HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1159 (1995) 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1159
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
3 CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 5 OF
THE TUSTIN CITY CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
4 UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES AND THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS, 1994 EDITION WITH
5 APPENDICES; WITH AMENDMENTS THERETO AS THE FIRE
PROTECTION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN.
6
'The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby ordain as
7 follows:
8 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Code is hereby repealed in its entirety, and a new Part 3
9 Chapter 1, Article 5 is hereby added in its place thereof to
read as follows:.
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PART 3
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5130 ADOPTION OF THE 1994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
12
The Uniform Fire Code, 1994 edition, as published by the
13 International Fire Code Institute, and the whole thereof,
including Appendices I-B, I-C, II-A, II-B, II-C, II-D, II-E,
14 II-F, II-G, II-I, III-A, III-B, III-C, III-D, IV-B, V-A, VI-A,
VI,E, and VI-G, and the 1994 Uniform Fire Code Standards
15 including Appendix A-II-F, copies of each of which are.
certified to be true copies by the City Clerk, have been and
16 are now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be
at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and
17 examination by thepublic, are hereby adopted and incorporated
as though fully set forth herein, save and except portions as
18 are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended.
19 5131 ENFORCEMENT; INSPECTIONS
20 A. The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Orange
County Fire Authority which shall be operated under the
21 supervision of the Director of Fire Services of the
Orange County Fire Authority.
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B. The Director of Fire Services of the Fire Authority may
23 detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors
as shall be necessary from time to time.
24
5132 AMENDMENTS
25
The 1994Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards
26 adopted by this Ordinance are hereby amended as follows:
27 A. ARTIOLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended as follows:
28 Section 103.2.~.~ General is hereby amended by adding a
final paragraph as follows:
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3 Section 103.2.1.1 General. The building official
and fire official shall work in cooperation to
4 enforce the amendments to the following sections:
5 Section 901.4.4 'Premises Identification
6 Section 1003 Required Installations of
Automatic Fire-
7 extinguishing Systems
8 Section 1004 Standpipes, Where
Required
9
Section 1008 High-rise Buildings
10
Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys
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Section 103.3.2 New construction and alterations is
12 hereby amended by adding new Sections 103.3.2.3 and
103.2.4 as follows:
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Section 103.3.2.3 Reconstruction. Any existing
14 building undergoing construction within any 2 year
period, in which the area of reconstruction is 75
15 percent or more prior to the submittal of a
building permit application, shall comply with the
16 code provisions for new construction.
17 Section 103.2.4 Fire Protection Information on
Plans and Specifications in Very High Fire Hazard
18 Severity Zones. A vicinity plan, scale no smaller
than 1 inch (25 ram) equals 100 feet (30 480 mm)
19 shall be submitted to and approved by the chief
prior to the issuance of a grading permit or, if no
20 grading permit is to be issued, prior to the
issuance of a building permit for new construction.
21 The plan shall show the following:
22 1. All existing and proposed private and
public streets on the proposed
23 development property and within 300 feet
(91 440 ram) of the property line of the
24 proposed development, and so identified
with street width dimensions as per
25 Section 902.2.2.7 of this code.
26 2. The location and identification of all
existing and proposed fire hydrants
27 within 300 feet (91 440 nun) of the
property line of the proposed
28 development.
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3 3. The location, occupancy classification,
and use of structures and buildings on
4 properties abutting the proposed
development.
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Preliminary fuel modification plans for all
6 improvements in areas containing combustible
vegetation shall be submitted to the chief
7 concurrent with the submittal for approval of any
tentative map.
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Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to
9 and approved by the chief prior to the issuance of
a grading permit. The plans shall meet the
10 criteria set forth in the Orange County Fire
Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines for
il High Fire Hazard Areas.
12 EXCEPTION: The chief, with concurrence of the
building official, may waive the vicinity plan
13 submittal requirements of this section.
14 Section 103.4.4 Citations is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
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Section 103.4.4 Penalty for violation
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Section 103..4.4.1 Infraction. Except as
17 provided in Section 103.4.4.2, persons
operating or maintaining any occupancy,
18 premises or vehicle subject to this code who
shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to
19 exist on premises under their control shall be
guilty of an infraction.
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Section 103.4.4.2 Misdemeanor. .Persons who
21 fail to take immediate action to abate a fire
or life safety hazard when ordered or notified
22 to do so by the chief or a duly authorized
representative, or who violate the following
23 sections of this code, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor:
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103.4.3 Compliance with Orders,
25 Notices and Tags
104.1.2 Interference
26 1001.6 Tampering with Fire-
protection Equipment,
27 Site Barriers, Security
Devices, Signs and Seals
28 1109.5 Burning Objects
1302.3 False Alarms'
2501.16 & 3215 Maximum Occupant Load
7701.7 Prohibited and Limited Acts
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3 Section 103.4.4.3 Separate Offense. Each
violation will be deemed a separate offense
4 for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the
5 provisions of this chapter or of the code
adopted lhereby is committed, continued or
6 permitted by such person, firm, partnership or
corporation and shall be deemed punishable
7 therefore as provided in this code.
8 Section 105.8 Permit Required is hereby amended to
adding the following ending sentence to the first
9 paragraph and by adding new and deleting permit
categories as follows:
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Section 105.8 Permit Required. Permit fees to
11 the City shall be in an amount established by
resolution of the City Council.
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b.1 A new Subsection b.1 Battery systems is
13 added as follows:
14 b.1 Battery systems. To install or
operate stationary lead-acid battery
15 systems having a liquid capacity of
more than 100 gallons (378.5L). See
16 Article 64 of this code.
17 b.2 Renumber existing b.1 Bowling pin or
alley refinishing to b.2.
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f.1 Subsection f.1. Fire hydrants and water
19 control valves is deleted without
substitution.
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f.5. Subsection 4.5. Fumigation or thermal
21 insectioidal fogging is hereby deleted
without substitution.
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g.1. A new Subsection g.1. General use permit
23 is added as follows:
24 g.1. General use permit. To conduct an
activity or operation that is not
25 specifically addressed by other
permits, but which is likely to
26 produce conditions hazardous to life
or property.
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o.1. Subsection o.1 Open burning is amended by
28 adding the following sentence:
Open burning permits shall include:
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3 1. Bonfires/rubbish fires, including
construction sites.
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2. Recreational fires/burning in a
5 public place.
6 0.4. New Subsection o.4 Open flame devices in
marinas is added as follows:
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o..4 Open flame devices in marinas. To
8 use any open flame devices for
repair or maintenance in marinas, or
9 for lighting or decoration on the
exterior of any boat, slip or wharf.
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0.5. New Subsection o.5 Oil and natural gas
11 wells is added as follows:
12 o.5 Oil and natural gas wells. To drill,
own, operate, or maintain an oil or
13 natural gas well.
r.1. New Subsection r.1 Rifle range is added
as follows:
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r.1 Rifle range. To establish, maintain,
16 or operate a rifle range.
17 B. ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONSAND ABBREVIATIONS is hereby amended by
adding the following new definitions:
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SECTION 203-B
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BATTERY, LEAD-ACID is a group of electro-chemical cells
20 interconnected to supply a nominal voltage of DC power to
suitably connected electrical load. The number of cells
21 connected in series determines the nominal Voltage rating
of the battery. The size of the cells determines the
22 discharge capacity of the entire battery.
23 BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY LEAD-ACID is a system which
consists of three .interconnected subsystems:
24 1. A lead-acid battery
2. A battery charger, and
25 3. A collection of rectifiers, inverters,
converters and associated electrical equipment
26 as required for a particular application.
27 SECTION 205-D
28 DIRECTOR OF FIRE SERVICES is the chief.
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3 SECTION 207-F
4 FLOWLINE is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled
street curb defined by the path traced by a particle in
5 a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.
6 SECTION 216-O
7 OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA is an area which contains hazardous
materials not exceeding the limits of Tables 8001.13-C or
8 8001.13-D.
9 SECTION 219-R
10 RIFLE RANGE is any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or
target range established, maintained or operated for the
11 discharge of a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun or
firearm.
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SECTION 223-V
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VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE is a listed natural gas
14 compressor package, not containing storage, designed for
the unattended dispensing of natural gas. into the fuel
15 tanks of motor vehicles.
16 VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is any geographic
area designated per Government Code Section 51178 which
17 contains the type and condition of vegetation,
topography, weather and structure density which
18 potentially increases the possibility of wildland
conflagration fires.
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C. ARTICLE 9 - FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY is hereby
20 amended as follows:
21 Section 901.4.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads is hereby
deleted and the following substituted:
22
Section 901.4.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. All fire
23 department access roads less than 36 feet (10 972 mm) in
width shall be posted as a fire lane in accordance with
24 the Orange County Fire Authority Fire Lane Guidelines.
25 Parking on one side is permitted on 28-foot (8534
wide streets. Parking on two sides is permitted on 36-
26 foot (10 972 nun) wide 'streets. No parking is permitted
on streets narrower than 28 feet (8534 mm) in width.
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Street widths are to be measured from top face of the
28 curb to top face of the curb on streets with curb and
gutter, and from flowline to flowline on streets with
rolled curbs.
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3 Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification is hereby deleted
and the following. substituted:
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Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification. Approved
5 numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and
existing buildings in such a position that is plainly
6 visible and legible from the street or road fronting the
property. Said numbers shall contrast with their
7 background. All multi-unit residentialland commercial
buildings shall have numbers or addresses placed above or
8 immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire
department access in an emergency situation. In no case
9 shall the numbers be less than 4 inches (102 mm). in
height for residential and 6 inches (152 nun) in height
10 for commercial with a 1 inch (25 mm) stroke.
11 Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance
doors not visible from the street or road shall, in
12 addition, have approved numbers grouped for all units
within each structure and positioned to be plainly
13 visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be
grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial
14 mounting post independent of the structure. Illumination
shall be provided as required by the City.
15
Section 902.2.1 Required Access is hereby amended by
16 adding the following to the beginning of the first
paragraph after the exceptions:
17
Section 902.2.1 Required access. A minimum of two fire
18 apparatus access roads shall be provided in residential
developments containing 150 or more dwelling units.
19
Section 902.2.2 Specifications is hereby amended by
20 deleting Sections 902.2.2.3 and 902.2.2.6 and replacing
them with three new sections as follows:
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Section 902.2.2.3 Turning Radius. The turning radius for
22 fire apparatus access roads shall be not less than 17
feet (5182 mm) inside radius and 38 feet (11 582 ram)
23 outside radius.
24 EXCEPTION: Cul-de-sacs .with center obstructions
will require larger turning radii as approved by
25 the chief.
26 Section 9.2.2.2.6 Grade. The gradient for a fire
apparatus access road shall not exceed 10 percent.
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EXCEPTION: Gradient may be increased to a maximum of 15
28 percent when all structures served by the access road are
protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
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3 Section 902.2.2.7 Widths, Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones. The minimum width of private and public streets
4 shall not be less than 28 feet (8534 nun).
Private streets and driveways serving no more than 3
5 dwellings and not exceeding 150 feet (45 720 nun) in
length shall not be less than 24 feet (7315mm) in width=.
6
Section 902.2.4 Obstruction and Control of FireApparatus
7 Access is hereby amended by adding Section 902.4.3 as
follows:
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Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access
9 gates or barriers installed across streets shall be in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority
10 Guidelines for Emergency Access.
11 SECTION 903 - WATER SUPPLIES AND FIRE HYDRANTS is hereby
amended by adding an ending paragraph to Sections 903.2
12 and 903.4.1.2 as follows:
13 Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection.
Private dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet (335 m2) in
14 total area shall be evaluated for fire flow requirements
by the chief.
15
Section 903.4.1.2 Testing and Maintenance. Testing and
16 maintenance requirements for private fire hydrants shall
be in accordance with Section 4.1 of Appendix III-C as
17 adopted in this code.
18 D. ARTICLE 10 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT is hereby
amended as follows:
19
Section 1001.1 Scope is hereby amended by adding a
20 paragraph as follows:
21 Section 1001.1 Scope. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal apply to the testing, service, maintenance and
22 licensing of service personnel- for automatic fire
extinguishing systems, portable fire extinguishers and
23 standpipes (19 CCR Chapters 3 and 5).
24 Section 1001.5 Maintenance is hereby amended by adding
Section 1001.5.5 Installatlon and maintenance as follows:
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Section 1001.5.5 Installation and Maintenance. It shall
26 be the responsibility of the owner of an occupancy to
supply, install and maintain all required smoke
27 detectors. The owner shall be responsible for the annual
testing of all required smoke detectors.
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SECTION 1003 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS is hereby
amended as follows:
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3 Section 1003.1.2 Standards is hereby deleted and
the following substituted:
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Section 1003.1.2 Standards. Automatic fire-
5 extinguishing systems shall be installed in
accordance with the NFPA standards as adopted in
6 Appendix V of this code.
7 An approved automatic sprinkler system required by
Section 1003 and installed as per NFPA 13 as
8 adopted in Appendix V this code, may be used for
fire-resistive substitution as specified in the
9 provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Uniform
Building Code.
10
When an approved residential sprinkler system is
11 provided as specified in NFPA 13D or 13R as adopted
in Appendix V of this code, exceptions to, or
12 reductions in, code requirements allowed as a
result thereof by Section 508 of the adopted
13 Uniform Building Code shall not be permitted.
14 Section 1003.2.2 Required Installations of Automatic
Fire-extinguishing Systems, All Occupancies except Group
15 R, Division 3, and Group U is amended by deleting the
words "Division 3, and Group U," and adding an item 6 and
16 adding Group U Occupancies to this section as follows:
17 Section 1003.2.2 Required Installation of Automatic
Fire-extinguishing Systems, All Occupancies except
18 Group R.
19 6. In all new buildings or structures when
the gross square footage thereof exceeds
20 6,000 square feet (588 m2) or more than 2
stories in height.
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For the purposes of this section, area
22 separation walls shall not define separate
buildings.
23
Section 1003.2.3.1 Drinking establishments is hereby
24 deleted without substitution and the section number left
open.
25
Section 1003.2.3.3 Exhibition and display rooms is hereby
26 deleted without substitution and the section number left
open.
27
Section 1003.2.7 Group M Occupancies is hereby deleted
28 without substitution and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies is hereby deleted
and the following substituted:
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3 Section 1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies.
4 1. All new Group R, Division 1 and Group R,
Division 3 occupancies, other than detached
5 one and two family dwellings, shall be
equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
6 Residential or quick-response standard
sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling
7 unit and guest room portions of the building.
8 2. All new R-3 occupancies, detached one and two
family dwellings, where the gross square
9 footage of the building exceeds 5,500 square
feet or more than two stories in height, shall
10 be equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system. Residential or quick response
11 standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the
dwelling unit and guest room. portions of the
12 building.
13 For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy
separation walls shall not define separate
14 buildings.
15 Section 1003.2. Required Installations is hereby amended
by adding Section 1003.2.9. as follows:
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Section 1003.2.9 All OcCupancies, Very High Fire
17 Hazard Severity Zones. In addition to all other
relevant provisions of this code and amendments
18 thereto, all new construction and reconstructed
structures located in Very High Fire Hazard
19 Severity Zones shall be equipped with an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system.
20
SECTION 1004 - STANDPIPES is hereby amended by deleted Section
21 1004.2 Required Installation and substituted with the
following:
22
Section 1004.2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems
23 shall be provided as set forth in Table No. 1004 - A and
the provisions of this section. Every new building with
24 any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet (91 440
nun) shall be provided with either access doors or hose
25 outlets located so that all portions of the building can
be reached with 150 feet (45 720 nun) of hose from an
26 access door or hose outlet.
27 Required access doors shall be located in the exterior
wall of the building and shall be accessible without the
28 use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less
than 3 feet (914 mm) in width nor 6'feet 8 inches (2032
mm) in height.
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3 The hose outlets shall be 2-1/2 inches(63 mm) in size
with an approved valve. The water supply for the hose
4 outlets shallbe provided:
5 1. By a separate main supplied from the system
side of the check valve at the fire department
6 connection, or
7 2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler
system arranged to allow the hose outlets to
deliver water when the sprinkler system or a
8 / portion of the system that protects the area
9 served by the hose outlet, is shut off.
10 SECTION 1007 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding
two sections, as follows:
11
Section 1007.1.5 Voltage Drop. Fire alarm systems shall
12 be designed so that the maximum voltage loss is not
greater than 10 percent.
13
Section 1007.1.6 Other Requirements. Fire alarm
14 equipment shall comply with the regulations of the State
Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 4, 24 CCR). -
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SECTION 1008 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS is
16 hereby added as follows:
17 Section 1008.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable
requirements of these regulations, the provisions of this
18 section shall apply to every new building of any type of
construction or occupancy having floors used for human
19 occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764mm) above the
lowest level of fire department access. Such buildings
20 shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 1008.3 of this code.
21
EXCEPTIONS: The following structures, while
22 classified as high-rise buildings, shall not be
subject.to the provisions of this section but shall
23 conformto all other applicable provisions of these
regulations:
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1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking
25 garages.
26 2. Buildings where all floors above the 55 foot
(.16 764mm) level are used exclusively as open
27 parking garages.
28 3. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open
parking garages and located above all other
floors used for human occupancy.
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3 4. Floors of buildings used as power plants,
lookout towers, steeples, grain houses, and
4 similar structures with .noncontinuous human
occupancy, when approved by the chief.
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For. the purpose of this sections, "building access"
6 shall mean an exterior door opening conforming to
all of the following:
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1.1 Suitable and available for fire department
8 use.
9 1.2 Located not more than 2 feet (610 mm) above
the adjacent ground level.
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1.3 Leading to a space, room or area having foot
11 traffic communication capabilities with the
remainder of the building.
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1.4 Designed to permit access through the use of
13 the Orange County Fire Authority's Emergency
Access Lock Box Program.
14
Section 1008.2 Certificate of Occupancy. All mechanical
15 and electrical equipment and other required life safety
systems shall be approved and installed in accordance
16 with approved plans and specifications pursuant to this
section and shall be tested and proved to be in proper
17 working condition to the satisfaction of the Building
Official before issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
18 Such systems shall be maintained in accordance with Title
19 CCR, and the Fire Code.
19
Section 1008.3 Automatic Sprinkler System. The.
20 provisions of Section 403.2 of the adopted Uniform
Building Code and the provisions contained in this
21 section shall apply to buildings described in Section
1008.1.
22
Sprinkler Control Valves. Sprinkler control
23 valves, shutoff valves and a water-flow detecting
device shall be provided at the lateral connection
24 to the riser for each floor. Such valves and
devices shall be electrically supervised to
25 automatically sound an appropriate signal
transmitted to locations in accordance with Section
26 1008.5.
27 Section 1008.4 Smoke Detection. The provisions of
Section 403.3 of the adopted Uniform Building Code and
28 the provisions contained in this section shall apply to
buildings described in Section 1008.1.
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3 Indicating Lights. All smoke detectors connected
to the alarm system shall have a light that
4 indicates the 'status of the detector. When a
detector is located in a space above a drop
5 ceiling, the indicating light shall be located on
or below the ceiling grid.
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Section 1008.5 Alarm and Communications Systems. Every
7 high-rise building shall be provided with a State Fire
Marshal-approved and listed fire alarmsystem. The alarm
8 and communication systems shall be designed and installed
so that damage to any one speaker will not render any
9 paging zone of the system inoperative.
I0 The voice alarm and public address system may be a
combined system. When approved by the fire department,
11 communication systems may be combined with the voice
alarm system and the public address system.
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The fire alarmsystem shall include visual indicators for
13 the hearing impaired in all public areas of the building,
including but not limited to elevators, elevator lobbies,
14 rest rooms, corridors, exit stairways, rooms and tenant
spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in area.
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5.1 Voice alarm system. The operation of any
16 smoke detector, sprinkler, water flow device
or manual fire alarm station shall
17 automatically sound an alert signal to the
desired areas, followed by voice instructions
18 giving appropriate information and direction
to the occupants.
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Upon activation of the automatic sprinkler
20 system, any automatic fire-detection device
required by this section or any special fire
21 hazard fire-protection or extinguishing
system, an automatic voice alarm signal shall
22 sound on the floor where activated and on the
floor above and below. An audible and visual
23 signal shall be transmitted to the central
control station and the fire department
24 central control station status board. The
content of the voice alarm in each instance
25 shall be determined by the fire department in
cooperation with the building owner or
26 manager.
27 The central control station shall contain
controls for the voice alarm system so that
28 selective or general voice alarm may be
manually initiated.
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3 The system shall be supervised to cause the
activation of an audible trouble signal in the
4 central control station upon interruption, or
failure of the audio path including
5 amplifiers, speaker wiring, switches and
electrical contacts and shall detect opens,
6 shorts and grounds which might impair the
function of the system.
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The alarm shall be designed to be heard
8 clearly by all occupants within the building
or designated portions thereof, as required
9- for the public address system.
10 EXCEPTIONS: In lieu of a voice alarm
signal and when approved by the fire
11 department, the local alarm system may
employ any sounding device or devices
12 which are approved and listed by the
State Fire Marshal. The sounding devices
13 of such alternate systems shall have a
distinctive tone and shall be arranged to
14 emit intermittent, prolonged or
continuous sound signals for a full
15 period of 10 seconds, to be immediately
followed by an intermission or period of
16 silence of 5 seconds before the signal is
repeated. Such signal shall continue to
17 sound until manually terminated at the
central control station, but in no case
18 shall such manual operation be arranged
to cause termination in less than 3
19 minutes.
20 5.2 Public address system. Speakers or signaling
· devices used to sound the voice or fire alarm
21 shall be so located as to be clearly heard on
the floor where activated, except as may be
22 otherwise found necessary or acceptable by the
chief.
23
A public address communication system designed
24 to be clearly heard by all occupants of the
building shall operate from the central
25 control station. It shall be established on a
selective or general basis, as approved by the
26 chief, to the following paging areas:
27 5.2.1 Elevators
5.2.2 Elevator lobbies
28 5.2.3 Corridors
5.2.4 Exit stairways
5.2.5 Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding
1,000 square feet (93 m2) in area
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3 5.2.6 Dwelling units in apartment houses
5.2.7 Hotel guest rooms or suites
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5.3 Fire department communications systems. A
5 two-way fire department communication system
shall be provided for fire department use. It
6 shall operate between the central control
station and elevators, elevator lobbies,
7 emergency and standby power rooms and on the
stairway side of entries to every enclosed
8 exit stairway.
9 The communication system shall also comply
with the following:
10
5.3.1 Alarm transmission. Unless the
11 central control station is
constantly staffed by competent and
12 experienced operating personnel
conforming to Chapter 9 of NFPA 72
13 as adopted in Appendix V of this
code, voice or fire alarm and
14 trouble signals shall be
automatically retransmitted to one
15 of the following:
16 5.3.1.1. An approved central
station conforming to
17 NFPA 71 as adopted by the
State Building Standards
18 Commission.
19 5.3.1.2. A supervisory station or
an approved remote
20 station conforming to
NFPA 72 as adopted by the
21 State Building Standards
Commission.
22
5.3.2 Special provisions. In Group R,
23 Division 1 occupancies:
24 5.3.2.1. When a building conforms
to the provisions of this
25 section, the manually
operated fire alarm
26 system otherwise
specified by Section
27 1007.2.9 shall not be
required.
28
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3 5.3.2.2. Single-station detectors
installed in dwelling
4 units and hotel or
lodging house guest
5 rooms, as specified 'in
Section 1007.2.9.2, need
6 not be interconnected to
the fire .alarm system
7 required by this section.
8 Section 1008.6 Central Control Station. A central
control station for fire department operations shall be
9 provided in a location approved by the fire department.
· The central control station shall be separated from the
10 remainder of the building by not less than one-hour fire-
resistive construction with all openings protected by
11 assemblies having a fire-resistive rating of not less
than 45 minutes. It shall have a minimum of one door
12 which is accessible directly from the exterior portion of
the building and shall be able to be opened with a fire
13 department master key. The central control station shall
have a minimum of 100 square feet (9.3 m2) with a minimum
14 dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm). It shall contain the
following as a minimum:
15
6.1 The voice alarm and public address system
16 panels.
17 6.2 The fire department communications panel, a
cabinet containing 8 portable firefighter
18 phones and 1 headset with sufficient cord to
reach all portions of the room.
19
6.3 Fire detection and fire alarm system
20 annunciator panels.
21 6.4 Annunciator visually indicating the location
of the elevators and their-operational status.
22
6.5. Status indicators and controls for air-
23 handling systems.
24 6.6 Controls for unlocking all stairway doors
simultaneously.
25
6.7 Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector
26 display panels.
27 6.8 Emergency and standby power controls and
status indicators.
28
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3 6.9 A wall-mounted telephone, with sufficient cord
to reach all portions of the room and with an
4 outside dedicated private line, installed in
the fire control room for exclusive fire
5 department use.
6 6.10 Elevator control switches for switching to
emergency power.
7
6.11 Fire pump status panel and controls.
8
6.12 Other fire-protection equipment and systems'
9 controls as required by the fire department.
10 6.13 Schematic building plans in clearly labeled
approved containers, indicating the typical
11 floor plan and detailing the building core,
fire resistive separations, exit facilities,
12 on-site water supply, fire-protection systems,
firefighting equipment and fire department
13 access.
14 6.14 One 3 foot (914 mm) by 5 foot (1524 mm) table
and 2 chairs.
15
6.15 An approved locked and labeled cabinet
16 containing labeled keys for emergency access
and elevator control.
17
All control panels in the central control station shall
18 be permanently identified as to function.
19 Alarms, supervisory and trouble signals as required by
Items 3 and 7 above shall be annunciated in compliance
20 with this code in the central control station by means of
an audible and visual indicator. For purposes of
21 annunciation, zoning shall be in accordance with the
following:
22
6.16 When the system serves more than one 'building,
23 each building shall be considered separately.
24 6.17 Each floor shall be considered a separate
zone. When one or more sprinkler risers serve
25 the same floor, each riser shall be considered
a separate zone.
26
EXCEPTIONS: When more than one riser
27 serves the same system on the floor.
28 6.18 Each section of floor separated by area
separation walls or by horizontal exits shall
be considered as separate zone.
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3 Central control stations shall not be used for the
housing of any boiler, heating unit, generator or similar
4 hazardous equipment. No storage shall be permitted in
the central control station room.
5
Seation 1008.7 Smoke Control. The provisions of Section
6 905 Smoke Control of the adopted Uniform Building Code
shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.
7
Section 1008.8 Elevators. The provisions of Sections
8 403.7 and 1005110 of the adopted Uniform Building Code
shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
9
Seation 1008.9 Standby Power, Light, and Emergenay
10 Systems. Section 403.8.2 of the adopted UniformBuilding
Code and Sections 1008.9.1 and 1008.9.3 of this code
11 shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1'.
12 Section 1008.9.1 Standby Power. A standby power-
generating system, as approved by the building
13 official and chief-and conforming to Section
403.8.1 of the adopted Uniform Building Code, shall
14 be provided. The system shall be equipped with
suitable means for automatically starting the
15 generator upon failure of the normal electrical
supply systems and for automatic transfer of all
16 functions required by this section at full power
within 60 seconds of such normal service failure.
17 System supervision with manual start and transfer
override features shall be provided at the central
18 control station. An on-premises fuel supply
sufficient for not less than 6 hours at full-demand
19 operation of the system shall be provided. Where
fire pumps are required, an 8-hour fuel supply
20 shall be provided.
21 The standby system shall have a capacity and rating
that would supply all equipment required to be
22 operational at the same time. The generating
capacity need not be sized to operate all the
23 connected electrical equipment simultaneously.
24 All power, lighting, signal and communication
facilities specified in Section 1008.4, 1008.5,
25 1008.6, 1008.7, 1008.8, 1008.9 and 1008.10, as
applicable; fire pumps, required to maintain
26 pressure; stair pressurization fans; standby
lighting; and normal circuits supplying exit signs
27 and exit illumination shall be transferable to the
standby source.
28
Section 1008.9.2 StandbyLighting. See the adopted
Uniform Building Code.
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3 Section 1008.9.3 Emergency Systems. The following
are classified as emergency systems and shall
4 operate within 10 seconds of failure of the normal
power supply:
5
3.1. Required exit sign and exit illumination
6 3.2. Elevator car lighting
3.3. Fire alarm system
7 3.4. Fire-detection system
3.5. Sprinkler alarm system
8
When the standby power-operation system reaches
9 full operating capacity, the emergency electrical
systems and equipment shall be transferred thereto.
10
Section 1008.10 Exits. Exits shall comply with the
11 requirements of the adopted UniformBuilding Code and the
following:
12
Section 1008.10.1. All stairway doors which are
13 locked from the stairway side shall have the
capability of being unlocked simultaneously without
14 unlatching upon a signal from the central control
station. Upon failure of electrical power, the
15 locking mechanisms shall be retracted to the
unlocked position.
16
Section 1008.10.2. When stairway doors are locked
17 from the stairway side, a telephone or other two-
way communications system, connected to an approved
18 emergency service which operates continuously,
shall be provided at not less than every fifth
19 floor in each stairway.
20 Section 1008.10,3. All enclosed exit stairways
shall be equipped with a barometric dampered relief
21 opening at the top. The stairway shall be supplied
mechanically with sufficient air to discharge a
22 minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1180 L/s)
through the relief opening while maintaining a
23 minimum, positive pressure of 0.05-inch water
column (12.44 Pa) in the stairway relative to
24 atmospheric pressure with all doors closed.
Activation of the mechanical equipment shall be
25 initiated by a smoke detector installed outside the
stair enclosure and within 5 feet (1524 m/n) of the
26 enclosure door. Such equipment shall also be
activated by actuation of the automatic sprinkler
27 system. Operation of ventilating equipment shall
also be in accordance with the adopted Uniform
28 Building Code, Section 1009.7.
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3 Section 1008.11 Seismic Considerations. The provisions
of Section 403.10 of the adopted Uniform Building Code
4 shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
5 Section 1008.12 Emergency Access and Evacuation Facility.
This section shall apply to any Group B or Group R
6 occupancies having floors used for human occupancy
located 75 feet (22 860 mm) or more above the lowest
7 level of fire department access. Such structures shall
be equipped with a fire department-approved emergency
8 helicopter landing pad for use by police, fire and
emergency medical helicopters only.
9
EXCEPTION: Buildings with a roof slope
10 greater than 4 in 12 and having all exits
provided with smokeproof enclosures in
11 accordance with Section 1008.13 as adopted in
this code.
12
Section 1008.12.1 Hell-pad. The roof area shall
13 include an emergency access and evacuation facility
for helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds
14 (6803.8 Kg) gross weight. This facility shall have
a touchdown pad of at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) by
15 50 feet (15 240 mm) and a clear unobstructed
landing and takeoff area with a minimum dimension
16 of 100 feet (30 480 mm) by 100 feet (30 480 nun).
17 Section 1008.12.2 Construction. The landing pad
shall be designed per Section 1609.3 of the adopted
18 Uniform Building Code. Helicopter landing areas
and supports shall be of noncombustible
19 construction.
20 Section 1008.12.3 Approach-departure Paths. The
emergency evacuation facility shall have 2
21 approach-departure paths at a slope of no greater
than 8 to 1.
22
Section 1008.12.4 Restricted Use. Any use of this
23 emergency access and evacuation facility for
purposes other than emergency access and evacuation
24 shall require prior approval by the Federal
Aviation Administration, as well as by the building
25 official and the chief.
26 Section 1008.12.5 Wind Direction Device. A wind
indicating device shall be provided.
27
Section 1008.12.6 Special Markings. The roof top
28 shall be marked by an emergency marker as required
by the chief.
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3 Section 1008.12.7 Communications. The building
emergency communication system shall extend to the
4 roof.
5 Section 1008.13 Smokeproof Enclosures. This section
shall apply as required by Section 1008.12.
6
Section 1008.13.1. General. A smokeproof enclosure
7 shall consist of a vestibule and continuous
stairway enclosure from the highest point to the
8 lowest point by walls of 2-hour fire-resistive
construction. There shall be no openings into the
9 . stairway portion of the smokeproof enclosure other
than those permitted by the first paragraph of
10 Section 1009.3 of the adopted Uniform Building
Code.
11
The supporting frame shall be protected as set
12 forth in Table 6-A of the adopted Uniform Building
Code.
13
In buildings with air conditioning systems or
14 pressure air supply serving more than one story, an
approved smoke detector shall be placed in the
15 return air duct or plenum prior to exhausting from
the building or being diluted by outside air. Upon
16 activation, the detector shall cause the return air
to exhaust completely from the building without any
17 recirculations through the building. Such devices
may be installed in each room or space served by a
18 return air duct.
19 Section 1008.13.2 Where Required. Smokeproof
enclosures shall be required as per Section
20 1008.12.
21 Section 1008.13.3 Outlet. A smokeproof enclosure
shall exit into a public way or into an exit
22 passageway leading to a public way. The exit
passageway shall be without other openings and
23 shall have walls, floors and ceiling of 2-hour
fire-resistive construction.
24
Section 1008.13.4 Barrier. A stairway in a
25 smokeproof enclosure shall not continue below the
grade level unless an approved barrier is provided
26 at the ground level to prevent persons from
accidentally continuing into the basement.
27
Section 1008.13.5 Access. Access to stairways in
28 smokeproof enclosures shall be by way of a
vestibule or open exterior exit balcony constructed
of noncombustible materials.
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3 Section 1008.13.6 Smokeproof Enclosure by Natural
Ventilation.
4
Seotlon 1008.13.6.1' Doors. When a vestibule
5 is provided, the door assembly' into the
vestibule shall have a 1% hour fire-protection
6 rating, and the door assembly from the
vestibule to the stairs shall be a smoke and
7 draft control assembly having not less than a
20-minute fire-protection rating. Doors shall
8 be equipped =with an automatic closing device
activated by a smoke detector.
9
When access to the stairway is by means of an
10 open exterior exit balcony, the door assembly
to the stairway shall have a 1% hour fire-
ll protection rating and shall be maintained
automatic closing.by actuation of a smoke
12 detector.
13 Section 1008.13.6.2 Open-air Vestibule. The
vestibule shall have a minimum dimension of 44
14 inches (1118 mm) in width and 72 inches (1829
mm) in direction of exit travel. The
15 vestibule shall have a minimum of 16 square
feet (1.88 m2) of opening in a wall facing an
16 exterior court, yard or public way at least 20
feet (6096 m/n) in width.
17
Section 1008.13.7 Smokeproof Enclosure by Meohanioal
18 Ventilation
19 1008.13.7.1 Doors. The door assembly from the
vestibule shall have a 1½ hour fire-protection
20 rating, and the door assembly from the
vestibule to the stairway shall be a smoke and
21 draft control assembly having not less than a
20 minute fire-protection rating. The door to
22 the stairways shall be provided with a drop
sill or other provisions to'minimize the air
23 leakage. Doors shall be maintained automatic
closing by activation of a smoke detector to
24 in the event of a power failure.
25 1008.13.7.2 Vestibule Size. Vestibules shall
have a minimum dimension of 44 inches (1118
26 mm) in width and .72 inches (1829 ~m) in
direction of exit travel.
27
1008.13.7.3 Vestibule Ventilation. The
28 vestibule shall be provided with notless than
one air change per minute, and the exhaust
shall be 50 percent of the supply.
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3 Supply air shall enter and exhaust air shall
discharge from the vestibule through separate
4 tightly constructed ducts used only for that
purpose. Supply air shall enter the vestibule
5 within 6 inches (152 mm) of the floor level.
The top of the exhaust register shall be down
6 from the top of the smoke trap and shall be
entirely within the smoke trap area. Doors,
7 when in the open position, shall not obstruct
duct openings. Duct openings may be provided
8 with controlling dampers if needed to meet the
design requirements, but are not otherwise
9 required.
10 1008.13.7.4 Smoke Trap. The vestibule ceiling
shall be at least 20 inches (508 mm) higher
11 than the door opening into the vestibule to
serve as a smoke and heat trap and to provide
12 an upward-moving air column. The height may
be decreased when justified by engineering
13 design and field testing.
14 1008.13.7.5 Stair Shaft Air Movement System.
The stair shaft shall be provided with a
15 dampered relief opening at the top and
supplied mechanically with sufficient air to
16 discharge a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per
minute (1180 L/s) through the relief opening
17 while maintaining a minimum positive pressure
of 0.05 inches (12.44 Pa) of water column in
18 the shaft relative to atmosphere with the
doors closed and a minimum of 0.10-inch (24.99
19 Pa) water column difference between the stair
shaft and the vestibule.
20
1008.13.7.6 Operation of Ventilating
21 Equipment. The activation of the ventilating
equipment shall be initiated by a smoke
22 detector installed outside the vestibule door
in an approved location. The activation of
23 the closing device on any door shall activate
the closing devices on all doors of the
24 smokeproof enclosure at all levels. When the
closing device' for the stair shaft and
25 vestibule doors is activated by a smoke
detector or power failure, the mechanical
26 equipment shall operate at the levels
specified in Sections 1008.13.7.3 and
27 1009.13.7.5.
28
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3 1008.13.7.7 Standby Power. Standby power for
the mechanical ventilation equipment shall be
4 provided by an approved self-contained
generator set to operate whenever there is a
5 loss of power in the normal house current.
The generator shall be in a separate room
6 having a minimum fuel supply adequate to
operate the equipment for 2 hours. See
7 Section 403.8 of the adopted Uniform Building
Code for standby power requirements for high-
8 rise Group B offices and Group R, Division 1
occupancies.
9
1008.13.7.8 Acceptance Testing. Before the
10 mechanical equipment is accepted by the' code-
enforcing authority, it shall be tested to
11 confirm that the mechanical equipment is
operating in compliance with these
12 requirements.
13 1008.13.7.9 Emergency Lighting. The stair
shaft and vestibule shall be provided with
14 emergency lighting. A standby generator which
xs installed for the smokeproof enclosure
15 mechanical ventilation equipment may be used
for such stair shaft and vestibule power
16 supply. See Section 403.8 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code for emergency lighting
17 requirements for high rise Group B offices and
Group R, Division 1 occupancies.
18
E. ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended as
19 follows:
20 SECTION 1109 - CONTROL OF SOURCES OF IGNITION is hereby
amended by deleting Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys
21 and substituting a new Section 1109.7 as follows:
22 Section 1109.7 Chimney Spark Arrester. All new
structures having any chimney, flue or stovepipe attached
23 to any fireplace, stove, barbecue or other solid or
liquid fuel burning equipment and devices, shall have
24 such chimney, flue or stovepipe equipped with an approved
spark arrester as per Section 3102.3.8 of the adopted
25 Uniform Building Code. All incinerator chimneys shall
terminate in a substantially constructed spark arrester
26 having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch
(12.5 nnn).
27
SECTION 1111 - CHANGES IN USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS OR
28 STRUCTURES is hereby amended by identifying the existing
paragraph as Section 1111.1 and adding a new Section 1111.2 as
follows:
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3 Section 1111.2 Declaration of Intended Use
4 Section 1111.2.1 When Required. When requiredtby
the chief with the concurrence of the building
5 official, any or all owners of any occupancy may be
required to record with the county recorder of the
6 County of Orange a legal instrument of intended
use. This legal instrument shall be called a
7 Declaration of Intended Use. The Declaration of
I Intended Use shall be in accordance with the
8 requirements of this section. It shall
specifically state, by occupancy classification,
9 all intended uses of all portions of the occupancy
and may not be modified or withdrawn without the
10 approval of the chief with the concurrence of the
building official. Unapproved changes of occupancy
11 or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before
the building official and the chief or their
12 designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule
on the revocatio~of the Certificate of Occupancy
13 and the revocation of all permits issued to all
owners, tenants, operators and occupants of all
14 portions of the occupancy. The Declaration of
Intended Use shall be binding on all present and
15 future owners, tenants, operators and occupants.
16 Section 1111.2.2 Certified Copies. A certified
copy of the recorded Declaration of Intended Use
17 may be required to be filed with the building
official and the chief before any Certificate of
18 Occupancy and or any permits are issued to any or
all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of the
19 occupancy.-
20 ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended by
adding new SECTIONI 1115 - DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND
21 CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPOR8 as follows:
22
SECTION 1115 - DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING OR
23 EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES
OR VAPORS
24
The chief may require the submittal for approval of
25 geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial
recommendations and/or similar documentation from a
26 state-licensed and department-approved individual
or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed
27 which:
28
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3 1. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000
feet (304 800 mm) of a parcel of land
4 that has an active, inactive, or
abandoned oil or gas well operation,
5 petroleum or chemical refining facility,
petroleum or chemical storage, or
6
2. May contain or give off toxic,
7 combustible or flammable liquids, gases
or vapors
8
F. Section 1212.6 Floor-level Exit Signs is hereby amended by
9 adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
10 Section 1212.6 Floor-level Exit Signs. The regulations
and bulletins of the State Fire Marshal for floor-level
11 exit sign requirements shall also apply.
12 G. ARTICLE 13 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
13
ARTICLE 13 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. The regulations of
14 the State Fire Marshal for emergency procedures shall
apply (19 CCR Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3,
15 Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 and 3.13).
16 H. SECTION 2501 - GENERAL is hereby amended by adding an ending
paragraph to Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials and by adding
17 two new sections as follows:
18 Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials. Records of fire-
retardant treatment, as per the requirements of C.C.R.
19 Title 19, shall be maintained on the premises by the
owner, agent, proprietor or occupant.
20
Section 2501.16.4 Occupant Count. The supervisor of each
21 place of assembly shall have an effective system to keep
count of the number of occupants present in the assembly
22 area. If the chief determines at any time that an
accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the
23 occupancy shall be cleared until an accurate count can be
made.
24
Section 2501.20 Temporary Heaters. No person shall place
25 or operate or permit to be operated any temporary heater
within a structure that uses any flammable or combustible
26 solids, liquids, or gases without a fire department
permit.
27
I. ARTICLE 32 - TENTS, CANOPIESAND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
28 is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 3201 - SCOPE is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph as follows:
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3 The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large
and small tents, awnings and other fabric
4 enclosures also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2).
5 SECTION 3207 - FLAME-RETARDANT TREATMENTAND STANDARDS is
hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
6
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for flame
7 resistance and labeling of all tents also apply (19
CCR Chapter 2, Article 4).
8
SECTION 3210 - STANDBY PERSONNEL is hereby amended by
9 adding a paragraph to read as follows:
10 The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
standby personnel in tents with an occupant load of
11 500 or more also apply (19 CCR 320).
12 SECTION 3219 - HOUSEKEEPING is hereby amended by deleting
"30 feet" (9144 mm) and substituting "50 feet" (15 240
13 m~) in its place at each occurrence (19 CCR 326).
14 TABLE 3205-A - LOCATION, ACCESS AND PARKING FOR TENTS,
CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURE8 is hereby
15 amended by adding footnote 4 as follows:
16 4. Table 3205-A applies to vehicles necessary to
the operation of a tent establishment. All other
17 vehicles shall be parked at least 100 feet (30 480
mm) from any tent, except vehicles parked on a
18 public street, which shall park at least 20 feet
(6096~lra) from any tent, per the regulations of the
19 State Fire Marshal (19 CCR 312).
20 J. ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is
hereby deleted and substituted as follows:
21
ARTICLE 47 - FUMIGATIONAND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
22
SECTION 4701 - SCOPE
23
Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations
24 shall be in accordance with Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food
and Agriculture Code of the State of California.
25
SECTION 4702 - NOTIFICATION OF FUMIGATION
26
The chief shall be notified in writing at least 24 hours
27 before any building, structure or ship is to be closed in
connection with the use of toxic or flammable 'fumigants.
28
K. SECTION 5103 - FABRICATION AREAS is hereby amended by adding
the following ending sentence to Section 5103.5.2 Piping and
tubing installation:
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3 Section 5103.5.2 Piping and tubing installation.
Signage, when required by Article 51, shall be as
4 prescribed by the Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines.
5
L. SECTION 5202 - FLAMMABLEAND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID MOTOR VEHICLE
6 FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS is hereby amended by deleting Section
5202.3.6 Special enclosures and substituting with a new
7 Section 5202.3.6 and by adding the following ending sentence
to item i of Section 5202.4.4 Supervision as follows:
8
Section. 5202.3.6 Special enclosures. When installation
9 of tanks in accordance with Section 7902.6 is
impractical, or because of property or building
10 limitations, tanks for Class I, II or III-A liquids may
be approved by the chief for installation aboveground in
11 buildings in special enclosures. The capacity of
permanent or temporary aboveground tanks containing Class
12 I, II or III-A liquids shall not exceed 2,000 gallons
(7570 L) aggregate, and shall conformto the requirements
13 of Appendix II-F as amended in this code.
14 Section 5202.4.4 Supervision
15 1. The amount of fuel being dispensed shall be limited
in quantity by a pre-programmed card as approved by
16 the chief.
17 M. SECTION 6319 - EMERGENCY SIGNS ANDLABELS is hereby amended as
follows: Refrigeration units or systems shall be provided
18 with approved emergency signs, charts and labels in accordance
with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines and
19 the Mechanical Code (See U.M.C. Standard 11-2). See also
Appendix VI-F.
20
N. The Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding ARTICLE 64 -
21 STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS as follows:
22 ARTICLE 64 - STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS
23 SECTION 6401 - SCOPE
24 Stationary lead-acid battery systems having a liquid
capacity of more than 100 gallons (378.5 L) used for
25 facility standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted
power supply shall be in accordance with this article.
26 Stationary lead-acid battery systems with individual
lead-acid batteries exceeding 20 gallons (75.7 L) each
27 shall also comply with Article 80 of this code.
28 SECTION 6402 - DEFINITION
For definition of lead-acid battery and lead-acid battery
system, see SECTION 203-B of this code.
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3 SECTION 6403 - PERMITS
4 Section 6403.1 General. For a permit to install or
operate battery systems with stationary lead-acid
5 batteries, see Section 105.8 b.1 of this code.
6 Section 6403.2 Design Submittals. Prior to
installation, plans shall be submitted to and
7 approved by the chief.
8 SECTION 6404 - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
9 Section 6404.1 General. Installation and
maintenance of battery systems shall be in
10 accordance with nationally recognized standards.
See Sections 9001 and 9003.1 a.2.10 and a.2.11 of
11 this code.
12 Section 6404.2 Safety Venting. Batteries shall be
provided with safety venting caps.
13
Section 6404.3 Occupancy Separation. In other than
14 Group A, E, I and R Occupancies, battery systems
shall be located in a room separated from other
15 portions of the building by a minimum one-hour
fire-resistive occupancy separation. In Group A,
16 E, I and R Occupancies, battery systems shall be
located in a room separated from other portions of
17 the building by a two-hour fire-resistive occupancy
separation.
18
Section 6404.4 Spill Control. Each rack of
19 batteries or group of racks shall be provided with
.a liquid-tight 4-inch spill-control barrier which
20 extends at least 1 inch (25 nun) beyond the battery
rack in all directions.
21
Section 6404.5 Neutralization. An approved method
22 to neutralize spilled electrolyte shall be
provided. The method shall be capable of
23 neutralizing a spill from the largest lead-acid
battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0.
24
Section 6404.6 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be
25 provided in accordance with the Mechanical Code and
the following:
26
6.1 The ventilation system shall be designed
27 to limit the maximum concentration of
hydrogen to 1.0 percent (25 percent of
28 LEL) of the' total volume of the room in
accordance with nationally recognized
standards, or
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3 6.2 Continuous ventilation shall be provided
at a rate of not-less than 1 cubic foot
4 per minute per square foot (0.0283 cubic
meters per 0.0929 square meter) of floor
5 area of the room.
6 Section 6404.7 Signs. Doors into rooms or
buildings containing stationary. lead-acid battery
7 systems shall be provided with approved signs. The
signs shall state that the room contains lead-acid
8 battery systems, that the battery room contains
energized electrical circuits and that the battery
9 electrolyte solutions are corrosive liquids.
10 Section 6404.8 Seismic Protection. Battery systems
shall be seismically braced in accordance with the
11 adopted Uniform Building Code.
12 Section '6404.9 Smoke Detection. An approved
automatic smoke detection system shall be installed
13 in such areas and supervised by an approved
central, proprietary or remote station service or a
14 local alarm which will give an audible signal at a
constantly attended location.
15
O. SECTION 7401 - GENERAL is hereby amended by amending Section
16 7401.5.2 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and
tanks as follows:
17
Section 7401.5.2 Stationary compressed gas containers,
18 cylinders and tanks. Stationary compressed gas
containers, cylinders and tanks shall' be marked in
19 accordance with Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines. Markings shall be visible from any direction
20 of approach.
21 P. ARTICLE 77 - EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
22 SECTION 7701 - GENERAL is hereby amended by adding a new
section as follows:
23
Section 7701.9 Other Regulations. The regulations
24 of the State Fire Marshal for explosives also apply
(19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
25
Appendix VI-E of the UFC is adopted and shall be
26 used for determining the location of magazines.
Whenever the words "See Appendix VI-E" appear, it
27 shall mean "Apply Appendix VI-E."
28 Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required is hereby amended by
adding a sentence as follows:
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3 Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required. The
regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine
4 quantity limitations also apply (19 CCR 1566.4).
5 Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials is hereby
amended by adding a sentence as follows: Blasting caps,
6 electric blasting caps, detonating primers and primed
cartridges shall not be stored in the same magazine with
7 other explosives (19 CCR 1566.1).
8 Section 7702.1.15 Yard maintenance is hereby amended by
deleting "25 feet" (7620 man) and substituting "50 feet"
9 (15 240 mm) in its place (19 CCR 1566~2).
10 Section 7702.2 Retail Sales is hereby amended by adding
a second paragraph to Section 7702.2.1 General as
11 follows:
12 Section 7702.2.1 General. The regulations of the
State Fire Marshal for magazines within buildings
13 also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
14 Section 7702.3 Storage Magazines is hereby amended by
adding the following paragraphs to Sections 7702.3.1
15 General and 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines:
16 Section 7702.3.1 General. The regulations of the
State Fire Marshal for magazine classification,
17 quantity limitations and construction also apply.
The provisions of this section may be used in place
18 of the State Fire Marshal regulations for
classification and construction of magazines, if
19 determined to provide an acceptable alternative
protection by the chief (19 CCR Chapter 10,
20 Subchapters 3 and 5).
21 Section 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines. The
regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines
22 within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
23 Section 7703.1 Use and Handling is hereby amended by
adding the following paragraphs to Sections 7703.1.7
24 Other regulations and 7703.1.9 Premature detonation
safeguards:
25
Section 7703.1.7 Other regulations. The
26 regulations of the State Fire Marshal for use and
handling of explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter
27 10, Subchapter 4).
28 Section 7703.1.9 Premature Detonation Safeguards.
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
precautions against accidental discharge also apply
(19 CCR 156S.S).
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3 Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance is hereby amended by
adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
4
Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance. The
5 regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
transportation of explosives, including
6 transportation in private passenger vehicles, also
apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article
7 12).
8 Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials terminals is hereby
amended by adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
9
Section 7703.2.5 Explosive materials terminals.
10 The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
explosives at terminals also apply (19 CCR Chapter
11 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9).
12 Section 7703.5 Safety Precautions for Blasting Agents is
hereby amended by adding the following paragraphs to
13 Sections 7703.5.3 Construction and 7703.5.4 Compounding
and mixing, and by adding a new Section 7703.5.7
14 Requirements:
15 Section 7703.5.3 Construction. Buildings or other
facilities used for the mixing of blasting agents
16 shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19
17 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
18 Section 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing. The
regulations of the State Fire Marshal for mixer
19 design and blasting agent composition also apply
(19 CCR 1572. and 1572.3).
20
Section 7703.5.7 Requirements. The regulations of
21 the State Fire Marshal for blast hole loading,
explosive initiation, and water gels, or slurry
22 explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10,
Subchapter 4, Articles 7, 8, 10 and 11; and
23 Subchapter 5, Article 17).
24 Section 7704.6.1 Construction is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
25
Section 7704.6'.1 Construction. Operating buildings
26 or rooms shall be constructed in accordance with
the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR
27 Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2) when quantities of
explosives exceed the exempt amounts as specified
28 in the adopted Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
Section 7704.7 Operations is hereby amended by adding a
beginning paragraph as follows:
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3 Section 7704.7 Operations. The regulations of the
State Fire Marshal for on-site or remote processing
4 and storage of explosives, including electrical
regulations, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10,
5 Subchapter 4).
6 Q. SECTION 7802 - FIREWORKS is hereby amended by deleting TABLE
7802.3-A - MINIMUM MORTAR SEPARATION DISTANCES without
7 substitution, amending the first sentence of Section 7802.3
Prohibition, deleting Section 7802.4 Displays, and adding a
8 new Section 7802.5 Model Roekerry as follows:
9 Section 7802.3 Prohibition. The storage, use, handling,
possession, sale, or discharge of fireworks is
10 prohibited.
11 Section 7802.4 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority
12 Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the
regulations of'the State Fire Marshal, and the conditions
13 of the permit as approved by the chief (19 CCR 982).
14 Section 7802.5 Model Rockstry. All model rocket
activities shall comply with the Orange County Fire
15 Authority Guidelines for Model Rockstry and requires a
permit from the chief.
16
R. ARTICLE 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby
17 amended as follows:
18 Section 7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are
prohibited is hereby deleted and replaced with the
19 following:
20 Storage of Class I and Class II fIammable liquids
in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is
21 prohibited except in Planned Industrial districts
and Industrial districts as identified in Part 4
22 Chapter 2 of Article 9 of the Tustin City Code.
23 Class I and Class II flammable liquid tanks allowed
in Section 7902.2.2.1 shall be of less than 1,000
24 gallons capacity and shall be located no .less than
.100 feet from any property line or building of
25 other than a Group U Division 1 occupancy.
26 EXCEPTION: The temporary use of aboveground
tanks is allowed for the storage of Class I
27 and Class II liquids as permitted in Section
7904.2 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted. by
28 Section 5130.
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3 Section 7902.2.6.3.4 Reductions in required venting for
stable liquids is hereby amended by deleting sub-sections
4 2.0.3 and 4.0.15.
5 Section 7903.1.3 Liquid Transfer .is hereby amended by adding
the following new section:
6
Section 7903.1.3.5 Underground tanks. No person
7 shall extract or cause to be extracted any
flammable or combustible liquids from underground
8 .tanks by any method other than the use of a
permanently installed approved dispenser unless
9 such person first obtain a permit for such
extraction from the chief.
10
S. ARTICLE 80 -HAZARDOUSMATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
11
Section 8001.3.3 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement is
12 hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:
13 Section 8001.3.3 Chemlcal Classification Packet. When
required by the chief, an Orange County Fire Authority
14 Chemical Classification Packet shall be completed and
approved prior to approval of structural and system
15 plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals
on the premises.
16
Section 8001.7 Identification Signs is hereby amended by-
17 deleting the words "U.F.C. Standard 79-3" and replacing with
the words "Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines."
18
Section 8001.13 Exempt Amounts is hereby amended by adding
19 Section 8001.13.1.1 Exterior Storage as follows-:
20 Section 8001.13.1.1 Exterior Storage.
21 Section 8001.13.1.1.1 Quantities Exceeding Exempt
Amounts. Exterior storage of hazardous materials where
22 the aggregate quantity exceeds the exempt amount
specified in Tables 8001.13-C or 8001.13-D shall be in
23 accordance with the exterior storage provisions of this
section.
24
Section 8001.13.1.1.2 Quantities not Exceeding Exempt
25 Amounts. Outdoor control areas are not required to be in
accordance with this section except as follows:
26
2.1 -Outdoor control areas shall be protected
27 against tampering or trespassers by fencing or
other control measures.
28
2.2 Outdoor control areas shall be kept free of
weeds, debris and common combustible materials
not necessary to the storage.
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3 The area surrounding an outdoor control area
shall be kept clear of such materials for a
4 minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm).
5 2.3 Outdoor control areas shall be located not
closer than 20 feet (6096 mm) to 'a property
6 line that can be built upon, street, alley or
public way.
7
2.4 When a property exceeds 10,000 square feet
8 (929 square meters), a group of two outside
control areas is allowed when approved by the
9 chief and when each control area is separated
by a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm).
10
2.5 When a property exceeds 35,000 square feet
11 (3251 square meters), additional groups of
outdoor control areas are allowed when
12 approved by the chief and when each group is
separated by a minimum distance of 300 feet
13 (91 440 mm).
14 TABLE 8001.13-C - EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF'HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PRESENTING A PHYSICAL HAZARD - MAXIMUM QUANTITIES PER
15 OUTDOOR AREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP OR
CONTROL is hereby amended by title as follows:
16
EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRESENTING A
17 PHYSICAL HAZARD - MAXIMUM QUANTITIES ALLOWED IN. AN
OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA.
18
TABLE 8001.13-D - EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
19 PRESENTING A HEALTH HAZARD - MAXIMUM QUANTITIES PER
OUTDOOR AREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP OR
20 CONTROL is hereby amended by title as follows:
21 MATERIALS PRESENTING A HEALTH HAZARD - MAXIMUM
QUANTITIES ALLOWED IN AN OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA.
22
Section 8003.1 General is hereby amended by changing the
23 wording of Section 8003.1.2 Signs, adding an ending paragraph
to Section 8003.1.5 Maximum quantity on site, and adding a
24 paragraph between the first and second sentence in Section
8003.1.13 Standby power as follows:
25
Section 8003.1.2 Signs is hereby amended by
26 deleting the words UFC Standards 79-3 and replacing
them with the words "Orange County Fire Authority
27 Signage Guidelines."
28 Section 8003.1.5 Maximum quantity on site. No
person shall use or store acutely hazardous
materials within a residential zoned or any
residential developed property.
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3 Section 8003.1.13 Standby power. An emergency
power system shall be provided in Group H, Division
4 6 and Division 7 Occupancies.
5 Section 8003.14 Corrosives is hereby amended by adding
the following sentence to the end of Section 8003.14.1.1
6 General:
7 Section 8003.14.1.1 General. Stationary lead-acid
battery systems with individual batteries of 20
8 gallons (75.7 L) or less and used for standby
power, emergency power or uninterrupted power
9 supply shall be in accordance with Article 64 of
this code.
10
Section 8004.1 Use, Dispensing and Handling, General is
11 hereby amended by adding the following sentence to the
end of Section S004.1.1 Applicabillty and modifying
12 Section 8004.1.9 Signs as follows:
13 Section 8004.1.1 Applicability. Stationary lead-
acid battery systems with individual batteries of
14 20 gallons (75.7 L) or less and used for standby
power, emergency power or uninterrupted power
15 supply shall be in accordance with Article 64 of
this code.
16
Section 8004.1.9 Signs is hereby amended by
17 deleting the words UFC Standard 79-3 and replacing
them with the words "Orange County Fire Authority
18 Signage Guidelines."
19 T. SECTION 8704 - FIRESAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby
amended by deleting the existing exception in Section 8704.2
20 Access Roads and replacing it with the following:
21 Section 8704.2 Access Roads.
22 EXCEPTION: Temporary access and water supplies for
construction of residential model and commercial
23 occupancies may be approved in accordance with
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for the
24 Design and' Installation of Temporary Access and
Fire Hydrants.
25
U. ARTICLE 90 - STANDARDS is hereby amended as follows:
26
SECTION 9002 - U.F.C. STANDARDS
27
1. U.F.C. Standards are hereby amended as follows:
28
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3 9-1 Whenever UBC Standard 9-1 is referenced in
this code or the UFC Standards, it shall mean
4 UBC Standard 9-1 as adopted in the California
Building Code, and further amended and adopted
5 as NFPA 13, 1994 Edition in Appendix V.
6 9-2 Whenever UBC Standard 9-2 is referenced in
this code or the UFC Standards, it shall mean
7 NFPA 14, 1993 Edition, as amended and adopted
in Appendix V.
8
9-3 Whenever UBC Standard 9-3 is referenced in
9 this code or the UFC Standards, it shall mean
UBC Standard 9-3 as adopted in the California
10 Building Code, and further amended and adopted
as NFPA 13R, 1994 Edition in Appendix V.
11
10-2 UFC Standard 10-2 is deleted and whenever it
12 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1993
13 Edition, as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission.
14
10-3 UFC Standard 10-3 is deleted and whenever it
15 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1993
16 Edition, as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission.
17
74-1 ~FC Standard 74-1 Part I is adopted as
18 specified in Appendix V; Part II is deleted
and whenever it is referenced in this code or
19 the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 50, 1990
Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
20
81-1 UFC Standard 81-1 Part I is adopted as
21 specified in Appendix V~ Part II is deleted
and whenever it is referenced in this code or
22 the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 231,
1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
23
81-2 UFC Standard 81-2 Part I is adopted as
24 specified in Appendix V; Part II is deleted
and whenever it is referenced in this code or
25 the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 231C,
1991 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
26
2. U.F.C. Standard 52-1 is hereby amended by deleting
27 Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities and
Chapter 6 Referenced Publications and substituting
28 with a new Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities
as follows:
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3 Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities
4 5-1 Vehicle Fueling Appliances
5 5.1.1 Vehicle fueling appliances shall be
installed, operated and maintained in
6 accordance with this Chapter, Uniform Fire
Code Article 52, the Mechanical Code and the
7 Plumbing Code as adopted.
8 5-1.2 For vehicle fueling permits see Section
105 of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
9
5-1.3 Vehicle fueling appliances shall not
10 exceed a flow rate of 10 standard cubic feet
per minute (4.72 L/s) at a discharge rate of
11 4,000 psi (276 bars) at NTP. Vehicle fueling
appliances installed at Group R Occupancies
12 shall not exceed a flow rate' of 5 standard
cubic feet per minute (2.36 L/s) at a
13 discharge rate of 4,000 psi (276 bars) at NTP.
14 5-2 Location and Installation
15 5-2.1 General
16 5-2.1.1 Vehicle fueling appliances shall be
installed outside of buildings. The appliance
17 shall be a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) from
property lines and building openings. When
18 approved by the chief, vehicle fueling
appliances may be installed indoors when
19 installed in accordance with Section 5-3.2.1
and Uniform Fire Code Article 52 as adopted.
20
5-2.1.2 Vehicle fueling appliances shall be
21 fastened to a foundation to resist the loads
in accordance with the adopted Uniform
22 Building Code.
23 5-2.1.3 Equipment related'to the vehicle
fueling appliance shall be protected to
24 minimize the possibilities of physical damage.
When subject to vehicle impact damage, fueling
25 appliances shall be provided with vehicular
impact protection. See Section 8001.9 General
26 Safety Precautions of the adopted Uniform Fire
Code.
27
5-2.1.4 The vehicle fueling appliance shall be
28 located so as to prevent damage resulting from
flooding, ice build-up or blockage of
ventilation.
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3 5-2.2 Appliance Vent Lines
4 5-2.2.1 Vehicle fuel appliances shall be
provided with an approved method to discharge
5 methane outdoors as the result of the
operation of a relief valve or device.
6
5-2.2.2 Relief valves or devices shall be
7 provided with an approved means of safely
discharging natural gas outside of buildings.
8 The method employed shall-be designed such
that the design flow capacity of the relief
9 valve or device is not restricted.
10 5-2.2.3 Relief valves or devices shall be
terminated in accordance with the following
11 minimum requirements:
12 1. Relief valves or devices shall terminate a
minimum of 3 inches (914 mm) from sources of
13 ignition.
14 2. Relief valves or devices shall terminate
a minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally
15 and 12 inches (305 man) vertically above
openings or vents into buildings or a space
16 where flammable vapors are likely to
accumulate.
17
3. Relief valves or devices shall not
18 terminate within 5 feet (1524 mm) of sidewalks
or paths of egress.
19
5-2.2.4 Relief valves or devices shall be
20 terminated so as to prevent the entry of
water, insects, ice or other materials.
21
5-2.3 Hoses
22
5-2.3.1 Hoses used for the supply of natural
23 gas to the vehicle fueling appliance for the
dispensing of natural gas into motor vehicles
24 shall be in accordance with Section 5-2.3.
25 5-2.3.2 A single hose, a maximum of 3 feet
(914 mm) in length, may be used to terminate
26 the natural gas supply into the intake of the
vehicle fueling appliance. The hose shall be
27 installed when it is necessary to prevent
abrasion damage resulting from vibration at
28 the compressor intake or discharge.
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3 5-2.3.3 The use of hoses for dispensing of
natural gas from a vehicle fueling appliance
4 into a motor vehicle shall be in accordance
with the following minimum requirements:
5
1. The maximum length of hose shall not
6 exceed 25 feet (7620 nun).
7 2. Hoses shall be protected from abrasion,
mechanical damage and being driven over.
8
3. The number of hoses which may be used for
9 the dispensing of natural gas into motor
vehicles shall be in accordance with the
10 appliance's listing.
11 4. The vehicle dispensing hose shall be
equipped with a breakaway connection.
12 Operation of the breakaway connection shall
stop the flow of natural gas from the vehicle
13 fueling appliance. The maximum force
necessary to effect breakaway shall be 40
14 pounds (18.1 kg) in any horizontal direction.
15 5-2.4 Signage
16 5-2.4.1 Signs concerning the safe operation
of vehicle fueling appliances shall be
17 provided in accordance with Section 5-2.4.
18 5-2.4.2 "NO SMOKING WITHIN 3 FEET" signs
shall be provided at the vehicle fueling
19 appliance.
'20 5-2.4.3 "TURN OFF IGNITION BEFORE FUELING"
signs shall be provided at the vehicle fueling
21 appliance.
22 5-2.4.4 Approved "CNG COMPRESSOR EMERGENCY
ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT" signs shall be provided
23 at the electrical disconnect switch.
24 5-2.5 Electrical Disconnect
25 5-2.5.1 An emergency electrical disconnect
switch shall be provided in an approved
26 location not less than 5 feet (1524 m~), but
not exceeding 25 feet (7620 mm) away from the
27 vehicle fueling appliance. The disconnect
switch shall be in view of the vehicle fueling
28 appliance.
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3 5-3 Dispensing of cNG
4 5-3.1 The exterior and interior dispensing of
natural gas into motor vehicles shall be in
5 accordance with Section 5-3.
6 5-3..2 The exterior dispensing of natural gas into
motor vehicles shall be in accordance with Chapter
7 5 of this Standard and Article 52 of the adopted
Uniform Fire Code.
8
5-3.3 The fueling of vehicles inside of buildings
9 shall be limited to Group B, F, H, S and U
Occupancies when not attached to Group R
10 Occupancies. Interior dispensing of natural gas
shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of this
11 Standard, the mechanical ventilation requirements
of Section 4-4.3.4 and the gas detection
12 requirements of Section 4-4.3.5. Activation or
failure of the mechanical ventilation system or
13 activation or failure of the gas detection system
shall shut off power to the vehicle fueling
14 appliance.
15 5-4 Maintenance and Inspection
16 5-4.1 Installation and maintenance of vehicle
fueling appliances shall be in accordance with the
17 manufacturers' instructions and listing.
18 5-4.2 A water-resistant tag, label or other
approved means shall be affixed to the vehicle
19 fueling appliance which identifies that the
appliance has been serviced in accordance with the
20 manufacturers' instructions.
21 SECTION 9003 is hereby amended by identifying existing SECTION
9003 RECOGNIZED STANDARDS as 9003.1,amending Section 9003.1
22 a.2 American National Standards Institute -ANSI Standards by
adding new subsections a.2.10. ANSI/IEEE 484 and a.2.11
23 ANSI/IEEE 937, and adding a new Section 9003.2 Adopted NFPA
Standards as follows:
24
Section 9003.1 - a.2.10. ANSI/IEEE 484 Recommended
25 Practice for Installation of Large-Lead Storage Batteries
for Generating Stations and Substations.
26
Section 9003.1 - a.2.11. ANSI/IEEE 937 Recommended
27 Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Lead-Acid
Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
28
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3 Section 9003.2 Adopted NFPA Standards. See Appendix V of
this code for a list of National Fire Protection
4 Association Standards and amendments thereto, which are
adopted as a part of this code.
5
V. APPENDIX I-B LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE
6 BUILDINGS, SECTION I - SCOPE and Section 6.1, item 2'Special
Provisions and .Alternatives, Automatic Sprinklers are hereby
7 deleted and the following substituted:
8 SECTION I - SCOPE. These provisions apply to all
existing high-rise buildings constructed prior to the
9 adoption of this appendix, each having floors used for
human occupancy located 75 feet (22 680mr a) or more above
10 the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
11 Section 6.1, item 2 Automatic Sprinklers. An approved
automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed
12 throughout the building in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V of this
13 code. In addition to the main water supply, a secondary
on-site supply of water equal to the hydraulically
14 calculated sprinkler design demand plus 100 gallons
(378.5 L) per minute additional for the total standpipe
15 system shall be provided. The supply shall be
automatically available if the principal supply fails and
16 shall have a duration of 30 minutes.
17 Sprinkler control valves and waterflow detecting devices
shall be provided at the lateral connection to the riser
18 on each floor.
19 W. APPENDIX II-A SECTION 18 - UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is hereby
deleted and the following substituted:
20
SECTION 18 - UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
21
The chief may suspend enforcement and require reasonable
22 alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of
this article if he determines in any specific case that
23 any of the following conditions exist:
24 18,1 Difficult terrain.
25 18.2 Danger of erosion.
26 18,3. Presence of plants included in any state
and federal resources agencies,
27 California Native Plant Society and
county-approved list of wildlife, plants,
28 rare, endangered and/or threatened
species.
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3 18.4 Stands or groves of trees or heritage
trees.
4
18.5 Other unusual circumstances that make-
5 strict compliance with the clearance of
vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16
6 or 17 of this appendix undesirable or
impractical.
7
X. APPENDIX II-A SUPPRESSIONAND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS
8 is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 25 - USE OF
EQUIPMENT as follows:
9
10
SECTION 25 - USE OF EQUIPMENT
11
25.1 Except as otherwise provided in this section, no
12 person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated,
in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any
13 internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon
fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
14 arrester as defined in Section 25.3 maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is
15 constructed, equipped and maintained for the
prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25.3.
16
25.2 Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of
17 engines or vehicles subject to this section shall
not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to
18 allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to
ignite any flammable material.
19
25.3 A spark arrester is a device constructed of
20 nonflammable material specifically for the purpose
of removing and retaining carbon and other
21 flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58
mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal
22 combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or
which is qualified and rated by the United States
23 Forest Service.
24 25.4 Engines used to provide motor power for trucks,
truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles,
25 except motorcycles, are not subject to this section
if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as
26 defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of
California.
27
25.5 Turbocharged engines are not subject to this
28 section if all exhausted gases pass through the
rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass
to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is
effective mechanical condition.
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3 Y. APPENDIX II-A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS
is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 26 - NOTICE OF SPARK
4 ARRESTER REQUIREMENT as follows:
5 SECTION 26 - NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTER REQUIREMENT
6 No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to
any person any internal combustion engine subject to the
7 provisions of Section 25 and not subject to the
provisions of Section 13005 of the Health and Safety
8 Code, unless he provides a written notice to the
purchaser or bailee, at the time of sale or at the time
9 of entering into the lease or rental contract,
stating that it is a violation of the UFC to use or
10 operate the engine in, upon or adjoining any hazardous
fire area, Unless the engine is equipped with a spark
11 arrester as defined in Section 25, maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is constructed,
12 equipped and maintained for 'the prevention of fire
pursuant to Section 27.
13
Z. APPENDIX II-A SUPPRESSIONAND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS
14 is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 27 - FUEL
MODIFICATION 'REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION as follows:
15
SECTION 27 - FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
16 CONSTRUCTION
17 All new buildings to be built or installed in areas
containing combustible vegetation shall comply with the
18 following:
19 27.1 Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be
submitted to and approved by the chief concurrent
20 with the submittal for approval of any tentative
map.
21
27.2 Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to
22 and approved by the chief prior to the issuance of
a grading permit.
23
27.3 The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria
24 set forth in the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel
Modification Plan Guidelines for High Fire Hazard
25 Areas.
26 27.4 The fuel modification plan may be altered if
conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel
27 modification shall be approved by the chief.
28 27.5 All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be
maintained in accordance with the approved plan.
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3 AA. APPENDIX II-D RIFLE RANGES is hereby amended by adding a
second paragraph to SECTION i - PERMITS as follows:
4
The requirement for a permit shall 'apply to indoor or
5 outdoor firing, shooting or target ranges established,
maintained or operated for the discharging of a rifle,
6 pistol, revolver, shotgun or firearm.
7 BB. APPENDIX II-E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND
HAZARDOUSMATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS is hereby deleted and
8 the following is substituted:
9
10 APPENDIX II-E CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION PACKET. Hazardous
materials inventories shall be submitted for approval in
11 accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Chemical
Classification Packet.
12
CC. APPENDIX II-F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE
13 FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS is hereby deleted
and the following is substituted:
14
APPENDIX II-F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR
15 VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATION8 OUTSIDE BUILDINGS.
Storage and dispensing of motor fuels into the fuel tanks
16 of motor vehicles from protected aboveground tanks
located outside buildings shall be in accordance with
17 Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Protected
Aboveground Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing
18 Stations Outside Buildings.
19 DD. APPENDIX III-A FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby
amended by deleting the exception in 5.2 Buildings Other than-
20 One- and Two-Family Dwellings and substituting the following:
21 EXCEPTION| A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50
percent, as approved by the chief, may be allowed when
22 the building is provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system. The resulting. fire flow shall not be
23 less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 L/min.).
24 EE. APPENDIX III-B FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is
hereby amended by adding the following ending paragraph to
25 SECTION 5 DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS and deleting TABLE NO.
A-III-B-1 NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS and
26 substituting the following:
27 SECTION 5 - DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS.
Where new water mains are extended along streets where
28 hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or
similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at
spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (304 800m m) to provide
for transportation hazards. Where such streets are
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3 provided with median dividers which can not be crossed by
firefighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets are
4 provided with four or more traffic lances and having a
traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day,
5 hydrant spacing shall not exceed 1,000 feet (304 800 mm)
on each side of the street and be arranged on an
6 alternate basis.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
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3 TABLE NO. A-III-B-1
Distribution of Fire Hydrants
4
7
COMMERCIAL AND 300 feet (91 440 mm) 150 feet (45 720 mm)
INDUSTRIAL2
8
RESIDENTIAL OTHER 300 feet (91 440 nun) 150 feet (45 720 mm)
9 THAN DETACHED ONE-
AND TWO-FAMILY
10 DWELLINGS2
11 DETACHED ONE- AND 300 feet (91 440 mm)4 250 feet (76 200 mm)
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS
12
1. Where streets are provid~ with median dividers which can not ~cross~ ~ firefighters ~tting hose
13 ti~s, or a~teria[ streets are provid~ with fou~ o~ ~re traffic tanes aM
~re than 30,000 vehictes ~r deW, h~rant s~ci~g shall aversge 300 feet (91 400
14 the street a~ ~ arra~ on an alternate ~sis.
15 2. Fire h~rants shall ~ e minimum of ~0 feet (12 192 ~) f~ s~ ~itd~n~ with the exceptio~
detach~ one- a~ two-famit~ dwetti~gs[
16
3. ~cepti~: In one- aM ~wo-stor~ Grou~ R, Division ~ residentis[ occu~ncies containi~9 ~5 or tess
17 dwetti~ mits, 19 or tess guest rooms, or coWregate residences with an occu~nt toad o{ 49 o~ tess,
a~ protect~ ~ an a~roved automatic fire sprinkler systM, the distance fr~ a
18 o{ the exterio~ of the structure may ~ increas~ to 300 feet (9~ 440 ~).
Divisio~ 1 ~esidentiat occupancies containing ~4 or tess dwetting ~its, ~9
19 congregate residences with an occupant toad of ~ or tess, aM protectM ~
sprinkter systM, the distance f~a ~rsnt to any ~int of t~e exterior
20 increas~ to 300 feet (9~ 440 ~).
21 4. In suMivisions whe~ at| homes aM attach~ garages are protect~ wit~ automatic {i~e s~ri~kter
systems, the s~cing my ~ increas~ to 600 feet (18~ ~0 ~).
22
5. Exc~ti~: I~ detsch~ one- a~ t~o-fsit~ dwellings, the taximum distance shaft
2 3 h~rant to any ~i~t on the street o~ road
24 6. In detached ~e-aM two-family dweitings ~rotected wit~ a~ a~rov~ automatic fire s~inkter syst~,
the distance ~y ~ i~reas~ to 300 feet (91 440 ~).
25
26
27
28
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3 TABLE NO. A-III-B-2
REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
4
7 1,750 or less 1
2~000 -.2,250 2
8
2,500 3
9
3,000 3
10 3,500 - 4,000 4
11 4,500 - 5,000 5
12 5,500 6
6,000 6
13
6,500 - 7,000 7
14
7,500 or more 8 or more1
15
1. One h~rant for each 1,000 ga[tons ~r minute (3785 L/min.) or fraction thereof.
16
FF. APPENDIX III-C TESTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
17 SYSTEMS, is hereby amended as follows:
18 1. Add the following opening statement:
19 This standard is intended to be used in conjunction
with Title 19 Subchapter 5 System
20 Service/Maintenance Requirements. Whenever Title
19 Subchapter 5 duplicates or conflicts with this
21 standard, the former shall take precedence.
22 2. Section 3.1. Class I Systems is hereby amended by adding
the word "dry" to the beginning of the sentence in
23 Sections 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3:
24 Section 3.1.1 Air test. Dry Class I systems shall be air
tested ....
25
Section 3.1.2 Hydrostatio test. Dry Class I systems
26 shall be filled ....
27 Section 3.1.3 Flow test. Dry Class I systems shall be
flow testedl...
28
3. Section 3.3 Class III Systems is hereby amended as
follows:
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3 Section 3.3 Class III Systems is hereby amended to read
as follows:
4
Section 3.3 Class III Systems and Systems Formerly
5 Classified as "Wet Class I Systems."
6 Section 3.3.1 Flow Test is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7
Section 3.3.1 Flow test. Class III systems and
8 systems formerly classified as "Wet Class I
Systems" shall be flow tested ....
9
Section 3.3.2 Pump test is hereby amended to read as
10 follows:
11 Section 3.3.2 Pump test. Fire pumps shall annually
be tested ....
12
Section 3.3.3 Outlets is hereby amended by deleting the
13 last sentence and substituting the following:
14 Section 3.-3.3 Outlets. Approved pressure
regulating or reducing devices shall be flow tested
15 and calibration shall be verified for required
pressures and flows.
16
4. APPENDIX III-C TESTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERAND STANDPIPE
17 SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding a new Section 4 as
follows:
18
SECTION 4-PRIVATE HYDRANT SYSTEMS
19
Section 4.1 Inspection and Testing. Private
20 hydrant systems shall be inspected and serviced
annually, and the owner shall correct any
21 deficiencies immediately. Hydrants shall be
flushed and the system shall be flow tested to
22 insure that the required water supply is available.
All valves shall be tested and operated. All
23 gaskets and caps shall 'be inspected and hydrant
paint shall be maintained in good condition.
24 Hydrant blue-reflective street markers and
protective barriers shall be installed and
25 maintained in good order.
26 GG. APPENDIX V NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD PRACTICE
is hereby deleted and the following is substituted:
27
28
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3 APPENDIX V
4 ADOPTED STANDARDS
5 1. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
6 (a) NFPA Standards. The NFPA Standards as listed in this
section by name and edition, and as published by the
7 National Fire Protection Association, save and except
such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified
8 or amended, are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully
as if set forth at length herein; and the provisions
9 thereby shall be controlling within the limits of the
incorporated area of the City. One copy of each adopted
10 Standard is on file at the Orange County Fire Authority,
Fire Prevention Division headquarters.
11
1. NFPA llA Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion
12 Foam Systems, 1994 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b).
13
2. NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing
14 Systems, 1994 Edition, as amended in subsection
(b).
15
3. NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing
16 Systems, 1992 Edition, as amended in subsection
(b).
17
4. NFPA 12B Standard on Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing
18 Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended by subsection
(b).
19
5. NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
20 Systems, 1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b)
and Section 2.
21
6. NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
22 Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile
Homes, 1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b)
23 and Section 3.
24 7. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four
25 Stories in .Height, 1994 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b) and Section 4.
26
8. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe
27 and Hose Systems, 1993 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b) and Section 5.
28
9. NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed System, 1990
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
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3 10. NFPA 16 Standard on Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and
Foam-Water Spray System, 1991 Edition, as amended
4 in subsection (b).
5 11. NFPA 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation
of Closed-Head Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems, 1994
6 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and S'ection
6.
7
12. NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing
8 Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection
(b).
9
13. NFPA 17A Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing
10 Systems, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection
(b).
11
14. NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of
12 Centrifugal Fire Pumps, 1993 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b).
13
15. NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private
14 Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 1992
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
15
16. NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of
16 Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines,
1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
17 Section 8.
18 17. NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at
Consumer Sites, 1990 Edition, as amended in
19 subsection (b) and Section 9.
20 18. NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990
Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section
21 10.
22 19. NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials,
1991 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
23 Section 11.
24 20. NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire
Extinguishing Systems, 1994 Edition, as amended in
25 subsection (b).
26 (b) GeneralAmendments. The amendments listed below apply to
all of the NFPA Standards adopted in subsection (a) above.
27
1. NFPA Purpose. These NFPA Standards are adopted for
28 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.
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3 2. NFPA Explanatory Material. Explanatory material
included in the form of fine print notes, in
4 footnotes or in an appendix of the NFPA Standards
are for informational purposes and are not adopted.
5
3. NFPA Alternative Material and Methods. The
6 provisions of Section 103.1.2 of the Uniform Fire
Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall be
7 applied to all requests to use alternative material
and methods to meet the requirements of this
8 standard.
9 4. NFPA Definitions. The following definitions shall
be applied to the NFPA Standards and take priority
10 over any similar definitions:
11 A. "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the
official responsible for the enforcement of
12 the NFPA Standard.
13 B. "Approved" shall be defined as specified in
Section 202-A of the adopted Uniform Fire
14 Code.
15 C. "Labeled" and "Listed" shall be defined as
specified in Section 213-L of the adopted
16 Uniform Fire Code.
17 5. NFPA Referenced Publications. The publications
referenced in the text, the referenced publication
18 chapter and reference publication appendix of the
NFPA Standards are hereby deleted and whenever a
19 publication is referenced, it shall mean the
following as appropriate:
20
A. The NFPA Standards as adopted in Appendix V or
21 Section 9003 of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
22 B. The applicable article of the adopted Uniform
Fire Code.
23
C. The applicable local ordinance such as the
24 adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform
Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, or the
25 Electrical Code.
26 D. Whenever none of the documents listed above
apply, nationally recognized standards or
27 nationally recognized engineering practices as
approved by the chief shall apply.
28
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3 6. Conflicts between NFPA and UFC or Other Adopted
Codes or Standards. Whenever an NFPA Standard
4 contains a provision which duplicates or conflicts
with a requirement of the Uniform Fire Code,
5 Uniform Fire Code Standards, applicable state
regulations, or other codes and standards as
6 adopted by local ordinance, the provisions of the
latter will take precedence.
7
7. NFPA Appendices. All NFPA appendices are for
8 informational purposes and are not adopted.
9 2. NFPA 13 AMENDED (as adopted in the UBC Standard 9-1) In
addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
10 Section 2. (b) and UBC Standard 9'-1, NFPA 13 Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1994 Edition, is
11 further amended as follows:
12 Subsection 1-6.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use is
added as follows:
13
1-6.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use. When
14 fire sprinkler systems are required in
buildings of undetermined use, they shall be
15 designed and installed to have a sprinkler
density of not less than that required for an
16 Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with a minimum
design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
17
Use is considered undetermined if not
18 specified at the time the permit is issued.
19 Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system
with greater capability, it shall be the
20 responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the
system to the required density for the new
21 occupancy.
22 Section 2-1 General is amended by deleting
Exception No. 2 of Subsection 2-1.1 and
23 substituting the following.
24 2-1.1 Exception No. 2: Components that do not
affect system operations such as drain valves and
25 signs need not be listed.
26 Subsection 4-6.1.1 Valves Controlling Sprinkler
Systems is amended by deleting Subsection 4-6.1.1.4
27 and substituting with the following:
28 4-6.1.1.4 Control valves Shall be installed and
positioned so that they are operable from the floor
below. The center line of the valve shall be no
more than 7 feet (2134 I~/n) above finished floor.
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3 3. NFPA 13D AMENDED
4 In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
Section 2. (b), NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of
5 Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
Mobile Homes, 1994 Edition, is further amended as
6 follows:
7 (a) Section 3-1.1 Valves and Drains is amended by
deleting Exception No. i and Exception No. 2
8 without substitution.
9 (b) Section 3-2 Pressure Gages is deleted and the
following substituted:
10
3-2 Pressure Gage. At least one water pressure
11 gage shall be installed on the riser assembly.
12 (c) Section 3-3 Piping is amended as follows:
13 Table 3-3.1. Welded and seamless steel pipe,
wrought-iron pipe, and electric-resistance
14 welded steel pipe are deleted.
15 Table 3-3.5. All listings under cast iron,
malleable iron, and steel are deleted.
16
(d) Section 3-6 Alarms is amended by adding the
17 following ending paragraph and deleting the
exception without substitution:
18
3-6 Alarms. The alarm indicating device
19 shall be listed for outside service and
audible from the street that the house is
20 addressed on. Alarms shall be of sufficient
intensity to be clearly audible in all rooms
21 with intervening doors closed. See A-3-6 of
this Standard.
22
(e) Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers is amended by
23 deleting the exceptions and substituting the
following three exceptions and final paragraph:
24
Exception No. 1: Sprinklers are not required
25 in bathrooms not exceeding 55 square feet (5.1
26
Exception No. 2: Sprinklers are not required
27 in small clothes closets, linen closets and
pantries where the least dimension does not
28 exceed 3 feet (914 ram), the area does not
exceed 24 square feet (2.2 m2),
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3 and the walls and ceilings are surfaced with
noncombustible or fire-resistive material as
4 defined in the adopted Uniform Building Code.
5 Exception No. 3: Sprinklers may be omitted
from open attached porches, carports and
6 similar open attached structures. Attached
garages shall be protected with listed quick-
7 response sprinklers spaced to protect a
maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1 m2).
8 These heads are not required to be calculated
as part of the system if the lines are
9 supplied by the largest piping in the system.
10 All attics shall be protected with intermediate
temperature quick-response heads which shall be
11 located to protect attic penetrations created by
access scuttles or mechanical equipment. Crawl
12 spaces that are intended for use as a living or
storage area or that exceed a maximum height
13 dimension o'f 5 feet (1524 mm) shall be protected
with intermediate temperaturequick-response heads.
14
4. NFPA 13RAMENDED (as adopted in UBC Standard 9-3)
15
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
16 Section 2. (b) and UBC Standard 9-3, NFPA 13R Standard
for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
17 Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1994 Edition,
is further amended as follows:
18
Section 2-4.5.6 is amended to read as follows:
19
Section 2-4.5.6 Standard or quick response
20 sprinklers may be used in areas outside
dwelling units.
21
Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklers Exception No. 4
22 is deleted and substituted with the following:
23 Exception No. 4: Sprinklers may be omitted
from penthouse equipment rooms, crawl spaces,
24 floor/ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and
other concealed spaces that are not used or
25 intended for living purposes or storage.
Sprinklers may also be omitted from attics
26 which are not located over dwelling units.
When attics are separated by unit, each unit's
27 attic space may be protected per the Orange
County Fire Authority Guidelines for Detached
28 One and Two Family Dwellings. All other
attics shall be protected per NFPA 13, 1994
Edition.
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3 5. NFPA 14 AMENDED
4 In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
Section 2. (b), NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of
5 Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1993 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
6
(a) Section 2-9 Fire Department Connections is
7 amended as follows:
8 2-9.2 Each fire department connection
shall have at least two 2½ inch (63.5-mm)
9 internal threaded swivel fittings, plus
additional inlets as required by the
10 chief to support the demand of the
system, having NH standard threads ....
11
(b) Section 5-7 MinimumPressure for System Design
12 and Sizing of Pipe is amended by deleting
subsection (b) and the word at the end of the
13 first paragraph and the letter at the
beginning of the second paragraph, and by
14 replacing the number at the end of the second
sentence in the second paragraph with 150 psi
15 (10.4 bars).
16 6. NFPA 16A AMENDED
17 In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
Section 2. (b), NFPA' 16A Recommended Practice for the
18 Installation of Closed-Head Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems,
1988 Edition, is further amended as follows:
19
Section 1-1 Scope is amended by adding a beginning
20 paragraph as follows:
21 Whenever in this standard the word
"recommended" is used, it means "required,"
22 and whenever in this standard the word
"should" is used, it means "shall."
23
7. NFPA 24 AMENDED
24
In addition'to the amendments, additions and deletions of
25 Section 2 (b), NFPA 24 Standard for Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances, 1992 Edition, is further
26 amended as follows:
27 (a) Section 1-5 Installation Work is hereby
deleted and substituted with the following:
28
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3 Section 1-5 Installation Work
Installation work shall be done by fully
4 experienced and responsible contractors
licensed in the state to do this work.
5 Work shall not begin until plans are
approved and appropriate permits secured.
6
(b) Section 2-2 Public Water Systems is hereby
7 amended by deleting Section 2-2.6 and
substituting with the following:
8
Section 2-2.6 Connections larger than 2
9 inches to public water systems shall be
controlled by a post indicator valve of
10 an approved type. Where the water
authority has regulations regarding the
11 connection of private fire service mains,
they shall apply. Where the water
12 authority requires backflow protection
the following methods or assemblies are
13 acceptable:
14 1. An above ground assembly approved by
the water authority, painted OSHA
15 safety red, and with the valves
locked in the open position. Valves
16 controlling more than 100 sprinkler
heads shall be monitored to an
17 approved location.
18 2. A below ground assembly approved by
the water authority and located in
19 an approved vault. The last valve
on the assembly shall be controlled
20 by an approved post indicator device
(see Figure A-2.6). The post
21 indicator device shall be painted
OSHA safety red, be locked in the
22 open position and if controlling
more than 100 sprinkler heads
23 monitored to an approved location.
24 3. The location of control devices
shall be approved by the chief and
25 the water authority.
26 (C) Section 2-6 Fire Department Connections is
hereby amended by adding the following to the
27 end of Section 2-6.2 and Section 2-6.6:
28 Section 2-6.2 ...and shall be protected from
mechanical injury~
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3 Section 2-6.6 The location shall be approved
and be no more than 150 feet from a public
4 hydrant. The size of piping and the number of
inlets shall be approved by the chief. If
5 acceptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on the backflow assembly. Fire
6 department inlet connections shall be painted
OSHA safety red.
7
(d) Section 3-3 Post Indicator Valves is hereby
8 amended by adding the following beginning
sentence to Section 3-3.1:
9
Section 3-3.1 Every system shall have a
10 separate connection from the private fire
main.
11
(e) Section 3-4 Valves in Pits is hereby amended
12 by adding the following to Section 3-4.1:
13 Section 3-4.1 Where it is impractical to
provide a post indicator valve, valves
14 shall be permitted to be placed in valve
rooms accessible from exterior, on
15 exterior risers or on interior risers
with indicating posts arranged for
16 outside operations, or in pits with
permission of the authority having
17 jurisdiction.
18 (f) Section 3-5 Sectional Valves is hereby
amended by adding the words "post indicator
19 type" in front of the words "Sectional
controlling valves" on line 2 of Section 3-
20 5.1.
21 (g) Section 7-2 Coating and Lining of Pipe. All
ferrous metal pipe shall be lined, and shall
22 be coated and wrapped, with joints coated and
wrapped after assembly. All ferrous pipe and
23 fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-
mill polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube
24 shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved
for underground use. Galvanizing does not
25 meet the requirements of this section.
26 (h) SectiOn 8-5 Pipe Joint Assembly is hereby
amended by adding the words '!assembly and
27 prior to poly-tube" before the last word
"installation" in the paragraph in Section 8-
28 5.2.
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3 (i) Section 8-9 Testing Underground Systems is
hereby amended by adding a beginning sentence
4 to Section 8-9.2 as follows:
5 Section 8-9.2 The trench shall be
excavated for thrust blocks and inspected
6 prior to pour. Care shall be taken when
forming and pouring thrust blocks that
7 fittings and joints are not buried in
concrete.
8
8. NFPA 37 AMENDED
9
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
10 Section 2. (b), NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and
Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines,
11 1990 Edition, is further amended as follows:
12 (a) Section 2-1.1.2.2 General Locations is amended
by deleting the last paragraph without
13 substitution.
14 (b) Section 2-1.1.2.3 General Locations is amended
by deleting the last sentence without
15 substitution.
16 (c) New Section 2-1.1.2.4 General Locations is
added as follows:
17
2-1.1.2.4 Doors, windows and louvered
18 openings shall be located on exterior
walls only. When such openings are
19 located below openings in another story
or less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from
20 doors, windows or louvered openings of
the same building, they shall be
21 protected by a fire assembly having a 3/4
hour rating. Such fire assemblies shall
22 be fixed, automatic or self-closing.
23 Combustion engines and gas turbines used
for emergency power shall not be located
24 in a room or area used for any other
purpose.
25
9. NFPA 50 AMENDED
26
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
27 Section 2. (b), NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems
at Consumer Sites, 1990 Edition, is further amended as
28 specified in the Uniform Fire Code Standard 74-1 Part I.
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3 10. NFPA 231 AMENDED
4 In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
Section 2. (b), NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage,
5 1990 Edition, is further amended as specified in the
adopted Uniform Fire Code Standard 81-1 Part I.
6
11. NFPA 231C AMENDED
7
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of
8 Section 2. (b), NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of
Materials, 1991 Edition, is further amended as specified
9 in the ~adopted Uniform Fire Code Standard 81-2 Part I.
10 HH. APPENDIX VI-A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFICATION is hereby
amended by adding the following beginning paragraph to SECTION
11 1-SCOPE:
12 If confusion or conflict occurs with chemical
classification, final determination shall be in
13 accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority's
chemical classification database.
14
II. APPENDIX- VI-E REQUIRED SEPARATION DISTANCES FOR EXPLOSIVE
15 MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
16 (a) A beginning paragraph is added as follows:
17 Whenever the word "recommended" is used in Appendix
VI-E, it means "required."
18
(b) The first sentence of the first paragraph as printed in
19 Appendix VI-E (UFC 1994 Edition) is deleted and the
following substituted:
20
The following information is adopted for use in
21 applying Article 77.
22 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of
this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
23 unenforceable by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
24 remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each
25 remaining provision thereof irrespective of the fact that any one
or more sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions is
26 declared invalid or unenforceable.
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3 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Tustin held on the 20th day of November 1995.
4
5
JIM POTTS ~
7 Mayor
8
City Clerk
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13 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
14 CITY OF TUSTIN )
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16 CERTIFICATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1159
17
18 PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the
19 whole number of the members of the City Council of the City of
Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1159 was
20 duly and regularly introduced on the 6th day of November 1995, and
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on
21 the 20th day of November 1995, by the following vote:
22
COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Worley, Doyle, Saltarelli, Thomas
23 COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: Ports
24 COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None
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