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DATE:
JULY 6, 1993
TO'
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 1113, UNIFOP. M FIRE CODE
RECOI~MEND~%TZON· '
Have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1113
(roll call vote).
.%CKGROUND:
The following Ordinance No. 1113 had first reading and introduction
at the June 21, 1993 City Council meeting:
ORDINANCE NO. 1113 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 5 OF THE
TUSTIN CITY CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE,
1991 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS,
1991 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS THERETO AS THE FIRE PROTECTION
· REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Valerie Whiteman
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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~81-2 UFC Standard 81-2~ £t I is adopted as
specified in Appendix V; and Part II is
deleted and whenever it is referenced in
this code or the UFC Standards it shall
mean NFPA 231C, 1991 Edition, as adopted
in Appendix V.
(b) Add the following:
38-1 Whenever UBC Standard 38-1 is referenced
in this code or the-UFC Standards it
shall mean NFPA 13, 1989 ~dition,. as
adopted in Appendix~'V~
38-2 Whenever UBC Standard 38-2 is referenced
in this code or the UFC Standards it
shall mean NFPA 14, 1990 Edition, as
adopted in Appendix V.
38-3 Whenever UBC Standard 38-3 is referenced
in this code or the UFC Standards it
shall mean NFPA 13R, 1989 Edition, as
adopted in Appendix V.
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Section 2.304(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended by identifying existing
Subsection (b) Recognized Standards as (c)
and add a new Section 2.304 (b) Adopted NFPA
Standards to read as follows:
(b). Adopted NFPA Standards. See Appendix V
of this code for a list of National Fire
'.~'-~'.'" Protection AssOciation Standards and
amendments thereto, which are adopted as
a part of this code.
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Section 3.101 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby deleted and replaced with the
following-.
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
Sec. 3.'101. (a) Infraction. Except as provided in
Section 3.101(b) any person operating or
maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle
subject to this code who shall permit any fire or
life safety hazard to exist on premises,under their
control shall be guilty of an infraction.
(b) Misdemeanor. Any person who fails to abate a
fire or life safety hazard within the time
specified by the Fire Chief or a duly authorized
representative, or who violates the following
sections of this code, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor:
2.108 (b)
3. 101
Interference
Unlawful Continuance of Fire Hazards
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3. 102
3.103
3.104
10. 104
11.503
12.202
13.203
77.107
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Noncompliance with Or~/ ~ and Notices
'- Noncompliance with conaemnation Tag
Removal and Destruction of Signs and
Tags
Tampering with Fire-protection Equipment
and Site Barriers
Burning Objects
OCcupant Loads
False Alarms
Prohibited and Limited Acts
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(C) Separate Of£ensm. Each.violation will
be deemed a' separate offense for each and
every day or portion-thereof during which any
violation of any of the provisions of this
chapter or of the code adopted hereby is
committed, continued or permitted by such
person, firm, partnership, or corporation and
shall be deemed punishable therefor as
provided in this chapter.
Section 4.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended as follows:
(a)Section 4.108 is amended by adding a
paragraph to read as follows:
The permit fees to the City shall be in an
amount established by resolution of the City
Council.
(b) Subsection f.1 of Section 4.108 is
deleted. ...... ~?. '
(c) Subsection f.3 of Section 4.108 is
amended by adding the following:
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To create or maintain a monitoring well
for underground storage of flammable or
combustible liquids.
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To install or maintain an underground
storage piping and vapor recovery
system.
(d) Subsection g.2 is added to read as
follows:
g.2. Oeme~al ~se permit. To hold an activity
or operation that is not specifically
addressed by other permits, but which is
likely to produce conditions hazardous
to life or property.
(e) Subsection o.2 of Section 4.108 is
amended adding the following:
Open burning permits shall include:
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Bonfires/ rubbish' ~es, including
construction sites.
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Recreational fire/burning in a public.
place.
(f) Subsection o.5 is added to Section 4.108
to read as follows:
o.5 Open flame devices in marinas. To-.use
any open flame devices for repair or
maintenance in marinas; or for lighting
or decoration on the exterior of any
boat, slip or wharf.
(g) Subsection o.6 is added to Section 4.108
to read as follows:
o.6 Oil and natural gas wells. To drill,
own, operate, or maintain an oil or
natural gas well.
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Section 10.301(a) of the Uniform Fife'Code is
hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
(a) General. Approved numbers or addresses shall
be placed on all new and existing buildings in such
a position as to be plainly visible and legible
from the street or road fronting the property.
Said numbers shall contrast with their background.
Any commercial building occupied by more than one
buS~esS. Shall~havenumbers~Or. addresses~Iaced on
or immediately adjacent to all doors.that would
allow fire department access in an emergency
situation. In no case shall the numbers be less
than 4 (four) inches in height for residential and
6 (six) inches in height for commercial with a
minimum i (one) inch stroke.
Multiple units (i.e., apartments, condominiums,
townhouses, businesses, 'etc.) having entrance doors
not visible from the street or road shall have
approved numbers grouped for all businesses within
each structure and positioned so as to be plainly
visible from the street or road. Said numbers may
be grouped on the wall of the structure,or on a
substantial mounting post independent of the
structure.
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Section 10.401 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended by adding the following:
Private dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet
in total area shall be evaluated for fire
flow requirements by the Chief.
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'~ ~tion lO.501(a) of the D.. [_~orm Fire Code is
hereby amended by adding the following:
Use of halogenated agent fire extinguishing
systems and portable extinguishers shall be
limited to applications where a clean agent
is necessary to extinguish fire efficiently
without damaging the equipment or area being
protected, or where the use of alternate
agents can cause a hazard to personnel~.in the
area.
The regulations of the State Fire'Marshal
also apply to the testing, service,
maintenance, and licensing of service
personnel for automatic fire extinguishing
systems, portable fire extinguishers and
standpipes. (Title 19, California Code of
RegUlations, Chapters 3 and 5)
Section 10.507(a) of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended by adding.the following:
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be
installed in accordance with the NFPA
standards as adopted in Appehdix V of this
code.
When a residential sprinkler system is
provided as specified in NFPA 13R~as adopted
in Appendix V of this code, exceptions to, or
reductions in, code requirements allowed
'because'of:~the inst.allatio~n· of an automatic
fire-extinguishing system are not permitted.
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Section 10.507 (b) of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended by adding the following:
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In all new buildings or structures in
which the gross square footage exceeds
6,000 square feet or more than two (2)
stories in height.
EXCEPTION: Open parking structures classified
as a B-3 occupancy.
For the purposes of item 5, area .separation
walls shall not define separate buildings.
An approved automatic sprinkler system
required by item 5 may be used for fire-
resistive substitution as specified in the
provisions of Section-508 of the Uniform
Building Code, setforth is the City Code.
Section 10.507(h) of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
'. ~ (h) Group R Occupanoie,. .,
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Ail new Group R, Division 1 and Group R,
Division 3 occupancies, other than
detached one and two family dwellings,
shall be equipped with an automatic
sprinkler system. Residential or quick-
response standard sprinkler heads shall
be used in the dwelling unit and.guest
room portions of the building· ~.
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Ail new R-3 occupancies, detached one
and two family dwellings, where the
gross square footage of the building
exceeds 6,000 square feet or more than
two stories in height, shall be equipped
with an automatic sprinkler system.
Residential or quick response standard
sprinkler heads shall be used in the
dwelling unit and guest room portions of
the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy
separation walls shall not define separate
buildings.
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Section 10.509(b) of the Uniform Fire Code 'is
hereby amended by adding the following:
Other approved fire-extinguishing systems
compatible with the hazardous materials being
stored or used shall be installed to protect
?~-.~>~,~sPe¢iai~,hazards or-Occupancies in l~ieu'of
automatic sprinklers.
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Section 10.510(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby deleted and replace with the
following'.
(b) Where Required. Standpipe systems shall
be provided as set forth in Table No. 10·510
and the provisions of this section.
Every new building with any horizontal dimension
greater than 300 feet, shall be provided with
either access doors or hose outlets located so that
all portions of the building can be reaghed with
150 feet of hose from an access door or hose
outlet.
Required access doors shall be located in the
exterior wall of the building and shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder. The door
dimensions shall be not less than 3 (three) feet in
width nor 6 (six) feet 8 (eight) inches in height.
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The ho~ ~utlets shall be 2 1/2 ~ I ~ and one half)
inches in size with an approved valve. The water
supply for the hose outlets shall be provided;
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by a separate main supplied from the system
side of the check valve at the fire
department connection, or
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from an adjacent section of the sprinkler
system arranged to allow the hose outlets to
deliver water when the sprinkler~/system, or
portion of the system that.protects the area.
'served 'by the hose outlet; is shut'off.
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Section 10.514 is hereby added to the UnifOrm
Fire Code to read as follows:
Special Provisions for High-rise Buildings
(a) Scope. In addition to. other applicable
requirements of these regul~ations, the
provisions of this section shall apply to
every new building of any type of.
construction or occupancy having floors used
for human occupancy located more than 55
(fifty-five) feet above the lowest level of
fire department building access. Such
buildings shall be provided with an automatic
sprinkler system 'installed in accordance with
Section 10.514 (c) of this code.
EXCEPTIONS: The following structures, while
cla~s-ified ashigh-risebUiIdings, shall~hotbe
subject to the provisions of this section but shall
conform to all other applicable provisions of these
regulations.
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Buildings used exclusiVely as open parking
garages.
Buildings where all flOOrs above the 55
(fifty-five) foot' level are used exclusively
as open parking garages.
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Floors of buildings used exclusively as open
parking garages and located above all other
floors used for human occupancy. ,
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Buildings such as power plants, lookout
towers, steeples, grain houses and similar
structures with noncontinuous human
occupancy, when approved by the Chief.
For the purpose of this subsection, R building
access" shall mean an exterior door opening
conforming to all of the following:
1.~ ; fire department
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iSuitable and available
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Located not more than 2 (two) feet above the
adjacent ground level.
Leading to a space, room or area having foot
traffic communication capabilities with the
remainder of the building.
Designed to permit access through the use of
Orange County Fire Department emergency
access lock box program.
(b) Certificate of Occupancy. The provisions of
Section 1807 (b) of the Uniform Building Code, as
adopted in the City Code, shall apply to buildings
described in Section 10.514 (a).
(c) Automatic Sprinkler System. The provisions of
Section 1807 (c) of the Uniform Building Code, as
adopted in the City Code, and the provisions
contained in this section shall apply to buildings
described in Section'10.514 (a).
3. Sprinkler Control Valves. Sprinkler control
valves, shutoff valves and a water-flow
detecting device shall be provided at the
lateral connection to the riser for each
floor· Such valves and devices shall be
electrically supervised to automatically
sound an appropriate signal transmitted to
.~:."~"-~l°cations-in accordanCe with Secti0~'"10.514
(e) of the Uniform Fire Code.
(d) Smoke-detectionSystems. The provisions of
Section 1807(d) of the Uniform Building Code, as
adopted in the City Code, and the provisions
contained in this section shall apply to buildings
described in Section 10.514(a).
Indicating Lights. All'smoke detectors connected
to the alarm system shall have a light that
indicates the status of the detector. When a
detector is located in a space above a drop
ceiling, the indicating light shall be located on
or below the ceiling grid. ,
(e) &1arm and Communications Systems. Every high-
rise building shall be provided with a State Fire
Marshal approved and listed fire alarm system.
The alarm and communication systems shall be
designed and installed so that damage to any 1
(one) speaker will not render any paging zone of
the system inoperative.
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The vok alarm and public addrea ~ystem may be a
combinedsystem. When approved by the Fire
Department, communications systems may be combined
with the voice alarm system and the public address
system.
The fire alarm system shall include visual
indicators for the hearing impaired, in all public
areas of the Duilding including, But not limited
to, elevators, elevator lobbies, rest rooms,~-
corridors, exit stairways, rooms and tenant spaces
~exceeding 1,.O00.square feet.
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Voice alarm system. The operation of any
smoke detector, sprinkler, water flow device
or manual fire alarm station shall
automatically sound an alert signal to the
desired areas followed by voice instructions
giving appropriate information and direction
to the occupants.
Upon activation of the automatic sprinkler system,
any automatic fire-detection device required by
this section or any special hazard fire-protection
or extinguishing system, an automatic voice alarm
signal shall sound on the floor wh~re activated and
on the floor above and below. An audible and
visual signal shall be transmitted to the central
control station and the'Fire Department central
control station status board. The content of the
voice alarm in each instance shall be determined by
the fire department, in cooperation with the
building owner ~or. manager~
The central control station shall contain controls
for the voice alarm system so that a selective or
general voice alarm may be manually initiated.
The system shall be supervised to cause the
activation of an audible trouble signal in the
central control station upon interruption or
failure of the audio path including amplifiers,
speaker'wiring, switchesand electrical contacts
and shall detect opens, shorts and grounds which
might impair the function of the system.
The alarm shall be designed to be heard,clearly by
all occupants within the building or designated
portions thereof, as is required for the public
address system.
ZXCEPTION: In lieu of a voice alarm signal and
when approved by the fire department, the local
alarm system may employ any sounding device or
devices which are approved and listed by the State
Fire Marshal.
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The .~unding devices of such ~ ..ernate systems
shall have a distinctive tone and shall be arranged
to emit intermittent, prolonged or continuous sound
signals for a full period of 10 (ten) seconds, to
be immediately followed by an intermission or
period of silence of 5 (five) seconds, before the
signal is repeated.
Such signal shall continue to sound until manually
terminated at the central control station but in no
case shall such manual operation be a~ranged~.to
cause termination in less than 3 (three) minutes.
2. Public address system. Speakers or signa%'ing
devices used to Sound the voice or fire alarm
shall be so located as to be clearly heard on
the floor where activated, except as may be
otherwise found necessary or acceptable by
the enforcing agency.
A public address communication system designed to
be clearly heard by all occupants of the bui.lding
shall operate from the central control station. It
shall be established on a selective or general.
basis, as approved by the Fire Chief, to the
following paging areas:
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Elevators.
Elevator lobbies.
Corridors.
Exit stairways.
Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000
square feet in area.
F-.~:?'"--Dwelling+unitS-in~ apartment h°useS~f~''~'
G. Hotel guest rooms or suites·
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Fire Department communication systems. A
two-way Fire Department communication system
shall be provided for fire department use.
It shall operate between the central control
station and elevators, elevator lobbies,
emergency and standby power rooms and at
entries to every enclosed exit stairway.
The communication system shall also comply with the
following:
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Alarm transmission. Unless the central
control station is constantly manned by
competent and experienced operating personnel
conforming to Chapter 9 of NFPA 72 as adopted
in Appendix V of this code, voice or fire
alarm and trouble signals shall be
automatically retransmitted to one of the
following-
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An approved central station conforming
to NFPA 71 as adopted by the State
Building Standards Commission.
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A supervisory station., [ ,~ an approved
remote station conforming to NFPA 72 as
adopted by the State Building Standards
Commission.
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Special provisions. In Group R division 1
occupancies:
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When a building conforms to the
provisions of this section, the manually
operated fire 'alarm system otherwise
specified .by Section -14. t04 (~) shall -not-
be required.' '~
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Single-station detectors installed in
dwelling units and hotel or lodging
house guest rooms, as specified in
Section 14.104(g) 6, need not be
interconnected to the fire alarm system.
required by this section.
(f) Central Control Station. A central control
station for Fire Department operations shall' be
provided in a location approved by the Fire
Department. The central control station shall be
separated from the remainder of th~ building by not
less than one-hour fire-resistive construction with
all openings protected by assemblies having a fire-
resistive rating of not' less than 45 (forty-five)
minutes. It shall have a minimum of one door which
is accessible directly from the exterior portion of
the building and shall be openable with a fire
depa~r-tment master key..'~The.-'central control'station
shall have a minimum of 96 (ninety-six) square feet
with a minimum dimension of 8 (eight) feet. It
shall contain the following as a minimum:
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The voice alarm and public address system
panels.
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The Fire Department communications panel, a
cabinet containing 8 (eight) portable
firefighter phones and 1 (one) headset with
sufficient cord to reach all portions of the
room.
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Fire detection and fire alarm system
annunciator panels.
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Annunciator visually indicating the location
of the elevators and their operational
status.
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Status indicators and controls for air-
handling systems.
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Controls for unlocking all stairway doors
simultaneously.
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7.~ ,flow detectors
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,Sprinkler valve and wa%
display panels.
Emergency and standby power controls and
status indicators.
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A wall mounted telephone for exclusive fire
department use shall be installed in the fire
control room and shall have an outside
dedicated private line. ~.
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Elevator. ~control_ switches for ~switching of
emergency power.'
11. Fire pump status panel and controls.
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Other fire-protection equipment andsystems
controls as required by the fire department.
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Schematic building plans in clea~ly labeled
approved containers, indicating the typical
floor plan and detailing the building core,
fire resistive separations, exit facilities,
on-site water supply, fire-protection
systems, fire-fighting equipment and Fire
Department access.
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One 3 (three) foot by 4 (four) foot table and
1 (one) chair.
15. An approved locked and labeled cabinet,
containing labeled keys for emergency .access
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Ail control panels in the central control station
shall be permanently identified as to function.
Alarms, supervisory and trouble signals as required
by Items 3 and 7 above shall be annunciated in
compliance with this code in the central control
station by means of an audible and visual
indicator. For purposes of annunciation, zoning
shall be in accordance with the following:
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building, each building shall be considered
separately. ~
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Each floor shall be considered a separate
zone. When one or more sprinkler risers
serve the same floor, each riser shall be
considered a separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the
same system on the floor.
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separation walls or by horizontal exits shall
be considered as separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the
housing of any boiler, heating unit, generator,
combustible storage, or similar hazardous equipment
or storage.
(g) Smoke Control. The provisions of Section 1807
(g) 'Smoke Control of the- Uniform Building Code, as
adopted i~ the-.City Code, _shall apply to buildings
described in' Section 101514.
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(h) ~-levators. The provisions of Section 1807(h)
of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted in the
City Code, shall apply to buildings described in
Section 10.514 (a) .
(i) Standby Power, Light and Emergency Systems.
Item 2 of Section 1807(i) of the Uniform Building
Code, as adopted in the City Code, and items 1-and
3 as contained in this section shall apply to
buildings described in Section 10.514(a).
1. Standby power. A standby power-generating
system (as approved by the Building Official
and Fire Official) conforming to the Uniform
Building Code standard 18-1 as adopted in the
City Code, shall be provided· The system
shall be equipped with suitable means for
automatically starting the generator setupon
.... ?~!~+-"failure-ofthe normal'electrical supply"
systems and for automatic transfer of all
functions required by this section at full
power within 60 (sixty-) seconds qf such
normal service failure. System supervision
with manual start and transfer override
features shall be provided at the central
control station·
An on-premises fuel supply sufficient for not less
than 6 '(six) hours' at full-demand operation of the
system shall be provided. Where fire pumps are
required, an 8 (eight) hour fuel supply shall be
provided.
The standby system shall have a capacity and rating
that would supply all equipment required to be
operational at the same time. The generating
capacity need not be sized to operate all the
connected electrical equipment simultaneously.
Ail power, lighting, 'signal and communication
facilities specified in Subsections (d) , (e) , (f) ,
'(g), (h), (i) and (j) of this section, as
applicable, fire pumps, required to maintain
pressure, stair pressurization fans, standby
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li~ ng and normal circuits ~ plying exit signs
and exit illumination shall be.~transferable to the
standby source.
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Standby lighting. Standby lighting
requirements shall comply with Uniform
Building Code, as adopted in the City Code.
3. Emergency systems. The following are
classified as emergency systems and shall
'. operate within 10 seconds 'of failure of the
normal power .supply:
A. Required exit sign and exit illumination.
B. Elevator car lighting.
C. Fire alarm system.
D. Fire-detection system.
E. Sprinkler alarm system.
When the standby power-operation system reaches
full operating capacity, the emergency electrical
systems and equipment shall be transferred thereto.
(j) Exits. Exits shall comply with the
requirements of the Uniform Building Code, as
adopted in the City Code, and with the following:
1. Ail stairway doors which are locked from the
~ stairway--side shall.have the capability of
being unlocked simultaneOusly without
unlatching upon a signal from the central
control station. Upon failure of electrical
power, the locking mechanisms shall be.
retracted to the unlocked position.
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When stairway doors are locked from the
stairway side, a telephone or other two-way
communications system, connected to an
approved emergency service which operates
continuously shall be provided at not less
than every fifth floor in each required
stairway.
All enclosed exit stairways shall be equipped
with a barometric dampered relief opening at
the top.
The stairway shall be supplied mechanically
with sufficient air to discharge a minimum of
2,500 cubic feet per minute through the
relief opening; while maintaining a minimum
positive pressure of 0.15-inch water column
in the stairway relative to atmospheric
pressure with all doors closed. Activation
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I /che mechanical equipmen I hall be
i'nitiated by a smoke detector installed
outside the stair enclosure and within 5
(five) feet of the enclosure door.
Such equipment shall also be activated by
actuation of the automatic sprinkler system.
Operation of Ventilating equipment shall also
be in accordance with the Uniform Building
Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code,
Sectio~3310 (g) 6, --
(k) SeismiC considerationS. The ProviSions of
Section 1807(k) of the uniform Building Code, as
adopted in the City Code, shall apply to buildings
described in Section 10.514(a).
(1) Emergency Access and Evacuation'Facility.
This section(l) shall apply to any Group B,
Division 2 or Group R occupancies having floors
used for human occupancy located more than 75
(seventy-five) feet above the lowest level of fire
department access. Such structures shall be
equipped with a fire department approved emergency
helicopter landing pad for use by police, fire and
emergency medical helicopters onlyJ
EXCEPTION: Buildings with a roof slope greater
than-4 in 12 having all' exits provided With
smokeproof enclosures in accordance with Uniform
Builidng Code, Section 3310 as adopted in the City
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1. The roof area shall include an emergency
access and evacuation facility for
helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds
gross weight· This facility shall have a
touchdown pad of at least 50 (fifty) feet by
50 (fifty) feet and a clear unobstructed
landing and takeoff area with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet by 100 feet·
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2308 (c) of the Uniform Building Code, as
adopted in the City Code. Helicopter landing
areas and supports shall be of noncombustible
construction.
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2 (two) approach-departure paths at a slope
of no greater than 8 (eight) to l(one).
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evacuation facility for purposes other than
emergency access and evacuation shall require
prior Federal Aviation Administration, as
well as local building and fire department
approval.
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The roof top shall be marked by an emergency
marker as required by the Fire chief.
The building emergency communication system
shall extend to the roof.
Section 11.505 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby deleted and replaced with the ~.
following:
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Seo. ' 11. 505. Chimney Spark Attesters.
In all new occupancies in which there is installed
any chimney, flue or stovepipe attached to any
fireplace, stove, barbecue or other device that
burns any solid or liquid fuel shall have such
chimney, flue or stovepipe equipped w%th a spark
arrester. A spark arrester is defined as a device
constructed of nonflammable material, twelve-gauge
minimum welded or woven wire mesh, with one-half-
inch openings, or cast-iron plate, three-sixteenth
inch minimum thickness or other material found
satisfactory by the enforcement agency and having
one-half inch perforations for arresting burning
carbon or sparks installed in such a manner as to
be visible for the purposes of inspection and
maintenance.
Ail incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a
substantially constructed spark arrester having an
iron, -heavy.wire mesh. not'exceeding one~half~inch-
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Section 14.103(b) of the Uniform Fire Code'is
hereby amended by adding the following:
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Fire alarm systems shall be designed so that
voltage loss is not greater than 5 (five)
percent.
Fire alarm equipment shall also comply with
the regulations of the State Fire Marshal
(Title 19, california Code of Regulations
Chapter 4, 24).
Section 25.114(d) of the Uniform ~ire Code is
hereby amended by adding the following:
(d) Occupant Count· The superviSOr of each
place of assembly shall have an effective
system to keep count of the number of
occupants present in the assembly area. If
at any time the Chief determines that an
accurate count of occupants is not being
maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared
until an accurate count can be made.
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deleted and replaced with following:
ARTICLE 29
REPAIR GARAGES
Sec. 29.101. Scope
Garages used for service or repair of motor
vehicles and classified as Group B, Division 1, or
Grou~ H, 'Division 4 occupancies shall be in
accordance with this Article
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Sec. 29..102. Permits
For permits to use a structure as a place of
business for the purpose of servicing or repairing
motor vehicles, see Section 4.108.
Sec. 29.103. Flammable and Combustible Liquids
(a) General. Storage, use and handling of
flammable or combustible liquids shall be in
accordance with the provisions of this section and
Article 79. '
(b)
Dispensing Inside of Buildings. Class I
liquids shall not be dispensed or transferred
within a repair garage, except as~' provided in
Section 79. 903 (h).
-'when'--Class II-and-Class-III-A. liquids a~e'"' '
dispensed in lubrication or service rooms of Group
H, division 4 garages, electrical and fuel-burning
equipment shall comply with Sections 79.905 and
79.906.
For operations involving dispensing of fuel into
the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, see Article 79,
Division IX.
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(d)
Storage and Use in Buildings with Basements
or Pits. When Class I liquids are stored or
used within a building having a basement or
pit into which flammable vapors could travel,
the basement or pit shall be provided with
ventilation designed to prevent the
accumulation of flammable vapors therein.
Storage and Handling of Liquids Drained from
Vehioles. 1. Motor vehicle fuel. Motor
vehicle fuel shall not be drained in Group B,
Division i occupancies. Liquids drained from
motor vehicle fuel tanks in Group H, Division
4 occupancies, shall be stored and handled as
required for Class I liquids in accordance
with Article 79.
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· (a) Compatibility. Eq~ _ment used for dry-
cleaning shall be compatible with the type of
solvent utilized and shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
(b) Solvent Handling Systems.
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of solvent shall be through close~
systems.
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circulation of solvents shall be
designed with leakproof seals. Positive
displacement pumps shall be fitted with
relief valves or bypasses to prevent
over pressure.
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sightglasses shall be protected against
physical damage.
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Testing. Piping, valves and
sightglasses shall be tested at a
minimum of 150 percent 6f the system's
maximum operating pressure. Testing
shall be in accordance with nationally
recognized standards. See Section 2·304
(b). Standard a.l.5.
(c) Exhaust Ventilation Systems. Dry-
· .~-~"~ ....... · cleaning units. Shall be proVided with an
automatically activated exhaust
ventilation system to maintain a minimum
of 100 feet per minute air velocity
through the loading door when the door
is opened· Such systems for dry-
cleaning equipment shall be in
accordance with Chapter 11 of the
Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted in
the City Cod~.
EXCEPTION: An external exhaust
ventilation shroud located immediately
outside the loading door may be used
provided the air flow is not~ less than
100 times the area of the door opening.
(d)
Combustion Air. Combustion air for
fuel-burning equipment shall be taken
from exterior openings that are located
a minimum of 5 (five) feet from exhaust
openings Of dry-cleaning equipment·
Sec. 36.104 Storage of Solvent and Waste
Solvent
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~st~rage~'~ of flammable and combustible solvents
and waste solvents shall be in accordance
with Article 79 Division II.
(b) Noncombustible Solvents. Storage of
noncombustible solvents and waste solvents in
excess of the exempt amount shall be in
accordance with Article 80.
Sec. 36.105 Spotting operations
(a) General. The local application of
flammable or combustible liquids for the
removal of stains shall be in accordance with
this section and Article 79, Division II and
VII.
(b) Dispensing at Work Stations. Dispensing
of solvents shall be from approved
containers. The amount of flammable and
combustible liquid solvents at each work
station shall not exceed I (one) gallon, 1
(one) pint of which may be in a plastic
container.
Section 77.109 of the Uniform Fire code is
hereby added to read as follows:
Other Regulations
Sec. 77.109. The regulations of the State
Fire MarShal .~for expl.osives also a~pply.~,'
(Title 19, California Code of Regulations
Chapters 10 and Title 24, California Code of
Regulations, Part 2)
Appendix VI-E of the UFC is adopted and shall
be used for determining the location of
magazines. Whenever the words 'See Appendix
VI-E' appear it shall mean 'Apply Appendix
VI-E'.
Section 77.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended as follows:
(a) Subsection (a), Magazines Required, is
hereby amended by adding the follOwing:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
magazine quantity limitations also apply.
(Title 19, California Code of Regulations,
Section 1566.4).
(b) Subsection (i), Storage with Other
Materials, is hereby amended by adding a
sentence to read as follows:
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Blasting caps, electric..Lasting caps,
detonating primers, and primed cartridges
shall not be stored in the same magazine with
other explosives. (Title 19, California Code
of Regulations, Section 1566.1)
(c) Subsection (o), Yard Maintenance, is
hereby amended by deleting '25 (twenty-five)
feet' and substituting '50 (fifty) feet' (19
CCR 1566.2) in its place. ~.
Section 77.202(a) of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended by adding the following:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
magazines within buildings also apply.
(Title 19, California Code of Regulations,
Section 1566.6)
Section 77.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended as follows:
(a) Subsection (a), General, is hereby
amended by adding a paragraph to read as.
follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
magazine classification, quantity limitations
and construction 'also apply.
The provisions of this section may be used in
place of the State Fire Marshal regulations
for classification and construction of
.... ~"--magazines.,~..if determined to provid~'~.an'-:'
acceptable alternative protection by the Fire
Chief. (Title 19, California Code of
Regulations, Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5)
(b) subsection (j), Indoor Magazines, is
hereby amended by adding an ending paragraph
to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
magazines within buildings also apply.
(Title 19, California Code of Regulations,
Section 1566.6)
Section 77.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended as follows:
(a) Subsection (g), Other Regulations, is
hereby amended by adding following:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
use and handling of explosives also apply.
(Title 19, California Code of Regulations,
Chapter 10, Subchapter 4)
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Safeguards, is hereby amended by adding an
ending paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
precautions against accidental discharge also
apply. (Title 19, California Code of
Regulations, Section 1568.8)
Section 77.302 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended by adding a beginning
paragraph to read as follows:
Public and Private conveyance. The
regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
transportation of explosives, including
transportation in private passenger vehicles,
also apply. (Title 19, California Code of
Regulations, Chapter 10, Subchapter 4,
Article 12)
Section 77.303 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended by adding a beginning -
paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State'Fire Marshal for
explosives at terminals also apply. (Title
19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter
10, Subchapter 4,' Article 9)
Section 77.305 of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended as follows:
(a) Add a beginning paragraph to Section
77.305 to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
mixing blasting agents also apply. (Title
19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter
10, Subchapter 4, Article 10)
(b) Delete Subsection (c), Construction, and
replace with the following:
(c) Construction. Buildings or other
facilities used for the mixing of blasting
agents shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the regulations of the State
Fire Marshal. (Title 19, California Code of
Regulations, Chapter 10 and Title 24,
California Code of Regulations, Part 2)
(c) Subsection (d), .Compounding and Mixing,
is amended by adding the following:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
mixer design and blasting agent composition
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~RESERVED ~
Appendix II-A, Section 17, of the Uniform
Fire Code is hereby amended by identifying
the first paragraph as (a) and adding a new
Subsection (b) to read as follows:
(b)
The Fire Chief may suspend enforcement
and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the ~
purposes of this article, if~the Chief
determines in any specific case that any
of the following conditions exist:' '~
1. Difficult terrain
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Presence of plants included in any
State and Federal Resources
agencies, California Native'Plant
Society and County approved list of
wildlife, plants, rare, endangered
and/or threatened species.
Stands or groves o~ trees or
heritage trees
5. Other unusual circumstances that
make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions
of Sections 15, 16 or 17. of this
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impractical·
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Appendix II-A of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended by adding the following:
25. USE OF EQUIPMENT
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this
section, no person shall use, operate,
or cause to be operated, in, upon or
adjoining any hazardous fire area, any
internal combustion engine which uses
hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is
equipped with a spark arrester as
defined in subsection 25(c) maintained
in effective working order, or the
engine is constructed, equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire
pursuant to subsection 25(c).
(b)
Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust
system of engines or vehicles subject to
this section shall not be placed or
mounted in such a manner as to allow
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flames or heat from t.. ~axhaust system
to ignite any flammabl material.
(c)
A spark arrester is a device constructed
of nonflammable material specifically
for the purpose of removing and
retaining carbon and other flammable
particles over 0.0232 of an inch in size
from the exhaust flow of an internal
combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon
fuels or which'is qualified and rated by
the United States Forest Service.
(d) .Engines used to provide motor power for
trucks, truck tractors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles,
are not subject to this section if the
exhaust system is equipped with a
muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code
of the State of California.
(e)
Turbocharged engines are not subject to
this section if all exhausted gases pass
through the rotating turbine wheel,
there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in
effective mechanical condition.
Appendix II-A of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended by adding the following:
26.
NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTOR REQUIREMENT
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No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease,
or rent to any person any internal combustion
engine subject to the provisions of Section
25 and not subject to the provisions of
Section 13005 of the Health and Safety Code,
unless such person provides a written notice
to the purchaser or bailee, at the time of
sale or at the time of entering into the
lease or rental contract, that it is a
violation of the UFC to use or operate the
engine in upon or adjoining any hazardous
fire area, unless the engine is equipped with
a spark arrester, as defined in Section 25,
maintained in effective working o~der or the
engine is constructed, equipped, and
maintained for the prevention of fire
pursuant to Section 27.
Appendix II-A of the Uniform Fire Code is
hereby amended.by adding the following:
27. FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
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Ail new buildings to bt hilt or installed in
a hazardous fire area sh~ll comply with the
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approved by the Fire Chief prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
The Fuel Modification Plan shall be
approved by the Fire Chief prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
The Fuel Modification Plan may be
altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the Fuel Modification
shall be approved by the Fire Chief.
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Plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan.
Appendix III-B of the Uniform Fire Cod~'. is
hereby amended by deleting Table No. A-III-B-
I and replacing with the following:
TABLE NO. A-III-B-1
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
MAXIMUM HYDRANT
SPACING (FEET)
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
FROM HYDRANT TO ANY
POINT ON THE STREET
OR ROAD FRONTAGE
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INDUSTRIAL
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150 FEET
RESIDENTIAL,
OTHER THAN
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AND TWO-FAMILY
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150 FEET
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DWELLINGS 3
250 FEET 5
300 FEET
In subdivisions or building complexes, when all the
buildings are protected with automatic fire
sprinkler systems, the spacing may be increased to
500 feet.
In buildings protected with automatic fire
sprinklers systems, the distance may be increased
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Isolated Residences ~ ached one- and
two-family dwellings) which are s~parated from
other dwellings by a minimum distance of 100 feet,
shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for
alternative protection.
In Subdivisions in which all homes and attached
garages are protected with automatic fire sprinkler
systems, the spacing may be increased to 600 feet.
In buildings protected with automatic fire ~'
sprinklers systems the distance may be increased to
300 feet.
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Appendix V of the Uniform Fire Code,
Nationally Recognized Standards~of Good
Practice, is hereby deleted and replaced with
the following:
APPENDIX V
ADOPTED STANDARDS
1. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
(a) NFPA Standards. The NFPA Standards as listed
in this section by name and edition, and as
published by the National Fire Protection
Association, save and except such portions as
are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or
amended are hereby adopted and incorporated
as though fully set forth herein, and the
~ .. ~...~. provisions thereof shall be controlling
within the'limits of the incorporated area of
the City. One copy of each adopted Standard
is on file at the Orange County Fire
Department, Fire Prevention Bureau
headquarters.
(1)
NFPA llA Standard for Medium- and High-
Expansion Foam Systems, 1988 Edition, ' as
amended in subsection (b).
(2)
NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide
Extinguishing Systems, 1989 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b).
(3)
NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire
Extinguishing Systems, 1989 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b).
(4)
NFPA 12B Standard on Halon 1211 Fire
Extinguishing Systems, 1990 Edition, as
amended by subsection (b).
(5) ·
NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems, 1989 Edition, as amended
in subsection (b) and Section 2.
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(7)
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Code, Uniform Plumbing~., Ae, or the
Electrical Code as adoPt~d in the City Code.
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Whenever none of the documents listed above
apply, then nationally recognized standards
or nationally recognized engineering
practices as approved by the Fire Chief shall
apply.
Conflicts between NFPA and UFC or Othe~
Adopted Codes or Standards.. Whenever a NFPA
Standard contains a provision which
duplicates or conflicts with a requirement of
the;. Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code
Standards, applicable state regulations, or
other codes and standards as adopted in the
City Code, the provisions of the latter will
take precedence.
NFPA Appendices. All NFPA appendices are for
informational purposes and are not adopted.
NFPA 13 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and
deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA'13 Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1989
Edition, is further amended as follows:
Add a subsection 1-7.1.1, Buildings of
Undetermined Use, to read as follows:
"~'7~'1;I -Buildings~of"'Undetermined Use,'~"When fire
sprinkler systems are required in buildings of
undetermined use, they shall be designed and
installed to have a sprinkler density of not less
than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 3
use, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square
feet.
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at
time permit is issued.'
Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system
with greater capability, it shall be the
responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the
system to the required density for the, new
occupancy.
NFPA 13D AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and
deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 13D Standard for
the Installation of'Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1989
Edition, is further amended as follows:
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(a) ~, ~nd Section 3-1.1, Valve, ad Drains, by
deleting exceptions 1 and 2.
(b) Delete Section 3-2.1, Pressure Gages, and
replace with the following:
3-2.1
At least one water pressure gage shall
be installed on the riser assembly.
(c) Delete Section 3-6.
(d)
Amend Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers by
deleting the exceptions and substituting the
following three exceptions and final
paragraph:
Exception No. 1: Sprinklers are not required
in bathrooms, not exceeding 55 (fifty-five)
square feet.
Exception No. 2: Sprinklers are not required
in small clothes closets, linen closets and
pantries where the least dimension does not
exceed 3 (three) feet, the area dOes not
exceed 24 (twenty-four)square feet, and the
walls and ceilings are surfaded with
noncombustible or fire-resistive material as
defined in the Uniform Building Code as
adopted in the City Code.
Exception No. 3: Sprinklers may be omitted
from open attached porches, carports and
-~'-':~':.~-'i:.S. imilar~.open attached..structures.~,~Attached
garages shall be protected with listed quick-
response sprinklers spaced to protect a
maximum area of 130 square feet. These heads
are not required to be calculated, as part of
the system, if the lines are supplied by the
largest piping in the system.
Ail attics shall be protected with intermediate
temperature quick- response heads which shall be
located to protect attic penetrations created by
access scuttles or mechanical equipment.
Crawl spaces which are intended for use as a
living or storage area or when they exGeed a
maximum height dimension of 5 (five) feet, shall
be protected with intermediate temperature quick-
response heads.
4. NFPA 13R AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and
deletions of Section 2.(b), NFPA 13R Standard
Height, 1989 Edition, is further amended as
follows:
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Exception No. 4, as follows:
Exception No. 4: Sprinklers may be omitted from
penthouse equipment rooms, crawl spaces,
floor/ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and other
concealed spaces that are not used or intended for
living purposes or storage. Sprinklers may also be
omitted from attics which are not located over
dwelling units.
5. NFPA 14 .AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and
deletions of Section 2.(b), NFPA 14 Standard for
the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems,
1990 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a)
Section 2~1.1 (a) Design Basis is deleted and
replaced with the following:
2-1.1 (a) Hydraulically designed to provide the
required water supplies at a minimum residual
pressure of 150 psi for Class I and III systems and
65 psi for Class II systems at the topmost outlet.
(b)
Section 2-1.1 (b) Design Basis is deleted.
(c) RESERVED
(d) Section 2-1.3 Class II is amended by adding
the words 'at 65 (sixty-five) psi.' to. the
"~"~'.-. end.of the last sentence.
(e) Section 3-2 Number of Standpipes is amended
by adding the following:
In addition to the requirements of this section the
number of standpipes shall be in accordance with
the Uniform Fire Code Section 10.510, as adopted in
the City Code.
(f)
The exception found in Section 3-2.2, Number
of Standpipes, is deleted.
(g)
Section 3-3, Location of Standpipes, is
amended by adding the following: ,
In addition to the requirements of this section the
location of standpipes shall be in accordance with
the Uniform Fire Code Section 10.510, as adopted in
the City Code.
(h)
Section 4-1.1, Hose Connections, General, is
amended by deleting '6 feet' and substituting
'4 (four) feet' in its place.
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Nozzles, is amended by deleting the two
exceptions.
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Section 4-4.3.2, Hose, Hose Racks, and
Nozzles, is amended by deleting the
exception.
(k) Section 4-7.1, Pressure Limitations is
deleted and replaced with the following:
4-7.1 Where flowing pressures at any hose valve
outlet exceed 150 psi, an approved device shall'be
installed at the outlet to reduce the pressure with
required flow at the outlet to 150. psi. For Class
I and Class III systems the approved device shall
not be capable of being adjusted to provide
pressures higher than 175 psi if available.
(1)
Section 4-7.2, Pressure Limitations is
deleted.
(m) Section 4-7.3, Pressure Limitations is
deleted and replaced with the following:
4-7.3 Where system pressures exceed 150 psi, a
listed pressure regulating device that regulates
pressure under flow and no-flow conditions shall be
installed at the hose Valve outlet. The pressure
on the inlet side of the pressure regulating device
shall not .exceed the rated working pressure of the
device. The pressure regulating device shall be so
arranged to regulate pressure at'the hose"Valve
outlet to a pressure not exceeding 175 psi.
(n) A new Section 4-7.4 is added to read as
follows:
4-7.4 Pressure Limitations. When Class I and III
standpipes are equipped with pressure regulating
devices per 4-7.1 and 4~7.3, each standpipe shall
be provided with an approved test/drain pipe to
facilitate functional flow testing of each pressure
regulating device, All materials and installations
shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 7 of
this standard. Each test/drain pipe sh~ll be a
minimum of 3 (three) inches and shall have an
approved inlet for each pressure regulating device.
The pipe shall be installed adjacent to the
standpipe it serves, and shall discharge to an
approved location. Systems which are equipped with
auxiliary on-site water supplies shall have the
test/drain pipe discharge back to the tank.
· (o) RESERVED
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following:
In addition, all pressure regulating devices shall
be tested for compliance with the requirements of
Section 5-3.2.
(q) section 8-2.1, is deleted and replaced the
following:
S-Z.1 Periodic Inspection. Systematic periodic
.inspections shall be.in accordance with the
california State 'Fire 'Marshal Regulations including
State licensing requirements (Title 19, california
Code of Regulations). Functional flow testing
shall include all pressure regulating devices and
shall assure proper calibration and setting of the
devices.
6. NFPA 16Al%MENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and
deletions of Section 2.(b), NFPA 16A, .Recommended
Practice for the Installation of Closed-Head Foam-
Water sprinkler Systems, 1988 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
Section 1-1, Scope, is amended by adding a
beginning paragraph to 'read as follows:
Whenever in this standard the word ' recommended' is
used it means '~' and whenever in this
standard the word '.Should~' is'used it me~
'shall'.
7. NFPA 37 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and
deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 37 Standard for
the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion
Engines and Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
(a)
Amend Section 2-1.1.2.2, General Locations,
by deleting the last paragraph.
(b)
Amend Section 2-1.1.2.3, General ~ocations,
by deleting the last sentence.
(b)
Add a new Section 2-1.1.2.4 to read as
follows:
2-1.1.2.4 General Locations. Doors, windows and
louvered openings shall be located on exterior
walls only. When such openings are located below
'openings in another story or less than 10 (ten)
feet from doors, windows or louvered openings of
the same building they shall be protected by a fire
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rating. ~uch fire assemblies shai± be fixed,
automatic or self-closing.
Combustion engines and gas turbines used for
emergency power shall not be located in a room or
area used for any other purpose.
8. NFPA 50 AMENDED
In-addition to the amendments, additions and
.deletions of Section 2.. (b), NFPA 50 Standard for
Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1990
Edition, is further amended as specified in the
Uniform Fire Code Standard 74-1 Part I.
9. NFPA 231 AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and
deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA.231 Standard for
General Storage, 1990 Edition, is further amended
as specified in the Uniform Fire Code Standard 81-1
Part I as adopted in the City Code.
10. NFPA 231C AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and
deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA 231C Standard for
Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, is further
amended as specified in the Uniform Fire Code
Standard 81-2 Part I as adopted in the City Code.
.yY..-.-Appendi. X~'VI~Ei~Required'separation Dist&~ceS'f0r
Explosive Materials is hereby amended as follows:
(a) .Add a beginning paragraph to read as follows:
Whenever in this Appendix VI-E the word
'recommended' is used it means 'required'.
(b)
Delete the first sentence of the first
paragraph as printed in Appendix VI-E (UFC
1991 Edition) and replaced with the
following:
The following tables are adopted for use in
applying Article 77. ,
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be
invalid or unenforceable 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 hereby declares that it
would have adopted this Ordinance and each remaining
provision thereof irrespective of the fact that any one
or more sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or
portions is declared invalid or uneforceable.
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PASSED. ,D ADOPTED at a regular ~ ~ting of the City
Council of the City of Tustin held on the., day of
1993.
MARY WYNN
City Clerk
JIM POTTS
Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
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CERTIFICATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1113
MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of TuStin, California, does
hereby certify that the whole number of the members of
the City Council of the City of Tustin is 5; that the
above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1113 was duly and
regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on the day of
1993, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
ordinanc: 1104ufc. rb
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