HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH 1 UPDT UFC 06-21-93AG EN PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 6-21-93 lnter-Oom · ... DATE: J,UNE 21, 1993 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL MODIFICATIONS RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: · 1. A~opt Resolution No. 93-60 setting forth findings in conformance with State law for certain local modifications and changes to the Uniform Fire Code. 2. Kold first reading Of Ordinance No. 1113, by title only. 3. .Introduce Ordinance No. 1113. ._ FISCAL IMPACT The adoption of the 1991 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, with local modifications, does not have fiscal impact upon the City. BACKGROUND · . As is the case with the Uniform Building Codes, the Uniform Fire - Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs AssoCiation is revised every three years. Neither the Uniform Building Codes or the Uniform Fire Code are intended to stand alone. The total package (i.e. Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Electrical Code), give cities a complete and comprehensive program of model codes. The codes are compatible with one another and have been correlated so that there are no conflicts between them. Attached is a recommended ordinance for adoption of the 1991 Uniform Fire Code with local amendments. The ordinance reflects the direction provided by the City Council at the June 7, 1993 City Council meeting with regards to residential fire sprinkler requirements. The residential fire sprinkler requirements remain consistent to those contained in Ordinance No. 1042 which adopted the 1988 edition of the Uniform Fire Code. June 21,, 1993 Pag~ two The existing and proposed ordinances require residential fire sprinklers in residential buildings more than two stories in height, larger-than 6,000 square feet and multi-family buildings with three.or more dwelling units. Rick Brown, Building Official Christine Shinglet~, Assistant City Manager ccre~Dr t \ufc93.2rb: j k 1 2 3 4 5 6 t 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 RESOLUTION NO. 93-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN WHICH MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR HOUSING OCCUPANCIES · . WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that if the City of Tustin ("City") does not adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922, then the regulations published pursuant to Section 17922 become applicable to the City; and. 'WHEREAs, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to adopt by reference-the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the Uniform Building and Housing Codes of the 'International Conference of Building Officials, the Uniform Plumbinq Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the National Electrical.Code of the National Fire Protection Association (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Codes"; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) · 'permits the City to make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local -climatic, geological or topographic conditions; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 provides that before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, the City Council shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions; and 1 3 4 $ 6 8 9' 10 11 13 14 15 i6 17 18 i9 ~0 ~2 23 24 25 96 27 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and Orange County Fire Services have recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, are reasonably necessary dUe to local conditions in the City and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City. NOB, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tustin as follows: SECTION 1. The following changes and modifications to the 1991 Uniform Fire Code, as recommended by the city building official, are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions. .A. UFC Section 10.507 (modifies corresponding Title '2.4, California Code of Regulations, Section 3802) has been amended to require that all buildings with a gross square footage of 6,000 or greater or more than two stories in height; and all new Group R, Division 1 and Group R, Division 3-buildings other than detached one and -two family dwellings have an approved automatic fire sprinkler, system in addition to the other requirements of the. Uniform Building Code. Additionally, all 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. Climatic conditions: 1. The City is located in a semi-~'rid Mediterranean type. climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot dry foehn (Santa Ana wind), which may reach speeds up to 70 m.p.h, is also common to the City. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). 2 3 4 $ 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 It;' 17 18 i9 20 21 22, g3 I ,I 27, , , , : · The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. 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. .3. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems will supplement normal fire department response, by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler system will also reduce the use of water for -firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. Topoqraphical conditions: 1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common in the City. · These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems for reasonable protection of occupants, guests and property. Geoloqical conditicns: The City is located in an area of high seismic activity, seismic zone 4. The Newport- Inglewood Fault, located west of the City, poses the greatest hazard to life and property. 1 2 3 4 6 8 9' 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 I9 24 Geologic studies indicate that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the City's degree of urbanization and close proximity to a major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to ground shaking is considerable. ~ · Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. During a major earthquake fire department resources would be extremely taxed and the ability to respond to fires would be complicated and in some cases impossible due to disrupted traffic flow in what is already a congested area. On-site fire-extinguishing systems would provide a heightened degree of protection from fires even if water mains are damaged or destroyed. .B. Section 10.510 (b) (modifies corresponding Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Section 3805) has been amended to require fire departmeht access to, or additional standpipe outlets for, any building with a horiZontal dimension of 300 feet or greater. This is compatible with fire fighting equipment and human resources availabl'e to the local fire department. Topo~qraphical conditions: · Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common in the City. · Many large commercial/industrial buildings exist in the City, which have a horizontal dimension of 300 feet or greater, creating an unusual topographical condition. Portions of these buildings cannot be reached with a fire hose line on initial attack. · These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which hinders fire department response time to fire occurrences and makes it necessary to provide additional on-site fire fighting resources. 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 i9 20 21 2'2 23 2~ 25 27 C. Section 10.514 (modifies corresponding Title 24, california Code of Regulations, Section 1807) has been amended to define high-rise buildings as any structure 55 feet or greater in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. This section also requires a roof top emergenc~ access and evacuation facility on all buildings 75 feet or greater in height with an occupancy classification of GrOup B, Division 2 or Group R, Division 1. Optional provisions are provided for buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12. Topoqraphical conditions: 1. The City has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and building complex design and features. Landscaping and other building features often preclude or greatly limit approach or operational access by fire department vehicles. The UBC high-rise provisions were developed to provide for fire department laddering capabilities and response time .in a downtown Los Angeles or New York 'City setting. These older cities typically have high-rise buildings which are constructed close to the street, but in the City high-rise .... buildings typically have side yards and ~ · landscaping. D. Section 11.505 (modifies corresponding Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Section 3703) has been amended to require chimney spark arresters on all new ~devices that burn any solid or liquid fuel. This protection is needed because of the area climatic conditions. Climatic conditions: · The City is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation, which causes extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. ~ The city is also subject to extreme foehn (Santa Ana wind) conditions which further contributes to drying and rapid spread of fire. 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 i9 20 22 23 25 ~7 · These climatic conditions combine to create a unique situation where vegetation and building materials are the driest during the fall months. Fireplaces are most frequently used during this time and flying embers become a hazard for building materials or vegetation in the City. ~ E. Appendix V Adopted Standards, Section 5. NFPA 14 Standard for the installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1990 Edition (modifies corresponding Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Section 6003 (c) 8.) has been amended to provide for a system test/drain pipe and increase system pressure. Topographical conditions: The test/drain valve will allow state-mandated functional flow testing of the system. The increased pressure is necessary for the system to function utilizing the standard Orange County Fire Department equipment. It is also necessary to compensate for the design factors which created the inadequate standpipe system design at the fatal fire in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 23, 1991. The amendments address the deficiencies which were revealed by this fire. They are consistent with the Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments requirements and reflect changes which are proposed to the national standard for standpipe design, NFPA 14. '."PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 21st day of June, 1993. JIM POTTS Mayor MARY E. WYNN City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) SS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 .20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 :281. .t 1 !, ORDINANCE NO. 1~3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN 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. The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby ordain as follows: .Section 1: Part 3 of Chapter 1 of Article 5 of the Tustin City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety, and a new Part 3 Chapter 1, Article 5 is hereby added in its place thereof to read as follows: PART 3 5130 ADOPTION OF THE 1991 UNIFORM FIRE CODE The "Uniform Fire Code, 1991 edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials and Western Fire Chiefs' Association, and the whole thereof, including Appendices I-A through V-A and VI-E thereof, excluding appendix II-E, II-F and IV-A,. and the 1991 Uniform Fire Code Standards, copies of each of which certified to be true copies by-the City Clerk, have been and now are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public are hereby adopted and incorporated as though fully set forth herein, save and except portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended. 5131 ENFORCEMENT; INSPECTIONS a~ The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Department which shall be operated under the Supervision of the .~ Chief of the Orange County Fire Department. Be The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members of the Fire Department as Inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time. 5132 AMENDMENTS The 1991 Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards adopted by Section 5130 are hereby amended as follows: 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9. 10 11 13 14 15 i6 17 18 I9 ~0 22 ~3 _~4 26 ~27 a. Se_.~ion 2.101 of the Uniforn. ~ire Code is hereby amended by adding a final paragraph to read as follows: The Building Official and Fire Official shall work in cooperation to enforce the amendments to the following Sections: Section 10.301 Premises Identification Section 10'.507 Required Installations of Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems Section 10.509 Permissible sprinkler Omissions Section 10.510 Standpipes, Where Required Section 10.514 High-Rise Buildings Section 11.505 Chimney Spark Arresters Appendix I-A Life Safety Requirements'for Existing Buildings Section 6. Other Than High-rise, Smoke Detectors B. RESERVED C, section 2.304(a) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended as' follows: 14-1 UFC Standard 14-1 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall'mean NFPA 72, 1990 Edition, as adopted by the State Building Standards Commission. 14-2 UFC Standard 14-2 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC Standards it shall mean NFPA 72 E, 1990 Edition, as adopted by the State Building Standards Commission. 74-1 UFC Standard 74-1 Part 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 50, 1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V. 81-1 UFC Standard 81-1 Part 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 231, 1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V. 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15. · 1¢ 18 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2~ '--- 81-2 UFC Standard 81-2 ==it 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 Edition, 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. De 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. E · 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 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 !9 ~0 23 27 3. 102 3.103 3.104 i0. 104 11.503 12.202 13.203 77.107 Fe --'~Noncompliance with Ord~_J and Notices Noncompliance with Condemnation 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 ~. (c) Separate Offense. 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: He To create or maintain a monitoring well for underground storage of flammable or combustible liquids. To install or maintain an underground storage piping and vapor recovery system. (d) Subsection g.2 is added to read as follows: ~ g.2. General use 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- ] 2 3 4 '5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 i 9.1 2(}1 22i 23 2~ 2a 26 27 Bonfires/ rubbish ~__es, including construction sites. Be 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. Ge Section 10.301(a) of the Uniform Fire 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 a~ to be plainly visible and legible from the street or_road fronting the property. Sa-id numbers shall contrast with their background. Any commercial building occupied by more than one business shall have numbers or addresses placed 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 1 (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. H · 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. ] 2 3 4 5 6 8 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 i9 2O 21 22 0 24 2(; 27 S · n. Ss .ion 10.501(a) of the Un~ rm 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 ~y adding the following: Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standards as adopted in Appendix 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 installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system are not permitted. Section 10.507(b) of the Uni.form Fire Code is amended by adding the following: · In all new buildings or structures in which the qross 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 fiefine separate buildings. An approved autcmatic sprinkler system required by ite~ 5 may be used for fire- resistive substi%ution as specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the Uniform Building Code, setforth is the City Code. Section 10.507(k> of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the following- 2 3 4 $ 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 i9 ~0 22 23 27 Group R Occupancie~., ~ 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. ~ · Ail new R-3 occupancies, detached one and two family dwellings, where the gross square footage of zhe 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. Mo Section 10.509(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is .hereby amended by adding the following: Oth'er approved fire-extinguishing systems ... compatible with the hazardous materials being stored or used shall be installed to protect special hazards or occupancies in lieu of automatic sprinklers. Ne Section 10.510(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted and rePlace wi%h 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 horizon5al 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 reached with 150 feet of hose fro~ an access door or hose outlet'. Required access doors shall be locazed 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. ] 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 ~_1 22 23 26 The hose. atlets shall be 2 1/2 (t and one half) inches in size with an approved valve. The water supply for the hose outlets shall be provided; by a separate main supplied from the system side of the check valve at the fire department connection, or · 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. O. 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 regulations, 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 ~0.514 (c) of this code. .EXCEPTIONS: The following structures, while classified as high-rise buildings, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall conform to all other applicable provisions of these regulations. · 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. · Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located above all other floors used for human occupancy. · 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, "building access" shall mean an exterior door opening conforming to all of the following- ] 2 3 4 5 6 8 .9 10 12 13 14 15 16' ~7 18 i9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 · 'Suitable and available :.~ _~ fire department use. 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 locations in accordance with Section 10.514 (e) of the Uniform Fire Code. (d) Smoke-detection Systems. 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. Ail smoke detectors, connected ~o 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 cr below the ceiling grid. ie) Alarm and Communications Systems. Every high- rise building shall be provided with a State Fire Marshal approved and listed fire alarm system. /he alarm and communication systems shall be designed and installed so that damage to any 1 ~one) speaker will not render any paging zone of %he system inoperative. 1 2 3 4 6 ! 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 · · 16 18 i9 ~0 23 24 25 27 The voio~ alarm and public address ~stem may be a combined system. 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 building including, but not limited to, elevators, elevator lobbies, rest rooms,~ corridors, exit stairways, rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet. · 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 where 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, switches and 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. EXCEPTION: 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. 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16' 18 i9 20 22 23 24 27 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 arranged-to cause termination in less than 3 (three) minutes· · Public address system. Speakers or signaling 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 building 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: ao B. C. D. E. Fe Elevators. .Elevator lobbies. Corridors. Exit stairways. Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet in area. Dwelling units in apartment houses. Hotel guest rooms or suites. · 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: i · 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: ne An approved central station conforming to NFPA 71 as adopted by the State Building Standards Commission. 11 1 3 4 $ 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 I6 17 18 I9 20 ~3 24 '~5 27 Be ~A supervisory station u an approved remote station conforming to NFPA 72 as adopted by the State Building Standards Commission. · Special provisions. In Group R division 1 occupancies: A· When a building conforms to the provisions of this section, the manually operated fire alarm system otherwise specified by Section 14.104(g) shall not be required. B· Single-station detectors installed in dwelling units and hotel or lodging house guest rooms, as specified in Section 14.10&(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 the building by not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction with all openings protected by assemblies having a fire- resistive rating of not !ess 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 department 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: The voice alarm and public address system panels. · The Fire Departmen~ communications panel, a cabinet containing 8 (eight) portable firefighter phones and 1 (one) headset with sufficient cord to reach all portions of the room. · Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels. · Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and their operational status. · Status indicators and controls for air- handling systems. · Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously. ~2 1 2 3 4 5 6 l 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 i9 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 ~)Q I 7. ~_ /Sprinkler valve and waL ~.-flow detectors display panels· · Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators. · 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. ~ 10. Elevator control switches for switching of emergency power. 11. Fire pump status panel and controls. Other fire-protection equipment and systems Controls as required by the fire department. 13. Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved containers, indicating the typical floor plan and detailing ~he building core, fire resistive separations, exit facilities, on-site water supply, fire-protection systems, fire-fighting e~aipment and Fire Department access. 14. .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 and elevator control. 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: When the system serves more than one building, each building shall be considered separately. · 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. 13 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1~. 13 14 15 17 18 .i9 . 2O 21 23 25 2(i · Ea~/section of floor separa .... ~ by area 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 in the City Code, shall apply to buildings described in Section 10.514. (h) Elevators. 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). · 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 set upon failure of the normal electrical supply systems and for automatic transfer of all functions required by this section at full power within 60 (Sixty) seconds of 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) , (ig), (h), (i) and (j) of this section, as applicable, fire pumps, required to maintain pressure, stair pressurization fans, standby 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 181 2O 21 22 g3 27 , , , ; lig~__ng and normal circuits ~ .... ~plying exit signs and exit illumination shall be transferable to the standby source. · Standby lighting. Standby lighting requirements shall comply with Uniform Building Code, as adopted in the City Code. · 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: I · 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. · 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. · Ail 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. Activasion 15 2 3 4 $ 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 i6 17 18 ~0 26 27 o~ ~he mechanical equipment ~all be initiated 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, Section 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 only. EXCEPTION: BUildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12 having all exits provided with smokeproof enclosures in accordance with Uniform Buitidng Code, Section 3310 as adopted in the City Code. · 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. · The landing pad shall be designed per Section 2308 (c) of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted in the City Code. Helicopter landing areas and supports shall be of noncombustible construction. · The emergency evacuation facility shall have 2 (two) approach-departure paths at a slope of no greater than 8 (eight) to l(one). ~ Any use of this emergency access and. 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. 16 ] 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16't. 17 18 i9 201 22~ 23 24 25' 27 28 5. ~. lA wind indicating devio~ ~hall be provided. ~ 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. P· Section 11.505 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the - following: Sec. 11.505. Chimney Spark Arresters. 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 with 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. Q. Section 14.103(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following' 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). Re Section 25.114(d) of the Uniform Fire Code 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. 17 ] 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 i6 18 i9 23 24 26 27 S · ~_~'cle 29 of the Uniform F_ = Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the following: ARTICLE 29 REPAIR GARAGES Sec. 29.101. Scope Garages used for service or repair of motor vehicles and classified as Group B, Divisio~ 1, or Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be in accordance with this Article. Sec. 29.102. Permits For permits to use a structure as a place of business for the purpose of servicing or repairing mbtor 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 are 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. (c) 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. (d) Storage and Handling of Liquids Drained from Vehicles. 1. Motor vehicle fuel. Motor vehicle fuel shall not be drained in Group B, Division 1 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. 18 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26~ 27 28 ,<i~(a) Compatibility. Eq~ .... ~,ent 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. I · Transfer. The transfer and circulation of solvent shall be through closed systems. · Pumps. Pumps used for the transfer or circulation of solvents shall be designed with leakproof seals. Positive displacement pumps shall be fitted with relief valves or bypasses to prevent over pressure. · Physical protection. Flow and level sightglasses shall be protected against physical damage. · Testing. Piping, valves and sightglasses shall be tested at a minimum of 150 percent Of 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 code. -~ 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 21 ] 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 . 12 13 14 15 - ]6 ~7 ~8 I9 2O 2~ 22 23 24 25 26 27 2,~ Z · (~_ Flammable and Combusti~ = Solvents. The storage 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 1 (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 explosives also apply. (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- 22 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 1 2(} 21 22 23 2~ 2¢ 27 BB. CC. DD. ~_i~lasting caps, electric _~sting 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 cohstruction '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 provide 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 ~f 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) 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 i9 20 23 . '~6 ~_7 (~., Subsection (i), Premat=_~ Detonation 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) EE. Section 77.302 of the Uniform Fire Co~e 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) FF. 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) GG .... 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 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 I9. 2O 23 24 25 26 27 28 HH. jS: I KK. ~---~also apply. (Title 19,~-~alifornia Code of Regulations, Section 1572.2 and 1572.3) secEion 77.306 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following: Sec. 77.306. Water Gels, or Slurry Explosives The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for blast hole loading, explosive initiation, and water gels, or slurry explosives also apply. (Title 19, California Code of Regulatons, Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Articles 7, 8 and 11; and Subchapter 5, Article 17) Section 77.406(a) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted and replace with the following' (a) Construction. Operating buildings or rooms shall be constructed in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal when quantities of explosives exceed the exempt amounts as specified in the Uniform Building Code as adopted in the City Code. (Ti%le 19, California Code of Regulations, -Chapter 10 and Title 24, California Code of Re~alations, Part 2) SecEion 77.407 '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 on-site or remote processing and storage of explosives, including electrical regulations, also apply. (Title 19 California Code of Regulations, Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, ArSicles 11 and 17) Sec5ion 78.203 of'the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the fo22owing: Sec. 78.203. Fireworks Displays. Firework disrlays shall be in accordance with the reculaSions of the State Fire Marshal and the conditions of-the permit by the Fire Chief. (T!%le 19, California Code of Regulations, Sec%ion 982) SecEion 78.204-is added to the Uniform Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 78.204. Seizure of Fireworks. The Fire Chief shall seize, remove or cause to be rer. oved., at the expense of the owner, all 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 i6 17 18 2O 211 22 23 24 25 27 '>8 ~' LL. 'NN. OO. PP. sto~Rs of fireworks offered' ~J exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of this article. Section 79.301(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following: Tanks shall be allowed in motor vehicle repair garages, which are not regulated by Title 24, California Code of Regulatio4~s, Part 2, in accordance with the requirements of this section. Section 79.501 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the following: (a) Storage of Class I and Class II flammable liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings, is prohibited except in Planned Industrial districts and Industrial districts as identified in Part 4 Chapter 2 of Article 9 of the Tustin City Code. (b) Class I and Class II flammable liquid tanks allowed in Section 79.501 (a) shall be of less than 1,000 gallons capacity and shall be located no less than 100 feet from any property.-line or building of other than a Group M Division 1 occupancy. EXCEPTION: The temporary use of above ground tanks is allowed for the storage of Class I and Class II liquids as permitted in division X of Article 79 of the Uniform Fire code as adopted by"Section 5130. Section 79.907 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted. Section $6.101(a) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by'adding an exception 3 to read as follows: · Pesticides which do not exceed the exempt amounts of Article 80. Appendix I-A, Section 6 of the Uniform Fire COde is hereby amended by adding the following: (e). Installation and Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply, install and maintain all required smoke detectors. The owner shall be responsible for annually testing all required smoke detectors. 26 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 i9 20 23 25 27 QQ. - .....~RESERVED SS. 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: · Difficult terrain Danger of erosion ~ 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 of 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 appendix undesirable or impractical. TT. 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 27 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 ] 6 17 18 .i 9 20 23 24 ~7 28 UU. flames or heat from th~ exhaust system to ignite any flammable 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 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 tine 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 Secticn 25, maintained in effective working order 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 28 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13, 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 OCCUPANCY = All new buildings to be ouilt or installed in a hazardous fire area shall comply with the following: · A Fuel Modification Plan shall be 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. · Ail elements of the Fuel Modification 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 HYDRA/%~S MAXI-MUM HYDRANT SPACING (FEET) MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM HYDRANT TO ANY POINT ON THE STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE (FEET) COMMERCIAL/ iNDUSTRIAL 300 FEET 150 FEE/ · RES I DENTIAL, OTHER THAN DETACHED ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS 300 FEET 150 FEE? DETACHED ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS 3 250 FEET 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 to 250 feet. 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 .i9 2O 21 22 2:~ 24 25 '2_6 27 Exceptio,..' Isolated Residences (a .ached one- and two-family dwellings) which are separated 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. 5. In buildings protected with automatic fire ' sprinklers systems the distance may be increased to 300 feet. XX. 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) NF?A 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. 30 1 3 4 6 8 10 11 : 13' 14~ . 17 i9,; ~3 (6) (7) (8) (9) (lO) .(ii) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) .:NFPA 13D Standard for t...~ Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 3. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occu-pancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 4. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 5. NFPA 16 Standard on Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray System, 1991 Edition, as amended in subsection (b). NFPA 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed-Head Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems, 1988 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 6. NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b). .NFPA i7A Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing SyStems, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b). NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b). NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 1987 Edition, as amended in subsection (b). NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 7. NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1990 Edition, as ,amended in subsection (b) and Section 8. NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 9. NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 10. 31 1 2 3 4 $ 6~ 7 8 9 10 11 " 12 13 14 15 '- 1'6 18 i9 ~0 · )'~ 1 _ 25 27 :28 i' 'i (b) Genera~ ~mendments. The amendme,_ ~ listed below apply to all of the NFPA Standards adopted in subsection (a) above. (.i) ' NFPA Purpose. These NFPA Standards are adopted for the purpose of establishing design, installation, testing and maintenance criteria for the subjects covered therein. This purpose takes priority over the purpose as stated in the NFPA Standards. ~ (2) NFPA Explanatory Material. Explanatory material included in the form of fine print notes, in footnotes or in an appendix of the NFPA Standards are for informational purposes and are not adopted. (3) NFPA Alternative Material and Methods. The provisions of section 2.301 of the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted in the City Code, shall be applied to all requests to use alternative material and methods to meet the requirements of this standard. (.4) NFPA Definitions. The following definitions Shall be applied to the NFPA' Standards and take priority over any similar definitions: ae "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the official' responsible for the enforcement of the NFPA Standard. S. "Approved" shall be defined as speCified in Section 9.103 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted in the City Code. Ce "Labeled" and "Listed" shall be defined as specified in Section 9.114 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted in the City Code. (5) NFPA Referenced Publications. The publications referenced in the text, the referenced publication chapter and reference publication appendix of the NFPA Standards are hereby deleted,and whenever a publication is referenced it shall mean the following as appropriate: a. The NFPA Standards as adopted in Appendix V or Section 2.304 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted, in the City Code. . The applicable Article of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted in the City Code. C. The applicable local ordinance such as the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical 32 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ~0 23 24 26 27 (6) (7) · · _~'Code, Uniform Plumbing~'.~. ~e, or the Electrical Code as adopted in the City Code. De 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 Other 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. Ail NFPA appendices are for informational purposes and are not adopted. NFPA 13 /~MENDED 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: 1-7.1.'1 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: 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ] 6 18 i9 20 23I 24 27 (a) A-~.~,]d Section 3-1.1, Valve~ ~nd 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 t~e least dimension does not exceed 3 (three) feet, the area does not exceed 24 (twenty-four)square feet, and the walls and ceilings are surfaCed 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 similar open attached structures. Attached garages shall be protected with listed quick- response sprinklers spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 scuare 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 ~hen they exceed 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 fur5her amended as follows: 34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16' 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 Ame~ection 2-6, Location ~_mprinklers, 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 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. 35 ] 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 .16 17 18 I..9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 '2-7 (i) Se=.,=on 4-4.3.1, Hose, Hose . ~2ks, and Nozzles, is amended by deleting the two exceptions. (J) 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 followir~g: 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, Ail materials and installations shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 7 of this standard. Each test/drain pipe shall 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 36 ] 2 3 4 5 6 8 '9 10 ~3 14 ~5 ]6 ~7 2O 2~ 23 24 25 27 2~ (p) ~ ~.Section 8-1,2, is amende~by adding the 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: 8-2.1 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 16A AMENDED 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 'required' and whenever in this standard the word 'should' is used it means '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 Locations, .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 37 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 .16 17 18 19 ~0 23 24 25 27 28 assembly.-.~ving a 3/4 (three-quar .... ~s) hour rating. Such fire assemblies shall 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 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.. NF.PA 231C AMENDED 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. Appendix VI-E Required Separation Distances for 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. 38 1 3 4 ~ 6 7 8 '9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 I9 ~0 22-i 23 2d 25 27 PASSED ~_ ~' ADOPTED at a regular m~,~ing of the City Council of the City of Tustin held on the 21st day of June, 1993. JIM POTTS Mayor MARY WYNN City Clerk · STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) SS 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 21st day of 'June, 1993, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: · . Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk ordi nanc: 1104ur c. rb 39