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AGENDA REPORT City Manager
Finance Director /A
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
JEFFREY C PARKER, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 1435 AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF ARTICLES 5
AND 8 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2013 EDITIONS OF
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, RELATED MODEL CODES
WITH APPENDICES, AND CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, AND
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS THERETO
Every three years, the State of California Building Standards Commission selects and adopts
new construction regulations substantially based on nationally published model codes (although
some codes /regulations have not been updated by the State as noted below). Collectively,
these State regulations are known as the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24,
Building Standards Code. State law requires the 2013 California Building Standards Code to
apply to all cities within California effective January 1, 2014.
However, the State of California's Health and Safety Code permits local governments to adopt
amendments to the California Building Standards Code with appropriate findings that are based
upon local climactic, geological or topographical conditions that exist within their communities.
In addition, each adoption cycle the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and City staff work
together to recommend certain amendments to the State Building Standards Code that are
necessary to address local conditions in the City of Tustin.
City Council approval of Ordinance Nos. 1435 would adopt the 2013 Building Standards Code
with Appendices and supplemental regulations and approve the amendments recommended by
the OCFA and City staff.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 13 -79 setting forth findings as to local climatic, geographic or topographic
conditions within the City of Tustin which make it reasonably necessary to make certain
amendments to the 2013 Building Standards Code;
2. Introduce and have first reading of Ordinance No. 1435 and set it for second reading at the
Council's November 19, 2013 meeting.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The adoption of the proposed Codes will not have a direct fiscal impact on the City's budget.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIG PLAN
The proposal supports the implementation of Goal B within the city's Strategic Plan.
Goal B: Public Safety and Protection of Assets: Ensure Tustin is an attractive, safe, and
well maintained community in which people feel pride.
BACKGROUND
California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 requires the California Building Standards
Commission to adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 California
Code of Regulations) every three (3) years. The 2013 Edition of the California Code of
Regulations Title 24 becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2014. As in past code adoption
cycles, staff is again recommending adoption of regulations that are not part of the 2013
Building Standards Code, including the 1997 Uniform Housing Code, the 1997 Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the recently revised 2012 International Property
Maintenance Code to provide additional tools in preserving the City of Tustin's quality of life. If
approved, Ordinance No. 1435 would repeal the previously adopted 2010 California Building
Standards Code from the Tustin City Code Chapters and replace it with the proposed 2013
Building Standards Code. The Building Standards Codes proposed this cycle for adoption by
reference, with proposed amendments in Article 8 Chapter 1 of the Tustin City Code include the
following:
2013 California Building Code
2013 California Residential Code
2013 California Green Building Standards Code
2013 California Existing Building Code
2013 California Historical Building Code
2013 California Plumbing Code
2013 California Mechanical Code
2013 California Electrical Code
2013 California Fire Code
2012 International Property
Maintenance Code
1997 Uniform Housing Code
1997 Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
The State of California's Health and Safety Code permits local governments to adopt
amendments to the California Building Standards Code with appropriate findings that are based
upon local climactic, geological or topographical conditions that exist within their communities.
Each adoption cycle, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and City staff recommends
certain amendments to the State Building Standards Code deemed necessary to address local
conditions in the City of Tustin. Staff is recommending that certain changes and modifications
to the 2013 Editions of the California Building, Residential, Green Building Standards, Plumbing,
Electrical, and Fire Codes are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Tustin.
Many of the suggested amendments are intended to address regionally occurring earthquake
and fire hazards and to clarify local administrative procedures or subjects that are not covered
by the Codes or that are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property.
The proposed amendments are based upon and are consistent with the provisions found in the
2013 California Building Standards Code. Adoption of the 2013 Building Standards Code,
related model codes with appendices, supplemental regulations and amendments will provide
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engineers, architects, construction professionals, building and fire inspectors /officials, and plan
examiners with further clarification of the intent and the applicability of the California Building
Code necessary to address local conditions in the City of Tustin.
Resolution No. 13 -79 (Findings)
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council adopt findings clarifying
that local climactic, geological, topographical, or other conditions exist that warrant the adoption of
the proposed local amendments to the 2013 California Building Standards Code. Resolution
No. 13-79 has been prepared for City Council consideration prior to action on proposed Ordinance
No. 1435.
The Orange County Fire Authority and City Building Division staff have recommended that local
amendments be included with the adoption of the 2013 California Building Standards Code as
administrative or procedural in nature, to ensure consistency with previously adopted ordinances,
or that are intended to enhance life and fire safety due to local climatic, geographic or topographic
conditions within the City of Tustin. A table has been included in Resolution No. 13 -79 that
identifies the specific finding supporting each proposed amendment. Many of the suggested
amendments are intended to address regionally occurring earthquake and fire hazards and to
clarify local administrative procedures or subjects that are not covered by the Codes or that are
reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property.
Ordinance No. 1435 (2013 Building Standards Codes)
Ordinance No. 1435 has been prepared for City Council consideration to adopt the 2013 California
Building Standards Code, including the volumes identified above, related model codes with
appendices, supplemental regulations and amendments to apply to all new construction within the
City of Tustin. The previously adopted 2010 California Building Standards Code is proposed to be
repealed and removed from the Tustin City Code and replaced with the proposed 2013 Building
Standards Code. The proposed ordinance would consolidate the Fire Code and its amendments
previously contained in Tustin City Code Chapter 1 of Article 5 with the remaining Building
Standards Code elements so that all adopted Tustin building regulations and amendments are
contained within Tustin City Code Chapter 1 of Article 8 ( "Building Regulations "). The proposed
amendments are consistent with the Orange County Code Uniformity Group and are supported by
the Orange County Building Industry Association. Several proposed amendments are
administrative or procedural in nature and mostly ensure consistency with previously adopted
ordinances of the City.
It should be noted that the State - required replacement of the previously adopted 2010 Building
Standards Code with the proposed 2013 Building Standards Code will not change the legal
status of any lawfully constructed building(s); any permitted, ongoing construction project; or,
any proposed building(s) that are currently in plan check. All construction projects or projects
submitted for City plan check prior to January 1, 2014 may continue to proceed utilizing the
provisions of the adopted 2010 Building Standards Code as long as the project faithfully
continues to move forward toward completion. All lawfully constructed buildings built under any
previously adopted Building Standards Code are considered legal and conforming for the life of
the structures. The 2013 Building Standards Code and amendments proposed in Ordinance
No. 1435 will apply to all new construction projects submitted for plan check on or after January
1, 2014.
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OUTREACH
Staff has outreached to the Chamber of Commerce, the Building Industry Association of Orange
County, and on October 24, 2013 published a public notice in the Tustin News regarding
proposed Ordinance No. 1435. In addition, the City Attorney has reviewed and approved the
proposed ordinance amendment as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Proposed Ordinance No. 1435 is not a "project' under the California Environmental Quality Act
( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) and (5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Director of Community Development
Dana L. Ogdon, AIC
Assistant Director — Building
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 13 -79
2. Ordinance No. 1435
S: \Cdd\CCREPOR\8013 \Ord Nos 1435 Building Code updans.doc
Dennis Mcary, P.E., C.
Deputy Buitding Official
Attachment 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL
CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN WHICH MAKE
NECESSARY CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE
2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
The City Council of the City of Tustin finds and resolves as follows:
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of
Tustin shall adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or
changed requirements as are contained in the 2013 California Building Standards Code
adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to
make modifications or changes to the 2013 California Building Standards Code, which
are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic
conditions: and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City
Council, before making any modifications or changes to the 2013 California Building
Standards Code, shall make express findings that such changes or modifications are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions;
and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Orange County
Fire Authority (OCFA) have prepared Ordinance No. 1435 recommending that certain
changes and modifications be made to the 2013 California Building Standards Code
that are reasonably necessary as administrative or procedural in nature, or to ensure
consistency with previously adopted ordinances, or are intended to enhance life and fire
safety due to the following local conditions:
I. Climatic Conditions
A. Orange County and the City of Tustin are located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of
high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana)
winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common
to the area. Tustin's local climatic conditions may cause extreme drying of
vegetation and common building materials, and predispose all fuels,
including wood shingles, to rapid ignition and spread of fire. Untreated
wood roofs pose a serious fire hazard and aid the rapid spread of fires
when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of burning
wooden roofs become flying brands and are carried by the wind to other
locations and thereby spread fire quickly.
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B. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This
predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition
to directly damaging or destroying buildings, fires are also prone to disrupt
utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong
wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles could greatly
impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is
a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the
ground. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial
roads, and OCFA staffing constraints due to recent revenue - limiting state
legislation have made it difficult for the OCFA to establish additional fire
stations and provide manpower sufficient to concentrate fire companies
and personnel to control fires that may occur within high density apartment
or condominium buildings. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as
fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75
feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to
reach an incident scene. Additionally American Society of Civil Engineers
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and other Structures (ASCE -7),
Section 6, Figure 6 -2 Height Adjustment Table identifies a significant
increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. In
addition, OCFA equipment does not allow easy access to areas of
buildings greater than 55 feet above the level of OCFA vehicle access.
Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place
rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. Therefore, the proposed
amendments would require additional built -in on -site fire protection
systems that are needed to protect occupants and property until fire
fighting apparatus and personnel arrive on the scene. The added
protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features would
supplement normal OCFA response by providing immediate protection for
the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to
the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water
for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
C. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire
Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also
disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County.
D. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity
supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to
grow, the already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to
increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a
century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California.
Due to limited rainfall in the area, storage capacity limitations and rising
consumption needs, future water allocation is not fully dependable. It
would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a
lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of
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available water to floors in a fire. This necessitates the need for additional
on -site fire protection features.
II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the
foothills of Orange County, including Tustin. The elevation change caused
by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with
Orange County is built and will continue to build. With much of the
populated flatlands already built upon, future growth could occur in areas
with steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain.
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make
amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are
major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers
and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design
accompanied with occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and
landslides that at times may make an emergency access route
impassable. Tustin is part of this larger system and could be negatively
impacted during times of emergency.
C. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial roads, and
OCFA staffing constraints due to recent revenue - limiting state legislation
have made it difficult for the OCFA to locate additional fire stations and
provide manpower sufficient to concentrate fire companies and personnel
to control fires in high density apartment or condominium buildings. OCFA
equipment does not allow easy access to areas greater than 55 feet
above the level of the OCFA vehicle access. These conditions create the
need for built -in on -site fire protection systems to protect occupants and
property until fire fighting apparatus and personnel arrive on the scene
These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places
OCFA response time to fire occurrences potentially at risk, and makes it
necessary to provide automatic on -site fire - extinguishing systems and
implement other protection measures to protect occupants and property.
III Geographic Conditions
A. The City of Tustin is located in Seismic Design Category D or higher.
There are earthquake faults that run along both the northeastern and
southwestern boundaries of Orange County. The Newport- Inglewood
Fault Zone (NIFZ) which runs through Orange County was the source of
the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude, hypocenter
off Newport Beach coast), which took 120 lives, with areas damaged from
Laguna Beach to Marina del Rey and inland to Whittier, and poses one of
the greatest hazards to lives and property in the nation. Regional planning
to address issues related to earthquake reoccurrence is recommended by
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the State of California, Department of Conservation and Governor's Office
of Emergency Services. There was also an earthquake in December
1989, with the epicenter located near the City of Irvine. The fault on which
this quake occurred was unknown prior to this activity. The October 17,
1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in only one major San Francisco
fire in the Marina district, but when combined with the 34 other fires and
over 500 responses, the fire department was taxed to its full capabilities.
The Marina fire was difficult to contain because water mains supplying
water to the district burst during the earthquake. If more fires had been
ignited by the earthquake, it would have been difficult for the fire
department to contain them. Experts predict a major earthquake in the
Tustin area within the next 50 years. This situation creates the need for
both additional fire protection measures and automatic on -site fire
protection for building occupants since a multitude of fires may result from
breakage of gas and electric lines as a result of an earthquake. As noted
by the document Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the
Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Department of Conservation
states: "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards
of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe ";
B. In the event of local emergency conditions within the City of Tustin, traffic
and circulation congestion often places OCFA response time to fire
occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major
regional disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the
highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional
on -site protection for property occupants necessary.
C. The City of Tustin is located in the middle of the seismically active area
identified as Seismic Design Category D or higher. The viability of the
public water system would be questionable after a major seismic event.
This would leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack
of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any
available water to floors above the 55 -foot level. A severe seismic event
has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression
activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated
under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong
aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone
on upper floors.
D. Building Code Section 3402 and 3405 — Are intended to provide the tools
necessary to comply with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, ( "Stafford Act "). The Stafford Act
authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund
the repair and restoration of eligible government and non - profit facilities
damaged in a Presidential declared disaster. Section 406(e) of the
Stafford Act requires that the repair and restoration be "on the basis of the
design of such facility as it existed immediately prior to the major disaster
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and in conformity with current applicable codes, specifications and
standards." Provisions are the recommendation of the California Building
Official (CALBO) Emergency Preparedness Committee.
E. Soils throughout the Orange County posses corrosive properties that
reduce the expected usable life of metallic electrical conduits and water
services when metallic pipes come in contact with these soils
necessitating amendments to the code to protect public health and safety.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Tustin
resolves as follows:
Section 1: That certain changes and modifications to the 2013 California
Building Standards Code identified in proposed Ordinance No. 1435 are reasonably
necessary as administrative or procedural in nature, or to ensure consistency with
previously adopted ordinances, or are intended to enhance life and fire safety due to the
climatic, topographical, and /or geologic conditions cited below:
Amendments Proposed in Ordinance No. 1435
Findings as identified in
Sections 1, 11, or lll, above)
305.5, 323, 323.1, 324, 5003.1.1(1), 503.1.1.1, 5601.2,
1
5601.3, 5602, 5608.2
202, 403.1, 503.2.1, 503.2.1.1, 907.6.3.2, 2008,
II
2808.3, 2808.7
10.1.6.3, 10.3.6.2, 10.3.6.3, 10.6.3.1, 10.6.4, 3405,
III
Plumbing Code 604 and 1280.5, Electrical Code 300.5,
R403.1.3, R405.1
319, 320, 321, 322, 325, 907.6.5, 2808.9, 2808.11,
I, II
2808.11.1, 2808.11.2, 4906.3, 4908, 11.2.3.1.1.1,
23.2.1.1, 6.16.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.3.1, 4.1.3.3, 4.1.3.3, 4.1.3.4,
7.1.2, 7.6, 7.3.1.1, 412.7.6 — 412.7.6.13, 903.4,
903.3.5.3, 905.4,
608.1, 608.10
11, III
505.1, 903.2, 903.3.5.3, 903.4, 907.2.13, 907.3.1,
I, II, 111
907.5.2.2, 6004.2.2.7, 6.83, 8.3.3.1, 8.17.1.1.1,
11.1.1.2
Section 2: The Community Development Department shall file copies of
Resolution No. 13 -79 and Ordinance No. 1435 with the California Building Standards
Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
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PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
held on the 5th day of November, 2013.
ELWYN A. MURRAY
MAYOR
JEFFREY C. PARKER
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 13 -79
I, Jeffrey C. Parker„ 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; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 13 -79
was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 5th day of
November, 2013 by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
JEFFREY C. PARKER
CITY CLERK
Attachment 2
ORDINANCE NO. 1435
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF ARTICLES 5 AND 8
OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2013 EDITIONS OF
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, RELATED MODEL
CODES WITH APPENDICES, AND CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS, AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS THERETO
The City Council of the City of Tustin does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Article 5 "Fire Protection" of the Tustin City Code is
repealed and deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Chapters 1, 1A and 1B, and Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9A of Article 8
"Building Regulations" of the Tustin City Code are deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:
CHAPTER 1 - BUILDING CODES AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
8100 Building and Construction Codes Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescnb,ng regulations for the safe erection, constructoon,
enlargement, alteration, repair, improvement, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy,
equipment use, height, and area of buildings and structures within the City of Tustin, the
following building and construction codes, including certain supplemental regulations, and
subject to the local amendments set forth in this chapter, are adopted by reference as the
City of Tustin Building Codes and Construction Regulations:
The California Building Code, 2013 Edition, based on the 2012 International
Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including the
administration provisions included in Division II of Chapter 1 (Title 24, Part 1,
Volumes I and II);
The California Residential Code, 2013 Edition, based on the 2012 International
Residential Code as published by the International Code Council (Title 24, Part
2.5);
The Califomia Fire Code, 2013 Edition, based on the 2012 International Fire Code,
including Appendices A through CC. based on the 2012 International Fire Code
(Title 24 Part 9)-
The California Green Budding Standards Code, 2013 Edition (Title 24, Part 11);
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The California Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition, based on the 2012 Uniform Plumbing
Code as published by the Intemational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials (Title 24, Part 5);
The California Mechanical Code, 2013 Edition, based on the 2012 Uniform
Mechanical Code as published by the Intemational Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (Title 24, Part 4);
The California Electrical Code, 2013 Edition, based on the 2011 National Electrical
Code as published by the National Fire Protection Assoc ation (Title 24, Part 3);
The California His(orical Building Code, 2013 E.dition, based on the 2012
International Building Code as published by the International Code Council (Title
24, Part 8);
The California Existing Building Code 2013 Edition, based on the 2012 International
Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council (Title 24,
Part 10);
The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as published by the International
Conference of Building Officials;
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as
published by the International Code Counc l; and
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council.
Pursuant to State law, the City of Tustin has made certain amendments to the Califom:,a
Code of Regulations Title 24 California Building Standards Codes which are necessary to
address local climat °c, geological, or topographical conditions in the City of Tustin, as
identified In City Council Resolution No. 1:3 -79. Except as amended herein, where the
California Code of Regulations Title 24 Building Standards Codes differ from any sections
of the City's Building and Construction Regulations, the State regulations shall prevail.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above - referenced codes, all fees for services
provided pursuant to the City of Tustin Fire Code shall not take effect until a resolution for
such fees is adopted by the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors.
One (1) copy of all the above - referenced codes and standards is on file 'n the office of the
Building Official pursuant to Health and Safky Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made
available for public inspection at City Hall within the Community Development Department,
Building Division, during regular business hours.
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8101 AMENDMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE: PROVISIONS OF CHAPTE=R 1,
DIVISION II OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Chapter 1, Division II of the 2013 California Building Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.2 "Scope" of the 2013 California Building Code is 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; and 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 Bu;lding Code] in the Tustin City Code
and Ordinances shall mean the latest edition of the [California Building
Standards Code.]
(b) Section 103.1 "Intent" of the 2013 Californ a Building Code is amended by
adding the following to the end of the section to read:
Where referred to by this code, "building official" and "code 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.
(c) Section 104.6 "Right of entry" of the 2013 California Building Code is
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
here'n provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the Building Official for
the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code.
(d) Section 105.1 "Required" of the 2013 California Building Code is amended
by adding Sections 105.1.3, 105.1.3.1, 105.1.4, and 105.1.5 to read:
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105.1.3 Grading Permits. The Building Official may 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.
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 Buk'ld,ng 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 squar , 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
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permit is granted shall be specified in writing in the permit, or appended in
wnting 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, wntten 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 requ red work to be performed. Should the owner
and /or permittee refuse or fail therein, the Budding 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.
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.
(e) Section 105.2 "Work Exempt from Permit" of the 2013 California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
1. Section 105.2, "Building" Item 1 is 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) with no air conditioning, no
electrical, and no plumbing fixtures, 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 Ci- y Planning Div'sion 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.
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2. Section 1 05.2, "Building" Item 2 is amended to read:
25 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- nspection 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 amended to read:
3. 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.
(f) Section 105.3.2 "Time limitation of application" of the 2013 California
Bu Iding Code Es amended to read as follows:
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 piling 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 Bu -lding Official. When required by
State law or City ordinance, permit applications shall be amended to
comply with pertinent State laws and C;ty ordinances adopted subsequent
to the date of application.
Time limitation for permit applicaf on 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.
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(g) Section 105.5 "Expiration" of the 2013 California Budding Code is
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.
(h) The 2013 California Building Code is 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:
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 timeframe:
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.
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3. Definitions.
a. Remodeling. Residential remodeling construction is defaned
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 io 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 shall 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 subm;tted to the Building Official, a
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 rees in accordance with the City's fee resolution.
105.10 Subcontractors. At the time of permit issuance, the appli,cant
shall complete a form provided by the Building Division, which lists all
subcontractors, and shows verificat;on 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-
contractor violation in order to defray City costs of enforcement of this
section. Failure to remit penalty payment shall constitute a violation of th's
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:
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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
sw mming 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, jacu.-x*i, 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
pub/ c streets.
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 a pool, shall be repaired prior to preplaster
inspection. A written signed release from the Public Works Department shall
be filed wth 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 wthout the wntten approval of the City
Eng neer and only under such conditions as he /she may impose. Any
barricading required by the City EngFneer shall be provided by the
contractor.
(h) Section 109.2 of the 2013 California Building Code is deleted in its entirety
and replaced as follows:
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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 subm.tted for plan check to 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 107.3.4.1, additional plan check fees shall be
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 authorised 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 the 2013 California building Code is deleted in its: entirety
and replaced as follows.
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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 :n 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 condit'oning, 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 recognised
standards.
(� Section 109.6 of the 2013 California Building Code is deleted in its entirety
and replaced as follows:
109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of e. fee
paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The Building Official may authorize refunding not more than 80 percent of
the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this Code.
The Building Official may authori -.°e 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 authonze 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.
(k) Section 110.3 "Required inspections" of the 2013 California Building Code
is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
110.3 Required inspections. The Building Official, upon notification,
shall make the im-pections set forth in this Section. Structural tests, spec'al
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 1705.6, Chapter 18, and the Tustin City Code.
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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 American Society for Testing and Materials (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 ha -zard areas, upon placement
of the lowest floor, including the basement. and prior to further vertical
construction, the elevation certfication required in Section 1612.5 shall be
submitted to the Building Ofi;c.al.
110.3.5 Frame inspection. Framing 'nspections shall be made after the
roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place.
and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete, end 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 lath ng and gypsum board, intenor and
exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is appl',ed or gypsum board
joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Exception- Gypsum board that is not part of a fire - 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 untl 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 (Heat -Loss Value), duct system R -value (Resistance - Value), and
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and water - heating
equipment efficiency.
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110.3.9 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified
above, the Building Official is author,zed 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.
(1) Section 113.1 "General' of the 2013 California Building Code is 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. Sa'd 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.
The Building Board of Appeals ( "Board ") may appoint one or more
Hearing Examiners or Hearing Officers ( "Hearng Officer" or "Hearing
Officers ") or designate one or more of its members to serve as hearing
officer(s) to conduct the hearing. The Hearing Officer hearing the case
shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of a hearing until it is
submitted to the Board for decision.
Whenever used in this Code or by any other code referenced by this
Code, the terms Hearing Officer and Hearing Examiner shall have the
same meaning and may be used interchangeably.
Whenever the Board elects to appoint a Hearing Officer, said Hearing
Officer shall be selected pursuant to, and shall be subject to, the Hearing
Officer Guidelines established by TCC Pection 1167.
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
dupl-cate copy thereof to any appellant or contestant affected by any such
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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.
(m) Section 114.1 "Unlawful acts" of the 2013 California Budding Code is
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.
(n) Section 114.4 " Violaton penalties" of the 2013 California Building Code is
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows.
114.4 Violation penalties. No person, farm, 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, frm, 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,
continued or permitted by such person, shall constitute a separate offense,
and shall be punishable accordingly. Provided further that each such person
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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.
(o) Section 116.1 "Conditions" of the 2013 California Building Code is deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:
116.1 Conditions. All sites, buildings, structures or existing equipment
which are determined by the Building Official to be unsafe, umanitary 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.
8102 AMENDMENT OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
The 2013 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Section 202 "Definitions" of the 2013 California Building Code is amended
by adding the following definitions:
Approach - departure path. The flight path of the helicopter as �t
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.
Safety area. A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is free of
obstructions.
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Takeoff and landing area. The combination of the landing pad centered
within the surrounding safety area.
(b) Section 202 "Definitions" of the 2013 California Building Code is amended to
revise the definition of "high -rise structure" as follows:
High -rise structure. Every building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floor used for human occupancy located more than 55
above the lowest floor level having building access (see Section 403),
except buildings used as hospitals as defined in the Health and Safety
Code Section 1250.
(c) The first paragraph of Section 403.1 "Applicability" of the 2013 California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
403.1 Applicability. New high -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 having
occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access and new Group 1 -2 occupancies having
occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fin-
department vehicle access shall comply with Sections 403.2 through
403.6.
(d) Section 412.7.6 "Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility" is added to the
2013 California Building Code to read as follows:
412.7.6 Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility. Emergency
Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF) shall be constructed in accordanrw with
Sections 412.7.6.1 through 412.7.6.12.
412.7.6.1 General. Every building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75
feet 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 use by fire, police, and emergency
medical helicopters only.
412.7.6.2 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 strucxural
design requirements, see California Building Code.
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412.7.6.3 Approach - departure path. The emergency helicopter landing
facility shall have two approach - departure paths separated in plan 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.
412.7.6.4 Safety area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level with the
landing pad surface and shall extend 25 ft. in all direct°ons from the edge
of the landing pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of the
safety area.
412.7.6.5 Safety net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more `han 30
in. (2' -6 ") above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horizontal safety net
capable of supporting 25 Ibslpsf shall be provided 7round the perimeter of
the landing p :d. 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.
412.7.6.6 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.
412.7.6.7 Wind indicating device.
shall be provided but shall not extend
departure paths.
An approved wind indicating device
into the safety area or the approach-
412.7.6.8 Special markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility
shall be marked as indicated in Figure 412.7.5.8, as follows:
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Figure 412.7.5.8
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Address Numbers: Vin Width
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1. The preferred background is white or tan.
2. The circled center number indicates thL 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).
50'
412.7.6.9 EHLF exits. Two stairway exits shall be provided from the
landing platform area to the roof surface. For landing areas less than 1-2,501
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 nser height
and tread depth. Handrails shall be provided, but shall not extend above
the platform surface.
412.7.6.10 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.
412.7.6.11 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire
extinguisher having a minimum 80 -B:C rating shall be provided and located
near the stairways or ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher
cabinets shall not penetrate the approach - departure paths, or the s&-fety
area. Installation, inspection, and maintenance of extinguishers shall be in
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Address Numbers: Vin Width
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2. The circled center number indicates thL 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).
50'
412.7.6.9 EHLF exits. Two stairway exits shall be provided from the
landing platform area to the roof surface. For landing areas less than 1-2,501
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 nser height
and tread depth. Handrails shall be provided, but shall not extend above
the platform surface.
412.7.6.10 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.
412.7.6.11 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire
extinguisher having a minimum 80 -B:C rating shall be provided and located
near the stairways or ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher
cabinets shall not penetrate the approach - departure paths, or the s&-fety
area. Installation, inspection, and maintenance of extinguishers shall be in
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accordance with the CFC, Section 906.
412.7.6.12 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters
shall not be permitted.
(e) Section 903.2 "Where required" of the 2013 California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in
buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the followng
conditions exists:
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.19, an automatic fire- extinguishing system shall
also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds
5,000 square feet (465 m`) as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
2. Existing buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this
code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing
building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions
exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and
the resulting building area exceeds 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
,n Section 202.
Exception: Group R -3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8.
(f) Section 903.3.5.3 'Hydraulically calculated systems" is added to the 2013
Califomia Building Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically
calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply
capacity.
Exception When static pressure exceeds 100 psi and required by the Fire
Code Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply
capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
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Desien°
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SI
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TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
100 110 120 130 JL40 150 PSI
(g) Section 903.4 "Sprinkler System Supervision and Alarms" of the 2013
California Building Code is revised by modifying Exception 1, deleting
Exceptions 3 and 5, and renumbering the remaining Exceptions to read as
follows:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two- family dwellings.
. 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.
(h) Section 905.4 "Location of CI&ss 1 Standpipe Hose Connections' of they
2013 California Building Code is amended by adding Item 7 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.
(i) Section 907.2.13 "High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having
occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access" of the 2013 California Building Code is
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deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
907.2.13 High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having
occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access. High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2
occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of 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 907.6.2.2.
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 406.5 of the
Califomia 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 1 -2 and R -2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a
constantly attended location and occupant notification shall be
broadcast by the emergency voice/alarm communication system.
{j) Section 907.3.1 "Duct smoke detectors' of the 2013 California Building
Code is 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
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 requimd open
area detection.
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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
2013 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication systems.
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 waterflow 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 fire safety and
evacuation plans required by Section 404. In high -rise buildings and
Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet
above the lowest level of 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
..ones. 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 Chapter 2.
5. Dwelling units in apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group 1 -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.
(1) Section 907.6.3.2 "High -Rise Buildings" of the 2013 Cal -forn a Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
907.6.3.2 High -rise buildings. High-rise buildings and Group 1 -2
occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a separate .gone 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. Spr.nkler water -flow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes
4. Other approved types of automatic detection devices or
suppression systems.
(m) Section 907.6.5 "Monitoring" of the 201 3 Califomia Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
907.6.5 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the
Califomia Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising
station in accordance with NFPA 72, this section, and per Orange County
Fire Authority Guideline "New and Existing Fire Alarm & Signaling
Systems."
(n) Table 1505.1 of the 2013 Califomia Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
TABLE 1505.1"
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
For SI: 1 foot =- 304.6 mm, 1 square fool. ; 0.0929 rn
a. Unle-,s otherwise requ.red n accordance wth Chapter 7A
(o) Section 1505.1.3 of the 2013 Califomia Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof
covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the
total roof area .s replaced within any one -year period, the entire roof
covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the
alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure,
shall be a fire- retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
(p) Section 1505.5 "Non- classisfied Roofing" of the 2013 California Building
Code is deleted in its entirety without replacement.
(q) Section 1505.7 "Special Purpose Roofs" of the 2013 Califomia Building
Code is deleted in its entirety wthout replacement.
(r) Section 3109.4.4 "Private Swimming Pools (Statewide)" of the 2013
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California Building Code is amended by adding Sections 3109.4.4.9 and
3109.4.4.10 to read as follows:
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
nm 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.
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 linf
(measured from water line).
(c) A contnuous 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
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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 3405.6 is added to the 2013 California Building to read as follows:
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.
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, fl., 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 BSl -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
96104 1
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 1604.55 )
HAZARD LEVEL
HAZARD LEVEL
I
Life Safety (LS)
Collapse Prevention (CP)
II
fife Safety (LS)
Collapse Prevention (CP)
III
See Note a.
See Note a.
IV I
Immediate Occupancy (10) 1
Life Safety (LS)
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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.
3405.16.2 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 Califomia Building Code using 75 percent of the
prescribed forces. Values of R, Sao, and Cd used for analysis shall be
as specified 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 specifed in Items 2.1 and 2.2
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 Il are permitted
to be based on the procedures spec fled in Appendix Chapter Al.
2.2. Seismic evaluation and design of cripple walls and sill plate
anchorage in residential buildings of light -frame wood construction
in Occupancy Category 1 or II are permitted to be based on the
procedures spedfied Ln Appendix Chapter A3.
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 m ASCE 41 and the performance level as shown
in Table 3405.6.2. The design spectral response acceleration
parameters Sx, and SX, specified in ASCE 41 shall not be taken less
than 75 percent of the respective design spectral response
acceleration parameters Sas and So, defined by the California Building
Code and its reference standards.
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(t)
46.042
TABLE 3405.6.2
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR REDUCED CBC
LEVEL SEISMIC FORCES
OCCUPANCY
CATEGORY
(BASED ON CBC
TABLE 1604.5 )
PERFORMANCE LEVEL
FOR USE WITH ASCE 31
PERFORMANCE LEVEL
FOR USE WITH ASCE 41
BSE -1 EARTHQUAKE
HAZARD LEVEL
I
Life Safety (LS)
Life Safety (Lip)
II
Life Safety (LS)
Life Safety (LS)
III
Note a, Note b
Note a
IV
Immediate Occupancy (10)
Immediate Occupancy (10)
a. Acceptance criteria for Occupancy Category III shall be taken as 80 percen; 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 screernng phase checklists shall be based on
the I fe safety performance level.
3405.6.3 Referenced Standards
Standard Referenced
Reference In Code
Number T °tie 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
Chapter 35 "Referenced Standards" of the 2013 California Building Code is
amended by revising or adding the following sections:
1. NFPA 13 2010 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is
amended as follows:
Section 6.8.3 is amended to read as follows:
6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type.
The FDC shall contain a minimum of two i Y2 -inch inlets. The location
shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant.
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The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when
approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of
inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the
water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire
department inlet connections shall be in a conspicuous location and
manufactured in a brass or bronze material (when placed on a building
fagade), or painted OSHA red (when placed on the ground). When the
fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose
stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is Included, four 21/2-
inch inlets shall be provided.
Section 8.3.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of
undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S
occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick - response type shall be used.
Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenantloccupant is not
identified at the time the fre sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in
light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
1. Quick - response type as defined in 3.6.4.7
2. Residential sprinklers in accordance wish the requirements of 8.4.5
3. Standard - response spr!nklers used for modifications or additions to
existing light hazard systems equipped with standard - response
sprinklers
4. Standard- response sprinklers used where ndiv:dual standard -
response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 8.17.1.1.1 is added to read as follows:
8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms. A local water-flow alarm
shall be provided on all new sprinkler systems and shall be connected
to the building f re alarm or water -flow monitoring system, where
provided. Group R occupancies not requinng a fire alarm system by
the Californ'a 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 minimum of 15 dBA above the average
ambient sound or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors
closed, whichever is greater. 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.
Exception: 1 and 2 unit residences.
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Section 11.1.1.2 is added to read as follows:
11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of
undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and
installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for
an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no 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 1 a
specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is
submitted. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with
greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the new occupancy.
Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is added to read as follows:
11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design
shall be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by
the Fire Code Official:
1. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the
appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
2. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3. Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test
form /directions to document a flow test conducted by the local
water agency or an approved third party licensed In the State of
California.
Section 23.2.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 23.2.1.1 Where a waterflow test is used for the purposes of
system design, the test shall be conducted no more than 6 months prior
to working plan submittal unless otherwise approved by the authority
having jurisdiction.
2. NFPA 13R 2013 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in
Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in
Height is amended as follows:
Section 6.16.1 is amended to read as follows;
6.16.1 A local water-flow alarm shall be provided on all new sprinkler
systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow
monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies containing
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less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load
specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2013 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, whichever is greater. 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.
3. NFPA 13D 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured
Homes is amended as follows:
Section 4.1.3 is added to read as follows:
4.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
4.1.3.1. 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.
4.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature
ratings of the sprinklers n the property.
4.1.3.3 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).
4.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the
cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One
sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed.
Section 7.1.2 is amended to read 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.
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Section 7.6 is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm- indicating device shall be listed for outside
service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed.
Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the
structure and the location is subject to final approval by the fire code
official. Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide
55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is greater. Sound levels
in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a
min-mum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not
less than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. Audible dev ces shall be
powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over - current
protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
Excepton:
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 907.2.11 are
used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.
4. NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems is amended as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced as
follows:
7.3.1.1 Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than
24 inches above the finished floor Class II Standpipe hose
connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3
feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.
5. NFPA 24, 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire
Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is amended as follows:
Section 6.2.1.1 is added to read as follows:
6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be
painted OSHA red.
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Section 6.2.11 (5) is deleted without replacement and (6) and (7)
renumbered to read as follows:
(5) Control Valves installed in a fire -rated room accessible from the
exterior.
(6) Control valves in a fire -rated stair enclosure accessible from the
exterior as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.
Section 6.3.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water
supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
Section 10.1.6.3 is added to read as follows:
10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be
coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a
loose 8 -mi1 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. Galvani.,ing does not meet the
requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.3.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessones shall be cleaned and thoroughly
coated with asphalt or other corrosion - retarding material, prior to poly -
tube, and after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless
steel.
Section 10.3.6.3 is added to read as follows:
10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe joint assembly shall be 316 stainless
steel.
Section 10.6.3.1 is deleted and replaced to read 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 24
inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the
center of the vert cal pipe. The pipe under the building or building
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foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain
mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.6.2.
Section 10.6.4 is revised as follows:
10.6.4 Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The
pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316
stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.
(u) Appendix N 'Building Security" of the 2013 California Building Code is
added to read as follows:
Appendix N BuIding Security
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to openings into all buildings,
including dwelling units within apartment houses of Group R, Divisions 1,
2, and 3 Occupancies, and to openings between attached garages and
dwelling units. Except for vehicular access, door openings in enclosed
attached garages shall be in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter.
N101 Garage Type Doors. Rolling Overhead, Solid Overhead,
Swinging, Sliding or Accordion style doors shall conform to the following:
Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density of six (6)
ounces per square foot from the bottom of the door to a height of
seven (7) feet. Panels above seven (7) feet and panels in residential
structures shall have a density of not less than five (5) ounces per
square foot
2. Overhead doors shall be equipped with bolts which shall be capable of
utilizing padlocks with a minimum nine - thirty - seconds -inch shackle.
3. Doors utilit .ng a cylinder lock shall have a minimum five -pin tumbler
operation with the bolt or locking bar extending into the receiving guide
a minimum of one (1) inch.
4. Doors that exceed sixteen (16) feet in width shall have two (2) lock
receiving points, or if the door does not exceed nineteen (19) feet, a
single bolt may be used if placed in the center of the door with the
locking point located either in the floor or door frame header.
5. Slide bolt assemblies shall have a frame a minimum of 0.120 inches in
thickness, a bolt diameter a minimum of one -half (112) inch and
protrude at least one and one -half (1 112) inches into the receiving
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guide. A bolt diameter of three eights (318) inch may be used in a
residential building.
6. Slide bolt assemblies shall be attached to the door with bolts which are
non - removable from the exterior. Rivets shall not be used to attech
such assemblies.
7. Padlocks used with exterior mounted slide bolts shall have a hardened
steel shackle a minimum of nine thirty- seconds (9132) inch in diameter
with heel and tow locking and a minimum five -pin tumbler operation.
The key shall be non - removable when in an unlocked position."
N102 Special Residential Building Provisions. The following special
provisions shall apply to all residential dwellings (R -1, R -2, and R -3):
1. Except for vehicular access doors, all exterior swinging doors of any
residential building and attached enclosed garages, including the door
leading from the garage area into the dwelling unit, shall be equipped
as follows:
a. All wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum
thickness of one and three fourths (1 314) inches, or wth panels not
less than nine - sixteenths (9116) of an inch thick.
b. A single or double door shall be equipped with a single cylinder
deadbolt having a minimum protection of one (1) =nch and an
embedment of at least three - fourths (314) inch into the strike
receiving the bolt. The bolt shall be constructed so as to resist
cutting tool attacks.
The cylinder shall have a cylinder guard, a minimum of five (5) pin
tumblers, and shall be connected to the inner portions of the lock by
connecting screws of at least one -fourth (114) of an inch in
diameter. (The provisions of the preceding paragraph do not apply
where panic hardware is required or an equivalent device is
approved by the enforcing authority. Further, a dual locking
mechanism, constructed so that both the deadbolt and latch can be
retracted by a single action of the inside door knob or lever, may be
substituted provided it meets all other specifications for locking
devices.)
c. The inactive leaf on metal frame double doors shall be equipped
with flush bolts having a minimum protection of five- eighths (518) of
an inch at the top and bottom of the leaf. On wood frame double
doors, the projection shall be a minimum of one (1) inch.
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d. Glazing in exterior doors or within forty (40) inches of a door locking
mechanism shall be of fully tempered glass or rated burglary
resistant glazing, except where double cylinder deadbolts are
installed.
e. All front exterior doors shall be equipped with a wide angle (one
hundred eighty [180] degrees) door viewer, except where clear
vision panels are installed.
2. Lighting in R -1 and R -2 type occupancies shall be as follows.
a. Aisles, passageways and recesses related to and within the
building complex shall be illuminated with a maintained minimum of
twenty -five hundredths (.25) of a footcandle at the ground level
during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected
by weather and vandalism resistant covers.
b. Open parking lots and carports shall be illuminated with a
maintained minimum of one (1) footcandle of light on the parking
surface during hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be
protected by vandal resistant covers or lens. These lighting
devices shall be automatically energi :ed during hours of darkness.
c. Luminaires utilized to meet the requirements of this section shall
have vandal resistant light fixtures and be not less than three (3)
feet in height from the walking surface when used to illuminate
walkways and a minimum of seventy -eight (78) inches in height
above the driving surface when illuminating surfaces associated
with vehicles.
d. A site plan shall be provided showing buildings, parking area,
walkways, detailed landscaping and a point -by -point photometric
calculation of the required light levels. Landscaping shall not be
planted so as to obscure required light levels. Footcandles shall be
measured on a horizontal plane.
3. Each residential unit of R -1 and R -2 type occupancies shall have an
enclosed parking space with a garage door equipped as in section
N101 of th-s chapter.
N103 Special Commercial Building. Provisions for other than Group R-
1, R -2, R -3 and U -1.
The following special provis,ons shall apply to buildings other than Group
R -1, R -2, R -3 and U -1:
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1. All exterior swinging doors shall be equipped with a single cylinder
deadbolt. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one (1) inch and
will have an embedment of at least three - quarters (314) of an inch into
the strike receiving the bolt. The bolt shall be constructed so as to
resist cutting tool attacks. The cylinder shall have a cylinder guard, a
minimum of fve (5) pin tumblers and shall be connected to the inner
portion of the lock by connecting screws of at least one- quarter -inch
(114 ") diameter. (The provisions of the preceding paragraph do not
apply where panic hardware is required or an equivalent device is
approved by the enforcing authority.)
2. Wood doors shall be of solid core construction and have a minimum
thickness of not less than one and three - fourths (1 314) inches.
3. Hollow metal doors shall be constructed of a m -nimum sixteen (16)
U.S. gauge steel and have sufficient reinforcement to maintain the
designed thickness of the door when any locking device is installed:
such reinforcement being able to resist collapsing of the door around
the locking device.
4. The inactive leaf on metal frame double doors shall be equipped with
automatic flush bolts having a minimum projection of five- eighths (518)
of an inch at the top and bottom of the leaf. On wood frame doors, the
projection shall be a minimum of one (1) inch.
5. Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of steel a minimum of
118 of an inch thick which will cover the opening between the doors.
The astragal shall be a minimum of two (2) inches wide and extend a
minimum of one (1) inch beyond the edge of the door to which it is
attached. The astragal shall be attached to the outside of the active
door by welding or non - removable bolts spaced apart on not more than
ten (10) inches on center.
6. Any glazing utilized within forty (40) inches of any locking mechanism
on a door shall be secured as follows:
a. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing; or
b. Iron or steel bars of at least one - half -inch round or one -inch by one -
fourth -inch flat metal spaced not more than five (5) inches apart
and secured on the inside of the building; or
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c. Iron or steel grills of at least one - eighth -inch (118 ") metal with a
maximum two -inch (2 ") mesh, secured on the inside of the building.
Items a. and b. above shall not interfere with the operation of
opening windows if such windows are required to be openable by
this Code.
7. Aluminum frame swinging doors shall conform to the following:
a. The jamb shall be so constructed or protected to withstand sixteen
hundred (1,600) pounds of pressure in both a vertical distance of
three (3) inches and a hori4ontal distance of one (1) inch each side
of the strike, so as to provide violation of the strike.
b. The bolt projection shall be a minimum of one and one -half (1 112)
inches; or, a hook shaped or similar bolt may be used as long as it
engages the strike sufficiently to resist jamb spreading.
8. In multiple occupancy office buildings, all entrance doors to individual
office suites shall meet the requirements for extenor doors.
9. Where panic hardware is required by this Code, or Title 19, it shall be
equipped and installed as follows:
a. There shall be a minimum of two (2) locking points on each door; or
b. On single doors, panic hardware may have one (1) locking point
which is not to be located at either the top or bottom rails of the
door frame. The door shall have an astragal constructed of steel
0.125 inches thick which shall be welded or attached with non -
removable bolts to the outside of the door. The astragal shall
extend a minimum of two (2) inches Wde and extend a minimum of
one (1) inch beyond the edge of the door; or
c. Double doors containing panic hardware shall have an astragal
attached to the doors at their meeting point which will close the
opening between them but not interfere with the operation of either
door.
10. Exterior transoms or windows shall be deemed accessible if less than
twelve (12) feet above ground or adjacent to any pedestrian walkway.
Accessible windows and transoms not visible from a public or private
thoroughfare and having a pane or opening exceeding ninety -six (96)
square inches shall be constructed or protected as follows:
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a. Fully tempered or rated burglary resistant glazing shall be used; or
b. Interior steel or iron bars of at least one - half -inch (112 ") round or
one -inch by one- quarter -inch (1" x 114 ") flat steel or iron may be
used if spaced not more than five (5) inches apart and secured by
bolts which are non- removable from the exterior; or
c. Interior ron or steel grills of at least one - eighth inch (118 ") metal
having a mesh of not more than one (1) inch may be used if
secured with bolts which are non - removable from the exterior.
Items a. and b. above shall not interfere with the operation of windows
if such windows are required to be operable by this Code. The bars or
grillwork shall be capable of quick opening from the inside only.
11. All hatchway openings on the roof of any building used for business
purposes shall be secured as follows.
a. if the hatchway is of wooden material it shall be covered on the
inside with a minimum sixteen (16) gauge sheet metal or its
equivalent, attached with screws.
b The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar or
slide bolt. The slide bar or slide bolt shall automat;cally release when
actuated by smoke or heat from a fire.
c. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-
removable pins and shall use non - removable screws for mounting.
12 All exterior air duct or air vent openings exceeding ninety -six (96)
square inches shall be secured by one of the following means:
a. Iron or steel bars of at least one -half -inch (112 ") round or one -inch
by one- fourth -inch (1" x 114 ") flat metal, spaced no more than five
(5) inches apart and secured by bolts which are non- removable
from the exterior; or
b. Iron or steel grills having a minimum thickness of one - eighth -inch, a
mesh of net not more than one -inch, and secured by bolts which
are non- removable from the exterior.
c. The above must not interfere with any venting requirements.
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13. Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs shall be covered with
sheet metal to a height of ten (10) feet. If the ladder protrudes more
than six (6) inches from the building, the sides must also be covered
with sheet metal. The covering shall be locked against the ladder by
means of a case hardened hasp, secured with non - removable bolt3 or
screws. If hinges are of the pin type, they shall be equipped with non -
removable pins.
Padlocks shall have hardened steel shackles, heel and toe locking, a
minimum of five (5) pin tumblers in its operation and a non - removable
key when in an unlocked position.
14-All exterior commercial doors shall be illuminated with a minimum of
one (1) footcandle of light. Such lights shall be maintained during
hours of darkness and be protected by vandal resistant covers.
15.Open parking lots providing more than ten (10) parking places and for
use by the general public shall be provided with a maintained minimum
of one (1) footcandle of light on the parking surface from dusk until the
termination of business every operating day.
16. Every commercial building shall display an address number in a
prominent position so that it shall be easily visible from the street. The
numerals in these numbers shall be no less than six (6) inches in
height, of a color contrasting to the background and located so that
they may be clearly seen and read. Any business which affords
vehicular access to the rear of the building through any driveway,
alleyway or parking lot shall also display the same numbers on the rear
of the building.
N104 Definitions.
Approved. Approved by the Building Official as meeting the requirements
of this Chapter with regard to a given material, mode of construcJon, piece
of equ.pment or device.
Auxiliary Locking Device. A secondary locking system added to the
primary locking system to provide additional security.
Bolt. A metal bar which, when actuated, is projected (or thrown) either
horn- ontally or vertically into a retaining member, such as a strike plate, to
prevent a door from moving or opening.
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Part. As distinguished from component, is a unit for subassembly, which
combines with other units to make up a component.
Primary Locking Device. The single locking system on a door or window
unit whose function is to prevent unauthorized intrusion.
Single Cylinder Deadbolt. A deadbolt lock which is activated from the
exterior by a key and from the interior by a knob, thumb4um, lever or
similar mechanism.
Solid Core Door. A door composed of solid wood construction.
Stile. A vertical framing member of a window or door. A meeting stale is
one which mates with a stile of another sash or a vertical framing member
of a door or window frame when the sash is in the closed position.
Strike. A metal plate attached to or mortised into a doorjamb to receive
and to hold a projected latch bolt and/or deadbolt in order to secure the
door to the jamb.
Swinging Door. A door hinged at the stile or at the head and threshold.
U.L. Listed. Tested and lisied by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
N105 Keying Requirements. Upon occupancy by the owner or
proprietor, each single unit in a tract or commercial development,
constructed under the same general plan, shall have locks using
combinations which are interchange free from locks used in all other
separate dwellings, propnetorships or similar distinct occupances. This is
intended to prohibit master keying.
8103 AMENDMENT OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
The 2013 California Residential Code is amended as follows
(a) Secfon R301.2 of the 2013 California Residential Code is amended by
revising Table R301 2(1) to read as follows-
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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 weatherng
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 foot ngs than ind cated in Figure R403.1(1).
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to ind Cate the need for protection depending on
whether there has been a history of local subterranean termi!e damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill :n th s part of the table w!th the wind speed from the basic wind speed map
[Figure R301.2(4)1. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site -!: pecific 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 Budding Official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the se smic 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 jurisdict-on, 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 flit in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "NO."
1. 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.no .a. ovlf sf.htrnl.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National
Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 3.2°F)" at
www ncdc.noaa.govt ps' html.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural
damage to build ngs due to topographic wired speed -up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "YES." Otherwise the jurisdiction shall ind -Cate "NO" in this part of the table
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(b) Section R313.1 "Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems" of the
2013 California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
See City of Tustin Fire Code, (TCC §§ 8100 & 8904).
(c) Section R313.2 "One- and Two - Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Systems"
of the 2013 California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
See City of Tustin Fire Code, (TCC IS§ 8900 & 8104).
(d) Section R403.1.3 "Seismic Reinforcing" of the 2013 California Residential
Code is amended by deleting the exception.
(e) Section R405.1 "Concrete or Masonry Foundations" of the 2013 California
Residential Code is amended by deleting the exception.
(f) Section R902.1 of the 2013 California Residential Code is deleted in its
ent ',rety and replaced as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered w,th
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 2013 California Residential Code is deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:
R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof
covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the
total roof area is replaced within any one -year period, the entire roof
covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the
alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure,
shall be a fire- retardant roof covering that s at least Class B.
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(h) Section R902.2, first paragraph; first sentence, of the 2013 California
Residential Code is 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 Uniform Build'ng Code (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 2013 California Residential Code
is 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.
8104 AMENDMENT OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE= CODE
The 2013 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 109.4 "Violation penalties" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
109.4 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 press, abed in Section 109.4.2 and
109.4.3. Penalties shall be as prescribed in the Tustin City Code. Each
day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
(b) Sections 109.4.2 "Infraction" is added to the 2013 California Fire Code to
read as follows.
109.4.2 Infraction. E=xcept as provided in Section 109.4.3, 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.
(c) Sections 109.4.3 "Misdemeanor' is added to the 2013 California Fire Code
to read as follows:
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109.4.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate
a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or not!fied to do so by the chief or a
duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this
code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
104.11.2 Obstructing operations
104.11.3 Systems and Devices
107.5 Overcrowding
109.3.2 Compliance with Orders and Notices
111.4 Failure to comply
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning
308.1.2 Throwing or plac ng sources of ignition
310.7 Burning Objects
3104.7 Open or exposed flames
(d) Section 202 "General Definitions" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended by adding new definitions for "Approach- Departure P�lh,"
"Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF)," "Flow - line," "Hazardous
Fire Area," "Safety Area," and "Takeoff and Landing Area" and revising the
definition for "High -Rise Building" as follows:
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 high rise building that is not intended to function as a
heliport or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire, police, or
medical helicopters engaged in emergency operations.
FLOW -LINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a 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 as
presenting a fire hazard 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 1 -2 occupancies, "high -rise
buildings" as used in this Code:
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Existing high -rise structure. A high -rise structure, the
construction of which is commenced or completed prior to July 1, 1974.
High -rise structure. Every building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55
feet above the lowest floor level having building access except buildings
used as hospitals as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 1250
New high -rise building. A high -rise structure, the construction of
which is commenced on or after July 1, 1974. For the purpose of this
section, construction shall be deemed to have commenced when plans
and specifications are more than 50 percent complete and have been
presented to the local jurisdiction prior to July 1, 1974. Unless all
provisions of this section have been met, the construction of such
buildings shall commence on or before January 1, 1976.
New high -rise structure. means a high -rise structure, the
construction of which commenced on or after July 1, 1974.
SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad that is free
of obstructions.
SKY LANTERN. An airborne lantern typically made of paper, Mylar, or
other lightweight material with a wood, plastic, or metal frame containing a
candle, fuel cell, or other heat source that provides buoyancy.
TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad
centered within the surrounding safety area.
(e) Section 304.1.2 "Vegetation" of the 2013 California Fire Code [California
Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.07(b)] 'Clearances"
subsection (7) 's amended to read as follows:
(7) Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited
and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner
or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban -
wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49 and
OCFA vegetation management guidel; nes.
(f) Section 305.5 "Chimney spark arresters" is added to the 2013 California
Fire Code to read as follows:
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305.5 Chimney spark arresters. All chimneys attached to any appl;ance
or fireplace that bums solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark
arrester. Chimneys serving outdoor appliances or fireplaces shall be
equipped with a spark arrester. The spark arrester shall meet the
requ-rements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code.
(g) Section 319 "Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic,
combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors" is added to the 2013
California Fire Code to read as follows:
319 Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic,
combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors. The fire code
official may require the submittal for approval of geological studies,
evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar
documentation from a state - licensed and department- approved individual
or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which has, or is adjacent to,
or within 1,000 feet (304.8 m) of a parcel of land that has an active,
inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical
refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may contain or give off
toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
(h) Section 320 "f=uel modification requirements for new construction" is added
to the 2013 California Fire Code to read as follows:
320 Fuel modification requirements for new construction. All new
buildings to be built or installed in areas with or adjacent to land having
hazardous combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements in
the edition of OCFA Vegetation Management Guidelines currently in use
at the time of plan submittal.
(i) Section 321 "Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways' is
added to the 2013 California Fire Code to read as follows:
321 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.
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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.
(j) Section 322 "Unusual circumstances" is added to the 2013 California Fire
Code to read as follows:
322 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend
enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require
reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this
code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following
conditions exist;
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any st ,3te and federal resources
agenc es, California Native Plant Society and county - approved Lst of
wildlife, plants, rare, endangered andlor threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or hentage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
(k) Section 323 "Use of equipment" is added to the 2013 California Fire Code
to read as follows:
323 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 323.1 maintained in effective working order, or the
engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses,
and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this
section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in
the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
2.
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3. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this Becton 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.
(1) Section 323.1 "Spark arresters" is added to the 2013 California Fire Code
to read as follows:
323.1 Spark arresters. Spark arresters 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) :n 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.
(m) Section 324 "Restricted Entry' is added to the 2013 California Fire Code to
read as follows:
324 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.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property with'n 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.
(n) Section 325 "Trespassing on posted property" >s added to the 2013
California Fire Code to read as follows:
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325 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.
(o) Section 326 "Sky Lanterns or similar devices" is added to read as follows:
326 Sky Lanterns or similar devices. The ignition and/or launching of a
Sky Lantern or similar device is prohibited.
Exceptions:
Upon approval of the fire code official, sky lantems may be used as
necessary for religious or cultural ceremonies providing that adequate
safeguards have been taken as approved by the fire code official. Sky
Lanterns must be tethered in a safe manner to prevent them from leaving
the area and must be constantly attended until extinguished.
(p) All Sections of Chapter 4: "Emergency Planning and Preparedness" of the
201:. California Eire Code are deleted in their entirety except for the
Sections listed below:
1.
401
2.
401.3.4
3.
401.9
4.
402
5.
403
6.
404.6 — 404.7.6
7.
407
8.
408.:1.1 — 408.3.2
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9. 408.12 — 408.12.3
(q) Section 503.2.1 "Dimensions" of the 2013 California Fire Code is amended
to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of
shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section
503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6
inches (4115 mm). Street widths are to be measured from top face of
curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from flow-line
to flow -line on streets with rolled curbs.
(r) Section 503.2.1.1 "Hazardous Fire Areas" is added to the 2013 California
Fire Code to read as follows:
503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Areas. In Hazardous Fire Areas the minimum
fire apparatus road width shall be 28 feet (8530 mm).
Exception:
When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the road
does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet (7300
mm). This length may be increased to 400 feet where serving no more
than three dwelling units and all structures accessed from the roadway are
protected by automatic fire sprinklers.
(s) Section 505.1 "Address Identification" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
505.1 Address identification. New E:nd existing buildings shall have
approved address numbers, budding 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. Where required by the fire code official, address
numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate
emergency response. 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
4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Where access is
by means of 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. Address numbers shall be maintained.
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{t) Section 510.1 "Emergency responder radio coverage" of the 2013
Califomia Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new
buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders
within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public
safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the
budding. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public
safety communication systems. The E=mergency responder radio
coverage system shall comply with Ordinance 1337.
Exceptions:
1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage
system is not needed.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components or equipment could have a negative impact
on normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the
authorty to accept an automatically activated emergency responder
radio coverage system.
(u) Sections 510.2; 510.3; 510.4; 510.5; 510.6 of the 2013 Califomia Fire
Code are deleted in their entirety without replacement.
(v) Section 608.1 "Scope" of the 2013 Califomia Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte
capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel
cadmium (Ni -Cd) and valve - regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds
(454 kg) for lithium -ion and lithium metal polymer, used for facility standby
power, emergency power or uninterruptible power supplies shall comply
with this section and Table 608.1. Indoor charging systems for electric
carts/cars with more than 50 gallons (1 89 L) aggregate quantity shall
comply with Section 608.10.
(w) Section 608.10 " Indoor charging of electric carts/cars" is added to the
2013 California Fire Code to read as follows:
608.10 Indoor charging of electric cartslcars. Indoor charging of
electric carts/cars where the combined volume of all battery electrolytes
exceeds 50 gallons shall comply with following:
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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 608.7.1
4. Smoke detection shall be provided and comply with Section 907.2
(x) Section 903.2 "Where required" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings
and structures shall be provided when one of the follow ng conditions
exists:
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.19, an automatic firs- extinguishing system shall
also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area
exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m , -) as defined in Section 202,
regardless of fire areas or allowable area.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this
code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing
building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions
exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and
the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet (465 m`) as
defined in Section 202; or
b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet (186 m2) and the
resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet (465 m`) as
defined in Section 202.
Lxception:
Group R -3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8.
(y) Section 903.3.5.3 "Hydraulically calculated systems" is added to the 2013
California Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically
calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply
capacity
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Exception:
When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code
Offic'al, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity
specified by Table 903.3.5.3
Design%
75
E0
�5
90
100
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
110 120 130 i4o 150 PSI
(z) Section 903.4 "Sprinkler system supervision and alarms" of the 2013
California Fire Code is revised by deleting item 3 and 5, and renumbering
the remaining "Exceptions" to read 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.
(aa) Section 905.4 "Location of Class I standpipe hose connections" of the
2013 California Fire Code is revised by adding item 7" to read as follows:
7. The centerline of the 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18
inches (457.2 mm) and no more than 24 inches above the finished
floor.
(bb) Section 907.2.13 "High -rise buildings having occupied floors located more
than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access" of
the 2013 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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907.2.13 High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having
occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access. High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2
occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of 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 907.6.2.2.
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 406.5 of the
Cal fomia 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 1 -2 and R -2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a
constantly attended location and occupant notification shall be
broadcast by the emergency voice/alarm communication system
(cc) Section 907.3.1 "Duct smoke detectors" of the 2013 California Fire Code
is amended to read as follows:
907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall
be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct.
Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm
control unit when a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct
smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a
constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety
function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code.
Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open
area detection.
Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm
system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an
audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble cond tons
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shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall
be identified as air duct detector trouble.
(dd) Section 907.5.2.2 "Emergency voice /alarm communication systems" of the
2013 California fire Code is amended to read as follows:
907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication systems.
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 waterflow 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 fire safety and
evacuation plans required by Section 404. In high -rise buildings and
Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet
above the lowest level of 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 Chapter 2.
5. Dwelling units in apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites
Exception:
In Group 1 -2 and R- 2.1occupanc'es, the alarm shall sound in a constantly
attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast over
the overhead page.
(ee) Section 907.6.3.2 "High -rise buildings" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
907.6.3.2 High -rise buildings. High -rise buildings and Group 1-2
occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a separate -.,one 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
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4. Other approved types ol automatic detection devices or suppression
systems.
(ff) Section 907.6.5 "Monitoring" of the 2013 California Fire Code is amended
to read as follows:
907.6.5 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the
California Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising
station in accordance with NFPA 72, this section, and per Orange County
Fire Authority Guideline "New and Existing Fire Alarm & Signaling
Systems."
(gg) All Sections of Chapter 11 "Construction Requirements for Existing
Buildings" of the 2013 California Fire Code are deleted in their entirety
except for the Sections listed below
1.
1103.7
2.
11 03.7.3
3.
1103.7.3.1
4.
1103.7.8 — 1103.7.8.2
5.
1103.7.9 — 1103.7.9.10
6.
1103.8 — 1103.8.5.3
7.
1106
(hh) Section 2008 Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF) is added to the
2013 California Fire Code to read as follows:
SECTION 2008
Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF)
2008.1 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 fire department vehicle access shall have a rooftop
emergency helicopter landing facility (EHLF) in a location approved by the
fire code official for use by fire, police, and emergency medical helicopter:
only.
2008.1.1 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 mater,'als. 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.
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2008.1.2 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 rises outward and upward at a ratio of eight feet horizontal
distance for every one foot of vertical height.
2008.1.3 Safety Area. The safety area is a hori:,ontal 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.
2008.1.4 Safety Net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than 30
in. (2' -6 ") above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horL.,ontal safety net
capable of supporting 25 Ibslsf 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.
2008.1.5 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.
2008.1.6 Wind Indicating Device. An approved wind indicating device
shall be provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the approach -
departure paths.
2008.1.7 Special Markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility
shall be marked as indicated in Figure 2008.1.7.
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Figure 2008.1.7 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
Numbers:
20' 1O'High
Insic E 2' Lin a Ulhdth
Diame -ter Red in Color
2' Une
Wdtn
Red in
Color"
50'
Touchdown
Pad Bounda
Address Numbers: Vin Width
F" gh 12345 Rodin Col `4
1 ' Line Width
Black m Cofot'
�- - — - - 50' - -- — --
4. The preferred background is white or tan.
5. The circled center number indicates the allowable
weight that the facility is capable of supporting in
thousands of pounds.
6. The numbers shall be oriented towards
the preferred flight (typically facing the
prevailing wind).
2008.1.8 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 1009.7.2 for riser height and tread
depth. Handrails shall be provided, but shall not extend above the platform
surface.
2008.1.9 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 1 or III standpipe.
2008.1.10 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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2008.1.11 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters
is prohibited.
(ii) Section 2801.2 "Permit" of the 2013 California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.
For Miscellaneous Combustible Storage Permit, see Section 105.6.29.
Section 2808.2 "Storage site" of the 2013 California Fire Code is amended
to read as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground or
other all- weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval
from the fire code official obtained before transferring products to the site.
(kk) Section 2808.3 "Size of piles" of the 2013 California Fire Code is amended
to read as follows:
2808.3 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.
(II} Section 2808.7 "Pile fire protection" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be
provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under
a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems
shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to
mainLin a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down
burn inglsmoldering areas.
(mm) Section 2808.9 "Material- handling equipment" of the 2013 California Fire
Code is amended to read as follows:
2808.9 Material- handling equipment. All material handling equipment
operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and
maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material- handling
equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material,
wood fines and raw product during fire- fighting operations.
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(nn) Section 2808.11 "Temperature control' is added to the 2013 California
Fire Code to read as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and
maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
(oo) Section 2808.11.1 "Pile temperature control' is added to the 2013
California Fire Code to read as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when the
internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
(pp) Section 2808.11.2 "New material temperature control' is added to the
2013 California Fire Code to read as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to
the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking
delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit
shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall be monitored to verfy
that the temperature remains stable.
(qq) Section 4906.3 "Vegetation" of the 2013 California Fire Code, is amended
by adding Section "5" to read as follows:
5. OCFA Vegetation Management Guidelines.
(rr) Section 4908 "Fuel modification requirements for new construction" is
added to the 2013 California Fire Code 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 shah be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The fuel
modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel
modification for perpetuity.
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.
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4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from
the fire code official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in
accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement
process outlined in the Fire Code.
(ss) Section 5001.5.2 "Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) of the
2013 California Fire Code is amended by revising the introductory
paragraph and items 1 through 9 to read as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where
required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include
Orange County Fire Authorty's Chemical Classification Packet, which
shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the
storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises. The Chemical
Classification Packet shall include the following information;
1. Product Name.
2. Component.
3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number.
4. Location where stored or used.
5. Container site.
6. Hazard classification.
7. Amount in storage.
8. Amount in use - closed systems.
9. Amount in use -open systems.
(tt) Table 5003.1.1(1) "Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area of
Ha °ardous Materials Posing a Physical Hazard" of the 2013 California Fire
Code is revised by deleting footnote "k" without replacement.
(uu) Section 5003.1.1.1 "Extremely hazardous substances" is added to the
2013 California Fire Code to read as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances. No person shall use or
store any amount of extremely hat - ardous 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.
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(w) Section 5003.5 "Hazard identification signs" of the 2013 California Fire
Code is revised by modifying the NFPA standard to read as follows:
5003.5 Hazard identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the
fire code official, visible hazard identification signs as spec.fied 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 matenals are stored,
dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit and at specific
entrances and locations designated by the fire code official.
(ww) Section 5503.4.1 "Identification signs" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
5503.4.1 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.
(xx) Section 5601.2 "Retail Fireworks" is added to the 2013 California Fire
Code to read as follows:
5601.2 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
(yy) Section 5601.3 "Seizure of fireworks" is added to the 2013 California Fire
Code to read as follows:
5601.3 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
se zure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all
applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
{t �) Section 5602 "Explosives and blasting" is added to the 2013 California Fire
Code to read as follows:
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5602 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.
(aaa) Section 5608.1 "General" of the 2013 Califomia Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a
proximate 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 wth the
conditions of the permit as approved by the fire code official.
(bbb) Section 5608.2 "Firing" of the 2013 California Fire Code is added to the
2013 California Fire Code to read as follows-
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electronically fired.
(ccc) Section 5704.2.3.2 "Label or placard" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
5704.2.3.2 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, Il 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.
(ddd) Section 6004.2.2.7 "Treatment system" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
revised by modifying the exceptions to read as follows:
Exceptions:
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, a listed and approved automatic - closing fail -safe valve
located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves. The fail -safe valve
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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 6004.2.2.10.
(eee) Chapter 80 "Referenced Standards" of the 2013 California Fire Code is
amended as follows:
(1) NFPA 13, 2013 Edition, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems" is amended as follows:
(a) Section 6.8.3 is amended to read as follows:
6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved
type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 '/2r" inlets. The
location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a
public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private
fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of
piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code
official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the
backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be in a
conspicuous location and manufactured in a brass or bronze
material (when placed on a building fagade), or painted OSHA red
(when placed on the ground). When the fire sprinkler density design
requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater,
or a standpipe system is included, four 2 W inlets shall be provided.
(b) Section 8.3.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of
undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S
occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick - response type shall be
used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenantloccupant
is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.
Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
1. Quick- response type as defined Ln 3.6.4.7;
2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of
8.4.5;
3. Standard- response spr;nklers used for modific }tions or
additions to exist-ing 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
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(c) Section 8.17.1.1.1 "Residential waterflow alarms" is added to read as
follows:
8.17.1.1.1 Residential waterflow alarms. A local water -flow alarm
shall be provided on all new 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 minimum of 15 dBA above the
average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening
doors closed, whichever is greater. 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.
(d) Section 11.1.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of
undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed
and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that
required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s)
in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be
designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G ". Use is considered
undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the
time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent
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.
(e) Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is added to read as follows:
11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system
design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as
approved by the Fite Code Official:
1) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for
the appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3) Utili.,e the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test
form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local
water agency or an approved third party licensed in the State
of California.
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(f) Section 23.2.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
23.2.1.1 Where a waterflow test is used for the purposes of system
design, the test shall be conducted no more than 6 months prior to
working plan submittal unless otherwise approved by the author -ty
having jurisdiction.
(2) NFPA 13R, 2013 Edition, "Installation of Sprinkler System in
Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height" is
amended as follows:
(a) Section 6.16.1 is amended to read as follows:
6.16.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler
systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -
flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies
containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or
occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2013 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, whichever is greater. 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.
(3) NFPA 13D, 2013 E=dition, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One- and Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes"
is amended as follows:
(a) Section 7.1.2 is amended to read 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.
(4) NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, 'Installation of :standpipe and Hose Systems"
is amended as follows:
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(a) Section 7.3.1.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3.1.1 Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more
than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose
connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less
than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.
(5) NFPA 24, 2013 Edition "Standard for the Installation of Private Fire
Service Mains and Their Appurtenances" is amended as follows:
(a) Section 6.2.1.1 is added to read as follows:
6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be in
a conspicuous location and manufactured in a brass or bronze
material (when placed on a building facade), or painted OSHA red
(when placed on the ground).
(b) Section 6.2.11(5) is deleted without replacement and subsections (6)
and (7) renumbered as following:
(5) Control Valves installed in a fire -rated room accessible from the
exterior;
(6) Control valves in a fire -rated stair enclosure accessible from the
exterior as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.
(c) Sections 6.3.3 and 10.1.6.3 are added to read as follows:
6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water
supplies shall be in a conspicuous location and manufactured in a
brass or bron�.e material (when placed on a building facade), or
painted OSHA red (when placed on the ground).
10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joint,, shall
be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fttt rigs 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 {.nd 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:
304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings.
(d) Section 10.3.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly
coated with asphalt or other corrosion - retarding material, prior to
poly -tube, and after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessones made from 304 or 316 stainless
steel.
(e) Section 10.3.6.3 is added as follows:
10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless
steel.
(f) Section 10.6.3.1 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 24
inches, as measured from the interior face of the exteror wall to the
center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building
foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain
mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.6.2.
(g) Section 10.6.4 is amended to read as follows:
10.6.4 Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings.
The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or
316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.
8105 AMENDMENT OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
The 2013 California Plumbing is amended as follows:
(a) Section 604.1 of the 2013 California Plumbing Code is amended by
adding a new third paragraph to read as follows:
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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 1208.5 of the 2013 California Plumbing Code is amended by
adding a new second paragraph to read as follows:
Approved polyethylene or other pipe material approved for underground
installation shall be used in exterior buried piping systems.
8106 AMENDMENT OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
The 2013 California Electrical Code is amended as follows:
(a) Article 300.5 of the 2013 California Electrical Code is amended, by the
addition of a new subsection (L) to read as follows:
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
spec�fic project area is not corrosive for the installation of the above noted
electrical items :n 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 310.10 of the 2013 Califomia Electrical Code is amended by adding a
second paragraph to read as follows:
Aluminum conductors No. 6 and smaller shall require cont!nuous inspection
by an independent testing agency for proper torquing of connections at their
termination point and prior approval by the building official.
8107 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
(a) Whenever any property in any zone is developed with new or relocated
buildings or structures, or whenever enclosed floor area in excess of 200
square feet is added to an existing building site in any zone, except pones
permitted for single family residential use, or whenever a residential building
or use is converted to any purpose or use other than that which existed at
the time of conversion, all electrical, telephone, community antenna,
television and similar service wires or cables which provide direct service to
the property being developed, shall within the exterior boundary lines of such
property, be installed underground.
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(b) For the purpose of this Section, appurtenances and assoc ated equipment
such as, but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted
terminal boxes and meter cabinets, may be placed above ground.
(c) The developer or owner is responsible for complying with the requirements
of this Section, and shall provide all necessary facilities on their premises so
as to receive such services from the supplying utility or utilities subject to the
applicable rules, regulations, and tariffs of the respective utilities on file wth
the California Public Utilities Commission.
(d) Where practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships inconsistent with the
provisions of this chapter result from its literal interpretation or enforcement,
the Planning Commission may waive, modify, or delay the application of any
undergrounding requirement upon written request by a building site owner.
Such request shall be filed with the Community Development Department
and shall contain any and all facts which are offered in support.
(e) If the Planning Commission's action is to delay the installation of required
undergrounding utilities, it may require the building site owner to file wrth the
City a cash deposit, and/or record a covenant sufficient to provide for the
future installation of the underground features which are to be delayed. The
amount of the cash deposit shall be determined by the Building Official.
8108 AMENDMENT OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE
The 2013 California Green Building Standards Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 202 "Definitions" of the 2013 California Green Building Standards
Code is amended by adding the following definition:
SUSTAINABILITY. Consideration of present development and construction
impacts on the community, the economy, {,nd the environment without
comprom's-ng the needs of the future.
(b) Section 4.304.1 "Irrigation controllers" of the 2013 California Green Building
Standards Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
4304.1 Irrigation controllers. Automatic irrigation system controllers for
landscaping provided and installed at the time of final inspection and shall
comply with the following:
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.
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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 wh ch connects of
communicates with the controller(s). Soil moisture -based controllers
are not required to have rain sensor input.
8126 AMENDMENT OF THE 1997 UNIFORM CODE: FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
The 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended as
follows:
(a) Chapter 6, Procedures for Conduct of Hearing Appeals, is amended as
follows:
Section 601.1 Hearing Examiners /Hearing Officers. The Board may
appoint one or more Hearing Examiners or Hearing Officers or designate
one or more of its members to serve as hearing examiners to conduct the
hearings. The Examiner /Officer hearing the case shall exercise all powers
relating to the conduct of hearings until it is submitted to the board for
decision.
Section 601.1.1 Whenever used in this Code or by any other code
referenced by this Code, the terms Hearing Offcer and Hearing Examiner
shall have the same meaning and may be used interchangeably.
Section 601.1.2 Whenever the Board elects to appoint a Hearing Examiner
or Hearing Officer pursuant to Section 601.1, said Examiner /Officer shall be
selected pursuant to, and shall be subject to, the guidelines established by
TCC section 1167.
Section 604.8 In addition to the provisions of Sections 604.1 through
604.7, hearings conducted before a Hearing Officer or Hearing Examiner
shall be subject to the provisions of TCC section 1168.
Section 605.2 Where a case is heard by a Hearing Examiner or Hearing
Officer the Examiner /Officer shall submit a written report to the Board
consistent with the heanng officer guidelines established by TCC Section
1168 for consideration by the Board.
8127 AMENDMENT OF THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
The 1997 Uniform Housing Code is amended as follows_
(a) Chapter 2, Enforcement, is amended as follows:
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Section 203 — Housing Advisory and Appeals Board/Building Board of
Appeals
Section 203.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the
application and interpretations of this code, there shall be and is created a
Housing Advisory and Appeals Board/Building Board of Appeals for the City
of Tustin ('Board of Appeals ") as set forth in 2013 CBC Section 113.1 as
amended who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters
pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the
jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member and shall act
as secretary to said Board but shall have no vote upon any matter before
the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the governing body
and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of
procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and
findings in writ °ng to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building
Official. Appeals to the Board shall be processed in accordance with the
provisions contained in Section 1201 of this code. Copies of all rules of
procedure adopted by the Board shall be delivered to the Building Official,
who shall make them accessible to the public.
203.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no
authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provision of this Code
and the Board shall not be empowered to waive requirements of this Code.
(b) Chapter 13, Procedures for Conduct of Hearing Appeals, is amended as
follows:
Section 1301.1 Hearing Examiners /Hearing Officers. The Board may
appoint one or more Hearing Examiners or Hearing Officers or designate
one or more of its members to serve as hearing examiners to conduct the
hearings. The Examiner hearing the case shall exercise all powers relating
to the conduct of hearings until it is submitted to the board for decision.
Section 1301.1.1 Whenever used in this Code or by any other code
referenced by this Code, the terms Hearing Examiner and Hearing Officer
shall have the same meaning and may be used interchangeably.
Section 1301.1.2 Whenever the Board elect.: to appoint a Hearing
Examiner or Hearing Officer pursuant to Section 1301.1, said
Examiner /Officer shall be selected pursuant to and shall be subject to the
gu delines established by TCC section 1167.
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Section 1304.8 In addition to the provisions of Sections 1304.1 through
1304.7, hearings conducted before a Hearing Examiner or Hearing Officer
shall be subject to the provisions of TCC section 1188.
Section 1305.2 Where a case is heard by a Hearing Examiner or Hearng
Officer the Examiner /Officer shall submit a written report to the Board
consistent with the Hearing Officer Guidelines established by TCC section
1188 for consideration by the Board.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2014.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held 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 declares that it would
have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin
held on the 19th day of November, 2013.
LLWYN A. MURRAY
MAYOR
JEFFREY C. PARKER
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF TUSTIN }
CERTIFICATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1435
JEFFREY C. PARKER, City Clerk and ex- officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, does 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. 1435 was duly and
regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 5th day
of November, 2013 and was given its second reading, passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on the 191' day of November, 2013 by the following
vote:
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY CLERK
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