
construction and reconstruction shall, as a minimum, be a Class A roof
assembly.
b. Repairs and Additions. Repairs and additions of 10
percent or more of an existing roof area shall be with a Class A roof
covering.
6.8 Skylights. Skylights shall have a noncombustible frame
glazed with dual glazing of heat strengthened or fully tempered glass or
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construction and reconstructed structures located in Special Fire Protection
Area shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
EXCEPTION: Accessory structures such as patio covers,
storage sheds, bridges, decks, carports, greenhouses or similar structures
are exempt from requirements of this section.
Section 7 - Exclusions from Special Fire Protection Area
A property which is designated as being within a Special Fire
Protection Area may later be excluded from within the Special Fire
Protection Area upon a finding that inclusion of the property within a
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Special Fire Protection Area and the application of the requirements of
this Appendix to the property are no longer necessary for effective fire
protection within the area to be excluded.
The procedures for excluding a property from within a Special Fire
Protection Area and the requirements of this Appendix are set forth in
Sections 8 and 9 below.
Upon determination that the property shall be excluded from the
Special Fire Protection Area the property shall be relieved of further
compliance with this Appendix.
Section 8 - Conditional Exclusions
The Fire Chief finds that, under the following circumstances, an
area previously designated, as being within a Special Fire Protection Area
shall:
8.1 No longer be included within a Special Fire Protection
Area because the requirements of this Appendix are no longer necessary
for effective fire protection within the area to be excluded;
8.2 Be excluded from the requirements of this Appendix
because, as a result of its location and/or through required compliance
with the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Guidelines
in effect for the area as required by Section 11, the area will no longer be
in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire Protection Area; and
8.3 Be removed from the Special Fire Protection Area Map.
The conditions for such an exclusion (the "Exclusion Conditions ")
shall be as follows:
8.3.1 A final subdivision or parcel map (a "Map ") for the
Property to be excluded has been recorded in the official records of the
County Recorder and that Map:
a. Clearly identifies the Property to be
excluded; and
b. Was approved subject to conditions of
approval which include those conditions described in Section 11;
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8.3.2 Compliance with Section 11 Item 1 has been
certified by the Fire Chief as evidenced by its execution of a document in
substantially the form of Section 11; and
8.3.3 Application for revision of the Special Fire
Protection Area map has been made to the Fire Chief, accompanied by all
required fees.
Section 9 - Petitions for Exclusions
A property within a Special Fire Protection Area may be excluded
from the Special Fire Protection Area under circumstances other than
those set forth in Section 11 provided that:
9.1 The legal or equitable owner of the property petitions the
Fire Chief to have that property excluded from the Special Fire Protection
Area and the requirements of this Appendix.
9.2 The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial
evidence in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix are not
necessary for effective fire protection within the area to be excluded.
9.3 The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial
evidence in the record, that, as a result of its location and/or through
required compliance with the provisions of any applicable Fuel
Modification Zone Guidelines in effect for the area as required by Section
11, the area will no longer be in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire
Protection Area.
9.4 The Fire Chief may impose such conditions on the removal
of properties from the Special Fire Protection Area as may be required in
order for the Fire Chief to make these findings.
Section 10 - Additions to Special Fire Protection Area -
The Fire Chief may add areas to a Special Fire Protection Area,
including areas previously removed pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 above, if
the Fire Chief finds, upon substantial evidence in the record, that the
requirements of this Appendix are required for effective fire protection
within the area to be designated a Special Fire Protection Area. The
demonstrated failure of a property owner to substantially comply with any
of the conditions in Section 11 may constitute substantial evidence that
imposition of the requirements of this Appendix are required for effective
fire protection within the property to be re- designated as a Special Fire
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Protection Area, provided that the property meets all other state and local
requirements for inclusion within a Special Fire Protection Area.
Section 11 - Required Conditions of Approval
11.1 There shall be created and maintained on and/or adjoining
the Property a fuel modification zone (the "Fuel Modification Zone ")
which meets all standard fuel modification requirements of the Fire Chief.
11.2 Compliance with any maintenance provisions of the
applicable fuel modification requirements shall be enforced pursuant to
the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Maintenance
Guidelines, if adopted by the Fire Chief, or through any other legal
remedy available to the Fire Chief including fees, liens, prosecution and so
forth.
11.3 Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a
homeowners' association:
a. The conditions, covenants and restrictions recorded
against all property within the homeowners' association shall require
specifically budgeted funds sufficient to meet the ongoing maintenance
obligations of the applicable fuel modification requirements.
b. The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an
annual inspection conducted by a representative of the Fire Chief in order
to assure that the Fuel Modification Zone continues to be maintained in
compliance with the applicable fuel modification requirements. A
reasonable fee, to be established by the Fire Chief from time to time, may
be charged to each homeowners' association subject to the fuel
modification requirements to offset the costs of the annual inspection.
11.4 Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Special
Fire Protection Area shall be constructed in compliance with all
requirements of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code which
are applicable to dwellings or occupied structures which are built on lots
within Special Fire Protection Area with the exception that sprinklers shall
not be required unless otherwise provided for by other applicable
provisions of the Uniform Building Code or the Uniform Fire Code. For
purposes of this Section 11, adjoining means the first row of buildings
bordering a Special Fire Protection Area.
11.5 Before Certificate or Occupancy (or its equivalent) is
issued by the Fire Chief for any Adjoining Structure, all requirements of
Section 11 must first be satisfied to the satisfaction of the Fire Authority.
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11.6 All construction within a tract which is to be removed from
a Special Fire Protection Area shall have Class A roof assemblies.
Section 12 - Amendments to Special Fire Protection Area Map
The Fire Chief shall cause an official map of the Special Fire
Protection Area to be prepared. The map shall be reviewed and updated
on a three -year basis or more frequently as deemed necessary. When a
property is excluded from a Special Fire Protection Area or added to a
Special Fire Protection Area, the Fire Chief shall cause the Special Fire
Protection Area map to be amended to reflect such exclusion or addition."
9.55.070 California Mechanical Code Amendments. [§ 5 - 31]
The following amendments are made to the Califomia Mechanical
Code, as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. Section 115.1 - General is amended to read as follows:
"115.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
schedule adopted by resolution of the Seal Beach City Council."
B. Section 304.3 - Outdoor Locations is amended to add a
second sentence to read:
"Equipment regulated by this Code shall not be located in any
required front or side yard as established by the Building Code or zoning
ordinance."
9.55.075 California Plumbing Code Amendments. [§ 5 -32]
A. Section 101.4.1.4 - Existing Construction, Exterior
Installation is added to read and existing Section 101.4.1.4 Conflicts
between Codes is re- numbered as Section 101.4.1.5:
"101.4.1.4 Existing Construction, Exterior Installation. In
existing buildings, no waste,. soil, or water pipe shall be installed or
permitted on the outside of a building or an exterior wall."
B. Section 102.1 - Administrative Authority is amended to
read as follows:
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"Section 102.1 Administrative Authority. Whenever the term
"Administrative Authority" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to
mean the Building Official or such person's authorized representative."
C. The first paragraph of Section 103.3.4 - Expiration is
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amended to read as follows:
"103.3.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Administrative
Authority under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and
become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work
authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the
work is commenced for a period of 180 days, or if the amount of work
done during any continuous period of 180 days amounts to less than ten
(10) percent of the total work authorized by such permit. Before such
work can be recommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to do so,
and the fee 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."
D. 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 those set
forth as per the latest resolution of the City Council relating to the
establishment of a Revised Fee Schedule.
103.4.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required
to be submitted by Section 103.2.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the
time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review
fees for plumbing work shall be equal to 65 percent of the total permit fees
as set forth in Section 103.4.1 above. When plans are incomplete or
changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged as set
forth in Section 103.4.1 above."
E. Section 311.9 is added to read:
"311.9 No water, soil, or waste pipe shall be installed or permitted
outside of a building or on an exterior wall. The only exception will be
the normal installation of hose bib connection and/or clean-out
connection."
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F. Section 313.0 - Protection of Piping, Materials and
Structures is amended by adding a new subsection 313.13 Corrosive
Soils to read:
"313.13 Corrosive Soils. All earth within the City of Seal Beach
is corrosive unless the permittee proves to the satisfaction of the Building
Official the specific earth is not corrosive to the plumbing, piping, fittings,
. fixtures and/or equipment for installation to contact with or to be buried in
the ground. Steel or galvanized steel shall be protected by at least double
spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils
cover) or approved equal."
G. Section 604.0 - Materials is amended by amending
subsection 604.1 to read as follows:
"Section 604.1 Water pipes and fittings shall be of brass, copper,
cast iron or other approved materials. Asbestos - cement, CPVC, PB, PE,
or PVC water pipe manufactured to recognized standards may be used for
cold -water distribution systems only. All materials used in the water
supply system, except valves and similar devices shall be of a like
material, except where otherwise approved by the Administrative
Authority.
Piping and tubing which has previously been used for any purpose
other than for potable water systems shall not be used.
Prohibited materials: Galvanized malleable iron, galvanized
wrought iron, or galvanized steel.
Approved plastic materials may be used in water piping service,
provided that where metal water service piping is used for electrical -
grounding purposes, replacement piping therefore shall be of like
materials.
EXCEPTION: Where a grounding system,
acceptable to the Administrative Authority, is installed, inspected and
approved, metallic pipe may be replaced with non - metallic pipe.
Solder shall conform to the requirements of Section 316.1.3."
H. Section 604.1a is amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 604.1a Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass,
copper, cast iron, galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron,
galvanized steel, or other approved materials. Asbestos - cement, CPVC,
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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 Administrative
Authority."
I. Section 609.3.1 is amended to read:
"609.3.1 Ferrous piping shall be prohibited."
J. Section 1210.1 is amended to read:
"1210.1 All pipe used for the installation, extension, alteration, or
repair of any gas piping shall be standard weight wrought iron or steel
(galvanized or black), yellow brass (containing not more than seventy -five
(75) percent copper), or internally tinned or equivalency treated copper of
iron pipe size. Approved Poly Ethylene or other non - metallic pipe shall
be used in exterior buried and piping systems."
K. Section 1211.5 is amended to read:
"1211.5 Ferrous gas piping installed underground shall be
prohibited. Plastic gas piping shall have at least eighteen (18) inches of
earth cover or other equivalent protection. Risers shall be metallic and
shall be wrapped to a point at least six (6) inches above grade or protected
in an approved manner. When a riser connects underground to plastic
pipe, the underground portion of the riser shall extend at least thirty (30)
inches before connecting to the plastic pipe by means of an approved
transition fitting or adapter."
9.55.080 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
Amendments. [§ 5 -33]
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Swimming
Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. Section 104.0 - Administrative Authority is amended to
read:
"Section 104.0 - Administrative Authority
Whenever the term "Administrative Authority" is used in this
Code, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized
representative."
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B. Section 106.0 - Violations and Penalties. The first
sentence is amended as follows:
"Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both fine
and imprisonment."
C. Section 110.0 - Fees. Paragraph two is amended as
follows:
"Such applicant shall pay for each permit at the time of making
application, a fee in accordance, with the latest resolution of the City
Council relating to the establishment of a Revised Fee Schedule."
D. CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is
amended by adding a new Section 301.3 to read as follows:
"301.3 Article 2.5 of the California Health and Safety Code,
Sections 115920 through 115927, are hereby adopted in their entirety."
E. Section 310 - Waste Water Disposal. An additional
sentence is added to the end of Section 310.1 to read as follows:
"The filter waste disposal shall discharge into the sanitary sewer
only."
F. CHAPTER 7 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS is added to
read:
"CHAPTER 7 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Section 701. Design. Each swimming pool shall be designed by a
Civil Engineer licensed to practice in the State of Califomia and each• pool
shall withstand expansive soil movement, see Chapter 18, U.B.C., as
adopted pursuant to Chapter 5,, Article 1, Section 5 -1.
Section 702. Continuous inspection. Continuous inspection by a
special licensed inspector shall be required on all pools constructed of
reinforced gunite. Said special inspector shall take test samples during the
placing of concrete or gunite and such samples shall be tested by an
approved testing laboratory to attain a minimum strength of 3000 psi. at
twenty -eight (28) days. Should such test show the concrete or gunite to
fail or to be questionable in quality or strength, the 'special inspector may
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require core tests to be taken upon approval of the Building Official.
Special inspectors shall submit to the Building and Safety Department a
written report showing the dates of inspection, and the result of the
laboratory tests.
Section 703. Sand Under Pool Decking. A sand or crushed rock
(minimum depth- four (4) inches) shall be required under all pool decking
and under concrete slabs adjacent to swimming pools.
Section 704. Deck Drainage. Decking placed around any
swimming pool shall be constructed so that overflow or splash water will
drain to an approved deck drainage system and/or to the nearest
practicable drainage way or street as approved by the Building Official as
a safe place to deposit such waters. Provision shall be made so that no
such drainage will run off on adjoining property. The deck shall slope
away from a building structure, dwelling and/or auxiliary building.
Section 705. All electrical work shall be required as set forth in
the National Electrical Code."
9.55.085 Uniform Housing Code Amendments. [§ 5 - 34]
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Housing
Code as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. Chapter 2 is amended by deleting Section 201.1 Authority
and Section 201.2 Right of Entry and adding new Section 201.1 Authority
and Section 201.2 Right of Entry to read as follows:
"201.1 Authority. The Building Official and the Health Officer
are hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce all of the
provisions of this code. For such purposes, they shall have the powers of a
law enforcement officer. The Building Official shall have the power to
render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and
regulations necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions
- of this Code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in
conformity with the intent and purpose of this Code.
201.2 Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection
to enforce any of the provisions of this code, or whenever the Building
Official, the Health Officer, or their authorized representatives have
reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any
premises any condition which makes such building or premises sub-
standard, as defined in Section 202 of this Code, the Building Official, the
Health Officer, or their authorized representatives may enter such building
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premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty
imposed upon the Building Official or the Health Officer by this code;
provided that, if such building or premises be occupied, they shall first
present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or
premises be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate
the owners or other persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Building Official,
the Health Officer or their authorized representatives shall have recourse
to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the
Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized representatives for
the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
subject to punishment in accordance with the Seal Beach Municipal
Code."
9.55.090 California Fire Code Amendments. [§ 5 - 35]
The following amendments are made to the California Fire Code as
adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. Adoption of the California Fire Code and the Uniform
Fire Code.
The 2001 California Fire Code, the Uniform Fire Code, 2000
Edition, with errata, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association,
and the whole thereof, including Appendices I -B through VI -K, excluding
Appendix II -F, II -H, II -K, VI -E, and VI -F, and the Uniform Fire Code
Standards, 1997 Edition as amended by the Uniform Fire Code Standards,
2000 Edition, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association are
hereby adopted by the city for the purpose of prescribing regulations
governing conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or
explosion, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted,
modified or amended. One copy of all the above is now on file in the
office of the city clerk for public inspection and is adopted with the same
force and effect as through set out herein in full.
B. Enforcement and Inspections
The California Fire Code and the Uniform Fire Code with
amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which
shall be operated under the Director of Fire Services of the Orange County
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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. ARTICLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION is amended as
follows:
1. SECTION 101.2.2 - Application and Enforcing
Agency is amended by deleting Section 101.2.2 and replacing with the
following:
"Section 101.2.2 Application and Enforcing Agency. The chief
is authorized and directed to enforce, within the scope of Section 101.2.1,
the provisions of this code over all occupancies and land used within the
City."
2. SECTION 101.6 - Conflicting Provisions is deleted
and replaced with the following:
"Section 101.6 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict
between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the Chief shall
decide which requirement meets the general intent of this code."
3. SECTION 103.2.1.1 - General is amended by
adding a final paragraph as follows:
"Section 103.2.1.1 General. The building official and fire official
shall work in cooperation to enforce the amendments to the following
sections:
Section 103.1.2 Alternate materials and methods
Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification
Section 1003 Fire - Extinguishing Systems
Section 1004 Standpipes
Section 1006.2.9.1.3 Smoke Detectors
Section 1006.2.12.2.1 High -rise Buildings
Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys
Section 2501.16 Maximum Occupant Load"
4. SECTION 103.3.1.1 - Authority to inspect is
deleted and replaced as follows:
"Section 103.3.1.1 Authority to Inspect. The Fire Prevention
Bureau shall inspect, as often as necessary, buildings and premises,
including such other hazards or appliances designated by the chief for the
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purposes of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions which
would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, results in an
unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, or any violation of this
code or any other law or standard affecting fire and life safety."
5. SECTION 103.3.2 - New construction and
alterations is amended by adding new Sections 103.3.2.4 — Reconstruction
and 103.3.2.5 Fire Protection information on Plans, as follows:
"Section 1033.2.4 Reconstruction. Any building undergoing
construction within any 2 -year period, in which the floor area of
reconstruction is 75 percent or more prior to the submittal of a building
permit application, shall comply with the code provision for new
construction.
Section 103.3.2.5 Fire Protection Information on plans. A
vicinity plan, scale no smaller than 1 inch (25 mm) equals 60 feet (18 288
mm), shall be submitted for new construction. The plan shall show the
following:
1. All existing and proposed private and public streets on
the proposed development property and within 300 feet (91,440 mm) of the
property line of the proposed development, and so identified, with street
width dimensions as per Section 902.2.2 of this code.
2. The location and identification of all existing and
proposed fire hydrants within 300 feet (91,440 mm) of the property line of
the proposed development.
3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of
structures and buildings on properties abutting the proposed development.
EXCEPTION: The chief, with the concurrence of the
building official, may waive the vicinity plan submittal requirements of this
section."
6. SECTION 103.4.4 - Citations is amended by
adding new Sections 103.4.4.1 — Infraction, 103.4.4.2 Misdemeanor, and
103.4.4.3 — Separate Offense, as follows:
"Section 103.4.4.1 Infraction. Except as provided in Section
103.4.4.2, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or
vehicle subject to this code who shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to
exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.
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Section 103.4.4.2 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take
immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or
notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who
violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
Section 103.4.3 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
Section 104.1.2 Interference
Section 1001.6 Tampering with Fire- protection Equipment,
Site Barriers, Security Devices, Signs and
Seals
Section 1109.5 Burning Objects
Section 1302.3 False Alarms
Section 2501.16 Maximum Occupant Load
Section 3209 Maximum Occupant Load
Section 3215 Sources of Ignition
Section 7701.7 Prohibited and Limited Acts
Section 103.4.4.3 Separate Offense. Each violation will be
deemed a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the code
adopted hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm,
partnership or corporation and shall be deemed punishable therefor as
provided in this code."
7. SECTION 105.8 - Permit Required is amended by
adding and deleting permit categories as follows:
f.1. Subsection f.1. Fire hydrants and water - control
valves is deleted without substitution.
f.5. Subsection f.5. Fumigation or thermal
insecticidal fogging is deleted without substitution.
g.1. A new Subsection g.1. General use permit is
added as follows:
"g.1. General use permit. To conduct an activity or operation that is
not specifically addressed by other permits, but which is likely to produce
conditions hazardous to life or property."
o.1. Subsection o.1 Open burning is amended by
adding the following sentence:
"Open burning permits shall include:
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1. Bonfires/rubbish fires, including construction sites.
2. Recreational fires/burning in a public place."
o.4. New Subsection o.4 Open flame device in
marinas is added as follows:
"o.4 Open flame devices in marinas. To use any open flame device
for repair or maintenance in marinas, or for lighting or decoration on the
exterior of any boat, slip, or wharf"
o.5. New Subsection o.5 Oil and natural gas wells is
added as follows:
"o.5. Oil and natural gas wells. To drill, own, operate, or maintain
an oil or natural gas well."
r.4. New Subsection r.4 Rifle range is added as
follows:
"r.4. Rifle range. To establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range."
D. ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
is amended by adding the following definitions:
1. Section 207 - F
"FLOOR AREA (FA) — for the purpose of calculating square
footage for application of fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall
include all combustible habitable areas attached to the structure, including
garages, patio covers, overhangs, covered walkways, etc.
FLOWLINE is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled street
curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at
the bottom of the rolled curb."
2. Section 219 - R
"RIFLE RANGE is any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target
range established, maintained or operated for the discharge of a rifle, pistol,
revolver, shotgun or firearm."
3. Section 223 - V
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"VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE is a listed natural gas
compressor package not containing storage, designed for the unattended
dispensing of natural gas into the fuel tanks of motor vehicle."
E. ARTICLE 9 - FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND
WATER SUPPLY is amended as follows:
1. SECTION 901.4.1 - General is amended by the
addition of the following sentence at the end of the paragraph.
"Section 901.4.1 General: All street signs shall be designed and
maintained to be either internally or externally illuminated in a manner
meeting the approval of the Fire Chief."
2. SECTION 901.4.4 - Premises Identification is
deleted and replaced as follows:
"Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or
addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a
position that is plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the
property. The numbers shall contrast with their background. Numbers for
new buildings shall be either internally or externally illuminated to be
visible at night. All multi -unit residential and commercial buildings shall
have numbers or addresses placed above or immediately adjacent to all
doors that would allow fire department access in an emergency situation. In
no case shall the numbers be less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height for
residential and 6 inches (152 mm) in height for commercial with a 1 inch
(25 mm) stroke or as required by local ordinance, whichever is more
restrictive.
Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not
visible from the street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers
grouped for all units within each structure and positioned to be plainly
visible from the street or road. The numbers may be grouped on the wall of
the structure or on a substantial mounting post independent of the
structure."
3. SECTION 902.2.1 - Required Access is amended
as follows:
a. SECTION 902.2.2.1 - Fire Apparatus
Access Roads is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of
the first paragraph:
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"Section 902.2.2.1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Street widths
are to be measured from top face of the curb to top face of the curb, on
streets with curb and gutter, and from flowline to flowline, on streets with
rolled curbs. See Appendix II -A -2 for street requirements in Very High Fire .
Hazard Severity Zones and Special Fire Protection Areas."
4. SECTION 902.2.4 - Obstruction and control of
fire department access is amended by adding sections 902.2.4.3 - Vehicle
Access, 902.2.4.4 - Vehicle Access Gates, and 902.2.4.5 - Speed Bumps, as
follows:
"Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle Access. Any point of access deemed
necessary for emergency response shall remain unobstructed at all times.
Section 902.2.4.4 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or
barriers installed across streets shall be in accordance with the Orange
County Fire Authority Guidelines for Emergency Access. The minimum
width of any gate or opening necessary for required as a point of access
shall be not less than 14 feet unobstructed width. This minimum width
may be increased depending on the length of the approach.
As required by the Chief, an automatic opening device may be
required on vehicle access gates.
Section 902.2.4.5 Speed Bumps. Any obstructions in required fire
access roadways, including speed bumps and speed humps, shall be
approved prior to installation."
5. SECTION 903 - Water Supply and Fire Hydrants
is amended by adding a sentence to the end of Sections 903.2 - Required
Water Supply for Fire Protection and 903.4.1.2 - Testing, Marking, and
Maintenance of Private Hydrants, as follows:
"Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection.
Private dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet (335 m in total area shall be
evaluated for fire flow requirements by the chief.
Section 903.4.1.2 Testing, Marking, and Maintenance of Private
Hydrants. Testing, marking, and maintenance requirements for private fire
hydrants shall be in accordance with Appendix Standard A III -C -1."
F. ARTICLE 10 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND
EQUIPMENT is amended as follows:
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1. SECTION 1001.5 - Maintenance, Inspection,
Testing and System Out of Service is amended by adding Section
1001.5.6 — Smoke Detection Systems, as follows:
"Section 1001.5.6. Smoke Detection Systems. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner of the occupancy to maintain all required smoke
detectors. The owner shall be responsible for the annual testing of all
required smoke detectors."
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2. SECTION 1003 - Fire Extinguishing Systems is
amended by deleting section 1003.1.2 - Standards and substituting with new
language; amending 1003.2.2 - All Occupancies except Group R, Division
3, and Group U by adding an item 6 to the section; deleting sections
1003.2.3.1 - Drinking Establishments, 1003.2.3.3 - Exhibition and Display
Rooms, and 1003.2.8 - Group M Occupancies; deleting section 1003.2.9 -
Group R, Division 1 Occupancies and replacing with new language; adding
a new Section 1003.2.11 - Special Fire Protection Areas and Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones; and, amending Section 1003.3.1 - Sprinkler System
Monitoring and Alarms, as follows:
SECTION 1003.1.2 - Standards is deleted and replaced with the
following:
"Section 1003.1.2 Standards. Automatic fire -
extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA
standards cited in Article 91 of this code. An approved automatic sprinkler
system required by Section 1003 and installed as per NFPA 13 as cited in
Article 91 of this code, may be used for fire- resistive substitution as
specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building
Code."
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SECTION 1003.2.2 - All Occupancies except Group R, Division
3, and Group U is amended by deleting the words "Division 3, and Group
U," deleting item 5 and adding an item 6 to the section as follows:
"Section 1003.2.2 All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3
and Group U Occupancies.
6. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square
footage thereof exceeds 6,000 square feet (588 m or more than 2 stories in
height.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall
not define separate buildings."
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SECTION 1003.2.3.1 - Drinking establishments is deleted
without substitution and the section number left open.
SECTION 1003.2.3.3 - Exhibition and display rooms is deleted
without substitution and the section number left open.
SECTION 1003.2.8 - Group M Occupancies is deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
SECTION 1003.2.9 - Group R Occupancies is deleted and
replaced with the following:
"Section 1003.2.9.1 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. All new
Group R Occupancies shall be equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system. Residential or quick - response standard sprinkler heads
shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls
shall not define separate buildings.
Section 1003.2.9.2 Group R, Division 3, One and Two - family
Dwellings. All new Group R Division 3 detached one- and two- family
dwellings located in Planning Districts 1, 2 and 3 between Pacific Coast
Highway and the Pacific Ocean, as depicted on the Planning District Map
on file at the Department of Development Services, shall be equipped with
an approved automatic sprinlder system.
All new Group R, Division 3, detached one- and two- family
dwellings located outside Planning Districts 1, 2 and 3 that are 5,500 square
feet (511 m square feet or larger in area shall be equipped with an
approved automatic residential sprinlder system.
- Residential or quick- response standard sprinlder heads shall be used
in the dwelling portion of the building.
When it has been determined that any portion of an R -3 occupancy
is to be protected with fire sprinklers, the entire structure shall be equipped
with an automatic fire sprinlder system in accordance in accordance with
NFPA 13 -D, as amended. For the purposes of this section, area or
occupancy separation walls shall not define separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: In reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group
R, Division 3, detached one- and two - family dwellings, where the cost of
installing an approved automatic residential sprinkler system exceeds 5
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percent of the reconstruction or remodeling cost, with the approval of the
chief, the required sprinkler system may be omitted."
SECTION 1003.2 - Required Installations is amended by adding
Section 1003.2.11 as follows:
"Section 1003.2.11 All Occupancies, Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones and Special Fire Protection Areas. In addition to all
other relevant provisions of this code and amendments thereto, all new
construction and reconstructed structures located in Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones and Special Fire Protection Areas shall be equipped with an
approved automatic fire sprinlder system."
SECTION 1003.3 - Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms is
amended by the addition of a sentence at the end of the Section 1003.3.1 —
Where required, as follows.
"Section 1003.3.1 Where required. All valves controlling the
water supply for automatic sprinlder systems and water -flow switches on all
sprinklers systems shall be electrically monitored where the number of
sprinklers are:
1. Twenty or more in Group I, Division 1.1 and 1.2
Occupancies.
2. One hundred or more in all other occupancies, including
Group R, Division 3 occupancies.
Valve monitoring, water -flow alarm and trouble signals shall be
distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved
central station, remote station or proprietary monitoring stations as defined
by NFPA 72 as amended in Article 91 or, shall sound an audible signal at a
constantly attended location. The signal for remote station monitoring as
defined in NFPA 72 shall be transmitted to, received, and retransmitted by a
continuously attended supervising station facility that is either U.L. listed
(UUFX) or meets equivalent criteria established by another nationally
recognized standard as approved by the chief.
Exception: (no change)"
3. SECTION 1003.4 - Permissible Sprinkler
Omissions is amended by deleting number 4 without replacement and
renumbering number 5 as number 4.
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4. SECTION 1004 - Standpipes is amended by
deleting Section 1004.2 -- Required Installation and replacing with the
following:
"Section 1004.2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall
be provided as set forth in Table No. 1004 -A and the provisions of this
section. Every new building with any horizontal dimension greater than
300 feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or hose
outlets located so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150
feet (45,720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required
access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not
less that 3 feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2'4 inches (63 mm) in size with an
approved valve. The water supply for the hose outlets shall be provided:
1. By a separate main supplied from the system side of the
check valve at the fire department connection; or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged
to allow the hose outlets to deliver the water when the sprinkler system, or a
portion of the system that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut
off."
5. 1006.2.12.2 - HIGH RISE BUILDINGS is
amended as follows:
SECTION 1006.2.12.2 - High Rise Buildings is amended by
revising the scope of section 1006.2.12.2.1 - General, adding an item to
section 1006.2.12.2.2 - Automatic Fire Alarm System, adding an item to
section 1006.2.12.2 - Emergency Voice Alarm- Signaling System, and
adding a new section 1006.2.12.2.5 - Central Control Station, as follows:
"Section 1006.2.12.2.1 General. All occupancies having floors
used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access, shall be provided with an automatic fire
alarm system and a communication system in accordance with Section
1006.2.12.2.
Exceptions: The following structures, while classified as high -rise
buildings, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall
conform to all other applicable provisions of these regulations:
1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
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2. Buildings where all floors above the 55 -foot
(16,764 mm) level are used exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open
parking garages and located above all other floors used for human
occupancy.
4. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers,
steeples, grain houses and similar structures with noncontinuous human
occupancy, when approved by the chief."
Section 1006.2.12.2.2 Automatic Fire Alarm Systems. Add an
item 4 as follows:
"4. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall
have a light that indicates the status of the detector. When a detector is
located in a space above a drop ceiling, the indicating light shall be located
on or below the ceiling grid."
Section 1006.2.12.3 Emergency voice alarm - signaling system.
The operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler or water -flow
device shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice
instructions giving appropriate information and directions on a general or
selective basis to the following terminal areas on the fire floor and floor
directly above and below, unless otherwise approved:
1. Elevators;
2. Elevator lobbies;
3. Corridors;
4. Exit stairways;
5. Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet
(93m2) in area;
6. Dwelling units in apartment houses;
7. Hotel guest rooms or suites; and
8. Areas of refuge. (As defined in the Building Code.)
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Section 1006.2.12.2.5 Central Control Station. A central control
station for fire department operations shall be provided in a location
approved by the chief. The central control station shall be separated from
the remainder of the building by not less than one -hour fire- resistive
construction with all openings protected by assemblies having a fire -
resistive rating of not less than 45 minutes. It shall have a minimum of one
door, which is accessible directly from the exterior portion of the building
and shall be able to be opened with a fire department master key. The
central control station shall have a minimum of 96 square feet (9.3 m with
a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm). It shall contain the following
as a minimum:
1. • The voice alarm and public address system panels.
2. The fire department communications panel, a cabinet
containing 8 portable firefighter phones and 1 headset with sufficient cord
to reach all portions of the room.
3. Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators
and their operational status.
5. Status indicators and controls for air- handling systems.
6. Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
7. Sprinkler valve and water -flow detector display panels.
8. Emergency and standby power controls and status
indicators.
9. A wall - mounted telephone, with sufficient cord to reach all
portions of the room and with an outside- dedicated private line, installed in
the fire control room for exclusive fire department use.
10. Elevator control switches for switching to emergency power.
11. Fire pump status panel and controls.
12. Other fire - protection equipment and systems' controls as
required by the fire department.
13. Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved
containers, indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core,
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fire resistive separations, exit facilities, on -site water supply, fire - protection
systems, firefighting equipment, and fire department access.
14. One 3 foot (914 mm) by 5 foot (1,524 mm) table and 2
chairs.
15. An approved locked and labeled cabinet containing labeled
keys for emergency access and elevator control. All control panels in the
central control station shall be permanently identified as to function.
Alarms, supervisory and trouble signals as required by Items 3 and 7 above
shall be annunciated in compliance with this code in the central control
station by means of an audible and visual indicator. For purposes of
annunciation, zoning shall be in accordance with the following:
a. When the system serves more than one building,
each building shall be considered separately.
b. Each floor shall be considered a separate zone.
When one or more sprinkler risers serve the same floor, each riser shall be
considered a separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the
same system on the floor.
c. Each section of floor separated by area separation
walls or by horizontal exits shall be considered as a separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the
housing of any boiler, heating unit, generator or similar hazardous
equipment. No storage shall be permitted in the central control station
room.
6. SECTION 1007 - EMERGENCY ACCESS AND
EVACUATION is added as follows:
"Section 1007.1 Emergency Access and Evacuation. This section
shall apply to every new building of any type of construction or occupancy
having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22,860
mm) above the lowest floor level having building access.
Exceptions:
1. Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the Health
and Safety Code.
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2. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Buildings where all floors above the 75 -foot (22,860
mm) level are used for open parking garages.
4. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking
garages and located above all other floors used for human occupancy.
5. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers,
steeples, grain houses and similar structures with noncontinuous human
occupancy when so determined by the chief.
6. Buildings used exclusively as jails and prisons.
Such structures shall be equipped with a fire department- approved
emergency helicopter landing pad for use by police, fire, and emergency
medical helicopters only.
Section 1007.2 Helistop. The roof area shall include an emergency
access and evacuation facility for helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds
(6,803.8 Kg) gross weight. The helistop shall have a touchdown pad of at
least 50 feet (15,240 mm) by 50 feet (15,240 mm) and a clear unobstructed
landing and takeoff area with a minimum dimension of 100 feet (30,480
mm) by 100 feet (30 480 mm).
Section 10073 Construction. The helistop shall be designed the
adopted Building Code. Helistops and supports shall be of noncombustible
construction.
Section 1007.4 Approach - departure Paths. The emergency
evacuation' facility shall have 2 approach - departure paths at a slope of no
greater than 8 to 1. No obstructions, including structural members or
communication equipment, shall penetrate the approach or departure paths.
Section 1007.5 Restricted Use. Any use of this emergency access
and evacuation facility for purposes other than emergency access and
evacuation shall require prior approval by the Federal Aviation
Administration, as well as by the building official and the chief.
Section 1007.6 Wind Direction Device. A wind indicating device
shall be provided.
Section 1007.7 Special Markings. The roof top shall be marked by
an emergency marker as required by the chief.
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Section 1007.8 Communications. The building emergency
communication system shall extend to the roof."
G. ARTICLE 11 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is
amended by deleting 1109.7 - Sparks from Chimneys and substituting with
new language, adding new sections 1114 - Changes in Use or Occupancy of
Building or Structure, 1115 - Development On Or Near Land Containing or
Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors and
1116 - Model Rocketry, as follows:
1. SECTION 1109.7 - Sparks from Chimneys is
deleted and replaced with the following:
"Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. All new structures
having any chimney, flue or stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove,
barbecue or other solid or liquid fuel burning equipment and devices, shall
have such chimney, flue or stovepipe equipped with an approved spark
arrester. All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially
constructed spark arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding %z
inch (12.5 mm)."
2. SECTION 1114 - Changes in Use or Occupancy
of Building or Structures is amended by adding a new Section 1114 —
Declaration of Intended Use, as follows:
"Section 1114 Declaration of Intended Use
Section 1114.1 When Required. When required by the chief with
the concurrence of the building official, any or all owners of any occupancy
may be required to record with the county recorder of the County of Orange
a legal instrument of intended use. This legal instrument shall be called a
Declaration of Intended Use. The Declaration of Intended Use shall be in
accordance with the requirements of this section. It shall specifically state,
by occupancy classification, all intended uses of all portions of the
occupancy and may not be modified or withdrawn without the approval of
the chief with the concurrence of the building official. Unapproved changes
of occupancy or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before the
building official and the chief or their designees. Such hearing shall be
conducted to rule on the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy and the
revocation of all permits issued to all owners, tenants, operators and
occupants of all portions of the occupancy. The Declaration of Intended
Use shall be binding on all present and future owners, tenants, operators and
occupants.
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Section 1114.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded
Declaration of Intended Use may be required to be filed with the building
official and the chief before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any
permits are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of
the occupancy."
3. SECTION 1115 - Development On Or Near Land
Containing or Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids,
Gases or Vapors is added as follows:
"Section 1115 Development On Or Near Land Containing or
Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors.
The chief may require the submittal for approval of geological studies,
evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar
documentation from a state - licensed and department approved individual or
firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which:
1. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304,800
mm) of a parcel of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas
well operation, petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or
chemical storage; or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or
flammable liquids, gases or vapors."
, 4. SECTION 1116 - Model Rocketry is added as
follows:
"Section 1116 Model Rocketry. All model rocket activities shall
comply with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Model
Rocketry. A permit from the chief is required prior to firing any model
rocket."
H. ARTICLE 25 - PLACES OF ASSEMBLY is amended by
deleting 2501.5 - Decorative Materials and replacing with new language,
amending 2501.16 - Maximum Occupant Load by adding a new section,
and adding a new section 2501.19 - Temporary and/or Portable Heaters, as
follows:
1. SECTION 2501.5 - Decorative Materials is deleted
and replaced with the following:
"Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials. Records of fire - retardant
treatment, as per the requirements of CCR Title 19, shall be maintained on
the premises by the owner, agent, proprietor or occupant."
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2. SECTION 2501.16.4 - Maximum Occupant Load
is amended by adding a new section as follows:
"Section 2501.16.4 Occupant Count. The supervisor of each
place of assembly shall have an effective system to keep count of the
number of occupants present in the assembly area. If the chief determines
at any time that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the
occupancy shall be cleared until an accurate count can be made."
3. SECTION 2501 - General is amended by adding a
new section 2501.19 as follows:
"Section 2501.19 Temporary and/or Portable Heaters. No
person shall place or operate or permit to be operated any temporary and/or
portable heater within a structure that uses any flammable or combustible
solids, liquids, or gases without a fire department permit."
I. ARTICLE 32 - TENTS, CANOPIES AND
TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES is amended by adding a
final paragraph to section 3201 - Scope, deleting section 3205.2 - Location
and Parking and substituting with new language, adding a new final
paragraph to Section 3207 - Flame Retardant Treatments, adding a new
final paragraph to section 3220 - Standby Personnel, and amending 3221 -
Housekeeping, as follows:
1. SECTION 3201 - Scope is amended by adding a
new final paragraph as follows:
"Section 3201 Scope. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
large and small tents, awnings and other fabric enclosures also apply (19
CCR Chapter 2)"
2. SECTION 3205.2 - Location and Parking is
deleted and replaced with the following:
"Section 3205.2 Location and Parking. Temporary membrane
structures, tents and canopies shall not be located within 20 feet (6,096 mm)
of property lines, buildings temporary membrane structures, other tents, and
canopies. For the purposes of determining required distances, support ropes
and guy wires shall be considered as part of the temporary membrane
structure, tent or canopy.
Exception: Separation distance between temporary
membrane structures, tents and canopies, not used for cooking, is not
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required when the aggregate area does not exceed 15,000 square feet
(1,393.5 mm
Vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent establishment shall be
parked at least 20 feet from any tent. All other vehicles shall be parked at
least 100 feet (30,480 mm) from any tent except vehicles parked on a public
street, which shall park at least 20 feet (6,096 mm) from any tent, per the
regulation of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR 312)."
3. SECTION 3207 - Flame Retardant Treatments is
amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
"The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tents,
awnings and other fabric enclosures also apply (19. CCR Chapter 2, Article
4)."
4. SECTION 3220 - Standby Personnel is amended
by adding a final paragraph as follows:
"Section 3220 Standby Personnel. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for standby personnel in tents with an occupant load of 500 or
more also apply (19 CCR 320)."
5. SECTION 3221 - Housekeeping is amended by
deleting "30 feet (9,144 mm)" and substituting "50 feet (15240 mm)" in its
place at each occurrence (19 CCR 326).
J. ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND THERMAL
INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is deleted and replaced with the following:
"ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND THERMAL
INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
Section 4701 - Scope. Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging
operations shall be in accordance with Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and
Agriculture Code of the State of California.
Section 4702 - Notification of Fumigation. The chief shall be
notified in writing at least 24 hours before any building, structure or ship is
to be closed in connection with the use of toxic or flammable fumigants."
K. ARTICLE 52 - MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL -
DISPENSING STATIONS is amended by adding a final sentence to
section 5202.3.1 - General and deleting section 5202.3.6 - Special
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1. SECTION 5202 - Flammable and Combustible
Liquid Motor Vehicle Fuel- Dispensing Stations is amended as follows:
SECTION 52023.1 - General is amended by adding a sentence to
the end of Section 5202.3.1 as follows:
"Section 5202.3.1 General. For locations where aboveground tanks
are-prohibited, see Section 7902.2.2.1."
SECTION 5202.3.6 - Special enclosures is deleted and replaced
with the following:
"Section 5202.3.6 Special enclosures. When installation of tanks
in accordance with Section 7902.6 is impractical, or because of property or
building limitations, tanks for Class I, II, or III -A liquids may be approved
by the chief for installation in buildings in special enclosures in accordance
with OCFA Guidelines and the following: (no further changes)."
L. ARTICLE 63 - REFRIGERATION is amended by
replacing "UFC Standard 79 -3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
M. ARTICLE 64 - STATIONARY LEAD - ACID
BATTERY SYSTEMS is amended by deleting section 6401 and
replacing with the following:
"Section 6401 Scope. Lead -acid battery systems having a liquid
capacity of more than 100 gallons (378.5 L) in sprinklered buildings or
more than 50 gallons (189.3 L) in unsprinklered buildings used for facility
standby power, emergency power, uninterrupted power supply, battery
storage warehouses where recharging occurs, or indoor storage of electric
carts /cars shall be in accordance with Article 64. Stationary lead -acid
battery systems with individual lead -acid batteries exceeding 20 gallons
(75.7 L) each shall also comply with Article 80."
N. ARTICLE 74 - COMPRESSED GASES is amended by
replacing "UFC Standard 79 -3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
O. ARTICLE 77 - EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is amended
as follows:
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1. SECTION 7701.1 - Scope is amended by
referencing Appendix VI -H rather than VI -F and adding the following
sentence at the end of the first paragraph:
"Section 7701.1 Scope. Appendix VI -H shall be used for
determining the location of magazines. Whenever the words "See
Appendix VI -H" appear, it shall mean "Apply Appendix VI -H. "
2. SECTION 7702.1.1 - Magazines required is
amended by adding a final sentence as follows:
"Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required. The regulations of the
State Fire Marshal for magazine quantity limitations also apply (19 CCR
1566.4)."
3. SECTION 7702.1.9 - Storage with other materials
is amended by adding a final sentence as follows:
"Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials. Blasting caps,
electric blasting caps, detonating primers and primed cartridges shall not be
stored in the same magazine with other explosives (19 CCR 1566.1)."
4. SECTION 7702.1.15 - Yard maintenance is
amended by deleting "25 feet" (7,620 mm) and substituting "50 feet"
(15,240 mm) in its place (19 CCR 1566.2).
5. SECTION 7702.2 - Retail Sales is amended by
adding a second paragraph to Section 7702.2.1 -- General as follows:
"Section 7702.2.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for magazines within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6)."
6. SECTION 7702.3 - Storage Magazines is amended
by adding the following paragraphs to Sections 7702.3.1 -- General and
7702.3.10 -- Indoor magazines:
"Section 77023.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for magazine classification, quantity limitations and construction
also apply. The provisions of this section may be used in place of the State
Fire Marshal regulations for classification and construction of magazines, if
determined to provide an acceptable alternative protection by the chief (19
CCR Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5).
Section 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for magazines within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6)."
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7. SECTION 7703.1 - Use and Handling is amended
by adding the following paragraphs to Sections 7703.1.7 Other regulations
and 7703.1.9 Premature detonation safeguards:
"Section 7703.1.7 Other regulations. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for use and handling of explosives also apply (19 CCR
Chapter 10, Subchapter 4).
Section 7703.1.9 Premature Detonation Safeguards. The
regulations of the State Fire Marshal for precautions against accidental
discharge also apply (19 CCR 1568.8)."
8. SECTION 7703.2.1 - Public Conveyance is
amended by adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
"Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for transportation of explosives, including transportation in
private passenger vehicles, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4,
Article 12)."
9. SECTION 7703.3.5 - Explosive materials
terminals is amended by adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
"Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials terminals. The regulations
of the State Fire Marshal for explosives at terminals also apply (19 CCR
Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9)."
10. SECTION 7703.5 - Safety Precautions for
Blasting Agents is amended by adding the following paragraphs to Sections
7703.5.3 - Construction and 7703.5.4 - Compounding and mixing, and by
adding a new Section 7703.5.7 - Requirements:
"Section 7703.5.3 Construction. Buildings or other facilities used
for the mixing of blasting agents shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter
10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
Section 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing. The regulations of
the State Fire Marshal for mixer design and blasting agent composition also
apply (19 CCR 1572.2 and 1572.3).
Section 7703.5.7 Requirements. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for blast hole loading, explosive initiation, and water gels, or slurry
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explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Articles 7, 8, 10
and 11; and Subchapter 5, Article 17)."
11. SECTION 7704.6.1 - Construction is deleted and
replaced as follows:
"Section 7704.6.1 Construction. Operating buildings or rooms
shall be constructed in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire
Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2) when quantities of
explosives exceed the exempt amounts as specified in the adopted Uniform
Building and Fire Codes."
12. SECTION 7704.7 - Operations is amended by
adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
"Section 7704.7 Operations. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for on -site or remote processing and storage of explosives,
including electrical regulations, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter
4)."
P. ARTICLE 78 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC
SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIALS is amended as follows:
1. SECTION 7801.3.1.4 - Displays is amended by
adding section 7801.3.1.4.1 - Firing, as follows:
"Section 7801.3.1.4.1 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be
electronically fired."
2. SECTION 7802 - Fireworks is amended by
deleting and replacing 7802.2 - Seizure of Fireworks, deleting 7802.3 -
Fireworks Prohibited, deleting Table 7802.3A - Minimum Mortar
Separation Distances without substitution, amending the first sentence of
Section 7802.3 - Prohibition; and, deleting Section 7802.4 - Displays and
replacing, as follows:
"Section 7802.2 Seizure of Fireworks. The Fire Chief shall have
the authority to seize, take, remove any fireworks stored, sold, offered for
sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of this code. Any
seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all
applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
Section 7802.3 Prohibited. The storage, use, sale, possession, and
handling of fireworks 1.4G, (commonly referred to as "Safe and Sane ")
and fireworks, 1.3G is prohibited.
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Exception: Fireworks, 1.4G and fireworks, 1.3G may be
part of an electronically fired public display when permitted and
conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.
Section 7802.4 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 chief (19 CCR 982)."
Q. ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS is amended as follows:
1. ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is amended by replacing "UFC Standard 79-
3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines" at every
occurrence.
2. SECTION 7902.1.9 — Additional Requirements
for Protected Aboveground Tanks is amended as follows:
"Section 7902.1.9 The installation of protected aboveground tanks
shall be in accordance with Section 7902.1.9 and the Orange County Fire
Authority Guidelines for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor Vehicle
Fuel- Dispensing Stations."
3. TABLE 7902.5 -C - Maximum Storage Height in
Control Area is amended by placing a footnote reference in the heading
of the last column adding footnote 1 as follows:
"Table 7902.5 -C (footnote) 1 In -rack protection shall be in
accordance with Table 7902.5 -H, 7902.5 -I.or 7902.5 -J."
4. SECTION 7904.5.1.7 - Static Protection is
amended to add the following paragraph at the end of the section:
"Section 7904.5.1.7 - Static Protection. Drag chains or similar
devices on tank vehicles shall not be used to meet the requirements of this
section for static protection."
R. ARTICLE 80 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS is amended
by replacing "UFC Standard 79 -3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at every occurrence and the following:
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1. SECTION 8001.33 - Hazardous Materials
Inventory Statement is amended by adding the following paragraph:
"Section 8001.3.3 Chemical Classification Packet. When required
by the chief, an Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classification
Packet shall be completed and approved prior to approval of architectural
and system plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the
premises."
2. SECTION 8001.15 - Exempt Amounts is amended
by deleting footnote 16 to Table 8001.15 - A.
3. SECTION 8001.15 - Exempt Amounts is amended
by adding a new section 8001.15.2 - Extremely Hazardous Substances as
follows:
"Section 8001.15.2 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person
shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in
excess of the disclosable amounts (see Section 25115 of the Health and
Safety Code) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed
property."
4. SECTION 8003.1 - General is amended adding a
paragraph between the first and second sentence in Section 8003.1.8 --
Standby Power, and deleting exceptions from 8003.3.1.3.5 - Treatment
Systems, as follows:
"Section 8003.1.8 Standby power. An emergency power system
shall be provided in Group H, Division 6 and Division 7 Occupancies."
5. SECTION 80033.13.5 - Treatment systems is
amended by deleting all 3 exceptions from 8003.3.1.3.5.1 - General.
S. ARTICLE 81 - HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE
STORAGE is amended as follows:
1. SECTION 8101.1 - Scope is amended by deleting
the last sentence regarding paper records.
T. ARTICLE 87 - FIRESAFETY DURING
CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND DEMOLITION OF A
BUILDING is amended as follows:
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1. SECTION 8704 - Firesafety during Construction
is amended by deleting the exception to Section 8704.2 - Access Roads and
replacing it with the following:
"Section 8704.2 Access Roads.
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Exception: Temporary access and water supplies for
construction of residential model projects may be approved in accordance
with Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for the Design and
Installation of Temporary Access and Fire Hydrants."
U. ARTICLE 90 - STANDARDS is amended by deleting the
following references in 9002 - UFC Standards: 10 -3 NFPA -13; 10-4 NFPA
13 -D; 10 -5 NFPA 13 -R; 10 -6 NFPA -14.
V. ARTICLE 91 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS is amended
by revising 9102 - Amendments to National Standards, by clarifying that
the standards and amendments apply to all systems in all occupancies, and
the following:
1. SECTION 9102.1 - NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, as
amended is further amended as follows:
a. Section 3 - 7 Performance is amended by
adding a second sentence as follows:
"Section 3 - The assignment of class designations or style
designation, or both, to notification appliance circuits shall be based on
their performance capabilities under normal (fault) conditions in
accordance with the requirements of Table 3 -7. The minimum voltage
drop for any circuit on the system shall not exceed 10 %."
2. SECTION 9102.7 - NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, as
amended is further amended as follows:
a. SECTION 3 - 9 - Fire Department
Connections is amended by addition of the following language at the end of
the first sentence:
"Section 3 - 9.2. Fire department connections shall be equipped with
listed plugs or caps, properly secured and arranged for removal by fire
departments and shall be protected from mechanical injury."
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b. SECTION 3 -9.3 is amended by addition of
the following language after the first sentence, with two exceptions, as
follows:
"Section 3 -93. Fire department connections shall be of an
approved type. The fire department connection shall contain a minimum of
two 2Y2" 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 chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall
be painted OSHA safety red.
Exception 1: When the fire sprinkler density design requires
500 gpm (including the interior hose stream demand) or greater, or a
standpipe system is included, four 2%z" inlets shall be provided.
Exception 2: The fire department connection may be located within
150 feet of a private fire hydrant providing the fire department connection
pipe is connected to the fire sprinlder system by a stand -alone pipe that
connects down -stream of the fire sprinkler system check valve."
c. Section 5- 3.1.5.1 - Thermal Sensitivity is
amended by addition of a second sentence, as follows:
"Section 5- 3.1.5.1 Thermal Sensitivity. When fire sprinlder
systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use other than
warehouses, fire sprinklers of the quick- response type shall be used."
d. SECTION 5- 6.5.2.2 - Obstructions to
Sprinlder Discharge Pattern Development is amended by deleting
exception 1 without replacement.
e. SECTION 5 14.1.1.4 - Valves Controlling
Sprinkler Systems is amended by deleting the section and substituting with
the following:
"Section 5 - 14.1.1.4 Valves . Controlling Sprinkler Systems.
Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they are operable
from the floor below. The center line of the valve shall be no more than 7
feet (2,134 mm) above finished floor."
f. SECTION 5 14.13 - Post Indicator
Valves is amended by adding a new subsection 5- 14.1.3.3 and exception,
as follows:
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"Section 5 - 14.1.3.3 Post indicating valve(s) shall be located not
less than 40 feet from the building served.
Exception: Where it is impractical to locate post indicating
valve(s) 40 feet from the building served, they shall be permitted to be
located closer, or wall post indicating valves used, providing they are set
in locations by blank walls or without openings of not less than 15 feet on
either side of the valve, clear to the roof, or permitted to be placed in valve
rooms accessible only from the exterior, or exterior risers providing they
are set in locations by blank walls or without openings of not less than 15
feet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to
approval by the authority having jurisdiction."
g. SECTION 5 14.1.5.1 - Sectional Valves is
amended by modifying the first sentence and adding a second sentence as
follows:
"Section 5 - 14.1.5.1. Sectional Valves. Large private fire service
main systems shall have post indicating sectional controlling valves at
appropriate points when the system serves more then five appurtenances in
order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or for
making of repairs or extensions. Note: A hydrant or a single fire line
service to a building counts as one appurtenance."
h. SECTION 5 15.2.3 - Arrangement is
amended by modifying the first sentence of section 5- 15.2.3.5, as follows:
"Section 5 - 15.2.3.5 Fire department connections shall be on the
street side of building and arranged so they are located immediately
adjacent to the approved fire department access road so that hose lines can
be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets w ithout interference from
nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department
connections."
i. SECTION 6 - 1.1 - General is amended by
modifying section 6 -1.1.3 by revising the first sentence of the second
paragraph and creating a new second sentence as follows:
"Section 6 - 1.1.3 Any other sizes or shapes giving equal or greater
sections modulus shall be acceptable when certified by a registered
professional engineer. Detailed structural calculations shall be submitted."
j. SECTION 6 - 1.3 - Powder Driven Studs
and Welding Studs is amended by deleting the first sentence of section 6-
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1.3.1 and replacing with new language, and deleting section 6 -1.3.2 and
replacing with new language, as follows:
"Section 6 -13.1 Welding studs, and the tools used for their
installation shall be listed.
Section 6 -1.3.2 The use of powder -driven studs is prohibited."
k. SECTION 6-4.5 - Sway Bracing is
amended by inserting a new paragraph after the second paragraph of section
6 -4.5.9 and modifying figure 6- 4.5.9, as follows:
"Section 6 -4.5.9 Earthquake bracing shall not be attached to light
structural members without a registered professional engineer's detail and
wet -stamp certifying compliance with NFPA 13, or through approval by the
specific truss manufacturer."
1. FIGURE 6 -4.5.9 is amended by deleting the
portion relating to lag screws.
m. SECTION 6 -4.7 - Hangers and Fasteners
Subject to Earthquakes is amended by deleting section 6 -4 -7.3 and
substituting with new language and deleting 6 -4 -7.4 in its entirety, as
follows:
"Section 6- 4.7.3. Lag screws shall not be used to attach braces to
the building structure."
n. SECTION 7 -1 - General is amended by the
addition of the following:
"Section 7 -1 General. 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 a minimum design area
of 3,000 square feet (279 m Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be
designed to Figure 7- 4.2.2.1.1 (d) curve "G ".
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at the time the
permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with
greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the new occupancy."
o. SECTION 7 -23.1 - General is amended by
the addition of a second paragraph to section 7- 2.3.1.1, as follows:
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"Section 7 - 2.3.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler
system design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as
approved by the chief:
1. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for
the appropriate pressure zone and multiplying the result by 0.433. The
result shall be certified by a professional engineer licensed in the State of
California;
2. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3. Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water flow test
form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water
agency or a professional engineer licensed in the State of California. The
result shall be adjusted in accordance with the graduated scaled found in
the guideline."
p. SECTION 8 - 1.1 - Working Plans is
amended by adding an additional sentence to item 43 of section 8- 1 -1 -1,
as follows:
"Section 8 - 1.1.1 Item 43. Flow test shall be completed within six
months of the plan submittal to Orange County Fire Authority."
3. SECTION 9102.8 - NFPA 13D, 1999 Edition,
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -and Two - Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes is added as follows:
a. SECTION 1 -5.1 - Devices, Materials,
Design and Installation is amended by the addition of the following
language after the first sentence in this section:
"Section 1 - 5.1 Devices, Materials, Design and Installation. At
least two spare fire sprinkler heads of each type, temperature rating, and
orifice size used in the system shall be kept on the premise in a location
approved by the Chief. Tools designed to remove and replace each
sprinkler head shall also be located with the spares."
b. SECTION 3 - 1 - Valves and Drains is
amended by deleting exception 1 without substitution.
c. SECTION 3 - 2 - Pressure Gauges is
deleted and substituted with the following:
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"Section 3 - Pressure Gauges. At least one water pressure gauge
shall be installed on the riser assembly."
d. Section 3 -6 - Alarms is amended with the
deletion of the exception and addition of the following language after the
first paragraph, including two new exceptions, as follows:
"Section 3 - Alarms. 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 Chief.
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 4 - 2 - Position of Sprinklers is
amended by adding an additional paragraph to section 4 -2.3, as follows:
• "Section 4 - 2.3 In rooms or areas with slopes, multiple beams or
construction features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed,
or the sprinkler head placement exceeds parameters specified in the
products listing, plans shall bear the wet -stamp of a registered professional
engineer certifying equal or greater protection than prescribed in the 1999
Edition of NFPA 13 D." •
f. Section 4 - 6 - Location of Sprinklers is
amended by deleting exception 3 and replacing it with a new exception 3,
deleting exception 5 without replacement, and adding an additional
paragraph after the last exception, as follows:
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"Section 4 -6 Location of Sprinklers. Exception 3: Sprinklers
may be omitted from open attached porches, carports and similar open
structures. Attached garages shall be protected with listed quick response
fire sprinklers spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1
m 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. .
Adding the following paragraph afler the last exception: All attics
shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick response heads
which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by access
scuttles or mechanical equipment."
4. SECTION 9102.9 - NFPA 13R, 1999 Edition,
Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and
Including Four Stories in Height is added as follows:
a. SECTION 2-4.6 - Alarms is amended as
follows:
"Section 2 - 4.6 Alarms. 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 1006.2.9.1.1 of the 2000 California Fire Code as
requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one
approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping
areas shall be minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound or a
minimum of 70 dBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be
audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not
connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible
devices shall be powered from an 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 2 - 5.1.7 - Position of Residential
Sprinklers is amended by addition of language at the end of the section 2-
5.1.7.3, as follows:
"Section 2 - 5.1.7.3 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the
response time and discharge are not unduly affected by obstructions such
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as ceiling slope, beams, or light fixtures. In rooms or areas with multiple
beams or construction features creating conditions where sprinklers are
obstructed, or the sprinkler head placement exceeds the maximum
allowable deflector distance specified in the products listing, plans shall
bear the wet -stamp of a registered professional engineer certifying equal
or greater protection that prescribed in the 1999 Edition of NFPA 13 R."
c. SECTION 2 - 6 - Location of Sprinklers
Exception 4 is amended as follows:
"Section 2 - 6 Location of Sprinklers. Exception 4: Sprinklers
may be omitted from penthouse equipment rooms, crawl spaces, floor
ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and other concealed spaces that are not
intended for living purposes or storage. Sprinklers may also be omitted
from attics, which are not located over dwelling units. When attics are
separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per the OCFA
amended NFPA 13D section on head locations in attics of single family
homes. All other attics shall be protected per 1999 edition of NFPA 13."
5. SECTION 9102.10 - NFPA 14, 2000 Edition,
Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systems is added
as follows:
a. SECTION 2 - 8.2 is deleted and replaced with
the following:
"Section 2 - 8.2 The fire department connection shall have a
minimum of two 21/2", 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 5 - 3.1 - Location of Hose
Connections, General is deleted and replaced with the following:
"Section 5 - 3.1 Location of Hose Connections, General Class I
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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Class 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."
6. SECTION 9102.11 - NFPA 20, 1999 Edition,
Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection is amended as
follows:
a. SECTION 2 - 14 - Water Flow Test
Devices is amended by deleting the first sentence of section 2- 14.1.2 and
adding additional language, as follows:
"Section 2 - 14.1.2 All new fire pump installations shall be
designed to test the pump and suction supply and determine that the
system is operating in accordance with the design. The flow shall continue
until flow has stabilized. (See 11- 2.6.3). The fire pump(s) shall be
designed to allow for testing of the fire pump(s) by both a listed and
approved exterior discharge test - header device(s) and a listed and
approved metering device that re- circulates the test water to the suction
line or returns the test water to the water source in accordance with
Appendix A -2- 14.1.2 and A -2- 14.2.1."
7. SECTION 9102.12 - NFPA 24, 1995 Edition,
Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is
amended as follows:
a. SECTION 1 - 5 - Installation Work is
deleted and replaced with the following:
"Section 1 - Installation Work. Installation work shall be done by
fully experienced and responsible contractors licensed in the state to do this
work. Work shall not begin until plans are approved and appropriate
permits secured."
b. SECTION 2 - 2 - Public Water Systems is
amended by deleting section 2 -2.6 and substituting with following new
language.
"Section 2 - 2.6 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water
systems shall be controlled by a post indicator valve of an approved type
and located not less than 40 feet from the building protected. Where the
water authority has regulations regarding the connection of private fire
service mains, they shall apply. Where the water authority requires back -
flow protection the following methods or assemblies are acceptable:
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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.
Exception: Where it is impractical to locate post indicating
valve(s) 40 feet from the building served, they shall be permitted to be
located closer, or wall post indicating valves used, providing they are set
in locations by blanks walls or without openings of not less than 15 feet on
either side of the valve, clear to the roof, or permitted to be placed in valve
rooms accessible only from the exterior, or exterior risers providing they
are set in locations by blanks walls or without openings of not less than 15
feet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to
approval by the authority having jurisdiction."
c. SECTION 2 -6 - Fire Department
Connection is amended by adding additional language to the end of the first
sentence of section 2 -6.2 and deleting and replacing section 2 -6.6, and
modifying the first sentence of section 2.6.9, as follows:
"Section 2 -6.2 Fire department connections shall be equipped with
listed plugs or caps, properly secured and arranged for removal by fire
departments and shall be protected from mechanical injury.
Section 2 -6.6 The fire department connection shall contain a
minimum of two 2%" 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 chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it
may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet
connections shall be painted OSHA safety red.
Exception 1: When the system design demand is 500 gpm, including
the interior hose stream demand, or greater, or a standpipe system is
included, four 2%" inlets shall be provided.
Exception 2: The fire department connection may be located within
150 feet of a private hydrant providing the fire department connection pipe
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is connected to the fire sprinkler system by a stand -alone pipe that connects
down - stream of the sprinkler system check valve.
Section 2.6.9 Fire department connections shall be on the street side
of building and arranged so they are located immediately adjacent to the
approved fire department access road 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."
d. SECTION 8 - 5 - Pipe Joint Assembly is
amended by modifying the first sentence in Section 8 -5.2 and adding
Section 8 -5.3 as follows:
"Section 8 - 5.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and
thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion - retarding material after
assembly and prior to poly -tube installation
Section 8 - 5.3 All bolts used in pipe joint assembly shall be
stainless steel."
e. SECTION 3 - 3 - Post Indicator Valves is
amended by deleting the exception in section 3 -3.2 and replacing with the
following:
"Section 3 - 3.2 Where it is impractical to locate post indicating
valve(s) 40 feet from the building served, they shall be permitted to be
located closer, or wall post indicating valves used providing they are set in
locations by blank walls, or without openings of not less than 15 feet on
either side of the valve, clear to the roof, or permitted to be placed in valve
rooms accessible only from the exterior, or exterior risers providing they
are set in locations by blanks walls or without openings of not less than 15
feet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to
approval by the authority having jurisdiction."
f. SECTION 3 - 5 - Sectional Valves is
amended by modifying the first sentence of section 3 -5.1 and adding a
second sentence as follows:
"Section 3 - 5.1 Large private fire service main systems shall have
post indicating sectional controlling valves after five appurtenances in
order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or for
making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line service to a -
building counts as one appurtenances."
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g. SECTION 7 -2 - Coating and Lining of
Buried Pipe is deleted and replaced with the following:
"Section 7 - 2 Coating and Lining of Buried Pipe. All ferrous
metal pipe shall be lined, and steel pipe shall be coated and wrapped, with
joints coated and wrapped after assembly. All ferrous pipe and fittings shall
be protected with a loose 8 -mill polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube
shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use.
Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section."
h. SECTION 8 - 6.2 - Methods of Restraining
Fire Mains is amended by adding a sentence at the end of section 8- 6 -2 -1,
as follows:
"Section 8 - 6.2.1 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."
i. SECTION 8 - 7 - Backfilling is amended by
revising section 8 -7.1 as follows:
"Section 8 - 7. 1 Backfill shall be well tamped in layers and wetted
under and around pipes —to prevent settlement or lateral movement.
Backfill shall consist of clean fill sand to a minimum 12" below and to a
minimum of 12" above the pipe."
W. APPENDIX I -B - LIFE - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR EXISTING HIGH -RISE BUILDINGS, is amended by deleting
Section 1 - Scope and replacing with new language and Section 6.1, item 2 -
Special Provisions and Alternatives, Automatic Sprinklers and substituting
with the following:
"Section 1 - SCOPE. These provisions apply to all existing high -
rise buildings constructed prior to the adoption of this appendix, each
having floors used for human occupancy located 75 feet (22,860 mm) or
more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Section 6.1, item 2 Automatic Sprinklers. An approved automatic
fire- extinguishing system shall be installed throughout the building in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V of
this code. In addition to the main water supply, a secondary on -site supply
of water equal to the hydraulically calculated sprinkler design demand plus
100 gallons (378.5 L) per minute additional for the total standpipe system
shall be provided. This supply shall be automatically available if the
principal supply fails and shall have a duration of 30 minutes.
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Sprinkler control valves and waterflow detecting devices shall be
provided at the lateral connection to the riser on each floor."
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X. APPENDIX II -A - SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS is amended by deleting section' 18 -
Unusual Circumstance and replacing with new language and adding new
sections: section 25 - Use of Equipment, section 26 - Notice of Spark
Arrester Requirement, and section 27 - Fuel Modification Requirements for
New Construction, as follows:
1. SECTION 18 - Unusual Circumstances is deleted
and replaced as follows:
"Section 18 - Unusual Circumstances
The chief may suspend enforcement and require reasonable
alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this article if he
determines in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources
agencies, California Native Plant Society and county- approved list of
wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with
the clearance of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this
appendix undesirable or impractical.
2. SECTION 25 - Use of Equipment is added as
follows:
"Section 25 - Use of Equipment
25.1 Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall
use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous
fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section
25.3 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed,
equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25.3.
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25.2 Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or
vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a
manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any
flammable material.
25.3 A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable
material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and
other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the
exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels
or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.
25.4 Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck
tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject
to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in
the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
25.5 Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all
exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust
bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical
condition."
3. SECTION 26 - Notice of Spark Arrester
Requirement is added as follows:
"SECTION 26 - Notice of Spark Arrester Requirement:
No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to any person any .
internal combustion engine subject to the provisions of Section 25 and not
subject to the provisions .of Section 13005 of the Health and Safety Code,
unless a written notice has been provided to the purchaser or bailee, at the ,
time of sale or at the time of entering into the lease or rental contract, stating
that it is a violation of the UFC to use or operate the engine in, upon or
adjoining any hazardous fire area, unless the engine is equipped with a
spark arrester as defined in Section 25, maintained in effective working
order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the
prevention of fire pursuant to Section 27."
4. SECTION 27 - Fuel Modification Requirements
for New Construction is added as follows:
"SECTION 27 - Fuel Modification Requirements for New
Construction: All new buildings to be built or installed in areas containing
combustible vegetation shall comply with the following:
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27.1 Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of any
tentative map.
27.2 Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
27.3 The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth
in the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
27.4 The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions
change. Any alterations to the fuel modification shall be approved by the
chief.
27.5 All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be
maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the
enforcement process outlined in Section 16."
Y. APPENDIX II -A -2 - SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION
AREAS/VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES is added,
as follows:
"APPENDIX II -A -2 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION
AREAS/VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.
Section 1 - Scope The existence of structures in, or adjacent to,
grass, brush -, or forest - covered lands poses a risk to life and property from
fires. This includes the risk of an uncontrolled fire spreading into structures,
fire exposures from adjacent structures, and structure fires spreading to
wildland fuels. In order to mitigate the risks in these Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, provide safeguards to prevent
fire from occurring, and to provide adequate fire protection facilities to
control the spread of fires, all buildings structures, and lands located within
Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be
in accordance with Appendix II -A -1.
Section 2 - Definitions
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or
more sides.
EXPOSED SIDES. 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
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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 perpendicular to this wall
shall also be considered "exposed sides" for the purpose of applying
requirements.
RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDITION. In Special Fire
Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, any existing
building undergoing construction/room addition within any 2 -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 this Appendix.
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREANERY HIGH FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is any geographic area designated by the
Chief which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography,
weather and structure density which potentially increases the possibility of
wildland conflagration fires.
UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE. Includes structures with a roof and
no more than one side and structures having no roof or other covering.
Unenclosed structures include patio covers, decks and balconies.
Section 3 - Authority
The Chief shall have the responsibility to designate all Special Fire
Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Section 4 - Fuel Modification Plans.
4.1 General. Fuel Modification plans shall be prepared in
accordance with this section.
4.2 Fuel Modification Plan. Preliminary fuel modification plans
for all improvements in areas containing combustible vegetation shall be
submitted to the chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of any
tentative map. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The
plans shall beet the criteria set forth in the Orange County Fire Authority
Fuel Modification Guidelines For High Fire Hazard Areas.
Exception: The Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the
Building Official, may waive the vicinity plan submittal requirements of
this section.
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4.3 Issuance of Grading or Building Permits. No grading permit
or, if no grading permit is to be issued, no building permit for new
construction, shall be issued prior to the submittal to and approval by the
Fire Authority of vicinity and fuel modification plans as required by this
Section.
Section 5 - Street Widths
The minimum width of private and public streets shall not be less
than 28 feet (8,534 mm). Private streets and driveways serving no more
than 3 dwellings and not exceeding 150 feet (45,720 mm) in length shall not
be less than 24 feet (7,315 mm) in width.
Section 6 - Building Construction Features
6.1. General. In addition to other relevant provision of the
adopted Building Code, all structures located within Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall also be in accordance
with Section 6.
6.2. Exterior Walls. The exposed side of exterior walls,
including enclosed accessory structures, shall be of non - combustible
materials or 1 -hour fire resistive construction for the exterior portion. No
openings shall be permitted in such walls.
EXCEPTION: 1 3/8 inch (34 mm) solid core doors, metal
doors, and multi - glazed windows and doors are permitted.
6.3. Attic and Foundation Ventilation Openings. Attic or
foundation ventilation openings in vertical walls and attic roof vents shall
not exceed 144 square inches (.09 m per opening and shall be covered
with metal louvers and '/ inch (6.25 nun) mesh corrosion- resistant metal
screen. Ventilation openings and access doors shall not be permitted on
the exposed side of the structure.
6.4. Unenclosed Accessory Structures. Unenclosed accessory
structures on the exposed side, with openings between the living area and
the accessory structure, shall be of noncombustible, one -hour fire - resistive
or heavy timber construction.
EXCEPTION 1: Where openings in the wall between the
living area and the accessory structure are protected by a fire assembly
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EXCEPTION 2: The walking surface of balconies and
decks may be constructed on non -rated materials.
EXCEPTION 3: In lieu of fire protection as outlined in
this section, accessory structures may be protected by an approved
residential automatic fire sprinkler system.
6.5. Property Lines. Structure on adjacent properties shall be 5
feet (1,524 mm) from property lines or shall be separated by a minimum
of 10 feet (3,048 mm).
EXCEPTION: Exterior walls with no openings are exempt
from requirements of this Section provided exterior portion of exterior
walls shall be of non - combustible or 1 -hour fire resistive construction.
6.6. Cornices, Eave Overhangs, Soffits and Exterior Balconies.
Cornices, eave overhangs, soffits, exterior balconies and similar
architectural appendages and projections on the exposed side of the
structure shall be of noncombustible construction or enclosed in one -hour
fire resistive material or heavy timber construction conforming to Section
605.6 of the UBC. Space between rafters at the roof overhangs shall be
protected by non - combustible materials or with double 2 inch (51 mm)
nominal solid blocking under the exterior wall covering. No ventilation
openings or other openings shall be permitted in eave overhangs, soffits,
between rafters at eaves or in other overhanging areas on the exposed side
of the structure.
6.7. Roof Coverings. Roof coverings on structures in Special
Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be as
follows:
a) New and Reconstruction. Roof Covering for new
construction and reconstruction shall, as a minimum, be a Class A roof
assembly.
b) Repairs and Additions. Repairs and additions of 10
percent or more of an existing roof area shall be with a Class A roof
covering.
6.8. Skylights. Skylights shall have a noncombustible frame
glazed with dual glazing of heat strengthened or fully tempered glass or
shall be a 3/ hour fire resistive assembly.
6.9. Automatic fire Extinguishing Systems. All new
construction and reconstructed structures located in Special Fire Protection
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Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be equipped with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
EXCEPTION: Accessory structures such as patio covers,
storage sheds, bridges, decks, carports, greenhouses or similar structures
are exempt from requirements of this section.
Section 7 - Exclusions from Special Fire Protection Area/Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
A property which is designated as being within a Special Fire
Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone may later be
excluded from within the Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone, upon a finding that inclusion of the property within
a Special Fire Protection AreaNery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and
the application of the requirements of this Appendix to the property are no
longer necessary for effective fire protection within the area to be
excluded.
The procedures for excluding a property from within a Special Fire
Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and the
requirements of this Appendix are set forth in Sections 8 and 9 below.
Upon determination that the property shall be excluded from the
Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the
property shall be relieved of further compliance with this Appendix.
Section 8 - Conditional Exclusions
The Fire Chief finds that, under the following circumstances, an
area previously designated, as being within a Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall:
8.1. No longer be included within a Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone because the requirements of
this Appendix are no longer necessary for effective fire protection within
the area to be excluded;
8.2. Be excluded from the requirements of this Appendix
because, as a result of its location and/or through required compliance
with the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Guidelines
in effect for the area as required by Section 11, the area will no longer be
in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone; and
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8.3. Be removed from the Special Fire Protection Area/Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.
The conditions for such an exclusion (the "Exclusion Conditions ")
shall be as follows:
8.3.1. A final subdivision or parcel map (a "Map ") for the
Property to be excluded has been recorded in the official records of the
County Recorder and that Map:
a. Clearly identifies the Property to be excluded;
and
b. Was approved subject to conditions of approval
which include those conditions described in Section 11;
8.3.2. Compliance with Section 11 Item 1 has been
certified by the Fire Chief as evidenced by its execution of a document in
substantially the form of Section 11; and
8.3.3. Application for revision of the Special Fire
Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map has been made
to the Fire Chief, accompanied by all required fees.
Section 9 - Petitions for Exclusions
A property within a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone may be excluded from the Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone under circumstances other
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9.1. The legal or equitable owner of the property petitions the
Fire Chief to have that property excluded from the Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and the requirements of this
Appendix.
9.2. The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial
evidence in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix are not
necessary for effective fire protection within the area to be excluded.
9.3. The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial
evidence in the record, that, as a result of its location and/or through
required compliance with the provisions of any applicable Fuel
Modification Zone Guidelines in effect for the area as required by Section
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11, the area will no longer be in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire
Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
9.4. The Fire Chief may impose such conditions on the removal
of properties from the Special Fire Protection Area/Very, High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones as may be required in order for the Fire Chief to make
these findings.
Section 10 - Additions to Special Fire Protection Area/Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
The Fire Chief may add areas to a Special Fire Protection
AreaNery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, including areas previously
removed pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 above, if the Fire Chief finds, upon
substantial evidence in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix
are required for effective fire protection within the area to be designated a
Special Fire Protection AreaNery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The
demonstrated failure of a property owner to substantially comply with any
of the conditions in Section 11 may constitute substantial evidence that
imposition of the requirements of this Appendix are required for effective
fire protection within the property to be re- designated as a Special Fire
Protection AreaNery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, provided that the
property meets all other state and local requirements for inclusion within a
Special Fire Protection AreaNery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Section 11 Required Conditions of Approval
11.1. There shall be created and maintained on and/or adjoining
the Property a fuel modification zone (the "Fuel Modification Zone ")
which meets all standard fuel modification requirements of the Fire Chief.
11.2. Compliance with any maintenance provisions of the
applicable fuel modification requirements shall be enforced pursuant to
the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Maintenance
Guidelines, if adopted by the Fire Chief, or through any other legal
remedy available to the Fire Chief including fees, liens, prosecution and so
forth.
11.3. Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a
homeowners' association:
a. The conditions, covenants and restrictions recorded
against all property within the homeowners' association shall require
specifically budgeted funds sufficient to meet the ongoing maintenance
obligations of the applicable fuel modification requirements.
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b. _ The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an
annual inspection conducted by a representative of the Fire Chief in order
to assure that the Fuel Modification Zone continues to be maintained in
compliance with the applicable fuel modification requirements. A
reasonable fee, to be established by the Fire Chief from time to time, may
be charged to each homeowners' association subject to the fuel
modification requirements to offset the costs of the annual inspection.
11.4 Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Special
Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be
constructed in compliance with all requirements of the Uniform Building
Code and Uniform Fire Code which are applicable to dwellings or
occupied structures which are built on lots within Special Fire Protection
Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones with the exception that
sprinklers shall not be required unless otherwise provided for by other
applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code or the Uniform Fire
Code. For purposes of this Section 11, adjoining means the first row of
buildings bordering a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone.
11.5 Before Certificate or Occupancy (or its equivalent) is
issued by the Fire Chief for any Adjoining Structure, all requirements of
Section 11 must first be satisfied to the satisfaction of the Fire Authority.
11.6 All construction within a tract which is to be removed from
a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall
have Class A roof assemblies.
Section 12 - Amendments to Special Fire Protection Area/Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
The Fire Chief shall cause an official map of the Special Fire
Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to be prepared.
The map shall be reviewed and updated on a three -year basis or more
frequently as deemed necessary. When a property is excluded from a
Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone or
added to a Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone, the Fire Chief shall cause the Special Fire Protection Area/Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map to be amended to reflect such
exclusion or addition."
Z. APPENDIX II - D — RIFLE RANGES is amended by
adding a second paragraph to SECTION 1 - Permits, as follows:
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"Section 1 - Permit. The requirement for a permit shall apply to
indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target ranges established, maintained
or operated for the discharging of a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun or
firearm."
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AA. APPENDIX II -E — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MANAGEMENT PLANS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INVENTORY STATEMENTS is deleted and replaced with the following:
"APPENDIX II -E CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION
PACKET. Hazardous materials inventories shall be submitted for approval
in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Chemical
Classification Packet."
BB. APPENDIX III-A - FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS
FOR BUILDINGS is amended by deleting the exception in 5.2 -- Buildings
Other than One- and Two - Family Dwellings and substituting the following:
"Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as
approved by the chief, may be allowed when the building is provided with
an approved automatic sprinkler system. The resulting fire flow shall not be
less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 L /min.)."
CC. APPENDIX III -B - FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS
AND DISTRIBUTION is amended, as follows:
"TABLE NO. A- IIIB -1 REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE FLOW MINIMUM NUMBER AVERAGE SPACING MAXIMUM DISTANCE
REQUIREMENTS OF HYDRANTS BETWEEN FROM ANY POINT ON
(GPM) HYDRANTS STREET OR FIRE
(FEET) 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 7 DEPARTMENT ACCESS
ROADWAY TO A
HYDRANT
1750 or less 1 500 250
1751 -2250 2 450 225
2251— 2500 3 450 225
2501 -3000 3 400 225
3001 — 4000 4 350 210
4001 — 5000 5 300 180
5001 — 5500 6 300 180
5501 — 6000 6 250 150
6001 — 7000 7 250 150
7001 or more 8 or more 200 120
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1. Spacing shall be reduced by 100 feet (30 480 mm) for dead -
end streets or roads.
2. Where streets are provided with median dividers which
cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets are
provided with four or more traffic lanes and having a traffic count of more
than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet
(152,200 mm) on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternate
basis up to a fire -flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute (26,495
L/min) and 400 feet (122,000 mm) for higher fire flow requirements.
3. Where new water mains are extended along streets where
hydrants are not needed for the protection of structures or similar fire
problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at a spacing not to exceed 1,000
feet (305,000 mm) to provide for transportation hazards.
4. Reduce by 50 feet (15,240 mm) for dead -end streets or
roads.
5. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute (3,785
L/min) or fraction thereof.
6. Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12,192 mm)
from any building with the exception of detached one- and two- family
dwellings.
7. In residential subdivisions, maximum hydrant spacing is 300
feet. This spacing may be increases to 600 feet (182,880 mm) if all homes
and attached garages are protected with automatic fire sprinklers systems
(13, 13D, or 13R) and fireflow requirements do not exceed 2,000 gpm."
DD. APPENDIX III -C - TESTING AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEMS is amended by adding a
new Section 4 to UFC Appendix Standard A III - C - 1 as follows:
"SECTION 4 - PRIVATE HYDRANT SYSTEMS
Section 4.1 Inspection and Testing. Private hydrant systems shall
be inspected and serviced annually, and the owner shall correct any
deficiencies immediately. Hydrants shall be flushed and the system shall be
flow tested to insure that the required water supply is available. All valves
shall be tested and operated. All gaskets and caps shall be inspected and the
hydrant paint shall be maintained in good condition. Hydrant blue -
reflective street markers and protective barriers shall be installed and
maintained in good - order."
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EE. APPENDIX VI -A - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
CLASSIFICATION is amended by adding the following beginning
paragraph to SECTION 1 - SCOPE:
"Section 1 - Scope. If confusion or conflict occurs with chemical
classification, final determination shall be in accordance with the Orange
County Fire Authority's chemical classification database."
9.50.095 Uniform Solar Energy Code Amendments. [§ 5 - 36]
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Solar Energy
Code adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. The first sentence of Section 106.0 (Violations and
Penalties) is amended to read as follows:
"Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this
Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both
fine and imprisonment."
B. All references to time periods in paragraph three of Section
106.0 (Violation and Penalties) are amended to read one hundred eighty
(180) days.
9.55.100 California Electrical Code Amendments. [§ 5 - 37]
The following amendments are made to the California Electrical
Code, as adopted pursuant to this chapter:
A. Section 303.1 (Issuance) of Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended by adding an
additional paragraph as the last paragraph of Section 303.1 to read as
follows:
"Electrical permits shall be issued only to state and city licensed
contractors or their respective authorized representative, but only to the
extent and for the work the applicant is licensed by the State of California
to perform."
B. Section 303.4 (Expiration) of Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended to read as
follows:
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"303.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official
under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become
null and void, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the
building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at
any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before
such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do
so, and the fee therefore shall be the full amount of the original permit,
excluding any plan review fees for such work, provided no changes have
been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such
work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not
exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit requiring plan
review after expiration, the permittee shall pay the full amount of the
original permit and the appropriate plan review fees.
A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an
extension of the time within which work may be commenced under the
permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time
required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building
official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not
exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action
from being taken."
C. Section 304.1 (Permit Fees) of Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended to read as
follows:
"304.1 Permit Fees. The fee for each electrical permit shall be as
established by the City Council."
D. Section 304.2 (Plan Review Fees) of Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended
to read as follows:
"304.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required
to be submitted by Subsection 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the
time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review
fees for Electrical Work shall be as established by the City Council.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan
review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate as
established by the City Council."
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E. Section 304.4.2 (Fee) of Uniform Administrative Code
Provisions, National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
"304.4.2 Fee. No electrical work for which a permit is required
shall be commenced in any building or premises until a permit to do such
work shall have been first obtained. Where work for which a permit is
required by this Code is started or commences prior to obtaining a permit,
the total fees as herein specified shall be double the payment of such fees
and shall not relieve the applicant from complying with the requirements
of this Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties
prescribed herein.
• Exception: Double fees will not be assessed for emergency repair
or installation done outside of normal working hours and permit
application is made within two working days after commencement of
emergency work."
F. Section 305.5 (Reinspections) of Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical Code, is amended
by amending the fourth paragraph to read as follows:
"To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application
therefor in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose, and pay the
reinspection fee as established by the City Council."
G. Section 305.6 (Miscellaneous Requirements) is added to
the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, National Electrical
Code, to read as follows:
"Miscellaneous Requirements. The following requirements shall
be adhered to by all applicants requesting inspections in accordance with
Section 305:
1. Approval of Equipment. All appliances and equipment
shall be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory,
equal to, but not limited to, Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and approved
by the building official.
2. Used Materials. Previously used materials shall not be re-
used without the written approval obtained in advance from the building
official.
3. Nameplates. The maker's nameplate, trademark, or other
identification symbol shall be placed on the outside, where it is visible at
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time of inspection, on all electrical materials, devices, appliances, fittings,
and equipment used or installed under the provisions of this code."
H. Section 110 - 5 (Conductors) of such Electrical Code 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.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the building
official for feeder lines only on an individual case basis where adequate
safety measures can be ensured."
I. Section 210 - 23(a) 15 and 20 Ampere Branch Circuits
of said Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
"210 - 23(a) 15 and 20 Ampere Branch Circuits. A 15 ampere
branch circuit shall be permitted to supply only wall or ceiling lighting
fixtures to an individual fixed appliance. A 20, ampere branch circuit shall
be permitted to supply lighting outlets, receptacle outlets, fixed appliances
or a combination of same. The total rating of fixed appliances supplied by
such circuit shall not exceed 50% of the rating of the branch circuit. The
rating of a single fixed appliance supplied by an individual branch circuit
shall not exceed 80% of the rating of the circuit.
Exception: The small appliance branch circuits required in a
dwelling unit(s) by Section 220 -4(b) shall supply only the receptacle
outlets specified in that Section."
J. Section 220 -4 (Branch Circuits Required) of such
Electrical Code is amended by adding subsection 220.4(e) Food
grinder branch circuit to read as follows:
"(e) Food waste grinder branch circuit. Each dwelling unit
shall have installed therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit.
Said circuit shall be provided with an indicating type switch located in the
wall adjacent to the sink or cabinet."
K. - Section 230 - 24 (Clearances) of such Electrical Code are
hereby amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Prohibited Locations. Panels and switchboards
containing overcurrent devices shall not be located in any closet, cabinet,
toilet room or room containing a lavatory."
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L. Subdivisions (1) and (2) of Subsection (b) of Section
230-42 (Size and Rating) of such Electrical Code are hereby amended to
read as follows:
" (1) 100 ampere for a 3 -wire service to a one family dwelling,
apartment, or condominium unit with six or more 2 -wire branch circuits.
(2) 100 ampere for a 3 -wire service to a one family dwelling,
apartment, or condominium unit with an initial net computed load of 10
KVA or more."
M. Subsection (c) (Concrete- Encased Electrode) of Section
250 -81 (Grounding Electrode System) of such Electrical Code is
amended to read as follows:
"(c) Concrete - Encased Electrode. An electrode encased by at
least 2 inches (50.8 mm) of concrete; located within in and near the
bottom of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with the
earth, consisting of at least 20 feet (6.1 m) of bare copper conductor sized
per Table 250 -94 and not less than No. 4 A.W.G. If a splice is necessary,
it shall be made with a device approved by the building official."
N. Section 250 -81 (Grounding Electrode System) of such
Electrical Code is amended by adding Subsection (e) (Required
Systems) to read as follows:
"(e) Required Systems. In all new construction and additions
requiring relocation of electrical service equipment, an electrical
grounding system shall be installed per Subsection (a) and (c) of this
Section."
. 0. Section 250 - 112 (To Grounding Electrode) of such
Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
"250 - 112. To Grounding Electrode. The connection of a
grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode shall be made at a
readily accessible point as determined by the building official, and in a
manner which will assure a permanent and effective ground. Where
necessary to assure this for a metal piping system used as a grounding
electrode, effective bonding shall be provided around insulated joints and
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sections and around any equipment that is likely to be disconnected for
repairs or replacement. Bonding conductors shall be of sufficient length to
permit removal of such equipment while retaining the integrity of the
bond.
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Exception: An encased or buried connection to a concrete -
encased, driven, or buried grounding electrode shall not be required to be
accessible."
P. Section 300 - 6(b) (In Concrete or in Direct Contact with
the Earth) of such Electrical Code is amended by adding the following
paragraph to read as follows:
"All earth within the City of Seal Beach is corrosive, unless the
applicant proves to the satisfaction of the building official the specific
earth is not corrosive for the installation of the above noted electrical items
in contact with or buried in the earth. Unless otherwise authorized by the
building official, all such items embedded in the earth shall be protected
by at least double, spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil plastic
tape (total 40 mils cover), or approved equal. "
Q. Section 310 - 14 (Aluminum Conductor Material) of such
Electrical Code is amended by adding subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Aluminum Conductor Installation. Aluminum
conductors smaller than No. 4 A.W.G. shall be installed under continuous
inspection by a special inspector approved by the building official."
R. Section 310 - 16 Continuous Inspection of Aluminum
Wiring is added to said Electrical Code to read as follows:
"310 - 16. Continuous Inspection of Aluminum Wiring.
Aluminum conductors of No. 6 or smaller shall require continuous
inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the building
official for proper torquing of connections at their termination points."
S. Section 336 - 4 (Uses Permitted) of such Electrical Code is
amended to read as follows:
"Section 336 Uses Permitted. Type NM and Type NMC
cables shall be permitted to be used in single family dwellings and other
, non - residential structures, except as prohibited in Section 336 -5. Where
installed in cable trays, cables shall be identified for this use.
(FPN): See Section 310 -10 for temperature limitation of
conductors.
(a) Type NM. Type NM cable shall be permitted for both
exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations. It shall be
permissible to install or fish type NM cable in air voids in masonry block
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or tile walls where' such walls are not exposed or subject to excessive
moisture or dampness.
(b) Type NMC. Type NMC cable shall be permitted:
(1) for both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist,
damp, or corrosive locations;
(2) in outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile;
(3) in a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or adobe,
protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at least 1/16" (1.59 mm)
thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish."
T. Subsection (a) (Type NM, NMC and NMS) of Section
336 -5 (Uses Not Permitted) of such Electrical Code is amended to read _
as follows:
" (a) Type NM or NMC. Types NM and NMC cables shall not
be used:
(1) in any dwelling or structure exceeding three floors
above grade;
(2) as service- entrance cable;
(3) in commercial garages having hazardous
(classified) locations as provided in Section 511 -3;
(4) in theaters and similar locations, except as provided
in Article 518, Places of Assembly;
(5) in motion picture studios;
(6) in storage battery rooms;
_ (7) in hoiseways;
(8) embedded in poured cement, concrete or aggregate;
(9) in any hazardous (classified) location except as
permitted in Section 501 -4(b) Exception;
(10) in any commercial, industrial, or multiple family
dwelling units;
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(11) in any building required to be of noncombustible
construction;
(12) in unenclosed locations of private garages or
carports;
(13) in any circuits of 220 volts or more;
(14) in any areas where exposed to mechanical damage
or the elements.
For the purpose of this article, the first floor of a building shall be
that floor which is designed for human habitation and which has 50
percent or more of its perimeter, level with, or above finished grade of the
exterior wall line."
U. Section 370 -4 (Metal Boxes) of such Electrical Code is
amended by adding Subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Boxes used in walls required to be of fire resistive
construction shall be of metal or other approved noncombustible
material."
9.55.105 Uniform Administrative Code Amendments. [§ 5 -38]
The following amendments are made to the Uniform
Administrative Code as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section
5 -1:
A. Chapter 2 is amended by deleting Section 202.3 (Right of
Entry) and substituting the following:
"202.3 Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an
inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code, or whenever the
Building Official, the Health Officer, or their authorized representatives
have reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon
any premises any condition which makes such building or premises sub-
. standard, as defined in 202 of this Code, the Building Official, the
Health Officer, or their authorized representatives may enter such building
premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty
imposed upon the Building Official or the Health Officer by this code;
provided that, if such building or premises be occupied, they shall first
present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or
premises be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate
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the owners or other persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Building Official,
the Health Officer or their authorized representatives shall have recourse
to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the
Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized representatives for
the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
subject to punishment in accordance with Section 1 -8 of the Code of the
City of Seal Beach." .
B. Chapter 3 is amended by amending Section 301.2.1
(Building Permits) to read as follows:
"301.2.1 Building Permits. Building permits shall not be
required for those items exempted by the Seal Beach Municipal Code."
C. Chapter 3 is amended by adding Section 303.6
(Qualifications of Permittee) to read as follows:
"303.6 Qualifications of Permittee. No person shall be issued a
permit under this Chapter until a valid California Contractor's License of
the correct classification is presented to the Building Official.
EXCEPTION: Owner - builder permit may be issued for a Group
R, Division 3, or Group U occupancy with the approval of the Building
Official."
. D. Chapter 3 is amended by amending Section 304.1 (Fees —
General) to read as follows:
"304.1 Fees — General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with
the most recent adopted resolution of the Seal Beach City Council."
E. Chapter 3 is amended by deleting Section 304.2 Permit
Fees, Section 304.3, Plan Review Fees and Section 304.5.2 Fee in their
• entirety.
F. Chapter 3 is amended by deleting Table 3 -A through
Table 3 - in their entirety. _
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9.55.110 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings Amendments. [§ 5 - 39]
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted pursuant to Chapter 5,
Article 1, Section 5 -1:
A. Chapter 2 is amended by adding an additional paragraph
to Section 201.3 (Right of Entry) to read as follows:
"No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the
Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized representatives for
the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
subject to punishment in accordance with the Seal Beach Municipal
Code."
9.55.115 Uniform Sign Code Amendments. [§ 5 - 40]
The following amendments are made to the Uniform Sign Code as
adopted pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5 -1:
A. Chapter 1 is amended by adding an additional paragraph
to Section 103.2 (Right of Entry) to read as follows:
"No owner or occupant or any other person having charge,, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail to neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the
Building Official, the Health Officer or their authorized representatives for
the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. Any
person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
subject to punishment in accordance with the Seal Beach Municipal
Code."
9.55.120 Exception for "R Occupancy." [§ 5
The following shall apply to "R" Occupancies with one thousand
(1,000) square feet of floor area or less, containing not more than two (2)
bedrooms having.no natural gas fired appliances, having no fixed window
security guards, and provided with a private security system for the
community. In addition, this section shall apply only to planned adult
communities, construction prior to 1966 in which each individual dwelling
unit is equipped with an approved smoke detector device:
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A. Patio Covers. Patio covers may be constructed that are
open on one (1) side only. Said side may be provided with decorative
pierced concrete block which is approximately fifty percent (50 %) open
and unobstructed.
B. Exit Facilities. Every sleeping room need not be provided
with window or exterior door approved for emergency exit or rescue,
provided a permanently mounted approved smoke detection device be
installed with the dwelling unit.
C. Light and Ventilation. In lieu of natural light and
ventilation, a mechanical ventilation system may be substituted that shall
be capable of providing two (2) air charges per hour in all habitable
rooms, and in rooms used for sleeping. One fifth (1/5) of the air supply
shall be taken from outside of the dwelling.
D. Repair Provisions to Non - conforming Existing Dwelling
Units.
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-1. Existing patio roof covers may be repaired or
replaced with materials as originally constructed or reconstructed with
other approved materials providing they meet the design requirements as
specified in Chapter 25, 27 and 32 and Section 4902, Uniform Building
Code, 1976 Edition.
2. Existing aluminum and glass window walls and/or
decorative pierced concrete block with wall covering on inside may
substantially remain as originally constructed but must not be altered
during the repair process or said wall areas will be required to meet
applicable requirements.
9.55.125 Sandblasting. [§ 5
A. Permit Required. No person shall engage in sandblasting
the outside of any building or structure in the city without first obtaining a
permit to do so from the building official.
B. Such permit is required for the purpose of placing the city
on notice regarding intended sandblasting operations, thus making
possible the inspection of sandblasting operations in the city so that
sandblasting regulations enacted for the protection of the health and
property of members of the public may effectively be enforced.
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C. No sandblasting permit shall be issued to any person not
licensed or otherwise prohibited by state law from engaging in
sandblasting operations.
D. A separate permit shall be required for each separate
premise, court or group of structures to be sandblasted. More than one
actual building or structure may be included on a single permit if all said
buildings or structures are on one lot or one contiguous parcel of land.
E. Application for Permit. Each permit application shall
contain the following information:
1. The name and address of the person or company
applying for the permit.
2. The name and address of the foreman or person
who will be actually directing the job for the applicant.
3. The location of the job.
4. The building or structure or portion thereof to be
sandblasted.
5. The estimated length of time of the job.
6. A statement of the amount of the applicant's public
liability and property damage insurance, giving the name and address of
the company issuing the policy.
7. Such other information as the building official shall
reasonably require to aid proper inspection and enforcement of city
sandblasting regulations.
F. Inspection Fee. No sandblasting permit shall be issued
prior to the payment of an inspection fee set forth in the fee schedule. No
checking fee or other type of additional fee shall be required.
G. Notice of Sandblasting. Any person conducting
sandblasting in the city shall, not less than twenty -four (24) hours prior to
said sandblasting, deliver to each residence or business establishment
within 100 feet of all buildings or structures to be sandblasted, a written
notice in a form provided by the building official.
H. Dry Sandblasting. No person shall engage in "dry"
sandblasting in the city in the absence of written special permission from
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the building official. Said special permission to be granted only if the
particular circumstances of the job make wet sandblasting impractical.
I. Hours. No person shall engage in sandblasting before 8:00
a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. of any day, or on Sunday or legal holidays, in any
neighborhood that is exclusively a residential neighborhood or upon any
structure which is within 100 feet of any inhabited single or multi -unit
residential dwelling. All clean-up work must be done before 5:00 p.m.
In commercial areas, sandblasting is to be done from 11:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All clean-up must be done by and/or before 7:00 p.m.
J. Property Protection. No person shall engage in
sandblasting, liquid washing, compressed air cleaning or steam cleaning of
exterior surfaces of buildings without first protecting adjacent property,
public streets and pedestrian walkway areas by erecting canvas or other
suitable barriers sufficient to protect them from the sandblasting or
blowing of and/or water.
9.55.130 Nonsubdivision Development Standards. [ §§ 5 -117 thru
5 -120]
A. Construction of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks.
1. Requirements. Any person constructing or
arranging for the construction of any commercial building, industrial
building, residential building or any other facility, or addition thereto,
exceeding 400 square feet in floor area, who is not otherwise required to
make the improvements enumerated herein, shall provide for the
construction of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pavement on the
one -half of the street and alley abutting the lot on which the building or
facility is to be constructed in accordance with the standard specifications
of the city engineer unless adequate concrete curbs, gutter, sidewalks and
pavement already exist along all streets and alleys abutting the lot on
which the building or facility is to be constructed, except as provided in
paragraph B below.
Curbs, gutters and sidewalks required to be
constructed by this section shall be located within the street right -of -way
at the locations and grades established by the city engineer.
2. Delay of Construction. Notwithstanding any other
- provision of this article, the city engineer may delay the construction of
curbs, gutters and/or sidewalks and pavement upon determining that the
street grade cannot be readily established or when on a block by block
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basis in the immediate vicinity of the proposed development appears to the
engineer to be imminent, provided the property owner posts a cash bond
with the city insuring the construction may be performed in a more
efficient and expeditious manner.
3. Improvement Procedure.
a. Any person required to make improvements
by the provisions of this section shall file with the city engineer a bond in
such amount as the city engineer shall estimate and determine to be
necessary to complete all of the improvements required.
b. Such bond may be either a cash bond or a
bond executed by a company authorized to act as a surety in this state.
The bond shall be payable to the city and be conditioned upon the faithful
performance of any and all work required to be done and should the work
not be done or completed within the time specified, the city may, at its
option, cause the same to be done or completed, and the parties executing
the bond shall be firmly bound under a continuing obligation for the
payment of all necessary costs and expenses incurred in the construction
thereof. The bond shall be executed by the owner of the lot as principal
and, if a surety bond, shall also be executed by a corporation authorized to
act as a surety under the laws of the State of California.
4. Approval and Acceptance by Building Official.
The building official shall deny final approval and acceptance on final
public utility connections to any commercial building, industrial buildings,
residential building, or any other facility until such concrete curbs and
gutters, or concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pavement exist or are
constructed, or their construction is guaranteed by cash deposited with the
City in a sum determined by the City Engineer, based upon the number of
lineal feet of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pavement to be
installed.
Whenever the owner elects to deposit a cash bond,
the city is authorized in the event of any default on his part to use any or
all of the deposit money to cause all of the required work to be done or
completed and for payment of all costs and expenses therefore. 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
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bond in an amount estimated and determined by the city engineer to be
adequate to assure the completion of the required improvement remaining
to be made.
B. Existing Public Utilities.
1. Required. Any person constructing or arranging for
the construction of any commercial building, industrial building,
residential building, or addition thereto exceeding two thousand square
feet in floor area, shall be required to replace existing public utilities
facilities such as street lighting, water and sewer lines, and. related
appurtenances serving the property if in the determination of the city
engineer the existing public utilities facilities are insufficient to
accommodate such construction.
C. Future Undergrounding of Utilities.
Any person constructing or arranging for the construction
of any commercial building, industrial building, residential building or any
other facility, or addition thereto, exceeding 400 square feet in floor area
or ground area, or any accessory building having an area greater than 400
square feet, shall provide for future underground power and telephone
connections. Undergrounding facilities shall consist of conduits
acceptable to the city engineer running from the power panel and/or
telephone line hookup to the appropriate utility easement, alley, or street
as determined by the city engineer.
D. Development Fee for Park and Recreation Facilities. Any
person constructing or arranging for the construction of any residential
dwelling unit shall, through the payment of a fee, provide at least in part
for the park and recreational needs of the proposed development's
inhabitants.
The amount of the park and recreation fee to be levied
pursuant to this section shall be as adopted by the city council on a
dwelling unit basis. The building official shall not issue a building permit
until such fee has been paid to the city.
Provided, however, that the net increase in the number of
dwelling units situated upon a lot shall be used in determining the fee to be
levied under the provisions of this section, and provided further that this
section shall not apply to any property the subdivision of which has caused
either the dedication of parkland or the payment of a fee in lieu thereof.
9.55.135 Plan Checks for Structures Housing X -Ray Equipment.
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[ §§ 5 -150 thru 5 -153]
A. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the
terms of this section:
1. "Health Officer" means the County Health Officer
or such person's designee.
2. "X -ray Machine" means any radiation machine or
device capable of producing ionizing radiation when associated control
devices are operated.
B. Review and Approval.
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
construction, conversion or alteration of a building or enclosure in which
an x -ray machine is to be housed, the applicant shall receive approval
from the Environmental Health Division of the Orange County Health
Care Agency.
2. The health officer shall review the plans and
shielding specifications required to be submitted pursuant to this chapter
and shall either approve the plans and shielding specifications or indicate
the modifications required to bring those plans and shielding
specifications into compliance with the requirements of the Radiation
Control Law, Division 20, Chapter 7.6, California Health and Safety
Code, and any regulations enacted pursuant thereto."
Section 14. Continuation of Existing Law. Where substantially the same as existing
law, the above amendments shall be considered a continuation of existing law and not a
new enactment.
Sectionl 5. - Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance or any part thereof. 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 thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
unconstitutional.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach at a meeting thereof held on the day of
, 200_.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
1, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance is an original copy of Ordinance Number on file in
the office of the City Clerk, introduced at a meeting held on the
day of , 200_, and passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting held on the
day of , 200_ by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
and do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number has been published pursuant
to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 2836.
City Clerk
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