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Ordinance Number 978
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF TITLE 8 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2010 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") recently adopted new amendments to the California Building Standards Codes; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958 of seq., and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to modify the California Building Standards Codes by adopting more restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications are accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, based upon the recommendations of the Fire Marshal and the Building Official, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the 2010 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 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 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 8-2.01 Adoption of the 2010 California Building Codes. For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area of buildings and structures, the following building codes subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, are hereby adopted: the California Building Code, 2010 Edition; the California Residential Code, 2010 Edition; the California Green Building Standards Code, 2010 Edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2010 E dition; t he California Mechanical Code, 2010 E dition; t he California Electrical Code, 2010 Edition; the California Fire Code, 2010 Edition; the California Energy Code, 2010 Edition. The provisions of these Building Codes as amended by this chapter shall constitute the Building Regulations of the City of San Juan Capistrano. Where the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Building Codes, State regulations shall prevail over the Building Codes. 1 0 978 One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefor are on file in the office of the building official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made available for public inspection. Section 2. Amendments, Additions and Deletions to 2010 California Building Code. Section 8-2.02 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled "Amendments to the 2007 California Building Code including Appendix Chapter 1 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 8-2.02 Amendments to 2010 California Building Code. Section 100 "Division Il Scope and Administration" is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Subsection 101.2 "Scope" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph and amend the exception that reads: "The provisions of these codes shall apply to and affect all of the territory of the City of San Juan Capistrano, except work located primarily in a public way; public utility towers and poles; mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in these codes; hydraulic flood control structures; facilities for the production, generation, storage or transmission of water or electrical energy by a local agency; and except as exempted by these codes." Exception: Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the California Residential Code. 2. Subsection 105.2 "Work exempt from permit" is hereby amended to read as follows Building. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses and structures such as portable shade cloth structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Such structures must comply with the setback and height requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code. 2. Masonry or concrete fences not over 36 inches in height measured from the top of footing to top of wall, and all other fences (wood, vinyl, wrought iron, etc.) not over 36 inches in height above lowest adjacent grade and any fence located with the zoning front yard setback distance not over 36 inches high. 2 0 978 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 1, 11 or ll -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. 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. 3 0 978 Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above -exempted items. 3. Subsection 105.3.2 "Time limitation of application" is hereby amended to read as follows: "105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless a permit has been issued. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a period not more than 180 days." 4. Subsection 105.5 "Expiration". is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: "105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work commenced. Before such work can be recommenced after a permit expires, a new permit shall first be obtained to do so, and a fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a period not more than 180 days. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit -when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required. The extension shall be requested in writing prior to the permit expiring and show justifiable cause demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once." 5. Subsection 107.1 "General" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "Subsection 107.1. General. Soil report, prepared by an Engineer licensed by the State to practice by such, shall be submitted at the time of permit application. Soil report is required for all new construction and additions. The Building Official may waive the requirement of soil report if it is found that the scope of work applied for is not necessary to have a soil report." 6. Subsection 107.3 "Examination of documents" is hereby amended to add 0 978 a second paragraph that reads: "Subsection 107.3. Examination of Documents. When submittal documents are required by Section 107. 1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review. Said plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 109.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution. " 7. Subsection 107.5 "Retention of construction documents", is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "The approved plan, permit application and inspection card and other construction documents required by the Building Official shall be imaged after the final inspection and will be a permanent record in the City. The applicant shall pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit." 8. Subsection 109.2 "Schedule of permit fees" is hereby amended to add a sentence at the end of the paragraph that reads: "The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution unless otherwise specified by the code." 9. Subsection 109.3 "Building Permit Valuations" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "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." 10. Section 109.4 "Work commencing before permit issuance" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law." 11. Subsection 109.6 "Refunds" is hereby amended to read in its entirety; 0 978 "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 pian 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 113 "Board of Appeals" is hereby amended in its entirety as follow.. "Section 113.1. 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." A new Subsection 110.7 is hereby added to Section 110 of Division Il of CBC to read in its entirety as follows: 110.7 Re -inspections. A re -inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re -inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. 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. 6 0 978 Re -inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise made available on site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official. To obtain a re -inspection, the applicant shall pay the re -inspection fee as established by the City Council Fee Resolution. In instances where re -inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspections will be performed until the required fees have been paid. 14. Subsection 111. 1 "Use and occupancy" is hereby amended to read as follow: "No 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 111.2. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the City. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the City shall not be valid.,, 15. Subsection 111.2 "Certificate issued" is hereby amended to read as follow and section 111.3 "Temporary Occupancy„ is deleted in. its entirety: (a) The Building Official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or structure subject to this code when the Building Official has found violation(s) of any municipal code, county code or applicable state law provision related to any form of building or grading activity occurring on the subject property. (b) If the Building Official determines that a certificate of occupancy may be issued as in conformance with the requirements of this Code, the certificate shall contain the foll©wing: 1. The building permit number; 2. The address of the building; 3. The name and address of the owner; 4. A description of that portion of the building for which the C of O is issued 5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for Compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of Occupancy and the use; 6. The name of the Building Official. 0 9�8 (c) Exception: A certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building Official in those instances where the Building Official finds and determines that the building or structure is otherwise completed but not all zoning conditions of approval have been satisfied and: i) occupancy will not otherwise constitute a threat to the public health and safety; ii) remaining work constitutes a very minor portion of the project; iii) the remaining work is secured by the posting of appropriate surety performance bonding as approved by the Building Official; iv) the applicant shall pay a required fee to process the exception application. This exception is not applicable where the work on the structure or building has not satisfied all requirements of this Building Code. 16. Subsection 111.4 "Revocation" is hereby amended to read as follows: The Building Official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion, issued under the provisions of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portions thereof is in violation of any City ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code." Note: Many of the following changes are made to various fire safety regulations set forth in the following sections of the 2010 California Building Code: 17. Adopt Chapter 9 "Fire Protection Systems" in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows: 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section and in Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code as amended by the City of San .Juan Capistrano as follows: New buildings: In addition to the requirements of section 903.2.1 through 903.2.13, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided as follows (Exception: Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses as required by section 903.2.8) i. Throughout all Groups A, 1, E, and H Occupancies 0 978 ii. Throughout all Group B, F, M, and S Occupancies exceeding 1,000 square feet iii. Throughout all Group U-1 Occupancies exceeding 5,000 square feet For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not define separate buildings. 2. Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade. 3. Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when: a) Existing non sprinkled building less than 5,000 ft2: where 20% or more is added and the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet. b) Existing non sprinkled building equal or greater than 5,000 ft2: where more than 1,000 ft2 is added. c) Fire sprinklers shall be provided in additions to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed. Subsection 903.2.8 of Section 903 of CBC is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: 903,2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3 of Section 903 of this code and Subsection 903.2.8 of Section 903 of the California Fire Code as amended by the City of San Juan Capistrano shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows: 1. All new Group R occupancies, including the attached garages 9 0 978 b: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing Group R Occupancy building when the floor area of the Alteration or Combination of an Addition and Alteration, within any two year period, is 50% or more of area of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building/Fire Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building. Retrofitted s 'rinkler systems are not required when the Building/Fire Code Official determines that there is an economic hard_s_h. A. Any addition to existing building that has fire sprinklers installed. Exceptions: 1. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing non ambulatory clients above the first floor and not housing clients above the second floor. 2. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 425.8.3.3. 3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of- whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors. 4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective 10 0 978 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 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 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations is hereby amended by revising exception 4 as follows: Exception: 4. When approved by the fire code official spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, and associated electrical power distribution equipment, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1 -hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or not less than 2 -hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712, or both. Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is hereby revised by modifying item 1, deleting item 3 and 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows: 1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings-. 2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers. 3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position. 4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position. 5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre -action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position. Section 904.3.5 Monitoring is hereby revised as follows: 904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm or monitoring system is installed, automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building 11 0 978 fire alarm or monitoring_system in accordance with NFPA 72. Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe Dose connections is hereby amended by adding items 7 and 8 as follows: 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations: 1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above or below grade. Nose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. See Section 909.20.3.2 for additional provisions in smoke proof enclosures. 2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit. Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, as measured along the path of travel a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit. 3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building. Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a 30 -foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of the building. 4. In covered mail buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall. 5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a hose connection located either on the roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes. 6. Where the most remote portion of a non sprinkled floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinkled floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose 12 0 978 connections be provided in approved locations. The distance from a hose connection shall be measured along the patch of travel. 7. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) above and no more than 24 inches above the finished boor. 8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inches outlets so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (46 m)) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032,mm) in height. These doors are for fire department access only. Section 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors is hereby amended as follows: 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Exception; In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. Section 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings is hereby amended as follows: 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered Buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically by actuation of a heat -responsive device rated at least 100° F above the operating temperature of the sprinkler, unless otherwise approved. Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Referenced Standards is herby adopted and revised as follows: 13 0 978 NFPA 13, 2010 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.8.3 is hereby revised as follows: 6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 Y2" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the chief, if acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 Y2" inlets shall be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the chief. Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised as follows: 8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick -response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit is issued. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following: (1) Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.7 (2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5 (3) Standard -response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard -response sprinklers (4) Standard -response sprinklers used where individual standard - response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems Section 8.17.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows 8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms. A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water - flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in 14 0 978 the residence. Section 8.17.2.4.6 is hereby revised as follows: 8.17.2.4.6 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road and that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department connections. Section 11.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows: 11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reductionls 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 permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy. Section 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 multiplying the result by 0.433; 2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available; 3) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or a professional engineer licensed in the State of California. The result shall be adjusted in accordance with the graduated scaled found in the guideline. Section 22.7.3 (43) is hereby revised as follows: Section 22.1.3 (43) Size and location of hydrants, showing size and number of outlets and if outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves. Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be indicated. Static and residual hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be shown. Flow test shall be completed within six months of the plan submittal to the authority having jurisdiction. is 0 978 NFPA 13R 2010 Edition Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows: 6.16.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2010 California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit: Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building. Section 6.6.6 is hereby revised as follows: Section 6.6.6 Sprinklers shall not be required in penthouse equipment rooms, elevator machine rooms, concealed spaces dedicated exclusively to containing only dwelling unit ventilation equipment, crawl spaces, floor/ceiling spaces, noncombustible elevator shafts where the elevator cars comply with ANSI A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel fired equipment. Section 6.6.9 is hereby added as follows: 6.6.9 Sprinklers shall not be required in attics that are not located over dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per NFPA 13D Section 8.6.4.2. All other attics shall be protected per NFPA 13. NFPA 13D 2090 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows: Section 4.1.5 is hereby added as follows: 16 0 978 4.1.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers Section 4.1.5.1 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced. Section 4.1.5.2 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property. Section 4.1.5.3 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 °F (38°C). Section 4.1.5.4 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed. Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows: 7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary or remote station alarm service. Section 7.3.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly. Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.6 Alarms Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA. Audible i7 0 978 devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. Exception: 1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel. 2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310.9 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation. Section 8,6.4..2 is hereby added as follows: 8.6.4.2 All attics shall be protected with an intermediate temperature quick response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by the access scuttles or mechanical equipment NFPA 14, 2007 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.4.5.4.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 6.4.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2'/.2 inches, internal threaded (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250 GPM per inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided with approved caps to protect the system from entry of debris. The location of the FDC shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If acceptable to.the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted ®SHA safety red. Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.3.1.1 Hose Connection Height Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches, or more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor. NFPA 24, 2010 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows: Section 5.9.1.3 is hereby revised as follows: 18 0 978 5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall be of an approved type and contain a minimum of two 2 Y2 inch inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public fire hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. The supply pipe shall be painted OSHA safety red. Section 5.9.1.3.1 is Derby added as follows: 5.9.1.3.1 When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm (including the interior hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 Y2" inlets shall be provided. Section 5.9.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows: 5.9.1.3.2 The fire department connection (FDC) may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant provided the FDC connects down -stream of an aboveground sprinkler system check valve. Section 6.2.1.1 is herby added as follows: 6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be painted OSHA red. Section 6.2.11 (5) is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 6.2.11 (6) is hereby revised as follows: 6.2.11 (a) Control valves in a one-hour fire -rated room accessible from the exterior Section 6.2.11 (7) is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 6.3.3 its herby added as follows: Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red. Section 10.1.6.3 is hereby added as follows: 10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipes shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8 -mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section. Exception: 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings 19 0 978 Section 10.3.5.2 is hereby revised as follows: 10.3.5.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion -retarding material, prior to poly -tube, and after installation. Section 10.3.5.3 is hereby added as follows: 10.3.5.3 All bolts used in pipe joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel. Section 10.6.3.1 is hereby revised as follows: 10.6.3.1 -Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 18 inches, as measured from the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or comply with 10.6.2. Section 10.6.5 is hereby revised as follows: 10.6.5 Pipe Joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 3161 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints. NFPA 72, 2010 Edition National Fire Alarm Code Section 14.2.1.2.3 is hereby revised as follows: 14.2.1.2.3 If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or maintenance, the system owner or the owner' designated representative and fire code official shall be informed of the impairment in writing within 24 hours. Section 23.8.2 Fire Alarm Control Units is revised as follows: 23.8.2.2 Except as permitted in 23.8.2.3, the fire alarm systems components shall be permitted to share control equipment or shall be able.to operate as stand -along subsystems, but in any case, they shall be arranged to function as a single system and send a single signal to a central, remote, or proprietary station. Section 23.8.2.3 is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 26.2.3.1 is hereby amended by modifying the start paragraph as follows: 20 0 978 26.2.3.1 Supervising station customers or clients and the fire code official shall . be notified in writing within 7 days of any scheduled change in service that results in signals from their property being handled by a different supervising station facility. 18. Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures Table 1505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE 1505.10 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION For SI: 1 foot = 804.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A. Section 1505.1.3 is amended to read as follows: 1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 10 percent (10%) of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. Section 1505.5 Non -classified roofing is amended, by the deletion of the entire section. Section 1605.7 Special purpose roofs is amended, by the deletion of the entire section. (Next 7 sections are amendments to Grading) Section 8-2.06 Excavation and Grading is amended to read as follows: Section 1804, of the 2010 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Permits Required. Section 1804.7 (the rest of the section is unchanged). Section 8-2.07 Grading permit requirements is amended to read as follows: Section 1.804.8, of the 2010 California Building Code, is hereby added to 21 0 978 section 1804 to read as follows: (the rest of the section is unchanged). Section 8-2.08 Bonds is amended to read as follows: Section 1804, of the 2010 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1804.9 (the rest of the section is unchanged). Section 8-2.18 Drainage, terracing, and on-site improvements is amended to read as follows: Section 1804, of the 2010 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1804.10 (the rest of the section is unchanged). Section 8-2.11 Grading inspection is amended to read as follows: Section 1804, of the 2010 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1804.11 (the rest of the section is unchanged). Section 8-2.12 Completion of work is amended to read as follows: Section 1804, of the 2010 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1804.12 (the rest of the section is unchanged). Section 8-2.13 Import or export is amended to read as follows: Section 1804, of the 2010 California Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1804.13 (the rest of the section is unchanged). 19. Chapter 31 Special Construction Section 3109.4.4.1 is amended by adding the following definition: PRIVATE POOL, is any constructed pool, permanent or portable, and over 18 inches deep which is intended for non-commercial use as swimming pool by not more than three owner families and their guests. 3109.4.4.2 is herby modified by deleting the first paragraph in its entirety and a new paragraph is substituted to read as follows: 22 0 978 3109.4.4.2 Construction permit, safety features required. Commencing January 1, 2007, except as provided in Section 3109.4.4.5, whenever a construction permit is issued for construction of a new private pool at a residence, it shall have an enclosure complying with 3109.4.4.3. Section 3. Adoption of the 2010 California Electrical Code. Section 8-3.01 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled "Adoption of the 2007 California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 8-3.01 Adoption of the 2010 California Electrical Code. The 2010 California Electrical Code, based on the 2008 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this code. Section 4. Adoption of the 2010 California Mechanical Code. Section 8-4.01 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled "Adoption of the 2007 California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 8-4.01 Adoption of the 2010 California Mechanical Code. The 2010 California Mechanical Code, based on the 2009 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 2010 California Plumbing Code. Section 8-5.01 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled "Adoption of the 2007 California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 8-5.01 Adoption of the 2010 California Plumbing Code. The 2010 California Plumbing Code, based on the 2009 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 2010 California Energy Code. Section 8-15.01 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled "Adoption of the 2007 California Energy Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 8-15.01 Adoption of the 2010 California Energy Code. The 2010 California Energy Code, based on the 2008 Energy Code as published by the California Energy Commission, is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this code. 23 0 978 Section 7. Adoption of the 2010 California Fire Code. Section 8-10.01 of Chapter 2, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code entitled "Adoption of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 8-10.01 Adoption of the 2010 California Fire Code. The 2010 California Fire Code, based on the 2009 International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council (ICC), is hereby amended to read as follows: Division II Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 105.6.29 Miscellaneous combustible storage is hereby revised as follows: 105.6.29. Miscellaneous combustible storage. An operational permit is required to store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2500 cubic feet (71 m) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, rubber, cork, green waste, composting, yard waste, or similar combustible material. Section 105.6.35 Private fire hydrants is hereby deleted without replacement. Section 109.3 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows: Infraction, Misdemeanor, as follows: 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Section 109.3.2 and 109.3.3. Penalties shall be as prescribed in local ordinance. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Sections 109.3.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows: 109.3.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.3.2, 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. Sections 109.3.3 Misdemeanor is herby added as follows: 109.3.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire 24 0 978 or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: 104.11.2 Obstructing operations 104.11.3 Systems and Devices 107.6 Overcrowding 109.2.2 Compliance with Orders and Notices 111.4 Failure to comply 305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning 308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition 310.7 Burning Objects. 2404.7 Open or exposed flames Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "Flow -line" and "Hazardous Fire Area" as follows: 202 General Definitions ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or addition. Alterations include but are not limited to the addition or elimination of walls within the existing building envelope. Alteration also includes modifications to the structure which involve 50% or more removal and replacement of wall board within any room. FLOOR AREA. For the purpose of calculating square footage for application of fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall be determined in accordance with the CBC definition for "Floor Area, Gross". For Group R-3 occupancies portions of the structure not required to be protected by the automatic sprinkler system do not need to be included into the floor area calculation. FLOW -LINE. is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb. HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within Section 4906.2 and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation. Chapter 3 General Precautions Against Fire is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 304.1.2 (7) Vegetation is hereby revised by adding Section "(E)" as follows: (E) OCFA Vegetation Management Guideline. 25 0 978 Section 305.5 Chimney spark arrestors is hereby added as follows: 305.5 Chimney spark arrestors. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid .fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrestor, the spark arrester shall meet all of the following requirements: 1. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net.area of the outlet of the chimney. 2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance equivalent to 12 gage steel wire, 19 gage galvanized wire or 24 gage stainless steel. 3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than Y2 inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8 inch. 4. The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning and the screen or chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue. Section 318 Development On Or Near Land Containing Or Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors, is hereby added as follows.- 318 ollows: 318 Development On Or Near Land Containing Or Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors. The fire code official may require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state -licensed and department -approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304.8 m) of a parcel of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors. Section 319 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows: 319 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas containing combustible vegetation shall comply with the following: 1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map. 2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the .fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel Modification Section of the Orange County Fire Authority Vegetation Managements Guideline. 26 0 978 4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval by 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. Section 320 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from.roadways is hereby added as follows: 320 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow -line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces . Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire. Section 321 .Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows: 321 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 322 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows: 322 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 322.1 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Exception: 27 0 978 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 322.1 Spark Arrestors is hereby added as follows: 322.1 Spark arrestors. Spark arrestors shall comply with the following: 1. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service. 2. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 322 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material. Section 323 Restricted Entry is hereby added as follows: 323 Restricted Entry. The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited. Exception: 1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands. 2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service. Section 324 Trespassing on posted property is hereby added as follows: 324 Trespassing on posted property. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and 28 0 978 continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided. 1. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area. 2. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited. Exception. Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty. Section 325 Outdoor fires is hereby added as follows: 325 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas, except by permit from the fire code official. Exception: Outdoor fires within habited premises or designated campsites where such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from a grass, grain, brush, or forest -covered area. Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material. Section 325.1 Outdoor fire permits is hereby added as follows: 325.1 Outdoor fire permits. Outdoor fire permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions which will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the following conditions: 1. When predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH at the ground level or a red flag condition has been declared, 2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch and tend such fire, or 3. When a public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited. Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness is adopted only the Sections listed below: 1. Section 401 2. Section 402 29 0 978 3. Section 403 4. Section 407 Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments SECTION 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities is revised by adding exception 4 as follows: 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm) where: 1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. 2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided. 3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies. 4. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 the fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 300 feet (91 m) of the main entry door to the building. SECTION 503.2.1 Dimensions is revised as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved gates in .accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Street widths are to be measured from top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from flow -line to flow -line on streets with rolled curbs. SECTION 503.2.1.1 Hazardous Areas is added as follows.- 503.2.1.1 ollows: 503.2.1.1 Hazardous Areas. In areas defined as State Responsibility Area: Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Local Responsibility Area: Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Area as adopted by the local agencies, the minimum fire 30 0 978 apparatus road width shall be 28 feet. Exception: When the road serves no more than 3 dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet. SECTION 543.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads is revised as follows: 543.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Speed Bumps and speed humps, shall be approved prior to installation. SECTION 503.6 Security gates is revised as follows: 543.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.Vehicle access gates or barriers shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines "Fire Master Plan for Commercial and Residential Development". All electrically operated vehicle access gates shall be equipped with an automatic opening device in addition to a key opening switch. Section 505.1 Address Identification is revised as follows: 545.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) for R- 3 occupancies, for all other occupancies the numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where access is by a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. SECTION 507.5.1 Where required is revised as follows: 547.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than allowed in APPENDIX C — FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION from a 31 0 978 hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exception: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.'1 or 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement shall be not more than 600 feet (183 m). Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in buildings is revised as follows: 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in buildings. Buildings shall have radio coverage for emergency responders in accordance with the city's digital radio ordinance. In the absence of a city ordinance, Orange County Fire Authority's Emergency Responder Digital Guideline shall apply. This section shall hot require improvement of the existing public safety communication system. Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage is not needed. Section 510.1.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings is added as follows: 510.1.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. New buildings shall comply with the city's digital radio. In the absence of a city ordinance, Orange County Fire Authority's Emergency Responder Digital Radio Guideline shall apply. Section 510.1.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings is added as follows: 510.1.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. When it is determined that an existing building interferes with the operation of emergency communication equipment and the fire code official determines that emergency radio communications is necessary, the building shall be upgraded to comply with the radio system specifications contained within the City's In Building 800 Megahertz ordinance. In the absence of a city ordinance, Orange County Fire Authority's "In Building 800 Megahertz" Guideline shall apply. Exception 1. Elevators; or 2. Structures that are three (3) stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; or 32 0 978 3. Wood -constructed residential structures four (4) stories or less without subterranean storage or parking. 4. In buildings three (3) stories or less that includes subterranean storage or parking; these requirements shall only apply to the subterranean areas. Section 510.2 Radio signal strength is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 510.3 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings is . hereby deleted without replacement: Chapter 6 Building Service and Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments Section 604.2.15.1.1 CFC Standby power loads, is here amended as follows: [B] 604.2.15.1.1 Standby power loads. The following loads are classified as standby power loads: 1. Smoke control system. 2. Fire pumps. 3. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Section 3003 of the California Building Code. Section 604.2.15.2.1 CFC (Section 403.1.1 CBC) Emergency power loads, is hereby amended by adding item 6 as follows: [B] 604.2.15.2.1 Emergency power loads. The following loads are classified as emergency power loads: 1. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems. 2. Fire alarm systems. 3. Automatic fire detection systems. 4. Elevator car lighting. 5. Means of egress lighting and exit sign illumination as required by Chapter 10.- 6. Ventilation & automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures. Section 606.8 Refrigerant Detector is hereby amended as follows: 606.8 Refrigerant Detector. Machinery rooms shall contain a refrigerant detector with an audible and visual alarm. The detector, or a sampling tube that draws air to the detector, shall be located in an area where refrigerant from a leak will concentrate. The alarm shall be actuated at a value not greater than the corresponding TLV -TWA values shown in the California Mechanical Code for the refrigerant classification. Detectors and alarms shall be placed in approved locations. Emergency shutoff shall also be automatically activated when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of LFL. The detector shall 33 0 978 transmit a signal to an approved location. Section 606.10.1.2 Manual Operation is hereby amended as follows: 606.16.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls. Section 608.1 Scope is hereby amended as follows: 608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni -Cd) and valve -regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium -ion and lithium metal polymer, used for facility standby power, emergency power or, uninterrupted power supplies, shall comply with this section and Table 608.1. Indoor charging of electric cartslcars with more than 50 gallons (189 L) shall comply with Section 608.10, Section 608.10 Indoor charging of electric carts/cars is hereby added as follows: 608.10 Indoor charging of electric carts/cars. Indoor charging of electric carts/cars where the combined volume of all electric/cars battery electrolyte exceeds 50 gallons shall comply with following: 1. Spill control and neutralization shall be provided and comply with Section 608.5. 2. Room ventilation shall be provided and comply with Section 608.6.1 3. Signage shall be provided and comply with Section 608.7 4. Smoke detection shall be provided and comply with Section 907.2 Section 610 Photovoltaic Systems is hereby added as follows: SECTION 610 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM'S Section 610.1 General is hereby added as follows: 610.1 Manual operation. Photovoltaic systems shall comply with Orange County Fire Chief's Association Guideline for Fire Safety Elements of Solar Photovoltaic Systems. The provision of this section may be applied by either the fire code official or the building code official. Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings adopt only the Sections and Subsections listed below: 34 0 978 1. Section 801 2. Section 802 3. Section 803 4. Section 804 5. Subsection 806.2 6. Subsection 807.1 7. Subsection 807.1.2 8. Subsection 807.4.5.1 9. Subsection 807.4.2.4.1 10.Subsection 807.4.5 11. Subsection 807.4.2.4 12.Table 803.3 Adopt Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows: 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section and in Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code as amended by the City of San Juan Capistrano as follows: 1. New buildings: In addition to the requirements of section 903.2.1 through 903.2.13, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided as follows (Exception: Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses as required by section 903.2.8): L Throughout all Groups A, I, E, and N Occupancies ii. Throughout all Group B, F, M, and S Occupancies exceeding 1,000 square feet iii. Throughout all Group U-1 Occupancies exceeding 6,000 square feet For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not define separate buildings. 4. Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes 35 0 978 structural modifications other than seismic upgrade. 5. Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when: d) Existing non sprinkled building less than 5,000 ft2: where 20% or more is added and the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet. e) Existing non sprinkled building equal or greater than 5,000 ft2: where more than 1,000 ft2 is added. f) Fire sprinklers shall be provided in additions to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed. Subsection 903.2.8 Group R of CFC is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3 of Section 903 of this code and Subsection 903.2.8 of Section 903 of the California Fire Code as amended by the City of San Juan Capistrano shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:. e -5. All new Group R occupancies, including the attached garages ....eR the total er area is increase by 502A of the existing area neer a 2 year peri square fent -or rnef'n ry- , a ri_year pefied r' garages when an additional steFy is addedAG-t4e dless of the area nvolved 4,,' An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing Group R Occupancy building when the floor area of the Alteration or Combination of an Addition and Alteration, within any two year period, is 50% or more of area of the existing structure and where 36 0 978 the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building/Fire Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building. Retrofitted sprinkler systems are not required when the Buildin /Fire Code Official determines that there is an economic hardship. ` -26:W ,Any addition to existing building that has fire sprinklers installed. Exceptions: 5. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing non ambulatory clients above the first floor and not housing clients above the second floor. 6. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 425.8.3.3. 7. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors. 8. 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 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 37 0 978 utilized in Group R-2.1 or R-4 occupancies. Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations is hereby amended by revising exception 4 as follows: Exception: 4. When approved by the fire code official spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, and associated electrical power distribution equipment, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1 -hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or not less than 2 -hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712, or both.. Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is hereby revised by modifying item 1, deleting item 3 and 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows: 1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings. 2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers. 3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position. 4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position. 5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre -action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position. Section 904.3.5 Monitoring is hereby revised as follows: 904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm or monitoring system is installed, automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm or monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72. Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections is hereby amended by adding items 7 and 8 as follows: 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations: 1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. See Section 909.20.3.2 for additional provisions in smoke proof enclosures. 38 0 978 2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit. Exception. Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, as measured along the path of travel a Dose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit. 3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building. Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a 30 -foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of the building. 4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall. 5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a hose connection located either on the roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes. 6. Where the most remote portion of a non sprinkled floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinkled floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose connections be provided in approved locations. The distance from a hose connection shall be measured along the patch of travel. 7. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) above and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor. 8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inches outlets so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (46 m)) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. These doors are for fire department access only. 39 0 976 Section 907.4.1 Duct smoke detectors is hereby amended as follows: 907.4.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Exception: 1. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. Section 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings is hereby amended as follows: 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered Buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically by actuation of a heat -responsive device rated at least 100° F above the operating temperature of the sprinkler, unless otherwise approved. Chapter 19 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 1901.2 Permit is hereby revised by adding the following statement to the last sentence: 1901.2 Permit Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6. For Miscellaneous Combustible Storage Permit, see Section 105.6.29. Section 1908.1 General is hereby revised as follows: 1908.1 General. The storage and processing of more than 400 cubic feet of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, compost, green waste, and raw product produced from yard waste, debris and recycling facilities shall comply with Sections 1908.2 through 1908.10. Section 1908.2 Storage site, is hereby revised as follows: 40 0 978 1908.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be leve[ and on solid ground or other all- weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval from fire code official is obtained before transferring products to the site. Section 1908.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows: 1908.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm) in height, 50 feet (15 240 mm) in width and 100 feet (30 480 mm) in length. Section 1908.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised by adding the following statement to the last sentence: 1908.7 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 1908.9 Material -Dandling equipment, is hereby revised by adding the following sentence at the beginning of the section: 1908.9 Material -ha rid ling equipment. All material handling equipment operated by ars internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material -Dandling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire -fighting operations. Chapter 23 High -Piled Combustible Storage shall be adopted in it's entirely with the following amendments. Section 2308.3 Flue spaces is hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 2308.3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained. In double -row racks a pallet/commodity stop shall be provided along the longitudinal flue space at each level. The stop shall be steel or other ferrous material Y4 inch thick and in the mounted position shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the shelve or cross member, or other method approved by fire code official. In double row racks and where products are hand -stacked chain link shall be securely attached to the rear of both racks. Chain link shall be a minimum of 12 gauge. Attachment method shall be in compliance with Figure 2308.3 or other methods as approved by the fire code official. 41 0 978 Table 2308.3 Required Flue Spaces for Rack Storage is hereby revised as follows: TABLE 2308.3: REQUIRED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGE NR = "not required." NA means "not applicable." g Three-inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided at least every 10 feet where FSFR sprinkler protection is provided. Random variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstruct water penetration. ° Transverse flue space shalf be maintained by mechanical means as approved. 42 0 978 SPRINKLER AT THE. CEILING IN -RACK SPRINKLERS RACK FIRE SPRINKLER WITH OR WITHOUT MINIMUM IN- AT EVERY TIER NOWSPRINKLERED CONFIGURATION PROTECTION RACK SPRINKLERS 5 25 feet > 26 feet Any Height Any Height Storage Height Option 9 j Option 2 ` I ° 3 inch NA 3 inch NR Transverse NR NA Yes NA Single -row Rack Flue Space Vertically Aligned Longitudinal Flue Space NR NA NR NR Transverse Size ° 6 inch a' ` 3 inch 3 inch NR Vertically NR NR Yes NA Double -row Rack Flue Space NR Aligned Longitudinal Flue Space NR 6 inch 6 inch NR Size b 6 inch ` NA 6 inch NR Transverse Vertically NR NA Yes NA Multi -row Rack Flue Space Aligned Longitudinal Flue Space NR NA NR NR NR = "not required." NA means "not applicable." g Three-inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided at least every 10 feet where FSFR sprinkler protection is provided. Random variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstruct water penetration. ° Transverse flue space shalf be maintained by mechanical means as approved. 42 0 978 Fender washer - B Nut ` Chain link (or other approved method), secured firmly to uprights thru. 81" thk x 12" long steel plate at Chain Link - 12 GA min e" Bolt maximum 48" o.e. and a min' holt ' ----- . R" Steel plate Rack Ulnight Rack crass beam Fig 23083 W Chain Link Attachment Method Detail - NTS Chapter 27 Hazardous Materials — General Provisions is adopted in it's entirely with the following amendments. Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby amended to read as follows: 2709.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). When 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 HMIS 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 43 0 978 6. Hazard classification 7. Amount in storage 8. Amount in use -closed systems 9. Amount in use -open systems. Table 2703.1.1(1) Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area is hereby amended by deleting Footnote K without replacement: Section 2703.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is hereby added as follows: 2703.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property. Section 2703.5 Hazard identification signs is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA standard as follows: 2703.5 Hazard identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the fire code official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines for the specific material contained shall be placed on stationary containers and above -ground tanks and at entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit and at specific entrances and locations designated by the fire code official. Chapter 32 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment. Section 3203.4.1 Identification signs is hereby revised as follows: 3203.4.1 Identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines shall be provided at entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are stored, handled or used. Chapter 33 Explosives and Fireworks California Fire Code Chapter 33 is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments Section 3301.2 Retail Fireworks is hereby added as follows: 33101.2 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1 AG (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is prohibited. Exception — Fireworks 1 AG and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an 44 0 978 electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator Section 3301.3 Seizure of Fireworks is hereby added as follows: 3301.3 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, and remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant t©'this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law. Section 3308.1 General is hereby revised as follows: 3308.1 GENERAL. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before proximity audience and pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical, and group entertainment productions, shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 19 , Division 1, Chapter 6 — Fireworks, the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, and with the conditions of the permit as approved by the fire code official. Section 3308.2 Firing is hereby added as follows: 3308.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired. Chapter 34 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment. Section 3404.2.3.2 Label or placard is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA standard as follows: 3404.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons (379 Q in capacity, which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class 1, 11 or III liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying the material therein. Placards shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines, Chapter 37 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments. Section 3704.2.2.7 Treatment system is hereby amending the exception as follows: Exception: 1. Toxic gases -- storage/use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds (772 5 0 978 Kg) water capacity when the following are provided: 1.1 A listed or approved gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes. 1.2 For storage, valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plugs or caps. 1.3 For use, an approved listed or approved automatic -closing fail-safe valve located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves. The fail-safe valve shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas detection system monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas detection system shall comply with Section 3704.2.2.10. Section 4504.2 Standpipes is hereby revised by adding section 4504.2.2 as follows: 4504.2.2 All standpipes exposed to the outside elements shall be painted for corrosion protection. Exception: Stainless Steel (316 Grade) Standpipes Chapter 46 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings is adopted by only those Sections and Subsections listed below: 1. Section 4606 2. Subsection 4603.6 3. Subsection 4603.6.3 4. Subsection 4603.6.3.1 5. Subsection 4603.6.8 through 4603.6.8.2 6. Subsection 4603.6.9 through 4603.6.9.10 7. Subsection 4603.7 through 4603.7.5.3 Chapter 47 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: NFPA 13, 2010 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.8.3 is hereby revised as follows: 6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2'/" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is 46 0 978 included, four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the chief. Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised as follows: 8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick -response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit is issued. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following: 1. Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.7 2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5 3. Standard -response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard -response sprinklers 4. Standard -response sprinklers used where individual standard - response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems Section 8.17.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows.- 8.17.1.1.1 ollows: 8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms. A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. Section 8.17.2.4.6 is hereby revised as follows: 8.17.2.4.6 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road and that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department connections. Section 11.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows: 47 0 978 11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction/s in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenantloccupant is not identified at the time the permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy. Section 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: 4) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiplying the result by 0.433; 5) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available; ` 6) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or a professional engineer licensed in the State of California. The result shall be adjusted in accordance with the graduated scaled found in the guideline. Section 22.1.3 (43) is hereby revised as follows: 22.1.3 (43) Size and location of hydrants, showing size and number of outlets and if outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves. Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be indicated. Static and residual hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be shown. Flow test shall be completed within six months of the plan submittal to the authority having jurisdiction. NFPA 13R 2010 Edition Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows: 6.16.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2010 California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all 48 0 978 sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building. Section 6.6.6 is hereby revised as follows: Section 6.6.6 Sprinklers shall not be required in penthouse equipment rooms, elevator machine rooms, concealed spaces dedicated exclusively to containing only dwelling unit ventilation equipment, crawl spaces, floor/ceiling spaces, noncombustible elevator shafts where the elevator cars comply with ANSI A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel fired equipment. Section 6.6.9 is hereby added as follows: 6.6.9 Sprinklers shall not be required in attics that are not located over dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per NFPA 13D Section 8.6.4.2. All other attics shall be protected per NFPA 13. NFPA 13D 2010 Edition installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows: Section 4.1.5 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers Section 4.1.5.1 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced. Section 4.1.5.2 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property. 49 0 978 Section 4.1.5.3 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 °F (38°C). Section 4.1.5.4 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed. Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows: 7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary or remote station alarm service. Section 7.3.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly. Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.6 Alarms Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm.devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA. Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. Exception: 1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel. 2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310.9 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation. Section 8.6.4.2 is hereby added as follows: 8.6.4.2 All attics shall be protected with an intermediate temperature quick response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by 50 0 978 the access scuttles or mechanical equipment NFPA 14, 2007 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.4.5.4.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 6.4.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2'/2 inches, internal threaded (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250 GPM per inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided with approved caps to protect the system from entry of debris. The location of the FDC shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed. on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.3.1.1 Hose Connection Height Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches, or more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class 11 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, 2010 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows: Section 5.9.1.3 is hereby revised as follows: 5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall be of an approved type and contain a minimum of two 2'/z inch inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public fire hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. The supply pipe shall be painted OSHA safety red. Section 5.9.1.3.1 is herby added as follows: 5.9.1.3.1 When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm (including the interior hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2'/2" inlets shall be provided. Section 5.9.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows: 5.9.1.3.2 The fire department connection (FDC) may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant provided the FDC connects down -stream of an aboveground 51 0 978 sprinkler system check valve. Section 6.2.1.1 is herby added as follows: 6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be painted OSHA red. Section 6.2.11 (5) is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 6.2.11 (6) is hereby revised as follows: 6.2.13 (5) Control valves in a one-hour fire -rated room accessible from the exterior Section 6.2.11 (7) is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 6.3.3 is herby added as follows: Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red. Section 10.1.6.3 is hereby added as follows: 10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8 -mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section. Exception: 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings Section 10.3.5.2 is hereby revised as follows: 10.3.5.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion -retarding material, prior to poly -tube, and after installation. Section 10.3.5.3 is hereby added as follows: 10.3.5.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel. Section 10.6.3.1 is hereby revised as follows: 10.6.3.1_Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 18 inches, as measured from the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or building foundation 52 0 978 shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or comply with 10.6.2. Section 10.6.5 is hereby revised as follows: 10.6.5 Pipe Joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints. NFPA 72, 2010 Edition National Fire Alarm Code Section 14.2.1.2.3 is hereby revised as follows: 14.2.1.2.3 If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or maintenance, the system owner or the owner' designated representative and fire code official shall be informed of the impairment in writing within 24 hours. Section 23.8.2 Fire Alarm Control Units is revised as follows: 23.8.2.2 Except as permitted in 23.8.2.3, the fire alarm systems components shall be permitted to share control equipment or shall be able to operate as stand -along subsystems, but in any case, they shall be arranged to function as a single system and send a single signal to a central, remote, or proprietary station.. Section 23.8.2.3 is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 26.2.3.1 is hereby amended by modifying the start paragraph as follows: 26.2.3.1 Supervising station customers or clients and the fire code official shall be notified in writing within 7 days of any scheduled change in service that results in signals from their property being handled by a different supervising station facility. Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 4906.3 Vegetation is hereby revised by adding Section "(5)" as follows: (5) OCFA Vegetation Management Guideline. Section 4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows: 53 0 978 4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in hazardous fire areas shall comply with the following: 1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map. 2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel Modification Section of the Orange County Fire Authority Vegetation Management Guidelines. 4. The fuel modification pian may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approved by 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. Section 4909 Explosives and Blasting is hereby added as follows: 4909 Explosives and Blasting. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within wildland-urban interface areas, or hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official. Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment: Section B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings is hereby added as follows: 13105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire -flow and flow duration requirements for ane- and two-family dwellings having a fire -flow calculation area that does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344.5m2) shall be 1,000 gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min) for 1 hour. Fire -flow and flow duration for dwellings having a fire -flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5m2) shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1. Exception: When the building is equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the fire flow requirements of Table B105.1 are reduced by 50%, provided that the resulting fire flow is not less than 1,000 gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min) for 1 hour. Section 8. Adoption of the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code. Chapter 16, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal .Code is hereby added to read as follows: 54 0 978 "CHAPTER 16. — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Section 8-16.01 Adoption of the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code. The 2010 California Green Building Standards Code is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this code subject to the following amendments: a) Section 202 Definitions is amended to add the following: Sustainability. Consideration of present development and construction impacts on the community, the economy, and the environment without compromising the needs of the future. b) Section 4,304.1 Irrigation controllers is amended to read as follows: Irrigation controllers. Automatic irrigation system controllers for landscaping provided and installed at the time of final inspection and shall comply with the following: 1. Controllers shall be weather- or soil moisture -based irrigation controllers that automatically adjust irrigation in response to changes in plants' needs as weather conditions change. Z Weather -based controllers without integral rain sensors or communication systems that account for local rainfall shall have a separate wired or wireless rain sensor which connects of communicates with the controller(s). Soil moisture -based controllers are not required to have rain sensor input. Section 9. Adoption of the 2010 California Residential Code. Chapter 17, Title 8, of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows: Section 8-17,01 Adoption of the 2010 California Residential Code. The 2010 California Residential Code, based on the 2009 International Residential Code as published by the international Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this code subject to the following amendments: Section 8100 "Division 11 Administration" is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Subsection 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"." 55 0 978 2. Subsection R141.2 "Scope" is hereby amended to read as follows: "The provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one .and two story dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures. Exception: Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the California Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one and two story dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of the California Building Code when constructed under the California Residential Code shall conform to Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Building Code. The provisions of these codes shall apply to and affect all of the territory of the City of San Juan Capistrano, except work located primarily in a public way; public utility towers and poles; mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in these codes; hydraulic flood control structures; facilities for the production, generation, storage or transmission of water or electrical energy by a local agency; and except as exempted by these codes." 3. Subsection R105.2 "Work exempt from permit" is hereby amended to read as follows: = One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses and structures such as portable shade cloth structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Such structures must comply with the setback and height requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code. 2. Masonry or concrete fences not over 36 inches in height measured from the top of footing to top of wail, and all other fences (wood, vinyl, wrought iron, etc.) not over 36 inches in height above the lowest adjacent grade and any fence located with the zoning from yard setback distance not over 36 inches high. 3. Sidewalks and driveways. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 48 inches in height measured from the bottom of footing to top of wall unless supporting a surcharge, impounding 56 0 978 Class I, 11 or 11-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 8311.4. 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that does not involve electrical, mechanical or plumbing work. 8. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground. 9. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 10. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings. 11. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies. 12. Radio and television antenna, flagpoles not over twelve (12) feet in height measured from grade. "Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above -exempted Items. " 4. Subsection R105.3.2 "Time limitation of application" is hereby amended to read as follows: "R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless a permit has been issued. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a period not more than 180 days." 5. Subsection R106.5 "Expiration" is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: 57 0 978 "R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within. 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work commenced. Before such work can be recommenced after a permit expires, a new permit shall first be obtained to do so, and a fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a period not more than 180 days. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required. The extension shall be requested in writing prior to the permit expiring and show justifiable cause demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once." 6. Subsection R106.1 "Submittal documents" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "Subsection R106.1. Submittal Documents. Soil report, prepared by an Engineer licensed by the State to practice by such, shall be submitted at the time of permit application. Soil report is required for all new construction and additions. The Building Official may waive the requirement of soil report if it is found that the scope of work applied for is not necessary to have a soil report." 7. Subsection R106.3 "Examination of documents" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "Subsection R106.3. Examination of Documents. When submittal documents are required by Section 8106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review. Said plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section R108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution." 8. Subsection R106.5 "Retention of construction documents", is hereby. amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "The approved plan, permit application and inspection card and other construction documents required by the Building Official shall be imaged after the final inspection and will be a permanent record in the City. The applicant shall 58 0 978 pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit." 9. Subsection R108.2 "Schedule of permit fees" is hereby amended to add a sentence at the end of the paragraph that reads: "The fee for each permit, shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution unless otherwise specified by the code." 10. Subsection R108.3 "Building Permit Valuations" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "The Building Official shall make the determination of value or valuation under any provisions of this code. The valuation shall be determined by using rational methods established by the Building Official that reasonably establish the construction value or the contract price of the actual construction cost. The value to be used in computing the Building Permit and Building Plan Review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment." 11. Subsection R108.6 "Work commencing before permit issuance" is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads: "An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law." 12. Subsection R108.5 "Refunds" is hereby amended to read in its entirety, "R108.5 Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of payment." 59 0 978 13. Section R108 "Fees" is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection R108.7 Fees/Deposits as follows: "R108.7 Fees/Deposit. The Building Official may require a deposit from the applicant for a certain project or work in order to secure the request for final inspection approvals from the applicant or the repairing of damaged City properties during the period of construction. The deposit money will be refunded to the applicant when the final inspections are approved or the damages are repaired to the satisfaction of the City. The deposit amount shall not be more than twice the permit fee." Another new Subsection R109.5 Re -inspections is hereby added to Section R109 of Division 11 of CRC to read in its entirety as follows: R109.5 Re -inspections. A re -inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re -inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re -inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re -inspection. Re -inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise made available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official. To obtain a re -inspection, the applicant shall pay the re -inspection fee as established by the City Council Fee Resolution. In instances where re -inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. 14. Subsection 8112.1 "General" is hereby amended to read as follow: "R112.1 General. Any person adversely affected by a decision, order, or determination by the Building Official under the California Building Code may appeal the matter to the City Building Standards Appeal Board pursuant to the appeal provisions as established by City Council resolution." 15. Subsection R110.1 "Use and occupancy" is hereby amended to read as 60 0 976 follow: "No construction or erection of a building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of any building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy for said building or structure in accordance with the provisions of section R11 0.2. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the City. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the City shall not be valid." 16. Subsection R11 0,3 "Certificate issued" is hereby amended to read as follow and section R11 0.4 "Temporary Occupancy" is deleted in its entirety: (a) The Building Official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or structure subject to this code when the Building Official has found violation(s) of any municipal code, county code or applicable state law provision related to any form of building or grading activity occurring on the subject property. (b) If the Building Official determines that a certificate of occupancy may be issued as in conformance with the requirements of this Code, the certificate shall contain the following: I. The building permit number; 2. The address of the building; 3. The name and address of the owner; 4. A description of that portion of the building for which the C of O is issued 5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for Compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of Occupancy and the use; 6. The name of the Building Official. (c) Exception: A certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building Official in those instances where the Building Official finds and determines that the building or structure is otherwise completed but not all zoning conditions of approval have been satisfied and: i) occupancy will not otherwise constitute a threat to the public health and safety; ii) remaining work constitutes a very minor portion of the project; iii) the remaining work is secured by the posting of appropriate surety performance bonding as approved by the Building Official; iv) the applicant shall pay a required fee to process the exception application. This exception is not applicable where the work on the structure or building has not satisfied all requirements of this Building Code, 17. Subsection 8110.5 "Revocation" is hereby amended to read as follows: 61 0 978 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." 18. Subsection R301.2 "Climatic and geographic design criteria" Table R301.2(1) is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA GROUND WINO DESIGN SEISMIC SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM WINTER ICE BARRIER AIR MEAN Speed Frost ! SNOW Topographic DESIGN line DESIGN UNDERLAYMENT FLOOD FREEZING ANNUAL LOAD JpIOL effects` CATEGORY'Weatherin Depth bTermite' TEMP ° REQUIRED" HAZARDS" INDEX' TEMPI See Very Flood Zero 65 No DZ or E Ne li 161e 12-24" Hea 43 No Mas D fib For Sl: 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 (Le., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301,2(3)]. 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 8403.1(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 R30(.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R3012.1.4. e. Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section 8301.2.2.1. 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, 1905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 -year return period air freezing index (BF - days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100 -year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 320)" at www. ncdc.noaa. ovlf. sf.htrnl. j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www,ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf,html. 62 0 978 k. In accordance with Section 8301.2.1.5, 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. 8313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinklers systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed in Townhouses as follows: New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings. Existing buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists: 1. All existing Group R occupancies and U-1 garages when the total floor area is increase by 50% of the existing area over a 2 - year period. 2. All existing Group R occupancies and U-1 garages when the total area is increased by 750 square feet or more over a 2 - year period. 3. All existing Group R occupancies and U-1 garages when an additional story is added to the structure regardless of the area involved. 4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing Group R Occupancy building when the floor area of the Alteration or Combination of an Audition and Alteration, within any two year period, is 50% or more of area/value of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building/Fire Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building. 5. Any addition to an existing building which has fire sprinklers installed. Exceptions: 1. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing nonambulatory 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 Dousing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 425.8.3.3. 3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings 63 0 978 or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors. 4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over). Section R 313.2 is modified by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following: R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinklers systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed in Townhouses as follows: New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system`shall be installed throughout all new buildings. Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists: ...A FATv t/ .��r091M.-KAw w�Sr� � Cr:�w ir. ii i 9 1,, _ An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing Group R Occupancy building when the floor area of the Alteration or Combination of an Addition and Alteration, within any two year period, is 50% or more of area/value of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building/Fire Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building. Retrofitted sprinkler systems are not required when the Building/Fire Code Official determines that there is an economic hardship. 64 0 978 'f 0 . w ,Any addition to an existing building which has fire sprinklers installed. Exceptions: 5, Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing nonambulatory clients above the first floor and not housing clients above the second floor. 6. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 425.8.3.3. 7. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors. 8. 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). Subsection R319.1 Site Address is revised to read as follows: R319.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) for R- 3 occupancies, for all other occupancies the numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where access is by a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Section R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing is modified by deleting the exception for masonry stem walls: In Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and D2 masonry stem walls without solid 65 0 9i8 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 UI_ 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. 8902.1.3 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. California Residential Code, Chapter 44 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: NFPA 13, 2010 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.8.3 is hereby revised as follows: 6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 Y2" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be 66 0 978 painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2'/.2" inlets shall be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the chief. Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised as follows. 8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick -response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit is issued. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following: (5) Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.7 (6) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5 (7) Standard -response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard -response sprinklers (8) Standard -response sprinklers used where individual standard - response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems, Section 8.17.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows: 8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms, A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. Section 8.17.2.4.6 is hereby revised as follows: 8.17.2,4.6 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road and that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department connections. Section 11.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows: 67 0 978 11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction/s in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy. Section 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: 7) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiplying the result by 0.433; S) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available; 9) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or a professional engineer licensed in the State of California. The result shall be adjusted in accordance with the graduated scaled found in the guideline. Section 22.1.3 (43) is hereby revised as follows: 22.1.3 (43) Size and location of hydrants, showing size and number of outlets and if outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves. Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be indicated. Static and residual hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be shown. Flow test shall be completed within six months of the plan submittal to the authority having jurisdiction. NFPA 13R 2010 Edition Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows: 6.16.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2010 California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in al 68 0 978 sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building. Section 6.6.6 is hereby revised as follows: Section 6.6.6 Sprinklers shall not be required in penthouse equipment rooms, elevator machine rooms., concealed spaces dedicated exclusively to containing only dwelling unit ventilation equipment, crawl spaces, floor/ceiling spaces, noncombustible elevator shafts where the elevator cars comply with ANSI A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel fired equipment. Section 6.6.9 is hereby added as follows: 6.6.9 Sprinklers shall not be required in attics that are not located over dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per NFPA 13D Section 8.6.4.2. All other attics shall be protected per NFPA 13. NFPA 13D 2010 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows: Section 4.1.5 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers Section 4.1.5.1 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced. Section 4.1.5.2 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property. Section 4.1.5.3 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100°F (38°C). Section 4.1.5.4 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be 69 0 978 used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed. Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows: 7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary or remote station alarm service. Section 7.3.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.3. At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly. Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.6 Alarms Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 DBA. Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. Exception: 1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control parcel. 2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310.9 are used to sound an alarm upon water flow switch activation. Section 8.6.4.2 is hereby added as follows: 8.6.4.2 All attics shall be protected with an intermediate temperature quick response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by the access scuttles or mechanical equipment NFPA 72, 2010 Edition National Fire Alarm Code Section 14.2.1.2.3 is hereby revised as follows: 14.2.1.2.3 If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or maintenance, the system owner or the owner' designated representative and fire code official shall be informed of the impairment in writing within 24 hours. Section 23.8.2 Fire Alarm Control Units is revised as follows: 23.8.2.2 Except as permitted in 23.8.2.3, the fire alarm systems components shall be permitted to share control equipment or shall be able to operate as 70 0 978 stand -along subsystems, but in any case, they shall be arranged to function as a single system and send a single signal to a central, remote, or proprietary station. Section 23.8.2.3 is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 26.2.3.1 is hereby amended by modifying the start paragraph as follows: 26.2.3.1 Supervising station customers or clients and the fire code official shall be notified in writing within 7 days of any scheduled change in service that results in signals from their property being handled by a different supervising station facility. Section 10. City Clerk's Certification The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published once within (15) days after the passage and adoption as required by law; or, in the alternate, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance; and, within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published the aforementioned summary and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk. Section 11. Severability If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection, sentence clause, phrases or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally. Section 12. Local Findings Climatic Conditions: A. Orange County and the City of San Juan Capistrano are located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fres (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or 71 0 978 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 fire fighting 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 cause by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities within Orange County are built and will continue to be built. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur in areas with steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain.. B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied with occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides, and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended Fire Department emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal. C. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial roads, and fire department staffing constraints due to recent revenue -limiting 72 0 978 state legislation have made it difficult for the fire department to locate additional fire stations and provide manpower sufficient to concentrate fire companies and personnel to control fires in high density apartment or condominium buildings. Fire Department equipment does not allow easy access to areas of buildings greater than 55 feet above the level of Fire Department vehicle access. These conditions create the need for built- in on-site fire protection systems to protect occupants and property until fire fighting apparatus and personnel arrive on the scene. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire -extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. 3. Geological Conditions: A. Orange County and the City of San Juan Capistrano are located in a highly active seismic area. There are earthquake faults that run along both the northeastern and southwestern boundaries of Orange County. The Newport - Inglewood Fault Zone (NIFZ) which runs through Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (0.3 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 fres and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its full capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. If more fires had been ignited by the earthquake, it would have been difficult for the fire department to contain them. Experts predict a major earthquake in our area within the next 50 years. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection measures and automatic on- site fire protection for building occupants since a multitude of fires may result from breakage of gas and electric lines as a result of an earthquake. As noted by "Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport -Inglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Department of Conservation," page 59, "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe." B. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of San Juan Capistrano often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional on-site protection for property occupants necessary. 73 0 978 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 fire fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. D. The City of San Juan Capistrano is located in the middle of the seismically active area. The viability of the public water system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. This would leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled. fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55 -foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors. E. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and to the rapid spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of burning wooden roofs become flying brands and are carried by the -wind to other. locations and thereby spread fire quickly. Recent Grand .fury 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. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano held on the 7th day of December, 2010. f SAM ALLEVATO, MAYOR f � �. MARIA�IVI R I , CITY LE K 74 0 978 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE )SS CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ) I, MARIA MORRIS, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 978 which was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 16th day of November 2010 and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 7th day of December 2010 by the following vote, to wit: AYES' NCIL MEMBERS: Freese, Reeve, NOE FUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABS NCIL MEMBERS: None RIS, CITY %ERK STATE OF. CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO } I, MARIA MORRIS, declare as follows: Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING That I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano; That in compliance with State laws, Government Code section 36933(1) of the State of California, on the 17th day of November, 2010, at least 6 days prior to the adoption of the ordinance, I caused to be posted a certified copy of the proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF TITLE 8 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2010 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFOR BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODS WIT APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO This document was posted in the Office of the MARI=MP,RIS, CITY �Lf RK ' 4 San Jpistrano ali rnia 75 0 978 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(l) of the State of California. On the 8th day of December 2010 1 caused to be posted a certified copy of Ordinance No. 978, adopted by the City Council on December 7t", 2010 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 CAPI7REf4 MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2010 EDITIONS OALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND RELDEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS TH This document was posted in the Office of the MARIA M°O°i RIS, CITYLE K San Juan Capistrano, Ca ' nia 76 0 978