HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1387 (2010)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 Code 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:
104.11.2 Obstructing operations
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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 Deftnitions
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:
(a) Section 304.1.2 (b) (7) of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby
amended by adding Section "(E)" to read:
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(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:
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.
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3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of the Orange County Fire Authority Vegetation
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.
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.
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(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
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.
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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.
(j) 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.
325.1 Outdoor fire permits. Outdoor fire permits shall incorporate such
terms and conditions which will reasonably safeguard public safety and
property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon
hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:
1. When predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH at the ground
level, or a red flag condition has been declared,
2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch
and tend such fire, or
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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:
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:
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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
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).
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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.
(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.
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(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 carts/cars. Indoor charging of
electric carts/cars where the combined volume of all electric/cars battery
electrolyte exceeds 50 gallons shall comply with following:
1. Spill control and neutralization shall be provided and comply with
Section 608.5.
2. Room ventilation shall be provided and comply with Section 608.6.1
3. Signage shall be provided and comply with Section 608.7
4. Smoke detection shall be provided and comply with Section 907.2
(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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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(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.
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.
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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
voice/alarm 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
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:
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1. Smoke detectors
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices
3. Manual fire alarm boxes
4. Other approved types of automatic detection devices or
suppression systems
Q) 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.
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
Emer_gency 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
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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
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.
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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.
1108.1.11 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters is
prohibited.
Figure 11 U8.1.7 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
20' Inside Diameter Numbers:
2' Line Widt~l~ 1 U' High
Red in Color ~ 2' Line
Red in Color
50'
1X5
Address Numbers: Touchdown --.,.
5' High, 1' Line Width Pad Boundary
Black in Color 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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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.
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.
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(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.
(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:
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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 NON-SPRINKLERED
PROTECTION RACK SPRINKLERS
CONFIGURATION Storage Height 5 25 feet > 25 f
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Option 1 Option 2 ee y
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Transverse Size ° 3 inch NA 3 inch NR
Single-row Rack Flue Space Vertically NR NA Yes NA
Ali ned
Longitudinal Flue Space NR NA NR NR
Size b 6 inch a' ` 3 inch 3 inch NR
Transverse
Double-row Rack Flue Space Vertically NR NR Yes NA NR
Ali ned
Longitudinal Flue Space NR 6 inch 6 inch NR
Size ° 6 inch ° NA 6 inch NR
Transverse
Multi-row Rack Flue Space Vertically
Ali ned NR NA Yes NA
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.
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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.
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:
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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,
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:
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(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
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.
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(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:
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.
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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:
(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:
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(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
'/2" inlets shall be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of a
private fire hydrant when approved by the chief.
Section 8.3.3.1 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
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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.
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:
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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:
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:
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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:
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
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fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices shall be required
to provide audibility throughout the structure. Sound levels in all
sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum
of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than
75 dBA. Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible
circuit (except for over-current protection) serving normally
operated appliances in the residence.
Exception:
1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed,
interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm
control panel.
2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310.9
are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.
Section 8.6.4 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
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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:
5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall be of an approved type
and contain a minimum of two 2 '/2 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:
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10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be
coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected
with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall
extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with
2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does
not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.3.5.2 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:
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23.8.2.2 Except as permitted in 23.8.2.3, the fire alarm systems
components shall be permitted to share control equipment or shall
be able to operate as stand-along subsystems, but in any case,
they shall be arranged to function as a single system and send a
single signal to a central, remote, or proprietary station.
Section 23.8.2.3 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.
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5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in
accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement
process outlined in the Fire Code.
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 for the City of
Tustin on this 7t" day of December, 2010.
ATTEST:
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 five (5); that the above and foregoing Ordinance No.
1387 was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 7t" day of December, 2010 by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
Amante, Nielsen, Gavello, Gomez, Murray (5)
None (0)
None
(0)
(o>
PAMELA STOKER
CITY CLERK
None
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