Ordinance Number 747EM
ORDINANCE NO. 747
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "FIRE PREVENTION" OF TITLE 4 "PUBLIC
SAFETY" RELATING TO ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1991
EDITION, WITH APPENDICES; THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS 1991 EDITION;
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
The following changes and modifications to the 1991 Uniform Fire Code, as recommended by the city
building official, are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions for housing.
A. UFC Section 10.507 (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 3802) has been amended to require
that all buildings with a gross square footage of 6,000 or greater or more than two stories in height, all new Group
R, Division 1 and Group R, Division 3 buildings, and all detached one- and two-family dwellings over 4,800 square
feet in area have an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in addition to the other requirements of the Uniform
Building Code for the following reasons:
The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to 70 m.p.h, are also common to the area. These
climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials and
predispose the area to large destructive fres (conflagration).
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Water
demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation;
and although the population continues to grow the already taxed water supply does not.
California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a
century with 50 percent of that growth centered in southern California.
These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fres
originating in high density housing or vegetation. These fres spread very quickly and create a
need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems will
supplement normal fire department response, by providing immediate protection for the building
occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler
system will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
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Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition,
which is common in the City of San Juan Capistrano and throughout Orange County.
2. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department
response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire -
extinguishing systems to protection occupants and property.
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The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in an area of high seismic activity, seismic zone 4. The
Newport -Inglewood Fault, located north of the city, poses the greatest hazard to life and property.
It is believed this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
Because of the cities degree of urbanization and close proximity to a major fault, the risk of
structural damage and loss of life due to ground shaking is consider -able.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. During a
major earthquake fire department resources would be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond
to fires would be complicated and in some cases impossible. On-site fire -extinguishing systems
would provide a degree of protection from fires even if water mains are damaged or destroyed.
B. Section 10.510 (b) (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 3805) has been amended to require
fire department access to, or additional standpipe outlets for, any building with a horizontal dimension of 300 feet or
greater. This is compatible with fire fighting equipment and human resources available with the local fire
department.
Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition,
which is common in the City of San Juan Capistrano and Orange County.
2. Large commercia/industrial buildings, with a horizontal dimension of 300 feet or greater, create
an unusual topographical condition. Portions of these buildings cannot he reached with a fire hose
line on initial attack.
3. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department
response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide additional on-site fire
fighting resources.
C. Section 10.514 (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 1807) has been amended to identify high-
rise buildings as any structure 55 feet or greater in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
This section also requires a roof top emergency access and evacuation facility on all buildings 75 feet or greater in
height with an occupancy classification of Group B, Division 2 or Group R, Division 1. Optional provisions are
provided for buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12.
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The City of San Juan Capistrano has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and
building complex design and features. Landscaping and other building features often preclude or
greatly limit approach or operational access by fire department vehicles. The UBC high-rise
provisions were developed to provide for fire department laddering capabilities and response time
in a downtown Los Angeles or New York City setting. These older cities typically have high-rise
buildings which are constructed close to the street, but in San Juan Capistrano and Orange County
high-rise buildings typically have side yards and landscaping.
2. The high-rise building itself creates an unusual topographical condition. High-rise building fire
history shows that many people evacuate to the roof area especially if they are above the fire
floor. Utilization of helicopters is very common in these types of fires and is often the only
method which can be used for evacuation or access to the fire.
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D. Section 11.505 (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 3703) has been amended to require
chimney spark arresters on all new devices that burn any solid or liquid fuel. This protection is needed because of
the area climatic conditions.
1. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation, which causes
extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials.
2. The City of San Juan Capistrano is also subject to extreme foehn (Santa Ana) wind conditions
which further contribute to drying and rapid spread of fire.
3. These climatic conditions combine to create a unique situation where vegetation and building
materials are the driest during the winter months. Fireplaces are most frequently used during this
time and flying embers become a hazard for building materials or vegetation in the general area.
E. Appendix V Adopted Standards, Section 5. NFPA 14 Standard for the installation of Standpipe
and Hose Systems, 1990 Edition (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 6003 (c) 8.) has been amended to provide
for a system test/drain pipe and increase system pressure.
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The test/drain valve will allow state mandated functional flow testing of the system. The
increased pressure is necessary for the system to function utilizing the standard Orange County
Fire Department equipment. It is also necessary to compensate for the design factors, which
created the inadequate standpipe system design at the fatal fire in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on
February 23, 1991. The amendments address the issues which were brought forth in this fire.
They are consistent with the Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments requirements and
reflect changes which are proposed to the national standard for standpipe design, NFPA 14.
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Chapter 2, Fire Prevention, of Title 4, Public Safety, of the Municipal Code is amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
'Chapter 2, FIRE PREVENTION
Sec. 4-2.01. Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code.
There is hereby adopted by the San Juan Capistrano City Council for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain
code and standards known as the "Uniform Fire Code 1991 edition, as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials and Western Fire Chiefs' Association, and the
whole thereof, including Appendices I -A through V-A and VI -E thereof, excluding appendix II -E,
II -F and IV -A, and the 1991 Uniform Fire Code Standards, save and except such portions as are
herein after added, deleted, modified, or amended of which Code and Standards, one copy is now
on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully
as if set forth at length herein; and the provisions thereby shall be controlling within the limits of
the incorporated area of the City of San Juan Capistrano.
Sec. 4-2.02. Section 2.101 amended.
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Section 2.101 Authority for Enforcement is hereby amended by adding a final paragraph to
read as follows:
The Building Official and Fire Official shall work in cooperation to enforce the amendments to
the following Sections:
Section 10.301 Premises Identification
Section 10.507
Required Installations of Automatic Fire -extinguishing Systems
Section 10.509
Permissible Sprinkler Omissions
Section 10.510
Standpipes, Where Required
Section 10.514
High -Rise Buildings
Section 11.505
Chimney Spark Arresters
Appendix I -A Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings
Section 6. Other Than High-rise, Smoke Detectors
Sec. 4-2.03. Section 2.206 amended.
Section 2.206 Changes in Use is hereby amended by identifying the existing paragraph as
subsection (a) and adding new Subsections (b), and (c) as follows:
(b) When required by the Chief or Building Official, any or all owners of any occupancy
may be required to record with the County Recorder of the County of Orange a legal instrument of
intended use. This legal instrument shall be called a Declaration of Intended Use. The Declaration
of Intended Use shall be in accordance with the requirements of this section. It shall specifically
state, by occupancy classification, all intended uses of all portions of the occupancy and may not
be modified or withdrawn without the approval of the Chief. Unapproved changes of occupancy
or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before the Building Official and the Fire Chief or
their designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule on the revocation of the Certificate of
Occupancy and the revocation of all permits issued to all owners, tenants, operators and occupants
of all portions of the occupancy. The Declaration of Intended Use shall be binding on all present
and future owners, tenants, operators and occupants.
(c) A certified copy of the recorded Declaration of Intended Use may be required to be
filed with the Building Official and the Fire Chief before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any
permits are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of the occupancy.
Sec. 4-2.04. Section 2.304 (a) amended.
Section 2.304 (a) Uniform Fire Code Standards is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Amend the Uniform Fire Code Standards as follows:
14-1 UFC Standard 14-1 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards it shall mean NFPA 72, 1990 Edition, as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission.
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14-2 UFC Standard 14-2 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards it shall mean NFPA 72 E, 1990 Edition, as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission.
74-1 UFC Standard 74-1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V; and Part II is deleted
and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall mean NFPA 50,
1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
81-1 UFC Standard 81-1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V; and Part II is deleted
and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall mean NFPA 231,
1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
81-2 UFC Standard 81-2 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V; and Part II is deleted
and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall mean NFPA
231C, 1991 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
(b) Add the following:
38-1 Whenever UBC Standard 38-1 is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA 13, 1989 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
38-2 Whenever UBC Standard 38-2 is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA 14, 1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
38-3 Whenever UBC Standard 38-3 is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA 13R, 1989 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
Sec. 4-2.05. Section 2.304 (b) amended.
Section 2.304 (b) is hereby amended by identifying existing Subsection (b) Recognized
Standards as (c) and add a new Section 2.304 (b) Adopted NFPA Standards to read as follows:
(b) Adopted NFPA Standards. See Appendix V of this code for a list of National Fire
Protection Association Standards and amendments thereto, which are adopted as a part of this
code.
Sec. 4-2.06. Section 3.101 amended.
Section 3.101 Unlawful Continuance of Fire Hazards is hereby deleted and substitute the
following:
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
Sec. 3.101. (a) Infraction. Except as provided in Section 3.101 (b) any person
operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code who shall permit
any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an
infraction.
(b) Misdemeanor. Any person who fails to take immediate action to abate a fire or life
safety hazard, when ordered or notified to do so by the Chief or a duly authorized representative,
or who violates the following sections of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
2.108 (b) Interference
3.101 Unlawful Continuance of Fire Hazards
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3.102 Noncompliance with Orders and Notices
3.103 Noncompliance with Condemnation Tag
3.104 Removal and Destruction of Signs and Tags
10.104 Tampering with Fire -protection Equipment and
Site Barriers
11.503 Burning Objects
12.202 Occupant Loads
13.203 False Alarms
77.107 Prohibited and Limited Acts
(c) Separate Offense. Each violation will be deemed a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or
of the code adopted hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm,
partnership, or corporation and shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this chapter.
Sec. 4-2.07. Section 4.108 amended.
Section 4.108 Permit Required is hereby amended as follows:
Council.
(a) Section 4.108 is amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
The permit fees to the City shall be in an amount established by resolution of the City
(b) section 4.108 is further amended as follows:
Ll Delete Subsection f 1. Fire hydrants and water -control valves without
substitution.
L3 Add new items H and I to Subsection f3. Flammable or combustible liquids
to read as follows:
H. To create or maintain a monitoring well for underground storage of flammable or
combustible liquids.
L To install or maintain an underground storage piping and vapor recovery system.
g.2 Add a new Subsection g.2. General use permit to read as follows:
g.2. General use permit. To hold an activity or operation that is not specifically
addressed by other permits, but which is likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property.
o.2. Amend Subsection o.2 Open burning by adding a sentence as follows:
Open burning permits shall include:
A. Bonfires/ rubbish fires, including construction sites.
B. Recreational fire/burning in a public place.
0.5. A new Subsection o.5 Open flame devices in marinas, is added to read as follows:
o.5 Open flame devices in marinas. To use any open flame devices for repair or
maintenance in marinas; or for lighting or decoration on the exterior of any boat, slip or wharf.
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0.6. A new Subsection o.6 Oil and natural gas wells is added to read as follows:
0.6 Oil and natural gas wells. To drill, own, operate, or maintain an oil or natural gas
well.
Sec. 4-2.08. Section 10.301 (a) amended.
Section 10.301(a) Premises Identification, General is hereby deleted and substitute the
following:
Sec. 10.301. (a) General. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new
and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road
fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background. Any commercial
building occupied by more than one business shall have numbers or addresses placed on or
immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire department access in an emergency
situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 (four) inches for residential and 6 (six)
inches for commercial with a 1 (one) inch stroke.
Multiple units (i.e., apartments, condominiums, townhouses, businesses, etc.) having
entrance doors not visible from the street or road shall have approved numbers grouped for all
businesses within each structure and positioned so as to be plainly visible from the street or road.
Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial mounting post
independent of the structure.
Sec. 4-2.09. Section 10.401 amended.
Section 10.401 Water Supplied for Fire Protection, General is hereby amended by adding a sentence as
follows:
Private dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet in total area shall be evaluated for fire flow
requirements by the Chief.
Sec. 4-2.10. Section 10.501 (a) amended.
Section 10.501 (a) Installation and Maintenance of Fire -protection and Life -safety Systems, General
is hereby amended by adding two paragraphs to read as follows:
Use of halogenated agent fire extinguishing systems and portable extinguishers shall be
limited to applications where a clean agent is necessary to extinguish fire efficiently without
damaging the equipment or area being protected, or where the use of alternate agents can cause a
hazard to personnel in the area.
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal also apply to the testing, service, maintenance,
and licensing of service personnel for automatic fire extinguishing systems, portable fire
extinguishers and standpipes. (19 CCR Chapters 3 and 5)
Sec. 4-2.11. Section 10.507 (a) amended.
Section 10.507 (a) Required Installations of Automatic Fire -extinguishing Systems, General
is hereby amended by adding three paragraphs and an exception as follows: _ . .- +
Automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA
standards as adopted in Appendix V of this code.
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When a residential sprinkler system is provided as specified in NFPA 13R as adopted in
Appendix V of this code, exceptions to, or reductions in, code requirements allowed because of
the installation of an automatic fire -extinguishing system are not permitted.
For the purpose of applying this section a new building shall include: an existing building
undergoing construction in which the remodeling value exceeds $50,000 and the area undergoing
remodeling or reconstruction is 75 percent or more of the entire building area, with construction
occurring over a period not to exceed two years (730 day). In existing buildings area separation
walls shall define separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: When it is determined that the cost of installing the fire -extinguishing
system would create an unreasonable hardship. An unreasonable hardship would be if
the cost of the system exceeds five percent of the cost of the construction.
Sec. 4-2.12. Section 10.507 (b) amended.
Section 10.507 (b) Required Installations of Automatic Fire -extinguishing Systems, All
Occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and Group M is amended by adding an item 5 and
two paragraphs to read as follows:
5. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage thereof exceeds
6,000 square feet or more than two (2) stories in height.
EXCEPTION: Open parking structures classified as a B-3 occupancy.
For the purposes of item 5, area separation walls shall not define separate buildings.
An approved automatic sprinkler system required by item 5 may be used for fire -resistive
substitution as specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the Uniform Building Code, as
adopted in this Municipal Code.
Sec. 4-2.13. Section 10.507 (h) amended.
Section 10.507 (h) Group R Occupancies is hereby deleted and substitute the following:
(h) Group R Occupancies.
1. All new Group R, Division 1 and Group R, Division 3 occupancies, other than
detached one- and two-family dwellings, shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
Residential or quick -response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest
room portions of the building.
2. All new Group R, Division 3 detached one- and two-family dwellings over 5,500
square feet in area shall be equipped with an approved automatic residential sprinkler system.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not define
separate buildings.
Sec. 4-2.14. Section 10.509 (b) amended.
Section 10.509 (b) Permissible Sprinkler Omissions is hereby amended by adding a sentence as
follows:
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Other approved fire -extinguishing systems compatible with the hazardous materials
being stored or used shall be installed to protect special hazards or occupancies in lieu of
automatic sprinklers.
Sec. 4-2.15. Section 10.510 (b) amended.
Section 10.510(b) Standpipes, Where Required is hereby deleted and substitute the following:
Sec. 10.510 (b) Where Required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth in
Table No. 10.510 and the provisions of this section.
Every new building with any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet, shall be
provided with either access doors or hose outlets located so that all portions of the building can be
reached with 150 feet of hose from an access door or hose outlet.
Required access doors shall be located in the exterior wall of the building and shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 (three) feet in
width nor 6 (six) feet 8 (eight) inches in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2 1/2 (two and one half) inches in size with an approved valve.
The water supply for the hose outlets shall be provided;
1. by a separate main supplied from the system side of the check valve at the fire
department connection, or
2. from an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the hose outlets to
deliver water when the sprinkler system, or portion of the system that protects the area served by
the hose outlet, is shut off.
Sec. 4-2.16. Section 10.514 added.
Section 10.514 is hereby added to read as follows:
Special Provisions for High-rise Buildings
Section 10.514. (a) Scope. In addition to other applicable requirements of these
regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply to every new building of any type of
construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 (fifty-
five) feet above the lowest level of fire department building access. Such buildings shall be
provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 10.514 (c) of
this code.
EXCEPTIONS: The following structures, while classified as high-rise
buildings, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall conform
to all other applicable provisions of these regulations.
Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
2. Buildings where all floors above the 55 (fifty-five) foot level are used
exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located above
all other floors used for human occupancy.
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4. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses and
similar structures with noncontinuous human occupancy, when approved by the Chief.
For the purpose of this subsection, "building access" shall mean an exterior door opening
conforming to all of the following:
1. Suitable and available for fire department use.
2. Located not more than 2 (two) feet above the adjacent ground level.
3. Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic communication capabilities
with the remainder of the building.
4. Designed to permit access through the use of Orange County Fire Department
emergency access lock box program.
(b) Certificate of Occupancy. The provisions of Section 1807 (b) of the Uniform
Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to buildings described in Section
10.514 (a).
(c) Automatic Sprinkler System. The provisions of Section 1807 (c) of the Uniform
Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and the provisions contained in this section
shall apply to buildings described in Section 10.514 (a).
3. Sprinkler Control Valves. Sprinkler control valves, shutoff valves and a
water -flow detecting device shall be provided at the lateral connection to the riser for each floor.
Such valves and devices shall be electrically supervised to automatically sound an appropriate
signal transmitted to locations in accordance with Section 10.514 (e).
(d) Smoke -detection Systems. The provisions of Section 1807 (d) of the Uniform
Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and the provisions contained in this section
shall apply to buildings described in Section 10.514 (a).
Indicating Lights. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall have a light
that indicates the status of the detector. When a detector is located in a space above a drop ceiling,
the indicating light shall be located on or below the ceiling grid.
(e) Alarm and Communications Systems. Every high-rise building shall be provided
with a State Fire Marshal approved and listed fire alarm system. The alarm and communication
systems shall be designed and installed so that damage to any 1 (one) speaker will not render any
paging zone of the system inoperative.
The voice alarm and public address system may be a combined system. When approved
by the fire department, communications systems may be combined with the voice alarm system
and the public address system.
The fire alarm system shall include visual indicators for the hearing impaired, in all
public areas of the building including but not limited to elevators, elevator lobbies, rest rooms,
corridors, exit stairways, rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet in area.
1. Voice alarm system. The operation of any smoke detector, sprinkler, water
flow device or manual fire alarm station shall automatically sound an alert signal to the desired
areas followed by voice instructions giving appropriate information and direction to the
occupants.
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Upon activation of the automatic sprinkler system, any automatic fire -detection device
required by this section or any special hazard fire -protection or extinguishing system, an
automatic voice alarm signal shall sound on the floor where activated and on the floor above and
below. An audible and visual signal shall be transmitted to the central control station and the fire
department central control station status board. The content of the voice alarm in each instance
shall be determined by the fire department in cooperation with the building owner or manager.
The central control station shall contain controls for the voice alarm system so that a
selective or general voice alarm may be manually initiated.
The system shall be supervised to cause the activation of an audible trouble signal in the
central control station upon interruption or failure of the audio path including amplifiers, speaker
wiring, switches and electrical contacts and shall detect opens, shorts and grounds which might
impair the function of the system.
The alarm shall be designed to be heard clearly by all occupants within the building or
designated portions thereof, as is required for the public address system.
EXCEPTION: In lieu of a voice alarm signal and when approved by the fire
department, the local alarm system may employ any sounding device or devices
which are approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal. The sounding devices
of such alternate systems shall have a distinctive tone and shall be arranged to
emit intermittent, prolonged or continuous sound signals for a full period of 10
(ten) seconds, to be immediately followed by an intermission or period of
silence of 5 (five) seconds, before the signal is repeated. Such signal shall
continue to sound until manually terminated at the central control station but in
no case shall such manual operation be arranged to cause termination in less
than 3 (three) minutes.
2. Public address system. Speakers or signaling devices used to sound the voice
or fire alarm shall be so located as to be clearly heard on the floor where activated, except as may
be otherwise found necessary or acceptable by the enforcing agency.
A public address communication system designed to be clearly heard by all occupants of
the building shall operate from the central control station. It shall be established on a selective or
general basis, as approved by the Chief, to the following paging areas:
A. Elevators
B. Elevator lobbies.
C. Corridors.
D. Exit stairways.
E. Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet in area.
F. Dwelling units in apartment houses.
G. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
3. Fire department communication systems. A two-way fire department
communication system shall be provided for fire department use. It shall operate between the
central control station and elevators, elevator lobbies, emergency and standby power rooms and at
entries to every enclosed exit stairway.
The communication system shall also comply with the following:
1. Alarm transmission. Unless the central control station is constantly manned by
competent and experienced operating personnel conforming to Chapter 9 of NFPA 72 as adopted
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in Appendix V of this code, voice or fire alarm and trouble signals shall be automatically
retransmitted to one of the following:
A. An approved central station conforming to NFPA 71 as adopted by the State
Building Standards Commission.
B. A supervisory station or an approved remote station conforming to NFPA 72 as
adopted by the State Building Standards Commission.
2. Special provisions. In Group R division I occupancies:
A. When a building conforms to the provisions of this section, the manually
operated fire alarm system otherwise specified by Section 14.104 (g) shall not be required.
B. Single -station detectors installed in dwelling units and hotel or lodging house
guest rooms, as specified in Section 14.104 (g) 6, need not be interconnected to the fire alarm
system required by this section.
(f) Central Control Station. A central control station for fire department operations
shall be provided in a location approved by the fire department. The central control station shall
be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than one-hour fire -resistive
construction with all openings protected by assemblies having a fire -resistive rating of not less
than 45 (forty-five) minutes. It shall have a minimum of one door which is accessible directly
from the exterior portion of the building and shall be openable with a fire department master key.
The central control station shall have a minimum of 96 (ninety-six) square feet with a minimum
dimension of 8 (eight) feet. It shall contain the following as a minimum:
The voice alarm and public address system panels.
2. The fire department communications panel, a cabinet containing 8 (eight)
portable firefighter phones and 1 (one) headset with sufficient cord to reach all portions of the
room.
Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and their
operational status.
5. Status indicators and controls for air -handling systems.
6. Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
7. Sprinkler valve and water -flow detectors display panels.
8. Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
9. A wall mounted telephone for exclusive fire department use shall be installed in
the fire control room and shall have an outside dedicated private line.
10. Elevator control switches for switching of emergency power.
It. Fire pump status panel and controls.
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12. Other fire -protection equipment and systems controls as required by the fire
department.
13. Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved containers, indicating the
typical floor plan and detailing the building core, fire resistive separations, exit facilities, on-site
water supply, fire -protection systems, fire -fighting equipment and fire department access.
14. One 3 (three) foot by 4 (four) foot table and 1 (one) chair.
15. An approved locked and labeled cabinet, containing labeled keys for emergency
access and elevator control.
All control panels in the central control station shall be permanently identified as to
function
Alarms, supervisory and trouble signals as required by Items 3 and 7 above shall be
annunciated in compliance with this code in the central control station by means of an audible and
visual indicator. For purposes of annunciation, zoning shall be in accordance with the following:
1. When the system serves more than one building, each building shall be
considered separately.
2. Each floor shall be considered a separate zone. When one or more sprinkler
risers serve the same floor, each riser shall be considered a separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the same system on the floor.
3. Each section of floor separated by area separation walls or by horizontal exits shall be
considered as separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the housing of any boiler, heating unit,
generator, combustible storage, or similar hazardous equipment or storage.
(g) Smoke Control. The provisions of Section 1807 (g) Smoke Control of the Uniform
Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to buildings described in Section
10.514.
(h) Elevators. The provisions of Section 1807 (h) of the Uniform Building Code, as
adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to buildings described in Section 10.514 (a).
(i) Standby Power, Light and Emergency Systems. Item 2 of Section 1807 (i) of the
Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and items 1 and 3 as contained in this
section shall apply to buildings described in Section 10.514 (a).
1. Standby power. A standby power -generating system [ (as approved by the Building
Official and Fire Official) conforming to the Uniform Building Code Standard 18-1 as adopted in
this Municipal Code, ] shall be provided. The system shall be equipped with suitable means for
automatically starting the generator set upon failure of the normal electrical supply systems and
for automatic transfer of all functions required by this section at full power within 60 (sixty)
seconds of such normal service failure. System supervision with manual start and transfer
override features shall be provided at the central control station.
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An on -premises fuel supply sufficient for not less than 6 (six) hours' at full -demand
operation of the system shall be provided. Where fire pumps are required, an 8 (eight) hour fuel
supply shall be provided.
The standby system shall have a capacity and rating that would supply all equipment
required to be operational at the same time. The generating capacity need not be sized to operate
all the connected electrical equipment simultaneously.
All power, lighting, signal and communication facilities specified in Subsections (d), (e),
(f), (g), (h), (i) and 0) of this section, as applicable; fire pumps, required to maintain pressure,
stair pressurization fans, standby lighting and normal circuits supplying exit signs and exit
illumination shall be transferable to the standby source.
2. Standby lighting. See the Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal
Code.
3. Emergency systems. The following are classified as emergency systems and shall
operate within 10 seconds of failure of the normal power supply:
A. Required exit sign end exit illumination.
B. Elevator car lighting.
C. Fire alarm system.
D. Fire -detection system.
E. Sprinkler alarm system.
When the standby power -operation system reaches full operating capacity, the
emergency electrical systems and equipment shall be transferred thereto.
0) Exits. Exits shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, as
adopted in this Municipal Code, and the following:
1. All stairway doors which are locked from the stairway side shall have the capability of
being unlocked simultaneously without unlatching upon a signal from the central control station.
Upon failure of electrical power, the locking mechanisms shall be retracted to the unlocked
position.
2. When stairway doors are locked from the stairway side, a telephone or other two-way
communications system, connected to an approved emergency service which operates
continuously shall be provided at not less than every fifth floor in each required stairway.
3. All enclosed exit stairways shall be equipped with a barometric dampered relief
opening at the top. The stairway shall be supplied mechanically with sufficient air to discharge a
minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute through the relief opening; while maintaining a
minimum positive pressure of 0.15 -inch water column in the stairway relative to atmospheric
pressure with all doors closed. Activation of the mechanical equipment shall be initiated by a
smoke detector installed outside the stair enclosure and within 5 (five) feet of the enclosure door.
Such equipment shall also be activated by actuation of the automatic sprinkler system. Operation
of ventilating equipment shall also be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, as adopted
in this Municipal Code, Section 3310 (g) 6.
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(k) Seismic Considerations. The provisions of Section 1807 (k) of the Uniform
Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to buildings described in Section
10.514 (a).
(1) Emergency Access and Evacuation Facility. This section (1) shall apply to any
Group B, Division 2 or Group R occupancies having floors used for human occupancy located
more than 75 (seventy-five) feet above the lowest level of fire department access. Such structures
shall be equipped with a fire department approved emergency helicopter landing pad for use by
police, fire and emergency medical helicopters only.
EXCEPTION: Buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12 having all exits provided
with smokeproof enclosures in accordance with UBC Section 3310 as adopted in this
Municipal Code.
L The roof area shall include an emergency access and evacuation facility for
helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds gross weight. This facility shall have a touchdown pad
of at least 50 (fifty) feet by 50 (fifty) feet and a clear unobstructed landing and takeoff area with a
minimum dimension of 100 feet by 100 feet.
2. The landing pad shall be designed per Section 2308 (c) of the Uniform Building
Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code. Helicopter landing areas and supports shall be of
noncombustible construction.
3. The emergency evacuation facility shall have 2 (two) approach -departure paths at a
slope of no greater than 8 (eight) to Kone).
4. Any use of this emergency access and evacuation facility for purposes other than
emergency access and evacuation shall require prior Federal Aviation Administration, as well as
local building and fire department approval.
5. A wind indicating device shall be provided.
6. The roof top shall be marked by an emergency marker as required by the Chief.
7. The building emergency communication system shall extend to the roof.
Sec. 4-2.17. Section 11.505 amended.
Section 11.505 Sparks from Chimneys is hereby deleted and substitute the following:
Chimney Spark Arresters.
Sec. 11.505. In all new occupancies in which is installed any chimney, flue or stovepipe
attached to any fireplace, stove, barbecue or other device that bums any solid or liquid fuel shall
have such chimney, flue or stovepipe equipped with a spark arrester. A spark arrester is defined
as a device constructed of nonflammable material, twelve -gauge minimum welded or woven wire
mesh, with one -half-inch openings, or cast-iron plate, three -sixteenth inch minimum thickness or
other material found satisfactory by the enforcement agency and having one-half inch perforations
for arresting burning carbon or sparks installed in such a manner as to be visible for the purposes
of inspection and maintenance.
All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark arrester
having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding one-half inch.
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See. 4-2.18. Section 14.103 (b) amended.
Section 14.103 (b) Fire Alarm Systems, System Design is hereby amended by adding two
paragraphs as follows:
Fire alarm systems shall be designed so that voltage loss is not greater than 5 (five)
percent.
Fire alarm equipment shall also comply with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19
CCR Chapter 4, 24 CCR).
Sec. 4-2.19. Section 25.114 (d) added.
Section 25.114 (d) Occupant Count is hereby added to Section 25.114 to read as follows:
(d) Occupant Count. The supervisor of each place of assembly shall have an effective
system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the assembly area. If at any time, the
Chief determines that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the occupancy shall
be cleared until an accurate count can be made.
Sec. 4-2.20. Article 29 amended.
Article 29 Garages is hereby deleted and substitute the following:
ARTICLE 29
REPAIR GARAGES
Scope
Sec. 29.101. Garages used for service or repair of motor vehicles and classified as Group
B, Division 1, or Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be in accordance with this Article.
Permits
Sec. 29.102. For permits to use a structure as a place of business for the purpose of
servicing or repairing motor vehicles, see Section 4.108.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Sec. 29.103. (a) General. Storage, use and handling of flammable or combustible
liquids shall be in accordance with the provisions of this section and Article 79.
(b) Dispensing Inside of Buildings. Class I liquids shall not be dispensed or transferred
within a repair garage, except as provided in Section 79.903 (h).
When Class II and Class III -A liquids are dispensed in lubrication or service rooms, of
Group H, division 4 garages, electrical and fuel-buming equipment shall comply with Sections
79.905 and 79.906.
For operations involving dispensing of fuel into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, see
Article 79, Division IX.
(c) Storage and Use in Buildings with Basements or Pits. When Class I liquids are
stored or used within a building having a basement or pit into which flammable vapors could
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travel, the basement or pit shall be provided with ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation
of flammable vapors therein.
(d) Storage and Handling of Liquids Drained from Vehicles. 1. Motor vehicle fuel.
Motor vehicle fuel shall not be drained in Group B, Division 1 occupancies. Liquids drained from
motor vehicles fuel tanks in Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be stored and handled as
required for Class I liquids in accordance with Article 79.
2. Lubricating oil. Lubricating oil which has been drained from motor vehicles in
Group B, Division I or Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be stored and handled as required
for Class III -B liquids in accordance with Article 79.
3. Mixed liquids. Containers and tanks containing a mixture of fuel and lubricating oil
shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 79 for Class I liquids.
(e) Storage. Liquids stored inside of buildings shall be kept in containers or tanks
complying with Article 79, Divisions II and III. Liquids stored outside shall be kept in containers
or tanks complying with Article 79. Division IV and V.
Storage tanks shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Article 79. Tank fill
lines terminating inside a building shall be equipped with a nonremovable-type cap, such as a
hinged cap.
(f) Spill Control. Spill control shall be provided in accordance with Section 79.115.
(g) Oily Waste Materials. Oily rags and similar materials shall be stored in metal,
metal lined, or other approved containers equipped with tight -fitting covers.
Sources of Ignition
Sec. 29.104. (a) General. Devices which generate a spark, flame or glow capable of
igniting gasoline vapors shall not be within 18 (eighteen) inches of the floor.
Smoking and open flames shall be prohibited in areas used for servicing internal
combustion engines.
(b) Welding. Welding operations shall be conducted only in Group H, Division 4
occupancies, and shall be in accordance with Article 49.
Sec. 4-2.21. Section 32.101 amended.
Section 32.101 Tents, Scope is hereby amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tents, awnings, and other
fabric enclosures also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 2 )
Sec. 4-2.22. Section 32.107 amended.
Section 32.107 Flame-retardant Treatment and Standards is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for flame resistance and labeling of all tents
also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4. )
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Sec. 4-2.23. Section 32.110 amended.
Section 32.110 Standby Personnel is hereby amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for standby personnel in tents with an occupant
load of 500 or more also apply. (19 CCR 320)
Sec. 4-2.24. Section 32.119 amended.
Section 32.119 Housekeeping is hereby amended by deleting 130 (thirty) feet' and substituting '5_Q
(fifty) feet' in its place at each occurrence. (19 CCR 326)
Sec. 4-2.25. Table 32.105 -A amended.
Table 32.105-A Location, Access and Parking for Tents, Canopies and Temporary
Membrane Structures is hereby amended by adding a footnote 4 to read as follows:
Table 32.105-A applies to vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent establishment.
All other vehicles shall be parked at least 100 feet from any tent; except vehicles parked on a
public street shall park at least 20 (twenty) feet from any tent, per the regulations of the State Fire
Marshal. (19 CCR 312)
Sec. 4-2.26. Article 36 amended.
Article 36 Dry -Cleaning is hereby deleted and substitute the following:
ARTICLE 36
DRY-CLEANING
Scope
Sec. 36.101. Dry-cleaning plants and systems using only noncombustible liquids and dry
cleaning plants that are not accessible to the public which use flammable and combustible liquids
only for spotting shall be in accordance with this article.
Permits
For other dry-cleaning operations, see Article 79, Division XVII.
Sec. 36.102. For permits to engage in dry-cleaning, see Section 4.108.
Dry-cleaning Equipment
Sec. 36.103. (a) Compatibility. Equipment used for dry-cleaning shall be compatible
with the type of solvent utilized and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
(b) Solvent Handling Systems. 1. Transfer. The transfer and circulation of solvent
shall be through closed systems.
2. Pumps. Pumps used for the transfer or circulation of solvents shall be designed with
leakproof seals. Positive displacement pumps shall be fitted with relief valves or bypasses to
prevent over pressure.
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3. Physical protection. Flow and level sightglasses shall be protected against physical
damage.
4. Testing. Piping, valves and sightglasses shall be tested at a minimum of 150 percent
of the system's maximum operating pressure. Testing shall be in accordance with nationally
recognized standards. See Section 2.304 (b). Standard a.1.5.
(c) Exhaust Ventilation Systems. Dry-cleaning units shall be provided with an
automatically activated exhaust ventilation system to maintain a minimum of 100 feet per minute
air velocity through the loading door when the door is opened. Such systems for dry-cleaning
equipment shall be in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted in
this Municipal Code.
EXCEPTION: An external exhaust ventilation shroud located immediately
outside the loading door may be used provided the air flow is not less than 100 times the
area of the door opening.
(d) Combustion Air. Combustion air for fuel -burning equipment shall be taken from
exterior openings that are located a minimum of 5 (five) feet from exhaust openings of dry-
cleaning equipment.
Storage of Solvent and Waste Solvent
Sec. 36.104. (a) Flammable and Combustible Solvents. The storage of flammable
and combustible solvents and waste solvents shall be in accordance with Article 79 Division II.
(b) Noncombustible Solvents. Storage of noncombustible solvents and waste solvents
in excess of the exempt amount shall be in accordance with Article 80.
Spotting Operations
Sec. 36.105 (a) General. The local application of flammable or combustible liquids for
the removal of stains shall be in accordance with this section and Article 79, Division II and VII.
(b) Dispensing at Work Stations. Dispensing of solvents shall be from approved
containers. The amount of flammable and combustible liquid solvents at each work station shall
not exceed 1 (one) gallon, 1 (one) pint of which may be in a plastic container.
Sec. 4-2.27. Section 77.109 added.
Section 77.109 Other Regulations is here by added to read as follows
Other Regulations
Sec. 77.109. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for explosives also apply. (19
CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2)
Appendix VI -E of the UFC is adopted and shall be used for determining the location of
magazines. Whenever the words'See Appendix VI -E' appear it shall mean 'Apply ARpendix VI -
L'.
Sec. 4-2.28. Section 77.201 amended.
Section 77.201 Storage, General is hereby amended as follows:
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(a) Subsection (a) Magazines Required is hereby amended by adding a sentence to read as
follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine quantity limitations also apply.
(19 CCR 1566.4)
(b) Subsection (i) Storage with Other Materials is hereby amended by adding a sentence to read
as follows:
Blasting caps, electric blasting caps, detonating primers, and primed cartridges shall not
be stored in the same magazine with other explosives. (19 CCR 1566.1)
(c) Subsection (o) Yard Maintenance is hereby amended by deleting '25 (twenty-five) feet' and
substituting '50 fifty) feet' (19 CCR 1566.2) in its place.
Sec. 4-2.29. Section 77.202 (a) amended.
Section 77.202 (a) Retail Sales, General is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read
as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within buildings also apply. (19
CCR 1566.6)
Sec. 4-2.30. Section 77.203 amended.
Section 77.203 Storage Magazines is hereby adopted with the following amendments:
(a) Subsection (a) General is hereby amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine classification, quantity limitations
and construction also apply. The provisions of this section may be used in place of the State Fire
Marshal regulations for classification and construction of magazines, if determined to provide an
acceptable alternative protection by the Chief. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5)
(b) subsection 0) Indoor Magazines is hereby amended by adding an ending paragraph to read
as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within buildings also apply. (19
CCR 1566.6)
Sec. 4-2.31. Section 77.301 amended.
Section 77.301 Use and Handling is hereby adopted with the following amendments
(a) Subsection (g) Other Regulations is hereby amended by adding a paragraph to read as
follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for use and handling of explosives also apply.
(19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4)
(b) Subsection (i) Premature Detonation Safeguards is hereby amended by adding an ending
paragraph to read as follows:
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The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for precautions against accidental discharge
also apply. (19 CCR 1568.8)
Sec. 4-2.32. Section 77.302 amended.
Section 77.302 Transportation is hereby amended by adding a beginning paragraph to read as
follows:
Public and Private Conveyance. The regulations of the State fire Marshal for
transportation of explosives, including transportation in private passenger vehicles, also apply.
(19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 12)
Sec. 4-2.33. Section 77.303 amended.
Section 77.303 Explosive Materials Terminals is hereby amended by adding a beginning
paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for explosives at terminals also apply. (19 CCR
Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9)
Sec. 4-2.34. Section 77.305 amended.
Section 77.305 Safety Precautions for Blasting Agents is hereby adopted with the following
amendments:
(a) Add a beginning paragraph to 77.305 Safety Precautions for Blasting Agents read as
follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for mixing blasting agents also apply. (19 CCR
Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 10)
(b) Delete Subsection (c) Construction and substitute the following:
(c) Construction. Buildings or other facilities used for the mixing of blasting agents
shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal.
(19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2)
(c) Amend Subsection (d) Compounding and Mixing by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for mixer design and blasting agent
composition also apply. (19 CCR 1572.2 and 1572.3)
Sec. 4-2.35. Section 77.306 amended.
Section 77.306 Water Gels, or Slurry Explosives is hereby amended to read as follows:
Water Gels, or Slurry Explosives
See. 77.306. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for blast hole loading, explosive
initiation, and water gels, or slurry explosives also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4,
Articles 7, 8 and 11; and Subchapter 5, Article 17)
Sec. 4-2.36. Section 77.406 amended.
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Section 77.406 (a) Construction is hereby deleted and substitute the following:
(a) Construction. Operating buildings or rooms shall be constructed in accordance with
the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, when quantities of explosives exceed the exempt
amounts as specified in the Uniform Building Code as adopted in this Municipal Code. (19 CCR
Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2)
Sec. 4-2.37. Section 77.407 amended.
Section 77.407 Operations is hereby amended by adding a beginning paragraph to read as
follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for on-site or remote processing and storage of
explosives, including electrical regulations, also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4,
Articles 11 and 17)
See. 4-2.38. Section 78.203 amended.
Section 78.203 Fireworks, Displays is hereby deleted and substitute the following:
Sec. 78.203. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the regulations of the State
Fire Marshal and the conditions of the permit as approved by the Chief. (19 CCR 982)
See. 4-2.39. Section 79.301 (b) amended.
Section 79.301 (b) Stationary Tank Storage Inside Buildings, Where Allowed is hereby
amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:
Tanks shall be allowed in motor vehicle repair garages, which are not regulated by Title
24 CCR, in accordance with the requirements of this section.
Sec. 4-2.40. Section 79.907 amended.
Section 79.907 Drainage and Waste Disposal is hereby deleted without substitution. Note:
Section 79.907 is applicable to motor vehicle fuel -dispensing stations which are regulated by Title
24 CCR.
Sec. 4-2.41. Section 86.101 (a) amended.
Section 86.101 (a) Pesticide Storage and Display, Scope is hereby amended by adding an
exception 3 to read as follows:
3. Pesticides which do not exceed the exempt amounts of Article 80.
Sec. 4-2.42. Appendix I -A amended.
Appendix I -A Section 6, Life -Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings Other Than High -
Rise, Smoke Detectors is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection (e) Installation and
Maintenance to read as follows:
(e). Installation and Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply,
install and maintain all required smoke detectors. The owner shall be responsible for annually
testing all required smoke detectors.
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See. 4-2.43. Appendix I -B Section 1 amended.
Appendix I -B Section 1. Life -Safety Requirements for Existing High -Rise Buildings is hereby
amended by deleting Section 1. Scope and substituting the following:
1. Scope
These provisions apply to all existing high-rise buildings constructed prior to the
adoption of this appendix, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75
feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Sec. 4-2.44. Appendix I -B Section 6 amended.
Appendix 1-13 Section 6. (a) 2. Life -Safety Requirements for Existing High -Rise Buildings is
hereby amended by deleting Section 6. (a) 2. Specific Provisions and Alternatives, Automatic
Sprinklers and substituting the following:
2. Automatic Sprinklers. An approved automatic fire -extinguishing system shall be
installed throughout the building in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13 as adopted in
Appendix V of this code. ,
In addition to the main water supply, a secondary on-site supply of water equal to the
hydraulically calculated sprinkler design demand plus 100 gallons per minute additional for the
total standpipe system shall be provided. This supply shall be automatically available if the
principal supply fails and shall have a duration of 30 (thirty) minutes.
Sprinkler control valves and waterflow detecting devices shall be provided at the lateral
connection to the riser on each floor.
Sec. 4-2.45. Appendix II -A Section 17 amended.
Appendix II -A Section 17 Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas, Clearance of
Brush or Vegetative Growth from Roadways is hereby amended by identifying the fust
paragraph as (a) and adding a new Subsection (b) to read as follows:
(b) The Fire Chief may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures
designed to advance the purposes of this article, if he determines in any specific case that any of
the following conditions exist:
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, tare, endangered
and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of
vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this appendix undesirable or impractical.
Sec. 4-2.46. Appendix II -A Section 25 amended.
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Appendix II -A Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas is hereby amended by
adding a new Section 25 Use of Equipment to read as follows:
25. USE OF EQUIPMENT
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to
be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous Fre area any internal combustion engine which
uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in
subsection (c) maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25 (c).
(b) Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this
section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the
exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
(c) A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the
purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch in
size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which
is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.
(d) 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.
(e) Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass
through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the
turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.
Sec. 4-2.47. Appendix II -A Section 26 amended.
Appendix II -A Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas is hereby amended by
adding a new Section 26 Notice of Spark Arrestor Requirement to read as follows:
26. NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTOR REQUIREMENT
No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to any person any internal combustion
engine subject to the provisions of Section 25 and not subject to the provisions of Section 13005
of the Health and Safety Code, unless he provides a written notice to the purchaser or bailee, at the
time of sale or at the time of entering into the lease or rental contract, stating that it is a violation
of the UFC to use or operate the engine in upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 25, maintained in effective working
order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to
Section 27.
Sec. 4-2.48. Appendix II -A Section 27 amended.
Appendix II -A Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas is hereby amended by
adding a new Section 27 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction to read as
follows:
27. FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
All new buildings to be built or installed in a hazardous fire area shall comply with the
following:
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1. A Fuel Modification Plan shall be approved by the Chief prior to the issuance of
a grading permit.
2. The Fuel Modification Plan shall be approved by the Chief prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
3. The Fuel Modification Plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the Fuel Modification shall be approved by the chief.
4. All elements of the Fuel Modification Plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan.
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Sec. 4-2.49. Appendix III -B Table No. A -III -B 1 amended.
Appendix III -B Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution is hereby amended by deleting Table
No. A -III -B -I Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants and substituting the following:
TABLE NO. A -III -13-1
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
OCCUPANCY
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
RESIDENTIAL OTHER THAN
DETACHED ONE- AND TWO-
FAMILY DWELLINGS
DETACHED ONE- AND TWO-
FAMILY DWELLINGS'
MAXIMUM HYDRANT
SPACING (FEET)
300 FEET
300 FEET'
300 FEET d
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
HYDRANT TO ANY POINT OF
THE EXTERIOR OF A
STRUCTURE (FEET)
150 FEET
150 FEET 2
250 FEET'
In subdivisions or building complexes, when all the buildings are protected with automatic fire sprinkler
systems, the spacing may be increased to 500 feet.
In buildings protected with automatic fire sprinklers systems the distance will be increased to 250 feet.
3- Exception: Isolated Residences (detached one- and two-family dwellings) separated from other dwellings
by a minimum distance of 100 feet shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for alternative protection.
". In subdivisions when all homes and attached garages are protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems
the spacing may be increased to 600 feet.
5 In buildings protected with automatic fire sprinklers systems the distance will be increased to 300 feet.
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Sec. 4-2.50. Appendix V amended.
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Appendix V Nationally Recognized Standards of Good Practice is hereby deleted and
substitute the following:
ADOPTED STANDARDS
1. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
(a) NFPA Standards. The NFPA Standards as listed in this section by name and edition, and as
published by the National Fire Protection Association, save and except such portions as are hereinafter
added, deleted, modified or amended are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length
herein; and the provisions thereby shall be controlling within the limits of the incorporated area of the City
of San Juan Capistrano. One copy of each adopted Standard is on file at the Orange County Fire
Department, Fire Prevention Bureau headquarters.
1. NFPA I IA Standard for Medium- and High -Expansion Foam Systems, 1988 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b).
2. NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 1989 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b).
3. NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 1989 Edition, as amended
in subsection (b).
4. NFPA 12B Standard on Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended
by subsection (b).
5. NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1989 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b) and Section 2.
6. NFPA l3 D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two -Family
Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 3.
7. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occu-pancies up
to Four Stories in Height, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 4.
S. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1990 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 5.
9. NFPA 16 Standard on Deluge Foam -Water Sprinkler and Foam -Water Spray System, 1991
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
10. NFPA 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed -Head Foam -Water Sprinkler
Systems, 1988 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 6.
11. NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b).
12. NFPA 17A Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b).
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13. NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, 1990 Edition, as amended
in subsection (b).
14. NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances, 1987 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
15. NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas
Turbines, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 7.
16. NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1990 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b) and Section 8.
17. NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 9.
18. NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, as amended in subsection
(b) and Section 10.
(b) General Amendments. The amendments listed below apply to all of the NFPA Standards
adopted in subsection (a) above.
1. NFPA Purpose. These NFPA Standards are adopted for the purpose of establishing design,
installation, testing and maintenance criteria for the subjects covered therein. This purpose takes priority
over the purpose as stated in the NFPA Standards.
2. NFPA Explanatory Material. Explanatory material included in the form of fine print notes,
in footnotes or in an appendix of the NFPA Standards are for informational purposes and are not adopted.
3. NFPA Alternative Material and Methods. The provisions of section 2.301 of the Uniform
Fire Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall be applied to all request to use alternative material and
methods to meet the requirements of this standard.
4. NFPA Definitions. The following definitions shall be applied to the NFPA Standards and take
priority over any similar definitions:
A. "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the official responsible for the enforcement of the NFPA
Standard.
B. "Approved' shall be defined as specified in Section 9.103 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted
in this Municipal Code.
C. "Labeled' and "Listed' shall be defined as specified in Section 9.114 of the Uniform Fire Code
as adopted in this Municipal Code.
5. NFPA Referenced Publications. The publications referenced in the text, the referenced
publication chapter and reference publication appendix of the NFPA Standards are hereby deleted and
whenever a publication is referenced it shall mean the following as appropriate:
A. The NFPA Standards as adopted in Appendix V or Section 2.304 of the Uniform Fire Code as
adopted in this Municipal Code.
B. The applicable Article of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted in this Municipal Code.
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C. The applicable local ordinance such as the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical
Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, or the Electrical Code as adopted in this Municipal Code,
D. Whenever none of the documents listed above apply, then nationally recognized standards or
nationally recognized engineering practices as approved by the Chief shall apply.
6. Conflicts between NFPA and UFC or Other Adopted Codes or Standards. Whenever a
NFPA Standard contains a provision which duplicates or conflicts with a requirement of the; Uniform Fire
Code, Uniform Fire Code Standards, applicable state regulations, or other codes and standards as adopted
in this Municipal Code, the provisions of the latter will take precedence.
7. NFPA Appendices. All NFPA appendices are for informational purposes and are not adopted.
2. NFPA 13 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 13 Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1989 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Add a subsection 1-7.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use to read as follows:
1-7.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use. When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings
of undetermined use, they shall be designed and installed to have a sprinkler density of not less
than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 3 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000
square feet.
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at time permit is issued.
Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the
responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new
occupancy.
3. NFPA 13D AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 13D Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two -Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1989 Edition,
is further amended as follows:
(a) Amend Section 3-1.1 Valves and Drains by deleting exceptions one and two without
substitution.
(b) Delete Section 3-2.1 Pressure Gages and substitute the following:
3-2.1 At least one water pressure gage shall be installed on the riser assembly.
(c) Amend Section 3-6 Alarms by deleting the exception without substitution.
(d) Amend Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers by deleting the exceptions and substituting the
following three exceptions and final paragraph:
Exception No. 1: Sprinklers are not required in bathrooms not exceeding 55 (fifty-five)
square feet.
Exception No. 2: Sprinklers are not required in small clothes closets, linen closets and
pantries where; the least dimension does not exceed 3 (three) feet, the area does not
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exceed 24 (twenty-four)square feet, and the walls and ceilings are surfaced with
noncombustible or fie -resistive material as defined in the Uniform Building Code as
adopted in this Municipal Code.
Exception No. 3: Sprinklers may be omitted from open attached porches, carports and
similar open attached structures. Attached garages shall be protected with listed quick -
response sprinklers spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet. These heads
are not required to be calculated, as part of the system, if the lines are supplied by the
largest piping in the system.
All attics shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick- response heads which shall be
located to protect attic penetrations created by access scuttles or mechanical equipment. Crawl
spaces, intended for use as a living or storage area or when they exceed a maximum height
dimension of 5 (five) feet, shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick -response heads.
4. NFPA 13R AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 13R Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1989
Edition, is further amended as follows:
Amend Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklers Exception No. 4 as follows:
Exception No. 4: Sprinklers may be omitted from penthouse equipment rooms, crawl spaces,
floor/ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for
living purposes or storage. Sprinklers may also be omitted from attics which are not located over
dwelling units.
5. NFPA 14 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),NFPA 14 Standard for the
Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1990 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Section 2-1.1 (a) Design Basis is deleted and substitute the following
2-1.1 (a) Hydraulically designed to provide the required water supplies at a minimum residual
pressure of 150 psi for Class I and III systems and 65 psi for Class II systems at the topmost
outlet.
(b) Section 2-1.1 (b) Design Basis is deleted without substitution.
(c) RESERVED
(d) Section 2-1.3 Class 11 is amended by adding the words 'at 6 (ix -five) psi.' to the end of
the last sentence.
(e) Section 3-2 Number of Standpipes is amended by adding a sentence to 3-2 to read as
follows:
In addition to the requirements of this section the number of standpipes shall be in accordance
with the Uniform Fire Code Section 10.510, as adopted in this Municipal Code.
(f) Section 3-2.2 Number of Standpipes is amended by deleting the exception without
substitution.
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(g) Section 3-3 Location of Standpipes is amended by adding a sentence to 3-3 to read as
follows:
In addition to the requirements of this section the location of standpipes shall be in accordance
with the Uniform Fire Code Section 10.510, as adopted in this Municipal Code.
(h) Section 4-1.1 Hose Connections, General is amended by deleting '6 feet' and substitutirig'g
(four)feet' in its place.
(i) Section 4-4.3.1 Hose, Hose Racks, and Nozzles is amended by deleting the two exceptions
without substitution.
0) Section 4-4.3.2 Hose, Hose Racks, and Nozzles is amended by deleting the exception without
substitution.
(k) Section 4-7.1 Pressure Limitations is amended as follows
4-7.1 Where flowing pressures at any hose valve outlet exceed 4 -GO ILO psi, an approved device
shall be installed at the outlet to reduce the pressure with required flow at the outlet to -IAO 150
psi. For class I and Class III sysiems the approved device shall not be capable of being adjusted to
provide pressures higher than 400175 psi if available.
(1) Section 4-7.2 Pressure Limitations is deleted without substitution.
(m) Section 4-7.3 Pressure Limitations is amended as follows:
4-7.3 Where system pressures exceed V4 l5Q psi, a listed pressure regulating device that
regulates pressure under flow and no -flow conditions shall be installed at the hose valve outlet.
The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure regulating device shall not exceed the rated working
pressure of the device. The pressure regulating device shall be so arranged to regulate pressure at
the hose valve outlet to a pressure not exceeding 4A0 11� psi.
(n) Section 4-7.4 Pressure Limitations is added to read as follows:
4-7.4 When Class I and III standpipes are equipped with pressure regulating devices per 4-7.1 and
4-7.3, each standpipe shall be provided with an approved test/drain pipe to facilitate functional
flow testing of each pressure regulating device, All materials and installations shall comply with
the provisions of Chapter 7 of this standard. Each test/drain pipe shall be a minimum of 3 (three)
inches and shall have an approved inlet for each pressure regulating device. The pipe shall be
installed adjacent to the standpipe it serves, and shall discharge to an approved location. Systems
which are equipped with auxiliary on-site water supplies shall have the test/drain pipe discharge
back to the tank.
(o) RESERVED
(p) Section 8-1.2 Test is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:
In addition, all pressure regulating devices shall be tested for compliance with the requirements of
Section 5-3.2.
(q) Section 8-2.1 Periodic Inspection is deleted and substitute the following:
8-2.1 Systematic periodic inspections shall be in accordance with the California State Fire
Marshal Regulations including State licensing requirements (CCR Title 19). Functional flow
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testing shall include all pressure regulating devices and shall assure proper calibration and setting
of the devices.
6. NFPA 16A AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 16A
Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed -Head Foam -Water Sprinkler Systems, 1988 Edition,
is further amended as follows:
Section 1-1 Scope is amended by adding a beginning paragraph to read as follows:
Whenever in this standard the word 'recommended' is used it means 'requ red' and
whenever in this standard the word 'should' is used it means
7. NFPA 37 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 37 Standard for
the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
(a) Amend Section 2-1.1.2.2 General Locations by deleting the last paragraph without
substitution.
(b) Amend Section 2-1.1.2.3 General Locations by deleting the last sentence without
substitution.
(b) Add a new Section 2-1.1.2.4 General Locations to read as follows:
2-1.1.2.4 Doors, windows and louvered openings shall be located on exterior walls only. When
such openings are located below openings in another story or less than 10 (ten) feet from doors,
windows or louvered openings of the same building they shall be protected by a fire assembly
having a 3/4 (three-quarters) hour rating. Such fire assemblies shall be fixed, automatic or self-
closing.
Combustion engines and gas turbines used for emergency power shall not be located in a
room or area used for any other purpose.
8. NFPA 50 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 50 Standard for
Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1990 Edition, is further amended as specified in the Uniform
Fire Code Standard 74-1 Part I.
9. NFPA 231 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 231 Standard for
General Storage, 1990 Edition, is further amended as specified in the Uniform Fire Code Standard 8 1 -1
Part I as adopted in this Municipal Code.
10. NFPA 231C AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 231 C Standard for
Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, is further amended as specified in the Uniform Fire Code
Standard 81-2 Part I as adopted in this Municipal Code.
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Sec. 4-2.51. Appendix VI -E amended.
Appendix VI -E Required Separation Distances for Explosive Materials is hereby amended as
follows:
(a) Add a beginning paragraph to read as follows:
Whenever in this Appendix VI -E the word 'recommended' is used it means 'required'.
(b) Delete the first sentence of the first paragraph as printed in Appendix VI -E (UFC 1991 Edition) and
substitute the following:
The following tables are adopted for use in applying Article 77.
SECTION 3. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its passage.
SECTION 4. City Clerk's Certification.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted at
the duly designated posting places within the City and published once within fifteen (15) days after passage and
adoption as required by law; or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this
Ordinance and a certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk five (5)
days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance; and, within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall
cause to be published the aforementioned summary and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with
the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk.
1994.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERI
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May
C LLENE BELL, YOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
1, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 747 which was
introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, held on
April 19th 1994, and adopted at a meeting held on May 3rd
1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Nash, Vasquez and Mayor Campbell
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hausdorfer
(SEAL)
CHERYL JO ON, ITY CLERK
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