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Home My WebLink AboutORD 1345 (2007)ORDINANCE N0. 1345 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE 5 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AS AMENDED THERETO The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby find and ordain as follows: Section 1 WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Tustin ("City„) shall 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; and WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the txiost recent edition of the model fire code, the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, as amended by the S#ate of California, published by the International Code Council (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Fire Code"); 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, geographic or topographic conditions; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and Orange County Fire Authority have recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Fire Code and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Tustin 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 Code or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Tustin. Section 2 Findings WHEREAS, amendments related to fire safety contained in Chapters 1 through 47, Appendix Chapters 1, Appendix B, C and H, excluding Chapter 4, of the 2006 International Fire Code with errata, recommended by the Community Development Department and Orange County Fire Authority are reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 2 I. Climatic Conditions A. The City of Tustin is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the area. (For High Rise Only) Obstacles generated ~ by strong winds, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, #here is a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County. C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and, although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional on-site fire protection features. The shortage of water would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to upper floors in a fire. D. 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 and other fire protection features 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 systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 3 II. Topographical conditions A. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on, which communities within Orange County are built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain. B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County. C. 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 and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. III. Geological conditions The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area that ran from Laguna Beach to Marina del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California, Department of Conservation. A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. The State Department of Conservation noted, in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59}, "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe." Ordinance No. 1345 Page 4 B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. There are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal. C. Soils throughout the County posses corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic. pipes come in contact with these soils. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority. Additional amendments have been made to the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition and its Appendix. On the recommendation of the Community Development Department, such amendments are hereby found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in the California Fire Code. Section 3 Ordinance Amendmenfs Sections 5130.010 through 5130.300 of Chapter 1 Part 3 of Article 5 of the Tustin City Code are hereby repealed i.n their entirety, and new Sections 5130 and 5131 of Chapter 1 Part 3 of Article 5 are hereby added in place thereof to read as follows: 5130.01 Adoption of the California Fire Code and the Amended Uniform Fire Code 5130.02 Enforcement and Inspections Amended 5131.A1 Appendix chapter 1 -Administration Adopted and amended 5131.01 Chapter 1 -General code provisions Adopted 5131.02 Chapter 2 -Definitions Adopted and amended 5131.03 Chapter 3 -General precautions against fire Adopted and amended Ordinance No. 1345 Page 5 5131.04 Chapter 4 -Emergency planning and re aredness Not adopted 5131.05 Chapter 5 -Fire service features Adopted and amended 5131.06 Chapter fi -Building services and systems Adopted and amended 5131.07 Chapter 7 -Fire-resistance-rated construction Adopted 5131.08 Chapter 8 -Interior finish, decorative materials and furnishin s Adopted 5131.09 Chapter 9 -Fire protection systems Adopted and amended 5131.10 Chapter 10 -Means of egress Adopted 5131.1'1 Chapter 11 -Aviation facilities Adopted and amended 5131.12 Chapter 12 -Dry cleaning Adopted 5131.13 Chapter 13 -Combustible dust-producing o erations Adopted 5131.14 Chapter 14 -Fire safety during construction and demolition Adopted 5131.15 Chapter 15 -Flammable finishes Adopted 5131.16 Chapter 16 -Fruit and crop ripening Adopted 5131.17 Chapter 17 -Fumigation and therms! insecticidal fo in Adopted and amended 5131.18 Chapter 18 -Semiconductor fabrication facilities Adopted 5131.19 Chapter 19 -Lumber yards and woodworking facilities Adopted and amended 5131.20 Chapter 20 -Manufacture of organic coatings Adopted 5131.21 Chapter 21 -Industrial ovens Adopted 5131.22 Chapter 22 -Motor fuel-dispensing facilities and re air ara es Adopted 5131.23 Chapter 23 - High•piled combustible storage Adopted and amended 5131.24 Chapter 24 -Tents, canopies and other membrane structures Adopted 5'131.25 Chapter 25 -Tire rebuilding and tire storage Adopted Ordinance No. 1345 Page 6 5131.26 Chapter 26 -Welding and other hot work Adopted 5131.27 Chapter 27 -Hazardous materials general rovisions Adopted and amended 5131.28 Chapter 28 -Aerosols Adopted 5131.29 Chapter 29 -Combustible fibers Adopted 5131.30 Chapter 30 -Compressed gases Adopted 5131.31 Chapter 31 -Corrosive materials Adopted 5131,32 Chapter 32 -Cryogenic fluids Adopted and amended 5131.33 Chapter 33 -Explosives and fireworks Adopted and amended 5131.34 Chapter 34 -Flammable and combustible liquids Adopted and amended 5131.35 Chapter 35 -Flammable gases Adopted 5131.36 Chapter 36 -Flammable solids Adopted 5131.37 Chapter 37 -Highly toxic and toxic materials, Adopted 5131.38 Chapter 38 - Liquefed petroleum gases Adopted 5131.39 Chapter 39 -Organic peroxides Adopted 5131.40 Chapter 40 -Oxidizers Adopted 5131.41 Chapter 41 - Pyrophoric materials Adopted 5131.42 Chapter 42 -Pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics Adopted 5131.43 Chapter 43 -Unstable (reactive) materials Adopted 5'131.44 Chapter 44 -Water-reactive solids and liquids Adopted 5131.45 Chapter 45 -Referenced standards Adopted and amended 5131.46 Chapter 46 -Motion picture and television ~ production studio sound stages, approved roduction facilities and roduction locations Adopted 5131.47 Chapter 47 -Requirements for wildland-urban interface areas Adopted and amended Ordinance No. 1345 Page 7 5131.A1 Appendix chapter 1 -Administration Adopted and amended (see row 3 of this table 5131.A4 Appendix chapter 4 -Special detailed Not Adopted re uirements based on use and occu anc 5131.AA Appendix A -Board of appeals Not Adopted 5131.AB Appendix B -Fire-flow requirements for buildings Adopted and amended 5131.AC Appendix C -Fire hydrant locations and Adopted and distribution amended 5131.AD Appendix D -Fire apparatus access roads Not Adopted 5131.AE Appendix E -Hazard categories Not Adopted 5131.AF Appendix F -Hazard ranking Not Adopted 5131.AG Appendix G -Cryogenic fluids-weight and volume Not Adopted e uivalents 5131.AH Appendix H -Hazardous materials management Adopted plans and hazardous materials inventory statements 5130.01 Adoption of the California Fire Code The 2007 California Fire Code, based on the lriternational Fire Code, 2006 Edition with errata, Including Appendix Chapter 1, Appendices B, C, and H, excluding Chapter 4, Appendices A, D, E, F, and G, published by the International Code Council, are hereby adopted by the City of Tustin for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or explosion, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended. The California Fire Code will be on file for public examination in the Community Developmen# Department. 5130.02 Enforcement and Inspections The California Fire Code and the International Fire Code with amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Director of Fire Services of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Director of Fire Services of the Fire Authority may detail such members of the Fire Authority as Inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time. 5131.A1 APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 -ADMINISTRATION of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended with the following modifications: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 8 (a) SECTION 102.9; Conflicting Provisions, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following: "102.9 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the fire code official shall decide which requirement meets the general intent of this code." (b) SECTION 105.6, Required Operational Permits is hereby amended by modifying and deleting permit categories as follows: "105.5.29. Miscellaneous combustible storage. Permit is required to store in any building or upon any premise in excess of 2500 cu. ft. gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, rubber, cork, composting, green waste, or similar combustible material." (c) Section 105.6.15 Fire hydrants and valves is hereby deleted without substitution. (d) Section 105.6.35 Private fire hydrants is hereby deleted without substitution. (e) SECTION 109.3, Violation penalties, is hereby amended and by adding new Sections 109.3.2, Infraction, and 109.3.3, Misdemeanor, as follows: "109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor or infraction as prescribed in Section 109.3.2 and 109.3.3. Penalties shall be as prescribed in local ordinance. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 109.3.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.3.2, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. 109.3.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 9 103.4.3 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags 107.6 Overcrowding 104.11.2 Obstructing operations 104.11.3 Systems and Devices 111.4 Failure to comply 305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning 308.2.1Throwring or placing sources of ignition 310.7 Burning Objects 2404.7 Open or exposed flame" 5131.01 (Reserved) 5131.02 Chapter 2 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 202, General Definitions, is hereby amended by adding the following definitions: "ALTERATION: Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or addition. Alterations include but are not limited to the addition or elimination of walls within the existing building envelope. Alteration also includes modifications to the structure which involve complete removal and replacement of wall board within any room. FLOOR AREA, for the purpose of calculating square footage for application of fire sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall be determined in accordance with the CBC definition for "Floor Area, Gross". For Group R-3 occupancies portions of the structure not required to be protected by the automatic sprinkler system do not need to be included into the floor area calculation. FLOWLINE is the ~Iowest continuous elevation on a rolled curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb." (b) SECTION 202, General Definitions, is hereby amended by modifying item 2 of the definition of HIGH-RISE BUILDING to read: "High-rise structure" means every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest floor level having building access (see California Building Code, Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 1250." 5131.03 Chapter 3 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 305.5, is hereby amended as follows: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 10 "305.5, Spark Arresters. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shat! be equipped with an approved .spark arrestor, the spark arrester shall meet all of the following requirements: 1. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net area of the outlet of the chimney. 2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance equivalent to 12 gage wire, 19 gage galvanized wire or 24 gage stainless steel. 3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than '/z inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8 inch. 4. The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning and the screen or chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue." (b) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 316 to read: "316 Development On Or Near Land Containing Or Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors. The fire code official may require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar documentation from astate-licensed and department approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which: 1. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304 800 mm) of a parcel of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or 2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors." (c) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 317 to read: "317 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas containing combustible vegetation shall comply with the following: 1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map. 2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 11 4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification shall be approved by the Fire Code Official. 5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code." (d) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 318 to read: "318 Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from structures. A. General. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fre areas, and persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall at all times: 1. Maintain an effective firebreak by removing and clearing away flammable vegetation and combustible growth from areas within 30 feet (9144 mm) of such buildings or structures; Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any structure. 2. Maintain additional fire protection or firebreak by removing brush, flammable vegetation and combustible growth located from 30 feet to 100 feet (9144 mm to 30 480 mm) from such buildings or structures, when required by the fire code official because of extra hazardous conditions causing a firebreak of only 30 feet (9144 mm) to be insufficient to provide reasonable fire safety; Exception: Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet (9144 mm} from buildings or structures and less than 18 inches (457 mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. 3. Remove portions of trees which extend within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the outlet of a chimney; 4. Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood; and Ordinance No. 1345 Page 12 5. Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth. B. Corrective Actions. The executive body is authorized to instruct the fire code official to give notice to the owner of the property upon which conditions regulated by Section 318 A exist to correct such conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the executive body is authorized to cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property where such condition exists." (e) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 319 to read: "319 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. The fire code official is authorized to enter upon private property to do so. Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire." (f) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 320 to read: "320 Unusual Circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this chapter if he determines in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist: 1. Difficult terrain. 2. Danger of erosion. 3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered andlor threatened species. 4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees. 5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this appendix undesirable or impractical." (g) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 321 to read: "321 Use of Equipment. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 13 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 25.3 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25.3. 2. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaus# system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material. 3. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm} in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service. 4. 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. 5. 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." (h) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 322 to read: "322 Restricted entry. The Fire Code Official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed #o entry, is prohibited. Exception: 1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to ar being upon their lands. 2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service." (i) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 323 to read: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 14 "323 Trespassing on posted property. A. General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided. B. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area. C. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited. Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty. (j) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 324 to read: "324 Explosives and blasting. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, s#ored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official." (k) Chapter 3 is hereby amended by adding Section 325 to read: "325 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas, except by permit from the fire code official. Exception: Outdoor fires within habited premises or designated campsites where such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from agrass-, grain-, brush- orforest-covered area. Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions which will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon .hazardous fire areas under the following conditions: 1. When high winds are blowing, 2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch and tend such fire, or Ordinance No. 1345 Page 15 3. When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited. Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material." 5131.04 Chapter 4, Emergency Planning and Preparedness, of the 2007 California Fire Code is deleted without replacement. 5131.05 Chapter 5 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 503.2.1, Dimensions, is hereby amended by adding the following to the end of the first paragraph to read: "Street widths are to be measured from top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from flowline to flowline , on streets with rolled curbs. In areas defined as • State Responsibility Area: Fire Hazard Severity Zones • Local Responsibility Area: Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area as adopted by the local agencies The minimum street width is 28 feet. When the road serves no more than 3 dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet." (b) SECTION 503.4, Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads, is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the first paragraph to read: "Speed Bumps and speed humps shall be approved prior to installation." (c) SECTION 503.6, Security gates, shall be amended by adding the following language at the end of the first paragraph to read: "Vehicle access gates or barriers shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Emergency access. All electrically operated vehicle access gates shall be equipped with an automatic opening device in addition to a key opening switch." (d) SECTION 508.5.1, Where required, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "508.5.1 Where required. Where a por#ion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than allowed in APPENDIX C from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, Ordinance No. 1345 Page 16 as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet when fire sprinklers are installed throughout the structure in accordance with NFPA 13D, 2002 Edition." 5131.06 CHAPTER 6 Building Services and Systems. Chapter 6 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 604.2.16.1.1 CFC, Standby power loads, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "604.2.'16.1.1 Standby power loads. The following loads are classified as standby power loads: 1. Smoke control system. 2. Electrically driven fire pumps. 3. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Section 3003 of the California Building Code." (b) SECTION 604.2.16.2.1 CFC, Emergency power loads, is hereby amended as follows: "604.2.1 6.2.1 Emergency power loads. The following loads are classified as emergency power loads: 1. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems. 2. Fire alarm systems. 3. Automatic fire detection systems. 4. Elevator car lighting. 5. Means of egress lighting and exit sign illumination as required by Chapter 10. 6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smokeproof enclosures." (c) SECTION 606.8, Refrigerant Detector, is hereby deleted and amended to read "606.8 Refrigerant Detector. Machinery rooms shall contain a refrigerant detector with an audible and visual alarm. The detector, or a sampling tube that draws air to the detector, shall be located in an area where refrigerant from a leak will concentrate. The alarm shall be actuated at a value not greater than the corresponding TLV-TWA values shown in the California Mechanical Code for the refrigerant classification. Detectors and Ordinance No. 1345 Page 17 alarms shall be placed in approved locations. In addition, emergency shutoff shall also be automatically activated when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of LFL." (d) SECTION 606.10.1.2, Manual Operation, is hereby deleted and amended to read "606.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a secure metal box and marked as Emergency Controls." (e) SECTION 608.1, Scope, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA}, or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium-ion, used for facility standby power, emergency power, uninterrupted power supplies, or indoor storage of electric carts/cars shall comply with this section and Table 608.1." 5131.07 (Reserved 5131.08 (Reserved) 5131.09 Chapter 9 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a} SECTION 903.2, Where required, is hereby deleted and amended as follows: "903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section as follows: 1. New buildings. In addition to the requirements of sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.13, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided when the gross area of the building exceeds 5,000 ft or more than two-story high. Exception: Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses as required by section 903.2.7 Exception: The elimination of sprinkler protection in the following areas are subject to approval by Fire .Code Official. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for Ordinance No. 1345 Page 18 telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1-hour fire- resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ ceiling assemblies. 2. Alteration. When the floor area of the Alteration within any two- year period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade. 3. Addition. Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when: 4. Existing building less than 5,000 ft~. Where 20% or more is added and the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 ft2. 5. Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 ftz. Where more than 1,000 ft2 is added. (b) SECTION 903.2.7, Group R, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R Occupancy. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing building when the floor area of the Alteration within any two year period exceeds 50% of area of the existing structure and the building area exceeds 5,500 ft. When the cost of installing an approved automatic sprinkler system exceeds 5% of the cost of the Alteration, with the approval of the fire code official, the required automatic sprinkler system may be omitted. . Exceptions: 1. Detached buildings containing two or less dwelling units with less than 5,500 ft2 (including attached U-occupancy). 2. Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing nonambulatory clients above the second floor, and less than 5,500 ftZ. 3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ii{ or mentally retarded, and building or portions thereof housing such children are not more than two stories in height, and thereof Ordinance No. 1345 Page 19 housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors. 4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over}." (c) SECTION 903.3.'1.1.1, Exempt locations, is hereby amended by deletion of exception 4. (d) SECTION 903.4, Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms, exceptions, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings protected by NFPA 13D sprinkler system with less than 100 sprinklers. 2. Limited area systems serving fewer thari 20 sprinklers. 3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position. 4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position. 5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position." (e) SECTION 905.4, Location of Class I standpipe hose connections, is hereby amended by adding items 7 and 8 as follows: "7. The centerline of the 2.5" outlet shall be no less than 18" above and no more than 24" above the finished floor. 8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5" outlets so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45,720) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height." (f) SECTION 907.2.12, High-rise buildings, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet 16764 mm} above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 20 Exceptions: 1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and Section 412 of the California Building Code. 2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the California Building Code. 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the California Building Code. 4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of the California Building Code. 5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with Section 415 of the California Building Code." (g) SECTION 907.2.12.1, Automatic fire detection, is hereby deleted and amended as follows: "907.2.12.1 Automatic fire detection. Smoke detectors shalt be provided in accordance with this section. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an automatic fire alarm system. The activation of any detector required by this section shall operate the emergency voice/alarm communication system. Duct smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.12. Smoke detectors shall be located as follows: 1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment or similar room which is not provided with sprinkler protection, elevator machine rooms, and in elevator lobbies. 2. In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air- conditioning system havin~q a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.94 m /s). Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet. 3. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return-air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 m3/s) and serving not more than 10 air- inlet openings." (h) SECTION 907.2.12.2, Emergency voice/alarm communication system, is hereby deleted and amended to read. "907.2.12.2 Emergency voicelalarm communication system. The operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler water-flow device or manual fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged evacuation on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above Ordinance No. 1345 Page 21 and the floor below, Duct smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.12. Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones. As a minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows: 1. Elevator groups. 2. Exit stairways. 3. Each floor. 4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1. 5. Dwelling Units in apartment houses. 6. Hotel guest rooms or suites. Exception: In Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast over the overhead page." (i) SECTION 907.9.3 High-rise buildings, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "907.9.3 High-rise building. In buildings with a floor used for human occupancy that is located more than 55 feet (16764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for all of the following types of alarm-initiating devices where provided: 1. Smoke detectors. 2. Sprinkler water-flow devices. 3. Manual fire alarm boxes. 4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression systems." (j) SECTION 907.12 Duct smoke detectors, is hereby deleted and amended as follows: "907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble." Ordinance No. 1345 Page 22 (k) SECTION 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "9'10.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to opera#e automatically by actuation of cheat-responsive device rated at least 100° F above the operating temperature of the sprinkler." 5131.10 (Reserved) 5131.1'1 Chapter 11 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 1102.1 is hereby amended by adding the following definitions: "APPROACH-DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it approaches or departs from the landing pad. EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area on the roof of a high rise building that is not intended to function as a heliport or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in emergency operations. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval is not required for an EHLF. SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is free of obstructions. TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad centered within the surrounding safety area." (b) Chapter 11 is hereby amended by adding Section 1108, Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF), to read: "Section 1108 Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (FREE) 1108.1 General. EHLF shall meet or exceed the following minimum requirements and the California Building Code. 1108.2 Where required and rooftop landing pad. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 ft above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access shall have a rooftop emergency helicopter landing facility (EHLF} in a location approved by the fire code official for use by fire, police, and emergency medical helicopters only. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 23 The landing pad shall be 50 ft. x 50 ft. or a 50 ft. diameter circle that is pitched or sloped to provide drainage away from access points and passenger holding areas at a slope of 0.5 percent to 2 percent. The landing pad surface shall be constructed of approved non-combustible, nonporous materials. It shall be capable of supporting a helicopter with a maximum gross weight of 15,000 lbs. For structural design requirements, see California Building Code. 1108.3 Approach-Departure Path. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall have two approach-departure paths separated in plan from each other by at least 90 degrees. No objects shall penetrate above the approach-departure paths. The approach-departure path begins at the edge of the landing pad, with the same width or diameter as the landing pad and is a rising slope extending outward and upward at a ratio of eight feet horizontal distance for every one foot of vertical height. 1108.4 Safety Area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level with the landing pad surface and shall extend 25 ft in all directions from the edge of the landing pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of the safety area. 1108.5 Safety Net. (f the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than 30 in. (2'-6") above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horizontal safety net capable of supporting 25 psf shall be provided around the perimeter of the landing pad. The inner edge of the safety net attached to the landing pad shall be slightly dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than 18 in.) below the pad elevation. The safety net shall slope upward but the outer safety net edge shall not be above the elevation of the landing pad. 1108.6 Take-off and Landing Area. The takeoff and landing area shall be free of obstructions and minimum 100 ft x 100 ft. or 100 ft. diameter. 1108.7 Wind Indicating Device. An approved wind indicating device shall be provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the approach- departure paths. 1108.8 Special Markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall be marked as indicated in Figure 1108.8.1 1108.9 Means of Egress. The means of egress from the landing pad shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 10 of the California Building Code. Landing areas located on buildings or structures shall have two or more means of egress. For landing areas less that 60 feet in length, or less than 2,000 square feet in area, the second means of egress may be a fire escape or ladder leading to the floor below. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 24 1108.10 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be extended to the roof level on which the EHLF is located. All portions of the EHLF area shall be within 150 feet of a 2.5-inch outlet on a Class I or III standpipe. 1108.11 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 80-B:C rating shall be provided and located near the stairways or ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher cabinets shall not penetrate the approach-departure paths, or the safety area. Installation, inspection, and maintenance of extinguishers shall be in accordance with the CFC, Section 906. 1108.13 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters shall not be permitted. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 25 Figure 1108.8.1 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings 50' 20' Inside Diameter Numbers: ~2' Line Widt 10' High Red in Color 2' Line Width Red in Color CP Address Numbers: Touchdown ~. 5' High, 1' Line Width Pad Boundary Black in Color 1' in Width ~---12345 Red in Color 5~ 1. The preferred background is white or tan. 2. The circled, red numbers indicate the allowable weight that the facility is capable of supporting in thousands of pounds. _ 3. The numbers shall be oriented towards the preferred flight (typically facing the prevailing wind}. 5131.12 (Reserved) 5131.13 (Reserved} 5131.14 (Reserved) 5131.15 (Reserved) Ordinance No. 1345 Page 26 5131.16 (Reserved) 5131.17 Chapter 17 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a} SECTION 1701.1, Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "1701.1 Scope. Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations shall be in accordance with Divisions fi and 7 of the Food and Agriculture Code of the State of California." (b) SECTION 1701.2, Permits, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "1701,2 Notification of Fumigation. The chief shall be notified in writing at least 24 hours before any building, structure or ship is to be closed in connection with the use of toxic or flammable fumigants." 5131.18 (Reserved) 5131.19 Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 1901.2, Permit, is hereby amended by adding the following to the end to read: "Permits shall be required as .set forth in Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.6. For Section 1908 see Miscellaneous Combustible Storage Permit." (b} SECTION 1908.1, General, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "1908.1 General. The storage and processing of more than 400 cubic feet of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, compost and raw product produced from yard waste, debris and recycling facilities shall comply with this section." (c} SECTION 1908.2, Storage site, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "1908.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval from fire code official obtained before transferring products to the site." (d) SECTION 1908.3, Size of piles, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "1908.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length." Ordinance No. 1345 Page 27 (e} SECTION 1908.7, Pile fire protection, is hereby amended by adding the following to the end of the section to read: "Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas." (f} SECTION 1908.9, Material handling equipment, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence at the beginning of the section: "All material handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester." 5131.20 (Reserved) 5131.21 (Reserved) 5131.22 (Reserved) 5131.23 Chapter 23 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 2308.3, Flue spaces, is hereby deleted and amended to read: "2308.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 2308.3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained. In double-row racks apallet/commodity stop shall be provided along the longitudinal flue space at each level. The stop shall be steel or other ferrous material '/4" thick and in the mounted position shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the shelve or cross member, or other method approved by fire code official." 5131.24 (Reserved) 5131.25 (Reserved) 5131.26 (Reserved) 5131.27 Chapter 27 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a} SECTION 2701.5.2, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIs), is hereby amended by deleting the starting paragraph and amended to read: "2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIs). When required by the fire code official, an Orange County Fire Authority Ordinance No. 1345 Page 28 Chemical Classification Packet shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises. The HMiS shall include the following information:" (b) Table 2703.1.1(1 }, Maximum Allowable Quantity Per Control Area, is hereby amended by deleting Footnote K. (c) SECTION 2703.1.1, Maximum allowable quantity per control area, is hereby amended by adding section 2703.1.1.1 to read: "2703.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS} in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property." (d) SECTION 2703.5, Hazard identification signs, is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA standard as follows: Section 2703.5 Hazard identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the fire code official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines for the (remainder unchanged) 5131.28 (Reserved) 5131.29 (Reserved) 5131.30 (Reserved) 5131.31 (Reserved) 5131.32 Chapter 32 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 3203.4.1, Identification signs, is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA standard as follows: Section 3203.4.1 identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs in accordance with the .Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines shall be provided at entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are stored, handled or used. 5131.33 Chapter 33 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding new sections 3309, 3310, 3311, and 3312 as follows: (a} Section 3309 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 29 (b) Section 3310 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, remove and fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law. (c) Section 3311 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and with the conditions of the permit as approved by the fire code official. (d} Section 3312 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is prohibited. Exception -Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator. 5131.34 Chapter 34 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) SECTION 3404.2.3.2, Label or placard, is hereby amended as follows: Section 3404.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons in capacity, which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class 1, II or IIIA liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying the material therein. Placards shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines. (b) SECTION 3406.5.1.7, Static protection, is hereby amended to add the following paragraph at the end of the section: Section 3406.5.1.7 Static Protection. Drag chains or similar devices on tank vehicles shall not be used to meet the requirements of this section for static protection. 5131.35 (Reserved) 5131.36 (Reserved) 5131.37 Chapter 37 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 30 (a) SECTION 3704.2.2.7. is hereby amended by deleting exception 1 without substitution and renumbering 2 to 1 with noted modifications. "1. Toxic gases -storage/use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds water capacity when the following are provided: 1.1 A gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes. 1.2 For storage, valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plugs or caps. 1.3 For use, an approved automatic-closing fail safe valve" (remainder unchanged) 5131.38 (Reserved) 5131.44 (Reserved) 5131.45 Chapter 45 REFERENCED STANDARDS of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended by revising Section 4501 Amendments to National Fire Protection Association Standards, by clarifying that the standards and amendments apply to ali systems in all occupancies, and the following: (a) NFPA 13, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.8.5 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby amended as follows: "6.8.5 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shat! contain a minimum of two 2 '/~" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design .requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 '/z" inlets shall be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the chief." Section 8.3.3.1 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby revised as follows: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 31 "8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are ins#alled in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit is issued. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:" Section 8.6.5.2.1.4 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 8.15.1.1.2.4 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: "8.15.1.1.2.4 Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they are operable not more than 7 feet above the finished floor." Section 8.15.1.3.3 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby added as follows: "8.15.1.3.3 Post indicator valve(s) shall be located as specified in NFPA 24." Section 8.15.1.5 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "8.15.1.5.1 Large private fire service main systems shall have sectional indicating controlling valves at appropriate points when the system serves more than four appurtenances in order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line service to a building counts as one appurtenance." Section 8.16.2.4.6 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "8.16.2.4.6 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road and that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department connections." Section 9.1.3.9 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "9.1.3.9.1 Powder-driven studs prohibited., welding studs, and the Ordinance No. 1345 Page 32 tools used for installing welding studs these devices shall be listed." Section 9.1.3.9.2 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby deleted without replacement: Section 9.1.3.9.3 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby deleted without replacement. Section 9.1.3.9.4 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby deleted without replacement. Section 9.3.5.8.11 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "9.3.5.8.11* Other material not specifically included in Table 9.3.5.8.9 (a), Table 9.3.5 ;8.9 (b), and Table 9.3.5.8.9 (c) shall be permitted to be used if certified by a registered professional engineer to support the loads determined in accordance with the above criteria. Calculations shall be submitted where required by the authority having jurisdiction." FIGURE 9.3.9.5.1 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby amended by deleting the portion relating to lag screws and lag bolts in wood. Section 9.3.7.8 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "9.3.7.8 Powder-driven fasteners shall not be used to attach braces to the building structure." Section 11.1.3 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby added as follows: "11.1.3 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction/s in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 12.3.2.1.2 (d} curve "G". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy." Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby added as follows: "11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the chief: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 33 1. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiplying the result by 0.433; 2. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available; 3. Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water flow test form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or a professional engineer licensed in the State of California. The result shall be adjusted in accordance with the graduated scaled found in the guideline." Section 14.1.3 (43} of NFPA 13-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "Section 14.1...3 (43}. Size and location of hydrants, showing the size and number of outlets and if outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves. Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be indicated. Static and residual hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be shown. Flow test shall be completed within six months of the plan submittal to the authority having jurisdiction." (b) NFPA 13D, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows: Section 4.2.5 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby added as follows: "4.2.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers" Section 4.2.5.1 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby added as follows: "4.2.5.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced." Section 4.2.5.2 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby added as follows: "4.2.5.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property." Section 4.2.5.3 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby added as follows: "4.2.5.3 The sprinkler shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 °F." Ordinance No. 1345 Page 34 Section 4.2.5.4 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby added as follows: "4.2.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed." Section 7.1.2 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "7.1.2 The separate system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service." SECTION 7.3 -Pressure Gauges of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby deleted and substituted with the following: Section 7.3.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read: "7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly." Section 7.6 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: "7.6 Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to final approval by the Chief. Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 70 DBA. Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over-current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. Exception No. 1: When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 35 Exception No. 2: When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310.9 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation." Section 8.2.4 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "8.2.4 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge are not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slopes, beams, or light fixtures. In rooms or areas wi#h slopes, multiple beams or construction features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head placement exceeds parameters specified in the products listing, the plans shall be reviewed and approved by the fire official." Section 8.6.4 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "8.6.4 Sprinklers shall not be required in, open attached porches, carports and similar open structures." Section 8.6.4.1 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby added as follows: "Section 8.6.4.1 Attached garages shall be protected with listed quick response fire sprinklers, spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet {12.1 m2). The diameter of the main or cross- main piping serving the lines in the garage shall be equal to the largest diameter piping on any main or cross main within the system." Section 8.6.4.2 of NFPA 13D-2002 is hereby added as follows: "8.6.4.2 All attics shall be protected with an intermediate temperature quick response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by the access scuttles or mechanical equipment." {c) NFPA 13R, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.6.8.1 of NFPA 13R-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "6.6.8.1 A local water-flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water- flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 100907.2.8of the 2007 California Ordinance No. 1345 Page 36 Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 70 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for overcurrent protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building." Section 6.7.1.5.3 of NFPA 13R-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "6.7.1.5.3 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge are not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slope, beams, or light fixtures. In rooms or areas with slopes, multiple beams or construction features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head placement exceeds parameters specified in the products listing, the plans shall be reviewed and approved by the fire official." Section 6.8.5 of NFPA 13R-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "Section 6.8.5 Sprinklers shall not be required in, penthouse equipment rooms, elevator machine rooms, concealed spaces dedicated exclusively to containing only dwelling unit ventilation equipment, crawl spaces, floor/ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel fired equipment." Section 6.8.5.1 of NFPA 13R-2002 is hereby added as follows: "6.8.5.1 Sprinklers shall not be required in attics that are not located over dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per NFPA 13D Section 8.6.4.2. All other attics shall be protected per NFPA 13." (d) NFPA 14, 2003 Edition, Installation of Standpipe. and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.3.5.4.1 of NFPA 14-2003 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 37 "6.3.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2-1/2", internal threaded (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250 GPM per inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided with approved caps to protect the system from entry of debris. The location of the FDC shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red." Section 7.3.1 of NFPA 14-2003 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: "7.3.1 Hose Connection Height Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not Less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class ll Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor." (e) NFPA 24, 2002 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows: Section 4.2.1 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "4.2.1. Installation work shall be performed by fully experienced and responsible contractor. The contractor shall licensed in the state to do to install fire service mains." Section 4.2.2 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "4.2.2 Installation or remodeling of private fire service mains shall not begin until plans are approved and appropriate permits secured from the authority having jurisdiction." Section 5.5 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "5.5 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water systems shall be controlled by post indicator valves of an approved type and installed in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.3. Where the water authority has regulations regarding the connection of private fire service mains, they shall apply. Where the water authority requires back-flow protection the following methods or assemblies are acceptable: 1. An above ground assembly approved by the water authority, painted OSHA safety red, and with the valves locked in the open Ordinance No. 1345 Page 38 position. Valves controlling more than 100 sprinkler heads shall be monitored to an approved location. 2. A below ground assembly approved by the water authority and located in an approved vault. The last valve on the assembly shall be controlled by an approved post indicator device (see Figure A- 2.6 b}. The post indicator device shall be painted OSHA safety red, be locked in the open position and if controlling more than 100 sprinkler heads monitored to an approved location." Section 5.9.1.2 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "5.9.1.2 Fire department connections shall be properly supported and protected from mechanical injury." Section 5.9.1.3 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall be of an approved type and contain a minimum of two 2 '/z" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public fire hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. The supply pipe shall be painted OSHA safety red." Section 5.9.1.3.1 of NFPA 24-2002 is herby added as follows: "5.9.1.3.1 When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm (including the interior hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 '/z" inlets shall be provided." Section 5.9.1.3.2 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby added as follows: "5.9.1.3.2 The fire department connection (FDC} may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant provided the FDC connects down-stream of an aboveground sprinkler system check valve." Section 5.9.5.1 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "5.9.5.1 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of building and so they are located immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road." Section 6.3.3.2 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "6.3.3.2 Where post indicator valves cannot be located in accordance with 6.3.3.1, they shall be permitted to be located closer where Ordinance No. 1345 Page 39 approved by the authority having jurisdiction, or: 1. Wall post indicating valves: shall be located on exterior walls without building openings within 15 feet of the valve. 2. Valve room: When it is placed in valve rooms separated from the building by a one-hour fire-barrier accessible only from the exterior. 3. Exterior risers: They may be set in locations adjacent to exterior walls without openings within 15 feet of the valve." Section 6.5.1 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "6.5.1 Large, private, fire service main systems shall have indicating sectional controlling valves after four appurtenances to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line service to a building counts as one appurtenance." Section 10.1.6.3 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby added as follows: "10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mill polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section." Section 10.3.6.2 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly-tube, and after installation." Section 10.3.6.3 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby added as follows: "10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe joint assembly shall be stainless steel." Section 10.6.1.1 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby added as follows: "10.6.1.1 Pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 18 inches, measured from the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe Ordinance No. 1345 Page 40 under the building or building foundation shall be stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or comply with 10.6.2." Section 10.8.2.5 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby added as follows: "10.8.2.5 The trench shall be excavated for thrust blocks and inspected prior to pour. Care shall be taken when forming and pouring thrust blocks that fittings and joints are not buried in concrete." Section 10.9.1 of NFPA 24-2002 is hereby revised as follows: "10.9.1 Backfill shall be tamped in layers and wetted or puddled under and around pipe to prevent settlement or lateral movement. Backfill shall consist of clean fill sand or pea gravel to a minimum fi" below and to a minimum of 12" above the pipe." 5131.46 (Reserved) 5131.47 Chapter 47 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 4701.1 Scope is amended by adding the following statement #o the end of the section: "4701.1 Scope. (The entire section remains unchanged). The entire chapter is effective January 01, 2008 regardless of delayed implementation date adopted by the office of SFM or CBSC." (b) Section 4702 definition of Wildland-Urban Interface Area is modified as follows: "Wildland-Urban Interface Area is a geographical area identified by the state as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with the public resources code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires including Special Fire Protection Areas and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. See Section 86B for the applicable referenced Sections of the Government Code and the Public Resources Code." 5131.A2, 5131 A3, 5131 A4, 5131 AA (Reserved) 5131.AB Appendix B of the 2007 California Fire Code is adopted with the following modifications: Ordinance No. 1345 Page 41 SECTION B105.2, Buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings, is hereby amended a follows: "A reduction in fire-flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the Fire Authority, is allowed when the building is provided with an. approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1." 5131.AC Appendix C of the 2007 California Fire Code is adopted with the following modifications: (a) Table C105.1, column 4 header is modified as follows: "Maximum distance from any point on the street or fire department access to a hydrant a.f,9' " (b) Table C105.1, footnote f is added as follows: "Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet from building with exception of detached one and two-family dwellings." (c) Table C105.1, footnote g is added as follows: "In .residential single family subdivisions, maximum hydrant spacing is 300feet. This spacing may be increased to 600 feet (182 880mm} if all the homes and attached garages are protected with automatic fire sprinklers systems with a minimum fireflow of 2,000 gpm." SEVERABILITY OF PARTS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE ADOPTED CODES If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Tustin hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of .the fact that any one or more sections, subsection, sentence clause, phrases or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally. Ordinance No. 1345 Page 42 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of a City Council of the City of Tustin, held on the 20th day of November, 2007. ; LOU BONE Mayor PAMELA STOKER City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF TUSTIN ) CERTIFICATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1345 PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1345 was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 20st day of November, 2007 and was given its second reading, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council .held on the 20 day of November, 2007 by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Bone, Amante, Davert, Kawashima, Palmer (5) COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None (0) COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: None (0) COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None (0) Pamela Stoker, Clerk