Ordinance Number 1005ORDINANCE NO. 1005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF
TITLE 8 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADOPTING THE 2013 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH
APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") recently
adopted new amendments to the California Building Standards Codes; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958 et seq., and 18941.5
authorize cities and counties to modify the California Building Standards Codes by
adopting more restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications
are accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, based upon the recommendations of the Fire Marshal and the Building
Official, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the 2013 California
Building Standards Code set forth in this Ordinance are more restrictive than the standards
adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, would decrease the number of
potential incidence of property damage, injury and death due to fires and earthquakes, and
are reasonable and necessary to mitigate local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of the California Building Standards Codes.
Section 8-2.01 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-2.01 Adoption of the 2013 California Building Codes.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment
use, height, and area of buildings and structures, the following building codes subject
to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, are hereby adopted: the California
Building Code, 2013 Edition; the California Residential Code, 2013 Edition; the
California Green Building Standards Code, 2013 Edition; the California Plumbing
Code, 2013 Edition; the California Mechanical Code, 2013 Edition; the California
Electrical Code, 2013 Edition; the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition; the California
Energy Code, 2013 Edition. The provisions of these Building Codes as amended by
this chapter shall constitute the Building Regulations of the City of San Juan
Capistrano. Where the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards
Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Building Codes, State regulations
shall prevail over the Building Codes.
One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefor are on file in the office
of the building official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and
are made available for public inspection.
Section 2. Amendments, Additions and Deletions to 2013 California Building Code.
Section 8-2.02 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Amendments to the 2010 California Building Code including Appendix Chapter 1 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-2.02 Amendments to 2013 California Building Code.
Section 100 "Division II Scope and Administration" is hereby amended to read
as follows:
1. Subsection 101.2 "Scope" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph
and amend the exception that reads:
"The provisions of these codes shall apply to and affect all of the territory of the
City of San Juan Capistrano, except work located primarily in a public way; public
utility towers and poles; mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in these
codes; hydraulic flood control structures; facilities for the production, generation,
storage or transmission of water or electrical energy by a local agency; and
except as exempted by these codes."
2. Subsection 105.2 "Work exempt from permit" is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Building.
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses and structures such as portable shade cloth
structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Such
structures must comply with the setback and height requirements of the
City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code.
2. Masonry or concrete fences not over 36 inches in height measured from
the top of footing to top of wall, and all other fences (wood, vinyl, wrought
iron, etc.) not over 36 inches in height above lowest adjacent grade and
any fence located with the zoning front yard setback distance not over 36
inches high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 48 inches in height measured from the
bottom of footing to top of wall unless supporting a surcharge, impounding
Class I, II or II -A liquids or located at the top or bottom of a slope.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed
5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
2:1.
6. Decks, platforms or similar structures, walkways, sidewalks and driveways
not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any
basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route. Note:
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All parking lot re -stripping, re -sealing and/or re -paving require permits and
approval to verify compliance with disabled access requirements and City
zoning regulations.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar
finish work that does not involve electrical, mechanical or plumbing work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that
are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are
installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes,
not including service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and
two-family dwellings.
12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more
than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support
of Group R-3 and U occupancies.
13. Non fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not
over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
14. Radio and television antenna, flagpoles not over twelve (12) feet in height
measured from grade.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical
permits will be required for the above -exempted items.
3. Subsection 105.3.2 "Time limitation of application" is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the
date of filing, unless a permit has been issued. The building official is authorized
to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a period not more than 180 days."
4. Subsection 105.5 "Expiration" is hereby amended to read in its entirety as
follows:
"105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on
the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its
issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or
abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work commenced. Before
such work can be recommenced after a permit expires, a new permit shall first be
obtained to do so, and a fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a
new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made
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in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that
such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew
action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a
period not more than 180 days. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may
apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that
permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required.
The extension shall be requested in writing prior to the permit expiring and show
justifiable cause demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the
permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended
more than once."
5. Subsection 107.1 "General" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph
that reads:
"Subsection 107.1. General.
Soil report, prepared by an Engineer licensed by the State to practice by
such, shall be submitted at the time of permit application. Soil report is
required for all new construction and additions. The Building Official may
waive the requirement of soil report if it is found that the scope of work
applied for is not necessary to have a soil report."
6. Subsection 107.3 "Examination of documents" is hereby amended to add
a second paragraph that reads:
"Subsection 107.3. Examination of Documents.
When submittal documents are required by Section 107. 1, a plan review fee
shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review. Said
plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section
109.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as
set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution."
7. Subsection 107.5 "Retention of construction documents", is hereby
amended to add a second paragraph that reads:
"The approved plan, permit application and inspection card and other
construction documents required by the Building Official shall be imaged after the
final inspection and will be a permanent record in the City. The applicant shall
pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit."
8. Subsection 109.2 "Schedule of permit fees" is hereby amended to add a
sentence at the end of the paragraph that reads:
"The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution
unless otherwise specified by the code."
9. Subsection 109.3 "Building Permit Valuations" is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads:
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"The Building Official shall make the determination of value or valuation under
any provisions of this code. The valuation shall be determined by using rational
methods established by the Building Official that reasonably establish the
construction value or the contract price of the actual construction cost.
10. Section 109.4 "Work commencing before permit issuance" is hereby
amended to add a second paragraph that reads:
"An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or
not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal
to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law."
11. Subsection 109.6 "Refunds" is hereby amended to read in its entirety;
"109.6 Refunds.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the
permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the
plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review has
been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on
written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the
date of payment."
12. Section 109 "Fees" is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection 109.7
as follows:
"109.7 Fees/Deposit. The Building Official may require a deposit from the
applicant for a certain project or work in order to secure the request for final
inspection approvals from the applicant or the repairing of damaged City
properties during the period of construction. The deposit money will be refunded
to the applicant when the final inspections are approved or the damages are
repaired to the satisfaction of the City. The deposit amount shall not be more
than twice the permit fee."
13. Section 110 "Inspections" is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection
110.7 as follows:
110.7 Re -inspections. A re -inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection
or re -inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not
complete or when corrections called for are not made.
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This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re -inspection fees the first
time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but
as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for
such inspection or re -inspection.
Re -inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not
posted or otherwise made available on site; the approved plans are not readily
available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which
inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the
Building Official.
To obtain a re -inspection, the applicant shall pay the re -inspection fee as
established by the City Council Fee Resolution.
In instances where re -inspection fees have been assessed, no additional
inspections will be performed until the required fees have been paid."
14. Subsection 111.1 "Use and occupancy" is hereby amended to read as
follow:
"No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing
occupancy classification of any building or structure or portion thereof shall be
made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy for said
building or structure in accordance with the provisions of section 111.2. Issuance
of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation
of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the City. Certificates
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or
other ordinances of the City shall not be valid."
15. Subsection 111.2 "Certificate issued" is hereby amended to read as follow
and section 111.3 "Temporary Occupancy" is deleted in its entirety:
(a) The Building Official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building
or structure subject to this code when the Building Official has found violation(s)
of any municipal code, county code or applicable state law provision related to
any form of building or grading activity occurring on the subject property.
(b) If the Building Official determines that a certificate of occupancy may be
issued as in conformance with the requirements of this Code, the certificate shall
contain the following:
1. The building permit number;
2. The address of the building;
3. The name and address of the owner;
4. A description of that portion of the building for which the C of O is
issued;
5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been
inspected for Compliance with the requirements of this code for the
group and division of Occupancy and the use;
6. The name of the Building Official.
(c) Exception: A certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building Official in
those instances where the Building Official finds and determines that the building
or structure is otherwise completed but not all zoning conditions of approval have
been satisfied and: i) occupancy will not otherwise constitute a threat to the
public health and safety; ii) remaining work constitutes a very minor portion of the
project; iii) the remaining work is secured by the posting of appropriate surety
performance bonding as approved by the Building Official; iv) the applicant shall
pay a required fee to process the exception application. This exception is not
applicable where the work on the structure or building has not satisfied all
requirements of this Building Code.
16. Subsection 111.4 "Revocation" is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Building Official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of
occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the
certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or
where it is determined that the building or structure or portions thereof is in
violation of any City ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code."
Note: Many of the following changes are made to various fire safety regulations
set forth in the following sections of the 2013 California Building Code:
Adopt Chapter 7A Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire
Exposure in its entirety with the following amendments:
710A.3.2 Detached accessory structures within 50 feet of an applicable building shall
comply with the requirements of this section.
710A.4 Requirements. Accessory structures shall be constructed of non-combustible
or ignition -resistant materials.
17. Adopt Chapter 9 "Fire Protection Systems" in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler
systems in new buildings and structures shall be
provided in the locations described in this section and
in Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code as
amended by the City of San Juan Capistrano as
follows:
New buildings: In addition to the requirements of
section 903.2.1 through 903.2.19, approved
automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and
structures shall be provided as follows (Exception:
Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and
townhouses as required by section 903.2.8):
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i. Throughout all Groups A, I, E, and H
Occupancies
ii. Throughout all Group B, F, M, and S
Occupancies exceeding 1,000 square feet
iii. Throughout all Group U-1 Occupancies
exceeding 6,000 square feet
For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not
define separate buildings.
Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration
within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of
the existing structure and the alteration includes
structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided
throughout the entire building when:
a) Existing non sprinkled building less than
5,000 ft2: where 20% or more is added and
the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square
feet.
b) Existing non sprinkled building equal or
greater than 5,000 ft2: where more than
1,000 ft2 is added.
c) Fire sprinklers shall be provided in additions
to an existing building that has fire
sprinklers installed.
Subsection 903.2.8 of Section 903 of CBC is hereby
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3 of
Section 903 of this code and Subsection 903.2.8 of
Section 903 of the California Fire Code as amended
by the City of San Juan Capistrano shall be provided
throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as
follows:
New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all new buildings.
Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area,
as defined in Section 202, and greater than 1000 square feet
(92.903 m2) within a two year period; or
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Exception: When demonstrated to the fire code official that
the hydraulic demand of the fire sprinkler system requires a
water meter upgrade solely for the fire sprinkler system, and
that upgrade requires replacement of the domestic lateral feed
from the water main to the water meter solely for the fire
sprinkler system, fire sprinklers shall not be required.
b. An addition when the existing building is already provided with
automatic sprinklers; or.
When an existing Group R Occupancy is being
substantially renovated, and where the scope of
the renovation is such that the Building Code
Official determines that the complexity of installing
a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new
building.
Exceptions:
1, Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to
Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden
clients, not housing non ambulatory clients
above the first floor and not housing clients
above the second floor.
2. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to
Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one
bedridden client and complying with Section
425.8.3.3.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children
only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally
retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in
which such children are housed are not more
than two stories in height, and buildings or
portions thereof housing such children have an
automatic fire alarm system activated by
approved smoke detectors.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective
social care which house ambulatory clients only,
none of whom is a child (under the age of 18
years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or
over).
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically
calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity
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Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code
Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by
Table 903.3.5.3
Design %
75-
80
85
90
100
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
110 120 130 140 150 PSI
Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is hereby revised by
modifying item 1, deleting item 3 and 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as
follows:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre -action and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections is hereby
amended by adding item 7 as follows:
7. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18
inches (457.2 mm) above and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
Section 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors is hereby amended as follows:
907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be
listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct
smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when
a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a
visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall
perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the
California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a
substitute for required open area detection.
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Exception:
In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system,
actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal
in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a
visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as
air duct detector trouble.
Section 907.6.5 Monitoring is revised as follows
907.6.5 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the
California Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in
accordance with NFPA 72, this section, and per Orange County Fire Authority
Guideline "New and Existing Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems".
18. Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Table 1505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
Section 1505.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of
every existing structure where more than 10 percent (10%) of the total roof area
is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new
structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of
the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is
at least Class A.
Section 1505.5 Non -classified roofing is amended, by the deletion of the entire
section.
Section 1505.7 Special purpose roof is amended, by the deletion of the entire
section.
(Next 7 sections are amendments to Grading)
Section 8-2.06 Excavation and Grading is amended to read as follows:
Section 1804, of the 2013 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read
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000000000'
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
Section 1505.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of
every existing structure where more than 10 percent (10%) of the total roof area
is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new
structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of
the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is
at least Class A.
Section 1505.5 Non -classified roofing is amended, by the deletion of the entire
section.
Section 1505.7 Special purpose roof is amended, by the deletion of the entire
section.
(Next 7 sections are amendments to Grading)
Section 8-2.06 Excavation and Grading is amended to read as follows:
Section 1804, of the 2013 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read
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as follows:
Permits Required.
Section 1804.7 (the rest of the section is unchanged).
Section 8-2.07 Grading permit requirement is amended to read as follows:
Section 1804.8, of the 2013 California Building Code, is hereby added to section
1804 to read as follows: (the rest of the section is unchanged).
Section 8-2.08 Bonds is amended to read as follows:
Section 1804, of the 2013 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 1804.9 (the rest of the section is unchanged).
Section 8-2.10 Drainage, terracing, and on-site improvement is amended to read
as follows:
Section 1804, of the 2013 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 1804.10 (the rest of the section is unchanged).
Section 8-2.11 Grading inspection is amended to read as follows:
Section 1804, of the 2013 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 1804.11 (the rest of the section is unchanged).
Section 8-2.12 Completion of work is amended to read as follows:
Section 1804, of the 2013 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 1804.12 (the rest of the section is unchanged).
Section 8-2.13 Import or export is amended to read as follows:
Section 1804, of the 2013 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 1804.13 (the rest of the section is unchanged)
19. Chapter 31 Special Construction
Section 3109.4.4.1 is amended by adding the following definition:
PRIVATE POOL, is any constructed pool, permanent or portable, and over 18
inches deep which is intended for non-commercial use as swimming pool by not
more than three owner families and their guests.
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3109.4.4.2 is hereby modified by deleting the first paragraph in its entirety and a new
paragraph is substituted to read as follows:
3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required. Commencing
January 1, 2007, except as provided in Section 3109.4.4.5, whenever a
construction permit is issued for construction of a new private pool at a
residence, it shall have an enclosure complying with 3109.4.4.3.
Chapter 35
Chapter 35 Referenced Standards is hereby adopted and revised as follows:
NFPA 13, 2013 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 6.8.3 is hereby revised as follows:
6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC
shall contain a minimum of two 2 '/2" inlets. The location shall be approved and
be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within
150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size
of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly.
Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the
fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream
demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 '/2" inlets shall be
provided.
Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined
use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the
quick -response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific
tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.
Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1) Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.7
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
(3) Standard -response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to
existing light hazard systems equipped with standard -response
sprinklers
(4) Standard -response sprinklers used where individual standard -
response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 8.17.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows
8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms. A local water -flow alarm shall be provided on
all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow
monitoring system, where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm
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system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with a minimum of one approved
interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be minimum
of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all
intervening doors closed, whichever is greater. Alarms shall be audible within all other
living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow
monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit
(except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the
residence.
Section 11.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows:
11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use
other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler
density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no
reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be
designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G". Use is considered undetermined if a
specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted.
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 11.2.3.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be
determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the Fire Code
Official:
1) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the
appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test form/directions to
document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or an approved
third party licensed in the State of California.
Section 23.2.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
Section 23.2.1.1 Where a waterflow test is used for the purposes of system design,
the test shall be conducted no more than 6 months prior to working plan submittal
unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
NFPA 13R 2013 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows:
6.16.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and
shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system
where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of
stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2010
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California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a
minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all
sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound
or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors closed, whichever is greater.
Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit.
When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible
devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current
protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for
outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building.
NFPA 13D 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -
and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 4.1.3 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
Section 4.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on
the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any
way can be promptly replaced.
Section 4.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of
the sprinklers in the property.
Section 4.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to
which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 OF (380C).
Section 4.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be
used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be
provided for each type of sprinkler installed.
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless
supervised by a central station, or remote station alarm service
Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service
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and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible
devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location is
subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices
shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is
greater. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall
be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less
than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. Audible devices shall be powered from an
uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally
operated appliances in the residence.
Exception:
1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior
audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.
2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 907.2.11 are used to
sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of
Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3.1.1 Hose Connection Height Class I and III Standpipe hose connections
shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches, or more than
24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above
the finished floor.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 24, 2013 Edition, Installation of
Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be painted OSHA
red.
Section 6.2.11 (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered:
(5) Control Valves installed in a fire -rated room accessible from the exterior.
(6) Control valves in a fire -rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as
permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.
Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:
Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies
shall be painted OSHA red.
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Section 10.1.6.3 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipes shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and
wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with an 8 -mil polyethylene
tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches
and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing
does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.3.6.2 is hereby revised as follows:
10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion -retarding material, prior to poly -tube, and after
installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.3.6.3 is hereby added as follows:
10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.6.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.6.3.1 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation,
the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 18 inches, as measured from
the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or building foundation
shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or
comply with 10.6.2.
Section 10.6.4 is hereby revised as follows:
10.6.4 Pipe Joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under
the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall
not contain mechanical joints.
Section 3. Adoption of the 2013 California Electrical Code.
Section 8-3.01 of Chapter 3, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2010 California Electrical Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-3.01 Adoption of the 2013 California Electrical Code.
The 2013 California Electrical Code, based on the 2011 National Electrical Code as
published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference
and made part of this code.
Section 4. Adoption of the 2013 California Mechanical Code.
Section 8-4.01 of Chapter 4, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2010 California Mechanical Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-4.01 Adoption of the 2013 California Mechanical Code.
The 2013 California Mechanical Code, based on the 2012 Uniform Mechanical Code
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as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is
hereby adopted by reference and made part of this code.
Section 5. Adoption of the 2013 California Plumbing Code.
Section 8-5.01 of Chapter 5, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2010 California Plumbing Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8-5.01 Adoption of the 2013 California Plumbing Code.
The 2013 California Plumbing Code, based on the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code as
published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is
hereby adopted by reference and made part of this code.
Section 6. Adoption of the 2013 California Energy Code.
Section 8-15.01 of Chapter 15, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2010 California Energy Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8-15.01 Adoption of the 2013 California Energy Code.
The 2013 California Energy Code, based on the 2012 Energy Code as published by
the California Energy Commission, is hereby adopted by reference and made part of
this code.
Section 7. Adoption of the 2013 California Fire Code.
Section 8-10.01 of Chapter 10, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2010 California Fire Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8-10.01 Adoption of the 2013 California Fire Code.
The 2013 California Fire Code, based on the 2012 International Fire Code as
published by the International Code Council (ICC), is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 109.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:
109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,
alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions
of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as
prescribed in Section 109.4.2 and 109.4.3. Penalties shall be as prescribed in
local ordinance. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been
served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Sections 109.4.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows:
109.4.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.4.3, persons operating or
maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall
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permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be
guilty of an infraction.
Sections 109.4.3 Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
109.4.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire
or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly
authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor:
104.11.2 Obstructing operations
104.11.3 Systems and Devices
107.5 Overcrowding
109.3.2 Compliance with Orders and Notices
111.4 Failure to comply
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning
308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310.7 Burning Objects
3104.7 Open or exposed flames
Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "Alterations", "Floor
Area", "Flow -line", "Hazardous Fire Area", and "Sky Lantern" as follows:
202 General Definitions
ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than
a repair or addition. Alterations include but are not limited to the addition or
elimination of walls within the existing building envelope. Alteration also includes
modifications to the structure which involve 50% or more removal and
replacement of wall board within any room.
FLOOR AREA. For the purpose of calculating square footage for application of
fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall be determined in accordance with
the CBC definition for "Floor Area, Gross". For Group R-3 occupancies portions
of the structure not required to be protected by the automatic sprinkler system do
not need to be included into the floor area calculation.
FLOW -LINE. is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled curb defined by the
path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled
curb.
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within Section 4906.2
and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official due to the presence of
combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains
combustible vegetation.
SKY LANTERN. An airborne lantern typically made of paper, Mylar, or other
lightweight material with a wood, plastic, or metal frame containing a candle, fuel
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cell, or other heat source that provides buoyancy.
Chapter 3 General Precautions Against Fire is adopted in its entirety with the
following amendments:
Section 304.1.2 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of
being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the
owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-
wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49 and OCFA
vegetation management guidelines.
Section 305.5 Chimney spark arresters is hereby added as follows:
305.5 Chimney spark arresters. All chimneys attached to any appliance or
fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester.
Chimneys serving outdoor appliances or fireplaces shall be equipped with a
spark arrester. The spark arrester shall meet the requirements of Section
2113.9.2 of the California Building Code.
Section 305.6 Outdoor fires is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall be in accordance with Sections 305,
307, and 308 and with other applicable sections of this code.
305.6.1 Where prohibited. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or
maintained in fuel modification areas, Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or Special Fire Protection Areas (SFPA)
or other locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the
WRA, SFPA or FHSZ, except by permit from the fire code official.
Exceptions: A permit is not required for the following:
1. Fires in approved outdoor or portable fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings
and similar devices at Group R occupancies that are installed and
used in accordance with this code.
2. Outdoor fires at inhabited premises or official organized campsites
or parks when located in a permanent or portable barbeque or grill,
incinerator, or outdoor fireplace located at least 30 feet from
combustible vegetation.
3. Installations or uses approved by the fire code official.
305.6.1.1 Fuel Modification Areas. Outdoor fires using wood or other
solid fuel shall not be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification
area.
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305.6.1.2 Supervision. Where a permit is issued or when allowed under
the exceptions to Section 305.6.1, such fires shall be supervised by a
person 18 years of age or older.
305.6.2 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires are not allowed when
predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity
is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public
announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the
fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire
code official.
305.6.3 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material
shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with
Section 307.2.1.
Section 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR
FIREPLACES is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE RINGS,
AND OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at
Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior
devices used at Group R shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended for cooking.
307.6.1 Gas -fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar
devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied -petroleum gas are allowed when
approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only
burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies,
combustible construction shall not be located within three feet of an
atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the
device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten
feet. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is
installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column
between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys
or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester in accordance with
Section 305.5.
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or
liquefied -petroleum gas. Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel
shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and
Section 305.5. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with
an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an
installed and maintained method of arresting sparks. The burning of wood
or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 15 feet of combustible
structures, unless within a permanent or portable fireplace. Conditions
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which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to
vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning
wood or solid fuel shall be managed per Section 307.5.
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid
fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone. Wood and
other solid fuel burning fires in devices other than permanent fireplaces
are not allowed within Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire
Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) and Special Fire Protection Areas
(SFPA) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire
to the WRA or FHSZ, unless determined by the Fire Code Official that
the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start
of a wildfire.
Section 319 Development on or Near Land Containing or Emitting Toxic,
Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors, is hereby added as follows:
319 Development On Or Near Land Containing Or Emitting Toxic,
Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors. The fire code official
may require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports,
remedial recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state -licensed
and department -approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be
developed which has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304.8 m) of a parcel
of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation,
petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may
contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
Section 320 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added
as follows:
320 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings
to be built or installed in areas with or adjacent to land having hazardous
combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements in the edition of OCFA
Vegetation Management Guidelines currently in use at the time of plan submittal.
Section 321 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby
added as follows:
321 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code
official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of
portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily
used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other
combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow -line or the end of the
improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground
cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground
covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
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Section 322 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:
322 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of
the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any
specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources
agencies, California Native Plant Society and county -approved list of
wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
Section 323 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
323 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person
shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous
fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 323.1 maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for
the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. 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.
2. 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 good mechanical
condition
Section 323.1 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:
323.1 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with the following:
1. 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.
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2. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to
Section 322 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.
Section 324 Restricted Entry is hereby added as follows:
324 Restricted entry. The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce
when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall
again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except
public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have
not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry,
is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas
and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.
2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly
authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members
of the United States Forest Service.
Section 325 Trespassing on posted property is hereby added as follows:
325 Trespassing on posted property. When the fire code official determines
that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and
continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain,
proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until
changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as
hereinafter provided.
1. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and
referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed
area.
2. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is
prohibited.
Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed
and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public
officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.
Section 326 Sky Lanterns or similar devices is hereby added as follows:
326 Sky Lanterns or similar devices. The ignition and/or launching of a Sky
Lantern or similar device is prohibited.
Exception: Upon approval of the fire code official, sky lanterns may be used
as necessary for religious or cultural ceremonies providing that adequate
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safeguards have been taken as approved by the fire code official. Sky
Lanterns must be tethered in a safe manner to prevent them from leaving the
area and must be constantly attended until extinguished.
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness is adopted only the Sections
listed below:
1.
401
2.
401.3.4
3.
401.9
4.
402
5.
403
6.
404.6 — 404.7.6
7.
407
8.
408.3.1 — 408.3.2
9.
408.12 — 408.12.3
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments
SECTION 503.2.1 Dimensions is revised as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for
approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Street widths are
to be measured from top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and
gutter, and from flow -line to flow -line on streets with rolled curbs.
SECTION 503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Area is added as follows:
503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Areas. In Hazardous Fire Areas the minimum fire
apparatus road width shall be 28 feet (8530 mm). The width shall be maintained
to an approved point outside of the Hazardous Fire Area.
Exception: When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the
road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet (7300
mm). This length may be increased to 400 feet where serving no more than
three dwelling units and all structures accessed from the roadway are
protected by automatic fire sprinklers.
Section 505.1 Address Identification is revised as follows:
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved
address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in
a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required by
the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved
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locations to facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be Arabic
numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (101.6
mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) for R-3
occupancies, for all other occupancies the numbers shall be a minimum of 6
inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where access is by means of
a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a
monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
Address numbers shall be maintained.
Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage is revised as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new
buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within
the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety
communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This
section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication
systems. The Emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with
one of the following:
1. An emergency radio system installed in accordance with the local
authority having jurisdiction's ordinance.
2. An emergency radio coverage system installed in accordance with
Orange County Fire Authority's Emergency Responder Digital Radio
Guideline.
Exceptions:
1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage
system is not needed.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components or equipment could have a negative impact
on normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the
authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder
radio coverage system.
Sections 510.2; 510.3; 510.4; 510.5; 510.6 are hereby deleted without replacement:
Chapter 6 Building Service and Systems is adopted in its entirety with the
following amendments
Section 608.1 Scope is hereby amended as follows:
608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity
of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni -Cd)
and valve -regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium -ion
and lithium metal polymer, used for facility standby power, emergency power or
uninterruptible power supplies shall comply with this section and Table 608.1.
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Indoor charging systems for electric carts/cars with more than 50 gallons (189 L)
aggregate quantity shall comply with Section 608.10.
Section 608.10 Indoor charging of electric carts/cars is hereby added as follows:
608.10 Indoor charging of electric carts/cars. Indoor charging of electric
carts/cars where the combined volume of all battery electrolyte exceeds 50
gallons shall comply with following:
1. Spill control and neutralization shall be provided and comply with Section
608.5.
2. Room ventilation shall be provided and comply with Section 608.6.1
3. Signage shall be provided and comply with Section 608.7.1
4. Smoke detection shall be provided and comply with Section 907.2
Chapter 7 Fire -Resistance -Rated Construction is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its
entirety without amendments.
Adopt Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler
systems in new buildings and structures shall be
provided in the locations described in this section and
in Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code as
amended by the City of San Juan Capistrano as
follows:
New buildings: In addition to the requirements of
section 903.2.1 through 903.2.19, approved
automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and
structures shall be provided as follows (Exception:
Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and
townhouses as required by section 903.2.8):
iv. Throughout all Groups A, I, E, and H
Occupancies
V. Throughout all Group B, F, M, and S
Occupancies exceeding 1,000 square feet
vi. Throughout all Group U-1 Occupancies
exceeding 6,000 square feet
KFA
For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not
define separate buildings.
Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration
within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of
the existing structure and the alteration includes
structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided
throughout the entire building when:
d) Existing non sprinkled building less than
5,000 ft2: where 20% or more is added and
the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square
feet.
e) Existing non sprinkled building equal or
greater than 5,000 ft2: where more than
1,000 ft2 is added.
f) Fire sprinklers shall be provided in additions
to an existing building that has fire
sprinklers installed.
Subsection 903.2.8 of Section 903 of CBC is hereby
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3 of
Section 903 of this code and Subsection 903.2.8 of
Section 903 of the California Fire Code as amended
by the City of San Juan Capistrano shall be provided
throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as
follows:
New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all new buildings.
Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
c. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area,
as defined in Section 502. 1, and greater than 1000 square feet
(92.903 m2) within a two year period, or
Exception: When demonstrated to the fire code official that
the hydraulic demand of the fire sprinkler system requires a
water meter upgrade solely for the fire sprinkler system, and
that upgrade requires replacement of the domestic lateral feed
from the water main to the water meter solely for the fire
sprinkler system, fire sprinklers shall not be required.
d. An addition when the existing building is already provided with
automatic sprinklers; or.
When an existing Group R Occupancy is being
substantially renovated, and where the scope of
the renovation is such that the Building Code
Official determines that the complexity of installing
a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new
building.
Exceptions:
1. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to
Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden
clients, not housing non ambulatory clients
above the first floor and not housing clients
above the second floor.
2. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to
Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one
bedridden client and complying with Section
425.8.3.3.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children
only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally
retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in
which such children are housed are not more
than two stories in height, and buildings or
portions thereof housing such children have an
automatic fire alarm system activated by
approved smoke detectors.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective
social care which house ambulatory clients only,
none of whom is a child (under the age of 18
years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or
over).
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically
calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code
Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by
Table 903.3.5.3
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Design 5
Q
9'
Q
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is hereby revised by
modifying item 1, deleting item 3 and 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as
follows:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre -action and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections is hereby
amended by adding item 7 as follows:
6. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches
(457.2 mm) above and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
7.
Section 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors is hereby amended as follows:
907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be
listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct
smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when
a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a
visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall
perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the
California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a
substitute for required open area detection.
Exception:
In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system,
actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal
in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a
visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as
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air duct detector trouble.
Section 907.6.5 Monitoring is revised as follows
907.6.5 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the
California Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in
accordance with NFPA 72, this section, and per Orange County Fire Authority
Guideline "New and Existing Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems".
Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety without amendments
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those
Sections and Subsections listed below:
1103.7
1103.7.3
1103.7.3.1
1103.7.8 — 1103.7.8.2
1103.7.9 — 1103.7.9.10
1103.8 — 1103.8.5.3
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Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 22 Combustible Dust -Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
Chapter 23 Motor Fuel -Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its
entirety without amendments.
Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety without
amendments
Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with
the following amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised by adding the following statement to the last
sentence:
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2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6. For
Miscellaneous Combustible Storage Permit, see Section 105.6.29.
Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground or other all-
weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval from the fire
code official obtained before transferring products to the site.
Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm) in height, 50 feet
(15 240 mm) in width and 100 feet (30 480 mm) in length.
Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised by adding the following statement
to the last sentence:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in
conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile.
Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with
a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture
content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.
Section 2808.9 Material -handling equipment, is hereby revised by adding the
following sentence at the beginning of the section:
2808.9 Material -handling equipment. All material handling equipment operated
by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an
approved spark arrester. Approved material -handling equipment shall be
available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product
during fire -fighting operations.
Section 2808.11 Temperature control, is hereby added as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and
maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control, is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when the internal
temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control, is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the
facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery.
Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be
accepted on the site. New loads shall be monitored to verify that the temperature
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remains stable.
Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 31 Tents and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 32 High -Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages,
Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments:
Section 4906.3 Vegetation is hereby revised by adding Section "(5)" as follows.-
(5)
ollows:
(5) OCFA Vegetation Management Guidelines.
Section 4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added
as follows:
4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings
to be built or installed in hazardous fire areas shall comply with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire
code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
2.1 The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of
the fuel modification for perpetuity.
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3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of the Orange County Fire Authority Vegetation
Management Guidelines.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations
to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code
official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in
the Fire Code.
Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials — General Provisions is adopted in its entirely with
the following amendments.
Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby
amended by modifying the starting paragraph as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required
by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include Orange County
Fire Authority's Chemical Classification Packet, which shall be completed and
approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of
chemicals on the premises. The Chemical Classification Packet shall include the
following information:
1. Product Name
2. Component
3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number
4. Location where stored or used.
5. Container size
6. Hazard classification
7. Amount in storage
8. Amount in use -closed systems
9. Amount in use -open systems.
Table 5003.1.1(1) Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area of Hazardous
Materials Posing a Physical Hazard is hereby amended by deleting Footnote K
without replacement as follows:
Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is hereby added as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store
any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the
disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a
residential zoned or any residentially developed property.
Section 5003.5 Hazard identification signs is hereby amended by modifying the
NFPA standard as follows:
5003.5 Hazard identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the fire
code official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in the Orange County
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Fire Authority Signage Guidelines for the specific material contained shall be
placed on stationary containers and above -ground tanks and at entrances to
locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in
quantities requiring a permit and at specific entrances and locations designated
by the fire code official.
Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 52 Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment.
Section 5503.4.1 Identification signs is hereby revised as follows:
5503.4.1 Identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs in accordance
with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines shall be provided at
entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are stored, handled or
used.
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks California Fire Code Chapter 56 is adopted in
its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 5601.2 Retail Fireworks is hereby added as follows:
5601.2 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of
fireworks II AG (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is
prohibited.
Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically
fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic
operator
Section 5601.3 Seizure of Fireworks is hereby added as follows:
5601.3 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority to
seize, take, remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in
violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal
pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory,
constitutional, and decisional law.
Section 5602 Explosives and blasting is hereby added as follows:
5602 Explosives and blasting. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored,
sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of
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within wildland-urban interface areas, or hazardous fire areas except by permit
from the fire code official.
Section 5608.1 General is hereby revised as follows:
5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a
proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical and group
entertainment productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title
19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks, the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines
for Public Fireworks Displays, and with the conditions of the permit as approved
by the fire code official.
Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety with the
following amendment.
Section 5704.2.3.2 Label or placard is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA
standard as follows:
5704.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons (379 L) in capacity,
which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class I,
II or III liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying the material therein.
Placards shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines.
Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its
entirety without amendments.
Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety with the
following amendments.
Section 6004.2.2.7 Treatment system is hereby amended by modifying the exceptions
as follows:
Exception:
1. Toxic gases — storage/use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic
gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds
(772 kg) water capacity when the following are provided:
1.1 A listed or approved gas detection system with a sensing interval not
exceeding 5 minutes.
1.2. For storage, valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plugs or
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caps.
1.3 For use, a listed and approved automatic -closing fail-safe valve located
immediately adjacent to cylinder valves. The fail-safe valve shall close
when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas
detection system monitoring the exhaust system at the point of
discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated
enclosure or gas room. The gas detection system shall comply with
Section 6004.2.2.10.
Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxiding Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in
its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 67 Water -Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
NFPA 13, 2013 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 6.8.3 is hereby revised as follows:
6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC
shall contain a minimum of two 2 '/2" inlets. The location shall be approved and
be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within
150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size
of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly.
Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the
fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream
demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 '/z" inlets shall be
provided.
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Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined
use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the
quick -response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific
tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.
Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(5) Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.7
(6) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
(7) Standard -response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to
existing light hazard systems equipped with standard -response
sprinklers
(8) Standard -response sprinklers used where individual standard -
response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 8.17.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows
8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms. A local water -flow alarm shall be provided on
all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow
monitoring system, where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm
system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with a minimum of one approved
interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be minimum
of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all
intervening doors closed, whichever is greater. Alarms shall be audible within all other
living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow
monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit
(except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the
residence.
Section 11.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows:
11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use
other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler
density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no
reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be
designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G". Use is considered undetermined if a
specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted.
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 11.2.3.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be
determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the Fire Code
Official:
1) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the
appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test form/directions to
document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or an approved
third party licensed in the State of California.
Section 23.2.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
Section 23.2.1.1 Where a waterflow test is used for the purposes of system design,
the test shall be conducted no more than 6 months prior to working plan submittal
unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
NFPA 13R 2013 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows:
6.16.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and
shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system
where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of
stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2010
California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a
minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all
sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound
or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors closed, whichever is greater.
Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit.
When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible
devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current
protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for
outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building.
NFPA 13D 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -
and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 4.1.3 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
Section 4.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on
the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any
way can be promptly replaced.
Section 4.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of
the sprinklers in the property.
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Section 4.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to
which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 OF (380C).
Section 4.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be
used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be
provided for each type of sprinkler installed.
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless
supervised by a central station, or remote station alarm service
Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service
and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible
devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location is
subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices
shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is
greater. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall
be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less
than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. Audible devices shall be powered from an
uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally
operated appliances in the residence.
Exception:
1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior
audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.
2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 907.2.11 are used to
sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of
Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3.1.1 Hose Connection Height Class I and III Standpipe hose connections
shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches, or more than
24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above
the finished floor.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 24, 2013 Edition, Installation of
R
Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be painted OSHA
red.
Section 6.2.11 (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered:
(5) Control Valves installed in a fire -rated room accessible from the exterior.
(6) Control valves in a fire -rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as
permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.
Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:
Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies
shall be painted OSHA red.
Section 10.1.6.3 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipes shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and
wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with an 8 -mil polyethylene
tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches
and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing
does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.3.6.2 is hereby revised as follows:
10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion -retarding material, prior to poly -tube, and after
installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.3.6.3 is hereby added as follows:
10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.6.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.6.3.1 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation,
the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 18 inches, as measured from
the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or building foundation
shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or
comply with 10.6.2.
Section 10.6.4 is hereby revised as follows:
10.6.4 Pipe Joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under
the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall
not contain mechanical joints.
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Appendix B is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety without amendments:
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety without amendments:
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety without amendments:
Section 8. Adoption of the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code.
Section 8-16.01 of Chapter 16, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code" is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 8-16.01 Adoption of the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code.
The 2013 California Green Building Standards Code is hereby adopted by reference
and made part of this code subject to the following amendments:
a) Section 202 Definitions is amended to add the following:
Sustainability. Consideration of present development and construction impacts on
the community, the economy, and the environment without compromising the
needs of the future.
b) Section 4.304.1 Irrigation controllers is amended to read as follows:
Irrigation controllers. Automatic irrigation system controllers for landscaping
provided and installed at the time of final inspection and shall comply with the
following:
1. Controllers shall be weather- or soil moisture -based irrigation controllers that
automatically adjust irrigation in response to changes in plants' needs as
weather conditions change.
2. Weather -based controllers without integral rain sensors or communication
systems that account for local rainfall shall have a separate wired or wireless
rain sensor which connects of communicates with the controller(s). Soil
moisture -based controllers are not required to have rain sensor input.
Section 9. Adoption of the 2013 California Residential Code.
Section 8-17.01 of Chapter 17, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2010 California Residential Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8-17.01 Adoption of the 2013 California Residential Code.
The 2013 California Residential Code, based on the 2012 International Residential
Code as published by the International Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted by
reference and made part of this code subject to the following amendments:
Section R100 "Division II Administration" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Subsection R101.1 "Title" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"These provisions shall be known as the California Residential Code of the
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City of San Juan Capistrano, and shall be cited as such and will be referred
to herein as "this code.""
2. Subsection R101.2 "Scope" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The provisions of the California Residential Code" shall apply to the
construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of
detached one and two story dwellings and townhouses not more than
three stories above grade plane in height with separate means of egress
and their accessory structures.
Exception: Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419
of the California Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one and
two story dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section
419.5 of the California Building Code when constructed under the
California Residential Code shall conform to Section 903.3.1.3 of the
California Building Code.
The provisions of these codes shall apply to and affect all of the territory of
the City of San Juan Capistrano, except work located primarily in a public
way; public utility towers and poles; mechanical equipment not specifically
regulated in these codes; hydraulic flood control structures; facilities for
the production, generation, storage or transmission of water or electrical
energy by a local agency; and except as exempted by these codes."
3. Subsection R105.2 "Work exempt from permit" is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses and structures such as portable shade cloth
structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
Such structures must comply with the setback and height requirements
of the City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code.
2. Masonry or concrete fences not over 36 inches in height measured from
the top of footing to top of wall, and all other fences (wood, vinyl,
wrought iron, etc.) not over 36 inches in height above the lowest
adjacent grade and any fence located with the zoning from yard setback
distance not over 36 inches high.
3. Sidewalks and driveways.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 48 inches in height measured from the
bottom of footing to top of wall unless supporting a surcharge,
impounding Class I, II or II -A liquids or at the top or bottom of slope.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed
5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not
exceed 2:1.
6. Decks, platforms or similar structures not exceeding 200 square feet in
area not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade at any point, and not
attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section
M
R311.4.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar
finish work that does not involve electrical, mechanical or plumbing work.
8. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that
are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are
installed entirely above ground.
9. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes,
not including service systems.
10. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one -
and two-family dwellings.
11. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more
than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional
support of Group R-3 and U occupancies.
12. Radio and television antenna, flagpoles not over twelve (12) feet in
height measured from grade.
"Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical
permits will be required for the above -exempted items."
4. Subsection R105.3.2 "Time limitation of application" is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the
date of filing, unless a permit has been issued. The building official is authorized
to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a period not more than 180 days."
5. Subsection R105.5 "Expiration" is hereby amended to read in its entirety as
follows:
11R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on
the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its
issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or
abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work commenced. Before
such work can be recommenced after a permit expires, a new permit shall first be
obtained to do so, and a fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a
new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made
in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that
such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew
action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a
period not more than 180 days. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may
apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that
permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required.
The extension shall be requested in writing prior to the permit expiring and show
justifiable cause demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the
permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended
more than once."
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6. Subsection R106.1 "Submittal documents" is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads:
"Subsection R106.1. Submittal Documents.
Soil report, prepared by an Engineer licensed by the State to practice by
such, shall be submitted at the time of permit application. Soil report is
required for all new construction and additions. The Building Official may
waive the requirement of soil report if it is found that the scope of work
applied for is not necessary to have a soil report."
7. Subsection R106.3 "Examination of documents" is hereby amended to add
a second paragraph that reads:
"Subsection R106.3. Examination of Documents.
When submittal documents are required by Section R106.1, a plan review
fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review.
Said plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees specified in
Section R108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee
shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution."
8. Subsection R106.5 "Retention of construction documents," is hereby
amended to add a second paragraph that reads:
"The approved plan, permit application and inspection card and other
construction documents required by the Building Official shall be imaged after the
final inspection and will be a permanent record in the City. The applicant shall
pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit."
9. Subsection R108.2 "Schedule of permit fees" is hereby amended to add a
sentence at the end of the paragraph that reads:
"The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution
unless otherwise specified by the code."
10. Subsection R108.3 "Building Permit Valuations" is hereby amended to
add a second paragraph that reads:
"The Building Official shall make the determination of value or valuation under
any provisions of this code. The valuation shall be determined by using rational
methods established by the Building Official that reasonably establish the
construction value or the contract price of the actual construction cost. The value
to be used in computing the Building Permit and Building Plan Review fees shall
be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well
as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning,
elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment."
11. Subsection R108.6 "Work commencing before permit issuance" is
hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads:
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"An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or
not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal
to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law."
12. Subsection R108.5 "Refunds" is hereby amended to read in its entirety;
R108.5 Refunds.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the
permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the
plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review has
been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on
written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the
date of payment.
13. Section R108 "Fees" is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection
R108.7 Fees/Deposits as follows:
R108.7 Fees/Deposit. The Building Official may require a deposit from the
applicant for a certain project or work in order to secure the request for final
inspection approvals from the applicant or the repairing of damaged City
properties during the period of construction. The deposit money will be refunded
to the applicant when the final inspections are approved or the damages are
repaired to the satisfaction of the City. The deposit amount shall not be more
than twice the permit fee.
Another new Subsection R109.5 Re -inspections is hereby added to Section
R109 of Division II of CRC to read in its entirety as follows:
R109.5 Re -inspections. A re -inspection fee may be assessed for each
inspection or re -inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re -inspection fees the first
time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but
as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for
such inspection or re -inspection.
Re -inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not
posted or otherwise made available on the work site; the approved plans are not
readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for
which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval
of the Building Official.
To obtain a re -inspection, the applicant shall pay the re -inspection fee as
established by the City Council Fee Resolution.
In instances where re -inspection fees have been assessed, no additional
inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
14. Subsection R112.1 "General" is hereby amended to read as follow:
R112.1 General. Any person adversely affected by a decision, order, or
determination by the Building Official under the California Building Code may
appeal the matter to the City Building Standards Appeal Board pursuant to the
appeal provisions as established by City Council resolution.
15. Subsection R110.1 "Use and occupancy" is hereby amended to read as
follow..
"No construction or erection of a building or structure shall be used or occupied,
and no change in the existing occupancy classification of any building or
structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a
certificate of occupancy for said building or structure in accordance with the
provisions of section R110.2. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be
construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of the City. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or
cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the City shall not be
valid."
16. Subsection R110.3 "Certificate issued" is hereby amended to read as
follow and section R110.4 "Temporary Occupancy" is deleted in its entirety:
(a) The Building Official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building
or structure subject to this code when the Building Official has found violation(s)
of any municipal code, county code or applicable state law provision related to
any form of building or grading activity occurring on the subject property.
(b) If the Building Official determines that a certificate of occupancy may be
issued as in conformance with the requirements of this Code, the certificate shall
contain the following:
1. The building permit number;
2. The address of the building;
3. The name and address of the owner;
4. A description of that portion of the building for which the C of O is
issued;
5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been
inspected for Compliance with the requirements of this code for the
group and division of Occupancy and the use;
6. The name of the Building Official.
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(c) Exception: A certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building Official in
those instances where the Building Official finds and determines that the building
or structure is otherwise completed but not all zoning conditions of approval have
been satisfied and: i) occupancy will not otherwise constitute a threat to the
public health and safety; ii) remaining work constitutes a very minor portion of the
project; iii) the remaining work is secured by the posting of appropriate surety
performance bonding as approved by the Building Official; iv) the applicant shall
pay a required fee to process the exception application. This exception is not
applicable where the work on the structure or building has not satisfied all
requirements of this Building Code.
17. Subsection R110.5 "Revocation" is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Building Official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of
occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the
certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or
where it is determined that the building or structure or portions thereof is in
violation of any City ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:
Section 202 Definitions is hereby revised by adding "Hazardous Fire Area" as follows:
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within California Fire
Code Section 4906.2 and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as
presenting a fire hazard due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the
proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation.
18. Subsection R301.2 "Climatic and geographic design criteria" Table
R301.2 (1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE R301.2 (1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND
WIND
DESIGN
SEISMIC
DESIGN
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
WINTER
ICE
BARRIER
UNDERLAY
FLOOD
AIR
MEAN
Frost
SNOW
Speed
Topographic
CATEGORY
line
DESIGN
MENT
HAZARDS
FREEZING
ANNUAL
LOAD
m h
effects
'
Weatherin a
De th b
Termite °
TEMP e
REQUIRED h
e
INDEX'
TEMP'
See
Very
Flood
Zero
85
No
D2 or E
Negligible
12-24"
He vy
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No
Mas
0
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For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than
necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column
shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe")
for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)].
M.
The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73,
C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1 (1).
The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of
footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection
depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite
damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic
wind speed map [Figure R301.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on
a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience
as determined by the building official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category
determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's
entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or
ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood
Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMs
and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction,
as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1,
R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from
the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with
"YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 -year return period air
freezing index (BF -days) from Figure R403.3 (2) or from the 100 -year (99%) value on
the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base
320)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrnl.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature
from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method
(Base 320F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data
documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up
effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the
jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
R301.9 "Development on or Near Land Containing or Emitting Toxic,
Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors", is hereby added as
follows:
R301.9 Development on or Near Land Containing or Emitting Toxic,
Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors The fire code official
may require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports,
remedial recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state -licensed
and department -approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be
developed which has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304.8 m) of a parcel
of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation,
petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may
contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
Subsection R301.10 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is
hereby added as follows:
R301.10 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new
buildings to be built or installed in areas with or adjacent to land having
hazardous combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements in the
edition of OCFA Vegetation Management Guidelines currently in use at the time.
Section R309.6 Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with habitable space
above is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required
when additions or alterations are made to existing carports and/or garages that
do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed unless a sprinkler system
is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinklers systems. An automatic
residential fire sprinkler system installed in Townhouses as follows:
New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all new buildings.
Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
1. When an addition is 50% or more of the existing building area, as
defined in Section 502.1, and greater than 1000 square feet
(92.903 m) within a two year period; or
Exception: When demonstrated to the fire code official that the
hydraulic demand of the fire sprinkler system requires a water
meter upgrade solely for the fire sprinkler system, and that
upgrade requires replacement of the domestic lateral feed from
the water main to the water meter solely for the fire sprinkler
system, fire sprinklers shall not be required.
2. An addition when the existing building is already provided with
automatic sprinklers; or
3. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially
renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that
the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of
installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new
building.
Section R 313.2 is modified by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the
following:
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R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinklers systems. An
automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed in Townhouses as follows:
New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all new buildings.
Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
1. When an addition is 50% or more of the existing building area, as
defined in Section 502.1, and greater than 1000 square feet
(92.903 m2) within a two year period; or
Exception: When demonstrated to the fire code official that the
hydraulic demand of the fire sprinkler system requires a water
meter upgrade solely for the fire sprinkler system, and that
upgrade requires replacement of the domestic lateral feed from
the water main to the water meter solely for the fire sprinkler
system, fire sprinklers shall not be required.
2. An addition when the existing building is already provided with
automatic sprinklers; or
3. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially
renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that
the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of
installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new
building.
Section R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure is hereby revised as follows:
Section R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure. Determination of the required
size for water distribution piping shall be in accordance with the following
procedure and California Fire Code Section 903.3.5.3.
Subsection R319.1 Site Address is revised to read as follows:
R319.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved
address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in
a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers
shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4
inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) for R-
3 occupancies, for all other occupancies the numbers shall be a minimum of 6
inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where access is by a private
road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole
or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
Section R327.1.6 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby
added as follows:
R327.1.6 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new
buildings to be built or installed in hazardous fire areas shall comply with the
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following:
6. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.
7. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code
official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
2.1 The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel
modification for perpetuity.
8. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of the Orange County Fire Authority Vegetation
Management Guidelines.
9. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations
to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code
official.
10. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in
the Fire Code.
Section R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing is modified by deleting the exception for
masonry stem walls:
In Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and D2 masonry stem walls without solid
grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted.
Section R902 ROOFING CLASSIFICATION is hereby amended to read as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set
forth in Sections R904 and R905. Minimum Class A roofing shall be installed in
areas designated by this section. Classes A roofing required by this section to
be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry
and exposed concrete roof deck.
2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets,
metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on
noncombustible decks.
R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every
existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced
within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and
any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of
every existing structure, shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is at least
Class A.
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R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A treated
wood roofs as follows:
R902.2 Fire -retardant -treated shingles and shakes. Fire -retardant -treated wood
shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC
Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full -cell vacuum -pressure
process with fire -retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC
Standard 15-2 for use on Class A roofs.
Chapter 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces is adopted in its entirety with the addition of the
following amendments:
Section R1001.13 Chimney spark arresters is hereby added as follows:
R1001.13 Chimney spark arresters. All chimneys attached to any appliance or
fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester.
Chimneys serving outdoor appliances or fireplaces shall be equipped with a
spark arrester. The spark arrester shall meet the requirements of Section
2113.9.2 of the California Building Code.
California Residential Code, Chapter 44 Referenced Standards is adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments:
NFPA 13R 2013 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows:
6.16.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and
shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system
where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of
stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2010
California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a
minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all
sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound
or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors closed, whichever is greater.
Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit.
When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible
devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current
protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for
outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building.
NFPA 13D 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -
and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 4.1.3 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
Section 4.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on
the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any
way can be promptly replaced.
Section 4.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of
the sprinklers in the property.
Section 4.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to
which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 OF (38°C).
Section 4.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be
used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be
provided for each type of sprinkler installed.
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless
supervised by a central station, or remote station alarm service
Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service
and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible
devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location is
subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices
shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is
greater. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall
be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less
than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. Audible devices shall be powered from an
uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally
operated appliances in the residence.
Exception:
1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior
audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.
2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 907.2.11 are used to
sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.
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Section 10. 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 (15)
days after the passage and adoption as required by law; or, in the alternate, 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.
Section 11. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any
reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance. The City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby declares that it
would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection,
sentence clause, phrases or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally.
Section 12. Local Findings
Climatic Conditions:
A. Orange County and the City of San Juan Capistrano are located in
a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of
high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may
reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic
conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials.
Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes
the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or
destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the
County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and
utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.
Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above
the ground. Use of aerial type firefighting apparatus above this height would place
rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.
B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and
brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire
Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility
services to buildings and facilities within the County.
C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the
quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to
grow, the already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in
population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that
growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption,
and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This
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necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features. It would also
leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and
an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid
spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires
spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added
protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement
normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building
occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire
sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to
75 percent.
2. Topographical Conditions:
A. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout
the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change cause by the hills creates the
geological foundation on which communities within Orange County are built and will
continue to be built. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future
growth will occur in areas with steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain.
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make
amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways,
highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times.
Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied with occasional heavy rainfall,
cause roadway flooding and landslides, and at times may make an emergency access
route impassable. There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended Fire
Department emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal.
C. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial
roads, and fire department staffing constraints due to recent revenue -limiting state
legislation have made it difficult for the fire department to locate additional fire stations
and provide manpower sufficient to concentrate fire companies and personnel to control
fires in high density apartment or condominium buildings. Fire Department equipment
does not allow easy access to areas of buildings greater than 55 feet above the level of
Fire Department vehicle access. These conditions create the need for built-in on-site
fire protection systems to protect occupants and property until firefighting apparatus and
personnel arrive on the scene.
These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire
department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide
automatic on-site fire -extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect
occupants and property.
3. Geological Conditions:
A. Orange County and the City of San Juan Capistrano are located in
a highly active seismic area. There are earthquake faults that run along both the
northeastern and southwestern boundaries of Orange County. The Newport -Inglewood
Fault Zone (NIFZ) which runs through Orange County was the source of the destructive
1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude, hypocenter off Newport Beach coast),
which took 120 lives, with areas damaged from Laguna Beach to Marina del Rey and
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inland to Whittier, and poses one of the greatest hazards to lives and property in the
nation. Regional planning for reoccurrence is recommended by the State of California,
Department of Conservation. There was also an earthquake in December 1989, with
the epicenter located near the City of Irvine. The fault on which this quake occurred was
unknown prior to this activity. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in
only one major San Francisco fire in the Marina district, but when combined with the 34
other fires and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its full capabilities.
The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district
burst during the earthquake. If more fires had been ignited by the earthquake, it would
have been difficult for the fire department to contain them. Experts predict a major
earthquake in our area within the next 50 years. This situation creates the need for both
additional fire protection measures and automatic on-site fire protection for building
occupants since a multitude of fires may result from breakage of gas and electric lines
as a result of an earthquake. As noted by "Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake
on the Newport -Inglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Department of Conservation," page
59, "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes
places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe."
B. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of
San Juan Capistrano often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at
risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake
wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for
additional on-site protection for property occupants necessary.
C. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in an area subject to a
climatic condition of high winds and low humidity. This combination of events creates
an environment, which is conducive to rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires
requires rapid response. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees,
street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of
stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally,
Section 6, Figure 6-2 of ASCE 7 identifies a significant increase in the amount of wind
force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type firefighting apparatus above this
height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.
D. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in the middle of the
seismically active area. The viability of the public water system would be questionable at
best after a major seismic event. This would leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled
fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any
available water to floors above the 55 -foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential
to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create
obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the
probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for
anyone on upper floors.
E. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and
to the rapid spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of
burning wooden roofs become flying brands and are carried by the wind to other
locations and thereby spread fire quickly. Recent Grand Jury Report findings support
this concern.
F. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that
reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes in contact with
soils are utilized.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano held on the 17th the day of December 2013.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )SS
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
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San A evato, Mayor
I, MARIA MORRIS, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1005 which was
regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at the Regular Meeting of the City
Council on the 3rd day of December 2013, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly
adopted and passed at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 17rd day of
December 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: I COUNCIL MEMBERS: Byrnes, Reeve, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES C4UICIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENId; (3Q NCIL MEMBERS: None
MARIA MORRIS, CITY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARIA MORRIS, declare as follows:
That I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of San Juan
Capistrano; That in compliance with State laws, Government Code section 36933(1) of
the State of California, on the 5th day of December 2013, at least 5 days prior to the
adoption of the ordinance, I caused to be posted a certified copy of the proposed
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF
TITLE 8 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADOPTING THE 2013 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH
APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
This document was posted in the Office of the
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
I, MARIA MORRIS, declare as follows:
MARIA MORRIS, CITY MRK
San Juan C6pistrano, CkalifoTQia
SS AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
That I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of San Juan
Capistrano; that in compliance with State laws, Government Code section 36933(1) of
the State of California.
On the 19th day of December 2013, 1 caused to be posted a certified copy of Ordinance
No. 1005, adopted by the City Council on December 17, 2013, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF
TITLE 8 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADOPTING THE 2013 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE AND RELATED ,, MEL CODES WITH
APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERitb 1
This document was posted in the Office of the Ci�C
MARIA MORRIS, CITY C
San Juan Capistrano, Califgrni
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