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~~` _ ~ AGENDA REPORT Reviewed:
Finance Director N/A
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2010
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
VIA: DAVID C. BIGGS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PATRICIA ESTRELLA, CITY CLERK SERVICES SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1386 AND
1387: ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE VARIOUS BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES
WITH AMENDMENTS AND APPENDICES
SUMMARY:
Effective January 2011, state law requires the California Building Standards Code to
apply in all cities within California. However, the State of California's Health and Safety
Code permits local governments to adopt the most recent editions of the model codes
related to building construction activities with amendments based upon local climactic,
geological or topographical conditions that exist within their communities. The building
and construction codes include:
California Building Code
California Residential Code
California Green Building Standards Code
California Existing Building Code
California Historical Building Code
California Plumbing Code
California Mechanical Code
California Electrical Code
California Fire Code
The International Property
Maintenance Code
Uniform Housing Code
Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings
City Council approval of Ordinance Nos. 1386 and 1387 would adopt the most recent
editions of the State building and construction codes with applicable amendments
affecting future construction within the City of Tustin as required by State law.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Have second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance Nos. 1386 and 1387 adopting
the most recent editions of the State building and construction codes with applicable
amendments affecting future construction within the City of Tustin as required by State
law (roll call vote).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adoption of the proposed Codes will not have any fiscal impact on the City's budget.
BACKGROUND:
On November 16, 2010, the City Council had first reading by title only and introduction
of the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO. 1386
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING SPECIFIED CHAPTERS OF ARTICLE 8 OF
THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010 EDITIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND RELATED MODEL
CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
ORDINANCE NO. 1387
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1 OF
ARTICLE 5 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AS AMENDED THERETO.
Approved for Forwarding By:
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Davi C. Biggs, City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 1386
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING SPECIFIED CHAPTERS OF ARTICLE 8 OF
THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010 EDITIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND RELATED MODEL
CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
The City Council of the City of Tustin does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Construction Codes Adopted.
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 and construction codes
subject to the modifications set forth in this Ordinance, are hereby adopted:
The California Building Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009 International
Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Division II
in Chapter 1;
The California Residential Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009 International
Residential Code as published by the International Code Council;
The California Green Building Standards Code, 2010 Edition;
The California Plumbing Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009 Uniform Plumbing
Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials;
The California Mechanical Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009 Uniform
Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials;
The California Electrical Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2008 National Electrical
Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association;
The California Historical Building Code, 2010 Edition;
The California Existing Building Code, based on the 2009 International Existing
Building Code, the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition and the Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council.
The provisions of these Construction Codes, as amended by this Ordinance, shall
constitute the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Tustin. Except as
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amended herein, where the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards
Code differ from any sections of the Building and Standards Regulations, State regulations
shall prevail over the Building and Construction Regulations.
One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefore 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. Section 8100 of Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:
8100 ADOPTION OF THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 1
DIVISION II AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE FOR BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION
Except as provided in this chapter, Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building
Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009 International Building Code as published by
the International Code Council, shall be and become the Administrative Code for
building and construction of the City, providing rules and regulations for the
administration and enforcement of the construction codes adopted by the City. The
2010 California Building Code will be on file for public examination in the
Community Development Department.
SECTION 3. Section 8101 of Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is
amended as follows: Subsections (a) through (y) are deleted in their entirety and
replaced by subsections (a) through (r) as provided below; subsection (z} is hereby
renumbered as subsection (s).
8101 AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2010 EDITION
Chapter 1, Division ll of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
(a) Section 101.2 Scope, of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California
Building Code is hereby amended to add a new second and third
paragraph to read:
The provisions of these codes shall apply to and affect all of the properties
within the City of Tustin, 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. If any conflict between this chapter and any
other provisions of the Tustin City Code exists, this chapter shall govern.
All references to the term [Uniform Building Code] in the Tustin City Code
and Ordinances shall mean the latest edition of the [California Building
Code.l
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(b) Section 101.2 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby amended by deleting the Exception to Section 101.2.
(c) Section 103.1 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby amended by adding the following to the end of the section to
read:
Where referred to by this code, "building official" shall mean the Building
Official of the City of Tustin, and "Department of Building and Safety" or
"department" shall mean the Building Division of the Community
Development Department of the City of Tustin. Any and all classification,
title changes, organizational changes are made with respect to approvals
thereto by the City Council.
(d) Section 104.6 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read:
When the Building Official shall have first obtained a proper inspection
warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or
occupant or any other persons having charge, care of control of any
building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as
herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the Building Official for
the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code.
(e) Section 105.1 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is amended by adding Sections 105.1.3, 105.1.3.1, 105.1.4, and 105.1.5
to read:
105.1.3 Grading Permits. The Building Official shall issue permits for
grading and for construction, demolition, addition, alteration, and installation
of improvements. Improvements subject to permit requirements include but
are not limited to: streets, parking lots, curb and gutter, driveways,
sidewalks, disabled access ramps and signage, street and parking lot
striping and signage, street and parking lot lighting, storm drains, junction
structures, catch basins, sewer mains and laterals, water mains and
services, landscaping irrigation, and miscellaneous on-site improvements. In
addition, all improvements shall comply with the Grading Ordinance and the
Water Quality Ordinance of the Tustin City Code.
105.1.3.1 Drainage across property lines. Drainage across property lines
shall not exceed that which existed prior to grading. Excess or concentrated
drainage shall be contained on site or directed to an approved drainage
facility. Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by
installation of non-erosive down drains or other devises.
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105.1.4 Relocation of Buildings.
No building or structure shall be moved or relocated unless and until the
necessary permits to relocate the building or structure have been issued by
the Building Official. The Building Official shall determine the applicable
year and Codes that apply.
105.1.5 Demolition of Building or Structure, including in ground
swimming pool.
No building or structure, including in ground swimming pool, shall be
demolished unless and until the necessary permits to demolish the building
or structure have been issued by the Building Official.
Prior to issuing any permits, the Building Official will ensure life and property
is reasonably protected. A refundable cash deposit or surety bond shall be
collected, to reimburse the expenses to the City should the Building Official
be required to demolish the building or structure or any portion remaining
thereof, and dispose of the debris in a public dump and/or to repair or clean
public property damaged or not cleaned by the permittee or to mitigate water
quality impacts per Tustin City Code.
The cash deposit or surety bond shall be Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
plus Two Dollars ($2.00) per square foot for each square foot over one
thousand (1,000) square feet.
The Building Official shall, in issuing any demolition permit, impose therein
such terms and conditions, including a cash bond deposit or surety bond, as
may be necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of all federal,
State laws and City ordinances. The terms and conditions upon which each
permit is granted shall be specified in writing in the permit, or appended in
writing thereto.
Default in Performance.
a. If the Building Official finds that a default has occurred in the
performance of any term or condition of the demolition permit, or the owner
and/or permittee has soiled or damaged public property, written notice
thereof shall be given to the owner and/or permittee.
b. Such notice shall specify the work to be done, the estimated cost
thereof, and the period of time deemed by the Building Official to be
reasonably necessary for the completion of such work.
c. After receipt of such notice, the owner and/or permittee thereof
specified shall cause the required work to be performed. Should the owner
and/or permittee refuse or fail therein, the Building Official shall proceed to
cause the building to be demolished but no liability shall be incurred therein,
other than for City expenses deducted from the cash deposit.
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d. Upon completion of the demolition work, the cash deposit shall be
refunded or surety bond shall be released, less that portion required to
reimburse the City for demolition, repairs, or clean-up expenses due to the
default of the permittee.
(f) Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit of Chapter 1, Division II of the
2010 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 105.2, "Building" Item 1 is hereby amended to read:
1. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and
storage sheds, patio and pool supply sheds, free standing vehicle
covers, BBQ or stand-alone fireplaces not exceeding 6 feet above
grade, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does
not exceed 120 square feet (1.1 m2) and conforming with the Zoning
Code. A correctly dimensioned site plan depicting the property lines,
location, elevation, colors and finishing surface shall be submitted to
the City Planning Division for review and approval. Electrical,
plumbing, mechanical, and grading permits where applicable are not
exempt. A no-inspection building permit shall be issued upon
approval and permit issuance fee only shall apply.
2. Section 105.2, "Building" Item 2 is hereby amended to read:
2. Fences, block walls, wood, steel, or iron fences 3 feet and
over in height but less than 6 feet above finished grade supported
either by natural grade, or by retaining walls 2 feet and under in
height above finished grade for Group R-3 occupancies and those
structures covered by the California Residential Code. A correctly
dimensioned site plan depicting the property lines, location, elevation,
color and finishing surface shall be submitted to the City Planning
Division for review and approval. A no-inspection building permit will
be issued upon approval and permit issuance fee only shall apply.
Permit shall not be required if the aforementioned fence is less than 3
feet in height.
3. Section 105.2, "Plumbing" Item 2 is hereby amended to read:
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes,
valves or fixtures, or the removal and reinstallation or replacement
of water closets, sinks, garbage disposals or dishwashers, provided
such work does not involve or require the replacement or
rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures and is in conformance
with this code and applicable state laws.
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(g) Section 105.3.2 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building
Code is hereby amended to read:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. Applications for a permit for any
proposed work for which no permit is issued shall be deemed to have
expired 360 days after the date of filing unless otherwise limited by the
Code. The Building Official is authorized to grant one extension of time
for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days. The
extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to
the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. When required by State
law or City ordinance, permit applications shall be amended to comply
with pertinent State laws and City ordinances adopted subsequent to the
date of application.
Time limitation for permit application and subsequent extension as the
result of code enforcement cases shall be thirty (30) days from the date
the notice of violation is issued or otherwise determined by the Building
Official. Building Official may not grant any extension.
(h) Section 105.5 Expiration of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California
Building Code is hereby amended to add a sentence at the end of the
paragraph and add a second paragraph to read:
Permits shall not be extended more than twice.
Time limitation for permit as the result of code enforcement cases shall be
thirty (30) days or otherwise determined by the Building Official. Building
Official may not grant any extension.
(i) Section 105.7 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
105.7 Placement of permit and Inspection record card. The building
permit or copy and the inspection record card shall be kept on site and
maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been
granted by the Building Official.
Q) Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby
amended by adding Sections 105.8, 105.9, 105.10, 105.11, 105.12 and
105.13 to read:
105.8 Residential remodeling. The following regulations and definitions
shall apply to all remodeling construction on dwellings and properties:
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1. Completion of construction. All building permits for Group R-3
occupancies and those structures covered by the California Residential
Code, remodeling shall expire in accordance with the provisions of the
building code if work is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180)
days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by permit is
suspended or abandoned, for one hundred eighty (180) days at any time
after the work is commenced. Notwithstanding the above, and subject to
the provisions for extensions provided in subsection 2 below, all
residential remodeling shall be completed by the owner, owner's agent, or
the permittee and approved by the City within the following time frame:
a. Room additions (exterior of buildings and property area) 18 months
b. Pools/spas 12 months
c. Patio covers 6 months
d. Water heaters, water softeners 6 months
e. Fireplaces 6 months
f. Skylights 6 months
g. All other remodeling or building air conditioners 6 months
2. Maintenance of property during remodeling. During remodeling,
all property shall be maintained in a reasonable clean and well-kept
manner in accordance with the Tustin City Code.
3. Definitions.
a. Remodeling. Residential remodeling construction is defined as
construction of work which constitutes construction, enlargement,
alteration, erection, repair, demolition or improvement, of an existing
residential structure or other improvement located on residential property,
b. Reasonable progress. Reasonable progress shall mean a
demonstration that all means reasonably available to the permittee to
complete the work within the prescribed time have been exhausted.
105.9 Change of contractor or of ownership. A permit issued
hereunder shalt expire upon a change of ownership or a change of
contractor for the building, structure or grading for which said permit was
issued if the work thereon has not been completed, and a new permit shall
be required for the completion of the work. If no changes have been
made to the plans or specifications last submitted to the Building Official, a
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permit issuance fee as set forth in the City's fee resolution shall be
charged to the permit applicant. If changes to the plans or specifications
have been made, the Building Official shall determine appropriate permit
and plan check fees in accordance with the City's fee resolution.
105.10 Subcontractors. At the time of permit issuance, the applicant
shall complete a form provided by the Building Division, which lists all
subcontractors, and shows verification of workers' compensation
insurance, State contractor license and license category, City business
license and Federal tax identification number. No person shall contract or
sub-contract construction work without a valid contractor's license
pursuant to applicable provisions of the California Business and
Professions Code.
In the event that the applicant cannot provide a complete list of valid
subcontractors at the time of permit issuance, the applicant shall provide
said list to the City- within a reasonable period of time after permit
issuance. Failure to provide timely valid and current sub-contractor
listings shall result in the permit applicant paying a penalty for default to
the City in an amount equal to the original permit fee for each sub-
contractorviolation in order to defray City costs of enforcement of this
section. Failure to remit penalty payment shall constitute a violation of this
code, punishable as a misdemeanor under the City Code.
105.11 Clean-Up Deposit. The Building Official shall, prior to issuing a
permit for a swimming pool or spa, require clean-up deposit as follows:
1. Prior to issuance of a building permit for a swimming pool or spa, the
applicant shall provide an agreement and cash deposit for the purpose of
insuring that: a) sand, cement, dirt and any other debris is removed from
streets, gutters, curbs, parkways, sidewalks and other public property; b)
public property is left in a clean and undamaged condition; and, c) adequate
barricades have been installed and maintained. Said deposit shall be
determined by the Building Official for the construction of a swimming pool,
spa or other construction related thereto requiring the use of heavy
equipment.
2. Said agreement and deposit may be reduced to not less than one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the issuance of a spa, Jacuzzi, and other
small pool permit not intended for swimming when the scope of the project
will have a minimal impact on public improvements; by reason of not
requiring the use of heavy construction equipment over curbs, sidewalks or
public streets.
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3. Said deposit shall terminate and be returnable to the applicant at the
time of completion and provided that debris and other materials have been
properly removed, and the public property has been left clean and
undamaged.
All damage to public curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway and light standards
during the construction of pool, shall be repaired prior to preplaster
inspection. A written signed release from the Public Works Department shall
be filed with the Building Official to ensure damages have been repaired.
4. If the public property has not been left in a clean and undamaged
condition and/or adequate barricades required by the Public Works
Department have not been installed and maintained, the City shall cause the
necessary work to be done and shall deduct the cost thereof from the
deposit.
105.12 Public Encroachment.
Construction materials, debris, trash containers (dumpsters), and other non-
vehicle materials shall not be deposited on public property without the
written approval of the City Engineer and only under such conditions as
he/she may impose. Any barricading required by the City Engineer shall be
provided by the contractor.
(k) Section 109.2 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
109.2 Schedule of plan check and permit fees. On buildings, structures,
electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing systems and grading, or alterations
thereof that require a permit, a fee for each plan check and permit shall be
paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by a the
City Council resolution in effect at the time of plan check application and
issuance of the permit.
109.2.1 Plan check fees. When construction documents are required,
they should be submitted for plan check by the Building Official. A plan
check fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan
check. The plan check fees specified in this section are separate fees
from the permit fees specified in Section 109.2 and are in addition to the
permit fees.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed or amended so as
to require additional plan review, or when the project is phased as defined
in Section 107.3.3, or when the project involves deferred submittal items
as defined in Section 107.3.4.2, additional plan check fees shall be
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charged as set forth in the fee schedule established by the City Council
resolution in effect at the time of the additional or defined plan check
submittal.
109.2.2 Engineering or inspection investigation fees. Whenever work
for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without
first obtaining a permit, the Building Official may require an investigation
by city staff be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected
whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued for city's cost of
investigation by city staff. The payment of such investigation fee shall not
exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of the
Tustin City Code nor from the penalty prescribed by law.
A real estate investigation fee may also be charged for any investigation of
a building, structure, or property, when approved by the Building Official
and requested by an owner or authorized agent of such owner. Such fee
shall be equal to or less than the cost of providing the inspection and/or
investigation.
(I) Section 109.3 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
109.3 Building permit valuations. The determination of value or
valuation under any of the provisions of these Codes shall be made as set
forth in the fee schedule established by City Council resolution in effect at
the time of plan check submittal. The value to be used in computing the
building permit and building plan check fees shall be the total value of all
construction work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is
issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and other
permanent equipment, and grading as determined by the Building Official
based on the current edition of the Marshall Valuation Service published
by Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC., RS Means Cost Data published by
Reed Construction Data, or other nationally or regionally recognized
standards.
(m) Section 109.6 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of a fee
paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The Building Official may authorize refunding not more than 80 percent of
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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 check fee paid when an application for a permit for which a
plan check fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any
examination time has been expended.
The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid
except upon written application filed by the permittee not later than 360
days after the date of fee payment or as otherwise required by law.
(n) Section 110.3 Required inspections of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010
California Building Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as
follows:
110.3 Required inspections. The Building Official, upon notification, shall
make the inspections set forth in this Section. Structural tests, special
inspections and structural observation shall also comply with the provisions
of Chapter 17 of the California Building Code.
110.3.1 Grading, excavation and filling inspection. Inspection shall be
conducted during earthwork, excavations, grading and filling operations in
accordance with Section 1704.7, Chapter 18, and the Tustin City Code.
110.3.2 Footing and foundation inspection. Footing and foundation
inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and
any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any
required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the
foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in
accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job.
110.3.3 Concrete slab and under-floor inspection. Concrete slab and
under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor
reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping
accessories, and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before
any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
110.3.4 Lowest floor elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of
the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical
construction, the elevation certification required in Section 1612.5 shall be
submitted to the Building Official.
110.3.5 Frame inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the
roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place,
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and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete, and the
rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
110.3.6 Lath and gypsum board inspection. Lath and gypsum board
inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior and
exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board
joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of afire-resistance-rated
assembly or a shear assembly.
110.3.7 Fire-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations
in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions
shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
110.3.8 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to
determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall include, but not be limited
to, inspections for: envelope insulation R-and U- values, fenestration U-
value, duct system R-value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment
efficiency.
110.3.9 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above,
the Building Official is authorized to make or require other inspections of
any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this
code and other laws that are enforced by the department of building
safety.
110.3.10 Special inspections and special inspectors. For special
inspections, see Section 1704. Special inspection shall be performed by
individuals with demonstrated qualifications approved by the Building
Official and listed by the City of Tustin.
110.3.11 Final inspections. The final inspection shall be made after all
work required by the building permit is completed.
(o) Section 113.1 General of Chapter 1 Division II of the 2010 California
Building Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
113.1 General. The Building Board of Appeals for the City of Tustin shall
consist of five members, comprised of members of the Planning
Commission. Said members shall hold their respective membership on
said Building Board of Appeals by reason of, and concurrently with their
terms of service as Planning Commissioners and shall cease to be such
members upon their ceasing to be such Commissioners. The Building
Official shall be the Secretary of the Board.
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The Building Board of Appeals may adopt reasonable rules and regulations
for conducting its investigations and shall render its decisions and findings
on contested matters, in writing to the Building Official, with a duplicate copy
thereof to any appellant or contestant affected by any such decision or
findings, and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation, if
any, as is consistent therewith.
All Building Board of Appeals decisions and findings shall be transmitted
in writing to the appellant. The Building Official shall maintain a full set of
records for each case. The order of the Building Board of Appeals shall
be immediately final.
113.1.1 Application. Applicants for a hearing before the Building Board
of Appeals shall pay a fee in the amount set by City Council resolution
prior to administrative processing for any proceedings. The applicant shall
complete the established City application form for an appeals hearing
along with submittal of required fees.
Applicants for a Building Board of Appeals hearing shall be notified at
least one (1) week prior to any hearing or proceedings concerning their
case. The applicant shall be given the opportunity to present his/her case
at any proceedings involving their applications.
(p) Section 114.1 of Chapter 1 Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to grade, erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove,
demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this
code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of
the provisions of the Tustin City Code.
(q) Section 114.4 of Chapter 1 Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
114.4 Violation Penalties. No person, firm, or corporation shall violate any
provision, or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this Code, or of any
Code adopted herein by reference. Any person violating any of the
provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this
Code, or any Code adopted by reference herein, unless otherwise specified
in this Code, shall be guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor as set forth in
the Penalty Provisions of the Tustin City Code.
Each such person, firm, or corporation violating any provision or failing to
comply with any of the requirements shall be guilty of a separate offense,
and each day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of
this Code, or any Code adopted by reference herein, is committed,
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continued or permitted by such person, shall constitute a separate offense,
and shall be punishable accordingly. Provided further that each such person
violating a provision which limits the time an act may be permitted or
continued, each such period or portion thereof of which any violation of such
provision is committed, continued or permitted by such person, shall
constitute a separate offense, and shall be punishable accordingly.
In addition to the penalties hereinabove provided, any condition caused or
permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Code, or of any
Code adopted by reference herein, may be deemed a public nuisance and
may be summarily abated as such by the City, and each day such condition
continues shall be regarded as a new and separate nuisance and offense.
(r) Section 116 of Chapter 1, Division II of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
SECTION 116 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
116.1 Unsafe sites, buildings, structures, equipment and nuisances.
All sites, buildings, structures or existing equipment which are determined
by the Building Official to be unsafe, unsanitary or deficient, as this
division or in any other effective ordinance, including but not limited to the
International Property Maintenance Code, the Uniform Housing Code, and
the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted
by the City of Tustin constitute an unsafe condition. All such unsafe
conditions, sites, buildings, structures, or equipment are hereby declared
to be public nuisances and may be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
improvement, removal, demolition, in whole or part, in accordance with the
procedures specified in the Tustin City Code or by any other legal means.
SECTION 4, Section 8102 of Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
8102 ADOPTION OF THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and
designated as the California Building Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009
International Building Code as published by the International Code Council,
excluding Chapter 1 Division II, shall become the building code of the City for
regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving,
removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and
maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City. The California Building
Code and its appendix will be on file for public examination in the office of the
Building Official.
SECTION 5. Section 8103 of Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby
amended as follows: Subsections (a) through (o) are hereby deleted in their entirety and
replaced with subsections (a) through (u) as provided below; subsection (p) is hereby
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renumbered as subsection (v).
8103 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
The 2010 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Section 403, the first paragraph of Section 403.1, and definition no. 2 under
HIGH-RISE BUILDING of Section 403.1.1 of the 2010 California Building
Code are amended to read as follows:
SECTION 403
HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS HAVING OCCUPIED FLOORS LOCATED
MORE THAN 55 FEET ABOVE THE LOWEST LEVEL OF FIRE
DEPARTMENT VEHICLE ACCESS AND GROUP I-2 OCCUPANCIES
HAVING OCCUPIED FLOORS LOCATED MORE THAN 75 FEET
ABOVE THE LOWEST LEVEL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE
ACCESS
403.1 Applicability. New high-rise buildings having occupied floors
located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access and new Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located
more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
shall comply with Sections 403.2 through 403.6.
403.1.1 Definitions.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING: In other than Group I-2 occupancies "high-rise
buildings as used in this code:
2. High-rise structure shall mean every building of any type of
construction or occupancy having floor used for human occupancy located
more than 55 feet above the lowest floor level having building access (see
Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined by the
Health and Safety Code Section 1250.
(b) Section 403.4.7.2 and 403.4.8.1 of the 2010 California Building Code are
modified by moving Item 2. "Ventilation and automatic fire detection
equipment for smoke proof enclosures" from section 403.4.7.2 "Standby
Power Loads" and placing it in 403.4.8.1 "Emergency Power Loads". The
revised sections are to read as follows:
403.4.7.2 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby
power loads:
1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section
403.4.5; and
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2. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with
Sections 1007.4, 3003, 3007, and 3008.
403.4.8.1 Emergency power loads. The following are classified as
emergency power loads:
1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter
10;
2. Elevator car lighting;
3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
4. Automatic fire detection systems;
5. Fire alarm systems;
6. Electrically powered fire pumps; and
7. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke
proof enclosures.
(c) Sections 412.1 and 412.2 of the 2010 California Building Code are hereby
deleted in their entirety and replaced as follows:
412.1 General. Aircraft-related occupancies, except for Emergency
Helicopter Landing Facility, shall comply with Sections 412.1 through 412.7
and the California Fire Code.
412.2 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes
of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings
shown herein.
APPROACH-DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it
approaches or departs from the landing pad.
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing
area on the roof of a building that is not intended to function as a heliport
or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters
engaged in emergency operations.
FIXED BASE OPERATOR (FBO). A commercial business granted the
right by the airport sponsor to operate on an airport and provide
aeronautical services, such as fueling, hangaring, tie-down and parking,
aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance and flight instruction.
HELIPORT. An area of land or water or a structural surface that is used,
or intended for the use, for the landing and taking off of helicopters, and
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any appurtenant areas that are used, or intended for use, for heliport
buildings or other heliport facilities.
HELISTOP. The same as "heliport," except that no fueling, defueling,
maintenance, repairs or storage of helicopters is permitted.
RESIDENTIAL AIRCRAFT HANGAR. An accessory building less than
2,000 square feet (186 m2) and 20 feet (6096 mm) in building height
constructed on a one- or two-family property where aircraft are stored.
Such use will be considered as residential accessory use incidental to the
dwelling.
SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is free
of obstructions.
TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad
centered within the surrounding safety area.
TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT. Aircraft based at another location and at the
transient location for not more than 90 days.
(d) Section 412.7.5 is hereby added to the 2010 California Building Code to
read as follows:
SECTION 412.7.5.
Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility.
Section 412.7.5.1 General. Every building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75
ft above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access shall have a
rooftop emergency helicopter landing facility (EHLF) in a location
approved by the fire code official for only use by fire, police, and
emergency medical helicopters.
Section 412.7.5.2 Rooftop Landing Pad. The landing pad shall be 50 ft.
x 50 ft. or a 50 ft. diameter circle that is pitched or sloped to provide
drainage away from access points and passenger holding areas at a slope
of 0.5 percent to 2 percent. The landing pad surface shall be constructed
of approved non-combustible, nonporous materials. It shall be capable of
supporting a helicopter with a maximum gross weight of 15,000 lbs. For
structural design requirements, see California Building Code.
Section 412.7.5.3 Approach-Departure Path. The emergency helicopter
landing facility shall have two approach-departure paths separated in plan
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from each other by at least 90 degrees. No objects shall penetrate above
the approach-departure paths. The approach-departure path begins at
the edge of the landing pad, with the same width or diameter as the
landing pad and is a rising slope extending outward and upward at a ratio
of eight feet horizontal distance for every one foot of vertical height.
Section 412.7.5.4 Safety Area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level
with the landing pad surface and shall extend 25 ft in all directions from
the edge of the landing pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of
the safety area.
Section 412.7.5.5 Safety Net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more
than 30 in. (2'-6") above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horizontal
safety net capable of supporting 25 Ibs/psf shall be provided around the
perimeter of the landing pad. The inner edge of the safety net attached to
the landing pad shall be slightly dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than
18 in.) below the pad elevation. The safety net shall slope upward but the
outer safety net edge shall not be above the elevation of the landing pad.
Section 412.7.5.6 Take-off and Landing Area. The takeoff and landing
area shall be free of obstructions and 100 ft x 100 ft. or 100 ft. diameter.
Section 412.7.5.7 Wind Indicating Device. An approved wind indicating
device shall be provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the
approach-departure paths.
Section 412.7.5.8 Special Markings. The emergency helicopter landing
facility shall be marked as indicated in Figure 1108.8.1.
Section 412.7.5.9 EHLF Exits. Two stairway exits shall be provided from
the landing platform area to the roof surface. For landing areas less than
2,501 square feet in area, the second exit may be a fire escape or ladder
leading to the to the roof surface below. The stairway from the landing
facility platform to the floor below shall comply with CFC 1009.4.2 for riser
height and tread depth. Handrails shall be provided, but shall not extend
above the platform surface.
Section 412.7.5.10 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be
extended to the roof level on which the EHLF is located. All portions of the
EHLF area shall be within 150 feet of a 2.5-inch outlet on a Class I or III
standpipe.
Section 412.7.5.11 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire
extinguisher having a minimum 80-B:C rating shall be provided and located
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near the stairways or ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher
cabinets shall not penetrate the approach-departure paths, or the safety
area. Installation, inspection, and maintenance of extinguishers shall be in
accordance with the CFC, Section 906.
Section 412.7.5.12 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of
helicopters shall not be permitted.
Figure 1108.8.1 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
20' Inside Diameter
2' Line Widtl
Red in Color ~
50'
1X5
Address Numbers:
5' High, 1' Line Width
Black in Color
12345
Numbers:
10' High
2' Line Width
Red in Color
Touchdown
Pad Boundary
1' in Width ~
Red in Color
50'
1. The preferred background is white or tan.
2. The circled, red numbers indicate the allowable weight that the facility is capable
of supporting in thousands of pounds.
3. The numbers shall be oriented towards the preferred flight (typically facing the
prevailing wind).
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(e) Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby amended by revising Item 4 as follows:
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..
(f) Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms of the 2010
California Building Code is hereby revised by modifying Exception 1,
deleting Exceptions 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, preaction and deluge
sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
(g) Section 904.3.5 of the 2010 California Building Code 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.
(h) Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections of the 2010
California Building Code is hereby amended by adding Items 7 and 8 to
read as follows:
7. The centerline of the 2.5 inch (64 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18
inches (457 mm) above and no more than 24 inches (610 mm) above
the finished floor.
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8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300
feet (91 440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors at the
grade level or a 2.5 inch (64 mm) hose outlet(s). 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 and need not meet other requirements of this code.
(i) Section 907.2.13 of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:
[F] 907.2.13 High-rise buildings having occupied floors located more
than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
and Group I-2 occupancies having floors located more than 75 feet
above the lowest level fire department vehicle access. High-rise
buildings having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access and Group I-2 occupancies
having floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level fire
department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic smoke
detection system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.1, a fire department
communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 and an
emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section
907.5.2.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22
and Section 412.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with
Section 303.1.
4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section
503.1.1.
5. In Group I-2 and R-2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a
constantly attended location and general occupant notification shall be
broadcast by the emergency voice/alarm communication system.
(j) Section 907.3.1 of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:
[F] 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
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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.
(k) Section 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication systems of the
2010 California Building Code is hereby amended by adding items 5 and 6
to read:
5. Dwelling Units in apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
(I) Section 907.6.3.2 of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:
907.6.3.2 High-rise buildings. In high-rise buildings having occupied
floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access and Group I-2 occupancies having floors located more
than 75 feet above the lowest level fire department vehicle access, a
separate zone by floor shall be provided for all of the following types of
alarm-initiating devices where provided:
1. Smoke detectors.
2. Sprinkler waterflow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes
4. Other approved types of automatic detection devices or suppression
systems.
(m) Section 910.3.2.2 of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:
[F] 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings
provided 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.
(n) Table 1505.1 of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby amended to
read:
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TABLE 1505.1 a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
B I B B B B B B B B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 mZ.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
(o) Section 1505.1.3 of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:
1505.1.3 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 afire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
(p) Section 1505.5 Nonclassisfied roofing of the 2010 California Building
Code is hereby deleted in its entirety without replacement.
(q) Section 1505.7 Special purpose roofs of the 2010 California Building Code
is hereby deleted in its entirety without replacement.
(r) Section 3109.4.4 Private Swimming Pools (statewide) of the 2010 California
Building Code is hereby amended by adding Sections 3109.4.4.9 and
3109.4.4.10 to read:
3109.4.4.9 Waste Water Disposal.
No direct or indirect connection shall be made between any storm drain,
sewer, drainage system, seepage pit, underground leaching pit, or subsoil
drainage line, and any line connected to a swimming pool, unless approved
by the Building Official.
Waste water from any filter, scum filter, scum gutter, overflow pool emptying
line or similar apparatus or appurtenance shall discharge into an approved
type receptor by air gap and subsequently into public sewer. The flood level
rim of such receptor shall be at least six (6) inches above the flood level of
the adjacent ground. Each such receptor, when permitted to be connected
to any part of a drainage system shall be provided with an approved three
(3) inch trap.
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Plans and specifications for any deviation from the above manner of
installation shall first be approved by the Building Official before any portion
of any such system is installed.
3109.4.4.10 Construction Requirements.
(a) All pool construction shall be in conformance with engineered design
for expansive soils, unless a soils report by a registered engineer approved
by the Building Official indicates otherwise.
(b) The pool shall be constructed not less than seven (7) feet from the
top of a cut, fill or natural earth slope, less than five (5) feet from toe of a cut,
fill or natural earth slope not less than five (5) feet from the property line
(measured from water line).
(c) A continuous inspection by a special inspector shall be required on all
pools constructed of reinforced gunite, or reinforced cast in place concrete.
Said special inspector shall insure all electrical bonding is properly installed;
ensure all required reinforcing steel and diving board or slide anchor bolts
are properly in place, ensure concrete is cast to the thickness required for
expansive soil, ensure the concrete is properly placed; and take test
samples during the placing of concrete and such samples shall be tested by
an approved testing laboratory to attain a strength exceeding two thousand
(2,000) psi, or as required by the design engineer at twenty-eight (28) days.
Should such test show the concrete to fail or to be of questionable quality or
strength, the special inspector may require core tests to be taken upon
approval of the Building Official. Special inspectors shall submit to the
Building Official a written report showing the dates of inspection, and the
result of the laboratory tests. The report shall indicate the reinforcing steel is
per the approved drawings, expansive soil details were followed, the work
complies with the approved drawings, this Code and footings and anchor
bolts of diving boards and other pool accessories are adequate.
(s) Section 3400 of the 2010 California Building Code is hereby amended by
adopting Sections 3402 and 3405, and by adding Section 3405.6 to read:
3405.6 Seismic Evaluation and Design Procedures for Repairs. The
seismic evaluation and design shall be based on the procedures specified
in the California Building Code, ASCE 31 Seismic Evaluation of Existing
Buildings (for evaluation only) or ASCE 41 Seismic Rehabilitation of
Existing Buildings. The procedures contained in Appendix A of the
International Existing Building Code shall be permitted to be used as
specified in Section 3403.5.1.1.3.
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3405.6.1 Compliance with CBC level seismic forces. Where
compliance with the seismic design provisions of the California Building
Code is required, the procedures shall be in accordance with one of the
following:
1.One-hundred percent of the values in the California Building Code.
Where the existing seismic force-resisting system is a type that can be
designated as Ordinary, the values of R, X20, and Cd used for analysis in
accordance with Chapter 16 of the California Building Code shall be those
specified for structural systems classified as Ordinary in accordance with
Table 12.2-1 of ASCE 7, unless it is demonstrated that the structural
system will provide performance equivalent to that of a Detailed,
Intermediate or Special system.
2. Compliance with ASCE 41 using both BSE-1 and BSE-2 earthquake
hazard levels and the corresponding performance levels in Table
3405.6.1.
TABLE 3405.6.1
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR CBC LEVEL SEISMIC FORCES
PERFORMANCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE
OCCUPANCY FOR USE WITH LEVEL FOR USE WITH
CATEGORY ASCE 41 BSE-1 ASCE 41 BSE-2
(BASED ON CBC EARTHQUAKE EARTHQUAKE
TABLE 1604.5) HAZARD LEVEL HAZARD LEVEL
I Life Safety (LS) Collapse Prevention (CP)
II Life Safety (LS) Collapse Prevention (CP)
III Note a Note a
IV Immediate Occupancy Life Safety (LS)
(10)
a. Acceptance criteria for Occupancy Category III shall be taken as 80
percent of the acceptance criteria specified for Occupancy Category II
performance levels, but need not be less than the acceptance criteria
specified for Occupancy Category IV performance levels.
3405.6.2 Compliance with reduced CBC level seismic forces. Where
seismic evaluation and design is permitted to meet reduced California
Building Code seismic force levels, the procedures used shall be in
accordance with one of the following:
1. The California Building Code using 75 percent of the prescribed
forces. Values of R, S2o, and Cd used for analysis shall be as specified
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in Section 3405.6.1 Item 1.
2. Structures or portions of structures that comply with the
requirements of the applicable chapter in Appendix A of the
International Existing Building Code as specified in Items 2.1 through
2.5 below shall be deemed to comply with this section.
2.1. The seismic evaluation and design of unreinforced masonry
bearing wall buildings in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted
to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A1.
2.2. Seismic evaluation and design of the wall anchorage system in
reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry wall buildings with
flexible diaphragms in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to
be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A2.
2.3. Seismic evaluation and design of cripple walls and sill plate
anchorage in residential buildings of light-frame wood construction
in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the
procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A3.
2.4. Seismic evaluation and design of soft, weak, or open-front wall
conditions in multiunit residential buildings of wood construction in
Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the
procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A4.
2.5. Seismic evaluation and design of concrete buildings in all
Occupancy Categories are permitted to be based on the
procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A5.
3. Compliance with ASCE 31 based on the applicable performance
level as shown in Table 3405.6.2. It shall be permitted to use the BSE-
1 earthquake hazard level as defined in ASCE 41 and subject to the
limitations in item 4 below.
4. Compliance with ASCE 41 using the BSE-1 Earthquake Hazard
Level defined in ASCE 41 and the performance level as shown in
Table 3405.6.2. The design spectral response acceleration parameters
SXS and SX~ specified in ASCE 41 shall not be taken less than 75
percent of the respective design spectral response acceleration
parameters Sps and Spy defined by the California Building Code and its
reference standards.
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TABLE 3405.6.2
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR REDUCED CBC
LEVEL SEISMIC FORCES
OCCUPANCY PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE LEVEL
CATEGORY LEVEL FOR USE WITH ASCE 41
(BASED ON CBC FOR USE WITH ASCE BSE-1 EARTHQUAKE
TABLE 1604.5) 31 HAZARD LEVEL
I Life Safety (LS) Life Safety (LS)
II Life Safety (LS) Life Safety (LS)
III Note a, Note b Note a
IV Immediate Occupancy Immediate Occupancy
(10) (10)
a. Acceptance criteria for Occupancy Category III shall be taken as 80
percent of the acceptance criteria specified for Occupancy Category II
performance levels, but need not be less than the acceptance criteria
specified for Occupancy Category IV performance levels.
b. For Occupancy Category III, the ASCE screening phase checklists shall
be based on the life safety performance level.
3405.6.3 Referenced Standards
Standard Referenced
Reference In Code
Number Title Section Number
ASCE 31-03 Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings 3405.6.1,
TABLE 3405.6.1
3405.2.4.2,
TABLE 3405.6.2
ASCE 41-06 Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings 3405.6.1,
Including Supplement No. 1 TABLE 3405.6.1
3405.6.2,
TABLE 3405.6.2
(t) Chapter 35 Referenced Standards of the 2010 California Building Code is
hereby amended by adding the second paragraph to read:
For revisions to NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 24, and 72, refer to Fire Code
Amendments Chapter 47 Referenced Standards.
SECTION 6, Section 8105 of Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
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8105 ADOPTION OF STATE HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
The California Historical Building Code, 2010 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council, shall be and become the Historical Code of the City
of Tustin, providing alternative building regulations for the rehabilitation,
preservation, restoration or relocation of buildings or structures designated as
historical buildings by Federal, State, County, or City laws and/or regulations.
The California Historical Building Code is on file for public examination in the
office of the Building Official.
SECTION 7, Chapter Z of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:
CHAPTER2
MECHANICAL CODE
8200 ADOPTION OF 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL
CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Mechanical Code, 2010 Edition,
based on the 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the
Mechanical Code of the City of Tustin, regulating and controlling the design,
construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and
maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators
and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances. The 2010 California
Mechanical Code is on file for public examination in the office of the Building
Official.
8201 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
The 2010 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby adopted with no
amendments.
SECTION 8, Chapter 3 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:
CHAPTER 3
PLUMBING CODE
8300 ADOPTION OF 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Plumbing Code, 2010 Edition,
based on the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the
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Plumbing Code of the City of Tustin, regulating erection, installation, alteration,
repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of plumbing systems within
the City of Tustin. The 2010 California Plumbing Code will be on file for public
examination in the office of the Building Official.
8301 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
a. Section 604 of the 2010 California Plumbing Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 604.1.2 to read:
604.1.2 All metallic pipe, fittings and parts of fixtures buried in the ground shall be
protected by at least 40 mils plastic sleeve or equivalent wrapping. Ferrous
piping shall not be permitted under floor slab within a building.
b. Section 1209.5 of the 2010 California Plumbing Code is hereby amended
by adding Section 1209.5.1.4 to read:
1209.5.1.4 Approved Polyethylene or other pipe material approved for
underground installation shall be used in exterior buried piping systems.
SECTION 9, Chapter 4 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:
CHAPTER4
ELECTRICAL CODE
8400 ADOPTION OF 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2010 Edition,
based on the 2008 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire
Protection Association, shall be and become the Electrical Code of the City of
Tustin, regulating all installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other
operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances
on premises within the City of Tustin. The 2010 California Electrical Code is on file
for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
8401 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
The 2010 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Article 300.5 of the 2010 California Electrical Code is hereby amended, by
the addition of a new subsection (L) to read:
300.5(L) Earth within the City of Tustin is corrosive, unless the permittee
proves to the satisfaction of the Building Official the earth in the specific project
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area is not corrosive for the installation of the above noted electrical items in
contact with or buried in the earth. Unless otherwise authorized by the Building
Official, all such items embedded in the ground shall be protected by at least
double, spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape (total 40 mils
cover), or approved equal.
(b) Article 310.2(6) of the 2010 California Electrical Code is hereby amended by
adding a second paragraph to read:
Copper wire shall be used for wiring size No. 4/o and smaller in all installation.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for
feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be
ensured.
SECTION 10, Chapter 9A of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:
CHAPTER 9A
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
A8900 ADOPTION OF 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the 2010 California Existing Building Code
Appendix A-1, based on the 2009 International Existing Building Code as published
by the International Code Council, shall be and become the Existing Building Code
of the City of Tustin for regulating existing unreinforced masonry bearing wall
buildings in the City. The 2010 California Existing Building Code will be on file for
public examination in the office of the Building Official.
A8901 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
The 2010 Edition of the California Existing Building Code is hereby adopted with
no amendments.
SECTION 11, Chapter 1A of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby added to read
as follows:
A8100 ADOPTION OF THE 2010 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Residential Code, 2010 Edition,
based on the 2009 International Residential Code as published by the International
Code Council, shall be and become the Residential Building Code of the City of
Tustin, providing for the enforcement of the construction, alteration, movement,
enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance, removal and demolition of every detached one-and two-family
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dwelling, townhouse not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a
separate means of egress and structures accessory thereto. The 2010 California
Residential Code will be on file for public examination in the Community
Development Department.
A8101 Amendment to the 2010 Edition of the California Residential Code
(a) Section R301.2 of the 2010 California Residential Code is hereby
amended by revising Table R301.2(1) to read:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
GROUND Speed SEISMIC Frost WINTER ICE BARRIER AIR MEAN
SNOW ° opographic DESIGN line Termite DESIGN UNDERLAYMENT FLOOD FREEZING ANNUAL
LOAD m h effects " CATEGORY eatherin De th ° ` TEMP ` REQUIRED n HAZARDS s INDEX' TEMP'
NFIP Maps
164,168,
169, 277,
278, 279,
281, 282,
and 283 in
Community
235
Very December
Zero 85 No D, or E Ne li ible 0" Heav 43 No 3, 2009 0 60
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the
structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering
index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering
Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34,
C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1).
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on
whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map
[Figure R301.2(4)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on asite-specific basis in
accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined
by the Building Official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from
Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the
National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of
flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and
dates of all currently effective FIRMs and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority
having jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and
R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the
jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index {BF-
days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center
data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrnl.
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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. n oaa. gov/fpsf. htm I.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural
damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
(b) Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems of the 2010
California Residential Code is hereby amended to read:
See City of Tustin adopted California Fire Code, Section 5130 et al.
(c) Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems of
the 2010 California Residential Code is hereby amended to read: (For 1
and 2 family dwellings)
See City of Tustin California Fire Code Secfion 5130 et al.
(d) Section R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing of the 2010 California Residential
Code is hereby amended by deleting the exception.
(e) Section R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations of the 2010 California
Residential Code is hereby amended by deleting the exception.
(f) Section R902.1 of the 2010 California Residential Code is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with
materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or
B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A
or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in
accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick,
masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.
2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or
sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate
installed on noncombustible decks.
(g) Section R902.1.3 of the 2010 California Residential Code is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:
R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof
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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 afire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
(h) Section R902.2, first paragraph of the 2010 California Residential Code is
hereby amended to read:
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 or B roofs.
(i) Chapter 44 Referenced Standards of the 2010 California Residential Code is
hereby amended by adding the second paragraph to read:
For revisions to NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 24, and 72, refer to Fire Code
Amendments Chapter 47 Referenced Standards.
SECTION 12, Chapter 1 B of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby added to read
as follows:
B8100 ADOPTION OF THE 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Green Building Standards Code,
2010 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, shall be and become
the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Tustin, providing for the
administration and enforcement of the planning, design, operation, construction,
use and occupancy of every newly constructed buildings or structures. The 2010
California Green Building Standards Code will be on file for public examination in
the Community Development Department.
B8101 Amendment to the 2010 Edition of the California Green Building Standards
Code
(a) Section 202 Definitions of the 2010 California Green Building Standards
Code is hereby amended to add the following definition:
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 of the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
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Irrigation controllers.
landscaping provided and
comply with the following:
Automatic irrigation system controllers for
installed at the time of final inspection and shall
Controllers shall be weather- or soil moisture-based irrigation
controllers that automatically adjust irrigation in response to
changes in plants' needs as weather conditions change.
2. Weather-based controllers without integral rain sensors or
communication systems that account for local rainfall shall
have a separate wired or wireless rain sensor which connects
of communicates with the controller(s). Soil moisture-based
controllers are not required to have rain sensor input.
SECTION 13, Chapter 5 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety without replacement.
SECTION 14, Section 8106 of Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
8106 ADOPTION OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendix
A as published by the International Code Council, shall be and become the
Property Maintenance Code of the City of Tustin, providing regulations for the
maintenance of buildings and properties. The International Property
Maintenance Code is on file for public examination in the office of the Building
Official.
SECTION 15, Section 8107 of Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
8107 ADOPTION OF UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as
published by the International Code Council, shall be and become the Code of
the City of Tustin, providing regulations for requirements for the repair, vacate, or
demolition of buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life,
limb, health, moral, property, safety, or welfare of the general public or their
occupants. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is on
file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin
held on the _`" day of , 2010.
JERRY AMANTE
Mayor
Pamela Stoker
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR ORDINANCE NO
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of
the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1386 was duly and
regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 16t" day
of November, 2010 and was given its second reading, passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on the _t" day of , 2010 by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 1387
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1 OF
ARTICLE 5 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AS AMENDED THERETO.
The City Council of the City of Tustin does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 5130 of Chapter 1 of Article 5 of the Tustin City Code is deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:
5130 ADOPTED
An ordinance of the City of Tustin adopting the California Fire Code, 2010 Edition,
based on the 2009 International Fire Code, regulating and governing the
safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the
storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and
from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and
premises in the City of Tustin; providing for the issuance of permits and collection
of fees therefor; repealing Ordinance No. 1345 of the City of Tustin and all other
ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations and governing the safeguarding of life
and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling
and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions
hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as
herein provided, the following fire codes subject to the modifications set forth in this
Chapter, are hereby adopted: the California Fire Code, 2010 Edition, based on the
2009 International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council as
amended by this chapter shall constitute the Fire Code (Fire Code) of the City of
Tustin. Where the California Cade of Regulations and State Building Standards
Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Fire Code, State regulations
shall prevail over the Fire Code.
One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are on file in the office
of the fire code official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1}
and are made available for public inspection.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above-referenced construction codes, all fees
for services provided pursuant to the Fire Code shall not take effect until a
resolution for such fees is adopted by the Orange County Fire Authority Board of
Directors.
SECTION 2. Section 5131 of Chapter 1 of Article 5 of the Tustin City Code is deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:
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5131 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
5131.01 Chapter 1, Scope and Administration, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 105.6.29 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety
and replaced 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 m3) 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.
(b) Section 105.6.35 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby deleted without
replacement.
(c) Section 109.3 of the 2010 California Fire Code is amended to read 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.
(d) Section 109.3 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 109.3.2 to read:
109.3.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.3.3, 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.
(e) Section 109.3 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 109.3.3 to read:
109.3.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate
a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a
duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this
code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
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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
5131.02 Chapter 2, Definitions, of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby
adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 202 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding
"Flow-line", "Hazardous Fire Area" and replacing "High-Rise Building" to
read:
202 General Definitions
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.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. In other than Group I-2 occupancies "high-rise
buildings" as used by this Code:
1. "Existing high-rise structure" means ahigh-rise structure, the
construction of which commenced or completed prior to July 1, 1974
2. "High-rise structure" means every building of any type of
construction or occupancy having floor used for human occupancy located
more than55 feet above the lowest floor level having building access
except buildings used as hospitals as defined by the Health and Safety
Code Section 1250.
3. "New high-rise structure" means ahigh-rise structure, the
construction of which commenced on or after July 1, 1974
5131.03 Chapter 3, General Precautions Against Fire, of the 2010 California Fire
Code is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
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(a) Section 304.1.2 (b) (7) of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby
amended by adding Section "(E)" to read:
(E) OCFA Vegetation Management Guideline.
(b) Section 305 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 305.5 to read:
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'/2 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.
(c) Section 318 is hereby added to read as follows:
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 astate-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.
(d) Section 319 is hereby added to read 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:
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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.
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.
(e) Section 320 is hereby added to read 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.
(f) Section 321 is hereby added to read 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:
Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
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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.
(g) Section 322 is hereby added to read 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 and maintained in effective working order, or the
engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exception:
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
California Vehicle Code.
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
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.
(h) Section 323 is hereby added to read 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
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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.
(i) Section 324 is hereby added to read 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 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.
Q) Section 325 is hereby added to read 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, orforest-covered area. Permanent
barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used
for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material.
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325.1 Outdoor fire permits. Outdoor fire permits shall incorporate such
terms and conditions which will reasonab{y 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.
5131.04 Chapter 4, Emergency Planning and Preparedness, of the 2010
California Fire Code is hereby adopted and amended by deleting Sections 404, 405,
406, and 408.
5131.05 Chapter 5, Fire Service Features, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 503.1.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is amended by adding
Exception 4 to read:
Exception:
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.
(b) Section 503.2.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of the section to read:
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.
(c) Section 503.2.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 503.2.1.1 to read:
503.2.1.1 Hazardous Areas. In areas defined as State Responsibility Area:
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and Local Responsibility Area:
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Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Area, as adopted by the local
agencies, the minimum fire apparatus road width shall be 28 feet (8.53 m).
Exception: When the road serves no more than 3 dwelling units and the
road does not exceed 150 feet (45.7 m) in length, the road width may be
24 feet (7.3 m).
(d) Section 503.4 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of the section to read:
Speed Bumps and speed humps shall be approved prior to installation.
(e) Section 503.6 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of the section to read:
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.
(f) Section 505.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have
approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building
identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the
street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with
their background. 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.
(g) Section 507.5.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety
and replaced as follows:
507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than
the distance allowed for in APPENDIX C -FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS
AND DISTRIBUTION from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or
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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).
(h) Section 510.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in buildings. All new buildings
shall have radio coverage for emergency responders in accordance with
the City's In-Building Public Safety Radio System Coverage ordinance
(Ordinance 1337).
Exceptions: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio
coverage system is not needed.
(i) Section 510.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby deleted without
replacement.
5131.06 Chapter 6, Building Service and Systems, of the 2010 California Fire
Code is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 604.2.15.1.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby deleted
and replaced as follows:
[B] 604.2.15.1.1 Standby power loads. The following loads are classified
as standby power loads:
Smoke control system.
2. Fire pumps.
3. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with
Section 3003 of the California Building Code.
(b) Section 604.2.15.2.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended
by adding item 6 to read:
6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof
enclosures.
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(c) Section 606.8 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced 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 transmit a signal to an
approved location.
(d) Section 606.10.1.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of the section to read:
The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately
outside of the machinery room and in a secure metal box or equivalent
and marked as Emergency Controls.
(e) Section 608.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of the section to read:
Indoor charging of electric carts/cars with more than 50 gallons (189 L)
shall comply with Section 608.10.
(f) Section 608 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 608.10 to read:
608.10 Indoor charging of electric cartslcars. 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 shalt 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
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(g) Section 610 is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 610
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
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.
5131.07 Chapter 7, Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction, of the 2010 California
Fire Code is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.08 Chapter 8, Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings, of the
2010 California Fire Code -only the Sections and Subsections listed below are adopted
herein:
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
5131.09 Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 903.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced as
follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings
and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions
exists
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of
Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, an automatic fire-extinguishing system
shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area
exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2) as defined in Section 202, regardless
of fire areas or allowable area.
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Exception: Group R-3 occupancies. Group R-3 occupancies shall comply
with Section 903.2.8.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this
code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing
building when an addition occurs and when one of the following conditions
exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and
the resulting building area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2) as
defined in Section 202; or
b. When an addition exceeds 2,000 square feet (186 m2) and the
resulting building area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2) as
defined in Section 202.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies
(b) Section 903.3.1.1.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended
by revising Exception 4 to read:
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.
(c) Section 903.4 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
modifying Exception 1, deleting Exceptions 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.
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5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge
sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
(d) Section 904.3.5 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
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.
(e) Section 905.4 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding items 7 and 8 to read:
7. The centerline of the 2.5 inch (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 at the grade
level or a 2.5 inch (64 mm) hose outlets. 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 and need not meet other
requirements of this code.
(f) Section 907.2.13 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
as follows:
907.2.13 High-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55
feet (16 769 mm) above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle
access and Group I-2 occupancies having floors located more than 75
feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level fire department vehicle access.
High-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55 feet (16
769 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and
Group I-2 occupancies having floors located more than 75 feet (22 860
mm) above the lowest level fire department vehicle access shall be
provided with an automatic smoke detection in accordance with Section
907.2.13.1, a fire department communication system in accordance with
Section 907.2.13.2 and an emergency voice/alarm communication system
in accordance with Section 907.6.2.2.
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Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22
and Section 412 of the California Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the
California Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with
Section 303.1 of the California Building Code.
4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section
503.1.1 of the California Building Code.
5. In Group I-2 and R-2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a
constantly attended location and general occupant notification shall be
broadcast by the emergency voice/alarm communication system.
(g) Section 907.4.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
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.
(h) Section 907.6.2.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
as follows:
907.6.2.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication system. Emergency
voicelalarm communication systems required by this code shall be
designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72. The operation of any
automatic fire detector, sprinkler water-flow device or manual fire alarm
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box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions
giving approved information and directions for a general or staged
evacuation in accordance with the building's plans required by Section
404. In high-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55
feet, and Group I-2 occupancies having floors located more than 75 feet
(22 860 mm) above the lowest level fire department vehicle access, the
system shall operate on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above
and the floor below. Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by
paging zones. At a minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows:
1. Elevator groups.
2. Exit stairways.
3. Each floor.
4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
5. Dwelling Units in apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group I-1 and R-2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a
constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be
broadcast over the overhead page.
(i) Section 907.7.3.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
as follows:
907.7.3.2 High-rise buildings. In high-rise buildings having occupied floors
located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access and Group I-2 occupancies having occupied
floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level fire
department vehicle access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for
all of the following types of alarm-initiating devices where provided:
1. Smoke detectors
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices
3. Manual fire alarm boxes
4. Other approved types of automatic detection devices or
suppression systems
(j) Section 910.3.2.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
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 aheat-responsive
device rated at least 100° F above the operating temperature of the
sprinkler, unless otherwise approved.
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5131.10 Chapter 10, Means of Egress, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.11 Chapter 11, Aviation Facilities, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 1102.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following definitions:
APPROACH-DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it
approaches or departs from the landing pad.
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (FREE). A landing
area on the roof of a high rise building that is not intended to function as a
heliport or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical
helicopters engaged in emergency operations.
SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is free
of obstructions.
TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad
centered within the surrounding safety area.
(b) Section 1108 is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 1108
Emergency Helicopter Landin_g Facility (FREE)
1108.1 General. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy
having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 ft above
the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access shall have a rooftop
emergency helicopter landing facility (FREE) in a location approved by the
fire code official for use by fire, police, and emergency medical helicopters
only.
1108.1.1 Rooftop Landing Pad. The landing pad shall be 50 ft. x 50 ft. or a
50 ft. diameter circle that is pitched or sloped to provide drainage away
from access points and passenger holding areas at a slope of 0.5 percent
to 2 percent. The landing pad surface shall be constructed of approved
non-combustible, nonporous materials. It shall be capable of supporting a
helicopter with a maximum gross weight of 15,000 lbs. For structural
design requirements, see California Building Code.
1108.1.2 Approach-Departure Path. The emergency helicopter landing
facility shall have two approach-departure paths separated from each
other by at least 90 degrees. No objects shall penetrate above the
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approach-departure paths. The approach-departure path begins at the
edge of the landing pad, with the same width or diameter as the landing
pad and is a rising slope extending outward and upward at a ratio of eight
feet horizontal distance for every one foot of vertical height.
1108.1.3 Safety Area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level with the
landing pad surface and shall extend 25 ft in all directions from the edge of
the landing pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of the safety
area.
1108.1.4 Safety Net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than 30
in. (2'-6") above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horizontal safety net
capable of supporting 25 Ibs/psf shall be provided around the perimeter of
the landing pad. The inner edge of the safety net attached to the landing
pad shall be slightly dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than 18 in.) below
the pad elevation. The safety net shall slope upward but the outer safety
net edge shall not be above the elevation of the landing pad.
1108.1.5 Take-off and Landing Area. The takeoff and landing area shall
be free of obstructions and 100 ft. x 100 ft. or 100 ft. diameter.
1108.1.6 Wind Indicating Device. An approved wind indicating device shall
be provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the approach-
departure paths.
1108.1.7 Special Markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall
be marked as indicated in Figure 1108.1.7.
1108.1.8 EHLF Exits. Two stairway exits shall be provided from the landing
platform area to the roof surface. For landing areas less than 2,501 square
feet in area, the second exit may be a fire escape or ladder leading to the
roof surface below. The stairway from the landing facility platform to the
floor below shall comply with CFC 1009.4.2 for riser height and tread depth.
Handrails shall be provided, but shall not extend above the platform
surface.
1108.1.9 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be extended to
the roof level on which the EHLF is located. All portions of the EHLF area
shall be within 150 feet of a 2.5-inch outlet on a Class I or III standpipe.
1108.1.10 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher
having a minimum 80-B: C rating shall be provided and located near the
stairway or ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher cabinets shall not
penetrate the approach-departure paths, or the safety area. Installation,
inspection, and maintenance of extinguishers shall be in accordance with
the CFC, Section 906.
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1108.1.11 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters is
prohibited.
Figure 1108.1.7 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
20' Inside Diameter
2' Line Widt~t~
Red in Color ~
50'
1X5
Numbers:
10' High
2' Line
Red in Color
Address Numbers: Touchdown ~
5' High, 1' Line Width Pacl Boundary
Black in Color 1' in Width
~-.12345 Red in Color
r- 50'
1 . The preferred background iswt~ite or tan.
2. The circled, red numbers indicate the allowable weight that the facility is capable
of supporting in thousands of pounds.
3. The numbers shall be oriented towards the preferred flight (typically facing the
prevailing vwnd).
5131.12 Chapter 12, Dry Cleaning, of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby
adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.13 Chapter 13 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations of the 2010
California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.14 Chapter 14, Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition, of the 2010
California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
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5131.15 Chapter 15, Flammable Finishes, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.16 Chapter 16, Fruit and Crop Ripening, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.17 (Reserved)
5131.18 Chapter 18, Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, of the 2010 California
Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.19 Chapter 19, Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities, of the 2010
California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 1901 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of Section 1901.2 to read:
For Miscellaneous Combustible Storage Permit, see Section 105.6.29.
(b) Section 1908.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
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.
(c) Section 1908.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
as follows:
1908.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground or
other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval
from fire code official is obtained before transferring products to the site.
(d) Section 1908.3 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
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.
(e) Section 1908 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of Section 1908.7 to read:
Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to
maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down
burning/smoldering areas.
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(f) Section 1908.9 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
as follows:
1908.9 Material-handling equipment. All material handling equipment
operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and
maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material-handling
equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material,
wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting operations.
5131.20 Chapter 20, Manufacture of Organic Coatings, of the 2010 California
Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.21 Chapter 21, Industrial Ovens, of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby
adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.22 Chapter 22, Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, of the
2010 California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.23 Chapter 23, High-Piled Combustible Storage, of the 2010 California Fire
Code is hereby adopted in its entirely with the following amendments:
(a) Section 2308 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding the following statement to the end of Section 2308.3 to read:
In double-row racks apallet/commodity stop shall be provided along the
longitudinal flue space at each level. The stop shall be steel or other
ferrous material '/4 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.
(b) Table 2308.3 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced as
follows:
TABLE 2308.3: REQUIRED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGE
SPRINKLER AT THE CEILING IN-RACK SPRINKLERS
RACK FIRE SPRINKLER WITH OR WITHOUT MINIMUM IN- AT EVERY TIER
PROTECTION RACK SPRINKLERS
CONFIGURATION Storage Height 5 25 feet > 25 feet An
Hei
ht
y
g
0 lion 1 0 lion 2
Size ° 3 inch NA 3 inch NR
Transverse
Single-row Rack Flue Space Vertically NR NA Yes NA
Ali ned
Longitudinal Flue Space NR NA NR NR
NON-SPRINKLERED
Any Height
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Transverse Size ° 6 inch e, ` 3 inch 3 inch NR
Double-row Rack Flue Space Vertically NR NR Yes NA
Ali ned
Longitudinal Flue Space NR 6 inch 6 inch NR
Transverse Size ° 6 inch ` NA 6 inch NR
Multi-row Rack Flue Space Vertically NR NA Yes NA
Ali ned
Longitudinal Flue Space NR NA NR NR
NR = "not required." NA means "not applicable."
a Three-inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided at least every 10 feet where
ESFR sprinkler protection is provided.
b Random variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstruct water
penetration.
Transverse flue space shall be maintained by mechanical means as approved.
Fig 2308.3 -Chain Link Attachment Method Detail - NTS
5131.24 Chapter 24, Tents, Canopies, and Other Membrane Structures, of the
2010 California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.25 Chapter 25, Tire Rebuilding & Tire Storage, of the 2010 California Fire
Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
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5131.26 Chapter 26, Welding and Other Hot Work, of the 2010 California Fire
Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.27 Chapter 27, Hazardous Materials -General Provisions, of the 2010
California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirely with the following amendments:
(a) Section 2701.5.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
as follows:
2701.5.2 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:
Product Name
2. Component
3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number
4. Location where stored or used.
5. Container size
6. Hazard classification
7. Amount in storage
8. Amount in use-closed systems
9. Amount in use-open systems.
(b) Table 2703.1.1(1) of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
deleting Footnote K without replacement.
(c) Section 2703.1.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 2703.1.1.1 to read:
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.
(d) Section 2703.5 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
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,
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dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit and at specific
entrances and locations designated by the fire code official.
5131.28 Chapter 28, Aerosols, of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby
adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.29 Chapter 29, Combustible Fibers, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.30 Chapter 30, Compressed Gases, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.31 Chapter 31, Corrosive Materials, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.32 Chapter 32, Cryogenic Fluids, of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby
adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:
(a) Section 3203.4.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended to
read:
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.
5131.33 Chapter 33, Explosives and Fireworks, of the 2010 California Fire Code
is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 3301 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 3301.2 to read:
3301.2 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling
of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks
1.3G is prohibited.
Exception -Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an
electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a
licensed pyrotechnic operator.
(b) Section 3301 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 3301.3 to read:
3301.3 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority
to seize, take, remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or
handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any
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seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all
applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
(c) Section 3308.1 of the 2010 California Fire Code is deleted and replaced
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.
(d) Section 3308 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 3308.2 to read:
3308.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
5131.34 Chapter 34, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, of the 2010 California
Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendment.
(a) Section 3404.2.3.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code deleted and replaced
as follows:
3404.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons (379 L) in
capacity, which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the
storage of Class I, II or III liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying
the material therein. Placards shall be in accordance with the Orange
County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines.
5131.35 Chapter 35, Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids, of the
2010 California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.36 Chapter 36, Flammable Solids, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.37 Chapter 37, Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials, of the 2010 California Fire
Code is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendment.
(a) Exception No. 1 of Section 3704.2.2.7, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
deleted and replaced as follows:
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Exception:
1. Toxic gases -storage/use. Treatment systems are not required for
toxic gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700
pounds (772 Kg) water capacity when the following are provided:
1.1 A listed or approved gas detection system with a sensing
interval not exceeding 5 minutes.
1.2 For storage, valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet
plugs or 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.
5131.38 Chapter 38, Liquefied Petroleum Gases, of the 2010 California Fire
Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.39 Chapter 39, Organic Peroxides, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.40 Chapter 40, Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids,
of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.41 Chapter 41, Pyrophoric Materials, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.42 Chapter 42, Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics, of the 2010 California
Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.43 Chapter 43, Unstable (Reactive) Materials, of the 2010 California Fire
Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.44 Chapter 44, Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids, of the 2010 California
Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.45 Chapter 45, Marinas, of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby adopted
in its entirety with the following amendments:
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(a) Section 4503.7 of the 2010 California Fire Code is amended by adding the
following to the end of the section to read:
A monument sign shall be installed at each gate designating slip and
mooring spaces in contrasting colors.
(b) Section 4504.2 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding section 4504.2.2 to read:
4504.2.2 Standpipes. All standpipes exposed to the outside elements
shall be painted for corrosion protection.
Exception: Stainless Steel (316 Grade) Standpipes
5131.46 Chapter 46, Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings, of the
2010 California Fire Code -only the following Sections and Subsections listed below
are adopted:
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
5131.47 Chapter 47, Referenced Standards, of the 2010 California Fire Code is
hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) NFPA 13, 2010, Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended to read:
Section 6.8.3 of the 2010 NFPA 13 is deleted and replaced as follows:
6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved
type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 '/2" inlets. The
location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a
public hydrant. The 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
'/Z" inlets shall be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of a
private fire hydrant when approved by the chief.
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Section 8.3.3.1 of the 2010 NFPA 13 is deleted and replaced 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 of the 2010 NFPA 13 is hereby amended by adding
Section 8.17.1.1.1 to read:
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 of the 2010 NFPA 13 is deleted and replaced 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.
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Section 11.1.1 of the 2010 NFPA 13 is hereby amended by adding Section
11.1.1.2 to read:
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 of the 2010 NFPA 13 is hereby amended by adding
Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 to read:
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 22.1.3 (43) of the 2010 NFPA 13 is deleted and replaced 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.
(b) NFPA 13R, 2010 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby
amended as follows:
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Section 6.16.1 of the 2010 NFPA 13R is deleted and replaced as follows:
6.16.1 A local water-flow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler
systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water-
flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies
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 of the 2010 NFPA 13R is deleted and replaced 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 of the 2010 NFPA 13R is hereby amended by adding Section
6.6.9 to read:
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.
(c) 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 of the 2010 NFPA 13D is hereby amended by adding Section
4.1.5 and Subsections 4.1.5.1 through 4.1.5.4 to read:
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4.1.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
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.
4.1.5.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and
temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property.
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).
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 of the 2010 NFPA 13D is deleted and replaced 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 of the 2010 NFPA 13D is deleted and replaced as follows:
7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the
riser assembly.
Section 7.6 of the 2010 NFPA 13D is deleted 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.
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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 of the 2010 NFPA 13D is hereby amended by adding Section
8.6.4.2 to read:
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
(d) NFPA 14, 2007 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.4.5.4.1 of the 2007 NFPA 14 is deleted 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 of the 2007 NFPA 14 is deleted 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.
(e) NFPA 24, 2010 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 5.9.1.3 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is deleted and replaced as follows:
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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 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is hereby amended by adding
Sections 5.9.1.3.1 and 5.9.1.3.2 to read:
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.
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 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is deleted and replaced as follows:
6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be
painted OSHA red.
Sections 6.2.11 (5} and 6.2.11 (7) of the 2010 NFPA 24 are hereby deleted
without replacement:
Section 6.2.11 (6) of the 2010 NFPA 24 is deleted and replaced as follows:
6.2.11 (6) Control valves in a one-hour fire-rated room accessible
from the exterior.
Section 6.3 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is hereby amended by adding Section
6.3.3 to read:
6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water
supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
Section 10.1.6 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is hereby amended by adding Section
10.1.6.3 to read:
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.
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Exception: 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.3.5.2 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is deleted and replaced 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 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is hereby amended by adding Section
10.3.5.3 to read:
10.3.5.3 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless
steel.
Section 10.6.3.1 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is deleted and replaced 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 of the 2010 NFPA 24 is deleted and replaced 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.
(f) NFPA 72, 2010 Edition National Fire Alarm Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 14.2.1.2.3 of the 2010 NFPA 72 is deleted and replaced 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 23.8.2.2 of the 2010 NFPA 72 is deleted and replaced 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,
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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 of the 2010 NFPA 72 is hereby deleted without
replacement:
Section 26.2.3.1 of the 2010 NFPA 72 is deleted and replaced 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.
5131.48 Chapter 48, Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound
Stages, Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations, of the 2010
California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments.
5131.49 Chapter 49, Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas, of
the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
(a) Section 4906.3 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section (5) to read:
(5) OCFA Vegetation Management Guideline.
(b) Sections 4908 and 4909 are hereby added to read as follows:
4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new
buildings to be built or installed in hazardous fire areas shall comply with the
following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval
of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of the Orange County Fire Authority Vegetation
Management Guidelines.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior 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.
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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.
5131. AB Appendix B of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby adopted in its
entirety with the following amendment:
(a) Section B105 of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby amended by
adding Section B105.1 to read:
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow
duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings having afire-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 afire-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.
5131. ABB Appendix BB of the 2010 California Fire Code is adopted in its
entirety without amendments.
5131. AC Appendix C of the 2010 California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
5131. ACC Appendix CC of the 2010 California Fire Code is adopted in its
entirety without amendments.
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 Tustin 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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
held on the _ t" day of , 2010.
JERRY AMANTE
Mayor
PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN
CERTIFICATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1387
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of
the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1387 was duly and
regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 161h day
of November, 2010 and was given its second reading, passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on the _t" day of , 2010 by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk
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