Ordinance Number 1073ORDINANCE NO. 1073
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 BY REFERENCE THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE
2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2019
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY
CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE INCLUDING APPENDIX V
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY ACT, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO; THE
1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, AND THE MOBILEHOME
PARKS AND INSTALLATIONS REGULATIONS, TOGETHER WITH
CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES
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
Jclimatic, 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 2019 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 2016 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-2.01 Adoption of the 2019 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 construction codes subject to the
modifications set forth in this Chapter, are hereby adopted: the California Building Code,
2019 Edition, based on the 2018 International Building Code as published by the
International Code Council, together with Chapter 1; the California Residential Code, 2019
Edition, based on the 2018 International Residential Code as published by the International
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Code Council, together with Appendix O Automatic Vehicular Gates and Appendix V
Swimming Pool Safety Act; the California Green Building Standards Code, 2019 Edition; the
California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, based on the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code as
published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the
California Mechanical Code, 2019 Edition, based on the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code as
published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the
California Energy Code, 2019 Edition; the California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition, based
on the 2017 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection
Association; the California Fire Code, 2019 Edition, based on the 2018 International Fire
Code as published by the International Code Council; the International Property
Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; the
Uniform Code For The Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, and the Mobilehome Parks and
Installations Regulations. For the purpose of prescribing regulations for grading and
excavations, the most current Orange County Grading and Excavation Code is hereby
adopted. The provisions of these Construction 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 Construction Codes, State regulations shall prevail over the Construction
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. 1
Moreover, pursuant to Section 1004 of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations,
the City has assumed responsibility for enforcing Health and Safety Code, Parts 2.1
and 2.3 of Division 13, and Title 25, California Code of Regulations, Division 1,
Chapters 2 and 2.2. The City shall enforce these regulations as set forth in Section
1004 and applicable law."
Section 2. Amendments, Additions and Deletions to 2019 California Building Code.
Section 8-2.02 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Amendments to the 2016 California Building Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-2.02 Amendments to 2019 California Building Code.
Section 100 Division II Scope and Administration is hereby amended to read as
follows:
1. Section 101.2 Scope is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads
as follows:
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
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or transmission of water or electrical energy by a local agency; and except as
exempted by these codes.
2. Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit is hereby amended by modifying
"Building" 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. Wood, vinyl, wrought iron, or similar fences not over 7 feet high measured
from the bottom of the footing. Masonry or concrete fences not over 36
inches in height measured from the top of footing to top of wall.
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: 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.
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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. Section 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. Section 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 12 months 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 or more extensions of
time, for periods of not more than 180 days per extension. 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.
5. Section 107.1 General is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that
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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. Section 107.3 Examination of documents is hereby amended to add a second
paragraph that reads:
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. Section 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. Section 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. Section 109.3 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.
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. Section 109.6 Refunds is hereby amended to read in its entirety:
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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: 1
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.
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. 71
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14. Section 111.1 Change of occupancy is hereby amended to read as follows:
No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing
L 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. Section 111.2 Certificate issued is hereby amended to read as follows:
(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; and
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. Section 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
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of any City ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
17. Section 114.1 Unlawful acts is hereby amended to read as follows:
114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful and subject to immediate administrative,
civil, or criminal prosecution for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct,
alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy, or maintain any building,
structure, equipment, installation or land regulated by this code, or cause or permit
the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this
code. This shall include, without limitation, maintaining any building, structure,
equipment, installation, or land that was erected, constructed, altered, extended,
repaired, moved, removed, demolished in violation of this code.
Note: Many of the following changes are made to various fire safety regulations set forth
in the following sections of the 2019 California Building Code.
Section 202 Definitions is hereby revised by adding "OCFA" and "Spark Arrester" as
follows:
202 Definitions
OCFA. Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material
specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from
the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with
California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code
Chapter 28.
Section 502.1 Address identification is hereby revised to read as follows:
502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with
approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and
placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property.
Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address
numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be
spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches in height with a stroke
width of not less than 0.5 inch. For R-3 and other occupancies the numbers shall
be a minimum of 6 inches hiah with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where
required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in
additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is
by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the
public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the
structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
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Section 701A.3 Application is hereby revised to read as follows:
701A.3 Application. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or
any Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency
constructed after the application date, and additions to and remodel of buildings
constructed before 2012 located in areas currently designated as such, shall
comply with the provisions of this chapter. The provisions shall also apply to
additions, remodels, and accessory structures located within 100 feet of a fuel
modification zone, vegetation management area, or similar area containing
hazardous combustible vegetation, regardless of whether the property is currently
located in a designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface
Fire Area, when materials and/or construction methods for exterior wildfire
exposure were previously required at the property by the Building or Fire Code
Official.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy
and not exceeding 120 square feet in floor area, when located at least 30
feet from the applicable building.
2. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy of
any size located least 50 feet from an applicable building.
3. Buildings classified as a Group U Agricultural Building, as defined in
Section 202 of this code (see also Appendix C — Group U Agricultural
Buildings), when located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and
structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.19, an automatic fire -extinguishing system shall also
be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000
square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable
area, or is more than two stories in height.
Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking
garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code,
an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when
an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the
resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet
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b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet and the resulting building
area exceeds 5000 square feet.
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section
903.2.8 (2).
Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area
as follows:
New Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all new buildings.
Existing R-3 Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throuahout when one of the following conditions exists:
1. When the floor area of alterations within any two year period exceeds
50 percent of gross floor area of the existing structure and the building
gross floor area exceeds 5.500 square feet: or:
2. 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 and 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 435.8.3.3 of the California
Building Code.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13113, occupancies housing
ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill children or children with
intellectual disabilities, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children
are housed are not more than two stories in height, and building 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).
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When not used in accordance with Section 504.2 or 506.3 of the California Building
Code, an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2
shall be allowed in Group R-2.1 occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system designed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall
not be utilized in Group R-2.1 or R-4 occupancies.
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.
Design %
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80
85
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Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the fire
code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity
specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
100 110 120 130 140 150 P51
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 rn .
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
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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 t
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 roofs is amended, by the deletion of the entire
section.
Section 3109.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3109.2 Construction permit; safety features required. New or remodel pools or spas,
at a private single-family home, shall have an enclosure complying with the amended
California Residential Code Appendix V.
Chapter 35 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
NFPA 13, 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 6.7.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:
6.7.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. 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 2%2" 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 or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500
gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four
2'h" inlets shall be provided.
Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
8.3.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined
use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the
quick -response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific
tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.
Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1) Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
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(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
(3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4) ESFR sprinklers
(5) Standard -response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing
light hazard systems equipped with standard -response sprinklers
(6) Standard -response sprinklers used where individual standard -response
sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 11.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.1.1.1 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 tenantloccupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted.
Where a subsequent use or 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 use or 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 OCFA 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.
NFPA 13D 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -
and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed
unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
7.3.1.1 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
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not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.
NFPA 24, 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains
and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be
painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the
building may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control
valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised to read as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be
arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
(1) A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve
shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least
as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post
indicator valve.
(2) A wall post indicator valve
(3) An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4
(4) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft
(12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer
with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed
closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the
height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(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
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150,
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Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8 -mil polyethylene tube
or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet 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 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion -retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the
pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the
interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under
the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not
contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4."
Section 3. Adoption of the 2019 California Electrical Code.
Section 8-3.01 of Chapter 3, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2016 California Electrical Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-3.01 Adoption of the 2019 California Electrical Code.
The 2019 California Electrical Code, based on the 2017 National Electrical Code as
published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
a) Article 310.106(B) Conductor Material is amended by the addition of a
third paragraph at the end to read as follows:
Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building
Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety
measures can be ensured.
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b) Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring is amended by the addition of
Article 310.121 to read as follows:
310.121 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. Aluminum
conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require
continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the
Building Official for proper torque of connections at their termination point.
c) Article 690.13 Building or Other Structure Supplied by a Photovoltaic
System is amended by the addition to read as follows:
(A)Location. The PV disconnecting means shall be installed at a
readily accessible location either on the outside of a building or structure or
inside nearest the point of entrance of the system conductors. A single,
visible -open, lockable AC disconnect shall be within 3 feet of the meter on
the exterior of the building."
Section 4. Adoption of the 2019 California Mechanical Code.
Section 8-4.01 of Chapter 4, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2016 California Mechanical Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-4.01 Adoption of the 2019 California Mechanical Code.
The 2019 California Mechanical Code, based on the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code 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 2019 California Plumbing Code.
Section 8-5.01 of Chapter 5, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2016 California Plumbing Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-5.01 Adoption of the 2019 California Plumbing Code.
The 2019 California Plumbing Code, based on the 2018 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 2019 California Energy Code.
Section 8-15.01 of Chapter 15, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2016 California Energy Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-15.01 Adoption of the 2019 California Energy Code.
The 2019 California Energy Code, as adopted by the California Energy Commission and
published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference and made
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part of this code."
Section 7. Adoption of the 2019 California Fire Code.
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Section 8-10.01 of Chapter 10, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-10.01 Adoption of the 2019 California Fire Code.
The 2019 California Fire Code, based on the 2018 International Fire Code as published
by the International Code Council, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 General Requirements. Adopt Chapter 1 in its entirety, with the exception of
Section 109, and with the following amendments:
Section 110.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:
110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with
any issued orders or notices 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
subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services
adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has
been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 110.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
110.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any
occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life
safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.
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 are guilty
of a misdemeanor.
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "OCFA" and "Spark
Arrester' as follows:
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202 General Definitions
OCFA. Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material
specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from
the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with
California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code
Chapter 28.
Chapter 3
General Requirements
Chapter 3 General Requirements. Adopt Chapter 3 in its entirety, with the exception of
Sections 308.1.4, 319.5 through 311.5.5, 318, and 319, and with the following
amendments:
Section 304.1.2 Vegetation is hereby revised to read 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. Type, amount,
arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior
slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-
05 "Vegetation Management Guideline—Technical Design for New Construction,
Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program."
Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are
not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:
1. when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less
than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared
2. when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a
public announcement is made
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds
exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code
official.
Section 306.7 Disposalof rubbish is hereby added as follows:
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305.7 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 revised to read as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE
RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Sections 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at
Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:
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 solely for
cooking.
Section 307.6.1 Gas -fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
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 as defined in Section 202.
Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied -
petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied -
petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel
shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with
clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required
therein. 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 25 feet of
combustible structures unless within an approved permanent 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 in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308. I
Exceptions:
1. Portable fireplaces and
sparks shall be located
occupancies,
2. Portable fireplaces, and
sparks, shall be located
other R occupancies.
fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest
at least 3' from combustible construction at R-3
fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest
at least 15 feet from combustible structures at
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not
be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-
Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the
spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.
Exceptions:
1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone
2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of
the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
Section 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns is hereby revised as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. A person shall not ignite, release, or cause to be released
a sky lantern.
Section 321 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added
as follows:
321 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures
and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be
approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05
"Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical Design for New Construction Fuel
Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
Section 322 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added
as follows:
322 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
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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.
Section 323 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:
323 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 324 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
324 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 242 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 324.1 Use of Equipment and Devices Generating Heat, Sparks or Open
Flames is hereby added as follows:
324.1 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During
any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to any
J forest- or brush -covered land or non -irrigated grass -covered land, no person shall
use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices,
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or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result
in a wildfire without doing the following:
1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around
such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire f
spread into the wildlands. If 30 foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an
alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.
2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less
than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water -type fire extinguisher
fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater 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.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediate in case of fire.
Section 324.2 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:
324.2 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when
affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 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.
Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Adopt only the sections,
subsections, and amendment listed below:
401-401.9
402
403.2
403.5 — 403.5.4
403.10.2.1.1
403.13 — 403.13.3
404.5 — 404.6.6
407
Section 407.5 is revised to read as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire
code official, each application for a permit shall include OCFA's Chemical
Classification Packet in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
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Chapter 5
Fire Service Features
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall
comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, with OCFA
Guideline B-09, "Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development."
Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises located in State
Responsibility Areas, and Local Responsibility Areas designated as Very High
Hazard Fire Severity Zone shall also comply with OCFA Guideline B -09a, "Fire
Safe Development in State Responsibility Areas, and Local Responsibility Areas
designated as Very High Hazard Fire Severity Zone."
Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings is revised to
read 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 utilized by the jurisdiction, measured 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 the Orange County Sheriffs Department, Communications and
Technology Division guidelines and specifications and, where the functionality or
performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this
code.
Exceptions:
1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official that
the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the
following:
a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building
Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive
remodel and/or expansion.
b. Elevators.
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Three stories or less, and
ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.
d. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
J ii. Constructed of wood, and
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iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi -story parking
structure.
Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller
on any single story include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance
shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative
impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall
have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio
coverage system.
Section 510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings is deleted
without replacement.
Section 510.3 Permit required is deleted without replacement.
Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems
Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 7
Fire -Resistance -Rated Construction
Chapter 7 Fire -Resistance -Rated Construction is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 8
Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its
entirety without amendments.
Chapter 9
Fire Protection Systems
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Adopt Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and
structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1
through 903.2.19, an automatic fire -extinguishing system shall also be installed
in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as
defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more
than two stories in height.
Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking
garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an
addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the
resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet
b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet and the resulting building
area exceeds 5000 square feet.
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section
903.2.8 (2).
Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire
area as follows:
1. New Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all
new buildings.
2. Existing R-3 Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
1. When the floor area of alterations within any two year period exceeds
50 percent of gross floor area of the existing structure and the building
gross floor area exceeds 5,500 square feet; or:
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2. 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 and 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 435.8.3.3 of the California
Building Code.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13113, occupancies housing
ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill children or children with
intellectual disabilities, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children
are housed are not more than two stories in height, and building 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).
When not used in accordance with Section 504.2 or 506.3 of the California Building
Code, an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2
shall be allowed in Group R-2.1 occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system designed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall
not be utilized in Group R-2.1 or R-4 occupancies.
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 when required by the fire
code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity
specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
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Design
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
d1
L00 110 120 130 140 150 P51
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 11
Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings
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
1103.9.1
1107
1113
1114
1115
1116
Chapter 12
Energy Systems
Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment
added:
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1201.1.1 Other Systems Where required by the fire code official, other systems and
operations including but not limited to battery systems assembly, battery reconditioning
and storage, research and development of battery storage systems, electric vehicle
manufacturing and testing, and battery charging systems for cars and carts inside of
buildings or structures, shall comply with this chapter.
Exception: When approved by the fire code official, charging stations for electric vehicles
located in open parking garages of Type I or II construction.
Chapter 20
Aviation Facilities
Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 21
Dry Cleaning
Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 22
Combustible Dust -Producing Operations
Chapter 22 Combustible Dust -Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 23
Motor Fuel -Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
Chapter 23 Motor Fuel -Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its
entirety without amendments.
Chapter 24
Flammable Finishes
Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging is deleted in its entirety.
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Chapter 27
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety without
amendments
Chapter 28
Lumber Yards and Agro -Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities
Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro -Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking
Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised to read as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and
105.6.29.
Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated
soil lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and
approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring products to the site.
Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and
100 feet in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be
increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
1. Storage yard areas and materials -handling equipment selection, design and
arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection
principles.
2. Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and
control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including
provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the
public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire
extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top
of the piles shall be established, identified and maintained.
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5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of
an effective fire prevention maintenance program.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be
installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be
based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features.
Section 2808.4 Pile Separation is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by a
minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation
of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.
Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised to read as follows:
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 to read as follows:
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 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 comply with the requirements of this chapter and be
monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
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Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water Availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a
water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for
a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2 hour duration for
pile heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply
with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply
tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum
30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile
(maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be
used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the
tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the required
amount of water within the tank(s).
Section 2808.13 Tipping area is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.
2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20 foot wide fire access
lane.
4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150
feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.
5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.
Section 2808.14 Emergency Contact is hereby added as follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contact. The contact information of a responsible person or
persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the
entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be
available to respond to the business in emergency situation.
Chapter 29
Manufacture of Organic Coatings
Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 30
Industrial Ovens
Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 31
Tents and Other Membrane Structures
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Chapter 31 Tents and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 32
High -Piled Combustible Storage
Chapter 32 High -Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 33
Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
Chapter 34
Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage
Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 35
Welding and Other Hot Work
Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety without amendments. '
Chapter 36
Marinas
Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 37
Combustible Fibers
Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 39
Processing and Extraction Facilities
Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 48
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved
Production Facilities and Production Locations 7
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Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages,
Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
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Chapter 49
Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas
Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments:
Section 4906.3 Requirements is hereby revised to read as follows:
4906.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable
buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws
and regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7,
Subchapter 3, Section 1299 (see guidance for implementation "General
Guideline to Create Defensible Space").
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter
1, Section 3.07.
5. OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical
Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance
Program."
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 a Wildfire Risk Area shall comply with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire
code official prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code
official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management
Guideline — Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and
Maintenance Program."
1.1 The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of
the fuel modification in perpetuity.
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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
Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials — General Provisions is adopted in its entirety with
the following amendments.
Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) is hereby revised
to read 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.
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.
Chapter 51
Aerosols
Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted
Chapter 53
Compressed Gases
in its entirety without amendments.
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Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 54
Corrosive Materials
Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 55
Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 56
Explosives and Fireworks
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size,
shall be electrically fired.
JSection 5608.3 Application for Permit is hereby added as follows:
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the
display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged,
the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings,
roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will
be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other
overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.
Chapter 57
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Adopt Chapter 57, with the
exception of Section 5707, in its entirety and with the following amendment:
Section 5701.1.1 On -Demand Mobile fueling is hereby added as follows:
Section 5701.1.1 Mobile fueling. On -demand mobile fueling of Class I, II, and
III liquids into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.
Chapter 58
Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids
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Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids. Adopt Chapter 58,
with the exception of Section 5809, in its entirety and with the following
amendment:
Section 5801.1 Scope is revised to read as follows:
Section 5801.1 Scope. The storage and use of flammable gases and flammable
cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 and
NFPA 55. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and
cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55. Flammable cryogenic
fluids shall comply with Section 5806. Hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing
stations and repair garages and their associated above -ground hydrogen
storage systems shall also be designed, constructed and maintained in
accordance with Chapter 23. Mobile fueling of gaseous and liquid
hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas
(LNG) into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Gases used as refrigerants in refrigeration
systems (see Section 605).
2. Liquefied petroleum gases and natural
gases regulated by Chapter 61.
3. Fuel -gas systems and appliances regulated
under the California Mechanical Code and
the California Plumbing Code other than
gaseous hydrogen systems and appliances.
4. Pyrophoric gases in accordance with
Chapter 64.
Chapter 59
Flammable Solids
Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 60
Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
Chapter 61
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 62
Organic Peroxides
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Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 63
Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxiding Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in
its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 64
Pyrophoric Materials
Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 65
Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics
Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 66
Unstable (Reactive) Materials
Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 67
Water -Reactive Solids and Liquids
Chapter 67 Water -Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 80
Referenced Standards
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
NFPA 13, 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 6.7.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:
6.7.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. 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 2% inlets shall be approved by
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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 or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 f
gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four f
2'/z' inlets shall be provided.
Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
8.3.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined
use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the
quick -response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific
tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.
Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1) Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
(3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4) ESFR sprinklers
(5) Standard -response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light
hazard systems equipped with standard -response sprinklers
(6) Standard -response sprinklers used where individual standard -response
sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 8.15.1.2.7 is hereby revised as follows: 5
8.15.1.2.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require
sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
Section 11.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.1.1.1 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 use or 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 use or 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; t
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3) Utilize the OCFA 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.
NFPA 13D 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -
and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed
unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 14, 2016 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
7.3.1.1 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.
NFPA 24, 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains
and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be
painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the
building may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control
valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised to read as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be
arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
(1) A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the
building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve
shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least
as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post
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indicator valve.
(2) A wall post indicator valve ff
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(3) An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4
(4) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft
(12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer
with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed
closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the
height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(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
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150,
Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8 -mil polyethylene tube
or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet 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 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion -retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the
pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the
interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under
the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not
contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
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Appendices
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
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.
Appendix D is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix E is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix F is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix G is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix I is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix J is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix K is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix L is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix M is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix N is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix O is deleted in its entirety without amendments."
Section 8. Adoption of the 2019 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 2016 California Green Building Standards Code" is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"Section 8-16.01 Adoption of the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code.
The 2019 California Green Building Standards Code is hereby adopted by reference and
made part of this code subject to the following amendments:
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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."
Section 9. Adoption of the 2019 California Residential Code.
Section 8-17.01 of Chapter 17, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled
"Adoption of the 2016 California Residential Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-17.01 Adoption of the 2019 California Residential Code.
The 2019 California Residential Code, based on the 2018 International Residential Code
as published by the International Code Council, 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:
1. Section R101.1 Title is hereby amended to read as follows:
These provisions shall be known as the California Residential Code of the City
of San Juan Capistrano, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to
herein as "this code."
2. Section 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. Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit is hereby amended by modifying
"Building" to read as follows:
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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. Wood, vinyl, wrought iron, or similar fences not over 7 feet high measured
from the bottom of the footing. Masonry or concrete fences not over 36
inches in height measured from the top of footing to top of wall.
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
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. Section 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.
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5. Section 11105.5 Expiration is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on
the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months 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 or more extensions of
time, for periods of 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.
6. Section R106.1 Submittal documents is hereby amended to add a second
paragraph that reads:
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. Section R106.3 Examination of documents is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads:
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. Section 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. 7
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9. Section 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. Section 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. Section 11108.6 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
u provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
12. Section 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
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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.
14. Section R109 Inspections is hereby amended by adding a new
Subsection R109.5 Re -inspections 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
p `
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.
15. Section R112.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
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.
16. Section R110.1 Use and occupancy is hereby amended to read as follows:
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
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of this code or other ordinances of the City shall not be valid.
17. Section R110.3 Certificate issued is hereby amended to read as follows:
(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 0 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.
18. Section 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 "OCFA" and "Spark Arrester" as
follows:
OCFA. Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
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SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material
specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris
from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with
California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that bum solid fuel in accordance with California Building
Code Chapter 28.
Chapter 3 Building Planning is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments
and additions:
Section 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
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA"
ELEVATION
WIND DESIGN
WINTER
SUBJECT 710 DAMAGE
FROM
ALTITUDE
INDOOR
DESIGN
HEAT
HEATING
Special
Wind -
DESIGN
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
wind
home
TEMPERATURE
COOLING
DIFFERENCE
305
34
37
91
70
75
COOLING
reglonl
debris
SEISMIC
DAILY RANGE
Frost
SUMMER
TEMPERATURE
VELOCITY
VELOCITY
WET BULB
GROUND
Speed
HUMIDITY
=one'°
DESIGN
COOLING
line
WINTER
ICE BARRIER
FLOOD
AIR
MEAN
SHOW
a
opogrephl
1
1 7 (50% RH)
CATEGORY
Weathering
D11th
Termite
DESIGN
UNDERLAYMENT
HAZARDS
FREEZING
ANNUAL
LOAD
(mph)
eftects�
+
,
e
TEMP•
REGUUMh
Y
INDEX'
TEMPI
1110
1
I
I
Very
1
See
1
Zero
No
I No
No
I D: or E
NeglIgIble 112-2401
Heavy
43
No
Exhibit B
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60
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA"
ELEVATION
LATITUDE
WINTER
SUMMER
ALTITUDE
INDOOR
DESIGN
HEAT
HEATING
COOLING
CORRECTION
DESIGN
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
FACTOR
TEMPERATURE
COOLING
DIFFERENCE
305
34
37
91
70
75
COOLING
WIND
WIND
COINCIDENT
DAILY RANGE
WINTER
SUMMER
TEMPERATURE
VELOCITY
VELOCITY
WET BULB
HUMIDITY
HUMIDITY
DIFFERENCE
I HEATING
COOLING
7
1
1 69
1 27
1
1 7 (50% RH)
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)].
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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(1)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-
specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The outdoor desing dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97 Y2 -
percent values for winter from Appendix D of the California Plumbing Code.
Deviations from the Appendix D 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
32°)"
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
32°F)"
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.
i. In accordance with Figure R301.2(4)A, where there is a local historical data
documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table
with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall
indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
m. In accordance with Figure R301.2.1.2.1, the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne
debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the
table.
n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria
using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined the
jurisdiction.
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o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in
Figure R301.2(6).
Section R301.9 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby
added as follows:
R301.9 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new
structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible
vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA
Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical Design for new
Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.
Section R309.6 Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with habitable space
above is hereby amended by modifying the exception to read 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.
Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems is hereby amended by
modifying the exception to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required
when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses 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.
Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems is
hereby amended by modifying the exception to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for
additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an
automatic sprinkler system unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance
with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
Section R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure is hereby revised to read 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.
(The remainder of the section Is unchanged)
Section R337.1.3 Application is hereby revised to read as follows:
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R337.1.3 Application. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone
or any Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency
constructed after the application date, and additions to and remodel of buildings
constructed before 2012 located in areas currently designated as such, shall
comply with the provisions of this chapter. The provisions shall also apply to
additions, remodels, and accessory structures located within 100 feet of a fuel
modification zone, vegetation management area, or similar area containing
hazardous combustible vegetation, regardless of whether the property is currently
located in a designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface
Area, when materials and/or construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure
were previously required at the property by the Building or Fire Code Official.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy and
not exceeding 120 square feet in floor area, when located at least 30 feet
from an applicable building.
2. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy of
any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.
3. Buildings classified as a Group U Agricultural Building, as defined in Section
202 of this code (see also Appendix C — Group U Agricultural Buildings),
when located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.
Section R337.1.6 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby
added as follows:
R337.1.6 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new
buildings to be built or installed in a Wildfire Risk Area shall comply with the following:
Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire
code official prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code
official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management
Guideline — Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and
Maintenance Program."
3.1. The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of
the fuel modification in perpetuity.
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.
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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.
Section R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing is modified by deleting the exception for
masonry stem walls:
In Seismic Design Categories Do, Di 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.
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 following
amendments:
Section R1001.13 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices is
hereby added as follows: 7�
R1001.13 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices.
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Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices shall comply with
this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for
cooking.
Section R1001.13.1 Gas -fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
R1001.13.1 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. 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 R1003.9.2.
Section R1001.13.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied -
petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
R1001.13.2 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 Section R1001. 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.
Section R1001.13.3 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied -
petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
R1001.13.3 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) 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.
Chapter 44 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 8.15.1.2.7 is hereby revised as follows:
8.15.1.2.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require
sprinkler protection when approved by fire code official.
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Section 11.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undeterrnined 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 tenantloccupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted.
Where a subsequent use or 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 use or 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 OCFA 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."
NFPA 13D 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -
and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed
unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
Appendix O Automatic Vehicular Gates is adopted with only the section indicated
below:
SECTION AOI 03.3 Vehicular gates or other barriers across required fire apparatus
access roads is hereby added as follows:
AO103.3 Vehicular gates or other barriers across required fire apparatus
access roads. The installation of gates or other barriers across a required fire
apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Gates or barriers
shall be in accordance with Orange County Fire Authority Guideline B-09 "Fire
Master Plans for Commercial and Residential Development.
Appendix V, Swimming Pool Safety Act is adopted in its entirety with the amendments
below: 7
SECTION AV100.2(a) is hereby amended to read as follows:
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AV100.2(a). Except as provided in Section AV1005.5, when a building permit is
; issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an
J existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective
swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with item #1 below AND at least one
additional following seven drowning prevention features:
SECTION AV100.2(a)(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
AV100.2(a)(1). An enclosure that meets the requirements of AV100.3 and
isolates the swimming pool and spa from the private single-family home. Any walls
of the residential structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation
enclosure must have door opening equipped with protection as required in
AV100.2 (a) #4 or #5. Any such door protection devise provided for this purpose
may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature.
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. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect the later of (1) January 1, 2020 or (2) thirty (30) days after
the date of its adoption by the City Council.
Section 13. Local Findings
1. 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
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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 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 caused 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.
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C. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial roads,
and fire department staffing constraints due to recent revenue -limiting state legislation
i 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.
D. 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.
E. Additionally, due to the topographical conditions of sprawling
development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the
expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones described above, it is prudent
to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response
time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) resources available for a
given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources
of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.
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
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."
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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. 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.
CODE
SECTION
California Building Code Local Amendment
FINDINGS
101
Scope
Admin
105
Permits
Admin
107
Submittal Documents
Admin
109
Enforcement / Fees
Admin
110
Inspections
Admin
111
Certificate of Occupancy
Admin
114
Violations
Admin
202
General Definitions
Admin
502
Building Address
Admin
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701A
Scope, Purpose, and Application — Materials and
Construction Methods for Exterior Wildlife Exposure
Admin
903.2
Where required (Sprinklers)
II & III
903.2.8
Group R (Sprinklers)
II & III
903.3.5.3
Hydraulically calculated systems
I & II
1505
Roofing Requirements
I, II, & III
3109
Swimming Pool Enclosure Requirements
Admin
Chapter 35
Referenced Standards
Admin, II &111
CODE
SECTION
California Residential Code Local Amendment
FINDINGS
R101
General
Admin
R105
Permits
Admin
R106
Construction Documents
Admin
R108
Fees
Admin
R109
Inspections
Admin
R110
Certificate of Occupancy
Admin
R112
Board of Appeals
Admin
R202
Definitions
Admin
R301
Design Criteria
I, II &III
R309.6
Fire sprinkler attached garages, carports with
habitable space above
III
R313.1
Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems
III
R313.2
One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire
sprinkler system
III
R313.3.6.2.2
Calculation procedures
III
R337.1
Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior
Wildlife Exposure
Admin, I & II
R403.1
Footings
III
R902
Roofing Requirements
I, II, & III
R1001.13
Masonry Fireplaces
I & III
Chapter 44 /
Appendix
O/Appendix V
Referenced Standards
Admin, II &111
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CODE
SECTION
California Electrical Code Local Amendment
FINDINGS
Article 310
Conductors for General Wiring
I
Article 690
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
I
CODE
SECTION
California Fire Code Local Amendment
FINDINGS
110.4
Violation penalties
Admin
110.4.2
Infraction & Misdemeanor
Admin
202
General definitions
Admin
304.1.2
OCFA Vegetation Management
1
305.6
Hazardous conditions
I & II
305.7
Disposal of rubbish
I & II
307
Open burning, recreational fires, fire pits, fire rings,
and outdoor fireplaces
Admin
307.6
Fire Pits, Fire Rings, & Outdoor Fireplaces
Admin
307.6.1
Gas -fueled devices
I & II
307.6.2
Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas
or LPG
I & II
307.6.2.1
Where prohibited
I & II
308.1.6.3
Sky lanterns
I & III
321
Fuel modification requirements for new construction
1
322
Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from
roadways
I
323
Unusual circumstances
Admin
324
Use of equipment
1
324.1
Use of equipment and devices generating heat,
sparks oro en flames
I
324.2
Spark arresters
I
407.5
Hazardous material inventory statement
I & II
501.1
Scope
Admin, I, II & III
510.1
Emergency responder radio coverage
Admin
903.2
Where required (Sprinklers)
I, II & III
903.2.8
Group R (Sprinklers)
I, II & III
903.3.5.3
Hydraulically calculated systems
I & II
1201.1.1
Energy systems, battery charging devices
I & II
2801.2
Permit
Admin
2808.2
Storage site
Admin
2808.3
Size of piles
I
2808.4
Pile separation
I
2808.7
Pile fire protection
I
2808.9
Material -handling equipment
I
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2808.11
Temperature control
I
2808.11.1
Pile temperature control
I
2808.11.2
New material temperature control
I
2808.12
Water availability for piles
I
2808.13
Tipping area
I
2808.14
Emergency contact
Admin
4906.3
OCFA Vegetation Management Guideline
I
4908
Fuel modification requirements for new construction
1
5001.5.2
Hazardous materials inventory statement
Admin
5003.1.1.1
Extremely hazardous substances
I & III
5608.2
Retail fireworks
Admin
5608.3
Application for permit
Admin
5701.1.1
On -Demand Mobile Fueling
N/A
5801.1
Scope
N/A
Chapter 80
Referenced Standards
N/A
2016 NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems)
Admin, II & III
2016 NFPA 13-D (Single Family Sprinkler
Systems)
I & II
2013 NFPA 14 (Standpipe Systems)
Admin
2016 NFPA 24 (Underground Water Supply
Systems)
Admin & III
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano held on the 5th day of November 2019.
ATTEST:
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MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
A L. MARYOTT, MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARIA MORRIS, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1073 which was regularly
introduced and placed upon its first reading at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on
the 1st day of October 2019 and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and
passed at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 5th day of November 2019 by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Reeve, Farias, Taylor, Bourne, and Mayor Maryott
NOES COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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MARA MO S, CIN CLERK
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 4th day of October 2019, 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 BY REFERENCE THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE
2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2019
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY
CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE INCLUDING APPENDIX V
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY ACT, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO; THE
1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
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ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, AND THE MOBILEHOME
PARKS AND INSTALLATIONS REGULATIONS, TOGETHER WITH
CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES
THERETO 7
This document was posted in the Office of the City
Clerk
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M
OR I , CITY CLERK
San Juan Capistrano, California
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 13th day of November, I caused to be posted a certified copy of Ordinance No.
1073, adopted by the City Council on November 5, 2019, 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 BY REFERENCE THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE
2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2019
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY
CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE INCLUDING APPENDIX V
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY ACT, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO; THE
1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, AND THE MOBILEHOME
PARKS AND INSTALLATIONS REGULATIONS, TOGETHER WITH
CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES
THERETO
This document was posted in the Office of the City Clerk
MA MORRIW CITY CLERK
San Juan Capistrano, California
63 01073