Ordinance Number 772331
ORDINANCE NO. 772
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE—
ADOPTING UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994 EDITION
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "FIRE
PREVENTION" OF TITLE 4 "PUBLIC SAFETY" RELATING TO
ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994
EDITION, WITH APPENDICES; THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
STANDARDS 1994 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES; AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
The following changes and modifications to the 1994 Uniform Fire Code, as
recommended by the city building official, are hereby found to be reasonably
necessary due to the following local conditions for housing.
A. UFC Section 1003.2.2 Required Installation of Automatic Fire -
Extinguishing Systems, All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3,
and Group U (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 904.2) is amended
by deleting the words "Division 3, and Group U," and adding an item 6
and adding Group U Occupancies to this section as follows:
Section 1003.2.2 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 m2) or more than 2 stories in height.
For the purpose of this section, area separation walls shall not define separate
buildings.
B. UFC Section 1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies (impacts corresponding
Title 24 Section 904.2) is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
Section 1003.2.8.1 Group R Occupancies, other than Group R, Division 3
Detached One- and Two -Family Dwellings. All new Group R Occupancies,
other than Group R, Division 3 detached one- and two-family dwellings 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.
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For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not
define separate buildings.
Section 1003.2.8.2 Group R, Division 3, One- and Two -Family Dwellings. All
new Group R, Division 3 detached one- and two-family dwellings 5,500
square feet (511 m2) or larger in area shall be equipped with an approved
automatic residential fire sprinkler system. Residential or quick -response
standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling portion of the building.
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.
C. UFC Section 1003.2 Required Installations (impacts corresponding Title
24 Section 904.2) is hereby amended by adding Section 1003.2.9 as
follows:
Section 1003.2.9 All Occupancies, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. In
addition to all other relevant provisions of this code and amendments
thereto, all new construction and reconstructed structures located in Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be equipped with an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods
of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater, are
also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme
drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose
the area to large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Water demand in this densely populated area far
exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although
population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply does not.
3. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread
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of even small fires originating in high density housing or vegetation.
These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of
fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems will
supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate
protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling
the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will. -Aso
reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition, which is common in the City of San Juan
Capistrano and throughout Orange County.
2. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and
makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire -extinguishing
systems to protect occupants and property.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in an area of high seismic
activity. The Newport -Inglewood Fault, located west of the city, poses
the greatest hazard to life and property. It is believed that this fault is
capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
Because of the degree of city's urbanization and close proximity to a
major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to ground
shaking is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake, fire department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires would be
complicated and in some cases impossible. On-site fire -extinguishing
systems would provide a degree of protection from fires even if water
mains are damaged or destroyed.
D. UFC Section 1004 - STANDPIPES (impacts corresponding Title 24
Section 904.5) is hereby amended by deleting Section 1004.2 Required
Installation and substituting 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.
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Required access doors shall be located in the exterior wall of the building and
shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be
not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2-1/2 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 water when the sprinklered system, or a portion
of the system that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut off.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition, which is common in the City of San Juan
Capistrano and Orange County.
2. Large commercial/ industrial buildings, with a horizontal dimension of
300 feet or greater, create an unusual topographical condition. Portions
of these buildings cannot be reached with a fire hose line on initial
attack.
3. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and
makes it necessary to provide additional on-site fire fighting resources.
E. UFC Section 1008 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH-RISE
BUILDINGS (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 403) is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 1008.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable requirements of
these regulations, the provisions of this section have been amended to
identify high-rise buildings as any structure 55 feet or greater in height
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. This section
also requires a roof -top emergency access and evacuation facility on all
buildings 75 feet or greater in height with an occupancy classification of
Group B, or Group R, Division 1. Optional provisions are provided for
buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Topographical conditions:
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1. The City of San Juan Capistrano has an urban atmosphere which is
reflected in building and building complex design and features.
Landscaping and other building features often preclude or greatly limit
approach or operational access by fire department vehicles. The UBC
high-rise provisions were developed to provide for fire department
laddering capabilities and response time in a downtown Los Angeles or
New York City setting. These older cities typically have high-rise
buildings which are constructed close to the street, but in San Juan
Capistrano and Orange County, high-rise buildings typically have side
yards and landscaping.
2. The high-rise building itself creates an unusual topographical
condition. High-rise building firehistory shows that many people
evacuate to the roof area, especially if they are above the fire floor.
Utilization of helicopters is very common in these types of fires and is
often the only method which can be used for evacuation or access to
the fire.
F. Article 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (impacts
corresponding Title 24 Section 3102). Section 1109 - CONTROL OF
SOURCES OF IGNITION has been amended to require chimney spark
arresters on all new devices that burn any solid or liquid fuel. This
protection is necessary because of the area climatic conditions.
Climatic conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods
of high temperatures with little or no precipitation, which causes
extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials.
2. The City of San Juan Capistrano is also subject to extreme foehn (Santa
Ana) wind conditions which further contribute to drying and rapid
spread of fire.
3. These climatic conditions combine to create a unique situation where
vegetation and building materials are the driest during the winter
months. Fireplaces are most frequently used during this time, and
flying embers become a hazard for building materials or vegetation in
the general area.
G. UFC Section 5202 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Vehicle
Fuel -Dispensing Stations is amended to let the chief approve
temporary aboveground fuel tanks within certain guidelines which are
consistent with motor vehicle fuel dispensing from exterior storage
aboveground tanks.
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These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Geological conditions:
1. The City is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport -
Inglewood Fault is close to the City, and poses the greatest hazard to life
and property. 'It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a
maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the degree of
the City's urbanization and close proximity to a major fault, the risk of
a potential spill of flammable/ combustible liquids at these locations is
considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake, fire department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires and spills of
flammable combustible liquids would be complicated and in some
cases impossible.
TopoUaphical conditions:
1. The City has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and
building complex design and features.
Landscaping and other building features often preclude or greatly limit
approach or operational access by fire department vehicles. With the
dense urban areas close together, the chance of a spill or spread of such
chemicals is a considerable threat.
H. UFC Article 64 Stationary Lead -acid Battery Systems is added to be
consistent with the 1995 Uniform Fire Code Supplement.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Geological conditions:
1. The City is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport -
Inglewood Fault is close to the City, and poses the greatest hazard to life
and property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a
maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the City's
urbanization and close proximity to a major fault, the risk of a
potential hazardous spill of battery acid is considerable at these
locations, along with power interruptions which could affect the safety
and operations of such sites.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake, fire department resources would
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be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires and spills of
battery acid at such sites would be complicated and in some cases
impossible.
I. UFC Article 80 Hazardous Materials, Section 8001 Exterior Storage is
added to be consistent with the 1995 Uniform Fire Code Supplement..
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Geological conditions:
1. The City is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport -
Inglewood Fault is close to the City, and poses the greatest hazard to life
and property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a
maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the City's
urbanization and close proximity to a major fault, the risk of a
potential hazardous materials spill is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake, fire department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires and spills of
hazardous materials would be complicated and in some cases
impossible.
Topographical conditions:
1. The City has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and
building complex design and features. Landscaping and other building
features often preclude or greatly limit approach or operational access
by fire department vehicles. With the dense urban areas close together,
the chance of a spill or spread of hazardous materials is a considerable
threat.
J. UFC Article 90 Standards, UFC Standard 52-1, Section 9002.2 is
amended and is consistent with the 1995 Uniform Fire Code
Supplement and provides for residential fueling of compressed natural
gas vehicles.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Geological conditions:
1. The City is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport -
Inglewood Fault is close to the City, and poses the greatest hazard to life
and property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a
maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the degree of
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the City's urbanization and close proximity to a major fault, the risk of
a potential leak of compressed natural gas at various locations
throughout the City is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake, fire department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires and leaks as a
result of compressed natural gas would be complicated and in some
cases impossible. j
Topographical conditions:
1. The City has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and
building complex design and features. Landscaping and other building
features often preclude or greatly limit approach or operational access
by fire department vehicles. With the dense urban area, the chance of a
leak and ensuing fire from compressed natural gas is considerable after
a major earthquake. Density of residential occupancies increases the
threat if a leak or fire occurs.
K. Appendix I -B Life -safety Requirements for Existing High-rise Buildings
the Scope and Section 6.1 item 2 Special Provisions and Alternatives,
Automatic Sprinklers is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
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 have a
duration of 30 minutes and shall be automatically available if the
principal supply fails.
Sprinkler control valves and waterflow detecting devices shall be
provided at the lateral connection to the riser on each floor.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods
of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to 70 m.p.h, are also
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common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying
of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area
to large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Water demand in this densely populated area far
exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although
the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply does
not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10
million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that
growth centered in southern California.
3. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread
of even small fires originating in high density housing or vegetation.
These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of
fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems will
supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate
protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling
the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also
reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition, which is common in the City of San Juan
Capistrano and throughout Orange County.
2. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and
makes it necessary tm provide automatic on-site fire -extinguishing
systems to protection occupants and property.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in an area of high seismic
activity. The Newport -Inglewood Fault, located north of the city, poses
the greatest hazard to life and property. It is believed that this fault is
capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
Because of the city's degree of urbanization and close proximity to a
major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to ground
shaking is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake, fire department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires would be
complicated and in some cases impossible. On-site fire -extinguishing
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systems would provide a degree of protection from fires even if water
mains are damaged or destroyed.
L. Appendix V, Adopted Standards Section 2 (impacts corresponding
Section 3503 of Title 24)
1. NFPA 13,1994 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is amended (as
adopted in UBC Standards 9-1), to address Buildings of Undetermined
Use, and Concealed Spaces.
2. NFPA 13D, 1994 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and
Two Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes is amended to address
Valves and Drains, Pressure Gauges, Alarms, and Locations of
Sprinklers.
3. NFPA 13R, 1994 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height is
amended to cover areas where sprinklers may be omitted.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods
of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to 70 m.p.h, are also
common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying
of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area
to large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Water demand in this densely populated area far
exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although
the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply does
not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10
million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that
growth centered in southern California.
3. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread
of even small fires originating in high density housing or vegetation.
These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of
fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems will
supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate
protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling
the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also
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reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
Tovographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition which is common in the City of San Juan
Capistrano and throughout Orange County.
2. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and
makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire -extinguishing
systems to protection occupants and property.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in an area of high seismic
activity. The Newport -Inglewood Fault, located west of the city, poses
the greatest hazard to life and property. It is believed that this fault is
capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
Because of the city's degree of urbanization and close proximity to a
major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to ground
shaking is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake fire department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires would be
complicated and in some cases impossible. On-site fire -extinguishing
systems would provide a degree of protection from fires even if water
mains are damaged or destroyed.
4. NFPA 14, 1993 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and
Hose Systems is amended to cover Fire Department Connections, and
Minimum Pressure for System Design and Sizing of Pipe.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods
of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to and exceeding 70
m.p.h, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause
extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials and
predispose the area to large destructive fires (conflagration).
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-I. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Water demand in this densely populated area far
exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although
the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply does
not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10
million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent ofthat
growth centered in southern California.
3. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread
of even small fires originating in high density housing or vegetation.
These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of
fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems will
supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate
protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling
the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also
reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
Tonogranhical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition which is common in the City of San Juan
Capistrano and throughout Orange County.
2. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and
makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire -extinguishing
systems to protection occupants and property.
3. The increased pressure is necessary for the system to function utilizing
the standard Orange County Fire Authority equipment. It is also
necessary to compensate for the design factors which created the
inadequate standpipe system design at the fatal fire in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, on February 23, 1991. The amendments address the
issues which were brought forth in this fire. They are consistent with
the Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments' requirements and
reflect changes which are proposed to the national standard for
standpipe design, NFPA 14.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in an area of high seismic
activity. The Newport -Inglewood Fault, located northwest of the City,
poses the greatest hazard to life and property. It is believed that this
fault is capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude
earthquake. Because of the city's degree of urbanization and close
proximity to a major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life
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due to ground shaking is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake fire department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires would be
complicated and in some cases impossible. On-site fire -extinguishing
systems would provide a degree of protection from fires even if water
mains are damaged or destroyed.
5. NFPA 24, 1992 Edition, Standard for Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances is amended to cover Installation Work, Public
Water Systems, Fire Department Connections, Post Indicator Valves,
Valves in Pits, Sectional Valves, Coating and Lining of Pipe, Pipe Joint
Assembly, and Testing Underground Systems.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods
of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to 70 m.p.h, are also
common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying
of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area
to large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate in the City of San Juan Capistrano alternates between
extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Water
demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity
supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population
continues to grow, the already taxed water supply does not. California
is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next
quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in
southern California.
3. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread
of even small fires originating in high density housing or vegetation.
These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of
fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems will
supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate
protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling
the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler system will also
reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
This is the only method of water conservation available for firefighting
activities.
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1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition which is common in the City of San Juan
Capistrano and throughout Orange County.
2. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and
makes it necessary to provide additional on-site fire fighting resources
to protect occupants and property.
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in an area of high seismic
activity. The Newport -Inglewood Fault, located west of the city, poses
the greatest hazard to life and property. It is believed that this fault is
capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
Because of the city's degree of urbanization and close proximity to a
major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to ground
shaking is considerable. This threat is compounded by the city's
location on the Norwalk fault.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake fire department resources would
be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to fires would be
complicated and in some cases impossible. On-site fire -extinguishing
systems would provide a degree of protection from fires even if water
mains are damaged or destroyed.
3. Soil conditions throughout the Orange County area and the City are
extremely corrosive and have an adverse effect on underground fire
sprinkler system piping, joints, and valves.
SECTION 2. Amendments—Chapter 2 "Fire Prevention" of Title 4
"Public Safety" of the Municipal Code is amended in its
entirety.
Chapter 2, Fire prevention, of Title 4, Public Safety, of the
Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 2, FIRE PREVENTION
Sec. 4-2.01. Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code.
There is hereby adopted by the San Juan Capistrano City Council for the
purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to
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life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code and standards
known as the "Uniform Fire Code 1994 edition, as published by the
International Fire Code Institute, and the whole thereof, including
Appendices I -B through V-A, VI -A, VI -E, and VI -G thereof, excluding
Appendix II -H and IV -A, and the 1994 Uniform Fire Code Standards,
including Appendix A -II -F, save and except such portions as are herein
after added, deleted, modified, or amended of which Code and
Standards, one copy is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and
the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set forth at
length herein; and the provisions thereby shall be controlling within
the limits of the incorporated area of the City of San Juan Capistrano.
Sec. 4-2.02 Enforcement—Inspections.
1. The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Orange County
Fire Authority which shall be operated under the supervision
of the Director of Fire Services of the Orange County Fire
Authority.
2. 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.
AMENDMENTS
The 1994 Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards adopted by this
Ordinance are hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 4-2.03. Article 1 amended.
ARTICLE 1—ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended as follows:
Section 103.2.1.1 General is hereby 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 901.4.4 Premises Identification
Section 1003 Required Installations of Automatic
Fire -extinguishing Systems
Section 1004 Standpipes, Where Required
Section 1008 High-rise Buildings
Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys
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Section 103.3.2 New construction and alterations is hereby amended by
adding new Sections 103.3.2.3 and 103.3.2.4 as follows:
with the code provisions for new construction.
Section 103.3.2.4 Fire Protection Information on Plans and
show the following:
1.
2.
prior to the
plan shall
street width dimensions as per Section 902.2.2.7 of this code.
proposed development.
3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of structures and
buildings on properties abutting the proposed development.
concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.
Modification Plan Guidelines For High Fire Hazard Areas.
this section.
Section 103.4.4 Citations is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
Section 103.4.4 Penalty for violation
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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.
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:
103.4.3 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
104.1.2 Interference
1001.6 Tampering with Fire -protection Equipment,
Site Barriers, Security Devices, Signs and
Seals
1109.5 Burning Objects
1302.3 False Alarms
2501.16 & 3215 Maximum Occupant Load
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.
Section 105.8 Permit Required is hereby amended by adding the following
ending sentence to the first paragraph and by adding new and deleting
permit categories as follows:
Section 105.8 Permit Required. Permit fees to the City shall be in an
amount established by resolution of the City Council.
j A new Subsection b.l Battery systems is added as follows:
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b2. Renumber existing b.l Bowling pin or alley refinishing to b.2.
f.1. Subsection f.l. Fire hydrants and water -control valves is deleted
without substitution.
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f.5. Subsection f.5. Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging is
hereby deleted without substitution.
g.l. A new Subsection g.l. General use permit is added as follows:
g.l. 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.l. Subsection o.l Open burning is amended by adding the
following sentence:
Open burning permits shall include:
1. Bonfires/ rubbish fires, including construction sites.
2. Recreational fires/burning in a public place.
0.4. New Subsection o.4 Open flame devices in marinas is added as
follows:
0.4 Open flame devices in marinas. To use any open flame
devices for repair or maintenance in marinas, or for lighting
or decoration on the exterior of any boat, slip or wharf.
0.5. New Subsection o.5 Oil and natural gas wells is added as follows:
0.5 Oil and natural gas wells. To drill, own, operate, or maintain
an oil or natural gas well.
r.l. New Subsection r.1 Rifle range is added as follows:
r.1 Rifle range. To establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range.
Sec. 4-2.04 Article 2 amended.
ARTICLE 2—DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS is hereby amended by
adding the following new definitions:
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SECTION 207—F
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Sec. 4-2.05. Article 9 amended.
ARTICLE 9—FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY is
hereby amended as follows:
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Section 901.4.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
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Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
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. Said numbers shall be of non-combustible
materials and shall contrast with their background. All multi -unit
residential and commercial buildings shall have numbers or addresses
placed above or immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire
department access in an emergency situation. In no case shall the
numbers be less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height for residential and 6
inches (152 mm) in height for commercial with a 1 inch (25 mm)
stroke.
Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not
visible from the street or road shall, in addition, have approved
numbers grouped for all units within each structure and positioned to
be plainly visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be
grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial mounting post
independent of the structure. Illumination shall be provided as
required by the City.
Section 902.2.1 Required Access is hereby amended by adding the following
to the beginning of the first paragraph after the exceptions:
Section 902.2.1 Required access. A minimum of two fire apparatus
access mark shall be provided in residential developments containing
150 or more dwelling units.
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Section 902.2.2 Specifications is hereby amended by deleting Sections
902.2.2.3 and 902.2.2.6 and replacing them with three new sections as
follows:
38 feet (11 582 mml outside radius.
larggr turning radii as approved by the chief.
shall not exceed 1 percent.
dwellings and not exceeding 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall not be
less than 24 feet (Z, 15 m in width.
Section 902.2.4 Obstruction and Control of Fire Apparatus Access is hereby
amended by adding Section 902.4.3 as follows:
SECTION 903—WATER SUPPLIES AND FIRE HYDRANTS is hereby
amended by adding an ending paragraph to Sections 903.2 and 903.4.1.2 as
follows:
Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. Private
dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet (335 m2) in total area shall be
evaluated for fire flow requirements by the chief.
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ARTICLE 10—FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT is hereby
amended as follows:
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Section 902.2.4 Obstruction and Control of Fire Apparatus Access is hereby
amended by adding Section 902.4.3 as follows:
SECTION 903—WATER SUPPLIES AND FIRE HYDRANTS is hereby
amended by adding an ending paragraph to Sections 903.2 and 903.4.1.2 as
follows:
Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. Private
dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet (335 m2) in total area shall be
evaluated for fire flow requirements by the chief.
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Sec. 4-2.06. Article 10 amended.
ARTICLE 10—FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT is hereby
amended as follows:
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Section 1001.1 Scope is hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
Section 1001.1 Scope. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal apply to
the testing, service, maintenance and licensing of service personnel for
automatic fire extinguishing systems, portable fire extinguishers and
standpipes (19 CCR Chapters 3 and 5).
Section 1001.5 Maintenance is hereby amended by adding Section 1001.5.5
Installation and maintenance as follows:
Section 1001.5.5 Installation and Maintenance. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner of an occupancy to supply, install and
maintain all required smoke detectors. The owner shall be responsible
for the annual testing of all required smoke detectors.
SECTION 1003—FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 1003.1.2 Standards is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
Section 1003.1.2 Standards. Automatic fire -extinguishing systems
shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standards as adopted
in Appendix V of this code.
An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Section 1003
and installed as per NFPA 13- as adopted in Appendix V this code,
may be used for fire -resistive substitution as specified in the
provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
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When an approved residential sprinkler system is provided as
specified in NFPA 13D or 13R as adopted in Appendix V of this
code, exceptions to, or reductions in, code requirements allowed as a
result thereof by Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building Code
shall not be permitted.
Section 1003.2.2 Required Installations of Automatic Fire -extinguishing
Systems, All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group U is
amended by deleting the words 'Division 3, and Group U," and adding
an item 6 and adding Group U Occupancies to this section as follows:
Section 1003.2.2 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 m2) or more
than 2 stories in height.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not
define separate buildings.
Section 1003.2.3.1 Drinking establishments is hereby deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.3.3 Exhibition and display rooms is hereby deleted
without substitution and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.7 Group M Occupancies is hereby deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
Section 1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies.
Section 1003.2.8.1 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. All new
Group R, Division 1 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.
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Section 1003.2 Required Installations is hereby amended by adding
Section 1003.2.9 as follows:
SECTION 1004 — STANDPIPES is hereby amended by deleted Section
1004.2 Required Installation and substituted 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 wall of the
building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door
dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet 8
inches (2032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2-1/2 inches (63 mm) in size with an
approved valve. The water supply for the hose outlets shall be
provided:
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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 water when the sprinkler
system, or a portion of the system that protects the area served by
the hose outlet, is shut off.
SECTION 1007 — FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding
two sections as follows:
Section 1007.1.5 Voltage Drop. Fire alarm systems shall be designed so
that the maximum voltage loss is not greater than 10 percent.
Section 1007.1.6 Other Requirements. Fire alarm equipment shall
comply with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter
4, 24 CCR).
SECTION 1008 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 1008.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable requirements of
these regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply to every
new building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors
used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm)
above the lowest level of fire department access. Such buildings shall
be provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with Section 1008.3 of this code.
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:
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1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
2. Buildings where all floors above the 55 -foot (16 764 mm) level
are used exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garagesand
located above all other floors used for human occupancy.
4. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain
houses and similar structures with noncontinuous human
occupancy, when approved by the chief.
For the purpose of this section, "building access" shall mean an exterior
door opening conforming to all of the following:
1.1 Suitable and available for fire department use.
1.2 Located not more than 2 feet (610 mm) above the adjacent
ground level.
1.3 Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic
communication capabilities with the remainder of the building.
1.4 Designed to permit access through the use of the Orange County
Fire Authority's Emergency Access Lock Box Program.
Section 1008.2 Certificate of Occupancy. All mechanical and electrical
equipment and other required life safety systems shall be approved
and installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications
pursuant to this section and shall be tested and proved to be in proper
working condition to the satisfaction of the Building Official before
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Such systems shall be
maintained in accordance with Title 19 CCR, and the Fire Code.
Section 1008.3 Automatic Sprinkler System. The provisions of Section
403.2 of the adopted Uniform Building Code and the provisions
contained in this section shall apply to buildings described in Section
1008.1.
Sprinkler Control Valves. Sprinkler control valves, shutoff valves
and a water -flow detecting device shall be provided at the lateral
connection to the riser for each floor. Such valves and devices shall
be electrically supervised to automatically sound an appropriate
signal transmitted to locations in accordance with Section 1008.5.
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Section 1008.4 Smoke Detection. The provisions of Section 403.3 of the
adopted Uniform Building Code and the provisions contained in this
section shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
Indicating Lights. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm
s stem 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 1008.5 Alarm and Communications Systems. Every high-rise
building shall be provided with a State Fire Marshal -approved and
listed fire alarm system. The alarm and communication systems shall
be designed and installed so that damage to any one speaker will not
render any paging zone of the system inoperative.
The voice alarm and public address system may be a combined system.
When approved by the fire department, communication systems may
be combined with the voice alarm system and the public address
system.
The fire alarm system shall include visual indicators for the hearing
impaired in all public areas of the building, including but not limited
to elevators, elevator lobbies, rest rooms, corridors, exit stairways,
rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in area.
5.1. Voice alarm system. The operation of any smoke detector,
sprinkler, water flow device or manual fire alarm station
shall automatically sound an alert signal to the desired areas,
followed by voice instructions giving appropriate
information and direction to the occupants.
Upon activation of the automatic sprinkler system, any
automatic fire -detection device required by this section or any
special hazard fire -protection or extinguishing system, an
automatic voice alarm signal shall sound on the floor where
activated and on the floor above and below. An audible and
visual signal shall be transmitted to the central control
station and the fire department central control station status
board. The content of the voice alarm in each instance shall
be determined by the fire department in cooperation with the
building owner or manager.
The central control station shall contain controls for the
voice alarm system so that a selective or general voice alarm
may be manually initiated.
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The system shall be supervised to cause the activation of an
audible trouble signal in the central control station upon
interruption or failure of the audio path, including
amplifiers, speaker wiring, switches and electrical contacts
and shall detect opens, shorts and grounds which might
impair the function of the system.
The alarm shall be designed to be heard clearly by all
occupants within the building or designated portions thereof,
as required for the public address system.
EXCEPTION: In lieu of a voice alarm signal and when
approved by the fire department, the local alarm system
may employ any sounding device or devices which are
approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal. The
sounding devices of such alternate systems shall have a
distinctive tone and shall be arranged to emit
intermittent, prolonged or continuous sound signals for a
full period of 10 seconds, to be immediately followed by an
intermission or period of silence of 5 seconds before the
signal is repeated. Such signal shall continue to sound
until manually terminated at the central control station,
but in no case shall such manual operation be arranged to
cause termination in less than 3 minutes.
5.2. Public address system. Speakers or signaling devices used to
sound the voice or fire alarm shall be so located as to be
clearly heard on the floor where activated, except as may be
otherwise found necessary or acceptable by the chief.
A public address communication system designed to be
clearly heard by all occupants of the building shall operate
from the central control station. It shall be established on a
selective or general basis, as approved by the chief, to the
following paging areas:
5.2.1 Elevators
5.2.2 Elevator lobbies
5.2.3 Corridors
5.2.4 Exit stairways
5.2.5 Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square
feet (93 m2) in area
5.2.6 Dwelling units in apartment houses
5.2.7 Hotel guest rooms or suites
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5.3. Fire department communication systems. A two-way fire
department communication system shall be provided for fire
department use. It shall operate between the central control
station and elevators, elevator lobbies, emergency and
standby power rooms and on the stairway side of entries to
every enclosed exit stairway.
The communication system shall also comply with the
following:
5.3.1 Alarm transmission. Unless the central control
station is constantly staffed by competent and
experienced operating personnel conforming to
Chapter 9 of NFPA 72 as adopted in Appendix V of
this code, voice or fire alarm and trouble signals
shall be automatically retransmitted to one of the
following:
5.3.1.1. An approved central station conforming
to NFPA 71 as adopted by the State
Building Standards Commission.
5.3.1.2. A supervisory station or an approved
remote station conforming to NFPA 72 as
adopted by the State Building Standards
Commission.
5.3.2 Special provisions. In Group R, Division 1
occupancies:
5.3.2.1. When a building conforms to the
provisions of this section, the manually
operated fire alarm system otherwise
specified by Section 1007.2.9 shall not be
required.
5.3.2.2. Single -station detectors installed in
dwelling units and hotel or lodging house
guest rooms, as specified in Section
1007.2.9.2, need not be interconnected to
the fire alarm system required by this
section.
Section 1008.6 Central Control Station. A central control station for fire
department operations shall be provided in a location approved by the
fire department. The central control station shall be separated from the
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remainder of the building by not less than one-hour fire -resistive
construction with all openings protected by assemblies having a fire -
resistive rating of not less than 45 minutes. It shall have a minimum
of one door which is accessible directly from the exterior portion of the
building and shall be able to be opened with a fire department master
key. The central control station shall have a minimum of 100 square
feet (9.3 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm). It shall
contain the following as a minimum:
6.1 The voice alarm and public address system panels.
6.2 The fire department communications panel, a cabinet
containing 8 portable firefighter phones and 1 headset with
sufficient cord to reach all portions of the room.
6.3 Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
6.4 Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators
and their operational status.
6.5 Status indicators and controls for air -handling systems.
6.6 Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
6.7 Sprinkler valve and water -flow detector display panels.
6.8 Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
6.9 A wall -mounted telephone, with sufficient cord to reach all
portions of the room and with an outside dedicated private
line, installed in the fire control room for exclusive fire
department use.
6.10 Elevator control switches for switching to emergency power.
6.11 Fire pump status panel and controls.
6.12 Other fire -protection equipment and systems' controls as
required by the fire department.
6.13 Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved
containers, indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the
building core, fire resistive separations, exit facilities, on-site
water supply, fire -protection systems, firefighting equipment
and fire department access.
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6.14 One 3 foot (914 mm) by 5 foot (1524 mm) table and 2 chairs.
6.15 An approved locked and labeled cabinet containing labeled
keys for emergency access and elevator control.
All control panels in the central control station shall be permanently
identified as to function.
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:
6.16 When the system serves more than one building, each
building shall be considered separately.
6.17 Each floor shall be considered a separate zone. When one or
more sprinkler risers serve the same floor, each riser shall be
considered a separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the same
system on the floor.
6.18 Each section of floor separated by area separation walls or by
horizontal exits shall be considered as a separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the housing of any
boiler, heating unit, generator or similar hazardous equipment.
No storage shall be permitted in the central control station room.
Section 1008.7 Smoke Control. The provisions of Section 905 Smoke
Control of the adopted Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings
described in Section 1008.
Section 1008.8 Elevators. The provisions of Sections 403.7 and 1005.10
of the adopted Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings
described in Section 1008.1.
Section 1008.9 Standby Power, Light and Emergency Systems. Section
403.8.2 of the adopted Uniform Building Code and Sections 1008.9.1
and 1008.9.3 of this code shall apply to buildings described in Section
1008.1.
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Section 1008.9.1 Standby Power. A standby power -generating
system, as approved by the building official and chief and
conforming to Section 403.8.1 of the adopted Uniform Building
Code, shall be provided. The system shall be equipped with suitable
means for automatically starting the generator upon failure of the
normal electrical supply systems and for automatic transfer of all
functions required by this section at full power within 60 seconds of
such normal service failure. System supervision with manual start
and transfer override features shall be provided at the central
control station. An on -premises fuel supply sufficient for not less
than 6 hours at full -demand operation of the system shall be
provided. Where fire pumps are required, an 8 -hour fuel supply
shall be provided.
The standby system shall have a capacity and rating that would
supply all equipment required to be operational at the same time.
The generating capacity need not be sized to operate all the
connected electrical equipment simultaneously.
All power, lighting, signal and communication facilities specified in
Sections 1008.4, 1008.5, 1008.6, 1008.7, 1008.8, 1008.9, and 1008.10, as
applicable; fire pumps, required to maintain pressure; stair
pressurization fans; standby lighting; and normal circuits supplying
exit signs and exit illumination shall be transferable to the standby
source.
Section 1008.9.2 Standby Lighting. See the adopted Uniform
Building Code.
Section 1008.9.3 Emergency Systems. The following are classified as
emergency systems and shall operate within 10 seconds of failure of
the normal power supply:
3.1. Required exit sign and exit illumination
3.2. Elevator car lighting
3.3. Fire alarm system
3.4. Fire -detection system
3.5. Sprinkler alarm system
When the standby power -operation system reaches full operating
capacity, the emergency electrical systems and equipment shall be
transferred thereto.
Section 1008.10 Exits. Exits shall comply with the requirements of the
adopted Uniform Building Code and the following:
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Section 1008.10.1. All stairway doors which are locked from the
stairway side shall have the capability of being unlocked
simultaneously without unlatching upon a signal from the central
control station. Upon failure of electrical power, the locking
mechanisms shall be retracted to the unlocked position.
Section 1008.10.2. When stairway doors are locked from the
stairway side, a telephone or other two-way communications
system, connected to an approved emergency service which operates
continuously, shall be provided at not less than every fifth floor in
each stairway.
Section 1008.10.3. All enclosed exit stairways shall be equipped with
a barometric dampered relief opening at the top. The stairway shall
be supplied mechanically with sufficient air to discharge a
minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1180 L/s) through the
relief opening while maintaining a minimum positive pressure of
0.05 -inch water column (12.44 Pa) in the stairway relative to
atmospheric pressure with all doors closed. Activation of the
mechanical equipment shall be initiated by a smoke detector
installed outside the stair enclosure and within 5 feet (1524 mm) of
the enclosure door. Such equipment shall also be activated by
actuation of the automatic sprinkler system. Operation of
ventilating equipment shall also be in accordance with the adopted
Uniform Building Code, Section 1009.7.
Section 1008.11 Seismic Considerations. The provisions of Section
403.10 of the adopted Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings
described in Section 1008.1.
Section 1008.12 Emergency Access and Evacuation Facility. This section
shall apply to any Group B or Group R occupancies having floors used
for human occupancy located 75 feet (22 860 mm) or more above the
lowest level of fire department access. Such structures shall be
equipped with a fire department -approved emergency helicopter
landing pad for use by police, fire and emergency medical helicopters
only.
EXCEPTION: Buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12
and having all exits provided with smokeproof enclosures in
accordance with Section 1008.13 as adopted in this code.
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Section 1008.12.1 Heli -pad. The roof area shall include an
emergency access and evacuation facility for helicopters of not less
than 15,000 pounds (6803.8 Kg) gross weight. This facility shall have
a touchdown pad of at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) by 50 feet (15 240
mm) and a clear unobstructed landing and takeoff area with a
minimum dimension of 100 feet (30 480 mm) by 100 feet (30 480
mm).
Section 1008.12.2 Construction. The landing pad shall be designed
per Section 1609.3 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
Helicopter landing areas and supports shall be of noncombustible
construction.
Section 1008.12.3 Approach -departure Paths. The emergency
evacuation facility shall have 2 approach -departure paths at a slope
of no greater than 8 to 1.
Section 1008.12.4 Restricted Use. Any use of this emergency access
and evacuation facility for purposes other than emergency access
and evacuation shall require prior approval by the Federal Aviation
Administration, as well as by the building official and the chief.
Section 1008.12.5 Wind Direction Device. A wind indicating device
shall be provided.
Section 1008.12.6 Special Markings. The roof top shall be marked by
an emergency marker as required by the chief.
Section 1008.12.7 Communications. The building emergency
communication system shall extend to the roof.
Section 1008.13 Smokeproof Enclosures. This section shall apply as
required by Section 1008.12.
Section 1008.13.1 General. A smokeproof enclosure shall consist of a
vestibule and continuous stairway enclosure from the highest point
to the lowest point by walls of 2 -hour fire -resistive construction.
There shall be no openings into the stairway portion of the
smokeproof enclosure other than those permitted by the first
paragraph of Section 1009.3 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
The supporting frame shall be protected as set forth in Table 6-A of
the adopted Uniform Building Code.
In buildings with air-conditioning systems or pressure air supply
serving more than one story, an approved smoke detector shall be
placed in the return -air duct or plenum prior to exhausting from
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the building or being diluted by outside air. Upon activation, the
detector shall cause the return air to exhaust completely from the
building without any recirculation through the building. Such
devices may be installed in each room or space served by a return -
air duct.
Section 1008.13.2 Where Required. Smokeproof enclosures shall be
required as per Section 1008.12.
Section 1008.13.3 Outlet. A smokeproof enclosure shall exit into a
public way or into an exit passageway leading to a public way. The
exit passageway shall be without other openings and shall have
walls, floors and ceiling of 2 -hour fire -resistive construction.
Section 1008.13.4 Barrier. A stairway in a smokeproof enclosure shall
not continue below the grade level unless an approved barrier is
provided at the ground level to prevent persons from accidentally
continuing into the basement.
Section 1008.13.5 Access. Access to stairways in smokeproof
enclosures shall be by way of a vestibule or open exterior exit
balcony constructed of noncombustible materials.
Section 1008.13.6 Smokeproof Enclosure by Natural Ventilation
Section 1008.13.6.1 Doors. When a vestibule is provided, the
door assembly into the vestibule shall have a 1-1/2 hour fire -
protection rating, and the door assembly from the vestibule to
the stairs shall be a smoke- and draft -control assembly having
not less than a 20 -minute fire -protection rating. Doors shall be
equipped with an automatic closing device activated by a smoke
detector.
When access to the stairway is by means of an open exterior exit
balcony, the door assembly to the stairway shall have a 1-1/2
hour fire -protection rating and shall be maintained automatic
closing by actuation of a smoke detector.
Section 1008.13.6.2 Open-air Vestibule. The vestibule shall have
a minimum dimension of 44 inches (1118 mm) in width and 72
inches (1829 mm) in direction of exit travel. The vestibule shall
have a minimum of 16 square feet (1.48 m2) of opening in a wall
facing an exterior court, yard or public way at least 20 feet (6096
mm) in width.
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Section 1008.13.7 Smokeproof Enclosure by Mechanical Ventilation
1008.13.7.1 Doors. The door assembly from the building into the
vestibule shall have a 1-1/2 hour fire -protection rating, and the
door assembly from the vestibule to the stairway shall be a
smoke- and draft -control assembly having not less than,,,a 20
minute fire -protection rating. The door to the stairways shall be
provided with a drop sill or other provisions to minimize the
air leakage. Doors shall be maintained automatic closing by
activation of a smoke detector or in the event of a power failure.
1008.13.7.2 Vestibule Size. Vestibules shall have a minimum
dimension of 44 inches (1118 mm) in width and 72 inches (1829
mm) in direction of exit travel.
1008.13.7.3 Vestibule Ventilation. The vestibule shall be
provided with not less than one air change per minute, and the
exhaust shall be 50 percent of the supply. Supply air shall enter
and exhaust air shall discharge from the vestibule through
separate tightly constructed ducts used only for that purpose.
Supply air shall enter the vestibule within 6 inches (152 mm) of
the floor level. The top of the exhaust register shall be down
from the top of the smoke trap and shall be entirely within the
smoke trap area. Doors, when in the open position, shall not
obstruct duct openings. Duct openings may be provided with
controlling dampers if needed to meet the design requirements,
but are not otherwise required.
1008.13.7.4 Smoke Trap. The vestibule ceiling shall be at least 20
inches (508 mm) higher than the door opening into the
vestibule to serve as a smoke and heat trap and to provide an
upward -moving air column. The height may be decreased when
justified by engineering design and field testing.
1008.13.7.5 Stair Shaft Air Movement System. The stair shaft
shall be provided with a dampered relief opening at the top and
supplied mechanically with sufficient air to discharge a
minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1180 L/s) through the
relief opening while maintaining a minimum positive pressure
of 0.05 inches (12.44 Pa) of water column in the shaft relative to
atmosphere with all doors closed and a minimum of 0.10 -inch
(24.88 Pa) water column difference between the stair shaft and
the vestibule.
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1008.13.7.6 Operation of Ventilating Equipment. The activation
of the ventilating equipment shall be initiated by a smoke
detector installed outside the vestibule door in an approved
location. The activation of the closing device on any door shall
activate the closing devices on all doors of the smokeproof
enclosure at all levels. When the closing device for the stair
shaft and vestibule doors is activated by a smoke detector or
power failure, the mechanical equipment shall operate at the
levels specified in Sections 1008.13.7.3 and 1008.13.7.5.
1008.13.7.7 Standby Power. Standby power for the mechanical
ventilation equipment shall be provided by an approved self-
contained generator set to operate whenever there is a loss of
power in the normal house current. The generator shall be in a
separate room having a minimum fuel supply adequate to
operate the equipment for 2 hours. See Section 403.8 of the
adopted Uniform Building Code for standby power requirements
for high-rise Group B offices and Group R, Division 1
occupancies.
1008.13.7.8 Acceptance Testing. Before the mechanical
equipment is accepted by the code -enforcing authority, it shall be
tested to confirm that the mechanical equipment is operating in
compliance with these requirements.
1008.13.7.9 Emergency Lighting. The stair shaft and vestibule
shall be provided with emergency lighting. A standby generator
which is installed for the smokeproof enclosure mechanical
ventilation equipment may be used for such stair shaft and
vestibule power supply. See Section 403.8 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code for emergency lighting requirements for
high-rise Group B offices and Group R, Division 1 occupancies.
Sec. 4-2.07. Article 11 amended.
ARTICLE 11—GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended as
follows:
SECTION 1109—CONTROL OF SOURCES OF IGNITION is hereby
amended by deleting Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys and
substituting a new Section 1109.7 as follows:
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All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constructed
spark arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch
(12.5 mm).
SECTION 1111—CHANGES IN USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS
OR STRUCTURES is hereby amended by identifying the existing
paragraph as Section 1111.1 and adding a new Section 1111.2 as follows:
1 1. • 1, �.111 vartmM013.
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ARTICLE 11—GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended by
adding new SECTION 1115—DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND
CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPORS as follows:
SECTION 1115—DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND
CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPORS
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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.
Sec. 4-2.08. Section 1212.6 amended.
Section 1212.6 Floor -level Exit Signs is hereby amended by adding a
beginning paragraph as follows:
Section 1212.6 Floor -level Exit Signs. The regulations and bulletins of the
State Fire Marshal for floor -level exit sign requirements shall also apply.
Sec. 4-2.09. Article 13 amended.
ARTICLE 13 --EMERGENCY PROCEDURES is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
Sec. 4-2.10. Section 2501 amended.
SECTION 2501—GENERAL is hereby amended by adding an ending
paragraph to Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials and by adding two new
sections as follows:
Section 2501.5
Decorative
Materials.
Records of
fire -retardant
treatment, as per
the requirements
of C.C.R.
Title
19,
shall be
maintained on
the premises
by the owner.
agent.
proprietor
or
occupant.
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
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time that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the
occupancy shall be cleared until an accurate count can be made.
Section 2501.20 Temporary Heaters. No person shall place or operate
fire department permit.
Sec. 4-2.11. Article 32 amended.
ARTICLE 32—TENTS, CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE
STRUCTURES is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 3201—SCOPE is hereby 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).
SECTION 3207—FLAME-RETARDANT TREATMENT AND
STANDARDS is hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for flame resistance and
labeling of all tents also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4).
SECTION 3210—STANDBY PERSONNEL is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph to read as follows:
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).
SECTION 3219—HOUSEKEEPING is hereby amended by deleting "30
feet" (9144 mm) and substituting "50 feet" (15 240 mm) in its place at each
occurrence (19 CCR 326).
TABLE 3205-A—LOCATION, ACCESS AND PARKING FOR TENTS,
CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES is hereby
amended by adding footnote 4 as follows:
4. Table 3205-A applies to vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent
establishment. All other vehicles shall be parked at least 100 feet (30
480 mm) from any tent, except vehicles parked on a public street, which
shall park at least 20 feet (6096 mm) from any tent, per the regulations
of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR 312).
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Sec. 4-2.12. Article 47 amended.
ARTICLE 47—FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
is hereby deleted and substituted as follows:
ARTICLE 47—FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIAAL
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.
Sec. 4-2.13. Section 5103 amended.
SECTION 5103—FABRICATION AREAS is hereby amended by adding the
following ending sentence to Section 5103.5.2 Piping and tubing installation:
Section 5103.5.2 Piping and tubing installation.
Signage Guidelines.
Sec. 4-2.14. Section 5202 -amended.
SECTION 5202—FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL -DISPENSING STATIONS is hereby amended by deleting
Section 5202.3.6 Special enclosures and substituting with a new Section
5202.3.6 and by adding the following ending sentence to item 1 of Section
5202.4.4 Supervision as follows:
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 aboveground in buildings in special
enclosures. The capacity of permanent or temporary aboveground tanks
containing Class I, II, or III -A liquids shall not exceed 2,000 gallons (7570 L)
aggregate, and shall conform to the requirements of Appendix II -F as ::--
amended in this code.
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Section 5202.4.4 Supervision.
1. The amount of fuel being dispensed shall be limited in quantity by a
pre-programmed card as approved by the chief.
Sec. 4-2.15. Section 6319 amended
SECTION 6319—EMERGENCY SIGNS AND LABELS is hereby amended as
follows:
SECTION 6319—EMERGENCY SIGNS AND LABELS. Refrigeration
units or systems shall be provided with approved emergency signs, charts
and labels in accordance with the Mechanical Code, I, I: r c._ a _a ;Z0 3
the OrangeCounty Fire Authority Signage Guidelines and the Mechanical
Code (See U.M.C. Standard 11-2). See also Appendix VI -F.
Sec. 4-2.16. Article 64 added.
The Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding ARTICLE 64—STATIONARY
LEAD -ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS as follows:
ARTICLE 64—STATIONARY LEAD -ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS
power or uninterrupted power supply shall be in accordance with this
Article 80 of this code.
Section 6403.1 General For a permit to install or operate battery
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Section 6404.7 Signs. Doors into rooms or buildings containing
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electrical circuits and that the battery electrolyte solutions are
corrosive liquids.
Sec. 4-2.17. Section 7401 amended.
SECTION 7401—GENERAL is hereby amended by amending Section 7401.5.2
Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks as follows:
Section 7401.5.2 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks.
Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be marked
in accordance with r, r Standard 79 3 Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines. Markings shall be visible from any direction of
approach.
Sec. 4-2.18. Article 77 amended.
ARTICLE 77—EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 7701—GENERAL is hereby amended by adding a new section
as follows:
Section 7701.9 Other Regulations. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part
2).
Appendix VI -E of the UFC is adopted and shall be used for determining
the location of magazines. Whenever the words "See Appendix VI -E"
appear, it shall mean "Apply Appendix VI -E."
Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required is hereby amended by adding a
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).
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Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials is hereby amended by
adding a 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).
Section 7702.1.15 Yard maintenance is hereby amended by deleting
"25 feet" (7620 mm) and substituting "50 feet" (15 240 mm) in its place
(19 CCR 1566.2).
Section 7702.2 Retail Sales is hereby 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).
Section 7702.3 Storage Magazines is hereby amended by adding the
following paragraphs to Sections 7702.3.1 General and 7702.3.10 Indoor
magazines:
Section 7702.3.1 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).
Section 7703.1 Use and Handling is hereby 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).
Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance is hereby amended by adding a
beginning paragraph as follows:
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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).
Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials terminals is hereby amended by
adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
Section 7703.2.5 Explosive materials terminals. The regulations of the
State Fire Marshal for explosives at terminals also apply (19 CCR
Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9).
Section 7703.5 Safety Precautions for Blasting Agents is hereby 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 explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Articles
7, 8, 10 and 11; and Subchapter 5, Article 17).
Section 7704.6.1 Construction is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
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.
Section 7704.7 Operations is hereby 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).
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Sec. 4-2.19. Section 7802 amended.
SECTION 7802—FIREWORKS is hereby amended by deleting TABLE 7802.3-
A—MINIMUM MORTAR SEPARATION DISTANCES without substitution,
amending thefirst sentence of Section 7802.3 Prohibition, deleting Section
7802.4 Display and replacing with a new Section 7802.4 Displays, and adding a
new Section 7802.5 Model Rocketry as follows:
Section 7802.3 Prohibition. The storage, use, handling, possession, sale, or
discharge of fireworks is prohibited.
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 the conditions of the
permit as approved by the chief (19 CCR 982).
Section 7802.5 Model Rocketry. All model rocket activities shall comply
with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Model Rocketry
and requires a permit from the chief.
Sec. 4-2.20. Article 79 amended.
ARTICLE 79—FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 7902.2.6.3.4 Reductions in required venting for stable liquids is
hereby amended by deleting sub -sections 2.0.3 and 4.0.15.
Section 7903.1.3 Liquid transfer is hereby amended by adding the
following new section:
for such extraction from the chief.
Sec. 4-2.21. Article 80 amended.
ARTICLE 80—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
Section 8001.3.3 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement is hereby
amended by adding the following paragraph:
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premises.
Section 8001.7 Identification Signs is hereby amended by deleting the
words "T T.T .r . sstan "a 79 3" and replacing with the words "Orange
County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines."
Section 8001.13 Exempt Amounts is hereby amended by adding Section
8001.13.1.1 Exterior Storage as follows:
Section 8001.13.1.1 Exterior Storage.
section excelt as follows:
2_1 Outdoor control areas shall be protected against tampering or
trespassers by fencing or other control measures.
2_2 Outdoor control areas shall be kept free of weeds, debris and
common combustible materials not necessary to the storage. The
area surrounding an outdoor control area shall be kept clear of
such materials for a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm).
2.3 Outdoor control areas shall be located not closer than 20 feet (6096
mm) to a prolerty line that can be built upon street alley or
public way.
2.4
2.5
distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm).
approved by the chief and when each group is separated by a
minimum distance of 300 feet (91 440 mm).
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TABLE 8001.13-C—EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PRESENTING A PHYSICAL HAZARD—MAXIMUM QUANTITIES PER
OUTDOOR AREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP
OR CONTROL1,2 is hereby amended by title as follows:
EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRESENTING A
PHYSICAL HAZARD—MAXIMUM QUANTITIES ALLOWED IN A N
OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA
1,2
TABLE 8001.13-D—EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PRESENTING A HEALTH HAZARD—MAXIMUM QUANTITIES PER
OUTDOOR AREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP
OR CONTROL1,2 is hereby amended by title as follows:
MATERIALS PRESENTING A HEALTH HAZARD—MAXIMUM
QUANTITIES ALLOWED IN AN OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA PEV�
1,2
Section 8003.1 General is hereby amended by changing the wording of
Section 8003.1.2 Signs, adding an ending paragraph to Section 8003.1.5
Maximum quantity on site, and adding a paragraph between the first and
second sentence in Section 8003.1.13 Standby power as follows:
Section 8003.1.2 Signs is hereby amended by deleting the words
" and replacing them with the words "Orange
County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines."
Section 8003.1.5 Maximum quantity on site. No person shall use or
store acutely hazardous materials within a residential zoned or any
residential developed property.
Section 8003.1.13
Section 8003.14 Corrosives is hereby amended by adding the following
sentence to the end of Section 8003.14.1.1 General:
Section 8003.14.1.1 General. Stationary lead -acid battery systems with
individual batteries of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or less and used for standby
Section 8004.1 Use, Dispensing and Handling, General is hereby amended
by adding the following sentence to the end of Section 8004.1.1
Applicability and modifying Section 8004.1.9 Signs as follows:
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Section 8004.1.1 Applicability.
Section 8004.1.9 Signs is hereby amended by deleting the words
"U.P. - Standard 79.1" and replacing them with the words "Orange
County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines."
Sec. 4-2.22. Section 8704 amended.
SECTION 8704—FIRESAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby
amended by deleting the existing exception in Section 8704.2 Access Roads
and replacing it with the following:
Section 8704.2 Access Roads.
Sec. 4-2.23. Article 90 amended.
ARTICLE 90—STANDARDS is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 9002—U.F.C. STANDARDS
1. U.F.C. Standards are hereby amended as follows:
9-1 Whenever UBC Standard 9-1 is referenced in this code or the
UFC Standards, it shall mean UBC Standard 9-1 as adopted in
the California Building Code, and further amended and
adopted as NFPA 13, 1994 Edition in Appendix V.
9-2 Whenever UBC Standard 9-2 is referenced in this code or the
UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 14, 1993 Edition, as
amended and adopted in Appendix V.
9-3 Whenever UBC Standard 9-3 is referenced in this code or the
UFC Standards, it shall mean UBC Standard 9-3 as adopted in
the California Building Code, and further amended and
adopted as NFPA 13R, 1994 Edition in Appendix V.
10-2 UFC Standard 10-2 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in
this code or the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1993
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Edition, as adopted by the State Building Standards
Commission.
10-3 UFC Standard 10-3 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in
this code or the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1993
Edition, as adopted by the State Building Standards
Commission.
74-1 UFC Standard 74-1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix
V; Part II is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code
or the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 50, 1990 Edition,
as adopted in Appendix V.
81-1 UFC Standard 81-1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix
V; Part II is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this
code or the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 231, 1990
Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
81-2 UFC Standard 81-2 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix
V; Part II is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this
code or the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 231C, 1991
Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
2. U.F.C. Standard 52-1 is hereby amended by deleting Chapter 5
Residential Fueling Facilities and Chapter 6 Referenced Publications
and substituting with a new Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities
as follows:
Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities
5-1 Vehicle Fueling Appliances
Article 52, the Mechanical Code and the Plumbing Code as
adopted.
5-1.2 For vehicle fueling permits see Section 105 of the adopted
Uniform Fire Code.
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5-2.1.1 Vehicle fueling appliances shall be installed outside of
buildings. The appliance shall be a minimum of 3 feet (914
blockage of ventilation.
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result of the opgration of a relief valve or device,
restricted.
accordance with the following minimum requirements:
1 Relief valves or devices shall terminate a minimum of 3
inches (914 mm) from sources of ignition.
? Relief valves or devices shall terminate a minimum of 36
inches (914 mm) horizontally and 12 inches (305 mm)
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into buildings
or a space
where flammable
vapors are likely
to accumulate.
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valves
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terminate
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of sidewalks
or l2aths pathsof egress,
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electrical disconnect switch.
5-3.1 The exterior and interior dispensing of natural gas into
motor vehicles shall be in accordance with Section 5-3.
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appliances shall be in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions and listing.
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manufacturer's instructions.
SECTION 9003 is hereby amended by identifying existing SECTION'9003
RECOGNIZED STANDARDS as 9003.1, amending Section 9003.1 a.2
American National Standards Institute—ANSI Standards by adding new
subsections a.2.10. ANSI/IEEE 484 and a.2.11. ANSI/IEEE 937, and adding a
new Section 9003.2 Adopted NFPA Standards as follows:
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Section 9003.2 Adopted NFPA Standards. See Appendix V of this code
for a list of National Fire Protection Association Standards and
amendments thereto, which are adopted as a part of this code.
Sec. 4-2.24. Appendix I -B amended.
APPENDIX I -B LIFE -SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE
BUILDINGS, SECTION 1—SCOPE And Section 6.1, item 2 Special
Provisions and Alternatives, Automatic Sprinklers are hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
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.
Sec. 4-2.25. Appendix II -A amended.
APPENDIX II -A SECTION 18—UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is hereby
deleted and the following substituted:
SECTION 18—UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The chief may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the purposes of this article if he determines
in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
18.1. Difficult terrain.
18.2. Danger of erosion.
18.3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources
agencies, California Native Plant Society and county -
approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or
threatened species.
18.4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
18.5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with
the clearance of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of
this appendix undesirable or impractical.
Sec. 4-2.26. Appendix II -A, Section 25 added.
APPENDIX II -A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE
AREAS is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 25—USE OF
EQUIPMENT 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 effec-
tive 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.
Sec. 4-2.27. Appendix II -A, Section 26 added.
APPENDIX II -A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE
AREAS is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 26—NOTICE OF
SPARK ARRESTER REQUIREMENT 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 he provides a written notice to the purchaser or bailee, at
the time of sale or at the time of entering into the lease or rental
contract, stating that it is a violation of the 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.
Sec. 4-2.28. Appendix II -A, Section 27 added.
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APPENDIX II -A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE
AREAS is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 27—FUEL
MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION 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:
approved by t1e %kief cortzurrext--w6* fle-sub-nittaL for
approval of any tentative map.
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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.
Sec. 4-2.29. Appendix II -D, Section 1 amended.
APPENDIX II -D RIFLE RANGES is hereby amended by adding a second
paragraph to SECTION 1—PERMITS as follows:
Sec. 4-2.30. Appendix II -E amended.
APPENDIX II -E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS is hereby deleted
and the following is substituted:
APPENDIX II -E CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION PACKET. Hazardous
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Sec. 4-2.31. Appendix H -F amended.
APPENDIX II -F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL -DISPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS is hereby
deleted and the following is substituted:
Sec. 4-2.32. Appendix III -A amended..
APPENDIX III -A FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby
amended by deleting the exception in 5.2 Buildings Other than One- and
Two -Family Dwellings and substituting the following:
Sec. 4-2.33. Appendix III -B, Section 5 amended.
APPENDIX III -B FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is
hereby amended by adding the following ending paragraph to SECTION 5
DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS and deleting TABLE NO. A -III -B-1
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS and substituting the
following:
SECTION 5—DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS.
Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are
not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire
hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1.000 feet (304 800 mml
to provide for transportation hazards. Where such streets are provided
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TABLE NO. A -III -B-1
DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
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150 feet (45 720 mm)
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THAN DETACHED ONE- AND
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150 feet (45 720 mm)3
DETACHED ONE- AND
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250 feet (76 200 mm)5,6
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3. Exception: In one- and two-story Group R, Division 1 residential occupancies containing 15 or less
dwelling units, 19 or less guest rooms, or congregate residences with an occupant load of 49 or less,
and protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, the distance from a hydrant to any
point of the exterior of the structure may be increased to 300 feet (91440 mm).
In three story Group R, Division 1 residential occupancies containing 24 or less dwelling units, 29 or
less guest rooms, or congregate residences with an occupant load of 64 or less, and protected by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system, the distance from a hydrant to any point of the exterior
of the structure may be increased to 300 feet (91440 mm).
4. In subdivisions when all homes and attached garages are protected with automatic fire sprinkler
systems, the spacing may be increased to 600 feet (182 880 mm).
5. Exception In detached one- and two-family dwellings, the maximum distance shall be measured
from a hydrant to any point on the street or road frontage.
6. In detached one- and two-family dwellings protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system, the distance may be increased to 300 feet (91440 mm).
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TABLE NO. A -III -B-2
REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
I. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute (3785 L/min.) or fraction thereof.
Sec. 4-2.34. Appendix III -C amended.
APPENDIX III -C TESTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
SYSTEMS is hereby amended as follows:
1. Add the following opening statement:
2. Section 3.1. Class I Systems is hereby amended by adding the word "dry" to
the beginning of the sentence in Sections 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3:
Section 3.1.1 Air test. I21y Class I systems shall be air tested... .
Section 3.1.2 Hydrostatic test. Dry Class I systems shall be filled....
Section 3.1.3 Flow test. D-qy Class I systems shall be flow tested....
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3. Section 3.3 Class III Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3.3 Class III Systems is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3.3 Class III Systems and Systems Formerly Classified as
'Wet Class I Systems."
Section 3.3.1 Flow Test is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3.3.1 Flow test. Class III systems and systems formerly
classified as "Wet Class I Systems" shall be flow tested....
Section 3.3.2 Pump test is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3.3.2 Pump test. Fire pumps shall annually be tested....
Section 3.3.3 Outlets is hereby amended by deleting the last
sentence and substituting the following:
Section 3.3.3 Outlets.
4. APPENDIX III -C TESTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding a new Section 4 as follows:
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Section 41 Inspection and Testing. Private hydrant systems shall be
inspected and serviced annually, and the owner shall correct any
Sec. 4-2.35. Appendix V amended.
APPENDIX V NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD
PRACTICE is hereby deleted and the following is substituted:
APPENDIX V
ADOPTED STANDARDS
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1. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
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(a) NFPA Standards. The NFPA Standards as listed in this section by
name and edition, and as published by the National Fire Protection
Association, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added,
deleted, modified or amended, are hereby adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set forth at length herein; and the provisions thereby shall be
controlling within the limits of the incorporated area of the City. One
copy of each adopted Standard is on file at the Orange County Fire
Authority, Fire Prevention Division headquarters.
1. NFPA 11A Standard for Medium- and High -Expansion Foam
Systems, 49991994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
2. NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems,
4959.1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
3. NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems,
4999L 1992 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
4. NFPA 12B Standard on Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Systems,
1990 Edition, as amended by subsection (b).
5. NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 4954
1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 2.
6. NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
One -and Two -Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 4499} 1994
Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 3.
7. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 4959.1994
Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 4.
8. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems, 4999 1993 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 5.
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10. NFPA 16 Standard on Deluge Foam -Water Sprinkler and Foam -
Water Spray System, 1991 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
11. NFPA 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed -
Head Foam -Water Sprinkler Systems, 4955. 1994 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 6.
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12. NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
13. NFPA 17A Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems,
1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
14. NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps,
44941993 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
15. NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances, 49821992 Edition, as amended
in subsection (b).
16. NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 4994 1994 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 8.
17. NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites,
1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 9.
18. NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 10.
19. NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition,
as amended in subsection (b) and Section 11.
20. NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing
Systems. 1994 Edition, as amended in subsection
(b) General Amendments. The amendments listed below apply to all of
the NFPA Standards adopted in subsection (a) above.
1. NFPA Purpose. These NFPA Standards are adopted for the
purpose of establishing design, installation, testing and
maintenance criteria for the subjects covered therein. This
purpose takes priority over the purpose as stated in the NFPA
Standards.
2. NFPA Explanatory Material. Explanatory material included in
the form of fine print notes, in footnotes or in an appendix of
the NFPA Standards are for informational purposes and are not
adopted.
3. NFPA Alternative Material and Methods. The provisions of
Section 103.1.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted in this
Municipal Code, shall be applied to all requests to use
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alternative material and methods to meet the requirements of
this standard.
4. NFPA Definitions. The following definitions shall be applied to
the NFPA Standards and take priority over any similar
definitions:
A. "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the official responsible
for the enforcement of the NFPA Standard.
B. "Approved" shall be defined as specified in Section 202-A
of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
C. "Labeled" and "Listed" shall be defined as specified in
Section 213-L of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
5. NFPA Referenced Publications. The publications referenced in
the text, the referenced publication chapter and reference
publication appendix of the NFPA Standards are hereby deleted
and whenever a publication is referenced, it shall mean the
following as appropriate:
A. The NFPA Standards as adopted in Appendix V or Section
9003 of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
B. The applicable article of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
C. The applicable local ordinance such as the adopted
Uniform Building rCode, Uniform Mechanical Code,
Uniform Plumbing Code, or the Electrical Code.
D. Whenever none of the documents listed above apply,
nationally recognized standards or nationally recognized
engineering practices as approved by the chief shall apply.
6. Conflicts between NFPA and UFC or Other Adopted Codes or
Standards. Whenever an NFPA Standard contains a provision
which duplicates or conflicts with a requirement of the Uniform
Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code Standards, applicable state
regulations, or other codes and standards as adopted by local
ordinance, the provisions of the latter will take precedence.
7. NFPA Appendices. All NFPA appendices are for informational
purposes and are not adopted.
2. NFPA 13 AMENDED (as adopted in UBC Standard 9-1)
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b)
and UBC Standard 9-1, NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation_ of Sprinkler
Systems, 1994 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Subsection 1-6.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use is added as follows:
1-6.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use. When fire sprinkler
systems are required in buildings of undetermined use, they shall be
designed and installed to have a sprinkler density of not less than
that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 3 use, with a minimum
design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at the time the
permit is issued.
Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater
capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the new occupancy.
Section 2-1 General is hereby amended by deleting Exception No. 2 of
Subsection 2-1.1 and substituting with the following:
2-1.1 Exception No. 2: Components which do not affect system
operations such as drain valves and signs need not be listed.
Subsection 4-6.1.1 Valves Controlling Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended by deleting Subsection 4-6.1.1.4 and substituting with the
following:
4-6.1.1.4: Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they
are operable from the floor below. The center line of the valve shall be
no more than 7 feet (2134 mm) above finished floor.
3. NFPA 13D AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),
NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two -Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1994 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
(a) Section 3-1.1 Valves and Drains is amended by deleting Exception No. 1
and Exception No. 2 without substitution.
(b) Section 3-2 Pressure Gages is deleted and the following substituted:
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3-2 Pressure Gage. At least one water pressure gage shall be
installed on the riser assembly.
(c) Section 3-3 Piping is amended as follows:
Table 3-3.5. All listings under cast iron, malleable iron, and steel
are deleted.
(d) Section 3-6 Alarms is amended by adding the following ending
paragraph and deleting the exception without substitution:
3-6 Alarms.
addressed on. Alarms shall be of sufficient intensity to be clearly
(e) Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers is amended by deleting the
exceptions and substituting the following three exceptions and final
paragraph:
Exception No. 1: Sprinklers are not required in bathrooms not
exceeding 55 square feet (5.1 m2).
Exception No. 2: Sprinklers are not required in small clothes
closets, linen closets and pantries where the least dimension does
not exceed 3 feet (914 mm), the area does not exceed 24 square feet
(2.2 m2), and the walls and ceilings are surfaced with
noncombustible or fire -resistive material as defined in the adopted
Uniform Building Code.
Exception No. 3: Sprinklers may be omitted from open attached
porches, carports and similar open attached structures. Attached
garages shall be protected with listed quick -response sprinklers
spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1 m2).
These heads are not required to be calculated as part of the system if
the lines are supplied by the largest piping in the system.
All attics shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick -
response heads which shall be located to protect attic penetrations
created by access scuttles or mechanical equipment. Crawl spaces that
are intended for use as a living or storage area or that exceed a
maximum height dimension of 5 feet (1524 mm) shall be protected
with intermediate temperature quick -response heads.
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4. NFPA 13R AMENDED (as adopted in UBC Standard 9-3)
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b)
and UBC Standard 9-3, NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in
Height, 1994 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Section 2-4.5.6 is amended to read as follows:
Section 2-4.5.6 Standard or quick response sprinklers shah may be
used in areas outside dwelling units.
Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklers Exception No. 4 is deleted and
substituted with the following:
Exception No. 4: Sprinklers may be omitted from penthouse
equipment rooms, crawl spaces, floor/ ceiling spaces, elevator shafts,
and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for
livingpurposes or storage. Sprinklers may also be omitted from
attics which are not located over dwelling units. When attics are
separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per the
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Detached One and
Two Family Dwellings. All other attics shall be protected per NFPA
13, 1994 Edition.
5. NFPA 14 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),
NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems,
1993 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Section 2-9 Fire Department Connections is amended as follows:
2-9.2 Each fire department connection shall have at least two 2-
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1/2 inch (63.5 -mm) internal threaded swivel fittings, plus
of the system, having NH standard threads ....
(b) Section 5-7 Minimum Pressure for System Design and Sizing � of
Pipe is amended by deleting subsection (b) and the word either- at
the end of the first paragraph and the letter (a} at the beginning of
the second paragraph, and by replacing the number 109 psi- at the
end of the second sentence in the second paragraph with 150 psi
(10.4 bars).
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6. NFPA 16A AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),
NFPA 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed -Head
Foam -Water Sprinkler Systems, 1988 Edition, is further amended as
follows:
Section 1-1 Scope is amended by adding a beginning paragraph as
follows:
Whenever in this standard the word "recommended" is used, it
means "required," and whenever in this standard the word
"should" is used, it means "shall."
7. NFPA 24 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2 (b),
NFPA 24 Standard for Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances, 1992 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Section 1-5 Installation Work is hereby deleted and substituted with
the following:
(b) Section 2-2 Public Water Systems is hereby amended by deleting
Section 2-2.6 and substituting with the following:
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(c) Section 2-6 Fire Department Connections is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of Section 2-6.2 and Section 2-6.6:
Section 2-6.2 ... and shall be protected from mechanical injury.
(d) Section 3-3 Post Indicator Valves is hereby amended by adding the
following beginning sentence to Section 3-3.1:
.• m shall have a separate connection
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(e) Section 3-4 Valves in Pits is hereby amended by adding the
following to Section 3-4.1:
Section 3-4.1 Where it is impractical to provide a post indicator
valve, valves shall be permitted to be placed in valve rooms
accessible from exterior, on exterior risers or on interior risers
with indicatingposts arranged for outside operations, or in pits
with permission of the authority having jurisdiction.
(f) Section 3-5 Sectional Valves is hereby amended by adding the
words "post indicator type" in front of the words "Sectional
controlling valves" on line 2 of Section 3-5.1.
(g) Section 7-2 Coating and Lining of Pipe is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 7-2 Coating and Lining of Pipe. All ferrous metal pipe
shall be lined, and steel pipe shall be coated and wrapped, with
joints coated and wrapped after assembly. All ferrous pipe and
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The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tapc
gpRroved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the
requirements of this section.
(h)Section 8-5 Pipe Joint Assembly is hereby amended by adding the
words "assembly and prior to poly -tube" before the last word
"installation" in the paragraph in Section 8-5.2.
(i) Section 8-9 Testing Underground Systems is hereby amended by
adding a beginning sentence to Section 8-9.2 as follows:
8. NFPA 37 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),
NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion
Engines and Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Section 2-1.1.2.2 General Locations is amended by deleting the last
paragraph without substitution.
(b) Section 2-1.1.2.3 General Locations is amended by deleting the last
sentence without substitution.
(c) New Section 2-1.1.2.4 General Locations is added as follows:
2-1.1.2.4 Doors, windows and louvered openings shall be located
on exterior walls only. When such openings are located below
openings in another story or less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from
doors, windows or louvered openings of the same building, they
shall be protected by a fire assembly having a 3/4 hour rating.
Such fire assemblies shall be fixed, automatic or self-closing.
Combustion engines and gas turbines used for emergency power
shall not be located in a room or area used for any other purpose.
9. NFPA 50 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),
NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1990
Edition, is further amended as specified in the Uniform Fire Code
Standard 74-1 Part I.
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10. NFPA 231 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),
NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, is further amended
as specified in the adopted Uniform Fire Code Standard 81-1 Part I.
11. NFPA 231C AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),
NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, is further
amended as specified in the adopted Uniform Fire Code Standard 81-2 Part
I.
Sec. 4-2.36. Appendix VI -A, Section 1 amended.
APPENDIX VI -A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFICATION is hereby
amended by adding the following beginning paragraph to SECTION
1—SCOPE:
1 • 1 " ! 1• 1 • . . • .
Sec. 4-2.37. Appendix VI -E amended.
APPENDIX VI -E REQUIRED SEPARATION DISTANCES FOR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
(a) A beginning paragraph is added as follows:
Whenever the word "recommended" is used in Appendix VI -E, it
means "r uired "
(b) The first sentence of the first paragraph as printed in Appendix
VI -E (UFC 1994 Edition) is deleted and the following substituted:
passage.
The following information is adopted for use in applying Article 77.
SECTION 3. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its
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SECTION 3. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its passage.
SECTION 4. City Clerk's Certification.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same
to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published once within fifteen
(15) days after passage and adoption as required by law; or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may
cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the text of this
Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adoption
of this Ordinance; and, within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be
published the aforementioned summary and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together
with the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of
January , 1996.
DAVID M. S, RD IN, MAYOR PRO TEM
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance
No. 772 which was introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California, held on January 2 1996, and adopted at a
meeting held on January 16 , 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Nash, Campbell and
Mayor pro tem Swerdlin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Hart
(SEAL)
CHERYL JOHNSOW CITY CLERK